Why is my Pokémon girl a bit strange?

On the back of that "wolf" was a blurry human figure, but as if surrounded by a light mist, no one could see clearly.

"What... is that?"

"A Pokémon? A Pokémon running on water??"

"My goodness..."

A series of incomprehensible events unfolded before them, causing their mouths to hang open. While there were quite a few Pokémon that could live in water, as far as they knew, absolutely none could run on the surface of the water like this!

And it looked like a wolf. Why could a wolf run on water???

The question was as absurd as seeing a jellyfish swimming in the air.

"Quick, take pictures! Hurry and take pictures!"

"Right, right, pictures!"

Someone suddenly shouted, snapping the stunned crowd back to reality. They all pulled out their photography equipment and started snapping pictures. Some even stood by the railing, trying to get a photo with the strange shadow.

No one knew what that thing was, but as time went on, the video continued to circulate online, eventually becoming a sort of urban legend that brought in quite a few customers to the cruise ships sailing on the river.

However, that's all in the past. For now, Qiao Ran was still riding on Suicune's back, desperately chasing the kidnappers who had taken Eve.

"Suicune, do you sense any human presence?"

Gradually, Qiao Ran got used to the feeling of riding on Suicune's back. It was not only soft but also had comfortable, warm fur. However, he wasn't here to enjoy himself.

"Awooo—" Suicune shook her head. Although she could move on the water's surface, large rivers or the sea were not her strong suit. She was more adept at controlling water sources of a river's scale. A surface that stretched as far as the eye could see was truly beyond her capabilities.

Even though she could still sense the situation on the water, her range was definitely greatly reduced.

"Is that so... Don't rush, take your time. As long as we keep chasing, we'll definitely find her."

Qiao Ran said this, but the expression on his face grew increasingly grim. Jynx had only given them a general direction, and they could only investigate along that path now.

After a long period of silence, Qiao Ran took a deep breath and made a new decision.

"Suicune, can you stop here for a moment?"

"...?" Suicune immediately stopped, looking at Qiao Ran with some confusion.

Not only her, but Vulpix also showed a confused expression.

Qiao Ran, however, spoke his thoughts seriously.

"I'm going to Pokémon Pioneer Land now to draw our next partner."

"If we continue like this, we might not be able to find Eve... but perhaps our new partner will have some way."

Qiao Ran took out the Rotom he kept in his pocket. Since her flying speed couldn't keep up with Suicune, Qiao Ran had to keep her in his pocket all along.

"Rotom, take me to Pioneer Land!"

"Received~"

A flash of light, and Qiao Ran disappeared from his spot. This time, he was betting all his hopes on a new partner.

They still had hope!

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"..."

On the calm water surface, Suicune and Vulpix waited quietly.

They didn't know what was happening in Pokémon Pioneer Land, but they both believed that Qiao Ran's decision was absolutely correct.

However... could the new partner truly shoulder the responsibility of finding Eve?

Finally, the long wait came to an end. Although not much time had passed, both Vulpix and Suicune felt like time was moving slowly.

"Master!"

"Awooo—"

Seeing Qiao Ran appear, Vulpix and Suicune couldn't help but cry out excitedly. They were both waiting for the results from Qiao Ran. However, Qiao Ran's face was as serious as before.

"This time's partner... might be a bit different from what I initially expected."

According to Qiao Ran's original plan, the best scenario would have been to draw some water-type legendary Pokémon, like Lugia or Kyogre.

If they were there, this difficulty would surely be overcome with ease.

"However, even without them, our new partner will be quite useful. Or rather, she is suitable for the current situation."

As Qiao Ran spoke, a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips. Seeing Qiao Ran's expression, Vulpix and Suicune finally felt a little relieved.

"She may not have the authority to control the sea, nor the might of a legendary Pokémon, but she is the most suitable."

Qiao Ran took out a Poké Ball with a bluish hue and released the Pokémon inside.

Amidst a dazzling burst of light, the Pokémon revealed its form.

—It was a Pokémon flying in the air, and its appearance was also very special. Or rather, it could be considered unique among all Pokémon.

"..."

A peculiar Pokémon chirped and unfurled its wings, flying before Qiao Ran.

Qiao Ran gently petted its head and said, "Go on. If you find a speedboat on the water, hurry back and tell us. Don't get it wrong."

"Chirp—"

The Pokémon, its head being petted by Qiao Ran, immediately took to the sky. In a short while, it disappeared into the clouds, its figure fading until it could no longer be seen.

"Master... what was that..."

Vulpix watched the magical wings with a hint of envy. Although this Pokémon wasn't as majestic or awe-inspiring as Suicune, its wings were exactly what they needed most right now.

With the ability to scout from the air, they were sure to find Eve's location!

Not only that, but this Pokémon's ability to conceal itself was also incredibly powerful, allowing it to scout without being detected!

Meanwhile, on the speedboat on the river.

"Mmph mmph mmph!"

Eve struggled, twisting her body. However, no matter how much she thrashed, she couldn't break free from her restraints. To make matters worse, her mouth was sealed with tape.

Her every action was completely restricted, and she couldn't even make a sound.

"Stop with the useless struggling, missy."

A man in black beside her couldn't help but sneer, as if mocking Eve's current predicament.

"Isn't it better to just be taken back by us obediently? Your mother hasn't..."

"Don't talk nonsense!"

On the other side, a woman with a purple tattoo near her eye cut him off.

She was still on a mission and needed to maintain her focus.

"Don't be angry, don't be angry. I was just a little bored."

The man in black laughed with his mouth wide open, showing no signs of remorse.

"Shut your trap."

The woman glared at him fiercely. This was why she disliked going on missions with others; they were simply too noisy.

"...So scary. That look just now, I felt like I was about to die."

The man in black wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. This woman was truly dangerous, but the more dangerous she was, the more he liked her.

"Why be so tense all the time? This young lady ran away from home alone. No one's going to suddenly appear to save her. Except for that Jynx that got away, which we couldn't catch, we've essentially completed the mission."

"Shut up."

The woman frowned. She would rather remain vigilant at all times, believing that even a speck of dust could rob her at any moment, than believe such nonsense.

"You're still too cautious. If someone were really going to hijack the goods, where would they attack from? The water?"

The man in black looked at the water's surface. It was calm, with nothing but the ripples from the speedboat.

"From the speedboat? We checked the speedboat, there wasn't even a cockroach."

"From the sky? There's nothing in the sky either. The sky is just clouds... clouds..."

The man in black said proudly, but as he looked at the sky, he saw that the clouds were actually getting closer and closer to him.

"Clouds... Holy crap!! What's going on?!"

The man in black yelled out. Why was a cloud suddenly charging towards his face???

"Retreat!"

The woman with the tattoo on her face reached out, preparing to take out her Poké Ball. However, at that very moment, from another direction, a blue wolf-like Pokémon lunged towards the speedboat.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye!

"Suicune, Water Pulse!"

A thick torrent of water shot across a long distance, directly at the speedboat. The woman with the tattoo's heart leaped, and she dodged the attack with a somersault. However, the man in black on the other side was not so lucky and was directly washed into the river by the immense force of the Water Pulse.

"Who's there?!"

The tattooed woman looked in the direction from which the Water Pulse had come, filled with shock and fear. Who could be attacking them??

What was going on?!

However, on the same speedboat, the kidnapped Eve looked at the figure on the water wolf, her eyes filled with excited surprise and astonishment.

Eve truly hadn't expected something like this to actually happen before her eyes. Normally, she would only dare to fantasize about it...

But he had actually come! He had come just to save her!

As for the other side, the cloud that had charged... revealed its form.

"Xiu! Xiuxiu!"

—It was a bird-like Pokémon with a golden body and cloud-like wings.

Its appearance was incredibly unique and eye-catching, both its body shimmering with golden light and its wings made of clouds were so special.

"It's actually... a Shiny Altaria!"

The tattooed woman on the speedboat cried out.

This incredibly rare Pokémon... why would it appear in a place like this?!

Also, which anthropomorphic style would be better?

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;Welcome.to.["Xier's.Library"];7,,4,6'0!9!4:0..7""6' !Outer.Group';1",0"9.0:;2'5;1;5.,7''6　　Your suffering author spent the entire day today renting a place, cleaning, and grocery shopping. I'm too exhausted to do anything tonight, so I'm taking today off. I'll make up for it with updates tomorrow and the day after!

Let's go!

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Section 44: 043 [Snatching!]

Rare, this word is actually based on a certain perception. What exactly is rare, and what is common, there is a value conversion process between the two.

For example, in this world, basically everyone who sees Dianxi for the first time wouldn't think she's rare, just a cute Pokémon that isn't strong in battle, with no use other than being a pretty vase.

However, when they saw the Shiny Altaria, the feeling was different.

Altaria isn't a common Pokémon. As a member of the Dragon type, its breeding speed is pitifully slow compared to Pokémon like Rattata. Add to that the rarely seen shiny buff... this Shiny Altaria is truly one in a million!

If this Pokémon isn't considered rare, then what is?

However, the tattooed woman didn't have time to focus too much on the Altaria at this moment, because on the other side, Qiao Ran's attack had already come crashing in.

"Hydro Pump!"