Departure! To the Capital Metropolis

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The next day, August 14, was fine.

"Did you forget anything?"

Emma looked at Bruce, who was only carrying a backpack, and couldn't help but ask.

"Mom, this is the tenth time you've asked me that," Bruce smiled helplessly.

Emma gave him a stern look and then said, "Son, it's normal to be worried, especially since this is your first time traveling far on your own."

Bruce patted his chest and replied with a confident smile, "Don't worry, I have everything with me. I'll take care of myself."

The smart freshmen had already sent their luggage to the school instead of carrying a large bag. Norman had traveled all the way to the Capital Metropolis. Obviously, Bruce was a very clever person.

As he drove the car, William laughed and said, "When you get there, stay close to your cousin. After all, she stayed there an extra year, so ask her about everything."

"I know," Bruce nodded.

William continued, "Also, when you're there, remember to keep a low profile and stay elegant—don't embarrass the Bayne family."

Speaking of this, William's eyebrows lifted, and he said loudly, "I remember when I was in college, I was a legendary figure. Who didn't know me back then?"

"Get to the point," Emma scolded him with a glare.

"Hey, these are important points," William smiled shyly and continued, "Don't get into conflicts with your classmates. Of course, if you do have any conflicts, it's fine. We'll settle them on the battlefield."

"If you encounter any injustices, just call us."

"Although the Capital Metropolis is big, our Bayne family is no pushover, and your grandfather's name is still well-respected."

"Anyway, if you run into something you really can't handle, mention your grandfather's name, and I promise it'll get resolved!"

Hearing this, Bruce felt even more curious about John Bayne's exact responsibilities.

He'd seen strange things during the Grenn Forest incident some time ago—just one phone call had caused a massive mobilization.

Helicopters weren't anything unusual; they could even pick him up and take him to school if needed.

Most notably, five people closely followed John Bayne, each clearly well-trained and highly influential in their own right.

Bruce could feel that they carried a distinct aura, an intensity in their eyes that belonged to people who'd seen harsh realities.

"It has something to do with the magistrate…" Bruce thought to himself.

Limited by his current level and without William and Emma taking the initiative to tell him, Bruce didn't know John Bayne's exact responsibilities.

But judging by William and Emma's attitudes and the inexplicable fear on the face of the Pokémon hunter at the time, the old man must be a ruthless person.

Thoughts swirled in his mind, but Bruce didn't ask his parents about this matter; since they didn't bring it up, they must have deeper considerations.

Although Bruce was curious, he managed to hold back his curiosity.

Throughout history, countless travelers have gotten into trouble due to unexplained curiosity.

After a while, the car came to a steady stop in front of the train station in the southern city of Fairbay.

"We won't be getting off. Head in on your own," William said, turning to look at Bruce.

"No problem," Bruce nodded.

Emma looked at him, and the countless words she was forming in her mouth finally turned into four simple words: "Be careful out there."

"Will do."

Bruce nodded heavily, then waved to the two and got out of the car.

When the car gradually disappeared from sight, Bruce looked up at the towering train station and became entranced by the three big characters on it: Fairbay Station.

"Capital, here I come."

Bruce muttered quietly, his eyes filled with anticipation, as he walked toward the station.

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Endsville City, Anliang Village

"Dear, be obedient when you're there. Don't get into fights with your classmates. If you have any complaints, tell Grandma." The old woman, leaning on her cane, looked at Alice Davies with a smile.

Alice had her hair in a high ponytail and looked quite spirited, but her eyes were slightly red, and her lips were tightly pressed.

"Alright, take everything with you. There are a lot of people along the way, so don't lose your things."

"It's school—remember to call Grandma."

"Yes!" Alice nodded firmly.

"Eevee~" The little Eevee rested on Alice's shoulder, stretched out a tiny paw, and waved twice at the old woman.

"I know, I know," the old woman said with a smile. "Eevee, you take good care of her too."

"Eevee!!" Eevee nodded quickly.

"When you arrive, don't feel homesick and study hard. Grandma is still waiting for you to live in a big city!" the old woman said with a warm smile.

"I'll work hard," Alice's eyes were filled with determination.

"Alright, accept all the money your neighbors give you. The Metropolis is a big city, and there are a lot of places that need money."

Saying this, the old woman had a radiant smile on her face and said, "You're the only one in our village who got into college this year, and the village chief said the University of Kunlun is especially good."

"Alright, alright, Grandma, I can't keep talking, so hurry on and start your new life," said the old woman.

Alice's gaze swept one last time over her kindly grandmother, the tail-wagging Poochyena, and the old house where she'd lived for over ten years.

Finally, she softly said, "Then, I'll be off."

"Go on." The old woman waved.

Alice Davies dragged her luggage, not looking back, as she stubbornly and resolutely set foot on the path ahead.

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The city of Fairbay is located in the southwest region, thousands of kilometers from the University Metropolis in the northeast. Although train speeds aren't what they used to be, it still takes over half a day.

Of course, flying would be a better option.

Less time and cheaper prices.

But Bruce didn't mind the extra time. Instead, he preferred to enjoy the scenery from the train window, experiencing the world up close.

This train was very quiet. Bruce looked around; most of the passengers were young men and women who looked like university students.

Besides, this time was the peak of the school year start, and university students were generally of high quality.

In the class group chat, each student posted a photo of themselves heading to university. Daisuke, who took a photo at the gates of the University of Houston, Theo Hernandez, who took a photo at the gates of the Magistrate Academy of Avalon, and so on.

Bruce couldn't help but think of the girl from Anliang Village, wondering which university she had been admitted to.

As he pondered, a message from his cousin Jessica came through.

"Where are you? How much longer?"

Bruce tapped the screen and replied, "Almost there, only three hours left."

"Alright, I'll pick you up with my boyfriend."

"Boyfriend?"

"Yes, I'll introduce him to you later."

Bruce put down his phone, leaned back in his seat, and enjoyed the scenery passing quickly by the window.

The Capital Metropolis was almost here.

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