"I didn't expect your news to be so quick."
Agatha's voice came through the phone.
Natsuhiko pursed his lips.
"Teacher, isn't this the time to talk about this?"
A brief silence.
Agatha's voice sounded again.
"What do you want to do?"
"Isn't that up to you, teacher?"
"Unova Region is different from Kanto, Sinnoh, and the other four regions; it is very far from these four regions, which means the Alliance's influence is limited. In the Unova Region, there's an organization called Plasma Team, which has a strong influence in this area," Agatha said.
Natsuhiko naturally understood what Agatha was talking about.
The location of the Unova Region is very remote, even farther away from the Kanto Region than the Alola Region.
But the economy of the Unova Region is very developed, the city construction is quite advanced, and it boasts Feiyun City, which is hailed as the "largest city" in the Pokémon Realm.
The Alliance's influence is relatively weaker than in other regions, and with underground forces like the Plasma Team running rampant, the Unova Region is chaotic.
"So?"
"Be careful when you go there; your teacher in the Unova Region can't wield much influence this time," Agatha said with a slight tease.
Natsuhiko: "..."
"Can I not go?"
"Do you want not to go?"
Agatha didn't answer but instead asked Natsuhiko a thought-provoking question.
Natsuhiko was silent.
"Go, be careful."
"I understand."
Closed the communicator.
Natsuhiko looked out at the increasingly bustling Suiyi Town.
Even without him, the Dojo tournament could proceed as usual.
As for the challenge for the winner, if he can come back in time there's no issue, but if not, it can only be postponed.
Natsuhiko figured that the eventual winner would be one of those few individuals.
He believed they wouldn't mind postponement.
...
...
Unova Region.
After flying for almost one day and night continuously, he finally arrived in the Unova Region.
This shows just how far this region is from the four neighboring regions of Sinnoh.
Ripple Town.
Upon reaching the Unova Region, Natsuhiko didn't immediately head to the bustling Feiyun City to learn about the current situation of the Hunter Guild but instead came to a small town on the East Coast of the Unova Region.
During spring, autumn, and winter, Ripple Town doesn't have many people.
But in summer, the beach at Ripple Town is crowded.
"I'm here."
Natsuhiko stood on a beach, looking at the empty beach, feeling the roaring sea breeze as he hung up the phone.
Although it's still the sea.
The coast of the Unova Region feels completely different to Natsuhiko compared to the Sinnoh Region and the Kanto Region.
There is an indescribable feeling.
Looking at the sea in the distance floating with a faint thin mist.
Yet he saw a black shadow looming in the mist, squinting his eyes but unable to see clearly.
"That is..."
At this moment
A very luxurious car stopped on the road beside the beach.
The car's horn interrupted Natsuhiko's thoughts.
He saw the car door open, and Jade Liya, wearing a wide skirt, stepped out, waving at Natsuhiko standing by the sea, as if the sea breeze had no effect on her, being blocked by an invisible barrier when it brushed over her face.
"Here." Natsuhiko said.
When he looked back at the sea again, he saw a Cottonee, looking a bit eager, floating out of the mist.
"Cottonee?" Natsuhiko couldn't help but pause for a moment.
Then he smiled at his own skepticism and paranoia.
He shook his head self-deprecatingly.
There can't be so many things for him to encounter.
Just arrived in the Unova Region, how could he already meet some remarkable Pokémon?
Walking toward Jade Liya.
"Miss Jade Liya, sorry for the trouble," Natsuhiko said slightly apologetically upon reaching Jade Liya.
"Come inside and talk."
The two of them walked into the car together.
They found one more person in the car.
Purple hair, a round face like a doll, wearing round-framed glasses, dressed in a purple dress, a short skirt, and black stockings, particularly eye-catching.
But she was very quiet, engrossed in the book she was holding.
"Miss Wanlong." Natsuhiko was slightly surprised, but given the relationship between Jade Liya and Wanlong, he understood immediately.
He smiled and added, "I'm a fan of your books, Miss Wanlong."
Wanlong was a renowned novelist, and it was said Wusong was also a fan of hers.
Her sweet appearance, gentle personality, and good writing have earned her a substantial fan base.
Wanlong, seeing Natsuhiko, closed her book, nodded politely and amiably at him, and smiled radiantly, "I'm truly honored to have my idol become my fan."
After a slight pause, she explained, "Mr. Natsuhiko, I've read all your papers, and they gave me a lot of inspiration."
They had met several times during the Lily Youth Competition, so they were acquainted.
This was their first exchange, involving some mutual compliments.
As for how credible this was, probably only they knew.
After greeting Wanlong, Natsuhiko looked toward the driver's seat.
"Mr. Shirane."
Indeed.
The person driving for the two of them was the head of the Battle Castle, Shirane.
Shirane expressed his greeting to Natsuhiko through the rear-view mirror.
During the Lily Youth Competition, Jade Liya's psychic powers went out of control, and eventually, with Natsuhiko's help, she returned to normal. Shirane promised to owe Natsuhiko a favor, so he had a good attitude and perception toward Natsuhiko.
"Shirane, let's head back."
"Okay, Miss."
The car slowly drove.
At this moment, Jade Liya looked at Natsuhiko, "You suddenly came to the Unova Region, is there something you need to do?"
"Indeed, there are some things I need to handle," Natsuhiko didn't deny it.
"If you need our help, just let us know."
Natsuhiko, however, smiled.
"No, it's just a personal matter. I'm not here seeking help. Considering the problem of Miss Jade Liya, I might have a way to solve it."
"My problem... Are you talking about losing control of psychic powers?" Jade Liya was somewhat surprised.
Upon hearing this, Shirane and Wanlong couldn't help but focus on him.
Jade Liya's greatest advantage and biggest trouble were her terrifying psychic powers.
If her psychic power outburst could be curbed, it would be a relief for Jade Liya.
"I'm not sure about the success rate, and this approach might also limit your psychic power strength."
Jade Liya and Wanlong exchanged glances.
"I think it's worth a try," Jade Liya said.
She trusted Natsuhiko enough.
Wanlong also nodded.
Soon.
"We have arrived," Shirane said softly.
The car stopped in front of a large villa in Ripple Town.
A gentle Gothitelle obediently opened the car door for them.