bioinnovel Chapter 156 Yes, we cleared the God-level Ruins.
Chapter 156 Yes, we cleared the God-level Ruins.
The next morning, the sky was clear and bright, and rows of Pidgeys and Swallows flew overhead.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the clouds, and a few buds lay basking in the sun on the grass in the distance.
A gentle breeze blew by, carrying the fresh scent of grass and earth; it was a rare and beautiful day.
Whimsicott, Breloom, and Pikachu gathered together, exchanged glances, and their eyes were full of excitement.
They have something important to do today!
They want to show all their guildmates proof that they have passed the God-level Relic, and then, with expressions of pride and honor, head to the expedition headquarters to apply for promotion to a four-star expedition team!
At the same time, the atmosphere in the meeting room of the Fat Koopa Guild was unusually heavy.
The chatterbox held the latest report, its head drooping, its voice dejected: "Although we broke the Electabuzz Guild's monopoly, they recently trained a four-star expedition team, and suddenly they've become famous..."
It paused, its tone even more dejected: "Now, all the pressure from the main guild is on us."
Initially, the requirements for establishing an expedition guild were very lenient; anyone who could introduce them could form one.
In recent years, however, the main guild seems to want to change this situation and improve the overall quality of the guild.
So first, stricter conditions for establishment were set, and now some weaker guilds are being gradually shut down.
With the Wigglypuff and Electabuzz guilds in Littleroot Town, it naturally became a major focus of attention.
In just one town, with only a few expedition teams, two guilds have been formed, and they're even two low-level guilds—that's just too much.
The higher-ups have been hesitant about which one to shut down, since both were originally about the same level, neither had a four-star team, and their dishes were all pretty much the same.
But now that the Electabuzz Guild has a four-star expedition team, the situation has changed dramatically.
For the person who is second to last in the exam, the score of the person in first place is not important, so they are not worried at all.
However, the one that was originally last has suddenly jumped to the front, so they really need to be anxious.
"If only we could have a four-star expedition team."
The chatterbox sighed, "That way, we won't have to worry about the Electabuzz guild suppressing us, and we can even get through this ban crisis safely."
Guilds with four-star teams are not considered low-level guilds and don't need to worry about being banned.
The meeting room fell silent; everyone looked worried.
Although there is only one level difference between three-star and four-star, they are worlds apart.
A four-star rating signifies successful exploration of a god-level ruin, a testament to both skill and luck.
Chatot gave the president a reproachful look: "President Jigglypuff, it's all your fault for only wanting to build a safe haven for Pokémon with dreams to explore, without setting any strict rules..."
It started listing off on its fingers: "Other guilds are incredibly oppressive to their lower-level exploration teams, forcing them to constantly take on commissions and explore all sorts of dangerous places."
After all, the more remote and untouched a place is, the more likely it is to discover undiscovered relics.
"And according to convention, once such ruins are discovered, they must be reported, and the guild will arrange for people to explore them... To put it bluntly, the guild leader himself will go." The chatterbox slapped its head hard. "If we did that, we might already be a four-star exploration team!"
It paced back and forth in worry: "President, what are we going to do? Maybe... we should just run away? A clean and honorable retreat is better than being accused of being swallowed up. How about we start over somewhere with less competition?"
President Fat Ding shook his head anxiously, "Don't do this, don't do this! Let's think of something else, there must be a way!"
The chattering bird's eyes darted around, and it lowered its voice: "How about... we ambush them? When that four-star team from the Electabuzz Guild goes out, we'll... take them down..."
It made a "click" gesture, "Two fists can't fight four hands. No matter how strong they are, can they withstand so many of our Pokémon attacking together?"
As long as the opponent doesn't have a four-star rating either, we're back to square one.
Just then, the Wind Fairies and the others entered the guild.
Upon entering, the three Pokémon exchanged a knowing glance and simultaneously activated the special effects on their Adventure Badges.
Hey!
In an instant, three dragon-shaped phantoms of the Rift Seats surrounded them, slowly moving and exuding a faint aura of majesty.
Although it has no practical use, it is a symbol of the card!
A symbol of strength!
Symbols of having explored divine relics!
The gatekeeper mole was yawning when he looked up and saw this scene, and was immediately stunned.
"W-What's this new gadget? It's so cool! I want one too!"
Its shout attracted the attention of all the other Pokémon in the hall.
The buck-toothed raccoon curiously approached, reaching out its paw to touch the dragon's shadow, but it passed right through it.
"Wow! That's so cool! It must be very expensive!"
The cloaked dragon, who was preparing to pack up its goods to set up a stall in the maze, looked over upon hearing the noise, dropped its goods on the ground with a clatter, and stared wide-eyed.
"This...this could be...?"
The wind sprite puffed out its chest and happily announced, "That's right! This is proof of exploring divine ruins!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the once noisy hall became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
next moment.
"hiss!"
A unified, sharp gasp echoed throughout the hall.
"A god-level relic?!" The already slow-thinking Delinquent Frog was completely dumbfounded.
"You mean...you really explored a god-level ruin?!"
The cloaked dragon suddenly appeared beside the wind sprite. "Can I see your medal?"
The wind sprite generously handed it over.
The Invisible Dragon took the medal, examining it carefully from all angles, his expression growing increasingly complex.
Although it is not a four-star expedition team, it has seen other four-star teams.
Even if you've never eaten pork, you've always seen pigs run.
The aura of that phantom, the fluctuations of that energy...
This is truly proof that I've cleared the God-level Ruins!
It raised its head and looked at the new team that had been established for less than a month, its heart churning with turmoil.
This potential... is terrifying!
Bro, your future is shining brightly!
Other Pokémon also gathered around, all wanting to get a chance to touch it and experience the feeling of being surrounded by a dragon's shadow.
But once the medals were in their hands, no matter how they were handled, they didn't react at all.
The cloaked dragon explained, "These divine beast phantoms are bound to a master. They will only appear when activated by the true owner who has passed the test of the ruins. Taking the medal away won't help."
This also prevented some Pokémon from trying to be clever and buy the certificates at high prices.
The Invisible Dragon pointed to the second floor: "The president and the head butler are having a meeting in the conference room. You can go up directly."
It paused, then smiled slightly. "They'll definitely be shocked."
Whimsicott nodded, exchanged a glance with Breloom and Pikachu, and, adorned with a dazzling dragon-like special effect, walked towards the second-floor conference room amidst the envious and admiring gazes of the Pokémon.