In the next few days, Xiaoyun and his party took Volcanion and Magearna and continued to move towards the Azoth Kingdom.
With the addition of these two new members, Pokémon Journeys has become extremely lively.
Volcanion looks fierce on the outside, with a "keep away from strangers" aura, but once you get to know him, you will find that he is actually quite easy to get along with.
The premise is that Magearna is not disturbed.
And Magearna is a completely curious baby. It is full of interest in everything around it.
It likes to follow Dawn and listen to her tell travel stories and interesting things about Pokémon.
I also like to watch Zoey practice Pokémon Contest's move combinations, eyes full of stars.
Occasionally listening to Barry bragging about his "brilliant achievements", Magearna would also nod in a dignified manner, although no one knew whether it understood or not.
But the most observed one is Xiaoyun.
Magearna can feel that there is a very special and warm power in Xiaoyun.
That power seems to be able to communicate with all things, containing infinite tolerance and possibility.
It's like the sun shining on the gears warms the cold metal.
Anyway, it's very comfortable.
In such an atmosphere, everyone quickly arrived at the Azoth Kingdom and officially entered this famous mechanical city.
The architectural style of the entire city is highly unified, with precision mechanical structure as the core aesthetic.
The outer wall of the tower is inlaid with rotating decorative Klang, the railings of the bridge have hollow mechanical patterns, and even the fountain in the central square has water flow controlled by mechanical devices, changing the water curtain pattern regularly.
The city was crowded with people, several times more lively than usual.
Trainers from all over the region gather here, and promotional banners and holographic posters for the tournament can be seen everywhere.
"Pokémon League Championship·Azoth Kingdom station"
The promotional poster shows the heroic appearance of Diantha and many famous Kalos trainers.
"It's so spectacular! It feels like walking into a steampunk fairy tale world!"
Dawn looked up at those towering buildings full of mechanical beauty and couldn't help but marvel.
"It is indeed a country of gears and machinery. This overall design sense and industrial beauty are truly unique."
Zoey also nodded in praise. As Coordinator, she appreciates this unique aesthetic style.
Barry is gearing up:
"Championship! I'm here! This time, I want to get back everything I lost!"
Yes, after several days of intense battles, Barry finally stepped on the deadline, successfully promoted his ranking to the Great Ball rank, and qualified for the competition.
This is the time when you are full of ambition, and your steps are filled with wind.
Magearna After entering the city, he seemed more comfortable than in the wild.
It walked clatteringly on the flat road, looking left and right. The light on its chest was soft and steady, as if it had returned to some familiar environment.
Unlike Magearna, who is timid about staying close to home, Volcanion seems... out of place.
The unique appearance and shape make it turn heads so much that Volcanion scans everyone who passes by vigilantly, always feeling that those eyes directed at it are full of ill intentions.
There are always unscrupulous people who want to harm me, which is the truest reflection of Volcanion's heart at this moment.
In fact, it really thinks too much.
Although the combination of it and Magearna is indeed rare, it has attracted many curious looks and whispers.
But at this time, a large fiery red turtle that Pokédex could not find and a Pokémon that looked like a mechanical doll were strange, but they only made them take a second look.
Pokémon The world is so big, it is normal to occasionally encounter two Pokémons that you have never seen before.
"Let's stay somewhere and settle down first, and then we can split up to find out the news."
Xiaoyun quickly made arrangements. "Barry and Zoey went to the registration office to confirm their qualifications and check the schedule. Dawn and I took Volcanion and Magearna around the city to get familiar with the environment."
"Understood!" everyone responded.
So, the group of people started shopping freely in the most prosperous neighborhood of the Azoth Kingdom.
They did not deliberately hide Volcanion and Magearna, because the more they concealed it, the easier it would be to arouse suspicion.
It's better to just treat it as an ordinary trainer who brings the rare Pokémon to the competition.
Little did they know, their every move had already fallen into the eyes of some people.
In a room full of surveillance screens in the high tower of the palace, Minister Alva was looking at Xiaoyun and his group on the screen through the camera.
Especially when he saw Magearna, who was closely protected by Volcanion, his eyes shone with greed and determination:
"Magearna, I didn't expect you to actually come to my door."
Then he looked at Xiaoyun:
"The young inspector Pokémon League, the hero who solved the problem Team Flare, is brave and a troublesome person."
"You really can't do anything in the city blatantly without justifiable reasons, especially if the target is the inspector Pokémon League."
He also knew that the risk would be too high if Sheer Force took action at this time, and it would be easy for Flash Fire to get burned.
It seems that we have to change to a gentler and more legal method.
He pressed the communicator. "The plan has changed, and I will guide His Highness to negotiate."
And while Xiaoyun and the others were looking for a hotel, an unexpected visitor took the initiative to contact him.
Beside a relatively quiet covered bridge leading to the garden area.
A blond girl walked towards me as if by "accident". When her eyes fell on Magearna, she showed just the right amount of surprise.
The girl wore a short-sleeved jacket with gold trim and tight pants. Her hair was tied into four hanging buns and decorated with gear decorations.
"Is this Magearna?"
The girl exclaimed softly, her voice soft and pleasant.
Xiaoyun and Dawn stopped, and Volcanion instantly entered a state of alert.
Xiaoyun looked at the girl quickly.
The temperament is extraordinary, not like ordinary tourists.
The girl seemed to be aware of her abruptness and quickly curtsied slightly in an elegant manner:
"Sorry, welcome to the Azoth Kingdom. I am the princess of this country, Kimia."
"Princess?!"
Dawn covered her mouth in surprise.
Xiaoyun also raised his eyebrows. Is it a coincidence that he came into contact with members of the royal family so soon?
He returned the salute calmly:
"Hello, Your Highness Princess, we are trainers who are here to compete. Do you know Magearna?"
Princess Kimia took a few steps forward and her eyes fell gently on Magearna.
Magearna also looked at her curiously. Soul-Heart's light was steady and she felt no malice.
"Yes, although I have never seen it with my own eyes, there are records about Magearna in the royal family's books. It is a symbol of our Azoth Kingdom's glory."
Kimia's tone was full of respect, and then she looked at Xiaoyun and Dawn, with sincere concern in her eyes.
"Inspector Xiaoyun, Miss Kalos Queen Dawn, if you just show up in the royal city with Magearna, I'm afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble."
Do you know us? This is a frank confession.
Xiaoyun felt something in his heart, but he pretended to be confused on his face:
"Trouble? Why did the princess say this? We just met Magearna and its friends by chance, and we are traveling together for the time being."
Quite cautious...Kimia looked at the alert Volcanion, looked around again, and lowered his voice:
"This is not the place to talk. If you don't mind, I will tell you about Magearna and the current situation in our kingdom."
"Okay, excuse me then."
Xiaoyun and Dawn looked at each other and nodded slightly.