That morning,
Li Wei took Melmetal to complete its Pokédex registration.
"The data will be updated tomorrow, and the Master League organizing committee will update its records at the same time."
"I'm sure you'll be able to use Meloetta in the Master League without any problems, too."
That was also why Li Wei had been so eager to bring Melmetal over to register its information in the Pokédex.
Pokémon that were not recognized by the Pokémon League or registered with a tournament's organizing committee could not be used.
Without registered information, Melmetal was effectively undocumented.
There was no problem with Li Wei raising it, and it could even challenge Gyms,
but it could not participate in official competitions like League Conferences, the Pokémon World Championships, or the Master League.
It was basically like getting stopped at customs.
At noon, Li Wei also let Professor Rowan experience Hoopa's fetching trick.
They passed through a ring and arrived straight at Li Wei's home.
With walls surrounding the property and large trees specially transplanted there, Li Wei's home offered plenty of privacy.
Li Wei had invited Professor Rowan, Yuzao, and the others over for lunch.
After experiencing it himself and realizing how powerful the ability was, Professor Rowan cautioned him solemnly, "You'd best keep this a secret."
If it had been a being like Palkia, Professor Rowan would not have needed to warn him.
But Hoopa was nowhere near as mature as Palkia.
Even if Palkia did have a terrible temper...
Li Wei replied seriously, "Don't worry. I understand."
The only people who knew about Hoopa's ability were the members of the Chat Group, Li Wei's family and friends, Professor Rowan, and Professor Oak.
They were all people Li Wei trusted.
He had not told anyone else.
Li Wei had also long since