Pokemon: I Raised Three Dumb Birds and..

Charizardite X...

It was actually a Mega Stone — Charizard's Mega Stone!

Excited, Leaf quickly opened the system and clicked on the system shop.

When he saw that Charizardite had both X and Y versions, and that Charizardite X cost a staggering four million points, Leaf was completely stunned.

Four million points.

Defeating two old Elite Four members only yielded three million six hundred thousand points...

And it was even more expensive than Gengar's and Lapras's Mega Stones. If Leaf had to save up himself, he didn't know how long it would take before he'd be willing to buy a Charizardite X.

"Roar!"

Looking at Leaf's expression, Charizard also knew this blue stone must be something good.

However, it didn't hesitate at all.

"Master of the small island, this blue stone is a gift to you."

"No, no, this won't do."

Although Leaf wanted it in his heart, he still didn't dare to accept such a valuable item.

After all, this was Charizardite, and Charizard could use it right now. Charmander, due to certain factors, still couldn't evolve, and when it would reach its second stage evolution was still a big question mark.

"Master of the small island, I don't know what this blue stone is either. It's useless to me, it would only be a waste."

Charizard said anxiously, "And you saved so many Pokémon in Cinnabar Cave today. This blue stone isn't me giving it to you, it's a thank-you gift from all the Pokémon in Cinnabar Cave for your help."

While Charizard was speaking, all the Pokémon from Cinnabar Cave who had come to this area looked at Leaf.

It made Leaf's scalp tingle.

"All right, I accept it."

"And I thank you all!"

Leaf turned around and bowed his hands in thanks.

He suddenly remembered — Mega Stones needed to be used in conjunction with a Mega Bracelet.

In other words, wild Pokémon probably couldn't undergo Mega Evolution, as this was a technology developed by humans themselves.

So, even if Charizard possessed the Mega Stone, it could only be used as a decoration, always kept there.

And Charizard's own child had already been caught by Leaf.

Using this Mega Stone on its own child versus using it on itself, the old Charizard would naturally make the right choice.

Seeing Leaf accept it, the Pokémon of Cinnabar Cave immediately cheered.

Feeling this atmosphere, Leaf was a bit happy.

As for Serena and Dawn, they exchanged glances, having never seen such a scene before.

Hundreds, thousands of wild Pokémon, cheering and shouting for a human trainer at this moment — there probably weren't many such instances in human history.

"There's something I want to ask everyone!"

After the Pokémon quieted down, Leaf asked loudly,

"Given the current situation in Cinnabar Cave, those trainers will probably resort to even more drastic measures later. Continuing to stay in Cinnabar Cave will be very dangerous.

If you're willing, I can arrange for you to leave Cinnabar Cave. I have some influence in the nearby Orange Archipelago and can arrange a few uninhabited islands for you."

Leaf's suggestion immediately caused the leaders of the Cinnabar Cave groups to gather together and discuss.

Serena and Dawn then approached Leaf.

"Leaf, do we need to ask Grandma Ivy?"

"No need," Leaf shook his head.

"There are plenty of deserted islands in the Orange Archipelago. Does the league dare not give me that much respect?"

"Besides, the Pokémon in Cinnabar Cave are quite strong. The leaders of the groups are almost all Elite Four-level Pokémon. If they can really integrate into the Orange Archipelago in the future, they can also become a natural barrier for the archipelago."

"That's true," Dawn nodded.

"Indeed, no league would dislike having more Pokémon, and the Orange Archipelago has almost no Fire-type Pokémon, which would also increase the diversity of Pokémon in the archipelago."

While Leaf and the two girls were talking, the leaders of the dozen or so Pokémon groups had also finished discussing.

Charizard still represented them in the conversation.

"Master of the small island, thank you for your concern and thank you for the suggestion you gave us."

"But we have lived in Cinnabar Cave for a long time and really don't want to leave. If this incident hadn't happened, we would definitely have always..."

"The problem is, the incident has already happened," Leaf interrupted.

"Sigh..."

"Let me be frank with you. If I hadn't happened to discover the situation here, the entrance and exit of Cinnabar Cave would have already been sealed off by those trainers."

"Do you know what the consequences would be then?"

"The temperature in Cinnabar Cave will rise sharply, and the oxygen will also decrease rapidly."

"Within a month, I guarantee that the number of Pokémon here will decrease by more than half."

"In two months, I guarantee that no Pokémon will exist in Cinnabar Cave."

"Then... is there any other way?" Charizard asked anxiously.

"No," Leaf shook his head.

"The poisonous trainer you mentioned earlier was just driven away by me."

"But I can be sure that he will come back soon, and it won't just be him, but other Elite Four members as well."

"Even if I'm made of iron, I can't fight against a large international league."

"Discuss this again among yourselves."

Leaf gave them more time.

The two girls were a bit anxious when they saw the wild Pokémon of Cinnabar Cave actually rejecting Leaf's suggestion.

"If they keep staying, they will definitely be exterminated."

"Leaf, if they really don't want to, we need to return to the Orange League immediately and have Grandma Ivy report the situation here to the Pokémon World Headquarters, so that they can condemn the Indigo League and see if they can make the Indigo League have some scruples."

"Wait a bit," Leaf shook his head.

"I believe these wild Pokémon are still smart and should know that staying in Cinnabar Cave is a dead end."

Soon, the leaders finished discussing again.

Charizard came to Leaf and nodded.

"Master of the small island, everyone agrees."

"We only hope that you can promise us that after we go to the Orange Archipelago, you won't restrict our freedom..."

"Don't worry," Leaf laughed.

"Once I arrange for you to go there, I will take responsibility for you."

"And there aren't nearly as many trainers in the Orange Archipelago as there are here, so you'll have a quieter time."

"It's just that the environment of the islands is a bit different from here, so you might need some time to get used to it."

Since they had already discussed it, Leaf also told the Pokémon of Cinnabar Cave to hurry up.

Two hours later, all the Pokémon in Cinnabar Cave who were willing to leave followed behind Leaf, preparing to depart.

"Careful!"

Just as they were about to step out of Cinnabar Cave, Leaf suddenly felt several dangerous auras.

Four figures — three men and one woman — were standing guard at the entrance of Cinnabar Cave, fully prepared.

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