Chapter 228: Sonia and the Dawn's Wing
Chapter 228: Sonia and the Dawn's Wing
Bang!
The wobbly pink jeep finally crashed into the roadside barrier.
Amid the shocked exclamations and subsequent murmurs from the onlookers, a girl with a large-framed glasses, a curly orange ponytail, and a brown coat, her makeup perfectly applied, opened the car door and stumbled out.
"Teacher Jing He," the girl called out as she approached Jing He.
"Sonia?" Jing He was slightly surprised to see her.
Sonia pointed at herself, her emerald eyes blinking in surprise. "Teacher Jing He knows me?"
"Dan Emperor showed me your picture," Jing He said casually.
Hearing this, Sonia's fair face blushed slightly. "Oh, that's it, then."
Does Dan Emperor have my picture on his phone?
"Where are you—" Jing He asked.
Sonia finally reacted and quickly explained, "Oh, Dan Emperor said it's your first time in the Galar region, so you might not be familiar with the area. He told my grandmother, and she asked me to come and greet you."
"My grandmother is Dr. Mulan."
Wait, couldn't you two just communicate directly?
Why involve Dr. Mulan in the middle?
She continued, "Teacher Jing He, get in the car!"
Get in the car?
This car might just send you to meet your ancestors after one ride.
Sonia is famously known as a "road killer."
Speaking of which, there are two notable people in the Galar region when it comes to transportation.
One is Dan Emperor, who might get lost just walking out of the Pokemon Center.
The second is the beautiful Sonia, who is completely unaware of her poor driving skills and is also a "road killer."
More importantly, these two are childhood sweethearts and best friends!
Jing He was thinking of what title to give them to match their unique abilities.
If it's a title, there's one more thing to remember.
Dan Emperor and Sonia are not only childhood sweethearts but also fierce rivals, similar to Red and Green.
And Dan Emperor's first defeat was at the hands of Sonia.
Hmm? So Red and Green are...
"Would you like... me to drive?" Jing He tentatively asked.
"Eh?"
Sonia tilted her head.
Jing He rubbed his chin. "Nothing, just that I'm quite curious about the local customs and scenery of the Galar region. I think driving myself would help me understand better."
A reasonable request.
Faced with a reasonable request from a guest from afar, Sonia couldn't refuse.
"Sure."
But not being able to show off her excellent driving skills to Teacher Jing He was a bit disappointing for Sonia.
She then picked up her Pokemon, a Growlithe, and walked to the passenger seat.
Growlithe is Sonia's Pokemon and one of her important partners.
Jing He let out a slight sigh of relief.
He picked up the little Vulpix, an Ice-type, and sat in the driver's seat.
It was only then that Sonia noticed the adorable Ice Vulpix, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Super cute!!"
She quickly grabbed the Ice Vulpix's two small ears.
She gently pinched them and didn't want to let go.
"Ou, Ou?"
The Ice Vulpix looked at Jing He as if seeking help.
But its pitiful gaze instantly charmed Sonia.
Sonia's Growlithe was similarly charmed.
Its eyes turned into hearts, and it kicked its short legs, wagging its tongue as it jumped off Sonia.
It eagerly ran to the Ice Vulpix, panting and wagging its short tail rapidly.
The Ice Vulpix was a bit embarrassed by their enthusiasm, but it wasn't as shy as before. It was quite friendly to Jing He's friends and their Pokemon.
"Ou, Ou~~"
It greeted the Growlithe politely.
The Growlithe was instantly smitten.
Crack!
The Growlithe's tail sparked with golden electricity, making a crisp sound.
"Woof?" (Are you hungry?)
"Ou, Ou~~" (Not really.)
Before the Ice Vulpix could respond, a Gengar suddenly emerged from the shadows in the backseat, its long, crimson tongue lolling out, and it grinned menacingly at the Growlithe.
"Ha, ha!" (I'm thirsty!)
Seeing the terrifying Gengar appear suddenly, the Growlithe's pupils contracted, and it stiffened, falling over straight.
"Ah, Growlithe!" Sonia exclaimed.
The Growlithe lay in the car, its tongue hanging out, foaming at the mouth, and its limbs twitching.
"Ha, ha?"
The Gengar scratched its head.
How can it be so easily scared?
Jing He, still getting familiar with the driver's seat, had a black line appear on his forehead.
Just a moment of inattention, and you scare someone's Growlithe into shock?
Fortunately, the Ice Vulpix gently blew two breaths on the Growlithe, and it slowly recovered.
Jing He kept apologizing to Sonia and the Growlithe.
"Teacher Jing He, your driving skills are pretty good."
Sonia, sitting in the passenger seat, couldn't help but comment.
Good driving skills?
Jing He was self-aware.
He was a typical elderly driver, steady and reliable, but not particularly exceptional.
This just shows how worrying Sonia's driving skills must be.
"How do we go?" Jing He asked.
"Um, let me... see." Sonia pulled out a map from the glove compartment and began browsing it.
Jing He's eyes flicked to the side, and his lips twitched slightly.
"You've got it backwards."
"Huh? Really?"
You and Dianci are a perfect match.
"Let me handle it."
Jing He took out the Pokedex and activated the navigation feature.
Pokedex: ?
"This is... a Pokedex?"
Seeing the Pokedex, Sonia's face showed surprise.
"Yeah, it's a gift from Professor Oak."
Actually, this was the first time Jing He had used the Pokedex, but the navigation feature was quite handy.
His destination this time was Armor Island. Although he was tempted to explore the Galar region, he didn't want to keep Matsu waiting for too long.
He could always explore after leaving Armor Island.
He also wanted to stay at the luxurious five-star hotel, the Loredana Ressort, in the Galar region.
But before heading to Armor Island...
Jing He first visited the largest department store in Miham City.
He told himself: "I can't go to Armor Island empty-handed, right?"
"Full Restores, Antidotes, Paralyze Heals, Max Potions—don't take too many, fifty of each should be enough."
"What? The store doesn't have that many Full Restores and Max Potions? We'll have to take what we can get."
"Get some Energy Roots and Energy Stones too."
"These Vitality Roots look pretty good. I'll buy some to make tea."
In Pokemon Sword/Shield, to go to Armor Island, you need to purchase the DLC and get a train ticket from Woodland Town Station.
But this wasn't a game, so going to Armor Island didn't need to be so complicated.
However, many people in the Galar region didn't even know about Armor Island, let alone visit it.
After leaving the department store, Sonia took Jing He to the Galar Fleet Company building in Miham City.
This was a special taxi service in the Galar region, or more accurately, a flying taxi service that could provide free transportation to licensed trainers.
Of course, you could also pay some League Coins to take passengers to most places in the Galar region.
Sonia contacted an older taxi driver through her phone.
He was wearing a thick cotton jacket, wind goggles, and a woolen cap, looking quite reliable.
Jing He recognized him immediately.
He was the flying taxi driver who appeared in almost every episode of Wings of Dawn.
He had driven Roz, Dianci, and many others, both trainers and ordinary people, and was a recurring character in the show.
Wings of Dawn was one of Jing He's favorite Pokemon series.
"Is this the young man?"
The taxi driver saw Jing He standing next to Sonia and smiled as he approached.
He was one of the few people who knew the exact location of Armor Island and a good friend of Matsu.
"Yes, we'll be counting on you, sir," Sonia said, bowing slightly.
"No problem."
The driver patted his chest and said, "Please wait here for a moment. My old buddy is still being serviced, I'll go check on it."
"Um, Teacher Jing He," Sonia suddenly said.
Jing He, who was thinking about how to keep Qiaodanjiang in line, looked at her.
Sonia pursed her lips, as if making a decision, and said, "I want to go to the Hoenn region for university!"
"Hoenn?" Jing He was taken aback.
Sonia nodded, "Kawu has told me a lot about the Hoenn region, and I'm very curious about it."
Kawu was the Gym Leader of the Galar region's Mechanic Stadium, but his hometown was in the Hoenn region.
"And I want to learn from you, Teacher Jing He!"
Sonia knew about Jing He's victory over Dianci. As Dianci's rival, she didn't want to admit the gap between them was that large.
Plus, the rumors that her challenge was due to a deal between Roz and Professor Magnolia made her decide to change her environment.
"Hmm, does your grandmother agree?" Jing He asked.
"My grandmother has already agreed," Sonia quickly replied. "And if I can learn from you, she fully supports it!"
Is that so?
"I have no objections. You can come to Hoenn anytime," Jing He said.
This counts as... recruiting top talent for the Kanaz Pokemon Academy, right?
And top talent at that!
Director Minjiang should treat me to a meal.
While Sonia wasn't as strong as Dianci, her abilities were still very impressive.
Moreover, her talent was more inclined towards research, and she could become a Pokemon researcher in the future.
Encouraged by Jing He's approval, Sonia's face lit up, and she nodded eagerly.
"Great!"
At the same time...
A large bird Pokemon with blue-black, armor-like feathers appeared in their line of sight.
The "Wings of Dawn" Corviknight!
It was holding an old taxi in its talons, and the driver was riding on its back.
"Ha-ha-ha! After the maintenance, our tank is full again!" the driver laughed heartily.
But Jing He's expression changed.
He felt a slight movement from the Luxury Ball at his waist.
The next second...
A red light flashed.
Qiaodanjiang, his eyes blazing with excitement, appeared beside him, picked up a rock, and threw it, swinging his hammer in one fluid motion.
A Corviknight soared through the Galar sky, breaking through the overcast clouds.
(End of Chapter)
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