Ditto doesn't move

Mao, as if a soft spot in his heart had been struck, looked at Lillie with emotion.

Lillie, why are you so gentle!

Along with others who seemed to feel guilty for not trusting their friends before, they also came forward and confidently expressed their willingness to support them.

Everyone……

Unfortunately, Mao didn't have much time to be moved, as the chubby little boy Mamane, who had no sense of occasion or atmosphere, interrupted their conversation.

He excitedly turned his laptop to face the crowd and displayed the video information on it.

"Found it! The name of the Pokémon Mao mentioned. Everyone wait a moment, Lone Ranger, a member of our hacker group, is about to give you an update!"

The shadowy figure on the laptop wasted no time, speaking in a deep, synthesized electronic voice:

"The Pokémon you encountered is Zygarde, a famous legendary Pokémon from the Kalos region, known as the guardian of the ecosystem."

Several forms of Zygarde were displayed simultaneously on the computer screen, so much so that Mallow recognized it at first glance; it was indeed the mysterious Pokémon that fought against the island god.

"Zygarde has a different way of surviving than normal Pokémon. Based on the League archives and data, I have divided the occurrences of Zygarde into the following categories."

"The first phase is the monitoring and early warning phase. Zygarde will disperse its cells around the world to be the first to detect ecological anomalies. If a threat is detected, it will emit a high-frequency signal to guide other cells to gather at the source of the threat."

"Phase Two, 10% Form (Canine): Rapidly maneuver to suppress targets against localized threats, and will transmit contaminated data to other cells in the event of a failed operation."

"The third stage, 50% form (snake form): a state of response to regional crises, will release a special order field, which will block the ground and air with a green energy barrier, forming a special barrier that prevents entry and exit."

"Fourth stage, complete form (100% form): It only appears in times of crisis that could destroy the world, completely recycles all cells, and defeats the enemy with overwhelming power and reshapes the environment."

"It is worth mentioning that, apart from the Carlos and Alora regions, there have been no reports of Zygarde actively appearing within human observation range in other regions."

The shadowy figure on the screen paused briefly at this point, but continued:

"Actually, if your partner Ash were here, he would know better. Because he was involved in the whole incident when Zygarde appeared last time."

Eh? ! ! !

Almost everyone gasped in surprise, except for Mao, who seemed to remember something and glanced uneasily at the door.

Before anyone suggested calling Ash over, Mallow asked first:

"So, Zygarde is a benevolent Pokémon? But why are the island guardians attacking it?"

"I don't know." The figure on the screen seemed to be thinking as it said, "But it is said that Zygarde has witnessed many terrible events while protecting the ecosystem, so he has a very bad temper and does not trust humans. Perhaps that is why he attacked humans."

"In short, based on your description, Zygarde had already entered the third stage at that time, and had clearly realized that the entire Alola region was in the midst of a huge ecological crisis..."

He was interrupted by Lillie before he could finish speaking.

Lillie, who was already in her Courage form, raised her hand and said:

"I might know a little bit; Zygarde's rage is probably related to the Ultra Hole."

"When Mao asked me about Ultra Vitality just now, I was trying to remember... Hmm... Mom seemed to have said that the space in the Alola region is very unstable, and if any accident happens, it could cause large-scale spatial disturbances and Ultra Voids..."

"But it seems that things related to the ultimate aura haven't been mentioned much."

The figure on the laptop nodded:

"Now that you put it that way, I think I understand."

"It must be that Team Rocket was drawing power from the Ultimate Aura here, causing the ecosystem and space to collapse, which is why Zygarde appeared to stop it."

"Well. I wasn't planning on revealing my identity, but since the Rockets are involved, I have no choice but to intervene."

As if following his words, the lights in the dimly lit room on the screen suddenly turned on, revealing...

Pokémon?!

It resembles a humanoid and feline creature, with a silvery-white body, purple eyes, tail, and abdomen, and external nerve bundles extending from the center of its back to the back of its neck.

The peculiar Pokémon possess an intelligence and wisdom that are in no way inferior to that of humans:

"You can call me Mewtwo. However, because the distance is a bit far, even if I use Teleport to get here, it will still take some time."

Unfortunately, no one present noticed what he said, and the chubby boy, Mamane, was so surprised that he pointed at the screen and exclaimed:

"No, buddy, this is..."

The Pokémon named Mewtwo tilted its head slightly, looking puzzled, but then seemed to understand, and an amused smile appeared on its face:

"What, haven't you already seen Pokémon like me that possess intelligence comparable to humans?"

"In that intense battle, which even got my calm Psychic-type Pokémon pumped up, there were far more than just one, and they even did things that I couldn't do..."

"The Pokémon League! Haha, this is really exciting! I've been wanting to come and see it for a long time."

Uh uh…

The children, unsure of what to say, froze, but what was this strange feeling of pride they were experiencing?

Can this be done in other regions?

Children are generally more quick to learn than adults.

They may have acquired more new knowledge in a short period of time than they would have in a year of school, but instead, they showed more enthusiasm and confidence.

All we need to know is that the Rockets are the ones doing the bad thing.

Although they might not be able to win in a direct battle, as long as everyone goes to different islands to find each other's tracks...

If I can't deal with you, surely someone else can?

Do you think our five championships are fake?

P.S.: I'm considering whether to write the second day of the Crimson Emperor battle as a side story.

However, we should wait until the main storyline is over, otherwise it would be a spoiler.

Volume 2, Grand Alliance Arc: Chapter 164, Branching Route 3, Lillie

"Hmph, then it's decided!"

"Kachi go back to Miss Liz, Lana go to Mr. Hala, and Mewtwo should arrive at Poni Island in about half an hour."

The tech-savvy chubby guy, as if he'd been preparing for a grand adventure, sent a homemade communication mini-program to the phones of everyone in the group:

“I will inform my cousin, Marie, and then rush back to the basement to help everyone make contact and, incidentally, observe the police station's surveillance footage.”

"Unfortunately... Miss Junsa probably won't believe what we're saying. There are too many trainers in Alola lately. Unless we find crucial evidence, they probably won't have the resources to provide support."

It is enough.

Mao looked at her classmate gratefully, but also a little confused:

"What should Lillie and I do?"

His friends were surprised for a moment, then amusedly teased him:

"This is your big adventure, Mao. Xia Erlin Qia Sanba"

"This scene feels familiar... Isn't this the scene from Team Sky where everyone in the guild helps Pikachu? It's so touching! I'm so moved! Are we going to save the world this time too?!"

Water Lily, who was closest to Mao, smiled encouragingly:

"This time, you're the main character, Mao."

The little cook, who was always known for her energetic smile, nodded hesitantly, and then saw her friends rushing out of the classroom in a swarm.

Only Lillie, who had habitually tied her hair in a ponytail, remained, gently extending her hand to her:

"Let's go too, Mao."

"Ah."

Mao took her hand.

But even so, on the way out of school, Mao, who had been walking alongside Lillie the whole time, couldn't help but ask:

"But what should we do next?"

"Go find those girls who were following Xiaozhi?"

“No.” Lillie, who was walking and thinking seriously, asked in return, “Mao, what kind of person do you think my master is?”

amount……

The young cook was speechless for a moment, then, recalling what had happened earlier, she blushed inexplicably.

"He's a very capable and unconventional genius, but he always seems so confident that you can't help but trust him."

"Hehe, I thought you were going to say he was a weirdo."

Lillie let out a strange laugh:

"However, in my opinion, my master is actually very similar to my mother. No matter what the situation is, he always has an expression that says, 'I already knew this.'"

"Sometimes it can even make you so angry that you want to grind your teeth. How should I put it, it's like you're acting like an arrogant adult who thinks, 'You're just a kid who doesn't know any better, I forgive you.'"

"What? In other regions, our peers would have been traveling for three or four years already. There's a limit to looking down on people."

Lillie, you don't look angry at all, you seem quite happy instead.

Mao was a little confused.

Although she was asking for opinions on Mr. Xia Ming, she had noticed recently that Lillie's demeanor had also changed somewhat...

It wasn't strange at all; on the contrary, it seemed like they were very confident.

Although not as exaggerated as Ash, those who know her well will find that Lillie, in addition to being as cute and shy as ever, also inadvertently reveals a reliable, adult-like quality.

"You're wondering why I'm not angry, but rather happy, right?"

Lillie chuckled softly.

"After getting to know my mother and Mr. Xia Ming better, you will feel that they do have the right to look down on people. In ordinary terms, they are true geniuses."

"That's exactly what makes me happy, because Mr. Xia Ming isn't like my mother."

"Although his favorite saying is, 'Put aside your desire to help others and respect their fate,' if he sees someone who is working very hard but always fails, he will always lend a helping hand and then say something like 'God helps those who help themselves.'"

"So, if he were to help you, it must be because you've already tried your best, but you've probably just been unlucky."

It turned out to be the case.

Mao felt a little relieved.

This shouldn't be a topic for children, but the two of them easily understood each other's communication and the meaning they wanted to express.

Adults sometimes think children are naive, but they don't realize that children are sometimes more mature than adults.

Just like Mao, who, with the unique sensitivity of a girl, had already noticed the hidden meaning in her friend's words, and asked casually:

"Lillie, I've never heard you talk about your mother before."

"Ah, that's why we're setting off together."

Lillie answered calmly:

"We've arrived at the official match venue for the Red and White Ball Ranked Ladder Tournament."

"Today is an important match for me to break into the top 100 in ranked games. I have already contacted my mother in advance and asked her to come and watch this match."

"To be honest, I was a little embarrassed to say that I knew about the ultimate aura when I heard you say that your master had sent you to find me."

“Even if my mother didn’t do this, she must have been involved.”

Mao, who had been listening attentively, turned to look at her friend with a start, only to find no hesitation or conflict on the other's face.

It seemed like just another normal parent-child interaction.

The blond-haired boy who had been waiting at the entrance of the arena walked over with a complicated expression:

"Lillie... are you really ready?"

"Of course, brother."

"I mean, you're not planning to use the same methods you used on me on Mom, are you? That's Rosamund, she's absolutely..."

It seems that Gladio still vividly remembers being knocked to the ground by his sister and hung from a tree like a roast duck.

"She absolutely cannot get infected."

Lillie said to her brother:

“Brother, you haven’t realized the pathological nature of our mother. Even though she seems gentler lately, it’s just because she’s found something else that interests her.”