After Ash shouted for Pikachu to use Iron Tail, Ami just felt a flash of silver light pass right before her eyes.
Her Munchlax was directly knocked several meters away, letting out a piercing scream.
"Munchlax!!"
Ami hurriedly rushed over and quickly picked up Munchlax.
At this moment, Munchlax had already passed out, and there was a rather noticeable scar still on its body.
But having traveled through battlefields for years, Ami immediately saw through it.
This scar did not damage the fundamental part of Munchlax.
That overwhelming Iron Tail from just now, clearly held back a bit in the instant it was about to hit Munchlax.
Otherwise, the injuries on Munchlax now would definitely not be just this.
"Thank you."
Ami, holding Munchlax, walked up to Cynthia and said a complicated thank you.
Her Pokemon was defeated by the opponent, yet she had to turn around and thank them.
What's going on?!
However, Cynthia didn't immediately reply.
She was somewhat dazedly staring at Ami holding Munchlax, then turned with some confusion to look at Ash.
That perplexed gaze seemed to say —
That Munchlax must weigh at least over one hundred pounds.
Yet this slender, extremely thin-armed woman in front of them could effortlessly hold Munchlax in her arms without seeming the least bit strained.
Is this... the kind of super Hisui People recorded in historical texts?!
"What's wrong? Is there something on me?"
After saying thank you, not only did the other party not respond, but also kept scanning her with odd eyes, even turning back to look at that little boy.
Ami felt somewhat inexplicable being looked at this way.
Did something get on her?
"Oh, no, sorry."
Cynthia came back to herself.
"I suddenly thought of something just now, so I got distracted."
"Is Munchlax okay?"
"Yes, it's not serious... Thank your little brother for showing mercy."
With the speed and force of Pikachu's attack just now, Munchlax should not only have such a slight injury.
The only explanation is that the opponent showed mercy.
Ash scratched his head.
"Pikachu is very strong. If it really attacked Munchlax with full power, it would be somewhat disrespectful."
"Don't feel down." He thought for a moment and then comforted, "My strength overseas, probably... is about on par with your Diamond Clan Leader's position, I guess?"
Ash used the Diamond Clan Leader's position as a metaphor for his strength.
Because according to the situation in the Hisui Region, the Diamond Clan Leader's status should be similar to their reality world's League Champion.
And now, it's not an exaggeration to say Ash is comparable to the League Champion, hence using the Diamond Clan Leader as a comparison.
But truly, it's not that Ash is intentionally underestimating the strength of the Trainers here.
It's really just that the overall power here is merely at this level.
If he used the Diamond Clan Leader's power to compare his own, it would be somewhat insulting to Pikachu.
Speaking frankly, the current level of Trainers and Pokemon in the Hisui Region, tied together, might not be enough for Pikachu to handle.
However, Ami clearly did not notice the implication in Ash's words.
She only thought — so the other's power is actually comparable to their own Clan Leader!
Then she really lost without disgrace.
The strength of the Diamond Clan Leader is truly standing at the pinnacle of Hisui!
Besides that most formidable "King", their Leader can suppress almost all other Kings.
Of course, that's before the "King" goes berserk.
Moreover, the Diamond Clan certainly cannot disrespect the King they worship.
This is the fundamental reason they're continuously troubled by the berserk King.
But this doesn't mean the Diamond Clan Leader is weak.
On the contrary, the Diamond Clan Leader is already one of the most powerful "Beast Tamers" in the entire Hisui Region!
Ami secretly marveled at Ash's immense power at such a young age while gently applying ointment on Munchlax's wound and softly caressing its head.
Afterward, she stood up and extended a fair hand toward Ash.
"It's wonderful to have such a powerful reinforcement!"
"I believe with your strength, you can certainly quell the rioting Kricketune!"
Ash also extended his hand and tightly grasped Ami's.
"Pleasure working with you!"
After Ami acknowledged defeat and recognized Ash's ability, she was ready to lead Ash and his companion to Deertrack Heights.
At this moment, Ami seemed to remember something and took out a pure white flute from her belongings.
"Actually, it's still quite a distance to Deertrack Heights from here."
"However... I have a special partner that can help us reach there faster!"
With that, Ami sounded the white flute in her hand.
An elegant and beautiful melody slowly arose in the vast wilderness.
While everyone was still bewildered.
A white light suddenly flashed rapidly in front of them, bringing about a sweeping whirlwind.
"Whoosh—"
Amidst a sound like hitting the brakes.
Once everyone regained their composure, a pure white Pokémon had already steadily appeared right in front of them.