"...Chairwoman Geeta."
Baimu paused slightly, then turned and nodded in greeting.
As one of the suspected final bosses, Geeta suddenly approaching him made his scalp tingle.
But he knew very well that, so far, there had been no conflict of interest between them. Even if Geeta truly had some kind of problem, she would never make a move against him in public.
It was purely his paranoia acting up.
Geeta smiled. "Champion, you've been in Paldea for almost a month now, haven't you? What impression has Paldea made on you?"
"You may simply call me by my name."
Baimu responded politely. "Paldea's natural scenery is exceptionally beautiful. The wild Pokémon are adorable and full of energy, and there are so many different species everywhere. It's clear that the Pokémon League has worked hard to preserve nature."
"I'm relieved to hear you think so highly of Paldea."
Geeta said gently, "Ordinarily, with the Orre Champion coming to visit, as the League Chairwoman, I should have properly welcomed you.
"But I thought that, compared to formal pleasantries, you would rather personally adventure across this land. So I didn't want to disturb you."
"You're absolutely right, Chairwoman."
He had nearly become a fan because of those words.
Compared to formal meetings with high-ranking League officials, he really did prefer wandering around on his own two feet, feeding and petting wild Pokémon he had never seen before.
Geeta smiled faintly. "I won't disturb you while you watch the exhibition matches. If the opportunity arises someday, why don't we have a battle? After all, besides being the League Chairwoman, I am also Paldea's Top Champion."
"Definitely!"
Baimu was full of interest. No matter what Geeta's true identity was, her strength as Top Champion would not change.
She had far more substance than a certain runner-up