Pokémon: Start with an Admiral Crab!

Crack-!

The bonfire was burning brightly, and sparks kept flying out, trying to jump out of the surrounding hot rocks and escape to the soft beach.

On the beach, people gathered in twos and threes at the long table next to the bonfire, eating pre-dinner fruits, drinking some drinks, and waiting for the party to officially begin.

Wang Yao also brought a bottle of refreshing soda and took a plate of freshly cut ice watermelon from the long table.

In the afternoon, he had found time to send the newly captured Earth Dragon King to Professor Oak.

The other party is very interested in this Pokémon, and after looking up the information, it is probably time to make the payment.

Wang Yao felt particularly happy at the thought of receiving another scientific research grant.

At this time, he was sitting relaxed under a coconut tree, occasionally raising his hand to take a sip of cold soda, and then forking a piece of watermelon into his mouth.

The sea breeze blew past, raising the cries of a few seagulls amid the sound of the waves.

"The grilled fish is ready—!"

Two pairs of big hands wearing scald-proof gloves lifted the big fish from the fire one after another.

The browned fish skin is shiny and smells delicious.

Wang Yao also followed the crowd toward the bonfire.

The main course is served, which also means the official start of tonight’s bonfire party.

"Come on, Ayao, try it!"

Uncle Wuzhu cut a large piece of meat from the belly of the fattest fish and handed it to Wang Yao.

"This big barracuda swims very fast in the sea and is very difficult to catch - it broke through three nets before it was scooped up."

"Ah, thanks."

Wang Yao took the plate and used a fork to peel off the fish skin, revealing the snow-white fish meat inside.

The high temperature melts the fat, making the whole piece of fish as chewy as jelly.

Fishermen on the island called the barracuda "small barracuda", while the evolved barracuda was called the "big barracuda". Small barracuda was easy to catch, and Wang Yao had also fished for it. The main dish during his dinner with Captain Li Yang on the Ink Sea Horse was a barracuda.

But it is rare to see a big barracuda, which swims at an amazing speed in the sea and can patrol and hunt at a speed of more than 185 knots. (About kilometers per hour)

“Ha-ha! Ha-ha!”

Wang Yao put the charred fish skin and the tender fish meat into his mouth and chewed them.

The freshly grilled fish was steaming hot, and Wang Yao had to open his mouth and breathe out.

“It smells so good, and the heat is just right!”

After taking a sip of refreshing soda and swallowing the cooled fish, Wang Yao did not hesitate to praise the fish.

"Haha, as long as you like it..."

Uncle Wuzhu saw that the atmosphere was getting lively and took the lead in raising his glass.

"Everyone! Let's toast to our new friend Ayao from the Third Island!"

As Uncle Wuzhu took the lead in expressing his gratitude, the islanders also raised their glasses enthusiastically.

"Oh oh-Ayao!"

"Thanks for your help!"

"As expected of a trainer from a big city! So reliable!"

"Thank you so much!"

"What a warm-hearted young man!"

Helping the islanders to build a bridge was actually just a small matter, but Wang Yao also took the opportunity to take care of Xiao Mi who came to the island alone and sent him back to his family.

The islanders were as close as a family, and Wang Yao's rescue of Xiao Mi was equivalent to rescuing their own child.

This favor is much greater than repairing the cable bridge, so the islanders are very grateful for Wang Yao's enthusiastic behavior.

"Everyone is so polite!"

Wang Yao responded with a smile.

"Repairing the bridge was a joint effort of everyone. I just did some insignificant work - I am ashamed! I am ashamed!"

"——Come on! I'll toast to everyone!"

Wang Yao symbolically raised his glass of Jinshuang soda and sipped it back.

"Okay, stop standing there - such good grilled fish won't taste good if it gets cold!"

After a few simple pleasantries, Wang Yao handed over the hosting responsibility to Wu Zhu, carried the food tray to the long table, and picked out a few pieces of fruit to go with the meal.

"As expected, high-end ingredients... often only require the simplest cooking methods."

Wang Yao picked up another piece of fish and put it into his mouth.

This grilled fish is seasoned with only a few pinches of sea salt, but its texture and taste surpass the best steaks in the high-end restaurants in Tokiwa City.

"Guji~"

The giant crab suddenly came up to Wang Yao.

“Gurgle, gurgle~”

The giant crab seemed to casually stretch out its claws to pick up a pomelo fruit, but its triangular eyes were fixed on the plate in Wang Yao's hand.

"Didn't you have dinner?"

Wang Yao turned his head and raised the plate high.

The bonfire party didn't start until eight o'clock, but Daidai had already cooked dinner at half past five.

Mushroom soup with fried pork chops, and endless tree fruits...Since everyone contributed today, dinner was more sumptuous than usual.

So he knew that this guy was actually full, but he just felt greedy again when he smelled the grilled fish.

"Guji~"

The giant crab held the pomelo fruit and walked away a few steps as if nothing had happened, then turned its back to Wang Yao, revealing its desolate crab shell silhouette.

It seems like it says nothing, but it actually says it all.

"...Really? I can only give you a small bite!"

Wang Yao plucked at the plate twice and picked up a small piece of fish fillet with his fork.

"Gurg!"

The giant crab appeared in front of Wang Yao, opened its mouth wide and swallowed the fish on the fork in one gulp.

"Guji~~"

The giant crab savored the grilled fish for a few seconds and then focused its gaze on Wang Yao's plate again.

"No more! If you want to eat it, go catch it yourself in the sea!"

Wang Yao will not indulge this guy this time.

He has left his stomach empty for dinner!

"Guji~"

The giant crab then spit out bubbles and crawled back into the sea step by step.

"Ji Ka~"

Just as the giant crab finished fighting the autumn wind, a cowardly bug jumped out from the corner of the beach.

"Rada!"

The greedy Lada also followed.

Next up is Scyther and Pidgeot…

Even a shark fin emerged from the sea...

That is to say, Daidai, who "has no worldly desires", and the new member of the team, the still somewhat restrained Dream-Inducing Tapir, did not come together to beg for food.

"You damn crab—look at me! It's all your fault!"

Wang Yao cursed at the giant crab in the sea.

"One bite each - remember the taste after you eat it! Catch it yourself next time!"

Wang Yao asked the Pokémon to line up and gave each of them a small piece, never giving more than that.

To be fair, Wang Yao gave Daidai and the Dream-Inducing Tapir a taste as well.

"shark--!"

Even the megalodon, which has the largest mouth, could only taste a tiny bit of meat that was not enough to fill its teeth.

"You're the fastest swimmer. It's up to you when I can get it next time!"

Wang Yao deliberately rubbed the greasy fork on the megalodon's nose.

"Shark~"

In fact, there is no need to remember the smell specifically, because the megalodon knows what the scoophead dart looks like.

However, this Pokémon does swim very fast. It had encountered it before and was unable to catch up with it in a hurry.

But at that time it didn’t know that this thing was so delicious - next time, it will definitely burst out with all its strength!