Pokémon: Adventures with Sirona

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"They're good. Do whatever you want."

The air vibrated and "something" flew up.

"Ah, I'm tired"

"I've been walking all day and I'm tired."

In the evening, they strolled around the city, and after dinner, they returned to the hotel.

After a day of walking, my legs feel tired.

"But as expected of a coastal area, the seafood is especially delicious."

"There are some materials that you can't usually see, which is not bad."

Alto Mare faces the sea and is famous for its seafood.

In particular, Sirona likes the carpaccio she ordered, which uses a lot of seafood.

"But it doesn't matter. The sea is different from Mio City, and the feeling of the sea breeze is also different. It is the same sea, but there is such a big difference."

"I think it's because of the different regions."

"And the vibe of the people who live there. There are people living like this in places we don't know about. It's a strange feeling to think about."

Sirona said this while feeling the sea breeze blowing from the window.

Cam looked at him blankly from behind, but Sirona suddenly turned around and asked Cam with a serious face.

"What did you hear from Mr. Pengola?"

Hearing Sirona's question, Cam sighed deeply.

"Isn't that exactly what you expected?"

"You mean the big machine in the cathedral?"

"…what"

"That machine is a defense that protects the city, isn't it? Cam, have you heard the 'what about that machine?'"

"I asked Mr Pengola about the 'drive' of that machine."

"What did you say?"

"I didn't answer anything. But it turns out my prediction was correct."

Cam rolled his eyes.

"Can you tell me your prediction?"

Sirona sat in front of Cam and held his hand.

"When I was at Tamamushi University, I had many acquaintances from other departments. I have heard their stories, so besides archaeology, I also know more about machinery and drugs than ordinary people. Or, when I saw that When I think about a machine, rather than how it works as a defense mechanism, I think about 'what is the driving force."

"so?"

"The machine has a structure that holds things. By putting something in, the machine moves. Then I anticipate what that thing will be."

Cam's hands gained a little strength.

"Having said so much, you probably understand."

"Yes. The driving forces of that machine are Latias and Latios."

"Possibly. That machine uses Latias or Latios as 'live batteries' to move it."

Perhaps, predictably, it uses the bio-energy of legendary Pokémon to move.However, when that thing is fully activated, Latias, or Latias used as a living battery, may not be safe.

"Mr. Pengola didn't deny it. Perhaps he was a relative of the man, or something that kept the machine secret."

"Yes…"

"There are plenty of resources here, and we could be targeted by the outside world. It's a device to protect ourselves from those things. Half-baked power doesn't work. That's why we made Pokémon batteries."

"How does Cam feel when he learns this fact?"

Hearing Sirona's words, Cam raised his eyes and looked at Sirona.There was a flash of sadness in his eyes.

"However, it is still very sad. Such a magnificent machine must have taken a lot of effort to make it. Moreover, it must be a last resort to use Latias and others as batteries. So this town is full of people. Faith of Latias.

"Yes"

"Although sad, this is not a disgusting history. This kind of history is probably similar to other stories in human history. I understand that this is not a history that can be made public. However, when I think about those who conceal the truth and put I feel helpless with the guilt on my shoulders.”

That machine, Alto Mare's defensive installation, is run by the Pengola clan.Cam has no way of knowing this, but he feels helpless when he thinks that "someone has been carrying this guilt all their life."

"The determination of those who committed the crime, and the determination of the Pokémon who were motivated by themselves to protect the city, is to be commended. I won't say it out loud, but nonetheless, a beautiful piece of art." We archaeologists must not forget that there was a man who gave himself to this city.

Earlier, Sirona said to Cam. "Studying archeology means knowing the history of humans and Pokémon. And it doesn't have to be just the glorious ones. Some are bloody and some are dark. But we have to know that there are some people who gave themselves to them. Don't forget. We A record must be left for future generations. That is our raison d'être."

This teaching is the basic teaching when studying archeology in Keim.Because of this teaching, Keim learned the history of this Altomare, and his heart ached when he remembered the lives dedicated to it.

Sirona speaks to Cam.

"I agree with you on this one. Anyone can learn and record it. I can do it and then I can think of those people. It's not something anyone can do. Because in the end it's someone else's problem. It's frustrating. Surprised not everyone can think of someone from the past they don't know. But you can do it, be it good history or bad history, and keep it in your mind. I bet you demean yourself, Because you think all the bad things come to mind right away. But you can see it's a 'bad thing and accept it. That's your virtue."

Whatever history we have, we will record and pass it on.This is the job of those who study archaeology.Even if it is a negative legacy, don't forget that there was "something like that".

However, the recording party should not just record.Learn about records and use them as lessons.Sirona believes that anyone who cannot do this cannot be an archaeologist.

In this regard, Cam was able to do it from the beginning.Since he has no talent to guess instinctively, he is sensitive to what others give him.

However, I'm overly sensitive.

That’s why sometimes my heart hurts when I learn about this painful history.What matters is not what you do, but how you do it and what the person who does it thinks.The thought broke Cam's heart.

Stuck in the past, Sirona doesn't stop, even though she thinks it's enough to break her heart.

"It's enough to recall the past as much as you want. When you are stuck in the past and can't move forward, I will hold your hand."

Sirona stroked Cam's hand gently.

Even if Cam is stuck in the past and stops studying day by day, Sirona will hold his hand and start walking.

Just look back.It's good to think back.But no matter how late, I won't let you stop. "This is what it means to be your disciple," Sirona said.

"…what"

"If only you understood!"

Sirona tapped Cam's forehead with her finger, stood up, and looked at the night view of Altomare from the window of the room again.The sea breeze ruffled her long hair.

Cam rubbed his punctured forehead and turned his face to Sirona.

"Sirona"

"Yes?"

Cam said with a calm expression that no one else could see except Sirona.

"Thank you"

"Yes"

Just seeing that expression, Sirona felt that it was a kind of welfare.

"It feels really fresh."

"Are you the kind of person who can adapt in a few minutes?"

The next day, after breakfast, the two headed to Pengola to practice what it was like to drive a boat for water racing.Originally I didn't need Kem, but Sirona wanted to do it with me, so I reluctantly did.

But Sirona got used to being on the boat within minutes.Even Pengola, who has watched water sports for many years, has never seen anyone get used to it so quickly.

By the way, Cam simply can't do it.

"I wonder if it's all about sanity."

"Well, it doesn't matter, it's just that I was forced to, so I exposed my ignorance."

"Huhu, that's really interesting."

Cam looked at Sirona who was smiling lightly and sighed.Lucario walking beside me patted my back and comforted me.

"Damn, everything is good, but can you show me your strengths?"

"Leave it to me, my goal is the championship."

Sirona said confidently.

"It's almost time, but how about lunch?"

"Yeah, I don't know if there are any good shops nearby."

Sirona took out her smartphone and started searching the surrounding shops.

At this moment, Lucario turned around.