The library stood beside the teaching building. It was small, with only three floors, but it had everything it needed.
Its collection was extremely extensive, encompassing specialist books in every field, from Pokémon ecology research to Ranger skill guides.
Tong Hua led Mu Mu and the Pokémon straight to the Pokémon reference section on the second floor. It was so quiet there that they could hear only the rustling of pages and the occasional footsteps in the distance.
"For now, just look for a subject that interests you. As long as it has something to do with Pokémon, you can research anything."
"Mm."
Mu Mu nodded, then ran off to look for books on his own.
Riolu and Grovyle also searched the library for books they could understand. Although they could not read the writing, they could still understand some simple picture books.
They could learn some knowledge and information about this world that way, too. For explorers like them, that was treasure more precious than money.
Hattrem sat obediently on Tong Hua's shoulder. She loved quiet places like libraries most of all. It felt just like coming home!
"All right, let's find some interesting books ourselves."
Tong Hua walked over to the index desk, lightly running his finger along the classified catalogue.
"Pokémon behavior-ecological research-move instruction-" he murmured, his gaze finally settling on the category "Regional legends and unsolved mysteries."
Maybe I can start here, Tong Hua thought, glancing at Hattrem on his shoulder.
Since magic and witches existed in this world, he might as well research a topic in that field.
After all, he had a real witch right beside him. Wouldn't writing a report be a breeze?
"And what happened last night might have been some kind of supernatural incident.
"I'll try investigating that, too-"
Tong Hua