I know she really wants to help as well, and that way there’ll also be someone keeping an eye on her. ❞

Lusamine gave him a nod, considering what he had just said.

❝ In that case, how about this? I don’t want to steal too much of your time while you’re enjoying the region, so I’ll contact both you and Lillie whenever an Ultra Beast appears nearby.

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❝ It's nice to meet you as well. Lillie has mentioned you a few times, but now I understand where I've seen your face before. ❞

❝ Then I have a second question, what made you want to help this foundation? ❞

Lusamine rubbed her chin, thinking about what he had said.

❝ We could use some help, yeah… but first, I’d like to know where I’ve seen your face before. ❞

❝ Most portals disappear. We catch them and bring them here. We study them and focus on sending them back to where they came from. ❞

❝ If a portal doesn’t close, please notify us immediately. It’s dangerous to enter without the proper equipment. ❞

❝ That’s right. It’s a ball developed by my company specifically for Ultra Beasts.

It’s far more effective on Ultra Beasts, and much less effective on any other Pokémon. ❞

She explains, handing it to her so she can get used to its weight.

❝ I’m glad to hear your confidence. But I have to warn you, they’re far stronger than regular Pokémon. ❞

She takes a Beast Ball from her Desk.

❝ Besides, you’ll need to use these to catch them instead of regular Poké Balls. ❞

❝ It would be my pleasure. I’m sure you’ll get along well with Lillie and Gladion. Just let me know when you’re planning to arrive. ❞

❝ Well, I’ll go over the standard information about Ultra Beasts in a moment while I show you around the lab.

But the most important thing you need to know is this: we’ll contact you and let you know which Ultra Beast you’ll be facing, what its typing is, and where to find it. ❞

But if you really want to come, I could offer you a place to stay at my mansion. I won’t be there very often, since I’m busy managing the Aether Paradise. But you would have to share the place with my son and daughter. ❞

❝ Well, during this time of the season, tourism here is extremely high. That’s why most people book early.

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A grin appeared on the president’s face as she heard that.

❝ If that’s the case, I think the best place for you to take care of would be Melemele Island.

We’re short on staff there, and we’re lacking a Trainer capable of leading battles there. ❞

❝ I can confirm that Alola would be the perfect vacation destination.

However, if you’re still trying to book something now, you’re a little late. So finding a hotel or vacation park with available spots may be difficult. ❞

❝ Well… your face seems familiar. And I won’t turn down any extra help handling Ultra Wormholes.

But before I bring you in, I need to know what kind of Trainer you are. That way, I can assign the right support squad to work with you. ❞

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