Only to see Lippi pour a small basket of green mulberry leaves in front of the electric-web green caterpillar.
Almost all the green caterpillars were drawn by the food and began to gather closer.
Some even popped their heads up, ready to snatch the food.
"Wuwu!"
The green caterpillar that looked the weakest wriggled its body and let out a warning sound.
Amazingly, just that alone made the surrounding green caterpillars halt their scramble.
The scrawny caterpillar then hugged a leaf and began munching away.
[Ha, is this a bug king or what?]
[Even the bigger ones are afraid of it?]
"Keep going, spread more around. Just feed them as usual," Lovy said, seizing the moment.
More green mulberry leaves were scattered, and the green caterpillars rushed forward in a feeding frenzy.
Then, a magical scene unfolded.
The green caterpillars around the scrawny one didn't touch its food. Instead, they competed over other leaves nearby.
If other caterpillars came near its area, they were driven away.
It looked as though these green caterpillars were acting like its bodyguards!
[Huh, this is so weird!]
[Is this little green caterpillar that powerful?]
[It eats so fast!]
Viewers now noticed that this scrawny caterpillar ate nearly twice as fast as the others.
Just then, a particularly fat green caterpillar appeared.
Lovy noted that its individual grade was also A-level, with a "brave" temperament.
This fat caterpillar charged straight at the scrawny one with fierce momentum.
The scrawny caterpillar sensed it and stopped eating, letting out another warning: "Wuwu!"
But the other didn't stop—it continued closing in!
[It's a challenge!]
[Oh boy, bug king brawl incoming!]
[I think the skinny one's getting launched—this isn't even close in weight class!]
[Don't forget the electric web!]
Just as everyone hoped, the scrawny green caterpillar, facing the threat of a stronger foe, finally unleashed its ultimate move—Electric Web!
Its body slightly arched as if charging up, and the next moment, a torrent of threads shot from its mouth at incredible speed.
Unlike ordinary thread-spitting moves, the threads were already woven into a spider-web-like structure mid-air, expanding and engulfing the fat green caterpillar.
Crackle! Zap! Snap!
Clearly, visible electric arcs danced across the threads.
The fat caterpillar, caught in the web, was instantly electrocuted. No matter how hard it struggled, it couldn't break free. Soon, smoke started rising from its body as it collapsed, motionless.
In Pokémon battle terms, this would be called "fainted beyond recovery."
"Instant knockout?"
Lovy hadn't expected the Electric Web to be this powerful.
But on second thought, even humans can be paralyzed or killed by electricity. These are just weak green caterpillars—it's reasonable for such an outcome.
After all, the Pokémon world isn't turn-based. Real battles are often like sword duels or cowboy shootouts—one move can decide it all.
After KO'ing the fat caterpillar, the scrawny one didn't even glance at it and simply went back to devouring leaves, those big eyes full of arrogant dominance.
Its "bodyguards" stared at the fallen fat one with an almost sympathetic gaze—as if to say, "We've all been there."
Now, everyone finally understood why this skinny caterpillar had so many underlings—it wasn't about size.
It's about power.
[Electric Web! That move is unstoppable in real combat!]
[Damn, is this really the caterpillar picked by the streamer?!]
[No wonder it's so drained all the time—that skill burns through energy like crazy!]
[I'd pay 10x market price to buy this caterpillar!]
[Dream on! No one's selling a beast like that!]
Actions speak louder than words.
No matter how much Lovy had talked before, nothing compared to what the livestream audience saw with their own eyes.
The strength of this Electric Web Caterpillar left an unforgettable impression.
No one had imagined that the universally considered "weakling" green caterpillar could perform like this in battle.
This caterpillar's combat ability was miles ahead of the rest.
"Brother Lovy! This caterpillar is insane! If you hadn't identified it, we might've sold it with the others, maybe even as food!"
The boy was overwhelmed with excitement.
[Wait, people eat green caterpillars?]
[Never had soybean worms? Green caterpillar stir-fried with peppers is fire!]
[They're too cute! How can you eat them?!]
Lovy wasn't surprised to hear green caterpillars might become food.
In the Pokémon world, many treat Pokémon as partners—or even family—but that usually refers to tamed or bred Pokémon.
There are two key distinctions:
Wild Pokémon: Territorial and aggressive, especially when protecting young or food. They're essentially wild beasts. Some people even make a living hunting them—these are the Pokémon Hunters. Laws do exist, set by the Pokémon Protection Bureau and various associations, to define which wild Pokémon can be hunted and which are protected.
Farmed Pokémon: Bred for their rapid reproduction and economic or culinary value. These green caterpillars are clearly in that category—raised as livestock to be sold.
Likely, this brother-sister duo's family survives by raising these.
Take Crawdaunt, for example—their claws, while a bit earthy-tasting, are delicious and can regenerate after shedding. Some people specifically farm them just for those edible claws.
Then there's Miltank, farmed for its MooMoo Milk—a highly nutritious beverage good for all ages, far superior to ordinary milk.
It's a bit harsh, but reality is often that way.
Just like the human world Lovy came from: some animals are pets, others are food. As long as laws and ethics are upheld, how people treat Pokémon depends on many factors.
Some Pokémon lovers advocate for equal treatment of all species, but total unity is impossible.
After all, some say if they don't raise or sell Pokémon, they can't survive.
Others argue: pigs are smart too, cows have souls—should we stop eating meat?
It's like the never-ending vegetarian vs carnivore debate—only more complicated in the Pokémon world.
Lovy's view: as long as you're lawful and ethical, your choices are yours.
But forcing others to follow your view? That's wrong.
"This caterpillar should meet your expectations, right? Just remember—it burns a ton of energy. Feed it three times the normal amount, and increase as needed. You're already farming caterpillars, and green mulberry leaves aren't expensive, so it shouldn't be too hard. If you raise this one right, it has a bright future."
"Oh, and don't share personal info or your address online. If you get into trouble, come find me in the stream. I'll help however I can."
Lovy added this thoughtfully.
The internet is full of shady people, and with how rare and powerful this Electric Web Caterpillar is, someone might target them.
[Whoever bullies this brother-sister duo is messing with all of us fans in Lovy's appraisal stream!]
[So fierce... but why does this channel only have 250 followers? That's sus…]
[Then follow now! If he blows up later, we'll be the OG fans!]
"We're super happy with it! Brother Lovy, we'll listen to whatever you say!"
[These two are now officially under our Pokémon Protection Bureau's care—I'm watching personally.]
This message came from Officer Tan's account, with an official badge that shone bright—a message of warmth and deterrence all in one.
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