He hadn't expected his backer to have so much clout. Even the Dragon Tamer Family had to bend its rules to accommodate him, so he had nothing to worry about. All he needed to do this time was rescue Sister Aier.
"But how am I supposed to do that?"
Chu Xin looked at Ai Xing in confusion. He knew his own strength well enough. If even someone as strong as Aier was trapped in Dragon Valley, he couldn't possibly reach her. How was he supposed to help her, then?
"You don't need to worry about that. Aier is in the second level of the Trial right now. Although you can't enter the second level, you'll still be able to meet her. When you do, just give her a few things."
As he spoke, Ai Xing took two stones from his pocket and placed them in Chu Xin's hand.
These... these are a Garchomp Mega Evolution Stone and its matching Key Stone! Am I supposed to give these stones to Aier?
"Oh, looks like you recognized them."
Chu Xin nodded, staring at the Mega Evolution Stone in his hand in astonishment.
"Isn't this a Mega Evolution Stone? I have one too-a Manectric Mega Evolution Stone that Zeraora gave me. If I'm not mistaken, this one is for Garchomp, right? Are there a lot of these in the country now?"
"What are you thinking? All Mega Evolution Stones are strategic resources in this country, regardless of which Pokémon they're for. Even the higher-ups take them very seriously. I happened to find this stone during an adventure. It was originally for my Garchomp, but I'm lending it to Aier for now. She'll return it when she gets out."
"Oh." Chu Xin nodded after hearing Ai Xing's explanation. *So it's just a loan. I