Chapter 108 — The True Time Management Master

Fladalee also strongly agreed with Pachira's analysis.

If that Pokemon called "Hoopa" wasn't the legendary [Ring's Super Archgod].

Why would those siblings be so nervous?

"Should I go check it out, Fladalee?"

Pachira asked while resting her chin on her hand.

Fladalee thought for a moment, then shook his head, "No, I'll go myself."

Hearing Fladalee's decision, Pachira furrowed her brows, speaking in an almost incredulous tone:

"Are you serious? If you show up in person, your identity could be exposed."

Although Fladalee, as the leader of Team Flare, had his League Chairman identity as cover.

But this operation clearly couldn't be resolved peacefully.

After all, they were going to steal a Mythical Pokemon.

If things went wrong, the situation could easily escalate into war.

If Fladalee was discovered as the League Chairman, not even jumping into the Yellow River would wash away the stain.

"No plan is perfect. Sometimes you have to take risks to achieve results."

Fladalee said resolutely.

Seeing Fladalee's determined attitude, Pachira knew she couldn't talk him out of it.

"That man... should we be wary of him?"

Pachira asked with narrowed eyes.

The man she referred to was naturally the terrorist who had nearly captured her newly caught Yveltal in Kiloude City and killed her Fletchinder—

Sun Wuming!

"Of course."

Fladalee nodded. Though he occasionally showed mysterious confidence, he was still cautious of a legendary trainer who possessed Zygarde.

"This is where Karuna's role becomes important."

Fladalee muttered confidently to himself.

...

...

Meanwhile, in a clearing along Parfum Path.

Marie and Serena stood side by side, with their newly joined Tyranitar and Metagross in front of them.

Facing them were Karuna and her ace Pokemon Gardevoir.

Indeed, Karuna was now fulfilling her most important role in this team—

Serving as a training dummy for Marie and Serena.

This was exactly why Sun Wuming had decided to let Karuna travel with them.

At this moment, both pseudo-legendary Pokemon showed signs of exhaustion, having clearly spent considerable energy.

"Gardevoir, Dazzling Gleam!"

Karuna commanded with a wave.

Gardevoir raised both hands, palms facing each other, concentrating a fist-sized irregular light sphere.

"Tyranitar, Stone Edge!"

"Metagross, Psychic!"

Marie and Serena immediately tried to command their Pokemon to counterattack.

But before the two pseudo-legendaries could act.

The irregular light sphere in Gardevoir's palms suddenly burst, forming countless small light points that made it difficult to keep one's eyes open, striking both Tyranitar and Metagross.

The two pseudo-legendary Pokemon cried out in pain and collapsed to the ground, their knees buckling in unison.

"They've only just obtained them, so their synchronization still needs work."

Sun Wuming evaluated internally, then looked toward Karuna and Gardevoir on the other side, thinking to himself:

"At this rate of growth, it won't be long before Karuna won't be useful as a training partner anymore."

Though her face maintained a calm expression, careful observation would reveal Gardevoir's legs trembling slightly under her white dress.

Though she had defeated Tyranitar and Metagross, it clearly hadn't been as easy as it appeared.

...

Evening.

As usual, Serena was in charge of dinner, while Marie handled the dishes.

Seeing girls younger than herself handle housework so skillfully, Karuna felt somewhat embarrassed and offered to help.

But after she produced a dark cuisine that even Zygarde wouldn't eat and broke seven or eight plates while washing dishes.

Serena and Marie could only give awkward but polite smiles as they ushered Karuna out of the kitchen.

After a full day of training, the two young girls returned to their rooms after dinner and fell asleep immediately.

Thinking back to facing Marie and Serena this morning, and how they were using Pokemon they'd only had for less than a month.

Yet they had managed to pressure both her and her ace Gardevoir.

Karuna took a deep breath, her feelings becoming inexplicably complex.

Logically, she should be happy that the Kalos region had produced a genius like Serena.

But the longer she stayed with Sun Wuming's group.

The more she couldn't help falling into self-doubt—

Am I really that weak?

Looking back carefully, since first meeting Sun Wuming at the movie theater in Lumiose City.

Karuna's pride had been gradually dismantled.

From facing Yveltal in Kiloude City, to ambushing Pachira in Lumiose City, to now serving as a "training dummy" for Marie and Serena.

Karuna hadn't really achieved any victories.

And although Karuna had never battled Sun Wuming until now.

But without even fighting, she knew in her heart.

If she dared to challenge Sun Wuming, whether it was his Pokemon or himself, he could defeat her completely.

Unless... he used Diancie, then she might have a slight chance of winning.

"Among current League Champions, Lance and Leon are the strongest, followed by Steven and Cynthia, while Alder, Wallace, and Karuna are in the lowest tier."

At this moment, Karuna recalled Sun Wuming's evaluation of the current champions when they first met at the Lumiose movie theater.

At the time, the disguised Karuna had been quite indignant.

After all, the League Champions had never battled each other.

What right did he have to say she was in the lowest tier?

Though Karuna was realistic enough to know she couldn't match Leon and Lance.

But she didn't believe she was inferior to Steven and Cynthia.

However, as time spent together increased.

Karuna increasingly felt that Sun Wuming had been right back then.

"Hmm?"

At this moment, Karuna noticed through the window that Sun Wuming was sitting with Diancie at the root of a large tree, seemingly chatting about something.

...

Outside.

Diancie brought her small hands together, countless pink light points gathering between her palms, slowly forming a crystal-clear pink diamond.

If this were sold in the jewelry market, it would surely fetch an astronomical price.

No wonder Diancie was the most coveted among lesser legendary Pokemon.

Possessing it was equivalent to having endless wealth.

"Beautiful."

Sun Wuming held the diamond up to the moonlight, where it emitted a soft pink luster.

[But before receiving Lord Xerneas's power, the diamonds I create will quickly disappear]

Diancie said dejectedly, hanging her little head.

Sun Wuming patted the crown on Diancie's head to comfort her, smiling gently:

"Can you give me this diamond?"

Diancie lifted her small face, asking somewhat confused:

[But... it will disappear soon]

"That's okay, I just need your agreement."

Sun Wuming smiled mysteriously.

Though Diancie didn't understand what Sun Wuming was thinking, she immediately nodded without hesitation.

[Yaaawn~]

Diancie couldn't help yawning, her little hands rubbing her sleepy eyes as she mumbled:

[Sleepy...]

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