Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Baidai City, a city where the ancient and the modern blend together.

Some say this is a city where time and space intersect.

Located next to the largest and most famous primeval forest in the Sinnoh region, Etsubo Forest, Etsubo City seems to be in harmony with the forest. The entire city is filled with the scent of the forest, which can make people feel calm and peaceful without them even realizing it.

Today, however, the situation in Baidai City seems to be somewhat different.

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"What on earth happened in Baidai City...? Why is the whole city under lockdown?! We're already at the main gate..."

Looking at the police cordon that had been completely blocked off by officers, Xiao Guang couldn't help but cry out.

The city gates were right in front of her, and various clothing stores and restaurants were nearby, but she couldn't go in. Is there anything more torturous than this?

"But since it's all blocked off, we can't go in... so we'll just have to camp around here..."

Xiao Gang also expressed his helplessness.

Although he couldn't enter Baidai City, he had a good supply of food in his backpack, enough to last another two or three days. But if the lockdown wasn't lifted in two or three days, then...

"Excuse me, could you tell me what exactly happened inside?"

Unlike Dawn and Brock, who had already begun to accept reality, Ash stepped forward thoughtfully and asked them this question.

"This is an internal secret; I cannot disclose any information."

Ash: "......"

Why are all these police officers so difficult to talk to? Before, if it were Officer Jenny, she would answer any question I asked.

"How could I tell you that? A city lockdown must mean something big... Are you stupid?"

Xiao Guang said this with one hand on his hip and the other hand gently waving.

Although she was the one who most wanted to go to the city, she was also very self-aware and knew that there was no way to solve this situation.

Even if Ash did get some information, what good would it do? If the police can't solve it, how could an ordinary Pokémon Trainer possibly help? It's unrealistic to think about.

So, Ash and his two friends had no choice but to find an open space nearby, set up their tents, and light a campfire to prepare lunch.

Hopefully, they won't be questioned by the police again by nightfall.

......

Meanwhile, on the other side...

(Sneaking around~ Sneaking around~)

Three figures cautiously moved through the forest, each step carefully checking to see if they were being followed. However, when they peeked out from the bushes, they saw police officers still standing there dumbfounded, not moving an inch.

Upon seeing this scene, the trio carefully lowered their bodies and walked deeper into the forest.

After a short while, once they were certain that they were some distance from the entrance to Baidai City, the trio finally removed their disguises, revealing their true appearances.

"Phew~ I didn't expect it to escalate so much, I almost couldn't get out."

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Musashi said with lingering fear.

"That's what I mean..."

Kojiro also spoke up.

"It's just a gemstone, isn't it? Although it is quite large... is it really necessary to make such a fuss..."

Kojiro never imagined that their simple job, done out of necessity due to financial difficulties, would cause such a stir.

They had obtained many valuable items when they committed thefts in other places before (although they had mostly failed and had them taken back in the end), but this was the first time they had ever seen a city be completely locked down in less than half an hour like this.

However, the lockdown measures implemented by the Baidai City police did provide them with some inspiration.

"Hey... do you guys think... this thing is really that precious?" Musashi asked.

"Hiss... I think so too. Otherwise, the police wouldn't have gone to such lengths, would they? When the Kanto police surrounded Team Rocket, there wasn't this much commotion. It's like they're saying this thing is more important than Team Rocket." Kojiro nodded, clearly sharing the same feeling as Musashi.

"Meow! If that's really the case, wouldn't we be losing money by only receiving this small commission fee? Meow!"

"Sonams!"

As expected, Owen emerged from his Poké Ball to express his agreement.

At that moment, the thought that they had been deceived simultaneously arose in the minds of all of them.

Ultimately, the fees they receive are only enough to build a few large robots, and they can't make the setup too luxurious. But if this thing called the Vajra Pearl is really valuable enough to warrant the lockdown of Baidai City, then the price they receive is clearly disproportionate.

"I said...why don't we just take this and run away, then find other buyers! Since it's so valuable, there should be plenty of people willing to buy it!"

Although it was a little unethical, Musashi would rather get more pay than be cheated out of cheap labor.

"If that's the case..."

"I had the same idea, meow~"

"Sonams!"

"Manene!"

Not only Wobbuffet, but now even Minion has come out of its Poké Ball to take sides.

Now, with Musashi making the final decision, the matter would be basically settled. However, just as Musashi raised his hand to make up his mind, a rapid communicator ring suddenly sounded—

Upon opening the screen, they saw that the caller was the very person who had previously commissioned them to steal the Vajra Jewel.

No way?! Did they find out?!

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Musashi cautiously answered the phone.

"You're already out, right? Now that you're out, what are you still doing there? Hurry up and come to the designated location to deliver the goods!"

The moment the call connected, an impatient voice, sounding like a command, came from the other end. Musashi, whose temper was always fiery, was about to retort when Kojiro, sensing something was wrong, quickly took the communicator.

"I know, I know, but... isn't the value of this pearl and the price you've offered a little bit...?"

Kojiro had intended to subtly probe the other party to get a slightly higher reward, but...

"Heh." The other party seemed to have anticipated this, and snorted disdainfully. "Do you really think anyone other than us would dare to pay this price for the Vajra Pearl? Without the corresponding ability, the Vajra Pearl is nothing but a piece of junk. We won't arbitrarily raise the price we agreed on beforehand. Now that you have it, hurry up and take it over, don't waste time."

"no--"

"Beep~~~"

Just as Kojiro was about to say something more, the other party hung up the phone. Kojiro and the others looked at each other speechlessly, but could only silently compromise.

After all, they hadn't eaten for two days, and if they didn't get some money soon, even survival would be difficult. They really didn't have the time or energy to find another buyer.

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