Pokémon: Grand Contest: Showdown

At this moment, Shinji and Haimer are in a Pokémon center not far from Lake Rain.

The previous challenge against Gyarados and Milotic at Lake Rain was a truly crushing defeat for Haimer and his friends.

However, the reason that Haimer and his friend are at the Pokémon Center now is not because of that lost battle.

That's right, Hammer and his friend are currently at the Pokémon Center to wait for Froslass, who collapsed due to overtraining, to finish her treatment.

Looking at Shinji, who was standing silently beside him, Haimer said apologetically.

“I’m sorry, Shinji. I didn’t mean to interrupt your training of Froslass. I understand that your method can indeed effectively unleash the potential of Pokémon. However, given Froslass’s condition just now, if she continues to receive training, her body could very well suffer irreparable damage.”

Upon hearing Haimer's words, Shinji slowly turned to look at him.

Seeing this, Haimer thought Shinji was about to say something nasty again, but to his surprise, Shinji responded to Haimer in a low voice.

"understood."

As Shinji finished speaking, a look of utter shock appeared on Haimer's face.

Why are you so surprised?

Upon hearing Shinji's question, Haimer lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly and answered.

"No... I thought you were going to give me a good scolding or something..."

Faced with Haimer's words, Shinji immediately asked helplessly.

"What kind of person am I in your eyes?"

As Shinji finished speaking, Haimer responded somewhat embarrassedly.

"Hey. By the way, I'd also like to try your training methods, so let's train together next time."

In response to Haimer's request, Shinji immediately spoke coldly.

"up to you."

In fact, it seems that one of the more effective ways to communicate with Shinji is to gain his approval in Pokémon battles.

Although their previous duel ended in a draw, Shinji may now have begun to acknowledge some of Haimer's strength.

At that moment, looking at Haimer in front of him, Shinji asked curiously.

"Besides those three Pokémon, don't you have any other Pokémon you can use?"

"Yes, there are, but..."

Seeing Haimer's hesitation, Shinji immediately spoke up helplessly.

"Looks like some useless guys."

"Not really, it's just that the progress in battles will be a little slower. Besides that, two of my best friends were just born not long ago, so we'll be training our Pokémon less."

As soon as Haimer finished speaking, Shinji, seeing this, also asked curiously.

"What kind of Pokémon are those two?"

"Yes, both are Eevee."

"So, have you decided on your evolutionary direction?"

"Um..."

Seeing Haimer hesitate once again, Shinji helplessly spoke up.

"A lazy bum."

Upon hearing Shinji's words, Haimer immediately expressed his helplessness.

"These kinds of things can't be decided so quickly."

As Haimer finished speaking, Shinji sighed and took out the Pokédex, then spoke.

"Give me those two Eevee Poké Balls."

When faced with Shinji's request, Haimer was taken aback for a moment. Then, looking at the encyclopedia in Shinji's hand, he immediately guessed what Shinji wanted to do.

So, Haimer slowly handed the two Poké Balls of the Eevee siblings to Shinji.

At this moment, after Shinji finished scanning Eevee's brother's Poké Ball with his Pokédex, he spoke to Haimer in a calm tone.

"Based on the results of the Pokédex scan, this Eevee's defensive and defensive stats are the highest among all its talents."

After Shinji finished speaking, he returned Eevee's Poké Ball to Heimer. Then, he picked up Eevee's sister's Poké Ball and began scanning it with his Pokédex.

Not long after, as the Pokédex scan was completed, Shinji calmly returned Eevee's Poké Ball to Heimer and continued speaking to Heimer.

"As for this, only the talent for special attacks is decent."

Even after Shinji finished speaking, Haimer's expression remained hesitant.

Seeing this, Shinji stood up and spoke seriously to Haimer.

"The sooner you decide on the direction of evolution, the sooner you can decide on the direction of your training. As a trainer, you should understand this very well."

Just then, as Shinji finished speaking, the Snow Fairy's healing also came to an end.

"I go first."

After Shinji finished speaking, he went to pick up Froslass. After that, Haimer stared at the two Poké Balls in his hand and remained silent for a very long time.

Perhaps because Shinji's words made some sense, Haimer pressed the button on the two Poké Balls in his hand as soon as he entered the hall.

In the blink of an eye, accompanied by a burst of white light, Ibu and his sister appeared in front of Haimer.

Looking at Haimer in front of her, Ibu lowered her head timidly.

Seeing this, Haimer gently patted Eevee's head and then spoke softly.

"It's nothing serious, so there's no need to be so nervous. I called you out here today to ask you if you want to evolve, and if there's anyone you'd like to evolve into?"

Faced with Haimer's question, Eevee, as the older brother, expressed his opinion first, and he seriously patted Haimer's leg with his tail.

Seeing this, Haimer also asked softly to confirm.

"You mean, you want me to decide?"

Upon hearing Haimer's question, Ibu nodded slightly.

This earnest and decisive nod made Haimer realize that in Ibrahimovic's heart, he was already someone he could trust and rely on.

Then, Haim actually spoke to his brother Ibu.

"I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely choose the strongest path for you."

After Haimer finished speaking, Ibu smiled and nodded.

Meanwhile, seeing her smiling brother, Ibu, standing to the side, also wanted Haimer to help her make a decision.

However, just as Eevee's sister was about to reach out her paw to touch Hymer, a loud bang was heard from the direction of Lake Rain.

A moment later, after hearing the explosion, Ibu's sister jumped up in panic, her face showing the same panic and fear.

At that moment, seeing Eevee running around everywhere, Haimer was about to go over and comfort her.

However, at that moment, Ibu's sister bumped into him, knocking over the backpack that Haimer had placed on the chair.

As the contents of the backpack scattered to the ground, the Water Stone that had been inside also fell to the ground.

In an instant, the moment the rampaging Eevee stepped on the Water Stone that had fallen to the ground, a dazzling light of evolution immediately emanated from Eevee's body.

The scene before them left Haimer and Ibu frozen in place.

And just like that, without even having time to think it over properly... the Eevee sister evolved into Vaporeon the very moment the light of evolution faded.

Looking at its no-longer-fuzzy blue paws, the already crybaby Suicune immediately burst into tears.

As tears streamed down her face, Haimer looked at the Vaporeon in front of her and gently wiped Vaporeon's cheeks with a handkerchief.

Haimer wanted to say something, but he didn't know how.

Because this sudden change is like youth suddenly disappearing; you're not prepared for it, and youth is gone.

And now, the same applies to Vaporeon.

Before I was ready, it suddenly evolved into Vaporeon.

At that moment, seeing the Slime constantly shedding tears, Eevee's brother gently stepped forward and hugged her.

Upon seeing this, Haimer stepped forward and gently patted Suicune's head, hoping it would comfort her a little.