140 - First Encounter With Team Magma! The Fashionable Girl's Entrustment
The bus was packed with passengers, each with their own thoughts and concerns. Qin Yun remained still, but the fashionable girl sitting beside him acted first, swiftly slapping away An Cheng's hand. Her reflexes were sharp.
She then turned towards Qin Yun, leaning in so close that her voice was barely above a whisper.
An Cheng, feeling an ominous chill, silently prayed while urgently signaling the driver to start the bus.
For added security, passengers had the option of purchasing insurance for 20 Pokédollars. In the event of an attack or disaster, the insurance company would cover all damages.
As soon as the man with the briefcase stepped out, a Mightyena at the roadside let out a low, threatening growl, its sharp eyes locked onto him.
One by one, the passengers disembarked, each step filled with hesitation.
"They're after me," the fashionable girl whispered urgently. "I have something valuable that must not fall into their hands."
She took a deep breath. "Once I step out, I'll release my Pokémon and bolt to the side. That should distract them. Stay here; you'll be safer that way."
The briefcase man cast a panicked glance at her, and she responded with a small shake of her head.
Please, don't do anything reckless.
A man from the crowd hesitated before stepping forward. "Brother, we're from the Shui'nan Group. You—"
Before he could finish, the situation spiraled out of control. Seeing her companion in immediate danger, the fashionable girl had no choice but to act. With practiced speed, she released three Poké Balls into the air.
The bus route was well-maintained, regularly cleared for travel, yet today's sudden roadblock was anything but normal.
A sense of unease settled over the fashionable girl beside Qin Yun.
Then, with a forceful smack, a Lava Team member landed a heavy slap across An Cheng's face, leaving a red mark.
"Open the door! Now!" the girl ordered urgently.
"What's the point of being handsome? This is a world where only strength matters," someone muttered.
The Shui'nan Group, the parent company of the bus service, was well known, yet even they weren't immune to the terror of Team Magma.
Ahead, two Mightyena and a Houndoom stood in the middle of the road, exuding an oppressive aura.
Beside Qin Yun, a young woman named Stephanie, around his age, sat quietly. She was beautiful, with a sweet demeanor.
As the bus finally started moving again, An Cheng stayed quiet despite his lingering irritation toward Qin Yun.
But his silence was driven by fear—he, like everyone else, had heard the chilling rumors about Team Magma.
Though his face burned from the slap, An Cheng forced a smile, swallowing his anger.
"What are you waiting for? Get off the bus now!"
It wasn't common for someone like An Cheng to secure this job. Either he was exceptionally skilled or he had strong family connections.
Despite his arrogance, An Cheng was cautious. He only looked down on ordinary people but understood when to tread carefully.
Two hours later, the bus came to an abrupt halt.
Zvitch Hibiscus, the chairman of Devon Corp and father of the current Hoenn League Champion, was a well-respected figure.
The fashionable girl beside Qin Yun was undoubtedly a Pokémon Trainer.
"In case of an emergency, don't panic," she advised. "We have a high-level Pokémon Trainer on board for protection."
Yet Qin Yun noticed that neither she nor Stephanie seemed concerned about An Cheng's presence. It was as if they didn't find him threatening at all.
An Cheng scowled inwardly, not taking Qin Yun seriously.
"Hands up!"
Team Magma was one of the most dangerous organizations in the Hoenn region. Their brutality was infamous.
Yet the commanding tone of the man speaking to him irked Qin Yun, so he chose to ignore him.
Suddenly, the space around them was filled with Pokémon.
The bus doors creaked open.
"Mightyena, use Crunch!"
Qin Yun turned to the fashionable girl, nodding in appreciation for her quick thinking.
On his other side, the girl in her twenties had a striking look—short skirt, black stockings, long legs, a trendy bag slung over her shoulder, and the faint scent of perfume.
Could she be connected to Zvitch? Qin Yun speculated. Maybe she works for Devon Corp.
"Aren't you supposed to be the bus guardian?" she challenged An Cheng. "We're under attack—why aren't you helping?"
An Cheng's confident expression faltered.
"If Zvitch himself values this girl, helping her could be beneficial."
He hesitated for only a moment. "Alright, I'll get everyone off immediately."
Each bus was assigned an elite Trainer to ensure passenger safety.
The fashionable girl's Pokémon were no pushovers—one was at the peak of the elite level, while the other two were in the late-elite stage.
"Devon Corp…?"
Team Magma quickly released six more Pokémon, adding to their initial three. With the fashionable girl's Pokémon included, a total of twelve powerful Pokémon now filled the battlefield.
Qin Yun frowned. If An Cheng had been more respectful, perhaps he would've helped.
Yet this was Team Magma, a ruthless organization that rivaled the Pokémon League in influence.
An Cheng's eyes darted to the two women sitting beside Qin Yun, lighting up with interest.
"An Cheng!"
"Brother, I need a favor."
Yet, when he glanced at Qin Yun again, his expression darkened. He clearly didn't like seeing a man more handsome than himself.
The situation reminded Qin Yun of events from Pokémon Emerald, though some details differed.
The fashionable girl and the briefcase man exchanged nervous glances. Qin Yun noticed her hand already resting near her waist, ready to summon her Pokémon at a moment's notice.
His gaze followed hers—three Trainers, clad in Team Magma uniforms, stood in the middle of the road.
She turned to Qin Yun with a faint smile.
"Boy, didn't you hear me talking to you?"
In this world, only Trainers with licenses could travel between cities alone. Those without one had to rely on public transport.
The Lava Team had blocked the road completely, their Mightyena standing by the bus door like sentinels.
Qin Yun sighed. Team Magma had always been aggressive.
"Mightyena, sniff out anything suspicious," ordered one of the uniformed Trainers.
An Cheng clenched his jaw. Team Magma was beyond his ability to handle.
Qin Yun had paid 320 Pokédollars for his ticket—a steep but reasonable price for such a secure mode of transport.
Ann Samson, one of the passengers, trembled in fear.
The bus departed on schedule at 10 a.m. Fortunately, Qin Yun had secured a seat in the third-to-last row. Otherwise, he would've had to wait for the afternoon bus.
An Cheng let out a bitter chuckle. Just my luck… running into Team Magma.
Other passengers eyed him enviously, likely aware of his elite status.
One of the Magma Grunts barked orders at Qin Yun.
The fashionable girl was outnumbered three to one—an uphill battle.
Team Magma's Pokémon lineup was formidable: one at elite peak, six at late-elite, and two at elite-mid level.
Fortunately, the bus had a specialized Pokémon-repellent spray, effective against 90% of wild Pokémon.
But even that wasn't foolproof.
The girl's speed earlier suggested two things: either she was an elite-level Trainer, or she was hiding something valuable.
The abrupt braking jolted everyone out of their distracted states.
"Thanks," Qin Yun muttered.
"I'll protect you on this journey," she reassured him. "No need to be afraid."
Team Magma's presence here was unusual.
Though An Cheng was an elite Trainer with three strong Pokémon, he was still far from Team Magma's level. Fighting them was suicidal.
"Damn it… Why now?!"
Mightyena snarled, baring its sharp fangs, making the passengers shrink back in fear.
"Golbat, come out!"
"Everyone off the bus!"
If the fashionable girl's item was important enough, Team Magma wouldn't hesitate to eliminate witnesses.
An Cheng grabbed Qin Yun, attempting to pull him to his feet.
Qin Yun accepted a small USB drive from the girl—it was finely crafted, likely valuable.
Two Mightyena, late-elite tier. Houndoom, elite peak.
Qin Yun nodded.
The driver, sweating, knew resisting Team Magma would be futile.
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