Chapter 607: The Ecosystem Egg and the Hei Ze Heir
Chapter 607: The Ecosystem Egg and the Hei Ze Heir
The next morning, Shi Lan, the principal of Blueberry Academy, visited the ranch.
Upon learning that the Trainer had accepted the invitation to teach at Blueberry Academy, Shi Lan rushed to the Paldea Region that very night.
When he arrived at the ranch, Shizuru was milking the Riding Goats.
Hearing the noise, Shizuru turned around and saw a man in a white suit, his skin tanned, resembling the "Saps" from Africa that Shizuru had seen in videos from his past life.
Thanks to Yecai's description the night before, Shizuru instantly recognized the man.
"Good morning, Mr. Shizuru," Shi Lan said, removing his gentleman's hat and bowing slightly. "I'm Shi Lan, the principal of Blueberry Academy. I heard from Chief Shi Lan that you've accepted the Academy's invitation, so I came to visit you."
"Hello, Principal Shi Lan," Qi Shu said, having heard the conversation and stepped out.
"Hello, Ms. Qi Shu," Shi Lan greeted politely.
Qi Shu nodded in response.
Shizuru placed the Life Goat Milk aside, patted the Riding Goat's head, and invited Principal Shi Lan to the living room.
"In that case, I shall follow your lead," Principal Shi Lan said, putting his hat back on and following the couple to the living room.
The living room was filled with Pokemon playing, and Shi Lan, from the Solosis family, immediately recognized the rarity and uniqueness of these Pokemon.
There was a humanoid Pokemon covered in gold, a small girl-like Pokemon in a green coat, and a Pokemon resembling a Hypno with tiny fangs...
Each of these rare Pokemon was hardly seen outside, and some were not even recorded in the Pokemon Compendium.
No wonder he was the most mysterious and powerful Trainer in the Paldea Region! Shi Lan couldn't help but admire him.
Upon seeing the visitors, Little Attendant brought over some tea and placed it in front of the guests. Big Attendant glanced at the tea and silently continued sweeping the floor with his broom.
"Thank you very much!" Shi Lan smiled and expressed his gratitude.
"Ai~" Little Attendant was delighted. She hugged the tray and turned to continue with her tasks.
"I heard that Blueberry Academy was founded by you, Principal Shi Lan. It's incredible to have such a large academy built on the sea!" Shizuru casually brought up a topic.
"It's not just me; there were also many Pokemon and workers involved," Shi Lan said with a smile. "I'm glad you accepted our invitation."
"I also want to see what this academy on the sea looks like," Shizuru said.
"Of course, have you made your decision?" Shi Lan asked, referring to Shizuru's agreement to become a teacher at Blueberry Academy.
"Yes," Shizuru nodded. "In my life, I've tried many things, but I've never taught. I want to experience it."
In his two lifetimes, Shizuru had been an office worker, a factory worker during summer vacations, and then a farmer after his transmigration. Now, with the opportunity to be a teacher, he was eager to give it a try.
"Haha! It seems Mr. Shizuru is even more interesting than I imagined," Principal Shi Lan laughed. "In that case, I won't say much. You can tour the academy yourself when you arrive!"
Shizuru had some free time that day.
It was the weekend, and Wing Da Wang was at home as the Nangguang Gym was closed for the day.
Principal Shi Lan's visit was to invite Shizuru to tour Blueberry Academy, providing him with an introduction to the academy's facilities and operations.
The two quickly agreed, and Qi Shu fully supported the idea.
"Hehe, in that case, you can go with peace of mind! Leave the ranch to us!" Qi Shu said.
At 10 a.m., Shizuru handed over the ranch's affairs to Qi Shu and set off for Blueberry Academy with Gogoat.
Principal Shi Lan accompanied them, and they took the Rage Parrot Air Taxi, a unique transportation in the Paldea Region. In just over two hours, they reached their destination.
On the vast blue sea, Shizuru spotted a massive blue structure.
The overall shape of the building resembled an Inuit ice house, with a narrow battle bridge at the front connecting to a cluster of buildings. Behind this complex stood a hemispherical, gigantic facility.
The Rage Parrot Air Taxi landed on the battle bridge, surrounded by students in blue uniforms.
Unlike the Padiya Academy, most students here were young, ranging from eight to twenty years old.
"We've arrived. This is Blueberry Academy!" Principal Shi Lan looked up at the buildings ahead and said, "Follow me! I'll give you a tour of the academy."
Shizuru nodded and followed behind the other person, heading towards the front.
As they passed through the academy's gates, they saw rooms on either side of the lobby. Principal Sy Lan began to speak:
"This is where the students usually hang out. On the left are the classrooms, club activity rooms, and the canteen. On the right are the dormitories and the student cafeteria."
"Of course, none of this is the main point."
As Sy Lan spoke, he continued walking forward.
After passing through an automatic door, a vast expanse of wilderness came into view.
In the distance, tall mountains stood, and a beach lined with coconut trees. Even further, a continuous range of snow-capped mountains could be seen!
Above these areas, a massive transparent dome covered the landscape.
This place...
Shizuru was momentarily stunned, and three words flashed through his mind—Ecosystem Garden!
Principal Sy Lan's eyes gleamed with passion: "This is the underwater courtyard I designed myself, and there's only one like it in the world. Everything here is tailored to nurture powerful Trainers. We call it the Ecosystem Egg!"
"Ecosystem Egg..." Shizuru repeated softly.
Before he came to the Pokemon world, he often fantasized about having an Ecosystem Garden where he could raise his favorite Pokemon.
This place was exactly what he had dreamed of!
"It's amazing!" Shizuru couldn't help but exclaim.
His gaze fell on the distant grassland, where, as he expected, various Pokemon made their homes.
Scyther, Jigglypuff, Happiny, Volbeat, Dodrio, and Rhyhorn...
Hearing Shizuru's awe-struck tone, Principal Sy Lan smiled.
"Well, let me give you a detailed introduction to this place!"
"As you can see, the Ecosystem Egg has four areas. We're currently in the Grassland Zone, and there's also the Coastal Zone, Canyon Zone, and Polar Zone."
"Each area has its unique geographical features and climate, creating diverse natural environments. We've brought in Pokemon from all over the world that are adapted to these ecosystems. You can say that over two hundred types of Pokemon live here!"
"These Pokemon will thrive and reproduce here. The Ecosystem Egg perfectly simulates external ecosystems. The artificial sky projected on the walls and dome of the Ecosystem Egg also changes with the time and weather, showcasing various landscapes."
"Our students can battle and explore freely here, encountering all sorts of Pokemon. Whether it's Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, or even the distant Alola region, you can find Pokemon from all these regions here!"
Principal Sy Lan was proud of his masterpiece.
Impressive! Shizuru was amazed.
It was known that only over a thousand types of Pokemon had been discovered in the world, and this place had one-fifth of that number.
Even the entire Kanto region didn't have this many Pokemon species!
Perhaps this was the reason for Blueberry Academy's rapid rise? Compared to traditional Pokemon schools, this place was a "magnificent masterpiece."
"I won't go into the specifics of the Pokemon types, but you can explore them on your own when you have time. If you encounter Pokemon you like, you can even try to catch them!" Sy Lan smiled and added, "Oh, I almost forgot to introduce you to the class schedule!"
Sy Lan checked his Lotad Phone and said, "Follow me! Let's go to the Coastal Zone!"
The Coastal Zone was right next to the Grassland Zone, and although it was quite a distance away, both of them had riding Pokemon for transportation.
Soon, they arrived at the Coastal Zone.
As soon as Shizuru entered, he noticed the change in temperature and climate.
The air in the Grassland Zone was slightly dry, but in the Coastal Zone, it became noticeably humid and warm.
In the distance, a continuous beach and seawater could be seen, and the Pokemon inhabiting this area were completely different.
The Dry Skin Pokemon, like Forretress and Rhyhorn, were nowhere to be seen, replaced by Pokemon living in lush flower beds, such as Sunflora, Hoppip, Skitty, and Alolan Grimer.
Led by Sy Lan, Shizuru and Gogoat climbed a hill overlooking the beach, where an open-air facility and pavilion stood.
Many students in blue uniforms were gathered here, listening to a bespectacled female teacher with a ponytail lecture about the type advantages and disadvantages among Pokemon.
"This will be one of your classrooms from now on. Oh, and you're planning to come here every Saturday morning for classes, right?" Shizuru asked.
Shizuru nodded. Nangguang Gym was closed for a holiday, and Qi Shu would be at home taking care of the children, so he had time to come for half a day.
"In that case, we'll schedule your classes for that morning. I'll send you your class schedule and the locations and times later. You'll just need to come over when the time comes," Sy Lan said.
"So, what exactly am I supposed to teach these children?" Shizuru asked.
His gaze fell on the female teacher teaching a group of young students not too far away.
Should he teach them about Pokemon ecology or the type advantages and disadvantages?
Sy Lan quickly understood Shizuru's intention.
Smiling, he said, "That's up to you. You can share your understanding of Pokemon battles, your experiences in training Pokemon, and even your championship insights."
Shizuru: "..."
However, he wasn't a professional trainer; his success had nothing to do with hard work and sweat.
Fortunately, Shizuru had experience playing games and battling from his previous life, which he could combine with the situation in this world to teach the students here.
"Moreover, your students aren't these first-year newcomers. The class you'll be teaching is made up of junior and intermediate trainers who have already become trainers and gained some experience," Sy Lan said with a smile.
Shizuru understood, and he nodded. That wasn't a problem; as long as they weren't top-tier trainers or above, he could still share some of his experiences.
As noon approached, Shizuru didn't return to the ranch but accepted Principal Sy Lan's invitation to have lunch with the students in the cafeteria of Blueberry Academy.
In the afternoon, the principal handed Shizuru his class schedule and introduced him to the teachers at the academy.
Upon hearing his reputation and identity, the teachers were all visibly shocked.
Principal Sy Lan had managed to invite such a powerful figure! One of the teachers, upon learning that Shizuru was from the Paldea Region, showed a keen interest.
She stepped forward and introduced herself with a smile, "Hello, I'm Bai Lei Ya. Interestingly, I also have a connection to the Paldea Region! Have you heard of Hei Ze's story? I'm a descendant of Hei Ze, the captain of the Zone Zero Observation Team 200 years ago!"
Hei Ze?
Upon hearing these words, Shizuru froze in place.
Of course, he knew about Hei Ze. Two hundred years ago, Hei Ze had organized the Zone Zero Observation Team, ventured into the Paldea Pit, and reached the bottom for the first time. There, they observed Paradox Pokemon.
Dr. Aurene and Dr. Futo's Crimson Violet Tome was written by Hei Ze.
After leaving the Paldea Pit and returning to the surface, Hei Ze documented his experiences in the Crimson Violet Tome, informing the world of this significant discovery.
However, due to the bizarre content, these stories were eventually treated as urban legends by the public, and the Crimson Violet Tome gradually became a second-hand book.
And now... was this teacher, Bai Lei Ya, a descendant of Hei Ze?
Could it be that this teacher, Bai Lei Ya, was connected to the main story of the DLC? Shizuru couldn't help but wonder.
Because it was all too coincidental. Hei Ze ventured into Zone Zero, discovered Paradox Pokemon, and wrote about everything he saw, shrouding it in mystery.
The experiences he went through and the discoveries made by Dr. Aurene and Dr. Futo were paradoxical.
After all, the two doctors believed that they had summoned Paradox Pokemon from the past and future to the present.
But clearly, 200 years ago, Hei Ze had already discovered the existence of Paradox Pokemon in the Paldea Pit...
It was as if a huge mystery had been left unsolved in the game, with no explanation provided to the players.
Could it be that the answer was hidden in the DLC?
Shizuru looked at Bai Lei Ya in front of him and greeted her.
"I never expected to meet a descendant of Hei Ze here. My name is Shizuru."
Upon hearing this, Bai Lei Ya was taken aback.
From the trainer's tone, it seemed that he believed Hei Ze's experiences were real.
This was rare, as many people had treated those bizarre experiences as urban legends.
A trainer from the Paldea Region, with incredible strength, who believed in the authenticity of Hei Ze's story...
At that moment, Bai Lei Ya couldn't help but feel a deep interest in the trainer before her.
She recalled the "Disc Pokemon" mentioned in the Crimson Violet Tome and thought about her pending request to investigate Zone Zero.
Perhaps, the trainer before her could help, Bai Lei Ya thought.
(End of Chapter)
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