Elf: Seriously? You only get a cheat code when you're about to die?

Chapter 325 The Dojo Master and the Elite Four

After Ji Meiya entered the room, An Jie quickly invited her to sit down.

"Come and sit down!"

Ji Meiya quickly walked to An Jie and sat down opposite him. "Your Highness, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Anjie smiled and shook her head, saying, "It's nothing, I'm fine anyway."

As he spoke, he pushed a cup of coffee and a pastry in front of Jimia.

"By the way, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to see me about?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Meiya suddenly sat up straight with a serious expression.

"I have two very important things to tell Your Highness."

Seeing Ji Meiya's serious expression, An Jie couldn't help but ask curiously, "Go on."

"First, on behalf of the royal family and the entire Kingdom of Azot, I would like to request that you establish a gym!"

"Huh?" Anjie was taken aback. "Build a dojo?"

Ji Meiya nodded and said, "Yes! Gyms play a vital role in the development of a city, and cities with Gym Leaders have a higher status and more power in the League."

Anjie asked doubtfully, "Why don't you just apply to the League to establish a gym yourselves? There's no need for me to do it, is there?"

To be honest, Anjie just wanted to be a decent cook and didn't want to do anything fancy.

After hearing An Jie's words, Ji Meiya shook her head with a wry smile.

"No, we Azot are not qualified to apply for the establishment of a dojo."

We are a kingdom under the Alliance's rule. Although we have a higher degree of autonomy than other cities, we are also restricted by the Alliance in some aspects. No matter how hard we try, we cannot enter the political core of the Alliance.

In all autonomous kingdoms, this has become a tacitly accepted rule.

Azoth isn't the only autonomous kingdom in the Pokémon world. In the Kanto region, there's Tarot City (Ordron Castle); in the Hoenn region, there's the Mirazu Kingdom (where Misty and Togekiss parted ways); and in the Sinnoh region, there's Chestnut Town (where Dawn received Togekiss from Princess Salvia)...

These kingdoms vary in size and all possess a high degree of autonomy. They retain royal families and nobles from the feudal era, but they are also places where many of the alliance's benefits cannot reach.

When the Alliance came to discuss energy supply issues with the Kingdom of Azot, they kept making things difficult for the Kingdom of Azot and even raised energy prices again and again, partly because of this.

After listening to Ji Meiya's explanation, An Jie suddenly realized, "I didn't know there were so many twists and turns involved. So, if we obtain the qualification to establish a dojo, these restrictions can be broken?"

"Yes!" Ji Meiya nodded excitedly.

But then Angie asked, puzzled, "But didn't you say that we in Azot aren't eligible to apply for a gym? Does that mean I'm eligible if I apply?"

Ji Meiya said, "This relates to the second thing I want to tell you."

"How so?" Anjie asked.

Himeya countered, "Does Your Highness know about the Fire King Pachira?"

Anjie nodded. "I understand."

Pachira was a member of Team Flare. Although she eventually repented, the things Team Flare had done this time were too big. In addition, she did leak a lot of confidential information of the League, so she was severely punished. She was not only removed from her position as one of the Elite Four, but also faced imprisonment.

If she hadn't turned herself in, she probably would have spent the rest of her life in jail.

Ji Meiya continued, "After Pachira's position was removed, the positions of the Four Heavenly Kings suddenly became vacant..."

At this point, Ji Meiya suddenly stopped and stared intently at An Jie.

Anjie was puzzled by her gaze. "Why are you looking at me like that? Do you think the throne of Heavenly King could possibly fall into my hands?"

Under An Jie's surprised gaze, Ji Meiya nodded heavily. "Your Highness, you guessed correctly. The new Heavenly King candidate proposed by Chairman Dama Lanqi... is none other than you..."

With a clatter, the spoon Anjie was holding fell onto the table, her mouth agape in disbelief.

"No...no way..."

Ji Meiya said, "That's the truth, Your Highness. You underestimate the impact you had in the Miare City incident."

Anjie was speechless for a moment.

Himeya continued, "Once you become one of the Elite Four of the Kalos region, the issue of qualifying to establish a gym will be easily resolved..."

The league is currently in the voting stage. Once the vote is passed, you will receive the league's appointment.

Anjie asked timidly, "Can I refuse this appointment?"

Ji Meiya was taken aback. "You're going to refuse?" She stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Anjie chuckled and said, "I'm not very ambitious. I'd be content to be a chef and live a peaceful life."

"But Your Highness... are you just going to let such a good opportunity slip by?" Ji Meiya looked at An Jie pitifully with her doe-like, wet eyes.

This opportunity was too rare and too important for Azot, so Jimiya naturally hoped that Ange would accept the appointment.

"This..." Anjie hesitated, knowing that this opportunity was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for Azot.

Seeing Anjie's hesitation, Ji Meiya racked her brains and persuaded him, "Your Highness, haven't you been troubled lately by those trainers who have trespassed on the Nibel Plateau? As long as you establish a gym, this problem will be easily solved."

Anjie asked疑惑地问道：“How so?”

"After establishing the gym, you should issue a rule that only trainers who win gym battles are eligible to visit the Nibel Plateau. This way, everyone will have a legitimate opportunity to enter the plateau and will definitely stop sneaking in. After all, trespassing is illegal, and who would want to break the law for no reason!"

Then you can set the challenge difficulty higher, making it difficult for people to succeed easily. Wouldn't that reduce the number of people who can enter the Nibel Plateau?

With rules in place, no one can say much.

An Jie looked at Ji Meiya in surprise and said, "I never thought your little brain could come up with such a crazy idea!"

Ji Meiya retorted, "Your Highness, I'm offering you advice, how can you call it a wicked idea! This is a perfectly good one."

Anjie said, "But even if it's a good idea, if I set the challenge too high, very few people will be able to pass. Won't people have a problem with that?"

Himeya said nonchalantly, "What's the big deal? There are plenty of gyms that don't even give out a few badges a year. Don't forget, you're one of the Elite Four! It's only natural that the gyms are difficult. If they can't beat them, that's their problem, not yours."

Anjie said helplessly, "You're making it sound like the position of one of the Four Heavenly Kings is already in my pocket!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Meiya suddenly leaned closer and said, "Your Highness, I have some inside information. The chances of your appointment as one of the Four Heavenly Kings passing this time are almost certain!"

His Highness has two deities by his side, so even if it's just to win them over, the alliance has to think carefully.

Anjie teased her, "You're quite capable, aren't you? You even managed to get inside information like this?"

Ji Meiya smiled mysteriously and said, "I've been helping my father with government affairs for many years, so I must have some connections of my own."

"Awesome!" Anjie gave her a thumbs up.

Ji Meiya suppressed her smile and said, "Your Highness, I know you don't like trouble, but this opportunity is too rare. Whether Azot can break free from his shackles depends entirely on this."

Anjie fell silent upon hearing this, and after a long while, he sighed deeply.

"Alright, if the league really makes an appointment, I'm willing to accept it."

After all, it was the kingdom that her younger sister had worked so hard to protect, and it was also her hometown. Of course, Anjie hoped that it could prosper and flourish.

Besides, these are the only three people he has left who are related to him by blood. If he doesn't help them, who else can he help?

Upon hearing An Jie's words, Ji Meiya was overjoyed and jumped up from her seat.

"Your Highness? You've agreed!"

In an instant, all the customers in the coffee shop turned their attention to them, only to be surprised to find that Princess Jimiya and His Highness Anjie were actually in the same shop as them.

Realizing her lapse in composure, Ji Meiya quickly blushed and sat down again, while An Jie was amused by her.

"Your Highness, stop laughing!" Ji Meiya said, embarrassed and angry. "How can you make fun of a junior like that!"

Anjie quickly waved her hand and said, "Okay, okay, I won't laugh anymore, I won't laugh anymore!"

"Let's continue with the story of the dojo," Himeya said softly, pouting.

"Your Highness, once the dojo is established, if you find it troublesome, the royal family can take full responsibility for the dojo's operation. As for the Four Heavenly Kings, if it's a trivial matter, the royal family can also step in to resolve it. We will certainly not bother you unless it's necessary."

Anjie nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, "If that's the case, then I can accept it."

The two discussed things for a long time in the coffee shop before they finally finished.

"Let's stop here for today. If, as you say, the appointment is absolutely certain, we can discuss it in more detail later," Anjie said, standing up.

"Great!" Ji Meiya said happily.

Just as the two were about to leave, a middle-aged man in a suit walked over with a little boy.

"Um... Your Highness, Princess Anjie, hello!"

Anjie asked in confusion, "Who are you?"

Jimmy exclaimed in surprise, "You are... Mr. Thomas?"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "It's an honor that Your Highness still remembers me."

Ji Meiya smiled and said, "You were invited to a royal party, and I was very impressed with you."

Thomas modestly replied, "It is Your Highness's beautiful appearance that is truly memorable."

Ji Meiya chuckled, "Mr. Thomas, you really know how to talk. May I ask what brings you here?"

Upon hearing this, Thomas nudged the little boy beside him and said, "Actually, my son saw His Highness Ange and wanted to take a picture with him. He's a big fan of His Highness, and I wonder if His Highness could do him the honor..."

"Hello... Your Highness Anjie." The little boy was a bit shy, holding a cell phone in his hand, and greeted Anjie with a blush.

Anjie smiled and said, "Hello, would you like to take a photo with me? Of course!"

He knelt down and put his arm around the little boy's shoulder. "Let's begin."

The little boy was so excited that his hand holding the phone trembled, and it took him a long time to turn on the camera.

With a flash of the camera, a photo of Anjie and the little boy appeared on the phone.

"Thank you... thank you, Your Highness Anjie!" The little boy's cheeks flushed with joy.

"You're welcome!" Anjie stood up and patted the little boy's head.

"Your Highness, I saw your performance in Luna City. You were amazing! My mom said you are the best trainer in Azoth. I want to be as good as you in the future!" The little boy said nervously, stammering.

Thomas explained with a smile, "I'm not afraid to say that Your Highnesses will laugh at me, but my wife is also a fan of His Highness Ange."

Anjie said, both amused and exasperated, "This is truly my honor."

Thomas added, "I suppose Your Highnesses have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Ji Meiya said: "Goodbye."

Thomas nodded and said, "I will invite Your Highnesses to dinner when I have time. I hope you will do me the honor of attending."

Ji Meiya smiled and said, "It's our honor."

Thomas reached out to his son, Ivy, and said, "Let's go."

The little boy took his father's hand and walked back with him, waving to Anjie as they went. "Your Highness, my name is Yiwei, and I will always support you!"

"Well... thank you!" Anjie smiled and waved to him.

After the father and son left, Anjie looked at Ji Meiya with a puzzled expression and asked, "Is this Mr. Thomas very impressive? I noticed that you treated him quite differently."

"Of course!" Jimia replied. "Do you know who the leading company in our Carlos region was originally?"

Without hesitation, Angie replied, "Of course it's the communications company in Vladali!"

Ji Meiya nodded and said, "That's right!"

Ange added, "But Vladali went bankrupt, didn't he? His communications company was also taken over by the league."

Jimmy said, "It was precisely because of Vladali's downfall that Mr. Thomas and his company were able to rise to prominence! Now his company has become the largest enterprise in the Carlos region, and some of Vladali's businesses were acquired by him."

Anjie exclaimed in surprise, "That amazing?"

Ji Meiya nodded. "Of course! Do you know what his company's nickname is?"

"How would I know?" Anjie shook her head.

Ji Meiya said, enunciating each word clearly: "The world's factory!"

"What do you mean?" Anjie asked, puzzled.

Ji Meiya explained, "Nine out of ten businesses worldwide that are involved in contract manufacturing are connected to him. From Poké Ball manufacturing and semi-finished pharmaceutical processing to the production of portable items… Thomas's company is involved in all of them. Giants like Devon Corporation, Silver Corporation, and Maroccomon Group also have deep collaborations with Thomas's company in various manufacturing sectors!"

"No wonder, no wonder you were so cautious about him!" Anjie suddenly realized that this was indeed an important person.

Ji Meiya sighed and said, "Compared to their commercial empires, our entire country is nothing."

Anja thought to himself: That's true, Azot is just a city after all.

"Is this Mr. Thomas one of our Azot's men?" Angie asked, puzzled.

Ji Meiya shook her head: "We don't have such important figures in Azot, but his wife is from Azot, so he accompanies her to stay in Azot for a period of time every year."

Anjie joked, "Then he's practically Azot's son-in-law now, and we'll have plenty of opportunities to get to know each other in the future."

"That's true," Ji Meiya said with a smile.