The ski resort.
Nemona ran over excitedly. "You got here fast!"
From leaving Naranja Academy to defeating three Titan Pokémon, it had only been three days.
In fact, this was still the third day.
Seeing Mabosstiff improve every day, it was no wonder Arven was growing more spirited and his whole demeanor was gradually softening.
Baimu asked, "Have you done the training yet?"
"Of course! Look at the Pokémon I raised specially for it!"
Nemona took out a Poké Ball and sent it out.
Pop!
A duck Pokémon appeared with a swept-back azure crest, snowy feathers on its legs, and the stern bearing of a Latin dancer. It lifted its chin proudly.
"Quaqua~"
Quaxly, the evolved form of Paldea's Starter Pokémon Quaxly.
Nemona giggled. "Pretty impressive, right? It even has its Hidden Ability!"
Its Hidden Ability? What was that again?
Moxie!
"Not bad. Full of energy."
Watching Quaxly dance confidently on the spot, Baimu felt its Hidden Ability suited it perfectly.
Unlike his own Pokémon. How could one with Levitate be this hyperactive?
He caught Hydreigon as it raced circles around him, trying to escape Cetitan's pursuit.
The young knew no fear.
This Cetitan, which he had picked out specially, truly wasn't afraid of Hydreigon. Even threatening roars did nothing. It kept bouncing over and sticking close, leaving Husky Dragon at its wits' end.
It was like watching a big dog meet a puppy.
Could Hydreigon smack it?
Of course not! This Pokémon was rented!
Hydreigon didn't want to cause trouble for its Trainer, so it could only endure it and dodge.
It hadn't expected Baimu to get annoyed and grab it mid-chase. Cetitan promptly bit its tail with delight.
"Shaaa..."
It didn't hurt, but it was humiliating.
A mighty dragon like Hydreigon, bullied by a kid!
Hydreigon had already