Xia Chi's memories raced back.
In the games, the place where one could encounter and catch Latios and Latias was the Southern Island in the Hoenn Region.
Until now, Xia Chi had never imagined he would find a [Soul Dew] connected to those two Eon Pokémon.
Naturally, he had never specifically checked whether a place called the Southern Island-or the legendary water city of Alto Mare-existed in this merged reality.
I need to look into this as soon as possible.
Xia Chi pondered to himself.
No, even the idea that this gem is a [Soul Dew] is just wishful thinking. What if it's merely something that happens to look similar?
Xia Chi focused on the pale blue gem again.
The pure energy his Aura detected, pulsing as though alive, felt so real.
In any case, he could not be absolutely certain that the gem before him was the legendary sacred relic closely linked to the Eon Duo.
But what if it was?
Gathering his thoughts, Xia Chi pointed at the pale blue gem with barely any hesitation.
"Ms. Roxanne, if possible, I'd like to choose that gem as my 'payment' for this public class. Would that be all right?"
Roxanne followed his finger, her gaze settling on the unusual pale blue gem, and paused in surprise.
She clearly had not expected Xia Chi to choose a piece from her collection that even she knew nothing about.
Then curiosity appeared on her face. "Of course. It seems... you know where it came from?"
She paused, then hastily added, afraid Xia Chi might think she was going back on her word, "It's fine if you'd rather not share. I'm simply curious as a stone enthusiast."
Seeing her frank, eager gaze, Xia Chi shrugged casually. "It's nothing I can't talk about. It might