The necromancer of the Pokémon world

Chapter 68: Another Formidable Rival

"Everyone need not have any doubts. This Mr. Lin Ye is an expert specializing in Ghost Pokémon, and he is also my friend. I specifically invited him to solve the company's problems."

"Friend~, Miss has only just arrived in Water Lily City, how come you've already invited local friends so quickly? Isn't that too much of a coincidence?"

An elderly man with silver hair spoke first, appearing to be the most senior.

"What you mean, sir, is that I've been meticulously planning to get close to your company's young lady?"

"That's not what I meant. Miss said before that she found a very capable person to solve the company's problems."

I had assumed you'd at least be a mature middle-aged person, but judging by your age, you seem a bit...

"If a person's skills and knowledge are directly proportional to their age, then at this old gentleman's age, he should be old enough to replace King Genji."

"Hehe~, young man, you've got quite the nerve. I may not be good at Pokémon battles, but I've been managing the businesses in Lilycove City for the Bellriz Group for decades."

I've seen plenty of CEOs of large corporations and high-ranking officials in this city, but I've never heard of you, this ghost-catching expert!

"Ghost hunting? I knew it! The trouble you're in must be related to Ghost Pokémon, right?"

Lin Ye recalled that he had told Xiao Guang before that he was a trainer specializing in Ghost Pokémon and that he could sense the feelings of Ghost Pokémon. It seemed that the other party believed him without a doubt.

"Hmm~, our family developed a mine in Lilycove City, but recently there have been frequent supernatural events happening there. It's obvious that it's the work of ghost Pokémon."

Although our Bellriz branch also recruits trainers, as you know, Ghost-type Pokémon are notoriously elusive, and even those stronger than them are very difficult to catch.

"Young lady, I have been operating in Hoenn for many years and have some connections in the trainer community. I have already contacted a real expert who will be able to come and handle this a little later."

"That's right. With Manager Rick's experience, he can even teach the young lady how to do things in public. How could he not handle those kids?"

"Kengo, don't try to sow discord. I have been working for the Bellrich family all these years, and that is obvious to everyone."

Even though I just gave frank advice, it was for the sake of the company and the Berlitz family.

The silver-haired old man, Rex, and a young man named Jianwu suddenly confronted each other, exchanging words that grew increasingly heated.

The surrounding management also split into two factions, each taking sides and echoing each other, making the scene a complete mess.

"Enough! This is the branch's decision-making center. What kind of behavior is this, making such a racket?" Plantina finally interrupted them.

"Manager Leike, the expert you contacted arrived late, but that doesn't stop Mr. Lin Ye from going to check on the situation now!"

If he can't solve it, we have alternative solutions, so it won't delay anything, right?

Of course, since Mr. Wakabayashi has resolved this matter satisfactorily, I am willing to present him with a Pokémon item or evolution stone of any type on behalf of our group.

"Young lady, this price is way too expensive!"

Upon hearing this, even Kengo, who had just spoken in favor of the young lady, wanted to speak up and dissuade him.

"Alright, the mine has already lost millions because of this delay, it can't be put off any longer, and I believe I can still make this decision myself!"

Xiao Guang then looked at Lin Ye and said, "I'm sorry, Lin Ye, my man was a bit rude just now. I apologize on his behalf."

"It's okay~, aren't we friends? Hikaru, you don't need to worry about it!"

"Little... Little Guang, how dare you call the young lady by her childhood nickname! How dare you!"

"Alright~ Kengo, I'm very grateful to you for coming all the way from Sinnoh to help me."

But I don't think our relationship is so serious that you should be able to dictate who my friends are.

"Kengo, huh!"

Now, Lin Ye also understood. Kengo seemed to be Hikaru's rival in the anime, but he turned out to be a simp in real life, which reminded Lin Ye of a certain green-haired youth.

After saying that, Xiao Guang pulled Lin Ye away, leaving Jian Wu stunned on the spot.

"Hehe~, I say, Young Master Jianwu, you've made a special trip to Fengyuan these past two days to serve Miss, but how come she walked away with a stranger you just met right in front of you?"

Logically speaking, Young Master Kengo, your family is also one of the company's shareholders. Apart from your looks, you're better than that young man in every other way. How come Miss...

"Enough! It must be that Lin Ye's sweet talk that fooled the young lady. No, it's too dangerous for her to go alone with him. I have to go with them and see."

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The mine is located in the suburbs of Shuijing City, about a forty-minute drive away. Xiao Guang pulled Lin Ye directly into his private car and introduced the situation there to Lin Ye along the way:

"This mine is one of the most important properties of our Bellriz family in the Hoenn region, mainly for mining rare ores!"

The mine is over 300 meters deep and has been operating smoothly for several years.

But recently, some miners have started reporting hearing strange noises deep in the mine, like the sound of teeth grinding, but they didn't pay much attention to it at first.

Later, things got increasingly serious. Some people were chased by shadows, some inexplicably fainted, and some mined ores mysteriously disappeared.

Prantina's expression grew increasingly serious as she spoke:

"Now the miners are afraid to go down into the mines. So far, our company has lost tens of millions of yuan."

"Did anyone get a clear look at those shadows?"

Prantina shook her head:

"No, those workers are just ordinary people, they don't have the ability to make those ghost Pokémon reveal their true forms."

Although I later sent out some powerful trainers from this branch, the Ghost Pokémon was too alert.

As soon as they arrive, the ghost Pokémon all vanish without a trace, never to reappear, and cannot be found at all.

Lin Ye nodded, then closed his eyes to rest, seemingly lost in thought.

Xiao Guang glanced at Lin's sculpted, handsome profile, blushed, and then mustered her courage to say:

"Um, Lin Ye!"

"Hmm~, any other information?"

"It's not about the mine, it's about Kengo! His family is also one of the shareholders of our company, so we've known each other since we were kids."

He seems to like me quite a bit. This time, I was assigned to manage the branch business in Water Town, and he insisted on coming along to help, but I only see him as an ordinary friend!

Lin Ye hadn't expected this little girl to care so much about his opinion, so he chuckled and said:

"It's okay, I'm not a petty person, but I'm still very happy that you care about my opinion!"

The two looked at each other and smiled!

The car stopped in front of a mountain. Lin Ye got out of the car and saw a sizable mining area.

Various mining equipment were neatly arranged, but at this moment, all the machines were stopped, and several maggots sat idly because they had no work to do.

Lin Ye walked to the mine entrance, his gaze following the steel rails into the darkness, where he could see nothing at the end.

He released his mental energy and probed inside, and indeed sensed some fluctuations of ghostly energy, but they were very scattered.

"I'm going in now, wait for me here~"

"No, I invited you here today, how can I just stand by and watch? I have to come down with you."

Although I'm not good at catching ghosts, I'm still a "professional" trainer. If those little ghosts really came knocking on my door, I'd be more than happy to oblige.

"Young lady, don't be afraid, I'm with you!"

Just as the two were about to go inside, they heard a hurried voice, which was from their formidable rival who had been chasing after them!

"Sigh~, ghost hunting is still too dangerous. I don't feel comfortable letting you go in with strangers, Miss."

Xiao Guang had been looking forward to being alone with Lin Ye in the mine, but now that she had been disturbed, she felt disappointed. Before she could say anything, she felt Lin Ye take her hand:

"Okay, let's take the first step. You'd better be able to keep up!"

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