Chapter 251: Reunion in the Dream

【OBTAINED: Knowledge of Dream Research!】

【DESCRIPTION: Secret research conducted by Plasma Team at the Ruins of Dreams, strongly linked to dreams/desires. They attempted to expand the fissures within human hearts using dreams to manipulate them—this contains extensive research on dreams and the Dream Gap!】

【With this knowledge, your perception of dreams has deepened, aiding your development of corresponding dream devices!】

【ADDITIONAL OBTAINED: Psychic Illusion!】

【DESCRIPTION: A special ability possessed by psychics, allowing them to project psychic energy to manifest illusory objects in reality. Typically, these illusions lack physical form.】

【However, if specific Psychic Crystals/Psychic Crystals/Dream Mist are used, the illusions created gain actual combat capability. Combined with knowledge of the Voice from Another World, there is a 10% chance of creating an incredible illusion projection!】

【NOTE: Psychic Illusion projections impose mandatory psychic power requirements—they can only be used proficiently by veteran psychics. Projecting Pokémon or buildings places heavy strain on the user’s mind and requires auxiliary psychic tools. For you currently, the maximum number of projections is 1. Acquiring special Psychic Crystals can raise this limit.】

The researchers, having been shattered by psychic force, began weeping uncontrollably; their inner darkness receded, and they started reflecting on their past actions.

Unfortunately, most of these researchers were solely focused on studies related to dreams and the human heart, knowing nothing of Plasma Team’s internal operations or critical secrets.

In most cases, they were led by Ahsura.

“But this will at least force Plasma Team to tone down their activities. Their testimonies will be reported to the League; Unova League will take corresponding measures—likely restricting Plasma Team’s preaching activities and instructing cities to ban their proselytizing. Whether the cities will comply, however, is another matter.”

Unova’s cities each have considerable autonomy—very America-like.

Their ideology still holds strong appeal among the public, even without using Deoxys to erase memories. The discussion of human-Pokémon relationships is inherently sensational and philosophically compelling, attracting both Trainers and non-Trainers alike.

“Your psychic power is incredible! They were snarling at us just now, claiming failure wasn’t their fault—now they’re confessing.”

The psychic Future looked astonished: “I feel this is far stronger than my half-baked future-seeing.”

“Dreams, you see, are the driving force of life—but slip through your fingers with a ‘whoosh’ if you’re not careful. These researchers are the perfect cautionary example.”

After bidding farewell to the three psychics and Zokiko, who planned to continue her research, the group hurried back to Tri-Color City.

As for the researchers, the psychics said they would deliver them to law enforcement—Tri-Color City Police would handle the matter. The researchers cooperated fully, psychologically already in a state of “atonement.”

“Ah! Now that we’ve connected to the Wave and Dream Mist, the C-Device can run! Though I’d love to say that…”

Shinju looked slightly embarrassed: “But as I mentioned before, the C-Device still has some technical hurdles unresolved. They’re not the most critical parts, but they’re indispensable—I need time to develop them.”

“For example: how to properly connect the Wave, how to make Dream Mist function within the device—these are vital research questions. Oh, but you don’t need your Leafeon stay by my side constantly.”

“I’ve thought of a solution—if Wave energy is similar in nature to dream wavelengths, perhaps we can record it with machinery.”

“And now that we have these researchers’ data, I can develop this device faster, faster than ever!!!”

“Give me a month—no, twenty days! I should be able to produce a prototype C-Device!”

Guang Tai knew demanding Shinju to instantly build the C-Device was unreasonable—after all, in the original timeline, Shinju was still testing the device during the Black/White protagonists’ journey, and even then, she was only at the final step: acquiring Dream Mist.

Now, with the additional Plasma Team dream research data, this information would greatly accelerate the C-Device’s development!

“Twenty days is too long. I’ll help you—this timeline can be shortened!”

At that moment, the Connect Tree sent a mission:

【Festival Mission: Developer of the C-Device!】

【DESCRIPTION: The C-Device, developed by Shinju, is a high-tech electronic device designed to collect records from Trainers. Help Shinju complete the prototype C-Device as soon as possible—deploy nearly all your technical knowledge! The Connect Tree places all its hopes on you!】

【REWARD: Release Jade ×15, C-Device Skin ×5, Unova Stone ×5, Connect Token ×?, Release Power Registration ×3, Intense Emotion ×1, Instant Cross-Power ×1.】

【NOTE 1: Reward will only be granted when the prototype C-Device runs normally for the first time and successfully enters both the Connect World and the Dream World! Both worlds are essential! Once the C-Device is obtained, access to the Black/White Inner World should be possible!】

【NOTE 2: Shinju will be registered as one of the Release Power users—this is mandatory.】

Guang Tai: “.?”

The device isn’t even built yet, and the skins are already made?!

Connect Tree, you bastard…!

And if you can already access the Inner World, shouldn’t your reward include Champion Adik ×1?!

“I’ll assist with your development here. But since I have other duties, I can only dedicate three days and nights—fully trust my abilities. Three days are enough to crack key technical challenges.”

“Because I have urgent matters, the prototype C-Device must be completed as soon as possible. My target: within ten days!”

With Team Rocket’s mechanical expertise, Akari’s radio signal knowledge, and the deciphered Plasma Team technologies, overcoming the problems Shinju found difficult should be no issue… after all, we have the ‘I-think-so’ power.

If all else fails, we can just brute-force a prototype using Team Rocket’s methods—worst case, we risk explosions, malfunctions, instability, or loss of control.

For us Super Gods, no problem!

Don’t worry about the Pokémon—I’ll take them to Shika Town for placement. The Pokémon Professor’s backyard is big enough to house them all.

Professor Rowan confirmed that although her research facility’s rear mountain wasn’t as vast as Professor Oak’s, caring for a few Pokémon was no issue.

After all, these Pokémon had just been abandoned a second time by humans—even if we tried returning them to Trainers, they likely wouldn’t trust people again. Returning them now would be meaningless.

Moreover, their presence would benefit Professor Rowan’s academic research. Studying the ecology, habitats, behaviors, and origins of so many Pokémon would be time-consuming—but the rewards would be immense!

Professor Rowan: “You said you’d help Shinju with three days of device development—after that, where will you go?”

She still intended for Guang Tai to visit Shika Town, at least for a day, to gather data on Deoxys and other Pokémon.

“Please… come to Shika Town. I know you carry a great mission!” Professor Rowan clasped her hands together—she rarely begged, but her curiosity this time was overwhelming.

“I must find Champion Adik, fulfill my friend’s wish, and handle some other important matters. Next, I’ll return to Fly Cloud, then head to Lei Wen. After that…”

Upon reaching Lei Wen City, two choices arise: first, search the White Forest for Adik’s third trace, or visit Paradise Tower in Chuji City for his second trace?

Ultimately, the final destination must be Double Dragon City—there lies the secret.

Along the way, I must also visit Fantasy Bridge and Mountain Road Town to fulfill Cresselia’s request—so Chuji City is unavoidable.

I also need to check where I can find Composite Metal.

Guang Tai asked Professor Rowan, who pondered: “Composite metal? I’ve never heard of such a thing. But if you’re searching, Rishu City might have some leads—it’s one of Unova’s industrial centers.”

“Mount Luo might have some too—I’m not certain, but it also has industrial zones. By the way, how do you know so many obscure things?”

Guang Tai smiled without answering. Professor Rowan didn’t press further. They reached an unspoken agreement: after Shinju’s device development ended, Guang Tai would spend one day in Shika Town.

“Ara ara! Perfect! Thank you so much!”

Watching Professor Rowan’s fervor, one might think she’d fallen in love with Deoxys… Guang Tai mentally scoffed—she was probably around twenty-two?

But asking a woman’s age is impolite. Anyway, she seemed slightly younger than Zhulan?

But for Zhulan, a descendant of ancient Shen’ao, aging didn’t matter—she always looked between eighteen and twenty-two anyway.

Thus, the device development began.

Guang Tai’s display of various technologies left Shinju awestruck—many times, she couldn’t even comprehend how the instruments were assembled or operated. Guang Tai could only say:

Don’t ask about Team Rocket’s business.

Team Rocket’s green-tech, combined with Akari’s and Plasma Team’s expertise, looked genuinely impressive—ignoring the minor risks of explosions and malfunctions, the cost-to-benefit ratio was extremely high!

By nightfall, Shinju was overjoyed: half the problems plaguing the C-Device had been solved in just half a day—problems she’d expected to take a week to resolve!

Indeed, time had been drastically shortened!

After helping Shinju through the night, Guang Tai pulled out Dream Mist.

This time, he would truly enter a dream—preferably undisturbed.

With Dream Mist, he could enter the Dream World anytime, anywhere—at least for himself. Others could not.

So, the Pokémon chosen for this dream entry was:

Leafeon!

Let the new companion meet the old ones.

The familiar pink dream enveloped him. No nightmares this time, no special messages—eyes closed, the dream turned pink. When he awoke, he stood inside the Dream Workshop.

Leafeon’s surprised cry echoed beside him—the blue-furred pup stared in disbelief at the room.

Is this a dream?

Leafeon blinked.

“Awo! (Behind!)”

Guang Tai turned around in confusion—and

Deoxys!

The Light Warrior had also entered the dream. It glanced around curiously, then recognized Guang Tai and Leafeon, snapping back to awareness.

【This… is the Dream World?】

“I never expected you’d come in too! Yes, this is the Dream World.”

“I used your dreams and Dream Mist to enter here. Before, I could only arrive here randomly through Symbol Plates. But soon, it’ll be stable.”

Guang Tai was delighted—both new companions had arrived at the Dream Home. He pushed open the workshop door.

Before Leafeon and the Light Warrior stretched a vast field, followed by a massive-headed Regigigas wielding a hoe, and countless Pokémon!

“Awo!”

“Mera!”

Familiar calls rang out. As the door opened, the resting Poliwhirl and Heatmor immediately noticed—Heatmor had crawled over on its legs!

“Long time no see!” Guang Tai hugged Poliwhirl’s head and, wearing fireproof gloves, patted Heatmor.

But Heatmor seemed slightly displeased with his fingertip.

It strained to lift its head, then activated its ability before Guang Tai’s astonished gaze.

Hmm—its ability is fully Solar Power now?!

“Mera…” Heatmor muttered awkwardly. Its fiery body often burned companions, so it couldn’t yet fully control the ability and frequently trained in the Maze to suppress it.

Ah! One more thing!

“Aowww~” Poliwhirl licked Guang Tai, then rumbled loudly, interrupting Heatmor, while staring intently at the two new Pokémon beside him!

Oh! New companions!

【This… is a Dragon-type Pokémon. So beautiful—the crystal crown…】

“Aow!” Poliwhirl’s eyes were sharp—he spotted Deoxys’s core at once!

Hey, you’re blue crystal too!

Me too!

We haven’t seen each other in years—we’re close friends!

Ah, and that dog is blue too!

Long live blue!

“Meltmelt!” Combusken was displeased; it protested to Politoed, insisting it had something important to say.

But just as it was about to speak, Regigigas drifted over.

“Friend! You have finally returned to this dream world! Lately, something major has happened in the Unova region—the Three Swords Saints and their disciples rarely appear here anymore! The Light Stone and Dark Stone have been reacting strongly as well.”

“Combusken has been well cared for by its parent, Heatran. That Heatran seems to originate from Ancient City and is connected to one of the Dragon Stones. It even mentioned something about a giant—I was quite surprised.”

“By the way, residents from Relic Town occasionally appear here too, but I’ve never seen Regirock or the others enter—probably because they are Eternal Pokémon and don’t need to sleep.”

“Ah! By the way! We all witnessed your battle with the Creator Deity in the Divine Capital Ruins! We saw it all through the workshop’s special chamber—it was incredible, truly remarkable!”

“Also, a strange fellow has arrived here, insisting he must meet you.”

“Melllllaa!” Combusken rolled on the ground in fury!

I have something to say too!

Interrupting Politoed! Annoying!

Damn Regigigas! Annoying!

Then it lunged at Regigigas and wildly blasted fire onto its massive head!

“Wah! Stop it! My crown! My big head!”

(End of Chapter)