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Kalia gazed at the Lunar Feathers in her hand. Since exhausting all her previous feathers during her last visit to the Dream World, she hadn't ventured back since.
She had always wanted to re-enter that enchanting realm; it was where she captured her rare Blaziken, which would have been nearly impossible to encounter in reality.
Moreover, Kalia's exploration of the Dream World remained limited to a small area. She had no idea how vast the entire Dream World truly was.
With at least four Lunar Feathers now in her possession, Kalia wondered where Kentra obtained them from. Recalling Julian's story, the Dark Guild had captured the little Zapdos and trapped it within the Dream World, preventing its escape.
Kalia had previously promised Julian that if she acquired more Lunar Feathers, she would notify him and take him along to search for Zapdos in the Dream World.
"Charizard, let's leave."
Kalia calculated the time; by now, Jean and his group should have departed from the Oceanview Tower, prompting her readiness to depart as well.
Having successfully completed her mission by rescuing Jean, Kalia earned the opportunity to customize Pokémon armor once.
After Kalia's departure, many mid-level Trainers from the Ellie Region gradually left as well, leaving behind only a few Trainers and the three Elite Four members.
Following the Dark Guild's defeat, Kentra was captured, and control of the Oceanview Tower returned to the Ellie Region. Several mid-level Trainers began searching for any remaining Dark Guild members throughout the building.
During this time, Dr. Kudo, conducting research at the Oceanview Tower, was apprehended by Ellie Region Trainers. Despite being protected by Genesects, with the Dark Guild's power waning, even two Genesects proved futile.
In a swift battle, the Genesects were defeated, leading to Dr. Kudo's capture. Additionally, all the research materials studied by the Dark Guild, including data on Genesect modifications, fell into their hands.
These findings quickly caught the attention of the Ellie Region authorities. Soon, researchers and Pokémon Professors rushed to the Oceanview Tower, eager to examine the newly acquired research documents.
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Kalia was unaware of Genesect's research details, as she had no prior knowledge or understanding of its implications. Being just a mid-level Trainer, her perspective didn't extend that far.
Lian, however, had some speculations. For the Dark Guild to create such a modified Pokemon like Genesect, they must have possessed unique technology. With the Dark Guild now virtually dismantled, it was evident that this technology would likely fall into the hands of the Ellie Region.
Nevertheless, it had little relevance to Lian; these were merely his conjectures. No one could predict the future outcomes with certainty.
At present, Kalia was receiving Samson's heartfelt gratitude for saving Jean, who was indeed his cherished only daughter. Initially, he had planned for her to gain experience in the business world, never anticipating such events unfolding.
"Thank you very much. Take this token to Tekken, and he'll help you make Pokémon Armor without hesitation," said Samson. Long ago, when Tekken was struggling, Samson, then a small-time merchant, extended assistance by supporting Tekken financially to craft a set of Pokémon Armor. This aid proved pivotal in Tekken's subsequent rise, and out of immense gratitude, Tekken gifted Samson a token allowing him to receive a free set of Pokémon Armor anytime.
Tekken's Pokémon Armor was highly sought after and virtually priceless. Even with ample wealth, it wasn't guaranteed to persuade Tekken to craft one. Consequently, very few Trainers had managed to obtain Pokémon Armor for their Pokémon.
The exorbitant cost of creating such armor, coupled with the fact that anything other than Tekken's work was considered subpar, made obtaining his armor extremely challenging. This scarcity led to a minimal number of Trainers possessing Pokémon Armor.
Kalia had indeed seen Pokémon wearing armor before, but those were not crafted by Master Tekken. They were smaller, inferior versions with limited effectiveness in battles.
Honestly, if Tekken were willing to share his Pokémon Armor technology or create armors for Trainers, nearly every mid-level Trainer and above in the League would eagerly seek him out for their Pokémon.
However, this scenario seemed unrealistic due to Tekken's temperament. He was known for his irascible nature and extreme laziness, often taking more than a month just to craft a single piece of Pokémon Armor.
As for sharing his techniques, that was even less likely. Tekken held his Pokémon Armor technology in high regard, having never taken on any apprentices, clearly indicating his reluctance to pass on his skills to others.
"Alright, I'll be taking my leave now."
Kalia nodded, holding onto the token, which was actually a fragment of armor. As Samson had explained, Tekken possessed an incomplete set of Pokémon Armor with a missing piece that this fragment could fill.
Therefore, once Kalia handed over the fragment to Tekken, he would agree to craft her a full set of Pokémon Armor.
Lian flew back towards the Sebas region with Kalia, his mind preoccupied with thoughts about how much profit he might gain from the combat rating score.
Generally, it wouldn't be too low, but Lian fervently hoped for at least a two-fold multiplier bonus. Naturally, a three-fold increase would be even better, although the chances were relatively slim.
After flying for quite some time, they finally arrived in the Sebas region. Suddenly, Kalia suggested, "Charizard, let's head to Rhine City."
The reason for this sudden decision was that Kalia realized, considering Julian's strength, he likely had already begun challenging the Grass-type Gym and should therefore be in Rhine City.
She wanted to check the Pokémon Center there, hoping Julian might be present, and also planned to visit Professor Evergreen while in town.
With the Lunar Feather now in her possession, Kalia could use Professor Evergreen's Dream Machine to enter the Dream World. Finding Julian would be even more fortuitous.
Upon hearing this, Lian flew towards Rhine City. In the distance, the vibrant and colorful metropolis came into view, flourishing with spring blooms at its finest.
Rhine City was particularly stunning during this season, adorned with beautiful flowers and lush greenery. The floral fragrance permeated throughout the city, attracting tourists from all over who came to admire Rhine City's botanical wonders.
Lian descended near a central square, where Kalia hopped off and looked around, feeling nostalgic as she returned to this picturesque place.
Having grown up in Rhine City, Kalia cherished the spring and summer months when it was at its most enchanting. These were also her happiest times, filled with fond memories of exploring the city with her parents.
Her father became a Grass-type Gym Leader partly because Kalia's mother had a deep love for plants and nature, inspiring him to take on that role.
Tragically, Kalia's mother passed away due to illness when she was just five or six years old, leaving behind many unanswered questions for the young girl.