Su Yi, The Pokemon(?) Master (Pokemon X Monster Hunter Fanfic)

"Kubfu!"

Kubfu gazed at Su Yi, as if it had realized something.

It lifted its head, looking at Su Yi with a mixture of shyness and anticipation.

Seeing this, Su Yi knew that saying anything sentimental at this moment would just be unnecessary hesitation.

Although their time together hadn't been long, Master Mustard and his wife had always taken great care of him.

Perhaps, just as Mustard had said, he saw a shadow of Leon's past self in Su Yi—

And that was why he had chosen to entrust Kubfu to him.

This was a sign of trust.

An expectation.

Su Yi didn't need to prove anything—Mustard had already decided that Su Yi was the right person.

"I will take good care of Kubfu."

Su Yi nodded solemnly, accepting Kubfu's Poké Ball.

"I believe in you."

Mustard smiled.

Su Yi crouched down, lowering himself to Kubfu's eye level.

"Kubfu, do you like adventure?"

"Fuu?"

Kubfu tilted its head, a little confused.

Su Yi smiled.

"I mean—leaping between giant trees in the forest, trekking across vast deserts, exploring deep valleys, and strolling across breathtaking plateaus."

"Watching the sunset over the ocean, searching for treasures hidden in coral reefs, picking the most delicious fruits in dangerous places, soaking in a hot spring in the middle of a frozen landscape…"

"That kind of adventure."

For a moment, Kubfu's eyes lit up with longing.

"Kubfu!"

...

The dojo was peaceful and quiet in the early morning.

"Oh? Su Yi, you're heading to the mainland?"

On the video call, Leon's face appeared.

Su Yi nodded with a smile.

"Yeah, I haven't experienced the full energy of Galar yet."

"Hahaha! You're going to love it here!"

"How about this—I'll have you take a Flying Taxi straight to Wyndon!"

Leon grinned.

"Sounds good to me."

With their meeting point set, Su Yi ended the call.

"So, Su Yi is finally setting off."

Mustard and his wife approached him.

"I really appreciate everything you've done for me," Su Yi said sincerely.

"I'll definitely come back to visit."

"Just go out there and follow your heart, but be careful."

Mustard advised.

"Alright, I'm off!"

With Kubfu and Rucao, Su Yi mounted on his Kulu-Ya-Ku and headed for the Armor Station.

...

At the station, Su Yi unexpectedly ran into Bea.

"Bea? Are you leaving the Isle of Armor too?"

Bea nodded.

"I've been away for a long time. It's about time I headed back."

"Otherwise, Chairman Rose is going to start nagging me again."

"If you have time later, come to Stow-on-Side and find me."

"We still have a battle to finish."

Bea raised her fist.

Su Yi grinned and bumped fists with her.

"Next time, give it everything you've got."

"I expect nothing less."

Bea smiled confidently.

...

The Corviknight Taxi lifted off, slowly ascending into the sky.

Through the window, Su Yi and Rucao watched as the station grew smaller and smaller, vanishing in the distance as the strong winds carried them toward the mainland.

Wyndon—the most prosperous city in the Galar region.

Towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and a modern atmosphere filled every corner.

As the Corviknight Taxi descended, it landed gently in the plaza in front of Wyndon Stadium.

"We've arrived, sir."

The goggle-wearing taxi pilot informed them.

"Got it. Thanks a lot."

Su Yi stepped out, with Rucao by his side, taking his first steps into the heart of Galar.

Sunlight poured down as Su Yi lifted his head, taking in everything around him.

The massive stadium stood tall at the center of the city, towering over the bustling streets.

In the vast plaza, people moved about with Pokémon of all shapes and sizes, weaving through the urban landscape.

Flourishing. Bustling. Crowded.

This was completely different from the untamed forests and deep valleys he had traveled through before.

This was civilization and order.

"Meow! What is this place? Is it an outpost nya? It's so lively!"

Rucao's eyes widened, curiously looking around in excitement.

"Rucao, this isn't an outpost. It's a city."

"A place where humans and Pokémon live together—not a place for hunting and adventure, but one filled with bright lights, flowing traffic, and endless energy."

Su Yi sighed in admiration—he had finally arrived in a modern metropolis.

He had almost forgotten what this kind of world felt like.

"Meow! How can that thing move so fast, nya?! And what's that, nya?!"

Rucao, who had never seen advanced technology before, was overwhelmed with curiosity, asking one question after another.

Su Yi patiently explained everything.

"It's amazing, nya! Now I finally get that feeling, Su Yi—the feeling of being in another world!"

Rucao's voice filled with excitement as the reality of this new environment sank in.

"Pretty incredible, isn't it?"

Su Yi couldn't help but marvel at his own journey.

His golden finger not only allowed him to explore the wild, but also to witness the wonders of civilization.

"Yo! Su Yi, looks like you didn't get lost after all."

A familiar voice called out from behind him.

Turning around, Su Yi saw Leon descending gracefully on his Charizard.

"It's Champion Leon!"

"Leon is here!"

The moment Leon appeared, he instantly drew the attention of everyone nearby.

Being the most popular figure in Galar, Leon was immediately surrounded by flashing cameras and excited fans.

"Thank you, everyone!"

Leon greeted them warmly, waving as he made his way over to Su Yi.

"Looks like you're the one who got lost again."

Su Yi teased, knowing full well that Charizard was leading the way again.

"Roar…!"

Charizard spread its claws helplessly.

"Hahaha! It's all because Wyndon is just too big!"

Leon laughed it off without a care.

"Come with me, Su Yi."

"I want to introduce you to Chairman Rose. He's very interested in meeting you."

Leon didn't lead Su Yi to Rose Tower, but instead took him to a high-end restaurant, where they entered a private dining room.

Inside, a stern-looking woman in high heels stood behind a slightly chubby man dressed in casual attire.

"This is Chairman Rose."

"And this is his secretary, Oleana."

Leon introduced them.

"So, you're the interesting one Leon mentioned?"

"A traveler who brings unknown Pokémon into our world—Su Yi."

Chairman Rose's eyes gleamed with curiosity.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Chairman of the Galar Pokémon League."

Su Yi responded with calm confidence.

"I've heard you come from a place with unique Pokémon."

"The Pokémon beside you—is it from that place?"

"I've never seen one like it before."

Chairman Rose observed Rucao with great interest.

"Meow?"

Rucao shifted uncomfortably under his gaze.

Su Yi stepped forward, subtly blocking Rose's line of sight.

"I'm just an adventurer," he said casually.

"I've traveled through some fascinating places."

"I see… The world is vast, and there is still so much to discover."

Chairman Rose didn't press the issue, instead cutting straight to the point.

"Leon has already told me about you."

"Since he personally vouched for you, I trust his judgment."

With that, Chairman Rose placed a magnetic card on the table and slid it toward Su Yi.

"This is an official League ID."

"It's universally accepted across the Pokémon League and serves multiple functions."

Su Yi picked up the ID card, offering a polite nod.

"Thank you, Chairman Rose. And thank you, Leon."

"I hope your presence in Galar will bring something new to this region."

Chairman Rose's words carried a deeper meaning.

Su Yi furrowed his brows slightly.

Something about that felt… off.