[Acquired: Dream Research Knowledge!]

[Description: Secret research conducted by Team Plasma at the Dream Ruins, deeply related to dreams and aspirations. They tried to use dreams to widen the rifts in people’s hearts to manipulate their minds. This includes a vast amount of research on dreams and dream fissures!]

[With this knowledge, your perception of dreams deepens, aiding your development of corresponding dream devices!]

[Additional Acquisition: Psychic Illusion!]

[Description: A power allowing one to project illusions into reality through psychic ability. It is a special power possessed by psychics. Normally, illusions do not have physical substance.]

[However, using specific Psychic Crystals/Psychic Fragments/Dream Smoke, the illusions created can gain real combat capabilities. Combined with knowledge from the Otherworldly Voices, there is a 10% chance of creating an incredible illusionary projection!]

[Note: Psychic Illusion projections require strong mental power, usable only by veteran psychics. Projecting Pokémon or buildings will place great strain on one’s mind, requiring psychic-related support items. Currently, your maximum projection number is 1. Acquiring special Psychic Crystals can raise this limit.]

The researchers whose minds had been shattered began to weep uncontrollably, as their inner darkness faded, and they started to reflect upon their past deeds.

Unfortunately, most of these researchers were only involved in dream and psychology research, completely unaware of Team Plasma’s internal secrets or important classified information.

In most cases, it was Asura leading them.

“But even so, this will force Team Plasma to be more restrained. Their testimonies will be reported to the League. The Unova League will take appropriate measures, probably restricting Team Plasma’s preaching activities and notifying each city to ban their proselytizing. Whether the cities will listen, though, is another matter.”

Unova’s cities had considerable autonomy, very much like America.

Moreover, even without using Pokémon like Gothitelle to erase people’s memories, their theories still had significant public appeal. Discussions about the relationship between humans and Pokémon were highly philosophical and attention-grabbing topics, attracting both Trainers and non-Trainers alike.

“Your psychic powers are amazing. Just moments ago they were baring their teeth at us, claiming their failures weren’t their fault, and now they’re confessing everything.”

The future-seeing psychic girl looked amazed. “Compared to this, my half-baked precognition is nothing.”

“Heh, dreams are the driving force of life. But if you’re careless, they’ll just slip away with a whoosh. These researchers are the perfect cautionary example.”

After bidding farewell to the three psychics and Sazeko, who intended to continue her research, everyone returned to Striaton City without delay.

As for the researchers, the psychics said they would escort them to law enforcement. The researchers cooperated, as they were all in a “repentant” state of mind.

“Ah! With the Connected Aura and Dream Smoke, the C Device can operate! Though, as I said before…”

Fennel looked a bit embarrassed. “There are still some technical problems left with the C Device. They aren’t the most critical parts, but they’re indispensable. I need time to develop them.”

“For example, how to connect the Connected Aura, or how to make Dream Smoke function within the device. These are major research topics. But I won’t need your Riolu with me all the time.”

“I’ve thought of a good method. If Aura and the wavelength of dreams are similar types of power, then it should be possible to record them with machines.”

“And now, with the data from these researchers, I can develop this device even faster!!!”

“Give me… a month. No, twenty days should be enough! I should be able to create a test version of the C Device!”

Hikaru knew asking Fennel to instantly finish the C Device was unreasonable. In the original game, even during the protagonist’s journey in Black and White, Fennel was still testing the device, though at that time only the final Dream Smoke step remained.

But now, with the additional Team Plasma dream research, development would progress dramatically!

“Twenty days is a bit long. I’ll help you. That timeframe can be shortened!”

At that moment, the Connected Tree sent a mission:

[Celebration Mission: Developer of the C Device!]

[Description: The C Device is developed by Fennel to record the data of various Trainers. It is a high-tech electronic product. Please assist Fennel in completing the test version as soon as possible, using nearly all your technological knowledge! The Connected Tree places all its hopes upon you both!]

[Rewards: Release Orb ×15, C Device Skins ×5, Unova Stones ×5, Connected Certificate ×?, Release Power Registrations ×3, Intense Emotion ×1, Instantaneous Crossing Power ×1.]

[Note 1: Rewards will only be granted once the test version C Device operates normally and successfully enters both the Connected World and the Dream World. Both worlds are essential! With the C Device, you should be able to access the black and white Inner World!]

[Note 2: Fennel will be registered as one of the Release Power users. This is necessary.]

Hikaru: “…?”

The device isn’t even built yet, but the skins are ready?!

Connected Tree, you bastard…!

And if I can access the Inner World, shouldn’t the reward include Alder Champion ×1 too?

“I’ll assist you for three days and nights in development, but I have other things to do afterwards. Trust in my abilities – three days is enough to tackle critical technical challenges.”

“Because there are missions that must be completed, the C Device test version must be finished quickly. My goal is within ten days!”

With Team Rocket’s mechanical knowledge, Cyrus’s electromagnetic signal engineering, and deciphered portions of Team Plasma’s technology, overcoming what Fennel considers difficult shouldn’t be a problem… after all, I have My Thought Power.

If all else fails, I’ll just force-build one with Team Rocket’s brute-force methods. At worst, there’s risk of explosions, malfunctions, instability, or loss of control!

For a Super Sinnoh Person like me, no problem!

“As for those Pokémon, don’t worry. I’ll take them to Nacrene Town for care. Professor Juniper’s backyard is big enough for them to settle.”

Professor Juniper said that while her research lab’s backyard wasn’t as large as Professor Oak’s, it could still accommodate these Pokémon.

After all, these Pokémon had just been abandoned a second time by humans. Even if they were returned to Trainers, they likely wouldn’t trust humans again, making “returning them” meaningless.

Moreover, having these Pokémon would greatly aid Professor Juniper’s academic research. Investigating their ecologies, habitats, behaviors, and origins would be time-consuming but extremely rewarding!

Professor Juniper asked, “You’re helping Fennel for three days. Where will you go after that?”

She wanted Hikaru to visit Nacrene Town, even for just a day, so she could gather data on Deoxys and other Pokémon.

“Please… come to Nacrene Town. I know you’re burdened by your mission!” Professor Juniper clasped her hands together. She rarely pleaded like this, but her curiosity was irresistible this time.

“I need to find Alder Champion, fulfill my friend’s wish, and handle other important matters. Next, I’ll return to Nimbasa City, then to Castelia City. After that…”

At Castelia, there would be two choices: go to White Forest to seek Alder’s third trace, or to Celestial Tower in Mistralton City for his second trace.

Ultimately, the destination was Opelucid City, where secrets awaited.

During this journey, he would also visit Marvelous Bridge and Icirrus City to fulfill Cresselia’s request, making Mistralton City an unavoidable stop.

Plus, he needed to search for composite metals.

When Hikaru asked Professor Juniper about this, she pondered. “Special metals… composite metals? I’ve never heard of that, but Driftveil City might have clues since it’s an industrial hub.”

“Twist Mountain might also have some, though I’m not sure. There’s industry there too. By the way, how do you even know about all these strange things?”

Hikaru just smiled silently, and Professor Juniper didn’t press further. The two reached a mutual understanding – after Fennel’s development, he would visit Nacrene Town for a day.

“Ahahaha! That would be wonderful! Thank you so much!”

Seeing Professor Juniper’s enthusiasm, Hikaru thought to himself – anyone else would think she had fallen in love with Deoxys… She was about twenty-two years old?

Though asking a lady’s age is impolite, she was probably slightly younger than Cynthia?

But for Cynthia, a descendant of the Ancient Sinnoh People, aging was never an issue – she always looked eighteen to twenty-two.

And so, development of the device began.

Hikaru’s advanced technological methods left Fennel in awe. Many times she couldn’t comprehend how the instruments and devices functioned together, to which Hikaru could only say:

“Don’t question Team Rocket’s ways.”

With Team Rocket’s green-skinned technology, combined with Cyrus’s and Team Plasma’s professional engineering, it actually looked legit – ignoring the small risks of explosions and malfunctions, the cost-effectiveness was top-notch!

That night, Fennel was overjoyed. Many problems that would’ve taken her a week were resolved in just half a day!

As expected, the timeframe had been greatly shortened!

After helping Fennel finish work that night, Hikaru took out the Dream Smoke.

This time, he would truly enter the dream. Hopefully, he wouldn’t be interrupted.

With Dream Smoke, he could enter the Dream World anytime, anywhere. At least, for him. Others couldn’t do the same.

So, the Pokémon he chose to bring into the dream this time was—

Riolu!

Let this new companion meet the old friends!

Familiar pink dreams wrapped around him. There were no nightmares this time, nor special messages. As his eyes closed, the dream turned pink, and when he awoke again, he was in the Dream Workshop.

Riolu’s surprised bark rang out beside him, the blue puppy staring in wonder at the room.

Is this… a dream?

Riolu blinked.

“Awwooo! (Behind you!)”

Hikaru turned around in confusion and saw—

Deoxys!

The Warrior of Light had appeared in the dream as well. It looked around with a curious expression, only regaining focus upon seeing Hikaru and the blue puppy.

[Is this… a dream?]

“I didn’t expect you to come too! Yes, this is the Dream World.”

“I used your dreams to enter here through Dream Smoke. Before, I could only enter randomly via the Symbol Stone Slab. Soon it will stabilize.”

Hikaru smiled happily. Two new companions had come to their dream home. He pushed open the Workshop doors.

Immediately, a fertile field appeared before Riolu and Deoxys, along with many other Pokémon!

“Awoo!”

“Mela!”

Familiar calls rang out as Swanna and Larvesta, who had been resting nearby, immediately noticed and rushed over—Larvesta came as a cocoon!

“Long time no see, everyone!” Hikaru hugged Swanna’s neck and patted Larvesta with fireproof gloves.

But Larvesta seemed displeased with the touch on its flame.

It raised its head proudly, and to Hikaru’s surprise, activated its ability.

Hmm, is its Ability fully Drought now?!

“Mela…” Larvesta spoke awkwardly. Its Flame Body often burned friends accidentally, and as it still couldn’t fully control it, it would often go to the Training Maze to wash away the trait.

Ah! There was one more thing!

“Awooo~” Swanna licked Hikaru, then cooed softly, looking down at the two new Pokémon beside him!

Hmm! New companions, huh!

[This is… a Dragon-type Pokémon… how beautiful, with its crystalline crown…]

“Awo!” Swanna’s sharp eyes instantly noticed Deoxys’s core!

Hey, you’re blue crystal too!

I’m blue too!

We’re lifelong dear friends reunited!

Ah, and that puppy is blue as well!

Blue forever!

“Mela mela!” Larvesta protested, telling Swanna it had something important to say.

But just as it was about to speak, Calyrex floated over.

『My friend! Thou hast finally returned to this world of dreams! Recently in Unova, something great has happened. The Swords of Justice and their disciples no longer appear here as often. The Light Stone and Dark Stone are also frequently emitting strong reactions.』

『Larvesta has been cared for well by its father Volcarona. That Volcarona apparently hails from the Ancient Castle and is linked to a Dragon Stone there. It also mentioned something about giants, which greatly surprised me…』

『Also, people from Nacrene Town sometimes appear here, but I’ve never seen Regirock and the others enter. Perhaps because they are Eternal Pokémon and do not sleep.』

『Ah! By the way! During thy battle with the Creator God at Sinnoh’s ruins, we witnessed everything through the Workshop’s special room. Truly amazing and magnificent!』

『And, there is a strange being here, insisting on seeing you…』

“Melaaa!!!” Larvesta screamed in frustration, rolling on the ground!

I wanted to speak too!

Interrupting Swanna! Hate it!

Damn you, Calyrex! Hate it!

It then pounced onto Calyrex, wildly spraying fire on its giant head.

『Waaah! Stop! My crown, my big head!』

(End of Chapter)

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