Pokémon: Rise of Evil

Chapter 329 The Prelude to the War

Time passed very quickly, and there were only 7 days left until the end of the month. Before that, Shota walked between Daigo and Zhesui and reaped a lot of benefits.

In the attic of the Zvochi family, as the creaking sound of the bed finally stopped after several hours, Sayuri slowly closed her eyes with contentment.

Looking at Sayuri's increasingly mature body, Shota had no intention of having another go at her. Just as he was about to leave, he heard a sound coming from the stairs leading to the attic.

Of course Shota knew who was coming, but he still covered Sayuri's body with a quilt first.

As a head popped out, Daigo appeared in Shota's sight.

The two looked at each other and the atmosphere became a little awkward for a moment.

However, Daigo was the first to break the awkwardness. Looking at the woman sleeping next to Shota, his sister, Daigo had the urge to stab Shota to death for some reason. But before that, he whispered:

"Please get dressed first and then we can talk."

After Shota finished packing, the two quickly came to the corridor and started talking.

Daigo was the first to speak. He looked at Shota who was still sorting out his clothes, and angrily punched him, then echoed:

"Hey, I asked you to do something to my sister, so you really did it to her?"

"if not?"

"you!"

Seeing Daigo pointing at him, Shota did not comment on his conflicting feelings. He just pushed his finger aside and said:

"Since it has already happened, what else do you have to say? Besides, you should have noticed that after Sayuri and I got together, she became more cheerful and the company's business is now in good order. Isn't this what you expected as a brother?"

What Shota said was indeed correct, and Daigo couldn't refute it, but he just had an indescribable urge in his heart to stab Shota to death.

Seeing Daigo tied up in his emotions, Shota couldn't help but have a hint of contempt in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it before Daigo noticed.

Daigo, who didn't notice the contempt in Shota's eyes, sighed, stopped, turned his head and looked at Shota, and said with a serious expression:

"I hope you won't let her down, whether it's out of love or for your own benefit. I've watched her grow up, and I know she often compares me with her. She's a strong-willed person. If you can give in to her a little, please give in to her a little..."

Listening to Daigo's advice as if it were from an old father, Shota was a little surprised that this family was hiding things from each other.

When emotions are not expressed correctly, conflicts will arise.

"Finally, let's talk about the distribution of our interests after overthrowing the cabinet rule represented by Zheshui."

At this point, Daigo paused for a moment before speaking:

"Originally I didn't plan to give you an extra seat, but considering the relationship between you and me, I'll give you this seat. However, if you choose to take the seat, you have to give up the position of Supreme Alliance Investigator that Zheshui gave you. You can't be a referee and a contestant at the same time."

It is obvious that Daigo prefers to choose his own seat, not only because the seat has more power than the Alliance Investigator, but also for his own considerations.

Of course, Shota chose the seat without hesitation.

After the two of them finalized some other things again, they shook each other's hands under the witness of the morning sun and reached a complete cooperation between the two parties.

Three days later, the Hoenn Alliance held its end-of-month alliance meeting. However, this alliance meeting seemed unusually weird and depressing.

Shota stood behind the elder faction represented by Zheshui, looking at Daigo who was facing Zheshui with a ferocious expression, and listening to his provocative and accusatory words directed at Zheshui. Shota knew that the big battle would probably take place the next day.

As the young and energetic Daigo threw the cup and left, the meeting ended in a bad mood. Of course, this also meant that an internal change in the alliance was about to begin.

In the cabinet meeting room, with a loud bang, Zheshui angrily smashed the teacup in his hand and shouted angrily:

"This little brat, who hasn't even grown all his hair yet, actually dares to accuse me in public. Does he think I don't know his plan? This brat is just like his arrogant father, Zifuqi Mujin, both are fools."

Looking at Zheshui who was furious, the elders did not say much, but just lowered their heads silently, with different thoughts in their minds.

"What's wrong? Are you all speechless, or do you want to join that brat's side? Don't forget, although I am the mastermind, you are also accomplices in pushing Zifuchi Hibiscus off the altar! Who do you think Daigo will clean up the second person after he takes office?"

Listening to Zheshui's question, the elders became even more silent. In response, Zheshui seemed to be able to protest only by coughing violently.

Seeing this, Zhe Ye, who was standing behind Zhe Shui, hurriedly wanted to help Zhe Shui calm down, but was beaten to it by Zhe Xin, who was also standing behind Zhe Shui.

But Zhe Xin did not get any good response, instead he cursed with deep meaning:

"Do you want to curse me to die early, or do you want to get this position in advance? My body is not yet ready for others to relieve my anger, get out of here!"

Hearing Zheshui's scolding, Zhexin stepped back with a dark face.

After Zhexin retreated, Zheshui suppressed his rage and said to Shota earnestly:

“Shota, you are already the strongest sword of the alliance. Now the alliance is undergoing an unprecedented change. The reactionaries headed by Daigo have secretly taken control of nearly half of the important cities in the Hoenn region.

The institutions and dignity of the Union are being trampled upon, for the sake of the Union and for the well-being of the people who live under its rule.”

At this point, Zheshui's withered body began to tremble again in a violent cough, like the dead leaves fluttering in the wind in the autumn branches, which might wither at any time, but he still burst out, highlighting his own voice:

"Now! I order you to lead the third unit of the alliance army to meet Daigo's regular army on the Caiyou Plain. This will be an extremely unequal duel. As long as you delay his regular army for three days according to the intelligence, I can lead other troops to capture the city occupied by the reactionaries and then join you. At that time, we can form a pincer attack and annihilate the rebel Daigo in one fell swoop."

As he said that, Tetsu took out a badge with the number 3 on it, which looked like a smaller version of a red and white ball, from his pocket and handed it to Shota.