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Chapter 144 The Strange Events in the Land Forest

Time flies, and a month passed quickly amidst the intensive changes taking place in Gaul.

Davis's case, under the scrutiny of Gallic public opinion and the covert influence of the Rohan family, quickly completed its legal proceedings.

With conclusive evidence, his actions were ultimately determined to be "legitimate self-defense and emergency avoidance when subjected to unlawful infringement," and the court declared him not guilty in court.

As Davis walked out of the courtroom, he shed the shadow of being a fugitive, his eyes becoming more composed and resolute, and his popularity among both the organization and the public reached new heights.

Meanwhile, with the full mediation and capital support of the Roon family, the "Pokémon Coexistence Organization" completed a key transformation.

It was officially registered under the name "Pokémon Coexistence Group" and became a comprehensive social enterprise integrating trainer community operation, basic material sales (introduced in cooperation with China Pokémon Culture Communication and Development Group), information consulting and basic training.

Mary, with her family's reputation and clean public image, took on the role of group chairperson, responsible for external liaison, capital operation and strategic planning. Beneath her innocent and kind appearance, she gradually revealed her remarkable business acumen and decisiveness.

Davis serves as the group's CEO and the coordinator of the "Pokémon Coexistence Organization," responsible for specific organizational management, member development, ideology dissemination, and frontline affairs. His pragmatic style and legendary experience have earned him the deep trust of core members.

The two, one in the open and one in the shadows, one outward and one inward, formed an excellent complement to each other.

Lia, this brave young girl, has undergone a complete transformation in this month.

With the support of internal resources and occasional guidance from Lin Dao, her synergy and strength with Ralts improved by leaps and bounds.

What's even more surprising is that she displayed a composure and tactical talent beyond her years.

She accepted the invitation from the Gauls' official "Trainer Strength Survey" not to show off, but to personally verify the value of "sincerity and hard work" in actual combat.

As a result, she and Ralts easily defeated all the registered trainers who came to challenge them with an almost elegant and overwhelming manner, including some adults who were physically strong and had seemingly fierce Pokémon.

Kirlia's elusive use of her superpowers and her precise control of the battle situation amazed all the viewers.

Lia became famous overnight and was hailed by the media and the public as the "miracle girl of Gaul".

The Macle government astutely seized upon this positive example, shaping Lia into a "symbol of the new Gallic era trainers"—young, pure, powerful, and originating from the common people. This greatly soothed the public's anxiety about the unknown and won more support for official policies.

Lia herself remained unfazed by the praise or criticism; she was more concerned with how to use this influence to help more trainers who were as lost as she once was.

Isabel, with her excellent political acumen and the "loyalty" and values ​​she demonstrated during the crisis, successfully transferred to the newly established "Gallic Pokémon Affairs Coordination Department" as a special advisor and official liaison with Team Lindau.

This position allowed her to continue providing protection for the organization within the system, while also serving as a relatively smooth and reliable communication bridge between Lindau and the upper echelons of Gaul.

Meeting room at the Paris Trainers Center.

Lin Dao put down the tablet in his hand, his brows furrowing slightly.

The satellite image displayed on the screen was very clear: above the deep green pool, more than fifty meters in diameter, in the center of the Landes Forest, the largest forest in Gaul, a twisted spatial rift floated silently.

Dark green vines hanging from the cracks pierced the pool like veins, then spread from the bottom of the pool to the entire forest.

"It was first discovered four months ago."

Isabel stood in front of the projection screen, the laser pointer's beam landing on the ruins of a village on the edge of the forest.

"The local forest rangers reported that the forest is growing." Not the trees, but the ground is rising, and new vines are sprouting from the soil.

She switched the camera: "The local government initially thought it was some kind of mutated plant and sent the fire brigade to deal with it using flamethrowers."

As a result, a video started playing.

The moment the flame touched the vine, a pale blue film of light appeared on the surface of the vine, completely isolating the flame.

Immediately afterwards, the vines suddenly sprang up, whipping two fire trucks away.

Fortunately, the people were evacuated in time and there were no casualties.

"We tried chemical corrosives, high-pressure water cannons, and even small bunker buster bombs," Isabel said calmly. "None of them worked. The vines' hardness and resilience were beyond comprehension, and—they possessed a certain degree of intelligent response. When they detected an attack, they would actively defend themselves."

"The Pokémon in the forest prevent any human from approaching the central area."

Isabel said, "We lost seventeen drones and three reconnaissance teams sustained minor damage. Satellite observation is the only safe source of information."

She looked at Lin and said, "Mr. Lin, the analysis by the Gallic Academy of Sciences suggests that the spatial rift may be a stable passage between the two worlds."

"The vines likely originated from a specific region in the Pokémon world. We need to know what they are, why they are spreading, and—how to stop them."

The meeting room fell silent.

This is one of the most direct and profound reasons why the Gallic government initially spared no expense in eagerly inviting Lindao to come.

This crack and the ever-expanding giant vine, like a malignant tumor growing on the land, kept the Gallic leadership on their toes and was also the key catalyst that finally prompted them to make a full-scale shift to cooperation with China and Lindao.

After Lin Dao arrived, the Gauls did not immediately mention the matter. This was partly because they still harbored the hope of resolving it on their own, and partly because they wanted to observe Lin Dao's capabilities and sincerity in cooperation.

It wasn't until this month, when the Trainer Program was on track and basic trust had been established between the two sides, that Isabel, as the official representative, formally and completely handed over the relevant information to Lindo.

When he saw the precise coordinates of the spatial rift, a thought suddenly struck him.

This coordinate is exactly the same as the "Legendary Pokémon's Help" quest marker in his Arceus phone!

This is not a typical ecological invasion or spatial disorder.

This could very well involve a legendary Pokémon that is in trouble or has lost control of its power!

The "help" nature of the mission made Lin Dao feel somewhat at ease, at least it didn't seem like a purely malicious intrusion.

But the fact that a legendary Pokémon could be in a situation where it needs "help," or that the leakage of its power could have such a huge impact, clearly indicates that the matter is far more complex and dangerous than usual.

He closed the tablet and looked up at the four young people who had become his most important collaborators in Gaul.

"I understand the situation," Lin Dao said calmly, yet with an undeniable determination.

"This matter is probably more complicated than I originally thought, and I must go to the source myself to investigate."

"I'm going to Landes Forest tomorrow."

Isabel immediately said, "I'll arrange for the military to escort them."

"No need," Lin Dao interrupted her.

"Too many people will only cause trouble. You'll come with me as the official witness from Gaul. The rest of you—"

He looked at Davis: "The association has registered more than two hundred new trainers this month, and their basic training cannot be stopped."

You're in charge.

Davis nodded: "Understood."

"Mary, the equipment integration between the group and China has reached a critical stage. The first batch of locally produced Pokémon Pokédex and Poké Balls will roll off the production line next week, and you need to ensure quality."

Mary straightened her back: "I will personally oversee the production line."

Finally, there's Lia.

Lin Dao looked at her, his gaze softening slightly: "You are now the benchmark for Pokémon trainers. Starting tomorrow, organize a tour of exhibition matches in Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux, so that more people can see that a trainer is not a fighting machine, but someone who can grow together with Pokémon."

Lia stood up.

After a month of hard work, most of the childishness in her eyes has faded, replaced by a resilient and determined look.

"I will do my best."

"Very well," Lin Dao said to Isabel at the end, "then, everyone get ready, we'll depart tomorrow morning."

"Remember, our primary objective on this trip is to investigate and resolve the root cause of the incident, and to avoid conflict, especially with wild Pokémon and—and possibly other entities. But we must also be prepared for the worst-case scenario."