Chapter 446: Steven's Commission

A fateful encounter, huh...

Hearing Steven say this line, which felt a bit gay, and even felt more like something Cynthia would say than Steven, Qingyu's expression became a bit complex.

He could roughly hear the subtext of Steven's words.

Because as early as the second day Qingyu traveled to this world, he had already met Steven on PokéTV.

The reason why he, who was just a small streamer with only hundreds of popularity on the first day of travel, became popular, really had to thank Steven, this "top-tier big brother," for coming forward and leaving a long comment praising the first video of the "Qingyu of the Azure" account, which brought his first batch of viewers.

In a sense, Steven was even the first person he met in this Pokémon world.

Although this meeting came a bit late, and it was also a bit hasty, but it was indeed as Steven said...

It might be a fateful encounter.

"Boni?!"

For some reason, just when Qingyu was about to speak and greet Steven, Ogerpon, after observing Steven and Metagross opposite for a long time, suddenly shuddered and took the initiative to block in front of Qingyu.

Although the trainer opposite didn't show any hostility, Ogerpon still immediately felt that his combat power was very terrifying, and the Poké Balls in his pocket all radiated the aura of a strong person.

Each one was far beyond the fallen Orthworm, and even far beyond the level of the Loyal Three!

Especially the iron lump beside him, the combat power seems terrifyingly strong!

No wonder the trainer would send itself; if Sylveon or Lucario were to face it, I'm afraid there wouldn't be a single chance of winning.

But if it were itself...

Maybe there's a chance?

Out of defense, Ogerpon decisively gripped the Ivy Cudgel with one hand, blocking in front of Qingyu, while the other hand reached behind it.

"Kang-jin?"

Facing the strange Pokémon that suddenly showed hostility toward itself, Metagross subconsciously scratched its steel head.

It should just be a subconscious behavior to protect its trainer, right?

Just when Ogerpon was about to follow Qingyu's previous instructions and prepare to pull out the Hearthflame Mask from behind, Qingyu reached out and stopped it.

Facing Ogerpon's confused star eyes, Qingyu touched its head and smiled:

"It's okay, Ogerpon, they are friends."

Perhaps because it had been lonely in Kitakami for over a hundred years and had just accepted a new trainer, when Ogerpon appeared, it would always protect Qingyu very well.

But sometimes this kind of over-protection would occur, making Qingyu unable to laugh or cry for a while.

This can also be considered a kind of cuteness?

After soothing Ogerpon's emotions, Qingyu quickly walked forward two steps and came to Steven.

"It's indeed considered the first meeting; I didn't expect that Steven, the Hoenn Champion, would appear in the mining area of Paldea; is there any special mineral nearby?"

"I said just call me Steven."

Steven shrugged helplessly, and then looked at the Orthworm that was lying on the ground without strength behind him.

"Actually, I have been in Paldea for more than a month; I was originally thinking about whether I could enter Area Zero to find the root of those magical minerals that allow Pokémon to obtain Terastallization power."

"However, plans can't keep up with changes; it's a pity that Area Zero is currently closed, so I can only look around to see if there are any minerals or fossils that Hoenn doesn't have."

"I didn't expect to meet a special Pokémon here."

After Steven finished speaking, he made a gesture of invitation to Qingyu.

"I think Teacher Qingyu, as a local of Paldea, should know what the principle of the special phenomenon happening on this Pokémon is, right?"

After listening, Qingyu immediately raised an eyebrow.

To be honest, Steven really asked the right person...

If it were any other Elite Four or Gym Leader of the Paldea League, or even if Chairman Geeta came in person, they probably wouldn't be able to explain why Orthworm's strength soared in a short time.

After all, this thing called Herba Mystica is a special material only recorded in the "Scarlet/Violet Book"; the entire Alliance probably only has that pair of professors who would specifically study these two books, which even indirectly influenced their next generation, Arven.

"It might be a bit complicated to talk about, just watch my operation!"

Qingyu revealed a confident smile, quickly passed Steven and Metagross, and drilled into the nest behind Orthworm.

Soon, in the confused gaze of Steven and Metagross, Qingyu, holding a special plant, drilled out again and took out a tablecloth directly from the backpack behind him.

Steven had already solved this Titan, which saved him a lot of trouble.

Compared to battles, the more important thing for this trip is to get the Herba Mystica that the Titan Pokémon have been hiding.

"This is... preparing for a picnic?"

Steven scratched his head, not reacting to what Qingyu was going to do for a while.

What are the items needed to travel in Paldea?

Escape Rope? Camping tent? Potion?

All wrong!

Just a picnic set is enough!

This is the super-relaxed feeling unique to Paldeans!

"Boni?"

Ogerpon also revealed a confused little look. ===== CHAPTER 448 =====