Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Thinking of Togepi's adorable appearance, Cynthia couldn't help but smile.

Just a moment ago, she suddenly developed a strong interest in Togepi, this kind of Pokémon.

Xia Yan didn't reply.

It wasn't that he wanted to hide anything from the two of them.

However, he had just been attacked by a mysterious organization a few days ago and had no choice but to conceal his identity to avoid being targeted by them again.

He couldn't explain to Daigo and Cynthia why he was hiding his identity.

You can't exactly say you might be hunted down, so you have to hide in public places, can you?

Then they might ask, why were they being hunted down?

This involves the Dark Stone, Onix, the encounter in the underground tunnel, and some of his bold speculations.

Therefore, if it cannot be explained clearly in one go, it is better not to explain at all.

"Xia Yan, what do you think of Togepi?" Cynthia asked.

"Togepi..."

Xia Yan pondered for a moment.

He remembered that Cynthia in the future should have a Togekiss.

As a Fairy and Flying type Pokémon, it can effectively compensate for some of the weaknesses in Cynthia's Pokémon pairings.

From the perspective of zone defenders and controllers, this is a good choice.

So he said, "It's alright, but of course, it would be best if it had the Heavenly Grace or Super Luck ability, which would allow it to exert its maximum effect."

Unlike other Elite Four members who specialize in one type of Pokémon, Cynthia chooses her Pokémon more based on intuition and compatibility.

Upon hearing this, Cynthia nodded, agreeing with Xia Yan's assessment.

The three chatted in the private room for a while longer, until the rookie performance was almost over, when Daigo stood up with a smile.

I straightened out the slightly wrinkled blazer.

"Xia Yan, I should be leaving Goldenrod City and Kanto soon. When you have time next time, come to Hoenn and I'll show you the local customs and culture."

Cynthia on the other side also stood up.

"I'm leaving too."

The two came to Golden City mainly to watch this King of Fighters exhibition match.

Now that the King of Pop's exhibition match is over, there's no need to stay any longer.

They also have many other things to take care of, and the Pokémon training cannot be neglected either.

"Okay." Xia Yan stood up, nodded, and didn't say anything more.

They have their own life trajectories and goals, and so does he.

Judging from the current situation, at least the friendship between the three of them has been maintained, and they will inevitably have to talk about it in the future.

"Well then, before we leave, how about I get you something fun?" Daigo said, taking out his phone and a special device.

"Huh?" Xia Yan and Shirona looked at him in confusion at the same time.

Daigo laughed and said, "It's a new thing that the Alliance has been developing recently. They entrusted it to Devon and Silver. The initial trial version is already out, so it's okay for you to know."

So, did Steven, as the representative of the Devon Corporation in the Hoenn region, come to Saffron City not just to watch the Elite Four exhibition match, but also for a mission?

For this tool?

Devon and Silver are working together, with an alliance behind them...

The two watched as Daigo took their phones, inserted the special device into them, and within seconds, with a "beep," it was done.

"All right."

Daigo returned the phone to the two of them.

"What is it?" Cynthia asked curiously, fiddling with her phone.

"Simply put, this tool was commissioned to Devon and Silver to work together to facilitate communication between regional leagues and trainers, and also to make things more convenient for trainers in different regions. I'll demonstrate it for you and you'll see."

After Daigo's demonstration, Cynthia and Natsuhiko roughly understood what this thing was.

Simply put, it's a powerful software tool.

It is an integrated system involving multiple aspects such as contact, affiliated alliance official website, elf map, bank, map, etc.

It can be used as a communication tool, a portable computer to access the League's official website, a simplified version of the Pokémon encyclopedia without automatic recognition, and a Frankenstein's monster that connects League banks and regional map navigation.

Xia Yan's expression turned somewhat strange.

Isn't this just a simplified version of the Pokémon encyclopedia?

The precursor to the Pokédex?

It doesn't have an automatic recognition function, but you can view information about most Pokémon, including their abilities, moves, and even how to train them.

“Interesting…” Xia Yan murmured.

It would be great if you could add sprite and item transfer functions in the future...

"You guys register, we'll add each other as friends, and with the promotion from Devon, Silver and the alliance, this tool should be available soon."

Daigo taught the two how to register an account and log in.

I must say, the interface of this chat tool...

It's incredibly concise.

However, as a precursor to the Frankenstein's monster of the Pokédex, it's understandable.

Xia Yan had always been curious: given the technological capabilities of the Pokémon world and the fact that the internet was already in place, why did they still have to go to the Pokémon Center to make a video call? Didn't they have cell phones?

This has always been an unsolved mystery.

Afterwards, the three added each other as friends, and Daigo even created a group chat, adding Natsuhiko and Cynthia to it.

Xia Yan:.

Daigo, who loves stones:

User 1886xxxx8:

Daigo, who loves stones: Who is this?

User 1886xxxx8: Me.

Xia Yan: Sirona. (Khan.jpg)

Daigo, who loves stones: Why this nickname?

User 1886xxxx8: Still considering what name to choose.

Daigo, who loves stones: ......

Okay.

As expected of Cynthia Benna.

I reckon it'll take her quite a while to come up with a name.

Having their contact information will make future communication much easier.

Some people might not be very talkative in person, but they can be completely different people when they're on screen.

Xia Yan deeply understands this.

Just as Xia Yan was about to put his phone away, a private message suddenly popped up.

[DaWu, who loves stones, has transferred 100,000 Alliance Coins. Please check.]

Xia Yan looked at Daigo in surprise.

He chuckled and said, "I'm not sure how your club charges for your sparring fees during this time, but consider the extra amount as a reward for reminding us in the Dark Ruins."

I never expected you to be like this, Daigo.

[User 1886xxxx8 has transferred 200,000 Alliance Coins. Please check.]

Xia Yan: "???"

Cynthia pursed her lips. "Thank you for your advice on Eevee's evolution, and thank you for the information about the ruins..."

Xia Yan remained silent.

'Give me a dozen people like this, please.'

Chapter Fifty-Nine: Uprising

"Daigo, I have something I want to sell, but it's not convenient for me to see it, so..."

Xia Yan said hesitantly.

"It's nothing, I'll help you. What is it?" Daigo waved his hand dismissively.

"this."

As he spoke, he took out the mid-grade Dark Stone.

This thing is a hot potato in Goldenrod City right now. After learning that a mysterious organization was following the giant rock snake and had its eye on him, he gave up the idea of ​​immediately selling the stone.

But for Daigo, it's not that complicated.

"Oh? A mid-quality Dark Stone?"

As a stone fanatic, Daigo naturally recognized the quality of this Dark Stone at a glance, which surprised him slightly.

Cynthia glanced at Xia Yan with some surprise.

Evolution stones have always been in short supply, so selling them shouldn't be difficult, right?

"Correct."

“No problem, leave it to me. I’ll transfer the money to you directly after it’s sold.” Daigo took the Dark Stone.

Given Daigo's character and status, he wouldn't stoop to embezzling a mid-grade Dark Stone that wouldn't be particularly significant to him.