Chapter 98: Joint Anti-Riot Exercise!

“Don’t say anything else, Dean. I agree to play the villain and guarantee completing the task!”

Joey Net stared in confusion. This didn’t feel right at all. The kid looked far too excited.

Normally one would expect someone who enjoyed the detective genre to know that, after this anti-riot drill, they would act as an independent, sober investigator. They would quietly gather evidence, seize the perfect moment to eliminate the villain in one decisive strike, and bask in the applause afterward. That was the usual mindset, wasn’t it?

Yet this boy looked thrilled, as if he were trying to broadcast the question “When do I get to go on a rampage?” across his entire face. What was going on?

“You don’t think this approach is somewhat unfair to you?”

Perhaps becoming the villain was exciting for him.

If that were the case, Joey Net might have to question what kind of material Zhu Sui Han had been made of back then.

“I only feel those few questions earlier were a bit strange, but after your explanation, Dean, I understand.”

Zhu Sui Han patted his chest. “Absolutely no harm to any classmates’ lives. You can rest assured about that, Dean.”

Joey Net fell silent. Nothing had registered at first, but the guarantee stirred his unease.

Never mind. If anything went wrong, it would be Junsha Academy’s own responsibility. They had insisted that this kid was wasting his talent studying at Joey Academy and should transfer to their side.

He chuckled.

Joey Net made up his mind. “Very well. When you arrive at Junsha Academy, someone will contact you. The staff there will explain exactly what to do.”

Zhu Sui Han hesitated. “Isn’t that risky, Dean? If I’m suddenly called away during class, no one will know my identity. That’s not cautious at all.”

Joey Net raised an eyebrow. Was this boy already thinking about concealment?

It seemed he was plotting to take down every classmate.

“Rest assured. After arriving, there will be an exchange activity. Roughly, it means letting students from both sides become friends and fostering more interaction.”

After graduation, Junsha Academy and Joey Academy maintained cooperative ties across towns. More student exchanges would benefit everyone.

“In this activity, the selected students will be approached with the intention of befriending them. They will eventually be taken to a dedicated training room for tutoring.”

“The venue is Junsha Academy’s grand hall, so you needn’t worry about the space being too small and attracting attention.”

Joey Net felt these details were beyond what Zhu Sui Han should be considering. The boy had no friends even inside the academy.

Once the boys at Junsha Academy sorted out the gender imbalance, no one would notice if one male student went missing.

The white-haired monkey nodded in satisfaction. This was the proper way.

If he were whisked away during the gathering, the entire riot drill would feel like he was walking around with a sign that read “I am a dangerous criminal.”

In a hidden-identity game, would a villain step forward and say on his first line, “I am the antagonist—please eliminate me quickly”?

If someone did that, it would only make sense if the villain he partnered with was his good friend, and he was deliberately making the game harder for his brother.

“Good, good, this is excellent.”

After bidding the dean farewell, Zhu Sui Han left the administrative building and released the two small Pokémon from their balls.

“Everyone, cheer up! We have legitimate reasons to cause trouble now—and the bigger the better!”

Can’t harm classmates, right?

Then I won’t harm the buildings, right?

To keep the riot drill realistic, the overall area wouldn’t be too small. If it were tiny, the chosen students could simply coordinate and strike immediately, rendering the exercise pointless.

Moreover, with fewer people around, both sides’ new students couldn’t fill an entire teaching building, leaving plenty of empty classrooms.

Even if things got dangerous, they could simply cut the main power supply a few minutes after classes ended and stage a couple of explosions to create panic.

As long as the scene was large enough, any traces could be wiped clean instantly.

If time and venue permitted, explosions could even become part of the plan rather than the whole thing.

“Whew!”

Milotic’s eyes sparkled. She found such courses fascinating. She had already seen what a villain looked like, so she recognized their appearances at once.

To be honest, she and Sylveon could participate in this anti-riot drill!

Play, play hard! Don’t leave any trainers with a lasting impression!

“Miltank!”

Whether the battles happened in the shadows or in open confrontation, I will be there to claim the victory!

Tremble, trainers!

The future dessert emperor has arrived!

In short, Sylveon believed that no matter how Zhu Sui Han executed his plan, she would always find an opportunity to battle. The battles with Milotic were already a bit awkward—type advantage plus the trainer’s ignorance of her power. Still, the first enemy on the emperor’s path had been memorable. Sylveon wanted to face more powerful Pokémon with an invincible spirit.

Zhu Sui Han had given her the Poké Ball’s name and told her stories precisely to make her feel like a unique existence. How had his own child turned toward the path of fighting madness?

High EQ: Small body, big fighting spirit. It was adorable contrast.

Low EQ: What exactly does this trainer do?

In the middle of the lake, the white-haired monkey stood atop Milotic’s shell while Sylveon planted her hands on her hips atop Zhu Sui Han’s head. The family looked like they were playing human pyramid.

“At least one thing is certain: in this riot drill, we can all have fun. That is enough.”

“Whew!”

Leave a profound impression on everyone!

“Miltank!”

The emperor has arrived!

Zhu Sui Han returned to his dormitory just as Riolu passed the door, placing an envelope on the step. The anti-riot drill notice had arrived.

“Thanks. Work hard.”

“Woof.”

Riolu responded and went back to his duties. Zhu Sui Han picked up the envelope, opened it, and examined its contents.

“So there’s a guidance manual. No wonder they send it in a sealed envelope.”

The manual was no different from the travel guide President Luozi had given. It simply introduced Junsha Academy’s buildings in general.

The final line was highlighted in red, stating that regardless of what happened during the riot drill, the academy side would absolutely guarantee the life safety of all students and their partners.

That sounded reassuring, yet if the villain actors began causing chaos, one wondered how many people would remember the promise and quickly steady their nerves.

Whether they commanded orderly retreats or gathered similar students to brush the villains as copies, anyone capable of such decisive action had a promising future.

Zhu Sui Han sat on the sofa with Milotic and Sylveon, carefully studying Junsha Academy’s construction map—the equivalent of previewing in advance.

“In other words, if I want to make a big move, I must first deal with these students a little.”

The white-haired monkey glanced at his two small ones and fell silent.

Tsk. I hope Junsha Academy can equip them with Pokémon like the back-mountain members at Joey Academy.

The monkey wondered whether, without any pressure, this cute style from humans to Pokémon truly resembled a villain actor plotting something grand.

In real life, one could never kill with cuteness.

After marking the approximate iconic buildings, Zhu Sui Han knocked on the table and finally decided to prepare everything else first.

He still didn’t know which teaching building the riot drill would take place in, so gesturing at the map was pointless.

Two days later, the school bus arrived on time outside the dormitory. With a guiding teacher present, Zhu Sui Han didn’t need to stand alone outside the girls’ dorm waiting.

“It’s you, Uncle.”

Recognizing the security uncle as the school bus driver, Zhu Sui Han naturally took the front seat, gazing at the three somewhat aged Poké Balls ahead.

“Haha, kid.”

The driver uncle smiled. “By the way, I still owe you a favor. The medicine-bottle plan’s effect was fantastic. My old buddies are in much better shape than before.”

Zhu Sui Han’s expression shifted. “Has the liquid treatment cabin been developed?”

Based on life drops, it was the upgraded version of his treatment for sea lions—adding various nutritional liquids and medicines while giving the treated Pokémon a respiratory device.

It was like a pressure cooker stewed with spices and seasonings.

“Mm. As long as the material issue is resolved, the research institute says there aren’t major difficulties.”

The driver uncle sipped hot tea from his thermos.

“The only drawback is that one treatment is expensive, but it’s worth it to revive the old buddies.”

“Currently, the research institute is studying healing-fluctuation treatment cabins, and there are promising results.”

“Besides our urban area and Guan area implementing it faster, the medicine-bottle plan has received strong support from the Alola League, with some technical exchanges between us.”

The uncle chuckled. “If you kid ever goes to Alola, simply report your name and you’ll be treated like a guest of honor.”

The speaker had no intention, yet the listener caught every word. Zhu Sui Han keenly absorbed the information.

The Alola League was strongly supporting the medicine-bottle plan and even opening technical sharing?

Major plans were always implemented in proper order. Even if the medicine-bottle plan was important, without external interference it could hardly be called “strongly supported.”

The situation had become clear.

One person of sufficient status was backing this, and the deep development of the medicine-bottle plan would benefit him directly.

Only one person in the Alola League fit both criteria: Alola Champion, Adrik.

The driver uncle started the engine. Zhu Sui Han leaned back, relaxing visibly.

Become a guest of honor in the Alola League?

If Adrik were promoting this plan, the league would have to supply itself!

(End of chapter)