Oliver took a closer look at what he had received.
One was a Miracle Seed.
The other was a Berry—but not an ordinary one.
This berry was completely different from the ones Oliver had bought online before.
It was called a Mystic Berry.
Among all known berries, Mystic Berries were one of the rarest and most valuable.
If eaten directly, they could significantly enhance a Pokémon's control over energy.
If used to make Energy Blocks, the effect would increase dramatically.
It was said that even at the Pokémon League headquarters, there was only one tree capable of producing Mystic Berries—and after accumulating energy for an entire year, it would yield just a single fruit.
In many cases, even Elite Four members didn't get the chance to use one.
Its value was self-evident.
Oliver couldn't help but look at Torterra in surprise.
The tree on Torterra's back could actually produce Mystic Berries?!
Looking carefully, he realized that the tree was now left with only dense leaves and branches—there wasn't a single fruit remaining.
Which meant that over all these years, Torterra had only ever produced this one Mystic Berry.
"Thank you," Oliver said sincerely.
"I'll accept these. And I promise—I'll restore this secret realm to how it's supposed to be."
Under the reverent gazes of Venusaur and Torterra, Oliver strode deeper into the forest they had been guarding.
The further he went, the more normal Pokémon he encountered.
They looked at Oliver with curiosity, clearly wondering how a human had entered this place.
Some stronger Pokémon watched him warily, uncertain whether he was friend or foe.
But the moment Oliver raised his right hand and revealed the leaf-shaped mark, all hostility disappeared.
Caterpie lowered its head and continued chewing leaves.
Scyther resumed slashing at the air.
Kangaskhan gently patted the baby in its pouch.
"This… this is how a secret realm is supposed to be," Oliver murmured.
At that moment, a Decidueye emerged from the depths of the forest.
Every Pokémon along the way showed it clear respect.
Its wings folded behind its back like a long cloak, deep-green feathers forming a hood around its head.
It looked like a seasoned hunter.
"Deci."
Please follow me. The god is waiting for you inside.
Oliver nodded and followed, while instinctively scanning it with the system.
Pokémon: Decidueye
Level: High Gym Level
Potential: Elite Four Level
A Gym-level Pokémon?!
According to Pokémon League standards, the strongest Pokémon within a secret realm defined its danger rating.
Legendary Pokémon were excluded, as they did not normally appear.
If a secret realm contained a Gym-level Pokémon, it meant this was at least a C-rank secret realm.
Decidueye led Oliver over a small hill.
Below lay a modest pond—much smaller than the one in the Qinglin Secret Realm.
At the center of the pond stood a tall rock, rising above the water.
On top of it was a small mountain of berries.
And sitting there—
Celebi.
It was stuffing berries into its mouth one after another, eating with obvious enjoyment.
Oliver was completely dumbfounded.
He had rushed here believing Celebi was in grave danger.
Yet here it was—looking perfectly fine, happily feasting like nothing was wrong.
At that moment, Celebi noticed Oliver.
It immediately flew over, tears welling up as it hugged his arm tightly.
"Celebi!"
You finally came!
"You knew I'd come?" Oliver asked, surprised.
"Celebi!"
Of course! The moment you entered this space, I sensed you. I knew you must be the reinforcements my kin sent!
Oliver frowned slightly.
"But your kin said you were in danger. Looking at you now… you seem perfectly fine?"
Celebi instantly got indignant.
"Celebi! Celebi!"
How could I be fine?! These past days have been miserable! I've suffered so much!
It clung to Oliver's arm, crying dramatically, describing how badly injured and exhausted it was.
Decidueye silently turned its head away.
My god… please have some dignity…
Oliver finally pried Celebi off him, feeling slightly conflicted.
This Celebi was… a little too carefree.
"But you look full of energy while eating," Oliver said.
"You don't look injured at all."
Celebi replied matter-of-factly:
"Celebi!"
Does being injured mean I have to look half-dead? I need to eat well to recover properly!
"…Fair point."
Oliver scanned Celebi.
Pokémon: Celebi
Level: Beginner Level (temporarily suppressed; will gradually recover as energy is replenished)
Potential: Lesser Deity
Oliver was stunned.
The Celebi from the Qinglin Secret Realm had at least recovered to Champion level.
This one?
Beginner level?!
At that moment, Celebi noticed Kirlia behind Oliver.
Because Kirlia had previously received Celebi's life energy, it naturally felt a sense of closeness.
Celebi floated around Kirlia, sniffed lightly, then its eyes rolled mischievously.
"Celebi!"
I'm honestly sick of these berries. The energy is so little—who knows how long it'll take to recover…
Kirlia hesitated briefly, then took out one of its own Energy Blocks and offered it forward.
This wasn't one of Kirlia's failed attempts—it was a top-grade Psychic-type Energy Block made by Oliver.
Celebi snatched it the instant it saw it.
"Celebi!"
Oh, this is too embarrassing—eh? That smells amazing! Since you insist… I'll eat it!
It opened its mouth and swallowed the Energy Block in a single bite.
Chewing happily, it said:
"Mmm! This is delicious! I didn't know humans could make something this good!"
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