As far as Shirona knew, the main things that could be mined in this underground cavern were gems, Evolution stones, and Pokémon fossils. I tried to recall whether natural gemstones were among those products, but I had never seen any records of such items being mined.
"Though they're rare, it is possible. You can't find many, and the varieties you find differ, so it's understandable that people other than those working here would know about it."
"Is that so?"
Tugen examined the raw ore under the electric light. The rough stone gave off a pale blue glow. After looking at it from several angles, Tugen recognized what kind of natural stone it was.
"This is aquamarine. Its color is beautiful."
"Aquamarine is March's birthstone, isn't it?"
"Yes. It looks like it'll make a fine stone once it's polished."
With that, Toogan returned the ore to Shirona. After taking it, Shirona stared at the stone and asked Toogan a question.
"Um, can you process this kind of ore here?"
"We can't do that here, but our Gym has a very good craftsman. I'll introduce you later."
Oukan usually worked on Iron Island. Many people mined coal there, and among them was a Trainer who not only dug up stones but also processed them as a hobby. Toogan thought the Trainer could handle it with ease, so he offered to introduce Cynthia.
"Could I ask you for that favor?"
"Of course. I'll let him know and get back to you later."
"Thank you."
After thanking Toogan, Shirona carefully put the ore into her bag. Seeing this, Toogan asked Shirona a question of his own.
"Who are you planning to give it to?"
At Toogan's words, Shirona smiled, nodded, and shifted her gaze. Where she looked, Kaim and Kota were chatting and showing