"Good afternoon, everyone. And Abomasnow, that punch just now was beautiful."
"Aboma~"
Upon hearing Ye Lan's praise, the Pokémon that had just sent Rhydon flying with a single punch actually showed a rare hint of shyness.
At Huaxia Academy, this green-haired young man had become an idol to many Grass-type Pokémon, just like Abomasnow.
That was right—an idol.
Whether it was the unique aura he constantly exuded, his exceptional cooking, or how he would occasionally take in hungry Pokémon and bring them to the cafeteria for a meal, all of it had caused Ye Lan's popularity to soar over the past year at Huaxia Academy. Aside from their own Trainers, he had become their favorite human Trainer.
At that moment, Abomasnow's entire attention was fixed on the candy in Ye Lan's hand. It carried an intense fragrance it had never smelled before, a brand-new version that could not be bought on the trading platform.
That was it. Pokémon Candy had evolved—Abomasnow was certain of it!
Abomasnow's actions instantly drew Serperior's attention. With a thunderous boom, Serperior's tail lashed against the nearby rock wall like a whip, shaking loose a shower of rubble and bringing the excited Abomasnow to an immediate halt.
As Ye Lan's main Pokémon, Serperior was almost always around whenever these Grass-type Pokémon went to the cafeteria to eat.
Unlike Ye Lan's gentle image that seemed practically radiant, this Serperior had also left an unforgettable impression in their hearts: a hot-tempered "Queen Serpent."
Just like now, Abomasnow knew full well that its instinctive movement had already been judged by Serperior as an enemy about to intrude upon her territory.
If Ye Lan had not stopped her, Serperior might have launched herself the very next second and tightly bound Abomasnow like prey.
Gently stroking the scales of his little