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Chapter 113: How Could You Be a Country Farmer?!
Chapter 113: How Could You Be a Country Farmer?!
"Of course!"
Although Meng found this statement a little odd, he didn't think too much into it and instead replied excitedly:
"Pokemon battles are all about the thrill of close combat! The scars left on our muscles will be badges of honor! Come on, Naoki, show me those powerful muscles of yours!"
As he spoke, he struck a pose, mimicking a bodybuilder showcasing their physique.
Perhaps due to their prolonged time together, the Blaziken and the others had been influenced by their Trainer to some extent.
Hearing Meng's words, they all proudly flexed their muscles in unison, letting out low growls.
"Roar! Ha! Hey!"
Naoki: "..."
At that moment, his mind seemed to blurt out, "Muscle Man Meng has appeared to challenge you!"
However...
He didn't even know what moves Golleton could use, let alone command it in battle.
After a moment of silence, Naoki turned to Golleton.
Golleton, on the other hand, seemed ready.
Without waiting for Naoki's command, it rose from its quadrupedal stance and strode over to stand before him, facing the Blaziken.
"Agasigh!"
Naoki's gaze followed, his eyes locking with Meng's in mid-air.
And in that instant of eye contact between the two Trainers, the battle was about to begin!
Meng enthusiastically pointed forward and shouted, "Blaziken, use Roar!"
At the command, the Blaziken puffed out its chest and let out a menacing roar at Golleton.
"Roaaaar!"
Golleton: ?
It stood there, looking confused.
As the roar ended, the Blaziken sprang into action.
Its sharp claws shot out from its paw pads, and with a powerful surge of its muscular legs, it pounced towards Golleton.
Golleton sidestepped gracefully, easily dodging the Blaziken's claws as they swiped through the air in front of it.
"What? That speed is incredible?!" Meng exclaimed, his eyes widening in surprise.
Then, Golleton made its move.
It leaped from the snowy ground, its body shimmering with a scarlet glow. The whiskers on its head transformed into wing-like shapes, and as it descended, it continued to shift its form aggressively.
"Danger!" Meng's instincts kicked in, and he quickly shouted, "Look out!"
But it was too late.
Sensing the movement behind it, the Blaziken turned around swiftly.
The next second, it was enveloped by an ancient and fierce aura.
A loud "boom" reverberated through the area, and the snow-covered ground shook violently from the intense explosion.
The impact was so powerful that the snow covering the nearby pine trees began to fall in a rustling flurry.
After a moment, the disturbed snow gently floated back down to the ground.
As everything returned to calm, the first thing that came into view was Golleton's tall, scarlet figure.
As for the Blaziken, it lay motionless on the ground, clearly having lost its ability to battle.
Meng stared, his mouth agape, unable to believe what he had just witnessed.
"Did it get knocked out in one hit?!" he exclaimed. "That Pokemon's strength is ridiculous?!"
At that moment, Meng suddenly understood the meaning behind Naoki's words, "Are you sure?" before the battle.
He asked cautiously, "Wait a moment!"
Naoki patted the head of Golleton, which had returned to his side, and looked at Meng with a puzzled expression, "What?"
Meng's eyes widened in shock as he asked, "You're not a Gym Leader or an Elite Four member from the Pardo region, are you?!
Naoki didn't offer any further explanation and simply said, "Head south from Frost Mountain, and you'll find the Naoki Ranch west of Zhiqin Town. We sell fresh milk there that can help Pokemon grow stronger. If you're interested, feel free to pay us a visit."
This was a sales pitch he had learned from Kris.
Seeing that Naoki seemed to be serious, Meng was even more astonished.
"You're not kidding, are you, buddy?"
"Mhm," Naoki nodded, then pointed to Golleton's muscles and, grabbing its arm, struck a muscle-flexing pose. "Check out these muscles! All thanks to drinking sheep milk every day."
Golleton looked a bit exasperated but still played along with Naoki's antics.
Meng was completely flabbergasted.
If that were true, then the people of Pardo were truly formidable...
Even an ordinary country farmer had such powerful Pokemon.
"Ah, forget it. I concede," Meng sighed. "Looks like the muscles you've trained are superior to ours. We still have a long way to go..."
He took out a Poke Ball and recalled his Roaring Empoleon into it to rest.
Meng had lost, but he had no complaints. Ever since he first laid eyes on Golleton, he knew this Pokemon was extraordinary.
Now it was clear that his instincts had been right!
In its standing form, Golleton's muscles looked even more robust, and if one looked closely, they could see the fine red scales covering its body.
Meng took a deep breath and quickly regained his spirits. "Since that's the case, I'll tell you where to find the Ice Eevee!"
He took out a map and spread it on a foldable stool.
Naoki leaned in to take a look.
Meng pointed to a marked location on the map and said, "This is where you can find the Ice Eevee. Head south from the camp, and you'll see one of the Ten Sights of Pardo, the Frost-Covered Hand. It's a three-pronged cliff, and below it is a cave where I've spotted the Ice Eevee before."
"The Frost-Covered Hand..."
Naoki nodded, committing the location to memory.
Then, he mounted Golleton and bid farewell to Meng.
Meng looked puzzled. "The terrain over there is quite steep, and it's challenging for Pokemon to run on it."
Naoki didn't elaborate and just smiled. He gently patted Golleton's neck.
The next second, the vibrant feathers on Golleton's head transformed into a pair of wings.
Its powerful hind legs propelled its massive body into the sky, and the wings extended naturally, carrying them southward.
Meng stared, dumbfounded, at the spectacle.
Was this even possible?
This Pokemon was too versatile! Not only was it incredibly strong and muscular, but it could also run, jump, and even fly with its Trainer!
And judging from the air sac in front of it, swimming probably wasn't a problem either.
Meng couldn't help but feel envious.
How could there be such a perfect Pokemon in this world?! He wanted one too!
Up in the air, Naoki waved down at Meng. "Goodbye, Meng!"
Hearing this, Meng snapped out of his daze.
He thought back to the events of the day and the words Naoki had spoken, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself,
"Naoki Ranch, huh? No, I need to see this for myself!"
He still found it hard to believe that Naoki was just a country farmer.
(End of Chapter)
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