The Kanto Suzuki Conglomerate was a deeply rooted super-family that had originated in the Kanto region and possessed an exceptionally rich legacy in breeding Pokémon.
Coupled with the enormous contributions the family had made to the Pokémon League during its early days, the Suzuki Family held an extremely high status in the Pokémon world. Alongside the Dicolik Family, they could be considered a top-tier power ruling their own domain.
Rika Yuzuki said nothing. She merely stood quietly to one side, her gaze shifting between Masashi Suzuki and Xinhai.
"Mr. Bai Mu, it's a pleasure to meet you." Masashi Suzuki extended a hand toward Xinhai, a proper smile on his lips.
"The pleasure is mine." Xinhai shook his hand with measured strength, neither humble nor overbearing.
After releasing his hand, Masashi Suzuki's gaze drifted back and forth between Diska and Xinhai, a trace of contemplation flashing through his eyes.
He had clearly noticed Diska's attitude toward Xinhai—it was not the courtesy and politeness shown to an ordinary guest, but more like the way one treated a... friend.
That sort of treatment was rarely seen from Diska.
Though the eldest son of the Dicolik Family was gentle and courteous toward others, the people he truly regarded as "friends" could be counted on one hand.
Masashi Suzuki lifted his wineglass. His tone was as casual as if he were merely making conversation, yet his gaze lingered on Xinhai for an extra moment.
"Where is Mr. Bai Mu from?"
A question like that might sound like casual conversation in such a setting, but it was often more than that.
Xinhai answered calmly without deliberately avoiding anything. "Verdanturf Town."
Masashi Suzuki's brows rose slightly at that.
Verdanturf Town—a small town known for its natural surroundings. It was neither a gathering place for the powerful nor