Next, Ye Lan told the three Pokémon what Applin had been through and how it had all happened, drawing sympathetic looks from everyone.
"Hiss!"
"Flaaffy!"
"Bwee~"
"Yalu!"
"..."
For the first time, Applin heard so many Pokémon saying, "I'll protect you from now on." Faced with these unfamiliar Pokémon, Applin felt no fear for once and simply stared blankly at the scene.
Their feelings were so sincere and warm that Applin could not even bring itself to doubt them.
"Chirp..."
Applin had left its home, but now, it seemed to have found another one...
"Stop making a fuss, Victreebel. We only just parted ways with Ye Lan and the others, didn't we?" Watching Victreebel listlessly pick through the food in its bowl, Erika pressed a hand to her forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
It was not just Victreebel now. Her other Pokémon were acting the same way. After tasting Ye Lan's cooking, they had completely lost interest in ordinary Pokémon Food.
"Bell!"
"Stop whining, Victreebel. Ye Lan is heading back to the Huaxia Region soon. If you want his food, go back with him!"
She was clearly a little angry when she said that. It was one thing for Victreebel to refuse to eat, but its nonstop complaints were ruining everyone else's appetite too.
"Bell?" Victreebel's eyes lit up at her words. That actually sounded like a good idea!
It was already regretting its decision. If only it had eaten Ye Lan's breakfast before leaving that morning!
"Belloo!"
Victreebel immediately thumped its chest, declaring that since its Trainer had suggested it, it would reluctantly agree to travel to the Huaxia Region and protect Ye Lan!
Once it reached Elite Four-level, it would definitely come back!
Erika's expression darkened. Victreebel was only at the early quasi-Elite Four level right