Pokémon: Master System.

What catches the eye is an oversized sweatshirt, revealing glimpses of her graceful figure, and she wears light sweatpants on her lower body.

Of course, what attracted Xia Yu the most was Shui Yutu's appearance, because this was the first time Xia Yu had seen Shui Yutu's real face.

However, Xia Yu was slightly disappointed that Shui Yutu had a very ordinary appearance, the kind of person who would not stand out in a crowd.

This contrasts sharply with her exaggerated figure.

But then Xia Yu frowned, because he noticed that Shui Yutu, like him, was also wearing a Ditto mask.

However, the Ditto mask that Shuiyutu wore was of slightly lower quality, only at the Elite Four level.

"Are you the boss?" Shui Yutu's voice rang out as she looked at the unfamiliar face. She slightly distanced herself from Xia Yu, a wary expression on her face.

Xia Yu was slightly taken aback by Shui Yutu's real voice. Because Shui Yutu's voice was completely different from her appearance; it was melodious, soft, sweet... to put it bluntly, it was a deadly trap.

Even when using a questioning tone, it lacks any threat and is more likely to "provoke" others.

"I'm your boss," Xia Yu's voice rang out. "What are you doing blocking the door? Won't you let me in?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Shui Yutu stepped aside slightly to let Xia Yu into the private room.

Shui Yutu smiled, gestured for Xia Yu to sit down, and said, "Boss, please have a seat and some fruit."

Shui Yutu's fingers were delicate, fair and clean, and her nails were neatly trimmed.

"Ah."

The two entered the carriage, and Shui Yutu closed the door behind them.

…………

"There are many details that are inconvenient to discuss over the phone. Now tell me your plan," Xia Yu said to Shui Yutu.

“Hmm.” Shui Yutu nodded, then said seriously, “Our plan is to take action immediately when the train arrives at the Wansong Fir Forest around 3 a.m.

"At that point, David will destroy the couplers connecting the passenger and cargo cars. That way, we can hijack all the cargo cars behind."

"Since we've already started, let's go all out and kidnap them all, leave no one alive."

"After David takes action, he still needs to deal with two people: the train escort from China and the train escort from Russia."

"Once we get rid of them, we can move these goods."

Xia Yu listened attentively to Shui Yutu's words, but her soft, sweet voice was quite distracting.

Even though they were talking about something so serious, Xia Yu just couldn't be serious; in fact, he almost wanted to laugh.

"What are the strengths of those two escorts?" Xia Yu asked.

"I don't know." Shuiyutu shook her head, her voice gentle: "At least a Champion-level trainer, with no upper limit..."

No upper limit?

"Snow Country Train has had the Four Heavenly Kings as escorts on several occasions, and there was also a time when the champion served as an escort."

"And under normal circumstances, if China sends the Four Heavenly Kings, then Russia will also send the Four Heavenly Kings. The two sides are evenly matched."

Hearing Shui Yutu's words, Xia Yu's expression also became serious.

“But don’t worry, the Snow Country Train has been running for over a century, and there has only been one instance where a champion served as a navigator.” Shui Yutu paused slightly, a smile appearing on her face: “Our luck won’t be that bad.”

In contrast to Shui Yutu's carefree optimism, Xia Yu had a furrowed brow.

To be honest, luck is the thing Xia Yu hates the most because it's something he can't control.

At the same time, Xia Yu had a feeling that the escorts of Snow Country Train might really be the champions.

Especially now, at this critical juncture when Li Yunyao is about to die.

Xia Yu grew increasingly uneasy, frowning as he fell into deep thought, while Shui Yutu's voice continued to ring out.

"Under normal circumstances, on the Snow Country train from Ice City to Russia, the Chinese escorts are in the compartments of carriages one and two."

"The Russian escorts are in carriage 16."

"After David makes his move, we also need to go to carriage 16 to intercept the two escorts. Buy some time."

“Boss… if it’s just an ordinary Elite Four level trainer, you don’t need to take action at all.”

"If it's one of the Four Heavenly Kings, then I'll have to trouble you to help me."

"But if it's the champion, we'll have to retreat immediately."

…………

After listening to Shui Yutu's words, Xia Yu walked to the car window, sat on the soft chair, and looked out the window.

The snow seemed to have intensified.

"What if... the escort is Duan Hongzhi?" Xia Yu's voice rang out, pointing out the crux of the problem incisively.

"Impossible... Duan Hongzhi only showed up in another place today."

"Why not? Half a day is plenty of time for him to get back. Nothing is impossible." Xia Yu's voice was cold: "What should we do if Duan Hongzhi is in the car?"

"Duan Hongzhi..."

Shui Yutu lowered her head, the three words "Duan Hongzhi" weighing down on her like a mountain, making it hard to breathe.

The invincible champion.

Absolute strength.

"No!" Shui Yutu's voice became firm: "It's precisely because Duan Hongzhi is too strong that he could never appear on the Snow Country Train!"

"The Rakshasa Kingdom will absolutely not allow Duan Hongzhi to enter its territory." Shui Yutu's expression was firm as she looked directly at Xia Yu: "The Rakshasa Kingdom is not a small country. Any powerful nation would not allow a strongman like Duan Hongzhi to enter."

Xia Yu nodded gently as she listened to Shui Yutu's words; there was some truth to them.

"If it's not Duan Hongzhi, what if it's Li Ruilin?" Xia Yu asked again.

Although Li Ruilin's strength is not as great as Duan Hongzhi's, he is still extremely strong.

“Li Ruilin’s words…” Shui Yutu fell silent. If Li Ruilin was really on the Snow Country Train, she was definitely no match for him: “It shouldn’t be him.”

"Should?" Xia Yu shook his head, stood up, looked down at Shui Yutu with a serious expression: "We must be fully prepared."

“It’s impossible for a person to plan everything perfectly.” Shui Yutu’s voice rang out, still cute and sweet, but suddenly her tone changed: “Unexpected events are always around us.”

“Just like last time, isn’t it?” Shui Yutu’s voice made Xia Yu pause slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her face.

It seems that it has emerged from the shadow of Garchomp's death, but it also seems to be stuck in a quagmire, unable to let go.

Xia Yu looked at Shui Yutu and saw the smile on her face. He felt a little sad.

“Last time…” Xia Yu began softly, looking at Shui Yutu in front of him, wanting to say something, but was interrupted by Shui Yutu waving her hand.

“You don’t need to say anything… and don’t feel any guilt. What’s done is done, and what’s past is past.” Shui Yutu looked at Xia Yu with a carefree smile and said, “People always have to take responsibility for their choices. Since I chose to join Team Rocket, I also have to take responsibility for my choice. In that situation, I was just trying to survive.”

Shui Yutu's smile deeply stung Xia Yu.

Although Shui Yutu appeared carefree, the despair emanating from her was like drowning, suffocating to the soul.

Xia Yu took a deep breath, his eyes resolute, and looked directly at Shui Yutu, his voice low: "Last time... it was my responsibility."

"But it is precisely because we want to prevent this from happening again that we must make every effort to be fully prepared."

“We’ve already learned our lesson once; we can’t make the same mistake twice.” Xia Yu looked at Shui Yutu with a resolute expression: “This time… we have to take action?”

“We have to take action…” Shui Yutu looked out the window and said softly, “We have no other choice.”

“Since that’s the case…” Xia Yu paused slightly, looked at Shui Yutu in front of him, and said in a deep voice, “Although I do not agree with your plan, I will do my best in this operation.”

"Just stay by my side. Leave everything to me tonight." Xia Yu's voice rang out as he looked down at Suicune, which was half a head shorter than him. "Your Garchomp died because of me. Until you completely catch a Gigantamax Pokémon, I will take care of everything."

At this point, Xia Yu took out two Dynamax Poké Balls: "These are two Gigantamax Pokémon."

"Gigantamax Cinderace and Gigantamax Centiskorps. You can choose one."

"You don't need to rush to choose. Wait until tonight, and then you can see their capabilities before making a decision."

“I will take care of everything until you completely subdue them and regain your strength.” Xia Yu said, taking out a cigarette from his bag and lighting it gently. “Tonight, you don’t need to lift a finger. Just stay behind me. Tonight, no matter who it is, I will guarantee your safety.”

Xia Yu's domineering words made Shui Yutu pause for a moment.

Before she could even react, Xia Yu's voice rang out again: "You're right, people can't plan everything perfectly. So all we can do is try our best not to make mistakes... and try our best to make amends after we do make mistakes."

"Your Garchomp died because of me, and I will do everything I can to make up for your loss."

"Besides Gigantamax Pokémon, this is another compensation I promised you..."

Xia Yu took out another Pokémon egg and placed it on the table: "This Horsea has Champion-level potential. It's the compensation I promised you."

"I've only found this one Pokémon with Champion-level potential after all this time. If you don't mind, you can wait a little longer, and I'll try my best to make up for it with a pseudo-legendary Pokémon."

Hearing Xia Yu's words, Shui Yu Tu was stunned for a moment, her gaze falling on the Pokémon egg in Xia Yu's hand, and then moving to Xia Yu's face.

His dark pupils gleamed under the light as he intently gazed at Xia Yu.

“Hippogryph…it’s fine.” Watery Tu turned her gaze back to the Pokémon egg, smiled, and compared to the bleak and bitter smile from before, this smile was truly from the heart.

Immediately afterwards, Shui Yutu raised her head and looked at Xia Yu, her eyes fixed on Xia Yu's face with sharp eyes, as if trying to see through Xia Yu's true face through the Ditto mask.

"Are you sure you want to give me this Pokémon egg?" Shui Yu Tu looked directly at Xia Yu and asked softly.

"Actually, I don't really want to."

Xia Yu's words made the smile on Shuiyutu's face pause, and then Xia Yu's voice rang out again: "Although Kingdra is very strong, it is still not as good as Garchomp. So if you are not in a hurry, I hope you will wait a little longer. I will do my best to find you a pseudo-legendary Pokémon with Champion-level potential to satisfy you. Of course, if you want this Horsea Pokémon egg at any time, you can tell me anytime."