Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [408]

Paldea
Levincia City
Levincia Gym

“Snag your attention with an Electroweb! Deden★Live! Who brought the hype today? Iono did~!”

“That’s all for today’s stream—everyone, be sure to follow Iono’s channel!”

“See you all tomorrow~!”

Full of energy, Iono had just wrapped up her latest stream when she noticed a group entering from outside.

At the front was none other than August!

“August!”

Iono waved enthusiastically, her face lighting up with surprise.

She hadn’t expected August to suddenly show up in Paldea—wait...

He’s not here to nag me about that documentary I still haven’t finished, is he?

Under August’s gaze, Iono’s expression grew nervous. “I’m almost done, really! I swear, just about finished!”

August looked puzzled. “Huh?”

What is she talking about?

Once Iono realized August wasn’t there to rush her, she let out a huge sigh of relief.

But before she could fully relax, August smiled mischievously. “So you mentioned the documentary, huh? I almost forgot about it until you brought it up. You haven’t been slacking off lately, have you...?”

Iono instantly regretted it, like she’d dropped a Geodude on her own foot.

Luckily, August really wasn’t there to chase her for progress.

“The documentary can wait,” August said, then gestured to the people behind him. “You already know Gary and Zinnia... This is Lusamine, President of the Aether Foundation!”

He made sure to introduce Lusamine first, just in case she said anything like “August is my husband” again. If Iono accidentally let that slip on stream, he’d never live it down.

“The Aether Foundation—I’ve heard of them! They’re the ones who saved the Lapras when they were nearly extinct!” Iono looked at Lusamine with genuine admiration.

But the example she gave made August’s expression a little odd.

He’d seen how the Aether Foundation “rescued” Lapras himself. So many Lapras packed together... He honestly wasn’t sure if that was good or bad for Alola’s ecosystem.

After Iono and Lusamine finished introducing themselves, Iono’s gaze shifted to Lillie, whose hair color matched Lusamine’s. “And this is...?”

“Lillie, Lusamine’s daughter. She’s also my student.”

“You have a student now?!” Iono’s eyes went wide.

But then again, August was the reigning World Champion. Having a student didn’t seem all that strange.

Still, looking at Lillie clutching her backpack and hugging Zorua...

“I’m planning a ‘Cute Pokémon Contest’ on stream soon—would you like to guest-star?” Iono invited Lillie.

“Eh?” Lillie froze.

She’d never expected Iono to invite her.

She had watched Iono’s streams before—always together with Eevee—so she knew just how many viewers there were.

Just imagining herself in front of such a huge audience made Lillie so nervous she couldn’t even speak...

Seeing this, Iono reassured her that there was no rush, and if she wanted to join, she could just let Iono know anytime.

As for the last person...

“And you are...?”

A tall, elegant woman, exuding an air of grace and mystery—cradling Eevee in her arms.

Iono instantly recognized the Eevee.

Anyone trusted to hold August’s precious Eevee must be someone truly extraordinary!

“Hello, I’m Cogita,” she introduced herself with a smile.

...

Levincia Gym
Break Room

Hearing that August had come to Paldea at Geeta’s invitation, Iono couldn’t help but exclaim, “Geeta totally tricked you into working for free!”

She insisted, based on her own experience, that this was absolutely just Geeta’s excuse.

But as soon as the words left her mouth, she noticed everyone else exchanging subtle glances.

Right then, a mournful voice sounded from behind her: “So that’s what you really think of me, Iono?”

The effect was instantaneous—Iono froze like a bug stuck in resin.

She turned stiffly. “Ch–Chief Geeta?”

“Sigh, I only just got the news that August had arrived in Paldea, and I came rushing over... Only to hear such a harsh assessment of me,” Geeta sighed, head bowed.

At her words, the hairs on the back of Iono’s neck stood straight up.

The two Magnemite above her head spun wildly, sending out warning signals.

“Wait, Chief—” Iono tried to save herself.

“No need to say more. I’ll do some self-reflection,” Geeta replied.

But the more Geeta acted out of character, the more nervous Iono got. If Geeta had just scolded her outright, she’d probably feel less worried!

“Geeta, don’t tease Iono...” August finally spoke up to smooth things over. “I was planning to come find you anyway—I just didn’t expect you to come here first.”

Hearing that, Geeta finally let Iono off the hook and returned to her usual, composed self.

“These guests...”

Of course, Geeta didn’t actually need an introduction—she instantly recognized Lusamine.

As both Paldea’s Champion and League Chairwoman, Geeta was very familiar with the Aether Foundation.

She greeted Lusamine with real enthusiasm, welcoming the Aether Foundation’s investment in Paldea and promising to personally help Lusamine with the search for her son.

But when her gaze fell on Cogita, her expression shifted ever so slightly.

She could’ve sworn she’d seen Cogita’s photo in an Academy history textbook...

But this was Geeta, after all—she recovered in an instant.

Burying her doubts, Geeta shook Cogita’s hand with a polite, slightly mysterious smile.

“August, the main reason I came was to invite you to Mesagoza. Something unexpected has come up.”

“What is it?”

Geeta produced a holo-projector and turned it on.

A woman appeared in the projection—white lab coat over a wildly unconventional outfit.

[This is Professor Turo. There’s been an incident in Area Zero. We urgently need the League’s support—if you can send reinforcements to help me through this, my research will make a breakthrough that could benefit all of Paldea!]

August: emmm...

Of course he knew about Turo. If this was according to the main storyline, this Turo should be an AI. And even now, the way she spoke gave off major “V me 50”* energy.

Before August could say anything, Geeta took out another holo-projector and activated it.

[This is Professor Sada. Something has happened in Area Zero—the observation station was attacked, and we desperately need reinforcements. If the League doesn’t send help soon, years of research will be ruined!]

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T/N: V me 50 is a meme meaning “pay me 50 (units)” for something; here it’s “donate for my project” vibes

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