On Devon Corporation's luxurious airship.
"We're almost at the Battle Frontier. These are the rules they've drafted for your Frontier Brain Challenge."
Standing by the window and looking out at the lush forest below, Xia Yan accepted the documents from Steven.
Xia Yan gave them a quick glance before silently putting them away.
"Also, these are what you asked the old man to investigate for you, along with the materials Professor Berlitz provided as thanks."
This was what Xia Yan cared about more.
After reading through them for a while, Xia Yan's brows gradually furrowed.
Steven seemed to notice that something was off with Xia Yan and could not help asking, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Xia Yan took a deep breath, shook his head, and spoke softly.
He lowered his head and looked at his right hand.
The black ring that had once been on his index finger had now turned gray.
Why?
Why had the Unown's power been draining so quickly lately?
Could it be because Arceus was about to awaken, causing this world's "firewall" to become stricter?
"That expression doesn't look like nothing's wrong." Steven did not believe Xia Yan's nonsense.
Seeing Steven's suspicious expression, Xia Yan could not help but smile wryly.
"It isn't anything major."
Faced with Steven's further suspicion, Xia Yan could only shake his head helplessly. "If one day I suddenly disappear, Steven, please help me with something."
"Disappear?" Steven looked stunned.
Xia Yan nodded solemnly. "Yes. Probably... soon."
He quickly added, "But before that, I'd like to ask you to use Devon Corporation's network to contact two people for me in two places."
"Alright! Tell me."
Steven sensed Xia Yan's seriousness and answered with a grave expression.
Xia Yan looked out the window again.
The information was still incomplete, but based on what he