bacchusnovels Chapter 597 Hoenn Region, Rustboro City
Chapter 597 Hoenn Region, Rustboro City
"Yes, the Hoenn region, do you want to go?"
Li Luochen leaned against the door frame, intending to add, "There might be some danger," to give Lillie some mental preparation.
But before he could speak, Lillie closed her book, stood up, and said softly, "I'll go."
During her time at the Minrong Martial Arts Academy, she spent her days reading, studying, and helping others with small tasks. Her life was peaceful, but there was always a small empty corner in her heart.
Now that Li Luochen has taken the initiative to invite him, it seems that he is beginning to fill that corner.
Lillie walked to the wardrobe, opened the door, and deftly took out several neatly folded changes of clothes.
Even when she was still in Alola, she was used to the pace of setting off at any time, and she packed her bags much faster than most trainers.
A small white backpack, a few light dresses, and a book that I haven't finished reading yet.
She slung her backpack over her shoulder, pushed her suitcase, walked up to Li Luochen, and looked up at him: "Let's go~"
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Two days later, in the Hoenn region, in the city of Kanazawa.
This city is located in the western part of the Hoenn region and is the headquarters of Devon Corporation.
The rows of modern buildings complement the lush green belts, and the Derwen Company logo can be seen everywhere on the streets.
When Li Luochen and his group came out of the airport, Daiwu had already sent a car to wait at the door and took them directly to the Devon Corporation headquarters building.
Along the way, Rukia leaned against the car window, looking around, while Lillie sat quietly in the back seat, flipping through her book, only occasionally glancing at the unfamiliar scenery outside the window.
Before we knew it, we had arrived in the city.
"Wow, it's been so long since I've been to Kanaz City!"
Ryukia sat on Li Luochen's lap, gazing at the scenery outside the window.
Outside the car window, the streetscape of Kanaz unfolded like a scroll painting.
The Devon Corporation headquarters building was not far away, and the shops on both sides of the street were filled with all kinds of trainer equipment. Several wild Taibun swallows hopped around on the palm trees by the roadside, making crisp chirping sounds.
"Brother Luo Chen, look! That dessert shop is still there! When I came to Kanaz City for the Grand Contest, Uncle Mikuri took me there. Their berry mousse was absolutely delicious!"
As Rukia spoke, she swung her legs, her tone filled with the joy of a long-awaited reunion.
Upon seeing the familiar street scene, she chattered incessantly as if she were back home.
"Lillie, I'll treat you to a big meal later!"
Rukia turned her head from the car window and winked at Lillie, who was sitting in the back seat.
On the way to Hoenn, Rukia would occasionally come over and chat with her. Although Rukia did most of the talking and Lillie listened, the atmosphere between the two was quite harmonious.
"Okay, thank you, Rukia."
Lillie raised her head and smiled faintly.
The car came to a smooth stop in front of the Devon Corporation headquarters building.
The all-white skyscraper gleamed in the afternoon sun, and a rainbow was reflected in the fountain at the entrance.
Daigo was already standing in front of the steps waiting.
As soon as the car door opened, before Li Luochen could even put one foot firmly on the ground, Daigo strode up to him and, without a word, opened his arms and gave him a solid hug, causing his suit to wrinkle a bit.
"Brother Luo Chen, long time no see!" Da Wu released his grip, looked him up and down, and his usually calm eyes revealed a completely different emotion. "The last time we met was in Donghuang. You look even stronger now."
"Oh, it's nothing special, really."
Li Luochen chuckled and raised his hand to give Daigo a high five, not at all intimidated by the enthusiasm of his Hoenn champion good brother.
The two walked side by side into the Devon Building. Daigo glanced at him sideways as they walked, asking, "How's it going to be for the championship?"
"It's still a bit far off, but it'll be soon," Li Luochen said modestly, rubbing his chin.
Despite his recent dominance, with Calyrex defeating the three Galar Gym Leaders and Groudon being acquired, the Pokémon that has leveled up the fastest among his followers is actually Charizard, who was the first to join him.
Strangely enough, he hadn't used Charizard much lately, but not long ago, Latios Jr. suddenly decided to bring Charizard back to Aldor Mare.
After Charizard returned, its strength increased dramatically, and it jumped directly to the top of the team's ranking.
I have no idea what happened in Odomare.
At that very moment, Charizard sneezed inside its Poké Ball, savoring the moment...
But what happened, perhaps only Charizard knows (eyes shift).
"Then I'll give you a big gift."
Daiwu, who had received Li Luochen's reply, spoke with certainty.
That's just how he is. He takes stones seriously, he takes battles seriously, and he takes his brothers seriously too.
Li Luochen was just one step away from the championship, and if he didn't show his support at this crucial moment, it would be incredibly disrespectful of him as a brother.
"Haha, it's not that serious." Li Luochen quickly waved his hand, feeling a little embarrassed by Daigo's serious demeanor.
"How can that be? We still have to send the gifts." Daigo acted as if there was no room for negotiation.
He led Li Luochen and his group into the spacious and bright hall, then changed the subject: "But let's put the gift-giving aside for now, business is more important. The people from the Green Ridge Universe Center are already waiting in the conference room, let's go up first."
Li Luochen then said to Rukia and Lillie, "Then you two go and have fun first. There are many fun places in Kanaz City. Just be careful."
"Okay~" Rukia peeked out from behind Li Luochen, gave him an OK sign, and then grabbed Lillie's hand. "Let's go, let's go, I'll take you to that dessert shop first, their berry mousse is absolutely amazing!"
Lillie stumbled slightly as she was pulled along, then turned back and nodded gently to Li Luochen before disappearing into the sunlight outside the glass door along with Ryukia.
Daigo watched the two girls walk away, then glanced at Li Luochen, a slight smile playing on his lips: "You seem quite carefree."
"With the two of them around, the dessert shops in Kanaz City should be worried." Li Luochen shrugged and followed Daigo into the elevator.
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The atmosphere in the meeting room was serious.
This conference room on the top floor of Devon Corporation is usually where Daigo receives important clients, but today it has been temporarily converted into a war room for the meteorite crisis.
A holographic projection map was spread out on the long conference table. Real-time monitoring data from the Green Moss Space Center scrolled and refreshed above the map, and several red-marked dots were slowly but irreversibly approaching the Hoenn region.
Several researchers in white coats were discussing something in hushed tones, their voices urgent.
Daigo, sitting in the main seat, placed his hands on the table with a calm yet focused expression. After Li Luochen sat down, he nodded slightly to indicate that the meeting had begun.