My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 243 The Mysterious Doctor

After filling out the registration form, Tong Hua put the quill pen back in its place. Just as the pen tip left the paper, the ink on the registration book seemed to come alive, shimmering with a pale blue light before returning to normal.

"Thank you for your cooperation." The steward bowed slightly. "A lady left you a message, hoping you would entrust us with the safekeeping of anything you found."

"Has that person already left?" Tong Hua asked as she removed the hunting dart from her wrist.

"Yes."

"Oh, I see—" Tong Hua suddenly felt a little regretful. "I was originally planning to return it to her in person, but I don't even know her name or where she's from?"

"I'm sorry, but according to regulations, we cannot disclose guests' privacy."

Lani, the elder sister of the attendant, gently accepted the hunting harpoon handed to her by Tong Hua. Her antennae glowed slightly: "Don't worry, once you become a guest of the inn, you'll always have a chance to meet."

Just then, Tong Hua noticed that next to the line in the register where she had just signed, there was a small golden hourglass mark that was slowly flowing.

"What is this?" Tong Hua asked, pointing to the mark.

"These are the remaining service hours for your stay. As a first-time guest benefit, there are no charges."

When the hourglass runs completely empty, it means your journey must come to an end.

But rest assured, according to the hotel's time flow, this is equivalent to a full three days outside.

"Services? Does this hotel offer any special services besides check-in?"

As soon as Tong Hua finished speaking, she saw that her younger brother's expression suddenly turned even colder.

"Ahem." Butler cleared his throat and said seriously.

"As I just introduced, this hotel is like a train that is constantly traveling through time and space."

The so-called service, naturally, is simply to take our guests to their favorite vacation destinations to enjoy a happy time.

"I see," Tong Hua said, suddenly understanding. "But aren't you afraid that the guests will change history by doing this?"

"That won't happen," Lani, the doting older sister, explained before her younger brother could speak.

"Our hotel operates on an invitation-only basis, and every guest undergoes rigorous screening before check-in."

This hotel will also take certain measures to restrict guests from engaging in actions that alter history.

So please rest assured.

Seeing Ai Guanshi's sweet smile, Tong Hua accepted her explanation.

"Only three days -- that seems a bit too long."

Can the service time be accumulated? For example, if I need to go home in the middle of the service, can the timer be paused?

"sure."

Butler, the younger brother of the steward, replied expressionlessly, "All services at this hotel are provided with the guests' wishes as the priority."

After all, making you happy is our noblest mission.

"That's great!" Tong Hua's eyes lit up. "I want to try it right now!"

Could you take us to Akala Island in the Alola region? I'd like to visit some friends.

The time difference between Alora and Almia is about 19 hours, so it should be around 7 or 8 a.m. there right now.

"Bree!" "La wow!"

Upon hearing this, Tibrim and the two Celebi immediately raised their hands in agreement, as all three little ones wanted to experience the services of the Phantom Hotel.

"Trembling!" Although it didn't understand what had happened, since it was already here, Chinchilla excitedly jumped up on Tong Hua's shoulder.

Upon hearing the destination specified by Tong Hua, the antennae of both servants glowed softly at the same time, and the younger brother, Butler, bowed slightly: "Then as you wish, please follow me."

The two servants turned gracefully together, leading Tong Hua and his group deeper into the hotel.

They passed through the foyer and a long corridor, and came to a double door carved with intricate patterns.

"This is the hotel's driver's cab, which my brother and I need to operate together."

Please wait here for a moment.

Butler and Lanny stood on either side of the door, their antennae simultaneously glowing brightly. The patterns on the double doors began to flow, as if they had come to life.

"The cockpit? But I guess it's probably controlled by some kind of superpower or magic, right?" Tong Hua thought to himself as he curiously peered into the doorway.

With the help of the two attendants, the door gradually opened to both sides, revealing the scene inside the "cockpit".

"Hiss—" Tong Hua gasped in shock upon seeing the scene inside the room.

What appeared before him was a surreal space with an off-the-charts level of science fiction, completely different from what he had originally imagined.

Like a certain famous blue box, it is not only larger inside than outside, but also has a hexagonal control panel emitting a soft blue light standing in the very center.

The tabletop is covered with intricate crystal pillars and a main pillar that moves up and down continuously. The pillar contains a pulsating flow of energy, like a beating heart.

"Whoosh!" The two Celebi instantly became excited and flew around the cockpit.

At the same time, Ai Guanshi and his sister walked to the control panel and skillfully flipped a few switches, and a roar suddenly filled the entire cab.

"Whoosh!"

It sounds like cutting glass with a knife, and it makes your teeth ache.

"Butler! You forgot to engage the handbrake again!"

Lanny shook her head helplessly and quickly pulled an inconspicuous lever next to the control panel. The piercing noise stopped abruptly, replaced by a steady hum.

"I'm sorry, sister—" Butler explained without changing his expression, but Tong Hua noticed that his antennae were slightly red.

"Let's record these coordinates first: Fairy Tale Ranch — Okay."

"Target: Alora region, Akala Island!"

Set off!"

With the help of the two attendants, the time travel function of the Phantom Hotel was successfully activated!

Through the windows of the cockpit, Tong Hua and the Pokémon could even see the scenes in the time tunnel outside.

"Wow----"

In the time-space tunnel, countless images of time and space flash by.

The sunset in Carlos, the foggy city of Galar, the wilderness of Padia, finally settling on Alora's iconic blue sea and sky.

"Alolan!"

A gentle vibration emanated from the entire cab, and the up-and-down movement of the main column gradually slowed. When the last hum dissipated, the entire cab became quiet.

Tong Hua and his four Pokémon excitedly looked out the window; they had truly arrived in the Alola region!

"This is the Haonohaono Resort on Akala Island. Would you like to change?"

After changing into clothes suitable for the Alola climate in the cockpit's changing room, Tong Hua and several Pokémon swaggered out of the Phantom Hotel.

"Terrifying~" "Bree~"

The two Celebi hid as usual, but happily enjoyed the warm sunshine of the Alola region.

"Phew—" Looking at the resort beach in front of him, Tong Hua took a deep breath and felt very satisfied!

Looking back, the original Victorian-style hotel had been transformed into something even more luxurious.

It blends in perfectly with the six-star hotel of the resort, without any sense of incongruity.

"This is amazing! With this Phantom Hotel, we can travel anytime we want!!"

Moreover, it's not just about vacations and travel; just being able to go anywhere, anytime, allows you to do so many things!

For example, collecting rare materials needed for alchemy, or materials that take a very long time to mature!

Thinking of this, Tong Hua's eyes grew brighter and brighter. He could almost see himself traveling the world, collecting all sorts of rare materials, and becoming a max-level alchemist!

"Huh?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice pulled Tong Hua back to reality. He slowly turned around and, sure enough, saw that familiar figure.

"Lucario!"