Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [458]

Savior?

When Baraz heard his sister declare the person before him a "savior," his immediate thought was that she had been deceived.

What kind of real savior would openly claim to be one?

Especially one who was currently holding Hoopa captive!

His sister had definitely been tricked!

Without hesitation, Baraz released his Solrock and shielded Meray behind him.

"Let go of Hoopa!"

Seeing Baraz’s cautious stance, August was genuinely baffled. Turning to Sabrina, Blue, and Gardevoir, he asked, “Do I really look like a bad guy?”

Blue hesitantly nodded.

Gardevoir nodded firmly.

Sabrina raised an eyebrow. “It's not about looking like one. Think about what you’ve done in the past.”

“...”

August felt deeply misunderstood. What was wrong with his past?

He was always the partner of justice and a nemesis of evil!

Justice needs no justification!

Ignoring Sabrina’s blatant defamation, August turned back to Baraz, “If you think I’m suspicious, maybe this will convince you.”

August showed his badge clearly to Baraz.

Baraz carefully examined it. “International Police?”

August smiled and nodded.

In the next moment…

Baraz frowned, unimpressed. “I’ve never heard of the International Police. Release Hoopa now, or I'll attack!”

Solrock glowed faintly beside him, seemingly echoing his threat.

Meray opened her mouth to speak, but Baraz firmly stopped her.

Facing this obstinate young man and his Solrock, August sighed deeply.

This was the first time he'd encountered someone who didn't recognize an International Police badge. Well, there was no helping it…

Just as August was about to patiently explain, the communicator on his belt suddenly buzzed.

Under Baraz’s wary gaze, August glanced down at the device.

"I was going to settle this nicely, but I have something urgent…"

"What?" Baraz was confused.

But before he could fully process it—

Snap!

August snapped his fingers, and Gardevoir simultaneously raised her hand.

In an instant, Baraz’s vision went black, and both he and Solrock collapsed to the ground unconscious.

“Brother!”

Meray rushed forward anxiously toward her fallen brother.

“Hoopa!” Seeing Baraz collapse, Hoopa also looked worried.

Seeing their panic, August reassured them gently. “Relax, he’s only unconscious. I have something urgent to deal with, so there's no time for explanations. How about you carry your brother along and I'll explain on the way?”

Meray visibly relaxed at his words and nodded after a brief hesitation.

If everything August said about Hoopa causing future chaos was true, they'd definitely need his help.

Trusting Mr. August can't be wrong!

Blue and Sabrina exchanged a glance, both sighing simultaneously.

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Lumiose City.
Meowstic’s Psychic Café.

Serena sat anxiously at a café table, dressed in outdoor attire with a red beret and sunglasses perched on her head.

It wasn't because the café was empty except for her, nor because the civet coffee she'd curiously ordered tasted strange.

Mainly, it was because Meowstic kept staring at her intensely.

Why does it keep staring? Is there something wrong with my outfit?

Serena tried hard to maintain her calm appearance, but internally, she was panicking.

Today’s outfit had been carefully chosen for her meeting with Ash. She wanted him to recognize her immediately. Could it be her choice was strange after all?

Meowstic remained silent, just staring fixedly at Serena, occasionally adjusting its hair elegantly.

Serena felt close to tears under Meowstic's intense gaze.

Mr. August, please hurry!

At that moment, a bell rang at the door.

Meowstic finally diverted its attention away from Serena to the entrance. Serena breathed a sigh of relief and curiously glanced toward the door.

She wanted to see who had rescued her from this awkward stare-down.

Then…

“Eh!?” Serena’s eyes widened in shock. “Miss Diantha?!”

Diantha, dressed in a white gown and accompanied by her Gardevoir, stepped gracefully into the café.

Upon hearing her name, Diantha—accustomed to meeting fans—smiled warmly, “Hello there! I didn't expect to meet a fan here. Would you like an autograph?”

Serena was about to explain the misunderstanding but quickly reconsidered upon hearing Diantha’s offer. She truly was Diantha’s fan, after all!

“Can I?” Serena shyly asked.

“Of course!” Diantha smiled kindly, signing her name on the notebook Serena offered.

Afterwards, Diantha tried to pet Meowstic, who swiftly dodged her hand.

“Meow~” Meowstic scowled at Diantha.

"Huh? But August was allowed to pet you last time…" Diantha pouted slightly.

Why the special treatment?

Mentioning August seemed to worsen Meowstic's mood.

“Meow!” Meowstic clenched its tiny paws angrily.

That scoundrel still owes me the petting fee!

Serena perked up upon hearing Diantha’s remark. “August? Miss Diantha, do you also know Mr. August?”

She immediately regretted the silly question. August was the World Coronation Champion—of course Diantha knew him!

She quickly tapped her own forehead and added hastily, “I’m actually here to meet Mr. August too.”

Diantha was surprised. “Oh, you know August as well?”

Serena nodded earnestly. “Yes, Mr. August told me to wait here. By the way, Miss Diantha, did you just say August touched Meowstic?”

She recalled how upon arriving, Meowstic had sternly pointed to a sign on the wall—[This is not a cat café, please do not casually touch the manager!]—making Serena confirm repeatedly before she could sit.

“Yes, he did. But this little one doesn’t seem to like me.” Diantha sighed. “But August got special treatment…”

Meowstic huffed indignantly, turning its face away as if still deeply offended by that incident.

Watching Meowstic’s reaction, Serena suddenly suspected why it had been staring at her earlier.

Perhaps she’d inadvertently gotten caught up in August’s affairs.

As Serena had this thought, the air beside her distorted suddenly.

In the next instant, several figures abruptly appeared inside the café.

Before Serena and Diantha could even react, Meowstic clearly recognized the newcomers. Without hesitation, it swiftly hid behind the counter, warily peeking from a safe distance.

“My head is spinning!” groaned a girl in a headscarf, holding her forehead.

“No worries, it always feels weird the first time. You get used to teleportation,” August reassured cheerfully.

Indeed, it was August’s group that had suddenly appeared.

Having received the urgent message, he had teleported directly from Creation Valley to Meowstic’s café.

Seeing Diantha and Serena, August smiled apologetically. “Looks like I kept everyone waiting.”

“No, I only just arrived myself,” Diantha replied politely.

Serena nodded in agreement, unsure what else to say.

“Let me introduce everyone. This is Meray, the unconscious one is her brother Baraz, and this little troublemaker here is Hoopa.”

“Hoopa!” Hoopa enthusiastically greeted, excited by the new environment.

After introducing everyone, August scanned the café, finally locking onto Meowstic behind the counter.

August smiled mischievously. “Come here~”

Seeing August’s wicked grin, Meowstic tightened her tiny fists nervously, not daring to approach. She knew better than anyone how dangerous August was.

Seeing her unmoving, August sighed dramatically. “Guess I have no choice but to use my ultimate move!”

Meowstic vowed she wouldn’t fall for August’s tricks ever again.

...

Three minutes later…

Clutching a box of Special Pokéblocks, Meowstic helplessly endured humiliation in August’s arms, allowing herself to be “toyed” with.

Seeing this, Serena confirmed her earlier suspicions once more.

Meray began to seriously doubt her judgment regarding August.

Hoopa gleefully munched on donuts it had found in the café.

After carefully observing Hoopa, Diantha spoke with surprise to August, “This Pokémon, could it be…?”

“Yes, it's Hoopa,” August confirmed casually.

Diantha looked at Hoopa curiously. This was the mythical Pokémon from Kalos legends. Even as the region’s Champion, this was her first encounter—and in such a casual setting, no less.

Hoopa finished one donut, reaching greedily for another, when Meowstic finally noticed the donut theft.

“Meow!”

Leaping from August’s arms, Meowstic confronted Hoopa fiercely.

But instead of backing down, Hoopa laughed mischievously. “Hee hee hee!”

Before Meowstic could protest, Hoopa offered compensation. It raised a golden ring above Meowstic, activating a portal.

Suddenly, a swarm of startled Alcremie dropped onto Meowstic, covering her completely in cream.

Meowstic: “…”

If looks could kill, Hoopa would have vanished long ago. But after a quick assessment, she sadly concluded she likely couldn't defeat Hoopa herself.

She wanted August’s help, yet pride kept her silent.

August watched with amusement as Meowstic struggled.

After brief introductions, Diantha explained the real reason for her visit: "The Kalos League Council asked me to request your help capturing Volcanion.”

August raised an eyebrow incredulously.

"No time, not interested, goodbye!" August immediately refused.

Had the Kalos League learned nothing from Hoenn's disaster with Rayquaza?

August summarized: the Kalos League Council had clearly lost their minds.

“How can you run a good Kalos League with idiots in charge?" August remarked casually to Diantha. “Maybe it's time for a new Kalos League.”

Diantha blinked, stunned. A new Kalos League? The thought had never occurred to her.

August smiled faintly. “But first—I need your help investigating a site near Dahara City.”

Turning to Meray, August nodded encouragingly.

Meray spoke nervously, “I only know its approximate location…”

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