However, something unexpected happened at that very moment.
The instant the Aura approached Mimikyu's disguise, it vanished completely.
Mimikyu let out an annoyed cry, seemingly disappointed in itself for failing to perform the technique properly.
Roy quickly stepped forward to comfort his Pokémon. "It's alright. You've made excellent progress already. Just keep practicing, and you'll get it next time."
Mimikyu nodded in understanding and continued attempting to control the Aura into the form it desired.
The Ghost-type seemed to be in much better spirits now.
Roy's way of thinking made perfect sense.
For Kommo-o, the layer of scales covering its body serves as its primary means of defense.
Therefore, Kommo-o can absorb Aura into its body to strengthen and reinforce its external scales.
However, this method of using Aura to create what could be called "Aura Armor" simply isn't suitable for Mimikyu.
Mimikyu is a Ghost-type Pokémon. It doesn't have scales, and strictly speaking, it doesn't even possess traditional skin.
What Roy had been referring to earlier as "skin" was in a broader sense—the outer contour or disguise that forms Mimikyu's appearance.
With such an ethereal body structure, Mimikyu was naturally unable to directly replicate Kommo-o's armor technique.
This was the main reason why Mimikyu couldn't progress further despite becoming skilled at manipulating Aura itself.
However, following Roy's guidance, the learning of this inheritance technique could continue through a more fundamental approach.
Meanwhile, on Akala Island...
Following the gracious invitation of Tapu Lele, Caroline accompanied both Tapu Lele and Tapu Koko on their journey.
A vast sea of flowers greeted them, carrying a refreshing fragrance on the breeze.
The visual spectacle was stunning, creating a powerful impact on all the senses.
Of course, after Tapu Lele carefully explained to Caroline which areas were better left unexplored, Caroline gained a new perspective on this innocent-looking pink Pokémon with its perpetually cute smiling face.
"Koko!"
Congratulations on becoming Alola's Divine Envoy.
In the time ahead, Tapu Lele will explain everything about the four major inheritances.
Then, when you're ready to leave Alola, I will open a spatial gateway for you to return to Earth.
Let's work hard together in the days to come!
"Lele~"
Let's do our best!
Because Caroline had earned Tapu Lele's favor, her process of becoming a Divine Envoy would proceed much more smoothly than it had for others.
The other two guardian deities—one afflicted with advanced laziness and the other dealing with antisocial tendencies—showed little interest in the appointment of Divine Envoys.
Tapu Koko looked Caroline over from various angles and seemed quite satisfied with this envoy who possessed both good looks and strong abilities.
Gardevoir danced happily among the sea of flowers, feeling proud that her trainer had become such an important Divine Envoy.
However, Caroline's face didn't show any particular happiness.
Instead, she frowned slightly, troubled by something despite receiving approval from both Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele.
"I want to ask something. Is the other trial-taker who came to Kommo-o's trial with me... is his trial finished?"
Through their telepathic network, Tapu Koko went out of its way to identify who Caroline was referring to.
After learning that the person in question was Roy, both Koko and Tapu Lele exchanged bewildered glances.
Why didn't we know that our honored partner had such a close female companion?
The two guardian deities worked hard to maintain their dignified divine forms to cover up the sharp cries echoing in their minds.
"Koko..."
Master Roy is a partner of the gods, so he can continue his training in Alola for as long as needed.
Caroline thought back to the dazzling figure she had seen sitting on Solgaleo's back, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
That's right. How could she have forgotten something so important in her rush?
Caroline, still unaware of her own wandering thoughts, felt a faint sense of anticipation growing within her.
The two guardian deities exchanged knowing glances and could see each other's giggling laughter.
It seemed like there might be some interesting developments to witness.
On the first day of training in Alola, Ribombee took the lead in teaching about the inheritance of the Aura Flow.
Psychic-type Pokémon found it relatively easy to control the flow of Aura.
After all, learning this inheritance technique consumed a considerable amount of mental energy.
Psychic-type Pokémon were naturally the best at controlling spiritual power among all Pokémon types.
The trial-takers who had successfully survived the challenges on Akala Island had all received substantial training and experience.
They returned to Earth carrying news about Alola's spirit realm.
The moment they emerged from the spatial gateway, they were nearly overwhelmed by the flood of attention and inquiries.
Some people even approached them for interviews about their experiences in Alola's spirit realm, while others offered conditions that would make any ordinary person's mouth water.
However, among these young trainers who had participated in the island challenge, every single one of them had the backing of a major family or organization.
On the other hand, trainers like Roy who came from ordinary families and managed to reach this level were truly rare exceptions.
Therefore, these highly sought-after participants in the island tour were naturally whisked away by the forces they belonged to and placed under protection.
This was done to prevent important information from falling into the hands of rival organizations.
But as a result, even fewer people knew about Roy's current situation, let alone his connection to Solgaleo.
The veil of mystery created by this secrecy only served to spark even more discussion and curiosity among the public.
Of course, what people talked about most was Solgaleo itself—the legendary Pokémon that had once appeared in space and been captured on live broadcast.
As a result, Roy's information was once again dug up by curious individuals, and his Ninetales, Lucario, and Blastoise were brought into the spotlight for examination.
This gained him another good wave of public attention and popularity.
After the spatial gateway opened once more, Tapu Koko quietly traveled to Frances's location through a hidden spatial node.
Frances was busy cleaning up the mess left behind by the Illuminati during the Battle of Legends incident.
The moment he noticed Tapu Koko's presence, he immediately realized that Alola's guardian deity had something important to discuss with him.
He quickly dismissed the people around him and returned to a nearby conference room.
Although it was a prefabricated building constructed temporarily for the island tour trials, it still contained all the necessary facilities and equipment.
After all, the trainers responsible for standing guard here were all formidable individuals who shouldn't be underestimated.
In addition to those from China, there were also trainers from other countries present.
According to Frances's own intelligence, there were two trainers from the United States who specialized in Ghost-type Pokémon.
Their strength placed them firmly at the top tier of Master-level trainers.
The same could be said for representatives from other nations as well.
Therefore, the conference room Frances chose was naturally the one with the highest level of security and confidentiality.
Seeing Frances enter the conference room alone, Tapu Koko leisurely followed behind him and entered as well, ready to have their discussion.