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Thud!
Lester crashed heavily onto the ground. If not for the cushioning effect of branches and leaves during his fall, he likely would have been fatally injured. Even so, numerous cuts from scraping against the foliage marred his body, leaving his clothes torn and appearance disheveled.
It was entirely Lester's own doing. Kalia and Link swiftly rushed over, surrounding him on the ground.
Regardless of one's physical robustness, falling from such height is bound to be excruciating, and Lester was no exception, grimacing in pain.
Link and her companions also descended with their Swannas, landing nearby. Linden wore a visibly displeased expression, clearly having seen through this cousin's true nature.
While Lester writhed on the ground, Linden seized the opportunity to snatch back the Poké Ball containing Brionne. At that moment, Lester had no chance to resist unless he had another Pokemon at hand.
However, facing multiple opponents, Lester knew any counterattack was futile; he could only submit obediently.
What followed needs no explanation—a thorough beating was inevitable, primarily delivered by Link and Linden. Kalia quickly stepped aside, hearing Lester's agonized screams, which indicated just how furious Link and Linden were.
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Before departing, Jirachi once again expressed gratitude to Lian for granting it freedom. Consequently, Lian and Jirachi became good friends.
There might be future encounters, and at those times, Lian could potentially rely on Jirachi's power.
Lian felt quite optimistic, knowing that Jirachi would undoubtedly become a powerful Legendary Pokémon someday. With its already high level, all it needed was further development in other aspects. Given time and Jirachi's innate talent, it was certain to grow immensely strong.
After Jirachi left, Kalia also prepared to depart, needing to promptly report the awakening of Jirachi and Kyogre to the League. This was no trivial matter; taking preemptive measures and being well-prepared could minimize potential losses when Kyogre resurfaces.
As for Lester, having received his punishment, Link planned to take him to the Ellie region to face consequences from the local Pokemon League.
Since Lester was a Trainer from the Ellie region, responsibility for handling him lay with their jurisdiction. Sebas had neither authority nor interest in getting involved.
Kalia and Linden returned to the nearby Pokémon Center. Although their adventure didn't fully unfold as planned, they achieved its primary objective, and Kalia even helped Linden overcome her fear of heights.
Linden was quite satisfied, and the two became friends. Upon reaching the Pokémon Center, they announced the mission's completion. Consequently, Kalia smoothly received the task reward: a substantial sum of twenty thousand Alliance Coins, equivalent to earnings from multiple ordinary missions.
After completing the mission and receiving her compensation, Kalia did not leave immediately. Instead, she requested Nurse Joy at the Pokémon Center to contact a significant figure within the League, emphasizing that it was urgent and crucial.
"Please wait a moment; let me check if any high-level trainers are nearby."
Seeing Kalia's serious expression, Nurse Joy promptly began searching for important League members in the vicinity without wasting time.
Within the League hierarchy, Elders held the highest positions, followed by the Champion and Elite Four. Below them were the high-level trainers.
Among these high-level trainers, some held elevated statuses due to their extensive experience. Many were stationed across different regions, responsible for ensuring the safety of the Sebas Region.
In situations where even mid-level Trainers cannot handle the danger, requesting swift assistance from these high-ranking individuals is possible.
However, given the vastness of the Sebas Region and the scarcity of high-level trainers, it often comes down to luck. High-level trainers aren't machines; they have their own lives, making their exact whereabouts unpredictable.
Kalia remained patient, waiting quietly as Nurse Joy contacted potential nearby high-level trainers.
Experienced high-level trainers hold significant positions within the League and are figures many Trainers aspire to emulate and admire.
"Alright, there's one available, but they're quite far away," Nurse Joy interrupted Kalia's thoughts after a moment, sharing the location of the nearest high-level trainer with her.
Nurse Joy had already informed the trainer, so Kalia could directly proceed to meet them. However, if Kalia's situation turned out to be non-critical, she would face consequences from that trainer.
High-level trainers are not idle; numerous instances occurred in the past where Trainers approached them without any real issue, only seeking photos or attention. This led to delays in critical support elsewhere, endangering others due to untimely assistance.
In the past, if such interruptions delayed high-level trainers from promptly providing support elsewhere, resulting in danger for other Trainers without timely assistance, it would be deemed unacceptable.
To prevent this, the League implemented a disciplinary system against those who unnecessarily bothered high-level trainers without important matters. Consequently, such incidents have become rare nowadays.
Kalia activated her location tracker to pinpoint the position of the nearest high-level Trainer. Regarding Kyogre's awakening, ordinary Trainers had no authority; only high-level Trainers could directly contact the League's top officials.
By gaining the attention of the League, Kalia hoped to prompt the entire Sebas Region to take heed. Otherwise, even if she spread the news everywhere, few would believe her.
She couldn't guarantee whether the League would truly act upon it, but she felt compelled to inform them. By sharing all the details, regardless of their response, Kalia knew she had done her best.
"Charizard, let's go."
Kalia mounted Lian's back, following the coordinates towards the location of the high-level Trainer.
The high-level Trainer's name was Bula. Within the League, male Trainers still predominated, although there were significant numbers of female Trainers as well, albeit fewer actively working in the field.
Outstanding and beautiful high-level female trainers were quite rare, each one becoming a star-like figure.
Kalia was simply too young; if she were older, fully embracing her feminine charm, and had already achieved high-level Trainer status, she would undoubtedly receive similar celebrity treatment.
Combining exceptional beauty with formidable strength is exceedingly uncommon. The path of a Trainer is arduous, and few manage to reach the level of a high-level Trainer, especially for women.
Kalia reviewed Bula's information, which, like most high-level Trainers, was publicly available. Bula was described as a tall, imposing young man who had been a Trainer for ten years.
Becoming a seasoned high-level Trainer within a decade indicated Bula's remarkable talent. He might have even reached this rank before reaching adulthood—an achievement that every Trainer would admire.
After some time, Kalia arrived at Bula's location.
Bula, having received prior notice, was waiting for Kalia. As he spotted a fiery red Charizard approaching from afar, he looked up attentively.