Chapter 273: Elven Express

"We are members of the New Seafaring Fleet."

The freed Seafaring Fleet members said, "We're no longer the criminal organization we once were."

Another Seafaring Fleet member also said, "That's right! Our current goal is to protect the marine environment and solve the pollution caused by human industry. Our actions have already been recognized by the League!"

The two big Houndour barked twice along with Wang Wang.

All Baimu said, a little unable to believe it, "For real?"

"Of course it's true!"

They wore expressions as if insulted. "If you don't believe it, you can go ask Officer Jenny at the police station—she'd definitely know."

"Sure."

He agreed in one breath, giving a kick to the two fake Seafaring Fleet members on the ground. "In that case, you guys do me a favor and come along to the police station."

The two exchanged a glance, gritted their teeth, and nodded. "Fine! But please let me make a phone call first!"

One of them turned around, picked up a phone, and said something.

All Baimu pricked up his ears to listen and heard this person contacting his superior, whom he addressed as Lord Achuan.

Something about how the thieves who knocked people out and stole things had all been caught.

Achuan?

Isn't that an executive of the Seafaring Fleet? So they really are Seafaring Fleet people.

He had assumed these two were in cahoots with the two on the ground, and had only planned to pretend to be real Seafaring Fleet members after seeing how fierce the Chansey was—but now it seemed they really were Seafaring Fleet?

Of course, no matter what, it was still safer to call Officer Jenny over.

So while negotiating with those two, he quietly dialed the emergency number. The officers who had overheard the conversation had probably already notified Officer Jenny on patrol nearby, right?

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As expected.

Just as that Seafaring Fleet member ended his call, police sirens sounded in the distance.

Both men's faces changed at once, and they instinctively wanted to bolt—but the moment they caught All Baimu's half-smiling expression from the corner of their eyes, they stopped in their tracks and said awkwardly, "Sorry, force of habit."

"No worries, no worries."

All Baimu beamed, rubbing his hand on the Chansey's head. "Even if you run, don't worry—as long as your speed isn't faster than psychic power."

The Seafaring Fleet members were left speechless, wanting to retort, but recalling how they had been unable to move a moment ago, and then looking at the seemingly delicate and weak Chansey, they couldn't say a single word.

Officer Jenny's motorcycle pulled up smoothly.

She saw the two "Seafaring Fleet members" lying on the ground, then looked at the two real Seafaring Fleet members surrounding All Baimu. Her expression changed. "Don't move! Hands up, all of you!"

"Woof! Woof!"

The Growlithe leapt out of the sidecar and barked twice in a row.

Under the effect of the Intimidate Ability, everyone's heart skipped a beat, and the two big Houndour also showed signs of retreat.

"..."

All Baimu silently and very naturally raised both hands. The Chansey beside him, seeing this, also raised its little hands—but it looked rather comical.

The Seafaring Fleet members raised their hands helplessly. The two big Houndour looked at each other, then at the Growlithe crouching low and growling threateningly, and at their trainer's eye signal, rolled over onto their backs with all four paws in the air.

Officer Jenny began calling for backup and an ambulance.

Shortly after.

The reinforcements and ambulance arrived in the nick of time.

All Baimu's ID and phone recording were both in Officer Jenny's hands as she examined and listened to them over and over. The other two officers were investigating the Seafaring Fleet members.

"They're just asleep—make sure they don't get away."

Seeing the fake Seafaring Fleet members being wheeled onto a stretcher, he couldn't help but call out a reminder.

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them."

Officer Jenny handed the ID back and said, "Thank you for your brave and righteous act. But next time, please don't recklessly put yourself in danger—just notify us in time and leave it to us."

She saluted All Baimu.

"Understood, understood."

The latter nodded.

Then, Officer Jenny used a machine in the car to copy the recording and returned the phone.

All Baimu took the opportunity to ask, "Officer Jenny, has the Seafaring Fleet really been recognized by the League and become a legitimate environmental protection organization?"

"It's the New Seafaring Fleet. They are indeed a legitimate environmental protection organization now."

"Uh, what's the difference?"

"The name is different."

"..."

Seeing Officer Jenny say it with such a serious look, he couldn't really say anything more.

But improving ocean pollution and all that... wouldn't that require catching a Kyogre to use as a water purifier?

Meanwhile, the two Seafaring Fleet members got into the police car with the officers. All Baimu thought he'd have to go give a statement or something, but Officer Jenny stopped him.

"No need. You just stay here and enjoy this beach bonfire party."

Officer Jenny smiled considerately. "The party was actually mainly organized by the New Seafaring Fleet."

"Huh?"

All Baimu was startled.

A party organized by the New Seafaring Fleet? Could it be like Team Rocket's banquet on the S. S. Anne—a trap?

"Don't worry, we'll be patrolling near the party. If anything happens, we'll absolutely get there immediately." Officer Jenny seemed to know exactly what he was worried about.

"Alright then."

All Baimu nodded his thanks.

—

The sky quickly darkened.

Colorful lights were strung along the beach, and various stalls were set up, drawing people in.

All Baimu stood at a high spot and gazed out, still not particularly trusting this so-called New Water Fleet in his heart. Whether they were secretly continuing some shady dealings, or had truly turned over a new leaf, he wanted to see for himself with his own eyes.

Suddenly.

The phone in his pocket buzzed once; he took it out and saw it was a reply from Laisa.

Laisa: Did you mug a wild Dusclops?

All Baimu:... Do I look like that kind of person to you? It gave this to me! Gave it to me, understand? It's a friend of mine, alright!

He hurriedly attached a photo, which showed the Dusclops currently exchanging gems and Pokéblocks with a group of Aron.

Laisa: I knew it! You tricked it! With Pokéblocks!

All Baimu:... Can we still have a proper conversation?

Laisa: Just kidding, ehe~(^_?)☆

All Baimu: Ma'am, how old are you, joking around with a minor like me?

Laisa:...

Laisa: WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY!?!?

She sent four or five furious emojis in a row, then frantically called him.

All Baimu didn't dare pick up, hung up on her directly, and messaged on PokéComms: Just a joke, just a joke, didn't mean it~

Laisa: You did mean it! I really hate talking to a little brat like you!

All Baimu: Fine, sorry to put you through that, so can we talk business now?

Laisa: Hmph! That black iron box, that black cube, it should be some kind of machine's data recorder, I don't know exactly what it is.

Laisa: I looked at the Mega Stone, it's a Steelixite, no doubt. The gems are too blurry to see, your phone camera's too low-res, mail them over, along with the Steelixite.

Laisa: I'll cut them for you, save you from ruining them.

All Baimu: Got it~

Anyone Champion Dawu trusted, he trusted too; even if Laisa really did cheat him, once Champion Dawu found out he'd definitely compensate him, so mailing them back carried no burden at all.

He turned and found a post office in Battle Town, packed everything up and handed it over to them.

"Next-day delivery, right?"

"Mm."

"That'll cost extra, Wingull's food expenses aren't cheap."

"Fine."

All Baimu paid the Wingull's food fee. Companies that could use Dragonite as mail carriers were extremely rare; most used Pidgeot, Wingull and the like, but it was still very expensive.