Since the big shot had told him to conceal his identity, Chen Shi simply chose a false name.
As for why he had chosen the name Autumn...
There was no particular reason. Chen Shi simply liked autumn.
Neo was a clever man, and he could tell it was a false name.
But he did not ask any further questions and accepted the name.
Then Chen Shi stood up. "I still need to go out and take a look around. I might not return until later, so just go about your business."
"Once I'm back, I'll go find Shate."
Hearing this, Neo stood up as well. "Let me see you out."
"No need. I can leave on my own." With that, Chen Shi opened the cabin door and stepped outside.
Outside, a few tribespeople passed by from time to time. When they saw him emerge, their faces filled with awe.
After a moment's thought, Chen Shi decided not to greet them. He took out Metagross's Poké Ball and opened it.
"Metagross, let's go take a look around the area."
"Meta~"
Without even glancing at the people nearby, Metagross placed Chen Shi on its head and immediately flew off in one direction.
After they left, Neo slowly emerged from the cabin.
The people nearby immediately gathered around him.
"Grandpa Neo, how did it go? Why did that lord leave? He didn't give you any trouble, did he?"
"Grandpa Neo, what was that magical beast just now? It felt so scary."
Everyone seemed to have endless questions, talking over one another.
Neo raised his walking stick and struck the ground hard. Everyone immediately fell silent.
He looked around and said in his aged voice, "That lord's name is Autumn. He isn't a bad person. He went out because he wanted to take a