Pokémon: Gardevoir Harem with Tag System

"Miss Erika, sorry, I'm about to go on stage for the match."

"If you want to see Ho-Oh, it's better to wait until after the match."

Hearing Axel's tactful refusal, Erika finally realized this was the arena, and her charming face turned red as she bowed slightly toward Axel.

"Mr. Axel, I'm sorry, I was being rude, there really is no way to release Ho-Oh here."

"After the match ends, I'll come to your dorm to find you, okay?"

Erika's eyes were full of light, looking at Axel with burning intensity.

As a perfumer, Erika had dreamed since childhood of creating the best perfume in the world.

If she could smell the scent on Ho-Oh, perhaps she really could accomplish that goal.

"Okay, when the time comes just go to the research institute, I'm currently living with Eva."

Hearing that Axel didn't deny having Ho-Oh, and even said he was living in the research institute, Norton instantly felt numb all over.

Ever since discovering the value of Eva's research, Ninox University had immediately brought her to the research institute.

Even the old principal's guardian spirit was placed near the research institute.

It could be said, as long as Eva didn't want it, no outsiders could safely enter the research institute.

But listening to Axel's words, the two of them were already living together...

Thinking of this, Norton couldn't help but stammer a little as he spoke.

"Y-You... Eva is what to you?"

Hearing Norton's question, Axel naturally said, "We grew up together."

Norton opened his mouth wide and couldn't close it again.

What is Ho-Oh? A Kanto divine beast, an existence that can destroy the world once fully grown.

It could be said that as long as Axel developed normally, winning the Aurient championship was practically guaranteed.

Who is Eva? Someone devoted to changing how trainers battle, and has already gone far down that road.

The most likely candidate to become the next professor in the Aurient region, unmatched by anyone.

And these two are childhood sweethearts?

Norton suddenly felt that his tall figure had shrunk a little.

If he remembered correctly, the last champion + professor combo was Leon and Sofia from the Galar region.

With the professor's theoretical support, and the champion trainer's understanding of Pokémon.

The future of Axel and Eva would definitely shine brilliantly.

Once Eva finishes her research, Axel might even be on par with Leon one day.

And just now he actually told Axel not to be nervous?

Norton suddenly felt like he wasn't from Ninox, but from Gotham.

Really wanted to learn a digging skill to hide in a hole.

Just then, the match's start announcement sounded from the referee's stand. Norton immediately let out a long sigh of relief and turned to leave.

"You two talk, I'll go host the match first."

The first match started quickly.

After watching their match, Axel finally understood a famous quote from the Golden Shovel game:

You never know what Old Eight is researching.

'That guy's Metapod is ridiculously extreme.'

Its level was as high as 49, and it had even learned the move Electroweb.

Aside from special defense being a bit low, it had almost no weaknesses.

Blaziken fought for a full ten minutes before finally using a specially-effective fire-type attack to break through the opponent's defense.

"Gym Leader Erika, what kind of research is your Rainbow University doing? How can a Pokémon become this absurd?"

Hearing Axel's question, Erika smiled and said, "Our Rainbow University focuses more on exploring Pokémon's potential, as well as cultivating the bond between trainer and Pokémon. Kotake is a very good kid."

"Before entering university, he once encountered another trainer from Pallet Town, Ash. The two of them battled for an entire day without a clear winner."

"In that battle, not only did the kid gain a deep understanding of defense, but a Metapod that had hidden in the trees for many years without evolving also found a trainer it liked…"

"Wait a minute," Axel immediately caught the key point in Erika's words.

"So you're saying this Metapod hasn't evolved in many years?"

Erika nodded, "Yes."

Axel finally understood why Metapod's defense had reached such terrifying levels.

The silk from Caterpie is a very magical material; skilled breeders can even train it into threads with various functions.

Waterproofing, insulation, reducing physical attacks...

Caterpie usually only stays in its larval form for a few months.

Even they can learn those abilities.

A Metapod that's lived for many years, would it really be strange if it developed a fireproof shell?

The second match was a battle between Gary and Meloco.

Meloco's Varoom hastily repaired the Team Star car and narrowly won by a slim margin.

However, Gary also showcased incredibly strong Pokémon breeding techniques.

It had only been three full months since graduation, and he had already assembled a team with an average level of 30.

'No wonder he has the same perk as me,' Axel silently praised Gary and stood up, walking toward the battle arena.

The entire field instantly erupted in wild cheers.

"Axel, crush that guy!"

"Beat him, he actually used your tactic yesterday to win first place, I'm not okay with that."

"Yeah, the strategy we Ninox University developed, we haven't even used it yet and someone else stole it."

Axel blinked and locked eyes on the techie guy.

"You beat Gary using tactics?"

"Of course," The tech guy pushed his glasses and looked at Axel confidently, "Not only Gary, even you will be defeated by me."

"Your tactic is good, but it's still a bit lacking for me."

"On top of your tactic, I made some improvements."

"Even your Gyarados absolutely can't beat my Marowak."

"Emmm... alright then," Axel was too lazy to explain to the tech guy and walked straight to the battle position.

The referee's whistle immediately sounded, "Now I announce the start of the match!"

"This battle is a 6V6 official match format, with both sides allowed to send out a maximum of six Pokémon."

"When all six Pokémon lose combat power or the will to fight, the other side automatically wins."

"Next, both sides please release your first Pokémon."

The moment the referee finished speaking, the tech guy immediately threw out his Poké Ball.

Marowak landed on the ground, waving its bone club and letting out a fierce roar.

"As expected of a new student, even the speed of releasing Pokémon is this slow."

The tech guy pushed his glasses, the corner of his mouth showing a smug, calculating smile.

"In that case… Marowak, use Focus Energy!"

Seeing the opponent begin to power up, the referee frowned slightly.

As a teacher at Ninox University, of course he hoped his own student would win this battle.

"Student Axel, please release your Pokémon, the match has already started."

But Axel wasn't anxious at all.

"Teacher, please step back a little. The Pokémon I'm about to release may be a bit large, it might squeeze and break your referee's spot."

The referee froze.

Because in the previous match Gyarados broke the battlefield, the arena had already been expanded to a massive 100x100 area.

'You want to break my referee's spot, don't tell me you're going to use Dynamax in Aurient?'

Under the referee's confused gaze, Axel's right hand brushed his waist and took out Gyarados's Poké Ball.

At the same time, he mentally touched Eternatus's Poké Ball.

In the next moment, Gyarados's Poké Ball suddenly turned into a basketball-sized crystal orb.

Referee: "???"

'No way, are you seriously doing this?'

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