Chapter 202: Why Not Travel Together to the Gym?

Chapter 202: Why Not Travel Together to the Gym?

Eating gourmet food every day and then going back to ordinary fast food—maybe it's interesting the first time, but in the long run, one would still prefer gourmet food.

That was how Latias felt.

The energy cube offered by this human girl tasted fine, but compared to the ones Hikaru made, the difference was just too vast.

But how should she say it... that it wasn't very delicious?

Having spent some time in the human world with Hikaru, Latias had also come to understand a little about "social etiquette."

"Mm?" (Is it tasty?)

Latias nodded, but her tone carried a hint of uncertainty.

She figured the girl probably couldn't hear her speak.

However, someone who had reached the level of a master-class trainer would definitely be able to read a Pokémon's expressions.

Latias was clearly not satisfied with the energy cube.

'Is that so?'

Seeing Latias fly back to Hikaru's side, Emma was even more puzzled.

Could there really be an energy cube better than the Damnson Clan's ultra-grade psychic energy cubes?

"Elu?" (Not tasty?)

Beside them, Eluredo was blunt and straightforward, directly asking the question.

Latias was momentarily stunned before deciding not to lie.

"Mm..." (No, it's tasty, but... I just prefer the ones my trainer makes.)

Hearing this, Gardevoir and Eluredo exchanged glances before turning their gazes toward Hikaru.

Gardevoir gracefully floated in front of Latias and gently asked,

"Gard?" (Your trainer is a breeder?)

Now that this topic had come up, Latias visibly perked up, excited to share.

"Mm~" (Yes! Hikaru is amazing at making energy cubes. No matter what type of energy cube it is, he can make it taste great!)

"Mm..." (Like Charizard's fire-type energy cubes, Greninja's water-type cubes, Lucario's fighting-type cubes, and...)

Little did Latias know, her enthusiastic chatter had left Gardevoir and Eluredo slightly frowning.

Having spent so much time in the human world, they naturally understood how breeders worked.

Most breeders specialized in one or two types of energy cubes at most.

Psychic-type Pokémon were already rare, and psychic-type energy cubes were notoriously difficult to craft.

That was why the Damnson Clan trained their own elite breeders, who focused exclusively on creating psychic-type cubes.

Now, Latias was claiming that her trainer could make top-tier cubes for every type of Pokémon?

And they were even better than the Damnson Clan's cubes?

Was that even possible?

"Uh..."

Hikaru had been listening to the entire conversation.

Eluredo and Gardevoir had been subtly leading Latias into revealing more information about him and relaying it back to their trainers.

If this went on, Latias might spill everything.

Hikaru quickly cleared his throat twice, cutting off her chatter.

"Mm?"

Latias snapped back to reality and immediately flew over to Hikaru, her expression slightly flustered, her cheeks turning red.

Had she said too much just now?

She just really wanted to share how amazing Hikaru was with other Pokémon.

Hikaru wouldn't be mad at her, right?

Thinking this, Latias gently rubbed against Hikaru.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, let's head to the Gym now, dear brother and sister?"

Hikaru patted Latias' head reassuringly.

"Elu?" (Is it really better than what I usually eat?)

"Gard..." (Can I try one?)

The two Pokémon turned toward Hikaru expectantly.

Emma immediately followed up,

"Wait a second. Your Latias said you're an excellent breeder. My Pokémon are curious—could they try one of your energy cubes?"

"Of course."

Hikaru opened his backpack and took out a container of Latias' exclusive energy cubes.

Among all his Pokémon, only Latias had specially customized energy cubes.

Seeing this, Gardevoir and Eluredo moved forward, using telekinesis to lift two cubes into the air.

"Elu..." (It smells amazing...)

The rich aroma of the energy cubes prompted Eluredo to exclaim in admiration.

Then, he popped one into his mouth and started chewing.

His expression froze, then turned into shock as he stared at Hikaru's energy cubes.

This... this was so much more potent than what they usually ate!

And they were master-class Pokémon!

"Gard..." (An incredible energy cube...)

Meanwhile, Gardevoir's voice was filled with complicated emotions.

At first, she had thought Latias was exaggerating her trainer's skills.

But after tasting the cube, she realized she had been mistaken.

Their expressions and tone didn't escape the attention of their trainers.

Hikaru's energy cubes were far superior to the Damnson Clan's.

Emma was momentarily stunned before asking in disbelief,

"You made this?"

This sixteen-year-old elite trainer, who had already reached the peak of high-rank trainers, was also an advanced-level breeder?

Eluredo looked at Gardevoir... then at Hikaru's energy cubes... then at Emma.

It was rare for his cousin to show such visible emotions.

If she was this shocked, then this discovery was truly remarkable.

As for himself?

Eluredo simply felt this was ridiculous.

The Damnson Clan's expert breeders, who spent decades perfecting energy cube production, were all seasoned professionals over forty or fifty years old.

And this kid had outperformed them?

"Yeah..."

Hikaru scratched his nose.

By now, he fully understood just how shocking his breeder skills were to them.

But since Latias had already spoken about it, he had no reason to hide it anymore.

"Alright, alright. If we keep talking, it'll get dark soon. I'm leaving now!"

Pretending to check the time, Hikaru decided it was time to cut the conversation short.

Jumping onto Latias, he was about to take off.

Emma nodded.

Although she was still deeply surprised, she knew she had already gotten plenty of information today.

There would be more opportunities in the future.

She hadn't expected Hikaru's energy cubes to be so perfect.

This eliminated the Damnson Clan's advantage in energy cube quality.

Watching Hikaru about to leave, she quickly extended an invitation.

"Since we're all challenging the Gym, why not travel together?"

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