Vol. 2 Chapter 27: Barely Containing Them

Vol. 2 Chapter 27: Barely Containing Them

I could only blink at first, but then I shrugged. "I am going to be honest with you, but my current Pokémon are all below the level of twenty. I don't know if I would put up a good challenge for you yet."Finnd new chapters at novelhall.com

"It's fine. Since I offered, why don't we try this? I will show you the other three biomes, and then each of us will catch four Pokémon over the next two days, and then we can battle. What do you think? Sound fair?" Carmine asked, and I tapped my lip, humming.

She must know from Tallia that I can tame most Pokémon before even catching them, but getting them to listen was another matter. Still, this was a great chance for me to catch some new Pokémon. I could also support my other Pokémon to help defeat other Pokémon so they could get stronger. I could already hear Popsicle and Knighty complaining in my head about how strong the new Pokémon were going to be.

Finally, I nodded. "Sure. I think that sounds like a lot of fun, and a good chance to help my own team grow."

Carmine flipped her hair. "I always have great ideas! Just like my looks, they are the best. I am only doing this because I want to know what Tallia sees in you. Not that I care about you, I am just worried about my friend!"

As Carmine and I ventured through the Savanna Biome, she proved to be a knowledgeable guide, pointing out various Pokémon species and their unique adaptations to the environment. Her confidence and occasional playful jabs made the tour both informative and entertaining.

"So, what's your story, Landon?" Carmine asked casually as we walked along a trail, avoiding a herd of grazing Bouffalant. "How did you end up at Blueberry Academy?"

I hesitated briefly, unsure of how much to reveal about my past. "It's... complicated. I was recommended by Geeta and a few others, they thought this place would help me improve my abilities."

Carmine raised an eyebrow, her gaze sharp but not judgmental. "Improving abilities, huh? Sounds like you've got a past worth hearing about. Geeta doesn't just recommend anyone."

"Yeah, what she said!" Grusha added, doing the same thing, but her breast started to spill out of the top that was barely containing them in the first place.

With a face palm and a sigh, I snapped my fingers just before Carmine was flashed, and both women wore black legs and white t-shirts. I took my hand from my face, but poor Carmine seemed to have slipped a gear trying to process everything she had just seen.

"W-Wait! Aren't those supp-posed to be your mentors?! Why did they just come out of you!? Just how many women have you eaten?!" Carmine asked, holding her head with a dazed look in her eyes.

I rolled my eyes at the last comment. "I have... Well maybe I have eaten a few... No, that is not what you mean... Anyways, these two basically forced me to catch them. Iono more than Grusha, but you can't really blame me here."

"Hey! I never forced myself on you, yet!" Iono complained, and I narrowed my eyes on her.

"I showed you the ball and you slapped the button before I could react. You also pushed me into a corner with your excuse. Gursha at least acted cute while she was guilt tripping me after you forced your way in," I complained, but Iono only stuck out her tongue, and then turned to Carmine.

"See? He always has us, Nemona, Tallia, her mom, a Nurse Joy that would put us all to shame, and a blonde vixen that could show you a thing or two about being a tsundere! Landon is a busy and wanted man, so you will have to try more than cheap tricks to win a spot on this team!" Iono laughed, but then turned to me again. "Speaking of that vixen! Lusamine told me just before we came out that you got two new Poke Ball Skins! From what her rewards said, they might be pretty good for me and Grusha, right?"

"Wait!" Carmine shouted, with her hands up, making us all look at her. "Does Geeta know about this all?!"

Both Iono and Grusha tensed beside me, then pounced like Pokémon, tackling Carmine to the ground.