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Chapter 111 - Chapter 110: Tires VS Electromagnetism

Chapter 110: Tires VS Electromagnetism

Inside the workshop, Misa was explaining the knack of riding a motorcycle to Ming Rizhao and Rio.

"When it comes to mastering a motorcycle, the most important secret is," she paused, "balance."

"Balance?"

Unexpectedly hearing this word here, Ming Rizhao and Rio exchanged a glance.

"Yes, balance is very important when riding a motorcycle. You need to constantly sense the state of the motorcycle and the condition of the track, choosing the right action at the right time. Balance your own riding with the motorcycle's movement. The rider is the bike, and the bike is the rider. Achieve a state of being one with the motorcycle."

"This is what my dad told me," Misa added.

The two, who had been clueless about the kind of command balance that Steven had spoken of, now had their eyes light up upon hearing this.

While Ming Rizhao and the others were practicing riding the motorcycle diligently, all the high-level officials of Zidian City were gathered in the conference room of the city government center, holding an important meeting.

"...Officer Jenny, please present the recent situation."

Officer Jenny, in her police uniform, walked to the large screen at the front of the conference room and, with a serious expression, began to explain the various data displayed on the screen.

"Yes. Everyone, please look. Recently, various incidents have occurred frequently within Zidian City, with cases of Pokémon being stolen or robbed being the most numerous. According to the victims' descriptions, the perpetrators generally appear in groups, systematically robbing owned Pokémon or stealing Pokémon from breeding houses, not even sparing Pokémon eggs. After many days of tracking and investigation, the perpetrators of these cases have been basically identified as a Pokémon poacher gang. Unfortunately, they are very cunning. Noticing the intensified police investigation, they went into hiding, increasing the difficulty of their capture."

"It's this group of people again."

The head of the Pokémon Nursery, sitting in a corner of the conference table, said hatefully. As a lover of Pokémon, what he hated most were those lawless Pokémon poachers, not to mention the numerous troubles these despicable guys had caused for their nurseries during this period.

The Secretary-General, who was responsible for managing the daily affairs of Zidian City and presiding over administrative work, looked at Wattson. "Wattson, should we first cancel the various competitions and activities in the city for this period? The recent activities have led to a large influx of tourists. Under such high-flow conditions, it's difficult to distinguish which people are real tourists and which are criminals fishing in troubled waters."

"No, we can't."

The head of finance immediately raised an objection.

"Due to the large-scale power outage in Zidian City a while ago, a large number of businesses within the town have already been affected. Therefore, the government has also allocated a portion of funds to compensate the businesses. If all recent activities are stopped, it will cause a drop in urban consumption and will have a great impact on the finances."

Speaking of the power outage incident, the director of the Zidian City large-scale power plant park also added a few words.

"There seem to have been some unknown individuals intruding into the power plant park as well. But unlike the power theft incident last time, this time they seem to be targeting the various Pokémon working in the power plant. I suspect it's the same group of people, and their goal is to steal Pokémon."

As everyone knows, Gym Leaders, after passing the Pokémon League's Gym Leader qualification assessment, are powerful trainers who are directly affiliated with the League. This class of trainers not only has the backing of the largest force in the Pokémon world—the Pokémon League—but also possesses formidable strength themselves. Therefore, in various cities, the city's Gym Leader plays the role of the highest person in charge and even the city's guardian.

So, although the various heads of Zidian City each had their own opinions, the final decision-maker was still the Zidian City Gym Leader—Wattson.

"I understand the situation."

After listening to everyone's findings and opinions, Wattson's usually smiling face was now filled with a solemn expression.

"As the Director of Finance said, the previous major power outage caused losses, both financially and to the reputation of Zidian City. Therefore, the popularity restored by the various activities at this time cannot be wasted just like that."

"However, an increase in tourists also means it's difficult to distinguish who are members of the poaching gang. So, during this period, we must strengthen the screening of tourists. For every activity or competition, all participants must be required to provide legal and valid identification to enter."

"At the same time, set up identity verification points at some key checkpoints."

Wattson looked at the several officials representing the police force.

"I'll leave this matter to the police to arrange. Strive not to let any suspicious person slip through."

"At the same time, the power plant park and all Pokémon nurseries will implement a 24-hour uninterrupted shift patrol system to ensure there are no surveillance blind spots."

After laying out his arrangements one by one, Wattson finally stood up and said earnestly, "Gentlemen, I'll be counting on you during this time."

The various officials discussed some minor details, then left the meeting one after another to make preparations.

As Officer Jenny was packing up her things to leave, Wattson called out to her.

"Officer Jenny, have you had any understanding of the current situation in the neighboring Verdant Leaf City?"

As for why it was Officer Jenny who answered this question, one must talk about the two famous and prestigious families in the Pokémon world, the Jenny clan and the Joy clan. The Jenny clan, as a major force in the police world, basically has an Officer Jenny in every town. Especially as part of a government agency, they have access to a large amount of intelligence. And the Joy clan, needless to say, ordinary people might have less association with the police, but whether ordinary citizens or trainers, the place they frequent most is the Pokémon Center. And when you enter the Pokémon Center and are greeted by Nurse Joy's gentle and kind smile, the immense popularity of the Joy clan is undeniable.

Getting sidetracked. Back to the topic.

Officer Jenny also hadn't expected to be asked such a strange question. She thought for a moment and replied, "I heard from my sisters that Verdant Leaf City also seems to have encountered a similar large-scale invasion incident recently. Ah, not just Verdant Leaf City, but even Yuanqi City, which is next to Verdant Leaf City, is in the same situation."

Speaking of which, Officer Jenny couldn't help but curse in a low voice.

"I really don't know what these poachers are thinking. Can't they just live a good life through their own efforts? Why must they engage in these crooked ways?"

As she spoke, Officer Jenny also hurriedly left the conference room.

Only Wattson was left alone, deep in thought.

"Pokémon poacher gang, what exactly are you plotting..."

His eyes unconsciously looked at the various data specially marked in red on the large screen.

Two weeks passed in a flash.

Some more sensitive people would have discovered that the security in Zidian City during this period had been secretly tightened considerably. Not only did one have to show identification everywhere, but from time to time, one could also see fully armed police officers rushing past, creating a feeling that a storm was coming.

However, all of this seemed to have nothing to do with Ming Rizhao and Rio, who were immersed in motorcycle riding practice all day.

"Bang!"

Misa forcefully shut the workshop door, then turned back to Ming Rizhao and Rio, who were pushing the motorcycle, and said in a composed tone, "Let's go. It's time."

Ralts, sitting on the motorcycle, patted the pushing Rio with her hand and asked with some worry, "(Pokémon Language) Rio, how is the coordination practice between you and Xiao Zhao?"

Because Ralts also needed to go back to the "Hoenn Ice Room" to help from time to time during this period (after all, she hadn't received her salary for her part-time work yet), she hadn't participated much in Ming Rizhao and Rio's training.

"Not ideal..."

Rio smiled wryly.

He recalled the various experiences of falling off the motorcycle repeatedly due to unskilled cooperation. Rio felt an ache in his kidneys, body, and legs.

But seeing Ming Rizhao's knees, elbows, and even cheeks covered with bandages, yet still wearing a serious expression, Rio could only sigh and silently train hard with his trainer. Although in the end, the two of them could only barely cooperate to make the motorcycle complete the course. Being able to ride it steadily was good enough; there was no need to mention any fancy maneuvers.

"We're here!"

While the people and Pokémon were each lost in their own thoughts, they arrived in front of a racetrack on the Speedway.

"Hmph, you're finally here."

Masha's group, driving their cool maglev motorcycles, had been waiting there for a long time.

Just before the real race, Misa didn't have much more to say. She took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Zhao, Rio, I'm counting on you."

At this time, Masha finally noticed something was wrong.

"Wait, how come you have two people competing?"

He pointed at Ming Rizhao and Rio.

"No, no, no. Strictly speaking, Rio is my Pokémon and is a part of me. We never said we couldn't bring our own Pokémon to race together, did we?"

Ming Rizhao argued slyly, steeling herself. After all, it was hard to explain that she couldn't ride that heavy two-wheeled motorcycle on her own.

"But..."

Seeing Masha seem to want to say more, Red, who was already dressed in a full rider suit, waved his hand. "Forget it, Boss Masha. It doesn't matter if it's one person or one person and a Pokémon."

"However," he added with a smile, "since you've brought a Pokémon, then it shouldn't be a problem for me to bring my own Pokémon as well, right?"

Misa and Ming Rizhao naturally did not refuse Red's proposal.

Soon, two distinctly different motorcycles were pushed to the starting line of the racetrack.

On the left was the traditional two-wheeled motorcycle, with two wide, thick tires at the front and back, and a "rumbling" engine, like a beast about to roar through the mountain forest, its presence astonishing. Ming Rizhao, dressed in a rider's suit, sat astride it, and in front of her was Riolu, holding the handlebars. Even with a person and a Pokémon riding on the motorcycle at the same time, they couldn't obscure the motorcycle's huge body.

And on the right was a streamlined maglev motorcycle. Two rotors, flashing with electric light, spun with a "buzz," providing a continuous magnetic force that created a repulsive force with the electromagnets buried under the racetrack, allowing the entire motorcycle to levitate. And Red and his Pokémon, Pikachu, were also ready.

The Bōsōzoku underling responsible for giving the signal raised his flag high.

"Three, two, one, on your marks, get set..."

"...Go!"

"VROOOM—" "SWOOSH—"

The two motorcycles, like flood dragons entering the sea, rushed forward.

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