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Meyer's sudden change of heart made Jacob frown. He knew better than anyone that Meyer's change meant the transaction would definitely not be completed so smoothly.
Especially since the ransom was worth a fortune—enough to train a powerful King-level trainer—no one would willingly pay such a large sum.
"Sylvia, send Meyer a message and tell him the transaction location is set on an island in the Bright Sea. We'll contact him later for the exact location."
"Tell them the transaction time will be at least a month from now."
Facing the cunning Meyer, Jacob immediately thought of a counter-strategy. Since he could choose the transaction location, he could fully utilize Gigantamax Lapras's invincibility in the ocean to maximize his advantage.
In the sea, apart from a few rare Pokémon, no Pokémon would be a match for Gigantamax Lapras.
Even if Gigantamax Lapras couldn't win, it could still escape.
"Okay." Sylvia nodded and immediately sent a message to Meyer.
Soon, Meyer replied. Upon receiving the reply, Sylvia immediately stood up and said to Jacob, "Meyer agreed, but he said that the Bright Sea is regional territory, and it's inconvenient for him, as Champion, to be present in person. So he specifically appointed an agent to complete the transaction. And he hopes to complete the transaction as soon as possible."
"An agent?" Jacob frowned. It seemed this so-called agent was very likely the key to this transaction.
"I understand." Jacob nodded, a meaningful smile appearing on his face. When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, dam it. No matter what scheme Meyer used, as long as Andrew was in his hands, he held the initiative.
"Since Champion Meyer won't be going in person, then I won't go this time either. Sylvia, send Champion Meyer a message. We'll notify him once we've set the time, because this transaction is not a small sum, so we need to be fully prepared."
"Mm."
"Let's go, Sylvia. What do you want to eat today?" Jacob asked with a smile. "You worked hard today."
Back in his room, Jacob called Raya while walking toward Nina's apartment.
Starting today, he and Nina officially began living together. Although it was very happy, there were also some complications—like now, after finishing his work at Purple Mountain Villa, he had to rush to Nina's apartment.
"Hello." The call was quickly answered, and Raya's gentle and charming voice came through. "Calling me so late—aren't you afraid your girlfriend will get jealous?"
"I just went to Purple Mountain Villa and am on my way back now," Jacob replied. "I took a moment to call you."
"You really are a master of time management. Congratulations—you can now start a happy cohabitation." Raya's tone was light, but there was still a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"Why do I smell something sour?" Jacob replied.
"Do you?" Raya replied with a smile. "Tell me, what's up with calling me so late at night? It's definitely nothing good."
"Sylvia should have told you, right? Meyer proposed to change the transaction method." Jacob's tone became serious.
"Mm. I know. What are you planning to do?" Raya replied.
"I just spoke with Meyer. Changing the transaction method is fine, but the transaction time and location will be decided by us. I plan to set the transaction location in the Bright Sea waters. The sea is Gigantamax Lapras's home ground, so we'll have the home-field advantage."
"Also, since there are countless islands in the Bright Sea waters, we can decide on the specific island later." Jacob analyzed seriously. "At that time, we can go to the agreed island in advance to set up and seize the initiative."
"Mm, did Meyer agree?" Raya asked. Jacob's idea coincided with hers. With a powerful asset like Gigantamax Lapras, the transaction location definitely had to be on an island.
"He agreed." Jacob on the other end of the phone paused slightly, then continued. "It's just that he proposed that because the Bright Sea waters belong to our territory, he can't go in person and can only send an agent."
"Oh?" Raya's eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance when she heard this. "Then what are you planning to do?"
"I now have a preliminary plan. Although Meyer said he wouldn't go in person, he will most likely come to the Bright Sea secretly. Therefore, my plan is for us to also go in two groups." Jacob said word by word. "One team will openly go to the Bright Sea waters to handle the on-site transaction, while I will secretly hide in the sea, riding Gigantamax Lapras. If anything unexpected happens, there will be backup."
One open, one hidden, to ensure the smooth progress of this transaction. But even so, Jacob was still a little uneasy.
"It's just that the person acting openly carries a high risk, so they must have strong self-preservation abilities, and secondly, I must trust them." Jacob's voice softened. Although he didn't name who this person was, how could the intelligent Raya not know who Jacob had in mind?
Raya on the other end of the phone playfully replied, "Jacob, who is that person you're talking about?"
"Ahem, Raya, I'm only at ease if you go. You know, you are in my heart..." Jacob began to say.
"I think Maximus and Nina are pretty good." Raya pretended not to understand Jacob's words.
"Ahem, Raya..." Jacob's tone carried a hint of affection.
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore." Raya's laughter came from the other end of the phone. "I knew it—whenever you call me, it's never for anything good."
Although she complained, Raya still agreed. "Okay, when I come to the Imperial Capital, we can discuss the specific plan together."
"Mm. Come soon—I miss you too." Jacob thought of Raya, his heart warmed, and he spoke.
"Smooth talker." Raya sighed softly. "But Jacob, you have to guarantee my safety."
"Don't worry, I've made thorough preparations this time," Jacob said with a smile. "And I also plan to take this opportunity to resolve Eleanor's matter."
"Oh?" Raya was slightly surprised, asking with a curious expression. "How do you plan to resolve it?"
"You should spend this time cultivating your relationship with Gigantamax Hatterene and Gigantamax Grimmsnarl. Once they can fully obey your commands, we'll proceed with the transaction."
Jacob's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light. "After that, I'll give Gigantamax Grimmsnarl to Eleanor before the transaction, but on the condition that she accompanies you to the Bright Sea to complete the transaction."
"If she cooperates and performs well in this transaction, then she can join us. How can she get a Gigantamax Pokémon for free without putting in some effort?"
"Of course, if she doesn't cooperate..."
Jacob's eyes gleamed, then he lowered his voice. "Alright, I'm here. Hanging up."
"Mm."