"According to Article 4 of the 'Special Operations Act of the Pokemon Alliance, Volume 3,' an International Criminal Police Officer has the authority, under reasonable circumstances, to have Investigators from the Investigation Department assist in investigations..."
Lance: "..."
Listening to the exchange between Natsuhiko and Lance, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Hilona covered her mouth and chuckled, "Every time Natsuhiko and Lance mess around, they act like kids."
Flint chimed in, "That's a testament to how close they are."
Kona rubbed her chin, "Senior Natsuhiko, can you order Lance to serve tea?"
Lance turned his head.
In disbelief, he looked at Kona.
Laugher quickly filled the living room.
This made the regional leaders discussing matters in the upstairs study shake their heads with a smile.
They all have great relationships.
Reminds them of their younger days.
After some joking around.
"Flint got 'Steel Z,' and Hilona got 'Fighting Z,' what about you guys?"
Lance and Kona exchanged a glance and each took out a "Z Pure Crystal."
As for why both of them have one...
Kanto and Johto are like one family.
Looking at the white Pure Crystal in Kona's hand, Natsuhiko said:
"'Ice Z,' although originally from the Johto Region, it's no problem for you to use it."
Regardless of whether it's Johto or Kanto, only Kona can use it.
But upon seeing the Pure Crystal in Lance's hand, Natsuhiko's expression turned a bit odd.
"What's wrong?" Lance couldn't help but ask.
"Ahem." Natsuhiko coughed, looking up at a 45-degree angle.
Trying hard to control his lips from curling up.
"It's not my fault, you chose it yourself. 'Flying Z'.
Lance: "..."
Those in the living room exchanged glances.
Then burst into even more joyful laughter than before.
Can't help it.
This joke is just too good.
But thinking carefully, it makes sense.
Dragon types are already rare, and Dragon-type Pokémon are quite intimidating.
Even though Alola is generous, there's no way they'd give away the relatively more precious 'Dragon Z' at this point.
Did you notice Hilona only got 'Fighting Z'?
Although they didn't give Lance 'Dragon Z,' giving a 'Flying Z' is already quite thoughtful.
It's just...
Ahem.
This time, it's really not Natsuhiko's fault, it's Alola stirring things up.
"'Flying Z' it is then, better than nothing," Lance came to terms with it.
Assuming every glance at Natsuhiko counts as "coming to terms."
"Ahem, so yeah, using a 'Z Move' requires more than just a 'Z Pure Crystal,' you also need a 'Z Bracelet' and special movements."
Saying this, Natsuhiko took out a "Z Bracelet."
"A 'Z Bracelet'?"
Everyone furrowed their brows.
Obviously.
It's obvious why Alola would only give the Alliances 'Z Pure Crystals' but not 'Z Bracelets.'
"Don't worry about the movements, I'll help you get them soon, but the 'Z Bracelet'..." Natsuhiko said.
"Natsuhiko, you keep it for yourself," said Hilona.
"Yeah, it's the same no matter who uses it..." Flint hadn't finished speaking.
When he saw Natsuhiko took out yet another "Z Bracelet."
Then a second, and third...
The group exchanged looks.
Was it easy to get their hands on "Z Bracelets"?
Three white "Z Bracelets" lay on the coffee table.
"These were given by Tapu Koko to me, with my own, there's a total of four, but we..." Natsuhiko glanced over the four in front of him.
There are five people here in total.
"You guys use them, I don't need one."
Lance was the first to speak, looking indifferent.
"No, why don't you divvy them up," said Flint.
"You use them, I trust my Pokémon," Hilona also spoke up.
"I think it should be you guys..."
Kona was halfway through speaking when Natsuhiko supplemented:
"'Z Bracelets' aren't bound to anyone, you can share them."
"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Lance's eyes widened slightly.
With a sweep of his cloak.
One "Z Bracelet" disappeared from the coffee table.
"Natsuhiko, I haven't even signed the ownership of this villa yet."
Flint, grinning, took another bracelet from the table.
A villa this big just given away like that?
Flint sure is daring.
Hilona and Kona exchanged a glance, Hilona smiled and said, "Kona, why don't we share one?"
Kona glanced unsatisfied at Lance.
Then smiled at Hilona, "Alright."
Looting complete.
Getting a villa worth at least tens of millions of Alliance currency from Flint for free.