Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

Amidst the surprised gazes of the crowd, Angel retrieved two items. He tossed one to Beedrill—a crystal with black and yellow spiral patterns; the other was a brooch with a gemstone that radiated a rainbow of colors.

It's a Mega Stone and a Key Stone! Angie recognized the two items at a glance.

Edward chuckled and said, "Our Kalos region also has a special phenomenon. Today, we invite both professors to witness it."

"Beedrill, embody the power of bonds, Mega Evolve!"

As Angel's words fell, the Key Stone in his hand and the Mega Stone in Beedrill's hand simultaneously erupted with intense light.

Enveloped in the light, Beedrill's appearance underwent a drastic change. Its size increased, and the stingers on its arms and tail became sharper; even its legs transformed into stingers.

Upon seeing this, not only did the students of Orange Academy exclaim in surprise, but even Azoth's people couldn't help but reveal astonished expressions.

Nate: "Bellibolt, Rain Dance!"

Angel: "Beedrill, Fury Cutter!"

With their trump cards revealed, the two trainers simultaneously issued commands to their Pokémon.

Bellibolt launched a blue orb into the sky, and dark clouds immediately gathered overhead, followed by a drizzle of rain.

At the same time, Beedrill flashed to a spot not far from Bellibolt, raising its twin stingers to slash at Bellibolt, its speed greatly increased.

After Mega Evolution, Beedrill's ability became Adaptability, doubling the power of its STAB moves. Furthermore, because it had previously used Fury Cutter repeatedly, successfully hitting its opponent each time, the power of Fury Cutter would also be doubled at this point.

Therefore, there was no way Bellibolt could withstand this attack!

Fortunately, Nate wasn't foolish and had come prepared. Bellibolt was sent flying, battered and bruised, but it didn't lose its ability to battle.

It had used Endure at the critical moment.

Nate: "Bellibolt, Thunder!"

Angel: "Beedrill, Pin Missile!"

The two trainers' voices rang out simultaneously.

Boom!

The light rain fell within the arena, accompanied by a clap of thunder. A golden pillar of lightning descended from the sky, piercing Beedrill.

Thunder in the rain is guaranteed to hit, and even with its increased speed, Beedrill couldn't evade it.

The moment Beedrill was struck, a barrage of green needles shot out, engulfing Bellibolt.

When the steam cleared, both Beedrill and Bellibolt lay unconscious in the arena.

The referee announced, "Beedrill and Bellibolt are simultaneously unable to battle. It's a draw!"

Nate and Angel simultaneously snorted coldly and recalled their respective Pokémon.

After the match between Nate and Angel concluded, Orange Academy and Azoth each held several more matches. Angie even spotted a familiar face among the participants.

It was a young woman. Angie remembered that when he had a stall in Eliphas Park, this young woman would come to buy buns and steamed bread from him every morning.

Later, after he moved to Little Snorlax's Home, he never saw the young woman again.

It wasn't that the young woman stopped coming, but that Angie had been staying in the kitchen and had no time to observe the customers outside, so he didn't notice whether the young woman had come later or not.

After Jemima's introduction, Angie learned that the young woman's name was Mephisto, the daughter of the Minister of Agriculture, and also an elite of the Royal Trainer School.

Mephisto's strength was indeed very strong, defeating her opponent with a single Vaporeon in a few moves, very cleanly and efficiently. Even the opponent's Terastallization couldn't change the outcome.

Unbeknownst to Angie, his lingering gaze on Mephisto aroused Angel's displeasure.

Just as Angie was engrossed in watching the match, a bald middle-aged man walked over with a smile.

"Your Highness Angie, we meet again."

"You are…" Angie pondered for a moment, "You are that…" that minister who wanted to marry his daughter to him.

Jemima quietly reminded Angie in his ear, "He is the Minister of Agriculture, Mephisto's father."

Angie was slightly taken aback. What a coincidence?

"Your Highness remembers me?" The Minister of Agriculture smiled even more gleefully. He looked at Mephisto in the arena and said, "Your Highness, my daughter is quite strong, isn't she?"

Angie nodded, "Indeed, she is good."

"Then is she pretty?" The Minister of Agriculture asked again.

"She is also very pretty," Angie replied honestly.

"Then my previous proposal…" The Minister of Agriculture smiled and rubbed his hands together incessantly.

"I refuse," Angie said without hesitation.

Not far away, Angel's expression turned even uglier as he watched Angie and the Minister of Agriculture chatting and laughing. He couldn't help but recall a rumor his father had told him.

The Minister of Agriculture intends to marry his daughter to His Highness Angie!

Soon, the battle segment concluded, and Edward stepped forward and said loudly, "Although the battle performance has ended, young trainers who wish to continue interacting and learning from each other are welcome to do so."

With that, Edward planned to leave with the professors. The professors also invited Angie and Diancie, eager to learn about Diancie, the Pokémon that exists only in legends.

The young trainers gathered in groups of twos and threes, either exchanging experiences or continuing to battle, making it very lively.

However, at that moment, Angel blocked Angie's path.

"Your Highness, may I ask for your guidance?"

Angie didn't understand at first. Guidance on what? Guidance on how to cook?

Seeing that Angie didn't speak, Angel said again, "Your Highness, may I invite you to battle?"

This time, Angie finally understood.

The Minister of Finance, seeing his son being so rude in front of His Highness, hurriedly rushed over to apologize, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, Angel is ignorant. I apologize on his behalf!"

As he spoke, he reached out to pull his son away, but Angel was very stubborn, and the Minister of Finance couldn't budge him.

"Your Highness, are you afraid?" Angel stared intently at Angie.

"But I'm not a trainer!" Angie said helplessly.

He noticed Angel's gaze frequently darting towards Mephisto, and he immediately knew that this was a young man's beautiful crush. Combining this with the Minister of Agriculture's words, he understood the reason for Angel's actions.

A misunderstanding!

As an antique who had lived for five hundred years, Angie felt that he shouldn't be bothered by a lovesick junior, so he wasn't angry.

"Could it be that Your Highness is a coward?" Angel resorted to provocation. His father's face turned green beside him. With foreign guests present, what nonsense are you spouting, you little brat?!

Little Snorlax pulled Pepper as they squeezed into the crowd, just in time to hear Angel's words.

Just as Angie was about to refuse Angel, Diancie suddenly tugged at his sleeve, and a pop-up window appeared in front of Angie.

【Temporary Mission】 Snorlax was furious when he heard his master being belittled and vowed to make the other party pay. Please help Snorlax fulfill his wish. Accept the mission?

Yes

No

Anger turned his head and looked around. Sure enough, he saw Snorlax with an angry face not far away. His cheeks were puffed up with anger.

This guy! A smile couldn't help but appear on Anger's face.

Anger casually accepted the mission and waved to Snorlax. Snorlax immediately trotted to Anger's side, not forgetting to glare at Angel.

"Okay, let's have a spar then, but I've never battled before. If I lose, don't laugh at me." Saying that, Anger pinched Snorlax's fleshy ears. "Snorlax, can you please help me?"

"Gang~~"

Snorlax patted his chest full of fighting spirit and stared at Angel with his eyes unblinking, his eyes full of provocation.

So you're the kid who said my master is a coward? Just wait!

Then, surrounded by the crowd, Anger and Angel stood on opposite sides of the battlefield, while Snorlax strode into the arena, cracking his knuckles.

Angel took out a Poké Ball, and with a flash of light, a Heracross appeared on the field.

Anger was a little surprised. Could it be that Angel is also a trainer who specializes in Bug-type Pokémon?

While thinking, he looked at the Heracross opposite him with the Eye of Appraisal.

Heracross

【Type】 Bug, Fighting

【Ability】 Swarm

【Gender】 Male

【Level】 40

【Moves】 Tackle, Leer, Fury Attack, Pin Missile, Endure, Aerial Ace, Brick Break, Throat Chop, Iron Defense, Rock Slide, Double-Edge.

【Individual Values】

HP: 20

Attack: 21

Defense: 18

Special Attack: 11

Special Defense: 27

Speed: 13

A Heracross with good strength.

Looking at our Snorlax, although the level is slightly lower and it hasn't evolved yet, the stats are much more luxurious.

Snorlax

【Type】 Normal

【Ability】 Thick Fat

【Gender】 Male

【Level】 38

【Moves】 Tackle, Lick, Defense Curl, Recycle, Covet, Bite, Stockpile, Swallow, Body Slam, Fling, Amnesia, Take Down, Charm, Seed Bomb, Brick Break, Counter.

【Individual Values】

HP: 29

Attack: 25

Defense: 20

Special Attack: 31

Special Defense: 10

Speed: 31

Anger thought silently: Although I don't have much battle experience, I shouldn't lose, right?

As the referee announced: "The match begins!"

Angel took the lead in commanding Heracross to launch a frenzied attack on Snorlax.

"Heracross, Brick Break!"

Heracross opened its wings and pounced towards Snorlax, while one of its arms lit up with white light.

Anger was not to be outdone, and also commanded Snorlax: "Snorlax, Seed Bomb."

Hearing Anger's command, Angel couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Using Grass-type moves to attack Bug-type Pokémon? What a prince who doesn't know anything. As expected, I am more excellent!

Thinking like this, he secretly glanced at Mephisto.

Snorlax opened his mouth and spat out emerald green seeds, hitting Heracross like a machine gun. Although the damage was indeed not obvious, it successfully interfered with the approaching Heracross.

Heracross covered his face to block the Seed Bomb, his body swaying in the air. Anger took the opportunity to say to Snorlax:

"Snorlax, Body Slam!"

Snorlax stomped his feet hard, and his whole body jumped into the air with a "whoosh". He opened his arms and legs, forming a "big" shape, and pressed down on Heracross from top to bottom.

"Heracross, dodge quickly!" Angel reminded loudly.

However, it was too late. With a loud noise, Heracross was pressed under Snorlax, and screams were heard incessantly, which was truly heartbreaking for those who saw it and tearful for those who heard it.

"Gang~~"

Snorlax climbed up nimbly, not forgetting to make a face at Heracross lying on the ground. At this moment, golden currents flashed on Heracross's body.

Angel's face was livid.

Snorlax's Body Slam luckily triggered an additional effect, and Heracross was paralyzed as a result.

Anger certainly wouldn't let go of this opportunity. He shouted to Snorlax: "Snorlax, Covet!"

Hearing this, Snorlax immediately made a cute look and raised his shining fist to smash Heracross.

One hit, two hits, three hits.

Heracross was beaten until his head was dizzy.

When he stood up again, Heracross finally recovered from the paralysis. He saw Snorlax grinning at him.

For some reason, Heracross shuddered violently.

Angel was about to command Heracross to counterattack Snorlax when he saw Snorlax sticking out his pink and tender little tongue and hugging Heracross for a burst of licking.

Heracross was immediately licked until he swayed.

Snorlax used the Ghost-type move, Lick, which has a certain chance of paralyzing the opponent while dealing damage.

Unfortunately, Heracross was paralyzed again.

Taking advantage of Heracross's inability to move, Snorlax hugged him and licked him wildly. After five or six licks, Heracross twitched and fell to the ground.

Angel's face was as ugly as it could be. He didn't even have time to show his strength before the battle ended.

The referee announced: "Heracross is unable to battle, Snorlax wins, so the winner is Prince Anger!"

The onlookers immediately cheered.

I didn't expect Prince Anger to be so powerful that he could even defeat Angel!

Angel silently recalled Heracross. He looked at Anger and then at Mephisto in the audience. His face was so red that he was both embarrassed and awkward.

The feeling of making a fool of himself in front of his sweetheart was too shameful!

After defeating his opponent, Snorlax trotted to Anger's side and jumped into Anger's arms happily, acting cute.

"Gang~ Gang~" Master, I won! I taught that guy a lesson for you.

Snorlax buried his head in Anger's arms and acted cute.

"Snorlax is so amazing. You can win in your first battle. I'm so proud of you!" Anger kept praising Snorlax.

Snorlax was so embarrassed by Anger's praise that he covered his face with both hands and shyly looked at Anger through his fingers.

Afterwards, Anger took Snorlax to the center of the field and shook hands with Angel in a friendly manner.

When the two hands were clasped together, Anger said to Angel: "If you like someone, be bold and pursue them. There will be no results if you keep secretly loving them.

Also, don't misunderstand. I don't have any feelings for Mephisto in that regard."

Angel's face turned crimson, like a cooked lobster, when his secret was exposed.

After a long time, he whispered to Anger: "Thank you... Your Highness."

The two looked at each other and smiled, burying the hatchet.