My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 244 Alora Akara

"Lucario, and Night Demon!"

I didn't expect to find you all so quickly!

Lucario and Night Demon were standing under a coconut tree not far away, both with slightly surprised expressions on their faces.

Lucario's waveguide rippled slightly, clearly confused by Tong Hua's sudden appearance.

If I count the time, the postcards I sent out should have only arrived home yesterday, right?

"Lord Tong Hua, why did you arrive so quickly?"

The Night Demon drifted closer, a curious glint in his single eye.

"Could this be Lord Foam Squirrel? Congratulations on your evolution."

And who is this?

"This is Tibrim, our new partner."

Tong Hua smiled and explained, "As for why we arrived so quickly, that's a long story—"

After some time, Lucario and Night Demon finally understood what had happened.

"It seems quite a few interesting things have happened on the ranch while we were away."

The group walked and chatted on the beach. It was a holiday beach in the early morning, and there weren't many tourists yet.

"By the way, what are you doing here?"

The letter I received said you're planning to stay here a while longer?

"Hmm." Lucario nodded. "Actually, we found a job here, and since the environment is so comfortable, we thought we'd stay and work here for now."

"Oh? What kind of job is it? Is it difficult?" Upon hearing this, Tong Hua immediately became interested and quickly asked for details.

"It's not complicated, just some resource gathering work," the Night Demon said calmly.

"Soul Reaper and the others have already gone to work. Why don't we go and have a look around together?"

"Okay!" Tong Hua nodded immediately, and the group, led by the Night Demon, crossed Route 6 and arrived at Mount Vera Park.

The volcano's unique topography has endowed this land with abundant resources. A faint smell of sulfur permeates the air, and wisps of white smoke can be faintly seen rising from the distant crater.

Several alluring eyes were leaping nimbly among the volcanic rocks, their ruby-like eyes particularly striking in the sunlight.

Whenever they find a suitable ore, they carefully tap the rock face with their claws and put the collected ore into the baskets they carry with them.

According to regulations, private collection of any plants and minerals is not permitted within protected areas such as nature parks.

However, this work was specially approved because it was intended to provide materials for geological research.

"It's so hot!"

Tong Hua stood at a distance, wiping away sweat as she carefully observed the work of the Soul-Hooking Eyes.

They mainly collect olivine and volcanic glass, which are common in volcanic rocks.

Peridot exhibits a unique yellowish-green color and shimmers with a glassy luster in the sunlight, while volcanic glass is jet black and has a conchoidal fracture.

"A researcher named Akromma commissioned us to collect these rock samples. He is an employee of the Ether Base on Route 8."

"Akroma? Is he a researcher with blond hair, wearing glasses, and always dressed in a white lab coat?"

After listening to Tong Hua's description, Lucario nodded.

"That person gives off a strange feeling, like a black hole with a special attraction," Night Demon added from the side.

"Feeling that he was probably of the same kind as us, I accepted his request."

"Hmm————" Tong Hua scratched his head, realizing that what the Night Demon said wasn't wrong.

You were all villains at some point, so of course you're all the same kind.

However, Akromar, as a scientist from Team Plasma, the villainous organization in the Unova region, ends up being arrested by Interpol along with Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis.

In the game, it appears in the Alola region and even creates a device that allows Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma to combine.

Overall, he's a very mysterious man with considerable expertise in scientific research. He's dedicated to unlocking and unleashing the potential of Pokémon, and has even researched Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, and Totem Aura for this purpose.

"I think you'd better keep an eye on that guy; he's not someone to mess with."

How long have you known him? He hasn't done anything to you, has he?

Lucario and Dusknoir exchanged a glance, both Pokémon displaying a hint of confusion.

“We have only been cooperating with Akroma for a few days,” Lucario replied. “Aside from coming to collect ore samples every day, he has not done anything else.”

The Night Demon drifted closer, his single eye narrowing slightly: "Indeed, he gives off a very mysterious vibe, as if he's always recording something, but he's never done anything suspicious."

"That's good. Anyway, take good care of yourselves while you're away from home."

By the way, you guys are probably still in your wild state, right?

In this world, there exists a device called a Poké Ball, which can capture wild Pokémon.

To be on the safe side, perhaps we should—"

Tong Hua glanced at Lucario, then at Night Demon, his meaning crystal clear.

Lucario and Night Demon exchanged a glance, then nodded simultaneously.

"Then wait for me a moment!"

After saying that, Tong Hua ran to the shop she had found on the way there and bought back dozens of luxury balls.

"I specifically bought the one that looked the most comfortable. It's actually quite cheap, only 1000 Alliance Coins each."

I bought a lot of cakes, some of which are comparable to those in our shop. I'll make sure to share them with everyone when we get back to the ranch.

It will be much more convenient to travel in the future.

After Tong Hua finished speaking, he distributed the Luxury Ball in his hand to the Pokémon.

"Come on, Lucario, Nightshade, Sableye, and—Tebrimon, would you like to go in and give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, Tibrim thought for a moment and surprisingly nodded in agreement.

"Bree!"

I want to see what's inside!

Having been a Pokémon for so long, she had never actually experienced what it felt like to be captured by someone, and thinking about it, it was actually quite interesting.

"Okay." Tong Hua threw out a deluxe ball, and Tibrim jumped up and pressed the button on the ball.

The next second, a white light flashed, and Tibblim was instantly sucked into the ball.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

After the deluxe ball on the ground shook three times, there was a "click," and Tibrim was successfully captured.

"Thump!"

After Tong Hua picked up the deluxe ball, he released Tibrim.

"Bree~"

Perhaps it's the effect of the deluxe ball, but it seems that Tibris, after being released, is closer to Tong Hua than before.

Tibrim clung to Tong Hua affectionately for a while, until the jealous Chinchilla forcibly pulled them apart, and only then did she slowly return to normal.

"What a strange experience! I wonder if I can still be captured by the ball after I regain my human form?"

While Tibrim was still savoring the feeling of being caught in the goal, Riolu and Night Demon had also been captured.

"Terrifying!"

Seeing everyone emerge from the ball with refreshed expressions, the only Chinchilla present who had already been captured began to get a little anxious.

Why was he captured using a red and white ball that cost 200 each?

"Uh—don't rush, don't rush. When we get back, we'll change both your and the Forest Turtle's Poké Balls to Deluxe Poké Balls."

Tong Hua quickly calmed the sulking Chinchilla, and the little guy finally wagged its tail contentedly.

Seeing that all his companions were settled, Tong Hua patted his belt, which was filled with deluxe balls, with satisfaction.

Then he suddenly remembered something, turned around and said to Lucario.

"I think it's about time; it should be getting light at Fairy Tale Ranch soon."

We'll head back now, and once things are settled at the ranch in a few days, we'll bring everyone from the ranch to come find you!

Lucario, though somewhat disappointed, responded understandingly.

"Please give our greetings to everyone on the ranch."