Chapter 616 A branch?

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Finally.

The Gym Leader level Vikavolt was auctioned off for 9.2 million by a VIP who was also sitting in a private box.

Very exaggerated prices.

For almost 10 million Alliance Coins, you can even buy some regular quasi-Elite Pokémon.

Although the doubling of the initial price has not yet been completed, the premium is definitely serious.

However, far from dampening the enthusiasm of bidders for the Alola Region Pokémon, it is becoming increasingly popular.

Of course, most people are just watching the fun and checking out the new Pokemon.

Those who could really afford it were a small group of people.

With the sound of "Alola! Alola!" echoed throughout the auction house, even the old man presiding over the auction didn't expect things to develop this far.

Just talk.

The new Pokemon is too tempting.

Then the current heat must be grasped.

So, he made a bold decision.

After speaking into the headset, he smiled and said to the audience:

"Because everyone's enthusiasm was so high, I'm going to make an exception and take what should be the last few finals, go ahead and let everyone have fun.

So next up is a Pokémon from the Alola Region again!"

The old man's words would definitely be supported by many people.

When the box with the red cloth was pushed out, everyone's eyes fell on the box.

The old man no longer sells his secrets. Selling secrets at this time would easily provoke public outrage.

He pulled the red cloth.

It was Natsu's most treasured Pokemon that appeared in everyone's eyes.

Quasi-Elite, Alolan Sandslash!

Even though it was relatively sluggish due to the several means that the Auction House used, there were still cautious people who felt the power of Sandslash.

"It's a quasi-Elite Pokémon!"

"Quasi-Elit!"

"Is this what Sandslash is like in the Alola Region? Ice-Type?"

"That looks so domineering!"

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The old man gave them enough time to carefully observe Sandslash, and also gave them enough time to admire and negotiate.

When the noise in the venue died down a bit, he started to introduce himself.

"That's right! As you can see, it is a quasi-Elite Pokémon, and it is also a Sandslash change in the Alola Region due to the different environment. Its attributes are Ice-Type and Steel-Type!"

The old man's talking ability is very strong.

Introduced by Natsu, as well as some conclusions drawn by the Auction House's own investigation, analysis, and understanding, they were uttered very rhythmically.

Introduction to Sandslash's.

The old man looked around the audience with a smile and gave an explosive starting price.

"This is an extremely rare quasi-Elite Alolan Sandslash, starting price! 20 million Alliance coins, and each upgrade can't be less than 200 thousand! From now on!"

Twenty million!

Sitting in the private room, Natsu couldn't help but breathe hotly.

Not to mention earning extra cash quickly.

Initial price of 20 million. If it goes well, it will be 40 million.

This Pokémon alone will make Natsu's wallet bulge.

It made him somewhat reluctant to come up with a plan at first, and with some money saved for the calculations, he also had the opportunity and possibility to thoroughly implement the plan.

Initial price will be announced with parents.

There was a brief silence in the place.

"Twenty five millions!"

With the sound of a certain box, the price immediately rose by five million, which directly burned down the auction hall.

"Twenty-six million!"

"Twenty-seven million!"

"Thirty million!"

It is said that the minimum price increase cannot be less than 200 thousand, but now it is a price increase of several million.

Let some of the bidders sitting in the lobby scream that they can't stand it.

When a Pokémon's power reaches a quasi-Elite level, there isn't really a clear price to measure a Pokémon's value.

After all, Quasi-Elite Wild Pokémon are rare.

Natsu went to the Alola Region for so long and traveled many places, but in the end, there were only two or three quasi-Elite Wild Pokemon.

This is because the natural environment of the Alola Region is well preserved, and some places are abandoned.

But even for quasi-Elite Pokémon, there's no clear price to quantify. When the bidders shouted a price above 40 million, Natsu also knew that the premium was very serious.

But prices keep going up continuously.

If Alolan Muk is a slogan and Vikavolt is a direct hit, then this Alolan Sandslash is beyond most people's expectations.

"Forty-eight million! Anyone else want to raise the price?"

The experienced auctioneer felt that the hammer in his hand was slightly hot.

He had never seen a higher auction price than this.

But this is the first time that the breakthrough auction house price estimate has been assessed again and again like today.

Auction house has increased the starting price when bidding on Vikavolt.

Sandslash's turn to be bolder.

But the results exceeded their expectations.

This is very rare.

Dong!

With the fall of the small wooden hammer, Alolan Sandslash officially changed hands.

A terrible price of 48 million!

Plus 9.2 million Vikavolts.

Natsu just sold two Pokémon and managed to collect 57.2 million Alliance Coins.

It was far more than he had previously estimated, the price of 75 million Alliance Coins from all the Pokémon combined.

If you count the others.

It will break 100 million.

Proud!

This time really proud!

With the end of the Alolan Sandslash auction, the climax of this auction was almost here.

It's hard to say whether the last few lots this time can exceed the price, but the popularity will definitely not be higher than this time.

And Natsu, who had money in his hands, also officially started to take action.

As long as it was a Pokémon that had something to do with the Fairy Type, he waved it all away and shot it.

Although there are more or less premiums.

But when the Fairy Type awakens, such premium will be erased immediately.

So he didn't hesitate at all.

Three Clefairies, two Jigglypuffs, three Marills, one Snubbull, one Mr. Mime, and six Cottonees were photographed.

Sixteen Pokemon.

Because each Pokémon has different strengths, moves, and potential levels, the price for each Pokémon is also different.

However, since none of the strongest reach the (elite) level, this Pokémon is mostly being auctioned as pets, so the premium isn't that serious.

A total of 6.4 million Alliance Coins were spent.

On average, around 400k Alliance Coins each.

Senior level Pokémon, with an average value of 400k, are a premium.

These are the six more common Cottonees in the Unova Region, who have lowered the average price, otherwise the average price will be higher.

He had to admit that there were still plenty of wealthy people in the Pokemon world.

Counting the four he got from the Hunter's Guild, Natsu had already harvested 20 of them, which would become Fairy Types in the future.

This was only the beginning of his hoarding.

6.4 million, he doesn't feel bad at all.

When sold in the future, the price is three or four times, the return is too high, and the risk is very low.

To leave some money for his Pokémon, he might spend all of his money on Pokéblocks, buying cheats, and Items, as long as someone else is selling them.

The auction continues.

It's just that the heat is no longer the same as when Alolan Sandslash was sent.

But the old man was still careful and tried his best to control the rhythm.

"The next lot is very strange, because even we can't completely determine what it is, and we have found many experts in the grading industry, but we can't give us the results we want. It can only be said that it was harvested by our team during field operations."

The staff has come with a tray.

There are no mysteries left at this time.

On the red tray, there is a tree branch? about as long as a palm, as thick as a finger, maybe a little thicker.

The surface of the branch is full of folds, withered yellow in color, and the appearance is unremarkable, which means it is really just branches.

The only bright spot, perhaps, is that it's placed in a nice tray.

"Branch?"

"Auction house, are you fooling people? Take the branch as an auction item. Do you think our money is easy to earn?

"pu——If you don't tell me, I think the plate is an auction item."

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One after another, insults, ridicule, and insults.

The old man's face also flashed a hint of embarrassment.

However, her professionalism wouldn't allow him to compromise, so he kept things clear.

"Don't look at it as an ordinary branch, although it looks very similar, it actually contains a power that we can't judge at this time. It's not very clear but it does exist. We have tried many Methods trying to bring out the power within, but the results were mostly unsatisfactory.

The only thing we can assure you is that this is definitely not an ordinary branch, I will show you a demonstration."

Because of this, several staff members brought flowerpots filled with earth.

Then the old man took the seed.

This is a very common type of berry seed. It only needs to be processed by some less complicated processes, then planted in a suitable place, and it can grow into a berry tree.

Of course.

It will take a long time.

Then the old man buried the seed in the ground without any treatment in front of everyone.

Finally.

His two hands lifted a branch and put the branch into the flower pot with a serious look.

Just when everyone was a little impatient and thought he was being confused on purpose.

A small seedling slowly grew from the flowerpot.

When it grew by about three or four centimeters, the growth speed stopped.

"This.."

Seeing this scene, everyone also noticed the difference in this seemingly ordinary branch.

But the question is

"So what's in it for us?"

Someone came up with what was on most people's minds.

Of.

It looks amazing.

But is there less magic in the Pokemon world?

For them, whether it was to train Pokemon or increase their strength, there was no help at all.

Maybe a little Help for some Breeders.

You can save some time handling the seeds and waiting for them to germinate.

It's just that this berry tree seed didn't grow when it grew to three or four centimeters.

Does the Breeder pass the time dealing with seeds?

What they lack is time to wait for the seed to grow into a tree!

So, even in the eyes of the Breeders, this thing is tasteless.

"cough cough, I didn't say how effective it is, just want to prove that this thing is not an ordinary branch, it must have more and more special effects, but we haven't found it yet."

Simply put.

That is, this thing has a certain potential. Let's see if anyone is bolder and has a more serious gambling streak. If you buy it back and gamble, you can play a role.

Do not say that.

There really are people like that.

And quite a lot.

Tinkering work, that is picking up leaks.

If you can't fiddle with it, it's going to be a big problem.

However, most people are still more rational when buying things.

And this, of course, includes Natsu sitting in a private room.

Natsu's thoughts were about the same as most people's when he saw a branch presented.

To fool people?

But his Pokémon's reaction made Natsu slowly change his mind.

"Cha?"

Togekiss, who had gone outside and was playing with Eevee and Latios, suddenly felt something and moved to stare at the auction platform outside the window.

It seems a little lost suddenly.

Ignoring Eevee's and Latios' jostling and hesitation.

Flying to the window, looking straight at the branch in the tray on the stage.

"What's wrong? Togekiss?"

Natsu saw Togekiss' absent-minded look, and asked.

Her eyes also fell on the stage.

Seen the old man put a flower pot.

"Chaa~~" Togekiss heard Natsu's voice and regained consciousness.

A doubtful and crumpled expression.

She doesn't make sense either, she just feels weird.

"Can seeds be turned into saplings? Life energy?"

Natsu watched what was happening on stage, eyebrows raised.

This is life energy at work.

Natsu, who has seen life crystals and life energy, still has opinions on this.

"Chaa?" Togekiss tilted her head.

She knew that Natsu was right, but she still thought something was wrong with the branch!

With Togekiss' emphasis on him, Natsu also had to take it seriously.

All kinds of items, all kinds of rare materials crossed his mind constantly.

Neither of them matched.

He couldn't help but ask: "Togekiss, tell me how you feel."

"Chaa!" Togekiss nodded.

Hesitantly, she stammered.

She couldn't be said what it was, but she felt like the branch seemed to interest her, and the attraction was not small.

Even the energy within her body began to move.

Hearing this, Natsu's expression moved and asked, "Which energy? Fairy-Type Energy?"

Togekiss, as the first Fairy Type awakened from Natsu, who is very interested in Fairy Type Energy is the first contact.

If it was energy of the Fairy Type

then its range would decrease greatly all of a sudden.

"Chaa!"

This time, Togekiss was very determined and nodded again.

"Fairy Type, branch, branch" Natsu muttered.

While repeating, his eyes slowly widened.

Disbelief and shock slowly set in.

"Branch, maybe, Xerneas?!"

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(end of chapter)