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God's Coffin
Jacob frowned. He had just started to get interested when Raya abruptly stopped, leaving him hanging. It felt like a cat scratching at his heart.
Especially when Raya stopped at the most crucial moment—it was even more frustrating.
It was like reading a novel where the author always stopped at the most critical point, which was really annoying.
Of course, if he were the author, then never mind.
The two sat facing each other, neither speaking, like fishermen waiting patiently, wearing down each other's resolve.
After a long time, Jacob finally couldn't help but speak first. "I can lend you the Prison Bottle, but I must know what you're going to use it for."
For Jacob, the Prison Bottle had only one use—to accelerate the growth of Ghost-type Pokémon. Currently, it was only useful for his Drakloak and Haunter, two Ghost-type Pokémon.
As for the remaining one hundred percent of the Prison Bottle's core Dark-type energy, Jacob had not yet captured a Dark-type Pokémon, so it had naturally not been put to use.
So lending the Prison Bottle to Raya was not impossible, provided he knew what she was going to use it for.
What if he lent it to Raya, and she used up all the energy, returning an empty shell? Wouldn't Jacob be at a complete loss?
Raya listened to Jacob's words, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, and a thoughtful expression appeared on her face.
Just as Jacob didn't trust her, she also didn't trust Jacob.
Ultimately, it was the suspicion and distrust between them at play. Both were highly cautious people, finding it difficult to trust anyone other than themselves.
"I need to use it to capture a Pokémon," Raya said carefully, weighing her words. She finally decided to reveal a little. "If the capture is successful, I will return the Prison Bottle intact. Some energy might be consumed, but the consumption will not be too significant."
Capture a Pokémon?
Jacob's interest was piqued, and he pondered in his mind what kind of Pokémon could make a Heavenly King of Raya's strength so desperate that she would ask him for help.
A Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon? Or a Legendary Pokémon?
As soon as he thought of a Legendary Pokémon, Jacob's heart couldn't help but race, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt it was possible.
Given Raya's financial resources, strength, and status, an ordinary Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon wouldn't make her plead with him like this.
So what kind of Legendary Pokémon was it?
Although he guessed Raya's target, Jacob didn't press for the specific Pokémon. Because if Raya had been willing to say, she would have already said it.
After a moment of thought, Jacob looked at Raya and said, "I can lend it to you."
"Go ahead."
"I must be present throughout your Pokémon capture operation, and during the operation, the Prison Bottle must not leave my sight."
"If you refuse, there's no need for us to continue talking. This is my bottom line."
Raya's face darkened when she heard the condition Jacob proposed, and a hint of worry appeared on her beautiful face.
Jacob's full participation meant that her plan to capture Darkrai would definitely be exposed.
At that time, when Jacob discovered that the Pokémon she wanted to capture was the Legendary Pokémon Darkrai, he would inevitably have other ideas.
Then Jacob wouldn't just cooperate with her to capture Darkrai—it would be fortunate if they didn't turn hostile and fight to the death.
Raya didn't believe that anyone could remain calm in the face of such enormous benefits.
Even a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon could make brothers turn against each other and cause internal strife, let alone a Legendary Pokémon!
Once Jacob knew the method to capture Darkrai, he could even just quit and take the Prison Bottle to capture Darkrai himself.
If such a situation really occurred, it would be a complete loss for Raya.
So should she refuse Jacob?
If she refused Jacob, she wouldn't get the Prison Bottle, missing this opportunity and letting the chance to capture Darkrai slip away—which Raya also didn't want to see.
Raya didn't want to see either outcome.
If only there was a way to solidify the trust between them.
Raya suddenly thought of Julia. At this time, arranging an engagement between Julia and Jacob was undoubtedly the best choice.
The two had just finished the High School Cup, and there were no longer any excuses or reasons to delay.
It seems I need to act quickly.
Raya thought for a moment and decided to temporarily agree with Jacob's terms.
Although Jacob was now insisting that the Prison Bottle must not leave his sight and that it was his bottom line, a bottom line was meant to be negotiated.
Didn't he refuse to even lend it at first?
"Jacob, I can promise you that. I guarantee the Prison Bottle will not leave your sight."
"Good," Jacob said. He thought for a moment and then continued, "Now you can continue with the news about the God's Coffin."
"Of course," Raya said without hesitation, continuing her explanation. "The God's Coffin currently has twenty-four members—twelve official members and twelve reserve members."
"Every official member has a Legendary Pokémon, and the weakest of the reserve members are top-tier Heavenly King level Trainers. Reserve members who want to become official members must possess a Legendary Pokémon."
As Jacob listened to Raya's narration, his heart was already churning with shock.
Twelve official members meant twelve Trainers owned Legendary Pokémon. Their combined strength was simply too formidable!
At the same time, Raya continued, "Because of your mysterious Pokémon, people in the God's Coffin are already paying attention to you. But don't worry—they are only observing you and won't make a move against you. Of course, that excludes Priest-12, who has a grudge against you."
"Wait," Jacob suddenly interrupted Raya at this point. "How do you know this information?"
"That's my secret."
Secret?
A glint flashed in Jacob's eyes. Raya knew so many secrets about the God's Coffin—her relationship with the God's Coffin must be extraordinary.
Adding to that her desire to capture a suspected Legendary Pokémon, it was highly probable that Raya was a reserve member of the God's Coffin.
The suspicion in his heart filled Jacob's gaze toward Raya with vigilance.
Meeting Jacob's gaze, Raya smiled charmingly, seemingly unconcerned that Jacob might uncover her identity.
Because all of this was merely Jacob's speculation, without any evidence.
Moreover, Raya actually had her own plans. Once she became an official member of the God's Coffin, she could also recommend a reserve member.
The incredibly talented Jacob was undoubtedly the best choice, which would also deepen the cooperation between them.
As for why not recommend Julia? Julia was too naive compared to Jacob—it was better for her to stay out of such matters.
"Jacob, if you're free, we can head to Magic City today," Raya said, looking at Jacob.
"Today?"
"That's right, today."