Pokémon: Rise of Evil

Chapter 251 Inserting the Wooden Thorn

After analyzing Barrett's experience and personality, Shota felt that he should go back to his old job, but what he had to do now was to ask Barrett about Jirachi's strange energy transformation.

"Mr. Barrett, I would like to ask if your device can transfer the strange energy of one Jirachi into the body of another Jirachi."

Barrett, who was pretending to sip his tea leisurely, heard Shota speak first and thought he was beginning to take the initiative. However, after listening to Shota's entire story, he spat out the tea in his mouth.

Fortunately, Shota used his super powers to bounce the water back to him so it didn't splash on him.

Butler, whose body was covered with water stains, was in a bad situation. The two wing-like bangs on his forehead drooped down because they were soaked with water.

After coughing, Butler did not ask Shota why he knew he had this device. Instead, he pretended to be calm and thought for a while, then said very rationally but arrogantly:

"Sure, but it will take me three months to modify the previous device."

Seeing Butler's confident and calm appearance, Shota was delighted. He sighed that he was just another unlucky guy, and continued:

"Mr. Barrett, we are a newly established organization called Team Lightning..."

Just as Shota was about to continue speaking, Barat interrupted and said:

"I don't care whether you are called the Ocean Team or the Lightning Team. I just want you to help me complete my plan and you can get some benefits from it. That's it."

Looking at this self-important guy, Shota felt that it would not be unfair to him if he intervened.

However, the final plan still depends on him to complete, so Shota no longer plans to throw the cup and leave.

He stood up and said, "Since Mr. Barrett has such an attitude, I have nothing more to say. I will tell the Lava Team about your plan. I hope you can still be so proud and calm by then."

As he said that, Shota sat down again and gestured to Jellyfish to take Barrett out.

"Please, Mr. Barrett."

Looking at the determination in Shota's eyes and the calm way he drank tea.

Butler felt like he had hit a wall this time. Before the sturdy jellyfish pulled him up, he quickly said:

"Wait a minute, what you're doing is not good for either of our interests. I think we should talk it out."

Seeing Barrett's 360-degree turn in attitude, Shota stretched out his hand to signal the jellyfish to retreat, took a sip of tea and continued:

"Mr. Barrett, I hope you can give me a satisfactory cooperation project. Jellyfish, you go and negotiate with him. I have something to leave first."

"Yes, Führer."

Looking at the guy who was called the leader of this organization and left directly, Barrett felt as if he was back in the meeting room where he was not respected for many years. He was furious inside, but he was still powerless.

With a sigh, he had no choice but to start negotiations with this guy called Jellyfish.

On the other side, after getting out of the RV, Shota used his superpowers to locate Diane, who looked sad, by a quiet river in the park.

Hearing the sound of footsteps on the grass behind her, Diane turned her head and saw Shota. After giving Shota a dead eye, she turned back.

"Hey, there's no need to do this."

Shota very shamelessly sat down next to Diane.

Feeling the masculine scent coming from Shota, Diane subconsciously moved her butt away from Shota.

Shota didn't care about it. After telepathically commanding several vendors from the Marine Team to cordon off the area, he spoke:

"You look so stuffy sitting here alone looking at a river."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"I mean there's no need for you to be alone here admiring yourself, Miss Diane."

"The quiet river water cannot bring out your beauty."

After hearing Shota's indirect praise, Diane whispered thank you under the dim light, and then looked at the river quietly.

Seeing her like this, Shota simply grabbed her hand and pulled her up.

Diane, confused, looked at Shota's behavior in confusion, and then began to struggle.

"Hey, it's rude to just hold a girl's hand."

"Oh? That's it. I'll let you go then."

After breaking free from Shota's hand, Diane said with disgust: "Tell me, what is your purpose in approaching me? Or do you want to use me as a bargaining chip to threaten Barrett?"

After hearing what Diane said, Shota showed a surprised expression on his face and asked:

"Did Mr. Barrett use you as a bargaining chip?"

Hearing Shota's question, Diane shook her head without hesitation.

"Then what makes you think I would use you as a bargaining chip?"

"Because you look like a born badass."

Hearing Diane's words, Shota pretended to be sad and stroked his forehead, then sighed again.

"Then you have misjudged me. I am a naturally good person."

"That's weird."

"Well, since you don't believe it, there's nothing I can do."

After a pause, Shota continued:

"Actually, I saw that you were so lonely, so I wanted to invite you to the amusement park. Since you don't appreciate it, I have no choice but to leave. I hope Barrett won't be at a disadvantage because of my joining."

After muttering the last sentence, Shouta turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Diane.

"Hey, didn't you say you wanted to invite me to the amusement park? Then let's go now."

Diane smoothed her hair as she spoke.

Looking at Diane showing off her charm, Shota didn't want to do what she wanted, so he said directly:

"No need. Even if you go, you won't be happy because you're always thinking about Butler instead of yourself. There's no need for me to do anything for you. Goodbye, Miss Diane. I hope you'll be happy."

As he spoke, Shota also took a bunch from a vendor on the Marine Team and threw it to Diane.

Diane glanced at the pink in her hand and at Shota who was walking away.

"What a strange guy."

Diane licked the liquid on her hand, but she didn't taste any sweetness, instead her mouth was filled with bitterness.

Thinking back to what Shota said, Diane sat down by the river again, looked at herself in the river, and couldn't help but shed tears.