Chapter 1188: Treasure Market

Galar Region.

In the neon-lit Wyndon, All Baimu and Ogerpon squatted on the side of the road, each holding an ice cream puff.

"Is it delicious?"

"Poni oh~"

Ogerpon nodded happily.

Although it didn't like leaving familiar places very much, it was quite happy to go out with the Trainer occasionally.

Especially when eating and shopping.

Ogerpon took a big bite of the puff, feeling the cold, sweet cream slowly melting on its lips, the soft milky fragrance filling its mouth, and it was sweet to its heart in an instant.

So happy~

Ogerpon's eyes curved into crescent moons.

All Baimu glanced at it and wiped the cream off its lips casually, putting it into his mouth to eat very naturally.

Wyndon at night was still prosperous, without too many significant external changes. It seemed that even without Rose, Galar could still operate steadily.

This was inevitable.

It had nothing to do with the world turning without anyone.

It was purely the credit of the perfect system established by Rose, not to mention that the other leader of Macro Cosmos didn't leave—

Secretary Oleana.

Under Rose's persuasion, she became the president of the group, and together with Leon, who served as the League Chairman next door, ensured that Galar wouldn't be in turmoil.

But affected by Rose stepping down, turmoil inevitably occurred within these two behemoths.

It was just that outsiders couldn't see it.

Even within Orre, a rising force, contradictions were gradually emerging, let alone Galar, which had been prosperous for so long.

"Poni oh......"

"Hmm?"

He turned his head when he heard the sound, and saw Ogerpon burying its head in eating the puff with a red face, like a shy little girl.

All Baimu was startled, then smiled and touched its head, "That's right, you are already a big girl. It won't be like this next time."

The more he understood Ogerpon, the more he found that there was no distinction between humans and Pokémon in its eyes.

Or rather, there were only two concepts in Ogerpon's eyes—

It, and others.

After all, Ogerpon was so rare that there hadn't been a second one until now, comparable to a Mythical Pokémon.

Who knew that when Ogerpon heard him say this, it immediately raised its head, hurriedly indicating that it didn't hate him doing this.

"Poni oh~!"

"I know~"

All Baimu responded warmly, pointing to the huge Ferris wheel, "Do you want to go up and play?"

He was in a hurry when he came here last time and didn't take Ogerpon to play properly.

Ogerpon naturally nodded.

The two boarded the neon-flashing Ferris wheel and, after a period of rotation, successfully arrived at the highest point of Wyndon.

From this position, one could clearly see the Wyndon Stadium in the distance.

Although it was past eight o'clock in the evening, there were still matches going on fiercely, and All Baimu knew both sides of the battle—

Marnie and Piers.

It just so happened that the battle was in the white-hot stage, and both sides had taken out Dynamax, and the scene of the giant beasts fighting was very eye-catching.

"Poni oh?"

Ogerpon turned to look at him, remembering being taken to hunt Dynamax Pokémon in the wild before.

All Baimu explained: "Last time it was a runaway state caused by mutation, now it's a safe performance controlled by humans, it's different."

Inside the arena, the Gigantamax Grimmsnarl roared and rolled its giant arms, which were multiple tentacles formed by hair, binding the Dynamax Galarian Slowking while using 【G-Max Snooze】 at close range.

The opponent countered with 【Max Ooze】, but couldn't avoid being affected by the move's side effect, falling into a sleep state.

So it was easily defeated.

However, the two giants whose height exceeded the dome of the arena bombarded each other, and the explosion sound was unexpectedly light?

The soundproofing effect of Wyndon is very good.

All Baimu's gaze drifted away from the stadium as the Ferris wheel descended, no longer thinking about the battle, and played around with Ogerpon properly.

Considering that fans would block the hotel entrance, he specifically waited until after ten o'clock to go back.

Who would have thought he would meet Piers in the lobby.

"Bai, All Baimu!"

Piers was also very surprised, hurriedly supporting his glasses to prevent them from sliding off, his voice trembling: "Why are you here? Could it be that you are here to see me—"

All Baimu interrupted him, "I have a match in Circhester tomorrow."

"... That's true."

Piers's hidden excitement dissipated without a trace, and he deflated helplessly.

He almost thought the other party came to Galar specifically to watch his match.

Yes.

Almost.

After all, the two couldn't be called familiar at all, not to mention that major misunderstanding that had occurred.

Just as Piers was blushing for feeling good about himself, All Baimu said: "But I watched your match."

These words immediately made his heart rise again.

"A little stronger than before."

A very objective and even polite evaluation, but it made a smile bloom on Piers's face, "Really? I also feel that I have become stronger!"

The disappointment of losing the match was swept away by All Baimu's words.

Once upon a time, Piers thought that the next time they met, he would definitely wash away his shame, and at that time All Baimu hadn't obtained the regional Champion status.

As a result, only a few months had passed, and the other party was already different from the past, and the distance between the two was getting further and further away.

Piers felt lost for a while.

Does he still have a chance to defeat All Baimu? This answer perhaps only he himself knew.

"I will go watch your match!"

Piers said excitedly, his gaze falling on Ogerpon hiding behind All Baimu, showing a smile he considered kind.

"Is this your little sister? So cute~"

Then without waiting for a response, he hummed a little tune and left.

"Poni oh?"

Ogerpon raised its head in confusion; it felt this person was weird.

All Baimu said: "The person is indeed weird, but his heart isn't bad, just an ordinary Trainer."

Born in a Psychic family, a second-string Gym Leader in Galar, only he had the qualifications to say it was ordinary.

Ogerpon nodded; it didn't like to pay too much attention to strangers.

Back in the hotel room.

Considering that he had to rush to Circhester early tomorrow morning, All Baimu went to sleep early.

Ogerpon lay beside him obediently, thinking of the photos taken tonight, and sank into a dream happily.

The next day.

The hotel provided breakfast.

All Baimu finished eating with a group of Pokémon and rushed to the station to catch the first train.

Public transportation in Galar is very developed, and there is a blizzard on this distance to Circhester today, so there is no need to freeze in the sky with Hydreigon at all.

At least All Baimu didn't have a tendency to be abused.

At the same time, Piers, who was squatting in the hotel lobby, was full of confusion.

Where are the people?

Why haven't they woken up yet?

This Champion! Actually still sleeps in, no way, then wait for you a while~

Piers took the black tea from the waiter elegantly and tasted it carefully.

——

"Champion! What a coincidence!"

A slightly excited voice entered his ears.

All Baimu turned his head and saw the other Trainer who battled last night—

Marnie.

The little girl still had a slightly cold face, forming a sharp contrast with her emotional voice.

Her brother Piers wasn't by her side at this time, but a group of Team Yell members followed in the distance, casting scrutinizing and vigilant gazes.

"What a coincidence."

All Baimu stood up and smiled: "I left in a hurry last time and couldn't go back to ask about your situation. How is it? Has the foot traffic in Spikemuth increased?"

"It increased a bit, it's just... the return rate doesn't seem to be enough."

Marnie was a bit frustrated when she said this, but soon said: "But I found a way to attract others?"

All Baimu: "What way?"

"Music festival!"

Marnie showed a Poryphone.

She originally used a Rotom Phone, but influenced by All Baimu, she changed to a Poryphone.

On the screen was a music festival somewhere on Poké-Sound, with explosive sounds and surging crowds, as lively as it could be.

Marnie said happily: "Many videos on Poké-Sound gave me inspiration, letting me know that what can attract others isn't just battles; if my brother's band can be carried forward—"

Well, the little girl decided to rely on her brother?

But this was originally Piers's responsibility, and relying on her brother wasn't abnormal.

Marnie said seriously: "I am going to inherit the Spikemuth Gym, let my brother focus on the band, so that one day he can have the appeal like this in the music field!"

"Relying on the band alone is useless, you also need organization; why don't you ask Secretary—President Oleana after you become a Gym Leader."

All Baimu felt that since Oleana promised to help Rose take care of Macro Cosmos,

hearing that there was a way to revitalize a small town in Galar, she would inevitably not refuse.

The backwardness of Spikemuth was by no means targeted by the League, purely because there was no energy point locally, and a stadium couldn't be built.

The natural geographical environment made it unable to keep up with the current Galar.

Marnie heard his suggestion, quickly let the Poryphone help record it, and suddenly blushed a bit.

"Sorry! I talked so much without asking you!"

The little girl lowered her head to apologize.

She talked endlessly about her own affairs as soon as they met, which was too rude.

All Baimu waved his hand and smiled: "It doesn't matter, it just so happens that I have some common language with you in this regard, isn't it better than awkward chatting? By the way, congratulations on your victory last night."

"Did you watch my match?"

Marnie asked excitedly.

All Baimu smiled and touched the head of Ogerpon beside him, "When I went to ride the Ferris wheel with it yesterday, I happened to see the critical moment. You have become much bolder than before?"

"I learned it all from you!"

Marnie had completely become his little fan.

Helping to deal with the runaway Dynamax Pokémon before really gave her huge gains.

The increased popularity even exceeded all her previous efforts.

It must be said that opportunities are really important.

"Since that's the case, let me help you attract traffic again." All Baimu let Porygon2 take a group photo for them.

Marnie was very shy, feeling that she was taking too much advantage.

All Baimu didn't care; helping Trainers is the natural obligation of all Champions, the so-called greater power, greater responsibility.

Although regional Champions have never been forced to do this or that, Champions with high moral sense have never been stingy in providing help to others, even at the risk of falling into danger themselves.

How can there be a bad person among Champions in the Pokémon world?

Speaking of this, I must mention the Paldea League Chairman who is always guessed by him to be the final boss—Geeta.

The other party is serving as the Top Champion of Paldea.

According to this law, the probability of Geeta being a good person is very high.

From the perspective of facts.

Although All Baimu hasn't been to Paldea for a long time, he has always kept in touch with Nemona, Penny, and Arven, and is as clear about the current construction of Area Zero as if he were there.

Facing the closed time machine, Geeta has no intention of turning it on again, and even maintains a high degree of vigilance against the time machine and the deeper Great Crater.

According to Penny, Geeta is worried that the things inside will run out and destroy the current harmony and stability of Paldea.

It looks very much like a normal League Chairman.

She is very likely a good person.

Amidst the tangled and distorted expressions of Team Yell, All Baimu chatted with Marnie all the way until they arrived at Circhester.

As a famous mountain city in the Galar region, its architectural style and natural environment are very similar to the old Iron Town, but not so dirty, messy, and crowded.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary western town.

The match time is set in the afternoon, All Baimu went to the hotel to register, and then ran to the Treasure Market to stroll around.

In the game, you can get various items from the stall owner, including items related to the gods and mythical beasts of the previous generation.

For example, the Lustrous Orb of the creation trio, the Reveal Glass of the Forces of Nature, etc.

There is definitely no such good thing in the animation, but it doesn't prevent him from going to stroll around.

Marnie didn't follow; the little girl had a thin skin and was embarrassed to disturb him for a long time.

"Help me pay attention, there might be good things in here!" All Baimu said to Ogerpon with a smile.

Pokémon can often find things that humans cannot see, smell, or hear, which is very suitable for treasure hunting.

"Poni oh!"

Ogerpon nodded seriously, looking around very vigilantly.

Didn't expect it to really find something.

One could see Ogerpon pulling All Baimu's clothes corner lightly, bringing him to a stall selling stones.

The stall owner said enthusiastically: "Young man, take a look! These are all dug from the nearby mountains!

"Tell you, there are historical sites all around Circhester! Don't know how many good things are buried!"

All Baimu: "..."

Historical sites can be dug at will? If he were Rose, he would definitely arrest this group of people.

Of course, what the other party said might not be true.

The items on the stall are like antiques in an antique shop; there might not be one real one in ten.

He said it was dug from nearby, but it was very likely from somewhere else.

Ogerpon picked up a good-looking stone with mottled patterns on the outside, "Poni oh~"

"Little sister really knows the goods! This is a precious antique! Look at the patterns on it, they are not naturally formed, they were carved by primitive people tens of thousands of years ago!"

The stall owner spoke without thinking.

All Baimu laughed, "You play with antiques with these eyes?"

"What do you mean?" The stall owner didn't understand, serious: "Don't talk nonsense, this is an antique!"

All Baimu signaled him to look at Ogerpon, "Take a closer look?"

The stall owner heard this, leaned closer and looked twice, and was scared to lean back, "Po, Pokémon!"

"Poni oh~"

Ogerpon stuck out its tongue at him cleverly and hid behind All Baimu.

Today's it had long since stopped being sad because of others' colored glasses; compared to other things, it cared more about All Baimu and other little partners.

The stall owner's face changed, "My eyes were clumsy! I'll give you this stone!"

He put on an expression of painful love.

All Baimu smiled: "That won't do, I'll buy it."

Poryphone paid according to the price on the stall, and then whispered in his ear: "This is a Pokémon fossil!"

Pokémon fossil? ===== CHAPTER 1189 =====