The sunset washed the stone streets of the small town in warm gold, and the evening breeze carried the scent of grass and leaves around the corners.
Officer Jenny strode forward in her polished boots and picked up a brown wallet from the ground. Her tight League uniform traced out her curves perfectly.
When she turned, her gaze fell on a panting, fluffy Pikachu.
"Check if you're missing anything else."
But Pikachu didn't even look at the wallet. Its tiny arms waved nonstop as it chattered "pika pika," clearly trying to thank her for helping.
The Magneton following behind drifted over with a low buzz. They were probably Pikachu's family.
It floated up with several bright red apples, offering them to Officer Jenny as thanks.
Her slender fingers accepted the apples. But just as she turned to leave, her eyes landed on Raylen standing not far away.
Those pretty almond-shaped eyes flashed with annoyance. Her tone carried obvious blame.
"Why didn't you stop him earlier?" "And what are you doing outside?"
In her mind, every Pokémon should contribute to building a better world with humans. And this one clearly already had a trainer—so why was he wandering around?
Raylen couldn't help pushing back.
"You go save the world if you want. Don't drag me into it." "And mind your own business."
And the moment he said that—yeah, he knew he messed up.
Officer Jenny's posture straightened instantly. The teasing look in her eyes hardened into seriousness.
That scholarly stubbornness radiating off her made it seem like she was about to launch into a long lecture.
And she did.
"What… is she doing? "Dolores stood nearby, watching Jenny corner Raylen with nonstop lecturing. She and her friends were completely lost.
Officer Jenny was the League's symbol of justice and friendliness.
You couldn't catch her, couldn't provoke her.
Every town was proud to have such a Pokémon stationed there.
So why was she picking on her Pokémon of all people?
"Can you not micromanage my life?" If Raylen actually stood a chance at beating her, he would've already swung.
Jenny took half a step closer, expression dead serious.
"Your mindset is dangerous." "I even suspect you might harm your trainer."
Seriously?
Raylen cursed inwardly. Do I look like my crimes are written on my face? How did she figure that out so fast?
"What's going on here?"
A set of rapid footsteps echoed. The Arcanine Captain rushed over with powerful strides. His gaze went straight to Raylen.
After all, Officer Jenny had a spotless reputation. If there was a conflict, it had to be the other side's fault.
"I don't know either! "Dolores puffed out her cheeks in frustration.
"My Pokémon is only Level 1. He doesn't understand anything yet!"
"Level 1?"The captain blinked, then quickly pulled up Raylen's data panel.
Sure enough—Level 1.
Immediately he realized this had to be a misunderstanding. They needed someone who could communicate clearly.
Luckily, he had just the option.
He pulled out a Pokéball.
"Come out—Prodigy Boy!"
[Pokémon: Prodigy Boy, evolved form of Child Prodigy][Rarity: Rare][Psychic-type] [Moves: Calculation, Telepathy, Future Sight…]
Raylen looked up to see a young boy walk forward with a gentle smile.
"You probably aren't used to this world yet," he said.
Raylen didn't respond, but the boy wasn't bothered. He turned to Jenny and spoke calmly:
"Officer Jenny, he's only Level 1. He was just born recently."
Jenny froze, her pretty face full of disbelief.
"You're Level 1?"
Pokémon matured early these days, but… he looked at least Level 20! Sure, refusing to evolve was a personal choice—but Raylen absolutely looked like he had evolved.
"He's a mutated legendary type. Being… different is normal. "The boy relayed the explanation from the other Pokémon.
Only then did Officer Jenny truly believe it.
So that meant—
He was still a baby.
And she…She had just scolded a newborn baby?
Accused him of not helping catch criminals?
Accused a freshly born Pokémon of being irresponsible?
A wave of embarrassment and guilt crashed over her.
Raylen, meanwhile, was confused by her shocked reaction.
"What about me being Level 1?""Is that a crime?" "Does me being Level 1 inconvenience your entire world?"
He swore to himself—once he leveled up, he'd take both of them on without fear!
Especially Officer Jenny.
She was just looking for trouble.
The affection he had for her in the anime? Gone.
Now he just wanted payback.
Sooner or later—he'd make her pay.
Except… he didn't have to wait.
"I'm sorry. I misunderstood you."
Officer Jenny stepped forward, opened her arms, and pulled him into a warm hug.
Her tight uniform pressed against her soft body, enveloping Raylen in heat and softness. He couldn't breathe. He froze completely.
What was happening?
[Move Activated: Emotional Comfort]
"If you ever need help in life, just come to big sis."
Afraid she had traumatized this "newborn," Jenny's voice was gentle, and she even activated her comfort skill mid-hug.
In that moment, Raylen's eyes went hazy. Wrapped in her warmth and the soothing skill, he felt that if he asked her for anything, she would probably agree.
So—
His claws began to move.
"Huh? "Jenny stiffened. Surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes.
What was he doing?
"This means he approves of your kindness." The Prodigy Boy continued translating calmly.