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

and many more.

Small, the layout is small.

What if I'm not the only one going to the Eastern Glory Conference?

Daigo glanced at Xia Chen, who was saying goodbye to Mikoli, and quietly took out his phone and opened the group chat of [Xia Chen Core Praise Group] in a chat app with the icon of Pogaman.

"Breaking news! Xia Chen is going to fry fish at the Donghuang Conference at the end of last year!"

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Xia Chen was unaware that the competition he was about to participate in had inexplicably been upgraded to a higher level of difficulty. He had already returned to the Carlos region by taking the Guleton train.

Muxiang Village, Lacas Mountain.

Tianxi returned home in glory, bringing Xia Chen and all the hopes of the mining nation with her.

Although there's still a short distance to go before a new Holy Diamond is created, it's already a difference of 90% and 30% compared to the beginning.

Elder Little Diamond was naturally extremely grateful to Xia Chen.

"Kanu—(Thank you so much for your help to the diamond-mining nation. If possible, we would like to repay your kindness. Please do not refuse.)"

As it spoke, it nodded to the young little diamond beside it, who understood and stepped back. A moment later, it and several other little diamonds carried out an enormous, magnificent pink diamond.

Elder Little Diamond proudly introduced, "Kanu—(This is a byproduct of the Holy Diamond, extremely precious. A thousand years ago, one of these was lost, causing a huge sensation in the human world!)"

Xia Chen wanted to say that he wasn't short of money, but he thought that this might be the best thing the diamond-mining country could offer.

If you decline, Elder Little Diamond will probably ask, "Does our benefactor have any other requests?"

I do have one, but I can't exactly say, "How about we betroth your princess to... oops, let me take her away?"

After thinking for a moment, Xia Chen did not refuse and said with a smile, "I would be honored to accept your offer. Thank you very much, Elder Little Diamond."

Chapter 433

June 20th, the fifth day since Xia Chen accompanied Tianxi back to Carlos.

Life in the diamond-producing country was incredibly boring, even somewhat depressing.

Although the mine is huge, it is, after all, underground.

The bare cliffs and perpetually dark environment made the place feel excessively cramped. Xia Chen couldn't stay there for more than half a day before wanting to go out for some fresh air.

This is especially true for the elves, particularly the flower petals.

As a grass-type spirit, she loves sunshine and fresh air, and caves are really not a good place to live.

However, there's no way around it; Diancie is currently unable to create a Holy Diamond, and she needs Xia Chen's help to complete her Super Evolution.

Xia Chen had no choice but to stay here for the time being.

The mountains are peaceful, but the outside world is constantly in turmoil.

Almost every day, Karuni, the newly crowned champion of Carlos, would call him to complain about Team Blaze.

Vladali has been operating here for many years, his influence is deeply entrenched, and there are far too many things behind him.

Although Team Flare lost many important bases, its core members had already fled with Vladari, taking crucial technology with them.

The world of elves has too many desolate wilderness areas, and the alliance's security forces are too few.

Let alone capturing Vladali in a short time, even finding him would be difficult.

Xia Chen had no choice but to remind Karuni to keep an eye on the condition of the Carlos Power Plant.

In the game, Team Flare was able to activate their ultimate weapon only after they captured this location.

However, in Xia Chen's opinion, none of these things matter. As long as the XY duo are not exploited by Team Flame, Vladari won't be able to cause any trouble.

Xerneas himself had warned that Yveltal's ferocity would make it difficult for Team Flare to even get close.

By gradually shrinking the net and restricting their space of operation, it will only be a matter of time before the Flame Team is wiped out and Vladari submits.

The reunion of Huaye and Diye in AZ was a natural outcome.

The idea was wonderful, but a few days later, Karuni sent a very subtle message.

Last night, a large-scale power outage suddenly occurred in Miare!

Although it was only a few minutes, Xia Chen's reminder had directly drawn the extreme attention of the Carlos Alliance.

Everything seemed too natural, which made Xia Chen feel that something was amiss.

They had just warned the League about the power plant, and then Team Flare pulled this stunt; it all seems rather strange.

Does the league have people affiliated with Vladali within its upper echelons?

That's right, it's her, Pachira!

Xia Chen suddenly remembered that Carlos, the Fire Elite Four member, was one of the core members of Team Blaze!

I've been so focused on Vladali that I've completely forgotten about this guy.

As a thorn in the side of the League, Pachira has direct access to all of the League's information and can even directly participate in the capture of Team Flare.

With a mole of this caliber in the league, how could they possibly catch Vladali?

However, isn't this also an opportunity to use a counter-strategy to lure the enemy out?

Xia Chen put aside his thoughts and said to Karuni on the other end of the phone, "Are you in Miare City? Let's meet and talk in detail."

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With a plan in mind to completely wipe out Team Flame, Xia Chen immediately returned to the Diamond Kingdom to bid farewell to Diancie and the Little Diamonds.

Elder Little Diamond had no reason to stop it, but Diancie's expression was complicated and conflicted.

She subconsciously looked at the flower petals on Xia Chen's shoulder, wanting to hear the teachings... or rather, the insults, of this elder who had lived for three thousand years.

"Idiot, can't you find an excuse to follow me?"

Flower Leaf is like a mirror to Diancie, reflecting the deepest thoughts in her heart that she dares not utter aloud.

As if she had received affirmation from her senior, Tianxi mustered her courage and said, "Xia Chen, take me with you!"

"Can't!"

It wasn't Xia Chen who refused, but Elder Little Diamond.

It cried out anxiously, "Kanu—(Your Highness, you heard it too, Lord Xia Chen is going to deal with bad guys, it's too dangerous, I can't let you be in danger!)"

The scene resembled a minister earnestly advising a young emperor.

It was just missing the line, "If something really happens to you, how can I face the late emperor?"

Xia Chen didn't think there was any danger. He disliked the little diamonds using the guise of protection to confine Diancie to her so-called "kingdom" in darkness for the rest of her life.

But this was their family matter, so Xia Chen didn't say much.

Previously, after being severely reprimanded, Diancie would often have no choice but to compromise and follow the elders' advice, but things are different now.

The weak princess with no opinions of her own has disappeared, and Diancie is not backing down.

"Xia Chen has helped us so much, and now that he's in trouble, should we back down just because of danger? Is this the way of etiquette in our diamond-mining nation?"

Elder Little Diamond couldn't refute this, and could only stammer, "Kanu—(But we can't let you go yourself. We can send Warrior Little Diamond to help.)"

Do you really think that's helping out and not just going through the motions?

"I don't understand. They are clearly far weaker than me. What can they protect me for? Protect your wishful thinking?"

Diancie was no longer giving Elder Little Diamond any face; she seemed to be venting all the pent-up emotions she had accumulated over the years.

Xia Chen exclaimed in admiration from the side.

When a princess who is usually gentle and quiet gets angry, the commotion can be quite significant.

Elder Little Diamond was a little dazed. It looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar princess in front of it, its expression somewhat dazed.

Having already let loose, Diancie didn't care what it was thinking and continued, "Do you know what it said to me when I met Lord Xerneas?"

"We ourselves are the ones who truly give birth to life."

"This is not just something I'm saying to myself; it applies to every spirit in the world. The beauty of life can only be truly appreciated by oneself."

"If one does not have one's own understanding of life, how can one create a sacred diamond that nourishes life?"

Diancie had said almost everything she needed to say, and she even brought up Xerneas.

Her emotions gradually calmed down, and she finally said, "Going on a trip with Xia Chen was your idea, but now, facing danger with him is my choice, and I hope you can respect that."

Elder Little Diamond was speechless.

It looked at Tianxi and Xia Chen for a long time with complicated expressions, and finally nodded.

"Your Highness, you're all grown up now. From now on, you should decide these things for yourself..."

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In the end, Tianxi left the diamond mining country with Xia Chen.

This doesn't mean she abandoned her identity and responsibilities; she's just doing what she wants to do.

Her experiences and observations over the past month had freed her mind from the confines of that narrow cave.

She is the princess who carries the hopes of the diamond-mining nation, and also the independent and self-reliant Diancie.

Xia Chen was also pleased with Tianxi's decision to come along, even though her strength wouldn't have a significant impact on the battle; the important thing was the significance.

That afternoon, he led the elves to Luna City to visit Karune.

"I originally had a plan to eliminate Team Flame this afternoon, but I canceled it all for you."

At Karuni's home, the award-winning actress said to Xia Chen, "Speaking of which, with your strength and contributions, you are fully qualified to come and participate."

Xia Chen retorted, "Didn't you ever think about why I asked to meet with you alone?"

Karuni frowned slightly, a vague sense of unease creeping into her heart.

"You mean there's a mole within the alliance?"

As she spoke, she immediately contradicted herself, "That's not right. Everyone attending this meeting is an absolute core member, just me, the Four Heavenly Kings, and those few board members..."

Karuni asked incredulously, "You mean, there's a traitor among them?"