Chapter 850: Mutual Assistance
Siebold chatted with Yuga for a while before leaving.
However, the news brought by Siebold seemed to be true, and the Exchange Conference was proceeding smoothly.
Apart from obtaining a Horsea and a Rufflet, Yuga didn't exchange for any other Pokémon. It wasn't until the sixth day that he was summoned by the staff of the Aurora Day Care.
Judging by the staff's attitude, Yuga could tell that it wasn't Nick, the chubby man, who had summoned him.
As expected, under the guidance of that staff member, Yuga was taken to a special room within the Forest Park, where he met Lysandre and Malva.
"Mr. Lysandre."
Yuga greeted his "boss."
"Mr. Shimizu, I'm sure you're curious about why I've summoned you."
After Yuga took a seat, Lysandre spoke.
Indeed, he was curious. Not only had Lysandre come, but Malva was also present. Yuga couldn't help but speculate.
Anything that could trouble two trainers of their caliber was definitely not a trivial matter.
"There have been reports of Pokémon with Indigo potential appearing at this conference. Mr. Shimizu, are you aware of this?"
Just as Yuga had suspected!
Lysandre had called him here to discuss Pokémon with Indigo potential. Yuga's speculations were confirmed.
"Pokémon with Indigo potential? Is that true?"
Yuga asked, feigning surprise. He had learned to keep his acting skills sharp when dealing with Lysandre.
"The information is indeed accurate."
As the true host of this conference, Lysandre had undoubtedly received early information.
Yuga asked, "Mr. Lysandre, are you interested in these Pokémon with Indigo potential?"
"Of course, no one can resist the allure of Pokémon with Indigo potential. However, this matter will require your assistance, as well as Malva's."
That's it!
Even Yuga himself was tempted by Pokémon with Indigo potential. No one would turn down the opportunity to obtain them.
"Mr. Lysandre, please go on. I will do my best to assist you."
"Pokémon with Indigo potential are extraordinary, and there will undoubtedly be individuals who will try to obtain them in secret. When that happens, I will need you and Malva to assist discreetly."
Lysandre is the mastermind behind the Aurora Day Care, and this time, he couldn't personally get involved. Nick would handle everything on his behalf.
Yuga nodded in understanding. Pokémon with Indigo potential would indeed attract trouble, and this world had its fair share of opportunists. Otherwise, the Five Giants wouldn't be keeping this information under wraps.
"These three Pokémon will serve as your reward for this operation," Lysandre said.
As Lysandre spoke, images of three Pokémon appeared on the large screen in the room: Spiritzee, Litleo, and Flabébé.
"After the operation is completed, I will provide you with twenty of each of these three Pokémon."
Yuga was astonished by Lysandre's generous offer. These three Pokémon were all rare, and with twenty of each, even at Green potential, their total value would be around twenty million.
Was his assistance really worth that much? Even as a member of the Elite Four, his appearance fee shouldn't be this high.
Seeing Yuga stunned by the amount of money Lysandre was offering, Malva couldn't help but smile. She knew that when it came to money, Lysandre was unmatched.
Yuga soon realized the reason behind this. These three Pokémon weren't just his reward for the operation; they also included his salary for joining Lysandre's team.
Yuga was not only a Day Care owner but also a Gym Leader for the Pokémon League. If Lysandre had given him a large sum of money directly, it would have drawn too much attention.
It had to be said, Lysandre was a thoughtful planner.
Compared to money, the source of Pokémon was much easier to explain. No matter the Pokémon, they could always be found in the wild.
As an undercover agent, Yuga didn't feel guilty about taking advantage of Lysandre's generosity. He accepted Lysandre's reward without any qualms.
When there's an opportunity, one should seize it.
Speaking of which, Yuga's Florges has yet to interact with her own kind. If he could get his hands on these Flabébé from Lysandre, Florges would have a few companions to keep her company.
From Lysandre, Yuga learned the origin of this indigo potential Pokémon.
This indigo potential Pokémon was discovered by a Pokémon Poacher in the wild, but this Poacher was reckless and cowardly.
He didn't dare to keep the indigo potential Pokémon and wanted to sell it off.
However, before this Poacher could make a move, news of him possessing a indigo potential Pokémon leaked.
As a result, both the underworld and the legitimate world set their sights on him.
This Poacher was a lone operator without any organization backing him, and his own strength was lacking. With so many people watching him, he didn't dare to wait any longer. He went straight to Midnight Day Care, one of the Five Giants, to try and sell the Pokémon to them.
However, it wasn't just Midnight Day Care who received the information; the other four giants Day Cares got wind of it too.
Midnight Day Care had to compromise and, together with the other four giant Day Cares, paid the Poacher to acquire the Pokémon and secretly helped him escape.
Some of the other goods the Poacher had were also acquired by the Five Giants.
While the Five Giants held significant power, they still conducted their business dealings with integrity. When purchasing the Pokémon, they didn't exploit the Poacher.
However, there was only one indigo potential Pokémon, and all five giants had contributed money. Giving it to just one Day Care was not acceptable to the others. So, they reached an agreement to present the Pokémon at this Exchange Conference.
The Five Giants did an excellent job of keeping this information secret, and only a few insiders were aware of it.
However, the information that Lysandre received wasn't particularly detailed, and at least the specific species of this indigo potential Pokémon hadn't been leaked yet.
While Yuga was interested in this Pokémon as well, he knew deep down that with his financial resources, he couldn't acquire this Pokémon. Moreover, this particular Pokémon came with its own set of troubles, and ensuring its safety would be a challenge.
Therefore, compared to the unknown indigo potential Pokémon, Yuga felt that the three Pokémon Lysandre offered him were a more reliable option.
Yuga already possessed Pokémon with Indigo potential, including two of the legendary purple potential Pokémon. It didn't make sense for him to put himself in a precarious position just for an unknown Pokémon.
As long as he focused on being Lysandre's enforcer, he didn't concern himself with the rest.
As for whether Lysandre could truly obtain that Pokémon, it was Lysandre's business.
Yuga wondered about Siebold's stance on this matter. His appearance here, did it signify his interest in this Pokémon as well?
What if he clashed with Siebold? Yuga suddenly felt a headache coming on. He was here as an undercover agent for Lysandre, not to defect to another side.
After discussing the matter in detail with Lysandre and Malva, Yuga left the room and returned to his own exhibition area.
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