Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

“We’ll talk about that later. Tell me about those humans first.”

Xia Chen asked somewhat seriously.

Although Elder Little Diamond didn't understand why Xia Chen was so concerned about this issue, it still truthfully said, "Kanu—(About five years ago, a group of humans came to this area and seemed to have built something. Because it was relatively close to us, I sent a few Little Diamonds to investigate, but they never returned... At that time, Queen Diancie was already old, and we didn't dare to provoke her, so we didn't dare to interfere until more than a year ago, when the commotion over there became increasingly louder...)"

Xia Chen listened quietly to Elder Little Diamond's narration and fell into deep thought.

If what it says is true, then the problem is serious.

A group of suspicious people were hiding in a deep mountain forest, deliberately making noise to scare away anyone who approached. Xia Chen didn't believe they weren't up to something.

It's highly likely that those trainers who went missing in the mountains were killed by them to silence them!

On the land of Carlos, the most likely candidate with such strength and motivation is Vladali and his Team Flare!

Xia Chen wasn't worried about anything else; he was worried about the legendary "ultimate weapon" that could destroy the world.

Although he didn't know if the ultimate weapon was as powerful as the legends suggested, the unknown is the most terrifying thing.

Who knows, this thing might be just as terrifying as Eternatus in its Giant form?

In the games and anime of my past life, the final weapon testing base set up by Team Flare was in Stone Town.

Karas Mountain is within the jurisdiction of Shixiang Town!

As Xia Chen was pondering this, he noticed an elf peeking out and looking at him from a distance.

Its appearance was completely different from the tiny diamonds in the cave; a crown made of pink diamonds, a skirt made of cloud-like white fluff, exuding an air of noble beauty, yet also possessing a quirky and mischievous charm—

It was none other than the legendary phantom spirit, Diancie!

Chapter 423 The tsundere archetype has been phased out!

That's... Diancie?

Xia Chen caught a glimpse of a pink sprite hiding behind a rock wall not far away, seemingly observing him secretly. He greeted her with aura power, finding it quite amusing.

Whether out of fear or shyness, Diancie immediately ran to a place where Xia Chen couldn't see her as soon as she touched the gentle, slowly spreading aura.

Only some basic information about her was transmitted back by the power of the waveguide.

Diancie's energy level is very low, only at the Gym level.

Of course, judging from the information given by Elder Diamond Smash, it is already quite incredible that a wild Pokémon that is only five years old has the strength of a gymnastics gymnast.

But Diancie is not an ordinary wild Pokémon; she is a legendary Pokémon.

If classified according to the official classification method of the previous game, then it is a phantom spirit - an existence of the same level as Arceus and Mew.

However, the Mythical Spirits are actually spirits that can only be captured and caught through a single method in the game, and not all of them are as powerful as Arceus.

However, Xia Chen had not expected that such a special being would only possess the strength of a dojo leader.

No wonder she couldn't master the ability to create new holy diamonds.

"Kanu—(Human, I have told you what you wanted to know. Now you should keep your promise and lead us to find Lord Xerneas, shouldn't you?)"

Elder Little Diamond's words interrupted Xia Chen's thoughts.

Xia Chen nodded and replied, "Of course, I will, but before that, I need to go to that place."

Elder Little Diamond was very surprised, "Kanu! (Human, didn't I tell you that place is extremely dangerous? Several of our kingdom's powerful warriors perished there!)"

Xia Chen smiled slightly, "It seems you must not have heard the story of the little pony crossing the river."

Little Diamond was puzzled. "Kanu? (What does that mean?)"

"It's nothing, don't worry. I wouldn't risk my life. Besides, once this is resolved, you won't have to worry about those humans anymore, right?"

Perhaps finding some merit in those words, Elder Little Diamond pondered for a moment, then, as if making a firm decision, declared, "Kanu! (Then I will send a Little Diamond Warrior to guide you and protect you!)"

Xia Chen did not refuse and replied with a smile, "Then thank you very much."

"Kanu—(No need to be so polite, then, I'll go and choose a warrior for you first.)"

After saying that, Elder Little Diamond skipped away.

Xia Chen turned to look at the spot where Diancie had just been hiding, his mind starting to race.

With the elders gone, a lone man and a solitary spirit are alone in a room—such a wonderful opportunity...

Instead of going to help out... no, instead of getting to know Diancie?

…………

Although the entire Diamond Kingdom is structured as a giant cave, there are still separate chambers in some important places, such as Princess Diancie's room.

Following the feedback from the waveguide power, Xia Chen easily found Diancie's "princess room".

It's often said that bedroom decor best reflects a person's inner self, and that's pretty much true for elves too.

The walls of this chamber are covered with pink and sparkling diamonds.

It seems that Diancie's inner self is just as lovely as her outward appearance.

When Xia Chen entered, Tianxi was controlling energy to condense something.

Lost in her own world, she didn't notice the uninvited guest's intrusion.

Xia Chen didn't disturb her, but instead observed the energy cluster in front of Diancie.

This energy was strange and unique, not one of the eighteen types of energy attributes. He guessed that it might be the prototype of the Holy Diamond.

However, Diancie's current abilities are insufficient to complete the task of condensing the Holy Diamond.

Soon, the energy cluster in front of her, which had just begun to take the shape of a diamond, shattered with a bang, turning into dazzling and beautiful specks of energy that drifted into the air.

A soft sigh suddenly echoed in the empty room.

Although this was not Diancie's first failure, she was still somewhat disappointed.

Composing herself, Tianxi was about to go out to continue studying the Holy Diamond when she saw Xia Chen standing to the side.

"hope!"

With a startled cry, Diancie instinctively unleashed a storm of diamonds shimmering with pink light at the uninvited guest.

Xia Chen reacted quickly, immediately using his waveguide power to create a barrier to block it.

Fortunately, Diancie's instinctive Diamond Storm wasn't very powerful, and the Waveguide Barrier barely managed to block it.

"Is this how your diamond kingdom treats its guests?"

Xia Chen, acting like the villain, accused the enemy first, without mentioning at all that he had entered without permission, thus seizing the moral high ground.

"sorry..."

Just as Tianxi was about to apologize for attacking Xia Chen without permission, she suddenly realized what had happened.

"hope! (You were the one who ran in and scared me first!)"

She adorably put her small hands on her hips, her pink eyes flashing with anger.

Xia Chen looked completely innocent. "I didn't know I couldn't come in. There's no door or anything here. In the human world, we always install a door in places we don't want others to come in."

Tianxi had never been to the human world and did not know whether Xia Chen's words were true or false.

She looked at the human with some skepticism, her tone softening slightly.

"hope? (Okay, so what do you want to do here?)"

"Look at you."

Xia Chen said sincerely in a matter-of-fact tone, "Don't you know? You're very famous in the human world. Everyone calls you [Royal Pink Princess]. Seeing you today, it's clear that your reputation is well-deserved."

The lavish praise made Diancie blush slightly, weakening her momentum a bit, but her words remained more defiant than her body.

"Hmph...who asked for your praise?"

The mode of communication gradually changed from Elvish to telepathy.

This seems to be a skill that all legendary spirits can master.

Xia Chen couldn't help but laugh; he hadn't expected Princess Tianxi to be such a proud and aloof character.

The arrogant attitude has become obsolete... just kidding!

Xia Chen quite liked the arrogant and aloof. He was about to tease the princess of the Diamond Kingdom a little more when he heard Elder Little Diamond calling from behind.

"Kanu! (Human, what are you doing here! Your Highness, are you alright?)"

As it spoke, it quickly ran to Tianxi's side and looked at Xia Chen with a wary expression.

"Kanu! (Human, who allowed you to touch Her Highness the Princess!)"

This sight reminded Xia Chen of old-fashioned parents who discovered their children were dating too early.

Before Xia Chen could explain, Tianxi said softly, "hope... (It's alright, Elder, he didn't do anything...)"

Elder Little Diamond was slightly relieved and said stiffly, "Kanu—(The Little Diamond Warrior is ready to depart at any time.)"

Xia Chen nodded solemnly. Compared to the ultimate weapon, teasing Diancie would have to wait.

"Alright, the sooner the better, I'll set off now."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Diancie asked curiously in a low voice, "Ci? (Elder, where are they going?)"

Elder Little Diamond didn't hide anything, "Kanu—(over there, our restless human neighbor.)"

Diancie opened her mouth in surprise, "Dianci? (Wasn't it extremely dangerous over there? Several warriors even sacrificed their lives?)"

“Kanu—(That’s precisely why we must resolve this matter, and... I suspect the anomaly of the Holy Diamond is related to those humans. Since this human is willing to do this... Your Highness, are you listening?)”

As Elder Little Diamond spoke, he noticed that Diancie beside him was staring blankly at Xia Chen and Little Diamond's departing figures.

Complex emotions flickered in his diamond-like, dazzling eyes.

So this villain was actually a good person after all...

…………

Xia Chen had no idea that his few words had stirred up a storm in the heart of the naive and inexperienced Tianxi.

He had already left the Diamond Kingdom and was following the little diamond that was leading the way to explore the place that might be Team Flare's base.