Natsuhiko anticipated that after this paper was published, he might attain a relatively high status in the field of Eevee Pokémon.
He didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
Moreover, it wasn't through the gradual accumulation of recognition and influence from others; it was the Alliance's official declaration.
Of course, the biggest possibility is that with the support of people like Sakuragi and Dr. Yamanashi, he attracted significant attention, even Professor Oak "visited" and endorsed the paper.
This is likely the reason why the Alliance gave a conclusion so swiftly.
Because Professor Oak is, without a doubt, an authority in the Pokémon research community—it's the entire Pokémon Realm, not just in a specific region.
Natsuhiko sat in front of the computer, dazed for five seconds, then quickly typed on the keyboard, thanking the professors and researchers who supported him.
Then...
He closed the computer.
The speed at which the paper had an impact was indeed somewhat beyond his expectations. However, no matter what heights the paper might reach or how much profit it could bring him, those are matters for the future.
He has to prepare for tomorrow's trial now.
Whether the paper is good or not is at most one of the channels for him to acquire resources, but the trial could be a matter of life and death, and the importance of these matters is easy to judge.
With his Pokémon, he returned to the courtyard again.
He didn't need to prepare much, just needed to confirm each Pokémon's status and physical condition.
"Have you looked?" Hilona looked curiously at Natsuhiko, who walked out with a calm expression.
He was so excited just now, and now he seems calm?
"Yes, it's okay." Natsuhiko nodded and went to the other corner of the courtyard to rest with several Pokémon.
Hilona was even more surprised.
Truly so calm?
It's the Alliance's most authoritative certification; Hilona felt if she swapped places with Natsuhiko, she wouldn't be as calm.
"By the way, have you clarified where to gather tomorrow and how to get there?" Natsuhiko suddenly asked.
Hilona blinked, recovered from the surprise, thought for a moment, and said; "I'm not sure about the exact location either; we'll be notified tomorrow morning. But don't worry about how to go there; there'll be a special aircraft picking us up."
"Special aircraft?"
So extravagant?
Perhaps...
It's to prevent them from exposing the location of the space entrance.
After all, the Alliance hasn't fully explored inside yet, and all the precious resources, Pokémon, and items are valuable wealth.
If leaked, they might attract unwanted attention from some organizations or forces.
Thinking of this, Natsuhiko understood.
In Regigigas's Alternate Space, he only "scavenged" a small area and obtained a lot of resources; only a portion was sold. The ones he carries are more valuable.
One can imagine how many resources a complete Alternate Space would contain.
This doesn't include the value it can continue to provide in the future.
After chatting briefly, both focused on their Pokémon.
Making final adjustments.
...
...
The night passed without incident.
The next day.
The Alliance's special aircraft arrived, just as Natsuhiko anticipated. It not only blocked their view but somehow also shielded against psychic abilities.
The only thing Natsuhiko could determine was that they were flying southward, presumably out of Sinnoh Region.
So the entrance to that Alternate Space is very likely at sea.
No idea how long it took.
When he felt a distinct sense of descent, Natsuhiko knew they had arrived.
As the aircraft landed smoothly, they successfully reached the trial's gathering place.
A small, almost visible-island at a glance, with a few sparse trees growing on it.
Based on the temperature here and the angle of the sun in the sky, Natsuhiko thought it should be at some sea area south of Sinnoh, between Kanto and Johto Regions.
Thud——
The two stepped onto the soft, moist grass.
And their arrival naturally drew attention, especially...
"Natsuhiko!"
The bright short dark red hair, handsome red cloak, and big smile, it was indeed Dragon Master Lance himself!
Seeing Lance, Natsuhiko also smiled.
Gladly, they had found him an opponent.
"You came together?" Lance saw Hilona stepping down from the helicopter from the other side, seemingly surprised.
For Lance, Hilona is naturally familiar, whether through the internet or meetings, they even had a battle once, but not many knew, so it wasn't uploaded online.
And Lance highly recognized Hilona's strength.
Hilona brushed the hair tousled by the helicopter's wind behind her ear, coming to the two.
"Just happened to be in Celestial Crown Mountain for some tasks, stayed in Shenhe Town for a few days," Natsuhiko said.
Looking at this not-so-big island, with scattered people standing, there were at least a few hundred.
But it's not too many, considering four regions' young trainers, even if two hundred in total, divided in each region is only fifty people.
This number is already considered small for a region.
It shows that those who can attend this trial are surely elites among the younger generations of each region.
Natsuhiko didn't know the requirements for each region's participation in this trial; Lance and Hilona had already secured the quota, but it should not be simple.
Being an unexplored Alternate Space, aside from dangers, without certain strength, entering is as good as sending oneself to die, but opportunities come with danger. If one is not valued by the Alliance, it's hard to gain qualification.
It's just unknown how Lance and Hilona managed it.
"You arrived early."
At this moment, a familiar voice came; it was Zfuchi Flint with a warm face and accompanied by a handsome young man who looked like a secretary, one of the wealthiest people in the Pokémon Realm, with his future Kanaz City Dojo Leader fangirl, Du Juan.
It seems they arrived together like Natsuhiko and Hilona.
"Not early, just arrived." Natsuhiko responded with a smile.
Most people here gathered in small groups, only a few who seemed quite solitary or self-assured stood alone.
Natsuhiko glanced at the people around him, future Elite Four of Kanto Region, Champion Dragon Master Lance of Johto Region, Champion Zfuchi Flint of Hoenn Region, Champion Hilona of Sinnoh Region, except Du Juan, the Dojo Leader here as a slight disruptor, these three were undoubtedly representatives of the younger generation's best in each region.
Group together?
He thought he'd say he's never afraid when grouped.
"Here they come," Hilona suddenly said, having been quiet.
Following her voice, a ship was rapidly approaching here.
At the helm stood an old man confidently dressed in captain's attire, revealing muscular confidence with a broad smile.
On his left side stood an elderly woman with a slightly sinister smile leaning on a cane.
While on his right stood a kind-looking woman dressed warmly with a brown scarf wrapped around her neck.
Seeing these three, many young trainers on the island felt exhilarated.
They were the lifetime goals of many present; the positions they occupied were lifetime pursuits.
Natsuhiko's face showed surprise, murmuring: "Three Elite Four, what a lineup... It's quite grand."
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