Pokémon: Start with a Dragon-type Gym Leader, and pick up Guroton.

Chapter 459 A Letter from the Carlos Region

"Hupa, where did Guleton go?"

Li Luochen didn't take the matter that Huba had caused to heart, and instead inquired about Guletun's whereabouts, "I remember Guletun should be with you, right?"

"This one?"

Hoopa scratched his head and replied, "It went hunting in other places with my cousins. Otherwise, it would be too slow for a whole group to move around together."

"Judging from the current situation, they should be heading towards the Northeast, right? Anyway, they're flying in that direction."

Having received Hupa's answer, Li Luochen gave up.

As long as they don't cause any trouble, let them do whatever they want.

One hour later.

The scorching sun on the Gobi Desert still baked the earth. Li Luochen wandered around this desolate place, and when he returned to his original spot, the scene in front of him made him slightly stunned.

The Styracodile was embracing the Garchomp. The two enormous creatures were crouching side by side behind a rock, their backs to him, shoulders touching, and heads close together, as if they were whispering something.

The Garchomp's previously bristling aura had long since dissipated, and now, scales pressed together, it rested quietly beside the giant Triceratops.

Obviously.

This arrogant leader, Garchomp, has been subdued by the shameless Stellerosaurus.

Li Luochen smiled and took out a high-grade ball, gently tossing it over.

A flash of red light, and Garchomp transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the ball.

The ball swayed twice in his palm, then fell silent with a ding.

"I caught Garchomp."

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Two days later, in the Donghuang region, at the Minrong Martial Arts Academy.

"Ah, that feels so good!"

Li Luochen stretched out his arms and slumped onto the sofa, enjoying the gentle massage from the blue fingertips on his shoulders and neck.

The fatigue from the long flight is being gradually absorbed by the azure massage, leaving me feeling comfortable to the core.

He could have simply had Hupa drive the Golden Ring back, saving time and effort; he would have been home in the blink of an eye.

However, since I already bought a business class ticket in advance, if I try to cancel it at this point, half of the fee will be deducted.

Li Luochen and Bilan looked at each other, feeling extremely distressed about the money, but in the end they obediently flew back from the airport in the Kanto region.

After a flight of more than ten hours, my back ached from sitting so long, and no matter how spacious the chair was, it was not as good as my own sofa at home.

"Baby~"

Caldelia greeted them, wearing a plain-colored long dress, her golden hair cascading over her shoulders, her steps light and graceful.

She walked to Li Luochen's side, her jade-like hand already pressed against his chest, her fingertips slightly curled, and through the thin fabric, she could feel the warmth of his palm.

"What's wrong?"

Li Luochen opened his eyes and turned his head to look at the other person.

Every time Cattleya adopted this posture, he knew she had something important to discuss with him.

Then, Cattleya pulled out a letter from somewhere.

The envelope was antique, sealed with a dark red wax seal, on which a shield-shaped emblem was faintly visible.

In this age of advanced communication, no one has used this kind of envelope for a long time.

You can pretend you didn't see a QQ message if you don't reply, and you can say you didn't hear a phone call if you don't answer it, but if a letter is delivered to your door, you have to open it whether you want to or not.

If someone contacts you in this way, it means they have something important to discuss, something you can't avoid.

"This is a letter from the Battle Fortress in the Carlos region." Cattleya handed over the envelope, lightly touching the sealing wax with her fingertip. "You can see the contents for yourself."

To the esteemed Miss Catharia:

I am Asami, the lord of the battle fortress in the Carlos region, and together with my younger sister, Dayu, Yuzu, and Yeni, I manage this fortress.

We have long admired Lady Cattleya, the Battle Castle Lord of the Sinnoh region, for her renowned talent and extraordinary strength. We four sisters have always longed to see her in person.

I am writing this letter with great trepidation to extend this invitation.

We hope that Miss and your husband, Mr. Li Luochen, can take some time to come and meet at the Battle City.

Whether it's tasting tea and discussing strategies, or exchanging skills, it is a great honor for us.

Regardless of your opinion, I hope you will not hesitate to reply.

Respectfully submitted by Chao Mi

[Battle of Carlos against the Fortress]

After reading the letter, Li Luochen's lips twitched slightly.

It was written in a refined and elegant style, with every sentence exuding the unique reserve of the old European aristocracy.

It looks quite artistic, huh?

He put down the letter and looked up at Cattleya: "Do you have any ideas?"

"What else could we be thinking?" Cattleya chimed in, her tone shifting abruptly, "Investing!"

"Huh?" Li Luochen was taken aback.

Cattleya clapped her hands: "Shilan."

"Madam, Sir, please allow me to report the intelligence we have gathered so far."

Shi Lan walked out of the studio, dressed in a smart black butler's uniform with a silver-gray tie at the collar, her steps steady.

He pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and handed a stack of forms to Li Luochen.

The paper was neatly arranged, and the data was densely packed.

"Based on my joint investigation with James, we have come to a conclusion."

"That is, the funds for the battle fortress are extremely scarce."

"And recently, because of this matter, invitations have been sent to powerful figures in various regions."

"Therefore, Shi Lan judged that this invitation was probably not just a simple discussion about Pokémon battles."

"It's mostly related to funding."

"But this investment must be in the hundreds of millions, right?"

Li Luochen raised an eyebrow and glanced at the stack of forms.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Minrong Dojo's wealth has exceeded 10 billion today; most of it consists of fixed assets and Pokémon resources, which are tied up and cannot be moved.

The actual amount of liquid funds is probably less than 300 million.

The Battle Fortress is a major landmark in the Carlos region. If you want a piece of the pie, this amount of money is not enough.

"Let James explain that."

Shi Lan stepped aside to make way.

James had already prepared another document, which he respectfully handed to Li Luochen with both hands: "The Denderobium family, to which Lady Cattleya belongs, and Ms. Lusamine, Miss Lillie's mother, have both sent messages saying they are willing to provide financial assistance."

Li Luochen took the stack of documents, opened the cover page, and was greeted by a dense array of numbers and clauses.

Someone unfamiliar with the game would probably think this is a sure win.

The Dendrobium family and the two major conglomerates of Etherland have joined forces. Isn't that a big enough show?

But Li Luochen shook his head and closed the folder.

Not enough, still not enough.

Battle Fortress is not some small-scale street gym; it is the face of the Kalos region, a sacred place that attracts countless trainers to come and challenge it every year.

Since the four sisters who spearheaded the event have sent out invitations so widely, their appetites cannot possibly be satisfied with just a few hundred million or a billion dollars.

Cattleya also expressed her helplessness: "The family said that we have to figure out the rest ourselves."

"Ugh."

Li Luochen held his forehead, gently rubbing his temples with his fingertips, going through everyone he knew in his mind one by one...