Pokémon from Galar

Mary frowned as she held Yi-chan. The strange sensation of her body being repaired made her react slightly, but she still couldn't wake up.

However, the other three Tapu still didn't feel relaxed after watching Tapu Lele finish all this. Although the bodies of several Pokémon had been repaired, their energy levels were in terrible condition, especially the strange-looking dragon and the Umbreon.

Unexplained energy was rampaging through their bodies, along with other chaotic energy from other attributes and their own empty elemental energy. If it wasn't dealt with promptly, it was uncertain how long it would take for that energy to dissipate naturally.

The other three Pokémon, which were already weak, and the unborn Pokémon egg, might be ruined if they weren't dealt with promptly.

The Ultimate Cavern is not easy to enter. Without protection or talent, trying to force your way in with your bare body will only lead to death unless you have extraordinary strength.

It's clear that Mari is quite lucky, and Bal and Ichigo's strength is just barely passing. In short, they are not dead yet, but if this drags on any longer, who knows what will happen to the others, but that egg is definitely doomed.

The Tapu family wouldn't normally get so involved in human affairs, but just like Tapu Lele felt, even without the influence of the Cosmog, the girl's aura still made them feel favorably towards her.

Moreover, it's quite obvious that Cosmog has had much closer contact with those Pokémon than that human. Although a new Lunala has appeared in Alola, it doesn't mean that the Tapu family has no interest in the other Cosmog.

Although the Tapu family are guardian spirits, they act entirely based on first impressions. Clearly, Marie had a good impression of the four of them, and with the Cosmog incident, it was enough for the Tapu to take action.

"Screech—!"

"Moo-!"

"Butterfly~!"

"..."

Tapu Fini wasn't particularly interested in humans, but seeing that the other three had decided to help, she didn't bother to object. The four Tapu floated above Marie, each taking their positions, and began a very strange dance.

As the four guardian deities danced, beams of light transformed into Z-energy, converging from all directions and then gently flowing into the bodies of several Pokémon and Pokémon eggs, except for Marnie.

It's not that Tapu is biased; their method is only designed for Pokémon. Indiscriminately injecting energy into human bodies would cause problems, since humans don't have the same high energy adaptability as Pokémon.

Moreover, with Tapu Lele's healing abilities, although it couldn't help dispel the energy, at least there wouldn't be any major problems. She would recover after a while. This girl was being protected too well by her Pokémon.

This is one of the reasons why the Kapus made their move.

The dance was rather lengthy, and the energy gathered within Balu and the others didn't dissipate. Instead, it forcefully mixed with and tamed the energy that was damaging their bodies, forming a rather strange energy crystal within them.

The crystals from Balu and Izumi are the largest.

This energy crystal seemed to have a life of its own. The moment it took shape, the four guardian deities simultaneously withdrew their hands, but the crystal itself began to expand and contract, actively absorbing external energy and creating a strange cycle between the external energy and the energy within the Pokémon's body.

Thanks to this seed, the physical condition of several Pokémon improved rapidly, at least it wasn't as bad as before.

The Tapu seemed a bit tired after finishing all this. Although they usually did it alone, they typically only worked on one Pokémon at a time. This time, they had done it on five Pokémon and one egg in one go.

It was quite a hard-working experience.

So much so that when the people who specialize in dealing with Ultra Beasts arrived, they witnessed Tapu's cleanup. Tapu Lele even flew over to greet the leading girl before leaving.

Chapter 140 My name is Mizuki, the first Alola champion

When Mary woke up, she could still feel pain coming from every corner of her body, but it was much better than when she was in the Ultimate Cave.

The strong smell of medicine in her mouth and the disinfectant she breathed made Mary guess that she might be in a hospital-like place.

When she opened her eyes, she was in a completely unfamiliar environment, but thankfully she was in a room. Marie breathed a sigh of relief, which meant that Bal and I-chan had indeed escaped from the Ultimate Hole and had not stumbled into a deserted world.

"Sasha—! (Marie! You're finally awake!)"

Just as Marie was about to confirm the situation further, a Gardevoir's head suddenly popped out from the side and grabbed her hand.

Mary blinked. Although her voice had changed quite a bit, the familiar feeling from before was still there. She tried to open her mouth and squeezed out two words. Her hoarse voice made her sound like a completely different person, which startled her.

"...Silk, silk sauce?"

"Sha—! (Yes! It's me, thank goodness... Marie, you're finally awake! I'll get you some water.)"

Sis casually manipulated the water in the glass next to her, turning it into a gentle stream that flowed directly to Mary's lips. Once Mary opened her throat, the water was fed into her mouth, making Mary feel a little better.

"Where are the others...?"

Mary looked around but didn't see Ichigo and the others. Instead, she found the bunch of Poké Balls and her backpack lying next to her.

"Sha— (Sister Yi and Baloo are receiving treatment next door. They have recovered from their injuries but haven't woken up yet. Xiao Chu, Xiao Mo, and I woke up first. Xiao Mo is resting. Xiao Chu was too big after evolving, so I chased her back into her Poké Ball.)"

"You and Xiao Qiu have both evolved?!"

"Shh~ (Hmm, I suddenly evolved when I woke up.)"

"Really?... Congratulations."

Hearing Si-chan's words, Mary forced a smile through the pain, wanting to reach out and pat Si-chan's head, but she couldn't muster the strength. Si-chan, however, noticed Mary's movement and gently took Mary's hand, placing it on her head and nuzzling it softly.

"Could you help me sit up?"

"Sha~! (Of course!)"

Silk's mental power gently controlled Mary's body, helping her sit up and lean against the hospital bed. Mary took the opportunity to look around the room, which was very similar to the ward in the Pokémon Center, but she didn't see anyone else besides herself.

Is there no one else here?

"Shh~ (Yes, yes, Miss Joey is probably next door taking care of Sister Yi and the others, and another girl just went out to make a phone call.)"

"Oh, I see. Thank you for your hard work."

Mari stared at Sis's face. Sis was indeed very beautiful after evolving. Mari also felt a sense of relief at having survived a disaster. She really hadn't expected that Nihilego would target her as its first target.

Just then, the door to the ward was quietly opened, and a girl wearing a red felt hat, a short-sleeved shirt, and shorts, with a very Alora-esque style, walked in and immediately met Mari's eyes.

"...You're awake?! Wait, I'll go get Joey!"

"..."

Before Mary could speak, she watched as the girl dashed out. She had wanted to ask what was going on, but the girl didn't give her a chance at all.

And on the other side,

In the monitoring room, a middle-aged man in a khaki trench coat quietly watched the surveillance camera showing Mary's hospital room. Suddenly, he spoke to the smartly dressed woman beside him, whose hair was styled in a slightly wavy ponytail:

"Captain, the target has woken up. I'll go make contact with him first..."

The man's tone was somewhat tentative. His young superior had a rather complicated background, so after seeing Mary fall out of the Ultimate Hole, he was worried about the captain's condition.

The woman was wearing a fitted black suit and black leather gloves. With her beautiful face and fair skin, she looked very elegant. However, her expression at this moment was not particularly pleasant.

"No need, handsome. Let Miss Mizuki make contact first. We have other Ultra Beasts to investigate. Let the people of Alola handle Alola's internal affairs."

The man, who was called handsome, nodded. Since his boss had spoken, he naturally wouldn't say anything more.

My gaze unconsciously drifted to a monitor screen next door, which showed Dragapult and Umbreon lying on the hospital bed, radiating an inexplicable aura of energy.

At least there's no immediate danger to his life here, while the Ultra Beasts on the other side are far more dangerous. He can naturally judge which is more important.

"However, if you have some free time later, you should still try to get in touch with the girl. After all, she's been caught up in the Ultimate Hole, so some investigation is necessary."

After the woman finished speaking, she waved and led the handsome man away from the monitoring room.

……

Unaware that she was being secretly watched by two Interpol agents, Mary was obediently undergoing a physical examination by her sister Joey.

"No injuries were left. Tapu Lele's scales are indeed very effective. However, that strange energy is still slowly damaging your body. My suggestion is to continue hospitalization until that energy dissipates on its own."

Mary didn't refute Joey's words, but smiled and nodded before asking:

"Can I go see my Pokémon?"

Sister Joey frowned. The girl in front of her was actually in a rather bad condition. The best option was for her to stay in bed for ten days or half a month before making any further decisions.

"Don't worry, Sisi-chan will help me."

As if afraid that Joey wouldn't agree, Mary gently squeezed Sis's hand, indicating that she still had companions to rely on.

Silky's progress in this evolution is truly remarkable, and what's terrifying is that her exquisite superpower manipulation not only hasn't worsened, but has become even more refined than before her evolution.

Marie had no idea how she managed to do something so illogical, but according to Sis-chan, she and Chiu were in the same situation. After evolving, not only did their strength increase dramatically, but their control over energy and moves also improved.

"...Miss Champion, what is this?"

Since she was brought by the Alola champion, Miss Joy still planned to consult the champion's opinion.

"It's okay, I'll help keep an eye on things."

“...Alright then, I’ll get you a wheelchair.”

Joey finally nodded. She had learned some things about the situation when she took on the patient, so she could understand Mary's concern for her companion. Since the champion had already agreed, she didn't intend to stop her.

Watching Joey turn and leave the ward again, Mary finally turned her gaze to the short-haired girl sitting in the chair next to her, curiously examining her. After thinking for a moment, she asked:

"Hello, did you save me?"

"No, no, it was the Capu family who saved you. I just happened to find you and brought you to the hospital."

The short-haired girl smiled and shook her head, appearing to have a very cheerful personality.

"That saved me, otherwise I would be waking up in the forest now."

"Hehe~ My name is Mizuki, what's yours?"

“My name is Mary, and I come from Galar.”

Mary smiled outwardly, but inwardly she was in turmoil. She had a feeling of déjà vu before, and now hearing this name again, coupled with the title of champion, it was impossible not to have some thoughts.

Chapter 141 Overlord's Aura

While waiting for Joey to push her wheelchair over, Mary quickly confirmed her guess. Although Alora was still Alora, the people in front of her were clearly not the group she knew.

Water Lily and the others have clearly assumed the position of captain, but in the Alola that Mari knows, the position of captain has not even been created yet.

Furthermore, Dr. Kukui in this world doesn't even know a trainer named Marie.

However, Marie forced herself to calm down. She still had five Pokémon to take care of, and Sue and the others were not even a year old. At this time, Marie needed to take the initiative to bring them a sense of security, rather than panicking.

I casually put down the damaged Rotom phone. Fortunately, Rotom itself was unharmed. I don't know how it managed to protect itself in that situation.

Just then, Sister Joey came in carrying a folding wheelchair and handed it to Sis. Mary looked at the wheelchair that Sis had unfolded and felt quite complicated. She really didn't expect that she would be sitting in a wheelchair so soon.

It's fortunate that Sue-chan evolved; otherwise, with her pre-evolution height of less than a meter, she wouldn't have been able to take care of Marie at all. But now...

Mary sized up Sissy, who was sitting in front of her, controlling her body as she entered the wheelchair. Sissy must be at least 1.8 meters tall. Once she recovered, she'd probably be a head taller than Mary.

"Alright, I'll take you to see your Pokémon, but just so you know, don't be too surprised later."

Mizuki gave Mari in the wheelchair a playful smile, then waved to Su-chan, who was already holding onto the wheelchair handles, and led the way out of the ward.

Has something strange happened to them?

Hearing Mizuki's tone, Mari didn't think that Bal and the others were in any danger. It was probably some strange change, maybe a good thing, maybe not, but at least their safety shouldn't be a problem. So Mari wasn't particularly worried, as long as they were still alive.