Chapter 506: Adult Items
Some people noticed Mega Evolution.
Of course, some people also noticed other things.
For example.
The matter of Cynthia and Will attracting over a thousand Water-type Pokémon when they appeared at the Sinnoh League.
Sootopolis City.
Sootopolis Gym.
"Master, you're saying, Lucario possesses the Sea Crown?"
Wallace looked at Juan beside him in shock and doubt.
Juan is not only the current Water-type Gym Leader of the Sootopolis Gym, but also a top-tier Coordinator quite famous worldwide.
Every one of his Gym battles is known for its gorgeous elegance, and can even be completely viewed as a Pokémon Contest performance.
"Mm, calling upon the Pokémon of the sea for one's own use, this is something even Kyogre cannot do. The only ones capable of doing this are the 'Prince of the Sea' Manaphy, and the possessor of the Sea Crown."
Juan crossed his legs and calmly took a sip of coffee.
"How do you know, Teacher? No wonder Cynthia's Lucario is so good at Water-type moves, and can even be immune to Water-type damage..."
Wallace recalled that battle a year and a half ago.
He really lost so miserably.
Almost got traumatized by that Lucario.
"No no no, the Sea Crown cannot make Lucario immune to Water-type moves; that Lucario might really have the Water Absorb Ability.
As for how I know..."
Juan put down the coffee in his hand, pulled up one of his sleeves, revealing a bracelet made of scales from some kind of creature,
"Have you heard of the People of the Water?"
"Of course, but haven't the People of the Water gone extinct?"
Wallace stared at that bracelet and looked again and again.
Have to say.
Quite beautiful, making Wallace's heart itch watching it.
Don't know what Pokémon's scales this is made of.
"Extinct doesn't mean they all died out. Standing before you is a descendant of the People of the Water who doesn't live up to the name."
Juan looked at his hand and sighed, taking it off and placing it on the table.
His mother was a genuine Person of the Water.
So the blood of the People of the Water also flowed in his body, and he inherited the Sea Crown (Scales). (Translator's note: The text says 海之鳞片 "Sea Scales", likely referring to the Sea Crown or a related artifact.)
Juan had never done what the People of the Water should do.
But had enjoyed quite a few privileges only the People of the Water could enjoy.
For example, that innate affinity for Water-type Pokémon.
"But... what does the People of the Water have to do with the Sea Crown? Aren't the People of the Water a clan that believes in Manaphy?"
Wallace asked again.
"You know of 'Samiya', right?"
"The underwater moving palace built by the People of the Water, isn't that thing fictional? How could there really be a castle that can move in the sea."
"Hehe, your ignorance is too inelegant. Samiya truly exists; that is Manaphy's residence."
Juan pursed his lips slightly, got up and walked to the bookshelf beside him looking for something, while continuing to say,
"The Sea Crown is the core of Samiya, but even if the two are separated, they do not affect each other. Only creatures recognized by Manaphy can obtain the Sea Crown and become the 'King of the Sea'."
At this time.
He found something.
Pulled out a piece of paper and threw it in front of Wallace:
"I'll give you a task, or, you take over as the Gym Leader of Sootopolis Gym, and I'll go do this."
"...Who is this?"
Wallace took the piece of paper and took a look.
A wanted poster from two years ago.
['Phantom' Phantom, Pirate Captain. Robbery, theft, illegal poaching.]
Wallace knew Juan's meaning.
Nothing more than going to catch this guy on the wanted poster.
But...
Catching this kind of scumbag wandering around at sea.
That should be the job of the International Police.
"This guy is also a Person of the Water, and has been searching for Manaphy all along, the purpose being to find Samiya and seize the Sea Crown. Now he can definitely guess the Sea Crown is on Lucario; if he finds an opportunity, he will absolutely make a move against Cynthia and the others."
"I thought the People of the Water were all good people."
"If the People of the Water could be as united as the Dragon Tamer clan or the Dragon clan, they wouldn't have been reduced to this state today."
Juan smiled disdainfully.
He doesn't have much sense of belonging to the People of the Water. If it weren't for the connection through his mother, he probably wouldn't intervene in this matter at all, at most having Wallace remind Cynthia.
"Leave it to me."
Wallace put away the wanted poster.
Since the battle ended a year and a half ago.
Cynthia and Wallace could be considered to have become friends. Although they hadn't met again, occasional daily greetings and pleasantries did happen.
Anyway, he had nothing going on.
Might as well handle this matter for his master.
At this very moment.
On the sea surface not far east of Sootopolis City.
A pirate ship looking like an ordinary passenger liner was drifting leisurely on the sea.
And Wallace's target, Phantom, happened to be on this ship, looking at the deeds regarding Will and Cynthia, understanding what level his target was at.
"Another young and talented brat like this; I hate this kind of guy the most."
Phantom grabbed a handful of his thick beard, his face full of annoyance.
"Boss, should we go catch them?"
A lackey beside asked.
"Is your brain short-circuiting? Are you trying to get me killed so you can inherit my ship?"
Phantom glared at him in a bad mood.
Does he think he's a dumbass?
Running to other people's turf to cause trouble for someone who couldn't even be beaten by the Elite Four?
Phantom has walked the world for many years, and wouldn't underestimate someone's strength just because of their young age.
Moreover, Cynthia's strength is already publicly known to be strong.
"Then what do we do?"
"Just wait. She will come to Hoenn sooner or later, maybe to help that brat named Steven deal with Team Magma or Team Aqua. When that time comes, we just need to reap the spoils."
Phantom curled his lips, not anxious at all.
Been waiting for over thirty years anyway.
Doesn't matter waiting a few more years.
He can sit tight.
Regarding what things had happened outside.
Will and Cynthia did not know.
At this time they had just finished challenging the second Elite Four.
Were walking on the streets of Hearthome City preparing to shop, to buy some of the adult items Cynthia mentioned.
A little girl passing by, seeing Cynthia holding Will's hand, hurriedly grabbed the little rabbit beside her:
"Buneary~ let's hold hands and walk too~"
"Mimiru~"
Buneary raised her hand and held her partner.
Then the two little ones hopped away.
"Hearthome City has a lot of children and Pokémon."
Cynthia smiled watching this scene, feeling it was very cute.
"Mm, city characteristic."
Will nodded.
Every city has a city's style.
Hearthome City's style is being extremely friendly to children and Pokémon.
Moreover.
Hidden in this city are many things that can increase Pokémon's 'Friendship'.
"As a Champion, it's about protecting these, right?"
"Yes."
"I will protect everyone well."
"I will also protect you well."
Will raised his hand and patted Blonde-kun's head.
Cynthia's resolve made him very gratified.
If the talent for Aura Power was decided solely by willpower, then there would be many Aura Guardians in this world.
However, unfortunately.
Whether one can master Aura Power really cannot only depend on willpower.
"So sweet~ Lucario can also say sweet nothings now."
Cynthia smiled and teased a sentence.
"That's not sweet nothings, it's a promise."
Will's face turned serious.
"Alright, alright, I know, really, not cute at all."
Cynthia pouted her mouth slightly.
Following closely, her gaze was attracted by the items being sold in the shop beside them.
"Interested?"
Will swept a glance.
High heels.
These are the 'adult items' Cynthia was talking about.
As long as one is a girl, it's unavoidable to want to try wearing high heels, hoping to turn into those big sisters seen in childhood.
Lorelei once secretly wore her mom's high heels when she was 16, and then was reported by Will and got a severe beating.
Since then she was honest until 18, and only then put on her beloved high heels under the dual permission of Will and her mom.
But later in daily life.
Lorelei still wore sneakers more often.
Because this girl is careless and likes to hug him and run wildly, but running in high heels is truly suffering.
So, only when attending some formal occasions would Lorelei wear pretty high heels.
Now.
Cynthia has also reached the age where she can wear high heels.
"Mm, the high heels mom wears are especially pretty, I want to wear them too."
Cynthia nodded frankly.
"Then let's go in and buy them."
Will pulled her and walked inside.
Blonde-kun herself is tall, and her expression is cold.
Now putting on high heels as well, in the future, just relying on that aura of 1.9 meters (approx. 6'3") would probably be enough to deter bad guys.
Walking into the shoe store.
Cynthia's mouth opened slightly.
Her eyes darted back and forth among those pairs of pretty shoes, dazzling her.
"Lucario."
"Hm?"
"Don't know which pair to buy."
Cynthia can take half a day just to choose between two.
With these hundreds of pairs of shoes placed in front of her, she'd probably be agonizing until next year.
"No rush, first try what heel height in centimeters makes you feel more comfortable, the style can be chosen later."
Will casually picked a few pairs of shoes with different heights from the shelf beside.
He is a veteran in this aspect.
After all, Liz and Lorelei were both people who would wear high heels.
In his previous life, Kaoru also had a hobby of collecting high heels, and often carried him to go buy high heels.
Under Will's guidance.
Cynthia gradually found the height range she could currently accept.
It's about a height less than or equal to 8 centimeters.
Any higher would make her walking posture deform, and her ankles feel quite uncomfortable.
8 centimeters already belongs to the 'high heel' range.
This kind of height amplifies a person's aura, but it's also very uncomfortable to wear, suitable for wearing when attending major occasions.
For Cynthia to be able to handle an 8-centimeter height on her first time wearing high heels.
This is simply naturally gifted.
However.
"Let's buy low heels first to adapt."
Will still paid more attention to Cynthia's comfort issue.
Low heels are suitable for beginners, daily commuting, and occasions pursuing comfort.
For the current Cynthia, it is very suitable.
Coincidentally.
The shoes Cynthia wears in the anime are also low heels.
"Okay, Lucario, you choose for me."
"Then let's choose the black ones."
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