Orchid sprinkled it on his chest.

At the same time, I remembered what I should have said to Sirona.

"Oh yes, you're defending your title again this year, congratulations."

"Thank you yes. You know. ”

"Even so, I was originally a Pokémon trainer. I'm watching leagues from other regions. ”

Then Sirona remembered.

Green, the grandson of Orchid. Fight him, and Sirona wins. But Sirona didn't know what he had been doing since then. Bai Nai thought that Oto might know, so he asked Oto.

"Doctor's granddaughter, I got into a fight with Green-kun."

“。 I see it. It was a very good fight. ”

"What was he doing after that?"

I remember Green's face at the end of the battle. His eyes burn to understand what he lacks and overcome it. The mouth is full of confidence that he did not have before the battle.

After seeing this scene, Shirona wondered what had happened to him.

"Green.

"What are you talking about?"

"No, what? I only vaguely understood what I had said earlier. If you look at it this way, you may believe it, but it will take a little time to fully understand. ”

"In the Pokémon League, I played against Green-kun, and he was a very well-coordinated team, ruthless, but very inorganic and a little cold. I saw it too

There aren't many teams that can lead like that. Only the Four Heavenly Kings have multiple proud dragon Pokémon teams, and they have tamed the ferocious Tyrannosaurus Dragon, and are the only team that can lead it all.

Wataru could understand, but it was done by a boy with less than a year of training experience. I don't know how much talent you'll need to do that. But I can definitely see that among today's rising young trainers, Green will be just as talented as Red.

"I don't know what Green has been through. But in his current way, he can't beat Red. ”

"It seems that he has his own concerns.

"That's because I can't admit my weakness as long as I lose. In this league, I think I can finally admit my weakness by losing to you. Because I lost to you, he has now been taken away by you. "A new step forward."

"Well, then."

This is Green's chance to take a new step forward. That alone was worth the battle Sirona had at the time. It may be wrong to look for value in battle, but even so, Hakuna thinks so now.

"You're talking about what Green is going to do now."

"Yes. What is he doing now? ”

"Since the disappearance of Sakaki, who is the boss of Team Rocket, he has become the director of the long-missing Tokiwa Gym."

Green currently works as a gym supervisor at Tokiwa Gym. Why did the runner-up of the Ishiei Highland Pokémon Alliance decide to become the director of the gym? Even Okido didn't know the specifics, but if Green thought and did that, Shirona would have nothing to say.

"I don't want to say it myself, but I was a trainer when I was younger, he didn't take care of himself, he didn't face his Pokémon. To put it bluntly, he may be conceited. This time he lost in the Sinnoh League, and he was finally able to face his Pokémon. Sun Tzu, thank you for defeating

It's a bit strange to say "beat me" in a sense, but from the perspective of the big family, he is a benefactor who helped his grandson grow up to some extent. Say thank you as a matter of course.

"Nope. I just had a great time. But if I can help, I'd appreciate it. ”

"I thought you'd say that. That's right! I don't want to say thank you, but I have something for you. ”

“？”

Oto handed Sirona a piece of defensive paper kept in a transparent folder.

“… This is? ”

"I was in the Kanto region the other day, I think it was in the town of Zion. I got it from an old man there. ”

"Old man?"

"I don't know his name because he didn't reveal his name.

"Then why did the doctor give me this chart?"

"There seems to be a rare Pokémon in the place marked on the map"

Orchid's words seem to be hesitant words. But Dahu himself likes this, so he doesn't talk like this.

"That's what the old man who gave me this chart said.

"Good Samaritan..."

"Well, I don't know what he really meant, but he asked me to do it.

However, the orchids continued.

"Around this chart, you know where it is."

As he spoke, Bai Nai looked at the chart.

At first glance, I don't know where this is, but there is a piece of terrain that is somewhat familiar.

"The shape of this coastline, the port area? Is this map from the Hoenn region? ”

"You're right. This chart shows the southern part of the Hoenn region. This Pokémon seems to be right where this mark is marked. “

"A place like this you would never go to unless it was a landmark. This is exactly the 'remote island'. ”

"It's strange to say that it's the farthest island."

"So, why on earth did the doctor give me this chart?"

I didn't listen to any explanations.

There must have been some reason why Odo deliberately gave Shirona the charts that he expressed interest in.

"It seems that wild Pokémon are not as strong as mountains. I've been away from the scene for too long. It's hard to go to a place where I know Platinum-level Pokémon will appear. In that case, I need to be able to participate in the main event of Pokémon League, but I need to give up. But it was rejected by all those who made the request. Green is a good example. ”

"It turns out that if such a powerful Pokémon appears, it must be a trainer with good skills."

"I want to ask Red, but I don't know where he is now.

Dahu said with a wry smile.

Sirona stared at the chart. The charts are very old and it can be seen that they were drawn a long time ago.

I don't know that the old man entrusted this map to Okido. But the old man knew that Orchid was a 'good Samaritan', so he entrusted him with this map. I don't know what he's thinking, but I know he has something on his mind. Shirona didn't know what she was thinking.

"Doctor, can you give me this chart?"

"I don't mind, can you? This is not the place to force yourself. ”

"As a researcher, I'm also curious, what is the old man's idea for this chart, and why is it only entrusted to a 'good Samaritan'?"

According to Sirona, archaeology is "the study of understanding and leaving behind the accumulated evidence and feelings of people in the past". If so, what kind of thoughts did the old man put into this chart? Sirona believes that it is her duty as a scholar to know it and contact it.

That's why I came to the place on this picture to try to understand the old man's thoughts.

"Is that so? You are also a scientist, albeit in a different field. Curiosity can't be won. ”

"Yes, but there are other reasons."

"Legal?"

"Actually, I haven't been to the Hoenn area yet.

"Is that so? Going to unfamiliar places will also lead to new discoveries. ”

"Yes. That's why I'm going to keep this chart. ”

“。 I beg you. I look forward to the good news. ”

"Please help me choose"

Sirona smiled and took the map.

"I'm talking about it for longer than I thought. I'm talking to other teachers, but what about you? ”

"I'm staying here a little bit longer"

"I see. See you later. ”

"Yes. See you later. ”

Orchid left after speaking.

Sirona watched Oto's back until he disappeared into the crowd.

ーー

The next day

Shirona leaves the town of Alamos.

Finally, I said goodbye to Alice and Tonio and came back.

He then changed to public transportation and went to his home near Mio.

Take out the key and open the door.

"Whew"

I left my suitcase at the door and took a deep breath.

Then the back door opened, and Kem walked in with Blakey.

"Well done"

"Yes, thank you."

Shirona took off her shoes and walked to the front door.

He put his arms around Cam's neck and hugged him. Kem responded by wrapping his arms around Shirona's body.

"Welcome back"

"I'm at home"

Sirona smiled and hugged Kaim tightly.

Kem's body temperature and smell completely reassured Sirona.

"Not applicable"

"Isn't it long?"

"It's charging. Wait a minute. ”

"Yes, yes"

Although Kaim was a little surprised, he didn't try to let go of Sirona and took her back into his arms.

After hugging each other for a while, Sirona let go of Kem in satisfaction.

"Thank you. Satisfied"

"That's good, then, let's talk about the academic conference while eating."

"Yes. I'd like to hear your story as a gym leader. ”

Sirona picked up the little black at her feet and walked to the table with Kem.

Our next destination was Keim's hometown of Hoen.

Shirona returns to her daily routine, hoping to know what awaits her in the places marked on the charts.