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Chapter 334 The Duel of the Twin Dragons: The Fated Battle About to Begin?
"Is Cynthia coming?"

Xia Chi was initially surprised, but then realized that there seemed to be such a thing.

Whether in the game's setting or the anime's storyline, the Sinnoh champion does seem to have a habit of visiting the villa in Ripple Town, Cattleya, at a fixed time every year.

This detail had been buried deep in my memory until now, when it was triggered by Cattleya's words and became clear.

Shaking off these distracting thoughts, Xia Chi steered the conversation back to the main topic, "I don't know her schedule, and my trip to Ripple Town has nothing to do with whether or not Cynthia comes; it's for something else."

He paused for a moment and said, "Have you ever heard of underwater ruins?"

Cattleya raised her delicate eyebrows slightly and shook her head. "Never heard of it. What kind of place is that?"

Xia Chi had no intention of hiding anything and explained, "You should know about the Yotsugumo-no-Kami of the Unova region, a place that is also closely related to the ancient legends of Unova, right?"

"of course."

Cattleya nodded. As the de facto leader of the United States, she knew the legends of the region like the back of her hand.

"The tornado cloud of the god of gales, the lightning cloud of the god of thunderstorms, the land cloud of the god of farmland, and the affection cloud of the god of spring—these are legendary entities that appear frequently in the Unova region. The Alliance archives even contain observation records of their activities from several years ago. So, are the underwater ruins related to them?"

Xia Chi replied vaguely, "Well, I'm a little worried. The Plasma Team might have designs on them and want to achieve certain goals by controlling them."

It wasn't that he intentionally wanted to hide it from Cattleya; it was simply that he himself only had a vague guess as to where the "underwater ruins map" provided by the system would ultimately lead.

We can only offer a general but reasonable explanation for now.

It can't be considered a lie, at least not.

Upon hearing this, Cattleya fell into a brief moment of contemplation. Her slender fingers unconsciously twirled a strand of golden hair, the firelight casting a flickering shadow on her delicate profile.

Xia Chi's intuition was always very accurate, and she knew that in her heart.

Even if this is just a false alarm, it's never a bad thing to take precautions in advance.

After all, the most crucial step of awakening Reshiram has been completed, and now all that's left is to wait for the so-called "coronation ceremony" to begin.

During this lull, there's nothing wrong with exploring a ruin that might be related to a legend.

With that in mind, Gadriya said without hesitation, "Alright, then let's set off tomorrow."

Snowflake City boasts the best scenery of Xia Chi's Unova trip so far, but it's also the place he's stayed the shortest.

In just two days, the two set off for Lianyi Town.

This journey was not short.

Because Snowflake City and Ripple Town are located on the east and west sides of the Unova region respectively, this journey will almost cross the entire Unova continent.

Therefore, Xia Chi and Gadria chose to travel by plane this time.

It wasn't that Xia Chi was worried about Milton's stamina; it was simply that he felt he might get a little tired sitting on the dragon's back.
After all, for a journey of several thousand kilometers, it's definitely more comfortable to lie comfortably in the first-class cabin of an airplane.

However, after checking, it was found that there are no direct flights from Xuehua City to Lianyi Town.

Just as Xia Chi was preparing to have Rotom on his phone investigate a solution, Cattleya had already calmly resolved the problem.

"Take my private jet."

She said calmly, "I had someone transfer me from Raven City last night."

Cattleya's nonchalant remarks made Xia Chi once again marvel at the omnipotence of money.

The tone sounded like someone was asking for a car to be sent over.

Meanwhile, Millerton, which wasn't chosen as a mode of transportation, looked rather sad, though it's unclear what was causing its distress.
Meanwhile, Rahiram proposed to Xia Chi that he would fly to Ripple Town alone.

I guess they still want to experience the feeling of flying freely a little longer.

Xia Chi agreed without much thought.

There's no need to worry about safety. With Reshiram's strength, the only thing that could threaten its existence in this sky is Rayquaza.

As for whether it would never return, Xia Chi never even considered such a thought. The deep bond and absolute trust they had built through the Light Stone far surpassed such shallow worries.

Moreover, the spiritual bond established between the two remains, and they can sense each other's location.

With Xia Chi's permission, Reshiram spread its wings, and the engine-like organ at its tail lit up with a blazing red light, emitting a clear and long dragon roar. Then it transformed into a white rainbow and soared into the sky, quickly disappearing into the azure horizon.

Xia Chi, on the other hand, felt perfectly justified in hitching a ride on the private jet owned by the wealthy woman, Gadriya.

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It's called a private jet, but the interior is so spacious it could be called a floating villa.

The living room, dining room, and bar area are all fully equipped.

Even large Pokémon like Tyranitar and Urshifu can move freely inside the cabin without feeling cramped.

This is also an advantage that private jets cannot match.

Even in first class on a regular passenger plane, it would be impossible to allow all Pokémon to leave their Poké Balls and roam freely.

The long flight, lasting several hours, and being cooped up inside the ball, must have been a bit tough for these energetic creatures.

After a comfortable and pleasant eight-hour flight, the plane landed smoothly at the airport in Ripple Town.

As soon as the cabin door opened, before even stepping onto the gangway, Xia Chi felt a completely different sensation from that of Xuehua City.

A warm, humid breeze, carrying the unique salty scent of the sea, swept over me.

As the premier seaside resort in the Unova region, Ripple Town still enjoys a pleasant early summer climate, with bright sunshine and gentle sea breezes, even at the end of November.

Lehiram's flight speed was much faster, and he had been waiting in Ripple Town for several hours earlier.

Right now, it's hidden among the clouds high in the sky, cosplaying as a white cloud.

Xia Chi has no intention of exposing her to the public for the time being.

After all, with the battle against the Plasma Team imminent, the greater this information advantage, the better.

As soon as I got off Cattleya's private jet, luxury cars came to pick me up.

Ripple Town is where Gadriya often stays; that villa can even be considered her home in the Unova region, so such pick-up and drop-off services are naturally a given.

The vehicle drove along the picturesque coastal road and eventually stopped in front of an impressive seaside villa.

Although it's called a villa, its size is comparable to an estate.

The front yard is a meticulously maintained garden courtyard, while the back connects to a private white sand beach and azure sea.

A professional service team consisting of human butlers and elves such as Lovekeeper or Happy Egg was already lined up to provide meticulous service to Cattleya alone.

It has the same depth and style as the old money in the movie.

Back in her own territory, Cattleya visibly relaxed.

She slumped lazily into the soft, cloud-like sofa in the living room, elegantly covered her mouth and yawned, casually saying to Xia Chi, "You can choose any of the guest rooms upstairs, just don't pick the two that Shirona and I usually stay in."

Xia Chi nodded readily and carried her simple luggage upstairs. The manor was large enough that even the guest rooms were spacious and bright, with all the necessary facilities.

He randomly chose a room with a stunning ocean view through the floor-to-ceiling windows, put down his luggage, and went into the bathroom to wash away the fatigue of his long journey.

The warm water washed away her weariness. As Xia Chi dried her wet hair and stepped out of the bathroom, she discovered that Rahiram had quietly returned to the room sometime earlier.

She stood quietly by the window, gazing at the shimmering sea outside, her pure white fur gleaming with a soft golden edge in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"How about it?"

Xia Chi walked over to it with a smile, rubbing her hair with a towel, and looked at the same sea view.

"How different are the sights you see along the way compared to your memories from thousands of years ago?"

Upon hearing this, Rahiram withdrew his lake-blue eyes from the sea, glanced at Xia Chi indifferently, and then looked at his still dripping hair.

There was no immediate reply. The next moment, a warm, gentle, and even airflow appeared out of nowhere, softly brushing across Xia Chi's hair. In just a few seconds, her wet hair was completely dried, leaving it refreshed and fluffy.

After doing all this, Rashiram responded telepathically: "There's nothing surprising. Through your eyes, I have already witnessed enough changes in the world and the evolution of civilizations over the past two months."

What she was referring to was what she had seen and heard during her two months of "living" in Xia Chi's body.

It tilted its head slightly and brought up another matter: "On the way here, I clearly sensed the presence left by that guy."

Xia Chi paused slightly, then asked, "Zekhrom?"

Rahiram nodded slightly in agreement.

Xia Chi stroked his chin thoughtfully: "Is it close to here?"

Reshiram replied, "Very close."

Xia Chi understood.

Sure enough, the clues about the underwater ruins provided by the system were not unfounded.

N and Czechoslovakia's targets are most likely also pointing there.

However, the connection between Reshiram and Zekrom is mutual, and presumably at this moment, N also knows that he has fully awakened Reshiram and has arrived in Ripple Town.

Perhaps the fateful battle between Reshiram and Zekrom is about to begin again?
Just as he was pondering the potential impact on the situation in Ripple Town, a soft knock came from outside the room. It was the voice of the elegant housekeeper.

"Young Master Xia Chi, dinner is ready. Please move to the dining room."

Xia Chi chuckled slightly, experiencing the feeling of being called "Young Master" here.

"Okay, I'll be down right away."

After responding, he turned to the elegant white dragon beside him and extended an invitation: "Would you like to come down for a bite to eat? The chefs at the Cattleya family are top-notch."

Upon hearing this, Reshiram's long, graceful neck paused almost imperceptibly, and a fleeting hint of interest flashed in her pure blue eyes, but she maintained her composure on the surface.

It tilted its head slightly, as if after careful consideration, and responded calmly through telepathy: "Since you have sincerely invited me, then... please have a taste."

Xia Chi smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Each Pokémon has its own personality. For a Pokémon like Reshiram, it's not appropriate to make a joke like, "Actually, there's no need to force it like that~".

However, he clearly forgot that he had a direct spiritual connection with Rahiram.

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Rashiram's cold gaze swept over him, his eyes clearly saying, "I have heard your complaints."

Xia Chi immediately coughed lightly as a tactic, quickly composed himself, pretended nothing had happened, and walked casually towards the door.

"Let's hurry up and go, don't keep everyone waiting."

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Gadriya had clearly taken into account the astonishing appetites of the several big eaters in Xia Chi's team.

The restaurant was filled with food on several long tables.

At first glance, it looks like a buffet.

The elves had already become familiar with Cattleya, and now they began to enjoy the food without any hesitation.

Bicotini let out an excited "Tini~" and plunged into the mountain of desserts like a small cannonball.

Picking up a macaron bigger than its face, it happily devoured it, not caring at all about the cream smeared all over its face.

Xia Chi casually picked out some of Ponpo's favorite foods and led her to sit down at the dining table.

A short while later, Gadriya changed into a set of loungewear that looked very expensive and sat down next to Xia Chi.

She picked up a glass of water, took a sip, and said, "Could we postpone the exploration of the underwater ruins for a day or two?"

Seeing Xia Chi's questioning gaze, she explained, "I've already spoken to Cynthia about this, and she's very interested, but she needs to take care of a few things before she can come over."

Upon hearing this, Xia Chi couldn't help but smile.

Cynthia's "mythical brain" persona remains intact; her reaction to the news of a new ruin couldn't be more genuine.

He had no objection and readily nodded: "Sure, let's wait for her to come before we go."

Anyway, the reason he rushed over was because he was worried that Team Plasma or Team Rocket might have some kind of conspiracy here.

Now that we've arrived, the initiative is in our hands.

It doesn't matter if Giovanni or N actually get their hands on the "revealing mirror".

It was just the Four Cloud Gods in their spirit beast form; Xia Chi felt he could handle it perfectly well.

Upon hearing this, Cattleya nodded slightly, thus temporarily putting the matter of the underwater ruins to rest.

For the next two days, Xia Chi settled down comfortably in Gadria's villa and lived a comfortable life that felt like early retirement.

Practice your superpowers, take your Pokémon out to sea for a couple of rounds, or occasionally spar with Gadria's main Pokémon.

Life was like the calm and gentle sea around Ripple Town, undisturbed and so peaceful that one almost forgot the underlying undercurrents.

The town was bustling with tourists enjoying the sun and sand, and the air was filled with the relaxed feeling unique to vacationers, with no trace of the tense atmosphere that seemed to be brewing.

During this time, Xia Chi also asked Lehiram if he had sensed any movement from Czechoslovakia.

However, she simply shook her head slightly, indicating that she could not sense Zekrom's presence.

Perhaps N is temporarily avoiding the limelight?

Or is some other conspiracy brewing?

Xia Chi didn't know either.

Cynthia arrived earlier than the conspiracy.

On the afternoon of the third day after Xia Chi arrived in Ripple Town, Cynthia also came to Gadria's villa.

(End of this chapter)