The necromancer of the Pokémon world

Chapter 71 The Double-Standard Young Lady

Lin Ye pulled Xiao Guang along the route given to it by the Soul-Hooking Eye, which turned out to be the opposite of the fork in the road they had chosen earlier.

The two walked for quite a while when they heard a surge of energy ahead, followed by a familiar voice.

"Emperor Naboo, with the 'Wave of Water'!"

Lin Ye and Xiao Guang exchanged a glance, quickened their pace, turned a corner, and suddenly the view opened up before them.

This is a small cave, in the center of which stands a majestic Emperor Naboo, his steel wings spread, and his body surrounded by water vapor.

Opposite it, a tiny diamond, its surface shimmering with diamond light, huddled trembling in a corner.

At this moment, it was soaking wet, its breath was very weak, and its eyes were filled with fear.

"Alright, it has nowhere to escape now. Watch me subdue it!"

Kengo slowly emerged from behind Emperor Naboo, holding a Pokémon, intending to throw it at Little Diamond.

Without a doubt, he must have chosen this road at the fork in the road when he was chasing after us.

"etc!"

Hikaru's voice rang out, causing Kengo to pause in his actions. He turned around, saw the two of them, and exclaimed in surprise:

"Young Miss! You're alright? That's wonderful! I thought this man had kidnapped you!"

Lin Ye ignored him, walked to the small diamond, and squatted down to examine it.

Little Diamond was badly injured. When it saw Lin Ye, a look of fear flashed in its eyes, and it desperately shrank back.

"You cannot subdue it."

Kengo was taken aback: "Why? I defeated it!"

Xiao Guang pointed to the small diamond: "Look at the way it's looking at you. It doesn't like you, and it's scared!"

"Isn't this how everyone else catches Pokémon?"

Kengo muttered something to himself, then recalled the Poké Ball:

"Actually, I acquired this little diamond as a gift for you, but since you don't like it, that's fine."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ye decisively took out a Poké Ball and put the Diamond Smash inside without saying a word!

"Oh dear, young lady, look, he forcibly took the little diamond!"

"Yes, because I have a friend who's an expert on fairy-type characters. If Little Diamond goes with her, she'll definitely have a bright future!"

"Hmm~, I understand. Lin Ye, you really are a very gentle person!"

"Wait, that's not right~, Miss, you didn't say that to me just now."

"Kengo, stop messing around! How can you compare to Lin Ye? You subdued it for your own selfish desires, while Lin Ye wanted to help it. They're completely different!"

"Fine, fine~, you're obviously applying double standards, aren't you!"

Kengo felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart. Seeing the two exchanging glances, his jealousy flared up completely, and he said sarcastically:

"By the way, Mr. Lin Ye, weren't you here to catch ghosts? Why are you empty-handed? Where are the ghosts?"

Lin Ye patted the dust off his hands:

"nailed it."

"nailed it?"

"Hmm. That bunch of Soul Reapers has been dealt with."

"Resolved? So fast? How is that possible? Release them so I can see."

Lin Ye smiled:

Unfortunately, they've already left.

Kengo scoffed, "You're just bragging! Those Ghost Pokémon are elusive; how could you possibly... alone..."

"Enough! I was with Lin Ye the whole time. Don't you believe what I saw with my own eyes?"

"Miss, that's not what I meant."

"Then what do you mean? Why have you been targeting Lin Ye from the very beginning?"

"I...I didn't mean that...I just...I was worried that you might be scammed, Miss..."

"I was scammed? Lin Ye helped me and the company solve a huge problem, and you're just being sarcastic!"

Lin Ye watched as Jianwu's face turned pale from being rebuked, and he secretly found it amusing. This girl, Prandina, really didn't hide her double standards at all.

Kengo was silent for a moment, then, as if remembering something, he looked up at the two of them and said:

"Wait a minute, now that the problem is solved, where are you going?"

Lin Ye pointed deeper into the passage:

"There are still some things down there; we plan to go take a look."

Kengo immediately became alert: "What is it? I'll go with you!"

Xiao Guang frowned and said, "Jianwu, you should go back first. It might be dangerous down there."

Upon hearing this, Kengo puffed out his chest and declared, "It's precisely because it's dangerous that I must protect the young lady!"

Lin Ye shrugged: "You can come if you want, but let me make this clear beforehand: if we encounter danger, I might not be able to protect you."

Kengo snorted and pointed at the Empoleon behind him: "Who do you think you are! I'm a legitimate 'professional' trainer too!"

Lin Ye looked at the Emperor Naboo and saw that it was indeed exuding a genuine "professional-level" aura. It was clear that this person was no ordinary person, no wonder he dared to chase in alone.

"Then which way should we go?" Kengo asked.

"Don't worry, let me ask it!"

As he spoke, Lin Ye released the small diamond fragment, intending to ask the local diamond a question.

Lin Ye had no intention of nurturing the small diamond; he took it with him intending to give it to Qiao Yijing.

After all, he was now living and eating at the expense of this rich woman, so the meager rent he paid at the beginning was negligible.

If I don't give them something in return, won't I really become a gigolo? At least I can't just keep eating their food.

Not only is Diamond Crush a rare Pokémon, but its sparkling diamonds and Fairy-type attributes make it irresistible to Nurse Joy.

In order to communicate smoothly with Little Diamond, Lin Ye summoned his personal translator—the Snow Fairy!

After the kind older sister comforted her professionally, Little Diamond gradually lowered her guard and told her the whole story!

It turns out that after the Garchomp took over the Diamond Crush's territory, it treated them all as its own treasure and played with them at will.

The little diamond in front of us was sneaked out when Garchomp wasn't looking.

Lin Ye patted her head: "We're planning to go and meet that Garchomp. Maybe we can rescue your people along the way, but we'll need you to lead the way."

Upon hearing this, the diamonds on Little Diamond's body shone even brighter, and it immediately nodded, hopping and skipping to lead the way for Lin Ye and the others.

"Young lady~, are you looking for Garchomp?"

"What, scared?"

"Of course not. Since it's a dangerous Pokémon like Garchomp, I have to stay by your side and protect your safety."

Just as Jianwu finished speaking, he saw Xiaoguang already linking arms with Lin Ye and walking away side by side, talking and laughing.

"Xiao Guang, if there's any real danger, you go first, and I'll cover you."

"How can that be? We came in together, so we should stick together."

Jian Wuqi's expression changed, and he stepped forward, saying, "Young Miss, if you're really in danger, I'll cover for you!"

Xiao Guang looked at her and said solemnly:

"Kengo, I never expected you to have such awareness. If that situation really happens, Lin Ye and I will remember you for the rest of our lives."

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