"Indeed, the appearance of multiple Unown indicates mysterious and powerful abilities," Lu Li thought to himself.
Seeing Lu Li finally awake, Yao Yifei asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Katerina also walked over, looking at Lu Li with worry.
Lu Li nodded and reassured them, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
Compared to Katerina and the others, Lu Li's Pokémon were much calmer, not even bothering to come out of their Poké Balls.
Just one night? The Trainer's peak record is three days and three nights!
Tropius thought triumphantly.
"It's good that you're okay."
Katerina breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
She was genuinely worried about Lu Li's condition, but the main reason was that she was concerned about her investment going down the drain; she had a significant sunk cost in Lu Li at this point.
Yao Yifei was purely concerned about Lu Li, without many other thoughts.
"What's next? Do we continue exploring, or...?" Katerina asked.
After searching for a moment, Lu Li said, "Let's go stay in the ancient city first."
For Lu Li, the most important thing now was to digest the insights he had just gained and transform them into his own power.
Lu Li turned to Yao Yifei and said, "By the way, I might need you to help me purchase some things."
"Give me the list, and I'll take care of the rest."
Yao Yifei didn't even ask what Lu Li needed and agreed immediately.
"Are you really not planning to continue exploring?" Katerina was still a little reluctant.
Lu Li's abilities were just too appealing; it was like having a Pokémon with an enhanced Pickup ability.
"We'll talk about it after the competition, and..." Lu Li hesitated for a moment before continuing, "I might have to trouble that Fairy-type Elite Four member then."
Hearing this, Katerina frowned and asked, "Did you fail?"
Lu Li nodded.
Actually, it couldn't be considered a failure; it was just not as successful as he had hoped.
After leaving the secret realm, the group stayed at the Tsar Hotel.
The Tsar Hotel was owned by Katerina's family and was one of the largest hotel chains in the world.
Lu Li naturally didn't refuse, and after settling in at the hotel, he began to organize the knowledge in his mind.
First was the localization of runes. From those two Unown, Lu Li had successfully localized several runes representing spatial rules.
Now, he only needed to familiarize himself a bit, and he could create space-type runes and magical artifacts.
First, there were talismans.
Holding a brush in his hand, Lu Li looked intently at the yellow paper on the table.
With Yao Yifei's help, Lu Li had gathered all the materials he needed to make talismans in less than half a day.
The main reason Lu Li couldn't make talismans before was the difference in writing systems between the two worlds, like Chinese and English.
As for the other materials, Lu Li had actually found substitutes a long time ago.
First was the Minor Teleportation Talisman.
Lu Li calmed his mind and began to draw slowly.
The effect of the Minor Teleportation Talisman was simple; it was basically equivalent to a teleport, and one that was not restricted by the environment.
The reason those Unown suddenly disappeared was that they used this special teleportation that was completely unaffected by the environment.
In addition to that, there was the Minor Protection Talisman.
The effect of the Minor Protection Talisman was also simple; it was a passive activation type. When the wearer was subjected to a fatal threat, the Minor Protection Talisman would be triggered passively and provide a warning.
Although the Minor Protection Talisman only had a warning effect, it was different if it was combined with the Minor Teleportation Talisman.
After activation, the two talismans would allow him to teleport away before danger arrived.
Currently, there were only these two types of talismans; others might require observing more Unown.
In terms of artifact crafting, there were spatial magic items, such as storage rings or teleportation rings.
However, due to the limited time, Lu Li only drew nine Minor Teleportation Talismans and nine Minor Protection Talismans.
The divination said that his chances of survival in the competition were slim, but now that he could save himself nine times, he should be safe, right?
However, just in case, Lu Li decided to call on that Fairy-type Elite Four member again.
The Minor Teleportation Talisman could break through spatial restrictions below the level of a god, but it couldn't break through spatial restrictions above the level of a god, so calling on Qu Suxin was absolutely necessary.
After all, it's better to be safe than sorry.
With this thought in mind, Lu Li meditated and rested for a while before taking out the tortoise shell from his backpack again.
The three ancient copper coins fell again.
But this time, the revealed fate was completely different.
This time, the divination only showed that he was no longer in mortal danger; there were no other hints.
For Lu Li, knowing this was enough.
As for the cause and result of the disaster?
Lu Li said that he was just an ordinary rookie Trainer, and it wasn't his time to step up yet.
Unlike Spider-Man, Lu Li believed that with great power comes great responsibility.
"The Pokémon world is really great; stealing secrets of heaven doesn't require paying any price at all," Lu Li happily put away the tortoise shell.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Hearing the movement, Lu Li casually said, "Come in."
Yao Yifei pushed the door open and handed Lu Li a tablet.
"This is the information of the contestants in this competition. Do you want to take a look in advance?"
Lu Li took the tablet but didn't look at it directly. Instead, he asked curiously, "What is Katerina doing?"
Yao Yifei shook her head. "I don't know; she went out mysteriously early in the morning."
Lu Li nodded and didn't ask further.
…………
Top floor of the Tsar Hotel.
As everyone knows, the top floor of the Tsar Hotel is not accessible to everyone.
Katerina looked lazily at the middle-aged man in front of her. "I remember your codename is Clown, right?"
"I'm honored that Princess knows my nickname," the middle-aged man known as Clown said gratefully.
"Clown, the vice president of the Progressive Society, a Champion-level Trainer under the age of 60, whose signature Pokémon is the legendary Ultra Beast Blacephalon. Is the information I have correct?" Katerina asked rhetorically.
Clown smiled and admitted, "The intelligence system of the Katerina family is indeed powerful; it can be said to be accurate."
"Just a superficial understanding," Katerina said noncommittally.
As everyone knows, although Clown's signature Pokémon is Blacephalon, his initial Pokémon is unknown. There are even rumors that Clown has stepped into the legendary realm of gods.
It can only be said that rumors are rumors; whoever believes them loses.
Froslass had already hinted to her in secret that the man in front of her was just a Champion-level Trainer and had not yet stepped into the realm of gods.
"So what are you looking for me for?" Katerina continued to ask.
Clown asked meaningfully, "Isn't it Princess who is looking for me?"
Katerina picked up the wine glass on the coffee table, gently shook the goblet, and drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp before standing up.
Katerina didn't hide anything and said directly, "I heard that you have an operation planned for the Asian League's College Entrance Examination Competition? I wonder if I can participate?"
Clown wasn't surprised that Katerina knew about their operation.
The Greater Russia region already had vague signs of independence, and their Progressive Society had naturally contacted the Katerina family.
Despite the current honeymoon period between the Greater Russia region and the Kyushu region, both sides were actually happy to see the other bleed a little.
Initially, the Katerina family had indeed refused, but for some reason, the Princess Katerina in front of him seemed to have new ideas.
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"I don't know how you discussed it with others. Our Katerina family will send an Elite Four member, and there is only one requirement, which is to take the opportunity to kill that Ideal Envoy," Katerina said faintly.
Although she trusted Lu Li very much and believed that the Ideal Envoy was definitely not Lu Li's opponent, she didn't mind playing some dirty tricks in secret for the sake of insurance.
Clown nodded directly and assured, "No problem! Your request happens to coincide with the request of another partner."
Katerina added, "Also, that Elite Four member has nothing to do with our Katerina family."
Clown shrugged, indicating that he didn't care.
As long as the other party was willing to provide combat power, who would admit to such a thing? No one in their right mind would admit to such a thing.
After Clown left, Katerina poured herself a glass of vodka again.
"Little Pudding's ideal power is too interesting; his worries are really correct," Katerina said softly.
"It seems you are getting along very well with him."
A charming voice suddenly sounded in the room. Qu Suxin, who didn't know when she had appeared in the room, was already sitting in front of Katerina.
Picking up the red wine on the table and pouring herself a glass, Qu Suxin looked at Katerina with deep eyes.
Katerina said smugly, "Of course, in the words of your Kyushu region, he is my childhood sweetheart."
A cold light flashed in Qu Suxin's eyes; this woman had indeed been too idle recently.
"You're plotting these things in front of me; aren't you afraid that I'll report this matter?" Qu Suxin asked rhetorically.
"I don't think you will," Katerina said confidently.
Qu Suxin smiled contemptuously, neither refuting nor agreeing.
Rhein's death was indeed beneficial to her, and she was also happy to see Rhein die in this operation. Qu Suxin really didn't have the idea of reporting this matter.
"Rhein has too many enemies; it is impossible for him to become a real Ideal Envoy," Katerina said confidently.
Qu Suxin didn't comment; Katerina was indeed right.
Rhein had too many enemies.
Born into the Rhein family, Rhein was branded with the Rhein family's label from birth. The Rhein family's rival families would not let him go, and the civilian faction did not want a family faction to produce an Ideal Envoy.
This also meant that Rhein had no allies in the families and no allies in the civilian faction. Not to mention other regions, they were the ones who hated Rhein and wanted him to die the most.
"This competition involves at least three Champion-level Trainers; no wonder that kid wants to back down," Qu Suxin sighed.
Katerina deliberately flattered, "So isn't that why we are bothering you, the Fairy-type Elite Four member?"
"My Gardevoir will always protect him in secret in the coming time, but what I can't figure out is why your Katerina family would wade into this muddy water?"
This was what Qu Suxin couldn't understand the most. Usually, the most sensible thing for the Katerina family to do would be to watch the fun from the side.
This was a good opportunity to watch the Kyushu region bleed. Katerina had no need to participate, because the difference between having one more Elite Four member and one less Elite Four member was really not that big.
Katerina: "Of course, it's for a greater future."
"Hehe."
Qu Suxin sneered and then drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp.
"Don't be too presumptuous in the Kyushu region. I'll pretend I don't know about this matter for Lu Li's sake. Leave our Kyushu as soon as the competition is over," Qu Suxin said before disappearing instantly.
Looking at the empty wine glass in front of her, Katerina chuckled softly.
"The vodka from my hometown is still more enjoyable. I hope Little Pudding will like this taste in the future. Counting the time, Little Pudding should miss me too."
After talking to herself, Katerina also left the room.
…………
Lu Li carefully flipped through the contestant information on the tablet.
The preliminary round of the finals was a competition between regions. As a contestant from the Kyushu region, Lu Li would not encounter people from the same region so quickly.
His opponent tomorrow was a Trainer from the Yamato region named Natsukawa Kiri.
Natsukawa Kiri was the only contestant from the Yamato region. It was said that the contestants from the Yamato region looked down on the College Entrance Examination Competition, so they all refused to come to the Kyushu region to participate in the competition.
Natsukawa Kiri was the champion of the College Entrance Examination Competition in the Yamato region and also came from a civilian background. He was still very eager for a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, so Natsukawa Kiri came to participate in the competition alone.
"Natsukawa Kiri is very strong! It can be said to be the strongest of the younger generation in the Yamato region. It is said that after the College Entrance Examination Competition, Natsukawa Kiri will become a disciple of Master Iai," Yao Yifei explained from the side.
"Master Iai?" Lu Li remembered hearing this name somewhere.
Yao Yifei popularized, "Master Iai is the only remaining Master-level Trainer in the Yamato region."
Lu Li nodded in understanding.
"That is indeed a formidable opponent. How is his strength?" Lu Li asked.
"It's a Frogadier in the late Ordinary stage."
"A Greninja! Fortunately, it's not the third stage of evolution," Lu Li complained with a face full of relief.
If Natsukawa Kiri's Frogadier evolved, Lu Li felt that the other party would definitely give himself a Bond Phenomenon.
Lu Li had no doubt about Natsukawa Kiri's talent.
As the strongest of the younger generation in the Yamato region, Natsukawa Kiri was definitely the kind of existence that was cheating.
"I will win."
Lu Li said in an unquestionable tone.
An Elite-level Tropius fighting a Frogadier in the late Ordinary stage, wasn't that like a father beating his son?
Level suppression and type advantage, Lu Li didn't know how he could lose.
As for what to do if the other party cheated? It was as if Tropius wasn't cheating.
Everyone was cheating, and he had the advantage of attributes and levels. Lu Li couldn't think of any reason why he would lose.
As a conspiracy theorist, Lu Li thought about more things.
Lu Li asked curiously, "I think this ranking is a bit shady. Does the higher-up not want Natsume Kairi to advance?"
