Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Xiao Mao's expression was priceless.

Only a few numbers flashed through his mind.

Thirty-two, seventeen, four hundred and seventy-eight!

Several seconds passed before he seemed to convince himself and looked away.

His tone became somewhat stiff again.

"Hmph... It seems we can't completely trust the information online. Saying that Lt. Surge is incredibly strong... that might just be an exaggeration. Oh well, since you've already managed to get the badge..."

It wouldn't be wrong for Xiao Mao to do it too!

That little Mascher is nothing compared to Admiral Camille Turtle, who will be back soon!

62. You won't be able to enjoy this blessing!

Without saying a word, Xiao Mao immediately ran out in a flurry, looking determined to win.

But not long after that.

The soft sound of the Pokémon Center door opening came again.

The blond-haired boy returned, but with a rare, almost bewildered expression on his face, a stark contrast to his confident demeanor when he left.

He walked in with a somewhat unsteady gait, his eyes glazed over, as if he was still trying to process some incomprehensible experience.

Almost simultaneously, the door to the treatment room opened.

With a smile, Miss Joy presented Pikachu, whose energy had mostly recovered.

The three of them, including Ash and Gary, who hadn't noticed Gary, quickly surrounded him.

"It's all alright now."

Seeing the three people surrounding them, Joey spoke gently.

"But Lt. Surge, the gym leader, is really something else. He still doesn't hold back when he fights..."

Her tone was clearly reproachful.

Even though it's a Pokémon like Pikachu, it still used such a powerful move.

The responsibility of the curator is to guide, not simply to crush with force!

She was really scared when she saw the all-black Pikachu!

Joey squeezed the medical record board in his hand so tightly it made a slight cracking sound.

She said it solemnly.

"Don't worry, I will file a complaint on behalf of the Pokémon Center!"

"Now that I've seen it, I, Joey, absolutely cannot tolerate this barbaric trend!"

"No, Miss Joey, actually..."

"Pee pee~"

Xiao Zhi wanted to say a few words in defense of Brother Ma Zhishi.

But Joey had already stuck a finger to his lips.

He shut down the rest of his sentence.

She nodded to Xiaozhi, giving him a considerate look that said, "I understand everything."

"Okay, stop talking. I understand, I understand everything."

She, Joey from Vermilion City, has always been a public-spirited and righteous person!

She knew that trainers of Ash's age were shy and embarrassed to say anything.

But it doesn't matter!

She says what trainers dare not say!

She does what trainers dare not do!

institutional privilege!

Internal whistleblowing!

This is the Pokémon Center!

"This was actually my request..."

Seeing that Nurse Joy had completely misunderstood, Ash was about to say a few words of justice for Lt. Surge.

But Xiao Gang, who was waiting for his chance, already had a cold glint in his narrowed eyes!

That's the breakthrough point!

Senior Ma Zhishi, I'm so sorry, but for my happiness, please make this sacrifice for now!

"Miss Joey is absolutely right!"

Humble and open-minded, ambitious and insightful...

A barrage of compliments followed.

This compliment immediately made Miss Joey put her hands on her hips, her cheeks flushed, and she felt quite flattered.

Incidentally, I started to find this man, who had been rejected twice, quite pleasing to the eye.

"Miss Nurse Joy's sense of justice and responsibility is truly a beacon in the Pokémon world! She is the strongest support for trainers!"

"Pikachu?"

Pikachu tilted its head, looked at the excited Brock, and then at Ash who couldn't get a word in edgewise.

His ears twitched.

It then nimbly jumped onto Ash's shoulder.

Ash looked at Pikachu and casually ruffled its head.

"Oh, Pikachu! You look much more energetic!"

It must be said that the technology of the Pokémon Center is unparalleled.

In less than twenty minutes, Pikachu's charred, curly fur was completely transformed.

Not only has it regained its former bright golden color, but it also feels much smoother to the touch.

But upon closer inspection...

In certain areas, especially the pointed top of the head, the hair appears to be thinner.

Perhaps this is the price of becoming stronger.

Excuse me!

A familiar voice, tinged with a barely perceptible urgency, forcefully broke through the commotion.

This interrupted Xiao Gang's incessant barrage of words.

Shigeru had somehow gotten close and handed him a Poké Ball.

"Miss Joy, thank you for your help. This is my Pokémon."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Joy quickly switched back to professional mode, took the Poké Ball, and turned to walk into the treatment room.

Following Xiaogang's resentful gaze, until this moment.

Satoshi only then noticed Gary, who had returned.

"Huh? Gary, didn't you go to challenge the gym?" Ash leaned over curiously, his eyes full of questions. "Why are you back so soon?"

Xiao Gang, who was extremely displeased with Xiao Mao, took over the conversation.

"Could it be that they didn't get the badge?"

Xiaoxia nodded in agreement, looking Xiaomao up and down at his absent-minded appearance.

Judging from this, it's probably true.

When Ash asked him so bluntly, Gary's body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment.

"H-How is this possible!"

He then turned around, slightly raised his chin, and tried to make his tone sound as calm as usual.

"Really? How did your challenge go?"

Xiao Zhi had no doubts and naturally pressed for an answer.

Pikachu on his shoulder also tilted its head and looked at Shigeru.

"Ha, is that even a question?"

Xiao Mao opened his palm.

An orange badge was clearly visible, with the exact same design as Ash's.

"Of course, we got the badge!"

"real or fake?"

Xiaoxia was genuinely surprised this time.

Calculate the time, and then subtract the travel time to and from the destination.

The time allotted for the battle is probably only two or three minutes.

So this is how you get a badge? Does this blond-haired guy really have the right to be arrogant?

Are all the people from Pallet Town so secretive?

"Great job, Xiao Mao!"

Ash was genuinely happy for Gary, and his tone was filled with admiration.

"Your strength is indeed formidable! You defeated Brother Masurge so quickly!"