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Mammon was unaware of his future daughter's little thoughts; he was quite enjoying the tranquil atmosphere at the moment.
How should he put it?
Although Akari hadn't been born in his original timeline, his blood truly flowed within Akari.
A natural sense of closeness made Mammon's feelings towards Akari very complex, but they were certainly positive.
Afterward, Mammon and Akari, father and daughter, sat on the grass, looking at the distant scenery and chatting.
From Akari's words, Mammon also gained some information.
For example, he would indeed have more children than just Akari in the future, and there would be the biggest wedding of the century, which Akari learned from videotapes and her aunts and uncles.
They chatted for a long time, and then Mammon took out Rayquaza, preparing to take Akari out for a ride and to see the customs of the Hisui land.
"To think another 'Lost One of Time and Space' would appear; this is completely inconsistent with the information passed down."
At the door of the wooden house, Cogita, dressed in a black dress, leaned elegantly against the wall, watching the green dragon shadow gradually disappear into the horizon, full of interest.
"Moreover, that was the legendary Sky Lord Rayquaza, wasn't it? It seems Akari's father is also an extraordinary figure."
"Don't you agree, Mr. Volo?"
Cogita turned to look at Volo, a slight smile playing on her lips.
In her opinion, Volo was also not a simple person; they both shared a strong interest in mythological stories, so they had a good personal relationship.
However, Volo harbored a secret, which Cogita was well aware of.
And Cogita sensed that Volo's intentions towards Akari were not pure; he seemed to want to use Akari to achieve some goal.
But in Cogita's view, if Akari truly was the 'Lost One of Time and Space' from the prophecy, Volo might only end up shooting himself in the foot.
Because Akari was the 'savior' of this world!
The inherent value of the word 'savior' already said it all.
"Mammon is indeed extraordinary."
Volo pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Hmm~ But what a pity, he's already taken." Cogita stretched lazily: "Otherwise, I would indeed have some thoughts about Mammon, after all, at my age, I really should find a man."
Cogita said softly. Once the mythological knowledge passed down helped guide Akari, her burden would be lifted, and she would need to consider herself.
And because of her slight stretching motion, the black dress subtly outlined her graceful and enchanting curves, making her incredibly charming.
However, Volo didn't even glance at Cogita. Cogita was very beautiful, arguably the most charming woman Volo had ever seen on his journey.
But Volo had no interest in Cogita, nor in matters of love; he only wanted to pursue mythological legends and attain the honor of the Sinnoh Grand Lord.
This was his dream and obsession as a descendant of ancient Sinnoh people.
He returned to this Hisui land precisely for the Sinnoh Grand Lord!!
"If Miss Cogita has feelings for Mammon, you might as well speak directly. As I know, Mammon seems to have multiple wives."
Volo revealed his perpetually kind smile, offering advice to his friend.
"Oh?" Cogita tilted her head slightly.
"Never mind, fate cannot be forced, besides, we are not from the same timeline. A cross-temporal romance~ It does sound very romantic."
As she spoke, Cogita became interested again.
"Indeed. I imagine this romantic tale could be made into a poem by bards and sung."
Volo replied with a smile.
Wait?
Volo suddenly remembered something: the photo Mammon showed him when they first met.
Volo's expression suddenly became strange; the blonde woman looked too similar to him, and she also had the same blonde hair.
And Mammon was from the future, which meant that the blonde woman in the photo was also from the future.
No, it couldn't be my descendant, could it? No, it's almost certain, that must be my descendant.
Volo fell into deep thought, his brain working rapidly.
Mammon and his descendant were intimate in the photo. Could that be interpreted as his descendant also being one of Mammon's wives?
Then, in a sense, he was also Mammon's ancestor??
No wonder Mammon couldn't wait to show him the photo as soon as he saw him.
Perhaps Mammon thought of this when he saw him?
Volo's face twisted for the third time today, an incredibly difficult expression to describe; his mind was a bit frozen.
"Mr. Volo, what is it?"
Cogita noticed Volo's demeanor and was very curious why her usually gentle and friendly companion suddenly seemed so odd, as if he was questioning life itself.
"Please don't mind it; I just thought of something very… Never mind, I might be overthinking."
Volo sighed. He suddenly understood now why Mammon had that bewildered, shocked expression and feeling when he heard Akari call him 'Dad.'
"?" A question mark appeared above Cogita's head.
"I wonder what expression my descendant will have when she sees a photo of me and Mammon?"
But then, Volo suddenly couldn't help but let out a chuckle, thinking to himself, somewhat looking forward to his descendant's reaction upon seeing that photo.
Time and space~ truly profound and ineffable.
Volo sighed, just as Mammon and Akari met across time and space. He wondered if he would ever have the chance to meet his descendant, with whom he had a 'glimpse' through a photo.
"??"
Seeing Volo suddenly start laughing again, Cogita had even more questions.
Mr. Volo seems a bit off today? How strange.
...
Rayquaza flew very fast, and Akari knew a lot about the Hisui region, roughly aware of the habitats of Hisui's 'special' Pokémon.
Kleavor, Hisuian Arcanine, Sneasler, and so on—Mammon chatted with Akari while capturing them all.
With Rayquaza's help, they visited many places and took many photos.
After all, Terapagos's time-traveling ability was temporary, so Mammon naturally wanted to make the most of his time.
By a river on the Cobalt Coastlands, Mammon caught a returning Poké Ball, which contained Basculegion.
Mammon felt a slight abnormality, an indescribable sensation, but Mammon could feel it: it was the rejection of time and space.
It was like Professor Sada in the Scarlet and Violet storyline, who was summoned to Area Zero by Terapagos; she herself could feel that 'time' seemed to be running out.
"Akari, come here."
Mammon let out a soft sigh and called out to Akari.
Akari blinked her beautiful, bright large eyes and walked up to Mammon, tilting her small head up.
Mammon raised his hands and gently tidied Akari's soft blue-black hair, making sure her white hair tie was straight.
Then, Mammon carefully looked at the young girl in front of him, her face reflected in his eyes.
The lost girl also quietly looked at her father, her large eyes gradually welling up with a misty layer.
A few seconds later, Mammon smiled.
"My daughter is so beautiful."
Mammon's smile was very gentle and warm; it was a genuine smile.
"Dad, are you leaving?"
"Ah~ It's almost time."
Mammon did not deny it, as it was the truth.
"But it's okay; we will definitely see each other again, right?"
Mammon gently ruffled Akari's head; he wasn't sad.
Because, as he said himself, he and Akari would definitely see each other again in the future.
Because she was his daughter, and he was her father.
"Mm~" Akari nodded hard, her voice thick with emotion.
Then the young girl said no more, slowly leaning closer to Mammon, resting her cheek against her father's chest, and hugging him tightly with both hands.
"I'll wait for you to come pick me up, Dad. You said you'd always keep your promises to me."
"I will."
Time is always the most impartial and merciless substance; it treats all life equally and cruelly.
But Akari never thought this way, because she knew her time was very long~ very long!
Unbeknownst to her, the person she was hugging gradually turned into specks of light and dissipated.
By the river, the lost girl of time and space stood rooted to the spot, looking at the place where her father disappeared for a long time.
Half a minute later, the girl sighed softly.
"I miss Dad and Mom again."
Akari raised her right hand, looking at the exceptionally vibrant and bright feather in her hand; it shimmered with a faint rainbow glow.
This was a rainbow feather.
Akari wouldn't mistake it, because she had many at home, but those ordinary rainbow feathers were far less beautiful than this special one.
This was the rainbow feather Dad kept as a treasured item in his home collection room.
According to Akari's childhood memories, Mammon once held her and proudly told her that this was the rainbow feather that once granted three wishes, helping him defeat many powerful opponents.
According to Dad, after the third wish was used up, Ho-Oh didn't take back this rainbow feather but specifically left it for Dad as a memento, commemorating their friendship forged in battle.
This was a very memorable treasure.
At that time, Akari already loved this beautiful feather, which held special meaning for her father.
And now, Dad had specially left it for her as a gift for their first meeting.
"It's also an unexpected gain, I guess~"
Akari's delicate little face broke into a bright, happy smile. Although it wasn't her father from her own time, a dad was a dad after all!
Dad will always be the best person to me in the world!
A gift for their first meeting? But for her, it wasn't really the first meeting at all.
But it truly was~ so, so happy!
The young girl's smiling face was incredibly cute and beautiful.
Mom probably wouldn't have thought that she would meet Dad from before they were together, right?
"Oh no! I forgot to tell Dad to hurry up and pursue Mom, so they can have me sooner."
Akari suddenly slapped her forehead, a bit annoyed.
"Don't you agree, Dialga?"
The vortex of time spun, and the Time Dragon of this timeline, shimmering with diamond-like blue divine light, appeared, looking helplessly at the young girl below, or perhaps…
Little Ancestor.
"Emmm~ When Dad comes back for me and takes me back to his current time to participate in the World Championships, Dialga, please help me. Otherwise, I might not be able to defeat my second mom."
Akari's slightly troubled expression was very adorable.
Although her current strength was already very strong, and she still had time to improve.
But Akari understood very well that her second mom was the strongest person besides Dad.
Dialga: "…"
It really wanted to say righteously, 'Time cannot be touched casually!'
But in its eyes, the extremely Rich Origin Breath emanating from the young girl below could practically suffocate it.
Dialga fell silent. Looking at this little ancestor below, what could it say?
It was truly a sin!