Chapter 407

Of course, it wasn't just them; even Tapu Fini, who had seen the real Lunala before, was taken aback by the sight before him.

Shiny.

This is a magical phenomenon that occurs among Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon will have a completely different physical appearance from other Pokémon, and this change usually only occurs in terms of body color. Generally speaking, Shiny Pokémon are extremely rare in the population, possibly appearing only once in tens of thousands.

However, every Shiny Pokémon is exceptional, not only possessing a naturally unique appearance but also boasting top-tier Individual Values) within its species. But what surprised Tapu Fini was—can a Pokémon like Lunala even have Shiny?

"Luuuu!"

After hugging Lillie, Nebby didn't stop. It flew directly to Qiao Ran, stretched out its huge wings, and hugged Qiao Ran's body. The powerful force pulled Qiao Ran up.

Qiao Ran had been thinking that Nebby seemed much more composed after evolving, but it hadn't been long before his impression was completely shattered.

This guy's personality is still the same as before; he likes to cause trouble.

The evolution of Nebby was completed smoothly, and surprisingly, it was not disturbed at all during the process. When Qiao Ran returned to the Seafolk Village, he found it a bit unbelievable. He had looked like he was facing a great enemy, but he really didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

With the reinforcements from Nebby, Qiao Ran and the others still chose to depart from the air and then return to Exeggutor Island. Unlike when they went to the Altar, they didn't need to worry about the consumption of combat power on their return journey; they could just relax and enjoy themselves. Moreover, after the previous battle, Qiao Ran's stamina was almost depleted, so walking back was definitely unrealistic.

If he could, he would even like to go straight back to the Real World to rest, but before returning to the Real World, they still have to go to Exeggutor Island.

Their purpose in going there, besides sending Mina back, was also to formally return the Sun Flute and Moon Flute. After all, these two were treasures belonging to Alola, and even though Qiao Ran and the others had borrowed them for a while, they had no intention of keeping them for themselves.

Besides, this thing only has one function: to evolve the Child of the Stars. For the time being, they won't be able to use it.

"I'll draw what happened today as soon as I get back!"

On the way back, Mina kept excitedly talking about something. It seemed that everything that happened today had really excited her. Although she didn't see Qiao Ran's battle in the other world, the scene of him playing the Sun Flute and the Moon Flute was still beautiful and breathtaking enough.

Just now, a legendary Pokémon evolved—and she was one of the witnesses present.

"They're back! They're back!"

"... It's that bird!"

As they approached Exeggutor Island, Qiao Ran and his group attracted the attention of a group of people. In particular, Yveltal's distinctive appearance made him instantly recognizable to the Oceanic Residents. However, upon hearing what the group said, Yveltal became agitated again.

"Who's the bird? You're all birds!"

If Qiao Ran hadn't forbidden it, she definitely would have spat it out in one gulp. As the God of Death, she didn't have many constraints. For every death she brought, there would be an equal number of lives brought. Everything existed in a dynamic equilibrium, so for her, doing as she pleased was enough.

However, we still need to listen to... and consider Qiao Ran's words.

The arrival of Qiao Ran and his group was once again met with a crowd and a warm welcome from the villagers. Hapu, who had stayed behind on Exeggutor Island, also came out and happily greeted everyone.

"You solved it? Really solved it?"

Good news is always encouraging, and everyone cheered after Mina explained that the Altar of the Moone was completely safe.

Of course, besides that, Nebby also attracted a lot of villagers' attention, after all, its appearance was just too special, and it looked exactly like the legendary...

The color just doesn't look quite right.

Nebby didn't seem to mind being watched at all; in fact, it seemed quite excited. After all, it had been cocooned for so long, and it probably really wanted to interact with people.

Thank you so much for helping us.

During this time, Qiao Ran and Lillie handed the flute to Hapu and Mina. It was a treasure of Exeggutor Island and also a treasure of Poni Island. If possible, Qiao Ran hoped to leave the flute here, as perhaps thousands of years from now, someone would need this treasure.

"It is you who have helped us." Hapu nodded and solemnly accepted the flute.

"Yes..." Mina nodded with a smile. The situation on the island was getting better and better, and she had seen such a beautiful scene, all of which she could not have imagined before.

Hapu put the flute into her bag and placed it on the back of the Mudsdale, intending to return it to the Altar on the island later. She looked at Qiao Ran and Lillie and couldn't help but ask a question.

"So... where else do you plan to go after this? Since you've already been to the other islands of Alola, then..."

Hapu was a little unsure about Qiao Ran and the others' plans. She thought that if Qiao Ran and the others didn't have any plans, they might as well stay with them a little longer, since she and Mina both liked them quite a bit.

"Us..."

Qiao Ran paused for a moment, then smiled and looked at Lillie beside him.

"Hmm... we'll probably take a break for a while first, and then we'll consider going to other regions."

The matter in Alola is indeed largely resolved, and they can finally catch their breath. However, before moving on to other regions, Qiao Ran and the others probably still have some things to do.

For example, we could visit Tapu on other islands, or check on the situation on Lusamine's side, and most importantly, we could also visit Nebby.

Its abilities aren't limited to combat.

In short, there are indeed many things to do in the future, and Qiao Ran and the others have plenty of time to deal with them gradually.

After all

They were indeed planning to rest for a few days. After a series of adventures and battles, they were all quite exhausted. He, in particular, was probably the one who had worked the hardest during this period.

Qiao Ran also hoped to take advantage of this time to travel to the next city in the Real World and obtain a new Badge. In any case, he would not give up participating in the Pokémon League Tournament in the Real World. If he really missed this year's Pokémon League tournament, he would definitely regret it to death.

As for their next destination in the Pokémon World, barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will most likely head straight to the Unova Region. They can't stay in one place for long. This isn't just Mei's wish, but also Cynthia's. Besides, their strength is far greater than when Qiao Ran himself was caught up in that world. If they go back now, at least in terms of strength, Qiao Ran is relatively at ease.

Of course, this doesn't mean the trip was completely risk-free. On the contrary, Unova was the most dangerous place. After all, the situation there was unpredictable, and Reshiram's descriptions were like those of a riddle-maker, always talking about the thoughts of some world. Qiao Ran didn't know what she was trying to express either. Perhaps... there were things that only Pokémon could understand.

Having returned the two legendary flutes and sent Mina back to Exeggutor Island, Qiao Ran and the others had essentially completed their mission. Qiao Ran didn't have any further plans; he simply wanted to return to the Real World and get some rest.

Sure enough, as soon as they arrived at the Inn in the Real World, Qiao Ran collapsed onto the bed. During this time, he barely interacted with Lillie and the others, simply drifting off to sleep. In the end, Lillie and the others helped Qiao Ran in. After such a battle, Qiao Ran was truly exhausted.

He really just wanted to rest for a while.

When he woke up again, it was already evening.

It was pitch black outside the window, and the lights in the room were off. Lillie Mei were already asleep, and coincidentally, they were right next to him.

Qiao Ran could only carefully get out of bed, change her clothes in the bathroom, and then plan to go outside for a little exercise.

"... Going to bed too early isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Because she went to bed quite early, Qiao Ran woke up at a rather inopportune time. According to her phone, it was only three o'clock, and there were still several hours until Sun the next day.

After leaving the Inn, Qiao Ran strolled around the nearby food street for a bit, finding something to eat. Although Rest would replenish his energy, he would still feel hungry when the time came, especially since he hadn't eaten lunch or dinner, which made it even harder to Bide.

After eating, Qiao Ran realized there wasn't anywhere worth going nearby. Going back would mean everyone was Rest. Although she was probably the most tired one, they weren't exactly having an easy time either. They had walked just as much and fought just as many battles along the way. Besides her, they also needed a good rest.

"Let's go check out the Wild Area. If all else fails, we can just take a nap there..."

With nowhere else to go, Qiao Ran could only try to relieve his loneliness in the Wild Area. At least, lying on the grass and looking at the sky was a good thing. He finally had a chance to clear his mind and rest properly. Maybe he could even take a nap because it was so comfortable.

As for encountering other Pokémon, Qiao Ran didn't really expect that to happen. After all, Pokémon also need rest, and their schedules are basically the same as Qiao Ran's and the others', especially at three or four in the morning when everyone is already fast asleep.

"I'm the only one who's not Rest, Rotom."

"You don't need to Rest."

Looking at Rotom standing in front of him, Qiao Ran couldn't help but make a comment.

As Ghost Pokémon possesses an electrical appliance, Rotom indeed doesn't need to Rest to rest. As for the other Ghost Pokémon, Qiao Ran isn't too clear about their individual situations. If we're talking about Mimikyu alone, it seems like she doesn't get much rest at night either.

Maybe we should look for Mimikyu when we go to the Wild Area later.

Qiao Ran figured that since he was already going to the Wild Area, it would be best if he could run into his own Pokémon. Otherwise, he would probably just have to lie on the grass and spend the night with Rotom.

Regarding Rotom —although the strange Light Orb was no longer desperately trying to impersonate Rotom, Qiao Ran still felt that it was hiding something from her, whether it was the Light Orb or Rotom itself. After all, Qiao Ran had previously confirmed things about that world with Rotom, and since Rotom wasn't there at the time, how could it possibly know these things?

Furthermore, the ability of that Light Orb to Transform into Poké Ball seems like a very "abnormal" power. Are these things really completely unrelated to Rotom, who calls himself a "System Spirit"?

"..."

These questions remain unanswered for the time being, and even if Qiao Ran were to ask, they don't seem inclined to offer any explanations.

Qiao Ran wasn't in a hurry to know these things; at least for now, they were all willing to help her.

--That should be enough, right?

After all, the things he's dealing with right now have already exhausted him, both physically and mentally. If he were to think about or worry about anything else, he wouldn't be able to handle or react to it. The Light Orb's words weren't entirely without merit; he's already at his limit.

Through Rotom, Qiao Ran opened Portal to the Wild Area.

In the Wild Area, the sky and the earth were still pitch black. However, when Qiao Ran skillfully lay down on the grass and looked up at the sky, he saw something completely different from before.

He actually saw twinkling stars in the sky that had been completely empty, and a gentle breeze blew past him.

"..."

Something appeared behind him.

There was no clear, visible connection between the other person and himself, but Qiao Ran could definitely sense their presence.

"Nebby?"

Qiao Ran gently called out the other's name, and what appeared behind him was Nebby, which had evolved into Lunala. Its huge, blood-red, round wings were something that probably no other Pokémon could possess.

Moreover, what surprised Qiao Ran the most was that the arrival of the Nebby actually brought new changes to the Wild Area. Although the things twinkling in the sky did not look like real stars, they brought a touch of life to this lonely night.

It did this even though it wasn't its own Pokémon.

... Could it be that even Pokémon from Pokémon are related to him?

"Luuu."

Nebby leaned against Qiao Ran's back. Although it was already midnight, it didn't seem to want to Rest at all.

"... After all, she's the Alola Moon Deity, so she's more energetic at night?"

Qiao Ran had originally thought that he might only be able to chat with Rotom for one night on this trip, but he didn't expect to run into Nebby directly. Lillie and the others usually leave their Pokémon in the Wild Area, so Qiao Ran has had quite a few opportunities to meet these Pokémon. However, he doesn't actually have that many that he's very close to.

The Nebby is quite unique among them.

"But if you do that, you won't be able to land directly on the ground, will you?"

Qiao Ran turned to look at the Nebby behind him. Due to the change in its form after evolution, its body had basically lost structures such as "feet". Although it didn't have them to begin with, one consequence of this was that it had to keep Levitate in the air at all times.

"Luu."

However, right after Qiao Ran finished speaking, Nebby seemed to want to refute him, and it simply collapsed onto the grass. While it was definitely impossible for it to stand up, it could still manage to fall down.

"You..."

Qiao Ran rolled her eyes speechlessly. This guy was still acting the same as before, always causing trouble. Judging from the situation, he didn't seem to have any of the dignity of Legendary Pokémon. If it were Yveltal, she definitely wouldn't just sprawl on the ground like that. This was far too casual.

"... I can do that too."

Suddenly, a soft voice, seemingly that of a girl, rang in Qiao Ran's mind, and this voice gave him a very familiar feeling.

"... Nebby?"

Qiao Ran seemed to have heard the Telepathy from Nebby before, and heard the other party's voice. However, this time the voice was much clearer than before, and the feeling of familiarity was even stronger.

He felt he had heard these things somewhere before, but after trying to recall them no matter how hard he tried, he eventually dismissed them as hallucinations.

"Yes, yes, it's me, it's me."

"...?"

Upon hearing the voice that suddenly came from her mind, Qiao Ran was initially delighted, then her face instantly showed a puzzled expression, followed by a bunch of question marks popping up above her head.

"What?"

What kind of nonsense is this "I am a concubine"?!

"... That's what I saw humans referring to themselves during the day."

"??"

Qiao Ran's face still showed confusion.

Where would you find someone claiming to be like that?

"I saw it at Lillie's place, the cell phone."

After being questioned so much by Qiao Ran, Nebby decisively betrayed Lillie. However, Qiao Ran was still asleep during the day, so who knows what Lillie was watching in front of Nebby during the day.

Judging from this strange title, it's probably some kind of weird TV series again.

Humans don't refer to themselves like that; just say it normally.

Qiao Ran felt it was necessary to teach the other party a lesson. Lillie hadn't been Trainer for very long, and as a senior Trainer, he naturally had to lend a hand.

Furthermore, after talking with Nebby for so long, Nebby voice still sounds like that of a somewhat cute girl. Unlike some original Legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon World, Child of the Stars seems to have a species in the Ultra World, albeit a very small one. From this perspective, it has a certain...