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Chapter 395: Let's Play Cards!
Chapter 395: Let's Play Cards!
Kanto, Golden City, Rocket Media Entertainment Corporation Headquarters.
In a secluded and unassuming office...
"Please take a seat."
Zhenniao, dressed in a tailored suit, a fitted skirt, black stockings, and high heels, gently adjusted her glasses and gestured to the figure before her.
The man, draped in a red cloak and sporting a head of light blue wavy hair, revealed a Poke Ball beneath his cloak as he sat down.
"A pleasure to meet you, Representative Zhenniao," the man said calmly.
Zhenniao stared at the man before her, momentarily at a loss for words. After a while, she continued, "You're here to discuss a collaboration?"
The man's hand brushed past his waist, but instead of taking out a Poke Ball, he produced a stack of cards.
"Card Master."
"Hmm?"
"Oh, I mean, these cards..."
"I am Dakudo, dedicated to the development of Pokemon Trading Cards. I heard your company is seeking bids for Pokemon merchandise, so I took the liberty to pay you a visit." Dakudo spoke slowly.
"Pokemon Trading Cards?"
As soon as Pokemon Trading Cards were mentioned, Dakudo became more talkative.
His words were full of praise for Pokemon Trading Cards, leaving Zhenniao confused.
He spoke of "Resilience, Invincible, Ultimate, Crush, Shatter, Loud Cheers," and "Bond with Cards."
A bond with cards?
"If I may interrupt, is Mr. Dakudo a Trainer?" Zhenniao attempted to steer the conversation back to a topic she understood better.
"Yes," Dakudo replied in a calm tone.
Then, with enthusiasm, he said to Zhenniao, "Representative Zhenniao, let's play a game of cards. I'm sure you'll quickly grasp the charm of it!"
Zhenniao opened her mouth, her voice dry as she said, "I, I don't have any..."
"No problem!"
Dakudo produced another stack of cards, "I have spares, I can lend you some."
As he spoke, he placed the other stack of cards in front of Zhenniao.
"I'll teach you."
Zhenniao: "..."
"Dakudo?"
Jinghe, who had received Zhenniao's call, couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Wasn't he the Champion of the Sinnoh region in the same year as Satoshi's Lily of the Valley Conference, known for his Legendary and Mythical Pokemon?
It was said that he was an official character designed after a Pokemon Trading Card Game Champion, and throughout the entire conference, he only used two Pokemon, both Legendary or Mythical.
"The President of the Pokemon Trading Card Corporation?"
Listening to Zhenniao's description, Jinghe snapped out of his thoughts.
"Wait a moment."
He realized.
"What does Dakudo want from you? To advertise?"
Zhenniao was in charge of Rocket Media Entertainment Corporation, which produced television series, right?
Currently, they only had one show, 'Meowth and Pikachu', which was indeed a huge hit.
"Collaboration? Merchandise?"
Jinghe fell into deep thought again.
To be fair, merchandise was a great idea.
Having witnessed the power of merchandise, even Jinghe had to admit that Boss Sakaki's mind was truly exceptional, quickly thinking of leveraging the TV series to tap into the merchandise market.
"Suspected connections with the Pokemon League's Damaran and Sinnoh's Berlitz family?"
Suddenly, Jinghe felt like the information Zhenniao shared had become overwhelming. What did all of this have to do with each other?
It couldn't be that they were related just because both Dakudo and Damaran shared the character 'Da' in their names, right? And it wasn't possible to assume they were relatives just because their hair colors were similar to those of the Berlitz family.
However, Pokemon Trading Cards weren't something particularly rare in the Pokemon world.
For instance, Team Rocket's Kojiro always carried a set of Pokemon Trading Cards, but he used them as a Pokedex.
"You'll know what to do, you're the representative."
After giving some further instructions, Jinghe hung up the call.
What was so special about Dakudo anyway? Did he really have many Darkrais?
This was just a regular business collaboration, and Jinghe didn't think much of it.
At that moment, he was in a forest outside Feather City.
There was no other way.
Unable to reach Daye by phone, and with others also claiming not to have seen him, Jinghe finally learned from Ado that...
After the mission ended, Daye said he could return on his own, so he and Xinchun had left with the prisoner.
"I'm starting to understand why Yansong is so famous..."
Jinghe sighed softly.
In the future, if he encountered such a Four King, he'd have to work extra hard, even with Ah Liu's help.
"Wuuu~"
In the air, the sound of a Swift Dragon could be heard.
Jinghe's expression shifted slightly.
Had they finally found him?
In a short while...
"Teacher Jinghe!!!"
Daye, whose clothes were already somewhat tattered, rushed towards Jinghe, his eyes red with excitement.
"I knew you'd find me!"
Daye tried to grab Jinghe's hand, but Jinghe pulled away.
Jinghe glanced at him with slight annoyance and said calmly, "Daye, you've become famous."
"Famous?"
Jinghe took out his phone and made a call.
"Hello, it's me, Jinghe. Yes, the fire-playing kid with the spiky hair has been found. Thank you for your hard work."
"Who... who is it?"
Hanging up the phone, Jinghe spread his hands helplessly, "Who else could it be?
The Pokemon League Police of Yinyu City, Akiba Town, Mizukage City, and Shijou City."
Daye's expression instantly froze.
"So, so many people?"
"Forget that, I'm more curious about how you managed to get lost? Your phone wasn't even working."
The Pokemon world had an excellent communication system, and unless one was in a special ancient ruin, secret realm, or mysterious space, communication was almost always uninterrupted.
This was also to ensure that traveling Trainers could find their way more easily.
Daye sheepishly explained, "I only realized later that my phone got water damaged."
"Six."
Jinghe stood up and started walking back.
"Teacher Jinghe, I heard that the Fladry Research Institute in the Kalos region has released a new holographic smartphone. Do you think it's waterproof?" Daye hurriedly caught up with him.
"You know, a phone is sometimes more than just a phone."
"What do you mean?"
"In special situations, especially during wartime, it has multiple uses," Jinghe said, pushing aside a cluster of branches.
"Wartime? Haha, you don't mean it'll explode, do you?"
Daye didn't take it seriously, but he noticed that Jinghe didn't seem to object.
"It...it really explodes?"
"I didn't say that."
Daye shrunk his neck, but quickly changed the subject.
"Teacher Jinghe, how did you find me?"
"Is it because we both have a love for battle?"
"Teacher Jinghe, why aren't we riding a Swift Dragon?"
Jinghe suddenly stopped and looked at Daye seriously.
"Say another word, and I'll make sure you stay here forever."
Daye immediately covered his mouth.
He wasn't always this talkative, but after wandering in the woods for so long, he was feeling quite antsy.
January 15th, a clear day.
Hoenn, Yinyu City, Pokemon Center.
"Hahaha—this old man is back with a full recovery!"
Emerging from the Pokemon Center, Daye, dressed in brand new clothes, walked out with his hands in his pockets, taking confident strides.
At the cafe outside, Jinghe, petting an Ice Nine-Tails with one hand and holding a book in the other, slightly adjusted his position, trying to pretend he didn't know this guy.
However, Daye immediately spotted him and hurried over.
"Teacher Jinghe, it's time for an exciting battle!"
"Sure."
Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Jinghe put down his book and agreed cheerfully.
Daye's eyes lit up instantly.
"Where's the battlefield around here?"
"No need." Jinghe clenched his fist, "We can just go into the wild."
"The wild?" Daye scratched his head, "Okay! Just be careful not to start a forest fire."
But Jinghe chuckled lightly and added, "No exceptions."
Daye: "!!!"
Teacher Jinghe was known as a "Fighting Master," and he was suggesting a no-holds-barred battle?
"Hahaha, cough, ahahaha—"
The longer he laughed, the easier it was to change the subject.
"Let's go."
"Where to?"
"You wanted to find someone to battle, right? I can introduce you to an opponent." A slightly mocking smile appeared on Jinghe's face.
"Is he strong?" Daye's interest was piqued again.
"Extremely strong," Jinghe affirmed.
"Let's go! Let's go!"
If even Teacher Jinghe couldn't beat him, would other Trainers stand a chance? After being cooped up in the forest for so long, both he and his Pokemon were itching for a fight.
This time, they were determined to give their opponent a thorough beating!
Yinyu City, North Shore.
Woooo—
The horn's blast echoed across the sea.
A massive wooden sailboat was docked at the shore, and after passing through a grove, Jinghe and Daye arrived at the location.
At the bow of the sailboat stood an elderly man with a white beard, wearing a captain's hat and an open captain's coat, smiling warmly at the two newcomers.
"Th-that's..." Seeing the old man, Daye was visibly taken aback.
Jinghe, with a smile on his face, stepped onto the wooden deck and bowed slightly to the old man.
"Genji Tenno."
"Hahaha, Jinghe, it's been a while." Genji's laughter was hearty and full of vigor.
It had indeed been a while.
After the Sido Lane incident in Kanto Town, Jinghe had sent a report to Genji.
On the one hand, he wanted to inform Genji, as it might involve the Lava Team.
On the other hand, it was also for reimbursement.
Genji had replied that they would be docked in Yinyu City's North Shore for a while, and if Jinghe had the time, he should come by to discuss some important matters.
And so, Jinghe came.
He also found the lost Daye along the way.
"Genji Tenno, let me introduce you." Jinghe turned to Daye, whose expression had become slightly stiff.
"His name is Daye, from Sinnoh, and he's here to challenge you."
Daye's expression immediately turned awkward.
So, this was the opponent Teacher Jinghe had arranged? A Four King?!
"Oh?"
Genji raised his eyebrows slightly, his interested gaze falling on Daye, and he laughed, "Well, we have some time before departure, so we can warm up!"
Jinghe sat down on the edge of the boat, and the little Pokemon appeared one by one beside him.
Then, in perfect unison, they turned their heads and covered their eyes.
It was too embarrassing to watch.
(End of Chapter)
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