Pokemon: Master of tactics
Chapter 302 - Pokemon Master Of Tactics:

Alex quickly put an end to this nonsense. He did not want to push his responsibility on his Pokemon so, that he ended the subject with these straightforward words.

He knew that his Pokemon had nothing to do with the fact that this situation had developed like this and that they had done nothing incorrectly.

Alex knew exactly that a strong Psychic Pokemon with greater strength than Gardevoir was coming in their direction, due to the fact that Gardevoir can only perceive this Pokemon very late, but he does not react optimally with this knowledge. Even if Gardevoir had noticed this Pokemon late, he had Crobat who gave him more than enough time to react.

Despite the hints and possible dangers, Alex greeted these dangers with a superior attitude. He thought that his many escape alternatives would always give him an option to escape when things get too dangerous.

It wasn't as if it was impossible to guess such a possible danger. Especially when he considers that there are not many Kanto Psychic Pokemon species and that it is not unlikely that this strong Psychic-type Pokemon is a Hypno with the dangerous move [Hypnosis].

Alex didn't think it was impossible to see such a plausible danger as a possibility. Although he had to admit that this Hypno had [Hypnosis] on the Master Rank was a little unfortunate.

This dangerous situation recalls Alex that many Pokemon have many weird moves that can quickly become dangerous for Trainers and Pokemon.

It also reminds him of his first encounter with Victreebel who almost led him and his Pokemon to his death with his sweet aroma of honey.

Alex saw how Ditto and the Horsea were swimming towards his group and he began to watch Horsea attentively again.

Horsea who followed Ditto with a slightly reluctant expression came in front of Alex's group and changed his expression to a scared expression when he looked at Alex's others Pokemon.

He's never seen such a large group of Elite-level Pokemon and he didn't understand why he suddenly had to follow this Golduck. But Horsea knew of the law of strength and did not dare to oppose this strong Golduck.

Alex looked at Horsea and tried to make a somewhat friendly expression.

After realizing that Horsea was still looking very nervous and not being influenced by his friendly smile, Alex stopped smiling and started directly talking to Horsea. Alex said in a serious tone, "Horsea, I know you're confused about why I called you here but don't worry, we won't hurt you. I just want to talk to you."

Horsea looked at Alex and said nothing, even if his expression hadn't changed after the words of Alex.

Alex looked at Horsea and said, "What would you think of joining our group and becoming a family member to us?"

Horsea showed a surprised and confused expression after hearing Alex's words. He couldn't understand why the leader of this powerful group of Elite Pokemon wanted to invite him.

After calming down a bit, he said with a serious expression, "Ok, but I have a request."

Alex smiled when he heard that. "can you tell me what your request is?"

He was ready to accept many requests if that would allow Horsea to join his group willingly and he also didn't think this Horsea would ask for something unattainable.

Alex already had a lot of ideas about what it could be. He would promise to train him to an Elite-level Pokemon or he should promise to help him to fulfill a task that he can only do with his strength, were his two biggest guesses.

Horsea looked nervously at Alex and quietly said the words, "Can you provide me with enough food if I join?"

Alex looked surprised when he heard such a ridiculously easy request. He looked at Horsea's body to replace out why he might be asking for something like that. But to him, it didn't look as if this Horsea was plagued by hunger or that he was eating too much.

Horsea got more anxious and nervous after every second that Alex just looked at him without saying anything. He already thought that he had maybe insulted this terrifying human and that he will suffer today.

Alex gave an uncertain expression when he couldn't see anything in particular about Horsea's body and he said, "hmm? Ok, no problem."

Horsea who had heard this direct and easy answer, after he began to think that he would lose his life today, showed an expression of shock. At that moment he didn't understand this human anymore or what was happening now.

Alex was a little puzzled why this Horsea looked so shocked but he said with a smile "Welcome to the family." After that, every Pokemon from Alex started going to Horsea and welcoming him.

Horsea, who saw the friendly words and kind faces of these powerful Elite-level Pokemon, looked confused but still felt as if he had made the right decision.

Alex saw Horsea start to loosen up a bit and he gave a smile. He waited a few minutes and let him talk to his other Pokemon to let him calm down a bit after seeing that Horsea was still showing a careful expression.

After seeing that Horsea started to smile more often, he also went to Horsea and started to talk to him. Alex said with an easy voice, "Horsea, I'm a little curious. Can you tell me why you chose food as your request? "

Horsea suddenly looked serious at Alex as he said, "Food is the most important thing to survive." then said in a whispered tone "... Also, I like it"

Alex started laughing slightly. "Haha, don't worry. You can eat as much as you want as long as you do your daily training. I already have two big eaters here so the one more doesn't make a difference." Then he looked at Deino and Bastiodon with a smile.

Deino heard what Alex was saying and started biting Alex's feet with an irritated expression. He thought his dad was telling lies about him again. he didn't think he was eating much.

Alex felt Deino nibble on his shoes but he ignored it. He knew Deino was just playing and not using too much biting force to hurt him.

Horsea showed a happy expression after receiving the promise of plenty of food from Alex.

Alex then grabbed a [Dive ball] and present it before Horsea.

Dive Ball is a Pokeball that is often used as a house for Water-type Pokemon because in this Dive ball, the environment largely consists of Water and it is, therefore, the ideal Home for Water-type Pokemon.

Alex also uses this Pokeball precisely because of this environment for Water-type Pokemon.

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