Kalos, Matisse Town.
This northern town is quiet and peaceful, famous for the Trial Cave outside the town.
"Many Mega Evolution users are going to challenge the Trial Cave, Rotom!"
According to the information found by the Rotom Dex,
The Trial Cave has a resident Blaziken Mask who owns a Mega Blaziken, and an elder who owns a Mega Alakazam.
"Is there any reward for beating them?"
"Doesn't seem like it, Rotom!"
Although the lack of rewards was a bit disappointing, if he could have a battle with Mega Blaziken and Mega Alakazam...
It was still worth a visit.
"When can we go?"
"Beep beep, searching now, Rotom!"
"Very lucky, there's a trial at the Trial Cave this afternoon! Rotom!"
"Then it's settled, let's go this afternoon."
As Li Wei decided to visit the Trial Cave this afternoon, Qinglv finally replied.
This year's Pokémon Forum Summit,
It will be held in Jubilife City in the Sinnoh region, and Qinglv is currently helping Professor Oak collect experimental data.
The time remains unchanged, still in December.
Although Professor Oak doesn't value honor much, Qinglv's principle is to do his best in whatever he does.
So, recently, besides training, Qinglv has been busy collecting data.
Upon receiving Li Wei's private message, Qinglv was initially a bit confused, "Didn't he go into a cave…"
When Qinglv clicked on the chat box and saw the picture Li Wei sent, his eyes widened slightly.
"The legend is actually true!"
The photo of Diancie was immediately matched by Qinglv with an ancient Kalos book he had read.
In fact, Diancie was not entirely unrecorded.
It just lacked modern and Dex records.
There were ancient texts with sketches that clearly depicted Diancie, as well as some legends passed down through generations.
Qinglv had read that ancient book.
Are all legends false?
Not entirely.
But until he saw it with his own eyes, the rational Qinglv would always lean towards the side of it not existing.
Now seeing Diancie, he could confirm that what was recorded in that ancient book was true.
"Are you free to answer the phone?"
After getting a clear affirmative from Li Wei, Qinglv immediately called him, "Where did you find it?"
"Just the cave I was exploring."
Qinglv couldn't help but say, "You're really lucky."
"From your tone, you know this Pokemon?"
Qinglv retorted, "Did you go looking for it without knowing, or did you just stumble upon it by pure luck?"
Li Wei was puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Qinglv pressed on, "Did you see it in the ancient book 'Kalos Apocalypse'?"
Li Wei had never heard of that book's name,
"No, I haven't read that book."
Li Wei quietly looked at his Rotom Dex, "Rotom, look up 'Kalos Apocalypse'."
"..."
Qinglv was a bit lost.
He hadn't read the ancient book, yet he stumbled upon Diancie just by exploring a random cave. How lucky must he be?
The key was that Li Wei had only been in Kalos for a few days!
Qinglv said, "No need for Rotom to check, that's an ancient text that records life and death, and a part of legends. I've read the original."
"Did you catch Diancie?"
Li Wei looked at Diancie, who was sitting obediently on the chair waiting for food, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips, "I caught her."
Li Wei didn't make it himself, but instead took Diancie to a dessert shop in Matisse Town and ordered directly.
Qinglv nodded, "Send me the data when you have time, I need to add it to the Dex."
"Also, knowing my grandfather's personality, he'll probably ask you for Diancie to research, I'm sure you're aware."
Professor Oak has a very strong interest in newly discovered Pokemon.
Li Wei nodded, "But whether Diancie is willing to cooperate with Professor Oak is not up to me."
Hearing Li Wei call her, Diancie asked curiously:
(What's wrong?)
Li Wei mouthed his reply to Diancie,
"Nothing, just on the phone."
"Lucario…"
Lucario explained to Diancie what a phone call was.
Qinglv's lips curved slightly,
"Don't worry, he's the same way. Even if Diancie doesn't want to leave, he'll have no problem going there."
Before hanging up, Qinglv reminded, "Protect Diancie well, try not to go to places with too few people."
Although Qinglv was confident in Li Wei's strength,
But anyone can make a mistake.
Xiao Huang can even defeat Lance.
If Li Wei were at the Zhuqing Breeding Center, Qinglv wouldn't need to worry, but he is currently alone in Kalos, isolated and helpless.
Li Wei nodded, "Okay."
Li Wei knew that Qinglv's concerns were not unfounded.
Pokémon Hunters are most interested in rare Pokemon they have never seen before.
Seeing Li Wei alone, the probability of Pokémon Hunters making a move is very high.
After Qinglv hung up the phone, he thought for a moment and sent a few more messages, which were his backup plan.
Another person who received the picture was even more excited than Qinglv, and that was the stone enthusiast—Steven.
For Steven, Diancie was truly filled with fatal allure from head to toe.
Steven solemnly said, "When we meet next time, please allow me to observe Diancie closely."
Looking at Diancie eating cake with her eyes narrowed,
Li Wei smiled, "No problem, I think Diancie will really like you."
Like Qinglv, he had also read this ancient book and heard of the legend of the Ore Kingdom.
After Li Wei finished describing the situation inside the cave,
Steven pondered, "It sounds like this isn't the rumored Diamond Kingdom. Could it be…"
The most significant difference was that in the cave Li Wei described, there wasn't a single particularly large pink diamond.
The legendary Sacred Diamond.
That Sacred Diamond was rumored to be the source of energy and light for the underground Ore Kingdom.
However, the crystals within the cave were already sufficient, so no additional Sacred Diamond was needed.
From Li Wei's encounter with Diancie, Steven believed that the rumored Diamond Kingdom should also exist.
"I wonder when I'll be able to encounter it…"
Steven was full of interest in the Diamond Kingdom.
"Where are you now?"
"Matisse Town. I plan to check out the Trial Cave this afternoon."
"How much longer do you plan to stay in the Kalos region?"
"Probably until August 15th… Diancie wants to travel around, and I also want to take my Pokemon on a trip."
"I understand…"
Steven quickly made a decision.
Li Wei said in surprise, "Are you coming over?"
Steven nodded, "If it doesn't interfere with your travels."
"It won't interfere, but what about your competition?"
Steven smiled, "That's right, my next competition is on the 17th, and I don't have anything else going on for now."
Li Wei agreed, "No problem, come on over."
After Steven hung up the phone, he immediately bought a plane ticket and flew from the Unova region to the Kalos region.
Meanwhile, after eating and drinking their fill, Li Wei also planned to take Diancie and Lucario to challenge the Trial Cave.