Chapter 2458: Professor Oak

Batman: "When you get back, your training tasks will be doubled."

"Don't worry, this time I'll supervise with Clark to ensure your training quality."

Shazam shed a tear of shame, then—he knelt with perfect precision.

Shazam: "...... Daddy Batman! I'm sorry."

In this world, only those who follow their heart can survive.

It's not that Shazam didn't want to resist! He himself had been the one to initially agree to Batman's training to grow stronger... Though Shazam felt tricked by Batman, he couldn't say Batman lied to him—he chose this path himself, and even if he had to walk it with tears in his eyes, he had to keep going.

Gudako: "...... Come to think of it, I was actually selected this time... It's truly unbelievable."

Gudako has been in the Society for a long time.

She naturally knew how low the odds were of being chosen by the Society's roulette, let alone having just participated in a mission not long ago.

Onyxia: "Indeed a pleasant surprise!"

Shazam: "Right... But this still seems to be my first mission."

"Thinking about it, I'm kinda excited!"

Shazam, being a child at heart, quickly forgot his earlier troubles and enthusiastically began discussing with the Society members.

Dr. Roman: "Gudako."

"Will this mission require support from Chaldea?"

Gudako: "I'm a true God-Slayer now! Purely in terms of magical power, supporting several Servants is no problem at all."

Dr. Roman: "Good!"

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "So if the Servants lose the battle... then next comes... Gudako rolling up her sleeves, wielding divine authority, charging in?" He pondered thoughtfully.

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Tony Isn't the Richest: "Warning: Hand-tearing Solomon! Warning: Hand-tearing Demon Pillars!"

Kousaka Kyousuke: "Warning: Chaotic Evil!"

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White Beard Old Man: "What did Dr. Roman do wrong? Why are you tearing him apart?"

Dr. Roman: "......"

Su Xiao Xiao: "Alright, let's end the joking here."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Next, let's prepare to join the mission."

Seeing no objections from the Society members, Su Han shrugged, opened his eyes, stretched his body, then clicked to join the mission.

A brilliant light enveloped his body.

With it, Su Han's figure vanished instantly.

...... Pokémon World, inside Professor Oak's laboratory.

With a deafening roar, a... Charizard crashed heavily to the ground.

Ash leapt down from Charizard's back, his face serious.

Then he recalled Charizard with a Poké Ball.

This commotion quickly drew Professor Oak's attention.

"Ash, you're back?"

Professor Oak stepped out of the lab, his voice tinged with surprise, yet soon filled with confusion.

"Why didn't you tell us you were coming home? Hana didn't mention anything to me either... You didn't plan this as a surprise, did you?"

"Don't tell Mom about my return—yet!"

Ash's expression was grave, his voice heavy.

Professor Oak suddenly realized something, frowning deeply. "You came back... for a serious reason."

Thoughts flashed through Professor Oak's mind.

Only a handful of things could make the Kanto Champion rush back... "...... Did a Legendary Pokémon cause some great disaster? Or is Team Rocket planning to attack Pallet Town?"

"It's indeed related to Legendary Pokémon!"

Ash walked beside Professor Oak toward the lab, speaking as he went, "But not just one or two... It's very likely—every known Legendary Pokémon."

Professor Oak's body froze rigidly as he stared at Ash, disbelief etched on his face.

He even wondered if he'd misheard.

But before he could question it, a brilliant flash of light suddenly appeared.

"Big Brother Ash! I'm here!"

From the light stepped Tai Kamiya, grinning brightly at Ash.

At his feet, Agumon also beamed widely, "Mr. Ash! Hello!"

After a slight pause, Agumon turned to Professor Oak and bowed politely, "Grandpa! Nice to meet you."

Professor Oak: ""

Professor Oak stood dumbfounded—he wasn't surprised by Tai's sudden appearance.

After all, this world had Psychic-type Pokémon... things like Teleport.

Their use wasn't shocking at all... but what kind of Pokémon is Agumon? "A mutated Charmander? Charizard? Doesn't look like either... and it can speak human language!"

Professor Oak's expression slowly turned feverish; had the situation allowed, he'd already rolled up his sleeves to begin research. "Could this be a previously undiscovered Pokémon? Truly incredible!"

Agumon: "!!!!"

Agumon swallowed hard.

"Please don't get so excited... I'm scared!" "No!"

Ash chuckled ruefully and rubbed his nose. "Professor Oak, let me introduce you—this is Tai Kamiya."

"A close friend of mine... he is not a being of our world."

"... So in other words! This talking Dragon Pokémon is also not from our world."