Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 373 So... will we meet again?

"Little Jin————"

The girl called its name softly, her voice choked with emotion, her eyes reddening.

She then realized that she really had to leave.

She left this place that had once filled her with fear and despair.

She left behind the little guy who had been with her through her darkest times.

"I----"

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that all the words were stuck in her throat, and she couldn't say anything.

What are you saying?

Say thank you? That's too mild.

Say sorry? That's too much.

Little Gold retracted its tentacles, turned around, and prepared to open the Ultimate Cave.

But after flying a few steps, it turned back and glanced at her again.

That expression clearly conveyed a single sentence.

Will you forget me?

The girl's heart clenched suddenly.

She lowered her head, tears silently streaming down her face.

How could I forget?

How could I forget this little guy who protected her in the darkness, accompanied her, and gave her the courage to live?

But she—is leaving.

She can't take it with her.

It belongs here.

They are different worlds.

Just as she was sinking into deep sorrow, a hand reached out to her.

In the palm of my hand lay a uniquely shaped Poké Ball.

The sphere is a deep blue, with strange light patterns flowing across its surface, as if it contains an endless starry sky.

Ultimate Ball.

Bai Zhou's voice rang in her ears.

"Since you can't bear to part with it, then take it with you."

The girl suddenly raised her head and looked at Bai Zhou in disbelief.

"But...but—it—"

"It chose you."

Bai Zhou interrupted her, his eyes calm.

"Take it to see your world, see the sunshine, see the ocean, see things it has never seen before."

The girl stared at him blankly, tears blurring her vision.

But she didn't blink; she wanted to see the person clearly.

"You—why—"

"Because you didn't give up on it, and it didn't give up on you."

Bai Zhou's smile was faint, yet it inexplicably reassured people.

That's all.

The girl lowered her head, looking at the Ultimate Ball in her hand, her body trembling slightly.

Then, she raised her head and looked at Bai Zhou.

The light in those eyes was so complex that it was difficult to decipher.

gratitude.

Moving.

rely.

And — a deeper, almost obsessive emotion.

But she hid it very well.

That's wonderful, so wonderful that even Bai Zhou didn't notice.

"Thank you----"

Her voice was soft, with a slight tremor.

"Thank you—for being so kind to me—"

Bai Zhou didn't think much of it and simply nodded.

"Go."

The girl took a deep breath, wiped her face haphazardly with her sleeve, and walked up to Gin with the Ultra Ball in her hand.

Little Gold looked at her, at the Ultimate Ball, its body shimmering with a strange light.

The girl crouched down to look it in the eye.

"Little Jin".

"Would you like to come with me? Come with me to see my world, to see the sunshine, the sea, the starry sky—to see things you've never seen before."

"Go see—home."

Xiao Jin stared at her blankly.

Then, it nodded slightly.

The girl smiled.

She smiled like a blooming flower.

She gently placed the Ultimate Ball against Little Gold.

A flash of light.

Little Gold transformed into a streak of light and was absorbed into the ball.

The sphere wobbled slightly.

Deng.

It's quiet now.

The girl held the Ultimate Ball, feeling the warmth emanating from it, and tears streamed down her face again.

But this time, they were tears of happiness.

She looked up at Bai Zhou.

"Thank you—thank you for giving me all of this—"

Bai Zhou simply smiled.

"Alright, it's time to go."

Xiao Jin emerged from the Ultra Ball, floating in mid-air, his body beginning to radiate a dazzling light.

The light grew stronger and stronger, eventually tearing a crack in the void.

The crack slowly widened, eventually transforming into a passage radiating a strange light.

The Ultimate Cave.

With Shiraishu's super-power guiding us in the Ultimate Otherworld, the rest becomes much simpler.

The light shimmered.

Space distortion.

When the girl came to her senses, she was already standing on solid ground.

The long-awaited sunlight overhead was warm yet dazzling.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, swept over me, and in the distance, I could hear the sound of waves crashing.

Birds are chirping, and the wind is rustling through the palm leaves.

Is this Alola?

She's back.

They're really back.

The girl stood there blankly, feeling the warmth of the sunlight on her face, tears silently streaming down her cheeks.

Then she suddenly turned around.

"Aren't you coming with me?"

"I have other things to do."

Bai Zhou was standing at the edge of the Ultimate Cave, waving at her.

A flicker of panic crossed the girl's eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

"Then... will we ever meet again?"

Bai Zhou thought for a moment and nodded.

"Perhaps."

The girl smiled.

That smile held so much meaning.

"I've got it."

She said softly.

"I will wait."

"Take care of yourself."

He smiled, turned around, and stepped into the cave.

"Wait a minute"

The girl reached out her hand, as if trying to grab something.

"Your name————"

But the ultimate hole had already closed rapidly, turning into a point of light and disappearing.

She stared blankly at the empty sky, her hand still outstretched.

a long time.

She slowly lowered her hand and looked down at the Ultimate Ball in her arms.

He raised his head again, gazing in the direction where the white boat had disappeared.

A slight smile played at the corners of her lips.

"You are—my—"

She murmured, her voice as soft as the wind.

"You will come back to me, won't you?"

No one answered her.

Only the sunlight quietly fell upon her, stretching her slender figure long and thin.

A world turned upside down.

A flash of light, and Shirazou and Zeraora fell from the Ultimate Cave.

"Ouch—it hurts so much—"

Bai Zhou fell to the ground with a thud, wincing in pain and completely losing his composure.

Zeraora landed steadily and gave him a disdainful look.

next second.

A huge shadow fell over them.

Bai Zhou raised his head.

Giratina's imposing face hung above him, its scarlet eyes fixed on him.

-

That gaze was cold, deep, and seemed to pierce right into one's soul.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

Zeraora instantly bristled, instinctively standing in front of the white boat as its golden fur stood on end and it let out a low warning growl.

It could sense that the being before it was something it could not contend with.

Those are true deities who transcend legend.

Bai Zhou: "————"

He gave a dry laugh.

"Um—would you believe me if I said I was kidnapped?"

Giratina remained silent.

The silence was unsettling.

Bai Zhou's cold sweat began to trickle down his forehead.

He knew that the Lord of the Reversed World had a bad temper, and he also knew that he had indeed gone a bit too far this time.

Although he was forced into it, Giratina's concerns were genuine.

Put yourself in his shoes; if he were Giratina, he'd probably want to punch someone too.

"snort."

Giratina turned its head away, but its tail flicked slightly.

"Next time—don't run around."

Bai Zhou was taken aback, then smiled.

"Okay, okay, I won't run around and I promise to obey the organization's arrangements."

He stood up, dusted himself off, and was about to say something.

A dark shadow suddenly emerged from Giratina's head, moving so fast it was almost invisible.

Before Bai Zhou could react, he had already been knocked to the ground by something round and soft.

"Genga—!!!"

Gengar clung tightly to Bai Zhou's neck, his face covered in snot and tears.

The young master who was usually mischievous, confident, and seemed to have everything under control was gone.

Instead, there was a chubby boy with a face full of grievances, red eyes, and tears streaming down his face like they were free.

It cried loudly, burying its head in Bai Zhou's arms as it sobbed, making indistinct "ga yan ga" sounds.

It sounded like an accusation, yet also like a coquettish plea.

It's not just Gengar.

Woof woof woof—

—"

The Growlithe wags its tail and runs over with its short legs, circling the white boat lying on the ground several times.

Then, with a stern expression, she opened her mouth fiercely and bit his calf.

not heavy.

But they just wouldn't let go.

Meanwhile, his other leg was tightly embraced by a young Gilas that was running over unsteadily.

It didn't say anything, it just held on, its small body trembling slightly, its head buried in Bai Zhou's legs, refusing to let go.

The ugly fish leaped up with a splash, its body, which usually only splashes half a meter high, now soaring into the air.

The enormous body crashed down on Bai Zhou, almost suffocating him.

"Pfft—cough cough cough—Ugly Fish, you need to lose weight—"

Bai Zhou felt as if the last bit of air had been squeezed out of him.

He was unable to move.

The four Pokémon, in their own ways, firmly kept him in place.

Gardevoir, however, appeared behind Shirazu without anyone noticing.

A pale pink superpower light appeared, gently lifting the ugly fish that was pressing down on him, and then helping the white boat up from the ground.

Its smile remained gentle and elegant.

But a slender hand quietly tugged at the hem of Bai Zhou's clothes.

Bai Zhou opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.

I want to explain, I want to tell you that you don't need to worry.

But the words that came out were ultimately just a sincere apology.

"I'm sorry—I made you worry."

The little guys weren't really angry; they were just too scared.

I'm afraid that one day he'll just disappear like that.

Not even a trace was left.

He's back now.

Although I really want to be angry, although I really want to bite him, hug him, and drown him in tears—now that he's back, I won't be angry anymore.

Gengar let go, wiped away its tears with its chubby paws, then pulled out some snacks it had been hiding in the shadows for who knows how long and stuffed them into Bai Zhou's mouth.

The dog opened its mouth, its tail wagging like a whirlwind, and rubbed against his legs.

Ugly Fish bounced twice on the ground, as if to confirm that he was really back.

Young Gilas was gently lifted away by Gardevoir, but it still stretched out its little arms, trying to reach White Boat's trouser leg.

"Alright, alright, stop crowding around."

"7

Bai Zhou looked at the group of little ones with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, but his heart was warmed by their kindness.

"Let me sit down and rest for a bit; this has been a tough day."

He let out a long sigh and sat down on the ground.

The little ones then dispersed a bit, but they all sat around him, none of them willing to stray far.

Zeraora stood aside, watching the group of people enjoying themselves, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

It hesitated for a moment, then turned to leave.

Where are you going?

Bai Zhou didn't even look up, and casually asked.

"Do you know the way back? Let's walk together in a bit."

"Zeraora was silent for a moment, then sat down quietly."

It was right next to the white boat, neither too far nor too close.

Bai Zhou gazed contentedly at the boundless void, savoring the unique tranquility of the reversed world.

Then he suddenly realized that something was not quite right.

"Giratina, how long have I been gone?"

Giratina was silent for a moment, then a deep voice echoed in his mind.

one day."

You disappeared from my world for a whole day.

Bai Zhou's pupils suddenly contracted.

one day?!

He felt like only a few hours had passed in the Ultimate Otherworld!

At most half a day!

Your existence has a subtle connection with mine.

Giratina's voice was cold, but Shirashu could hear the worry hidden within it.

I sensed you disappear the moment you vanished.

I shattered a part of space, trying to find your traces.

But I couldn't find it; there was nothing there.

You have completely disappeared from this world, from the reversed world, from all dimensions.

"etc."

Bai Zhou suddenly sat up straight, his expression changing drastically.

"You shattered space to find me?"

"The real world—"

Giratina turned his head away and did not answer.

But that silence said it all.

The real world.

An emergency meeting of the alliance is being held with the highest priority.

On the holographic projection screen, the champions, the four kings, and the league's top officials were densely packed together.

-

Everyone's face was unusually solemn.

"Can anyone tell me what that is?!"

Adeke pointed to the sky outside the window, his voice filled with anxiety.

"Although the crack hasn't shown any real danger yet, signs of panic are emerging among the crowd. We can't wait any longer!"

"That's a reversed world."

Zhu Lan took over the topic and explained in a deep voice, "That rift connects to the Inverted World, which is Giratina's territory."

"Giratina?!"

A-Du frowned, suddenly thinking of a figure who always seemed to lack motivation.

Although I usually think that guy is infuriatingly lazy, for no reason, the anxiety in my heart has inexplicably decreased a little.

"Is this the Lord of the Reversed World that Dr. Shirazuki mentioned?"

He asked in a deep voice, "Why did it suddenly..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

A violent vibration was transmitted through the projection!

The images on all the screens started shaking at the same instant!

Daigo suddenly stood up, a rare look of urgency appearing on his usually elegant and composed face.

"Just received news! An eyewitness reports seeing the phantom of a giant dragon-shaped Pokémon in the crack! It seems to be searching for something!"

"It's not just Hoenn!"

Karuni's voice followed immediately as she held up her tablet, which displayed a scrolling summary of emergency news from various regions.

"Kanto, Johto, Unova, Alola—that giant Pokémon has appeared in all the regions where the rift can be observed! And the rift is widening!"

A brief silence fell over the meeting room.

Everyone was so shocked by the information that they were speechless.

A phantom of a giant dragon appeared simultaneously in all the rifts around the world.

What exactly is it looking for?

What exactly does it want to do?

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