Pokémon: The Sims

We didn't even have time to explore the distribution of stones in the passage along the way.

After all, there are priorities and urgency in everything.

The top priority right now is, of course, to find out the reason for the large-scale migration of Pokémon underground.

But this time.

Before they had run a few hundred meters, they suddenly stopped about two thousand meters underground.

What stood before them now was...

It is an underground river that leads to an unknown destination.

The lake water reflects light from who-knows-where, illuminating the area so brightly that it's impossible to tell where the light is coming from.

"Left, or right?"

Cynthia looked at the river.

I'm starting to hesitate again.

"Wait a minute, let's check the machine."

Wu Ge raised an eyebrow and took out the detector that Blatano had given them.

"Left."

The river flows from the right side of the river channel.

The left side is the lower river channel, the direction the river flows.

Go to the left.

This means they will continue downwards.

"The footprints came from the left, so the underworld should also be on the left."

Monet and the others reached into the riverbed and felt around.

They traced the direction of the Bosscodora's footprints.

"Go to the left."

Monet nodded.

Once you've determined your direction, keep moving forward.

As they travel downstream along the river, they can also spot some leisurely ancient coelacanths.

Although Relicanth is also a Pokémon that existed 100 million years ago, it is not a fossil resurrected Pokémon, but rather a Pokémon that has survived generation after generation.

and.

Even without actively trying to become stronger, Relicanthus can live as long as turtle-type, dragon-type, and psychic-type Pokémon, making them the only species in the category of "long-lived Pokémon".

“Coelacanths generally live in the deep sea, so their presence here indicates that this underground water vein is connected to the deep sea.”

Monet took out his camera and started taking pictures of the ancient coelacanth.

New Pokémon species have appeared in the forest caves.

This is quite a discovery.

Once this message is brought back, some scholars or PhDs from the alliance will surely come to study and explore it.

"The ancient coelacanth looks like an old man taking a walk."

Cynthia glanced at it twice, then reached out and touched an ancient coelacanth at her feet.

"Their scales are like rocks."

These creatures didn't react at all when touched by humans.

"They're completely unaffected, aren't they? Do they even have any fighting ability left?"

Wu Ge bent down and picked one up.

It felt like I was lifting a huge rock.

The Relicanus, held in the arms, remained motionless and blew bubbles, showing no affection whatsoever towards Wu Ge, unlike typical Water-type Pokémon.

What amazing creatures.

They tossed aside the ancient coelacanth in their hands and continued on their way.

Follow the river downstream.

The altitude dropped by more than 300 meters.

At this moment.

They are already more than two thousand meters underground.

However, there was no difficulty breathing or discomfort.

Call ~

The sound of a gentle breeze blowing in could be heard.

"We're almost at the exit."

Wu Ge's ears twitched, and he looked up ahead.

They saw the sunlight at the end of the river!

"How is this possible?! There's sunlight underground like this!"

Cynthia's eyes widened in surprise.

Even Wu Ge is the same.

Having lived for over a hundred years, this was also the first time he had ever seen such a scene.

Cynthia eagerly pulled Wu Ge towards the light, and Monet and the others followed.

The exit at the end of the river channel.

It seems to be on the summit of a high mountain.

The river water cascades down the high mountain slopes like a silver river, forming a slender waterfall.

Walk out of the river.

Standing atop a high mountain, gazing into the distance.

The scene that appeared before their eyes shocked everyone!

They unexpectedly arrived at a primeval forest that looked like a fairyland.

If I hadn't come here in person...

Who would have thought that there is such a small world more than two thousand meters underground?

Looking up, all I saw was gray and white.

Presumably, the rock layer served as the 'sky'.

After much searching.

However, the object emitting the light could not be found.

"What is that? It's glowing?"

Wu Ge raised his hand and pointed.

In the very center of this underground world, there is a green root that pierces through the 'sky' and plunges straight into the 'earth'.

It's the root that's glowing.

Chapter 471 Fossil Pterosaur and Small Diamonds

"I don't know, I've never seen it before, but I think I've heard rangers in other cities mention it."

Monet shook his head.

"I know."

Cynthia suddenly spoke, a lingering shock still visible in her eyes.

"That's a sun tree. After the treetop absorbs sunlight, it conducts it through the trunk to the roots, causing the stem and roots to emit a strong light like the sun. But I only read about this in a fantasy book. I never thought that such a tree actually existed."

"There are probably many Pokémon species here that have survived from ancient times to the present day. In other words, this tree may be tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of years old?"

Wu Ge's words were something even he himself found hard to understand.

They have lived for tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of years.

Could this tree be older than the Tree of Origin?

It is even much older than many mythical beasts and magical creatures.

That's really an exaggeration.

Click.

Monet and his entourage nearby had already taken out their cameras and begun recording everything in front of them.

"This is also the first time I've ever seen a real underground world. Based on past cases, in order not to disturb the Pokémon here, the Kalos League will not make it public, but will protect it like a hidden nature reserve. You may not be able to enter here in the future."

Monet turned to look at Wu Ge and Cynthia.

The meaning is very simple.

I'm taking this opportunity to really explore this place.

future.

This is a special area that only professors, high-ranking officials, and rangers of the Pokémon League can visit.

"That's not necessarily true."

Cynthia smiled slightly and shook her head confidently.

She is not currently a high-ranking member of the Pokémon League.

It's because Cynthia is still a minor, and she doesn't want to start working so early.

otherwise.

Based on her current resume and record.

Joining the Pokémon League and getting a minor official position wouldn't be a problem.

If you don't want to take the normal path of climbing up from the bottom, you can also take the path of challenging the Gym Leader or the Elite Four.

However, the latter is different for Cynthia.

It might be better to start from the bottom.

After all, while the job of a dojo owner is relatively leisurely, they are mostly confined to one city.

While the Four Heavenly Kings can travel around, their work is relatively busy and dangerous.

in contrast.

If Cynthia could become a Free Ranger, she could explore wherever she wanted, even ancient ruins, with a simple application.

However, the requirements for becoming a free ranger are also high.

A considerable level of knowledge is required, encompassing Pokémon, as well as various fields such as common plants and animals, geography, and weather. Sufficient strength is also essential to be competent in this job.

Even Cynthia needs to spend several years learning before she can participate in the assessment.

"That's true. With your abilities, you'll probably become the new Four Heavenly Kings in just a few years."

Monet paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

She always forgets without even realizing it.

The young girl in front of me is an elite trainer who has been specially invited by the Pokémon League to participate in the competition.

"It's a fossil pterosaur!"

A ranger behind Monet suddenly spoke up.

Everyone glanced at the direction he was facing.