Chapter 7: Billion Baileys!

"This is..."

Joffrey set aside the red wine glass in his hand and approached Rotom's screen. Confused, he looked at Leo for confirmation before attempting to communicate with the tablet Rotom.

"Hello, I would like to inquire about information about Pokémon."

"Excuse me, what Pokémon do you want to inquire about?" Tablet Rotom politely continued the conversation.

Joffrey hesitated for a moment before responding, "Just... check the information about Groudon." The name had stuck with him from Leo's earlier introduction.

Groudon's image from the illusion lingered in Joffrey's mind—magma meteorites falling like a violent storm, a powerful beast creating land in the sea. The sheer might of Groudon captivated Joffrey, sparking thoughts of empowerment and defiance against the World Government.

"Okay, please wait a moment!" The tablet Rotom emitted lines like electromagnetic waves, and a message popped up on the screen.

[Pokémon: Groudon]

[Current inventory: 1]

[Swipe right to see details→]

Joffrey followed the prompts, sliding his finger on the screen. An image of Groudon appeared—a miniature representation of the colossal beast from the illusion. Below the image were details: [Groudon], [Level: 100], [Price: 100,000 points].

"Level? Points?" Joffrey was puzzled. Understanding the strength level, he questioned Leo about the meaning of "points."

"Points are a currency commonly used by the Chamber of Commerce of All Realms in the dimensional world. About 500,000 Baileys can be exchanged for 1 point," Leo explained with a kind smile.

As Leo finished speaking, Joffrey's expression shifted from confusion to surprise. "What!? 500,000 Baileys for 1 point, then 100,000 points is 50 billion Baileys!"

Joffrey was not surprised because he considered the price too high; rather, he saw immense value in obtaining such a powerful creature for the Coast Kingdom's income.

However, joy turned to concern. Joffrey realized that, despite the incredible value, the Coast Kingdom couldn't afford such a hefty sum. His thoughts turned to the kingdom's financial struggles, the impending heavenly tribute, and the likelihood of entering a cycle of poverty.

Alas...

Glancing at Groudon's graphics again, Joffrey shook his head with a wry smile and admitted to Leo, "I'm sorry, Sir, with Coaster's current national strength, it is not enough to support our exchange for so many points."

Leo, unfazed, responded, "Oh, it doesn't matter." His smile remained unchanged, revealing that he had never intended to sell mythical Pokémon. The release of Groudon was merely a strategy to attract attention and traffic, given their powerful combat abilities and unique attributes.

In the end, Leo never planned to part with these mythical beasts!

"Of course, nuclear weapons are best used if they are in your own hands."

It is precisely because of this that Leo increased the exchange rate of points by a full five times! Yes.

In fact, in the system, as long as 100,000 Baileys are exchanged for 1 point.

Just a few billion Baileys can be exchanged for a mythical beast, Mewtwo!

However...

Leo thought that it was too disrespectful to his customers to achieve the goal so easily! Who are you looking down on? ?

His customers are all the best among people.

With just a few billion, they can get a mythical beast that can split mountains and seas, so there's no challenge at all! Could anyone expect Pokémon prices to be low? Is there no pressure at all to cultivate?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

Therefore, Leo upheld the fine tradition of respecting the wishes of consumers and cultivating consumers to work hard and directly raised the exchange rate five times!

Then he asked Rotom to create a cloud database to store consumers' points and consumption records.

In this way, a customized points bank system is completed.

Looking at the fat sheep in front of him, ah, no, it's a customer. Leo smiled and introduced: "Your Majesty the King, first of all, you have to know one thing: Pokémon, not only mythical beasts, are worth redeeming. Every Pokémon is worth redeeming. Each Pokémon has its own splendour!"

After saying that, he smiled and waved his hand, and several video clips were immediately released on the tablet Rotom.

In the video, there are videos of Pokémon fighting and competing in the arena one after another.

Pikachu's sky-defying thunder, Charizard's earth-throwing, Gyarados's destructive death ray, Koga Ninja's bond evolution... It only takes a few minutes of editing video, and with the help of BGM,

Joffrey's blood is boiling instantly. He wishes he could become the character in the video and command Pokémon to fight!

"Awesome!"

At the end of the video, Joffrey couldn't help shouting.

"Master Leo, can it be said that all Pokémon have such powerful strength?"

Looking at Pikachu, who has a very weak body but can release terrifying destructive power, Joffrey's heart suddenly moved.

Putting aside the rule of the World Government, if he can possess these Pokémon, the military power of the Coast Kingdom will surely rise several levels!

Seeing Joffrey's expression of excitement and expectation, Leo smiled calmly as planned.

He was already prepared to deceive.

"Your Majesty the King, I think you have fallen into a misunderstanding."

"Pokémon does not only have a role in fighting."

"They are not a single creature, but a large and complete ecological group. They are all so powerful, but every Pokémon has the ability to change the world."

"But!"

His words paused, and Joffrey's heart tightened instantly.

Under Joffrey's expectant gaze, Leo continued: "Pokémon is a magical creature that grows at an astonishing speed..." "Maybe if you want it to grow to the strength in the video, you need a lot of resources... "

But what if the requirements were lowered..."

Leo pressed his hand and signaled Joffrey to follow his own train of thought.

"A newborn Pokémon can usually be compared to a soldier who has been trained for ten years in just a few days."

"And the vast majority of Pokémon also have magical powers in life, whether it is production or construction. , or planting work, there is always one that suits you."

"The most important point is that Pokémon, as normal creatures, can reproduce normally..." 

"Instead of pursuing powerful Pokémon, as the king of a country, why don't you consider popularizing the Pokémon ecology in the Kingdom of Coast and enhance your national strength?" 

"You can definitely choose a Pokémon that is helpful for production and construction, and then distribute it to the citizens." 

"Let the citizens help you cultivate Pokémon, and then through breeding, you cultivate outstanding individuals..."

"What do you think, His Majesty the King?"

Leo spread his hands, as if he drew a picture of the bright future of the Kingdom of Coast, and displayed it in front of Joffrey. .

"So... can it still be like this!?"

Suddenly, Joffrey had a wonderful feeling of enlightenment.

He enjoyed it in his mind based on what Leo said...

If all his citizens could have a Pokémon... When pirates invaded, there would be no need to wait for the army to be dispatched, as long as every household released their own Pokémon. , they can drive away the pirates!

And without the threat of pirates, why would he need the protection of the World Government, nor would he need to pay high amounts of heavenly tribute every year!

He can even form the People's Self-Defense Force, take the initiative to rescue those suffering people, introduce more people and talents, and strengthen the Coast Kingdom!

At this moment, he faintly realized that this seemed to be the path he should take!

The power of a person is not the real power...

Being able to make a group of people or even a country strong is what a king should really do!

Joffrey was determined!

"You are right, Sir Leo!"

His eyes shone with the brilliance of "democracy, prosperity and strength".

"My vision is narrow-minded. Thank you for your teaching!"

"The power of the people is my strongest support!"

"I beg you, Sir Leo, to help me choose the right Pokémon..."

"I..."

Joffrey hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said firmly:

"I want to exchange 5 billion Beli!!!"

"In the name of the people and exchange it for Pokémon!"