Chapter 489 Failed

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The arrival of Lance and Claire really messes up Natsu's plans.

It's not bad.

The only thing that affected Natsu was probably the words Lance brought, that Agatha wanted to meet him.

This reminds Natsu of the days when he "tyrannically abused power" in the Trainers' guild in Saffron City through Agatha's name.

Afternoon.

Natsu originally wanted to learn some skills skilled in the battle with Lorelei, but he had to give up this idea.

Playing against Lorelei would definitely lead to Lance's idea.

Even though Lance promised Natsu not to challenge him for half a year, he was afraid the thief would miss him, so Natsu resolutely changed his afternoon battle training to regular training.

However, he did not take the initiative to invite others to fight, not that others would not invite him to fight.

As an example.

Standing in front of Natsu at this point, slightly hostile towards him, Claire.

Natsu is confused by Claire's naive hostility.

It makes sense that Claire is hostile, isn't that with Lorelei?

But Natsu didn't know.

Actually, Claire's purpose in coming with Lance this time was for Natsu.

Impossible.

Previously, Claire remembered that one of the reasons Lance wanted to enter the Dragon Cave's third cave was to take revenge for Natsu.

How could Claire know, this time after returning from the Alliance trials, and "Natsu" was inseparable from Lance's three sentences, and Natsu was even more respected than Lorelei.

This confused Claire.

Wasn't Natsu dead?

How can you live again?

Moreover, Natsu can make her cousin who is quite proud in his heart even though he usually doesn't show it clearly, is very respected.

So this time when Claire heard Lance was coming to Sinnoh in search of a reward for the final special attack training, and Claire also offered to come along.

Claire just wanted to see what kind of person her cousin respected.

What is his strength, what is his ability.

When meeting Natsu, Claire's first impression was ordinary.

Very common.

So in the afternoon, Claire couldn't wait to challenge Natsu.

Natsu of course didn't know the situation.

But looking at Claire, his heart moved a little.

He would try it out with Lorelei in the afternoon to get a feel for the game.

Even though it was all a battle, no matter what, the actual battle in the wild was different from the battle.

Just considering that Lorelei and Lance were present at the same time, this option was cancelled.

But what if Claire

Is Claire weak?

She is naturally not weak.

The future Blackthorn City Gym Leader, the "Dragon Envoy" appointed by the Royal Dragon Clan.

The fact that she didn't break into the Elite Four didn't mean that she was weak, but the Johto Alliance, which had just formed its own structural system at the time, would not allow a single person from the dragon family to become the champion, as well as the Elite Four.

If so, the Johto Alliance might as well be called the Royal Dragon Alliance.

So as long as Lance didn't back down, Claire was destined to have no chance of becoming the Elite Four.

It was also the two young Trainers trained by the Dragon family.

It wasn't that Claire couldn't do it, but Lance's innate talent was more extraordinary.

Claire may not be the best small group in this competition, but she can definitely represent the high level of this competition.

Fighting her once would allow Natsu to have a clearer position on his strengths and get used to the rhythm of the previous game.

So, think twice.

Natsu said "reluctantly":

"Okay, one on one? I don't know much about Pokemon fighting."

Fail.

His record of 100% refusal to accept challenges is still a failure.

However, his 100% rejection record against future Elites and Champions, is still maintained.

Somewhat surprising to Lance or Lorelei, that Natsu accepted Claire's challenge,

Lance looked at Natsu in confusion, and said with a blank face:

"I will be the referee."

He challenged Natsu many times. But he's always been rejected, but suddenly Claire succeeds, which makes it a bit difficult to accept.

He felt targeted.

Lorelei is excited and can't wait to see Natsu in action.

Quick.

On the empty battlefield in the Pokémon Center's backyard, Natsu and Claire stood on either side, making final preparations.

"That... Did I come at the right time?"

Before the battle started, another voice came.

Following that voice, the tall and slender beauty who was standing at the entrance to the backyard of the Pokémon Center, Shirona.

She did not expect, Natsu here, quite crowded.

Seeing Shirona's appearance, Natsu quietly relaxed.

Fortunately, he did not choose to fight Lorelei. If it really started, it would really be endless.

However, the fight with Claire had to end as soon as possible.

It would be nice to briefly look at the differences between Pokémon combat and actual combat.

Lorelei greeted the confused Shirona to the best stand.

"Why would Natsu fight Claire?" Shirona asked subconsciously.

Although Shirona didn't have much contact with Lance's cousin, Claire, she knew her well.

"He said he was looking for the feel of the game," explains Lorelei.

Game feeling.

Shirona seemed to be nodding, and her eyes were fixed on the battlefield.

"The Pokémon used by both sides in this battle are one, until one side loses combat ability, the battle is over." Lance stood in the middle of the field.

Not to mention, being a referee is also very appropriate.

"Now, please summon your own Pokemon." Saying this, Lance retreated to the side of the arena.

Claire, who had been thinking about it for a long time, naturally threw a Poké Ball and summoned her Pokemon without hesitation.

Natsu made a quick decision after some hesitation.

In a red light, two Pokemon appear on the field.

"Togetic?"

Seeing the Pokemon summoned by Natsu, Shirona thought about it, took out a Poké Ball and summoned her own Togepi.

She said softly, to Togepi in her arms "Look."

"Cha y—" Togepi nodded again and again.

In the field.

Standing opposite Togetic, was a Pokémon with a blue body, a pair of dragon horns on its head, a pair of flippers on either side of its head, and flippers on its back, and its body curved like a seahorse.

Kingdra!

Water-Type and Dragon-Type Pokémon.

The evolution of Seadra after using the Dragon Scale to awaken its own Dragon Type bloodline was a Pokémon that was supposed to live in the deep sea, and would fight without the slightest hesitation when encountering a Wild Dragonite.

Natsu is no stranger to Kingdra.

Because it's one of the Rain Team's player Pokémon, a really awesome Special Attacker.

And this time Kingdra is also Claire's Trump Card, one of her biggest confidants in this "Lily of the Valley Youth Tournament".

Seeing Kingdra, Lance, as the referee, looked a little serious, because he knew that Claire would be serious.

But he wanted to see how Togetic Natsu would respond.

After all, he also knew that Togetic Natsu's control ability was very strong.

"Kingdra? That's not an easy character to deal with." Natsu said with a smile to Togetic.

"Chaa y!"

Togetic looked fearless, and even bent her little arm, wanting to show off her muscles, but found that there was no flesh, and hurriedly closed it.

That cute appearance made Lorelei and Shirona smile.

"The battle begins!"

As Lance's voice fell, the battle finally began.

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