Chapter 104 — Isn't This Just Seducing a Man?

Diantha shared her thoughts.

She wanted to ask Sun Wuming for help - the legendary trainer who had defeated both Cynthia and Leon.

Upon hearing this, Lysandre secretly frowned.

He really didn't want Sun Wuming getting involved in this matter.

In fact, he had been trying to find ways these past few days to drive Sun Wuming out of Kalos.

So when Diantha suggested asking for Sun Wuming's help, it clearly wasn't what Lysandre wanted.

But at this moment, Lysandre couldn't find any suitable reason to object to Diantha, so he could only continue listening.

"You mean the man who has Zygarde?" 

Siebold turned to look at Diantha, then analyzed while stroking his chin:

"Indeed, if it's him, I don't think he would lose to Pachira, but... would he be willing to help? From your description of him, he doesn't seem like a very helpful person."

Diantha replied:

"He's also currently searching for Xerneas, so our goals align on this point."

After a brief pause, Diantha continued:

"Our urgent priority now is to find Xerneas and reverse the petrification of Laverre Town's citizens and your Pokémon. Even if Sun Wuming doesn't help in the end, just finding Xerneas would be enough to counter Yveltal."

"During this time, I think I can join Sun Wuming's team and search for Xerneas together. As soon as we find it, I'll contact Team 710 immediately so the eternal god can help reverse the petrification."

Diantha's suggestion made everyone's eyes light up.

That's right, it didn't matter if Sun Wuming wouldn't help.

As long as they could find Xerneas, everything would work out.

After all, since ancient times in the Kalos region, Yveltal and Xerneas had always been opposing forces.

Once Xerneas appears, it would be enough to suppress Yveltal.

Then they could ask it to reverse the petrification of their Pokémon, and then unite to deal with Pachira.

Even if Pachira was a Champion-level trainer, she couldn't possibly stand against the combined forces of a Champion and three Elite Four members.

"But will he agree to have you as a companion?"

Wikstrom noticed another issue and asked.

Indeed, there was nothing wrong with Diantha's idea.

But it all hinged on one premise - that Sun Wuming would be willing to accept Diantha as a companion.

What if he refused?

"Ara ara~ Wikstrom, you're underestimating our Champion's charm."

Drasna smiled and said:

"No matter how strong that legendary trainer is, he's still a man, isn't he? If Diantha just crooks her finger a bit and shows some feminine charm, wouldn't this be a piece of cake?"

Hearing this, Diantha immediately became embarrassed.

This... isn't this just asking her to seduce a man?

True, she had occasionally played such roles in movies.

But in reality, she had never done anything like this.

Seduce a man?

Just imagining herself holding Sun Wuming's hand and speaking in a coquettish voice made Diantha shudder.

Your humble servant really can't do this!

"Not necessarily..." 

Siebold muttered quietly.

He had seen Sun Wuming's rumored relationships.

Just that alluring new Galar Water-type Elite Four member Nessa had looks that were completely on par with Diantha's.

Maybe he wouldn't even be interested in Diantha's type.

"In any case, we're counting on you, Diantha."

Drasna now put away her smile and said solemnly:

"The future of all Kalos rests in your hands."

The others also looked at Diantha with "please do your best" expressions in their eyes.

It was really putting pressure on her.

"I'll prepare a welcome gift for you, that should make it easier to win him over."

Lysandre suddenly spoke up.

"Really? Thank you so much, President."

Diantha quickly expressed her gratitude.

"Think nothing of it, it's all for Kalos after all."

Lysandre added:

"However, make sure to report the situation to me regularly, understand?"

"Yes, I understand."

Hearing Diantha's response, Lysandre showed a satisfied smile.

He knew that in the current situation, he could no longer prevent Diantha from seeking Sun Wuming's help.

If that was the case, he would take the opposite approach.

Send Diantha to Sun Wuming's side, then use her to monitor that man's every move!

Hmm, Lysandre felt he was quite the genius.

The meeting ended, and everyone dispersed to await further instructions.

Everything now depended on Diantha.

Lysandre also returned to the Lysandre Labs headquarters.

No one could have imagined that Pachira, currently the Kalos League's most wanted criminal, was sitting there casually drinking coffee.

"Meeting's over? What was decided?"

Pachira asked, putting down her coffee cup.

"Just as you said, the operation to capture Xerneas has become more complicated."

Lysandre walked past Pachira, his tone clearly displeased.

It matched exactly with Pachira's earlier analysis.

If they followed Team Flare's original plan of using the aura of the God of Destruction to lure out Xerneas after obtaining Yveltal,

Sun Wuming might show up with Zygarde before Xerneas even appeared.

Therefore, they needed to find a way to get their hands on Xerneas before Sun Wuming could.

"Boss, I've heard a rumor..."

At this point, Xerosic, Team Flare's top scientist, approached and said.

"Oh? Let's hear it."

Lysandre raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Rumor has it that a hundred years ago, in a place in Kalos called 'Valley of Creation', a mysterious Pokémon known as the [Aureate Super-Magical God] was born..."

Xerosic began explaining in detail.

...

...

Kalos Region, Laverre City.

This was a city famous for producing fragrances, perfumes, and all kinds of fashionable clothing.

At this moment, in the Fairy-type specialist Valerie's Laverre Gym.

Greninja raised its right hand, forming a giant Water Shuriken over two meters in diameter in its palm, and threw it at the opposing Mawile.

The knocked-back Mawile traced an arc of about five meters through the air before landing in front of Gym Leader Valerie.

It had clearly lost its ability to battle.

"Mawile is unable to battle, Greninja wins."

The female referee in the center of the field waved her flag and declared:

"Since all three of Gym Leader Valerie's Pokémon are unable to battle, the winner is challenger Serena."

"That was truly amazing."

Valerie sighed, returning Mawile to its Poké Ball, then walked slowly to Serena's side, her small hand emerging from her kimono sleeve holding a crescent-shaped badge.

"This is the Fairy Badge, please accept it."

"Thank you, Miss Valerie."

Serena thanked her.

Although due to what happened to her mother, Serena had initially lost her motivation for gym challenges.

But to gain more battle experience, Sun Wuming still brought Marnie and Serena to various gyms to battle with gym trainers.

This wasn't just for Serena, but for Marnie as well.

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In the spectator stands, Marnie became an emotionless clapping machine, applauding without expression:

"Serena has gotten stronger again..."

Diancie also clapped its little hands, showing a bright smile:

[Everyone is so amazing!]

Sun Wuming showed a rather displeased expression, thinking to himself:

"Why hasn't the Bond Phenomenon awakened yet..."

He only remembered the rough outline of the original anime plot, the details were really fuzzy.

Ash's Greninja seemed to have awakened the Bond Phenomenon around the seventh or eighth gym.

And in Sun Wuming's view, Serena's talent far surpassed the anime Ash.

Now that they'd beaten the sixth gym, shouldn't it have awakened by now?

After exchanging pleasantries with Serena, Valerie turned to look at the spectator stands and smiled:

"Would Mr. Sun Wuming like to try a battle next?"

Both Marnie and Serena had earned their badges, leaving only Sun Wuming who hadn't battled.

"I'll pass."

Sun Wuming gave Valerie some face, at least not saying "you're too weak, I can't be bothered to fight you."

Valerie raised her hand to cover her cherry lips with her wide kimono sleeve and gave a gentle laugh.

She certainly knew the gap between herself and that man, she was just joking around.

But well...

Valerie looked at the Zygarde and Diancie flanking Sun Wuming.

Her eyes couldn't hide their envy.

As a Fairy-type specialist trainer, how could she not yearn for such powerful and beautiful Fairy-types?

Maybe she should ask to be his apprentice?

Perhaps she'd even get a chance to pet that big Fairy-type doggy Zygarde?

...

...

However, unfortunately, Valerie wouldn't get that chance.

You dog of an author, you don't have enough popularity to get more appearances in this book.

"From today on, you two stop challenging gyms and put all your energy into training."

As they left the Laverre Gym, Sun Wuming said to the two girls.

There was no choice, mainly because challenging gyms now could no longer benefit their growth.

It just showed how low the overall level of the Kalos League was.

Unlike the Kanto region's gyms.

Except for Brock and Misty who might be considered weak links.

The others were all monsters.

Just at the Elite Four level, there were Sabrina, Koga, and Blaine.

At the Champion level, there was even the hidden boss Giovanni.

Continuing to battle Kalos League gym leaders would just be a waste of time.

1.6 Better to spend all that time on training.

"Mm hmm!"

The two girls nodded obediently, then prepared to follow Sun Wuming back to train in the wild.

As they passed by perfume shops and clothing stores that would normally be highly attractive to girls.

Marnie and Serena didn't even glance at them, walking straight past.

Because they knew what they were carrying on their shoulders now.

After the crushing defeat at the Galar Star Tournament, Marnie never wanted to experience that again.

And Serena knew her mother was waiting for her rescue, so she had no time now for such girlish things.

"Thank goodness, I finally found you!"

A familiar voice suddenly rang out.

The three looked up.

They saw a woman wearing a beret in the hot weather, with sunglasses and a mask on her face, running towards them.

"Miss Diantha!?"

The two girls called out instinctively.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely think this person was some kind of weirdo.

But because they had met her once before, Sun Wuming's group immediately recognized this strange woman's true identity.

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