If Calyrex were to perform a miracle and make the trees on the hillside grow instantly, it would surely attract the attention of the Paldea League.

  Naoki's mind swirled with various thoughts.

  For instance, how would others react to Calyrex's existence? How would the Paldea League treat a Pokémon with such signifit powers?

  Would they revere him, much like the Johto League did with Ho-Oh and Lugia, building towers and shrines in their honor? Or, would they attempt to trol him, as President Rose of the Gar League tried to do with Eternatus, using it as a source of energy for the entire region?

  Regarding the tter sario, Naoki wasn't particurly worried. Calyrex had regained his full strength, and with both Spectrier and Gstrier by his side, any ordinary intruder would likely be blown away by the force of Astral Barrage cial Lance.

  And as for Paldea's Champion—Naoki was fident that Geeta wouldn't try anything like that. He had met Geeta a few times and fouo be an honorable champion. Knowing her, she'd likely prefer to ally with Calyrex and have him work with the Paldea League, rather than attempt to trol him.

  Which left oher possibility.

  The Paldea League might work to spread Calyrex's legend across the region, perhaps by building shrines and encing people to honor him as the King of Bountiful Harvests. This approach would not only increase Calyrex's favor toaldea but could also lead to a prosperous future for the region.

  The only dow would likely bring a flood of curious, inexperieraio the small town of Kosaji…

  After weighing his options, Naoki made up his mind.

  Si couldn't be avoided, he might as well wele it!

  With the help of Calyrex, the Gogoats wouldn't o expend as muergy cultivating the World Tree as they had before. It would be a perfect opportunity to invite visiting traio participate in the Grass Trial, giving the Gogoats a ce to hoheir skills.

  Then, Naoki recalled a time when Pawmot had been eagerly practig with his hammer.

  "Perhaps we could add a Lightning Trial alongside the Grass Trial. It would give Pawmot the ce to gain more experience, improve his battle skills, and bee even stronger."

  "And as fonite, his basic training seems to have hit a wall. To make further progress, he'll need practical battle experience."

  And where would that experiene from? Battles, of course.

  Thinking onite's abilities to call forth wind and rain, Naoki envisioned yet another challehe Storm Trial.

  With that, a plete cycle began to take shape.

  Trainers and travelers, drawn by tales of the legendary Calyrex, would e to the ranch to participate irials, which would in turn make the ranch famous and attract even more visitors.

  Ohe ranch's reputatiohe Rotom Phone would likely be released, ushering the world into a new era of ectivity.

  Then, new industries like live streaming and online shopping would undoubtedly begin to thrive.

  By that time, he could formally establish Dragonite Express and invite all the Dragonites fronite Isnd.

  Equipped with Rotom Phones for navigation, trag, and unication, each Dragonite would deliver goods from the ranch to ers across the Paldea region.

  The first step ting this pn to life was to await the arrival of trainers and travelers.

  These visitors would not only help strehe faith in the King of Bountiful Harvests but also provide Pokémon like Dragonite and Pawmot with the opportunity to stay active and refiheir skills.

  It erfe, maximizing both be and enjoyment.

  Naoki's face lit up with a grin, so mischievous that it caught the attention of Calyrex beside him.

  "What's on your mind?" asked Calyrex, curiosity piqued.

  "I'm thinking about what I want to aplish year!" Naoki replied, eyes gleaming.

  " year?" Calyrex looked puzzled, unfamiliar with the human cept of time.

  "Yes, it'll be a new year soon," Naoki expio make it clearer for the King, he added, "For humans, a year has 365 days, and it's divided into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter."

  "Right now, the snow means this year is ing to an end. When the id snow melt and life returns—when flowers and grass start to grow again—that marks the beginning of spring and a new cycle."

  Hearing this, Calyrex seemed to uand. "I see. In the Tundra, it snows all year round. The ndscape remains unged, no matter the season. It has indeed been many years since I st witnessed a spring."

  He paused, nostalgia in his gaze. There was a time, long ago, when he rode his faithful steed across the Gar region and took in its beauty.

  The blossoming of spring, the intense heat of summer, the crisp air of autumn, and the gentle snow of winter—he had seen them all.

  Calyrex drifted into memories of a distant past. It had indeed been so long since he'd experienced spring that he couldn't even remember how many years had passed.

  "You experience every spring from now on," Naoki said with a smile.

  If all went well, they would share many more years together.

  For Naoki, knowing and living alongside so many Pokémon, sharing meals, and watg them enjoy the food he prepared, made life fulfilling.

  "I look forward to it," Calyrex replied, a smile f. He was eager for the ing spring—and even more so, to share it with Naoki.

  "Alright," Naoki said, stretg. "I o find Dragonite and Pawmot for a chat."

  As soon as Naoki stepped out of the gss greenhouse, he was eager to find Pawmot and Dragoo discuss ideas for the Lightning Trial and the Storm Trial.

  But seeing the group of Pokémon still engrossed in their game in the ice maze, he decided to let them enjoy their fun a bit longer.

  Naoki decided to head back to the house and prepare some warm cups of juid milk for the Pokémon, so they'd have something cozy to drink ohey came ba to rest.

  He turned around and began walking toward the house.

  Just as he reached the eaves and was about to open the door, he suddenly heard a familiar sound from behind.

  "Teddi!"

  Naoki froze, hardly believing his ears. He turned around, and there, bustling around, was the familiar sight of a little bear Pokémon.

  "Teddiursa?" Naoki called out, unsure if he was seeing things.

  "Teddi! Teddi! Teddi!"

  Teddiursa nodded enthusiastically, then tossed the bundle of green onions it was holding to the ground and dashed over to Naoki.

  As it got close, Teddiursa leapt up, flinging its soft, furry body into Naoki's arms. Naoki instinctively caught it, chug as he looked down at the little bear's shining, joyful eyes.

  "Ursa~!"

  At that moment, another Pokémon desded gracefully from above.

  Naoki looked up to see the familiar pink figure of Mew.

  Surprised by the suddeurn, Naoki asked, "What brought you back so suddenly?"

  "Teddi!"

  Although he couldn't fully uand, Naoki was delighted to see Teddiursa again. He quickly carried the little bear baside. "Let's get you settled. e on in, Mew! I've got some treats waiting for you."

  "Mew!" Mew chirped happily and floated after them into the living room.

  Naoki set Teddiursa down on the sofa, theo the kit to fete snacks and drinks.

  Wheureddiursa was seated on the sofa, looking around the room with wide-eyed curiosity.

  "Teddi…"

  Naoki chuckled, uanding that Teddiursa was notig the ges in the house. "It's a bit different, huh? After you left for your journey, I had the folks in town help rebuild it. The old house was too small."

  "Teddi!" Teddiursa nodded, seeming to uand.

  Naoki set a pte filled with small cakes, puffs, and pastries oable, along with a jar of Teddiursa's favorite honey.

  As soon as Teddiursa spotted the honey, its eyes sparkled with delight.

  Teddiursa picked up the honey jar, dipping its tiny paws into the goldeness and then lig it happily.

  Meanwhile, Mew picked up a piece of soft, fky pastry in its little hands, nibbling it with delight. "Mew!"

  Taking advantage of the oment, Naoki grabbed a few seed crisps for himself aled into the sofa, ready to chat with his two returning friends.

  "So, what brings you back so suddenly? You really surprised me!" Naoki asked, smiling.

  Teddiursa looked up and replied, "Ursa, Ursa!" (We came back because we wao see you, Naoki!)

  "To see me?" Naoki repeated, a bit taken aback. But the words made him feel a deep warmth inside.

  It seemed that Teddiursa truly cared about him.

  He didn't say much more and simply watched as Teddiursa and Mew eheir treats, feeling tent.

  Ohey finished eating, Teddiursa began to look around the room, taking in the surroundings. Its eyes fell on a photo hanging on the wall to the right. "Ursa!" (That's what we sent back with Pelipper!)

  Naoki g the photo and nodded. "Yes! The Pokémon you asked for help were very reliable. They delivered everything to the ranch right on time."

  Teddiursa beamed, "Ursa~" (They're all good Pokémon~)

  Naoki chuckled and then asked, "Did you e across anything iing on your journey?"

  Mew kept nibbling on its pastry, its little cheeks puffed out with food.

  Teddiursa, now full and happy, replied excitedly, "Ursa!" (So much!)

  With great enthusiasm, Teddiursa began sharing stories of their adventures with Naoki.

  They talked about enters with Zapdos, Lugia, Mewtwo, ales, and even a solitary, giant Dragonite.

  Teddiursa reted how they had e across Zapdos, the legendary lightning bird, at an abandoned power p by humans.

  Zapdos had been injured, so Teddiursa and Mew offered it some healing berries. From that day forward, they became friends with the mighty Zapdos.

  As they were leaving, Teddiursa noticed that a glowiher from Zapdos had fallen to the ground, so it picked it up and brought it back to the ranch.

  Naoki raised an eyebrow. "Wait… didn't you, uh, 'acquire' it from Zapdos using your 'super luck' and 'quick escape' skills?"

  Teddiursa blinked ily. "Ursa!" (Of course not!) It shook its head, looking genuinely puzzled.

  "But I've heard Zapdos has quite a temper," Naoki said, still a bit skeptical.

  Teddiursa thought for a moment, then replied slowly, "Ursa…" (This Zapdos was actually quite friendly—a really nion. But ter, Mew and I ran into another Zapdos with a much worse temper...)

  "Another Zapdos?"

  When they recalled this memory, both Mew and Teddiursa exged sheepish gnces.

  "Ursa…" (That Zapdos was guarding a shione. Mew and I thought no one , so we tried t it back to the ranch. But that Zapdos chased us…) Teddiursa admitted with a grin.

  In the end, they had mao get away, but Teddiursa remembered how furious the Zapdos had been.

  They truly hadn't known the gem was so important!

  Seeing the embarrassment in their eyes, Naoki couldn't help but chuckle.

  He was about to ask more, but Mew, now full and tent, began looking around as if searg for something.

  Uo find what it was looking for, Mew turs gaze to Naoki and asked, "Mew?" (Where's Mewtwo?)

  "Mewtwo?" Naoki immediately caught on. Mew seemed curious about its friend. "Mewtwo did e by once," he expined. "It stayed with the Pokémon here for a night, but the m, it mentioned wanting to find a pce to settle down, and then it left."

  "Mew…" Mew murmured with a hint of sadness. It really wished it could see Mewtwo again!

  "Don't worry," Naoki said gently. "Mewtwo is still out there in this world. If you keep expl, I'm sure you'll cross paths again someday."

  Hearing his reassurance, Mew and Teddiursa exged determined looks, their spirits renewed.

  "Mew!" (You're right!)

  "Ursa!" (Absolutely!)

  Seeing their enthusiasm, Naoki shared some stories about what had happe the ranch sihey'd been away. He told them about the giant Dragonite now residing onite Isnd and the visit from the majestietales.

  Mew and Teddiursa beamed, delighted to hear that everything back at the ranch had turned out so well.

  Teddiursa looked at Naoki, eyes sparkling. "Ursa…" (The hero and I formed an expedition team, and we helped so many Pokémon! I love it!)

  Naoki chuckled as he listeo the tales of their adventures, marveling at the bonds formed between Pokémon. "It sounds amazing," he said warmly.

  Just then, the door opened, and elder Indeedee entered, holding a bundle of green onions. With a puzzled look, he asked, "Ai-yi?" (Whose is this? It was left at the door.)

  At that sight, Teddiursa perked up, remembering the gift it had meant to give Naoki. Quickly, it stood up, took the bundle of green onions from Indeedee, and prese to Naoki.

  "Ursa!" (This is for you, Naoki!)

  Naoki blinked in surprise. Looking at the green onions, information about them floated into his mind.

  [Leek: A rare, stem-like pnt known for its rich, fvorful taste. Often used in cooking and famously wielded by Farfetch'd as a on. The thick base also be a useful tool for certain Pokémon to carry.]