"Mainly, Typhlosion's own efforts were significant."
Typhlosion slightly bowed its head, the flames on its neck gently flickering, as if it was proud of its improvement and also felt proud of its Trainer.
Professor Laventon shook his head.
"Don't be too modest, a Pokemon's talent is indeed important, but an excellent Beast Tamer is equally indispensable."
"If the training method is inappropriate, then even strong talent is difficult to fully utilize."
After saying this, he took out a pre-prepared blueprint from beside the table.
"By the way, this is your reward for advancing to Three Stars."
Cynthia took the blueprint and noticed that it depicted a lightweight Pokeball.
Not only did the blueprint specify the internal structure, but it also listed the materials required for its creation.
"Feather Ball?"
"Indeed."
Professor Laventon introduced, "This type of Pokeball is very light, and its throwing distance is greater than that of ordinary Pokeballs."
"When facing airborne Pokémon, Feather Balls are also more likely to hit the target."
Cynthia carefully studied the blueprint.
Such Pokeballs can no longer be seen in modern times.
Even though some materials for its creation have gradually disappeared with the times, modern technology has the opportunity to find substitutes to reproduce Feather Balls.
The value of this blueprint goes beyond just helping them capture Pokémon in the Hisui Region.
Ash also leaned in, curiously looking at the crafting steps above.
Back in Azalea Town, he had once asked Mr. Kurt to make special Pokeballs using Apricorns, and for the sake of those special Pokeballs, he personally sought out the materials.
He ultimately received a complete set of special Pokeballs.
Now, a crafting method for a type of Pokeball he had never encountered was right in front of his eyes, so naturally, he was very interested.
"Is this really something we can make ourselves?"
"Of course." Professor Laventon nodded with a smile, "The crafting method is your Three Stars advancement reward."
"Not only that, Team Galactic has other types of Pokeballs, but those recipes require achieving higher Star Levels to obtain."
Ash's eyes lit up.
It was obvious that this was an intentional temptation from either Cyllene or Captain Kamado.
But one has to admit, this method is indeed effective.
"We will continue to strive to improve our Star Level!" Ash nodded.
Cynthia put the Feather Ball blueprint away.
"Thank you, Professor Laventon."
"It's what you deserve." Professor Laventon glanced outside, "Captain Kamado is still waiting for you up top, isn't he?"
"Yes, we're heading there now."
Ash recalled Typhlosion into the Pokeball, and Cynthia recalled Samurott as well.
"If you're preparing to undertake the task to quell the Noble, remember to include me."
Professor Laventon immediately added.
Such an important investigation, he certainly wouldn't want to miss.
"No problem."
The two bid farewell to Professor Laventon and quickly arrived at the top floor of the Galaxy Team Headquarters.
The people in the room were still the same three leaders from a month ago.
Kamado sat in the center, with Adaman and Irida standing on either side.
Seeing Ash and Cynthia walk in, the expressions of the three were somewhat complex.
In the past month, they had sent people to observe Ash and Cynthia's actions.
Initially, it was just to confirm the origins and intentions of Ash and Cynthia.
But as time passed, the messages returned by those responsible for observing were almost uniformly the same.
Ash and Cynthia were happy to help villagers and were very sincere towards Pokémon.
Now they also used Pokeballs, but they never regarded Pokémon as mere tools to obey orders.
Especially Ash.
Even though it was just a month of interaction, the trust Typhlosion and Goomy had in him was not weaker than the relationship between Pearl Clan members and their long-term partners.
Even with the use of Pokeballs, it did not damage their relationship, a fact that made both Irida and Adaman have to reconsider.
Perhaps what truly determines the relationship between humans and Pokémon has never been the Pokeball itself.
The key lies in whether the person using the Pokeball regards Pokémon as partners or thinks of them as a force to command.
"Captain Kamado."
Cynthia led Ash to the center of the room and nodded politely.
"Captain Irida, Captain Adaman, it's nice to meet you again."
After the three responded separately, Kamado spoke first.
"You have now become Three Stars members, I believe you know why I called you over."
"It's for the Noble Quelling mission agreed upon a month ago, right?"
Cynthia directly stated the answer.
Kamado nodded, his expression gradually turning serious.
"The target is the Noble of the Obsidian Fieldlands worshipped by the Pearl Clan."
"Over the past month, its condition has become even more unstable than before."
"Even though your abilities have improved, carrying out this mission there is still a risk to your life."
"In such circumstances, are you still willing to undertake it?"
After hearing this, the smile on Cynthia's face slightly faded.
Kamado had already made the mission and rewards clear a month ago, and they had continuously fulfilled commissions in order to complete this task, eventually advancing to Three Stars.
But now that the time has arrived, Kamado was still unwilling to directly request them to take action; instead, he showed an attitude of letting them voluntarily choose.
On the surface, it was a reminder of danger, while in reality, he wanted them to accept the task themselves.
In this way, the Galaxy Team could receive their help without Kamado needing to lower his stance to request assistance from the two new members.
His stratagem was clever, yet Cynthia thoroughly disliked such calculations. This guy, after suffering a loss once before, still hadn't learned his lesson?
Since you've put it this way, then...
"Since Captain Kamado thinks the mission is so dangerous, we should indeed consider it carefully." Cynthia said with a smile, "How about we put it on hold for now?"
"Alright, since you're picking up the task..." Kamado stopped abruptly halfway through, "What did you say?"
"I said, we can deliberate for a while." Cynthia's expression was calm.
Kamado's face suddenly became unpleasant.
He obviously hadn't anticipated Cynthia would back out in response to his words at this crucial moment.
These two people worked their way up to Three Stars within a month for the Noble Quelling mission.
They made such efforts to advance, clearly indicating the Stone Tablet was very important to them as well.
Given Kamado's original judgment, they should have immediately expressed their fearlessness against danger and taken on the commission voluntarily.
Yet, Cynthia refused.
Ash was somewhat bewildered as well; shouldn't they have declared that they could definitely complete the task right now? Why suddenly change to reconsidering?
He glanced at Cynthia's expression, and in the end chose not to speak.
Since his elder sister said as she did, she must have her reasons.
Irida sighed slightly and looked at Kamado with some helplessness.
Why not explain the mission clearly and earnestly request the two of them to take action?
Insisting on maintaining the dignity of the Galaxy Team captain at such a moment.
Now look, Cynthia's simple sentence shifted the situation completely to the opposing side.
But Irida couldn't continue to wait. The Noble of the Obsidian Fieldlands is worshipped by the Pearl Clan, and the pressure falls primarily on the Pearl Clan.
"Cynthia, Ash." Irida stepped forward, "Please don't take Captain Kamado's earlier words to heart."
"The one truly commissioning you is me."
She took a deep breath and then bowed her head to the two.
"I am requesting your assistance in quelling the Noble of the Obsidian Fieldlands on behalf of the Pearl Clan."
Kamado looked at Irida with a complex expression.
In comparison, his actions earlier indeed seemed redundant.
Irida, as the leader of the Pearl Clan, could directly request Ash and Cynthia's help for the sake of the Noble and Hisui Region's safety.
The so-called dignity of a leader is unimportant when it comes to such matters.
If the Noble remains in rage, it won't only be nearby Pokémon that suffer damage.
Villagers and survey team members of the Obsidian Fieldlands could also be attacked at any time.
Irida cannot personally act against the Noble worshipped by the Pearl Clan for generations, nor can she allow the Diamond Clan or Galaxy Team to forcibly defeat the Noble.
Ash and Cynthia are currently the only suitable candidates.
A gentle smile returned to Cynthia's face.
"The Pearl Clan is fortunate to have a leader like Irida. Since this is your request, we will take this task."
Although Ash didn't fully grasp the nuances of the previous verbal exchanges, he immediately showed a smile.
"Rest assured, we will definitely find a way to bring the Noble back to normal!"
Irida raised her head, her expression clearly more relaxed.
"Thank you both. Please, what exactly do we need to do?"
Cynthia brought the topic back to the task.
Irida seriously responded, "I believe you are already aware of the five Nobles in the Hisui Region?"
"Yes." Cynthia nodded, "During this month, we've been operating in the Obsidian Fieldlands and have investigated the Noble and Stone Tablet's information."
"We've understood most of the specific circumstances."