Pokémon: This trainer is too wild!

Chapter 325 The President! Something terrible has happened! Team Rocket is attacking!

The series of defeats clearly caused a subtle change in Serena's emotions.

However, as a genius girl, Serena's ability to adjust was obviously very strong. She put aside those messy thoughts and continued to immerse herself in the battle.

Serena's third Pokémon is Jolteon, one of Eevee's evolutions, a high-speed special attacker.

This time, Serena was more cautious, but it was still to no avail.

The Pheromosa, which defeated Serena's two main fighters, has already activated its Beast Boost ability twice, increasing its speed twice as well, and is now incredibly fast.

Although Jolteon is also a high-speed special attacker, it looks like a complete rookie in front of Pheromosa now.

Not only can Jolteon not keep up with Pheromosa's movements, but even in a direct confrontation, Jolteon is no match for Pheromosa!

However, at the crucial moment, Serena made her move.

Pheromosa's crucial flying knee kick struck Jolteon, a blow that should have absolutely rendered Jolteon unable to battle.

But Serena made Reibu use the "Hold On" technique.

Normal-type characters can withstand attacks, even fatal ones, and barely manage to survive. (P.S. In the game, they'll have very little HP left.)

It withstood Pheromosa's crucial flying knee kick, and then Jolteon unleashed a powerful thunderbolt that struck Pheromosa at close range.

Although Pheromosa immediately retreated to create distance, the lightning attack still hit.

The thunderstorm dealt a significant blow to the pheromones.

But they failed to seize this only opportunity, and Pheromosa then used a Spirit Bomb to send Jolteon, who had reached its limit, to its death.

In this way, the Pheromosa has successfully defeated three opponents in a row!

"What a powerful girl."

Karuno looked at Plantina with extremely serious eyes.

In her opinion, Serena was already an incredibly talented newcomer, and Karuno believed that Serena would soon reach the champion level.

A champion-level achievement!
What terrifying talent this trainer possesses!

Unexpectedly, Serena has now been beaten up like this by someone her own age.

It's extremely rare for a team to have three Pokémon defeated by a single main Pokémon in a battle.

Can Serena make a comeback? In Karuno's opinion, it's almost impossible.

After all, Pheromosa is just Plantina's starter Pokémon, and who knows what other main Pokémon she will have later.

“Salina isn’t bad either, Miss Karuno, don’t you think there’s something wrong with her?”

Mammon watched the two girls continuing their fight on the field; the outcome was already a foregone conclusion.

Serena cannot defeat Plantina.

“Mr. Mammon, please speak.” Karuno looked at Mammon with a puzzled expression.

“Serena’s team is a bit weak.” Mammon looked at Serena’s fourth Pokémon, Clefairy.

So the fifth one should be Serena's Mega Absol, and the three starter Pokémon from Kalos that you get.

In Mammon's opinion, Serena's main team is really not that great. You could say they're strong? They do have some strength, but not much.

They're not even as good as Prantina's original team, let alone compared to Prantina's current team.

Karuno frowned slightly. She didn't quite agree with Mammon's words, because Mammon meant that Serena's main team was dragging Serena down.

"Mr. Mammon, what do you think is the relationship between Pokémon and their trainers?" Diantha asked earnestly.

“I understand what you mean, Miss Karuno, but please don’t rush.”

Mammon chuckled and replied to Karuno.

"There are no weak Pokémons, only weak trainers. This statement itself is not wrong, but we have to look at it in the context of reality."

"Hey, Miss Karuno, what do you think is the difference between Serena, Miss, and Hikari?"

Mammon gestured to the two people on the field.

"..." Karuno was speechless.

"In my opinion, Ms. Serena's talent as a trainer is outstanding. For a newcomer who just started this year to have such strength at this point in time, she can be called a 'monster'."

"But right now, if it's a real all-out battle, I think Xiaoguang could take on three Miss Serinas, and that's a conservative estimate."

Mammon said slowly, "That's right, that's how it is in Mammon's estimation."

Pheromosa is strong yet fragile. In Plantina's team, it can only be considered a mid-tier main force, and one that is relatively easy to counter once a method is found.

Prantina's current trump cards are actually Mega Garchomp and the recently captured Entei.

"Why is there such a big difference in strength between the two, Miss Karuno? Where do you think the problem lies?"

Mammon asked Karunai.

Karuno opened her mouth, but didn't know how to refute it.

"I don't deny that Xiaoguang's current trainer level is higher than Ms. Serena's, but unless there is a substantial difference in the trainer level, there won't be such an exaggerated difference in strength."

"The main reason is that the difference in the strength of the main players on both sides is too great."

Actually, Mammon's statement is somewhat sophistry.

In terms of trainer skill alone, Plantina is currently stronger than Serena, after all, Plantina has been trained by Team Rocket and has participated in many battles.

The difference in trainer skill level is indeed not enough to completely overwhelm Serena.

The most important factor is the difference in the strength of the main lineups of both sides.

However, the champion-level Garchomp that Prantina herself trained could actually completely suppress Serena.

Ultimately, the environment in which they grow up plays a very important role in the development of talented trainers like them.

Of course, there are indeed differences in the strength of the main players themselves.

Serena's current main lineup is indeed only average in strength, although it is quite strong under her guidance. However, when facing 'monsters' of equal talent, the pressure immediately mounts.

Serena's current situation is the same as Ash's before. It's not obvious in normal times, but when she encounters the same opponent, her natural weaknesses will be exposed.

Tanabata Bluebird? Mega Meowth? Clefairy?
It's not that Mammon looks down on these Pokémon; as I said before, Serena can also train them to be very strong.

But that will take time.

Otherwise, with the same breeding time, how can Altaria compare to Garchomp? How can Meowth compare to Pheromosa?

How can Pixi compare to Emperor Yan?
Isn't this making things difficult for them?

"If there were a better environment to provide Serena with resources for growth, I think Serena would be able to transform very quickly."

"What do you think, Miss Karuno?"

They won't even act!

Karna's fair face twitched slightly. Why don't you just say Serena joined Team Rocket and you'll give her more resources?

ridiculous! !
What the Rockets can give, I, Carlos, can also give!

Want to kidnap Serena? Dream on!

The battle ended quickly, and Serena was momentarily stunned as she watched Greninja being defeated by the opponent's Emperor Naboo.

She lost. In this all-out battle, she lost cleanly and decisively.

Throughout the entire process, she only defeated one Pheromosa, and then lost to Plantina's second main Pokémon, Emperor Naboo.

How should I put it? I'm really quite disappointed.

"Are you alright, Serena?"

A gentle, girlish voice reached Serena's ears, bringing her back to her senses.

Serena looked up and found that Prantina had already come to her.

"I'm okay... Hikaru, you're so amazing~"

Serena pursed her lips, forced a smile, and praised Plantina.

She had always thought she was an excellent trainer, especially among her peers, but today's battle really taught her a lesson.

"Thank you~ Serena, you're really strong too."

Prandina smiled without showing her teeth, her smile tinged with shyness and reserve.

Serena was a little embarrassed. Was she really that strong? She got pushed around six times in a row...

This battle situation undoubtedly demonstrates a significant gap in strength between the two sides, although Serena's lack of understanding of Pheromosa's characteristics played a part.

But Serena didn't want to make excuses for herself.

A crushing defeat is a crushing defeat.

"I didn't mean anything by it. If it were the old me, I would be about the same as you, Serena, but now I'm much, much stronger than before."

Prandina realized that her words might not be appropriate for the current situation and quickly explained.

"?"

Serena was puzzled.

“It was Mr. Mammon; he helped me become stronger,” Plantina said with a smile, her voice filled with gratitude and emotion.

Mammon spared no expense in providing the environment, superior resources, and powerful Pokémon he grew up in.

For example, the Flame Emperor, which Plantina understood, was essentially a gift from Mammon to her.

This further strengthened Prandina's resolve.

As long as Mr. Mammon's ideas don't 'change,' even if it's the Elf League, Plantina will firmly stand on Mr. Mammon's side!
Serena was taken aback by Prandina's words.

Was it Mr. Mammon who helped Plantina become stronger?

What does it mean?
However, it's difficult to say for sure what the specifics of Prantina are, especially since Carlos champion Karuno is still there.

"What a wonderful battle, Ms. Serena. You are indeed an excellent trainer."

Mammon walked over and praised him with a smile.

"Compared to Xiaoguang, I'm still far behind." Serena couldn't help but feel a little disappointed upon hearing this, and shook her head.

"Dawn is the strongest rookie trainer in Sinnoh, so don't be discouraged, Ms. Serena. I think if you work hard, you will have a chance to defeat Dawn."

Mammon encouraged the girl.

“That’s right, Serena, you need to have confidence in yourself.”

Karuno felt she couldn't just stand there, or Mammon would say all the nice things she wanted to hear.

"Thank you, I will continue to work hard."

Serena pursed her lips and thanked Mammon with a gentle smile.

But in reality, what she was thinking about more was what Plantina had just said: that Mr. Mammon had helped her become stronger.

If Prantina can do it, then I should be able to too, right?
But how exactly was it done?
Serena hesitated. After all, she and Mr. Mammon had only just met, and it would be too hasty to ask directly.

However, she does care about this.

Serena was already strong, and having just suffered a crushing defeat, she was very curious to know exactly how Plantina had become so strong.

Never mind, I'll ask again next time.

After chatting with Karuno and Serena for a while, Mammon took his leave with Cattleya and the other two girls.

Seeing Mammon and the others leave, Karuno immediately bid farewell to Serena and rushed back to the Alliance Building, arriving at the office of the Alliance President, Carlos.

"Guild Master! Something terrible has happened! Team Rocket is attacking!"

(End of this chapter)