Chapter 285

"Signature... okay."

Qiao Ran didn't refuse. He simply took the paper and pen and signed a name that wasn't particularly good-looking or ugly. He didn't have much time to practice his signature, so he just wrote it like that.

Anyway, he didn't consider himself any kind of big star; he was just an ordinary Trainer.

"And that video! Who is that woman Sing? Can you tell me who she is? Why can't I find her anywhere?"

Excitedly accepting Qiao Ran's autograph, the two sisters, who looked to be only in junior high school, curiously asked about the "Sing sister" who appeared in Qiao Ran's previous video.

"You'll find out who she is when you watch the later videos; they'll definitely explain who she really is."

Qiao Ran chuckled. Good grief, this question has even entered the real world!

"Next video? Okay, remember to update quickly!"

"We'll recommend it to our classmates."

The two sisters, who were rushing to their tutoring class, didn't stay long. They exchanged a few words, got the autograph, waved happily to Qiao Ran, and left.

"..." Qiao Ran also waved goodbye to them.

Along the way, similar things happened many, many times. After he became somewhat famous, Qiao Ran had pretty much adapted to this kind of life.

"My adaptability... seems to be pretty strong."

Time flew by and a day passed.

Having said her goodbyes, Acerola had packed everything up. Today's breakfast at the Aether House would be the last time she was in charge.

The atmosphere of farewell is always very sad. Even though no one spoke in the middle, Qiao Ran could still feel the somber mood.

"Everyone, there's no need to be so upset."

Acerola knew that even if she left, Uncle Modan and Aunt Lusamine would definitely fulfill their duties. They were both very capable adults, and in every aspect, they would certainly do better than her.

The children fought back their tears, and several of them handed Acerola souvenirs they had made overnight.

"My Older Brother and sisters will definitely become heroes."

The children held hands, watching the group of people about to leave.

They were all orphans without relatives, but here, they were like family.

Even though the time spent with Qiao Ran and the others wasn't very long, it was still incredibly precious.

We'll all stay here and wait for you... You must come back!

Where do you plan to go first?

After bidding farewell to the Aether House, Acerola officially joined Qiao Ran and his team. This powerful expert in Ghost-type could provide tremendous help in various aspects. Most importantly, her cheerful and lovely personality also brought a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere to Qiao Ran and his group.

"I think... we'd better not leave this island yet. Or rather, there's one more place we need to visit before we leave."

Acerola raised her head, with...

He pointed to a spot in the distance.

Following the direction of her finger, Mei immediately understood what she meant.

"You mean... the Hokulani Observatory on Mount Hokulani Hilkynn?"

"Yes, it has the most advanced observation equipment in the Alola Region, capable of monitoring the entire Alola area. It also has satellite data, so we might be able to glean information about other regions from it. Furthermore, due to the sudden appearance of Ultra Beast, the people living up there have probably not received supplies from down below for quite some time."

"If possible... I hope to bring them all down with me."

Acerola said this.

It's impossible not to worry, after all, we're all fellow countrymen living in Alola. They and the people of Po Town can still survive on their stored supplies, and now that the Guzzlord has been eliminated, things are getting better and better. But those people on the mountain... there's really no help at all.

"To observe the entire Alola Region... and perhaps there's information on other regions as well...?"

Qiao Ran stroked his chin. Indeed, they were completely in the dark right now. Going to other islands rashly would leave them clueless about the specific situation there. Moreover, information about other regions—that reason alone was Captivate enough.

"Alright, let's set our next target over there."

Since it's Observatory, it must also have satellite imagery. This information is definitely of great help in understanding everything that happens in the Pokémon World. After all, there are some things that you would probably never be able to see if you were observing them from the ground.

"Yes, I think that's right too."

"Yes."

The girls all agreed to the proposal, especially Mei, who had longed for her hometown for a long time. If she could get some information from here, it would be excellent. Even without information from other regions, the fact that she could observe all of Alola was attractive enough.

To ascend Mount Hokulani from the location of the Aether House, one must head towards the opposite side from Po Town. On that side, there are likely far fewer signs of human habitation, and the landscape is pristine and untouched by nature.

Moreover, the number of Ultra Beast has increased significantly along the way, since neither the people of Po Town nor they themselves have ever been to this area before.

"Acerola, stand closer to me. This is your first time fighting alongside us; you'll need some time to adjust."

"Okay... okay!"

Although Acerola is not weak, in Qiao Ran's team, she is only slightly better than Lillie. If we take into account the level of adaptation and cooperation, she might even perform worse than Lillie.

However, this is not a reason to criticize her. Qiao Ran also knows that no matter what it is, it requires gradual practice.

Gradually, Acerola seemed to Frisk that their "consciousness" could be transmitted to each other, as if something was connecting their feelings, especially Qiao Ran's "feelings," which could be transmitted to her heart with unparalleled clarity.

So that's how it is...

No wonder she always felt that Qiao Ran and the others were acting mysteriously; now it seems they were probably using that feeling to communicate with each other.

Moreover, this ability, if used in battle, can undoubtedly become a "powerful weapon." When hunting the Guzzlord before, she was amazed by the teamwork of Qiao Ran and others, which was probably due to this special ability.

As the group moved forward, the sky gradually darkened. Reaching the summit in one go was no easy task, and Qiao Ran did not have the naive idea of "reaching the top of the mountain in one day." In fact, after walking for several hours, it seemed that they had not even reached the foot of the mountain.

"Let's go back and rest today, and then we'll come back whenever we have time."

Night was approaching, and everyone had to leave this dangerous area. Moreover, today was Acerola's first time in the Real World with them, so they needed to set aside some time to show her around.

--Although it was called a stroll, it was just a walk around the neighborhood. After running around in Alola all day, no one had the energy to move anymore.

"So, this is another girl you've recently recruited?"

"I haven't seen you do anything else usually, but you're quite the charmer when it comes to kidnapping people."

"Alola Region Captain... I've heard about that. The Pokémon League has indeed made a decision to establish Pokémon League in Alola, and all Captain will directly take over as Gym Leader."

Acerola: "Hahahaha."

Seeing that Qiao Ran had brought back another person, Sabrina instantly switched to her sarcastic mode. However, she quickly arranged Acerola's accommodation. Luckily, Cynthia had left a bed, which was just right for Acerola to stay in.

"By the way, have you decided on your next destination? And your departure time is almost here, right?"

Sabrina suddenly asked about Qiao Ran

Recent decision.

"Yes." Qiao Ran nodded. The things in Alola can proceed at the Synchronize, and we also need to catch up on the journey here. As a mature Trainer, of course, it would be best if I could have it all.

"Then take a look at this. You might be interested."

"What?"

As she spoke, Sabrina handed a flyer to Qiao Ran as if it were some casually tossed-together piece of paper.

Qiao Ran took the flyer and then saw what was written on it.

"The first Battle Train from Magic City to Rongcheng is now departing. We are recruiting three Trainer to promote and experience the service via live stream."

The first-place winner will receive a mystery grand prize!

"Battle Train?"

On the flyer, a novel term immediately caught Qiao Ran's attention. Even Mei, who was sitting next to him chatting with Acerola, couldn't help but come closer when she heard the term.

"Battle Subway?"

In Nimbasa City in the Unova Region, there is an event called "Battle Subway," and the event is organized by the official organization of Nimbasa City, a transportation hub and the largest city in the Unova Region.

Trainer will battle while riding the train, and can only proceed to the next carriage to challenge stronger opponents after passing through the previous one.

"It's not a subway battle, it seems to be some kind of special Pokémon battle... The purpose seems to be to promote Bullet Train or something. It's a variation of the battle under certain Rules. However, looking at these Rules, it does seem very similar to the Unova Region's Battle Subway. I wonder if it was created by someone from the Unova Region who traveled here."

Qiao Ran couldn't help but make a comment.

As a native of this world, Qiao Ran had heard of this thing before, but only vaguely. He heard it was a new form of entertainment that was broadcast live online, attracting many viewers.

"The organizers of this event have a partnership with the Magic City Gym, so we'll also help recommend some suitable Trainer. It seems like a new route has just opened up, so we were thinking of recruiting a few Trainer to help with the promotion."

Sabrina gently shook her head. Normally, she wouldn't handle this kind of thing herself, but would leave it to other Gym Trainer. However, she happened to see the information above and couldn't help but think of Qiao Ran and the others.

If it were them, they might be interested in this.

"How about it? You get a promotional fee for participating, and if you pass, you'll get a prize. Plus, if you take their car there, the ticket is free."

Sabrina felt that this was an irresistible proposal. In fact, after hearing what she said, Qiao Ran and the others were indeed tempted.

"But the event notice says only three people can participate, right? So what about us...?"

Qiao Ran glanced at the girls around him; just Lillie, Mei Mei, Acerola alone made up more than three people.

"Why don't you just choose three people to participate? The rest of you can hitch a ride on the Bullet Train without any problem, right?"

"Um..."

Qiao Ran nodded slightly; this was indeed a good solution.

However, the others besides him are all Trainer who love battle, so the competition for this spot will likely be fierce.

"If you've made up your minds, I'll contact the people over there. As the Gym Leader, my recommendation is quite valuable."

Sabrina's lips curled up slightly, and she seemed to have a hint of smugness in them.

Besides offering "assistance" as a friend, Sabrina also had her own considerations.

If Qiao Ran and her friends really participate in this event, it will basically confirm their connection with the Magic City Gym. If they become more famous in the future, she will also be able to get some hidden benefits.

--Although many people online are already spreading rumors about their private relationship, no matter how tight her management is, it will eventually leak out. Some people online are even saying that she and Qiao Ran are secret lovers, or even living together in secret.

Of course, this only applies to a small number of people, and unless there is clear evidence, Sabrina usually ignores it.

The Battle Train was scheduled to depart in two days, so they took advantage of the free time during that period to show Acerola around Magic City.

"This Otherworld is amazing!"

Acerola acted as if it were visiting a city for the first time, displaying considerable enthusiasm as it strolled around. However, this was also related to the local situation in Alola. The Alola Region is considered a relatively remote and underdeveloped area in the Pokémon World. Apart from the Aether Foundation from other places, many of the facilities here are at a very basic level.

This is why the local professors wanted to build a "Pokémon League" in Alola, all in an effort to drive the region toward greater prosperity.

"... Since this is my first time here, I definitely need to buy some new clothes."

Lillie had long disliked Acerola's rather distinctive patched Dress, and this time she was determined to straighten out Acerola's clothes.

Although this

Their outfits certainly give off the vibe of Ghost Type experts, but since their role is just that of ordinary Trainer, it's better for them to dress more normally.

"Isn't this great? It's so cute..."

"Really... really?"

After being half-coaxed and half-tricked into changing into a light pink Dress, Acerola's face flushed red. However, when she turned to look at Qiao Ran and saw that he was trying hard to suppress his laughter, she changed back into the dress.

"I... I won't wear this anymore!"

Indeed, slightly "deeper" colors suit me better.

The fun didn't last long; during this time, they finalized the list of participants for the day's high-speed Bullet Train activities.

--Qiao Ran, Mei, Mei.

As for Lillie and Acerola, one of them declined because she felt she wasn't good enough, while the other declined because she didn't understand the world very well. As for Mei Mei, they would definitely participate Competition whatever Competition they could.

The program team for the live broadcast has already started to promote it. In addition to Mei, Qiao Ran and Mei are both Trainer have recently attracted much attention. However, when Mei last appeared in the public eye, her level had not yet broken through to the level of the Elite Four. I believe that this time, she will definitely bring more surprises to others.

Of course, in addition to these, the mountaineering in the Alola Region is still ongoing. Because the ground facilities have been cut off by Ultra Beast, Qiao Ran and his group can only climb the second highest mountain in Alola on foot, which is obviously beyond their current limits.

"Ugh... I'm so tired. I wonder how long it will take to get there."