Inside the villa.
Gardevoir was about to call Lin Feng for breakfast. But when she stepped into the living room, she froze. A group of Pokémon were sprawled across the sofa, and Lin Feng was lying in the middle of them, limbs splayed in every direction.
"Show… show…"
Seviper, standing guard nearby, explained the situation to Gardevoir.
Gardevoir nodded and guided all the Pokémon, including Mew, back to their respective rooms.
…
Meanwhile, in a dream.
"Uhh??"
Latias circled Lin Feng repeatedly, asking why. She had never met him before, yet he seemed to understand her completely.
"Curious to know?"
Lin Feng smiled and tentatively reached out his hand toward Latias's head. Seeing that she did not resist, he gently placed his hand on her.
"Uhh uhh uhh~"
Latias nodded vigorously.
"Hahaha…" Lin Feng laughed louder, "Little ones shouldn't ask so many questions."
Latias tilted her head in confusion.
"Uhh uhh uhh!"
She protested strongly against Lin Feng teasing her curiosity without giving an explanation. She covered her face with her hands, looking frustrated.
Lin Feng was not wrong.
This Latias was still very young.
After watching Guardians of Water City and Hoopa and the Space-Time Battle, Lin Feng had always wondered why Latias and Latios, capable of dodging attacks from so many Legendary Pokémon, were defeated by the Legendary Ho-Oh and Arceus upon reaching Water City.
Now it seemed clear. This Latias was still young perhaps she had only just assumed the role of Water City's guardian.
"Uhh uhh uhh…"
Seeing that she could not get the better of this human, Latias's gaze slowly turned resentful.
Lin Feng smiled and lied, "Because I can see the future."
"Uhh uhh uhh?"
Latias paused, then her eyes widened with awe, "Wow wow wow!"
Lin Feng placed his hand on Latias's smooth scales, which shimmered faintly. But being in a dream, the touch felt slightly unreal.
If only he could touch her in reality… The thought flashed through his mind.
Latias soon stopped dwelling on that question and turned her attention to the other Pokémon.
As Kirlia had said, that small cabin was home to many Pokémon from around the world, and Lin Feng cooked delicious meals for them every day.
It was a truly happy place.
She would never admit it was just for the food.
Thinking this, Latias looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Uhh?"
Lin Feng was slightly surprised, "You want to visit the nursery?"
"But aren't you supposed to guard Water City?"
Uhh… Latias understood her duty very well.
Lin Feng continued, "If you just want to take a look, you're always welcome."
He thought for a moment, "You should probably check with your brother. He might agree, and it would just be temporary."
Latias's eyes lit up instantly. She felt Lin Feng was right.
Water City had been peaceful for too long; a short absence would not cause any problems.
"If your brother agrees, next time you can come with Mew, or…"
Lin Feng wondered whether he could seek Dialga's help. After all, traveling through a reversed world could be much faster. But he did not know whether Dialga would allow other Pokémon to wander freely.
Upon hearing this, Latias's expression brightened. She immediately hugged Lin Feng, "Uhh uhh uhh~" (You're so kind, truly a good person~)
"Uh…"
Had she just handed him a "good person card"?
Lin Feng felt helpless.
He had wanted to say more, but his body began to fade, becoming ethereal.
One by one, the Pokémon around him disappeared as well.
Lin Feng heard someone calling him from outside.
He did not force himself to stay and told Kirlia and Latias, "Alright, I'm waking up now. See you next time."
"Goodbye, Lin Feng…"
…
Lin Feng opened his eyes again and found himself in his own room.
Seviper blinked at him, and the other Pokémon lay in their sleeping spots.
They were now waking up one by one.
Gardevoir must have seen them sleeping in the living room and found it improper, which was why she sent them back to their rooms.
"So cute~" (Time to eat, time to eat.)
Seeing Lin Feng awake, Blaziken called out joyfully.
He had not been in the room earlier, so he did not know what had happened.
But he knew it was mealtime.
"Alright, alright…"
Lin Feng rubbed his head and then patted Blaziken's head.
Blaziken then passed along another message.
"So adorable!" (Also, we have guests.)
"Guests?"
Lin Feng was surprised. The nursery had already closed for the morning. Were they acquaintances or was it urgent?
He did not delay. He put on his shoes and went downstairs with his Pokémon.
Soon, he saw the guests.
A man in a blue uniform with a peaked cap…
Officer Jenny?
Lin Feng was startled and recalled his recent actions carefully.
Other than tampering with the weather, he hadn't broken any laws, right?
Besides, hadn't he already informed the champion about the weather situation?
"Woof woof!"
Arcanine's bark brought him back to the present.
Downstairs, Eldegoss greeted Officer Jenny while pouring a steaming pot of tea.
Lin Feng descended to the first floor and approached the table.
Before he could speak, Officer Jenny stood from the chair opposite him, extending her hand with a serious expression.
"Hello, Mr. Lin. I am Officer Jun Sarah of the Blue Force."
"Hello, hello…"
Lin Feng hurriedly shook her hand.
"Mr. Lin, there's no need to be nervous. Here's the situation: Wutong City recently contacted our Jenny division. Soon, members of the Jenny family will be deployed to Wutong City, and I am responsible for the Wutong Town area."
"I hope to count on your support in the future."
Officer Jun Sarah explained her purpose while observing the young man in front of her.
According to the East China Division of the Wutong League, this young man had connections with the champion of the Eastern League.
Later, Officer Jun Sarah also researched nearby information about the nursery.
What she discovered shocked her.
He not only possessed a large group of rare Pokémon but was also a formidable opponent.
She could be almost certain that this young man was an exceptionally strong trainer.
"I understand. That is indeed quite troublesome."
Lin Feng felt relieved, a smile spreading across his face.
Officer Jun Sarah straightened her clothes, "Alright, Mr. Lin, I won't take more of your time."
Seeing it was nearly noon, Lin Feng could not help but ask, "Would you like to stay for a meal before you leave?"
"No, thank you. I just arrived, and there are many households I need to visit."