Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 622 Ecological Dome

"Alright, Ash, if you encounter a legendary Pokémon, remember to contact me."

Natsume revealed his ultimate goal.

He remembered there were several legendary Pokémon in the Battle Frontier.

Although I don't know for sure whether the three divine pillars there have divine authority, that Toilet King definitely does.

If Ash had challenged the temple in the past, he would have covered the battlefield and collected the monsters along the way.

"Kacha~"

After hanging up the call, Natsume stretched.

Looking back, there was nothing but empty space behind her, except for Gadriya standing there. When Natsume turned around, she also looked down and stared blankly at him.

I feel like something's missing.
Natsume looked left and right, sensing that something was amiss.

"Where is Jiaozi?"

Natsume finally realized that something was wrong.

When I came back these days, I didn't seem to see Jiaozi anywhere.

Normally, in situations like this, the other party is the first to come forward to greet you.

"Miss Jiaozi, she seems very busy?"

Cattleya was lost in memories.

"During the time Mr. Natsume was away, the ecological dome was completed."

"After that, Miss Jiaozi stayed in there all the time."

Hearing this, Natsume nodded.

He got up and walked towards the giant ecological dome.

He needs to find out from Jiao Zi about the recent developments of the academy.

After passing groups of Dark-type Pokémon and greeting Tyranitar, Natsume entered the Eco-Dome.

The inconspicuous black bracelet on Natsume's wrist vibrated slightly, projecting a pale blue light screen. A flashing dot on the screen clearly marked the location of the Pride—the core area of ​​the Ecological Giant Egg.

He stepped into this magnificent man-made ecological wonder.

The interior space is much more spacious than it appears from the outside, with a towering dome simulating natural light and soft rays streaming down.

The air was moist and fresh, a mixture of earthy, plant, and faint scents of moisture.

The interior of the giant egg is cleverly divided into different ecological zones:
An area simulating a tropical rainforest, with tall, artificial trees with lush foliage and hanging vines, and a faint mist floating in the air.
A dry desert area with undulating sand dunes, cacti growing in abundance, and intense lights simulating the scorching sun;

There are also temperate grasslands, wetlands and marshes, and even a small area of ​​cold mountainous terrain that simulates the snow line. It has all kinds of terrain, making it a miniature natural world.

However, in stark contrast to this meticulously designed, vast space capable of holding thousands of Pokémon, the giant egg appears somewhat empty at this moment.

Most areas still only have basic vegetation and landforms, lacking vitality.

Only a few Dark-type Pokémon that originally lived in the back mountain of the academy and were naturally adapted to artificial environments roamed here.

The cunning scorpion climbed the rock face, occasionally letting out a sharp cry;
A pack of coyotes chased and frolicked in the grassland area;
Several dark crows landed on the artificial trees in the rainforest, curiously observing Natsume as he walked by.

They seem to have turned this place into a new playground, but their numbers are far from enough to fill this vast space.

Natsume walked through the rainforest area, following a clearly marked alloy path toward the core.

The closer you get to the center, the more obvious the energy fluctuations in the air become, and a gentle yet vibrant power spreads out.

Finally, he arrived at the core area.

The scenery here is completely different from that of the outer ring.

At the center is a circular space gently separated by a transparent energy barrier. Inside the barrier, the land is fertile, and the light is warm and pure, as if filtered through the finest lens.

Most striking is the illusory image of a giant tree rooted in the very center of the space—a tree that is not a physical entity but exudes immense life energy—a projection of the Tree of Life, the core manifestation of the power of the XY Slabs.

At this moment, two figures were standing beneath the illusory shadow of the giant tree.

Natsume's gaze immediately fell on that familiar figure—the Prodigy.

She was wearing a neat college administrator uniform, her originally carefully styled long hair simply tied back, a few strands of hair damp with sweat, sticking to her slightly flushed cheeks.

She held an electronic notepad in her hands, listening intently to the person in front of her, occasionally jotting down notes on the screen. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her focused gaze carried a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.

Her former pampered young lady demeanor has been replaced by a capable, focused, and even slightly travel-worn air, clearly indicating that she has devoted herself wholeheartedly to the construction and operation of the ecological dome during this period.

The one speaking to Jiaozi is Zhulan.

The Sinnoh champion wore a well-tailored white trench coat today, her posture upright, and her long golden hair shimmered under the simulated daylight.

With her arms crossed and a serious expression, she was pointing out the problems one by one, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable professionalism and authority.

"The soil here isn't very good. Gibles have a habit of digging holes, and it will collapse over time."

"The angle of inclination of the eastern rock face and the simulated duration of sunlight differ from the data from Ya Ya's wild habitat."

"The humidity in the Charmander's habitat fluctuates too much, and the temperature control system needs further optimization. The standard data provided by the Alliance is only for reference and must be fine-tuned according to this specific batch of eggs."

Her eyes were sharp, and every problem she pointed out was accompanied by clear data support and suggestions for improvement, showing that she had clearly done her homework.

Jiaozi nodded as she quickly took notes, occasionally looking up with a look of inquiry and a hint of nervousness at having her shortcomings pointed out.

"Yes, Miss Zhulan, I will modify this part of the data calibration one by one."

Beside them, in three clearly defined areas, you can see some Pokémon eggs or baby Pokémon:
In an area covered with fine sand and warm stones, several eggs with peculiar patterns were placed quietly.

In an area with jagged rocks, several small, big-headed teeth were clumsily gnawing on specially made mineral blocks;

In another area where the temperature was slightly higher, several small fire dragons with flames flickering on their tails were playing.

This is precisely the project in which the Academy collaborates with Cynthia, Shaka, and Jiko to jointly breed Gible, Axew, and Charmander, three Dragon/Fire-type Pokémon with enormous potential.

Cynthia's gaze swept over the young Pokémon, her tone softening slightly, but still carrying a sense of urging:

“Prodigies, details determine success or failure. The future of these little ones largely depends on the environment they are raised in. You must be even more meticulous.”

"I understand, Miss Zhulan, I will."

Before Jiaozi could finish speaking, her legs suddenly gave way slightly, seemingly due to continuous work and tense nerves. She instinctively grabbed the railing beside her, and the electronic notepad almost slipped from her grasp.

Just then, a calm voice came from the entrance:

"Looks like I've come at the wrong time? Or is it that the Sinnoh champion is particularly interested in our academy's incubation program and has come to act as a quality inspector in person?"

Natsume walked over slowly and helped Jiaozi up.

When Jiaozi saw Natsume, her eyes lit up, and her tired face instantly brightened, as if she had found her pillar of support. She subconsciously straightened her body.
"Mr. Natsume! You're back?"

Natsume nodded, then looked at Takeran, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Zhu Lan has actually stayed at the academy for so long!

He even went to Beishang Township, but the other party still hadn't left.

As his gaze swept over the three Pokémon behind him, a knowing glint flashed in Natsume's eyes.

It seems that Ji Ke and Xia Ka's projects have all been handed over to Zhu Lan, who will definitely be more responsible.

"Go and rest. I'll discuss the rest."

Natsume patted Jiaozi's head and took the paper and pen from her hand.

(End of this chapter)