Chương 65: I'm sure!

"You really want to capture that Regirock?"

Lu Sha did not agree directly, but instead asked a seemingly unnecessary question.

"Why do you say that? Of course I want to! It's a legendary Pokémon!"

Cynthia nodded emphatically, her eyes gleaming with an air of self-righteousness.

What trainer can resist the temptation to capture a legendary Pokémon?

Especially for her, who is both a trainer and a lover of mythology and history, the ancient legendary Pokémon Regirock is simply her dream pet.

Since we've stumbled upon this in the wild, as a trainer, I should naturally try to gain their approval.

If persuasion fails, try influencing; if influencing fails, resort to force.

Even if you fail in the end, at least you tried, so it's not a regret.

"Then I suggest you wait for them to make the first move."

Why?

Cynthia blurted it out instinctively, but in just a second, her quick wit kicked in, and her pupils contracted slightly:

"You mean we should wait until the hunter injures Regirock before we make our move?"

Of course she understands the reasoning.

When both sides were exhausted from the fight, Regirock was weakened to the extreme by the poison, and the hunter was also exhausted.

If we act now, we can not only easily drive away the hunter, but also lend a helping hand when Regirock is at his most vulnerable.

This kind of timely help easily wins the favor of wild Pokémon.

If you're lucky, you might not even need to fight; you can just take them down with a single red and white ball.

This is a perfect, rational, and profit-maximizing solution.

but...

"I can't do it."

Cynthia bit her lip, her voice low.

"If I happen to arrive at the scene and see it injured, I will not hesitate to help it. But I cannot stand by and watch it be persecuted, watch those hunters use despicable means to defeat it in exchange for the opportunity to subdue it."

"I cannot accept partners acquired in that way."

Lu Sha shifted her position in Cattleya's arms, watching the blonde girl with great interest.

What a persistent and innocent girl!

He sighed inwardly, then, through their telepathic connection, delivered even crueler words to Cattleya:

"You'd better think this through. With your current strength, there aren't many ways to subdue it. Either do what that plan did, wait for the hunter to cripple it, and then we can easily profit."

"Either you can be more aggressive and let me kill all the hunters. If the message can't get out, it should be enough to hold out until your grandfather gets back."

Murder, or looting during a disaster.

These are the two solutions that Lu Sha finds easiest and most efficient.

In return, Cynthia gets the legendary item she's always dreamed of, and they can earn top-tier Dragon Fangs with no risk.

None of us have a bright future.

Faced with such a devilish temptation, what will this future Sinnoh champion choose?

Lu Sha raised his head, a hint of playfulness flickering in his shark-like eyes.

That's why they say it's sometimes quite amusing to drag innocent young women into this mess and watch them struggle between ideals and reality.

Miss Zhulan.

Do you want the Regirock that's within your grasp, or do you want to continue pursuing justice even if you might end up with nothing?

One second, two seconds... ten seconds.

Silence filled the air, and even Lucario could sense the inner struggle of its master.

Finally, Cynthia took a deep breath and suddenly raised her head.

The hesitation that had been there before was completely gone from those gray eyes, replaced by a look that was impossible to look directly at.

"Cattleya, let's drive them away now."

"Regilocks may or may not wake up, our location may be exposed, and I may lose my chance to capture it... Please, drive those hunters away now!"

Even though she was in a dusty valley and her hair was disheveled, Cynthia's pure aura was so dazzling that it was impossible to look away.

"Hmm? Just banishing him? You'd better think this through. If you do this, Regirock will definitely wake up in a rage, and you won't have any chance to take advantage of the situation."

Now it was Cattleya and Lu Sha's turn to be surprised.

Gadria thought Cynthia was a bit foolish, giving up her pursuit for the sake of her principles.

If it's something Lu Sha wants, she'll take it from her even if it means using bloody and violent methods.

But it was this naiveté that made her feel that the Cynthia in front of her was pure, at least not as annoying as before.

She is not that kind of person; she looks down on such people, but she does not reject them.

Click click click!

Lu Sha was surprised at first, then grinned with relief.

Also.

If one could abandon principles for personal gain, then Cynthia wouldn't be the Cynthia who will stand at the pinnacle of Sinnoh and command the respect of countless people.

"I'm sure!"

This time, Cynthia didn't hesitate at all, replying decisively:

"Just expel him. Whatever the outcome, even if Regirock leaves in the end, you'll still receive the promised reward in full!"

She knew that the other party had proposed the best solution, the way a smart person would do it.

But she just can't do it.

Perhaps, Regirock will only meet her once in her lifetime.

Perhaps, once missed, it's missed forever.

But what does it matter?

Some bottom lines, once crossed, can never be reversed.

Even though she succeeded this time, she managed to capture Regirock through the hunter's help.

But in the countless days and nights to come, every time she releases this Pokémon, she will remember the despicable things she did today.

This will become a thorn stuck in her heart, one that can never be removed.

She can't be like those trainers who will do anything to become stronger.

She is who she is.

She is Cynthia, and she has her own pride.

"Cattleya, please! Do it!"

"As you wish!"

Cattleya nodded slightly, and floated up while holding Lu Sha.

At the same time, the human and the shark were communicating rapidly through their telepathic connection.

"Should we go along with her plan? The hunters are almost done with their work; in a few more minutes, all the toxins will be injected into the rock."

Cattleya was stating a fact, but Lu Sha knew his young mistress all too well.

This is hardly a consultation process.

It's because the little cabbage is so pure and cute that I can't help but want to lend a hand.

"Shall we try it out and see what kind of quality a Champion-level Legendary Pokémon is?"

Lu Sha grinned, revealing a mouthful of gleaming white shark teeth.

"I want to give it a try!" Cattleya thought to herself.

"Then let's fight!" Lu Sha responded instantly.

The man and the shark exchanged a glance and instantly reached some kind of crazy understanding.

Come here.

If I don't fight the boss, I feel like something's missing.

It's just Regirock, you can run away if you can't win!