Seeing the letters that suddenly appeared in the air, the two of them widened their eyes in shock. I didn't expect to be able to communicate in this way, and my body stiffened, but I quickly came back to my senses and answered Reggie Steele's question.

"Yes. We woke you up. ”

"Why"

"I'm a little confused if you ask me why."

"To be honest, waking you up was almost an accident"

The two are investigating Ofrey's stone chamber, but have no intention of awakening Registre. Therefore, when asked "why", it is difficult to answer.

However, the lie here is disingenuous. Therefore, Kem chose to answer without lying.

"We're looking into the history of those who have spent time with you. In the process, we only woke you up by accident, and we didn't wake you up for any purpose. ”

"Hold on"

"Well, register steel. If you don't mind, can you tell me about some of the people you've spent time with? ”

There is no doubt that this Registil is an individual who has lived with the ancients. If this is the case, then Reggie Steele knows something about the life of the ancients. If that's the case, maybe we can hear the story of the ancient people from Reggistier. I thought so too.

If, of course, the registered steel refuses, then that's it. So it depends on the registered steel, but the registered steel is so inorganic that I don't know what to do with it. I was nervous and didn't know what to expect, but Reggie Steele projected the letters into the air.

"Consent"

"Uh, is that okay?"

"There's no reason to refuse."

"Oh yes. In that case, I'll ask you right away. Come on, Kem. ”

\"Ahh Sorry, but please. \"

After that, Kem asks Reggie Steele about various things. The way of life of the ancient people, the staple food, and the form and organizational structure of the city. We also learned about the techniques used by the ancients.

That is, the ancients built cities out of rocks, ice for food, and steel to make up for what rocks and ice could not do. Also, steel is used to control electricity. Or? ”

"Do you mean cash register electricity?"

"Positive"

"I see, Reggie Drago has brought scientific and technological progress to mankind. And what about Reggie Drago? ”

"The power of the dragon is very powerful. It's hard for humans to take full control, so it's only used on the battlefield. ”

"Of course, the power of dragons is not needed in people's lives, and in that case, it will be used as a fighting power."

The exchange continued for a while, with Kem and Shirona asking questions to Registre, who answered them. When I kept all the video recordings of that time and took notes, the relationship between the lifestyle of ancient people and the cashier Pokémon became very clear.

"The life of the ancients seems to be quite high."

"I didn't know they had the technology to handle electricity. There is no record of the ancient Sinnoh people using electricity, right? ”

"So far, they're probably the only civilization that is so old that uses electricity."

"Use the power of dragons to defeat foreign enemies and destroy the rocks and snow that make up the earth. Building cities with steel and enriching our lives with electricity was probably the highest level of civilization of that era. ”

"But they all died. Died with little to no record. ”

Despite having such a high level of civilization, the ancients left almost no records. In other words, their records had been buried or erased some time before that.

Ofrey's stone chamber records the existence of a "foreign enemy". That is, there are also hostile forces against this advanced civilization. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't say exactly what kind of force it is, hostile to a group of people with such a civilization.

"Then I guess I'll have to listen."

In that case, I think I'll have to ask about the registered steel in front of me. So far, both questions have been satisfactorily answered. Maybe there was just no question he couldn't answer, but Sirona asked Registre for a question, hoping he would answer it too.

"Registiel, can I ask about the people around you and the forces that oppose you?"

Sirona's Regist's eyes sparkled all the time, and he projected letters in front of Sirona and the others.

"Agreed. The forces that are hostile to us are the forces that created the mythical world, led by Arceus. ”

\"Sure enough, are you Arceus's enemies? \"

Kem's first essay he wrote in the essay "The rivalry between Arceus and Reggie Pokémon". It was a treatise in which he described the conflict between the two forces, mentioning the description on the plate and the location of the temple of Kisaki.

Reggie Steele tells him that, as written in Kem's paper, Arceus and Regist Pokémon are at odds. That's what I've expected so far, but I've been able to ask the most important question, "Why is there a conflict?" Thinking of this, Kem felt his heart beat faster.

"We fought against them with the king, but were defeated. At that time, the power of the 'king' was taken away by Arceus, and he was still sleeping. ”

Same as described on the plate. That is, the cashier Pokémon were defeated, and their power was taken away in the form of a plate.

Keep sleeping, you mean that guy in the temple of Kisaki? It's definitely just sleeping, but it's alive. Did he fall asleep in the Temple of Kisaki after being defeated, or was he sealed Anyway, the "king" in Reggiesteele's mouth is definitely Reggiath.

When I visited the Temple of Kissaki with Sirona before, I saw a huge Pokémon stone statue on the ground floor. It was Reggikas, the king of Reggi Pokémon who was still sleeping. From Registher's statement that the king was still asleep, Keim concluded that the king who fought alongside Registher must be Reggigas of the Temple of Kisaki.

"We have been defeated, and the king is asleep. After that, the people who spent time with us closed us off. ”

After seeing Reggie Steele's words, Kem felt uncomfortable and asked Regis Steele about it.

\"？ Wait a minute. You guys lost, didn't you? But it was the ancients who sealed you? \"

"Positive. The only person who was deprived of power was the king. We are sealed by the hand of man. ”

"Of course, there's a description of it in the Ofrey Chamber. However, in the Ofrey Stone Chamber, it is said that you have repelled foreign enemies with your own strength, what does this mean? ”

\"We have been defeated by Arceus, and the king is asleep. Arceus, who seized the throne, disappeared without touching us. We spent time with those who were left behind, and in the end we were sealed by their hands. ”

That is, Arceus and Reggie Giggs played against each other, and Arceus won. Arceus stole the power of Reggie Giggs, and Reggie Giggs fell asleep. Then, the remaining Reggistil lived with the ancients, and in the end, the ancients took away the Reggikas. \"It's over. This means that it is sealed. ”

"Positive"

\"So Registil and the ancients began dating after the conflict between Reggigas and Arceus? \"

Reggigas and his friends once ruled the land. However, for some reason, Arceus clashed with Reggigues and others. At the end of the battle, Reggigas and his friends were defeated, perhaps for a demonstration, and Reggigas's power was taken away. Kem learns that Arceus, who stole Reggis' power, has disappeared, and people begin to get along with the remaining Reggie Steele and others.

"I see, before Registier and others interacted with the ancients, Reggi Giggs and Arceus were already at odds. \"

"The fact that it was written on a plate means that people were watching the confrontation at the time."

"Perhaps. Judging from the situation at that time, the myth of Sinnoh centered on Arceus may have been born. \"

"It's possible."

He was in conflict with Arceus, which meant that the gods created by Arceus, Luca, Paluciru, and Giratina may all be on Arceus' side. When the time came, it would not be surprising that he would believe it after seeing Dialuca's 'Roar of Time', Palukiru's 'Subspace Cut', and Giratina's 'Shadow Dive'. However, Reggie Steele does not seem to have recorded that he will be crowned Arceus, so this is just a prediction.

"The king fell asleep, and we stayed to live with the people. People are evolving by harnessing the power of technological forms. Sometimes they clash with those who believe in Arceus. But the civilization of the people who lived with us lasted for a long time. ”

"You're talking about the man who built the Ofrey Stone Chamber."

"Yes, as described on the stele."

The ancients wrote that they were blessed with technology from Reggie Pokémon, but in reality, they had or developed technology to deal with Reggie Pokémon's power from the very beginning. There were some slight differences from what I expected, but generally in line with what I had imagined from the records in the Ofret Stone Chamber.

"Then we were sealed. They made it. ”

"I see, you were the last to be sealed by the hands of the ancients."

"Positive"

"Why did they seal you?"

"They fear that our forces will bear the brunt of it. Even if we don't have this intention, they won't believe us. That's why we take a sealing measure. ”

Like the confession in the Ofrei Stone Chamber.

As of now, the records in the Registre and Ofrere Stone Chambers are 100% consistent. Keim concluded that everything Reggie Steele said here could be true and swiped it over his notebook with a pen.

"I've been sleeping for a long time now. It's all about the ancients I knew. ”

"Thank you, Registered Steel. This is a very valuable record. ”

"Thank you"

"No problem"

Reggie Steele replied, still putting little black?? Hold it on your head. Before he knew it, there was the three-toothed dragon of Mukhok and Sirona standing next to Black. Unconsciously, the Pokémon that came out of the ball surrounded Registre's body and harassed him, but Registre didn't seem to care and remained as indifferent as when they saw him.

Seeing Regist's attitude of being watched like a toy but never changing, Kem had a question in his heart. He then raised the question with Registered Steel.

"Registrar. You have been betrayed by the ancients who have given you so many blessings, and you have been sealed. ”

"Positive"

"Then you don't have a grudge against anyone?"

Although he served the ancients in various ways, he was eventually sealed away for selfish reasons such as "fear". If you look only at the treatment they receive, it's no surprise that Reggie Steele holds a grudge against humans. That's what I thought, and that's why I asked this question.

However, Registered Steel's answer was different from what Keim had expected.

"Denied. We got a lot of records from them. He also prophesied that he would eventually be sealed. There is no reason to hold a grudge. ”

“…？”

"Did you know it would be sealed?"

"Positive. With our power, civilization is able to develop. If civilization develops, people will not need our help to live a prosperous life. I had predicted that eventually our forces would no longer be needed and we would have to part ways with them. It is impossible for an existence with great power like ours to continue to walk with the weak. This is because it may prevent the evolution of life and civilization. In a way, they and we both know that this is going to happen. ”

Reggie Pokémon, including Reggiagas, are powerful creatures. Therefore, it is possible to help civilization develop rapidly, but a civilization that relies on cashier Pokémon forever is vulnerable. So, whether banished or sealed, Reggie Steele and his friends knew that one day they would part ways with the ancients.

"We also have intentions. But the seals they imposed on us were inevitable, and we built our civilization with them, knowing that this would happen. There is no reason to hold a grudge. ”

"Why do you want to cooperate with the development of ancient civilizations?"

"They live not only with humans, but also with Pokémon. I felt the potential of the energy that I possess as a civilization, not only through the power of humans, but also through cooperation with Pokémon. ”

"The ancients were a people who lived with Pokémon."

In the era of the predecessor of the Jade Domain Sinnoh region, Pokémon were considered "terrifying creatures". This insight comes from the fact that humans and Pokémon don't know each other, so it's not unnatural at all. The great power that Pokémon possess means that they can easily hurt people. Even if you think so, you can't help it.

However, Reggie Steele said that the ancient peoples were the people who lived with Pokémon. By living with Pokémon, Reggie Steele and his friends see the potential of these people, who have a lot of energy that humans can't generate. In addition, it is said that they have been trying to contact registered steel and others. From the point of view of the Registihls, who were born from the energy that rules and constitutes the earth, it is not surprising that they saw the potential of the civilization of the ancients, rooted in the land they inhabited and showing a friendly attitude. Attitude.

"The development of civilization is not necessarily good for the planet. But we have established that civilization is the most important key to the development of life. ”

“… Really"

"So is our current civilization rooted in the civilization of the ancients?"

"Denied. Their civilization is being destroyed

"Ruined?"

"Ancient Shinnoh?"

"Unclear"

The ancient humans who established the civilization with Registil were destroyed after Registil and the others were sealed. When it was destroyed, Reggie Steele and the others had already been sealed, so it is unknown what caused it to be destroyed. It is possible that it was destroyed by the ancient Sinnoh, but there is a considerable distance between the Hoenn region and the Sinnoh region. Although he had fought Arceus, whom he admired, it was hard to believe that he would have come this far to destroy him.

"The reason for its destruction is not just external enemies. There have been incidents in which Reggie Steele and others were locked down due to mass hysteria, possibly destroyed in a civil war. \"

"Of course, it seems that the country has been thrown into chaos due to the civil war, and the people who fled there have left ruins around the world, while those who remained in the Hoenn region have left the last stone chambers.".

"Well, it's all just imagination."

Since the story takes place after Reggie Steele was sealed, we can only guess why the ancient civilization eventually declined. However, since Reggie Steele declared that he wanted to 'destroy', Sirona thought that maybe Registil had something in mind. "But since he claims it's been destroyed, Reggie Steele must know something."

"Positive. Because they are a thriving civilization, they are not monolithic. There are also countries that see them as enemies. Before we were sealed, they were ruled by a king who communicated with us. But if the king is sick and we are sealed, it is not difficult to imagine that their civilization will be divided with it, or invaded by foreign enemies. ”

"I see, the factors that led to the civil war and invasion already existed. \"

"Positive"

As a country gets bigger and richer, some countries will find it less interesting. In addition, factions will also arise within the country, and the state will no longer be monolithic. It can be said that this is a very human factor.

Whatever the reason for conflict between nations, as soon as the "form" of civilization is created, it is inevitable that one day it will perish. I was able to understand the ancient peoples.

The origins, culture, and way of life of the ancients, the reason why Reggie Steele and others were sealed, and the end of civilization are all information that cannot be known by investigating the stone chamber alone. While Registile's awakening is purely coincidental, being able to learn about the records of civilizations that once existed was an extremely valuable experience.

But at the same time, Sirona felt something grasping her. You've forgotten something basic. That's how it feels.

Conflicts between countries. The reason for this is probably related to the abundance of resources, life and scientific and technological capabilities. There was also the policy of the rulers of the time. What else do we need to ask?

Bai Nai thought about it, but couldn't think of an answer for a while. Kem squinted at Sirona and asked Registher another question.

"Sign up. When did you exist? ”

A very common and unclear question. However, since it was once associated with ancient peoples and ancient Sinnoh, this means that it has been around for an even longer time. Although I can't receive specific numbers, I asked this question in the hope of getting some form of answer.

In response to Kem's question, Reggie Steele spoke more.

"The exact number is not yet known. However, according to the king's records, he was the first creature to take root in the land. ”

"The first life form to take root on Earth?"

"What I'm going to tell you is the king's record. Therefore, I want you to understand as you listen that I don't have any visual records. ”

And Reggie Steele began to tell about the king's record of Reggiath.

"The god Arceus was born out of nothingness and established time, space, and antimatter. Time and space are intertwined, and antimatter underpins them. As a result, the concept of the world was born. ”

This is the creation myth of Sinnoh mythology!

The myth of Sinnoh studied by Shirona. What Reggie Steele told me was exactly what was written in that myth. Sure enough, there is a great connection between Sinnoh mythology and cashier Pokémon. Realizing the decisiveness of this sentence, Sirona's heart warmed.

"When the world was born, all kinds of energies were created. These energies interact with each other in a variety of ways, and before we know it, the sky, the sea, and the earth are born. Our king was the first creature to sprout on the first earth. ”

"Reggigas is the first lifeform!"

Not only Kem, but even Sirona couldn't hide her surprise. After all, according to modern wisdom, the ancestors of all Pokémon are considered meows. It is said that the genes of any Pokémon can be traced back to Meow, and in fact, the genes of Meow Fossil match the genes of countless Pokémon.

But the situation is different. The first Pokémon registered Steel was actually Reggiagas, not Meow. That's what he said. If Pokémon biologists hear this, it's no surprise that they're going crazy. Looking at the surprised expressions of the two, Reggie Steele continued.

"The birth of the king is the result of the interaction of energies that arose at the birth of the world. So it has all kinds of energy. ”

Does Reggigas have various energies?

I don't know what type Reggigas is. However, Kem thinks it could be all types of Pokémon.

"The king created us with energy. We have become the masters of the planet. At that time, there was no life except us, but as we expanded the land, life gradually increased. ”

"You have expanded the land, and in the process, all kinds of life have increased."

"Positive. But we're different. He confronted Arceus and was defeated. ”

"I see, that's the connection, right? \"

Arceus created the universe, Arceus created the world with the three-body problem born from Arceus, and Reggigus created the earth. Eventually, Reggie Giggs was defeated in a confrontation with Arceus and fell into a deep sleep. Kem is sure that this is the relationship between the cashier Pokémon and Arceus.

But when Bai Nai saw Reggie Steele's words, he was taken aback. Realizing that this was the real reason why Sirona was uncomfortable, Sirona asked Reggie Steele.

"Sign up. I'll ask you one more thing. ”

"What"

"What is the reason for your confrontation with Arceus?"

“！”

Hearing Sirona's words, Kem's eyes widened. I ignored it because of prior knowledge, but I wonder why Arceus and Reggigas clashed. Neither of them knew this. Since the nameplate only says "The power of the nameplate was stolen from Reggis Pokémon", there is no detailed explanation as to why Arceus and Reggis have a conflict.

"It's gone, I'm sure we don't know why."

"Yes. Whoever arranged it, there must have been a reason for the conflict. We knew in advance that Arceus and Reggigues were at odds, so we didn't question it, but now that we think about it, no one spoke. "I didn't."

"I'm sure, I must have thought about it at some point, but I completely forgot about it."

"Me too. So registered steel, can you tell me the reason for the conflict? ”

"Got it"

Remembering the scene of the battle with Arceus, Registre's words came to mind.

"The most important thing is that we are different."

"That's what you just said in a foreign country. What does that mean? ”

"We, as living beings, are different. All existence, living or inanimate, will one day perish. The earth, the sea, the sky, and even the stars are not immune to the destruction that will eventually come. ”

Anything that has a shape will disappear one day. These are the laws of nature, and in any case, they are facts that cannot be overturned. Sirona and others also understand this. They understand that understanding the past is one of the best parts of studying archaeology, and they also understand that one day they will be a part of that time as well.

"But we are eternal. Therefore, he came into conflict with Arceus. ”

"Wait a minute. Maybe eternity is not a metaphor for longevity"

"Eternity in the truest sense of the word. Even if the planet rots, we will not disappear. At the end of time and space until it is truly over, we will not disappear. ”

I see. Pokémon forever. \"

In the stone chamber of Fore, the cashier Pokémon is called the "Pokémon Forever". When I first saw it, I thought that not only Kem, but also Shirona were metaphors for the long-lived Pokémon.

But that's not the case. Registered Steel No, registered Steel Pokémon is an eternal existence in the true sense of the word. It is said that even if the stars decay, their existence will not disappear until the end of space-time.

"We are immortal. You may fall, but you will not perish. ”

"But what does this have to do with the conflict with Arceus?"

I don't know what the causal relationship is between Sirona's immortality and the conflict with Arceus. It's hard to imagine what inconvenience immortality would bring to the preservation of the world. However, Reggie Steele is here to say that Reggie Pokémon are immortal, which must have some meaning. With that in mind, I asked another question to Registered Steel.

In answering Sirona's question, registration steel makes these letters stand out even more. The content was something that even Shirona could not have anticipated.

"I'm in conflict because I'm immortal."

“…？”

"Sometimes you can't resist something that has some form. Someday it will perish. This is the providence of the world. Yet, we are out of the control of the world. Therefore, Arceus is trying to destroy us. ”

\"Huh? No, wait a minute. Something out of this world? \"

"I should have told you. No matter how much time passes, no matter how the stars decay, we will never disappear. In other words, an unexpected existence that deviates from the providence of the world created by Arceus. Therefore, Arceus tried to destroy us. ”

"Is Arceus trying to destroy Reggie Pokémon just because it's immortal?"

Indeed, eternal life can be said to exist outside the laws of nature. However, when asked if this alone would be enough to eradicate it, Shirona did not understand. This is how registered steel actually exists, and registered steel Pokémon have been confirmed many times around the world. It's hard to imagine that this is something that needs to be erased.

"Positive. Because we are immortal, we possess powerful and infinite energy. Therefore, if you use your power wrongly, you may destroy the world itself. ”

"Energy enough to destroy the world!"

\"yes, it's dangerous if someone does something like that, but as long as you keep quiet, there's no problem, right? \"

"Positive. However, if we take into account the situation in which we inadvertently unleash this power, Arceus's judgment makes sense. We are not beings with our own space, like Arceus, but beings rooted in the earth. Therefore, when you use your powers wrongly, the planet will have wrinkles. Considering the worst-case scenario, it's not surprising to try removing it. Even more so if it was born unintentionally. ”

Not only Kem, but even Sirona couldn't imagine how much 'infinite energy' there was. However, if a person possesses a great deal of energy and has the power to destroy the world, then perhaps he should be wary if this entity appears in the world he has created. Moreover, if it is not born by heart, but by irregularity, it is even more so.

"Whatever our intentions, since we are beings with infinite energy and do not follow the natural laws of time and space, a conflict with Arceus is inevitable. However, since the king was born and created us, he has a will. I chose to fight Arceus. ”

As long as they have infinite energy, there's nothing wrong with these guys approaching the concept of control energy. However, whether they are close to the concept or immortal, these guys are clearly 'life'. Is it natural?

Even if their existence is close to a concept, cashier Pokémon are life. Therefore, even if there is a will, there is no reason to accept the persecution of Arceus. It can be said that since you were born, you have the right to exist in the world as you are.

"In the end, we lost. However, even Arceus, who created everything, could not completely wipe out us while using his power to create the world. So Arceus decided to seal us away. The king's power was taken away and he fell asleep. Since the king fell asleep, we stopped working for a while, but we, like the king, had infinite energy, so we didn't stop for too long and started working again. I met with a few people.

"I see, that's where you'll meet the ancients."

"The blessings we bring to them\" Rice uses the infinite energy that Reggie Steele and others possess. \"

"Positive"

"I'm starting to see a trend."

Because it's simple, the content is rough, but I can see the overall flow. But because the content was so shocking and unexpected, there were some things I didn't quite understand. Keim thinks he'll need some time to figure things out.

"Overall, I get it. I have some things to ask you, but I'll be here for a long time, so let's stop. ”

\"yes, Reggie Steele, sorry I just woke up. You helped me a lot, thank you. \"

"I am immortal. I'm not limited by time. ”

"I didn't mean that, okay, anyway, you helped me. Thank you. ”

"Thank you received. The sun had set outside. Recommended, return as soon as possible. ”

“？ It takes that long. ”

Looking at the time on my watch, it was already sunset, and considering the time I arrived here, I had been here for a long time. Kem let out a surprised voice, he didn't expect it to take him so much time.

"Mukuhawk is by no means asleep on Reggistier's head."

While he is engrossed in the story, Heikey, Tritoden, and Muck Hawk are asleep on top of Reggie Steele's head. As he spoke, Reggie Steele barely moved. Despite their stiff bodies, the Pokémon slept soundly and seemed to sleep comfortably.

"I got a little carried away. It's time to go back. ”

\"Ahh Goodbye, Reggie Steele. \"

"Hope you can come back."

With that, the two put the Pokémon back into their balls and left Registre's room.

By the time I stepped outside, the sun had completely set. And, perhaps, because there was no signal in the room where the registered steel was registered, they received a notification from their smartphones at once. Among them was a message from Taki asking when he would be back.

"Hey, I got a message from my mom."

"I'm worried about you, let's go back early."

"That's right."

With that, Kem took Mukhok Hawk out of the ball. Sleeping on top of Reggie Steele's head, his eyes were wide open and he seemed to be sleepy. Kem was about to ride the Mukhok when his smartphone vibrated and he smiled wryly at the Mukhok.

"I'm sorry Sirona. Please wait a minute. \"

"Okay"

"Bad"

After receiving Shirona's approval, Kem took out his smartphone and looked at the screen. Then he looked at the name written on it and frowned.

"Daigo?"

If I'm not mistaken, Daigo's name appears in the notification on my smartphone. However, if he goes out of his way to call you many times, it must be something urgent. Thinking so, Kem immediately answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"Ah, it's out! Sorry, Kem, are you okay now? ”

"It's okay, it's a pity that I couldn't go out earlier, so let's stay in a place where there is no signal."

"No, no. Sorry for calling you in the middle of your busy schedule. ”

“。 So? What happened? ”

"It was helpful to speak quickly. Actually, I have something I want to ask you. ”

Daigo knew that Kem had now returned to the Hoenn region. But at the same time I also know why he came back, so I don't think he would call me for no reason, but it seems like something is happening.

"Help? What? ”

"Yes. There's something I'd like you to look into. ”

Keim's ability to gather information is extraordinary. A large amount of highly accurate information can be collected in a short period of time. Because he lacks the ability to draw conclusions from that information, he has some treasures, but after Sirona's training, this information-gathering ability has become extremely powerful.

Daigo is well aware of this. This time I decided to ask Kem to do some research because I knew that Kem was better than anyone else at research.

"Research? I don't mind what it's about? ”

"I want you to know about Meteor."

"Meteors? Why are you doing this?"

"It seems to be related to the unusual weather in the previous days. "However, they have little to do with the secular world. That's why I want information, even if it's trivial. ”

Daigo's voice was a little stiff. Although he didn't know why, Keim decided that there must be some compelling reason.

"Okay. Now I'm going to investigate the legends of the Meteors, their history, and the list of members. \"

"Uh, that's all? Honestly, this legend is enough for me"

"I'll just look into it, okay? It's done today and tomorrow, and we'll send it together tomorrow. ”

"But you also have a job, right? There's no need to push yourself so hard."

"As long as you find out, it's not a big deal. Moreover, I don't think that people with such desperate voices would have any reservations. ”

"Ah, you know what?"

His voice sounded a little stiff and annoyed compared to his usual tone. As someone who understands her usually relaxed voice, I can see a big difference. Especially if it's my best friend Kem.

"Now, I'm going to do some research on meteors. Can I use your tablet to get data? ”

''This will help. Thank you"

"Okay, I'll send it to you as soon as I know."

"yes, I'll see you later."

Then, Kem turned off his smartphone. Despite not knowing what was going on, Kem turned to Sirona with a nonchalant and investigative attitude.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It doesn't matter. Daigo-kun, right? \"

"Oh. Hey, I was asked to do some research. ”

"Oh, that's not my area of expertise, what are you talking about?"

"Meteors. They are a people who have lived in Hoenn since ancient times. ”

\"Interracial? Why does Daigo-kun want to know about them? \"

Why did Daigo, the champion and heir of the Devon Group, want to know about the people who have lived there since ancient times? At least Sirona couldn't find a reason.

However, due to the urgency of the matter, Keim did not know the specific details. Therefore, it cannot be explained. First of all, Kem is also quite tired of this series of shocking facts. I don't have time to listen.

"Okay. Well, it's about that guy, I'm not going to abuse him, let's go home early, I'm going to sort it out, and most importantly, I'm tired. ”

"I'm not worried about this. But yes I'm a little tired today, so let's go home. Taki-san was worried. \"

"I see, I'm hungry, let's go home."

After saying that, Bai Nai and Kem rode their respective Pokémon back to Kem's parents' house.

ーーーー

night

We went back to Keim's parents' house, and after eating, Shirona took a shower. When he came out of the bathroom, Cam was lying on the couch with Heiki curled up on his head. However, he may sleep in this position from time to time, because he must keep his mouth and nose closed so as not to interfere with his breathing.

"You must be tired."

As Kem lay down and fell asleep, I gently stroked his head. Blakey woke up from this feeling, yawned, removed from Kem's head, and came to Sirona's lap.

"Not applicable"

\"Oh, Sirona-chan, are you up? \"

Taki walked up to her with a cup.

"Yes. Thank you for taking a bath. ”

"It's okay~. Yes, fried green tea~"

"Ah, thank you, I'll take it."

I took the cup that Taki handed me and took a sip of roasted tea. The heart-warming taste somehow reminded Shirona of her hometown, Kaminagi Town. When I was a child, my grandmother used to make fried green tea. Because it is brewed by different people, the taste is a little different, but it is still soothing.

\"Oh, what's going on~? Do you remember anything? \"

"Uh, I see?"

"Anyway."

Keim is also very keen on the subtleties of human emotions. This is not always the case, but perhaps it was inherited from her mother, Taki.

"Taki-san, this is too sharp. In fact, it reminds me of my hometown. \"

"Oh, where is little Sirona from? \"

"Kaminagi Town. The countryside north of Sinnoh. ”

"I see, I'm also from the countryside, so I kind of understand your feelings."

"Taki-san, where are you from?"

\"I'm Murora Town~\"

"This isn't Nancheng, is it?"

According to Kem, he was born and raised in Minamimachi. There is almost no other information about Hoenn City, so I'm sure my parents are also from Minami City, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

"That's right. Moreover, your father is not Shuinan either, he is from Runeterra. ”

I see. Why would you want to go to the South China Sea? \"

"Maybe it's because my father is from Rene, and I like the sea, so I want to live closer to the sea."

I love the sea. That's what Kem used to say. Kem and his parents seem to have a lot in common, perhaps because they are father and son. If I'm not mistaken, her sister Isanna also lives by the sea in the Galel region. Sirona thought to herself, this is a story that really makes people feel her bloodline.

"But you two came all the way from afar, how did you two meet?"

"Hehehehe~Dad, you're my college junior~"

"Ah, by the way, I heard that you both graduated from college, but I didn't know that you were admitted to the same university."

"We went to different departments, though. I went to business administration, my father to science. ”

"Are we in different departments? So, where do you two connect? Is it a club or something? ”

"It's not true, I saw your father on campus, fell in love with him at first sight, and launched a fierce attack on him."

"One, love at first sight?!"

Hearing this sudden words, Bai Nai couldn't help but raise his voice. It's hard to imagine that the gentle Taki would fall in love with Nada at first sight and launch such a fierce attack on her.

"yes, hehe, I've been young too."

"Y-Why did you get closer?"

"I've worked hard, haven't I? I suddenly want to confess my feelings, but isn't that sure to be rejected? And I'm a senior grade above me, not a grade at all. "Class. That's why I went to my father's part-time job. I decided to come in. ”

"I—I see"

Sirona couldn't help but be confused that her ability to act was beyond her expectations. I didn't expect him to be so active, so his image is far from the image in Sirona's mind. However, Ishana is also a very active person, so I am sure that my blood is also manifested here.

"Since then, it has been a fierce attack. I asked her out on dates, made her lunch, made her shift part-time and I pushed her to the limit, remembering that she wasn't going to be a stalker. ”

"His acting skills are just amazing"

"Yes, I'm young, too, but my father is a very reserved person, so I'm having a hard time. He talked to me while he was working, but he refused me a date and lunch. Ah, but somehow he had lunch despite his kindness to me. I am happy. ”

Seeing that Taki's story was extremely sugary, Shirona couldn't help but smile wryly, not realizing that Shirona and Kem's conversation was even more sugary.

"Kem, this girl is serious too, isn't she? In that sense, she is like her father. Sirona-chan must have a hard time getting rid of it, right? \"

"Yes, that's right. As far as I'm concerned, I don't really know when I started to like Kem, but I still went through a lot of trouble. \"

One day, I suddenly started seeing Kem as the opposite sex. I probably knew about Kem before that day, but I had never experienced it before. Because of this, it was difficult for her to realize that she was in love with Keim, and even consulted Cordelia and Karn, but one day she suddenly realized that it was love.

Of course, it was hard for me to realize this, but it was even harder to convince them to live together. No, we have skipped a lot of things like cohabitation even before we started dating, but that's okay in this case. Convincing the stubborn Kem is harder than expected. Kem is a serious and old-fashioned man who is curious to know what it would be like to sleep in a house of the opposite sex that is not his lover. If they lived together, he would basically live in Sirona's house. If you have a house, you basically don't have to pay rent. If Sirona's house had a loan left, he could afford it, but the champion and archaeologist had far more financial power than ordinary people. So, since I don't have a loan, I only have to pay my utility bills at most. Kem felt that he didn't deserve to be in such a pampered environment as an inexperienced person, so it was hard to convince her.

"But even though I had to go through all this trouble, I wanted to be with Kem. I wanted to spend as much time with him as I could, and thanks to my efforts, Kem finally gave in. ”

"You're stubborn, aren't you? You did very well. ”

"Yes, I did struggle. But thanks to you, I'm happy. In addition to all my hard work being rewarded, I am very, very happy that I was able to spend more time with him. ”

Although he was reluctant on the surface, since Bai Nai agreed, he didn't hate her. Sirona doesn't think he hates her, but his acceptance that she lives with him means that he has some crush on her, and she's happy about it.

In fact, Kem had already developed a crush on Sirona at this time. However, I hesitated to tell him and focus as much as I could on maintaining our relationship as much as I had before. However, when I was invited to live together, I was secretly happy, but since we were not dating, and more importantly, seeing that I was so defenseless, I decided that "I am not considered one of the other party". The person in charge, Keim, rejected the offer. However, Sirona did not hesitate to make numerous offers, only to which Kem relented.

"Oops, I'm grateful you think of me like that."

"I—I'm sorry for this."

\"It's okay~. As a parent, I'm really glad that my child was thought of by such a good child. Thank you, Sirona-chan. \"

"No, that's how I've always been helped by him"

"But again, this kid was also helped by Sirona-chan, otherwise he wouldn't have such beautiful eyes. \"

The last time I came back, it was clear that my eyes were better looking than when I was a student. She looked so much better than she did when she gave up everything, and I knew right away that it was Sirona doing it for me.

"Isana can do anything, but Kem can't do anything. That inferiority complex made him do a lot of things, but well, in the end he couldn't do anything" Isana did. ”

"Keim has always said that Isana San is versatile."

"Yes, that's why you've groveled. It seems that you taught Kem a lot, but aren't you very hard? ”

\"yes. Not bad at all, though. \"

Despite the praise, my memory is not very good. However, it didn't take any trouble for Sirona to guide Kem, who gritted her teeth and followed. Even if it is humiliating, I will not give up. Seeing that she is improving day by day, although little by little, Shironana is still very happy.

"I think that's what it's like to know what it's like to go through a major setback, and that has to do with the goodness of him right now. The pain of powerlessness, the pain of frustration is the difference between oneself and others. Because I know this, I can empathize with others and try to understand them. It's a wonderful and cool place. ”

“… Yes"

"I want to go down with him like this, until the day I die, by his side."

Sirona said as she stroked the cheek of the sleeping Cam. Words come from the heart and there are no lies. Although he didn't reach the sleeping Kem, Taki felt a little warm in his eyes when he saw someone say such things to Kem.

\"Oh no, Sirona-chan is so handsome. \"

"Huh?"

Ignoring Sirona's surprise, Takiki gently placed his hand on Sirona's head. Those loving hands were those of a "mother" that Sirona had never touched.

"Thank you. Thank you for finding Keim. Thank you for always being there for this child. ”

"I'm the one to be grateful for."

"Hehe, you're so cute~"

Taki unconsciously hugged Shirona gently. There is not only a warm body temperature, but also a gentle breath. In that atmosphere, Sirona felt a "mother" feeling that she had never known.

I don't know if moms feel that way

In Sirona's opinion, she has not been in contact with her mother so far, and Taki is her first contact with her mother. Of course, the grandparents were very nice to Sister Sirona, but no matter how you look at it, it was grandparents' love. Sirona, who has never experienced maternal love, feels maternal love for the first time in her life.

\"Taki-san\"

"What~?"

"Thank you for letting me know Kem."

“！”

"Kem is indeed an ordinary young man. He didn't have any special talents. He may only be able to do a little bit compared to his sister. But even knowing this, Taki-san and Nada-san I heard that Kem supported me in doing what I wanted to do. Without the support of both of you, I would never have met him. ”

I heard that when Kem said he wanted to go to college, his parents agreed to two answers. Keim said that it was because of his full support for further education that he was able to go to the university he wanted to go to and do what he wanted to do.

If it weren't for her parents' support, if her parents wouldn't let her go to college, Sirona would never have met Kem. The trigger may be Kem's willingness, but without these parents, Shirona probably wouldn't have met Kem.

"Kem, you say that a lot. You say you're grateful to your parents. I'm also grateful. Thank you for raising such a wonderful person and allowing me to get to know you. ”

"Fault..."

"I got a lot of support from him. But I will always support him. That's what I want too. ”

“… Yes"

For Taki and anything, Isana and Kemu are precious children. However, Kem has always felt inferior to Isana's free-spirited and versatile. Because he couldn't get rid of his inferiority complex, his parents felt heartache every time they saw the helpless light in his eyes. However, when Kem told his parents that he wanted to go to college, they immediately agreed. The two decide that if Kem wants to take on the challenge, they will fully support him, unless it is a mistake. As a child, this pose became an enemy and made Cam feel inferior, but Sirona says that it was because of this pose that she was able to meet Cam.

Everything we do for our children is not in vain. Instead, Taki is told that this is the best kindness to Shirona and Kem, and Taki can't help but feel his eyes heat up. Taki was so happy that he couldn't help but shed tears. But just then, Kem groaned in his sleep.

"Already such a nice girl proposed to me, and Kaim"

"Pillars?!"

"Oh, isn't it?"

"No, no, I don't"

Seeing Sirona's flushed face and slurred speech, Taki smiled happily.

"We're not engaged yet, and judging by how it looks."

"Not yet, and it's been less than a year since we started dating"

"But you're already living together, aren't you? About three years? ”

"yes, that"

Isn't this already married?

To think that marriage is only because you've been living together for a while is a rather outrageous argument. However, in Tatsuki's opinion, the atmosphere between the two is like that of a newlywed couple in love. Although they have been dating for less than a year, it seems that everyone will think that these two will be a happy couple, so they are helpless to say so.

"I haven't proposed yet. But Kem is thinking about it. ”

"Oh, really?"

"Yes, he didn't say it explicitly, but he told me that he wanted me to be careful. The scale of the papers I write now is very large, and even if it is abroad, it will attract a lot of attention. "Archaeological Society. He assured me that when he finishes his studies, he will be able to become a full-fledged trainer and scholar. ”

"What? If you think about it, then I don't have much more to say. ”

Taki gently stroked the little black on Shirona's leg. Koguro purred happily, and Taki, seeing this, smiled softly.

"It's a life for two people, so it's up to the two of you to decide. But if you have any difficulties, just ask them and we will do our best to help. ”

“… Yes, thank you."

\"Whew. Now, let's go wake up this Nesuke~\"

As he spoke, Taki shook Kem's body. However, Sirona knew that Cam, who was sleeping deeply, would not wake up to that extent.

"Keim"

Shirona put her hand on Kaym's cheek and brought it to his ear.

"Wake up"

Just one word. But Taki sensitively found that there was not only pity in this sentence, but also a hint of chill, and he couldn't help but tremble.

Then, as if sensing the same thing, Kem slowly opened his eyes.

"Oh, no, are you sleeping?"

"The bathroom is empty, come in."

\"Ah, I see. \"

Kem scratched his head, got up from the couch, twisted his neck and walked away. Heiki, who was sitting on Sirona's lap, jumped out of the car and hurried after Kem.

"It's not easy to wake up, but it's still amazing, little Sirona. \"

"Hehe, I have a little trick."

It seems that it's better not to ask~

Taki didn't know what the trick was, but for some reason, he instinctively felt that it was better not to ask, so he didn't ask anything.

ーーーー

"I'm going to turn off the lights."

"Yes"

After taking a shower, the two got into the bed, turned off the light, and lay down side by side. The two of them now sleep side by side on a futon in the room where Kem once used. The lights went out and it was pitch black, but the dozing Kem was a little groggy and seemed unable to sleep again.

"I can't seem to sleep."

Sirona felt that Kem couldn't sleep because she couldn't hear his breathing at all.

"I took a nap and my eyes were clear."

"I'll sleep in a place like that."

"It's no different. I was able to do all the research, so I was relieved. ”

"Daigo-kun, is this what you're investigating? \"

Immediately after leaving the registered steel cave, Daigo called me to investigate. Investigating the matter again made Sirona realize once again how advanced Kem's intelligence-gathering capabilities were.

"Ah, although it's a meteorite, it's also a registered resident, and as for the list, it doesn't take much effort."

"Your ability to gather intelligence is still very good."

"Anyone can do it if they know how to do it."

"So? What did you find? ”

Cam patted the calm little black in the bed and asked him what he had studied. I'll talk about it.

"The Meteors seem to be a race that has existed since the ancient Pokémon Groudor and Gaioca were active."

"It's been so long?"

\"Ahh They seem to be a family that worships the Lykuza, who suppresses the existence of the barbaric Groudor and Gaioca. They are very similar to the ancient Sinnoh people who worshipped Arceus and others. \"

Groud, the embodiment of the earth.

Gaioca, the embodiment of the sea.

There is also the existence of the Lie Sky Sitting, which rules the sky.