The Battle Begins

Xia Mu explained in detail his and Wanlong's speculations.

But the proprietress didn't feel the excitement of having bought the genuine product.

Instead, they looked at the two suits of armor with even more disdain.

"So, these two suits of armor almost caused my hotel to go bankrupt, and they even said they were armor for celebration, with a beautiful meaning..."

The proprietress looked very angry.

Fortunately.

It seemed that she realized that Natsuki was still around.

The proprietress suppressed her anger.

"Thank you. Without you, I don't know when this problem would have been solved."

"You're welcome, I'm just doing my job for the money!"

Looking at Xia Mu, the proprietress smiled and continued:

"I remember you're a trainer, so here, these two suits of armor are for you!"

"Huh?!"

Xia Mu was taken aback.

He had also fantasized about the landlady giving him the armor directly.

But when they learned that these two suits of armor were not only evolution items, but also antiques.

Xia Mu then gave up on that idea.

Who would give something this expensive as a gift?

But the proprietress was clearly very serious.

"I don't care if this thing is worth anything!"

"All I know is that I get really angry whenever I see these two suits of armor! And I'm worried that the same thing will happen again in the future, so I want to send them far away!"

of course.

Another point is to express gratitude.

Xia Mu blinked.

"Thank you? Didn't you already give me a red envelope?"

"A red envelope is a thank you for solving the problem, but this..."

The proprietress glanced at the two suits of armor on the ground.

"This is to thank you for inviting Miss Officer Jenny and Miss Joey. Once others know that Miss Officer Jenny and Miss Joey stayed here unharmed, the hotel's reputation will quickly change!"

Xia Mu nodded.

indeed.

Compared to others.

Officer Jenny and Joey have an excellent reputation in this world, and the public trusts them greatly.

and so.

Even if Officer Jenny and Joey don't say anything.

But once others know that the two stayed overnight and nothing happened,

You will then know that the curse here has been lifted.

The hotel business will gradually recover.

Thinking about these things.

Xia Mu instantly became self-righteous!

Who can say this isn't my doing?!

Therefore, Xia Mu looked at the proprietress with a serious expression.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

"Please be sure to accept this!" The proprietress nodded in satisfaction.

He then continued, "Well then, please enjoy yourself today..."

After saying that.

The proprietress walked away with light steps.

Xia Mu, meanwhile, stared into deep thought as he looked at the two suits of armor before him.

Should we sell this thing?

Or is it...?

In the future, capture two Charcoal Knights and evolve them into Crimson Armored Knight and Azure Flame Blade Demon respectively...

"As expected, elves are still better!"

Xia Mu didn't think about it for too long.

Money can be earned anytime.

However, armor imbued with the power of Darkrai and Cresselia is not common.

and.

Who knows, using this item to evolve might even give the Pokémon some special boost...

Thinking about these things.

Xia Mu decided to put the armor away for the time being.

When I have the opportunity to travel to the Padia region in the future, I will capture two Charcoal Samurai.

Then.

"Everyone, let's have a mixed bath!"

Xia Mu walked happily toward the women's bath.

then.

"Woof!"

Xia Mu was grabbed by the back of his collar by the Gyro Dog that had been lying in wait there.

No~

Natsuki, who intended to go to the women's bath, was dragged into the men's bath by a large dog.

......

Although the idea of ​​mixed bathing did not come true, Natsuki still had a wonderful night.

Delicious food and drinks.

After finding out it was free.

Xia Mu led the two little ones in a wild rampage.

If the clay giant hadn't stopped eating after taking a few bites, Natsuki would have even wanted to eat the entire kitchen dry.

but.

Even so.

Xia Mu still ate until she was very round and full.

As a result, she lay in bed with Shin-Ye-Miao, humming softly.

Snivy stared speechlessly at the two idiots.

I also brought along a bit of technology – digestive tablets!

......

The next day.

Officer Jenny and Joey left for work early.

Meanwhile, Ziyu and Wanlong decided to take Xiaoyao on a proper tour of the Fanba Market.

and so.

In the end, Natsuki arrived at the Fanba Dojo alone.

My original intention was to come and receive the vibration badge.

but.

Just as Kiku, with a blank expression, handed the dojo badge to Natsuki.

"Miyo!"

Snivy jumped out of the Poké Ball.

"Snivy..."

Before he could finish speaking, Natsuki noticed that Tengteng Snake's eyes were different from usual.

Unlike the past, when her eyes held a shrewdness, a touch of arrogance, and sometimes a hint of gentleness.

At this moment, the Snivy seemed to have two words written in its big eyes.

fighting!

Look at that look in his eyes.

Xia Mu thought of his previous plans with Tengteng Snake.

Let's find an opportunity for our plan through a fierce battle!

"Sorry... I almost forgot!"

Xia Mu bent down and touched the silky head of the vine snake.

He stood up again and looked at Boss Ju across from him.

"The battle is not over yet!"

"Best of three, I've already won one game, now there's one more!"

"..."

Ju Laoda didn't say anything.

He just stared intently at Xia Mu.

After a while.

He withdrew his right hand, which was holding the badge, then picked up the pickaxe leaning against the wall and hoisted it onto his shoulder.

Let's go!

Led by Boss Ju, Xia Mu boarded the elevator heading underground.

......

An employee dressed in work clothes and wearing a safety helmet acted as the referee.

"Next!"

"The battle between challenger Natsuki and Gym Leader Kiku's Fanba Gym Battle is about to begin!"

"Only one Pokémon can be used. The match ends when one side's Pokémon is unable to battle!"

Simple 1v1 battles.

Natsuki wins and takes the badge.

If Xia Mu fails, he can try again.

As soon as the referee finished speaking, both sides sent out their Pokémon.

"Go, seize your future, Snivy!"

"Rogue Crocodile! You're the one!"

"Miyo!"

"Roar!"

Two Pokémon, one large and one small, stand facing each other.

Compared to the adorable appearance of the Snivy, the Rogue Crocodile appears much more imposing.

It has deep red skin, black stripes, a long and powerful jaw, and three sharp claws on each hand and foot.

Because of its brutal and cruel nature, the Rogue Crocodile is also known as the "Sand Bully".

The average height of a rogue crocodile is around 1.6m.

But the one in front of us is much taller.

It has clearly been well-nurtured.

but.

Based on Xia Mu's experience...

This rogue crocodile in front of me is probably not one of the main forces of Boss Ju's team.

and.

Taking into account the attribute advantages and disadvantages of both sides.

"We can fight!"

at this time.

Kiku looked at Natsuki with a serious expression.

honestly.

Although the previous battle ended rather anticlimactically.

However, Kiku still acknowledged Natsuki's abilities as a trainer.

and so.

Only after being persuaded by Ziyu did he agree to hand over the badge to Xia Mu.

but.

This does not mean that Kiku-sama agrees with Natsuki as a person.

Until just now.

For the sake of Pokémon, I'm choosing to give up the badge I'm about to get...

"I won't hold back!"

"What I want is an intense battle!"

As the trash-talking segment ended, the employee acting as referee suddenly waved his flag.

"Alright, let the battle begin!"