Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 158 Camping, Daigo's Invitation

After completing its evolution, the woolly sheep immediately went back to find its two other companions who had ostracized it, and challenged them.

The two companions were unaware that the Woolhorn had learned a completely new move. They assumed it had just evolved and was still inexperienced, so they enthusiastically accepted the challenge.

Unexpectedly... they were all defeated by [Sacrifice Charge].

The power of this move is still too great.

The winning woolly-horned sheep laughed heartily:

"Mahya~!" Now you know who's the boss, huh?

Su Yu: ...This line won't work, I'll get scolded.

Just then, Su Yu finished cooking dinner. He brought the food to the dining room and said:

"The last dish is ready too! Tonight we're having seafood risotto with a strong Parthian flavor."

By adding grouper, crab meat, squid rings, and tender shrimp, along with fragrant pork ham, a delicious and visually appealing seafood risotto is created. Although it's a mixed dish, this very combination makes it even more appetizing.

Just looking at this dish makes your mouth water. Even Daigo, who is used to eating meat and fish at home, swallowed hard the moment he saw the seafood rice.

"Alright, everyone, come and eat," Su Yu called out.

Upon hearing this, Aggron and Skarmory immediately and gracefully took their seats and tied napkins around their necks. Their speed left the Growlithe standing nearby dumbfounded.

Growlithe: That fast, senior!

Meanwhile, Metagross was still exchanging the secrets of Steel-type energy with Squirtle. After learning from Metagross, Squirtle felt that it had benefited a lot.

Now, there's hope of mastering the Iron Wall technique.

Farfetch'd stood to the side, holding its onion blade, watching Metagross with curiosity. "I wonder... can my sword cleave this giant monster in two?"

Alcremie used her Dazzling Magic spell to light her way back to the ranch. She was late because she had accidentally played with the Squirrel for too long.

Fortunately, it has the magic of shimmering light, so it's no longer afraid of the dark. Holding the fairy gem, it can illuminate its surroundings as brightly as it desires.

However, since fairy gems are consumables, they need to be replenished frequently.

"Such a sumptuous and delicious dinner deserves to be savored." Before anyone knew it, Daigo had taken his seat and tied a napkin around his neck.

Seeing this, Su Yu smiled and said:

"Actually, there's no need for that. You can always come back here if you want to eat here in the future. As long as I'm here, it'll be perfectly fine."

Looking out the window at the now-dark grassland, Su Yu continued:

"By the way, since we just moved to a new house, I haven't set up the bed in the guest room yet. How about we go camping tonight? Perfect, we can bring the Pokémon along."

"Sure, I've often camped before when I was digging for rocks in the wild, so I'm an old hand at it," Daigo said with a smile.

After dinner, Su Yu and the others went outside and set up their tents.

Seeing that Su Yu was busy, Alcremie offered to help him set up the tent. Growlithe, on the other hand, sat leisurely to the side, digesting the delicious meal he had just eaten.

The three Woollings were chasing and playing around, while Squirtle ran over to Aggron and Skarmory to learn Steel-type defensive techniques, wanting to use them on its shell.

After all, besides being a rock enthusiast, Steven is also a champion known for his Steel-type moves. His favorite move is even Steel Wing.

The other lambs were also lying down to the side, taking a rest after their meal, except for the lead lamb, which was still working hard.

It's trying to use the energy within its body to enhance those Grass-type moves. After all, theoretically, Grassy Terrain only became so powerful after being enhanced by special energy.

Therefore, this little sheep mount wants to use the same method to enhance other moves.

After numerous attempts, it finally succeeded. Enhanced by the special energy within its body, the vine whip it wielded became incredibly thick and powerful.

With a single strike, it cleaved a deep trench in the ground, its power no less than that of the pseudo-mad plant, and even more energy-efficient.

"What??"

Hearing the commotion, the other two ram mounts quickly gathered around. Daigo looked up and, while setting up the tent, said:

"Those little lambs on your ranch... they're pretty strong."

The three-in-one grassy field during the day truly amazed Daigo. He never expected that the few ordinary little lambs he rode on the ranch could possess such great strength.

Although it only briefly shook the Mega Metagross, its power was enough to rival some of the Elite Four members.

Su Yu smiled and said:

"Your Pokémon aren't bad either."

The implication is that you must be someone special.

It's time to reveal your true identity, kid?

Upon hearing this, Daigo smiled and shook his head, saying:

"Actually... I was the Hoenn Champion."

"Ah, is that so? That's amazing!" Su Yu said, feigning surprise.

Daigo: "...You don't seem surprised at all. It looks like you're faking it."

"Uh, cough cough..." Su Yu hesitated for a moment, then continued:

"Actually, I've known for a long time that you're no ordinary person. It's just that I didn't expect you to be the Hoenn champion."

"Speaking of which, my ancestors actually left me some information about Hoenn, which was all dug up from the secret realms. So, I have some understanding of Hoenn."

"I see..." Daigo nodded. "I can see that. After all, you can even identify Metagross's Mega Stone. You must be quite knowledgeable in this area."

"Speaking of which... since you're so interested in Hoenn, how about coming with me for a stroll around Hoenn?"

"Huh?" Su Yu was taken aback. Was it that sudden?

Moreover, Hoenn is not so easy to enter these days. The spatial barriers around the realm haven't dissipated, and the entrances and exits are not particularly stable. Therefore, the Alliance strictly limits the number of people entering and exiting each day.

If it weren't for something serious, outsiders might not even be able to get in.

Daigo's invitation effectively opened this door for Su Yu. Su Yu pondered for a moment before replying:

"But I have a lot of things to do on my ranch. If I want to go, I'm afraid I'll have to wait until I'm done."

By then, the entrances and exits to the Hoenn's secret realm will likely have stabilized. Entering then will probably be much easier.

"I see..." Daigo's tone was slightly regretful. After all, it was rare to meet a trainer in the Eastern Empire with whom he could get along so well.

"Then why don't you... send your Pokémon with me to Hoenn?" As he said this, Steven glanced at Squirtle, who was talking to Aggron not far away.

It seems that Pokémon is also quite interested in Hoenn.

"Huh?"

Should we let Squirtle go to Hoenn with Steven?

That seems like a pretty good choice. Besides, with Steven going along, Squirtle might even get some guidance from the champion, and his skills should improve considerably.

After all, Squirtle is now considered one of the weakest creatures on the ranch.

The champion personally instructed him, and after undergoing numerous trials by Gym Leaders in Hoenn, he returned home and brutally defeated the Gym Leaders of the Eastern Region...

Squirtle, I've already written your script, get going!

(End of this chapter)