On October 28 of the Alliance dar, Naoki's ship finally arrived in the Paldea region, dog at the port of Lumina City.

  On nd, Naoki set out toward his ranch, with Koraidon carrying a bag full of Corviknight feathers. Uhe Gar region, Paldea didn't have trains eg every city, so most travel was done by bus or riding Pokémon.

  Since carrying such a rge bag on the bus would be difficult, as soon as Naoki left Lumina City, he released Spectrier and Gstrier from their Poké Balls. He pced the bag of Corviknight feathers on Gstrier's back while he and Calyrex rode Koraidon and Spectrier, heading toward Kosaji Town.

  After a few days of travel, stopping and starting along the way, they finally reached Kosaji Town on the evening of October 31.

  Seeing the familiar road that led to the ranaoki's heart filled with excitement. After being away so long, he wondered how everyone back at the ranch was doing.

  As he neared his home, he spotted a rge truing down the road. He immediately reized the truck—it was Zack's. Zack drove it daily to local ranches and farms to pick up supplies.

  It was close to 5 p.m., just the time when Zack would be making his rounds. Naoki quickly guided Koraidon to the side to let the truck pass.

  Spotting Naoki from afar, Zack howi greeting. As he got closer, he stopped the truck, rolled down the window, and leaned out with a big smile. "Back already?"

  Naoki smiled back. "Yep! All done and ready to finally e home."

  Thinking of Naoki's ranch, Zack's face filled with admiration. "Your Pokémon are amazing! While you were gohey mahe ranch just as well as if you'd been there yourself. Truly impressive!"

  Zack's gaze shifted to Koraidon, and he smiled, waving. "Good to see you, Koraidon!"

  Koraidon gave a happy cry, "Raao~"

  As Zack's eyes fell on the unfamiliar Pokémoo Naoki, he assumed it was one Naoki had caught on his trip. But then his gaze nded on the Pokémon riding with Naoki on the horse, and he suddenly froze.

  There was something familiar yet extraordinary about this Pokémon's appearance.

  Could it be…?

  Zack's face lit up in shock as he jumped out of the truck. "Is this who I think it is?!"

  He stared at Calyrex, who returned his look with calm, gentle eyes, seeming to sense Zack's reverence.

  A slight smile pyed on Calyrex's face, and he o Zack.

  "Oh my…!" Zack couldn't hold back his surprise.

  This regal look, that elegant posture, those kind eyes—could it really be the legendary King of Bountiful Harvests, Calyrex.

  The legend was true!

  Naoki had not only met Calyrex, the King of Bountiful Harvests, but had ma Him back to Paldea!

  Overing his initial shock, Zack quickly pulled Naoki aside to whisper privately.

  "What in the world happened?" he asked, trying to keep his voice down.

  Naoki gave him a puzzled look. "What do you mean?"

  Zack lowered his voice even further. "Isn't the King of Bountiful Harvests supposed to be Gar's protector? How did you vince him to e here?"

  If the people of Gar learhat their region's symbolion, Calyrex, the King of Bountiful Harvests, had been taken to anion, would they try to recim him? Zack worriedly sidered the worst, imagining that su act might eveo tensions—or worse, a flict betweewions.

  Naoki chuckled, looking a bit exasperated. "It's not that serious," he assured, thinking back to everything he had shared with Zack about Calyrex's past. He had told them the legendary tales of Calyrex, once revered in Gar for riding across the nd with his loyal steed, blessing the people with bountiful harvests. But Naoki realized he hadn't mentiohe sadder parts of Calyrex's story—how he was fotten by the people and stripped of his powers.

  With that in mind, Naoki expined everything to Zack, reting how Calyrex, the King of Bountiful Harvests, had been gradually fotten, his temple left in ruins, and how he had wahe icy wilderness, powerless and alone.

  Hearing this, Zack frowned, visibly indignant. "How could they fet a Pokémon whht them so much? That's unbelievable!"

  "Exactly!" Naoki nodded. "When I arrived, I nearly froze in the snow myself. I 't imagine how a Grass-type Pokémon like Calyrex mao survive there for so many years."

  "Well, it's a good thing yht him back!" Zack said. "Sihey don't seem to appreciate him, we'll take care of him here! If Calyrex needs believers, I'll spread his story to every town on my route!" he said, clearly inspired.

  Naoki chuckled. "Great, I guess you're officially Missionary wo!" He could already see Zack as Calyrex's enthusiastic advocate across the Paldea region.

  But, on a more serious note, Naoki tinued, "It's important to remember it wasn't the ordinary people of Gar whot about Calyrex. It was the Garian royal family. They erased all records of him to cim his achievements as their own and to keep their rule intact."

  Zack sighed. "Well, that expins a lot. Thank goodhe monarchy is long go's the era of the Pokémon League now."

  Naoki nodded in agreement. "Exactly."

  After finishing their versation, Naoki and Zack turo rejoin Calyrex, aiting a short distance away.

  Zack gazed at Calyrex with a mix of admiration and respect. After a moment of hesitation, he mao say, "Lord of the Harvest, please feel at home in our town. We'll honor and believe in you alongside Naoki!"

  Calyrex gave a gentle nod, smiling warmly. Zack, catg that smile, couldn't help but grin back. But suddenly, he remembered his responsibilities, gave himself a little sp on the forehead, and dashed back to his truck.

  "I Almost fot! I still have deliveries to make. You guys should head back to the ranch! Dragonite and the others have missed you!"

  Naoki nodded, watg Zack's trutil it disappeared down the road before setting off on his own journey. He rode on Koraidon, with Calyrex beside them, while Gstrier trailed behind, carrying the bag of Corviknight feathers.

  "This is our home," Naoki said, as they passed uhe Naoki Ranch sign.

  They made their way through the main gate, and Calyrex took in his new surroundings with curiosity. rows of fields and flower beds now wilted with the season, and yellowing grass stretched out before them.

  Naoki looked a bit sheepish, "Since winter's ing, everything's looking a little faded."

  Calyrex gave an uanding nod and smiled. "I see," he replied warmly, "But I already imagine how beautiful it will be in spring."

  In the pasture, several Pokémon y zily in the grass, absentmindedly tugging at weeds. Pokémon like Pawmot, Alcremie, G, and Naclstack lounged about with their backs to the entrance, gazing at the blue sky with a mixture of boredom and longing.

  Alcremie sighed, "Alcremie…" (S…)

  Naclstack echoed, "Stack…" (B…)

  Pawmot exhaled, "Pawmot, Pawmot." (Naoki's been gone fes. I wonder when he'll be back…)

  G, usually happiest in winter, sighed as it gazed wistfully at the sky. Although it once loved the chill and snow, now it seemed to prefer the fresh st of flowers, the warmth of the sun, and pying with everyone on the green grass. Thinking of this, G let out a soft, wistful sigh.

  "G…" (If only…)

  Several of the Pokémon gnced up at the endless blue sky, all letting out a united sigh.

  "Even the sky seems empty without Naoki here," one of them murmured to the others.

  Just then, Koraidon, ready to annouheir arrival, felt Naoki gently cover his mouth. fused, it looked up, only to see Naoki making a "shh" gesture, his eyes glinting with mischief.

  Though puzzled, Koraidon followed Naoki's lead, keeping quiet as Naoki tiptoed closer to the Pokémon, who were still gazing at the sky, oblivious to his approach. ing up behind Pawmot, Naoki gently covered its eyes.

  "Guess who?" he whispered with a pyful grin.

  Startled at first, Pawmot immediately perked up, reizing Naoki's voice. Its face lit up with excitement.

  "Pawmot!" (Naoki!)

  Though he couldn't uand every word, Naoki didn't need any special transtion; he could feel Pawmot's joy as it squirmed and wiggled in his arms.

  With a chuckle, Naoki lifted Pawmot up, tig it us little arms. "I'm back!" he announced.

  "Pawmot~!" Pawmot chirped joyfully, pressing its face against Naoki's in pure affe. The little electrion gave him a tiny zap of excitement.

  Nearby, the rest of the Pokémon began to crowd around, their eyes sparkling with happiness at Naoki's return. The world seemed brighter, the sky more vivid, now that he was back.

  Naoki put Pawmot down and stroked its fluffy head.

  "Alright, everything's taken care of, so now I stay at the rand spend the winter with all of you."

  Hearing this, the Pokémon were overjoyed. Naoki's return was like bringing color back to their world.

  Alcremie spun around in a happy twirl, arms wide. "Mree!"

  Naoki grinned, reag down to pick up Alcremie, who nuzzled into his shoulder. "Alright, you get a hug too, Alcremie," he said, smiling.

  "Mree~" Alcremie hummed, delighted.

  Then Naoki turo G, who stood nearby with an air of proud indifferehough its eyes betrayed a hint of anticipation.

  With a knowing smile, Naoki leaned down and scooped up G, who squirmed momentarily, trying to appear aloof.

  Fortunately, G only gave a small, symbolic struggle before settling down in Naoki's arms, looking a little embarrassed.

  "How have you all been?" Naoki asked.

  "Pawmot!"

  "Alcremie!"

  "Stack!"

  "Bui!"

  The Pokémon all responded enthusiastically.

  Naoki held G for a moment longer before setting it down. Just as he was about to introduce them to the Calyrex, he noticed five hopeful Naclstack gazing at him with eager eyes, clearly wanting hugs too.

  Naoki sighed inwardly. "Guess I'd better work on some super-strength training ter!" he thought. "If Ash lift a weighing nearly 999kg, surely I manage a Naclstack!"

  Just then, a cheerful "baa!" came from nearby. Naoki turo see more Pokémon from the ranch running toward him excitedly: three Gogoats, Butterfree, Dolliv, and Dragonite.

  Their joyful noise was loud enough to catch the attention of the Indeedees, who opehe door and, upon spotting Naoki, hurried out to greet him with bright smiles.

  In no time, Naoki found himself surrounded by a crowd of joyful Pokémon, eae eager for his attention. He gently reached out, petting them one by one.

  "Drago's so good to see you! You're as strong as ever!"

  "Gogoats, you all look a bit thin. Don't worry, there's still grass from the st harvest. I'll make some fresh grass dumplings for you soon."

  "Dolliv, it's been a while!"

  "Butterfree, are you getting used to the greenhouse?"

  Eaon responded with delight.

  Dragonite hugged him affeately with a soft, "Awoo~"

  The Gogoats bleated happily: "Baa~"

  Dolliv chirped with a happy, "Dolliv~"

  Butterfree fluttered joyfully: "Fwee~"

  Naoki then turo the Indeedees, smiling with gratitude. "Thank you both for all your hard work while I was away!"

  Brother Indeedee, standing tall, nodded seriously, while the younger Indeedee, grinning brightly, added, "Ai-ye" 'We're happy to help!'

  After greeting everyone, Naoki led them over to meet their new friends: Calyrex, Gstrier, and Spectrier. He also released Cyclizar, Sinistea, and Polteageist from their Poké Balls.

  Introdug eae, he said, "This little one here is Sinistea, and the one looking a bit thoughtful is Polteageist."

  "This is Spectrier and Gstrier, and here is the King of Bountiful Harvests, Calyrex."

  The ranon all bli the new arrivals, then chorused in unison to wele them warmly.

  Calyrex smiled, looking over the Pokémon with a gaze full of kindness and warmth.

  "I am Calyrex," he said with a gentle smile. "Just like Naoki, I'm a farmer. I hope you'll guide me as we grow together."