Investigation (Double Chapter)

Caitlin's villa was quite extravagant.

Not because its footprint was particularly enormous, though it was certainly not small—probably about the same size as Steven's family's villa on Lily of the Valley Island.

The main thing was that a large number of Psychic-type Pokémon lived in the villa, performing all sorts of tasks.

The moment Xia Yan entered, he saw brooms sweeping the floor on their own, rags wiping tables by themselves, and even his coat and hat being removed by Psychic power and hung on hooks by the entrance.

Caitlin's Gothitelle was like the villa's chief butler.

Every Psychic-type Pokémon they passed offered its greetings.

Yet most of their attention remained fixed on Caitlin.

But Caitlin was like a proud princess, turning a blind eye to their gazes.

The Psychic-type Pokémon were not discouraged. They continued carrying out their duties diligently.

Even though there was not a single speck of debris left on the floor, nor the slightest trace of dust on the tables.

The sight left Xia Yan clicking his tongue in amazement.

The last time he had spoken with Caitlin, she had said that catching Pokémon required no effort from her at all. All she had to do was wave, and countless Psychic-type Pokémon would flock to her.

Now, it seemed—

She had not exaggerated in the slightest.

Psychic-type Pokémon, the most difficult kind for Regular Trainers to catch, behaved as humbly as servants before Caitlin.

No wonder she had been troubled by her "Affection" with Pokémon and had even sought Xia Yan's help.

For some reason, however, Caitlin and Shilan had never gone to Solaceon Town to find Xia Yan.

In truth, this had little to do with Caitlin's own intentions. The Pokémon had all acted of their own accord.

Even if Caitlin caught them and treated