Xiaoxue ran over to Tyrantrum with Marill, and Marill had long forgotten the little incident of being frightened by Tyrantrum earlier.
It swayed its round body, holding a small piece of watermelon as it gathered with Feebas and Tyrantrum to share it.
Lin Mo picked up a piece of watermelon and took a big bite. The sweet, refreshing juice burst across his mouth, sliding down his throat with an icy chill and instantly dispelling the heat clinging to his body.
"By the way, Lin Mo, would you like to have a battle with our family?"
Mitsuyo's tone brimmed with enthusiasm, her eyes shining with anticipation.
"Meeting is fate, after all. And getting to see the same kind of Pokémon as Champion Steven's—honestly, the more I look at it, the more I want to have a proper match!
How about we wager Berries? If you win, we'll pick you a big handful of every kind of Berry we grow!
Our family often battles passing Trainers, but the prizes usually aren't nearly this generous~"
Lin Mo was not particularly attached to the Berry wager, but seeing the bright, excited expressions on Mitsuyo's family and Beldum's curious look at the mention of battle...
He smiled and nodded. "Sure. Then please go easy on me!"
"Battle start!"
Grandma Mitsuyo raised her palm fan with a smile, serving as the temporary referee.
The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly turned tense and lively. Tyrantrum and Feebas obediently stayed at the edge of the field, their eyes wide as they watched Beldum's first battle.
Xiaoxue was the first to battle. Lin Mo had already checked Marill's status—it had the makings of a dragon slayer, though unfortunately, it had not grown up yet.
Luckily, it had not grown up yet. Otherwise, their first meeting with Tyrantrum earlier