[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham":3,"chapter-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: The Reemployment of a Paldea Former Champion",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2324056,4546,"Chapter 39: Desk City","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>Three days passed in the blink of an eye; the pasture grass, nourished by a light rain, had grown to ankle height. Luo Mu figured that once the grass became even more lush, he could consider introducing suitable Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farmland zone was cared for by Kingdra and White Fluff, while Gyarados faithfully took the Staryu to water the crops. Luo Mu felt confident leaving daily care to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few more days, it would be harvest time for the five experimental plots. After confirming the crop quality was fine, he could plant larger batches and simultaneously designate an area for fruit trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But all that was still a few days away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Luo Mu had to step away from his leisurely routine and put on a suit he’d spent a fortune on at Aldi’s Clothing Store, specifically for today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Specifically, it was a black hoodie paired with a military-green work jacket, cargo pants, and casual sneakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d once considered buying a casual suit, but ultimately abandoned the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple: he was only eighteen. He didn’t want to become a corporate drone by dressing like one so early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outfit he chose didn’t make him look old-fashioned, and its dark tones emphasized his calm, dependable demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before an old-fashioned mirror, Luo Mu checked his attire for any obvious flaws, tapped his toes to confirm the shoe size was right, admired his own reflection for a moment, then left the bathroom and opened the front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the small Western-style house, all the Pokémon were waiting, as if awaiting the emperor’s selection of concubines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu scanned the group and first named the Pokémon that would stay behind to guard the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kingdra, White Fluff, and the Baby Cottons will care for the farmland until I return. Gyarados and Staryu will assist them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomers—White Fluff, Baby Cottons, and Staryu—accepted the assignment gladly. Gyarados didn’t mind; it wanted a nap in its new home, Thunder Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingdra, however, was annoyed. For days, Luo Mu had been spending all his time with that Touxing  bird, leaving this “wife from humble origins” to toil over this patch of land alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, the Pokémon coming with me to work: first, Dragonite. You’re the one who’ll get us home on time every day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bōmū!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragonite exhaled two streams of gas, looking eager and energized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, Cangyanrengui  and Cardie. Today we’re just handling enrollment paperwork—free time will be used for basic training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The named Cangyanrengui  stepped forward, its armored face showing no strong emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardie, however, happily leapt off the back of Flareon, wagging its tail and bouncing over to Luo Mu under Flareon’s slightly worried gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The rest of you, whose names I didn’t call, are responsible for guarding the farm’s safety.” Luo Mu clapped his hands, signaling the assignments were complete. Then he turned to the calm, silent Raichu and smiled. “I’m counting on you to keep an eye on things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raichu nodded steadily. It was their unspoken understanding. As the starter Pokémon, it wouldn’t sulk when Luo Mu occasionally left it behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there was plenty of time ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desk City, the largest city in the Paldea region, and also one of the few ancient cities in the world to house the Orange Academy\u002FGrape Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yici invited him to become a Battle Instructor, Luo Mu researched Orange Academy online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then he discovered a fact he hadn’t expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the games, the academy’s name is determined by the Scarlet\u002FViolet versions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But according to what he’d learned, here, the academy’s name and architecture changed with the seasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In spring and winter, the school was called Orange Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In summer and autumn, it was called Grape Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world’s fusion—or rationalization—was oddly strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in the games, Dragonite’s 80 Speed was widely criticized—even slower than Mega-Charizard’s reduced Speed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, it was different. At least Dragonite’s flight speed ranked among the highest of all Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking off from the outskirts of Pingdie Town, it took only fifteen minutes to see Desk City’s skyline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perched atop Dragonite, Luo Mu held Cardie, who gazed wide-eyed at everything, and smiled. “This is our destination. Isn’t it huge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang wang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardie stuck out its tongue, feeling the breeze, and barked excitedly twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the position was right, Luo Mu freed one hand to pat Dragonite, adding emphasis: “Prepare to land—be graceful. Don’t cause a commotion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bōmū~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragonite sighed, reluctantly abandoning its plan to drop Luo Mu and Cardie in freefall. With a bored expression, it flapped its tiny wings and landed smoothly on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The landing spot was precisely at the highest point of Desk City: directly in front of Orange Academy’s main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although classes didn’t start until tomorrow, the academy’s dormitory-style campus already had many students returning with their parents, luggage in tow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragonite’s landing drew numerous direct and subtle glances; Luo Mu and Cardie instantly became the center of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, his landing caught the eye of a boy already waiting by the academy gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pika wore the spring uniform of Orange Academy, about fifteen or sixteen years old. He studied Luo Mu repeatedly, as if matching him to a mental image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Luo Mu, unfazed by the stares, pulled out a Poké Ball and recalled Dragonite did Pika confirm he was the person he’d been waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pika looked nervous, meticulously straightened his appearance, prepared himself thoroughly for his first duty as Student Council President, then stepped forward and greeted: “Hello, Teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang wu~?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Luo Mu could respond, Cardie at his feet spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pika: “????”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve only been hatched a few days—already trying to be someone’s teacher?” Luo Mu sighed, flicking Cardie’s tiny head, then turned to Pika with an apologetic smile. “Sorry, this one just hatched. Probably misunderstood you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pika stood frozen. 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