Jiang Zimo hurried into the office. "Reporting, Boss. The personnel who infiltrated the mist surrounding the Land of Beginnings have been confirmed missing, and their vital signs are gradually weakening."
Giovanni frowned. "Even our latest equipment couldn't get through?"
"No. Not a single exception."
Jiang Zimo knew what that meant. They would only be able to enter Pokémon League Island when the Masters Eight Tournament began.
"You may leave."
Giovanni waved him away and looked out the window.
As expected of the Land of Beginnings. In that case, don't blame me.
That day, Ye Qing was quietly reading beneath a tree when he suddenly heard the doorbell ring.
Since the front gate was too far away, Ye Qing had Infernape answer it for him.
A moment later, Cynthia appeared outside the gate, her hair golden and her dress black and long.
"Champion?"
Ye Qing stood up, not having expected Cynthia to visit.
"Hello, everyone~"
Cynthia smiled and greeted the Pokémon in the yard before walking over to Ye Qing.
"Are you here for Jirachi?"
Now that he had reached an agreement with Jirachi, Ye Qing no longer particularly minded other people asking Jirachi for wishes.
He had previously forbidden anyone from making wishes because he had considered the possibility of Jirachi sacrificing its powers so it would no longer need to slumber. Now, that seemed unnecessary.
Cynthia said seriously, "Yes. This is a matter of great importance, so I came specifically to see you."
"Jirachi?"
Ye Qing had guessed her purpose before Cynthia could bring it up. After all, the timing was too much of a coincidence.
"Yes."
Cynthia did not beat around the bush and took out an exquisitely wrapped box.
"Hold on, hold on."
Ye Qing hurriedly declined Cynthia's gift, firmly stating that he would not accept