Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

"That child doesn't like lively occasions," Dr. Futo said.

Ange pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then waved to the small Munchlax who was feasting not far away. The little Munchlax was taken aback for a moment, then, with a plate of cake in its left hand and a glass of juice in its right, waddled towards Ange.

When it reached Ange's side, Ange pointed to Pāipa and whispered a few words in its ear. The little Munchlax was first stunned, then nodded confidently at Ange and scurried towards Pāipa.

From afar, Ange and the others saw Pāipa startled by the sudden arrival of the little Munchlax. The little Munchlax stuffed the cake and juice in its hands into Pāipa's hands, then went to get another serving. On its way back, it said something to Pāipa, and Pāipa suddenly burst out laughing, and soon they were playing together.

Seeing this scene, Dr. Orin and Dr. Futo couldn't help but smile.

Ange thought: As expected of Munchlax, no one can resist its cuteness!

"Your Highness Ange, thank you," Dr. Orin said gratefully.

Dr. Futo also said, "Yes, ever since we left the Pādea region, Pāipa has been depressed. This is the first time he's been so happy."

Ange smiled and said, "It's nothing, but although you two doctors are busy with work, you should still take some time to spend more time with your child. Children are like Pokémon, they will feel lonely without the companionship of their trainer (parents)."

The two doctors were stunned upon hearing this, then looked thoughtful.

Dr. Orin said sincerely, "What Your Highness Ange said makes sense. We are usually busy with work... we really spend very little time with Pāipa."

Dr. Futo also said with a guilty expression, "Yes."

At this moment, someone suddenly exclaimed behind Ange, "Your Highness Ange? You're here for the banquet too!"

Ange looked back and saw a burly man holding a Gluttonous Piglet, looking at him in surprise.

"Mr. Nasir?" Ange was equally surprised.

Dr. Futo said, "Your Highness Ange, Mr. Nasir, do you know each other?"

Ange explained with a smile, "Mr. Nasir is a customer at my shop."

Only then did Dr. Orin and Dr. Futo remember the rumors about Ange, that this prince seemed to have opened a restaurant.

"That's right, that's right!" Nasir nodded repeatedly, "The buns and steamed buns at Your Highness Ange's shop are really delicious!" He said with a look of aftertaste.

The Gluttonous Piglet also nodded along with Nasir, with the same expression.

"Mr. Nasir, you're still the same as always, always wanting to invest everywhere."

Only after the introduction of the two doctors did Ange know that Mr. Nasir was the main investor in their scientific research cooperation with Azote.

He really is rich, Ange couldn't help but sigh inwardly, not much money can support this level of scientific research investment.

"That's right!" Ange suddenly said, "Can I know what project the two doctors are researching in cooperation with Azote?"

"Of course," Dr. Orin nodded with a smile.

Dr. Futo followed up, "We are researching the ecosystem of the Great Pādea Crater."

The Great Pādea Crater is located in the center of the Pādea region and was formed more than a million years ago. Due to its dangerous terrain, even though countless people have wanted to enter it for exploration over the years, they have still not succeeded.

Until recent years, with the Alliance's development of the Great Pādea Crater, an observation station was built inside, allowing people to enter the crater.

However, even so, the Alliance can only develop the outside of the crater, and the inside of the crater is still full of mysteries.

Moreover, the Great Pādea Crater is currently not allowed to be entered by other people. Only scientific researchers can enter, and Dr. Orin and Dr. Futo are the main scientific researchers in charge of studying the Great Pādea Crater.

The Terastal phenomenon that has just emerged in the Pādea region is also a major topic of research for the two doctors.

This time, the two doctors came to the Azote Kingdom to further explore the Great Pādea Crater through cooperation and with the help of mysterious science.

Ange and the two doctors, Himeya, and Edward talked about this cooperation. Suddenly, a commotion came from not far away.

"What's wrong?" Ange asked in confusion.

Dr. Orin explained, "Should be the scheduled battle program time is up?"

"Battle program?" Ange asked.

Himeya explained, "Yes, the two doctors brought the Terastal phenomenon unique to the Pādea region, so we specially arranged a battle program to let the trainers of Azote see what Terastal is like."

"I see!" Ange suddenly understood.

Then Ange saw the people in the banquet hall rushing towards another direction like a tide.

Dr. Orin asked, "Your Highness, would you like to go and see it together?"

"Of course!" Ange agreed readily, he really wanted to see what Terastal was like.

"Your Majesty the King, Princess, Mr. Nasir, let's go together then," Dr. Futo said to Edward and Himeya.

Edward: "Of course, together."

So the group came to the battle arena prepared by the royal family in advance. When they entered, two people were already fighting.

The battle was between a man and a woman, both around fifteen or sixteen years old. The boy's Pokémon was one of the Pādea region's starter Pokémon, the Scorching Croc, a fire-type Pokémon; the girl's was a Clefairy bred by the Azote royal family, a fairy-type Pokémon.

Himeya introduced to Ange: "The boy using the Scorching Croc is Grant, a student from the Orange Academy in the Pādea region. The one using the Clefairy is Stella, a student from the royal trainer school, she is also a candidate for the royal palace guard."

The Azote royal family has its own specially established trainer school, and most of the students who graduate from it will work in various parts of the Azote Kingdom.

After listening to the introduction, Ange nodded and turned his gaze back to the field.

Grant: "Scorching Croc, Flamethrower!"

As Grant's voice fell, the Scorching Croc opened its mouth and spewed a pillar of fire towards the Clefairy on the opposite side.

The Clefairy did not dodge, but used Light Screen under Stella's command.

The pillar of fire hit the Light Screen, turning into scattered sparks, and the Clefairy was not greatly damaged.

Seeing this, Grant wanted to press the attack, but Stella reacted faster than him.

"Clefairy, Draining Kiss."

The Clefairy put its fingers to its lips, then waved forward casually, and suddenly purple hearts flew quickly towards the Scorching Croc.

Seeing this, Grant quickly shouted to the Scorching Croc: "Scorching Croc, dodge quickly!"

Torrid Croc ran to the left, but a Heart was there. It ran to the right, but the Heart floated to the right again. Finally, it lost control and plunged headfirst into a Heart. Then, as if drunk, it wobbled and couldn't stand still.

The effect of Angel's Kiss is to throw the opponent into a state of confusion.

Seeing this, the people from the Azoth Kingdom cheered for Stella. In comparison, Grant's classmates looked a little unhappy.

Although it was just a friendly exchange, both Azoth and Orange Academy cared about their reputation.

After falling into a state of confusion, Torrid Croc began to attack itself. Before long, it had beaten itself black and blue, and no matter how Grant called out, it was useless.

Stella naturally wouldn't miss this rare opportunity.

"Pipi, Water Pulse."

"Pipi~~"

Pipi responded and then condensed a ball of water in its hand and smashed it at Torrid Croc. Torrid Croc screamed and flew backward.

Water-type skills against Fire-type Pokémon.

It's super effective!

The Azoth royal family cheered enthusiastically again.

Dr. Orin exclaimed, "It seems our Orange Academy students still need more training."

Edward smiled and stroked the mustache at the corner of his mouth. "Just luck, all just luck!"

Ange: . . .

Jimeiya: . . .

Could you please make your smile a little smaller when you say that?

At this time, Torrid Croc finally recovered from its confused state. Grant looked at the battered Torrid Croc and knew it was time to show his trump card.

He suddenly held a purple sphere in his hand, which he threw at Torrid Croc. A large amount of unknown energy suddenly poured out of the sphere, surrounding Torrid Croc. Then, Torrid Croc's appearance underwent a huge change. It was covered in sparkling gems, and a strange ornament like a candlestick appeared on its head.

Seeing this, the people from the Azoth Kingdom exclaimed in surprise.

Dr. Furtu explained to Ange and the others, "This is Terastallizing, a special phenomenon that amplifies a Pokémon's abilities."

Then the two doctors introduced Ange and the others to the relevant knowledge of Terastallizing.

Terastallizing requires the use of a special item called a Tera Orb, which contains Tera Energy that allows Pokémon to Terastallize.

The energy in the Tera Orb is depleted after being used once and needs to be recharged using Tera Crystals, a special crystal that seeps out from the depths of Paldea.

These crystals are even more widespread in the Great Crater of Paldea.

After a Pokémon Terastallizes, its type becomes a single Tera Type. Not only does the original type's type bonus still exist, but the power of moves corresponding to the Tera Type is also increased.

If the Tera Type is the same as the original type, the increase in move power can even reach a terrifying two times.

It can be said that if Terastallizing is used well, it can greatly increase a Pokémon's maximum output, type matchups, and more.

"Grant is now using Tera Fire, which is the same type as Torrid Croc, so when Torrid Croc uses Fire-type moves later, the power of the moves will be doubled," Dr. Furtu explained.

Jimeiya and Edward suddenly understood.

"Indeed powerful."

Grant shouted to Torrid Croc in the arena, "Torrid Croc, use Flamethrower."

A pillar of fire, much thicker than before, surged towards Pipi. Despite the weakening effect of Light Screen, the pillar of fire still engulfed Pipi.

When the flames dissipated, Pipi had already lost its ability to battle.

"Pipi!"

Stella exclaimed and ran into the arena, hugging Pipi with a worried expression.

The referee announced, "Grant wins!"

For a time, the students from Orange Academy cheered.

The Azoth royal family couldn't help but complain in their hearts: What's so great? If it weren't for Terastallizing, who knows who would have won!

Several more sparring matches were held, but because the students from Orange Academy had mastered Terastallizing, Azoth mostly lost and won little. The smile on Edward's face had completely disappeared, while Dr. Orin and Dr. Furtu smiled brightly.

Dr. Orin said with some smugness, "How about it? Our Paldea's Terastallizing is not bad, right!"

"Indeed not bad," Edward said through gritted teeth.

Soon, a new opponent entered the arena. Orange Academy sent Nate, a second-year student, while Azoth sent Angel, the son of the Minister of Finance.

Jimeiya whispered to Ange, introducing the situation of both sides.

The battle began. Nate used a Bellibolt, an Electric-type Pokémon, while Angel used… a Beedrill?

Seeing Beedrill appear, the students from Orange Academy whispered to each other, seemingly convinced that Nate would win.

"Bellibolt, Discharge!"

As Nate's voice fell, blue electricity flickered on Bellibolt's body, and the electricity turned into an electric snake that shot towards Beedrill.

Just when everyone thought Beedrill was about to be hit, Beedrill's figure flickered, disappearing from its original position in the blink of an eye. When it reappeared, it was already behind Bellibolt.

So fast! Nate exclaimed in his heart and quickly reminded Bellibolt, "Bellibolt, behind you, dodge quickly!"

But it was too late.

Angel: "Beedrill, Fury Cutter!"

Beedrill waved its twin needles, repeatedly slashing at Bellibolt, who screamed and flew out.

Bellibolt's ability is Electromorphosis, which causes it to enter a charging state when attacked, and in the charging state, the power of Electric-type moves is increased.

After Bellibolt got up from the ground, electric light flickered on its body. Nate continued, "Bellibolt, Eerie Net!"

Beedrill's characteristic is its speed, and Eerie Net can effectively reduce the opponent's speed, of course, provided it can successfully hit.

Sure enough, Bellibolt failed to successfully capture Beedrill with Eerie Net several times. Even if it was in a charging state, and the power of Electric-type moves was increased, it was useless if it couldn't hit.

Angel: "Beedrill, Fury Cutter!"

Bellibolt was knocked away again.

The students from Orange Academy frowned tightly at this scene. At this moment, they finally realized that the Beedrill was not simple.

Looking at the battered Bellibolt, Nate gritted his teeth and decided to use Terastallizing. A purple orb appeared in his hand, the Tera Orb.

As he threw the Tera Orb, Tera Energy surrounded Bellibolt, and Bellibolt successfully Terastallized. Shiny gems wrapped around its body, and a lightbulb-like crown appeared on its head.

Looking at the Terastallized Bellibolt opposite him, Angel said meaningfully, "Don't think you're the only ones with trump cards!"