Chapter 255

Leaving aside his strong judgment, just the fact that he obtained Coase's...

Mom's trust, and the power he channeled, is something that countless scientists at the Aether Foundation have failed to achieve over many years.

In the end, they could only use special methods to stimulate the Nebby, thereby forcing it to use its power and open the Ultra Wormhole connecting to Otherworld.

"So this is... Pokémon Trainer?"

Ultimately, they are different from these researchers.

Looking at Qiao Ran's face, many past memories flashed through Lusamine's mind. She, too, had once been infatuated with an outstanding man, just like Lillie. If she were twenty or thirty years younger, she might have felt the same way about the man in front of her.

However, her memories and youth had long since ended.

Escaping this island is not an easy task.

When Lillie arrived outside the Cave and shared her thoughts with Mei and the others, including her Older Brother, they all fell into deep thought.

To leave this island and reach the nearest land, not only is a certain level of combat power required, but also a great deal of stamina. Moreover, Qiao Ran's flying Pokémon had already exhausted a lot of stamina in the previous battle, so they certainly couldn't offer any direct assistance.

"... However, we cannot simply sit here and wait to die."

Mei pursed her lips. She also had several Pokémon that could fly. Because she had considered situations such as camping in the wild, she had specifically trained these Pokémon during her Unova trip.

If we used the remaining energy to fly such a distance...

"I think we should give it a try."

Although there are certain risks, compared to the potential benefits, it's still worth trying. Besides, in the current situation, doing anything carries enormous risks—just like Qiao Ran just now. If you do nothing, you end up doing nothing at all.

Qiao Ran's actions were indirectly influencing her and everyone present.

"I think so too."

Mei nodded as well.

"My Decidueye can carry me around, and it can also recover some of its stamina on its own."

Grass-type Pokémon have relatively easy time recovering their stamina, and due to Decidueye's characteristics, its stamina consumption in this battle is not too high, so crossing the ocean should theoretically be feasible.

"I..."

Gladion opened his mouth, but when he noticed that everyone present was looking at him, he decided against saying anything.

I agree.

What else could he say?

In his dream, Qiao Ran seemed to sink into a sea of stars.

His memory had already been interrupted when he soared into the sky and used the last of his Tokiwa Power to replenish the Nebby's strength.

"Nebby... they should be alright now, right?"

"Mo..."

Um?

A familiar voice came from behind him. Qiao Ran turned around and saw something dark covering his eyes.

"Nebby?"

Qiao Ran didn't know where he was, but in his memory, this kind of thing seemed to have happened many times before, so he didn't show any particular surprise this time.

But this feeling is as wonderful as being aware that you are dreaming while you are dreaming.

"Mo mo mo mo mo."

A strange chuckle came from behind him. Finally, the person who was chuckling released their hands from his eyes and Levitate in front of him.

Its nebula-like body trembled continuously with its smile.

"I'm glad you're alright. You seem so happy, so you must have succeeded, right?"

Qiao Ran hugged it tightly, and Nebby's excitement was felt by him. Some things don't need to be said; Nebby's happiness is better than anything else.

"Mo..."

Nebby lay in his arms, held tightly.

The two remained in that position for an unknown amount of time— Qiao Ran, in his consciousness, had long since lost any sense of time.

However, from a certain point onward, strange things began to happen to him.

"Nebby?"

The Nebby in his arms emitted a brilliant light, like a vortex, absorbing all the surrounding stars into its body.

Qiao Ran watched this scene in astonishment, while in the cave of the Pokémon World, Lusamine also looked in amazement at a corner of the ground—a dazzling light was emanating from the body of that Cosmog.

"This is..."

Lusamine had a premonition.

Something special is about to happen.

Hattrem

The Child of the Stars, after acquiring enough energy, will transform into a completely new form.

Originally curiously exploring everything around it, it will enter a long period of silence to prepare for the final change.

In ancient Alola, this form was called "Star Cocoon" and was worshipped and revered by royalty.

"Could this be...?"

Lusamine took out her electronic device and turned on the recording mode.

Although she no longer intended to force Nebby to conduct research, this rare sight was still extremely precious.

Amidst the blinding light, the Nebby's body absorbed a large amount of nebula-like energy. The matter condensed around it, forming a uniquely shaped "shell" that completely enveloped its body.

"Is this... evolution?"

In the world of consciousness, Qiao Ran also looked at the Nebby lying in his hand and asked his own question.

At this moment, Nebby was as if it were asleep, with its eyes closed. Qiao Ran could only hear its breathing. After evolving, not only had its appearance changed, but its behavior had also undergone tremendous changes. The once lively Nebby had suddenly become like this, and Qiao Ran himself felt a little unaccustomed to it.

"I hope... Lillie won't find it strange."

Holding Nebby, who had turned into a "cocoon," Qiao Ran became more and more certain that he was dreaming. In the normal world, Nebby's evolved form, Cosmoem, weighed nearly a ton. If he could hold a ton of stuff in his arms... he Pokémon.

Unless he possesses the bloodline of Super Palletian, it's best not to even think about such things.

"Or rather... the people of Pallet Town can actually be used as Pokémon in battles?"

"Professor Oak set up a research lab in Pallet Town... not actually to study Pokémon, but to study the local people...?"

Within the realm of consciousness, Qiao Ran's thoughts were frighteningly active, gradually veerting towards bizarre and unpredictable directions...

"Nebby?"

When the group outside finished discussing their plan and prepared to enter the Cave to take Qiao Ran Lusamine, and Nebby away, they discovered that Nebby had completely changed.

"What exactly is this...?" Lillie's eyes were filled with doubt and curiosity. She stepped forward and tried to pick up the strange "cocoon," but found that no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't budge it an inch.

"It's so heavy."

"It must have evolved. In its current state, it's probably dormant, Stockpile." Lusamine waved the electronic device in her hand and handed it to Lillie.

"This is what it looked like right after the evolution. I took pictures of it, Lillie."

It's quite a pity to be absent when your Pokémon evolves. Lusamine did this not only for her own research, but also to take Lillie's feelings into consideration. After all, a Pokémon only has a few opportunities to evolve.

"Lillie, if we can't keep it with us, we'll have to put it back in its Poké Ball for now." Mei tried to move the current Nebby, but without the blood of a Super Trainer, she couldn't budge this ton of weight and had to give up.

"Um."

Lillie nodded, took out Poké Ball, and recalled Nebby. This wasn't the time to dwell on this; they needed to leave to ensure their safety.

"It's time to go."

Gladion, who was leaning against the Cave wall, urged him on.

The longer the journey drags on, the more stamina they will expend. No one knows if they will encounter any Ultra Beast in the waters leading to Ula'ula Island. If something unexpected happens, they will have to expend far more energy than they have now.

"... We'll see later, Lillie." Lusamine staggered to her feet. After they left this place, they would have plenty of time.

However, gazing at the scene before him, Gladion remained silent and said nothing.

There seemed to be other emotions in his gaze.

The Real World.

Night.

"It's so slow."

"Yes."

Sabrina and Cynthia were waiting for the others to return in the living room. The Performance Competition had been over for many days, and their lives had returned to normal. The only difference was that Qiao Ran and the others would go to the Pokémon World every day and bring back different information and items.

However, it's really too late today.

Although it was late yesterday, today...

At this time...

Sabrina glanced at the clock on the wall; it was already 2 a. m. By now, they should be back by now, right?

And... even if there's something going on, they should at least come and talk to me about it.

"..." Cynthia did not answer, nor did she say anything.

There was one answer they both knew perfectly well: Qiao Ran and the others might have encountered some problem, which was why they hadn't returned or had any other contact. However, even if either of them revealed this answer, they wouldn't have a solution.

They couldn't travel between worlds, nor could they contact Qiao Ran and the others across worlds. If they revealed this answer, it would only increase their worry and anxiety.

"That's enough, let's go and rest. If they come back, they can find a place to Rest themselves."

Sabrina stood up from the sofa and Yawn.

She was already exhausted, but she had to continue her work Ace Trainer tomorrow, and in a few days she would have to participate in the Gym Leader election. She had to keep working hard for this.

This is what she should be doing most.

"Um."

Cynthia nodded as well. She had originally planned to talk to Qiao Ran more, but—she didn't have that opportunity all day.

The two exchanged a glance but said nothing. Back in their room, Sabrina looked at her empty bed and couldn't help but sigh.

I even bought a new bed today to solve the problem of too many people, but it seems... I won't need it...?

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