Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: The Academy’s Theme Is Treasure Hunting!

Key Plot Points and Events

• After a late night in the academy library, Xingye returns to his dormitory and is startled by a mysterious, disheveled girl approaching through the dark. He soon realizes it is Lillie.
• Lillie reveals that Nemona forced her into five hours of consecutive battles, exhausting both her and Vulpix. Nemona also encouraged her to challenge the Gym Leaders.
• Xingye comforts Lillie by inviting her to a late-night meal in the cafeteria. Their relaxed outing strengthens their friendly relationship.
• Upon returning to his room, Xingye discovers a package from Principal Clavell containing a Tera Orb, awarded for his strong performance against Nemona.
• The next morning, Clavell explains that several students received Tera Orbs based on their performances in the previous day’s battles.
• Nemona demonstrates Terastalization using Quaxly, explaining how to draw in Tera Energy, safely hold the Orb, and activate the transformation.
• Xingye successfully Terastalizes Cyclizar, revealing that its Tera Type is Dragon. He cannot test the Orb on Gengar or Sprigatito because its stored energy has been depleted.
• Lillie initially struggles to use her Tera Orb but eventually Terastalizes Vulpix successfully, making her very happy.
• Clavell announces the academy’s special course: students may travel freely through Paldea for two months to seek their own “treasure,” then return to the academy with what they have gained from the experience.

Character Developments

• Xingye demonstrates concern for Lillie and becomes protective when he thinks someone has mistreated her. He also quickly masters Terastalization and begins considering how the free-travel course could help him pursue his own plans.
• Lillie is shown as physically and emotionally exhausted after Nemona’s relentless training, but she remains receptive to Xingye’s kindness. Her successful Terastalization gives her confidence and excitement.
• Nemona continues to display her intense enthusiasm for Pokémon battles, pushing others beyond their limits while also serving as the academy’s demonstration instructor.
• Principal Clavell rewards capable students fairly and introduces the academy’s broader philosophy: personal growth matters more than a single, fixed definition of success.

Significant Themes

• Personal treasure and self-discovery: The academy’s “treasure hunt” is not limited to physical objects. Students must discover their own goals, values, and meaningful experiences.
• Growth through experience: The journey itself matters more than the final result, encouraging students to learn through travel, challenges, and cooperation with their Pokémon.
• Friendship and support: Xingye’s late-night meal with Lillie shows how companionship can help someone recover from hardship.
• Mastery and responsibility: Terastalization requires both technical skill and care, emphasizing that new power must be handled properly.
• Freedom and possibility: The students receive a rare opportunity to explore Paldea without strict academic restrictions, opening the way for personal adventures and new ambitions.

Character Interactions

• Xingye comforts Lillie after Nemona’s exhausting battle sessions and takes her out for food.
• Nemona interacts warmly with Lillie while continuing to pressure her to improve as a battler.
• Clavell addresses the students as a group, rewards those who performed well, and has Nemona teach them about Terastalization.
• Xingye and Cyclizar successfully complete their first Terastalization together, while Lillie and Vulpix overcome their initial difficulty and achieve the same.
• The chapter ends with Xingye recognizing that the academy’s treasure hunt may provide the perfect opportunity to travel with Penny and pursue the Titan Pokémon and Herba Mystica.

Chapter Summary: “Watch Out for Gimmighoul Stealing Your Money”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Treasure hunting is introduced as an open-ended Academy course requiring students to earn enough credits to graduate. Some students remain enrolled for decades.
• After classes are dismissed, Xingye plans to pack at the dormitory and explore Mesagoza while waiting for Penny’s next message.
• At the Academy elevator, Sprigatito accidentally bumps into Raifort, the intimidating history teacher. Xingye notices her Lunala-themed belt emblem and Marshadow hair ornament, suggesting her interest in Alolan and legendary Pokémon history.
• Xingye and his Pokémon leave the Academy and witness a group of technologically enhanced Cyclizar riders speeding through Mesagoza.
• A Roaming Form Gimmighoul secretly steals coins from Xingye’s pocket. Sprigatito notices and attacks, while Gengar tries unsuccessfully to trap the Ghost-type with Spirit Shackle.
• Xingye identifies the thief as Gimmighoul, whose Ghost typing and Run Away Ability allow it to escape. He becomes determined to catch it, but an extensive search through Mesagoza’s sewers fails.
• Penny later contacts Xingye and arranges to meet him at Mesagoza’s west gate to search for the Open Sky Titan, Bombirdier. Xingye prepares by restocking supplies.
• Sprigatito, still offended that Gimmighoul stole money in its territory, sets up its own trap by using a coin as bait. As Xingye haggles with a vegetable seller, Gimmighoul approaches and reaches for the coin.

Character Developments

• Xingye is shown as observant, competitive, and possessive of his money. Although he initially reacts casually to the theft, his pride and irritation drive him to pursue Gimmighoul.
• Sprigatito demonstrates loyalty and initiative. It protects Xingye, becomes personally offended by Gimmighoul’s theft, and uses its street-survival instincts to devise a counterattack.
• Gengar continues acting as a reliable protector, using Spirit Shackle to assist in stopping the thief, though Gimmighoul’s abilities render the move ineffective.
• Raifort is established as a confident, teasing, and somewhat threatening teacher with extensive knowledge of legends and ancient Pokémon.
• Penny remains connected to Xingye’s larger adventure, directing him toward the Open Sky Titan.
• Gimmighoul is characterized as elusive, mischievous, and obsessed with money, successfully outsmarting both Xingye and his Pokémon.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and independence: Students are expected to pursue their own paths through Paldea rather than follow a fixed assignment.
• Treasure and greed: The chapter centers on money, treasure hunting, and Gimmighoul’s attraction to coins, linking the Pokémon’s behavior to the broader treasure-hunting theme.
• Technology versus natural ability: The modified Cyclizar riders show how technology can enhance Pokémon performance, briefly surpassing even naturally fast Pokémon.
• Persistence and rivalry: Xingye and Sprigatito refuse to accept being robbed, turning the incident into a personal challenge.
• Legends and hidden history: Raifort’s appearance and interests hint at deeper lore involving legendary Pokémon and Alolan history.

Character Interactions

• Xingye reprimands Sprigatito and Gengar for misbehaving, though they later work together to identify and pursue Gimmighoul.
• Raifort teases Xingye about staring at her and warns him in a playful but unsettling manner, leaving him intimidated.
• Sprigatito alerts Xingye to the theft and later takes responsibility for planning a trap.
• Xingye and Penny coordinate the next stage of his journey, preparing to confront Bombirdier.
• Xingye humorously argues with a shopkeeper over vegetable prices, while Sprigatito secretly conducts surveillance nearby.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gimmighoul steals the coin resting on Sprigatito’s head, but Sprigatito knocks it down and pins it.
• Gimmighoul tricks Sprigatito by pretending to examine something, then punches it in the eye and escapes with the coin.
• Xingye’s Gengar fires a Poké Ball at Gimmighoul, briefly trapping it. Although the Pokémon breaks free, Cyclizar manages to seize it.
• Xingye checks Sprigatito’s injured eye and reassures it before questioning Gimmighoul about its stolen goods.
• Gimmighoul’s strange cries are incomprehensible to Xingye and Gengar, though Cyclizar appears able to interpret them. Gimmighoul insults and threatens Xingye despite being captured.
• Xingye releases Gimmighoul, then deliberately allows it to flee so they can follow it to its hiding place.
• The chase leads through Mesagoza’s streets and underground sewers. Gimmighoul eventually reaches a secluded, abandoned pipe containing a large, gold-trimmed treasure chest.
• Gimmighoul opens the chest, retrieves something, locks it, and attempts to conceal the entrance. Xingye and his Pokémon reveal that they have followed it.
• Gengar destroys the wooden cover with shadow arrows, exposing the chest. Gimmighoul shields it protectively.
• Instead of taking the stolen goods, Xingye becomes curious about the chest and asks Gimmighoul about its dream of accumulating money—specifically, whether it hopes to become a Gholdengo.

Character Developments

• Xingye shows concern for Sprigatito and demonstrates patience and self-control despite Gimmighoul’s irritating behavior. Though he initially intends to reclaim the stolen goods with interest, his curiosity and growing understanding of Gimmighoul lead him to reconsider.
• Sprigatito displays its predatory instincts and sensitivity to Ghost types, successfully countering Gimmighoul but also falling victim to its trick. Its injury brings out Xingye’s protective side.
• Gengar proves highly capable and inventive, using shadow arrows and a Poké Ball as tools for restraint rather than simply inflicting damage. Its marksmanship and tactical judgment have improved.
• Cyclizar unexpectedly understands Gimmighoul’s strange cries and plays a key role in capturing and pursuing it.
• Gimmighoul is revealed to be cunning, greedy, defensive, and fiercely attached to its treasure chest. Despite being cornered, it remains bold enough to threaten Xingye.

Significant Themes

• Greed and hoarding: Gimmighoul’s identity revolves around collecting coins and hiding its wealth, while the chapter explores why it values money so intensely.
• Curiosity versus possession: Xingye begins by wanting repayment for the stolen coins but ultimately becomes more interested in understanding Gimmighoul and its treasure.
• Trust and pursuit: Xingye releases Gimmighoul rather than forcing information from it, using patience and strategy to follow it instead.
• Communication barriers: Gimmighoul’s cries cannot be understood by most characters, creating both comedic frustration and mystery.
• Companionship and care: Xingye’s concern for Sprigatito and the coordinated actions of the Pokémon highlight the growing teamwork within the group.

Character Interactions

• Sprigatito and Gimmighoul engage in a playful but hostile battle of trickery, with Gimmighoul exploiting Sprigatito’s curiosity.
• Xingye comforts Sprigatito after its injury and later teases and interrogates Gimmighoul.
• Gengar supports Xingye through clever ranged attacks, while Cyclizar assists with capture and translation.
• Xingye and Gimmighoul develop a humorous antagonistic dynamic: Xingye treats the Pokémon like a troublesome thief, while Gimmighoul responds with threats and defiance.
• The chapter ends with Xingye attempting to learn Gimmighoul’s ultimate ambition—whether its hoarding will eventually lead to becoming a Gholdengo.

Chapter Summary: “Investing in Gimmighoul for Big Profits”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingye questions a Roaming Form Gimmighoul about its purpose and learns, with Cyclizar’s help, that it has an innate drive to collect money in preparation for evolving into Gholdengo.
• He reflects on the differences between Chest Form and Roaming Form Gimmighoul:
  • Chest Form Pokémon remain stationary and lure others into giving them money.
  • Roaming Form Pokémon travel independently, gathering coins despite the growing difficulty and danger of finding them.
• Xingye recognizes similarities between Gimmighoul’s struggle to accumulate wealth and his own efforts to build Odd Jobs from nothing.
• Although Xingye initially intends to reclaim the money Gimmighoul stole from him, he lectures it about the wrongness of theft before asking for the coins back.
• Gimmighoul cautiously returns the three stolen coins. Rather than keeping them, Xingye gives them back along with his remaining change, calling the gesture an “investment” in Gimmighoul’s future evolution.
• A system panel confirms that Xingye has gained Gimmighoul’s friendship and obtained the talent “Pick Up Money,” which allows him to obtain small amounts of money of unknown but legal origin.
• Gimmighoul’s status reveals that it is happy to have received money but remains suspicious of Xingye’s motives. It also knows Tera Blast, apparently due to the influence of Tera energy in Paldea.
• Xingye invites Gimmighoul to find him at the academy library if it wants a legitimate job collecting coins. Gimmighoul stays behind to protect its chest but begins considering the offer.
• After leaving, Xingye restocks supplies with Cyclizar and the others.
• The following morning, Arven meets Xingye at Mesagoza’s west gate. They arrange to travel by Flying Taxi into West Province and search the mountains for the Open Sky Titan and its Herba Mystica.

Character Developments

• Xingye: Shows unexpected empathy toward Gimmighoul after recognizing parallels between its financial struggles and his own rise from nothing. He shifts from intending to rob the Pokémon to offering it support and legitimate employment. His interest in Gholdengo is also practical, since its coin-based attacks could synergize with his coin-converting Hyper Zap Cannon talent.
• Gimmighoul: Moves from fear and distrust to cautious friendship. It returns the stolen coins honestly and is deeply surprised when Xingye gives them back with additional money. Though it does not yet leave its chest or fully trust him, it begins considering a relationship with him.
• Cyclizar: Acts as translator and helps Xingye understand Gimmighoul’s cries and intentions.
• Sprigatito: Sleeps through much of Xingye’s lecture and later wakes while they are leaving, providing comic relief.
• Arven: Continues acting as Xingye’s partner in the search for Titans and prepares for their next expedition.

Significant Themes

• Empathy through shared experience: Xingye understands Gimmighoul because both have struggled to build wealth from nothing.
• Ethics versus pragmatism: Xingye criticizes Gimmighoul’s theft while also recognizing the difficult circumstances that drive it to steal.
• Trust and friendship: Gimmighoul’s decision to return the coins and Xingye’s willingness to give them back establish the beginnings of mutual trust.
• Investment and potential: Xingye treats friendship as an investment in Gimmighoul’s future evolution, combining genuine goodwill with practical interest in the powerful Gholdengo.
• Modern economic change: Gimmighoul struggles because coins are becoming obsolete as people increasingly use digital payments, making its natural way of life more difficult.

Character Interactions

• Xingye communicates with Gimmighoul through Cyclizar, initially struggling with its irritating cries.
• He lectures Gimmighoul about stealing, then reverses expectations by rewarding its honesty and giving it extra coins.
• Gimmighoul remains wary but is touched by Xingye’s generosity and contemplates accepting his offer of work.
• Gengar accidentally causes trouble by apparently taking the wooden board covering Gimmighoul’s hiding place.
• Xingye teases Sprigatito for sleeping excessively before leaving with his Pokémon.
• Xingye and Arven reunite in Mesagoza and begin preparations for their next Titan expedition.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingye and Penny arrive by Flying Taxi at a Pokémon Center in West Province, where they prepare to travel through Paldea’s wilderness.
• Penny explains Paldea’s unusual climate, influenced by the Great Crater, and proposes that they camp near a mountain before splitting up to search separately.
• They establish camp at a scenic three-way intersection near a watchtower. Penny demonstrates strong outdoor and camping skills, while Xingye helps prepare dinner.
• The two cooperate in making sandwiches, fried noodles, grilled meat, and fish soup from Veluza remnants. Their Pokémon enjoy the meal, especially Sprigatito, which initially dislikes sandwiches but changes its mind after tasting one.
• Xingye notices that Penny has not released any Pokémon for dinner. Later, after Xingye goes to sleep, Penny secretly releases his weakened Mabosstiff and feeds it a sandwich.
• Penny reveals that he is searching for all the Herba Mystica, apparently hoping they will restore Mabosstiff’s health. Mabosstiff briefly responds positively to the food, but Xingye unexpectedly discovers them and asks whether it is Penny’s Pokémon.

Character Developments

• Xingye: Remains observant and curious about Penny’s personality and background. He begins to recognize Penny’s social difficulties and hidden troubles, while also showing kindness toward Sprigatito and helping with the meal.
• Penny: Displays excellent survival, camping, and cooking abilities but remains socially withdrawn and uncomfortable cooperating with others. His guarded behavior is revealed to stem from concern for Mabosstiff, whom he is desperately trying to help.
• Mabosstiff: Appears seriously ill or emotionally distressed, lying listlessly and barely responding. Its small reaction to Penny’s sandwich gives Penny a moment of hope.
• Sprigatito: Initially tired of Paldea’s ubiquitous sandwiches, but enthusiastically changes its opinion after Xingye feeds it one.
• Xingye and Penny’s relationship: Although they still view their arrangement as mostly transactional, working together on dinner creates the first signs of genuine cooperation and companionship.

Significant Themes

• Hidden vulnerability: Penny’s antisocial behavior masks deep worry and helplessness over Mabosstiff’s condition.
• Trust and cooperation: Sharing responsibilities during camp allows Xingye and Penny to connect despite Penny’s difficulty working with others.
• Care expressed through food: Cooking and feeding Pokémon become important expressions of affection, concern, and hope.
• Adventure and healing: The search for the Herba Mystica is framed not merely as exploration, but as Penny’s attempt to save someone precious to him.
• Contrasting personalities: Xingye is open, curious, and socially attentive, while Penny is reserved and emotionally guarded, creating both tension and potential friendship.

Important Character Interactions

• Penny explains Paldea’s geography and Ghost-type Pokémon to Xingye, while Xingye offers his own theory about the region’s environment.
• Xingye and Penny debate dinner and combine their cooking styles, gradually learning to work together.
• Xingye encourages Sprigatito to try a sandwich, turning its reluctance into excitement.
• Penny quietly cares for Mabosstiff and encourages it to eat, revealing his emotional attachment.
• The chapter ends with Xingye confronting Penny after discovering Mabosstiff, setting up a conversation about the Pokémon’s condition and Penny’s search for Herba Mystica.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

Xingye discovers Penny secretly caring for her severely ill Mabosstiff. Penny explains that Mabosstiff became sick after protecting her from a mysterious Pokémon months earlier. Despite seeking treatment—even in Unova—she has found no cure, so she is searching for all five Herba Mystica, which legend says can heal any illness or injury. Moved by their bond, Xingye promises to help her obtain them.
Later, Sprigatito mysteriously sleepwalks out of the tent and senses something drawing it southwest. Xingye suspects the pull is connected to its curse from the Ruinous Quartet. Penny joins him, and they descend into a valley filled with Ghost-type Pokémon. There, they find a glowing yellow-black stake radiating an ominous aura. Recognizing it as part of Chien-Pao’s seal, Xingye orders Cyclizar to destroy it. The aura vanishes and Sprigatito feels relieved, but everyone hears an unsettling sound resembling chains breaking, implying that something powerful may have been partially released.

Character developments

• Penny is revealed to be deeply devoted to Mabosstiff, viewing it as her only family. Her shame and helplessness stem from being unable to save it, but she remains determined to continue searching for a cure. She also shows growing trust in Xingye by accompanying him into danger.
• Xingye demonstrates compassion, especially toward Pokémon and Trainers who treat them as family. He accepts Penny’s unspoken request for help and parallels her determination with his own effort to save Sprigatito from its curse. His willingness to take immediate risks reinforces his confidence and heroic nature.
• Mabosstiff briefly regains enthusiasm after eating Xingye and Penny’s sandwich, giving a bark after a long period of listlessness. This small improvement emotionally encourages Penny.
• Sprigatito becomes more clearly connected to the Ruinous Quartet’s sealed powers, instinctively detecting the nearby stake despite being unaware of its surroundings while sleepwalking.

Significant themes

• The chapter emphasizes the bond between Trainers and Pokémon, portraying Pokémon as family rather than possessions.
• It explores determination in the face of helplessness: Penny refuses to abandon Mabosstiff, while Xingye refuses to give up on Sprigatito’s curse.
• Compassion leads to mutual understanding, as Xingye recognizes himself in Penny and chooses to help her.
• The destruction of the stake introduces themes of unintended consequences and the danger of tampering with ancient seals.

Character interactions

Xingye comforts Penny and encourages her to have confidence in herself, while Penny acknowledges the quality of his cooking after Mabosstiff enjoys the sandwich. Their shared concern for their Pokémon creates an immediate bond. Penny initially tries to stop Xingye from entering the dangerous valley, but changes her mind after learning that he is searching for a cure for Sprigatito. The chapter ends with Xingye, Penny, and their Pokémon confronted by the ominous consequence of breaking Chien-Pao’s seal.

Chapter Summary: “Open Sky Titan? A Catapult!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingye investigates a mysterious black sealing stake connected to the Ruinous Quartet. He concludes that its ominous aura attracts Ghost-type Pokémon and may have influenced Sprigatito, which previously suffered a curse.
• Determined to understand the stakes and Paldea’s history, Xingye considers attending Raifort’s history class at the academy.
• After returning to Penny, he explains what he saw, though Penny admits she knows little about the subject and is more interested in cooking research.
• Sprigatito has learned the move “Small Disaster,” apparently a weaker version of the calamity associated with the Ruinous Quartet, but it cannot yet use the move.
• Xingye’s extraordinary luck—or misfortune—appears again when he trips over a stone, tumbles down an entire slope while protecting Sprigatito, and survives unharmed. He also finds a dropped coin at the end of the fall.
• The following day, Xingye and Penny separate, with Xingye taking responsibility for battling the Open Sky Titan.
• Xingye, Cyclizar, Gengar, and Sprigatito travel up the mountain toward the Titan’s lair. He plans for Gengar to restrain the Titan while Cyclizar attacks, while Sprigatito is kept out of the fight because Flying-types counter it.
• The mountain is littered with destroyed signs, markers, and enormous boulders, warning Xingye that the Titan is nearby.
• Bombirdier begins attacking by dropping massive rocks from above. Cyclizar smashes through some of the rolling boulders, but the attacks rapidly intensify.
• Xingye discovers that the Open Sky Titan is vastly larger than reported—nearly seven meters long and roughly four times the size of a normal Bombirdier. Its feather pouch functions like a catapult, allowing it to launch enormous boulders.
• Realizing the group is unprepared for such a powerful opponent, Xingye orders a retreat. The Titan and several smaller Bombirdier pursue them, bombarding the mountain path with stones.
• Penny unexpectedly appears, claiming she heard the Titan crying. Xingye stops to rescue her, but a ricocheting boulder strikes Cyclizar, leaving the chapter on a cliffhanger.

Character Developments

• Xingye becomes increasingly suspicious of Paldea’s hidden history and resolves to investigate the Ruinous Quartet and their seals. He also demonstrates strong protective instincts toward Sprigatito, Cyclizar, and Penny.
• Sprigatito gains the potentially dangerous “Small Disaster” move but remains unable to control it. It is also conflicted about evolving, fearing that becoming Floragato would mean losing its ability to be carried, cuddled, and treated as Xingye’s cute companion.
• Penny remains knowledgeable in some areas but admits her lack of historical expertise. Her sudden intervention at the mountain shows her willingness to help, though her timing places her in danger.
• Cyclizar proves exceptionally fast and powerful, smashing through large boulders and navigating the mountain effectively, but even it becomes frightened when overwhelmed by the Titan’s attacks.
• Gengar is positioned as the team’s main means of restraining the Titan, though its ability to control such a gigantic opponent is uncertain.

Significant Themes

• Hidden history and mystery: The sealing stakes and the Ruinous Quartet suggest that Paldea’s past contains dangerous secrets that Xingye intends to uncover.
• Power versus preparation: Xingye’s confidence collapses when the Open Sky Titan proves dramatically stronger and larger than the available information suggested.
• Protection and companionship: Xingye repeatedly shields or rescues others, while Sprigatito’s reluctance to evolve reflects its emotional attachment to him and its fear of changing their relationship.
• Unpredictable luck and danger: Xingye survives absurd accidents, but the Titan’s attacks show that his usual resilience and confidence may not be enough.
• Nature’s destructive force: Bombirdier’s use of boulders turns the mountain itself into a weapon, making the battle resemble an artillery attack rather than a conventional Pokémon fight.

Important Character Interactions

• Xingye and Penny discuss the sealing stake, revealing their different interests and knowledge.
• Xingye comforts and protects Sprigatito while teasing it about being unable to battle effectively against a Flying-type.
• Xingye coordinates Cyclizar and Gengar for the Titan battle, assigning each Pokémon a specific role.
• Penny’s unexpected appearance interrupts Xingye’s retreat, forcing him to risk himself by stopping to save her just as another boulder strikes Cyclizar.

Chapter Summary: “Kitty Wants to Get Stronger Too”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingye and Penny recover in the academy infirmary after being crushed and defeated by the Open Sky Titan. Xingye heals rapidly because of his automatic recovery ability, while Penny remains severely injured and bandaged.
• Teacher Miriam refuses to release Xingye until he receives a full examination. He is only allowed to leave after Principal Clavell intervenes, though Miriam orders him to avoid strenuous activity and heavily seasoned food for a week.
• Clavell explains that Titan Pokémon are exceptionally powerful, even potentially beyond the confidence of the Elite Four in a direct battle. He recommends fighting them with multiple allies and notes that Professor Turo has paid Penny’s medical expenses.
• Xingye apologizes to Penny for failing to investigate the Titan’s strength and promisingly declares that they will challenge it again. He intends to defeat the Open Sky Titan, obtain the Herba Mystica, and cure Mabosstiff.
• After leaving the infirmary, Xingye discovers that Sprigatito—whom he calls Kitty—wants to become stronger but does not want to evolve. Xingye accepts this choice and begins training Kitty in battle alongside Gengar.
• Over the next ten days, Kitty, Gengar, and Cyclizar train on the academy field. Dendra, the battle-class teacher, catches Xingye bullying younger students during training and frightens him away with a harsh physical reprimand.
• Xingye continues researching the Ruinous Quartet in the library but finds no useful information, concluding that Paldea’s historical records seem focused almost entirely on the “treasure hunt.”
• Penny gradually recovers enough to leave her bed and care for Mabosstiff, with Xingye having helped her during her recovery.
• The chapter ends when Lillie contacts the class group chat, asking for help training a Grass-type Pokémon because she cannot defeat a Gym.

Character Developments

• Xingye: Learns the danger of underestimating Titan Pokémon and accepts responsibility for Penny’s injuries. His determination to defeat the Open Sky Titan and cure Mabosstiff becomes stronger. He also shows flexibility by respecting Kitty’s desire to grow stronger without evolving.
• Penny: Remains badly injured but is emotionally moved by Xingye’s apology and promise to help her. Her recovery progresses enough for her to care for Mabosstiff again.
• Sprigatito/Kitty: After feeling powerless during the Titan battle, Kitty decides it wants to become stronger. However, it wishes to remain unevolved, establishing a personal goal based on training rather than transformation.
• Gengar: Feels guilty about being ineffective against the Titan but eagerly takes responsibility for helping train Kitty.
• Cyclizar: Is frustrated by the defeat and becomes determined to improve, especially after being unable to overpower the Titan’s Bombirdier.
• Clavell: Acts as a practical authority figure, helping Xingye leave the infirmary while offering advice about Titan battles and quietly expressing concern for Penny.
• Miriam: Despite her intimidating methods, she is shown to be genuinely protective and concerned for the students’ health.
• Dendra: Demonstrates her strict, physically forceful approach to discipline when Xingye’s training crosses into bullying.

Significant Themes

• Growth through defeat: The crushing loss against the Open Sky Titan becomes a catalyst for Xingye and his Pokémon to reassess their weaknesses and train harder.
• Respecting individual choices: Xingye supports Kitty’s decision not to evolve, emphasizing that strength can come from dedication and skill rather than following a fixed evolutionary path.
• Responsibility and loyalty: Xingye accepts blame for Penny’s injuries and commits himself to helping her cure Mabosstiff.
• The difference between power sources: Xingye realizes that Totem Pokémon and Titan Pokémon cannot be treated as equivalent, since Titans grow stronger through Herba Mystica rather than merely possessing a temporary aura.
• Care beneath authority: Miriam and Clavell’s strict behavior reflects concern for the students, while Xingye’s actions show that companionship involves both emotional support and practical responsibility.
• The beginning of a broader adventure: The unresolved research into the Ruinous Quartet and Lillie’s request for Gym-training help suggest that multiple storylines and challenges are beginning to converge.

Character Interactions

• Miriam argues with Xingye over his need for medical care, while Clavell’s arrival allows him to escape the infirmary.
• Clavell speaks with Penny about her injuries and her family’s concern, though she cannot respond because of her bandages.
• Xingye apologizes directly to Penny and promises to face the Open Sky Titan again with her.
• Xingye reassures Kitty that it will never be forced to evolve and then assigns Gengar to train it.
• Xingye’s training activities draw Dendra’s attention, resulting in his punishment.
• Lillie’s final message opens the possibility of Xingye and Kitty helping her overcome her Gym challenge.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingye learns that Lillie has been trying to complete Gym challenges for over ten days but has not earned a single Badge. Although she understands battle theory, she struggles to apply it flexibly.
• After discovering that Lillie needs help, Xingye and Selene travel to Artazon, the flower- and art-themed town, to assist with her training.
• Lillie explains that Nemona has left her to train independently because of academy obligations. This has left Lillie emotionally strained and lacking confidence.
• At a park battle court, Lillie trains by battling Xingye’s Sprigatito and Selene’s Rowlet. The goal is to expose her to unpredictable moves and help her develop practical battle instincts.
• Vulpix has grown considerably stronger under Nemona’s guidance, but it still cannot defeat either Sprigatito or Rowlet. Lillie also experiments with Terastalization, though it proves less useful for an agile Pokémon like Vulpix.
• After an afternoon of training, Lillie shows clear improvement despite not decisively winning or losing any matches.
• During dinner, the group discusses their Gym progress. Selene has earned one Badge, while Lillie still has none. Xingye decides to challenge Artazon Gym himself using Sprigatito and invites Lillie to observe and learn.
• The following morning, the group arrives at the Gym. Lillie accidentally bumps into a handsome, reserved boy who catches her and returns her hat.
• The boy introduces himself as Brassius, revealing that he is the Gym Leader they are about to face. Lillie is impressed by his appearance and humorously remarks that, despite the feminine-sounding name, he is a man—unlike her previous misunderstanding.

2. Character Developments

• Xingye continues to act as a blunt but reliable mentor. He teases Lillie frequently but recognizes her difficulties and willingly helps her improve. He also decides to pursue his own Gym challenge with Sprigatito.
• Lillie becomes more honest about her weaknesses. She admits that she relies too heavily on memorized strategies and cannot adapt during actual battles. Through training, she begins improving her practical judgment and confidence.
• Selene remains supportive and encouraging toward Lillie. She also reveals that she is participating in the Gym challenge and has already earned a Badge from Levincia Gym.
• Sprigatito displays strong confidence and combat ability, having improved significantly through training. Its competitive tension with Selene’s Rowlet becomes a source of comic relief.
• Rowlet is similarly energetic and competitive, repeatedly provoking Sprigatito and even getting into a physical struggle over food.
• Vulpix is shown to have grown much stronger under Nemona’s training, though Lillie still struggles to command it effectively.
• Nemona, although absent, remains an important influence. Her decision to leave Lillie to train alone seems to have caused emotional distress, but her training has clearly strengthened Vulpix.
• Brassius is introduced as a handsome, calm, and somewhat aloof Gym Leader. His brief interaction with Lillie immediately makes an impression on her.

3. Significant Themes

• Theory versus practical experience: Lillie’s main obstacle is not a lack of knowledge but an inability to apply theory creatively during battle. The chapter emphasizes that experience and adaptability are essential.
• Friendship and mutual support: Xingye and Selene help Lillie without judgment, showing how companions can provide both practical guidance and emotional reassurance.
• Growth through challenge: Lillie’s improvement comes from repeated battles and exposure to unfamiliar situations rather than immediate victories.
• Confidence and independence: Lillie must learn to act without relying entirely on Nemona or others. The training marks an early step toward becoming a more independent Trainer.
• Comedic rivalry and personality clashes: The exchanges between Xingye and Lillie, as well as the rivalry between Sprigatito and Rowlet, add humor and lighten the more serious themes of insecurity and pressure.
• First impressions: Lillie’s immediate fascination with Brassius contrasts with his reserved demeanor and sets up their future interaction.

4. Character Interactions

• Xingye gently but bluntly criticizes Lillie’s lack of progress while still taking responsibility for helping her.
• Selene comforts Lillie after Nemona’s absence is mentioned and provides consistent encouragement during training.
• Xingye and Selene work together to design battles that will help Lillie react more flexibly.
• Sprigatito and Rowlet repeatedly lock eyes, compete, and eventually wrestle over food, despite being on the same side.
• Lillie and Xingye exchange their usual teasing remarks, with Lillie becoming increasingly exasperated by him.
• Selene suggests that Lillie observe Xingye’s upcoming Gym battle, turning his challenge into another learning opportunity for her.
• Lillie’s first encounter with Brassius is awkward but courteous. He catches her when she stumbles, and she immediately notices his attractive appearance before becoming embarrassed by her own reaction.

Chapter Summary: “Xingye Challenges the Artazon Gym”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lillie repeatedly mistakes Brassius’s gender, prompting an awkward but humorous explanation. Selene reveals that Brassius is both a Paldea League interviewer and the Ground-type Elite Four member.
• Xingye teases Lillie about her lack of curves, irritating her. Selene scolds him for provoking her and jokes that he is inexperienced at pursuing girls. Lillie quickly forgives him and wishes him luck in his Gym challenge.
• At the Artazon Gym, Xingye completes the required artistic entrance test by drawing a Sunflora. His drawing is praised as highly accurate, allowing him to proceed.
• The Gym battle takes place in a public arena beneath Artazon’s windmill. Lillie and Selene watch from the audience, while Cyclizar and Gengar remain spectators.
• Gym Leader Kofu makes a dramatic entrance by attempting to jump from the moving windmill, only to slip and hang from it. He excuses the mishap as an example of artistic imperfection.
• The battle is established as a one-on-one match. Xingye sends out Sprigatito, while Kofu uses Sudowoodo.
• Xingye orders Petal Blizzard, expecting it to be super effective against Sudowoodo. Kofu counters by Terastallizing Sudowoodo into the Grass type, causing the attack to do little damage.
• Terastallized Sudowoodo attacks with simultaneous Fire Punch and Ice Punch, surprising Xingye. Xingye has Sprigatito retreat and orders Baby-Doll Eyes to lower Sudowoodo’s Attack.

Character Developments

• Xingye remains confident and playful but recognizes the danger of taking Kofu’s unusual strategy lightly. He begins adapting tactically once Sudowoodo Terastallizes.
• Lillie shows both embarrassment and assertiveness. Although Xingye’s teasing upsets her, she confronts him directly and then moves past the incident, demonstrating her growing comfort with him.
• Selene acts as a mediator between Xingye and Lillie, criticizing Xingye’s teasing while observing that both he and Lillie are emotionally dense.
• Kofu is portrayed as eccentric, theatrical, and deeply committed to artistic expression. His unconventional entrance and battle style reflect his belief that flaws and unusual combinations can create beauty.
• Sprigatito is reluctant to use Baby-Doll Eyes, suggesting a proud or independent personality, but follows Xingye’s command.

Significant Themes

• Art and individuality: The Artazon Gym blends art with battling, from the Sunflora drawing test to Kofu’s dramatic presentation of his Terastallized Sudowoodo.
• Appearance and mistaken identity: The opening misunderstanding about Brassius highlights how appearances can defy expectations.
• Adaptability: Xingye must adjust when Kofu’s Sudowoodo changes type and reveals unexpected moves.
• Humor and interpersonal teasing: Xingye and Lillie’s banter strengthens their relationship but also exposes Xingye’s tendency to go too far.
• Performance versus practicality: Kofu treats the Gym challenge as a work of art, while Xingye focuses on efficient battle strategy.

Character Interactions

• Lillie apologizes to Brassius, then later argues with Xingye after his repeated jokes about her figure.
• Selene mediates between them, defending Lillie and teasing Xingye about his poor romantic instincts.
• Xingye and Kofu exchange respectful introductions before their battle, with Kofu praising Xingye’s artistic ability.
• During the fight, Kofu’s theatrical declarations contrast with Xingye’s practical commands, establishing a clash between artistic spectacle and tactical reasoning.
• Sprigatito’s reluctance to act cute for Baby-Doll Eyes adds a final comedic note as the battle continues.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingye’s Sprigatito battles Kofu’s Sudowoodo in a Gym challenge. Because Sudowoodo has extremely high Defense, Xingye initially has Sprigatito use Hone Claws before relying on U-turn and mobility.
• Kofu counters with Rock Tomb, filling the small battlefield with rubble and limiting Sprigatito’s movement. Sprigatito’s attacks remain largely ineffective, leaving Xingye on the defensive.
• Sudowoodo lands Sucker Punch, but its Dark-type attack has little effect because Sprigatito has acquired a Dark typing through the curse of an evil god.
• Being struck by the Dark-type move triggers the dormant Dark Infinity Energy inside Sprigatito. Its hidden ability, Small Disaster, activates and releases a calamity aura.
• The calamity causes Sudowoodo’s attacks and movements to become unlucky. Its Stone Edge misses despite Sprigatito apparently not moving, revealing that the ability interferes with probability and accuracy.
• Xingye takes advantage of the reversal and Terastallizes Sprigatito. Unexpectedly, Sprigatito’s Tera Type changes from Grass to Dark, allowing it to use Tera Blast as a powerful Dark-type attack.
• Sprigatito and Sudowoodo clash with opposing Tera attacks. Sprigatito then closes the distance with Quick Attack.
• Sudowoodo attempts Hammer Arm but slips on the rubble created by its own Rock Tomb, another result of the calamity aura. Sprigatito finishes the battle with a downward Tera Blast.
• Kofu interprets the victory as a form of “avant-garde art,” particularly praising Xingye’s use of the battlefield and Sudowoodo’s own rubble. He awards Xingye a Grass-type Gym badge, and Xingye takes a commemorative photo with him.

Character Developments

• Xingye demonstrates strong adaptability. Although he begins the battle under pressure, he quickly abandons his original plan when Small Disaster activates and immediately tests the new ability.
• Sprigatito reveals the dangerous but amusing nature of its calamity power. The ability fills it with mischievous impulses, but it remains able to regain control when responding to Xingye’s command.
• Sprigatito also becomes more serious after being attacked, showing greater determination and confidence. Its pride is evident after the victory, when it celebrates by puffing out its chest and jumping into Xingye’s arms.
• Kofu remains enthusiastic and good-natured even in defeat. Rather than being frustrated, he praises the battle’s creativity and interprets Xingye’s strategy through his artistic worldview.
• Lillie continues to have complete faith in Xingye, confidently predicting his victory despite his poor position. She is thrilled by Sprigatito’s comeback.
• Selene is initially skeptical and believes Xingye is about to lose, but she becomes surprised by the reversal. Her final warning to Xingye shows a protective, teasing relationship with both him and Lillie.
• Cyclizar and Gengar support Xingye and Sprigatito throughout the battle, confidently believing in their strength.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and improvisation: Xingye wins by discarding his planned strategy and exploiting an unexpected ability.
• Luck and calamity: Small Disaster turns minor misfortune into a battle advantage, causing attacks to miss and opponents to stumble. The chapter contrasts this with Great Calamity, which represents far more destructive natural disasters.
• Battle as art: Kofu views Pokémon battles as artistic expression, while Xingye approaches them tactically. Their differing perspectives ultimately converge when Kofu praises Xingye’s creative use of the rubble.
• Trust between trainer and Pokémon: Sprigatito is briefly overwhelmed by destructive and mischievous urges, but Xingye’s voice helps it regain focus, emphasizing their strong bond.
• Overcoming disadvantage: The battle begins with Sprigatito cornered and unable to damage Sudowoodo significantly, but careful observation and a sudden power activation transform the fight.

Character Interactions

• Xingye gives Sprigatito rapid tactical commands, guiding it through evasive movement, U-turn attacks, Terastallization, and the final Tera Blast.
• Lillie and Selene discuss the battle from the sidelines, with Lillie defending Xingye’s abilities and Selene remaining doubtful until the comeback.
• Kofu and Xingye engage in contrasting but complementary approaches to battle: Kofu uses overwhelming attacks and theatrical commands, while Xingye exploits timing, luck, and terrain.
• Afterward, Lillie celebrates Sprigatito’s victory and agrees to continue training before catching a particularly large Jigglypuff with Xingye.
• Selene jokingly threatens Xingye if he mistreats Lillie, reinforcing her protective role and the close dynamic among the group.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three days after Xingye’s Gym challenge, Lillie successfully defeats Kofu in her third attempt. Using Vulpix against Sunflora, she wins through the move Tera Blast and earns her Gym Badge.
• Selene prepares to leave Paldea to catch another Pokémon before attempting another Gym. At the Flying Taxi station, she entrusts Lillie’s safety and Pokémon-catching progress to Xingye, revealing her increased trust in him after learning about his actions during the Ultra Beast 0 incident.
• Selene privately recognizes the unusual closeness between Xingye and Lillie, though neither openly acknowledges their relationship.
• Xingye and Lillie decide to travel to Jinhui Town to search for a Jigglypuff and visit the famous Treasure Eatery. They spend the night there because arriving in the evening makes traveling through the Ghost-type-filled wilderness dangerous.
• At the restaurant, Lillie treats Xingye and their Pokémon to dinner. Their discussion turns to Odd Jobs and Penny’s request involving Mabosstiff and the Open Sky Titan, Bombirdier.
• Lillie proposes attacking Bombirdier at night, when it is likely resting. Xingye realizes they can use Gengar and Sprigatito to deal with surrounding Ghost-type Pokémon and potentially approach the Titan undetected.
• The next morning, favorable windy weather leads them into the wilderness to search for Jigglypuff. Lillie spots one with an unusually long coral-colored tail trailing behind it, prompting the chapter’s central question.

Character Developments

• Lillie grows as a Trainer by finally overcoming Kofu and earning her Badge. She remains insecure about her usefulness but begins taking more initiative, especially by contributing a practical strategy for dealing with Bombirdier.
• Xingye continues acting as Lillie’s protector and mentor while teasing her in their familiar way. He also becomes more attentive to her emotional struggles, reassuring her that she does not need to be perfect or useful to deserve a place in Odd Jobs.
• Selene demonstrates strong trust in Xingye and recognizes his close bond with Lillie. Her departure leaves the two traveling together independently.
• Lillie’s Vulpix, Xingye’s Gengar and Sprigatito, and Cyclizar remain important companions, particularly during travel and planning for future missions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and responsibility: Selene entrusts Lillie to Xingye, while Lillie begins accepting greater responsibility as a Trainer and Odd Jobs member.
• Overcoming insecurity: Lillie’s concern that she is “useless” is challenged by Xingye, who emphasizes that her value does not depend on perfection or constant usefulness.
• Partnership and mutual support: Xingye helps Lillie with battling and catching Pokémon, while Lillie contributes the key nighttime strategy for the Bombirdier mission.
• Growth through independence: With Selene gone, Lillie and Xingye must make decisions and face challenges on their own.

Character Interactions

• Selene and Xingye exchange playful remarks about caring for Lillie, while Selene gently warns Xingye to stop constantly provoking her.
• Xingye and Lillie bicker affectionately throughout their journey, especially over food, Gym challenges, and Pokémon-catching methods.
• During dinner, Lillie worries about Mabosstiff and apologizes for being unable to help. Xingye reassures her that she is already helping and should not undervalue herself.
• The chapter ends with Lillie and Xingye beginning their Jigglypuff search, where they notice a peculiar Jigglypuff with a visible trailing tail.

Chapter Summary: “Caught One! What a Huge Jigglypuff!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lillie initially thinks she sees a Jigglypuff with a tail, but dismisses it as a mistake.
• She and Xingye travel across the plains on Cyclizar while searching for Jigglypuff blown around by strong winds.
• Xingye notices wild Cyclizar playing nearby and suggests that Lillie catch one of her own, but she prefers continuing to ride his Pokémon.
• Once the wind dies down, the pair search a forest for fallen Jigglypuff. They find only a Ditto disguised as one.
• They split up, with Xingye sending Cyclizar to protect Lillie.
• Xingye discovers what appears to be a Shiny Forretress falling from a tree. When he catches it, it explodes, startling the forest and causing Lillie’s newly discovered Jigglypuff to flee.
• While returning to investigate the explosion, Lillie encounters an enormous Jigglypuff-like Pokémon.
• She feeds it all the food in her bag, pets it, and offers it a home and companionship rather than battling it.
• The giant Pokémon accepts her approach and is successfully captured without a fight.
• Lillie releases it immediately, introduces it to Vulpix and Cyclizar, and joyfully embraces her new partner.
• Xingye eventually stumbles into view with his hair blown up from the explosion, just as Lillie proudly announces her successful capture.

Character Developments

• Lillie: Gains confidence as a Pokémon trainer. Although initially nervous and inexperienced, she successfully bonds with and catches the giant Jigglypuff through kindness and affection. Her fear of Pokémon continues to fade, and she quickly embraces her role as Jigglypuff’s companion.
• Xingye: Remains practical and protective, encouraging Lillie while trusting her with Cyclizar. His excitement over finding a Shiny Forretress demonstrates his enthusiasm for rare Pokémon, though his discovery results in an unexpected explosion.
• Cyclizar: Shows happiness at seeing other members of its species and acts protectively toward Lillie during her encounter with the strange Jigglypuff.
• Jigglypuff: Initially appears intimidating and possibly dangerous due to its enormous size, but becomes gentle and affectionate after being fed. It readily accepts Lillie as its trainer.
• Vulpix: Quietly supports Lillie and encourages her when she hesitates to make the capture.

Significant Themes

• Trust over force: Lillie captures Jigglypuff without battling, proving that patience, food, and genuine kindness can create a stronger bond than combat.
• Growth through experience: Lillie’s theoretical knowledge does not prepare her fully for her first capture, but she learns by following her instincts.
• Overcoming fear: Her willingness to approach, feed, pet, and hug the intimidating Pokémon marks significant emotional progress.
• Companionship and belonging: Lillie offers Jigglypuff a safe home, while introducing it as a new member of her Pokémon family.
• Comedy and unpredictability: Xingye’s explosive encounter with Forretress contrasts with Lillie’s peaceful capture, creating a humorous ending.

Character Interactions

• Xingye and Lillie tease each other about her relying on his Cyclizar for transportation, suggesting growing familiarity.
• Xingye protects Lillie by assigning Cyclizar to stay with her while they search separately.
• Lillie interacts gently with Jigglypuff, asking permission to touch it and offering food before attempting the capture.
• Cyclizar remains ready to defend Lillie but gradually relaxes when Jigglypuff proves harmless.
• Lillie introduces Vulpix, Cyclizar, and Jigglypuff as companions, establishing a warm and peaceful new team dynamic.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Lillie reveals that she has captured an enormous Jigglypuff-like Pokémon, nearly three times the normal size.
• Xingye immediately suspects it is not an ordinary Jigglypuff but Scream Tail, the ancient Paradox Pokémon associated with Jigglypuff.
• When Xingye attempts to question it, the Pokémon swallows him up to the waist before spitting him out unharmed, demonstrating its strong but seemingly playful aggression.
• Lillie explains that she gained its loyalty by promising to feed it, effectively winning it over through food and companionship.
• Xingye identifies its likely traits: Fairy/Psychic typing, the Protosynthesis Ability, and enhanced strength under harsh sunlight.
• The group returns to the academy to consult Penny, who may know more about the mysterious Pokémon.
• At the infirmary, Lillie meets Penny and sees Mabosstiff, whose poor condition surprises and concerns her.
• Penny identifies Lillie’s Pokémon as Scream Tail, explaining that it resembles the form Jigglypuff supposedly had billions of years ago.
• Penny reveals that this information comes from the mysterious “Scarlet/Violet Book,” an old exploration journal containing unusual but sometimes accurate records.

2. Character Developments

• Xingye becomes increasingly suspicious of the Pokémon’s true identity and recognizes the potential danger posed by Paradox Pokémon. His knowledge allows him to identify Scream Tail’s likely abilities, though he remains uncertain about why it appeared outside the Great Crater.
• Lillie proves to be trusting, compassionate, and confident in handling unusual Pokémon. She accepts Scream Tail despite its frightening appearance and takes responsibility for raising it properly.
• Scream Tail is established as aggressive but food-motivated and capable of forming attachments. It tolerates Lillie and the other Pokémon, though it attacks Xingye without clear provocation.
• Penny is shown to be protective of Mabosstiff but willing to share information once she recognizes Xingye. Her knowledge of the Scarlet/Violet Book positions her as an important source of information about Paradox Pokémon.
• Mabosstiff remains seriously ill and lethargic, reinforcing Penny’s emotional vulnerability and the seriousness of its condition.

3. Significant Themes

• The unknown nature of Paradox Pokémon: Scream Tail’s existence outside its expected habitat raises questions about how Paradox Pokémon are appearing in the wider world.
• Appearance versus identity: Although Scream Tail looks like an oversized Jigglypuff, its typing, Ability, behavior, and origin distinguish it as something far more unusual.
• Trust and companionship: Lillie forms a bond with Scream Tail through kindness and care, showing that even dangerous creatures can become loyal when treated well.
• Knowledge and uncertainty: Xingye and Penny rely on incomplete records and speculation, highlighting how little is understood about ancient Pokémon and the Great Crater.
• Hidden historical records: The Scarlet/Violet Book is introduced as a potentially crucial source of information, despite its reputation for containing unbelievable claims.

4. Character Interactions

• Xingye tries to warn Lillie about the danger of her new Pokémon, while Lillie dismisses his concerns and embraces Scream Tail affectionately.
• Scream Tail’s sudden attack on Xingye contrasts with its docile behavior around Lillie, emphasizing their different relationships with it.
• Lillie introduces herself to Penny and asks about Mabosstiff, while Xingye intervenes to prevent her from pressing too deeply into Penny’s painful memories.
• Penny and Xingye exchange information about Scream Tail, leading to the revelation of the Scarlet/Violet Book and setting up a likely investigation into its contents.

Chapter Summary: “Team Up, Night Raid on the Open Sky Titan!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingye learns about the “Scarlet/Violet Book,” which may contain information about Paradox Pokémon and possibly Koraidon and Miraidon. Penny cannot lend him her personal copy, so he plans to search the academy library and secondhand markets.
• Lillie accepts the enormous Paradox Pokémon Scream Tail as a Jigglypuff, calling it “Jigglypuff” rather than by its official name. The Pokémon responds happily to the name but bites Xingye when he tries to pet it.
• Xingye, Penny, and Lillie develop a plan to challenge the Open Sky Titan again. Lillie is allowed to join despite her weak battle skills because she wants to help Mabosstiff recover.
• Xingye spends the following weeks training Sprigatito, searching unsuccessfully for the Scarlet/Violet Book, and monitoring the situation. The academy community notices the unusually large Jigglypuff, but no authorities intervene, suggesting that experts may already know about Scream Tail and have deemed it harmless.
• After Penny fully recovers and is released by Miriam, the group prepares for their second attempt at the Titan battle. They choose to attack at night, when the Bombirdier flock is inactive and Ghost-type Pokémon emerge.
• After eating dinner and confirming the route, Xingye, Penny, and Lillie begin their nighttime climb toward the mountaintop, knowing they have only one chance before the Titan becomes alert.

Character Developments

• Xingye remains practical and cautious, prioritizing the Titan mission while investigating Paradox Pokémon. He also takes responsibility for Lillie’s safety and worries about the consequences if she is injured.
• Lillie grows more attached to Scream Tail and begins treating it as her Jigglypuff. Although she lacks battle experience and is intimidated by Nemona, she shows courage and a strong desire to help Mabosstiff.
• Penny becomes an active partner in the mission after recovering. She trusts Xingye’s plan and is willing to use Jigglypuff’s powerful Tera Blast if necessary.
• Scream Tail/Jigglypuff displays both affection and aggression: it bonds with Lillie but reacts defensively toward Xingye. Its durability and strength make it an important asset despite Lillie’s limited ability to command it.
• Miriam continues to supervise Penny’s recovery and unexpectedly catches Xingye discussing the possibility of helping Penny escape early.
• Xingye’s Sprigatito continues training with the move Small Disaster, showing that Xingye is preparing beyond the immediate Titan battle.

Significant Themes

• Trust and teamwork: The Titan challenge depends on cooperation among three trainers with different strengths and weaknesses.
• Responsibility and protection: Xingye feels responsible for Lillie’s safety, while Lillie insists on contributing rather than remaining passive.
• Discovery and hidden knowledge: The Scarlet/Violet Book and the unexplained lack of official reaction to Scream Tail suggest that Paldea contains secrets about Paradox Pokémon.
• Bonding beyond appearances: Lillie refuses to treat Scream Tail as something strange or dangerous, instead accepting it simply as a Jigglypuff and forming an affectionate bond with it.
• Preparation and strategy: The group relies on timing, terrain, secrecy, and knowledge of the Bombirdier flock rather than rushing into another battle.

Character Interactions

• Xingye and Penny: They discuss the Scarlet/Violet Book and coordinate the Titan operation. Xingye trusts Penny’s recovery but questions why she has not escaped earlier.
• Xingye and Lillie: Xingye worries about Lillie entering battle, while Lillie insists she can help. He advises her to learn Jigglypuff’s abilities and spar with Nemona.
• Lillie and Jigglypuff: Lillie names and comforts the Paradox Pokémon, which responds positively and allows her to pet it.
• Xingye and Jigglypuff: Their interaction is comic and tense when Jigglypuff bites Xingye’s hand, prompting him to warn Lillie to keep it fed and handle it carefully.
• The trio: Xingye leads the planning, Penny provides battle support, and Lillie contributes Jigglypuff’s defensive strength as they launch their coordinated nighttime raid.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Sprigatito’s growing Calamity power frightens away the Gastly surrounding the mountain, allowing Xingye, Lillie, and Penny to advance safely.
• The group climbs toward the summit on foot to avoid waking the Open Sky Titan, though Lillie struggles badly with the terrain and nearly falls. Xingye catches her and warns her to improve her stamina.
• Penny explains that Herba Mystica is likely hidden inside a cave, possibly blocked by a large rock near the Titan’s resting place.
• At the summit, they find the enormous Bombirdier asleep among piles of rocks. Since no cave is visible, Xingye concludes they must fight it.
• Xingye prepares an ambush using Gengar, while Cyclizar begins the attack with Dragon Rush. Lillie Terastalizes Big Jigglypuff into the Fairy type to exploit Bombirdier’s weakness.
• The group overwhelms the Titan through coordinated attacks. Gengar disrupts its balance by striking its shadow, allowing Cyclizar and Jigglypuff to land repeated hits and apparently defeat it.
• They search for the Herba Mystica and discover a cave blocked by a boulder. Jigglypuff breaks the rock, revealing the cave and the plant’s scent.
• Their victory proves premature: the Titan, having pretended to be unconscious, ambushes them with a boulder and reveals that it already possesses the Herba Mystica.
• The Titan swallows the plant, rapidly healing itself and becoming stronger. Its cries summon numerous Bombirdier, which rain rocks down on the group and block Cyclizar’s attempt to stop it.
• Lillie tries to reach the cave so Cyclizar can consume another Herba Mystica, but the summoned Bombirdier attack her. Scream Tail protects her by bouncing the falling rocks away.
• The chapter ends with the fully restored and enraged Open Sky Titan preparing to eliminate the group.

2. Character Developments

• Xingye remains the group’s strategist and protector. He carefully studies the battlefield, assigns Gengar to control the Titan, and directs the coordinated attack. His confidence turns into frustration when the Titan deceives them.
• Lillie shows physical weakness and limited battle experience, but she is increasingly willing to participate. Despite initially being frightened, she successfully Terastalizes Jigglypuff and later risks herself to retrieve the Herba Mystica.
• Penny contributes knowledge about the Herba Mystica and reacts quickly during the ambush, pushing Xingye aside to save him from the flying boulder. Her confidence and excitement grow as the group seems close to curing Mabosstiff.
• Cyclizar demonstrates strong offensive ability with repeated Dragon Rush attacks, though it notices a strange scent from the Titan that may foreshadow its deception.
• Jigglypuff/Scream Tail proves useful both offensively and defensively: it helps defeat the Titan and later shields Lillie from the summoned Bombirdier.
• The Open Sky Titan is revealed to be exceptionally cunning. It pretends to be defeated, waits for the group to lower its guard, then consumes the Herba Mystica and summons reinforcements.

3. Significant Themes

• Overconfidence and vigilance: The group assumes the Titan is defeated and relaxes, allowing it to reverse the situation.
• Deception and survival: The Titan’s feigned defeat shows that appearances can be misleading, especially when confronting powerful creatures.
• Teamwork and growth: Each member contributes differently—Xingye through strategy, Penny through knowledge, Lillie through determination, and the Pokémon through coordinated abilities.
• Courage despite weakness: Lillie is inexperienced and physically unprepared, but she continues helping rather than retreating.
• Power and consequences: The Herba Mystica is not merely a healing resource; it dramatically amplifies the Titan’s strength, raising the stakes of the battle.

4. Character Interactions

• Xingye catches Lillie after she slips and scolds her gently for failing to prepare physically, creating a mentor-like dynamic.
• Penny and Lillie exchange information about the Herba Mystica and work together to plan the search.
• Lillie supports the battle despite not knowing how to fight, while Penny is startled by her lack of experience.
• Xingye directs the group’s Pokémon attacks, coordinating Cyclizar, Gengar, and Jigglypuff.
• Penny saves Xingye from the Titan’s surprise boulder attack, while Lillie and Scream Tail protect the others from the summoned Bombirdier.
• The group’s initial celebration quickly becomes panic when the apparently defeated Titan returns stronger than before.

Chapter Summary: “Cyclizar! Soar High!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle against the Open Sky Titan and its enormous flock of Bombirdier becomes increasingly desperate. The Titan uses the Bombirdier as a “suicide squad,” sacrificing them to activate Parting Shot and weaken Xingye’s entire team.
• Cyclizar, Gengar, Scream Tail, and Sprigatito are all drained of their strength while the Bombirdier continue arriving in overwhelming numbers. Xingye realizes that the enemy is defeating them through strategy and numbers, not merely superior power.
• Penny unexpectedly reveals that she has caught a Nacli and tries to help cover the group’s retreat. Although Nacli is weak, her intervention distracts the Titan at a crucial moment.
• Xingye orders Sprigatito to use Small Disaster, exploiting the enormous concentration of Dark-type energy on the mountain. The attack triggers a powerful cry from a nearby sealed entity, apparently Chien-Pao, causing the leading Bombirdier to panic and collide with the flock.
• Lillie emerges from the cave carrying the Herba Mystica. The Titan attacks to reclaim it, but Penny distracts it by throwing Nacli at its head. Lillie recalls and redeploys Scream Tail to remove its debuff, then escapes toward the cave.
• Gengar pins the Titan’s shadow with an arrow, giving Cyclizar the opening to catch and eat the Herba Mystica. Cyclizar’s injuries heal and its strength returns.
• Cyclizar clashes with the Titan using a powerful charge, while Scream Tail uses Boomburst to stun the Bombirdier and prevent another Parting Shot attack.
• The Titan takes to the sky, seemingly beyond their reach. Xingye mounts Cyclizar and uses Scream Tail as a springboard, ordering Cyclizar to “Soar high.”
• Cyclizar undergoes a mysterious transformation: its eyes become a colorful digital display, violet electricity surrounds its body, and glider-like lightning structures appear behind it. It then unleashes a massive electrical attack that strikes the Titan and every Bombirdier while leaving Xingye’s allies unharmed.
• Penny recognizes the possibility that this transformed Cyclizar may actually be Miraidon, ending the chapter on a major revelation.

Character Developments

• Xingye is forced to admit that he underestimated the Titan’s intelligence. Rather than panicking, he adapts quickly, identifies the cave and Herba Mystica as their remaining chance, and coordinates a risky counterattack. His trust in Cyclizar deepens as he helps it unlock its hidden power.
• Cyclizar endures severe weakening and repeated attacks but continues fighting. After consuming the Herba Mystica, it displays previously unknown abilities and appears to awaken memories or instincts connected to flight and Miraidon.
• Sprigatito initially becomes nearly useless after repeated stat reductions, but it regains its fighting spirit when Xingye gives it a chance to use Small Disaster. Its attack unexpectedly influences the sealed Chien-Pao and turns the battle temporarily.
• Penny shows more courage and loyalty than expected. Though her Nacli is not powerful enough to fight the flock, she refuses to let Xingye’s group face danger alone and creates several critical distractions.
• Lillie becomes more active and decisive. She successfully retrieves the Herba Mystica, risks herself to deliver it to Cyclizar, and coordinates with Scream Tail during the escape.
• Gengar is badly weakened but still contributes at a decisive moment by pinning the Titan’s shadow, enabling Cyclizar to obtain the Herba Mystica.
• Scream Tail repeatedly protects the group, first absorbing attacks and clearing its debuff, then using Boomburst to stop the Bombirdier. Its body also serves as the launch point for Cyclizar’s aerial attack.
• The Open Sky Titan is revealed to be both powerful and cunning, using the Bombirdier strategically rather than relying only on brute strength. Its confidence begins to falter as Xingye’s group repeatedly turns its own tactics against it.

Significant Themes

• Strategy versus raw strength: The heroes are overwhelmed in direct combat, but teamwork, deception, and exploiting the environment allow them to survive.
• Teamwork and mutual trust: Every character and Pokémon contributes, even when weakened. Penny, Lillie, Gengar, Scream Tail, and Sprigatito each create openings that ultimately allow Cyclizar to succeed.
• Hidden power and transformation: Cyclizar’s awakening suggests that its identity and abilities are far greater than previously understood, possibly linking it to Miraidon.
• Risk and sacrifice: The Bombirdier’s Parting Shot tactic emphasizes sacrificial combat, while the heroes also take serious risks to protect one another and secure the Herba Mystica.
• Ancient sealed powers: The cry associated with Chien-Pao hints that the mountain contains dangerous legendary forces and that previous actions—especially destroying the stake—may have weakened its seal.
• Identity and memory: Cyclizar’s apparent familiarity with flight and its transformation suggest forgotten memories or an erased connection to its true nature.

Important Character Interactions

• Xingye reassures and directs his Pokémon throughout the battle, especially Cyclizar and Sprigatito.
• Penny openly supports Xingye’s group, despite Xingye initially doubting what her Nacli can accomplish.
• Xingye and Lillie coordinate the transfer of the Herba Mystica, with Lillie risking herself to deliver it and Xingye preparing Cyclizar to receive it.
• Gengar’s final arrow gives Cyclizar the chance to save the team, demonstrating the group’s reliance on coordinated actions.
• Xingye’s command, “Cyclizar! Soar high!”, inspires Cyclizar’s transformation and launches the climactic attack.
• Penny’s final observation—that Cyclizar may be Miraidon—raises a new mystery about Cyclizar’s origins and future role.

Chapter Summary: “The Bitter Herba Mystica Was Too Intense”

Key Plot Points and Events

• A devastating purple lightning strike destroys the nonliving matter on the mountaintop and defeats the attacking Bombirdier. Xingye and Cyclizar survive unharmed after the lightning passes through them and knocks out the Open Sky Titan.
• Cyclizar appears to have briefly transformed into a form resembling Miraidon, apparently channeling its power through its head to fly. It soon returns to normal and has no memory of what happened.
• Cyclizar defeats the Open Sky Titan, ending the Bombirdier’s attacks and allowing the group to safely search for Bitter Herba Mystica.
• The group returns to the cave where the seasoning grows. They discover fewer than ten glowing plants embedded among the cave’s roots.
• Penny identifies the plant as Bitter Herba Mystica. According to the records she read, it improves blood circulation and immunity but is dangerously bitter when eaten directly.
• Penny and Xingye prepare sandwiches containing the herb for everyone and their Pokémon. Most struggle with the taste, though Cyclizar and Scream Tail enjoy it.
• The herb immediately revitalizes Lillie, easing her exhaustion and leg pain. It also appears to improve Mabosstiff’s condition slightly, though the Pokémon does not recover completely.
• Penny remains hopeful, realizing that four more varieties of Herba Mystica may be needed to restore Mabosstiff fully.

Character Developments

• Xingye survives the lightning without injury and becomes increasingly curious about Cyclizar’s mysterious connection to Miraidon and Koraidon. He also supports Penny’s efforts and helps prepare the sandwiches.
• Cyclizar demonstrates enormous hidden power, defeating the Titan and briefly transforming into a Miraidon-like form. It remains unaware of the transformation afterward.
• Penny begins taking responsibility for her own strength and growth. Inspired by Xingye’s willingness to help Mabosstiff, she has caught Nacli and plans to build an “ingredient team” so she can battle and contribute instead of relying entirely on others.
• Lillie shows strong concern for Xingye and the group. She bravely forces herself to eat the bitter sandwich and is rewarded by its restorative effects. She also comforts the frightened Scream Tail.
• Mabosstiff remains seriously ill but shows a small improvement after eating the Herba Mystica. Its attempt to reassure Penny strengthens their emotional bond.
• Sprigatito and Gengar react comically to the herb’s terrible bitterness, while Scream Tail and Cyclizar tolerate or enjoy it.

Significant Themes

• Growth through mutual support: Penny’s decision to train and battle reflects her desire to repay the people who helped her.
• Hope and persistence: Mabosstiff’s incomplete recovery does not discourage Penny; she remains determined to find the remaining Herba Mystica.
• Hidden power and mystery: Cyclizar’s Miraidon-like transformation raises questions about its origins and its connection to Paradox Pokémon.
• Friendship and responsibility: The group works together to defeat the Titan, gather the herb, prepare food, and care for Mabosstiff.
• Humor amid danger: The extreme bitterness of the sandwiches provides comic relief after the intense battle while also emphasizing the herb’s powerful restorative properties.

Important Character Interactions

• Lillie rushes to check on Xingye after the lightning strike, showing how deeply she worries about him, while Sprigatito humorously reaches him first.
• Penny questions Xingye about Cyclizar’s transformation, but the mystery remains unresolved.
• Xingye encourages Penny’s plan to train and build an ingredient-focused team.
• Lillie comforts Scream Tail, assuring it that Cyclizar will not hurt it.
• Penny feeds Mabosstiff the sandwich and becomes discouraged when no immediate recovery occurs. Mabosstiff then reassures her, and Xingye translates its message, restoring Penny’s determination.

Chapter Summary: Gimmighoul Comes to Apply, “Scarlet/Violet Book” Acquired

Key Plot Points and Events

• After defeating the Titan Pokémon and collecting the Bitter Herba Mystica, Xingye takes leftover herbs to attempt cultivating them in Alola. Although previous attempts elsewhere have failed, he believes the environment may be suitable.
• At sunrise, Nemona unexpectedly finds Xingye, Lillie, and Penny after tracking their journey to the mountain. She is annoyed that they challenged the Titan without inviting her.
• Penny reacts sharply when Nemona mentions his parents, revealing his discomfort with his family background. He leaves to continue training his Pokémon while Mabosstiff recovers.
• Nemona gives Lillie a Rotom Phone. Xingye warns Lillie that Nemona’s family owns the Rotom Phone Company, though he ultimately chooses not to elaborate on his suspicions.
• Lillie decides to travel to Artazon to challenge its Gym, while Xingye returns to the academy with Sprigatito and Gengar.
• Xingye spends the remaining weeks attending classes, studying the Tera Orb, and researching Paldea’s history. He hopes to draw inspiration from Terastalization for creating a Z-Ring.
• He is unable to study the Ruinous Quartet because Professor Raifort has mysteriously taken leave and cannot be located.
• Gimmighoul approaches Xingye and returns the coin it previously stole. It explains that it wants to work for Xingye’s Odd Jobs business so it can earn coins legitimately.
• Xingye accepts Gimmighoul as an employee. Gimmighoul retrieves its treasure chest from the sewers and moves into Xingye’s dormitory, though Sprigatito appears displeased.
• At the end of the month, as the students prepare to return to Alola, Lillie messages Xingye with major news: she has purchased the mysterious “Scarlet/Violet Book” through a secondhand marketplace.

Character Developments

• Xingye continues acting as a researcher and caretaker, taking responsibility for studying Herba Mystica and the Tera Orb. He also demonstrates practical kindness by giving Gimmighoul a legitimate way to achieve its goal.
• Lillie becomes increasingly independent and adventurous. She is pleased with making her own decisions and joining dangerous expeditions, and she now intends to challenge a Gym without relying on Xingye.
• Penny shows strong emotional sensitivity regarding his parents and family identity. With Mabosstiff improving, he plans to train his Pokémon before attempting another Titan search.
• Nemona remains energetic, competitive, and intrusive in her enthusiasm. She follows Lillie to the mountain, wants to battle the Titan herself, and gives Lillie an expensive Rotom Phone.
• Gimmighoul develops from a troublesome thief into a cooperative ally. It chooses to earn coins rather than steal them and places its trust in Xingye.
• Sprigatito remains closely attached to Xingye but reacts jealously or unhappily to Gimmighoul joining the group.

Significant Themes

• Independence and personal choice: Lillie’s excitement about making her own decisions marks her gradual growth beyond dependence on others.
• Trust and redemption: Gimmighoul abandons theft after recognizing Xingye as trustworthy, while Xingye gives it an opportunity to contribute honestly.
• Research and discovery: Xingye’s efforts to cultivate Herba Mystica, understand Terastalization, and acquire rare historical knowledge emphasize scientific curiosity.
• Family and identity: Penny’s hostile reaction to discussion of his parents hints at unresolved personal conflict and the burden of his family background.
• Modernization and changing society: Gimmighoul struggles to find coins in a world increasingly reliant on phones and electronic payments, motivating its decision to seek employment.
• Mystery and foreshadowing: Raifort’s disappearance and Lillie’s acquisition of the “Scarlet/Violet Book” suggest that major historical secrets are about to surface.

Character Interactions

• Nemona confronts Lillie for excluding her from the Titan challenge, then surprises her by giving her a Rotom Phone.
• Xingye observes Penny’s discomfort but does not press him, instead following him after Penny leaves.
• Xingye cautions Lillie about Nemona’s powerful family, though he keeps his full suspicion to himself.
• Xingye and Lillie part on friendly terms, with Lillie heading to Artazon and Xingye returning to his studies.
• Gimmighoul negotiates employment with Xingye, demonstrating its commitment to change and its growing trust in him.
• Lillie’s final message about obtaining the “Scarlet/Violet Book” creates a cliffhanger and likely sets up the next major mystery.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The students gather at the academy after completing two months of study and adventures in Paldea. Principal Clavell asks them to share what they have learned, including battling Gym Leaders, catching Pokémon, joining raids, defeating Titans, cooking regional dishes, and developing teamwork.
• Clavell reminds them that the “treasure hunt” is an ongoing journey and encourages them to find their own treasures in life. Xingye becomes especially interested in the word “treasure,” believing it may connect to his research into Paldean history.
• Xingye learns that Lillie has successfully purchased the mysterious Scarlet/Violet Book after posting a reward on the academy website. They plan to collect it before leaving.
• Back at the dormitory, Xingye’s Pokémon meet Gimmighoul, which has quietly waited for him. Sprigatito remains resentful because Gimmighoul previously defeated it, but Xingye encourages the two to try getting along. Sprigatito cautiously greets Gimmighoul, though it cannot understand Gimmighoul’s unusual language.
• The next morning, Xingye and Lillie meet Professor Raifort, who turns out to be the seller of the Scarlet/Violet Book. Raifort reveals that she had recently traveled to Alola searching for the Moon-Calling Beast, apparently Lunala, but found nothing.
• Raifort gives them the old book, whose cover is split into red and violet sections and depicts two indistinct Pokémon. She quickly flees when Principal Clavell appears, implying that she had been absent from work without proper approval.
• Because Clavell must deal with Raifort’s unauthorized absence, Nemona escorts the students to the Flying Taxi station. Their Paldean friends, including Penny, gather to say goodbye.
• The students travel to Levincia Airport, where they prepare to return to Alola. Nemona urges Lillie to continue training and challenges her to a future battle, insisting that she is Lillie’s “rival,” not merely her goal.

2. Character Developments

• Xingye becomes increasingly focused on the Scarlet/Violet Book and suspects that Paldean treasures and history may be connected to his own research. He also demonstrates patience and emotional understanding by helping Sprigatito deal with its resentment toward Gimmighoul.
• Lillie takes initiative by spending money to obtain the Scarlet/Violet Book. Her relationship with Xingye is portrayed as close and affectionate, and she accepts Nemona’s challenge with growing confidence.
• Sprigatito shows lingering hostility toward Gimmighoul but is willing to follow Xingye’s advice and make a first attempt at reconciliation.
• Gimmighoul settles peacefully into Xingye’s group, proving quiet, undemanding, and adaptable despite its strange communication style.
• Professor Raifort is revealed to be adventurous and deeply interested in legendary Pokémon and ancient mysteries, though also irresponsible enough to abandon her duties for an unauthorized expedition.
• Nemona strengthens her role as Lillie’s enthusiastic rival and remains energetic even during an emotional farewell.
• Clavell reveals a warmer, more sentimental side as he reflects on the students’ departure and their growth.

3. Significant Themes

• The search for personal treasure: Clavell’s message emphasizes that the students’ journeys are not over and that each must discover their own meaning, goals, or “treasure.”
• Friendship and future reunions: The farewell highlights the strong bonds formed between Alolan and Paldean students, despite the distance between their regions.
• Growth through experience: The students’ accomplishments show that learning occurs through battles, failures, exploration, teamwork, cooking, and relationships—not only through formal classes.
• Forgiveness and reconciliation: Xingye encourages Sprigatito to move past its grudge against Gimmighoul without forcing it to forget the past.
• Mystery and discovery: The Scarlet/Violet Book, Lunala sightings, ancient Paldean history, and Gimmighoul all deepen the chapter’s broader sense of unexplained secrets.

4. Character Interactions

• Clavell warmly speaks with the students and praises their achievements, creating a sentimental farewell atmosphere.
• Xingye and Lillie discuss acquiring the Scarlet/Violet Book, revealing their shared curiosity and close partnership.
• Xingye mediates between Sprigatito and Gimmighoul, encouraging them to coexist despite their past conflict.
• Raifort teases Xingye by calling him a “little pervert” and jokingly assumes Lillie is his girlfriend, embarrassing both of them before handing over the book.
• Clavell’s sudden appearance causes Raifort to flee, suggesting an amusing conflict between the principal and the truant professor.
• Nemona says goodbye to Lillie by declaring herself her rival and promising to visit Alola for a battle, while also encouraging the other students to return to Paldea someday.