How does one survive after transmigrating to the Pokémon world with no money?
“It’s time to beg for food again, brothers!”
Xia Mu originally wanted to use this to build his reputation, reach the pinnacle of the internet, and marry a rich woman, but his venture was cut short when he was arrested by Jenny and sent to the Elf Center.
How sad and lamentable.
Fortunately, he managed to solve his identity and accommodation problems, and even enticed two Elf Center employees to join his great cause.
“Sprigatito, Snivy, we must come up with a new plan!”
“Meow!”
“Miyoh!”
The two guardians looked at Xia Mu, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, with serious expressions.
If their trainer still couldn't earn money, they wouldn't be able to buy the limited edition figures Joy had collected, nor the limited edition figures Joy had collected.
And if Joy discovered the figures they had accidentally broken while playing around...
Thinking of this, Xia Mu, Sprigatito, and Snivy all shivered involuntarily.
It seemed they once again saw the Primeape from the last medical dispute...
The three exchanged glances, all firming their resolve.
They had to get some money quickly to cover things up!
Or...
Picking up his phone and looking at the two small Pokémon beside him, Xia Mu had a not-so-good idea.
“How about we make a run for it first...”
Upon hearing this, Snivy was the first to object.
It’s easy to spend money when you’re poor, and if they couldn’t even scrounge up a single coin at the Elf Center, wouldn’t they starve to death outside?
“Miyoh!”
Without hesitation, Snivy directly bound Xia Mu with its Vine Whip, expressing its disapproval of the proposal.
Even Sprigatito, who had only stuck to Xia Mu since their first meeting, shook its head in refusal.
“Then...it seems we can only ride on someone else’s coattails!”
Xia Mu had no choice but to bring out his new plan.
In Nimbasa City, Unova, who was the most famous person?
Joy, Jenny, everyone had their own opinions.
But no one would deny it.
As one of Nimbasa City’s symbols, the Gym Leader of the Raimon Gym, the supermodel Elesa, known as the “Shining Beauty,” was the pride of this city.
As long as they could ride on Elesa’s popularity...
Trainers challenging the Gym, fans who loved fashion shows, and audiences who enjoyed battles would all be easily drawn in.
In such a situation, clicks and money would pour into his small wallet.
“Hehehe!”
Thinking of a life of drunken dreams in the future, Xia Mu laughed lewdly.
But just then...
“Xia Mu!!!”
A voice broke the Elf Center’s original calm.
“Oh no, with that level of anger, we must have been exposed!”
Upon hearing Xia Mu’s words, Sprigatito and Snivy also panicked.
“Let’s go first, we’ll replace the figure once we get the money!”
“Meowha!”
“Miyoh!”
The two small Pokémon didn’t refuse either, leaping onto Xia Mu’s shoulders, one on each side, and as Xia Mu’s figure disappeared out the window, the room fell silent.
...
A moment later.
Accompanied by hurried footsteps, the door was pushed open directly.
Joy Miao scanned the surroundings and immediately Lock-On the open window.
“Darn it, that guy escaped again!”
“Tabunne~”
Audino sighed in relief.
As long as Xia Mu and the others weren’t around, the incident of it accidentally dropping the mop on the figures while cleaning wouldn’t be exposed.
Her gaze swept over her partner, and a glint flashed in Joy Miao’s eyes.
She had actually known for a long time that her figures had been accidentally broken by Audino while cleaning, and she also knew that after Audino, the glue-repaired figures were severely damaged again by Xia Mu’s trio.
Although she felt a little heartache for her figures.
However, Joy Miao knew.
This was a good opportunity for Sprigatito and Snivy to move past their past and embark on a brand new future.
She wasn't trying to get a new figure.
...
Meanwhile.
Xia Mu, who was still unaware that his damaged figures had actually suffered many hardships, settled down in a park.
“Based on what I gathered from the trainers at the Elf Center earlier...”
“The Raimon Gym’s challenge rule is 3v3, and since we don’t have any badges, the Gym Leader’s team will only consist of Blitzle, Joltik, and Tynamo.”
“Therefore, we still need a teammate!”
“...”
“...”
In the silence, Sprigatito looked up in confusion, only to realize that at some point...
Snivy and Xia Mu’s gazes were both focused on it.
Clearly.
This was all because of that Pokédex that always made strange noises.
“Meowha?!”
Why did everyone think a cat would definitely have an opinion?
Although I do have some opinions, I didn't say no?!
Sprigatito leaped up, landing directly in front of Snivy and Xia Mu, its expression serious.
“Meowha!”
The moment it met Xia Mu at the Elf Center, it had already made up its mind.
It would no longer resist trainers catching Pokémon, as it had in the past.
As long as its trainer could always stick close to it, that would be enough.
Looking at those crimson eyes, although he still couldn’t understand Pokémon language, Xia Mu somehow understood Sprigatito’s thoughts.
“Meowha, hug~”
“Meow~”
Tightening his hug around Sprigatito, and deeply inhaling its scent, Xia Mu then embraced Snivy, who was beside him.
“In that case, the choice for the third Pokémon is...”
“A Ground-type!!”