As the scent of the Pokémon Candy spread completely through the air, the Pokémon that had already been restless could no longer hold themselves back. Their Trainers could only helplessly follow them out from their hiding places.
"Boss Ye, long time no see. I don't think there's any need for us to battle, right?"
Among the students gradually emerging, one at the front wore a wry smile. Before he could finish speaking, the Meganium beside him had already rushed affectionately toward Ye Lan.
"Mega~"
Meganium was Chikorita's evolved form. Resembling a large herbivorous dinosaur, it was tall and imposing. Upon seeing Ye Lan, it immediately lowered its head and used the yellow antennae atop it to touch his cheek, the way its kind expressed enthusiasm. It paid no attention at all to the killing intent rising in Serperior's scarlet eyes beside Ye Lan.
Actually, it was not that it had failed to notice—it had simply ignored it. All that could be said was that this family was as "gifted" as ever in that regard...
Besides Meganium, many of the Grass-type Pokémon emerging nearby also enthusiastically approached Ye Lan. They showed no concern that Serperior or Ye Lan might attack them, chirping away as though discussing something, or perhaps sharing their recent experiences with him.
The sight before them, like a family reunion, left their Trainers smiling helplessly.
"Just like always. I knew there was no way we could end up fighting!"
"Yeah, yeah. But it's not so bad. Whenever Ye Lan softens up, he gives us a discount. We can save quite a few points!"
"That's true. Grass-type dishes with effects that powerful and no side effects must use extremely precious ingredients, right?"
There was nothing they could do. According to their Pokémon, Ye Lan's appearance, voice, and temperament all