As the helicopter landed.
The familiar face of Bico was already waiting on the helipad, accompanied by several Ethereum Foundation staff members in uniform white tight suits.
However, what surprised Natsuhiko was.
It wasn't just Bico who came this time, but also a green-haired, green-spectacled middle-aged man with his head tilted at a forty-five-degree angle, exuding an extremely rebellious and arrogant demeanor.
ZaoBo.
Unexpectedly, he also came.
"Mr. Natsuka." Seeing Natsuka step off the plane, Bico walked up with a smile.
"Ms. Bico." Natsuhiko nodded politely towards her.
"Let me introduce, this is ZaoBo, the current head of our foundation's research department," Bico introduced.
"Minister ZaoBo." Natsuhiko greeted with a smile.
ZaoBo just glanced at Natsuhiko twice and continued to tilt his head.
"Mr. Natsuka, don't mind him."
Bico was not surprised by this and led Natsuhiko towards the interior of Ethereal Paradise.
Although Natsuhiko had long known what kind of person ZaoBo was.
However, his undisguised contempt was still somewhat annoying.
But Natsuhiko showed no reaction, continuing to nod with a smile.
"The president has been waiting for you for a long time."
Following Bico, surrounded by a group of Ethereum Foundation staff, they headed into the interior of Ethereal Paradise.
Even though Natsuhiko believed he had already placed enough importance on the Ethereum Foundation.
He was still somewhat shocked when he truly entered Ethereal Paradise.
Not only because of the highly technological facilities inside.
But also because of the people coming and going inside.
The Ethereum Foundation has its own hired combat units.
Not to mention anything else.
Even among those who accompanied Bico to greet him, there were several individuals that Natsuhiko found somewhat dangerous.
So.
Don't underestimate the cadres of the Ethereum Foundation.
But in reality, the strength of the Ethereum Foundation should not be underestimated.
At least.
It's not something a flamboyant organization like the Skeleton Team could compare to.
Soon.
They entered the inner area of Ethereal Paradise and arrived at Lusamine's office.
An office similar in layout to the House of Ether, but on a larger scale.
Upon seeing Natsuhiko, Lusamine, who was sitting in her chair lost in thought, brightened up.
"Mr. Natsuka."
Natsuhiko removed his hat and bowed slightly, "President Lusamine."
Bico walked over to Lusamine's side, as she also fulfilled the role of an assistant.
ZaoBo reacted to Natsuhiko's gesture with a disdainful curl of the lips.
Then he exaggeratedly bowed and squatted, "President Lusamine."
"Mr. Natsuka, please take a look at this."
As she spoke, Bico paused, manipulated the computer, and soon a video was projected on the wall.
The Ultimate Cave, and the Pokémon resembling an octopus hovering outside the Ultimate Cave.
Seeing it, Natsuhiko's eyes slightly narrowed.
Nihilego!
"This Ultimate Beast emerged not long ago from an Ultimate Cave that accidentally appeared in Ethereal Paradise, and it looks almost identical to the one you mentioned before. We have temporarily named it 'UB01: Parasitic Creature,' because it seems to have the ability to parasitize."
Lusamine explained.
Despite her best efforts to restrain her emotions, Natsuhiko still caught a hint of fanaticism on her face.
"It was I who filmed it."
ZaoBo, not missing a chance to emphasize, patted his chest.
Natsuhiko glanced at him without giving away his thoughts.
That meaningful look made ZaoBo, who happened to meet Natsuhiko's gaze, pause, feeling inexplicably uneasy inside.
ZaoBo's reaction further solidified some of the suspicions in Natsuhiko's mind.
It seemed that the Ultimate Cave was indeed opened due to ZaoBo's eagerness for quick success.
The question remained whether Lillie and the others had gone through the same experiences.
"It is indeed the one I have seen before," Natsuhiko said to Lusamine with a smile after glancing at ZaoBo.
If.
Previously, Lusamine might have doubted Natsuhiko's abilities.
Seeing Nihilego, just as Natsuhiko described, nearly erased all doubts she had.
"But I am more accustomed to calling it Nihilego."
"Nihilego?" Lusamine showed interest.
"I once saw a person possessed by it, and after rescuing him, he kept muttering 'Nihilego,' so I privately named it Nihilego."
Natsuhiko spoke without a blink, sounding very earnest.
Lusamine's eyes lit up.
She turned to Bico and said, "Update the records."
"Yes, President."
"Wait, President, we can't dismiss our naming just because of one word he said." ZaoBo objected.
Naming an unseen Ultimate Beast was a great opportunity for fame.
If future references to this Ultimate Beast, saying the name "UB01: Parasitic Creature," made people think of him—ZaoBo.
Now that such a recognition was taken away by a mere word from Natsuhiko?
"Alright, ZaoBo, Mr. Natsuka is the earliest contact."
But Lusamine directly resolved the matter.
Compared to a name like "UB01: Parasitic Creature," "Nihilego" obviously had more specificity and a noteworthy origin.
Hearing this, ZaoBo's face darkened.
"Mr. Natsuka, have you really seen someone possessed by Nihilego?" Lusamine asked.