Chapter 1025: Legendary Commission

"... Anyway, if you want to take it away, take this!"

Arven walked up and threw a Master Ball to All Baimu.

Purple shell with a white base, red bulges on both sides, with an M character pasted above the switch; no matter how you look at it, it's a Master Ball.

So extravagant!

Actually using a Master Ball to catch a legendary beast—

Huh?

Seems like that was its original purpose, right?

However, when All Baimu played the game, he never used Master Balls to catch legendary beasts; they were all kept for collection (storage).

It's the first time seeing a Master Ball in the anime so far, but it seems it doesn't have a 100% capture rate; Ash encountered a Wailord that swallowed a Master Ball during his Hoenn travels.

"Gaa-ss~"

Seeing the Master Ball, Miraidon jumped on the spot.

All Baimu tentatively aimed the switch at it.

Choo~

Red light shot out, enveloping Miraidon's body, making it fly into the ball as if it had become energy.

"Looks like you've made your decision."

Arven looked at the Master Ball, was silent for a moment, then sighed: "I finally got rid of this ball... goodbye!"

After saying that.

He actually turned and ran away.

Judging by his figure and movements, it could be described as "fleeing."

It was as if he had unloaded some heavy burden he couldn't avoid, or perhaps some past event he didn't want to face.

Bang!

"Gaa-ow~"

Miraidon crawled out of the ball on its own.

"This..."

All Baimu had wanted to ask about some things, but who would have thought Arven would run so fast, so he couldn't help but turn to ask Miraidon:

"Did you have a bad relationship before?"

"Gaa-ow?"

The crouching Miraidon tilted its head.

It actually had a somewhat blurry impression of Arven; after losing its power, many memories also became less clear.

It could remember everything thanks to the sandwich in the morning.

The sandwich is too great.

Thinking of it, Miraidon drooled a little.

All Baimu held the Master Ball, unable to believe that the mascot legendary had been handed to him by Arven just like that.

If he returned to Orre at this time, who could ask for Miraidon back?

The Paldea region is really...

The personalities of one or two young people are so unique.

"Still have to find Professor Turo."

He knew that the one who could really make the decision was someone else; Arven's behavior could at most be considered fostering.

All Baimu touched Miraidon's windshield, "You're under my care now, remember to be obedient, okay?"

"Ah gaa."

The cyber giant lizard nodded hurriedly.

It was still counting on being able to eat a sandwich in a while; no one would be more obedient than it.

During the exchange.

Students all around crowded over rashly, and when one tentatively opened his mouth to ask: "Excuse me, are you the Orre Champion?"

Before All Baimu could respond, the other students had already revealed excited expressions when they looked at each other.

If one person was wrong, two people were wrong, then so many people couldn't possibly be wrong!

"Champion! I'm your fan! I'm from Hoenn!"

"Is the Champion traveling in Paldea?"

"Can I have an autograph!"

"Can we take a photo? Blissey is so cute~"

"Is this Cyclizar your newly caught Pokémon? Did you add extra props? Did you get it groomed? Or is it a new evolution!?"

Chatter, chatter, in groups.

Young Trainers are always particularly enthusiastic; their worship and yearning for the Champion are something ordinary people simply can't handle.

Not to mention the timid Miraidon, even the gentle and broad-minded Blissey couldn't stand it.

All Baimu led the crowd toward the exit, satisfying the enthusiastic students in front of him as he walked.

The experience of the past month told him that as long as he stayed in one place, what awaited him would be endless requests.

Therefore.

Before a crowd of people holding phones and calling friends, attracting more people to arrive at the playground, All Baimu successfully stepped into the teaching area and put the two overwhelmed Pokémon into their balls.

As the saying goes, people fear fame and pigs fear being fat; the ancients did not deceive me.

Academy Hall.

It was relatively much more spacious and quiet.

It seemed that because the second floor belonged to the library, the students left quickly after finishing their registration and never stayed for extra time.

Beside the front desk.

A neutral-looking woman with black hair, a straight suit, light brown skin, and huge eyes stood on the spot, hands behind her back, smiling at the students coming and going.

When All Baimu approached, the two happened to lock eyes.

"Hello, Champion All Baimu from Orre, welcome."

Geeta's smile didn't fade; she took off her blue glove and extended her hand generously.

He shook it politely, "Director Geeta, long time no see."

"Naranja Academy being able to attract a strong person like you shows that the current educational policy is correct."

Geeta performed very kindly, even to the point of being called humble.

But All Baimu always maintained a sense of vigilance in his heart.

So many mysteries of Area Zero had never been made public, and Geeta, who firmly grasped both the League and the Academy, didn't look like an easy person to deal with no matter how you looked at it.

The last similar character was named Rose.

Given that GF's shaping of villain appearances is no longer limited to negative terms like fierce, cold-faced, sanpaku eyes, and ambitious men.

The possibility of Geeta being the BOSS is not lower than zero.

Of course.

Being a villain in the game doesn't mean being a villain in the anime, for example, Lusamine of the Aether Foundation.

In short, the plan to obtain information from Geeta would not change.

Under her smiling observation, All Baimu completed his enrollment registration at the office.

"I hope you can feel happy and pleasant during your time at Naranja Academy."

Geeta offered her blessings.

This made All Baimu unable to confirm whether she was waiting for him, or simply came to take a look during the enrollment season?

Should he tell her about Miraidon?

While hesitating.

Clavell walked over from the side.

He first nodded to Geeta, then said: "All Baimu, welcome to Naranja Academy. Regarding the Pokémon you brought, for some reason, I would like to invite you to the Principal's office."

All Baimu: "... Okay."

It seems that what happened on the playground had already been known by Clavell.

Does the other party know about Miraidon?

That's right.

As the Principal of Naranja Academy, how could he not know about this little thing.

All Baimu exchanged pleasantries with Geeta, and under her gaze, followed Clavell into his office.

"I have a friend who says there is something to discuss with you."

Clavell opened the TV straight to the point.

Beep!

On the screen.

A handsome middle-aged uncle with a beard and a slicked-back hairstyle raised his hand.

"Hello, Mr. All Baimu."

"Professor Turo!"

All Baimu was quite surprised, then realized something, and took out the ball to release Miraidon.

"Gaa-ow? Gaa-ss!"

Seeing Professor Turo, Miraidon looked a bit excited.

Clavell held his glasses, only feeling that this Pokémon seen at close range was truly strange; could it be from Area Zero...

Professor Turo said calmly: "It looks like we can save a lot of unnecessary communication.

"I am currently located in Area Zero; the situation here does not allow me to take care of this Pokémon named Miraidon, so I hope you can continue to take good care of it."

Hmm?

"I take care of it?" All Baimu's expression was strange.

Shouldn't it be handed over to his son Arven? Who would hand over an important Pokémon to a stranger they met for the first time to take care of for no reason!

On some level, Professor Turo and his son are quite alike.

"That's right, Arven has already handed its Poké Ball to you, right? That was also mine before. Can I entrust it to you?"

Professor Turo looked very rational, his tone had ups and downs, but his facial expression changed very subtly.

There was a feeling of a heart as clear as ice and not being surprised even if the sky fell.

All Baimu turned to look at Miraidon, and Miraidon also turned to look at him.

Can he say no to this? Who can say no?

"Okay."

He didn't mention how long he could stay in the Paldea region; he'd contact him later!

Sure enough.

Professor Turo said: "Let's exchange contact information. Miraidon is currently in a restricted mode, very weak, with almost no combat ability, but it will gradually recover."

"Professor! Why did it suffer such a serious injury?"

All Baimu couldn't help but ask.

Professor Turo said: "It suffered serious injuries in a territorial dispute."

"Why didn't you stop it?"

"I stopped it, but some extra episodes occurred, forgive me for not being able to inform you now."

"..."

A little episode?

All Baimu thought he still had to go into Area Zero himself to see.

After exchanging contact information.

Professor Turo said: "I will contact you regularly to grasp its status, sorry to trouble you."

Speaking of this, he looked at Miraidon again, his eyebrows becoming gentle, "You have to take care of yourself, goodbye."

Professor Turo left as if entering a working state, and the TV turned off.

Clavell watched the whole process, and after the video communication ended, he said to All Baimu: "It looks like he has troubled you with an important matter, but it doesn't matter, the Academy will also give you support."

"Okay."

All Baimu nodded, put away Miraidon, who was idle and wanted to mess with the bookshelf, and said: "Principal, if I want to manage—"

"Sorry to bother you!"

A full-of-energy voice came, and the office door was opened immediately after.

Nemona walked in quickly, and when she saw All Baimu, she immediately showed a smile, "Finally found you! All Baimu! I heard people say you came to school, sure enough!"

"I saw you competing outside."

All Baimu responded helplessly, putting the question of managing the school aside until he challenged Team Star.

Nemona: "Eh!? Then why didn't you call me?"

"There were too many people, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get out after calling."

All Baimu said, nodding to Clavell to excuse himself.

Nemona followed closely, like a little bird waiting to be fed.

The two walked in the school corridor, frequently attracting the attention of students along the way.

But strangely.

The situation of being surrounded in his imagination did not happen.

Most of the students looked at them with longing and reverence, or stopped to greet them or bowed and saluted.

And these actions were not for him.

All Baimu keenly observed that the main object of the students' attention was still Nemona.

Well.

The version of himself in Nemona's mouth was lonely and pitiful.

As if he were disliked and excluded by his classmates, but in reality, everyone's feelings were clearly respect and worship.

"Have you visited the school? Why don't I take you around?" Nemona suggested with a smile.

All Baimu nodded slightly.

The two wandered around the school and finally came to the dormitory.

The conditions were relatively simple—a single room with a bathroom, with the kitchen and bedroom connected together.

But considering that the students who come to study are generally not very old, this dormitory is enough.

"After walking for so long, you must be tired, right? Rest well, contact me if you need anything."

Nemona unexpectedly didn't ask him to battle, and very considerately exited the room.

This made All Baimu look at her with new eyes.

He thought she would be the type who would shout "Battle" as soon as they met, regardless of the atmosphere or other people's situation.

No wonder the students along the way had that attitude.

Compared to that...

All Baimu felt like a traffic star.

"Still have to settle down."

He sat on the bed, looking around at this room that wasn't very big.

It's not enough to fit his own big guys, so it's better not to let them come out and suffer.

Rent a house outside?

That's possible.

All Baimu didn't want to wrong his own Pokémon by keeping them in Poké Balls for a long time, so he didn't plan to stay in the dormitory.

"Help me check the housing rental situation in Mesagoza."

He instructed Porygon2, and suddenly felt hungry, so he went to the cafeteria.

Naranja Academy's cafeteria is in a buffet format, and there are many people coming and going during meal times.

All Baimu saw Arven, and Arven also saw him.

"All Baimu, are you very close to the Student Council President? The whole school is spreading news about you, it's all the rage."

Arven called him by his name very familiarly, even though the two had only known each other for a few hours.

All Baimu asked back: "Why did you run away before?"

"I... let's talk about that later!" Arven avoided the topic and said: "I waited for you here specifically, thinking you would definitely come over.

"I said I was a chef before, right? Do you want to know my ambition? You might find it surprising, but I actually like picnicking very much."

He talked on his own, took out a purple book, "Recently I've been researching healthy cooking that can restore vitality to Pokémon. I just happened to find some information recorded in the book about Secret Seasoning that can strengthen the body, promote blood circulation, and prevent aging just by licking a little powder!"

All Baimu nodded, "I know, I have this."

"Know it... what?"

Arven looked up in surprise.

He repeated: "I said I have Secret Seasoning, the sweet kind, it's indeed very delicious and good for the body."

Arven's expression instantly became conflicted, as if his original plan had been disrupted, and also like a sudden surprise; he pinched the book and didn't speak for a long time.

After a while.

Arven said intermittently: "That, can, share some with me?"

"Of course."

All Baimu didn't think twice and took out a bottle; the amount after grinding a hundred branches into powder was indeed a bit much, "I'm planning to challenge all the other Titan Pokémon, collect all flavors of Secret Seasoning, if you want, I can share some with you later."

Arven took it and opened it, dipped his index finger and licked it, his expression becoming a bit complicated, "You... why?"

"Why? I'm also a chef, isn't it normal for chefs to exchange pointers?"

All Baimu asked strangely.

Just a little seasoning.

Although it's not something circulating on the market, there's no need to be like this.

Arven seemed to have lost all his strength, "I, I don't have friends, and I'm not good at battling; collecting Secret Seasoning is a bit difficult for me."

He took a deep breath, "Secret Seasoning is very important to me; if you are willing to share it with me, I am truly grateful!"

Very important?

All Baimu associated it with what Arven said just now, "May I ask, does someone need it?"

"..."

Arven turned his head away, and after a long silence, said: "My Mabosstiff... it once suffered a serious injury, and its body has not been very good since then; the Pokémon Center said this is not an ordinary injury or illness." ===== CHAPTER 1026 =====