Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [337]

Sabrina saw through August’s posturing in an instant.

But Sapphire, who hadn’t spent as much time around him, didn’t realize it. When she heard what he said, she widened her eyes and looked closely at the Eevee bouncing on top of Aggron’s head.

So... the Eevee is just that strong?

“Eevee,” August called, “let’s finish this match.”

“Bui!”

Responding to his command, Eevee pushed off with its short legs and leapt high into the air.

A second later—

Boom!

Eevee came down hard, stomping directly on Aggron.

In that moment, Sapphire clearly saw the ground around Aggron fracture in thin, spiderweb-like cracks, radiating out from the impact. Aggron's body was driven several centimeters into the battlefield.

[Body Slam].

A technique that paralyzes the opponent by using one’s body to pin them down with sheer force.

But… the one using it was an Eevee that weighed barely 6.5kg—against an Aggron that weighed over 120kg. The mismatch was almost comical, like something out of a dream.

Even with all her fieldwork assisting her father, Professor Elm, Sapphire couldn’t make sense of it. How could such a small Pokémon hold that kind of power?

Unbelievable…

[Aggron is unable to battle. The winner of this match is August!]
[Your rank has increased—congratulations, you’ve been promoted to Great Ball Tier!]

Just as August had predicted—after defeating Sapphire, he was successfully promoted to Great Ball Tier.

Now he could finally contact Iono and move forward with filming the documentary.

Thinking this, August glanced up at Sapphire, who was retrieving her defeated Aggron and preparing to leave, Eevee now nestled in his arms.

“Sapphire,” August said, cutting to the chase, “interested in joining my organization?”

Sapphire blinked in surprise.

Sure, August had claimed to know her father, but jumping straight to inviting her into some “organization” after one battle? It was a bit much. She didn’t even know what kind of organization he was talking about.

Could it be… some kind of criminal syndicate?

Ever since Team Magma and Team Aqua went silent, all sorts of shady organizations had started popping up in Hoenn, trying to fill the power vacuum they left behind.

August seemed to sense her wariness. He smiled. “We’re a legitimate, official organization.”

“Let me introduce myself properly: August, Director of the International Police’s Kanto Division.”

“This is Sabrina, Gym Leader of the Saffron Gym, also part of the International Police—my colleague.”

“If you’re unsure, you can ask Professor Elm.”

Sapphire studied his expression. The confidence in his voice made most of her doubts melt away.

Even so—

“I’m helping my father with his Pokémon research, so I’m afraid—”

She hadn’t even finished when August cut in: “We’ve got a project involving ancient Sinnoh. Are you sure if Professor Elm wouldn't be interested?”

“...Huh?” Sapphire froze.

She suddenly had the feeling August had come fully prepared.

“Let’s add each other,” August continued. “I’ll send you the files later.”

Sapphire wasn’t sure what came over her, but like a puppet on strings, she added him as a friend.

It wasn’t until August and Sabrina had already left that she snapped out of it.

Rubbing her chin in thought, she pulled out her phone and called her father.

“Hey, Dad? Do you know someone named August, from the International Police?”

Meanwhile, having said their goodbyes, August and Sabrina were walking down the street.

“So this is the type of girl you’re into?” Sabrina asked thoughtfully.

August: “...?”

What’s with that? He was just recruiting someone to the International Police. How did it turn into that?

“Inviting her to join the International Police the first time you meet her…”

August sighed. “If that’s how you see it, then don’t forget—I had Gardevoir hypnotize you the first time we met. Did I ever do anything bad to you?”

“The only time you did,” she said coolly, “I was the one who initiated it.”

Even though a long time had passed, hearing August bring it up again still made Sabrina’s face flush a little.

But she quickly regained her composure. “I was keeping an eye on you for Blue.”

“Sure, sure,” August said obediently. “Well then, Supervisor Sabrina, let’s go find Iono. She’s been waiting at the dessert shop for a while.”

“...”

Ugh, I can’t argue with him. It’s so frustrating!

...

Inside the dessert shop

Iono stared down the “Charizard Inferno Ice Cream” in front of her and swallowed hard.

“…If I eat this, I’m probably going to die.”

[Wasting food is uncivilized.]
[A certain streamer once said: You ordered it, so you finish it—even if it makes you cry.]
[It’s just spicy ice cream. I could eat ten cups. Is the streamer really going to wimp out after one?]

The barrage of chat messages scrolled by on-screen.

As a streamer, Iono couldn’t back down. “Eat it? Fine! Who’s scared?!”

Clenching her teeth, she scooped up a huge bite and shoved it into her mouth—

And when August walked into the shop, what he saw was Iono with steam rising off her head, her two floating Magnemite spinning wildly while she panted and gasped with her tongue out.

August stepped closer, eyeing the bright red ice cream on the table, and twitched at the sight.

“Charizard Inferno Ice Cream… You seriously went and did it again, didn’t you?”

“Mmff… no I didn’t!” Iono wheezed.

“Still trying to act tough? Your face is as red as a Darmanitan.”

August, completely exasperated, rummaged through his bag and pulled out a cube of Pokéblock, handing it over.

“Here. This’ll cut the heat.”

Iono had never heard of a Pokéblock that could neutralize spice before—but since it was from August, she figured it couldn’t hurt to try. She popped it into her mouth.

The next second, a sweet, refreshing coolness spread across her tongue.

To her amazement, the burning sensation vanished completely.

“What is this…?”

“Mainly made with mangmang fruit, mixed with mint. I found out by accident it counteracts spice,” August explained.

[That’s incredible! He can even make Pokéblocks?!]
[Not just make—just looked it up. He published a research paper on Pokéblocks!]
[So is this like a ‘feeding play’? I’m jealous.]

Among the sea of comments about Pokéblocks, one odd one floated by—but it didn’t matter.

“I’m ready on my end,” August said. “When do we start filming the documentary?”

Only half a day had passed.

He wanted to climb to Ultra Ball Tier as soon as possible—before he ended up competing head-to-head with Gary and the others.

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