Malicious Gaze

Of course, the most important thing was the relatively high level of safety, because Hippopotas were basically gentle by nature, and coupled with the use of a Capture Styler, one could comfortably carry out various kinds of research.

This was also the reason Dian chose to be a Pokémon Ranger as a profession, because it would provide all sorts of assistance for his research.

Naturally, the best part was that he could conduct research without catching them, saving a huge expense.

After all, no matter what, there was no way he could afford to raise a group of Hippowdon.

Of course, this was something that could only be done slowly after resolving the current incident; as for Harley's map, it was merely an incidental matter anyway, and he would give it up if time ran out.

Since he had already passed his initial accumulation phase, finding treasure was better, but not having it wasn't heartbreaking.

Stability alone was currently the best choice.

This was also because he knew very well that if it really were a treasure of great value, it would definitely not have lasted until today, given that Brandon, the leader of the Battle Pyramid in the Hoenn Region, was a genuine archaeological fanatic. If it truly had any value, he would have already scoured the desert clean, so how could it have been left until now?

Likewise, Steven Stone, the stone maniac, would not have let any valuable stones slip by.

Come to think of it, no wonder the Hoenn Region had so few mysterious places—they had long since been scoured clean by these two idlers.

"Vibra!"

Having awakened the loyal-dog attribute, the Hippopotas proceeded to actively begin scouring the smooth rocks along the path, though it was unclear whether it was out of instinct or if