"I'm taking you home. Back to your true home, until we find your kind."
Zhang Lei Yuan's words echoed throughout the enclosed cabin, and resonated deeply within Hisuian Goodra's heart.
Having never found its own kind, and never truly gaining acceptance, Hisuian Goodra had only found a hint of kinship in Duraludon, which shared its Steel-type and Dragon Attribute.
But in this world, Hisuian Goodra truly yearned for a home, to find its true companions.
Ultimately, it chose the Trainer before it, gently nudging the Poké Ball in Zhang Lei Yuan's hand with its moist head.
A red light flashed, Hisuian Goodra entered the Poké Ball, and without a tremor, was calmly captured.
Looking at the Poké Ball in his hand, Zhang Lei Yuan felt an added sense of responsibility, but he had also become a true General Trainer. He then put the Poké Ball away.
Zhang Lei Yuan did not linger. He directly picked up the Duraludon's Pokémon Egg with one hand and ordered Rotom, "Rotom, collect all the Premier Balls with Pokémon in them."
"Hehe~"
Rotom let out its signature chuckle, then used Ghost-type energy to lift all the captured Premier Balls, floating them behind him, following Zhang Lei Yuan's steps as he walked out.
Before reaching the door, he gave Super Charizard X a meaningful look and then stepped out of the specially made steel door.
With just a glance, Charizard understood its master's intentions.
Roar~ With a roar from Charizard X, hot Fire-type energy coiled in its mouth, spewing out a pillar of flame. The scorching pillar of flame transformed into a giant dragon, charging directly towards the group of Steel-type Pokémon unwilling to enter their Poké Balls.
For a moment, inside the enclosed cabin, flames soared, metal shattered, and the wails of many Pokémon mingled.
Just as Zhang Lei Yuan had said at the very beginning, he was here to save them from their plight. Since they didn't want to live, dying in water or fire was only natural.
The ship began to shake violently. Surging seawater, like a breached dam, poured madly into the cabin through the three holes in the ship's bottom blown open by bombs. Under the force of the seawater, the ship also began to slowly sink.
Zhang Lei Yuan also returned to the deck and said to Ampharos, Drampa, and the other main Pokémon who were still cautiously observing the changes in the surrounding sea, "Everyone, the mission is complete. We can retreat." As he spoke, he returned all the Pokémon to their Poké Balls.
At this moment, Charizard also emerged from the cabin, having dispelled its Mega form. It raised its claws, offering two uniquely shaped items.
Zhang Lei Yuan narrowed his eyes and began to identify them, saying, "This is Bisharp's exclusive evolution item - the Leader's Crest, and this is a patch that changes abilities? Well done, Charizard, let's go."
By this time, two-thirds of the ship had already sunk and would soon disappear beneath the surface of the sea, plunging into the ocean depths without a trace. Zhang Lei Yuan believed he had left no loose ends and left the area riding Charizard.
Unbeknownst to him, among a group of Tentacruel and Tentacool on the surface of the sea, one Tentacruel had a professional waterproof camera strapped to it, recording the situation unfolding there.
Perhaps, if Zhang Lei Yuan truly became a Champion, this incident might become a stain used by opposing factions to impeach him during his future political career...
South China, inside Goose City Prison in Guangdong Province~
At the suggestion of Dr. Lin and Dr. Qiu, and with the promotion of Elite Cheng Feng, the Alliance approved the medical team's free clinic activity in Goose City Prison.
Zhang Heng dozed for two hours in the hospital lounge. When he heard the clanging construction sounds outside the hospital, he immediately woke up and walked out.
Arriving at the main entrance of the prison Affiliated Hospital, he found that with the help of Drampa, Machoke, and other Pokémon, the workers had not only prepared the materials for the free clinic site but had also set up a standard expert consultation area. They had also hung banners and a large display board featuring the faces of the expert team for this consultation, including a portrait of Zhang Heng in a white lab coat.
The proposal was sent to the Alliance for review at 5 PM, and the decision came down at 6 PM. With less than three hours of preparation time, construction was almost complete. He hadn't expected that China in this world was still the same infrastructure-crazy country.
"Hmm?!"
Zhang Heng rubbed his eyes. How was he also part of the consultation expert team? He then looked at the description next to his name on the display board: emotional expert? Everyone else was a proper ENT expert, or a dermatology expert, but he became an emotional expert?
At this moment, Dr. Lin walked over and said, "Zhang Heng, you need to cooperate more later. We will create opportunities for you."
Zhang Heng looked at the person approaching and said, "Okay, Lin Bobo, but what's with this emotional expert thing?"
Dr. Lin smiled and said, "You'll know when the time comes. Just play it by ear, don't suppress your instincts, just speak freely. You have one more hour, prepare well." With that, he left.
Zhang Heng stood rooted to the spot, still completely bewildered.
An hour later, at 8 AM, the free clinic officially began.
At this time, the large iron gate of the prison slowly opened, and the prison guards orderly guided the prisoners to the free clinic site. The prisoners' eyes showed a hint of curiosity and anticipation, after all, such opportunities were rare. The members of the medical team were already in their positions, dressed in white coats, with gentle smiles on their faces, trying to alleviate the prisoners' tension.
Cheng Feng, in a wheelchair, also attended the scene with the help of a caregiver. His authoritative yet approachable image inspired awe in the prisoners.
Dr. Lin and Dr. Qiu directed various matters from the side, ensuring the smooth progress of the free clinic. Nurses were busy organizing medical equipment and arranging medicines, while doctors opened their medical records, preparing to welcome the first batch of prisoner patients.
Sunlight spilled onto the prison's exercise yard, and the free clinic officially commenced in a busy yet orderly atmosphere...
There were a total of six experts in this consultation team. The consultation lines in front of every other expert were long, even extending to the hospital entrance. In stark contrast, Zhang Heng's emotional expert line had no one waiting. Zhang Heng was boredly twirling a pen in his hand.
At this moment, a prison guard leading a Growlithe walked over and sat in front of Zhang Heng. Looking at his young face, he somewhat doubted his ability as an emotional expert.
Zhang Heng said indifferently, "Tell me your situation, and I'll immediately help you solve your emotional problems."
The prison guard said skeptically, "Doctor, my friend seems to have a bit of 'lick-dog syndrome'."
"Lick-dog? Just smear some shit on the dog, and it won't lick anymore. Next!"
What the hell? Smearing shit on a dog can cure 'lick-dog syndrome'? Not only were the doctors nearby and the prisoners in the next line stunned, but could this really be an emotional miracle doctor?
And the Growlithe next to him also looked at its Trainer with fear, unsure if it was afraid of being licked or of being smeared...