"Due to different habitats, Pokémon's forms—and even types—can change over time."
Seeing the silver-haired noblewoman's surprise, Wade naturally understood her thoughts.
Recent researcher discoveries. Examples: Exeggutor's Alola form. Rapidash's Galar form.
The same applied to Lilligant. Modern Lilligant—inhabiting forests—was purely Grass type.
But Lilligant from a thousand years ago lived deep in snowy mountains. The harsh environment developed their leg strength—adding a Fighting sub-type.
"Hmm... I see." Cogita nodded, satisfied. "Mr. Wade is truly knowledgeable~"
She believed she'd mastered quite a bit of Pokémon knowledge. Yet here—someone more capable. Something beyond her understanding.
Then—she grasped the key point.
The farm owner not only possessed extensive Pokémon knowledge.
He also seemed to know about her origins.
"Wait—Mr. Wade." The voluptuous, charming silver-haired noblewoman leaned forward. Grayish-brown beautiful eyes slightly misted. Her steady breathing quickened. "You know about the Hisui Region?"
Mature feminine musk wafted toward him. Teasing his nose like a feather. Making his heart race.
"You... you misunderstand!" Her face flushed. "Your humble self is not that kind of wanton woman! Not intentionally trying to seduce you—No... saying it like that doesn't seem right either... Wuwuwu~"
She tried to remedy. But with her flushed face and stammering tone—things seemed to be getting worse with every explanation.
Knowing how seductive her subconscious movements were, Cogita lowered her head. Her pretty face turned even redder. Her voluptuous, overflowing breasts became visible at the edge of her gown—revealing large expanses of fair, smooth skin.
Living in seclusion for many years. Mature and calm, but always engrossed in history and myths. Lacking social interaction.
Exposing her alluring figure like this for the first time—her mind momentarily froze.
"It's fine, Miss Cogita. Please continue~"
Wade—momentarily lost in her intoxicating scent—was neither an inexperienced youth nor a pure pervert. He skipped over the topic—offered an escape for the noblewoman too shy to speak.
"G-good." Cogita recovered. "Your humble self used to live in the Hisui Region."
She recounted her experiences. And a host of questions.
The essential questions of a time traveler.
Where is this place? What time is it now?
Wade nodded thoughtfully.
Just as he'd thought.
The mysterious prophet from the ancient retreat—a thousand years ago. She'd entered an opened time tunnel—traveled to Sinnoh a thousand years later.
Time-travel abilities in Pokémon? Fewer than ten.
Dialga—God of Time. But it would never casually use its ability or abandon its post. Risking the collapse of existing time.
Rule Dialga out.
Arceus—Creation God. Couldn't possibly be that idle.
Special Baltoy and Rotom from the anime—also had time-travel abilities.
After much thought—
The most likely candidate? Celebi.
Besides guarding forests, the Celebi Family's biggest hobby was time travel—constantly moving through different timelines.
He looked at the noblewoman watching him with anticipation.
"I can answer your questions. The current time is Alliance Calendar 2075. This is the Sinnoh Region—also called the Hisui Region a thousand years later."
"A thousand years later?"
Cogita's beautiful eyes widened.
"As for why you suddenly came here..." Wade continued. "I think it has something to do with her."
"Bii~"
Celebi—released from her Poké Ball—groggily opened her eyes.
Wade and a silver-haired noblewoman. Both staring at her.
Without questioning—one glance—she sensed the strong aura of an outsider from Cogita.
"Bii?!"
Oh no. Someone had come through the time tunnel so quickly.
Celebi felt like the sky was falling.
"So—your humble self can't go back?"
Cogita's slender brows furrowed.
"I'm... I'm sorry~" The feminized Celebi lowered her head, fair, soft fingers intertwining. "My ability really can't let you return to your original place."
Time travel in the real Pokémon world had limitations.
Travelers could traverse different time and space. But once they interacted with people or events in that time and space—they couldn't return.
If Cogita had stayed in Hiyori Forest, interacted with no one—Celebi could repair the tunnel. She could go back.
But she'd come to the farm. Interacted with Wade.
According to the Creation God's time-space rules—she could only continue living in the existing timeline.
Or the timeline would become chaotic.
"Time paradox." Cogita pursed her cherry lips. "I understand. Then—I'll start a new life in a different place~"
No imagined disappointment.
Knowing the mysteries of Legendary Pokémon, she'd already accepted it when she first arrived in the strange forest. This only confirmed it.
Her frown? Minor issues.
The books left in the ancient retreat—not brought with her. Special tea leaves—just put into the stove that afternoon.
Completely evaporated. Can't save it.
Two choices.
She nervously clutched her gown—trembling—looked up at the farm owner.
"Mr. Wade—are you willing to take in your humble self?"
"Of-of course, this concubine doesn't want to eat and drink for free. This concubine can—"
Household chores. She looked at the wooden house. At the empty egg noodle bowl.
Carefully cleaned. Exceptionally tidy.
Farm work? Compared to strong Wade—unsure if she'd help or just get in the way.
Cooking? A bowl of egg noodles—definitely not as good as his.
The charming, voluptuous silver-haired noblewoman lowered her head. Two blushes appeared on her face.
Myths and legends. Pokémon knowledge. None of it helped farm construction.
If she wanted to stay—besides her own lewd, mature body—she didn't know what else she could offer.
"It's alright." Wade shook his head, chuckling. "You can't go back. My Celebi is partly responsible."
Celebi's doing. As her Trainer, he couldn't ignore it. An extra pair of chopsticks wasn't a big deal.
Cogita—mature, charming noblewoman—once the villa was built, a housekeeper would be quite suitable.
"You can stay on the farm. Learn cooking slowly. You'll also need to learn modern knowledge. Don't worry about the rest."
"Understood, master." After a moment of shyness, Cogita obediently nodded.
In the Hisui Region a thousand years ago—an attached maid or housekeeper addressing a farm owner as "master" was perfectly normal.
Embarrassing. But akin to selling herself. From now on, she'd only be able to rely on the black-haired youth.
She needed to know her place.
"It's late. Bathe, then sleep."
Wade led her to the bathroom. Cogita had no other clothes—he gave her his own to wear tonight. He'd buy suitable outfits in town in the next few days.
She clutched the men's clothing—full of the farm owner's scent—instinctively lowered her head, blushing again.
Then—she looked at the bathroom with curiosity.
Gleaming mirror. Bath towel. Strange-looking object.
"That's a showerhead. Move the handle below to the left—hot water comes out. To the right—"
Before Wade could finish, curious Cogita turned the handle to the right.
"..."
He heard the sound of water. Turned his head.
Completely stunned.
Instantly—gushing water showered down. Completely drenching the silver-haired noblewoman.