Chapter - 24 : Black Market

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The next day, Arthur woke up early and stepped out of his hotel room. Remembering the nature of the Black Market, he decided it would be best to blend in with the crowd by wearing a mask. He purchased a mask from a nearby store and put it on, ensuring his identity would remain hidden.

With the mask in place, Arthur made his way towards the location of the Black Market.

As Arthur entered the bustling Black Market, the sight of numerous stalls and shops caught his attention. The air was filled with a mix of hushed conversations and the sounds of bargaining. The masked individuals moved around, examining various items on display and engaging in secretive transactions.

Arthur navigated through the crowded market, observing the wide array of goods being sold. There were vendors selling rare Pokémon merchandise, valuable items such as evolution stones and TM moves.

Curiosity piqued, Arthur approached one of the stalls where a sign read "Mysterious Stones." The masked vendor greeted him cautiously, awaiting his inquiry.

Arthur's gaze fell upon the assortment of mysterious stones on display, each one shrouded in intrigue. Eager to learn more, he asked the vendor, "Could you tell me what's inside these stones?"

The shopkeeper, sensing Arthur's interest in the mysterious stones, warmly explained, "Sir, these stones have the potential to contain various items such as evolution stones, relic stones, pokemon fossils, or sometimes nothing at all. It all depends on your luck."

Unbeknownst to Arthur, the shopkeeper harbored a different understanding of the stones' true nature. He knew that the stones he acquired were simply found near the mining area on the mountain, and their contents were mostly empty. Nonetheless, he had successfully profited from selling these deceptive stones to unsuspecting customers.

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As Arthur used his system to inspect the contents of the mysterious stones, he quickly discovered that many of them were indeed empty. His suspicions were confirmed, as he had predicted that such valuable items like evolutionary stones and fossils would not be sold at such a low price of 500 pokecoins. It became clear to Arthur that the shopkeeper was intentionally deceiving customers by selling these seemingly magical stones, knowing they held no true value.

While inspecting a stone, Arthur couldn't believe what he had just discovered . The information that appeared before him hinted at something extraordinary, something that made his excitement soar. However, he had to be cautious, as the shopkeeper seemed to be watching him closely.

Maintaining a calm demeanor, Arthur pretended to carefully select a stone, all the while trying not to reveal his anticipation. After making his choice, he approached the shopkeeper with the selected stone, feigning casual interest. The shopkeeper, seemingly pleased, packaged the stone and bid Arthur farewell.

After leaving the shop, Arthur maintained a vigilant demeanor, his senses heightened as he navigated through the bustling black market. Every so often, he glanced over his shoulder, wary of any suspicious figures who might have harbored doubts about his true intentions.

As he continued to explore the market, mingling amidst the crowd, Arthur gradually eased his apprehension

Arthur left the black market and went to a store selling stone cutters . After he bought the stone cutter , he went back to his room in the hotel . He waited till the night .

When nightfall arrived, Arthur took extra precautions to ensure his privacy and security. He carefully closed the curtains, blocking out any prying eyes from outside. Checking that the door was securely locked, he created a sense of seclusion within his room.

With excitement and caution, Arthur took out the mysterious stone from his bag and used the stone cutter to open it. Inside, he discovered a special stone that sparkled like a glittering eye. He knew that it was called a Dawn Stone and was also inspected by the system . This could be used to evolve certain Pokémon. It could turn a male Kirlia into a Gallade or transform a female Snorunt into a Froslass.