Chapter 244
Plumeria gave a bitter smile. All they had here were refugees who had fled from the city and a bunch of thugs; they wouldn't understand any of this.
"We managed to bring all these things out of the city, but the situation there isn't good either... To be honest, we're finding it a bit difficult to continue."
In the largest city on Ula'ula Island, a terrifying Ultra Beast has appeared— Qiao Ran and his friends had heard about this from Acerola and the others before, but they didn't expect that Po Town would also be affected.
"Alright."
Just as everyone was still talking, a tall man dressed in black and white clothes and wearing sunglasses appeared at the door.
The entire hall fell silent the moment he appeared.
"... Didn't you have something you wanted to ask me?"
He went straight to Qiao Ran and the others, then sat down in the seat opposite them, propping his legs up high.
It was on the table.
Although his expression was still terrible, he still kept his promise and came here to talk to Qiao Ran and the others.
This time, he won't run away anymore.
"Hurry up and ask, I'll answer all your questions."
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"My mother... Chairwoman Lusamine... Where is she? You know this information, don't you?"
Upon hearing Guzma's words, Lillie couldn't help but ask directly, her expression a mixture of anxiety and anticipation as she stared intently at Guzma.
Although she herself knew that Ula'ula Island was just an island they randomly flew to, and it was one of the four islands in Alola, no one knew where her mother had gone. Even if it was a one in four chance, it was still a one in four probability.
If she doesn't find it the first time... she wouldn't mind.
But when she heard Guzma say he knew, she couldn't help but feel hopeful.
"Chairwoman Lusamine... Yes, yes. She even showed up in front of me a few days ago."
Even Guzma's terrible complexion improved slightly when Lusamine was mentioned.
Guzma, the King of Destruction – When he was young, no one had any expectations of him. No matter what he did, he was always second, always the background for others. Under such circumstances, only one adult told him that he was also a very strong Trainer, acknowledging his strength.
That person was a young Lusamine, someone Guzma would never forget.
He glanced at Lillie, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes, but it was fleeting. Lillie looked so much like Lusamine over ten years ago.
"Where is she now? Do you know?" Lillie's eyes widened; this information overwhelmed her with emotion.
"She... borrowed some fuel or something from us back then, I think she was going to continue searching for something at sea."
Guzma waved his hand. At the time, some people within the Team Skull tried to dissuade him from giving these things, as they might be very valuable strategic resources. However, when they met, Guzma couldn't Lusamine and ultimately gave them everything they asked for.
What are you looking for?
Lillie continued to press for answers. Judging from Qiao Ran and the others beside her, Lillie was now exuding an inexplicable aura and powerful presence, even surpassing Guzma in strength.
"... I don't know either."
Looking at Lillie in front of him, Guzma felt more and more that the mother and daughter were actually very similar in many ways. Although she usually seemed shy and timid, when it came to the crucial moment... didn't she still show that expression?
"I asked her about it too, but she wouldn't tell me the specifics. Judging from her expression, however, it seemed to be something she was very anxious about."
"Anxious..."
Lillie pursed her lips. Judging from the clues left by Lusamine, she really couldn't think of anything that could make her anxious. If it was about escaping the spatial restrictions of the Aether Foundation... the spatial restrictions should have disappeared by now.
So... what else could make her feel anxious...?
Etc...
Clue--
A thought suddenly flashed through Lillie's mind, and in an instant, she remembered the tool that Lusamine had used when she left her the clue.
... group photo.
If there's anything that could make her so anxious and reckless... perhaps this is the only reason left?
"... Dad... Older Brother..."
Thinking of this, Lillie's breathing became rapid. If this was really the reason, not only Lusamine, but even she herself would be unable to remain calm.
Lillie.
At this moment, it was Qiao Ran who spoke up and grabbed her hand, pulling her out of her previous state.
At this moment, Lillie finally realized that she had stood up from her seat without her noticing, and everyone was looking at her.
I'm... sorry...
Lillie blushed and hurriedly
He quickly apologized and sat back down in his seat.
What exactly happened?!
After hearing about my mother's situation, I just couldn't stay calm...
Lillie was so distraught that she had even forgotten she was holding Qiao Ran's hand until she sat down, their hands still tightly clasped together.
"..."
Qiao Ran wanted to let go, but seeing Lillie's current state... he couldn't put his mind at ease, so he had no choice but to let her be.
As for Plumeria and Guzma on the opposite side, their expressions seemed to freeze for a barely perceptible moment.
So... that's how they're related?
Guzma initially thought Qiao Ran was Mei's boyfriend, but now it seems... he's more like this young lady's?
"Ahem... back to our previous topic, although I don't know where she went, she gave me something before she left. Maybe she was waiting for you to come."
Guzma snapped his fingers, and one of the Team Skull henchmen immediately stepped forward and placed a strange device on the table.
With its pure white exterior and somewhat distinctive design, Lillie immediately recognized it as a device manufactured by their Aether Foundation. Aether Foundation devices always have extremely obvious characteristics.
"This thing is..."
Lillie examined it for a while. There were no buttons on it; instead, there was a small monitor. In the center of the monitor, there was a radar-like image, and in the upper left corner, there was a continuously lit green dot.
"Is this... for indicating direction?"
"I don't know either, and since we don't need it, we'll just give it to you."
This time, Guzma was quite generous in giving it away, after all, this matter concerned Lusamine, and he dared not neglect it. If there was anyone he cared about so much, it would only be the chairman of the Aether Foundation, who had left a very deep impression on him when he was a child.
If it weren't for that chairman, he might have gone to even deeper extremes, and wouldn't have just become some kind of thug or hooligan...
However, although Guzma had prepared from the beginning to tell Lillie and the others whether he won or lost the battle, he never expected that he would lose so badly in the end.
"Thanks."
Lillie thanked him and took the device. Nebby, who was perched on her shoulder, curiously leaned closer and laughed at the flashing light on the screen.
All the clues have now connected.
Mother...
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Alola- style food is quite unique in the Pokémon World.
Although the current situation is somewhat special, many locally unique canned Berry can still be seen on the dining table. As a tropical island with abundant lunches, the people of Alola seem to have never worried about food.
"How about... we secretly take some back for Miss Cynthia and the others to try?"
"Huh? Why did you take it secretly?"
Qiao Ran overheard Mei and Mei's whispers, but the two seemed to be discussing something very dangerous.
According to Qiao Ran's observation, while Po Town is not entirely harmonious, it is relatively normal. After all, the people in charge here are the former thugs, and many residents from the city still have considerable reservations about them.
"That's enough, it's time for us to leave."
After dinner, Qiao Ran prepared to leave.
At least, they didn't intend to spend the night here; if they really needed to rest, they had better places to go.
After all, although they got the item left by Lusamine from Guzma, it was already too late today.
Qiao Ran and the others had no intention of continuing their journey into the night. Judging from the location displayed on the prop, if they continued on, they might have to return to the open sea.
The sea was pitch black at night; there was nothing to be seen at all. They were only able to find their spot that day thanks to that suddenly appearing Buzzwole. If it weren't for that creature suddenly darting out...
They might still be drifting on the sea right now.
However, even though that's what we say, we still need to phrase it differently with Guzma and the others.
"Are you really not going to stay here for the night? We don't have any extra boats to lend you, if you insist on going out to sea now..."
Plumeria seemed to want Qiao Ran and the others to stay another night. After all, it was getting late, and some strange Ultra Beast liked to be active at night. In addition, the situation at sea was different from that on land, and it would be very troublesome without a boat.
"Don't worry, there are other Pokémon can help us."
"Pokémon... indeed, if it were you guys..."
Plumeria nodded. She thought of the Reshiram that Qiao Ran had sent out before; after all, it was someone who could use Legendary Pokémon... Some things can't be judged by ordinary standards, right?
"So let's call it a day. We'll come back if we have the chance in the future."