I'm the Owner of the Pokémon Day Care In the World of Pokémon-Chapter 1389: The Sacred Diamond That Lost Its Radiance

A night passed quietly, and the next day, neither Yuga nor Dace mentioned the events of the previous night to Diancie.

Diancie, having not rested all night, looked somewhat fatigued.

Seeing this, Yuga consoled it, saying, "Diancie, things must be taken one step at a time. Rushing won't help, and it might even have the opposite effect."

"I understand," Diancie replied.

But Yuga could tell from its reaction that it hadn't truly taken his words to heart.

And that was understandable—these things were always easier said than done. If he were in Diancie's place, he probably wouldn't be handling it much better either.

However, trouble never comes alone. While Diancie was still worrying about the Sacred Diamond, more problems arose among the citizens of the Diamond Domain.

Due to collapses in many areas, some of the Diamond Domain's citizens had to relocate to the surface for temporary shelter. But just last night, a group of Carbink was attacked by a swarm of Sableye.

Sableye were a peculiar kind of Pokémon, mostly living in caves or abandoned mines, feeding on natural minerals and gemstones. Their species had an inherent hostility toward Carbink because Carbink, with bodies made of diamonds and minerals, were also part of their diet.

Some Sableye even specialized in hunting Carbink for sustenance. That's why Carbink generally avoided living near Sableye.

With the large-scale collapses in the Diamond Domain, some Carbink were forced into the open, catching the attention of the Sableye living nearby.

In terms of habitat, Sableye and Carbink shared many similarities, and it was often the case that where Carbink lived, Sableye were not far away.

If the Carbink remained undiscovered, they could live in peace, but once found, they would inevitably be attacked by Sableye.

This time, the casualties were severe—many Carbink were even taken by the Sableye to be stored as food.

Even though Dace and the other Carbink ministers tried their best to conceal the news, Diancie still found out, and along with it, the collapse incident from the previous day was also exposed.

—Inside Diancie's residence—

"Dace, how could you hide this from me?!" Upon learning the truth, Diancie felt extremely guilty and loudly questioned Dace, blaming itself for failing to take care of the citizens of the Diamond Domain.

"Your Highness, you've already been worrying enough about the Sacred Diamond. How could we trouble you over such a small matter?" Dace explained.

"How could this be a small matter?!" Diancie argued. "They are my citizens! Protecting them is my responsibility!"

Dace responded solemnly, "But ensuring the very survival of the Diamond Domain is also your responsibility! Compared to the crisis facing the Diamond Domain, this is a small matter!

Your Highness, we will handle this. You don't need to worry!"

Diancie was silent for a moment before suddenly saying, "I am going to personally rescue the citizens taken by the Sableye!"

"Your Highness!" Dace called out anxiously. "We will take care of this—"

"Dace, the decision is made!" Diancie declared firmly.

Dace's words were cut off by Diancie before he could even finish speaking. After saying her piece, Diancie immediately left her residence.

Unable to stop her, Dace had no choice but to hurriedly seek out Yuga.

"Mr. Shimizu, please try to persuade Her Highness. She will surely listen to you.

We can handle this matter ourselves. Right now, it would be best for Her Highness to focus on the Sacred Diamond issue."

Dace explained earnestly to Yuga.

After hearing the whole story, Yuga pondered for a moment before saying, "If Diancie wants to go, let her go. This might not be a bad thing."

"But..."

Yuga interrupted Dace, "I think you've been protecting Diancie too much. There are some things you should let her handle herself. Without going through these experiences, she will never truly grow."

Dace still wanted to persuade him, but Yuga continued, "I'll go with her. I won't let anything happen to her."

Seeing that he couldn't change their minds, Dace could only reluctantly give up.

Before long, Yuga and the others set off with Diancie. Dace, unable to dissuade the princess, had no choice but to follow along.

As for the other three Carbink servants, they were left behind to guard their home. The Sacred Diamond could become unstable at any moment, and it wouldn't do to leave it unattended.

Leading the way was one of the Carbink from the attacked settlement. Under its guidance, Yuga and his group traveled through a series of tunnels, eventually returning to the surface.

However, this exit was not the same as the one Yuga had used when entering the Diamond Domainr apart.

Meanwhile, near the entrance to the Diamond Domain, Team Rocket's trio was lurking in boredom.

"How long do we have to wait here?!" Jessie paced back and forth impatiently in the woods.

"Those twerps will come out eventually," James replied calmly.

"How about we go in ourselves?" Meowth suddenly suggested, "That's the legendary Diamond Domain, nyah! There might be countless treasures inside, nyah!"

Just thinking about it made Meowth nearly drool.

As a Pokémon obsessed with wealth, especially gold coins, Meowth was naturally drawn to the idea. The Diamond Domain might not have coins, but it did have gemstones—and gemstones weren't all that different from gold coins, right?

Jessie was a little tempted by Meowth's words, but then she recalled the way Yuga had looked at them before. A chill ran down her spine, and she quickly shook her head. "N-no... Let's just wait for them to come out."

Meowth was disappointed. He was really interested in those gemstones. His eyes darted around as a reckless idea took shape in his mind.

"How about we check out that ghost ship?" Meowth suggested, pointing toward the spectral vessel docked along the canyon shore.

"That... that doesn't sound like a good idea," James hesitated.

"Aren't you even a little curious about what's inside?" Meowth pressed on.

"Well..."

Hearing that, Jessie and James wavered again, especially James—his curiosity was particularly strong.

They had never encountered a ghost ship before!

"There's definitely lots of delicious food on board!" Meowth continued to tempt them. "Like cola, hamburgers..." As he spoke, he drifted into a daydream, imagining an endless feast of food floating before him.

Thinking about all the rich meals Yuga and his group ate every day, Jessie and James exchanged glances. They figured there was no harm in taking a look—after all, that guy wasn't here.

"W-well... should we take a look?" Jessie muttered, clutching her growling stomach.

And so, the trio quietly crept toward the ghost ship.

Meanwhile, in the ship's lower cabin, Milis, Argus, and Green-haired Mark were imprisoned. Not only were they tied up with ropes, but their Pokémon had also been taken by Yuga.

And during the three days that Yuga and Diancie had been away, Yuga had even contacted Lisia and sold off their Pokémon.

Now, even if they wanted to retrieve them, it was already too late.

Without their Pokémon, they were like tigers without fangs.

Once matters in the Diamond Domain were resolved, they would be sent to prison by Yuga.

In the corner of the ship's cabin, a few people curled up in the shadows, looking extremely disheveled.

At that moment, the door suddenly opened, and several Dusknoir floated in. They had been assigned by Yuga to guard the prisoners.

Each Dusknoir carried a few berries in their hands. They hovered in front of the captives and roughly stuffed the berries into their mouths.

To prevent them from escaping, the Dusknoir followed Yuga's instructions—not untying their ropes while they ate and only giving them berries, nothing else.

Milis and Argus ate the fruit forcibly stuffed into their mouths, their hearts filled with resentment and humiliation, but they had no choice but to eat.

No, they had to escape! At that moment, father and daughter thought the same thing.

Meanwhile, Yuga and his group successfully reached the Carbink tribe that had been attacked. After the terrifying experience with Sableye, the Carbink had become incredibly timid, trembling at the slightest disturbance.

However, the Carbink that had guided Yuga and his group had a surprisingly strong will and took on the role of communicating with the attacked tribe.

Under this Carbink's lead, Yuga and his companions inspected the site where the Sableye had ambushed the Carbink.

Yuga also summoned Gengar and Mismagius, both of whom had keen senses for Ghost-type Pokémon, hoping they would help track down the Sableye more quickly.

At the scene, Yuga unintentionally found a red gemstone.

This type of gemstone only existed in the chest of Sableye, being part of their body and the source of their power.

The gemstone left behind here was clearly dropped during the battle between the Sableye and the Carbink.

Though the Sableye had attacked the Carbink tribe and taken some of them, they had not escaped unscathed.

Yuga handed the gemstone to Gengar and Mismagius. Using it, they quickly tracked down the Sableye's location.

Under the guidance of Gengar and Mismagius, Yuga's group arrived in front of an abandoned mine.

According to the Carbink, this mine had been a gemstone excavation site for humans a long, long time ago. It had been abandoned for years, with no human activity in a long time.

Now, it seemed the Sableye had taken it over.

Yuga, Ash, and the others each took out a flashlight before stepping into the mine. Flashlights were standard equipment for trainers who frequently ventured into the wild, so almost everyone had one.

Inside, the mine was pitch black. Serena and Bonnie, feeling a bit scared, clung tightly to Ash and Clemont's clothes.

Halfway in, Gengar and Mismagius suddenly launched attacks in two different directions—Dark Pulse and Mystical Fire.

The glow of Mystical Fire instantly illuminated the mine in a deep red hue. In that fleeting moment of light, everyone saw the terrifying scene before them.

The walls of the mine were crawling with countless Sableye, baring their sharp teeth and staring menacingly at Yuga's group from the shadows beyond the flashlight beams.

Boom! Boom!

As Dark Pulse and Mystical Fire landed, the Sableye, provoked, let out piercing screams and charged at Yuga and the others.

"Sableye~!"

"Sableye~!"

"Sableye~!"

The Sableye's cries echoed chaotically, disorienting everyone.

"Everyone, be careful! The Sableye are using the Confide move!" Yuga warned.

"Diancie, use Heal Bell!" Yuga instructed.

"Got it."

Diancie lightly tapped the pink diamonds on its body, producing a crisp, melodious chime that resonated throughout the mine.

The sound neutralized the Sableye's cries, instantly calming everyone's emotions.

At that moment, Yuga's team launched their counterattack.

Following Diancie were not only Dace, the Carbink servants, but also the elite Carbink servants of the Diamond Domain.

One after another, beams of Moonblast lit up the mine, quickly throwing the Sableye into disarray.

Speaking of which, neither Sableye nor Carbink were particularly courageous Pokémon. If not for the deep-seated racial conflict between them, a large-scale battle like this would be highly unlikely.

Most of the time, both species preferred to hide in caves rather than come out.

While Yuga and the others were battling the Sableye, a Sableye quietly appeared near the Sacred Diamond at the center of Diamond Domain.

Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope, the three Carbink servants, were guarding the Sacred Diamond at that moment, completely unaware of the presence of this hidden Sableye.

This Sableye had followed the Carbink that had led Yuga and the others, using it to find a way into Diamond Domain.

It was the leader of the Sableye Yuga and the others were currently fighting. It had long wanted to infiltrate the heart of Diamond Domain but had struggled to find a way in.

However, the crisis in Diamond Domain presented an opportunity.

Due to collapses occurring in Diamond Domain, some Carbink were forced to temporarily relocate to the surface, where they were discovered by the Sableye.

The Sableye attacked the Carbink settlement, knowing they would surely seek aid from Diamond Domain. They then secretly kept watch over the remaining Carbink, intentionally leaving some behind.

Sure enough, the remaining Carbink did seek help from Diamond Domain, allowing the Sableye leader to quietly follow the Carbink that led Yuga and the others.

For a Ghost-type Pokémon, hiding its presence was effortless—especially for a particularly powerful Sableye.

Once it successfully infiltrated the heart of Diamond Domain, the Sableye quickly set its sights on the Sacred Diamond. The departure of Yuga and Diancie provided the perfect opportunity to strike.

The Sableye, lurking in the shadows, shot a furtive glance at the three Carbink servants before vanishing in an instant. The next second, it reappeared above the Sacred Diamond.

With its sharp fangs bared, it effortlessly bit off a chunk of the Sacred Diamond and dove straight inside.

Sableye's teeth were unique, allowing them to easily crush gemstones—including the hardest of diamonds.

No one knew how much time had passed, but suddenly, the Sacred Diamond, which had been radiating a pink glow, dimmed.

At that very moment, all the energy crystals throughout Diamond Domain lost their brilliance.

Diamond Domain was plunged into total darkness, and a heavy sense of dread settled over every Carbink.

"The Sacred Diamond... The Sacred Diamond's energy has been depleted!"

In the darkness, Merrick's face was filled with horror as he turned to Allotrope and Bort.