Pokémon: Start with an Admiral Crab!

knock knock!

Holding Psyduck around his waist, Wang Yao raised his hand and knocked on Shizuka's door.

"coming!"

Opening the door, Shizuka stuck half of her head out, then looked around cautiously.

After making sure that her aunt didn't realize that Wang Yao was looking for her, Shizuka let him into the house.

"Psyduck, were you injured in the battle?"

After entering the house, Shizuka quickly took the Psyduck handed over by Wang Yao and rubbed its head affectionately.

"Hey - why is the circle on its head gone?"

Shizuka checked Psyduck's head and found that something was missing, so she looked up at Wang Yao and asked.

"Oh... I met a little girl on the road, and she kept asking Psyduck to stay and play with her."

"Her parents couldn't persuade her, so I had to give her the gold hoop as a substitute."

Wang Yao sat on the edge of Shizuka's bed, supported his hands behind his back, and said lazily.

Fortunately, Psyduck's golden hoop has a relatively simple structure and plenty of materials, so I can just ask Sumio to make another one later.

Wang Yao just wanted to see if the other party had made any progress under Dr. Guabo.

Maybe I can also update my armor by the way.

For example, add a rocket backpack and make a 2.0 version of the Black Rhino Armor.

"Eh?"

"Is there such a thing?"

After listening to the description, Shizuka pinched Psyduck's flat mouth in confusion.

"But Psyduck's appearance is indeed very likable~"

There are many people who love Psyduck, and Shizuka is one of them.

Some areas even have special Psyduck support organizations...the level of enthusiasm is no less than that of some popular idols.

"Qua~"

Psyduck squinted his eyes and snored evenly while lying in Shizuka's arms.

It has been fighting hard today and needs a good sleep to restore its energy.

……

As it was still early, Wang Yao went for a stroll in Jinhuang City.

To be honest, Wang Yao seldom goes shopping in such a big city.

Because he didn't pack his luggage when he went out, Wang Yao bought two sets of clothes to change into.

"Although there are many styles, the prices are much more expensive than other places..."

Since his younger brother was not around, Wang Yao had to pay for it himself.

After coming out of the clothing store on the street, Wang Yao looked up and walked towards the tallest building in Jinhuang City.

The tallest building in Kanto's largest city - this is the strength of Silver Corporation.

Starting out as a Poké Ball manufacturer and now involved in the entire Pokémon gadget industry, Silver Corporation has very strong technological capabilities.

So much so that the Rockets are very jealous of it.

But for now, I am just somewhat envious of the other party's ability to make money...

At present, Silver Company has not yet developed... or has not yet disclosed its research and development progress on the "Master Ball".

So Sakaki hasn't taken any action against him yet.

But there are still normal "business wars"...

For example, secretly bribing some middle-level managers and scientific researchers of Silver Company, stealing the research and development data of new props, and sending people to attack the warehouse...

Although these small actions were not directly ordered by Sakaki, they were tacitly approved by him.

“It’s really impressive…”

Wang Yao did not enter the Silver Company building.

Because the interior of this building is mainly R&D and office areas, it is not open to the public.

However, there is a shopping mall next to the company building, which is a place for people to visit and shop.

Whenever Silver Company launches a new product, it will be sold first in the mall in Golden City.

Only after getting initial feedback from the market will we decide whether to go into large-scale production.

Therefore, Silver's Prop Store in Golden City always has the most complete product categories!

Before entering the door, Wang Yao could already feel the cold air from the air conditioner.

It is three o'clock in the afternoon and there are not many tourists shopping in the mall.

“Is the first floor the food area?”

Wang Yao looked at the shopping guide at the entrance of the mall.

"Ji Ka~"

The armored warrior sat on Wang Yao's shoulders and hooked his collar with his claws to prevent himself from falling.

The mall in the Pokémon world is naturally accessible to Pokémon.

And there are Pokémon among the staff of the mall itself.

For example, the magic wall puppet sweeping the floor and Hao Li organizing the shelves.

Many shoppers bring their Pokémon with them as family companions.

Wang Yao even saw a Gardevoir carrying a shopping basket and buying groceries by itself.

This Pokémon's family status may be even higher than that of an ordinary partner...

“There is a wide variety of tree fruits...and the cakes are freshly baked.”

Wang Yao passed by a dessert stall, which happened to be having a food tasting event.

“New mango cake, welcome to try~”

The mall's shopping guides wear uniform blue uniforms and baseball caps with Silver's "S"-shaped trademark printed on them.

Wang Yao didn't really like these desserts, but he remembered that Coward liked these sweet fruits.

Wang Yao picked up a small piece of the cut cake with a plastic fork and handed it to the armored warrior.

"Try it - will my appetite also decrease if I become smaller?"

Wang Yao looked at the armored warrior with some curiosity as he devoured the cake.

After eating only two thumb-sized pieces of sample cake, the armored warrior's belly bulged visibly.

"Ji Ka~"

The armored warrior covered his belly and lay on Wang Yao's shoulder without moving.

"It really is."

Wang Yao curiously poked the armored warrior's soft belly that was not protected by the shell.

“Ji Ka…”

The armored warrior grabbed Wang Yao's fingers with his sharp claws to prevent the trainer from doing anything else.

"Sir, your Pokémon is quite rare, right?"

The shopping guide was a big sister who was a few years older than Wang Yao. It was the first time for her to see a Pokémon smaller than Mimosa.

"Ah... there really aren't many armored warriors in Kanto."

"…It's more common in the Alola Islands."

Wang Yao withdrew his fingers from teasing the armored warrior and explained to the salesgirl.

There are only a small number of cowardly bugs distributed in the southern waters of Kanto, and even fewer armored warriors after their evolution.

Of course... there is only one warrior with armor the size of a palm.

Since the armored warrior was full, there was no need for Wang Yao to hang around the food area - he could just have his dinner at the Pokémon Center.

"Armored Warrior - can such a small Pokémon be called a warrior?"

The salesgirl looked at Wang Yao with some confusion as he walked away.

"…The customs in the Alola region are really unique, aren't they?"

……

After buying two sets of clothes in the clothing area on the second floor, Wang Yao went to the prop area on the third floor.

From insect repellent spray to escape ropes, various types of Poké Balls... the props area is also rich in categories.

But after just one look, Wang Yao lost interest.

It’s too expensive, and the cost-effectiveness will be higher if we purchase them in bulk after returning to the Tokiwa Gym.

There are also skill machine areas and evolution item areas on the third floor...

Wang Yao didn't go shopping anymore.