After Grand Festival ended, Xiaoyun took Dawn back to Lily of the Valley Island on the Pokémon League special plane.
The helicopter was flying over the blue sea, and the sun was shining through the windows, making it warm.
Dawn was leaning on the seat, still holding the championship trophy in his arms, his eyes half-closed, like a lazy cat.
I've been exhausted from the competition these days and it's rare to relax.
Xiaoyun looked at her.
"What are you looking at?"
Dawn felt his gaze and opened his eyes.
"Look at the champion."
Xiaoyun said seriously, "Sinnoh Grand Festival's champion is so rare."
"Stop talking so much."
Dawn rolled his eyes at him. "You are the champion. Pokémon League's real champion is much rarer than me, right?"
"Then we just make a perfect match."
"Who wants to make a couple with you... a narcissist."
Dawn murmured softly, but did not avoid his touch. Instead, he rubbed his face into his palm, like Charm's Skitty.
The helicopter landed on the apron of Pokémon League headquarters. The propeller was still rotating, and the rolled up air made the surrounding flags rustle.
Xiaoyun helped Dawn off the plane. As soon as they walked into the building, they met Paul in the corridor.
Paul is walking from the office with a document in his hand.
"Back?"
Paul glanced at Xiaoyun, then at Dawn and the trophy in her hand,
"Have you won the championship?"
"That's right!"
Dawn lifts the trophy.
"Congratulations."
Paul nodded, but people who are familiar with him know that the word "congratulations" from his mouth is already a very high praise.
If it was the previous Paul, it would definitely be dismissive of Grand Festival.
But after working together during this period of time, he also knows a little bit about the world of people.
This is progress.
Then, without any intention of making small talk, he handed the document in his hand to Xiaoyun very naturally and smoothly:
"By the way, you happened to be here and signed it by the way."
Xiaoyun took it and flipped through it, and sure enough, there was another pile of stuff that made his head hurt just after reading the title.
"Why are there so many? Didn't I ask you to take charge of these? Can't you sign it yourself?"
Xiaoyun no hee hee.
"These require the champion's signature."
Paul is business-like. "I'm just the King of Heaven, I don't have this authority."
"... Then can you just sign it for me? No one can see it anyway."
"This is a forged document, and it shouldn't come out of your mouth."
Paul glanced at him.
"..."
Xiaoyun was a little embarrassed. He took out a pen from his pocket and signed a bunch of names.
"Okay, here you go."
He handed the document back to Paul,
"If it's okay, I'll go catch up on some sleep. I've been smiling every day as a guest for the past few days. I'm even more tired than going to work."
Paul took the file but did not leave.
"One more thing!"
Xiaoyun's brows jumped, and an ominous premonition filled his heart.
Paul ignored him and continued:
"An unknown creature called the Ultimate Alien Beast appeared over there Alola. Professor Kukui issued a request for help to Pokémon League, but considering that this kind of special Pokémon is involved, I think you can go."
"What do you think?"
Xiaoyun frowned, feeling that his championship majesty was fluttering in the wind.
Come on, he really got the mission? This script is wrong!
He shouldn't be the leader who sits in the office, listens to his subordinates report what's going on, and then waves his hand and asks someone to solve it!
All in all, the championship card is completely gone.
Dawn covered his mouth and snickered beside him.
This scene is so familiar. It seems that since Paul took office, Xiaoyun's "little brother" position in the office has become increasingly stable.
Xiaoyun glared at her.
Why are you laughing? I'll go back and take care of you at night.
Dawn returned a look.
Come on, who is afraid of whom?
The two of them exchanged glances, but Paul turned a blind eye.
Love? Not even a dog talks about it!
Xiaoyun tried to save some dignity and cleared his throat. "Ahem, Paul, I don't think this task must be done by me."
"You see, as a champion, I have a lot to deal with every day. Pokémon League has so many things waiting for me to make decisions. Alola is also far overseas, and cross-regional operations involve a lot of work, which is time-consuming and laborious."
Paul just looked at him expressionlessly and said nothing.
Go ahead and start your show.
Xiaoyun continued, making more and more sense. "I think it is appropriate to send Lucian. He is good at Analytic things and has strong communication skills. Let him go, he can not only solve the task, but also build a good relationship with Alola..."
As he said that, he made a show of taking out his communicator and preparing to call the overtime king somewhere in the corner.
Paul listened to his tirade quietly, and waited for Xiaoyun to finish his quibbles before he calmly said:
"No time limit."
"Wha, what?"
Xiaoyun thought he heard wrongly.
No time limit? Is it the unlimited time he thought?
Paul explained, "The execution cycle of this task may be relatively long and involve many situations. On the premise of ensuring the completion of the core objectives of the task, the rest of the time is at your own discretion. It will be considered as a business trip and will be reimbursed by Pokémon League."
Good guy! Xiaoyun calls you good guy!
There is no time limit, except for tasks, the rest of the time is at your own discretion.
In other words, as long as the ultimate beast is solved, the rest is just fun?
Alola, Pokémon version of Hawaii.
Sunshine, beach, and beautiful... beautiful waves.
How is this a mission?
This is clearly a publicly funded trip! It's also long-term! A honeymoon trip with my girlfriend!
A picture emerged in Xiaoyun's mind: golden beach, blue water, under coconut trees, he was lying on a beach chair, holding a glass of iced juice in his hand, and Dawn next to him was wearing a swimsuit and basking in the sun...
No fool would go!
Xiaoyun's expression instantly switched from resistance to righteousness, he puffed up his chest and his voice was sonorous and powerful:
"I think this mission is of great importance, involving unknown creatures and space stability, and may even affect regional peace and security!"
"As a champion, it is my duty to protect the Pokémon world! It is my duty to do so! Who else would do this task than me!"
Paul's voice contained a hint of teasing. "Oh? Doesn't it have to be you now?"
"No, I mean, it has to be me!"
Xiaoyun is categorical, fearing that Paul will regret it.
"Pokémon League needs me, Alola needs me even more! World peace is calling me! I must go!"
You are a fool not to answer! Failure to answer is a hammer!
Dawn was laughing so hard that her shoulders were shaking, but in order to save some face for Xiaoyun, Sheer Force held back, but the crooked corners of her eyes gave her away completely.
Paul The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and then he handed the document to him.
"This is the mission file. After you arrive, Professor Kukui over there will contact you."
Xiaoyun took the file and glanced at it.
The first page of the document is a photo.
A woman with short blond hair, elegant temperament, wearing a white suit, stood in front of a gorgeous building.
Her name and identity are written below the photo: Lusamine, President Aether Foundation.
Continue reading: Lusamine, the president of Aether Foundation, was kidnapped by an ultimate alien beast named "Nihilego" and was suspected of being taken into an unknown space. His life and death are unknown.
The local Professor Kukui has organized a rescue team and is preparing to enter Ultra Space for rescue.
There is also a familiar name Xiaoyun in the rescue team.
Ash.
And Serena.
"Serena went too?"
Xiaoyun is a little surprised.
The gentle and capable girl Kalos also went to Alola and became successful.
Closing the file, Xiaoyun's eyes lit up with fighting spirit, mainly due to the excitement of vacation.
He turned to look at Dawn beside him:
"Dawn Get ready, let's go! Alola!"
Sunshine, sea, and Pokémon League reimbursement.
This trip was worth it!