Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Compared to the dilapidated and war-torn City of Crystal, Dream Island is truly like a paradise.

At the same time, Xia Yan also discovered that Neverland seemed to be shrouded in a special power, which greatly helped those who were in it in terms of mental strength.

The mental energy he expended when he previously piloted Rayquaza.

After entering Dream Island, not only was his mental energy nourished and quickly restored, but it even showed a faint tendency to continue to expand.

No wonder Michael asked Adam to bring Ruby and Safia here.

I saw Xia Yan.

Ruby recovered from his surprise and stood calmly in front of Shafia, staring at Xia Yan with a serious expression.

"Mr. Adam."

Xia Yan did not take Ruby's wariness to heart. He looked at Adam, who was dressed in elegant clothes like a gentleman, and bowed slightly, performing a standard aristocratic etiquette.

Adam's eyes lit up.

While returning the gift with a smile, he said:

"You must be Xia Yan, right? The pilot of Rayquaza. Mikuri said that you helped Hoenn resolve the crisis."

Xia Yan shook his head.

"The crisis isn't over yet, but that's why I'm here."

“Mikeli told me, but…” Adam looked at Ruby and Shafie, “the two of them probably can’t do it.”

Listening to Xia Yan and Adam's conversation, Ruby and Shafie slowly came to their senses.

It turns out they were allies, not enemies.

“Ruby, who is this person?” Shafie asked in a low voice.

"I don't know either. But it seems like he knows the teacher and the advisor, and they seem to have a pretty good relationship," Ruby replied quietly.

"They just said they resolved the crisis in Hoenn, and the pilot of Rayquaza?"

Ruby hesitated, "The crisis involving Groudon and Kyogre is over?"

Just as the two little ones were whispering to each other, Xia Yan also looked at them.

Smiling, he said to Adam:

"Can't they do it? I'm afraid you're underestimating them, Mr. Adam."

"Huh?" Adam was taken aback.

Standing behind Adam, Maple and Nan, the gym leader from Green Moss City who were also assisting with this special training, whispered:

"Mr. Adam, this Mr. Xia Yan is a superhuman, and... very strong!"

"Very strong?"

Adam looked at Xia Yan again with some surprise.

Feng and Nan nodded.

"They are much stronger than us."

“Mr. Adam, can I have them for now?” Xia Yan asked.

"Well....."

Adam rubbed his beard, glanced at Ruby and Shafie, and then at Xia Yan.

“Since Daigo and Michael both believe in you, I won’t doubt their judgment either.”

Adam, Feng, and Nan immediately stood aside.

Xia Yan walked towards the two of them.

Ruby and Safia were somewhat at a loss.

"Ruby, you know now, right?"

Xia Yan's voice echoed in Ruby's mind.

Ruby looked at Xia Yan in surprise and saw that Xia Yan's eyes were shining with the aura of superpowers.

Before he could answer, Xia Yan continued:

"You know. After you did your best to stop Archie and Crimson Pine, forcing the two orbs out of their bodies, the Crimson Orb and the Indigo Orb chose you. So you became the key to stopping Groudon and Kyogre's turmoil."

However, mastering the jewel requires sufficient willpower and conviction, which is why you've come here for special training.

Upon hearing this...

Ruby's expression indeed darkened, and his face became serious.

He glanced down at the back of his gloved right hand.

Through the gap in the glove, Ruby saw the fiery red "Omega" pattern, a mark that was both the crimson orb and Groudon's own.

"You don't need to speak, just nod or shake your head."

Xia Yan interrupted Ruby just before he was about to speak.

Ruby immediately closed his mouth, which had just opened, and nodded heavily.

Shafia, standing nearby, looked at Xia Yan and Ruby with a puzzled expression, wondering what they were talking about.

Ruby, on the other hand, listened as Xia Yan continued:

“I know you don’t want Safia to take risks, that’s why you haven’t said anything.”

Ruby glanced at Shafia, and under her questioning gaze, nodded again.

"So, now summon the crimson orb. I know you can do it."

As he spoke, Xia Yan raised the back of his right hand, where the "Delta" pattern shone brightly.

"Leave it to me, I'll help you complete your mission."

Ruby, who had been hesitant and still somewhat unable to fully trust Xia Yan, paused for a moment after seeing the "Delta" logo.

He hesitated for a moment.

Ruby finally spoke up.

"How can I trust you...?"

I believe you are not like the Crimson Flame Pine and the Water Wutong Tree, who want to obtain the precious pearl and bring destruction.

This is what Ruby meant.

But Ruby paused when he saw the National Pokédex that Xia Yan had taken out.

"An illustrated guide?!"

Shafie spoke unexpectedly.

“Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Xia Yan, and I come from Pallet Town in the Kanto region. This is the Pokédex that Professor Oak gave me,” Xia Yan said with a smile.

That's why he absolutely had to get his hands on the encyclopedia.

Because in the minds of people in this world, the Pokédex represents the absolute recognition of the League.

Ruby took a deep breath.

His eyes were firm as he said:

"I understand."

He took off his gloves, revealing the back of his hand that shimmered with the red "Omega" logo.

Ruby's elves also approached him.

Help him force out the crimson pearl!

"Ugh—!"

"

Ruby grasped his right hand with his left, placed it on his chest, and closed his eyes.

A few seconds later, Ruby's face contorted in pain.

“Ruby!” Shafia exclaimed.

"That's too much!"

Adam, also somewhat disapproving, said in a deep voice.

“No.” Xia Yan stared intently at Ruby and stopped Adam.

"Trust him."

A boy who, at the age of six or seven, could brave pain to drive away a powerful Salamence in order to protect a girl.

His willpower was beyond even his father Qianli's imagination.

Xia Yan's voice rang in Ruby's mind once again.

"For Shafiya!"

"ah--!

"

A fiery red sphere slowly emerged from Ruby's palm, and with Ruby's painful roar and the help of the elves around him, it slowly flew out.

Adam stared blankly for a moment.

Really, you did it?

Xia Yan smiled without saying a word.

But then I saw...

After separating from Ruby's body, the crimson pearl flew straight towards Xia Yan.

This was something Xia Yan hadn't anticipated.

His smile froze.

The vermilion pearl transformed into red light and disappeared into Xia Yan's palm.