Pokémon from Galar

“Marie, your feelings are just like Dr. Kukui’s. He said the same thing.”

Marie smiled and shrugged. These were indeed facts. However, the Pokémon League had a good atmosphere, and with Professor Kukui leading the way, a harmonious balance would likely be reached with the island kings in the end.

Is Dr. Kukui very busy?

"Yeah, I'm pretty busy. There are a lot of things about the alliance that I can't get involved in. Dr. Kukui is the one who's helping me manage them. Otherwise, I probably would have come to see you, Mary, already."

Mizuki was aware of her own limitations. She could be consulted for battles, but she was definitely not capable of handling other tasks, which were all taken care of by Dr. Kukui.

"Pfft... Professor Kukui in my other world is also preparing for the Pokémon League. I don't know if I should tell him he'll be this busy when I go back."

Upon hearing Mary mention this, Mizuki's eyes suddenly lit up, and she said with a smile:

"Hehe~ I'm going to visit you in Marie's world! I really want to see Lana, Captain Mallow, and everyone else who's still at Pokémon School~"

"Um... I don't mind if you're interested, but if you go, Ash will definitely be very interested."

"Xiao Zhi? Who's that?"

"A trainer from Kanto, he has a very strong Pikachu, and he is also the one taking care of Nebula over there."

"Little Nebula? Is that what you call it over there too?"

“Yes, Lillie took it.”

"Pfft... Me too."

Mizuki was laughing for a while, then suddenly said:

"Oh right, I almost forgot to tell you, Lillie has already set off back to Alola today, and she should arrive the day after tomorrow."

Mary blinked, turned her head and asked:

"Is it alright? Didn't you say Lillie was taking care of her mother?"

"I heard the situation has stabilized and the treatment plan is progressing smoothly. Gladion is overseeing things over there, so Lillie decided to come back and help you first."

"Lillie is indeed very kind."

Mary smiled. No matter which world she was in, Lillie was always like a little angel.

Chapter 150 The Z-Bracelet Finally Obtained

Hala, the king of Melemele Island, lives in Lili Town, which is located roughly in the center of the island. Although it is called Lili Town, there are not many residents. Strictly speaking, it is more like a village than a town.

However, Lili Town has a very large square and stage, and whenever there is a festival or celebration, Lili Town is the center where the islanders of Melemele Island gather to have fun.

In general, the town of Lili is not sparsely populated because no one wants to come, but rather because the island's king intentionally controls the number of people residing there, making it appear deserted.

However, none of this has anything to do with Marie. In both worlds of Alola, this is the first time Marie has set foot in Lili Town, and the Island King is also planning to visit for the first time today.

"Grandpa Hara's house is in the northwest direction, the largest house at the very back."

Mizuki led Marie into Lili Town, pointed to the house at the very back, which was quite grand and decorated in a very Alola style; overall, it was a mansion.

Mary nodded, looking around at Lili Town with some curiosity. Her biggest impression was that it was spacious. The central part of the town was empty, and the buildings were built around the edges. There weren't many pedestrians on the road. Since it wasn't the festival season, it was relatively quiet and the atmosphere was very comfortable.

"What's wrong? Mary, you don't seem very enthusiastic."

Mizuki bent down and peered at Mary with some concern. The sudden close contact made Mary feel slightly uncomfortable.

"No, I'm just wondering how long it will take before I can stand up again. I can't use my Z-Move right now."

"Well, you should go to the Pokémon Center for a check-up today. You're not in as much pain as you were at the beginning, so it should be over soon."

"Probably, I can try to fall asleep on my own tonight."

Mary nodded and smiled. She had been having Sis hypnotize herself to fall asleep for the past few days. Although she didn't know much about it, she figured it wasn't good to keep doing it like this.

Just as the two were talking together, a stocky old man wearing a yellow printed jacket and flip-flops walked over.

"Alola, Mizuki, this must be Ms. Marie."

"Ah, Grandpa Alola, I've brought the person to you."

Mizuki laughed and joked, then turned to Mary and introduced her:

"This is Grandpa Hara, the king of Melemele Island."

“Alolan… I am Marie, from Galar.”

"Alola, Ms. Marie, I have a favor to ask. May I see your Pokémon's Totem Aura?"

Hala looked at Marie sitting in the wheelchair. She was a trainer who had fallen out of the Ultra Hole and was blessed by the guardian spirits. The island kings naturally knew about this.

Although the Island King was hesitant to show up before due to the Pokémon League's influence, Mizuki contacted him yesterday, so Nahara naturally wanted to see for himself whether the person who could capture a Totem Pokémon truly possessed that quality.

"sand……"

Silky was quite sensitive to human emotions and easily sensed the old man's scrutiny of Mary, so she became secretly on guard.

"It's alright, Sisi-chan, the island king isn't an enemy."

Mary paused for a moment, then raised her hand to pat Sis's head, but couldn't reach it. Just as she was about to move to another spot, Sis lowered her head and nestled in Mary's palm.

After comforting Sis, Mary withdrew her hand and looked up at Hala:

"Sure, but right here?"

Mary blinked. Although the place was indeed very empty, it wasn't like no one ever passed by. Who knew what kind of rumors would be spread if two Totem Pokémon suddenly appeared?

"Haha~ I was too hasty. I've been traveling for so long. Come to my house and rest for a while."

Hara observed Marie's interaction with the Pokémon without any qualms. Instead, he laughed and waved, inviting Mizuki and Marie into his home.

He wasn't trying to determine if Marie was qualified; after all, that was the Guardian's decision, and Hala wouldn't directly oppose it. He simply wanted to observe what kind of trainer Marie was.

Following Hala into the courtyard of the large mansion, and with Hala's approval, Mari took out a Poké Ball and released Baloo and Eevee.

"Baru, Ichi-chan, unleash your domineering aura!"

"Hoo~ (Okay~)"

"Ee- (I understand.)"

They had overheard the conversation outside and knew what was going on, so they each stepped back a distance to ensure they wouldn't disturb Mary. Their two domineering auras then erupted very quickly.

"Hmm... indeed, it's the aura of a true overlord, truly astonishing..."

The aura released by Baloo and Ichigo, amplified by the Totem Aura, astonished Hala. It was truly a Totem Aura; he never expected that the first Totem Pokémon he'd ever seen wielded by a human would be from a trainer from another world. Fate is indeed unpredictable.

"Alright, you can let them take it back now. Come inside and get your Z-bracelet. Hehe~ My furniture can't withstand the wrath of a domineering aura."

"You're joking, Barui-chan. It's all set. Thank you for your help."

"Ee- (It's okay.)"

Putting aside her aura, Ichigo walked over and rubbed her hand against Mary's, while Balu floated beside Mary with a smile. The main entrance to the house was quite large, and Balu was able to squeeze in.

The group entered the mansion. Mary and Miyuki were settled on the sofa in the living room, while Hala went into the inner room to retrieve the bracelet.

Although Radiant Stones are quite precious outside, each island king keeps several Z-Bracelets. Hala can just take one and give it to Mary; there's no difference between the bracelets.

Hala returned quickly, smiling with squinted eyes as she approached Mary, bending down to place a rather pretty Z bracelet in front of her.

"Thank you, Grandpa Hala!"

"Thank you, King of the Islands."

Hala returned to her seat and plopped down, chuckling and waving her hand. It seemed that Marie and her Pokémon had a very good relationship, and the atmosphere was genuine. Hala naturally didn't mind giving her a bracelet.

Mary took a deep breath, reached out, and grabbed the slightly large bracelet. It was a little cold to the touch. She put it on her left wrist, looked it over, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

Congratulations, Mary!

"...Yes, it's all thanks to Mizuki's help, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get it so easily."

Mary shook her head. She knew what was going on. Mizuki had used her status as the Alola Champion to get the bracelet for her, and considering the favor she had received, plus the life-saving grace from before, she didn't know how to repay it.

Chapter 151 The Unexpected Use of the Z-Bracelet

The use of the Z-Ring is somewhat similar to the use of the Mega Stone, both being rather subjective. In any case, it relies on the bond between the user and the Pokémon, using the item to create a connection, thereby helping the Pokémon gather energy to unleash a Z-Move or evolve.

These are all natural products after all. The only human intervention in the Z bracelet is that the stone was shaped into a bracelet.

Unlike Dynamax wristbands, this is a purely technological creation, and its usage is simple and clear. How to operate it, how to start it, and how to turn it off are all clearly explained.

Anyway, after Marie got the Z-Ring and put it on, she was a little confused. The difference between her and other trainers was that other trainers couldn't have normal conversations with Pokémon.

Therefore, to build a trusting relationship with a Pokémon and to clearly understand what the other is trying to express, you need to do something very difficult: have a mutual understanding.

But Marie doesn't need to. She can understand just by speaking. Marie has no idea what it feels like to be in sync with someone. Other trainers treat this as instinct at this stage, but Marie has to start from scratch...

Mizuki was still trying to gesture her understanding to Mari, but unfortunately, this rather idealistic personal impression was too abstract, and Mari was still completely confused.

"...This is a headache. I only found out about this problem today."

"Ee... (Don't be discouraged, Mary, take your time.)"

The person who assisted Mary in the training was naturally Ichigo. The step of sensing did not require Z-Crystals; as long as there were Radiant Stones, a connection could be established. Unfortunately, Mary always felt as if there was a layer of gauze between them, a thin barrier that she could not cross no matter what.

"Yeah, I know, I'm just feeling a bit sentimental. I really do have a long way to go."

Mary laughed when she heard Yi-chan's words of comfort, and then stopped worrying about the issue. It's best not to be impatient in these kinds of situations, and after today's ups and downs, it's not appropriate to continue.

Mary lowered her hand and smiled at Hala, who had remained silent beside her.

"I'm sorry, Grandpa Hara, I couldn't find the key right away."

"Haha~ Why apologize for such a small thing? I can feel the bond between you and your Pokémon. It's just like how you're right-handed and suddenly switch to your left hand. You'll definitely feel lost. Don't worry, believe in the bond between you and your Pokémon, and you'll succeed eventually."

Hala's laughter was quite hearty. Mary had given him quite a surprise today, and he was also surprised that Mary had stumbled in this place. He found it inexplicably interesting.

Mary reluctantly agreed and stopped worrying about the Z-bracelet. After saying goodbye to Hara, she left the island king's house. Mary casually took off the bracelet and handed it to Xiao Zuo and Xiao You, who had been curious about it for a long time. These two were interested in all sorts of new things.

Mizuki naturally saw what Mary was doing, but she didn't stop her. She just smiled as she watched the two little ones fly around holding the Z-bracelet.

"By the way, Marie, when will those two little guys evolve? You see, all your other Pokémon have evolved or become stronger, but they haven't made any progress."

"What? You're interested in Draco Balto? I really didn't know that. Balto is in charge of their training, so I don't follow it much. Maybe it's not time for them to evolve yet."

"I am interested, but it would be too sad to separate them from their families in two different worlds. If I have the chance to go to the Galar region in the future, I might look for them."

Mizuki smiled and shook her head. She was currently planning the training and formation of the second team, so she was considering the possibility of any Pokémon joining the team.

"The Galar region..."

Mari sighed, wondering if the matter of Eterna had been resolved in the Galar region.