On their way to Violet City, the Golurk once again carried Roy past the Sprout Tower, which swayed in the wind.
However, the Sprout Tower was quite lively today, with enthusiastic cheers coming from all around.
Roy looked down and saw a circled area next to Sprout Tower, which looked like Pokémon battle was taking place.
Are there any battles?
"The Golurk has landed in that forest ahead."
"Clay doll."
With ample time, Roy allowed the Golurk to land in the forest not far from Sprout Tower, and then retrieved the Golurk and Dragapult.
When he arrived at the Sprout Tower, he found a group of people cheering him on around a fenced-off area.
Roy only needed to tiptoe to see what was happening inside; sure enough, they were having Pokémon battle.
How could he not know there was a tournament at Sprout Tower?
Roy randomly found a young woman who was trying to watch a match by standing on tiptoe and asked her if there was a competition or something else going on inside.
The young woman, with her large, bright eyes, asked:
Are you an outsider Pokémon Trainer? Inside...
According to the young lady's explanation, the battles held in the middle are a tradition of Sprout Tower. Every month, the surrounding villagers organize Pokémon battles, with Pokémon levels limited to 30 or below.
There are no rewards for the matches; it's just a simple battle. If Roy wants to sign up, he can do so through the previous tournament organizers.
Below level 30?
That would be a good opportunity for Little Absol to go up and have a couple of battles. Otherwise, Little Absol following me around all day without exercising and has gotten quite fat.
After saying "thank you" to the young lady, Roy approached a staff member from the event organizers and expressed his desire to participate as well.
Roy handed his ID Card to the staff member. The staff member looked embarrassed as he looked at the black Golden ID Card that he had only seen in logos, but he didn't dare to lose his temper with Roy.
"Elite Four Majesty, our opponents are novices; your strength is far too great..."
"My Pokémon isn't level 30 either."
Roy released Absol's Poké Ball, and after the testing equipment confirmed that Absol was only in its beginner stage, the event organizers breathed a sigh of relief.
He stated in a serious tone that Roy could participate in the battle using only this Absol.
The staff led Roy to the Arena's preparation area, which was a small open space next to the Arena, and handed Roy a number plate.
"Elite Four Excellency, this is your number plate. When your name is called in a moment, you can go up for the battle."
"Good."
Since it was just a battle between ordinary civilian organizations, the entire Arena consisted of only two groups enclosed by red and white stripes to form a circle. Being defeated or knocked out of the circle meant losing.
A battle has just begun in the Arena.
On the left is a plant with a brownish-brown stem, topped with a bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flower bud.
Two small, round, dark eyes were set on the side of the flower bud, and a ring of pink, thick Bellsprout surrounded the trumpet-shaped opening.
Looking at the Bellsprout in the Arena, Roy inexplicably recalled the Peashooter from Plants vs. Zombies, a memory he could never revisit.
Bellsprout's Pokémon Trainer is a cute little girl wearing a pink kimono.
System Scan
Pokémon: Bellsprout
Level: 21
Sex: Female
Ability: Gluttony (It only eats Berries when its HP is very low, and will eat them when its HP is still half full.)
Skills: Vine Whip, Growth, Wrap, Sleep Powder, Poison Powder, Stun Spore, Acid
Carrying item: Everstone
Egg Move: Ingrain, Power Whip, Synthesis
Individual Values: 17
Technical Machine /Skill Transfer: Venoshock
The Bellsprout on the field had a blank look in its eyes and stood motionless on the ground, looking completely dazed.
The Pokémon opposite Bellsprout is Meowth with a coin on its head, level 22, one level higher than Bellsprout.
At the start of the battle, Meowth's Pokémon Trainer, an ordinary-looking man, saw Bellsprout with its vacant eyes and immediately commanded Meowth to attack.
"Meowth, use Fury Swipes!"
Faced with Meowth's attacks, Bellsprout dodged left and right, always managing to dodge just before Meowth's skills were about to hit.
The Bellsprout's dodging movements were very smooth, as if it had been specially trained.
The girl in the kimono on the command platform wasn't actually giving any instructions.
"Meowth, what are you doing? Go catch him!"
Meowth was already getting anxious because her skills kept missing, and after hearing the man's accusations, she ignored everything and swung her paws at Bellsprout.
However, the more anxious you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes.
While the Meowth was attacking, the Bellsprout lowered its body and extended its leg stem to press against the Meowth's leg.
Meowth tripped over the Bellsprout and fell to the ground without noticing.
"Meowth, wake up!"
Just as the Meowth on the ground was about to get up, it suddenly saw a grayish-brown root falling down from above.
The rootstock at the base of the Bellsprout Chop Down, striking the Meowth on the head.
The Meowth, who had been trying to get up, stood frozen in place, motionless.
After using this Chop Down chop, Bellsprout retreated back to its starting position and did not move.
The staff member came to the Arena and poked the dazed Meowth. The Meowth fell to the ground, revealing its round eyes.
After checking that Meowth had lost its ability to fight, the staff immediately announced the outcome of the battle.
"The winner of this match is player number 5, Kuniko."
Seeing his Meowth's round eyes, the man walked forward with a resentful expression, took out Poké Ball to recall the Meowth that had lost its battle, glared fiercely at the girl in the kimono, and then left the Arena.
Seeing Bellsprout's fluid movements as it dodged, Roy had a guess in his mind: could this Bellsprout be the same one that single-handedly defeated Pichu God at the Indigo Plateau Conference, only to be ultimately defeated by Ash 'Bellsprout Muk?
Roy remembered that Bellsprout's Pokémon Trainer was also named Kuniko, and that Kuniko had also equipped Bellsprout with Everstone.
Roy was actually quite sorry for the fate of this Bellsprout. Whether it was Fighting type skills or reaction speed, this Bellsprout was definitely a top-notch existence.
Unfortunately, I encountered Muk, which was like Play-Doh.
After Bellsprout and Meowth's battle ended, it was Roy's turn for Little Absol to take the stage.
When Absol entered the arena, someone in the audience shouted, "Calamity Beast!"
Roy, on the conductor's platform, instantly Lock-On his gaze on a short, shifty-looking man in the audience.
The man felt a chill run down his spine from Roy's cold gaze and dared not speak again. He felt that if he said another word, Roy would rush down from the command post and punch him.
In the end, he could only reluctantly leave the crowd of spectators, avoiding Roy's gaze.
Little Absol's opponent is a level 15 Rattata.
Rattata won the match after being hit by a Diglett's Mud-Slap, but he's not in great shape right now.
Little Absol defeated Rattata with a Quick Attack, taking only 5 seconds from start to finish.