Does that ghost... also like Koraidon?
So, is it protecting Koraidon?
Flutter Mane began to ponder for the first time in its life.
At this moment, it felt like it understood a bit about what Trainers and Pokemon meant.
Naoki was getting sleepy.
He yawned and waved his hand, "Alright, everyone go back to sleep!"
The Cyclizar group returned one after another, but when Naoki turned to look at Flutter Mane, he saw it showed no intention of going back to sleep.
"..."
Forget it, let it be for now! I'll buy some coffee later to see if I can make some refreshing drink, and by then help Flutter Mane adjust to the same routine as everyone else.
To prevent any accidents, Naoki spoke to Flutter Mane before leaving:
"Don't harm other Pokemon. If you're hungry, you can open the fridge and pantry to get food yourself. If you still don't understand, then use your eyes to see, okay?"
Saying that, for the first time, he reached out and patted Flutter Mane's head.
Flutter Mane stared at him blankly but didn't resist.
Naoki thought about the Golden Right Hand ability he had acquired earlier in the day and activated it smoothly.
However, Flutter Mane did not react at all.
Seeing this, Naoki thought to himself, "...Sure enough, this ability has no effect on Paradox Pokemon!"
He withdrew his hand, then bid farewell to Flutter Mane and returned to his room.
Flutter Mane bathed in the moonlight, silently watching the figure gradually fade into the distance, murmuring, "Dream..."
*
The next day, life on the ranch returned to its usual peace.
Today's weather was very good, it was a bright and sunny day, and after breakfast, Naoki devoted himself to ranch work.
Meanwhile, in Porto Marinada Town, Leon and Charizard, guided by a fleet of Squawkabilly taxis, finally arrived at this seaside countryside town.
They encountered this Squawkabilly taxi fleet yesterday afternoon.
Upon meeting halfway, the enthusiastic driver greeted him, and upon learning Leon was unfamiliar with the area and also heading to Porto Marinada Town, immediately said Leon could join them.
Leon, aware of his poor sense of direction, to avoid getting lost again and to fight the Trainer as soon as possible, obediently stayed at the back of the fleet.
With the driver's guidance, he finally didn't get lost this time and successfully reached Porto Marinada Town.
Charizard breathed a sigh of relief.
After landing, Leon bid farewell to the driver, returned Charizard to the Poke Ball, and then found an uncle on the road to politely ask:
"Hello, uncle, could you please tell me which way to Naoki Ranch?"
"Naoki Ranch?" The uncle's face lit up with excitement upon hearing the name, "Are you here for the legend too?"
Leon was puzzled, "What legend?"
"Of course, the legend of The King of Bountiful Harvests!" The uncle joyfully began introducing the local legend of Porto Marinada Town to this outsider.
"It's said that Naoki has a close relationship with the Legendary Pokemon Calyrex! The people in Porto Marinada Town worship Calyrex, all thanks to Naoki!"
"Calyrex?" Leon was even more confused; he recalled the Pokemon with the big head he'd seen in competitions. Did it have some sort of legend?
Why do people here seem very respectful towards it?
"Oh come on! You don't know even this? Calyrex is quite famous in the Paldea Region recently!" said the uncle.
Leon: "...To be honest, I'm from Galar, and I just arrived in Paldea not long ago."
"No wonder!" The uncle looked suddenly enlightened, "Since you don't know, let me tell you!"
"Legend has it that a Legendary Pokemon named Calyrex lives on a certain land, a Pokemon that brings bountiful harvests to the land, and people of old affectionately called it The King of Bountiful Harvests."
"However, after some time, people gradually forgot the King, causing it to lose its loyal steed, wandering alone in the cold snowfield."
"One day, Naoki discovered records of it in ancient books and firmly believed in the existence of The King of Bountiful Harvests. His faith was felt by the King, and since then, his ranch has been blessed by the King."
"Later, Naoki told the townspeople about Calyrex, and everyone began to trust in Calyrex."
"Perhaps Calyrex felt it all, and descended upon the Paldea Region, performing a miracle in a forest recently burned to ashes by a fire, restoring it to its original state instantly."
"Because of this event, the Paldea League built a shrine for it on the nearby mountain, and it's said that now Calyrex roams the mountain, appearing before those with a sincere heart."
"Is there such a thing?" Leon widened his eyes in disbelief, that Legendary Pokemon named Calyrex is amazing!
The uncle seemed a bit surprised: "You didn't know? I thought you were going to Naoki Ranch to learn more about Calyrex's legend!"
Leon: "...I came here for something else."
"Alright." The uncle nodded then told him the location of Naoki Ranch.
Leon thanked him, but just as he was about to turn away, the uncle suddenly called out to him.
Leon looked back.
The uncle pointed to a handicraft shop, and when Leon glanced in that direction, he saw rows of Pokemon statues on the shop's shelves.
That Pokemon was unmistakably the same one he once saw beside Naoki during the competition!
The uncle showed a hearty smile, "Buy a little wood carving; The King of Bountiful Harvests will bless you!"