Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Actually, the principle behind this formula is quite simple. You just need to..."

She had barely opened her mouth, before she could even finish speaking, when the spiky shell retorted.

"Smack!"

Simple?

Do you know any moves? You're simple!

Are you even a Pokémon player? Have you ever actually battled one? Are you just making assumptions here?

The cockroach, having gotten carried away, turned around.

Go away, go play somewhere else!

Kona: "........?!"

"King Kona, are you... are you alright?"

Xiaoxia asked tentatively.

How should I put it? It's a little embarrassing to say it like that.

But seeing that the Elite Four's Pokémon were like that... Xiaoxia instantly felt better!

"Okay! I'm fine!"

Kona was gritting her teeth.

"I'm perfectly fine!"

"Oh my god! That King Nahna!"

To save face for her idol, Xiaoxia simply took out her Poké Ball.

"In that case, could you please give me some pointers on my Pokémon?"

"I've always wanted to become a water-type master, and you're the person I admire most!"

One ball after another was opened.

Goldeen, Gyarados, Staryu, Psyduck... several Water-type Pokémon lined up on the grass.

Kona originally only intended to give a perfunctory reply.

Her mind was now completely occupied with how to pull that squeaking clam back from the teaching site so she could take over herself.

But when her gaze swept over that row of Pokémon, her eyes paused for a moment.

These Pokémon... are really well-trained!

They are well-proportioned, have a radiant complexion, and are in excellent spirits.

Aside from the somewhat clueless Psyduck, the other Pokémon were all quite remarkable.

After exchanging a few words with Xiaoxia about her experience in raising Water-type Pokémon, Lorelei gradually stopped being perfunctory.

The more she talked, the more she realized that although this little girl was young, her understanding of Water-type Pokémon far surpassed that of her peers.

But when the topic turned to Pokémon training and food, Lorelei's expression changed.

Especially when combined with Xiaoxia's quiet accusation to her by Haixingxing.

Kona was silent for a moment before carefully speaking.

"Xiaoxia...can I call you that?"

"Yes, that's fine!"

"Are you planning to specialize in becoming a Water-type Trainer?"

"Yes! My family runs the Cerulean Dojo, specializing in water-based magic—"

"Um......"

Kona organized her thoughts.

"Have you considered changing your approach?"

Xiaoxia was stunned.

"Change direction? But my dojo—"

“I see. Specializing in Water-type Pokémon isn’t a bad idea.” Lorelei nodded and offered a suggestion. “However, I think you could consider catching Tentacruel, Toxapex, and Needlefish.”

"I personally think it would suit you very well."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ash, who had been squatting to the side discussing with Cloyster, suddenly looked up.

He was discussing the possibility of invisible attacks with the spiky shell.

But upon hearing Kona's words, he felt as if he had been electrocuted, and his gaze swept over her.

Kona was taken aback.

Why are you looking at her like that?

She even faintly sensed admiration in Ash's eyes, as if to say, "As expected of the Elite Four! He easily noticed things that ordinary people couldn't!"

She cleared her throat, about to seize the opportunity to say a few more words.

But before he could even open his mouth halfway, he caught a glimpse of several people at the other end of the square who had stopped and were peering over, pointing and whispering in his direction.

"...Is that Kona, the Heavenly King?"

"It really seems to be her!"

How did she get there—?

"Should we go get her autograph and a photo? This is a rare opportunity! I've been a fan of hers for ten years!"

"Ten years is nothing; I've been following her for fifteen years!"

"I don't believe it! There's actually someone with more seniority than me! Show me the proof!"

"........."

Kona's smile froze instantly.

The homebody's radar went off like crazy.

The gazes from the crowd were like searchlights fixed on her, and in a fraction of a second she switched from calm, expert mode to socially anxious mode.

To be honest, her fans... well, it's hard to say.

She still clearly remembers that there was a guy in the fan group who would tag her three times every single day without fail:

At 6 a.m., a message: "Does the Heavenly King have any new photos today?" At noon, a message: "Could you post a candid photo?" At 11 p.m., a message: "Even just a glimpse of your back would be appreciated! Please!"

Add three teary-eyed emojis and a weird meme of two big onions playing with a rumblebee.

She was so scared that she didn't even dare to click on the red dot on the group message.

I simply put that group at the very bottom of the Do Not Disturb list, out of sight, out of mind.

"Um," seeing that the fans were still arguing about who had the most seniority and hadn't come over yet, Kona quickly raised her hand to cover half her face and lowered her voice, "how about we call it a day for now?"

Xiao Zhi reacted very quickly and immediately handed the notebook back.

Kona waved her hand.

"You can keep the notes. You can return them to me next time you have time."

She couldn't let this rare opportunity to improve her relationship with him slip by.

After all, this young man was a promising prospect she had been observing for a long time; what if she could recruit him as her heir in the future?

"Smack!"

Cloyster suddenly called out to Ash.

Xiao Zhi was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

"oh oh."

"King Kona, would it be convenient to exchange contact information? It would be easier to communicate later."

"Cough! Of course!"

Kona's lips curled up involuntarily as she gave Clam a satisfied look.

You did do one good thing!

After exchanging contact information, Kona was about to turn and leave when she suddenly remembered something and stopped in her tracks.

She turned around, her gaze falling on Xiaozhi's face, and her expression became more serious.

"By the way, you guys need to be careful during training these days."

"Um?"

Xiao Zhi blinked.

Kona lowered her voice.

"You know about the destruction of Changqing Taekwondo Academy a while ago, right?"

Ash and Misty exchanged a glance and nodded.

They not only knew, but they were also witnesses.

"That Pokémon that destroyed the gym has been spotted around here recently, and many trainers have been attacked at their training grounds."

And strangely enough, according to her recently compiled report...

Those victims were almost all targeted when they were on a winning streak or in excellent form.

Fortunately, the Pokémon only suffered minor injuries, and the trainer himself was unharmed except for the mental blow.

It's just a pity that those people are unwilling to talk about the details of the attack.

According to the League's speculation, there is an 80% chance that the Pokémon in question is a Psychic-type.

Otherwise, it's hard to explain why those trainers, when faced with routine questioning, uniformly exhibit a subtle attitude of "I don't remember, but please don't ask further."

It can't be that you're too embarrassed to admit it because you were crushed in a private match by a girl from out of town, right?

Haha!