Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

"If you successfully reach the Moon Altar, blow the flute, and finally awaken the Child of the Stars, you might also gain the power to open that door. However, I do not recommend that you go directly to that world."

"Did Gladion say this?"

Qiao Ran thought of the blond boy. As Lillie's biological brother, he also experienced the FALL incident of the Ultra Cave like Lila, and lived in another world for a long time.

If it was really as Lusamine said, then Gladion's life back then... would have been quite difficult.

"Yes, he also persevered with great difficulty back then. Those auras can corrode a person's consciousness... If one is not careful, they can lead people to extremes."

Speaking of Gladion, Lusamine also seemed a little depressed and lost. She couldn't help when Gladion disappeared, and she couldn't help when Gladion left. In terms of her duties as a mother, she was indeed a bit of a failure.

However, Lusamine felt a little relieved when she saw the grown-up Gladion and saw that he had his own responsibilities and strong abilities.

After all... everything is moving in a good direction.

"So, I suggest you don't go there right away. If you absolutely have to, you can wait for my progress. I guess it won't take too long before I can make some usable devices."

"What kind of thing is it?" Qiao Ran continued to ask.

"I'm currently thinking of a helmet. As long as it can resist the interference of the aura, it will be fine."

Lusamine pointed at the design on the screen. She hadn't been idle during this period. With most of the elite members of the Aether Foundation having disappeared, she was already the best researcher Alola could find.

"The helmet is indeed good, and it won't interfere too much with the battle... Hmm..."

Liliae also echoed from the side.

The conversation between the few people continued for a while. The equipment that Lusamine researched might really come in handy in the future. After all, as someone who understood some of the "plot", Qiao Ran actually understood one thing in his heart.

——If we want to solve the problem of Ultra Beasts in the Alola region, we must address the root cause of the problem.

The root of this problem is the "ultimate world" that gave rise to all of this.

One day, they will need to go to that continent and deal with all of this.

After the conversation, Qiao Ran and Liliae were ready to leave the laboratory. They had been discussing business for a while and they were a little tired.

However—just as the two of them were yawning and about to leave, Lusamine behind them suddenly spoke.

"By the way, are you really not going to tell me anything?"

Under her long hair, her one exposed eye narrowed slightly, looking at Qiao Ran and Liliae with interest.

"...You don't really think I didn't notice anything, do you?"

Chapter 622 [The Dagger Revealed]

After talking about serious matters for so long, Lusamine finally showed her true colors and asked the question directly.

No more pretending.

"It will probably be a while before you come over next time. Are you really not going to talk to me?"

Seeing Lily and Qiao Ran seemed to be a little hesitant

Lusamine's attitude softened a little.

"I can only be here alone..."

"..."

Lusamine's "selling misery" was indeed very effective. Not to mention Qiao Ran, Lillie on the other side was the first to fall.

It was the first time she saw her mother say such words.

"me……"

Indeed, it would definitely be a long time before I see Lusamine again. If I don't say it now, some things can only be said when we meet again much later.

"Qiao Ran...is that okay?"

Lillie looked at Qiao Ran, seeking his opinion, but Qiao Ran naturally couldn't refuse here. Since Lillie had made up her mind, he could only accompany her.

"Ah."

"This is a matter between the two of us."

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That night, Lillie talked with Qiao Ran and Lusamine for a long time.

As a mother, Lusamine did provide a lot of advice, and she also gave her own ideas about the future of the two.

"...I don't object to you two being together, but you know, with the current situation in the Pokémon world, you probably don't have time for a wedding ceremony or anything like that... But, after everything is over, I will definitely help you take care of these things."

Lusamine hoped to see Lillie happy one day, but that day was destined to be far away.

"I've been watching your relationship for a long time. I should be able to rest assured leaving Lillie in your care, but...if you do anything to let her down, I won't let you off, understand?"

"Hmm...hmmmm."

Faced with Lusamine's "threat", Qiao Ran could only nod obediently. Moreover, he and Lillie actually tacitly agreed not to tell her about Mei and the others. Otherwise, Qiao Ran might not be able to get out of the door.

Lillie also understood that perhaps she could accept this kind of relationship, but her mother would probably not agree, so she remained silent and only talked about herself.

"And regarding the issue of children... I don't recommend that you two have one right now... Of course, if you insist, then I still don't recommend it."

"I know, I know, Mom. There's no need to talk about this question!" Lillie blushed and interrupted Lusamine directly.

This topic is obviously too far away for them.

The crisis in the Pokémon world has not been resolved yet, and there are still many things waiting for them to deal with. How could they possibly spend their time on this matter?

"This issue is very important and cannot be neglected."

Lusamine, however, had a serious expression and forced herself to continue the conversation.

"I was also like that back then... because I was pregnant with you two..."

As if she had opened a box of conversation, Lusamine started talking about the past again, telling her own story. She had never told these things to anyone else, but they should have nothing to do with Lillie and Qiao Ran...

In short, this night talk lasted for a long time.

When Qiao Ran and Liliae left, it was already late at night.

"We'll go back first...Mom."

Lillie and Lusamine nodded and said goodbye, and Qiao Ran did the same.

But Lusamine suddenly looked at Qiao Ran and said with a smile, "Why don't you change your name now?"

"..."

Qiao Ran froze in place.

Change...change the name...

This... could it be referring to...

"puff."

Seeing that Qiao Ran was a little conflicted, Lusamine didn't make things difficult for him. She just smiled and changed the subject.

"Since you're not ready yet, don't be obsessed with it. I don't care about it. You can call me sister like before. I quite like it."

Compared to the formal name, the thoughts in one's heart may be more important. Besides, Lusamine also prefers Qiao Ran to call her younger.

——Especially when one’s age is still increasing.

"But you have to always remember this: you are already Lillie's husband. Don't do anything to make Lillie sad."

Lusamine emphasized this point again - as a mother.

She had forgotten this identity for a long time, but she finally picked it up. There is still a long time to go, and she will probably never let it go again.

"Okay, you guys should go back first. It's getting late today."

After saying this, Lusamine waved goodbye to Qiao Ran and the other person to leave. After chatting for so long, she was a little tired.

"call……"

Watching Qiao Ran and Lillie walk out of the room, Lusamine sat in her chair and leaned deeply against the back.

At some point, the little girl who only knew how to follow me has grown up and become a performer and trainer. In particular, she chose a very outstanding man.

"In this broken world, he should

That’s the key point that brings about change.”

Not only in this area, but also in other areas, those legendary Pokémon have built a good relationship of trust with him.

He may indeed have some special abilities, but if he wants to gain the long-term recognition of Pokémon, he must have extraordinary qualities.

Lillie's vision is indeed good.

Not only this world, but even Lillie herself has probably learned a lot from him.

"..."

Lusamine thought of this, and suddenly straightened up and picked up a photo frame from her desk.

In the photo frame appeared the image of a family of four: Lusamine, her husband, and Gladion and Lillie, who were only a few years old.

"Moen..."

Lillie has found her own happiness, and Gladion will surely find the woman he likes by then. But where is the person she has been looking for now?

Lusamine looked at the photo for a while, then put the frame back on the table.

After Lillie and the others leave tomorrow, she will probably be alone again.

Maybe... this is the punishment for what I did in the past.

Chapter 623 [Harvest Relics]

Leaving Lusamine's lab, what Lillie and Qiao Ran did with it is now a story for the future. After a good night's rest, everyone began to head towards the island's shrine, with Acerola, the administrator, as their best guide.

"Our island's guardian deity is Tapu Moo, a deity that controls plants and trees, bringing us good harvests and strength... Legend has it that he doesn't like fighting, but to be honest, if he gets angry, he's usually pretty tough to mess with."

Acerola suddenly lowered his voice.

"On our island, there was a village that once angered it, and was eventually destroyed."

In the legend, not all Pokémon are well-behaved. There are also many Pokémon that have complicated relationships with humans. They do not have the rules of good and evil in the human world, and the way they act is more like based on their own nature and preferences. Just like Yveltal who brings death, in the eyes of most residents of the Pokémon world, she should be the kind of villain who should be defeated.

"...But if you can talk to it peacefully, it's pretty easy to get along with, so there's no need to worry too much."

Aserola did not have much resentment towards the island god. On the one hand, the other party did provide protection to the island, and on the other hand, the anger caused by humans was usually about topics that did not make much sense.

"Grass-type Tapu Moo..."

While on the road, Qiao Ran was also recalling the appearance of this island god. In the Alola region, each island god is actually a legendary Pokémon with local characteristics. Their bodies usually have the appearance of different animals, and certain parts of the body can be closed to completely wrap the body, forming a "bottle", "pot"... and other shapes similar to sacrificial containers.

And Tapu Moo is one of them, the island god with an appearance similar to a "cow". Although Qiao Ran likes the other three most among the four Tapu, that is just a judgment based on appearance.

"I wonder if it's still at the ancestral hall."

Qiao Ran couldn't help but mutter.

To be honest, he himself felt that this possibility was not very high.

During the long time they have been on Ula'ula Island, they have not seen the appearance of the Island God. If it is really guarding this island, then it must have come out to fight those ultimate beasts, right?

"I think... the possibility is relatively low."

Acerola shared the same opinion, placing her hands on her chest and lowering her head slightly.

"In the past, the Island God often appeared before humans... Many residents on the island had the opportunity to see the Island God. However, after this crisis, the Island God seemed to have disappeared, and we haven't seen it since..."

"If it's really in trouble, Qiao Ran... must help it...!"

Acerola turned his gaze towards Qiao Ran, his eyes flashing.

She had previously volunteered to lead a group of people to the ancestral hall. In fact, she had a similar idea. After all, the island god was their local belief. No matter what the other party was like, she couldn't bear to see him fall into crisis.

Especially when seeing the ancestral hall shrouded by a strange black object, this sense of crisis reached an unprecedented level.

"of course."

Qiao Ran nodded. Of course, he had this idea in mind when he came here.

Legendary Pokémon are usually a part of maintaining strength. Although the island gods of Alola may not have any strong "rules", if Alola wants to return to normal, the efforts of these island gods will most likely be required.

If the other party is in any trouble, Qiao Ran doesn't mind helping out, but - this is also based on the premise that they can see each other and solve the problem.

Everything is unknown now, so it is better to be cautious.

Go south from the Aether House, it takes a long time to reach Tapu Moo