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Lin Dao understood that such a high-level and public reception was certainly an affirmation of his and Li Hao's contributions, but on a deeper level, it was the government sending a clear signal to the whole country and even the world: they chose to trust and accept the ideas brought by this "visitor from another world" and were determined to promote "peaceful coexistence with Pokémon" as a national strategy.

By deeply binding Lin Dao, a young man whose appearance is no different from that of a Chinese person, with the nation and the people in this way, it is also an important step in uniting people's hearts and seizing opportunities in the turbulent new era.

Stepping into the auditorium, one finds it solemn and magnificent.

The venue was packed, with representatives from various sectors at the front and the media area at the back.

When Lin Dao and his two companions entered, the entire audience stood up and erupted in applause.

The auditorium's public address system promptly broadcast a deep narration, briefly introducing Lin Dao and Li Hao's identities, as well as their outstanding contributions in quelling the Flying Dragon incident, promoting coexistence between humans and unknown creatures, and providing crucial knowledge and technology.

The awarding ceremony was simple yet solemn.

After the national anthem, Minister Wang Zhao personally awarded medals to the two men: Lin Dao was awarded the highest-ranking "Medal of Peace and Contribution," and Li Hao was awarded the "Medal of Valor."

Next came the speaking session.

Li Hao was invited to the stage first.

His voice trembled slightly with nervousness, but what he said was simple and sincere. He recounted his journey from initially risking leaving the city for traffic, to being rescued by Lin Dao, and then witnessing and participating in everything.

"I used to be afraid of them too, and I called them monsters," he said into the microphone, his voice gradually stabilizing. "But now I know that they have feelings, they feel pain, they protect their families, and they can become our best friends and helpers. This path is not easy, but it's worth it."

His words resonated with many, eliciting applause.

It was Lin Dao's turn to speak.

Officials in the audience and millions of viewers behind the camera, all eyes were on him.

The pressure was immense; even Li Hao, standing beside him, was so nervous that he was breathing rapidly.

Then, everyone's attention focused on Lin Dao.

When Lin Dao walked to the podium and adjusted the microphone, he could clearly feel the immense pressure.

The gazes of hundreds of people in the audience, the stares of perhaps hundreds of millions of viewers behind the camera, and the weight of history converging here at this moment.

The venue was so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat. Li Hao, standing to the side, held his breath.

Lin Dao took a deep breath, raised his eyes, and his gaze swept across the audience, as if penetrating the walls, seeing the forest, the stream, the Pokémon that trusted him, and countless people in the distance who were both hopeful and confused about the future.

"Hello everyone." His voice, transmitted clearly through the high-quality sound system, reached every corner of the auditorium and countless screens. "My name is Lin Dao."

He paused for a moment, then said frankly, "Yes, I come from another world, a world where humans and Pokémon have lived together and created a splendid civilization."

A slight commotion arose from the audience, but it quickly subsided as everyone pricked up their ears.

"I came here not by chance, but with a mission. To let the people of this world understand, recognize, and ultimately accept these new lives that have suddenly arrived. Because where we are, they are not called 'monsters,' they are called 'Pokémon.'"

"They are our companions in this world, our partners at work, our comrades-in-arms in times of crisis, and indispensable, beloved family members in many families..."

His tone was plain and simple, without any impassioned inflammatory rhetoric, only a sincere statement of facts.

"...But I believe that knowledge is the light that dispels fear, and understanding is the bridge that builds peace. As long as we act with respect and goodwill, guided by knowledge and protected by law, humans and Pokémon, two equally intelligent and potential species, will surely find a path to common prosperity in this new world."

Lin Dao's speech was broadcast live throughout China and, through special channels, translated into multiple languages, making it available to decision-makers around the world.

His words lacked flowery language, but his unwavering conviction based on personal experience and his vision for the future touched countless people.

The awarding ceremony concluded in a solemn atmosphere.

As the crowd began to leave, He Zhong quietly approached Lin Dao.

"Mr. Lin, would you like to rest for a bit? The meeting is coming up..."

Lin Dao shook his head, his eyes clear and showing no signs of fatigue.

"The important thing is to get down to business. Now is the best time to promote mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence between humans and Pokémon. The sooner we reach a cooperation framework and promote the correct knowledge of coexistence, the sooner we can avoid unnecessary conflicts and save more lives from harm."

A hint of admiration flashed in He Zhong's eyes, and he nodded: "Understood. Please follow me."

Lin Dao and Li Hao were led in different directions.

Li Hao will participate in a symposium with youth representatives and members of the public to share his experiences.

Lin Dao followed He Zhong through a heavily guarded passage at the back of the auditorium, and silently descended in an elevator that required special authorization to operate.

The elevator doors opened, revealing a spacious yet not luxurious, practical conference room.

The room was softly lit, with a huge circular conference table in the center.

Besides Wang Zhao, the diplomatic leader who was already seated, there were several middle-aged men and women with calm demeanor and sharp eyes. Lin Dao recognized one of them as the leader he had met before, and the other as Zhang Jiye.

Zhang Jiye and Lin Dao nodded to each other in greeting, while the others looked at each other with scrutiny and expectation.

What's even more eye-catching are the huge screens hanging on the walls around the conference room.

Each screen was lit up, displaying different serious faces or meeting room scenes; some screens showed only one person, while others showed two or three people.

The screen displays simple logos: National Pokémon Phenomenon Response Leading Group, Chinese Academy of Sciences Biological Branch, State Administration of Work Safety Special Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Emergency Management...

Lin Dao instantly understood that the people sitting in this conference room were just representatives, while those truly participating in this decisive dialogue were the heads of relevant departments across China.

They are connected here through a real-time communication system.

This meeting will determine the future direction of the relationship between humans and Pokémon within China.

He walked into the conference room, and the door closed gently behind him.

Minister Wang Zhao stood up and gestured to Lin Dao, indicating that he should sit down in the host's seat.

"Mr. Lin Dao," Minister Wang Zhao's voice was particularly clear in the quiet conference room, "Welcome. Let's have a more frank exchange in the time to come."

All eyes on the screens were focused on the young visitor from another world sitting at the conference table.