Xiao Ran had said that merely to intimidate him. A monstrous genius this young was bound to receive tremendous attention and protection in China. If Andrey really dared lay a hand on him, China would surely come after him with everything it had.
When that happened, no matter how powerful he was as a pirate, could he possibly stand against such a vast nation?
"I'm just a student who only recently started his freshman year. What standing could I possibly have?" Xiao Ran smiled, seemingly unconcerned.
"But if I dared come talk to you, I must have something to back me up. I don't mind telling you that I've already seen or interacted with at least five Legendary Pokémon."
Xiao Ran's words made Andrey truly start taking him seriously. A boy like this had already seen or interacted with so many Legendary Pokémon? Then his claim that he wanted to discuss something involving Legendary Pokémon must have been genuine, too.
By then, the servers arranged by the airship's manager had brought their drinks over. Andrey ordered a glass of barley beer, while Xiao Ran asked for a pot of tea.
"Let's hear it. What exactly do you want to discuss?" Andrey took a large gulp of beer, then asked Xiao Ran.
"A lead on a Legendary Pokémon. As I said earlier, one countless times stronger than Moltres and Diancie," Xiao Ran replied calmly, sipping his tea.
"Why should I believe you? Besides, you said it's only a lead. Why wouldn't I just take the Pokémon already here?" Andrey set his glass down heavily on the table with a dull thud.
"You specialize in Water-types. Moltres would be no use to you! Its type is completely at odds with yours."
"And Diancie is a Rock-type, which also conflicts with your own