Deep in the mountain forests of the Johto Region, Young Master Mao sat cross-legged on Venusaur's back, utterly at ease as they headed deeper into the woods.
The long-legged Clair had changed into sportswear and followed on a mountain bike.
Eevee-chan lay on Gary's lap while Young Master Mao gently groomed her fur with a little brush.
He had saved up quite a few CG Points lately, and after steeling himself, he had completed Eevee's set of Evolution Cores.
Red fire, green leaf, blue water, white ice, golden electricity. Crystals in five colors encircled Eevee-chan's neck like a beautiful necklace.
With energy from each type strengthening her, the fur on Eevee-chan's tail had also turned a dazzling rainbow of colors.
It felt as though not only had her power been maxed out, but her visual appeal had skyrocketed too.
Combined with Eevee-chan's absurdly extensive move pool, Young Master Mao entering her in a Pokémon Contest would probably make quite a spectacle.
Rustle... The grass stirred, and a dopey-looking Paras emerged.
"Vee! (｀皿´)!" Eevee instantly used Quick Attack and knocked Paras unconscious with a resounding slap.
Venusaur then deftly used Vine Whip to pluck the mushrooms off Paras's back.
"Isn't that a little too brutal...?" Clair complained helplessly as she watched Young Master Mao brazenly "rob" Paras.
"Paras's spores have extremely high medicinal value and are rich in all kinds of probiotics. They're one of the basic ingredients for Blastoise's medicinal baths. The more, the better," Gary explained calmly.
"Besides, this isn't a protected area, and mushrooms are a renewable resource.
"So..."
Clair looked at Gary curiously. "So?"
"So if you keep taking shots at me, I'm going to fire back." Gary rolled his eyes. "I know a thing or two about trash talk myself."
Clair pursed her lips. There was