Pokémon Devil King

Chapter 317 Ending

The scene was completely silent, with only the gasps of the survivors and the dull thud of falling rocks hitting the rock wall.

Jun Shalin was the first to react: "Mr. Daigo, thank you for your help!"

Captain Kenci and the other rangers and trainers seemed to have just woken up from their dreams, and they all looked at the champion with gratitude and awe.

Jiuji held the angry Pokémon in his arms and smoothed its fur, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: It turns out that the champions are not human beings. In front of them are Takeran and Garchomp who have amazing endurance and violent suppression, and in the back are Daigo and Metagross who have accurate judgment and instant bursts of energy.

"Mr. Daigo, thank you for your help." Jiuji's voice was clear and steady, and he also expressed his gratitude. If Daigo hadn't intervened, even though Huahua and the others had smashed a lot of the boulders, the people present would inevitably have been injured. In short, the other party came at the right time.

"I'm Alliance investigator Jiuji. After the second collapse of the mountain structure above, the energy reaction has temporarily stabilized, but I suggest that your Boskodora continue to create support points to avoid additional pressure and instability caused by long-term maintenance."

"Good suggestion." Daigo nodded and gestured to Boskodora.

Boscodora roared, and several rock pillars appeared, supporting the rock layers above that might be loose. Everyone felt much more at ease instantly.

"Kyuki?" Daigo repeated the name silently, a hint of understanding flashing in his sea-blue eyes, "The champion of the Silver Tournament? And... the heir to the Yajing Group?" He was obviously very well-informed.

"It's me." Jiuji admitted frankly. She noticed that Daigo had some fresh dirt on his body and looked very tired. Combined with what he just said about "detecting mineral veins", it was obvious that this champion must have been digging for stones in some corner before.

"It seems that this year's Caiyou Conference will welcome another outstanding trainer with both strength and wisdom." Daigo showed a very charismatic smile. If it weren't for the other party's full efforts to delay and output when the landslide occurred, the people present would not be able to wait for his rescue.

The multi-line combat and efficient interception in that instant demonstrated tactical qualities and Pokémon strength that are far beyond the reach of ordinary trainers.

“You’re too kind. I’m just doing the best I can.” Compared to the business compliments with Daigo, Jiuji was more concerned about the follow-up and whether the points could be fully credited to his account.

She turned her gaze to Jun Shalin and Captain Kenji: "Ms. Jun Shalin, Captain Kenji, please immediately organize the evacuation of personnel through the passage to a completely safe area. The engineering team can begin to evaluate the thorough reinforcement plan, focusing on those key support points."

"Understood!" Jun Shalin and Kenci immediately took action, directing the frightened people and Pokémon to evacuate quickly through the passage.

The only ones left in this corner were Jiuji, Daigo, and their Pokémon.

"Miss Jiuji seems to be also studying geology and energy stability?" Daigo asked casually, his fingertips unconsciously stroking a piece of volcanic rock fragment with strange patterns that he picked up nearby.

"I know a thing or two. The family business involves some large-scale infrastructure projects, and geological risk assessment is a required course." Jiuji's answer was flawless, but his eyes fell on the rock in Daigo's hand. "The volcanic rocks of Chimney Mountain are rich in many rare minerals, especially some unique crystal structures, which should be very valuable for Devon's research on new alloys."

"It seems that Mr. Daigo had a good harvest this time?" She pointed out sharply the reason why the other party appeared here.

Daigo's eyes flashed with surprise: "Haha, we did find a few interesting mineral veins. The energy reaction is very special."

"But this accident almost ruined my project." He calmly raised the stone in his hand and looked at it in the light. The dark red crystals reflected a restrained luster in the sunlight. "The crystal form of this 'molten pyroxene' is indeed rare, and the spiral lines are extremely complete. It is one of the biggest gains this time."

There was a hint of the pure joy of a scientific researcher discovering a treasure in his tone.

Jiuji nodded, and his mind quickly flashed through several high-end material research and development and ecological construction projects that Yajing Group had recently deployed in the Hoenn area.

She changed the subject and asked tentatively in a just-right tone, "Dewen's technology in materials science and geological engineering has always been at the forefront. I heard that you are developing a new type of geological stabilizer based on rock/ground Pokémon in recent years to reinforce fragile strata or prevent landslides?"

Daigo's eyebrows really raised this time. He didn't expect Jiuji to pay attention to the code name and general direction of such a cutting-edge project in a highly confidential laboratory.

"Ms. Jiuji's wide range of knowledge and well-informedness are impressive." He did not deny, "There is indeed such a project, codenamed 'Earth Anchor', which is still in the test optimization stage and is still a long way from mass production application."

"Why, Yajing Group is also interested in this?"

"Very interested." Jiuji said bluntly, his eyes swept across the landslide area supported by rock pillars, and his tone became serious, "Yai is planning to develop some 'Pokémon-friendly eco-resorts' along the southern coast of Hoenn. Some of the selected sites have complex geological structures and similar hidden dangers. Traditional engineering reinforcement is costly and may damage the ecology."

She met Daigo's scrutinizing gaze and offered a very tempting cooperation condition: "If the 'Earth Anchor' technology can be mature and put into use, it will be a perfect solution with its quick effect, eco-friendly and targeted features.

"The Yajing Group can provide sufficient financial support, the most superior and diverse field testing sites - from coastal cliffs to inland mountains, and..." She paused deliberately, adding weight to the bargaining chips, "promotion channels in Kalos and Sinnoh."

The last point accurately hits the strategic needs of Devin Company and even the Zvochi family.

Dewen has no shortage of funds and testing sites, but the efficient promotion channels in the two important markets of Kalos and Sinnoh are of great significance to Dewen's expansion into the international market and consolidation of its leading position.

This is far more than a simple monetary transaction.

Daigo's relaxed attitude towards playing with minerals was completely put away. Although he was a champion and obsessed with various stones, he was still the heir of the Zfuchi family and had a keen business sense.

The conditions proposed by Jiuji are far more valuable than the "Anchor of the Earth".

Finally, he extended his hand, his charming smile reappeared on his face, and he expressed his clear intention to cooperate: "Regarding the specific parameters, cooperation model and detailed terms of the 'Earth Anchor', I think we can arrange a time for the R&D teams and business representatives of both sides to sit down and have an in-depth discussion?"

"I will ask the person in charge of the group's strategic investment department to contact Dewen's project contact person." Jiuji reached out his hand and reached a preliminary agreement with Daigo. "In addition, regarding the abnormal frequent vibrations of Chimney Mountain, the test report I received showed that it was not a pure geological activity. I hope Mr. Daigo can pay attention to it."

Daigo's expression became more serious when he heard this. "I did find several sources of abnormal energy on the way here. I will notify the Alliance Investigation Bureau to intervene and seal off the relevant areas for detailed investigation."

The chaos on the northern foothills of Chimney Mountain gradually subsided.

The heavy machinery of the engineering team began to roar under the close supervision of the forest rangers, and the landslide area was thoroughly reinforced and cleaned. Jun Shalin was busy dealing with the follow-up matters, while Captain Kenci led the forest rangers to appease the frightened wild Pokémon tribe and escort them back to a safer habitat.

Daigo retracted the Boskodora that was supporting the rock wall, and Metagross quietly floated beside him like a loyal guard.

He weighed the piece of molten lazurite in his hand, and looked at Jiuji with his sea-blue eyes. His previous admiration had settled into a kind of respect for an equal partner.

"Well, I'll take my leave now. The exploration data of the mineral vein still needs to be sorted out." Daigo put away the rock and showed a smile between politeness and sincerity. "I look forward to seeing your more wonderful performance in the Caiyou Conference, Miss Jiuji."

"Goodbye, Mr. Daigo." Jiuji watched Daigo release the Armored Bird, and Metagross followed closely behind, turning into two silver lights and quickly disappearing in the smoke of Chimney Mountain.

The departure of the champion took away the last trace of tense atmosphere. Jun Shalin came over and thanked him again solemnly: "Investigator Jiuji, this time it's all thanks to you and Mr. Daigo! The alliance points and additional mission rewards will be settled to your account as soon as possible."

Ok……