'Blueberry Academy?'
Hearing Raihan's words, Axel immediately thought of Metal Alloy.
This is the item used by Duraludon to evolve into Archaludon.
Once evolved, Archaludon can have a base stat total as high as 600, and also gain the powerful exclusive move [Electro Shot].
According to the game, there are two locations where Metal Alloy is produced.
One is Chargestone Cave, the other is Blueberry Academy.
'From Raihan's tone, has he already confirmed that Metal Alloy exists at Blueberry Academy?'
"I'm definitely interested!"
"Alright," Raihan agreed without hesitation.
"I just added your principal's contact info a few days ago. When the time comes, I'll let him know and have you do an exchange study for a few days."
"That way, you won't have to attend classes in Aurient."
"With such a strong nurturing ability, going to class is simply a waste of time."
Axel grinned and didn't refute Raihan's words.
In fact, he hadn't planned to attend classes anyway. All universities in Aurient follow a credit system similar to Orange Academy.
As long as one challenges enough Gyms, or travels in other ways, one can earn enough credits.
"So what are you doing now?"
"If you're not busy, how about we spend these next few days studying how to train Duraludon?"
Axel replied, "I'm heading to the Kanto region for a while. If you're not busy, you can stay on the ship a bit longer."
"Sure!", Raihan agreed right away.
Just then, the space not far away suddenly rippled.
A middle-aged man in a business suit appeared on the deck with an Alakazam.
The moment he landed, the man's hand instinctively swept over the Poké Balls on his waist, but before he could release anything, Raihan's cold voice rang out, "Who are you?"
Giovanni: "..."
'Can someone please tell me, how did Ariana provoke Raihan?'
'Aren't these two on completely different levels?'
Originally, he had planned to use Beedrill to slaughter everyone on the ship, then sink the S.S. Anne to cover up Mewtwo's secret.
But now it looked like… the people couldn't be slaughtered.
Adhering to the principle that if he couldn't kill them, he'd rather not fight, Giovanni gave up releasing his Pokémon.
Like a friendly neighborhood uncle, he smiled as he approached Axel and Raihan, "Hello, I'm the Gym Leader of Viridian Gym in the Kanto region, currently traveling nearby."
"I saw some signs of a battle on the S.S. Anne, so I thought I'd come and see if I could help."
"There was just a battle?", Raihan looked at Axel, his tone puzzled.
"Yes, we just encountered Team Rocket. They were all small fry, the battle's already over."
Raihan smacked his lips, "Your Team Rocket in Kanto is too rampant. They even commit crimes across regions."
Giovanni immediately nodded in agreement, "Indeed, Team Rocket is despicable."
"Even with us Gym Leaders in Kanto joining the fight, Team Rocket is still causing havoc."
"I don't even know who their boss is."
"If I could meet their leader, I would definitely give it my all to kill that guy and restore peace to Kanto."
Axel: "..."
'Half of the Kanto Gym Leaders are members of your Team Rocket. No wonder things are so chaotic.'
"Still, your Aurient is really impressive, constantly producing talent."
Giovanni shifted the topic to Axel, "Do you know who led this Team Rocket operation?"
"To be honest, I really don't like Lance from Team Rocket."
"That guy is too ruthless, constantly causing massacres in Kanto."
"If there's a chance to kill him, please count me in."
"There was a Rocket executive on this ship?", Axel blinked, making a surprised expression.
This was a line he and Ariana had already rehearsed.
Axel had never met Ariana, he only killed the grunts who tried to kidnap Gary.
As for Mewtwo, it had escaped due to some reason after going berserk.
Hearing Axel's words, Giovanni relaxed a little.
Since he hadn't seen Ariana, that meant things weren't too bad.
"Then I'm relieved. But for safety's sake, how about I travel with you?"
Axel: "???"
'Traveling with Giovanni?'
'That's the most unsafe thing of all!'
"Senior, no need to trouble yourself. Please continue your vacation."
"You finally got a break, so of course you should rest."
"And if you're going to protect us, naturally we can't make you pay for the ship ticket. But alas, I'm a bit short on cash...", Just as Axel was politely refusing Giovanni, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him.
"So it really is Gym Leader Giovanni, and Gym Leader Raihan as well."
"If you're heading to Kanto, of course I can't let you pay."
"Luckily, my Gary has plenty of money!"
Axel: "..."
'If it weren't for the system helping me, I'd suspect Gary has some kind of 'big sucker' trait!'
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In the days that followed, Giovanni stayed on the S.S. Anne.
Thanks to Raihan's presence, Giovanni didn't do anything excessive. He only secretly took Ariana and the equipment in the ship's hold away.
A few days later, the S.S. Anne docked, and Raihan reluctantly said goodbye to Axel.
Thanks to the effect of the True Stone Biscuit, in just a few days, his Champion-level Duraludon was already on the verge of leveling up.
He planned to return to the Galar region, challenge Leon again, and then take Axel to Blueberry Academy.
After bidding farewell to Raihan, Giovanni cheerfully walked up.
"Two little Kanto heroes, let's exchange contact info."
"Also, would you like to visit us in Viridian City? Our Viridian Forest is one of the largest surviving secret realms in the world."
Axel hastily added Giovanni's contact info, then immediately dragged Gary, who was about to visit Giovanni's house, away.
'Trust me, getting close to him will only bring misfortune...'
Also, Axel couldn't wait to go to Pallet Town and receive his Dratini.
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