Chapter 283

Acerola said earnestly.

On the other hand, in the Real World.

The video that Qiao Ran asked Rotom to send before leaving has unknowingly sparked another heated discussion online.

After gaining popularity several times, the "Trainer Diary" account has become a small Uploader with many followers. Relying on the original quality of the videos and the account's fans, the videos are showing signs of continued growth.

"The Blue Songstress of Magic City Shopping Malls"

The video's title and thumbnail don't seem particularly special at first glance, but only after clicking through do you discover that it's a high-quality live video.

In the video, a beautiful young girl stands on a simple stage and sings. Even without accompaniment, she still attracts many passersby, who eventually give her a warm round of applause.

With Last Resort Steadfast

Let's cross the towering Celestial Crown Mountain!

Who will I capture next? Where will we meet?

This feeling of excitement is like being in Secret Base...

"What a wonderful voice... Is this a professional singer from somewhere?"

"I've never heard of this song before, and I can't find its name online. Could it be an original song?"

Similarly, even online, the number of comments on the video is increasing, with both the beautiful singing voice and the unique song drawing attention.

"Most of the songs I've heard before are about love and romance; I never imagined someone could write a song like this..."

"Damn it! I really want to know who Sing singer is and what the song is called!!!"

After watching the video, many people searched for the name "Qiqi," but no matter how hard they searched, they couldn't find any relevant information. As for the song, they couldn't find anything at all.

"Come out and say something, Uploader!"

The number of comments and bullet screen messages below the video increased, and even the private messages in the background were flooded with inquiries. However, the "Trainer Diary" account seemed to be playing dead, and there was no response no matter what.

However, they probably don't know that the person who managed this account is now in another world.

The mysterious Songstress, coupled with her beautiful songs that were previously unknown to the public, suddenly attracted a lot of attention.

Soon, people online transcribed the sheet music from the audio and even thoughtfully included the lyrics. The song's overall tone revolves around the Trainer's adventure, and the lyrics incorporate many Pokémon moves and techniques. However, the line "Let's cross the high Celestial Crown Mountain" seems somewhat out of place.

"Is this the name of a place somewhere?... But I don't recall any place in China with that name?"

"It doesn't seem to exist abroad either... Could it be a relatively unknown place name?"

"It doesn't necessarily have to be a place name. Look at the meaning of this sentence, 'Let's cross the high Celestial Crown Mountain,' which actually refers to the obstacles the Trainer encounters on their journey. Crimson simply describes how difficult it is."

"The person upstairs makes a good point!"

Many people have also started doing reading comprehension exercises regarding the lyrics.

"Wait, who is this?"

Not only were passersby online curious and confused about the girl in the video, but even Sabrina, who was quite familiar with Qiao Ran, showed a puzzled expression after watching the video at home.

"Where was this person photographed?"

Having known Qiao Ran for so long, I've never seen him contact someone like that. Could it really be that he just casually took the picture while strolling around the mall?

"But, this song..."

--Together

This is undoubtedly a song from the Pokémon World. Although it's not popular in the Kanto region, Sabrina's Kanto Region, most people in the Pokémon World have heard it.

If someone were a complete stranger in this world, would they really be able to learn to sing this song without any instruction?

"Cynthia?"

Just as she was making her own guesses, her phone suddenly rang. When Sabrina picked it up, she saw that the contact was none other than Cynthia, the Champion of the Sinnoh Region.

"Sabrina?"

"Are Qiao Ran and the others with you? About that video they just posted..."

As soon as the call connected, Cynthia started asking about the video. Sabrina could understand her emotions, and this song was very popular in the Sinnoh Region, basically known to everyone and a must-sing at karaoke.

The "Celestial Crown Mountain" mentioned in the lyrics is also known as "Mt. Coronet" in the Sinnoh Region. It is a landmark that stretches across the center of the Sinnoh Region, the highest mountain in the Sinnoh Region, and the starting point of the Creation Myth.

--Legend has it that Arceus created the world from the Spear Pillar atop Celestial Crown Mountain and created the three Pokémon Time, Space, and Invert, and from then on, the world began to function.

This landmark represents not only the obstacles that Trainer overcome, but also the beginning of everything, a connection between the past and the present.

"I don't know where they are either. They must have gone to the Pokémon World."

Sabrina was also quite frustrated. She wanted to know who this person was. She had never seen him before and didn't know if he was from the Pokémon World. Qiao Ran hadn't contacted her at all. Heaven knows what had happened.

"Oh, I see... I'd like to talk to the child who sang that song."

Arriving in a different world, yet hearing a familiar melody, was a very special experience for Cynthia. The girl in the video not only sang the song but also mastered it perfectly, allowing Cynthia to feel the emotions it conveyed.

Moreover, choosing this song as the video release method is also a way to attract other people in the Pokémon World. From this perspective, Qiao Ran's actions this time directly and accurately hit the key point.

Songs are even easier to spread than videos themselves, because they can be heard wherever people are present.

"I'll contact you again after he gets back," Sabrina said, then couldn't help but mutter a complaint under her breath, "Really... I always contact him immediately if anything happens, but he's the one who keeps things from us."

"Maybe he was just too busy and forgot."

Cynthia couldn't help but smile.

"Traveling back and forth between two worlds must happen sometimes, right? I heard there's a huge mess in the Pokémon World. If we could find another way to travel back in the future and bring everyone back with us, that would definitely lighten the burden on Qiao Ran and the others a lot."

Returning everyone to the Pokémon World is indeed the best solution. Although Qiao Ran also has a way to travel between worlds, after hearing Qiao Ran's explanation, Cynthia and Sabrina both realized the limitations of this method. Putting aside whether the other party would agree, this method itself is impossible to use on a large scale.

If possible, Cynthia still hopes to find a faster and more efficient method.

"You really are biased towards that guy."

Sabrina snorted. If it were her, she wouldn't have spoken up for Qiao Ran. Only someone like Cynthia, who usually couldn't bring herself to be ruthless, would act this way.

"It's not exactly favoritism, after all, he did do a lot."

Cynthia was very grateful for what Qiao Ran had done. After all, he wasn't from the Pokémon World, yet he had done so much quietly. Moreover, he was very knowledgeable about battles and the history of Pokémon, and his interests were very similar to hers.

"He's incredibly skilled in both combat and research on Pokémon legends, and he's also very good at other things..."

"Okay, okay, I know, I know."

Sabrina interrupted the other person's narration directly. They were chatting just fine before, so why did they suddenly start praising Qiao Ran?

Looking at Cynthia, Sabrina even hallucinated that kind of weird guy she'd seen in movies, the kind who brags about his boyfriend.

"Anyway, I'll contact you again when I hear from you. You shouldn't have any other problems, right?"

"It's alright. Lately, it's mostly been routine investigations and research. With Brock helping me with the on-site surveys, it's definitely saved me a lot of effort."

"He's still getting paid by my Magic City Gym," Sabrina couldn't help but complain.

Despite being officially registered as Gym Trainer at the Magic City Gym, Xiao Brock has ended up being used as Cynthia's tool.

She was being ordered to run into the mountains; logically, she should have been the boss.

"What he did was meaningful to everyone."

Cynthia also laughed.

"I wonder who will be the next one to join us?"

"Everyone, your sister Acerola has something important to tell you."

The next morning, after breakfast, Lusamine gathered all the children together. Not only her, but also Modan, Qiao Ran and others were present.

Listen to me.

Acerola looked at the children with a serious expression, and the children, as if realizing something, listened quietly.

At this age, they have already experienced many things that their peers cannot imagine, and when they should be serious, they are actually calmer than other children.

"Everyone, starting tomorrow, I might not be able to stay here any longer."

"Huh?"

"Sister Acerola..."

Acerola's straightforward words not only stunned the children present, but even Modan couldn't help but purse his lips.

However, he also knew that Acerola must have gone through a difficult internal struggle to make up her mind; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to let go of these children.

So... Acerola had considered what he said earlier?

"Sister Acerola, do you hate us now?"

"Yes, Sister Acerola, please don't go!"

"Waaaaaahh..."

Even with their strong mental fortitude, the children couldn't Endure after hearing Acerola's announcement of her departure. Some even burst into tears. During their time together, Acerola had truly been like an older sister to them, taking care of their daily needs, telling them interesting stories, and her Ghost Pokémon often playing with them. If Acerola were really gone, what would become of them...?

"I don't hate you guys."

"But... I feel I can do more, especially in times like this..."

Acerola looked at their faces and told them stories of the old Galar region.

Once, a terrifying Darkest Day enveloped Galar. No one could fight against this Darkest Day. Pokémon and humans alike lost their will to fight and simply awaited the end of the world. In the end, two Pokémon stood up and saved Galar.

Heroes aren't born heroes, but they made the choices they made at the time. They might have failed, but that's better than doing nothing.

Acerola touched the bracelet on her upper arm, a "treasure" passed down through her family and a symbol of the past rule of the Alola dynasty.

Although the word "king" has long since disappeared in Alola and become part of history, Acerola, as a nominal descendant of the ancient Alola royal family, felt a sense of responsibility towards this land the moment she learned about this history.

Ultimately, she still wanted to protect this place.

"Sister Acerola..."

"Waaah..."

The children were still very sad and wiping away tears, but after listening to Acerola's story, they seemed to understand something.

"Listen to me, Ultra Beast have caused immense damage to Alola. And now, on other islands, there are surely many people in the same situation as we were—no, perhaps even worse. They have no food, no clothes, and face the threat of Ultra Beast every day... I want to go and help them."

"I'll come back after I've finished all this. Will you all wait for me here then?"

Acerola looked at each child's face and memorized their features.

Although she was still very reluctant, she had made up her mind.

--Although, when Acerola said she was going to save more people, most of the children already understood her.

But ultimately, understanding is not the same as agreeing.

Rational understanding cannot overcome emotional feelings.

In particular, this feeling of reluctance to part still fills their hearts.

"Waaah..."

The children's cries filled the air, but this time, no one dared to stop Acerola.

"And Uncle Modan... Sister Lusamine... I'm entrusting the children to you."

Don't worry.

"Um."

Even the usually carefree Modan stood very straight and nodded seriously, while Lusamine smiled gently. Indeed... young people should be allowed to go out and see the world.

With Acerola as a partner, Lillie should be able to worry less about things.

Today is the last day.

"Yes."

Standing at the entrance of the Aether House, Qiao Ran and Acerola walked out from the crowd alone.

After this period of intentional and unintentional clearing out, the number of Ultra Beast around the Aether House has decreased significantly.