Chương 142: A Warning and a Gift

Volcano, keep exploring deeper!

6. Lu Sha became increasingly angry as he thought about it, and continued to command the Vulcan moth.

"fire!"

The fire moth is engulfed in a blazing barrier of flames, and even at the bottom of a lake a thousand meters deep, the surging water pressure cannot erode it in the slightest.

As the command was given, it transformed into a streak of red light and resolutely plunged into that magnificent crystalline space.

However, the moment it passed through the broken entrance, the raging flames on its body went out without warning.

"fire?"

The Volcano let out a startled chirp, and although sparks quickly returned to its body, its power was greatly diminished compared to before.

There was something strange inside, but we went in as long as it was within a controllable area.

Anyone with eyes could see that there was something wrong with this crystal space, but after observing the condition of the fire moth, Lu Sha judged that the risk was still within acceptable limits.

Cattleya nodded gently, her delicate hand resting on Lu Sha's dorsal fin, and she slowly descended with him.

The prerequisite for teleportation is physical contact.

In case of an emergency, Gadriya will guarantee to get Lu Sha away immediately.

The two quickly passed through a thin, transparent membrane, like a cicada's wing, and stepped into the vast interior of the crystal.

In an instant, Lu Sha quickly sensed that the dragon and ground-type energies around him had become dormant, while the low pressure he had sensed on the lake surface had increased a hundredfold, heavily compressing the surrounding space.

Fortunately, with the young lady's superpower protecting her, Lu Sha did not feel too uncomfortable.

What is that?

Following Cattleya's gesture, Lu Sha looked to his right rear.

In a region of fragmented crystals refracting a mesmerizing light, there stood a striking, still...

Walkie-talkies?

Lu Sha's face darkened instantly. He walked over, bent down, and picked it up.

This is practically a blatant provocation, riding right into Shark's face!

So whether they stay on the surface of the lake or go deep into the lake, it's all part of the other side's plan?

Who would believe such a series of increasingly coincidental events?

Lu Sha remained silent.

If I had known there was such a trap down there, I should have helped Michael take out the Lucky Kappa first, and then we would have come down together.

This is a specially made walkie-talkie, with a bare body and only one dial button. Lu Sha pressed the button expressionlessly.

After a piercing crackle of electricity, a melancholic yet magnetic male voice echoed in the empty crystalline space: "Is this Miss Cattleya?"

Cattleya frowned slightly, exchanged a glance with Lu Sha, and replied in a cool tone, "I am Cattleya. Who are you?"

"My name is Crimson Sun. You can define me as you see fit. An ordinary professor at Binhai University, the head of the Crimson Sun Machinery Group, or a League-registered near-Elite Four Trainer. Or perhaps..."

The other person paused, their voice remaining perfectly calm: "Leader of Team Galactic!"

"It all depends on how big your heart is."

Chi Ri's tone carried a deep-seated depression, as if he had no interest in anything in the world.

This guy is even better at pretending than Shark!

Lu Sha curled her lip, gesturing for the young lady to pass on her message: "So, Mr. Chi Ri, who is so audacious as to orchestrate the explosion at Lizhi Lake, what exactly do you want? Once hailed as the 'Future of the Coast,' who do you think you are now?"

"The future of Binhai... Perhaps, on some timeline, there really was such a person."

There was a two-second silence on the other end, followed by a voice that sounded increasingly weak: "Miss Cattleya, it seems you know me better than I thought. So, before answering your question, could you answer one of mine first?"

"There was a boy named Silver who was born in the slums of Binhai City and lived with his grandfather. He was a genius among geniuses, not only gifted in Pokémon battles, but also self-taught in the field of mechanics."

"He can understand the principles of any complex mechanical structure after taking it apart just once. Pokémon can quickly master any move he teaches them."

"In Miss Cattleya's opinion, what fate awaits such a genius?"

"Is he a great mechanical inventor? A powerful trainer? Or just a cool mechanic? Or... a member of an evil organization?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Sha's eyes flickered slightly.

Although he knew very well that this was Chi Ri's own narration, hearing the name Xiao Yin always gave him a strange sense of being out of place.

"Why can I only choose one? Can't I have them all?"

Lu Sha pursed her lips, gesturing for Cattleya to continue: "Why is he just a powerful trainer, and not the Sinnoh Champion? Is it because he doesn't want to, or because he can't?"

"Why can't it be the president of Binhai University? Is it because he's unwilling, or incompetent?"

"If he's a genius, why can't he just overthrow the league and take charge himself? Is that all his talent is capable of?"

This series of questions, delivered in Cattleya's cool voice, possessed a soul-piercing power.

There was a deathly silence on the other end of the walkie-talkie.

After a long silence, a soft sigh came from Chi Ri: "Perhaps... perhaps that person named Xiao Yin was ultimately not a genius enough. If he were truly powerful enough, perhaps this world would become the way he envisioned."

"Since Miss Cattleya has answered my question, in exchange, I'll reveal the answer."

"This action was not my intention."

"Someone within the alliance wanted to give you a warning, and also a warning to me. In my view, this was a pointless explosion, but they offered enough chips to make up for all my losses."

"I'm willing to accept this warning as payment for keeping them in line for a few days. Miss Cattleya, what about you?"

At this moment, Chi Ri's tone surprisingly carried a hint of frankness.

"Is it really okay to just say something like this outright?" Lu Sha asked with a strange expression.

At first glance, Chi Ri felt very out of place to him.

Although this man is the leader of Team Galactic, he is nothing like Giovanni and Fradali, who are so humane.

He's more like a geek immersed in his own world, indifferent to everything worldly except his own goals.

Lu Sha even suspected that if you asked him now what the Galaxy Team's ultimate plan was, this guy would probably share it with great enthusiasm.

"There's nothing wrong with it. It doesn't matter if you reveal it or not; no one will believe an enemy. Besides, hasn't what happened to you at the police station today when they revealed my identity made you give up yet?"

"That's human nature. A world filled with human nature is destined to be disappointing." Chi Ri's tone revealed a disdain for the world.

"Since it's a warning, it shouldn't end so easily, right? A meaningful warning won't just end abruptly because the protagonist leaves halfway through," Lu Sha continued to probe.

"There's a Pokémon egg about 200 meters ahead of you. It's a gift from them. You should be able to find it," Red Sun replied calmly.

"They always do this. They give you a warning, then offer a small reward that you can't refuse."

"A gift? They would be so kind as to do that?"

Two hundred meters is nothing in front of the young lady.

The two soon spotted the egg.

It is a translucent deep blue with a reddish tinge at the core and a faint yellow glow around the edges.

Just from its appearance, it is completely different from ordinary Pokémon eggs.

It is more refined and has a certain charm.

Cattleya frowned slightly and said telepathically: Such powerful water-based energy fluctuations... it's almost as if it has received a blessing from the ocean.

"The blessing of the sea? No way..."

Lu Sha's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition surged into her mind.

At the same time, Crimson Sun's voice came again, faintly: "That's the egg of Manaphy, the Prince of the Azure Sea. You must be familiar with this legendary Pokémon. You can choose to keep it for yourself, or you can give it to the Crypt Lord, Mikel; he'll recognize it at a glance."

Chi Ri's voice remained calm on the walkie-talkie, but Lu Sha couldn't help but swear: "Click! Click! (Damalanzang, I'll fucking fuck your grandpa!)":