Wela Volcano Park and the Lush Jungle were the two locations for acquiring the other two Z-Crystals.
The Totem Pokémon, which would be quite difficult for ordinary people to deal with, were essentially massacred by Ace and Green.
Having successfully obtained the two other Z-Crystals, it was getting late, and Ace and Green returned to the Tidal Song Hotel.
Having traveled all day, the two were a bit tired. After washing up, they went to the hotel restaurant for a meal.
The two of them, plus their respective Pokémon, reserved a large enough dining table so that they could eat together.
Ace genuinely enjoyed the atmosphere of everyone dining together. After eating a little, Ace watched with a smile as his Pokémon enthusiastically devoured their food.
But just then, at the entrance of the hotel restaurant, a green-haired youth, accompanied by two blonde and pink-haired girls, slowly walked into the restaurant.
The green-haired youth looked around and finally spotted Ace and their table.
The youth gave a slight smile, then slowly walked toward Ace and his table with the two girls.
"It's him?"
Ace was slightly stunned, then broke into a smile.
"Hello, sorry to bother you."
The youth softly said to Ace, "Have you seen my Zorua?"
Ace shook his head, smiling. "No, I haven't. Is there anything else you need?"
"You haven't seen him... then, could you allow me to listen to the voices of the Pokémon you possess?"
The green-haired youth said with a smile, then raised his hand to stroke Ace's Ninetales.
"Hoo!"
But just as the green-haired youth was about to touch Ninetales' fur, high temperatures erupted from Ninetales' body, and the chair Ninetales was sitting on instantly caught fire.
Flames rose, immediately causing the surrounding diners to cry out in surprise.
The rush of heat made the green-haired youth instantly retract his hand, avoiding the consequence of being burned by the flames.
Ace put down his wine glass, then wiped his mouth with a napkin. After placing the napkin down, he spoke lightly, "Did no one ever tell you that it's best not to touch other people's Pokémon without their owner's permission?"
Green stood up immediately, glaring at the green-haired youth. "Are you looking for trouble?"
The burning flames extinguished. Ninetales stood in the ashes of the chair, looking at the green-haired youth with hostility in its eyes. With just a word from Ace, Ninetales would immediately burn the green-haired youth into ashes!
"Heh, no one ever told me that."
The green-haired youth said with a smile, while the two girls behind him stepped forward, shielding the youth, their hands already gripping their Poké Balls.
"What a letdown."
Ace stood up, took out his Exclusive Balls, and recalled his Pokémon.
Seeing this, Green also recalled her Pokémon.
The two then calmly ignored the trio and, after a brief word with the approaching manager, walked out of the restaurant.
It wasn't until Ace and Green left the restaurant that the two girls finally put away their Poké Balls.
The blonde girl watched the green-haired youth pick up a Zorua that seemed to have run out from nowhere, and she said to the green-haired youth with some helplessness, "Lord N, Lord Ghetsis let us out and specifically instructed us not to conflict with the opposition. We should use our wits as much as possible, as we are not their match in terms of strength."
The green-haired youth, who was N, the apparent King of Team Plasma, stroked the Zorua in his arms, looked at the restaurant entrance, and said with a hint of delight, "He truly is an interesting fellow. Then let me see what kind of skill you truly possess."
"Lord N..."
"Helena, remember your place."
N looked at the blonde girl and said calmly, "I am the King of Team Plasma."
Facing N at this moment, Helena lowered her head and softly said, "Yes, Lord N."
On the other side, Ace and Green returned to their suite and went into their respective rooms.
Ace lay on the bed, recalling the green-haired youth, his lips curving into a wicked smile. "When I first captured the Tao Trio, I guessed a day like this would come. But I didn't expect that guy Ghetsis would dare to release N directly. Isn't he afraid that N will instantly suffer an unexpected death? Or is it that..."
At this moment, Ace thought of many things, but he was certain that this meeting with N today would definitely not be the last.
...
The next morning, Ace and a fully dressed Green took a boat to Konikoni City.
Konikoni City is located in the southwest of Akala Island, across the sea from Koni City, where they were temporarily staying.
Konikoni City has a gate built at the entrance of Route 9. Behind the red and yellow gate of brick and tile buildings is a very rich shopping street, and thanks to its coastal location, a large number of merchants have gathered there.
Ace took Green on a tour of Konikoni City, and soon a roadside shop caught Green's eye.
Green, being a girl, loved collecting pretty accessories and shoes. Seeing the special accessories and new styles of shoes she had never seen before, Green couldn't walk away.
But even though Green had expressed her feelings to Ace and came on vacation with him, when Ace saw something Green liked and prepared to buy it, Green refused to let Ace pay.
Instead, she personally haggled with the owner, finally buying a pair of pearl earrings at an extremely low price.
Of course, Green paid the money herself.
It wasn't that Green didn't want Ace to pay, but Green believed that if Ace wanted to pay, he should personally choose and buy something as a gift for her.
As a modern woman who is perfectly capable and has become an Elite Four member with a generous monthly salary, there was no need for a man to pay for everything.
"...So, if you want to pay, you should personally pick something out for me."
Green looked at Ace playfully and smiled. "But remember to choose something nice. If it's not pretty, I don't want it."
After speaking, she stuck out her tongue at Ace, then continued to admire the various accessories.
Ace chuckled, slowly following Green as she browsed.
When Ace and Green passed a jewelry store, Ace pulled Green, who was about to leave, and directly dragged her into the somewhat deserted shop.
"Welcome."
As Ace and Green walked into the jewelry store, the woman who was bored behind the counter instantly became energetic. She enthusiastically stepped out from behind the counter and said to the pair, "Is there a style you like? I can introduce them to you. We also accept custom services."
Ace nodded, glancing at the dark-skinned woman before him.
This woman was none other than the Island Kahuna, Olivia.
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