Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

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"Hmm... Just as I expected, this is the taste."

At the dining table, Karuni's face was filled with a satisfied happiness, her slightly oily red lips looking luscious.

This expression was rarely seen on the usually dignified and elegant face of [Carlos Diamond].

Xia Chen sighed helplessly, "You're a big star, at least pay attention to your facial expressions."

People who didn't know better might think I put poison in the food...

"What does it matter if it's in your own home?"

Karuni said she didn't care.

Stripped of her elegant and sophisticated demeanor, this famous movie star is much more easygoing than she appears.

Surprisingly, this contrast made Xia Chen feel a little secretly pleased.

The Gardevoir sitting next to her was much more reserved. She elegantly wiped her mouth with a ball of energy in her hand, and then nodded to Xia Chen in a very ladylike manner.

"Saina~ (Thank you for the hospitality~)"

"scare!"

On the other side, the Hawkman also put down the bowl...or rather, basin, which was bigger than his body, and thanked him generously.

As for Karuni's other spirits...

Xia Chen turned to look at the ground next to the dining table. The Ice Dragon, the Monster Jaw Dragon, and the Gooey Dragon were all so big that they had to sit on the ground to eat.

However, they were not lonely. Most of Xia Chen's elves were too small to be served on the table, so they stayed below.

"But I was surprised to find that your house is so small."

Xia Chen surveyed the surrounding large, single-level apartment, which was about 200 square meters, and commented sharply.

Although this sounds a bit ordinary, two hundred square meters is a bit small for a top-level trainer.

After all, the size of these few dragon-type Pokémon alone is enough to take up space, not to mention the need to build a training room.

Karuni explained, "I don't live here often, mainly because... there are a lot of paparazzi staking out my house, so it's not very convenient."

"I understand, the troubles of celebrities."

Xia Chen boasted, "If you owned an island like me, you wouldn't have to worry about this kind of problem."

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

Karuni pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Good idea. I'll buy an island in a few days too."

Xia Chen: "......"

This tone sounds as casual as if you're just going out to buy a piece of clothing or a pair of shoes...

As expected of you, Karuni.

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"So, you're here to see Yveltal?!"

As expected, Karuni was shocked upon learning of Xia Chen's purpose in coming.

Xia Chen said modestly, "It wasn't on purpose. I just wanted to take the elves out for a stroll. If we run into Yveltal, we'll go and play with it."

After a slight pause, he pressed on, "So please let me know as soon as you have any news about Yveltal, thank you."

Karuni: "......"

You even said you didn't come here specifically to find it!

After calming down, Karuni understood Xia Chen's mindset.

After all, they were both being hunted by Yveltal at the time, although everything had ended when they reunited later.

But she could fully imagine the physical and mental oppression that Yveltal had inflicted on Xia Chen back then, and naturally understood Xia Chen's current state of mind.

Fortune changes every thirty years, so never underestimate a young person's potential!

That may not be the exact thought, but that's definitely the meaning.

"Speaking of which, I did hear a bit about Yveltal's whereabouts some time ago, but it was just hearsay."

Karuni suddenly remembered something and recalled, "I heard about it when I went to Mount Karas to film a movie two months ago. The villagers living at the foot of the mountain said that every once in a while there would be a huge sound that could be heard all the way down the mountain, and at the same time there would be a very terrifying atmosphere."

Xia Chen nodded thoughtfully, "The one who can cause such a commotion, even if it's not Yveltal, must be no ordinary being."

That place called Karas Mountain is worth exploring.

After a busy day, Xia Chen finally found a valuable clue and was in a great mood.

Seeing the food on the table almost completely devoured, he asked, "So fast! Do you want more? Should I make some more?"

Since this big star has a taste for this, Xia Chen decided to repay Karuni for her advice.

Who knew that Karuni, who seemed to be in a great mood just a second ago, would turn from sunny to cloudy the next second.

"Don't eat."

She put down her chopsticks, stood up, and walked into the living room, her beautiful figure swaying gracefully beneath her pajamas.

Xia Chen was completely bewildered, not understanding how he had suddenly offended her.

Gardevoir sighed, "Saina—(Xia Chen-kun, your understanding of girls' feelings is less than a tenth of your cooking skills.)"

Gardevoir beside Xia Chen nodded in agreement, then got up and followed her sister Gardevoir, chatting as they left the restaurant.

Am I a typical straight man?

Xia Chen looked at the other elves at the table with an incredulous tone.

Dorombalut stared back at me with his intelligent, beady green eyes. "Ruto? (You're asking me why I'm single?)"

After saying that, he continued to eat.

Saifudoo then flashed his signature sunny smile, "What's wrong with steel? Isn't steel a positive word? Like steel will, steel ambition, and stuff like that!"

This Steel-type Pokémon is standing up against the negative connotations of the word "steel".

Looking at this family, Xianbu couldn't help but sigh.

Sure enough, these guys all inherited Xia Chen's emotional intelligence...

Chapter 421 The Diamond Kingdom and Terrifying Rumors

After spending two days in Miare, Xia Chen set off for the Karas Mountains that Karuni had mentioned.

He had originally planned to visit Mash in Lavender City first, but after learning that she was preparing for the third Grand Festival in the Sinnoh region, he didn't go.

The mountains in the Carlos region are mostly in the eastern part, which is covered with towering peaks, but the Karas Mountains are an exception.

It is the highest peak in western Carlos, located between the cities of Yaoxiang and Sala.

It just so happens that Xia Chen took the eastern route when he came to the Carlos region last time, and he hasn't been to the bustling west coast yet.

This time, the entire travel map of Carlos has been lit up.

Whether it was due to self-awareness or because Team Flare was preparing some kind of move, Vladari did not contact Xia Chen until Xia Chen left Lucerne City.

He was happy to have some free time.

If Vladali doesn't bother him, Xia Chen won't cause trouble for Team Flame.

Traveling westward on the Minas, we passed Miare City in the morning and arrived at Mount Karas in the evening.

Of course, if the time could be reduced by more than ten times if the vehicle was Guleton or Deoxys, but since Milotic had been wanting him to ride it recently, Xia Chen granted his wish.

Xia Chen landed in the village at the foot of Mount Karas that Karuni had mentioned.

Although it's called a village, this place called Muxiang Village is about the size of an ordinary small town.

Not only are there all kinds of service facilities such as hotels and restaurants, but there is also a proper elf center.

Seeing that it was getting late, Xia Chen didn't rush into the mountains, but instead stayed in Muxiang Village first.

Even though Yveltal's place of residence was right here, he didn't intend to disturb it rashly.

Immortals fight, mortals suffer.

It would be bad if the aftereffects of the battle affected the village.

The villagers weren't curious about outsiders like Xia Chen; it seemed the place had been visited quite a few times.

After settling into the hotel, Xia Chen went to the Elf Center.

He planned to ask Miss Joey here for information about the terrifying rumors surrounding Mount Karas.

Just as he was thinking about how to get closer to her, Miss Joey, the receptionist, looked at Xia Chen with a look of surprise and delight.

"You...you're Master Pigeon?"

Xia Chen: "......"

Why do I always feel embarrassed when people call me by my online name in real life?

However, if someone still remembers their identity as a content creator in 2025, they must be a die-hard fan.

Xia Chen felt very gratified to have such fans.

"Master Pigeon, Master Pigeon, I've been watching your videos for three years now, so could I meet Xianbu?"

Xia Chen's face darkened.

Sure enough, those who claimed to be their own fans eventually ended up referring to Sylveon and Gardevoir.

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After all, he needed her help, and the other party was the beautiful Miss Joey.

With Xianbu's consent, Xia Chen fulfilled Miss Joey's long-cherished wish of almost three years.

After taking a photo with the fairy cloth, she reluctantly withdrew her hand, even sniffing the scent of the fairy cloth on her hand, and even gave a perverted, creepy smile.

Xia Chen couldn't stand it any longer and said directly, "Um, Miss Joey, I came here to ask you for some advice."

"Oh, so you're also looking for the location of the legendary Diamond Kingdom on Mount Karas?"