The power of the Valley of Origin was passed down through bloodlines.
But it was not innate. Its ancestors had received it from Arceus after speaking with it.
In other words, with the Heart of God, perhaps he could follow their example and gain another special ability.
It was a little greedy.
But given the chance, who wouldn't want to gather such tremendous power within themselves?
Especially an ability as versatile as this one.
At Baimu's question, everyone exchanged glances, unable to answer right away.
In the end, Balza spoke up:
"Travelers have come to the Valley of Origin before, hoping to learn how to resonate with nature. The problem is, we really don't know how to teach it... How about I ask my great-grandfather when he gets back?"
For them, resonating with nature was as natural as sleeping. Ask them to teach someone how to sleep, and they would be at a loss.
"Sure."
Baimu hadn't expected an answer from Balza. He had only wanted to see whether the subject was taboo.
The Valley of Origin was hardly cut off from the world. Every home had electricity, and even the showers and toilets showed that its people regularly dealt with outsiders and bought modern products through some channel.
Outsiders who saw them use their abilities might well want to learn, too.
It wouldn't be surprising if an unpleasant incident had made the subject unmentionable.
"Hmm..."
Hoopa held its four-fingered right hand to its mouth, lips pursed.
Unable to get a word in, it was bursting to put on a show. It quietly activated the Golden Ring at its waist.
Meray, who knew it best, spotted the movement at once. She reached out and shouted, "Hoopa! Stop!"
Everyone turned at her shout. Their faces changed, and they fled.
In the