Caitlin is someone who could be said to have been kissed by the goddess of luck.
Born into a prestigious family in Sinnoh, her family background is extremely privileged, and on top of that, she is also a highly special ability user.
Yes, Caitlin has been different since childhood, as she was born with incredibly powerful Psychic abilities!
Talent, natural aptitude, family background, and beauty—Caitlin was born standing on the shoulders of giants, surpassing 99% of the people in this world.
Yet, even someone like her has her own misfortunes.
Before becoming a member of the Unova Elite Four, Caitlin was the owner of the Battle Castle in Sinnoh and one of the Frontier Brains of the Battle Frontier.
However, she never personally battled challengers. Instead, her butler, Darach, would fight on her behalf.
This was because she couldn't perfectly control her Psychic abilities. If she lost a battle, her powers would spiral out of control, causing massive destruction.
Whether the Psychic abilities bestowed upon her by heaven were a blessing or a curse at the time, no one could say.
In the original storyline, after gaining better control over her Psychic powers, Caitlin left the Battle Castle and traveled alone to the Unova region to test her strength. In a short time, she became a member of the Unova Elite Four!
"Quite interesting."
Thinking of this, Ryuu Shiro glanced at Caitlin, who had been wearing a polite, faint smile all along. This future "Sleeping Beauty" might be worth keeping an eye on?
After all, Caitlin's talent is indeed exceptional. Although she has never beaten Cynthia, if she could defeat Cynthia, would Caitlin still be just a member of the Unova Elite Four? She would have already dethroned Alder.
Cynthia stands at the pinnacle of the world, and that is absolutely undeniable.
However, trying to recruit Caitlin would depend on the opportunity. It's not something that can be forced.
Besides, strictly speaking, he didn't come to Michina for a casual visit.
"Mr. Shiro, since we've met, why don't we explore the ruins together?"
Unaware of Ryuu Shiro's thoughts, Cynthia smiled and extended the invitation.
Caitlin was about to embark on her journey to train and grow, and as her friend, Cynthia could only offer her blessings.
That's why she invited Caitlin to see the scenery and the ruins. After all, due to her Psychic abilities, Caitlin rarely ventured out in the past.
"It would be our honor to accompany the two of you."
Ryuu Shiro gave a gentlemanly bow and didn't refuse, as their destination was the same.
The Michina Ruins, an ancient temple that has been passed down for over a thousand years.
Although it's called ruins, the site actually has owners, and the current guardians of the ruins are Sheena and Kevin.
The Michina Ruins are located at the peak of Michina's Great Mountain, and the exterior of the ruins is completely different from modern architecture, exuding an ancient aura.
However, it's not dilapidated, as it is maintained by its owners and occasionally renovated.
"Welcome, everyone. Champion Cynthia, I didn't expect you to arrive so soon."
Sheena, dressed in white and blue attire, walked out of the temple with a smile. Her delicate face, with her brown hair tied into two buns, paired with white shorts and black tights, gave her a youthful and vibrant appearance.
It was hard to imagine from her looks that she was a guardian of the ruins.
Behind Sheena was the other guardian, Kevin.
"We're the ones intruding. We'll be troubling you today, Sheena."
Cynthia returned the smile. As someone who deeply loved myths and history, she had met Sheena during her travels in Sinnoh.
"No need to be so polite. Having the Sinnoh Champion visit is an honor for Michina."
Sheena smiled and stepped aside, gesturing for Cynthia and the others to enter.
"Transcend Power."
Ryuu Shiro glanced at Sheena. With his Dragon Power, he could sense Sheena's uniqueness.
That was the Transcend Power! The ability to communicate with Pokémon's hearts and even soothe the anger of Legendary Pokémon!
In the past, many people thought Cynthia possessed that power, but in reality, Cynthia had nothing to do with it. Cynthia was born in Celestic Town and had no special abilities.
Among the regional Champions, aside from Lance from the Special Chapter with his Viridian Power and Wallace with his identity as a Sootopolitan, the other regional Champions were all ordinary individuals, albeit with exceptional talent and willpower.
Currently, the only person in the world who possesses the power to communicate with Pokémon is Sheena, the guardian of the Michina Ruins, who inherited it from her ancestors.
The group entered the ancient temple, and Sheena and Kevin enthusiastically introduced everything inside.
This temple has been passed down for over a thousand years, carrying a wealth of history, especially since the temple itself is extraordinary.
Soon, it was lunchtime. Kevin led the group to continue exploring the ruins, while Sheena stepped aside to order food from a restaurant in town.
Ryuu Shiro glanced at Cynthia and the others, who were fully absorbed in the tour, and quietly stepped back to approach Sheena.
"I never expected that the descendant once blessed by a god would be living such an ordinary life. It's quite remarkable that your power remains so strong."
Ryuu Shiro watched Sheena hang up the phone and spoke with a light chuckle.
Startled by the sudden voice behind her, Sheena turned around and relaxed when she saw it was Ryuu Shiro.
"Hah~ Mr. Shiro, it's quite rude to appear so suddenly."
Sheena gently patted her chest, unable to help but complain.
When caught off guard, being startled by someone can be quite terrifying, as anyone who's experienced it would understand.
"My apologies. I thought Miss Sheena would have sensed me."
Ryuu Shiro shrugged insincerely, his lips curling into a smile as he looked at Sheena's delicate face.
"This power is only for communicating with Pokémon's hearts. It's not the kind of strange ability you're imagining, Mr. Shiro."
Sheena said with a hint of annoyance. Her possession of the Transcend Power wasn't a secret, and she had never hidden it from others.
After all, while ability users are rare in this world, it doesn't mean they need to hide.
"An ability that can communicate with Legendary Pokémon—I don't think it's as simple as Miss Sheena makes it sound."
"But I truly didn't expect that, as the descendant of this generation's Transcend Power, Miss Sheena would be so timid. When Arceus descends, will you be so scared that you hide?"
Ryuu Shiro's smile deepened as he tilted his head slightly, looking directly into Sheena's eyes as he spoke, his tone full of teasing.
However, Sheena's expression instantly changed.
How does he know about Arceus's impending arrival?