Angering Lt. Surge

"What kind of prize?" Altro asked curiously.

"There is a Kanto Royal starter for the winner." As soon as Raiju said that, Altro's expression changed.

"Where do I register?" He asked impatiently. A Royal starter? Of course, he wants it.

Raiju then helped Altro register for the competition with Altro's Pokedex.

'It costs 5000 P$ to just register. Damn.' Altro cursed seeing the registration fee.

"Can you help me register too?" Hearing Celeste's words, Altro was surprised. But thinking of Celeste's team, he thought it will be interesting.

After they were done, they said goodbye to Raiju, who seem to be in a hurry to leave for Viridian City.

After getting their Pokemon checked up, they checked into two rooms to stay in the Pokemon Center.

They were going to have a good rest first before Altro challenges the gym. Hence, taking a long shower. Altro went to bed with Mew and Pikachu by his side.

"Pikachu, this time it's up to you. I want you to crush them."

*Pika~~Pi* (Leave it to me. Training with sis I have become very strong.)

"Oh, is that so?"

*Mii~Mi* (Yeah, Big Bro Pikachu is getting stronger.)

*Pika~Pi* (Thank you, sis.)

Altro smiled and said. "Our Mew is also getting stronger. Right, Pikachu?"

*Pi~Pikachu* (Yeah, sis is very strong.)

*Mii~Mi*

Mew laughed giddily. But then she turned serious.

*Mii~Mii~ ew* (But Papa's Psychic is still stronger than mine.)

Seeing her disappointed expression, Altro couldn't help but sigh. What can he do? Training with Mew, his Psychic, is also getting stronger. Because Altro trains Mew with his Psychic, her control over her element is also getting stronger.

"Then you need to work harder if you want to defeat me."

*Mii~Mii* (Yeah, one day I'll defeat you, Papa.)

"I look forward to it."

*Pika~Pi* (I'll also defeat Master.)

"Keep dreaming."

*Giggles* Mew and Altro laughed, seeing Pikachu's expression.

*Jejeje* Haunter was laughing inside the shadow.

Soon, they all went to sleep. While Haunter kept a watch on them.

***

The next day, Altro and his Pokemon were now ready to face the Vermilion City gym. They had spent a whole day resting. But when they came downstairs, they found that there were still trainers whose Pokemon were injured badly after they challenged the gym.

Celeste was a bit angry and felt sad seeing those injured Pokemon. Altro's mind was focused on his upcoming battle.

He was wondering if this gym battle will be interesting.

Lt. Surge Visquez was one of the evil leaders of Team Rocket. The biggest criminal organization in Kanto. Altro still doesn't know what level of influence Team Rocket has in Kanto currently, nor does he want to get entangled with them now.

He knew once he get strong enough and get more spotlight he would face them eventually but at least not now.

Even if that were the case, he doesn't mind crushing him.

Vermilion City was a pretty big city. Its port was its main feature. Varieties of ships in the shipyard and the large among of seafood. It might be a good idea to tour around this city sometime in the future.

But now Altro was fully focused on entering the building in front of him. They have already arrived at the Pokemon Gym. Yesterday, he had made an appointment for a battle, online.

As he entered the building, he saw another trainer coming out with an injured Nidoran♂. 'It seems he just finished his battle.'

Celeste was instantly furious seeing the Pokemon's condition. She said, "Altro, crush him."

Seeing her acting like that, Altro was surprised, but nodded. "Don't worry."

Celeste believed his words because she knows how strong Altro was. He has never lost a match against someone. She believes he will win today too.

Coming to the reception, he said, "I am Altro Seraph. I have made an appointment for a battle."

Seeing him, the receptionist laughed and said, "Then did you make an appointment to the Pokemon center too? I think you will need it after the match."

Hearing his provocation, Altro smiled and said, "A berry will be enough. I don't think my Pokemon will spend much energy to crush your gym leader."

Altro's words stunned them. His tone was plain, as if he didn't even take the gym leader in his eyes.

"Big words coming out of the mouth of a brat." A loud voice came from the side.

Altro turned to look at the person in military attire and understood it must be Lt. Surge Visquez, the gym leader. But Altro wasn't going to back down now.

"What can I do?" He said while shrugging. "Some people can only do petty things despite being big."

The big person in his context was obviously Surge and the petty things were his aggressive actions towards those challengers.

Lt. Surge immediately became angry. "I've never met a foul-mouthed brat like you before."

"At least it doesn't stink like someone," Altro said with a smile and pinched his nose, which infuriated Lt. Surge even more.

"You know I can ban you from this gym." Lt. Surge wanted to see Altro's calmness break down. So he used this trick.

"Well, you are too much of a coward to face me, anyway. So I can understand you using such petty tricks. You are obviously a master at that."

"Oh right, I should mention to the alliance on the suggestion column that they shouldn't keep cowards and petty people as gym leaders," Altro mumbled loud enough for everyone to hear him.

Celeste, who was watching from the side, saw the Altro's change in character and was dumbfounded. It was like seeing a whole new person.

'Was he an actor before?' Seeing his handsome looks, she thought it might be possible.

"Good, good, brat, you have truly angered me. Now set your bet and meet me on the battlefield." Lt. Surge was burning with fighting intent as he walked away.

Celeste came close to Altro's ear and asked in a whisper, "Will it be alright?"

Altro shrugged and said, "Who cares anyway?"

He then looked at the receptionist and asked, "What's the highest level bet I can set here?"