Fang Yuan learned from Water Dragon Master Yun Miao that there would be at least one week before the arrival of the obese envoy from Dragon Cave.
During this time, Fang Yuan was willing to stay at Qinglong Dojo if he wanted, or he could choose to stay at a hotel outside.
After some thought, Fang Yuan decided not to stay at Qinglong Dojo. Instead, he planned to use this time to volunteer along the coastline of Binhai City.
Although there might only be a little over a week's time, he believed he could coordinate well with Milotic and complete the special training for water combat.
...
After renting a hotel and as evening approached, Fang Yuan took Eevee out to enjoy a delicious meal. Then their first day in Binhai City slowly came to an end.
The next day, without any hesitation, Fang Yuan went to the Trainer Association's hall and followed through with the interview appointment he had made the night before.
The Trainer Association was bustling with people coming and going, always a main gathering place for trainers. Below Professional Trainer, in addition to the police, rangers, and the Association's on-duty trainers, the Trainer Association would also temporarily recruit freelance trainers to carry out certain tasks under special circumstances.
Among them, trainers who have Psychic-type Pokemon, Ghost-type Pokemon, or Healing-type Pokemon are particularly in demand.
However, in Binhai City, the recruitment requirement of the Trainer Association is that the trainer must have Water-type creatures and be proficient in water combat.
"There aren't many people here..."
Upon reaching his destination, Fang Yuan found the 8th floor to be quiet with no signs of overcrowding. The room he entered was staffed by only one employee.
After knocking and entering, Fang Yuan sat opposite the staff member and handed over his credentials.
This middle-aged female with glasses glanced at Fang Yuan before turning her attention to his credentials.
Student ID… It seems he is applying to be a volunteer.
College student trainers volunteering to contribute their personal time and energy to help local Trainer Associations handle affairs can exchange their volunteer hours for academic credits at their schools, which is a distinctive feature of many key universities.
The trainers are also willing to undertake missions, as it's a good opportunity to showcase their talents.
Compared to helping dormitory supervisors with room checks or helping the school sweep up leaves, assisting the Trainer Association in maintaining city safety is far more meaningful.
And the Trainer Association has a friendly attitude towards college student trainers.
Even though these trainers lack rich experience, if directed properly, they can be a strong force.
At the same time, it also serves to cultivate new forces in the trainer domain.
"Magic City University?!" The staff member, after picking up the student ID, finally realized that Fang Yuan was a trainer from one of the two famous schools and was visibly surprised.
Trainers from the two prestigious universities come with their halo — strong, knowledgeable, with high average quality. But...
"Uh..." The staff member was taken aback after reading the information carefully.
A second-year student from the Research Department of Magic City University applying for a job that required Pokemon battles, was he serious…
"Classmate, your documents are incomplete…" said the staff member, as Fang Yuan had only given her two things, and he didn't even have a Water-type Pokemon license… Even as a Magic University student, they dare not recruit him.
"Well, this is the main thing," Fang Yuan pushed over the second item.
This was a letter of introduction from Qinglong Dojo.
"Introduction from Qinglong Dojo, applying for a volunteer position, I don't need subsidies or volunteer hours, just process the relevant documents for me. As for the main tasks... repelling the Water-type creatures that forcibly come ashore would be fine, preferably solo free activities," Fang Yuan said straightforwardly, clearly stating his intentions.
Becoming a volunteer was more troublesome than Fang Yuan had imagined, but fortunately, before coming here, Fang Yuan had obtained a letter of introduction from Qinglong Dojo from Master Yun Miao.
With this, it served as proof of identity and strength. The procedures for free access to the sea area as a volunteer should be processed quickly.
After seeing the letter of introduction, the staff member's attitude changed considerably, and she said, "Alright, please wait a moment."
...
Just half an hour later, Fang Yuan had obtained a permit allowing him free access to the coastline and the waters.
Normally, the blockade of the coastline wouldn't be so strict, but recently there had been an increase in aggressive Water-type Pokemon coming ashore, and the Trainer Association had no choice but to take special measures.
Now, there were no ordinary people or tourists near the coast, and even some Ordinary Trainers were barred from getting close.
Only teams of Trainers were patrolling back and forth along the coastline...
As for Fang Yuan, who had used his connections, although he would help defeat some Pokemon, he was reluctant to follow orders like the other university student volunteers, as that would leave him no time for training.
"I'll say it again, this isn't about riding you, but about us sailing together in a friendly way..." Standing on the ground, Fang Yuan argued with the Milotic in the water.
"This is the foundation of us braving the winds and waves together in the future......"
"Mmmrr~~~" Milotic turned its head away, still somewhat unwilling to let Fang Yuan ride it.
"..." Fang Yuan.
A minute later.
"Bwoo!!!" Eevee, who was playing with the water and sand while helping the smartphone Rotom take pictures of the scenery, couldn't stand by any longer and started persuading Milotic.
"Bi-Rru~~"
"Bwooloolooloo~~" The Glutton and the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster also started persuading Milotic. Monferno in the Poké Ball was a lesson from the past.
About a minute later, Milotic was finally moved by Fang Yuan's sincere appeals and grudgingly allowed Fang Yuan to climb on its back.
The area was not safe, and out of concern for potential dangers, Fang Yuan summoned both the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster and the Glutton. As for Monferno, it was kept inside the Poké Ball; in case any real danger arose at sea, Monferno probably wouldn't be of much help, and might even be unable to save itself.
With Groudon that can't fly in the front and Monferno that can't swim at the back, they were truly a pair of suffering siblings.
Splash~~~
Milotic stirred up the waters, starting to swim with Fang Yuan attempting to ride.
"Milotic... start by swimming slowly, let me get used to it," Fang Yuan said, invigorated by the sea breeze but still feeling a bit unstable standing on Milotic's back.
Milotic's body was so slippery, would sitting down be any better?
As Milotic swam with Fang Yuan on its back, with the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster escorting above and the Glutton guarding below, and Eevee keeping watch from the shore, Fang Yuan felt reasonably secure.
About fifteen minutes later, Fang Yuan gradually was getting the hang of it.
"It seems I do have some talent."
In just fifteen minutes, Fang Yuan had mastered the trick to maintaining balance and immediately afterward, he wanted to try some more advanced maneuvers.
"Milotic, use Water Gun toward the surface ahead," Fang Yuan commanded, patting Milotic's neck.
"Mmmrr~~~" During Milotic's incantation, a thick and powerful Water Gun coalesced in front of it.
Bang!!
The swift water flow immediately opened a large hole on the surface of the sea, followed by churning waves and the recoil of the Water Gun. Although Milotic was stable, Fang Yuan almost lost his balance and fell over.
Indeed... if he didn't have Superpower to hold himself in place, riding a Pokemon would be too dangerous. Falling into the water might be fine, but if he was riding a Flying-type Pokemon and fell from the sky, that would be the end. His body would be smashed to pieces, Fang Yuan thought that he needed a seatbelt and a Pokemon with superb driving skills!!