Chapter 165: Chapter 165
"But I just want Milotic!"
A clear, cool, and firm voice said.
Takumi looked at Shenhe in surprise, who was also looking at him.
Well... even later than Miss Yelan.
The last five-star character in the current version of the Liyue region, she is finally here!
Moreover, if we talk about combat power in reality, Shenhe is one of those who is infinitely close to an Adeptus. She is slightly weaker than Yae Miko, but not by much.
After all, when cultivating immortality, you can't cultivate fake immortals.
Speaking of which, Shenhe changed her look a little bit.
As expected of being from the same school as Ganyu.
Too little fabric!
And those long legs and curves!
Takumi praised the unique clothing aesthetic that Cloud Retainer instilled in her disciples.
Less but not obscene.
Beautiful but not evil.
Wonderful!
"Just want Milotic?"
Takumi tried hard to maintain his righteous and awe-inspiring attitude. He could no longer be charmed by Shenhe's appearance.
"Sorry, you still have to draw..."
Shenhe said directly, "What do I need to pay? We can sign a contract!"
Well...
Comrade Shenhe!
Do you know that this kind of "I will give everything to you" sentence structure is very dangerous!
In fact, if Takumi wants to catch Pokémon for any famous character, it shouldn't be too difficult.
Go to the Hisui region, which is the ancient Sinnoh region.
Milotic!
A standard member of the protagonist's team with a strong presence.
Champion Cynthia also has a Milotic. It is conceivable that evolved wild Milotic inhabit and are distributed in the Sinnoh region.
Ask Jirachi to divine and pray. It is very simple, and you can accurately find a Milotic.
Once found, with the strength of Takumi and Shenhe, it is even easier to capture them.
So here comes the question.
Why does he want to help Shenhe to this extent?
Greedy for her beauty?
No, no, no.
Takumi decided that he was not such a superficial person.
His thoughts changed.
Takumi met Shenhe's determined eyes.
"Well, you can go to our Ministry of Environmental Protection to sign up and become a search officer."
"From now on, you will be responsible for the supervision of the two areas of Teyvat and the Hisui Secret Realm."
"The main job is to monitor crimes against Pokémon."
Tsk, Takumi couldn't help but glance at Shenhe's attire.
Investigator.jpg.
It couldn't match those black tights better.
I'm a genius.
Of course!
The reason why Takumi made this offer is because the era of opening the secret realm of the Hisui area, exploring other worlds, and venturing into the Pokémon world has arrived.
He plans to open up quotas to the entire Teyvat after famous characters explore for two to three months or half a year.
But the quotas are not free or gratuitous.
Takumi has not yet considered how to charge and set thresholds.
Therefore, a powerful investigator who can travel freely between both realms is very necessary.
Shenhe.
Various conditions just perfectly fit.
She is beautiful and can fight.
Except for the traces of the Adepti of Jueyun Karst, there are no marks from various countries or forces on her, and her background is very clean.
As for her master, the Adeptus of Jueyun Karst...
Takumi plans to recruit all the Adepti, fooling them into becoming "technical masters." If you have apprentices, you'll become a whole family!
"Investigator?"
The Adepti, Mountain Shaper, Moon Carver, and Cloud Retainer, were all surprised.
This is not a contract or price.
It is clearly an important "official position" given to Shenhe.
They have also learned about it these days.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection is like a country within a country among the Adventurers' Association that spans seven nations. It has brought together all the elite talents of the association. Even the president and several high-level officials have taken temporary positions in the department.
Today, the environmental protection teams in Liyue and Mondstadt have an increasing number of capable people, and the team is expanding rapidly.
I heard that Inazuma's ecological zone is about to open, and the association there is also preparing a fully capable team, waiting for the completion of the Heguan ecological zone at any time!
An investigator, within the department, has a status second only to the Inspector General of a nation or region.
"I agree!"
Shenhe's voice was cold.
The three Adepti looked at each other, but they didn't stop her.
Cloud Retainer, who was more familiar with Shenhe and had brought her up since she was a child, regarded Shenhe as her own daughter.
Then she realized that in her beloved disciple's eyes, which were always indifferent to strangers, at this moment, when looking at Manager Takumi, there was an inexplicable flash of light.
Cloud Retainer muttered sourly in her heart:
Shenhe just came down the mountain.
How does she feel about this era now? Liyue Harbor, or... has the person in front of me already developed a sense of belonging?
In any case, after making a contract and appointing Shenhe as the investigator of the two realms, Shenhe is now with Takumi.
She is considered one of his own. Therefore, isn't it reasonable to find a Pokémon she wants for one of his own?
"Three Adepti."
Takumi had a mischievous idea in his mind and deliberately said to the Adepti in Jueyun Karst:
"I'm going to take Shenhe to catch Milotic."
"Do you still want to draw Pokémon?"
Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver looked at each other.
There was curiosity and eagerness in their eyes.
Cloud Retainer saw her beloved disciple go to Takumi's command.
She seemed to regard Takumi as one of her own.
"Takumi~"
"I... cough, can I go?"
Takumi pretended to think for a moment and spread his hands.
"But the problem is, the place Shenhe and I are going to is the Hisui region..."
Hearing this, the three Adepti felt as if their hearts had stopped.
Hisui region? Ah!
That region that is discussed fervently everywhere on the Teyvat Pokémon Network?
A secret world!
"I want to go!" said Moon Carver.
"I want to go too!" Mountain Shaper chimed in.
Cloud Retainer said angrily:
"What are you two doing, joining in the fun?"
Immediately, she tried her best to keep her tone gentle and kind.
"That, Takumi~"
"No matter what, I am Shenhe's master. I will guide her personally."
Takumi pretended to hesitate.
"But..."
"You know Barbatos, the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt, right? He wanted to go, but I refused."
"So he obediently went to the trainer competition and fought for a spot!"
The expressions of the three Adepti of Jueyun Karst were shocked.
Even the rulers of the world can't get Takumi to open the door for convenience? Are they even going to participate?
It's no problem for them to participate in the competition.
The point is, the registration channel is already closed. In two days, the finals of the Super Series will start.
"Shenhe, let's go."
Takumi took Shenhe with him.
When he arrived at the research institute, he was followed by three eager Adepti. He then went to the gate of time and space in the underground ruins.
He noticed that there were strong fluctuations of time and space in front of him. The expressions of the Adepti were shocked again.
They couldn't keep their composure at all.
"Takumi!"
"Tell us your conditions! What do we need to pay?"
The world outside Teyvat.
On the Pokémon network, the Hisui region has been hyped up.
A vast land.
A paradise for Pokémon.
Mysterious humanistic customs.
For those who are more ancient and cultivating immortality, it is fresh and novel.
So rare!
"There are also humans in the Hisui region, and their technology is an era behind the Pokémon world."
"If you want to learn all kinds of advanced technologies in the Pokémon world, it would be perfect to go to the Hisui region to catch up."
Takumi added this sentence with a wicked smile.
The three Adepti surrendered.
When Takumi took out a hundred-year labor contract, the Adepti did not have any unnecessary discussions. They were all afraid of falling behind and rushed to be the first. They signed their real names on the contract.
So, after meeting Rex Lapis, the three Adepti of Jueyun Karst—Mountain Shaper, Moon Carver, and Cloud Retainer—signed another contract.
This has never happened since the founding of Liyue. What a strange event!
When word spread, it became a hot topic! It shocked the entire Pokémon network!
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Hisui region.
A place called the Crimson Mirelands.
"Excuse me, Jirachi~"
After arriving here, Takumi used his psychic power to scan, and sure enough, he found a Milotic in the swamp not far away.
"La la la~"
Jirachi hummed. He was in a good mood.
Several other cute Pokémon—Meloetta and Cresselia—stayed in the research institute.
He was accompanied by Jirachi and Little Lugia.
Of course, there was also the frustrated Giratina who had been sealed in the Poké Ball.
"Mu~~!"
Wild Milotic immediately discovered the guests visiting its territory.
But when she poked her head out of the water, she was a little frightened.
Ah? ?
What's going on today?
Not to mention the three Adepti of Jueyun Karst, Jirachi, and Little Lugia.
On the two humans, Takumi and Shenhe, the wild Milotic felt a strong sense of threat.
If they punch me, will I die?
Afraid.jpg.
Milotic, who is clearly the champion of the swamp, felt weak, pitiful, and helpless.
"Shenhe, go and build trust and bond with Milotic."
Takumi gave Shenhe an encouraging look and said.
"Di~"
His store manager's system version of the Pokédex scanned the information of this wild champion Milotic.
Level 66.
The limit of its potential is that it can become an Elite Four (levels 70–79).
With certain treasures, it may have the possibility of breaking through and becoming a champion.
All in all, a ready-made champion-level wild Pokémon with such good qualifications.
If it weren't for Jirachi, this "opening the back door," "giving gifts to subordinates" wouldn't be so easy.
Takumi watched Shenhe walking over with a smile.
Milotic noticed the cold air emanating from this human lady.
It trembled even more fiercely.
Are you sure?
Oh my!
This isn't a humanoid ice beast?
Ridiculous!!
"Woo~~"
It just plunged its head into the water.
It's like squatting and holding your head with your hands.
It's not that Milotic doesn't want to run away, but as a champion, it's very smart and knows it can't run away.
The closer Shenhe got to Milotic, the more peaceful she felt deep inside.
This feeling was very subtle, and she liked it very much.
The face that had always been cold and expressionless gradually started to smile.
"Mu?"
(ΩДΩ)!
Milotic noticed a strong aura approaching it.
However, when Shenhe arrived, her hand gently touched its trembling body.
Milotic surprisingly calmed down gradually.