Chapter 113: The Brionne Band is Officially Formed
Under Bai Feng's organization, the Ghost-type Pokémon gathered all the members of the "Rebirth" Organization on the Island and tied them up.
As for Bai Feng, he contacted Grandpa Fu. He didn't know many people in the Pokémon League, only Grandpa Fu could be contacted.
After learning the details of the matter, Grandpa Fu contacted Mr. Bryan, who was one of the Elite Four.
Although Mr. Bryan was semi-retired, he still had to inquire about such a big matter. So, Bryan contacted another Pokémon League member who was active near the Island.
A Search Officer specializing in combating crime.
After Grandpa Fu informed Bai Feng that Mr. Bryan had sent someone over, Bai Feng waited at the Supply Station with peace of mind.
As for the Ghost-type Pokémon, they all retreated back to their Ghost Ship.
Bai Feng went to see their Ghost Ship docked at the Seaside. The ship was quite large, but he didn't know which century it was an antique left over from. It had also recently gone through a tornado and was now in a dilapidated state. Bai Feng had serious doubts about whether it could still sail the sea.
The Pokémon League's actions were swift. After Bai Feng stayed on the Island for a day, an aircraft slowly landed on the Island.
Not long after, a large man with snow-white hair and a full beard jumped down from the aircraft. Although his build was huge, his movements were exceptionally agile.
Bai Feng looked at the person who arrived and thought in surprise: Isn't this the Gym Leader of Yingxue Gym, Defu?
Although this Defu was a little different from the impression he had of him, the difference wasn't significant.
Along with Defu, there were also more than ten Pokémon League members wearing battle uniforms. They were all Defu's subordinates.
Defu also saw Bai Feng from a distance. He strode over, slapped Bai Feng's shoulder with a hand like a bear's paw, and laughed heartily:
"That, ah, are you the Bai Feng Mr. Bryan mentioned? That, ah, you really are a good young man!"
"That, ah" was Mr. Defu's catchphrase. Through a conversation, Bai Feng learned that Mr. Defu was not only the Gym Leader of Yingxue Gym at this time but also a Search Officer for the Pokémon League.
Normally, when he was away on a task, his son would serve as the temporary Gym Leader.
This time, he happened to be on a task nearby, so Mr. Bryan asked him to come over.
"That, ah, where are those people? Can you take me to see them?" After some pleasantries, Defu said to Bai Feng.
"Of course, please follow me, Mr. Defu."
Saying this, Bai Feng led Mr. Defu and the Search Officers behind him into the Supply Station. The people from the "Rebirth" Organization were lying scattered on the ground.
"It's these people again! That, ah, they're really annoying!" Mr. Defu said with a look of disgust.
Hearing this, Bai Feng asked doubtfully, "Mr. Defu has encountered people from the 'Rebirth' Organization before?"
"That, ah, this Organization only recently appeared suddenly." Mr. Defu nodded. "That, ah, aren't you from Biyi City? Since the matter in Biyi City happened, the Pokémon League has been investigating it.
That, ah, then we discovered that matter was being manipulated by an Organization called New Life."
Bai Feng thought to himself: As expected!
When he saw the Pokémon kept in cages at the Weather Institute, he noticed their state was exactly the same as the Coalossal and Steelix that caused chaos in Biyi City. Now it seems they are indeed all part of the same group.
"That, ah, after a thorough investigation, the Pokémon League discovered many of their bases in various places. These bases kept a large number of Pokémon. These Pokémon were not only injected with medicine but were also kept together to kill and devour each other..."
Because it was too dark, Mr. Defu didn't dare to continue speaking at this point. After all, in his eyes, Bai Feng was still just a young boy, and it wouldn't be good if he scared him.
This was indeed the first time Bai Feng had encountered the dark side of the Pokémon World, but he wasn't surprised. No matter where, a dark side always exists.
"Let's not talk about it anymore, let's not talk about it. Leave all these people to me. That, ah, don't worry, they will all receive the punishment they deserve!"
Defu was worried about causing too much psychological impact on the young boy Bai Feng, so he chuckled and started to change the subject.
"That, ah, didn't you say there were some other Pokémon? Where are they? We'll take them together."
"Okay, please follow me."
Bai Feng then took Defu to the warehouse where the cages containing the abnormal Pokémon were kept. These Pokémon had also been moved there by the Ghost-type Pokémon.
After watching these Pokémon being moved into the aircraft, Bai Feng took Defu and his subordinates to the Research Institute to check the situation and helped them find all the data inside the Research Institute.
After finishing all this, Defu said to Bai Feng, "That, ah, I heard that the ones who caught these people were a group of Ghost-type Pokémon. That, ah, can I meet them?"
Bai Feng didn't rashly agree to Defu but first went to ask Mismagius for its opinion.
Originally, Mismagius didn't want to meet Defu, but Bai Feng suggested it meet him, saying perhaps it could inquire about a way to cure Misdreavus!
Hearing this, Mismagius had no choice but to agree.
After meeting Mismagius and the other Ghost-type Pokémon, Defu solemnly expressed his gratitude to them. His attitude was very sincere, making some of the Ghost-type Pokémon feel embarrassed. After all, they didn't capture these criminals for the sake of humans; they just wanted to vent their personal desires.
Bai Feng helped Mismagius ask Defu if there was a way to help Misdreavus return to normal. Defu shook his head and said, "That, ah, I'm afraid not. The Pokémon League's Research Institute is already doing its best, but there has been no progress so far."
Bai Feng and Mismagius were both very disappointed after hearing this. Now Misdreavus had fallen into a frenzied state again, and Chikorita temporarily couldn't grow new leaves, so Mismagius had no choice but to lock it up.
Defu asked Mismagius if it wanted to take Misdreavus and leave with him, so that once the Pokémon League researched the appropriate medicine, they could help treat Misdreavus immediately.
Mismagius decisively refused. It still remained vigilant towards humans as a creature. How could it possibly leave with strangers?
Defu was regretful after learning of Mismagius's decision, but he gathered his subordinates and helped the Ghost-type Pokémon repair the Ghost Ship. The material used was from the Supply Station's stock.
Not to mention, Mr. Defu's subordinates were truly talented individuals. Not only could they combat criminals, but they could even repair ships properly.
After a round of repairs, the entire Ghost Ship underwent a complete transformation. The original gloomy and frightening atmosphere disappeared, replaced by a touch of simplicity.
This made Mismagius a bit dissatisfied. They were a Ghost Ship, making a living on the sea based on terrifying legends. Now that it had become like this, did it, the captain, still have any face left?!
Unfortunately, it had no choice. The original Ghost Ship was too badly damaged; it would likely fall apart as soon as it hit the water. Although it no longer looked like a Ghost Ship in its current state, at least it didn't have to worry about falling apart at any moment.
In the end, Mismagius could only reluctantly accept.
Before leaving, Mr. Defu and his subordinates told Bai Feng that the Pokémon League would soon send people to take over the Island again and search for the remains of the victims.
After those people were killed, their bodies were thrown into the sea. It would probably not be easy to find them now.
Since the matter had been resolved, Bai Feng and his companions also had to continue their journey. Mismagius and the others had already left by driving the Ghost Ship ahead of time, without even saying goodbye to Bai Feng and his companions.
Although Bai Feng felt regretful, he also felt it was normal. After all, their bond with Mismagius wasn't that deep.
Bai Feng retrieved the skiff he had chosen earlier from the Supply Station (he had already paid the money). He had Bai Ye use Psychic to move it to the Seaside, then released Gyarados and tied the skiff to Gyarados with a rope.
After everything was ready, Bai Feng said, "Gyarados, it's up to you now!"
"Roar!!!"
Gyarados roared towards the sky and slowly swam into the sea, dragging the skiff.
"Quack~ quack~ quack~" Wait for me, wait for me.
Bai Feng and his companions had just left the shore when they saw Chatot flying over in a hurry, carrying a small package on its back, and then landing breathlessly on the edge of the skiff.
As soon as it stood firm, the package on its back came undone, and berries rolled out one by one. Some fell directly into the seawater, making Chatot cry out "Quack quack quack".
Heartache!
These berries were the reward Bai Feng had given it earlier.
Bai Feng asked doubtfully, "Why are you here?"
Chatot said with a shy expression, "That... that, little sister doesn't want to struggle anymore. Can you take me in, young man?"
Bai Feng almost spat out saliva. You're asking to be taken care of! Good thing you're a female bird. If you were male, what would that make me?!
"Are you sure you want to come with me?" Bai Feng asked.
"Quack~ quack~ quack~" Yes, yes, yes. That place is just a Place of Sadness for me.
Chatot replied with a sorrowful expression.
"Alright then, in that case, you can follow me." Bai Feng thought for a moment and agreed.
Chatot was instantly overjoyed upon hearing this and shouted loudly, "Yay! You won't regret taking me in! I can sing, I guarantee you'll like it!"
Bai Feng said in surprise, "You can sing too?"
This question stumped Chatot. Besides me, who else around you can sing?
"Just then, a red light flashed at Bai Feng's waist, and Brionne appeared on the skiff. It said with a proud expression:"
"Sirene~ Sirene~" I am the number one Diva by Bai Feng's side!
Chatot was very unconvinced.
"Quack~ quack~ quack~" If you've got the guts, let's have a competition! I don't believe it, is there anyone who can sing better than me?!
"Sirene~ Sirene~" Compete then, who's afraid of who?!
Seeing them like this, Bai Feng found it very interesting, so he happily took on the role of judge for the two Pokémon's singing competition.
Just like that, in a leisurely atmosphere, Bai Feng rode the skiff, swaying as it sailed towards the depths of the sea.
The final result of the competition was naturally that Brionne won. Brionne's singing now had its own unique style, while Chatot was still only at the level of imitation.
Having lost the competition, Chatot was a bit dejected. Its previous Pokémon Trainer loved listening to it sing the most and praised its singing as the most beautiful sound in the world.
Bai Feng then said, "Oh right, the two of you, plus Kricketune, can form a Band! Kricketune will be in charge of accompaniment, Brionne will be the Lead Singer, and Chatot can be the Backup Singer!"
Hearing Bai Feng's suggestion, Brionne's eyes lit up. It absolutely loved this thought! As expected of Bai Feng, to have such a brilliant thought!
Brionne immediately looked at Bai Feng with starry eyes.
"Sirene~ Sirene~" Quick, quick, call Kricketune out.
Brionne urged.
Hearing this, Bai Feng smiled and released Kricketune. Brionne immediately pounced on it, hugged Kricketune, and said, "Kricketune, how about we form a Band? I'll be the Lead Singer, and you can provide the accompaniment!"
Kricketune was also very interested in this suggestion and immediately nodded in agreement.
Chatot on the side had a bewildered expression. You both agreed? What about my opinion? I haven't said yes yet! Is my opinion not important?
Brionne had already decided to sing a song. Seeing Chatot standing still, it asked doubtfully, "What are you standing there for? Come over!"
Chatot thought to itself: I'll go, I'll go. When my skill level improves in the future, your Lead Singer position will be mine!
The three Pokémon huddled together and whispered for a while, seemingly discussing how they would cooperate with each other. Before long, the Band's first partnership began.
First, Kricketune's prelude began to play. Gentle violin sound drifted over the sea, making one feel as if they had transformed into a fish in the sea, swimming freely and unrestrainedly with the seawater.
Following that was the singing of the Lead Singer, Brionne. To match Kricketune's prelude, Brionne chose an ethereal and soothing song.
As soon as that singing began, Bai Feng and Bai Ye immediately felt all the restlessness in their hearts gently swept away.
A solo by Brionne followed, then Chatot's voice joined in. Although it didn't have its own singing style, it could imitate different timbres, and its cooperation with Brionne was simply seamless.
Hearing Brionne sing so seriously, Chatot had to admit defeat. This singing was indeed something it couldn't compare to at the moment!
After the song ended, Bai Feng and Bai Ye were still immersed in the singing, unable to pull themselves out for a long time.
After a good while, the two of them finally clapped their hands vigorously.
"Sirene~ Sirene~" Thank you for your support, thank you for your support.
Brionne stood at the front of the inflatable boat, like a true singer, bowing to the audience in thanks after the song ended.
Kricketune was also very excited. It hadn't played a piece so smoothly in a long time. Brionne was simply its Muse, its source of inspiration!
It swore that from now on, it would be Brionne's Exclusive Accompanist!
While clapping, Bai Feng happily announced, "I now announce that the Brionne Band is established starting today!"
So everyone started clapping. Although Chatot regretted not being able to become the Lead Singer, it was still a member of the Band after all, so it also clapped vigorously.
Bai Feng, who clearly didn't know much about music, commented seriously, "Hmm, the performance was very good. It's just that the accompaniment is a bit monotonous. You can find more members to join in the future."
However, his words received unanimous agreement from both Brionne and Kricketune.
(End of Chapter)