novelhk Chapter 450 Has Teacher Yu's sinister influence already reached Alola?!
Chapter 450 Has Teacher Yu's sinister influence already reached Alola?!
Chapter 450 Has Teacher Yu's sinister influence already reached Alola?!
Two days later.
Today is the day of the annual grand celebration at Mela Mela Island.
As a result, there are significantly more tourists in Alora today than usual.
"It was definitely the right decision to come early and prepare —"
After Qingyu landed on a corner of the beach on his Salamence, he looked at the endless crowd around him and couldn't help but sigh.
This was his first time visiting the Alola region, and being unfamiliar with the area, he chose the safest option: the Haonohaono Resort on Akala Island.
That's why he rides a Salamence back and forth between the islands.
The Alola region consists of four islands, and for the islanders, using Pokémon to assist in flying or surfing is a common way of getting around, which has led to the development of a sizable Pokémon riding service.
Although Qingyu really wanted to try surfing on a giant flying fish, he couldn't swim, so—
To avoid losing face, I have no choice but to put aside this obsession for now.
"Speaking of which, when I was chatting with Cynthia last night, she seemed quite interested in the mythology of the Alola region."
After returning the Salamence to its ball, Qingyu turned and walked in the opposite direction of the beach, muttering to himself.
After all, Zhu Lan's main profession is mythology scholar, so it's normal for her to be curious about myths from other regions, except—
The myths and legends of Alora are not very well-known.
The reason is certainly not as simple as the region being relatively isolated and having little contact with the outside world in the past. In fact, there are not many relevant records left even in Alora itself.
Only a few documents from the ancient Alora royal family mention some of this information.
This is actually quite abnormal for human civilization in the Pokémon world.
Of course, Qingyu could probably guess the reason.
After all, the gods of the Alola region—aside from the four local guardian deities—are all beings from outside this world, or even from other parallel universes.
Even the sun and moon gods Solgaleo and Lunala are essentially a type of Ultra Beast.
It is said that the Ultra Aura that fills the underground of Alola is a product of the great battle between the two gods and the four guardian deities.
As the first humans to come into contact with them, the ancient Alora royal family chose to seal away this information, which in a sense was also a way of protecting more people.
After all, that's the dimension where Ultra Beasts live, and the level of danger is far greater than the "peaceful" Pokémon world.
Dr. Moen, Lillie's father, accidentally fell into the ultimate space connecting the two worlds while researching it, and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day.
However, according to the plot of the anime, he should have lost his memory by now and be living with Nihilego in the Crown Snowfield of Galar, right?
If I have the chance to go to Galar again in the future, I can go there to verify it. Maybe it will allow Lillie's family to be reunited sooner.
We can also go find that big radish head while we're at it —
Compared to the alien myths of Alola, the legendary Endurance King is the true legend.
As she pondered this, Qingyu climbed the long mountain path.
After traveling for a while, the mountain road soon became gentler, and a simple town that seemed to blend into nature came into view.
There is no clear boundary between the village and its surroundings. Some houses are even built directly near the bushes, and a few horseflies and takins perch on the eaves, intently watching the town center.
Qingyu turned her gaze to the center of the town and discovered that a huge square bonfire had been erected in the town square.
Many villagers were also coming and going, decorating the area around the square.
It was probably because it wasn't dark yet, and the celebration was still in the preparation stage.
Qingyu's gaze swept around and quickly spotted Dr. Kukui.
He was chatting with an old man with a full head of white hair and wearing a yellow coat.
When Qingyu walked over, she vaguely heard a few words of their conversation.
"Yes, this year's All-Out Festival will be the same as every year—let's attract Tapu Naruto's attention with a full-force battle!"
"That's to be expected, but—perhaps we'll have a very special guest tonight, so the celebration will be a bit more lively than usual."
"Isn't that even better! I'm already looking forward to it!"
As expected, they're discussing the All-Out Celebration.
Qingyu nodded to himself, and his appearance quickly drew the attention of the two men.
"It seems the guests I mentioned have already arrived ahead of schedule."
Dr. Kukui smiled at him, then introduced him to the old man beside him.
"Mr. Hala, this is Aoba, the Gym Leader from Padia."
"Don't let his young age fool you, he's already an elite trainer who can stand on his own and even hold his own against champions. He was also the champion of the previous Psychic Masters Tournament."
"Oh my! I don't really understand the trainer ranking system outside, but since it's gained Professor Kukui's approval, it seems like it'll be a good opponent!"
The old man, whom Dr. Kukui called Hara, laughed heartily, then looked at Aoba.
"Hello, I am Hala, the island king of Melemele Island, and also the champion of this All-Out Celebration."
Qingyu certainly recognized the old man.
The Alola League did not completely copy the league rules, but made many localized adjustments.
For example, the process of challenging gyms to obtain eight badges, and finally defeating the Elite Four and the Champion to become the new Champion has been replaced by the more Alola-flavored "Island Tour".
Apart from Dr. Kukui, who is currently acting champion, the Alola League does not have Elite Four members or Gym Leaders. Instead, there are the Island Kings of the four islands and the squad leaders they select.
Hala is the king of Melemele Island. As an elder, he is not only highly respected in the area, but also very powerful.
The final "All-Out Battle" segment of the All-Out Celebration features challengers taking turns battling Hala, showcasing the unique passion of combat and attracting Tapu Koko, the island's guardian deity who loves battle, to join in the celebration.
That's why Dr. Kukui said the festival was a great opportunity to see Tapu Koko.
To get up close and personal with it and ask about whether Eevee Z can be transformed, you obviously need to get involved yourself and demonstrate your battle skills.
"Besides Mr. Hala, there will be another heavyweight guest in this match."
Dr. Kukui offered a timely reminder.
"But Teacher Yu probably doesn't know about the Royal Masked Men, right?"
"----have no idea."
Qingyu shook her head.
This is a lie.
He knew perfectly well that this royal masked man was actually Dr. Kukui's "alternate identity".
Dr. Kukui just grabbed a gladiator's hood and insisted that he was some kind of royal masked man. Isn't that ridiculous?
However, as everyone knows, in the world of anime and manga, as long as you wear sunglasses or cover your face with a hat, you are no different from any other passerby in the eyes of others.
Therefore, Qingyu decided to respect this basic common sense.
"Haha, you'll meet him tonight. He's a really good trainer."
Dr. Kukui smiled knowingly and patted Aoba on the shoulder.
"Since he's a guest, it's time to let Teacher Yu experience the competitive passion of us Alola people!"
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"Qingyu's lips twitched."
It wasn't because he was averse to fighting, but mainly because Dr. Kukui, this big guy who does boxing, hit a bit too hard. He patted his back twice and it felt like he'd been elbowed by Incineroar.
No wonder he's the man who regularly spars with Tiger God in boxing.
Fortunately, I also adopted the average human physique from the Pokémon world, otherwise I probably wouldn't have been able to withstand those two blows.
After mentally making a couple of complaints, Qingyu suddenly blinked, then immediately looked up at Dr. Kukui, who had a smile on his face.
"Speaking of which, Dr. Kukui."
"Since I'll be doing match commentary from now on, it wouldn't be a problem to start the broadcast early and show the audience the local customs and culture of the Alola region, would it?"
Dr. Kukui was taken aback by Qingyu's sudden question, but quickly nodded.
"sure."
It's more accurate to say that it's something we desperately want but can't have!
If Qingyu were to take the initiative to promote the Alola region, the effect would be countless times better than that of outsiders like them.
The bright moon hangs high in the sky.
The waves crashed against the distant beach below, and the palm trees swayed in the sea breeze, rustling softly.
Combined with the chirping of insects in the grass, it becomes a beautiful symphony from nature.
Sitting on a log at the edge of the town square, Qingyu quietly watched the huge bonfire burning brightly and the children chasing and playing around it.
Living far from modern cities has many advantages.
Without the light pollution of the city, the vast starry sky in the Alora summer night is clearly visible, giving people a refreshing feeling.
The festival is about to begin, and even the wild Pokémon in the vicinity can feel the lively atmosphere of the town. They emerge from the tall grass and join in, keeping a distance from the humans.
"It seems like it's about time."
Qingyu looked up at the night sky again, then slowly stood up and took out her Rotom phone from her pocket.
He originally planned to film a vlog during this vacation, but since he was going to record videos anyway, he figured he might as well switch to outdoor live streaming.
It also saves you the trouble of editing videos.
So, Qingyu easily switched the Rotom phone to live streaming mode and immediately started streaming.
Although it was nighttime in the Alola region, due to the time difference between different regions, it was probably afternoon in the areas near Kanto, and even early morning in places like Padia and Galar.
It wasn't during his usual livestreaming time.
Therefore, Qingyu originally thought that there wouldn't be many people waiting in the live stream room.
But soon, a group of mysterious viewers who appeared out of nowhere started flooding the screen with comments.
【Why is Teacher Yu suddenly streaming? Did she think I'm still asleep?】
Why is it still dark where Teacher Yu is? Shouldn't it be dawn in Padiya by now?
Is today the legendary "outdoor live stream"? Just wondering, when will the legendary Pokémon appear?!
Qingyu glanced at a few comments and saw their confused expressions before realizing that she had forgotten to change the title of her live stream.
He then explained while operating his phone, "Teacher Yu came to Alola to expand his overseas business, and there happens to be a very interesting celebration here, so I'm broadcasting it to you guys to enjoy together~"
As she spoke, Qingyu had already changed the title of her live stream to "Teacher Yu's Alola Outdoor Live Stream, Immersive Experience of the Full Celebration!"
As soon as these words were spoken, a storm of question marks quickly swept across the screen.
【Oh no! Teacher Yu is finally going to invade the last bastion of peace in the Pokémon League!!!】
Has Teacher Yu's influence already extended into Alola?!
[Teacher Yu, you've done so many bad things, are you going to teach the honest locals the correct way to use Tiger God and Supervillain? —]
"," Qingyu raised an eyebrow, speechless for a moment.
"You guys are just being unfair with your criticism. Teacher Yu is clearly here to revitalize Alola and generate buzz for the new league!"
"But to be fair, the Pokémon in Alola are quite unique."
As they spoke, Qingyu pushed Rotom's phone, turning the camera up to the trees not far away.
Near the cliffs surrounding the town of Lili, a group of strange creatures that look like coconut trees but have several large heads are staring intently at the crowd.
[Holy crap, what the hell is that???]
[It looks a bit like an exeggutor tree, but—how could an exeggutor tree's neck be this long?]
"Teacher Yu, have I fallen under some kind of illusion spell?"
"Those are Alolan Exeggutor trees. It seems that the strong sunlight in the Alola region awakened the hidden power within them, eventually transforming them into their current form."
After explaining the description from the encyclopedia in her memory, Qingyu suddenly revealed a subtle smile.
"By the way, Alolan Exeggutor is a Dragon-type, and when they get angry, they use a special move called 'Dragon Hammer,' striking their opponents with their hard head."
"Besides the Alola Exeggutor, there are other, even stranger dragons around here."
Qingyu then shifted his gaze to a strange Pokémon that looked somewhat like a snake but had white fur.
"That's a Dratini, a rare and very kind dragon Pokémon that loves to play with children."
[Is this also a dragon???]
[Dodo: Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How can there be a dragon Pokémon that can't fly?!]
[Alola is definitely a place with a special reputation; even the Pokémon there look rather strange.]
"After all, the stereotype of Dragon Pokémon is defined by us humans. In reality, the Dragon type might not be limited to any one species, right?"
Qingyu casually offered an explanation.
Besides Exeggutor and Dratini, Turtlemon and Guzzlord, one of the Ultra Beasts, also have the Dragon type.
However, these two are obviously not easy to meet.
"I almost forgot, today's focus isn't on showing you Alola Pokémon."
"The annual grand celebration on Melemele Island might be quite interesting!"
Qingyu skillfully steered the conversation back on track and began walking towards the square.
It was getting late, and tourists and locals nearby had already found their seats and were patiently waiting for the celebration to begin.
As a contestant today, Qingyu's position is naturally closer to the front, making it easier for her to step forward and challenge others later.
However, before he could walk toward the campfire, he suddenly noticed a figure not far away.
Aoyu blinked subconsciously and stopped in her tracks—wasn't that Mizuki?
(Mizuki)
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