"It's not too late."
Dr. Akihabara sighed and shook his head.
Team Rocket wanted more than just the materials.
They wanted him!
If Bai Yu hadn't appeared in time, he probably wouldn't have escaped capture.
It was inevitable that they would steal the data from him.
His Porygon was also taken by Team Rocket.
In an instant, his research results of nearly fifteen years vanished.
Fortunately, he hadn't recorded the detailed parameters of how he created Porygon.
It was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
"Those crazy people from Team Rocket, what are they researching?"
"Artificial Pokémon technology—in the entire Pokémon world, very few have succeeded in researching it."
"I heard that Team Rocket's research resources are comparable to those of an entire league. What kind of effect those materials will have in their hands, the losses involved—even I can't estimate them."
Dr. Akihabara said with some self-reproach.
He didn't even dare to imagine what kind of Pokémon those materials would evolve into.
The signs of poisoning gradually worsened, and Dr. Akihabara's breathing became difficult.
Fortunately, Bai Yu quickly contacted Nurse Joy using his Pokédex.
Nurse Joy arrived with Chansey, and the poisoning effect was quickly neutralized.
Professor Akihabara's complexion gradually returned to normal, and he stood up, his face filled with dejection.
"Gym Leader Bai Yu, if it weren't for you, the research institute would have suffered even greater losses,"
Professor Akihabara said, feigning composure.
The entire research institute was almost completely destroyed; thankfully, the staff hadn't suffered too many injuries.
Otherwise, Professor Akihabara wouldn't know how to explain it to their families.
"I said, this is my duty."
As a Gym Leader, this was naturally what he should do.
Besides, Bai Yu needed Professor Akihabara's help.
After exchanging pleasantries, Bai Yu shared his thoughts.
Dr. Akihabara was initially taken aback, but quickly agreed, stating that Bai Yu's future Pokémon could be transferred to his research institute, allowing him to conduct related research.
As for the foster care costs, Dr. Akihabara didn't seem to care.
Raising a few Pokémon was no big deal for a research doctor.
The monthly stipend from the League was enough for him to keep hundreds of Pokémon in his backyard.
"Gym Leader Bai Yu, Elite Four member Lorelei wants to see you,"
Nurse Joy approached, looking troubled.
This time, the League had sent Lorelei, the Ice-type Elite Four member! She
was also the only Elite Four member in the entire Kanto Region capable of defeating Lance.
Her strength was in no way inferior to a Champion.
Unfortunately, she had consistently been at a disadvantage against Fighting-type Pokémon.
She hadn't defeated Shiva, nor did she have any intention of competing for the title, remaining a member of the Elite Four
without any ambition to challenge for the League Championship.
"Lorelei, the Ice-type Elite Four member."
The image flashed through Bai Yu's mind.
Lorelei's attire differed from the other Elite Four members; she preferred teacher's uniforms and wore ice-silk glasses, her behavior completely at odds with her battle style.
He hadn't expected the League to send reinforcements this time to be her.
But then again…
in the Kanto Region, according to the rankings, Lorelei was naturally the weakest.
However, the Kanto Elite Four were all in a state of mutual restraint.
There wasn't a truly strongest one.
Bai Yu remembered that in the special episode, the Kanto Elite Four were all tasked with destroying all of humanity.
Anyway, apart from Red and the other Pokédex holders, none of the others in the special episode were good people! …
At Marsh City.
"Marsh Gym Leader, you can resolve this crisis."
"It doesn't seem as bad as the Pokédex suggests."
Lorelei looked at the Pokédex in her hand, having also found some information about Bai Yu. The strength of Bai Yu's Pokémon registered in the League is completely inconsistent with the strength he has shown so far.
This trainer was able to resolve the crisis within the research institute,
proving that his strength is far from the pathetic description in the Pokédex.
He must have something to offer.
"Elite One, I wonder what we are doing now..."
The group was somewhat reserved. Compared to their fear of Team Rocket, they were much more respectful towards the Elite One.
Without Lorelei, who knows how long they could have held out.
"Everyone, you can disperse now."
Lorelei waved her hand, completely disregarding these people.
She was just passing by Macha City, entrusted by the League to eliminate Team Rocket. Now that the matter was resolved, there was no need for too many people to stay here.
"Elite One, did you need something?"
The research institute wasn't far from the plaza. She walked to the plaza in a few steps and saw Lorelei.
Wearing silk glasses and a pencil skirt, her outfit had a certain mature charm.
Lorelei's figure and appearance had an even more indescribable allure than in the anime.
"Bai Yu, the Gym Leader of Macha City?"
"You did a pretty good job, taking care of those Team Rocket members in the lab."
Lorelei looked at Bai Yu with interest.
Her eyes held a hint of approval; not many trainers would step forward in such a critical moment.
Even a Gym Leader in a town
rarely volunteered to resist Team Rocket's infiltration.
In this respect, Lorelei could give Bai Yu a high evaluation.
"I just did what I was supposed to do."
Bai Yu shook his head, not taking it to heart.
He was also going to entrust his Pokémon to the professor's lab.
If Bai Yu hadn't logged out of the game soon,
even if Professor Akihabara had been captured, he would still be clearing the gym in the game.
"Elite Four member Lorelei, it seems you arrived first."
"It seems things have been taken care of."
A cold, beautiful voice came from behind Lorelei.
Lorelei turned around and saw a girl in a black fitted dress walking up.
A cold, beautiful face, a black dress billowing in the wind, a slender figure, and an elegant posture; her long hair danced in the breeze, adding to her unique charm.
Lorelei recognized the girl before her somewhat.
Sabrina, the Gym Leader of Saffron City!
Saffron City wasn't far from Macha City, so it was understandable that she had come at this time.
"You seem to be a little late,"
Lorelei said with a slight smile.
Among the eight Gym Leaders of Kanto, Sabrina's strength was definitely among the top.
Born with psychic powers, she was destined to become a Champion-level Trainer, and perhaps even a Champion.
Sabrina was still young, and youth was the capital for growth.
"You should know that I don't have any Flying-type Pokémon,"
Sabrina said, pointing to the Poké Ball in her hand.
In the Kanto and Johto regions, the only Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon was Natu.
Natu was small and couldn't carry people.
As for other Flying-type Pokémon, Sabrina wasn't interested.
Born with psychic powers, she was already a darling of the world; why would she need to train Pokémon of other types?
From the moment Naza approached, Bai Yu's gaze never left her.
He felt he'd seen her back somewhere before.
Sensing Bai Yu's intense gaze, Naza's pretty face showed a hint of interest.
"Little Bai, it's been so long, you haven't forgotten me, have you?"
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