Chapter 211:Diancie's Mission! Farm's First Battle!

"Join Farm?"

Diancie looked at Natsume and asked, "Does joining Farm mean I have to stay here forever?"

Natsume shook his head. "Of course not."

"But if you want to, you can live here permanently."

"As for what kind of life you want to lead and what you want to do, that's entirely up to you."

After listening to Natsume, Diancie thought for a moment and replied, "I understand."

"If doing this will help me learn how to create Sacred Diamonds, then I'm willing."

Quest Triggered: The Studious Diancie

Quest Description: Diancie has heard of your abilities and has come to Farm to study. Please help Diancie master the Secret Technique: Diamond Storm.

Quest Reward: Rare Candy*6

Natsume glanced at the quest prompt, then gave Diancie a peculiar look.

The quest itself wasn't the issue.

It was just that Diancie's words gave off a strange vibe.

"Natsume?"

Seeing Natsume remain silent, Diancie grew nervous and asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

Natsume shook his head. "No, it's fine."

"If you're willing to stay, then come in."

"Don't resist."

Natsume took out a Poké Ball.

"Understood."

Diancie stared at the Poké Ball, watching as the red light shot out and enveloped her.

Shake~ Ding~.

Diancie, successfully captured.

"Come on out, Diancie."

Natsume released Diancie once more.

"What a strange feeling."

Diancie commented as soon as she appeared. "But it feels like I'm being restrained somehow."

Natsume put the Poké Ball away and said, "If you don't like it, you don't have to go back in."

"Is that really okay?"

"Of course. Everyone at Farm does the same."

"Let's go. We're preparing for your first gym battle."

Pokémon at Farm gain experience bonuses when battling in the Battle Arena.

If you manage to absorb some treasure during the battle, Diancie could reach level 50 in about a month.

Once Diancie reaches level 50, her strength will undoubtedly undergo a significant change, and she might naturally learn Diamond Storm.

Of course, if the Gym Leader isn't enough, then we'll aim for Champion level. We'll succeed eventually.

"Rotom, pull up the list of challengers for this afternoon. Let's see if there's a suitable opponent for Diancie."

"On it, Rotom."

Rotom brought up the list of registered challengers and projected their information in front of Natsume.

Natsume briefly scanned through their data and then settled on a challenger named Kumo.

Kumo was a Trainer currently challenging City-level gyms and had already earned five City-level gym badges.

His most frequently used Pokémon in gym battles were an Electabuzz and a Flying-type Noctowl.

Overall, his strength seemed fairly average among Trainers.

"Diancie, what do you think of him?"

Natsume asked, looking at Diancie, who was standing beside him, curiously observing the projection.

Diancie quickly replied, "No problem."

"Alright, then it's settled."

Natsume turned to Misaki and asked, "Want to come to the Battle Arena with us?"

"You two go ahead."

Misaki was putting various dairy products from the supermarket into the fridge. "It's too crowded down there."

"I'll have Rotom stream the battle for me."

Misaki had never been fond of crowded places.

"Alright."

Natsume looked at Diancie and said, "Let's go."

Diancie bowed. "Yes, Natsume~"

Outside the Battle Arena.

The previous battle had just ended.

The surrounding tourists were chatting.

"Jirachi, Manaphy, little Lugia, Meltan, and now Diancie."

Someone sighed. "Farm has already been home to five legendary Pokémon."

Another tourist laughed. "That's why people online call this place God's Hometown."

"But if we're talking about mythical Pokémon, my favorite is still Celebi."

A hat-wearing tourist mused. "If Gym Leader Natsume could let me time travel with Celebi, I'd even marry him and inherit this Farm."

"Wow, you really dare to dream."

Outside the crowd, a Trainer with an Electabuzz said, "Excuse me, everyone. My gym battle is about to start."

Hearing this, the tourists quickly made way.

"Good luck, kid."

The challenger smiled. "Thanks, I'll do my best!"

Once he reached the Battle Arena, he began stretching and waited for Farm's Pokémon to appear.

"The gym rules here are quite interesting."

Kumo looked at his Electabuzz and said, "It's true, you have to travel to meet more impressive people and see more amazing sights."

"Electabuzz~"

Electabuzz raised its arm, signaling that it would win no matter the opponent.

"Houndoom~"

A Houndoom shook its body.

Just as the Houndoom was about to enter the arena, Referee Rotom stopped it. "Hold on, Rotom."

Houndoom looked at Rotom, confused.

"For this battle, Gym Leader Natsume will be participating, Rotom."

"Houndoom."

Houndoom stepped back.

"Huh?"

Someone nearby overheard and exclaimed, "Gym Leader Natsume is joining?"

"Yes, Rotom."

Referee Rotom looked outside the crowd. "He's already here, Rotom."

Outside, Natsume, accompanied by Diancie, arrived at the venue to a wave of cheers.

Natsume waved at everyone, then used Teleport to bring Diancie onto the Battle Arena.

The challenger, Kumo, looked at Natsume in shock and nervously said, "Gym Leader Natsume, I'm Kumo from Shimizu-chō. Please guide me."

Natsume smiled gently. "No need to be nervous. Just do your best and enjoy the battle."

"Yes!"

Diancie, standing beside Natsume, thought, "Natsume seems deeply loved by the people."

"If that's the case, maybe I really can learn to create Sacred Diamonds here!"

Natsume glanced at Referee Rotom.

Referee Rotom flew to the center of the arena and announced, "The gym challenge rules are 2v2."

"The match ends when one Trainer's Pokémon are unable to battle."

"Additionally, only the challenger may switch Pokémon during the battle."

As Rotom explained the rules, many noticed Diancie standing beside Natsume.

"No way?"

Someone speculated. "Is Gym Leader Natsume really going to have Diancie participate in this match?"

"So, when Diancie asked for help earlier, she meant she wanted Gym Leader Natsume to help her get stronger?"

"If that's the case, this is going to be explosive."

"I knew Gym Leader Natsume was famous, but I never expected mythical Pokémon would come to Farm seeking his help."

Just as everyone guessed, when Rotom announced the start of the battle, Natsume looked at Diancie and said, "Go on. I'll support you."

"Yes, Natsume."

Diancie glanced at her opponent.

It was an Electabuzz.

A Pokémon Diancie had never seen before.

Kumo looked at Diancie with excitement. "I never thought I'd not only get to battle Gym Leader Natsume but also face a legendary Pokémon."

"How lucky!"

Kumo pumped his fist. "Electabuzz, after this battle, let's go buy some Pokémon lottery tickets."

Zap~

Electricity crackled around Electabuzz.

"Let's go, Quick Attack!"

"Electabuzz!"

Electabuzz instantly turned into a yellow flash, circling quickly and charging at Diancie from the side.

Electabuzz instantly transformed into a yellow flash, swiftly circling around and charging at Diancie from the side.

"To the left, Reflect!"

Diancie immediately turned to the left, raising her hand as a Reflect barrier quickly condensed in front of her.

Electabuzz reacted swiftly. Seeing the Reflect barrier blocking its path, it leaped into the air.

"Now, Ancient Power!"

Diancie's body tensed, and then numerous rocks began to materialize around her.

"Electabuzz, Thunder Shock!"

At the same time, Electabuzz in mid-air unleashed a bolt of lightning aimed at Diancie.

The rocks in front of Diancie shot upward, colliding with the lightning.

Bam~

In terms of move power, Diancie clearly had the upper hand.

Mid-air, smoke began to spread.

The energy impact caused Electabuzz to stagger as it landed back on the ground.

"How are you feeling?"

Natsume asked, looking at Diancie.

"Very nervous, Natsume."

Diancie honestly shared her current thoughts.

It seemed Diancie wasn’t used to battling much before.

However, Diancie’s battle talent wasn’t bad at all, as she executed Natsume’s commands perfectly.

"Is that so? Then keep that nervousness."

"Once more, Ancient Power!"

"Yes!"

Diancie’s body once again glowed with an earthy gray light.

Numerous rocks began to materialize around her.

"Electabuzz, dodge and then charge straight in!"

"Electabuzz!"

Electabuzz stood firmly, its gaze locked on Diancie. Just as the rocks around Diancie shot toward it, Electabuzz swiftly dashed forward.

Bam~ Bang~ Crash~

The rocks smashed into the ground, kicking up dust and smoke across the field.

Natsume watched as Electabuzz dodged the Ancient Power attack and closed in on Diancie.

Thunder Punch!

Zap~

Electricity crackled around Electabuzz’s fist.

"Now, Rock Slide!"

"Yes!"

A massive rock formed in front of Diancie.

At this distance, with Electabuzz already closing in, there wasn’t enough time to hurl the Rock Slide. But Natsume’s plan wasn’t to use it as an attack.

Electabuzz swung its fist forward.

Right in front of it, the massive rock was still condensing.

Zap~ Bam~

The punch landed squarely on the rock in front of Diancie.

The massive rock exploded instantly.

The energy shockwave radiated outward in all directions.

"Electabuzz!"

Electabuzz’s eyes widened, and in the next moment, it was sent flying by the explosive Rock-type energy.

"Cough, cough..."

Diancie coughed a couple of times, looking somewhat disheveled from the scattered rock fragments and dust.

But in reality, Diancie hadn’t taken much damage.

Her diamond-like body granted her incredible defensive capabilities.

"Once more, Ancient Power!"

"Yes!"

Ancient Power not only dealt significant damage but also had a chance to boost a Pokémon’s battle strength.

This time, Diancie’s use of Ancient Power was even faster.

Kumo nervously shouted, "Get up, Electabuzz!"

"Electabuzz!"

Electabuzz propped itself up with one hand.

Electabuzz looked up, only to see a barrage of rocks descending toward it.

Boom~

The rocks came crashing down.

Amid the deafening roar and tremors, smoke filled the air.

"Did I win?"

Diancie rubbed her hands together nervously, her gaze fixed on the slowly dissipating smoke.

Electabuzz's figure gradually became clear.

It lay on the ground, unconscious.

Notice: Diancie gained 3,422 Experience Points. Diancie's current Level: 38 (70,221/72,343).

Diancie's eyes lit up, and she turned to Natsume with a smile. "I won, Natsume!"

Natsume chuckled. "Good job, but the battle isn't over yet."

"Yes, Natsume."

Diancie gave Natsume a slight bow, then turned back to face the Battle Arena.

"Come back, Electabuzz."

Kumo recalled his Pokémon.

"As expected of Gym Leader Natsume, and Diancie's strength is incredible too."

Kumo tightened his grip on his Poké Ball. "But we're not giving up that easily."

"Go, Noctowl!"

With a flash of red light, a Noctowl emerged, spreading its wings and soaring into the sky.

Diancie looked at the owl-like Pokémon. "Another Pokémon I've never seen before."

Natsume smiled at Diancie's curious expression. "Every day, Pokémon from all over come here."

"So you can look forward to seeing more."

"Yes, Natsume."

Kumo began commanding Noctowl to attack. "Go, Noctowl! Show Gym Leader Natsume your strength!"

"Use Extrasensory!"

Noctowl fixed its gaze on Diancie, and under its crimson eyes, an invisible wave of energy shot toward Diancie.

Natsume calmly said, "Continue with Ancient Power."

"Yes!"

Once again, a multitude of rocks materialized around Diancie.

Noctowl, seeing the rocks flying toward it, immediately halted the release of Extrasensory and swiftly flapped its wings to dodge Diancie's attack.

Noctowl was doubly weak to Diancie's moves, and it didn’t want to take a direct hit.

Natsume continued, "Smack Down!"

"Yes!"

Diancie responded, and a small stone shot out rapidly.

Though Smack Down wasn’t particularly powerful, its speed made it effective.

The small stone quickly caught up to Noctowl, striking its wing.

"Noctowl!"

Noctowl lost its balance mid-air and began to plummet.

Natsume smiled faintly. "Ancient Power."

"Yes!"

Diancie always responded to Natsume's commands with a quick acknowledgment.

Natsume thought to himself, "After this battle, I’ll have to get Diancie to work on that habit."

"Noctowl, Endure!"

Boom~

The barrage of rocks engulfed Noctowl.

Noctowl, along with the rocks, crashed to the ground.

Dust flew everywhere.

Natsume commanded, "Rock Slide Stockpile!"

"Yes."

Diancie lifted a massive rock with both hands.

Meanwhile, from the dust and smoke, Noctowl, having endured the attack, burst out!

"Now!"

Diancie hurled the massive rock toward Noctowl.

Kumo urgently shouted, "Dodge it!"

Noctowl flapped its wings frantically, but its left wing clearly wasn’t cooperating.

This was the lingering effect of the earlier Smack Down.

Bam~

Rock Slide hit its mark.

Noctowl was pinned to the ground by the massive rock, completely immobilized.

Bam~

Notice: Diancie won the battle, gaining 2,324 Experience Points. Diancie leveled up to Level 39.

"The match is over."

Rotom announced the result. "Noctowl is unable to battle. Diancie wins!"

As soon as Rotom finished speaking, the crowd erupted into applause and cheers.

Diancie looked at the noisy crowd, then down at her hands.

A look of joy spread across her face.

"Natsume, I can feel it."

"What?"

Diancie lowered her hands and looked at Natsume. "I can feel the energy flowing within me. I’ve become stronger."

Natsume smiled softly at Diancie’s words. "This is just the beginning. Believe me, you’ll grow even stronger."

"Yes, Natsume!"

Diancie felt incredibly happy.

Amid the cheers of the crowd, she once again bowed solemnly to Natsume.

The graceful and radiant Princess Diancie, under the sunlight, sparkled brilliantly.