Not Being a Trainer This Time-Chapter 581 - 324: New Memories, Sudden Upheaval (Part 3)

"It seems like Ghost Mountain might have once been a volcano," Naoki speculated in his heart.

On an unknown date in an unknown year, after the volcano erupted, the Crystal Light Pool gradually formed in the crater.

The abundant volcanic ash scattered across the area made the land incredibly fertile, attracting people to settle and establish Kitakami.

"Could it be that the Tera comes from underground?" Naoki couldn’t help but guess.

"Boni?"

At this moment, Ogerpon wore a troubled expression because the stones were all under the water and it didn’t know how to retrieve them.

Seeing this, Naoki smiled and began to undress, "Leave it to me!"

Under the sunlight, he gracefully leaped and plunged into the lake, picking up several crystal shards from the bottom.

A moment later, Naoki resurfaced, smiling at Ogerpon, "Successfully got them!"

"Boni!" Ogerpon let out a happy growl.

Naoki put on his clothes and didn’t linger long, "Next, let’s head back to town to repair the mask!"

He mounted Koraidon, reached out to pull Ogerpon up, and returned to Mossui Town together.

As they approached, Ogerpon was still very afraid and voluntarily returned to the Poke Ball.

Seeing this, Naoki sighed helplessly.

With things like this, he didn’t feel like staying in Kitakami any longer because Ogerpon seemed to dislike it here.

"Well, maybe we can end the exchange activity early and go back to Paldea!"

Koraidon landed in Yukito’s yard, and Naoki handed the collected Tera Shards to Yukito.

Yukito was greatly shocked at how fast he was, "So quick?!"

"That’s because of the help from my Flying Pokemon!" Naoki laughed.

Koraidon proudly let out a cry, "Aga hiss!" Yes, it was indeed the one!

"I knew I was right!" Yukito took a deep breath, "Now, it’s time for the final step!"

He placed the Tera Shards onto the mask and then picked up tools to continue working.

Taking this opportunity, Naoki glanced around but didn’t see Kieran and Carmine.

Huh? Where did those two go?

Just as Naoki was wondering, Yukito suddenly exclaimed from inside the house, "It’s finished!"

Naoki immediately walked over, only to see Yukito holding a brand-new Teal Mask.

Set in the mask was a crystal radiating a beautiful glow, with a mysterious energy slowly flowing within.

With just one look, Naoki could feel something unusual about this mask.

It was definitely an exclusive item for Ogerpon, just like Dialga’s Adamant Orb!

"Alright, release Ogerpon now!" Yukito said with anticipation.

Naoki nodded, and with a flash of white light, Ogerpon appeared in the room.

Naoki reached out to receive the mask from Yukito and then handed it to Ogerpon.

Ogerpon stared blankly at the brand-new Teal Mask, and at this moment, time seemed to roll back.

Back then, a mask craftsman once handed it a mask just like this.

As past memories surfaced, tears glistened in Ogerpon’s eyes.

It looked up at Naoki, then wiped away its tears and put on the mask that carried new memories.

At the very moment Ogerpon donned the mask, atop Apple Hill at Loyalty Plaza.

As if resonating with the mask’s presence, a pillar of purple light shot up from the shrine dedicated to the Loyal Three.

Three Pokemon exuding an ominous aura crossed their arms and strode out slowly from within the pillar of light.

Seeing the familiar world, they had evil grins on their faces.

Meanwhile, as Naoki was asking Ogerpon how it felt wearing the new mask, a frantic voice came from outside.

Immediately following, a girl rushed in hurriedly and exclaimed:

"Grandpa Yukito, it’s bad! Kieran and Carmine got caught trying to steal masks at the Kitakami center!"