Soon, Rapidash's powerful, agile figure arrived at the destination.
A muscular Machamp was guarding a vast patch of Max Mushrooms!
A red pillar of light stood nearby as well, suggesting that getting the Max Mushrooms this time would be extremely difficult!
Machamp had already noticed Hu Bin. Its expression was stern, and it was thoroughly wary of an intruder like him.
Looking at Machamp, Hu Bin realized he would have to fight. Without a battle, getting those Max Mushrooms would probably be next to impossible!
Hu Bin still decided to try diplomacy before resorting to force. He tentatively asked Machamp, "Hello, Machamp. Could you give me a few of those Max Mushrooms?"
Machamp froze at his words. He's so polite! Now I feel bad. I almost want to give them to him!
But then Machamp remembered Mustard threatening it, insisting that it guard the Max Mushrooms properly.
It was not to let any suspicious people take them. Anyone who tried was to be dealt with immediately.
Machamp had taken those instructions to heart, and now it looked at Hu Bin with outright displeasure.
Without another word, Machamp charged straight at Hu Bin. So you're the little bastard who wants to steal the Max Mushrooms! No way am I letting that happen!
Machamp rushed toward him, fists swinging. Hu Bin smiled faintly. Why use a Pokémon? Right now, I'm my own best weapon.
Hu Bin coated his arms in aura and clashed fiercely with Machamp.
Machamp looked utterly astonished. Are people really this reckless now?
He had jumped straight into the fight!
This world's gone mad! Humans can actually fight Pokémon now!
Machamp unleashed a Dynamic Punch, but Hu Bin nimbly dodged it. He immediately followed up with an uppercut that struck Machamp square on the chin, its power amplified by