Pokémon: Start with a Dragon-type Gym Leader, and pick up Guroton.

Chapter 599 Daigo gives away a villa

"you can?"

Without exception, everyone present focused their attention on Li Luochen.

The ability to communicate seamlessly with Pokémon is not unprecedented in the history of the League.

But everyone who can do it is a figure who will be recorded in history.

"Yes, I possess the power of aura, which allows me to communicate with Pokémon." Li Luochen nodded, raising his right hand with his palm facing upward.

A pale blue waveguide energy pulsed in his palm like a flame, gentle yet powerful.

"So, if there really is a Pokémon residing inside that meteorite, I can try to talk to it. If we can talk, we can talk; if we can't reach an agreement, then we can fight. It's better than starting a fight right away."

"What if the opponent possesses terrifying strength? Let alone a master-level, what if they are a champion-level? What then?"

The eyeglasses researcher's question plunged the meeting room into silence once again.

This is the situation everyone is most worried about.

Li Luochen simply smiled slightly.

"I carry several legendary Pokémon with me, and I am recognized by Reshiram and Zekrom."

"If the other party really doesn't want to reason, then I also know a little about physical persuasion techniques."

Upon hearing this, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

A trainer who possesses a legendary Pokémon, recognized by the Black and White Dragons, and empowered by Aura.

With these three safeguards in place, whatever is hidden inside that meteorite, at least we are no longer in a situation where we are completely helpless!

The researcher with the gold-rimmed glasses stood up first and bowed solemnly to Li Luochen: "Then we'll leave it to Mr. Li Luochen."

"Don't thank me yet, I have a question." Li Luochen raised his hand, his gaze returning to the holographic projection map.

He pointed to the slowly moving red dot of light, raising an eyebrow. "Do you know where the meteorite is projected to hit?"

The researcher brought up a detailed map of the Hoenn region on the holographic screen, and quickly circled a vast forest located south of Kraken City by rapidly swiping his finger across the touchpad.

The map automatically marked the latitude and longitude coordinates and the estimated crash area, with a light red dotted line flashing continuously above the woodland.

"According to the latest orbital calculations, the meteorite is expected to impact in Orange Blossom Forest. This forest is vast and sparsely populated, making it one of the few impact sites that will not cause large-scale casualties. For us, it is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune."

"Orange Blossom Forest..." Li Luochen murmured to himself.

He was familiar with this circled area.

Petalburg Woods is one of the largest primeval forests in the Hoenn region, with towering ancient trees, dense vines, and countless wild Pokémon.

Although the meteorite impact won't cause large-scale human casualties, the Pokémon living in the forest will suffer.

A meteorite nearly 20 meters in diameter crashing down would generate enough shockwaves to destroy forests within a radius of hundreds of meters. Not to mention the unpredictable impact on wild Pokémon if the pure psychic energy inside the meteorite were to leak out.

Li Luochen looked up at everyone and asked, "When did the fall take place?"

"One week later."

Daigo took over the conversation, swiping his finger lightly across the holographic projection to bring up a detailed timetable.

The meteorite's trajectory prediction data scrolls and refreshes at the edge of the screen, with a countdown accurate to the second.

"So we have seven days to prepare. We need to evacuate the people around Petalburg Woods and deploy League Trainers around the forest."

"Once you shatter the main body of the meteorite, they will be responsible for cleaning up the scattered fragments. We must not leave a single piece of debris in the forest."

"Even a tiny bit of residual psychic energy is a threat to wild Pokémon."

"Besides Rustboro City, the closest city to Petalburg Woods is Petalburg City, which is where Mr. Senri served as the Gym Leader."

"I will inform him in advance and ask him to assist with the evacuation and deployment."

As Daigo spoke, he took out a small communicator from the inside pocket of his suit and handed it to Li Luochen: "This is the latest wireless communicator from Devon Corporation, with signal coverage throughout the Hoenn region."

"I will be staying in Kanaz for the next week to coordinate with all parties. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything."

"no problem."

Li Luochen put the communicator in his pocket, nodded, and said "Okay."

The matter was temporarily put to rest, and the atmosphere in the meeting room relaxed.

The researcher with the gold-rimmed glasses packed up the holographic projection equipment and led his team out in single file.

Only Li Luochen and Daiwu remained in the room.

Daigo unbuttoned the top button of his suit jacket, let out a long breath, and finally let down the composed mask of a champion that he had worn during the meeting.

He leaned against the windowsill, took out the exquisite metal box from his pocket, and took out a piece of warm-colored moonstone, playing with it between his fingers. His tone became much more casual.

"To be honest, Luo Chen, what you just said not only calmed down those researchers, but also me."

Daigo looked up, a sincere smile playing on his lips—the kind only seen between brothers. "A week isn't a long time, but it's not short either. What are your plans?"

"What else can we do? We should definitely get some rest first." Li Luochen leaned back in his chair, put his hands behind his head, and relaxed as if he were in the living room of his own dojo. "If we're too tense, it will backfire."

"Too."

Daigo chuckled softly upon hearing this: "It's rare to hear you say that. I thought you'd say something like 'Let's go scout out Petalburg Woods tomorrow.'"

"We definitely need to scout the location, but not today."

Li Luochen closed one eye, raised a finger and shook it: "We just arrived in Rustboro City today. Charizard is tired after flying for two days. Rukia and Lillie are still out shopping at the dessert shop."

"Besides, I brought my family with me, so I have to settle them in first."

"Speaking of settling in... Brother Luo Chen, here you go."

Daigo pulled a key from the drawer and casually tossed it to Li Luochen.

The key traced an arc in the air before being caught steadily in Li Luochen's palm.

It felt heavy in my hand, and it was engraved with the Devon Corporation logo and a house number.

"This is?"

"Here are the keys to a villa in the nearby villa area. You can choose one to stay in."

Daigo spoke casually, as if he were giving away a box of ordinary stones: "I was originally going to give you ten sets, but the extras will incur additional taxes. You know, property taxes in the Hoenn region are quite expensive."

"Wow, you're basically giving me a villa for free?"

Li Luochen looked down at the key in his hand, then looked up at Daigo, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, after all, you'll definitely come back to the Hoenn region in the future, we can't let you stay in hotels every day, can we?"