Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

This matter is of paramount importance, as it could potentially have real-world consequences.

However, it was already late, so we'll have to talk about it tomorrow.

……

The next day.

Yan Yan started training with Magia at home for Pokémon battles, while Xia Shen went to the Hawaiian Palace again.

What I'm referring to, of course, is the Ultra Beast.

The King and Queen have not yet returned, and the person in charge is still Lilif, the first in line to the throne.

Before Lilif could even process the news about the Secret Realm Civilization, she learned of the Ultimate Beast.

From Xia Shen's description, the danger of this matter was far more serious than that of a destroyed civilization, so she immediately took Xia Shen to the Hawaii Secret Realm Research Institute.

Here lies the culmination of over thirty years of human exploration and research into the hidden realm of Hawaii, and it is also the earliest place where unusual phenomena in the hidden realm could be observed.

"A beast that is over ten meters tall, greenish-blue in color, and shaped like a bronze bell...?" The director of the research institute, who had dedicated his life to the secret realm of Hawaii, frowned and repeated Xia Shen's description.

“I’m sorry, we’ve been working in the secret realm for over thirty years and have never seen the elf you’re talking about, Mr. Xia Shen.”

Because of his research and discoveries about the Emerald Elves, Xia Shen was quite famous in the elf academic community, so the director took his words very seriously.

But... he had never even heard of this thing before.

Xia Shen was also a little annoyed that he hadn't taken a picture of Tetsuka Kaguya.

Although there is no internet in the secret realm, functions that do not require an internet connection, such as taking photos, can still be used normally; it's just that Xia Shen hasn't found a suitable opportunity yet.

Initially, we were in that big black box, partly because we were in a hurry to save Meltan, and partly because it was too dark.

More importantly... he hadn't even thought about it at the time.

Therefore, proving it has now become a difficult task.

However, Xia Shen, who discovered the ruins of civilization in the secret realm, had no need to create such a spirit, and the large black box sunk at the bottom of the sea also more or less explains something.

Therefore, the director solemnly stated that he and the research institute would definitely begin preparations for early warning of Ultra Beasts.

…………

"But... how did you know about the existence and characteristics of other Ultra Beasts?"

After asking the question, the director realized his words might have been offensive, and then explained, "Don't misunderstand, I wasn't doubting you, I just wanted to broaden my horizons..."

“This is what Tapu Lele told me.”

Facing the director he had just met, Xia Shen felt no pressure and readily told him an unverifiable lie.

If you're so capable, go ask Tapu Lele yourselves.

He showed the photos he had taken of Tapu Lele when it was in a good mood, and the director completely believed him.

However, Xia Shen was then pulled aside by the curious director and asked many questions about the island's guardian deities.

Clearly, he was more interested in Tapu Lele, which he already knew, than in the elusive Ultra Beast.

After being pestered and chatted with for a whole morning, Xia Shen finally managed to get rid of the director, who was still eager to continue the conversation, and returned to his residence.

When he arrived home, Yan Yan was in the Pokémon Battle Arena attached to the villa, directing Magearna and Garchomp in a battle training session.

Xia Shen was surprised to find that Magearna was already able to hold her own against a professional second-tier Garchomp during semi-real combat training!

This is all after Magearna has just awakened and has never received any professional combat training...

As the most senior, strongest, and undisputed eldest sister in the team, Garchomp has transformed from an indifferent practice partner mentality to a state that is even more serious than in ordinary battles.

She couldn't accept that a newly joined Pokémon was stronger than her.

As if awakened by the battle, Kemagaena, the mechanical girl, became stronger when facing stronger opponents, steadily withstanding Garchomp's attacks, no matter how much Garchomp improved its condition.

Only at the very end, due to a lack of battle experience, did Garchomp seize the opportunity and use Dig to end the battle.

…………

"It's okay, Garchomp, you did a great job."

After the battle ended, Yan Yan's first concern wasn't for Magearna, the main character he was training, but for Garchomp, his sparring partner.

Although she eventually won the battle, she could only barely defeat a newly joined Pokémon, which was no different from losing for the strong-willed Garchomp.

Xia Shen's Garchomp also ran over to comfort his junior, as he had considerable experience to share on this matter.

Back when my Gloomy Bear first evolved, I also experienced a similar sense of frustration.

However, through his own relentless training and... a little bit of external help, he eventually overtook the competition and regained his position as the eldest brother.

This dose of inspirational wisdom worked perfectly for Garchomp; she nodded firmly and rallied.

She immediately begged her senior to give her extra training, but having just finished a high-intensity battle, Yan Yan certainly wouldn't let her train without regard for her health. He had to persuade her to calm down.

Meanwhile, Milotic and Tebrimon were healing Magearna while discussing the battle they had just fought.

Three Fairy-type... no, Milotic only have the appearance of a Fairy-type, but not the Fairy-type attribute.

In short, Milotic and Tebrimon showered Magearna with compliments. If it weren't for the fact that metal doesn't change color, Magearna would definitely be blushing and her heart would be pounding right now.

While the two Pokémon were recovering from their injuries, Xia Shen was pulling Yan Yan aside to explain battle techniques for Magearna.

Of course, all of this is based on Xia Shen's understanding of Magiana in his previous life's game.

…………

As a Mythical Pokémon, Magearna's potential is undoubtedly high.

Leaving aside the fact that Steel/Fairy might be the most powerful type combination among all Pokémon, Magearna is equally excellent in other aspects as well.

With the same base stats as pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Magearna's stat distribution is excellent among mythical Pokémon, except for its still awkwardly mediocre speed. It has both offensive and defensive capabilities.

What's even more impressive is her unique trait across the entire Pokédex: Soul Heart.

Whenever a Pokémon is defeated, its Special Attack increases by one level.

It sounds like a trait, like overconfidence or a Beast boost, where defeating a Pokémon can raise your stats by one level.

But even stronger than these two features is that the Soul Heart can be triggered without Mayriana having to do it herself!

What is this concept?

In doubles battles, as long as Magearna stands on the battlefield and doesn't fall, as long as she takes advantage of the situation and lets her teammate and opponent trade one for one, she will get a two-stage special attack boost!

This is far more serious than being overconfident.

In Xia Shen's pure gaming concept, only the Land of Ending and the Sea of ​​Origin can compare to or surpass this characteristic.

Besides its base stats and abilities, Magearna also has a great move pool.

Its signature move, [Flower Cannon], is the most powerful Fairy-type Special Attack move, with a power of 130, the same as Meteor Shower.

Although it has a side effect similar to Meteor Shower, which significantly reduces Special Attack after use, it is still a move that many Fairy-type Pokémon are envious of.

In addition, the semi-exclusive move [Shift] shared with Gear is also a very good variation move.

After use, physical attack is increased by one level and speed is increased by two levels, making it a high-end version of Dragon Dance.

Although it's not very useful in the game, in real-world battles where the number of moves is not limited, switching to physical attacks after using Flower Cannon and experiencing a significant drop in special attack is a good option.

After all, with its total base stats, Magearna's physical attack damage is also quite high.

Furthermore, the vast array of Electric and Psychic moves in the skill pool can not only cover weaknesses but also help control the rhythm of battle, making them worthy of focused training.

There was so much to say. Towards the end, even Magiana came over, looking at Xia Shen with a puzzled expression.

How can this person... know me better than I know myself?

In conclusion, Yan Yan benefited greatly from the informative Mayiana exclusive training course.

And it's not something that can be digested in a short time.

…………

Having lost the novelty of Hawaii and resuming training, the days became much more monotonous.

During that time, my sister-in-law Yan Yu came to visit and stayed here for a few days.

Besides attending a high-prize competition hosted by a local Hawaiian tycoon.

On the other hand, it was to check on Yan Jing to see if the two of them had caused any trouble.

Xia Shen hadn't told his father-in-law about the secret realm civilization and the ultimate beast yet, so apart from Magiana, everything seemed ordinary.

After winning the competition and receiving the reward, and spending a few more days with Xia Shen and the others, Yan Yu let the young couple continue their time together while she went back to report.

Time continued to pass in training and daily routines, and soon, only three days remained until the Royal Battle.

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Chapter 269 Royal Battle!

While Royal Battles are incredibly popular in Hawaii, they haven't been promoted worldwide, so they didn't attract much attention before.

But this match in early August attracted worldwide attention.

Of course, it's not because Xia Shen is one of the contestants.

Although he is famous, he does not yet have such a strong appeal in terms of ability.

What truly made this royal showdown so anticipated was a teaser video released online by the organizers, the Hawaiian royal family.

The title is quite eye-catching—[The Last Glimmer of a Mystic Civilization? A War of Artificial Spirits You've Never Seen Before, All in Royal Battle!]

A hidden civilization? Artificial elves?

While these two keywords don't generate the same level of online buzz as things like mythical creatures, they are still quite eye-catching.

In particular, the existence of civilizations in secret realms has been a subject of ongoing academic debate. While there is much evidence to suggest their existence, there is none that is beyond dispute.

Then, when everyone saw that familiar face among the four contestants, they fell into deep suspicion.

It's him again?!

It seems like this handsome guy has been involved in every major event in recent years?

Could he be the legendary chosen one?