Nidoking stirred behind Huchen, letting out an uneasy growl as he watched the Pokémon appear across from him.
Standing nearby, Ahe stared in shock and said quietly,
"Huchen! Isn't this guy... a little big? He looks even bigger than normal..."
Huchen snapped out of his daze, broke into a smile, and patted Ahe on the shoulder.
"This is exactly what I've been chasing! This is great! I'm lucky to face an opponent like this! Ahe! The world is huge! There are countless powerful trainers out there! If we can't see sights like this, why bother coming all the way to the Eastern Hemisphere?"
Ahe froze for a moment, then smiled.
"You're right! The sights along the way are the best part!"
"Hahaha! So let's fight without fear!"
Huchen looked across the field and laughed heartily.
Watching the two of them, Yong gave an understanding smile.
"Hey-oh!"
Aggron turned and growled at the boy, sounding a little aggrieved and annoyed.
Aggron!
Yong hurriedly replied with a smile,
"Okay, okay! My fault! I shouldn't have left you at home for so long! Look! Haven't I brought you out again?"
"Hey-oh!"
"Haha! All right! You can stay with me for a while, Big White!"
"Hey-oh!"
Aggron grinned, finally satisfied, and turned back to look at the little fellow across the field.
Crustle was still hiding inside its shell...
Roark looked at both sides and announced loudly,
"Aggron versus Crustle! Begin!"
Huchen laughed.
"Don't be afraid! Crustle! Charge in and use Superpower!"
Against the Steel- and Rock-type Aggron, only Fighting- and Ground-type moves would be effective. With no other choice, Huchen could only have his partner attack first! Otherwise, they might never get a chance to strike...
Crustle finally emerged from its shell.
"Ya-ding!"
It cried out as though trying to bolster its courage,