Elves: Angler's Rainy Day Team

Chapter 929, Crying Poor

Suddenly, Xiao Gang and Rossi's eyes met, and they exchanged a knowing glance.

Immediately afterwards, the two of them reached out together, grabbed Yu Hai, and lifted him high into the air.

Seeing this, the young people around were also inspired and eagerly joined in.

For a time, Yu Hai was tossed up and down repeatedly in the hands of the crowd, like a ship being tossed about by the waves in the ocean.

The young people shouted and cheered, their cheers echoing through the air above Odomare.

The moonlight shone on their faces, which were filled with excitement and joy, and each person's eyes sparkled with excitement.

Their clothes were soaked with sweat, and their hair was covered with snowflakes, but they felt no fatigue at all, releasing their inner excitement and joy to the fullest until they were all too exhausted, and this joyful "carnival" gradually came to an end.

"Everyone, please disperse. There are still many urgent matters to attend to in the city." Ben Gray walked over, dispersing the onlookers as he turned to Yu Hai, a kind smile spreading across his face.

"Young man, thank you for everything you've done for Odomare. Every resident here will forever remember this terrible tsunami. It was you brave and fearless young people who, with your indomitable will and hard work, successfully prevented this catastrophic tsunami."

"In the future, a stone monument will stand here in this city, and your glorious achievements will be forever engraved on it, telling the story to future generations..."

"Just today, a group of passionate young people stepped forward and saved Odomare, demonstrating their indomitable will to overcome nature..."

"Whatever, you can arrange it as you see fit. I just want to go back and get a good night's sleep right now," Yu Hai replied casually, yawning slightly.

In his mind, this old man was truly eloquent; with just a few words of encouragement and praise, he had stirred up the group of young people to great excitement.

But if you calm down and put yourself in their shoes, this tsunami was indeed terrifying for the residents of Odomare. If they hadn't been able to stop the tsunami, everyone and even the elves would have been killed. No wonder everyone was so excited to have survived.

"Alright, I'll arrange a celebration banquet for you all after you wake up." Ben Gray smiled wryly, secretly sighing that the older generation really couldn't figure out the thoughts and ways of doing things of the young people.

However, looking at the devastated coastline before him, Ben Gray's brows furrowed, and he felt a sense of unease.

The life-giving droplets have disappeared. Once this ice wall melts, the ocean will still be turbulent, and no one can say for sure when the tsunami will return.

Thinking of all this, he couldn't help but sigh softly and mutter to himself, "Sigh, this is going to be tough..."

"What's wrong? Is there some other trouble?" Yu Hai was about to leave when he heard the old man's heavy sigh. Curiosity welled up in his heart, and he couldn't help but turn around and ask.

"The Heart Drop is gone. What should I do now? I have no idea." Bengre shook his head helplessly. That was a rare and precious item for legendary dragon-type Pokémon. Where could he possibly find another one?

"Oh, so that's what it is. Let me make a call." Yu Hai said, taking out his phone from his pocket, quickly pressing the buttons, accurately finding Yu Longdu's number, and then decisively dialing it.

As everyone gradually left, a few monotonous busy tones sounded particularly clear on the quiet coastline.

A moment later, the call connected. Du's voice, still heavy with sleep, slightly hoarse and tinged with annoyance, came through the line: "Calling at this hour, if you don't give me a compelling reason, I'll show you what a 'black room' really means..."

The voice came through the phone's speaker, carrying a sense of authority and anger, as well as the annoyance of being woken up.

Yu Hai looked around and saw that everyone was a familiar face. He figured there was nothing to hide, so he simply pressed the speakerphone button on the phone.

Then, with a serious expression, he reported: "Du Guanjun, I am in Odomare. A terrible disaster has just occurred here. A tsunami tens of meters high swept through the entire Odomare and instantly submerged the whole city."

“This place is now a vast expanse of water, with countless dead and injured. I want to know when the Alliance’s rescue team will be able to reach Odomare…” Yu Hai said with great emotion, his brows furrowed and his eyes filled with anxiety and worry.

As soon as Yu Hai finished speaking, Ben Gray, who was standing to the side, instantly showed a look of horror on his face. He stared at Yu Hai with wide eyes, his heart churning with disbelief.

Because he knew in his heart that this place was not submerged at all, and Yu Hai was clearly lying, and lying to a champion at that!
If the higher-ups find out about this and hold them accountable, the consequences would be unimaginable; the entire Odomare could be implicated.

"Shh," Yu Hai said, seeing that Ben Gray was getting anxious. He quickly raised his index finger to keep quiet, and then heard a gasp from the other end of the phone.

"What? A tsunami! The entire city is flooded! Countless dead and injured?"

Upon hearing these keywords, Du felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat instantly broke out, soaking his forehead and back.

He was originally very sleepy, but now his sleepiness vanished without a trace, and he instantly woke up from his confused state, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

It's worth noting that Odomare, known as the City of Water, has a population of over 100,000 and is a city with a thriving tourism industry.

If a city of this size were to be swallowed by a tsunami, it would be an absolutely catastrophic event in the League. If not handled properly, countless people could lose their jobs and face severe penalties.

"Yes, please have the rescue team come quickly. If they are late, many people will become shark food." After saying this, Yu Hai hung up the phone without waiting for Du's response.

He looked up and realized that a group of people around him were standing there dumbfounded, speechless with surprise, staring at him with shocked expressions.

A pair of eyes were filled with doubt, worry, and confusion. After a long while, only Xiao Gang came to his senses. He opened his mouth slightly and stammered, "Ah Hai, is the other side really Du Guanjun? Is it really okay to deceive Du Guanjun like this?"

As Xiao Gang spoke, he nervously rubbed his hands together, a hint of fear in his eyes. He hadn't expected Yu Hai to be so bold.

"Don't worry, it's alright." Yu Hai reassured everyone casually, and then subconsciously glanced at his watch.

The clock still showed it was past midnight, a time when everyone was feeling very sleepy. No wonder Du was so grumpy when he woke up; he still maintained a calm expression on his face.

He waved his hand gently, signaling everyone to relax, then walked to Ben Gray's side, bent down slightly, and whispered in Ben Gray's ear, "After you cross over, bring him to see the situation of the ice wall tsunami."

"When the time comes, just have them dismantle the ice wall and tsunami. After that, you can talk to Du about Odomare's current situation and demands."

“Believe me, compared to the devastating consequences of the entire city being flooded and countless people dying, a mere drop of water from the heart is absolutely the smallest price to pay for this champion…” Yu Hai said, a smile playing on his lips. “Gulp.” Ben Gray swallowed hard, an awkward smile creeping across his face. “But… isn’t it a bit much to deceive someone like this…” he said helplessly.

As Ben Gray spoke, he frowned slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of conflict and unease. On one hand, he was deceiving the champion, and on the other hand, he was dealing with the entire Odomaree.

"Whatever. The lie has already been told. If you don't want the Heart Drop, just tell Wataru when he arrives. If we lose the Heart Drop, Odomarei can just wait for the next tsunami. I'm going to go to sleep now."

Yu Hai curled his lip indifferently, a faint smile on his face. This villain did all the dirty work himself, and this old man just wants to sit back and reap the benefits? No way! He's dreaming!
The reason he didn't tell them was because he considered that Xiaogang and the others were still young and inexperienced, and even if he did, they might not understand the deeper meaning.

But Ben Gray, that little old man, was different. After all, he had accumulated enough experience over the years to understand the ways of the world and was sure to understand the meaning behind his words.

He had already done what he was supposed to do and explained everything he needed to explain. How things would develop from there was no longer his concern. At worst, he would get a scolding when he got through the ordeal, but he didn't care.

With that thought, he turned and said goodbye to Ben Grey and Ash, and walked briskly to the shore.

At this moment, the shore was quiet, and the sea breeze was blowing gently, carrying a hint of cold. Several swimming frogs were lying haphazardly on the ground, their bodies wet, and their fur, scales, and skin were somewhat disheveled.

The little guys were exhausted; they were completely drained and didn't even have the strength to move. It was clear that they had really given it their all and used up their last bit of strength.

"Everyone, come back. Go back and get some rest. Take a nap before you eat." Yu Hai looked at the group of little ones who were exhausted and collapsed on the ground, his eyes filled with heartache and gratitude.

He was really able to successfully stop the tsunami thanks to them, especially Gengar and Registeel. Without their help, he was really not sure if he could have withstood the tsunami.

As he pressed the buttons on the Poké Balls one by one, all the Pokémon turned into streaks of red light and returned to the Poké Balls.

Gengar quietly slipped back into the shadows. It was so tired that it didn't even have the strength to speak. After tossing Regirock's Poké Ball to Yu Hai, it fell into a deep sleep.

Yu Hai looked down at the Poké Ball in his hand. Through the small ball, he saw the Pokémon struggling to resist the tsunami. He felt that the fatigue from stopping the tsunami far outweighed the exhaustion from a thrilling battle.

That feeling of being physically and mentally exhausted is like being entangled in countless threads, unable to break free; it's truly torturous.

He secretly vowed that if something like this happened again, he would never step forward easily. He preferred to keep a low profile and be more cautious, preferring a more "humble" life.

……

A gentle sea breeze blew by, carrying a slight chill, but Xiao Gang and the others were completely oblivious, still standing there in a daze, still immersed in the shock of Yu Hai deceiving Du Guanjun over the phone.

That's the famous Wataru Champion!

In their hearts, Du Guanjun was like a towering mountain, and Yu Hai's audacity in calling and deceiving this awe-inspiring champion without hesitation was beyond their imagination.

One question kept swirling in their minds: how should this matter be resolved?
Everyone's gazes, whether intentionally or unintentionally, fell on Ben Gray. Each gaze seemed to carry an invisible pressure, making Ben Gray's face turn red.

He knew very well that when Du Guanjun arrived, he would have to bite the bullet and beg for alms, and he would have to do everything he could to speak well of Yu Hai and persuade Du Guanjun not to hold a child accountable for lying.

Otherwise, Odomare's desperate need for the Heart's Dew would be completely out of reach.

Ben Gray couldn't help but wonder to himself: Is this person really just a child?

He recalled Yu Hai's methods of handling things; he didn't seem like a naive child at all, but rather like a cunning old fox of his own age. His actions and conduct were so meticulous, every step seemingly carefully planned.

He was still troubled by the Heart Drop, but he didn't expect Yu Hai to come up with a solution so quickly and arrange everything perfectly.

After all, he was Odomare's great benefactor. Not only did he successfully stop the tsunami, but he also paved the way for this old man's future. Now all he had to do was shamelessly play the victim in front of Du Guanjun.

Thinking about this, Ben Gray couldn't help but sigh. This young man was really thoughtful. Since the other party had already gone this far, what was there for him to be ashamed of? What was there for him to be so proud of?

At worst, we can wait for the champion to arrive, then cling to his coattails, cry our eyes out, and try to win that crucial Heart Drop for Odomare.

In the blink of an eye, everyone dispersed and went back to rest.

On the desolate coastline, only the ice wall stood silently, with Ben Gray alone guarding it. The sky was gradually turning a pale white, and a gentle breeze carried a damp mist as the ice slowly melted.

Not long after, the buzzing sound of helicopter rotors came from afar. A helicopter slowly flew towards the open space in front of the church, raising a cloud of dust as it landed smoothly.

The moment Du stepped off the helicopter, Ben Gray seized the opportunity, sliding across his knees and rushing over with astonishing agility, making it impossible to tell that he was an old man.

He suddenly hugged Du's thigh tightly, gripping it firmly with both hands, refusing to let go.

Immediately afterwards, he burst into tears, his voice filled with endless sorrow, echoing in the empty arena: "Champion Du, the people of Odomare are suffering, and I, this old man, am suffering even more!"

"Champion Wataru, you must have mercy and help us!" Ben Gray said, wiping tears and snot from his face, looking extremely pitiful. He even wiped his snot on Wataru's trouser leg.

"This... feels so familiar." Du Cai had just stepped off the plane when he was completely stunned and in a daze.

When he heard Ben Gray's tearful account, a strong sense of familiarity washed over him. He frowned, wondering to himself: What was this feeling? It was as if he'd been extorted like this somewhere before…

At this moment, it was as if a movie was playing in Du's mind. Memories of the past flooded back like a tide. He remembered that it was the same old man, who was also crying and pleading in the same way, shouting that he was wronged, and expressing the bitterness in his heart. He was also shameless in a way that made people both laugh and cry.

Those past images kept assaulting him, involuntarily reminding him of certain unpleasant memories...

My thoughts drifted back to the past, and the scene was strikingly similar to the present. That equally shameless old man had taken something precious from him...

(End of this chapter)