Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 157 Daigo persuades the sheep, the evolution of the last Woolstätter.

"Kang Jin..."

After regaining its senses, Metagross looked apologetic. Immediately after its Mega Evolution, it felt a sudden surge of psychic power within it, transforming its personality into that of a cold-blooded, ruthless computer.

Logically, this shouldn't happen to a champion-level animal.

"It's alright, as long as no one got hurt. But this also shows that Mega Evolution has been a great help to you. That's why this powerful force caused you to lose control," Su Yu said with a smile.

"Mwah~" The little sheep mounts nodded in agreement, indicating that they were very magnanimous and would not hold a grudge over the little things that had just happened.

Two servings of grass cake will solve the problem.

"Kangjin?" What's that?

Metagross scratched its head.

After some thought, Daigo agreed with Su Yu's analysis. He had only recently become the Hoenn Champion, and this solo appearance was a test given to him by the League, who felt he wasn't mature enough yet.

It now seems that he, like Metagross, still has a long way to go.

"It seems I can't spend too much time indulging in digging for stones anymore. If I want to dig, I can do it anytime after I step down as champion."

"In the meantime, we should focus more on Metagross's training."

Daigo thought to himself.

Mikoli, who was far away and engaged in a magnificent battle with his master Adam, suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

Su Yu glanced at the time and said:

"Alright, it's lunchtime. Mr. Daigo, would you be interested in staying for lunch?"

Upon hearing this, Daigo glanced at Metagross, who was already playing happily with its mounts, Eyjafjalla and Growlithe, and nodded in agreement.

"Then I'll trouble you."

……

That noon.

Since there were distinguished guests present, Su Yu prepared a very lavish lunch. In addition to various fish caught from the lake, there were also energy cubes and desserts made from various tree fruits.

After lunch, Steven spent the afternoon practicing Mega Evolution with Metagross.

Having learned from its first Mega Evolution experience, Metagross did not go berserk again after its Mega Evolution this time. Through repeated practice, it has also accumulated considerable proficiency in Mega Evolution.

"Kongin~!" After training, Metagross played with the Pokémon on the ranch.

The Dedoo and the others were particularly curious about this rare Pokémon. After Metagross invited them, they climbed onto Metagross's body and experienced the feeling of floating off the ground.

Daigo continued his tour of the ranch with Su Yu, and through Su Yu's detailed explanations, Daigo gained a profound understanding of how the ranch operated.

He suddenly realized:

"I never knew ranches could be run like this. I've learned something new. Thank you, Su Yu."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing.

I glanced at the time; it was nearly dusk. In the dark sky on the horizon, the stars were beginning to emerge from the night.

"Time flies, it's time for dinner again."

"Why don't you take a stroll around the ranch? I'll go prepare dinner first," Su Yu asked Daigo.

"Either is fine, or I can help you in the kitchen?" Daigo replied.

After lunch, Daigo had no doubt about Su Yu's culinary skills. There were very few chefs of this caliber even in Devon.

Upon hearing this, Su Yu shook his head and said:

"There's no reason to let guests come into the kitchen to help."

With that, Su Yu turned and went back to the hut.

After Su Yu left, Daigo took a walk in the ranch.

Just then, the woolly sheep from earlier in the day came out looking dejected. Seeing this, Daigo asked curiously:

"What's wrong, Woolwire? What happened?"

"Meow..."

Upon seeing Daigo, Woolpis trotted over and nuzzled him with its head.

Daigo also revealed his gentle and refined smile. After some interaction with Woolstaff, he finally understood what Woolstaff meant.

"You mean... because you haven't evolved yet, you've been ostracized by the other two woolly sheep?"

"Mwah..." The woolly sheep nodded.

Daigo shook his head and smiled helplessly. He said:

"Evolution is something that can't be forced, but you don't need to worry about it too much."

"Sometimes, if you can't achieve something, just let it be. You just need to be the best version of yourself. If you can't evolve, then strive to become the strongest Woolstätter in the world. When that happens, no one will dare to look down on you, because you've already done your best."

As he spoke, Daigo also recalled his childhood. As the son of Zivchi Hibiscus, he also faced considerable pressure when he was young.

Back then, his father also gave him a uniquely colored iron dumbbell. It was because of the iron dumbbell's companionship that he has come this far.

"A world with Pokémon is wonderful..."

Daigo put his hands behind his head, lay back on the grass, and sighed.

It's unimaginable what he would be like in a world without Pokémon.

Meanwhile, Wooloo was also greatly encouraged after hearing Daigo's words. Its eyes hardened, and it began practicing the [Tackle] move on a nearby rock.

Through constant practice, the Woolstaff suddenly learned a completely new trick. At the same time, a white light suddenly shone from its body.

"This is... a self-sacrificing charge?"

Su Yu, who happened to be passing by, murmured, "This is a Normal-type move with a power of 120; it's quite difficult to learn."

"And... the Woolst sheep has actually evolved."

Good grief, no matter how much I help you, you never evolve. But then Steven talks to you for a bit, and you just evolve?

What's so special about this? Did the champion personally enlighten him?

After the white light dissipated, a Wooloo appeared in front of Su Yu and Daigo. Like the other two Wooloos, it learned the move "Leap" upon evolving.

This may be because when they are in their Woolblade form, they are usually too lazy to walk and instead move by hopping around in a ball shape, which allows them to have a deep understanding of the "Leap" move.

With hopping and leaping motions, the fluffy horned sheep soared into the air. Then, it used a ramming attack to accelerate itself.

With the added power of its attack, it crashed into the ground, creating a huge crater.

"Mahah~!!" Phowa!!

After climbing out of the deep pit, Wooloo shouted. This attack had reached a level that was quite excellent even among professional-grade Pokémon.

"What a pity, they were cuter before they evolved. Perhaps this is the price of becoming stronger," Su Yu said half-jokingly.

At this point, all three Woolblade sheep in the ranch had completed their evolution. However, on the other hand, due to the Water of Life, the mount sheep showed no signs of evolving.

However, because they were still in their initial forms, even Daigo, the champion, didn't notice anything unusual about them when he first arrived at the ranch. This seems to make it easier for them to "play dumb and outsmart the enemy" as described in web novels?

(End of this chapter)