Land of Light in a Shell Smash Cute World

Amid everyone's confusion.

Xia Yan briefly explained his "Fall" theory.

Lillie, who had been attacked by an Ultra Beast, was the target of the Ultra Beast that had appeared this time. Wherever she went, that Ultra Beast might track her there.

Rather than running around, it was safer for her to stay here.

Only then would Xia Yan and the others have a chance to send the Ultra Beast back.

Understanding the gravity of the situation, everyone.

Exchanged glances and had nothing more to say.

But when little Lillie heard that the Ultra Beast had descended upon the Pokémon World again solely to track her down.

She remembered what had happened when she faced Nihilego, and her little face turned deathly pale.

She clutched Xia Yan's clothes tightly.

Tears welled in her eyes as she bit her lip to keep herself from crying.

Beside her, Gladion gripped Lillie's wrist, his eyes filled with worry as well.

Watching Lance and the others escort the committee members away, Xia Yan crouched down and looked Lillie directly in the eyes.

"Lillie, do you trust your teacher?" he asked softly.

Lillie looked into Xia Yan's eyes. His gaze was very calm.

That calmness eased some of the tension in Lillie's heart.

She sniffled and replied in a voice as faint as a mosquito's, "Y-yes!"

Xia Yan placed a hand on her head and affectionately ruffled her hair.

"Don't worry. As long as your teacher is here, everything will be fine. Ultra Beasts are just somewhat stronger Pokémon, not some terrifying monsters."

With Xia Yan's reassurance, Lillie's emotions gradually settled again.

Gladion, beside her, also let out a quiet sigh of relief.

He gave Xia Yan a look full of gratitude.

He knew.

If what Xia Yan said about Lillie being a "Fall" was true,