Hoenn Region, Lilycove City.
Several Taillow skimmed across the shimmering lake, their forked tails or wingtips occasionally brushing the water before they swiftly flew past a Milotic by the shore.
"Mrrr~~"
Milotic lowered its head slightly and glanced at the young man with turquoise-green hair, who sat quietly on a rock, fishing rod in hand.
Dressed in a sailor suit, the young man carried himself with the elegance of an artist. Hearing Milotic's reminder, he slowly set down his fishing rod and picked up the coat beside him.
"Who could it be at this hour...?"
Wallace took the communicator from his coat and opened the message he had just received.
"It's Lucia." Seeing the adorable Swablu avatar, Wallace smiled faintly.
Lucia was not only his niece, but also the Coordinator he thought most highly of. He had even gotten an Altaria Mega Stone from Steven Stone, intending to give it to Lucia on her birthday.
Steven Stone had plenty of Mega Evolution Stones anyway. His niece was Steven Stone's niece too—what was wrong with giving one to his niece?
Wallace truly doted on this niece of his.
Lucia: [Video]!
Lucia: [Uncle, I attended Aunt Lorelei's public lecture in the Orange Archipelago. During the lecture, a Trainer battled Aunt Lorelei, and the Pokémon he used was also a Milotic. Um... there are some of this Milotic's battle techniques that I don't understand.]
Wallace's finger had already swiped open the video.
Lucia often sought his advice on coordination techniques, so he was already used to it.
But... this time, it was about Milotic? Then she had come to the right person.
Wallace looked toward the Milotic beside him. In this world, when it came to understanding Milotic, he, a Grand Master, was unquestionably among the very best.
However...
Having watched the video