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Chapter 125
Chapter 1013: Battle Food Court
2024-12-05 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Battle Food Court
In truth, this wasn't a pavilion or a storefront, but a massive plaza.
Ash, Brock, and Blue followed the map's directions and, for a moment, thought they had gone to the wrong place. They only felt reassured enough to enter after seeing the sign hanging overhead.
It was an open-air, rectangular plaza with a large platform in the center. A ring of dining tables and various shops lined the perimeter.
"Welcome to the Mauville Food Plaza~"
A friendly waitress guided the trio to a side table with a perfect view of the entire plaza.
It was the peak of tourist season. Even though it was early morning, the place was bustling with people, and tourists occupied nearly every table.
Mauville City had a custom of enjoying morning tea, a tradition that often lasted from morning until afternoon, with people sitting for half the day.
"Uh, this place doesn't look like somewhere to eat. It's more like a boxing ring..." Blue couldn't help but mutter under her breath.
"Hehe, this is the local trend~" the waitress said with a gentle smile, handing the three of them a menu.
Most of the items were local specialties that didn't look particularly unique—except for three dishes at the very top, depicted on a winner's podium and marked with gold, silver, and bronze crowns.
"You can order any of the other food items without restriction~ But if you want to eat these three dishes, you must earn the right through battle," the waitress explained with a smile.
*These three look like Trainers... But that Trainer from the Unova Region in the middle... his gaze is a bit strange, isn't it?*
"Is this the top-tier food Mr. Wattson was talking about?"
Ash's eyes fell upon the three items. The bronze medal was for a sandwich, and the silver was for a Magnemite skewer—he had eaten a Magikarp skewer before. The gold crown was for a noodle dish.
All three food items were depicted with a golden, holy light, making them look incredible.
"For example, if you want to order the Bronze Crown's Village Sandwich Combo, you need to defeat five challengers in a row in the Central Plaza to earn the right to be served. But when you do, it will be on the house~" the waitress enthusiastically explained.
"The Silver Crown's Magnemite Skewer requires ten consecutive wins, and the Gold Crown's Mauville Assorted Noodles requires fifteen consecutive wins~!"
"Of course, the qualification is for life. Once you complete a challenge, you can bypass it and enjoy the food anytime you want~!"
Of course, the meal was only free the first time; you had to pay after that.
Hearing this, Ash nodded. The rules of this Battle Food Court were simple and direct. It was just a gauntlet-style, king-of-the-hill challenge.
Brock and Blue casually ordered some other items, planning to first see the quality of the regular food.
It was still early, so for now, no Trainers were on the platform in the Central Plaza, either challenging or defending.
"Um, I'll have a bowl of the top-tier Mauville Assorted Noodles!"
Ash didn't stand on ceremony. Before the waitress could say anything, he flipped over and leaped, landing squarely on one side of the Central Plaza, waiting for a challenger to step forward.
"What a brave Trainer~"
The waitress wrote down the trio's order and then headed toward the kitchens.
The flavor of these three signature dishes was indeed top-tier, but in reality, they weren't so good that eating them would make one ascend to heaven. It was just that a meal earned through the hard work of defending the ring naturally tasted better through the rosy filter of victory.
For the restaurant, however, this battle-gimmick marketing attracted a large number of tourists who came to see what all the fuss was about. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Ash didn't know the battle format or if he had to use a single Pokémon to win fifteen matches in a row.
"Hmph!"
But he just crossed his arms, looking completely confident.
"Huh? Pikachu, you're not going?" Brock asked, looking at Pikachu, who was still at the table, leisurely sipping tea.
"Pika-pika~"
Pikachu plopped down on the table and waved a little paw, indicating that today was a day off. Besides, he had an underling now; he didn't need to personally show up and solve everything.
"Kid, you seem pretty arrogant!"
Seeing someone take the stage to defend, a punk from a biker gang with a pompadour hairstyle soon walked onto the platform to issue a challenge. Many such bikers gathered near Mauville City.
Defending the ring for fifteen consecutive matches earned you the crowned delicacy, and successfully challenging for fifteen consecutive matches did the same.
The biker tossed a Poké Ball, and in the next moment, a small black-and-white swallow appeared before him.
"Oh~ a Taillow?"
Ash's eyes lit up, and he immediately took out the Insulated Poké Ball he had just obtained yesterday.
*Bang!*
A flash of red light, and a Pokémon whose entire body was made of a yellowish-green crystal appeared before everyone.
*Duang! Duang!*
Its lower limbs, made of electric current, bounced repeatedly, making it look like an agile flea.
Having obtained a new Pokémon, Ash naturally sent it into battle at the first opportunity.
"What Pokémon is that?!"
"I've never seen it before!"
"So cute?"
The appearance of Regieleki caused a commotion among the onlookers. However, they didn't think of it as a Legendary Pokémon, instead assuming it was just a Pokémon from another region.
But among the countless spectating diners, at a certain table, a blonde woman in a light purple, noble-looking dress slowly raised her head. She had a graceful and distinguished aura and wore a wide, white sun hat pulled down low, as if she were a celebrity afraid of being recognized.
"This Pokémon..."
Her fair and beautiful face changed slightly upon seeing Regieleki's form. But soon, the blonde noblewoman revealed a smile, resting her chin on her hand as she looked with great curiosity at the youth on the stage.
Soon, the defensive battle officially began.
"Hmph, what a flashy-looking Pokémon... Taillow, use Quick Attack!" the pompadoured punk ordered, making the first move.
As he spoke, the Taillow's body became a streak of white light, shooting forward like an arrow.
"Regieleki, use Shock Wave!" Ash also commanded.
*Zzzt-whoosh!*
The dot-matrix markings on Regieleki's face flickered, and in the next instant, a pillar of electricity shot out. It was like a yellow laser, its speed was breathtaking.
Ash: "!?"
Even he was startled. It was an ordinary Electric-type move, yet its speed surpassed the priority move, Quick Attack.
*Zzzt-BOOM!*
A powerful Shock Wave sent the Taillow flying. It crashed to the ground, its entire body charred black, unable to battle.
A Shock Wave boosted by Transistor... even five more Taillow wouldn't have been able to withstand it.
"Defending Trainer, one consecutive win~!"
A clear announcement rang out from above the plaza, seemingly the voice of the waitress from earlier. Diners who successfully defended the ring counted toward her performance bonus.
Seeing Ash's incredible strength and his powerful, never-before-seen Pokémon, her tone became much more cheerful.
*Thanks to Magical cjl for the 2300 coin donation!*
*Thanks to Xiao Bai Won't Starve to Death for the 500 coin donation!*
(end of chapter)
2024-12-05 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Battle Food Court
In truth, this wasn't a pavilion or a storefront, but a massive plaza.
Ash, Brock, and Blue followed the map's directions and, for a moment, thought they had gone to the wrong place. They only felt reassured enough to enter after seeing the sign hanging overhead.
It was an open-air, rectangular plaza with a large platform in the center. A ring of dining tables and various shops lined the perimeter.
"Welcome to the Mauville Food Plaza~"
A friendly waitress guided the trio to a side table with a perfect view of the entire plaza.
It was the peak of tourist season. Even though it was early morning, the place was bustling with people, and tourists occupied nearly every table.
Mauville City had a custom of enjoying morning tea, a tradition that often lasted from morning until afternoon, with people sitting for half the day.
"Uh, this place doesn't look like somewhere to eat. It's more like a boxing ring..." Blue couldn't help but mutter under her breath.
"Hehe, this is the local trend~" the waitress said with a gentle smile, handing the three of them a menu.
Most of the items were local specialties that didn't look particularly unique—except for three dishes at the very top, depicted on a winner's podium and marked with gold, silver, and bronze crowns.
"You can order any of the other food items without restriction~ But if you want to eat these three dishes, you must earn the right through battle," the waitress explained with a smile.
*These three look like Trainers... But that Trainer from the Unova Region in the middle... his gaze is a bit strange, isn't it?*
"Is this the top-tier food Mr. Wattson was talking about?"
Ash's eyes fell upon the three items. The bronze medal was for a sandwich, and the silver was for a Magnemite skewer—he had eaten a Magikarp skewer before. The gold crown was for a noodle dish.
All three food items were depicted with a golden, holy light, making them look incredible.
"For example, if you want to order the Bronze Crown's Village Sandwich Combo, you need to defeat five challengers in a row in the Central Plaza to earn the right to be served. But when you do, it will be on the house~" the waitress enthusiastically explained.
"The Silver Crown's Magnemite Skewer requires ten consecutive wins, and the Gold Crown's Mauville Assorted Noodles requires fifteen consecutive wins~!"
"Of course, the qualification is for life. Once you complete a challenge, you can bypass it and enjoy the food anytime you want~!"
Of course, the meal was only free the first time; you had to pay after that.
Hearing this, Ash nodded. The rules of this Battle Food Court were simple and direct. It was just a gauntlet-style, king-of-the-hill challenge.
Brock and Blue casually ordered some other items, planning to first see the quality of the regular food.
It was still early, so for now, no Trainers were on the platform in the Central Plaza, either challenging or defending.
"Um, I'll have a bowl of the top-tier Mauville Assorted Noodles!"
Ash didn't stand on ceremony. Before the waitress could say anything, he flipped over and leaped, landing squarely on one side of the Central Plaza, waiting for a challenger to step forward.
"What a brave Trainer~"
The waitress wrote down the trio's order and then headed toward the kitchens.
The flavor of these three signature dishes was indeed top-tier, but in reality, they weren't so good that eating them would make one ascend to heaven. It was just that a meal earned through the hard work of defending the ring naturally tasted better through the rosy filter of victory.
For the restaurant, however, this battle-gimmick marketing attracted a large number of tourists who came to see what all the fuss was about. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Ash didn't know the battle format or if he had to use a single Pokémon to win fifteen matches in a row.
"Hmph!"
But he just crossed his arms, looking completely confident.
"Huh? Pikachu, you're not going?" Brock asked, looking at Pikachu, who was still at the table, leisurely sipping tea.
"Pika-pika~"
Pikachu plopped down on the table and waved a little paw, indicating that today was a day off. Besides, he had an underling now; he didn't need to personally show up and solve everything.
"Kid, you seem pretty arrogant!"
Seeing someone take the stage to defend, a punk from a biker gang with a pompadour hairstyle soon walked onto the platform to issue a challenge. Many such bikers gathered near Mauville City.
Defending the ring for fifteen consecutive matches earned you the crowned delicacy, and successfully challenging for fifteen consecutive matches did the same.
The biker tossed a Poké Ball, and in the next moment, a small black-and-white swallow appeared before him.
"Oh~ a Taillow?"
Ash's eyes lit up, and he immediately took out the Insulated Poké Ball he had just obtained yesterday.
*Bang!*
A flash of red light, and a Pokémon whose entire body was made of a yellowish-green crystal appeared before everyone.
*Duang! Duang!*
Its lower limbs, made of electric current, bounced repeatedly, making it look like an agile flea.
Having obtained a new Pokémon, Ash naturally sent it into battle at the first opportunity.
"What Pokémon is that?!"
"I've never seen it before!"
"So cute?"
The appearance of Regieleki caused a commotion among the onlookers. However, they didn't think of it as a Legendary Pokémon, instead assuming it was just a Pokémon from another region.
But among the countless spectating diners, at a certain table, a blonde woman in a light purple, noble-looking dress slowly raised her head. She had a graceful and distinguished aura and wore a wide, white sun hat pulled down low, as if she were a celebrity afraid of being recognized.
"This Pokémon..."
Her fair and beautiful face changed slightly upon seeing Regieleki's form. But soon, the blonde noblewoman revealed a smile, resting her chin on her hand as she looked with great curiosity at the youth on the stage.
Soon, the defensive battle officially began.
"Hmph, what a flashy-looking Pokémon... Taillow, use Quick Attack!" the pompadoured punk ordered, making the first move.
As he spoke, the Taillow's body became a streak of white light, shooting forward like an arrow.
"Regieleki, use Shock Wave!" Ash also commanded.
*Zzzt-whoosh!*
The dot-matrix markings on Regieleki's face flickered, and in the next instant, a pillar of electricity shot out. It was like a yellow laser, its speed was breathtaking.
Ash: "!?"
Even he was startled. It was an ordinary Electric-type move, yet its speed surpassed the priority move, Quick Attack.
*Zzzt-BOOM!*
A powerful Shock Wave sent the Taillow flying. It crashed to the ground, its entire body charred black, unable to battle.
A Shock Wave boosted by Transistor... even five more Taillow wouldn't have been able to withstand it.
"Defending Trainer, one consecutive win~!"
A clear announcement rang out from above the plaza, seemingly the voice of the waitress from earlier. Diners who successfully defended the ring counted toward her performance bonus.
Seeing Ash's incredible strength and his powerful, never-before-seen Pokémon, her tone became much more cheerful.
*Thanks to Magical cjl for the 2300 coin donation!*
*Thanks to Xiao Bai Won't Starve to Death for the 500 coin donation!*
(end of chapter)
