He explained how the humans across the six continents all descended from a common ancestor who arrived long ago, an ancestor not so different from the Bone Clan.
They were the same species but belonged to different tribes.
The old guard smiled with a mix of hope and disappointment.
It made sense now why Larry and his group felt so familiar, even if they weren't from the Bone Tribe itself.
Seeing them was like meeting old friends, good people just like those from the Bone Clan long ago.
The old diamond guard sighed quietly, grateful that these rescuers had come to their aid and drawn close as their benefactors.
Now, Larry and the others were seen by the diamond elves as old friends and benefactors, their bond having grown countless times stronger.
Looking at the tiny diamond elves sparkling like little gems, Larry suddenly wondered what would happen if they saw Diancie.
In a flash of pink diamond light, Diancie's graceful figure appeared before him.
She tilted her head slightly, gazing at the diamond elves with curious eyes.
Maybe because they looked so similar, Diancie felt an unexplainable sense of familiarity with them.
As the diamond elves got a clear look at her, the three diamond guards' expressions changed dramatically, and they shouted excitedly, "King?!"
At the same time, the bodies of the diamond elves began glowing with a bright yet gentle light, resembling large light bulbs.
This was a special gesture they reserved for greeting their king.
Incredibly, they had mistaken Diancie for the diamond elf king.
Ging was stunned, his gaze shifting between Diancie and the diamond elves.
Everyone else did the same.
Larry's nen beast resembled the diamond elves closely, with bodies that shared diamond-like features.
However, the diamond elves had fewer diamonds, while Diancie's body was covered with larger, more prominent diamonds.
Their colors differed too. Diancie's bright pink stood out boldly.
She also wore a unique crown made of four octahedral diamonds and two long diamonds, along with a glowing round pink diamond on her forehead.
Diancie was bigger than the diamond elves, about the same size as the diamond guards.
Yet, despite these similarities, their auras were worlds apart.
The diamond guards had strength around the S-level, while Diancie, as a legendary Pokemon, was true SS-level.
Even at the lower end of those ranks, the gap was enormous, let alone at their full power.
Larry was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected releasing Diancie to cause such a strong reaction.
This cave, where gems were formed, was filled with dazzling light reflecting off countless diamonds.
As a result, the diamond elves now shone brightly, one after another lighting up the space like glowing bulbs.
The cave suddenly brightened, almost like a flashbang going off, making it hard to see anything at first.
But these flashes were nothing compared to what was coming.
Watching the reactions of the diamond elves and hearing the words of the diamond guard gave Larry a new idea.
He had already been considering taking the diamond elves with him because their abilities were incredibly useful.
Not only were the gems and ores they created valuable to Steelix, but if Meowth mastered the Bone Clan's forging techniques later on, those rare raw materials would be essential.
Having the diamond elves meant a steady supply of precious ores without the need to roam the dangerous Dark Continent searching for them.
Besides, the ores produced by the diamond elves had many other uses.
These magical minerals could revolutionize various industries in human society, so demand for them would definitely be high.
While Larry wasn't short on money and didn't need to sell the ores, they could still play a crucial role in his plans.
All in all, diamond elves were a highly valuable species, and it made perfect sense to bring them under his command.
He wouldn't even have to pay them; simply offering a rocky mountain or safe territory where they could live peacefully would be enough.
In return, they could continue supplying precious diamonds and rare minerals like an endless gold
mine.
Though such a comfortable and safe environment might be rare in the Dark Continent, it was far more common across the Six Continents. Larry could already think of several ideal locations to settle the diamond elves.
Initially, he thought of moving them to a safer place outside the dangerous Dark Continent, expecting them to provide minerals regularly in exchange for their new home. But now, he realized he had an even better option.
Diamond elves were similar to the stone giants, both species had clear hierarchies. For example, stone giants were categorized based on their evolution, with differences in size, color, and strength among rock, silver, and gold giants.
The final form, the stone gold giant, hinted that the stone giants could evolve even further. In fact, it seemed the upper limit for stone giants could reach an SS-level.
This meant the potential for diamond elves might be just as impressive, making them even more valuable allies in the future. The species is generally seen as having strong potential, and the same goes for the Diamond Elves.
However, the sense of hierarchy among them is much clearer and more focused. For stone giants, the idea of superiority mainly comes from respect for strength.
If a mutated rock giant possesses strength at an S level or higher, it would still earn respect from both silver and gold giants. But the Diamond Elves are different.
To them, their king represents the ultimate being, the most important figure deeply ingrained in their hearts. The birth of the Diamond Elf King is tied directly to their collective power; only by gathering many diamond elves and combining their abilities can such a king come into existence.
Without this king, the diamond elves lack leadership and cannot reach their full potential. Interestingly, Dianxi's appearance, abilities, and even the aura he gives off perfectly match what the Diamond Elf King should be like.
Because of this, all the diamond elves and their guards accepted Dianxi as their king and showed their loyalty. Larry looked closely at the adorable Dianxi and quietly considered adjusting his plans.
Dianxi could easily serve as the new Diamond Elf King and guide these elves. Having Dianxi as their leader would be just like leading them personally, meaning the entire diamond elf group would belong to him.
Compared to the original plan, this approach clearly had a much higher chance of success. Still, one question remained: would they truly accept Dianxi as their king, and could they communicate effectively with him?
After a few moments, the light radiating from the diamond elves gradually dimmed, and the cave returned to its normal brightness. Yet, because they had grown used to the intense light, everyone felt the cave was darker than before, even though nothing had changed.
It was simply an illusion. Then, the oldest diamond elf looked up at Dianxi with a puzzled expression and asked,
"Are you really our king?"