Chapter 82: Nations Establish Diplomatic Relations, Encounter Keerni!

In the end, before Ash and his party emerged from the Underground Mine Nation tunnel, Diancie hopped and staggered to catch up with them.

"Wait, Ash, Diancie wants to travel with you and attend the convention!"

"Huh?"

Everyone who heard it showed astonishment, Ash included.

"But what about your kingdom?"

"There won't be any problem; the kingdom hasn't faced any foreign invasion in all these years."

"But now it's different; your appearance has already attracted some bad people's attention, and the kingdom may not stay peaceful in the future."

"But…"

Diancie doesn't want the kingdom's subjects to suffer persecution, yet she also doesn't want to part from Ash like this.

Diancie looks pitiful, with glistening tears already swirling in her eyes, tugging at everyone's heart.

Serena, showing her kind wife‑like nature, reaches out and tugs Ash's sleeve, pleading,

"Ash, could you help Diancie? I quite like this child, so let her travel with us."

"Actually, what I mean is that I plan to summon two Pokemon here to protect this place while Diancie is away, and also…"

As he speaks, Ash's gaze turns to the very fair Junsha.

"Since it's a nation, we can establish inter‑nation communication; if Diancie and her people don't mind interacting with the outside, perhaps Junsha can coordinate, allowing the Carlos Kingdom to establish diplomatic relations with the Underground Mine Nation and send Junsha to garrison there. However, humans can't live underground forever; they must see sunlight, so the guard post can be set up at the entrance. Of course… those details can be discussed later; in short, you two should talk!"

Finally, everyone, with Mewtwo's help, used Instant Teleportation to return to the Underground Mine Nation.

【7】 Diancie and Minister Zuan jointly decided to establish diplomatic relations with the Carlos Kingdom.

【8】 The kingdom side stated that the Underground Mine Nation can exchange ore or precious metals on an equal basis for all goods in human society.

【9】 Later, Ash also sent the Earth Dragon Fierce‑Bite Land Shark, the Tyrant Bangiras, and the Great General Rogue Croc to garrison.

【10】 And he instantly teleported Da Wu, who was about to enter the Final Cave, over here.

【11】 At first Da Wu wanted to cry but had no tears; then, hearing such an exciting story,

【12】 he also saw Diancie, a rarity in the world, truly the super‑invincible ultimate beautiful universe's number‑one Pokemon!!!

【13】 Da Wu was moved to tears! He eagerly reached out and patted Ash's shoulder.

【14】 "You did well! Well done!!!"

【15】 The security of the Mine Nation will henceforth be fully entrusted to Da Wu and Ash's three great generals.

【16】 After receiving a group photo with Diancie, Da Wu firmly declared he would never disappoint the princess.

He also said that even if it costs money later, he will send specialists to create a more suitable living environment for the Underground Mine Nation's residents.

Seeing the enthusiastic Da Wu, Ash nodded approvingly; with the Mine Nation's security handed to Da Wu, he felt at ease.

At this point, the rest can be handled by Da Wu, Kalunai, and Minister Zuan, no longer needing Ash and Diancie.

After bidding farewell to the three great generals and the subjects, Ash led Diancie and the party out of the Underground Mine Nation.

And they directly used Instant Teleportation to bring Da Wu, who was about to reach the final cave, over here.

When passing by the Tree of Life,

At Yurie's suggestion, everyone stopped, intending to take a group photo with Zherniyas, who had become the Tree of Life.

At that moment, an unexpected person arrived.

It was a blonde girl wearing roller skates and a safety helmet,

She skated through Junsha's layers of guard and arrived beneath the Tree of Life where Ash and the others stood.

"Um… what exactly is happening here?"

And they also stated that, even if it costs them money, they will send dedicated personnel to create a more suitable living environment for the residents of the Underground Mineral Country.

Anyone who could pierce through such layers of guard at this moment must be extraordinary, the group looked back in puzzlement,

When they saw the newcomer's face and the Lucario by her side,

Ash's face flashed with a hint of astonishment,

"Keerni?"

Indeed, the newcomer is the Saffron Gym Leader of the Carlos region, the fighting girl Keerni, nicknamed 'Little Cucumber'.

She will later become best friends with another fighting girl, Caidou, forming a fighting sister duo.

At this moment, an unexpected person arrived here.

unlike Caidou and Xiba's humanoid Pokemon designs.

Keerni, besides being a Gym Leader, is so passionate about roller skating that she even wears skates when walking or hurrying,

so the Keerni everyone sees now is also wearing roller skates.

As a regional Gym Leader, it's not surprising that Junsha sent her over, but…

If this place were close to the Saffron Gym, Keerni hearing a commotion and coming to check wouldn't be odd.

But this place is not close to the Saffron Gym at all.

A trace of astonishment flashed across Ash's face,

the group's focus was on Ash instantly revealing the girl's identity, all showing surprise.

Serena couldn't help glancing at Keerni a few more times; her balanced figure, defined abs, golden single ponytail, and fresh style made her quite cute,

In the future, she will also become the close friend of another fighting girl, Cai Dou, forming a fighting sister duo that will share a meal.

Nana remained silent, yet she was keenly attentive to Ash and Keerni's relationship, silently perking up.

Only Clemont looked thoughtful, "Could it be…"

Ash didn't hold back and directly explained why he knew her.

"Let me introduce her: this is the Saffron City Fighting Gym Leader, Keerni!"

As the gym leader guarding one side, it wouldn't be strange to be let through by Junsha, but...

If it were said that this place is very close to the Saro Gym, then Keerni hearing the commotion and rushing over to take a look wouldn't be strange.

But this place is not close to the Saro Gym at all.

However,

However, everyone's focus was on Ash instantly calling out the girl's identity, and they all showed surprise.

Serena couldn't help but glance at Keerni a few more times; her figure was well-proportioned with a visible abdominal line, a golden single ponytail, and with her stylish look, she was actually quite cute,

"Does Ash know her?"

Although Nana didn't speak, she was also very concerned about Ash and Keerni's relation, silently pricking up her ears.

Only Clemont showed a thoughtful expression, "Could it be…"

Ash didn't beat around the bush, directly stating the reason he knew the other person.

"Let me introduce, this is the Saro City Martial Arts Gym leader, Keerni!"

Upon hearing that, everyone was suddenly enlightened.

Clemont nodded, "As I thought..."

Nana gradually let down the vigilance in her mind.

Under Ash's lead, everyone did a round of self-introductions.

"By the way, how did you end up here?" Ash wondered.

Keerni didn't hide anything either, and spoke frankly at once.

"It's because I'm training for a hundred consecutive wins! I ran and ran, ended up far away, passed by this area, heard some noise, and came over to check it out."

Thinking about the distance from Saron City to here, everyone's mouths twitched in unison, and their eyes unconsciously fell on the roller skates on the other's feet.

"Well, you really can run quite a bit..."

At that moment,

Keerni's Lucario noticed Mewtwo floating in the air, felt the threatening aura emanating from Mewtwo, and couldn't help but assume a battle stance.

"Lucario!"

Reminded by Lucario, Keerni finally withdrew her gaze from Ash, noticed Mewtwo preparing for a group photo but hiding in a corner with almost no presence.

"Eh?! Isn't that Mewtwo?"

The aloof Mewtwo gave no response, and Keerni wasn't angry either,

But... the girl seemed to suddenly think of something, quickly patted Lucario's shoulder beside her, and said earnestly:

"You're not a match for Mewtwo, good! For our hundred-win streak, let's change our challenge target."

"Lucario!"

Lucario expressed dissatisfaction, not having fought, how would one know they can't win?

Mewtwo glanced at Lucario, locking onto him with oppressive pressure, Lucario was debilitated -6,

Lucario said the wind outside was a bit strong, and wanted to return to its Poké Ball to rest a bit.

For a moment, the forest was filled with laughter and cheer.

But amidst this laughter and cheer,

Ash's Greninja, however, actively jumped out of its Poké Ball, its gaze sharp as a knife fixed on Lucario's Poké Ball.

"Greninja!"

As if sensing Greninja's fierce fighting spirit, Lucario also leapt out again, its momentum not yielding in the slightest.

"Lucario!"