Chapter 220:Diancie's Battle Growth

Kiko didn’t wake up until noon.

When she woke up, she saw Mikoharu, who for some reason was drenched in sweat, sitting under the Cornn Berry vines behind the farmhouse, trying to cool off.

"Why do you look so exhausted?"

Kiko, still in her pajamas, walked down curiously.

Mikoharu sighed. "Did we get our roles reversed?"

"Wasn’t I supposed to be the one sleeping in today?"

Kiko’s face turned red.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

So, naturally, Kiko had been full of enthusiasm last night.

But Natsume’s stamina was too much, and Kiko realized she couldn’t handle it alone.

Remembering the unspeakable scenes from last night, Kiko cupped her burning cheeks.

Kiko quickly changed the subject. "Anyway."

"How did you spend your morning?"

Mikoharu handed Kiko a Berry. "This morning, I just took a simple stroll around the farm garden."

"I took a lot of nice photos."

"After breakfast, I saw Meltan gathering, and I remembered what you said about Miltank."

"So, I went with everyone to milk the cows."

"Miltank’s personality is so gentle."

Although Mikoharu looked exhausted, she immediately became animated as she recounted her morning experiences.

"After bringing back the fresh milk, I went with Dragonite to pick Springy Mushrooms."

"Those Springy Mushrooms were huge, almost like small trees."

"Of course, picking mushrooms with Dragonite was also a fresh experience."

Mikoharu glanced at the time on her phone.

"It’s almost one o’clock."

"Princess Diancie said Natsume arranged a battle for her. Since you’re up now, let’s go watch it together."

"Diancie’s battle? Of course, we have to go see that."

Kiko ran back into the house. "Wait for me to change clothes!"

Down at the foot of the mountain, the farm was already bustling with people.

Today’s battle was taking place on the regular battle arena.

"There are so many people. I can’t see anything."

Mikoharu stood on her tiptoes, trying to peer over the crowd, but it was no use.

She looked enviously at Kiko beside her. "Ugh... if only you could share half your leg length with me."

Kiko smiled at the petite Mikoharu. "I don’t think that’s possible."

"Mamoswine~"

As they were talking, a deep voice came from behind them.

Mamoswine approached.

"Are you saying I can sit on your back?"

Mamoswine nodded.

Mikoharu was overjoyed. "Thank you, Mamoswine~"

She climbed onto Mamoswine’s back.

Mamoswine then looked at Kiko.

Kiko waved her hand with a smile. "I’m fine, thanks."

"Mamoswine~"

Mamoswine stood up, its three-meter-tall frame instantly giving Mikoharu a clear view over the crowd.

On the battle arena.

"Natsume, I’m ready."

Diancie stood confidently in front of Natsume.

"Then get out there."

"Yes, Natsume."

Diancie stepped onto the battle arena with full confidence.

Today’s challenger was a Trainer aiming for Regional-level gym badges.

Arin, a Trainer with a very androgynous appearance.

She currently had only two Regional-level Gym badges, meaning she had some strength but wasn’t overwhelmingly powerful.

This made her a perfect opponent for Diancie at this stage.

After Rotom the referee announced the rules, Arin quickly threw out her Poké Ball.

"Let’s go, Samurott!"

Rotom the referee, seeing both sides were ready, declared, "Battle begin!"

Arin immediately commanded, "Samurott, use Water Gun!"

"Diancie, Light Screen!"

Diancie faced forward, extending her hand, and a transparent Light Screen instantly appeared.

Bam~

The Water Gun hit the Light Screen, splashing to the sides.

Natsume said, "Ancient Power!"

Diancie had already broken the habit of verbally responding during battles.

As soon as Natsume spoke, a barrage of rocks quickly formed in front of Diancie and shot toward Samurott.

"Samurott, use Aqua Jet to charge through!"

"Samurott!"

Samurott stared at the incoming rocks, and water surged around its body.

The cylindrical water flow enveloped Samurott, then with a powerful burst, it shot through the rocks, heading straight for Diancie.

"Reflect!"

Diancie’s eyes flashed, and another glass-like wall materialized.

Bam~

Samurott’s body slammed into the Reflect, producing a heavy thud.

Seeing this, Diancie didn’t need Natsume’s command and immediately used Ancient Power again.

A dense cluster of rocks appeared above Samurott.

Boom~ Bam~ Bam~

The rocks rained down.

Samurott’s body was instantly buried under the falling rocks and the rising dust.

Before the smoke could clear.

Diancie’s hands were already gathering energy for Rock Slide.

A massive rock formed in Diancie’s hands.

Diancie had changed a lot through her battles and training on the farm.

This change was most evident during battles.

"Samurott!"

From within the swirling yellow smoke, a roar echoed.

Samurott was clearly not out of the fight yet.

It stood up and charged out of the smoke toward Diancie.

Water swirled around its arm as it slashed at Diancie.

This was Razor Shell!

"Diancie, Rock Slide!"

"Yes~"

Diancie, already prepared, hurled the Rock Slide at Samurott.

The Rock Slide shattered on Samurott’s body, turning into countless small stones.

Samurott wobbled, then collapsed to the ground.

Notice: Diancie gained 2423 Experience Points. Diancie leveled up to 40.

Increase: Diancie learned a new move, Power Gem.

Diancie felt the change in her energy and looked at the fallen Samurott.

"Natsume."

Diancie turned excitedly to Natsume. "I think I learned a new move."

Natsume smiled. "Really? Then let’s see its power in the next battle."

"Yes, Natsume~"