章 40: Chapter 40 Reserves (rewrite)
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Lance rubbed the tip of his nose a little embarrassed. After thinking about it, he decided not to hide it anymore.
Take out the silver Badge engraved with the Alliance logo from his clothes pocket, "Eh, challenging Sabrina was part of my plan, but I still have an identity."
"Alliance Investigator?"
Seeing this Badge, Natsu frowned and said who it represented.
"Accurately, Alliance Investigator Reserve." Lance added, putting away the Badge.
Reserves.
Lance was born in Viridian City, Kanto Region. He grew up like an ordinary person, and he didn't know he belonged to the dragon family.
Only then did the dragon family find his father and find him.
Out of consideration for the future and the talent he showed since childhood, his father brought him back to the Dragon Royal Family in the Dragon Cave in the Johto Region.
At the same time, he conquered Dratini in Dragon Cave, further demonstrating his talent, so the Dragon Royal Family recommended him to the Alliance to become an Investigator.
So he's just a Reserve for now.
As if afraid of Natsu's misunderstanding, he explained, "I didn't mean to hide anything."
"I see."
Natsu interrupted his explanation.
This is the most correct approach.
If you meet someone and say that you are an investigator of the Alliance, how can you be so strong, such a person has a problem with his mind.
Not to mention just a backup.
"So you came to Saffron City, and you still have a mission?" Natsu lowered his gaze.
The biggest problem with Saffron City is Team Rocket, but this shouldn't be a secret in Alliance. After all, Team Rocket's active figure in Saffron City was hidden, but it was clear that they wanted to escape the Alliance's eyes. Not realistic.
It's just that Team Rocket is in Saffron City, and the network of relationships throughout the Johto Region is complicated. This is the best time to get rid of it completely. Proper beating and pressing is the right solution.
Then the trip to Saffron City shouldn't be for Team Rocket.
Even though Natsu is not Team Rocket, after all, he has seen many Team Rockets behind the Silver Pokémon battle club. It is his main or even sole source of income. Finding or being eliminated was not good news for him.
"Yes or no," Lance answered ambiguously.
"Hah?"
What about philosophy?
Lance smiled awkwardly, "Actually, it's not a secret. It's just that the Alliance is deliberately covering up this news, because it's not a good thing, and publishing it may cause some nasty negative effects."
When he said that, Natsu's interest increased.
He saw Lance looking around the dense forest and after hearing the occasional movement of the Wild Pokémon, he whispered: "Elite Four Alliance, you know?"
"Of course."
The Alliance has assigned a Champion and four Elite positions in each Region, which represents the Alliance's highest fighting power in the region, and is also a kind of deterrent.
And whether it was the Champion or the Elite Four, they were in their respective Regions and possessed considerable strength. They were the true high-level executives of each Region, and could even determine the direction and development of the Region Alliance to a certain extent.
"Then did you know that the Elite Four actually have reserves?"
"The Elite Four also have reserves?"
Natsu was a little surprised.
This was something he didn't expect, but it was a special system of the Alliance, and it was inevitable that he didn't know about it.
"Yes." Lance nodded, changed his face to a slightly dignified one, and said solemnly: "But not too long ago, an Elite Four reserve member stole something very important and betrayed the Alliance."
Betraying the Alliance?!
Is there such a scene?
No wonder the Alliance would block this kind of news. Once published, it could cause a huge blow to the Alliance's reputation.
There were two possibilities for defecting from the Alliance, one was that he was not an Alliance person, and the other was that he left the Alliance for purposes not permitted by the Alliance.
But either way, that's not a good thing.
At such a young age, it meant that the Alliance did not know who they were. In an older age, there will be traitors even in the Elite Four, and there may be such a person in the Elite Four.
This was something the Alliance really wanted to avoid.
"So you came to Saffron City to investigate?" Natsu asked again, looking a little strange.
It's not that he underestimated Lance, but the current Lance, not to mention the Elite Four, and the reserve Elite Four, there is a big gap, right?
Reading Natsu's expression, Lance said helplessly: "After he left, he quickly disappeared without a trace, even the Alliance couldn't find any clues, I just thought he might be in Saffron City, so I came here. To be precise, it's not a mission. Alliance, but my personal behavior.
Of course, challenging the Saffron Gym is also a very important reason."
Natsu understood when he said that.
Lance is a blind cat looking for a live mouse, taking a chance.
By the way, challenge Sabrina at the Saffron City Gym.
"What does this blackout have to do with it?" Natsu pressed.
"I don't know."
"Don't know?"
Looking at Lance, don't ask me, I don't know, I'm speechless.
"I just thought that if he really was hiding in Saffron City, maybe he did it this time. I also did a bit of research due to the power outage. The only thing I can be sure of is that the previous wiring problem was fabricated."
Natsu felt a little relieved when he heard this.
Whether it was the Elite Four or the reserve Elite Four, it was not something he and Lance could handle. If he was at the power plant, then the two of them would definitely disappear without a trace.
But since it's all speculation, it's relatively less dangerous.
The entire Alliance is huge, with so many Regions, and so many cities, it would be impossible for the other party to remain obedient in the Kanto Region, right?
Think about it.
If Natsu is the reserve of the Elite Four, it is estimated that the Alliance now controls a not so strong area.
For example, Alola, Galar, is a great place.
Wandering under the nose of the Kanto Alliance doesn't mean lighting up the toilet?
"Still be careful. If you come across anything unexpected, I think it is more reliable for us to notify the Alliance as soon as possible." Natsu added.
"Well, I have my senses." replied the elderly.
The two of them had gone far into the distance, and after passing through a relatively safe area at the start, it was time to enter the more active wild Pokémon area.
Although it does not necessarily pose a threat to both of them, caution is still needed.
"Weedle, be careful," Natsu said to Weedle.
"Ugh—" Weedle's little dark purple eyes blinked, not needing Natsu's reminder, as soon as he entered the forest, he had already noticed the situation around him.
'I, Weedle, be careful!'
The same goes for Dratini.
Although Dratini looks very refined, he is unambiguous in his actions. It can be seen that Lance's training is still ongoing.
It's been a long time.
"Woo!"
"Whoo!"
Almost at the same time, Weedle and Dratini sounded the alarm at the same time.
Natsu and Lance followed their gaze.
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(end of thos chapter)
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