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 Chapter 1: Old Green House

    Chapter 1: Old Green House

    Hoenn Region, Northeast, Farbor Woods.

    The gloomy and dense forest formed a natural maze, separating the Mt. Chimney at the center from the outskirts of Farbor Town.

    With the rise of the Trainer profession, although the Pok¨¦mon League began to emphasize the development of the areas outside the city to create a safe travel environment for Trainers, there are still many areas that are ¡°yet to be developed¡±, and Farbor Woods was one of them.

    In these areas, there were abundant natural resources, but along with them came dangerous and unknown terrains, environments and aggressive Pok¨¦mon, which made people hesitant to approach it.

    Farbor Town, located outside the forest, is a small agricultural town with a poption of about a dozen households. Due to its proximity to Mt. Chimney, whenever a breeze blew, volcanic ash from the mountain would drift here, providing rich nutrients to the local nts.

    Inside Old Green House.

    Terrance stepped out of the yard, his nose wrinkling slightly as he revealed a helpless expression.

    Beside him, a butterfly with aqua-bluepound eyes fluttered its beautiful wings. Under its maniption, a sea of shimmering golden electric threads created a symphony of a thousand birds chirping. It was a breathtaking sight.

    The glow of the threads illuminated Terrance¡¯s face, making his youthful features beneath his golden-brown, short hair look exceptionally handsome.

    This was Beautifly practicing its signature move, ¡°Electroweb.¡±

    The young boy¡¯s name was Terrance, a member of the Old Green House orphanage. In this sparsely popted small town, the Old Green House was considered a rather unique building. It often gathered a group of children who yed andughed together.

    Watching Beautifly dancing around him, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but feel nostalgic. ¡°It¡¯s been almost a year, huh?¡±

    ¡°Buzz,¡± Hearing that, Beautifly nodded its head.

    A year ago, Beautifly, who was still a Wurmple, crawled out of its habitat in the grass and forest to escape a flock of Taillow who were hunting for food. After wandering around, the little one found its way to the Old Green House.

    Then, this timid Wurmple was caught by the lively children and became the target of their amusement. Fortunately, Terrance noticed it in time and stopped the children, rescuing the Wurmple.

    The children were not bad at heart, and soon enough, Wurmple received sincere apologies. They quickly bonded with it and enjoyed each other¡¯spany. And in the end, even Terrance didn¡¯t expect that this little fellow, who had been wandering outside for a long time, would choose to stay here and naturally be part of the Old Green House family.

    Taking care of Wurmple became Terrance¡¯s responsibility for the past year.

    Due to spending too much time training with Beautifly, it was already noon. Looking at the ground piled with dust that hadn¡¯t been sweeped, Terrance sighed.

    ¡°Beautifly, lend me a hand!¡± Brushing off the dust from his clothes, Terrance put his backpack aside and picked up the broom in the corner, intending to sweep away the fallen leaves first.

    However, at that moment, a crisp voice suddenly sounded in Terrance¡¯s ear. He instinctively looked up and saw a little girl happily running towards him.

    ¡°Little Rina!¡± Terrance smiled upon seeing the girl. Rina was also an orphan from the Old Green House, but they knew each other before they even entered the Old Green House.

    Thinking back to the innocent Little Rina who used to stick to him, and his own clumsy actions at the beginning, Terrance suddenly stared nkly, as if he had traveled through time.

    Time flies, four years have passed.

    Terrance was originally from Cerulean City. Four years ago, he lost his family and was adopted by this orphanage.

    In these four years, life had been mundane and tedious. Fortunately, Terrance gradually adapted to this new life and slowly pulled himself together in this familiar yet unfamiliar world.

    But no one knew that four years ago, Terrance had been ¡°swapped.¡± The current Terrance hailed from another blue world, Earth!

    ¡°Brother Terrance, what are you spacing out for!¡± Little Rina walked over, staring at Terrance with a puzzled look, her bright eyes twinkling as she spoke.

    Hearing Little Rina, Terrance snapped out of his thoughts, feeling a mix of confusion and mncholy. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Are you hungry? Let me prepare lunch first, okay?¡±

    Rina saw Terrance¡¯s smile and felt delighted in her heart. She looked at the ground around her and said apologetically, ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Brother Terrance. Taiga and I went to explore the cave over there in the morning, so I couldn¡¯t help you sweep.¡±

    After speaking, Rina sped her hands together and apologized with a smile, ¡°What are you doing now? Brother Terrance, are you and Beautifly too busy toe? Let me help you¡±

    Just as Rina was about to start working, Terrance shook his head and stopped her. ¡°No need, let Beautifly handle these tasks. It can handle them well.¡±

    ¡°Then¡­can I help you with preparing lunch?¡± Rina wanted to do something for Terrance.

    ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself, but you two went to the cave without permission. Do you know how dangerous it is?¡± Terrance¡¯s tone turned serious. ¡°I¡¯ve told you countless times not to wander off and stay obediently in the town!¡±

    ¡°But you¡¯re always going outside yourself,¡± Rina pouted, nced at Beautifly, and felt a tinge of envy, then she muttered under her breath, ¡°It¡¯s not that dangerous outside, and there are many friendly Pok¨¦mon that often help us.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re just lucky,¡± Terrance sighed. ¡°It seems Grandma An will have to give you a lecture. Let¡¯s prepare lunch for everyone. Today, it¡¯s your favorite Balm Mushroom, and it will be thest meal I prepare for you all.¡± Terrance continued speaking, and as he did, his tone suddenly became somewhat gloomy.

    ¡°Thest meal?¡± Rina paused, realizing the hidden meaning in Terrance¡¯s words. ¡°Brother Terrance, what do you mean?¡±

    Before Terrance could answer, an old woman walked out and lovingly patted Little Rina¡¯s head. ¡°Silly girl, haven¡¯t you figured it out yet? Your brother Terrance has decided to leave this ce.¡±

    Leave this ce?

    Rina stared nkly at Terrance. ¡°Leave¡­ leave the Old Green House?¡±

    Meeting Rina¡¯s gaze, Terrance remained silent.

    League Calendar, Year 209, Adoption Day. Both Terrance and Rina were orphans from Cerulean City who had lost their ability to live independently. So, they were adopted by An from the Old Green House orphanage.

    Ever since arriving at the Old Green House, Terrance had been disying remarkable maturity and responsibility in order to repay Grandma An¡¯s kindness. He doesn¡¯t resemble a child at all. Within the Old Green House, no matter the task, as long as he was capable, Terrance would willingly take on the responsibility. Because of this, among the children in the Old Green House, Terrance had be like an older brother figure.

    Being relied upon by the children had be natural for Terrance.

    Now, hearing that Terrance was nning to leave, Rina couldn¡¯t help but feel reluctant and panic, which was only natural.

    After a moment of silence, Terrance nodded. ¡°Grandma An, I¡¯m nning to head to Lilycove City tomorrow. Thank you for taking care of me these past four years.¡±

    ¡°Why are you leaving? Is it because we weren¡¯t obedient?¡± Rina¡¯s eyes began to well up, interrupting Terrance.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s just that I want to see the outside world. Besides, I¡¯m nning to take the Breeder¡¯s Examination. If I seed, I will then be able to share some of the burdens of the Old Green House.¡± Terrance said calmly.

    Grandma An sighed. ¡°Terrance, my dear, you need to think it through. The children here have grown up in poverty, and they don¡¯t even have the qualifications to register as Trainers. Going out to make a living at such a young age, it¡¯s better to stay here and help me take care of the Old Green House.¡±

    ¡°I understand all that, Grandma An, but I have hands and feet. Can¡¯t I take care of myself? I¡¯ve been studying for these four years, all for this day.¡± Terrance¡¯s response unexpectedly showed determination.

    During his four years at the Old Green House, Terrance didn¡¯t just y like the other children. Instead, he studied diligently every day, apanying the monotonous yet fascinating days with boring books, all in preparation for the day he could leave and see the outside world.

    To be honest, when Terrance epted the fact that he had transmigrated over, he was unwilling to stay in one ce for the rest of his life. However, reality dealt a heavy blow to Terrance.

    But Terrance did not give up. Knowledge was an extremely important path he found for him to connect with the outside world!

    Unlike Earth, although this world had technology, the rted content was very precious and advanced knowledge was monopolized by organizations such as the League and major corporations!

    Knowledge in the field of technology is considered high-end expertise and serves as an important means of bnce within the League. In this world, technological advancement is rapid but hasn¡¯t reached the level of openness and strong demand for talent as on Earth.

    On the contrary, the mainstream in this world are the magical creatures called¡ªPok¨¦mon!

    They have reced technology and are sought after by people. Various industries revolve around them and are established based on them, making them indispensablepanions in the lives of humans in this world.

    Terrance studied the knowledge about Pok¨¦mons.

    Over the course of four years, despite the vast and diverse knowledge publicly avable on the continent, Terrance, driven by his own dreams, diligently established a structured learning system of his own.

    When Grandma An heard him say this, she knew that Terrance had thought it through and could only sigh, not saying anything else.

    Ever since Terrance came here four years ago, he had been very sensible, not causing her any trouble, but instead, he had been helping her take care of the Old Green House.

    However, An could also see that Terrance¡¯s mind was not here either. Although he helped take care of the children, An, who had lived half her life, could naturally see the fundamental difference between Terrance and these children.

    It was as if Terrance didn¡¯t really fit in with this group of children.

    Although he was still young, Terrance already possessed strong views of his own. It seemed that his heart had already flown to far away ces apanied by books.

    Perhaps, on that adoption day four years ago, Grandma An should have seen Terrance¡¯s uniqueness from his calm andposed gaze and self-introduction.

    It was indeed unrealistic to keep someone like Terrance in the small Farbor Town. Grandma An didn¡¯t want to see such a future either.

    But even so, she didn¡¯t know why Terrance was so persistent. It was hard to imagine that a 10-year-old child would have such strong determination and could make such a bold decision.

    ¡°This might be the best choice¡­¡± Terrance sighed in his heart.

    This world is filled with fantastical splendor and breathtaking beauty! For Terrance, who came from another world, every ce here attracts him, urging him to explore and venture beyond.

    At the same time, Terrance also understood that the development of the Old Green House had fallen into a period of decline over these years. Relying solely on Grandma An¡¯s savings, it was difficult for the Old Green House orphanage to operate for a long time.

    Therefore, not only for himself, but Terrance also didn¡¯t want to burden the Old Green House anymore. Even though he knew the road ahead would be difficult, Terrance did not have any thoughts of backing down.

    Ever since he transmigrated over, Terrance had wanted to experience the outside world. If hecked the courage to do so, then it would be a disgrace to the title of ¡°Transmigrator.¡± What would be the difference between him and a salted fish then?

    There was no reason. He just wanted to witness the magnificence of this world!

    TN: I will be picking up this Pokemon fanfic. The Strongest Legend of Dragon Ball will be finished by this month. If you people have any suggestion for good fanfic that you want me to pick, you can tell me on discord or in thement section.

 Chapter 2: Determined

    Chapter 2: Determined

    In a ce where various Pokemon live, the Hoenn Continent, within Farbor Town.

    The aroma of food filled the entire Old Green House.

    With satisfaction, he gazed at his masterpiece¡ªthe bountiful yet light and nutritious lunch. Terrance left behind this final gift for everyone.

    He didn¡¯t know what he could achieve after leaving this ce, but instead of settling for an ordinary life, Terrance preferred to take risks and give his all. This world wasn¡¯t as beautiful as portrayed in the anime, and even to be an ordinary Trainer, there were many conditions and limitations.

    Although Old Green House was referred to as an orphanage, there were actually only seven children, and the sole caretaker was Grandma An. In her younger days, Grandma An was a Coordinator, but now she was all alone. Grandma An had no descendants, so with her remaining savings, she established this orphanage called Old Green House.

    Due to Grandma An, the children grew up listening to her stories from her youth, which naturally sparked a great interest in bing a Coordinator.

    Almost every child in Old Green House dreams of bing an outstanding Coordinator, and Terrance was no exception.

    However, despite their usual liveliness, today the children appeared somewhat subdued. Clearly, they were already aware of Terrance¡¯s decision to leave.

    Gathered around the table, a young boy finally couldn¡¯t hold back and spoke, ¡°Brother Terrance, are you really going to leave?¡±

    Terrance nodded. He had been here for four years, and ultimately, he has always relied on Old Green House. Although he has helped with many things during that time, it was not enough to repay the kindness he received from Grandma An and Old Green House. Without them, Terrance couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of trouble he might have gotten into with his initial confusion and uncertainty upon arriving. Moreover, he hadn¡¯t inherited any property, so even facing a simple livelihood would have been a big problem.

    In his previous life, he had been alone, but Old Green House had given him so many things he had never possessed before.

    So, now that things hade to this point, Terrance couldn¡¯t just stay here any longer. The children had grown up and no longer needed his care. After years of umtion, Terrance felt it was time for him to embark on his own journey.

    Perhaps only by going out could he truly do something meaningful for everyone in Old Green House.

    ¡°But¡­¡± the voices of everyone were choked with emotion. Although they already know about Terrance¡¯s choice, the thought of separation made them deeply reluctant. Their big brother, who had always taken care of them, was about to leave. Even if they could still meet in the future, the long time separation was something these children under ten years old couldn¡¯t bear.

    ¡°Sigh, children, respect Terrance¡¯s decision,¡± At that moment, Grandma An, with her hair now gray, entered the room. Upon seeing her, the children immediately made space for Grandma An.

    ¡°Grandma An, you¡¯re here,¡± the children said in unison.

    ¡°Let¡¯s eat lunch, Grandma,¡± Terrance said.

    Faced with the children¡¯s attempts to persuade him to stay, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but waver in his heart. Although he didn¡¯t consider himself as a child of their age, initially taking care of the children was a way to repay the kindness he had received. Despite often being troubled by these mischievous kids, after going through so much together and living with them for such a long time, it is only natural that one¡¯s heart softens. After all, humans are not devoid of emotions like nts and trees.

    Having lived here for four years, Terrance didn¡¯t want to see Old Green House be deste and dpidated many yearster.

    ¡°Let¡¯s eat,¡± Terrance said, looking at the children who were in low spirits.

    And so, urged by Grandma An and Terrance, the children hastily ate their lunch. The exquisite meal was spent in such a gloomy atmosphere.

    The cheerful atmosphere of the past could no longer be found. Although Grandma An tried to lighten the mood, anyone could tell that both the children and Terrance were absent-minded.

    The long lunchtime finally came to an end.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go pack my things.¡±

    After quietly uttering these words, Terrance left the ce.

    ¡­..

    Lyingzily in bed, Terrance¡¯s gaze was fixed upon the ceiling.

    Despite the children¡¯s heartfelt pleas to stay, none of it would sway his determination.

    Terrance¡¯s steps, his inner voice, wouldn¡¯t allow him to stay in this ce.

    Perhaps he might fail, but who can predict the future?

    Terrance didn¡¯t make all those efforts for nothing over the course of four years. And when ites to self-confidence, he naturally had an abundance of it!

    ¡°Beautifly¡­¡±

    The beautiful Beautifly fluttered above Terrance¡¯s head, the only one toe andfort him.

    It possessed some remarkable skills, which it expertly employed to meticulously assist Terrance in cleaning the yard.

    Beautifly is Terrance¡¯s first partner, the littlepanion he trained as a beginner.

    Growing up listening to Grandma An¡¯s stories, Terrance also became very interested in bing a Coordinator. Even Wurmple itself yearned for that morous stage.

    But reality made Terrance realize that he had no advantages. After careful consideration, Terrance finally decided to be a Breeder.

    Bing a Breeder had significant advantages in Terrance¡¯s current situation.

    Pokemon Breeders, like a Coordinator, are a type of Trainer.

    They nurture arge variety of Pokemon. While their strength might be slightly weakerpared to professional Trainers, their Pokemon usually forms aplete team. Moreover, they excel in areas such as growth, health, and breeding conditions, surpassing ordinary Trainers in many ways.

    Most Breeders earn their living through specialized work of Day Care, and being a Breeder is well-suited for survival in this world.

    A remarkable Breeder is indispensable in any ce.

    If Terrance could pass the Junior Breeder examination, his starting point would greatly improve, even allowing him to make a huge leap forward.

    After all, he was still so young.

    With agees mature thinking, which was Terrance¡¯s greatest advantage. Having such a good start, although the starting point may be somewhat low, there are many things that Terrance wants to aplish after arriving here.

    Knock, knock, knock!

    As Terrance stared at the ceiling, he heard the sound of knocking on the door.

    ¡°Come in.¡±

    Without much thinking, he knew that the person who had arrived at this time was likely Grandma An.

    ¡°The children are feeling down,¡± Grandma An sighed as she entered.

    ¡°I know,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Child¡­.you have always been so stubborn. It¡¯s just a trip, but you make it sound like a life and death separation.¡±

    Shaking her head, Grandma An looked at Terrance with some confusion and helplessness.

    ¡°It¡¯s not just a trip.¡±

    ¡°Grandma An, do you really think that if we keep staying at Old Green House, with your savings, you could support us for long?¡±

    ¡°Do you truly believe that these children can find the lives they yearn for?¡±

    Grandma An fell silent.

    ¡°So, for myself, for Old Green House, I can only choose to leave.¡±

    Lying in bed, Terrance disregarded Grandma An¡¯s shocked expression and spoke to himself.

    Terrance understood that staying at Old Green House, although it might provide stability andfort for a while, it would also cause him to miss out on his greatest advantage. In the end, it would result in aplete and utter failure!

    Thus, Terrance naturally voiced these thoughts.

    Perhaps, besides experiencing the beauty of this world, Terrance was also worried about the Old Green House. Terrance didn¡¯t want to see the Old Green House fall into ruin, so he could only change it through his own efforts!

 Chapter 3: Winds of Beginning

    Chapter 3: Winds of Beginning

    ¡°Sigh, child, you really are hard to figure out¡­¡±

    With a sigh apanying her silence, Grandma An¡¯s thoughts drifted back to the day she adopted Terrance. Terrance was born in Cerulean City of Kanto region and at the age of six, his parents passed away due to an ident. With insufficient support for basic living expenses, Terrance quickly became homeless. Despite receiving subsidies from the League, he struggled to lead a normal life.

    At that time, An happened to pass by Kanto, and with Terrance¡¯s consent, went through a series of procedures with the League to adopt him under the care of the orphanage.

    Children like Terrance are not the first, nor will they be thest, at Old Green House.

    But Terrance was surely the most extraordinary child An had ever seen.

    From his initial silence and aloofness to hister maturity andposure, with an understanding and empathetic nature, it was hard to believe that he was just a six-year-old child. Moreover, Terrance¡¯s intense passion for books astonished An. Terrance delved into knowledge that was dry and tedious, something most children his age would avoid. An discovered that Terrance not only became deeply engrossed in such topics but also analyzed them with great insight and relished every bit of it.

    Diligent, meticulous, and mature, An sometimes almost forgot that Terrance was an orphan she had adopted. In reality, Terrance was helping her take care of the other children.

    ¡°Encountering you, I suppose, has been our luck.¡± Looking into Terrance¡¯s piercing gaze, Grandma An felt a mix ofughter and tears. She had no idea what this child was always thinking about. He no longer had the innocence of a child. Sometimes, when she observed Terrance¡¯s focus, Grandma An even felt a hint of fear. This child was truly special, giving her a surreal feeling.

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Terrance murmured, unsure how to continue the conversation.

    Regardless, he would not change his decision to leave the Old Green House!

    After a long silence, Grandma An turned her gaze towards Beautifly. ¡°The reason I¡¯m here is to tell you to take this child with you.¡± With a gentle look at Beautifly, Grandma An sighed, ¡°It has also grown up.¡±

    Hearing this, Terrance suddenly froze.

    Take Beautifly with him?

    This idea had crossed Terrance¡¯s mind before, but Beautifly was also a member of the Old Green House. Although it was Terrance who primarily took care of it, everyone here also contributed in their own way.

    In other words, Beautifly was not Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon.

    In fact, Beautifly had not been captured by anyone.

    Moreover, Grandma An had been covering all the expenses for Beautifly¡¯s food!

    ¡°Let it stay here to apany the children.¡±

    Shaking his head, Terrance refused.

    Taking Beautifly with him would undoubtedly give him an advantage in his uing journey, but it would be too irresponsible.

    After all, Beautifly was not his personal possession.

    Each member of the Old Green House had invested their efforts into Beautifly.

    ¡°I knew you would say that, but the children have already agreed. They also hope that Beautifly can go with you to experience the outside world.¡±

    Almost as if she had anticipated Terrance¡¯s response, Grandma An spoke up.

    ¡°Take this.¡±

    Grandma An patted Terrance¡¯s shoulder and handed something to him¡ª

    ¡°This is¡­ a Pok¨¦ Ball?¡±

    The Pok¨¦ Ball was pure white in color, and as Terrance examined it closely, his fist involuntarily clenched tighter.

    On the pure white Pok¨¦ Ball, there were scribbled names of the children.

    ¡°I obtained this in a Pok¨¦mon Contest when I was young. It¡¯s Premier Ball, with the same functions as Pok¨¦ Ball. However, it carries the support of children for you. Here, child, use it to capture Beautifly. With both of you embarking on this journey together, we can be more at ease.¡±

    His eyes fixated on the Premier Ball, Terrance¡¯s mouth slightly opened, wanting to say something, but in the end, he remained silent.

    Holding the Premier Ball in his hand, Terrance felt its weight and warmth!

    The silence didn¡¯tst long. Finally, Terrance looked at Grandma An and said, ¡°I understand.¡±

    ¡°Leave this child to me. If it agrees to be my Pok¨¦mon, I will take it with me to fulfill the dreams of the children,¡± Terrance firmly nodded and said to Grandma An.

    Then, Terrance turned his gaze to Beautifly, who was hovering in the air, and stared at it.

    It seemed more like an inquiry.

    ¡°Coo, coo~¡±

    At this moment, Beautifly also seemed to understand everything that was happening. Seeing Terrance¡¯s request, it didn¡¯t hesitate at all and let out a joyful cry.

    Terrance¡¯s careful nurturing andpanionship, the meticulous care during each evolution, and the arduous training they endured together, even though it was harsh and demanding¡ªhow could Beautifly ever forget the sweat they shed side by side?

    Bing Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon had always been Beautifly¡¯s wish!

    ¡°Congrattions,¡± Grandma An said with a smile. Despite her old age, encountering such a situation couldn¡¯t help but make her feel emotional.

    ¡°Thank you,¡± Terrance said somberly, gripping the Premier Ball tightly.

    Grandma An¡¯s smile remained on her face as she looked at Terrance, finding it somewhat amusing. ¡°You truly are a peculiar child.¡±

    The pure white color of Pok¨¦ Ball symbolized the beginning of Terrance¡¯s dream.

    Feeling the gentle breeze blowing in from the window, Terrance looked at Beautifly, and his thoughts drifted back to the past.

    The scene of Terrance and Beautifly weing the morning sunlight and practicing their moves together.

    Beautifly¡¯s String Shot, shining under the sunlight, were like a sea of threads, forming arge. Electric currents flowed through the, emitting a crackling sound.

    Following Grandma An¡¯s suggestion, Terrance and Beautifly worked hard to upgrade their signature move, String Shot, into the powerful Electroweb.

    Terrance put a great deal of effort in this special training. From the Wurmple stage, Terrance meticulously trained Wurmple, ensuring that it didn¡¯t neglect String Shot.

    In Terrance¡¯s eyes, if String Shot was used properly, its impact will be significant.

    So, besides the special training, Terrance also made efforts to supplement Wurmple¡¯s diet with protein. He would often venture into the jungle alone to gather the bitter white berries, which could increase the quantity and enhance the toughness of the insect silk.

    The flesh and leaves of the bitter white berries was the favorite food of Bug-type Pok¨¦mon. After Terrance blends them, the bitter white berries can provide better nutrition to Beautifly.

    After several months of their collective efforts, Beautifly¡¯s String Shot made great progress and gained good electric conductivity. Finally, with the help of Cheri Berry, Beautifly was able to learn the powerful move Electroweb, thanks to its unique bug powder.

    This was the greatest achievement during the year that Terrance and Beautifly spent together.

    Apart from that, Beautifly¡¯s excellent air flow sensitivity, precise control of wind speed, and the Silver Wind filled with various kinds of powdery scales are all the result of Terrance and Beautifly¡¯sbined efforts.

    It could be said that while Beautifly¡¯s strength might not be outstanding, in the application of signature move, it was an excellent contender; a little one born specifically for Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Because it carried the splendid dreams of all the children in the Old Green House, along with Grandma An¡¯s experience, it had received the greatest support in its growth.

    The gentle breeze blew again, instantly bringing Terrance back to reality. He knew that this was the wind of beginning bidding him farewell.

    TN: You can read my other novels too APJ and DBSKS

 Chapter 4: For a better future

    Chapter 4: For a better future

    Time passed quickly, and on this day, Terrance was preparing to depart.

    The children didn¡¯te looking for Terrance, unable to face the farewell.

    But Terrance knew that the next day, when he was about to leave, everyone woulde to bid him farewell with tears. He knew these little fellows too well.

    Morning arrived, the sky was clear with no clouds, a stark contrast to yesterday.

    In the early morning, the sunlight was gentle. Inside the Old Green House,the children arrived at Terrance¡¯s door with carefully prepared gifts. However, when they pushed the door open, they found the room empty, with no one inside.

    Only a neatly written letter was ced on the desk.

    Seeing this scene, the children¡¯s hearts clenched. Little Rina, holding back her tears, stepped forward first and picked up the envelope left by Terrance.

    ¡°Everyone, by the time you are reading this letter, I believe I will have already departed. I hope that after I leave, I won¡¯t inconvenience anyone. Don¡¯t be sad about my departure. Although there are times when I find you little rascals annoying, I still loved the joyful atmosphere of the Old Green House.

    Rina, remember not to be mischievous anymore. If you get bullied by Poochyena again, Beautifly won¡¯t be there to save you.

    Ayan, you¡¯re the oldest among the children besides me, and also the most responsible. Remember to take good care of your younger siblings.

    Taiga, stop being picky about food. Once I¡¯m gone, there won¡¯t be anyone specially cooking for you.

    Chisana, I know that among the children, you¡¯ve always yearned to be a Coordinator. Trust me, I¡¯ll stand on that final stage with Beautifly. But if you keep ying around, you¡¯ll never be able to reach your dreams.

    Scarlet, you were the first to follow Grandma An. You know she¡¯s getting older, so make sure to supervise everyone so that they don¡¯t make her angry. Show Grandma An more care.

    Myu, you¡¯re the youngest among us, everyone¡¯s little sister. Remember to listen to your older brothers and sisters. Once I¡¯m gone, no one will clean up your messes.

    Lastly, Grandma An, thank you, thank you very much. Everyone, please don¡¯t worry about me. When I return, I will definitely make the Old Green House even better and bigger and free everyone from their current lives and allow everyone to have the life they long for, with the right to pursue their dreams! ¡ª- Terrance¡±

    The surroundings were quiet, except for the sound of Little Rina¡¯s sobbing. Soon, the envelope passed through everyone¡¯s hands, and silence fell upon them. At that moment, Grandma An arrived and, observing the children¡¯s actions, she knew what had happened. Having experienced many things herself, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of sadness.

    She didn¡¯t know how tofort the children. Perhaps letting things take their natural course would be the best oue.

    Upon seeing Grandma An, Little Rina immediately rushed towards her. Among the children, Little Rina had the closest bond with Terrance. The separation now had the biggest impact on her.

    ¡°Grandma, when I grow up, I¡¯ll definitely find Brother Terrance and bring him back.¡± Her words were incoherent as tears covered her face.

    Gently stroking Little Rina¡¯s head, Grandma Anforted her, ¡°I believe in you, Little Rina. You¡¯ll be able to bring your Brother Terrance back.¡±

    Though she said that, Grandma An couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly.

    It¡¯s not that easy! She just hoped that this little rascal, Terrance, would set aside his pride and return back after facing setbacks in the outside world.

    It¡¯s not so simple to navigate this chaotic world with the identity of a child.

    Despite hailing from affluent households and holding the official Trainer qualifications registered by the Pok¨¦mon League, the number of neers in a region each year amounts to nearly a hundred. However, only approximately one-tenth of them seed in obtaining all eight Badges and challenge the Regional League Tournament. As for Trainers who got eliminated in the League Conference, their numbers were even higher.

    Take, for example, the Ever Grande Conference in the Hoenn region. Even if one reached the top sixteen, they couldn¡¯t rely solely on their identity as a Trainer to make a living.

    Only those exceptionally talented Trainers have the possibility of gaining recognition from major corporations and even the Pok¨¦mon League.

    In this society, only the Champions are valued. Only those who ascend the throne of the League Conference Championship hold significance, as they bring forth the corresponding ¡°celebrity effect¡± for the major corporations. People often forget who came in second ce but can remember who the Champion is.

    Trainers who want to make a name for themselves must challenge the tournaments, defeat all opponents, experience the baptism of the finals, and ascend the Champion¡¯s throne to have a chance at receiving the best, greatest, and most valued attention.

    Terrance doesn¡¯t have the same resources as others. As someone who grew up in poverty, people like him often end up as roadside Bug Catchers. Sessfully managing an orphanage is not as simple as it may seem.

    Without obtaining the qualifications of a Trainer, one cannot enjoy the convenience offered by Pok¨¦mon Centers. The things Terrance took with him were simply not enough to sustain him for a long time.

    An sighed deeply in her heart.

    ¡°We have to believe in him,¡± Grandma An said to the children.

    Even so, An chose to believe in Terrance. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have let Terrance, a child without Trainer qualifications, travel alone. She recognized Terrance¡¯s determination and intelligence, which led her to support his choice.

    Otherwise, even if Terrance was stubborn, An wouldn¡¯t let a child who hasn¡¯t experienced the world face it alone.

    ¡°Yes, I believe that Brother Terrance will definitely seed,¡± Little Rina whispered, her voice choked with emotion, as she nestled in An¡¯s arms.

    The other children, each with their own emotions, looked out the window and nodded vigorously.

    These orphans, who lost their families for different reasons, would most likely grow up in poverty if nothing unexpected happened. Grandma An¡¯s savings were decreasing day by day. If they were lucky, the children might find ordinary jobs in the future, barely able to support themselves and live out their lives.

    But if unfortunate, they would once again face poverty and dejections.

    Pursuing their own life and dreams may be just wishful thinking. What can these children with no background rely on to pursue them? Their burning passion?

    Of course, it¡¯s also possible for the children to encounter a significant turning point and stumble upon significant opportunities, leading to a smooth-sailing life.

    But what are the chances of that happening to a poor orphanage?

    Ultimately, one cannot decide their life based on an unknown future. Therefore, Terrance boldly went out, not only for himself but also for the Old Green House.

    Relying solely on the elderly Grandma An is no longer enough. He must also shoulder his responsibilities.

    At times, Terrance may reflect on his journey and feel a pang of sadness. However, he believes that everything will eventually get better. He is not one to me others or fate. He knows that he must struggle and work hard to achieve everything.

    That¡¯s his character.

    A ray of sunlight from the sun pierced through the forest and illuminated Terrance¡¯s determined face as he carried his backpack on his back.

    Terrance doesn¡¯t know how long he can sustain his journey with the limited supplies in his backpack, but that¡¯s not the main concern.

    No matter how arduous it may be, it¡¯s all for a better future.

 Chapter 5: A foolâ€™s dream

    Chapter 5: A fool¡¯s dream

    For this long journey ahead, Terrance had prepared an ample amount of food and water. On the first day, he only managed to cover about ten kilometers before it got dark.

    One reason was that the road was difficult to traverse, and the other was that his body couldn¡¯t withstand prolonged physical activity.

    Whenever he felt tired, he would take a short rest, and when he felt hungry, he would eat Berries or dried rations to satisfy his hunger. Fortunately, he had Beautifly apanying him, so he didn¡¯t feel too lonely. In case they encountered any dangerous situations, Beautifly could take care of them to some extent.

    Terrance¡¯s goal was teport City, arge city that was the closest to Farbor Town. However, even so, it would take him about a week to reach there on foot.

    Terrance wants to go to Lilycove City first to participate in the Breeder¡¯s examination. However, although Lilycove City was also in Hoenn region, it was too far away from Terrance¡¯s current location. If he were to travel on foot, it would take him several months, and besides, it was impossible for Terrance to cross the ocean on foot.

    Therefore, he had no choice but to go to the harbor in teport City.

    Taking a ship was the fastest way for him to reach Lilycove City.

    Traveling by foot was tedious, especially in the wilderness where you could face unpredictable weather and unknown dangers that could strike at any time. However, Terrance managed to ovee all of it.

    As someone without Trainer qualification, he couldn¡¯t even stay at a Pok¨¦mon Center when he reached a popted area. As for a hotel, his meager savings didn¡¯t allow him to afford one.

    These are all prepared for the Breeder Examination, and Terrance couldn¡¯t afford to waste any of it.

    ¡°Glug, glug.¡±

    Passing by akeside, Terrance took out his water pouch and took a few sips of water, hastily quenching his thirst.

    ¡°Hehe.¡± Wiping off the water droplets lingering on the corners of his mouth, Terrance smiled. After several days of travel, he was finally getting close to teport City.

    During his first long journey away from home, Terrance had some difficulties adapting, but fortunately, he managed to ovee it all, and now he has be ustomed to this feeling.

    Along the way, Terrance would asionally pick some brightly colored wild fruits. It wasn¡¯t to ay hunger; rather, these things could be processed and had certain benefits for specific Pok¨¦mon. With proper preparation, he could sell them for a small amount of money, which was very important to Terrance.

    The so-called Breeders, apart from working at the Day Care, would generally also engage in such activities.

    p, p¡­

    Suddenly, a few Taillows flew over andunched an attack towards Beautifly perched on Terrance¡¯s shoulder. Terrance had be used to such urrences as Taillow and Wurmple were natural enemies. Even if Wurmple has evolved, this situation would remain unchanged.

    If these two Pok¨¦mon were in different factions, like the current situation, war is likely to ur. It was only when both of them are captured and guided by a Trainer that their rtionship could improve to some extent.

    The four Taillows had sharp beaks shimmering with white light as they flew towards Beautifly and Terrance. They were using Peck attack, a basic move. Without much thought, Terrance instructed Beautifly to defend.

    Beautifly unleashed a Silver Wind infused with Stun Spore, halting the four Taillow in their tracks. The difference in their levels was too great. Looking at the Taillows struggling to p their wings, Terrance and Beautifly didn¡¯t stay any longer; they immediately left the scene.

    Taillow doesn¡¯t know the meaning of backing down. If Terrance and Beautifly had stayed, they would have faced unrelenting attacks from them.

    ¡°Well done, Beautifly.¡±

    Terrance quickly ran to a nearby fork in the path and praised Beautifly. Beautifly had been a great help to him during these days, especially with its move String Shot, which had helped Terrance ovee numerous predicaments.

    ¡°Hu hu~¡±

    Gently making a sound, Beautifly seemed pleased with Terrance¡¯s praise.

    ¡°Let¡¯s keep moving forward.¡± Dusting off his clothes, Terrance sensed that teport City was not far away. To be honest, he really wanted to have a hearty meal. It didn¡¯t have to be anything fancy; warm and satisfying food would be more than enough.

    After nibbling on dry rations and Berries for several days, Terrance had grown weary of them. This made him regret not bringing cooking utensils along.

    ¡­

    ¡°How strange, why is there an Electrike here¡­¡±

    Suddenly, a small dog-like Pok¨¦mon appeared in Terrance¡¯s field of vision. Its body was predominantly green, with a yellow mark on its face. It was clearly Electrike.

    Looking at the bewildered Electrike, Terrance shook his head. Electrike was considered a rare Pok¨¦mon, and its evolved form, Manectric, was also impressive. However, with Terrance¡¯s current financial situation, he couldn¡¯t afford to take care of a second Pok¨¦mon.

    Besides, he didn¡¯t have any spare Pok¨¦ Balls at the moment.

    So, he was just slightly surprised by Electrike¡¯s appearance. But he didn¡¯t regret it. His own circumstances meant that he couldn¡¯t capture too many Pok¨¦mon. He simply couldn¡¯t take care of each one properly with his current situation.

    Great potential and easy to care for, these were the two criteria for Terrance when capturing Pok¨¦mon.

    Terrance wants to achieve great things. It was not enough for him to possess exceptional knowledge alone; his Pok¨¦mons also needed to possess formidable strength. Otherwise, how could he help everyone in the Old Green House pursue their own dreams?

    Making everyone in Old Green House have the right to choose their own paths was Terrance¡¯s greatest wish. He already considered the Old Green House as his family, and he didn¡¯t want everyone there to live their lives aimlessly.

    However, Terrance was well aware that it was easier said than done. It was ten times, or even more difficult than sustaining the Old Green House orphanage. Providing better conditions for so many children was far from easy.

    Terrance was no longer the naive person he once was when he arrived. Normally, obtaining the Trainer qualification alone required an expenditure of 100,000 yen, a sum that could be used by Old Green House for a long period of time. [TN: Here the author used currency as yuan, but I will use yen as the currency since it¡¯s simr to currency in pokemon world.]

    Moreover, these were just the basic expenses. The costs associated with acquiring starter Pok¨¦mon, maintaining and caring for the Pok¨¦mon, as well as covering the expenses of treating them, all required money.

    Hence, even families with rtively good financial situation, would hesitate to support multiple children in bing Trainers and boldly pursuing their dreams.

    But Terrance was determined to work hard for it. Old Green House was the fruit of Grandma An¡¯s painstaking efforts, and Terrance had always respected the elderly woman who took care of him in every way possible.

    So, the Old Green House had always been cherished by Terrance. Moreover, in his eyes, his dream wasn¡¯t just a fool¡¯s dream.

    Terrance just wanted to give himself a goal, a motivation.

    Every time he thought of his responsibilities, Terrance would sigh deeply, then remember the protagonists in the novels he had read. Each of them appeared unburdened and free, which makes him envious.

    ¡°Even if it¡¯s a fool¡¯s dream, in this journey called life, we must give it our all, right, Beautifly?¡±

    As Terrance detoured around the Electrike and walked along the forest trail, he gazed at the sunlight in the sky with a smile. He firmly believed that without a definite goal in life, there is no point in living. That¡¯s why, even if it seemed impossible to others, he still wanted to give it a try.

    ¡°Hu?¡± Beautifly, fluttering by his side, made a puzzled sound, not understanding what Terrance was talking about. This made Terrance burst intoughter.

 Chapter 6: Slateport City

    Chapter 6: teport City

    teport City is arge city in the southern part of the Hoenn region.

    teport City was established here due to the clean water sources and abundant food, making it a rapidly developing local market and a great city for shopping. Over time, it further evolved into a bustling harbor city with ships frequentlying and going.

    Terrance needs to rely on the ships here to reach Lilycove City, where the headquarters of the Breeders is located.

    At this moment, Terrance and Beautifly had already entered teport City after a week-long journey, making Terrance look a bit travel-worn. However, Terrance had no energy to care about his appearance. For now, he urgently needed to book an S.S. Ticket so that he can head to Lilycove City.

    If he missed this Breeder Examination, Terrance wouldn¡¯t be able to bear the fatal consequences of waiting another year.

    ¡°I¡¯d like an S.S. Ticket for Lilycove City.¡± Terrance arrived at the ticket counter in the shipyard after a long wait. It was finally his turn in the line.

    ¡°S.S. Ticket to Lilycove City, right? Please wait a moment. Also, do you have a membership card or Trainer¡¯s credential? That way, you can enjoy a 10% discount,¡± the ticket attendant said, manipting theputer before looking up at Terrance.

    ¡°No¡­¡± Terrance shook his head.

    ¡°In that case, please show some ID card,¡± the ticket attendant said.

    Then, Terrance handed his ID card to the attendant, who nced at it and quickly typed a few words on theputer before returning it to Terrance.

    ¡°Next, please verify your information. Name: Terrance. Age: 10 years old. Birthce: Cerulean City, Kanto. Current guardian: An. Do you have any questions?¡±

    The ticket attendant was spot on. After receiving confirmation, Terrance paid 2000 yen for the S.S. Ticket, feeling a pain in his heart.

    It was almost his entire savings. Now that he had bought the S.S. Ticket, he no longer had anything valuable on him.

    ¡°Great, registration isplete. Thank you for your support. Please don¡¯t miss the departure time.¡±

    After receiving the S.S. Ticket, Terrance checked the information. The ship was called S.S. Tidal, and it was scheduled to depart tomorrow morning at 7 o¡¯clock. It seemed like he would need to stay in this ce for one more night.

    Feeling a bit bored as he walked along the street, Terrance suddenly remembered that he had some handmade trinkets in his backpack, although he didn¡¯t know if he could sell them.

    ¡°I remember there¡¯s an open-air bazaar in teport City.¡± Recalling faintly, Terrance thought of a ce, teport Market, an open-air bazaar selling various items.

    Hastily arriving there, Terrance suddenly realized that he didn¡¯t have a stall at all.

    Shaking his head helplessly, Terrance wandered around. Since he had alreadye, he might as well take a look. Anyway, he had no money and wouldn¡¯t develop any thoughts of buying things impulsively.

    The items sold at the teport Market were diverse. Terrance couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue in astonishment at the plush dolls worth 3000 yen. They were much more expensive than the S.S. Ticket, and he couldn¡¯t help but wonder what purpose buying them would serve.

    In addition, there were various kinds of valuable Berries, ranging in price from tens to hundreds of yen.

    There were also medicines produced by Breeders, fluctuating in value at around ten thousand yen. Terrance couldn¡¯t help but admire the money-making ability of Breeders.

    Like a bottle of medicine that could increase a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s attack power, which was even being sold for a staggering 9800 yen per bottle. Seeing simr prices for other medicines, Terrance shook his head. These things probably required an intermediate Breeder to produce, and judging by the stall owner¡¯s appearance, they were most likely just reselling goods, which exined the inted prices.

    ¡°There are also things like this here?¡±

    Terrance looked surprised as he examined a small stove-shaped item, feeling somewhat surprised.

    It was the first time he had seen this thing in reality. He had only seen pictures and descriptions of it in books before.

    Sea Incense: A curious-smelling incense that, when carried, boosts the power of Water-type moves.

    Although it was a consumable item, it was still highly tempting to Trainers. Sea Incense was made from special flower petals. While it wasn¡¯t difficult to make, the valuey in cherishing the materials. Terrance checked the price, and it fluctuated around ten thousand yen.

    A Pok¨¦ Ball cost only two hundred yen, so it was obvious that these items were not meant for ordinary Trainers.

    Not lingering any longer, Terrance continued to wander to other ces.

    teport City Market was not that big, and Terrance was quick in observing things, so it didn¡¯t take long before he had almost covered the entire market.

    Just as Terrance was about to leave, he noticed a special stall. The stall owner was a girl wearing a hat, who appeared to be quite young.

    What caught Terrance¡¯s attention was what the girl was selling. He walked up to the stall and discovered that it was filled with self-made medicines.

    The medicines were scattered on the ground and were without any descriptions, so there were only a few people who approached the stall.

    ¡°Can I open it and take a look?¡± Terrance asked the girl.

    ¡°Of course,¡± the girl¡¯s voice was youthful, confirming Terrance¡¯s spection that she was around the same age as him. It was normal for Terrance to make such a request since these medicines are used for Pok¨¦mons and buyers had the right to appraise them.

    After obtaining permission, Terrance picked up a small bottle and pulled out the cork. He brought it close to his nose and fanned the faint scent of the liquid with his other hand.

    Without thinking too deeply, several names shed through Terrance¡¯s mind.

    Not in a rush to speak, Terrance continued to look at a few other bottles. Besides simr liquid medicines, there were also some powdered substances that piqued his curiosity.

    After observing to his heart¡¯s content, Terrance suddenly realized that his actions were a bit impolite. However, the bottle of medicine in his hand made him furrow his brows.

    If he wasn¡¯t mistaken, this medicine had some minor ws.

    ¡°Sorry for looking for such a long time.¡±

    Expressing his apology, Terrance asked, ¡°May I ask if these medicines have been certified?¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± The girl with her face covered by the hat looked puzzled.

    ¡°The other medicines should be fine, but this powder has some ws. If I¡¯m not mistaken, it is made from Gloom¡¯s saliva, Rindo Berry, Grepa Berry¡¯s leaves, and Blue Silver Grass. It¡¯s a medicine that provides faster healing effects on the burn injuries of the Grass-type Pok¨¦monpared to Burn Heal.¡±

    Terrance knew the pharmacology of this powder, and thebination was not wrong. However, the issuey in the saliva of Gloom.

    ¡°You used saliva from a female Gloom, but the correct recipe of the medicine requires saliva from a male Gloom. Although the side effects are not significant, it could lead to unexpected consequences in critical situations.¡±

    Terrance could tell the effects of most of the medicines at the girl¡¯s stall, except for a few whose principles he couldn¡¯t understand. But this bottle of powder made him hesitate. Thanks to reading about Gloom in a misceneous book, he learned that the saliva of Gloom could have subtle differences depending on the gender.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, I suggest you get it appraised.¡±

    Leaving those words behind, Terrance walked away, and by the time the girl came back to her senses, there was no one in front of her anymore.

 Chapter 7: Setting sail on S.S. Tidal

    Chapter 7: Setting sail on S.S. Tidal

    Terrance left in a hurry as he wasn¡¯t someone who liked to meddle in others¡¯ affairs. But the medicines prepared by the girl, most of which required knowledge at the level of a Junior Breeder, intrigued Terrance a little.

    If he guessed correctly, these medicines were probably prepared by the girl herself. Despite her young age, she possessed the skills of a Junior Breeder, which surprised Terrance and diminished his sense of superiority.

    Randomly encountering a young girl at a stall who was no less capable than him in the vast Hoenn Continent made Terrance realize that there were undoubtedly many talented individuals he was unaware of. Perhaps what he knew was really not enough.

    There were some bottles of medicines at the girl¡¯s stall whose underlying principles he couldn¡¯t quite grasp.

    Terrance happened to notice the w in one of the powder medicines because this mistake is a typical case, and he happened to know the difference between the correct and incorrectbinations. This doesn¡¯t mean that the girl was inferior to him; it simply shows his expertise in this particr field. This knowledge is something that he had coincidentally acquired, and even top breeders wouldn¡¯t im to be all-knowing and omnipotent.

    ¡°I should just wait patiently.¡±

    As he looked at the darkening sky, Terrance prepared to quietly wait for the arrival of tomorrow, which would confirm the results of his four years of effort and require passing the examination of a Junior Breeder.

    Once he became a Junior Breeder, he would finally have the confidence to live in the outside world on his own.

    Finding a rtively open area, Terrance set up his tent and released Beautifly. Pok¨¦mon were more vignt than humans, and by being together, they could take care of each other and prevent unexpected incidents.

    It was another peaceful and serene night.

    Terrance¡¯sst night in teport City passed without anything happening and it quietly came to an end.

    The next day.

    As the sky gradually brightened, Wingulls crossed the ocean, gliding through the air with the help of the sea breeze.

    Early in the morning, Beautifly also woke up and awakened Terrance by pping its wings.

    Terrance nced at the time, 6 o¡¯clock. There was still an hour before the departure of the S.S. Tidal, so he wasn¡¯t in a hurry.

    Beautifly is very punctual with its daily schedule. By having it wake up Terrance, there was no need to worry about beingte.

    After organizing his belongings, Terrance packed up the tent, found a water source to wash his face, and headed towards the harbor.

    Although it was still early, there were already many people boarding the ship. By the time Terrance arrived, there were already quite a few people outside the harbor.

    ¡°There are so many people.¡±

    Terrance grumbled.

    In the bustling harbor, the flow of people was constant. Even though the staff tried to maintain order, it was difficult to improve the situation.

    Who knows how much time was wasted, but Terrance finally boarded the S.S. Tidal.

    ¡°It really wasn¡¯t easy, there were too many people.¡± The other passengers who boarded along with him also sighed.

    Next was finding his own room. In reality, the room wasn¡¯t of much use. It would take less than a day to travel from teport City to Lilycove City on the S.S. Tidal. The so-called room was just a crude ce to rest.

    After all, S.S. Tidal was not a luxury cruise ship.

    Terrance was alone, so he simply stayed in his room.

    However, after a while, there was a knock on Terrance¡¯s door.

    ¡°Hello, it¡¯s lunchtime. Would you like to go to the dining hall?¡± The person at the door was a staff member of the S.S. Tidal, responsible for reminding passengers to have their meals. As for whether Terrance would go to eat or not?

    Touching his empty pockets, Terrance smiled bitterly. He decided to continue snacking. The food on the S.S. Tidal was not something he could afford.

    It was already noon, and since Terrance had just finished eating and had nothing else to do, hey down on the small bed and took a nap. After sleeping for about an hour, Terrance felt a bit dizzy and regretted sleeping on the ship.

    To clear his head, Terrance walked out of the room and went to the ship¡¯s railing to feel the sea breeze. Indeed, after spending a few minutes there, he felt much better.

    ¡°Beautifly,e and experience it too.¡±

    Beautifly, just like Terrance, was on a ship for the first time and seemed curious, flying around in the surroundings.

    ¡°Don¡¯t get lost,¡± Terrance reminded.

    Then, Terrance, all alone, leaned against the railing on the deck, facing the blowing sea breeze. His gaze wandered towards the vast blue ocean ahead, lost in his own thoughts.

    ¡°Is this your Pok¨¦mon?¡± A robust, elderly voice interrupted Terrance¡¯s thoughts, causing him to turn his head.

    What he saw was an elderly man with graying hair, who appeared to be around the same age as Grandma An. He was currently looking with interest at Beautifly, flying above Terrance¡¯s head.

    ¡°Yes, is there something you need?¡± Terrance responded.

    Seeing Terrance¡¯s lukewarm attitude, the old man smiled and nonchntly asked, ¡°You¡¯ve done a good job raising it. Are you a Trainer?¡±

    ¡°No.¡± Terrance, who looked to be around ten years old, shook his head and recalled Beautifly, which gracefullynded on his shoulder after spinning around.

    ¡°Oh, then you¡¯re a Coordinator?¡± The old man became even more curious as he observed Beautifly¡¯s gracefulnding.

    ¡°Not quite.¡± Terrance answered the old man¡¯s question again, and to avoid his endless inquiries, he continued, ¡°I¡¯m actually preparing to go to Lilycove City to participate in the Breeder Examination.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re saying you¡¯re a Breeder?!¡± The old man burst intoughter, finding Terrance¡¯s response amusing and unexpected.

    ¡°Not yet.¡±

    After saying that, Terrance turned his head, ready to leave. He instinctively regarded the old man¡¯sughter as mocking.

    A ten-year-old Breeder was indeed seen as a joke by many.

    Being a Breeder was different from being a Trainer or a Coordinator. Thetter didn¡¯t have any threshold requirements, but for the former, due to the rigorous nature of the profession, they needed to be certified by the Breeder Headquarters to call themselves Breeders.

    Being a Breeder involved aplex set of knowledge that required a long time of study to achieve the necessary level.

    Considering Terrance¡¯s young age of ten, it was truly inconceivable to most people for him to go for the Breeder Headquarters examination.

    After all, at this age, children were just obtaining their Trainer qualifications and were still very immature.

    Most children couldn¡¯t even remember the names and attributes of Pok¨¦mon, let alone the intricate pharmacology and the deeper habits and characteristics of Pok¨¦mon.

    So, while the old man¡¯sughter seemed quite rude to Terrance, he could understand it. After all, he knew firsthand the challenges of bing a Breeder. After four years of studying, Terrance was no longer aplete novice who knew nothing.

    ¡°You¡¯ve misunderstood, my name is Victor, and I didn¡¯t mean to mock you.¡± Seeing Terrance walking away, the old man quickly called out to him.

    Terrance, who was stopped, didn¡¯t feel displeased. Instead, he continued to ask, ¡°I understand, sir. Is there anything else?¡±

 Chapter 8: Top-level Master

    Chapter 8: Top-level Master

    ¡°Anything else? Not really, I was just curious seeing such a young kid like you,¡± the old man named Victor observed Beautifly once again, expressing his admiration.

    ¡°What are you curious about?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°A ten-year-old participating in the Breeder Examination, isn¡¯t it worth being curious about?¡± the old man asked in reply.

    ¡°True,¡± Terrance nodded.

    Seeing that Terrance didn¡¯t deny the guess about his age, the old man was somewhat surprised.

    ¡°Since you im to be a Breeder, then is this Beautifly the one you¡¯ve raised?¡± the old man asked again when he saw no response from Terrance.

    ¡°More or less.¡±

    Although Terrance had the help of everyone at the Old Green House, he was the one who was mainly responsible for taking care of Beautifly.

    ¡°Impressive,¡± the old manmented.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Terrance still couldn¡¯t grasp the old man¡¯s intentions. The old man¡¯s words only served to confuse Terrance even more.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous, rx. Just treat it as a normal conversation.¡±

    The old man chuckled, as he hadn¡¯t seen such an interesting youngster in a long time.

    Despite the seemingly crude way the Beautifly was raised, if such an aplishment was attributed to Terrance, it would indeed be quite remarkable.

    If Terrance was being given the praise of ¡°good breeding,¡± it would indicate that he had at least reached the level of a Junior Breeder, and Terrance was just a teenager.

    ¡°Besides Little June, I¡¯ve never seen such an outstanding youngster before. I must be getting old,¡± the old man sighed when Terrance remained unresponsive.

    ¡°Little June? Is she also a Breeder?¡±

    Realizing that the old man simply wanted to have a chat, Terrance decided to rx and go along with it. Since he has some free time on his hands, it would be a good way to pass the time.

    What about not talking with strangers? To hell with it.

    ¡°If you are ten years old¡­ that would be simr to Little June. Impressive! Little June is also preparing to take the Breeder Examination. Who knows, maybe you two will bepetitors,¡± the old man sighed.

    ¡°¡­.Is she also on this ship?¡± Terrance was somewhat speechless. Was it really such a coincidence?

    ¡°She¡¯s still having dinner. I came out for some fresh air after finishing mine,¡± the old man said naturally, then he pointed and smiled, ¡°Look, she hase out too.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Terrance instinctively looked in the direction the old man was pointing.

    Soon after, a girl with pink hair appeared in front of Terrance. But before he could say anything, the girl eximed in surprise, ¡°It¡¯s you!¡±

    ¡°Me?¡± Terrance was genuinely confused, not understanding what the girl meant.

    ¡°Do you know each other?¡± The old man was also very surprised.

    ¡°Teacher,¡± the girl called Little June respectfully greeted the old man. ¡°He¡¯s the person I told you about.¡±

    ¡°Are you the kid who found the mistake in her medicine?¡± The old man was also amazed, never expecting such a coincidence.

    Listening to the conversation between the two, Terrance finally understood, and it suddenly dawned on him, ¡°So it¡¯s you.¡±

    At that time in teport City, the girl had her face and hair covered by a hat, so Terrance didn¡¯t immediately recognize her. But now, hearing her voice, it was indeed very simr.

    ¡°Nice to meet you again. I¡¯m June Joy,¡± she extended her hand, yfully winking at Terrance.

    ¡°Terrance.¡± Without hesitation, Terrance also extended his hand, and the two of them reintroduced themselves.

    However, the surname ¡°Joy¡± caught Terrance¡¯s attention. Pokemon Centers in various popted regions were monopolized by the Joy family, and the girl in front of him had the surname Joy. It made him ponder.

    The histories of the Joy and Jenny families can be traced back to the establishment of the Pok¨¦mon League.

    At this moment, Terrance also became curious about June Joy¡¯s address to the old man as ¡°teacher.¡± It was not a term used casually. ording to the old man, June Joy was also preparing to take the Breeder Examination in Lilycove City. A ten-year-old Breeder,bined with the background of the Joy surname, made him start to suspect the true identity of the old man.

    Perhaps this old man is also a formidable Breeder¡­ This also exins his reaction when he heard that I am going to take the Breeder Examination.

    ¡°Who exactly are you?¡± Terrance looked at the old man and spoke again. Not knowing the other person¡¯s identity, there is a possibility that some misunderstandings might arise.

    ¡°Oh, me? Didn¡¯t I say it before? I¡¯m Victor, and I am also a Breeder.¡± The old man chuckled, nonchntly responding.

    Upon hearing the old man¡¯s exnation, June Joy, who was standing beside them, showed a helpless expression and added for Terrance, ¡°Teacher is also a Breeder and holds the highest title among Breeders.¡±

    A top-level Breeder!

    Receiving this information, it was within reason, yet also unexpected. Terrance was surprised. Aren¡¯t top-level Breeders considered as a group of people with distinguished status in this world?

    What this status represents. How could he not know? Who is capable of carrying the title of a master?

    Elite Four members, as well as regional Champions, renowned professors in various regions, and even the Pok¨¦mon Contest Masters above Top Coordinators. Apart from them, there were also the top-level Breeders.

    Being addressed in the same manner as those individuals, the status of a top-level Breeder was self-evident.

    Even a singlement from a top-level Breeder regarding a Pok¨¦mon is considered extremely valuable and hard toe by.

    ¡°My apologies, Master Victor!¡± Terrance expressed his regret for his earlier rudeness. Any master deserves respect, and especially so since he had misunderstood the old man.

    The old man¡¯s curiosity should have just been a concern for a younger generation¡­

    ¡°Haha, it¡¯s no big deal. So, you¡¯re the child Little June mentioned. No wonder it seemed so coincidental to keep encountering talented juniors like you. If you can make Little June admit defeat, it seems you have some skills too.¡± Master Victor teased.

    ¡°It was just luck.¡± Terrance spoke the truth.

    However, in the old man¡¯s ears, these words came across as modest andposed.

    ¡°I have already sought Teacher¡¯s appraisal, and it was indeed my mistake,¡± June Joy openly admitted her mistake without trying to hide it.

    ¡°There are still many areas where I have a lot to learn from June. Many of the medicines she made, I still haven¡¯t figured out the principles behind them.¡± Terrance shook his head. His past life¡¯s experiences have taught him to be low-key in such situations.

    ¡°Hahaha, that¡¯s only natural. Little June has me as her teacher, plus her talent is pretty good. That¡¯s how she reached the level of a Junior Breeder at the age of ten. But, you know, that¡¯s what makes you stand out, young man.¡±

    Thements from a top-level Breeder allowed Terrance to have a clear understanding of himself. His four years of diligent studying must not have been in vain. A ten-year-old Breeder could truly be considered a miracle.

    After all, Terrance had spent over a decade as a student in his previous life. Learning and analyzinges naturally to him, which is deeply ingrained in his bones. This was a tremendous advantage for any child under the age of ten.

    What could other kids of the same age, who were still ying with the mud balls or hide-and-seek, use topete with someone who had undergone more than a decade of exam-oriented education?

    Therefore, Terrance was at a loss.

 Chapter 9: So-called Breeder

    Chapter 9: So-called Breeder

    Victor is an experienced Breeder who became a top-level Breeder at a young age. Today, he holds an important position at the Breeder Headquarters.

    At the same time, he was also Little June¡¯s teacher. Little June, born into the Joy family, showed exceptional intelligence from a young age, especially in the field of breeding, disying extraordinary talent.

    ¡°I remember the best record in the Breeder Headquarters should be the Junior Breeder examination passed at the age of ten, right?¡±

    Looking at Terrance and June Joy beside him, Master Victor smiled slightly, looking forward to their examination.

    As a top-level Breeder, he naturally knew how difficult it was for a child who had just turned ten to be a Junior Breeder.

    But it was precisely because of this that Terrance and June¡¯s astonishing talent could shine through.

    Take the Joy family as an example, every Nurse Joy stationed at the Pok¨¦mon Center was at least an intermediate-level Breeder. Typically, they would pass the Junior Breeder examination at the age of fourteen or fifteen on average, and that was with formal training within the Joy family.

    So far, the youngest individual to pass the Junior Breeder examination, as recorded by the Breeder headquarters, was at the age of ten.

    This is the highest record since the formalization of the Breeder profession. Someone applying for the Breeder examination at the age of only ten was a rarity in the same regard as a Legendary Pok¨¦mon.

    Little June was a rtively normal child with a good background. She had been exposed to a wealth of knowledge from an early age, and after disying her talent, her family even hired a private tutor for her. So, it is eptable for her to possess the level of a Junior Breeder at the age of ten.

    But this little rascal Terrance was a bit terrifying.

    Victor was experienced and astute. From Beautifly¡¯s growth and Terrance¡¯s appearance and habits, he could tell that Terrance didn¡¯te from a good background. However, it was precisely because of this that Victor couldn¡¯t help but admire Terrance¡¯s talent.

    Having a renowned teacher and studying on your own were twopletely different concepts.

    Talented individuals would emerge in every generation. As he watched Terrance, Master Victor couldn¡¯t help but appreciate his abilities and would love to nurture this talent.

    If possible, he hoped to take Terrance as his disciple and pass on his knowledge to him.

    The difference between Terrance and Little June was that Terrance was an ordinary person, while behind Little June stood an entire family. Victor was only invited to teach her the basics, and the rtionship between them was of a so-called teacher and student.

    As for passing on his secret techniques of a master, it naturally required a formal master-disciple rtionship. Victor is a very traditional old man after all.

    Of course, Terrance was just an unexpected discovery for him. The choice of whether to ept him or not depended on Victor¡¯s assessment of Terrance¡¯s character, background, and further observations. So far, he merely had high hopes for Terrance.

    ¡°Teacher?¡±

    As Master Victor absentmindedly let out a faint sigh, Joy June noticed that the atmosphere had be somewhat awkward.

    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just getting old, and my thoughts can¡¯t keep up sometimes, hehe¡± Victor stretched, behaving somewhatzily, not disying the aura of a top master.

    ¡°Terrance, are you here alone? Do you want to travel with us? Since you are also going to take the examination, it would be good to have somepany,¡± Master Victor looked around and said.

    Upon hearing this, Terrance hesitated for a moment.

    There was no reason to refuse.

    For him, an invitation from a top master was an opportunity. For someone from a poor ce like Old Green House, traveling together this time could very well be the most important turning point in his life.

    ¡°It would be an honor to travel with Master Victor,¡± Terrance replied.

    Hearing Terrance¡¯s answer, Victor smiled proudly, while June also stared at Terrance, curious to see what this young man of her own age was capable of.

    ¡°Haha, very well. I think we still have some time before we reach Lilycove City. How about I give you both a test?¡± The old man Victor suddenly had an urge to assess Terrance¡¯s true abilities.

    Naturally, Terrance and Little June couldn¡¯t refuse.

    With that, Victor led the two youngsters into the room. He pondered for a moment, and then questions continued to pour out of his mouth. Fortunately, although the questions were a bit tricky, they still fell within the scope of a Junior Breeder. Out of the ten questions, Terrance was able to handle eight or nine of them.

    As Victor continued to ask questions, he also gained a slight understanding of the two¡¯s situations.

    If there¡¯s one thing that sets Little June and Terrance apart, it¡¯s their knowledge base.

    June has him to teach her and a strong background, with a wealth of knowledge and practical skills that surpass Terrance.

    However, Terrance possesses superiorprehension and logical reasoning abilitiespared to Little June. In other words, he has a sharp mind, quick thinking, and strong logical skills.

    ¡°You¡¯re both remarkable. Junior Breeder examination won¡¯t pose a challenge for you,¡± Victor smiled, expressing his satisfaction with Terrance. His words were mainly directed at Terrance, considering that June was his student, and her level was already well-known to him.

    ¡°Impressive!¡± June also expressed her admiration for Terrance.

    It was the first time she had admired someone of her age. Terrance¡¯s knowledge left her stunned.

    There was a moment of silence as Victor looked at these two talented neers. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense ofmentation. In recent years, there had been a continuous emergence of outstanding Trainers, but the field of Breeders wascking new talent.

    Now, with the emergence of talents like Terrance and Little June, the next generation of exceptional individuals, Victor, as a senior in the world of Breeders, felt extremely gratified.

    After a brief thought, Master Victor posed another question to the two neers: ¡°What do you think a breeder is?¡±

    This question from Master Victor differed from the previous ones, catching both of them off guard.

    After a few seconds of contemtion, Terrance tried to answer, ¡°A trainer who helps Pok¨¦mon grow perfectly?¡±

    June Joy¡¯s response was simr to Terrance¡¯s.

    Nodding in approval, Victor smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s a good answer. But would you like to hear my perspective?¡±

    ¡°Of course,¡± Terrance and June replied in unison.

    After a moment of contemtion, Master Victor began, ¡°The so-called Breeder, in my opinion, epasses many aspects. Helping Pok¨¦mon grow perfectly, as you mentioned, is indeed one of the hallmarks of a Breeder. But being a Breeder is not that simple. In fact, each Breeder specializes in different areas. In the case of Little June¡¯s family, they have made significant achievements in the field of healthcare and nurturing. And the top Breeders in this category possess aprehensive understanding of Pok¨¦mon¡¯s behavior, allowing them to create the perfect growth ns for their Pok¨¦mon. The Pok¨¦mon they breed excels in all aspects and can rival the main force of the top-level Trainers. Furthermore, some breeders can even discern the potential and talents of Pok¨¦mon based solely on their development.¡±

    ¡°The most famous example is Master Ian. He once guided a confused youngster and told him, ¡®Choose it as your beginner Pok¨¦mon, and as long as you are not too ipetent, the future world will have a ce for you.¡¯ Later, that youngster, apanied by his Pok¨¦mon, grew to be one of the Elite Four.¡±

    ¡°Then there¡¯s Master Yarrow, whose most outstanding achievement was teaching a Snox, initially abandoned due to its poor innate abilities, nearly forty different moves, spanning multiple types.¡±

    ¡°Therefore, in my eyes, every breeder is an incredible individual.¡±

    Victor chuckled.

    Terrance, after hearing these examples, couldn¡¯t help but subconsciously ask, ¡°And what about you, Master Victor?¡±

    ¡°Me? I have always been focused on studying the gics of Pok¨¦mon,¡± Victor replied without concealing his specialization.

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    Outside main text:

    Breeder is the main theme throughout this book. It is also known as ¡®p¨¦iy¨´ ji¨¡*¡¯ in Chinese, but I prefer the word ¡®Breeder¡¯ because it epasses a broader and deeper concept. In my worldview, items like Potion, Antidote, Heal Powder, Iron Vitamin, and even Rare Candy in games are all creations of a Breeder. [*It¡¯s just another word for breeder used in chinese.]

    Simrly, the Joy Family can be considered a Breeder family. They hold an unrivaled monopoly on the breeding knowledge of Pok¨¦mon healthcare and nurturing, with no one able to surpass their expertise. In the Emerald Version Game, there is also a Stats Judge known as the Top Pok¨¦mon Breeder at the Battle Frontier. If ced in the real world, Individual Values can be considered as innate talent or potential, and I believe it would be a fitting description. Of course, the efforts put in after birth are equally important. Items like Silver Powder, Spell Tag, and Repel to prevent encountering Pokemon¡ªthere are so many examples that can be associated with the magical profession of a Breeder. I aim to present a worldview that revolves around the identity of a Breeder, which will assist Terrance greatly on his journey to bing an excellent Coordinator or Trainer!

 Chapter 10: Inherited Moves

    Chapter 10: Inherited Moves

    ¡°Gics?¡±

    From literal meaning, Terrance associated it with the biology he had learned in his past life and wondered if there was any connection between the two.

    However, when Terrance tried to apply his existing knowledge to exin things in this world, he couldn¡¯t help but feel perplexed.

    In his past life, nts and animals could be exined through DNA, but in this magical world, some Pok¨¦mon were difficult to exin scientifically.

    Onix, whose body was made entirely of stone; Magnemite, whose body isposed of mas; and Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon like Gastly, which is enveloped in a cloud of smoke¡ªcould these creatures be exined clearly?

    So, Terrance raised his question, and even June was puzzled by it.

    ¡°That¡¯s why we do research,¡± Victor replied with a vague answer, smiling.

    ¡°What about your main achievement, teacher?¡± June asked.

    Both Master Ian and Master Yarrow had remarkable achievements. Speaking of which, June, as a student of Master Victor, had no idea what her teacher¡¯s ¡°secret technique¡± was.

    ¡°Well, let me think. I could teach a Pok¨¦mon three or four moves, would that count?¡± Master Victor said.

    Three or four moves?

    Not only June but even Terrance felt puzzled.

    Just now, an example was given of Master Yarrow, a top-level Breeder who taught a Snox with little talent, nearly forty moves. However, at present, Master Victor is also a top-level Breeder. How could he im his achievement is teaching Pokemon only three or four moves?

    ¡°Do you have doubts?¡± Master Victor asked.

    Both of them nodded.

    ¡°Then let me ask you. Take the mostmonly seen Taillow from the Hoenn region as an example, can it learn Quick Attack?¡±

    ¡°Of course, it can.¡±

    Not only could it learn Quick Attack, but it could also learn it easily. Taillow¡¯s race could effortlessly learn Quick Attack.

    ¡°Can it learn Steel Wing?¡±

    ¡°It can.¡±

    Without hesitation, June and Terrance gave their answers. Although learning Steel Wing was not as easy as Quick Attack, it was still not a difficult thing.

    ¡°How about Rain Dance?¡±

    At this question, June and Terrance were both stunned.

    Rain Dance, this move and Taillow¡¯s affinity seemedpletely ipatible.

    ¡°While it is extremely difficult, there is still a slight possibility for Taillow to learn Rain Dance,¡± Master Victor said with a smile.

    ¡°Now let me ask again, can Taillow learn Mirror Move, Refresh, or even Thunderbolt?¡±

    Master Victor once again posed examples that neither of them had heard of before.

    ¡°Strictly speaking, through normal learning, Taillow would never be able to learn moves like Mirror Move or Refresh in its entire lifetime. However, through inheritance and the guidance of a Breeder, nothing is impossible. And that¡­is my achievement¡ªteaching Pok¨¦mon moves that they could never learn in their entire lives through inheritance,¡± Master Victor said with a heartyugh. As he spoke, he seemed incredibly excited.

    ¡°Pok¨¦mon, these extraordinary creatures, can even mate and reproduce across different species. Thebinations between these different species often bring about unimaginable wonders.¡±

    ¡°I conduct research on gics specifically focusing on the merging of different Pok¨¦mon species.¡±

    ¡°Do not underestimate these one or two moves. A different starting point can often ignite the deeper talents of Pok¨¦mon, unearths greater potential, and may even allow them to break through the limits of their species.¡±

    ¡°What about Thunderbolt?¡± June asked in astonishment. Breaking through the limits of species? Doesn¡¯t that mean even Taillow could learn Thunderbolt?

    If Taillow could learn Thunderbolt, it wouldpletely shatter her worldview.

    Can gics really achieve this?

    ¡°Unfortunately, there haven¡¯t been any precedents so far. But precisely because of this, it¡¯s worth it for me to research and explore,¡± the old man shook his head, but immediately smiled.

    His way of thinking directly changed Terrance¡¯s understanding of Breeders, making him reevaluate this profession.

    ¡°Is there a possibility for my Beautifly to inherit moves?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Beautifly, ah! So far, no inherited moves have been discovered. It might be due to myck of research,¡± Master Victor expressed regret. So far, there hasn¡¯t been any discovery indicating that Beautifly can learn moves through inheritance that were previously deemed impossible for them to learn.

    ¡°I see.¡± Terrance nodded, but he still held some anticipation. Haven¡¯t been found doesn¡¯t mean it doesn¡¯t exist. The unknown is the fundamental reason that drives people crazy.

    ¡°What moves can my Chansey inherit?¡± June eagerly asked.

    ¡°For Chansey, let me think. Aromatherapy, Gravity, Heal Bell, Mud Bomb, and many others. However, your Chansey is specially prepared for neers within your family, so it¡¯s impossible for it to have inherited moves,¡± Master Victor said.

    June acknowledged with a sound of agreement, not feeling too disappointed.

    ¡°Perhaps one day, undiscovered inherited moves will be found by all of you,¡± the old man said with a smile, clearly having high expectations for the two.

    Master Victor¡¯s words stirred a different emotion within both of them.

    In which field would they develop?

    June Joy, would she follow the path of settling in a Pok¨¦mon Center like everyone else in her family? Would her lifelong work be healing injured Pok¨¦mon for Trainers?

    As for Terrance, he had even more thoughts.

    He initially chose to be a Breeder solely based on the benefits it offered. However, after listening to the detailed exnation from a top-tier Breeder, it seemed that being a Breeder was like a jack of all trades, where one couldn¡¯t go wrong no matter what they did.

    Breeders could ensure the healthy and optimal growth of Pok¨¦mon, train them in utilizing powerful moves, and enhance their beauty. What difference was there between that and being a Coordinator?

    Not only that, even exceptional Trainers probably didn¡¯t have the ability to teach dozens of moves to a single Pok¨¦mon. With numerous moves, wouldn¡¯t the tactical choices in battles be more perfect?

    Moreover, breeding a special Pok¨¦mon that possesses moves it was never meant to learn seemed to be a highly challenging task.

    With these thoughts, Terrance realized that Breeders were not just about creating some Vitamins and taking care of Pok¨¦mon.

    Terrance¡¯s initial goal was simply to have a stable ie through the identity of a Breeder. But now, it seemed that being a Breeder was not simple at all. The professions of Coordinator, Trainer, and even Professors couldn¡¯t do without the foundation of Breeders.

    With the expectations of the entire Old Green House, Terrance had once vowed to take Beautifly to the final stage of a Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Now, he realized that this seemed to be aligned with being a Breeder.

    In fact, bing an outstanding Breeder would make the journey towards being a Top Coordinator, Elite Four, or even a Champion much easier.

    ¡°Thank you, Master Victor,¡± Terrance¡¯s eyes gradually brightened. His understanding and curiosity towards Breeder has be even deeper.

 Chapter 11: Breeder Headquarters

    Chapter 11: Breeder Headquarters

    ¡°Arrived at the destination¡ª¡ª¡±

    After a long day of sailing, the S.S. Tidal finally docked at Lilycove City.

    The three of them disembarked together, stepping into the territory of Lilycove City.

    Master Victor was clearly well-prepared. As soon as they got off the ship, there was a private car waiting for them. After spending several months training outside with Little June, he was finally returning to his identity as a top-level master.

    Before long, they arrived in front of the Breeder Headquarters by car.

    ¡°Is this the Breeder Headquarters?¡±

    The building in front of them was grand and magnificent, but Terrance had already learned about it through various means. Moreover with his memories from his past life, it didn¡¯t impress him much.

    ¡°Let me take you both to register.¡±

    After getting down from the car, the old man nned to take the two youngsters to register.

    The registration process was simple. Victor took Terrance and June to the lobby and directed them to the counter to submit their identity information.

    It was evident that the registration had been going on all day as the staff member looked tired.

    ¡°June Joy, ten years old, Rmendation: Joy family. Alright, registration isplete.¡± Slightly surprised, the registration officer returned the Pok¨¦dex to June, a little more energetic.

    Ten years old and from the Joy family. It seems she had encountered an extraordinary genius.

    Then, Terrance handed over his identity information. However, he didn¡¯t have the qualification to receive a Pok¨¦dex, so he had to provide the most basic proof of identity to the staff member.

    ¡°Name: Terrance, Age: ten, no referrer?¡±

    ¡°Child, are you serious?¡±

    The staff member, who was using aputer to handle the registration, felt an unreal feeling in her heart upon seeing Terrance¡¯ identification information.

    What¡¯s happening today? First, a ten-year-old came to register, but luckily, she is from the Joy family, and a regr here. Although she is a genius, it is still eptable.

    But this child, with the most basic proof of identity and no referrer, coupled with being just ten years old, in this era where ten-year-olds bing Junior Breeders is extremely rare, the registration officer almost mistook Terrance for a troublemaker.

    However, her excellent professionalism made her dismiss that thought.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t have a referrer or a Pok¨¦dex, you¡¯ll need to pay a fee of 1000 yen.¡±

    Immediately after, the registration officer delivered a piece of news that left Terrancepletely dumbfounded.

    ¡°I have to pay a fee to participate in the exam?!¡±

    Terrance was genuinely unaware. As far as he knew, there didn¡¯t seem to be such a requirement. However, the option for a referrer was indeed something he hadn¡¯t heard of, which made Terrance somewhat convinced.

    ¡°I remember reading ¡®Breeder Examination Guide¡¯, but it didn¡¯t have any mention of a fee for the Breeder Examination, right?¡± Terrance voiced his doubts. Even though he knew it was unlikely for the officer to deceive him, Terrance didn¡¯t have enough money. If he couldn¡¯t participate in the Breeder Examination, there was no point in discussing anything further.

    ¡°Hmm?¡± The registration officer was also a bit surprised, but she patiently exined, ¡°Perhaps you read the outdated version. I recall there are registration-rted notices posted in the lobby. You can go and have a look.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Terrancepletely believed her. There was no reason for her to deceive him.

    ¡°Can you make an exception?¡± At this moment, June behind Terrance spoke up.

    ¡°You know each other.¡± The registration officer was somewhat surprised to see June Joy¡¯s actions. She hadn¡¯t expected that these two kids would be together.

    ¡°Umm, I believe he has the ability to be a Junior Breeder.¡± Little June nodded in agreement.

    Upon hearing June Joy¡¯s words, the registration officer was somewhat taken aback, but she still said, ¡°However, rules are rules. If I were to alter them, I could be fined¡ª¡±

    ¡°But considering your young age, I¡¯ll help you this once and register you.¡± A thought crossed the registration officer¡¯s mind. She naturally couldn¡¯t go against the regtions of the Breeder Headquarters, but if she personally paid 1000 yen for Terrance¡¯s registration, then there wouldn¡¯t be any issues.

    As for whether it was worth it or not, if Terrance truly had the skills to be a Breeder at the age of ten, what could be more attractive to her than that? For her, it was an investment and a favor to someone!

    A young Breeder with great potential was worthy of her assistance.

    ¡°Thank you so much.¡± June let out a sigh of relief. She had also noticed Terrance¡¯s predicament.

    The current oue was undoubtedly the best.

    ¡°Thank you.¡± Terrance also expressed his gratitude to Little June.

    At his age, he didn¡¯t really care about feeling embarrassed or not. If he could avoid spending money on the examination, then why would he go looking for trouble?

    Just as the registration officer was preparing to proceed with the registration, Master Victor walked over from a distance. He had noticed that Terrance hadn¡¯t registered yet, so it caught his attention.

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to trouble yourself. Fill in my name as his referrer.¡± As soon as he arrived, the old man understood the situation and handed a card to the registration officer.

    Even before seeing the person, the registration officer was slightly surprised upon hearing these words. Except for some high-level families within the Breeder Headquarters, only intermediate Breeders and above had the qualification to rmend someone. It seemed that this child wasn¡¯t without any background.

    Of course, otherwise how could a ten-year-old have the confidence to participate in the Junior Breeder examination and be familiar with someone from the Joy family?

    ¡°You¡­ You are Master Victor!¡±

    The registration officer, who was initially just slightly surprised, eximed after inserting the card into the slot, as the information disyed on theputer screen immediately caught her attention.

    The photo, name, identity, and achievements disyed left her in awe.

    Honorary Vice President of the Breeder Association, top-level Breeder, gics master, vice dean of the Crown Academy, and many more. Master Victor also has the honor of participating in variouspetitions during his youth¡ª all of this made the registration officer extremely excited.

    ¡°Hello, Master Victor.¡± The registration officer immediately stood up and bowed to Victor, showing her respect.

    If it weren¡¯t for thete hour and the fact that they were the only ones left to register, her exmation would likely have attracted many others.

    The influence of a top-level Breeder was equivalent to the attraction of Elite Four or even the Champion to ordinary Trainers.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about all that. Just proceed with the registration.¡± Victor chuckled and waved his hand.

    ¡°Alright!¡± Upon hearing Victor¡¯s instruction, the registration officer worked diligently, being extremely careful during the process, fearing making any mistakes.

    The process was very fast, and once the registration waspleted, after returning the information credentials, thedy in charge of registration continued, ¡°Wishing you both good results, and good luck.¡±

    ¡°Thank you.¡± The two of them politely responded without much excitement.

    They both had full confidence and didn¡¯t need to make themselves overly nervous or excited.

    Observing the calm expressions of the two kids, the registration officer couldn¡¯t help but feel a slight admiration. Sure enough, how could they be ordinary when they have a connection with Master Victor? It seems that this examination would be quite interesting.

 Chapter 12: Young examinees

    Chapter 12: Young examinees

    Breeder Headquarters, Building 1, 2nd Floor, Room 203 ¨C

    It was the location of Terrance and the others¡¯ exam.

    Terrance and others had spent a night resting at the hotel and were feeling quite refreshed.

    Moreover, they had avish meal that Master Victor had pre-booked, and Terrance considered himself lucky to have this opportunity. It was the first time since he set out that he had such delicious food.

    The exam was scheduled for 8 o¡¯clock in the morning, and there was still half an hour left, but people had already started to arrive one after another.

    Most of the peopleing for the Junior Breeder exam were teenagers, but it wasn¡¯t an absolute rule. If you walk past a few more rooms, you might even see some older individuals who hade for the exam.

    It¡¯s not that theirprehension is poor.; it was just that they had started learning the relevant knowledge at different times.

    Terrance has a significant advantage, possessing mature thinking, and he had been exposed to Breeder¡¯s knowledge since he was young, giving him a head start.

    However, grasping all the tedious and intricate knowledge with the thinking andprehension abilities of a child was really difficult.

    That was also why adults were generally better atprehending things than children.

    Terrance¡¯s situation was hard to replicate. Even June, who has a good family background and was taught by a famous master, was participating in the exam at the same age as Terrance.

    ¡°203 -¡°

    Terrance and Little June looked up at the door number and walked in with their examination information.

    Only the examinees were allowed to enter here, so after Master Victor dropped off Terrance and June downstairs, he went back alone to wait. He was confident that Terrance and June would sessfully pass the exam, but what he was looking forward to was how they would rank among the other examinees.

    At this moment, there were already quite a few people sitting in the ssroom, probably around ten, and after calmly scanning the room, Terrance and June found their seats and sat down.

    As time passed, more and more examinees entered the room. By the final ten minutes before the exam, almost every seat had been upied.

    At the podium stood a woman who appeared to be in her early twenties, writing the exam time ¡°8:00~9:30¡± on the ckboard. She was the invigtor for this exam.

    ¡°I am Bell Joy, your exam invigtor.¡±

    Terrance was somewhat surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected a Joy to be the invigtor, as she was from the same family as Little June. However, the Joy family was widespread, so there might not necessarily be any connection between them.

    Using thest ten minutes, Bell Joy quieted down the ssroom and exined the exam rules in detail.

    The rules were quitemon, and most people who came for the exam understood them to some extent.

    Moreover, because it was the exam for Junior Breeder, the difficulty and process were quite simple.

    Currently, it is the first part of the exam, the written test.

    As soon as the exam time arrived, the exam papers were handed out. When Terrance picked up his paper and nced at it, he immediately felt it was too easy. These things wouldn¡¯t pose a challenge for him.

    The test paper consisted of three pages with a total of three major sections: multiple-choice, fill in the nks, and argumentative essay.

    The total score for the exam paper was 100 points, with the multiple-choice section worth 30 points (10 questions), fill in the nks section also worth 30 points (10 questions), and the argumentative essay section consisting of only two questions, each worth 20 points.

    For the first part of the exam, as long as you scored 60 points, you would be able to proceed to the next part. Those who didn¡¯t reach 60 points would be considered to have failed the exam.

    ¡°It¡¯s just the basics.¡±

    After carefully skimming over the exam paper, Terrance began answering the questions.

    For example, the first question was about the Pok¨¦mon Poochyena.

    The question assessed the nature of Poochyena, and it could be considered an easy question. There were four options for the multiple-choice question: A) Stubborn, B) Aggressive, C) Sharp, and D) Timid.

    Without hesitation, Terrance quickly chose option A.

    All four options made some sense, but the most suitable one was option A.

    Poochyena, this Pok¨¦mon, often showed its fierce fangs to intimidate others, but at the same time, it would tuck its tail and run away when faced with retaliation. Also, they have a very keen sense of smell. If you don¡¯t have a deep understanding, examinees are likely to get confused as early as the first question.

    In fact, the most prominent trait of Poochyena is its stubbornness.

    They would immediately bite anything that moved and would continue the chase until their prey was exhausted. They would persistently pursue fleeing opponents. Once they targeted a prey, they would chase it until it was exhausted.

    Compared to other traits, this particr aspect stands out significantly. To answer the first question correctly, one must not only have aprehensive understanding of Poochyena but also be able to distinguish the primary and secondary aspects of their temperament and traits.

    The second question [with an illustration]: What is Gyarados¡¯ secondary type?

    A) Water, B) Dragon, C) Dark, D) Flying

    ¡­.

    ¡­.

    Terrance swiftly answered the multiple-choice questions without any pause.

    Meanwhile, Bell Joy, who was responsible for supervising the exam, surveyed the surroundings. After seeing Terrance and June¡¯s information, she was also greatly surprised. Ten-year-old examinees, and it seemed that one of them was from the same family as her. It was truly remarkable.

    So, she decided to pay more attention to these two young examinees¡¯ results after the exam.

    Meanwhile, Terrance immediately shifted his focus to the fill in the nks questions. If the multiple-choice questions could be guessed correctly, the fill in the nks questions would put one¡¯s knowledge base to the test.

    The first question: Beldum primarily relies on (¡ª¡ª) to control its movements.

    At first nce, this might be considered a very simple question. Some might feel lucky and confidently write down ¡°Take Down¡± or ¡°Psychic Power.¡± However, generally, such surface-level answers tend to be iplete or incorrect.

    Beldum¡¯s body is maized, and it uses maic force to move,municate, and control its attacks. It is said to have a connection with Magnemite, but Beldum¡¯s maic force primarily focuses on Psychic-type moves rather than Steel-type moves. In battle, Beldum¡¯s capabilities are quite limited, as it can only use Take Down when not taught any other moves.

    Perhaps some have seen the rare Beldum and observed their fighting style closely, then it is not difficult to notice that they only use the move ¡°Take Down.¡± So naturally, some might confidently fill in ¡°Take Down¡± for this question.

    Another approach would be to consider Beldum¡¯s types, Steel and Psychic. Steel-type is difficult to exin, but Psychic, on the other hand, is naturally associated with the basic means of controlling their own movements.

    Therefore, very few people can answer ¡°maic force¡± correctly. These questions are designed to weed out examinees who are trying to take advantage of uncertainty.

    After writing the word ¡°maic force,¡± Terrance continued with the questions.

    One, two, three¡­ Terrance¡¯s umted knowledge from his daily efforts effortlessly manifested during the exam. He answered swiftly and with ease.

 Chapter 13: Exam in Progress

    Chapter 13: Exam in Progress

    These are all highly niche questions that cannot be underestimated. Breeders need an extremely deep understanding of Pok¨¦mons, and merely having surface-level knowledge is far from enough.

    Perhaps these knowledge may not seem extraordinary at first nce, but they are just the basic skills of a Junior Breeder. To sessfully train a Pok¨¦mon or make a living through this means, the effort required is far from simple.

    In every city or town, Pok¨¦mon Centers are staffed by Pok¨¦mon Nurses,monly known as Nurse Joy. Even for these junior Pok¨¦mon nurses, the minimum requirement is to reach the level of an Intermediate Breeder.

    The knowledge assessed in the Junior Breeder examination represents far from everything.

    Compared to the knowledge of those top masters, these are simply child¡¯s y.

    Next, Terrance continued to answer the questions. He swiftlypleted the ten fill-in-the-nk questions without wasting much of his time. In just 20 minutes, Terrance had already reached the final two argumentative essay questions.

    The argumentative essay questions required a minimum of 150 words of exnation and are usually relevant to real-life situations and require connecting various knowledge together. Furthermore, they often go beyond the current level of exam, providing examinees with a challenge.

    The maximum score for each question was 20 points. The examiner would grade based on the examinee¡¯s key points. Often, obtaining more than 10 points was considered a good result.

    The exam paper had questions of varying difficulty, and the final two big questions were the key to assessing the examinee¡¯s level.

    Prove [Attached Image]: The white area on Azurill¡¯s cheeks appears light green and it seems to be in extreme pain. How should this be handled?

    Upon seeing the first question, even Terrance paused and began to organize his thoughts. Argumentative essay questions differ from the previous multiple-choice and fill-in-the-nk questions as they require more than just knowledge about a specific Pok¨¦mon.

    The argumentative essay questions in the Junior Breeder exam include two different Pok¨¦mon. Fortunately, this is just a written test, and Terrance¡¯s years of experience in question preparation have made him somewhat familiar with the patterns and strategies for answering them.

    Terrance, like many others, had repeatedly reviewed past exam questions and their exnations, gaining a grasp of the thought process. It was somewhat simr to the examination concepts from his past life.

    However, a written test was still a written test. If faced with a real situation, whether the Breeder could take urgent measures was another matter.

    Azurill, light green, in pain.

    After thinking carefully for a few minutes, Terrance finally began writing.

    Starting from the expression and symptoms, if it shows pain, it could be due to an injury or being affected by a Status Condition such as Paralysis, Poison, or Burn.

    If Azurill¡¯s cheeks are light green, it suggests that some substance has likely altered its physical condition.

    Or it might have fallen into a Status Condition. Looking at the light green color in the attached image, at first, Terrance couldn¡¯t find the corresponding key points.

    Junior Breeder examination does not typically pose overly challenging questions and focuses on testing knowledge ofmonly encountered Pok¨¦mon. From what Terrance recalls, both Poison and Paralysis condition could cause Azurill pain.

    Considering Azurill¡¯s nature of generally enjoying ying near water and mostly living in forests, Terrance could narrow down the target to Bug-type and Grass-type Pok¨¦mons.

    At the first thought, Wurmple and its evolution line came to Terrance¡¯s mind. However, after a moment¡¯s consideration, he immediately ruled it out.

    Beautifly¡¯s Stun Spore is brownish-yellow, the poison from Bug Bite is a mix of brown and purple, and Poison Sting¡¯s poison is deep purple.

    Dustox is also the same, as its poison causes red-purple symptoms, which don¡¯t align with the current situation.

    As for Grass-type Pok¨¦mon like Oddish and Shroomish¡­ it seems they don¡¯t fit the criteria either.

    However, after reviewing the habitats and characteristics of other Pok¨¦mon, Terrance finally focused on Shroomish.

    Although Shroomish¡¯s Stun Spore and Poison Powder differ from the symptoms described, it possesses a unique characteristic¡ªits special spores.

    These released spores are different from Poison Powder and Toxic move. Shroomish tends to value these spores and only releases them in very dangerous situations. These spores also contain a trace of poison, which can ultimately form a unique powder specific to Shroomish.

    These spores can be used against enemies or to make medicines. They are excellent medicinal materials.

    Most importantly, Shroomish loves the damp soil of the forest, making it fond of moist ces.

    Thus, with this in mind, his train of thought became clear: Azurill and Shroomish. They are the key to solving this question.

    Next, this problem is only halfway solved. Knowing the reason, it is still necessary to test the Breeder on what actions they would take.

    People without a clue would probably write something like using an antidote, but the question certainly wouldn¡¯t be that easy. Moreover, if the treatment is started without fully understanding the situation, it can often cause secondary harm to the Pok¨¦mon.

    Terrance wrote the following answer: First, make Azurill stop moving. Then, gently squeeze its tail until Marylu¡¯s cheeks turn dark green. After that, it is best to use a Pecha Berry or Kebia Berry as the optimal method for detoxification. The next option would be using an antidote. However, if there is no antidote avable, Azurill should conserve its energy as much as possible, avoid using powerful moves, and find a detoxifying medicine as soon as possible. After detoxification, Azurill should release its energy freely until it bes exhausted. This is the safest approach.

    Azurill¡¯srge, round tail stores enough nutrients for its growth. After being poisoned, poison immediately invades its tail, infecting the stored nutrients. To prevent the poison from prating deeper and hindering Azurill¡¯s future growth, it needs to stop moving its tail first, allowing the poison to remain in a rxed state. Then, massage the tail, utilizing its special sticity to push most of the foreign poison towards the cheeks. This is the first and most effective point of action for the Antidote, where it can be applied.

    Next, the process is not yetplete. At this point, not all poison has been eliminated. Although Azurill is no longer in any immediate danger, as a precautionary measure, it should continuously use powerful moves to consume energy and release any poison that has invaded its energy. Only by doing so can we consider the problem to be solved perfectly.

    Certainly, each type of poison and different Pok¨¦mon species require different methods to resolve the situation. This is precisely the challenge that tests Breeders¡¯ abilities.

    After writing these exnations in a more rigorous manner, Terrance breathed a sigh of relief. Clearly, solving such aplex question had also strained his mind.

    Without wasting any time, Terrance immediately looked at the second question.

    How to teach a Meowth the following moves? Please select one to answer:

    ¨C Thunderbolt

    ¨C Shadow Ball

    ¨C Dark Pulse

    ¨C Double Team

    ¨C Water Pulse

    This is another type of question, concerning the training of Pok¨¦mon moves. Simrly, it is a fundamental skill shared by both Breeders and Trainers.

 Chapter 14: Result is announced

    Chapter 14: Result is announced

    Terrance understood that choosing different moves to answer, if the exnation process is the same, choosing Shadow Ball would undoubtedly score higher than Double Team. However, after thinking about it carefully, Terrance ultimately chose Thunderbolt¡ªa move he believed had a good chance of sess but wouldn¡¯t be too easy. One by one, he wrote down all the answers he could think of until 45 minutes had passed, which was half of the allotted time, and he had alreadypleted all the questions.

    After checking everything again for 5 minutes to ensure there were no mistakes, Terrance looked up. At the same time, Little June also raised her head. Clearly, they had both finished; they exchanged a smile before raising their hands together.

    Since they hadpleted the exam and were confident in their answers, they decided to submit their papers early.

    And so, amidst the astonished and doubtful gazes of others, Terrance and Little June left the Exam Room 303.

    The exam was supposed tost 90 minutes, but only 50 minutes had passed.

    The other examinees were astonished by Terrance and Little June¡¯s speed in answering the questions. Of course, there were some who were doubtful and found it hard to believe as they both looked too young.

    Bell Joy, who was responsible for supervising the exam, returned to the stage after collecting the papers and carefully flipped through their answer sheets. She smiled, showing some curiosity.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Is it done?¡± The speed at which the two of them answered was within Master Victor¡¯s expectations, so seeing them finish early didn¡¯te as a big surprise.

    ¡°It was quite easy.¡± Terrance and Little June both replied in this way.

    ¡°What do you think your scores will be? How about we make a bet? If both of you rank in the top five among this year¡¯s examinees, I¡¯ll give each of you a special reward. If you don¡¯t achieve it, well, then there won¡¯t be any reward.¡±

    Whether it was a joke or a serious proposal, Master Victor said with a smile.

    A reward?

    As a reward from a Top-level Breeder, Terrance knew without a doubt that it would be something good. And even if they didn¡¯t meet the conditions set by the Master, it didn¡¯t seem like there would be any loss.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t sure about the overall performance of this year¡¯s examinees, but the exam result wouldn¡¯t be about the age. If Terrance were to say who would definitelye first, that would be impossible to say for sure. At least when facing June in front of him, Terrance didn¡¯t have the confidence that his grades would surpass her.

    Although the answering process went smoothly, who knew if there were any loopholes in his supposedly correct answers.

    Moreover, even for the argumentative essay questions he was confident about, it was impossible to get a perfect score.

    ¡°We ept the bet.¡± Both Little June and Terrance had no reason to refuse Master Victor¡¯s bet, and even Master Victor himself seemed to be nning to give them the rewards.

    ¡°Very well, I¡¯m looking forward to the results of your next exam.¡± The passing score for the first stage of the exam was 60 points, with a maximum of 100 examinees allowed to pass. If the number exceeded 100, the lowest scores would be eliminated until the count reached 100. Then, the second stage of the exam would follow.

    As for the number of people who would ultimately pass the Junior Breeder¡¯s exam, it was usually around 10 each year.

    Sometimes it could be a bit more than 10, but sometimes it could also be as few as 4 or 5.

    However, Terrance and the others didn¡¯t appear as nervous as the other examinees.

    The exam would conclude at 9:30, and the grading process would continue until the afternoon. At 2:00 PM, all the results would be announced, followed by the announcement of the next subject of the exam by the invigtors.

    Several hours passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Terrance and the others didn¡¯t go anywhere and stayed in the room, discussing the written exam¡¯s questions.

    After listening to Master Victor¡¯s exnation of certain questions, Terrance came to realize that there are always people who excel beyond expectations. Some of the answers he thought were correct turned out to have loopholes and there were traps hidden everywhere within the questions.

    In the subsequent argumentative essay questions, Victor meticulously helped analyze them for both Little June and Terrance. It was an immensely satisfying experience for the two of them. The top-notch master truly lived up to his reputation with his rigorous thinking and interconnected reasoning. The analysis was captivating, and Terrance waspletely engrossed, wishing to listen to more simr argumentative essay questions.

    ¡°Oh, the results will be out soon¡­ Let¡¯s go together and check the announcement!¡± Master Victor said, ncing at the time.

    ¡°Sure, let¡¯s go.¡± June smiled and stood up, then walked out of the room.

    Terrance was also looking forward to it. He has roughly calcted his own score and wanted to verify if there were any differences.

    After hearing Master Victor¡¯s exnation, he realized his own shorings in several questions due to his limited knowledge, especiallypared to Little June.

    On the other hand, other examinees were discussing among themselves, saying, ¡°I wonder who will be the top scorer in the written exam¡­ Usually, the top five in the written exam are almost guaranteed to pass the exam, right?¡±

    ¡°Probably, unless something unexpected happens.¡±

    ¡°I think I did pretty well. I hope I pass the written exam because the second practical round is my strong suit.¡±

    As they conversed, most of the examinees and their families gathered in front of therge screen where the results would be announced. The square was spacious enough to amodate a significant number of people, so overcrowding wasn¡¯t a concern. Judging from the number of examinees in this exam alone, the square had more than enough space to amodate them allfortably.

    ¡°Quick¡­ Look! I¡¯m 46th¡­ it¡¯s me! This is the first time I passed the written exam. It seems like I¡¯m getting closer to bing a Junior Breeder!¡±

    ¡°I see myself! 75 points! I¡¯m at 15th ce!¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s me¡­ 10th ce! 78 points!¡±

    Everyone looked at the electronic screen as the names and scores of examinees shed one by one, starting from the 88th position. The maximum number of examinees to pass the first round of the written exam was 100. If there were less than 100, they would be considered pass if they scored above the minimum passing grade of 60. Clearly, the number of examinees who reached the passing score was less than 100.

    Among the hundreds of examinees, only dozens stood out, although they hadn¡¯t reached the level of a Junior Breeder yet, their knowledge surpassed most Trainers. Being a Breeder was indeed a unique profession.

    Terrance and June didn¡¯t pay much attention to the joy or sorrow of the other examinees around them. They stared at the screen intently, afraid of missing their own names. The disy was currently showing the 10th ce, and their name had not appeared yet. This naturally meant that both of them had ranked in the top ten.

    As for the specifics, they had to continue watching.

    9th, 8th¡­

    7th¡­ until the 6th ce, when their names still hadn¡¯t appeared, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. At least they had won half of the bet with Master Victor¡­

    Next, the 5th ce also didn¡¯t have their names either, then the 4th ce. Finally, Terrance¡¯s name appeared on the big screen, 4th ce with 85 points, an excellent result. Following that, the 3rd ce with 86 points was announced, and at the same time, a young man in his twenties jumped up with joy. 2nd ce went to June Joy with 88 points, but the first ce score was a whopping 10 points higher than Little June¡¯s, 98 points, Wace.

 Chapter 15: Wallace

    Chapter 15: Wace

    Obviously, this score shocked Terrance and June. With a score of 98, it was close to a perfect score. Perhaps he only lost points in the argumentative essay questions due to minor ws, which were so small that they could almost be ignored.

    Especially when they saw the other¡¯s age. A green-haired boy in a sailor suit, looking about fifteen or sixteen years old. At this moment, he had his hand elegantly ced behind his back and wore a smile as he bowed to everyone.

    At the same time, he said, ¡°It¡¯s an honor¡ª¡±

    ¡°Is that Wace¡­?¡± Terrance¡¯s mind surged with thoughts as he nced at Wace who was also quite young. He felt a sense of familiarity from him, as if Wace was an important character in the original work, but he couldn¡¯t quite remember. On the other hand, June seemed a bit disappointed.

    ¡°Hahaha, don¡¯t mind. When you reach that age, you might even be Intermediate Breeders,¡± Victor said uncaringly as he ruffled Little June¡¯s hair.

    In his view, Little June and Terrance¡¯s talent wouldn¡¯t lose its value just because there was a significant difference between them and the first ce.

    ¡°And that young man is not ordinary either.¡± Master Victor looked at the bowing boy, lost in thought.

    ¡°Teacher, do you know him?¡± Little June looked up.

    ¡°I know him vaguely. Wace, ah, he is the Gym Trainer of the official Gym of the Sootopolis City, the Sootopolis Gym. He recently took over the Gym from his mentor, Juan. He¡¯s an impressive young man. His mentor, Juan, specializes in Water-type Pok¨¦mon and is also a remarkable Coordinator. So, Wace has exceptional talent in both coordinating and Water-type Pok¨¦mon. He¡¯s even known as a ¡®rising star¡¯ closest to the Elites.¡± Victor thought for a moment before telling the two children.

    ¡°He is a Gym Trainer and a Coordinator? So, Breeding isn¡¯t his primary profession?!¡± Victor¡¯s words left Terrance dumbfounded, and his expression became somewhat strange.

    ¡°He¡¯s also a Coordinator, interesting¡­¡± Terrance looked at Wace¡¯s elegant figure. Although surprised, he didn¡¯t have an attitude of reverence.

    Regardless of breeding skills or coordination abilities, Wace in front of him intrigued Terrance. He seemed like a great target to chase after.

    ¡°Are you feeling pressured?¡± Master Victor chuckled and asked.

    ¡°Closest to the Elites, how amazing.¡± Little June¡¯s attention was focused on this word. She knew very well what Elites represented.

    The so-called Elites, also known as the Elite Four, are the four strongest Trainers of each region¡¯s Pok¨¦mon League. In theory, their strength is second only to the League Champion. However, in reality, there are many Trainers who possess strength not inferior to those of the Elite Four. Nevertheless, the Elite Four stationed in various regional leagues undoubtedly have their own unique characteristics.

    Each Elite is considered a top-tierbatant in the Pok¨¦mon League, a prominent figure in society. It would be effortless for an Elite Four member to support and uplift an entire town, let alone a small orphanage like Old Green House.

    And for Wace, at the age of fifteen or sixteen, to be recognized as close to bing an Elite, his exceptional talent was self-evident. Perhaps being a Breeder was merely a supporting role for him.

    ¡°He¡¯s really amazing. If you want to surpass him, you have to work hard,¡± June, born into a prominent family, has a better understanding of the Elite Four and their capabilitiespared to Terrance.

    ¡°Naturally.¡± Terrance smiled. He had a feeling that this Wace would be a formidable opponent, even the biggest threat, in his quest to dominate Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Especially since the other person was likely an important character from the original work, he had to take him seriously.

    Terrance regretted a bit why he hadn¡¯t taken the time to remember the ssics of his childhood, causing him to forget many plot detailspletely.

    ¡°Look, they¡¯ve announced the topic for the second exam.¡± Someone pointed at the screen. After the rankings were announced, the topic for the second exam appeared.

    As usual, the second exam was usually a practical one, with only one topic and graded on a hundred-mark system.

    Those who pass the written test in the first stage generally do not perform poorly in the second stage. However, to officially pass the Junior Breeder exam, they needed to achieve a score of 85 in the second exam.

    Topic: Emergency Rescue!

    ¡°Are you ready to wait here, or?¡± Master Victor asked. The second exam would take ce an hourter, and the duration would depend on the difficulty of the topic. Normally, it wouldn¡¯t exceed an hour, but if it involved an emergency rescue, it might be even shorter.

    ¡°We¡¯ll wait here,¡± Terrance replied. He didn¡¯t have much to prepare for the second exam. With such a short amount of time, what could he do? Besides, he didn¡¯t believe that an emergency rescue would pose a challenge for him.

    June nodded in agreement.

    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll go back and wait for the good news,¡± Master Victor smiled and bid farewell to the two, turned around and headed back to wait.

    The result of the exam would be announced immediately after the second exam, so the Junior Breeder exam would bepleted within a day.

    ¡°Look, the ones who passed are already heading that way.¡± June tugged on Terrance¡¯s sleeve and pointed towards the crowd.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go over there too,¡± Terrance said in response.

    Soon, the two made their way through the crowd and joined the group of those who passed. Clearly, this was the ce where they will first receive the news of their sessful performance in the second exam. That¡¯s why most of the people who had passed were gathering here.

    At this moment, the passed examinees were surrounding Wace, praising him. Scoring nearly a perfect 98, it was truly remarkable. In previous exams, there were very few people who managed to score 90 or above.

    ¡°I was just lucky.¡±

    Calmly responding to people¡¯s praise, Wace seemed to be used to it.

    ¡°His behavior seems to be a bit strange,¡± someonemented.

    However, immediately he was met with rebuttal from others, ¡°What do you know? Sir Wace is known as the rising star among Coordinators. He is a talented Coordinator who embodies both beauty and grace!¡±

    Some people knew Wace¡¯s background and started revealing information.

    ¡°He¡¯s quite popr.¡± Little June wasn¡¯t too surprised when she saw this scene.

    ¡°Yeah,¡± Terrance agreed. Suddenly, he noticed that Wace seemed to be looking in their direction, and then he started walking towards them.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°You must be Miss June Joy and Mr. Terrance,¡± Wace greeted with a polite bow and asked with a smile.

    Wace¡¯s sudden greeting caught Terrance and June off guard, but they politely replied. June¡¯s distinctive features,bined with them being the youngest here, made it easy to recognize them.

    Wace clearly had done some investigation on them.

    ¡°I heard that there were two young examinees, but I didn¡¯t expect it to be true¡­¡± Wace looked at the two youngsters in astonishment. He was also very surprised by their scores.

    Even with all the halo surrounding Wace, it was undeniable that being a ten-year-old Junior Breeder was quite extraordinary.

 Chapter 16: Group of Oddish

    Chapter 16: Group of Oddish

    After exchanging a few words, Terrance and the others gained a preliminary understanding of Wace¡¯s personality.

    From Wace¡¯s mouth, Terrance also learned the reason why he came to the Breeder exam.

    Wace listened to his friend¡¯s advice, hoping to increase his own strength through Breeder training.

    ¡°My friend, he is an Intermediate Breeder, but he has exceptional talent in the Trainer field.¡±

    Terrance understood. It seemed that not only he had realized it, but many talented Trainers and Coordinators had also recognized the importance of Breeder knowledge and used it to enrich their own skills.

    ¡°The people who have passed the first exam, please gather at the second exam¡¯s assigned spot immediately.¡±

    The message was repeated three times, while also informing them of the location of the second exam. They exchanged nces and ceased their conversation, making their way to the second exam¡¯s location.

    Wace, June Joy, and Terrance walked together, drawing a lot of attention. The invigtors who were silently observing them from the background couldn¡¯t help but look forward to these three prodigies next exam.

    The location for the second exam was arge courtyard behind the headquarters.

    The order was still being supervised by the invigtors from the first written test.

    Once everyone had arrived, a middle-aged man announced the topic for the second exam, ¡°Emergency Rescue, you are already familiar with it, but for the specific details, please take a look here.¡±

    As the man spoke, a group of green Pok¨¦mon emerged in full view of the examinees.

    ¡°This is¡­ Oddish¡­¡± Someone eximed in surprise upon seeing these Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Oh my, there are probably close to a hundred Oddish.¡±

    Someone counted the number of Oddish and found it somewhat unbelievable.

    ¡°Are they the topic of our second exam?¡± Most people voiced their doubts upon seeing this scene.

    Their guesses were not far off. The middle-aged man in charge of the entire exam nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Your second exam is rted to this group of Oddish.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Terrance and the others nced slightly, observing these Oddish.

    ¡°They are ordinary Oddish.¡±

    After observing for a moment, they arrived at this conclusion.

    Seeing the confusion among the crowd, the man continued, ¡°There are a total of eighty-eight Oddish here. Next, each of you will be assigned one, and at the same time, you will be given a special medicine prepared by a Senior Breeder specifically for this exam.¡±

    ¡°This potion can simte Burn injuries caused by a move. After administering this medicine to the Oddish, you will have 15 minutes to treat their injuries using the materials we provide. If it exceeds 20 minutes, the burns on the Oddish will worsen. Therefore, you only have 15 minutes. If you cannot resolve it within that time, you will be considered disqualified.¡±

    ¡°At the same time, the invigtors will grade you based on the different effects and time it takes to resolve the Burn injury. Those who score 85 points or above will pass this exam and obtain the Junior Breeder¡¯s certification¡ª¡±

    The entire crowd erupted in astonishment. No one expected the emergency rescue to unfold in this manner. It was the first time in history that such a format had been used. Eighty-eight Oddish and eighty-eight bottles of medicines prepared by a Senior Breeder ¡ª It seemed that the Breeder Headquarters is truly being extravagant this time.

    ¡°Do you have any more questions?¡±

    After a moment of silence, no one made a sound. However, it was evident that each of them had already begun extracting necessary information from the man¡¯s words.

    Oddish, Burn¡­

    These details were not overlooked by the examinees present.

    Those who were able to pass the first round of exam were not ordinary individuals who would simply go with the flow.

    The pass rate for Junior Breeders was lowerpared to advancing to Intermediate or even Senior Breeder. This was a fundamental issue. As long as the basics were solid, except for the level of a top-tier master, one could progress through extensive research over time.

    And those who can be Junior Breeders are the cream of the crop, selected based on their exceptional talents.

    Currently, there are only over ten thousand registered Breeders in the League.

    And the poption of the Hoenn region alone is in the several millions.

    ¡°So this is the topic of the exam.¡± After listening to the middle-aged man, Terrance was eager to give it a try.

    He also wanted to test himself and see how far he could go in this situation.

    ¡°It seems like both of you are very confident.¡± June smiled and looked at Terrance and Wace, noticing that they weren¡¯t showing any signs of nervousness.

    ¡°Of course, as a Coordinator, one must always maintain a calm mindset and demeanor.¡± Wace said.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go pick an Oddish and receive the medicine.¡± Terrance looked at the other examinees who had already started moving and said to the two of them.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go!¡± June shouted.

    Eighty-eight Oddish, each one not much different from the others. These Oddish should have been raised by the Breeder Headquarters. After all, their pollen and the saliva of the evolved Gloom are highly valuable materials.

    ¡°Please take care of it.¡± After receiving the medicine, Terrance took an Oddish with him. The Oddish also knew its mission, and fortunately, with the medicine prepared by the Senior Breeder, the burn effect wouldn¡¯t cause significant harm to the Oddish in a short period. This provided ample time for the examinees.

    Bringing the Oddish back to his spot, Terrance saw all the materials that he could use.

    There were about twenty different kinds, of course, it was impossible to use them all. As for how tobine them and bring out the best effects, it would depend on the examinees¡¯ choices.

    When everyone was ready, the middle-aged man reiterated the rules and warned the examinees not to haphazardly mix medicines due to time constraints, unless they had enough confidence. Otherwise, they would face a lifetime ban from future exams.

    Finally, the exam began, and therge clock with a fifteen-minute countdown started swinging.

    As the ticking of the clock began, Terrance, like all the other examinees, first spoke to the Oddish and, once the Oddish confirmed its readiness, he quickly applied the medicine to the Oddish¡¯s leaves.

    Next, he had to make the medicine based on the Oddish¡¯s condition!

    There are many different causes of burns, and different burns require different treatment methods to achieve better results. However, it doesn¡¯t mean that other healing items for Burns have no effect. The most well-known one is Burn Heal, which is almost a universal medicine. Although its effect may not be the best, it can be used for all known Burns.

    First, he smelled the scent of the medicine, and then he looked at the Oddish.

    ¡°Oddish, how do you feel?¡±

    Half a minute passed, Terrance paused and started asking about Oddish¡¯s condition.

    ¡°Oddish~¡±

    Although the Oddish wanted to cooperate with Terrance to the best of its ability, Terrance found it difficult to understand what the Oddish was trying to express. He had no choice but to observe the subtle cues it was giving.

    First, Terrance looked at Oddish¡¯s expression, the changes in leaf color, the known main ingredients of the medicine, and the time it took for the burn reaction to ur. He recalled his knowledge of pharmacology while methodically deducing the situation.

    [TN: I will be picking up this Pokemon fanfic. The Strongest Legend of Dragon Ball will be finished by this month. If you people have any suggestion for good fanfic that you want me to pick, you can tell me on discord or in thement section.]

 Chapter 17: Perfect Score

    Chapter 17: Perfect Score

    The ingredients of the medicine, Terrance had already deduced most of them, and there should be no mistake.

    Terrance also recognized all twenty different Berry materials before him.

    For Terrance, this had already solved more than half of the problem. This exam was no longer difficult for him.

    Next, he just needed to analyze Oddish¡¯s burn.

    Different Pok¨¦mon, different moves, different environments, and even different Berries could potentially cause Oddish to experience a burn. Understanding Oddish¡¯s true condition would greatly guide the direction of treatment.

    Resolving it doesn¡¯t mean it would be perfect. Terrance wanted to solve it as perfectly as possible.

    In other words, he was aiming for a perfect score.

    ¡°There¡¯s some meaning to it, but I shouldn¡¯t be wrong.¡± Terrance murmured, his thoughts rapidly racing. Then, a bright light gleamed in his eyes.

    At this moment, without hesitation, he picked up a red Berry with his right hand and directly peeled its skin using a small knife ced beside him.

    ¡°It looks like he has found a solution.¡± Wace on the other side didn¡¯t rush to take action, as if he was already sure of his victory. This was typical of his character, as he preferred to handle everything with a touch of elegance and grace.

    In fact, at this point, all the examinees had already started moving. Most of them had found a solution to follow.

    Even though there were some differences, they all had methods to relieve the burn.

    As for whose method was more effective, that would be judged by the final exam results.

    Silence enveloped the surroundings, with only the examinee bustling about in a flurry. Berry, Leafage, medicinal herbs, and pollen¡ªvarious different things were beingbined under their hands.

    ¡­¡­.

    ¡­..

    ¡°Can you guess how many people will pass the exam this time?¡±

    Meanwhile, the invigtors were gathered together, discussing this batch of examinees.

    ¡°Probably seven or eight?¡± someone said.

    ¡°I¡¯m more interested in the scores of those two individuals.¡± It was Bell Joy who spoke, the person in charge of invigting Terrance and the others during the first exam.

    ¡°Oh, those two youngsters are indeed remarkable, but I have higher expectations for Wace.¡±

    ¡°All three of them are remarkable. If I¡¯m not mistaken, the top three positions this time are most likely going to be taken by them.¡±

    Finally, the person in charge spoke, ¡°That brat named Terrance is said to have been rmended by Master Victor to participate in the exam, and June Joy is even Master Victor¡¯s student.¡±

    These words immediately startled the invigtors who were unaware of this.

    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. No wonder someone so young has such outstanding skills. It turns out he¡¯s connected to Master Victor.¡±

    The invigtors observed the examinees as time slowly passed. Soon, more than half of the time had already passed.

    ¡°It¡¯s almost finished.¡±

    Terrance held a wooden stick, grinding away. He was familiar with all the herbs on the tables. This feeling filled Terrance with deep emotion. He believed that thebination of his pharmacological knowledge was already perfect.

    ¡°It seems there is benefit to reading so many books after all.¡± Terrance shook his head, his hands moving even faster.

    Time passed, and for Terrance, he didn¡¯t feel the slightest bit of difficulty. On the contrary, his actions flowed smoothly, and finally, with a snap, he stopped.

    It was done.

    Looking at the blue paste-like substance in front of him, although it wasn¡¯t aesthetically pleasing, Terrance was confident that it would greatly help with Oddish¡¯s burn.

    Taking a deep breath, Terrance applied the blue ointment on Oddish and raised his hand.

    ¡°That brat is done!!¡±

    Terrance wasn¡¯t the first to finish, but he wasn¡¯t slow either. There was no need to wait for the exam time to end; the invigtor could immediately check thepleted work.

    As invigtors, they were fully aware of the topic of this exam. Being able to supervise meant their own level was at least an Intermediate Breeder. The knowledge involved in the Junior Breeder exam couldn¡¯t possibly pose a challenge to them.

    ¡°Let me take a look.¡± Bell Joy, who had been watching June and Terrance all along, walked over and began to help Terrance with the inspection.

    At this moment, approximately ten minutes had passed.

    Seeing Bell Joy approach, Terrance also stepped aside, and then Bell Joy picked up the Oddish, observing its condition.

    Not long after, she put down the Oddish and gave Terrance a deep look.

    ¡°Congrattions, you did well,¡± she said with a smile, clearly satisfied with Terrance¡¯s performance.

    ¡°Does that mean I passed?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Not yet. The remaining ointment you made still needs to be inspected by other invigtors. I just conducted the initial examination to ensure there are no unexpected issues with Oddish.¡± she smiled and said, ¡°The final results will be announced after everyone has finished.¡±

    ¡°I understand,¡± Terrance nodded and looked around. At this moment, June had also finished, and Wace had finished even earlier than him. Over ten minutes had passed, and now they had reached the final stage of the exam.

    With nothing else to do, Terrance began to wait quietly. A few minutes passed quickly, and the exam was over.

    The other examinees anxiously awaited the results, but Terrance and others were quite rxed.

    Walking towards June, Terrance could hear the discussions among the examinees. Some of their reasoning seemed well-founded and rigorous, but he also caught snippets of bizarre answers.

    For example, it could be Burn caused by Will-O-Wisp or me-induced injuries¡­.

    ¡°It must be a burn caused by intense sunlight, right?¡± Little June couldn¡¯t wait to share her inference as she met with Terrance.

    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Terrance¡¯s answer was the same. The burn caused by the medicine on Oddish was at least 99% simr to Sunny Day.

    Hearing that Terrance had the same answer, June breathed a sigh of relief. Although she was confident, she still wanted to confirm it with Terrance.

    ¡°It seems like you both did well,¡± Wace also walked over at this time, smiling at the two.

    The three of them smiled at each other. With their scores in the written test, the second round of the exam posed no significant challenges. Now, they just had to wait for the final results to be announced.

    The invigtors¡¯ review process was also fast, not keeping them waiting for long. The middle-aged person in charge came over with a list in hand.

    ¡°Next, let me announce who passed this exam.¡±

    ¡°A total of ten people, they are¡ª¡±

    ¡°Wace, 100 points!¡±

    ¡°June Joy, 100 points!¡±

    ¡°Terrance, 100 points!¡±

    As ten names were called out, from highest to lowest, there was even one with 98 points, and the lowest score was 87. The rest, all below 85, were disqualified.

    ¡°Perfect score!¡± Terrance breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the results. This meant he was now officially a Breeder!

    Four years of hard work had finally paid off. He wanted to share the good news with everyone at the Old Green House, but now was not the best time.

    Being a Junior Breeder was not enough; it was just the beginning. Terrance knew he still had a long road ahead. He aims to advance to Intermediate, even Senior, and perhaps even pursue the coveted title of a top-level Master!

    [TN: I will be picking up this Pokemon fanfic. The Strongest Legend of Dragon Ball will be finished by this month. If you people have any suggestion for good fanfic that you want me to pick, you can tell me on discord or in thement section.]

 Chapter 18: Choice

    Chapter 18: Choice

    ¡°Congrattions, all ten of you!¡±

    Amidst the grand announcement, symbolizing the perfect conclusion of this exam, the certificates were being presented by the officials from the Breeder headquarters to the ten individuals who had passed the exam, and the first one to receive it was Wace, who had achieved the highest overall score.

    The exam had ended, and at exactly 5:00 PM, the results were immediately disseminated. The certificate award ceremony would take ce at this time.

    Junior Breeder¡¯s certificate.

    The sky-blue booklet symbolized the Breeder¡¯s identity, and Terrance finally obtained it.

    He received it with both hands. Opening the certificate, he saw his own photo was pasted on it, followed by his name Terrance and the date and age at which he passed the exam.

    At this moment, the cameras below the stage snapped away, capturing every moment. Whether it was the two ten-year-old Breeders or Wace, they were all hot topics that couldn¡¯t be missed.

    However, in the end, the deeds of June and Wace were made public, drawing admiration from many people. But Terrance¡¯s information seemed to have been wiped away, as if erased by someone.

    ¡°Hehe, well done.¡±

    Master Victor looked at the two little ones with a smile, finding their achievements impressive even from his perspective.

    ¡°Master, you haven¡¯t forgotten about the reward you mentioned, right? Both of us secured the second and third positions,¡± Not only Terrance but even June couldn¡¯t forget about the rewards that Master Victor had mentioned.

    ¡°Of course, I wouldn¡¯t lie about that. However, I need to carefully prepare it for you both,¡± Master Victor quickly responded with a chuckle.

    Terrance felt a sense of anticipation, wondering what he would receive¡­

    Looking back now, he felt fortunate to have encountered Little June and Master Victor. Otherwise, he might have found it difficult to even participate in the exam.

    It seems luck also ys a significant role.

    News of Wace and June Joy bing Breeders quickly spread and caused a stir in themunity. Wace was already a public figure in the Hoenn region, and now his strong entry into the Breeder world raised questions about the reason behind his decision. Observers with keen interest immediately began paying attention to this youngster.

    June Joy, on the other hand, bing a Breeder at the tender age of ten, was an extraordinary achievement rarely seen in recent years.

    However, under the halo of the Joy family and Master Victor, it didn¡¯t cause too much shock. Along with praise, there was a sense of expectation and anticipation for her future aplishments, which was considered somewhat natural given her background.

    Even so, June Joy¡¯s achievements at such a young age are considered among the top in the Joy family.

    Terrance also saw the news reports, where Wace and June dominated the headlines, while he and the other participants were only briefly mentioned, with their names even missing.

    Although he didn¡¯t know the reason, Terrance didn¡¯t mind. Even if his age could be heavily publicized, he couldn¡¯t be sessful overnight. At best, he would receive more attention from some influential figures.

    But right now, an influential figure was right by his side. Why bother caring about anything else?

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Master Victor, did you call for me?¡± Terrance respectfully asked the old man before him.

    ¡°Ah, Terrance, yes, I called you because of yesterday¡¯s matter,¡± Master Victor smiled.

    Yesterday¡¯s matter?

    ¡°Do you mean the reward?¡± Terrance asked eagerly.

    ¡°That¡¯s right, since I promised to give you kids some reward, I won¡¯t go back on my word.¡± Master Victor sat down, not disying any airs or formality, just like when Terrance first met him.

    Under Master Victor¡¯s request, Terrance took a seat as well.

    ¡°What about June?¡± Terrance asked. If there were promised rewards, she should also receive something, right?

    ¡°As for her, her situation is different from yours, so naturally, the rewards will be different too,¡± Master Victor smiled, answering Terrance¡¯s question.

    Upon hearing this, Terrance refrained from saying more.

    ¡°Terrance, are you an orphan?¡± After a moment of silence, Master Victor suddenly spoke up.

    Terrance was taken aback by the question. How did Master Victor know? Had he investigated him? Given Master Victor¡¯s status, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult for him to find out.

    It was the truth, and Terrance saw no reason to hide it, so he nodded in acknowledgement.

    ¡°Youe from a much less privileged backgroundpared to Little June. Have you thought about your future?¡± Seeing Terrance nod, Master Victor continued.

    ¡°Future?¡± Terrance had his own goals, but he was indeed uncertain about how to achieve them.

    He had already be a Junior Breeder, but what came next? Should he continue striving to pass the exams and be a Coordinator? And how much time would he have to invest to achieve that?

    ¡°Yes, be a top-notch Coordinator, or even¡­ be a top-level Breeder together with it,¡± Terrance replied after some contemtion.

    Master Victor was momentarily stunned. He had anticipated Terrance¡¯s answer and had envisioned them to be top-level Breeder, Coordinator and even Trainer, but Terrance¡¯s words gave him a sense of arrogance.

    ¡°Each of the professions you mentioned is not easily attainable. It would be a remarkable aplishment for a person to achieve even one of them in their lifetime,¡± the old man said sincerely and earnestly.

    Shaking his head, Terrance responded, ¡°But I still want to persist in it.¡±

    Bing a top-notch Coordinator was his and the children of Old Green House¡¯s dream.

    Bing a top-level Breeder was the promise he made to himself to support the future of the Old Green House. He is determined to be a top-tier Breeder, earn lots and lots of money, to ensure a bright future for everyone.

    Although seemingly conflicting, each profession embodied Terrance¡¯s personal ideals.

    ¡°But¡­do you truly believe you can reach that level? Bing a Breeder at the age of ten is impressive, but it¡¯s just being a Junior Breeder. Perhaps, after your efforts, you can be an Intermediate or Senior Breeder with rich knowledge and experience. But how long would that take? Each of your goals requires undivided attention and effort,¡± Master Victor¡¯s words struck a chord within Terrance.

    Junior Breeder¡¯s knowledge was rtively easy, but once he reached the Intermediate or Senior Breeder, the knowledge and experience required will go beyond what can be learned from books avable on the market. With his background, obtaining it would require tremendous effort.

    It took him four years to achieve the rank of Junior Breeder, and during that time, he wasted much of it searching for books. Would he then continue to progress as smoothly in the future?

    Bing a top-notch Coordinator or even a formidable Trainer was not something he could achieve by merely speaking.

    Finally, Terrance looked at Master Victor, eager to hear what he had to say.

    ¡°So, I want to give you an opportunity, but it won¡¯t be without cost,¡± Master Victor said.

    ¡°Here are two choices, consider them as your rewards.¡±

    Master Victor has high expectations for Terrance, but he didn¡¯t want him to have a smooth journey. Only after going through hardships could a raw gem shine brilliantly.

    Thus, he decided to let Terrance make his own choice.

    [TN: I will be picking up this Pokemon fanfic. The Strongest Legend of Dragon Ball will be finished by this month. If you people have any suggestion for good fanfic that you want me to pick, you can tell me on discord or in thement section.]

 Chapter 19: Crown Academy

    Chapter 19: Crown Academy

    ¡°Two choices, the first one, I can help you register for the Trainer qualification and get you a beginner Pokemon with excellent aptitude issued by the Pok¨¦mon League.¡±

    Trainer qualification costs 100,000 yen, and as for the beginner Pokemon, it¡¯s another 100,000 yen.

    200,000 yen is a significant expense for Old Green House, which is why Grandma An doesn¡¯t have the means to support a child bing a Trainer.

    The more than 2,000 yen that Terrance brought out is what he had saved up over the past four years.

    Therefore, Master Victor¡¯s first choice for Terrance will provide him with tremendous help, not only solving his problem of where to live but also obtaining the identity of a Trainer. This means he can enjoy discounted meals at the Pokemon Center and many other significant benefits.

    ¡°What about the second choice?¡± Terrance didn¡¯t rush to make a decision.

    ¡°The second choice, well, it¡¯s giving you a chance to enter Crown Academy,¡± Master Victor said calmly.

    ¡°Crown Academy? What is that¡ª¡±

    Hearing this unusual term, Terrance found it to be unfamiliar.

    However, Master Victor patiently exined it to Terrance.

    ¡°Crown Academy is a renowned academy in the Sinnoh region, referred to as one of the three cradles of geniuses alongside Kanto Region¡¯s Champion Academy and Johto region¡¯s Silver Academy. The achievements of every graduate of the academy are no less impressive than those of the top three contestants in a Regional Conference. However, this is only the average level.¡±

    ¡°But the graduation requirements at Crown Academy are also very difficult. It¡¯s not something an ordinary person can achieve. Simrly, the admission requirements for Crown Academy are even more stringent. Unless you have high talent and excellent background, if you want to use money to secure an admission qualification, you¡¯ll need a million yen¡­¡±

    Crown, Silver and Champion, the three major academies!

    Master Victor¡¯s words once again taught Terrance a lesson. He never expected that there were three such special ces in the world. In all his books, he had never even heard of them.

    ¡°But they are not as amazing as you might imagine. The three major academies are relics of the old era. Take Wace, for example. Even if he entered Crown Academy, he would be one of the top talents there, and there are only a few people who canpare to him.¡± Master Victor exined, having put quite some effort into his exnation.

    ¡°For the second choice, I¡¯m offering you a chance to enroll in Crown Academy. There, you can have tuition waived, free amodation, meals, and the freedom to study various battle tactics for Breeders, Coordinators, and all kinds of Trainers. However, choosing this option means you¡¯ll have to go through a strict exam. If you fail, you¡¯ll lose both the opportunities simultaneously.¡±

    Before Terrance¡¯s eyes were the two paths.

    The first one, obtaining the Trainer qualification, might allow him to gradually achieve his dreams through hard work. But no one can say for sure what could happen during this process.

    The second one is to gain a chance to enter Crown Academy through an unknown exam. The academy mentioned by Master Victor couldn¡¯t be a simple ce. Although he wouldn¡¯t be able to obtain the Trainer qualification, the opportunity to receive free amodation and meals, along with formal education in areas such as Coordinator, Breeder, and tactics, seems like an irresistible offer. Furthermore, the academy produces outstanding graduates who go on to achieve remarkable aplishments, making them highly sought after by various major organizations.

    ¡°Have you decided?¡±

    ¡°I have decided.¡±

    Without hesitation, as a qualified transmigrator, Terrance knew what kind of choice to make.

    There are two options: the obvious easy mode and the hard mode. For someone pressed for time like him, there is no reason to choose the easy mode.

    As Master Victor thought, only through trials and tribtions can Terrance make greater progress.

    ¡°I¡¯m willing to take the exam.¡±

    Terrance, with the ¡°shrewd¡± gaze of a transmigrator, believed that Master Victor also wanted him to make this choice.

    ¡°Are you really sure? If you fail the exam I have given you, you may lose all the opportunities,¡± Master Victor once again tried to sway Terrance¡¯ heart, but the more he did this, the less Terrance was swayed.

    The hints are so clear, how could I refuse?

    ¡°Yes, I want to give it a try.¡± Terrance believed that Master Victor wouldn¡¯t make things too difficult for him. As long as there is a possibility of seeding in the exam, he is determined to do his best to aplish it!

    ¡°Haha, good, since you¡¯ve chosen this path, let me tell you about Crown Academy first. It can also encourage you to work harder. As for the exam, it¡¯s not the time yet,¡± Master Victor said with a smile. Terrance¡¯s choice really pleased him.

    Crown Academy.

    Established a hundred years ago by a master-level Trainer of that time, Crown Academy was created to promote the Trainer profession. After a century of development, although Crown Academy has not grown to the scale of the Pok¨¦mon League, it is recognized as an independent force by the Pok¨¦mon League.

    The overall strength of the academy is formidable. Each generation of its president is no weaker than the Elite Four. The faculty members are also incredibly powerful, with many of them being graduates of the academy. Theye from various fields, including Coordinators, Breeders, Trainers, Scientists, and more. Even quite a few Gym Trainers and Elites have studied at Crown Academy.

    Since the development of the Pok¨¦mon League, the number of Trainers has increased significantly. With the establishment of Regional Conferences and Gyms, the safety in the wild has improved, and Trainers¡¯ benefits have increased. Trainers prefer to travel alone, collecting Badges, capturing more Pokemons, and experiencing the joy of the journey. As a result, the status of the academy has greatly declined. Although a few ces still retain some traditional aristocratic schools and preschools, they don¡¯t hold much influence.

    Crown Academy, Silver Academy, and Champion Academy are the only three ces that still hold the status of traditional academy.

    With a century of foundation and its public nature, Crown Academy is iparable to other emerging aristocratic institutions and organizations.

    Master Victor is a graduate of Crown Academy and currently serves as its vice president. Therefore, he has enough confidence in Terrance¡¯s enrollment.

    ¡°If you graduate from Crown Academy, you can even apply to Pok¨¦mon League for your own Gym and enjoy the League¡¯s subsidies.¡±

    Crown Academy has a four-year program, consisting of the Beginner ss, Intermediate ss, Advanced ss and Graduation ss. In theory, students enter at the age of ten and graduate at the age of fourteen. But that¡¯s just a theory. Only a few exceptionally talented individuals can pass the academy¡¯s graduation exam.

    Some people even waste their time until their twenties without graduating and end up being advised to drop out.

    On the other hand, there are geniuses who apply for skipping grades andplete the entire curriculum in two or three years, possessing strength equal to or even surpassing the teachers.

    This is Crown Academy, a cradle of geniuses that has been abandoned by time, yet continues to pass on a spark of legacy through rmendations, nurturing, and other means.

 Chapter 20: Going back to Mt. Chimney

    Chapter 20: Going back to Mt. Chimney

    Crown Academy¡¯s matter was of great concern to Terrance. The old man¡¯s test naturally had great benefits for Terrance¡¯s development, and Terrance could see that Master Victor had high hopes for him.

    Unlike the geniuses like Wace who already have a master, or geniuses like June with a privileged background, people like Terrance often earn Master Victor¡¯s favor.

    After the Breeder Examination concluded and everything settled down, Wace bid farewell to Terrance and others, and embarked on a new training journey on his own. As for June, she was taken away by her family after sessfully bing a Junior Breeder.

    Originally, they also invited Master Victor to join them, but he declined the celebration dinner for Terrance.

    ¡°Are you ready?¡± Looking at Terrance¡¯ calm expression, Master Victor asked with anticipation.

    The test he prepared was purely a personal matter. Initially, he intended for Little June toplete it, but unexpectedly, he encountered Terrance, who is surprisingly more suitable for this testpared to Little June.

    This made him change his mind.

    ¡°The ce we¡¯re going to is Mt. Chimney.¡±

    Mt. Chimney, Terrance was familiar with this ce. It was located beneath Farbor Town, where he had lived for four years. However, he didn¡¯t expect to return there so soon.

    But this time, his return wasn¡¯t homing after traveling outside. He had no intention of going back to the Old Green House to share good news. The purpose of this journey was Master Victor¡¯s test.

    ¡°The contents of the test¡­ could be quite challenging,¡± Master Victor said, even feeling a bit hesitant about the matter.

    Terrance and Master Victor set off on a private ne.

    Mt. Chimney was a volcano, but it wasn¡¯t dull. Surrounding it was an environment resembling a forest with thick vegetation.

    Upon arriving here, Terrance knew that this was the center of Mt. Chimney, unlike the peripheral area where he trained with Beautifly before.

    Arge number of Pok¨¦mon inhabited this ce, beyond the reach of humans.

    ¡°Where are we going?¡± Terrance asked.

    Up until now, Master Victor hadn¡¯t told him the exact details of the test.

    ¡°We¡¯re going to meet a Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    Despite his aged body, Master Victor strolled through this environment with remarkable ease.

    ¡°Swish¡ª¡±

    A Seviper lunged forward, but before Terrance could react, it was swiftly sent flying.

    In front of him was a Pidgeot, its magnificent wings having just finished pping. Its sharp gaze resembled that of a king as they fixed on the Seviper.

    With only a slight resistance, as the Seviper was sent flying, the surrounding trees bent, causing a significant disturbance.

    This Pok¨¦mon should belong to Master Victor. Terrance had already noticed the Pok¨¦ Ball in his hand.

    ¡°Be careful; the Pok¨¦mon around here aren¡¯t very friendly,¡± Master Victor said with a cheerful smile.

    Following that, Master Victor continued instructing Pidgeot, saying, ¡°Call it out.¡±

    It?

    Who was it?

    Unfurling its magnificent wings, Pidgeot took to the sky with astonishing speed, gracefully soaring and circling overhead.

    Boom!

    A tremendous storm was summoned, and the howling wind could be heard crystal clear by Terrance.

    It¡¯s been raised so well.

    Even with Terrance¡¯s limited experience, he could tell from the shining wings of Pidgeot and the beautiful feathers on its head that it was an outstanding Pidgeot.

    It¡¯s truly a top-level Master¡¯s Pok¨¦mon!

    ¡°What is it calling out?¡± Terrance looked up, filled with curiosity.

    What is the connection between Master Victor¡¯s words ¡°going to meet a Pok¨¦mon¡± and his test. After arriving at Mt. Chimney, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but anticipate what his test would be like.

    Under the clear sky with drifting clouds, the enormous storm conjured by Pidgeot adorned the beautiful scenery.

    Soon, without making them wait long, in response to Pidgeot¡¯s call, a tiny ck dot gradually appeared amidst the continuous clouds.

    Immediately, the ck dot grewrger andrger, and with its arrival came a beautiful melody that reached their ears.

    ¡°That¡¯s Altaria.¡± Terrance finally saw the full appearance of the Pok¨¦mon.

    Its elegant silhouette resembled that of a swan, and its sky-blue body showcased its nobility. Its fluffy wings were as soft as cotton, and its enchanting singing was intoxicating.

    Altaria, a valuable Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°It seems it has arrived.¡± Watching Altaria¡¯s arrival, Master Victor smiled and said to Terrance, ¡°This test offers you two opportunities: one is a spot at Crown Academy, and the other is its acknowledgment.¡±

    ¡°What kind of acknowledgment?¡± Terrance was somewhat confused.

    ¡°Look, they¡¯re fighting.¡± Master Victor watched the sky helplessly as Altaria, which had just arrived,unched an attack directly against Pidgeot.

    Terrance remained silent, waiting for Master Victor¡¯s exnation.

    ¡°You know my research direction, inherited moves.¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± Terrance nodded.

    ¡°This Altaria is a Pok¨¦mon I¡¯ve been observing for a long time. If I¡¯m not mistaken, it possesses a magical power, or rather, one of its parents or ancestors was a purebred Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon from the Kanto Region ¡ª Dragonite.¡±

    ¡°So, I set a trap, bonding it with my Pidgeot.¡± Master Victor looked at Terrance¡¯s strange expression and chuckled.

    ¡°I have prepared for this research for a long time. If my direction is correct, it is likely that an exceptionally talented Swablu will be born, capable of rivaling Dragonite and Tyranitar in terms of racial advantages.¡±

    ¡°For Altaria, whose race is naturally at a disadvantage among Dragon-types, this will be a great opportunity to rise.¡±

    ¡°Then, ording to you, which area will this Swablu specialize in?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°It¡¯s specialization, huh?¡±

    ¡°Perhaps, it will be able toprehend multiple moves shortly after hatching. Don¡¯t underestimate it. A different starting point will undoubtedly lead to different achievements. If everything goes as nned, it is highly possible for it to learn a powerful move like Dragon Rush at an early stage.¡±

    ¡°Swablu? Dragon Rush?¡± Terrance found it hard to believe.

    ¡°Nothing is impossible.¡± Master Victor waved his hand. ¡°My Pidgeot also has a trace of Dragon bloodline, although it¡¯s faint. But with the medicines I have prepared, it is enough to activate Swablu¡¯s higher Dragon-type talent.¡±

    ¡°But what¡¯s the current situation?¡± Terrance raised his head, looking at the two Pok¨¦mon engaged in a fierce battle, not understanding the connection between Master Victor¡¯s words and the ongoing fight.

    At this point, Victor smiled, and seeing Master Victor¡¯s smile, Terrance suddenly had a bad feeling.

    ¡°However, it seems Altaria is somewhat dissatisfied with my methods and doesn¡¯t approve of me. But how could I easily give up? So, after defeating it in battle, I made a bet with it.¡±

 Chapter 21: Bet

    Chapter 21: Bet

    ¡°Bet?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Umm, it¡¯s a small matter. Altaria still holds a grudge against me and refuses to entrust Swablu to me. But I can¡¯t give up on my research on Swablu, so I agreed to help it find an outstanding Trainer to take care of Swablu. At first, I chose Little June, but now I¡¯ve chosen you.¡±

    ¡°Me?¡± Terrance was taken aback.

    ¡°Yes, this test would be challenging for a girl like Little June, who grew up in a big family since childhood. But with you, there is a glimmer of hope,¡± Master Victor said.

    ¡°As long as you can raise Swablu¡¯s egg, sessfully hatch it, and gain Swablu as well as its mother¡¯s approval within a month, your test will be consideredplete.¡±

    ¡°For this month, you will stay here alone. I will provide you with food and necessary tools for daily life. From now on, you will face the environment of Mt. Chimney on your own. During this time, you cannot bring any other Pokemon with you and can only rely on Swablu¡­.That¡¯s Altaria¡¯s condition,¡± Master Victor exined. Initially, he found this condition of Altaria to be quite shameless, but when he thought about his experiment, he didn¡¯t care about anything else.

    Terrance froze upon hearing these words.

    Is he joking? Making him live alone here for a month is simply impossible!

    Let¡¯s put aside the fact of raising an aggressive Pokemon, the boredom alone would torture him to death.

    Moreover, it wasn¡¯t over yet. He also had to gain Altaria¡¯s approval?!

    ¡°It seems they have had enough fighting. Now it¡¯s time for you to take the stage.¡±

    Amidst the back and forth fight, even though Terrance was on the ground, he could feel the intense shockwaves in the sky.

    Terrance raised his head and saw Altaria and Pidgeot slowly descending. Eventually, they stopped in front of them.

    ¡°Long time no see,¡± Master Victor greeted Altaria, but Altaria ignored him and instead looked at Terrance.

    ¡°He is the Trainer I have chosen¡­¡± Master Victor calmly stated.

    ¡°As per your request, I have brought the person for the test. From now on, he will undergo a month-long trial with your child. Don¡¯t worry, I guarantee you as a top-level Breeder that your child will not be ruined. Its growth will astound you.¡±

    Altaria, a proud and elegant Pokemon, was unaware that Pidgeot who it had bonded with had long been tamed by him and had fallen into Master Victor¡¯s scheme¡­

    After everything was done, Master Victor appeared before Altaria.

    Then, a sh arose.

    Master Victor asked for the Pokemon egg but failed, then following a fierce battle, this bet was set.

    In the end, Altaria didn¡¯t sever ties with Pidgeot; it was just resentful that Pidgeot didn¡¯t inform it beforehand.

    With a long cry, Altaria turned its head around, conveying its meaning to Master Victor, who then said to Terrance, ¡°Are you ready? You still have room for refusal.¡±

    Refusal?

    In this situation, how could he possibly refuse?

    ¡°What do I have to do?¡± Terrance nced at Altaria and asked Master Victor.

    ¡°It¡¯s simple. Come back with me first. By this time tomorrow, everything will be prepared, and then you will begin your month-long wilderness survival.¡±

    Being adequately prepared meant that Terrance would leave behind his Pok¨¦ Balls, carry essential items and food, and return here by himself.

    Within one month, Terrance had to not only sessfully hatch Swablu but also act as its Trainer, nurturing it to be stronger and gain Altaria¡¯s recognition.

    Initially, Master Victor had intended to capture Swablu himself, but Altaria¡¯s stubbornness forced him to abandon that choice.

    So Master Victor settled for the second option and found Terrance to fulfill the bet on his behalf. His main purpose was to simply prove his theory and research.

    Though it was regrettable that he couldn¡¯t personally capture Swablu, for someone of Master Victor¡¯s status, it was no longer as important. Now, his eyes were solely focused on the unwavering pursuit of researching new things.

    ¡°It all depends on you, Terrance, whether the intergenerational inheritance will seed,¡± Master Victor said solemnly. He was also nervous, unsure if Swablu could inherit the extraordinary moves of both its mother and Pidgeot.

    ¡°Other moves don¡¯t matter, but if it can master Dragon Rush, it means that Swablu¡¯s Dragon Type talent has been fully activated.¡±

    On the private ne, Master Victor exined the precautions and key points of the test to Terrance.

    In essence, the likelihood of inheriting a move like Dragon Rush is extremely low, even for offspring born from a new union between Altaria and Dragonite. Moreover, this was the case of intergenerational inheritance, so whether the medicines prepared by Master Victor would be effective was also a matter of great importance to him.

    This Altaria was the overlord of Mt. Chimney.

    ording to Master Victor, Altaria¡¯s strength was not inferior even to Pok¨¦mon trained by the Elite Four.

    His Pidgeot falls short inparison to Altaria in terms of strength, so Terrance has a long and arduous journey ahead of him if he wants to earn Altaria¡¯s recognition.

    The reason he didn¡¯t let Terrance immediately start the test was that Master Victor needed to teach him about training moves, nurturing young Pok¨¦mon, hatching Pok¨¦mon eggs, and other knowledge to better tap into Pok¨¦mon¡¯s potential.

    Fortunately, Terrance¡¯s learning speed could keep up with Master Victor¡¯s teachings.

    For Master Victor, this bet was important to him. The process of Terrance training Swablu was a proof of his achievements. How far Swablu could progress in a month and how much of its potential could be unleashed was also a matter of concern to Master Victor.

    Now, with the presence of Terrance, an excellent Breeder, Master Victor¡¯s worries were finally resolved.

    Regarding this bet, although he couldn¡¯t carry it out himself, there are many young Trainers who meet Altaria¡¯s requirements for potential, but they did not fully meet his requirements.

    Terrance¡¯s arrival truly brought hope to Master Victor.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    After one night of preparation, Terrance remembered all the precautions Master Victor had mentioned.

    Terrance also remembered the terrain here quite well. Once he ventured in, there would be aggressive Pok¨¦mons, making it difficult to move forward initially.

    Fortunately, the nutrient solution provided by Master Victor would expedite the hatching of the Pok¨¦mon egg at the fastest speed possible.

    Inside the elongated container, there was an ample amount of pale blue nutrient solution. Master Victor personally prepared this liquid based on the condition of Altaria and Pidgeot. It would effectively stimte the potential of this new life.

    It was also the main thing to be proven in this test.

    If Terrance sessfullypleted this test, not only would he be able to enter the cradle of geniuses, Crown Academy, but this newly born life that would endure a month of trials and tribtions with him, the Swablu with extraordinary talent as Master Victor had mentioned, would also be Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon after they obtained Altaria¡¯s recognition.

 Chapter 22 1st night

    Chapter 22 1st night

    When Terrance was at the Old Green House, besides studying Breeder knowledge, he never neglected his physical training. However, because most of his energy was focused on studying, his physique was only slightly better than that of his peers on average.

    Holding the container, Terrance arrived under a tree and took out a fruit to quench his dry mouth.

    Although the road was difficult to travel, the humans in this world have excellent physiques, and with Terrance¡¯s physique, he could still endure it.

    ¡°The optimal incubation temperature for Flying-type Pok¨¦mon is 40 degrees. Although the nutrient solution releases heat, the temperature is still not enough, especially considering Swablu¡¯s Dragon-type bloodline has been greatly enhanced. I need to find a suitable ce to hatch it.¡±

    Looking down at the thermometer in his hand, Terrance knew that if the incubation temperature of a regr Flying-type Pok¨¦mon egg exceeded 40 degrees, the embryo could die. However, Swablu has nutrient solution to regte it, so the optimal temperature could be slightly increased.

    A favorable hatching environment also has a significant impact on a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s innate potential.

    The white egg with blue patterns floated in the center of the nutrient solution, swaying as if it could break at any moment. After observing it for a while, Terrance prepared to go to the upper level of Mt. Chimney.

    That area was close to the volcanic crater, and the outermost temperature might be suitable for Swablu¡¯s birth.

    Early in the morning today, Altaria descended with the Pok¨¦mon egg. ording to Master Victor, if this Swablu was raised well, it would not be inferior to the main Pok¨¦mon of Elite Four of various regions. This greatly motivated Terrance.

    Although a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s potential didn¡¯t necessarily mean everything, it was still a good start, and Terrance had confidence in raising Swablu well.

    While talent was important, hard work was also crucial.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    High above in the sky, a dark shadow observed Terrance¡¯s every move. It was Altaria. Although Terrance was the examinee this time, Altaria couldn¡¯t help but worry about its own child. If the Pok¨¦mon egg was threatened, it would appear immediately.

    In the shadow of the forest, another figure also kept an eye on Terrance. It was Master Victor¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, currently carrying out Victor¡¯s order to secretly protect Terrance.

    Without Beautifly, it was too dangerous for Terrance to wander alone in the forest. No one could guarantee that nothing unexpected would happen.

    However, Terrance was unaware of this at the moment.

    Swish, swish¡ª

    Terrance, who had already set off, suddenly saw a shadow jump up and quickly hugged the Pok¨¦mon egg, assuming a defensive and escaping posture.

    But after Terrance saw who it was, he breathed a sigh of relief.

    It was a very small brown creature that looked like an acorn.

    Seedot!

    Shaking his head, Terrance avoided the little guy. This Pokemon often scares other Pokemon who are searching for food in the forest because it looks too much like a regr acorn. This has led them to develop a peculiar and intimidating nature, especially when Pidgey, who is hunting for food, is often scared by Seedot.

    Seedot usually doesn¡¯t initiate attacks, so after sessfully scaring Terrance, it hopped directly into the bushes.

    It was a false rm. Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t an aggressive Pok¨¦mon.

    Mt. Chimney was not close, and Terrance was very cautious throughout the journey, carefully observing the surroundings. However, by the afternoon, he still hadn¡¯t reached Mt. Chimney.

    ¡°There¡¯s ake¡­¡±

    The forestke could be considered a small ecosystem, often inhabited by many Pok¨¦mon because many Pok¨¦mon woulde here to drink water at certain times.

    This ce was already close to Mt. Chimney, and Terrance didn¡¯t expect toe across ake.

    At this moment, there weren¡¯t many Pok¨¦mon around theke. As he approached, Terrance could clearly see Barboach swimming in theke.

    However, as soon as these Barboach noticed Terrance approaching, they immediately submerged into the muddy soil in theke.

    ¡°Ssh~~~~~~~~~~!!¡±

    ¡°Ssh~~~~~~!!¡±

    Two sounds appeared simultaneously, causing sshes of water to fly up from theke. Terrance stood behind, witnessing two Marill jumping into the water to y.

    Around here, there should be many other Pok¨¦mon, but Terrance hadn¡¯t noticed any. He didn¡¯t want to linger, so he continued walking towards Mt. Chimney.

    Seeing these Water-type Pok¨¦mon, a mix of joy and sadness filled Terrance¡¯s heart.

    Beautifly was not actually the first Pok¨¦mon at the Old Green House. When Terrance had arrived, Grandma An had another Pok¨¦mon by her side, a Vaporeon. However, the Vaporeon was too old and passed away shortly after Terrance¡¯s arrival.

    As a result, Grandma An fell seriously ill.

    Losing apanion who had been by your side for decades would bring grief to anyone¡¯s heart.

    ¡°Sigh~~~¡± Terrance sighed. He doesn¡¯t like this kind of feeling of life and death separation.

    As he looked at the small life about to be born in his hands, Terrance couldn¡¯t envision what the future would hold several decadester.

    However, now was not the time to think that far ahead.

    Swablu had not yet hatched, and a bright future awaited them. Holding the Pok¨¦mon egg, Terrance eagerly anticipated the birth of the small life.

    ¡°Once I cross these thickets, I should be able to reach Mt. Chimney, right?¡±

    Terrance continued on, recalling Master Victor¡¯s words. Some paths may be blocked by thickets, but in the wilderness, it is better to traverse through difficult paths with thickets than to venture onto rocky paths.

    ¡°Click¡­ click¡­¡±

    Terrance had already prepared a small knife. There were obvious signs of human activity in this area, and the path seemed rtively clear. After stowing the Pok¨¦mon egg in his backpack, Terrance forged ahead, clearing his way through the thorny vegetation¡­ However, by dusk, Terrance had still not emerged from this thicket.

    Coming to a halt, Terrance decided to rest here for the night. In this environment, it was clear that Pok¨¦mon did not inhabit this kind of ce, making it rtively safe.

    During his first night here, Terrance felt incredibly lonely.

    Unlike before, Beautifly was not by his side. The cold, pitch-ck night sky constantly stimted Terrance¡¯s senses. This was the first time he had lived alone in the wilderness, and to be honest, Terrance disliked this feeling. Humans were social creatures, and the more people around, the more secure one would feel. Perhaps it was because Terrance had just embarked on his journey, but he was still somewhat unustomed to this situation.

    As night fell, although this ce was located beneath a volcano, it waspletely different from the scorching heat during the day. A slight chill crept into Terrance¡¯s heart. To protect Swablu¡¯s egg, he had no choice but to hold it tightly and fall asleep, providing it afortable environment with his own body temperature.

    This test could also be considered as Terrance¡¯s own trial. It wouldst for a whole month, which was not considered long for any Trainer. However, faced with this indescribable sense of unfamiliarity, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. The feeling of beingpletely isted from civilization, different from regr travel, was truly ufortable.

 Chapter 23: Hatching!

    Chapter 23: Hatching!

    When Terrance reached the top of Mt. Chimney, it was already noon of the next day.

    Searching for a smooth path, he carried a thermometer and examined the local conditions everywhere he went.

    After a long while, the thermometer finally reached a level that pleased Terrance. Overjoyed, he arrived at a spot next to a red giant rock.

    Although this area is located in a volcanic zone, it is only the periphery, so it can¡¯t be described as scorching. Instead, one could say it is quite warm.

    Normally, with the excellent adaptability of a Pok¨¦mon, it could sessfully hatch without so much trouble. However, Terrance still wanted to create an ideal environment.

    Once he found a ce he liked, it was time for him to prepare.

    Swablu was on the verge of hatching now, just a small opportunity away. Considering the favorable environment here, it wouldn¡¯t take long before Swablu could sessfully break out of its shell.

    During this time, Terrance needed to scatter some self-made powder to prevent other Pok¨¦mon from interfering. The scent of this powder was highly disliked by Pok¨¦mon in this area, making it an essential item when he used to go alone to Farbor Woods.

    In addition to that, he also had some other trinkets.

    Even the initial food for Swablu had been carefully prepared by him.

    Afterpleting a series of tasks, exhaustion crept over Terrance, making him feel a bit sleepy.

    Although he took breaks, his continuously moving forward and focused attention consumed his mental energy at all times.

    He longed to take another nap.

    That summarized Terrance¡¯s current mood, but the Pok¨¦mon egg was now on the verge of hatching. Even in his weariness, Terrance didn¡¯t want to give up. He wanted to witness Swablu¡¯s birth with his own eyes. It was a responsibility that a Trainer or Breeder cannot avoid. If he missed the hatching of this Pok¨¦mon egg, the word ¡°regret¡± wouldn¡¯t be enough to describe his feelings.

    However, sleepiness was hard to resist. Terrance asionally picked up his water bottle from his backpack and took a sip, attempting to clear his mind.

    Ten minutes¡­

    Thirty minutes¡­

    Two hours¡­

    The Pok¨¦mon egg floated in the nutrient solution, its swaying frequency continuously attracting Terrance¡¯s attention.

    Three hours¡­

    After a significant passage of time, Terrance was taking his fourth sip of water, when suddenly, he identally choked on it.

    ¡°Cough, cough¡­¡±

    Setting the water bottle aside, Terrance pped his chest a few times, but luckily, this little disturbance alleviated his sleepiness to some extent.

    Wiping the water droplets off his lips, before he could regain hisposure, a dazzling white light instantly filled his vision.

    ¡°This is¡ª¡±

    Terrance tried to open his eyes wide, his brown irises fixed on the Pok¨¦mon egg inside the container. His previously calm expression had finally changed.

    ¡°Crack¡­¡±

    Seemingly stimted by something, the incubator instantly cracked under the intense light, causing the pale blue nutrient solution to spill onto the floor. However, Terrance was too preupied at the moment to pay much attention to it. He reached out and carefully lifted the Pok¨¦mon egg that was securely fixed at the bottom of the container. The dazzling light gradually dimmed during this process, until finally, with a series of cracking sounds, spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the white Pok¨¦mon egg with blue patterns.

    Ignoring his rapidly pounding heart, Terrance held his breath. At this moment, he seemed to have lost all traces of sleep.

    ¡°Come on¡­¡±

    Terrance inwardly cheered for this little life in his heart. He nervously watched as the tiny guy broke out of its shell¡ªa graceful, sky-blue body with fluffy wings like cotton. Seeing the little one sessfully hatch, Terrance breathed a sigh of relief.

    For the smooth birth of Swablu, he had waited a full seven hours.

    He hadn¡¯t expected the little fellow to endure that long. Even on the verge of hatching, it took its sweet time, taking a whole seven hours.

    Evening hade again, and everything was calm and peaceful. Swablu gently pped its wings in Terrance¡¯s palm, looking nkly at the outside world. Finally, upon seeing Terrance, its body gradually rxed, and a sense of familiarity slowly arose in its heart.

    It chirped happily, as if wanting to get closer to Terrance. Terrance himself had a feeling that Swablu wished to climb onto his head, as if it could stayfortably like that.

    After a careful thought, Terrance gently ced Swablu on his head and slowly sat down.

    ¡ºFor some reason, it loves quietly climbing onto people¡¯s heads and pretending to be a hat.¡»

    ¡ºIt has wings that resemble cotton, and when it gently rests on someone¡¯s head, it looks like a fluffy cotton ball.¡»

    ¡ºSwablu possesses cotton-like, lightweight, and fluffy wings. This Pok¨¦mon is not afraid of humans. When itnds on someone¡¯s head, it looks like a fluffy cotton hat.¡»

    Impressions of Swablu floated in Terrance¡¯s mind. He knew that this behavior was a natural habit of Swablu.

    Feeling Swablu moving around on his head, although it felt a bit strange, Terrance subconsciously refrained from disturbing the little guy.

    After just a few minutes of ying, this newly born life grew tired and quietlyy down on Terrance¡¯s head to sleep.

    As for the food Terrance had prepared, it was not urgent to feed Swablu at this moment. After tossing about in the nutrient solution for so long, Swablu had already absorbed enough nutrients.

    Terrance extended his finger and touched the nutrient solution in the broken container. He spected that at least 70% of the nutrients had been absorbed, which was already a very good number. Additionally, the environment here probably yed a significant role in achieving this number.

    One must understand that the ingredients contained in the nutrient solution carefully prepared by Master Victor couldn¡¯t be ordinary.

    With such a solid foundation, Swablu would likely experience an explosive growth during the early stage, and within just a month, it would probably already mature. That¡¯s why Master Victor had the confidence to make the bet.

    Generally speaking, the beginner Pok¨¦mon given to rookie Trainers in each region are in their early stages of growth. Only a few Pok¨¦mon, due to certain circumstances, mature a little earlier. These kinds of Pok¨¦mon are difficult for ordinary rookie Trainers to handle, but their strength is often slightly superior.

    The Pok¨¦mon distributed by the League at the beginning are at a nearly basic stage. At this time, a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s growth has just begun, and it serves as the best test of a Trainer¡¯s training and breeding abilities. The improvement of a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength is closely rted to the Trainer¡¯s guidance and cannot be separated.

    Terrance was looking forward to Swablu¡¯s growth.

    However, he was already tired.

    His usual routine was fairly disciplined, but ever since leaving Farbor Town, the series of events had surpassed his initial ns.

    Now, with Swablu slowly falling asleep, Terrance cradled the little guy and slipped into the tent. Fortunately, the surroundings weren¡¯t too cold, so they could enjoy a peaceful sleep.

    After this night passed, they would embark on a brand new journey.

 Chapter 24: Swabluâ€™s first fight

    Chapter 24: Swablu¡¯s first fight

    Morning.

    Under Mt. Chimney.

    Swablu was perched on Terrance¡¯s head, who was dressed in casual attire, curiously observing everything around.

    For a newly hatched little creature, everything outside was a novelty.

    As the one who had been by Swablu¡¯s side from the beginning, Terrance held a special ce in its heart. Even without the binding of the Pok¨¦ Ball, Swablu regarded Terrance as its sole family.

    The moment Terrance gently ced the just hatched Swablu on his head, their connection was destined.

    When a Trainer captures a new Pok¨¦mon, the initial expression disyed by the Pok¨¦mon is often one of confusion and docility.

    But the gaze Swablu directed towards Terrance was one of intimacy and reliance.

    Terrance¡¯s smile never left his face as he gazed at the Swablu, theoretically his first captured Pok¨¦mon. This extraordinary little creature would be closely tied to his future.

    ¡°Chirp~~~~~~~¡±

    Weing the rising sun, Terrance gently stroked Swablu. Swablu seemed to enjoy the touch,fortably lying on Terrance¡¯s hair, exuding a hint ofziness.

    ¡°This won¡¯t do.¡± Terrance smiled lightly and spoke.

    With the month-long test deadline in front of him, it wasn¡¯t leisure and vacation awaiting him and Swablu. During this month, they would go through continuous battles, training, and honing.

    Only in this way could Swablu¡¯s potential and foundation be fully unleashed!

    It had been just over ten days since leaving Farbor Town, and Terrance had already met Master Victor and be a Junior Breeder. Not only that, he had also possibly obtained a second Pok¨¦mon that he was extremely satisfied with, even pleasantly surprised. This filled Terrance with hope for the future.

    To live up to Master Victor¡¯s expectations and rightfully be Swablu¡¯s Trainer, Terrance was determined to make the most of the remaining month. Even if it meant enduring hardships and exhaustion, in order to obtain Swablu and enter Crown Academy, he believed that all the efforts made during this month would be worthwhile. Furthermore, if he couldn¡¯t handle this little bit of hardship, how could he expect to make a name for himself and give a better life to everyone at Old Green House?

    When Terrance wasing here, he had already marked the safe ces, so the ces he and Swablu passed by weren¡¯t too dangerous.

    ¡°Rustle~ Rustle~~¡±

    As Terrance and Swablu moved forward, the sound of rustling grass reached their ears.

    Quickly ncing over, Terrance¡¯s heart filled with joy. ¡°Found it!¡±

    There, a creature with a body made up of red and white, a small bug with sharp spikes on its red back, crawled out slowly, its eyes fixed on them.

    Terrance naturally wasn¡¯t wandering without purpose. To understand Swablu¡¯s situation as soon as possible, it needed an opponent. However, this opponent couldn¡¯t be too strong. Swablu had just been born, and despite its great potential, its current strength was very weak.

    So, Wurmple, a Pok¨¦mon at the bottom of the food chain, naturally became the best choice.

    However, there weren¡¯t many Wurmple around Mt. Chimney, and it took them quite some time to find one. This unfortunate fellow before them was the one.

    At this moment, it had no idea that it had be the ¡°practice partner¡± in Terrance¡¯s eyes.

    Having previously raised a Wurmple to evolve into Beautifly, Terrance was well aware of the characteristics of thismon Pok¨¦mon. Overall, Wurmple¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t considered very strong. However, when pushed to a life-or-death situation, they would unleash toxins from the spikes on their rear end and fight fiercely to the end.

    Therefore, if someone doesn¡¯t provoke them too much, they can be good targets for bullying.

    After all, Wurmples only know a few moves like Tackle, String Shot, and Poison Sting. With a bit of caution, Swablu should not have a problem dealing with it. Although Swablu isn¡¯t their natural enemy, being a bird-type Pok¨¦mon gives it an inherent advantage against Wurmples.

    Moreover, Terrance was prepared with an ample supply of basic items. He had Potion and Antidote in sufficient quantities.

    ¡°Alright, this is our first battle on the path to bing stronger!¡± Terrance encouraged Swablu. As a Trainer, with personal strength, one can sometimes suppress certain Pok¨¦mon, but the most important thing is tomand your Pok¨¦mon in battle. Terrance is the controller of the situation, a participant but not directly involved in the fight.

    After a night of adaptation and growth, Swablu is now able to fly on its own. Although it may not appear entirely graceful, Terrance was already quite satisfied with the progress it had made. With a few more days of practice and further development of its wings, Swablu should be able to fly through the air with even greater ease.

    Even though Swablu has just been born and it may seem a bit earlier, it still carries some fighting genes in its blood. So, this novel concept of fighting was intriguing to Swablu.

    It could also feel the energy contained within its body.

    Some basic moves seem to be ingrained in a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s memory.

    Under Terrance¡¯smand, Swablu flew towards Wurmple, seemingly wanting to show its might. Wurmple, realizing the approaching threat, didn¡¯t turn tail and flee, which relieved Terrance.

    ¡°Swoosh¡­¡±

    A string shot out from Wurmple¡¯s mouth, surprising Swablu. Additionally, without Terrance¡¯smand, Swablu fell victim to the attack right from the start.

    ¡°Find a solution,¡± Terrance calmly observed. While Pok¨¦mon rely on their Trainer¡¯smands, they also need a certain level of ¡°instinct¡± when ites to basic things like dodging attacks, finding openings for attack, and capitalizing on the opponent¡¯s mistakes.

    One could call it ¡°battle awareness.¡±

    These things need to be experienced by the Pok¨¦mon from the beginning. If a Pok¨¦mon develops its own style, it¡¯s toote to try and change it.

    Swablu, entangled in white silk, cried out in pain as it fell to the ground. However, upon hearing Terrance¡¯s words, it immediately adjusted its posture and used its sharp beak to peck at the silk on its body.

    ¡°The first move, Peck attack.¡±

    Terrance muttered to himself. Peck Attack was Swablu¡¯s most basic move, nothing extraordinary when executed. However, at this moment, a faint white halo shimmered around Swablu¡¯s sharp beak, indicating a slight improvement in the potency of the Peck Attack.

    To perfectly utilize Peck Attack, most of the energy should be concentrated in the beak. Swablu still has a long way to go to achieve that level.

    ¡°Peck, huh? It seems like I need toe up with a training n for this move.¡±

    Having extensively studied the knowledge about breeding Pok¨¦mon, Terrance knows that many Trainers make amon mistake, i.e. they tend to overlook moves that are considered ¡°weak¡± or ¡°impractical¡± in battles. However, little did they know that these moves, although they might not hold significant tactical value in battles, y a crucial role in stimting a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s growth and affect their overall development in subtle ways.

 Chapter 25: Feather Dance

    Chapter 25: Feather Dance

    Regarding basic moves, Terrance believes that they can facilitate the understanding of more advanced moves while also ying a crucial role in a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s growth.

    For example, Terrance once read in a newspaper about a Trainer with a fondness for Charizard: He was training two Charmander at the same time, one with great potential, rapidly increasing its strength, and sessfully evolving into Charizard in less than a year. Moreover, it quickly grasped the move Dragon w with its exceptional talent.

    On the other hand, the other Charmander persisted with basic training, starting from the basic move ¡°Scratch,¡± graduallyprehending ¡°sh¡± and ¡°Metal w,¡± and diligently practicing them step by step. After this Charmander also evolved into Charizard, with meticulous guidance, it likewiseprehended Dragon w effortlessly. In fact, this Charmander¡¯s Dragon w surpassed the previous one in terms of w strength, sharpness, and smooth execution.

    After conducting some investigation, Terrance understood that basic moves were not as useless as he had imagined.

    Take the move ¡°Scratch,¡± for instance.

    During Charmander¡¯s training, it can effectively strengthen the power of its arms, sharpen its ws, and enhance the strength of its spine. This has a significant impact onter moves that it learns like Metal w, sh, and Dragon w. Additionally, the growth of its ws also contributes to the strength of its arms and wings after evolution.

    Therefore, most basic moves have their corresponding value. If they are overlooked simply because they may not seem strategically valuable, it would be a case of sacrificing long-term gains for short-term benefits.

    As Terrance pondered, Swablu flew towards Wurmple once again.

    Knowing Wurmple¡¯s attack pattern, Swablu easily evaded the String Shot this time, gliding on its wings to a position above Wurmple. Its tender beak emitted a faint glow as it attempted to use Peck move.

    However, Swablu¡¯s body wasn¡¯t very coordinated during flight. When it dove down, its attack was easily dodged by Wurmple, which hastily evaded. Although Swablu wanted to pursue him, the Peck attacksted only a short time, and the effect of the move disappeared.

    ¡°Not only power, but also duration i.e. energy control needs practice,¡± Terrance noticed a new problem. If Swablu could effectively control the duration and energy of Peck move, it would be the right time for Swablu to learn ¡°Fury Attack.¡±

    By then, relying on Peck attack alone, Swablu would be able to perform multiple consecutive strikes without the energy dissipating midway.

    However, achieving this would require extensive practice.

    Observing the two Pok¨¦mon once again, Terrance saw that Swablu had ceased its attack on Wurmple. Without hesitation, Wurmple immediately turned around, curled up, and swiftly charged towards Swablu.

    Witnessing this scene, Swablu appeared extremely flustered. It pped its wings in an attempt to take flight, but Wurmple was not far from Swablu. In its panicked state, Swablu couldn¡¯t escape smoothly. However, to Terrance¡¯s surprise, as Swablu pped its wings, though it didn¡¯t manage to take off, numerous white, cotton-like feathers detached from its wings. They swarmed around Wurmple, entangling it.

    Cotton Guard?

    No¡ªmore likely Feather Dance!

    Terrance almost blurted it out. Theoretically, Swablu should not be able to use or even learn this move. However, based on Master Victor¡¯s analysis, Swablu, possessing a dual lineage of Pidgeot and Altaria, had a high probability of inheriting this move.

    Now, Terrance believed in this hypothesis because he witnessed Wurmple being entangled by the cotton-like feathers and losing its fighting spirit under Swablu¡¯s pecking attack.

    After dealing with Wurmple, the little fellow clumsily pped its wings and flew towards Terrance, happily chirping in as if asking for praise.

    ¡°Good job,¡± Terrance smiled. Swablu had just been born not long ago, and although the opponent was also very weak, this first victory was already quite remarkable for it. This was just the first step, and Terrance believed that with their joint efforts, Swablu would be even stronger.

    As a reward, Terrance gave Swablu some snacks that Flying-type Pok¨¦mon particrly enjoyed. Instantly, Swablu¡¯s mood became exceptionally cheerful, and it couldn¡¯t wait to engage in the next battle.

    With a smile, Terrance remarked, ¡°No need to rush.¡± He took out some homemade Potions and cleaned the wounds on Wurmple. Though the injuries were not severe, Terrance was grateful for the battle between Wurmple and Swablu and didn¡¯t show stinginess.

    With its strength restored, Wurmple nodded and quickly scurried into the grass. At the same time, Terrance prepared to find a rtively safe temporary shelter to spend the next month.

    Living in the wilderness for a month, a water source was essential. However, it was also a gathering ce for Pok¨¦mon, and Terrance didn¡¯t want to disturb them. Therefore, he had to find a location close to a water source that was rtively hidden as a residence for himself and Swablu.

    Terrance has brought a tent and somemon travel equipment, so as long as he was careful, there shouldn¡¯t be any major issues.

    After surveying several ces, Terrance found a total of three water sources. Unlike Earth, there were no terrifying microorganisms in the wilderness here. Overall, the environment was quite good, and the water sources were rtively clean. However, that didn¡¯t mean Terrance was ready to use them as drinking water. He had already brought some drinking water for daily use, and looking for water sources was only for washing and othermon activities.

    And of course, to quench Swablu¡¯s thirst. These water sources were mostly upied by Pok¨¦mon, and considering Pok¨¦mon¡¯s bodies, even if they used these natural water sources, it wouldn¡¯t make them sick. As for humans, the worst-case scenario would probably be an upset stomach or something simr, but if the water was boiled, there shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem.

    After careful consideration, Terrance chose a location on the edge of a mountain range. The environment and terrain here were rtively t, and he also discovered a very secluded corner. It was perfect as a temporary residence.

    With the residence issue solved, the next problem to tackle was food. Although Terrance brought some necessities, there wasn¡¯t much that could be used to stave off hunger. It wouldn¡¯t evenst for 3 or 4 days, and most of it was the nutritional supplements Master Victor prepared for Swablu. So, for his own meals, Terrance needed to search the forest for berries, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and simr things.

    At Terrance¡¯s request, Victor also prepared some cooking utensils and a flint for him, so for the uing days, Terrance would have to cook for himself.

    Fortunately, Terrance had done this kind of thing before, so he was familiar with it. With Swablu apanying him, they quickly found a few good spots for food ingredients. After filtering out things that were difficult to eat, they quietly returned to their original location.

    External issues had been resolved, and the temporary residence had been arranged. Now, Terrance had to focus on more important matters, which meant training Swablu.

    Although Master Victor repeatedly emphasized that Swablu has great potential, Terrance wasn¡¯t particrly enthusiastic about such things. Potential was an intangible and elusive concept. While it might manifest during growth, Terrance still believed in thebination of hard work and natural talent as the perfect match.

 Chapter 26: Getting Along

    Chapter 26: Getting Along

    Outside the residence Terrance chose, there was arge sturdy tree stump that he happened toe across in the forest and happily brought back with him.

    At the moment, Swablu was nestled in Terrance¡¯s palm, quietly allowing Terrance to observe it. To train a Pok¨¦mon, understanding is the first step for both Trainers and Breeders. They must have a clear understanding of their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s future role and growth.

    Once Swablu grows up, relying solely on the move ¡°Peck¡± to conquer the world is not feasible. ¡°Peck¡± is at best a catalyst for Swablu¡¯s development at the moment and a transitional move during the process of enhancing its current strength. It is destined to be phased out for Swablu in future.

    Before that, Terrance consulted a lot of information about Swablu. Currently, newly hatched Swablu only knows a few moves it can sessfully use.

    ¡°Peck,¡± ¡°Growl,¡± and ¡°Feather Dance.¡± Like most newly hatched Pok¨¦mon, the repertoire of moves is pathetically limited.

    Therefore, for now, Terrance can only begin training with the move ¡°Peck.¡±

    Prior to that, Terrance helped Swablu with flight training. As a Pok¨¦mon capable of flying, it must quickly be proficient in flying. Although it will be instinctual as Swablu grows, time is of the essence now, so Terrance has no choice but to make it one of the main tasks.

    Additionally, physical training is also essential. This training ys a crucial role for the majority of Pok¨¦mon and cannot be neglected.

    Currently, Swablu has just hatched, and the best form of physical training for it is to continuously p its wings and fly around, which will greatly aid in its growth.

    Furthermore, as for the training of the move ¡°Peck,¡± therge tree stump that Terrance brought back was for this purpose.

    In the beginning, Swablu¡¯s fledgling beak could only leave a small white mark on the stump,cking any destructive power.

    However, with continued use, the glow emanating from its beak gradually strengthened, giving Terrance hope.

    Swablu truly did not disappoint Master Victor, who gave its potential excellent evaluation. After using the simple move ¡°Peck¡± a dozen or so times, noticeable progress could already be seen. Although it was still far from being able to use it wlessly, it indirectly indicates that Swablu¡¯s rate of improvement is quite good.

    After training for a certain period of time, Swablu needs to replenish its nutrition in order to keep up with this rapid pace of progress¡­

    ¡°No need to be anxious. Rx and carefully feel the changes in energy,¡± Terrance reassured Swablu, who looked at him with a wronged expression after failing to sessfully use the move ¡°Peck¡± and crashing into the tree stump.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Because Swablu had only recently hatched and couldn¡¯t endure high-intensity training, Terrance stopped the training after it made some progress.

    It was still the first day of Swablu¡¯s training, and although time was limited, he shouldn¡¯t put too much load on its body.

    Apart from training, Terrance would also have heart-to-heart conversations with Swablu.

    Lying on the ground, gazing at the blue sky, Swablu was perched on Terrance¡¯s body. They stayed like that, peacefully indulging in a fleeting moment of rxation.

    As they chatted, Terrance began recounting his own experiences to Swablu.

    ¡°¡­ And so, Grandma An brought me to the Old Green House.¡±

    ¡°¡­ And a year ago, I encountered Beautifly. It started as a Wurmple, much like the little fellow you just battled¡­¡±

    ¡°¡­.What do you think everyone is doing now?¡±

    ¡°It has been quite a while since I left the Old Green House¡­¡±

    ¡°But right now, it¡¯s not yet time to return. If there¡¯s a chance, I will definitely introduce you to everyone at the Old Green House.¡±

    Terrance recounted his experiences to Swablu, sharing every detail, with Swablu earnestly listening. Sometimes, Terrance would discuss their future, and no matter how difficult it sounded, Swablu would respond confidently, whether it understood or not.

    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s gettingte. It¡¯s time to prepare something to eat.¡±

    After chatting for a long time, both of them were still not satisfied and wanted to talk more. However, Terrance¡¯s rumbling stomach reminded him that he needed to prepare food.

    Terrance felt that the food he cooked was quite good. He wondered if it was the result of his cooking practice in previous life or the experience gained from taking care of the children at the Old Green House or it could also be due to the high-quality ingredients in this world.

    After he was done with everything, night was already approaching. It was the third night since Terrance arrived on Mt. Chimney, and this marked the end of their first day together.

    After a day of getting to know Swablu, Terrance had a general understanding of its situation. In preparation for tomorrow¡¯s special training, Terrance nned to be even more thorough and meticulous, with more intense tasks than today.

    For the initial training, Terrance intended to have Swablu focus on training, while dying actual battles forter.

    Moreover, Terrance also had no intention of rxing. He had some books prepared by Master Victor, which would help him make good use of his spare time.

    From now on, Terrance had begun preparing for the Intermediate Breeder exam. The Intermediate Breeder exam was also held once a year, butpared to the Junior Breeder exam, the Intermediate exam did not introduce any new content. Instead, it imposes restrictions or provides further extensions to the existing material for the examinee. In other words, if a newly passed Junior Breeder participated in the Intermediate exam, it wouldn¡¯t end in a miserable failure. However, the core of the Intermediate exam was to select the best among the best. If they weren¡¯t outstanding, the quota would not be rxed under any circumstances.

    With the Intermediate Breeder qualification, Terrance could apply to the League to run a Day Care. The most important requirement for running a Day Care was to possess knowledge at the Intermediate Breeder level or higher.

    Of course, there were also some ¡°unofficial¡± Day Care centers in themunity, mostly privately run. Although it didn¡¯t affect them from operating, theycked the trust that came with having legal credentials from the League. In terms of reputation, standards, and choice of trust, Day Care centers without legitimate League certification were not considered reliable.

    Furthermore, as Trainers increased in number, there were often Day Care centers established for the purpose of defrauding Pok¨¦mon, causing severe damage to the reputation of the industry. Therefore, the League was considering raising the threshold for running a Day Care, making it an exclusive work for Breeders.

    If Junior Breeder was just a starting point, then Intermediate Breeder has the capital to mize their knowledge.

    ¡°Let¡¯s rest.¡± Closing his notebook, Terrance smiled at Swablu, who was still by his side. He could tell that Swablu was tired after a day of training, but it couldn¡¯t fall asleep peacefully due to him.

    So, Terrance put down his notebook andy down as well.

 Chapter 27 2nd Inherited Move

    Chapter 27 2nd Inherited Move

    Mt. Chimney

    In the blink of an eye, three days passed since Swablu began targeted training.

    It was already Terrance¡¯s sixth day and night at Mt. Chimney.

    During these few days, Terrance truly experienced the feeling of being a ¡°barbarian.¡± The atmosphere of being isted from the world for a long time made him feel a bit ufortable, despite having Swablu by his side.

    After two days of focusing on training Swablu, it had be proficient in using Peck Move. The training for flying had also been effective, and now it no longer flew unstably like when it was newly born.

    ¡°The power is sufficient, but itcks agility,¡± Terrance thought to himself as he watched Swablu pecking at the wooden stump.

    From the beginning, when Swablu could only leave a faint white mark on the stump, it had progressed to be able to create a small hole. This was undoubtedly a great improvement for Swablu, and Terrance was very satisfied with its progress.

    Furthermore, Swablu¡¯s control over energy has also improved significantly. With a single Peck move, it can now disperse the energy two to three times for use. Although the power may be rtively weaker, Terrance can see the embryonic form of the ¡°Fury Attack¡± move from it.

    He believed that with some more training, Swablu would grasp it even better.

    Apart from that, these were not the most significant achievements in these two days. What surprised Terrance the most was that Swablu spontaneouslyprehended, or one could say, awakened its second inherited move ¡ª Agility.

    Without a doubt, this move should also have been inherited from Master Victor¡¯s Pidgeot.

    One day ago, Swablu apanied Terrance to gather food. However, they encountered an ambush from a Seedot lying in wait to scare them. Terrance was fine, but Swablu, being a young creature with an immature mindset, was greatly startled by the Seedot. It panicked and started flying erratically. While the initial fright was not a big issue, what surprised Terrance was that during this moment, Swablu actually learned Agility. Its speed dramatically increased. However, due to the inability to control the newfound speed, Swablu lost bnce. Fortunately, Terrance caught it in time, and Swablu didn¡¯t suffer significant harm.

    Swablu had just mastered regr flying, so attempting to control Agility was still very difficult. So Terrance didn¡¯t force it and simply added Agility to one of their daily training tasks for now.

    Another noteworthy development was that, thanks to the food prepared in advance by Terrance, which consisted of Sparkling Radish Berries, the proud singing ability of the Swablu race has started to develop to some extent. [* TN: Don¡¯t know which berry is it, if you have any idea, mention it in thement section.]

    Normally, it would take about a week for a newly born Swablu¡¯s throat to mature, but with the knowledge of a Breeder, Terrance significantly shortened this time.

    A matured throat meant that Swablu could utilize its own voice to some extent and showcase its species¡¯ characteristics.

    Building upon Growl, with Terrance¡¯s guidance, Swablu had already learned to intensify its voice and perform a weakened version of the ¡°Astonish¡± move. However, Terrance estimated that Swablu¡¯s Astonish Move might only have the same power as Seedot¡¯s Astonish.

    As for scaring a more matured Pok¨¦mon, even if the other was timid, the chances were not high.

    In addition to the Astonish move, Terrance was also teaching Swablu ¡°Sing¡± Move.

    Sing: Sing a gentle song that puts the opponent to sleep.

    Essentially, the Sing move was not fixed and couldn¡¯t be directlyprehended. It required some ¡°talent¡± from the Pok¨¦mon itself or some external ¡°guidance.¡± Currently, the most adept Pok¨¦mon known to Terrance in using the Sing move was Jigglypuff.

    Jigglypuff¡¯s uniqueness lies in its vocal cords, which have the ability to freely change the wavelength of sound. It can sing at the exact wavelength that induces drowsiness in its opponents. Obviously, this is a capability that Swablu does not possess.

    Once Swablu evolves into Altaria, its voice will gradually manifest its own distinct traits, such as being ¡°high-pitched,¡± ¡°resilient,¡± and ¡°captivating.¡±

    Therefore, if Swablu wants to master the Sing move proficiently, it will undoubtedly require some hard work. However, if the practice time is controlled properly and reaches an appropriate level, it will have a certain effect on refining Swablu¡¯s vocal abilities.

    Unfortunately, Terrance currentlycks Jigglypuff¡¯s wavelength spectrum, so he cannot provide much guidance on Swablu¡¯s Sing Move. He can only give Swablu advice based on some knowledge and misconceptions he has seen. Terrance ns to figure out this training after leaving Mt. Chimney.

    These are basically all the achievements Swablu has made in the past two days. Although it is still weak, it has already made significant progresspared to two days ago.

    After two days of basic training, Terrance hesitated on whether he should look for some Pok¨¦mon for Swablu to engage in a real battle.

    But upon careful consideration, Swablu¡¯s repertoire of attack moves is quite pitiful. It has the slightly stronger ¡°Peck¡± attack, the ¡°Fury Attack¡± Move, that can be used continuously but with reduced power, and the barely effective ¡°Astonish¡± Move, along with the highly damaging ¡°Take Down¡± Move when used in Agility state, whiches with the drawback of self-inflicted damage due to its high speed impact. This makes Terrance doubt the possibility of engaging in actual battles.

    One could even say that current Swablu¡¯s realbat capability is equivalent to the beginner Pok¨¦mon given to new Trainers in each region.

    After all, every beginner Pok¨¦mon has gone through the standardized breeding and training process of the Pok¨¦mon League. From birth, they undergo a one-month adaptation period specifically designed to ensure that new Trainers¡¯ beginner Pok¨¦mon can be quickly controlled and are ready for battle.

    This is something newly born Pok¨¦mon do not possess.

    ¡­¡­¡­.

    ¡­¡­¡­

    ¡°Sha~~~sha~~~sha~~~¡±

    Trekking through the grass, Terrance led Swablu into the forest.

    Currently, Swablu does not have a move that can have an absolute impact in real battles. This was Swablu¡¯s weak point at the moment¡ªits moves are too limited and basic.

    But this is normal since the little creature has only been born a few days ago. Everything requires an adaptation process.

    Moreover, Swablu has not entered the rapid growth and development phase yet. Some things cannot be forced. It will be easier for Swablu toprehend certain things once it transitions out of the infancy stage.

    Terrance could only figure out a solution for this on his own.

    After pondering for a long time, Terrance actually came up with an idea. Unfortunately, he doesn¡¯t have the necessary preparations at hand, so he has to take Swablu back to the forest once again.

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 Chapter 28: Natural Gift

    Chapter 28: Natural Gift

    In the forest, there were many wild nts and berries. Some were edible, while others were not. However,pared to Earth, the crops in this world were much safer.

    Terrance was walking in a forest near Mt. Chimney.

    Just a moment ago, he and Swablu had an unfortunate encounter with a Nuzleaf. Nuzleaf,pared to Seedot, was more mischievous.

    Fortunately, the Nuzleaf¡¯s temperament wasn¡¯t too bad. After Terrance offered it some food, he managed to send the troublemaker away.

    ¡°This is it.¡± Terrance¡¯s eyes lit up as he caught the red berry that Swablu pecked. He picked up the red berry and brought it close before sniffing it, confirming its identity with delight.

    ¡°Let¡¯s continue.¡± Terrance ordered Swablu, and they resumed what they were doing.

    Terrance didn¡¯t gather too many of the red berries, only about three or four, then they proceeded to explore other areas. Terrance¡¯s goal wasn¡¯t just the a Berry; he needed more useful berries. The more, the better. Terrance hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the types of berries in this area before, so he needed to confirm them again.

    ¡°Is this the Bitter Berry? Unfortunately, it¡¯s not very useful.¡± Terrance shook his head upon encountering another type of berry.

    To be honest, in undeveloped wilderness like this, although there were many types of berries in the forest, their distribution was chaotic. It was rare for Terrance to find suitable ones.

    After some effort, Terrance managed to gather four a Berries, three Passho Berries, three Lum Berries, and two Aguav Berries.

    He carefully ced the twelve berries in his backpack, treating them like precious treasures. Satisfied, Terrance returned happily.

    Perhaps there was more of what Terrance needed in the forest around Mt. Chimney. However, in this particr area, he had only found these berries. Moreover, he hadn¡¯t picked them all, and left some behind. Terrance noted their locations so that he could return for them when needed.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°The most important part of the a Berry is its core, and the pulp is second. The core contains rich fire elements. If you want to learn Fire Type moves, it¡¯s a good choice to utilize the core. However, our goal is not to make you learn a Fire Type move but to help you unleash all the energy of this berry core in a one-time explosion.¡±

    Terrance exined to Swablu while grinding the core of the a Berry.

    Terrance¡¯s actions were swift. He hade across this knowledge in a book and conducted thorough research. The only thing hecked was practical experience.

    With knowledge as his foundation, although it was initially challenging, Terrance¡¯s movements gradually became proficient.

    Grinding the berry core without damaging its structure required specific assistance and techniques. Terrance also approached it with great care to avoid any unexpected mishaps.

    ¡°Natural Gift is a very tricky move,¡± Terrance said.

    Swablu stared at him, confused.

    Terrance patiently exined the principle of Natural Gift, and Swablu attentively listened. Compared to learning a new move, Natural Gift was undoubtedly a better choice for Swablu at the moment.

    The advantage of this move was that once the basic principle was understood, it could be easily used without any issues of proficiency. The core of the move depended entirely on the berry itself. As for its power, although it was closely rted to the strength of the Pok¨¦mon,pared to other moves, Natural Gift had rtively limited growth potential. However, in rtive terms, it had a higher foundation among most moves.

    Pok¨¦mon attacks using the power derived from berries. The type and power of the move depends on the berries they are carrying.

    The type was self-exnatory, representing the nature of the berry. The power partly depends on the berry¡¯s age and partly on the Trainer¡¯s processing proficiency, referred to as energy utilization rate,along with the specific move that the Pok¨¦mon uses as a carrier.

    a Berry contains a core of Fire-Type energy. After Terrance processes it, Swablu could store the energy and release it all at once when necessary, forming a new move called Natural Gift.

    a Berry grants a Fire Type move to the user, while the other berries Terrance collected, Passho Berry, Lum Berry, and Aguav Berry, provide effects of Water Type, Flying Type, and Dragon Type, respectively.

    Terrance was already satisfied that he could find these berries.

    After about half an hour of work, Terrance finished processing the core of the a Berry. Now, the core could directly allow Swablu to utilize its energy.

    Instead of immediately bringing Swablu to practice after processing one berry, Terrance continued to process the other berries.

    The important part of the a Berry was its core, while the other berries had their simrities and differences. Based on their principles, Terrance made preparations one by one. With the experience from the first time, his subsequent processing went much smoother.

    During this time, Terrance had already sent away Swablu, allowing it to engage in basic training once again.

    Time passed quickly, and when Terrance snapped out of his work, Swablu was flying and using Peck to attack the Feather Dance it had itself created.

    Cloud-like feathers were scattered in the air, and Swablu appeared to be traversing through a sea of clouds. Finally, the feathers gently descended, shattered by the pecks, and scattered like cotton rain, creating a beautiful sight.

    ¡°Let¡¯s take a break for now,¡± Terrance smiled.

    The training Swablu was undergoing at the moment focused on coordinating its moves, which was also the foundation of Pok¨¦mon Contests. From the beginning, Terrance intended to make Swablu pay attention to these aspects as well. Terrance believed that even in Pok¨¦mon Contests, there must be a reason for their existence. The coordination and connection between Pok¨¦mon¡¯s moves y a crucial role in battles. That¡¯s why most Pok¨¦mon Contests¡¯ rules have the finalpetition in a battle format, to assess whether Pok¨¦mon could effectively utilize the dazzling moves in real battles, making them more than just showy disys.

    However, not everyone agreed with this perspective. Most Coordinators ced great emphasis on showcasing Pok¨¦mon¡¯s moves and overlooked battles. But they have no choice but toply with the tournament rules.

    In fact, not everyone was enthusiastic about Pok¨¦mon battles.

    The rule in Pok¨¦mon Contests that required a battle in the final stage restricted many excellent contestants who loved showcasing Pok¨¦mon¡¯s shy moves but disliked battles.

    But these have nothing to do with Terrance. While he respects Trainers who are passionate about performances, such as Little Rina who dislikes battles between Pok¨¦mon, it doesn¡¯t mean that Terrance shares the same sentiment. For Terrance, it doesn¡¯t matter which path one chooses. Subjective emotions have minimal influence on him. He does not possess any aversion to battles or such psychological reservations.

    After all, Pok¨¦mon battles and traditional Trainers were the mainstream in this world.

    Perhaps, after a long period of development, there may emerge a significant tournament dedicated solely to performances between Pok¨¦mon and Trainers. However, these are not the concerns of Terrance¡­..

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 Chapter 29: vs Lotad

    Chapter 29: vs Lotad

    After another two days, under Mt. Chimney.

    This is Terrance¡¯s eighth day and night here.

    Yesterday, Swablupleted its basic training and learned the principle of the move Natural Gift.

    Currently, Swablu¡¯s Peck attack is strong enough to crack wooden stakes. If switched to ¡°Fury Attack¡± mode, it can perform 3-5 consecutive Peck attacks, each with approximately 40% to 60% of the power of a single Peck attack.

    As for Agility, Swablu still struggles to control it, let alone using Take Down in high-speed mode. However, Terrance doesn¡¯t expect Swablu to rely on this move due to its small size.

    As for Feather Dance, this inherited move is quite decent.

    While, even though Swablu had already learned Natural Gift, it still inevitably wasted the energies of two Berries made by Terrance during the initial two attempts.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Little one, are you sure you want it to be your opponent?¡±

    In front of Terrance and Swablu was a Lotad, searching for a clean water source.

    Terrance hasn¡¯t seen this Pok¨¦mon nearby before. It probably identally wandered into this area. Lotad rarely walks on the ground and usually floats on the surface of ponds andkes. However, if it loses the water source, its leaves wither and it bes weak and then it immediately starts searching everywhere for a new clean water source, asionally moving onnd.

    If Terrance¡¯s guess is correct, this Lotad must be lost.

    ¡°Chirp~¡± Swablu hesitated but confirmed with a cry.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll gomunicate with it.¡± Terrance took out some cleanke water from his backpack, pushed aside the grass, and walked towards the Lotad.

    Terrance¡¯s method was simple: he promised clean water and offered to help Lotad find ake in exchange for a battle between it and Swablu. The process was straightforward and smooth. Although initially cautious, Lotad happily agreed after Terrance took out water.

    ¡°Are you ready?¡± Terrance looked up at Swablu, already soaring in the sky, and asked.

    At the same time, Lotad regained its vitality and was full of energy due to Terrance¡¯s bottle of clear water.

    With a nce, Terrance could tell that both Pok¨¦mon were eager to battle.

    ¡°It seems you are ready, so let the battle begin.¡± Terrance showed an expression of surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected Lotad to be so eager for a fight. It seems Swablu will have an enjoyable battle this time.

    After arriving at an open space and making some quick preparations, Terrance positioned the two Pok¨¦mon on opposite sides of the battlefield.

    ¡°After this stone hits the ground, the battle will begin. Pay attention.¡± Terrance exined to Lotad and pointed to the stone in his hand, making a throwing motion. Once Lotad understood and nodded, Terrance stepped aside and threw the stone into the air.

    The stone ascended slowly until it reached a critical point, then quickly fell!

    With a ¡°thud!¡± sound, the stone hit the ground. After hearing the noise, Lotad immediatelyunched its attack, surrounded by a blue light, and released a group of Bubbles!

    The numerous Bubbles floated towards Swablu, but it remained calm. It was no longer the same little one from a few days ago who battled Wurmple.

    Watching the Bubbles calmly, this was the first lesson Terrance taught Swablu¡ªto remain calm in times of danger, trust the Trainer, and await theirmands.

    Swablu executed it perfectly. It didn¡¯t actively dodge or attacked the iing Bubbles. Swablu knew that it was battling as Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, not fighting alone. So, it was patiently waiting for Terrance¡¯smand!

    The three main factors that determine the oue of a Pok¨¦mon battle are the Trainer¡¯smand, the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength, and external factors. For now, Terrance ignored the external factors. Themand is the Trainer¡¯s responsibility, while the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength not only includes its surface power but also epasses many aspects such as battle awareness, judgment and reaction.

    During battles, Trainers may face special circumstances that could affect their decision-making, resulting in dyedmands and other errors. This is when the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own judgment of the battle situationes into y. There are Pok¨¦mon that simply wait for the Trainer¡¯smand, and there are others that possess their own subjective battle awareness but still follow the Trainer¡¯smands. They approach the battle from both within and outside the situation, understanding the Trainer¡¯s intentions in an instant or even beforehand, executing them perfectly, achieving a true synchronization of hearts with the Trainer. In that moment, the strong and weak are determined instantly.

    Terrance hopes to train Swablu into a Pok¨¦mon that trusts hismands while also possessing rich battle awareness.

    This training requires a deep bond and understanding of trust between Trainer and Pok¨¦mon. The road ahead is still long, and Terrance is not in a rush to achieve results. Everything must start from scratch.

    ¡°Fury Attack!¡±

    The clear and concisemand was given, and Swablu immediately understood Terrance¡¯s intentions. Its beak emitted a white light, and without flinching in the face of the iing Bubbles, it began a fierce assault in the direction with the fewest and most loosely packed Bubbles.

    ¡°Pop! Pop! Pop!¡±

    Three consecutive Bubbles were pecked apart as Swablu advanced with unwavering momentum towards Lotad.

    The light on its beak doesn¡¯t dissipate. At this moment, Swabluunched an attack from the sky, aiming to use a powerful peck to deal with Lotad directly. However, Lotad didn¡¯t sit idly by and instead unleashed a green light resembling vines, attempting to entangle the iing Swablu.

    Absorb!

    The energy vines surrounded by the green light were filled with countless small holes. If Swablu gets bound by them, its energy will continuously be drained by Absorb.

    Therefore, Terrance issued themand to retreat.

    ¡°Fly back into the air.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Swablu hastily canceled its attack and quickly flew back into the air, narrowly evading the Absorb.

    However, Lotad¡¯s actions didn¡¯t stop. From the way Lotad smoothly transitioned between its moves, Terrance realized that the Lotad, unlike Swablu, has at least some battle experience.

    ¡°Pu~¡±

    With even greater force than before, Lotad blew out a multitude of bubbles, all converging towards Swablu in a remarkably organized manner. It was Bubble Beam, an advanced move that could be seen as the pinnacle of Lotad¡¯s mastery over Bubble. Finding an opportunity, Lotad executed this move with great finesse.

    ¡°Can¡¯t help it, use Agility to dodge,¡± Terrance sighed and shook his head. Given Swablu¡¯s current capabilities, its options for evading this powerful move were limited. The undeveloped Agility unexpectedly became the most practical choice.

    Compared to a conventional dodge, Swablu¡¯s movements in Agility state were quite nimble. With a ¡°whoosh,¡± it leapt past the barrage of bubbles. Swablu was somewhat fortunate this time. Although it hasn¡¯t fully mastered controlling the high-speed state, it at least didn¡¯t collide with any obstacles. However, it came to a stop with a lingering sense of fear.

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 Chapter 30: Seviper

    Chapter 30: Seviper

    ¡°Counterattack! Astonish!¡±

    Swablu soared with a sharp Growl, causing Lotad to raise its body and slightly take a step back, revealing an ufortable expression.

    However, it was apparent that Astonish Move¡¯s effectiveness was not significant. Lotad was clearly oveing the fear with strong determination. The fear onlysted for an instant as Swablu also had to cancel the move due to the strain on its throat.

    ¡°Now, seize this opportunity, Natural Gift!¡±

    With a buzzing sound, a silver ripple emerged from the sharp Growl, creating silver ripples that transformed into a silver de flying towards Lotad. This was Swablu¡¯s Flying-type Natural Gift, a special result brought by Terrance¡¯s processed Lum Berry. Swablu used Growl as the medium, releasing this move in the form of sound waves.

    The swift surge of silver light, unleashed abruptly from Swablu¡¯s mouth, startled Lotad. Faced with the imminent threat, Lotad didn¡¯t show weakness and tapped into the surrounding power of nature. Glimmering green light instantly condensed, forming a small green orb which hurtled towards Swablu.

    Harnessing the power of nature, this technique was akin to Natural Gift, albeit even more simple, swift, and efficient. It was a pity that Swablu couldn¡¯t learn this move.

    The battle was taking ce in an area surrounded by lush grass and abundant trees. In some spots, dense patches of vegetation grew. In such an environment, Lotad effortlessly tapped into the energy of the nts and foliage. Though rtively weak, it could indeed cause damage.

    The collision between the small green orb and the silver de resulted in a faint explosive sound, apanied by a recoil force that sent both little creatures flying.

    Swablu, caught in the iing airflow, lost its stability and was blown into the air, looking quite disheveled.

    Lotad also wasn¡¯t as lucky. Since it had used the movete, most of the energy unleashed by the collision exploded near Lotad, and the recoil force pushed the small Lotad away.

    Seeing this scene, Terrance was ready with a Potion. The battle had reached this point, and it was time for him to intervene and help the Pok¨¦mon ovee the aftermath of the fight.

    ¡°Swablu, Lotad, are you okay?¡± Terrance hurriedly approached and checked on the two Pok¨¦mon. Fortunately, they didn¡¯t sustain significant injuries, especially Swablu, who wasn¡¯t born too long ago and had a delicate body that couldn¡¯t afford to be injured easily.

    Fortunately, the battle ended in a timely manner. The strength of the two Pok¨¦mon was not formidable, and the aftermath of the battle didn¡¯t cause much harm. Aside from excessive exhaustion and minor scratches, there were no serious injuries. After Terrance attended to them, the two little Pok¨¦mon quickly became full of energy.

    ¡°How do you feel about this battle?¡± Swablunded on Terrance¡¯s head. Hearing his question, it seemed unsure on how to answer, as if it was dissatisfied with its performance.

    ¡°Haha¡­ Just keep trying your best. Let¡¯s thank Lotad first.¡± Terrance smiled and gently stroked Swablu. He then expressed his gratitude to Lotad and began fulfilling his promise to find a water source with it.

    Terrance knew of three nearbykes that were suitable for Lotad to temporarily stay. They chose the closest one, which wasn¡¯t far away. After walking for a short while, they arrived near theke. Once they crossed the grassy thicket in front of them, they would be able to see theke.

    However, at that moment, Terrance¡¯s peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a sh of red light, causing his heart to skip a beat as he inwardly eximed, ¡°Oh no!¡±

    He quickly called out to Lotad and came to a halt. However, just as Terrance stopped, he saw a figure emerging from the opposite bushes, staring at them with an unfriendly gaze.

    ¡°¡­Seviper!¡±

    A startled exmation escaped Terrance¡¯s lips as he silently cursed his unfortunate luck. He knew that encountering a Seviper was not a good situation, as they were often highly aggressive and posed a strong threat.

    ¡°Run!¡± Terrance shouted directly at Swablu and Lotad, who were still stunned.

    And at that moment, the two Pok¨¦mon also snapped out of it. They nced at Seviper, who was brandishing its sharp tail and approaching them with malicious intent. Without hesitation, they immediately turned around and ran.

    Meanwhile, Lotad also tried to stop Seviper byunching a Bubble Beam.

    Swablu, upon seeing Lotad¡¯s action, also wanted to help by using its sharp Growl to intimidate Seviper.

    However, their efforts to resist didn¡¯t stir even the slightest reaction in Seviper¡¯s heart¡­

    With a mere swing of its poisonous tail, the Bubble Beam move was easily dispersed, having no effect whatsoever.

    As for ¡°Astonish,¡± it didn¡¯t manage to elicit even the slightest reaction from Seviper, who remainedpletely unfazed.

    ¡°Thud!¡±

    Just as Seviper was mocking the two Pok¨¦mon, a stone forcefully hit its head, momentarily stunning it.

    ¡°Quick, run! Don¡¯t provoke it¡­¡± Dusting off his hands, Terrance shouted,cking any awareness of what he had just done.

    There was likely a significant disparity in their levels¡­..

    The two Pok¨¦mon and Terrance hastily fled. While scattering snake repelling powder along the way, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but wear a wry smile.

    Seviper¡¯s sharp tail, dripping with poisonous venom, made Terrance abandon the idea of engaging in a battle against it by just relying on both Pok¨¦mon and his human intellect.

    Terrance didn¡¯t want to risk any contact with Seviper¡¯s venom in the wilderness, not even a tiny bit. Therefore, running away was the best choice for now.

    ¡°Perhaps I should prepare some traps for situations like this?¡± Terrance contemted while running.

    Although Seviper¡¯s strength was undoubtedly much greater than Swablu¡¯s, if arge pit was dug to make it fall into it, followed by bombarding it with rocks and Swablu¡¯s Natural Gift, maybe they could deal with it?

    As he thought about how to deal with Seviper, Terrance suddenly recalled scenes from the anime he had watched in his past life.

    To be honest, for Terrance, a transmigrator, the anime ¡°Pok¨¦mon¡± was just something he watched casually once during his childhood. It was a nostalgic memory from his childhood, and he never delved deeply into it. He only remembered a few important characters, forgetting or ignoring the rest. As for the plot, his recollection was limited to a few iconic scenes and some particrly memorable moments.

    ws exist in anime.

    After experiencing the real world and blending into it, Terrance eventually chose not to believe those illogical elements that were exaggerated for the sake of entertainment in the anime. Instead, he treated this world as an unfamiliar ce and learned bit by bit. In fact, through his own exploration, Terrance discovered many things that previously couldn¡¯t be exined in the anime.

    Only through deeper understanding did Terrance realize that this world was not just a small story revolving around the original work.

    Everyone had their own way of life, their own dreams. The stories told in the anime were too monotonous for a real world.

    ¡°I hope it didn¡¯t catch up with us.¡±

    Gasping for breath, Terrance and the two Pok¨¦mon stopped running.

    Indeed, the snake repelling powder prepared in advance worked. It seemed that the unpleasant odor was too much for Seviper to bear,pelling it to retreat.

    ¡°Chirp~¡± Swablu let out a dissatisfied chirp, feeling a bit down.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you will get stronger too. It won¡¯t even take a month before you can defeat it.¡± Terranceforted the mncholic little fellow and smiled helplessly.

    Lotad also chimed in, joining him inforting Swablu. To Lotad, escaping wasn¡¯t a sign of fear but rather avoiding a meaningless battle. Swablu had just hatched and didn¡¯t possess the same experience of surviving in the wild as Lotad did.

    To prevent another encounter with Seviper, Terrance applied a bit of snake repelling powder to his clothes. Then, leading Lotad, he changed direction to search for anotherke. And so, the sound of rustling through the forest¡¯s thickets echoed once again.

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 Chapter 31: Future

    Chapter 31: Future

    Old Green House, the orphanage in the Farbor Town, seemed somewhat lonely since Terrance left. The children suddenly seemed to grow up a bit. Terrance¡¯s actions made them understand the current situation of the Old Green House to some extent, and Grandma An could only sigh silently about this.

    ¡°It¡¯s been such a long time, where is Brother Terrance now¡­¡± Sitting on the eaves, Little Rina looked up at the sky, her longing for Terrance had not faded yet.

    ¡°Hey, Rina,e down quickly, it¡¯s dangerous staying up there on the house!¡± Under the house, the brown-haired Ayan shouted anxiously, causing Little Rina to make a face before she reluctantly came down.

    ¡°Why are you yelling?¡± Rina pouted unhappily.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Ayan shook his head helplessly, not knowing how to make Rina listen. Perhaps only Brother Terrance could do that.

    ¡°Brother Ayan¡­you¡¯re going to turn ten soon. Are you also nning to leave like Brother Terrance?¡± Looking at Ayan¡¯s angry expression, Rina suddenly felt sad as she recalled the early days with Terrance.

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Rina¡¯s question caught Ayan off guard, leaving him at a loss for words.

    Apart from Terrance, Ayan was the oldest among the children at Old Green House, and he could somewhat understand Terrance¡¯s actions. However¡­.hecked the confidence to venture outside like Terrance.

    ¡°Is it really that easy¡­? I don¡¯t even have a Pok¨¦mon. Compared to Brother Terrance, I don¡¯t have his knowledge nor do I have a Beautifly¡­.Also I am not even sure I can be a Trainer¡­¡± There was a moment of silence, but deep down, Ayan¡¯s basic self-esteem still made an ugly smile appear on his face. ¡°Perhaps¡­¡±

    It could be a year, or two years, or perhaps the legally defined age of independence at ten, or a few more years of waiting, each child would face their own choices that no one could escape.

    Ayan, who admired Terrance, the ¡°simple-minded¡± Taiga who wanted to taste delicacies from various ces, Chisana who aspired to be a Coordinator, Scarlet who wanted to inherit Old Green House, Myu who wished to be a big star, and Rina, whose dream is to be an investigator who apprehends bad people who harms Pok¨¦mon.

    Everyone had their own pursuits, but factors such as their origins and upbringing limited them to the Old Green House, forcing them to face reality helplessly.

    ¡°I really envy Terrance¡­¡± Ayan sighed in his heart, gazing outside Old Green House.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    In another direction, teport City.

    Inside a luxurious building.

    Master Victor stroked his beard, and opened themunication device as he had received a message from June Joy.

    ¡°Have you made the decision, little girl?¡± Master Victor smiled. He knew that his student was unwilling to follow the path of most people in the family. With such talent, being an Intermediate Breeder wouldn¡¯t be her limit.

    Click¡­ Click¡­ Click¡­

    Electricity passed through themunication device, the screen turned ck, then slowly white, and June Joy¡¯s photo appeared. Little June, who had already gained the family¡¯s approval, once again discussed her future direction with her teacher.

    They talked for a long time, and their conversation gradually turned to Terrance. Mentioning the young man, Master Victor¡¯s face revealed a pleased smile.

    ¡°Well, he¡¯s currently doing quite well. Perhaps in the future, you will be able to meet him¡­¡±

    Half of the test time had passed, and so far, everything seemed to be going smoothly. After all, Master Victor had not received any news, which meant that Terrance¡¯s performance was satisfactory.

    Master Victor began to look forward to it.

    In the span of a month, how far can Terrance, a rookie with humble origins, go with Swablu?¡­

    And has Swablu already awakened its innate Dragon-type talent?¡­

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Sootopolis City, Sootopolis Gym.

    Wace looked helplessly at his incapacitated Milotic, wearing a wry smile on his face.

    ¡°I lost to you again, Steven.¡±

    On the opposite side, a young man with silver-blue hair smiled and said to Wace, ¡°You have to work harder, Wace.¡±

    ¡°Your strength has improved once again, Steven¡­¡± Wace¡¯s mentor, Juan, who served as the referee for this friendly match, was also amazed by Steven¡¯s abilities. He had always believed that his own disciple possessed terrifying talent, but as they say there is always someone more exceptional in the vast world. Wace¡¯s friend and Devon Corporation¡¯s President¡¯s son, Stevenes from a privileged background and is a cut above Wace¡¯s strength.

    ¡°You¡¯re already preparing to challenge that position, aren¡¯t you, Steven?¡± Juan looked at the young men with a hint of sigh and said, ¡°It seems that the top seats of the Hoenn region will belong to you all in the future.¡±

    Steven and Wace were incredibly powerful, both in terms of strength and talent, such that even a seasoned Trainer like Juan has no choice but to admit it.

    Having two such outstanding new-generation Trainers in the Hoenn region made Juan feel deeply moved.

    ¡°Yes, the old man at home is urging me too much, but I¡¯m not really interested in those positions. If possible, I would rather travel around and collect some stones that I like¡­¡± Steven awkwardly chuckled.

    ¡°But¡­ the position of the Master is not so easy to secure¡­ There are many talented Trainers emerging now.¡± At this moment, Wace suddenly thought of something and smiled.

    ¡°Oh? Are you talking about those two kids you mentionedst time?¡± Juan became curious.

    Steven, on the other hand, was hearing this for the first time and leaned in to listen.

    ¡°Yes¡­ sessfully passing the Junior Breeder exam at the age of ten, and from my investigation, it turns out that one of them is an orphan¡­ You know how difficult the Junior Breeder exam is. For someone who has just reached this age to be a rookie Trainer, it is incredibly difficult.¡± Wace chuckled. He had made significant preparations to tackle the Junior Breeder exam. Although it was a spur-of-the-moment decision based on Steven¡¯s suggestion, the biggest credit goes to his years of exposure and an excellent educational environment.

    Steven was taken aback. ¡°Ten years old? That¡¯s truly remarkable. Even with the master my family brought in to teach me, I only passed the exam at the age of twelve¡­¡±

    Ten years old, the lowest passing age in the history of Breeders, it naturally holds extraordinary significance.

    ¡°Interesting rookies¡­ I look forward to their growth¡­¡±

    With the Pok¨¦mon League expanding to different regions, establishing branches in unknown territories, and increasing Trainer benefits, the League Conference was bing more widely poprized, reducing the burden of bing a Trainer. Whether it was Juan, Steven, or Wace, it seemed like they could envision a scene in theing years where talented Trainers continued to emerge.

    As technology continues to advance and living standards improve, Pok¨¦mon, known as friends, partners, and helpers to humans, would inevitably be part of every family. Regardless of their background, bing a Trainer might no longer be an unattainable dream. In five years¡­ ten years¡­ twenty years¡­ Kanto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and even Unova Region will bear the footprints of numerous Trainers, creating a vibrant and diversemunity.

    [P.S: The timeline is set five years before Ash sets out.]

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 Chapter 32: The training reaching end

    Chapter 32: The training reaching end

    On the other hand, gradually adapting to the wild life, Terrance embarked on a new round of training with Swablu.

    Basics, moves, realbat, theory, tactics, emotions¡­

    In order to prepare for the uing final test, Terrance has been giving his all, striving alongside Swablu in various ways.

    And so, the end of one month was nearing since Terrance entered Mt. Chimney.

    The twenty-plus days of being together have intensified the bond between Swablu and Terrance. In this forest, they have left behind countless drops of sweat andughter.

    ¡°Ssh!¡±

    A Marill jumped out of theke, causing ripples on the surface.

    In the sky, Swablu exhaled a blue breath, sending the Marill plunging back into the water, effortlessly concluding the battle.

    ¡°Well done!¡±

    Catching Swablu as it flew towards him, Terrance revealed a satisfied smile.

    The month-long training period was about to end, and Terrance had witnessed Swablu¡¯s progress with his own eyes. He felt a sense of aplishment and was increasingly happy for Swablu.

    After another twenty days of training, Swablu¡¯s strength had undergone a remarkable transformation.

    The current Swablu is no longer the timid little creature it was when it was born. It was even much superior than the many Starter Pok¨¦mon given to rookies.

    It was at the fastest-growing stage of its life since it was born, having already learned two inherited moves and even mastering the move Roost as a result.

    With the inspiration from Feather Dance, Swablu sessfully learned Cotton Guard.

    Moreover, Swablu is now able to use Agility to some extent, and no longer experiences a situation where it loses control over its movements.

    The only regret Terrance felt was that Swablu has yet to learn the powerful move ¡°Dragon Rush.¡± Even Master Victor admitted that he wasn¡¯t certain about the odds of inheriting it, but the slim chance is worth striving for.

    On the other hand, due to its physical growth stage, Swablu has be more adept at ¡°sound¡±- type moves.

    As for the move ¡°Peck,¡± Swablu can now easily prate and shatter arge wooden stake, demonstrating a high level of proficiency.

    Terrance had already abandoned the single-use move, Natural Gift, some time ago. It was partly due to the hassle it caused and also because as Swablu grew, its reliance on Natural Gift would slowly diminish.

    However, these are not the most important things. In these past few days, Terrance and Swablu helped an injured Nuzleaf, and to Terrance¡¯s surprise, the leader of the Nuzleaf tribe looked for him to express its gratitude and provided him with much assistance.

    One of the things they did was to teach Swablu a new move.

    Hidden Power.

    At first, it was challenging for Swablu to learn this new move. In theory, most Pok¨¦mon can learn it, but the effects vary based on the individual.

    But Shiftry guided it patiently. As Swablu was quite clever, after a whole day of training, Swablu was finally able to freely use this move.

    Simr to what Terrance had spected, the awakened attribute effect of Swablu was ¡°Dragon,¡± likely due to the strong Dragon-type bloodline within its body.

    However, Swablu, who has just learned this move, still cannot fully control it, just like with Agility and Peck Attack at the beginning. But having some clue, Terrance thought of a solution.

    In the end, Terrance decided to trybining Natural Gift and Hidden Power, utilizing the Dragon-type power within the Aguav Berry to assist Swablu in adapting to the Dragon-type Hidden Power.

    Although it is unclear whether it has had any effect, now Swablu is very proficient in using Hidden Power. At this moment, Hidden Power had be Swablu¡¯s greatest trump card.

    ¡°Shall we continue fighting?¡± Terrance asked hesitantly. Lately, Swablu seemed to enjoy fighting a lot. In this area, apart from a few powerful Pok¨¦mon, it has had encounters with almost all others, and with Terrance, the Breeder, handling the aftermath, there weren¡¯t many major conflicts. Instead, they even made quite a few friends.

    ¡°Chirp~¡± It confirmed with a chirp, showing strong fighting spirit.

    ¡°Chirp~ Chirp~¡±

    Hmm? Terrance was astonished.

    ¡°You want to challenge Seviper?¡± Terrance was taken aback. He recalled the promise he made to Swablu in the beginning, that it wouldn¡¯t be weaker than Seviper when it grows up. He didn¡¯t expect Swablu to remember it until now.

    ¡°You are really willing to give it a try?¡± Terrance smiled. Although Seviper¡¯s level may be higher than Swablu¡¯s, with a Trainer¡¯s guidance, they should be able to give it a try as Swablu has improved a lot.

    ¡°Chirp~ Chirp~¡±

    The sunlight overhead was intense, but Terrance and Swablu were tirelessly traversing this forest.

    After the encounter with Lotad, it wasn¡¯t thest time Terrance and the others faced Seviper. In this forest, it was inevitable toe across various Pok¨¦mon, but when encountering Pok¨¦mon like Seviper, they mostly chose to avoid them.

    There have been a few asions where they witnessed battles between Seviper and its arch-rival, Zangoose, in different locations.

    But if there¡¯s one thing that left Terrance feeling helpless, it would be the battle between Swablu and Geodude on Mt. Chimney.

    At that time, Swablu didn¡¯t know Hidden Power, and its only remaining move, Natural Gift, had little effect on Geodude. In the end, Swablu and Terrance had no choice but to abandon the battle and run away dejectedly.

    With the testing to an end, Swablu was looking forward to battling Seviper, and Terrance also doesn¡¯t want to leave behind any regrets.

    So, after returning to their residence and making some preparations, Terrance took some medicines he had made himself and prepared for a full-on battle against Seviper.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Fully armed, Terrance and Swablu embark on their journey to find Seviper. Seviper¡¯s whereabouts were unpredictable, but Terrance and the others had been active in this area frequently and have had a few encounters with it, gaining some understanding of Seviper¡¯s favorite locations.

    There was still plenty of time until sunset, giving them enough time to search for Seviper. Although they need to be cautious while walking through the forest, Swablu and Terrance have gained some confidence in facing danger.

    Two hourster,

    ¡°Rustle¡­Rustle¡­¡±

    ¡°Rustle¡­Rustle¡­¡±

    The sound of rustling grass reached Terrance¡¯s ears, and a long figure immediately caught their attention.

    ¡°Found you, Seviper!¡± Two hours is not a short time, and they are somewhat tired from searching. However, upon seeing Seviper, they immediately be energized.

    ¡°Hiss~?¡± Seviper narrowed its eyes menacingly, not understanding why they weren¡¯t fleeing this time.

    Fighting against Seviper is not as troublesome as battling other Pok¨¦mon. Terrance hadn¡¯t even requested a battle, yet Seviper had already assumed an attacking stance.

    Terrance stepped back, leaving the stage to Swablu.

    [Author Note: Since this is a fanfic, it will intersect with the original work¡¯s storyline. Moreover, this story follows the XY/Z storyline, so feel free to enjoy reading it.]

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 Chapter 33 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 33 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°Go, Swablu! Let me see your progress!¡±

    Seviper, the Fang Snake Pok¨¦mon, has a very aggressive personality.

    Seeing the tiny Swablu wanting to battle him, Seviper immediately opened itsrge mouth in rage and went for a bite. Its sharp fangs glistened with red light, and the razor-sharp tail de grinded against the rock, emitting a hint of ferociousness. From its appearance, it can be seen that it is far from being a gentle creature.

    ¡°Dodge!!! And be careful of its tail!¡±

    The de-shaped tail that can secrete deadly poison is Seviper¡¯s best weapon, and its agile and sharp tail is its best weapon against Zangoose.

    ¡°Shaaa!!!¡± Seviper missed its target Swablu and became even more angry. An ear-piercing screech erupted out from its mouth, causing Terrance to cover his ears. However, using sound against Swablu was a mistake on Seviper¡¯s part. Under Terrance¡¯smand, Swablu countered with a sound that was just as loud, if not louder, effectively overpowering the screech.

    ¡°Agility, Peck attack!!¡±

    White light emanated from Swablu as it skillfully avoided Seviper¡¯s wild swing of its poisonous tail. At the same time, it pecked forcefully at Seviper¡¯s head, causing it to cry out in pain.

    Taking advantage of this opportunity, Terrance continued shouting, ¡°Fury Attack!¡±

    Swablu¡¯s small and agile body became its greatest asset in the battle against Seviper. The enraged Seviper, having been struck by Peck attack, spat out Haze, obscuring Terrance and Swablu¡¯s vision.

    ¡°Haze¡­¡± Terrance, wanting to see the current situation, helplessly gave themand, ¡°Fly higher.¡±

    ¡°Hoo~~~!¡± Swablu¡¯s light blue body emerged from the Haze and soared into the sky, gaining a slight advantage. However, shortly after Swablu took flight, a stream of venom followed closely from the Haze. If Terrance hadn¡¯t been observing the situation inside Haze, the venom would have hit Swablu in mid-flight.

    ¡°Swablu, while in the air, use Hidden Power! Attack Haze with all your might!¡±

    Upon hearing themand, Swablu immediately spat out a blue aura, striking directly at the Haze and causing a ripple effect that dispersed it. However, inside the Haze, Seviper seemed unaffected.

    Without wasting any more time to think, Terrance immediately ordered thebination of Cotton Guard and Feather Dance to hinder Seviper. Faced with the swarming white cotton feathers, Seviper became even more irritated.

    As Seviper appeared to be trapped by the feathers, Terrance¡¯s eyes lit up, and he continued instructing, ¡°Use Hidden Power again!¡±

    Swablu timed its moves urately. Ignoring the feathers entangling Seviper, Swablu¡¯s blue-purple Hidden Power struck directly at Seviper¡¯s head, yielding excellent results.

    Watching Seviper¡¯s dazed expression, Swablu immediately let out a joyful cry, as if cheering for its own victory. However, just then, Seviper shook its head and emitted an even more furious Growl. Its crimson eyes, filled with anger, red at Swablu, catching the unsuspecting Swablu, still immersed in joy, off guard. Paralysis! Swablu¡¯s body went limp, and it lost bnce and slowly fell from the sky.

    ¡°This is¡­ re!¡± Terrance¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he witnessed the scene, realizing his carelessness. The battle was far from over, but Swablu had rxed prematurely and was struck by the opponent¡¯s move!

    This Seviper¡­ re¡­

    ¡°Are you okay, Swablu?!¡± Terrance hurriedly ran over, scooping Swablu up in his arms while reaching for Paralyze Heal medicine.

    ¡°Chirp~ Chirp~¡± Swablu let out a gentle cry, and Terrance could tell that Swablu was not in a good condition at the moment. The Paralysis caused by re had a significant impact on the young Swablu.

    ¡°Found it!!¡± Terrance eximed with joy as he retrieved a bottle of medicine. He immediately administered it to Swablu, and only when he saw Swablu¡¯s expression easing did he breathe a sigh of relief.

    However, at that moment, a dark shadow crawled up behind Terrance, emitting a hissing sound. Terrance turned around and saw Seviper with its mouth wide open, staring directly at him¡ª

    ¡°Bang~¡± Seviper¡¯s thick tail swung towards Terrance, sending him flying. The intense pain made Terrance groan, but in order to protect Swablu, he quickly shielded it in his arms, flipped his body, and slid a long distance along the ground on his back.

    ¡°Are you okay¡­ Swablu.¡± The pain caused a noticeable change in Terrance¡¯s expression. As he watched Seviper approaching again, Terrance clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Swablu, try your best to fly up.¡±

    Swablu hadn¡¯t fully recovered from the Paralysis yet, so now was not a good time to face Seviper.

    On the other side, Seviper showed no signs of stopping and continued to re ferociously at them, ready tounch another attack.

    ¡°Bang!!!¡± A stream of venom flew towards them once again. Terrance quickly rolled with Swablu, narrowly avoiding it.

    ¡°Chirp~~~~¡±

    At this moment¡­

    The numb sensation gradually subsided, and Swablu¡¯s consciousness became clearer. It also realized the danger they were in and broke free from Terrance¡¯s embrace, taking flight!

    ¡°Chirp!!!!¡±

    In that instant, Terrance and Seviper¡¯ gazes were fixated on Swablu.

    As Terrance watched Swablu take to the sky, he didn¡¯t believe that Swablu intended to flee.

    ¡°If I remember correctly¡­ both Swablu and Altaria are proud Pok¨¦mon¡­¡±

    Once they found a Trainer who can share a deep connection with it¡ª

    Setting aside their own pride, they would even risk their life for them, and it was the very essence of Swablu¡¯s dignity!

    ¡°Chirp!!!!¡±

    ¡°Chirp!!!!¡±

    Circling in the air, Swablu looked at the torn clothes on Terrance¡¯s back and let out a mournful cry.

    A piercing and anguished sound erupted out, filled with extreme anger and self-me!

    ¡°Chirp!!!!¡±

    ¡°Chirp!!!!¡±

    For the recently hatched Swablu, Terrance had been like its parent, caring for it in every way. But now¡ª

    Terrance, in order to protect it, fled in a sorry state, enduring attacks. Though the battles have nothing to do with a Trainer, Terrance had been dragged into it due to his own negligence.

    ¡°Chirp~~!¡±

    The residual numb sensation in its nerves only fueled the raging fire within Swablu¡¯s heart!

    The moment Seviper attacked Terrance, it directly touched upon the taboo in Swablu¡¯s heart.

    It wanted to make up for its carelessness!

    ¡°You¡¯ve recovered, Swablu¡­¡± Terrance stood up calmly, sensing Swablu¡¯s emotions as a Trainer. At this moment, what he needed to do was to join Swablu in reiming their dignity!

    However, everything that happened next was beyond Terrance¡¯s imagination!

    Swablu¡¯s condition seemed somewhat peculiar!

    At this moment, Swablu¡¯s consciousness still appeared to be partially clouded. Mixed with angry cries, it resembled a volcano about to erupt¡ª

    This is¡ª

    Suddenly, Swablu¡¯s flying speed increased dramatically, and its entire body emitted a blue-purple me-like glow. It released a terrifying aura that even Terrance could sense. With a sharp sound, it pierced through the air, soaring at a speedparable to Agility. Simultaneously, the blue-purple mes surged throughout its body. Simr to Take Down, this move, Terrance hadn¡¯t considered important due to Swablu¡¯s small size before. However, at this moment, the mes propelled Swablu¡¯s flight, imbued with killing intent that merged with Swablu¡¯s conviction. Witnessing this scene, Terrance was stunned, shouting out in astonishment.

    ¡°Dragon¡­ Rush!¡±

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 Chapter 34 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 34 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°Dragon Rush¡­?!¡±

    As the name of this move escaped his lips, Terrance suddenly felt his mouth go dry¡­ Has it finallyprehended it?

    At this moment¡­

    The tiny Swablu had transformed into a blue-purple streak of light, exuding a terrifying aura. The rustling of the grass, stirred by the surging airflow, could be heard faintly. Yet, even so, this scene seemed frozen in Terrance¡¯s eyes¡­

    ¡°Bang~¡±

    With a deafening rumbling sound, a massive dust cloud rose, instantly snapping Terrance back to reality.

    Swablu¡­

    Terrance hurriedly ran forward, searching for Swablu.

    But when he clearly saw the situation before him, Terrance gasped and wore an expression of disbelief.

    ¡°Did¡­ Swablu do this?¡±

    Seviper, struck by the Dragon Rush, was sent crashing into a small pit, covered in wounds, its gaze unfocused. This time, it had truly lost the ability to stand once again!

    This power¡­

    As Terrance was amazed by the destructive power of Dragon Rush, he certainly didn¡¯t forget that Swablu was born not long ago!

    Perhaps this move isn¡¯t the most powerful, but for a little fellow who¡¯s less than a month old¡­ It¡¯s simply an unimaginably heavy-hitting move!

    Master Victor¡¯s premonition seems to havee true!

    Watching Seviper fall into a small pit, suddenly, Terrance remembered that he still had something important to do. It wasn¡¯t the time to daydream!

    ¡°Swablu¡ª¡±

    Swablu attacked Seviper with such tremendous force, so how is Swablu?!

    Terrance anxiously called out to Swablu again.

    Lingering near the pit, Terrance leaped over Seviper and, disregarding the pain in his body and hands, continued to dig the small mound with his bare hands.

    ¡°Swoosh~~ Swoosh~¡±

    When he pushed aside the mound, he saw Swablu plunged headfirst into the mound under the enormous force of momentum. Seeing the unconscious Swablu, Terrance quickly retrieved his backpack and searched for any emergency medicine¡­

    Although Dragon Rush has great power, for the current Swablu, it¡¯s just as harmful as Take Down is to its body, the extent of which is immeasurable.

    Slowly feeding Swablu the pulp juice of Oran Berry, Terrance also took out Potions, Vitamins and other medicines.

    Although Swablu awakened the Dragon Rush that he had been waiting for long, Terrance now couldn¡¯t find joy in it. For a Trainer stranded in the wilderness, injuries that impede mobility are the most fatal.

    Just like the Swablu in front of him.

    Even after using various emergency medicines, there was still no sign of improvement.

    Terrance¡¯s heart sank.

    ¡°Being a Trainer is not as simple as I imagined.¡±

    In Pok¨¦mon battles, if all uncontroble factors are not fully considered, it¡¯s solely the Trainer¡¯s fault.

    ¡°The overexertion is too severe, and it¡¯s difficult to recover in a short time with just medicines¡­¡±

    Shh~ Shh~ Shh~

    Shh~ Shh~ Shh~

    And at this moment, a familiar sound came from the bushes, making Terrance¡¯s already sinking heart tense up again.

    Slowly turning his head, Terrance saw another Seviper crawling towards them with an aggressive and unfriendly gaze. This immediately calmed him down and sharpened his focus.

    ¡­¡­.

    ¡­¡­.

    ¡°Did ite here attracted by the noise¡­¡±

    In the bushes, Seviper¡¯s sharp tail swung with a deadly threat, causing Terrance¡¯s pupils to contract. He quickly picked up Swablu.

    Now that Swablu had lost consciousness and another Seviper was approaching, it was undoubtedly a death sentence for Terrance. He had been in the Mt. Chimney forest for a month, and not a single day had been as dangerous as today.

    Swablu¡¯s condition was highly unstable at the moment. If it suffered further damage, the situation would undoubtedly worsen¡­ Thinking of this, Terrance¡¯s mood became bitter.

    Escape was the only option Terrance could think of now.

    As for Seviper¡­ who was pursuing relentlessly with a fierce gaze. Being a hunter, it seemed to be even more excited on seeing Terrance escaping.

    Touching his pocket, Terrance opened a small bottle with one hand, but seeing the small amount of residue left, his expression darkened and he immediately threw it on the ground.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay¡­ in that direction¡­ there¡¯s a trap I dug in advance.¡±

    It was a trap made by Terrance that could only be triggered by pulling a lever located on a tree trunk a little distance away. Given Terrance and Seviper¡¯s speed, there was a slim chance it could be used. However, upon arrival, Terrance saw that the trap had already been destroyed by other Pok¨¦mon, and his heart sank to the bottom.

    The ample preparations he had originally made became incredibly useless in the unpredictable wilderness where anything could happen.

    He came to challenge Seviper with full confidence but was met with a series of misfortunes that left him disheartened.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    p~~

    In a moment of carelessness, Terrance was tripped by a vine and fell down. In order to protect Swablu, he bore the brunt of all the damage, twisting his foot in the process.

    As the time for their journey was drawing to a close, and Swablu had alsoprehended its ultimate move Dragon Rush, marking a perfect start to their growth. However, this situation has left him speechless.

    ¡°I thought bing a Breeder and a Trainer would be a breeze for me¡­¡±

    ¡°It seems I still need more training. Apetent Trainer wouldn¡¯t be at a loss in a situation like this.¡±

    Regretfully, Terrance tapped Swablu¡¯s forehead, attempting to awaken it for a brief moment, giving it a chance to fly away, even if¡­..it could only do so on its own.

    At least as a human, Terrance wouldn¡¯t end up in too tragic a state under Seviper¡¯s attack.

    Unfortunately¡­ Swablu still showed no sign of waking up.

    With its red eyes ring at Terrance, Seviper had already opened its mouth, revealing sharp fangs and assuming an attacking posture.

    Taking a deep breath¡­ Terrance¡¯s hand searched the ground and he grabbed a nearby rock¡­

    Preparing for a final resistance.

    Gripping the stone tightly¡­ Terrance narrowed his eyes and smiled at Seviper. ¡°Come on, let me try my hand at battling a Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    Perhaps there are truly talented humans who can suppress some Pok¨¦mon based on their physique and special abilities, but that certainly wasn¡¯t the case for Terrance, who was burdened with a young boy¡¯s body.

    Nevertheless, at this point, he had no other choice. A Trainer personally engaging in a duel with a Pok¨¦mon may sound ridiculous, but how many Trainers haven¡¯t experienced it? It is an indispensable step in gradually transforming from a rookie.

    Only through firsthand experience can a Trainerprehend the uncertainty of nature. Humans and Pok¨¦mon in the wild face the possibility of anything happening. Even if several Seviper were to appear again right now, Terrance couldn¡¯tin. He wasn¡¯t a god, and not everything would develop as smoothly as he had hoped. It was an inherent rule of the nature.

    For nature, a Trainer is still very insignificant. If one doesn¡¯t understand this and does not always hold a sense of awe toward nature, they can never be a top-tier Trainer. Waving the sharp stone in his hand, Terrance propped himself up, gazing at the approaching Seviper.

    Regardless of which Trainer is it, they must have had moments of being dejected and depressed in the wilderness¡­

    Terrance was already prepared to give it his all, even at great cost, to drive away Seviper. However, at that moment¡ªa resounding, melodious, and soul-cleansing calm voice reached his ears, almost making Terrance believe he had stepped into heaven.

    The familiar voice triggered countless memories in Terrance¡¯s mind, and finally, a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes and a name surged into Terrance¡¯s heart.

    Altaria¡­ has arrived!

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 Chapter 35: The test ends

    Chapter 35: The test ends

    Altaria

    Swablu¡¯s mother has always been watching over them!

    Looking at the still unconscious Swablu, Terrance¡¯s thoughts surged, confirming many things: ¡°I should have known. Your mother could never have stopped protecting you, and even Master Victor must have left something behind to keep me safe¡­¡±

    The feeling of being watched that he had once experienced didn¡¯t seem unfounded after all.

    Every move and action of his and Swablu seemed to be under observation.

    Yes, he could understand.

    As a sense of relief washed over him, Terrance snapped back to reality, only to find that Seviper had been frozen solid by a st of extreme ice, transforming into an ice sculpture, motionless before them.

    Ice Beam?

    ¡­.Raising his head, Terrance looked at Altaria gracefully circling in the sky, the true ruler of Mt. Chimney. For a moment, he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Looking at the unconscious Swablu, Terrance had nothing to say at this point.

    In his eyes, all of this was his fault as a Trainer.

    As a melodic voice resounded, Terrance and the others seemed to be bathed in Refresh, washing away all fatigue.

    The effects of the medicine¡­ gradually began to take effect.

    Five minutester.

    Swablu slowly opened its eyes and looked around in confusion at everything around it.

    ¡°Are you okay, Swablu?¡± Terrance asked immediately as Swablu regained consciousness. Upon seeing that Terrance was unharmed, Swablu¡¯s inner turmoil seemed to gradually calm down.

    Letting out a soft cry, Swablu signaled to Terrance not to worry.

    However, not long after, Swablu saw the graceful figure soaring in the sky. The palpable throbbing in its bloodline caused Swablu¡¯s gaze to lock onto it, rendering it somewhat dazed.

    The connection and resonance in the bloodline was clearer and more pronounced in Pok¨¦mon than in humans.

    Swablu looked at the figure in the sky with a muddled mind, feeling lost and unsure of what to do.

    ¡°It¡¯s your mother.¡± Terrance lowered his head slightly, looking at Swablu.

    ¡°She saved you, saved us.¡±

    Swablu could naturally understand Terrance¡¯s words, but all of this was difficult for it to ept all at once.

    After all, it had been living with Terrance ever since it was born¡­

    ¡­

    ¡­

    An hourter¡­

    Following Altaria, Terrance arrived at Mt. Chimney.

    Terrance was somewhat worried at this moment, afraid that since he had failed to do his duty and put Swablu in danger, he wouldn¡¯t gain Altaria¡¯s approval.

    ¡°Chirp~¡±

    ¡°Chirp~¡±

    Seeing the worried Terrance, Swablu softly chirped,forting Terrance instead.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± With a bitter smile, Terrance followed closely behind Altaria, slowly climbing Mt. Chimney.

    ¡°Thud!¡±

    ¡°Thud!¡±

    A stone fell, watching this dangerous scene, Terrance didn¡¯t dare to be careless and climbed carefully.

    Another hourter, Terrance arrived at a secluded spot on the mountain peak.

    ¡°This is¡­¡±

    The mountain peak was shrouded in mist and clouds, making it difficult to discern that it was a volcanic terrain. It was located in a remote area and resembled transnted vegetation, grasnds, and enormous nests, giving Terrance several illusions.

    ¡°Is this still Mt. Chimney?¡±

    Altaria.

    The owner of this ce had arrived early, waiting for Terrance. It had been staying here for a long time.

    With tense eyes fixed on Altaria, Terrance¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but thump rapidly.

    Terrance had never anticipated this situation, caughtpletely off guard without any preparation. He didn¡¯t even know how to begin or what to say. All he could do was maintain a resolute gaze as he met Altaria¡¯s eyes¡­..

    ¡°I¡­¡± After a long silence, Terrance was about to speak when suddenly, thunderous rumbling sounds came from the sky. Not only Terrance, but Altaria also turned its head and looked over.

    As a loud, piercing cry resounded through the sky, a massive flying vehicle emerged, apanied by a flying figure. Its feathers were abination of yellow and white, adorned with magnificent wings. The contrasting ck and white colors along its beak created a striking contrast that left Terrance momentarily stunned.

    Master Victor¡¯s Pidgeot?

    That¡­

    The helicopter descended slowly,nding on the mountaintop. Master Victor slowly stepped out with a smile, while ripples suddenly emanated from the surrounding space. A Pok¨¦mon resembling a fox, with a spoon in its each hand and a brown and yellow body, appeared out of thin air before Terrance and the others.

    ¡°It¡¯s been a while, Terrance.¡±

    ¡°And Altaria, your appearance signifies that the test ispletely over, right? kazam has already informed me of the details through Telepathy. So, what are your thoughts? Is the effort Terrance and Swablu put together over the past month enough to gain your recognition?¡±

    Master Victor rarely exhibited such authority as he stared directly at Altaria, waiting for its response.

    ¡°So¡­it was not just Altaria who was observing from the dark. It seems Master Victor¡¯s kazam has been by my side all along.¡±

    ¡°But what about the test result? There¡¯s not much time left before the one-month deadline, and now Altaria has appeared ahead of schedule due to an ident. Will this affect Altaria¡¯s recognition?¡±

    Terrance also cast a hopeful gaze towards Altaria.

    He was extremely nervous at this moment. The one-month journey with Swablu had already fostered a deep emotional bond between them, something that couldn¡¯t be achieved by simply capturing a Pok¨¦mon by the roadside. Moreover, there was a trust that had been nurtured over time, which was an inherent advantage they shared.

    ¡ºFor some reason, it loves quietly climbing onto people¡¯s heads and pretending to be a hat.¡»

    ¡ºIt has wings that resemble cotton, and when it gently rests on someone¡¯s head, it looks like a fluffy cotton ball.¡»

    ¡ºSwablu possesses cotton-like, lightweight, and fluffy wings. This Pok¨¦mon is not afraid of humans. When itnds on someone¡¯s head, it looks like a fluffy cotton hat.¡»

    From the scene of its birth until now¡­

    Even Swablu appeared to have grasped something, casting an equally eager gaze towards Altaria.

    After a long while¡­

    With a resounding cry, Altaria pped its wings and gazed at Swablu, then turned its gaze towards Terrance.

    ¡°Leave Swablu here. Let¡¯s go,¡± Master Victor pulled Terrance aside and spoke first.

    ¡°But¡ª¡± Terrance began to speak, his mouth slightly agape, unable toprehend.

    ¡°Let¡¯s give some time to Swablu and Altaria. Whether you can gain approval will depend on their intentions. And the mother and child also need to spend time together,¡± Master Victor shook his head and said to Terrance.

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Terrance nodded and gently released Swablu, speaking to Altaria, ¡°I will return in a day.¡±

    ¡°Wait for me¡­¡­.I will be back one dayter.¡± Terrance gently caressed the anxious Swablu, offering words offort. He had developed a deep bond with Swablu, who had always been by his side. However, Terrance couldn¡¯t ignore the rtionship between Swablu and Altaria, the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s mother.

    Reluctantly letting go of Swablu, Terrance and Master Victor finally boarded the helicopter together.

    Finally, followed by Altaria¡¯s melodious cry, the helicopter slowly ascended and gradually disappeared into the clouds and mist.

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 Chapter 36: Beautifly

    Chapter 36: Beautifly

    teport City, taking a private helicopter from Mt. Chimney, it took less than 2 hours to arrive here.

    Silently seated in his seat, Terrance closed his eyes to rest, reflecting on the experiences of the past month. For Terrance, this test had been an invaluable and rare experience, especially the process of growing together with Swablu. It was as if Terrance, who had only recently embarked on his journey, had undergone a baptism of sorts, his entire body emanating an indescribable aura. This was an indispensable refinement for every experienced and elite Trainer.

    In other words, this month provided Terrance with the opportunity to put many theories into practice and he was able to personally observe the growth of a newly born Pok¨¦mon.

    As Terrance savored the fruits of the past month, Master Victor approached with curiosity, eager to inquire about Terrance¡¯s experiences.

    Furthermore, Master Victor handed over Beautifly¡¯s Premier Ball. Throughout the month, Beautifly had been under the care of Master Victor. After having a conversation with Beautifly, Terrance felt reassured about its well-being during the past month.

    After a moment of silence, Terrance responded to Master Victor¡¯s inquiry, saying, ¡°I gained a lot. There is a notable disparity between the theories in books and the actual reality of Pok¨¦mon¡¯s ecological environment. I learned how to raise a newborn Pok¨¦mon¡­.and witnessed inherited moves¡¯ continuously awakening¡­..Especially, Dragon Rush left the biggest impact on me.¡±

    Terrance spoke slowly, and as soon as he mentioned the Dragon Rush Move, a gleam shed in Master Victor¡¯s eyes, and he burst intoughter.

    ¡°It seems you seeded?!¡±

    Master Victorughed joyfully. Nothing excited him more than the sess of an experiment.

    ¡°In that case, are you satisfied with this month of training?¡± Master Victor asked.

    Terrance nodded in response, then sighed, ¡°I¡¯m starting to dislike battling.¡±

    ¡°A Breeder only needs sufficient knowledge. Battling is not the sole path for a person or Pok¨¦mon to grow.¡± Master Victor looked satisfied as he recalled the information he had investigated about Terrance.

    From the moment he was born till he turned 6, his life was ordinary and there was nothing worth mentioning. However, after his parents died in an ident and he was adopted into the Old Green House, Terrance transformed into a different person¡ªdedicated to studying, mature, and responsible. Everyone had high praise for Terrance, which was not easy for a child.

    Master Victor sighed at Terrance¡¯s life experiences, but he also faintly felt that perhaps only a child who had experienced such hardships could shine as brightly and be as outstanding as Terrance was now.

    Although the guess was far from the truth, with the passage of time, Master Victor¡¯s confidence in Terrance was growing stronger.

    Especially now, after having gained a profound understanding of Terrance¡¯s character, Master Victor looked at Terrance with a gaze filled with admiration and satisfaction!

    ¡°You must be tired because of this one month. Let¡¯s take a break today and have a great meal tonight.¡± Master Victor smiled and stroked his beard.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    teport City.

    The sky grew dark.

    Terrance again returned to the city. Under Master Victor¡¯s arrangements, he no longer had that travel-worn smell. After taking a shower and changing into new clothes, Terrance enjoyed a proper meal, which he hadn¡¯t done in a long time and felt great.

    In the hotel room.

    Terrance looked at the Premier Ball in his hand, feeling both nostalgic and delighted.

    ¡°Come out, Beautifly!¡±

    A white light briefly shed, and Beautifly¡¯s magnificent figure appeared before Terrance¡¯s eyes. As soon as Beautifly saw Terrance, it eagerly flew over and nestled into Terrance¡¯s embrace.

    ¡°Beautifly¡­ How have you been this past month?¡± Terrance greeted Beautifly with a smile. Both of them had missed each other during the course of the month.

    ¡°Buzz¡­¡± Beautifly happily cried out, and Terrance could feel its joyous mood.

    Looking at Beautifly, who was clinging to him, Terrance could already see the significant changes in Beautifly despite the short one month. With Master Victor, the top-tier breeder, taking care of it, Terrance imagined that Beautifly must have had a morefortable life than his own in this one month.

    The present Beautifly seemed even more spirited than before, possessing a certain temperament it hadn¡¯t had in the past.

    ¡°Sure enough¡­Environment truly determines a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s temperament.¡± Over the course of the month, both Beautifly and Terrance had undergone significant changes. One had been living under the care of a top-tier breeder, enjoying the finest food, nutrition, and a yful and rxed environment. On the other hand, the other had been dwelling in the wild, surviving on wild berries and rations, and traversing the forests daily. Whenparing their living conditions over the past month, it was truly a difference between heaven and earth.

    However, for Terrance and Beautifly, these experiences served as nourishment for their own growth.

    ¡°Now let me see what progress you¡¯ve made in this past month.¡± Terrance smiled. He could sense that Beautifly had improved greatly in various aspectspared to a month ago.

    Terrance was also curious to know about the progress Beautifly had made under the care of Master Victor, and where the gap between himself and a top-tier breeder trulyy.

    ¡°After that, I¡¯ll tell you the story of Swablu and me in this past month. Tomorrow¡­ I¡¯ll take you to meet our newpanion.¡± Terrance mused to himself as he gently tended to Beautifly¡¯s wings. Clearly, Swablu¡¯s matter still concerned Terrance to some extent, and one could even say he was feeling impatient.

    A newpanion?

    Hearing this unfamiliar term, Beautifly gazed out at the night sky with a mixture of confusion and curiosity.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    As the first ray of sunlight pierced through the sky, Terrance put on his jacket and freshened up. Beautifly hovered around him, continuously fluttering in circles around Terrance.

    Taking strides towards the dining hall, he could see that Master Victor was already waiting for him. After having breakfast, as agreed upon, Terrance, Master Victor, and Beautifly boarded Master Victor¡¯s private helicopter once again, heading towards Mt. Chimney.

    Inside the helicopter, Terrance nced out the window, growing worried about Swablu¡¯s situation.

    ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. Your efforts will surely be recognized by Altaria. Swablu and the bond you share, Altaria will surely understand,¡± Master Victor reassured Terrance, sensing his concerns.

    Master Victor had full confidence in Terrance.

    Moreover, Master Victor held great interest in Swablu, who had awakened ¡°Dragon Rush¡±.

    This also involved an extremely important experiment that Master Victor, as a top-tier breeder, had been focusing on.

    ¡°Believe in Swablu. It will surely make full efforts to convince its mother¡­ Your and Swablu¡¯s future should not be confined to this tiny Mt. Chimney.¡±

    Listening to Master Victor¡¯s words, Terrance¡¯s mood gradually eased. Indeed, he needed to have faith in Swablu. The effort and hardships he had gone through with Swablu over the past month were undeniable by anyone.

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 Chapter 37: Swablu enters the team

    Chapter 37: Swablu enters the team

    After being separated for a month, Beautifly¡¯s changes indeed surprised Terrance. When they were on the helicopter, Terrance remembered Beautifly¡¯s impressive performancest night. It seemed that during this month with Master Victor, it hadn¡¯t just been living afortable life.

    Master Victor simply smiled and exined, ¡°I didn¡¯t take extra care of this little one, but its foundation is good. The potential that couldn¡¯t be fully unleashed in the past has now been sessfully released.¡±

    Terrance agreed. During this month when Beautifly didn¡¯t apany him on his journey, and was enjoying luxurious treatment, it seems it had unleashed the umtion of the past year. Upon reflection, he realized that in the previous year, while raising Beautifly, he hadn¡¯t truly prioritized improving it¡¯s strength. Instead, he focused on enhancing Beautifly¡¯s mastery of its moves, with Pok¨¦mon Contests as the ultimate goal.

    Therefore, Beautifly¡¯s strength theoretically wasn¡¯t outstanding. Its true excellence lies in its meticulous control of moves. Beautifly knows only a few attacking moves, such as ¡°Absorb,¡± ¡°Silver Wind,¡± and ¡°Electroweb.¡± When apanying Terrance, Beautifly primarily relies on these moves. Additionally, it utilizes techniques like ¡°Gust¡± and ¡°Tailwind¡± to manipte air currents. That¡¯s about it.

    In intense battles, Beautifly was far frompetent. Of course, after a year of growth, even if it wasn¡¯t skilled inbat, Beautifly couldn¡¯t bepared to Swablu, who was born just a month ago. Even if Swablu has exceptional talent and has learned ¡°Dragon Rush,¡± it still falls short.

    ¡°Well done,¡± Terrance praised Beautifly, pleasantly surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected that during this month, Beautifly¡¯s control over the wind had improved by another level, and it had learned Air Cutter.

    ¡°This little one has quite a high level intelligence,¡± Master Victor evaluated Beautifly.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Today, the wind was strong, creating significant obstacles for the helicopter. As a result, its ascending speed decreased.

    Master Victor¡¯s personal pilot followed yesterday¡¯s route and slowly flew the helicopter above Mt. Chimney. It didn¡¯t take long for Terrance to recognize the familiar surroundings.

    ¡°We¡¯re almost there,¡± Terrance said, his gaze looking through the window at the clouds and mist outside. Both Terrance and Beautifly were filled with anticipation.

    ¡°Chirp~~~~~~~~~¡±

    Suddenly, a piercing cry sounded from above, reaching the helicopter from a distance. Hearing that sound, Terrance¡¯s face brightened. It was Swablu¡¯s cry. Swablu hade to wee them.

    ¡°Gu?~~¡± Beautifly turned around in confusion, following the sound to catch a glimpse of its newpanion.

    Master Victor was sitting in his seat. As he heard the sound, he smiled knowingly.

    ¡°Swablu hase to meet you. It seems it has convinced Altaria. Congrattions, Terrance,¡± Master Victor said.

    Terrance nodded, feeling excited. ¡°Thank you, Master Victor. I appreciate your care.¡±

    Terrance could see that Master Victor had intentionally nurtured him. Whether it was the spot at Crown Academy, this trial, or the secret protection from kazam, it all contained Master Victor¡¯s high expectations and belief in him. Even though Terrance has obtained the Junior Breeder qualification at the tender age of ten, everything Master Victor did far surpassed mere appreciation.

    At the age of ten, with outstanding knowledge and the things he had done at the Old Green House,bined with the pivotal encounters with Master Victor and Little June during his way to Breeder exam, they became turning points in Terrance¡¯s life.

    While the encounter with Master Victor may have been a stroke of luck, Terrance¡¯s own efforts and exceptional talent turned it into an inevitability. Isn¡¯t it only natural for capable individuals to be recognized and appreciated?

    Master Victor had good reasons for believing in Terrance. At his current status, ordinary fame and wealth were no longer as important. In Master Victor¡¯s eyes, only research and passing down knowledge remain significant. In his eyes, Terrance had be an exceptionally capable sessor.

    The helicopter slowly came to a halt, and Terrance stepped out of the door. Outside, Swablu flew towards him andnded directly on his head, settling down steadily.

    ¡°I¡¯vee to pick you up, Swablu,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Chirp~~~~¡± Swablu responded happily.

    p¡­

    Beautifly flew out, its entire body emitting a gentle morning glow, apanied by scattered white specks of starry light. It appeared incredibly beautiful, evoking a warm and cozy feeling in anyone who beheld it.

    Terrance smiled. Beautifly was using Morning Sun move as a greeting to its newpanion.

    ¡°Beautifly, Swablu, you two should get along well,¡± Terrance said to the two little ones. Over the past month, in his conversations with Swablu, he naturally mentioned his first partner, Beautifly. Therefore, Swablu was aware of Beautifly¡¯s existence to some extent.

    Swablu looked up at the white specks of light and emitted a soft chirp. Then, it leaped into the air, pping its wings and creating clusters of fluffy cotton feathers. These feathers seamlessly merged with the light specks, emitting a soothing y of light and shadows. They drifted gently in all directions, resembling fireflies floating through the air.

    In response to Beautifly¡¯s friendly greeting, Swablu reciprocated with a reply of its own.

    As Terrance and Master Victor, who had just stepped out of the helicopter, looked at the two special little fellows, they both smiled knowingly.

    ¡°Chirp~~~~¡±

    ¡°Swablu¡­¡± Terrance felt the movement on his head.

    Swablu returned to rest on Terrance¡¯s head, emitting a soft series of calls, conveying a message that made Terrance¡¯s heart skip a beat: ¡°I understand.¡±

    Altaria wanted to see them.

    Terrance calmed down. Swablu wanted to leave with him, but it seems that Altaria, as a mother, still couldn¡¯t let go, which puzzled Terrance¡­. Sometimes, he wonders if it was truly the right choice for humans to capture Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Chirp~~~~¡± Swablu pped its wings, waking him from his thoughts. ¡°Forget it, I shouldn¡¯t dwell on such distressing questions. As long as I bring Swablu back to visit often, it will be fine.¡±

    ¡°Beautifly, you wait here for me. Master Victor, please take care of Beautifly for now. I¡¯ll be back with Swablu soon. It won¡¯t take too long,¡± Terrance turned his head and said to Master Victor. After receiving Master Victor¡¯s response, he walked towards the depths of the mountain peak with Swablu.

    Master Victor watched Terrance go, lost in thought. Then he shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it any further.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Fifteen minutester.

    Terrance came back, holding a luxurious Pok¨¦ Ball in his hand. It was a Luxury Ball specially prepared for Swablu, given to him by Master Victor in the morning. It would help increase the bond between Swablu and him.

    After a brief meeting with Altaria, Swablu officially became Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon. From the beginning of entering Mt. Chimney, to embarking on a journey with the Pok¨¦mon egg, witnessing Swablu¡¯s hatching and growth, escaping together. Now, Swablu and Terrance had finallypleted all their trials.

    After a few words with Master Victor and Beautifly, Terrance took a deep breath. They were ready to leave this ce.

    Terrance looked down upon the entire Mt. Chimney from the helicopter, gripping the Pok¨¦ Balls of Beautifly and Swablu. A surge of determination rose in his heart,pelling him to lean out of the window, waving Swablu¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball and shouting, ¡°Altaria, don¡¯t worry, I will definitely take good care of Swablu. The next time I bring it to see you, you will be stunned, so look forward to it! Also, thank you for the gift!¡±

    After shouting, Terrance saw the strange smile on Master Victor¡¯s face, and his face turned red suddenly.

    ¡°¡­¡± Why is he suddenly acting like a teenager at his age!

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 Chapter 38: A Brand New Beginning

    Chapter 38: A Brand New Beginning

    Lilycove City.

    Flipping through the book ¡°Analyzing Sound Type Moves,¡± Terrance stretchedzily. After Swablu joined the team, Master Victor brought him to Lilycove City and temporarily arranged a stay for him at a hotel. Then, Master Victor hurriedly left, mentioning that he needed to take care of something. As for Terrance¡¯s enrollment in Crown Academy, he told Terrance to wait for further instructions.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t in a hurry. Lilycove City, as Breeders Headquarters, had thergest library in the Hoenn region, with an endless collection of knowledge about various Pok¨¦mon. As a Junior Breeder, Terrance has the privilege to ess some information.

    Now that the Breeder Examination was done, and he now possess two Pok¨¦mon, Beautifly and Swablu, and his future destination has also been decided to be Crown Academy for the time being, Terrance began preparing for his future development.

    Nurturing Beautifly and Swablu had be Terrance¡¯s top priority as it willy the foundation for Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Beautifly.

    Main Moves: Silver Wind, Absorb, Electroweb, Air Cutter.

    Support Moves: Gust, Tailwind, String Shot, Morning Sun, Stun Spore.

    Abandoned Moves: Tackle, Bug Bite, Poison Sting

    Tackle, Poison Sting, and Bug Bite were Beautifly¡¯s main moves before evolution. Tackle is not worth mentioning, and Poison Sting involves releasing poison from the body through a certain medium to harm the opponent. However, Beautifly¡¯s poison is not lethal and is rtively weak. Additionally, executing this move sessfully is also quite challenging. So, once Beautifly reached a certain level of proficiency, Terrance decided to have it stop practicing Poison Sting and doesn¡¯t n on using it as a regr move.

    Bug Bite, on the other hand, was how Beautifly primarily ate inbination with Absorb when it was Wurmple. Whether it was berries or vegetation, Beautifly could absorb nutrients effectively through Bug Bite. However, as an offensive move, Bug Bite has big limitations and is difficult to have a significant impact. Thus, Terrance chose to exclude this move as well.

    Gust is a move where Beautifly uses its wings to create a strong gust of wind to attack the opponent, but due to Beautifly¡¯s innate species limitations, this move cannot unleash significant power. Therefore, Terrance considered Gust as a support move, using it in conjunction with Tailwind to enhance Beautifly¡¯s flight agility and speed.

    Silver Wind is an enhanced version of Gust. In terms of power, it incorporates Shield Dust, effectively granting it a wind-cutting attribute, making the gust even sharper. However, Terrance preferred to have Beautifly use Stun Sporebined with Silver Wind, providing more tactical options.

    String Shot is Beautifly¡¯s first move and the only basic move that Terrance didn¡¯t abandon. Many of Beautifly¡¯s moves relied on String Shot. Its significance cannot be overlooked. Whether it¡¯s using silk to bind the opponent for Absorb to drain their stamina or utilizing the properties of Stun Spore to create Electroweb. All of these techniques required String Shot as a carrier.

    Air Cutter is Beautifly¡¯s further control over ¡°wind.¡± It no longer pursues range but can concentrate the power of the wind more effectively, attacking in the form of a sharp de. Currently, it should be Beautifly¡¯s most powerful move in actualbat.

    The training task Terrance has assigned to Beautifly benefits from the move Morning Sun. For Beautifly, Morning Sun is a difficult move toprehend. It may not require constant practice day and night, but it does require the Pok¨¦mon to have at least a basic affinity for sunlight to sessfully use it. It is rare for a Trainer to spend months to help their Pok¨¦monprehend the energy of the sun. However, Beautifly has now mastered the move proficiently and even on cloudy days, it can preliminarily sense sr energy and use it for stamina recovery.

    Terrance has an idea in mind. He hopes that Beautifly can use the move Absorb not only to absorb the energy or nutrients of other Pok¨¦mon or food but also plunder nutrients from ¡°sunlight¡±. However, it was easier said than done. This belonged to the application ofbo moves, and it was very difficult to execute without years of training, unlike the simple method of using Stun Spore and Shield Dust mixed in the wind.

    The moves Absorb, Mega Drain and Giga Drain of the Beautifly species are performed through the use of silk or Bug Bite. Absorbing sr energy out of thin air and utilizing Morning Sun for intensive stamina recovery can be considered an alternative method of restoring stamina, simr to the Grass-type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s-exclusive move ¡°Synthesis.¡±

    As a Bug-type and Flying-type Pok¨¦mon, Beautifly has no way of learning Synthesis.

    Moreover, even under the same weather conditions, the different Grass-type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s perception of sr energy can affect the amount of stamina they can recover. Grass-type Pok¨¦mon have a natural advantage in harnessing sunlight, so even though the move Morning Sun theoretically has the same effect as Synthesis, Beautifly would undoubtedly recover stamina slower and to a lesser extentpared to a Grass-type Pok¨¦mon using Synthesis.

    Therefore, Beautifly¡¯s current primary objective is to further enhance its ability to sense air currents, striving to adapt to them in any situation and utilize them to create advantageous battle situations for itself.

    Secondly, it is important to train the coordination between Absorb and Morning Sun. Although Beautifly cannot learn Synthesis, it can learn Sr Beam. Instead of using it as a finishing move after umting sr energy, it can convert that energy into stamina, resembling the concept of Synthesis. Furthermore, Beautifly should strive to maximize its proficiency in using the Absorb move, elevating it from a technique that Terrance did not pay much attention to into Mega Drain, and then turn it into Giga Drain.

    The key point of this n lies in the fact that Beautifly¡¯s Morning Sun does not possess the same high affinity, efficiency, and attraction towards sr energy as Synthesis does. Therefore, incorporating the Absorb move to swiftly plunder sr nutrients in the shortest possible time bes the most crucial step.

    All other moves should be trained conventionally and prioritized in the third training tier.

    As long as this n is followed and sessful, Beautifly can, through its own efforts, certainly develop its own unique fighting style and showcase outstanding strength despite being from an ordinary species.

    Compared to Beautifly, Swablu¡¯s training tasks were much simpler.

    Since it has just entered the growth stage, it doesn¡¯t require to train many moves. Terrance primarily ns to focus on three aspects for its training.

    Refining voice: Focusing on Growl, Astonish, and Sing as the core, and even using sound as a carrier for sound wave attacks in the future, it requires a significant amount of training experience, items, and even nutrition-rich food to carry out. It is a long-term process that Terrance ns to incorporate throughout Swablu¡¯s growth journey.

    Agility: Terrance requires Swablu to have perfect control over it, which can be trained in a step-by-step manner and is rtively easy.

    Feather Dance and Cotton Guard: These two moves will naturally improve in proficiency as Swablu grows. Terrance simply needs to ensure that Swablu does not neglect its practice. The most crucial aspect, however, is the concerning issue of providing Swablu with nutrition-rich food, which is a headache for Terrance.

    Moves like Peck and Fury Attack will be abandoned once they reach a certain level of proficiency and will no longer be the main focus of training.

    Dragon Breath and Dragon Rush: These two moves are currently Swablu¡¯s most powerful offensive moves, but they are too difficult to use and cannot be used as a regr move. This poses a dilemma for Terrance. Besides normal growth, Terrance cannot think of a way to have Swablu quickly master Dragon Rush. After considering it for a while, Terrance decided to go to the library to gather some information.

    With his mind set, Terrance dressed, took his ID, attached Swablu¡¯s and Beautifly¡¯s Pok¨¦ Balls to his waist, then left the hotel.

    ¡°Which library should I go to¡­ How should I put it, as expected of the Breeder Association, there are several libraries in Lilycove City alone. Moreover, most of them allow free ess to the first floor as long as you have a Lilycove City residency.¡± Terrance sighed. Obtaining Lilycove City¡¯s residency is not easy. Generally, families living in Lilycove City are wealthy and have the resources to support at least one Trainer, unlike Farbor Town, which can¡¯t produce outstanding Trainers even in several years.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the ¡®House of Breeding¡¯ library!¡±

    After thinking about it, Terrance sets his sights on a particr direction. ¡®House of Breeding¡¯ can be considered thergest library in Lilycove City. It belongs to the Breeder Association and has high authority and uracy. It also contains the most diverse collection. Considering the limited ces where he can make use of his Breeder qualification certificate, Terrance ultimately chose this ce.

    With thoughts of Beautifly and Swablu¡¯s growth ns constantly shing through his mind, Terrance walked on the road, unaware of a dark figure approaching.

    ¡°Quick, get out of the way¡ª¡±

    As an urgent voice sounded, Terrance suddenly felt a strong impact, almost causing him to fall to the ground.

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 Chapter 39: Brock

    Chapter 39: Brock

    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m extremely sorry!!¡± The figure stopped in its tracks. After finding that he had hit someone, he quickly bent down, bowing to express an apology.

    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Terrance casually said, ¡°Just be more careful when walking next time.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m really sorry¡­ for bothering you,¡± Seeing that Terrance didn¡¯t me him, the other person awkwardly smiled and apologized.

    Terrance lifted his head and looked at the young boy who looked about the same age as him.

    With his tanned, almost dark-brown skin and squinted eyes, Terrance inexplicably felt a wave of familiarity towards this person.

    ¡°Have we¡­ met somewhere before?¡± Terrance asked, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he shook his head, dismissing this possibility.

    ¡°Met before?¡± The other person was taken aback. ¡°No way, I¡¯m from Pewter City in the Kanto region. Today is my first time in Hoenn.¡±

    ¡°I see, so you¡¯re from Kanto,¡± Terrance muttered, feeling that something wasn¡¯t right. ¡°Wait a minute! Where exactly are you from?¡±

    ¡°Pewter City in the Kanto region¡­ Is there a problem?¡±

    ¡°¡­.¡± Terrance rubbed his eyes and stared at him carefully. The other person¡¯s appearance seemed somewhat simr to the person he remembered, but his memory was fuzzy, and the age didn¡¯t match. He couldn¡¯t confirm it at the moment. ¡°No, by the way, I haven¡¯t asked for your name.¡±

    ¡°Brock, my name is Brock,¡± the other person said in a reserved manner.

    Terrance was stunned. It was really him.

    He didn¡¯t expect to meet a renowned character, one of the few characters from the original work that he remembered here.

    That Brock who apanied Ash on the journey through the four League Conferences?

    Terrance squinted his eyes. The Brock in front of him looked very young, only about ten years old, far from the mature and trustworthy Brock in the original work.

    ¡°From what I remember, Brock seems to be a Breeder as well, right?¡± Terrance wasn¡¯t sure. The anime¡¯s description of the Breeder profession was quite vague, but after learning more about this world, he realized that Breeders had a status that was not inferior to Trainers and, in some aspects, even rarer and more noble.

    ¡°I might have been mistaken. I¡¯m Terrance, from Farbor Town in the Hoenn region, but my hometown is Cerulean City in the Kanto region,¡± Terrance said.

    Brock was enthusiastic and instantly became curious about Terrance, who seemed to be around his age.

    ¡°Terrance, you said you¡¯re from Cerulean City? I¡¯ve been to Cerulean City a few times with my dad. Maybe we¡¯ve met there?¡±

    ¡°Perhaps,¡± Terrance smiled. ¡°That¡¯s certainly possible.¡±

    ¡°Um¡­ I remember Farbor Town is quite far away. What are you doing in Lilycove City, Terrance?¡± Brock¡¯s words flowed nonstop. ¡°As for me, I want to read some books about Breeders.¡±

    ¡°Breeders?¡± Terrance was somewhat surprised. ¡°I¡¯m nning to visit the ¡®House of Breeding¡¯ library.¡±

    ¡°Really?!¡± Brock¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That¡¯s great! It seems like that ce is the biggest library in this city¡­ Are you interested in Breeders too, Terrance?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I want to read some books about Pok¨¦mon training,¡± Terrance said. ¡°Are you nning to be a Breeder?¡±

    ¡°Breeder¡­¡± Brock paused. ¡°Of course!¡±

    ¡°My grandmother was a Breeder, and she taught me a lot when she was alive. So I¡¯m very interested in Breeders and taking care of Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Because my dad is a Gym Trainer, I oftene into contact with Pok¨¦mon¡­ and I take care of most of the Pok¨¦mon in the Gym. I hope that Pok¨¦mon can grow up healthy and happy under my care. That¡¯s what I look forward to the most,¡± Brock said with a smile.

    ¡°That¡¯s really impressive,¡± Terranceughed. Compared to Brock, his own intentions seemed quite mundane.

    Brock, at least, was a child of a Gym Trainer, which made him luckier than most people in this era.

    Brock sighed. ¡°Unfortunately, to be an official Breeder, I still need to go through an exam. I don¡¯t know how long I¡¯ll have to study before I can pass.¡± After a brief pause, Brock continued, ¡°Moreover, the exam covers basic knowledge of all the four regions; Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. I¡¯m not familiar with Pok¨¦mon from any region other than Kanto.¡±

    ¡°Can¡¯t help it, Breeder Examination is aprehensive test,¡± Terrance said. He understood this point very well, especially since Hoenn region has Breeders headquarters, so the content of the exam heavily focuses on this region.

    ¡°Well, luckily, Pokemon of Unova region, which is rtively far from us, are not included. Moreover, even the Pokemon of Kalos region where the League is currently promoting immigration and nning to establish a new league within a year, are not included; It is even further away from us. Although the knowledge of the four regions is extensive, it is not difficult to understand,¡± Terranceforted Brock.

    ¡°Unova, Kalos?¡± Brock looked puzzled.

    Terrance smiled. For a ten-year-old boy, even ordinary geographical knowledge wasn¡¯t something they would pay too much attention to. If he didn¡¯t have memories from his past life and deliberately focused on it, he also wouldn¡¯t have delved too deeply into these things.

    Terrance didn¡¯t exin further, he simply continued walking towards the House of Breeding¡¯ library with Brock. With just a few casual words, Terrance¡¯s image in Brock¡¯s eyes suddenly grew more impressive.

    ¡°Look, we¡¯re here.¡±

    Lilycove City, and even the Hoenn region, boasted the most prestigious andrgest library with an incredibly vast collection of books, ¡°House of Breeding¡± which is also said to be a sea of books. The library was unimaginably grand, and just in terms of floors, it had a staggering six levels. The area it upied was at least ten timesrger than the Old Green House, and it could amodate tens of thousands of people simultaneously.

    However, although the library was vast, not everyone had free ess to the books within.

    The first three levels could be essed by paying a fee, while going to the fourth level and beyond required certain achievements, reputation, participation in tournaments, Gym Trainer or Breeder certifications, and various Ribbons.

    Moreover, to prevent valuable books from being stolen and to protect this intellectual treasure trove, the defense of the library was stringent. Officer Jenny patrolled the surroundings, and trainers and police were hired to keep a watchful eye. Inside the library, Pokemon who specialize in psychic power and Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon were secretly observing everything.

    For Brock, even entering the first level would already excite him for a long time.

    One should not underestimate the books on the first level just because they are on a lower floor. Although most of them are basic analyses, including information on type matchups andmon move effects, these are the kinds of knowledge that most trainers and ordinary people do not possess. If someone can remember the content of the thousands of basic books on the first level of the House of Breeding, passing the Junior Breeder¡¯ exam would be a breeze.

    cing the rudimentary knowledge of Pok¨¦mon and trainers on the first floor for Lilycove City¡¯s residents to ess for free was a considerate move by the Breeder Headquarters. However, most people tend to enjoy the second level more, which contains books resembling novels, such as biographies. Compared to boring knowledge, these travel experiences provide a more enjoyable reading experience. Whether one can learn something substantial from them remains uncertain.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go inside.¡± Observing the magnificent and massive building, an absurd thought suddenly popped into Terrance¡¯s mind.

    If a trainer could possess all the knowledge within this library, how powerful would they be?

    However, this thought only shed through Terrance¡¯s mind, and heughed it off. It was impossible. Not to mention the vast quantity of books, even for the human mind toprehend, it would likely take a lifetime to grasp the thousands of aspects of knowledge contained within them.

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 Chapter 40: House of Breeding

    Chapter 40: House of Breeding

    ¡°Hello, please register first,¡± the registration staff said, smiling brightly as she directed Brock and Terrance, the two boys who had just entered.

    ¡°How does it work? Do we have to pay?¡± Brock leaned in and asked.

    ¡°Well, if you don¡¯t have any other means and are prepared to pay, there are two options. One is to purchase time, allowing you to freely browse the library and even make copies. The other is to borrow books based on the price indicated on thebels beneath them, which allows you to take the books outside the library for reading.¡±

    ¡°I see¡­ then I¡¯ll purchase time for now.¡± Brock thought for a moment. He knew he wouldn¡¯t be staying in the Hoenn region for long, and his current visit was mainly for broadening his horizons. If he borrowed the books, he probably wouldn¡¯t have enough time to read them.

    Once the staff understood his choice, she pointed to the wall on the opposite side. On the wall was a giant screen disying the various floors and the corresponding fees for different periods of time. Seeing that, Brock immediately rushed towards it.

    ¡°Um¡­¡± The staff then looked at Terrance. However, before she could speak, Terrance handed her an azure booklet.

    ¡°This is..¡± Surprised, the staff took the booklet and saw a familiar emblem on it. As she flipped it open, the contents inside left her even more incredulous.

    Terrance¡¯s photo was at the top.

    His name was listed below.

    The prominent words ¡°Junior Breeder¡± and the date and age of approval shook the registration staff¡¯s heart.

    It wasn¡¯t that she hadn¡¯t seen Breeders before, but¡­ a ten-year-old Breeder was simply astonishing.

    ¡°Please keep it. You can freely browse the first three floors.¡± Smiling, the staff nodded and handed the certificate back to Terrance.

    At that moment, Brock returned.

    ¡°1st floor for two hours, right?¡± Brock handed the money he had prepared to the staff and asked.

    ¡°That¡¯s correct.¡±

    Taking Brock¡¯s money, the staff swiftly handed him a square piece of paper that resembled a certification card.

    ¡°Oh? Terrance, why are you still here?¡± Bewildered, Brock noticed Terrance still standing there and paused. ¡°Right, you probably know the prices. How is it? Did you finish making your choice?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m done. Let¡¯s go inside.¡± Terrance smiled, without exining anything. Then the two of them entered the library.

    Brock wanted to read books about raising Pok¨¦mon, while Terrance was looking for books rted to training, moves, and detailed descriptions of Pok¨¦mon, particrly Swablu.

    Once inside the library, Terrance and Brock went their separate ways. The library was incredibly vast, even the books on the first floor amazed Terrance. If it weren¡¯t for the detailed categorization, finding the desired books would take an astronomical amount of time.

    If we consider the ground floor as a collection of elementary-level textbooks on Pok¨¦mon studies, the second floor would contain books more akin to history and fiction. As for the upper floors, they delve into more advanced knowledge, including topics such as Pok¨¦ Ball manufacturing techniques and so on.

    However, without specialized knowledge, simply browsing through these books wouldn¡¯t necessarily lead to understanding their contents.

    It wasn¡¯t as if one could nce at the materials and process of making a Pok¨¦ Ball and suddenly be able to create one. Otherwise, Pok¨¦ Balls wouldn¡¯t be monopolized by the League and a fewrge corporations. The techniques, details, technology, and resources involved were beyond the capabilities of individuals.

    Terrance spent some time on the first and third floor and quickly found the books he needed.

    ¡°Swablu Species History,¡± ¡°Basic Analysis of Dragon-type Moves,¡± and other important books, along with some supplementary ones on Swablu and Beautifly¡¯s moves, breeding and diet, were all collected by Terrance.

    Usually, even a single book about ¡°Dragon-type Moves¡± had at least four or five versions. However, as a Breeder, Terrance had his own judgment and understanding, so selecting the most suitable ones for him was not a problem at all.

    Finding the books was easy, but Terrance had no intention of reading them here. As a Junior Breeder, he could borrow them for a long time, and even if he lost them, thepensation he had to pay would be very small. That was one of the benefits of being a Breeder.

    After obtaining the books he needed, Terrance didn¡¯t waste any time. It was rare for him to visit such arge library. Normally, the books he read focused on basic knowledge andmon theoretical concepts. As for knowledge about the establishment of the Pok¨¦mon League, the historical rtionship between ancient ¡°demon beasts¡± and ¡°Tamers,¡± and the history of notable figures and recent developments in this world itself, Terrance realized that his understanding of these subjects was quite limited, except for the most basic and widely known facts that even most adults were aware of.

    Therefore, after browsing for a while, Terrance arrived at the second floor.

    Influenced by his past life¡¯ memories, Terrance found himself deeply intrigued by biographies and simr genres.

    For the remaining time, Terrance was in a corner of the second floor, engrossed in quickly skimming through certain books.

    These narrative-like books didn¡¯t require him to exert too much mental effort.

    Among them, several books caught Terrance¡¯s interest. For example, before the appearance of Pok¨¦ Balls, humans controlled Pok¨¦mon through another special tool, and at that time, Pok¨¦mon were called ¡°demon beasts.¡±

    Even in the ancient era without technology, humans didn¡¯t upy the lowest position in the food chain.

    Hundreds of years ago, this world had a system of nations, and various forces constantly engaged in wars, pursuing resources and territories.

    At that time, Pok¨¦mon were the primary tools of war, and the concept of humans and Pok¨¦mon being partners was a very rare notion.

    In addition, Terrance also discovered books that introduced Crown Academy. However, these niche books wouldn¡¯t catch much interest unless someone specifically sought them out.

    After reading many books, Terrance took a deep breath. The feeling of being immersed in the sea of books, the exhration of personal growth and transformation that came with acquiring new knowledge, was truly intoxicating!

    With each new piece of information, Terrance felt a sense of fulfillment within himself. The human desire for knowledge seemed to amplify and expand within Terrance!

    Checking the time, Terrance stretchedzily. He nned to finish reading thest book in his hands and then head back. There would be plenty of time to read in the future, so there was no need to rush at this moment.

    Book Title: ¡°Generation¡±

    ncing at the name of the book, ¡°Generation,¡± Terrance cleared his throat. It was hard to imagine that this was the name of a person. It was more like a biography.

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 Chapter 41: Breederâ€™s origin

    Chapter 41: Breeder¡¯s origin

    Generation, a legendary character, was born before the establishment of the Pok¨¦mon League, in a farming family.

    And the beginning of all the stories stems from a pet in Mr. Generation¡¯s home¡ª Eevee.

    It was this Eevee that propelled Generation to be the first legitimate Breeder in history, the originator of Breeders, and the most influential driving force behind the establishment of the Breeder Association!

    As a young child, Mr. Generation lived in thete Warring States period, where he rejected war and was one of the few who saw Pok¨¦mon aspanions.

    He had a strong bond with Eevee and they lived together for a long time, building a deep emotional connection.

    One day, in an unexpected incident, Mr. Generation obtained a magical stone, and when this stone came into contact with Eevee, something amazing happened. Eevee¡¯s entire body emitted a white light, gradually transforming it into apletely new species!

    Eevee, which was only considered a pet Pok¨¦mon at the time, evolved into a new creature with a blue body!

    In astonishment and shock, Generation discovered that after Eevee¡¯s evolution, its bodyposition became very simr to that of water. It could dissolve in water and also had the ability to predict rainfall. Furthermore, it mastered powerful moves that were previously difficult toprehend and its strength was far beyond that of the previous pet Eevee.

    The unexpected transformation of Eevee sparked a strong curiosity in Mr. Generation, who was only in his early teens at the time!

    He suddenly wanted to understand the principles behind Eevee¡¯s transformation. How could a fragile pet be an entirely new species because of a stone? Moreover, it gained extraordinary abilities!

    These were things that the once ordinary Mr. Generation could never have imagined! But in this unexpected turn of events, Generation seemed to undergo a sudden change. One incident awakened his soul that wanted to explore the unknown.

    Ignoring the opposition from his family, Generation began his own journey, embarking alone on a quest for knowledge. During this time, Generation acquired two more Eevee from other ces. Additionally, after two years, he discovered two other magical stones in different locations. One was fiery orange like fire, and the other sparkled like thunder. They werepletely different from the crystal-like stone he had found before!

    Under the catalysis of these two stones, his other two Eevee evolved as expected, transforming into species entirely distinct from the first one!

    Amidst the shock, Generation named them ¡°Vaporeon,¡± ¡°Jolteon,¡± and ¡°reon¡± for the time being.

    After two years of travel, the changes in these three Eevee confirmed many things for Mr. Generation. At least he believed that, under certain external influences, Pok¨¦mon could undergo their own ¡°mutations.¡± These ¡°mutations¡± seemed to be analogous to evolution!

    Next, Generation developed further doubts. Since these magical stones could assist Eevee in ¡°mutating¡± into more powerful species, could other things fundamentally enhance a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength?

    Pok¨¦mon themselves were magical creatures, nature¡¯s darlings. So, were there various unknown rare treasures in the world that could benefit Pok¨¦mon?

    Just like how a human warrior wielding a famous sword bes stronger in battle!

    What awaited Generation was a longsting research and exploration. This time, Generation spent seven years living with wild Pok¨¦mon, collecting various magical items, and even studying wild vegetation, luring Pok¨¦mon to cooperate with his research.

    These seven years made Generation feel like he had glimpsed a new world.

    Don¡¯t know from where, but he had scraped together a pile of Silver Powder, which attracted the attention of many Bug-type Pok¨¦mon. The Beedrill that obtained the Silver Powder became even more fierce and powerful.

    He found a highly condensed water droplet in a mysteriouske, and when his Vaporeon wore that droplet, its control over water improved significantly, rising by more than one level!

    In addition, Generation discovered many wonderful uses of Berries. It turned out that these Berries were not merely for satisfying hunger!

    Through numerous failures, he learned from his experiences, and for the sake of research, Mr. Generation almost lost his life in the wild several times during these years. Fortunately, his three Eevee always stood by his side, apanying him.

    Twenty more years passed. At that time, Generation was already in his forties. In this chaotic Warring States period, he seems isted from the outside world, alone, roaming the wilderness, pursuing his so-called ¡°knowledge and truth¡±!

    And at this moment, the Warring States period came to an end, and the aristocratic system suddenly copsed. With the joint efforts of a group of like-minded people, together with their ¡°demon beasts,¡± that is, Pok¨¦mon, they spend several years tirelessly pacifying the war-torn continent. They promoted the idea that ¡°Pok¨¦mon¡± arepanions of humans, advocating the concept of ¡°equality for all.¡± They emerged in everyone¡¯s sight with great momentum and established the colossal entity known as the ¡°Pok¨¦mon League.¡±

    Even to this day, some people still say that they are the highest beings in the Pok¨¦mon world or the chosen ones by the creator of this world, sent to rescue those who are currently trapped in dire circumstances. Some say they are the first awakened thinkers, great revolutionaries.

    However, it cannot be denied that this group of people, with the support of numerous Pok¨¦mon, brought an end to the Warring States era. Pok¨¦mon League quickly seized power and emerged before everyone with a prosperous, egalitarian, and harmonious stance. With such leaders, no one harbored any grievances, regardless of who they were. As for the small minority of nobles who couldn¡¯t ept it and continued to resist, they were dealt with one by one!

    When concepts like ¡°equality¡± and w¡± emerged, it marked another step forward in the civilization of this world. There were no more wars and new terms like Pok¨¦mon and Trainers appeared in the eyes of many people¡­

    Upon learning of all this, Mr. Generation was ecstatic. The establishment of human rights and the elevated status of Pok¨¦mon seemed to ignite a me of hope within him. He eagerly reported his research findings to the League, and luckily, Generation received great attention.

    The knowledge about Pok¨¦mon provided by these reports opened up vast avenues for many people, allowing them to see new directions. It was at this time that the ancestors of the Joy family, seizing the opportunity, monopolized knowledge about healing Pok¨¦mon. With their exceptional intellect, they swiftly established a massivemercialwork. Over the course of hundreds of years, the Joy family has be one of the most influential forces, spreading across the entire world.

    By now, there is hardly a Trainer who hasn¡¯t received assistance from the Joys. Behind the Joy family is a vast group of Trainers, and their position has be so entrenched that attempting to challenge it can be considered nothing more than a fool¡¯s errand.

    As for Mr. Generation, after gaining high reputation and status, he never gave up his research. He joined forces with many like-minded individuals and established an organization to study these magical creatures called Pok¨¦mon.

    Unlike Trainers, they do not deliberately train Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength. If Trainers pursue the ¡°external,¡± continuously improving and honing Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength through battles, then they are like the ¡°internal,¡± delving into everything about these creatures, Pok¨¦mon¡ªformation, evolution, growth, reproduction!

    As this system continued to improve, they gav3 themselves a special name: ¡°Pok¨¦mon Breeders.¡±

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 Chapter 42: Knowledge? Knowledge!

    Chapter 42: Knowledge? Knowledge!

    Breeder, this is a very vast concept, different from the ¡°training¡± of Trainers who constantly improve their strength through training and battles. Breeders, on the other hand, constantly explore the essence and truth, pursuing the unknown through theory and practice.

    The establishment of the Breeder Association had also given these people their own formal profession and job.

    In some aspects, their influence even surpasses that of the Pok¨¦mon League!

    However, although the Breeder Association has also developed rapidly, the knowledge, logic, and theoretical abilities required to be a qualified Breeder are too great, which limits many people. Additionally, the existence of Pok¨¦mon with different personalities and characteristics poses a challenge to the expansion of Breeders. Moreover, the way information was exchanged at that time was an insurmountable barrier to the formation of the Breeder profession.

    In contrast, driven by the Pok¨¦mon League, the support for ordinary people continues to improve. Additionally, with the discovery of technology as the second major aid to humans outside of Pok¨¦mon, the Pok¨¦mon League has taken apletely different path from the Breeder Association. One side focuses on researching technology, while the other delves into Pok¨¦mon knowledge.

    However, in the end, with the Pok¨¦mon Leaguebining technology and Breeder knowledge to create the Pok¨¦ Ball, the Trainer profession experienced a revitalization and emerged with newfound brilliance. It rapidly spread throughout the world like a wildfire, spreading at an astonishing pace.

    With the creation of the Pok¨¦ Ball, the Pok¨¦mon League prepared to strengthen its own authority, quickly giving rise to a new wave of Trainers. Even with no prior knowledge, individuals could embark on journeys with just a few Pok¨¦mon, continuously gaining valuable experience through travel. They would then capture more Pok¨¦mon, bing the League¡¯s most advantageous allies in exploring various regions. Through this method, the Pok¨¦mon League ultimately became more widely recognized and officially became known as the organization for Trainers.

    But even so, Breeders are still a formidable force that cannot be ignored. Families like the Joy family are among the top decision-makers of the Breeder Association, and their influence among Trainers is undeniable.

    And now, over two hundred yearster, both Trainers and Breeders have found their rightful paths, and the trends have almost be established.

    The name of the progenitor of Breeders, Generation, has also gradually be a legend.

    ¡°Phew¡­¡± Terrance exhaled after reading Mr. Generation¡¯s experiences. He marveled at the immense perseverance it took for someone to persist in the wilderness for decades just to explore the knowledge about Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Incredible.¡± Even Terrance, a transmigrator, couldn¡¯t help but admire the person who achieved the rapid development of the Breeder profession. The birth of Breeders also made a significant contribution to the progress of society.

    ¡°Are there words at the back?¡± When he reached thest page, Terrance saw that there were some quotes at the end.

    In hister years, Mr. Generation often spoke these words: ¡°Whether it¡¯s Trainer or Breeder, one should strive to achieve the goals outlined in their philosophy through the knowledge they possess, rather than relying on mere fantasies.¡±

    Upon reading these words, memories from the past suddenly came to Terrance¡¯s mind. Whether on Earth or in this world, it was through tedious and mundane knowledge that he changed his own destiny.

    What he learned in this world presented him with the greatest opportunities, whether it was the recognition from Master Victor, tangible benefits, or his alignment with the mainstream of this world¡ªit all had a significant corrtion.

    Putting down the book ¡°Generation,¡± Terrance couldn¡¯t help but feel an indescribable emotion. He thought he already had a deep understanding of the Breeder profession, but now he realized that his training was far from enough.

    ¡°Breeders, huh¡­¡± He smiled faintly and shook his head. Next, he would be heading to Crown Academy. He is not sure when he would be able toe back to take the Intermediate Breeder¡¯s exam.

    It was time to leave.

    Having obtained what he wanted, Terrance didn¡¯t n to stay in the ¡°House of Breeding¡± any longer.

    While going downstairs, he noticed Brock enthusiastically flipping through the book. Without disturbing Brock, Terrance left alone.

    Meeting Brock was just a small episode. As long as Terrance continued on the path of the Breeder profession, meeting those protagonists or big shots mentioned in the original work was only a matter of time.

    On the way back to the hotel, Terrance kept pondering. There is a distinction of strength among Trainers, seemingly based on the strength of the Pok¨¦mon they possess, but it¡¯s not entirely that simple.

    Apart from the strength of Pok¨¦mon, many factors in a battle depend on the Trainer themselves.

    Even the strength of Pok¨¦mon cannot be separated from the training and nurturing of the Trainer. And if one wants to be a powerful Trainer, apart from the elusive opportunities and luck, Terrance thought of a word.

    umtion.

    The growth of a Trainer is a process of umtion. From the strength of their Pok¨¦mon to the experience of the Trainer, it all relies on the long period of training.

    But if one wants to find a shortcut, Terrance already has his own idea.

    Knowledge!

    Sufficient knowledge can allow him to surpass obstacles and challenges that others cannot evenprehend, enabling him to rapidly grow along a perfect path.

    Terrance¡¯s definition of knowledge is not merely theoretical or empty talk but rather aplex system. He cannot clearly exin what it looks like.

    To put it in his own metaphor, it is like using external objects!

    This inspirationes from Mr. Generation.

    Comparing knowledge to external objects, but these external objects can directly influence the Pok¨¦mon themselves and the Trainer.

    In Terrance¡¯s fragmented memories, Ash encountered a Trainer named Tristan in the original work. Tristan created training devices that helped his Pok¨¦mon adapt to various battle environments, setting aside some subjective factors. This guy named Tristan was utilizing external objects to enhance the strength of his Pok¨¦mon.

    The process is quite simple, it boils down to resources. Technical Machines, nutrients, training devices, and so on are all external objects.

    What Terrance wants to study is precisely these things, but it doesn¡¯t stop there. Those items are the intellectual achievements of previous Breeders. He has the advantage that others in this world cannot attain, which is his thinking, derived from another world.

    He was not bound by themon knowledge of this world, and he possessed a multitude of strange and unconventional ideas, which is ¡°wild imagination.¡±

    If he can fully utilize those things and subsequently strengthen Pok¨¦mon, Terrance has reason to believe that with this knowledge, he can also find a shortcut.

    ¡°Joy family has reached the pinnacle in the medical field. Master Ian has dedicated many years to researching the innate talents of Pok¨¦mon, he is a typical Breeder who believes in innate talents and is skilled at discovering Pok¨¦mon with natural talents. On the other hand, Master Yarrow focuses on researching how to make different Pok¨¦mon learn more moves easily, thereby enhancing their foundation and tactical value.¡±

    ¡°Master Victor delves into the origins, exploring the intrinsic potential of Pok¨¦mon from a gic perspective. If therees a day when Pok¨¦mon can unleash the dormant genes hidden within them for centuries or even longer, it will undoubtedly create a tremendous upheaval.¡±

    Terrance has a vague impression, but he¡¯s not sure. He vaguely remembers an unfamiliar term buried deep in his memories.

    Mega Evolution!

    This is a fragment of his memories from Earth, but now he has almost forgotten it.

    ¡°What about me? External objects¡­ it sounds good, but the knowledge involved is much broaderpared to the focused research of the predecessors. If I don¡¯t have a precise enough direction¡­¡±

    The road ahead is long and full of responsibilities¡­

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 Chapter 43: Rusturf Tunnel

    Chapter 43: Rusturf Tunnel

    Master Victor returned, and due to a small ident, Terrance¡¯s trip to the Sinnoh region was postponed for a few more days.

    Sitting once again in Master Victor¡¯s personal helicopter, they flew towards Verdanturf Town, located to the west of the Hoenn region.

    Unlike Farbor Town, Verdanturf Town was known for its refreshing air. Despite its proximity to Mt. Chimney, the volcanic ash does not blow towards it due to the wind direction.

    In terms of economic prosperity, Verdanturf Town, with its fragrant and breezy hignd, attracts many weak patients seeking recovery and is much more prosperous than Farbor Town.

    ¡°Is the situation serious?¡±

    ¡°Some workers have been injured, and the construction of Rusturf Tunnel hase to a halt. Although they called the nearby Trainers to investigate the cause, the problem still persists.¡±

    Terrance conversed with Master Victor. Their visit to Verdanturf Town was to resolve a construction ident caused by Pok¨¦mon.

    In order to provide convenient and fast roads for Trainers, Hoenn League decided to construct a mountain path connecting Rustboro City to Verdanturf Town. This path was initially named the ¡°Rusturf Tunnel.¡± However, during the middle of the construction, a group of Whismur appeared to obstruct the project.

    This group of Whismur was extremely cunning and disciplined. Whenever Trainerse here to guard, they quietly hide away, and as soon as the Trainer leaves and the workers resume their work, they will collectively emerge to cause havoc during nights when manpower is scarce.

    The actions of the Whismur were causing a headache for the person in charge of the project. The individual reported the situation to higher authorities, but the Hoenn Leaguecked suitable personnel to deal with such a minor issue at the time. Disrupting the Elites and special operatives for a Rusturf Tunnel project seemed excessive.

    Moreover, there were too many ces in need of personnel due to the uing Ever Grande Conference.

    From the perspective of the higher-ups, this kind of minor problem was merely a result of the leader¡¯s ipetence. They believed that Trainers from outside could easily resolve it.

    However, in the end, several workers unexpectedly got injured, causing a huge uproar in the local area. This made the League anxious, leading them to halt the construction of Rusturf Tunnel. Under public pressure, League immediately invited Master Victor, who was active in the vicinity, to participate in the investigation. They also mobilized the Petalburg Woods Ranger and the local police to assist in this mission.

    ¡°The families of the workers have started causing amotion. So, League had no choice but to seek help from the Breeder Association, as there are no capable individuals near Verdanturf Town.¡±

    ¡°If ordinary people continue to get hurt, it will negatively impact the reputation that the League has just established.¡±

    ¡°Although we brought Trainers to drive away the Whismur, they simply won¡¯t give up¡­¡±

    ¡°These incidents caused by Pok¨¦mon cannot be solved by the Trainers using brute force alone. If we don¡¯t identify the cause, it¡¯s just treating the symptoms but not the root cause, and won¡¯t work.¡±

    Master Victor shook his head, exining to Terrance.

    ¡°Whismur? Could it be that the tunnel construction is disturbing the Whismur?

    ¡­No, Whismur shouldn¡¯t be affected by noises. This Pok¨¦mon has the talent ¡®Soundproof,¡¯ right?¡±

    Also known as an ¡°ability,¡± but the term ¡°ability¡± hadn¡¯t been officially poprized yet. Breeders currently refer to some extraordinary abilities of Pok¨¦mon as ¡°unique talents.¡±

    ¡°It seems unlikely that the noise from the tunnel construction is disturbing the Whismur. Wouldn¡¯t the League have chosen a location for the tunnel that doesn¡¯t have any Pok¨¦mon habitats? Therefore, investigating the intentions behind the Whismur¡¯s destructive behavior might provide a breakthrough.¡±

    Master Victor paused for a moment, then looked at Terrance with satisfaction. ¡°You¡¯re right,¡± he said. ¡°Whismur does possess the ¡®Soundproof¡¯ talent. If the person in charge of this project is aware of that, they should understand that the key to the situation lies not in driving away the Whismur.¡±

    ¡°We have arrived.¡±

    As Master Victor¡¯s helicopter descended, police and personnel were waiting below, making Terrance once again marvel at the status of a top-level Breeder.

    Speaking of which, once they arrived at their destination, Master Victor had no time to take care of Terrance. Terrance was also happy to have some free time and nned to engage in some real battles with his Beautifly and Swablu.

    Many young Trainers have gathered in the mountains near Rusturf Tunnel. They were all previously invited to resolve the Whismur incident and now, with the situation escting, they were unwilling to leave without witnessing the oue.

    The police had already sealed off most areas, leaving the Trainers feeling helpless.

    However, the Trainers were getting bored one by one. So, in the vacant areas around them, groups of two or three Trainers often gather together for battles.

    And Terrance too was drawn to the sounds.

    ¡°A Water-type versus Grass-type battle. He might be in danger.¡±

    ¡°Hasn¡¯t Tyson won three battles in a row already? Can the opponent hold on, especially when there is a disadvantage in type¡­¡±

    The battle raged on, and the Trainers observing the scene focused intently on the two Pok¨¦mon on the field, including Terrance.

    Grovyle and Azumarill.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Grovyle¡¯s well-developed thigh muscles can generate astonishing explosive power, and its Leafage exhibits de-like abilities during battles. Under the high-frequency suppression of Grovyle¡¯s Leaf des, Azumarill was quickly defeated.

    The oue was clear.

    The onlookers immediately eximed, ¡°Four consecutive victories! It¡¯s already four consecutive victories!¡±

    Four consecutive victories?

    Terrance squeezed to the front, wanting to see who the victor was.

    The winner was a young boy who appeared to be eleven or twelve years old. He had a broad face and brown hair that seemed to be fixed into a peculiar hairstyle with hair gel.

    As Terrance walked to the front, the young trainer immediately grabbed hold of him and spoke, ¡°Friend, have you finally seen my true strength?¡±

    After saying that, he shouted to the observing Trainers, ¡°Is there anyone who wants to challenge me? If not, does anyone want to join me now?¡±

    ¡°Since we¡¯ve alle here, how can we leave empty-handed? As long as we have five people, we¡¯ll set off into the mountains. While the police investigate, we¡¯ll conduct our own investigation and uncover the mystery of the Whismur incident!¡±

    Tyson was enthusiastic, but it seemed to be a characteristic of every young Trainer. After seeing Tyson¡¯s strength, the others were obviously intrigued by his proposal. Most Trainers were restless individuals, and situations like these constantly fuels the fiery passion in their young hearts.

    ¡°I¡¯m in.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll join.¡±

    ¡°Count me in.¡±

    In just a moment, three Trainers, two males and one female, stood up together.

    The police had clearly stated that Trainers were not allowed to continue the investigation. Workers had already been injured, and if Trainers also got hurt due to the Rusturf Tunnel incident, the situation would escte further.

    ¡°We have four people. Is there anyone else?!¡±

    Tyson looked around, hoping to find another teammate, but everyone else was quite rational and decided not to join themotion.

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 Chapter 44: Noise PokÃ©mon

    Chapter 44: Noise Pok¨¦mon

    ¡°Um¡­ are you interested?¡± Tyson was stumped when no one responded. Feeling awkward, he approached Terrance, who was closest to him, and asked warmly.

    However, as soon as he opened his mouth, he hesitated. Terrance appeared to be around ten years old and should be a rookie Trainer.

    If he entered the mountains, being a rookie Trainer, he might not be able to take care of himself if something unexpected happened.

    ¡°¡­¡± Tyson¡¯s eyes widened, fearing that Terrance might agree. He didn¡¯t want to bring along dead weight. He had only heard that this incident was serious and believed that more people could make it safer. However, that didn¡¯t include a rookie who had just started out.

    Terrance raised an eyebrow, hesitating for a moment. To be honest, he was interested. This incident had indeed aroused his curiosity, but considering that he was with Master Victor, it would definitely cause trouble for him, so he dismissed the thought.

    Seeing the curiosity in Terrance¡¯s eyes, Tyson¡¯s expression turned bitter, thinking of the trouble ahead.

    ¡°I¡ª¡±

    Terrance was about to tactfully decline, but his words were immediately interrupted by someone else.

    ¡°Tyson, right? Don¡¯t bother with the brat. The four of us are enough. A rookie like him won¡¯t be of any help.¡± Among the three who had first stepped forward, a Trainer around fifteen or sixteen years old spoke.

    Tyson didn¡¯t say anything and just smiled awkwardly, tacitly epting.

    Terrance was stunned.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Hey, how can you judge someone by appearances?¡± The girl Trainer among the group of three walked over, her tone filled with dissatisfaction. This was exactly the kind of hateful tone others had used to mock her when she first started out.

    ¡°Is there a problem? At his age, he¡¯s probably still ying house with Pok¨¦mon, hahaha¡­¡±

    Terrance stood on the side, a ck line forming on his forehead, his mouth twitching. He began to doubt whether he had entered the wrong set.

    ¡°I¡¯m not a rookie Trainer.¡± He felt the need to exin himself.

    He was a Breeder, and Trainer¡¯s identity was something he hadn¡¯t paid much attention to.

    ¡°Not a rookie? Then how many Pok¨¦mon have you caught?¡± The Trainer in the blue jacket, who seemed to enjoy opposing rookies like Terrance, asked.

    ¡°Two.¡± After Terrance spoke, he suddenly felt his wordscked persuasiveness.

    Indeed, the Trainer in the blue jacket burst intoughter immediately. ¡°Alright, stop bragging. If you¡¯re not a rookie Trainer at your age, then I¡¯m already an Elite Four.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance was also helpless.

    ¡°Enough, don¡¯t mind him. Who didn¡¯t start as a rookie Trainer? Keep it up, and you¡¯ll eventually be an outstanding Trainer.¡± The girl Trainer interrupted them, not wanting the conversation to continue and have him crush Terrance¡¯s confidence.

    The attitudes of the few made it clear that they considered Terrance a rookie Trainer.

    Terrance also couldn¡¯t be bothered to exin anymore. Oh well, a rookie Trainer is a rookie Trainer after all. If he registered as a Trainer in the Pok¨¦mon League, he would indeed be at the age of a rookie.

    But being a Breeder waspletely different from being a Trainer.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not argue.¡± Tyson felt a bit ufortable as well. He was also young, although he had only started a year ago, he considered himself capable. Seeing Terrance being targeted, he brought the attention to himself.

    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s form a team of five. With more people, we¡¯ll be stronger. Let¡¯s not create internal conflicts,¡± Tyson sighed inwardly. He was the one who invited Terrance, and if he were to reject him again, it would hurt Terrance¡¯s pride. Tyson decided to agree to Terrance¡¯s inclusion, and at worst, he would have to pay him more attention.

    Meanwhile, Terrance looked puzzled. When did he agree?

    Tyson had also forgotten that Terrance hadn¡¯t finished speaking. He just saw curiosity and a hint of interest in Terrance¡¯s eyes, which subconsciously led him to believe that Terrance was epting his invitation.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, you can follow me. My Roselia will protect you.¡± The girl Trainer patted her chest and wore an expression that said, ¡°I¡¯ve got your back.¡±

    Terrance rejected once again.

    But he was immediately met with criticism.

    ¡°You should have confidence in your own strength. We are five people, so there shouldn¡¯t be any danger.¡± Tyson said.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    ¡°Just a rookie being a rookie, can¡¯t handle a few words? Show some backbone, will you? Don¡¯t make me look down on you,¡± the Trainer in the blue outfit remarked.

    ¡°This is a good opportunity for training. Don¡¯t worry, my Pok¨¦mon can help you if you are in danger.¡± The girl Trainer said.

    ¡°Just be careful¡­¡± thest person said.

    And just like that, Terrance¡¯s polite refusal was seen as cowardice. The group couldn¡¯t bear to watch and decided to pull this ¡°rookie Trainer¡± along with them.

    The leader, the young boy who had faced off against four challengers on the roadside, was called Tyson.

    The blue-jacketed Trainer was named Josa, with a record of challenging three regional tournaments.

    The girl Trainer¡¯s name was Little Qi. She was aspiring to be an excellent Coordinator, and thest person, A¡¯Yue, was an apprentice from Rustboro Gym.

    Along with the reluctant inclusion of Terrance, the five of them began nning to enter the mountains and uncover the mystery of the Whismur disturbance.

    Rusturf Tunnel¡¯s construction had been interrupted, and whenever the Trainers appeared, the Whismur would escape into the mountains and wait quietly for an opportunity to strike again.

    Terrance had heard the story from Master Victor and was no less informed than these few people. He was also very curious about the reason behind it and wanted to verify his own spections.

    The group nned to enter the mountains in the middle of the night when the police¡¯s surveince would be weakest. Terrance, who was listening on the side, rolled his eyes. Even though he was curious, he had no intention of venturing into the mountains with these kids.

    The night was for rest, and Terrance, with his precise schedule, was mentally and physically exhausted after nearly a month of training on Mt. Chimney. He had no intention of willingly subjecting himself to more hardships.

    The four of them were chatting excitedly, and in the end, they agreed on a time and meeting ce.

    Then, the group dispersed to make their preparations. However, once Terrance left, he had no n to see them again. He wanted to find a ce to rest, and Swablu and Beautifly also had their own training tasks. Time was of the essence.

    Master Victor hadn¡¯t given him any specific instructions, leaving Terrance helpless. He wondered if Master Victor had forgotten that he didn¡¯t have a Trainer ID and couldn¡¯t stay at the Pok¨¦mon Center.

    People like Terrance exist as well. They all carry their own tents and, upon finding a suitable location, set up temporary shelters.

    Terrance was familiar with this kind of makeshift living arrangement, even quite proficient. He sighed and felt like he was back to the situation when he first left Farbor Town.

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    The next morning, Terrance was awakened by a loud noise.

    Themotion was significant, and Terrance walked outside in confusion, wanting to know what was happening.

    After looking around, he didn¡¯t find anything, but then two figures caught Terrance¡¯s attention.

    ¡°Officer Jenny, and¡­Master Victor¡ª¡±

    Terrance hurried over, wanting to inquire about what was happening and how things had developed.

    ¡°Terrance?¡±

    As he approached, Master Victor clearly noticed him.

    ¡°I was drawn here by the noise,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°So, you heard it too,¡± Master Victor frowned and said, ¡°Things have be somewhat clear, but it will take time to resolve.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s the sound of Noise Pok¨¦mon, emitted by Exploud. It seems to be the leader of Whismur and some Loudred. It seems all of them are in an agitated and unfriendly state.¡±

    ¡°Is it serious?¡± Terrance was surprised.

    ¡°They are highly aggressive now, but they have retreated into the mountains.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s not good.¡± Terrance rubbed his head, feeling a headacheing on. ¡°It seems like a few Trainers went into the mountains yesterday without permission. I don¡¯t know if they were stopped by someone or not.¡±

    As he spoke, Officer Jenny beside him was taken aback. ¡°I haven¡¯t received any reports.¡±

    ¡°If they took action, they should probably be in the mountains now,¡± Terrance looked at Master Victor.

    If the Trainers were attacked by the agitated Exploud at this moment, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if some unexpected incident urred.

    ¡°I understand.¡± The situation was indeed serious. Master Victor hesitated for a moment, then handed Terrance a Pok¨¦ Ball.

    ¡°You know those Trainers, right? This is Pidgeot¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball. See if you can find them first and persuade them to wait for rescue. Tell them not to act recklessly. Officer Jenny and I will immediately investigate the situation with Exploud.¡±

    ¡°Leaving it to him, are you sure?¡± Officer Jenny was taken aback, looking at Terrance, who was around ten years old.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Master Victor said, ¡°He¡¯s a Breeder. If any unexpected situation arises, he can handle it better than an ordinary Trainer. Plus, with Pidgeot by his side, nothing should go wrong.¡±

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 Chapter 45: Totem Pokemon

    Chapter 45: Totem Pokemon

    Near Verdanturf Town, a mountain range separate two populous areas, which was the path between Verdanturf and Rustboro

    The verdant-hued mountain range resembled the spine of a colossal beast, concealed within the blue and translucent dawn.

    Above the mountains, apanied by a roaring sound, a gigantic Pidgeot was circling around.

    Terrance was clinging tightly to Pidgeot, enduring the difort caused by the air currents, his gaze overlooking the entire mountain range.

    This is so exhrating!

    It¡¯s his first time flying at such a high altitude, and the pleasure was beyond imagination.

    No time to savor the moment, Terrance didn¡¯t dare to forget his mission. When Pidgeot slowed down a bit, he spoke, ¡°There should be four people. Search carefully.¡±

    Pidgeot possesses excellent eyesight, and it¡¯s clearly more capable of finding people than Terrance.

    ¡°Be careful and maintain this altitude.¡±

    When Trainers ride Flying Pok¨¦mon in the wild, they avoid flying at low altitudes. If they identally enter another Pok¨¦mon¡¯s territory, they¡¯ll be attacked directly, which is extremely dangerous.

    Although Terrance is a young rookie, his essential survival knowledge surpasses that of an ordinary rookie Trainer by far!

    As time passed, Pidgeot and Terrance thoroughly explored the mountain range. Suddenly, a group of purple figures shed before their eyes, making them halt immediately.

    ¡°That is¡ª¡±

    Whismur and Loudred!

    Terrance¡¯s gaze flickered, as if he had encountered the main characters.

    ¡°They¡¯vee so deep in the mountains¡­¡±

    ¡°Ignore them, let¡¯s find those four first.¡± In the next moment, Terrance instructed Pidgeot to bypass the group.

    His main objective is the safety of Tyson and the others. As for the truth behind the Rusturf Tunnel incident, it¡¯s best left to professionals to investigate.

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    ¡°Roar!!!¡±

    ¡°Roar!!!¡±

    ¡°Damn it!¡±

    Terrance doesn¡¯t want to invite trouble, but reality didn¡¯t go ording to his wishes.

    A loud roar echoed out, and if Pidgeot hadn¡¯t slowed down and stabilized its body in time, they would have probably fallen!

    Terrance, high in the sky, looked downward. Amidst the group of Whismur, an enormous figure appeared, and the moment the Pok¨¦mon appeared, his pupils shrink.

    ¡°So, that¡¯s the leader of the group of Whismur, Exploud, as Master Victor mentioned.¡±

    ¡°That size¡­ it¡¯s probably at least 2 meters¡­¡±

    Exploud resembles a massive source of sound, continuously emitting roaring sounds from the ground. Even though Terrance had covered his ears, he could still feel the intense tremors.

    ¡°It¡¯s really a Noise Pok¨¦mon whose roars can even be heard from 10 kilometers away. Pidgeot, let¡¯s retreat for now.¡±

    Terrance brows furrowed, unsure why Exploud is so aggressive. It¡¯s not good; relying solely on its roar, it can affect Pidgeot¡¯s flight, and coupled with its size, it¡¯s probably not something an ordinary Trainer can handle.

    If Tyson and the others encounter it unluckily, along with the numerous Loudred and Whismur, things will be troublesome.

    Terrance got a special feeling from Exploud, just like when he encountered Altaria, Swablu¡¯s mother and the overlord of Mt. Chimney.

    It¡¯s incredibly strong, surpassing ordinary Pok¨¦mon.

    These types of Pok¨¦mon are undoubtedly the ones that emerge victorious from intensepetition within a group or a particr region in the harsh natural environment. They excel in strength and various other aspects.

    Since the establishment of the Pok¨¦mon League, these Pok¨¦mon have been the most troublesome. Ordinary Trainers are no match for them. Whenever the League wants to urbanize or popte certain areas, if they face obstruction from these Pok¨¦mon, things beplicated. It often requires gathering numerous elite Trainers or using technological means to achieve their goals.

    However now, human settlements, towns, and cities have be saturated, and there¡¯s less emphasis on wilderness development. Many Totem Pok¨¦mon have been defeated or captured by League Trainers or have left their habitats. Powerful Pok¨¦mon remaining in the wild have be scarce.

    With the modernization of various regions, the strength of Pok¨¦mon in the wilderness may decline further.

    Pidgeot and Terrance hastily departed. The sounds emanating from Exploud will definitely travel far, and Master Victor¡¯s side probably heard it too. Next, it¡¯s their work.

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    ¡­

    Meanwhile¡­

    ¡°Did you feel that?¡± Near a certain cave, Tyson sensed the vibrations around him and hurriedly said.

    Josa, Little Qi, and A¡¯Yue¡¯s expressions became serious as they nodded.

    ¡°Looks like we¡¯ve got some leads.¡± Tyson smiled faintly, feeling excited. They couldn¡¯t handle the previous vibrations that well, but this time they wouldn¡¯t let them slip away.

    ¡°Let¡¯s hurry.¡±

    The group set out once again.

    As long as they can discover the cause of the incident or resolve the Rusturf Tunnel incident, they will gain fame and be well-known among the nearby Trainers. This is an incredibly tempting prospect for any trainer who has recently embarked on their journey.

    And if they be well-known, they might even receive some titles of their own¡­

    Trainers who possess titles can obtain unimaginable benefits, whether in the public or official sphere.

    Therefore, the group was extremely focused, serious, and careful.

    After about five minutes¡­

    ¡°Goo-liu~~~~~~~~~~!!¡±

    ¡°Goo-liu~~~~~~~~~~!!¡±

    From one side of the mountain road came a piercing and shrill sound, like that of a jet engine. Countless voices ovepped, creating a cacophony that hinted at a group of creatures gathered and calling out in unison.

    ¡°It¡¯s the sound of Whismur!!¡± Captain Tyson said with a serious tone. At this moment, he sounded somewhat nervous.

    After all, they¡¯re just a few curious Trainers exploring the unknown, and no one can be certain what will appear or happen.

    ¡°Come out, Grovyle, prepare for battle!¡±

    ¡°Persian, youe out too!¡±

    ¡°Roselia¡ª¡±

    ¡°Nincada!!¡±

    In the narrow space, each of the four individuals summoned a Pok¨¦mon, their eyes fixed firmly on the Whismur that had emerged on the opposite side.

    ¡°Fortunately, it¡¯s just a few Whismur. I¡¯ll take care of them.¡± Josa said.

    A trace of disdain shed in Josa¡¯s eyes. It¡¯s just a weak Whismur; it definitely won¡¯t be a match for his Persian.

    The others also carried a hint of contempt¡­ Pok¨¦mon like Whismur lookedpletely non-threatening. They just need to be careful of their sharp Growls and avoid getting disturbed.

    ¡°Good, let¡¯s end the battle quickly.¡± Tyson nodded and spoke to the others.

    At that moment, however, the group instinctively looked up because a sudden darkness instantly enveloping them. A dark shadow shed through the sky, apanied by a strong gust of wind.

    Following that, a young voice rang out¡ª

    ¡°What a hassle¡­ Beautifly, use Sleep Powder.¡±

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 Chapter 46: Reason

    Chapter 46: Reason

    Tyson looked up to see a Beautifly fluttering its wings, followed by a torrent of green powder falling from the sky. Shortly after, the several Whismur fell asleep on the ground without being able to resist at all.

    Above their heads, a nearly two meters tall Pidgeot pped its wings, causing the group to shiver as they felt the chilling wind from above.

    ¡°Is that¡­ Pidgeot?¡±

    ¡°And there¡¯s Beautifly too¡ª¡±

    ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡±

    The battle with the Whismur was interrupted, and the four of them looked up in surprise. However, apart from the Pidgeot flying in the sky and the Beautifly circling around, they didn¡¯t see anything else.

    It wasn¡¯t until the Pidgeot slowly descended and a young boy in a white shirt with golden brown hair jumped off its back that they regained their senses.

    The boy appeared gentle, but his brown eyes revealed seriousness. He looked at the four of them, pondered for a moment, but before he could speak, the others instantly shouted.

    ¡°You¡¯re¡­ the guy from yesterday?¡± Josa looked at him in astonishment, his tone unfriendly.

    ¡°Hey, why did you break the promise? We waited for you for a long time,¡± Little Qi, the young female Trainer, also recognized Terrance and expressed her displeasure.

    A¡¯Yue and Tyson also looked at him.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°I never promised you anything,¡± Terrance sighed in frustration. He originally had no intention of seeing them again. ¡°I said it afterwards too; I never had that intention.¡±

    ¡°But you never gave me a chance to exin.¡±

    The four of them were obviously dissatisfied with this answer. At the same time, their gaze shifted to Beautifly and Pidgeot.

    Not to mention Beautifly, the magnificent appearance and the fierce gaze of the nearly two-meter-tall Pidgeot alone intimidated the group of boys and girls.

    ¡°Now is not the time for exnations. If you don¡¯t want to get hurt, I suggest you follow me,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Tyson asked.

    ¡°This ce is dangerous. You must leave now and wait for the police to rescue you. I don¡¯t think you have the strength to protect yourselves,¡± Terrance said. ¡°I didn¡¯t stop you before because I didn¡¯t realize the severity of the situation. Whismur¡¯ group has a powerful leader, and with the ability tomand them, I don¡¯t think you are arrogant enough to challenge over a hundred Pokemon, right?¡±

    ¡°We don¡¯t have time. Trust me ande with me.¡±

    ¡°They are currently very aggressive, and they¡¯re just nearby. It won¡¯t be good if they notice you.¡±

    Terrance gently stroked Pidgeot¡¯s neck and gave it an order before walking far away from Exploud and others.

    ¡°This guy¡­¡± Josa gritted his teeth, dissatisfied with Terrance¡¯s arrogant attitude.

    ¡°We should consider his words,¡± A¡¯Yue, representing the Rustboro Gym, adjusted his sses. ¡°He shouldn¡¯t have any reason to deceive us.¡±

    ¡°Indeed, the earliermotion seemed unusual. Let¡¯s follow him for now,¡± Tyson said with a serious expression, sighing. ¡°If what he said is true¡­¡±

    ¡°Fine,¡± Seeing everyone¡¯s attitude, Josa had nothing to say.

    A few minutester.

    The four of them followed behind Terrance as they crossed several mountain paths before arriving at a hidden cave entrance.

    ¡°Alright, I observed from the sky earlier. It should be safe here. Whismur shouldn¡¯t gather in such a small ce,¡± Terrance pped his hands, his palms slightly dusty from traveling in a hurry.

    ¡°You still haven¡¯t told us the reason.¡±

    As they followed Terrance, the more they thought about it, the stranger it seemed. Why would a boy younger than them appear here to warn them?

    Especially Pidgeot. Its strength seemed quite impressive. How could a rookie Trainer like Terrance control it?

    ¡°Roar!~~~~~~¡±

    ¡°Roar!!~~~~~~~~~~~¡±

    Terrance calmly looked at them. Suddenly, another roar resounded, causing his expression to change. ¡°I don¡¯t have the time to exin. Just remember, stay here, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±

    ¡°Pidgeot¡ª¡±

    He shouted loudly to the Pidgeot flying in the sky, and Terrance climbed onto its back again, flying back in the direction they hade from!

    ¡°It seems Master Victor and others have arrived. Are they¡­..fighting?¡± Terrance analyzed the Rusturf Tunnel incident and had a hunch that the root cause were not Whismur. He wanted to see how this incident would end.

    With Pidgeot¡¯s fast flying flight, in the blink of an eye, he returned to the starting point.

    However, unlike the chaotic scene he had imagined, Exploud, Whismur, and Loudred appeared surprisingly quiet.

    In addition, Officer Jenny was riding on a majestic Arcanine, apanied by two male officers in police uniforms, all looking ahead.

    Master Victor and a fox-like Pokemon stood peacefully in front of Exploud, seemingly engaged in a conversation.

    Themunication was being conducted by kazam through telepathy.

    Following that, Exploud¡¯s expression went from cautious and gradually rxed to normal; everything happened quite quickly.

    ¡°Explouu~¡±

    As Exploud recovered, Master Victor smiled.

    ¡°It¡­ has recovered?¡± Terrance was taken aback. What had theymunicated in such a short time that made the fiercely aggressive Exploud calm down?

    Then, to Terrance¡¯s astonishment, Master Victor bowed to Exploud, and all the Whismur and Loudred stepped back and left this ce together with Exploud.

    ¡°What about those Trainers?¡± Master Victor had noticed Terrance, whonded from the sky.

    ¡°They are in a cave about a kilometer northwest from here,¡± Terrance said. ¡°There were a few Whismur there, and they almost got into a fight. In the end, I had Beautifly use Sleep Powder to put them to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Go wake up those Whismur. The matter has temporarilye to an end,¡± Master Victor said.

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    ¡­

    Verdanturf Town, Pokemon Center.

    Only half a day had passed since Exploud calmed down.

    Tyson and his group, who had entered the mountains, were found by Officer Jenny and severely reprimanded. However, they were all moring to see Terrance.

    As for Terrance, he naturally couldn¡¯t appear before them. At this moment, he was walking in the mountains with Master Victor.

    ¡°So, that¡¯s how it is¡­ So we wrongly med the Whismur.¡±

    Rusturf Tunnel incident became clear. It originated from thergest farm in Lavaridge Town.

    In pursuit of greater profit, the farm owner decided to take advantage of the geographical advantage and turned the nearby farnd into arge hot spring resort. While, the group of Diglett that had been raised by the farm owner was heartlessly abandoned.

    Diglett prefers loose soil for their habitat, and their feces enrich the soil, so many farmer families carefully nurture them.

    As thergest farmer family in Lavaridge Town, the farm owner had nearly a hundred Diglett. However, after the farm was abandoned, this group of Diglett became homeless.

    So, Diglett headed south, searching for new suitable caves to live in, and they eventually ended up near Verdanturf Town.

    ¡°While Diglett are not prone to fighting, the ces they pass through be more loose in soil texture. If their migration coincided with the Rusturf Tunnel construction, there would be a risk of nearby mountains copsing,¡± Terrance exined.

    ¡°At the same time, the migration of Diglett disrupted the territory of the Whismur, causing great disturbance to their habitat. Although they temporarily repelled the Diglett, Whismur have no effective means to deal with the Diglett that had burrowed underground.¡±

    ¡°Therefore, they sought the help of humans, or rather, they wanted to warn humans of the danger posed by the Diglett and interrupt the Rusturf Tunnel project, hoping that humans would assist them in driving away the invading Diglett.¡±

    ¡°The result is obvious. Both sides were unable tomunicate properly. Coupled with the wrong judgments of the decision-makers, Trainers were brought in to drive away the Whismur, further escting the conflict.¡±

    Terrance felt speechless. This kind of misunderstanding reminded him of a Pokemon, Absol.

    When Absol senses the signs of disaster, it appears before humans to warn them. However, in ancient times, Absol was seen as a symbol of disaster by them due to theck of understanding andmunication with Pokemon.

    ¡°Perhaps the Whismur didn¡¯t intend to cause trouble from the beginning. But when the Trainers tried to solve the problem through ¡®force,¡¯ the conflict arose.¡±

    ¡°Even though they had good intentions, the Trainers¡¯ attitude angered Exploud.¡±

    During Master Victor¡¯s investigation of the nearby mountains, he discovered the traces of Diglett migration and made a series of judgments, allowing for reasonablemunication with Exploud.

    After making concessions, both sides resolved their grievances. The main task for humans now is to address the impact caused by arge number of Diglett on the local ecosystem.

    Without any surprises, the negligent farm owner was punished for mishandling the Diglett situation, and the person in charge of the Rusturf Tunnel will also face some punishment.

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 Chapter 47: Challenge!!

    Chapter 47: Challenge!!

    Sunlight streamed through the cracks in the rocks, illuminating the cave which was still covered with green moss.

    Master Victor and Terrance searched for the traces of Exploud and others, venturing deeper into the cave.

    It was because of Terrance¡¯s suggestion to have a battle with Exploud. Despite knowing that Exploud was much stronger and he had little chance of winning, he wanted to confirm some of his spections.

    Inside the cave, Whismur gathered in small groups, curiously observing Terrance and Victor. After a while, Exploud emerged from the depths.

    It wasrger than the average Exploud, and resembled Loudred in appearance. It had a notablyrge mouth, a predominantly purple body with several indentations, allowing it to produce flute-like sounds.

    ¡°Nice to see you again, Exploud.¡±

    ¡°Do you want to battle me?¡±

    Terrance smiled as he looked at Exploud, sensing its aura. It possessed a presence that was notmon among Pokemon, especially those Pokemon that are raised.

    ¡°In exchange, we will use our full authority to handle the matter of Diglett, and you can all live here peacefully,¡± Master Victor said.

    ¡°Explouuuud~¡±

    Exploud¡¯s red pupils stared at Terrance as it opened its massive mouth that upied most of its body. With a slight gap, it unleashed a burst of sound waves, disrupting the surrounding airflow.

    ¡°Do you agree?¡± Terrance asked.

    Exploud nodded and let out a roar. All the nearby Whismur retreated to the back, and then Exploud extended its hand, pointing outside.

    ¡°Understood.¡± Following Exploud, Terrance and Victor began walking towards the exit of the cave. They arrived at a rtively open area with no dangerous rocks or cliffs, perfect for a battle.

    ¡°The rules are one-on-one.¡±

    ¡°I choose Beautifly as my Pokemon.¡±

    Throwing a Pok¨¦ Ball forward, Beautifly emerged from a sh of white light. Its body had intersecting shades of gray and ck, and its wings were adorned with vibrant patterns. It stared at Exploud, full of fighting intent.

    Beautifly appeared gentle, but only towards those whom it is familiar with.

    Being naturally aggressive, Beautifly is full ofbativeness. It wouldunch fierce attacks when provoked, and without a Trainer¡¯s teachings, this temperament would be more pronounced in the wild.

    Master Victor stood on the sidelines, taking on the role of a spectator. He was also curious about Terrance¡¯s reason for wanting to battle Exploud.

    Exploud was formidable, almost unbeatable for Terrance and Beautifly.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Ahead, Exploud stood firm on the ground.

    Across from it, Beautifly circled in the air, with Terrance eagerly looking forward to the battle, his fists clenched.

    ¡°Let¡¯s begin! Beautifly, we¡¯ll take the initiative and give it a weing gift. Silver Wind¡ª¡±

    A wind started blowing, and the wind created by Beautifly¡¯s wings was akin to a sandstorm. The air was filled with scattered white particles, giving it a murky appearance.

    Incorporating Shield Dust into the wind, Beautifly¡¯s actions became even more agile when executing Silver Wind.

    However, Exploud showed no intention of dodging. With a loud Howl, it emitted a deafening sound that created ripples and waves from its mouth. Silver Wind waspletely dispersed by the force of the Hyper Voice.

    ¡°Amazing!¡±

    ¡°Now that¡¯s how you utilize sound,¡± Terrance¡¯s eyes lit up.

    Indeed, this Exploud, capable of triggering earthquakes with its loud voice alone, perfectly demonstrated the power of sound to Terrance.

    ¡°Not enough, Beautifly. Return to the sky and use Air Cutter!¡±

    ¡°Buzz~¡±

    Beautifly swiftly maneuvered through theplex air currents around, unaffected by their turbulence. It utilized the surrounding environment efficiently, wasting no energy or time, executing the most coordinated movements.

    One¡­ Two¡­ Three¡­ A total of nine Air Cutters were unleashed by Beautifly from high above, which descended like sword beams directly towards Exploud¡¯s vulnerable parts.

    ¡°What is it going to do? Rely on sound again?¡±

    Terrance closely watched Exploud¡¯s movements until Exploud forcefully stomped the ground with its feet. Its tail and palms met the oing Air Cutters, using the momentum to counter with a powerful Pound!

    ¡°Bang~¡±

    ¡°Bang~¡±

    ¡°Bang~¡±

    A loud explosion sounded as Exploud used Pound to block the Air Cutters. The collision stirred up dust, momentarily surprising Terrance. ¡°Beautifly, now¡¯s your chance! Use Electroweb!¡±

    Zzzzt~

    Zzzzt~

    Beautifly¡¯s body shook as it released silk threads that formed a sea of silk. Golden light shimmered on the threads, and with crackling sounds, the sea of silk interconnected to create arge golden web, rushing towards the dust which hadn¡¯t dispersed yet.

    Did it hit¡­?

    Nervously observing the gradually clearing area, Terrance¡¯s eyes fell on Exploud¡¯s massive purple figure.

    At this moment, Exploud was covered in ayer of golden web, permeated with electricity that constantly pricked its nerves.

    ¡°Now, how will you deal with it? Beautifly¡¯s silk cannot be easily broken.¡±

    Beautifly¡¯s silk was incredibly tough, thanks to the nourishment and training it received from its diet. Without a sharp weapon, it would be difficult to break free from the Electroweb formed by tightly interwoven silk.

    Terrance had experimented before, using just a few strands of silk to render a Poochyena, known for its strength, helpless and covered in dust. Even with teeth, it would take a long time to regain freedom.

    ¡°Growl~!¡±

    ¡°Growl~!¡±

    In response to Terrance, an ear-piercing growl resounded. It originated not only from Exploud¡¯s mouth but also from every opening on its body. The sounds converged, creating a more devastating impact resembling an explosion!

    Boomburst!

    Terrance¡¯s gaze sharpened as he held his breath. Next, he witnessed the scene he had long awaited¡ª

    Electroweb, utilizing resilient silk and paralysis-inducing electric current, and woven throughplex intecing, formed a sturdy and difficult-to-break web. Being hit by this move would undoubtedly give a headache to most Pokemon.

    However, countless explosive-like sound waves emanated from Exploud¡¯s mouth and openings. The ground around Exploud violently trembled, causing even Terrance to cover his ears. A deafening roar echoed in his mind, almost overwhelming him with the immense impact of the noise.

    Beautifly¡¯s proud Electroweb, honed through long training, shattered directly under the barrage of sound waves!

    The carriers of electric current, the silk threads, turned into powder from within, and the Electroweb entwined around Exploud vanishedpletely in a matter of moments!

    Seeing this scene, even Master Victor let out a surprised ¡°Oh!¡±

    Beautifly, in the air, was the primary target of Boomburst. It was blown higher into the sky, emitting a cry before slowly descending.

    Terrance knew he and Beautifly had lost.

    However, the battling style of this Exploud intrigued Terrance.

    ¡°Do you see it clearly?¡± Retrieving Beautifly, Terrance took out some Potions and spoke to the Swablu that had been watching the battle alongside Master Victor.

    Swablu¡¯s Growl, Astonish, and even the melodic voice it would possess after evolving into Altaria were far inferior to Exploud¡¯s.

    Howl, Uproar, Hyper Voice, Boomburst¡­ and even unused Sound-based moves. This Exploud¡¯sbat style almost aligned with the ¡°secret techniques¡± Terrance had envisioned.

    ¡°Work hard, Beautifly. And thank you, Exploud.¡±

    After settling the matter with Diglett, Terrance would head to the Sinnoh region. Before that, being able to confirm his thoughts gave Terrance great satisfaction. On the way back, he expressed his gratitude to Master Victor, who didn¡¯t inquire about Terrance¡¯s reasons for challenging Exploud. Everyone had their own path, and Terrance needed to explore his own.

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 Chapter 48: Goodbye, Hoenn

    Chapter 48: Goodbye, Hoenn

    There are many Pok¨¦mon that showcase their charm through sound, such as Jigglypuff, Exploud, and Noivern, each using their own unique methods with sound.

    Jigglypuff possesses vocal cords that can easily change the wavelength of its voice, allowing it to sing at the wavelength most likely to put opponents to sleep.

    Exploud¡¯s powerful roar can be heard up to 10 kilometers away and even has the power to cause earthquakes.

    Noivern¡¯s ears can emit powerful ultrasonic waves, with enough force to shatter rocks.

    And then there¡¯s Altaria, known as the Humming Pok¨¦mon. Its voice can reach high frequencies, enchanting listeners with its captivating songs. After evolving Swablu, Terrance doesn¡¯t want it to only be able to sing beautiful high-pitched notes. Just like Jigglypuff, Exploud, and Noivern, who use soundwaves to enhance their abilities, Altaria, with its innate advantage, surely possesses untapped potential that nobody has explored yet.

    During the initial training of Swablu, Terrance often wonders what a truly powerful Pok¨¦mon looks like.

    If Swablu were to follow conventional growth, its strength would undoubtedly be impressive. But could it surpass its own species and go even further? Training through traditional methods can only bring out a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s potential to 100%. However, if one breaks free from conventions, it may be possible to reach 101% or even more.

    Terrance¡¯s choice was to nurture and showcase Altaria¡¯s proud vocal abilities, which have traditionally been associated with singing. Right from the beginning, Terrance never ignored Swablu¡¯s growth in this aspect, providing constant encouragement and assistance.

    In addition to being influenced by Pok¨¦mon like Jigglypuff and Exploud, Terrance had also witnessed firsthand in his previous life how humans shattered a ss with their voices and how buildings resonated and were destroyed by the vibration frequency of an object matching their natural frequency. It¡¯s hard to imagine that seemingly indestructible bridges could be destroyed by the footsteps of tiny humans.

    This theory is based on the principle of ¡°resonance,¡± which allows one to amplify the power of sound waves that would otherwise be negligible by finding the corresponding ¡°natural frequency¡± of an object.

    Exploud can shatter webs with sound waves, and Noivern can crush rocks with sound waves. They possess unique talents. So, if Altaria, with its extremely high-frequency voice, were to train and utilize its sound, what could it achieve?

    Altaria¡¯s voicecks the explosive power of Exploud¡¯s roar.

    It alsocks the destructive force of Noivern¡¯s sound waves.

    Its advantage lies in the vast range and the ability to modte its voice, creating different beautiful melodies. Terrance doesn¡¯t expect Altaria to cause earthquakes like Exploud or possess the powerful Supersonic of Noivern.

    But if Altaria can quickly discover the ¡°natural frequency¡± ofmon moves like ¡°Fire st,¡± ¡°Energy Ball,¡± ¡°Sr Beam,¡± and ¡°Hyper Beam,¡± and use a certain Growl to find the corresponding ¡°resonance frequency,¡± could it achieve simr effects?

    By minimizing costs, neutralizing mostmon ¡°projectile-based¡± moves of opponents, Altaria could almost achieve an unbeatable position. In that case, this simple technique could also be called a ¡°signature move.¡±

    Terrance couldn¡¯t be certain, this was also his spection, whether it could seed or not, the ¡°secret technique¡± was not something that could be achieved in just one or two years.

    Finding the frequency of a move quickly during battles might seem like wishful thinking. However, Swablu¡¯s move, ¡°Mirror Move,¡± which mimics the opponent¡¯s move, made Terrance boldly believe that this unconventional idea can be put into practice. He has a hunch that ¡°Mirror Move¡± is the key to this technique.

    Terrance hasn¡¯t determined the specific training method yet. It¡¯s still just a preliminary concept, intended to be one of his long-term research projects, just like the ¡°secret technique¡± of Beautifly. It represents the indispensable ¡°foresight¡± and vision of an excellent Breeder.

    This goal cannot be achieved in a day or two, nor can it be realized immediately after taking action. Everything takes a long time to refine, improve, and optimize!

    Moreover, even if it fails, there won¡¯t be any severe consequences. If onecks the courage to try, there¡¯s no point in bing a Breeder.

    Once this technique is mastered, even with limited usage, it will elevate Swablu¡¯s future to new heights, reaching a position that not even Master Victor had anticipated!

    One year¡­two years¡­ Terrance was prepared to dedicate ten years, using his identity as a ¡°Breeder¡± to wholeheartedly assist Swablu in perfecting this technique.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Verdanturf Town, Pok¨¦mon Center.

    After resolving the Diglett incident, Master Victor finally shifted his focus to Terrance.

    A conversation with the senior management of Crown Academy began, discussing Terrance¡¯s admission as a transfer student.

    The process went smoothly, and Terrance unknowingly obtained the coveted opportunity to enroll in Crown Academy that many dream of.

    At Crown Academy, there¡¯s no need to travel extensively. Countless resources and knowledge are at one¡¯s disposal. Terrance, the young Breeder, will thrive in this environment, growing rapidly.

    Currently, challenging Coordinators and Intermediate Breeders is not an easy task for him, and Terrance also wouldn¡¯t engage in such arrogant or uncertain endeavors.

    So, Crown Academy will be a great stepping stone for Terrance¡¯s rapid growth!

    And it will also serve as afortable ce for him to put some theories into practice.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Hoenn, teport City, Harbor.

    Sinnoh region is located north of the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn Region. It consists of the Sinnoh maind, the Battle Zone on the northeastern ind, and several smaller inds scattered on both sides of the region.

    As Terrance boarded the ship bound for the Sinnoh Region, he took a deep breath. This was his second long journey, with the first one being from the Kanto maind to the Hoenn maind.

    After arriving in the Sinnoh maind, Master Victor would no longer apany Terrance. Since June was going to pursue her own dreams, Master Victor, as her teacher, couldn¡¯t expect to not show up at all. He needs to visit Little June¡¯s family andmunicate with her parents. After all, she is just a 10-year-old girl who still relies on her parents¡¯ care and concern.

    June Joy, having made a different choice from most of her family, was facing great pressure at the moment and needed Master Victor¡¯s assistance and guidance.

    Terrance had seen Little June¡¯s emails.

    She was a different kind of Joy.

    ¡°I want to be a Professor.¡±

    ¡°I developed this idea during my travels with teacher. Rather than staying in one ce to heal Pok¨¦mon injuries for Trainers, I¡¯d prefer to go to deserts, snowy mountains, grasnds, or peaks to help homeless Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°When an area¡¯s ecology copses, the first to suffer are often the wild Pok¨¦mon living there.¡±

    ¡°The cause of their current situation is the extensive capturing of Pok¨¦mon by Trainers and the formation of cities.¡±

    ¡°I may not be strong, but I hope to make people realize that both humans and Pok¨¦mon should be part of this world.¡±

    ¡°I n to go to Kalos Region, where the ecological damage is most severe. If I can, I hope to engage in research on ecological conservation.¡±

    Terrance smiled wryly. This little girl was a ¡°real¡± ten years old, but her awareness made Terrance feel a bit ashamed.

    Perhaps family background and the environment where one grows y a role. Each person has their own unique ideas¡­

    Terrance heaved a sigh and could only silently wish Little June well in his heart.

    As a gentle breeze blew, he nced back at the gradually shrinking Hoenn maind. The image of the Mt. Cor, which spans the entire Sinnoh region and divides the Sinnoh maind into east and west, appeared in Terrance¡¯s mind.

    Goodbye, Hoenn.

    (End of Volume 1)

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 Chapter 49: Snowpoint City

    Chapter 49: Snowpoint City

    Sinnoh region has many uniquendmarks.

    They include tourist attractions like Hotel Grand Lake and Amity Square, as well as natural wonders like the Four Great Lakes and the lush and deep Eterna Forest. But without a doubt, the centralndmark of Sinnoh region is Mt. Cor. Standing in the middle of Sinnoh, extending from the barrennds in the north to the end of the maind in the south, Mt. Cor divides the entire Sinnoh region in two.

    Snowpoint City.

    Known as the ¡°City of snow and glittering ice,¡± it is covered in snow throughout the year, thanks to the snowfall from the peak of Mt. Cor, which keeps the temperature low.

    Outside the Pok¨¦mon Center, a young boy exhaled white breath, his head almost retracting into his neck, his body trembling incessantly.

    ¡°I was careless.¡±

    ¡°I actually forgot about the weather of Mt. Cor¡­¡±

    The boy with brown hair was wearing only a shirt,pletely out of ce among the people around him who were bundled up in thick clothes. This instantly darkened his expression.

    ¡°Master Victor¡­ didn¡¯t even remind me.¡±

    Terrance felt despair!

    After arriving in Sinnoh, his second stop was Snowpoint City.

    Crown Academy is located in the northern part of Mt. Cor, an area with sparse poption, with Snowpoint City being the main region.

    Due to the snow blowing down from the peak of Mt. Cor, the northern region is not only cold, but the roads leading north are also particrly treacherous.

    The academy was quite a distance from Snowpoint City, and Terrance, holding a map, looked at the circled position on it and let out a long sigh.

    ¡°What a disaster¡­¡±

    ¡°Swablu and Beautifly, these two don¡¯t even want toe out now. They¡¯re hiding in their Pok¨¦ Balls.¡±

    The difference in weather between Snowpoint City and the Hoenn region is quite evident, and both Swablu and Beautifly dislike the icy environment.

    Terranceforted himself; he will allow them to be willful for two days. Once they arrive at Crown Academy, no matter how cold it is, they muste out and do some training.

    Flying-type Swablu and Beautifly must ovee this major obstacle of ¡°ice¡±.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Terrance walked through Snowpoint City, trembling with cold.

    He has to leave immediately and reach Crown Academy before nightfall, or else he suspects he might freeze to death on the way.

    As Terrance passed by a clothing store, he nced through the ss and his mouth watered at the sight of the fluffy cotton clothes hanging up.

    Terrance, a young and promising Junior Breeder, is now facing a major crisis¡­

    Having lived in the warm southern region of the Hoenn maind for years, Terrance was taken aback when he arrived in Sinnoh and realized that none of the clothes he had packed were suitable for this weather.

    ¡°This is too much.¡±

    ¡°Too much?¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­ Huh?¡±

    Terrance¡¯s eyebrows twitched as he realized that the voice just now didn¡¯t sound like an echo¡­ but a¡­ female voice?

    Turning around, Terrance saw a girl standing behind him, around the same age, wearing a skirt and short sleeves.

    ¡°Are you a Trainer from outside? Are you facing any difficulties?¡± The girl looked friendly, staring at Terrance with pure eyes.

    ¡°Well¡­¡±

    Terrance¡¯s mouth twitched as he looked at the youthful and energetic girl in a short skirt, but he held back his words of ¡°I¡¯m cold.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Terrance fell silent and said.

    ¡°By the way, your scarf is so cute. Hey, hey, where did you buy it?¡± Suddenly, the girl put her hands on Terrance¡¯s shoulders, her eyes sparkling as she looked at his scarf.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Terrance was startled, and cold sweat ran down his face.

    ¡°It was given to me by my grandmother.¡± Awkwardly smiling, Terrance pushed the girl away.

    ¡°Your grandmother? Did she make it herself? It¡¯s so cute¡­¡±

    How is it cute¡­

    ncing at the light yellow scarf, it¡¯s the only thing Terrance could find to keep himself warm, although it¡¯s warm¡­ he couldn¡¯t find anything cute about it.

    Seemingly sensing Terrance¡¯s helplessness, the girl paused for a moment, then smiled and said, ¡°Sorry about that. Are you a Trainer?¡±

    ¡°You want to battle?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Of course! It¡¯s rare for Trainers toe to Snowpoint City. I haven¡¯t battled an unfamiliar Trainer in a long time~~¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s quite pitiful,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Oh~ So you agree?!¡±

    ¡°No, I refuse. I¡¯m in a hurry. Maybe we¡¯ll meet again if fate allows.¡± Adjusting his scarf, Terrance exhaled a breath of cold air, andzily walked past the girl.

    ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go! I¡¯m Candice, the Gym Leader of the Snowpoint Gym. Don¡¯t you want to challenge the Snowpoint Gym?¡± The girl named Candice quickly spoke after seeing Terrance¡¯s disregard.

    Terrance stopped.

    ¡°You¡¯re a Gym Trainer?¡±

    He was doubtful. This Candice wasn¡¯t even 10 years old. Even if they wouldn¡¯t intentionally make it difficult for challengers, the Gym¡¯s casual attitude seems questionable.

    ¡°Well¡­ not yet, but I will be a Gym Trainer eventually!¡± Candice hesitated for a moment, then says firmly.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Terrance resumed walking.

    ¡°Hey¡­ don¡¯t be so heartless. Let¡¯s battle. How can a Trainer refuse a challenge? Even if you have somewhere to go, you can leave after the battle.¡±

    Terrance had to admit that she has a point.

    ¡°Compared to Little June, this one really seems like a 10-year-old girl.¡±

    Sigh¡­

    ¡°I¡¯m in a hurry. We can battle next time.¡±

    ¡°Come on~ Heading south¡­even if you¡¯re pretending to go somewhere, you should at least find the right direction first.¡±

    To the south of Snowpoint City lies Mt. Cor, which is covered in umted snow for years.

    Even if he wants to leave Snowpoint City, going south is definitely not the way.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to school.¡± Uttering these slightly peculiar words, Terrance suddenly felt a lot younger.

    Going to school¡­. on Earth, he would still be a primary school student at this age!

    But in this world, human beings grow up quickly in general, and even children mature much earlier than on Earth.

    ¡°School? In that direction, are you going to Crown Academy?¡± Candice was taken aback, her eyes widening in surprise.

    ¡°But Crown Academy¡¯s school term has already started. Hey!¡±

    After saying that, she continued to stare at Terrance with a puzzled expression.

    ¡°You know about Crown Academy¡­¡± Didn¡¯t Master Victor say that Crown Academy has been in decline for a long time, and not many people know about it anymore?

    ¡°Of course!¡± Candice wore a smug expression. ¡°Got it, if you¡¯re going to Crown Academy, the road is going to be bad. But if you win against me in a battle, I¡¯ll tell you a shortcut!¡±

    ¡°A battle, huh? Fine. Where shall we do it?¡±

    In the end, Terrance followed Candice as if it were the expected course of action.

    To make it easier to reach his destination, it¡¯s good to warm up with a battle first.

    As they walked ahead, Candice was filled with joy. ¡°It¡¯s right up ahead, Pok¨¦mon Trainer¡¯s School. There¡¯s a battle arena there.¡±

    ¡°A school?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s responsible for teaching the knowledge about Trainers to the kids in the city.¡±

    Terrance stared at the distant building, feeling a bit stunned. ¡°Doing something like that¡­¡±

    Even in a city, there probably aren¡¯t many families who support their children bing Trainers. Establishing such a school would bepletely thankless and challenging. However, Terrance remembered Farbor Town, which,pared to other towns or cities, was too remote and backward. Few Trainers had emerged from there, and even a Pok¨¦mon Center had not been established there yet.

    If Farbor Town had a school like this, perhaps the current situation would be better?

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 Chapter 50: Magnificent Battle

    Chapter 50: Magnificent Battle

    Candice was also a student at this Pok¨¦mon Trainer¡¯s School. As soon as she entered, after learning that there would be a battle to watch, many children inside the school ran out excitedly. It was incredibly attractive for these kids who had yet to obtain their first Pok¨¦mon from a Professor to witness a battle between Trainers.

    Candice was full of confidence as she led Terrance to the battle arena and found a middle-aged man from the school to act as the referee.

    ¡°Let¡¯s make it a 1v1 battle,¡± Terrance said.

    He only had two Pok¨¦mon with him, Beautifly and Swablu. The options were either 1v1 or 2v2, and to save time, Terrance chose the former.

    ¡°Alright, no problem!¡±

    Candice epted everything and continued, ¡°I¡¯m sending out¡ª-Snover!¡±

    Standing on opposite sides of the arena, Candice was the first to throw out her Pok¨¦ Ball.

    With a sh of white light, a Pok¨¦mon resembling a tree stump with a bamboo cap appeared. However, its cap was entirely white, and its arms had a deep green hue. Standing in the arena, it looked incredibly calm.

    ¡°So it¡¯s Snover!¡± Terrance observed the opponent.

    Snover was a Pok¨¦mon of the Ice and Grass Type. It usually lives in the snowy mountains and rarelyes across humans. Therefore, if it came across one, it would often curiously approach them.

    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll send out Beautifly.¡±

    Beautifly still hasn¡¯t mastered many powerful moves. Terrance hadn¡¯t specifically trained it in that aspect. For Beautifly, its battlefield was the stage of Pok¨¦mon Contests, where the skillful use of moves took priority.

    Even in ordinary battles, this point can be demonstrated!

    ¡°This Pok¨¦mon is¡­¡± Candice curiously looked at Terrance. ¡°Beautifly, are you a Trainer from the Hoenn region?¡±

    ¡°Beautifly is a Bug/Flying Type, right? But I won¡¯t hold back!¡±

    ¡°Of course,¡± Terrance chuckled. ¡°By the way, this is my first battle against a Trainer.¡±

    ¡°But I advise you to give it your all. I believe we are quite powerful.¡±

    Terrance didn¡¯t want her to take them lightly, moreover in terms of battle experience, he wasn¡¯tcking at all.

    ¡°What? Your first battle¡­¡± Candice looked surprised at Terrance, but upon thinking, it was quite fitting for a rookie Trainer of his age.

    ¡°The battle rules are 1v1. When one Pok¨¦mon bes unable to battle, the battle will end. Then, I will dere the battle has begun!¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°You can make the first move,¡± Candice shouted.

    ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite. Beautifly, use Gust!¡±

    Following Terrance¡¯smand, Beautifly pped its beautiful wings. The already cold weather became even chillier under the gusts of wind, making everyone around feel the icy air.

    The most immediate effect could be felt by Snover, the main target of the Gust move.

    Gust Move caused Candice¡¯s skirt to flutter, but she paid no mind. ¡°This level of cold wind won¡¯t harm Snover. It has always lived on top of Mt. Cor!¡±

    ¡°Oh, I see,¡± Terrance smiled.

    Despite the strong wind, Snover remained standing there, seemingly unaffected by it.

    ¡°Now, it¡¯s our turn to attack. Snover, counter with Icy Wind!¡±

    Compared to Beautifly¡¯s Gust, Snover blew out a chilling wind mixed with ice crystals. It truly resembled a storm in a blizzard, appearing even more magnificent and powerful.

    ¡°Coo~¡±

    Caught in the Icy Wind, Beautifly showed a pained expression and its movements became sluggish. It still hadn¡¯t adapted to the cold environment.

    ¡°Endure it!¡± Terrance eximed.

    ¡°Can you feel the airflow around you clearly? Glide along the Icy Wind!¡±

    Tailwind Move!

    Amidst the fierce wind, sensing the airflow and utilizing the wind¡¯s direction, Beautifly increased its speed with the help of the wind¡¯s power.

    Beautifly struggled to p its wings, creating a whirlwind amidst the storm. Finally, to Candice¡¯s disbelief, Beautifly effortlessly danced in the midst of the Icy Wind!

    In the sky filled with ice crystals, Beautifly controlled its graceful figure, its dancing movements like the most enchanting melody, adorned with sparkling frost, adding a dreamlike beauty to its flight.

    ¡°Interesting, very interesting. But how long can Beautifly endure the cold wind?¡± Candice became excited. She realized that this opponent was different, unlike any Trainer she had battled before.

    ¡°It must be quite physically demanding. Let¡¯s capitalize on our advantage. Snover, disrupt Beautifly¡¯s movements with Ice Shard¡±

    Upon hearing this, Snover instantly created numerous ice chunks and quickly threw them towards Beautifly. The ice chunks were densely packed, sessfully blocking most of Beautifly¡¯s flight path.

    Candice wore a smug expression. In her eyes, Beautifly was already trapped.

    However, when she looked at Terrance, she noticed he showed no signs of panic on his face. This made Candice calm down and observe the situation on the battlefield.

    Then, she witnessed an extremely shocking scene.

    Not only was Beautifly undisturbed by the iing Ice Shards, but it also danced in the sky even more freely and agilely. This was the only assessment Candice coulde up with for Beautifly at the moment.

    Facing the dual attack of Icy Wind and Ice Shards, Beautifly wlessly utilized its agility, taking advantage of every crucial moment to effortlessly dodge all the attacks!

    ¡°How is that possible!¡±

    Candice was taken aback. She could clearly see Beautifly showing signs of difort in the Icy Wind. How could it concentrate and control its flight despite the threat of Ice Shard?

    ¡°Beautifly, Electroweb!¡±

    Just as Candice hesitated, with a sharp crackling sound, arge surrounded by golden electricity formed and descended from the sky, covering Snover.

    ¡°Oh no¡­ Snover, quickly break it with Razor Leaf.¡±

    Faced with the iing Electroweb, Snover hastily threw several leaves. The sharp des flew toward the Electroweb, and the two moves collided directly.

    When the leaves touched the Electroweb, they were initially hindered by the electric current, but then they cut through the silk. However, Snover¡¯s Razor Leaf had too few leaves, and due to the interference of the electric current, only a portion of the Electroweb¡¯s structure was destroyed.

    ¡°Use another Razor Leaf!¡±

    Candice was clearly unwilling to give up. She gave themand, and Snover again assumed the pose to execute the move, fully focused on destroying the Electroweb. While the Razor Leaf waspleting, Terrance¡¯s voice resounded once again.

    ¡°Finish it off.¡±

    Razor Leaf sliced through the remaining Electroweb, but as Terrance¡¯s voice fell, Snover¡¯s feet were entangled by strands of silk, causing it to be pulled down to the ground.

    ¡°What¡­ that angle¡­¡± Candice¡¯ eyes widened, looking up towards the sky. Beautifly, which was originally far away from Snover, had spewed out a thin and straight silk thread, directly wrapping around Snover¡¯s ankle!

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 Chapter 51: Surprising, isnâ€™t it?

    Chapter 51: Surprising, isn¡¯t it?

    ¡°How is it possible, with just a few strands of silk¡­¡± Candice couldn¡¯t finish speaking as she found it to be too incredulous. In this chilly weather, the silk threads were as straight as steel wires¡­ This Beautifly had mastered the control of silk to such an extent that it had reached a level of perfection.

    ¡°Snover, use Razor Leaf once again to destroy the silk,¡± she urgentlymanded. The fallen Snover immediately tried to adjust its body, preparing to unleash Razor Leaf. However, before it could react, it felt a tingling sensation running through its body, and its stamina began to decrease.

    ¡°Beautifly, Absorb!¡±

    In full view of everyone, Snover¡¯ energy kept flowing towards Beautifly through the silk threads.

    ¡°Snover¡ª¡±

    Candice was greatly rmed and quickly called out several times.

    ¡°Ung~¡±

    Snover furrowed its brow and responded weakly.

    ¡°It seems¡­ the power of Absorb Move is still too weak. It¡¯s time for Beautifly to learn Mega Drain and Giga Drain¡­¡± Terrance observed the situation in the arena. Despite having its energy absorbed, Snover remained conscious. If it wasn¡¯t due to the opponent¡¯s strong willpower, then it must be because Beautifly¡¯s Absorb wasn¡¯t lethal enough for Snover.

    ¡°Don¡¯t give him a chance to react, Beautifly. Finish it with Air Cutter!¡±

    The raging winds around them became the perfect aid for Beautifly to unleash Air Cutter. The icy gusts, carrying a cutting edge, sliced towards Snover, causing it to panic and attempt to break free from the silk threads¡­

    However, it was unfortunate that Snover couldn¡¯t escape its fate of being hit on the vital spots by Air Cutter due to the tough silk. Its eyes turned into spirals, and it copsed to the ground.

    ¡°Snover is unable to battle, so the winner is¡­ uh¡­is¡­¡± The middle-aged man from the school raised a small red g and helplessly looked at the oue of the battle. As he was about to announce the winner, he suddenly froze, unable to continue speaking.

    ¡°Oh, right, I¡¯m Terrance from Farbor Town in the Hoenn region.¡±

    Terrance recalled Beautifly into the Pok¨¦ Ball, paying no attention to the battle¡¯s result. For him, the most important thing was¡­

    ¡°Candice, right? I won.¡± What he actually mean was, you should tell me how to easily get to Crown Academy.

    At this moment, Candice was still immersed in the battle and hadn¡¯t recovered from it. Watching the fainted Snover, she couldn¡¯t believe that she had lost so easily.

    Moreover, she lost to a kid who was about the same age as her!

    ¡°(¡Ño¡Ñ) Wow~~~~~~ Amazing~~~~~¡±

    ¡°(¡Ño¡Ñ) So strong~~~~~ He defeated Candice-senpai~~~~¡±

    The children around them had been staring wide-eyed since the battle started, holding their breaths as they watched this incredibly brilliant battle. Only at the end did their gaping mouths gradually close, admiration evident on their faces.

    Especially among these children, there was a little girl with deep red-orange hair color. Throughout the battle, her eyes were sparkling with bright little stars, never leaving from Beautifly.

    ¡°Candice, you know, Terrance and his Pok¨¦mon share a bond that surpasses yours. Did you notice? When Terrance gave amand, Beautifly executed its move almost instantaneously. It shows that there is a strong connection between them¡­¡± The middle-aged man approached Candice and spoke.

    ¡°You and Snover arecking that kind of bond.¡±

    ¡°Teacher¡­¡± Candice looked up and nced at Snover, who had recovered and said: ¡°I understand. Snover and I will be the best of friends.¡±

    ¡°Well then, Terrance, I won¡¯t lose to you in our next battle.¡±

    ¡°Sure.¡± Terrance smiled and then coughed.

    ¡°I understand, I understand. You want to go to Crown Academy, right? Then let my dad give you a ride.¡± Sighing, Candice didn¡¯t understand how this oddball before her could defeat her so easily.

    ¡°Is it really your first battle¡­¡±

    ¡°Also, I didn¡¯t expect you, Terrance, to be a student at Crown Academy. The tuition there must be very expensive, right?¡±

    ¡°Talking about tuition¡­ it should be expensive?¡± Terrance nodded. ¡°You said your dad can give me a ride? Is that okay?¡±

    Candice patted her chest. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no problem! Besides, he¡¯s going back to the academy anyway. Oh, I forgot to tell you, he¡¯s actually a teacher at the academy. Surprising, isn¡¯t it?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°So, you¡­¡±

    ¡°You want to know why I¡¯m not a student at Crown Academy.¡± Candice raised her finger and gestured back and forth. ¡°First, the tuition is very expensive. Second, I dislike the mountains. Third, I am determined to be Trainer of Snowpoint Gym, so I don¡¯t have time to go to school there. Fourth, I have friends at this school.¡±

    ¡°Although I¡¯m not sure what you¡¯re thinking, as long as you can get me to the academy, that¡¯s all that matters,¡± Terrance waved his hand dismissively. He had no interest in hearing other people¡¯s stories.

    He felt his fingers were almost numb from the cold¡­

    ¡­

    Candice¡¯s dad wasn¡¯t just a teacher at Crown Academy, he was also the current Gym Leader of Snowpoint Gym.

    Even the Pok¨¦mon Trainer¡¯s School in Snowpoint City was partially funded by Candice¡¯s dad.

    So Candice has been attending school in Snowpoint City since she was young. Because she had made friends here and wanted to inherit Snowpoint Gym as soon as possible, she declined the opportunity to go to Crown Academy for training.

    ¡°I agree with that. You can be an excellent Trainer even without studying at the academy.¡± Terrance agreed.

    At least, until he met Master Victor, he had never heard of academies¡­

    Candice listened with a puzzled expression. Giving up the chance to enroll in Crown Academy was something her dad criticized her for many times. However, Candice had made up her mind to improve her skills as soon as possible and seize the position of Gym Leader!

    ¡°What nonsense! Trainers like you who can¡¯t even distinguish basic knowledge would have died outside if it weren¡¯t for the League¡¯s exploration of the wilderness. In the past, except for a few brave fools, how many Trainers dared to travel alone? The glory of Crown Academy hundred years ago was something that you youngsters can¡¯t even imagine.¡±

    ¡°You show no respect for the efforts of the past. Kid, are you really nning to study at Crown Academy? I remember all five new students enrolled this year.¡±

    At this moment, both Candice and Terrance, who were having a conversation in a room, were startled by the sudden arrival of someone behind them.

    It was a bespectacled middle-aged man who looked knowledgeable but seemed to have a bad temper, giving off a cold aura.

    ¡°Dad¡­¡± Seeing this man, Candice¡¯s face became bitter.

    ¡°I¡¯m Isaac, Candice¡¯s father. You¡¯re the Trainer who defeated her, right?¡± A glint shed in his sses as the man, with an unfriendly gaze, stared at Terrance.

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 Chapter 52: Repaying a favor

    Chapter 52: Repaying a favor

    ¡°Um¡­ Mr. Issac, hello, I am Terrance,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°As for the matter of enrolling in Crown Academy, I have a rmender, so I should be considered a ¡®transfer student,¡¯?¡± Terrance thought for a moment and said.

    Transfer student.

    Issac looked at the young man with suspicion. It was rare for Crown Academy to have transfer students. Each student¡¯s spot was highly valuable. Besides families willing to pay, only individuals who had made significant contributions to the academy such as professors, researchers, teachers or members of the administration had the qualification.

    It was generally impossible for an ordinary person to transfer after the enrollment date at a ce like Crown Academy.

    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll believe you then.¡± Issac said casually, turning his head. ¡°Candice, do you now realize your shorings? Right now, you are still too young to inherit Snowpoint Gym!¡±

    ¡°What?! Next time I will definitely win, and sooner orter, I will defeat you and be the Gym Trainer!¡± Candice red back, refusing to back down.

    Terrance watched the father and daughter with disinterest and started observing outside the window.

    Several little boys and girls were ying together with Pok¨¦mon in the courtyard, having a great time.

    ¡°Mr. Issac¡­ Why do you want to invest in a Pok¨¦mon Trainer¡¯s School?¡± Terrance looked at the children outside, feeling emotional. When he was in Farbor Town, the children there didn¡¯t have such treatment. They didn¡¯t just get to spend time with various Pok¨¦mon but also had the chance to acquire fundamental Trainer knowledge. This kind of educational exposure was truly vital for young kids.

    Interrupting the squabble between the father and daughter, Terrance¡¯s question caught their attention.

    ¡°Of course, it is to have everyone understand Pok¨¦mon better and be friends with them,¡± Candice casually replied.

    Mr. Isaac looked at Terrance with a hint of surprise. The intention behind this question¡­ For a moment, he didn¡¯t know what answer Terrance was seeking from him.

    When he met Brock in Lilycove City, he realized that the current timeline was much earlier than the beginning of the plot. The modernization was not evident in most ces yet. Although the requirements to be a Trainer had been lowered, it hadn¡¯t reached every household yet or gained everyone¡¯s attention.

    In other words, most Trainers at this time weren¡¯t ¡°valuable.¡±

    Except for a few elites, most of them were just following their dreams.

    In such a situation, Mr. Isaac¡¯s willingness to personally fund a ce for the children of Snowpoint City to learn about Trainers and Pok¨¦mon reflects an exceptionally noble mindset.

    ¡°Candice is right. I just hope that humans and Pok¨¦mon can coexist peacefully through this bond of Trainers,¡± Issac observed Terrance¡¯s expression, but he couldn¡¯t discern anything.

    ¡°I see,¡± Terrance nodded.

    ¡°Terrance, right? I still have one more day off. How about we leave early tomorrow morning?¡± Issac suggested.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Fortunately, Terrance was persuaded to stay and didn¡¯t have to search for amodation on his own. As dinner time arrived, Terrance shamelessly adhered to his ¡°if you can freeload, then freeload¡± principle and spent the night peacefully.

    The next morning, Mr. Issac drove his personal car and set off with Terrance.

    ¡°Dad, be careful on the way~ And Terrance, don¡¯t ck off on training. Let¡¯s have an all-out battle next time!¡± Candice waved at them. The car started with a buzzing sound, emitting a puff of smoke as it quickly sped away from the city.

    There was a small road created by humans from Snowpoint City to Crown Academy that could barely let a car pass. Perhaps due to the noise it made, they rarely encountered wild Pok¨¦mon along the way, making the journey smooth.

    After about an hour¡­

    Mr. Issac parked the car by the roadside.

    ¡°Let¡¯s get off. From here on, we have to walk. There¡¯s no road that can be traversed by vehicles in this direction.¡±

    Terrance was quite surprised¡­ He thought he could just rx and reach the destination without any effort, but in the end, they still had to walk¡­

    ¡°Is it okay to leave the car here? What if a mischievous Pok¨¦mon causes trouble¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s fine. Take a look over there,¡± Mr. Issac pointed into the distance. Terrance followed his gaze and saw a Pok¨¦mon standing on the side of the mountain, covered in white fur, with a horn-like thing resembling a sickle on its head. It was looking down at them from high above.

    ¡°Disaster Pok¨¦mon, Absol¡ª¡± Terrance eximed in astonishment.

    ¡°Not bad, you actually know about Absol and didn¡¯t even used the Pok¨¦dex. No wonder you were able to defeat Candice. That makes you much stronger than a rookie Trainer,¡± Mr. Issac said. ¡°That child lives nearby. If there¡¯s an avnche on a snowy day, it will be the first to notify people passing by.¡±

    ¡°With its help watching over the car, there¡¯s no problem,¡± Mr. Issac gestured towards Absol and led Terrance to continue towards Mt. Cor.

    Without a t road, walking became even more difficult.

    ¡°That Absol, is it Mr. Issac¡¯s Pok¨¦mon?¡± On the way, Terrance remembered the Absol from earlier. It seemed to have an extraordinary bond with Mr. Issac.

    ¡°Hehe, not exactly,¡± Mr. Issac shook his head. ¡°When I was young, that Absol saved me. It was also then that I aspired to be a Trainer.¡±

    Terrance remained silent, clearly waiting for him to finish.

    ¡°But at that time, Snowpoint City was still very poor, and due to its proximity to Mt. Cor, the weather was harsh. Very few wealthy people were willing toe here to develop this ce.¡±

    ¡°So how did you be a teacher at Crown Academy?¡± Terrance suddenly had a question.

    ¡°Be a teacher¡­¡±

    ¡°No, I should say I became a student. I¡¯ve also graduated from Crown Academy. At that time, in order to be a Trainer, I had no way out due to my family¡¯s circumstances. When I heard about the existence of such an educational institution on Mt. Cor, I thought of going there to study.¡±

    ¡°I had to put in a lot of effort to enter Crown Academy at that time. If it wasn¡¯t for my kind-hearted teacher who saw me, a child, making the journey all the way there¡­ I probably wouldn¡¯t have had the qualification to enter Crown Academy.¡±

    Saying that, he sighed, ¡°After graduating from Crown Academy, I became an excellent Trainer as others would say, and it changed my life. But people like me are too few. Most people end up fading away in reality.¡±

    ¡°So, is that the real purpose behind your investment in the Pok¨¦mon Trainer¡¯s School?¡± Terrance¡¯s eyes shed with surprise as he looked at him

    ¡°Well, you could say that. After graduating from the academy, I applied for Gym qualification from the Pok¨¦mon League and established Snowpoint Gym. Snowpoint City gradually developed as a result. Moreover, in recent years, the number of Trainers has increased significantly, and even in this remote city, there¡¯s a growing presence of people.¡±

    ¡°Moreover, Snowpoint City is close to Mt. Cor, and Trainers also like toe here to capture powerful Pok¨¦mon¡­¡±

    Leading Terrance, a transfer student from Crown Academy, Issac couldn¡¯t fathom the emotions he must be feeling knowing that he would soon enter the academy.

    But in order to be a student of Crown Academy, he pushed himself to the limits and, with a stroke of luck, managed to change his own fate.

    Crown Academy held an indelible emotional significance for Mr. Issac. So even after applying to be a Gym Leader after graduating, he still returned to the academy to be a teacher, continuing to educate the next generation of Trainers.

    Also, due to the remote and cold nature of Snowpoint City, it allowed Mr. Issac to handle both the roles of a teacher and a Gym Leader.

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 Chapter 53: Gloomy

    Chapter 53: Gloomy

    After venturing into Mt. Cor, Terrance and Mr. Issac walked for some time, crossing through ravines before a massive stone stele appeared in front of them, with the words ¡°Crown Academy¡± inscribed upon it.

    ¡°Here we are,¡± Mr. Issac said, leading Terrance forward.

    Before long, several boys and girls approached them with gloomy expressions on their bitter faces.

    These individuals wore athletic attire and had Pok¨¦ Balls fastened to their waists. They appeared to be Trainers. Upon seeing Mr. Issac approaching, they nced at him before greeting, ¡°Teacher Issac¡­ you¡¯ve returned.¡±

    The despondent tone of these people made Terrance look at them oddly. Since they referred to him as ¡°Teacher Issac,¡± they must be students of Crown Academy.

    Theirckluster demeanor¡­.. made Terrance wonder if he hade to the wrong ce. He felt a twinge of regret.

    Aren¡¯t Trainers supposed to be a group of vibrant and passionate individuals?

    Noticing Terrance¡¯s peculiar expression, Mr. Issac cleared his throat forcefully. He had just boasted about Crown Academy to Terrance, however, the group of students approaching them appeared groggy, walking with Chansey-like steps, which was quite embarrassing!

    ¡°Teacher Issac¡­ during your holiday, something significant happened within the academy. Please refrain from getting too worked up when you go back. We have missions to attend to, so we¡¯ll leave first¡­¡± The gloomy-faced youths paid no attention to Terrance, sighing as they walked away.

    ¡°Something significant¡­¡± Terrance felt a headacheing on. It seemed this ce wasn¡¯t as peaceful as he had thought.

    Taking a deep breath, Mr. Issac furrowed his brow and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

    ¡°Terrance, remember, once you be a student of Crown Academy, you must have your own pride and determination. You cannot let setbacks bring you down like those people earlier.¡±

    ¡°Many outstanding Trainers have emerged from Crown Academy, and their sess is directly linked to their hard work¡­¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Crown Academy was built within a massive enclosure surrounded by mountains. Due to its location on the outskirts of Mt. Cor, there were no fixed roads on any side, making it challenging for travelers to find the academy without guidance. If not for someone leading the way, locating the academy within the vast expanse of Mt. Cor would be extremely difficult.

    Within the academy, there was a ss for the newly enrolled students, known as the Beginner ss.

    There were also the Intermediate ss and Advanced ss, which required passing tests in order to progress, as well as the Graduation ss where the most exceptional students were ced.

    The students in the Graduation ss had an average age of fourteen or fifteen, and they dedicate themselves to rigorous training in preparation for the final ¡°graduation exam.¡± In Crown Academy, the graduation rate was remarkably low, with the majority of students simplypleting their studies without graduating. Moreover, the current student poption in Crown Academy only numbered around a hundred.

    This year, five new students were admitted, which was considered a decent number.

    As Mr. Issac entered the academy, the environment inside the walls contrasted sharply with Mt. Cor. There were lush trees and flowing streams, but the traces of human intervention were evident throughout. The credit for this transformation belonged mostly to Pok¨¦mon and technology.

    Terrance took a deep breath. He could ept this environment. It was much morefortable than Snowpoint City.

    ¡°Since you have a rmender, I will directly arrange your ss for you.¡± Before arranging Terrance¡¯s transfer to a ss, his eligibility for enrollment needed to be verified. Although it was highly unlikely for anyone to falsify such matters, the basic procedures still had to be followed. After all, Mr. Issac doesn¡¯t have the qualification to grant Terrance direct admission.

    The path Terrance was currently walking on was paved with bluestones, giving it a somewhat quaint feel.

    However, what slightly concerned Terrance was that, apart from the group of students who had just left, he had hardly seen anyone else along the way.

    The walls of Crown Academy were enormous, epassing arger area than Farbor Town. Terrance¡¯s mouth twitched. Could it be that such a vast ce only housed around a hundred students and teachers?

    It¡¯s rather tragic to be on the verge of decline.

    Over a month had passed since the start of the school year, and now Terrance had to deal with not only the enrollment procedures but also theplicated process of joining a ss in the middle of the course.

    Wide-eyed, he looked at the stout and chubby middle-aged man in front of him, who nodded kindly.

    ¡°You must be Terrance.¡±

    This chubby man was the administrator in charge of enrollment. After Mr. Issac brought Terrance here, the man didn¡¯t show much surprise.

    ¡°I have already been informed about your situation by the dean. Leave the transfer to me.¡±

    Mr. Issac, who was standing on the side, was speechless as he looked at Terrance. Connections with the dean? Which corporation¡¯s scion was this young man¡­

    Terrance received two specially tailored free sportswear sets, a student ID, and a dorm room¡¯s key. These were the basic items for a new student.

    ¡°Terrance, there are a total of four Beginner sses. Each ss has around four to five students and a teacher. Here is the detailed information about the four sses. Take a look and see if there¡¯s one suitable for you.¡±

    The chubby man handed Terrance a booklet containing some basic information about the four sses.

    Among these four sses, two were aimed at raising battle-oriented Trainers, one focused on training Coordinators for Pok¨¦mon Contests, and thest one¡­ was a special ss. Pointing his finger at it, Terrance¡¯ lips twitched as he asked, ¡°¡­ What¡¯s the deal with this ss that only has two people?¡±

    After receiving an exnation from the chubby man, Terrance fell silent¡­

    It seemed that the concept of having an ¡°elite ss¡± existed everywhere, which is a rather discriminatory practice.

    ¡°Are you interested in this ss¡­? If you want to join this ss, it might be troublesome,¡± the chubby man¡¯s brows furrowed. ¡°The teacher of this ss is extremely picky¡­ If you don¡¯t meet his standards¡­ there¡¯s basically no hope.¡±

    Moreover, due to the previous incident, the teacher even had a quarrel with the dean. He probably wouldn¡¯t even give the dean face¡­ The chubby man didn¡¯t say this out loud.

    ¡°Besides¡­¡± the chubby man¡¯s face drooped. When he received the news from the principal about admitting a transfer student, he had initially intended to assign Terrance to the best teacher. However, after notifying that strange teacher, he was berated and sent back.

    Trainers like Terrance, who relied on connections andcked ¡°strength,¡± were not well-liked by that particr teacher.

    ¡°It¡¯s alright¡­¡± Terrance smiled. It was just Beginner ss, and his interests didn¡¯t lie here.

    ¡°I remember¡­ we have a ss in our academy dedicated to teaching Breeder knowledge, right?¡±

    ¡°Breeders!¡± The chubby man was taken aback, not expecting Terrance to be interested in Breeders.

    ¡°Indeed, there is such a ss, and it has a rtivelyrger number of students, about eight. However, our academy only has this one ce for raising Breeders, and this ss isn¡¯t divided into ranks¡­¡±

    ¡°To graduate, you must obtain the Junior Breeder¡¯s certification!¡±

    Breeder knowledge includes theory and practical aspects. Few children are willing to study it. Compared to battling and training with Pok¨¦mon, burying one¡¯s head in books and memorization can be quite dull. Therefore, there is only one ss for Breeders in the entire academy.

    ¡°I see. That¡¯s great, then.¡± Terrance smiled. He had already known about this ss at Crown Academy. Although the graduation requirements might not be easierpared to the Trainer sses, for him¡­

    As long as he was willing, he could apply for graduation at any time!

    The average age of the students in the Graduation ss was fourteen, and the average age of the Joy family members who passed the Junior Breeder examination was also around fourteen. The two numbers coincided, but Terrance was a ¡°freak.¡±

    ¡°You should think carefully. It can be quite troublesome to transfer ssester,¡± the chubby man said earnestly. In the past, some people had chosen the Breeder ss, thinking there were no promotion exams, only to be overwhelmed by the heavy workload.

    ¡°I think I¡¯ll be fine,¡± Terrance replied with a warm smile.

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 Chapter 54: Thereâ€™s someone outside!

    Chapter 54: There¡¯s someone outside!

    Breeder ss can be said to be the most special ss in Crown Academy because Breeders are required to memorize and familiarize themselves with a lot of the knowledge, so most people are allowed to do ¡°Self-study¡±.

    Only during practical courses andplex theoretical discussions, the teachers would gather everyone for unified exnations.

    For the most part, the students arrange their own time, and if they have any doubts, they can consult the teachers individually.

    This is exactly what Terrance wants: no strict timings, afortable environment that allows him to fully bond with his Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Are you interested in being a Breeder?¡±

    ¡°If you want to enter the Breeder ss, you must have strong self-discipline. Only through continuous umtion can you be an outstanding Breeder. Passing the Junior Breeder assessment is not something you can achieve by simply studying casually.¡±

    Mr. Issac sighed, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that you have talent in battles. How could someone who can defeat Candice develop an interest in being a Breeder?¡±

    Terrance rolled his eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. I¡¯m already an excellent Breeder.¡±

    Finding his own dorm room and dealing with the teachers and ss are Terrance¡¯s matters. Mr. Issac doesn¡¯t need to take care of everything for Terrance.

    After Terrance left, the chubby man and Issac exchanged nces.

    Issac didn¡¯t forget about the gloomy students he had just encountered. It¡¯s not a trivial matter to make Trainers as outstanding as them feel gloomy.

    ¡°Did you bring that little guy here?¡± After Terrance left, the chubby man¡¯s demeanor transformed from amiability to seriousness. ¡°It seems like Dean values him a lot. Is there something special about him?¡±

    ¡°Oh? There¡¯s information that even the famous Gotou doesn¡¯t know.¡± Issac adjusted his sses and smiled at the chubby man named Gotou.

    If Terrance was here, he would be very surprised because since the moment he met Mr. Issac, he had never seen a smile on the face of this bespectacled man.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I never expected a transfer student toe.¡± Letting out a yawn, Gotou continued, ¡°Old friend, I guess you still weren¡¯t able to persuade your daughter toe here, huh?¡±

    ¡°What happened? What¡¯s going on at the academy?¡± Issac also became serious as he looked at Gotou. For Gotou, who knew everything like the back of his hand, to say such words, it seemed that something significant had indeed urred at the academy.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Ah~ Ah~ Ah~ This is¡­¡±

    Looking at his ¡°dorm room¡± in surprise, Terrance almost wanted to devote his heart to the academy.

    It was so luxurious.

    Especially the notebook-styleputer on the table, it had a fatal attraction to Terrance.

    ¡°So this is what Master Victor meant by ¡®the academy¡¯s foundation?''¡±

    The ancient academy, which has been passed down for a hundred years, must have umted an enormous wealth of resources. In the Old Green House, a television was considered a treasure in the eyes of the children. They didn¡¯t even dare to think about something like aputer.

    Just the thought that each student would have such a setup made Terrance feel emotional. With this notebook, he would find it much easier to calcte forms and data in the future.

    ¡°And it¡¯s a single room, just as I like it.¡± The room wasn¡¯t big, but it was enough for one person. In this building, the residents were all students and teachers of the Breeder ss, as well as some professors from the research department.

    It can be said that the students living in this building were very fortunate.

    The teachers capable of teaching in the Breeder ss were generally at the Intermediate Breeder level, with a few seasoned researchers who have earned their Senior Breeder credentials.

    Living near this group of experts, having the opportunity to ask them questions and learn from their wealth of knowledge, would undoubtedly make studying a breeze. As the saying goes, ¡°The pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first.¡±

    ¡°Just now, that chubby man said it¡¯s a rare ¡®theory ss¡¯ for the Breeder ss today, so there are basically no people in the building. Should I visit the seniors living in this building first¡­¡±

    ¡°Or should I go to the Breeder ss and report my arrival?¡±

    After careful consideration, Terrance thought it would be better to get familiar with the Breeder ss first, at least he should ¡°check in¡± with his ss teacher.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    It wasn¡¯t just the Breeder ss; there was a solemn atmosphere hanging over the Battle ss, Coordinator ss, whether it was the Beginner, Advanced, or even the Graduation ss.

    Looking from the outside, the Breeder ss was being taught by a middle-aged man, around thirty years old. He wore checkered pants and a white shirt, his expression unnatural as he looked down at the eight students below, his anger evident.

    ¡°Do you think this incident has nothing to do with our Breeder ss?¡±

    ¡°Based on your analysis just now, it seems like you don¡¯t care or think that it concerns Breeders.¡±

    ¡°But let me make it clear to you that the other person involved is also a Breeder, and not just any Breeder, but an Intermediate Breeder, just like me.¡±

    ¡°This incident is not a coincidence, it¡¯s inevitable. You have been spoiled for far too long, thinking that graduating at fourteen as a Junior Breeder is something remarkable. This is a sign ofck of ambition!¡±

    ¡°If it continues like this, our academy will be on the brink of ruin¡­¡±

    ¡°I passed the Junior Breeder assessment at the age of sixteen, which is not worth boasting about and may even be inferior to some of you. But times are changing, and you have better conditions. If you think you can leave Crown Academy with this level, you can, but the future will definitely belong to those who work harder.¡±

    As the Breeder ss¡¯ teacher continued his admonishment, the eight students of varying ages from ten to fourteen remained silent, not daring to utter a word.

    There were even one or two girls who didn¡¯t dare raise their heads to meet the teacher¡¯s gaze.

    After that incident, the higher-ups and teachers of Crown Academy went through a period of reflection, which was followed by a deep sense of powerlessness.

    If things continued this way, the academy might truly be a thing of the past and Crown Academy, one of the few remaining orthodox institutions of learning in the world, would be on the verge of extinction.

    Perhaps in five or six years, the academy would indeed face the possibility of disappearing.

    With the increasing poprity and upgrades of mechanisms in Gyms and League Conferences, there has been a growing number of Trainers going on journeys. Even though their skill levels vary, the vast number of Trainers allows the few talented ones to stand out, rapidly grow, and umte various experiences during their journeys.

    Inparison, the academy¡¯s slow-paced theoretical teaching seems impractical. However, the academy was also undergoing its own changes and introducing many measures that were beneficial to the students.

    But over the years, the level of Trainers graduating from the academy had been less than satisfactory. Even the cream of the crop from the Graduation ss, after four or five years, only numbered in the single digits. Their achievements in the League Conference were only at the level of the top three, far from meeting the expectations of a perfect championship.

    In thispetition designed to select talented people, the younger the winner, and the better their performance, the more attractive they were to the Pok¨¦mon League.

    Champions after the age of fifteen are indeed impressive, but in this kind of annual and frequently heldpetition with varying levels ofpetition, their achievements don¡¯t seem as extraordinary.

    The atmosphere in the Breeder ss was very quiet, but it was ultimately broken by Terrance, who was eavesdropping by the window.

    With a student¡¯s remark of ¡°There¡¯s someone outside,¡± everyone immediately noticed him.

    Clearing his throat in embarrassment, Terrance pushed open the door and walked in, politely greeting everyone, ¡°Hello, everyone.¡±

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 Chapter 55: The most talented Trainer

    Chapter 55: The most talented Trainer

    ¡°Excuse me, student, is there something you need?¡± Forrest, standing on the podium, frowned and asked.

    In Crown Academy, it was impossible for any teacher to remember all the hundreds of students.

    Terrance took a look at them. The teacher still looked angry, while the students below were all well-behaved, and everything looked harmonious.

    ¡°My name is Terrance, and I am the new student of this ss, uh¡­ I should say I¡¯m a ¡®transfer student¡¯ who just arrived today.¡±

    ¡°A transfer student? I haven¡¯t received any news,¡± Forrest looked puzzled, observing the boy who seemed to be around ten years old.

    All five new students for this year have already been assigned their sses, and it has been a month since the start of the school year, so Terrance¡¯s sudden appearance was too abrupt.

    ¡°I see¡­ Well, that could be troublesome.¡± Terrance himself was surprised.

    The teacher named Forrest seemed to still be angry. After saying ¡°ss dismissed¡± to the students below, he quickly left after a brief exchange with Terrance.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go and find out the situation. Terrance, right? Please wait here for a moment.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Crown Academy¡­ what exactly happened here?¡± Terrance¡¯ eyes widened. This ce was nothing like what Master Victor had described.

    The moment Teacher Forrest left, the eight students of the Breeder ss started talking animatedly.

    ¡°Hey, are you really a transfer student? I¡¯m Chiba, and my dream is to create universal Pokemon food,¡± shouted a boy with porcupine-like hair.

    ¡°Neer, you didn¡¯t choose this ss just because there are no exams for promotion to the next ss, did you?¡± said another older boy with red hair.

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Terrance looked around the ssroom; there were a few empty seats due to the low number of students.

    ¡°I¡¯m neither a transfer student nor a new student. Didn¡¯t you all listen properly? My name is Terrance, and I¡¯vee from Farbor Town in the Hoenn region.¡±

    Minding his own business, Terrance walked to the nearest empty seat and sat down.

    ¡°Was that person our ss teacher just now?¡±

    ¡°Can you tell me what¡¯s going on? I¡¯ve felt that the atmosphere in the academy has not been quite right ever since I arrived. What exactly happened here?¡± Terrance looked interestedly at the group of boys and girls with a curious expression in his eyes.

    Everyone, whether Trainers, Breeders, teachers, or students, seemed troubled by the same thing.

    ¡°So arrogant¡­¡± In the corner, a girl with short orange hair supported her cheek using her hand, looking bored as she nced over at Terrance.

    In the ssroom, excluding Terrance, among the eight students, there were four boys and four girls, making the ratio fairly bnced. However, this was thanks to the nature of the Breeder ss; if it was another ss, the distribution might not be so even.

    ¡°Hello, ssmate Terrance. I¡¯m Leaf. Can I just call you Terrance?¡± A girl with brown hair tied in a single ponytail sat beside Terrance. She looked friendly, but her voice was slightly nervous when she spoke to him.

    ¡°Sure,¡± Terrance smiled.

    ¡°Then, Leaf, can you tell me what happened?¡±

    ¡°Hahaha, let me tell you. I think we, the Breeder ss, are quite innocent,¡± said Chiba, the porcupine-haired boy, who left his seat and arrived in front of Terrance.

    Speaking of innocence, a boy with ck short hair and somewhat pale skin chuckled helplessly. He looked weak and, while the others were focused on Terrance, he took out a sketchbook and began doodling.

    ¡­.

    ¡­.

    ¡°Regarding the battles, it¡¯s clearly the Trainers¡¯ responsibility¡­ We, the Breeder ss, aren¡¯t good at battles. Why should we be punished too?¡± Chiba pulled his hair in frustration, his face showing a mix of distress.

    Even Leaf next to him nodded in agreement.

    ¡°¡­So, what exactly happened?¡± Terrance likes children with quieter personalities.

    ¡°A girl, a girl with long, golden hair. She challenged the Trainers of the academy,¡± Reaching this point, Chiba became quite excited, ¡°Honestly, I¡¯ve never seen such a beautiful girl. And most importantly¡­ her Pokemon are incredibly powerful. She defeated eleven Trainers of the Graduation ss in a row without taking much of a break.¡±

    ¡°Not only that, she even defeated a teacher who challenged her!¡±

    ¡°Eleven from the Graduation ss, plus one teacher?¡± Terrance almost choked, ¡°Is Crown Academy really that bad¡­ and even the teacher¡­ uhhh, wait, how old is that girl?¡±

    ¡°Fourteen years old,¡± the redhead from afar spoke, ¡°Not only that, she¡¯s also an Intermediate Breeder.¡±

    Terrance calmed down, remembering the group of Trainers he encountered initially, feeling dejected. If a fourteen-year-old girl could overturn the entire academy, defeating even the teachers, it was undoubtedly a blow to a prestigious institution with a long hundred years of history.

    ¡°The Trainers she challenged were students of the Graduation and Advanced ss, and not a single one was her match. Even the teacher who stepped up to challenge her in the end was defeated,¡± Leaf said.

    ¡°She¡¯s the mostposed, decisive and daring Trainer I¡¯ve ever seen,¡± a dark-skinned boy added, ¡°During the battles, her victories were almost overwhelming.¡±

    ¡°A fourteen-year-old Intermediate Breeder¡­ challenging Crown Academy. Are there really such terrifying individuals¡­¡± Terrance was taken aback. ording to Master Victor, the outstanding Trainers who graduate from the academy could easily achieve top three rankings in the League Conference.

    Even individuals of such caliber were defeated in session by a girl of the same age, or even younger, and she even defeated eleven people in a row including a teacher from a top-tierprehensive institution.

    ¡°This strength¡­she is even stronger than Wace,¡± Terrance frowned.

    ¡°Who¡¯s Wace?¡± Chiba heard Terrance¡¯s muttering and asked in confusion.

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Terrance said, ¡°Do you know any other information about that girl?¡±

    ¡°Of course, she¡¯s now a celebrity in Crown Academy. Almost every teacher and student knows her,¡± Chiba said, ¡°They say she¡¯s from Celestic Town and is the granddaughter of the Celestic Town Historical Research Center¡¯s curator, Professor Carolina. Rumor has it that she came to challenge Crown Academy after the academy received a formal challenge from Professor Carolina herself.¡±

    ¡°Her name¡­ let me think, it¡¯s¡­ Cynthia!¡±

    Cynthia!

    ¡°It¡¯s her¡ª¡± Terrance eximed.

    ¡°Ah? Wait, do you know her, Terrance?¡± Chiba was surprised to see Terrance¡¯s reaction and quickly asked.

    ¡°Kind of¡­ but not very well.¡±

    Terrance mumbled to himself. If it really was that Cynthia, then almost no one in Sinnoh could match her talent.

    Cynthia, the future Sinnoh Champion, was one of the two Champions from the original work that Terrance remembered.

    The other was Lance, the Johto region Champion and Kanto Region¡¯ Elite Four, also known as Ash¡¯s so-called ¡°undefeated Dragon Master¡±!

    Thetter had left a deep impression on Terrance back then, being the only female Champion he had seen in action¡ªCynthia!

    Whether it was her outstanding looks, calm demeanor, or focused attitude during battles, it left asting impression on Terrance.

    ¡°Cynthia¡­ I seem to have missed quite the spectacle,¡± Terrancemented, regretting that he couldn¡¯t witness the prowess of this fighting goddess.

    Taking a deep breath, Terrance calmed down and looked at the eight ssmates again. He subconsciously spoke, ¡°If it¡¯s the Cynthia I know, then Crown Academy¡¯s defeat is not unjust. Maybe in a few years, her name will resound throughout Sinnoh.¡±

    The eight aspiring Breeders stared at Terrance in a daze. They had expected to hear some ¡°unyielding¡± words from him, but never did they think that this transfer student would actually start to hype up someone else¡¯s reputation¡­

    ¡°Chuckle¡­¡± The girl with short orange hair, who rarely spoke burst intoughter, ¡°Your words are quite simr to that defeated teacher¡¯s. Moreover, he referred to that girl as¡­ right¡­¡±

    ¡°The most talented Trainer¡ª¡±

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 Chapter 56: Credits

    Chapter 56: Credits

    Terrance wasn¡¯t sure if he was getting along well with this group, but after the Breeder ss¡¯ teacher, Mr. Forrest, returned, Terrance¡¯s transfer student identity was confirmed.

    Forrest didn¡¯t say much, merely reminding Terrance of some matters rted to the Breeder ss.

    Before leaving, Terrance asked some questions about the schedule.

    The knowledge taught in the Breeder ss fell within the scope of a Junior Breeder, and Terrance no longer needed to listen. So, he had his own ns.

    ¡°That¡¯s indeed true, but even though there¡¯s no exam for promotion to the next ss in the Breeder ss, I asionally take some tests. If someone performs exceptionally well, I can apply for some ¡®credits¡¯ for them. So, it¡¯s better not to ck off in your studies.¡±

    ¡°I understand.¡± Terrance nodded and bid farewell to Teacher Forrest, returning to his dorm room.

    At Crown Academy, the meal and amodation fees were included in the tuition. Specially hired chefs prepare the students¡¯ meals, ensuring that both taste and nutrition were impable.

    However, if a student wanted to request Pokemon food from the academy and didn¡¯t prepare it themselves, they would need to use a different form of ¡°currency,¡± known as credits.

    In the academy, Pok¨¦mon food is made by Breeders who are experts in their field. It is aplete and high-quality nutritional product, and the number of credits required varies depending on the ingredients used.

    Credits could be obtained through cash exchange, but the ratio was quite ridiculous. They could also be earned through ss ranking, regr tests arranged by teachers, and missions posted on the academywork.

    The credit system is a new policy at Crown Academy, which ys an indispensable role in encouraging students¡¯ enthusiasm and ensuring the proper management of resources within the academy.

    In addition to Pokemon food, special items such as evolutionary stones, Technical Machines, items that Pokemon can carry, and valuable Berries can all be exchanged using credits.

    In the Crown Academy, there is even a policy where you can use credits to exchange for precious Pok¨¦mon eggs.

    After returning to his dorm room, Terrance first logged into the academywork through theputer. On the tform, various missions were posted, and in addition to that, there was a vast database of the Crown Academy containing a plethora of knowledge.

    It covered everything from training methods, battle tactics, breeding knowledge, dazzling techniques, to ssic battle videos.

    Apart from fundamental knowledge essible to all students, such as the resources in the ¡°House of Breeding¡± library on the first floor, there were also more profound and advanced materials, which have been umted by the previous generations that require a certain amount of credits to ess.

    Therefore, credits were the most important currency within Crown Academy.

    ¡°Interesting¡­¡±

    ¡°Mission: umte Badges¡± ¨C 50 credits for each Gym Badge obtained.

    ¡°Mission: Junior Breeder¡¯s Certificate¡± ¨C reward 1000 credits.

    Besides these, there were various differentpetitions including League Conferences that also offered different amounts of credits based on performance.

    ¡°So these are the so-called missions? Seems a little random,¡± Terrance muttered. He carefully browsed through them and found that there was no information about exchanging credits for Pok¨¦mon eggs for some reason. Items like Fire Stones seemed quite expensive, costing 200 credits each.

    While browsing, suddenly, Terrance noticed a special post.

    Unlike the previous missions, this post was not in the mission section but rather in the student exchange area.

    It was a request from a Breeder ss student seeking help in taking care of their Pok¨¦mon. They were offering 10 credits per week, and the expenses for food and care would be borne by the employer.

    ¡°Hmm?¡± Terrance read further and found that there were quite a few such missions requested by students. Most of them had too many Pok¨¦mon on hand and didn¡¯t want their training to be neglected. Others had young Pok¨¦mon and were looking for professional help to take care of them.

    And with enough credits, students could also have the Breeder ss¡¯ teachers help take care of their Pok¨¦mon. However, hardly anyone was extravagant enough to choose that option¡­.

    Besides that, Crown Academy also has a corresponding ¡°raising ground¡± to help students with an excess of Pok¨¦mon with regr care.

    ¡°This mission¡­ might be worth considering.¡± Terrance currently has only Beautifly and Swablu as his Pok¨¦mon, and he has the capacity to take care of a few more.

    Moreover, if the Pok¨¦mon he was responsible for taking care of met his requirements, he could coordinate it with Beautifly and Swablu¡¯ special training, a perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

    ¡°Before that¡­ Beautifly and Swablu still have a lot of training to do. I need to focus all my attention on them until they reach a bottleneck, then I can consider other things.¡±

    Terrance wanted to further improve Beautifly and Swablu, which required resources.

    And resources meant credits.

    Most methods to earn credits required time and umtion. Terrance was a bitzy, so without hesitation, he chose the ¡°Mission: Junior Breeder¡¯s Certificate¡± to secure this significant amount of credits first.

    With 1000 credits, he could be extravagant for quite some time.

    After logging in with his student ID, Terrance took on this mission and uploaded his Breeder information. Then he patiently waited for the credits to be credited¡­

    ¡­

    ¡­

    On the other side, the staff member responsible for managing the mission system was dumbfoundedly looking at the message that had arrived¡­and his heart couldn¡¯t calm down for a long time.

    Although he had been working here for a long time, it was the first time he has encountered such an astonishing new student.

    1000 credits were a ¡°resource¡± that students would need to spend a long time to earn. If all invested in one Pok¨¦mon, it could lead to amazing results.

    ording to his backend notifications, this student¡¯s registration to mission eptance time was incredibly short.

    ¡°Junior Breeder¡­ Terrance¡­ 10 years old¡­ Breeder ss!!¡±

    ¡°Unbelievable¡­ Does the dean already know about this? I need to talk to him!!¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Ding¡ª¡±

    ¡°Is it here?¡± Terrance saw the addition of 1000 credits to his ID and felt a sense of satisfaction. Now he had more than enough to splurge for several months.

    ¡°As of now, earning credits is not the primary goal. First and foremost, I need to start preparing the ¡®secret technique¡¯ of Beautifly and Swablu.¡±

    The ¡°secret technique¡± Terrance had in mind for Beautifly and Swablu also required resources. With this amount of credits, he could exchange for arge number of nutritious products, precious materials, or special items to conduct special training for the two little Pok¨¦mon.

    If he were traveling outside, Terrance would have neither the resources nor the time to consider their growth in such detail. It was only in this peaceful environment that he could dedicate himself fully to their development.

    Also¡­ Terrance looked toward Lilycove City; it was time to start preparing for the Intermediate Breeder exam.

    After all, whether it¡¯s people like Cynthia, who will amaze the future generations, or Wace, the prince of the Pok¨¦mon Contest in the Hoenn region, they would inevitably enhance their Breeder level. So there is no harm in him seizing some time.

    A Trainer who possesses a thorough understanding of their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s growth, personally prepare food ording to their tastes, and holds substantial knowledge about Pok¨¦mon, is destined to be powerful.

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 Chapter 57: Enters the science

    Chapter 57: Enters the science

    Time flies, and two months quietly passed.

    During these two months, new students had the opportunity to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the academy¡¯s environment and life, making many new friends.

    However, for Terrance, these two months were lonely as he immersed himself in his own world, seldom interacting with the outside.

    Terrance didn¡¯t participate in any of the Breeder ss courses or exams during this period. So, Teacher Forrest even came to look for Terrance after learning about it. However, when Terrance brought out his ¡°Junior Breeder¡± certification, Teacher Forrest¡¯s attitude toward him took a 180-degree turn.

    He gave full support to Terrance¡¯s every move.

    ¡°A genius that will amaze the academy is about to appear in the Breeder ss!!¡± Teacher Forrest was excited. He understood perfectly well what a 10-year-old Breeder represented. For Crown Academy, this could potentially be the ¡°secret weapon¡± to restore the reputation, which was overturned by a girl two months ago.

    Teacher Forrest and the dean had a discussion about Terrance¡¯s matter. After learning that Terrance was a top-level Breeder, and Master Victor arranged for him to be here for intensive training, theypletely rxed their supervision over Terrance, focusing everything around him and taking care of him in various aspects.

    Only a few high-level personnel knew about Terrance¡¯s background and information. As for the students in the Breeder ss, they only knew that a peculiar transfer student had joined, and after the initial introduction, he mostly kept to himself.

    Even if they encountered Terrance, it was just a simple greeting, and he would disappear afterward¡­

    As a result, Terrance earned the nickname of ¡°reclusive transfer student.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°It seems I¡¯m not going in the right direction¡­¡± Terrance frowned, feeling dejected.

    In the past two months, both Swablu and Beautifly have made remarkable progress in various aspects, best described as ¡°rapid.¡±

    Terrance spared no effort in providing them with the most suitable nutritional supplements and food, along with a well-nned training regimen. He put his heart and soul into them, all with the aim of helping them grow perfectly. In fact, in just two short months, Terrance had already spent 600 credits into the two Pokemon, and it can no longer be described as simply extravagant.

    Only students from affluent families could afford such extravagance.

    Terrance dared not subject Beautifly and Swablu to excessive and grueling training. Despite constantly providing them with nutritional supplements, he ensured their growth followed a moderate and bnced path. He did so to avoid any detrimental effects on their future development, preventing them from facing any potential setbacks in the long run.

    Beautifly¡¯s mastery of manipting air currents became a basic skill, continuously making slight progress. Absorb Move, after continuous refinement and practice, sessfully evolved into ¡°Mega Drain,¡± and eventually ¡°Giga Drain,¡± maximizing its power. That had been the primary focus of Beautifly¡¯s training during these two months.

    Moreover, after two months of care and meticulous nurturing, Beautifly has be even more beautiful, emitting an elegant aura. As a result, it has also grasped the highly effective move Attract.

    Although the learning process of the moves is very slow, it has its advantages as well. As long as it has learned the move, Beautifly have plenty of time to practice and reach maximum proficiency.

    As for Swablu, its growth rate was several times faster than Beautifly¡¯s, thanks to the fact that it was just born and has astonishing talent.

    Swablu has a habit of keeping clean and would use its cotton-like wings to tidy up whenever it saw something dirty. Terrance also paid attention to its hygiene, which eventually led Swablu to learn the move ¡°Refresh.¡±

    Moreover, with its outstanding Dragon-type talent, Swablu has been learning andprehending the dragon energy within its body all the way from ¡°Natural Gift¡± to ¡°Hidden Power.¡± And now, it has naturally grasped the Move ¡°Dragon Pulse¡± as well!

    Swablu¡¯s Dragon-type talent is indeed remarkable. After recing Hidden Power with Dragon Pulse and with the additional growth it has experienced over the past two months, it can now use Dragon Rush with some proficiency.

    As long as it is not a Heavyweight Pok¨¦mon like Steelix or Golem, Dragon Rush would be a decisive move for Swablu that can determine victory or defeat!

    In other words, Swablu has now passed its infancy stage and could now engage in high-intensity battles.

    Looking at their progress, Swablu and Beautifly¡¯s gains are indeed gratifying. However, Terrance¡¯s self-devised ¡°secret technique¡± showed no progress whatsoever.

    Although they have a clue forbining Beautifly¡¯s ¡°Giga Drain¡± and ¡°Morning Sun¡±, they couldn¡¯t find a way to make it work.

    Beautifly could sense the sunlight, but its affinity with it was poor, making it unable to continuously umte sr energy. Terrance had wanted Beautifly to learn Sr Beam as a first step and had even exchanged for Sr Beam¡¯s Technical Machine. They constantly analyzed, researched, and tried to imitate¡­ but ording to Beautifly¡¯s response, the flow of sr power within its body was too fast, making it extremely difficult to umte enough for a prolonged Sr Beam.

    Even after watching the detailed analysis of Technical Machine, the process of understanding it was incredibly challenging. Deliberately trying to learn it¡­ would probably take even more time.

    Terrance also attempted to let Beautifly plunder sr nutrients directly through Giga Drain, converting it into its own stamina, but it simply didn¡¯t work.

    Terrance realized that his ideas were too simplistic.

    ¡°Morning Sun¡± and ¡°Synthesis¡± might have simr effects, but their mechanisms seemed different.

    Under ¡°Morning Sun,¡± sr energy acted more like a catalyst, affecting the speed of stamina recovery.

    On the other hand, ¡°Synthesis¡± was more like directly converting sr energy into another substance for stamina recovery, which is like energy conversion.

    And this kind of energy conversion was exclusive to Grass-type Pok¨¦mon.

    Beautiflycked the affinity towards sunlight, and it seemed that it didn¡¯t possess the specific substance needed for energy conversion.

    Therefore, Terrance¡¯s idea of creating a fusion version of ¡°Synthesis¡± had to be temporarily abandoned.

    During his research, Terrance began to question the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s moves. Even though they were different individuals, they could execute the same moves, and some could even use moves that were opposite to their own types¡­

    Recalling his knowledge from his past life, if all matter wasposed of fundamental particles, could the energy contained within Pok¨¦mon also be made up of special substances found in nature¡­

    The root of this might lie in the arrangement and structure of these substances. Whenbined in different ways within various Pok¨¦mon, they could create a new kind of energy.

    It could be dragon power, psychic power, control over water, fire, or electricity, or perhaps something that acted as a catalyst for moves like ¡°Synthesis.¡±

    Maybe the move ¡°Metronome¡± was a technique that randomly disrupts the energy structure within the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s body, which could exin its unpredictability andck of direction¡­

    But all of this remained conjecture, and no matter how hard Terrance banged his head, he couldn¡¯t verify the truth. The failure of Beautifly¡¯s ¡°secret technique¡± n was now attributed to the inability to construct a specific ¡°energy conversion¡± catalyst.

    This catalyst, which is the unique energy structure of Grass-type Pok¨¦mon, means that Morning Sun could never be Synthesis, even whenbined with Absorb.

    Meanwhile, Swablu faced trouble as it couldn¡¯t seem to grasp the move ¡°Mirror Move,¡± which it should have been able to learn as it grew.

    Following Terrance¡¯s conjecture, if ¡°Metronome¡± was a technique that disrupted the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s internal energy structure, randomly enabling it to use different moves, then ¡°Mirror Move,¡± which could mimic most moves, deserved careful study as well.

    Mirror Move Rules: 1. If the Mirror Move tries to copy a move that the opponent has not used yet, it will fail.

    2. Moves that haven¡¯t hit cannot be Mimicked, while moves that hit but have no effect can be Mimicked.

    In other words, Mirror Move is a move that operates on a mechanism akin to ¡°Shape Memory Alloy.¡± When the opponent¡¯s move hits the user, it triggers a profound short-term memory in the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s brain, allowing it to rapidly copy the energy structure it sensed, and thus copy the move..

    Upon reaching this conjecture, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, finding it a bit absurd. Yet, upon careful consideration, it seemed usible. He didn¡¯t know if others had made simr conjectures before, but as a transmigrator, he naturally felt curious about the unknown.

    Swablu couldn¡¯t learn ¡°Mirror Move¡±, most likely because it had only been a few months since its birth, and its brain hadn¡¯t fully developed to match its body. In other words, to learn ¡°Mirror Move,¡± Swablu needs to have a high-frequency memory ability. In addition to having a wealth of experience in getting beaten up, Swablu also needs to ¡°nourish its brain¡± by eating some brain-boosting foods.

    This is what Terrance has deduced over the past two months regarding the inability of Beautifly and Swablu to master the ¡°secret manual¡± based on his past life¡¯s knowledge and Breeder theories¡­..In these two months, the two Pok¨¦mon had reached a point where they were nutritionally saturated, and it was no longer suitable to continue nutrient supplementation at the same rate. They were now experiencing ¡°nutrient overload.¡±

    Following this, Terrance made the decision to maximize his use of time.

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 Chapter 58: Accepting a mission

    Chapter 58: epting a mission

    ¡°Tap, tap, tap¡­¡±

    With agile fingers, Terrance swiftly tapped on the keyboard, scrolling through pages, looking for missions rted to ¡°breeding¡±.

    During these two months, both Swablu and Beautifly had been absorbing nutrients, training and practicing their moves.

    At the moment, both of their growth was slow due to the nutrient saturation and low utilization rate.

    Though they have been training diligently,pared to realbat or survival in the wild, they were living toofortably. What they needed at this moment was intense pressure that would stretch their rxed nerves to the breaking point, allowing them to quickly digest the stored nutrients.

    As Terrance was preparing for the Intermediate Breeder¡¯ exam, he didn¡¯t have much time to take the two little ones for realbat. So, he shifted his focus to other people¡¯s Pok¨¦mon.

    Ideally, he needs Pok¨¦mon that could assist Beautifly and Swablu in improving specific aspects.

    Recently, Terrance had been keeping an eye on the forums, and a few days ago, he had locked onto a breedingmission posted by a Trainer from Advanced ss.

    Thismission offered a substantial reward of 350 credits, indicating that the client was willing to spare no expense.

    However, behind the extremely high credits, the requirements for the Breeder were quite strict¡­. This breedingmission was different from simply taking care of Pokemon, and is not like the easy mission that earned 10 credits per week. The breeder needed to be fully responsible for the growth of the Pok¨¦mon and meet specific criteria.

    The client¡¯s request is to raise four Nosepass.

    The goal was to raise them into Probopass within five months who possess outstandingbat capabilities.

    ¡°Is this preparation for the Graduation ss ranking battle in 5 months?¡± Terrance pondered, understanding the Trainer¡¯s intentions.

    Seven monthster, during the degree promotion period, it was the best time to umte credits quickly. This guy was clearly making an early investment.

    ¡°Probopass is indeed a Pok¨¦mon with impressive strength, suitable for filling the team¡¯s weaknesses¡­¡±

    ¡°The most important thing is that four Nosepass can greatly assist in Swablu and Beautifly¡¯s training.¡±

    If he took on this mission, Terrance would also be responsible for raising the strength of the four Pok¨¦mon; otherwise, the other party wouldn¡¯t be so generous to give away free credits.

    So, he decided to take on this mission.

    With his mind made up, Terrance contacted the other person.

    Themunication between the two went smoothly, and they quickly arranged a time to meet.

    When the time came, Terrance prepared everything, washed his face, and headed to the pre-arranged location.

    The dormitory building was still deserted¡­..Both Breeder ss¡¯ students and teachers, as well as some research professors, were holed up in their rooms, rarely going outside.

    In contrast, Trainer¡¯s Battle ss had daily courses, and theirbat training was fully scheduled. The academy was feeling the pressure and had high expectations for this group of Trainers.

    As a result, the credits awarded during the degree promotion have been significantly increased, which has motivated students to work even harder to improve their strength.

    Downstairs.

    As soon as he arrived, a green figure caught Terrance¡¯s eye. It was a Pok¨¦mon with a white body, looking like it was wearing overly-long clothes. Moreover, its green hair was also quite long, covering most of its face.

    ¡°It¡¯s Ralts¡­¡±

    Ralts is a Feeling Pok¨¦mon, able to sense the emotions of both Pok¨¦mon and humans using its horns. Due to their aversion to negative emotions in their surroundings, Ralts normally tends to stay far away from humans.

    This particr Ralts seemed different; it stood quietly there. Opposite it, a young man wearing a white shirt with a zip-up blue long-sleeved shirt on top was sitting on the ground, engrossed in sketching something with colored pencils in a sketchbook.

    One person, one Pok¨¦mon, both very quiet. Terrance recognized the person; he seemed to be a student from Breeder ss. Terrance didn¡¯t know much about him, only that he was a gentle and somewhat introverted fellow who was kind and would greet everyone with a smile. As a result, Terrance had a slightly deeper impression of him.

    ¡°Student Terrance?¡±

    Terrance hadn¡¯t intended to disturb him, but as he passed by, the introverted guy looked up with surprise and greeted him.

    ¡°Ozawa¡­ Are you here to bring food for Ralts again?¡± Terrance remembered that was his name. Also, this guy had very pale skin, looking quite frail.

    ¡°Teacher Teresa prepared the food for Ralts. I¡¯m just delivering it.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s made by Teacher Teresa¡­?¡± Terrance knew the teacher. She was one of the Breeders responsible for the Pok¨¦mon food in the academy and should be an Intermediate Breeder. Especially in terms of making Pok¨¦mon food, she had her unique views.

    Teacher Teresa¡¯s method of making Pok¨¦mon food was very special, with ingredients Terrance had never seen before. Both Swablu and Beautifly love the food she prepares.

    ¡°If I could learn Teacher Teresa¡¯s techniques for making Pok¨¦mon food, I could provide them with sumptuous dishes when traveling outside in the future¡­¡± Though Terrance is a Breeder, he wasn¡¯t particrly skilled in making Pok¨¦mon food.

    Only those Breeders who aimed to obtain higher Breeder certifications would focus all their energy on researching a specific field.

    For example, Joy specialized in medical care, Master Victor in gics¡­ and possibly, Teacher Teresa was also preparing to challenge a higher certification in Pok¨¦mon food.

    Senior Breeders didn¡¯t just possess extensive knowledge; they also excelled in specific fields.

    umting outstanding expertise in one particr field was a crucial step to bing a Senior Breeder.

    ¡°Is Teacher Teresa busy? I would like to ask her some questions about Nosepass¡¯s food¡­¡± Terrance inquired with Ozawa.

    ¡°She might not be busy¡­ but her mood might not be good today.¡± Ozawa said in a hushed voice.

    Terrance sighed. ¡°Alright, I have other things to attend to. I¡¯ll leave first, Ozawa, and Ralts. See you next time.¡±

    ¡°Oh, oh, goodbye, Student Terrance¡± Ozawa replied hastily.

    As for Ralts beside him, it remained quiet. Terrance was used to it; this Ralts seemed not very talkative.

    The mission Terrance took on was to raise four Nosepass and evolve them into Probopass within five months. He needed to arrange their food during this period. If they are from Mt. Cor, the food for Nosepass would mainly consist of leftover metal and some special rocks.

    The client didn¡¯t request overly expensive food. As long as Terrance could cultivate reasonably strong Probopass within five months, he would meet themission¡¯s standard. Therefore, it was unnecessary to choose precious and costly food. However, determining the right foodbination is a profound knowledge, and even Terrance has to seek advice or conduct research to deduce the best approach.

    Teacher Teresa was probably the most skilled in making Pok¨¦mon food from Terrance¡¯s impression. However, she seems to suffer from anxiety disorder. Although it only res-up asionally a few times, due to this, she has limited teaching hours.

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 Chapter 59: Magnetic force training

    Chapter 59: Maic force training

    Mt. Cor, inside the Academy Walls, a small pavilion.

    Terrance had been waiting here early, and after about fifteen minutes, a chubby guy with brown hair came running over, out of breath.

    It was clear that he was exhausted from running all the way here.

    ¡°Sorry, sorry¡­¡± The chubby guy looked apologetic and took a few deep breaths before speaking slowly.

    Terrance waved it off with a friendly smile.

    ¡°No worries, do you want to take a rest?¡±

    ¡°Oh, thank you.¡± Ajay was pleasantly surprised.

    ¡°We¡¯re fellow students, so if you feel bad about it, you canpensate me with some extra credits.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    The two fell silent for a while before finally discussing the matter of taking care of the Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°These are the four Nosepass I recently caught, and they¡¯ll need care for about five months.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not really good at training Rock-type Pok¨¦mon¡­ And I have a lot of things to take care of myself. If it¡¯s not a problem for you, then I¡¯d appreciate your help.¡±

    Terrance looked at the four released Nosepass. Their arms and legs seemed short, and it was hard to spot their mouths. Nosepass had red noses and deep blue bodies. After observing them for a moment, Terrance spoke up.

    ¡°No problem, but about the price¡­¡±

    ¡°How about a raise of 50 credits?¡± Terence said with a smile, sounding like he was negotiating.

    As soon as the words left his mouth, Ajay¡¯s expression changed: ¡°400 credits? That¡¯s too much! Even if they are put in the Pok¨¦mon Day Care, the price wouldn¡¯t be that high.¡±

    ¡°You must have a weak point in your team. If these four can evolve into Probopass, they can be a great help in your uing ranking battles.¡±

    ¡°And the academy ispletely sealed off. Apart from special missions, you probably won¡¯t be able to leave. Otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t have entrusted a Breeder ss student like me to take care of your Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Even so, 400 credits are still too much. And feeding Nosepass isn¡¯t as challenging as with other Pok¨¦mon. You know, earning credits is not an easy task¡­¡±

    ¡°I know, how could I not know? So you should understand us Breeder ss students¡­ We are not good at battles, and our Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength is not enough for rigorous training. Yet, in pursuit of a few credits, we bury ourselves every day in answering those annoying exam papers¡­¡±

    Terrance put on a pitiful expression, thankful that these words weren¡¯t overheard by other Breeder ss students, or they would have given this guy, who probably hasn¡¯t attended a single ss, a hard time.

    ¡°This¡­¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t hesitate. You¡¯re giving a lot of credits, but if Probopass can cover your team¡¯s weak point and perform well in the uing ranking battles, you¡¯ll earn back those credits twofold.¡±

    ¡°Besides, other than me, I doubt there¡¯s anyone else in the Breeder ss who could help your Nosepass make significant progress in five months.¡±

    Ajay stared suspiciously at Terrance. The man¡¯s arrogant tone made him feel a bit anxious.

    ¡°Is this guy really reliable?¡± Terrance not only looked unfamiliar but also seemed quite young. The chubby student from the Advanced ss began to have second thoughts.

    After all, 400 credits were not a small sum for him.

    ¡°Well, how about this¡­ I¡¯ll go back and think about it again.¡± Ajay scratched his head, revealing a simple and honest expression¡­

    p¡ª

    Terrance reached back and took out the small blue booklet.

    ¡°Geez¡­ Anyway, you better think it through. Right now, I¡¯m probably the only Junior Breeder in the entire Breeder ss.¡±

    ¡°You met Cynthia two months ago, right? Wondering why she¡¯s so strong? It¡¯s because she¡¯s also a Breeder¡­ With me taking care of your Nosepass, in five months, your team will improve significantly, filling in the weak spots. This chance won¡¯te again.¡±

    As Terrance produced his Junior Breeder certificate, everything seemed to fall into ce seamlessly.

    Thest line of defense in the chubby student Ajay¡¯s mind was finally broken. During the time at the academy, besides seeking help from a teacher to take care of Pok¨¦mon, Junior Breeder Terrance was the best choice.

    ¡­¡­

    ¡­¡­.

    Terrance felt delighted; he had spent 600 credits in two months, and now he immediately earned back 400.

    As for how to raise these four Nosepass into Probopass, he needed to make some preparations.

    Sinnoh Region¡¯s Mt. Cor was one of the best ces for Nosepass to evolve.

    When Nosepass is in a ce with a strong maic field, such as Sinnoh¡¯s Mt. Cor, Unova¡¯s Chargestone Cave, or Kalos¡¯s Lumiose Bands, it can sense the unique electromaic waves there. By reflecting this wave andbining with three other Nosepass, it can evolve into the 1.4-meter-tall Probopass and gain the Steel-Type.

    Probopass can control three Mini-Noses through maic force, allowing them to fight individually, much like controlling floating cannon during battles.

    Since Ajay has captured four Nosepass, he may already know about their evolution method. However, perhaps he hasn¡¯t figured it out yet and has a lot of other things to do, so he sought help from Breeder ss students.

    ¡°Both Nosepass and Probopass are excellent counters to Beautifly and Swablu. Having them as training partners is a good thing for me¡­¡±

    Back in the dorm room, Terrance began making a custom breeding n for Nosepass based on Swablu and Beautifly¡¯s situation.

    The crucial first step in evolving them into Probopass is to let one of them sense the unique electromaic waves within Mt. Cor. Based on their current situation, it seems none of them can do that yet.

    ¡°For now, I should focus on helping them improve their control over maic force.¡±

    Even without referring to any materials, Terrance knows about Nosepass¡¯ habits. They use their maic force to hunt weak Steel-type Pok¨¦mon or attract nearby mineral-eating Pok¨¦mon. If left ignored over the years, one Nosepass could be exceptionally skilled in manipting maic force due to frequent hunting. If these Nosepass can capture the unique electromaic waves found in ces like Mt. Cor, it could evolve bybining with three other Nosepass.

    In other words, these four Nosepass here currently haven¡¯t mastered maic force sufficiently. This is one of the reasons why Ajay couldn¡¯t make them evolve immediately.

    ¡°It seems they don¡¯t need to eat minerals for now. Objects with maism are the most suitable food for them.¡±

    ¡°Also, it is necessary to make them constantly train their maic force. After being captured by a Trainer, they aren¡¯t able to use their maic force for hunting food anymore.¡±

    While looking for food for them, Terrance also collected dozens of steel marbles, each about the size of a coin, which would respond well to Nosepass¡¯s maic force. Nosepass could control them through maic force¡­

    So, with the four Nosepass guarding each direction, Beautifly and Swablu began their first round of specialized training ¨C reflex training.

    Both Swablu and Beautifly have rtively small bodies, so when the steel balls hit them, it caused significant pain. However, this pain served as a catalyst for them to concentrate intensely.

    Beautifly utilized air currents to dodge the steel balls, while Swablu relied on Cotton Guard and Agility to evade them. However, controlling its subtle movements at high speed posed a challenge for Swablu.

    As for the Nosepass, using their maic force more effectively to control the steel balls and hit both little creatures became a challenging puzzle. In this way, while both sides were putting in their efforts, Terrance also picked up books and started striving to reach the level of an Intermediate Breeder!

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 Chapter 61: Applying to go out

    Chapter 61: Applying to go out

    One day, Terrance went to collect Pok¨¦mon food as usual. On the way, he encountered Teacher Teresa, the Breeder with exceptional Pok¨¦mon food-making skills.

    Although Teacher Teresa is not very old, she has her own way of doing things. She is open to listening to everyone¡¯s opinions and will pick the best ones to implement. She is seen as a gentle teacher by some students, and due to the small age gap with the students, she is able to easily blend in with them.

    Terrance really likes this teacher, and not just him, but most of the students also adore this Breeder teacher. She is helpful, kind-hearted, and although she asionally disys a little impatience due to her anxiety disorder, it adds a touch of adorable contrast to Teacher Teresa.

    Compared to the stern homeroom teacher of the Breeder ss, Mr. Forrest, Terrance preferred seeking advice from Teacher Teresa, especially regarding Pok¨¦mon food knowledge. Moreover, Teacher Teresa was quite beautiful.

    Terrance appreciates the ¡°big sister¡± type more than little girls like Little June and Candice¡­

    With her brown hair tied up in a braided bun, emerald green eyes, and a normal white dress adorned with golden embroidery and a broken colorful ss pattern in shades of blue,plemented by white stockings and a silver ring with a ck line around the neck, she exuded an aura of intellectual beauty.

    ¡°Kid, are you busy these days? Are you interested in going on a training journey?¡± Teacher Teresa, with an ever-present smile on her face, spoke. Not only did she possess excellent insights about Breeding, but she also asionally taught Coordinator ss¡¯ students.

    ¡°Training journey¡­?¡±

    The training journey of the academy takes ce within Mt. Cor, a vast area that couldn¡¯t bepared to the size of one or two cities. It was thergest gathering ce of Pok¨¦mon in the Sinnoh region, with a wide variety of species.

    At the same time, with so many Pokemon living there, there are bound to be some powerful Pokemon that stand out.

    The so-called training journey meant venturing into the wild, battling wild Pok¨¦mon, or capturing Pok¨¦mon that one likes to strengthen one¡¯s team. However, due to the dangers of Mt. Cor, most of the training journeys were organized by the academy on a regr basis, with several students forming a team to participate.

    Furthermore, based on the students¡¯ performances, they would receive some credit rewards.

    ¡°No, I have something else to do,¡± Terrance declined.

    ¡°Well, that¡¯s a shame. Breeders are highly sought after in the training teams¡­¡± Teresa expressed her regret.

    Terrance smiled but didn¡¯t respond.

    ¡°By the way, Teacher Teresa, do you know where to find Razz Berries and Nutpea Berries?¡±

    ¡°Razz Berries and Nutpea Berries?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I wanted to use my credits to obtain them from the academy, but I found that these two types of Berries are no longer avable in the storage,¡± Terrance exined.

    In order to nourish Swablu¡¯s brain, Terrance has temporarily changed its diet.

    Milk, dairy products, legumes, as well as Razz Berries and Nutpea Berries, which are rich in nutrients and excellent for memory enhancement and rejuvenation. They greatly aid in boosting brain power and maintaining overall health.

    ¡°If the academy doesn¡¯t have them, you might be able to buy them in Veilstone City or Hearthome City.¡±

    ¡°But¡­ if there are no special circumstances, you can¡¯t leave Mt. Cor by yourself during your time at the academy,¡± Teresa said.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so strict,¡± Terrance said bitterly.

    ¡°Please, you must help me¡­¡±

    Terrance wore a pleading expression, but in truth, he had already nned everything. These two conveniently unavable Berries were carefully selected by him. After spending two months in the academy, he was getting bored and was looking for an opportunity to explore the outside world.

    Even during his time at the Old Green House, he couldn¡¯t sit still. If it weren¡¯t for the necessity of memorizing Breeder¡¯s knowledge, he couldn¡¯t have devoted himself so wholeheartedly to it.

    ¡°It¡¯s quite troublesome¡­¡± Teresa tilted her head, looking thoughtful.

    Terrance held his breath¡­

    ¡°Alright then¡­¡±

    Terrance let out a sigh of relief.

    ¡°I¡¯ll put in a request for you to be my assistant, and you can help me with some shopping. However, don¡¯t expect a high chance of sess,¡± Teresa said.

    ¡°I understand, thank you,¡± Terrance made a V sign in his heart.

    Afterward, Terrance continued his training with Nosepass, Swablu, and Beautifly.

    He designed several attack trajectories ns based on diagrams andputer drawings to which allowed Nosepass to coordinate well together, thereby increasing the pressure on Swablu.

    This trainingsted only one day. To Terrance¡¯s surprise, Teresa¡¯s request was quickly approved.

    This speed left a deep impression on Terrance; the efficiency was simply astonishing.

    ¡°Fantastic!¡±

    Not only did Terrance want to go out to relieve some stress, but he also hoped to capture another Pok¨¦mon. Though he had a lot on his te at the moment, a Trainer couldn¡¯t be considered qualified without a basic team of six Pok¨¦mon.

    Life at Crown Academy wasfortable. With his focus solely on Swablu and Beautifly, Terrance felt he could handle everything well, even while studying Breeder knowledge simultaneously, without feeling overwhelmed.

    Though he might be able to capture Pok¨¦mon during the academy¡¯s training journey, he preferred going on his own since traveling in a group could lead to disputes. Terrance enjoyed acting alone.

    After obtaining the necessary permission to go outside, Terrance happily exchanged some of his credits for thetest high-quality Pok¨¦ Ball produced by Silph Co., the ¡°Ultra Ball,¡± which he prepared for his potential new partner.

    Following the approval for his trip, Terrance also bid farewell to Mr. Forrest. After all, he was his homeroom teacher, so he had to inform him out of courtesy.

    Additionally, Terrance brought along six Pok¨¦mon: Swablu, Beautifly, and the four Nosepass that he was taking care of.

    During his outing, training might pause for a while, but it was inevitable. Taking some time to rx would greatly benefit the Pok¨¦mon.

    Under the dormitory building.

    Terrance held Ralts¡¯s daily portion of food, which Teacher Teresa entrusted him to deliver to Ralts.

    In the past few days, Ralts had been undergoing the same training as Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon. Terrance could tell that Ralts was enjoying it. It longed to stand on the same stage as other Pok¨¦mon to prove it wasn¡¯t special.

    However, a Ralts that only knows Teleport is destined to be overlooked by most Trainers. Training a Ralts who only knows one move Teleport, which could only be used to evade attacks, is not considered very helpful in battles by the majority of Trainers.

    After all, in a battle, the key was the ability to attack.

    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now, Ralts. Ozawa will bring you your food for a while, and you should cooperate with the teachers¡¯ research. Soon, you might be able to understand why you can¡¯t learn other moves. So, while I¡¯m away, please don¡¯t neglect your Teleport training.¡±

    ¡°Ralts~¡±

    Smiling, Terrance touched Ralts¡¯s hand with his finger, stood up, stretchedzily. It had been a busy day, and now it was time to pack up and get ready for an early departure tomorrow!

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 Chapter 60: Peeping Ralts

    Chapter 60: Peeping Ralts

    ¡°Swoosh¡ª¡ª¡±

    ¡°Swoosh¡ª¡ª¡±

    ¡°Swoosh¡ª¡ª¡±

    Under the ¡°barrage of bullets,¡± even though Swablu was flying at a high-speed, it was in a sorry state. Nosepass were standing in the four corners and although each of them was controlling only two steel balls, Swablu couldn¡¯t hold on any longer¡­

    Fearfully dodging a steel ball that nearly hit it with Cotton Guard, Swablu red at Terrance resentfully¡­

    On that day, Beautifly perfectlypleted the Reflex training, while Swablu was still struggling bitterly.

    In the beginning, Terrance had each Nosepass control only one steel ball, and both Beautifly and Swablu found it rtively easy.

    But when the number of steel balls increased to two, Beautifly could still barely sense the changes in the air currents to dodge them, however Swablu suffered greatly. Within a short minute, it was hit several times, causing Terrence, the Trainer, to wince in pain while watching.

    ¡°I can¡¯t be soft¡­¡±

    The force with which Nosepass controlled the steel balls through maic force was even less than the impact from the move ¡°Tackle.¡± While the frequency had increased, they would be at a disadvantage in real battles without some ¡°resistance¡± capabilities.

    And so, amidst Swablu¡¯s heartbreaking cries of ¡°Chirp-Chirp-Chirp,¡± the special training continued¡­

    ¡­

    ¡­

    The steel ball trainingsted for about a week. Currently, Beautifly was facing a siege of 16 steel balls, while Swablu was still at the level of training with 12 steel balls.

    In just one week, the two little ones¡¯ nerves had be much more sensitive, and their resistance to beating had gradually improved. From bing sluggish when hit in the beginning to now being able to instinctively ovee pain and observe the situation, they had made significant progress.

    The two little ones gradually seemed to adapt to this level of training, but Terrance couldn¡¯t immediately increase their training intensity.

    Controlling four steel balls at the same time was already a limit for Nosepass in their maniption of maic force. If they could further progress to control five steel balls in an orderly attack, it would indicate an improvement in their mastery of maic force.

    ¡°Is that little one still peeping?¡±

    In the training area where Terrance and the others were, a small green figure lurked in a secluded corner, secretly observing their training.

    It was Ralts, a Pokemon that lingers around here but has not been captured by anyone.

    When Terrance arrived here, Ralts was already here.

    ¡°Defective¡­¡±

    Terrance silently muttered in his heart. He knew that this Ralts hatched from a Pok¨¦mon egg the academy awarded to a certain student. However, after Ralts was born, it took two whole months for it to learn just one move.

    The student consulted the teachers about this issue, and the Breeders in the academy started paying attention to Ralts¡¯ situation. In the end, they all reached a unanimous conclusion¡­this Ralts has some defects. Apart from the ¡°Teleport¡± move it had awakened at birth, it couldn¡¯t learn any other Psychic-type moves.

    Even with special teachings, it couldn¡¯t grasp moves of other types, not even the simplest ones like Double Team.

    At that time, Ralts¡¯ Trainer was about to graduate, and the little Ralts¡¯ defect meant it couldn¡¯t be used in battles¡­..So, at the suggestion of the teachers, the Trainer returned Ralts to the academy. The Breeders would take care of it, observe its condition, and search for a solution to its issues.

    Since then, little Ralts felt it was abandoned due to its inability to help its Trainer.

    So, every time Terrance saw Ralts, it was always very silent.

    ¡°Wanna join in?¡± Without turning his head, Terrance asked.

    ¡°Ralts, want to train with us?¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Ralts is a Feeling Pok¨¦mon; it could sense human emotions.

    From the moment Terrance spoke, it unexpectedly found that it didn¡¯t sense any sympathy¡­

    ¡°Even a Meowth can learn humannguage through effort. Miracles happen, as long as one works hard, nothing is impossible to achieve.¡± Terrance wouldn¡¯t give up on any Pok¨¦mon, so his words were sincere.

    He wouldn¡¯t be bound by a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s so-called individual defects. Even if it could only use ¡°Teleport,¡± Ralts still has value.

    ¡°Wanna give it a try?¡± Terrance spoke again.

    ¡°If you can use Teleport, how about you have a littlepetition with Swablu?¡±

    After extending the invitation, Terrance stopped paying attention to Ralts and redirected his focus to Swablu and the four Nosepass.

    Each Nosepass controlling four steel balls was already their limit. Beautifly could barely handle the simultaneous attack of 16 steel balls. Although it was challenging for it, it was already doing an outstanding job.

    In a short time, Swablu, Beautifly, and Nosepass were unable to make further progress. So, Terrance needed to think about how to put more pressure on Swablu and Beautifly without increasing the number of steel balls.

    ¡°Starting tomorrow, the training method will change, and each Nosepass will go back to controlling two steel balls.¡±

    ¡°Most importantly, while controlling the steel balls, Nosepass needs to add a move as an attacking method.¡±

    Thunder Wave.

    It emits a weak electric shock to paralyze the opponent.

    Nosepass itself is a ma, and generates a maic field around it. It can easily produce electric currents, and Thunder Wave is a type of electric current that induces a pronounced Paralysis effect.

    ¡°Once a steel ball controlled by Nosepass hits the target, a faint electric current will flow into the body. Although not as strong as Thunder Wave, it can still have a greater impact on the two little ones in a short time.¡±

    Moreover, although Nosepass could control the steel balls for attacks, they were doing it individually without any coordination. Terrance nned to design an attack route, or you can call it an attack trajectory, for them to work together. Even with fewer steel balls and the addition of Thunder Wave, it would be enough to give Swablu and Beautifly a tough time.

    Coordinating with each other and mixing in Thunder Wave will also test Nosepass¡¯ mastery of maic force. Executing Thunder Wave ording to a specific route will make the control much more difficult for Nosepass.

    Buzz¡ª

    Swablu hastily dodged the steel balls. Suddenly, it was startled by the appearance of the small green figure in front of it without any warning. In a panic, it flew away and then turned back, throwing an inquiring look at Terrance.

    Only when Terrance smiled and gestured that it innocently pped its wings and flew back, looking towards the field together with Terrance.

    Under the assault of the twelve mixed steel balls, whenever they came at Ralts together, it would always ce its hands near its mouth, whisper softly, and then instantly vanish, only to reappear!

    ¡°Not bad.¡± Terrance was amazed.

    Generally, Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon would feel extremely exhausted after using ¡°Teleport¡± a few times and would have difficulty controlling their direction. However, Terrance astonishingly found that Ralts, perhaps due to mastering only one move ¡°Teleport,¡± was extremely proficient in using it!

    In one minute, it consecutively evaded nine rounds of attacks from the Nosepass, and it even seemed at ease.

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 Chapter 62: Goddess of Love Venus

    Chapter 62: Goddess of Love Venus

    Mt. Cor stretches endlessly, seemingly echoing with a faint trembling sound. The icy snow-capped peaks towered majestically in the morning sky.

    The trees, now devoid of leaves, were adorned with abundant, fluffy, and heavy snowballs.

    After leaving the academy, Terrance followed the same path back. Dressed in Crown Academy¡¯s sportswear, he was well-prepared for the cold weather. After a busy night yesterday, Terrance¡¯s first destination was themercial district of Snowpoint City.

    Swablu waszily perched on Terrance¡¯s head, seeming somewhat listless in the icy weather.

    Terrance spent the entire afternoon and evening processing ¡°medicine¡±. Now, after traversing a long stretch of mountainous terrain, he was extremely exhausted, as evidenced by the prominent dark circles under his eyes.

    ¡­

    ¡°You¡¯re a Trainer from outside, right?¡±

    The salesclerk took the small bottle Terrance handed over and showed a puzzled expression. ¡°Perfume? You¡¯vee to the wrong ce; we don¡¯t buy these¡­If it were some Berries or herbs, we can purchase them at market prices to help Trainers. But this stuff¡­ there¡¯s no market for it.¡± The shop assistant appeared helpless.

    ¡°There¡¯s no market?¡±

    ¡°There isn¡¯t.¡±

    Terrance scanned the shop, filled with Healing sprays, Antidotes, Ice Heals¡­..and mostly other medicines prepared for Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°This perfume of mine is also for Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s¡­let¡¯s call it a potion that can attract the opposite sex for Pok¨¦mon. I believe if you exin it to Trainers, it¡¯ll definitely sell.¡± Terrance confidently stated.

    ¡°???¡± The salesclerk remained doubtful, and asked in surprise, ¡°Even so, your item isn¡¯t like herbs or Berries; those are natural. Your perfume is processed. I can¡¯t take the risk.¡±

    ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Terrance felt it was gettingplicated and troublesome.

    ¡°Will this help?¡± The only thing Terrance could think of was his Breeder certification.

    The salesclerk was clearly knowledgeable and his eyes immediately widened when he saw the certificate, finding it hard to believe. ¡°You¡¯re a Breeder.¡±

    ¡°If you have a Breeder certification, we can consider purchasing any kind of medicine as a priority.¡±

    ¡°I need to consult with the manager.¡±

    Terrance was at a Pok¨¦mon store in Snowpoint City. Large chain stores hadn¡¯t yet appeared here, so various privately-owned shops profited by importing items like Antidotes, Burn Heals, etc.

    There were also shops run by Breeders, selling some of their handmade trinkets to make a living.

    Terrance was currently penniless, and whether he wanted to go somewhere or have afortable time outside, earning some money first was the most important thing.

    Yesterday, he had exchanged some materials from the academy and made this bottle of ¡°perfume¡± with the aim of exchanging it for some money to cover his expenses during the trip.

    Goddess of Love Venus.

    That was the name of the perfume, and it wasn¡¯t Terrance¡¯s original creation; it was one of the potions from the Crown Academy¡¯s database.

    Its origin could no longer be traced, but its ingredients were quitemon, and its effects were interesting. With plenty of free time on his hands, Terrance decided to mix it up and produce the potion.

    ¡°There probably aren¡¯t many people selling this kind of potion, right?¡±

    Terrance chuckled. In the past, Trainers rarely cared about their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s love lives, but things were different now.

    Decades ago, Trainers were akin to ¡°soldiers,¡± venturing into unknown lost territories for the league. But today, with the rapid advancement of technology, only the ¡°top-tier forces¡± were truly needed to support the league¡¯s expansion.

    Using more people wasn¡¯t beneficial for the current human development and was just a waste of resources.

    Nowadays, Terrance felt that Trainers were more like athletes from his previous life or certain specialized professionals. However, they are more popr among the public and leave a deeper impression, making them the mainstream profession of this world.

    Competitions like Pok¨¦mon Contests, the Lily of the Valley Conference, and the Elite Four Challenge Competition often attract a lot of public attention, so Trainers have gradually be a cultural trend, connecting a long economic chain.

    Terrance believes that a few yearster, Trainers should have be a part of every household if the storyline follows the the original work.

    Even now, Trainers were no longer the pioneering machines of the league; they were more like a special group pursuing their dreams.

    Friendship with Pok¨¦mon, their health, growth, appearance, and even love were all things that Trainers cared about.

    Even if they are not Trainers and are from ordinary families, having a Pok¨¦mon as a pet, friend, or family member ismon.

    Therefore, certain potions that were previously overlooked, like Goddess of Love Venus, or simr perfumes that could dress up Pok¨¦mon, would eventually be popr in every corner.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Darn it, that greedy fat*o¡­¡±

    Terrance walked out of the store, his expression not good.

    He exined themercial value of ¡°Goddess of Love Venus¡± to the store manager, but the person didn¡¯t seem moved at all.

    Terrance thought that when he mentioned the prospects of ¡°Goddess of Love Venus,¡± the shop owner would grab his legs, and with tears streaming down their face, beg for cooperation, trying to retain such a treasure like him¡­

    Instead, the shop owner merely said, ¡°Out of respect for you being a Breeder¡­ reluctantly, I¡¯ll buy some and see how it sells.¡±

    Terrance felt like spitting blood.

    He managed to sell all ten bottles for only 400 yen each.

    Even the mass-produced antidote sprays, despite having rtivelymon ingredients, didn¡¯t sell for much, which made Terrance feel disheartened.

    After all, it was crafted by a Junior Breeder, and the ingredients used weren¡¯t ordinary. The price he received was far below Terrance¡¯s expectations¡­ He originally thought he could sell each bottle for at least 1,000 yen, or at least 800, but¡­

    Just thinking about how the secret forms for Protein, Iron, and Calcium were monopolized by bigpanies and were being sold by ck marketers for nearly 10,000 yuan per bottle, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless

    While others multiplies their profits, he could barely break even.

    As a Junior Breeder, he couldn¡¯t even make a profit from hisbor fees.

    With the corners of his mouth twitching, Terrance looked at the old bills in his hand, feeling somewhat distressed. These were obtained by exchanging credits; he had to be thrifty with them¡­

    Walking on the street, Terrance didn¡¯t head towards the harbor. With his current financial situation, taking a single boat trip would practically set him back to where he started beforeing down from the mountains.

    Snowpoint City¡¯s harbor was probably the liveliest ce because it was the only route to the Battle Zone.

    Ever since the Battle Zone was established some years ago, most of Sinnoh¡¯s Trainers honed their skills there and challenged strong opponents. It was the most concentrated area for Sinnoh Trainers, and many people from other regions also gathered there.

    Any Trainer would want to visit the Battle Zone to witness countless Trainer battles.

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 Chapter 63: Arriving in Hearthome City

    Chapter 63: Arriving in Hearthome City

    However, Terrance had no interest in battles. Being quitezy himself, he had no ns to participate in any battles for the time being.

    If not the boat, the only option left was to choose a car.

    Due to environmental issues, Snowpoint City didn¡¯t have trains. ording to what he knows, in his hometown Kanto, Saffron City already had a massive maglev train station that connected the Kanto and Johto regions.

    Time was of the essence, and with only half a month¡¯s leave, Terrance couldn¡¯t afford to waste any time. After some hesitation, he decided to carpool, opting for the cheapest option avable.

    Using the publicputer at the Pokemon Center, he contacted a car owner.

    It was a private car, and the owner was a local, heading to some ce for business. Taking Trainer Terrance along was a way to earn some extra money for him.

    However, even by driving, it would take a day to reach Hearthome City, where the car owner wanted to go. Terrance had no choice but to ept it.

    He closed his eyes along the way, and before he knew it, they had arrived at their destination ¨C Hearthome City.

    As soon as they reached the city, Terrance wandered around randomly and then asked for directions.

    ¡°I want to challenge the Hearthome Gym!¡±

    ¡°I think I¡¯ll join the Pokemon Fan Club¡­¡±

    ¡°I heard there¡¯s arge swimming pool in Amity Square. Let¡¯s take our Pokemon there to rx!¡±

    These were the voices of passersby.

    And Terrance¡¯s goal, from the moment he knew he was heading to Hearthome City, was set on the Pokemon Cooking House.

    ¡°It¡¯s one of the ces rmended by Teacher Teresa,¡± Terrance muttered as he arrived in front of a white building and seized it up. Various cutlery were graffitied on the walls¡­ and Pokemon were eating their meals.

    ¡°I hope I can learn something here.¡± Terrance took a deep breath and entered.

    In fact, the people here were very hospitable. As soon as Terrance pushed open the door, he received a warm wee.

    ¡°Hey, boy! Are you here to learn or just to visit?¡±

    Behind the counter, a uniformed young man wearing a badge shouted.

    Next to him was a young boy with purple hair, dressed in a dark blue formal attire.

    ¡°I¡¯m here to visit.¡±

    ¡°Oh! A visitor!! Wee,¡± the uniformed young man said warmly.

    ¡°Please follow me.¡± He waved his hand, making a weing gesture, and also turned to the young boy beside him, saying, ¡°Young Master James, wee back. I have already informed the manager.¡±

    In response, the purple-haired boy nodded gently, smiled at Terrance, and then walked inside.

    ¡°Our Pokemon Cooking House not only creates dishes for different Pokemon, but also researches ingredients with vors that are jointly loved by different Trainers and their Pokemon¡­¡±

    ¡°In any case,ing here for a visit is the best choice.¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­ are you even listening?¡±

    The uniformed young man looked at Terrance, who seemed indifferent, feeling a bit awkward.

    ¡°¡­Sorry, my bad. Can I ask who that person was just now?¡±

    As he gazed at the retreating figure and recalled the reverent address of ¡°Young Master James¡± from the uniformed young man moments ago, Terrance was stunned.

    ¡°You mean Young Master James?¡± The uniformed young man pulled him aside. ¡°He¡¯s the child of an important guest of our boss¡­¡±

    ¡°Notice how luxurious his attire is? It is said that hees from a prominent family in Kanto and the liquid assets his family can immediately take out is several millions. He¡¯s a millionaire young master!¡±

    Pff¡­

    Meo-meowth?

    James?

    Team Rocket?

    Is this some kind of joke?

    Terrance could forget anything, but Team Rocket, who had been a recurring theme throughout the story, which left asting impression on him.

    Then again, James did seem toe from a wealthy family and joined Team Rocket after running away from home.

    ¡°¡­A millionaire, huh?¡± Terrance was speechless.

    Why did James run away from home, and what was the reason¡­? Ah, it¡¯s too painful, can¡¯t think about it.

    ¡°Well, thank you, I¡¯m going in now.¡±

    Terrance couldn¡¯t wait to strike up a conversation with James.

    ¡°Eh¡­¡± Seeing Terrance hurrying inside, the uniformed young man was puzzled, ¡°What is the purpose of having me as a guide then~¡±

    ¡­

    Pokemon Cooking House.

    James leaned against the ss window, his eyes twinkling as he watched the busy chefs and cooking apprentices, showing a yearning expression.

    ¡°I really want to cook with them¡­¡±

    Though he thought that way, James just sighed. Even if he liked it, his mother would never approve¡­

    Being able to sneak out from the hotel while his parents attended the ball was already a victory.

    ¡°Sparkling Radish, it would be even better if the slices were slightly thicker¡­¡± James turned around in surprise and found that the one who spoke was a boy younger than himself.

    ¡°You also have knowledge about cooking?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s a basic skill for a Breeder.¡± Terrance smiled.

    As in the anime, James¡¯s personality was gentle even when he was younger.

    Perhaps due to his upbringing, he always spoke with formality, maintaining the etiquette of high society. Or perhaps because he had few friends, Terrance managed to draw out some information from him.

    As it turned out, James¡¯s parents hade to the Sinnoh region to discuss business matters with their partners, and incidentally brought James along to the Sinnoh region, which had been voted as the most suitable ce to live. Hearthome City, many families and young mothers seeking leisure,e to this ce.

    ¡°A top-tier Pokemon hotel!¡±

    ¡°It must be very expensive¡­¡±

    Staying for one night at the Pokemon hotel in Hearthome City would cost as much as Old Green House¡¯s expenses for a long time.

    Terrance¡¯s attempt at striking up a conversation was remarkably effective, leading James to enthusiastically join in. At this moment, a middle-aged man in a suit rushed over.

    ¡°Young Master James, apologies for the wait. I am the manager of this Pokemon Cooking House. Please convey my greetings to your parents on my behalf.¡±

    ¡°We have prepared a sumptuous afternoon tea and pastries. Would you like to enjoy them now?¡± the man in the suit said. ¡°Of course, we also have various Pokemon dishes. The cooks would be delighted to receive Young Master James¡¯s evaluation.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡± James looked interested.

    ¡°I brought out Growlie secretly, so it has been a day since it has eaten.¡±

    ¡°Growlie?¡± The manager looked at Terrance with a puzzled expression.

    ¡°Hey¡­¡± Terrance¡¯s face turned dark. How could he not recognize that it¡¯s the name of a Pokemon? Your thoughts are quite strange, uncle.

    ¡°It¡¯s a Growlithe,¡± James said, ¡°And I heard that one of your chefs here is skilled at making dishes that both Fire-Type Pokemon and Trainers can enjoy. Is that true?¡±

    ¡°Can they really create dishes that cater to both humans and Pokemon tastes¡­¡± Terrance listened silently from the side.

    ¡°Well¡­¡± The manager wiped his sweat. If James¡¯s parents found out they were letting him and the Pokemon eat together, the consequences would be severe.

    These big families, don¡¯t they just treat Pokemon as pets¡­

    Young Master James is indeed a formidable opponent¡­

    ¡°It¡¯s fine; Growlie is my best friend,¡± James said firmly.

    The manager wiped his sweat again, not knowing how to handle this request. He hesitated for a moment before reluctantly agreeing.

    James was delighted and eagerly pulled Terrance along, ¡°Let¡¯s go together then.¡±

    ¡°Huh? I can join too?¡± Terrance looked at the manager in the suit, without any intention of asking. What a joke, his current identity is¡­

    ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no problem. Young Master James¡¯s friend, our dishes will surely satisfy both of you.¡±

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 Chapter 64: Flame Cuisine

    Chapter 64: me Cuisine

    Thud¡­¡­

    After enjoying their tea and pastries, Terrance and James finally saw the famous me cuisine of Hearthome City¡¯s Pokemon Cooking House.

    When the lid was lifted, a burst of searing light emanated from the te, and Terrance immediately smelled the tantalizing aroma.

    ¡°This feeling is¡­¡±

    Heat Wave Move!

    Both Terrance and James had sophisticated tastes. One was a Breeder and the other was a young master who was used to exotic delicacies, so ordinary dishes rarely impressed them.

    The food on the te resembled ¡°Honeb Briquette¡±, but unlike regr briquette, it emitted a fiery red glow. asional sparks sizzled and the tantalizing aroma filled the air, indicating the extraordinary nature of this dish.

    ¡°It smells¡­like spicy berry seeds.¡±

    Terrance took a sniff, the fiery red color of the dish radiating a glossy sheen from the roasting, especially the shape of the dish¡­each spicy berry seed seemed to be held together by a rich broth and the spiciness of the seedsbined with a strange, almost cloying aroma caused Terrance¡¯s pores to open wide.

    James couldn¡¯t help but salivate as well. The two of them exchanged nces and couldn¡¯t wait any longer. They grabbed their utensils and moved towards the me cuisine¡­

    ¡°It¡¯s not hot¡­¡± In the spoon, a bowl of translucent red seeds shimmered with mes, but when Terrance brought it to his lips, he felt only a warm breath, nothing like the flicker of sparks.

    Sweet!

    Rich!

    The rich broth blended with the seeds, spreading vors inside the mouth, instantly filling both of their bodies and minds with a dense aroma.

    ¡°Mmm~¡±

    Lying on the ground, Growlithe also enjoyed the delicacy, squinting its eyes in apparent pleasure. The sounds of savoring the aftertaste were apanied by the trembling of its taste buds.

    A spark shot out from Growlithe¡¯s mouth, and its body shook, instantly bing more spirited.

    ¡°What is this sweetness?¡±

    After the delightful sweetness came the swarming spiciness. This type of spiciness didn¡¯t just target the throat, it also teased the base of the tongue. It didn¡¯t erode the stomach either. It was as if the person tasting the dish was inside a volcano, bathing in moltenva¡­¡­ The entire body was enveloped by the onught of the heat wave, and in a mere moment, both individuals were drenched in sweat.

    ¡°Delicious,¡± James eximed with a radiant expression.

    He had never tasted such a unique cuisine before.

    ¡°If only I could know the recipe and ingredients,¡± Terrance thought.

    No wonder Teacher Teresa rmended him toe here. This me cuisine alone surpassed most of the food he had ever tasted.

    ¡°Hehe¡­ Are you all satisfied?¡± The head chef smiled proudly. The me cuisine¡¯s chef was the heir to a unique secret recipe, a signature of their Cooking House. No matter which guest had tasted it, they all praised it endlessly, without a single negativement.

    ¡°Can we watch the cooking process?¡± James asked.

    ¡°Of course, no problem.¡±

    Terrance was surprised that this exclusive secret could be shown to outsiders.

    The ingredients were: spicy berry seeds, Combee¡¯s sweet honey, and a special secret sauce.

    ¡°As expected¡­¡± Terrance smiled. The only thing they could observe was the technique.

    The chef who had mastered the me cuisine was a burly, muscr middle-aged man, and beside him stood a reddish-brown tortoise-like creature.

    There was a ck-gray circr stripe on each limb and the long neck. Each foot has three ws, and there is a short tail at the back. The tortoise shell was predominantly ck-gray with five fiery red depressions on it.

    ¡°Torkoal¡­¡± Terrance eximed.

    ¡°So, the chef and Pokemon cooperate in making the dish.¡±

    ¡°What¡ª-¡°James was amazed, ¡°Pokemon can also cook?¡±

    ¡°Of course, just as you can see here.¡±

    Torkoal¡¯s shell burns coal to generate tremendous energy, aiding the muscr chef by converting it into heat energy. The two of them moved with seamless coordination, smoke and mes enveloping the ingredients. The middle-aged man cooked with sweat pouring down his back, as he skillfully wielded the kitchen utensils, infusing the food ingredients with a harmonious explosion of color, aroma, and taste¡­

    Finally¡­ apanied by a Heat Wave unleashed by Torkoal, the middle-aged man donned heat-resistant gloves and swiftly sealed the lid shut. With a soft humming sound, the me cuisine was thuspleted.

    Brilliant.

    Terrance and James apuded in admiration.

    Not only was the chef highly skilled, but Torkoal also demonstrated a remarkable mastery of the move. Moreover, the two of them were undoubtedly seasoned partners who have spent years together, as such perfect harmony and synergy wouldn¡¯t be possible otherwise.

    ¡°Amazing,¡± James marveled.

    It was the first time he had seen someone coborate with their Pokemon so closely, other than Trainers.

    A seed was quietly nted in James¡¯s mind¡­

    ¡­

    Without lingering too long at the Pokemon Cooking House, Terrance departed.

    James followed along and asked Terrance curiously: ¡°You¡­ look like you¡¯ve gained a lot from this experience?¡±

    ¡°Not really,¡± Terrance smiled.

    He had already figured out why Teacher Teresa had sent him here. After observing other chefs at the Cooking House, he noticed amon trait among them: each one coborated with their Pokemon to cook dishes.

    These chefs regard their coboration with Pok¨¦mon as the primary focus of their practice, with Pok¨¦mon serving as their capable assistants, much like an extension of their hands.

    ¡°Is she trying to tell me that to raise Pok¨¦mon well, I should focus on interacting with them?¡± Terrance wondered. ¡°Or perhaps she wanted to show me that in Pok¨¦mon Contests, it¡¯s not just about the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s performance¡­¡±

    Terrance shook his head. No matter what, Teacher Teresa rmended him toe here just to observe how professionals interacted with Pok¨¦mon, be it as helpers or partners.

    ¡°Hey, Terrance, how far do you think the friendship between humans and Pok¨¦mon can go?¡± James suddenly asked.

    ¡°Friendship?¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­ Why is it that I just want to make friends with other Pok¨¦mon, but my parents strongly oppose it? Even with Growlie, even though it lives in a luxurious ce, they only treat it as a pet,¡± James couldn¡¯t understand.

    Terrance was taken aback but then smiled. ¡°If you treat Growlie as a friend, it will also consider you as one. Isn¡¯t that enough?¡±

    ¡°And someday, your parents will ept Growlie. Pok¨¦mon, as long as you treat them with sincerity, will surely reciprocate¡­¡±

    ¡°Really?¡± James was surprised.

    ¡°Of course,¡± Terrance assured him.

    Terrance thought of Pok¨¦mon as friends and partners of humans from the very beginning. They could work together to aplish various tasks, such as building houses, moving furniture, and going on adventures¡­

    Although he didn¡¯t know how these wealthy families taught their children, thinking about the bond between James, Jessie, and Meowth, Terrance spected that it must be quite profound.

    ¡°Maybe in the future, you¡¯ll meet more new friends. Believe in yourself and don¡¯t lose heart!¡± Terrance encouraged James.

    ¡°Terrance¡­¡±

    James looked at the slightly younger boy with gratitude. For James, whocked friends, Terrance¡¯s presence and understanding brought a different kind of warmth to the young heir of the prestigious family.

    ¡°Thank you.¡±

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 Chapter 65: Hearthome Conference

    Chapter 65: Hearthome Conference

    ¡°That ce seems to be noisy,¡± Terrance muttered to himself.

    After parting ways with James, Terrance wandered aimlessly.

    James was very reluctant to say goodbye. It was rare to find someone of the same age with whom he can get along so well, but it wasn¡¯t something he could change¡­

    He needed to return to the hotel before his parents came back, and Terrance clearly wasn¡¯t going in the same direction.

    Regretful separation, waiting for the next reunion.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Although Hearthome City is said to be a hugemercial center, Terrance wasn¡¯t satisfied because he couldn¡¯t find a single decentrge department store.

    It seems that to buy the things he needed, he could only set his sights on Veilstone City.

    The Veilstone Department Store there was reputed to be the best andrgest department store in the Sinnoh region.

    Terrance looked around as he contemted his next move.

    As he walked toward the source of themotion, a flustered girl called out to him.

    ¡°Excuse me¡­¡±

    ¡°Could you tell me where the registration counter for the Hearthome Conference is?¡± A girl asked. She had teal-coloured twintails, and was dressed in a white tracksuit, appearing flustered.

    ¡°Could it be¡­ I¡¯ve already missed the registration time?¡± When she said this, the girl showed a worried look.

    ¡°The Hearthome Conference?¡± Terrance was slightly surprised.

    ¡°The Pok¨¦mon Contest, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, yes, the Pok¨¦mon Contest!! The registration counter¡­¡±

    ¡°The registration counter is usually inside the venue, right?¡±

    ¡°If you¡¯re looking for the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯ venue, it should be to the north of Hearthome City. It¡¯s in that direction, right next to Amity Square.¡±

    ¡°Ah¡­ really? Thank you so much! I have to hurry over and register, so please excuse me.¡± The girl, overjoyed by the information, hurriedly ran in the direction Terrance had pointed out.

    ¡°Pok¨¦mon Contest Hearthome Conference?¡± Terrance hesitated for a moment.

    It sounded quite intriguing.

    Since he rarely has time toe out, why not give the Pok¨¦mon Contest a try? After all, despite doing coordination training for so long, he is still aplete Rookie Coordinator.

    If he missed this opportunity, who knows when he will get another chance to participate in the Pok¨¦mon Contest?

    ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try, my debut battle.¡±

    ¡°The girl just now seemed to mention that the registration time¡­ is about to end, right? So, is the Pok¨¦mon Contest scheduled for tomorrow? That works, I can just stay in Hearthome City for one more day.¡±

    Terrance, rarely interested in fighting, decided to participate in the Pok¨¦mon Contest, considering it as a form of entertainment.

    As for the nervousness of his firstpetition? Terrance didn¡¯t feel it.

    Knowing yourself and your opponent is the key to victory. Whether it was research during his free time or him paying close attention during his time at Crown Academy, Terrance had learned a lot about Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    In Terrance¡¯s view, whether it¡¯s the Hoenn region or the Sinnoh region, the level of Pok¨¦mon Contests is far inferiorpared topetition like The Ever Grande Conference and the Lily of the Valley Conference.

    Only Grand Festival is worth taking seriously.

    Compared to a traditional Trainer, Coordinator is just a derivative profession, perhaps more likely to appear in front of the public than professions like Rangers, but ultimately it is still a derivative profession.

    The mainstream in this world were the conventional battle Trainers.

    However, Coordinator can also be considered the profession derived from Trainers with the widest audience appeal.

    They also form a tremendously vast group, among whom are individuals capable of rivaling exceptional Trainers, such as the victors of the Grand Festival ¨C Top Coordinators.

    And this is precisely Terrance¡¯s goal.

    Perhaps, he could also try to dominate all regions¡¯ Pok¨¦mon Contests and be a Pok¨¦mon Master.

    ¡­

    The next day, Terrance, having sessfully registered, arrived at the Pok¨¦mon Contest venue.

    Registration for Pok¨¦mon Contests is rtively lenient. Events like the Indigo teau and Lily of the Valley Conference require challenging eight Gyms, earning Badges, and having the Gym Leader record the challenger¡¯s Trainer ID data before participation is allowed.

    In contrast, the Hearthome Conference doesn¡¯t have such strict rules. As long as you are a citizen under the Pok¨¦mon League¡¯s jurisdiction, you have the right to sign up for thepetition.

    The threshold for entry is much lowerpared to traditional Trainers.

    Next to Amity Square, countless Coordinators preparing topete were here, practicing moves with their Pok¨¦mon.

    Piplup, Shinx, Budew, Floatzel, meow¡­

    Numerous Pok¨¦mon from the Sinnoh region were warming up with their Coordinators before thepetition.

    Until Terrance¡¯s gaze fell on a Skitty.

    By Terrance¡¯s standards, this Skitty had beautiful fur with a natural shine, indicating not only good care but also good innate talent.

    Especially when the Skitty opened its narrow eyes, the brilliance of intelligence in its pupils suggested its cleverness.

    ¡°That person¡ª¡±

    The Coordinator beside Skitty caught Terrance¡¯s attention. On closer look, it was the girl who had asked for directions yesterday.

    ¡°Did you find the registration counter?¡± Terrance walked over and greeted her.

    ¡°Oh¡­ you¡¯re the person from yesterday,¡± the girl said in surprise.

    ¡°I owe you thanks for that. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might have missed the registration time. By the way, I¡¯m Abby, and this is my partner, Jhonny.¡±

    ¡°Abby¡­ No need to be so polite, and besides, the registration deadline was eight o¡¯clock. You wouldn¡¯t have missed it no matter what,¡± Terrance replied. ¡°I¡¯m Terrance, and I also registered for this Hearthome Conference. Now, we¡¯re opponents.¡±

    ¡°Oh¡­ You¡¯re a Coordinator too? That¡¯s great! Please take care of me. It¡¯s my first time participating in the Sinnoh region¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest.¡±

    ¡°As I thought, judging from your ent, you¡¯re from the Hoenn region, right?¡± Terrance smiled. Both Skitty and the girl¡¯s appearance and ent gave him a sense of familiarity.

    ¡°You¡¯re right¡­¡± Abby looked surprised.

    ¡°Hehe¡­Let¡¯s get to know each other again. I¡¯m also from Hoenn region,¡± Terrance said.

    Next, Terrance tapped the Pok¨¦ Ball at his waist. With a sh of red light, Beautifly gracefully appeared. It circled around and finallynded on his shoulder.

    ¡°And this is my partner, Beautifly.¡±

    After saying that, both Terrance and Abby burst intoughter.

    ¡°From the look of you, I guess this isn¡¯t your first time participating in a Pok¨¦mon Contest?¡± Abby asked.

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Terrance hesitated.

    ¡°Because you don¡¯t seem nervous at all. When I first participated in a Pok¨¦mon Contest with Skitty, I waspletely flustered. If Skitty hadn¡¯t performed remarkably, I would have embarrassed myself that time.¡±

    ¡°I see. So, Abby is a veteran.¡±

    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare say that, but I have already won a Ribbon.¡±

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 Chapter 66 1st Round

    Chapter 66 1st Round

    Half an Hour Later.

    Hearthome Conference Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall.

    The opening ceremony was about to begin, and the contestants were getting ready in the lobby.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go! I¡¯m the announcer, Marian.¡±

    ¡°The gorgeous and lovely Pokemon of passionate Coordinators¡ª¡±

    ¡°The Pok¨¦mon Contest is back, and this time, it¡¯s happening right here in Hearthome City!!¡±

    ¡°Alright! The victorious Coordinator will receive this Hearthome Ribbon, boosting their motivation towards the glorious Grand Festival!¡±

    Miss Marian, presiding over the Sinnoh Region¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest as the announcer host, was full of energy as she enthusiastically stirred up the audience¡¯s emotions. She then gestured again, ¡°Now everyone, please wee the three judges who will be presiding over the contest!¡±

    The three judges are the Chief of the Pok¨¦mon Activities Committee, a dignified and mature-looking gentleman, who speaks with great etiquette, and the respected uncle who often travels with the Contest Committee, Raoul Contesta.

    The President of the Pok¨¦mon Fan Club, with a simple appearance, eyes always half-closed, easy going temperament, and famously known for saying ¡°Remarkable!¡±, Mr. Sukizo.

    And the female nurse of various Pok¨¦mon Centers, Nurse Joy!!

    ¡°¡­¡±

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s quickly get started.¡± After some formalities, Miss Marian waved her arm and once again passionately shouted.

    ¡°First round, Solo-Performance Stage!!¡±

    ¡°The first contestant, pleasee on stage!!¡±

    Terrance and Abby were standing in the lobby, closely watching the Pok¨¦mon Contest on the TV.

    The first to appear was a young boy wearing a blue shirt. As he threw out a Pok¨¦ Ball, a Shinx flipped in the air andnded gracefully on the stage!

    ¡°What an adorable Shinx! It has already won over the audience¡¯s hearts!!¡± Marian eximed.

    ¡°Shinx, use Charge!¡±

    Following the boy¡¯smand, Shinx¡¯s fur retracted, and then its whole body emitted a brilliant light.

    ¡°Let¡¯s begin! Shinx, Spark Move!¡±

    ¡°Oh, impressive! After charging up, Shinx has used Spark. Electricity has covered its body and it has started running on the stage. Shinx is quite fast, it truly looks like a streak of lightning darting across the stage¡ª¡±

    ¡°Such a vibrant performance!¡±

    ¡­

    ¡°Very well done.¡± Abby excitedly shouted.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance looked at her.

    It¡¯s clearly just an ordinary disy of moves! Combining Charge and Spark, it looks like Volt Tackle and it seems some thought has been put into the n.

    But¡­is this what a Pok¨¦mon Contest is all about?

    Whether it¡¯s elegance, beauty, cuteness, grandeur, strength, or a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s growth stage andbination of its moves, these are the things that test the Coordinator themselves. They need to be perfectly disyed in the first round. The performance of the boy in the blue shirt just now fell far short of Terrance¡¯s standards.

    The Shinx just now, its training can only be considered ordinary, and its consecutive moves can only be regarded as skillful. This aspect should have required diligent effort. However, its running trajectorycked any sense of beauty whatsoever.

    The first round continued. After dozens of participants, it was finally Abby¡¯s turn.

    ¡°Go for it.¡± Terrance gave her a thumbs-up, curious about Abby¡¯s skills.

    ¡°My goal is to be a top-notch Coordinator!!¡± Abby clenched her fist, closed her eyes, then suddenly opened them and with a determined nod towards Terrance, she began to walk confidently toward the stage.

    ¡­

    ¡°The next contestant is Miss Abby, let¡¯s give her a warm wee!¡± Marian continued to energetically hype up the atmosphere.

    As Abby stepped onto the stage, her demeanor changed. Terrance noticed that she seems quite confident.

    ¡°Skitty, charm the stage!¡±

    This is¡­ Attract Move.

    Terrance noticed an anomaly on Skitty through the tv. The moment it emerged from its Pok¨¦ Ball, Skitty unconsciously used Attract, showcasing its charm perfectly.

    ¡°So cute¡ª¡±

    The announcer rallied the audience, keeping the atmosphere heated.

    ¡°Not bad.¡± Terrance¡¯s interest was piqued slightly. After watching numerous performances, only Abby¡¯s Skitty had reached a level of training that he couldmend.

    ¡°Well, let me see what unique qualities you have.¡±

    Onstage, Abby confidently gazed at Skitty. Since their debut, they have ovee many challenges. Now, at Sinnoh¡¯s first Pok¨¦mon Contest, they are definitely going to perform perfectly!!

    ¡°Skitty, Rain Dance!¡±

    Huh¡­ Terrance was slightly taken aback. Themand she had just given was Rain Dance?

    Next, the screen¡¯s content confirmed that Terrance¡¯s hearing wasn¡¯t mistaken. Skitty stood on the stage, cutely swishing its tail, releasing an energy that formed a cluster in the air. Soon, dark clouds gathered.

    Drip¡­

    Drip¡­

    Within the stage¡¯s confines, a small drizzle began to fall. Abby smiled at the raindrops and issued anothermand: ¡°Use Blizzard!¡±

    Hoo¡­ hoo¡­

    A white mist shot out from Skitty¡¯s mouth, instantly freezing the raindrops in the sky, transforming them into pristine snowkes.

    ¡°For the final performance, use Safeguard~!!¡±

    Hmm¡ª

    A mysterious white light enveloped Skitty. Simultaneously, the frozen snowkes in the sky began to descend slowly. Skitty emitted a holy radiance, elegantly walking to the center of the stage, and finally¡­

    All the snowkes fell, covering the stage in a frostyyer. However, the area where Skitty stood remained untouched by snow due to Safeguard. At that moment, Skitty became the focal point of the entire stage. After a moment, following Marian¡¯s exmation, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

    ¡°The ending was truly beautiful.¡± Raoul Contesta.

    ¡°Remarkable!¡± Mr. Sukizo.

    ¡°The most surprising thing isn¡¯t just thebination of Skitty¡¯s moves but Skitty itself. To be able to learn moves like Rain Dance, Blizzard, and Safeguard¡ªSkitty has showcased a distinct charm.¡± Nurse Joy.

    Terrance was also amazed. This Skitty¡¯s talent exceeded his estimate.

    The power of the moves was not substantial, so their execution was smooth andposed. Terrance wondered if this was intentional, but if it¡¯s solely a Pok¨¦mon Contest, the power of the moves was secondary. After all, it¡¯s not a battle; Pok¨¦mon¡¯s unique charm is the core of a Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    ¡°You were really amazing.¡± After Abby returned, Terrance smiled and gave his assessment.

    ¡°Well, of course! Terrance, you must do your best too!!¡± Abby was happy due to her sessful performance.

    A momentter, it was Terrance¡¯s turn.

    With this, the first round was nearing its end.

    ¡°I¡¯m going.¡± Terrance said to Abby.

    ¡°Give it your all!!¡± Abby cheered him on.

    ¡­¡­

    ¡°Next up, let¡¯s wee Contestant Terrance who is participating in the Pok¨¦mon Contest for the first time. We hope the Hearthome Conference leaves him with wonderful memories!!¡±

    Terrance?

    First time?

    Both questions came from the audience seats and the lobby.

    Abby couldn¡¯t believe that Terrance, whom she had judged to be a ¡°veteran¡±, was actually participating for the first time. He was much moreposedpared to her first time at a Pok¨¦mon Contest. T_T [TN: crying emoji]

    As for the one who was puzzled by Terrance¡¯s name¡­

    It came from the VIP seats in the audience.

    James, with his purple hair, was sitting beside an elegant couple, eagerly watching the performance. When Terrance¡¯s name was called, he surprisedly directed his gaze downward, searching.

    Is that Terrance? Is he also participating in the Pok¨¦mon Contest?

    ¡°It¡¯s him¡ª¡±

    As Terrance walked onto the stage, James recognized him. ¡°Uncle Sebastian, record it, record it.¡±

    ¡°Uncle Sebastian¡± was an elderly man who respectfully stood behind the VIP seats. Upon hearing the young master¡¯s order, he couldn¡¯t help but hesitate.

    ¡°James?¡± James¡¯ mother looked at him in confusion.

    ¡°I¡¯m watching a Pok¨¦mon Contest for the first time and want to make a memento.¡± James exined.

    ¡°Mind your manners.¡± James¡¯ father nced at him. ¡°If you want to record, you can go to thepetition organizer afterward and make a copy.¡±

    ¡°I understand¡­¡±

    ¡­¡­

    As Terrance stepped onto the stage, he felt like he had be the center of attention. Giving a slight smile and a nod, he threw out Beautifly¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball.

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 Chapter 67: Stunned audience and Electric Whirlpool

    Chapter 67: Stunned audience and Electric Whirlpool

    Making a simple entrance, Beautifly made no shy moves. While it could have also used the ¡°Attract¡± Move, Abby had already showcased that before, so Terrance didn¡¯t n to use it.

    The simple entrance, coupled with Terrance¡¯s silence, fueled the audience¡¯s anticipation.

    What kind of performance would it be, exactly?

    At the judges¡¯ table, their eyes lit up. Though not explicitly mentioned, the judgespare the growth of Pokemon to the average standards of simr Pokemon. Pokemon which has been raised outstandingly naturally exude a unique charm.

    Beautifly was precisely such a Pokemon.

    Onstage, under the gaze of countless eyes, Terrance took a deep breath, intending to have Beautifly execute ¡°thatbo.¡±

    ¡°Beautifly, use Gust¡ª¡±

    Upon receiving themand, the gracefully hovering Beautifly emitted a soft hum in midair. With a graceful motion of its beautiful wings, Beautifly danced slowly, its wings showcasing a colorful and mesmerizing rhythm as they unfurled. Though the breeze was gentle, the audience could discern the gradually forming currents in the air.

    ¡°Such incredible control. I feel like the wind is taking shape on the stage. What could it be?!!¡± Marian eximed.

    Shape, or rather, a subtle structure, was clearer to Marian, who was closer than the audience.

    ¡°Well, then I¡¯ll let you see it clearly,¡± Terrance said with a faint smile.

    ¡°Beautifly, lie down and use String Shot.¡±

    Upon hearing themand, Beautifly, with its wings fluttering, tilted its body to the side. It appeared as if its entire bodyy t in the air. Its wings continued to stretch, but simultaneously, Beautifly¡¯s long, needle-like mouth curled up into a round shape, releasing strands of white silk. Like a fountain, these strands scattered into the air.

    As its colorful wings danced, the pure white silk shot into the air. Beautifly swayed its round head and the silk continued to increase¡­

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡± Marian gasped in surprise. ¡°The silk seems to be moving with the airflow!!¡±

    Initially, the upward-spraying silk resembled silver chains hanging in the sky, akin to a fountain or a beautiful blooming flower. However, after following Marian¡¯s directions, the audience astonishingly realized that the spat out silk didn¡¯t fall; instead, it fluttered continuously with the invisible currents, and eventually, guided by a certain rhythm, it began to form a spiral.

    ¡°This is¡­ Whirlpool!!¡±

    After the quantity of silk strands reached a certain threshold, the general shape was finally discernible to people. Above Beautifly, a massive white vortex churned incessantly. Air currents revolved swiftly around the axis of the vortex, drawn by the significantly reduced pressure at its center. From all sides beneath Beautifly¡¯s body, airflow was sucked into the bottom of the vortex, just above the stage¡¯s surface.

    ¡°Wow¡­ amazing,¡± Marian eximed.

    The audience seats, judges¡¯ table, the lobby¡ªeveryone focusing on this performance was captivated by the colossal white Whirlpool. At this moment, all eyes were on Beautifly who was beneath the Whirlpool!

    ¡°Is it not over yet?¡± someone wondered.

    Beautifly continued to spit out silk, which was connected to its long mouth, causing the enormous white Whirlpool to look as if it was connected to Beautifly. Lying t in the air, Beautifly, relying solely on its tiny body, raised the Whirlpool that kept elerating and radiating a milky-white halo. The scene was incredibly stunning.

    Zzzz! Zzzz!

    Just as everyone admired Beautifly¡¯s control over String Shot and Gust, electric currents merged into the silk, causing the white color on top to gradually change, shining with a golden light. As the zaps elerated sharply, in that moment, everyone watching the performance seemed to hear the chirps of thousands of bird Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Electroweb¡ª¡±

    As the golden currents spread gradually from the bottom, the entire audience was collectively taken aback.

    ¡°It¡¯s¡­ changing color!!¡± Marian eximed in astonishment.

    The conservative estimate of the silk forming the Whirlpool was several kilometers long. This silk, created by Beautifly expending significant stamina and energy, covered nearly half the stage. The constant frequency of its rotation even slightly unnerved the judges.

    ¡°Could it be the Electroweb move?¡± Sitting among the judges¡¯ panel, Nurse Joy¡¯s eyes were slightly curious.

    Not just her, the already impressive performance escted the atmosphere in the venue with the influx of golden electric currents!

    Zzzz¡ª

    Zzzz¡ª

    After 5 seconds.

    The enormous white Whirlpool seemed to ignite, electric currents suffusing the air. With crackling sounds, the entire Whirlpool transformed into a sea of golden electricity!

    On the continually spinning Whirlpool, golden currents flowed, emitting a dazzling, scorching light. It was as if the whirlpool was iid with ayer of gold, resembling the sparkling ripples on a golden ocean, a sight of iparable beauty.

    ¡°So beautiful!¡± A child in the audience involuntarily eximed.

    In the lobby, Abby gazed at the radiant Beautifly on the stage, speechless for a moment. Everything was perfect¡ªwhether it was thebo of moves or their execution or how the Beautifly was raised, it exuded the essence of a Top Coordinator.

    ¡°Amazing.¡± James¡¯ mouth slightly opened wide. Sensing the change in the atmosphere. He understood that Terrance had done something extraordinary.

    ¡°This is¡­ Electric Whirlpool!¡± Marian shouted with excitement. ¡°As everyone knows, Whirlpool is a Water-type move!!¡±

    ¡°But Contestant Terrance, using thebo of three moves, Gust, String Shot, and Electroweb, has shown us a unique Whirlpool!! It¡¯s absolutely beautiful!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe that Contestant Terrance is participating in a Pok¨¦mon Contest for the first time!!!¡±

    On the live screen, the camera focused on the ¡°Electric Whirlpool.¡± In the video, whether it was a vortex or a whirlpool, Beautifly held up the ¡°Whirlpool¡± like a thundercloud. At this moment, its charm was showcased to the fullest, projecting a unique demeanor.

    The entire audience was stunned!

    ¡°Then!!¡±

    ¡°How are the judges going to evaluate this performance?¡±

    ¡°Incrediblebo. I never thought that air currents could control the trajectory of String Shot, and especially the charm when the electric currents ignited the entire Whirlpool. The strong contrast between white and gold was truly stunning.¡± Raoul Contesta eximed.

    ¡°Remarkable! Remarkable! Remarkable!¡± Mr. Sukizo smiled.

    ¡°Presenting such a beautiful spectacle by seamlesslybining different moves. Whether it¡¯s the charm of Beautifly itself or the impact brought by the ¡®Electric Whirlpool,¡¯ even sitting here, I can imagine the sweat and effort put in by the Coordinator and the Pok¨¦mon behind it. This is a remarkably exceptional performance which is rarely seen in a Pok¨¦mon Contest,¡± Nurse Joy smiled as she gave her evaluation.

    ¡°Well¡ªit seems that Contestant Terrance has received unanimous recognition from everyone~¡±

    Perfect score!

    Excellent evaluation!

    As Terrance walked down, he was engulfed in a thunderous apuse and the cheers of the audience. The performance was a resounding sess!

    In the corridor, Abby eagerly pulled Terrance, staring at him in disbelief. ¡°Hey, you¡ª¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re actually this amazing?!¡±

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 Chapter 68: Contest Battle

    Chapter 68: Contest Battle

    ¡°Amazing?¡± Terrance smiled wryly.

    ¡°This isn¡¯t about being amazing; it¡¯s the result of Beautifly¡¯s own effort,¡± Terrance said. ¡°To learn thisbo, it has put in quite a bit of effort¡­¡±

    From sensing air currents, to perfecting String Shot and getting proficient in Electroweb¡­each step is indispensable.

    Meanwhile, ¡°Electric Whirlpool¡± is also the most challenging technique Beautifly has grasped so far. Since it was his first time participating in a Pok¨¦mon Contest, and considering it¡¯s thest Pok¨¦mon Contest he will enter in the near future, Terrance revealed this technique so early.

    However, these techniques, whether Beautifly or Swablu has mastered it or not, are destined to be showcased only in the first round of the Pok¨¦mon Contest. Their extended preparation time isn¡¯t possible in battles.

    These techniques are designed specifically to entuate a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own charm.

    ¡°Absolutely¡­ absolutely fantastic!! Beautifly was truly dazzling back then,¡± Abby wasn¡¯t stingy in her praise, once again pulling Terrance as they headed to the lobby to discuss the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Terrance didn¡¯t refuse Abby¡¯s inquiries.

    After a thorough discussion, the two unexpectedly found that their focus was on how to raise Pok¨¦mon itself¡­

    Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Coordinators showcase their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s appearance and moves.

    And whether it¡¯s appearance or moves, it¡¯s all built upon the foundation of raising Pok¨¦mon.

    Pok¨¦mon Contest has an unwritten rule: Pok¨¦mon¡¯s appearance isn¡¯tpared to other contestants¡¯ Pok¨¦mon. It¡¯s about what makes the appearing Pok¨¦mon stand out among Pok¨¦mon of its kind¡­what it excels inparison to others.

    There¡¯s no judge whopares the outward appearances of ¡°Muk¡± and ¡°Milotic.¡±

    So, in the first round, a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s healthy growth, beauty¡­ all affect the judges¡¯ scores. Pok¨¦mon cared for by Breeders naturally have an advantage in the ¡°appearance¡± category.

    At the same time, it tests the judges¡¯ standards.

    As for the use of moves, it¡¯s a means to magnify the charm of a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s appearance and its own uniqueness, allowing others to understand.

    ¡°Elegance isn¡¯t just a facade!!¡±

    Terrance has always believed that the gorgeous techniques disyed by outstanding Top Coordinators aren¡¯t just for show. In this aspect, even the previously demonstrated ¡°Electric Whirlpool¡± doesn¡¯t meet the criteria. That¡¯s why he admires the criteria set by the older generation¡¯s Top Coordinator, Mr. Juan, the most.

    Mr. Juan focuses on elegance during the battle and hopes that other Trainers can also engage in battles gracefully.

    Even if it¡¯s a Seaking, Mr. Juan can grasp its ¡°innate¡± resistance to Electric-type moves andmand it to use its Horn Drill move to elegantly reflect moves like ¡°Thunderbolt¡± and ¡°Thunder¡± which are powerful against Water-type Pok¨¦mon, back at Water-type Pok¨¦mon using its tough horn full of racial charm.

    Due to his acquaintance with Wace, Terrance has paid attention to this master and student duo from Sootopolis City and astonishingly discovered that both Wace and his master Juan dominated the Grand Festivals with their splendid performances as Top Coordinators!!

    During the past Sootopolis Gym challenges, Mr. Juan also appeared to ce considerable importance on guiding Trainers through elegant battles, aiming to help them appreciate the distinctive charm of their Pok¨¦mon. As long as Trainers disyed some level of understanding, Sootopolis Gym would grant a certain degree of ¡°passage,¡± signifying approval towards the Trainer.

    So, Terrance firmly believes that an excellent Top Coordinator might also be a Trainer with remarkable strength and proficient in battles.

    ¡­.

    Hearthome Conference had less than a hundred contestants. After Terrance¡¯s performance, there weren¡¯t many contestants left. So, following a brief half-time pause, the second round began right away.

    ¡°The second round Contest Battle is about to start!¡±

    ¡°In the limited time of 5 minutes, the key to victory is to use moves elegantly to reduce your opponent¡¯s score!¡±

    In other words, even in heated battles, scoring hits or incapacitating the opponent won¡¯t greatly reduce their score. In the second round Contest Battle, for a legitimate Coordinator striving to be a Top Coordinator, it¡¯s essential not to neglect showcasing a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s charm with stylish moves during battles.

    This is the pride of a Coordinator.

    In the first round, Terrance unsurprisingly passed with a perfect score, even ranking first!

    So, in the second round Contest Battle, Terrance would be the first to take the stage as a seeded contestant.

    ¡°First up, Mr. Terrance from this side¡ª¡±

    ¡°Next is Ms. Hibiki from the other side. You have a time limit of 5 minutes, and there¡¯s no pause system. Please start the match!¡±

    Ding¡ª

    For the two stepping onto the stage, the countdown on the screen marked the official start of the battle.

    Terrance¡¯s opponent was a young girl. Perhaps due to watching Terrance¡¯s first-round performance, she looked very serious, like she was facing a formidable enemy.

    ¡°The opponent is strong. I¡¯m counting on you, Lopunny!¡±

    ¡°Beautifly, it¡¯s your turn to shine!¡±

    The fur at the front of Lopunny¡¯s ears was neatly groomed, looking very beautiful. It was evident that she had taken meticulous care of it. The opponent seemed to frequently show Lopunny¡¯s charm through its ¡°ears.¡±

    However, as soon as the two Pok¨¦mon appeared, Lopunny¡¯s condition appeared a bit peculiar¡­

    ¡°It¡¯s infatuation state! Contestant Terrance¡¯s Beautifly has used Attract Move right away. This is the same strategy Contestant Abby used in thest round. It seems Lopunny is in a bit of trouble. How will Ms. Hibiki solve this?!¡±

    ¡°Opposite genders, what a coincidence.¡± Terrance chuckled, not expecting Beautifly¡¯s luck to be this good.

    ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t underestimate my Lopunny. Use your ear to strike the ground, Ssh!¡± Hibiki eximed loudly, as if trying to awaken Lopunny through sound.

    While under the infatuation state, a Pok¨¦mon will find it difficult to use its moves.

    However, ¡°Pound¡± and ¡°Ssh¡± are instinctual skills deeply ingrained in Lopunny¡¯s memory, simr to how Flying-type Pok¨¦mon are naturally adept at flying. These moves are easy to use.

    After Lopunny squatted down, its long ears pped the ground. It didn¡¯t attack, just hopped around. However, due to the rhythmic tapping and jumping, this frequency of movement immediately snapped Lopunny out of the infatuation state.

    Ssh isn¡¯t an attacking move. It¡¯s a form of movement method. The most famous user is Magikarp¡­

    ¡°Lopunny seems to have recovered from the infatuation state. Contestant Hibiki has employed a clever method to break through it and showcase Lopunny¡¯s charm!¡±

    ¡°Contestant Terrance¡¯s score has been reduced somewhat!¡±

    ¡°Nice skills. Beautifly, be careful of its ears,¡± Terrance advised.

    ¡°There is no use being careful, it¡¯s not over yet. Lopunny, use ¡®Ssh¡¯ to execute ¡®Bounce¡¯!¡± Hibiki said.

    Next, the hopping Lopunny gathered its strength and used Bounce to soar high into the sky, nearing the roof of the venue and reaching near Beautifly.

    Bounce is a Flying-type move. Through the use of its ears, Lopunny showcased astonishing jumping power and aerial abilities.

    ¡°In this state, do you think Lopunny has an advantage in agility over Beautifly in the air?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Beautifly, use Air Cutter!¡±

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 Chapter 69: Decisive battle with Abby

    Chapter 69: Decisive battle with Abby

    Looking at Lopunny in the sky, Beautifly fluttered and rapidly pped its wings, creating several des of wind, directly aiming at Lopunny¡¯s position.

    ¡°An opening!! Lopunny, use Jump Kick and elerate your descent towards the thin gap in the Air Cutter!!¡±

    Compared to the preparation time of ¡°Bounce,¡± ¡°Jump Kick¡± was faster, especially using the advantage of the high altitude, causing Lopunny¡¯s speed to reach its peak!

    Exploiting the opening in the Air Cutter, she targeted Beautifly¡¯s location directly, causing Hibiki to catch a glimpse of the light of victory.

    ¡°¡­ I have to say, you fell for it so easily.¡± Terrance.

    Terrance was speechless; his opponent really is naive. This opening clearly looked like a trap, yet she jumped right in.

    In the moment Lopunny made a move, Beautifly quickly wove an Electroweb. Hearing the crackling sound, Hibiki¡¯s heart jumped.

    ¡°Not good¡­ Lopunny, change direction quickly!!¡±

    ¡°Oh no!! Due to the inertia from Jump Kick¡¯s eleration, Lopunny can no longer control its descent!!¡± Marian exined.

    On the stage, arge golden formed and Lopunny looked like prey trapped in a snare. ¡°Crackle,¡± the tingling sensation reached Lopunny¡¯s nerves, making it pause.

    The effect of Electroweb greatly slowed down Lopunny¡¯s descent.

    ¡°Beautifly has sessfully caught Lopunny¡¯s attack, leading to a reversal of the situation. Lopunny has fallen into a trap due to Beautifly¡¯s clever n, and Miss Hibiki¡¯s score is rapidly decreasing!!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Lopunny, find a way to break free quickly!!¡± Hibiki eximed anxiously.

    ¡°Checkmate!¡± Terrance said. Breaking free? Not a chance.

    Leaving aside the toughness of Beautifly¡¯s silk, the impact of Paralysis on Lopunny was also remarkably evident. Especially since Electroweb¡¯s silk remains under Beautifly¡¯s control, the oue is already decided.

    ¡°Giga Drain!¡±

    Several white silks hid within the golden web. When Terrance gave themand, Beautifly immediately controlled the silks and wrapped them around Lopunny¡¯s body.

    Under the Giga Drain, Lopunny weakly cried out, its energy continuously being drained, leaving its body in a state of fatigue.

    ¡°Lopunny¡ª¡± Hibiki eximed in shock.

    In the end, Lopunny couldn¡¯t escape the double attack of Electroweb and Giga Drain, regrettably losing consciousness.

    Thus, Terrance¡¯s first Contest Battle ended in victory.

    ¡­

    ¡°Alright, then the winner of the first Contest Battle is¡ªContestant Terrance!¡±

    With Miss Marian¡¯s announcement, the audience burst into enthusiastic apuse. On the stage, Hibiki withdrew Lopunny with a disappointed sigh.

    Next, it was time for the closing ceremony for the victor and the defeated.

    And for the judges¡¯ments.

    ¡°That was amazing, Air Cutter skillfully guided the Coordinator¡¯s judgment.¡± Raoul Contesta said.

    ¡°Remarkable!¡± Mr. Sukizo added.

    ¡°Miss Hibiki used Lopunny¡¯s ears to dispel the captivate state, which excellently showcased Lopunny¡¯s uniqueness. But what I didn¡¯t expect was that String Shot could also be hidden within Electroweb. It seems that Beautifly is very skilled in using String Shot, a splendid technique only seen in Contest Battles.¡± Nurse Joy of Hearthome City remarked.

    ¡­

    Lobby.

    ¡°When battling, weren¡¯t you nervous? Even I was really nervous watching the battle from the side!¡± Abby said.

    ¡°It was alright, but considering it was my first time in a Contest Battle¡­ I must admit I felt a bit out of my element,¡± Terrance thought back on his battle and felt that it was a little difficult.

    It wasn¡¯t the difficulty of winning the battle, but the constant need to showcase the charm of the Pok¨¦mon through the moves. For any Coordinator, this was a challenging task.

    ¡°Anyway, congrattions on advancing to the next round of thepetition.¡±

    The second round of Pok¨¦mon Contest was still underway, Trainers who passed the first round were taking the stage one by one, showcasing their proudest abilities in these cute and charming duels.

    ¡°Who will be the one to gracefully advance to the final stage and obtain the prestigious Hearthome Ribbon representing glory!¡± Miss Marian¡¯s enthusiasticmentary echoed in the venue.

    ¡­

    Next, throughyers of battles, eight participants who passed the first review advanced, and Terrance, with an absolute advantage, sessfully reached the finals. Next, after a series of battles among the eight contestants who passed the first round, Terrance, with an absolute advantage, sessfully advanced to the finals.

    In Terrance¡¯s words, the standard of the Hearthome Conference left him quite disappointed.

    The battles he went through were practically a breeze, with most of the Coordinators who cleared the first round either being all show with no substance,cking the knowledge of how to battle effectively, or they had insufficient experience to handle intense situations.

    ¡°Perhaps one needs to attend the Grand Festival to truly test their limits.¡± Terrance stared at the big screen, speaking to himself.

    ¡°It¡¯s finally here.¡± In the final match, Abby was facing another male Coordinator.

    With its petite body, Skitty continuously dodged, using various different moves to showcase its unique charm. It consumed all the time and won the match with a high-score advantage.

    ¡°The final opponent has appeared.¡±

    Terrance didn¡¯t expect that Abby would make it all the way to the finals, bing his opponent.

    However, considering Skitty¡¯s skill level, perhaps it wasn¡¯t surprising.

    ¡°I¡¯m really looking forward to this fight with you,¡± Abby excitedly spoke to Terrance before the final.

    ¡°Because, in my first Pok¨¦mon Contest here in the Sinnoh region, I had the chance to meet a skilledpetitor like you, Terrance. I¡¯m really pleased!¡±

    ¡°I feel the same way. I hope this battle can leave us with profound memories.¡± Terrance smiled.

    ¡­

    ¡°Alright, the exciting and nerve-wracking final match is finally here. What kind of showdown will Mr. Terrance and Miss Abby bring us in this final match?!¡±

    ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s look forward to it!!¡±

    In the VIP seats, James clenched his clothes, silently praying, ¡°Terrance, you have to win.¡±

    Seeing Terrance¡¯s impressive performance all the way, James, as his ¡°friend,¡± was genuinely delighted.

    He had already decided to collect all the recordings of Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contests afterward as his most precious memories. Umm, as important as his bottle caps.

    On the stage, Abby and Terrance locked eyes until the countdown sound began, and both simultaneously tossed out their Pok¨¦ Balls.

    ¡°Skitty, Charm up!!¡±

    ¡°Beautifly, Charm up!!!¡±

    The charm up was merely meant to better showcase Pok¨¦mon¡¯s cute or beautiful appearances.

    ¡°Meow~¡±

    ¡°Chirp~¡±

    ¡°After the previous matches, it seems that Skitty and Beautifly are also brimming with enthusiasm,¡± Marian said, ¡°In this round, Mr. Terrance seems to have taken the initiative, it¡¯s Beautifly¡¯s Gust move!!¡±

    Gust, amonly used opening move by Terrance¡¯s Beautifly. It provides excellent control over air currents. Regardless of the wind speed, Beautifly can quickly adapt and utilize it to its advantage. Whether it¡¯s for flying speed or agility in evading attacks, this skill offers significant benefits.

    At the beginning, creating favorable conditions was crucial.

    ¡°Sure enough, you are using Gust. Then¡­ Skitty, use Blizzard!!¡± Abby countered, not willing to be outdone.

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 Chapter 70: The Key to Victory

    Chapter 70: The Key to Victory

    ¡°Look, Skitty has used the Blizzard move once again, and the frigid mist is directly attacking Beautifly,¡± The announcer Marian exined passionately, constantly heating up the atmosphere of the venue.

    ¡°Dodge it,¡± Terrance spoke, giving a simple evasivemand.

    Skitty¡¯s Blizzard has a limited range, whipping towards Beautifly like ash. In the face of this direct move, Beautifly had no reason not to dodge.

    The two Pok¨¦mon stood on the stage, with Beautifly positioned diagonally above Skitty, forming a forty-five-degree angle. Under Abby¡¯smand, Skitty continuously disyed its proud moves.

    Blizzard.

    Sr Beam.

    Thunderbolt.

    Skitty was proficient in various types of moves. As it executed them, Terrance¡¯s score gradually decreased.

    Showcasing its unique charm, for a Skitty of its species, reaching this level of performance aligned with the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s criteria for score reduction.

    However¡­

    Beautifly gracefully hovered above the stage. Despite the frontal assault and the rtively fast speed of the moves, it effortlessly dodged, thanks to Nosepass¡¯s reflex training, which has enhanced Beautifly¡¯s agility.

    The moves were evaded, and Abby¡¯s total score dwindled.

    The two were evenly matched for a short period.

    ¡°Should I waste time?¡± Terrance assessed.

    Continuing this stalemate would cause both scores to drop simultaneously, making victory uncertain.

    But what he aimed for was absolute victory.

    ¡°Beautifly, no need to evade anymore. Counterattack with Air Cutter.¡±

    Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

    To prevent Skitty from attacking again, Beautifly swiftly conjured three wind des beforeunching them towards Skitty.

    ¡°Skitty, stabilize your body and shatter them with Iron Tail!¡±

    ¡°Meow¡­¡±

    Following Abby¡¯s instruction, Skitty opted for a powerful attack. A metallic gleam appeared on Skitty¡¯s tail, then it leaped into the air, and shattered the three Air Cutters one after another.

    ¡°Beautifly, use String Shot and entangle it!!¡± Terrancemanded. However, Skitty was unexpectedly nimble. Faced with the pursuing String Shot, it still managed to dodge.

    ¡°Very impressive¡­¡±

    Abby might be the only contestant that Terrance has encountered in the Hearthome Conference that has showcased the Coordinator style most perfectly.

    Whether it was by using Skitty¡¯s endearing gestures to showcase its charming appearance or by employing a variety of moves of different types to entuate the allure of this unique Skitty, the opponent had put in quite an effort.

    After all, even Beautifly hadn¡¯t yet learned Sr Beam.

    ¡°But, haven¡¯t you overlooked something?¡± Terrance thought.

    A Coordinator is called Coordinator because they don¡¯t only excel at evasion and dazzling moves. They are also Trainers, and battling is part of their skillset.

    While Skitty was indeed quite impressive, its level was too low. Even if it learned various stunning moves, it couldn¡¯t greatly affect Beautifly.

    Hence, Beautifly would win.

    ¡°Quiver Dance!!¡±

    The ultimate transformation move of a Bug Type Pokemon, a graceful, mysterious and beautiful dance that enhances attack, defense as well as speed.

    This dance showcases Beautifly¡¯s signature colorful patterned wings, providing all spectators with a visual delight.

    This move, theoretically learned at a high level, was awakened during training with Nosepass. Beautifly discovered this move through training!

    This marked Beautifly¡¯s capability to stand on its own.

    Abby gazed solemnly at the fluttering Beautifly, suddenly having a bad premonition.

    ¡°Skitty, interrupt it with Thunderbolt!!¡±

    A thick, golden electric pir surged from Skitty, headed straight for Beautifly.

    However, in the Quiver Dance state, Beautifly¡¯s speed wasn¡¯t just slightly improved; the move ¡°Tailwind¡± could be used more skillfully. This Thunderbolt was destined to miss.

    ¡°It¡¯s our turn now.¡±

    ¡°Beautifly, use Silver Wind!!¡±

    Or rather: Golden Wind.

    Silver Wind is a move that incorporates ¡°Shield Dust¡± into the wind to attack the opponent. The unique cutting attribute of ¡°Shield Dust¡± inflicts damage on the enemy. However, at this moment, Beautifly used the same technique by incorporating yellow Stun Spore into the wind, making Silver Wind appear as a golden twister, incredibly gorgeous.

    ¡°Oh no,¡± Abby ordered anxiously, ¡°Skitty, use Safeguard.¡±

    In the Quiver Dance state, the force and speed with which Beautifly¡¯s wings fluttered were unexpectedly great. In the blink of an eye, the ¡°Golden Wind¡± wasplete.

    As for Skitty, the use of Safeguard made it seem mysterious, emitting a white holy aura¡­ Whether ¡°Golden Wind¡± would be effective or not, it¡¯s unknown.

    ¡°It¡¯s here, it¡¯s here!! The incredibly elegant ¡®Safeguard¡¯ and the magical ¡®Golden Wind,¡¯ which side will emerge victorious??!¡±

    Will Safeguard sessfully defend against Golden Wind or would Golden Wind break through Safeguard¡¯s defense?

    Terrance wasn¡¯t interested. In battle, seizing every opportunity was the key to victory. He didn¡¯t want to engage in meaningless spection about the collision of their moves¡¯ results.

    Giga Drain.

    While everyone¡¯s attention was captivated by the ¡°Golden Wind¡± on the stage, Terrance issued anothermand. Hismand not only surprised Abby but even Marian didn¡¯t know how toment¡­

    ¡°Contestant Terrance has issued anothermand, but Skitty is amidst the yellow dust. Can Beautifly still urately locate its position?¡±

    Everyone nervously looked at the stage, feeling on edge for Skitty.

    A momentter.

    The dust from Stun Spore dissipated, and Skitty was still standing on the stage, causing everyone to breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that Safeguard had sessfully defended against ¡°Golden Wind.¡±

    ¡°Not good, not good!! Skitty has been caught by silk threads!!¡± Marian hadn¡¯t initially noticed, but when she saw Skitty¡¯s tired expression, she noticed this detail clearly. Beautifly aimed the String Shot in the dust and sessfully caught Skitty!!

    ¡°How¡¯s this possible, Skitty¡ª?¡± Abby became nervous.

    Caught by Beautifly¡¯s Giga Drain, Skitty had no chance of recovering. The bnce of victory has tipped heavily toward Terrance¡¯s side.

    But what puzzled everyone was how, under those circumstances, Beautifly could ignore visual obstacles and urately catch the tiny Skitty¡­

    ¡°The victor has been determined. Skitty has lost its ability to battle, and Mr. Terrance holds the advantage in score. It looks like we have a winner for the Hearthome City¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest Hearthome Conference!!!¡±

    ¡°Let us congratte Mr. Terrance; he will be awarded the highest honor of the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡ªthe Hearthome Ribbon!!¡±

    ¡°Before we move to the award ceremony, I¡¯m sure everyone has the same question. Why was Mr. Terrance so confident that Beautifly could catch Skitty? I wonder if Mr. Terrance can exin this for us.¡±

    Marian approached Terrance, handing over the microphone.

    ¡°It¡¯s thepound eyes.¡±

    ¡°If there¡¯s a Pok¨¦mon Breeder in the audience who knows about Beautifly, they would surely be aware that Beautifly¡¯s aqua-bluepound eyes are made up of over twenty thousand small eyes. This means that even in dim lighting conditions, light can still refract into other small eyes, allowing the photoreceptors within each adjacent eye to sense the refracted light. So, even in low light, objects can still form an image. This is the reason Beautifly could roughly locate Skitty¡¯s position,¡± Terrance exined.

    ¡°As expected.¡± Nurse Joy on the judging panel has a look of ¡®I knew it¡¯ on her face.

    ¡°Terrance is quite knowledgeable.¡± Jamesmented.

    ¡°It seems¡­ I didn¡¯t lose unfairly.¡± Abby stood on the other side of the stage,forting Skitty while looking towards Terrance.

    ¡°Compound eyes?!! Mr. Terrance has an in-depth understanding of his own Pok¨¦mon!! Truly impressive.¡±

    Next was the closing ceremony. As the victor of the Hearthome Conference, Terrance attracted the gaze of the entire crowd, receiving enthusiastic apuse and well-wishes from everyone.

    Simultaneously, he received his first Ribbon!

    ¡°And thus concludes the vibrant Hearthome Conference. Let us look forward to the next one!!¡±

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 Chapter 71: Leaving and Solaceon Town

    Chapter 71: Leaving and Sceon Town

    ¡°Terrance, congrattions on your victory,¡± Abby said, ¡°I just didn¡¯t expect¡­ that I¡¯d lose so easily.¡±

    After speaking, she gave a bitter smile.

    ¡°Then, I¡¯ll be returning to the Hoenn region. I n to work hard for the Grand Festival there. Terrance, don¡¯t you dare ck off while in the Sinnoh region.¡±

    ¡°Are you not going to continue your challenges in the Sinnoh region?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°No,ing to the Sinnoh region was just a coincidence,¡± she shook her head.

    ¡°I see¡­ Well, I¡¯m d to have battled against you. You¡¯ve done a great job raising your Skitty. With some more battle experience, I believe you can be a Top Coordinator¡­ Speaking of returning to Hoenn, I can rmend a ce that¡¯s very suitable for Coordinators,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°A ce?¡±

    ¡°Yes, the official Gym of Sootopolis City in the Hoenn region. If you have the time, you can go challenge it. I believe you¡¯d gain a lot from it. Besides, there¡¯s no rule that Coordinators can¡¯t challenge Gym matches, right?¡±

    ¡°Sootopolis Gym¡­ is that Mr. Juan¡¯s Gym?¡± Abby asked.

    ¡°You know Mr. Juan? That makes things easier. As a top coordinator from the older generation, his battling style is worth learning from. I¡¯ve also been greatly inspired by him,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll definitely visit Sootopolis City. How about we have apetition to see who bes the Top Coordinator first?¡± Abby suggested.

    ¡°Sure.¡± Terrance agreed.

    However, Terrance wasn¡¯t certain when he would challenge another Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    With his current Beautifly and Swablu, he wasn¡¯t confident enough to dominate the Grand Festival.

    Challenging Pok¨¦mon Contests, Terrance¡¯s appearance this time was destined to be a brief moment in the spotlight. Winning the Pok¨¦mon Contest at this age and with such skill would undoubtedly draw the attention of some observant individuals, perhaps even gaining him a few fans.

    These people would surely keep an eye on other Pok¨¦mon Contests, looking for Terrance¡¯s presence. However, their efforts were bound to be in vain. Terrance intended to go through Veilstone City and then directly return to Crown Academy.

    After staying for one more day, Terrance bid farewell to Abby. The regret was that he didn¡¯t encounter James again¡­

    Exiting Hearthome City, about a day¡¯s journey away, was a ce called Sceon Town.

    When Terrance arrived, he was attracted by the town¡¯s peaceful environment.

    Most residents of Sceon Town were settled nomads. There were manyrge ranches in the town, and most of the residents lived on the western side, near the main road. The town¡¯s eastern side was all trees and steep roads.

    Due to the ranches, there was a Day Care established by an elderly couple. They often helped care for the newly born Pok¨¦mon on the ranches.

    As Terrance rarely came across a Day Care, he couldn¡¯t help but pay a visit when he arrived.

    ¡°Are you a traveler?¡± Terrance was received by an elderly man. His hair and beard were already white, but he appeared lively and had a cheerful demeanor.

    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m a Breeder currently traveling and learning. I apologize for the sudden disturbance.¡±

    ¡°Oh¡­ at such a young age, you¡¯re a Breeder? It¡¯s quite rare. No worries, I am usually quite free here. If you don¡¯t mind, you cane in and take a look.¡± The old man said.

    ¡°Thank you so much!¡± Terrance said.

    Sceon Town¡¯s Day Care wasn¡¯t small in scale. During Terrance¡¯s tour, he found many young Mareep, Stantler, and Combee.

    ¡°Combee and Vespiquen are Pok¨¦mon we raise ourselves¡­the honey gathered by Combee is quite delicious. How about it, would you like to try some?¡±

    ¡°Combee¡¯s honey?¡± Terrance had tried it once in Hearthome City, but it was used in cooking. If it was pure honey, he hadn¡¯t yet tasted it.

    This delicious and highly nutritious honey was a precious ingredient used in various Pok¨¦mon foods.

    ¡°May I¡­ trouble you for some?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°It¡¯s no problem, no problem at all. If it¡¯s just a bit of honey, we can definitely afford it,¡± the old man said with a cheerful smile.

    ¡°Munc¡ª¡±

    Just as the old man was showing Terrance around, a deep blue Pok¨¦mon ran over and clung to the old man¡¯s leg, calling incessantly.

    ¡°Muncx,¡± Terrance eximed in surprise. ¡°It looks like it¡¯s hungry.¡±

    ¡°Seems like that¡¯s the case,¡± the old man said with a helpless expression.

    Muncx eats an amount of food equivalent to its own weight in one day. It¡¯s truly a big eater Pok¨¦mon, and Trainers who have such Pok¨¦mon often find it quite a headache.

    ¡°Such a glutton,¡± the old man sighed.

    It¡¯s easy to imagine that preparing food for Muncx every day would require a lot of time.

    ¡°You woke up early today, Muncx. But the food isn¡¯t ready yet, so you¡¯ll have to wait,¡± the old man said to Muncx.

    ¡°Munch¡­.Munch¡­¡± Muncx wore a resigned expression.

    ¡°¡­ If you don¡¯t mind, let me help. I¡¯ve gained some insights into Pok¨¦mon food recently,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°That would be a big help,¡± the old man said.

    During the conversation with the old man, Terrance learned that Muncx was a child of a nearby ranch owner who had been left in the care of the Day Care while the owner traveled as a Trainer. Due to Muncx¡¯s unique eating habits, it was inconvenient to take care of him at home, so they had entrusted him to the Day Care.

    ¡°Tangrowth, huh!¡± Terrance eximed. It seemed the old man had some breeding experience as well, perhaps even being a veteran Breeder, living out his retirement in Sceon Town.

    When ites to what¡¯s most suitable to feed Pok¨¦mon like Snox, you¡¯d definitely think of thorny nts and vines.

    Not only are they abundant, they also match Snox¡¯s taste perfectly, making them the top choice for making food.

    As for Pok¨¦mon like Tangrowth, even if its arms were eaten, it wouldn¡¯t mind. Thanks to its strong regenerative abilities, its vines can quickly grow back in the blink of an eye as long as there¡¯s enough nourishment.

    ¡°Once again, I¡¯m relying on you, Tangrowth,¡± the old man said.

    ¡°¡­,¡± Tangrowth was actually quite unwilling.

    However, upon seeing the hopeful, tearful eyes of Muncx, Tangrowth gave in. It rapidly grew arge amount of vines.

    Seeing the vines, Muncx immediately wanted to start eating, but the old man stopped it. ¡°If you eat these, your nutrition won¡¯t keep up with your growth.¡±

    Terrance smiled. When it came to the vines, he thought of a good recipe.

    Next, it was time to prepare the meal.

    Inspired by the Pok¨¦mon Cooking House, Terrance also wanted to coborate with Pok¨¦mon to create an exquisite dish. Thus, Beautifly became his helper.

    After a while, with the efforts of Terrance and Beautifly, arge pot of food named ¡°Thunder Vine¡± was sessfully made by them.

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 Chapter 72: Mareeps going crazy

    Chapter 72: Mareeps going crazy

    Ingredients for ¡°Thunder Vine¡± include vines, spicy berry seeds, coriander, and dried Leppa Berries.

    Vinese from Tangrowth, spicy berry seeds have the effect of whetting the appetite, coriander promotes energy cirction and has the effect of clearing toxins from the body. As for the dried Leppa Berries, they effectively replenish wasted stamina and energy.

    For the Muncx that was eager to feast right away, this would be a delightful meal.

    The other seasoning for ¡°Thunder Vine¡± is Beautifly¡¯s Stun Spore, adding a ¡°numbing¡± vor to the dish. Terrance wasn¡¯t worried that Muncx won¡¯t be able to digest it; their stomachs are incredibly powerful. Even after evolving, Muk¡¯s poison is nothing but seasoning for Snox¡¯s tongue.

    So, Stun Spore can enhance the taste of the dish, andbined with the spicy berry seeds, it gives the ingredients a ¡°spicy and tingling¡± vor.

    ¡°Munch¡­munch¡­¡±

    As Muncx took the first bite, its eyes widened, the spicy and tingling sensation spread in its mouth, stimting its appetite. Terrance only heard the sound of ¡°gulping¡± as Muncx crazily devoured the rest of the ¡°Thunder Vine.¡±

    ¡°Muncx really loves the food you made,¡± the old man eximed. ¡°Although it always wolfs down its food, it¡¯s never been this enthusiastic.¡±

    ¡°Yeah,¡± Terrance was also delighted. Using the seasonings avable at the Day Care and Beautifly, he finally cooked the ingredients using ¡°electric currents,¡± encasing all the ingredients within arge ¡°Electroweb,¡± enhancing the vors of the ingredients even further.

    ¡°That¡¯s a great idea,¡± the old man had a sudden realization upon seeing the ingredients of the dish. No wonder Muncx likes it so much; the food is well thought out in terms of pairing.

    ¡°You can definitely be an outstanding Breeder,¡± the old man praised.

    Hearing this, Terrance grinned.

    ¡­

    At the Day Care, Terrance saw many Pokemon he had only read about in books, and encountering unknown Pokemon for the first time allowed him to observe them up close.

    Especially when the Day Care¡¯s owner introduced them to him, Terrance can be said to have gained a lot.

    The old man had been taking care of Pok¨¦mon for many years, and he possessed some breeding experience that Terrancecked. Therefore, Terrance paid close attention to the old man¡¯s words.

    ¡°Mr. Kamigata¡ª¡±

    ¡°Mr. Kamigata¡ª¡±

    ¡°Something¡¯s wrong; our Mareep at the ranch are suddenly discharging electricity for no reason. Please,e and take a look.¡±

    Inside the Day Care, Mr. Kamigata and Terrance were deep in conversation when an urgent cry from outside reached them, making both of them stand up quickly.

    ¡°What happened?¡± Mr. Kamigata wondered, recognizing the Rancher, who often entrusted him with some Pokemon to take care of.

    That Muncx belonged to the Rancher¡¯s daughter.

    ¡°I don¡¯t¡­don¡¯t know, but the Mareep have suddenly started running around and discharging electricity everywhere. I can¡¯t control them; they¡¯re usually very well-behaved.¡±

    ¡°Is it serious? Lead us there quickly.¡± Terrance stood by, watching the Rancher breathe heavily. He wanted to ask the man to take a rest, but it seemed like a pressing matter.

    ¡°Mr. Kamigata, could you¡­ pleasee with me?¡± The Rancher stuttered.

    ¡°I understand,¡± Mr. Kamigata replied.

    The Day Care was quite a distance from the Rancher¡¯s farm, and the Rancher¡¯s hurried arrival while out of breath, was understandable. Mr. Kamigata couldn¡¯t keep up with the physical exertion, so he told the two of them to go ahead to the ranch.

    The distance was manageable for Terrance, who jogged alongside the Rancher. They reached a grassy field enclosed by iron fences, where a group of Mareep were colliding with each other and sporadically using Thunder Shock.

    ¡°It¡¯s dangerous¡­¡± The Rancher stopped Terrance, concerned about the risk of Thunder Shock harming the child.

    ¡°In this situation, we should try to get them to stop. Are there any other Pokemon in the ranch?¡±

    ¡°We have Miltank¡­ but they are on the other side of town, and my wife is taking care of it. It¡¯s quite far,¡± the Rancher said helplessly.

    ¡°Then let me handle this for now,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Is that¡­ okay?¡± the Rancher asked.

    ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try¡­ Swablu, use Sing.¡±

    Swablu had been feeling frustrated during this period, especially since the Pok¨¦mon Contest had be Beautifly¡¯s stage to perform. This made Swablu quite envious for a while.

    Now, finally, it has a chance to shine!

    After emerging from the Luxury Ball, Swablu pped its cotton-like wings and began to dance in the air. Simultaneously, a melodious voice began to fill the air, captivating anyone who heard it.

    ¡°Cover your ears¡­¡± Terrance quickly advised.

    The Rancher was startled but immediately followed Terrance¡¯s instruction.

    Even with the secret technique n getting ¡°destroyed¡±, the one thing Swablu didn¡¯t neglect was its singing voice. During their time at the Crown Academy, Terrance would feed Swablu daily with food made from ¡°Snowpear Berries,¡± ¡°Kumquat Berries,¡± and ¡°Nomel Berries.¡±

    Even during high-intensity training, Swablu¡¯s throat remained undamaged due to its bnced diet.

    Born only a few months ago, if Swablu had one organ that had developed perfectly, Terrance would say it was its throat.

    A melodious, high-pitched, tranquil, and peaceful song filled the air. Even though Swablu hadn¡¯t evolved into Altaria yet, it disyed a certain elegance. Its voice was enchanting, and due to this rhythmic, hypnotic voice, the agitated Mareep gradually stopped, and slowlyy down to sleep.

    ¡°They¡¯re asleep¡­¡± The Rancher¡¯s surprise turned to joy as he looked gratefully at Terrance, ¡°I used to have a Delcatty at home that could sing as well, but my daughter took it away. This time, I really owe it to you, young man.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s no problem,¡± Terrance replied. ¡°The Mareep seemed to have entered a state simr to ¡®Confusion.¡¯ If the ranch¡¯s Miltank can use ¡®Heal Bell,¡¯ it should also help resolve the situation.¡±

    ¡°Really? Thank you so much,¡± the Rancher said.

    Terrance just mentioned it casually to the Rancher. Typically, Miltank bred specifically for milk production rarely knows high-level moves.

    Not long after the Mareep fell asleep, The old man Kamigata arrived. Seeing the Mareep in the ranch asleep, he was momentarily confused but quickly understood.

    ¡°Thank you¡­¡± The old man Kamigata said. This young and promising Breeder¡¯s future looks bright.

    ¡°Mr. Kamigata¡­ these are all minor matters. The crucial question is why the Mareep suddenly acted this way,¡± Terrance said, furrowing his brow. The Mareep raised on the ranch should have lost their ¡°wild nature¡± long ago, and Mareep itself was a mild-mannered Pokemon. There was no reason for them to be so aggressive.

    ¡°Could there be external factors¡­¡± the Rancher pondered. ¡°But I only raise Mareep in this field. Different Pokemon are kept in different ces.¡±

    ¡°They might have been influenced by other Pokemon,¡± The old man Kamigata said as he crossed the fence and approached one of the sleeping Mareep.

    ¡°Their fur is all puffed up¡­this situation¡­¡± The old man Kamigata said, ¡°if it¡¯s not because the weather has suddenly turned colder¡­¡±

    ¡°I remember now, when Mareep are frightened by external factors, the static electricity they store in their bodies can transfer to their fur!¡± Terrance suddenly recalled Mareep¡¯s characteristics and eximed with sudden realization.

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 Chapter 73: From the Lost Tower!

    Chapter 73: From the Lost Tower!

    ¡°Frightened? How could the Mareep have been frightened?¡± The Rancher was dumbfounded.

    ¡°Are there any wild Pokemon colonies near Sceon Town?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°This¡­ I don¡¯t know. There probably shouldn¡¯t be any. Sceon Town has been covered by vast ranches, and wild Pok¨¦mon rarelye here,¡± the Rancher said.

    ¡°Hehe¡­ it¡¯s also possible that it¡¯s a ghost!¡± The old man Kamigata suddenly turned around, lowered his voice and spoke with an eerie tone.

    ¡°¡­¡± The Rancher.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Terranceughed dryly. ¡°Are you saying it might be a Ghost-type Pokemon?¡±

    The old man Kamigata nodded. ¡°Exactly. There¡¯s a Lost Tower near Sceon Town, and people often bury deceased Pokemon there.¡±

    ¡°In that environment, many Ghost-type Pokemon are bound to appear.¡±

    ¡°That ce¡­¡± The Rancher was shocked. ¡°Isn¡¯t it said that there¡¯s a ¡®Spell Tag¡¯ at the top of the tower to attract Ghosts? And there are ¡®Cleanse Tags¡¯ ced outside by experts; Ghosts shouldn¡¯t be able to easily leave.¡±

    ¡°Pokemon, these magical creatures, always have exceptions,¡± Terrance said. ¡°You can¡¯t always analyze them with conventional wisdom. If it really is a Ghost from the Lost Tower, then it¡¯s understandable why the Mareep were suddenly frightened.¡±

    If there¡¯s one type of Pokemon that¡¯s challenging to deal with among the Pokemons, besides Psychic, it¡¯s the Ghost-type. They¡¯re difficult for Trainers to fathom.

    Silently toying around with this group of Mareep seemed like no trouble at all for a Ghost-type Pokemon.

    ¡°Could it be Gastly?¡±

    ¡°Or perhaps Duskull or Misdreavus¡­¡±

    These Ghost-type Pokemon, whether it¡¯s Gastly, Duskull, or Misdreavus, all enjoy ying tricks on people and pranking them.

    Gastly loves to scare humans and Pokemon just for fun.

    Duskull also finds pleasure in making kids cry.

    As for Misdreavus, they are even worse. Not only does it enjoy ying tricks on others, but it also often takes pleasure in scaring passersby and Pok¨¦mon. Even Misdreavus with owners will frequently y pranks on their owners.

    Compared to the other two Pokemon, Misdreavus exhibits a stronger sense of motivation.

    ¡°If I recall correctly, Misdreavus uses the fear in the hearts of humans and other Pok¨¦mon as its source of energy. The bead around its neck can also absorb the fear of the frightened individuals,¡± Terrance pondered and said.

    ¡°Yes, Duskull isn¡¯t keen on pranking other Pokemon. Gastly and Misdreavus are the prime suspects,¡± The old man Kamigata said.

    ¡°If it¡¯s Gastly, it¡¯s manageable, but if it¡¯s Misdreavus, it¡¯ll surely show up again,¡± Terrance spected. Misdreavus takes pleasure in scaring others, and uses the red bead around its neck to absorb the fear of its victims and nourish itself.

    If the Pokemon from the Lost Tower is Misdreavus, there¡¯s a good chance it¡¯ll return for another ¡°meal.¡±

    However, even with these spections, the three of them had no real solution. Ghost-type Pokemon could appear and disappear without a trace. With the Pokemon Terrance had on hand and those at the ranch, they had no effective way to deal with Ghost-type Pokemon unless one happened to reappear before them.

    ¡°Misdreavus might be hiding, waiting for its next ¡®meal,¡¯ or it might have left this ce to seek out its next feeding ground,¡± Terrance said. ¡°Tonight, I¡¯ll stay here. If Misdreavus shows up, I¡¯ll try to see if I can drive it away.¡±

    ¡°Really, young man? Thank you so much. Why don¡¯t you stay at my house tonight? You¡¯ve already helped us a lot with the Mareep situation!¡± the Rancher kindly offered.

    ¡°That works for me. I remember your name is¡­. Terrance, right? You can stay here for the night. I need to return to the Day Care,¡± Kamigata sighed. ¡°If I had known from the beginning that it was a Ghost-type Pokemon causing trouble, I would have brought the Girafarig from the Day Care here.¡±

    ¡°Is there a Girafarig at the Day Care?¡± Terrance was pleasantly surprised. Dealing with Ghost-type Pokemon would be much easier with Girafarig.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. I¡¯ll head back for now, and you can wait here.¡±

    ¡°Thank you so much, Mr. Kamigata. By the way, our Miltank has produced a lot of fresh milk again. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll bring you some,¡± the Rancher said with a smile. ¡°And of course, young man, you¡¯re wee to have some. Our family¡¯s milk tastes fantastic!¡±

    ¡­

    Late into the night, the nearby ranch was calm and quiet.

    The Rancher invited Terrance to his home and offered him some top-quality ¡°cow milk¡± as a treat, and Terrance was quite satisfied with the taste of the ¡°milk.¡±

    Miltank¡¯s milk was rich in nutrients and considered the best drink for the elderly and the sick. Children also loved it, and for those who couldn¡¯t handle drinking it, it could be turned into yogurt.

    ¡°After drinking a big can of the milk, you can grow up tall and strong. You should drink more, and then you¡¯ll grow into a healthy adult!¡± the Rancher chattered on.

    Terrance: ¡°¡­¡±

    ¡°Uncle, hasn¡¯t anyone told you that Miltank¡¯s milk, although nutritious, is also high in calories? If you drink too much, you might end up with a physique like a Miltank~~¡±

    ncing at Rancher¡¯s physique, fortunately, although somewhat overweight, he still looked fine.

    But who knew, just as Terrance¡¯s words fell, the Rancher¡¯s eyes widened, looking incredulous.

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Rancher froze.

    He gave Terrance a quick nce and stammered, ¡°Is¡­ is this true?¡±

    ¡°It should be correct¡­¡­..¡± Terrance replied, also having read it in a book.

    ¡°Boo hoooo¡­.I¡¯m done for. If my daughter finds out about this, she¡¯ll hate me forever. Waaah~¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t think my daughter would know, right? She decided to go on this journey to lose weight because she¡¯s too fat. If she finds out the reason she¡¯s overweight is because I gave her too much milk when she was a child, she¡¯ll hate me forever. Waaah~¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance was at a loss for words. Girls, he figured, would probably care a lot about their weight¡­¡­

    ¡°Uncle, cheer up. Your daughter will surely forgive you. After all, you did it for her well-being¡­ probably,¡± Terrance consoled him.

    Daughter¡­ for some reason, Terrance subconsciously pictured a girl with a Miltank-like physique, dressed in cowboy dress.

    ¡°It seems that Muncx chose the right owner¡­¡± Terrance fell silent.

    ¡­

    ¡°Mehhhhhh~¡±

    ¡°Meh~¡±

    In the silent night, when even Terrance had fallen asleep, sudden distressed bleatings echoed from the ranch, waking everyone up.

    ¡°It¡¯s here!¡± Terrance¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Sure enough,it ha s appeared again.

    Gastly? Or Misdreavus?

    Simultaneously, different bleatings filled the air.

    ¡°Grr-eee-eee~¡±

    ¡°Meeee~¡±

    ¡°Whoo-oo~¡±

    Among them was Girafarig¡¯s growl.

    The other one belonged to an unknown Ghost-type Pokemon which hade from the Lost Tower.

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 Chapter 74 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 74 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°What the hell¡­ What¡¯s with this mysterious fog?¡± Terrance muttered as he walked out of the room with his mouth covered.

    ¡°Where are they?¡± The Rancher also emerged at that moment.

    As soon as he spoke, they heard a heart-rending and chilling cry resembling a person¡¯s wailing.

    ¡°Ah¡­¡± Rancher eximed in shock.

    ¡°Uncle, calm down. I know which Pok¨¦mon it is,¡± Terrance was mentally prepared for this, though he too felt a sudden jolt, he recovered quickly.

    ¡°Non¡­.Nonsense! Am I someone who¡¯d be scared by a cry? There¡¯s something grabbing my hair from behind!!! And it¡¯s still pulling!!!¡± Uncle couldn¡¯t hide his distress.

    ¡°I¡­ I can¡¯t touch anything,¡± the Uncle was on the verge of tears.

    ¡°Girafarig, where¡¯s Girafarig¡­¡± Terrance¡¯s vision waspletely obscured by the fog, and he couldn¡¯t see anything clearly.

    ¡°Grrrr¡­¡±

    ¡°Stop shouting¡­ I can¡¯t find you either. Quickly, find a solution and catch Misdreavus!¡± Terrance shouted.

    ¡°Beautifly, Swablu,e out and help. Uncle, Misdreavus might be right behind you, don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s just one of its mischievous tricks!¡±

    ¡°Hurry up¡­¡± Rancher urged.

    ¡°Grrrr¡­¡±

    Next, a long-necked, deer-like Pok¨¦mon ran over. From the dim light of the room, Terrance could faintly recognize the Pok¨¦mon; it was indeed Girafarig.

    ¡°Don¡¯t point your tail at me,¡± Terrance sighed. ¡°Quickly use Odor Sleuth to find Misdreavus.¡±

    Odor Sleuth was Girafarig¡¯s specialty move, capable of pinpointing the location of Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon that were hiding.

    The thing that will use the ¡°Odor Sleuth¡± move would be the grinning ck head on Girafarig¡¯s tail. When approached, it will immediately react to the scent and instinctively attempt to bite it.

    Receiving Terrance¡¯smand, Girafarig immediately ran toward the Rancher and sniffed his backside.

    ¡°Grrrr¡­¡±

    Found it!

    Rancher breathed a sigh of relief. After Girafarig approached, it kicked out with its hind legs¡­..and the sensation of his hair being tugged disappeared instantly.

    ¡°Where¡¯s the Misdreavus?!¡± Terrance reacted.

    It seemed Girafarig had done quite well.

    Not only had they sessfully found the Misdreavus, but Girafarig had also used its move to drive it away.

    ¡°There it is,¡± the Rancher eximed, pointing.

    On the eaves of the house, a dark green Pok¨¦mon with a string of conspicuous red bead around its neck was looking at them in panic.

    ¡°Swablu, use Astonish!¡± Terrance quicklymanded.

    Using Astonish to deal with Misdreavus, known for frightening people, was a clever move on Terrance¡¯s part. Astonish was also a Ghost-type move, and it might take Misdreavus by surprise.

    And the result¡­ a piercing scream erupted out from Swablu¡¯s beak, causing Misdreavus to immediately turn and flee into the distance.

    ¡°It¡­ It ran away,¡± the Rancher was dumbfounded.

    ¡°If it ran away, it probably won¡¯te back. You can rx now, Uncle,¡± Terrance said. That Misdreavus earlier didn¡¯t seem to be scared at all. Perhaps Swablu¡¯s ¡°Astonish¡± doesn¡¯t have much intimidation power.

    ¡°The fog is dispersing. I need to check on Mareeps¡­ I thought I heard their cry earlier.¡±

    Click!

    They hurried over, opened the fence, and Rancher and Terrance didn¡¯t even get a chance to examine the Mareep closely before the scene in front of them left them stunned.

    Whoosh¡­

    Countless shes of white light enveloped them.

    ¡°This light is¡­¡± Terrance looked at the scene before him with an incredulous expression. It was no different from what they had seen before. Mareeps were still running around in a frenzy, continuously ramming into things, and asionally releasing random Thunder Shocks. However, when Terrance and the others arrived, one of the Mareep began to emit a bright white light from its entire body¡­

    Next, two, three, five¡­ until all of them were shining.

    All the Mareep were emitting a white light. This light, Terrance recognized very well¡ªit was the glow that Pok¨¦mon emitted when they evolved.

    ¡°They¡­why are they all evolving into affy¡­¡± Rancher eximed, his mouth wide open in astonishment.

    ¡°But¡­ that¡¯s great! affy¡¯s fur is even rarer than Mareep. It seems like Misdreavus did something good!¡± He continued, his surprise turning into delight.

    However, before his joyful mood couldst more than a few seconds, his mouth opened wide once again.

    All the affy once again emitted white light, evolving in unison into bare Ampharos!

    ¡°Gaaah¡­¡± Rancher was left speechless.

    Even Terrance, while wearing a frown, couldn¡¯t help but be dumbfounded.

    ¡°Ampharossss¡­¡±

    ¡°Ampharossss¡­¡±

    Ampharos, the Light Pok¨¦mon, with its tail light that could shine far and wide, had made significant contributions in the field of railways, earning the affection of many. But when their tails were charging with fierce lightning, ready to unleash a Thunderbolt, Rancher and Terrance found it hard to appreciate their tails.

    ¡°It seems like they¡¯re looking at us angrily,¡± Rancher said, ¡°and they¡¯re adopting an attack stance¡­¡±

    As they looked at dozens of Ampharos gathering lightning, ring fiercely at them, Rancher shivered all over.

    ¡­

    ¡°Uncle¡­¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you find anything strange from the beginning?¡± Terrance asked. ¡°My Beautifly and Swablu seemed a bit sluggish.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    ¡°And I remember Mr. Kamigata staying here too. We were so focused on Misdreavus that we didn¡¯t notice¡­ But it¡¯s been quite a while, and there was Swablu¡¯s loud scream. Why haven¡¯t Mr. Kamigata appeared yet?¡­.¡±

    Upon hearing Terrance¡¯s words, Rancher¡¯s expression also froze.

    It seemed to be really the case.

    Mr. Kamigata lives the furthest inside. Even if Mareepsmotion didn¡¯t wake him up, Swablu¡¯s scream was certainly loud enough. It was impossible that he was still sleeping.

    Moreover, all the Mareep evolving into Ampharos together simply didn¡¯t make sense!

    ¡°It¡¯s an illusion!¡± Terrance said decisively.

    ¡°It¡¯s an illusion created by Misdreavus. We¡¯ve been in an illusion from the very beginning. Misdreavus¡­ never actually ran away!¡±

    An illusion!

    Once they calmed down and thought about it, the inconsistencies and irrationalities all pointed to them not being in the real world right now.

    ¡°We¡¯ve beenpletely fooled,¡± Terrance said, looking at the iing Thunderbolts without batting an eye. Since they knew it was an illusion, they knew what to do.

    To break the illusion, all they needed was strong enough willpower.

    ¡°Uncle, keep repeating in your mind: these are all illusions, and you will snap out of it,¡± Terrance shouted.

    ¡­

    Dizziness, heaviness, darkness¡­

    Terrance¡¯s hand touched the cold ground and he quickly got up and realized that he was still lying outside the room.

    ¡°It was indeed an illusion¡­ This Misdreavus is quite interesting,¡± Terrance muttered, patting the Pok¨¦ Ball that hadn¡¯t been used at all, piquing his interest.

    At this moment, the uncle also groggily woke up. He was still in a shutdown mode. Given his knowledge of Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, these experiences would be enough to digest for a while.

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 Chapter 75: Coercing Misdreavus

    Chapter 75: Coercing Misdreavus

    ¡°Girafariggg¡«¡±

    ¡°Misdreavusss¡«¡±

    Eerie growls echoed out, and barely visible in the dim light, Terrance watched the two confronting Pok¨¦mon.

    Girafarig and Misdreavus.

    The head on Girafarig¡¯s tail was too small to possess thinking capability, but because it didn¡¯t need to sleep, it could monitor the surroundings 24 hours a day. The appearance of Misdreavus should have surely been noticed by Girafarig, who was constantly watching for any movements.

    But even in this situation, Misdreavus could still hypnotize Terrance and Rancher into a dream world, which was quite impressive.

    ¡°No wonder it was able to escape from the Lost Tower even under the double protection of ¡®Cleanse Tag¡¯ and ¡®Spell Tag¡¯¡­¡±

    Most Pok¨¦mon that could induce humans into illusions were of the Ghost and Psychic Types, but not every Pok¨¦mon possessed this talent. The illusion created by this Misdreavus was not yet perfect; at least, it still couldn¡¯t control the five senses of the one being ensnared.

    Under Terrence¡¯s subconscious emphasis, the Thunderbolts from Ampharos struck him, and he didn¡¯t feel any pain.

    ¡°The colors of its beads¡­ are quite faint.¡± Terrance noticed that, apart from thergest red bead on Misdreavus¡¯ neck, the other red beads had a very faint hue.

    The formation couldn¡¯t have been more than three years ago, with a deviation of no more than a year.

    This was Terrance¡¯s assessment.

    Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon generally have long lifespans. Without deliberate training, their mastery of their abilities only increases with age. This Misdreavus is definitely not old, but it¡¯s precisely because of this that its ability to hypnotize Terrance and the others under Girafarig¡¯s pressure is so remarkable.

    ¡°If it is allowed to roam about for a few more years, its abilities will grow to a point where hardly any Trainer can detect it¡­¡± If, by that time, this Misdreavus had matured a bit, it would be fine. But if it continued to indulge in mischief and even create nightmares, it would be a big problem for traveling Trainers.

    To be honest, Terrance was tempted.

    This Misdreavus was clearly a Pok¨¦mon with extraordinary potential. With just a little guidance from a Trainer¡­. it wouldn¡¯t take long to develop its strength.

    Most importantly, Misdreavus uses the fear of humans and other Pok¨¦mon as its energy source. The reason why Wild Misdreavus often y pranks or scare passersby and Pok¨¦mon is in order to absorb their fear through their beads.

    Emotions were Misdreavus¡¯ food, and this intangible energy source was something Terrance could easily acquire without any cost.

    ¡­

    Reality and illusion were different. Girafarig¡¯s brief sh with Misdreavus immediately woke up the old man Kamigata.

    Girafarig possessed the ability ¡°Odor Sleuth¡± and had its own Psychic-type moves, so dealing with Misdreavus shouldn¡¯t be a problem.

    Given the current situation, it is likely that Girafarig was the first one to break free from Misdreavus¡¯s illusion, or it might not have been affected by the illusion at all.

    ¡°Beautifly¡­ Swablu¡­¡±

    Terrance once again summoned the two Pok¨¦mon and felt the difference between reality and illusion.

    ¡°Pay attention and don¡¯t get caught in the illusion¡­ Swablu, go help Girafarig defeat Misdreavus. I n to capture it.¡±

    ¡°Capture¡ª¡± Rancher and old man Kamigata, still in a daze, arrived by his side.

    ¡°Yes, I quite like this Misdreavus¡­ and since it enjoys scaring people, I happen to know a good ce for it.¡±

    ¡°Where it can feast to its heart¡¯s content.¡±

    The more fear it collected, the stronger Misdreavus would be.

    Terrance really liked that aspect.

    ¡°Then, young man, go ahead and capture it¡­it¡¯s a menace to the entire Sceon Town.¡±

    ¡°Haha¡­ Capturing it, huh? I almost forgot you¡¯re a traveling Breeder. This Misdreavus is quite something, isn¡¯t it? I can feel it,¡± the old man Kamigata chuckled.

    ¡°If I weren¡¯t getting old and had fewer ambitions, I¡¯d alsopete with you for it,¡± he mumbled.

    ¡°In that case, thank you,¡± Terrance replied with a smile.

    ¡­

    The battle between Misdreavus and Girafarig wasn¡¯t one-sided.

    Girafarig, originally considered a ¡°Ghost killer¡± when dealing with Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, found Misdreavus exceptionally hard to deal with.

    ¡°Confuse Ray.¡±

    Under the light released by Misdreavus, its movements became incredibly elusive, even causing Girafarig, who knew Misdreavus¡¯s location, to repeatedly miss its attacks.

    ¡°Girafarig is being restrained by Misdreavus¡­ Its actions are all within Misdreavus¡¯s expectations.¡±

    Swablu was simr in size to Misdreavus. If Misdreavus was eerie like a ¡°nightmare,¡± then Swablu exudes elegance from all over its body.

    Its petite azure body had fluffy and immactely clean wings that resembled cotton, looking graceful.

    Misdreavus, who was ying around with Girafarig, locked eyes with Swablu, and immediately the atmosphere between the two little creatures turned solemn.

    Facing Swablu¡¯s gaze, Misdreavus¡¯s crimson pupils showed a hint of mockery. With a loud cry, Misdreavus, in full view of everyone, transformed into a ferocious Pok¨¦mon several times the size of Swablu¡ªHonchkrow.

    Honchkrow not only looked menacing but also had distinct red patterns on its wings and tail, creating a sharp contrast with Swablu¡¯s elegance.

    ¡°Interesting, did you think this would scare Swablu?¡± Terrance chuckled.

    Pok¨¦mon¡¯s personalities have inherent traits, but the environment they grow up in is equally important. Since birth, Swablu had been with Terrance, and they had ovee numerous difficulties. Swablu wasn¡¯t the kind of ¡°rookie Pok¨¦mon¡± that got scared at the sight of fierce orrge Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Misdreavusss¡«¡±

    ¡°Misdreavusss¡«¡±

    WIth provocative cries, Honchkrow spread its wings and once again used Confuse Ray.

    ¡°Safeguard,¡± Terrance ordered.

    Safeguard was a move that Swablu¡¯s race could naturallyprehend as they grew. Under this protective state, for a certain period, Swablu wouldn¡¯t fall into Status Condition or Confusion State¡­

    Misdreavus had miscalcted by trying to disrupt Swablu with Confuse Ray. Seeing that Swablu was unaffected, Misdreavus immediately changed its battle strategy and released a purple beam.

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to intervene for now,¡± Terrance turned to the recovering Girafarig and said, ¡°Leave it to Swablu; we¡¯ll make Misdreavus acknowledge defeat.¡±

    As long as it stayed focused, Misdreavus¡¯s current level of illusions couldn¡¯t affect Swablu.

    In mid-air, the purple ¡°Psywave¡± swept past, and Swablu entered ¡°Agility State,¡± easily dodging it.

    After enduring the onught of twelve steel balls, Swablu began to grasp the basics of ¡°Agility,¡± allowing it to move as it normally would for a short time.

    Facing Swablu, Misdreavus began to find it exceptionally challenging to deal with an opponent for the first time.

    Its once-prideful illusions had been exposed by the opponent, making it impossible for it tounch a sudden sneak attack. Confuse Ray was ineffective, and the opponent proved too agile to be hit by Psywave¡­..

    If Swablu wasn¡¯t constantly suppressing it, preventing it from escaping, Misdreavus would have already left this ce by now.

    ¡°Hey, Misdreavus, how about that? Swablu is pretty amazing, isn¡¯t it?¡± Terrance called out to the floating Misdreavus.

    ¡°Misdreavusss¡«¡±

    ¡°Misdreavusss¡«¡±

    Misdreavus stared at Terrance in anger.

    ¡°Don¡¯t get angry just yet. Causing trouble in the ranch is your fault to begin with. If you keep this up, sooner orter, other Trainers will punish you, or even capture you!! After being captured, you won¡¯t be able to enjoy your favorite food anymore. Trainers won¡¯t let you go around scaring people.¡±

    Hearing that it will not be able to absorb ¡°fear¡± anymore, Misdreavus¡¯s eyes showed a hint of panic.

    ¡°So, to prevent that day froming, how about youe with me? Be my partner. I promise you¡¯ll get enough energy to feast on¡ª¡±

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 Chapter 76: Catch it!

    Chapter 76: Catch it!

    Misdreavus¡¯s string of pearls flickered with a bewitching crimson light, entuating the Pokemon¡¯s demonic charm. Deep crimson irises, nightmarish figure, and hair resembling Medusa, making Misdreavus look even more otherworldly.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~¡±

    In response to Terrance¡¯s invitation, it gave a straightforward answer.

    Battle.

    ¡°You¡¯ve chosen the simplest way to settle this.¡± Terrance chuckled.

    ¡°Swabluuu~~ Swabluuu~~¡±

    Swablu seemed quite satisfied with Misdreavus¡¯s choice, pping its cotton-like wings and circling around Terrance.

    ¡°Leave it to the little one¡­¡± Terrance nced at the eager Beautifly and smiled helplessly.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~¡±

    While Terrance was exining, Misdreavus had alreadyunched an attack. A faint purple Psywave mysteriously surged towards Swablu, but Swablu just tilted slightly to the side and dodged it.

    Not one to back down, Misdreavus concealed its body and quietly disappeared from sight.

    ¡°It hasn¡¯t left.¡± After receiving Girafarig¡¯s signal, Terrance reassured Swablu and patiently awaited Misdreavus¡¯s sneak attack.

    ¡°Woosh¡ª¡±

    Suddenly, a piercing cry that seemed to prate the soul rang out, startling the fully focused Swablu. It quickly flew higher, vigntly surveying its surroundings.

    The next moment, a purple beam struck once more. Swablu immediately elerated, skillfully evading it. However, just as it dodged, one, two, three¡­ purple beams followed one after another from various directions, the assault exceptionally swift and fierce.

    ¡°Troubles nevere alone¡ª¡±

    Muttering under his breath, Terrance issued amand, ¡°Use Cotton Guard.¡±

    Upon receiving themand, in the blink of an eye, Swablu¡¯s fluffy, downy feathers immediately enveloped its body, and its cotton-like plumage continued to expand¡­

    ¡°And now, use Feather Dance.¡±

    As the feathers expanded with a sh of white light, they split into smaller clusters, scattering all around and filling the entire sky with a flurry of feathers.

    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡±

    Misdreavus¡¯s purple beams swept through the sea of cotton, but Swablu was like a fish in water, making it even more challenging to discern its location.

    ¡°To the south, between the fourth and fifth cotton cluster next to you, attack there!!¡± Terrance suddenly ordered while constantly scanning the battlefield.

    Dragon Pulse!!

    A shock wave was unleashed from its massive mouth towards the opponent.

    However, considering Swablu¡¯s size, it couldn¡¯t possibly have a massive mouth. Instead, its tiny white beak suddenly emitted a powerful blue-purple radiance, unleashing a shockwave roughly twice the thickness of its own body that tore through the sky!

    Almost instantly after Terrance spoke, Swablu understood his intent. Without giving Misdreavus a moment to think, the blue-purple beam swept through the cotton plumage, scattering them in all directions before heading fiercely towards the direction Terrance indicated.

    ¡°Misdreavus~~¡±

    Regrettably, because of the distance, the agile Misdreavus instinctively dodged it. Yet, after the close call with the Dragon Pulse, Misdreavus not only felt palpitations but also cast a spiteful nce at it, and under this gaze, a strange fluctuation linked Swablu and Misdreavus, creating an eerie equilibrium.

    ¡°This move is¡­ Spite.¡±

    The old man Kamigata, who was watching the battle from the side, suddenly spoke.

    ¡°Spite, huh! However, it is useless. Even without using Dragon Pulse again, this match has already reached its conclusion.¡± Terrance had pinpointed Misdreavus¡¯s location.

    First, Feather Dance revealed its location, andter due to being struck by Dragon Pulse, Misdreavus was now fully visible to Swablu.

    One high in the sky, one below.

    Swablu took a higher vantage point, gazing at Misdreavus at a thirty-degree angle, seemingly signaling that the match was over.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~¡±

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~¡±

    Two inexplicable cries echoed, and Misdreavus began to gather energy once again. This time, all its energy converged on thergest pearl on its body, reflecting a morous red light that turned into a reddish-purple energy ball. Rings of energy fluctuations slowly emanated from it.

    ¡°Safeguard, then use Dragon Rush.¡±

    Seeing Misdreavus¡¯s actions, Terrance smiled faintly. In a head-on confrontation, as long as he could suppress the opponent¡¯s ultimate move¡­ he would be the victor.

    Rings of light, filled with bewildering power, were reflected from the red pearl and directly attacked Swablu. This was a Psychic-type move, Psybeam which was filled with chaotic energy.

    Meanwhile, on Swablu¡¯s side¡­

    A blue-purple me slowly emerged from its body, and its aura continued to strengthen.

    Following Dragon Rush, a terrifying ¡°intimidation¡± and ¡°killing intent¡± suddenly appeared and the aura turned solid. Seeing this, the eyes of Misdreavus¡¯ in the distance couldn¡¯t help but turn serious.

    Swoosh¡ª

    Swoosh¡ª

    With a movement speedparable to Agility, Swablu rushed through the sky like a lightning bolt, looking heroic.

    Faced with the approaching ¡°Psybeam,¡± Swablu, under the protection of ¡°Safeguard,¡± charged forward bravely, diving into the beam. The magical power of the Psybeam gradually whittled away Dragon Rush, and the chaotic energy continually wore down the protective state. However, in just a brief moment, from the execution of Dragon Rush to this point¡ª

    Swablu had arrived directly in front of Misdreavus. The blue-purple me carried it forward towards Misdreavus, and then, silence descended¡­

    ¡­

    Terrance could tell, even with his eyes closed, that Misdreavus had no chance of winning against Swablu¡¯s ¡°Dragon Rush,¡± which was powered by Dragon-type bloodline.

    Terrance approached and looked at the body lying on the ground, covered in wounds and dust, and his excitement settled down.

    This was the third Pokemon he was about to capture, his thirdpanion.

    The road ahead was long, and every one of his Pokemon would be his greatest support on the journey.

    But, first and foremost, he needed to capture this talented little Misdreavus.

    Although it was hit by Dragon Rush, the small Misdreavus quickly recovered. Terrance noticed that even though the little guy had been defeated, its eyes were still filled with a mischievous and cunning look.

    ¡°You little rascal¡­¡±

    ¡°Are you having second thoughts?¡± Terrance rubbed his forehead and said to the cantankerous Misdreavus. But the more Misdreavus acted like this, the more Terrance liked it.

    ¡°You don¡¯t have a choice now.¡± Swablu and Beautifly closed in on Misdreavus from both sides, leaving it with no way to escape. Little Misdreavus nced around, then saw Girafarig not far away staring at it intently, and its deep red pupils revealed a pitiful look.

    ¡°There¡¯s no turning back now. Come on, from today onwards, we are partners.¡± Terrance took out the ¡°Ultra Ball¡± and gently ced it on the ground.

    ¡°ept my invitation!¡±

    ¡°If you want to witness a wider world.¡±

    Terrance said this very seriously because he knew that Misdreavus could understand humannguage and emotions.

    This time, Misdreavus restrained its stubborn emotions, which was rare for it. It didn¡¯t put up much resistance, and used its enchanting red eyes to stare at Terrance.

    Slowly, it moved and gently tapped the Pok¨¦ Ball, then it transformed into a beam of light and entered it.

    With the Pok¨¦ Ball¡¯s shing and shaking, Terrance¡¯s originally calm heart became excited once again, until finally, a ¡°ding¡± sound rang out, causing him to smile happily.

    Not only him, but Swablu and Beautifly also fluttered with joy as they circled around in the sky, seemingly weing the arrival of their newpanion.

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 Chapter 77: Strange person

    Chapter 77: Strange person

    Misdreavus¡¯ mischievous nature was inherent, and the reason Terrance didn¡¯t mind it was that it would mature sooner orter.

    After evolving, Misdreavus loses its mischievous and yful nature and gains a sense of wisdom and stability, appearing more profound. It no longer resembles a littlepanion to the Trainer but transforms into a reliable partner, bing more dependable.

    ¡°Beautiflyyyy~~?¡±

    ¡°Swabluuu~~¡±

    Coming out of the Ultra Ball, Misdreavus¡¯s mischievous demeanor remained unchanged. Those cunning dual pupils of Misdreavus bypassed Terrance and fixed their gaze on the Swablu circling around him.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~Misdreavuss~~¡± Little Misdreavus called out to Swablu twice.

    ¡°There will be chances in the future¡­¡± Terrance saw the little Misdreavus, and even if he didn¡¯t understand what it was saying, he could probably grasp its mood.

    ¡°Congrattions¡­¡± The rancher and the old man Kamigata walked over, smiling.

    ¡­

    One dayter, outside Sceon Town.

    Terrance waved goodbye to old man Kamigata and the rancher, who were seeing him off, and set out on the return journey once again.

    Because he had be acquainted with them, both rancher and old man Kamigata were quite enthusiastic, and Terrance had reluctantly stayed another day.

    At this moment, beside him, apart from the four Nosepass, the other three Pok¨¦mon were all taken out.

    ¡°Swablu, keep elerating and try to create an updraft with high speed to form a Twister.¡±

    ¡°Beautifly, sense the changes in the air currents around Swablu, give it advice, and learn to adapt.¡±

    ¡°As for Misdreavus, you¡­¡± Terrance pondered for a moment. ¡°Although the illusions you create are good, they still have significant loopholes and would only work on careless humans.¡±

    Terrance hadn¡¯t even finished speaking when Misdreavus began to sneer at him.

    As if saying that he was a careless guy too.

    ¡°The weather is nice.¡± After leaving Sceon Town, Terrance was in a good mood. Capturing Misdreavus was the biggest harvest from this trip.

    He was heading to Veilstone City now, and if he took the normal route, there was quite a distance between Sceon Town and Veilstone City.

    The biggest obstacle to reaching Veilstone City was its terrain. This city was built on steep rocky mountains, and the roads were treacherous. However, this was also convenient. As long as a daring Trainer wanted, they could choose the shortest mountain path, climbing directly over the mountain to reach Veilstone City.

    Terrance made this choice. He was pressed for time and he needed to find transportation back to Snowpoint City while buying some items at the Veilstone Department Store.

    With Beautifly by his side, he didn¡¯t feel any danger.

    Moreover, in the vicinity of human cities, there were rarely any particrly fierce Pok¨¦mon¡­

    ¡°Misdreavus, your current offensive methods are toocking. These kinds of low-level illusions aren¡¯t enough.¡±

    ¡°In a battle where one is fully concentrated, nobody will be influenced by your illusions¡­ But don¡¯t worry; when we reach our destination, I¡¯ll rmend a good ce to you to have a hearty meal.¡±

    Absorbing ¡®fear¡¯ was one of Misdreavus¡¯ ways of growing, and by then, its overall abilities should have improved.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~~¡± Misdreavus nodded in satisfaction.

    Terrance reached out to catch it but missed.

    ¡°Come here. I¡¯m going to exin the principle of ¡®Shadow Ball¡¯ to you. You probably don¡¯t know this move yet, right?¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~~?¡± Misdreavus asked.

    ¡°This move, as long as you can control the energy inside your body well, you can learn it right away¡­¡±

    ¡­

    Two dayster.

    Heading towards Veilstone City, Terrance noticed a strange person.

    Uh¡­ this person¡¯s behavior was very odd, sneaky in appearance but dressed in formal brown attire. No matter how you look at it, it was suspicious.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~~¡± Misdreavus wanted to approach him.

    Terrance quickly stopped it. He knew this little guy wanted to scare people again.

    ¡°Be quiet. Let¡¯s not go looking for trouble; let¡¯s go around.¡±

    Terrance had little interest in the strange person sneakily hiding behind the rocks. If it weren¡¯t for Beautifly, who was practicing moves nearby, detecting the person, Terrance might not have even noticed this strange guy.

    Terrance made up his mind and kept a close eye on Misdreavus, the one who makes him the most worried.

    Crouching down to secretly observe the strange person in the distance, Terrance noticed that the person had maintained the same posture for too long. It is indeed strange.

    Without thinking too much, just as he was about to leave, suddenly¡ª

    ¡°Thump¡­ Thump¡­¡±

    First, his heart raced, then he felt a chill creeping over him. Terrance was about to get up when he heard a scream from Misdreavus, and then it felt like something was held against his neck.

    It was a contradictory feeling. Although he felt a rush of cold, there was a burning feelinging from whatever was in front of his neck. A hissing sound could be heard, making Terrance break out in a cold sweat and dare not move.

    ¡°A kid?¡± Just when Terrance was extremely uneasy, a maic voice rang out.

    ¡°Sorry, I made a mistake. Croagunk, let him go.¡±

    With those words, Terrance finally felt his body return to normal and he quickly ced his hand on the Pok¨¦ Balls of Beautifly and the others. Misdreavus, by this time, had flown swiftly to Terrance¡¯s side, vigntly staring at the stranger.

    ¡°Hold on, young man¡­ It¡¯s a misunderstanding.¡± The man appeared to be in his early thirties, dressed in light brown attire. Despite his rtively young age, there were streaks of gray in his hair, and he had a ssic crew cut hairstyle.

    ¡°Croagunk¡ª¡±

    Coming to his senses, Terrance finally understood what was in front of his neck. It was a Pok¨¦mon with venomous sacs on its cheeks, with a very peculiar appearance. At this moment, its hands were smeared with a white, vaporous poison, making it look quite menacing.

    This Croagunk was different from any Pok¨¦mon Terrance had seen before. It exudes an aura only found in Pok¨¦mon genuinely bred for battle, distinct from the ones typically trained for battles between Trainers.

    ¡°I¡¯m truly sorry¡­ I felt someone was secretly observing me, and I thought it was those guys¡­¡± The middle-aged man in the brown coat smiled apologetically.

    I almost¡­..died.

    Terrance¡¯s heart was still pounding. Croagunk¡¯s sudden attack left himpletely unprepared. If he had made any sudden movements, Croagunk would have used its poisoned hand to strike his neck without hesitation.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not a bad person. Here¡¯s my police ID. As you can see, I am a member of the International Police, currently investigating an illegal poaching gang which catches Young Pokemon.¡± Seeing the serious expressions on Terrance and Misdreavus, the man felt embarrassed and quickly pulled out his ID from his clothes.

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for scaring you. This is my partner, Croagunk. Those people are very cunning, and I mistook you for them¡­..¡±

    ¡°You can call me¡­ Looker.¡±

    ¡°¡­..¡±

    Terrance was feeling a mixture of emotions.

    What does it have to do with shamelessly calling yourself ¡®Looker¡¯? [Looker¡¯s name can also be tranted as handsome young man.]

    But speaking of it, if he was a member of the International Police, then it would be understandable¡­

    It was all a misunderstanding, a damn misunderstanding! Terrance couldn¡¯t help butin inwardly. He had promised himself not to go looking for trouble, but trouble seemed to have found him from the moment Beautifly detected this stranger.

    ¡°I understand.¡± Terrance replied coolly, his voice tinged with a bit of resentment.

    At the same time, he nced over in the distance. The brown figure was still lurking behind that rock¡­ It must be a fake.

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 Chapter 78: Looker

    Chapter 78: Looker

    A fake¡­.

    Terrance let out a long sigh; he had been outsmarted.

    ¡°You must be a rookie Trainer, right?¡± Mr. Looker didn¡¯t dwell on the matter for long and quickly changed the topic. ¡°This area is very dangerous, you know.¡±

    ¡°This direction¡­..if you¡¯re heading to Veilstone City, I suggest you take the normal route. Anyway, this area is very dangerous. Give me your Pok¨¦dex, and I¡¯ll request assistance from Officer Jenny for you. There might still be Pok¨¦mon Poachers lurking around here. It¡¯s not safe to stay here for long,¡± Looker said solemnly.

    If a rookie Trainer doesn¡¯t have any valuable Pok¨¦mon with them, it¡¯s fine. But if they do, they often be prime targets for Pok¨¦mon poachers.

    ¡°Is that so¡­ Thank you, I understand,¡± Terrance was taken aback. A poacher, huh? This kind of illegal profession, it seems, is unavoidable in any world.

    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll get back to the safe path. I¡¯ll leave the task of apprehending the poachers to you, Mr. Detective~~¡± Terrance waved and turned to leave.

    ¡°Hey, wait a moment. I¡¯ll still request Officer Jenny for help. Besides, Veilstone City is still quite far from here,¡± Looker said, surprised when Terrance turned to leave.

    ¡°No need, really¡­ I don¡¯t have a Pok¨¦dex at the moment,¡± Terrance replied with a smile.

    ¡°That¡­¡± Mr. Looker and Croagunk exchanged puzzled nces, not expecting such an answer from Terrance.

    ¡°No¡­.I insist you wait.¡± Hesitating for a moment, Mr. Looker caught up with Terrance. ¡°It¡¯s because of me that those poachers came here. For your safety, I¡¯ll make sure to escort you to Veilstone City.¡±

    ¡°Escort me?¡± Terrance lookedpletely bewildered.

    ¡°Yes, if you encounter those poachers, you¡¯d certainly be in danger if you are on your own. But with me around, I can also apprehend them¡­ As for not encountering any, that would be lucky,¡± Mr. Looker exined.

    Terrance strangely looked at the International Police officer, ¡°Isn¡¯t it your mission to apprehend Pok¨¦mon poachers? Can you really afford to be dyed because of strangers? Besides, if my presence causes you to miss a chance to catch the poachers, the consequences could be even more severe.¡±

    ¡°Mission¡­ I wouldn¡¯t call it that. I¡¯m currently on vacation, and stumbling upon those poachers was purely idental,¡± Mr. Looker said. ¡°Even if the consequences might be severe, that¡¯s just spection. I can¡¯t allow someone who may be in danger to face it alone.¡±

    ¡°Um¡­¡± Terrance was rendered speechless.

    This uncle with a somewhat mocking name¡­to be honest, Terrance was somewhat moved.

    ¡°I am capable of protecting myself¡­¡± Terrance considered for a moment and said.

    ¡°That¡¯s where you¡¯re mistaken, young man. Maybe your Pok¨¦mon are strong, but this isn¡¯t a regted battle. Poachers don¡¯t follow any rules. Judging by yourck of awareness earlier, you¡¯d be considered a careless Trainer.¡±

    A careless Trainer¡­

    Terrance carefully pondered these words. Since he started his journey alone, apart from that incident at Mt. Chimney, it had been smooth sailing, with him encountering no real danger.

    But the word ¡°careless,¡± is he really that bad?

    ¡°Your awareness of danger iscking. A kid like you wouldn¡¯t have made it through the early stages of our detective training,¡± Mr. Looker said seriously.

    ¡°I¡­ I understand,¡±

    ¡°Misdreavus~~¡± The small Misdreavus couldn¡¯t help butugh when she saw Terrance being scolded.

    ¡°You¡­!¡± ck lines appeared on Terrance¡¯s head.

    ¡°Come with me. I¡¯ll bring you to Veilstone City,¡± Terrance examined Mr. Looker more closely and realized that this International Police officer seemed quite reliable.

    Were all International Police officers this kind-hearted?

    Terrance didn¡¯t know. Organizations like the International Police were too distant for him. For a youngster like him, the League Conference and Pok¨¦mon Contests were his current highest aspirations.

    ¡°You¡­ haven¡¯t registered as a Trainer in the Pok¨¦mon League, have you?¡± Terrance, following behind Mr. Looker, suddenly heard him ask.

    ¡°Yes, my family isn¡¯t well-off,¡± Terrance didn¡¯t borate.

    The atmosphere remained silent for a few minutes, and the other person slowly spoke again, ¡°Hang in there. I¡¯ve heard some rumors that the League is preparing to again ease the requirements for bing a Trainer¡­¡±

    ¡°Keep persevering for a few more years, and maybe everything will get better.¡±

    Without a Trainer license, one cannot enjoy the discounts offered by various organizations under the League. For Trainers who travel extensively, it¡¯s as troublesome as losing an arm.

    ¡°I hope so,¡± Terrance nodded.

    In the four years since his journey began, he had seen changes in various ces around him. Whether it¡¯s food, clothing, shelter, or transportation, everything was progressing with the development of technology.

    Sooner orter, the Trainer profession will also have its turn.

    ¡°Always be vignt and aware of your surroundings. This is essential for a Trainer when traveling,¡± Mr. Looker advised.

    ¡°Is it appropriate to have your Misdreavus follow you like this? If it were me, I would have it hide and constantly observe the surroundings from a distance away from you.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance¡¯s mouth twitched slightly. ¡°Do you have to be so cautious?¡±

    Faced with this question, Mr. Looker almost stumbled, ¡°You new-generation Trainers¡­¡±

    He rubbed his head vigorously, seeming to have a headache..

    ¡°So, Mr. Looker, were you a Trainer in the past?¡±

    ¡°Yeah¡­back then, Trainers who weren¡¯t careful were always in danger. But nowadays, most Trainers have grown up in a safe environment and tend to panic when faced with danger,¡± Looker sighed.

    Maybe it was because he had heard that Terrance didn¡¯t have a Trainer license, but Mr. Looker seemed to take special care of him, reminding him of many things to be mindful of while in the wilderness.

    Compared to the knowledge gained from books, the experience shared by an International Police officer was more rewarding for Terrance.

    A few dayster.

    Looker safely escorted Terrance to the outskirts of Veilstone City. He bid farewell to Terrance, preparing to investigate the poachers¡¯ situation once again.

    ¡°Even during my vacation, I can¡¯t help but want to chase after them¡­ sigh¡­¡± Looker adjusted his hat and said to Terrance, ¡°Remember the experiences I shared with you. You might need them one day.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Looker,¡± Terrance sincerely said. After spending those few days with Looker, he had truly experienced the charisma of the man.

    ¡°You¡¯re a good detective. I wish you all the best in your poacher-catching mission.¡±

    With a smile, Looker turned away from Terrance¡¯s gaze and ventured back into the wilderness. Terrance watched his disappearing figure and suddenly felt a bit down. ¡°That uncle isn¡¯t so bad, is he?¡±

    He tapped his Pok¨¦ Balls, and his threepanions emerged, expressing their opinions while circling around him.

    To the north of Veilstone City, facing the sea, there are ships that sail directly to Snowpoint City. Additionally, the surrounding stone walls give the entire city a cold atmosphere..

    Once Looker¡¯s silhouette gradually vanished, Terrance took a step forward, heading towards this big city renowned for its stones. ¡°We¡¯ll meet again someday.¡±

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 Chapter 79: Returning to Mt. Coronet

    Chapter 79: Returning to Mt. Cor

    Veilstone Department Store is located right in the center of Veilstone City, to the west of the Pok¨¦mon Center.

    This is the main shopping area for Trainers in the city.

    Because this five-story department store sells allmon items, Veilstone City doesn¡¯t have the usual Pok¨¦ Mart, as business ispletely monopolized by private corporations.

    The items sold at Veilstone Department Store are varied, but they are neatly categorized. Terrance first ascended to B1F: Food & Produce and bought ¡°Razz Berries¡± and ¡°Nutpea Berries.¡± These berries are quitemon and only mildly beneficial to Pok¨¦mon, so they are not expensive, costing around 20 yen each.

    Terrance still had 4000 yen left on him. He had inquired about the price of an S.S. Ticket to Snowpoint City beforehand. It costs a total of 1600 yen, which leaves him with 2400 yen for shopping.

    30 Razz Berries and 30 Nutpea Berries cost him 1200 yen, which would serve as Swablu¡¯s dessert for the next month.

    Next, on 1F: Trainers¡¯ Zone, Terrance found somemon medicines and items, each priced at around 200 yen.

    Without lingering here, Terrance quickly climbed to the third floor, TM Corner.

    Terrance found a Technical Machine for the move ¡°sh,¡± which was the cheapest one avable here, costing only 1000 yen. However, after careful consideration, he decided against it since there was currently no need for ¡°sh¡± in his team, and sh Technical Machine could also be exchanged at the academy. Wasting money here didn¡¯t make much sense.

    Following that, Terrance spotted some evolutionary stones for sale in other areas, but they were expensive and valuable items. He didn¡¯t need them at the moment.

    Afterward, Terrance spent 200 yen on a ¡°Hippowdon¡± brand wristwatch, intending to use it for time specific training in the future.

    With the remaining 1000 yen, he nned to buy some personal everyday items, which were not avable at the academy. However, there was no rush, and he could purchase them when he reached Snowpoint City.

    Even though he bought ¡°Razz Berries¡± and ¡°Nutpea Berries,¡± Terrance felt that by this time, the academy had probably received arge shipment of scarce resources, so there was no need to buy too many.

    ¡°It¡¯s time to go.¡±

    With several ship trips under his belt, Terrance had be quite familiar with the process: choosing the boat, purchasing the ticket, and waiting.

    As of today, it had been 11 days since he left Crown Academy, and he had three days left, which was enough time to return to the academy.

    This time, the ship was not veryrge, with a capacity of only about 20 people. The sea route from Veilstone City to Snowpoint City was not an easy one, but over the years, there had been no idents.

    ¡°Everyone hold tight; there¡¯s some strong current up ahead¡­¡± A crew member called out from the deck to the resting trainers.

    Beside the crew member, there was also a Machop helping out.

    ¡°It¡¯s¡­ a school of Mantine!¡±

    Terrance, who was enjoying the sea breeze on the deck, suddenly heard an exmation, attracting his attention, but he wasn¡¯t the only one who was attracted; many trainers were stunned by the group of Pok¨¦mon swimming alongside the ship.

    Dozens of Mantine gracefully leaped and leisurely swam in the sea, some of them had Remoraid attached to their fins, feasting on leftover food scraps. However, Mantine¡¯s calm demeanor showed that they were not bothered by it.

    Trainers gazed in awe at the breathtaking sight of the Mantines swimming. Once far from the ship, their swimming speed suddenly increased. They shot up from the waves, gliding for over 100 meters, soaring over the crest of the waves, and effortlessly dropping Remoraid from its body.

    ¡°So beautiful¡­¡± eximed one Trainer.

    ¡°Ah, I regret it so much! Why didn¡¯t I try to catch one with a Pok¨¦ Ball earlier?¡± someonemented.

    ¡°Are you crazy? If you had thrown a Pok¨¦ Ball, our ship wouldn¡¯t have been able to leave!!!¡±

    The Mantine encounter was just a brief interlude. Amidst the vast blue ocean, the ship continued its journey towards Snowpoint City. During this time, Terrance briefly contemted his next steps upon returning to the academy.

    In a short while, his Pok¨¦mon would need to undergo long-term training, and the next opportunity for a break would have to wait until his first-year¡¯s long vacation.

    After the ship arrived at Snowpoint City, Terrance purchased some items in the city and headed directly towards Mt. Cor.

    With two previous experiences of walking this route, Terrance had the correct path to the academy engraved in his mind.

    ¡°That Absol is still here,¡± As he passed a hill, Terrance spotted the same white Pok¨¦mon.

    They locked eyes, and Absol immediately disappeared from Terrance¡¯s view.

    After walking for most of the day, Terrance let his tired legs rest for a while and finally saw therge stele of the academy.

    Therge stele bearing the words ¡°Crown Academy¡± appeared in his sight, so Crown Academy should be just ahead.

    After being away for some time, Terrance realized the benefits of the academy. Just having a warm meal every day made him deeply appreciative.

    ¡°In just one more month, I¡¯ll let Swablu and the others experience the ¡®real foundation¡¯ of the academy.¡±

    ¡°But those ces¡­while they do cost a lot of credits, there are ces where I can earn credits as well.¡±

    ¡°As long as I use them wisely, before the end of this semester¡¯s break, Swablu and the others should make significant progress.¡±

    ¡°I can see the wall¡­¡±

    Terrance quickened his pace, eager to rest on the soft bed.

    As a returning student who had ¡°applied to leave,¡± he also needed to register his return and report to the academy.

    However, the person responsible for Terrance¡¯s registration was a familiar face, the chubby uncle who had assigned him to a ss in the first ce. So, not much time was wasted, and Terrancepleted the formalities.

    To prevent cheating, students were required to register the Pok¨¦mon they held during the enrollment period, and they also had to undergo an assessment. Registering each new Pok¨¦mon captured was also mandatory within the academy to ensure fairness in some of the reward policies for students.

    So, Terrance¡¯s capture of Misdreavus, along with the little Misdreavus¡¯s information, would definitely be recorded in Terrance¡¯s student file.

    Teacher Teresa, Teacher Isaac, and Teacher Forrest had actually been away for only half a month. Upon their return, Terrance greeted them before returning to his normal academy life.

    ¡°Ralttts~~¡±

    Below the dormitory building, Terrance once again met Ralts. The moment they met, the little one performed ¡°Teleport¡± in front of Terrance, wanting to show off its progress.

    ¡°This past half-month, Ralts has been practicing ¡®Teleport¡¯ continuously. Terrance, your advice meant a lot to Ralts,¡± Ozawa, the Breeder ss student, said to Terrance.

    ¡°Is that so? Ralts, you¡¯ve been working really hard,¡± Terrance sighed inwardly. Innate disadvantages meant Ralts would need more time and effort to achieve the same results¡­

    In reality, there was no absolute fairness¡­

    ¡°Keep it up, Ralts. If you evolve into Kirlia, I¡¯ll give you a gift,¡± Terrance said with a smile as he gently rubbed Ralts¡¯ head.

    ¡°A gift¡­Terrance, are you implying¡­¡± Ozawa eximed in surprise.

    ¡°Yeah¡­ didn¡¯t the other teachers have this idea?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°They did¡­ but that thing is in quite a short supply within the academy, and students need a lot of credits to exchange for it¡­And, whether Ralts can evolve or not is still uncertain¡­¡­¡± Ozawa¡¯s words were disjointed, but Terrance understood the gist of it.

    ¡°I¡¯ll find a way.¡±

    Terrance looked at Ralts¡¯ determined expression with a serious expression on his face.

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 Chapter 80: Going to Haunted House

    Chapter 80: Going to Haunted House

    If we were to say which types of Pok¨¦mon most Trainers struggle to deal with, it would definitely be Ghost and Psychic types.

    The Haunted House.

    It is a facility established by the academy for students to hone their skills.

    Here, there are Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, and Mismagius, as well as Duskull and Dusclops. In short, there are many different types of Ghost Pok¨¦mon belonging to the teachers and students.

    Compared to the rarity of Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon in the outside world, the Haunted House can be considered a feast for Ghosts.

    The Haunted House serves four purposes.

    The first is to train the courage of Trainers and Pok¨¦mon, to see if they can remain calm in sudden situations and ovee external factors affecting their emotions.

    The second is to familiarize students and their Pok¨¦mon with Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, observing their habits up close.

    The third is to strengthen the willpower of Pok¨¦mon. Illusion skills are the specialty of Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, some stronger than others. However, if Pok¨¦mon and Trainers have strong enough willpower, illusions won¡¯t affect them. Even if they identally enter an illusion, they can break free with their strong willpower.

    The fourth purpose is to createrge illusions simultaneously using several Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, simting various environments and events for students to experience. These meticulously designed illusionary worlds by the academy have effects that help students grow.

    It is also called a simtion trial, and students can apply to simte natural environments such as the ocean, desert, volcano, or even outer space. These environments, simted by a few Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon who are proficient in illusion skills, are almost lifelike, down to the point where students can feel temperature and pain.

    And as of now, no student and their Pok¨¦mon have been powerful enough to break free from these high-level illusionary worlds. Moreover, in these illusionary worlds, students can also experience battles with Legendary Pok¨¦mon!

    Gym, Elite Four, and even the Champions, although there might be differences in strength, Pokemon trained by the academy are also working hard to digest the battle videos of these big shots. They can simte illusions to provide simted battle training for students.

    Building courage and oveing fear are regr tests that students and their Pok¨¦mon must undergo.

    On the other hand, simting trials in the illusionary worlds requires a lot of effort from several Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon to create them realistically. If students want to challenge a Legendary Pok¨¦mon or battle with some Elite Four or Champion, these illusionary worlds are indispensable and require a substantial amount of credits to exchange for opportunities.

    After Terrance captured Misdreavus, he promised it that it would have enough ¡°fear emotions¡± to enjoy in the future, and it was naturally not empty talk. Every student at Crown Academy must pass a certain test in the ¡°Haunted House¡±. Additionally, when they capture new Pokemon, they alsoe to the Haunted House to experience the battling style of Ghost-type Pokemon.

    For Misdreavus, the Haunted House is the perfect ce to obtain ¡°fear¡±. Furthermore, there are many mischievous Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon inside, so it wouldn¡¯t feel lonely. With so many ¡°like-minded¡± friends, it can even entertain itself, making it an excellent ce for Misdreavus.

    After he was done with his work, Terrance contacted the teacher responsible for the Haunted House and who also take care of these Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, requesting that Misdreavus be allowed to join the Haunted House.

    The male teacher had long, purple hair, and perhaps due to spending too much time with Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, he looked rather eerie.

    ¡°Is this the Misdreavus?¡± he asked in a raspy voice.

    ¡°Yes¡­ it¡¯s my new partner,¡± Terrance replied, ¡°And if possible, I¡¯d like to have it join ¡®Illusion Masters.''¡±

    ¡°This little one has a talent for illusions, and there¡¯s plenty of room for improvement.¡±

    Staring at the lively little Misdreavus, the teacher pondered for a moment. ¡°This will require a test. Anyway, let me see its talent for illusions first.¡±

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~?¡± Misdreavus turned its head and looked at Terrance.

    ¡°Go ahead and use the move you are best at, give it your all,¡± Terrance said.

    Upon hearing this, the little Misdreavus disyed a delighted expression. It could finally scare someone again. It slyly looked at the purple-haired teacher, circled around a few times, and its red pearls and eyes simultaneously lit up, unleashing its ¡°Confuse Ray¡± move.

    The next moment, the purple-haired teacher closed his eyes, and the little Misdreavus struck a victorious pose.

    However, just a few secondster, the teacher stretchedzily and mumbled, ¡°It¡¯s decent. Considering its age, there¡¯s a lot of room for improvement.¡±

    ¡°If it spends some time with the Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon in the Haunted House, it might make significant progress and have a chance to join ¡®Illusion Masters.''¡±

    ¡°Is that¡­ it?¡± Terrance was surprised and looked at Misdreavus with a concerned expression. He felt sorry for Misdreavus for a few seconds.

    Illusions¡­ seemed to have little effect on this teacher. As he watched Misdreavus¡¯s defeated expression, Terrance recalled the process where he and Rancher were easily deceived by the little Misdreavus, feeling a bit embarrassed.

    Indeed, being the academy teacher in charge of the Haunted House, he seemed to really have his own method to deal with Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°What about the time? How would you like to arrange it?¡± the teacher asked.

    Not only Terrance, but many students who owned Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon also wished to have their Pok¨¦mon join the Haunted House. If their Pok¨¦mon worked hard and became a member of ¡°Illusion Masters,¡± they would receive regr credit rewards.

    ¡°During the student trials, Misdreavus will be on full duty. If not, Misdreavus will return one day a week, and I¡¯ll need to record its progress,¡± Terrance replied. This was what he had discussed with Misdreavus.

    ¡°No problem,¡± the teacher said. ¡°I¡¯m Mayou. From now on, you can call me Teacher Mayou. You can consider yourself contracted with the Haunted House.¡±

    ¡°If your Misdreavus gains approval and bes a member of ¡®Illusion Masters,¡¯ you¡¯ll also receive some credit rewards¡­¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Teacher Mayou,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°That¡¯s okay. It¡¯s my duty. By the way, you¡¯re a Breeder ss student, right? It seems you haven¡¯t visited the Haunted House yet¡­ Do you have any interest in trying it? This time, it¡¯s free,¡± Teacher Mayou suggested.

    Hearing that, Terrance chuckled in embarrassment. ¡°I¡¯ll pass for now. I¡¯ll visit when I have some free time.¡±

    Upon further thought, the Haunted House did seem to have some benefits for students and their Pok¨¦mon. However, Terrance, who had just returned to Crown Academy, was currently not in the mood to challenge the Haunted House at the moment.

    But if he had time in the future, it might be a good opportunity to strengthen his courage and willpower.

    ¡°Don¡¯t ck off. It¡¯s time to show your skills. It would be embarrassing if you can¡¯t be a member of ¡®Illusion Masters,''¡± Terrance instructed Misdreavus.

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 Chapter 81: Challenging the Tower of Confusion

    Chapter 81: Challenging the Tower of Confusion

    In addition to the Haunted House, there were many simr ces within the academy.

    Sunlight House, a ce where Sunny Day is maintained 24 hours a day, allows Grass Type Pok¨¦mon to practice their moves freely and quickly recover their strength. If Terrance allows Beautifly to stay inside for a day, it can easilyprehend Sr Beam.

    Gravity Room, operated by several Probopass, allows the gravity inside to be freely adjusted, making it very effective for training specific Pok¨¦mon. However, using the move ¡°Gravity¡± consumes a significant amount of energy for Probopass, so activating it requires a substantial number of credits. It¡¯s a holynd for Fighting Type Pok¨¦mon.

    Large Power Room, constantly supplying power to Electric Type Pok¨¦mon¡­

    ¡­

    In addition to this, there were also ces suitable for Pok¨¦mon of various types, which can quickly enhance the strength of students¡¯ Pok¨¦mon. Although the required credits were expensive, if students are willing to work hard, they canpletely earn them from the academy.

    Daily tests.

    Promotion exams.

    Rankings.

    Training results.

    Missions.

    In addition to this, the academy has several special ces where students can earn credits as rewards.

    It can be said that as long as the students work hard enough and push themselves hard, although they may not be able to earn arge amount of credits, four years is enough to perfect a team and make themselves rich.

    However, most of the students who can enter Crown Academye from wealthy families, and few are willing to endure such hardships. They may be willing to pay for resources, but they are not willing to work hard to obtain them.

    But little do they know that the true growth of Pok¨¦mon and Trainers is reflected in the process of hard work.

    So, it is not a problem for the academy to cultivate several outstanding Trainers with its foundation, but the key is that without the corresponding temperament and effort, it is very difficult for Trainers to grow thoroughly.

    This is also why there was not a single student in the entire academy who was able to challenge Cynthia.

    Students like Terrance, whoe from humble backgrounds, have increased in number in the past two years, mainly because some of the teachers who go out have carefully observed and sought out Trainers who are steadfast, earnest, hardworking, and ambitious, or children with dreams and determination.

    For these students, the academy has very lenient policies. As long as one of these students can be an Elite Four-level figure in a region in the future, the investment is worthwhile.

    Currently, what the academycks is not funds but talent and corresponding fame.

    ¡­

    After arranging things for Misdreavus, Terrance began the final work of one month-long reaction training for Beautifly and Swablu.

    At the same time, he also looked after Ralts.

    Having practiced Teleport alone for half a month, Terrance also needed to see Ralts¡¯ progress in practice.

    Eight steel balls continuously attacked Swablu with a ¡°Five-Star¡± attack trajectory.

    Currently, ¡°Agility¡± and ¡°Cotton Guard¡± are Swablu¡¯s main ways of evading attacks.

    Beautifly continued to practice the airflow control of ¡°Gust¡± and ¡°Tailwind¡± during training.

    As for Ralts, the steel ball training posed the greatest challenge for it because once Terrancemanded Nosepass not to attack simultaneously, the effectiveness of Ralts¡¯ Teleport greatly reduced.

    So, while dodging the steel balls, Ralts had to n on its own, find the most suitablending points, calcte the timing, and strive to maximize the effectiveness of Teleport.

    Terrance¡¯s job was to take hisptop and record the growth of these Pok¨¦mon, making ns for the next training session.

    ¡­¡­

    One monthter.

    Terrance looked at the remaining 498 credits and felt that he should do something.

    Looking at the growth data sheets of Beautifly, Swablu, and Misdreavus after a month of solitary training, Terrance prepared to undertake some realbat missions.

    Considering the current status of Beautifly and Swablu, Nosepass couldn¡¯t keep up with their progress, and the steel ball training came to an end.

    During this period, Beautifly and Swablu had gained exceptional evasion skills, and their endurance and ability to withstand damage had also improved.

    What surprised Terrance was Ralts. Although it only knew one move, ¡°Teleport,¡± its effort was no less than that of Beautifly and others, and it even worked harder. However, it was a pity that aside from bing more proficient with Teleport, Ralts showed no other changes.

    Terrance wanted his Pok¨¦mon to engage in real battles, and aside from some special missions, the academy offered three excellent choices.

    First: Student Battle Zone.

    Second: Tower of Confusion.

    Third: Tower of Despair.

    Considering the states of Swablu and Beautifly, Terrance chose the Tower of Confusion.

    Students had the opportunity to challenge the Tower of Confusion once every six months for free, and Terrance had one such opportunity, including the new student¡¯s free quota.

    If there is no free quota, students could also challenge it by spending credits.

    Compared to the cumbersome procedures of the Student Battle Zone and the extremely difficult Tower of Despair, the Tower of Confusion was better suited for Swablu and Beautifly at the moment.

    As for little Misdreavus, it was currently mingling with the Pok¨¦mon in the Haunted House, living quite afortable life. Terrance was currently letting it do whatever it wanted.

    Academy spent a lot of effort in establishing the Tower of Confusion, and its purpose was to help Trainer students¡¯ Pok¨¦mon face themselves, challenge themselves, and discover their strengths and advantages.

    Tower of Confusion was guarded by Ditto.

    In theory, there was no limit to the number of levels.

    Students frequently challenge the Tower of Confusion, but it was never too busy.

    That¡¯s because dozens of Ditto were raised here, and countless battles had sharpened thebat awareness of each Ditto.

    Tower of Confusion was fitted with numerous cameras that could record the students¡¯ challenges from all angles.

    ¡°Challenger?¡±

    A vigorous voice sounded behind Terrance,ing from a thin old man.

    ¡°I¡¯m in charge of the Tower of Confusion, and all challenge matters are registered with me. It seems like you are a new student here for your first challenge, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, new student,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°Well, well, the quality of this year¡¯s new students seems pretty good. I hope you can give me a nice surprise and clear the first level,¡± the man shook his head.

    ¡°The first level?¡± Terrance was puzzled. ¡°Isn¡¯t the first level just a battle against one Ditto?¡±

    ¡°Does it sound easy to you? Even so, in the history of Crown Academy, there were very few new students who could sessfully challenge the first level on their first attempt. These Trainers often challenge it recklessly without understanding their own Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Especially when facing a Pok¨¦mon that the Ditto transforms into, which they believe they know well. Underestimating it, they often return in defeat. Since you¡¯re a new student, let me remind you, if you¡¯re not adequately prepared, it might be better toe back next time.¡±

    ¡°No¡­ I¡¯m sure I want to challenge it,¡± Terrance said.

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 Chapter 82: Entering the tower!

    Chapter 82: Entering the tower!

    Then, Terrance followed the person in charge of the Tower of Confusion to register.

    Terrance currently has one try of free challenge, as indicated by his student ID card.

    ¡°My name is Lucas, a retired old man.¡± Unlike the earlier indifference, as Terrance walked a few steps with this elderly teacher, he discovered the other¡¯s true nature.

    ¡°If you can pass the first level, you¡¯re considered a decent student. If you can pass the second level, you¡¯re considered outstanding among students. And if you can leave a mark on the fourth level, only the top students from the Graduation ss can achieve that.¡±

    ¡°Although there is no limit to the number of levels in the Tower of Confusion, the best performance among the academy¡¯s students so far has only beensting for a while on the fourth level¡­¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡­..Wait a moment, you¡¯re a Breeder ss student?¡± While registering, Teacher Lucas unconsciously nced at Terrance¡¯s information and was momentarily surprised.

    ¡°Student from the Breeder ss, did youe here to cause trouble?¡±

    Unlike Trainers from the Battle ss, everyone¡¯s impression of Breeders is that they are not good at battles, mainly because they spend most of their time studying theoretical knowledge. At the Tower of Confusion, challengers are mostly Trainers and Coordinators, with few Breeders who have limitedbat experience.

    What else could Terence say? He could only reaffirm his determination.

    ¡°Not bad, not bad. You¡¯ve got the same spirit as I did in my younger days. Have you seen this record? Isted 2 minutes and 9 seconds on the fourth level. That¡¯s my record from back in the day, impressive, right?¡±

    ¡°And this one¡­¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s also my achievement¡­¡±

    ck lines appeared on Terrance¡¯s face.

    ¡°Take a good look at the new students who enrolled this year, they can hold their own in battles on the first level. As a new student, that¡¯s quite rare. If you can outperform them, as your senior, I wouldn¡¯t mind giving you some guidance.¡±

    ¡°At that time, me, and my Honchkrow and ydol were nightmares of all students. Many female students also admired me. Ah, I¡¯m getting old¡­ memories¡­¡±

    ¡°Um¡­¡±

    ¡°Eh¡­?¡±

    ¡°I n to have my Swablu challenge. Please register,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Why the rush? You young people are too impatient¡­.¡± Teacher Lucas was quite displeased with Terrance¡¯s attitude and reprimanded him, saying, ¡°This record board contains the achievements of several generations of students. If you can leave your name on it, there will be some credits as a reward¡­¡±

    ¡°But you shouldn¡¯t even think about this. Only the Graduation ss students can leave their names on it; you¡¯re too early for that.¡±

    ¡°Besides that, for each level you pass, you can also receive some credits as a reward. Your current focus should be on challenging and passing the first level¡­¡±

    ¡­

    ¡°Excuse me¡­ Is anyone here?¡±

    Just as Terrance was receiving Teacher Lucas¡¯s earnest advice, a voice came from outside, causing Terrance to breathe a sigh of relief.

    ¡°Ah¡­ who is it? Wait a moment, aren¡¯t you the boy with curly eyebrows who came byst time?¡± Teacher Lucas looked out the window, squinted his eyes, and said in surprise after a moment of thought.

    ¡°I remember you challenged just a month ago, right?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t call me Curly Eyebrows!! My name is Valor!!¡± The boy with curly eyebrows said with anger. ¡°I¡¯ve gathered 50 credits and want to challenge again.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re wasting it, boy. These are a badge¡¯s worth of credits¡­¡± Teacher Lucas looked at the young man as if he were a fool.

    ¡°Don¡¯t waste time talking!! I want to challenge it. As long as I pass the first level, I can double my credits!¡±

    ¡°I really can¡¯t do anything with you¡­ Last time, you couldn¡¯t evenst for 3 minutes, and you think it¡¯s so easy to pass.¡± After sighing, Teacher Lucas reluctantly said, ¡°In that case, the two of you can go together.¡±

    At this moment, Valor noticed Terrance. In contrast to his earlier mood, he patted his chest and politely said, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Valor, a new student of the Speed Battle ss.¡±

    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Terrance, a new student of the Breeder ss,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°Breeder ss?? You¡¯re a Breeder!¡± Valor eximed.

    ¡°Wait a minute¡­ Terrance, this should be your first time challenging the Tower of Confusion, right? Come a bit closer; let me tell you something. Afterpleting the challenge, you must leave this ce immediately. Otherwise, this Teacher Lucas will definitely drag you into hearing about his glorious exploits in his youth. I learned this lesson through pain and suffering¡­.whatever you do, don¡¯t listen to his stories. Otherwise, he¡¯ll keep you entangled for half the day, especially this old bachelor; he loves showing off his youthful escapades with female students.¡±

    Terrance raised an eyebrow. This was quite serious and he detested nothing more than chatterboxes.

    ¡°¡­Thank you for the reminder; I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡±

    ¡°Are you two whispering about something secretly?¡± Teacher Lucas, who was registering information, looked suspicious.

    ¡°No,¡± both of them raised their heads with a nk expression, staring at the ceiling.

    ¡­

    Tower of Confusion.

    With new challengers, the Tower of Confusion was reopened, and the Ditto responsible for guarding the levels took their positions.

    Teacher Lucas held aptop that was connected to the tower. After giving some instructions, he informed Terrance and Valor that they could go up.

    Terrance held Swablu¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball and walked into the tower calmly, while Valor appeared more nervous inparison.

    ¡°Terrance, be carefulter. Ditto¡¯s fighting style might be different from our Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Got it. You give it your best shot too.¡±

    The best record among the academy¡¯s students in the Tower of Confusion so far wassting a while on the fourth level while facing attacks from four Ditto.

    In contrast, passing the first level and defeating one Ditto wouldn¡¯t be too difficult for experienced Trainers.

    The first level could be considered the basics of the basics. If you are a Trainer who can collect all eight Gym Badges, there was no reason you couldn¡¯t pass.

    But starting from the second level, facing attacks from two Ditto at the same time increased the pressure instantly. Simrly, the third level has three Ditto, and the fourth level has four Ditto. In recent years, within the four-year academy curriculum, no student had managed to challenge the fifth level.

    ¡°As you progress in the challenge, relying solely on brute force won¡¯t get you far. You must consider tactical choices and make the most of your Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strengths.¡±

    ¡°Although Ditto can change theposition of their cells and mimic theposition of any object they copy, thereby transforming into the appearance of anything they see, and even mimicking the opponent¡¯s moves¡­ fundamentally, no matter how perfect their transformation, they can never fully copy the unique ability of every Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    This Tower of Confusion¡­ the academy had put a lot of thought into it.

    This guy!

    Watching Valor next to him, clenching his fists nervously yet determined and somewhat anxious, Terrance was at a loss for words.

    The first level of the Tower of Confusion had numerous rooms, interconnected with ces where Ditto resided. Terrance recalled the reputation of Crown Academy, and its foundation was indeed well-deserved. It was truly a Trainer¡¯s holynd a hundred years ago when the Pok¨¦mon League was not yet fully established.

    Even in its current state of decline, it was not something a Gym¡¯s foundation couldpare to.

    However, it was hard to imagine that Graduation ss students who could pass the third level were still not a match for Cynthia¡­ No wonder Crown Academy¡¯s fame wasn¡¯t prominent. Compared to a true prodigy of a region, even if it has a foundation, it was stillcking in some aspects.

    ¡°I wonder¡­ which level I can reach.¡±

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 Chapter 83: Balancing and Head Start

    Chapter 83: Bncing and Head Start

    When Terrance and Valor entered the first level of the Tower of Confusion, Teacher Lucas finally started paying serious attention to his notebook screen.

    ¡°Valor, new student, current score, one challenge attempt, recorded defeat on the first level in 2 minutes and 51 seconds.¡±

    ¡°Terrance, new student, currently¡­ no score.¡±

    ¡°Still Murkrow, huh?¡± Lucas had saved all the videos rted to the Tower of Confusion and, with just a quick investigation, found Valor¡¯s previous challenge record.

    One month ago, Valor, the new student of the Speed Battle ss, had failed in his attempt to challenge the first level of the Tower of Confusion using Murkrow. A monthter, he was once again using Murkrow for the challenge¡­¡­ [*TN: I am confused about this ss name or what ss this is. So, I will for now leave it as is. And I will also change the name of Valor¡¯s ss in thest chapter.]

    ¡°Last time, it was due to mistakes in themands he gave that he lost. I hope he has improved this time¡­¡±

    ¡°As for this Terrance, a Breeder ss student, right? Swablu¡­ seems to be a Pok¨¦mon that lives in the Hoenn region.¡± Teacher Lucas was responsible for monitoring the Tower of Confusion and taking care of the Ditto here, naturally bearing the responsibility of witnessing the students¡¯ growth.

    If any student disyed outstanding performance, video footage would need to be further sent to the higher-ups at the academy.

    At this moment, Valor, facing the Ditto transformed into Murkrow, took a deep breath.

    ¡°Come on, even though it looks exactly like Murkrow and knows the same moves¡­ there must be differences. Besides, I¡¯m here to give itmands¡­ I can¡¯t make a mistake this time!! I must pass the first level!¡±

    ¡­

    On the other side, Terrance also faced the guardian of the first level, a pale purple, gooey Pok¨¦mon, Ditto.

    ¡°Please give me guidance¡­¡±

    Terrance sent out Swablu, which had undergone extensive training over time and had been eagerly anticipating realbat for a long while.

    Upon seeing Swablu, as expected, Ditto transformed into Swablu. From the outside, the two of them looked almost identical.

    Swablu seemed curious about this transformation and looked at ¡°Swablu¡± in astonishment, its fighting spirit ignited.

    He looked at the countdown on the background of the room. ording to Teacher Lucas¡¯ warning, who used to previously guard the tower, the challenge will officially begin when the countdown reaches zero.

    12¡­ 11¡­ 9¡­ 5¡­ 3¡­ 2¡­ 1¡­

    Just as the countdown reached ¡°0,¡± Terrance gave themand, ¡°Dragon Pulse!¡±

    ¡­

    Lucas had always believed that Breeders were not skilled in battles. Having lived for half of his life, he had encountered many Breeders. They might excel at grooming Pok¨¦mon¡¯s outside appearance, handling their fatigue and injuries, or even proficient in crafting Pok¨¦mon food¡­ but being proficient in both breeding and battles was a rarebination.

    ¡°If I recall correctly¡­ that Trainer named Cynthia seems to be an Intermediate¡­ Breeder!¡±

    At this moment, nearly everyone in the Crown Academy knew about Cynthia. Regarding this female Trainer who had ¡°trampled¡± on the dignity of Crown Academy, everyone has mixed feelings¡ªon one hand, there was the bitterness of being a loser, and on the other hand, there was admiration for her talent.

    ¡°This kid¡­¡±

    Originally, Lucas didn¡¯t have high expectations for Terrance¡¯s battle abilities. After all, he was only ten years old. Most students who have just gotten in contact with Pok¨¦mon, wouldn¡¯t find it easy to defeat the experienced Ditto.

    However, Terrance¡¯s arrival immediately shattered the perspective of Lucas who has been guarding the tower for years.

    ¡°Trainer¡­? No, that¡¯s not it.¡±

    Lucas realized that Terrance¡¯sbat style, although a bit raw, wasn¡¯t that of aplete novice. At most, he was¡­ someone who hadn¡¯t had enough battles to fully disy his abilities.

    In other words¡­ hecked experience!

    ¡°This fighting style¡­¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s a new student from Breeder ss?¡±

    Terrance¡¯s rhythmic and nnedmanding style, as well as his coordination with Swablu, didn¡¯t seem like something a rookie Trainer possessed. It was more like they had been longtime friends facing challenges together.

    ¡°This is the battle style of the Coordination ss¡­¡± Lucas looked somewhat surprised. ¡°Does he want to dabble in both Breeding and Coordination? Is it greed, or does he have enough confidence in himself?¡±

    A single person¡¯s energy is ultimately limited. Even if just being a Breeder; they will still find one path among many that suits them.

    Not to mention, trying to bnce breeding, coordination, and battling.

    From Terrance, Lucas unexpectedly saw shades of Cynthia¡­

    He just didn¡¯t know that, since four years ago when Terrance was only ¡°6 years old,¡± he had already embarked on his unique journey with a mindset and knowledge that differed from his peers due to himing from the information explosion era.

    This was Terrance¡¯s biggest Goldfinger¡ªhis head start was high, and there would be more time ahead to perfect his path.

    After some time passed, inside the Tower of Confusion, Valor disyed a delighted expression because he had won.

    Victory is within reach as long as you have a clear understanding of your Pok¨¦mon.

    Seeing Valor pass the first level, Lucas shifted his attention and activated the staircase leading to the second level.

    Meanwhile, on Terrance¡¯s side, Lucas squinted his eyes. He had a feeling that even though Terrance and Swablu could have quickly defeated their opponent, they chose not to and were enjoying the battle¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Is the warm-up over?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡±

    In the next moment, a bluish-purple me erupted from Swablu, unleashing the Dragon Rush move.

    On the other side, the Ditto-transformed Swablu also used Dragon Rush.

    ¡°That¡­ that is¡­¡± Lucas watched the scene in the video and was stunned. The collision of the two powerful moves he had anticipated had been dodged by the real Swablu with a single dodge.

    Driven by tremendous inertia, Ditto shot out, colliding head-on with the sturdy wall along with Dragon Rush.

    Staring at the real Swablu, which had forcibly halted its movement, Lucas disyed an astonished expression. ¡°Using its control over its own move to lure the opponent into losing theirbat capability¡­ this Swablu has pretty good control over its moves.¡±

    Ditto crashed into the wall, its eyes swirling with stars, and it transformed back into Ditto with dizziness.

    Click!

    Just as Swablu returned to Terrance¡¯s side, a door in the room opened. It was the staircase leading to the second level.

    The first level¡­ Terrance never considered that he would lose. Even if Ditto is experienced, it was only in terms of battle consciousness. When it came to Swablu¡¯s moves, it could only instinctively copy them. However,pared to Swablu who had practiced a particr move for a long time, Ditto, who was temporarily imitating the moves, could never deal with it no matter what.

    As long as you grasp the strengths of your own Pokemon and amplify them, the first level wasn¡¯t difficult for the students.

    The second level¡­

    Facing two Dittos simultaneously.

    The pressure on the second level had suddenly increasedpared to the first.

    Terrance, of course, wouldn¡¯t just give up. This rare opportunity for Swablu to gain real battle experience, especially against its ¡°own kind,¡± was an extremely valuable experience.

    ¡°Come on!!¡±

    Cheering on Swablu, Terrance began to make his way to the second level.

    Swablu¡¯s advantages currentlyy in its evasion skills, honed over time, and its control over certain moves.

    The Dragon-Type talent it took pride in didn¡¯t offer much to brag about when it was perfectly copied by Ditto.

    With only these two advantages, whether Terrance could sessfully lead Swablu through the second level was unknown.

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 Chapter 84: Stopping on the 3rd level

    Chapter 84: Stopping on the 3rd level

    ¡°One minute¡­ impressive progress,¡± Lucas observed Valor being attacked by two ¡°Murkrow¡± and acknowledged his progress.

    In just one month, not only had Valor passed the first level but also managed to hold out for one minute on the second level¡­..It seemed he had figured something out.

    ¡°He¡¯sing out.¡±

    Under the attacks of two ¡°Murkrow,¡± Valor¡¯s Murkrow ultimatelycked the strength to defeat them. After continuous guerri warfare, it was still defeated in the end.

    Nevertheless, this achievement was considered good among the new students.

    ¡°Great¡­I passed the first level!!¡± Valor eximed with excitement as he emerged from the Tower of Confusion, feeling full of energy. ¡°First level reward, 100 credits!¡±

    Next, as long as he could pass the second level¡­ that¡¯s 200 credits, the third level is 400 credits¡­ all the way to the fourth level, and there are credit rewards for breaking the previous records too!

    ¡°I¡¯ll aim to challenge the second level before advancing to the Intermediate ss!¡±

    ¡°Um¡­¡± Valor, who was feeling quite pleased inside, suddenly saw Teacher Lucas looking at him with a smiling expression, which sent a shiver down his spine.

    ¡°Um¡­ I¡¯ve passed the first level, but I¡¯ve got something to do, so I¡¯ll be on my way!!¡± He realized things were getting bad, hastily shouted, and ran away. As for the credit rewards, they would naturally be credited to him.

    Seeing this, Teacher Lucas¡¯ smile faded. ¡°Students these days¡­¡±

    Saying that, he shifted his attention to Terrance, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s see how he performs¡­ I might need to have a conversation with himter. Coordinator, Breeder¡­ does he have a clear choice in his mind?¡±

    On the second level of the Tower of Confusion,

    Swablu found itself in a tough battle. At this point, under the attacks of two Ditto, it had already defeated one opponent¡­ but just dealing with this one opponent had drained all its strength.

    Now, facing the other Ditto, Swablu¡¯s disadvantage was finally bing apparent.

    ¡°Not enough stamina¡­¡± Terrance watched Swablu struggling and made his judgment¡­.Swablu was just one step away from passing the second level, and that step required better stamina management and umtion.

    For Swablu, who had been born for less than a year, stamina was one of its weaknesses.

    ¡°If it had enough stamina and relied on skills, it might have a chance to pass the second level¡­¡±

    Terrance shook his head. He should stop here. Swablu¡¯s journey from the first level to this point was already remarkable.

    The next time Swablu challenged the tower, it would start from the second level, which should make it easier.

    The second level¡­ is essentially only passable by the main force of students who have undergone a year of study. As for passing the third level, within the academy, it¡¯s mostly only achievable by the outstanding students of the Graduation ss.

    Terrance was well aware of his strength. His chances of winning depended on having a rtively small gap in strength between boy sides and relying on his ¡°dazzling techniques.¡±

    In a real battle, not to mention Cynthia¡­ even if you were to randomly pick a student from the Advanced ss, they could give the current Terrance a very tough time.

    The Pok¨¦mon these people have, besides the starter Pok¨¦mon with good potential¡­ some of them even have a full team of fully evolved ones.

    Terrance challenging them with just Swablu and Beautifly¡­ is still too early for him.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay¡­ there¡¯s still time.¡±

    ¡°Aiming to reach the level of top-three in the League Conference in less than a year, unless it¡¯s purely luck¡­ it might be a bit of wishful thinking,¡± Terrance chuckled.

    ¡­

    ¡°You are finally out¡­.¡±

    Teacher Lucas¡¯ lips slightly parted as he looked at Terrance in disbelief.

    This guy not only easily passed the first level but also defeated one opponent on the second level andsted nearly five minutes against another Ditto?

    ¡°I must advise him¡­ to focus all his efforts on being a Trainer!¡± Teacher Lucas made up his mind. Being a Breeder was a waste of time¡­ trying to bnce both would definitely hinder Terrance¡¯s growth.

    ¡°Again,¡± Terrance looked at Teacher Lucas, even though Valor had warned him, he didn¡¯t leave right away.

    ¡°What¡­?¡± Lucas stared at him in confusion.

    ¡°I want to challenge the Tower of Confusion again, this time with my Beautifly. It¡¯s 50 credits, right? If you include the 100-credit reward for the first level¡­ I should still be able to earn 50 credits. If I manage to pass the second level next, there will be a reward of 250 credits,¡± Terrance mumbled to himself, ignoring Lucas¡¯s astonished expression.

    ¡°W-wait a minute, isn¡¯t Swablu your starter Pok¨¦mon?¡± Teacher Lucas looked puzzled. The seamless coordination between Terrance and Swablu clearly indicated a deep bond. If Swablu wasn¡¯t Terrance¡¯s starter Pok¨¦mon¡­.he couldn¡¯t believe it no matter what.

    ¡°No, Beautifly is my first Pok¨¦mon,¡± Terrance replied naturally.

    ¡°¡­..¡± Lucas.

    The rewards of the Tower of Confusion are calcted based on the student¡¯s ID information, not on the number of Pok¨¦mon who have passed through it.

    Even if Beautifly passed the first level again after Swablu, there would be no credit reward. However, if a student wanted to challenge with a new Pok¨¦mon, they had to start from the first level again.

    So, the reward system at the Tower of Confusion¡­ Lucas had seen normal students challenge it with their strongest Pok¨¦mon only. Strange students like Terrance were exceedingly rare.

    ¡°Is the registrationplete? I¡¯m going in.¡± Swablu didn¡¯t suffer any injuries in the previous battle, it was just a bit tired.

    Terrance exchanged a greeting and then took Beautifly¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball. Under the astonished gaze of Teacher Lucas, he initiated a new round of the Tower of Confusion.

    ¡­

    15 minutester.

    Terrance, under Teacher Lucas¡¯ gaze which was as if he was looking at a monster, suddenly bolted away.

    Havingpleted the challenge and not intending to do it again, Terrance remembered Valor¡¯s advice and immediately ran off.

    Beautifly had umted a wealth of experience over time, so it performed much better than Swablu. Its exceptional ability to sense the changes in the air currents was something that Ditto couldn¡¯t replicate solely through transformation.

    It was a skill that required long hours of practice and refinement.

    So, with this advantage, Beautifly easily breezed through the first level, the second level¡­ and even managed to endure for over 3 minutes in the third level!

    ¡°For the next while, I won¡¯t have much interaction with the Tower of Confusion,¡± Terrance happily ran away with Swablu and Beautifly, earning 250 credits as a reward. Currently, he has reached his limit here at the Tower of Confusion.

    ¡°Now I have over 700 credits¡­¡±

    Sunlight House.

    An environment maintained in a perpetual sunny day state by several Pok¨¦mon skilled in the move ¡°Sunny Day.¡± Many students ce their Grass-Type Pok¨¦mon inside.

    The price was¡­ 5 credits for an hour.

    For a whole day, that was 120 credits ¨C an exaggerated price. However, because this ce is so beneficial for the growth of Grass-type Pok¨¦mon, there are almost always students¡¯ Grass-type Pok¨¦mon being raised here for training¡­ which forces them to maintain a high-frequency Sunny Day state.

    This¡­ also causes the Pok¨¦mon responsible for using Sunny Day to consume a significant amount of energy.

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 Chapter 85: Untitled

    Chapter 85: Untitled

    8 hours¡­ Terrance reserved 8 hours in Sunlight House, costing 40 credits, to allow Beautifly toplete the final step of learning ¡°Sr Beam.¡±

    Beautifly had already mastered all the techniques rted to sun, but due to its species, it didn¡¯t possess the same affinity for sunlight as Grass-type Pok¨¦mon¡­

    The techniques had been trained almost to perfection, and Terrance no longer intended to reserve more time for Beautifly. There were many other training projects to focus on, and Sr Beam had be secondary.

    In Sunlight House, Grass-type Pok¨¦mon with the Synthesis ability can recover well even after extreme training, as Sunlight House always maintains the Sunny Day state.

    Although Beautifly is not a Grass Type Pok¨¦mon, its move ¡°Morning Sun¡± has also reached perfection. In the Sunny Day state, it quickly harnesses the intense sunlight to learn Sr Beam¡­ Following that, it restores its energy with ¡°Morning Sun¡± and practices this move endlessly, striving to maximize its training benefits during the 8-hour period in the Sunlight House.

    ¡­

    On the other side, after sending Beautifly into the Sunlight House, Terrance began heading back to his dorm.

    He took out hisptop, where he had recorded the important ns for the next phase.

    1: Teach Swablu Mirror Move and engage in physical training.

    2: Study.

    3: Evolve Nosepass into Probopass.

    4: Evolve Ralts into Kirlia.

    ¡°The first and second mission can be done simultaneously¡­Swablu hasn¡¯t learned Mirror Move mainly because its brain¡¯s memory capacity hasn¡¯t matured yet. Buying a month¡¯s supply of Razz Berries and Nutpea Berries as post-meal treats won¡¯t be enough¡­¡±

    ¡°For regr meals, it¡¯s essential to aim for at least one brain-boosting meal per day¡­ Miltank¡¯s milk, Pok¨¦mon food made from beans, and, ideally, some fish every day.¡±

    Terrance wasn¡¯t very confident about the Intermediate Breeder exam, so studying had to continue. The Crown Academy¡¯s database contains limitless knowledge waiting for Terrance to learn.

    Studying would have to be interspersed with the free time dedicated for training Pok¨¦mon.

    As for the task of raising Nosepass into Probopass, which was entrusted to him by the student Ajay, there was still more than three months left. Terrance felt that it wouldn¡¯t be long before this mission could be perfectlypleted.

    If Terrance wasn¡¯t stingy with Nosepass¡¯s food, as he had been providing them with cheap mas that can be found all over Mt. Cor¡­ their evolution might even happen earlier.

    However, the credits for this mission only allowed Terrance to provide this level of food. After all, five months is ample time, and there was no need to rush.

    Ralts¡­ This unexpected little one who intruded into Terrance¡¯s training mission has a unique charm. Ralts¡¯ attitude of refusing to be underestimated and diligently practicing alone struck a chord with Terrance, bringing back memories of his own childhood.

    Due to being an orphan, it was inevitable that he would be teased by the ¡°brats¡± around him. To disguise himself, he could only throw himself into certain things, trying to prove himself through hard work.

    Terrance sees a reflection of himself in Ralts.

    Misdreavus.

    Because it was the weekend, Terrance had brought this mischievous little one back.

    Inside the Haunted House, Misdreavus seemed to be living quitefortably, leading Terrance to notice that it was rather picky about the snacks he had prepared, seemingly favoring only ¡°emotions of fear.¡±

    ¡°Eat it all.¡± Terrance helplessly ced the carefully prepared food in front of it, pretending to sound stern.

    Clearly, it was Pok¨¦mon food that Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon also loved¡­ but in his own Misdreavus¡¯ case, it seemed not to like it very much.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~¡±

    Little Misdreavus looked at the snacks prepared by Terrance with disgust, its eyes shifting around.

    Hmm¡­

    If only it was half as well-behaved as Beautifly and Swablu! Terrance sighed.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t like the snacks, then show me what you¡¯ve learned this week.¡±

    It seemed like Misdreavus had been waiting for Terrance to say this. Upon hearing it, Misdreavus became excited and quickly formed a purple Energy Ball in front of its red beaded chain.

    ¡°Just one?¡± Terrance emphasized.

    ¡°Misdreavuss~?¡± Misdreavus looked puzzled.

    ¡°Hey¡­ I¡¯m talking to you. Didn¡¯t you learn how to use Shadow Ball like half a month ago? The training tasks I left for you, have you really beenpleting them seriously?¡±

    Terrance sighed and rubbed his head in frustration. While fooling around with the Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon in the haunted house, Misdreavus¡¯s innate talent isn¡¯t too bad, and it managed to learn Shadow Ball while fooling around along the way.

    Afterward, he assigned Misdreavus a training task focused on energy control, aiming to reduce the energy of Shadow Ball and split it into multiple parts, allowing for quickly unleashing multiple Shadow Balls.

    Compared to Swablu and Beautifly¡¯s training, Terrance had been quite lenient with the recently obtained Misdreavus. Training energy control techniques¡­ it¡¯s not really a difficult task, as long as one is willing to spend time exploring. Basically, any Pok¨¦mon can master it on their own.

    But it seemed that Terrance had underestimated Misdreavus¡¯ mischievous andzy nature.

    ¡°So you¡¯re telling me that this past week, apart from slightly speeding up the formation of Shadow Ball, you haven¡¯t done anything else?¡±

    Terrance locked eyes with Misdreavus¡¯ innocent red eyes. After a moment, Misdreavus whimpered and ran away, leaving Terrance frustrated. He quickly followed, resulting in aical chase.

    During the chase, Terrance spotted Teacher Teresa watering the nts and offered her a smile to hide his embarrassment. Then he continued with Swablu to look for Misdreavus.

    ¡°Ralts, lend me a hand.¡±

    This wasn¡¯t the first time such a situation had urred. Terrance had already found Misdreavus¡¯ nemesis. By allowing Ralts to sense the emotions around it, Misdreavus¡¯ unique fluctuations were like a light bulb in the darkness, impossible to escape Ralts¡¯ perception.

    Terrance approached quietly like a cat, and with a wave from Swablu, the cotton feathers swarmed around Misdreavus. At that moment, Terrance swiftly took out the Ultra Ball and collected Misdreavus.

    Inside the room.

    Terrance once again locked eyes with Misdreavus¡¯ innocent red eyes. Terrance let out a long sigh. ¡°On this weekend, both you and Swablu will learn sound techniques, and strive to use sound to simte the flow of energy in your body.¡±

    ¡°Misdreavuss~¡±

    Little Misdreavus obediently nodded, but Terrance wasn¡¯t sure if it had actually understood him.

    Not only Misdreavus, but even Beautifly needed to learn sound techniques from Swablu. This would help them understand other Sound-based moves.

    In addition, Swablu had another task, which was to learn Mirror Move. It involves watching Trainer¡¯s battle videos with Terrance. Whether it was the Lily of the Valley Conference or any otherpetition, Terrance needed Swablu to have ideas and impressions of various types of moves.

    While watching these videos, Terrance once again marveled at the intense battles between orthodox Trainers, which gave him a fiery feeling that was hard to describe. This was different from the tightly interwoven battles of Coordinators¡­ the head-on collisions of moves, the surgingmands of Trainers. When Swablu and Terrance saw the exciting moments, their emotions couldn¡¯t help but get stirred up.

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 Chapter 86: North Lake

    Chapter 86: North Lake

    Training, learning, and pushing forward.

    The monotonous and repetitive academy lifested for over a month.

    Academy¡¯s training journey?

    Terrance, who had initially rejected it, found himselfpelled to join this time.

    Because the Nosepass were on the brink of evolution, and he needed to find a ce with a stronger maic field to stimte their evolution.

    Doing so meant Terrance had to leave the towering walls of Crown Academy. However, the prospect of sessfully applying for another outing seemed unlikely to Terrance, given that students were not permitted to venture out alone. So, he had to resort to the alternative option of participating in the academy¡¯s training journey in a team format.

    These training journeys were usually led by Graduation ss students. In case there were no senior students avable, teachers would guide the lower-grade students through the exploration of Mt. Cor.

    Within akeside corridor ssroom at Crown Academy, a mature-looking young man sighed.

    ¡°I never expected that there would be two Breeder ss students who would sign up for the training journey¡­ We¡¯ll have to take care of them during the training journey.¡±

    ¡°Who takes care of whom isn¡¯t certain yet,¡± a beautiful female student remarked, pursing her lips.

    ¡°Haha¡­ So, it¡¯s just the four of us now? The other 3 are a bit slow,¡± a student with spiky hair noted.

    ¡°We still have 10 minutes until the agreed time,¡± thest student, who appeared moreposed, replied.

    As the four conversed, a student with green hair walked over slowly. They all froze upon seeing him.

    ¡°Misanji¡­ He also epted the training journey¡¯s mission.¡±

    Misanji, a Graduation ss student from the Hoenn region. Crown Academy was established in Sinnoh¡¯s Mt. Cor. While the majority of students are native Sinnoh Trainers, there are also a few from the Hoenn, Unova, and even more distant regions.

    Misanji¡¯s academic experience at Crown Academy is quite unique. Despite having aplete team, he rarely sends out any other Pok¨¦mon if the matter can be handled by his ¡°Sceptile.¡±

    Whether it¡¯s the advancement exams, battles, or anything else¡­ he always sends out Sceptile first. He has a special attachment to Sceptile, and over time, quite a few people have formed an impression of this unique student.

    ¡°Is everyone here?¡±

    Just then, an orange-haired girl student also arrived, surveyed the scene, and asked.

    ¡°We¡¯re missing one person.¡± Seeing a girl among them, the beautiful female student immediately approached her with enthusiasm.

    ¡°I¡¯m Yuko from the Battle ss. You must be Orange from the Breeder ss, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡± Orange, the Breeder ss student, responded calmly without much boration. Yuko smiled faintly; the Breeder ss students were quite easy to identify, and she had some understanding of Orange¡¯s personality.

    ¡°Hey, hey, hey, look, thest person is here too!¡± The student with spiky hair beamed. With everyone present, they should be able to set out soon.

    Terrance was thest to arrive, and he had all his Pok¨¦mon with him, ready to take on the Mt. Cor¡¯s training journey.

    ¡°Why is it him?¡± Oran from the Breeder ss scrutinized carefully and couldn¡¯t help but mutter.

    ¡°Orange, he should be a fellow Breeder ss student, right? Is there a problem?¡± Yuko asked, puzzled.

    ¡°No,¡± Oran nced over, not recognizing him as this new student had not attended a single ss since transferring in the middle of the year.

    ¡°Looks like everyone¡¯s here.¡± Terrance arrived at the meeting point, checked his watch, and realized he was right on time. With that thought, he no longer felt guilty about being thest one to arrive.

    Crown Academy wasn¡¯trge, and among the seven people present, there were a few familiar faces, or at least acquaintances.

    For this training journey, there were two Graduation ss students who will lead the team, one Advanced ss student, two Intermediate ss students, and two Breeder ss students.

    ¡°I suppose there are some who don¡¯t know me here? First, let me introduce myself. I¡¯m Jinbe, and I¡¯ll be the leader and recorder for this training journey,¡± the student who had beenposed from the beginning spoke up as soon as everyone had gathered.

    He then pulled out a device resembling a Pok¨¦dex. ¡°This device will record our performance throughout the training journey. If you¡¯re interested in credit rewards, give it your all.¡±

    ¡°Our destination this time is North Lake, in the far north corner of Mt. Cor.¡±

    North Lake.

    Each participant was aware of the training journey¡¯s destination beforehand. Terrance had naturally done his research too. Among the students, North Lake was often called the ¡°Lake of Gyarados,¡± a ce dominated by Gyarados.

    The main task for this training journey was to challenge the Gyarados.

    The several days of traveling to and from North Lake also made up a significant part of the training journey.

    After the introductions, everyone became more familiar with each other.

    Leading the training journey was Graduation ss student Jinbe.

    The deputy leader was the Graduation ss student Misanji.

    The team consisted of Breeder ss students Terrance and Oran, the mature youth from the Advanced ss, Seiji, the Intermediate ss student Yuko, and the student with spiky hair, Tobias.

    ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve heard there¡¯s a Gyarados King in North Lake. It seems many students have been defeated by it.¡± Yuko, who was going to North Lake for the first time, asked curiously.

    ¡°No worries, it¡¯s my opponent. You guys just need to deal with regr Gyarados,¡± Jinbe said.

    ¡°It¡¯s my opponent,¡± Misanji stared nkly at Jinbe.

    As fellow Graduation ss students, Jinbe couldn¡¯t possibly not recognize Misanji. In fact, they were quite familiar with each other. ¡°You¡­ are always like this,¡± he scratched his head in exasperation, seemingly at a loss when ites to Misanji.

    ¡°You¡¯d better not show off. Graduation exams areing up soon, and if you don¡¯t perform well, it could affect your final evaluation,¡± Jinbe advised.

    ¡°¡­¡­¡±, Misanji fell silent.

    Terrance, on the other hand, checked his backpack, going over his supplies onest time: medicines, food, emergency items ¨C he had everything he needed.

    Shortly after, they divided the tasks and set some small goals. As the leader and the more experienced one, Jinbe exined several important points to keep in mind. After receiving confirmation from everyone, they set off on their journey.

    Stepping outside the walls of Crown Academy, Terrance reminisced about his first encounter with a training journey. It had happened right when he had just arrived at Crown Academy, as he crossed paths with a group of students who were going out.

    It was his first time going out with other students as part of a team, and this experience was quite novel for him.

    ¡°I just hope everything goes smoothly¡­¡±

    For Terrance, participating in this training journey was not primarily about going to North Lake; the key objective was to find a ce along the way with a strong maic field. This would allow Nosepass to evolve during this outing, which was the primary goal.

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 Chapter 87: Daily

    Chapter 87: Daily

    The academy¡¯s sportswear was essential for any outdoor adventures. It can adapt to various environments, is made of sturdy and stic material. Not only was it waterproof, fire-resistant, and electric-proof, but it was also veryfortable to wear.

    In a small mountain path north of Mt. Cor, a group of seven individuals dressed in blue sportswear stood by a rock, setting up their cutlery and food ingredients.

    ¡°How can you be sure there are no wild Pok¨¦mon around here?¡± Tobias, the student with spiky hair, asked Orange with curiosity.

    However, he didn¡¯t receive any response¡­..

    ¡°The utensils are ready¡­ Does anyone know how to cook? If not, I¡¯ll start, but I can¡¯t guarantee it¡¯ll suit your taste,¡± Jinbe said.

    ¡°I broughtpressed food for myself,¡± Misanji replied indifferently.

    ¡°I also brought some dry rations¡­ But it would be best if we could have a hot meal,¡± Seiji added.

    ¡°I can try to help,¡± Yuko offered.

    ¡°If we start a fire¡­ It might attract other Pok¨¦mon,¡± Terrance, brushed the fallenyer of snow on the rocks, the cold sensation tingling in his hand, and thought of something.

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Tobias quickly approached.

    ¡°It¡¯s Snover. In this season, they should be hiding in caves at the base of the mountain. It¡¯s a habit of Snover. In the cold season, they migrate to the mountain¡¯s base. They are very sensitive to temperature, and as soon as spring arrives, they will return to the snow-covered mountain top.¡±

    ¡°And one more thing, if they discover human footsteps, even if it¡¯s winter, they¡¯ll follow them out of curiosity¡­ This phenomenon must be quitemon on Mt. Cor.¡±

    ¡°If we light a fire, for Snover, which is sensitive to temperature, it would be like signaling that humans have passed through.¡±

    After saying this, Terrance rummaged through his backpack and found something like apass to observe the maic field here.

    ¡°That¡¯s true, but don¡¯t worry. This kind of thing happens often during a training journey. Most Snover are friendly. If we can share some food with them, I think they¡¯ll be happy to befriend us,¡± Jinbe exined with a smile, clearly having had such experiences before.

    ¡°Well, you sure know a lot, and unlike her, you¡¯re not cold,¡± Tobias remarked to Terrance and then yfully grinned at Orange.

    In the cold weather, they sipped on hot soup. The rolling hills around them, white mountains, and the vast sky made them feel particrlyfortable.

    ¡°The soup is quite good,¡± Terrance said, surprised after taking a sip.

    ¡°Of course, I¡¯ve pulled out all my special skills,¡± Yuko said with a smug look on her face, evidently satisfied with her cooking.

    During the brief lunch break, they didn¡¯t encounter any Snover, as luck would have it. After a short rest, they continued their journey along Mt. Cor¡¯s slope.

    The further north they went, the more unpredictable the temperature changes became. Some areas were very cold, while others suddenly warmed up, and nobody could exin the reason for these changes.

    ¡°It seems like we haven¡¯t encountered any Pok¨¦mon on our way, except for that Onix just now,¡± Seiji said. ¡°And that Onix looked sozy, so lifeless.¡±

    ¡°Yeah¡­ but how about a Pok¨¦mon battle, Senpai? It¡¯s rare for us to be out here, so let¡¯s have a warm-up before challenging Lake of Gyarados,¡± Tobias suddenly became interested.

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Seiji hesitated for a moment and then said, ¡°To be honest, I¡¯m not really interested.¡±

    ¡°Even if we were to battle, I¡¯d prefer him as my opponent,¡± he added, turning his gaze towards Misanji.

    ¡°Your Sceptile seems to have received praise from that female trainer. As the only student who has been praised, you must be proud, right?¡±

    ¡°Hey¡­¡± Jinbe¡¯s face changed upon hearing that and tried to stop him.

    ¡°Tsk¡­¡± Misanji nced briefly at Seiji. ¡°If it were the students from your Advanced ss, they might have lost even more miserably.¡±

    ¡°Actually, I¡¯m quite regretful that I didn¡¯t get a chance to battle that Trainer,¡± Seiji said with a faintt smile.

    The atmosphere suddenly grew tense.

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Yuko spoke softly, ¡°Speaking of which, there seem to be more and more exceptional Trainers appearing in Sinnohtely, not just Cynthia. During myst vacation, when my friends and I went to visit the Survival Area in Sinnoh, we also encountered a really formidable guy.¡±

    ¡°That guy didn¡¯t seem too old, but in the Survival Area¡¯s Battleground, he had a winning streak of 100 battles.¡±

    ¡°I heard he¡¯s actually from a Battleground family¡­ By the way, all of the Pok¨¦mon he used were Fire-type, and even if the opponent sent out Water-type Pok¨¦mon, he handled them with ease.¡±

    Survival Area¡¯s Battleground, 100-win streak.

    The people present had no doubt about the credibility of this information. Compared to win-streak on the roadside challenges, Survival Area attracted Trainers from various ces, even from other regions, making it highlypetitive.

    Trainers who could stand out in such a ce were definitely not just all talk.

    ¡°With what you¡¯re saying, the pressure at the academy must be intense,¡± Orange, who had been quiet throughout the journey, suddenly spoke.

    ¡°Honestly¡­ Seeing you all struggling like you can¡¯t breathe, I¡¯m tempted to switch from the Breeder ss to the Battle ss.¡±

    ¡°Student Orange, I look forward to the day when you defeat Cynthia,¡± Tobias said with a mischievous grin.

    There was little to be done in response to Tobias¡¯ words, except for some eye-rolling from the others.

    Then, as they continued their journey with asional stops, they encountered different Pok¨¦mon along the way, such as Chingling, Nosepass, Geodude, and even Zubat sleeping in caves. It wasn¡¯t until near nightfall that they found a safe ce to rest for the night. Early the next morning, Terrance, still half-asleep, yawned and decided to freshen up.

    Next was Terrance¡¯s time to feed his Pok¨¦mon. Whether it was Swablu, Misdreavus, or Beautifly, it was a period when their strength could be significantly improved, so nutrition was essential.

    The most challenging to please was the little Misdreavus, who seemed to have a fondness for ¡°feelings of fear.¡± Although this was the most suitable food for Misdreavus and would provide the most significant benefit, it was also a scarce resource¡­ Impossible to guarantee for every meal.

    Terrance put in considerable effort to cater to the picky Misdreavus. He had sought advice from Teacher Teresa about Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s dietary knowledge and finally, after conducting several rounds of tests, Terrance discovered a taste that Misdreavus could ept.

    Even though the nutritional content is quite simr, and other Pok¨¦mon don¡¯t mind it, the rtively tasty food just doesn¡¯t work for Terrance¡¯s Misdreavus.

    ¡°Who knows why you like bitter vors so much,¡± Terrance said helplessly as he watched Misdreavus enjoying its meal.

    With the rising sun, not only Terrance but also the other students started tending to their Pok¨¦mon, preparing to face a new day on their journey.

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 Chapter 88: Powerful energy ahead!

    Chapter 88: Powerful energy ahead!

    The morning sun slowly descended upon every corner of Mt. Cor as Terrance and his group cautiously navigated a treacherous mountain path.

    The maic needle on Terrance¡¯s cuff kept swaying, bringing both joy and unease to him.

    ¡°The maic field is getting stronger¡­¡±

    ¡°Krshhh~~¡±

    Suddenly, a tremor emanated from the distance, causing the pebbles on the ground to tremble slightly and dust to cascade down from the mountain rocks. Terrance looked up, following the direction of the tremor, unsure whether to be pleased or concerned.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡± Faced with this mysterious tremor, everyone halted in their tracks.

    ¡°It sounds like a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s cry,¡± Jinbe observed, frowning as he looked at the swaying branches.

    ¡°It¡¯s Nosepass,¡± Orange said.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s the warning cry of Nosepass,¡± Terrance confirmed.

    ¡°What should we do?¡± Yuko inquired.

    ¡°If we continue forward, we¡¯ll enter Nosepass¡¯ territory¡­it must be their evolution period!!¡± Terrance exined.

    ¡°How fortunate,¡± Terrance chuckled.

    ¡°Evolution period?¡± Tobias scratched his head, unfamiliar with the term Terrance used.

    ¡°Just understand that there are many Nosepass gathered ahead, engaging in battles among themselves to determine the strongest one.¡±

    ¡°This seems to be a special ritual of Mt. Cor¡¯s Nosepass. Thanks to the constantly changing maic field on Mt. Cor, we are able to coincidentally encounter this spectacle.¡±

    ¡°Should we continue forward?¡± Yuko asked.

    ¡°Of course! What¡¯s the goal of our training journey? Isn¡¯t it to challenge and capture powerful Pok¨¦mon?¡± Seiji said.

    ¡°A Nosepass colony?¡± Misanji¡¯s expression showed interest.

    ¡°It looks like you¡¯ve all made a decision,¡± Jinbe noted.

    No one hesitated to face the Nosepass, and they continued on their way. Terrance wasn¡¯t surprised by their choice.

    ¡°The ce with arge congregation of Nosepass¡­ the maic field must be strongest there. If I time it right, these four Nosepass can also evolve together.¡±

    The group picked up the pace, and at the same time, their strides became more steady. After all, the road was treacherous, and there was no room for rxation.

    ¡°Stay vignt,¡± Jinbe reminded.

    At this moment, as they passed through a narrow path nked by mountains, dark shapes loomed overhead, and fragmented rocks tumbled perilously from the mountainsides.

    Red-nosed creatures stood high on mountains on either side, blinking their eyes as they watched the Trainers slowly advancing below.

    ¡°Boom!!!!¡±

    ¡°Boom!!!!¡±

    ¡°Huff huff huff huff~~~~~~~~~~~~¡±

    At this moment, the student¡¯s sense of danger surged to the peak, and they quickly threw out their Pok¨¦ Balls.

    ¡°Infernape, Fire Spin¡ª¡ª¡± Jinbe.

    ¡°Sceptile, Leaf de,¡± Misanji.

    ¡°Toxicroak, Mud Bomb!!¡± Seiji.

    Meanwhile, Yuko¡¯s Luxio, Tobias¡¯s Ambipom, Orange¡¯s Cherrim, and Terrance¡¯s Beautifly all used their moves to defend against the falling rocks from above.

    First, Fire Spin hindered their descent, then Sceptile jumped up and sliced therge rocks into pieces, and finally, Mud Bomb, Thunderbolt, Swift, Magical Leaf, and String Shot were used one after another to fend off the attack. Only then did everyone focus their attention on the culprit, Nosepass.

    ¡°One¡­ two¡­¡±

    Terrance carefully counted, and there were nine Nosepass visible alone. It seemed that this ritual was quite high-level.

    ¡°It¡¯s the Rock Throw move; we should leave this ce,¡± Jinbe suggested.

    ¡°We can climb up from over there. Beautifly, shield everyone,¡± Terrance pointed in a direction.

    To prevent interference from outsiders, Nosepass were very aggressive and their Rock Throw attacks were very concentrated, but thanks to Terrance and others¡¯ Pok¨¦mon, the journey remained perilous but uneventful.

    ¡°Beautifly, let¡¯s go,¡± Terrance said, lowering his head to nce at the rapidly oscitingpass needle.

    Beautifly moved with remarkable agility. Even when faced with shattered rocks, it effortlessly defused the danger by spitting out a strand of silk and flinging them away

    ¡°Don¡¯t engage in battle; our objective isn¡¯t them,¡± Jinbe stated.

    The Nosepass continued to press their attack, but Terrance and the group were not here to merely battle these nine Nosepass. They wanted to witness the spectacle of all the Nosepass engaged in a grand battle to determine the strongest one, and to see their evolution.

    ¡°Let¡¯s find a ce to hide for now,¡± Yuko suggested.

    Pursued by the Nosepass, the group climbed a steep mountain path, leaving everyone panting and exhausted. Terrance stretched his sore shoulders and looked back, and there were no signs of the Nosepass.

    ¡°What¡¯s next? There were just nine Nosepass blocking us, but there might be more¡­¡± Seiji patted his chest and said.

    ¡°Both of you have good stamina,¡± Jinbe remarked; he thought that the two girls might struggle to keep up. However, the girls, although a bit tired, were not physically inferior to the boys.

    ¡°Have you forgotten? This is basic for a Trainer,¡± Yuko replied with a long exhale.

    Orange, on the other hand, simply nodded and started checking if her Cherrim was injured.

    ¡°This is a rare urrence. Whether Nosepass can evolve fully depends on their umted experience. Conservatively, having two or three Nosepass undergoing evolution would be considered good,¡± Terrance exined.

    ¡°If you want to capture Probopass or Nosepass, I suggest waiting until after their ritual is over. Their group behavior is only temporary, and once this maic field dissipates or the ritual concludes, they will leave individually.¡±

    ¡°We understand.¡± In such situations, advice from Breeder ss students was always helpful.

    Orange didn¡¯t offer anyments but nodded in response to Terrance¡¯s words.

    However, deep down, she had already started to acknowledge Terrance¡¯s skills to some extent.

    Quietly, the group slowly retraced their steps, searching for the main gathering ce of the Nosepass.

    Simultaneously, Jinbe had his Staraptor soar into the sky to scout the surroundings.

    As for Terrance, apart from using the maicpass to trace their whereabouts, he had no other method. After all, Nosepass¡¯ bodies contained a strong maic force, and with so many of them gathered together, the intensity of the maic field emitted was unimaginable.

    Moreover, that location must currently be the most concentrated point of special maic field fluctuations in Mt. Cor.

    ¡°Found them.¡± Jinbe, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped and whispered.

    ¡°Wow¡­¡± Terrance¡¯s maicpass hadpletely broke down upon arrival here. The chaotic maic field rendered it useless.

    The intense maic field, which could even be felt in their bodies, made their breathing somewhat difficult. The group¡¯s movements became even more cautious, fearing that they might be detected by the Nosepass.

    Hiding behind rocks in the distance, they cautiously peeked out and could see a multitude ofrge red noses, packed closely together.

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 Chapter 89: Normal intervention

    Chapter 89: Normal intervention

    Terrance and others found themselves in an open space to the south of the rocky area, where dozens, even hundreds of Nosepass stood, staring nkly at each other,municating in an indescribable way.

    For Pokemon, these magical creatures¡­ even though they have mouths, their methods ofmunication are quite peculiar.

    A dense maic force fluctuated over this area, and between some Nosepass, dust and debris began to swirl, creating a sandstorm.

    Watching the dozens of Nosepass gathered together with a solemn atmosphere, the group took a deep breath, feeling a bit impatient.

    For such a long time¡­ the Nosepass had done nothing but stand there foolishly.

    The Crown Academy students kept a distance from the Nosepass, but it was uncertain whether this distance was safe. The Nosepass seemed to be getting restless, and it was unclear how intense it would be if they were to engage in a battle.

    ¡°Pi¡ª¡±

    ¡°Pi¡ª¡±

    About fifteen minutes passed, and it seemed like the Nosepass had reached some kind of understanding. They began to cry out in unison, with faint lightning emanating from their bodies.

    Afterwards, nearly a hundred Nosepass suddenly acted, causing a brief chaos. Lightning shed, rocks tumbled, and the continuous sounds of collisions could be heard, causing the hearts of those present to elerate.

    ¡°It¡¯s starting¡ª¡±

    The group stuck their heads out, watching the intense battle in the distance, wishing they could watch it from up close.

    Soon, more Nosepass joined the fray, and the battleground expanded, pushing many Nosepass farther away.

    ¡°Wait a minute, it looks like¡­ some Nosepass are heading in this direction,¡± Tobias suddenly eximed.

    In the distance, five or six Nosepass with bodies emitting lightning were moving at a fric pace, giving off a chaotic rhythm.

    The movements of these Nosepass were erratic, and some of them were running straight towards Terrance and others.

    ¡°I¡¯ll handle this,¡± Misanji¡¯s eyes sparkled as he watched the Nosepass fight, his eagerness to join in clearly visible on his face.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it dangerous to do that with so many Nosepass around¡­..¡± Yuko expressed concern.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay¡­my Sceptile is the strongest Sceptile in the world,¡± Misanji said calmly, gripping the Pok¨¦ Ball.

    ¡°This kind of battle is perfect for giving it some fighting experience.¡±

    As soon as the words fell, Jinbe shrugged. He had heard this so many times that he was starting to get sick of it.

    ¡°In fact, it doesn¡¯t matter¡­now that the Nosepass have lost their rationality, even if we jump into the fray, they won¡¯t unite to attack us. Of course, in such a chaotic situation, the chances of getting injured will increase.¡±

    Terrance waved his hand.

    Wild Nosepass evolve by relying on waves emitted by special maic fields. When these waves interact with the maic force emitted by their bodies, theybine and emit a mysterious electrical wave that can attract other Nosepass, who are drawn to it subconsciously.

    During thisbining process, Nosepass lose their rationality, and the release of maic force within its body will be extremely chaotic. At this point, whichever Nosepass canplete thebination first will sessfully evolve.

    In the wild, when this particr electromaic wave appears, it often lures many Nosepass to gather to obtain it.

    In the process of absorbing the maic waves, chaos is inevitable, but losing in battle can also interrupt the electrical wavebination of some Nosepass, causing their evolution to fail. So, among dozens of Nosepass, the one that can sessfully evolve and upy the dominant position is often very rare.

    ¡°Is that so?¡±

    Upon hearing Terrance¡¯s words, some of the morebative people among them showed signs of eagerness.

    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve brought Oran Berries for replenishing energy, and I also have some Potions and Paralyze Heal. If things get tough, don¡¯t push yourselves ande back here for treatment.¡±

    ¡°This chaotic situation won¡¯t end quickly,¡± Terrance continued.

    He patted the four other Pok¨¦ Balls at his waist and smiled with anticipation.

    Jinbe, Misanji, Seiji, Tobias, and even Yuko all brought their own Pok¨¦mon to intercept the iing Nosepass and joined the fight.

    This meant that only the two Breeder ss students chose not to get involved.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going?¡± Orange, who rarely speaks, asked.

    ¡°Me? Nah¡­ we still need someone to handle logistics,¡± Terrance replied.

    Besides¡­

    ¡°Is this really okay? Them intervening might disrupt the Nosepass¡¯ natural evolution,¡± Orange looked at Terrance.

    Terrance smiled and said, ¡°Disrupting natural evolution? We haven¡¯t reached that level yet. Trainers like us are also considered one of nature¡¯s uncertainties for these Nosepass.¡±

    ¡°Moreover, these Nosepass are only a small fraction of their poption within Mt. Cor.¡±

    ¡°Otherwise, why do you think they all worked together to drive us outsiders away? First, they deal with external factors, then their own inter-species struggles. Their evolution is also built on the bodies of their own kind. For them, our intervention isn¡¯t idental but a natural inevitability.¡±

    Terrance spoke as the five people who had gone out had already joined the battle. Theymanded their Pok¨¦mon to fight while standing near other Pok¨¦mon to protect themselves.

    ¡°Nonsense,¡± Orange huffed lightly.

    Terrance didn¡¯t exin further.

    ording to his understanding, the path of evolution for wild Pok¨¦mon isplicated, with a variety of special andplex situations. The purpose of evolution is to make itself stronger and show a specific adaptation to certain environmental conditions.

    Wild Pok¨¦mon evolves just to better adapt to the environment.

    But whether this kind of evolution was good or bad for Pok¨¦mon themselves was still unknown.

    Terrance had oncee across an example in a report. In the Kanto region, the mostmon bird Pok¨¦mon, Pidgey and Spearow, were in a perpetual state of rivalry due topetition for food. Spearow would attack Pidgey, Pidgeotto would attack Spearow, and then Fearow would retaliate against Pidgeotto. This cycle continued until a leader-level Pidgeot emerged, providing safety and security to the Pidgey race.

    Pidgey was at a significant disadvantage in thispetitive rtionship, but contrary to expectations, evolution didn¡¯t lead to good results. ording to a researcher¡¯s investigation, the survival chances of Pidgey in thispetition were much higher than those of Pidgeotto.

    Because every Pidgeotto, despite having better hunting conditions and strength, was often targeted by the Spearow race to prevent them from evolving into the leader Pidgeot for the Pidgey race.

    In Terrance¡¯s view, their level of involvement would hardly cause any harm to nature, as there were no natural predators for Nosepass within Mt. Cor. Evolution into Probopass brought them benefits in terms of strength and lifespan, with no significant differences beyond that.

    If one were to consider the truly detrimental behavior, it would be a group of Trainers capturing all the Pidgeotto in a forest¡­. In that case, Pidgey would be eliminated inpetition with Spearow, and the prey species would also disappear. As a result, the entire forest ecosystem would copse into oblivion!

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 Chapter 90: Nosepassâ€™ evolution

    Chapter 90: Nosepass¡¯ evolution

    Terrance understood Orange¡¯s attitude. Breeder ss students know more about the living environment and habits of Pok¨¦mon than Trainers. However, due to their superficial understanding, they often couldn¡¯t analyze andprehend on their own, leading to a series of misunderstandings and mistakes. This was amon issue among rookie Breeders.

    These doubts arising from imperfect understanding needed to be rebuilt into correct viewpoints through continuous learning.

    Trainers capture Pok¨¦mon¡­battle them, and challenge powerful Pok¨¦mon as a custom in this world. Terrance couldn¡¯t definitively judge right from wrong in this matter.

    At least until now, he had mostly seen the side where humans and Pok¨¦mon coexisted peacefully, living in harmony.

    Human efforts to protect the ecosystem were also gradually improving and being regted throughws and policies.

    This reminded Terrence of the phrase that was often featured in Trainer Times: ¡°Humans and Pok¨¦mon¡­ are partners,panions!¡±

    The battle between Nosepass and the students was extremely chaotic. Various moves were released without any pattern, and they couldnd on someone¡¯s head at any moment. At this moment, the cooperation between the Trainer and the Pok¨¦mon is extremely important.

    The five students who had gone out each released two Pok¨¦mon¡ªone to participate in the fight and one to protect themselves.

    Rocks, Lightning, Sandstorm¡ªeveryone had to bring their mental and physical alertness to the highest level at this moment. In this unregted ¡°battle,¡± the students¡¯ reactions andmands were also put to the test.

    Rocks tumbled, only to be sliced into fragments by Misanji¡¯s Sceptile.

    Some Nosepass also used the move ¡°Rock st,¡± which was more difficult to dodge, more powerful, and has a more incredible number of rocks than ordinary Rock Slide or Rock Throw.

    There were also a few Nosepass in the center of the sandstorm, their figures constantly shing in the haze, making it difficult for them to pinpoint their positions.

    Although the Nosepass no longer had coordinated consciousness at this moment, they were numerous, and in the blink of an eye, everyone was forced to battle several Nosepass.

    ¡°Boom!¡±

    A Nosepass was knocked back but it just swayed a bit and immediately stood up, rejoining the battlefield.

    Under the stimtion of the special maic field, the Nosepass were all in their best condition, exhibiting 120% of their strength. They felt no fatigue, no fear, and in their relentless pursuit of the innate desire for evolution, they could be described as insanely driven.

    ¡°Thepetition among Pok¨¦mon in nature¡­ is truly brutal,¡± Terrance stood at a distance, watching the other students passionately engage in battle, each looking extremely excited. He was feeling a little regretful.

    Battles of this scale were rare for Trainers¡ªan opportunity to gain arge amount of battle experience.

    ¡°But there¡¯s no other way¡­¡±

    Once again, he gazed at the chaotic battlefield before focusing on four peculiar Nosepass.

    Compared to the other Nosepass, these four seemed to have retained their rationality. Their movements were orderly, and even more remarkably, when other Nosepass asionally intruded into their area, they exhibited a kind of teamwork, continuously driving away their opponents.

    ¡°Those four Nosepass¡­ are so strange,¡± Orange slowly noticed these four Pokemon who appeared to be different from the other Nosepass.

    During the Nosepass¡¯bination with the special maic field, their condition seemed more stable, unlike the other Nosepass, who were usually irritable. They were calmly capturing and sensing the fluctuations of the maic field.

    ¡°Dong¡ª¡±

    ¡°Dong¡ª¡±

    During the fight, a long time passed. The students had dirt on their faces and clothes, and they all looked a bit exhausted. Such battles were physically and mentally draining for them.

    After long hours ofpetition, on a steep slope, a Nosepass emitted a strange cry, instantly capturing everyone¡¯s attention. Then, under the gaze of all, it began radiating intense white light¡ª

    Evolution has begun!

    As the white light shed, the other Nosepass around it seemed to be stimted in some way, and they all rushed eagerly in its direction with increased agility.

    ¡°First,¡± Terrance began counting. This was the first Nosepass in the group to sessfully capture the maic field fluctuations andplete its perfect evolution.

    Under the electromaic waves emitted from thebination of maic force and field fluctuations, the other Nosepass seemed to have smelled an enticing scent and rushed toward it with full force.

    However, only the first three Nosepass to arrive were epted by the white light, and they too radiated intense white light, beginning the final step of their evolution: fusion. [TN: This evolution of Nosepass is an original setting by the author.]

    At this point, the other Nosepass that had arrivedter seemed to lose their direction and were bewildered, starting another round of the maic force frenzy.

    ¡°Has it evolved? I want to battle it,¡± Seiji, who was closest to this Nosepass, made up his mind in the next moment. He had his Toxicroak break the rocks blocking his path and continued forward.

    The evolution process was brief. The Nosepass that had started it soon transformed from a small stone figure into a Probopass, standing at least over one meter tall.

    Compared to Nosepass, its red nose had berger, the bald area on its head had turned red, and below its nose, there was now a cluster of thick ck whiskers.

    As for the three Nosepass that had joined itter, they clung to Probopass¡¯ body like ornaments, bing its vassals.

    ¡°Dong¡ª¡±

    Havingpleted the evolution, Probopass was in exceptionally high spirits. The other three Mini-Noss also flew up and surrounded Probopass.

    Seeing this scene, Terrance found it quite miraculous.

    Evolution that required four simr Pok¨¦mon!

    For Pok¨¦mon, these incredible creatures, anything was possible indeed.

    Some even called Probopass the most shameless Pok¨¦mon because when battling it, you were essentially facing four opponents. Through the maic force, Probopass could even establish a sensory link with the three Mini-Noss, controlling them in battle, conducting abat style simr to operating Funnels! [Weapon in Gundam series.]

    Next, not only Seiji but also the other Nosepass began to attack, regardless of whether the opposing Pok¨¦mon had already evolved or not.

    The now sane Probopass was clearly angered by these harassers. After emitting an angry cry, it was forced to rejoin the battle.

    ¡­

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?!¡± Yuko looked at the four Nosepass that remained unfazed by her attacks, disying a wless defensive formation. She wore an astonished expression.

    ¡°These four Nosepass still have their rationality!¡± Her Pok¨¦mon attacked, but facing the coordinated effort of the four Nosepass, she felt powerless as she couldn¡¯t break through their defense.

    Yuko¡¯s sudden appearance troubled Terrance, who had been observing the four Nosepass from a distance. Ever since he had confirmed the unusual maic field changes in the area with his mapass, Terrance had released the four Nosepass and infiltrated this ¡°ritual¡± in advance.

    As Pok¨¦mon that had been captured and tamed, these Nosepass had a unique advantage. They wouldn¡¯t fall into the same chaos as wild Pok¨¦mon. To prevent them from getting confused, Terrance had prepared somevender incense in advance, allowing them to remain calm and suppress the restlessness caused by the turbulent maic force in their bodies, thus letting them focus on sensing the fluctuations in the special maic field.

    Seeing Yuko about to challenge the four Nosepass, Terrance revealed a helpless expression. He was about to shout a warning, but in the next moment, one of the four Nosepass¡­..began to emit the white light of evolution, leaving Terrance utterly surprised.

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 Chapter 91: Hunters

    Chapter 91: Hunters

    Nosepass¡­ It¡¯s evolving!

    Terrance was surprised, while Yuko was stunned.

    Watching the Nosepass suddenly evolving in front of her, along with the other three Nosepass that plunged into the white light, she wore a surprised expression.

    ¡°This one¡¯s evolving too?¡±

    ¡°Well, these four Nosepass look quite special. Let me catch this one.¡±

    Yuko clenched her fists, eagerly watching Nosepass evolve. Then, the white light dispersed, revealing Probopass before them.

    Terrance had already walked out and, facing the Nosepass blocking his path, hemanded without hesitation.

    ¡°Beautifly, Electroweb.¡±

    Terrance gave the order to Beautifly.

    ¡°Beaaautifly¡­¡±

    A crackling electric immobilized the Nosepass, and then Terrance walked in Yuko¡¯s direction.

    ¡°Rock Throw?¡±

    Nosepass kept approaching Terrance, but thanks to Beautifly¡¯s String Shot, even heavy stones couldn¡¯t easilynd on him.

    ¡°Silver Wind!¡±

    He kept clearing the obstructing stones. Terrance didn¡¯t choose to go around, instead he had Beautifly blow them all away.

    ¡­

    From Orange¡¯s perspective, Terrance¡¯s actions were those of a seemingly quiet guy who suddenly burst out and, with great determination, cleared away the obstacles in his path, steadily moving towards a certain destination.

    Then¡­ she saw Probopass and Yuko, who were about to battle, interrupted by a burst of red light.

    Red light¡­

    Letting out and recalling Pokemon, the light emitted by Poke Balls.

    ¡°What¡¯s this, you captured it?¡±

    Watching Terrance approach with a Poke Ball in hand, Yuko stopped hermand and asked with some confusion.

    ¡°Of course not, how could I do that so easily? These four Nosepass were originally released by me,¡± Terrance exined.

    ¡°Yours? So, these Nosepass were already captured. No wonder their behavior was so strange,¡± Yuko suddenly realized. ¡°Congrattions, they¡¯ve evolved.¡±

    After recalling Probopass, Terrance felt a sense of relief. There was still some time left in his task of assisting Nosepass in evolving. In the meantime, the newly evolved Probopass could assist him in some special training.

    ¡°Gravity¡­ It should have learned that move by now?¡±

    Nosepasspleted its evolution, so Terrance stepped back. For the remaining period, it was clear that the evolution of the other Nosepass would keep on going.

    They participated in this battle, which was unlike the usual one-on-one or double battles, and many of the students gained profound insights and benefited greatly.

    In the end, out of the dozens of Nosepass present, only three managed to evolve sessfully, aside from those brought by Terrance.

    The peak concentration of the special maic field was only temporary. Next, theplex environment of Mt. Cor would cause the maic field to reappear elsewhere. As for where it would appear, there was no discernible pattern to follow.

    After the battle, their Pokemon were greatly exhausted. Terrance and Orange, as Breeder ss students, took on the responsibility of tending to their Pokemon¡¯s injuries and providing them with suitable food to replenish their energy.

    This battle could be described as ¡°high-intensitybat.¡± There was no rest, and Trainers couldn¡¯t afford a moment of leisure. They were fully immersed in the battle from start to finish, and such battles were excellent for honing a Trainer¡¯s willpower.

    ¡°That was so exhrating,¡± Tobias sat on the ground, watching the scattered Nosepass in the distance and sighing, ¡°If it were one-on-one battles, they wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against me, but when their numbers increase, they be a bit challenging.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s such a pity¡­¡± Yuko sighed, still feeling discouraged that she couldn¡¯t capture a Probopass.

    ¡°Those three Mini-Nose were too cunning, they blocked the path with a pile of rocks while I wasn¡¯t paying attention and then ran away.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve no interest in them. I have got Sceptile, and that¡¯s enough,¡± Misanji replied.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    A cold wind blew.

    On another road of Mt. Cor.

    Severalrge trucks rolled heavily over the ground, moving forward without interruption.

    Inside the truck, it resembled more of a meeting room.

    A middle-aged man in a ck leather jacket, with a somewhat stern expression on his face, propped his head up with his hand as he coldly scanned the man sitting across from him at the round table.

    ¡°Why did you call me along and go to a ce like this? That thing should exist elsewhere too.¡±

    ¡°You know¡­ I hate snow the most. Just seeing snow makes me want to melt it all.¡±

    Across from him, a gray-haired man cleared his throat. ¡°I¡¯ve been spotted. The other locations have already been put under surveince. There¡¯s only one left¡­ the one that was discovered by ident.¡±

    ¡°This is thest step. If we seed, we can wrap things up.¡±

    ¡°I promise you will never be short of money, and whether you will need to take action or not is still unknown. I hope everything goes smoothly.¡±

    ¡°So boring. I¡¯m tired of doing illegal things. After this is over, I¡¯ll take the money you promised and quit all future operations.¡± said the man in the ck leather jacket.

    ¡°As you wish,¡± the gray-haired man replied.

    The man in ck jacket stood up, climbed thedder inside the truck. Looking at the snow-white scenery in front of him, he let out a bored sigh.

    ¡°It¡¯s the scent of those hunters again.¡±

    There were a total of four trucks, and in the frontmost truck, a man who looked like a researcher operated aputer. A blue, special light orb continuously blinked, asionally apanied by beeping sounds.

    ¡°Target response is strong¡­¡­¡±

    ¡°Located in a deste area¡­¡­¡±

    ¡°No signs of human presence¡­¡­¡±

    A series of information was transmitted to the gray-haired man, but he only nced at them casually, ignoring these useless detections.

    If the observation was useful, they wouldn¡¯t have been pursued all the way here.

    ¡°Ry to Team Two, be cautious of the surroundings. If there¡¯s even the slightest disturbance, raise the alert level immediately.¡±

    ¡­

    On the other side, the group heading towards North Lake, after the ¡°Nosepass evolution incident,¡± continued to advance towards their destination.

    As they moved forward, they soon encountered new Pok¨¦mon. In Mt. Cor, there was nock of Pok¨¦mon.

    Among them were Pok¨¦mon with outstanding strength, like the Medicham that now stood before them. Even the two students of the Graduation ss would find it challenging in a one-on-one battle.

    Medicham is a dual-type Pok¨¦mon, both Fighting and Psychic, known for its rigorous yoga training in the snowy mountains. It can suppress opponents like a storm with its fighting techniques. As long as it is focused and concentrated, it has the power to predict its opponent¡¯s movements in advance. It fights in a graceful manner, like dancing.

    The first Pok¨¦mon sent out by Jinbe was immediately pushed back.

    However, the battle didn¡¯tst long. It was clear that this Medicham had no intention of engaging inbat. After a few rounds of fighting, it immediately left the area.

    And so, as they encountered and battled different Pok¨¦mon along the way, they drew closer and closer to North Lake.

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 Chapter 92: Three types of evolutions

    Chapter 92: Three types of evolutions

    Snowpoint City.

    ¡°Mr. Looker¡­ the road has been blocked. What¡¯s our next move?¡± A green-haired policewoman in uniform asked the man in a brown coat.

    ¡°The road is blocked? Then this time, we absolutely cannot let them escape again.¡±

    ¡°Do we need to call for additional support?¡± the policewoman inquired.

    ¡°Not for now. We don¡¯t want to tip them off, and we also have to keep officers stationed in other areas. We still don¡¯t know how many ns they have.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Looker¡­¡­there¡¯s one more thing. That Trainer has also tracked them here,¡± the policewoman hesitated for a moment before speaking, ¡°Should we restrict her movements? Involving an ordinary Trainer might be dangerous.¡±

    Looker nodded. When it came to those hunters, they would stop at nothing when facing enemies. Ordinary Trainer rules couldn¡¯t be applied when dealing with them.

    ¡°Don¡¯t alert anyone. On the surface, our forces are still scattered in three other locations. Their target is on Mt. Cor, and they also fear our intervention.¡±

    ¡°Officer Jenny, I¡¯ll go in for reconnaissance alone. We¡¯ll stay in contact, and please inform the local Gym Trainers to cooperate.¡±

    ¡°The resources on Mt. Cor should be under the control of that academy. Please contact the Crown Academy¡¯s officials and provide them with a detailed report of the situation.¡±

    ¡°Next, we¡¯ll proceed ording to our n¡­ I will give the orders!¡±

    ¡°I understand.¡± Officer Jenny¡¯s beautiful eyes radiated a touch of heroism as she saluted crisply.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Snowpoint City Police Station.

    Officer Jenny looked at the Trainer who insisted on taking part and showed a helpless expression.

    ¡°We¡¯ve already sent someone to investigate on our end, and there¡¯s nothing unusual. Please rest assured. If we do encounter any problem, please trust that the Snowpoint City police will do everything in our power to stop it!¡±

    ¡°Thank you for your assurance.¡±

    Cynthia frowned, clearly dissatisfied with Officer Jenny¡¯s evasive attitude.

    She didn¡¯t feel any reassured because of what the other party said

    Based on the information gleaned from the stronghold she destroyed, every detail pointed to the fact that their target this time is on Mt. Cor.

    However, as an ordinary Trainer, getting involved in a police investigation would be challenging. She also understood that they wouldn¡¯t let a teenage girl get involved in any dangerous situation.

    ¡°Of course, if it¡¯s convenient, please stay and help us gather relevant information to assist in our investigation¡­¡±

    Cynthia nodded in a seemingly absent-minded manner, but in her mind, she was still acutely aware that these were just polite words meant to keep her from running around.

    ¡°May I make a call to the Celestic Town¡¯s Historical Research Center?¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Mt. Cor.

    ¡°It¡¯s quite far¡­speed up, I can¡¯t wait to battle. I¡¯m getting fired up!¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry, the leader of the Gyarados won¡¯t be easy to deal with. We need to prepare some tactics first,¡± Jinbe advised.

    ¡°We¡¯ll receive credits if we defeat the Gyarados, right?¡± Yuko asked. [TN: Author has used token in raws here which i am not sure if it¡¯s a mistake or tokens are some kind of reward. I will use credits for now and change itter if I made a mistake.]

    ¡°That¡¯s right, once we gain the recognition of the Gyarados, we can take the Water Stone from here. Although we¡¯ll have to return it to the academy afterward¡­¡± Jinbe exined.

    ¡°Can you guys tell me what¡¯s the rtionship between the Gyarados of North Lake and the academy? Is that ce owned by the academy?¡± Tobias asked curiously.

    ¡°I don¡¯t think so¡­.¡± Seiji hesitated. ¡°There¡¯s precedent. As long as you can earn their recognition, you canpletely tame them.¡±

    ¡°But they all live in groups, so it would be very difficult to get one of them to acknowledge you,¡± he added.

    ¡°They are indeed wild Pok¨¦mon, but don¡¯t underestimate them, especially the leader of those Gyarados. I believe it has the strength to rank quite high even in the Tower of Despair,¡± Jinbe said. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s fighting on its home turf with a significant number ofpanions by its side.¡±

    ¡°Tower of Despair?! Then, roughly, what level could this Gyarados reach?¡± Tobias asked in amazement.

    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say, but I estimate it would be beyond the 20th level,¡± Jinbe replied.

    ¡°20 levels? Is this still a wild Pok¨¦mon? That¡¯s unbelievable!¡± Yuko eximed. For Intermediate ss¡¯ students, even passing the first level would be a big challenge.

    ¡°Don¡¯t forget, this is Mt. Cor, and the wild Pok¨¦mon here are known to have the highest standards in Sinnoh.¡±

    ¡°Besides, it¡¯s not a one-on-one battle. We have a whole team.¡± Jinbeughed, ¡°But I heard that the evolution method of that Gyarados leader is quite unique¡­¡±

    ¡°Unique?¡± Tobias and Yuko were clearly very interested.

    ¡°Yes, but let the two from the Breeder ss exin such specialized academic matters,¡± Jinbe diverted the topic.

    Terrance was walkingzily along the road, somewhat absent-minded. He wasn¡¯t particrly interested in challenging North Lake. Now that Nosepass has evolved, he has achieved his goal.

    Seeing everyone¡¯s attention on him and Orange, and Orange¡¯s expression indicating reluctance to speak up, Terrance reluctantly exined, ¡°The mostmon methods of evolution for Pok¨¦mon fall into three categories.¡±

    ¡°One is the familiar normal evolution, which urs through battles, by absorbing nutrition from food, and natural growth following thews of nature.¡±

    ¡°The second is forced evolution, which results from external factors or unstable elements within the body. The use of an evolutionary stone falls under this category.¡±

    ¡°The third ispetitive evolution, a more challenging method of evolution based on normal evolution. It¡¯s quitemon in the natural world but rarely happens to Pok¨¦mon possessed by Trainers. The Nosepass we encountered earlier, for example, underwent a simpler form ofpetitive evolution, something betweenpetitive and normal evolution.¡±

    ¡°That Gyarados leader probably evolved throughpetitive evolution¡­ Pok¨¦mon that evolve this way tend to be much stronger than those that evolve normally.¡±

    ¡°For Pok¨¦mon like Magikarp, which can survive as long as there is water and are known as Pok¨¦mon that exist wherever there is water, they have arge poption base. So,petitive evolution is much harder for thempared to other Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°However, Gyarados mostmonly undergoes forced evolution due to external forces or its own anger. Normal evolution of Magikarp mainly urs in Magikarp that Trainers have captured. Through nourishment and umting experience, evolution naturally and slowly takes ce.¡±

    ¡°Competitive evolution, on the other hand, is only possible for those Magikarp brave enough to venture into the tumultuous seas, daring to challenge the enormous waves and survive in the harsh natural environment.¡±

    ¡°And, these three evolution methods are not mutually exclusive¡­¡±

    Terrance paused, growing puzzled. While the concept ofpetitive evolution made sense and exined Gyarados¡¯s strength, he wondered how a mereke could nurture thepetitive environment necessary to produce such a powerful Gyarados.

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 Chapter 93: Trainers who have nothing better to do!

    Chapter 93: Trainers who have nothing better to do!

    North Lake.

    Theke surface resembled a shining curtain of light, gazing alongside the clouds in the sky at the continuous Mt. Cor.

    ¡°Ssh, Ssh, Ssh¡­¡±

    ¡°Ssh, Ssh, Ssh¡­¡±

    A group of Magikarp tumbled in theke, creating waves.

    After a long hike, Terrance and his team finally arrived at the outskirts of North Lake.

    Yuko raised her head and, upon seeing the sudden emergence of Gyarados from theke, took a step back in fright, apanied by a startled exmation.

    ¡°What in the world¡­¡±

    This Gyarados looked quite different from the others, appearing even more ferocious. Above its forehead, there was a sinister scar, and it¡¯s blue scales were much deeper in color than usual.

    As Terrance and others arrived, this menacing Gyarados emerged without any greeting. The deep blue horns on its head reflected the sunlight, emitting an aura of ¡°strangers not wee.¡±

    Following the appearance of this Gyarados, the Magikarp scattered in theke, and then dark figures moved beneath the water¡¯s surface. With a ¡°plunk,¡± terrifying faces surfaced as if to intimidate the group.

    ¡°Over a dozen¡­ for a singleke, that¡¯s quite astonishing,¡± Terrance remarked.

    ¡°This might not even be all of them,¡± Jinbe added.

    Gyarados, along with a few other specific species, were among the most disliked Pok¨¦mon by Trainers. Firstly, they had a strong territorial instinct, and anyone or any Pok¨¦mon intruding upon their territory would face an attack. Furthermore, some Gyarados, due to their evolution out of anger, became highly irrational and would senselessly attack humans and other Pok¨¦mon, even when unprovoked.

    Due to their unlikable nature, evolved Gyarados often refused to obey their trainers, making them infamous as the most rebellious Pok¨¦mon among Trainers.

    ¡°Roar!¡±

    ¡°Roar!¡±

    Standing at the edge of theke, Terrance looked at the Gyarados in theke, which was strutting around like a hegemon, and gradually felt a trace of yearning in his heart.

    ¡°Chirp!¡±

    Swablu perched on Terrance¡¯s head, happily chirping.

    It has sensed the ¡°aura¡± of Gyarados and yearned for this kind of power.

    Terrance gently lifted Swablu off his head. ¡°I¡¯ve told you, you¡¯ll be strong one day.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    The group gazed solemnly at the Gyarados. Compared to therger number of Nosepass, although there were fewer Gyarados, their mere presence exuded an oppressive aura.

    In the wild, encountering a group of Gyarados like this and trying to face them head-on would undoubtedly be suicidal.

    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡­¡±

    The wind around them grew stronger, asionally lifting nearby weeds and water droplets. The murky tornado scattered in all directions, as if it wanted to pulverize everyone on the shore.

    At this moment, the group had no choice but to send out their Pok¨¦mon to face the threat.

    The Gyarados were too ¡°enthusiastic¡± and ¡°proactive,¡± making this tornado seem like a delightful gift from them.

    Slowly ripples appeared on theke¡¯s surface, and the waves became even more tumultuous. What frustrated them was that raindrops began to fall from the sky.

    ¡°Infernape, can you clear the sky?¡± Jinbe released Infernape and gave themand, but it was evident that Infernape exerted all its strength and still couldn¡¯t dispel the rainy weather.

    The rain continued to pour.

    ¡°Come back, Infernape,¡± Jinbe said resignedly.

    ¡°Then let¡¯s go with the n we discussed earlier.¡±

    Faced with over a dozen Gyarados, the students had a lineup of fourteen Pok¨¦mon.

    Jinbe¡¯s Ampharos, Carnivine. Misanji¡¯s Sceptile, lie. Seiji¡¯s Toxicroak, Maon. Tobias¡¯s Weavile, Floatzel. Yuko¡¯s Luxio, Budew. Orange¡¯s Cherrim, Gastrodon. And then there was the unfortunate Terrance¡­ Swablu and the borrowed Probopass to make up the numbers.

    Among this group of people, Terrance¡¯s team was the most iplete. Faced with this situation, he even had to bring out someone else¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, Probopass, to assist him.

    Whether it was Beautifly, Swablu, or Misdreavus, none of them were suitable for this battle.

    Fortunately, Terrance was a Breeder ss student, and he received everyone¡¯s understanding. However, Terrance also realized his shorings. The renowned Pok¨¦mon Professor Samuel Oak once said, ¡°The trainer¡¯s foundation is in capturing Pokemon!¡±

    Although Terrance appreciated the eliteposition of the team, he couldn¡¯t help but feel that it was a bit too ¡°elite¡± at the moment. It had been condensed to the point where there wasn¡¯t a single standout Pokemon worthy of being a trump card.

    ¡°Terrance, ah, Terrance, don¡¯t be in a hurry¡­. Once Swablu and Misdreavus evolve, everything will get better.¡±

    In the battle against the Gyarados, the students chose Water-type, Grass-type, and Electric-type Pok¨¦mon as their main forces.

    Before that, Jinbe of the Graduation ss exined the experience of ¡°Double Battles.¡± Double Battles were battles derived from one-on-one battles, where trainers simultaneouslymanded two Pok¨¦mon inbat, testing the Trainer¡¯s skill at a higher level. It required constant attention to both the big picture and the details.

    In an effort to block the approaching tornado, the students¡¯ Pokemon unleashed their various moves as if they required no energy, creating a dazzling disy of colorful moves intertwining with each other¡­

    It looked quite beautiful.

    However, they had no time to appreciate the spectacle. Roars echoed, and powerful Hydro Pump were fired with tremendous force. They dared not underestimate the threat and quickly responded to fend off the attacks.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°It seems my intuition was correct.¡±

    ¡°So, should I call you by your code name¡­ or should I call you Mr. Grey Feather?¡±

    On a distant mountaintop, a man in ck jacket examined the binocrs and casually handed them to his subordinate.

    ¡°It should be a group of ¡®over-energetic¡¯ Trainers, nothing to worry about.¡±

    The gray-haired man¡¯s lips curled with a hint of mockery, ¡°They¡¯re students from that academy, aren¡¯t they? Just a bunch of kids with nothing better to do.¡±

    ¡°They¡¯re just a group of wealthy young masters and princesses with nowhere to spend their money. They learn some knowledge in their ivory tower, talk about skills, and asionally engage in some prearranged ¡®battles¡¯ to validate their worth, all while harboring unrealistic dreams.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t itughable? Haha¡­ Haha¡­ Hahaha¡­¡±

    ¡°Mr. Grey Feather, you have a lot of resentment.¡± The man in ck jacket smiled. ¡°But I¡¯m not interested in your past. What do you want to do with these kids? They¡¯ve already be a hindrance to us.¡±

    ¡°Of course, we¡¯ll take direct control! Time is running out. Once we have what we need, we¡¯ll leave immediately. And with them weakening the Gyarados, we¡¯ll save ourselves some effort,¡± the gray-haired man said.

    ¡°Prepare to activate ¡®Raikou.¡¯ Instruct the third squad to get ready for battle, and the fourth squad to execute n A.¡±

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 Chapter 94: The Formidable Gyarados

    Chapter 94: The Formidable Gyarados

    7 people vs Gyarados, the key is in teamwork and coordination.

    After one round of battle, it became evident that North Lake¡¯s Gyarados were much better than them.

    BOOM! The dull collision of the moves made the group of people look troubled. Their carefully designed strategy, which used the electrical conductivity of Water-type moves to drain the Gyarados¡¯s stamina, was unexpectedly countered by the leader of Gyarados in the same way.

    The rainy skywas filled with drifting dark clouds, and asional sparks of lightning crackled in the gloomy sky, followed by a stunning thunderbolt striking down.

    Thunder?!!

    Faced with the retaliation of the Gyarados¡¯ leader, everyone quickly ordered their Electric Type Pok¨¦mon to block it while instructing their Water Type Pok¨¦mon to take cover.

    ¡°I¡¯ve long been saying that this Gyarados is quite powerful,¡± Jinbe remarked.

    ¡°Furthermore, all the other Gyarados use their moves in coordination with it, so we can¡¯t disrupt their coordination.¡±

    Jinbe, Misanji, Yuko, and Orange exchanged nces, thenmanded their Grass Type Pok¨¦mon to use moves like Leech Seed to wear down the Gyarados.

    ¡°It looks like obtaining the Water Stone will be quite challenging,¡± Terrance shook his head and heaved a deep sigh, watching Swablu dodging the Dragon Rage¡­ and Probopass using Iron Defense and its body and rocks to block the lightning.

    Facing Swablu fluttering in the rain, Terrance spoke up, ¡°Doing alright?¡±

    Swablu, feeling frustrated, merely nodded and unleashed a Dragon Pulse, which was quickly obliterated by two Hydro Pumps.

    A dozen or so ordinary Gyarados protected the powerful leader in the middle. However, it was this Gyarados leader in the middle whose every attack put tremendous pressure on Terrance and the others.

    ¡°Let¡¯s change the approach. I¡¯ll distract the strongest one, and you guys quickly deal with the others,¡± Misanji said.

    ¡°How do we do that? Why not leave it to me?¡± Jinbe asked.

    ¡°I can handle it!¡± Misanji replied without further exnation.

    He didn¡¯t give any time for Jinbe to think about it. When ites to coordination, the Gyarados clearly had more experience, moreover this was their home turf. The student¡¯s Pok¨¦mon couldn¡¯t even set foot in theke water.

    Facing Electric Type moves, the Gyarados handled them with ease, skillfully blocking the attacks using Surf and Ice Beam, leaving the onlookers stunned.

    ¡°Then let¡¯s freeze the entireke surface. lie, use Blizzard.¡±

    Misanji opted to turn theke into a walkable surface, but unfortunately, halfway through the process, both theyer of ice and the move was shattered by the Gyarados¡¯ counterattack.

    Anticipating this oue, Misanji retrieved lie expressionlessly and released Swellow this time.

    ¡°Swellow, take Sceptile and fly up,¡± themand was given, causing even Terrance to raise an eyebrow.

    Looks like an aerial battle is in store.

    Leaving aside the stormy weather, the crucial point was Sceptile¡¯s weight, which was at least more than twice that of Swellow¡¯s¡­ However, Terrance soon realized he was mistaken. Misanji had no intention of letting Sceptile ride it. Instead, Swellow gripped Sceptile tightly with its talons and soared into the sky. Their coordination appeared remarkably in sync, indicating they had practiced this extensively.

    Once in the air, Swellow became the target of the Gyarados.

    However, the others weren¡¯t going to stand idly by as they were attacked. Looking at several Gyarados preparing to take flight, Terrance gave amand, ¡°Gravity!¡±

    Then, a one-sided gravity field imposed on the Gyarados, slowing down their ascent, then various moves interrupted their takeoff.

    While facing the Gyarados¡¯ attacks from below, Swellow¡¯s flight fortunately remained unaffected by the rainy weather, its movements remaining agile.

    ¡°Everyone, attack,¡± Jinbe shouted.

    The others rallied and found their respective targets.

    However, at this moment¡­..Terrance hesitated, feeling somewhat taken aback.

    A warning from Misdreavus!

    There were many outsiders approaching.

    ¡°Why would there be people in a ce like this?¡± Terrance was perplexed, but he couldn¡¯t dwell on it for long as the battle was heating up and couldn¡¯t be interrupted.

    Raindrops sshed on his face, and Terrance could only instruct Misdreavus to hide itself for now.

    Watching Swablu and Probopass dying the Gyarados, Terrance couldn¡¯t afford to be distracted. Simrly, he also couldn¡¯t ignore the outsiders mentioned by Misdreavus.

    A few months ago, Terrance would never have such a mindset. Even Misdreavus would have ¡°obediently¡± followed the rules of Pok¨¦mon and stayedfortably inside its Pok¨¦ Ball.

    However, after meeting Mr. Looker, he had picked up some useful travel tips. Terrance realized that these tips made sense, so he started using them one by one.

    Misdreavus used its inherent Ghost Type talent to stay hidden throughout, remaining close to him and monitoring the surroundings.

    ¡°They¡¯re probably just passing through,¡± Terrance thought.

    Being interrupted while in the middle of a task due to external factors is the most frustrating thing¡­ Especially since little Misdreavus¡¯ monitoring range isn¡¯t very wide; it only has an advantage in height. The approaching people must have almost been attracted by the noise.

    Feeling helpless, Terrance had no choice but to shout loudly, ¡°It seems like a lot of people areing.¡±

    But the six students only briefly hesitated, not dwelling on it. How could they afford to be distracted in the midst of battle?

    Focusing on the battle was a fundamental rule of trainers, even Breeder ss student like Orange understood that. Therefore, they didn¡¯t pay much attention and remained fully engaged in the battle.

    Terrance understood this too, but he couldn¡¯t forget Mr. Looker¡¯s words. In the wilderness, one must always be alert to their surroundings, a lesson that had been etched into the hearts of every Trainer from decades ago.

    Leech Seed, Thunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Dragon Rage¡­ the battlefield was filled with various different moves. Sceptile, held by Swellow, leaped down from above towards Gyarados¡¯ leader.

    Facing the Leaf de move executed with the assistance of gravitational momentum, Gyarados showed no signs of backing down and responded fiercely with an Aqua Tail.

    Bang!!

    Surprisingly, their strength was evenly matched

    However, this scene left everyone quite anxious because Sceptile had lost its footing, which could be dangerous in such a situation¡­ But judging from Misanji¡¯s expression, there didn¡¯t seem to be any worry. Suddenly, the yellow spheres on Sceptile¡¯s back lit up, and it instantly conjured a storm resembling a tornado. With the power of the storm, Sceptile leaped gracefully back into the air.

    Leaf Storm!

    This enraged the Gyarados¡¯ leaderpletely, and it roared fiercely toward the sky, unleashing a Hyper Beam.

    They had never seen such audacious Gyarados before. It fired the Hyper Beam as if it were an ordinary move, appearing effortless. However, this only made the group take it more seriously. A Gyarados that could earn admiration from many students surely couldn¡¯t be underestimated.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    On the other side, little Misdreavus flew in the direction where it had seen the figures earlier.

    Its crimson pupils gazed at the suspicious group, and it had a bad premonition. It wasn¡¯t until an oddly-shaped armored vehicle emerged from a remote corner and several individuals simultaneously released Pok¨¦mon that resembled spiders with purple-eyes and horned heads, that little Misdreavus finally sensed their malicious intent.

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 Chapter 95: Unexpected Turn of Events

    Chapter 95: Unexpected Turn of Events

    In North Lake, fighting intent permeated the air. Due to the weather, the students looked a bit disheveled, but it didn¡¯t hinder their focus.

    Inside theke, Gyarados were waiting to unleash their move, while Misanji, gasping for breath,manded his Sceptile to engage with the leader of the Gyarados in the air. The remaining people were also busy stopping the other Gyarados from interfering.

    However, there was a bit of an issue on Terrance¡¯s side. His eyes suddenly plunged into darkness, and his mind became a chaotic mess.

    ¡°It¡¯s Misdreavus¡¯ illusion¡­¡± Terrance thought, realizing that Misdreavus was trying to convey a message to him.

    In the darkness, fragments of images yed one after another: a group of people in special attire, slow-moving ¡°armored vehicles,¡± and the released Ariados. It all made Terrance extremely alert.

    ¡°There¡¯s something wrong¡­¡± Terrance vigorously shook his head to snap out of it. He was ready to alert the others even if it meant interrupting the battle. However, at that moment, a thunderous noise erupted, leaving him disoriented.

    ¡°What in the world¡­¡± Terrance instinctively covered his ears.

    It was a colossal ¡°machine,¡± forck of a better word. Including Terrance, all the Pok¨¦mon and students¡¯ eyes were attracted to it.

    ¡°This is¡­Raikou?!¡± Terrance was taken aback. The golden fur, powerful limbs, sharp fangs, and a ck steel headgear on its forehead. The headgear covered its forehead, nose and mouth, with an X-shaped beard below. It even had a light blue, lightning shaped tail with a spark-shaped tip. The white mane on its face and the thundercloud-like cloak on its back symbolized clouds and cumulonimbus clouds. Underneath this Raikou¡¯s feet, arcs of lightning were shimmering.

    ¡°Johto Region¡¯s Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡­ No, it¡¯s fake!¡± With just a brief nce, Terrance discerned that this was an artificial ¡°Pokemon Machine.¡±

    This ¡°machine¡± was currently emitting massive electrical currents, and dark purple thunderclouds crackled with electricity, creating a sparkling disy akin to hundreds of twinkling stars, forming crackling lightning bolts.

    ¡°Rechargingplete¡­ Target: Gyarados in theke.¡±

    In the blink of an eye, this Raikou released another deafening thunderbolt, crushing the ¡°ice crystal shield¡± created by Gyarados, causing the entireke to resemble a sea of lightning, shimmering with golden serpentine electricity.

    ¡°Roar!¡±

    ¡°Roar!!!!¡±

    Angry and powerless cries were mixed with pain. Meanwhile, the students who were frightened by this series of ¡°events¡± heard several ¡°whoosh¡± sounds, and they lost bnce, falling to the ground.

    ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Seiji shouted in confusion, bewildered by the sudden turn of events.

    ¡°It¡¯s the String Shot!¡± Orange pulled frantically at the silk threads wrapped around her feet.

    Terrance was also ensnared by String Shot, but since he was already warned, he quickly managed to calm down and signaled Misdreavus to continue hiding. Then, he looked toward their Pok¨¦mon.

    Whether the Gyarados in theke or the Pok¨¦mon battling on the ground and in the air, they were all struck by the lightning bolts from all directions. The high-powered lightning bolts caused them to lose consciousness, except for a few Electric Type and Grass Type Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Sceptile!¡±

    Misanji shouted, and Sceptile leaped out of the water with numerous injuries. The other people reached for their remaining Pok¨¦ Balls, but the silk threads grew denser, leaving them no chance to resist. Each person was tightly wrapped up like a giant dumpling.

    ¡°Swablu¡­¡± Terrance clenched his fist as he watched Swablu being knocked down by a lightning bolt. He turned around, his body wriggling, finally getting a clear view of the identity of the attackers.

    Faced with the students and the Pok¨¦mon that still had some energy left, several Ariados and Drapion started the cleanup operation. A few individuals who appeared to be squad leaders directed others, using special ¡°tool guns¡± they held to aim at both the fallen and standing Pok¨¦mon.

    Then, they turned their attention towards Terrance and his group.

    ¡°Who are you people? Release us now, you ba*tards!¡± Tobias yelled fiercely, struggling and cursing at them.

    It wasn¡¯t just him; other people, when faced with this situation, also couldn¡¯t remain calm. Their bodies were being restrained, and their Pok¨¦mon were restricted by the opponent¡¯s ¡°ck technology¡±. At this point, they were nothing more than prey, ready to be ughtered at any moment.

    ¡°Shut up!¡±

    On the armored vehicle, a gray-haired man cursed and shouted, then gave the students a cold stare.

    ¡°If you want to live, you¡¯d better stay quiet!¡±

    ¡°Take away their Pok¨¦mon first.¡±

    ¡°Yes, sir!¡±

    ¡°Powerful Pok¨¦mon? They¡¯re nothing but weaklings. In the face of technology, even the strongest Pok¨¦mon are helpless.¡±

    ¡°It only took three days of electricity to deal with these troublesome guys. Haha¡­ how ridiculous.¡± The gray-haired man shook his head in contempt, looking down at the Gyaradoses that had fallen into theke.

    Gyarados, known for their strength in the data, weren¡¯t able to withstand a single blow from the fully charged ¡°Raikou.¡±

    ¡°Trainers should have been eliminated long ago.¡±

    Terrance was flipped over by a young man, who then took out the remaining Pok¨¦ Balls. Terrance felt a tingling sensation on his scalp and his heart raced.

    ¡°Calm down! I must stay calm!¡±

    ¡°Poacher?¡± a raspy and low voice spoke out. Terrance looked up at the young man who had taken his Pok¨¦ Balls.

    The man¡¯s expression was indifferent, and he seemed unconcerned with Terrance¡¯s question, only focused on his task. He didn¡¯t take Terrance seriously, who was just a young brat around ten years old.

    The seven students, including the girls, were rudely kicked to the side, treated like disposable trash. Jinbe, Misanji, Seiji, Tobias, and even Orange and Yuko felt extremely frustrated at this moment. With their Pok¨¦mon confiscated and unable to muster any physical resistance, the feeling of being shackled nearly drove them to the point of breakdown.

    ¡°We can¡¯t give up; we have to find a way,¡± Jinbe¡¯s deep eyes reflected a sense of urgency.

    ¡°Pok¨¦dex¡­ it¡¯s still here.¡± Jinbe sighed with relief as he looked at the miniature camera connected to his Pok¨¦dex. ¡°If the academy realizes what¡¯s happening here, they will definitelye to our rescue.¡±

    He wanted to share this information with everyone, but there were still guards watching over them, making it difficult for him to speak out. After all, he couldn¡¯t be sure if the academy was currently monitoring them.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­¡± Terrance muttered softly, as if speaking to himself, and it was unclear if he was addressing anyone in particr. The six people, as well as those keeping watch over them, all turned their attention toward Terrance, but they only saw him looking rather silly, as if he were talking to thin air.

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 Chapter 96: Source Stone

    Chapter 96: Source Stone

    Dozens of poachers were gathered at the North Lake of Mt. Cor in the extreme north. Following their leader¡¯s orders, they eagerly began to dig for the hidden treasures deep beneath theke¡¯s surface.

    The leader of this poacher gang, under the watchful gaze of countless reverent eyes, slowly approached the edge of North Lake.

    Meanwhile.

    Mr. ¡°Looker¡± was hiding in a discreet location wearing a specially designed outfit. The color of his clothes allowed him to blend seamlessly into the background.

    However, Looker¡¯s current condition was not great. Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead as he regretted his recent actions.

    From the vantage point overlooking this area, he could see a shadow and a deep red Pok¨¦mon resembling a crocodile, making Looker reluctant to make any sudden moves.

    ¡°The opponent is a reconnaissance expert.¡±

    Thinking to himself, Looker recognized the silhouette of the opposing Pok¨¦mon, very much like a Krookodile, a Pok¨¦mon native to the Unova Region. It was known for its binocr-like eyes that could erge distant objects freely, making it one of the few suitable Pok¨¦mon for reconnaissance.

    Looker pressed himself against a rock, trying not to make any sudden movements. With so many opponents present, now was not the time for a direct confrontation. Following a prearranged signal, he sent a text message to Officer Jenny¡¯s side.

    Under the stirring of a giant machine, theke water churned constantly. Several elite researchers were controllingputers to continuously detect the situation within theke water.

    Looker silently furrowed his brows. The power of this poaching organization had grown to such a level, which was truly unexpected for him. Whether it was theposition of personnel, the capabilities of the research staff, or the scale that a team should possess, everything was well-organized under their management.

    ¡°No wonder they are closely monitored. Their presence has disrupted the bnce in the Sinnoh region and they have grown into one of the top poaching organizations in this area.¡±

    ¡°We mustn¡¯t underestimate them¡­¡± Looker¡¯s eyes shed with determination.

    The poaching organization led by a Sinnoh native named Grey Feather has grown to a considerable scale in just a few decades. Through exchanging favors with various forces and developing technology, they have grown to a substantial size. Every one of their criminal endeavors has a significant and detrimental impact.

    Their recent actions have already elicited strong resistance from multiple sources.

    They began by excavating the Fire Stone vein at ¡°Stark Mountain¡± and stole the most critical Fire Source Stone. It led to volcanic unrest and nearly caused a disaster.

    After that, they headed to Amp ins, taking the Thunder Source Stone from the Thunder Stone vein, severely affecting the stable maic field in the ins and causing serious illness in many Electric-type Pok¨¦mon.

    Upon the Sinnoh League¡¯s discovery of their activities, they immediately traced their tracks and deduced that the poacher gang¡¯s next target might be the ¡°Water Source Stone.¡± Consequently, they dispatched a significant portion of their forces to ambush them at the three majorkes!

    Although many forces were aware of the publicly known Water Stone veins, there was another location¡ªNorth Lake within Mt. Cor¡ªthat also held Water Stone veins. However, North Lake was the property of Crown Academy, and because this long-established power seldom made public appearances, very few were aware of it.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Grey Feather waved his hand, speaking louder, ¡°We¡¯ve been working hard for so long, and as soon as we can obtain the Water Source Stone, we canplete this deal¡­..The wealth we acquire next will be enough for us to further strengthen ourselves and be an organization that even the police fear.¡±

    ¡°However, you must understand that our enemies are not just the world or the police; it¡¯s the system itself¡­.. Think about why you became poachers, why you¡¯re wanted by the police, why you ended up in dire straits, struggling even to meet your basic needs!¡±

    ¡°I chose the North Lake vein not because it¡¯s easier to obtain.¡±

    ¡°Perhaps even afterpleting this deal, a big battle may await us. But I promise that after this mission, once we¡¯ve divided the spoils, the power in your hands will be enough for you to lead normal lives. Those of you who wish to leave this situation¡­ you are free to leave!¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ve been together for over a decade, and you all know what kind of person I am. Even those who once wanted to leave the team, I never stopped them¡­ Our purpose in forming this group is to help everyone live better, to take back what rightfully belongs to us!¡±

    These poachers were the elite handpicked by their leader, ¡°Grey Feather¡±, making them the cream of the crop within the poacher gang. As for the others, they had been dispersed to various locations to divert the attention of the police.

    This transaction was thergest deal their poacher gang had ever undertaken, targeting the Water, Fire, and Thunder Source Stones.

    The so-called Source Stones were the foundation of evolutionary stones.

    A Fire Source Stone, as long as there were abundant fire elements nearby and given enough time, could form a Fire Stone vein. As long as the environment and Source Stone remained intact, Fire Stones would continue to be produced in abundance.

    Compared to evolutionary stones, the Source Stones that generated them were the most precious, but due to the structure and energy of Source Stones, theycked the power to induce Pok¨¦mon evolution like evolutionary stones.

    Nevertheless, even so, a Source Stone can be likened to a goldmine, as with it, one can continually amass wealth. Many businesses and factions have built their foundations through such umtions.

    For the Pok¨¦mon League, Source Stones are strategic resources. They determine the production of ¡°evolutionary stones,¡± which are highly enticing resources for Trainers. Furthermore, a vein of evolutionary stone also has a profound impact on the local ecosystem. Excessive mining can lead to ecological destruction. Therefore, the League generally maintains strict regtion over Source Stones.

    So, when poachers targeted their Source Stones, it was tantamount to provoking the Pok¨¦mon League, a more severe offense than illegal trading and Pok¨¦mon capture.

    Their previous two operations had already yielded them the Fire Source Stone, Thunder Source Stone, and a significant quantity of evolutionary stones. This wealth had been snatched from right under the League¡¯s nose. Regardless of whether they managed to secure the goods properly, they had certainly be thorns in the side of certain individuals.

    Grey Feather was taking a huge gamble this time. Many of his subordinates had opposed this mission, but due to his determination, they ultimately chose to follow their leader¡¯s decision.

    Because Grey Feather had never been harsh with his subordinates, granting them considerable freedom of choice, and most of them had been rescued from poverty and the brink of death by him. As a result, in the eyes of his subordinates, Grey Feather was an immensely respected figure, almost like a spiritual pir.

    ¡°Now we have only one path¡ªto seize this vein and sessfully break free from the police encirclement!¡±

    ¡°And moving forward, whether you all want to continue or choose to turn over a new leaf and retire, I will have noints!¡±

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 Chapter 97: Crazy

    Chapter 97: Crazy

    Next to arge truck, seven students were bound. Suddenly, their pores contracted, and their necks felt as though they were entwined by a cold, venomous snake, sending shivers down their spines.

    ¡°Leader¡ª¡±

    The poacher guarding the seven immediately addressed respectfully when he saw someone approaching.

    Grey Feather, the highest leader of this group of poachers, and Sinnoh¡¯s notorious hunter with the code name 16.

    The students looked at this person withplex expressions. The young and spirited Tobias and Seiji even red angrily and shouted at ¡°Grey Feather.¡±

    Their actions made Jinbe and Terrance, among others, anxious, but they could only try to signal them discreetly to stop.

    Terrance sighed inwardly; they were making themselves so conspicuous in this situation, directly shing with the leader of the opposing group. It was neither rational nor safe.

    ¡°Bte¡­¡±

    What gave them a chilling feeling was something that looked like an ordinary ragdoll with a zipper on its mouth but was, in fact, a Pok¨¦mon. It had red eyes even more eerie and strange than Misdreavus, giving off a creepy feeling.

    ¡°You ba*tards, release us now!!!¡±

    ¡°Let go of me, or I¡¯ll make you pay for this!!!¡±

    Tobias¡¯ shouting even annoyed Terrance, who has quite a good temper. He couldn¡¯t see any point in this reckless shouting. Would the other side really release them because of these empty threats?

    ¡°You little brat¡­.¡± Grey Feather didn¡¯t get angry, but the poacher guarding the seven got annoyed first. He kicked Tobias¡¯ body, causing him to fall to the ground, groaning in pain.

    ¡°Enough.¡± Grey Feather nced coldly at Tobias, apparently not concerned about this little bug.

    ¡°Leader¡­ How should we deal with these people?¡± The poacher asked cautiously.

    ¡°What do you think?¡± Grey Feather countered.

    This question left the poacher stunned, unsure of how to respond.

    ¡°Keep an eye on them for now. We are poachers, not killers. As long as they behave themselves, we¡¯ll release themter.¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­Leader!¡±

    Grey Feather looked at the angry faces of the students with some amusement and shook his head. ¡°To be honest, we rarely engage in the theft of other people¡¯s Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Despite being called poachers, our business mainly involves selling Pok¨¦mon with potential at low prices on the ck market to people without trainer qualifications¡­or transferring ¡®Preserved Pok¨¦mon¡¯ captured by the League to new owners.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of this that we rarely crossed the League¡¯s bottom line, allowing us to escape through the cracks like rats, and then grow, leading us to where we are now.¡±

    ¡°Did we do wrong?¡±

    ¡°No¡­ we didn¡¯t!¡±

    ¡°Thanks to our existence, many people from humble backgrounds could find a path to change their lives.¡±

    ¡°Thanks to our existence, some Pok¨¦mon don¡¯t have to worry about food in the wild and pointlesspetition. Instead, they can find shelter in the arms of wealthy families.¡±

    ¡°Thanks to our existence, those ¡®Preserved Pok¨¦mon¡¯ don¡¯t have to be kept in captivity as mere ornaments. They can experience different lives. Isn¡¯t that our contribution?¡±

    ¡°The system is what¡¯s wrong here¡ª¡ªBing a trainer requires money, obtaining Pok¨¦mon requires money, everything is legal in the hands of the League, but it bes illegal in our hands. The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the weak have no chance to seed whatsoever. Dreams are nothing but daydreams for those who enjoyfort. This system is too corrupt¡­¡±

    ¡°Do you¡­ understand?¡±

    ¡°No¡­ people like you, born into privilege, will neverprehend.¡±

    ¡°Now, I¡¯ve changed my mind. I want to try taking away the treasures of people like you who live infort¡­ Pok¨¦mon, right? What will you do if you lose them? Anger¡­ or indifference? Maybe you¡¯ll just go out and catch another.¡±

    Grey Feather¡¯s pupils, like ck holes, gazed at the seven students and smiled. Seeing these new-generation Trainers reminded him of his own childhood experiences, igniting an indescribable fury within him.

    Resources always flow toward the wealthier and the more powerful people.

    The weak, the poor, they only be weaker. Whether when dealing with the rich or the poor, it made him see through this corrupt system.

    ¡°This wrong thing¡­ should be destroyed¡­ and then built¡­anew¡­.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s scalp tingled, and he struggled to swallow his saliva. He didn¡¯t know how the othersprehended Grey Feather¡¯s words, but to Terrance, Grey Feather was almost like a lunatic.

    However, what worried him most at this moment wasn¡¯t any astonishing scheme by this poaching organization but¡­. the words that came from this person¡¯s mouth: they intended to take away their Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Beautifly¡­ Swablu¡­¡± When he thought of them, Terrance couldn¡¯t hold back. It was something he absolutely couldn¡¯t ept.

    Even though he knew that staying put might keep him out of harm¡¯s way, he couldn¡¯t tolerate the idea of Beautifly and Swablu being taken away.

    Terrance trembled involuntarily.

    Raising his head and looking at Grey Feather¡¯s mocking expression, he suddenly had a realization.

    ¡°This guy¡­ is doing this on purpose.¡±

    His own safety¡­ or having his Pok¨¦mon taken away? Which should he choose?

    Terrance felt like he had fallen into an ice cave, feeling like he was being toyed with. Even if the other person was a lunatic,it was clear he wasn¡¯t an idiot. Someone capable of controlling such an organization, his intelligence was definitely not in question¡­ What set him apart was his peculiar personality and mindset, something beyond the ordinary, which normal people couldn¡¯tprehend, and that could only be formed after a series of events.

    This Grey Feather was evidently such a person.

    ¡°Watch over them¡­¡± Grey Feather patted the poacher¡¯s shoulder and left the area. Perhaps out of a twisted personality or perverse amusement, he had teased this group of students for reasons unknown.

    Watching Grey Feather¡¯s departing figure, Jinbe, Seiji, Orange, Yuko, and the others were left breathless, their eyes filled with confusion. For people of their age, this was a deeply traumatic experience.

    ¡°Just stay put!!¡± The poacher growled, and continued to watch over the students with his Ariados.

    This poacher gang was systematically and quickly mining Water Stone vein. They had assigned just an ordinary poacher to guard these seemingly harmless students.

    Terrance groaned inwardly. Ariados¡­ and a poacher. If he relied on Misdreavus¡¯s illusions for a surprise attack, he might just be able to escape.

    But the key was that the opposing group had numerous members, and he had no idea where their Pok¨¦mon were being held. If he recklessly charged out without a n, he¡¯d only be wasting his efforts and potentially missing the most crucial opportunity.

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 Chapter 98: Surrounded

    Chapter 98: Surrounded

    What to do¡­

    Terrance was inwardly feeling anxious, but he was helpless. He was currently too weak, and he had no ability to sessfully retrieve the Pok¨¦ Balls from the blockade of dozens of people.

    If he could retrieve the Pok¨¦ Balls, with the seven of them, they might just barely manage to escape, but even the first step was extremely difficult for the present Terrance.

    The few minutes felt unbearably long for Terrance and his group.

    He had two choices. One was to have Misdreavus create a deep illusion to make the poacher faint and fall into a deep sleep. However, given Misdreavus¡¯s current abilities, he couldn¡¯t guarantee fully hypnotizing the Pok¨¦mon. This method carried the risk of having to battle Ariados.

    The second choice was to create a lower-level illusion, a kind of deception, to deepen the opponent¡¯s perception through the five senses and the environment. This had a higher sess rate.

    His mind was racing at lightning speed, and Terrance felt like his brain was about to explode. There was no way¡­ in the current situation, he couldn¡¯t think of a good solution.

    At North Lake, the excavation of the Water Source Stone had reached its final stage, and the anxiousness in Terrance¡¯s heart grew.

    Even if he tried to remain calm, his body¡¯s instincts made it difficult.

    As the calctions continued to churn in his mind, Terrance seemed to hear the explosive sh of thoughts¡­ No, Terrance¡¯ eyes suddenly widened, and chaotic, noisy sounds reached his ears. They were real voices. This¡­something seemed to have happened.

    Variousmands, mechanical operations, the sound of footsteps, and many people shouting, ¡°We¡¯ve just received information, the police are here¡ª¡±

    Upon hearing this voice, not only Terrance but also the others were overjoyed. However, the poacher who was guarding them had a tense expression, which made Terrance realize it was the right moment. ¡°It¡¯s now¡­ Misdreavus!¡±

    Terrance didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately signaled Misdreavus to cast an illusion. After honing its skills in the Haunted House, Misdreavus¡¯ illusions had improved significantly. Amidst the poacher¡¯s panic, the ¡°Confuse Ray¡± was cast without warning on both the poacher and Ariados.

    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±

    Continuous explosions, scattered mes, and every area was filled with attacks and devastation. The poacher was taken aback. Has the situation escted to this extent??

    Terrance had chosen the second choice. Under this illusion, the poacher saw North Lake engulfed in mes, with the poacher and the police fighting. Everything was chaotic and disarrayed.

    He looked back at the ¡°listless¡± and ¡°obedient¡± students lying on the ground. He clenched his teeth and said to Ariados, which was also affected by the illusion, ¡°We¡¯re leaving; we can¡¯t stay here.¡±

    Whether he wanted to join the battle or escape, in the current chaotic situation outside, no one would pay attention to a lone poacher guarding seven students.

    ¡°While I have the chance¡­¡±

    The other six students stared nkly at the rapidly changing expressions on the poacher¡¯s face, as if he had seen something terrifying. The poacher ran away, making them feel a surge of excitement.

    ¡°Somebody¡¯sing to rescue us¡­¡± Yuko eximed with joy, almost on the verge of tears from the excitement.

    At this moment, Misdreavus had untied Terrance¡¯s rope, and he quickly stood up. Ignoring the astonished gazes of the others, Terrance hastily moved his body to adapt quickly for action.

    ¡°Terrance, you¡­¡± Jinbe eximed in astonishment as he watched Terrance escape from the ropes, and then Misdreavus, whose figure kept shing around.

    Not only him, but the remaining people also looked at Terrance, hesitating to speak. At this moment, Terrance made a shushing motion, intending to first them from the ropes.

    ¡°Listen to me¡­ next, I¡¯m nning¡­¡±

    Terrance whispered and approached Jinbe, swiftly untying the rope that bound him. Then, with the help of Misdreavus and Jinbe, he worked to free the others.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to rescue Sceptile and others,¡± Misanji said as soon as he was freed.

    ¡°Count me in.¡±

    ¡°Me too.¡±

    ¡°Understood, let¡¯s go,¡± Terrance sighed inwardly and called Misdreavus, and the group of them started to move stealthily.

    Three minutester.

    They arrived at a narrow path out of the poachers¡¯ line of sight. From their facial expressions, it looked as though they had lost their souls.

    Terrance¡¯s expression wasplex, and his heart grew increasingly restless. This was the only way.

    Seven people acting together, even with a 90% sess rate, would definitely be reduced to 9% or even lower.

    Terrance¡¯s only reliance now was Misdreavus, and Misdreavus could not possibly have the energy to take care of seven people simultaneously. So, the remaining six people were a burden to Terrance at the moment.

    ¡°He can understand your desire to save Pokemon¡­¡±

    ¡°But because of that, we must not act recklessly.¡±

    Terrance nced back at Misdreavus and clenched his teeth. The only thing he could do now was to trust Misdreavus.

    Misdreavus had already surveyed the nearby terrain. In the illusion created by Misdreavus, the six of them would mistakenly believe they were going to rescue Pokemon, then walk far away through an uninhabited safe path, and eventually fall into a deep sleep.

    After that, it would be up to Terrance.

    ¡°Misdreavus, let¡¯s go.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Maintain order!¡±

    Grey Feather looked at his panicking subordinates and shouted in disappointment.

    Poachers would always be poachers, and their tendency to panic when they saw the police couldn¡¯t be changed no matter what. The speed of executing the usual drills was much slower than usual.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter with that guy¡ª¡± a captain shouted, looking at a team member who had lost their wits and was staggering aimlessly.

    ¡°Ariados¡­¡±

    ¡°Use String Shot! Quickly, stop them¡­¡±

    On the other side.

    ¡°How¡¯s it going?¡± The man in ck jacket approached Grey Feather and asked.

    ¡°Thanks for the reminder, but we¡¯ve finished the extraction. There¡¯s no need to engage them directly. Let¡¯s retreat!¡± Grey Feather looked at him.

    ¡°By the way¡­ I might not have made it clear to you, but it seems like there are a lot of police personnel this time. It¡¯s not just the Snowpoint City¡¯s deployment. My Krookodile told me there are at least 100 people, and they all have proper riot gear.¡±

    ¡°Impossible,¡± Grey Feather said.

    The man in ck jacket nodded, saying, ¡°Honestly, I didn¡¯t want to be involved with you from the beginning. Your recent actions have be more and more extravagant. While I can gain some benefits this time, deep down, I didn¡¯t want to be part of this operation with you. I¡¯m here mainly because of our past friendship. I have a bad feeling that these police deployments aren¡¯t all there is. You seem to have bitten off more than you can chew this time.¡±

    As he spoke, the man in ck jacket threw a Pok¨¦ Ball, releasing a chubby, orange-colored Pokemon¡ª Dragonite.

    ¡°I have a bad feeling, old friend. I¡¯ve given you the warning. I¡¯m leaving now. Good luck to you.¡±

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 Chapter 99: All the parties moving out!

    Chapter 99: All the parties moving out!

    As time passed, the official forces responsible for suppressing the poacher gang drew closer.

    Personnel consisted of three main groups. First were the international police, armed with weapons like batons and firearms, and dressed in protective gear, responsible for addressing illegal activities in various regions.

    Then there were the Pok¨¦mon Prosecutors, tasked with in-depth investigations and undercover work to assess the legitimacy of certain organizations.

    Lastly, there were the Officer Jennys, directly responsible for the Trainermunity.

    These three groups formed the violent arm of the current Pok¨¦mon League system, and in suchrge-scale operations, Pok¨¦mon were relegated to a lower status.

    Compact, highly agile, and possessing strong individualbat abilities, these types of Pok¨¦mon are often standard choices for police officers.

    The police love using Pokemon like Magnemite, which can destroy electronic devices, Machamp, which can carry out forceful demolitions, Arcanine and Growlithe, which are the symbols of the Jenny family and can be used for tracking, to maximize the effectiveness of their operations.

    Grey Feather stood in the center of the crowd, hands behind his back, calmly observing his subordinates moving around.

    At that moment, a poacher hastily rushed over, looking ashamed. ¡°Leader¡­ those seven people have escaped.¡±

    This poacher was the one who had been hypnotized by Misdreavus. After being awakened by hispanions, he quickly recalled that there had been no intense battle, just somemotion during their retreat upon discovering the police¡¯s presence.

    After piecing together the events, he realized he had been deceived. So, he quickly rushed back to the scene, but there was no longer anyone there, and the pile of ropes on the ground only added to his anger.

    ¡°Escaped?¡± Grey Feather¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°Have you searched nearby?¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­ we¡¯ve searched, but there¡¯s no trace of them. They must have escaped,¡± the subordinate replied, his face turning red with embarrassment over his mistake.

    ¡°If they¡¯ve escaped, then they¡¯ve escaped. Their Pok¨¦mon and Gyarados¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball are kept together, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, the Pok¨¦ Balls are all there.¡±

    For a moment, Grey Feather almost sneered but remembered the warning from that person. He quickly said, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s not worry about them. They¡¯re a bunch of useless trash. And¡­ conduct a thorough investigation again. It¡¯s possible that the enemy has infiltrated us.¡±

    Not far from where Grey Feather was speaking to the poacher, a person wearing a simr poacher outfit lowered their head and contemted for a moment.

    [Wait, something¡¯s not right¡­ What seven people are they talking about?]

    [Damn, I can¡¯t directly contact Officer Jenny and the others. The information is too limited¡­]

    ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­

    On the other side.

    A woman with cold green eyes, her whole body was controlled by mysterious white light, as if floating in the air. Next to her, a purple Pok¨¦mon with a shining red gem on its forehead, proudly moved through the mountains, in sync with the woman¡¯s movements.

    ¡°Espeon, pick up the pace.¡±

    In the sky, on their way to North Lake from Crown Academy,

    A person sat atop a creature covered in silver armor, adjusted their earpiece. ¡°Zzz¡­ Zzz¡­¡±

    ¡°Teacher Julian¡­Teacher Julian¡­please don¡¯t act impulsively. First, prioritize finding Teacher Teresa, and then cooperate with the police. This is the best way to protect the students!! We¡¯ve sent some teachers to support you. Please remain calm.¡±

    The voice through the earpiece was unclear. The man on the Skarmory listened briefly, then impatiently removed the earpiece and tossed it aside.

    ¡°I¡¯ll do things my way.¡±

    ¡°When I used to face poachers, you were still writing research papers.¡±

    The deep pupils gazed into the distance as the man propped himself up with his hands. One pant leg fluttering in the breeze.

    ¡°Click! Click!¡±

    At this moment, the poachers were already preparing to retreat. Terrance didn¡¯t dare to hide inside the truck. Faced with a group of five poachers passing by, he slipped beneath the truck. With both hands and feet hooked onto the truck, he strained to listen to their conversation.

    However, these conversations were of little use to Terrance, serving only as worthless chatter that couldn¡¯t provide any useful information. His top priority now was to find the location where they had stored his Pok¨¦ Balls.

    There were too many poachers, making it difficult for Terrance to make a move without being noticed, but if he didn¡¯t move soon, it would be toote.

    After a mental struggle, Terrance took a deep breath and decided to take a gamble.

    But at that moment, the entire truck suddenly shook slightly. With the sound of the engine, Terrance felt joltsing from all directions.

    ¡°So soon¡­¡±

    The poachers moved faster than Terence had imagined. In fact, less than 10 minutes after Terence and others escaped, they had finished transporting the Water Source Stone from North Lake. Then, the poachers each took their positions and prepared to leave.

    The movement of the truck made Terrance¡¯s situation even more challenging. The bumpy road aside, just holding onto the bottom of the truck was physically exhausting.

    ¡°I can¡¯t go on like this¡­¡±

    ¡°Misdreavus¡ª¡±

    Terrance¡¯s arms were already beginning to ache. If he kept maintaining this position for a few more minutes, he would certainly fall off.

    ¡°Misdreavussss¡­¡± Responding to Terrance¡¯smand, Misdreavus, who had been following him, began to search for something. It then condensed a small Shadow Ball and mmed it under the truck.

    Inside the truck, the poachers immediately felt the shaking and grew agitated.

    ¡°We¡¯re under attack??¡± Someone eximed in surprise.

    ¡°Stop being a scaredy cat,¡± an ¡®experienced¡¯ poacher sighed. ¡°There¡¯s no one here. The noise came from below. It must have hit something.¡±¡±

    ¡°I see¡­¡± As expected, there was no further noise, and the poachers began to rx.

    Terrance looked at the iron te that had been knocked off, and he reached inside with difficulty. His body gradually swayed as he moved inside. After this incident, he swore to improve his physique. Even if he couldn¡¯t defeat a Machoke with bare-hands, he had to be able to adapt to various high-difficulty movements.

    The ce where Terrance crawled into was simr to a trunk, but it was sealed. He could only enter through the front of the truck. It was a pitch-ck, cramped space with a massive machine humming and vibrating. Just this one machine upied nearly three-quarters of the space in this area.

    ¡°This smell¡­¡± Terrance blinked hard, a pungent odor emanating from the machine. He forced himself to observe the surroundings.

    ¡°It seems like I didn¡¯t attract too much attention¡­¡± Originally, Misdreavus had been prepared near the door. If any poacher entered, it would have rendered them unconscious and created an illusion to make others think Terrance was that poacher¡­.. However, doing so would have increased the likelihood of being captured to more than 60%¡­

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 Chapter 100: Making a breakthrough using frontal assault

    Chapter 100: Making a breakthrough using frontal assault

    In the cramped space, Terrance crawled on the floor, and as the truck moved, the constant jolting made Terrance go up¡­down¡­ up¡­.

    ¡°Misdreavus, go and check the situation, be careful.¡±

    Lying in the foul-smelling abandoned carriage, Terrance carefully ordered Misdreavus.

    Little Misdreavus nodded and immediately concealed itself, silently passing through obstacles and flying to the other side.

    Chased by so many police officers, the poachers were also nervous. The slightest movement would make their nerves tense. If their activities were exposed, they would spend the rest of their lives in prison.

    ¡°Not good¡­Just got the news¡­The deal¡¯s off.¡±

    A poacher in charge ofmunication broke into a cold sweat, finding it hard to believe. ¡°Just received word that the client whomissioned us gave up on the deposit and canceled this deal.¡±

    ¡°Wait.¡±

    Another person¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Canceled the deal? Why? We¡¯ve already got the goods; we can finish the handover soon, can¡¯t we¡­¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡±

    Five minutes earlier.

    Grey Feather, the leader of the poacher gang, picked up the phone, looked at the familiar number and took the call.

    ¡°It¡¯s me¡­¡±

    A raspy voice came from the other side of the phone. The voice had obviously been heavily processed, sounding distorted with a hint of electronic interference, giving people goosebumps.

    ¡°The items have been collected,¡± Grey Feather said.

    ¡°But I heard you guys are being pursued by the police, currently running for your lives. Can you safely deliver the items to me?¡± the voice on the other end asked.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­ As long as we enter the depths of Mt. Cor, the police won¡¯t be able to catch us,¡± Grey Feather replied.

    ¡°You seem pretty confident,¡± the other person was surprised.

    ¡°Of course, around the northern part of Mt. Cor, there are a total of four cities and seven towns with police deployments. They¡¯ve allocated over half of their resources just to guard the three Great Lakes. As long as we use guerri tactics within Mt. Cor, the police won¡¯t dare to engage us head-on.¡±

    ¡°Especially since each of our vehicles is equipped with machines filled with massive electrical power. If it weren¡¯t for that we want to avoid unnecessarybat, we would have chosen to break through directly by now.¡±

    ¡°Is that so¡­ Is that device useful?¡± the other person asked.

    ¡°It¡¯s quite impressive. I now believe in your capabilities,¡± Grey Feather replied.

    ¡°Hehe¡­ Well, I have some news for you. It¡¯s said that all four cities and seven towns connected to the northern part of Mt. Cor has sent police deep into Mt. Cor to intercept you. In addition, an elite team from the International Police, including an officer, has been mobilized from headquarters¡­ They¡¯re all on their way to Mt. Cor.¡±

    Grey Feather pondered for a moment and shook his head slowly. ¡°It¡¯s impossible. Even if it¡¯s for the three Source Stones, it shouldn¡¯t have alerted so many forces.¡±

    ¡°Indeed, while the Water, Fire, and Thunder Source Stone represent immense wealth, they also require some time to umte. It¡¯s a lengthy process. If you want to obtain wealth quickly, it¡¯s not achievable through them alone. Even in the Sinnoh region, there are many locations with Evolution Source Stones. Dealing with a small poacher gang doesn¡¯t justify deploying so many personnel.¡±

    Grey Feather remained silent for a long time and then sighed softly. ¡°What are you trying to say? You were the one who convinced me in the first ce. Your words are too roundabout now. That¡¯s not your style. Just say it directly.¡±

    ¡°The deal is canceled.¡± The other person calmly stated.

    ¡°What!¡±

    Grey Feather was infuriated. ¡°Are you ying with me? At this point, you want to cancel the deal? Those three Source Stones are crucial for your uing experiments, aren¡¯t they?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, and they¡¯re something you can¡¯t buy with money,¡± the other personughed.

    Grey Feather said, ¡°I want to know why. Did whatever you said before all a lie? If we¡¯re to create a new world, with our abilities, it¡¯s possible. We¡¯re the same kind of people!¡±

    ¡°No.¡±

    The other person spoke calmly, ¡°I¡¯m pursuing a new world for myself, and my world is entirely different from yours.¡±

    ¡°What exactly do you want to achieve, and are you aware of the consequences of your actions? You, who can continuously provide us with this level of technology, is definitely not a nameless person. Am I right¡­..Mr. Shingo?¡± Grey Feather said with a grim expression. ¡°You¡¯re testing my patience. Whether we get caught by the police or manage to escape smoothly, it won¡¯t benefit you in any way, being a real estate tycoon of the Sinnoh Region.¡±

    ¡°Only your corporation has the means to obtain this level of technology. Did you really think we hadn¡¯t investigated you at all?¡±

    ¡°Give me a reasonable exnation, or else both our sides¡­are destined to fight till death!¡±

    ¡°Instead of that, don¡¯t you think you should consider your own situation now? The information I just shared¡­ is all true,¡± the other person replied.

    ¡°Don¡¯t doubt its authenticity. Indeed, three Source Stones alone wouldn¡¯t have attracted such a massive manhunt, but what if it¡¯s for that ¡®electric device¡¯?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s the principle behind that machine¡­. for the Sinnoh League, that thing is far more valuable than the three Source Stones. If they can monopolize that technology for a year, the electricity profits in Sinnoh Region will surpass what three Source Stones could offer. If the technology leaks out and attracts the interest of major corporations, the losses will be much greater than three Source Stones.¡±

    Grey Feather¡¯s mind suddenly clicked. Was the other person referring to ¡°Raikou¡±?

    Since their poacher gang had risen to prominence, the other person¡¯s corporation had maintained a firm partnership with them, and has consistently provided technological support for their operations. Likewise, the gang had carried out numerous illegal operations on behalf of the other side. If they were wiped out, the illegal activities of the other person¡¯s corporation would undoubtedly be exposed.

    Grey Feather couldn¡¯tprehend the other person¡¯s intentions. ¡°If ¡®Raikou¡¯s¡¯ technology is the reason for the police pursuit, why did he share this technology with us¡­ and how did the League know that we had acquired it?¡± Grey Feather¡¯s thoughts churned, puzzled.

    After a long pause, the raspy voice from the other end came again, ¡°In any case, Mr. Code Name 16, our deal is terminated. Take care of yourself.¡±

    Click¡­ Click¡­

    The call was disconnected.

    Grey Feather¡¯s expression was uncertain, unable to confirm the authenticity of the other party¡¯s words. However,pared to the risk of their trade information being leaked due to their arrest, the other side probably felt more at ease facing their retaliation rather than dealing with the police investigation. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have called to warn them.

    If the other side is telling the truth, then venturing deep into Mt. Cor would be suicidal. Police officers from all directions would continuously pour in, and eventually they would really be surrounded.

    ¡°We still have a chance to break out now,¡± Grey Feather gripped the phone.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Listening to the information from Misdreavus, Terrance was stunned.

    ¡°They¡­ chose to return the same way?¡±

    This meant that the poacher gang was preparing tounch a frontal assault on the police in order to break through their lines and escape.

    ¡°These people are insane,¡± Terrance took a deep breath, but for him, this was the best oue.

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 Chapter 101: Opportunity

    Chapter 101: Opportunity

    If the poachers and the police engaged in a full-scale battle, regardless of which side has the upper hand, Terrance could take advantage of the chaos to retrieve the Pok¨¦ Balls.

    If the police couldpletely suppress the poachers, that would be best¡­ but these poachers clearly have the upper hand and can hide inside Mt. Cor. So, why did they choose to make a frontal breakout?

    Terrance was puzzled. If the poachers were doing this, they must have the confidence to fight head-on. Terrance immediately thought of that huge electricity generator that had crushed Gyarados.

    The power exhibited by that thing far exceeded the moves of Electric Type Pok¨¦mon. If a human were to be attacked by it, who knows what would happen to them.

    ¡°If I could find a way to destroy that¡­¡±

    Terrance didn¡¯t dare to guarantee it, but losing that should surely weaken the poachers¡¯ strength?

    It¡¯s highly likely that this small change could allow the police to quickly suppress the poacher gang and increase the chances of rescuing the Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°If I can¡¯t locate the Pok¨¦ Balls, targeting their weapon that can generate electricity should be the top priority.¡±

    The moving truck suddenly came to a halt.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Terrance wondered.

    Indeed, as Terrence had expected, the poacher gang¡¯s trump card weapon was the three huge electricity generators, which were far more destructive than the ultimate moves of Electric-type Pok¨¦mon.

    A single electric attack from it is certainly beyond what an ordinary Pok¨¦mon can endure.

    To break through using frontal-assault, the poachers considered these three weapons their most important trump cards. However, to unleash the full power of these weapons, they had to find an appropriate geographical location.

    The right timing, location, and people¡ªthese were the three most important factors in warfare. In the current situation, the poachers had to rely on the advantage of location.

    From the information Terrance received from Misdreavus, it was evident that the poachers had rapidly mobilized, with clear divisions ofbor, and were fully prepared for a decisive battle.

    They formedbat squads of three to five poachers whoplemented each other and had a team of researchers controlling three ¡°Raikou.¡±

    Taking advantage of the terrain, the poachers upied higher positions on both sides and benefited from some obstacles, forming a battle formation. They nned to snipe the pursuing League¡¯ forces from this position.

    For the police, this battle was somewhat unfair and unequal. But this is the reality¡ªthe poachers had the initiative and could choose to flee or fight at will, while the police could only pursue and had to choose to fight under any circumstances. That was their duty.

    Hiding in a dark corner, Terrance furrowed his brow as he saw the images sent by Misdreavus. In the direction with the fewest personnel, there were three people and a ¡°Bte.¡±

    This Bte was the one Terrance had seen with ¡°Grey Feather.¡± He didn¡¯t understand why this Pok¨¦mon wasn¡¯t with its owner but instead was guarding a truck with the three poachers.

    ¡°Wait¡­¡±

    Terrance froze. There were a total of five trucks with poachers. The other three were all part of the battle formation, while only the one he was in and the one guarded by the three individuals were sitting idle.

    ¡°Those three trucks have the ability to join the battle, and one of them holds the ¡®Raikou¡¯ weapon,¡± Terrance concluded instinctively.

    ¡°And that vehicle, including the one I¡¯m in, carry logistical supplies and serve as useless vehicles for transporting poachers¡­¡±

    As expected, Terrance had Misdreavus observe from a distance again. Compared to the otherbatants, these three individuals seemed somewhat different.

    ¡°If there are no Pok¨¦ Balls on this truck, then it¡¯s highly likely that the Pok¨¦ Balls and important items are on that other vehicle.¡±

    ¡°That means their target¡­¡± Terrance propped himself up. Surprisingly, this vehicle had no one guarding it, as if it had been abandoned, indicating that it held no special value. On the other hand, the vehicle of equal status had three individuals and possibly the poacher leader¡¯s Pok¨¦mon guarding it¡­¡­It couldn¡¯t possibly contain just a few Pok¨¦ Balls.

    The Pok¨¦mon belonging to the students didn¡¯t hold that much value to make the poachers go through the trouble of guarding them in such a tense situation.

    Apart from that, it could only be the items they had obtained from North Lake.

    Terrance was aware that hisbat abilities were not particrly strong, especially since he only had Misdreavus. This limited his fighting ability even more.

    Thinking about breaking through three Drapion and a seemingly more powerful Bte, Terrance hesitated.

    At the same time, he did not dare to let Misdreavus get too close. Sensing a concealed Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, the simr Ghost-type and Psychic-type had a unique advantage. If Misdreavus was discovered by Bte, it would not be good¡­

    ¡°What should I do¡­¡±

    Let Misdreavus sneak attack using illusions? That wasn¡¯t safe. Drapion aside, if Bte, also a Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, were to get tricked, that would be unimaginable. Ordinary illusions have no effect on ghosts.

    Drapion¡­ Bte¡­

    Terrance rubbed his head, trying toe up with a good n to deal with these three individuals and Bte.

    Trainer¡­ Coordinator¡¯s knowledge is entirely useless. His strength is also not sufficient to pose a threat to the opponent. Terrance¡¯s thoughts surged as knowledge about Drapion and Bte¡¯s weaknesses continued to surface in his mind.

    Drapion¡­ usually lived in deserts or wends. They are active at night and live alone after leaving their territory. During the mating season, they tend to gather inrge numbers. When young, they may live in family groups, and when encounteringrger creatures, they might use their venom to paralyze and repel them.

    Drapion had a very robust physique; even without the potent venom, they can rely on their impressive strength to fend off opponents.

    Oh my¡­ Terrance was having a headache; this is simply demonic. Furthermore, it¡¯s covered in tough armor all over its body, but its head cannot rotate 180 degrees¡­head cannot rotate 180 degrees. Could this be important?

    As Terrance pondered, he also recalled information about Bte. Cursed energy seeps into abandoned dolls¡¯ cotton, turning them into Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon. If they opened their mouths, the energy would escape¡­..opening their mouths would leak the energy¡­..

    Behind every Ghost Type Pokemon, there is a spine-chilling story. Terrance didn¡¯t want to delve too deep into it, but when he recalled the urban legend about Bte, he couldn¡¯t help but shiver. It is said that Bte is a Pokemon formed from abandoned ragdolls, taking refuge in junkyards and seeking out the children who abandoned them, haunting their surroundings.

    ¡°Truly terrifying¡­ but¡­ these words are indeed real,¡± Terrance calmed down. In the academic world, there were several papers that had already elucidated the existence of various incredible ¡°special energies¡± in this world. Bte¡¯s origin was no longer a mystery to the academicmunity.

    ¡°Can I make use of this?¡±

    Terrance started nning. He was waiting; it wasn¡¯t time to act yet. He needed an opportunity, like when they escaped, an opportunity when other poachers were in chaos.

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 Chapter 102: Full-scale Deployment

    Chapter 102: Full-scale Deployment

    Battles involving poachers, and even some illegal organizations and the leagues have never ceased. Pokemon, technology, and humans ¨C when these three sides collide, the oue of the battle often depends on key forces.

    Without overwhelming numerical superiority, victory tends to favor the side with powerful individualbatants.

    The Elite Four and Champion represent the prestige of regional leagues. This is not just a title or a profession; it may not be directly linked tobat prowess, but it is closely rted.

    With the advancement of technology, it has be challenging for Trainers to maintain overwhelming superiority. However, the Elite Four and Champion, even in the face of Trainer disadvantages, can earn respect with their individual strength.

    Two factors contribute to this: their societal influence and their ability to cause significant destruction relying solely on themselves and Pokemon.

    Snowpoint City¡¯s police have mobilized arge force this time; capturing poachers is actually secondary. Their primary goal is to rescue the students of Crown Academy.

    After contacting Crown Academy, they learned that possibly seven students are currently near North Lake. Additionally,munication with Mr. Looker further escted the situation.

    Crown Academy still possesses a certain level of influence, being a force that has existed since the old century with close ties to various factions.

    Especially the current dean of Crown Academy, who has a close rtionship with one of Sinnoh¡¯s Elite Four, Bertha. This makes the matters within Crown Academy¡¯s jurisdiction even more significant for the police.

    Moreover, most of the students are at least the offspring of influential figures, so if anything were to happen, the consequences would be severe.

    The police do not dare to be too optimistic, nor too pessimistic. If these poachers are not foolish, they will not harm this group of students, provided the police do not push them too hard.

    What surprised Snowpoint City¡¯s Officer Jenny, however, was that in their pursuit, these poachers unexpectedly stopped and prepared for battle.

    ¡°If the information we received earlier is urate, then the students may not have encountered these poachers.¡±

    Upon receiving news of poachers near North Lake, Crown Academy immediately convened an emergency meeting with all teachers. This caused Teacher Teresa, who has a somewhat irritable disposition and anxiety issues, to lose herposure. Especially upon hearing the word ¡°poacher,¡± it seemed to touch upon her taboo, and she swiftly took the information about the students¡¯ location and rushed off alone.

    With no other option, another teacher from the Battle ss chased after her.

    Following this, Crown Academy began to mobilize its teachers and avablebat forces, heading to the scene together.

    Just three minutes ago, the academy and the police, through a conversation, confirmed the poachers¡¯ and the students¡¯ location, concluding that the students were not were not on the move.

    In the era when technology was just in its infancy, Trainers were still the pioneers in establishing human habitats. With the introduction of Pok¨¦ Balls, humans gained strong resistance against aggressive and ferocious Pok¨¦mon.

    Even today, somerge-scalebat systems maintain the tradition of having Pokemon at the forefront.

    Thene humans, along with technology.

    Compared to the frail bodies of most humans, Pok¨¦mon have much greater endurance and physical strength, especially those that have undergone specialized training. They have already developed methods to deal with technology, and the aces of the Elite Four and Champions can even disregard most technology.

    ¡°Distance from the enemy, 1 kilometer! Prepare for a probing attack!¡±

    Considering the terrain, this was a clever position.

    Six Pokemon, with their fluffy xen fur, brown eyes filled with vigor, and bodies that seem to merge with the wind when they run,unched attack, signaling the start of battle.

    These were six Arcanine, capable of converting the raging mes burning within them into strength. With Extreme Speed and other ultra high-speed moves, Arcanine¡¯s fangs, sharp ws, and roar were all their weapons, making it a majestic Pok¨¦mon.

    Six powerful Fire sts surged as a greeting towards the opposing side, marking the beginning of the battle. Behind them, a row of Machamp brandishing shields, closely followed by the police,unched a direct assault.

    Bang! Bang! Bang!

    More destructive battle sounds erupted out, causing Terrance, who was still hiding in the truck, to shudder.

    It had begun¡ª

    ¡°Misdreavus¡ª¡±

    It was his turn to make an appearance. This was the moment when the poacher gang was least vignt.

    Next to another truck, three poachers, upon hearing the sounds of battle, immediately became alert. They were fully focused on their surroundings, and even Bte was no exception. Its glowing red eyes surveyed the area, as if nothing could escape its gaze.

    ¡°It must be full of resentment, shouldn¡¯t it¡­¡±

    ¡°Because of being abandoned, it was left alone in the dump, and it had to stay with a pile of abandoned items, regardless of the weather or the time.¡±

    Terrance smiled faintly. He knew one particr characteristic of Bte: they despised children and held strong grudges against them. If that grudge were amplified, it could drive them to madness.

    Bte, when freed from the control of a Trainer, could be terrifying when it unleashed its grudges.

    ¡°Misdreavus¡­ it¡¯s up to you.¡±

    Crude illusions were not enough to ensnare Bte in an illusion. Ghost-types had a strong resistance to illusions from other Ghost-types. If Terrance could think of any weakness Bte might have, it could only be this.

    Strong grudges against children¡­they hate kids.

    If there is anything that could provoke Bte, it is easier to create the corresponding illusion to influence the other party. Little Misdreavus fully focused on Bte, with illusions intertwined with children abandoning dolls, beating dolls, and insulting dolls. For Bte, it is definitely a feast that can trigger the dark side.

    ¡°Do we have to stay here all the time?¡±

    The three people guarding the Water Source Stone listened to the gradually intensifying sounds of battle outside, their hearts in turmoil.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­boss won¡¯t do anything without certainty.¡±

    As they talked, suddenly, a chillingughter echoed beside them, ¡°Hehehe!¡±

    ¡°Hehehe!¡±

    Looking in horror, the three felt their hair stand on end. The sound was too eerie, giving them an ominous feeling.

    ¡°Boss¡¯ Bte¡­ what¡¯s going on¡­¡±

    They watched in horror as Bte¡¯s eyes became increasingly red, and its zipper mouth emitted a constant flow of dark purple, resentment energy. They were overwhelmed by a suffocating sensation.

    Bte¡¯s pupils were filled with anger as the dark purple resentment energy continued to gather. With a piercing cry, several ¡°Shadow Balls¡± floated around it, causing the three nearby poachers to turn pale in an instant¡­

    ¡°Drapion¡­ stop it¡­ quickly¡­¡±

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 Chapter 103: Not fighting alone anymore!

    Chapter 103: Not fighting alone anymore!

    Terrance remained calm as little Misdreavus immediately returned after sessfullypleting the mission. He had underestimated Misdreavus¡¯s talent in illusions. From the movements he could hear, Bte¡¯s reaction¡­was much stronger than he had imagined!

    It is no less than that of a Gyarados falling into rage,pletely reaching the point of ¡°not recognizing anyone.¡±

    ¡°Is this really the leader¡¯s Pok¨¦mon?¡­¡± Terrance marveled silently. The strength of this Bte was indeed impressive.

    The three poachers¡¯ Drapion hastily defended. Pale purple spikes were released from their bodies, colliding with Shadow Ball. With a loud ¡°bang,¡± it caused ripples in the air.

    The three poachers were now in a panic. They clearly understood Bte¡¯s strength. After Shadow Ball was blocked, Bte turned its gaze towards the Drapions and immediately extended its shadow, moving behind them.

    Then, its entire body disappeared without a trace, only to reappear suddenly amidst Drapion¡¯s astonishment!

    And, it disyed a terrifying phantom, like a bloody maw opening, directly attacking the three Drapions!

    If Terrance could witness this directly, he would definitely be able to instantly call out the names of the three moves¡­¡­

    Shadow Sneak + Phantom Force + Night Shade.

    Although trapped in an illusion, Bte possessed an instinctualbat sense that was nearly wless. Even when three Drapion teamed up, they were suppressed in a fleeting moment of confusion.

    If Terrance knew the true strength Bte was disying, he would be d that he did not attempt a direct confrontation.

    Let¡¯s not talk about whether Misdreavus can win against thebined might of three Drapion. Even if it is confused, that Bte looks like it can beat up the little Misdreavus.

    However, Terrance clearly had no need to confront this directly. This was not a battle with rules; all means were fair game.

    Little Misdreavus¡¯s ambush could only work if the opponent remained unaware, then it could quickly retreat¡­¡­.Otherwise, facing off against a Bte that had seen countless battles alongside the poacher leader and appeared to have a strongbat sense, Terrance doubted if little Misdreavus could escape unharmed.

    Misdreavus¡¯ battle experience was still limited, and the time it had spent by Terrance¡¯ side was not long. The only remarkable skill it had was its incredible ¡°illusions.¡± However, while illusions were useful for ambushes, their effectiveness would decrease in a head-on battle.

    The three poachers stared wide-eyed at their Drapion, who had lost all fighting spirit. They no longer had any ns to fight head-on, especially considering Bte¡¯s unexpected behavior.

    They didn¡¯t understand¡­ and couldn¡¯t fathom why Bte, who was perfectly fine, suddenly turned on them.

    ¡°Bte, have you forgotten the mission Leader Grey Feather assigned to you?!¡±

    ¡°What on earth are you doing?!¡±

    ¡°Hehehe!¡± Unfortunately, the only response they received was an eerie and ear-piercingugh.

    The dark purple Shadow Balls once again coalesced, floating in the air, and under Bte¡¯s control, they condensed, expanded, and pulsated¡­

    It seemed like they could beunched at any moment, which instantly woke up the three poachers. ¡°Oh no, Bte¡¯s situation is really not good. It doesn¡¯t even recognize us!¡±

    ¡°Damn it! It has gone insane!¡±

    Helpless and furious, they looked at Bte and, faced with the iing Shadow Balls, could only choose to flee and seek assistance.

    A momentter, Terrance had learned everything that had happened from little Misdreavus. He breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed that knowing the origins and characteristics of Pok¨¦mon was helpful in battles.

    If he didn¡¯t know about Bte¡­ relying solely on ordinary illusions might have led to different results.

    ¡°Bte is already chasing after them¡­¡±

    ¡°We¡¯re running out of time, Misdreavus, lead the way!¡±

    Terrance flipped over, jumped down and rolled out from under the truck. There was no one around. Little Misdreavus had already scouted the area, and all the people were engaged in a battle with the police. He needed to retrieve his Pok¨¦ Ball quickly before Bte woke up or he was discovered!

    The sounds of battle rang out, and Terrance appeared calm, disying a familiarity with everything. However, he felt a bit nervous inside, and his racing heart gave him away. He had never been in situations like this before¡­

    It was a dark green truck,rger than the typical cargo truck. Terrance quickly reached it and took a deep breath. Misdreavus had already broken the door lock.

    He couldn¡¯t afford to waste time. Without adder, he leaped up and climbed in. Inside, it looked messy, with various items strewn about without clear ssification. But there was one thing that was neatly ced deep inside.

    It resembled a ss apparatus, much like the incubator that had once held Swablu¡¯s egg.

    ¡°What is this¡­¡± Terrance paused for a moment, it was like a Water Stone, but not quite. In a short moment, he didn¡¯t connect it with the Water Source Stone. His main goal was not here. With a quick nce, he immediately began searching for his Pok¨¦ Balls.

    Many items were covered with bup covers, and there were things stored in boxes as well. For a moment, Terrance and the little Misdreavus busied themselves, sweat beads dripping from Terrance¡¯s forehead. He had already pushed himself to the limit, both mentally and physically.

    Whoosh!

    Opening a box, a dazzling azure caught his eye. Terrance shivered all over. What had this group of poachers done?

    Dozens of Water Stones¡­ Terrance had never seen such arge fortune before. If he converted all these Water Stones into money and invested them in the Old Green House, it should be good enough to keep it running for a very long time.

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~~¡±

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~~¡±

    ¡°Did you find it?!!¡± Terrance heard Misdreavus¡¯ call and felt a surge of joy. Indeed, stacks of Pok¨¦ Balls wereid out before him, and he immediately grew excited.

    ¡°They¡¯re ours¡­¡±

    Terrance saw the only Premier Ball, with writing that had faded a long time ago. It was left behind by the children. There was also the Luxury Ball that held Swablu, which Terence had once wiped and maintained, and it was still in perfect condition.

    ¡°Misdreavus, destroy that device!!!!¡±

    The Pok¨¦ Balls were ced in a strange device, and Terrance didn¡¯t need to think twice to recognize it as a device that prevented Pok¨¦mon from voluntarily leaving their Pok¨¦ Balls. Right now, destroying this device was the first step to retrieve the Pok¨¦ Balls.

    ¡°There are so many Pok¨¦ Balls.¡±

    Just with a rough nce, Terrance understood that there was no way their group of students could have this many Pok¨¦mon.

    In addition to that, looking at those brand-new Pok¨¦ Balls¡­Terrance smiled. For him, all these Pok¨¦mon would be his helpers from now on. He wouldn¡¯t be fighting alone anymore.

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 Chapter 104: Looker and Cynthia

    Chapter 104: Looker and Cynthia

    On the other side, Grey Feather¡¯s expression was unpleasant. Indeed,pared to the police, the strength of their poachers was at a disadvantage.

    The coordination on the other side was clearly the result of long-term teamwork and extensive targeted training. For these poachers with no formal training, the battle situation was heavily one-sided.

    However, it wasn¡¯t absolute. The poachers also had some battlefields where they were able to take the lead. Grey Feather¡¯s Pok¨¦mon and the officers¡¯ Pok¨¦mon disyed formidable strength, holding their ground.

    ¡°Boom~ Boom~ Boom~¡±

    A surging storm of energy raged as the battle continued. In this chaotic situation, many injuries had already appeared on the Pok¨¦mon, and the sky was lit up like fireworks.

    Ripples, mes, thunder, ice¡­

    Countless forms of energy intertwined, outlining the most primitive form of battle. In such a situation, the Trainers could only follow closely behind, keeping themselves in the safest positions, controlling the entire battle.

    Snowpoint City¡¯s Officer Jenny, in her role as themander of the police force, remained remarkably calm. She had participated in chases like this with poachers before, but this time, the scale of the operation was more challenging than her previous pursuits of one or two poachers.

    ¡°Howl¡ª¡±

    ¡°Howl¡ª¡±

    Looking at her Arcanine standing proudly on the battlefield ahead, Jenny felt a sense of relief, especially as the scales of victory began to tip in their favor.

    ¡°I wonder where Mr. Looker is right now¡­¡±

    At the same time, Officer Jenny had a lingering worry in her mind. Looker, a senior International Police officer, had been sent as a support for this operation. He had gone ahead to investigate North Lake on his own.

    But after transmitting a message to them, Mr. Looker had vanished without a trace.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Poacher Alex¡± was not an optimistic person. During his time as a Pokemon Poacher, he has always worn a silent and heavy-hearted expression. He was very afraid because he knew his actions were breaking thew, but now it was toote to turn back.

    Energy waves swept across his face, and he felt the impact from all directions. Every time he was chased by the police, he was scared, afraid of going to jail and bing a target of people¡¯s scorn.

    If possible, he truly wished to return to his hometown with arge sum of money, cultivate Berries, and live a peaceful life.

    ¡°Falcon!¡± As the police closed in, he called out to his best partner in his poaching career, Falcon.

    ¡°Indeed, at times like this, it¡¯s most reassuring when we fight side by side,¡± Alex smiled helplessly, slowly approaching Falcon. However, his question received no response.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Feeling down? It¡¯s just a battle¡­¡± he muttered to himself, and he was also quite surprised. It was as if from the very beginning, the usually talkative Falcon had suddenly be even more reticent than him.

    But in this situation¡­.it was normal to have a bad mood.

    With that in mind, Alex sighed helplessly.

    Amid the zing Pokemon battlefield, where both sides unleashed their most powerful moves, the magnificent and robust Pokemon engaged in a grand showdown. However, the oue of this battle cannot be decided solely by Pok¨¦mon on either side.

    ¡°Area C! Area C! Follow orders! The rampaging Bte has entered Area C.¡±

    A roar came through the earpiece. ¡°It¡¯s leader¡¯s Bte; it¡¯s under confusion state. Quickly stop it! Also, someone has infiltrated the QTJP-991 vehicle. Find the intruder at all costs!¡±

    An intruder!

    Alex was taken aback. They were clearly blocking the police¡¯s path, with mountains on both sides and no road behind them. The sky was also under constant surveince, and if any Flying-type Pok¨¦mon dared to enter their field of vision, they would be attacked immediately.

    In such a situation, how could there be an intruder?

    ¡°Falcon, let¡¯s go check it out. We¡¯re the only two logistics personnel who are not currently assigned to any tasks¡­¡±

    Suddenly¡ª

    ¡°Ugh¡ª¡±

    Alex¡¯ eyes widened, staring in disbelief. In his line of sight, his friend ¡°Falcon,¡± upon hearing the message, crouched down abruptly, springing forward like a coiled spring, and delivered a punch to his stomach.

    ¡°Falcon¡± moved with incredible agility, and judging from Alex¡¯s fierce expression, he possessed immense strength. After a single punch, he swiftly followed with a roundhouse kick and forcefully struck Alex¡¯s neck with his arm, knocking his opponent to the ground.

    Taking a deep breath, ¡°Falcon¡± lifted his hat slightly, revealing his concealed face. ¡°Did someone else¡­also invaded besides me?¡±

    This was the logistics area in Combat Area C, and the person disguised as ¡°Falcon¡± swiftly dealt with Alex before vanishing into an unknown location.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°The target is 673 meters away, with 100 meters deviation from the expected distance.¡±

    Hearing the news from the researchers, Grey Feather¡¯s gaze sharpened. Now wasn¡¯t the best time to use the ¡°Raikou Weapon.¡± As the police inched closer, they also gradually entered the attack range of ¡°Raikou.¡±

    ¡°Spread the word, we need to withdraw a little!¡±

    Grey Feather couldn¡¯t wait to ovee the obstacles ahead. Just now, he received news that Bte and three poachers guarding the Water Source Stone had been attacked. Bte was under the Confusion state, and an intruder had already sneaked in.

    Faced with this tricky situation, Grey Feather was stretched thin and could only dispatch one of the threebat officers from his gang. He wasn¡¯t sure about the subsequent developments; for now, he could only push forward and try to reverse the situation.

    ¡°Ensure the safety of ¡®Raikou¡¯!¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    If the poachers were upying a disorganized territory that could hardly be called an impregnable barrier, the police were the direct obstacle. Meanwhile, behind the poachers, on a narrow path.

    A girl with dense golden hair flowing down her back wore ck sportswear, her expression carrying a hint of gravity as she rushed in this direction.

    In front of her, a Pok¨¦mon covered in fine deep blue scales was sprinting at high speed. Its speed rivaled that of a jet fighter, and the wind generated by its wings destroyed all obstacles nearby, creating a straight path for the girl behind.

    Their direction¡­ led straight to the battlefield, towards Terrance¡¯s side.

    After learning about the police¡¯s moving route, Cynthia anticipated the escape route of the poacher gang and made preparations in advance. However, what surprised her was that even after a long time, the poachers didn¡¯t appear.

    She instinctively realized¡­ that something had gone wrong.

    Glistening beads of sweat fell onto her refined and noble face. Although she was not very old, Cynthia exuded mature charm, a result of her personality¡¯s maturity, giving her insight and vision far beyond her peers.

    After hurrying over, Cynthia and Garchomp came to a halt¡­.as before them stood a youth with short chestnut hair, not much older than a rookie Trainer, but his young face disyed unwavering determination.

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 Chapter 105: Reversal

    Chapter 105: Reversal

    Terrance was feeling helpless as the other side reacted too quickly. As soon as he took the Pok¨¦ Balls out of the truck and got off, some people immediately appeared in front of him; a few poachers led by their leader.

    If it were an ordinary Trainer, facing the siege of so many poachers, they would probably be terrified and have no thoughts of resisting, only thinking about running away.

    But at this moment, Terrance was confident. These poachers who possessed powerful technology had overlooked the power of Pok¨¦mon, and in the end, they would reap what they sowed.

    As one of the threebat officers of the poacher gang, Chandler did not expect that the one causing chaos in their battle formation, causing Bte to go out of control, would be a child. Especially since this child looked oddly familiar to him.

    ¡°One of the students?¡± He furrowed his brows lightly, then his gaze fixated on Terrance¡¯s attire.

    ¡°So, this is how it is¡­ing to rescue your Pok¨¦mon, I suppose. I have to admit, you are quite amazing, managing to deceive all of us.¡± He looked Terrance up and down, his gaze so casual, as if Terrance were an insignificant nobody in his eyes.

    Disdain?

    Terrance smiled faintly, ¡°Have you ever heard of the phrase ¡®you reap what you sow¡¯?¡±

    Terrance shook his head gently and continued, ¡°If you had only taken things from North Lake, it would have been fine. But you were too greedy. You took the students¡¯ Pok¨¦mon and even captured the Gyarados in theke.¡±

    ¡°And how does that matter?¡± Chandler raised an eyebrow, looking at Terrance.

    ¡°In this situation, how much use can your weapons be?¡± Terrance gritted his teeth, his eyes sharp. In less than a second, Misdreavus attacked from behind. In the blink of an eye, the poachers¡¯ expressions changed dramatically. Pok¨¦mon balls at their waists emitted white light, and several, even dozens of Pok¨¦mon emerged unbidden, protecting their owners.

    With a sh of white light and a deafening roar, the enraged Gyarados were released by Terrance. Even though there was no water here, it couldn¡¯t suppress their anger.

    ¡°Roar!!!!!!¡±

    ¡°Roar!!!!!!¡±

    None of the poachers had expected Terrance to throw so many Pok¨¦ Balls at once, deviating from the norm.

    Terrance¡¯s individual strength was indeed insignificant, and even with his Pokemon, it wasn¡¯t enough to take on the poachers. But if you added the Pokemon of all the students, along with the Gyarados from the North Lake, which had been defeated and left in an enraged state by the poachers¡¯ electric shocks, then everything fell into ce smoothly.

    Unless they had somerge-scale technology to focus on them, their tool guns would be no threat to such arge number of Pok¨¦mon.

    At this moment, it was the stage for Trainers and Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Ba*tard!¡± The poachers were infuriated. Ariados, Drapion, Honchkrow, Skuntank, Toxicroak, Weavile, Magnezone, and others among the poachers¡¯ Pok¨¦mon confronted Terrance¡¯s side, and the situation was on the brink of erupting.

    Terrance took a deep breath, rapidly calming his mind. He had tomand these Pok¨¦mon to defeat the poachers in front of him; this was the first step.

    The roars of Gyarados condensed into a mighty fury, while the students¡¯ Pokemon experienced their Trainers¡¯ helplessness, and their anger transformed into power. With dozens of Pok¨¦mon facing off, the situation became asplicated as the battlefield at the front in the distance.

    ¡°Roar! Roar! Roar!!!!!!¡±

    ¡°Howl!!!!!!¡±

    ¡°Meow!! Meow!!¡±

    Due to the anger of being suppressed by technology and being ignored, the Pok¨¦mon had umted endless anger, and they vented their emotions whether for themselves or for their Trainers.

    ¡°Can you see it¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve always believed that as long as Trainer and Pok¨¦mon work together, there¡¯s nothing we can¡¯t aplish.¡± By Terrance¡¯s side were Swablu, Beautifly, and Misdreavus.

    Returning to Terrance¡¯s side, Swablu and Beautifly were overjoyed. However, including Swablu, many Gyarados still bore some injuries.

    At this moment, it was only their belief that kept them going, as they continued to roar at the enemy.

    ¡°Suppress them!!! Crush thempletely from behind!!!¡±

    Terrance shouted loudly at the Pok¨¦mon, and each roar echoed heavily, sounding like rolling thunder. The vibrations it produced astonished the poachers and police officers fighting at the front, who didn¡¯t know what was happening.

    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom~~~~¡±

    All of the Pok¨¦mon were caught in the shockwave, and Terrance¡¯s heart raced. The intense battle made him feel suffocated.

    ¡°Swish! Swish! Swish!¡±

    A Weavile had somehow maneuvered through all the Pok¨¦mon, its icy gaze locked onto Terrance.

    Misdreavus, Beautifly, and Swablu quickly reacted and stood guard around Terrance. Facing the approaching Weavile, they didn¡¯t back down either.

    This Weavile looks fierce! Terrance remembered it was the Pok¨¦mon of the leader of the poachers¡­

    ¡°Boom! Boom!¡±

    Dark Pulse coalesced, and from the trajectory, it was evident that Terrance had be its prime target.

    But, Swablu and the others, with sharp eyes, stared at Weavile, as if to intimidate it not to approach. Energy was coalescing, on the brink of unleashing a powerful move!

    In the midst of this critical moment, suddenly, Terrance heard a female voice.

    The voice was not particrly pleasant to the ear, nor was it thunderous, but it was filled with a powerful and unyielding force. It was clear and concise, and it perfectly conveyed the essence ofmand.

    Then, an ink-purple ze spread out, spreading its majestic aura, surprising Terrence. A figure descended, like a jet fighter, at an incredible speed, carrying a terrifying killing intent.

    Terrance was not unfamiliar with this move; it was the powerful ¡°Dragon Rush¡±, which Swablu had awakened painstakingly!

    ¡°Garchomp, Dragon Rush!¡±

    A clear and decisive sound reached Terrance¡¯s ears, causing him to look up subconsciously. Weavile that had appeared menacing and potentially formidable just a moment ago was knocked flying, raising a cloud of dust and scattering sandy soil, losing consciousness.

    ¡°Who is it?!¡± Terrance was stunned.

    Completely stunned.

    Especially when he saw the neer¡¯s face, his eyes froze, seemingly realizing something but hesitating to confirm. However, in this situation, the neer was undoubtedly an ally.

    ¡°Let me help you,¡± the neer said.

    ¡°Thank you.¡±

    Garchomp, Lucario, Roserade, Spiritomb, Togekiss¡­ these rare and powerful Pok¨¦mon from Terrance¡¯s memory joined the battle, and the situation underwent a shocking reversal.

    With these Pok¨¦mon entering the fray, it seemed to have triggered a chain reaction, providing strong support to Terrance¡¯s side, causing the poachers to continuously retreat¡­

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 Chapter 106: Mysterious fireworks

    Chapter 106: Mysterious fireworks

    ¡°Get ready to use ¡®Raikou,''¡± Grey Feather felt as ufortable as if a stone was stuck in his heart.

    After a period of devastating battle, the poachers were gradually retreating under the relentless attacks of the police.

    Both the police and Pok¨¦mon had been tense, but they began to rx slightly as the poachers showed signs of great disadvantage.

    At this point, if they didn¡¯t forcefully break through the police blockade in front of them and waited for the arrival of the enemy¡¯s ¡°reinforcements,¡± then they would have no chance of escaping.

    Holding onto themunicator tightly, Grey Feather felt uneasy about themotioning from behind.

    Although he was really confident in the power of ¡°Raikou,¡± due to the previous conversation, he was feeling an inexplicable shadow looming over him, making him stifled.

    However, the oue is already decided. With the current police deployment, it is inevitable that they will be unable to turn the tides.

    ¡°Raikou¡± was their secret weapon, developed through technology that had never been revealed to the public. Grey Feathermanded the poachers to stay out of the attack range while instructing the research team to slowly adjust the attack area.

    Meanwhile, the police continued to press forward, seizing the opportunity for victory.

    One minuteter, the first surge of electricity flowed out of the machine, aided by aplex path, its power gradually expanding.

    With a buzz, a swarm of electric snakes wreaked havoc. Arcanine, a police Pok¨¦mon leading the charge, looked up in rm as lightning struck from the sky like a bolt of lightning, instantly sending it flying.

    The police had formed a tight-knit assault formation to pursue the poachers, but this gave the poachers an opportunity. Suddenly, several lightning bolts, carrying an extremely high voltage, struck down on the Pokemon at the forefront.

    As cries of agony echoed, the eyes of officers in the rear widened.

    ¡°Officer Jenny, they¡­ they¡¯ve brought out a new lightning weapon we¡¯ve never seen before!¡±

    In the rear, an officer looked on in shock at the ¡°Lightning Raikou,¡± his scalp tingling. Many Pok¨¦mon had already suffered indiscriminate lightning attacks, and the situation was dire.

    ¡°Our formation is too dense. If we continue to chase like this, their weapons will gradually rout our forces!¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t panic,¡± Officer Jenny said, her face darkening upon seeing the enemy¡¯s lightning weapon.

    ¡°What are we waiting for?¡±

    The officer was anxious, ¡°Many Pok¨¦mon are already injured; this is just wasting our strength.¡±

    ¡°Just a moment ago¡­ just a moment ago, Mr. Looker sent another message!¡±

    ¡°Mr. Looker?¡± The officer was perplexed.

    Mr. Looker was an elite of the International Police who had been brought in to assist in the arrest of the poacher gang. His parents served in the military, and even though he joined the police system when he was somewhat old, he has made significant achievements in a very short time.

    Particrly, his exceptional fighting skills had earned him a great reputation. During the assessment period, he had made a name for himself by easily taking down over a dozen opponents.

    On the poacher¡¯s side, Grey Feather suddenlyughed out loud as he watched the police forces, which were initially tightly packed together, gradually disperse by the lightning strikes.

    ¡°They¡¯re still advancing? Are these officers out of their minds? No matter, as long as we have ¡®Raikou,¡¯ we can easily crush their forces in one fell swoop. When they lose the support of their Pok¨¦mon, let¡¯s see how these police officers can stop us!¡±

    ¡°Send the ¡®Raikou¡¯ on both sides, capitalize on our advantage, and crush them!!¡±

    As the Police Pokemon rushed forward, they were helplessly struck down by lightning. Faced with the relentless technology that could unleash powerful attacks as long as it had energy, these Pokemon encountered strong resistance as they advanced.

    The police¡¯s advance was slowing down, but just a momentter, Grey Feather heard his subordinates¡¯ exmations: ¡°This is not good! There¡¯s a vehicleing from behind¡­ heading straight for us!¡±

    A typicalrge truck started to move, swaying back and forth, and in less than ten seconds, Grey Feather spotted the truck, particrly the direction it wasing from, which made his eyes sh with coldness.

    ¡°They¡¯ve finally shown themselves! Intruders.¡±

    Grey Feather snorted coldly. He had not expected the invaders to not be able to hold back after learning of their ns to counterattack. It was too easy to find them, almost too simple.

    ¡°Do they want to perish together with ¡®Raikou¡¯?¡±

    ¡°Then let me see, would I take you down first, or would the truck collide with ¡®Raikou¡¯ first?¡±

    ¡°Aim at them.¡±

    Seeing the other¡¯s intentions, Grey Feather snorted quietly. As therge truck approached the vehicle with the ¡°Raikou Device¡± at the front, several Pok¨¦mon condensed ¡°Hyper Beam¡± in their mouths and aimed it at the truck¡¯s front.

    Grey Feather was acutely aware that if the leading vehicle with the ¡°Raikou¡± was to be destroyed, the resulting chain reaction would be too much for them to handle.

    Although there were three ¡°Raikou,¡± the one with the widest attack range positioned in the front is the most crucial one.

    ¡°Wait-Wait a moment.¡±

    Grey Feather¡¯s eyes widened as he suddenly noticed a strange blue head at the driver¡¯s position of the approaching truck, with a pair of yellow eyes surrounded by ck circles¡­ staring right at him.

    All of Grey Feather¡¯s hair stood on end.

    His worldview seemed to crumble before him; it was a Croagunk, and the Croagunk was driving.

    ¡°This is ridiculous¡­ Attack it now!¡±

    Watching the Croagunk bare its white teeth, Grey Feather was filled with anger.

    Bang! Bang! Bang!

    Several Hyper Beams directly struck the approaching truck, blocking it halfway. However, everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to a red light.

    At the veryst moment before the Hyper Beams struck, Croagunk was recalled into a Pok¨¦ Ball!

    The person holding the red and white Pok¨¦ Ball was dressed simrly to the poachers, with a hat shading his face. It was clear that this person was not their member.

    Grey Feather was dazed as he watched this individual brazenly appear in front of them, before veins popped out on his forehead.

    What a joke, is he treating them as decorations, or as ordinary people!

    To enter the enemy¡¯s ranks to this extent was akin to suicide!

    Swish! Swish! Swish!

    In a matter of moments, the person who had recalled Croagunk was surrounded by several Pok¨¦mon. Then, in a move that left everyone astounded, the person raised their hands and made a surrender gesture.

    Then, he removed his hat, and with a serious expression, exined, ¡°I¡¯m just a passing traveler; I¡¯m not the real infiltrator.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t listen to his nonsense¡­ Take him down!¡±

    ¡°Nonsense? What kind of talk is that, don¡¯t you believe it?!¡±

    ¡­

    The sky was clear as a blue sheet of paper, a few thin white clouds driftingzily as if melting in the sunlight.

    Suddenly, an energy ball exploded in the silent sky, followed by a deafening roar, and small ¡°missiles¡± wereunched into the air.

    ¡°What is this?¡±

    The police, Grey Feather, and many poachers were caught off guard by the unexpected turn of events in the sky, and they cried out in disbelief.

    Following the explosion of the energy ball, another one slowly rose, illuminating the entire sky, and meteor-like sparks descended from the sky.

    Grey Feather had considered the possibility of an aerial attack by the police, and there should have been personnel dedicated to defend against it. Moreover, attacking from the sky was extremely dangerous, and the police rarely had such tactical training.

    The fiery, burning orb that appeared in the sky, the tremendous sound it made when it erupted, and the spectacr disy before its destruction upon impact left everyone wide-eyed.

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 Chapter 107: Draco Meteor and Explosion

    Chapter 107: Draco Meteor and Explosion

    ¡°Who is that?¡±

    Grey Feather¡¯s eyes widened, his brain rapidly analyzing the person surrounded before him, their disguise skills, and their infiltration abilities. They must be an elite from the police force. Could it be that there were more than two people like him who had infiltrated them?

    With a voice filled with strong doubt, he suddenly felt a chill. ¡°It can¡¯t be¡­ It can¡¯t be happening.¡±

    In such a short amount of time, even the police couldn¡¯t havepletely surrounded them so quickly unless some unexpected external factors were involved.

    Grey Feather¡¯smunicator remained in constant contact with his subordinates, and faint electrical sounds emanated from it, leaving him with a bewildered look in his eyes.

    The other two trucks equipped with ¡°Raikou¡± devices were destroyed by a mysterious move that descended from the sky, and they had lost all contact with the personnel responsible for targeting the aerial attack!!

    ¡­

    ¡°Haha, those two kids did well!¡±

    Mr. Looker watched the astonishing scene with a satisfied smile. Just as everyone was captivated by this sudden turn of events, Mr. Looker¡¯s agile movements propelled him like an arrow, delivering a knee strike to an unsuspecting Ariados, sending it flying through a gap.

    If one were to judge,bels like ¡°Pokemon-likebat instincts¡± would surely be applied to Mr. Looker.

    ¡°Don¡¯t let him escape!¡±

    Watching his stunned subordinates, Grey Feather¡¯s voice cracked as he yelled, ¡°Protect thest ¡®Raikou¡¯!¡±

    In the midst of the poacher crowd, a shriek immediately rang out, and the hand of the scientist at the front blocking the police¡¯s progress trembled, causing panic among most of them.

    Grey Feather couldn¡¯t figure out any possible scenarios, no matter how hard he thought. The enemy¡¯s attack had been too sudden, and he was well aware of his subordinates¡¯ capabilities. There was no way they could be defeated so easily.

    Unless the other side deployed high-end individualbatants at the level of the ¡°Elite Four.¡± But from what he knew, there is no chance for it happening and there is also no possibility that they would cooperate with an Elite Four under such unexpected circumstances.

    Under the mounting pressure from behind, the poachers sought to swiftly break through the approaching police, so they pushed the energy consumption of the ¡°Raikou¡± to its maximum. Lightning rampaged andpletely halted the police¡¯s advance, preventing them from moving forward.

    The roars from afar converged into a wave of sound that repeatedly struck Grey Feather¡¯s heart. The falling meteorites, especially, made him tremble with fear.

    ¡°This is a special move, a powerful Dragon-Type move, Draco Meteor!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s¡­.it¡¯s absolutely impossible. This kind of destructive power is on par with top Trainers. Aside from the Elite Four, who else could possibly appear here¡­ ording to my investigation, there¡¯s no chance the Elite Four would appear on this battlefield!¡±

    Large beads of sweat dripped down from Grey Feather¡¯s forehead. Draco Meteor alone wouldn¡¯t be enough to make him react this way, but the person who could defeat his team so quickly was definitely not ordinary.

    ¡°This sound¡­ It¡¯s Gyarados, and the cries of different Pokemon¡­ Could it be¡­¡± It seemed like he had realized something, connecting it to Bte going out of control. He felt a chill down his spine, sensing that his n was slowly unraveling for unknown reasons.

    ¡­

    In reality, despite Grey Feather¡¯s orders to closely protect thest ¡°Raikou¡±, someone found a way to slip through.

    ¡°You¡¯re not going to go crazy again, are you?¡±

    A Pokemon that looked like it was wearing an elegant evening dress used ¡°Telepathy¡± tomunicate with a man.

    ¡°So what if I do?¡±

    The man smiled faintly. ¡°Once we destroy this, the police on the other side cane through easily, right?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s¡­.too dangerous.¡±

    A green ribbon on the Pokemon¡¯s chest connected to the middle of its horn, extending to its glove-like arms. It appeared as if it were wearing a long dress on its upper body. At this moment, it crossed its arms, looking very nervous.

    ¡°We can leave the way we came. Don¡¯t you have confidence?¡± the man said.

    Seemingly sensing the man¡¯s determination, the Pokemon lowered its head and didn¡¯t say anything more.

    ¡°Who is it!!!!¡±

    Following a sound of exmation, the man was discovered hiding inside the truck, and he gestured for silence.

    ¡°A¡­a cripple!¡±

    The poacher who discovered this person had eyes wide open as he looked at the man lying inside the truck, whose pant leg was swaying in the wind, and an expression of disbelief crossed his face.

    Another intruder? What a joke. Since when could a cripple be an intruder?

    ¡°What are you doing here? Ariados, use String Shot to first restrain him!!¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re too impatient,¡± the man sighed. ¡°Gardevoir¡­¡±

    ¡°Use Telekinesis to send the silk back.¡±

    Following the man¡¯s orders, Gardevoir began manipting its mysterious powers. The rapidly approaching silk threads stopped in mid-air, then turned and shot back, tightly binding Ariados.

    However, at this moment, more and more people inside and outside the truck were drawn by the noise, eyeing this unfamiliar figure suspiciously.

    ¡°Control the machine to ¡®attack¡¯ the intruder!!¡±

    ¡°Hurry up and subdue him!¡±

    Gardevoir transmitted a message: ¡°It could take a dozen seconds, or it could be just one second, but you must hold on tight to me. I¡¯ll do my best to avoid the aftermath.¡±

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    The man nced at the crowd,pletely ignoring their order to attack, instead he did something that left everyone dumbfounded and terrified!!

    Beside him, Gardevoir instantly formed an Energy Ball and threw it directly at¡­ a well-concealed location, the fuel tank!

    ¡°You idiot¡­ He¡¯s gone crazy!! He hit the fuel tank!!¡± A furious roar came through themunication device connected to the vehicle, and everyone felt a sense of absurdity in their hearts.

    With a loud click, the fuel tank ruptured, causing everyone¡¯s pupils to contract. Faced with the poachers blocking their way, the man held Gardevoir. The poachers who witnessed this scene and those who heard the voice from themunicator were all terrified and hastily fled from the scene.

    Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

    Golden mes surged upward, and with a massive explosion, a towering column of fire engulfed the area, leaving everyone speechless.

    The researchers and poachers who had hurriedly run out of the vehicle were swept away by the tremendous shockwaves to some distance away. Those who were still conscious listened to the deafening roar, feeling the burning heat on their bodies with a sense of dread.

    Madman. They had encountered a real madman, who had ced so many people in danger. If the explosion had happened just a few seconds earlier, who knows what terrible price they would have paid.

    Both the police, Mr. Looker, and Grey Feather were stunned by the massive explosion, not to mention the bewildered poachers and Terrance in the distance.

    ¡°What¡­ What¡¯s happening!¡±

    ¡°How is this possible!¡±

    Grey Feather let out a heart-wrenching scream. A series of unexpected events had crushed his fantasies, as the enemy had destroyed the three important trump cards he had kept as a trump card, without even showing their face..

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 Chapter 108: Right or Wrong

    Chapter 108: Right or Wrong

    Under the gaze of countless dazed eyes, the series of loud explosions signaled the failure of the poacher gang.

    The police had not yet fully deployed their forces, but three of their most important trump card weapons were destroyed from within. Thest line of defense in the poachers¡¯ hearts was torn apart by this series of explosions, their morale slowly fading.

    ¡°What¡­ happened?¡±

    ¡°Charge! Charge! Full speed ahead!¡± On the police side, it was as if they¡¯d been injected with adrenaline. Without the suppression from the ck technology, their speed was fully unleashed. They charged forward, covering several hundred meters in an instant.

    ¡°Impossible¡­ at least three people possess such infiltration capabilities?!¡±

    Merely infiltrating isn¡¯t enough; one must also possess the strength and cunning to destroy ¡°Raikou¡± amidst the heavy defenses of numerous poachers. Even in the police force, people with such talents are extremely rare. Yet now, three of them had suddenly appeared here, which was simply unbelievable.

    The silencested only for a few seconds before it was instantly shattered by shouts and screams.

    The poachers and the police once again began to fight, but having just lost their trump card and having their defenses shattered by a series of explosive changes, how much energy and focus did the poachers have left to fight the police?

    Especially with unfamiliar Pok¨¦mon entering the battle from all sides, it put even more pressure on the poachers.

    The battle was lost, and there was no way to escape. So, when police said their usual ¡°surrender for lenient treatment¡±, a few poachers began to raise their hands, not wishing to fight to the end.

    Seeing this scene, Grey Feather¡¯s face turnedpletely pale. He and two otherbat officers were the only ones left holding their ground under the police¡¯s suppression. However, they were ultimately outnumbered by the opposing forces. Grey Feather did not expect that before more police could surround them, they would be defeated by this group of people.

    The gradual copse of their forces rapidly weakened the poachers¡¯ power. By the time they faced off against the police, they had almost no strength left to use.

    And when Mr. Looker, who possessed god-tier disguise abilities and mobility, once again personally subdued Grey Feather, it marked the official end of the arrest operation.

    None of the poachers had expected that they would be so thoroughly and absurdly suppressed.

    The turn of events was too sudden, leaving them with no time to react. The question of who these people were and what they had done was the biggest mystery in the minds of the arrested poachers.

    Chandler felt extremely frustrated. As the second-inmand of the poacher organization, his strength was by no means weak. Yet, he had been inexplicably and easily sniped by two kids. This frustration was something that outsiders couldn¡¯t understand.

    When they were arrested, all the poachers were bound tightly and kept under strict control by the police.

    ¡­

    ¡°Terrance!¡±

    Mr. Looker gave Terrance a warm hug, and it was no exaggeration to say that Terrance had made a significant contribution to the sessful capture of the poachers.

    Thinking back to the scene where he had seen Terrance and Cynthia at that location,manding numerous Pok¨¦mon to defeat the poachers effortlessly, Mr. Looker was still somewhat astonished. He couldn¡¯t understand why Terrance and an unfamiliar female Trainer would appear here.

    But the situation had been urgent at the time, and they couldn¡¯tmunicate much. Nevertheless, as the onlybat force, they had yed a huge role in destroying the poaching organization.

    ¡°Mr. Looker, I didn¡¯t expect to meet again in such circumstances,¡± Terrance had an exhausted look on his face, but he still managed to give a smile.

    ¡°Yeah, although I don¡¯t know why you guys are here, you¡¯ve done a great job,¡± Looker smiled, looking at the two of them with some admiration. However, he noticed that neither Terrance nor the female Trainer appeared too excited, which puzzled him.

    Isn¡¯t helping the police apprehend poachers a great recognition and encouragement for them?

    But little did Mr. Looker know that the two individuals before him were not ordinary people.

    One was a freak with the consciousness of an adult trapped in a 10-year-old¡¯s body.

    And the other was destined to be a prominent figure who will shape the future of the entire Sinnoh.

    So, how could they be so excited about this that they couldn¡¯t control themselves like little children,pletely expressing their emotions?

    ¡°It was too dangerous¡­ but, at least, everyone is safe.¡± Mr. Looker said.

    ¡°There¡¯s one more thing¡­¡± Terrance suddenly said.

    ¡°What?¡± Looker asked in surprise.

    ¡°I want to meet their leader,¡± Terrance said calmly.

    Not only Looker but even Cynthia was taken aback, looking at Terrance in confusion. Among the two of them, only Looker had a slight understanding of Terrance, but it wasn¡¯t deep. Terrance¡¯s involvement in the poacher incident was already quite dramatic, so what did he want with the poacher¡¯s leader?

    After a moment of hesitation, considering Terrance¡¯s role in this incident, Looker agreed.

    ¡°No problem.¡±

    ¡­

    Grey Feather, the prominent poacher at the forefront of Sinnoh¡¯s most wanted list, now resembled a weary old man, despondently detained on the side.

    Once in the spotlight, the big boss whomanded hundreds of poachers ultimately couldn¡¯t escape justice.

    Mainly because their actions this time were too tant. From the beginning at Stark Mountain toter at Amp ins, it was as if they were holding signs and shouting through megaphones, saying, ¡°I¡¯m here,e and get me,¡± to the police.

    Even theiring to North Lake was more or less part of the police¡¯s predicted actions.

    So, they failed for two main reasons:

    First: their whereabouts were too exposed, and their personnel were scattered, giving the police ample preparation time.

    Second: they had bad luck.

    Sensing someone calling his name, Grey Feather lifted his head, his eyes devoid of anger as he looked at the personing towards him.

    A teenager, about 13 or 14 years ole. He didn¡¯t recognize him, but there was something about him that seemed familiar.

    Following behind Terrance was Mr. Looker, who hade here with Terrance. The police wouldn¡¯t allow Terrance to make contact with the poacher¡¯s leader alone.

    ¡°Mr. Grey Feather, please allow me to address you as such,¡± Terrance spoke up.

    ¡°I am¡­ one of the students of Crown Academy, Terrance.¡±

    It was only when Grey Feather heard this name that his eyes lit up, and he stared at Terrance intently.

    ¡°I came here because of something you once said to us. I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ve forgotten it or not.¡±

    ¡°You said that people like us, born with privilege, can never understand your pain. We¡¯re like greenhouse flowers. But I can tell you clearly that I, Terrance from Farbor Town in the Hoenn region, a guy who couldn¡¯t even register as a Trainer, made it all the way here with just 2000 League Coins.¡±

    ¡°I earned the title of Breeder through my own efforts and secured the opportunity to study at Crown Academy through my actions. It¡¯s not as absolute as you im, but as long as one is willing to strive, anyone can have a chance at sess.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not saying this to deny anything. I have no representativeness or persuasiveness. But if this were twenty years ago, I might not have been able to achieve everything I have now. But today, I have seeded. I just wanted to express my viewpoint¡­¡±

    ¡°Everything in this world is progressing. Mr. Grey Feather, please believe that the future system will be more sound. This world is far from as dark as you describe. There are still many things worth pursuing, protecting, and exploring.¡±

    ¡°Please wait and see¡­.¡± Terrance concluded.

    There is nothing purely right or purely wrong. The biases that arise from the concepts formed by all experiences are unchangeable. Right and wrong can only be judged by history.

    As Terrance left, he could only hear Grey Feather¡¯sughter, which was ambiguous and full of loneliness.

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 Chapter 109: Julian

    Chapter 109: Julian

    Finally, it¡¯s over! Terrance stretchedzily, feeling exhausted, but he knew there were a number of things waiting for him to deal with, so he won¡¯t be resting anytime soon.

    The course of the event, what he witnessed, all needed to be recorded to assist the police. Only bypleting this could the case be perfectly concluded.

    ¡°It¡¯s been a while.¡±

    Terrance and his group came to a halt, surprised as they looked at the man sitting on the ground, covered in dust. The man was missing a leg and now sat cross-legged on the ground, looking as if he had just been through a major battle, appearing incredibly weary.

    ¡°I know¡­¡± Mr. Looker smiled, greeting the man.

    Terrance immediately realized. This man¡­..must be the one who had destroyed the poachers¡¯ weapon at the front, right?

    ¡°I wasn¡¯t talking to you, Looker, but to the girl behind you,¡± the man shook his head and said.

    ¡°Uhh¡­you¡­¡± Looker¡¯s mouth twitched, but he also turned around to look at Cynthia.

    ¡°Teacher Julian, it¡¯s been a while,¡± Cynthia said.

    ¡°It hasn¡¯t been that long; I just didn¡¯t expect to run into you here. The thing that happened afterward, you had a hand in it, right?¡± Julian wore a knowing expression. If it¡¯s Cynthia¡­.then everything makes sense.

    However, Cynthia shook her head and said, ¡°I merely helped a bit. The main credit goes to Mr. Looker and Terrance.¡±

    Teacher Julian?

    Hearing this form of address, Terrance recalled something. The person appeared to be a teacher from Crown Academy, responsible for instructing the Battle ss. What made Terrance remember his name distinctly was one thing¡­he was the teacher who challenged Cynthia to a battle and lost.

    ¡°It¡¯s him,¡± Terrance muttered in surprise. After losing in the battle, this teacher had resigned from the position of the Battle ss teacher, and he had no idea what he had been up to since then. He had never expected to run into him here. Moreover, Terrance¡¯s eyes fell on the man¡¯s legs¡­a disabled person, as a teacher at the academy?

    Although Teacher Julian had often been discussed by students privately because of his defeat in the battle, no one had mentioned that he was a disabled person.

    Julian noticed Terrance, and his Crown Academy special uniform clearly indicated his identity.

    The reason Crown Academy¡¯s teachers¡­.him and Teresa, did not follow orders and rushed over here first, was precisely due to these seven students who went to North Lake for training.

    ¡°I received a message earlier that Teacher Teresa has already found the students, and none of them are in danger,¡± Julian said. ¡°So, Student Terrance, are you prepared to exin why you¡¯re here?¡±

    Terrance hesitated for a moment, ¡°To save my Pok¨¦mon. Isn¡¯t that only natural?¡±

    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, why did youe alone, and did you consider the danger of doing so?¡± Julian suddenly raised his voice, staring at Terrance, as if he wanted a satisfactory answer.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t think about it, but I had no other choice,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°Besides, I believe that acting alone would increase the chances of sess, so I could only use some tricks.¡±

    At this point, Terrance looked at Mr. Looker and expressed his gratitude, ¡°Thanks to Mr. Looker for teaching me the knowledge I needed to do all this sessfully.¡±

    Looker, Cynthia, Julian, all looked at Terrance in surprise, and a strange thought arose in their hearts. Is he really a rookie Trainer?

    ¡°If Terrance hadn¡¯t released so many Pok¨¦mon to help, I would have had a hard time dealing with these poachers alone,¡± Cynthia suddenly said, ¡°and¡­ Terrance is truly remarkable.¡±

    Cynthia recalled when she fought alongside Terrance, and his astonishingmands¡­ After Garchomp had used Draco Meteor, Terrance gave a surprisingmand to Swablu.

    ¡°Watch closely, learn it, and use your full strength.¡±

    This absurd statement, if Cynthia hadn¡¯t seen Swablu actually use Draco Meteor with her own eyes, she wouldn¡¯t have believed it at all. A Pokemon that previously couldn¡¯t use the powerful Dragon Type move Draco Meteor, managed to learn it quickly just by witnessing it once, and its power was so remarkable.

    How well must a Trainer know their own Pok¨¦mon to confidently give such amand?

    Terrance had this confidence because he understood the uniqueness of Swablu, its affinity for Dragon-type energy, and he knew exactly how far Swablu had progressed. Moreover, with the ¡°Garchomp¡± demonstrating a highly standardized Draco Meteor right in front of it, it was only natural that Swablu learned it with just one look.

    Since Swablu could inherit Dragon Rush through its parents, it wasn¡¯t an exaggeration for it to learn Draco Meteor. The culture solution that Master Victor spent an enormous amount of resources to create haspletely transformed and activated Swablu¡¯s Dragon Type bloodline, making it no less formidable than most Altaria in its current state.

    During the challenge against Crown Academy, Cynthia had no idea that such a promising Trainer was hiding in the academy. Terrance, on his own, infiltrated the poacher gang and aplished the most crucial step in their destruction. It was precisely due to his impact in the rear that Julian had a better opportunity to cause disruption in the front.

    The key to this victoryy in the fact that Terrance released many Pokemon, which disrupted the opponent¡¯s ns from the inside.

    Even at her age, Cynthia hadn¡¯t been as ridiculous as Terrance.

    ¡°¡­As a student of Crown Academy, you truly are quite amazing,¡± Julian said after a brief silence, looking deeply at Terrance. He didn¡¯t often give such praise to Trainers, especially after witnessing Cynthia¡¯s strength.

    ¡°Your habit¡­ hasn¡¯t changed, has it?¡± Looker shook his head.

    ¡°No need. I forgot to introduce myself properly. Before I joined Crown Academy, I was an International Police officer, just like Mr. Looker,¡± Julian said.

    Cynthia and Terrance both noticed the hint of loneliness in Julian¡¯s words, and with his disability, they quickly understood the reasons behind it.

    ¡°It¡¯s all because this guy is too reckless in his actions.¡± Looker sighed, feeling a bit regretful about his former colleague.

    ¡°I have no regrets,¡± Julian replied, shooting a faint nce at Looker. He propped himself up with his hands and continued, ¡°And my philosophy remains unchanged. Most Trainers are just good-for-nothing, engaging in battles that are empty and overly theatrical, which only further tarnishes this profession. Sinceing to Crown Academy, I¡¯ve be even more convinced of this philosophy. Most Trainersck the necessary qualities.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re forcing people to do things they don¡¯t want to do. Times have changed, so leave the battles to people like us,¡± Looker said.

    ¡°I don¡¯t care about that. Talented Trainers will shine no matter the era.¡± After saying this, Julian directed his gaze at Cynthia. ¡°Among the many young Trainers I¡¯ve met, she¡¯s the only one I can truly acknowledge.¡±

    ¡°Even in the International Police, she would rank as one of the best. She¡¯s truly remarkable.¡±

    Gazing at Cynthia with admiration, Julian felt a wave of emotion. Although they were both Trainers, the gap between them was insurmountable, whether it was in terms of talent, qualities, or imagination; Cynthia outshone him by far.

    Weak Trainers couldn¡¯t even earn recognition from Gyms, while powerful Trainers could rival the battle-hardened elite officers of the police. A qualified Trainer had transformed their Pok¨¦mon into their right-hand man, creating an effect where one plus one equaled more than two.

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 Chapter 110: Commendation, unknown reward

    Chapter 110: Commendation, unknown reward

    Terrance had heard about Teacher Julian being quite strict with the students at the academy, which seems to be rted to his own experiences. Terrance didn¡¯t know the specific details, but it appeared that Julian didn¡¯t approve of most of the Gym battles and League Conferences that trainers participate in these days.

    Only the Trainers who can potentially reach the level of an Elite Four Champion in the future can earn the recognition and admiration of a teacher with an International Police background like him.

    Hearing this, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but observe a moment of silence for Teacher Julian¡¯s past students. It was truly unfortunate that the bar was set so high at the level of Sinnoh Champion. It must have been challenging for them.

    Next, Mr. Looker started taking statements of Cynthia and Terrance.

    What surprised Terrance was that if he had genuinely been inadvertently involved in this incident, then Cynthia had apparently single-handedly destroyed one of their small branches and then tracked them all the way here.

    The difference between ¡°identally getting involved in trouble¡± and ¡°actively seeking trouble¡± made Terrance understand why Cynthia had already ascended to the position of an Elite Four while other Trainers of the same age were still striving for the League Conference.

    ¡°What a cheat,¡± Terrance murmured to himself, wondering when he could reach such heights.

    ¡°Thank you both for your assistance. If all goes well, you should receive themendation and rewards you deserve for your actions and help after this,¡± Mr. Looker smiled at the end.

    Considering their age, themendation might be kept secret, but League definitely wouldn¡¯t be stingy with the rewards as they want to befriend such promising young Trainers.

    Especially when they yed a crucial role in capturing the poacher gang.

    ¡°Mr. Looker, I have a question,¡± Terrance knew it might be rude, but he asked his question anyway. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, was their target Water Source Stone in North Lake?¡±

    ¡°Not only that, but they also targeted the Fire Source Stone and Thunder Source Stone just recently. The police are still unclear about their motives. To hide their mission to North Lake, they even dispersed most of their members to disrupt the police¡¯s movements.¡±

    ¡°Have the poachers been sessfully apprehended?¡± Cynthia asked.

    Looker hesitated for a moment and then decided not to hide the truth from the two young Trainers, ¡°Unfortunately, the members of the poacher gang who were dispersed, along with a significant portion of their forces, changed their ns at thest minute. Under the guidance of a poacher with the code name ¡®J,¡¯ they betrayed Grey Feather and took away most of the technical data.¡±

    ¡°In addition, based on what we know, a key criminal escaped during this operation,¡± Looker continued, looking a bit troubled. ¡°He is an internationally notorious criminal. Although he hasn¡¯tmitted any heinous crimes, his style of operation has given many international forces headaches.¡±

    ¡°Who is this person?¡± Not only Cynthia, even Terrance was curious.

    ¡°These matters are a bit too distant for you, but I can tell you his international arrest codename: 1412.¡±

    Cynthia might have some understanding of these unfamiliar codenames, but Terrance was clueless. However, after this incident, these things wouldn¡¯t concern him anymore, and pursuing a peaceful school life was what he should focus on next.

    Hezily stretched, thinking about the numerous troubles he had encountered in less than a year of joining the school. It was quite troublesome; perhaps studying was a more peaceful choice.

    ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.

    The training journey came to an end, and naturally, Terrance returned to Crown Academy with Teacher Julian. Gyarados and the Water Source Stone were returned to North Lake, and the other six students also safely returned. It was sheer luck within misfortune that there were no significant losses.

    Crown Academy had a total of around a hundred teachers and students. In reality, the number of students enrolling in Crown Academy had been dwindling over the years, but overall, the presence of the new students was still quite strong.

    Particrly, Terrance, a new student of the Breeder ss, had knocked out fellow students during the training journey and had single-handedly taken on poachers. It was unclear who had leaked this information from among the students, but suddenly, Terrance became a public figure within the academy. This Breeder ss freshman, who had previously kept a low profile, had all of his deeds brought to light at once.

    In his first-ever Hearthome City Pok¨¦mon Contest that he participated in, he imed victory with an absolute disy of strength.

    Within less than a year of joining the academy, he managed to reach the third level of the Tower of Confusion and hold on for three minutes!

    At such an astonishing young age, he had already earned the qualification of a Junior Breeder, reaching a level equal to that of a graduate before even joining the academy!

    Terrance became a hot topic at Crown Academy.

    ¡°Who the hell did it¡­¡± On the other side, Terrance was having a headache. The six students, Jinbe, Misanji, Tobias, Orange, Yuko, and Seiji, were all grateful to Terrance for retrieving their Pokemon, but they were also hurt by his sudden attack that left them unconscious. Such ack of trust was a major blow to them.

    They could understand it, but they couldn¡¯t ept it; this was the sentiment shared by the six students.

    While Terrance didn¡¯t mind their thoughts, given the subsequent developments and everyone¡¯s safe return, it was the best possible oue. If he had to make the choice again, he would do the same.

    What surprised Terrance the most, however, was that the academy organized amendation ceremony for this incident.

    This news was rather astonishing. While the poacher incident was serious, it shouldn¡¯t have escted to this level. Moreover, Terrence himself believed that if it weren¡¯t for the help of others, his own contributions would have hardly been noteworthy.

    Nevertheless, themendation ceremony proceeded as scheduled. It not only honored Terrance but also acknowledged Teacher Julian, who had yed a crucial role in destruction at the end. While there were no casualties in this incident, Terrance and Teacher Julian¡¯s actions served as great motivation for the students.

    Thismendation primarily focused on Terrance and Teacher Julian, with the police force receiving only brief mention. As for Cynthia, whom Terrance believed had been a significant help, her contribution was barely acknowledged.

    Terrance understood that the academy couldn¡¯t be unaware of the details. However, this approach was taken to boost morale. Several months ago, Cynthia had rocked Crown Academy¡¯s reputation even more severely than this current incident. To reignite the enthusiasm of the students, they needed some newsworthy topic to lift their spirits.

    Not many people were familiar with Terrance, and those present were mostly older than him. Commending Terrance¡¯s progress, hard work, and dedication in front of all the students made everyone wear an odd expression. Most of the students silently vowed to make their own mark in the uing promotion exam.

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 Chapter 111: Fire-type PokÃ©mon Egg

    Chapter 111: Fire-type Pok¨¦mon Egg

    Crimson skies, patterns resembling fiery clouds filled the heavens, weaving a beautiful and pure expanse for the Pok¨¦mon egg.

    Terrance cradled a Pok¨¦mon egg, shifting his gaze from left to right. At times, he would look up at the sky, and at others, he would bow his head with a deep sigh¡­..Clearly, this was the egg of a Fire-type Pok¨¦mon.

    Terrance hadn¡¯t expected that the reward from the police would be a g and this Pok¨¦mon egg. It wasn¡¯t that the reward from the police was inadequate; it¡¯s just that Terrance was not prepared to take care of another Pok¨¦mon at this moment.

    This reward¡­.came as a sudden surprise to Terrance.

    ¡°Terrance,e out for a moment,¡± a female voice from outside interrupted the distressed Terrance.

    ¡°Teacher Teresa¡­¡± Terrance began with a smile, but the smile quickly froze on his face because she was holding a te of dark food emitting a weird aura.

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Terrance forced a chuckle. If it were Pok¨¦mon cuisine, Teacher Teresa was undoubtedly a true master, an expert. However, when it came to human food¡­.it would certainly send shivers down the spine of those who tasted it. One te is enough to end it all.

    ¡°Don¡¯t make that face. I¡¯ve brought good news,¡± Teacher Teresa said earnestly.

    ¡°What is it?¡± Terrance asked, puzzled.

    ¡°Recently, the academy recognized your efforts. After considering it, they decided to reward you with some material goods as a token of appreciation for saving Gyarados and the students¡¯ Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    Terrance paused for a moment, but in the next instant, Teacher Teresa patted his shoulder and said casually, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it¡­ You see, upon seeing the reward sent by the police, the academy felt that merely awarding you some credits wouldn¡¯t be appropriate. They were concerned you might be unhappy.¡±

    Not¡­ happy?

    Terrance wore a bitter expression. Was he really that childish?

    Moreover, being able to study at the academy for free already made him content. Terrance has always been a person who is content with what he has.

    ¡°It¡¯s a very practical reward. The academy has prepared a year¡¯s worth of Pok¨¦mon food for you; of course, it is only limited to the Pok¨¦mon you currently have in your possession.¡±

    ¡°A year¡¯s worth of food?¡± Terrance¡¯s eyes lit up. This was a real lifesaver. After sending Probopass away, Swablu, Beautifly, and the Pok¨¦mon not yet born would require a lot of food for nourishment. Moreover, the academy¡¯s food was mostly high-quality, prepared by specialized Breeders. Even if they only ate the food, a Pok¨¦mon could grow exceptionally well.

    And there was little Misdreavus as well. Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon didn¡¯t require just energy-based food; they simply had fewer suitable food options. However, with the academy¡¯s funding, he could provide a variety of nutritious food to little Misdreavus.

    ¡°Are they trying to¡­.bind me to the academypletely?¡± Terrance chuckled to himself.

    This gesture from them wasn¡¯t merely a reward; it was meant to give him a sense of belonging, identity, and recognition as a member of Crown Academy.

    Terrance pondered, and it did seem to have an element of targeted training¡­..However, he didn¡¯t dislike it as he had started with nothing, and besides his youth, he didn¡¯t have any other standout qualities. Perhaps it was because of his rtionship with Master Victor, and the academy valued his potential and wanted to focus on nurturing and looking after him. But such things weremon in any ce.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t worried either because he believed he had the qualifications to receive these benefits. Moreover,pared to other tightly bound ¡°corporations,¡± ¡°organizations,¡± or ¡°forces,¡± a ce like the academy was already quite free.

    If Terrance could achieve sess in the future, bing a figure at the level of the Elite Four, and use his influence to endorse Crown Academy, then the academy¡¯s investment wouldn¡¯t be in vain, and if Terrance was willing to return and teach at the academy in the future, it would be considered a significant gain.

    The academy did all this to ensure that Terrance would remain connected to the academy even after graduation.

    ¡°Well, that sounds great,¡± Terrance had no qualms in epting it once he understood everything. With no resources to his name right now, he had to seize every opportunity; besides he also had a favorable impression of the academy.

    ¡°There¡¯s one more thing!¡± Teacher Teresa hesitated.

    ¡°What is it?¡± Terrance asked, intrigued.

    ¡°There¡¯s someone who wants to meet you,¡± Teacher Teresa said, ¡°But it¡¯s up to you to decide. Think it over carefully before you answer him.¡±

    Terrance was acquainted with the person who wanted to meet him, Julian, a former teacher with a police background who used to be in charge of the Battle ss. He had resigned from his position after losing a battle against Cynthia and Terrance didn¡¯t know what he was up to now.

    Terrance knew the person who wanted to meet him, but he didn¡¯t expect to have any further interactions with him after that. Teacher Julian was a former police officer who had once taught the Battle ss. After losing to Cynthia in a battle, he resigned from his position. It was unclear what he was doing now.

    Receiving Julian¡¯s invitation, Terrance had no idea what the teacher had in mind, but he couldn¡¯t refuse the meeting and had to go with a head full of doubts to see for himself what the teacher wanted.

    Upon meeting, both of them remained silent, creating an awkward atmosphere. Terrance took the initiative to break the tension and asked, ¡°Teacher Julian, I¡¯m curious about what happened to those poachers. How were they dealt with?¡±

    ¡°Those poachers? They faced legal consequences, but the interesting part is that their leader imed to be framed and also exposed another big fish ¨C the president of the True Red Corporation. Although he has absconded to avoid punishment, they managed to dig up a lot of evidence of his illegal activities. Now, even the corporation has been acquired by a young entrepreneur¡­¡±

    As Julian spoke, he seemed to feel that the conversation had drifted off course and asked a peculiar question, ¡°Why did you choose to study breeding knowledge?¡±

    Terrance was taken aback for a moment before replying, ¡°Because the entry barrier for breeding knowledge is low, and once you reach intermediate level, many businesses will be eager to hire you, elevating you to a white-cor status.¡±

    Julian smiled, not surprised by this response. After obtaining Terrance¡¯s information from the academy and contacting Looker to review Terrance¡¯s records, he had gained some understanding of this student.

    ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that your primary goal in studying breeding knowledge is for the money?¡± he asked.

    ¡°At first, yes. But I also believe that breeding skills indirectly affect a Trainer¡¯s abilities,¡± Terrance exined. ¡°I think an Intermediate Breeder is the dividing line. Below that level, it¡¯s the highest standard that an ordinary Trainer can achieve. It provides a thorough understanding of Pokemon growth, behavior, and food, allowing Trainers to better unearth their own and their Pokemon¡¯s potential.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re not wrong,¡± Julian agreed. ¡°So, do you aspire to be a Top Trainer?¡±

    ¡°Top Trainer¡­ I haven¡¯t really thought about it. But I do n to earn the title of Top Coordinator,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Why?¡± Julian asked, puzzled.

    Terrance hesitated for a moment, unsure of Julian¡¯s intentions, but there was nothing to hide. ¡°It¡¯s a dream,¡± he said.

    ¡°Anything else?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s more easily attainable.¡±

    To be honest, Terrance didn¡¯t have a strong obsession with bing a Top Coordinator. His main goal was to let the people at the Old Green House see him step onto the Grand Festival¡¯s stage with Beautifly, fulfilling their childhood dream.

    Additionally, Terrance genuinely believed that bing a Top Coordinator was¡­ simpler.

    This was the conclusion he reached after looking up the past records of Top Coordinators. Compared to traditional Trainers, Coordinators seem to excel only in showcasing the charm of their Pok¨¦mon in various ways. In terms of actual battle prowess, the average level of Coordinators is much lower.

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 Chapter 112: Real Trainer

    Chapter 112: Real Trainer

    ¡°More easily attainable?!¡±

    Julian shook his head in surprise, looking dazedly at Terrance. ¡°Is this your ultimate goal?¡±

    Ultimate goal?

    Terrance thought for a moment, recalling his most extravagant idea¡­ That¡¯s right, it was to give everyone at Old Green House the ability to pursue their dreams. Taiga, who wanted to explore different regions and savor delicious food, Chisana, who aspired to be a Top Coordinator, Scarlet, who wanted to pass on the legacy of the Old Green House, Myu, who dreamed of bing a big star, and Rina, who aspired to be a public prosecutor¡­..There was also the eldest, Ayan, who had no grand ambitions but simply wanted to work hard for the people of Old Green House, just like Terrance.

    The only way to provide them with a life they want was through money and fame, wasn¡¯t it?

    Money could sustain the entire Old Green House and support everyone¡¯s dreams, enabling even the kids who aren¡¯t educated to take their first steps.

    Fame could offer them various opportunities and a chance to pursue their dreams because of their association with Terrance.

    Breeders, if they reach the intermediate level, can make themselves richer, and if they be a Top Coordinator, even a single endorsement ad can bring them endless fame and ie.

    All of these were paths to help him reach his goal.

    ¡°No, it would be more urate to say that they are all means to reach my ultimate goal,¡± Terrance replied.

    Julian pped his head, wearing a pained expression. He simply couldn¡¯tmunicate with Terrance. They had been talking for a long time, but their thoughts were still onpletely different wavelengths.

    ¡°Have you ever considered bing a real Trainer?¡± Julian asked impatiently, getting straight to the point.

    ¡°Trainer? Aren¡¯t Breeders and Coordinators also Trainers?¡± Terrance asked, already knowing the answer.

    ¡°I mean a Trainer who specializes in battles!¡± Julian said. If it weren¡¯t for his missing leg, he would have kicked Terrance directly.

    ¡°Well¡­ I haven¡¯t really thought about that,¡± Terrance shook his head. Then, he became puzzled. He remembered that Teacher Julian disliked Trainers, right?

    After a long pause, Julian sighed and slowly said, ¡°Do you know why Top Coordinators can¡¯tpete with traditional Trainers?¡±

    ¡°Because of theirbat skills,¡± Terrance replied. He understands this much.

    Some Top Coordinators who won Grand Festivals might not even be able topete against the contestants of a League Conference. This was due to the ws and oversights in the Pok¨¦mon Contest rules, which led to varying skill levels among Top Coordinators. Traditional Trainers often criticize them because of this.

    As far as Terrance knew, there were very few Top Coordinators who possessed both coordination andbat skills as most of them were originally Trainers who disliked battles and had transitioned to be Coordinators.

    If there are any Top Coordinators with both coordination andbat skills, Terrance could only think of the Gym Trainer master-disciple pair from Sootopolis Gym.

    ¡°Exactly, do you want to be the kind of Top Coordinator who possesses coordination skills butcksbat skills?¡± Julian asked.

    Terrance paused for a moment. After going around in circles for so long, and he just wanted him to learn how to battle like a traditional Trainer? It couldn¡¯t be that simple, right?

    Terrance shook his head. If he were to describe himself, it would be as abination of Breeder and Coordinator, a dual identity that set him apart from the typical Trainer who specialized solely in coordination.

    ¡°Are you afraid of spreading yourself too thin?¡± Julian asked.

    Terrance nodded involuntarily. In a certain sense, he believed that having the dual identities of Coordinator and Breeder was already quite diverse, and if he were to add traditional Battle Trainer to the mix, he felt that he might not have the energy to handle it.

    ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous!¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s just for ordinary people!¡±

    Julian said calmly. ¡°Truly talented people don¡¯t worry about such things. Since all of these professions are derived from Trainers, why should there be so many restrictions?¡±

    ¡°Whether it¡¯s breeding or coordination, these are basic skills that all Trainers should have. However, some people choose to avoid certain skills.¡±

    ¡°Leave aside Breeders with titles above advanced, the knowledge below Intermediate Breeder should be something that every Trainer understands. Nowadays, Rookie Trainers who go on adventures without even grasping the most fundamental types are simply fooling around.¡±

    ¡°You have the ability,¡± Julian said, looking deeply into Terrance¡¯s eyes. He knew that Terrance had achieved everything through his own hard work. His breeding and coordination skills were outstanding, making him a perfect temte for a Trainer.

    Trainers like Terrance and Cynthia who have not abandoned any of the abilities that a ¡°Trainer¡± should possess are more to Julian¡¯s liking than Trainers who only engage in showy Gym battles and tournament battles.

    ¡°Have you ever considered that, even through the identity of a Trainer, you might not be able to achieve your dreams? If you be an Elite Four, wouldn¡¯t all your problems be resolved?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Terrance gave a bitter smile. Looking back several decades, was there any Elite Four who was under the age of 20?

    This goal seemed even more distant than bing a Top Coordinator.

    ¡°Look at it from another angle, having abundantbat skills should also greatly help you be a Top Coordinator, right? I recall that the final stage of Pok¨¦mon Contests is called ¡®Contest Battle,¡¯ which is primarily a battle-focusedpetition, isn¡¯t it?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s correct,¡± Terrance replied.

    Finally, Julian revealed his intention, saying, ¡°Switch to the Battle ss. I will personally teach you realbat skills. Your talent shouldn¡¯t be limited to this¡­¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Terrance¡¯s eyes widened and he stammered. So, this was the other person¡¯s n all along!

    ¡°Do you remember Cynthia? The 14-year-old Intermediate Breeder and Trainer. What do you think of her strength?¡±

    ¡°I remember,¡± Terrance nodded solemnly. Although Cynthia wasn¡¯t a Coordinator, Terrance and Swablu had witnessed her ¡°Draco Meteor,¡± a move that, even in the first round of a Pok¨¦mon Contest, would perfectly showcase Garchomp¡¯s natural charm. It was simple yet authentic, making Terrance feel like she had seamlessly integrated coordination skills into her Trainer instincts.

    Seeing his expression, Julian continued, ¡°To be honest, after experiencing so many battles, I find it hard to adapt to the typical Trainers¡¯ style of battling. In my eyes, their battles are nothing but a show. But the one who shattered my perception is that girl.¡±

    ¡°I call her ¡®the most talented Trainer.¡¯ Given her age, she deserves that title.¡±

    ¡°And you¡­ as a student of Crown Academy, have you ever thought about one day being able to defeat that girl on the Trainer¡¯s stage or as a Coordinator?¡±

    Defeat¡­ the future Champion who will stand above the Elite Four?

    Listening to Teacher Julian¡¯s tempting words, Terrance¡¯s heart suddenly skipped a beat. Could he have a chance to defeat the Champion?

    ¡°If you can merge breeding, coordination, andbat into the instincts of a ¡®Trainer,¡¯ and restore this profession to its fundamental form, then with your hard work, don¡¯t you want to see what your future will be like?¡± Julian said, ¡°I will require you to meet thebat standards of police training, and assist you in restoring the original glory of ¡®Trainer.¡¯ Are you not interested?¡±

    With a keen, sparkling look in his eyes, Terrance looked at Julian¡¯s inviting offer and smiled, ¡°It sounds¡­ interesting.¡±

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 Chapter 113 1 year

    Chapter 113 1 year

    Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has been two academic years since Terrance arrived at Crown Academy.

    And it has been over a year since the ¡°North Lake incident.¡±

    During this time, the academy has gone through one break, but Terrance has been deprived of any vacation. After returning, Terrance has not taken a single step away from Crown Academy, staying until now.

    Today is thest day of the academy¡¯s degree promotion, and after today, the students will wee another vacation.

    Not much significant has happened during this period, but one thing caught Terrance¡¯s attention because it happened around him.

    This year, the enrollment at Crown Academy has unusually decreased to just one person. If this continues without relief, even the promotion system at the academy, such as those for elementary and intermediate sses may fail to operate normally.

    The new studentes from the distant Kanto Region and is the son of a local tycoon, Ken Matsuda, rather than being a native of the Sinnoh region. This added even more pressure on the academy.

    Terrance knows him because he lives next to him and is also a student of the Breeder ss.

    He is a short boy with a watermelon-hairstyle, fair skin,rge eyes, and younger than Terrance by a year.

    Student Battle Zone.

    In the venue for student promotion exams, on the audience stand, Terrance and the new student Akon from the Breeder ss were watching the promotion exam.

    Watching the promotion exam was not Terrance¡¯s intention, but ¡°Teacher Julian¡± forced him toe, saying it¡¯s to gather more experience.

    ¡°That Probopass has powerfulputing power, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Terrance was sitting next to Akon, observing as he held aptop and superimposed Probopass¡¯ model onto a three-dimensional image, smiling as he spoke.

    The Probopass battling on the field was the one Terrance took care of for a while. In over a year, it has also grown a lot.

    Akon just nodded. Terrance looked at him helplessly. In a sense, Akon is simr to Terrance. He got the nickname ¡®reclusive¡¯ shortly aftering to the academy, but unlike Terrance, Akon¡¯s reclusive nature is entirely because he is shy, not good at talking to strangers. However¡­.Akon loves Pok¨¦mon very much.

    Two students had left the Breeder ss this year, and one of them, Ozawa, sessfully passed the Junior Breeder exam. He is the Breeder ss student who often took care of Ralts. After he left, besides Terrance, Akon is the one who talks to Ralts the most.

    Understanding Ralts¡¯ situation, Akon takes out some time almost every daymunicating with Ralts.

    Terrance¡¯s acquaintance with Akon is mostly due to Ralts. Besides, the reason Terrance and Akon got entangled is because this guy has a brainputing power that Terrance envies.

    Akon can naturally analyze the growth data and battle date of Pok¨¦mon perfectly, like it¡¯s his inborn talent. So these two got involved and worked together to formte a growth n for Ralts.

    Unfortunately, after a year, there is still no sign of Ralts evolving.

    For Terrence and Akon, it may have been a year of effort, but for Ralts itself, maintaining this appearance has been more than just a year.

    From birth to now, except for Teleport, Ralts hasn¡¯t been able to experience any other moves, let alone the taste of evolution.

    Regarding this, both Terrance and Akon feel sorry that Ralts has not undergone much change. Even with its amazing Teleport, Ralts cannot participate in battles like a normal Pok¨¦mon.

    For someone who has always hoped for a Trainer to approve of his Ralts, this is a significant blow.

    The promotion exam was in full swing, but Terrance had no interest in watching such promotional battles. In this one year, he feels like he has be a robot.

    Learning Breeder knowledge, learning Coordinator skills, and engaging in battle training.

    Terrance mostly immerses himself in studying and memorizing Breeder knowledge, and slowly engages in deduction in the quiet hours of the night or in the early morning.

    Regarding Coordinator matters, sometimes he refers to the experiences of predecessors, devising some ingeniousbinations of moves, and sometimes he seeks advice from others. Overall, he has been leading a fulfilling life.

    As for battle training, it is the most challenging and demanding training for Terrance. Teacher Julian is like a devil; the training tasks he assigned to him makes him suspect if it¡¯s an enhanced version of what he experienced in the police system.

    When Pok¨¦mon are training, Terrance has to undergo martial arts training, endurance training, making him, the Trainer, and Pok¨¦mon share theforts and hardships. In the beginning, he returned to the dorm exhausted every day until he slowly adapted.

    However, these fulfilling days made Terrance astonishingly discover that, no matter what he does, his efficiency is surprisingly much higher.

    ¡°Not¡­not good. Ralts has fainted.¡±

    On one calm day, bad news reached Terrance¡¯s ears.

    Putting down what he was doing, Terrance hurriedly rushed to the scene. At this moment, Ralts was lying quietly on a stretcher, but from its expression, it still showed a painful look.

    ¡°How is it?¡± Terrance quickly asked Teacher Teresa.

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. It¡¯s just that this little one is too eager for results. It has been practicing ¡®Teleport,¡¯ too much, which led to the body overloading and exhausting its strength, causing it to faint from exhaustion.¡±

    ¡°Give it some nutrition and let it rest for a while. It should recover soon,¡± Teresa said.

    Terrance looked at Ralts on the bed, feeling somewhat powerless. There are just too many strange diseases in the Pok¨¦mon world, and even top-notch Breeders who are experts in healing dare not guarantee that they understand them all.

    ¡°It¡¯s pushing itself too hard,¡± Terrance sighed. If Ralts was willing to be just an ordinary Pok¨¦mon, not pursuing battles, life might be more peaceful.

    But this little one has a fanatical obsession for battles. Because it can¡¯t fight, it must fight.

    The little guy refuses to sumb to fate.

    ¡°Teacher Teresa¡­ I would like to take a long leave,¡± Terrance raised his head and suddenly said.

    ¡°A long leave?¡± Teresa was surprised.

    ¡°Yes, I n to take Ralts to find a chance to recover. I already have some clues.¡± Terrence said.

    Teresa stared at Terrance for a long time, unable to speak. Has he found a solution? Even the teachers in the academy can¡¯t solve this problem, and yet this little guy has a way¡­ Looking at Terrance with aplex expression, Teresa didn¡¯t know what kind of miracle Terrance was going to bring her again.

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 Chapter 114: Leaving the academy

    Chapter 114: Leaving the academy

    Haunted House, Terrance came here alone this day, intending to retrieve Misdreavus.

    Misdreavus didn¡¯t disappoint Terrance with its ¡°excellent illusion talent.¡± In just one year, it sessfully squeezed into the ranks of the ¡°Illusion Masters¡± in the haunted house, making it the youngest among these illusion masters.

    However, Misdreavus still had great room for improvement. Terrance ns to use a ¡°Dusk Stone¡± in the near future to facilitate Misdreavus¡¯ evolution.

    Over this past year, abundant food, nutritional supplements and a constant supply of ¡°fear¡± have greatly nourished Misdreavus. It has umted a powerful foundation for evolution. After all, in the haunted house, it is considered the leader of a group of Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon. One should not underestimate this mischievous little fellow.

    Terrance only hopes that its personality can be more restrained after evolution¡­

    Beautifly was currently in the Tower of Despair, which unlike the Tower of Confusion, is a powerful facility specifically set up for Battle ss students in the academy.

    Inside the tower, there are powerful Pok¨¦mon from students, teachers and other backgrounds.

    Based on their achievements, each level of the tower has Pok¨¦mon with outstanding strength guarding it. The battles are one-on-one, and they are an important way for students to earn credits by challenging and progressing through the tower.

    Recently, Terrance¡¯s Beautifly sessfully secured a position as a guardian of the tower. asionally, it interacts with the powerful Pok¨¦mon inside. When Terrance underwent a change, the Pok¨¦mon in his team began to pursue ¡°coordinated battles,¡± and their strength increased significantly!

    Terrance¡¯s battle awareness was already good, and after more than a year of training, he now exudes a unique aura.

    But Swablu, who has always been by Terrance¡¯s side, has be a source of concern for Terrance. The development of its ¡°Annihtion¡± secret technique has been going on, and now, Swablu has not only mastered ¡°Mirror Move¡± but has also gained insights into the characteristics of Pok¨¦mon like ¡°Jigglypuff,¡± ¡°Exploud,¡± ¡°Noivern,¡± and others skilled in using sound-based moves. This has deepened Swablu¡¯s understanding of its own voice. [There is a little change in chapter 72 where I made a mistake in tranting the secret technique¡¯s name.]

    However, even after two years of hard work, Swablu has been unable to sessfullyprehend the ¡°Annihtion¡± secret technique. Instead, every attempt to find the resonant frequency leaves Swablu depressed.

    Terrance estimates that this situation may improve after Swablu evolves, but not only Swablu, Terrance wouldn¡¯t allow any of them to evolve early, including Misdreavus.

    They have certainly already umted enough foundation for evolution, and if they wish to evolve, they would have already evolved.

    But the thing is that it has only been two years since Swablu was born, and Terrance is notfortable letting it evolve too early. He wants it to be more familiar with its moves, growing to an appropriate level before making a breakthrough, and align its development as closely as possible with natural growth.

    Throughout this year, Terrance has been deeply satisfied with the efforts and progress of Beautifly, Swablu, and Misdreavus.

    If it were any other trainer with two years of experience, they might have already assembled two teams or even have the achievement of challenging the League Conference. However, Terrance remains unfazed.

    Even though he currently only has four Pok¨¦mon, each one has undergone rigorous training in aspects such as stamina, reflexes, attack, defense, coordination, and more. With high-level food and nutritional supplements and with Terrance, a Breeder, personally apanying their training, he doesn¡¯t believe he is inferior to others.

    As for thest ce¡­ thinking about tossing that little fellow there yesterday, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but chuckle bitterly.

    Gravity Room, a ce Terrance is very familiar with due to frequent training sessions with Teacher Julian. For physical and stamina training, this ce is a natural training ground. The gravity room, manipted by Probopass, provides a perfect special training environment.

    ¡°I¡¯vee to get you¡­¡±

    Terrance nced over sneakily and saw a flickering orange figure. Suddenly, his expression changed, and instinctively, he moved to dodge. However, the opponent¡¯s speed was too fast; it crashed directly into Terrance¡¯s arms, leaving him rolling his eyes.

    ¡°Stop¡­ stop, your Trainer is dying.¡±

    Holding his stomach in pain, tears streaming down, Terrance looked at the little fellow in front of him, unsure of how to evaluate the situation. Was it too energetic or just too fond of its Trainer?

    The Fire-type Pok¨¦mon egg that was rewarded by the police, Terrance carefully nurtured it, and the result was this little fellow ¨C a Growlithe, the first form of Arcanine.

    Growlithe has a peculiar habit: it loves to run. Almost from the moment it could move, it never allowed itself to be idle, spending the entire day running around. But what frustrated Terrance the most was not this, but Growlithe¡¯s attitude towards him¡­

    Growlithe has a keen sense of smell. Once it has smelled a scent, it will never forget it under any circumstances. It is even more familiar with the Trainer who has been with it since hatching. No matter what, it will always give Terrance an affectionate ¡°m¡±!!

    In a more affectionate sense, one could say it pounced into Terrance¡¯s arms, though Terrance asionally finds it a bit much to handle.

    Knowing the little fellow¡¯s personality, Terrance thought of a way to handle it¡­ by tossing it into the ¡°Gravity Room¡± and letting it run until exhausted. However, Terrance soon realized that his thinking was a bit too naive.

    Although it was very effective at first, subsequently, Growlithe gradually adapted to the gravity, and its speed saw a rapid improvement. In the end, it even treated the ¡°Gravity Room¡± as a regr training ground. Over time, even Terrance felt a bit distressed about his own credits, often looking at Growlithe with a hint of bitterness.

    However¡­what awaited him was always an affectionate pounce attack.

    ¡°I¡¯m a bit afraid to give you a Fire Stone for evolution now¡­¡± Terrance sighed. It¡¯s better to let Growlithe grow for a while longer. After evolving into Arcanine, if this habit persists, he might die.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go!!¡± Retrieving his four Pok¨¦mon, Terrance looked towards the direction of Kanto. For Ralts¡¯ condition, he had researched a lot, but in the end, he had no choice but to contact Master Victor, who was conducting investigations far away in the Al and Sinnoh Region, halfway across the world. After thorough analysis, they found a reliable method. However, this method required Terrance to make a trip to Kanto.

    ¡°Time to bid farewell to friends.¡± Terrance was getting ready to take a long leave, primarily for Ralts¡¯ sake and also for personal reasons. Without exaggeration, in the two years at the academy, Terrance hadn¡¯t cked off even a bit, squeezing himself to the maximum. He was very satisfied with his results, and Terrance was not nning to stay here any longer.

    In the two years, Teacher Julian, Teacher Teresa, Teacher Issac, Teacher Forrest, and fellow students like Akon, all provided Terrance with varying degrees of help.

    Student Battle Zone, Tower of Confusion, Tower of Despair¡­..and other facilities where he could earn credits, Terrance had challenged them all. Although he had not yet reached the top of some of them, he decided to leave that for the future if there was a chance. Gradually umting credits, Terrance exchanged them for various supplies, anonymously sending them back to the Old Green House. Having been away for two years, he had no idea how the Old Green House had changed. The few items he sent might not have helped much, but at least they could have improved the children¡¯s daily lives a bit.

    However¡­ Terrance¡¯s departure this time is topletely resolve the matter of the Old Green House and work hard to find a solution. After two years of umtion, he couldn¡¯t dy any longer!

    (End of Volume 2)

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 Chapter 115: Leaving for Kanto Region

    Chapter 115: Leaving for Kanto Region

    Sandgem Town, a small town with sandy beaches and filled with the scent of the ocean.

    Professor Rowan¡¯s Laboratory is thendmark of this small town, where he conducts research on Pok¨¦mon. Because of this, it¡¯s also an excellent transit point for Trainers from other ces.

    Terrance, having traveled by boat from Snowpoint City to Canve City and finally arriving at Sandgem Town, is now preparing to board arge cruise ship bound for the Kanto Region.

    Terrance¡¯s purpose for this trip is to find a way to help Ralts. In his hands, he held an S.S. Ticket voucher, a generous gift from several Breeder teachers, saving Terrance a great deal of effort.

    Over the past year, Terrance didn¡¯t have to worry about Pok¨¦mon food. Through various events, missions, and trial grounds, Terrance umted a substantial amount of credits, which were mostly used to enhance the strength of his Pok¨¦mon, as well as to obtain medicines and exchange for rare resources.

    As for personal savings, excluding some sent to the Old Green House, Terrance only had some reserves.

    However, for this long trip, he depleted all his credits, exchanging them for tradable items.

    ¡°A big cruise ship supported by the Pok¨¦mon League,¡± Vouchers like Terrance¡¯s S.S. Ticket are akin to ¡°coupons¡± distributed by corporations to build good rtionships with various talents.

    The cruise ship Terrance is about to board, heading to the Kanto Region, is of a corporation supported by the league. Although not directly affiliated, their interests are closely linked.

    Checking out the cruise ship, Terrance estimated that this is probably the most luxurious one he has ever been on. It boasts a massive pure white hull adorned with various seemingly precious ornaments.

    ¡°Getting a ticket for this cruise might not have been easy,¡± Terrance smiled, unsure of the scale of the S.S. Ticket handed to him by those teachers.

    After observing for a while, Terrance noticed that many of the guests arriving for this cruise were elegantly dressed, either nobles or promising young individuals, or Trainers who rarely indulge in the luxury of afortable cruise.

    After passing through security checks, Terrance sessfully boarded the luxurious cruise with the help of S.S. Ticket. Compared to the ordinary ship he took to Lilycove City or the one to Sinnoh, this luxury cruise offered Terrance a different experience.

    Firstly, the facilities wereprehensive. Secondly, the hall was like a huge party and banquet hall, where people of various statuses chatted andughed. Free food and drinks were avable, making Terrance admit that frequenting such ces would undoubtedly broaden one¡¯s perspective.

    Additionally, whether intentional or sincere, everyone here admired Trainer battles. Conversations among groups of people always touched upon recent outstanding Trainers, Gyms, and the uing League Conference.

    People of simr status naturally gathered together. Within a few hours of boarding, the hall gradually became lively¡ªtourists, Trainers, rich second generation, and the nouveau riche¡­ small circles started to form.

    Of course, this wasn¡¯t absolute. Terrance, for instance, quietly wandered alone in search of food.

    With the mindset of not wasting anything, there were quite a few people like Terrance who took advantage of the free food and drinks. They were thick-skinned trainers who didn¡¯t care about the judgmental gazes of others.

    This situation persisted untilte at night, then under the lights, a formally dressed middle-aged man took the main stage and politely bowed to everyone.

    ¡°Everyone, thank you very much for your continuous support for the Pok¨¦mon League. To add some fun to this otherwise dull journey, we¡¯ve prepared a 3-day entertainment event. We wee everyone to enthusiastically participate. There are numerous exciting prizes awaiting you, so please look forward to it.¡±

    ¡°The event schedule will be announced on the big screen shortly. Please choose your favorite events to participate in or watch. Let¡¯s make this journey lively. I wish you all a happy time ahead.¡±

    Apuse erupted, and everyone became excited, even Terrance found himself instinctively ncing over.

    The event details were announced, and the staff distributed a list to each person, providing detailed exnations of the events.

    ¡°I thought there would be battles¡­¡± Terrance chuckled nonchntly. If there were battles on the ship, it could pose some risks in case of unexpected incidents.

    As for restricting Pok¨¦mon types and moves, it would be too troublesome. It seems the manager of the cruise ship really didn¡¯t have that in mind.

    Aside from the conventional battles, these events seemed rtively simple, focusing on entertainment and spectator value.

    ¡°Huh¡­Shootingpetition, requires Water-type Pok¨¦mon, Water Gun move. The first-ce prize is a Water Stone.¡±

    Shaking his head, Terrance continued reading. He didn¡¯t have Water-type Pok¨¦mon, so this event wasn¡¯t relevant to him.

    As he kept reading through them one by one, Terrance asionally frowned. There were a total of eight events, and he didn¡¯t have strong opinions on participating or not. However, the rewards for these events were indeed quite generous.

    Considering his lineup¡ªBeautifly, Swablu, Misdreavus, Growlithe, and Ralts he brought with him¡ªTerrance looked for an event that suited him perfectly.

    Dodgeball!

    This event involves using a machine to fix Pok¨¦mon on a tform. Machines surrounding them will forcefullyunch miniature tennis balls from all directions. The frequency and quantity of ballsunched will increase over time, creating a game where Pok¨¦mon has to dodge them.

    In the first round, within a span of 3 minutes, the two Pok¨¦mon that get hit the least number of times advance to the next round. In the second round, the two participants who sessfully advanced have their Pok¨¦monpete on the same tform, dodging balls. The side standingst will be dered the winner.

    ¡°That¡¯s it¡­¡± Terrance happily smiled upon seeing this event.

    This was practically tailor-made for him. His Pok¨¦mon had undergone simr training before. If it was this, Terrance was confident in trying to win it.

    As for the reward¡­it was an essory made from the scales shed by Luvdisc¡­

    ¡°Heart Scale, a good experimental material.¡± It was a delicate work of art, but in Terrance¡¯s eyes, he directly ignored its outward appearance and saw the essence of the item. Heart Scales, shed by Luvdisc, are a rare material for Breeders who enjoy experimenting with various medicines.

    Moreover, these items are very beautiful and, due to their rarity, the subtly shimmering, colorful, heart-shaped scales have be a favorite essory for many wealthy individuals.

    ¡°This is it.¡± Terrance nodded in satisfaction; it was also a form of money.

    For the Heart Scale essory, he decided to participate in the dodgeball event andpete for the win.

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 Chapter 116: Dodgeball

    Chapter 116: Dodgeball

    ¡°Not bad, this kind of game,¡± Terrance said, looking at the well-equipped grand arena. He was impressed by the luxurious setup, having seen quite a few simr types of equipment before.

    In order to enhance the entertainment value of these events, it seemed like the cruise had spared no expense and thoroughly equipped itself.

    This was a 12¡Á12-meter stone arena, with a massive machine ced on each side of the arena. The machines resembled walls but were filled with unevenly distributed small holes, presumably the ces from which tennis balls would shoot out.

    Terrance had already registered as a participant, and his number was 6, meaning he would be the sixth to enter.

    The time slots for these events were separated, ensuring arge audience. Terrance saw guests entering the venue one by one, eagerly waiting for the events to begin.

    ¡°Participants, this way, please!¡±

    Terrance was pulled over by an older sister who showed him the way. There were only around ten participants for this event, not a lot, which surprised Terrance. Even more surprising was the fact that most of them were female.

    Even if there were males, Terrance, passing by, saw them gazing affectionately at the women beside them, saying things like, ¡°Darling, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll make sure to win that ne for you.¡±

    And there was a teenager clenching his fists, ¡°I¡¯m sure Little Hana will like this gift.¡±

    Little Hana, my foot!

    Terrance nearly choked due to this group of people. It seemed they were all here for that ne?

    Is that thing really so beautiful? Terrance hesitated for a moment. Considering his own aesthetics, he decided to give up further investigation.

    ¡°Thanks everyone for participating in this event. I am the judge as well as the scorekeeper for this event.¡± A young man in sses walked to the most prominent spot.

    ¡°Everyone should be familiar with the rules of thepetition. Within three minutes, try to dodge the tennis balls shot by the machine as much as possible. You are not allowed to use moves to hit the tennis balls. The team which gets hit the least will sessfully advance. The winner of the second round will receive our precious prize ¡ª the Heart Scale ne.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m sure everyone has been looking forward to this, so let¡¯s get started!¡±

    This was a small game testing the agility and reflexes of Pok¨¦mon. Terrance smiled to himself; he had decided early on that Growlithe will participate in this event.

    It¡¯s not that he didn¡¯t want Swablu, Beautifly, and Misdreavus to participate, but they coincidentally met all conditions which restricted them.

    Flying Type and Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon are banned!

    This condition was like a blow that crippled Terrance¡¯s team, leaving only Growlithe and Ralts as usable Pok¨¦mon.

    But Ralts had just recovered from the strain of overusing Teleport and needed rest. Terrance was hesitant to let it participate in such a high-intensity event and relying solely on the Teleport move was too monotonous, and he was concerned that Ralts might not be able to handle it.

    Apart from that, the only option left was the newly joined Growlithe.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t too worried about Growlithe; it had undergone simr training as Beautifly and Swablu, and in a sense, Growlithe was more agile than them.

    Pok¨¦mon like Growlithe and Arcanine¡­ running was in their nature. It is said that an Arcanine had once run for a day and night at an extremely fast speed, setting a record.

    Terrance¡¯s Growlithe was quite ordinary, just like most Growlithe, but the turning point in its life was Terrance¡¯s guidance¡­

    On a whim, Terrance threw Growlithe into the ¡°Gravity Room.¡± Since then, this Growlithe seemed to have found a new toy, thoroughly enjoying itself. Through the training of the ¡°Gravity Room,¡± Terence¡¯s Growlithe¡¯s personality of liking to tackle people¡­ waspletely unleashed.

    Initially, Terrance found joy and happiness in Growlithe¡¯s tackles when it was just born. It was easy to handle. However, as Growlithe grew a bit, gained weight, and became stronger, Terrance¡¯s hard days began.

    Due to the asional enthusiastic tackles, it seemed like Terrance was living in a constant state of alertness. The training in the ¡°Gravity Room¡±bined with its naturally active personality created a little monster that Terrance wasn¡¯t quite sure how to define.

    In any case, Growlithe¡¯s speed and awareness have reached a point where Terrance can no longer keep up!

    Because of this, Terrance understood Growlithe¡¯s strengths and had confidence in its ability to handle this event.

    ¡°Such an exaggerated speed¡­ this¡­¡± a noblewoman watching eximed, covering her mouth in surprise. The first participant meow was able to hold on for 2 minutes before the machines on all sides were as if they had taken some stimnt as the power, speed, and quantity of the tennis ball had increased significantly.

    ¡°Meow¡­,¡± the meow, initially in a rxed state, immediately underwent a change. Unaware, it was hit by a tennis ball on its small body, letting out an instant cry of pain.

    ¡°meow¡ª,¡± meow¡¯s female Trainer looked extremely worried. The tennis balls were getting faster and more numerous. At the beginning, meow had been calm, but then it turned into a one-sided, chaotic, and unnned fleeing in panic.

    ¡°1¡­2¡­13¡­24¡­Ahhh¡­¡± The scorekeeper counted exaggeratedly. Given the condition of this meow, it was no surprise that the scorekeeper had already been ¡®defeated¡¯!

    ¡°This participant¡¯s meow seems to be in quite a state¡­¡± With an awkwardugh, the scorekeeper wiped his sweat and handed the camera to the recorder.

    Despite the presence of the scorekeeper, real data still relied on the cameras; their mission was just to count! They aimed to make this event truly lively, intensifying the mood of the guests along with it.

    The female Trainer looked disappointed. With a pained look on her face, she recalled meow. However, this couldn¡¯t be med on the machine. Even though the frequency of tennis balls had increased, the meow seemed too pampered and a bit sluggish.

    The following Trainers showcased their own performances. Most could easily deal with the shooting frequency of the first 2 minutes, but it was thest minute that truly determined the oue.

    Terrance had sensed the pattern. During the first two minutes, the tennis balls wereunched with a rtively low speed. Then, at a certain point, they suddenly increased in force. The eleration wasn¡¯t gradual like before; it immediately transitioned into a burst state. This made many Pok¨¦mon unable to adapt to the change, and they weren¡¯t able to keep up with the new rhythm.

    However, making it a bit challenging was also necessary; otherwise, everyone could perfectly dodge, and the event would lose its appeal.

    Until Terrance took the stage, the best result among the participants was being hit by 16 balls. This indicated the difficulty of this little game.

    ¡°It¡¯s my turn.¡± Seeing the Trainer before him step down, Terrance rubbed his hands together, prepared to go all-out. However, he was abruptly pounced on by the nearby Growlithe, letting out a yelp.

    ¡°Got it, got it. It¡¯s your turn. Come down!¡± Terrance gritted his teeth and forcefully pushed away the Growlithe that had jumped into his arms.

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 Chapter 117: Muscle Coordination Method

    Chapter 117: Muscle Coordination Method

    Dodgeball Event¡¯s arena

    When it was Terrance¡¯s Growlithe¡¯s turn to take the arena, everyone¡¯s gaze turned toward him.

    In light of the lessons from the previous five rounds, one could gauge how far a Trainer could go from their choice of Pokemon¡­ Earlier, a Trainer sent out a massive Pokemon, and it was stuck by a tennis ball without evensting for two minutes.

    Seeing Growlithe agilely jump onto the arena from the corner, the crowd revealed eyes full of anticipation.

    ¡°Could this one possibly break the previous best record?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s too far-fetched. You saw the speed at which the tennis balls wereunched just now, and look at its Trainer¡¯s age¡­ should be about the same as the kid from before.¡±

    ¡°True, let¡¯s not expect too much.¡±

    The scorekeeper, looking at Terrance lost in thought, hesitated slightly and asked, ¡°Is the participant ready?¡±

    Terrance was still contemting. Based on what he observed from the others just now, after two minutes, these machines would activate a ¡°predictive ability¡±. This involves using arge number of tennis ballnding points to restrict the movement range of the Pok¨¦mon, which will be followed by a more extensive barrage.

    ¡°I see, it would already be toote if we move along its predicted path.¡±

    Thinking of thepletely simr ways that the previous participants had failed, Terrance smiled slightly and said, ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡±

    Having figured out a series of processes, Terrance¡¯s confidence grew, feeling fortunate not to be the first one on the arena.

    Uh¡­ the scorekeeper helplessly looked at the nonchnt Terrance. I haven¡¯t announced the start of the match yet, and your Pokemon is already running around the arena. Is it really okay to waste energy like this?

    ¡°Well then¡­!!¡±

    As the scorekeeper referee announced the start, the switches of the machines on all sides were turned, and the machines began to hum and operate. The first tennis ball wasunched.

    An astonishing scene unfolded that surprised everyone. Growlithe, which was originally quite lively in the arena, unexpectedly stopped and stared nkly at the iing tennis ball.

    ¡°Too early!!¡± Seeing Growlithe¡¯s reaction, Terrance shouted helplessly.

    Hearing Terrance¡¯smand, Growlithe reacted, easily dodging. Dodging the first ball was within everyone¡¯s expectations, but what did Terrance mean by ¡°too early¡±?

    Continuing, Growlithe showcased its agility, dodging one ball, two balls, three balls, until 90 seconds had passed¡­ Growlithe was still dodging calmly.

    ¡°Not bad, this Growlithe is quite agile.¡±

    ¡°Yeah¡­ it looks easy now, but I wonder how it¡¯ll be after two minutes.¡±

    The first two minutes weren¡¯t too challenging for each participant. After all, it was necessary to bnce the engagement andpetitiveness of the mini-game, and the organizers of the cruise could only design it this way.

    Watching Growlithe enjoying itself, Terrance felt it was necessary to remind it. After all, at its current pace, it might struggle to quickly adapt to the uing rapid-fire shots.

    ¡°Don¡¯t y around. Next, use Agility. Let your body adapt to the high-frequency state.¡± Terrance suddenly said as he watched Growlithe ying around.

    ¡°Woof¡­¡± Upon hearing thismand, Growlithe, as if given permission, excitedly barked and, facing the iing tennis balls, at thest moment, transformed into a white light, ¡°whooshing¡± away.

    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s the Agility move!!¡± The scorekeeper eximed in surprise. ¡°As everyone knows, Agility is a double-edged sword in this arena. If not controlled well, it might backfire.¡±

    ¡°However¡­¡± The scorekeeper, astonished, stared at Growlithe, unable to continue his sentence.

    ¡°How did it do that?!¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­!¡±

    A cry of astonishment erupted from the audience. Dozens of tennis balls were simultaneously shot from all four directions, and surprisingly, Growlithe suddenly stopped while using Agility, leaving everyone in astonishment.

    However, in the next moment, people instantly caught onto Growlithe¡¯s n¡­ Growlithe didn¡¯t actually stop Agility; it was constantly maintaining the state of ¡°Agility¡± while simultaneously observing the trajectory of the tennis balls!

    It wasn¡¯t until the first tennis ball came dangerously close that Growlithe sprinted out at an astonishing speed, following the simplest, most straightforward, and least cumbersome path¡­dodging this round of shots.

    ¡°Amazingputing power¡­¡± The crowd simultaneously eximed in admiration.

    Growlithe¡¯s approach was daring because even a slight mistake would put it in the attack trajectory of dozens of balls. Finding the best route to dodge from so many attack trajectories was not easy.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s notputing power.¡± The scorekeeper¡¯s eyes widened. He was experienced, often serving as a referee in such roles. This Growlithe didn¡¯t rely onputing power to dodge so many balls.

    ¡°It¡¯s reflexes and control over the moves!¡± The scorekeeper rubbed his eyes and looked at the Trainer for the first time with some surprise. After carefully observing Terrance, Growlithe¡¯s subsequent actions further confirmed his spection.

    Each time at the critical moment, Growlithe would use ¡°Agility¡± without any warning. Its ¡°Agility¡± seemed to have no preparation time; as long as it wanted to use it, it could be used in the next moment.

    However, the scorekeeper did not think so. He could tell from the state of Growlithe¡¯s leg muscles while waiting that Growlithe was constantly maintaining a high-frequency charging state, never canceling ¡°Agility.¡± What was hard to believe was that this Growlithe could manipte Agility so exquisitely during such high-frequency movements.

    Moreover, Growlithe wasn¡¯t usingputing power to predict the tennis ball¡¯s trajectories, instead it was relying on its control over muscles, reaction speed, and awareness! When the first ball approached it, Growlithe would directly jump to the area where it had observed the fewest balls in advance. Then, through the coordination of its muscles, it would keep its legs in a constantly moving state, and by using extremely dangerous evasive maneuvers, it would rely on muscle coordination to constantly change direction and route, and break through tight encirclement.

    But doing this¡­ didn¡¯t seem to have any benefits at all; the scorekeeper was extremely puzzled.

    However, if the scorekeeper knew that this was one of Growlithe¡¯s daily training routines, he wouldn¡¯t be so surprised. Besides, Growlithe often frolics in the ¡°Gravity Room,¡± and its current performance is not its limit. This evasive method was designed by Terrance to train its reflex awareness. Over time, Growlithe used it subconsciously when encountering simr kinds of games. That¡¯s why Terrance said, ¡°Too early¡± because the number of balls at the beginning could not replicate their training at that time.

    ¡°Well done, keep it up!¡± Terrance encouraged Growlithe.

    The audience¡¯ eyes widened. Unconsciously, Growlithe had actually endured for over 2 minutes, directly adapting to the sudden burst of high-frequency shots. This excited the audience, and they collectively cheered Growlithe on.

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 Chapter 118: Important Factors in a Battle

    Chapter 118: Important Factors in a Battle

    33¡­32..31¡­

    As time ticked away, the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but sweat for Growlithe as they watched the tennis balls, which were increasing in intensity step by step.

    However, up to this point, Growlithe¡¯s performance had already left them astonished.

    It was the first time they had seen a Pokemon endure for so long without being hit by a tennis ball.

    ¡°He¡¯s entering the second round of the finals; there shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem, right?¡±

    ¡°That Growlithe is so cool; I want one too¡­¡±

    In the eyes of ordinary people, Growlithe was already a rare and precious Pokemon. Most Growlithes were monopolized by the League, and for a Trainer of ordinary origin to obtain one, though not impossible, required a bit of luck and strength.

    However, it may not be too rare for the people present, so they were only shocked at how well Terrance had trained the Growlithe to be so amazing.

    Counting yed a role in imagination; this Growlithe was too agile. Its movements, coordination, and strength were fundamentally different from ordinary Trainers¡¯ Pokemon. Ordinary training methods couldn¡¯t reach this level.

    Growlithe calmly dodged the tennis balls. As the tennis balls approached close, it took a step forward, continuously controlling its muscles in an attempt to break past the gaps from various directions. Terrance observed that Growlithe¡¯s explosiveness was gradually weakening and knew that this couldn¡¯tst much longer.

    This evasion method was only used during training and had some shorings in practical application. However, for a Growlithe that was just born one year ago, training is not easy.

    Teacher Julian, who is from a police background, had given Terrance a set of training methods for ¡°police dogs¡±. From that moment, Growlithe was destined to walk on an unconventional path.

    The training wasplex and covered a wide range of topics. However, after a year, Growlithe¡¯s progress was most noticeable, not in moves like ¡°methrower,¡± ¡°Fire Fang,¡± or ¡°Bite,¡± but in moves like ¡°Take Down¡± and ¡°me Wheel,¡± where it exerted all its strength, using its body to unleash self-damaging attacks.

    Terrance felt like he had led Growlithe down a strange path. The key was that Growlithe had a fondness for such moves, often using them with all its might in battles.

    Although the boost from a move like ¡°Extreme Speed¡± and training in the ¡°Gravity Room,¡± have significantly increased the power of Growlithe¡¯s tackle, after each battle, Growlithe ends up in a rather sorry state.

    Students who frequently battled Growlithe, and experienced its fighting style, gave it a somewhat unpleasant but fitting nickname: ¡°Mad Dog.¡±

    ¡°Cough¡­¡± However, Terrance was unwilling to acknowledge this nickname. What he wanted was elegance.

    ¡°Is it already at its limit?¡± Seeing that there were just over 20 seconds left, Terrance sighed. Although Growlithe had undergone the training process of a ¡°police dog¡±, it is not fully grown yet. However, the current results were already outstanding, and he was confident in advancing to the second round of the finals.

    ¡°Phew¡­ it¡¯s over.¡± Watching the Growlithe who wished to continue but didn¡¯t have strength anymore, someone in the audience eximed.

    The trajectory was blocked, and the prolonged muscle coordination, along with the extensive control and maniption of muscles to change direction, had already burdened Growlithe significantly. As more and more tennis balls approached, Growlithe found itself pushed into a corner for the first time, with a tennis ball on a direct course to hit it.

    ¡°Oh no¡­ if it¡¯s hit by the tennis ball, it will definitely pause for a moment, dying its reaction time.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, it also happened with the first few Pokemon; after being hit by the first ball, their movements became chaotic, and they were continuously hit by several more.¡±

    ¡°What a pity¡­¡±

    After being hit by a ball, the physical pain and the psychological impact would inevitably disturb the next actions of the Pokemon, ultimately leading to defeat.

    The preceding participants had already fully proven this point. When everyone saw that Growlithe was ultimately going to be hit, they all sighed. Despite witnessing Growlithe¡¯s outstanding performance, they hoped for a perfect ¡°clearance.¡±

    ¡°Ah¡ª¡± Finally, when a tennis ball heavily struck Growlithe, a little girl couldn¡¯t bear it and closed her eyes.

    As the time drew closer to the end, the intensity of the tennis balls increased and the audience believed that now Growlithe¡¯s condition is going to turn worse.

    ¡°1¡ª¡± The scorekeeper¡¯s eyes widened. It was finally his turn to appear. With a cough, he shouted this number, staring fixedly at the arena. After a tennis ball hit, the second one followed, and subconsciously, the scorekeeper eximed, ¡°2¡­uh¡­¡±

    Before he could say ¡°2¡± clearly, the scorekeeper¡¯s face turned red, and he quickly cut off his own words.

    ¡°What!!¡±

    ¡°Unbelievable!!¡±

    A tennis ball hit Growlithe¡¯s back, and¡­ it didn¡¯t react. Its gaze remained as sharp as at the beginning. Seeing the tennis ball denting Growlithe¡¯s fur, everyone could imagine the pain, but despite the pain, Growlithe¡¯s expression remained calm and it continued moving.

    ¡°Uh¡ª¡± The scorekeeper ultimately didn¡¯t have the opportunity to say ¡°2¡± as Growlithe swiftly darted out, and it wasn¡¯t until the countdown reached zero that everyone snapped out of their astonishment.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it afraid of pain?¡±

    ¡°¡­My Chimchar is still yelling in pain; how did it do that?¡±

    Hearing these hushed discussions, Terrance remained expressionless. How can a Growlithe which has received ¡°police dog¡± training be afraid of a little pain.

    Moreover¡­Terrance, who had watched many Elite Four and Champion-level battle videos, discovered a major characteristic when they battled ordinary Trainers. Their Pokemon, after enduring attacks from the opponent¡¯s Pokemon, would merely shake off the impact and carry on seemingly unaffected, their resilience formidable. In contrast, ordinary Trainer¡¯s Pokemon challenging the Elite Four would faint directly after taking a hit, highlighting the vast difference in their levels.

    Just like real-world boxers, what was most important for them? It was the ability to withstand punches. You throw a punch, I throw a punch; it¡¯s all about whose resistance is better. If an ordinary person took the same punch, they would have been knocked out long ago, but boxers could immediately recover and counter-attack.

    Pokemon battles were simr; resistance to moves, in a sense, reflected the strength of a Pokemon.

    ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± Terrance spoke. In the end, it couldn¡¯t avoid being hit by a tennis ball; it was an inevitable thing. After all, Growlithe couldn¡¯t maintain a high-intensity state continuously. However, that one ball probably stimted Growlithe¡¯s nerves, making it spirited once again.

    ¡°1¡­ 1 point!! This participant has once again broken the record¡ª¡±

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 Chapter 119: Dirty Deal

    Chapter 119: Dirty Deal

    Terrance advanced with absolute dominance to the second round of the event¡­..This overwhelming advantage made the second-ce rich heir, who was hit by nine balls, pale inparison.

    In the eyes of most people, Terrance¡¯s performance was not different from winning.

    Growlithe gained great poprity, making many remember this tough little guy.

    ¡°Fr¡­friend.¡± During the halftime break of the second round, Terrance had juste out of the toilet when someone blocked his way.

    ¡°Anything I can help you with?¡± Looking at the tall and rich young heir in front of him, Terrance was surprised; it was his opponent for the second round.

    The second round, the arena remained the same, but the rules changed to two Pok¨¦monpeting on stage. They could disturb each other¡¯s opponent with their bodies but still couldn¡¯t attack the tennis balls.

    This person should be Terrance¡¯s opponent in the uing battle for the ¡°Heart Scale essory¡±.

    Thinking of Growlithe¡¯s personality, Terrance didn¡¯t think it would lose. He had also seen the strength of the other participants, and they are far from its match.

    ¡°I want to talk to you about the second-round¡­¡± The rich young heir wore a troubled expression, but he was still smiling.

    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Terrance looked puzzled.

    ¡°Friend, listen to me first. The thing is, that ne¡­my girlfriend really likes it. I¡¯ve promised to win it for her, but seeing your strength, I don¡¯t have confidence in the uing match.¡± The rich young heir looked distressed, his attitude sincere as he anxiously looked at Terrance.

    F*ck! Girlfriend!?

    ¡°No way!¡± Terrance vigorously shook his head. He had no intention of being a samaritan, especially for a precious ¡°Heart Scale essory¡±.

    ¡°Wa¡­wait, hold on. I can offer something in return.¡± The rich young heir hurriedly exined, fearing Terrance might turn away and leave without giving him a chance.

    ¡°It¡¯s not about the price. If they find that I intentionally lost to you, both our reputations will be damaged.¡± Terrance earnestly exined.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. I¡¯ll borrow a powerful Pok¨¦mon, and all you need to do is go easy on me, so I can smoothly win the championship.¡± The rich young heir nced around, whispered to Terrance, and then handed him a box discreetly.

    ¡°I see your Growlithe¡¯s strength is already impressive. Why not try evolving it? This is a high-quality Fire Stone; I believe it can help you.¡±

    Uh¡­ Terrance didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Should he praise the other party?

    Indeed, a Fire Stone might not necessarily be as precious as the ¡°Heart Scale¡± essory. However, the quality of the Fire Stone the other party offered was unexpectedly excellent. The colors of this Fire Stone could convey a meaning that words struggled to express, much like the brilliance of the morning sun breaking through, intensely vibrant and pure.

    An absolute treasure.

    Terrance didn¡¯t bother searching for a Fire Stone for Growlithe at the academy because the quality wasn¡¯t satisfying. So, this unexpected offer was a pleasant surprise for him.

    The rich young heir, afraid Terrance might be dissatisfied, continued, ¡°As long as you help me earn respect in front of my girlfriend¡­ afterward, I¡¯ll give you this amount!!¡±

    Looking at the raised finger, Terrance smiled happily, ¡°It¡¯s just a small favor, I will definitely help.¡±

    Really¡­ Terrance¡¯s heart was blooming with joy. Even if he won the ¡°Heart Scale essory¡±, he nned to sell it. This before him was a great favor, saving him a lot of trouble.

    ¡°That¡¯s settled then. Thank you very much!¡± The rich young heir instantly beamed with joy. For him, material possessions were secondary; reputation and his girlfriend¡¯s happiness were the most important.

    On the luxurious cruise ship heading from Sinnoh to Kanto, a dirty deal was taking ce in the toilet.

    In the second-round, as expected, the rich young heir switched to a new Pok¨¦mon. Coupled with the performance that Terrance and Growlithe had rehearsed beforehand, everything proceeded seamlessly.

    In the end, the two Pok¨¦mon fiercelypeted, but unfortunately, the rich young heir disyed ¡°superior skills¡±, and Terrance¡¯s Growlithe, due to a mistake, narrowly lost. This left many who were cheering for Terrance feeling disappointed.

    ¡°Well done, with your acting¡­¡­you will definitely go far in the future.¡± Terrance smoothed Growlithe¡¯s fur and smiled.

    Events like this continued to take ce, filling the entire cruise ship¡¯s voyage, giving every guest plenty of time to enjoy various pleasures. A small event like the one Terrence participated in did not attract much attention as time continued to slowly pass.

    Receiving a high-quality Fire Stone was a pleasant surprise for Terrance. He hadn¡¯t expected events hosted on such a grand cruise ship to be so high-end.

    Additionally, it¡¯s worth mentioning that Terrance, as the runner-up, surprisingly had a chance to receive amemorative award. This left him both amused and bewildered.

    Many trainers who performed well received awards. However, the so-calledmemorative awards were really just souvenirs. Terence was not interested in them at all, so he just casually threw them into his backpack.

    ¡°Thank you for your continuous support of the Pok¨¦mon League¡­This is a limited-edition souvenir which is highly valuable that is released every year. Please cherish it.¡±

    Of course, these were just formalities from the organizers. The value of such a souvenir wasn¡¯t really that high. Terrance remained focused on his journey to Kanto. After three days of sailing, Terrance disembarked.

    Location: Vermilion City.

    Vermilion City, located at the sea inlet to the south, was an important sea port in the Kanto region. World-renowned luxury cruises like the S.S. Anne passed through here every year.

    ¡°Beep¡­ beep¡­ beep¡­¡±

    ¡°Is it Master Victor?¡±

    Arriving at the Vermilion City Pok¨¦mon Center, Terrance once again used the public phone to contact Master Victor. Currently, Master Victor was in the Al region, studying the Pok¨¦mon forms in another part of the world. He was always on the move, conducting his academic research.

    This made Terrance sigh. The status of a Top-Breeder was indeed well-earned. The mindset of constantly being in different ces, studying Pokemon, was not something that most people could possess.

    ¡°Oh? In the Kanto Region already? Good. I¡¯ve already contacted an old friend. Just go to him directly; he¡¯ll help you with the rmendation.¡±

    After some talks, Terrance also expressed his intention to undergo the Intermediate Breeder exam. This made Victor smile proudly, eximing that a 12-year-old Intermediate Breeder was about to be born.

    However, what puzzled Terrance was that Master Victor had been supportive all along, providing him with many conveniences and help. Yet, there was a feeling of being forgotten, with very little contact between them. At first, he thought Master Victor had the intention of taking him as a disciple, but there was still no sign of it. Was it that Master Victor had forgotten, or had Terrance still not reached his standards?

    After hanging up the phone, Terrance checked the time and nned to hit the road again.

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 Chapter 120: Eating dog food*

    Chapter 120: Eating dog food*

    For children who are still studying the basics of theirnguage, mathematics and Pok¨¦mon knowledge, everything rted to Pok¨¦mon is novel. However, due to their age, children under 10 rarely delve into these matters. [TN: Author has used Mandarin in ce ofnguage here.]

    Samuel Oak, a renowned researcher from the Kanto region, organizes Pok¨¦mon summer camps that are widely loved worldwide. However, only a few children have the chance to participate. Some families even send their children to Pallet Town from distant ces to secure a spot in the camp.

    Currently, Professor Oak was holding a summer camp with the aim of fostering a new generation of children¡¯s understanding of the rtionship between them and Pok¨¦mon.

    This aligns with Professor Oak¡¯s expertise, which focuses on researching the rtionship between Pok¨¦mon and humans.

    The location of the summer camp is the rear mountain of Pallet Town.

    A little girl wearing a straw hat was walking nervously through the jungle, shouting, ¡°Everyone¡­¡±

    It seems like she was lost.

    ¡°Rustle, rustle~~~~¡±

    Suddenly, the bushes in front of her trembled, causing her to step back in panic. In the process, she inadvertently fell to the ground, her eyes tearing up in pain as she looked in that direction.

    Then, a Poliwag jumped out, took a nce at the screaming little girl, and then¡­.ran away.

    ¡°That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t want toe to the summer camp!¡± The little girl, with tear stains on her face, looks aggrieved. ¡°Mommy¡ª¡±

    Perhaps because of her shout, rustling sounds came from both sides of the bushes, making the little girl¡¯s expression instantly freeze and she tightly closed her eyes.

    ¡°Poliwag¡­uhh, what are you doing here?¡± The first to emerge was a boy with deep green hair. After noticing the little girl, he looked over with curiosity, ¡°I¡¯m Ash, and what happened to you?¡±

    ¡°My¡­ my foot got hurt,¡± the little girl said.

    ¡°Are you okay? Well, in situations like this, you should do this.¡± Ash took out a handkerchief, wrapped the girl¡¯s injured knee, and said, ¡°There you go!¡±

    ¡°Ugh¡­ it hurts.¡± The little girl showed a pained expression.

    At this moment, another person came out of the bushes on the other side, a guy with brown-colored hair. Attracted by the scream, he had rushed over, but upon arriving, he found a little boy grinning foolishly and raising his hands, ¡°Pain, pain, fly away!!¡±

    Then¡­ the little girl, who was crying out, ¡°I can¡¯t stand up because of the pain,¡± was pulled to her feet and hugged by him.

    ¡°Wow!!!¡± Terrance looked utterly dumbfounded.

    What¡¯s going on?

    ¡°Stand up¡­¡± The little boy, who was originally smiling and facing the girl, suddenly noticed Terrance¡¯s presence, and both of their attention shifted.

    ¡°Um¡­ what¡¯s happening here?¡± Terrance looked at the two kids and asked.

    Following Master Victor¡¯s instructions, Terrance came to Pallet Town to visit Professor Oak. However, upon asking the people in town, he learned that Professor Oak was holding a ¡°summer camp¡± for children in the rear mountain. So, Terrance had no choice but toe to the rear mountain of Pallet Town.

    Upon reaching the rear mountain, Terrance also got lost in a typical fashion. Then he heard screams, rushed over, and witnessed this scene.

    ¡°Who are you?¡± The two kids looked at Terrance with confusion. This big brother probably isn¡¯t a member of the camp attending the summer camp.

    ¡°I¡¯m Terrance, I came here to look for Professor Oak in the rear mountain. Do you know where he is?¡± Terrance showed a gentle smile.

    ¡°Professor Oak¡ª¡± Ash nodded, ¡°Yeah, I know!¡±

    The little girl was shyly hiding behind Ash, her blushing face making Terrance look at her oddly.

    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll take you there,¡± Ash said, taking the little girl¡¯s hand. ¡°Be careful, okay? Let¡¯s go back to the camp.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    Next, Terrance followed the two kids, who were walking hand-in-hand, with a strange expression, but fortunately, it didn¡¯t take long before he was brought in front of Professor Oak.

    ¡°Ash, did you bring Serena back¡­oh, who¡¯s the person behind you?¡± At this moment, Professor Oak was surrounded by a group of children, happily exining something while holding a Caterpie.

    ¡°What¡¯s with the person behind you?¡± Professor Oak looked at Terrance, who was standing there dumbfounded, and asked.

    ¡°This big brother is called Terrance. It seems like he¡¯s here for you,¡± Ash innocently said.

    However, when he turned back, he noticed that the big brother was staring at him. ¡°Uh¡­¡±

    ¡°Your name is Ash?¡± Terrance came to his senses.

    ¡°Yeah.¡± Ash nodded vigorously.

    ¡°How should I say it¡­ good name and thanks for leading the way,¡± Terrance said and then he realized something, ¡°Professor Oak, hello, I should have been introduced by Master Victor.¡±

    ¡°Oh? Victor, right. I remember now. Terrance, isn¡¯t it? Thank you foring all this way,¡± Professor Oak said.

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Today was thest day of the summer camp. After it ended, Professor Oak brought Terrance to hisboratory in the southeast corner of the town.

    Seeing Professor Oak¡¯s Laboratory, Terrance was amazed at its size. Goodness, the size of the backyard was the most astonishing.

    After Professor Oak served the refreshments, he formally began the conversation with Terrance.

    ¡°Sorry to bother you, Professor Oak.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m also concerned about that peculiar illness of Ralts mentioned by Victor. Can you let me take a look at it first?¡± Professor Oak said.

    ¡°Of course.¡± Terrance nodded, and took out Ralts¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball, before calling it out.

    Seeing the unfamiliar environment, Ralts did not show any unusual emotions. Its past experiences had nurtured a calm demeanor.

    ¡°Little one, don¡¯t be afraid. Can youe closer?¡± Professor Oak smiled at Ralts.

    ¡°Ralttts¡­?¡± Ralts turned its head, and seeing Terrance¡¯s encouraging smile, slowly walked over.

    Professor Oak observed Ralts seriously for a long time, then shook his head helplessly. ¡°Indeed, nothing can be discerned from outside. Have you tried using instruments in your experiments?¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Seeing Professor Oak also at a loss, though expected, Terrance still couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed.

    ¡°If you want to change its condition, it seems that only that method will work,¡± Professor Oak said.

    ¡°Yeah, with the help of external forces. The purpose ofing this time is to ask for your help. Master Victor said you should have a way¡­¡± Terrance said.

    External forces refer to stimuli such as evolutionary stones, evolution items, and other factors that cause a Pokemon to undergo mutation, thereby allowing the Pokemon to evolve from one form to another.

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 Chapter 121: I will becomeâ€¦..

    Chapter 121: I will be¡­..

    ¡°You want to help Ralts evolve into Kirlia, and then use a Dawn Stone to help it evolve into Gade. Through the sublimation of life that is evolution, you want to stimte itsprehension of moves¡­¡±

    Professor Oak nodded, ¡°This approach indeed has a high chance of resolving Ralts¡¯ current situation. If it can¡¯t evolve under normal circumstances, we¡¯ll have to resort to external forces.¡±

    ¡°Where did you discover this method?¡± Professor Oak asked.

    ¡°Some ancient books and spections,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°Well done¡­it¡¯s a bold n. I¡¯ll contact the person who can help you,¡± Professor Oak said. ¡°By the way, you¡¯re a Junior Breeder, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡±

    ¡°Victor told me you obtained your Junior Breeder license two years ago. That¡¯s impressive,¡± Professor Oak said. ¡°This is something Victor entrusted me to prepare for you. From now on, it belongs to you.¡±

    Uh¡­

    It was a handheld electronic device simr to a game console, entirely red, with several buttons on top.

    ¡°This is¡­ a Pok¨¦dex?¡± Terrance eximed. ¡°Why¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s okay. This is just a trial version I developed, and I can do as I wish with it. However, once it¡¯s bound to your ID, you can also register as a Trainer through it and enjoy all the benefits of an ordinary Trainer.¡±

    ¡°Is this developed by Professor Oak¡­¡±

    Terrance was surprised. Until now, Trainers fell into two categories: those with only a Trainer ID and those with a Pok¨¦dex. Thetter, to some extent, is much more convenient than the former.

    Moreover, the Pok¨¦dex was developed only in thest decade, and each one was strictly controlled by the League.

    Pok¨¦dex has many advantages. Even a rookie Trainer without a foundation could learn a lot about what precautions to take in the wild by following the instructions provided by the Pok¨¦dex.

    As one of the developers of the Pok¨¦dex, which is useful for the vast Trainermunity, it is only natural that Professor Oak has a great reputation internationally.

    ¡°No need to feel embarrassed. If Ralts can sessfully evolve, it would help me solve a mystery,¡± Professor Oak handed over the Pok¨¦dex. ¡°And if you have the chance¡­ after collecting six Pokemon, you can also send that Swablu over. I¡¯ll take care of it for you.¡±

    Professor Oak looked at Terrance with a cheerful smile.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    Send Swablu over? Terrance suspected that Professor Oak had obtained information about Swablu from Master Victor and had developed a desire to observe and study it.

    ¡°In that case, thank you very much,¡± Terrance said.

    Taking the Pok¨¦dex with mixed feelings, he wondered how, in just two years of leisurely studying without doing much, he easily obtained the qualifications of a Trainer?

    ¡°No¡­ how could it be that I¡¯ve done nothing? Without my efforts in the first four years and the umtion in these two years, would these opportunities havee to me?¡± Terrance was convinced that opportunities are prepared for those with capabilities. People without preparation are not qualified to receive the favor of opportunities.

    As a towering figure in the researchmunity, Professor Oak, while engaged in his own research, was also well-versed in Breeder knowledge. Not only him, but every renowned researcher in each region could not possibly be ignorant of Breeder knowledge.

    They might not have taken Breeder exams, but they certainly would not overlook such basic skills.

    So, as soon as the young Breeder Terrence and Professor Oak startedmunicating in depth, the two of them talked non-stop, and the conversation was very lively. Like this, time passed away gradually.

    At Professor Oak¡¯s insistence, Terrance spent a night at his Laboratory. The next day, he bid farewell to Professor Oak, preparing to head to the next destination.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Ash?¡±

    Upon leaving the building in front of him, Terrance suddenly noticed a familiar face peeking at him¡­

    Terrance, with a surprised expression, felt a sense of familiarity from Ash the moment he saw him, and from Professor Oak¡¯s words, he finally confirmed the identity of the little devil who had led him.

    Watching Ash run over, it was fortunate that the other person spoke quickly; otherwise, Terrance might have blurted out the words, ¡°I see you have a unique potential; you¡¯ll surely achieve something big in the future.¡±

    ¡°Brother Terrance, are you a Trainer?¡± Ash arrived before him, his eyes sparkling like tiny stars.

    ¡°Why did you think that?¡± Terrance smiled.

    ¡°Because you came to find Professor Oak. As long as you¡¯re a Trainer, you¡¯ll receive your first Pokemon from Professor Oak.¡± Ash had an expression that said, ¡°I¡¯ve seen through you.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I am indeed a Trainer. What¡­do you also wish to be a Trainer, Ash?¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Of course!! I will definitely be a Pok¨¦mon Master in the future!¡± Ash clenched his fist, striking a pose of ¡°I am strong.¡±

    ¡°Well¡­ actually, Brother Terrance, can I see your Pokemon?¡± At this point, Ash showed an expectant expression, eagerly looking at Terrance.

    Terrance smiled and took out Ralts¡¯ Pok¨¦ Ball.

    With a sh of white light, the green Pokemon appeared before Ash. Ralts¡¯ cute appearance immediately made Ash exim.

    ¡°So adorable!!¡± Ash pounced on it.

    Terrance was slightly surprised. It was rare that Ralts did not dodge away from a stranger.

    This was inconsistent with Ralts¡¯s personality! Even he didn¡¯t have this privilege initially!

    ¡°Ralttts~~¡± Ralts cried out.

    ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s how it is. It is indeed a ¡®Feeling Pokemon¡¯. After sensing his pure and innocent heart, it didn¡¯t feel any dislike¡­.that¡¯s why it didn¡¯t show any resistance,¡± Terrance realized. ¡°Speaking of which, Ash seems to genuinely love Pokemon from the bottom of his heart.¡±

    Seeing Ash¡¯s eyes filled with eagerness and envy, Terrance couldn¡¯t bear to disturb him, but he couldn¡¯t linger here for too long.

    ¡°Ralts and I are leaving. I look forward to the day you be a Trainer and embark on your journey, Ash,¡± Terrance said.

    Reluctantly releasing Ralts, Ash immediately brightened up, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will definitely be a Pok¨¦mon Master!!¡±

    ¡°I believe in you¡­¡± Terrance paused for a moment, recalling something. He rummaged through his backpack and, looking at Ash¡¯s puzzled expression, smiled and said, ¡°This¡­ I¡¯ll give it to you. Consider it¡­ as me. Let me witness the day you be a Pok¨¦mon Master!¡±

    After cing thememorative prize obtained from the luxury cruise¡ªa special limited edition Pok¨¦mon battlememorative hat with a red and white ball pattern¡ªon Ash¡¯s head, Terrance happily departed.

    ¡°This¡­ this¡­ this is the limited edition 100th Pok¨¦mon battlememorative hat!!¡± Ash¡¯ eyes widened, unable to contain his excitement¡­This hat, he tried to acquire it every year through postcards, never expecting to be gifted with it in the end.

    Holding the hat with joy and excitement, Ash felt that he had been acknowledged. Watching Terrance¡¯s departing figure, Ash¡¯s eyes welled up with tears.

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 Chapter 122: Are you kidding?

    Chapter 122: Are you kidding?

    After leaving Pallet Town, Terrance set off towards his destination, following the path outlined as the most suitable for Trainers.

    If one wanted to save time, Viridian Forest was an unavoidable obstacle. This forest, muchrger than the area around Mt. Chimney, was a paradise for Bug-type and Flying-type Pok¨¦mon in the Kanto Region.

    ¡°Too weak.¡±

    Terrance walked through the dim forest with Swablu by his side, effortlessly defeating any Pok¨¦mon foolish enough to approach him.

    Walking calmly through the forest, Terrance was no longer the cautious kid from two years ago. The reputation he earned at Crown Academy was well-deserved.

    ¡°Ah¡­¡± Terrence looked at the two mating Caterpies, whom he had identally disturbed and awkwardly took a detour.

    ¡°You guys continue¡­¡±

    Having Swablu by his side was so that it can umte battle experience, but these wild Pok¨¦mon clearly couldn¡¯t help Terrance with his dilemma.

    Terrance didn¡¯t have time to pick fights with the leaders of Pok¨¦mon groups in the forest. So he had no choice but to target some individuals that looked quite powerful while hurrying on the way.

    Except for a few Pok¨¦mon, most were willing to ept the challenge because Terrance offered tasty snacks, even if it was just a bit.

    It was because of these delicious treats that a Pidgeotto even wanted to follow Terrance, scaring him into a hasty refusal.

    He already has enough Pokemon, and, moreover, they haven¡¯t even evolved yet. Raising them already required a considerable amount of effort.

    The evolutionary stone for Growlithe had already been secured. If Ralts sessfully evolved into Kirlia, obtaining a Dawn Stone from the professors wouldn¡¯t be difficult. They would likely be willing to help solve Ralts¡¯ peculiar condition.

    As for Misdreavus, after bing an ¡°Illusion Master,¡± it earned a considerable amount of credits. After adding some more, Terrance could have easily exchanged it for a Dusk Stone.

    However, due to special circumstances at the time, Misdreavus wasn¡¯t in a hurry to evolve. Moreover, high-quality Dusk Stones, rarer than Fire Stones, were hard toe by, so Terrance need to give it some more thought.

    Beautifly¡­as a Bug-type Pokemon, its evolution speed is the most reassuring for Terrance. Even before setting out on the trip, it had reached a mature state.

    ¡°Dragon Rush!!¡±

    With a casualmand, even the rarely seen Scyther in Viridian Forest was taken down by a single Dragon Rush.

    Now, Swablu¡¯s Dragon Rush was no longerparable to a year ago. To put it elegantly, the Dragon Rush had ¡°transformed¡±!

    Originally surrounded by rich and violent Dragon-type energy, this energy had be even more concentrated. As Swablu matured, when it used Dragon Rush, it looked like it had transformed into a divine dragon, soaring into the sky!

    If Terrance was still in chuunibyou phase, when Swablu used Dragon Rush or Dragon Pulse, he would theatrically wave his hands, trying to closely imitate special effects of ¡°Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms¡± or ¡°Dark me Master.¡±

    ¡°Well done,¡± Sensing its aura, Terrance felt that even a real Altaria wouldn¡¯t intimidate his Swablu.

    Every enemy must be destroyed with a single strike.

    ¡°If your mother sees your growth, will she be amazed?¡± Terrance chuckled. He wished to see Swablu evolve quickly and have a grand battle with its mother.

    ¡°If you win against her, will she be proud or disappointed?¡± Terrance asked.

    Looking at its heartless owner, Swablu could only weakly chirp.

    Time seemed to stand still in the forest as Terrance continued along the path opened by the Pok¨¦mon League for Trainers. At some point, a bright light appeared before him.

    Finally out of the forest.

    Terrance hadn¡¯t enjoyed the moment for long when a loud cry for help reached his ears.

    ¡°Swablu, lead the way!¡±

    Terrance was startled, and Swablu, following the direction of the sound, quickly flew over. If anyone saw Terrance at this moment, they would surely be amazed, gaping in astonishment.

    He was running too fast!!

    Even Terrance himself was surprised at his current physique, but the improvement was just that exaggerated. Especially after Julian¡¯s martial arts teaching and the torment in the gravity room, his physique had significantly improvedpared to the beginning.

    Walking for a day and a night during the journey should bepletely fine.

    Crossing through the thick growth of grass, Terrance discovered that the source of the sound was two Trainers looking anxious. One was in pain, leaning against a tree, while the other stood there, frantically looking around, appearing helpless.

    ¡°What happened?¡± Terrance inquired as he walked out and looked at the person leaning against the tree.

    ¡°Plea¡­Please! ! Do you have any antidote? My friend was bitten by an Ekans¡­¡±

    Seeing that someone had responded to the cry for help, the standing Trainer was immediately relieved and quickly exined the situation.

    ¡°Ekans?¡±

    Terrance, who was initially quite nervous, instantly breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡±

    ¡°Let me take a look.¡±

    Seeing the nervousness of the person leaning against the tree, Terrance tried to appear more friendly. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, rx, it¡¯s not as awful as you think.¡±

    ¡°Endure it for a bit.¡±

    Taking out bandages from his backpack, Terrance directly grabbed the person¡¯s thigh, applying disinfectant gauze, cotton padding, and first-aid dressing before pressing it on the wound, and then wrapping it with an external bandage.

    ¡°What¡­ what are you doing?!¡± The standing Trainer, seeing Terrance¡¯s actions, eximed, ¡°Our friend has gone to find a Berry that can neutralize the poison. You¡­you¡­¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t panic. Didn¡¯t you guys learn any basic knowledge before starting your journey?¡± Terrance stood up, turning around.

    ¡°If you wait for your friend¡¯s Berry, he might really be in real danger.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Both of them looked bewildered.

    ¡°It¡¯s very simple.¡± Terrance sighed, ¡°Ekans is not poisonous. If bitten by it, just stop the bleeding quickly.¡±

    The two couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Are you joking? Ekans is clearly a Poison-type Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s why people like you, who only have half-baked knowledge, are the most troublesome,¡± Terrance sighed inwardly, wondering if he has been influenced by certain elders as he inwardly criticized these Trainers whocked any basic knowledge.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll be fine. Rest for a bit and then see if you can walkter.¡±

    ¡°And don¡¯t worry about Ekans being poisonous. It¡¯s likely that you disturbed it, and it perceived you as a ¡®threat¡¯. Anyways, getting bitten by Ekans isn¡¯t serious, because it¡¯s non-venomous before evolving into Arbok.¡± Terrance exined with a smile.

    ¡°I¡¯ll wait here with you. Trust me, I¡¯m a Breeder.¡±

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 Chapter 123: The lively Mt. Moon

    Chapter 123: The lively Mt. Moon

    While exining the habits and characteristics of Ekans to both of them, they waited for their otherpanion to return.

    After a while, another panting Trainer ran over, holding several Pecha Berries.

    However, looking at the situation in front of him, he seemed confused, unsure of what had happened.

    After some exnation, Terrance rified what was going on.

    ¡°Pecha Berries have strong antidotal properties and can indeed detoxify, but it¡¯s specifically for Pok¨¦mon,¡± Terrance said. ¡°Us Trainers¡¯ bodies are different from Pok¨¦mon, and to detoxify using Pecha Berries, a series ofplex procedures have to be followed.¡±

    Once the person bitten by Ekans fully recovered, they looked gratefully at Terrance. It turned out that this group of people had heard some news and was preparing to head to Mt. Moon.

    ¡°Mt. Moon?¡±

    ¡°Yes, we heard that a meteor again fell there recently, and people from nearby towns all saw it.¡±

    ¡°There have been many such urrences in the past, and if lucky, one might discover the embryo stone of a ¡®Moon Stone.''¡±

    Due to Terrance helping them, the three of them answered his questions thoroughly and invited him to join them on their journey to Mt. Moon to search for the ¡°Moon Stone.¡±

    ¡°Moon Stone¡­ If such a thing exists, wouldn¡¯t it have been taken long ago?¡± Terrance wondered.

    ¡°No, no. Because we live nearby, and we¡¯ve heard about Mt. Moon since childhood. ¡®Moon Stone¡¯ generally falls here as meteorites and slowly undergoes a process of absorbing moonlight. When it will form, no one can predict.¡±

    ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Terrance hadn¡¯t really delved into the information about formation of Moon Stones, an extraterrestrial resource rarer than evolutionary stones found in nature like Water, Fire, and Thunder Stone.

    With that said, Terrance shook his head, expressing that he would go to Mt. Moon but politely declining the trio¡¯s invitation.

    He prefers quiet, and unless there were special circumstances, having Pok¨¦mon aspanions was enough. Traveling alone was more rxing.

    After saying sorry and bidding farewell, Terrance walked out of the forest and arrived at Pewter City.

    As the three Trainers had mentioned, Pewter City, the closest city to Mt. Moon, was now packed with Trainersing from various ces.

    The number of Trainers gathered in Pewter City was so high that even Officer Jenny had been mobilized, criticizing and educating Trainers who released Pok¨¦mon in prohibited areas of the city.

    In the midst of so many Trainers, Terrance was rather inconspicuous as he held his Pok¨¦dex and entered a Pok¨¦mon Center for the first time with a true Trainer identity.

    ¡°Please help my Pok¨¦mon recover their strength. I¡¯m counting on you, Nurse Joy,¡± Terrance handed over five Pok¨¦ Balls to the busy Nurse Joy.

    ¡°Of course, please wait a moment.¡± Nurse Joy smiled.

    Interesting¡­

    Terrance was using a Pok¨¦mon Center to help his Pok¨¦mon recover strength for the first time, but he had been curious about the mechanics of Pok¨¦mon Center¡¯s recovery for a long time.

    Generally, even if a Trainer wanted to observe the process of Pok¨¦mon recovery, Nurse Joy wouldn¡¯t refuse the request. However, seeing that Nurse Joy and Chansey were quite busy, he shook his head.

    Anyway, even if he saw it, he wouldn¡¯t understand the core aspects.

    If it¡¯s just relieving Pok¨¦mon fatigue, minor injuries, and some status conditions, Terrance could handle it himself, and many Breeders can also take on this task. However, Pok¨¦mon Center¡¯s handling of these issues is more thorough, perfect and simple.

    Terrance had previously learned about the first step in restoring Pok¨¦mon at the Pok¨¦mon Center from books. It was a frequently used process, involving a ¡°Wave Amplification¡± and ¡°Wave Reception and Connection¡± device to perfectly unleash a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s moves.

    This already falls under the application of technology.

    By utilizing technological means, Chansey¡¯s ¡°Heal Pulse¡± move goes through a series ofplex operations such as transformation, amplification and reception before directly acting on the Pok¨¦mon inside the Pok¨¦ Ball toplete the recovery of physical and mental strength.

    If there are no severe injuries or fundamental ailments, this process can address 95% of the conditions Pok¨¦mon encounter. It¡¯s a technology that the Joy Family takes pride in and relies on to make a living.

    This is an exclusive patent of the Joy family. If any faction wants to seize the research results, aside from not knowing how to maximize the use of this technology, simply angering the Joy family is equivalent to indirectly stabbing a knife into the backs of the vast Trainermunity. It would lead to resistance from the League and various beneficiary groups.

    Furthermore, this technology undoubtedly hasplex confidentiality measures. There may be ¡°backdoors¡± left in the machines, making it not a simple matter to replicate and develop.

    Apart from that, injuries beyond the scope heble by the ¡°Heal Pulse¡± devices are generally perplexing and challenging. Dealing with such issues requires a more intricate and convoluted approach to treatment. It is at this level that the true test for a Nurse Joy arises. This is why the Pok¨¦mon Center stiptes, with a sense of responsibility, that even members of the Joy Family must obtain the title of ¡°Intermediate Breeder¡± before having the right to assume the position of a nurse.

    In this world, being a Nurse Joy at Pok¨¦mon Center is an extremely noble profession. Their treatment is above all Intermediate Breeders, enjoying subsidies from major organizations such as the League and Breeder Association.

    ¡°Please collect your Pok¨¦mon; they have all recovered.¡± After some time, Terrance received the Pok¨¦ Balls. He thanked Nurse Joy and walked out of the Pok¨¦mon Center.

    Mt. Moon is actually a mountain range with many floors and various pathways. However, due to the influence of various Pok¨¦mon, League has only opened up a cave suitable for walking, and even this cave has aplex structure and is not short in distance. Generally, it is not rmended for Trainers without enough strength to pass through alone.

    Although it might take more time, detouring around Mt. Moon is undoubtedly much safer.

    Mt. Moon has steep and rugged dangerous areas everywhere, but even so, it can¡¯t stop the enthusiasm of Trainers. Moon Stones are still a precious resource, and who would ignore money that could be picked up by luck?

    As for danger, there are currently nearly a hundred Trainers gathered in Mt. Moon, and who would think that any danger could befall them?

    Perhaps due to interest or curiosity, Mt. Moon is nowpletely lively. A piece of extraterrestrial meteorite has gathered many Trainers here.

    ¡°I found a newly formed Moon Stone, hahaha!¡±

    Terrance had just arrived when he heard a loudughter echoing through the air.

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 Chapter 124: The mystery of the meteorites

    Chapter 124: The mystery of the meteorites

    ¡°Where is the Moon Stone?¡±

    ¡°Where?!¡±

    Upon hearing this voice, the gaze of many Trainers was drawn towards it. The Trainer who found the Moon Stone had a smug expression on his face. He held the deep ck Moon Stone that resembled the night sky, enjoying the envious looks of others; not to mention how satisfying that feeling was¡­

    ¡°It doesn¡¯t look easy.¡± Terrance saw that many people were covered in dirt, but judging by their expressions, they probably had no luck, huh?

    The area was already uneven with pits and holes. When the meteorite fell, it scattered into many pieces of various sizes,nding in different ces. As a result, it didn¡¯t look so t here. Imitating others, Terrance picked up a fragment of the meteorite and gave it a hard knock.

    It shattered.

    There was nothing at all.

    ¡°Hey, kid¡­¡± Just as Terrance sighed, an old man tugged at him.

    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Stop searching¡­these are all unwanted scraps. The chance of finding a Moon Stone in them is slim.¡± The old man said mysteriously, ¡°Look, let me show you my treasures¡­¡±

    After saying that, the old man took out a bag filled with variously shaped meteorite pieces. They looked more beautiful than the one Terrance had just picked up.

    ¡°These are the ¡®fine specimens¡¯ I¡¯ve collected. Seeing you Trainers from out of town working so hard to find them, I¡¯ll sell you some at a cheap price.¡±

    ¡°Believe me, nobody around here doesn¡¯t know the name of <em>FOSSIL MANIAC</em>. I¡¯ve always been honest. Just one piece for¡­¡±

    ¡°Sorry, uncle, I don¡¯t have money.¡± Terrance politely said and walked away.

    ¡°Damn it!¡± Fossil Maniac was stunned. He looked at Terence, who didn¡¯t seem like a very smart guy. ¡°Oh well, forget it.¡±

    ¡°Keep walking and looking around. There¡¯s not a single one with anything in it¡­¡±

    ¡­¡­

    ¡­¡­

    ¡°Something¡¯s not right.¡± Terrance asionally picked up a meteorite, pondering. What was this familiar feeling? It seemed like he had forgotten something important.

    After wandering around for tens of minutes, he didn¡¯t find a Moon Stone, but he did eat a lot of dirt.

    However, after looking at dozens of meteorite pieces, Terrance suddenly noticed something.

    Immediately, he ced his backpack in front of him, rummaged through it until he finally pulled out a broken piece of stone.

    This stone was uneven, and even uglier than the meteorite fragments on the ground that no one had picked up. However, it was extremely simr to these meteorites, except it was emitting a faint glow, and touching it, there was even a subtle temperature differencepared to ordinary meteorites.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Terrance¡¯ eyes widened.

    To verify this difference, he ced the stone from his backpack and the meteorite piece on the ground, quietly waiting for over ten minutes. Sure enough, the temperature difference was still there.

    ¡°This stone¡­¡± Terrance was stunned.

    To trace the origin of this stone, we would have to go back to two years ago when Terrance and Swablu spent a month on Mt. Chimney. After earning Altaria¡¯s approval, Terrance took Swablu with him, and Altaria also gave him a gift.

    The gift was this stone.

    At that time, this meteorite was in Altaria¡¯s nest. Terrance spected it might be something precious to Altaria. However, upon receiving it, he even asked Master Victor, who only asserted that it was just a peculiar ordinary stone.

    Terrance had also looked up through some documents but found no records. Although he felt it looked simr to a meteorite at the time, he didn¡¯t think much of it since it wasn¡¯t anything valuable.

    Over time, the stone showed no signs of anything strange, and Terence forgot it. He kept it in his backpack as a souvenir, intending to ask Altaria about it one day when he again visited with Swablu.

    Terrance picked up a few more real meteorites forparison and found that the more severely damaged the meteorite, the more simr it was to this stone.

    Besides, there was no halo when he had first obtained the stone!

    The fundamental difference between temperature and radiance made Terrance feel certain that it was a meteorite, but at the same time, he sensed an issue. The world had its share of peculiar stones, but most of them had some form of records. In the absence of records, all that could be done was to await the discoveries of future generations.

    The stone in his hand was obviously something unknown. Thinking of the experiences of the ancestor of Breeders ¡°Mr. Generation,¡± a rare feeling of curiosity appeared in his usually rigid heart.

    ¡°What is this stone used for?¡±

    ¡°Why has it undergone these changes??¡±

    Taking out the stone again, for some reason, Terrance found it interesting this time and wanted to find its secrets.

    ¡°Huh¡­ wait a minute.¡±

    Terrance felt a warmth in his palm. While moving, he suddenly felt a change in the stone, as if the temperature had suddenly risen a bit, then immediately dropped. And then¡­ even the halo around it became clearer.

    Continuing to walk in that direction, Terrance¡¯s heart suddenly skipped a beat as he felt the change in the stone.

    Could it be¡­ this stone could guide him to find the Moon Stone?

    If that was the case, he¡¯s hit the jackpot!

    As if holding a treasure, Terrance followed the changes in the mysterious stone, collecting many nearby meteorites.

    After carefully observing these meteorites, Terrance was astonished.

    He realized he had been overthinking it. There was no Moon Stone; it was all his imagination. The mysterious stone didn¡¯t provide such a service.

    Realizing his naivety, Terrance shook his head, feeling more and more like a child, so pure¡­

    ¡°If it was just my misconception, why did this stone undergo changes here?¡±

    ¡°Mt. Moon¡­ meteorites¡­¡±

    ¡°Meteorites falling from the sky¡­¡±

    Terrance thought for a moment, but then gave up. There was too little information to go on, and it was pointless to waste any more time. In short, he came to Mt. Moon to find the Moon Stone, but instead of finding a Moon Stone, he discovered something strange about something he owned.

    ¡°Roar~¡±

    ¡°Roar~¡±

    ¡°Roar~¡±

    Due to the strange stone, Terrance didn¡¯t know how long he had stayed here. However, at this moment, a continuous roar echoed from the inner area of Mt. Moon.

    Hearing these roars, Terrance¡¯s expression turned bitter. ¡°Could it be¡­¡±

    ¡°Do I have a disaster-attracting constitution?? Huh??¡±

    ¡°Roar~¡± The angry roars seemed to be venting emotions; Terrance had never heard such heart-rending roars.

    ¡°Damn it, which fool has angered Nidoking and Nidoqueen!¡±

    With the sound of ¡°bang bang bang,¡± the surrounding Trainers instantly showed expressions of panic and confusion, not understanding what was happening.

    ¡°Oh my god¡­ look!!¡±

    Finally, a Trainer showed a look of fear, watching as arge, bipedal Pokemon approached. Its entire body was purple, with a sharp venomous horn on its head, and on each side of its open mouth, there were five sharp teeth, one of which was a fierce fang.

    ¡°Nidoking¡­ no¡­ and Nidoqueen too!¡± Someone recognized the Pokemon that were charging over and immediately screamed, ¡°Run, Nidoking and Nidoqueen are going berserk!¡±

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 Chapter 125: Attack of Giant Beasts

    Chapter 125: Attack of Giant Beasts

    The giant beasts of Mt. Moon has gone berserk. As soon as this news spread, most Trainers immediately fled. Digging Moon Stones was no longer the top priority at the moment. Trainers often keep their distance from Pokemon that are easily angered, massive and incredibly destructive, fearing the consequences if they got involved.

    Moreover, searching for Moon Stones was already a matter of luck. If a Trainer or their Pokemon were harmed by Nidoking in the process, the medical expenses would be enough to cause headaches.

    However, there were Trainers with an overwhelming sense of justice who wanted to stop Nidoking¡¯s rampage. They sent out their Pokemon, ready to confront the threat head-on.

    Following Nidoking and Nidoqueen¡¯s roars, the heavy footsteps gradually became clear. Seeing the number of huge monsters, the several Trainers gulped nervously.

    ¡°Roar~~~~¡±

    ¡°Nidokinggg~~~~¡±

    Nidoking¡¯s powerful tail mmed into the ground, sending rocks flying and creating a cloud of dust.

    Initially, Terrance also wanted to leave quickly. There would be specialized personneling to deal with these Nidoking shortly. However, he immediately stopped in his tracks.

    Rarely did so many giant beasts appear at the same time. Wouldn¡¯t this be a great opportunity for Pokemon to engage in realbat?

    In Viridian Forest, Terrance had spent a lot of effort searching for powerful Pokemon. Now that powerful Pokemon were right in front of him, there was no reason to avoid them.

    ¡°Swablu, get ready for battle.¡± Terrance tapped the Poke Ball at his waist, and the small and nimble Swablu flew out amidst a red light.

    Terrance and Swablu were smallpared to Nidoking and Nidoqueen, but they weren¡¯t the only strange Trainer-Pokemon pair. Many Trainers on the scene also sent out simrly small and nimble Pokemon.

    Although size doesn¡¯t determine everything, in terms of inherent momentum, the Trainers were at a disadvantage.

    ¡°Why are there so many Nidoking and Nidoqueen going berserk?¡± Terrance, releasing Swablu, hesitated for a moment, his mind forming several conjectures.

    Nidoking and Nidoqueen were rtively rare in the Kanto Region. While their numbers weren¡¯t high, their pre-evolution forms, Nidoran¡â, Nidoran¡á, Nidorina, or Nidorino, were widespread throughout Kanto.

    If there was a Pokemon in Kanto, apart from Gyarados, that Trainers disliked, Nidoking was it. Their inexplicable fits of rage were amon urrence.

    ¡°Roar~~~~¡±

    Hyper Beams swept across, and Trainers and Pokemon immediately scrambled for cover. The sounds of ¡°Boom,¡± ¡°Boom,¡± ¡°Boom¡± echoed continuously, adding a tense atmosphere to the area.

    Boom boom boom boom!

    Not only that, with the rhythmic stomping of the giant beasts, the entire ground trembled, giving a dizzying sensation!

    Six giant beasts were targeted by different Trainers, and Terrance focused his gaze on a particrly strong-looking Nidoqueen.

    This Nidoqueen seemed more ferocious than the other giant beasts, with its originally ck pupils even emitting a hint of red. Nidoqueen¡¯s temperament was not as vtile as Nidoking¡¯s, so Terrance couldn¡¯t help but find it strange.

    Swish!

    A purely blue beam, apanied by a chilling aura, shot towards Terrance like aser. ¡°Ice Beam¡­huh!¡± For Pokemon that could evolve into their final form independently in the wild, learning moves of different types was not surprising. Their talents had been perfectly demonstrated in thepetition on the evolution path.

    ¡°It¡¯s the first time I am going to show my true strength in the wild. Right, Swablu?¡± Terrance said. ¡°Show it the progress you¡¯ve made in the past year¡ªDragon Pulse!¡±

    Waves surged out, winding like a river.

    The dragon-shaped wave gradually condensed from blue-purple energy, eyes widened, ring angrily. With sharp ws extended, the dragon raised its head high and soared through the air, breaking through the void. Exuding immense power, it charged aggressively towards the oing Ice Beam.

    Boom, boom, boom!

    A rumbling sound echoed as the two moves collided, with a chill permeating the air and white mist rising.

    But it wasn¡¯t over yet.

    ¡°Nidoqueennn~~~~¡±

    The angry cry resounded again as Nidoqueen forcefully rushed forward, attempting to suppress the opponent with its massive body. Naturally, Terrance wouldn¡¯t let Nidoqueen seed. Covered in needle-like scales, Nidoqueen wouldn¡¯t show much pain, regardless of the attack, making this it¡¯s truly terrifying aspect.

    To defeat it without overwhelming strength, it was better not to confront it head-on.

    A blue sh streaked across, and Terrance smiled. Underestimating Swablu would be a mistake. Two years of rigorous training had honed more than just a bit of level.

    Using ¡°Agility,¡± Swablu arrived above Nidoqueen, and without even ncing at Nidoqueen, it immediately condensed a massive energy ball, dispersed it, and blew it up. Numerous small meteors instantly streaked along a trajectory,nding simultaneously around Nidoqueen.

    Boom, boom, boom, boom!

    Swablu¡¯s series of actions could be described as natural and smooth. Even the execution of ¡°Draco Meteor¡± was swift and decisive, descending straight upon Nidoqueen before it could react.

    ¡°Nidoqueenn~~~~~~¡±

    A painful cry echoed, and Terrance wasn¡¯t surprised. Even if Nidoqueen¡¯s defense was formidable, it¡¯s all rtive. There¡¯s no reason for it toe out unscathed after taking a hit from Swablu¡¯s ¡°Draco Meteor,¡± right?

    Boom!

    Under the bombardment of Draco Meteor, Nidoqueen, unwillingly, was knocked down to the ground. While angrily roaring, it struggled to get back up.

    ¡°Nidokinggg~~~~¡±

    The Nidoking and Nidoqueen from other areas, witnessing the Nidoqueen here being knocked down in a single blow, instantly erupted in rage. The pressure on the other Trainers skyrocketed, to the point where one or Two trainers without sufficient strength had their Pok¨¦mon sent flying.

    ¡°Misdreavus!¡±

    ¡°Hmm?¡±

    Nidoqueen, teetering on the brink of copse and attempting to stand up, suddenly grew even more enraged when Terrance issued a certainmand, its eyes glowing red.

    ¡°Phew~~ I roughly understand what¡¯s going on.¡±

    ¡°Ji~~~~!¡± Swablu stared nkly, puzzled.

    ¡°You¡¯ve umted enough evolution potential, right? Now is a good time. The attention of Nidoking and Nidoqueen has been drawn away.¡±

    ¡°If we can get them to calm down, that¡¯s great. If not, the uing battle will be a good opportunity for your stable evolution.¡±

    Terrance spoke to Swablu. Regarding Swablu¡¯s lifespan, two years was indeed ¡°young.¡± Evolving independently in the wild was not easy for Pokemon, but Trainers disrupted these biological norms. They provided enoughbat for Pokemon to umte experience, a perfect healing system without lingering issues, and abundant,fortable nutrition supplementation¡ªall contributing a good foundation for their rapid growth.

    Terrance had invested as much in Swablu as anyone else, and Swablu had long umted the foundation for evolution.

    Now that he is not in the academy, Terrance urgently needed a Pokemon that could serve as his true trump card. Swablu, it¡¯s time to evolve.

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 Chapter 126: Destination: Saffron City

    Chapter 126: Destination: Saffron City

    Nidoking and Nidoqueen, why did they go berserk?

    This was actually a simple question. After Terrance had Misdreavus secretly probe around him, he was already convinced of the most likely spection.

    Generally, although Nidoking is easily angered, they often live in remote areas away from humans, leading a carefree life with Nidoran¡â. As for Nidoqueen¡­ it takes care of the children.

    Currently, the only reason they would both go berserk is due to their offspring, and it¡¯s also a very important descendant.

    In the Pok¨¦mon world, Nidoqueen is renowned for its love for its offspring. It is known to be very protective of its children, and will go to great lengths to defend them. It can be very fierce when protecting its young, even more so than Nidoking.

    Firstly, due to the events at Mt. Moon, many Trainers were attracted, leading to certain Trainers inadvertently provoking them in some way.

    Terrance reached this spection as only this way, would Nidoking and Nidoqueen go berserk together, even attempting to charge into the town. For them, it must be that they have lost something important.

    After Misdreavus used an illusion to provoke a Nidoqueen, thetter¡¯s reaction has already conveyed to Terrance the sequence of events.

    Due to the influence of the illusion, this Nidoqueen let out an angry roar. Other Nidoking and Nidoqueen clearly heard the message in its cry and rushed over in unison.

    ¡°Not good, Nidoking is leaving!¡±

    ¡°Hurry, stop them!¡±

    Due to this Nidoqueen, the attention of all the giant beasts was drawn in that direction, and Terrance instantly became the target.

    ¡°Why are Nidoking and Nidoqueen going in that direction?¡±

    ¡°Oh no, that Trainer is in danger. We must stop the Nidoking.¡±

    After a moment, Terrance scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed¡­it seems he underestimated the other Trainers a bit. Those Nidoking and Nidoqueen were actually stopped by them.

    ¡°Wee woo¡ª¡±

    ¡°Wee woo¡ª¡±

    Just then, Terrance and Swablu who was itching to fight were both stunned. Their decision to have a satisfying battle came to an abrupt halt because the police officers from Pewter City were about to arrive.

    ¡°No choice, Swablu, don¡¯t rush your evolution.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s wait for a better opportunityter. For now, you and Misdreavus should hold back this Nidoqueen.¡±

    ¡°Boom!¡±

    Blocked by the two Pok¨¦mon, Nidoqueen had no chance to fight back at all. Although she was angry, she was still stopped.

    Terrance originally wanted Swablu to use its singing to calm down Nidoqueen, but¡­ it seems the officers have already started taking action. Facing the berserk giant beasts, having a calm conversation was impossible.

    With the coordination of the Trainers, smog resembling a tranquilizing agent was sprayed out. Without any surprises, Nidoking and Nidoqueen all fainted.

    In cases of Pok¨¦mon riots that could potentially impact cities and towns, the police typically opt for thorough subjugation methods prioritizing human safety. The use of tranquilizing agents is seen as a reluctant but necessary choice.

    ¡°Officer Jenny!!¡±

    ¡°These Nidoking and Nidoqueen suddenly appeared here!¡±

    After the police officers arrived, the Trainers approached Officer Jenny, whom they were most familiar with, and quickly began to tell everything they knew.

    When Terrance approached, Officer Jenny was sweating profusely, directing other officers to restrain Nidoking and Nidoqueen to prevent them from rampaging again when they woke up.

    ¡°What exactly is going on¡­¡±

    ¡°Officer Jenny, why did these Nidoking and Nidoqueen go crazy?¡±

    Officer Jenny massaged her temples in frustration. As a police officer from Pewter City, she had naturally deduced the reason for Nidoking¡¯s anger. However, the current situation was busy and demanding immediate resolution. Even though the Trainers were a great help, taking the time to exin tested her professionalposure.

    ¡°Did any of you provoke Nidoqueen¡¯s children?¡±

    Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.

    ¡°Um¡­ it should be Nidoran¡â or Nidoran¡á.¡±

    ¡°What¡­¡±

    Everyone looked at Terrance in confusion. Someone spoke up, ¡°Why can¡¯t it be Nidorina or Nidorino?¡±

    ¡°Because they already have the ability to live independently. Nidoqueen won¡¯t provide protection to them anymore. Only the infants are worth getting angry about.¡±

    Jenny looked at Terrance in surprise. She hadn¡¯t expected a Trainer to guess the reason for Nidoqueen¡¯s rampage. She cleared her throat and addressed the Trainers, ¡°That¡¯s pretty much the situation.¡±

    ¡°You¡­ quickly go and find Nidoqueen¡¯s offspring. Find the Trainers who just entered the city and ask them if they know anything.¡±

    Jenny shouted quickly at some officers and then turned around. ¡°Have any of you encountered Nidoqueen¡¯s offspring?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± The Trainers shook their heads.

    Seeing things falling into ce, Terrance knew that solving this was only a matter of time. At this moment, he was still pondering the meteorite incident. Even though Swablu hadn¡¯t evolved, he put it aside in his mind.

    ¡°Never mind¡­ I guess I have to go and personally ask Altaria.¡±

    Terrance sighed, nning to finish his current tasks and immediately return to Hoenn. In the process, he intended to challenge the Pok¨¦mon Contests in the Hoenn region.

    During the chaos at Mt. Moon, Terrance nned to slip away quietly. However, due to the recent events, Terrance had no choice but to let the police check his Pok¨¦mon. Fortunately, Terrance had obtained a Pok¨¦dex a few days ago, or the process would have been moreplicated.

    In fact, incidents like these are not umon. Pok¨¦mon without independent capabilities typically remain under the care of their parents, except for somemon Pokemon. If a Trainer sets their sights on these Pokemon, if they are lucky, it will be fine¡­ but if they are unlucky, it could provoke an entire family.

    There were also exceptions, like Terrance and Swablu, where the mother Pok¨¦mon entrusted them personally. This was the main method for Trainers to obtain young Pok¨¦mon in the wild. Many Pok¨¦mon that were not easy to raise would have their offspring entrusted to a Trainer recognized by the parents. Following a Trainer was a better choicepared to living in the wild.

    Terrance chose to traverse Mt. Moon directly by utilizing the caves opened by the League, a route that saved him a considerable amount of time. However, during this journey, Terrance had to endure frequent harassment from Zubat.

    ¡°Ah, the destination is so far away. I just want to rest and do nothing.¡±

    Terrance took a deep breath as he arrived in Cerulean City from Mt. Moon. He was back in ¡°his¡± hometown. When he rushed to Pallet Town from here before, he didn¡¯t stay here for long due to time constraints. Now he didn¡¯t have the time either. Professor Oak had already introduced him to the other person, so he would just have to save his desire to explore Cerulean City for another time.

    ¡°Let me think¡­ If I want to go to Saffron City, I should head in this direction.¡±

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 Chapter 127 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 127 *Title Hidden*

    Saffron City is a sprawling metropolis in the Kanto Region, situated amidst Cerulean City, Cdon City, Vermilion City and Lavender Town. Hence, Terrance, traveling through Cerulean City, could easily head towards Saffron City.

    Remembering the purpose of his journey, Terrance felt a little troubled.

    Psychic power¡­

    He might be visiting someone extraordinary.

    Saffron City is thergest and busiest city in the entire Kanto region. When people from other regions mention cities in Kanto, Saffron City is almost always the first toe to mind, mostly due to Silph Co.

    The other reason is the family residing here, possessing psychic powers for generations. This family currently controls the Saffron City¡¯s Gym, Saffron Gym, which is famous for Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon.

    At the same time¡­ this Gym is also a nightmare for all Trainers in the Kanto Region. If it weren¡¯t for the responsibilities of a Gym Leader, no one would know what this entric Gym Leader would do after the opponent fails their challenge.

    Terrance arrived here in the evening and chose to rest at the Pok¨¦mon Center first. Visiting someone at night, even with Professor Oak¡¯s rmendation, might not be well-received.

    A hearty meal, a good night¡¯s sleep, and rest were the things Terrance nned to do next.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Early the next day, Terrance was standing in front of the Gym¡¯s entrance. With Professor Oak¡¯s rmendation, he knocked on the door, and soon, a man resembling a psychic apprentice weed him.

    After he introduced himself, the other party went to confirm and after receiving the exact information, the psychic apprentice led Terrance in.

    Passing through several doors, Terrance was taken to a room where Mr. Sam was already waiting for him.

    Sam, the current Gym Leader Sabrina¡¯s father, and the contemporary sessor of the psychic power family. However, for some reason, Terrance¡¯s first impression of him was that of a weary and lonely old man.

    ¡°I recall that Sabrina in the original work was hard to deal with, right?¡±

    As Terrance followed along, he silently muttered, sensing a hint of childhood trauma. Everyone here wasn¡¯t normal. Throughout the way, Terrance didn¡¯t dare to look around and obediently followed behind.

    ¡°You must be Terrance¡­¡± Mr. Sam smiled, gesturing for Terrance to sit.

    ¡°Hello, Mr. Sam, sorry for the disturbance,¡± Terrance politely greeted.

    With Professor Oak¡¯s introduction, after exchanging a few pleasantries, Terrance released Ralts and got straight to the point.

    ¡°The situation is like this, Mr. Sam. I wonder if your family has any records of human¡¯s psychic power affecting the evolution of Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon¡­¡±

    Terrance exined the matter, and the other party grasped the gist of it, ¡°There are indeed records of this, but no one has tried it, including me.¡±

    ¡°Such a condition¡­ this Ralts is indeed unfortunate,¡± Mr. Sam sighed before saying, ¡°We can give it a try, although I cannot guarantee sess.¡±

    Terrance stumbled upon this in an ancient record. Then, drawing connections with memories in his mind and discussing the possibility of external forces altering Pok¨¦mon genes with Master Victor, he decided to go to Kanto to give it a try.

    Mr. Sam agreed readily, though it was a simple task for him. However, he had no obligation to assist Terrance, and much of the credit for this goes to Professor Oak.

    Only the renowned Professor of Kanto could have any connection with these people.

    ¡°Does it have any defects with its psychic power?¡­ How about showing me the only move it can use?¡± Mr. Sam said.

    ¡°Ralts¡­¡± Terrance called.

    At hismand, Ralts showcased his signature move, ¡°Teleport,¡± prompting a surprised exmation from Mr. Sam. ¡°Its level is quite impressive.¡±

    ¡°Why can it only use this one move?¡±

    He furrowed his brow and, imitating Ralts, also used ¡°Teleport,¡± making Terrance, the transmigrator, witness something non-human for the first time.

    ¡°Little one, do you feel your way of using it is the same as mine?¡± he asked.

    ¡°Raltss???¡± Ralts looked puzzled.

    ¡°Alright!¡± Mr. Sam lowered his head in disappointment. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s give it a try.¡±

    Hearing this, Terrance immediately became excited, eagerly looking at Ralts¡­.

    As Mr. Sam made his preparations, a unique aura emanated from him, his eyes glowing with an indescribable light. Following that, psychic power slowly acted on Ralts, and then, to Terrance¡¯s delight, a faint white light immediately enveloped Ralts.

    ¡°The light of evolution?¡± Terrance eximed in joy.

    However, in the next moment, a profound sense of disappointment surged within him. The white light dissipated, and Ralts was still the same. The anticipation that had filled his heart instantly vanished, leaving Terrance feeling disheartened.

    ¡°It still failed¡­¡± Terrance sighed.

    ¡°Wa¡­wait a moment.¡± Mr. Sam struggled to speak. It was only then that Terrance noticed Mr. Sam was sweating profusely, as if he had just engaged in an intense battle, showing a tired expression.

    ¡°Just a little more. I feel just a bit more, and Ralts could have sessfully evolved.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡± Terrance was surprised.

    ¡°Yes, I feel my psychic power was suddenly drained, causing my mind to go into immediate overload. If my psychic power was a bit stronger, enduring a bit longer, Ralts should be able to evolve sessfully.¡±

    ¡°I need to rest for a bit, make enough preparations, and try againter. The previous attempt was a bit too sudden.¡± he said.

    ¡°Then, I¡¯ll trouble you, Mr. Sam.¡± Terrance¡¯s disappointment turned to excitement again, and heforted Ralts, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you will seed.¡±

    ¡°Ralts¡­¡±

    Thirty minutester, Mr. Sam once again used psychic power on Ralts to stimte its evolution. This time, the duration of the light of evolution was longer, but it still did notst until Ralts sessfully evolved.

    This situation made Terrance wonder if there was a ¡°Everstone¡± attached to Ralts.

    ¡°Is there really no way¡­¡± Feeling Terrance¡¯s low spirits, Ralts also became disheartened.

    ¡°No¡­there should still be a way. You have to believe in yourself, Ralts.¡± Terrance spoke.

    Mr. Sam looked at the two little ones, shaking his head apologetically. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, I may not be able to help you. My psychic power level¡­ is already at its limit.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, thank you very much.¡± Terrance patted Ralts¡¯s head, smiling.

    Suddenly, Mr. Sam changed the subject, ¡°Actually¡­ it¡¯s not entirely hopeless. If someone¡¯s psychic power level is higher than mine, they might be able to help Ralts evolve sessfully.¡±

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 Chapter 128: Fighting Gymâ€™s Kiyo

    Chapter 128: Fighting Gym¡¯s Kiyo

    ¡°Are you saying¡­¡± Terrance¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he thought of something.

    ¡°Exactly, it¡¯s my daughter, Sabrina. She¡¯s the most incredible genius in our family¡¯s history. She awakened powerful psychic powers at birth,¡± Mr. Sam said.

    ¡°Now, her psychic power has far surpassed mine. With her help, Ralts can surely evolve sessfully.¡±

    ¡°But¡­¡± Mr. Sam sighed.

    ¡°Even as her father, she rarely listens to me.¡±

    ¡°Is there a reason for this?¡± Terrance quickly asked. No matter what, Ralts¡¯ evolution was the top priority.

    ¡°The reason lies in Sabrina¡¯s psychic power. She awakened powerful psychic power and became deeply lost in it. Her personality twisted during constant psychic power training, and she now has a dual personality.¡±

    ¡°In one bad personality, Sabrina is capable of doing anything, including turning people into dolls with psychic power¡­¡±

    ¡°¡­¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°The other personality is somewhat better, and only during that time I dare to meet her. However, even then, Sabrina is not an easy person to get along with.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°If you want her help, conventional methods may not work,¡± Mr. Sam helplessly shook his head.

    ¡°I¡¯ve thought about it, and even if I, her biological father, were to go and ask for her help, it would be useless.¡±

    ¡®Wow, how did you be a father like this!¡¯

    Terrance continued to listen calmly.

    ¡°With Sabrina¡¯s personality, emotional conversations are not very effective. I don¡¯t think that would sway her. Besides that, you could try challenging Saffron Gym. Instead of using Badge as a stake, use Ralts¡¯ evolution as a stake for the Gym Battle. Given Sabrina¡¯s pride¡­.she shouldn¡¯t refuse.¡±

    Terrance understood, ¡°If I defeat Sabrina, she might help me?¡±

    ¡°In theory, there¡¯s a chance,¡± Mr. Sam said.

    ¡°¡­¡­¡± Terrance considered for a moment, ¡°Alright then, let me challenge Saffron Gym.¡±

    ¡°But I don¡¯t think you can defeat Sabrina,¡± Mr. Sam added.

    ¡°¡­¡­¡± Terrance replied, ¡°Uncle, what do you have in mind?¡±

    ¡°Are you nning to challenge Sabrina with that Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Mr. Sam looked toward the empty air, even though there was nothing there.

    ¡°Can you see Misdreavus?¡± Terrance was slightly surprised.

    Sam nodded, ¡°For us Psychics, the time spent dealing with Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon is not shorter than Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon. Dealing with Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon is also one of the methods we are most proficient in.¡±

    ¡°Although your Misdreavus seems well-trained and defeating Sabrina¡¯s Pok¨¦mon is possible, she will use her psychic power to strengthen her Pok¨¦mon in battle. You¡¯ll be essentially fighting against two Pok¨¦mon, and the chances of winning are too low. The terror of Sabrina¡¯s psychic power, only I understand.¡±

    ¡°For Sabrina, she still maintains some principles as a Gym Leader, upholding her duty to train Trainers. However, if you challenge the Gym under different conditions, Sabrina probably won¡¯t go easy.¡±

    Terrance, hearing this, began to doubt if it was so exaggerated.

    ¡°Have you ever seen someone turn another person into a doll?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°No matter what, I must resolve Ralts¡¯ situation, even if there¡¯s just a slim chance. Besides, I believe in Misdreavus¡¯ strength,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°You¡¯ve misunderstood. It¡¯s not that I doubt your strength, but Trainers on the road are¡­¡± Mr. Sam paused.

    ¡°¡­very unlikely to defeat Sabrina.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s eyelid twitched, thinking the other might quote some ssic line. ¡°Anyway, if I don¡¯t even try, I won¡¯t be able to forgive myself.¡± [TN: I don¡¯t know what quote the author is talking about here. If you know you can tell me.]

    ¡°Sigh¡­ I knew you¡¯d make that decision. Speaking of which, I, as a father, am quite a failure. Sabrina turning out like this, her mother and I are somewhat to me,¡± Mr. Sam said. ¡°Still, as I mentioned before, when Sabrina gets serious, her true strength is formidable. I suggest you consider improving Misdreavus¡¯ strength before challenging her.¡±

    ¡°Improve Misdreavus¡¯ strength?¡± Terrance pondered. ¡°In the short term, evolution might be the only path.¡±

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~~¡± Upon hearing the word evolution, the little Misdreavus appeared, yfully nuzzling Terrance.

    ¡°This little one has been eager to evolve. Probably the most impatient among my Pok¨¦mon,¡± Terrance thought for a moment. ¡°Thank you for your advice, Mr. Sam. I will consider your words, and I¡¯ll be back in a few days.¡±

    ¡°As for Misdreavus, I remember it needs something called a Dusk Stone to evolve, right?¡± Mr. Sam asked.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s correct. I¡¯ll go look for one,¡± Terrance said. He didn¡¯t have hopes for a high-quality Dusk Stone. Dusk Stones themselves were rarer than the ordinary Fire, Water, or Thunder evolutionary stones. If he keeps looking for high-quality ones, Misdreavus might never evolve.

    ¡°Are you nning to search for a Dusk Stone?¡± Sam said, ¡°I feel bad for not being able to help you, but I can at least point you in the right direction.¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    ¡°Do you know how many Gyms there are in Saffron City?¡± Mr. Sam asked.

    Terrance opened his fingers, then realized there was no need, ¡°One, right?¡±

    Saffron City, Saffron Gym, is there a problem?

    ¡°Wrong, wrong, wrong,pletely wrong. As thergest city in Kanto, how could Saffron City have only one Gym?¡± Mr. Sam said.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Terrance was dumbfounded.

    ¡°Besides our Saffron Gym, Saffron City also has a Fighting Gym, whose Gym Leader is Kiyo!¡±

    ¡°However, in the early years, in thepetition for the official title of the Saffron City Gym, this Gym lost to Sabrina. As a result, it fell into decline, and Kiyo lost his status as Gym Leader.¡±

    ¡°Just recently, after winning the second ce in a Kanto-Johto martial artspetition, Kiyo challenged Sabrina again, but he lost once more. Disheartened, Kiyo finally made a decision to temporarily close the Fighting Gym and go to Mt. Mortar in Johto for hellish training, aiming to reim his ce.¡±

    ¡°Before Kiyo intends to close the Gym, to make sure he would always remember this incident, he has decided to offer his private collection,petition rewards, and two Pok¨¦mon he trained in the Dojo as rewards to Trainers who have always supported the Fighting Gym.¡±

    ¡°I remember in his announced collection, there is a Dusk Stone. If you want to challenge Sabrina, you can go challenge Kiyo at the Fighting Gym. It¡¯s a closing match that concerns the Gym¡¯s reputation, and he won¡¯t go easy on anyone. It¡¯s also his final training before leaving. You can test your strength. If you can¡¯t even defeat Kiyo, then forget about Sabrina.¡± Sam exined.

    ¡°Fighting Gym?¡± Terrance nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look.¡±

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 Chapter 129: Cianwoodâ€™s Zimin

    Chapter 129: Cianwood¡¯s Zimin

    Saffron City¡¯s Ma Train Station, connecting Kanto and Johto region, is an epic-level facility that spans the entire maind.

    A young boy slowly walked out of the station; his face looked determined, and as if exposed to the sun year-round, he looked slightly tanned. He was wearing a faded white coat, but beneath it, one can seeyers of bandages wrapped around his body.

    ¡°I thought I¡¯d die on the train; motion sickness is so ufortable,¡± Zimin grimaced, lifting his luggage and looking in a certain direction.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go, after challenging the Fighting Gym, I¡¯ll head to Dewford Town in the Hoenn region to spar with the senior that the teacher always talks about.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Fighting Gym is located to the east of Saffron City. In addition to the Gym, there is also a Fighting Dojo established nearby. The dojo primarily teaches and epts children and youngsters willing to learn martial arts or Fighting Pokemon who seek refuge with them.

    ¡°Teacher told me not to be careless as Mr. Kiyo is the runner-up of the recent martial arts tournament and shouldn¡¯t be underestimated.¡±

    However, Zimin, who had learned at Cianwood Gym in Johto, had unparalleled confidence.

    Uh¡­ No, wait. It seems like the other person is also a Gym Trainer.

    ¡°Hello, is this Saffron City¡¯s Fighting Gym?¡± Zimin walked up to the main entrance of the building, which was exuding a martial aura, and knocked forcefully before shouting.

    Smack!

    A mysterious pnded on Zimin¡¯s shoulder, causing him to exim, ¡°Whoa!¡± He quickly assumed a fighting stance and turned his head around.

    ¡°Who?¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Upon closer inspection, it was just an ordinary boy, well¡­.a slightly handsome one.

    ¡°Don¡¯t bother knocking. All the apprentices of this Gym have been dismissed, leaving only Gym Leader Kiyo. And this is his training time. No one knows where he is, so there won¡¯t be anyone receiving visitors right now,¡± Terrance pointed to himself. ¡°I arrived earlier than you and have been waiting for a while.¡±

    ¡°What¡­No apprentices at all? And even visit is not allowed? What kind of Gym is this?¡± Zimin¡¯s eyes widened.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°There have been some issues with this Fighting Gym recently¡­¡± Terrance was about to exin.

    ¡°Don¡¯t exin. I don¡¯t want to hear it. I¡¯ll wait,¡± Zimin says.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    Fighting Gym was located in quite a good ce, near Silph Co. Head Office. There are often various people passing by. In the past, the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City was quite popr. However, after losing to Sabrina once again, the Gym Leader decided to close the Gym and dismiss all staff, resulting in this deserted atmosphere.

    So, Terrance and the unfamiliar young man endured the wait. At some point, a man in a karate gi entered their view.

    ¡°It¡¯s just you two challengers today?¡± Kiyo nced at them and spoke.

    ¡°Are you the Gym Leader of the Fighting Gym? I¡¯m Zimin from Cianwood Gym in the Johto region. Please fight me with your full strength!¡± Zimin dered.

    ¡°I heard rumors and came to challenge as a Trainer, intending to use a Dusk Stone as a wager for the Gym Battle,¡± Terrance adds.

    ¡°Hahaha, interesting. Are you both sure about challenging me? I won¡¯t hold back,¡± Kiyo turned to Zimin. ¡°I hope Mr. Chuck is doing well. After I close the Gym, I n to be a disciple of Mr. Chuck and strive to train myself as diligently as he does.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Chuck is an incredible person. I wonder how much of his skills you¡¯ll be able to learn.¡±

    ¡°Come in, the doors of the Fighting Gym are open for you!¡±

    After closing the Gym, besides cash, he will be left with a significant amount of resources. His willingness to use these items as stakes in Gym Battles shows a considerable level of determination. It seems he wants to use each defeat as a motivation to drive his own improvement.

    However, even with generous rewards, there weren¡¯t many challengers. If not deliberately throwing the battle, Professional Trainers as Gym Leaders are much stronger than ordinary Trainers. Skilled Trainers who can defeat them also don¡¯tck these resources.

    So, after making this decision, Kiyo has actually faced only a few genuine challengers. The defeats so far haven¡¯t depleted his resources, and arge portion of those battles had been against Trainers who had specifically chosen Pok¨¦mon that restrains fighting-type Pok¨¦mon.

    Maybe Kiyo just wants to push himself further through these battles before leaving.

    ¡°A disciple of Cianwood Gym, I hope you won¡¯t disappoint me,¡± Kiyo smiled, ¡°I¡¯ll use all the strength I¡¯m proud of to battle you.¡±

    ¡°Thank you,¡± Zimin said solemnly. The person in front of him, known as the ¡°Karate King¡± among martial artists, must be a truly powerful individual to be the Gym Leader of arge city like Saffron City.

    ¡°Uh¡­ you two, who will challenge first?¡± Kiyo stepped forward, his sharp gaze looking at the two of them.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go first.¡± Terrance spoke, ready to step forward.

    ¡°No! I¡¯ll go first. I¡¯m already fired up. Let me battle first. I think my darling is also eagerly waiting,¡± Zimin insisted.

    After saying that, he reached out and stopped Terrance, proceeding to step forward on his own.

    Terrance shrugged helplessly.

    ¡°A very confident challenger. Come, show me your darling. Let me see if your darling is more formidable than mine!¡±

    Saffron City¡¯s Fighting Gym battle arena, Zimin vs. Kiyo, the battle was about to begin.

    ¡°Perfect! Go, my darling, king!¡± Zimin walked to the designated spot and took a deep breath. Then, he retrieved a Pok¨¦ Ball from his waist, closed his eyes, gave the Pok¨¦ Ball a kiss and threw it out.

    ¡°Hahaha¡­ Impressive aura. Let me show you my darling. Go, Hitmonchan!¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance.

    Paying no attention to how the initially serious duo became so weird, Terrance looked at king in surprise. Wasn¡¯t the opponent from the Johto region¡¯s Gym? Why does he have a Pok¨¦mon like king?

    Moreover, king, due to its innate ¡°Truant¡± ability, often struggles to promptlyprehend a Trainer¡¯smands, causing ag in the battle rhythm. This makes it less favored by Trainers.

    ¡°Has he ovee king¡¯s w?¡± Terrance wondered.

    If it¡¯s a king that has ovee its w, it¡¯s not something that can be achieved without years of continuous training. But which Trainer is willing to spend ten years training a Pok¨¦mon?

    king, once its ws are truly ovee, ranks high in terms of overall physique in certain Breeder¡¯s academic records. Its physical strength surpasses that ofrge Pok¨¦mon like Nidoking and Ursaring.

    ¡°Let me act as the referee, then?¡± Terrance walked to the center of the arena.

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 Chapter 130: The theory of Styles

    Chapter 130: The theory of Styles

    king is often seen in Hoenn, with two tufts of white hair resembling buds on its head, a ring of white hair around its neck and body, and brown fur on its limbs. Its beige skin and pink nose made it look like Terrance¡¯s past life¡¯s baboon.

    Although king¡¯sziness rivals that of Snox, its strength and speed are astonishing. When it gets serious, it can absolutely leave people wide-eyed.

    While Mr. Kiyo¡¯s Hitmonchan on the other side slightly surprised Terrance, ¡°Is that¡­ a ready stance for karate?¡±

    ¡°You noticed? Haha, my Hitmonchan and I will use our Dojo¡¯s proud ¡®G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style)¡¯ karate to defeat you both!¡± Kiyo dered.

    G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style)¡­ karate.

    Terrance pondered over the word for a moment, feeling a sense of novelty. It was the first time he had seen a Trainer incorporate a martial art style into Pok¨¦mon battles.

    ¡°I won¡¯t lose!!¡± Zimin dered.

    ¡°Let the opponent see your strength!! Use Hyper Beam!!¡±

    ¡°Do you have to start with such a powerful move¡­¡± Terrance wondered.

    The Hyper Beam emitted by king, with its sturdy physique, resembled a thick yellowser beam. Watching the slender Hitmonchan, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but worry.

    ¡°He should be able to dodge it, right?¡±

    However, what happened next surprised Terrance.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, ¡®Quick Guard,¡¯ charge through!¡±

    ¡°Watch, this is ¡®hard¡¯!¡± [TN: From hard-soft style.]

    Just as Kiyo said, Hitmonchan assumed a defensive stance with its dual fists and charged straight at Hyper Beam. To king and Zimin¡¯s surprise, the thick yellow beam disintegrated, and the opponent charged forward fearlessly like it held an energy shield.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, king, use ¡®Hammer Arm¡¯ to attack when the opponent gets close!¡±

    Zimin watched as Hitmonchan continued its assault and shouted, ¡°Now!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s toote, young man, can it still react after using Hyper Beam? Hitmonchan, go around!¡±

    Under the direct assault of Hyper Beam, Hitmonchan suddenly changed its pace, shifting from a straight-line attack to circr movement. In a difficult-to-follow movement, it circled around king and positioned itself beside him.

    ¡°G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style)bines circr and straight-line movements in battles and can deal with various situations. Take this, Low Sweep!¡±

    At this moment, Hitmonchan truly resembled a martial artist, swiftly and skillfully kicking king¡¯s lower part of the body with force.

    However, king still stood there like a mountain, stable and unshaken.

    ¡°It¡¯s useless. When my king focuses its center of gravity on its feet, no one can trip it.¡± Zimin said, ¡°Uh¡­ What!¡±

    After using Low Sweep, Hitmonchan executed a punch resembling a twist, and a direct uppercut, with a fist speed so intense it felt like even grazing it would cause burns, sliced through the air. It then surged directly towards the sky.

    Sky Uppercut! !

    Uttering the name of this move in surprise, Zimin¡¯s expression changed. Originally, given king¡¯s weight, the idea of using Sky Uppercut seemed delusional. However, as the center of gravity continued to shift, the opponent took advantage of this opportunity¡­

    At this moment, Zimin remembered Hitmonchan¡¯s characteristics. Indeed¡­ the opponent was clearly a Pokemon skilled in boxing moves, and using Low Sweep was just a trap to lure him in.

    ¡°Damn it¡­¡±

    ¡°king!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not that simple!! My Hitmonchan can unleash a rapid barrage of punches at an imperceptible speed for three minutes straight. Can your king withstand that?!¡±

    Kiyoughed. After king was knocked down by Sky Uppercut, Hitmonchan¡¯s storm-like punches didn¡¯t cease. ¡°Keep attacking and defeat king!¡±

    ¡°Aoo¡­Aoo¡­.Aoo¡­¡±

    Under the intense barrage of punches, king could only howl in pain¡­

    ¡°Don¡¯t give up, king, use Rest!¡± Zimin clenched his fist and gave a strangemand. ¡°Under Rest state, king can recover all the energy it consumed just now!¡±

    ¡°Bang!¡±

    Hitmonchan¡¯s fist struck king again, and the continuous blows forced king to open its eyes again. ¡°Keep using ¡®Rest,¡¯ and wear Hitmonchan out until it¡¯s exhausted!!¡±

    ¡°Oh? Interesting. Are you serious? Well then, Hitmonchan, stop attacking king and use Bulk Up!¡±

    Bulk Up: Tighten all muscles to enhance attack and defense.

    Zimin raised an eyebrow, feeling uneasy. Hitmonchan¡¯s current charging stance looked quite frightening¡­

    ¡°After using Bulk Up, Hitmonchan can best utilize ¡®G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style)¡¯,¡± Kiyo said. ¡°Hard for attack, soft for evasion. G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style) training includes strengthening and control,bining hard-style boxing, close hand punches, and open hand circr techniques for both offense and defense, and joint locks, grappling, takedowns, and throws for controlling the opponent.¡±

    ¡°The Low Sweep just now was just an appetizer. Now, witness the true ¡®G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style)¡¯!¡±

    ¡°Mach Punch!¡±

    In the blink of an eye, the opponent was already in front of king. Its panicked abdominal muscles swelled as it tried to endure it.

    ¡°Go all out, king! Resist Mach Punch and use il!¡± king extended its right hand, fingers spread open, obeying Zimin¡¯smand.

    At this moment, Hitmonchan tightened its right arm, and without warning, low-kicked king¡¯s ankle swiftly and precisely with its left foot.

    ¡°The move changed? It¡¯s Low Sweep again¡­¡± Zimin gritted his teeth.

    Mach Punch was used as a feint, attracting attention with its extreme speed. The main attack was Low Sweep!

    Having learned from the previous experience, king dared not casually manipte its center of gravity. After taking on Hitmonchan¡¯s move, it roared in pain, swung its arms, and attacked again.

    Just as king was about to counterattack, Hitmonchan seamlessly adjusted with incredible speed, his figure disappearing once again. His right fist swiftly followed,unching a powerful and rapid assault on the opponent¡¯s back.

    Close-quarterbat!

    Bang!

    Fist after fist struck flesh with fierce strength and astonishing speed. king seemed to be trapped in a hell as it momentarily stiffened.

    ¡°The victor is¡­ Mr. Kiyo from the Fighting Gym.¡± Terrance, realizing that the situation couldn¡¯t be reversed, looked at the fallen king and spoke.

    ¡°Why¡­ why did I lose¡­¡± Zimin looked bewildered at king. He had already defeated all the apprentices of Cianwood Gym, and the teacher had also granted him the right to graduate. So, why did he lose so miserably in just the first battle?

    ¡°¡®G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style)¡¯?¡± Terrance expressed interest.

    ¡°Haha, it was a good fight. Any thoughts?¡± Kiyo spoke.

    ¡°I just find it very interesting. Instead of focusing on moves, it uses them toplement special techniques. This style reminds me of Pok¨¦mon Contests,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Pok¨¦mon Contests?¡± Kiyo scratched his head and said to Zimin, ¡°Young man, I won. It seems Mr. Chuck didn¡¯t pass on his true teachings to you. He has high hopes for you. I hope you can find your own path someday. Keep going, young man.¡±

    ¡°My own¡­path, my own style?¡± Zimin muttered.

    ¡°If you keep working on developing your techniques, you might be able to create your own style. Although I have my own style, I also n to learn from Mr. Chuck to improve myself. Let¡¯spete to see who can be his senior disciple!¡± Kiyo extended his thumb and grinned.

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 Chapter 131: Flying Thunder God + Rasengan

    Chapter 131: Flying Thunder God + Rasengan

    Creating a style¡­

    Terrance thought to himself, if Swablu could one day master the ¡°Annihtion¡± secret technique, could it be called the ¡°Annihtion Style¡±?

    If Misdreavus continued to practice illusion creation; could it be referred to as the ¡°Illusion Style¡±?

    And if Growlithe further learns and bes proficient in ¡°Extreme Speed,¡± ¡°Wild Charge,¡± and ¡°re Blitz,¡± could it be called the ¡°Mad Dog Style¡±?

    As for Beautifly, its potential based on its species is weaker than other Pokemon. There aren¡¯t many ces where it can excel in simple battles, so taking the contest route is the best choice for Beautifly.

    Whether ¡°String Shot¡± and ¡°Airflow Perception¡± could create and conceptualize a contest style that can be also used in actualbat is a significant challenge for Terrance¡¯ Coordinator training.

    Even for Ralts, Terrance suddenly had a peculiar idea.

    Gade is known as a master of courtesy and swordsmanship. Even if it cannot use psychic moves, its ¡°Teleport¡± move, which it has practiced to perfection so far without being distracted by other moves, could be the core of Gade¡¯s future battles.

    A sword master proficient in ¡°Teleport¡±¡­

    Even if Ralts cannot learn any moves after evolving into Gade, the des on its arms, which can be retracted or extended to two different lengths, can also be an excellent weapon for it to engage in real battles.

    Furthermore, coupled with ¡°Teleport¡±, Terrance thought to himself, it would be simply ridiculous.

    Moreover, the inability to learn moves is just spection. If the evolution sessfully elevates Ralts¡¯ life, allowing it to learn moves again¡­

    ¡°Close Combat,¡± ¡°Leaf de,¡± ¡°sh,¡± ¡°Fury Cutter,¡± ¡°Aerial Ace,¡± ¡°Swords Dance,¡± ¡°Brick Break¡±¡­

    Terrance seemed to see a very bright future for Ralts.

    ¡°I must ensure Ralts sessfully evolves and that its years of painstaking training of Teleport do not go in vain,¡± The determination in Terrance¡¯s heart grew even stronger.

    Moreover¡­ in conjunction with ¡°Focus st,¡± it might even make the world experience the pain of ¡°Flying Thunder God + Rasengan.¡±

    ¡°For Ralts¡­¡±

    ¡°I must win!¡±

    Terrance looked confidently at Mr. Kiyo. It was his turn now. Next, it was Terrance¡¯s turn to challenge the Fighting Gym in a Gym Battle.

    ¡°If I can¡¯t even defeat Mr. Kiyo, then Sabrina is even more out of the question¡­¡±

    ¡°The battle just now¡­¡±

    After considering, Terrance decided to send out Swablu.

    ¡°Hold on, I have a question,¡± Zimin said.

    ¡°Mr. Kiyo, you¡¯re already so strong. Is it still necessary to apprentice under Teacher Chuck?¡± Zimin wondered. ¡°I feel that even Teacher Chuck wouldn¡¯t be your match.¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Kiyo was taken aback. ¡°If Mr. Chuck heard what you said, he would definitely beat you up.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Chuck has a great reputation in this circle. You should trust your teacher. He may be holding back against you to ensure it doesn¡¯t affect your growth. Who says you always have to show your true strength to the outside world?¡±

    ¡°Learning is endless. If I can gain Master Chuck¡¯s approval, I have decided to embark on training with a brand new Pokemon once again, constantly honing myself from scratch until I can reim Saffron Gym!¡± Kiyoughed, ¡°Trainer is always the one who needs to learn the most. The stronger the Trainer, the stronger the power Pokemon can unleash. I will keep training myself with this goal in mind.¡±

    ¡°I understand¡­¡± Zimin seemed deep in thought, hesitating before slowly speaking, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t disturb you. I wille back to challenge you in the future. Goodbye.¡±

    ¡°Huh? Don¡¯t you n to watch the next battle?¡± Kiyo asked.

    ¡°No, I need to review the previous battle and begin my own true training. Thank you, Mr. Kiyo,¡± Zimin said.

    ¡°Well then, I look forward to your growth¡­¡± Kiyo smiled.

    It was only after Zimin left that Terrance spoke slowly, ¡°Next, it¡¯s my turn.¡±

    ¡°Oh? After seeing the previous battle, you still have a lot of confidence in yourself, huh?¡± Kiyo looked at Terrance in surprise, ¡°I¡¯m actually a yful person, often acting silly to make others happy. But these battles are different. I will go all out when facing challengers. Are you still going to challenge me?¡±

    ¡°Of course, I¡¯ve already made up my mind. Dusk Stone, you have it, right?¡± Terrance asked again.

    ¡°Hehe, if your goal is the Dusk Stone, I won¡¯t easily give it to you,¡± Kiyo smirked, ¡°Since you insist on challenging, I¡¯m not afraid to dent your confidence. Come out! Hitmonlee!¡±

    ¡°The Hitmonchan from earlier and this Hitmonlee are the first Pokemon that had apanied me. Besides them, there used to be more than ten Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee learning together in the Dojo. Only when I face a real strong opponent do I let my original two partnerse out.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t be careless,e at me, young man!¡±

    Different from Hitmonchan, which is known for its fists, Hitmonlee was renowned for its kicking techniques.

    Facing what could be the opponent¡¯s true main force and ace, Terrance didn¡¯t dare to underestimate it. However, he still sent out Swablu.

    Currently, Beautifly is likely the strongest in Terrance¡¯s team when ites to battling. However, Terence chose to send out Swablu as he did not have much confidence in Beautifly¡¯s ability to challenge Kiyo, but if it¡¯s Swablu¡­perhaps there might be some miracle.

    Growlithe, Misdreavus, Swablu, Beautifly¡­

    Perhaps Misdreavus was also suitable for dealing with Fighting-type Pokemon, but its current moves were not suitable for battle. The opponent¡¯s Pokemon, cultivated through rigorous training throughout the years, would surely have strong willpower. Terrance was a bit worried about whether Misdreavus¡¯ special moves could be effective.

    ¡°My partner is¡­ Swablu!¡±

    The elegant, pale blue Pokemon flew out, surprising Kiyo once again, ¡°Another Pokemon rarely seen in Kanto and Johto?¡±

    ¡°Flying-type Pokemon, intending to counter my ¡®G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style)¡¯. I must say, the battle just now should have given you some insights, right?¡±

    Terrance looked at the bouncing Hitmonlee on the field, focusing on the tough yellow objects on the inside of its feet, the key to Hitmonlee¡¯s powerful kicking techniques.

    However, Swablu was flying in the air, and if it wanted to deal with Swablu, it wouldn¡¯t be easy.

    ¡®It¡¯s said that Hitmonlee¡¯s legs can extend quite far. I must keep Swablu at a distance from the opponent.¡¯

    ¡°I did learn a few things. Let me witness your ¡®G¨­j¨±-ry¨± (hard-soft style) again,¡¯ Mr. Kiyo.¡± Terrance said.

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 Chapter 132: Fierce Battle

    Chapter 132: Fierce Battle

    ¡°Since it¡¯s Hitmonlee, the best choice is to use Flying-type moves. However, the only offensive Flying-type move Swablu knows right now is ¡®Peck.¡¯ If it uses ¡®Peck¡¯ repeatedly, Hitmonlee will surely seize the opportunity.¡±

    ¡°In that case, to prevent close-quartersbat¡­¡±

    ¡°Swablu, take to the sky and create some distance from Hitmonlee.¡±

    Terrance, observing Mr. Kiyo¡¯s indifferent demeanor, issued the firstmand to Swablu. ¡°At this distance, Hitmonlee still has several moves that it can easily use.¡±

    Although Swablu was flying in the sky while Hitmonlee was on the ground, making the situation seem unfavorable for Mr. Kiyo, he showed no signs of concern. ¡°Interesting. Did you think Hitmonlee wouldn¡¯t be able to attack like this?¡±

    ¡°Use Jump Kick!¡±

    A brown figure shed by, and spring-like legs burst forth with astonishing power. An attack wasunched from the ground to the sky, aiming to knock down Swablu in one blow.

    ¡°Does this have any meaning? Swablu, use Double Team.¡±

    Faced with the fierce and explosive Jump Kick, leaving almost no time for a reaction, Hitmonlee kicked Swablu. However, the Swablu turned out to be a mere clone. In the moment of the clone¡¯s destruction, a multitude of Swablu densely surrounded the airborne Hitmonlee. One, two, at least a dozen Swablu appeared. Witnessing this scene, Hitmonlee was stunned.

    ¡°It¡¯s useless. Hitmonlee, it¡¯s just a few clones. Use Rolling Kick to destroy them!¡±

    ¡°Hai-ya~~¡±

    As soon as the words fell, the mid-air Hitmonlee transformed into a whirlwind, transforming into a huge brown spinning disc, unexpectedlying to a halt directly in mid-air.

    ¡°With the body as support, and legs as the driving force, go, Hitmonlee!¡±

    The brown spinning disc ¡°buzzed¡± in the air, starting to devour the clones one by one. However, at the same time, each Swablu clone began to shake, and white cotton feathers scattered, turning the sky into a sea of clouds.

    In the sea of clouds, the brown spinning disc seemed to have entered a swamp, with cotton hindering the release of power. Hitmonlee appeared as if trapped in quagmire,cking the imposing aura from before.

    ¡°Mr. Kiyo, can this Feather Dance be considered ¡®soft¡¯?¡± Terrance smiled.

    ¡°Hahaha¡­ interesting. But you think this is enough? That¡¯s underestimating Hitmonlee. ze Kick!¡±

    As Hitmonlee struggled in the sea of clouds, the brown spinning disc instantly took on a hint of red light. With a ¡°zi, zi, zi¡± sound, the disc began to break through the sea of clouds, and feathers could no longer hinder Hitmonlee¡¯s attack.

    ¡°Dragon Pulse!¡±

    Just as the disc was devouring the cotton, a figure emerged from the sea of clouds, rapidly transforming into a beam of light and biting fiercely into the disc.

    ¡°Boom, boom, boom, boom!¡±

    A series of explosions rang out, and as the smoke dispersed in the air, Hitmonlee fell from the sky.

    ¡°Hiss~~¡±

    Bracing itself with arms in evident pain, Hitmonlee stood up again. Its profound gaze, marked by alternating ck and white patterns, focused intensely on the Swablu in the sky.

    ¡°Huh? Young man, the way you battle is really interesting. No wonder you came straight for the Dusk Stone, you really have some skills. My Hitmonlee was almost defeated by you.¡±

    ¡°Well, that would have been the best oue¡­¡± Terranceughed.

    ¡°Ha¡­ it¡¯s not over, not over yet! Let me show you ¡®G¨­j¨±-ry¨±¡¯s ultimate technique¡¯, Hitmonlee, run!¡±

    ¡°Are you trying to disturb Swablu by running?¡± Terrance was surprised. He noticed that as Hitmonlee ran, its legs gradually stretched, and its steps becamerger andrger. In the blink of an eye, its legs stretched to one and a half times their usual length!

    ¡°Swablu, use Dragon Pulse again to stop Hitmonlee!¡± Terrance¡¯s expression changed.

    ¡°Swabluuu~~¡± The blue-purple Dragon Pulse began to sweep out. Chased by Dragon Pulse, Hitmonlee kept darting around the battlefield. What bothered Terrance was that Hitmonlee¡¯s movements were too unpredictable. Every time Swablu¡¯s Dragon Pulse caught up, Hitmonlee ran in another direction.

    ¡°This is bad¡­¡±

    Terrance anxiously watched Hitmonlee, whose legs had stretched to more than twice their usual length. He had a bad feeling about this. Being inside the Dojo, the ceiling height was limited, and Hitmonlee, already standing at 1.6 meters in height, now leapt to over two meters. With those long legs poised for a sweep, Terrance suspected that Swablu might be in danger even while flying.

    Seeing this, Kiyo smiled, ¡°Hitmonlee, Close Combat!¡±

    Terrance frowned. This no longer resembled Close Combat move. Hitmonlee¡¯s long legs acted like a whip, continuouslyshing towards Swablu in the sky. This Hitmonlee had already surpassed its kind in tapping into its own potential, especially in controlling the elongation of its legs, reaching an unbelievable level.

    In the wild dance of the brown whip, Swablu¡¯s small body continuously shuttled through the air. Kiyo¡¯s mouth slightly opened wide. This little guy could actually dodge such a fierce onught?

    ¡°Good, let me see how long you can hold on! Hitmonlee, keep attacking!¡± Kiyo shouted.

    Watching Swablu dodging hurriedly, Terrance quickly calmed down. What method could break through the opponent¡¯s attacks?

    While Swablu was dodging, Terrance¡¯s brain also quickly worked, seeking a solution. However, Kiyo was not ready to give him that chance.

    ¡°Hitmonlee, use ¡®Mind Reader¡¯ to predict Swablu¡¯s next move while attacking!¡±

    Hearing thismand, Terrance was rmed. This wasn¡¯t good. ¡°Mind Reader¡± allowed the user to sense the opponent¡¯s movements, ensuring the next attack would hit almost 100%.

    ¡°Even in the middle of an attack, ¡®Mind Reader¡¯ can be used? In that case, let¡¯s go head-to-head. Swablu, Dragon Rush!¡±

    Shouting thismand at Swablu, Terrance was actually in a dilemma. The powerful brown whip shed with Swablu, who had transformed into a dragon-form. A fierce wave of energy emanated, creating a thunderous explosion! Following that, Hitmonlee swiftly retracted its legs, and the petite body of Swablu was also affected by the explosive shockwaves, sending it flying.

    Using Dragon Rush wasn¡¯t suitable for Swablu¡¯s small body. Although the opponent would undoubtedly suffer significant damage, it might also not be a good thing for Swablu.

    Seeing Swablu getting sent flying, Terrance observed its flight trajectory, which was now chaotic. When Dragon Rush collided with Hitmonlee¡¯s Close Combat, it had depleted much of Swablu¡¯s stamina.

    ¡°Hitmonlee¡­ are you okay?¡± On Kiyo¡¯s side, Hitmonlee was half-kneeling on the ground on one leg. Clearly, the previous attack had taken a toll, rendering that leg unusable for a short time.

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 Chapter 133 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 133 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°Hiyah~~~¡±

    Hitmonlee¡¯s legs shook, its facial muscles twitching in response to the pain from the sh with ¡°Dragon Rush.¡± Even with the title of ¡°Kicking Master,¡± Hitmonlee couldn¡¯t escape unscathed.

    ¡°Chirp~~¡±

    If Hitmonlee paid the price with a leg, Swablu had it worse. Covered in injuries from head to toe, it was even struggling to fly. One reason Terrance disliked ¡°Dragon Rush¡± was that Swablu¡¯s current size, weight, and resistance were insufficient for a perfect execution of such a powerful move.

    However, in that situation, neither ¡°Dragon Pulse¡± nor ¡°Agility¡± could resolve the issue. Locked onto by ¡°Mind Reader,¡± it was no longer something that could be avoided simply by speed. Without breaking the boundaries of conventional speed, being locked onto by ¡°Mind Reader¡± meant there was no way out.

    What to do¡­

    ¡°Roost?¡± Terrance shook his head; if Swablu descended now, even with only one leg left, Hitmonlee could quickly defeat Swablu.

    Draco Meteor¡­Let¡¯s not even talk about how much stamina Swablu will have left after using it. If it doesn¡¯t hit the opponent, then their chances of winning would really be zero.

    ¡°No way out, huh? Your Swablu, with its remaining strength, can¡¯t survive Hitmonlee¡¯s attack.¡± Kiyo smiled.

    Even with one leg temporarily unusable, having one leg left was enough for Hitmonlee to move.

    Terrance looked at Hitmonlee with interest; it took on the ¡°Dragon Rush¡± attack at the cost of only one leg being disabled? It seems that the other¡¯s willpower is very strong¡­

    Among the students, even those from the Graduation ss wouldn¡¯t dare to im that their Pokemon could directly take on Swablu¡¯s ¡°Dragon Rush.¡± This is because the Dragon-type bloodline in Swablu¡¯s body ounts for arge proportion, resulting in the Dragon-type moves of Swablu being very powerful, surpassing the strength expected from normal growth.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t surprised by Kiyo¡¯s prowess. Compared to a regr Trainer Gym Leader, Kiyo couldn¡¯t be considered strong.

    Although Terrance had the advantage of type, the opponent¡¯s main Pok¨¦mon had even sacrificed a leg to go head-to-head with Swablu, which is without a doubt, a failure for a Gym Leader when facing a twelve-year-old challenger.

    ¡°So, is this why you were defeated by Sabrina twice in a row¡­¡± Terrance thought to himself. However, even so, the opponent¡¯s overall strength was above the current Terrance.

    As a challenger, Terrance naturally had the advantage in terms of type, but there was one more thing. Terrance smiled and said, ¡°Mr. Kiyo, it¡¯s far from over.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Kiyo was puzzled, but he couldn¡¯t miss the current favorable situation, so he immediately gave the order, ¡°Hitmonlee, charge!¡±

    Even with just one leg, Hitmonlee could still run fast, maneuver, and unleash powerful moves quickly. These were the most basic skills for any Gym Leader who needed to face various situations.

    ¡°Is that level of flexibility even possible?¡± Terrance was slightly surprised. For any creature ustomed to walking on two legs, suddenly losing one would undoubtedly restrict its movements.

    Yet, Hitmonlee showed no signs of being affected. He continued to move in an alternating pattern of circles and straight lines, his special footwork creating a disorienting visual effect. He charged at Swablu, his attack techniques allowing him to choose from dozens of possible movement trajectories.

    ¡°Now! Hitmonlee, use ze Jump Kick!!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s useless!!¡± Terrance waved his hand dramatically and shouted towards Swablu, ¡°Evolve! Swablu!¡±

    This sudden and peculiar shout caught both Hitmonlee and Kiyo off guard.

    ¡°What¡­ What?!¡± Kiyo eximed, ¡°Hitmonlee, quickly stop!¡±

    Following thismand, Hitmonlee promptly halted, looking unwillingly at Swablu as a radiant white light began to envelop its entire body.

    ¡°It actually¡­ evolved?¡± Kiyo dryly mumbled, ¡°This is bad¡­¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right¡­ Swablu, evolve right now, unleash your potential, and let this ¡®battle¡¯ be the stage for you to bloom to the fullest!¡± Terrance chuckled.

    Although the opponent might be somewhat stronger, this was a battle, and in a battle, there were rules.

    In the past year, Terrance had learned the most about the difference between ¡°fight¡± and ¡°battle.¡± Despite numerous restrictions in battles, these restrictions could be turned into one¡¯s weapon.

    Trainer Battle Rule #29: During a battle, you cannot attack the opponent¡¯s Pokemon while it¡¯s evolving. Once the evolution isplete, the match resumes.

    Seeing Kiyo¡¯s expression, resembling someone who swallowed a fly, Terrance felt a sense of triumph. After evolution, Swablu would regain a significant amount of health, and the evolution during the intense battle would allow it to unearth even more strength. The time for a counterattack was now.

    In the air above the battlefield, Swablu¡¯s petite body was surrounded by a white glow. As the intensity of the light increased, dazzling beams of white light scattered in all directions. This white light symbolized the sublimation of life, the transformation of potential. Amidst the continuously shing radiance, Swablu¡¯s figure underwent a change.

    Slowly, under the intense white light, Swablu¡¯s figure gradually transformed into something resembling a swan. Compared to its previous petite body, this new figure looked more graceful and fluffy.

    In addition, Swablu¡¯s tail lengthened slightly during the transformation, and the two strands of hair on its head, which originally looked like tufts, have now elongated into what appears to be ribbons, flowing gracefully in the wind, resembling a crown worn with elegance.

    ¡°Piouuu~~~~~~¡±

    Following the evolution, a melodious and beautiful cry echoed. The sound was enchanting and pleasing, captivating Terrance, Hitmonlee, and Kiyo as they watched the transforming Swablu, each with a different mood.

    Looking up from below, Altaria possessed a body of sky-blue, with the once pristine and fluffy feathers now densely distributed on its back. Its skin color was lighterpared to Swablu, losing a bit of the freshness and gaining a touch of stability and depth.

    Noble, elegant, mysterious and powerful.

    This change made Hitmonlee somewhat uneasy. It had witnessed many evolutions, but the feeling conveyed by Altaria seemed more like awakening sometent power from within, as if it were a limitless ck hole.

    A few cottony feathers gently floated down, carrying a faint fragrance. Strong fighting spirit was blended into these feathers as they continued to spread. Even for the battle-hardened and resilient Hitmonlee, there was a moment of bewilderment.

    Not only it but even Terrance, the Trainer who thought he knew Swablu from inside out, was stunned by Swablu¡¯s transformation.

    The color of Altaria¡¯s feathers is the same as Swablu, which can be said to be white or even pure white. However, Terence¡¯s Altaria lookedpletely different, with an indescribable temperament. Its originally pure white feathers were more pure,plete, and wless, to the point of being beyond words.

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 Chapter 135: Strengthening Dusk Stone

    Chapter 135: Strengthening Dusk Stone

    The Dusk Stone is a peculiar stone as dark as the night itself. It can evolve certain Pok¨¦mon, much like the Fire Stone and other evolutionary stones.

    When Terrance took hold of this stone, he was immediately captivated by its profound ckness.

    The little Misdreavus, who had been hiding nearby, couldn¡¯t help but reveal itself and quickly snuggled up to Terrance.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s not the right time!¡± Terrance rebuffed the little Misdreavus that tried to pounce on the Dusk Stone.

    ¡°Oh, you want to use the Dusk Stone for this little one?¡± Kiyo squinted, appraising the Misdreavus, then grinned.

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~?¡± Misdreavus didn¡¯t even spare him a nce.

    ¡°The Dusk Stone is yours. You¡¯re quite impressive. Among the young Trainers I¡¯ve encountered, you are the most outstanding I¡¯ve seen. The impression of Altaria¡¯s Dragon Rush still remains vivid in my mind.¡± Kiyo remarked.

    ¡°Dragon Rush, huh¡­¡± Terrance blinked.

    It wasn¡¯t enough. Just a year ago, he witnessed Cynthia¡¯s Garchomp¡¯s Dragon Rush, which sent Weavile, possibly as strong as this Hitmonlee, flying dozens of meters away, a one-hit knockout!

    Although it was an ambush.

    Nevertheless, Terrance still felt that Altaria¡¯s training was insufficient. Even if he defeated Mr. Kiyo, it was by taking advantage of the type and battle rules constraints.

    There was no joy in winning against a Gym Leader using such tricks.

    If, one day, Terrance¡¯s Altaria could sh with Cynthia¡¯s Garchomp, that would be the time for Terrance to secretly rejoice.

    ¡°Then goodbye, Mr. Kiyo.¡± Terrance bowed slightly, expressing gratitude for the generosity and gift.

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­Good luck.¡± Kiyo scratched his head, then turned around and walked back into the Dojo.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to triple the training tomorrow to punish myself !!¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    On the way from Saffron City to Lavender Town, a dusty and weary young man was walking alone. The closer he got to Lavender Town, the more he could feel the oppressive atmosphere.

    Lavender Town is a renowned ghost town, and the Pok¨¦mon Tower in the town is a ce where deceased Pok¨¦mon areid to rest. Every year, peoplee to pay homage to their Pok¨¦mon.

    Pok¨¦mon Tower is an ancient building, whose origins have been passed down in Kanto for a long time. It is a burial ground for deceased Pok¨¦mon, and has be a custom for Kanto¡¯s people. Over time, Lavender Town has be famous because of Pok¨¦mon Tower.

    However, as a ce for Pok¨¦mon burial, the umtion of a hundred years has made this ce haunted. There are even many Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon here thate out to y pranks, scare, and even harm humans.

    The residents of this town have found ways to protect themselves during their decades of living here, adapting to the life in Lavender Town. However, passing Trainers and travelers are not so fortunate.

    The haunted Lavender Town, filled with the oppressive atmosphere, was a symbol of fear in the hearts of young Trainers, turning their journey through this ce into an unpleasant experience¡­

    The younger the person, the more susceptible they are to the atmosphere of Lavender Town, prone to nightmares and terrifying hallucinations. Hence, this town is the least preferred ce that the people of Kanto want to reside in.

    Of course, this is only for outsiders. The local residents not only have adapted to life here but also believe deeply in the existence of souls, and have deep religious beliefs. They often go to the tower to worship, praying for the well-being and happiness of their Pok¨¦mon.

    When someonees to bury or worship Pok¨¦mon, these local residents often serve as the best guides. They also utilize this as a source of ie for the small town, developing Lavender Town around the distinctive feature of Pok¨¦mon Tower.

    One dayter, in Lavender Town, near Pok¨¦mon Tower.

    Tourists looked strangely at the tent in the corner, while local residents¡¯ eyes widened, staring in puzzlement at the young man outside the tent. Regardless of one¡¯s status, a strong suspicion arose in everyone.

    Lavender Town has a Pok¨¦mon Center, and if there¡¯s space avable, the Pok¨¦mon Center here is open to people of different status. Many residents run businesses simr to inns, even in their homes, to help travelers get relief from the oppressive atmosphere outside.

    Even daring Trainers have never seen someone boldly set up a tent not far from Pok¨¦mon Tower, as if intending to spend the night right there.

    ¡°That young man¡­ so young and good-looking. s, what a pity¡­ he¡¯s a fool,¡± an old man sighed.

    ¡°Mama, wahh, let¡¯s go back¡­¡±

    ¡°Behave! Don¡¯t cry, or I¡¯ll give you to that big brother!¡±

    The young man pitching the tent was, of course, Terrance. He was also feeling quite helpless, which has reached the point of extreme frustration.

    Any normal person would be afraid of this graveyard, and Terrance was also scared out of his wits. When making this decision, he had gritted his teeth for a long time, undergoing a lengthy mental struggle.

    ¡°It¡¯s all for you, you better make it worth my while!¡± Terrance red fiercely at the little Misdreavus, sighing deeply in his heart.

    As expected, the Dusk Stone¡¯s quality was quite ordinary, not much different from the ones in the academy. However, almost 90% of Dusk Stones are of this kind. Finding a high-quality one is not an easy task; it¡¯s a scarce resource. Having one is already considered good, and nothing in life is ever perfect¡­.Terrance had no choice but to give up on this n.

    However, to remedy the situation, Terrance had to go to a ce filled with ¡°fear energy¡± to create the best possible conditions for Misdreavus to evolve.

    In this way, the absence of high-quality Dusk Stones, from a certain perspective, also made Terrence, who was halfpulsive, feel more at ease.

    Pokemon Tower is such a ce filled with abundant fear energy. Whether it¡¯s day or night, the fear energy in the town is attracted to the Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon inside the tower. What Terrance wanted to do is to intercept a portion of this energy to give Misdreavus a significant boost.

    As for provoking those Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon?

    To prevent Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon from harming people, various ces in the town are equipped with ¡°Cleanse Tags¡± and various quirky items to ¡°ward off ghosts and evil spirits.¡± Besides, even if he does encounter them, the true identity of the opponent is just a Pok¨¦mon.

    Since they¡¯re Pok¨¦mon, battles can resolve the issue, and if he can¡¯t defeat them, he could just run away!

    ¡°No resting!!¡± Terrance shouted at Misdreavus. This mischievous little one, Terrance had to clean up after it many times, and now it was time for it to contribute.

    ¡°Intercept ¡®fear emotions¡¯ within twenty-four hours. This is a great opportunity for you to have a satisfying meal!¡±

    ¡°When you can¡¯t eat anymore, expend all the umted energy, and I¡¯ll give you the Dusk Stone to let you directly evolve! Are you looking forward to it?¡±

    ¡°If you¡¯re looking forward to it¡­ pay attention to the surroundings. If there are Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon approaching, let me know immediately¡­we¡¯ll quickly escape!¡±

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 Chapter 134: Victory!

    Chapter 134: Victory!

    The white remained that same shade of white, yet it gave a different feeling. Using two words to describe it, the contrast was almost between ¡°simple¡± and ¡°elegant.¡±

    Apart from the feathers, the skin color, although normal and lighter than Swablu, was still a shade lighter than the average Altaria. In fact, such differences were quite normal, influenced by variations in environment, climate, and uneven diet, leading to individual differences in Pok¨¦mon as they grew.

    From a distance, Terrance¡¯s Altaria appearedpletely normal, to the extent that even a regr Trainer wouldn¡¯t perceive any difference from other Altaria. However, Terrance was different; in his efforts to nurture Swablu, he possessed an unparalleled understanding of the Altaria species. The change in Swablu wasn¡¯t a ¡°mutation¡± or a transformation into a ¡°Shiny Pok¨¦mon.¡± It was just a subtle, nuanced difference.

    This difference was so small that only those with a deep understanding of Altaria would notice it, but it undeniably existed.

    Without the influence of climate, environment or diet, the only thing that Terrance can think of is the unique Dragon Type talent of his Swablu.

    Having awakened powerful moves like ¡°Draco Meteor¡± and ¡°Dragon Rush¡± in its infancy; although very impressive, he was relieved when he thought about the fact that the potions Master Victor concocted had likely cost a fortune. Although Swablu¡¯s progress was also very good, it was not yet to the point of being unimaginable, and could be epted by most people.

    However, witnessing the scene before him, Terrancepletely understood.

    It¡¯s only after his Swablu evolved into Altaria that the true potential of that ¡°culture solution¡± was fully unleashed.

    Swablu is Swablu after all. No matter how deep its foundation or potential, no matter how much it umtes, it is ultimately unable to fully exert or squeeze out too much due to the limitation of its species. However, after evolution, the transformation of Normal and Flying type into Flying and Dragon type,bined with the sublimation of its species, marks the true moment when the Dragon Type bloodline can truly demonstrate its power.

    ¡°I may have underestimated you¡­¡± Terrance chuckled inwardly. Regardless, the stronger Swablu became, the happier and more aplished he felt as a Trainer.

    ¡°I originally thought Swablu¡¯s evolution would be just amon one. Although its strength would greatly increase, it will be within my expectations. But I never thought¡­ the elevation of its species could bring about some unique effects.¡±

    ¡°These subtle changes, if I didn¡¯t have a deep understanding of Altaria, would bepletely imperceptible to the naked eye. What exactly has it transformed into¡­ Swablu, no, it¡¯s Altaria now. Demonstrate it to me through battle!¡±

    Terrance redirected his gaze back to the battlefield. By now, Hitmonlee and Kiyo had recovered from the ¡°evolution,¡± and with the evolutionplete, the battle was set to continue.

    ¡°Evolved, huh¡­ don¡¯t think that just because you evolved, winning will be easy!!¡± Kiyoughed, ¡°After evolving, it¡¯s usually hard to adapt to the new body, right?¡±

    ¡°Seize this opportunity, Hitmonlee! Continue with the move, use ze Jump Kick!!!!!!!!¡±

    ¡°Still this move?!¡± Terrance was slightly stunned. He saw the look in Altaria¡¯s eyes. It was¡­ a signal for him to go for it.

    This kind of eyemunication had urred most recently during their training journey at Mt. Chimney. At that time, to cultivate Swablu¡¯s independentbat awareness, Terrance would often let it choose moves while engaging in battle with enemies.

    However, it had be increasingly rare as Swablu matured.

    The participant might be confused, but observers see clearly. Training is the core, andmanding is the guide. Only when a Trainer and Pok¨¦mon coborate perfectly can the true strength of a Pok¨¦mon be unleashed.

    ¡°Indeed, it is a new beginning now.¡± Seeing Altaria¡¯s proud expression, Terrance felt that it must have sensed its newfound strength.

    What kind of strength would it be?

    ¡°Go for it! Altaria, believe in yourself!!¡± Terrance took a step forward, shouting towards Altaria in the sky, his voice carrying a mix of his emotions, excitement, and¡­ trust.

    ¡°Piiii~~~~~¡±

    A phantom with brown and red hues leaped, mes rising, and a single foot pressed against the ground. Hitmonlee¡¯s immense power even caused a crack to appear in the ground. This was abination of the full-force attack of ze Kick and Jump Kick. Facing thepletely transformed Altaria, Hitmonlee disyed the utmost vigor, offering high respect.

    ¡°Piiii~~~~~¡±

    Hitmonlee, who was using its full strength in the move, felt a hint of killing intent and a daunting presence. Along with this feeling, it saw a figure¡ªa colossal dragon tumbling in the surging sea of clouds, extending its ws, emitting intense blue-purple mes, like a meteor destroying everything, charging fiercely towards it¡ª

    ¡°Dragon Rush¡ª¡ª¡±

    Kiyo spoke slowly. Just now, when Swablu used this move, it had already seen the power of this move. Now, with Swablu evolved into Altaria, how much has this move changed?

    Boom boom boom boom boom boom!

    A massive gust of wind swept through the center of impact, sparks flying. Kiyo and Terrance¡¯s clothes and hair fluttered under the impact, but both of them stared with widened eyes, fixated on the battlefield.

    What happened¡­

    Both their hearts tensed. At this moment, Kiyopletely forgot that the opponent was just a teenager, and he was a former Gym Trainer.

    Terrance also forgot the purpose of his trip. His eyes were only focused on the oue of the battle between Altaria and Hitmonlee. His heart was pounding heavily, and his breath became rapid, fearing to miss any details.

    In reality, it was just the blink of an eye.

    Under the tremendous impact, the faint smoke dissipated, revealing a brown figure falling. With a thud, it crashed to the ground. Seeing this scene, Kiyo¡¯s mouth was slightly agape, finding it hard to believe what had just happened.

    Hitmonlee fell from the sky, knocked out cold.

    Altaria, although covered in injuries, stood towering, dominating the entire sky, overseeing everything like a sovereign.

    ¡°Phew~~~~~¡± Terrance let out a long breath, the tension in his heart easing away. It had been quite an exhrating experience.

    They really won¡­

    ¡°Lost?¡± Kiyo smiled wryly, not particrly disheartened. After all, wasn¡¯t he defeated by Sabrina who was of this age for the first time too?

    ¡°Congrattions, young man. You are the youngest person to defeat me in a Gym Battle.¡±

    Shaking his head, Kiyo recalled Hitmonlee and said to Terrance, ¡°Dusk Stone, right? Let¡¯s go and heal our Pok¨¦mon first. I¡¯ll give it to youter.¡±

    ¡°Of course, the injuries of Pok¨¦mon are the top priority.¡± Terrance nodded excitedly. Gazing at Altaria in the sky, he met its eyes and revealed a joyful smile.

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 Chapter 136: The Emergence of Abilities

    Chapter 136: The Emergence of Abilities

    Lavender Town, outside the Pok¨¦mon Tower, anyoneing to pay their respect or sightseeing would notice a strange youngster outside the tower. He had put up a tent and was living outside the ¡°Ghost Tower,¡± appearing incredibly rxed and content, making people question the state of his mind.

    Terrance insists that he is innocent. He is simply putting on a show of being ¡°fearless.¡± If he lived outside the Pok¨¦mon Tower on purpose and still showed fear and panic all day long, wouldn¡¯t that be even more embarrassing?

    A pigtailed little girl approached Terrance with her thumb in her mouth, staring with round,rge eyes and asked in a childish voice, ¡°Big brother, what are you doing here?¡±

    Terrance nced over with a sinister smile, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m ying with a ghost. Look¡­ its tongue has already licked your hair¡­ Boo!¡±

    ¡°Waaaah!¡± The little girl began crying. Terrance quickly pulled out a lollipop,forting the frightened girl and giving a stern lecture to the spooky Misdreavus.

    ¡°I told you!! Stop scaring people! Is the ¡®fear¡¯ here not enough for you?¡± Terrance patted his forehead, feeling helpless about Little Misdreavus.

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~~¡± Little Misdreavus innocently cried out.

    Habits ingrained couldn¡¯t be changed overnight.

    Although it may be invisible to this human Terrance¡¯ eyes, Misdreavus could see Lavender Town¡¯s energies slowly flowing towards Pok¨¦mon Tower. The tower acted like a suction cup, continuously absorbing this nutritious energy.

    As outsiders, Terrance and Little Misdreavus moved cautiously, not daring to disturb the tower¡¯s original inhabitants. They lived here, gradually siphoning off the ¡°fear¡± to serve as nourishment for Little Misdreavus.

    ¡°How long will it take for you to be full?¡± Terrance observed Little Misdreavus. It had been absorbing fear in the ¡°Haunted House,¡± for a long time, making Terrance struggle to estimate its limits. Witnessing once again how Little Misdreavus absorbed fear through Absorb, Terrance was unsure about its appetite.

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~¡± Little Misdreavus purred in contentment. The unique taste of ¡°fear¡± from Lavender Town and the Haunted House each have their own charm. The novel taste made it feel as if it was in paradise, somewhat intoxicated yet unwilling for it to end so quickly.

    ¡°Burp¡­¡± Little Misdreavus rubbed against the tent, wearing a dazed expression. It caused Terrance to look at it with disdain, keeping his distance from it.

    ¡°Here is the snack after the meal, it will help you digest energy. Don¡¯t forget to eat¡­¡± Although Terrance was exasperated with Little Misdreavus, it was, after all, his own child, and he took care of all aspects.

    After cing the specially made yogurt on the side, Terrance left for Lavender Town¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Center.

    After Swablu evolved, Altaria¡¯s strength exceeded Terrance¡¯s expectations, and he was still uncertain about the battle rules at Saffron Gym. If it wasn¡¯t a one-on-one battle, Altaria would be a powerful asset.

    Simultaneously, Terrance recorded Altaria¡¯s slight individual differences and transmitted them via the inte to his ssmate in the far-away Sinnoh, Akon.

    Regarding Pok¨¦mon¡¯ individual differences, his powerfulputational abilities might be of help. The other party was also interested in such matters, and through him, he could also ess some data. Compared to directlymunicating with the teacher, it was more rxing to ask a ssmate for help. Anyway, it wasn¡¯t urgent.

    However, when Terrance contacted Akon, thetter sent him an email.

    ¡°This is a research paperpleted two days after your departure, led by Professor Birch of the Hoenn region, three doctors, seven professors, and many assistants. It¡¯s about Pok¨¦mon¡¯s ¡®unique talents,¡¯ and after summarizing, it has been given a new term: Ability.¡±

    ¡°It temporarily summarizes the ¡®unique talents¡¯ ofmon Pok¨¦mon in regions such as Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, etc. Take a look when you have time; it might help with your training.¡±

    ¡°I heard that this ¡®Ability¡¯ thing is already prepared to be included in the new generation of the Pok¨¦dex¡­¡±

    When Terrance received this email, the term ¡°Ability¡± had already ignited a new storm among the Trainermunity.

    Not every Trainer could discover their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s ¡°unique talents¡± and utilize them in battles. With these systematized ¡°Abilities¡± bing widespread, it is undoubtedly a blessing for the vast Trainermunity.

    There are quite a few novice Trainers whock basic information about their own Pok¨¦mon. Concepts like ¡°Ability¡± were even more obscure before being systematized. Only experienced elite Trainers who have spent a long time bonding with their Pok¨¦mon possess the knowledge to understand and utilize these abilities deeply. They have formed a tacit partnership with their Pok¨¦mon after a thorough understanding of each other.

    As a Breeder, Terrance naturally knew his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s ¡°unique talents.¡± However, after receiving this research paper, he eagerly flipped through it, searching for information about his Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Beautifly, possess the Ability, Swarm?¡±

    ¡°Swarm, the lower its health, the more powerful Bug-type moves be¡­¡±

    ¡°It does make some sense.¡±

    ¡°Swablu¡­ Natural Cure, after being recalled by a Pok¨¦ Ball, there is a high chance of healing status conditions on its own due to exposure to special waves¡­¡±

    Terrance tapped the table with his hand, lost in thought. On the surface, his Swablu and this Ability seemed to have nothing inmon.

    Two years of experience has allowed him and Swablu to face many situations together. Still, Terrance really didn¡¯t have the impression that Swablu could heal status conditions on its own after being recalled into a Pok¨¦ Ball.

    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t each Pok¨¦mon have more than one Ability?¡± Terrance became more and more certain of this spection. It made sense; with such arge workload and varying individual differences among Pok¨¦mon, researching in detail wasn¡¯t a simple task.

    Perhaps it would take decades of effort to achieve perfection, but when ites to Pok¨¦mon, these incredible creatures, who¡¯s to say that their next breakthrough isn¡¯t beyond our current understanding?

    Understanding restricted by inherent information would inevitably be torn apart mercilessly time and time again.

    Maintaining an attitude of exploration and facing the unknown with awe at all times is what a qualified researcher should do.

    Terrance also looked up Growlithe¡¯s Ability, which was Intimidate. It had a chance to intimidate the opponent, making them recoil and lowering their attack power.

    ¡°This point¡­ does seem somewhat like its personality,¡± Terrance chuckled.

    As for Misdreavus, and many other Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, Terrance found that this seemed to be amon Ability among Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon: Levitate.

    Levitate: Float above the ground.

    This seemed to be a ¡°unique talent¡± possessed by many Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon. Although not Flying-type Pok¨¦mon, they could float, avoiding injuries from Ground-type moves like Earthquake, making it a very good Ability.

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 Chapter 137: Enhancement

    Chapter 137: Enhancement

    The night in Lavender Town was very quiet, and not even a single Pok¨¦mon cry could be heard. A stifling stillness permeated the air. Yet, on such a night, a figure emerged. Terrance took a deep breath, attempting to suppress his fear. He didn¡¯t want to be ridiculed by Misdreavus.

    The Pok¨¦mon Tower in the dark night was terrifying. Professors have published several reports on Lavender Town, stating that excessive energy umtion could cause spatial distortion, leading people to see unpleasant things. This was also the reason why people in Lavender Town avoided going out at night.

    Terrance has been staying in Lavender Town for three days. During these three days, Little Misdreavus has been spending its time eating. The rich atmosphere of Lavender Town allowed it to enjoy itselffortably. However, considering that the goal is evolution, Terrance could not allow Misdreavus to continue in such a rxed state.

    So, on this night, when Little Misdreavus had absorbed a considerable amount of energy and reached its limit, Terrance brought it out, intending to cause some trouble.

    ¡°Until now, not a single Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon hase to bother us. We should really be grateful to them,¡± Terrance muttered to himself. His actions, bringing Little Misdreavus into others¡¯ territory, were akin to freeloaders. Despite Lavender Town having a dense concentration of various energies, when spread among every Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon in the Pokemon Tower, there wasn¡¯t much left.

    ¡°Thank your elders properly. After tonight, you canplete your evolution. However, when you evolve, they might be furious ande out¡­¡± Terrance spoke to Little Misdreavus, then took out a Dusk Stone. However, he didn¡¯t immediately use it on Little Misdreavus.

    Although Little Misdreavus had umted enough to reach a saturation state, Terrance made some additional preparations to ensure its better evolution.

    Firstly, guidance. Pok¨¦mon like Mismagius could emit incantation-like cries that could trouble opponents or make others feel happy, simr to spells.

    However,pared to spells that bring happiness, they are more adept at terrifying curses that torment opponents with eerie cries, and the frequency of their use is also higher.

    The personality of Misdreavus would change significantly after evolution. This wasn¡¯t exclusive to Misdreavus; many Pok¨¦mon undergo a personality change after evolving, either in a positive or negative direction.

    Like Magikarp evolving into Gyarados¡­ nine times out of ten, it evolves in a negative direction.

    However, this was also rted to Magikarp¡¯s experiences. What they went through in the past would influence the personality they developed after evolution.

    Terrance didn¡¯t want Little Misdreavus to evolve into a mischievous Pok¨¦mon, who loves ying tricks on people. Moreover, while researching Pok¨¦mon like Misdreavus, he unexpectedly discovered a move belonging to Mismagius: Lucky Chant.

    Chanting an incantation towards the sky, thereby improving one¡¯s luck.

    This move can be said to be very useful, or it can be said to be not very useful. However, after Akon received the news that Misdreavus was about to evolve, he sent Terrance two sets of data.

    Akon also had a Misdreavus, so he had his own research data on it.

    These two sets of data are ssic battle records, highlighting the decisive differences caused by luck. A subtle influence can lead the lucky side to ultimate victory, while the unlucky side must ept defeat.

    Strength is paramount, but luck is also a part of strength.

    However, after research, it has been found that not every Mismagius can easily grasp ¡°Lucky Chant.¡± Only Misdreavus with a kind and peaceful disposition are more likely to learn Lucky Chant after evolution.

    But Terrance¡¯s Little Misdreavus, who usually frightens people and creates terrifying illusions, has no rtion with kindness. However, Akon proposed a probability theory that being in a ¡°good deeds state¡± during evolution could also influence Mismagius¡¯ chances of learning ¡°Lucky Chant.¡±

    The second set of data pertains to the sess rate of Mismagius using moves simr to illusion skills, with or without ¡°Lucky Chant.¡±

    This sess rate refers to the probability of trapping opponents in illusions, making it difficult for them to detect and escape it.

    In other words, under the ¡°Lucky Chant¡± state, there are many aspects in which luck is enhanced, such as fortuitously avoiding critical hits from the opponent¡¯s attacks¡­

    Avoiding critical hits from the opponent¡¯s attacks is the clearest aspect of understanding the ¡°Lucky Chant¡± move, but this is far from the key point of this move.

    If luck improves, it wouldn¡¯t only affect one aspect; it¡¯s just that it¡¯s the aspect that can easily be observed directly.

    Upon seeing the dense array of forms and calctions regarding the enhancement of ¡°illusion skills¡± by ¡°Lucky Chant,¡± Terrance waspletely overwhelmed. In his mind, he couldn¡¯t help but ridicule Akon¡¯sputational abilities.

    This is what a true genius is.

    Terrance might not understand the myriad calctions and forms, but he grasped one thing clearly: if Misdreavus wants to continue developing its illusion skills, the ¡°Lucky Chant¡± move is an indispensable aid.

    So, Terrance nned to let Little Misdreavus perform acts of kindness in Lavender Town during this final moment of evolution.

    Having done so many bad things, it was time to let Little Misdreavus experience the feeling of doing good.

    The so-called ¡°kindness¡± is quite simple ¨C it involves letting Little Misdreavus create pleasant dreams for the sleeping residents through ¡°illusions¡± and ¡°five senses¡±, disturbing negative emotions around and ensuring that people passing through Lavender Town have a peaceful sleep.

    For Little Misdreavus, this was a big task. After three full days of umtion and abundant energy, Terrance had been worried about how to make Little Misdreavus release it. This way, he could take care of both things, achieving a perfect solution.

    As for why so much energy is umted and then released, this is the rule passed down by the previous generation. Terrance didn¡¯t have the energy and time to delve into it deeply. However, since the theory has been recognized by many experienced Breeders, even if there are issues, it¡¯s not something a Junior Breeder like Terrance can point out with certainty.

    In fact, this theory about Pok¨¦mon evolution was derived from humans. It seemed to originate from an ancient soldier who, in a state of physical exhaustion, broke through his limits and unleashed unimaginable strength.

    Then, researchers found that Pok¨¦mon evolving in a ¡°calm state¡± needed a long time to adapt to their post-evolution form, while Pok¨¦mon evolving in a ¡°high-intensity battle state¡± could rapidly adjust to their new form, reacquainting themselves proficiently and unleash even more of their potential.

    Especially when evolving in a state of ¡°almost exhausted¡± and ¡°physically drained,¡± it posed a significant challenge to Pok¨¦mon. If energy was depleted, stamina exhausted, how could they still evolve?

    But there were precedents; Pok¨¦mon that sessfully evolve in this state tend to exhibit a tenfold increase in certain abilitiespared to Pok¨¦mon that evolve in a normal, calm manner.

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 Chapter 138: Evolution Starts

    Chapter 138: Evolution Starts

    Many ambitious Trainers have attempted this method, and their actions are mostly the same¡ªcreating an energy-rich space for the Pok¨¦mon about to evolve.

    However, the results indicate that the environment is just an inconspicuous factor. Pok¨¦mon, as incredible creatures, possess unknown and boundless potential within their bodies. The crucial test for sessful evolution under ¡°exhaustion¡± lies in various qualities of the Pok¨¦mon itself, such as willpower.

    With strong willpower andprehension, one can unearth their hidden potential. Mediocre Pok¨¦mon, on the other hand, can only be losers when exhausted.

    Arriving in Lavender Town, Terrance simply wanted to ensure that Little Misdreavus wouldn¡¯t have any hidden damages left behind in the event of a failed extreme evolution. Even if it fails, the rich energy around can promptly replenish it. The environment here, coupled with the Pok¨¦mon Center, can ensure that Little Misdreavus has to not worry about anything.

    As for the saying ¡°surviving after pushing to the brink of death,¡± Terrance acknowledged it, but when applied to his Pok¨¦mon, he dismissed it. Bing stronger is good, but the health and growth of the Pok¨¦mon itself take precedence. The training conducted by Terrance also aligns with the will of the Pok¨¦mon and is only carried out after gaining their approval.

    He is a Breeder first and a Trainer second. Even if Breeder is a profession included in the Trainer category.

    ¡°Go ahead¡­¡±

    When Terrance gave themand to Little Misdreavus, it sighed. It was the first time it will be doing a ¡°good deed,¡± and it believed that this experience would leave a profound memory.

    In Lavender Town, Little Misdreavus floated in the sky, constantly flying in various directions.

    In a small wooden house, a girl pouted, hugging a pillow as she wandered in the dreams. After Little Misdreavus came in, a trace of light shed on its red bead string. The girl slowly rxed, turned over, released the pillow, andy on the bed like an octopus. The corners of her mouth curled slightly, revealing a silly smile.

    Seeing this scene, Little Misdreavus showed a strange expression¡­

    But this did not affect its actions. Nearly going house to house, Little Misdreavus yed the role of a ¡°Dream Master,¡±pletely transforming from an ¡°Illusion Master¡± that created terrifying illusions to bringing joy to travelers in Lavender Town.

    Watching the elderly, youth, boys, girls, and young children smile in their dreams, Little Misdreavus¡¯ expression became even stranger. This was different from its past experiences. The illusions it used to create were all terrifying, causing people to be pale and sweating profusely.

    However, as Little Misdreavus watched the people who were smiling under its illusions, for some reason, there was a bit of joy in its heart.

    After working for who knows how long, when Little Misdreavus returned to Terrance, Terrance noticed the fatigue in its eyes.

    ¡°Tired?¡± Terrance asked.

    Little Misdreavus nodded and then shook its head.

    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s try a little harder. Come on.¡± Terrance encouraged Little Misdreavus, who then turned and flew out again.

    This time, Terrance followed behind Little Misdreavus, witnessing it fly out of one house after another, and then entering again. Finally, as Little Misdreavus¡¯s flight began to wobble, Terrance quickly ran forward, lifted it up, and looked at it seriously.

    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard¡­¡±

    The actions in the middle of the night, whether in energy or physical strength, exceeded Little Misdreavus¡¯s limits. It was moreplex and difficult than battles, and Terrance¡¯s colossal task posed a huge challenge for Little Misdreavus.

    Fortunately, in order to evolve, Little Misdreavus did not disappoint Terrance¡¯s expectations. It gritted its teeth and persisted, and looking at Little Misdreavus with some heartache and satisfaction, Terrance smiled and took out the Dusk Stone.

    After making Little Misdreavus do so many things different from before, Terrance wondered how its personality had changed. Akon¡¯s calctions might be wed, and whether Little Misdreavus could withstand its current state and sessfully evolve¡ªall these questions gued Terrance¡¯s mind.

    ¡°You¡¯ve been looking forward to this for a long time, haven¡¯t you, Little Misdreavus? I¡¯ve prepared so much, but it¡¯s only to make you more reliable and outstanding after evolution.¡±

    ¡°But whether you can evolve sessfully depends on your own perseverance. Don¡¯t burden yourself too much. Believe in yourself, and unearth your hidden potential. Whatever happens, I¡¯m still here for you. I am your Trainer.¡± Terrance handed over the Dusk Stone while observing Little Misdreavus¡¯s eyes.

    Although filled with immense fatigue, he could see a hint of longing and determination in its eyes.

    There was a desire for strength, and the influence of the senior ¡°Illusion Masters¡±, which has long fueled a yearning within Little Misdreavus to take that step towards a higher level.

    The Dusk Stone, as ck as the night, blended perfectly with the darkness on this night. When Little Misdreavus touched it, a glimmer of light shed in the night, and Little Misdreavus brought a trace of radiance to the night.

    The rich energy sealed in the Dusk Stone began to flow towards Little Misdreavus. Thews of the entire stone gradually shattered, and the energy was continuously taken over by Little Misdreavus. At the same time, these energies stimted everything about Little Misdreavus, inside and out, attempting to change Little Misdreavus¡¯ life level bit by bit.

    ¡°Misdreavusss~~¡± Little Misdreavus uttered a weak cry. Just now, it had exhausted all its energy creating dreams for people. Now, with little stamina remaining, as the Dusk Stone¡¯s energy invaded its body, it felt like it was being taken over. Unable to control this energy, it ran rampant within its body, preventing thepletion of the final step for evolution.

    ¡°Control them, and break through the barriers with this energy!¡± Terrance understood the difficulty of Little Misdreavus¡¯ evolution. With minimal energy left in its body, it couldn¡¯t naturally control the invading energy from the Dusk Stone. However, the energy from the Dusk Stone was acting on Little Misdreavus itself. If Little Misdreavus could withstand it with its own will, perfectly control this energy, andplete the evolution, the benefits would be unimaginable.

    Pok¨¦mon that require an evolutionary stone for evolution have more ¡°barriers¡± than those that can evolve on their own. It is difficult for them to break these ¡°barriers¡± with their own power, but the energy of the evolutionary stone provides an excellent weapon, allowing these Pok¨¦mon to achieve the sublimation of life.

    ¡°Don¡¯t let these energies control you; they will be your strength, under yourmand.¡±

    Terrance held an shlight. As the light of evolution flickered, Little Misdreavus¡¯ expression became particrly clear in the dark night¡ªstruggling and unwillingness, yearning and perseverance. When the light of evolution flickered, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous for Little Misdreavus. Whether it could seed really depended on whether Little Misdreavus could adapt and control that intruding energy with its strong will.

    Just as Terrance watched, a magical scene unfolded.

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 Chapter 139: Sage: Mismagius Appears

    Chapter 139: Sage: Mismagius Appears

    The conspicuous string of red beads hanging around Misdreavus¡¯s neck began to shimmer. Terrance immediately looked over in surprise. These red beads were the ce where Misdreavus stored energy, and the umted energy had already been depleted. The renewed flickering signaled¡­

    ¡°Absorbing energy from outside, huh?¡±

    Terrance breathed a sigh of relief. While Dusk Stone¡¯s energy was intruding, Little Misdreavus could resist the energy riot and still focus on sensing external energy. It has taken a big step towards sess.

    What are the benefits of extreme evolution?

    It lies in ¡°energy control.¡± When the body¡¯s energy is scarce, it must withstand tremendous pressure in extreme conditions and face the intrusion of external energy. Whether it can sessfully resist the foreign energy by its own will is the key to evolution.

    This is a type of evolution that tests Pok¨¦mon. Pok¨¦mon thatck talent or willpower will be tested.

    ¡°In terms of controlling energy, you won¡¯t lose.¡± Terrance said to Little Misdreavus.

    This is also the reason why he dared to let Little Misdreavus attempt extreme evolution. Let alone the ¡°Shadow Ball¡± that he had it practice shooting in session, even the illusion skills are a good indicator of a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s ability to control energy.

    Simting various illusions and making subtle changes in the details of illusions are manifestations of a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s control of energy at the ¡°details¡± level.

    If dispersing energy to form Shadow Balls with different destructive force is macroscopic energy control, then controlling different illusions is microscopic energy control.

    In macroscopic energy control, Little Misdreavus was not as proficient as in microscopic energy control. So, this was an opportunity for it to ¡°deduce many things from one case.¡± If it couldprehend macroscopic energy control based on the sess in microscopic energy control, then evolution, from two perspectives, was almost certain.

    Little Misdreavus¡¯s extreme evolution was rtively challenging because other Pok¨¦mon only needed to control natural energy, andbine it with their own sublimation, toplete evolution directly. However, Little Misdreavus needs to fuse both Dusk Stone and Lavender Town¡¯s energy, bncing it outside and inside, which was a test of energy control.

    Terrance was worried for Little Misdreavus, but he quietly stayed by its side. He had clearly told Little Misdreavus that there would be no consequences even if it failed and that there would be many opportunities for evolution in future, so as not to put any pressure on it.

    He sincerely hopes that Little Misdreavus can achieve outstanding results. As a Trainer, there is nothing more joyful than witnessing one¡¯s Pok¨¦mon grow stronger.

    At this point, a preliminary trust had already been established. Terrance looked at Little Misdreavus who was struggling at the critical point of evolution, unsure of what to feel.

    At this point, there is already a preliminary level of trust. Terrance watched as Little Misdreavus struggled at the critical point of evolution, unsure about what to do.

    Little Misdreavus was surely putting in a lot of effort to manipte the two energies and change itself. Terrance was unable to help, so all he could do was pray silently and verbally cheer Little Misdreavus on!

    Little Misdreavus¡¯s consciousness was entirely focused on controlling these two energies. It also knew that bing their master meant it was time for its evolution.

    A challenging tug-of-war unfolded among the three entities, and the battlefield was gradually shifting towards Little Misdreavus¡¯s red bead string. A back-and-forth struggle ensued, with neither side giving in. Under the onught of energy, Little Misdreavus¡¯ will was almost immobilized, struggling to gain control of the energy.

    Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

    In the almost invisible microscopic world, groups of energy fiercely shed with each other, and Little Misdreavus¡¯s consciousness struggled within, bing increasingly tiny.

    This was already a prelude to evolution failure. The energy was out of control, unable to progress life¡¯s sublimation for evolutionpletion. Little Misdreavus¡¯s expression was pained, yet it didn¡¯t give up and continued to resist.

    However, as time passed, Little Misdreavus found that within the ¡°fear emotions,¡± another kind of energy seemed to be mixed in. Surprisingly, it made its consciousness clear, which boosted its mental strength manifold.

    Inside the red bead string, the free-floating ¡°fear energy¡± and ¡°Dusk Stone energy¡± continuously intertwined. As an interferer, Little Misdreavus found it challenging to guide the two energies. But when another mysterious energy entered, it discovered that the two energies had actually be peaceful.

    Of course, Terrance, the Trainer, couldn¡¯t see everything happening inside Little Misdreavus¡¯ red bead string. Misdreavus was attempting to control them on its own, but it sensed stubborn resistance from the energy in its body. Frustrated, Little Misdreavus cried out, concentrating even more, continuously deducing and changing its understanding of energy control, and then applying it to these energies.

    Zzz~ Zzz~ Zzz~

    Under the pressure of external forces and the desire for evolution, Little Misdreavus¡¯sprehension of ¡°energy control¡± continued to increase rapidly like a rocket, resembling a kind of ¡°enlightened¡± state. Moreover, due to Little Misdreavus¡¯ inherent sensitivity to energy, the two energies greatly stabilized. As it gradually connected the microscopic and macroscopic, Little Misdreavus heard a rumble in its ears¡­

    Themotion inside the beads finally calmed down.

    Theter energy began to disperse around the bead string, and Little Misdreavus began to trace it. However, the energy dissipated quickly. In the end, it could only sense theughter of different people.

    Hum~~~

    In Terrance¡¯s sight, the light of evolution on Little Misdreavus¡¯ body was no longer as unstable. It was getting closer and closer to covering its entire body; it began to spread in all directions, making it difficult for him to see its face.

    ¡°It worked.¡± Seeing this scene, Terrance clenched his fists, and burst intoughter. The most concentrated area of the white light was still the red bead string of Little Misdreavus. This was the crucial ce where Misdreavus and Mismagius stored energy, determining the growth of their species.

    The light of evolution became even more intense, and Little Misdreavus¡¯ body gradually underwent changes. The most noticeable change was the bead string on its chest, which had transformed from a red circr bead chain around its neck into three diamond-shaped red gems. The pendant-like bead string disappeared entirely, reced by these red gems, seemingly embedded in Mismagius¡¯s body.

    Furthermore, Little Misdreavus¡¯s body had grown entirely purple, with a somewhat eerie appearance. The wavy hair, simr to Medusa¡¯s, transformed into a hat resembling that of a wizard, with four protrusions at the back. Its appearance had changed from Little Misdreavus¡¯ mischievous look to¡­

    In Terrance¡¯s eyes, Mismagius¡¯ temperament and appearance were more like that of aposed wizard.

    ¡°Mismagiussss~~~¡±

    When Little Misdreavus finished its evolution, Mismagius¡¯ mischievous personality changed. Floating quietly in front of Terence, it gave him a sense of reliability.

    ¡°Congrattions, now you should be called¡­ Mismagius.¡±

    Terrance rubbed his nose and suddenly sneezed. Being busy all night, coupled with the eerie night chill, he suddenly felt the danger of catching a cold.

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 Chapter 140: The Current Situation of Beautifly and Growlithe

    Chapter 140: The Current Situation of Beautifly and Growlithe

    Woo~~~ Woo woo~~

    Darkness loomed in the night, and it was even more eerie in Lavender Town. When Terrance was feeling happy at Mismagius¡¯ sessful evolution, Mismagius, however, cried out in warning.

    Terrance¡¯s eyes twitched, and as he turned around, he saw several ethereal Will-O-Wisps and eyes filled with anger staring at him. Terrance felt a chill down his spine.

    ¡°Run!¡±

    Terrance eximed, disregarding the difficulty of running on the night path, and without a second thought, he fled the scene with Mismagius. Tonight, due to Mismagius¡¯ disturbance, the ¡°energy food¡± of the entire town almost disappeared, leaving some Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon without snacks. Terrance and his Pok¨¦mon had incurred their wrath, and they were chased all the way¡­.

    Although Terrance ran fast, he underestimated the speed and number of Gastlys. When he was intercepted, he had to send out Mismagius and Altaria to block and negotiate.

    The crucial one was Mismagius. This incident was caused by it, and it took the initiative tomunicate with these Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon. Due to the shared Ghost nature, the other party generously forgave them. After all, it was just a night¡¯s snack, nothing unforgivable.

    After warning Terrance several times, the Ghosts flew away. Being away from Pok¨¦mon Tower for a long time also affected them, which was why they didn¡¯t investigate the matter further. Seeing that nothing serious happened in the end, Terrance breathed a sigh of relief. This was the best oue.

    He thought he would have to pay some price, but these Ghosts unexpectedly turned out to be reasonable. As for what would happen next, although he was eager to know about Mismagius¡¯ evolution, he pushed it off to the next day due to exhaustion and sleepiness.

    On the second day after resting, when Terrance woke up, it was almost noon. After getting everything ready, he hurriedly ran to the Pok¨¦mon Center, recorded the post-evolution status and basic information of Mismagius using the Pok¨¦dex, and sent it back to Crown Academy.

    Next, Terrance needed to challenge Sabrina of Saffron Gym, a formidable opponent even more terrifying than Kiyo. Challenging without any preparation was impossible, so Terrance had to consider his Pok¨¦mon first, thoroughly understand the newly evolved Altaria and Mismagius, and let them adapt to the feeling after evolution.

    On the grassy path from Lavender Town to Saffron City.

    This was already the third day after Little Misdreavus evolved. It took a full three days to ensure that Mismagius could fully control its body, and bring out more than 95% of its strength.

    This is a cognitive process for both the Trainer and Pok¨¦mon when encountering something new. As a breeder, Terrance often pays attention to details, and he wouldn¡¯t make the mistake of not understanding the consequences of his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s evolution.

    ¡°Drip¡­ Drip¡­¡±

    Staring at the information registered on the Pok¨¦dex for Altaria, Mismagius, Beautifly, and Growlithe, Terrance pondered seriously for a long time. Things were different nowpared to a year ago, so their moves, once mastered to certain proficiency, had to undergo a new round of recements.

    As one grows, they canprehend even more powerful moves. By practicing and repeating numerous times, especially focusing on highly practical moves, and engraving a truly useful move into one¡¯s core through countless repetitions, a Pok¨¦mon is considered truly ¡°mature.¡± It is only then that it can truly grow up enough to stand on its own.

    Otherwise, in Terrance¡¯s perception, they belonged to the phase of ¡°still growing¡± or ¡°moveset under development,¡± a training period where strategic choices could change at any moment.

    Of course, most of his Pok¨¦mon currently fell into this period.

    ¡°Are you a Trainer? Can we have a battle?¡±

    ¡°Of course.¡± Terrance replied.

    Following that, Terrance effortlessly crushed the short pants-wearing youngster using Beautifly.

    Although his Beautifly wasn¡¯t as rare as the opponent¡¯s Raticate, it had undergone extensive training. Beautifly was currently Terrance¡¯s longest-trained Pok¨¦mon, approaching three years.

    The perfected Airflow Perception and String Shot were Beautifly¡¯s foundation in current battles.

    In addition to these, Electroweb and Giga Drain, built upon String Shot, were also moves frequently used asbos. Taking a step back, there was the ¡°Sr Beam¡± it learned at the Sunlight House, Silver Wind¡¯s Stun Spore, serving as potentially impactful moves in specific situations.

    As for a move like Air Cutter, the effort and payoff for Beautifly didn¡¯t proportionally match. Rather than wasting time on it, Terrance preferred to study moves that suited its strengths. What was once a powerful offensive move for Beautifly was now defined by Terrance as a disruptive move.

    Lastly, Quiver Dance serves as an indicator of whether Beautifly is exerting its full power. After entering the Quiver Dance state, Beautifly truly enters its explosive phase. Coupled with the ¡°Swarm¡± Ability and the ¡°Morning Sun¡± move, which Beautifly learned by going the wrong way at the beginning and running into a fork in the road, causing it be very proficient in ¡°Morning Sun¡±, it has be a standard for Beautifly¡¯s full strength battles.

    If Terrance were to give Beautifly a strength assessment based on its performance in the Tower of Despair at the academy and the past standards of the Graduation ss students, he believes that Beautifly, as a main Pok¨¦mon with a level of proficiency averaging in the top three of a League Conference, is absolutely capable.

    Then there¡¯s Growlithe, who has been with Terrance for less than a year. Due to Terrance¡¯s improved breeding skills and resource situationpared to the beginning, this little fellow is living the mostfortable life and progressing rtively quickly.

    As a majestic Pok¨¦mon, Terrance has also daydreamed about the passionate scene of leading Arcanine, igniting the entire battlefield. The image of a roaring methrower or Fire st that engulfs the entire arena ¨C wouldn¡¯t that be the epitome of a man¡¯s romance?

    However, Growlithe veered off course, and Terrance couldn¡¯t bring it back on track. When ites to Growlithe¡¯s ¡°methrower¡± and the ¡°Fire st¡± it learned to control energy, though they are barely passable,pared to Terrance¡¯s expectations, they only prompt an embarrassed ¡°hehe.¡±

    After discovering that Growlithecked innate talent in its bite, Terrance decided not to force it to practice moves like ¡°Crunch¡± or ¡°Fire Fang¡± any longer.

    Terrance can only allow Growlithe to showcase its talents in ¡°me Wheel,¡± ¡°Agility,¡± and ¡°Take Down.¡± This is currently Terrance¡¯s primary focus of supervision. Simultaneously, as Growlithe grows, Terrance feels that it¡¯s getting closer toprehending the move ¡°re Blitz.¡±

    re Blitz: Cover the whole body in mes and charge at the opponent, but the user also takes a considerable amount of damage.

    This move is almost a stronger version, a fusion of ¡°Agility,¡± ¡°Take Down,¡± and ¡°me Wheel.¡± Afterprehending this move, Growlithe should be able to enjoy battles to its heart¡¯s content even more. This type of self-harm battle¡­ sometimes Terrance doesn¡¯t quite understand why Growlithe is so obsessed about it.

    The battle style causes too much harm to itself, which was the reason Terrance initially rejected it. Although it was for Growlithe¡¯s own good, it seems he couldn¡¯t convince the other side.

    It took Terrance a long time to decide to let Growlithe continue developing in this way. This is Growlithe¡¯s ¡°personality,¡± even though it deviates a bit from Terrance¡¯s vision. After all, it¡¯s the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own choice, and he can¡¯t forcibly distort it. It¡¯s better to let nature take its course; he can only strive to provide Growlithe with better guidance and the best possible care in the future.

    When Growlitheprehends re Blitz, it should be the time when Terrance prepares for Growlithe¡¯s evolution. With a brand new robust body and subsequentlyprehending ¡°Extreme Speed,¡± Terrance can confidently allow Growlithe to truly engage in high-intensity battles.

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 Chapter 141: Riding Altaria

    Chapter 141: Riding Altaria

    ¡°Altaria¡­ steady¡­¡±

    ¡°Right¡­ just like that¡­¡±

    In Lavender Town, there were clear legal constraints, but once beyond the popted areas, in the wilderness, Terrance shifted his focus to Altaria.

    That¡¯s right, Terrance was now eager to test the long-awaited flying.

    When it came to the fastest means of travel in the wild, it wasn¡¯t walking or biking but riding Pok¨¦mon¡­

    However, riding Pok¨¦mon also requires some expertise. For example, onnd, you certainly can¡¯t just casually ride Rattata.

    Pok¨¦mon like Rapidash and Arcanine might be the pursuit of the elite, but they weren¡¯t the most convenient. Flying-type Pok¨¦mon with the ability to carry people were the idealpanions for Trainers in the wilderness, helping them ovee numerous obstacles and reach inhabited areas.

    Ever since Terrance experienced Master Victor¡¯s Pidgeot a long time ago, he now had his own Pok¨¦mon to ride.

    Although Altaria was notrge and didn¡¯t excel in speed, it posed no problem carrying Terrance, a 12-year-old boy.

    ¡°Altariiiia~~~~~~¡±

    Terrance cautiouslyy on Altaria, enjoying the soft, fluffy feeling of its cotton feathers, unable to resist a few extra strokes.

    ¡°At first, you were perched on my head.¡±

    ¡°Now the roles have reversed.¡±

    On Mt. Chimney, the just born Swablu clung to Terrance¡¯s head like a small baby seeking warmth.

    Now, after evolving, Altaria served as Terrance¡¯s right-handpanion, helping him traverse mountains and valleys.

    At the beginning, both Terrance and Altaria felt a bit ufortable when he first got on, but Altaria quickly adapted. Before long, it could carry Terrance effortlessly through the skies.

    As Altaria¡¯s flight became increasingly smooth, Terrance also rxed, letting go of his hands and easing into a more leisurely posture.

    ¡°Sofortable¡­¡±

    Terrance squinted his eyes, enjoying the experience of sitting on Altaria¡¯s back. The cotton feathers surrounded him, carrying a faint refreshing scent, making Terrance feel content.

    ¡°If there¡¯s time, I should buy a bottle of perfume for you, take good care of yourself.¡±

    Perfume not only enhances the charm of women but also elevates the allure of Pok¨¦mon. Terrance could imagine the scene where, in the future, if he grows tired during a journey in the wild, he can lean against Altaria andfortably rest amid its cotton feathers.

    In thepany of the faint and elegant fragrance¡­

    It would be absolutely enjoyable!

    ¡°While I¡¯m enjoying this, it¡¯s also time to reflect¡­¡±

    Terrance opened his eyes, gazing at the azure sky.

    Although Beautifly is quite powerful, Terrance knew that to defeat Sabrina, he needed to rely on Mismagius, and even Altaria. The two evolved kids have rapidly caught up with Beautifly in terms of growth, surpassing the senior who used to take care of them.

    As Mismagius and Altaria continue to grow, the disparity might be even more significant.

    Terrance wondered how Beautifly would feel when surpassed by its juniors. It must be tough to watch the younger ones surpass oneself, but it was a natural order that had evolved over thousands of years, and Terrance finds it difficult to break.

    It wasn¡¯t that Beautifly couldn¡¯t be strong, but fixed investment yields disproportionate returns.

    ¡°Mismagius, huh¡­¡±

    After evolution, Terrance could hardly find the mischievous nature of Misdreavus from it. Evolution has indeed brought about a significant transformation in Misdreavus¡¯ personality. When leaving Lavender Town, Mismagius even wanted to give the people of Lavender Town a pleasant dream, but Terrance stopped it.

    This has be the norm in Lavender Town; one or two changes cannot affect much and it would also disrupt the life patterns of Ghost Pok¨¦mon. However, Mismagius¡¯ actions surprised Terrance. Compared to the mischievous little trickster who used to y pranks, it had transformed into a Pok¨¦mon capable of bringing happiness to people.

    Mismagius¡¯ change was in the direction Terrance expected, bing more reliable. However, due to familiarity with Little Misdreavus¡¯s mischievous nature, Terrance initially struggled to adapt to this change. This resulted in him even scolding himself for feeling ufortable.

    Perhaps humans are just nostalgic creatures

    What was annoying in the past, when suddenly changed, can leave one feeling a bit lost.

    Not only did the personality undergo a transformation, but in terms of strength, due to significant advancement in ¡°energy maniption¡± during evolution, Mismagius made tremendous progress in controlling its moves.

    Take Shadow Ball, for example; Mismagius can now evenly distribute, aggregate, and fire the energy with precision.

    While moves from the Misdreavus period like ¡°Mean Look,¡± ¡°Grudge,¡± ¡°Perish Song,¡± and ¡°Pain Split¡± also improved, they were not the main focus of Mismagius¡¯ development. Compared to the advancements in illusion skills, these improvements seem less pronounced.

    After evolution, Mismagius¡¯ illusion skills not only achieved greater realism but also excelled in simting finer aspects like manipting the five senses such as touch and taste.

    Even in the illusion, it could individually simte the grandeur of ¡°Legendary Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    For Misdreavus, evolution meant a qualitative change in strength. With proficiency in ¡°energy maniption,¡± escaping the illusion would be increasingly difficult for other Pok¨¦mon and humans. Sometimes, even if one knew they were in an illusion, they wouldn¡¯t be able to escape.

    Progressing to this extent in just over a year truly surprised Terrance. Although progress in other moves was ordinary, the brilliance in illusion skills alone can make Mismagius stand out.

    It¡¯s just a pity that Mismagius hasn¡¯t yet grasped ¡°Lucky Chant.¡± However, with adaptation and Akon¡¯s reasoning, Terrance felt that perhaps it might need to observe for a little longer.

    ¡°I just wonder¡­ if the Mismagius and Altaria were to battle, who would be stronger?¡± Terrance once again fell into contemtion.

    Mismagius¡¯ growth was undoubtedly delightful, but Altaria¡¯s progress was equally astonishing.

    As a Swablu with outstanding Dragon Type lineage, described by Master Victor as ¡°talent possibly on par with the Elite Four¡¯s main force,¡± Terrance had high expectations.

    Taking care of Swablu on Mt. Chimney for a month was the most memorable time for Terrance. Currently, Altaria¡¯s 5 most powerful moves are Dragon Breath, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Rush, Draco Meteor.

    A moveset of Dragon-type was within Terrance¡¯s expectations, but it also left him somewhat helpless. Because Altaria learned ¡°Dragon Breath¡± after evolution, carrying a Dragon-Type energy with a ¡°Paralysis Ability.¡± Despite being a move that had seen little practice, it demonstrated tremendous power, making Terrance marvel at Altaria¡¯s affinity for Dragon-type energy.

    ¡°Currently, Altariacks close-range attack moves. Peck Attack and Take Down are too weak, while Dragon Rush is too powerful, unsuitable for frequent use.¡±

    ¡°Perhaps, with its innate Dragon-type talent, it can attempt to learn ¡®Dragon w.''¡±

    ¡°Additionally¡­after evolution, Altaria also learned ¡®Dragon Dance.¡¯ This guy¡­it¡¯s clearly a bird, yet it¡¯s increasingly developing towards the ¡®dragon¡¯ side.¡±

    Terrance could only describe Altaria¡¯s Dragon-type talent as formidable, but what he was looking forward to most wasn¡¯t this. It was the ¡°Annihtion¡± secret technique he conceived. After evolution, the next phase of development of this conceptual move can now be started.

    ¡°Altariiiia~~~¡±

    As Terrance was contemting, Altaria let out a cry. Terrance looked ahead¡­

    As they approached Saffron City once again, Terrance¡¯s gaze flickered upon seeing the outskirts of the enormous city. His thoughts shifted back to Ralts. Now, with Altaria, Beautifly, and Mismagius by his side, it would be up to them to assist Ralts in evolving.

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 Chapter 142: Psychic Girl

    Chapter 142: Psychic Girl

    With the help of Altaria, Terrance¡¯s progress elerated instantly. Upon arriving at Saffron City again, Terrance chose not to contact Mr. Sam, Sabrina¡¯s father. Instead, he directly visited the Saffron Gym, going on Gym challenge mode.

    In conversation with Mr. Sam, Terrance had gathered some information. He learned that appealing to Sabrina through familial bonds wouldn¡¯t work, as she was a proud individual. However, by showcasing the strength required to defeat her, there was a high likelihood that the agreement to help Ralts evolve would be honored by Sabrina.

    This will be a very difficult challenge. It may notpletely be unfounded, so Sabrina¡¯s strength is likely really terrifying.

    ¡°A challenger, huh¡­¡± A psychic apprentice, quite different fromst time, weed Terrance with a contemtive gaze.

    ¡°Do you¡­ possess psychic powers?¡± The other person scrutinized Terrance, ¡°If you don¡¯t, it¡¯s impossible for you to defeat Miss Sabrina. I advise you to turn back.¡±

    Terrance responded, ¡°No need to worry. Please take me to the Gym arena.¡±

    The psychic apprentice shrugged, having done his job of giving advice to the challenger. It was no longer his concern; these Trainers couldn¡¯t possibly defeat the goddess in his heart¡­.

    ¡°Miss Sabrina¡­ she¡¯s the strongest,¡± the psychic apprentice closed his hands in prayer, his gaze devout and fervent.

    ¡°Cough¡­¡± Following this, the psychic apprentice led Terrance through the passage. ¡°Before you arrived, another challenger was having a Gym Battle with Miss Sabrina. You might have to wait for the battle to end before continuing your challenge.¡±

    ¡°Alright.¡± Terrance nodded, taking a few quick steps. The apprentice, however, was too slow, dashing Terrance¡¯s hopes of swiftly arriving there to watch the battle.

    As a result, when they reached the battle arena, the fight had already concluded.

    A Trainer sat defeated on the ground, dazed and dejected, looking like he had lost very badly.

    ¡°Is this a new challenger?¡± Sabrina, who was focused on the defeated chubby Trainer, shifted her gaze to Terrance and others as they entered. Their eyes instantly met.

    Terrance looked towards the elevated tform where the Gym Leader stood. He would carefully observe characters from the original work that left an impression on him, reinforcing those memories.

    Sabrina was wearing white pants and a shortvender shawl coat, showcasing her excellent figure. Her nted bangs just brushed past her eyelids, allowing a clear view of her stoic expression. Her shoulders were exposed just enough, and her skin had a soft, radiant glow. Unusual devices resembling wristguards and belts adorned her wrists and waist, with sparkling gems intermittently shimmering, adding an extra allure to this psychic girl.

    ¡°This feeling¡­¡± Terrance gritted his teeth. He could only give one evaluation: ¡°ssy.¡±

    This evaluation, he had only given to Cynthia among the Trainers he had encountered.

    Terrance remembered Candice, the child he met at Snowpoint Gym during his first visit to Sinnoh. Now, she too was undergoing her father¡¯s test to inherit the Gym Leader position. Butparing their auras, Sabrina seemed to possess the qualities of a true powerhouse. It was a strange feeling, a presence molded by confidence and experiences that made people involuntarily marvel.

    ¡°I am the challenger, Terrance from Hoenn Region¡¯s Farbor Town. Miss Sabrina, would you be willing to engage in a Gym Battle with ¡®other conditions¡¯ as the stakes?¡±

    Terrance took a step forward, his gaze fixed on Sabrina, observing the psychic girl. At this moment, Terrance couldn¡¯t urately guess her thoughts, but he had no choice but to brave it.

    Perhaps Sabrina now possessed the capability to defeat most of the seasoned Trainers.

    ¡°Hey¡­ you¡ª¡± Hearing that, the expression of the psychic apprentice who brought Terrance changed.

    This wasn¡¯t someone here for a Gym Battle; it seemed more like an attempt to cause trouble.

    ¡°Thud, thud.¡±

    Simultaneously, the chubby Trainer who had lost the challenge gulped, gloomily got up from the ground, cast a fearful nce at Sabrina, and scurried away.

    ¡°Is that not allowed?¡± Terrance¡¯s forehead broke out in sweat. Was this chubby guy some actor hired to scare him?

    ¡°Nonsense, of course not. We run a legitimate Gym here and the ¡®Marsh Badge¡¯ is¡­¡± The psychic apprentice interrupted Terrance, ring angrily.

    But before he could finish, a cold voice interjected, ¡°I ept.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡± The psychic apprentice, who intended to say something, instantly froze. He looked somewhat embarrassed as he nced at Sabrina. However, in his hesitation, reason prevailed, and he dared not dispute Sabrina¡¯s decision.

    The apprentice¡¯s face turned crimson, embarrassment causing him to lower his head as he silently retreated.

    Terrance, witnessing this scene, gained a deeper understanding of Sabrina. The influence she held over her subordinates was incredibly strong.

    ¡°Challenger, what¡¯s your stake?¡± Following Sabrina¡¯s words, Terrance released Ralts from its Pok¨¦ Ball.

    ¡°Can you do it? Use your psychic power to make it evolve.¡± Ralts stood nervously in front of Terrance, hands sped tightly together, ncing fearfully at Sabrina.

    ¡°My Ralts can¡¯t evolve on its own due to certain reasons. It needs the assistance of psychic power to evolve sessfully.¡±

    Terrance was also a bit anxious. While psychic power might lead to Ralts sessfully evolving¡ªa fact affirmed by Mr. Sam¡ªhe couldn¡¯t be sure whether Sabrina possessed that ability. He dared not assert that she could definitely aplish it.

    Master Victor and Professor Oak immediately thought of Mr. Sam, indicating his considerable expertise. In this situation, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but worry for Ralts.

    ¡°Um¡­¡±

    Um¡­?

    Hearing this strange sound, Terrance paused. Could it be that this sound came from Sabrina, whose face had been expressionless and cold from the beginning?

    Terrance opened his eyes wide, trying to see clearly. Suddenly, Sabrina vanished from the elevated tform, reappearing next to Ralts.

    ¡°Ralttss~~~¡±

    Seeing Sabrina suddenly appear, little Ralts was naturally startled. Subconsciously, it tried to use ¡°Teleport¡± to escape. However, for the first time, Ralts¡¯ Teleport failed. At this moment, Sabrina¡¯s eyes emitted a peculiar white light, her arm extending as if floating, touching Ralts¡¯ forehead.

    Teleport failed¡­

    Watching the panic in Ralts¡¯ eyes, Terrance saw this emotion for the first time. As a Feeling Pok¨¦mon, Ralts had always been able to sense the emotions of those around it. Even when facing Mr. Sam, it didn¡¯t show any particr emotion. However, facing Sabrina¡­Terrance felt that Ralts¡¯ perception might have encountered its first failure. It couldn¡¯t discern anything about Sabrina; she appeared before it like an enigma, shrouded in the unknown.

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 Chapter 143 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 143 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°I can do it.¡± Sabrina withdrew her hand after just a slight touch on Ralts.

    ¡°Now¡­ I can make it evolve now.¡± As Sabrina spoke, Terrance wasn¡¯t sure how to feel, but Ralts calmed down. Though unable to feel the other¡¯s emotions, Ralts could understand the words spoken by her.

    To allow oneself to evolve¡­ This is what Ralts has always prayed for. Now, this woman ims to be able to make it happen. Even if she is a bad person, Ralts didn¡¯t resist; instead, it turned its head, eagerly looking at Sabrina.

    ¡°Really¡­¡± Sensing Sabrina¡¯s confidence, Terrance was overjoyed.

    ¡°Please¡­¡±

    Obtaining Sabrina¡¯s affirmation, Terrance quickly hoped to apply for the battle, so that he can win and let Ralts evolve. However, before he could finish speaking, a white light instantly entered his line of sight.

    ¡°This is¡ª¡± Before the challenge could be mentioned, Terrance was astonished by the scene before him. Terrance rubbed his eyes vigorously; if he wasn¡¯t mistaken, this¡­ should be the light of evolution.

    Ralts had evolved.

    Sabrina didn¡¯t bother with a battle; after seeing Ralts, she immediately used her psychic power on it!

    What¡¯s going on?

    Terrance stared wide-eyed in amazement; this was different from the agreed-upon script.

    Wasn¡¯t he supposed to work hard to obtain information that could make Ralts evolve, then challenge Kiyo, obtain the Dusk Stone, make Misdreavus evolve, defeat Sabrina, and go through a series ofplex storylines, sweating to earn the final lucrative reward?

    But suddenly outside of Terrance¡¯ expectations, Sabrina immediately made Ralts evolve.

    A strange psychic radiance enveloped the beautiful but cold girl. Along with the psychic light, Sabrina¡¯s hair seemed to be caressed by the wind, releasing a subtle and fragrant scent into the air.

    ¡°I am curious about it,¡± Sabrina muttered softly, and although her voice sounded quite close, it didn¡¯t sound like it came from her mouth. In fact, Terrence didn¡¯t even see Sabrina open her mouth.

    Telepathy?

    Terrance couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly in his mind. What kind of joke was this? Just one word ¡®curiosity¡¯, and Ralts sessfully evolved. Mr. Sam tricked him.

    Those teachers and professors will cry too.

    However¡­.Ralts could evolve, and that was enough to resolve Terrance¡¯s worries. He no longer dwelled on the process. Unlike the previous evolution with Mr. Sam, this time, the light of evolution was ample and saturated.

    As the white light dissipated, Kirlia¡¯s white figure appeared before Terrance. Compared to the ¡°little girl¡± appearance of Ralts, Kirlia could now be called a ¡°young girl.¡±

    Especially with a body that seemed to be wearing a ballet skirt and those slender legs, Kirlia¡¯s appearance had progressed further towards a human look.

    Kirlia¡¯s hair, unlike Ralts¡¯, didn¡¯tpletely cover its eyes but had bangs that resembled shoulder-length hair. The two red horns also changed positions, now on both sides of the head, resembling hairpins and giving off a lively girl¡¯s vibe.

    However, after getting the initial impression from Kirlia¡¯s appearance, Terrance suddenly froze, realizing something was wrong.

    This Kirlia was a boy! ! ! ! ! ! !

    ¡°Kirliiia!!¡±

    Afterpleting its evolution, Ralts eagerly stretched its arms as if embracing the world. It then gracefully twirled around and joyfully cried out.

    Seeing Kirlia¡¯s growth, Terrance also became excited. This was a scientific advancement. Those researchers would surely go crazy. The affliction they had been painstakingly researching could indeed be solved by the external force called ¡°psychic power.¡±

    Perhaps, with this, they might start to research and be obsessed with ¡°psychic power users among humans,¡±¡­

    However, first and foremost, they need to have that capability.

    ¡°Thank you.¡± Regardless, Sabrina had been a great help, and Terrance sincerely thanked her. Despite receiving Terrance¡¯s thanks, Sabrina¡¯s expression remained cold and unchanged, leaving Terrance feeling awkward for a moment before he uttered another sentence.

    ¡°It¡¯s not over yet¡ª¡±

    Terrance was initially puzzled, then his eyes widened as he took a sharp breath, finding it somewhat hard to believe¡­

    He swore he hadn¡¯t mistaken it; Sabrina had started a new round of ¡°catalysis,¡± and Kirlia began to evolve again!!

    At this moment, Terrance¡¯s mind was in turmoil. This scene was breaking his worldview. Continuous evolution of Pok¨¦mon was already an extremely rare urrence. Even if evolution urs rapidly in a short period, it needs to be influenced by various factors.

    Continuous evolution within the same timeframe, though not unheard of, was still a sight ordinary people rarely witnessed.

    It¡¯s important to note that evolution relies on a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s umtion of experience and foundation. It¡¯s a process where they use this umtion to break through the limitations and constraints of their species, striving for a higher level of life.

    Without umtion, purely attempting to break through the barriers between species is too difficult for ordinary Pok¨¦mon. Take, for example, the mostmon Caterpie in Kanto. Although their evolution speed is often criticized, it is a result of them sacrificing certain things.

    Caterpie, numerous and quick to reproduce, once became the bottom of the food chain due to their weak strength. At least more than half of them became food for bird Pok¨¦mon. Faced with predators, some Caterpie could only elerate their evolution through the ¡°burning of life,¡± turning into Butterfree in a very short time, gaining the ability to defend against external enemies.

    However, the consequence of doing so was a rapid decrease in lifespan. Originally, Bug Pok¨¦mon didn¡¯t have a long lifespan, and by reducing their lifespan to elerate evolution, the remaining time was only enough to spend a short period.

    If a Butterfree evolved in this way and started ¡°mating,¡± its lifespan would further decrease¡­

    This was the tragedy of a few Bug-type Pok¨¦mon. They didn¡¯t have the long life and strength of Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon and could only survive in their own way. So, most Bug-type Pok¨¦mon were even willing to ept human care because it allowed them to have afortable growth environment and a longer lifespan.

    That¡¯s why there are so many Bug Catchers.

    Terrance was well aware of this, so he took great care of Beautifly, ensuring it wouldn¡¯t leave him too soon. He didn¡¯t spare any expense on expensive nutritional supplements for Beautifly.

    Compared to the Wurmple struggling for survival in the wild, Beautifly¡¯s experience was undeniably fortunate.

    However¡­this is ultimately the growth method of Bug-type Pok¨¦mon, but Ralts is puzzling Terrence.

    From the growth method and status of Bug-type Pok¨¦mon, one can see how important and difficult evolution is. But¡­

    ¡°Sabrina¡¯s psychic power can actually reach this level, enabling a Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon to evolve continuously!¡±

    Terrance couldn¡¯t believe it; this ability was simply cheating.

    If Sabrina were to raise Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon, she could save 90%, or even 99% of the effortpared to an ordinary Trainer. She and Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon were inherentlypatible. If her psychic power could also enhance a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength, it would be too terrifying.

    ¡°How can such a person exist¡­¡± Terrance shook his head vigorously, feeling a slight envy but he didn¡¯t try to think too much about it.

    He firmly believed that he could catch up through his own efforts.

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 Chapter 144: Sabrinaâ€™s Inquiry

    Chapter 144: Sabrina¡¯s Inquiry

    Looking at Kirlia, whose body was emitting the light of evolution, Terrances mood wasplicated.

    However, not long after, an unexpected scene urred, leaving Terrance and Sabrina equally puzzled. Under the enveloping light of evolution, the radiance suddenly shattered, turning into faint light specks that disappeared on Kirlia.

    Evolution aborted

    Seeing the disappearance of the light of evolution, Terrance instinctively thought that evolution had failed

    Sabrinas attempt to evolve Kirlia, after a sessful first try, did not seed the second time.

    It says it doesnt want to evolve, Sabrina looked at Kirlia and spoke.

    Doesnt want to evolve?

    Terrance was somewhat surprised by this result, but quickly epted it.

    Kirliiia

    Kirlia shook its head, exerting considerable effort to break free from Sabrinas psychic powers catalyzing effect. Evolution was what Kirlia had hoped for, but the direction it took during the mutual interaction with Sabrinas psychic power made it hesitate.

    Dont you want to gain more power? Sabrina asked, puzzled.

    Ralts strongly resisted her psychic power this time, leaving Sabrina extremely puzzled.

    Shouldnt evolution be the pursuit of every Pokmon

    It wants to evolve into Gade, and psychic power cant help it in this regard, Terrance said.

    Gade, Terrance had discussed this concept with Ralts before. Only with this evolution direction could it ensure that even if it still couldnt learn other moves, it would still possessbat capability.

    If it epted Sabrinas psychic power to promote evolution, it would evolve into Gardevoir, which was not what it and Terrance initially expected.

    Sabrinas ability was horrifying, but she didnt understand Ralts situation. Sensing its ws, she directly used the maximum power of psychic power. However, Kirlias will distorted the evolution process.

    Thank you, Miss Sabrina. I think Kirlias next evolution might require the help of a Dawn Stone,'' Terrance looked at Kirlia, who clearly remembered the Gade growth n he had envisioned, and did not hastily ept Sabrinas gift.

    So, even though Sabrina had the ability to help Kirlia evolve into Gardevoir, Kirlia resisted it with its body and will.

    Can a Dawn Stone help it evolve? Sabrina tilted her head, speaking slowly.

    Its very special, but do you really understand it?

    Youwhat are you worried about?

    Sabrina said indifferently, Or do you not believe in my abilities.

    Terrance was taken aback. Hearing Sabrina say this, indeed, whether a Dawn Stone could help Kirlia evolve was a puzzle. Unable to evolve normally, Terrance also dared not say for sure that using a Dawn Stone would definitely make Kirlia evolve into Gade.

    Understanding Kirlia Even many professors at the academy couldnt figure out Kirlias ailment.

    As for Sabrinas suggestion, Terrance fell into deep contemtion, remaining silent for a long time before looking at Kirlia.

    Did youprehend a new move? Terrance stared seriously at Kirlias expression. However, before Kirlia could respond, he saw the mncholy in its eyes.

    Then, Kirlia gently shook its head.

    Still not possible Terrances forehead twisted into a tight knot. Sure enough, Kirlia still couldntprehend any new moves after evolution, just like before.

    Youve seen it, Terrance was unsure of what to choose, Kirlia cant learn any moves, only able to use Teleport.

    If it evolves into Gardevoir, its type will shift towards the mental aspect, and its agility will significantly decrease.

    If it still cant learn new moves at that time, its situation might not differ much from Ralts.

    After Terrance finished speaking, he thought Sabrina would understand, but he was wrong. Sabrinapletely ignored his words, instead focusing on Kirlia.

    Youre underestimating it too much. Even an ordinary person can master psychic power through long-term training. However, most peoples aptitude limits the level they can reach, and they may never achieve the ability to control objects with psychic power throughout their lives.

    But Psychic Type Pokmon are different. They are natural psychics. Even without human guidance, they can master psychic power to a level that most humans cantpare to.

    Are you saying Kirlias inability to learn psychic power is not a matter of aptitude, and this defect is something you can cure?

    Terrance hesitated. If anyone else said this, even a Senior Breeder, he would doubt it a bit. Even a top Breeder, in the end, is just an ordinary person with mortal eyes. However, Sabrina

    She couldnt be judged with the term ordinary person. If the legends about her were not wrong, she is a humanoid Pokmon, and only such a person had the ability to oversee the Gym of a city asrge as Saffron City.

    A Psychic Type Pokmon that cant use psychic power; its worth training Sabrina suddenly revealed a smile as she looked at Kirlia.

    Training

    Involuntarily, Kirlia shivered and turned to look at Terrance with a questioning gaze.

    Its expression didnt seem worried but more like struggling. Looking at Terrance, Kirlia had a feeling of being at a loss.

    Terrance almost forgot how strong Ralts desire for strength and the eagerness for battle were at that time, even if it could only train the Teleport move, it would tirelessly repeat it until exhausted.

    For Kirlia now, this was a great opportunity as it wouldnt have to worry about learning attack moves and sword techniques that it may take years to master after evolving into Gade

    Sabrinas suggestion, all it needed to do was ept it, then it could evolve into Gardevoir, and receive assistance from a human with the highest psychic power mastery in the entire Kanto Region.

    Even with its physical defects, there was a good chance they could be resolved by the mysterious psychic power of the other party, restoring its original grace.

    Having helped Ralts with so much training and effort, now that it had evolved into Kirlia, it was a small step towards sess. However, whether it can truly fulfill Terrances envisioned path, evolving into Gade and bing a master of swordsmanship and courtesy through day and night training, is still uncertain. Compared to Sabrinas suggestion, itcked persuasiveness.

    Inparison, Sabrina, as a psychic and the Gym Leader of Saffron Gym, held more authority in her words than Terrance. She also seemed to understand Kirlias situation better than Terrance.

    Make your decision, Kirlia.

    Terrance said.

    This should be Kirlias own choice. Terrance wasnt even considered Kirlias Trainer; he could only be called a temporary guardian, with no right to make decisions for it.

    Even if he could, Terrance would still respect Kirlias choice.

    Kirliiia

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 Chapter 145: Decision and Specialization

    Chapter 145: Decision and Specialization

    Terrance could clearly see Kirlias struggle and hesitation. Faced with the dual choice of evolving into the unknown Gade or the present option of evolving into Gardevoir, Kirlia fell into a deep silence.

    Now, there were two choices before it: one was to ept Sabrinas assistance and evolve into Gardevoir through the conventional use of psychic power.

    The second was to try the Dawn Ster and strive towards bing the swordmaster Terrance described.

    For Kirlia, both choices were highly uncertain. However, the only difference was that it could evolve into Gardevoir with a hundred percent certainty at the moment, while the effectiveness of the Dawn Stone for a Kirlia with physical defects remained unknown.

    Although Terrance had allowed Kirlia to make its own choice ording to its own will, during this time, Terrance, in his role as a Trainer and Breeder, has taken care of it. The efforts and sweat they both put into the direction of evolving towards Gade make Kirlia hesitant.

    For Kirlia, with physical defects, Terrances appearance, the concept of evolution and the path of swordsmanship, and the subsequent practical attempts have all instilled in Kirlia the hope and possibility of bing stronger through its own relentless efforts.

    This allowed Ralts, who was not satisfied with the status quo at the time, to find a new goal and a direction to strive for.

    Gade, through its efforts, even if it couldnt learn moves, could still be stronger

    Kirliiia

    Kirlia looked at Sabrina with apology and gratitude in its eyes, shaking its head to decline her offer.

    Hum

    Hum

    The moment Kirlia refused, Terrance could clearly sense a change in Sabrinas aura.

    Since thats the case, please leave.

    As the voice fell, there was a sudden sh before the eyes of Kirlia and Terrance.

    Immediately, Terrances eyes turned dark, a deafening roar filling his ears, and then he felt a profound silence enveloping his surroundings.

    Ah ah ah

    Suddenly, from the sky above Saffron Gym, a scream came out of nowhere.

    The moment after the sound emerged, two figures quickly appeared, flickering. Undergoing the same experience, Terrance, feeling a sudden loss of gravity, clung to the wall with a lingering sense of fear, his eyes looking into the Saffron Gym.

    That Sabrina, using her psychic power to throw us out

    Terrance frowned. To be honest, he hadnt fully grasped the situation yet. Whether Kirlia epted or rejected Sabrinas assistance, he wasnt too confident with his guess.

    However,pared to the unknown Gade, from an outsiders perspective, Terrance felt that if Kirlia evolved into Gardevoir and could return to normal, it would be a decent oue.

    Is this choice really okayand Sabrinas personality, its surprising how it changed at the drop of a hat

    Terrance shook his head in resignation. Even if Kirlia refused, he wanted to request Sabrina for help. If Kirlia failed to evolve with the Dawn Stone, Sabrina could be a backup n.

    Although such an approach was impolite, when ites to ones own situation, who would abandon a backup n?

    At the very least, Terrance could put aside his pride. With this double assurance, Kirlia wouldnt have to bear too much pressure in the uing experiences.

    Kirliiia

    Kirlia shook its head, indicating that it was not Terrances responsibility; it had made its own choice.

    Terrance isnt Kirlia; he hasnt experienced what it has. Even as a Breeder, he cant truly empathize with its situation.

    As a Pokmon with congenital defects, Kirlia was actually quite unwilling and resentful deep inside, unable to ept the fact that it has been deprived of its abilities.

    If there was a possibility to reach the same heights by taking another path

    This choice is the most in line with Kirlias mindset, allowing it to maintain its pride. It wants to prove, through its own efforts and in a unique way, to those who look down on it that different paths can also lead to miracles.

    Well, forget it

    Terrance sighed, and looked at the Mismagius floating beside him with a somewhat odd expression, a hint of seriousness shing through his eyes.

    Mismagius had been following by his side, and its hiding skills had greatly improvedpared to the dreamwalking period. But even so, they were unexpectedly teleported outside by Sabrinas psychic power without any warning. This overwhelming ability made Terrance feel once again that he had underestimated Sabrina.

    Can she really turn people into dolls Terrances face showed surprise. Compared to Sabrinas Pokmon, he felt that dealing with Sabrina herself was more challenging.

    Sabrinas strength did note from long-term training of Pokmon but from her own circumstances. She had an extraordinary understanding and affinity for Psychic-type Pokmon. This caused Sabrina to have a capital that far exceeded ordinary Trainers in controlling Psychic-type Pokmon.

    Such a situation was mostly seen in Trainers at the level of Elite Four. A persons energy was limited, and raising too many Pokmon was a test for any Trainer. Most people could not manage to cover all aspects.

    So, there were increasingly more Trainers specializing in one Pokmon or one type of Pokmon. However, this specialization also had obvious drawbacks. However, the drawbacks of such an approach are quite apparent. Due to the extreme specialization, there is a risk of being targeted by prepared opponents. Therefore, if a Trainers skill level hasnt reached a certain point, specialization could instead hinder them.

    For the Elite Four or someone like Sabrina, specialization was making something perfect even more perfect.

    Even the current Terrance had no intention of specializing. Firstly, he hadnt discovered any innate talent or affinity for a specific type. Secondly, he had many things to do now and didnt have the time to specialize in researching one type. A diverse Pokmon team would help him face various situations.

    Its not that having a diverse team makes it impossible to be an Elite Four-level Trainer. Its just that Trainers specializing in one type are more emblematic. Being acknowledged as a master in the study of one type earns considerable respect and admiration i.e. they have a more distinctive style.

    But in other words, reaching a certain level, a Trainer specializing in Fire-type Pokmon would definitely be able to train a new Fire-type Pokmon well. They could understand other Pokmon in the team through the experiences with that one Pokmon and apply their knowledge across the team.

    This is something Trainers like Terranceck. They need to continuously learn and deeply understand the newly captured Pokmon, investing more effort in the training process.

    However, this also ensures that this type of Trainer has diversebat capabilities when needed, and the diversity in the team can handle various opponents and situations in the wild.

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 Chapter 146: Sending Kirlia back

    Chapter 146: Sending Kirlia back

    Saffron City, Pokmon Center

    After Ralts sessfully evolved into Kirlia, Terrance returned here and first contacted Sabrinas father, Mr. Sam.

    Upon learning about Terrances experience at the Saffron Gym, Mr. Sam sighed without expressing much opinion.

    As for Kirlia, Mr. Sam was also curious, and just like Terrance thought, he suggested that if it doesnt work out in the end, seeking Sabrinas help could be an option.

    That child Sabrina is too reclusive. What shecks is a ymate of the same age, I really hope she can go back to being as cute as she was when she was little. Mr. Sam looked at Kirlia, sighing repeatedly. As a father, beingpletely surpassed by his daughter left him feeling indescribably conflicted.

    At this moment, Terrance could only express his gratitude and constion. Outstanding Trainers like Sabrina and Cynthia, who were almost of the same age, were highly valued and admired by Terrance.

    Even without the matter of Kirlia, he nned to revisit Sabrina once his strength truly improved, and his team became moreplete. He wants to challenge outstanding Trainers of his age.

    Although Terrances experiences over the past two years had been quite smooth,pared to the new generation Trainers who started getting in touch with Pokmon, and people of Gym and Professor backgrounds at a younger age, Terrance was not yet considered top-notch, and his foundation was not deep enough.

    After talking with Mr. Sam, he also contacted Professor Oak. It was through Professor Oak that he was able to use Mr. Sams connections and learn about the possibility that psychic power could help Ralts.

    Then, the series of events unfolded smoothly and Professor Oak yed a key role in it.

    Not to mention the sessful evolution of Ralts, and considering his rtionship with Master Victor, Professor Oak should be thanked anyway.

    Moreover, he had also promised to keep Professor Oak informed about Ralts subsequent developments. Psychic power could help Psychic-Type Pokmon evolve, this is a domain of research not easily essible, even for a renowned Pokmon Professor.

    So, in a sense, Terrances experiences broadened the perspectives of people like Professor Oak and Master Victor, providing them with new knowledge.

    At a certain level, knowledge bes more important than money.

    Next, Terrance needed to discuss with Master Victor about Kirlias current situation. It was no longer suitable for it to stay by Terrances side.

    For a newly evolved Kirlia, a thorough examination of every aspect of its body and professional care were necessary. Breeders like Terrance couldnt handle such work, and even top-notch Breeders were not omnipotent. Human expertise supplemented by high technology was needed to handle certain matters better and more rigorously.

    Terrance stayed in Saffron City for about a day.

    After contacting Master Victor, Terrance, through the teleportation device at Saffron City Pokmon Center, established a temporary teleportation point with Crown Academy.

    Terrance exined to Kirlia the reason for sending it back. Whether it was to observe the new form, or to ess better resources, it was very important for Kirlias current condition and its illness.

    Terrance felt that, despite Kirlias unfortunate situation, it has found fortune in its misfortune because if it belonged to an ordinary Trainer or was a wild Pokmon, the chances of receiving care and attention from so many professionals, no matter how strange the illness, would be very low.

    Born in Crown Academy, Kirlia had superior conditionspared to most Pokmon from the very beginning.

    Now, returning to Crown Academy, its home, was the best for Kirlia. Moreover, Terrance also received news from Master Victor that the academy would prepare a Dawn Stone for Kirlia and assist in its evolution as much as possible.

    Kirliiia

    Terrance patted Kirlia, who was reluctant to part from him and smiled. Although he wanted to apany Kirlia back to the academy, he had other matters to attend to.

    After resolving Kirlias situation in Kanto, he needed to prepare for his own affairs.

    For the time being, he wouldnt return to Crown Academy in Sinnoh. After all, this time he went out for Kirlia, and theres no set return time for students in such cases.

    If Terrance wanted to stay outside, considering his current reputation and rtionship with teachers in the academy and Master Victor, the rules shouldnt be too strict.

    After sending off Kirlia, Terrance wouldnt be able to obtain any news about it for the time being. To address this, he contacted his fellow student Akon and asked him to regrly send him data on Kirlia.

    With Akons clear description of Kirlias situation, even if Terrance wasnt by Kirlias side, he could still be well-informed about its current condition.

    Cooperate well with everyone and strive to evolve soon.

    Dont worry; every evolution is the sublimation of life. Life.is the greatest miracle, even if you dont know any other moves right now, who knows what it would be like after evolution?

    And even if you still cant learn any movesUgh, look at me being pessimistic. Regardless of the oue, dont forget what I told youtake good care of the des on your hands after evolution as they will be your best weapons.

    Before parting ways, Kirlia and Terrance talked through the night. If everything went as expected, this separation might mean they wouldnt see each other for a very long time.

    Terrance didnt know if his ns would go smoothly, and even if they did, it would take a considerable amount of time.

    This time, Terrance had carefully nned his itinerary, taking into ount the timing of the Intermediate Breeder exam and the Grand Festival in the Hoenn region.

    Terrance couldnt afford to miss the timing of these two significant events that were important to him.

    So, he had to return to Hoenn. His visit to Kanto and obtaining the Trainer status, was an unexpected joy for Terrance, making his uing journey more convenient.

    Lets make a promise, okay? If you can sessfully evolve, within a year, Ill return to the academy and let you have a battle with Altaria. Terrance smiled. Swablu, who trained together with Ralts back then, had grown up, which served as motivation for Kirlia. The two training partners were surely looking forward to an epic battle.

    And even if you cant evolve, dont be discouraged. Ille pick you up. Well return and seek Sabrinas help again, and if she doesnt help, well search every corner of the maind, find those with psychic powers, and ask them to assist us.

    When Kirlia was about to be teleported, the two made a pact. Terrance gazed straight at Kirlia as it disappeared, and took a deep breath.

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 Chapter 147: The Rise of Trainers

    Chapter 147: The Rise of Trainers

    Sending Kirlia away marked the end of Terrances journey in Kanto. However, before leaving Kanto, Terrance made a detour to Mt. Moon.

    Holding the mysterious meteorite, Terrance patiently examined it but gained nothing from it.

    Beautifly, Altaria, Mismagius, Growlitheapanied by these four Pokmon, Terrance frequently engaged in battles with Trainers on the way back.

    The Trainer profession almost grows through battles. However, if one doesnt reach a certain level, being a Trainer can be a tough job.

    Terrance was deeply touched as most Trainers engaging in battles would use things like money as bets. Confident Trainers used this to earn extra ie.

    Arriving in Kanto, Terrance suddenly noticed a phenomenon in his observationsthe number of Trainers seemed to have increased.

    Compared to two years ago when he first left Farbor Town, there was a noticeable increase in the number of Trainers.

    After some investigation, Terrance learned about the new policies issued by the Indigo League.

    The system of one-time purchase of Trainer qualifications was abolished. Anyone with League citizenship could enable their descendants to obtain Trainer status by paying taxes. They could then enjoy benefits like Pokmon Centers. Additionally, families that did not meet the conditions could also opt for an installment payment method based on their household ie, contributing to the increase in the Trainer poption.

    Andthe conditions have actually been lowered so much.

    Terrance felt that this seemed to indicate something. Compared to the conditions for bing a Trainer two years ago, the new policies in Kanto had significantly reduced the burden on Trainers.

    Not only that, but even for Starter Pokmon, each town and city have been issued a batch of rmendation rights to distribute Starter Pokmon to children who meet certain conditions.

    However, most of these conditions focused on age and physical examination indicators. The younger and healthier the child, the easier it was to obtain Starter Pokmon and Trainer qualification.

    On the contrary, due to the introduction of the Pokdex, there were not many requirements for basic knowledge.

    Has Hoenn also implemented these measures Terrance kept pondering on the way. With the implementation of these measures, Trainers would surely spread like wildfire, increasing in number.

    Previously, due to the stringent conditions for bing a Trainer and theck of a fixed, stable ie for lower-level Trainers, only outstanding and experienced professional Trainers could support themselves as Trainers. This made the profession not something that ordinary people could easily pursue.

    Even young Trainers with true talent would be stuck at a certain level due to their background. At least, the backgrounds of the more outstanding Trainers he had encountered, such as Wace, Cynthia, Sabrina, were not simple.

    For someone with a background like Terrance, gradually getting to meet them is already quite ridiculous.

    Therefore, before this, the likelihood of Trainers emerging was quite low. Coupled with stringent conditions, very few families were willing to let their children pursue the Trainer profession.

    Instead, after graduating from elementary school, learning a technical skill, acquiring a genuinely profitable skill, or excelling academically to enter institutes of higher learning and delve into studies rted to economics, medicine, research, and other fieldsthese were considered the proper paths in the eyes of most families.

    Compared to professions like being a Trainer, where the future is uncertain and sess is based on youth, experience, and talent, those who dare to nurture their own children in this direction are either very bold or possess absolute confidence.

    Of course, when a Trainer reaches a certain level of standard in this Pokmon-dominated world, they can undoubtedly be the rulers of society. The various industries serving humans can flourish with a continuous influx of vitality. However, no one can deny

    In industry, agriculture, economy, research, and entertainment, Pokmon ys an irreceable role.

    The subsidies enjoyed by a Gym are definitely not inferior to the talents in some professions. Even public figures like the Elite Four are more popr than the currently popr actors and celebrities.

    In addition, a Trainer with good strength, whether choosing to join some teams, solve individual troubles caused by Pokmon, or even enter the police system, receives more attention than those who directly enroll in the police academy.

    But its still a matter of proportion. Among a hundred people, it would be a blessing to have a few who can reach this level of recognition and make a living from their Trainer skills.

    Others, besides having a half-hearted Trainer identity, without a skill to support themselves, lead a miserable life that cant be described with just one word. These people are more or less the losers in thepetition among Trainers.

    Of course, if there is an advantage of youth, transitioning to the path of a Trainer is not an impossibility. After discovering that they cannot continue on the path of a Trainer, whether bing a chef, beautician,borer as long as they are willing to learn and excel in another field, it may not necessarily be worse than being a Trainer.

    In every trade, there are outstanding individuals.

    At least, Terrance thinks that those businessmen and entrepreneurs who have monopolized various industries may not necessarily be from a Trainer background. But there is no Trainer, even the Elite Four, who dares to say that they are better off than them.

    So, for the sake of ensuring ones own livelihood and not starving to deathwhen a certain age is reached, still persisting on the path of a Trainer is not necessarily wrong, but it is not wise either.

    Opportunity is unique to each individual.

    However, in general, the Trainermunity tends to lean towards a younger demographic, with the baseline set around the legal age of 10 and fluctuating upwards by a dozen years or so.

    As for older Trainers, most are either professional Trainers who rely on their Trainer skills to make money or wealthy individuals experiencing the Trainer lifestyle.

    Then, Terrances thoughts strayed towards the Old Green House. The new policy of the Indigo League made his n considerably easier.

    The conditions for bing a Trainer have been lowered, and for young people around the world and each continent who aspire to be Trainers, this is good news.

    Although its difficult for Trainers to stand out and reach the top, they are still the mainstream, the most glorious, and the most exposed profession in this world. How many young boys and girls have not thought of bing Trainers after growing up watching Trainerpetitions?

    For those children, supporting their families is still a distant goal. For them, being a Trainer is more like an experience, a pursuit of dreams. Terrance feels its simr to the experiences of middle and high school on Earth. Without these experiences, life always seems tock something, leaving some regrets.

    Somepanies also prefer individuals who demonstrate talent on the Trainer path. This indirectly reflects the capabilities of the individuals involved.

    So, with the rxation of the policies by the League, Terrance began to catch a whiff of the scent of a nationwide Trainer trend.

    This is just the initial rollout of the new policies, and there may be further measures down the line. As for the deeper implications behind this Terrance is not a Professor or a critic, and he has no desire to delve into it.

    At least for now, this measure seems beneficial to most ordinary families.

    Moreover, in Terrances understanding, even Ash has not be a Trainer yet. The glorious period of Trainers in the original work may still require a few more years of development.

    In that case, those who are still unable to meet the Trainer conditions are suddenly narrowed down to those younger, ie-less orphans

    That is, ces like the Old Green House.

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 Chapter 148: Best Era

    Chapter 148: Best Era

    Even with many benefits, an orphan simply cannot bear the burden of being a Trainer.

    Unlessits a special case like Terrance.

    The times are changing.

    After booking a cruise back to Hoenn, Terrance was a little surprised. He had already epted the fact that the number of Trainers was increasing, but it was strange to see a group of Trainers in Kanto who looked like they hade from various mainds.

    From their Pokmon to clothing, Terrance could see a style that waspletely different from Kanto.

    Friend

    Looking at the smiling young man in front of him, Terrance raised an eyebrow.

    Who is this

    Luxurious clothing, a familiar face  this guyisnt he the rich young heir who traded Fire Stone with him when he wasing from Sinnoh?

    Its you, friend, Terrance also smiled.

    Meeting him again was also a kind of fate.

    By the way, I still dont know how to address you, friend.

    The rich young heir patted his stomach andughed, Hehehe, Im Noah, I was born in the Unova Region, but not raised there.

    Noah, slightly chubby, gave a friendly vibe.

    Terrance replied, Terrance, Im from Kanto, but just like you, I was also not raised in Kanto.

    After that, the twoughed, and their rtionship became a bit closer.

    I didnt expect to meet you again here, the rich young heir Noah said.

    Its indeed quite a coincidence, Terrance said. So, have you finished your business in Kanto? Are you ready to go back?

    Uh Noah seemed visibly surprised.

    No, not really

    Dont you know?

    Know what? Terrance was puzzled.

    No way, could it be that youre not here to catch a ride to the Indigo teau

    Noah looked doubtful, but quickly understood. Given Terrances age, he might not care much about such things.

    Although it involvedplex rtionships intertwining different forces, besides the enthusiastic Trainers who constantly paid attention to the Pokmon League, only some rted corporations would pay attention to it.

    This matter is no longer a secretit has been widely known for a long time. I thought you were also going to the Indigo teau, Noah said.

    Noah smiled. Terrance seemed genuinely unaware, but that didnt stop Noah from exining further.

    Just a slight mention, and the other person would understand.

    Do you know about the Dragon Master?

    Dragon Master

    Hearing this somewhat entric title, Terrance reacted and then realized

    Dragon Master Lance?

    Yes, him, Lance from ckthorn City.

    When mentioning this person, Noah smiled mysteriously. He is about to challenge for the position of Champion.

    If sessful, he might be the youngest Elite Four Champion in history. Countless travelers, Trainers, media, and forces are gathering in the Indigo teau from all over the world.

    So soon Terrance was taken aback. Since arriving in Kanto, he had been immersed in the matter of Ralts, paying less attention to what was happening outside.

    Lance is a Champion, Terrance already knew, but considering the time difference from the original work, he was unclear about when Lance became the Champion.

    No wonder its so grand Terrance said. Fighting for the position of Champion seemed to have stirred up a storm in Kanto.

    No, no, its not that simple, Noah quickly exined.

    If its just the Champion, it wouldnt cause such amotion. The important thing is that Lance is young and has shown great hope of winning, and also

    Kanto and Johto are situated within the jurisdiction of Indigo teau, the headquarters of the Pokmon League. The Champion of the Indigo League receives more attentionpared to the Champion of other regions.

    Moreover, Lance himself has already gained significant fame. He is not only a Trainer, but also a detective. He has wiped out numerous illegal organizations and helped countless forces in the past. In the Kanto and Johto regions, he has long be the representative of the new generation of Trainers, with a frighteningly high reputation.

    So, even if its a Champion Challenge, you can watch it live from home. Theres absolutely no need to travel all the way here.

    Terrance nodded. In summary, it was the significance of Lances identity and image that garnered such attention.

    So thats how it is no wonder, Terrance smiled wryly. It seemed he was out of luck. He had already booked an S.S. Ticket to return to Hoenn, and it seemed he wouldnt be able to watch live. Moreover, the tickets for this match wouldnt be easy to get.

    What a pity

    However, at the same time, Terrance also noticed that if Lance became the Champion, he would likely be hailed as the youngest Champion.

    At this moment, the Elite Four and Champion were still under the control of the older generation of Trainers. After Lance became the Champion, Cynthia would probably take the title of the youngest Champion within a few years, taking over Sinnohs highest honor.

    Following that, if nothing unexpected happened, the Elite Four would further be younger.

    The best era, Terrance thought to himself.

    With the rise of Trainers, more benefits, and the umtion of experience from predecessors, opportunities for young Trainers to grow would keep increasing.

    Lance, Wace, Cynthia and people Terrance didnt know, the future of Trainers might very well rest on the shoulders of the younger generation.

    Lance has a high chance of winning I really hope he can sessfully im the title. Ive bet my entire years pocket money on him, Noah said, a mix of nervousness and anticipation in his smile. Betting one years pocket money on the champion showed his determination.

    However, Terrances reaction was clearly out of his expectations.

    What Terrance eyes widened, a buzzing sound in his mind.

    Betting

    Yes, for a challenge at the Elite Four level, there must be official betting involved!

    How the hell could I miss it?

    Uh is the channel closed? Terrance hesitated, but the answer left him crestfallen. It wasnt his turn; even if he knew Lance could be the Champion, he had missed the best opportunity.

    The money-making opportunity slipped away from him.

    No

    There will be other opportunities; it is not a big deal. He forced himself to calm down. His personal savings were also not much, so even if he went all-in, he wouldnt earn much. Missing this chance wasnt worth regretting; instead it served as a wake-up call for him.

    Theres also the time when Cynthia will challenge. Ill go big with the bet at that time. Terrance patted his pocket, ncing at Noah and clearing his throat.

    I think Lance has a high chance of winning. Anyway, congrattions in advance on winning big.

    Thank you, thank you Noah squinted his eyes and smiled. Everyone loves to hear nice words.

    Their destinations were different. After chatting for a while, they inevitably went their separate paths.

    However, Lances matter gave Terrance a reminder. The important characters from the original work were beginning to make appearances one after another.

    It seemed that before long, a wave of Trainers would emerge, appearing in every corner. Famous characters like Lance would undoubtedly attract a group of fans and admirers, which would also spur the development of the Trainer industry.

    Interesting

    Ill let you all bask in glory for now.

    Ill be there soon.

    Terrance was in high spirits, walking towards the cruise ship. With a special case like him, the gears of history were sure to turn in a different direction

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 Chapter 149: Lilycove Cityâ€™s Breeders

    Chapter 149: Lilycove City¡¯s Breeders

    Three dayster, on a clear morning, Terrance disembarked from the cruise ship heading towards Lilycove City in the Hoenn region. During the three-day sea journey, Terrance hadnt trained his Pokmon, allowing him to rest well. As a result, he was in high spirits and full of energy.

    Four Pokmon also enjoyed a rare break, rxing their tense nerves and taking it easy for a while.

    Hello, wee to Lilycove City, a weing voice came from the official service personnel of the cruise ship. The disembarking guests smiled and walked towards the designated direction at the harbor.

    Please give me a newspaper, a person with dark brown-colored short hair reached out, taking the newspaper and casually scanning through it.

    The Intermediate Breeder exam was approaching, and Lilycove City was bing lively.

    Although not as bustling as the Champion challenge at Indigo teau, it was still a significant day for the Breedermunity.

    Bing an Intermediate Breeder wasnt as simple as Junior Breeder

    Professors, researchers, and doctors, the most outstanding ones among these professions, formed the foundation of most Pokmon research-rted careers at the Breeders current level of development.

    If Junior Breeder represented high school-level knowledge, then the knowledge required for Intermediate Breeder was intricate and profound, posing the most challenging and detestable questions for those aiming for high scores.

    Intermediate Breeders also have a fixed ie. While not necessarily being able to live a life of luxury everyday, it was at least enough to sustain oneself and support a family.

    Moreover, an excellent Trainer was inevitably an outstanding Breeder.

    However, the reverse wasnt necessarily true  an outstanding Breeder might not be an excellent Trainer.

    To be honest, Terrance felt a bit uneasy participating in the Intermediate Breeder exam, considering that only two years had passed since his Junior Breeder exam.

    Twelve years old..his age was even younger than the average age of Junior Breeders.

    Genius Female Breeder Suzie has arrived in Lilycove City

    Surprise! Its rumored that five Joys are participating simultaneously.

    Predicting the ten most likely questions for this exam

    Johtos renowned Senior Breeder Mr. Lynns disciple deres ambition to be champion

    Holding the newspaper, Terrance went through the recent hot topics in Lilycove City. As the exam approached, Junior Breeders of various backgrounds gathered in Lilycove City.

    Among them were those seeking Breeder status for a stable job.

    Some wanted to prove their breeder skills for higher honors.

    There were also pure breeding enthusiasts, continuously striving for more resources and deeper research.

    I hope Im not featured in here Terrance suddenly cautiously observed his surroundings, attempting to spot any paparazzi, but so far, he hadnt found anything.

    However, even if Terrance was exposed, it shouldnt happen so quickly after his arrival in Lilycove City.

    Unlike the Junior Breeder exam, participants in the Intermediate Breeder exam were already elite candidates selected through multiple rounds.

    With the foundation of a Junior Breeder, participating in the Intermediate Breeder exam, the results will not be too bad even if they are the worst.

    This is also a test of luck. If the results are among the top, reaching the specified percentage, one can obtain the title of Intermediate Breeder.

    If luck is not on their side and they happen to encounter a group of formidable fellow Breeders even if they truly possess the level of an Intermediate Breeder, they can only unfortunately wait for the next exam.

    So, for most Junior Breeders aspiring for promotion, it tests both patience and luck. This is also why the majority of Intermediate Breeders are not too young.

    Cynthia became an Intermediate Breeder at the age of 14 but thats already the limit, Terrance muttered to himself. As a Trainer, achieving the level of an Intermediate Breeder was already the peak.

    Intermediate Breeders possess various qualities that fully equip them to nurture various Pokmon and implement various emergency measures.

    As for advancing further, its no longer for those who do not specialize in further developing the Breeder profession.

    Senior Breeders are no longer just a Breeder. This title is more like an affirmation of a Breeders expertise in a specific field

    Senior Breeders no longer juggle between various Breeder skills.

    Specialization.

    Many Breeders at higher levels even acquire titles like Professor, Master, and so on.

    If Terrance were to obtain the title of Intermediate Breeder and wanted to advance further

    It wouldnt be achievable through mere studying. Senior Breeders inevitably possess knowledge they have created or discovered, their own secret techniques.

    Even reaching the top-level Breeder research results must have very high value.

    Lilycove City.

    House of Breeding Library.

    Borrowing for a week. Terrance handed over his Junior Breeder license at the counter on the first floor.

    Returning to the House of Breeding Library, Terrances purpose was not as clear as the first time.

    The first time, he was looking for books like Analyzing Sound Type Moves to help Swablu grow.

    This time, it was to aimlessly pass the remaining days. The exams start is only a few days away.

    With a Pokemon Center for residence and the House of Breeding Library for both killing time and revising, it provides examinees with afortable environment for preparation.

    Please keep quiet

    The registrant seriously warned. Terrance shrugged helplessly, indicating understanding. Although the library was quite spacious, even ordinary residents were restricted in numbers during the peak period of this exam. The purpose was to provide examinees with afortable environment for preparation.

    Heading directly to the third floor, Terrances steps were light. As he passed by, he casually nced at the sitting and earnestly reading people, spanning various ages.

    After some consideration, Terrance decided to focus on his weaker areasnursing, injury treatment, improving appearance, and so on.

    As for targeted teaching of moves and a series of skills like Pokmon food preparation, those were currently Terrances advantages.

    If its Little June, she should have a good chance of passing the exam, right?

    Picking up a book on medical treatment, Terrance thought of June Joy, who hadnt yet participated in the Intermediate Breeder exam. Unlike Terrance, June wasnt in a hurry and didnt care about the title. She was engrossed in ecological research in the Kalos region, reportedly joining a research team, traveling around, leading a fulfilling life, and helping countless Pokmon in the process.

    No time When Terrance received this response, it was hard to imagine that this was the attitude of a Junior Breeder toward higher titles.

    I wonder how he is doing Thinking of Little June, Terrance couldnt help but think of Wace. Not only did Wace dominate the Grand Festival in the Hoenn region, but he also sessively won the highest honors in several Pokmon Contests. After two years, Wace has be known as the Contest Master.

    Compared to Terrance, who only had one Ribbon, the gap between them in the Coordinator field had grown increasingly wider.

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 Chapter 150: Sudden Outbreak

    Chapter 150: Sudden Outbreak

    Like this, Terrance immersed himself in the Lilycove Citys House of Breeding Library, using the remaining time to cram some knowledge.

    As the exam day approached, more and more Breeders gathered.

    For many Junior Breeders, this was a moment that will practically decide their fate. If of ordinary origin, the younger Intermediate Breeders would receive more attention.

    An Intermediate Breeder in their early teens might be recruited byrge corporations rted to Pokmon for nurturing.

    On the other hand, an elderly Intermediate Breeder might be left with only limited options, such as opening a Day Care.

    So, even though Terrance doesnt have much confidence in surpassingpetitors of different age groups, he didnt give up on this opportunity and took a shot for better results.

    Finally found it.

    A faint smile yed on Terrances lips as he gently pulled out a thin ck leather book from a pile of books and flipped open to the first page with his hand.

    Having already registered, he came to find some books of interest to him, which were few in number for Terrance.

    As time passed, the sky darkened, and Terrance left the library and headed to the Pokmon Center to rest.

    Unlike the librarys environment, both ces were filled with Breedersing for the exam. However, in the library, everyone kept to themselves, not daring to make loud noises to avoid disturbing others.

    Although all were Junior Breeders, in professions withplex content like this, different areas of focus would inevitably arise.

    Each Breeder has their own specialized field, and for someone like Terrance, due to various experiences, he excels in fostering the rational growth of Pokmon and analyzing and training various moves of Pokmon.

    But most Breeders were not like Terrance. Many Coordinators and Breeders alike choose their different paths because they dont like battling and enjoy the feeling of interacting with Pokmon.

    Breeders leaning more towards being Trainers like Terrance were actually few in number.

    Thus, at the Pokmon Center, a phenomenon would ur where a group of people gathered, some arguing with flushed faces, eyes wide, and saliva flying as the debate continued.

    Some huddled together, attentively listening to someones slow narration, their faces showing admiration..

    Terrance had been paying attention to a girl for a long time.

    She seemed to be very popr, despite her young age, she had earned the respect of many Breeders.

    She was a girl with dark green hair, the same age as Terrance. She was out of ce among most Breeders, being in her early teens.

    Terrance remembered that she was called Suzie by others.

    Extremely skilled at relieving Pokmons fatigue and stress, when people asked her to help with Pokmon massages, the Pokmon would be in excellent condition for the entire day.

    Impressive skills.

    Terrance had also watched her massages. Although she didnt hold back and taught some basic skills to everyone, no one could reach her level.

    This was normal. Who would casually reveal all their trump cards and selflessly teach them everything? Able to interact so amiably with most people and receive such admiration, Suzie was already very impressive.

    Just based on her skills, if we were topare the earning ability of Breeders, Terrance was not on par with her.

    The basics he knows, others know as well. Moreover, the unique massage skill that the other possesses, whether self-discovered or taught by someone else, is a profound skill when ites to ones own abilities and dealing with different Pokmon.

    Compared to other Breeders, Suzie already carries the shadow of a Senior Breeder because she has early on identified her strengths, specialization, and excelling so remarkably.

    Andthings like relieving Pokmons stress are mostly done by rich people. Plus, this Suzie is a beauty, Terrance sighed boredly.

    Choosing not to get involved in the small circles of other Breeders, Terrance sat down in a spot, leaning back. For some reason, he feels tired in the afternoon and just wants to spend a quiet moment in peace.

    However, he didnt sit for long before giving up. It was too noisy; for someone who enjoyed tranquility, this atmosphere was nothing short of torture and torment.

    Terrance stood up andzily stretched before walking towards the room. However, as a discussion entered his ears, he suddenly stopped, his expression undergoing a subtle change.

    Farbor Town.

    A remote farming town with simple customs.

    Most residents make a living by farming, which is barely self-sufficient.

    However, with the recent development of Mt. Chimney and the establishment of a cable car connecting other cities, this ce was gradually emerging from its remote status.

    With the increase in Trainers, all avable wilderness resources became nourishment for them. So, Mt. Chimney eventually embraced its fate of being developed.

    This might not be a good thing for Pokmon. Most of the conflicts between humans and Pokmon arise from this, and many times, human progress is built on the sacrifice of other things. This truth remains constant throughout time.

    If there truly was a society with harmonious development, it might give people a surreal feeling.

    Damage to Pokmon habitats is unavoidable, but for the residents of Farbor Town, the local development and the cable car route were undoubtedly good news.

    However, at this moment, Farbor Town, Mt. Chimney, and the surrounding areas were filled with a solemn atmosphere.

    Developing Mt. Chimney, constructing a cable car route, and gathering local residents for assistance were inevitable tasks

    Ayan, currently the oldest child in the Farbor Towns Old Green House orphanage, was only a few months younger than Terrance. He did not choose to pursue the Trainer path like Terrance.

    It was too unrealistic.

    Terrance had the identity of a Breeder as a foundation, with clear goals to participate in the Breeder Examination and obtain Breeder status.

    But Ayan in any aspect, he did not think he was better than Terrance. Faced with everyone at the Old Green House, he couldnt bring himself to decide to travel.

    In the end, Ayan chose to do some manualbor in the town, without even going to a technical school. He nned to earn some extra money early on to lighten the burden on the Old Green House.

    Despite theck of news from Terrance, the asional arrival of unfamiliar money made everyone at the Old Green House understand that Terrance had been working hard these past two years.

    Ayan wasnt as impressive as Terrance, so he could only choose his own way. When the cable car construction team arrived at Farbor Town, Ayan quickly seized this opportunity and applied to join them.

    As a result, he also received a temporary Pokmon helper, Machop.

    The rewards for this project were quite substantial, and leveraging the advantage of being a local, Ayan managed to sessfully joined the construction team.

    However, just as everything was progressing smoothly, a sudden explosion on Mt. Chimney caused numerous construction workers to be injured, and Ayan was one of them.

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 Chapter 151: Heading toâ€¦

    Chapter 151: Heading to¡­

    A few days ago.

    Brother Ayanwaaahhh Farbor Towns health clinic, one of the few town doctors responsible for residents illnesses, were extremely busy.

    The sudden explosion had injured many workers who were developing Mt. Chimney and constructing cable cars. The injured quickly filled up this usually quiet little health clinic.

    Rina and Myu, the two little girls from the Old Green House, were stopped outside the health clinic with tears in their eyes. They couldnt disturb the injured while their wounds were being treated.

    The other orphans from the Old Green House stood there in a state of panic, their hearts filled with anxiety and prayers

    Grandma Ans wrinkled face was twisted, her eyes barely open, hands sped together, trembling slightly

    Apart from them, other residents of Farbor Town, with various emotions, were also looking ahead withplex feelings. Besides Ayan, there was more than one injured person from Farbor Town

    For the usually calm Farbor Town, such sensational events hardly ever urred.

    With too many wounded, the small health clinic in Farbor Town couldnt handle it all. Shortly after the ident, they had already requested assistance from a higher-level city.

    Not only the doctors but also the members of the construction team and the professionals who rushed to the scene conducted a thorough investigation of the location where the explosion urred.

    In projects like this one, involving wilderness development, there were plenty of apanying professionals. Most incidents and cases of idents that ur were due to attacks from Pokmon in the wilderness.

    Although most Pokmon have gentle temperaments and only a few will attack humans actively, however if their territory is encroached upon and there is not a significant disparity between the parties involved, they will definitelyunch an attack to protect their territory.

    In such cases..which often ur during wilderness development, the pioneers have be smarter, developing a profession to negotiate with wild Pokmon..They strive for a win-win situation where they dont infringe on Pokmons interests while carrying out their projects. In this regard, humans have been generous, and the Pokmon have received corresponding rewards and understanding. As a result, incidents of Pokmon attacks during wilderness development have greatly reduced.

    Being attacked by wild Pokmon was normal, and construction teams were prepared for it.

    However,

    This incident was far from simple. ording to the evidence, no matter how you infer from any angle, this explosion was not caused by Pokmon.

    All the clues pointed to modern technology.

    If the ident had been caused by Pokmon, even if many people were injured, ording to the contracts signed before the start of work, it wouldnt have been considered too severe an event.

    But if it was done by humansthis ident would attract widespread attention.

    Afterward, in just a few days, news of what happened here spread through various channels to multiple ces, bing known to many.

    Even newspapers began to report on the Mt. Chimney Disaster.

    At the same time, countless eyes began searching for the mastermind behind the scenes.

    The vast expanse of the azure sea, waves continuously surged, crashing against the rocks, emitting thunderous roars, sttering white foam.

    However, on this sea surface where water and sky merge in one color, a silhouette resembling several snow-white feathers dancing in the fierce sea wind, darted over the surface of the sea

    Altaria, can you hold on?

    This shadow was clearly Terrance and Altaria.

    Upon unexpectedly learning about the disaster at Mt. Chimney and the incident that left many Farbor Town residents seriously injured, Terrance subconsciously thought of the people at the Old Green House.

    Especially with rumors circting that this disaster was man-made, and that the explosion was far from a one-time urrence. In the aftermath, it triggered multiple mountain copses. This event instantly jolted Terrances heart.

    This situation, its as if a bunch of terrorists were wreaking havoc.

    This couldnt help but make Terrance worried about everyone at the Old Green House. Even if rescue teams were rushing to Farbor Town, he couldnt shake off his concern for the situation at the Old Green House.

    Old Green House, with no means of self-defense, must be in a state of panic, being dragged into such a situation from their usual peaceful life.

    If these terrorists were to trigger further disasters near Mt. Chimney and Farbor Town, Terrance couldnt imagine the aftermath.

    If Terrance were to return, at least he could take care of everyone. Even if chaos were to break out, there would still be room for resistance.

    After all, Terrance had be quite a skilled Trainer by now.

    Moreover, it wasnt just Terrance who was worried. His Altarias mother, the ruler of Mt. Chimney also lived atop Mt. Chimney.

    Upon learning of this incident, Altaria couldnt possibly remain calm.

    Stay calm.

    Impossible.

    Without seeing it with their own eyes, Terrance and Altaria couldnt rest assured. Even though Terrance was about to participate in the Intermediate Breeder exam, he chose to give up this opportunity and rush back to Farbor Town immediately.

    It was just a Breeder Examination, not a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Dying it a bit wouldnt be regrettable.

    Were about to seend soon, keep going. Terrance shivered from the sea breeze, but he ignored it.

    They made the bold decision to have Altaria fly them across the ocean directly.

    Traveling by ship would waste too much time. Several days had passed since the incident urred, and who knew what had happened by now.

    There was no news to be found, no information online. Worried about the Old Green House, the two of them resorted to the most ruthless method to get to Farbor Town.

    This approach was undoubtedly very dangerous. Encountering sudden situations like storms or Pokmon running out of stamina could be fatal.

    However, Terrance was confident in Altarias abilities. Crossing the ocean was something Altaria could handle.

    Especially in a region like Hoenn, where ind chains form a maind that can be seen every so often, Terrances confidence was even stronger.

    Time passed quickly. Passing by one ind after another, sea towns, and cities, Terrance and Altaria finally saw teport City.

    teport City, Farbor Town, both were located on thergest maind in Hoenn. Reaching teport City meant they were not far from Farbor Town.

    In the vast ocean, where one could hardly see a single person, the harsh temperature difference made Terrance and Altaria extremely ufortable, but they didnt hesitate even slightly at the moment.

    Their destination was right in front of them. With one final push, they could return to Farbor Town and Mt. Chimney to see what exactly had happened.

    Thats

    Just as they were about to descend in teport City, Terrance was suddenly attracted to a sounding from below.

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 Chapter 152: Team Magma

    Chapter 152: Team Magma

    It was a yacht speeding across the sea, leaving trails of white waves in its wake.

    Judging from its course, it seemed to align perfectly with Terrances route.

    Sitting on Altaria, Terrance squinted, his brows slightly furrowing.

    There were three people on the yacht, led by a young man with a camera hanging around his neck.

    The other two were one male and one female; the male was a Trainer in his early twenties, with Trainers special belt worn around his waist and six Pok Balls stuffed into it.

    Thest one was a woman in ck-framed sses, wearing revealing shorts and a T-shirt. Waves sshed onto her fair skin, but she paid no mind, still ying with the microphone in her hand.

    From their equipment, this team seemed to consist of a Cameraman, a Trainer and a Reporter.

    ..

    Makido you really think this incident is the work of Team Magma? The young Trainer couldnt help but ask as they neared teport City.

    We rushed here in so much hurry. It wouldnt be worth it if we end up with nothing.

    Cut the nonsense, havent we heard enough of these kinds of rumors?

    Even if theres a slight possibility, its worth the trip. If its trueit will be big news.

    The woman named Makis eyes flickered with fervor, her short red hair swaying in the sea breeze, giving her a sharp demeanor.

    Wherever something happens, we the Dream Come True Adventure Team, will be there the young cameraman added.

    Oh, by the way, Ishi, Ive always wondered, why did you give us such a childish name like Dream Come True Adventure Team? Trainer Arvin shook his head.

    Dont worry about these trivial thingsAnyway, Team Magma is just a bunch of lunatics. Wevee into contact with them before. No matter what, we must track them down and expose their n.

    We gathered together to form a team, wasnt it to seek these thrilling adventures?

    Indeed. Maki nodded. But

    Last time, that bi*ch Courtney just yed us around, so this time, Arvin, can you be more reliable?

    That was a mistake! Arvins face flushed red. Ive grown stronger. Last time in the desert, we even captured a powerful Flygon. This time, the strength of our team is outstanding.

    Tch Maki scoffed. I hope so.

    Ishi looked at the two of them, shaking his head in resignation. They were both the kind of Trainers who loved adventure and excitement. Maki is the only heir of arge hospital, dreaming of bing a Reporter, while Arvin was a traditional Trainer who had performed well in The Ever Grande Conference.

    These like-minded people naturally formed the adventure-focused Dream Come True Adventure Team after traveling together for a while, primarily adventuring in the Hoenn region.

    And recently, they unexpectedly stumbled upon two deeply hidden organizations

    Through repeated investigations, they continued to pursue the tracks of these two organizations. All three of them aimed to, through their own efforts, expose the nefarious deeds and schemes of these two organizations.

    As the leader of the trio, Ishi had always pondered over the motives of the two peculiar organizations, Team Aqua and Team Magma. Although they had conveyed some information to the authorities, theck of crucial details rendered their efforts inconclusive.

    The recent disaster at Mt. Chimney seemed too simr to Team Magmas modus operandi. As the old rivals of both Team Aqua and Team Magma, they couldnt resist getting involved.

    Confronting Team Aqua and Team Magma was their greatest pleasure.

    Uh whats that a shadow fell upon them amidst the fierce wind. Ishi suddenly looked up, Altaria? There is someone on it.

    Not just him, Maki and Arvin also raised their heads, gazing astonishedly at the sky as Altaria flew past above them, leaving them all momentarily stunned.

    A Trainer crossing the sea with a Flying-type Pokmon?

    It indeed is an Altaria, Ishi said. As active adventurers in Hoenn, how could they not recognize the value of Altaria.

    Altaria was as valuable as Flygon. In the entire Hoenn maind, their numbers were scarce. Trainers who owned Altaria were either from a good family background or possessed certain talents; they werent ordinary people.

    That Altaria seems even more powerful than the Flygon we captured Maki remarked.

    Impossible! You know perfectly well how much effort we put into catching that Flygon, Arvin exined discontentedly. He always detested praising others at the expense of his own dignity.

    Wait a minute, dont you think this persons destination is also teport City? Ishi hesitated. And that Altaria do you remember the formidable Altaria we encountered at the Mt. Chimney volcano crater during our exploration?

    What do you mean? Arvin was puzzled.

    I mean, judging by how much in a hurry he was, theres a strong possibility that their goal aligns with ours, to head to Mt. Chimney!

    Heh this just got interesting then. The livelier the ce, the more suitable it is for our operations, Maki smiled, watching Altaria fly overhead before casually increasing the yachts horsepower.

    Seeing the group resembling a Reporter team, Terrance ignored them andmanded Altaria to continue flying towards Farbor Town.

    Meanwhile,

    In Verdanturf Town, within the massive mountain behind Rusturf Tunnel.

    Following a loud explosion, a deafening scream echoed as a massive Exploud copsed.

    If Terrance was here, he would undoubtedly recognize this Exploud as the same one from nearly two years ago, who was capable of influencing Master Victors Pidgeots flight with its sound alone, possibly rivaling the powerful Altaria reigning over Mt. Chimney.

    Terrances Altarias Annihtion secret technique might have been inspired by it to some extent, but even now, Terrance wasnt confident of defeating this Exploud.

    However, this scene of Exploud powerlessly copsing was truly terrifying.

    A powerful Pokmon like this, in the hands of any Trainer, would be a formidable weapon, a trump card, inpetition like the League Conference.

    Sorry I just received a call, asking me to handle a troublesome matter.

    And since you were stubborn, I had no choice but to resort to force.

    We are just digging a few stones, no need to get so worked up, right?

    A young man with silver-blue hair smiled wryly, scratching his head as he looked helplessly at Exploud.

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 Chapter 153: Steven Stone

    Chapter 153: Steven Stone

    Farbor Town

    Ayans entire body was wrapped in bandages, looking guilty as he nced at everyone from the Old Green House.

    Im sorry for making you all worry.

    He had intended to use this project as a way to improve himself, but who knew something like this would happen. Fortunately, the rescue arrived promptly, or his injuries might have worsened.

    Brother Ayan, dont worry, Rina said with a choked voice, A lot of police officers have already arrived outside. The ones who hurt you will surely be caught.

    Days after the Mt. Chimneys explosion, the police forces that arrivedter had been unceasingly entering Mt. Chimney. However, by the time they arrived, a considerable amount of time had already passed. As long as the perpetrators werent fools, they should have escaped early on.

    However, the situation didnt unfold as the police expected. Several explosions urred at Mt. Chimney afterwards, and upon further investigation, it was discovered that these were pre-nted bombs.

    The event wasbeled as a heinous bombing attack. Having understood the intention of the perpetrators, bomb disposal teams began to remove hidden bombs on Mt. Chimney to ensure the cable car project could continue.

    As for the escaped criminals, they were already registered as international fugitives.

    However, what shocked everyone was that the perpetrators didnt withdraw as expected. Instead, after some time, they reappeared at Mt. Chimney.

    ording to police investigations, there were approximately three criminals on Mt. Chimney.

    To apprehend these three criminals, countless police officers ascended Mt. Chimney, conducting thorough searches, but to no avail.

    Even when they seemed close, it was as if the perpetrators were getting the information somehow and withdrawing rapidly.

    As a result, the police were constantly chasing the three people in circles on Mt. Chimney, making little progress.

    In this situation, Farbor Town below Mt. Chimney was designated a protected area. With the criminals still atrge, the safety of ordinary residents had to be strictly ensured.

    The situation reached a stalemate. Unless the police increased their manpower again, it wouldnt be easy to arrest those three criminals at this rate. Moreover, if the criminals felt cornered, these mysterious forces with ess to explosives from unknown sources could undoubtedly disrupt the peace of Hoenn.

    They must be thoroughly eliminated; they cannot allow other regions League tough at them!

    This was the directive issued by the Hoenn League.

    The opponents were troublesome. Facing such intense police operations, their frequent escapes indicated it wasnt just a matter of individual capability; they were likely skilled Trainer who adeptly utilized the power of Pokmon.

    Setting aside the decision to mobilize more police, the Leagues higher-ups decided to deploy elite forces to suppress them with absolute force.

    With such an incident, the Hoenn Leagues reputation had already been tarnished. The only solution was a more direct, more violent approach.

    The Gym Leaders were the first ones the Hoenn League considered, but there were only a few who were truly capable. One person alone might not be more efficient than thebined efforts of the police.

    Among the Gym Leaders, the one the League trusted more was Mr. Norman from Petalburg City. However, despite his strength, his ace Pokmon, king, wasnt suitable for such asions.

    Too bulky andcking in mobility, kings terrifying destructive power would only create more chaos on Mt. Chimney.

    Apart from the Gym Leaders, the only top-tier Trainers avable were the Elite Four.

    Sidney, Phoebe, cia, Drakeall of them are top Trainers who represent the honor of Hoenn. They are almost the symbols of the Hoenn League. Sending any one of them out would instill confidence in resolving this incident.

    However, what puzzled all the higher-ups was that the ultimate decision-maker gave this public appearance opportunity to a young man.

    What did you say? A Trainer named Steven? What about the Elite Four? The Gym Leaders?! a police officer eximed, saliva flying, bewildered upon receiving the news.

    What a joke! Just three people managed to outmaneuver dozens of us. Sending out just one Trainer, how is that enough?

    Hey, newbie, havent you heard of Steven? another officer interjected.

    Whos that?

    ..

    Devon Corporation. You know about that, right?

    Devon Corporation.

    A heavyweightpany in Hoenn, practically every Hoenn resident had heard of its name.

    It was the kind ofrgepany that could shake the entire economic system of Hoenn with a stomp of its foot.

    Steven Stone, the son of Devon Corporations President, a rich young master who grew up with a golden spoon in his mouth since childhood. Hes said to be an exceptionally talented Trainer. Also, with such a privileged background, theres nothing he cant do

    But the main point isnt that. I heard that during a coboration between Devon Corporation and argepany in the Unova Region, Steven encountered one of their Elite Four members.

    And, Steven even issued a challenge. Hehe, and guess what?  that Elite Four underestimated him. Steven effortlessly dealt with their first Pokmon, and even though the Elite Four member sent out their ace, they still lost to Steven.

    One Pokmon defeated two Pokmon of an Elite Four, one of which was their ace. That battle utterly humiliated the Unova League. You see, Steven isnt even our Hoenns Elite Four or a Gym Leader; hes just a formerly unknown ordinary Trainer.

    So powerful? Then why didnt he be famous earlier? the first officer asked in astonishment.

    I dont know, maybe its rted to his background? the other hesitated, But that one battle catapulted Stevens reputation to the top. It is said that even that Unovas Elite Four had submitted their resignation application, and Unova is now preparing for a new Elite Four to take their ce.

    Did you also hear about Indigo Leagues Champion challenge? I think we should also introduce a representative young Trainer here, The police officer suddenly thought of something and gulped:  The heir of Devon Corporation, coupled with the identity of an Elite Four member or even the Elite Four Champion, his reputationwould be terrifying.

    Boss, how is it?

    It was a woman wearing a red uniform, with a hint of purple hair peeking from under her cap. From her voice, she didnt seem too young, but her figure was enough to be called a girl.

    Courtney, are you sure the device you provided is working fine? Its been three days, and we still havent detected the whereabouts of the Red Orb.''

    Mm-hmm, Boss Maxie, I ampletely devoted to you. Please trust the device Ive created.

    If we really cant detect it, then theres only one possibility left: the Red Orb isnt even on Mt. Chimney.

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    Chapter 154 *Title Hidden*

    Not on Mt. Chimney? There was silence from the other side.

    If the Red Orb wasnt on Mt. Chimney, then their efforts would have been in vain.

    Tabitha and ise are still holding on, but theyre not having an easy time dealing with the encirclement of the police.

    Hmm, speaking of which, Brodie is quite skilled. He managed to infiltrate the police force and provided us with a lot of information.

    Maxie, the boss of Team Magma, remained silent for a long time. Though most of Team Magmas members had been dispersed, in order to sessfully obtain the Red Orb, he and the three highest-ranking members stayed behind.

    Along with a subordinate known for superb disguise skills, referred to as The Man of a Thousand Faces, Brodie.

    Just five individuals, just five, under pursuit by numerous police officers, had sted through one possible hiding ce after another for the Red Orb, but still couldnt find its exact location.

    What do you think we should do, Courtney? Maxie asked.

    Lets change the world, Boss Maxie, came a sickly sweetugh, and Maxie made a decision.

    Contact ise, Tabitha, Brodie. Were retreating.

    Somewhere on Mt. Chimney, a chubby figure, who was hiding, received the message and his expression changed.

    Boss Maxie!

    Boss!

    Boss!

    Not just him, but the Team Magma members scattered elsewhere were also shocked. Cold sweat dripped down their faces. The mission failed?

    Failing to find the Red Orb meant this operation was a blow to the very purpose of Team Magmas existence.

    However, out of trust in their boss, they gritted their teeth and fought for a safe retreat.

    Ordering the retreat, Maxie was also deeply unwilling, but if they dyed, not only Brodies chances of exposure would increase, but if they were truly surrounded by the police, there was no way the few of them could sessfully break through.

    Several hourster.

    At the peak of Mt. Chimney, a young man with short silver-blue hair and eyes of the same color appeared with a Metagross.

    His expression was calm, but his gaze was focused. He carefully scanned the surroundings and took out a walkie-talkie.

    Just now, my Metagross and I circled around Mt. Chimney. Aside from Pokmon life signs, we didnt find any humans.

    After saying this, Steven looked frustrated. Clearly, before his arrival, those criminals had been frequently appearing in the sight of the police.

    After he arrived, he immediatelymanded Metagross to move through the air, using its brain that wasparable to a supeputer to unleash its psychic power, examining every inch of Mt. Chimney.

    The conclusion was that there were no signs of human activity.

    Apart from the police force, there were no other suspicious individuals.

    It was a futile journey, Steven sighed. It seems he cant fulfill the task given to him by his grandfather.

    Youyou scouted the entire Mt. Chimney?! The liaison officer receiving Stevens message eximed in surprise.

    Even their police forces finest investigators, along with their Pokmon counterparts, whether flying, psychic or ghost typecould neverpletely scout the entirety of Mt. Chimney.

    This Steven, with just one Metagross, managed to circle a few times and assert that there was no one

    Is it reliable?.

    A profound sense of doubt instantly filled the liaison officers heart. It was too absurd.

    Such perfunctory support made Stevens words lose all credibility in his mind.

    Everyone has vanishedDid that mean they had been busy for nothing?

    The criminals who caused such a heinous incident have managed to escape?!

    This This This was a p in the face to the police force.

    How could they escape from such a tight encirclement? The liaison officer couldnt believe it. If an Elite Four member had said it, he might have believed it, but that youth He felt it necessary to report it to the higher-ups.

    Regarding the information Steven conveyed, the liaison officer adopted an ambiguous attitude, even though the other party has higher authority.

    Hmm Why is there no sound? Steven shook themunication device in his hand and tapped on it. Did it turn off?

    Steven felt puzzled. He always felt that this was an unpleasant trip. Allowing the criminals to escape has left him extremely annoyed.

    Just as Steven hesitated about whether to separate from the police and go after them, the Metagross beneath him suddenly let out a loud roar.

    Metagross, Meteor Mash!

    The moment it roared, Steven instantly turned into a different person. His expression became more focused and calm, his gaze sharp as he swiftly looked above.

    The position where Steven was situated was already close to the highest point of Mt. Chimney. However, at an even higher altitude, a faint blue icy light carrying a massive chill descended.

    Chirrrrp~~~~~

    Ice Beam, Altaria!

    In the blink of an eye, the next second after Meteor Mash shattered Ice Beam, Steven was fully immersed in the battle.

    This is Altaria from the highest peak of Mt. Chimney, the most powerful Pokmon on Mt. Chimney that Steven and Metagross attracted with their unbridled scanning.

    Chirrrrp~~~~~

    Altaria roared out angrily as Ice Beam was pierced by Meteor Mash.

    This human entered its territory. As the ruler of Mt. Chimney, Altaria usually stayed at the highest point and rarely ventured out.

    Most Pokmon on Mt. Chimney were aware that this is its territory. Furthermore, the number of Pokmon that can adapt to the living conditions here are very few. Therefore, Mt. Chimney is practically Altarias forbiddennd. Steven and Metagross actions had directly angered it.

    Flying up was one thing, but using psychic powers without hesitation to scan through its habitat was nothing short of provocation for the proud Altaria.

    So, that Ice Beam was the greeting.

    Troublesome Steven grumbled inwardly. He hadnt expected there to be Pokmon on Mt. Chimney capable of sensing Metagross psychic power. A miscalction.

    However, Steven wasnt worried in the slightest. He didnt fear battle; in other words, he didnt believe that Metagross would lose to this Altaria.

    Chirpp

    As a loud and resounding cry almost echoed throughout Mt. Chimney, many Pokmon and police officers raised their heads, looking towards the direction of the peak of Mt. Chimney, searching for the source of the cry.

    Even Steven was stunned by the resounding cry of Altaria, amazed at its prating power.

    It seemed a fight was inevitable.

    Steven scratched his head. Since it hade to this, he wouldnt back down. If its a fight it wants, then fight it shall be.

    Metagrossss Metagross roared unwillingly. In an instant, intense sparks flew between Altaria and Metagross, igniting fighting spirit. The atmosphere grew tense!

    Bang! Bang! Bang!

    Moves were exchanged one after another, although it seemed evenly matched, Altarias mood was extremely serious.

    Although it was currently an even match, Altaria was clearly about to fall into disadvantage. Whats more terrifying was that Steven had been staying on Metagross the whole time, showing no signs of going down.

    This massive, four-legged tank-like Pokmon, with its red eyes and bared fangs, not only fought with Altaria but also had the presence of mind to protect the human!

    Boom! Boom! Boom!

    Not long after, Altaria got careless for a moment and took the first blow, letting out a painful cry as it once again pped its pristine white feathers.

    Danger! Metagross move was exceptionally powerful, dealing significant damage to Altaria.

    This is just a misunderstandingbut I suppose exnations might not work. Steven watched Altaria, teetering and refusing to yield as it took flight, and shook his head in resignation. Since it hase to this, Ill have to weaken you first.

    Metagross, pursue!

    While Altaria was recovering from the previous attack, hemanded to continue the suppression!

    Stevens gaze was sharp, but in the next moment, he was instantly taken aback because it seemed he was being ambushed.

    This Altaria had reinforcement?

    Altaria, Dragon Pulse!

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    Chapter 155: Ridiculous Ending

    What?!

    Almost in the blink of an eye, a blue-purple dragon-shaped shockwave swept between Metagross and Altaria, forcing them to retreat.

    Boom!!

    The tremendous power of Dragon Pulse struck the mountain behind, instantly causing an explosion.

    The sudden attack caught not only Steven off guard but even Altaria.

    Altaria? Stevens eyes widened as he saw another Altaria appear in his line of sight. Whats going on? Steven muttered in surprise.

    Even the Altaria from Mt. Chimney stopped upon witnessing this scene, its gaze fixated on the newly appeared Altaria.

    Can you end the battle now?

    As a voice emanated from Altaria, Steven, Metagross, and Altaria were immediately drawn to it. It was none other than Terrance, who had arrived.

    Just as he had arrived here, he heard the cry of the Altaria and immediately rushed to provide support.

    Following that, what unfolded was this scene: Altaria being suppressed by Metagross, and Terrance quickly ordering his Altaria to stop Metagross.

    From the looks of it, if the battle were to continue, the Altaria would surely be at a disadvantage.

    Nice to see you again, Terrance smiled at Altaria. It had been nearly two years since theyst met, and never did he expect to reunite in this manner.

    Who? Steven, on Metagross, looked over in surprise. It was a young boy. Was it him who ordered them to stop the battle?

    Moreover, it seemed this young boy was acquainted with Altaria.

    Is there a misunderstanding? Meanwhile, Terrance was also assessing the young man.

    Compared to the young man, it was his Pokmon Metagross that attracted Terrances attention even more.

    Ordinary Metagross were almost turquoise in color, but this particr Metagross waspletely silver, exuding an air of nobility and elegance.

    From a Breeders perspective, this Metagross was bred to near perfection, with hardly any ws to be found.

    A Shiny Pokmon

    Shiny Pokmon, especially species like Metagross, which are difficult to train, extremely rare and have slow growth, created this overwhelming pressure against Altaria.

    This scene of strength instantly made Terrance regard the young man in a different light.

    Drawing from the knowledge he acquired from Teacher Julian, it seemed this person had already abandoned the intention of fighting.

    If he were a viin targeting Altaria, he wouldnt simply remain passive at a time like this and refrain from taking the next step.

    My apologies, Im Steven. Are you familiar with this Altaria? If so, could you help me exin that this is all a misunderstanding? Steven, seeing the neer easing the tension of the battle, took advantage of the situation and said.

    I apologize for still not introducing myself. Im Terrance, and this Altaria here is the mother of my Pokmon, Terrance said, looking at Altaria and noticing its gentle gaze toward its offspring, feeling a wave of emotion.

    Terrance, huh? Steven pondered the name.

    Anyway, exnation isnt its main concern at the moment. Lets give them some time, Terrance gazed at the two Altaria staring at each other, sighing inwardly. After nearly two years of separation, they must have missed each other as well.

    Terrance descended, and under his gaze, the two Altaria slowly took flight. At such moments, words were no longer necessary.

    During this time of separation, Altaria, being a mother, held immense expectations for the growth of her offspring and every aspect of its development.

    The two Altaria rapidly soared high into the sky. Before long, a series of explosions echoed in the sky. Terrance wore a strange look on his face. He didnt need to think deeply to know that these two had chosen the most primitive way to reunite.

    Battle.

    Experiencing and conveying their feelings through battle.

    After this battle, the two Altaria could increase their understanding of each other and get to know each other. For this mother and child pair, it was one of the few opportunities for them tomunicate with each other freely and thoroughly.

    Terrance took a deep breath. If thats the case, then let them be.

    At present

    Mr. Steven, may I ask why you are here? Terrance turned around to see Stevens smiling face and asked.

    This question should be mine, right? Im here as a helper called by the police. Are you also? Steven began, but paused. I dont think so, though. You suddenly entered Mt. Chimney from the air, catching the attention of most of the officers.

    ording to the information ryed by Metagross, officers are rushing over here. Without a reasonable exnation, you could be deemed an aplice of terrorists.''

    Steven shook his head, although he didnt believe this young boy before him was a member of any terrorist group.

    Are there really terrorists? Terrance was surprised. Who are they?

    Steven looked slightly surprised at the young boy. It seemed that the other party hade prepared. Unfortunately, Steven himself had received the mission on short notice, and didnt have as much knowledge about the situation around here as the police did.

    Mr. Steven, Mr. Steven!! Whats happening?!

    Mr. Steven, can you hear us?!

    As the two conversed, a group of officers arrived, and seeing this, Steven shrugged. After Metagross scouting, he was confident that the real terrorists had already fled.

    This incident might reallye to a hasty end.

    When he thought of how he had to interrupt his own mining and rush here, only to end up with this result, it left Steven with a sense of difort.

    The officers arrived. Terrance, who had suddenly appeared, would certainly be restricted and have his identity checked. So, his Trainer Pokdex, Junior Breeder ID, and Crown Academy student proof were all things to prove Terrances innocence.

    Furthermore, the identity of the criminals behind this incident had been more or less been affirmed by the officers.

    Team Magma.

    Like Team Aqua, they were a gang ying on the edge under the watchful eyes of the League. Though they have not revealed any illegal activities so far, due to their continuous growth in scale, they have been closely monitored.

    This incident would probably push Team Magma into the cklist of the Hoenn League, prompting a more aggressive approach to eliminate them and bring them to justice.

    After my investigation, Im sure that the criminals have indeed escaped. If youre still not reassured, you can continue inspecting Mt. Chimney, Steven reiterated his opinion.

    Shortly after, his words were proven right, as the police discovered clear traces of a traitor, and that the traitor had already fled.

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    Chapter 156: Getting interested

    Letting Team Magma escape was undoubtedly a blow to the police force, but Team Magma was like rats in the dark. Without voluntarily exposing themselves, it was difficult for the police to pinpoint their whereabouts.

    The disturbance caused by this incident temporarily came to an end, leaving Terrance uncertain of what to feel.

    He had inquired with the police and found out that from the Old Green House, aside from Ayan sustaining some injuries and needing some time to recuperate, there was no other injured.

    The construction team took care of the medical expenses, and Ayans injuries were not severe. With proper rest, he would soon recover.

    However, during this time, Ayan couldnt engage in any work. Besides lying in bed to rest, he could hardly do anything strenuous.

    Terrance hadnt met with everyone at the Old Green House yet. With Ayan injured and needing care, it was a burden for the current situation at the Old Green House.

    Terrance feared that once he met everyone, he wouldnt have the heart to leave. Even though he has missed the Intermediate Breeder test, there were more important things waiting for him to do.

    Afterpleting this matter, he believed that the Old Green House would finally have a stable foundation for development.

    So, Terrance must devote himself wholeheartedly to it without any distractions. He was determined to obtain the title of Top Coordinator no matter what.

    Well, I should challenge the Pokmon Contest in the Hoenn region. If I make it to the Grand Festival stage, they will see it then.

    Terrance thought to himself. Although the Pokmon Contest wasnt as grand as The Ever Grande Conference, the highestpetition of the Pokmon Contest, the Grand Festival, would also be broadcasted on television simultaneously.

    At that time, it will be our reunion, and I will fulfill what I promised back then.

    The final stage of the Pokmon Contest was the dream of everyone at the Old Green House, and Grandma Ans story Terrance believed that winning the title of Top Coordinator with Beautifly would be the best gift for everyone at the Old Green House.

    Before the journey, when everyone at the Old Green House entrusted Beautifly to Terrance, he had already made up his mind to give them a unique surprise.

    Its time to go get Altaria.

    Mt. Chimney.

    Terrance once again traveled to this ce on foot, consciously or unconsciously searching for the figure of Seviper.

    This Mt. Chimneys troublemaker had caused quite a bit of trouble during his training journey with Swablu.

    Now, if Terrance encountered the troublemaker again, he would teach it a lesson.

    I have to climb up there.

    Looking toward the peak of Mt. Chimney from afar, Terrance did some warm-up. For him now, climbing the mountain was a very easy task.

    Since undergoing some training with the International Police, his physique has surpassed that of people of the same age, greatly enhancing his stamina.

    However, the thing that Terrance was curious about was how it went with Altaria mother and child and what the oue of their battle was.

    I also need to ask Altaria where it got this thing from.

    Terrance took out the mysterious meteorite given by Altaria from his pocket, deeply puzzled.

    Just as Terrance was about to see if the mysterious meteorite had gone through any new changes.

    Swishhhh~~~~

    Suddenly, a gust of wind swept over, and Terrance keenly noticed that the Oddish and Seedot in the grass instantly panicked and ran in all directions.

    A powerful aura was rushing to this ce.

    Mr. Steven?

    Terrance was slightly startled. From a distance, he recognized the visitor by the silver Metagross.

    This Metagross gave him a feeling not less than that of Cynthias Garchomp, and perhaps even stronger.

    Not only that, the noble silver color also gave an inexplicable shock; he looked very handsome. If in a Pokmon Contest, just based on this, it would be enough to attract countless attention.

    I found you.

    Seeing Terrance stopping ahead, Steven smiled.

    After meeting Terrance the first time, he felt that the name sounded familiar, and coupled with his age and status as a Junior Breeder, Steven was somewhat interested.

    Finally, after some confirmation and asking his friend, Wace, he finally remembered who he was.

    Terrance was the young boy who passed the Junior Breeder exam at the age of 10, as Wace had mentioned nearly two years ago.

    In these two years, Wace had progressed further on the path of Pokmon Contest, not only did his strength notg behind Stevens, but it was also faintly approaching.

    Recalling Terrance, Steven suddenly became interested; after all, Wace had praised Terrance a lot back then.

    Oh? Mr. Steven, is there something you need? A big question mark popped up in Terrances mind. When did he and Steven have any connection?

    Its just a personal matter, Steven smiled.

    This is my business card. I remembered you; I heard about you from my friend Wace, Terrance.

    If you dont mind, we can get to know each other again.

    Wace? Terrance was surprised.

    So, this Steven was friends with Wace; no wonder he was so strong. Two people who can be friends must mostly be on the same level.

    To be honest, when Terrance first saw this silver Metagross, he was very afraid. Even with his breeder level, he could tell the strength of this Metagross, which even outssed Altaria. For Terrance, it was still a difficult opponent to defeat.

    Is that so Terrance snapped out of it and was about to reach for Stevens business card.

    However, unnoticed by him, a gleam suddenly shed in Stevens eyes, looking at the mysterious meteorite in Terrances hand emitting a faint halo.

    This is?! Steven eximed in surprise.

    As a stone maniac, he had never seen such a stone before!

    An unknown stone, a stone never seen before, was a fatal attraction for Steven.

    Steven didnt expect that Terrance would actually carry such a magical and precious unfamiliar stone with him.

    Could it be youre also a stone maniac? Steven suddenly asked.

    Huh? Terrance looked bewildered, not knowing what Steven was talking about.

    At the same time, Stevens interest in Terrance grew. Originally, he just wanted to be friends with a youngster with potential, which was also his habit as the sessor of the Devon Corporation.

    An excellent Breeder was a rare talent for any Pokmon-rtedpany. Bing friends with them early on had no downsides.

    However, after discovering that Terrance was carrying a magical stone with him, Terrance suddenly began to shine in Stevens eyes.

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    Chapter 157: The Legend Behind the Meteorite

    Then, what should have been a very ordinary conversation somehow steered towards the topic of stones during Terrances exchange with Steven.

    Throughout the conversation, Terrance was in a daze, not knowing what information was being imparted to him.

    However, he did pick up on one thing: Steven seems to have a good grasp on the study of stones.

    Mr. Steven, could you please take a look at this stone for me?

    As if anticipating Terrances question, Steven dly took the mysterious meteorite, then he took out a magnifying ss-like object from somewhere and began to observe it with intense concentration.

    Seeing Stevens fervent concentration, Terrance even lightened his breathing considerably, afraid of disturbing him.

    Um

    Er

    As time passed, Stevens brow furrowed into a line as he stared at the mysterious meteorite with a puzzled expression.

    Whats wrong? Terrance asked, surprised at Stevens perplexed expression.

    This stone should be a meteorite Steven said.

    Sure enough, its a meteorite, Terrance also thought so, but the faint halo around it distinguished the stone from ordinary meteorite.

    Moreoverthis stone is not just a simple meteorite. What we see here is only its superficial appearance, Steven said as he put down the magnifying ss. It is also different from an ordinary meteorite.

    Do you know, meteorites are also called falling stars. They are meteoroids or fragments of dust from beyond the that have deviated from their original orbit, and rapidly fall onto the surface of the Earth or others in the form of unburned rock, iron, or rock-iron mixtures.

    And meteorites are extraterrestrial in origin, and determining their authenticity requires instrumental analysis; the naked eye only has an auxiliary role. Although it closely resembles a meteorite, with a simrity level of nearly ny-nine percent, I still cant guarantee that it is one.

    However I have seen something simr to this before.

    After Steven finished speaking, he fell into deep thought. In his quest for precious stones, he had almost traversed every corner of Hoenn.

    Terrances stone resembled a meteorite, but with subtle differences. However, Steven had seen a meteorite simr to Terrances stone somewhere.

    Where?! Terrance asked instinctively.

    In Waces hometown, the Sootopolis City Museum. I saw a specimen simr to this meteorite there. Now, it seems it might be a replica.

    Sootopolis City? Terrance nodded, noting down the name.

    And also Steven began to speak but struggled to organize his thoughts, because even he only had a scant knowledge and couldnt be certain.

    Could Terrances meteorite be that thing from legend?

    Is the ancient legend left behind in Sootopolis City actually true?

    Many doubts arose in Stevens mind. Two thousand years ago, during the conflict between Hoenns Super-ancient Pokmon Kyogre and Groudon over natural energy, the Draconid people prayed to the rainbow-colored meteorite that created Sootopolis City, summoning Rayquaza once again.

    Rayquaza, after undergoing a special transformation, subdued Kyogre and Groudon. After that, the Draconid people erected the Sky Pir to worship the rainbow-colored meteorite.

    Although Terrances meteorite wasnt rainbow-colored, it emitted a halo, making it very simr in some respects.

    But Steven wasnt ready to make premature judgments.

    The key to unraveling the origin of Terrances meteorite likelyy within the Sky Pir.

    However, only the Draconid people and those granted permission were qualified to enter the Sky Pir. Due to this restriction, Steven felt it necessary to visit Sootopolis City because this meteorite had deeply piqued his curiosity.

    After exining this to Terrance, Steven and Terrance exchanged contact information.

    Steven departed hastily, leaving Terrance looking puzzled.

    I forgot to tell Steven that Im going to inquire about the origin of this meteorite Terrance scratched his head, realizing he had forgotten the main purpose of his conversation with Steven.

    Should I stay in touch at all times..This Mr. Steven, his obsession with stones is truly terrifying.

    Oh well, Ill consider what to do next after I retrieve Altaria.

    While Terrance continued walking towards the summit of Mt. Chimney, he pondered over the disparity between Altaria and its mother.

    In terms of real strength, Altaria was definitely not a match at the moment. However, in terms of potential, the two-year-old Altaria still has a lot of room for improvement.

    Being the overlord of Mt. Chimney, Altarias mother must have grown up through constant battles. In terms of battle experience and so on, little Altaria stillcked a certain wild nature.

    It has fought too little.

    Terrance muttered to himself. Since expanding his team lineup with Mismagius and Growlithe, Terrances opportunities to battle with one of his Pokmon had decreased significantly.

    Moreover, most of his time was spent on the breeding of Pokmon.

    To be more specific, Terrances Pokmon were all strong, but theycked sufficientbat experience to adapt and use their potential fully.

    Of course, this was amon problem among Trainers and couldnt be considered a weakness. Theparison was made with Pokmon that constantly experience battles in the wild.

    However, Terrance felt that if he wanted to reach the level of Cynthia and others, nothing could be overlooked.

    Halfway up the mountainside, before he reached the summit, a pleasant chirping sound could be heard from afar.

    Heh, little guy is here to pick me up.

    Brushing off the dust from climbing, Terrance waited for the arrival of his littlepanion.

    In the sky, a dot grew closer and closer, and then Altarias azure body, with its fluffy wings fluttering like cotton, came into Terrances view.

    Initially, Terrance was worried that the dust on him might dirty Altaria, but seeing Altaria looking just as dirty, he couldnt help but smile.

    It seemsit got scolded pretty badly by its mother.

    Not using Refresh move because it knows Im all covered in dirt too, and its more convenient to use itter? Terranceughed.

    Next, with Altaria carrying Terrance up, things became much simpler. In no time, the two of them appeared at the very top.

    For some reason, even though Terrance had just seen Altaria moments ago, perhaps because of the incident that happened at that time, he now inexplicably felt a bit awkward.

    Altaria, being its mother, must have known about its offsprings growth over the past two years through their battles.

    Its just unknown whether Altarias growth would be enough to earn the others approval.

    Terrance himself was quite confident. He had been by Altarias side throughout its growth and was very satisfied with its progress and efforts. But whether this achievement would be acknowledged by others was beyond Terrances control.

    Although a little nervous, Terrance would not feel guilty. He had witnessed everything that happened to Altaria with his own eyes.

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 Chapter 158: Meteor Falls

    Chapter 158: Meteor Falls

    Actually, it was just Terrance overthinking. After being separated from loved ones for two years and reuniting, no one is concerned about the others achievements.

    Seeing the tiny Swablu from back then, now healthy and grown into Altaria, made Altaria, as a mother, very happy.

    Although she didnt show it outwardly, deep down she was delighted.

    With both Altaria and Terrance together, the atmosphere was indescribably awkward.

    With no topics of conversation, Terrance was at a loss for words for a while. All three of them stared at each other with eyes wide. Finally, Terrance had a bright idea. He cleared his throat and slowly began to recount the journey of Swablus evolution into Altaria, detailing their experiences of the events of the past two years.

    And then it was finished, and silence fell again.

    Terrance couldnt engage in normal small talk with unfamiliar Pokmon. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he had no choice but to bring up the matter of the mysterious meteorite earlier on, or hed suffocate in this heavy atmosphere.

    Terrance got this mysterious meteorite from Altarias nest.

    Terrance guessed that Altaria must have found this meteorite not far from Mt. Chimney, or maybe even from inside Mt. Chimney itself.

    However, what concerned Terrance was that when he obtained this meteorite, it was nothing but an ugly duckling cking any distinctive features. It was even more pockmarked and unsightly than an ordinary meteorite.

    The meteorite changed and began emitting a faint halo, which was something that happenedter, so the question is, how did such an unremarkable stone attract Altarias attention at first, prompting it to pick it up and eventually give it to Terrance as a parting gift?

    Upon seeing the mysterious meteorite, which had undergone significant changes, Altarias eyes emitted an indescribable radiance, involuntarily emitting a high-pitched cry.

    Then, its cotton-like wings pped slowly, lifting her into the air. She nced at Terrance and flew off in the distance.

    Follow it. Terrance also sat on Altaria, his heels close to the others. It must be taking us to the ce where the meteorite was found, right?

    Terrance was curious about the origin of this meteorite.

    Is this direction towards Rustboro City? As they flew, they followed the mountain range of Mt. Chimney and flew to the southwest. In just a few minutes, the Altaria in front of them stopped.

    The path here looked treacherous. It would probably take some effort to climb it manually. Without special training, it would be difficult to navigate through this ce smoothly.

    From high above, Terrance noticed the uniqueness of this ce.

    Geographically, it looked like a big cave, with various intersecting mountain ranges, and several inconspicuous small cave entrances exposed, giving it an ancient and heavy feeling.

    This crater Terrance murmured, remembering something.

    Shortly after he arrived in Farbor Town, he had heard about such a ce, a special location on the edge of Mt. Chimney.

    Rumor had it that one night, a huge fireball fell from the sky, which was actually a massive meteorite that crashed straight onto Mt. Chimney from outer space.

    At that time, all the residents of Farbor Town and Rustboro City felt the terrifyingmotion, which even caused small-scale tremors.

    So, for the rtively small and almost closed-off Farbor Town at that time, this incident remained a highly discussed issue.

    Various versions of legends became stories told by the older generation, passed down as one of the magical tales to entertain children.

    But as awareness increased, the ce where the meteorite fell years ago was given a name.

    Meteor Crater.

    Then, as some Pokmon began to return here, using it as a habitat, especially the center where the meteorite fell. Due to its rich extraterrestrial energy, and also liked by some Pokmon, the environment here changed again, gradually evolving into a cave.

    What Terrance doesnt know is that recently there have also been efforts to develop the Meteor Crater, but unfortunately, its already home to a considerable poption of Pokmon, including some strange Psychic-Type Pokmon, so the development has been temporarily halted.

    But as this ce was ssified as a developable area with high resource value, it was granted a new name by the League.

    Due to the distinctive environment it spawned, a waterfall, it was given a legally significant name.

    Meteor Falls.

    So, that meteorite was picked up by Altaria from this Meteor Crater.

    Terrance was slightly surprised, then he instructed Altaria tond before observing the environment here.

    Terrance wanted to see if he could pick up another simr meteorite, but he quickly gave up. Looking around, it was deste, although there were rugged rocks everywhere, there were hardly any traces of meteorites in sight.

    And the ruggedness of the road wasnt just talk. The deeper he ventured into the cave, the dimmer the environment became, coupled with the uneven terrain, providing Terrance with a more tangible experience.

    Coupled with the constant sound of flowing water in his ears, Terrance immediately concluded that this was not a safe ce. If he stayed here for a few days, he wouldnt even know how hed die.

    So its much clearer now. This meteorite fell together with the huge meteorite that fell back then, Terrance muttered.

    However, the uniqueness of this meteorite is still a big problem.

    Just based on the information I know, I probably cant draw any conclusions.

    Terrance nced around and thought of Steven. He seemed to also have an impression of this meteorite. His urgent departure was probably to investigate the truth about this meteorite.

    Steven Stone, heir to the Devon Corporation.

    Terrance had already learned about the others identity; he has quite an astonishing background. Originally, Terrance was suspicious of Steven, but upon learning that the president of thispany was also like him, and it was something well-known he felt it wasnt so exaggerated.

    Strange preferences!

    Another tall, rich, and handsome guy. No wonder he became friends with Wace. And judging from the incident with Team Magma, he should be quite strong too as a Trainer.

    After all, called in by the police as a trump card, Stevens strength was beyond doubt.

    Yes, the Indigo League has Lance, the Hoenn League has Steven and Wace, the Sinnoh League has Cynthia, this is really

    Terrance shook his head, feeling immense pressure. Although he didnt need topare himself with people at that level, people always have apetitive heart.

    Having apetitive heart is what drives progress.

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 Chapter 159: Verdanturf Townâ€™s PokÃ©mon Contest

    Chapter 159: Verdanturf Town¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest

    How did Altaria find this meteorite? Terrance didnt obtain a definite answer.

    Vague intuition

    These words left Terrance baffled, offering no valuable hint to perform in-depth investigation.

    Its not like Altaria is a dragon who naturally likes shiny objects!

    Moreover, the meteorite didnt even emit light at first.

    But upon closer examination, Altaria did seem to be like a dragon in a sense.

    Though this dragon has a significant amount of padding, it still didnt change the fact that the meteorite didnt emit light initially.

    Terrance reached out to Steven, informing him of the meteorites origins. Steven, still on the road, became excited upon receiving the information about the meteorite.

    Afterward, Steven told Terrance to keep the meteorite safe as he would investigate the truth about it as soon as possible.

    Terrance shrugged. In truth, he didnt care much about the meteorites origins. It was just a gift from Altaria; its value wasnt that important.

    However, Stevens gradually growing enthusiasm was hard for Terrance to refuse.

    Additionally, Terrance believed that through this matter, he could further strengthen his friendship with Steven. From Terrances perspective, Stevens apparent love for stones shouldnt be fake. If it were an act, then Steven would truly be a master actor.

    Interpersonal rtionships are very important, no matter where you are. Previously, because he was just starting out, he was obsessed with training Pokmon and neglected many rtionships.

    But now, its time to pick it up.

    Even though Terrance preferred solitude, these things couldnt be overlooked.

    Mt. Chimney, Terrance stayed here for some time, firstly to let both Altaria spend more time together, secondly because he had missed the Intermediate Breeder exam, and there was still some time left until the nearest Pokmon Contest.

    Thirdly, it was due to the recent events, themotion caused by Team Magma at Mt. Chimney.

    Fortunately, during Terrances stay at Mt. Chimney, nothing unexpected happened. Otherwise, he wouldnt feelfortable leaving directly.

    Team Magma was likely the viinous team of the Hoenn region. In Terrances mind, they held a simr position to Team Rocket.

    But Terrance also understood that this wasnt anime;rge organizations that could still operate under the Leagues watchful eyes must have their own management system andprehensive teams.

    This wasnt something he could handle alone. Dealing with the frontline members of these organizations was the Leagues responsibility.

    With the recent events at Mt. Chimney, the League would surely reinforce security here to prevent them from returning. As long as the leader of Team Magma wasnt a fool, they wouldnt be unwise enough toe back here.

    The security forces in Farbor Town are too weak.

    Terrance shook his head.

    .

    Verdanturf Town.

    The Rusturf Tunnel project propelled this already renowned town in Hoenn into rapid development once again.

    Torchic, use Peck Attack!

    Torchc!

    BreloomMach Punch!

    Breloommm!

    With eachmand, the flying tes in the sky were instantly broken by various moves.

    Not only were there flying tes, but also bubbles, balloons, ribbons, and various other items, upying the entire sky.

    This was the training ground outside the Pokmon Contest Hall in Verdanturf Town.

    At present, Coordinators who were going to participate in the Pokmon Contest were undergoingpetition training.

    Many Coordinators arrived here a week or even half a month before thepetition, honing their skillsst time and intensifying their training to strive for a good performance.

    In a sense, challenging a Pokmon Contest isnt necessarily easier than Gyms, Terrance remarked as he observed the Coordinators undergoingst-minute special training.

    Just a nce around revealed dozens of Coordinators on the training ground, a significant increasepared to the Pokmon Contest he had participated in Sinnoh.

    Choosing one Champion out of about a hundred participants, and that Champion needing the same four victories to qualify for the Grand Festival.

    But to put it another way, winning a Champion title once isnt difficult either. Pokmon Contests are held almost monthly.

    And the average level of the participants

    With just a casual nce, Terrance managed to gauge the strength of ny percent of the contestants. If they couldnt even train their Pokmon well, thening to the Pokmon Contest was just a formality.

    He suspected that a Trainer capable of collecting eight Badges and earning recognition from Gym Leaders would be stronger than most Coordinators.

    Truly skilled Coordinators are still too fewpared to Trainers, Terrance sighed inwardly.

    In his childhood, being a Coordinator was almost a dream profession for him, both sacred and morous. The performance process was always thrilling and surprising.

    However, upon entering the field himself, he realized it wasnt as morous as it seemed. Coordinators were still too weakpared to Trainers.

    What Terrance didnt know was that over half of the Coordinators were individuals who, while on the traditional Trainer path challenging Gyms, became disheartened by setbacks and grew tired of battling, only to fortunately discover Pokmon Contests, thus transitioning to this career.

    Though Pokmon Contests also involved battles, the primary focus was on the concept of skill points. Compared to traditional battles, this style ofbat was slower-paced and more easily epted.

    Hence, the level of most Coordinators tended tog behind that of Trainers by a considerable margin.

    The number of individuals who truly loved and understood the Coordinator profession, who weremitted to it and worked hard for it, was actually quite small.

    Beautifly, use Silver Wind!

    Terrance, who had just registered, was drawn by a voice.

    It must be said that Terrance, registering on thest day, was quite a rare oddity.

    But wasting half a month on special training in a ce like this, Terrance didnt think it was worth it.

    Frisbee training, rock throwing training who came up with these!

    What attracted Terrance was themand directed to Beautifly. If it werent for Beautifly, he wouldnt have been drawn over.

    In this Verdanturf Towns Pokmon Contest, Terrances Pokmon which will go on stage was still Beautifly.

    So, he subconsciously paid attention to the contestant who also had a Beautifly.

    Hmm Terrance paused. It was a rookie.

    She was a young girl with a sweet and cute appearance, with long straight cream-colored hair, wearing a white dress. Hanging from her waist was a ck rabbit plushie as an essory, and she also had two ck bows tied on her head.

    She was very young, and even if she wasnt a rookie Trainer, judging by her demeanor, she probably hadnt been traveling for more than a year; she seemed too delicate.

    And this Beautifly Terrance furrowed his brows.

    Ah

    Sure enough, with a cry of surprise, something unexpected urred.

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 Chapter 160: Rookie Sora

    Chapter 160: Rookie Sora

    She originally wanted tomand Beautifly to control the frisbee in the air with Silver Wind

    But, the proficiency of this Beautiflys Silver Wind was too tragic to watch. Those frisbees were directly blown away, hitting innocent Pokmon.

    Sorry~~~ Sorry~~~ Im so sorry~~~ Waa~~

    Seeing this, the girl hurriedly bowed and started apologizing to the other Coordinators and Pokmon, her young face turning bright red from fear.

    Terrance shook his head disinterestedly, intending to turn and leave, but as he heard a crack sound, he froze in ce.

    Under Terrances feet, an innocent frisbee had turned into fragments, lying pitifully on the ground.

    Terrance.

    At this moment, Terrance couldnt help but scream What the f*ck! in his heart.

    A frisbee just happened to fly under his feet and just happened to be crushed by him. This

    He raised his head in confusion and saw that the girl who was picking up other frisbees also noticed the ident here.

    Hehe Terrance scratched his head in embarrassment and exined, I identally stepped on it. Um, how about I buy you a new one?

    Ah the girl eximed.

    Its okay, it doesnt matter, the girl said again.

    But I cant just leave it like this! Terrance hurriedly said.

    Its fine this frisbee was originally provided by thepetition organizer for contestants to train with. Didnt you know? The girl raised her head, asking in confusion.

    I really didnt know. Terrance felt embarrassed.

    Just now he called the other a rookie, but when it came to Pokmon Contest matters, he knew even less than her.

    This frisbee he really hadnt used it before because every time he signed up for the Pokmon Contest, he only came on thest day, so nobody mentioned this to him.

    The next moment, Terrance changed the topic, even though it seemed like nothing had happened, breaking the frisbee was still a bit awkward after all.

    I just saw your Beautifly, youve raised it well, Terrance changed the topic.

    Ah () Really? The girl was visibly dumbfounded.

    Terrance nodded. He wasnt intentionally praising the other just to change the topic. Judging by the growth of this Beautifly, it indeed seemed more normalpared to the Pokmon of other Coordinators.

    This Beautifly bore traces of wildness, or you could say, naturalness.

    In other words, the girl hadnt had this Beautifly for long.

    This Beautifly began its survival journey alone in the wild from Wurmple, facing threats from natural enemies. Instead of relying on burning its life, it evolved through constant struggle to reach its final stage.

    It was simr for Caterpie, who also has to pass through natural selection. Although there were many Wurmples, it also indicated the talent of this Beautifly.

    Not nurtured under a Trainers care, for this Beautifly, it was the highest recognition.

    Thank you very much, my name is Sora. The girl was delighted; it was the first time someone had praised her.

    Terrance. Keep it up, lets meet again at the Pokmon Contest. Terrance said and then nned to leave this troublesome ce.

    Um please wait a moment! Sora quickly spoke up.

    Excuse me, can you teach me how to train Pokmon? Youre a Coordinator, right? Please! Sora gathered her courage and bowed to Terrance, her attitude sincere and impable.

    Terrance, who was about to turn and leave, immediately stopped.

    Such a troublesome situation.

    However, remembering the girls identity, Terrance eventually sighed, considering she was a Coordinator.

    Umsenpai, is it not possible? Sora raised her head slightly, cautiously looking at Terrance.

    Before traveling, Sora was full of confidence. Although she hadnt received the starter Pokmon from the League, with this Beautifly by her side, she bravely embarked on her adventure.

    Because a long time ago, in order to protect a Wurmple being pecked by a Taillow, Sora had used her body to shield and help the Wurmple escape.

    The fleeing Wurmple hadnt forgotten Soras kindness. Afterpleting a series of evolutions, it returned to Soras side in the form of Beautifly, bing her first Pokmon.

    From an outsiders perspective, Soras actions seemed foolish. Taillow and Wurmple were natural enemies, part of the food chain, and there was no right or wrong, kindness or evil.

    But it was precisely this naive and pure act that earned Sora the gratitude of Wurmple.

    With Beautifly, Sora began her Trainers journey, but she suffered a great failure at the first Electric-type Gym.

    And it happened twice in a row.

    For Sora, who embarked on her journey with full confidence, it was undoubtedly a huge blow. However, at her most unfortunate moment, she encountered the luckiest thing, discovering the Pokmon Contest.

    Like most Coordinators, Sora also suffered setbacks on the Trainers path and shifted her focus to Trainers in the Pokmon Contests.

    After learning about the Pokmon Contests schedule, Sora, due to her previous experiences, instantly felt an affinity to them and felt that this was apetition specifically tailored for her.

    She wanted to shine in the Pokmon Contest, prove her worth, and also give an ount to her family.

    But whether it was a Trainer or a Coordinator, Sora was a novice, making mistakes everywhere. So, upon seeing Terrance, the first person to praise her Sora felt as if she had found a savior.

    A little guidance from the Coordinator senpai should allow her to make significant progress!

    And so, Sora eagerly watched Terrance.

    In that case, pay attention. Terrance took out Beautiflys Pok Ball and released Beautifly.

    Beautifly Seeing Beautifly, Sora was suddenly delighted. So senpai also had a Beautifly.

    Give me your frisbees, and let your Beautifly watch closely, Terrance said.

    He roughly understood what the girl had just done,manding Beautifly to manipte the trajectory of the frisbees using Silver Wind, achieving smooth flight in the air.

    Controlling one frisbee would be rtively easy, but as the number of frisbees increased, the difficulty would also increase. If Sora hadnt undergone prior training, it would be strange not to fail using so many at once.

    Taking the four frisbees from Soras hands, Terrance and Beautifly exchanged a nce before tossing the frisbees into the air.

    Then, to Soras surprise, an amazing scene unfolded.

    Terrances Beautifly began to p its beautiful wings slowly, methodically fixing the frisbees in the air one by one.

    Point one, Silver Wind is not meant to be used as a single powerful move, Terrance exined.

    Then, under Beautiflys control, the frisbees in different positions began to move slowly within the same ne, with four dis upying four corners.

    Point two, when using a move to control the flight of the frisbees. its most important to feel the changes in the surrounding airflow, ensuring that they dont interfere with each other to guarantee stable flight, Terrance continued.

    Point three

    As Terrance slowly exined, the next changes in the frisbees mesmerized Sora.

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 Chapter 161: True Debut

    Chapter 161: True Debut

    How is this possible Sora was in disbelief as she watched the trajectory of the frisbees. Not only her, but her Beautifly also gaped in astonishment at the four frisbees ovepping on top of each other.

    Then, the frisbees slowly pulled apart vertically, each separated by the length of a thumb, and under the control of Silver Wind, they began to rotate on their own.

    Silver Wind can reach this level?

    What puzzled Sora was that from bottom to top, the rotation radius of the four frisbees increased sequentially. Coupled with the effect of Silver Wind, the frisbees spun faster and faster, visually resembling a miniature Silver Storm.

    Point three to note is the powdery scales within Silver Wind. If you cant control the movement of the powdery scales in the wind properly, you will only be able to perform straightforward maneuvers.

    Reflecting on Terrances words, Sora had no idea that a move like Silver Wind had so much depth to it.

    The Silver Wind move incorporates powdery scales into the wind to attack opponents. Without the powdery scales, its actually not much different from the move Gust.

    However, because powdery scales are added, it leads to a series of uncontroble changes in wind speed, airflow, trajectory, and so on.

    Only by mastering these changes could one truly y with Silver Wind, otherwise, it would just be a superficial skill, and the powdery scales, meant to embellish the performance, would be a hindrance instead.

    I still have a long way to go. At this moment, Sora and her Beautifly watched in admiration as Terrance and his Beautifly finished their performance, and couldnt help but apud.

    Too amazing.

    Beautifly returned to Terrances shoulder, and Terrance smiled, As long as you train it diligently, your Beautifly can certainly perform just as well.

    As a Coordinator, its essential to fully understand Pokmons moves.

    This performance by Beautifly was like a simplified version of Golden Wind from a year ago.

    Now, using it has be even more easier and effortless, which indirectly reflects the solid foundation of Beautiflys basic skills.

    Buthow exactly do we train? Yet, the next moment, Sora still felt lost. Although Terrances exnation was simple, she didnt understand much of it.

    So, she had no idea how to proceed with the training.

    Contestants who have already signed up, please register the props you will need.

    Contestants who have already signed up, please register the props you will need..

    Just then, a broadcast echoed throughout the training ground, drawing the attention of everyone present.

    Props were used to assist in the primary judging.

    Things like the frisbees or blocks counted as props.

    Some Coordinators used these Props to entuate the beauty or skill of Pokmon moves, which could enhance their performance.

    Now, on thest day of registration, it was time to confirm the props they will need. To prevent contestants from cheating, thepetition organizer will prepare them uniformly.

    Oh its time to confirm the props. Sora spoke after hearing the broadcast.

    Hurry up. Terrance urged.

    At this point, some contestants began to rush towards the venue to register their props.

    Sora nodded and quickly recalled Beautifly before heading towards the venue

    As for Terrance, he hadnt trained with props before, so he shouldnt need them for the primary judging.

    And the primary judgingit is too easy for the current Beautifly.

    Even just flying around in circles could earn a high score for showcasing excellent breeding skills. As for the moves, even without any fancy or technically challenging maneuvers, simply demonstrating high-level proficiency could garner high scores.

    Rumble~

    Beautifly looked at Terrance with an odd expression, apparently hearing some strange sound.

    Haha, Im hungry, said Terrance.

    Having rushed to sign up on thest day, the journey was so hectic that Terrance hadnt had a proper meal until now.

    Lets go back to the Pokmon Center first. Well have the extrarge meal today.

    Early the next morning.

    Time passed quickly. After finishing his meal, Terrance felt toozy to move and justy on the bed for the remaining time.

    Terrance couldnt be med. After every high-altitude trip, he would feel ufortable for a while and needed a nap to recover.

    It was still early, but both the Pokmon Center and the entire Verdanturf Town were bustling with activity.

    Pokmon Contest was starting today, and spectators and participants from nearby areas were all preparing to enter the venue.

    This was Terrances second time participating in a Pokmon Contest. He still had the Hearthome Ribbon from the first time, but now it seemed to have little use. It could only serve as a keepsake.

    Unless he had ns to participate in the Sinnoh Regions Grand Festival in the future, he couldnt use the Hearthome Ribbon in the Hoenn region.

    Compared to the previous Pokmon Contest, this time could be considered Terrances true debut as a Coordinator!

    Because this time, he nned to start from Verdanturf Town and participate in consecutive Pokmon Contests, aiming directly for victory in the Grand Festival!

    Unlike the previous Pokmon Contest, during this period, Terrance would encounter some real Coordinators. Otherwise, if all he encountered on his journey to bing a Top Coordinator were amateurs, it wouldnt be convincing.

    Lets go.

    Before setting off, he groomed Beautiflys appearance, and then also began heading towards the venue as a contestant.

    At this moment, inside the venues corridors, different Coordinators were in a different mood.

    Excitement, worry, nervousness

    That person As Terrance passed by arge screen, he saw Sora from before. She was looking at therge screen introducing the Pokmon Contest, her small hands clenched together, trembling slightly.

    This should be the pre-match anxiety that most rookies experience!

    Except for some confident Trainers, for anyone facing their first battle or challenging a Gym or participating in a Pokmon Contest, it wouldnt be normal not to feel nervous.

    I wonder if she listened to what I said yesterday. Terrance muttered to himself. The main thing was Soras Beautifly itself. Watching Beautiflys performance firsthand, how much did itprehend? Pokmon sometimes have more intelligence than Trainers.

    Like Altaria, during the few days Terrance stayed on Mt. Chimney, it learned a new move from its mother.

    Ice Beam.

    It was also a move that Altaria on Mt. Chimney loves to use.

    However, for his own Altaria, although Ice Beam could increase tactical choices, considering its outstanding Dragon-Type moves, Terrance didnt spend too much effort on it

    Ding~~ Ding~~ Ding~~

    The bell rang, and the opening ceremony of the Pokmon Contest entered the countdown.

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 Chapter 162: Soraâ€™s Improvement

    Chapter 162: Sora¡¯s Improvement

    Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience!!!

    Verdanturf Pokmon Contest is now underway

    Taking charge of the hosting duties for the Hoenn Regions Pokmon Contest was Vivian.

    Though she bore a striking resemnce to the announcer Marian whom Terrance had met in Sinnoh, they were actually sisters.

    It seems like its not just Jenny, Nurse Joy the number of look-alike rtives here is simply countless, Terrance was speechless.

    Here we have the Chief of the Contest Committee, Mr. Raoul Contesta, who strictly andpassionately judges the contestants.

    The President of the Pokmon Fan Club, Mr. Sukizo!

    And next is Nurse Joy of Verdanturf Town.

    The Coordinator and Pokmon that wins will be awarded the Verdanturf Ribbon! Additionally, contestants who have collected Ribbons from five various contests can also qualify to participate in the prestigious Pokmon Coordinator eventthe Pokmon Grand Festival!

    Following this, Vivian exchanged some pleasantries with the three judges, and the judging began.

    In the lounge, Terrance continued to observe. Due to histe registration, his number will be called quitete in the lineup.

    But this also gave him the opportunity to observe the other contestants.

    For Terrance, however, this opportunity proved to be quite boring as, among every ten contestants, only one seemed to take thepetition seriously.

    The rest appeared no different from Trainers who set out on their journey without even understanding Pokmon types.

    It wasnt until a contestant in a white dress appeared that Terrances interest was piqued slightly.

    Its that girl.

    I wonder how much improvement shes made in just one night.

    On the field, Soras nerves were still on edge. Despite taking several deep breaths in session, her heart continued to beat rapidly.

    Calm down, I must stay calm. Senpai should also be watching.

    Due to therge number of participants, there was more than one lounge. By the time she finished registering her props yesterday, Sora had lost track of Terrance.

    Fortunately, Terrance was also a contestant, so she could see him again. Otherwise, Sora would have felt guilty for not thanking Terrance for his guidance.

    Well then, here we go, Beautifly!

    Amidst the warm apuse of the audience, Soras Beautifly fluttered around, showing the beauty of its wings, eliciting another round of apuse.

    First up, Gust! Sora shouted, followed immediately by her tossing a frisbee.

    Hmm~~~ Amidst the Gust, the frisbee spun unstably in the air, but thankfully, it remained airborne.

    Next!!

    Subsequently, Sora tossed another frisbee. Though it seemed quite strenuous, the frisbee also fell within Beautiflys grasp, joining the previous one.

    Very good, it worked. Sora felt a sense of joy. Following Terrances advice, she and Beautifly manipted the frisbees as much as possible, but their limit seemed to be handling only two frisbees.

    Then woulde Silver Wind that would disrupt the frisbees flight. But, she is unable to ovee this difficulty for now, so she opted to have Beautifly use Gust first, and then

    Beautifly, release powdery scales!!

    Sora issued amand that even surprised Terrance in the lounge.

    This Sora, though a rookie, seemed to be quite smart.

    However, Terrance continued to watch. Although it was just powdery scales, it still interfered with the flight of the frisbees. So, how would Sora solve it?

    The white powdery scales slowly mixed with the Gust, causing the frisbees to appear wobbly, on the verge of falling.

    Dance, Beautifly! When the final step arrived, Sora became even more nervous. After issuing themand, she also ran out.

    Meanwhile, Beautifly plunged into the storm filled with powdery scales, spinning along with the wind.

    However, with Beautiflys addition, the airflow within the storm became even more chaotic, almost copsing. The two frisbees could no longer hold up.

    Pfff!

    Pfff!

    But the next moment, as Beautifly spun in the storm, it seized the opportunity and spat out silk, hitting the frisbees.

    The direction in which the frisbees were struck was where Sora was standing. Watching the frisbees flying towards her, Sora focused, her heart pounding, and her delicate body jumped, catching the two frisbees using her hands one after the other.

    Then, with a pale face adorned with sweat, she slowly smiled while holding the frisbees and bowed to the audience in a concluding gesture.

    Meanwhile, without the disturbance of the frisbees, Beautifly seemed to be like a fish in water amidst the Silver Wind, while Sora stood on the side; her pure white dress, Silver Wind, and the dancing Beautifly creating a beautiful scene.

    p~ p~ Listening to the gradually rising apuse, Sora had never felt so excited. Sess! The performance wasplete.

    Although she wasnt sure of the oue, she had done her best to improve and coordinate with Beautifly to the best of her ability.

    Oh, how beautiful! Contestant Sora and Beautifly are like spirits dancing in the Silver Wind~ Vivian eximed.

    So, how was Contestant Sora and Beautiflys performance?

    But ultimately, it was up to the three judges to score.

    Reaching this level the first time is already impressive, Nurse Joy remarked.

    Theres potential for the future, Mr. Raoul Contesta added.

    Remarkable, Mr. Sukizo chimed in.

    Each contestants resume was with the three judges. As a pure rookie, Sora could reach this level in her first time, surprising the judges.

    To perform so well on her first attempt, exhibiting more of a Coordinators ir than most contestants, this promising rookie deserved encouragement.

    8.2 points, 8.4 points, 8.2 points, totaling 24.8 points.

    24.8, just shy of 25. Sora nced at the score, feeling a slight disappointment, but she quickly cheered up. The judges had given her ample encouragement.

    I wonder how many points Terrance-senpai received for his first performance Thinking of Terrance, who had offered her advice, Sora nced in the direction of the cameras, wondering if he had seen her performance.

    As for Terrances score, at that time, it was his first time participating in a Pokmon Contest, and it was also the only time he could participate in a Pokmon Contest.

    Back then, Terrance had directly used his ace Golden Wind with Beautifly, stunning all the judges and earning three perfect scores, a perfect total.

    Not bad. Terrance in the lounge, watching Soras performance, also changed his opinion of the girl.

    She was quite smart. If she were topletely focus on Coordinator in the future, perhaps in a few years, she could earn the title of Top Coordinator.

    As the performances of the following contestants unfolded, there were many who outshone Sora, but most of them were seasoned veterans who had participated in several Pokmon Contests. So, such a level of skill was not surprising.

    With the rookie bonus, Soras score might have a chance to advance her into the top eight contestants for the second round.

    Time passed slowly. As Terrance watched the performances of the other contestants, it was soon his turn to take the stage.

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 Chapter 163: Silver Meteor Shower

    Chapter 163: Silver Meteor Shower

    Although it was only his second time stepping onto the stage, Terrance no longer felt that sense of novelty.

    Feeling the intense atmosphere at the venue, Terrance noticed that not only were there more participantspared to the Hearthome Conference in Sinnoh a year ago, but there were also more spectators.

    Its Terrance-senpai! In the lobby, Sora eximed as she saw the figure appear on the big screen. She slowly stood up and eagerly watched the performance venue.

    Having watched many contestants performances by now, Sora had a vague idea about Terrances skills.

    So far, no contestant had been able to control their moves as skillfully as Terrances Beautifly.

    If only I could be as amazing as Terrance-senpai Sora stared fixedly at the broadcast on the screen.

    Huu Beautifly, its your turn again, Throwing out the Pok Ball, Terrances Beautifly began to dance joyfully.

    As soon as Beautifly appeared, it caught the attention of three judges.

    This Beautifly has been raised to be the best in this Pokmon Contest, Nurse Joy remarked.

    Mmm indeed, quite impressive. Raoul Contestas eyes also lit up. Having watched a lot of performances, he was really starting to get bored.

    Remarkable! Mr. Sukizos eyes had widened a bit.

    Apart from Nurse Joy, Mr. Raoul Contesta, the Chief of the Contest Committee and Mr. Sukizo, the president of the Pokmon Fan Club, were responsible for judging dozens of contests held in a year.

    Kanto, Hoenn, Sinnoh; as more and more cities began to hold Pokmon Contests, these two became increasingly busy.

    One of them was responsible for the senior management of Pokmon Contest, while the other is the head of an association closely rted to Pokmon Contest. It can be said that they have been in charge of Pokmon Contests for nearly a decade.

    Whether Pokmon Contests could continue to develop harmoniously and effectively was their primary concern.

    Comparing Coordinators with Trainers might seem unfair, but it was inevitable that people would bring it up.

    This was also the most headache-inducing issue for the senior management responsible for the contests. As a secondary profession that developedter than Trainers, Coordinators had always held a lower status.

    Therefore, the senior management responsible for Pokmon Contest were always eagerly seeking out outstanding Coordinators to nurture.

    This was also why Raoul Contesta and Mr. Sukizo frequently attended various contests. Even if they were in pain and weary, as loyal supporters of Pokmon Contest, they devoted all their energy to its development.

    Contestants and spectators often criticize that these two uncles seem rather dull, with minimalmentary. Somements even seem quite perfunctory.

    But it couldnt be helped; they have too many Pokmon Contests to judge but not enough energy, and unless they came across a potential, exceptionally talented Coordinator, it was hard to get them excited.

    And the Beautifly released by Terrance has achieved that to some extent now.

    Following Terrancesmand, Beautifly casually released arge mass of silk into the sky.

    Though it seemed casual, to those with discerning eyes like the three judges who had long been involved in Pokmon Contests, it was not merely a simple move.

    Small details, seemingly casual actions, could demonstrate a Pokmons mastery of a certain move.

    Natural and smooth.

    When Beautifly unleashed its move, they thought of this phrase.

    As therge mass of silk was spat into the sky, a gentle breeze lifted it up, then Beautifly pped its wings

    Air Cutter!

    Like shing des, the wind des swiftly surged towards the sky.

    Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap!

    The wind des struck the silk, not with the muffled sound the audience imagined, but swiftly and sharply. After a burst of light, the silk, densely gathered together, were quickly sliced into thin strips the length of fingernails.

    Its the final step, Terrance thought as he observed the changes in the sky.

    Whoosh~

    Beneath the scattered fragments of silk, a silver storm swept upward like a gaping maw, swallowing the fragments whole.

    Wooooo~~~~~~

    In the vast expanse of the sky, the whirlwind gathered the silk fragments, creating an empty space between Beautifly and Silver Wind.

    The fragments of silk were gathered together by the Silver Wind, resembling a constantly rolling wave of shimmering silver, incredibly dazzling.

    Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~

    As everyone was entranced by the seamless sequence of moves, the wind dispersed.

    Amidst the swarm of silver powdery scales, the white fragments of silk appeared like sparkling treasures falling into the human world, fluttering and falling like scattered flowers.

    Morning Sun

    With Terrances finalmand, Beautifly danced amidst the falling silver meteor shower, emitting a radiant glow from its entire body under the Morning Suns light. At that moment

    The entire venue erupted!!!

    Cheers, shouts, apuse, various words of admiration burst forth in different ways.

    This was the most extraordinary performance in this Pokmon Contest.

    This performance gave every spectator a unique feeling.

    In the silver meteor shower, Beautiflys graceful dance,bined with the thin veil of Morning Sun, created an irresistible beauty, as if stepping into a painting.

    So.this is a real Pokmon Contest!!

    This isa real Coordinator!

    This this this this is simply heavenly!!! Oh my, its so beautiful, Vivian almost forgot to do hermentary, immersed in Beautiflys performance, but the thunderous apuse from the audience instantly brought her back to reality.

    Vivian was excited. As the announcer for the Pokmon Contest, this was the kind of thrill she had been looking for.

    Simply amazing!!

    This

    Even the three judges momentarily forgot to score.

    Raoul Contesta almost stood up, Mr. Sukizos eyes widened, now they both had forgotten the fatigue from constantly traveling to Pokmon Contests in various regions.

    Terrances performance ignited the magnificent spirit within everyones hearts!

    This is the seed of a Top Coordinator!

    Both of them, after watching Terrance and Beautiflys performance, came to this conclusion.

    In Terrance, they saw the shadow of a Top Coordinator, an aura that none of the other Coordinators possessed!

    Why did Raoul Contesta and Mr. Sukizo often attend, or rather, almost go to judge every Pokmon Contest? It was to discover seedlings like Terrance, who have the potential to be Top Coordinators.

    And then guide these individuals, prevent them from going astray, and hope they can continue to develop and grow in Pokmon Contests as Coordinators.

    That was their entire purpose.

    10 points, 10 points, 10 points!

    Total score, 30 points!!

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 Chapter 164: A new Superstar

    Chapter 164: A new Superstar

    With a perfect score, Terrance immediately became the center of attention.

    This was the first perfect score in this Pokmon Contest. Whether its Pokmons breeding, move selection, coordination or proficiency of the moves, the Silver Meteor Shower ignited the audiences enthusiasm as soon as it appeared.

    Its a perfect score, Contestant Terrance has obtained a perfect score! Vivian eximed, overwhelmed with emotions. It seemed like she had achieved the perfect score herself.

    This doesnt make sense a contestant like this shouldnt be participating in a Pokmon Contest for the first time, Raoul Contesta thought to himself. He nced over Terrances resume and found a nk te of experience in Hoenn, nothing like what he had imagineda seasoned Coordinator with ample experiencepeting for the Top Coordinator position.

    Could he be from another region? But that didnt add up either. If he were a Coordinator of any renown, someone like Raoul Contesta, who had almost single-handedly judged most Pokmon Contests, would surely recognize him.

    However, as they pondered, both Raoul Contesta and Mr. Sukizo began to feel a sense of familiarity with Terrance.

    It wasnt the kind of familiarity umted from numerous encounters with other outstanding Coordinators; it was more of a fleeting impression.

    Where had they seen Terrances performance before?

    In fact, at the Hearthome Conference a year ago, Terrance participated in his first Pokmon Contest, and these two were among the judges.

    Back then, Terrances Electric Whirlpool was also performed by Beautifly.

    At that time, the Electric Whirlpool had also amazed the entire audience. As the primary judging and being a city-based Pokmon Contest, such outstanding performances were rarely seen.

    Usually, only those popr contestants vying for the title of Top Coordinator in regional Grand Festivals could deliver such exceptional performances.

    For Terrance at the Hearthome Conference, he was younger and more naive, a pure rookie in every sense of the word.

    So, Terrances performance that time, along with his overwhelming victory in securing the Hearthome Ribbon in the Contest Battle, left a deep impression on the judges, audience, and Coordinators alike.

    Unfortunately, before this impression could deepen, Terrance, the seeded yer identified by the judges as a contender for the Top Coordinator title, disappeared abruptly. He hadnt appeared in any Sinnoh Pokmon Contests in the short term.

    Some fans who were won over by Terrances performance were also trying to find his whereabouts. However, with Crown Academy as a strong backing, finding Terrance wasnt easy. Moreover, Terrance had secluded himself in the academy for over a year, causing most people to forget about this dark horse from the Hearthome Conference.

    Until the Grand Festival, Terrance hadnt graced the stage of any Pokmon Contest, leaving many disappointed but helpless.

    As Terrance stepped down from the stage, the Pokmon Contest organizers began investigating his background.

    Any contestant with the potential to challenge the title of Top Coordinator was a subject of interest for the Pokmon Contest organizers.

    In the end, elevating a Top Coordinator to regional stardom, turning them into a major celebrity, yields remarkable publicity for Pokmon Contests.

    The most sessful case is Wace, who, starting from the Hoenn Grand Festival, went on to dominate Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh. With the concerted publicity of Pokmon Contest organizers and his overwhelming superiority, Wace has now be the idol of nearly every Coordinator.

    Some Coordinators even chose their path solely to follow in Wace-samas footsteps.

    Never underestimate the influence of idols and the fervor of their fans.

    For such idol-level figures, as Coordinators, who are now the thirdrgest professional group alongside traditional Trainers and Breeders, they y an indelible role not only within theirmunity but also in the development of many industries.

    If a phenomenon-level Top Coordinator can be cultivated, its crucial and necessary for the vibrant development of Pokmon Contests.

    Advancing from primary judging to the second round, Terrance faced no pressure given his performance in the first round.

    Beep beep

    After a while, therge screens in various lobbies and corridors simultaneously announced the list of contestants advancing to the second round.

    Undoubtedly, Terrances advancement was within everyones expectations. But although it is rare, among the eight contestants who made it through, one was a pure rookie.

    Sora, with a total score of 24.8 points, surprisingly also advanced to the second round

    Many were surprised, including Terrance.

    This is a mechanism of Pokmon Contests. For first-time rookie contestants, to avoid denting the confidence of those with potential, the judges provide some leniency.

    Although Soras performance had some ws, as a rookie making their debut, the ws were overshadowed by the overall quality. The judges wanted to see how Sora would perform in subsequent rounds, so they gave a certain upward adjustment in scoring.

    Meanwhile, Terrances information was also investigated. In such a short time, it wasnt detailed information, just records of Terrances experience of participating in Pokmon Contest.

    Videos and award records.

    Winner of the Hearthome Ribbon.

    When this video segment was yed again, the two judges finally remembered this individual.

    After the Hearthome Conference, the two had specifically kept an eye on Terrance, hoping to see his performances in other Pokmon Contests.

    But Terrance was quite elusive. He made only one appearance, captured everyones attention, and then disappeared immediately.

    So its this kid. Electric Whirlpool, Silver Meteor Shower, the same performance style instantly excited the two judges.

    Mr. Raoul Contesta, this young man needs to be paid special attention. It turns out he showed promise a year ago. I wonder what hes been up to all this time, wasting such a good opportunity, said Mr. Sukizo of the Pokmon Fan Club, who rarely gives his opinion except for, Remarkable!

    Indeed, a year ago this kid already showed signs of being a Top Coordinator. I was impressed back then, and now, after more than a year of silence, I wonder what interesting things hell show us.

    The two were full of expectations for Terrance. Not only does Terrance excel being a Coordinator, but as he grows older, hes also shedding his naivety and bing more handsome.

    Good looks, talent, and youth.

    Thats the star temte in their eyes. Properly managed, its a signboard of Coordinators. The benefits Wace brought to Coordinators development made them pay even more attention to nurturing rookies.

    A new superstar, we cant let him slip away this time. Barring any surprises, this years Hoenn Grand Festival might produce a new superstar.

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 Chapter 165: True essence of PokÃ©mon Contest

    Chapter 165: True essence of Pok¨¦mon Contest

    Next, please look forward to the pairings of the second round , in the lobby, the contestants could still hear announcer Vivians voice through the big screen.

    So, its decided

    Ding

    The eight slots, after a quick flicker, were immediately filled.

    Ah Terrance

    How could this be! Another contestant in the lobby, Sora.

    Finally, the screen showed both candidates: Terrance versus Sora.

    This match up The contestants stared nkly at the pairing. Why is it a battle between the highest and lowest score!

    This is too much of a coincidence.

    What should I do Sora looked at Terrances picture on the big screen and became nervous again. If the opponent was anyone else, she would still be nervous.

    But at least, it wouldnt be as nerve-wracking as facing Terrance. Just now, Terrances performance, for her, was unimaginably skilled.

    She couldnt fathom how to fight Terrance-senpai.

    Ill probably lose miserably, Sora muttered, lowering her head.

    Time passed bit by bit, while other contestants were engaged in the second round of the Contest Battle, Sora was constantly thinking about how to face Terrance.

    Victory seems utterly impossible.

    Meanwhile, Terrance sat quietly in the lobby, conserving his energy and waiting for the battle.

    The secondary judging was the battle.

    Within the limited five minutes, whoever could reduce their opponents score with appealing moves, when the opponents score bar reached zero, they would win.

    Please pay attention, contestants, and try not to make the same blunder as before, Vivian made a goofy gesture to describe the previous battle.

    One sides Pokmon was too weak, while the other sides Pokmon was decently strong.

    So, the moment the battle began, with just one attack, one side lost the ability to fight.

    While rendering the opponent incapable of fighting is crucial for scoring, at the beginning when both sides had full appeal points, a regr one-hit KO wouldnt clear the opponents appeal points.

    This led to the mishap of one Pokmon losing its ability to battle while the appeal points werent yet cleared, and ording to the rules of Pokmon Contest, this situation warranted a rematch.

    So, pursuing intense battles directly in Contest Battle was not the correct choice. The right approach was to find ways to deplete the opponents appeal points and then deal with them.

    So, let the fourth match begin!

    As the countdown bell rang, both Terrance and Sora in the arena released their Pokmon.

    Beautifly versus Beautifly.

    Walking onto the arena opposite him, Terrance never expected his first opponent to be the girl he had coached.

    Moreover, seeing Soras nervous yet determined expression, Terrance couldnt help but smile.

    He could tell she was a strong-minded girl, butcked confidence in herself. It was contradictory, but also human nature.

    However, the battle between Beautifly and Beautifly immediately attracted a lot of attention, perhaps because of Terrances previous performance

    The audience watching this battle unexpectedly became enthusiastic, the battle between the two Beautifly greatly enhancing the entertainment value of this match.

    Senpai, please guide me, Sora took a deep breath. She was facing her lifes first Contest Battle, and encountering such a strong opponent, the pressure on her was extraordinary.

    Alright, Terrance nodded.

    If we disregard Beautiflys seemingly gentle appearance, it is actually quite aggressive. With its adorable appearance featuring a body of gray and ck hues, aquamarinepound eyes, and wings adorned with vibrant patterns of ck, yellow, blue, and red, Beautiflys attractiveness ranks the best among the Bug Type Pokmon, loved by many girls.

    Although adhering to the principle of only scoring based on how the Pokmon has been trained, humans are emotional beings, and beautiful things will always be loved.

    Therefore, the two Beautifly fluttering their wings were extremely popr Pokmon among the amateur spectators who were mostly just here to watch the excitement. The audience was going wild.

    Soras Beautifly was the first one to move. Compared to Terrances calm Beautifly, the opponent, due to growing up in the wild, seems somewhat impatient and full of wildness.

    Silver Wind!

    Sora gave themand, and her Beautifly immediately executed its signature move. Silver Wind is the move which best demonstrates Beautiflys charm.

    Ignore it.

    Surprisingly, Terrancesmand was confusing.

    As the silver whirlwind swept over, Terrances Beautifly stayed there obediently, as if waiting for the arrival of the storm.

    Contestant Terrances Beautiflyhas been blown away by Silver Wind! Vivian was stunned.

    Noit has not been blown away!!

    Thats

    Entering the opponents Silver Wind, Beautifly was indeed carried away by the force of the wind, but due to its perfect sensitivity to air currents, it was not harmed at all!

    Easily finding a gap in the opponents Silver Wind, it used the opening and the power of the wind toplete a graceful dance!!

    Ding

    In just the moment of sh between moves, Soras appeal points instantly decreased.

    Her own move served as a foil to the opponents performance, and in this encounter, Sora waspletely defeated.

    Beautifly Sora clenched her white dress, her little face panicked as she looked at the decreased appeal points, at a loss.

    Well use Silver Wind too.

    The moment Soras appeal points decreased, Terrancesmand followed.

    Silver Wind.

    In the eyes of the audience and judges, Terrance chose to counterattack. If Terrances Beautiflys Silver Wind could inflict damage on the opponent

    Then, due to the previous sh, Soras appeal points would decrease again.

    The same Pokmon, the same move, but the opponent disyed it more excellently. Undoubtedly, the opponent has the advantage, firmly holding onto their appeal points.

    Although seemingly the same Silver Wind, in terms of fluency, one would notice that Terrances Beautifly executed it more skillfully.

    In addition, if Soras Beautiflys powdery scales mixed in the wind resembled fine snow, then Terrances side was like a blizzard, powdery scales filling the entire trajectory of the wind!

    Very cohesive.

    Well arranged.

    Judge Joy nodded. The difference between the moves of Terrance and Soras Beautiflyy in the powdery scales.

    On Terrances side, the powdery scales were nned, utilizing the wind to magnify the cutting attribute of its own. From a single powdery scale to abination of many, constantly expanding, thereby causing damage.

    But on Soras side, the Silver Wind wasnt orderly, the trajectory of the powdery scales chaotic, and Beautifly couldnt control the wind speed and airflow well enough to let the powdery scales y their true role.

    Dodge it.

    This time, Terrances Beautifly didnt execute its move particrly fast. Under Soras anxiousmand, the opponents Beautifly narrowly avoided this move.

    However

    Ding

    Due to the previousparison of Silver Wind between both sides, Soras appeal points decreased once again!

    This is the true essence of the Pokmon Contest.

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 Chapter 166: Guiding battle

    Chapter 166: Guiding battle

    The battle raged on for two rounds, stirring the audience into a frenzy.

    Terrances overwhelming dominance left everyone in awe.

    What should I do Sora stared at her appeal points which had been reduced to half, at a loss on how to fight back.

    Beautifly, use String Shot this time!!

    Unable to match Terrances Beautifly in controlling the wind, Sora shifted her strategy, aiming to use String Shot to look for an opportunity.

    If there was one thing giving Sora some confidence in her Beautifly, it was String Shot.

    Her Beautifly had its own unique interpretation of using String Shot.

    Zzi!!

    Speed, power, resilience, coordinationsure enough, in the eyes of the judges, this thread of silk was excellent.

    Undoubtedly, Soras Beautifly had a unique advantage either in its growth process or rather, the environment in which it lives.

    Resources.

    Berries, vegetation, and the external environment that are beneficial to the growth of the Pokmon itself will all promote the development of a Pokmon.

    Just as a Magikarp in the ocean is more powerful than a Magikarp in a stream.

    In terms of toughness, color, stickiness, and length, this thread of silk was exceptionally outstanding among its peers.

    During the primary judging, Beautiflys silk was able to break through the storm, urately sending the frisbee flying, showcasing the mastery of this move.

    Under normal circumstances, this would be a move that earned extra points.

    However

    Terrances Beautiflys actionspletely shattered Soras confidence.

    Seeing this, Terrances Beautifly also used String Shot, but this thread of silk wasnt for attack, nor did it possess the same length as Soras Beautiflys silk.

    It was just a short segment, precisely enough to wrap around Beautifly itself. One, two, three, more and more threads began to wrap around Beautifly. Then, Beautifly started to spin, using Quiver Dance!

    Beautiflys thin mouthparts became its hands, and the silk threads became hard whips. With a graceful, mysterious, and beautiful dance, Beautifly at this moment was like a giant spinning top, swiftly turning into an imprable wall.

    Snap!

    Soras Beautiflys String Shot hit this white spinning top, but it didnt even get a chance to entangle it before it was bent by the high-frequency rotation, losing its strength.

    How can it be? Sora looked at the white spinning top in disbelief. She never knew silk could be used like this.

    Wow!!! A very clever defense! Contestant Terrance, using the same move, has countered Contestant Soras tactics! Vivian looked at Terrance in marvel, finding it hard to imagine that this young man had such skill,parable to those experienced veteran Coordinators.

    Thebo of silk threads and Quiver Dance.

    Under the high-frequency white spinning top, there was absolutely no possibility of Soras Beautiflys silk breaking through.

    Not to mention that the strength of Terrances Beautiflys silk might not necessarily lose to the opponents. Coupled with the amplification from Quiver Dance, it significantly increased Beautiflys speed.

    Speed is power.

    The initially soft silk, after Trainers training, reaching this level, was already stunning.

    Howeverit also has a weakness. The judges noticed. While this white spinning top looked magnificent, it seemed it could only withstand moves like String Shot.

    If it were methrower, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, or Mega Jump Kick, there would be absolutely no chance for this white spinning top to endure.

    But even so, the judges looked at Terrance with renewed admiration.

    Because this indicated that Terrance devised this method in just a few seconds to counter the other Beautiflys move!

    Outstanding awareness, calm judgment!

    Ding

    Soras score decreased once again, leaving only a little bit.

    At this point, even a fool could see the ring disparity. The battle between Sora and Terrance had no suspense at all.

    From start to finish, it was Terrance who controlled the entire battle.

    If Soras Pokmon wasnt Beautifly, Terrance wouldnt have found it so easy, but with Beautifly as the opponent, Terrance has no reason to lose!

    He didnt dare im his understanding of Beautifly as the best, but he had dedicated considerable effort and passion to it.

    The disparity in strength between the two Beautifly was too great, resulting in one side dominating the situation from the very beginning.

    Its over.

    After Quiver Dance, Beautiflys state underwent a profound change, elevating its strength to another level.

    Originally, its strength was already greater than that of Soras Beautifly, but after the amplification, victory became effortless.

    Soras appeal points were almost depleted. In this situation, Terrance only needed to overwhelmingly defeat the opponent, rendering it unable to fight.

    Faced with Terrances truly unleashed Beautifly, Sora had almost no strength left to fight back. With a final ding, her appeal points were reduced to zero.

    Terrance wins.

    Although in the eyes of the audience, this was undoubtedly a crushing battle, the judges didnt see it that way.

    When Soras Beautifly used Silver Wind, Terrances Beautifly countered with an even better Silver Wind.

    When Soras Beautifly attacked with String Shot, Terrances Beautifly demonstrated superior skill with String Shot, countering while enhancing itself, thereby creating a favorable situation for the following suppression.

    At the same time, constantly using the rules of the Pokmon Contest to reduce the opponents score.

    This was a guiding battle.

    A guiding battle focuses on guidance rather than aiming for quick victory.

    As the guiding side, Terrance consistently left openings, allowing Beautifly to slow down the execution of its moves, giving Sora ample room to perform.

    The premise of a guiding battle is that one side must have a high level of skill, while the other must have sufficient perception, or else the guiding battle loses its meaning.

    In the eyes of the judges, this Contest Battle contained the essence of a guiding battle.

    In terms of breeding level, Terrances Beautifly undoubtedly held an overwhelming advantage. In terms of strength, it was absolutely iparable to Soras Beautifly.

    But in this situation, Terrance patiently responded to the opponents moves with the same moves, reminding them of their shorings. This required a dedicated investment in the battle and a high level of skill.

    Whether it was the Silver Wind at the beginning or the impromptu white spinning top, they were all pointers for Soras Beautifly.

    Does Terrance know the opponent? The judges were puzzled. Guiding battle, Terrance had no need to invest so much effort into this.

    With Terrances skill level, there should have been many easier ways to win.

    However, the judges also weed this situation. From the primary judging, Sora was originally a rookie with considerable potential. A seasoned Coordinator willing to guide such a rookie was something they were happy to see.

    All of this provided nourishment for the growth of Coordinators and Pokmon Contests.

    Indeed, Terrance was willing to engage in guiding battle partly due to having met Sora before, coupled with her good perception and the fact that she also has a Beautifly, which reminded him of his early travels.

    Both had Beautifly as rookies, both begin their journeys as Pokmon Trainers with Beautifly as their Starter Pokmon. So, meeting on the Coordinator stage, Terrance couldnt help but feel the inclination to guide this fellow rookie.

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 Chapter 167: Electric Terrain

    Chapter 167: Electric Terrain

    Verdanturf Conference continued.

    However, Terrances next opponent, having known Terrances strength, was even more nervous and timid than Sora.

    This resulted in Terrance defeating the opponent even more easily than in the first Contest Battle, smoothly advancing to the finals!

    Terrances opponent in the final was also quite strong, but that guys mood wasnt great because the primary judging gave Terrance arge number of supporters. So, those supporting Terrance in the final will outnumber those supporting him.

    This subtly created enormous pressure on Terrances opponent.

    Winning the second match, Terrance descended from the arena, heading towards the lobby. Suddenly, he noticed a figure standing in the corridor.

    With long straight cream-colored hair and a white dress, she stood out in the dim corridor.

    Terrance-senpai

    Seeing Terranceing down, Sora excitedly approached him.

    After hesitating for a while, she finally made up her mind.

    This time, Sora didnt bring along her ever-present ck rabbit plushie. Instead, she stood in front of Terrance, abandoning her previously meek demeanor.

    Please, ept me as your disciple! On her fair and delicate face, her eyes were clearly somewhat evasive, but ultimately, her gaze fixed on Terrances face.

    Witnessing Terrances battle, the inexperienced Sora hoped to shine like Terrance someday.

    Take her as a disciple?

    Whats gotten into her? Did she take the wrong medicine or something?.

    Looking at her with a helpless expression, Terrance didnt believe he is skilled enough to take on a disciple.

    Apart from the skills, he also didnt have the time for it.

    Terrance rejected her with no room for negotiation and headed straight to the lobby.

    Guiding her during the Contest Battle was already his limit.

    In the somewhat dark corridor, only Sora remained there, dumbfounded. Faced with rejection, although she was prepared, but.

    During thepetition, everywhere was noisy, so Terrance blocked his ears, quietly staying alone.

    Rejecting Sora was normal; at their age, the master-disciple rtionship was no different from a joke.

    With both of them still in their adolescent phase, even if Terrance was willing, he wouldnt have the energy. He simplycks the time, resources, and experience to impart the so-called knowledge to another person.

    He simply learned some things earlier than others, but these things, as long as Sora was willing to put effort on Beautifly, understanding them was just a matter of time.

    Every year, there were many rookies like Sora, and there were even rookies worse than her.

    These people, some gradually matured through continuous travel or gained experience through setbacks.

    There was also a part of people who, due to various factors, were incredibly lucky and got significant opportunities, making their growth smoother.

    If a person travels with an excellent Breeder, an outstanding Trainer, even if they are ignorant about Pokmon knowledge, being influenced by them and aided bypanions, they could gradually mature, right?

    Terrance! Terrance! Terrance!

    The crowds cheers were like a tidal wave, deafening.

    Vivian stood in the center of the arena, delivering the finalmentary.

    The two contestants have already entered the arena. In the final of the Verdanturf Conference, the winner will receive the Verdanturf Ribbon. Im sure everyone is eagerly anticipating the oue of the match, right?

    Terrance and his opponent, a young man around twenty, stared at each other from a distance. After a moment, Terrance withdrew his gaze, and both of them simultaneously took out their Pok Balls.

    Since both contestants seem rather quiet, lets start the match immediately!

    Five minute countdown, start!

    Awoo~~~~~~~~

    Awoo~~~~~

    The opponents Pokmon was a red-eyed, four-legged and blue-furred, canine Pokmon with yellow on its head and part of the body.

    Manectric.

    The evolved form of Electrike, considering the type matchup, this wont be an easy battle for Beautifly.

    But type doesnt represent everything!

    The young mans Manectric indeed has some skills. It opened the battle by creating Electric Terrain and thunderclouds, sandwiching Beautifly in between the ground and the sky.

    With the sparks emitted from Manectrics mane and the interaction between Electric Terrain and the thunderclouds, it created an illusion of the entire sky being filled with electric currents.

    It seemed like any slight movement from Beautifly would trigger paralysis caused by the electric currents.

    The opponent yed this move very skillfully. Manectric, like a king controlling thunder, arrogantly showed off its strength to Beautifly.

    At the beginning, Terrances side lost momentum. Thisbination of moves reduced Terrances appeal points before he could counterattack.

    Manectric is indeed tough to deal with, Terrance admitted, but the opponent overlooked one thing.

    This is a Pokmon Contest, not a traditional battle.

    Compared to a Coordinator, in Terrances eyes, the opponent looked more like a traditional Trainer, just relentlessly attacking.

    Between the thunderclouds and Electric Terrain, electric currents pervaded like electric serpents, hissing with sparks. As Manectric unleashed its power, a series of lightning spread across the battlefield, all rushing towards Beautifly.

    This was originally a cool set of moves, but it couldnt hit Beautifly at all, driving the young man mad.

    Hey!! Are you only good at dodging?!

    The annoyed young man stared at Terrance indignantly. This waspletely different from Terrance previous battle style.

    Do you think Im stupid? Terrance said unhappily.

    The opponent created a double advantage with Electric Terrain and the thundercloud from the beginning. So, trying to fight head-on would only be futile.

    Using Airflow Perception, Beautifly safely dodged as the opponents lightning struck.

    However, the electric currents were too much concentrated together. Even though Beautifly dodged well, it couldnt avoid being hit once. With Terrances appeal points dropping again, the young man was delighted.

    But just a minuteter, Electric Terrain gradually disappeared, leaving a bewildered Manectric on the ground.

    Without the amplification from Electric Terrain, Electric-type moves would find it even harder to hit Beautifly.

    Moreover, the opponent found that despite using these powerful moves multiple times, they only hit Beautifly once!

    You possess power, but uracy iscking, and speed needs improvement, Terrance smiled. Beautifly, Gust.

    Struck by the thunderbolt, Beautifly was indeed not feeling well, but one lightning strike couldnt dampen Beautiflys fighting spirit.

    Gust?

    Thismand puzzled everyone; the audience, judges, announcer and the young man.

    What effect could Gust, this move, have on Manectric?

    The answer is none.

    Gust had no effect on Manectric. Beautifly gently flew up, pping its wings, creating weak-looking gusts of wind.

    Manectric felt the wind, and didnt even consider dodging them. It was too weak, not even as powerful as the winds in stormy weather

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 Chapter 168: Verdanturf Ribbon

    Chapter 168: Verdanturf Ribbon

    Whoosh~~~~~~~~

    Whoosh~~~~~~~~

    However, to everyones astonishment, this weak and feeble wind, though it did not harm Manectric, when it blew across the ground, it swept upyers of golden, covering the entire arena with a yellow mist.

    Aowoo~~~~~~~~

    As if identally inhaling something unpleasant, Manectrics eyes widened, groaning in pain.

    Whats wrong, Manectric! the young man eximed in shock.

    The yellow mist was Stun Spore. While evading the opponents attacks, Beautifly agilely flew around, sprinkling arge amount of Stun Spore gradually in various ces.

    Due to the maic field created by Electric Terrain, these granr pollen particles of Stun Spore went unnoticed as they were absorbed into the ground, gradually umting from just a few specks to forming a thinyer.

    As Electric Terrain disappeared, these Stun Spores broke free from the ground, bing active again. As the Gust move was used, instantly, the entire arena was filled with Stun Spores mist.

    And Manectric, inhaling the Stun Spore, inevitably fell into Paralysis state.

    Facing the iing thread of silk, the young man loudly ordered it to dodge, but Manectric couldnt ovee the nerve and body Paralysis by relying on just its willpower, its movements slowing down.

    From the beginning, Terrance never intended to engage in a direct confrontation when his opponent thought he was suppressing him using Electric Terrain. Instead, he used Electric Terrain toy a trap with Stun Spore.

    Now, Manectric had fallen into the trap, entangled byyers of Giga Drain silk threads. As energy was continuously drained away, Manectrics expression became more and more numb

    Ding

    All these changes happened in an instant, and most of the audience didnt even realize what had happened.

    Only the three judges could clearly understand why there was such a drastic change in such a short time.

    Giga Drain, and the maniption of Stun Spores dust by airflow.

    Bound by the threads, Manectricy weakly on the ground, not only facing the absorption of energy but also the invasion of Stun Spore into its nose and mouth with the blowing air.

    The young man was sweating profusely with anxiety. He tried his best to free Manectric from the trap, but he found this set of moves too despicable.

    Being bound and continuously infused with Stun Spore, coupled with Giga Drain draining its stamiba watching Manectrics eyes dimming, the young man couldnt bear to see his appeal points gradually diminish as he recalled Manectric.

    This the judges murmured.

    the audience.

    In this battle Terrance unexpectedly changed from his previous style, winning with an extremely scummy tactic.

    I lost the young mans head hung low, his face flushed red. The loss was too ugly, with no chance of counterattack. The heroic attack at the beginning now seemed like hitting his own face

    Terrance-senpai In the lobby, Sora observed with an odd mix of emotions at how Terrance achieved victory, and her mood after being rejected by the other party suddenly improved a little, and even felt a little relieved?

    And Terrance, the source of all this, obviously didnt think much about it. Winning was enough for him.

    Silentlyying down ayer of Stun Spore, isnt this also a test of Pokmon coordination? As for mastering the timing of Giga Drain, controlling the binding of String Shot, and using air currents to blow in Stun Spore

    All of these are Beautifly showcasing its mastery of the moves, undoubtedly a clear disy of its skills. Surely, the judges must also be able to see through the intricacies of it all.

    Indeed Terrances battle in this round had reshaped the perspectives of two judges regarding Terrance. They had initially thought extravagant battle styles like Electric Whirlpool, Silver Meteor Shower, and White spinning top was his forte.

    However, they found themselves mistaken. Terrance excels in precise control of the battle situation, a profound understanding of opponent Pokmon and their moves, as well as his own Pokmon. His remarkable ability lies in adjusting his moves skillfully to any situation.

    Just as Teacher Julian said

    Whether its breeding, coordination, ormand, they are all fundamental skills of a Trainer.

    One should not be confined by thebels Breeder, Coordinator, or Trainer, and choose another aspect because you hate one aspect.

    When you know all the three, breeding, coordination andmand, thats when one can be considered an excellent Trainer.

    Terrance, appearing on this stage as a Coordinator, has clearly achieved this. Understanding Electric Terrain, using its ability as a weapon, he showcased his umtion as a Breeder.

    Beautiflys meticulous control of continuously blowing Stun Spore into Manectrics body demonstrated coordination skills.

    Andmand was integrated into every aspect of this battle, with eachmand and every action of Beautifly reflecting the Trainers decisions.

    Not abandoning any quality a Trainer should possess, even though Terrance is currently identified as a Trainer, in the eyes of others, in the eyes of the judges, he is also an extremely outstanding Coordinator, wless in every aspect.

    No one would ridicule a Trainer for having high-level breeding skills, and no one would criticize a Coordinator having exceptionally strong Pokmon

    For a Trainer or Coordinator, it is important to highlight ones focus while not neglecting any of the basic qualities of a Trainer. Only then can others truly see the shining aspects of this profession.

    Clearly, Terrance did just that, which is why he quickly garnered the attention of the judges in the shortest time possible.

    The winner has appeared!!!!

    As Vivian shouted, the audience who had supported Terrance from the beginning cheered with enthusiasm.

    Terrances performance in the battle gave them a satisfactory response. If nothing unexpected happens, the sense of anticipation and satisfaction brought by Terrances victory will likely increase their favorability towards him, leading to continuous support for Terrance.

    Verdanturf Towns Pokmon Contest, Verdanturf Conference ends here. And the winner of the Verdanturf Ribbon isContestant Terrance!

    Lets congratte him with warm apuse!!

    Although its only a town-level Pokmon Contest, winning the first Ribbon in Hoenn made Terrance very excited.

    Next, as long as he continues with the same momentum and secures the remaining four Ribbons in one go, the ticket to the Grand Festival will be in his hands.

    Just like that time in Sinnohs Pokmon Contest, Terrance, a stranger who came out of nowhere, a new face in the Pokmon Contest scene, unsurprisingly, received a lot of attention from the audience who support the Pokmon Contests and Coordinators.

    Whether as an admirer, apetitor, or a challenger In short, this Verdanturf Conference has thoroughly announced Terrances journey to dominate the Hoenn Pokmon Contest.

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 Chapter 169: Full Team

    Chapter 169: Full Team

    After the Verdanturf Conference ended, Terrance slipped away immediately. Even Sora, who wanted to look for Terrance, couldnt find his whereabouts.

    Terrance, having left Verdanturf Town, set his next destination as Rustboro City.

    In the short term, Rustboro City will continue to hold Pokmon Contests.

    North of Rustboro Cityy Meteor Falls, Petalburg Woods to the south, and Rusturf Tunnel to the east. With the establishment of the Rusturf Tunnel in Verdanturf Town, the journey to Rustboro City became quite convenient.

    Although Rusturf Tunnel is man-made, it still retains traces of nature, with some shattered rocks being casually strewn along the roadside.

    Moreover, mist permeated the cave, creating a slightly gloomy atmosphere. However, the mist doesnt significantly affect navigation; its still possible to see the road clearly.

    Rusturf Tunnel was a lone tunnel situated within a massive mountain. For convenience, there are quite a few people who traverse this route between Rustboro City and Verdanturf Town.

    As Terrance entered Rusturf Tunnel, he coincidentally encountered two other Trainers.

    These two Trainers seemed unfamiliar. The three exchanged greetings and decided to travel through Rusturf Tunnel together.

    Theres a lone Geodude.

    While progressing through Rusturf Tunnel, Terrance noticed a Pokmon behind several piles of rocks. Geodude resembled a gray, round stone with well-developed muscr arms, almost indistinguishable from an ordinary rock when appropriately concealed.

    Before entering Rusturf Tunnel, Terrance held an internal meeting with his Pokmon while feeding them, primarily focusing on Mismagius.

    Though troublesome, we need a new team member.

    Mismagiuss~~ Mismagius expressed understanding, and it now had an additional taskto keep an eye out for wild Pokmon appearing nearby.

    In the Haunted House, Mismagius had observed many student Pokmon. Additionally, since Terrance is a Breeder, it has developed its own methods for observing Pokmon.

    At the very least, it could use illusion skills for some probing.

    If he could attain the title of Top Coordinator, Terrance nned to apply for the graduation exam at Crown Academy. After sessfully graduating, he still had one more thing to do.

    This task might not be easier than achieving the title of Top Coordinator, but its significance was on a different level.

    Unlike Pokmon Contests, which only required one Pokmon, the Grand Festival demanded a Trainers standard team of six members.

    So, Terrances uing task involved ensuring his team was full, at least reaching the maximum number of Pokmon, so that there were no vacant spots in his team.

    Currently, Terrance had Beautifly, Altaria, Mismagius, and Growlithe, totaling four Pokmon.

    In other words, within a year, before the Grand Festival concludes, he had to collect six Pokmon. Moreover, these six Pokmon couldnt be too weak; they needed toplement and enhance Terrances lineup rather than hold it back.

    Mismagiuss~~ Mismagius expressed its confidence, as it usually roamed outside, and observing Pokmon was just a piece of cake for it. However, what worried Mismagius more was whether Terrances finances could handle the new Pokmons food after capturing them.

    This issue wasnt just Mismagiuss concern; even Altaria and others had opinions on it.

    Haha dont worry, Terrance chuckled, avoiding a direct response to the Pokmons questions.

    Capturing Pokmon is also an art. If an ordinary Trainer captured a Snox, no matter how rare or powerful that Snox may be

    Its likely that the burden of feeding such a Pokmon will drag down that Trainer.

    However, if the Trainer had a Tangrowth, as long as they solved Tangrowths energy supply needs, around eighty percent of Snoxs food problem would be resolved.

    Tangrowth, being a Grass-type Pokmon, had the significant advantage of absorbing sunlight to supplement energy.

    So, while it didnt guaranteeplete nutrition, at least it wouldnt be worse than growing up in the wild. Plus, it could solve the Pokmons hunger problem, making this approachmendable.

    In theory, Pokmon with inherently stronger species tend to be more difficult to raise, but its not an absolute rule.

    Pokmon like Heracross, which belong to the Bug Type, have a gentle nature and are suitable for Trainers to raise. Additionally, their food requirements are simple, and they arent picky eaters.

    Despite being powerful Pokmon with robust waist strength, leg strength, and sharp ws, they can live quite happily by simply feeding on tree sap and nectar.

    The wild environment in this world was excellent; in almost any random ce, lush trees and clusters of flowers could be found.

    However, Pokmon like Heracross were destined to be rare, and since they lived in groups, they werent easy for Trainers to capture.

    Is there no one with better strength than Geodude?

    Receiving information from Mismagius, Terrance nodded. This was within his expectations. Without exaggerated luck, finding and capturing a potentially outstanding Pokmon in the wild was indeed challenging.

    Generally, Pokmon with good potential aside from some gic mutations and unexpected changes caused by the environment, most of it was due to gics. Considering the low proportion of powerful Pokmon in the wild, the chances of encountering a wild Pokmon with tremendous potential, inherited from its parents, were even lower.

    The reason why families with better financial conditions usually apply for Starter Pokmon provided by the League is because of this. Regardless of the Trainerster nurturing, even if these Starter Pokmon grew normally, they wouldnt turn out to be too ipetent.

    As for wealthier families, some were even willing to spend resources to contact Trainers like Gym Leaders or Elite Four members, seeking to obtain descendants of their main Pokmon.

    In this case, Terrance was lucky. He obtained Altaria, a Pokmon with good potential, without spending much, which greatly assisted him on the path ahead.

    In that case, theres no need to focus on growing Pokmon anymore Terrance said.

    The most significant difference between mature Pokmon and growing Pokmon lies in their evolutionary forms.

    Except for very few Pokmon that dont follow the theory of getting stronger by evolving, evolution is the simplest, most direct path for Pokmons growth, a fact acknowledged by everyone.

    Mature Pokmon and growing Pokmon have a notable difference. The probability of encountering such Pokmon in remote ces is low, and even if a Trainer encounters them, they need to consider whether they have the strength to capture these Pokmon.

    Pokmon like Altaria on Mt. Chimney and the Exploud leader in the Rusturf Tunnels mountain range were examples of such Pokmon.

    Growing up in the wild was not easy, but at the same time, it molded their strength.

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 Chapter 170: Trainerâ€™s School

    Chapter 170: Trainer¡¯s School

    While Pokemon are still growing, most of the Pokemon that Trainers capture, such as the Pidgey and Geodude found along the roadside, require excellent nurturing to develop.

    The strength of most Trainers can only support them in capturing these types of Pokemon.

    However, the drawback is that these Pokemon generally have low talent. Despite beingmon and widespread, nurturing them well poses a significant challenge for Trainers.

    On the other hand, Pokemon with high potential which havent grown up yet, like the Swablu back then, clearly had a powerful Altaria guarding them, making them not easily capturable by just anyone.

    The number of weak and ordinary Pokemon is extremelyrge, and it can be said that they form the basic framework for the lowest level of the wilderness.

    On the other hand, powerful Pokemon capable of dominating a territory stand above these ordinary Pokemon.

    Were about to enter the Rusturf Tunnel. This tunnel is inhabited by at least dozens of Geodude, but not a single Graveler. You can imagine how attractive fully developed Pokemon are to Trainers.

    If conditions permit, Terrance prefers to capture young Pokemon, even starting from nurturing Pokemon eggs.

    He enjoys the nurturing process while also aiming to form a strong bond with Pokemon during this journey.

    This is something that Trainers solely pursuing powerful Pokemon do not possess.

    However, it doesnt mean that this is the best choice. There are also Trainers who seek powerful Pokemon, and their charisma and strength can make these Pokemon submit and follow theirmands, which can elerate their growth tremendously.

    But capturing Pokemon at the level of Mt. Chimneys Altaria is quite challenging.

    The more mature the Pokemon, the more mature their thoughts be. Submitting to humans is generally done by thesemon Pokemon that would have a hard time surviving in the wild.

    Once they be powerful enough for the wild, theres no reason for them to be humans Pokemon.

    And even if they cant win a battle, they can always flee.

    Rusturf Tunnels area is vast, and the fact that Pokmon can still wander into a man-made tunnel is evidence that there are quite a few Pokmon living in this area.

    But currently, its not the time to venture into the mountain range to find the desired Pokemon. Although there was a hurry, he still has one year.

    This kind of thingit depends on fate.

    Would either of you like to have a battle?

    After exiting Rusturf Tunnel, one of them suggested having a battle since there wasnt enough space inside the tunnel.

    But as soon as they stepped out, the open grasnd and ground became a perfect outdoor battlefield.

    It would be a regret not to have a battle in this ce.

    So, the two began their battle, and Terrance, using an excuse, bid farewell to them.

    Huh? There are quite a few Trainers here.

    Perhaps because this area is on the edge of the mountain range and has many Pokemon roaming about, the number of Trainers here has increased significantly.

    There were Trainers in mountain climbing gear and there were some in cool shorts. In short, Terrance encountered quite a few people on his way.

    Simr to the reason before, the open grasnd and ground make it a perfect outdoor battleground. Perhaps another reason is that there are too few ces to battle in the city, so these Trainers gather here to enhance theirbat skills.

    Um

    Terrance, who was preparing to go resupply at the Pokemon Center, was suddenly called out.

    Turning around, Terrance found a young man he didnt recognize.

    Although not entirely clear, Terrance found the young man somewhat familiar.

    The young mans words that followedpletely confirmed Terrances suspicion. Clearly, the reason the young man called out to Terrance was because he also found Terrance familiar.

    One person being familiar might be a coincidence, but if both recognize each other, its not likely idental.

    After careful consideration, the two finally realized each others identities.

    Close to two years ago, during the Rusturf Tunnel incident, they had a brief encounter.

    The young mans name is AYue, an apprentice from Rustboro Gym. At that time, along with three others, he, Terrance, and the rest encountered the trouble caused by Whismur.

    Long time no see.

    They greeted each other with smiles.

    Although Terrance and AYue didnt have a deep connection, they were Trainers who had a chance encounter. Upon learning that Terrance was here to challenge a Pokemon Contest, AYue was surprised initially but ultimately decided to act as a guide and show Terrance around Rustboro City.

    After a brief chat, Terrance realized that AYue had a very warm personality. Considering that the Pokmon Contest was still some time away, Terrance didnt refuse the offer and expressed his gratitude.

    However, the most pressing matter at the moment was to register for amodation at the Pokemon Center.

    So, Terrance, where would you like to visit first?

    How about Rustboro Gym?

    When Rustboro Gym was mentioned, AYue smiled. Ill be honest with you. Rustboro Gym recently got a new Gym Trainer, and she happens to be my junior.

    As someone from Rustboro Gym, AYue has a special attachment to it. His tone noticeably changed when talking about Rustboro Gym. In fact, he even encouraged Terrance to engage in the Gym Battle.

    Junior?

    However, Terrance quickly changed the topic, picking up on other keywords from AYues words.

    Yeah, Trainers School. Before entering Rustboro Gym, I studied at Rustboro Citys Trainers School.

    And this school is also funded by Rustboro Gym.

    Terrance carefully recollected and found that a simr situation had urred in Snowpoint City in Sinnoh.

    Snowpoint City also had a Trainers School, and simrly, it had intricate connections with the local Gym. This immediately piqued Terrances interest. Rather than visiting the Gym, he was more eager to visit the school.

    Being from Crown Academy, Terrance was eager to explore these city-based Trainers Schools and understand the differencespared to the well-established regional academies.

    Upon inquiring with AYue, thetter was surprised but dly approved of Terrances choice.

    After listening to AYues exnation, Terrance understood that this Trainers School often invited traveling Trainers to share their experiences with the children. It was a way for the students to absorb some practical knowledge.

    For a Trainer willing to visit voluntarily, it was something the Trainers School would never decline.

    Trainers School was located above a huge fountain in Rustboro City, making its location very conspicuous. Many outsiders were gathered near the massive fountain to watch, resulting in a considerable crowd in the area.

    Guided by AYue, the two maneuvered through the crowd, heading towards the Trainers School.

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 Chapter 171: The visitor is aâ€¦â€¦Coordinator

    Chapter 171: The visitor is a¡­¡­Coordinator

    The Trainers School was built in a clearly demarcated area, upying a considerable portion ofnd. After AYues introduction, Terrance discovered that the school facilities here were much moreprehensive than those in Snowpoint City.

    Snowpoint Citys Pokmon Trainers School primarily enrolled young children who had not yet reached the age to be Trainers.

    On the other hand, Rustboro Citys Trainers School had four different sses, even more than the sses at Crown Academy.

    These sses corresponded to Trainer, Coordinator, Breeder, and Beginner ss for young children.

    I attended Beginner ss here back in the day. However, I didnt continue in the Trainer ss; instead, I chose to be an apprentice at the Rustboro Gym, AYue exined. Terrance, which one are you interested in?

    Do they have a ss for Coordinators here? Terrance asked, surprised.

    He wasnt surprised that there is a Breeder ss. Both Trainer and Breeder were professions that existed since the inception of the Pokmon League, closely intertwined with the historical development of Pokmon Trainers. It can be said that their origins are deeply rooted and intertwined.

    However, professions like Coordinator had only emerged in thest few decades, gradually gaining poprity. In the past, it was something pioneers explored on their own.

    Hahathis is rather embarrassing to admit. AYue scratched his head. It turned out that the ss for teaching Coordinators was currently just an empty shell, unable to gather enough students to form aplete ss.

    Terrance had a look of as expected on his face, In that case, Im quite interested in the Beginner ss.

    It was normal for the Coordinator ss not to be fully formed. Even the ss at Crown Academy wouldnt have formed so early if it werent for the sponsorship from Pokmon Contest authorities.

    This Beginner ss differed from Crown Academys Beginner ss. Crown Academy taught young people who already have Trainer qualifications some direct essentials about battling.

    This included actualbat drills, participating in real Gym Battles, battles with type disadvantages, endgame battles, and someplex strategy tutorials.

    On the other hand, this Beginner ss is more like early education, responsible for nurturing childrens concepts of Trainers, Breeders, Coordinators, and providing in-depth instruction or reinforcement of the Pokmon knowledge taught in primary schools.

    There arent many people who can afford toe here for schooling. Not every family is willing to spend money to send their children here, AYue pointed out the dilemma of the Trainers School. Although the education provided here was more enjoyable for childrenpared to thenguage and math taught in primary schools..But no matter how you look at it, it seems more like an extracurricr ss.

    Only during leisure time do the childrene here for sses. You are in luck today, most of them should be here.

    Walking towards the direction of the Beginner ss, they encountered a bearded middle-aged man.

    Oh my, isnt this AYue? Howe you have time toe back to school? the middle-aged man in red clothes eximed.

    Teacher Terra, its your turn to be on duty today! AYue greeted.

    This is Terrance; I want to show him around the Beginner ss. Is it convenient now?

    Let me thinkfor the Beginner ss, they should be watching Pokmon anime right now, right? the middle-aged man pondered. Wait until it is over, and then youll have time.

    Ah, I see! Thank you very much, AYue said.

    Teacher Terra smiled and nodded at Terrance, who reciprocated with a smile. Standing outside the Beginner ss ssroom, AYue and Terrance patiently waited. After approximately twenty minutes, with cheers echoing, a group of children ran out.

    Wait, all of you!!

    Following the children who ran out like crazy, a scolding voice could be heard. Terrance and AYue stood dumbfounded on the side, watching an annoyed girl with ash-brown hair run out, yelling at the kids.

    It was evident that this girl was genuinely angry. Her ck skirt and ponytails swayed vigorously with each shout.

    HeheRoxanne, let them y for a while.

    But Teacher Izumi, they havent finished their homework. Isnt it time to rest after finishing homework? Roxanne couldntprehend.

    The person called Teacher Izumi was quite old, with only a few strands of hair remaining on the head. From a distance, it looked like a bald head.

    Let them rest when its time to rest. As for homework, let them do it during rest time. Its the same, isnt it?

    Roxanne, you wont pass your internship like this. Teaching the Beginner ss is all about making the children like you, to feel close to you.

    I understand, Teacher Izumi Roxanne replied, sounding somewhat defeated.

    Also, we have guests here. Both Teacher Izumi and Roxanne turned towards Terrance and AYue.

    Miss Roxannewhat are you doing here? AYue eyes widened as he looked at Roxanne in surprise.

    The so-called Roxanne was none other than Rustboro Gyms Gym Trainer, a genius student who loves rocks!

    AYue deeply respected this junior of his, who had be a Gym Trainer. In other words, Roxanne was a typical top student, no matter how you look at it.

    Oh, isnt this AYue Roxanne looked at AYue, unsure: I got tired of Gym Battles, so I wanted to intern as a teacher.

    And you, why did youe back to school? AYue had known Roxanne since their time as apprentice at Rustboro Gym, so they spoke casually.

    We have a Trainer visiting.

    Teacher Izumi eximed, Haha, thats even better. The kids now have a reason to rest first.

    Terrance, standing beside AYue, quickly introduced himself, Im Terrance from Farbor Town, currently on a journey collecting RibbonsI hope Im not disturbing.

    At first, Teacher Izumi and Roxanne didnt think much of it. They had seen enough Trainers. However, after Terrance finished introducing himself, their expressions changed, looking at him with joy.

    Terrance, are you a Coordinator? Teacher Izumi asked with slight surprise. Compared to Trainers, there were fewer Coordinators.

    From the fact that the current Coordinator ss is still a shell, one could see how few Coordinators there were.

    So, a Coordinator visiting Trainers School was exceptionally rare.

    Teacher Izumi had been worrying about how to let the children understand the Coordinator profession. If they didnt see a real Coordinator, the descriptions would seem too nd for children.

    The Coordinator ss hadnt fully formed yet, and there were no proper Coordinator teachers at the moment.

    The appearance of Terrance was indeed unexpected for Teacher Izumi. He just didnt know how good Terrance was.

    So, he asked in a roundabout way, Coordinator, huh? Good, good. Terrance, are you just starting your journey as a Coordinator?

    Its been a while, uh Ive already collected two Ribbons. Terrance replied.

    Two Ribbons.

    With this information, Teacher Izumi knew that Terrance was a legitimate Coordinator. A Coordinator who hadnt even collected a Ribbon, if not a beginner, would be considered mediocre.

    If someone had obtained Ribbons, it indicated some proficiency in the field of Coordinator.

    In Teacher Izumis eyes, Terrance, with two Ribbons, was already an impressive Coordinator. So, he became even more pleased.

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 Chapter 172: Stevenâ€™s message

    Chapter 172: Steven¡¯s message

    After a brief introduction, Teacher Izumi informed Terrance about the current situation of the many Trainers Schools and made a request for Terrance to give a lesson to the children.

    Teaching, huh Terrance felt a bit hesitant upon hearing this word.

    It wasnt that he didnt want to, but rather whether in his past life or present, he was fundamentally a student. Teaching knowledge in front of a group of people was something he was genuinely worried about not doing well.

    Even if he were to engage in a battle or a Pokmon Contest, he wouldnt be worried because he has undergone specialized training. However, this impromptu teaching was difficult for him.

    Hey theyre just a bunch of kids. Just talk about your stories casually; theres no need for any profound knowledge, Teacher Izumi said.

    It made sense, and Terrance found himself speechless.

    Alright then, Ill just say a few words casually, Terrance said.

    Receiving Terrances agreement, Teacher Izumi immediately smugly instructed Roxanne to call back the students, and AYue went to help as well.

    At this point, Terrance began organizing the thoughts in his mind. He wasnt the kind of person who could speak off the cuff for half an hour

    Wow, a Coordinator!

    Im looking forward to it.

    Whats a Coordinator?

    Are they as strong as Gym Trainers?

    A group of kids looked up, and one little girl with a runny nose tugged at Roxannes skirt and asked.

    In her eyes, Teacher Roxanne was quite strong.

    Coordinators they are all amazing people, Roxanne smiled.

    In her view, unlike Trainers, Coordinators were individuals who delved into the intricacies of Pokmon moves, and were masters at creating miracles.

    However, most Coordinators might not live up to Roxannes evaluation.

    Looking at the rows of children sitting below, Terrance raised an eyebrow; he finally understood the challenges teachers faced.

    Each of the kids below were sitting in all sorts of positions, some even picking their noses. It considerably dampened Terrances enthusiasm.

    However, considering the young age of these children, Terrance decided not to dwell on it too much.

    At least no one was causing trouble, indicating that this group of kids was still quite adorable.

    Hello, everyone. I assume you all know by now that I am a Coordinator. Let me introduce myself first; Im Terrance, Im quite happy to meet you all here today Terrance said.

    There should be apuse here, right?

    Following Terrances impression of how things usually went, there should have been apuse at this moment. Fortunately, reality responded to Terrance, providing a rare moment of satisfaction.

    Fortunately, right after he finished speaking, there wasnt a wave of voices echoing below: How happy?! How happy?!

    I dont think many of you know about the Coordinator profession, do you?

    Let me briefly exin it to you in simple terms.

    Different from Trainers, Coordinators aim for the title of Top Coordinator in the Grand Festival. They are a type of Trainer who collects Ribbons by participating in Pokmon Contests.

    If we were to talk about the difference between Coordinators and traditional Trainers its probably how they use Pokmon moves.

    On the Trainers stage, we often see passionate and intense battles. In contrast, on the Coordinators stage, its more about the clever use of moves, countering each others moves, and defeating the opponent with a series of closely linked moves.

    Uh As Terrance was speaking, he saw a young boy below revealing a toothy grin, causing him to momentarily forget his words.

    However, in the face of such a situation, Terrance was well-prepared. He had a definite backup n, ready to handle any situation that arose.

    So, everyone, would you like to see how a Coordinator performs? Terrance asked warmly.

    Yes~~~~~ scattered responses rang out.

    Upon hearing that Terrance was preparing to give the children a live performance, AYue, Roxanne, and Teacher Izumi were momentarily stunned. Then, with excitement, they organized the children, Everyone, quiet down! Big brother Terrance is going to perform for you. Be good and listen, no mischief, okay?

    Stepping out of the ssroom door, they were met with the vast training ground outside.

    Terrance hesitated for a moment. He initially wanted to use Altaria, but eventually, he abandoned that n.

    Since it wasnt a Pokmon Contest anyway, there was no need to constantlye up with new performances. In this case, it was better to leave it to Beautifly.

    Beautiflyyy~~~ Upon Beautiflys graceful entrance, the children looked on in amazement. Beautifly, a Pokmon familiar to the people of Hoenn, was well-known to the children. However, familiarity bred curiosity, and the children wondered what kind of performance Beautifly would put on.

    Terrances answer wasElectric Whirlpool!

    As silk threads resembling silver chains shot up like a fountain, then, following the air currents, they spiraled in a rhythmic pattern.

    The threads slowly formed the shape of a whirlpool, and then Crackle, crackle, the crowd, focused on Beautiflys move, heard a sound.

    It was the sound of electricity. A current of electricity flowed into the threads, causing the white whirlpool to instantly change, shining with a golden light!

    Compared to a year ago, Beautiflys performance was smoother and faster.

    In just a dozen seconds, a golden whirlpool, covering over half of the training ground, towered above the childrens heads, akin to a shimmering sea of thunder, simr to dark clouds devouring the lightning, creating a breathtaking sight.

    Crackle

    Especially the process of the white whirlpool turning into the golden whirlpool further excited the children.

    The stark contrast between the before and after scenes heightened the aesthetic beauty and impact of the golden Electric Whirlpool, elevating it to a whole new level.

    On the continuously swirling Whirlpool, golden electric currents flowed, emitting a dazzling, scorching glow, as if adorned with ayer of gold. It resembled the sparkling waves on a golden sea, a spectacle that could only be described as miraculous.

    The samebination of moves performed in different settings still evoked the same level of shock.

    Teacher Izumi stared nkly at Terrances performance. He hadnt expected that a Coordinator who was just here for a tour would possess such skills.

    As for AYue, despite having met Terrance once, he waspletely unaware of his Coordinator skills.

    Roxanne, on the other hand, nibbled on her finger, gazing at the Electric Whirlpool in slight astonishment, a thought forming in her mind She wanted to

    Have a Gym Battle with Terrance!

    As a Gym Trainer, she suddenly realized she had never battled an outstanding Coordinator.

    Terrance ended it quite sessfully, but what made it awkward for him was that, immediately after finishing, the group of children suddenly surrounded him, shouting, I want to learn it! I want to learn it.

    Unbeknownst to those present, Terrance had inadvertently created a group of potential students for the Trainers Schools Coordinator ss.

    Then seeing that Terrance was in an awkward situation, the others quickly rescued him from the kids encirclement. However, at that moment, Terrance received a message.

    The sender of the message was.Steven.

    After quickly ncing through the contents of the message, Terrances expression changed. Steven had confirmed the origin of the meteorite, and the true nature of this meteorite left Terrance dumbfounded.

    He had never expected that the meteorite Altaria gave them had such a significant legend.

    However, based on the information provided by Steven, it seemed that the other party had truly put in a lot of effort; most of the information about the meteorite was detailed and thorough.

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 Chapter 173: Creation myth of Hoenn

    Chapter 173: Creation myth of Hoenn

    Based on Stevens message, Terrance gained new knowledge about the mysterious meteorite

    However, when ites to the true origin of the meteorite, one must trace it back to the creation myth of Hoenn.

    In the super ancient era, the Hoenn region is said to have been created after the appearance of Groudon and Kyogre. Groudon raised the continents, while Kyogre filled the seas, resulting in the formation of the Hoenn region.

    After these two Pokmon met, a monumental battle ensued in their quest to expand their territories. As a result, the current Hoenn region is scattered with inds because of that battle.

    In the end, to prevent the endless battle between the two Pokmon, Rayquaza descended and suppressed them. The two Super-ancient Pokmon were then banished to unknownnds, gradually bing a legend over time.

    Of course, theplete formation of Hoenn was not solely caused by these three Pokmon. Regigigas movement between the continents also yed a crucial role in forming Hoenn region.

    Connecting Terrances information about the history of the meteorite, Steven confirmed and unearthed the history of Sootopolis City.

    Thousands of years ago, a massive meteorite fell into the ocean, and the meteorite craterter became the present-day Sootopolis City.

    Several yearster, Kyogre and Groudon again shed over natural energy. Ancestors discovered a mysterious rainbow-colored meteorite brought by the gigantic meteorite and prayed to it. This prompted Rayquaza to descend once again, driving away the two battling Pokmon.

    The gigantic meteorite that fell into the ocean could be considered the source which created Sootopolis City.

    Subsequently, to prevent this ce from facing cmities again, the Sky Pir was erected to enshrine the rainbow-colored meteorite.

    However, after summoning the Rayquaza, the meteorite seemed to have depleted all its energy, slowly turning from a rainbow-colored meteorite to an ordinary meteorite.

    Upon learning the origin of the mysterious meteorite from Terrance and connecting it to the Meteor Falls and Sootopolis Citys history, Steven discovered astonishing simrities between the two meteorites.

    Through some investigation, Steven also learned about the manifestations of the energy-depleted rainbow-colored meteorite, where it undergoes a continuous process of degradationtheres a stage that resembles the current meteorite in Terrances possession.

    Isnt this a bit too exaggerated? Terrance muttered inwardly in shock. This meteorite had a connection to Rayquaza?

    The message he received indeed shook Terrance to the core, causing him to be somewhat distracted as he toured the Trainers School.

    Moreover, in the text message, Steven was waiting for Terrances reply via a video call.

    Mr. Terrance, I wonder if youre interested in having a Gym Battle at Rustboro Gym?

    Before parting ways, Roxanne extended an invitation to Terrance. However, Terrance had no intention of challenging the League Conference at the moment. With the matter of the meteorite awaiting further investigation, he had no inclination to challenge the Gym either.

    So, Terrance tactfully refused Roxanne.

    Well then, if you ever have the time, feel free toe to Rustboro Gym for a challenge. Ill continue to improve my strength, Roxanne said.

    Thanking AYue and the others, the young students reluctantly bid farewell to Terrance.

    By the way, Terrance, arent you nning to participate in the uing Pokmon Contest in Rustboro City?

    AYue suddenly remembered something. The children couldnt forget Terrances performance, and if they attended the Pokmon Contest, they could witness Terrances performance again.

    While tickets need to be purchased and there are limits on their avability, there is still a chance to obtain them if one is determined enough.

    After gaining a preliminary understanding of Coordinators, the children immediately developed a desire to watch the Pokmon Contest.

    Unfortunately, I cant. I just learned of an unexpected development, and theres a high chance Ill be leaving Rustboro City soon, possibly missing this Pokmon Contest, Terrance smiled bitterly.

    Among the things Steven told him was an invitation to a ce where they could better understand the meteorite.

    In other words, Terrance, who had arrived in Rustboro City not long ago, was about to leave for another ce.

    Since leaving Crown Academy, Terrance had been constantly on the move, never getting a moment of rest.

    Fortunately, Pokmon Contests are held frequently. During the interval between Grand Festivals, there are almost dozens of contests held, so there is no need to worry.

    .

    ..

    Pokemon Center.

    Terrance and Steven made contact again, and as the screen shed, Stevens figure appeared on the other side.

    Terrance Ive been waiting for your call.

    Seeing Terrance, Steven instantly showed a surprised expression.

    Do you already know the origin of that meteorite?

    Theres a good chanceit has a significant connection to the rainbow-colored meteorite that created Sootopolis City and summoned Rayquaza!

    This isthe biggest surprise Ive encountered since I started searching for precious stones.

    Terrance didnt quite understand Stevens enthusiasm for stones, but if the meteorite was rted to Rayquaza, even Terrance himself started feeling excited.

    Legendary Pokmon.

    He hadnt seen a single one yet, and for a Breeder or Trainer, encountering Legendary Pokmon is simply a profound experience.

    If he could observe them up close, Terrance might be able to glean some insights from the Legendary Pokmon, obtaining invaluable knowledge that is unknown to others.

    This was also why many researchers, schrs and professors were obsessed with searching for the traces of Legendary Pokmon.

    Take Celebi for example Its ability to traverse through time and space, even if just slightly understood by people, would immediately spark a series of academic debates and lead to a new round of research and understanding of the world by the academicmunity.

    I already have a rough idea. I should have some free timeing up, but it wont be too much, Terrance said.

    Thats good, its enough, I wont take up too much of your time, Steven hastily added, Are you currently in Rustboro City?

    Yes.

    Alright, although I cant arrange a private helicopter, if its a ship, I believe it can be arranged.

    You take a ship to Lilycove City, Im waiting for you here.

    From Rustboro City to Lilycove City the distance wasnt short, but out of curiosity about the meteorite, Terrance readily agreed.

    Following that, the two exchanged some information, and then Terrance began waiting for Stevens so-called friend to contact him.

    If he could use a private yacht to get there, he should be able to save some unnecessary expenses

    Although these expenses werent much for Steven, Terrance still preferred to save where he could.

    Lilycove City

    Recalling Lilycove City, Terrance suddenly paused. He remembered that next to Lilycove City, there seemed to be a Safari Zone.

    Commonly known as a hunting zone, it was a vast natural area where Trainers could capture Pokmon.

    Then.if I go there along the way, there might be a chance to capture a new Pokmon?

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 Chapter 174: PokÃ©block

    Chapter 174: Pok¨¦block

    Rich peoples friends are also rich. Terrance was sitting in Stevens friends private yacht as he arrived in Lilycove City without much effort. After thanking the other party, Terrance stepped into Lilycove City.

    Terrance had never been to Lilycove City before, but he had learned about it from other sources. His first impression was that it was too crowded.

    It was to be expected; Lilycove City was known as thergest city in Hoenn and even had a reputation as one of the worlds top six cities.

    Speaking of which, theres also a Pokmon Contest Hall here. I wonder when the contest will be held. I should find out when I have some free time.

    Upon arriving in Lilycove City, Terrance immediately contacted Steven, but much to his ire, Steven had stood him up.

    Initially, Steven had said he would wait for Terrance in Lilycove City. However, while Terrance was on his way from Rustboro City to Lilycove City, Steven had already left.

    Haha Sorry about that. I heard news about precious stones in Fortree City, so I couldnt resist going to check it out first.

    How about this: Ill wait for you at the Weather Institute west of Fortree City. They have collected a lot of information about Super-ancient Pokmon, and my corporation also has research facilities. Bringing the meteorite here isnt a bad idea, Steven left this message.

    F*ck!

    Terrance cursed inwardly. He had a meteorite that might be rted to Rayquaza, yet Steven was actually lured away by information about some unknown stones. He was too easily swayed.

    Actually, what frustrated Terrance was that he would have to make his way to the Weather Institute by himself. He had thought Steven would be waiting for him and then have a special car to pick them up.

    Even if the journey wouldnt be physically demanding, Terrance still didnt want to walk there himself.

    Oh well, I can take the opportunity to visit the Safari Zone on the way

    As for Steven, he can spend some more time searching for stones.

    Terrance made a decision: he would first visit the Safari Zone. As for Steven, he could wait a little longer.

    Lilycove City was a city in the eastern part of the Hoenn region that connectednd and sea. Being a coastal city, it naturally had a variety of Water-type Pokmon nearby.

    Terrance considered his team and felt that he wascking a Water-type Pokmon. He was nning to catch one, but after observing the surroundings, he had to abandon that n.

    ces near the sea were either upied by various shipyards or they were deste areas. Apart from one or two sshing Magikarp, there were hardly any other Water-type Pokmon in sight.

    Moreover, Terrance wasnt willing to catch any random Pokmon. He also had to consider how well that Pokmon had developed in its natural environment.

    Those with good development would naturally have decent innate abilities or they may have an advantage in terms of personality. Otherwise, they wouldnt thrive so well in the wild.

    As for Gyaradosits not bad either.

    Terrance contemted inwardly. Among Water-type Pokmon, Gyarados was a rtively good choice. If he could tame a Gyarados, it would undoubtedly be a powerful asset.

    However, with the vast numbers of Magikarp, finding one with talent that could satisfy him would be extremely challenging.

    Terrance didnt linger in Lilycove City for long. After a brief rest at the Pokmon Center, he headed towards Fortree City.

    The task of capturing Pokmon was also set to begin once he entered the Safari Zone.

    However, just as Terrance was about to leave Lilycove City, his steps were drawn to a halt.

    He heard a piece of news, and for a Breeder like him, this news was undoubtedly a big cake, the kind he really wanted to get a taste of.

    Thetest Pokblock Maker is now avable for public trial!

    Dont miss out on this opportunity! Its a brand new machineunched by the Pokmon Contest in coboration with the Breeder Association!!

    Upon hearing this unfamiliar advertisement, Terrance stopped someone to inquire about it.

    Pokblock Maker.Its said to be a machine that can easily make Pokmon food.

    Even some Breeders skilled in making Pokmon food have praised the nutritional value of Pokblocks.

    But this machine hasnt been around for long; it only recently appeared in Lilycove City.

    A machine that makes Pokmon food?

    Terrance slowed his pace and retraced his steps back into Lilycove City, wanting to see what kind of magical machine it was.

    The fact that even skilled Breeders admired ithad technology really advanced to such a degree?

    The public testing hadnt started yet. The location was set in the Pokmon Contest Hall, which could amodate many people.

    Listening to the advertisement, Terrance understood what was going on. Apparently, this machine had only recently been developed, and although its quality was assured, itcked reputation.

    Doing something like this in the city with thergest poption in the Hoenn region would generate a lot of free publicity if even a fraction of the people epted this Pokblock.

    Then, through word of mouth, Pokblocks would enter everyones sight. Such grassroot promotion was much more convincing than advertising in various institutions.

    Seeing is believing, even if its not true. Moreover, both grassroot and media publicity can work hand in hand without interfering with each other.

    Pokmon Contest and Breeder Associations joint creation Terrance pondered. If sessful, this would be a huge publicity boost for Pokmon Contests as well.

    But what Terrance was most curious about was how the machine could make food that was suitable for Pokmons taste. Each type of food was a test of the makers skill and knowledge

    In theory, different Pokmon have different tastes. Could a machine that mass-produces food guarantee the efficient use of ingredients?

    By the time of the public testing, a considerable crowd had gathered, mostly people who had arrived early and were waiting here.

    The fourth round of public demonstration is starting. Finally managed to squeeze to the front this time, I have to see it for myself.

    Tsk its because yourezy, always oversleeping.

    H-how can you me me for that? Its not my fault if I sleep a lot!

    A crowd of people squeezed to the front, where the security team was maintaining the order in front of the Pokmon Contest venue, allowing people to enter in batches.

    There were just too many people in Lilycove City, not only residents but also outsiders like Terrance, which led to this crowded situation.

    Even at the Pokmon Contest Hall, it was impossible to amodate so many people at once.

    But thats exactly what the organizers wanted. Due to limited space, people were let in batch by batch, creating an invisible form of publicity.

    Once the word got out andbined with extensive advertising, Pokblocks would surely be well-known and epted by most Trainers.

    Our goal is to prate the market in Hoenn within three years, making Pokblocks a must-have for travelers in Hoenn then, starting from Hoenn, well gradually expand into other regions markets.

    This was the initial goal set for Pokblocks. Within three years, they aimed to make Pokblocks popr throughout Hoenn and turn them into an essential item.

    And the people like Terrance, who entered the Pokmon Contest Hall and received the official rmendations, were the first batch of witnesses.

    Now, Terrance, after being let in, followed a staff member to a huge machine

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 Chapter 175: It has face paralysis!

    Chapter 175: It has face paralysis!

    While conversing with the staff, Terrance had already heard a detailed introduction about Pokblocks and the machine that produces them.

    However Terrance still remained skeptical.

    He couldnt believe that the food produced by a machine capable of mass production could have any good effect on Pokmons growth.

    Even more unbelievable was the idea that Pokblocks could surpass the carefully crafted food tailored by Breeders for Pokmon.

    Terrance leaned in to observe the Pokblock Machine, unconcerned about how he must have looked poking and prodding.

    Even though the people around him gave him strange looks, he didnt give up on the chance to get a clear look at the machine.

    Quite interesting

    From the outside, it wasnt apparent how it worked, but in terms of usability, the machine was quite easy to use.

    I heard this was developed by a Breeder team led by Mr. Lynn, who has earned the title of Senior Breeder for his expertise in making Pokmon food, in coboration with the Pokmon Contest officials

    A Senior Breeder who got promoted using Pokmon food as his field? Terrance mused to himself.

    To get promoted to Senior Breeder through food undoubtedly belonged to the more challenging category. Because making food was essentially a Breeders basic skill, and in this field where everyone was proficient, innovating further was even more difficult.

    Yeah, Mr. Lynn is amazing. I heard this coboration with the Pokmon Contest officials was to honor the Top Breeders

    Top Breeder!

    To earn such a title, one must make contributions to the Pokmon or Trainermunity that were evesting and groundbreaking.

    Just like Master Victor, whose achievements in gics are unmatched, its said that the Leagues program for breeding Starter Pokmon has had the assistance of Master Victor Many aspects of it reportedly incorporate research findings from Master Victor.

    Wanting to achieve the title of Top Breeder through the Pokblock Machine

    Receiving this information, Terrance scrutinized it even more carefully.

    Please step back a bit

    The audience crowding around, eager to observe the working of the Pokblock Machine up close, prompted the security guard nearby to start shooing them away. Step back, stay outside the circle.

    Aw!

    The crowd reluctantly stepped back.

    Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

    Immediately after, to the amazement of the audience, the staff began operating the Pokblock Machine.

    Is there anyone from the audience willing to cooperate?!

    To ensure authenticity and verify that the Pokblocks produced by the machine were indeed edible and suitable for Pokmon, the staff member looked at the crowd.

    Me me me me!!

    In the next moment, Terrance was the first to raise his hand eagerly.

    Alright lets go with him. The staff member smiled. Everyone, please make some space. Also, release Pokmon which is preferably of smaller size.

    Smaller size

    Terrance nodded, thinking of releasing Growlithe, but as his hand touched the Pok Ball, he immediately withdrew it, sweat breaking out.

    What if what if Growlithe suddenly got excited and damaged the machine?

    Even though the chances were slim, Terrances finger twitched, moving to Beautiflys Pok Ball instead.

    Its going to be this one. Terrance said.

    Alright Beautifly it is.

    The staff member checked then took out a booklet and carefully flipped through it.

    For Beautifly these berries should do. They murmured to themselves.

    Hmm Terrance watched curiously.

    However, the next actions of the staff, along with the operation of the Pokblock Machine,pletely stunned Terrance.

    The staff brought several Berries and directly poured them into the machine. With the sound of the machine operating, several small square blocks, the size of fingernails, were squeezed out.

    So, this is Pokblock. Terrance scrutinized skeptically.

    Yes, Pokblock. Lets have Beautifly try it. The staff smiled. After tests, thisbination would definitely work.

    Beautifly would instantly fall in love with Pokblock.

    However, amidst the anticipation of the crowd eager to see the effects of Pokblock, after hearing so many rumors, now they could finally see it with their own eyes.

    Terrance held a small piece of Pokblock and ced it near Beautiflys mouth.

    And then, Beautifly swallowed it.

    All eyes were on Beautifly, including the staff members, but

    Unlike the previous experiment, Beautifly should have shown a joyful, satisfied expression, but none of that appeared on Beautiflys face.

    The audience was bewildered.

    The staff member was dumbfounded.

    This was different from the initial tests.

    Terrance was also taken aback. As Beautiflys Breeder, he knew Beautifly best

    For Beautifly, this Pokblock, although not bad, was almost ordinary,cking any distinctiveness.

    One could even say that it had grown tired of this level of food long ago!!

    Wow!! Terrance spoke up at this moment.

    Beautifly it really likes the Pokblock. Terrance said.

    ??? The staff member, the crowd.

    But I dont see any change in your Beautiflys expression A middle-aged man beside Terrance remarked.

    Its not the Pokblocks fault, um, my Beautifly, it has face paralysis. Terrance exined.

    Haha looks like its a sess then. Who else wants to try? Lets invite the next audience member. The staff member wiped his sweat, unsure of what went wrong.

    Fortunately, after the next audience member released their Pokmon, everything went as nned, and the Pokmon that ate the Pokblock immediately expressed satisfaction.

    But due to Terrance, the staff member felt it wasnt enough and continued to invite several more audience members. Only after these Pokmon all showed satisfied expressions did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

    It seems that there was just a small mishap with Terrance.

    After numerous tests by the audience, everyone finally believed in the effectiveness of Pokblock, astonished and curious as they looked at the machine.

    You see, even the Pokmon food they bought didnt satisfy their Pokmon as much as this Pokblock did.

    A Trainer swallowed nervously, eagerly asking, Um, excuse me, are there smaller models of this machine? How much does it cost?

    The staff hesitated, For now we only have this model.

    The Trainer immediately felt disappointed. Although making Pokblock was convenient and his Pokmon liked it, thisrge machine was several sizes too big for him to carry.

    And currently, its not avable for sale. the staff member added.

    With this, everyone interested in Pokblock could onlye to ces with the Pokblock Machine to make Pokblock. However, Pokblock was small and convenient, and reportedly had remarkable nutritional value and special effects, which caught the attention of most people.

    Only Terrance couldnt help but purse his lips inadvertently.

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 Chapter 176: Not a Prophet

    Chapter 176: Not a Prophet

    After watching for so long, if he couldnt understand it, he wouldnt deserve the title of Breeder.

    In the end, although this Pokblock was good and convenient, it was prepared for Trainers or people who needed to buy Pokmon food, or for those who made low-quality food themselves.

    For Terrance, this Pokblock waspletely worthless.

    Terrance also almost understood its working principle, which was probably tobine and blend Berries suitable for a certain Pokmon, and then crush and condense them into a block in the machine.

    During this time, under some unknown process, the nutritions of the Berries were cleverly sealed into the block, which was also the highlight of this machine.

    Thebination of Berries for different Pokmon should have been researched by that Senior Breeder.

    Indeed, the taste of Pokblocks made from these Berries suited the majority of Pokmon, which was already beyond the usual Pokmon food.

    It seemsthe achievements of this Senior Breeder Lynn in food production were really not just talk.

    However, there were also drawbacks, which Terrance noticed. Pokblocks still couldnt surpass handmade Pokmon food, at least not for now.

    For Beautifly, this Pokblock was just extremely ordinary food, without any distinguishing features, and its nutritional value and taste couldnt even bepared with what it currently eats.

    Currently, the food Terrances Pokmon eat was the most suitable one he makes based on their tastes, growth conditions, training intensity, after consulting a lot of information, and asking several skilled Breeders within the academy who were good at making Pokmon food. Although it couldnt be said to be the best, it was extremely suitable, cleverly matching their growth progress.

    And the biggest credit for this was the guidance given by Teacher Teresa. After her guidance, the food Terrance made for the Pokmon surpassed ordinary nutrition products, both in nutritional value and taste.

    Terrance had asked Teresas Breeder level but she just smiled and brushed it off, and he had asked other teachers, but they didnt know either.

    This puzzled Terrance a lot. Could it be that Teacher Teresa hadnt been certified as a Breeder? But her skill in making Pokmon food was indeed very impressive and unique, at least different from any concept on the market, showing a personal style.

    Terrance suspected whether her skill in making Pokmon food was a legacy of an ancient trade passed down in her family, some kind of special secret recipe?

    Anyway, although the food Terrances Pokmon ate was not perfect, it was the most suitable. With continuous improvement in food, the food Terrance gave them had reached a level which was extremelypatible with them.

    So, ustomed to delicacies, why would they care about Pokblocks? Even if Pokblocks were superior to the food on the market, they were not enough to satisfy Pokmon belonging to an excellent Breeder.

    Terrance understood this point, so he quickly defused the situation.

    Overall, this demonstration was sessful. Many people were attracted to the Pokblock Machine and became interested in this new thing, Pokblocks.

    After this batch was over, people dispersed, and Terrance left too.

    But someone immediately called out to him. Terrance looked over and saw a youngster next to him.

    Phew, you could really walk fast. I almost couldnt catch up, the person gasped.

    May I ask is there something you need? Terrance asked, surprised.

    I just want to confirm your Beautifly really doesnt like that Pokblock, right? the person said.

    Why do you say that? Terrance was curious.

    The youngster said, Im a Pokmon Professor, an apprentice kind, but I can confirm that your Beautifly is fine, so the so-called face paralysis you mentioned doesnt exist.

    You chased me for such a long time just for this? Terrance was speechless.

    Ohh, yes, Id feel uneasy if I didnt rify it, the other person said.

    Um, Im Bianca, could you satisfy my curiosity, please? the youngster said, lowering their tone, Why is it that even though your Beautifly doesnt like it, you still said the Pokblock is good?

    This person was quick to act, grabbing Terrances hand, almost calling him big brother.

    I didnt lie. Although Beautifly doesnt like it, that Pokblock is still decent, Terrance said helplessly.

    Why? the other person was puzzled.

    Because I tried it too, Terrance said seriously, While feeding Beautifly, I also tasted it.

    For most or ny-nine percent of Beautifly, that Pokblock can be considered a delicious nutritional product.

    Then, why Bianca was still puzzled.

    In short, my Beautifly is a bit special, thats all, Terrance said.

    Specialwell, big brother, whats your opinion on this Pokblock Machine? Bianca asked again.

    Opinion? Terrance chuckled. This Bianca was quite a weirdo, and when did he be big brother?

    Why is this Bianca asking about everything!

    However,ymen watch the excitement, while experts discern the intricacies.

    Terrance believed that this Pokblock Machine wouldnt spread widely in a short time.

    Firstly, the other party said that currently there was only that model of the machine, which was too restrictive. If it could be like a Pokdex, no even if it could fit into a backpack, it wouldnt face such an awkward situation.

    So, this Pokblock Machine was destined not to be a standard for Trainers like the Pokdex, which, in a sense, already limited its usefulness.

    Secondly!

    Based on current observations, the raw ingredients for making the food were fixed, which meant that the taste of Pokblocks for each Pokmon was fixed!

    Pokmon also have senses. Even if something is delicious and nutritious, if they get used to one taste, theyll get tired of it over time.

    This was something that couldnt be changed no matter what.

    So, this Pokblock Machine was also doomed not tost like the healing machine at the Pokmon Center.

    Fixed recipes and fixed production locations would severely limit the usefulness of the Pokblock Machine.

    If you wanted the Pokblock Machine tost long, there needed to be morebinations suitable for different Pokmon.

    Even for Pokmon with different personalities, there should be choices avable, and then, they have to continuously improve the machine, striving for convenience.

    If the creator could concoct food for different types and personalities of Pokmon, not using a fixed temte but understanding the tastes of Pokmon and blending them, then the Pokblock Machine would truly have a ce.

    Like this it would be no less than having a Breeder skilled in making food apanying you. Whether for Trainers or ordinary people raising Pokmon, this machine would be an excellent assistant.

    However, based on current observations, it hasnt reached such an envisioned level yet. Its no wonder they havent started promoting it widely; perhaps the developers also understand the shorings of the current Pokblock Machine.

    Improvements and wider eptance, through continuous experimentation andbinations based on the principle of Pokblocks, require a process. Perhaps the other party wants to let a group of pioneerse up with more Berrybinations themselves to optimize the Pokblocks.

    After all, this is a huge project, and individual efforts are ultimately limited.

    After thinking carefully, Terrance somewhat understood, but exining it would be too troublesome. He didnt want to slowly exin it to Bianca, and doing so would be too ostentatious.

    Anyway, for a few years, it would be difficult to promote this Pokblock Machine. If this event is sessful, theres also a high possibility that its heading in the direction Terrance envisioned.

    But even if Terrances guess is correct, he doesnt want to be a prophet.

    So he directly found an excuse, shook off Bianca, and dashed towards the Safari Zone. When he left Lilycove City, Terrance suddenly realized that he didnt need to walk so much After all, he had Altaria to ride.

    [TN: Biancas gender hasnt been mentioned in the chapter, so Im not sure if its an original character or the character Bianca from Pokemon world. I will change the name if its mentioned that Bianca is male inter chapters.]

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 Chapter 177: Safari Zone

    Chapter 177: Safari Zone

    Safari Zone is located on Hoenn Route 121, upying a vast area, almost like a closed natural reserve.

    Terrance couldnt find the entrance, but near the boundary, he was stopped by a Tropius.

    As it turned out, there were several Tropius and guardians near the Safari Zone, specifically to prevent outsiders from illegally entering the Safari Zone from the air.

    Terrance, under the instructions of the other party, found the direction of the entrance, and then, after flying with Altaria for a while, saw a building.

    Safari Zone.

    Currently, the rule is that as long as you have a Pokdex and pay an entrance fee of 500 PokeDor, you can enter and capture Pokmon with the 30 Safari Balls provided. [TN: Ive changed the currency from yuan to PokeDor.]

    The entrance fee is very cheapit is within the range that anyone can afford, or a price that they can easily pay.

    However, a ce where Pokmon can be freely captured naturally wouldnt have such simple conditions.

    500 PokeDor entrance fee is just the surface.

    Trainers entering the Safari Zone need to record their entry time with the Pokdex, and the longer they stay, the more money they have to spend.

    The first way the Safari Zone profits is through a time-based fee.

    As time goes on, beyond the restricted time limit, the amount of money required to pay for the exceeded portion will increase gradually, almost following a trajectory simr to an arithmetic progression.

    Another thing to consider is that the Safari Zone does not actually allow unlimited use of 30 Safari Balls.

    Otherwise, even though the Safari Zone is vast and there are many Pokmon, it definitely couldnt handle Trainers capturing them recklessly as in no time, all the Pokmon inside would surely be captured by the Trainers.

    So, this leads to another rule of the Safari Zone.

    For every Safari Ball used, even if unsessful, the Safari Ball is considered used and requires payment equivalent to the price of one Safari Ball.

    Additionally, if a Safari Ball sessfully captures a Pokmon, depending on the species of Pokmon, a certain Pokmon tax must be paid to the Safari Zone owners.

    Within the Safari Zone, the Pokmon tax for capturing a Magikarp and Goldeen is definitely not the same as capturing a Scyther or Gyarados.

    And this Pokmon tax, much like donations, is said to contribute to the sustainable development of the Safari Zone.

    So if you really think that the Safari Zone is a ce where you can just catch Pokmon as you please, then you are too naive.

    Otherwise, in a few years, Safari Zone would definitely be a wastnd, with not a single Pokmon in sight.

    This has happened before in the Safari Zone, where Trainers have captured Pokmon recklessly, leading to environmental devastation. So the rules have been changed and improved over time.

    Moreover, even if you do manage to capture 30 Pokmonthere probably arent many Trainers who have the energy to take care of them all, so its simply not worth it.

    However!

    The Safari Zone is still one of the benefits for the Trainermunity. Even if they rack their brains and restrict catching, including charging a fee, these days, anyone who can be a Trainer

    How many of them have poor families, and how many of themck this little amount of money?

    So, even if they charge, it couldnt be too outrageous. This has led to some entric Trainers using up all their Safari Balls, capturing as many as they can

    As for me just finding one or two Pokmon that I like is enough, thought Terrance.

    If they cant be found, even if it means wasting money, he absolutely wouldnt capture them indiscriminately.

    After paying the 500 PokeDor entrance fee ording to the procedure, Terrance obtained the qualification to entermoreoverhe was warned not to engage in Pokmon battles.

    Regarding this point a faint smile crossed Terrances lips. The other partys firm attitude was like a direct reminder.

    Generally, violent means of capturing Pokmon, i.e., battles, are not allowed within the Safari Zone.

    But in the vast zone, no one could meticulously supervise every Trainer.

    So, in some cases, most people ignore this rule, which made the uncle who owned the zone very helpless.

    Except for emphasizing verbally again and again, there is nothing he could do.

    What a cute uncle Terrance chuckled, but if he really encountered a Pokmon he liked and was forced into a battle situation, he would definitely ignore this rule under permissible conditions.

    However, if such a situation didnt arise, Terrance had no need to render Pokmon defenseless through battles and then capture them recklessly.

    Not allowing Pokmon battle this point was still aimed at those Trainers who captured Pokmon recklessly after fighting them.

    For Trainers like Terrance who originally intended to capture only one Pokmon, this rule was actually unnecessary.

    Safari Zone is vast, and if you enter it without a clear itinerary, its easy to get lost.

    Before entering, its best to decide on a destination and route.

    Based on the experiences of some predecessors, the habitats of the Pokmon inside were roughly divided.

    For example, Terrance set his sight on ake, his most desired next Pokmon being a Water Type.

    A rugged dirt road winds its way up, with green trees standing tall on both sides, their branches lush and foliage dense, obscuring the sky and forming a natural green passage.

    The path followed the valley, meandering through the forest, twisting and turning. Along this route, Terrance saw many Pokmon.

    The longer he walked, the more disappointed Terrance became.

    The mostmon Pokmon were Tauros, which is thanks to other Pokmons weaker breeding abilitypared to Bug Type Pokmon and due to their mating nature kicking in spring.

    This means that, if left unchecked, a few Tauros can form a new herd in just a few years.

    Terrance observed that the development of these Tauros was not very good. The climate in Hoenn wasnt very suitable for Tauros to grow. If they were in Kanto, these Tauros might grow better.

    As Terrance walked, he encountered a Rhyhorn, but this Rhyhorn was too calm. It didnt even stir as Terrance walked past it.

    Toozy or

    Terrance shook his head. Whatever the case, he gave up on this Rhyhorn.

    Next, he saw a Slowpoke that had wandered ontond. Although it was a Water Type Pokmon, it looked dumb and silly. Although Slowpoke couldnt be med as it was its nature but Terrance felt it would be troublesome to raise and thus didnt choose it.

    Average.

    The growth of these Pokmon could only be considered average; they hadnt reached the point of surprising Terrance.

    Helplessly, Terrance could only continue walking forward, and finally, a dark blueke appeared in his sight. The verdant grass by the water gently swayed in the wind, and a few Rattata scurried into the depths of the bushes at the sound It wasnt until this point that Terrance stopped walking.

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 Chapter 178: Going into the water

    Chapter 178: Going into the water

    Theke was surrounded by sshes of water. Terrance stopped in his tracks, sensing that something was amiss.

    Water Gun?

    No, it shouldnt be, Terrance looked around. The sshes were too scattered; it seemed like some powerful move had struck the surface of theke, causing the water droplets to scatter.

    It hadnt been long.

    Having made his assessment, Terrance immediately began to observe. Sure enough, there were still traces of battle around.

    Staryu, Goldeen, Magikarp, Barboach, Marill Ah.

    Standing behind a tree, Terrance watched for a while and could only spot these Pokmon.

    Terrance couldnt help but smile bitterly. These Pokmon mostly had a weak foundation and inferior strength. To grow well, he would need to spend a lot of effort and money to nurture them.

    If he had enough time, he wouldnt mind capturing a Pokmon whose personality was to his liking. Even if it had a weak foundation and a low starting point, he would be willing to nurture it diligently.

    But within a year, even he wasnt confident he could raise these Pokmon into a force capable of engaging in high-intensity battles.

    Patiencewhat he needed was patience.

    It hadnt been long since he entered the Safari Zone; he still had time to find a Pokmon with better potential.

    After a brief observation, Terrance made a decision. He would dive into theke to see if there were any Pokmon worth capturing.

    Simply searching on the shore would only reveal a handful of Water Type Pokmon.

    Mismagius, dont just idle around. Go to another ce for now.

    But dont go too far, just 20 minutes at most, thene back here.

    Terrance instructed Mismagius and took a deep breath before releasing Beautifly to keep watch above the water surface.

    Then, Terrance took off his clothes.

    Anticipating such a situation, Terrance hade prepared with a backpack full of gear.

    Ssh!

    He plunged into the water, the icy sensation instantly making Terrance shiver.

    He had already learned to swim before, and after undergoing short-term training of International Police, while not perfect, he was at least proficient enough to use them without error.

    Terrance didnt dare to go deep. He just dipped into theke to see if there were any Pokmon he hadnt noticed.

    However, after staying in the water for just a minute, Terrance gave up.

    It was too blurry. While underwater, he couldnt urately assess the growth of a Pokmon. Even though he spotted a Gyarados, after struggling for a moment, he didnt immediately alert it.

    Gulp!

    Emerging from theke, Terrance took a deep breath, contemting whether to throw a bomb into the water to flush out the Pokmon.

    Blowing them all out with a bomb would give him a good opportunity to observe the Pokmon up close.

    Especially that Gyarados, though not very clear, seemed to have developed well just from its physique.

    So, he wanted to bring out the other party outside the water surface to see its growth.

    Buzz

    But before Terrance could decide, two green figures flew over from far away, doing exactly what he wanted to do.

    These were two bipedal insect-like creatures with three separate horns on their heads,rge scythe-like arms, spiky fur on their thighs, and three wed toes on each foot.

    Scyther!

    Seeing these two Pokmon, Terrance immediately got excited. Scyther was considered a rtively rare Pokmon.

    And it also suited Terrances taste. As the two Scyther approached, Terrance finally saw what they were up to.

    One of them swung its de-like wings, unleashing a whirlwind-like wind de that viciously struck the water.

    It wasnt done yet; one after another, as if venting frustration, it relentlessly attacked thekes surface.

    Terrance raised his head in astonishment. One of the Scyther wasrger in size, while the other was smaller, bearing scars with an expression of grievance and anger evident on its face

    Meanwhile, therger one seemed like a protective parent, vigorously unleashing its moves, continuously attacking.

    Terrance paused. So, the sshes from earlier were caused by this smaller Scythers fight?

    It seemed that this smaller Scyther had been bullied, lost in the battle, and then went to seek help.

    Who was it?

    Terrances mind suddenly became active. Obtaining them wouldnt require much effort. Both of these Scyther seemed to have developed well. Even the smaller one, which appeared to be a child and had a few scars, seemed to possess some battle experience.

    And the Water Type Pokmon that defeated it probably wasnt too shabby either.

    If they continued to battle, Terrance, as a bystander, would have to fulfill his duty and provide a thoroughmentary.

    Was it that Gyarados?

    Due to therger physique of the Gyarados from earlier, Terrances first impression led him to think so, but it wasnt as he had assumed.

    After each Razor Wind struck the waters surface, a faint purple figure swiftly soared upwards in a spiral.

    Terrance was stunned.

    Such a high jump.

    It was Starmie, not Gyarados.

    Huh

    Seeing the Starmie, Terrance was even more surprised than when he saw the Gyarados. Typically, it was rare to encounter Starmie in the wild because they needed a Water Stone to evolve from Staryu, and their nocturnal habits also reduce their chances of being seen.

    In the wild, they were mostly found in the deepest parts of the ocean.

    Encountering a Staryu in this ordinaryke wouldnt surprise Terrance, but a Starmie Where did it get the Water Stone?

    The leaping Starmie briefly hovered in the sky. Its next move was to deliver a harsh retaliation to the two Scyther.

    Terrance understood. It seemed that the culprit who bullied the smaller Scyther was this Starmie.

    Starmie

    Water and Psychic-Type

    Initially, Terrance didnt pay much attention to Starmie. Firstly, Starmie in the wild were too rare, and secondly, evolving Staryu required a Water Stone

    Thest point, and the most important one, was Starmies nocturnal habit, which meant they appeared less energetic during the day and were more powerful at night.

    This made Terrance ufortable.

    However, the battle prowess disyed by this Starmie piqued Terrances interest slightly.

    Dealing with two Scyther simultaneously, the Starmie showed no signs of backing down.

    Psyshock!

    Thunderbolt!

    Hydro Pump!

    Ice Beam!

    The variety of moves disyed by Starmie left Terrance momentarily stunned.

    Some of these moves, if not taught by other Pokmon, would be incredibly difficult for Starmie to learn on its own. In other words, to master these moves, a stroke of luck was necessary.

    Moreover, it must have decentprehension to learn these moves.

    Considering that Starmie obtained a Water Stone in the wild, Terrance concluded that this fellow was essentially following the temte of a protagonist, showing remarkably good luck.

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 Chapter 179: Thunder

    Chapter 179: Thunder

    As the battle dragged on, Terrance noticed Starmies weakness, or rather, itsck of a crucial ability in battle.

    Stamina!

    Starmie disyed confidence in facing the attacks of the two Scyther, employing various moves to fend their attacks, appearing extremely rxed.

    Moreover, its constantly changing moves posed a significant challenge for the Scythers.

    However, after just a few minutes ofbat, Starmie revealed its weakness.

    As an attacknded on Starmie, the ruby at the center of its body began to sh rapidly!

    Seeing this scene, Terrance furrowed his brow slightly. Starmies core is generally red, and ording to the exnation of the Starmiemunication system, this may be a signal that it is rxed or dormant.

    But when Starmie is knocked unconscious from a blow, its core will darken and sometimes flicker, like a light bulb.

    And when it flickers that is, when Starmies stamina is low and its abilities have begun to decline.

    How long has it been Terrance shook his head. Despite it being daytime and only a few rounds of battle with not particrly high frequency, Starmies stamina had depleted to such an extent

    Observing the frequency of Starmies core flickering, Terrance deduced that its stamina would decline rapidly in the uing battle.

    And if the battle continued, the likelihood of Starmie being defeated would infinitely increase.

    Itll be troublesome to recover. Terrance considered the possibility of capturing Starmie. If he were to capture it, he would have to n intensive training focused on Starmies stamina.

    But the difficulty was immense.

    Firstly, Starmie was already near maturity. To strengthen it, mere training would have limited effectiveness, necessitating the use of various supplements.

    Training Pokmon during their growth period yields optimal results, which is widely acknowledged. If a Pokmon is too young or nearly fully developed, the effectiveness of training diminishes significantly.

    Due to its good talent and decent opportunities, it had a smooth sailing in its growth, and it also easily dealt with various challenges via different moves. Due to the specialties of Water Type and Psychic Type Pokmon, escaping is also quite effortless

    This also leads to the absence of the brutality most wild Pokmon need to adapt to the natural environment, so whether its stamina or awareness its difficult to keep up with the pace of these two Scyther.

    Now, its only relying on various powerful and diverse types of moves to trouble the two Pokmon. However, once these two Scyther fully grasp Starmies battle patterns and style, the oue will be clear.

    Watching the battle unfold, Terrance found it increasingly boring. Because if Starmie didnt have any trump cards, the battle would undoubtedly unfold as Terrance anticipated.

    What about these two Scyther then.

    Although Terrance preferred the next Pokmon to be a Water Type, if there werent suitable options, other types were also worth considering.

    The prerequisite being they had to satisfy Terrance.

    These two Scyther, one of them was already matured and was the main force in this attack, reasonably good in all aspects, with richbat experience.

    However, its attack patterns were too rigid, years of battles had led it to develop a fixed attack pattern, which was why Starmie hadnt been defeated yet.

    Whether it was the trajectory of attacks or the use of moves, they were imbued with a primitive essence, which undoubtedly made Terrance, with his Coordinator Eye, feel ufortable.

    His judgment was that this Scythercked intelligence, and in terms of intelligence, it was even inferior to this Starmie.

    The strength of Scyther was merely umted experience from continuous battles. Relying on its excellent innate species and utilizing its powerful body, it dominated fights and achieved victory.

    As for that young Scyther, although its strength was not great and its moves were still immature, it had potential for growth.

    Ive to make a decision

    Terrance hesitated. On one hand, this young Scyther didnt evoke any excitement in him. On the other hand, while this Scyther still had room to grow the effort required for nurturing it was no small task.

    Moreover!

    Scyther was very rare, and people seldom encountered it, so there were not many instances of capturing Scyther.

    Terrances encounter with Scyther was undoubtedly very fortunate, and if he could capture a Scyther, then this trip wouldnt be in vain.

    But the opportunity to capture Scyther was scarce, not because it was rare.

    Although scarce, the locations where Scyther appeared could still be determined, like the Safari Zone, where a group of Scyther inhabited, a fact known to most Trainers.

    Many Trainers came to the Safari Zone specifically to capture a Scyther.

    Of course, if one really captured a Scyther the Pokmon tax to be paid would not be a small amount.

    Whether one had the resources to bear the cost of nurturing a Scyther and the price of capture required careful consideration by the Trainer.

    Furthermore, because Scyther lived in groups, this was the most difficult aspect of capturing Scyther.

    Pokmon who live in groups, generally aside from those voluntarily following Trainers, if one were forcibly captured, the entire group of Pokmon would be angry and try to stop them.

    Whether one had the ability to face a group of Scyther also depended on the Trainers strength.

    But if it were apetent Trainer, they wouldnt go to great lengths just to capture a Scyther.

    So, Terrance hesitated. If he wanted to capture this Scyther, it would definitely require a lot of effort.

    Moreover, there were two Scyther here. If one escaped, it might easily lead to troubleter on.

    Terrance also wasnt confident that he could persuade this guy in a short time so as to make him willingly apany him.

    Just as Terrance was considering, something unexpected happened.

    The unexpected event didnte from the battle between Starmie and Scyther, but from elsewhere.

    Not far from here, a loud rumble was heard.

    Terrance looked up and saw that a small mountain in the distance was instantly covered with dark clouds, a deep ck.

    Rumble! Rumble!!

    Within the dark clouds, thick electric currents permeated the air, the sound deafening.

    Starmie, Scyther, Terrance all stopped what they were doing and turned to look.

    Whats that

    Terrance gaped, as if wanting to speak but hesitated. This effect resembled the move Rain Dance.

    Butpared to the usual Rain Dance, this dark cloud apanied by thunder added a touch of majesty to it, giving people a feeling of closeness to nature!

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 Chapter 180: PokÃ©mon relying on the power of nature

    Chapter 180: Pok¨¦mon relying on the power of nature

    As Terrance was watching in surprise, Mismagius returned, bringing good news to Terrance.

    It had found a special PokmonThis Pokmon was the only one able to quickly snap out of its illusion along the way.

    This disturbancewas caused by it? Terrance asked.

    Mismagius nodded in confirmation. To be honest, Mismagius had created a rather unpleasant illusion to test the Pokmons reactions

    Many Pokmon became engrossed in these illusions, unable to break free within a short time. So, Mismagius, upon observation, would redirect the dreams towards a good one.

    First, it is an unpleasant illusion. If Pokmon cannot escape from the unpleasant illusion, it will be transformed into a good illusion, so that it will not cause too much of an impact.

    But that Pokmon it broke free immediately upon entering the unpleasant illusion and became angry.

    Seeing a Pokmon effortlessly break free from its illusions, Mismagius observed and immediately felt that this was the type of Pokmon that Terrance was looking for and it was worth notifying Terrance.

    Because in various aspects, this Pokmon exuded a unique aura.

    Apart from Beautifly, which had been with Terrance from the start, Terrances Pokmon all had their own distinctive traits.

    Altaria, with a dominant Dragon Type bloodline.

    Mismagius, gifted with superior illusion talent.

    Growlithe, with its self-harming attacks that seemed impervious to pain

    Even Beautifly had developed its own distinct traits under Terrances training.

    So upon seeing such a Pokmon, Mismagius immediately felt that it was the same type as them.

    Well done, Terrance said.

    Surprisingly, merely allowing Mismagius to act independently for reconnaissance brought good news.

    In that case, letsgive up on this Scyther for now, Terrance decided.

    Compared to this, the situation over there intrigued and attracted Terrance more.

    Terrance felt that he would regret it if he didnt go see it with his own eyes.

    At least he already knew everything about this Scyther, so even if he missed it, he wouldnt regret it too much.

    But the news brought by Mismagius undoubtedly delighted Terrance.

    Lead the way, Terrance said.

    In a certain part of the Safari Zone, a secluded valley exuded an eerie calm and chill, with a lone hill standing tall.

    Inside the inconspicuous cave on this hill, the sound of water dripping can be heard.

    Though not towering, the hill had steep cliffs and protruding rocks, and especially with lush green trees and flowing streamsmonly found in dense shade, it added a mysterious atmosphere to the area.

    Within the Safari Zone, there were various regions includingkes, grasnds, and valleys. Apart from a few regions unsuitable for this climate, many different species of Pokmon can be found here.

    Even some Pokmon primarily found in other regions have left behind traces of their activity here.

    However, most non-native Pokmon were introduced by the Safari Zones owner, with only a few identally wandering into this ce.

    Its quite difficult to travel!

    Terrance grumbled inwardly, knowing that his physique from two years ago wouldnt have allowed him to climb this ce.

    No wonder Mismagius could find a special Pokmon; this was the so-called taking an unconventional path.

    As Terrance approached, the earlier weather changes gradually disappeared.

    It seemed that the Pokmon couldnt find the culprit, the source of its anger, so it stopped its actions.

    However, what happened just now really surprised Terrance.

    Rain Dancebined with an Electric Type move truly simted a bit of the feel of nature.

    This was the most remarkable aspect of it. Normally, Rain Dance could only create small-scale weather changes. The kind of widespread impact that could be felt in other ces Its very rare, so much so that even Terrance hasnt witnessed it before.

    Compared to human strength, the power of most Pokmon the power of nature was undoubtedly greater.

    Terrance firmly believed this because the histories of both worlds deeply affirmed it.

    In this world, there were many Pokmon capable of harnessing the power of nature, such as the Super-ancient Pokmon of Hoenn Region, Groudon and Kyogre.

    One could trigger volcanic eruptions while walking on thend, causing severe drought over arge area.

    Another could casually p the ocean, causing tsunamis and even torrential rain, submerging entire inds

    Although the Rain Dance just now couldnt bepared to what these two Pokmon can do, it at least gave Terrance a feeling of closeness to nature.

    Its no longer just about creating simple energy; its more like harnessing a specific aspect of the power of nature.

    Originally, Terrance had wondered what Pokmon could have caused this change He had many guesses and imaginations.

    But when he saw the Pokmon, he couldnt help but be surprised.

    It was too small.

    He found it hard to imagine that a Pokmon capable of swiftly breaking free from Mismagius illusion would be such a small creature.

    It was a Pokmon primarily gray in color, resembling a small droplet of water.

    Castform.

    Another very special Pokmon.

    Castform was known as the Weather Pokmon; its appearance and type changes with the weather. In order to protect its small body, it had gained the ability to utilize the immense power of nature.

    During abundant sunlight, if you touch its skin, it will be surprisingly hot. This is the Sunny Form.

    During rainfall, if you touch its body, it will ooze water like a sponge. This is the Rainy Form.

    During snowfall, its entire body is like ice, with a temperature around minus 5 degrees Celsius. This is the Snowy Form.

    In short, scientifically speaking, Castform was a very unique Pokmon. Its body closely resembled a water molecule, and its transformations were more mysterious than the unstable gic variations seen in Eevee, which changed depending on external factors.

    Because Castforms changes were somewhat akin to iplete evolution. But in reality, after such changes, it could revert back.

    So its you but, could Castform really create weather changes of this magnitude?

    As Terrance examined Castform, Castforms gaze also fell on Mismagius. Sensing Mismagiuss aura, Castform instantly realized that the troublemaker who had disrupted its pleasant dreams was right before its eyes!

    How about having a battle with me? Terrance looked at Castform and smiled, What do you say? Your opponent will be the Mismagius right in front of you. Interested?

    Terrance extended the invitation; he wanted to continue observing Castforms abilities!

    He couldnt judge it from just that small moment. If this Castform truly possesses remarkable talent in some aspect, then

    Capturing this Castform is also a good choice!

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 Chapter 181: Rainy Form

    Chapter 181: Rainy Form

    In the eyes of many, Castform does not fit the definition of strong.

    Compared to those Pokmon with fierce appearances and strong physical build, Castform can only be described as cute and small.

    But appearance does not mean anything, and the average standard of a species does not represent anything either.

    Humans, most ordinary people, cannot resist Pokmon attacks. If a Pidgey were to peck at a humans neck it could potentially result in death.

    Yet, some trained humans also have the capability to defeat some Pokmon barehanded. They surpass some Pokmon in terms of strength and speed, enabling them to directly confront Pokmon.

    There are even some peculiar humans who possess unique powers, such as psychic powers, superhuman-abilities that do not fit into human identity.

    The average standard of individuals cannot represent anything, because the natural world includes concepts like chance and hard work.

    Without the continuous mutations, evolutions, and struggles of Pokmon over millions of years, there wouldnt be as many newborn Pokmon today.

    Were those Ancient Pokmon that have already be extinct not strong?

    If they were strong, why were they reced by current Pokmon and got extinct one after another?

    The history of both humans and Pokmon development is constantly changing through session.

    A powerful Pokmon could very well have evolved from a weak Pokmon.

    If one were to confine Pokmon, these magical creatures with rigid data, they would never truly understand their magic.

    However!

    Terrance is also an ordinary person. He couldnt forcibly believe that a Wurmple, even after training, could defeat a Dragonite.

    If theres a chance it must be established under unequal conditions. Wurmple evolves continuously, thus advancing its species, while the Dragonite has inherent defects.

    Under equal conditionsit cannot be denied that there is a disparity between species.

    But this disparity is by no means insurmountable. Approximately 1500 years ago, Magikarp were once a strong species, but due to an unknown mutation, became the weakest Pokmon.

    These unknown external factors are what change Pokmon in this Castform, Terrance could see traces of being altered by external factors.

    Thats why he feels this Castform is special, and feels attracted to it.

    As for what makes it specialfurther battles are needed to verify.

    Castformmm~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Castformmm~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Before the battle with Mismagius even began, the weather changed again at a surprising speed.

    Rumble!

    It was clearly just a simple Rain Dance, yet thunder and lightning were mixed in the dark clouds, surprising Terrance, as this was beyond logic.

    Above the hill, dark clouds rolled and surged, flowing in from all directions, umting in thickyers, growing increasingly dense, as if thousands of troops were pressing down.

    Terrance looked up, the low sky seemingly foretelling an impending storm.

    This aura

    Seeing the tiny body of Castform, Terrance found it hard to believe that such a small body could actually contain so much energy, and was capable ofmunicating with nature and weather.

    Meanwhile, under the changing weather, Castforms form also changed.

    From the initial gray-white body, the body gradually changed into a blue droplet shape, with a dark cloud supporting the entire body under the droplet.

    In that case, Mismagius, I leave it to you.

    Terrance was still confident in Mismagiuss strengthEven though this Castform was special, it is still a wild Pokmon.

    Unlike Altaria and Exploud, it had not grown up through continuous battles, which one could tell from its temperament.

    Attack first, Mismagius, Psybeam.

    Mismagius immediately locked onto Castform, shooting a pink and purple ray towards Castform.

    This was a disy of strength; the first round of confrontation was just probing.

    Castformmm~~~~

    Facing the iing colorful ray, Castform sensed the eerie energy within it, and without hesitation, it shook its tiny body and poof!!

    A single Hydro Pump quickly pierced through the Psybeam, not even causing an energy explosion, and directly pressed down on Mismagius!

    This Hydro Pump was thin, not as thick as a typical Hydro Pump, but it was also different from a Water Gun, not as dispersed.

    The rapid current was condensed firmly, and under tremendous force, it sliced through Psybeam before continuing to move forward!

    Following the Hydro Pump, clouds begin to drizzle, and standing on the level ground outside the cave, Terrance could clearly feel the sensation of raindrops hitting his body

    It seems with the amplification of Rain Dance, the power of this Hydro Pump has increased significantly.

    And in terms of shape, theres also a change

    Indeed,pared to the thick Hydro Pump, this more condensed Hydro Pump is more suitable for Castforms size.

    Buzz~~~~

    Intercepting the Hydro Pump were a bunch of Shadow Balls. These Shadow Balls were also small, with a diameter not much different from Hydro Pump.

    The reason for giving thismand was because he wanted to see how much the power of Hydro Pump had been amplified under Castforms mysterious Rain Dance.

    And the result greatly surprised Terrance.

    Under Mismagiuss precise energy control, the energy was evenly distributed among ten Shadow Balls. The Shadow Balls were continuouslyunched, colliding with and neutralizing Hydro Pump one after another.

    With the low muffled sound of bang, bang, bang, one Shadow Ball after another dissipated, and the speed of Hydro Pump weakened. As time passed, until the seventh Shadow Ball, Hydro Pumppletely dissipated.

    This power

    Terrances eyes lit up with keen interest. He didnt believe this Hydro Pump was something Castform had developed through its own training.

    Even with the guidance and umted resources of a Trainer, achieving this level is still very difficult.

    However, to most people, this wild Castform is merely a weak Pokmon pet. Yet, a single Hydro Pump showcased such power.

    After breaking through Psybeam, it shattered seven Shadow Balls in session before dissipatingpletely.

    While its possible that Castform has a high level of proficiency with Hydro Pump undoubtedlythe rainy weather condition has provided Castform with an excellent opportunity to shine.

    Meanwhile, three Shadow Balls flew towards Castform. Looking at them, Castform revealed a disdainful expression.

    It could sense that the energy contained within the Shadow Balls was minimal, and this kind of energy would have little to no effect on it.

    Just as the three Shadow Balls were about to descend, Castform suddenly transformed, reverting from its raindrop-like form to its gray-white body, and the raindrops in the sky ceased to fall.

    [Author Note: In my setting, there is no such thing as absolute immunity. Ground types have strong resistance against Electric types, but its not zero effectiveness. If the disparity between them is too great, a Thunderbolt could potentially render a Ground type Pokmon unconscious.

    This point is simr to how Normal-type or Fighting-type moves cannot hit Ghost-type Pokmon, but under a foresight state, they can hit them, indicating that such immunity isnt absolute, but abination of factors such as inability to hit and weakened effect

    We dont need to be too confined by the game. Most game settings are just for the diversification and rationalization of tactics. In novels, that would be more likely to produce bugs.]

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 Chapter 182: Unknown reason

    Chapter 182: Unknown reason

    Changing your type, huh?

    Seeing this scene, Terrance chuckled. This Castform seemed quite clever, knowing about Ghost Type energy. Typically, Ghost-type energy would be greatly weakened against the body of a Normal-type.

    However

    At the critical moment, the trajectories of three Shadow Balls suddenly changed, colliding with each other. Boom! A resounding explosion ensued, releasing a surge of energy that rippled outward.

    Rolling mist lingered as the energy of Ghost Type move, weak against Normal-type, interacted with the Shadow Balls, continually dposing and expanding, forming energy waves. These powerful waves propagated through the air, the ground, and other mediums.

    But once the smoke cleared Castform wasnt as battered as Terrance had anticipated. Instead, Castform, glowing all over, emerged unscathed under these waves

    The glow surrounding Castform was unexpectedly Protect move.

    However, Terrance could tell that Castform wasnt happy

    Clearly, the sudden change in attack pattern of the Shadow Balls nearly caught it off guard which left Castform quite unhappy.

    Rain

    It started pouring again.

    But this time

    Boom!

    A deafening thunderp rang out, and a dense mass of dark clouds instantly covered the area. Within the clouds, lightning serpents roamed freely, and it would be more appropriate to call it a thundercloud instead of dark clouds now.

    Rumble!

    Lightning struck, and the deafening sound jolted Terrance back to reality. Immediately afterward,rge raindrops pelted down with a crackling noise. This rain,pared to the earlier downpour, was louder and more shocking than before.

    If the previous rain could be described as a drizzle, then this was a deluge.

    Oh no!

    Terrance furrowed his brows; thismotion seemed a bit too big.

    If it attracted the attention of the personnel patrolling the edge of the Safari Zone, things would turn ugly.

    What he was doing now was already breaking the rules; if caught in the act, hed surely be expelled.

    No, I cant stay here any longer. I need to hurry up.

    The rain intensified, and Terrance could sensethat the power of Castforms Water Type move would increase even more!

    The oppressive feeling was further intensified by the lightning above.

    This Castform seems to have learned Electric-type moves as well. Is it Thunder?

    Thunder on a rainy day was a formidable move, even Terrances expression turned serious.this Rain Dance was too bizarre.

    Even for a Pokmon like Castform, capable of controlling the weather with its ability the move being executed shouldnt be this exaggerated.

    There must be some reason behind this but for now, Terrance couldnt figure it out.

    As the rain poured down, Castform underwent another transformation. Terrance got drenched in the rain.. feeling worse than usual.

    Mismagius, lets end this quickly, Phantom Force!

    Following Terrancesmand, Mismagius vanished into the void, disappearing from Castforms sight.

    Castformmm~~~

    Seeing this, Castforms gaze turned fierce, scanning its surroundings It was an odd feeling, seeing an adorable Pokmon with such a ferocious expression.

    Boom!!

    Unable to find any trace of Mismagius, Castform began attacking randomly as lightning bolts struck from the sky.

    The lightning shed erratically, one bolt after another, illuminating the thunderclouds with a terrifying light. The thunder sounded like explosions, rumbling loudly, shing with astonishing brightness.

    Even Terrance became cautious, fearing the lightning might strike him.

    Uh oh themotion on this hill seems too big, luckily were in the center of the Safari Zone

    Raindrops fell on the ground, sshing up sprays of water, apanied by the rumbling thunder, creating a stifling atmosphere.

    If one didnt know who was causing thismotion they would never imagine it could be a Castform.

    Castform knew moves like Rain Dance, Hydro Pump, and Thunder, but it was unimaginable that such a small body could manipte such powerful weather.

    Why what could be the reason

    Even for Castform it shouldnt have such mastery over weather control. If Castform could achieve this levelit would have be a powerful Pokmon sought after by everyone, like Tyranitar or Metagross.

    However, while the thunder was terrifying, its attacks were also random. In its stealthy state, Mismagius didnt care at all, effortlessly dodging each lightning strike.

    Seeing this, Castform seemed even angrier, and the lightning around it became more concentrated.

    Mismagiusss~~~

    Finally, when it was near Castform, a bolt of lightning struck Mismagius directly, causing it to writhe in pain as its body became visible.

    One bolt, then another, then a third followed by arcs of lightning grazing past Mismagius, elicited painful cries from it.

    However, despite watching Mismagius being struck and its injuries worsening, Terrance didnt show any signs of worry.

    Mismagius understood Terrancesmand, exposing a vulnerability, deliberately letting itself be hit by Thunder

    Waiting for an opportunity to share the pain!

    Ahhh~~~

    Around Mismagius and Castform, a mysterious bridge formed, constructed by enigmatic energy, directly linking the conditions of Castform and Mismagius.

    This move had significant limitations, primarily in distance and the enemys vignce. Escaping it was also rtively easy if one wanted.

    Overall, it was a difficult move to sessfully execute.

    However, if its the first time its being used, taking advantage of Castforms unfamiliarity with it, and the fact that Mismagius was currently under attack, no matter how Castform thinks, it wouldnt expect that, under these circumstances, Mismagius could still focus and execute its move

    Under the thunder strikes, Mismagius endured the pain while calcting its stamina, then!

    Under the influence of the mysterious waves, Castform, with nearly intact stamina, and Mismagius, struck by several lightning bolts their stamina mergedand then got evenly distributed!!

    In just an instant, Castform fell into a state of mental fatigue, its stamina declining, consciousness growing faint. It was precisely at this moment that the red beads on Mismagius began to flicker with an eerie lightillusion sessfully executed!

    Castform is very vignt. When Mismagius first used an illusion on Castform as a test, although it did not use its full strength, among many Pokmon, only this special Castform could subconsciously snap out of it.

    Now, it was a direct attack. Even if Mismagius used a more sophisticated and powerful illusion, Castform was likely to be on guard. So, without taking some measuresits unlikely to be effective given Castforms vignce and awareness.

    So, weakening Castform, then swiftly winning with Mismagius illusion, was one way.

    As for the equal distribution of stamina, Terrance didnt believe that a wild Pokmon couldpare to a Mismagius trained in relevant aspects

    Resistance, enduranceTerrance always valued these factors that y a decisive role in battle.

    Being hit by the same powerful move or being in the same weakened state, Terrance was confident that his Pokmon could handle it well.

    And indeed, while both were in a state of low stamina, Castform had already begun to weaken, appearing listless and mentally dazed, but Mismagius, on the other hand, still remained remarkably lucid able to deliver a powerful blow with its remaining strength.

    Themotion caused by Castform was too big, forcing Terrance to resort to extreme measures to swiftly end the battle. While Terrance was confident that Mismagius could still have won in prolongedbat, but this methodundoubtedly was quicker.

    This time, Castform fell directly into the trap, entering the illusion without realizing it, only seeing the scene of Mismagius being defeated by itself, and Terrance fleeing in defeat

    Little did it know a Shadow Ball had silently descended upon its head while it waspletely unguarded.

    Its over! Terrance took a deep breath. With this Shadow Ball, Castformpletely exhausted its stamina to circte energy, but it remained to be seen whether this battle could make it wholeheartedly acknowledge defeat

    Butpared to that, what Terrance wanted to know more waswhat was the reason behind this Castforms uniqueness!

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 Chapter 183: Small blue bead

    Chapter 183: Small blue bead

    Meanwhile Castform was in a daze from the moment it used the Thunder move.

    Castform was feeling good as it looked like the scales of victory were about to tip in its favor.

    However, the sudden turn of events caught it off guard, a huge impact directly rendered Castform powerless to resist.

    Castforms endurance was poor, so it had diligently learned the Protect move, and with its keen awareness, it had sessfully employed it time and time again in dangerous situations.

    But this time, Castform failed. Before it could even react or understand what was happening, it was hit by a move and knocked unconscious.

    A cool and refreshing feeling spread through its body, and Castform felt a wave offort as its injuries slowly began to heal

    The energy released by the summoned rain clouds received unknown nourishment, and its strength began to gradually return. Castform slowly regained consciousness.

    This peculiar feeling was veryfortable, very reassuring. It was the first time Castform had enjoyed such treatment after a battle.

    Slowly opening its eyes, Castform saw the repulsive human before it

    It was Terrance.

    After the battle, Terrance prepared a Potion for Castform instead of immediately capturing it.

    He didnt like capturing Pokmon when they were unconscious; instead, he preferred them to follow him willingly.

    He makes a promise with the Pokmon to work together towards amon goal.

    It was precisely because of thisthat most of Terrances Pokmon had a strong bond with him.

    Castformmm~~~

    Castform didnt look at Terrance for long, instead it scanned the surroundings, searching for Mismagius.

    It was unwilling to ept the oue of this battle. It hadnt even begun to showcase its true strength before inexplicably sumbing to defeat

    Regardless, a loss is a loss, Terrance remarked upon seeing its actions.

    Castformmm~~ Castform red, expressing its dissatisfaction.

    Be my Pokmon, Castform.

    Ive three more Pokmon who are strong like Mismagius. Terrance held up three fingers.

    Castformmm~~

    Castform shook its head disdainfully and turned around as if to leave.

    I must admit, your maniption of rain and thunder is indeed impressive. I admire it.

    I reckon among all Castform, you are one of a kind

    However, leaving like this, without taking your treasure, is that okay? Terrance chuckled, and in his palmy a small blue bead.

    Castformmm~~~

    As soon as Castform saw the blue bead, it bared its teeth and charged towards Terrance, forgetting even to use its moves, showing how angry it was!

    Wait

    A string of silk intercepted Castform, and Terrance held it down, gesturing for it to calm down.

    This is yours, I wont take it, rest assured.

    Your Rain Dance, Thunder is so powerful it muste from it.

    Terrance smiled. After Castform fell unconscious, he instructed Beautifly to search for anything strange nearby.

    And Beautifly really brought him a surprise.

    A small blue bead.

    Moreover there were faint energy fluctuations on it. Clearly, it was an item containing energy.

    It wouldnt be an exaggeration to call it a rare treasure.

    And on Castform, Terrance didnt see anything different from other Castforms.

    In other words, it wasnt Castform that was special, but external factors that had changed it.

    This external element, barring any surprises, is most likely the blue bead that Beautifly brought from the cave.

    Castforms actions also confirmed this spection. The moment it saw the blue bead, Castform went crazy trying to snatch it.

    Obviously, this thing was very important to it, important enough not to be abandoned.

    Castformmm~~~ Castform still red at Terrance.

    Okay, okay, okay, Ill give it to you first, Terrance smiled, cing the blue bead in front of it.

    This is a Dragon Orb.

    Terrance had observed for a long time before reaching this conclusion.

    Theoretically, its a very difficult to create forbidden item.

    Its the orb on Dragonairs neck, also the ce where Dragonair stores energy for its special abilities.

    The orb on Dragonairs neck, like Mismagiuss orb, possesses mystical powers.

    Within this crystal, stored energy can be transformed into lightning that can interfere with the climate, allowing them to easily change the weather. Additionally, it can serve as a source of light.

    But this crystal was very peculiar. Even after separating from Dragonairs bodyit was still able to store energy, which is almost impossible.

    These external items imbued with energy and capable of affecting Pokmon are typically high-end items for Trainers.

    Valuable stones like the Fire Stone and Water Stone are among the mostmon external items that Trainerse into contact with.

    When ites to external items for Dragon-type Pokmon, Terrance thought of Dragon Scale and Dragon Fang.

    These are the items most likely to contain dragon energy on Dragon-type Pokmon, and they are the ones most likely to detach from the Pokmons body due to lucky coincidence while still being able to remain intact.

    Dragon Scale, it is said, has a special effect on certain Pokmon.

    Dragon Fang, it is said, can increase the concentration of Dragon-type energy, making Dragon-type moves more powerful.

    However, this likely is rtive. Items like Dragon Orb are limited to Dragonair.

    And Dragonair themselves are not numerous. Even a hundred ordinary Dragon-type Pokmon might not yield a single Dragon Fang that is intact

    Let alone a simple Dragon Orb.

    Pokmon poacherse in many forms, including those who specialize in illegally smuggling special parts of Pokmon.

    Dragonairs Dragon Orb, which can contain energy, has almost never appeared in the world. There is a high possibility that the effect of this Dragon Orb is to allow some Pokmon to ept Dragonairs ability to control the weather.

    And Castform itself can already control the weather using the power of nature. Now, it has identally obtained the Dragon Orb of Dragonair

    This is not just adding a feather to the cap, this is more like one plus one being greater than two.It is a case of absolute synergy.

    No wonder Terrances thoughts churned. Dragonairs Dragon Orbthe conditions for Dragon Fang, Dragon Scale to form are already stringent, almost dependent on the abundance of Dragon-type Pokmon.

    But the Dragon Orbthe conditions required for it to form are undoubtedly more difficult, and not every Dragon Orb has such an effect. It must leave the Pokmons body but still contain mystical energy. This kind of coincidence and exception is not something that just happens.

    Although its unclear how Castform obtained this Dragon Orbthis Castform, which has mastered the abilities of the Dragon Orb, is probably the only one in the world.

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 Chapter 184: Do you wantâ€¦to really live?

    Chapter 184: Do you want¡­to really live?

    Watching Castforms indifferent attitude, Terrance couldnt think of a solution for a moment.

    But the next moment, Castforms uniqueness resurfaced in Terrances mind.

    Castform has the ability to change forms based on the weather.

    They were respectively normal, water, fire, and ice-type forms.

    This floating creature, due to the Dragon Orb, has an exceptional ability to control rain and thunderbut what about sunny weather and hail?

    What about the other two abilities of this Castform?

    Just as Castform was about to leave, Terrance asked this question.

    Do you want to know the meaning of life? Do you wantto really live?

    For the Castform species, even though they may not be at the bottom among Pokmon, they are definitely not at the top either.

    With frail bodies and no evolution capability, even changing forms is subject to various limitations.

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    A real battle simply does not allow them to spend so much time

    Raised by the Weather Institute due to their species characteristics, this seems to be the fate of the Castform family.

    Are you really content with it?

    Do you not want to prove yourself, considering that your kind ultimately faces such a fate?

    The energy contained within the Dragon Orb is almost dissipating, and soon it will be a worthless orb. Your special affinity for rainy weather is derived from this energy, isnt it?

    Nourished by the Dragon Orb for so long, if you were to leave it, not only would your strength be crippled, but also any attempts at further improvement would be extremely challenging.

    As Terrance spoke, Castform slowly stopped.

    Do you have any special qualitiespared to other Castform?

    In fact, the Dragon Orb has shaped your current strength, which is indeed impressive among wild Pokmon.

    But thats all there is to it. If Im not mistaken, youre probably not as familiar with Sunny Day and Hail as you are with Rain Dance.''

    Staring directly at Castform, Terrances words were like a sharp sword,ying bare Castforms situation.

    Sunny Day?

    Hail?

    Its not that Castform cant perform them, its just thatpared to Rain Dance

    Its simply abysmal, barely reaching the average standard for Castform.

    So, Terrances words struck right at Castforms heartits strength is merely based on fortuitous circumstances.

    But its undeniable that you have talent, being able toprehend the ability to control rainy weather from the Dragon Orb thats your advantage.

    As long as conditions permit, on Sunny Day and Hail, you can definitely demonstrate the same talent.

    However, youck a certain opportunity. Staying here, without the Dragon Orb, you can only maintain the current situation.

    Do you think you can still have the same coincidence, to obtain a treasure simr to the Dragon Orb?

    Castformmm~~~~ Castform shook its head, wanting to see what else Terrance had to say.

    In other words, your strength will teau here. Are you content to continue being just an ordinary Pokmon, mostly serving as support for monitoring the weather if caught in the future

    Terrance smiled. This is truly the fate of most Castform, he wasnt exaggerating to scare it.

    So

    This is an opportunity for you to change. Follow me, and I have ways to make your Hail and Sunny Day as outstanding as Rain Dance.

    By then, on rainy days, hail and sunny days, you will be able to fully showcase the characteristics of your species.

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    Unlike other Castform, your control over the weather will be more adept, more skilled, more precise and more perfected.

    Castformmm~~~~ Castform looked at Terrance with a strange look. No matter how you look at it, the other party was trying to dupe it and kidnap it

    Terrances blunt wordscked any convincing power whatsoever.

    But even so, Castform found it difficult to just turn and leave.

    In other words Castform was somewhat tempted.

    Safari Zone restricts it, and Castform was undoubtedly curious about the outside world.

    Furthermore, experiencing the magic of power, Castforms pursuit of strength is much stronger than that of other Pokmon.

    If the Dragon Orb really became ineffective, it might indeed end up as Terrance described. Not only would it not be able to make any progress in rainy weather, it would also be utterly clueless about Hail and Sunny Day without any direction for training.

    In that case Castform would also lose the advantage of continued growth and gradually be ordinary.

    Castformmm~~~

    Castformmm~~~ Castformmm~~~ Castformmm~~~ Castformmm~~~

    Next, Castform and Terrancemunicated, and Castform clearly couldnt bear to lose face.

    So, during the conversation with Terrance, it was unyielding and took a firm stance.

    Slow down, I cant understand you.

    Let me process it. Terrance smiled wryly.

    The result of the exchange was roughly that Castform agreed to temporarily apany Terrance, but if Terrance didnt have the ability to make it stronger

    It would leave Terrance.

    Terrance readily agreed, but he found Castforms tsundere attitude quite odd.

    Then, Terrance and Castform entered into a contract. At this moment, no one knew what it represented.

    Upon Terrances thorough investigation, it became apparent that this Castform isnt inherently special. Its uniqueness stems solely from havinge into contact with the Dragon Orb and being nourished by the energy of the Dragon Orb, which amplified its ability to control weather.

    In other aspects, it was no different from other Castform.

    However, it was precisely this point that attracted Terrance.

    Firstly, the next Pokmon that Terrance preferred was a Water Type, and it was clear that if this Castform was raised as a Water Type, it would be a fully developedbat force.

    With proper directions and guidance, its strength would be absolutely formidable.

    This was also reflected in the battle with Mismagius. Castform didntck strength; itcked experience and the right timing to control its ability.

    Perhaps even Castform wouldnt think that Terrances initial intention to capture it was merely due to him seeing it as Water Type Pokmon

    But if that was the only reason, Terrance wouldnt have such a strong desire to capture it. Thebination of Castform and the Dragon Orb might be unprecedented. Castform and Dragonair themselves were masters of controlling weather When their strengthsbined, what kind of scene could they create

    This was a scene worth looking forward to.

    Ordinary Hail and sunny weather gives Castform a certain potential, that is, room for improvement, which can also be said to be a challenge for Terrance.

    If he captured a fully formed Pokmon, Terrance would lose the fun of nurturing it. Therefore, this Castform met Terrances standards in all aspects.

    From a Water Type Pokmons perspective, it is a mature Pokmon, but for itself, its overall growth still has two-fold room for improvement!

    A Pokmon skilled at manipting the weather Terrance was very excited!

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    Special!

    Unique!

    Facing an unknown challenge, as a Breeder, Terrance was beginning to feel his blood boiling. He wanted to tryto challenge and make Castform into a Pokmon proficient in all three types.

    And he already had a n for it.

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 Chapter 185: Three kinds of weather

    Chapter 185: Three kinds of weather

    Capturing Castform was both expected and unexpected.

    Terrances primary goal was to obtain a Water Type Pokmon that he liked, and in a sense, Castforms ability to change forms fulfilled that requirement.

    Castformmm

    Castform sluggishly nodded, acknowledging Terrance for the time being.

    Next, Terrance took out a green Safari Ball. After Castform entered it, it temporarily marked the end of the trip to Safari Zone.

    That makes five

    Beautifly, Altaria, Mismagius, Growlithe, and now Castform formed the nucleus of Terrances team.

    There was still one spot left before the team reached the full strength, but Terrance wasnt in a hurry. With Castform joining, it was already the biggest catch in recent times.

    Terrance then left the Safari Zone.

    The staff was slightly surprised to see Terrance only use one Safari Ball, and to capture a Castform at that.

    Trainers like him werent unheard of, but typically, when they only capture one Pokmon, its almost always a Pokmon who were quite strong, but rare outside.

    A Pokmon like Castform, even if outside the Safari Zone, could be spotted near Fortree City.

    This capture was puzzling.

    Afterpleting the necessary procedures, Terrance asked a question.

    Yes, the Safari Zone undergoes regr modifications. I remember there used to be several rivers connected to the ocean

    After thanking the staff, Terrance left, with some of the mystery surrounding the Dragon Orb cleared up.

    If the Safari Zone was notpletely closed off since its establishment, then it is not so strange for Castform to obtain Dragonairs Dragon Orb.

    The road from Lilycove City to Fortree City resembled a tropical rainforest, with many grasses reaching Terrances waist. Fortunately, there were several paths cleared, or else Terrance would have to let Altaria fly all the way.

    Having captured Castform, Terrance wasnt in such a hurry to rush to the Weather Institute west of Fortree City. Getting to know his new partner became his top priority.

    Castform, let me get to know you again.

    This way, I can develop a suitable training n based on your needs.

    In an open area, Terrance stopped and called out Castform.

    Besides Castform, there were Beautifly, Altaria, Mismagius, and Growlithe.

    The purpose of calling them out was twofold: first, to introduce the newpanion, and second, to understand Castforms personality. When Castform saw the four Pokmon beside Terrance, it nced over, especially at Mismagius, giving it a disdainful look.

    Castformmm~~~ Castform ran to the side, waiting for Terrancesmand.

    However, there was a spark in Castforms eyes, indicating its desire to give it its all and not embarrass itself in front of Terrances other four Pokmon.

    Listen up, the first move is Hail.

    Hail, like Rain Dance, was a move that could change the weather conditions in an area.

    At Terrancesmand, Castform began to mobilize its energy. However, Hail was not as swift as Castforms Rain Dance.

    About ten secondster, the unique thin, floating clouds in the sky began to condense and release snowkes, and then it wasnt until it transformed into Hail that Castforms form began to change.

    All of thissted about ten seconds.

    Terrance suppressed his thoughts and continued tomand: Blizzard no, use Powder Snow, and then gradually increase the power of Powder Snow. If you can transform it into Blizzard, do so with all your strength.

    Castform nodded, and the trajectory of the Hail in the sky began to change, slowly dispersing. Then, within the clouds, a strange wind arose, sweeping up ice chips and howling past with a whistle.

    The power is barely adequate, unable to unleash Blizzard. Terrance nodded, noting the strength of the Snowy Castform under Hail.

    Change the move, use Sunny Day.

    After Hail, Terrance issued a newmand to transform the weather into the scorching sun with the move Sunny Day.

    However, the transformation speed of Sunny Day was two seconds slower than Hail.

    Whether it was because of the previous Hail or due to having good mastery over rainy weather, the speed of Sunny Day was slower.

    If Snowy Form Castform resembled an old man with a beard of clouds, then Sunny Form Castform looked like a big sun wearing an apron, while the big sun was surrounded by a circle of smaller suns.

    Use the Fire Type move you know. Terrance said.

    Sizzle~~

    A me burst forth, then vanished.

    Terrance frowned.

    Phew~~

    Taking a deep breath, Terrance shook his head after seeing Castforms proficiency with the other two weather. It appeared that due to Castforms average level and due to it being too focused on rainy weather, Castform was rtively unfamiliar with the timing of these two weather.

    No wonder no Trainer likes to capture Castform. In battles, a ten-second transformation time means many things would already be decided by the time the weather appears.

    This wont do.

    Terrance wasnt very satisfied with Castforms Sunny Day and Hail, but he was prepared for this result. As a wild Castform without special experiences, this level was to be expected.

    But!

    In rainy weather, Castforms performance was different.

    Rumble!

    A simple Rain Dance, and the dark clouds began to coalesce as lightning shed within the ck clouds, moving violently.

    In just three short seconds, a torrential rain poured down. Compared to the previous Hail and Sunny Dayits aura waspletely different.

    This is more like itDragon Orb seems to have achieved a perfectpatibility with Castform, and the power of this Rain Dance

    Boom! Boom! Boom!

    After the feeble attempts with Sunny Day and Hail, Castform finally unleashed its full power.

    Only in Rain Dance could Castform proudly raise its head and face Terrances other four Pokmon.

    Boom! Boom!

    Following Terrancesmand, Castform entered the Rain Dance phase and began to freely unleash its abilities.

    First was the Thunder move. In the densely packed dark clouds, the swirling thunder and lightning roared towards the ground at every moment. Thick bolts of lightning struck down apanied by loud booms, causing Terrances heart to pound in his chest.

    Then came the Hydro Pump move. It was called Hydro Pump, but Terrance felt that calling it Water Arrow was more appropriate. It was simr in thickness to Water Gun, but more condensed and with astonishing speed. As raindrops hit Castform, its Hydro Pump seemed inexhaustible, sweeping forward continuously!

    With speed, power, and uracy all in y, this Hydro Pump alone was enough to make some Pokmon who fear Water Type moves regret their existence.

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 Chapter 186: The dissipating energy of the Dragon Orb

    Chapter 186: The dissipating energy of the Dragon Orb

    After Castform unleashed Thunder and Hydro Pump under the rainy day, it didnt stop.

    This is Terrances eyes widened as he watched Castform use its new move.

    As therge raindrops fell, a howling wind seemingly emerged from nowhere, swirling the water droplets. Under a huge thrust, a murky, intense Hurricane slowly formed and grew!

    Under the dark clouds, the trajectories of countless raindrops were disrupted, and the color of the sky changed. Following the huge Hurricane, all the raindrops changed direction and converged from all directions, making the Hurricane look majestic, as if it were about to punch a hole through the dense clouds!

    Hurricane move Seeing the smug expression of Castform, Terrance realized that Castform actually hadnt used its full strength back then.

    Under rainy day, besides Hydro Pump and Thunder, Castform can also use the powerful Flying Type move, Hurricane.

    Is this also because of Dragon Orbs energy? Terrance looked at Castform, taking out the Dragon Orb from his backpack, which still retained a trace of energy.

    If the energy of this Dragon Orb had been full from the beginning, then the current depleted state suggests that the dissipated energy might have been quietly absorbed by Castform.

    Dragonair itself was the embodiment of rain, revered since ancient times by agricultural people as someone capable of controlling the weather.

    And their control over the weather also relied on the magical power contained within the crystal-like orb.

    With Castform gaining this ability, it indirectly inherited all of this, and coupled with Castform race affinity for weather, it might not necessarily be weaker than Dragonair

    This led to Castform being adept at everything rted to rainy weather, such as Rain Dance, Thunder, and Hurricane.

    Just when Terrance thought Castform was done showing its moves, Castform unexpectedly began using a new move.

    This time, the energy contained in the rainwater began to gather towards Castform, forming a chaotic blue sphere in front of Castform.

    The sphere kept rotating, its energy appearing very unstable, containing extremely formidable power. When Castformunched this blue Energy Ball into the sky like a cannonball, a loud explosion instantly echoed through the sky.

    Weather Ball.

    The attack inflicts damage on the target, and if there is abnormal weather, the moves type corresponds to the weathers type, and its power is doubled

    This was Castforms signature move Terrance pped his forehead, surprised that he had forgotten about this.

    However,

    Compared to Hydro Pump, this move consumes too much energy. It hasnt been long, and the downpour already seems to be dissipating.

    Alright, Ive got a rough idea of your situation. Terrance stopped Castform.

    Terrance was pleasantly surprisedIf you just looked at Castform under a rainy weather, its starting baseline was practically better than any of Terrance Pokmon when he had obtained them.

    Its good, but there are drawbacks.

    It was a given that Castforms defense was poor, but fortunately, Castform could use the Protect move, which can deal with ordinary situations.

    However, the limitations of this move were also very significant. It couldnt be looked at as a long-term n, and

    Looking at Castforms tired expression, it seemed that Castforms rainy weathers energy consumptionwas very high, several times more than Sunny Day and Hail.

    Although using Sunny Day and Hail seemed effortless and didnt consume much energy, the results were there for all to see. The preparation took too much time and their effect wasnt significant.

    But Rain Dance, not only was it fast, but its power was also immense. With Thunder and Hurricane apanying it, it was almost like a set of moves, but Castform will no longer have the stamina to continue fighting.

    Sometimes, being too proficient in a particr move can be a burden, Terrance called back Castform, closing his eyes. He re-evaluated several guesses in his mind, but he knew that he wouldnt be able to verify them in reality in the short term.

    You did quite well. Terrance praised Castform, causing Castform to proudly lift its head.

    But I hope you can maintain this prideful attitude in the future. Terrance smiled.

    He called Beautifly and others over. In Terrances mind, Castform still wasnt a match for Beautifly, Altaria, or Mismagius.

    Currently, only Growlithe could be suppressed by Castform.

    However, once Growlithe evolves, Castform will once again be the weakest link in Terrances team. Relying solely on rainy weather, Castforms versatility is limited, making it easy for opponents to counter.

    In battles, its not just about the power of the moves.

    Beautifly, Mismagius, and Altaria looked at Castform with the eyes of elders, expressing friendliness and admiration.

    Only Growlithe, due to the recent downpour, was in a particrly bad mood. The damp air around it made it very ufortable, so it looked at Castform with dissatisfaction.

    Especially the glint in its eyes made Terrance almost think there was going to be a sh and he quickly stood in front of Growlithe.

    Alright, you should all get to know Castform, as youll be spending a long time together from now on. Terrance said.

    Under Terrances guidance, the Pokmon quickly became acquainted with each other. Despite Castforms tsundere attitude, it couldnt help but smile under the warmth of Beautifly and the others.

    After resolving everything, Terrance set out on the road again, still opting to travel on foot. Apart from Castform and Mismagius, Terrance recalled the rest of his Pokmon.

    Mismagius remained to scout ahead, while Terrance had some things to discuss with Castform.

    As he took out the Dragon Orb, Castform immediately began to rub against it. The Dragon Orb was like a part of its body, and it was also the most cherished possession of Castform.

    Youve seen it too, theres not much energy left in it. It wasnt like this when you first got it, right? Terrance asked.

    Castformmm~~~ Castform nodded, looking somewhat sad at the weak energy fluctuations of the Dragon Orb.

    Theres no need to be sad. This is inevitable, and the energy hasntpletely disappeared. Its all been absorbed into your body. So, the Dragon Orb is still the same Dragon Orb, it has just fused with your body. Terranceforted it.

    Hearing Terrances words, Castform rxed a bit, but it still looked worried. Clearly, the gradual decrease of Dragon Orbs energy made it anxious.

    Watching the Dragon Orb, Terrance pondered. Theplete disappearance of the energy wasnt a big deal; the Dragon Orb would just not have any energy and lose its identity as a carrier, but it wouldntpletely disappear.

    After using an evolutionary stone, the energy would also integrate into the Pokmons body, but the evolutionary stone itself would gradually be an ordinary stone.

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 Chapter 187: Meeting Steven again

    Chapter 187: Meeting Steven again

    Here, Ill return the Dragon Orb to you. From now on, you dont have to return to the Pok Ball. Stay in the backpack and try to fully convert the Dragon Orb into your own possession as quickly as possible.

    Only by converting the energy into your own can the Dragon Orb be considered yours forever, added Terrance.

    Castformmm~~~ Castform nodded solemnly, observing the small amount of energy. It understood the importance of this energy for itself. This was the final opportunity for strengthening itself. If this energy dissipated, progressing again would be difficult.

    Also although absorbing the energy within the Dragon Orb is your current priority, I will also guide your training in moves like Hydro Pump from now on.

    While its destructive power is sufficient, there are still some adjustments that can be made to better suit yourself.

    Terrance then proceeded to analyze Castforms situation. Due to the nature of its species, Castform, like Beautifly, finds it challenging to achieve significant improvement solely through self-training. This was a frustrating reality.

    While Beautifly has put in great effort to hone its mastery of its moves, with the growth of Altaria and Mismagius, Terrance had started to worry that Beautifly may not be able to keep pace with their rate of growth.

    For Castform, there were two paths to further enhancing its strength. One was to continue strengthening its proficiency in rainy day, training Castform solely as a Water Type Pokmon. However, Terrance disliked this approach.

    The second path involved helping Castform in its control of Hail and Sunny Day, ensuring its proficiency was not inferior to rainy day. If sessful, Castform would undoubtedly be able to handle most situations and stand out on its own.

    Terrance leaned towards the second path, despite its significant obstacles. Firstly, controlling rainy day relied on the Dragon Orbs energy from Dragonair, which was an extraordinary opportunity in itself. Replicating this in Sunny Day and Hail..is quite difficult.

    Secondly, solely controlling rainy day will deplete Castforms stamina entirely. If it wants to be adept at transitioning between three weather conditions, it would undoubtedly further increase the burden on Castform.

    Although Castform appears to be impressive, it conceals a multitude of troubles behind the scenes. Addressing each issue one by one falls to Terrance, the Trainer, but the process will definitely not be easy.

    While resources are essential for nurturing Pokmon like Altaria, Mismagius, and Growlithe, time and umted training is even more crucial. However, Beautifly and Castform rely solely on resource umtion.

    Fortunately, Castforms proficiency in rainy day is nearlyplete. Now, I just need to fully develop its rainy day abilities and consider other aspects gradually.

    After a leisurely journey, Terrance finally reached Fortree City. Just as he entered the Pokmon Center and rested for a brief moment, he received a message from Steven.

    The message roughly stated that Terrance was too slow. Steven had already finished his work, but Terrance had not reached the Weather Institute yet.

    Seeing the message, Terrance chuckled. Its good to know he didnt arrive before Steven.

    Is that you, Steven? Ive arrived at Fortree City. Faced a bit of trouble on the way, but everything went smoothly, Terrance replied.

    After stretching, Terrance rested for a while before setting off towards the Weather Institute with his Pokmon.

    Terrance remembered the Weather Institute well; it seemed to be the headquarters for all weather stations and climate monitoring facilities in the Hoenn region, responsible for major research on the weather of the Hoenn region. Additionally, with this as the foundation, it conducts research on machines capable of controlling weather.

    In the Hoenn region, with its many inds, frequent rainfall, and asional droughts, residents often faced weather-rted challenges. The Weather Institute was established as a research base to address these natural disasters.

    Even before reaching the Laboratory, Terrance spotted Steven from a distance. It seemed Steven couldnt wait and hade to meet Terrance in advance.

    Its been a while, greeted Terrance.

    It indeed has been a while, replied Steven with a wry smile. Did you bring the meteorite? Lets hurry over.

    Terrances mouth twitched as the first thing Steven mentioned was the meteorite.

    Alright, lets go, Terrance shrugged helplessly. Based on their previous interactions, if the conversation didnt involve stones, Steven would maintain a humble gentlemanly demeanor. However, the moment it was rted to stones, he would transform into a different person. Though he never lost his manners, there was always a strange feeling about it.

    Oh, by the way, why did I have toe to the Weather Institute for the research on the meteorite? Is there any connection? Terrance inquired.

    Steven exined, Yes, remember the legend I told you aboutst time? Hoenns formation is rted to Groudon and Kyogre, so the regions weather is not stable. To change this situation, the Weather Institute has collected a lot of information about Super-ancient Pokmon.

    Although most of it pertains to Groudon and Kyogre, due to the connection between Rayquaza and these two Pokmon, there are also quite a few records.

    If theres anywhere in Hoenn that records the most about Rayquaza..I think, besides the museum in Sootopolis City, it should be the Weather Institute.

    Most importantly, our familyspany holds shares here, and one of my elders is also here and coupled with numerous research facilities, this ce should be the best choice, Steven added with a bitter smile.

    As Steven and Terrance approached the Weather Institute, the temperature around them suddenly dropped, leaving Terrance bewildered as he looked up to see snowkes drifting down from the sky.

    Whats happening? Terrance was puzzled. It wasnt winter in Hoenn right now, was it?

    Its artificial snow, Steven exined. Weve arrived. It seems the researchers at the Weather Institute are testing their machine again.

    Machine? Terrance queried.

    Yes, a machine that can artificially change the climate Theyre probably recording data, something they do almost every day. Thats why the Laboratory is located outside the city. Constant weather changes would upset the residents, Steven rified.

    I see, Terrance nodded.

    Upon Steven and Terrances arrival, they caught the attention of the researchers in whiteb coats at the Laboratory. One of them hurried over upon seeing them. Mr. Steven, youre back.

    Mr. Bart, sorry to interrupt your experiment. Is Professor Li around? Steven inquired.

    I barely managed to keep him here. If it werent for hearing that you had something to discuss, Professor might have left already Bart smiled wryly.

    Terrance stood aside, observing. This Professor Li should be the elder mentioned by Steven. It seemed he held quite a status among the researchers, which exined why Steven brought him here.

    Ah and who is this? Bart looked at Terrance.

    Terrance smiled and exchanged greetings. After introducing themselves to each other, they headed towards the Laboratory.

    As they entered the Laboratory, Steven didnt forget to tell Terrance a little about it: This Laboratory is managed by two Hoenn professors and a dozen or so main researchers. In addition to them, there are several assistants. While there are not many people, each person possesses a high level of expertise in their respective fields.

    What are these fields? Terrance asked. He had mostly encountered researchers rted to Pokmon fields, so encountering those researching technology was a first for him.

    Theres quite a variety, Steven began to exin.

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 Chapter 188: Hoennâ€™s hidden danger

    Chapter 188: Hoenn¡¯s hidden danger

    Meteorology, atmospheric science, atmospheric environmental science, environmental construction, oceanography, physical geography There were plenty of professionals solely dedicated to weather-rted fields. And apart from that, there are many who are proficient inworks and programming. Realizing the power of the Weather Institute, Terrance sighed inwardly.

    Indeed a world with only Pokmon and Trainers is not enough for everything.

    If everyone became a Trainer, the driving force that could let this world operate more smoothly would be lost.

    Professor Li is currently on the underground level.

    Receiving information from other researchers, Steven and Terrance first arrived at the underground level of the Weather Institute. They looked at the rooms with signs hanging on them. After a moment, Steven led Terrance into a room which had a Pokmon sign hanging.

    Castform?

    ncing casually at the sign before entering the room, Terrance realized it was the pattern of a Castform.

    Right, if its the Weather Institute, then having Pokmon like Castform as assistance is quite normal.

    In the room, a tall elderly man sat in a chair, holding books in one hand while feeding several gray-white Pokmon.

    As Terrance and Steven entered the room, the old man looked up at them, then spoke, Been waiting for you for a while, Steven.

    Sorry Steven smiled bitterly. Professor Li was his elder, but his temper wasnt great. It took quite an effort to persuade him to lend some research equipment and materials.

    Im Professor Li, hello, young man. Professor Li nodded towards Terrance.

    Hello, Im Terrance, Terrance replied.

    All right, Steven, can you now tell me why you asked me to stay? Im not as spry as you young folks anymore, Professor Li sighed, You nearly broke my back when you dragged me along to dig stones when you were a kid.

    Steven stared nkly at the ceiling. He really couldnt remember that at all.

    But now that Terrance was here, they could get to the point. Its like this, Steven said calmly.

    Then, Steven described the situation with the meteorite and his own spections, emphasizing the possible connection with Groudon and Kyogre.

    Initially, Professor Li was indifferent, thinking Steven was wasting his time as usual, and there was probably nothing important.

    But as Steven narrated slowly, his facial expression suddenly changed, and he became serious. By the end, he even stood up and asked solemnly, Is what youre saying true?

    It shouldnt be wrong, right? Steven responded, not entirely sure.

    Um Professor Li turned to look at Terrance.

    Just call me Terrance, Terrance said.

    Okay Terrance, could you show me the meteorite? Professor Li asked.

    Terrance nodded and took out the prepared meteorite, handing it over. Up to now, the meteorite still looked the same, emitting only a faint glow. There was a noticeable difference between its current state and rainbow-coloured light described in Stevens message.

    This Professor Li furrowed his brow as he held the meteorite in his hand. Even with his knowledge, he couldnt recognize what kind of meteorite it was, and he had never even heard of it before. It seemed that the only connection to this meteorite was the legend of its creation in Sootopolis City, as mentioned by Steven.

    If this meteorite is truly rted to Rayquaza, then its not just a matter of using Weather Institutes equipment for research. Even the Weather Institutes full support in studying this meteorite shouldnt be a problem Well, as you know, the purpose of establishing the Weather Institute is to find ways to control the weather on arge scale, to eliminate unstable weather conditions in some areas.

    These unstable weather factors stem from the climate disturbances caused by the battles between Groudon and Kyogre. Legend has it that only Rayquaza could influence these two Pokmon. Anything rted to Rayquaza could be an important clue to suppressing climate disturbances! Professor Li said solemnly.

    Um Steven hadnt expected that this meteorite could be so important.

    Is this meteorite yours, Terrance? Would you be willing to hand it over to the Weather Institute for research? Professor Li looked at Terrance.

    Hand it over to the Weather Institute? Terrance frowned. He didnt expect things to turn out this way. It seems that this meteorite is really involved in a lot of things.

    Wait a minute, Terrance is my friend, and this meteorite is his personal property. He has the right to possess this meteorite, Steven said, So his wishes must be respected.

    Terrance felt a mix of emotions, but Stevens words warmed his heart a bit. This guy

    Sorry, I overstepped. Of course, I wont force Terrance. This meteorite is his property, and no one can change that, Professor Li shook his head, But I still implore you to lend us the meteorite for research at the Weather Institute for a period of time. If there are any developments, it would be a help for the entire Hoenn region.

    Professor Li looked at Terrance solemnly, You may not know, but nearly a thousand people die in shipwrecks caused by heavy rain every year in Hoenn. As for droughts, they bring disasters to many agricultural areas. This kind of weather is harmful to the people of Hoenn.

    Terrance was stunned. He didnt know much about this. Farbor Town, where he lived, was located on thergest maind of Hoenn. Although it was remote, the security and environmental climate were rtively stable.

    But the scenes described by Professor Li should be for the residents on the inds belonging to the Hoenn region surrounding the maind.

    Although the residents of the worst-affected areas have been relocated to the maind, there isnt much inhabitable space on the maind. Some inds still cant be taken care of, and some people refuse to leave their homes no matter whatWe established the Weather Institute because of this situation.

    And the patterns of heavy rain and droughts are still unclear, without any clue for prevention. Professor Lis old face wrinkled, Im worried that these natural disasters will sooner orter appear on the maind, and their impact will be significant.

    Upon hearing this, Terrance nodded, No problem, if it can really help.

    Professor Li had no reason to deceive him. Terrance could find out the truth if he intended to. If it really could help many people or even solve the potential disaster in Hoenn, what harm would it be to lend the meteorite for research?

    Apart from shipwrecks caused by heavy rain, just droughts alone would lead to many crops failing. Farbor Town was also an agricultural town. When the harvest was poor, Terrance had seen the residents despondent expressions. For ordinary people who relied on agriculture for a living if the crops failed, it would truly be a devastating blow.

    Just for this reason, Terrance had to assist in the research.

    Really? On behalf of everyone at the Laboratory, thank you. Dont worry, youre Stevens friend. In just three months, well return the meteorite to you. Besides, whether theres progress or not, youll receive our gratitude, Professor Li said with relief. This was a big matter concerning the Hoenn maind, and he couldnt force a junior to hand over his personal belongings. Terrances actions not only gave him considerable respect but also indirectly reflected his character.

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 Chapter 189: Weather Instituteâ€™s Castforms

    Chapter 189: Weather Institute¡¯s Castforms

    In order to find the cause of the strange weather in Hoenn, the meteorite was temporarily handed over to the researchers at the Weather Institute for further study.

    To this end, Professor Li and several researchers quickly formed a temporary research team, mainly responsible for a series of matters rted to the meteorite.

    Terrance, why not stay at the Weather Institute for a while? Steven will also assist in the research on the meteorite, Professor Li and Terrance discussed after quickly contacting some researchers to exin the situation with the meteorite.

    Well Terrance hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, I n to collect Ribbons this year and participate in the Grand Festival.

    Pokmon Contest? Steven turned his head, isnt that thepetition Wace often participates in?

    Pokmon Contest, huh! Professor Li pondered, I remember thatpetition is held quite frequently, right?

    Terrance nodded, Yes, but I want to collect them as early as possible so that I can have peace of mind.

    When is the nearest Pokmon Contest here? Professor Li asked.

    Umthe Pokmon Contest in Rustboro City just finished, next should be the Lavaridge Conference in half a month and the Lilycove Conference in a month, Terrance replied.

    Then just stay for a month! Let us also extend our hospitality, and besides, we would also like to thank you for your help with the meteorite, Professor Li said, with Steven chiming in to persuade him to stay.

    Just as Terrance was finding it hard to turn down their offer, Professor Li spoke again, I noticed since you came in, your eyes have been on Castform. Are you interested in them?

    Interested I might as well say I have a Castform too, Terrance said, I wonder what Castform does at the Weather Institute?

    I see! Steven said youre also a Breeder. Look, it will be worth your while to stay here for a while. I believe observing the Castform here will definitely help you with training your own Castform, Professor Li said.

    Terrance paused, pondering for a moment. Indeed, that seemed to be the case. The Weather Institutewasnt it all about studying weather?

    To train Castform well, he would have to work on Hail, Sunny Day, Rain Dance, and even Sandstorm. This ce should be able to help him to some extent.

    Then Ill trouble you for a while, After some thinking, Terrance decided to stay for a while, hoping for some gains.

    Alright, let me prepare rooms for you and Steven, Professor Li said.

    One of Terrances purposes for staying was to observe the Castforms at the Weather Institute.

    He found that the Castforms here were not particrly different.

    Only one caught Terrances interest slightly.

    While watching the researchers conduct weather experiments, only this Castforms speed in changing the weather exceeded the average.

    Sunny Day, Rain Dance, Hail, all took about 7 seconds to stabilize the abnormal weather.

    In contrast, the others took about 10 seconds.

    This Castform has been here the longest, the previous ones were all sent to other weather stations as assistant Pokmon, a researcher exined to Terrance.

    Terrances Castform, except for Rain Dance, took around 10 seconds for both Hail and Sunny Day, with Hail less than 10 and Sunny Day more than 10.

    Mr. Bart, may I askI noticed that although Castforms change the weather at simr speed, the transformation of their forms is very fast. Why is that? Terrance inquired.

    After observing for a while, Terrance unexpectedly discovered that each Castform here transformed into its forms frighteningly quickly, almost without any interval.

    Although the speed ofpletely changing the weather was not fast, the speed of form transformation amazed Terrance.

    Some Castforms could even change their forms before the weatherpletely changed.

    Well Bart said, Do you know what Castforms body nature is closest to?

    Water molecules, Terrance replied.

    Thats right, its water molecules, and the external factors that affect their body shape are not any special energy, but temperature and humidity.

    Now do you understand?

    You mean because they oftene into contact with constantly changing weather, it has trained their ability to sense temperature and humidity quickly? Terrance said.

    Smart! But not only that, we at the Weather Institute also have aboratory that can simte climates. Every Castform thates here will undergo some training there.

    Bart introduced, Interested? Why not let your Castform experience it too?

    Looking down at the Castform peeking out of Terrances backpack, the researcher Bart said.

    Is that possible? Terrance asked. If Castform could really achieve the speed of form transformation of these Castforms at the Weather Institute, then it could save 1 to 2 seconds or even more time in battles.

    Of course, youre willing to provide the meteorite for our research. If we hide even a smallboratory, wouldnt that be too stingy of us? Bart chuckled.

    Thisboratory is a facility that simtes local climate changes. Bart took Terrance and Castform here.

    After Castform went in alone, Bart and Terrance resumed their conversation.

    The energy source for thisboratory is electricity, but in such a small-scale enclosed space, changing the climate is still possible

    By calction, if we want to change the climate of an entire ind with electricity, we simply cannot provide the energy needed. Bart sighed.

    So this failedboratory is now left for Castforms to train in. Currentlywe are researching Castforms ability to change the weather.

    I hope to get some inspiration and make progress here.

    Terrance was silent as he sighed inwardly, realizing that he couldnt help much with this matter. Every researcher here had more expertise in weather than he did.

    Here, this is the main control switch for theboratory.

    If youre interested, you can bring Castform here to experience the weather, Bart said.

    Thisboratory, which can change the weather through electricity, is really convenient. The constantly changing climate inside made Castform enjoy ying inside.

    Pay close attention to the experience when changing forms, Terrance advised.

    This was a rare opportunity. After leaving the Weather Institute, there wouldnt be many ces for Castform to experience different weather.

    Although its different from the real weather created by Pokmon, its advantage is that it is stable and fast, Terrance thought to himself.

    And so, while learning some weather-rted knowledge from researcher Bart, Terrances curiosity was piqued by some things at the Weather Institute, which even proved to be quite helpful for Castform in some aspects.

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 Chapter 190 â€œEraseâ€ embryonic form

    Chapter 190 ¡°Erase¡± embryonic form

    Half a monthter.

    Terrance was training Castform in an open space outside the Weather Institute.

    Its training partner was Terrances Altaria.

    In previous spars, Terrance was surprised to find that Altaria was hardly affected by the weather created by Castform.

    Regardless of whether it was Growlithe, Beautifly, or Mismagius, they would be affected to some extent by different weather conditions. But Altaria, even in a downpour, showed no change in flying speed. Even with raindrops soaking its feathers, its movements remained swift and stable.

    This couldnt simply be exined by strong will. Terrance believed it was an Ability that had not yet been unearthed.

    Being able to remain unaffected by the weather left Terrance slightly stunned. He inquired about it with Professor Li, who expressed regret.

    There is indeed an Ability where Pokmon are not affected by the weather, and it has already been discovered in Psyduck and Lickitung

    Researchers at the Weather Institute had also conducted some research on Psyduck, but unfortunately, its ability to influence the weather fluctuations was too weak.

    Even when applied to oneself, it was barely effective. Moreover, one had to also consider the severity of the weather, making it impossible to utilize the source for isting the weather of a region.

    Psyduck is not good enoughLickitung is not good enough, and Altaria is not good enough either. If there is a Pokmon like them that has the ability to iste weather, and the source of this ability is strong enough to affect arge areathen it may be possible to make progress in the research on isting weather.

    Terrance understood. In simpler terms, Altarias ability to iste the weather could only affect itself In other words, it could also be said that the intensity of its influence on the weather was not strong enough to have arge-scale impact.

    As Pokmon grow stronger, will their Abilitys influence also increase? Terrance asked.

    Yes, but it doesnt mean much. While some Pokmon have the same Ability, the underlying principles differ depending on the anatomy of different Pokmon species. What were seeking is precisely this principle. Unfortunately, the principle knowledge found in Pokmon like Psyduck, Lickitung, and Altaria is still unable to alter the weather of arge area, Professor Li exined.

    ***********************

    Castform, Hydro Pump!

    Altaria, Dragon Pulse!

    The daily training proceeded as usual, but due to some special training, Altarias execution of its moves was always slightly dyed.

    However, Castform was unaware of what special training Altaria was undergoing and simply thought that Altarias execution of moves was slower than its own.

    This led to Altarias actions not only startling Terrance but also surprising Castform.

    Instead of breaking through the Hydro Pump as usual with Dragon Pulse, as Hydro Pump got closer, Altaria let out a loud cry and then

    Bang!

    The Hydro Pump exploded.

    Castform stared nkly.

    Terrance eyes widened

    Not only his eyes widened, but the emotions in Terrances heart at this moment were simply indescribable.

    This is Erase Technique!! [TN: This was previously Annihtion Technique. Will be changing it because there was no context previously.]

    After a moment of silence, Terrance spoke in disbelief, looking in astonishment at Altaria.

    Two years..has the sound technique that took two years to conceptualize finally seeded now?

    Was it a coincidence or?

    Altarias idental sess once again reminded Terrance of the two years spent perfecting the Erase Technique.

    Principles of the Self-Created Technique Erase Move.

    First,

    The Species it is restricted to: Altaria.

    As a Humming Pokmon, its voice can reach a very high frequency, and its touching singing voice can enchant people.

    The distinctive feature of its voice is its range and flexibility, allowing it to perform different beautiful songs with ease. In other words, it has a special talent for changing its voice.

    Combined with the move Mirror Move.

    Effect of Mirror Move: Mimics thest move used by the target.

    In other words, to some extent, Altaria can quickly replicate the opponents move through Mirror Move.

    Moves like Sr Beam, Hyper Beam, and other release-type moves, or physical moves like Razor Leaf, have their own Natural Frequency.

    ording to the principle of resonance, as long as another identical sound wave reaches the same or a simr frequency, that is, the resonant frequency, then the originally small vibration wave can amplify its power by hundreds of times and cause material destruction in essence.

    Even a light tap can copse a building, and orderly steps can shatter stone bridges

    Using Mirror Move, Altaria can quickly replicate the opponents release-type moves and then through a series of calctions, it finds the most suitable frequency to use its cry to attackeven though the cry may seem insignificant, under Altarias exceptional soprano performance, it bes melodious and resonant, capable of unleashing unimaginable destructive power against certain moves, erasing and disintegrating the source of a moves energy.

    It seeded, whether by chance or identThis is a great beginning! Terrance eximed excitedly.

    In fact, the limitations of the Erase Technique were quite significant. Its not easy to find the Natural Frequency of some moves energy. It must be moves that Altaria has been in touch with for years.

    It may seed once or twice through continuous defeats and the umtion of experience against simple moves like Water Gun, Hydro Pump, methrower, and Thunderbolt.

    But those obscure moves that Altaria encounters maybe once in several years? Finding the Natural Frequency after witnessing them just once thats utterly impossible!

    So, the Erase Technique can only deal with some simple,mon moves.

    And sure enough, Altarias first sess was against amon move Hydro Pump!

    In the intense training sessions with Castform during these days, Altarias exposure to Hydro Pump increased again, leading to a behavior where, before using Dragon Pulse, Altaria spent some time to use Mirror Move to find the Natural Frequency and finally seeded once!

    Terrance then let Altaria imitate it again and again. With the experience of one sessful attempt, Altarias sess rate increased significantly.

    Out of five Hydro Pump by Castform Altaria found the Natural Frequency once again!

    Originally, it was only with Altarias enhanced Dragon Pulse that Hydro Pump could be destroyed But now, with just a simple cry, Hydro Pump was obliterated before it even arrived!

    Seeing the sess of the Erase Technique Terrance felt a great sense of achievement.

    However, this is just the beginning. Erase Technique cannot be limited to just one move like Hydro Pump. But with one sessful experience, the feasibility of this technique has been proven!

    Alright, lets continue! Terrance addressed Altaria and Castform.

    While watching the two Pokmon continue to practice, Terrance felt it necessary to re-n the Erase Technique once again. The embryonic form of Erase has appeared, and the next step is to let this embryonic form grow to perfection.

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 Chapter 191: Winona

    Chapter 191: Winona

    Castform, Hydro Pump!

    Beautifly, Sr Beam!

    Mismagius, Shadow Ball!

    Growlithe, methrower!

    Altaria, Erase!

    Four Pokmon took turns to battle. Since Altaria used its cry to erase the Hydro Pump, Terrance had been particrly focused on Altarias sess rate with Erase.

    After three days of practice, unfortunately, besides Hydro Pump, Altaria still couldnt find that spot for other moves.

    Only against.Hydro Pump, it had shown improvement through constant practice, with its sess rate significantly increasing.

    A concentrated pir of water surged forward, and with a loud bang, the pir shattered, water droplets scattering everywhere.

    It seeded again. Terrance felt both joy and worry. He was d Erase had worked, but worried that this sess seemedrgely coincidental; he had no idea why it suddenly became effective against Hydro Pump.

    Altaria was also uncertain. It had suddenly found that spot and then increasingly got more familiar with it, but for other moves, it still couldnt replicate the feeling when dealing with Hydro Pump.

    Is this a technique you developed yourself?

    Yeah, but its not perfect yet, Terrance replied, turning his head.

    Steven had arrived long before, but Terrance didnt immediately divert his attention during training.

    Very impressive, Steven remarked. He could tell that the sound wasnt a sonic wave move with powerful frequency like Boomburst, but just a simple cry.

    Yet, such a cry managed to block such a strong Hydro Pump Steven couldnt figure out the principle behind it.

    Since youre here, Steven, how about a 3v3 battle? Terrance suddenly suggested.

    Steven was formidable, even stronger than Cynthia at the moment From the opponents Metagross, Terrance sensed the aura of a top-tier Trainer.

    After training alone for so long, he suddenly wanted to test his skills against someone like Steven, with winning or losing being secondary.

    SureBut I came here to tell you that theres been some progress in meteorites research. I believe it wont be long before we have conclusions regarding its effects on weather, Steven said.

    Terrance nodded. This ce was a natural battling ground, with the open ground providing an excellent environment for battles. They didnt need a referee; they each sent out their Pokmon to start the battle.

    ***********************

    Fortree City, apart from the Fortree Gym, houses in the city were built on the trees. The people here mostly lived long, healthy lives. Wild Bug-type Pokmon could often be seen flying around inside houses. Regr heavy rain made the trees here much taller than those elsewhere.

    Fortree Gym specialized in Flying-type Pokmon. At this moment, outside the gymsrge doors, an unexpected visitor stood there, taking a deep breath.

    That person was Terrance.

    After battling Steven, Terrance had been rmended by Steven to challenge Fortree Gym.

    Its evident that your Erase Technique focuses on sound. You might gain something by challenging Fortree Gym, Steven.

    Fortree Gym

    As Terrance had just learned, the Gym Leader of Fortree Gyms trump card was also Altaria, just like Terrances.

    And although their fighting style was Flying-type, they have their own unique battle methods.

    The oue of Terrances battle with Steven Terrance indeed did not win, and even in the 3v3 battle, he couldnt force Stevens ace Metagross toe out.

    What on earth did his Aggron eat to grow like that?

    Aggron feeds on iron, and most Trainers provide iron as food for their Aggron

    But Stevens Aggron its food couldnt possibly be ordinary iron. Considering Stevens background, Terrance strongly suspected it might be some rare and precious metal.

    Regardless, Terrance lost, and he experienced the gap between himself and a top Trainer. For someone who had only been training for two years..he was still far away from that level.

    I am a challenger!!

    In front of Fortree Gym, Terrance knocked on the door and shouted.

    Shortly after, a girl with a blue Pokmon perched on her head ran out. Are you here to challenge Fortree Gym?

    Swablu

    Seeing the Pokmon on the girls head, Terrance felt a wave of nostalgia. Back then, Swablu used to perch on his head like that too.

    Yes, Im Terrance, a challenger from Farbor Town.

    Oh, then follow me, the girl said.

    Terrance followed the girl into the Gym. Unlike outside, Fortree Gym had various stone statues of different Flying-type Pokmon, representing most of Hoenns Flying-type Pokmon.

    During this time, Terrance registered for the Gym challenge using his Pokdex.

    All right, Terrance, if you defeat me, this Feather Badge will be yours.

    Terrance was taken aback. Wait the Gym Leader shouldnt be a girl barely older than him.

    Wait a minute, are you the Gym Trainer of Fortree Gym? Terrance asked in surprise.

    ording to Steven, the Gym Trainer of Fortree Gym was a mature woman skilled in Flying-type Pokmon, with Altaria as her ace.

    But the girl in front of him, aside from being too young, even had Altaria reced with Swablu on her head something didnt seem right.

    Yes, its me Im Winona, the new Trainer of Fortree Gym! the girl confirmed.

    Terrance was confused for a moment, but soon realized that most Gyms operated under the inheritance system. After a Gym Trainer retired, they had the right to pass on their Gym Trainer status to their children.

    Additionally, based on the challengers registration information the Gym might selectively send out Pokmon that were more suitable to test the challenger.

    Terrances Gym and Conference information were currently nk. From the perspective of the Gym Trainer, he was aplete rookie. Even if this Winona wasnt the Gym Trainer yet, it was very normal for her to handle his challenge.

    Realizing this, Terrance felt a surge of helplessness. He didnt know what to do. He wanted to challenge the Altaria from Fortree Gym that Steven had mentionednot Winona, who was standing before him with her Swablu.

    After hesitating for a moment, Terrance decided to be honest and expressed his desire to challenge the former Gym Trainer as Steven had mentioned.

    No way! Winona puffed up her cheeks instantly, saying indignantly, I am the Gym Trainer of Fortree Gym now. If you want to get the Feather Badge, youll have to defeat me!

    Furthermore, Winona had seen Terrances information; he was just a newly registered rookie Trainer, daring to challenge a senior Could it be he looked down on her?

    Okay, but if I can defeat you, can you help me with a rmendation?

    Regardless of the oue, just give me a chance, Terrance said.

    You have to defeat me first, Winona replied.

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 Chapter 192: Crushing Victory

    Chapter 192: Crushing Victory

    Winonas identity as a Gym Trainer was indeed legitimate. At least, they have professional referees in the Gym.

    Under the refereesmand, Terrance and Winona both released their Pokmon.

    The rules were set for a 2-on-2 battle, following the traditional battle rules.

    I am Winona, the Leader of the Fortree Gym. I have be one with bird Pokmon and have soared the skiesHowever grueling the battle, we will triumph with graceWitness the elegant choreography of my bird Pokmon and me!

    On the battlefield, Winonas side was Swablu, its petite body flying in the air, overlooking Terrances Growlithe on the ground.

    As the battlemenced, Growlithe eagerly dashed across the field.

    This roundIll take it, Winona said.

    Clearly, Swablus advantage in aerialbat was undeniable!

    Growlithe, dont rush. Try methrower first,manded Terrance.

    A pir of fire shot into the air. Winona shook her head. As expected, Terrance was a rookie Trainer. A methrower of this power was too weak for Growlithe.

    The move was loose, the mes were not cohesive, and the release speed was too slow. As the mes rose higher, their temperature steadily decreased.

    Swablu wont be daunted by this move! Evade with the rhythm of the wind! Winona instructed.

    Swablu circled around the pir of methrower like a cotton ball being gently blown by the wind, effortlessly dodging the mes.

    Simultaneously, while spinning around the pir of mes, Swablu approached Growlithe, its beak shimmering with dazzling light.

    Swablu, use Peck!

    Peck, or Fury Attack, Swablus Peck attack was mastered to perfection, a level of skill even Terrance hadnt seen his Swablu achieve back then.

    With white light at its beak, Swablu became a sharp spear, charging straight at Growlithe with Fury Attack.

    Growlithe, Agility.

    Without panic, Terrance swiftlymanded and at the sound, Growlithe instantly transformed into a blur, easily evading Fury Attack.

    How could Winona gaped at Growlithe. It could even dodge at that distance?

    Such a quick reaction, Winona couldnt help but admire. Fly back into the sky.

    Growlithes coordination was impressive. As long as it wasnt an extremely tricky angle or an attack impossible to dodge, Growlithe could handle most attacks.

    What followed was a continuous exchange between Swablu and Growlithe.

    Both Swablu and Growlithe disyed remarkable coordination. Terrance observed that the opponent also ced great emphasis on elegance and magnificence during battle. Additionally, her choice of words was meticulous. However, there were intermittent pauses in her speech, possibly deliberating over which words to use, leading to slowermand execution.

    In the sky, Swablu began to bombard Growlithe with Dragon Pulse. Terrance was surprised that Swablu could learn Dragon Pulse. It seemed that although Swablu hadnt evolved, its talent was unexpectedly high. Without an outstanding Dragon Type bloodline, if his Swablu had wanted to learn Dragon Pulse, it wouldnt be a simple task.

    However, Winona had misjudged one thing. She believed that Growlithes methrower posed no threat to Swablu, so as long as Swablu stayed in the air, it would be safe By continuously blocking Growlithes moving range with Dragon Pulse and various moves, Winona nned to corner Growlithe and then defeat it in one fell swoop.

    Feeling the time was right, Terrance said, me Wheel!

    Growlithe had stretched and warmed up. Looking at Growlithe, who under Agility was itching to give it a go, Terrance looked up at the sky

    Swablu was still flying, while Growlithe below began to emit a faint heat as it ran, a red light enveloping its body, then

    With a buzz, apanied by a burst of me, mes engulfed Growlithes entire body!

    Hmm? Winona looked at Growlithe, her expression puzzled, not understanding Growlithes intent.

    Are they trying to attack Swablu from that position?! After making her guess, Winona couldnt believe it herself. One on the ground, one in the air, with nothing around to climb Except for Pokmon with exceptionally good jump power, it was impossible for an attack to reach such a height.

    However, Growlithes actionspletely startled Winona She had never seen a Pokmon with such strong explosive power

    Swablu, who was still focused on the ground, suddenly saw a sh of fire erupt from below. Before Swablu could react, Growlithe was already rushing towards it from the ground like a rocket. With a loud bang, Swablu was hit even higher, letting out a miserable cry as it lost its ability to fly, propelled by the force of impact to even greater heights in the sky

    As for Growlithe, it let out a roar as well; its body was like a spring that had exhausted all its strength in that explosive strike, leaving its legs aching. Having reached such a height, Growlithe naturally couldnt maintain bnce and could only let its body plummet back down.

    Bang

    The moment Growlithended on the ground, Terrance felt the pain after hearing the sound. He couldnt help but feel a pang in his heart. Then, Swablu also fell down. Compared to Growlithe, Swablu was in worse condition, being the primary target of the impact, and its petite body made it more vulnerable to injury

    Swablu unable to battle

    The referee announced the result, stunned. The change was too sudden, the shift in fighting style too abrupt. Watching Growlithe, twitching as it stood up, the referees eyes widened in iprehension.

    I Winonas mouth opened slightly, looking at Growlithe in astonishment. She knew she had been carelessGrowlithes methrower was not at all a move aimed at Flying-type PokmonThe explosive power of that me Wheel was too terrifying, catching both her and Swablupletely off guard.

    If it was her teachers Altariaany Pokmon on the ground would have no chance of escaping its control, Winona thought to herself. But in this battle, she lost. Underestimating Growlithe was one factor, but more cruciallySwablu wasnt her ace at the moment!

    My next partner is Swellow! Taking a deep breath, Winona solemnly looked at Terrance. He didnt seem as easy to deal with as a rookie Trainer. If she had been fully focused on the battle just now, she might have been able to help Swablu evade the me Wheel.

    In the end, it was her ownmand error that she missed the opportunity.

    Come back, Growlithe. Next up, Mismagius, take the field.

    Looking at Growlithes equally battered body, Terrance shook his headIt looked too injured, so he couldnt leave the next battle to Growlithe.

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 Chapter 193: Illusion Instakill

    Chapter 193: Illusion Instakill

    Even with a body full of injuries from the fall, Growlithe still eagerly stared at the newly appeared Swellow, showing no signs of backing down until Terrance recalled Growlithe and sent out Mismagius, signaling the continuation of the battle.

    Growlithe could still fight Terrance remembered that unless Growlithe was truly exhausted, even multiple injuries couldnt stop it from fighting.

    However, observing Swellows agility, Terrance knew this Swellow was much faster than Swablu, and with Winona likely being prepared, Growlithes ambush wouldnt be as effective as before.

    If Growlithes attack failed it would only result in increasing its injuries for no gain.

    Mismagius

    Terrance signaled to Mismagius, his gaze fixed on the Swellow in the sky, who was waiting for Winonasmand.

    Not attacking first? Winona cautiously observed Mismagius, having learned from her experience with Growlithe earlier, she realized Terrance wasnt just an ordinary Trainer.

    We cant afford to be careless. Pumping herself up, Winona said: Swellow, Air sh!

    Swellow, with its ink-blue feathers, extended its sharp red ws and vigorously swung them towards the ground, sending several sharp des formed from air racing towards Mismagius.

    Bang! Bang! Bang!

    As Air sh hit the ground, Mismagius dispersed with the dust, disappearing from Winona and Swellows sight, hiding somewhere unknown.

    Thats the most difficult aspect of dealing with Ghost-type Pokmon their ability to conceal themselvescauses headaches for most Pokmon; if they cant locate the Ghost-type Pokmon, they will surely be at a disadvantage in battle.

    Keep your calm, Swellow, observe the surroundings. Winona scanned the area, having Swellow fly higher into the air; she didnt believe Terrance wouldnt issue amand to attack.

    The atmosphere grew tense as Swellow circled in the air, its sharp gaze scanning all around with great focus. Suddenly, Shadow Balls appeared from all directions one after another, flying towards Swellow. Facing great danger, Swellow received Winonas swiftmand to use Quick Attack to evade!!

    Zzzt zzzt zzzt~

    Swellow effortlessly pped its wings, calmly dodging the Shadow Balls, while simultaneously showcasing the elegance of its beautiful feathers, its movements graceful.

    However, just when Swellow thought it had perfectly avoided all the Shadow Balls, it felt numbness creeping through its body. Its wings had been invaded by strong electric currents, the tingling sensation making it unable to p its wings, only able to let out a miserable cry as it fell from the sky.

    Swellow!! Swellow! Whats wrong

    During the fall, Swellow heard the Trainers call clearly, feeling momentarily confused

    Meanwhile, Winona was even more confused, as she watched Swellow, who was previously focused, suddenly use Quick Attack to charge into the Thunder Wave that had been woven together out of thin air. No matter how she called out, it had no effect.

    Then it happened, Swellow sumbed to the effect of Thunder Waves paralysis, losing its ability to fly and crashed onto the ground.

    Its over! Mismagius, Shadow Ball.

    This time, it was a genuine Shadow Ball. As Swellow fell, numerous Shadow Balls followed closely behind. At the moment they hit Swellow, intense fluctuations spread out, causing waves of smoke. When the smoke cleared Swellows condition appeared before everyones eyes.

    Incapacitated! The referee took a deep breath. As Gym Trainer Winonas two Pokmon have both lost their ability to battle, the winner is Terrance.

    Since Winona took over the Gym, this person had always served as a referee. A battle where Winona was so powerless this was the first time he had seen it. Typically, Winona, who had just taken over as Gym Trainer, wasnt considered weak; in fact, she was even above average among Trainers.

    For someone of her age to be able to take over as Gym Trainer it was partly because the old Gym Leader hoped Winona would develop through experience, but it also showed their recognition of Winona.

    The sudden burst of power from Growlithe, Swellows inexplicable behavior, all left Winona staring bewildered at the arena. She had faced challengers stronger than her before but the reasons for her losses were understandable, allowing her to identify her shorings.

    But such a bizarre, unpredictable battle, she was experiencing for the first time.

    It was actually an application of Confuse Ray and Psybeam, as well as the foundation of Mismagius illusion skill. It uses the Confusion condition to make the opponent see other scenes.

    In an ordinary Confusion condition, the user cant control the opponents situation at all, and it is already fortunate to be able to confuse the opponent. As for being able to control the opponents Confusion condition and create an illusion to make the opponent follow their rhythm, this is no longer an ordinary Confusion movethis ability to create illusions, generally only Psychic-type Pokmon and Ghost-type Pokmon could use it well.

    The principle of illusion and hallucination is the Confusion condition, turning uncontroble Confusion into controble Confusion. With Swellow intensely focused and unable to see Mismagius, its attention was focused keenly on the movements around it. Suddenly, the Shadow Balls illusion coupled with the Trainers voice, directly broke through Swellows mental defenses. This prompted Swellow to swiftly react and seriously dodge these Shadow Balls.

    Howeverthese Shadow Balls were ultimately fake. Following the trajectory of the Shadow Balls, Swellow charged straight into the Thunder Wave woven by Mismagius, and then it was followed by the real Shadow Ball attack, leaving Swellow, who was paralyzed, unable to resist it.

    Ive lost. Actually, Winona didnt care about winning or losing; she just wanted to know why Swellow didnt obey hermands and acted on its own. This was the most puzzling aspect for her. After Terrance exined it in simple terms, Winona suddenly understood, realizing she knew too little about Ghost-type Pokmon as she was focused only on Flying-type Pokmon.

    Terrance smiled. He could guess the others thoughts, but not every Ghost-type Pokmon had the ability to control Confusion. Firstly, it requires a microscopic level of control over energy, which can easily stump arge number of Pokmon. Secondly, the control over the rhythm when using illusions during training and battles is also crucial. Without long-term practice, illusions with many loopholes were even less useful than simply causing the opponent to fall into random confusion.

    Gym Leader Winona, I came to Fortree Gym specifically to challenge the Altaria of the Gym. Could you now please give me this opportunity? Terrance asked.

    Fighting Trainers of the same age rarely provides Terrance with any gains. He already has a rough framework in mind ofmon knowledge and experiences. Unless they were Trainers like Steven, Wace, or Cynthia, even Gym Leaders like Candice, Winona, dont impress Terrance much. They were just thresholds set by the old Gym Leaders to test the Trainers participating in the conferences. Their own strength hadnt grown to the level of seasoned Trainers like Steven and others.

    Whether or not they could be qualified Trainers depends on whether they could grow while continuously facing challengers.

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 Chapter 194: Fighting Fortree Gym again!

    Chapter 194: Fighting Fortree Gym again!

    Although unwilling, Winona reluctantly agreed to Terrances request.

    However, the next battle wouldnt happen today; the previous Gym Leader of Fortree Gym was not in the Gym. So, Terrance was arranged to have the battle a weekter.

    Receiving the Feather Badge from Winona, Terrance temporarily bid farewell to Fortree Gym and took up residence at the Pokmon Center.

    At the Weather Institute, everyone, including Steven, was extremely busy as the research had reached a critical stage. They temporarily dont have time to entertain Terrance. But, Terrance left Castform behind to assist with the research, joining the group of Castform at theboratory.

    ***************

    One weekter.

    Terrance stepped into Fortree Gym once again.

    This time, the challenger was the former Gym Leader of Fortree Gym and Winonas mentor, Miss Hana.

    Unlike Winona, Miss Hana looked exceptionally wise. Recalling Stevens description of her, Terrance confirmed that he had found the right person.

    I must say, I was quite surprised when I heard someone want to challenge me, Miss Hana remarked as she weed Terrance.

    Upon learning from Winona that a challenger wished to duel her Altaria, Hanas initial thought was that this person must have been rmended.

    Moreover, there was a good chance that this challenger also possessed a Pokmon like Altaria.

    Fortree Gym wasnt renowned in Hoenn, and Miss Hana wasnt a widely known Gym Leader. Since handing over the Gym to Winona some time ago, Miss Hana rarely faced challengers.

    Ordinary Trainers, and even Fortree Gyms Gym Trainers, often didnt know who she was, let alone that her trump card was an Altaria.

    Miss Hanas guess was indeed correct. However, during the battle, she was surprised to find that Terrance did not send out an Altaria like she had imagined.

    Growlithe? Miss Hana inquired.

    Yes, I hope youll use Altaria to battle, Terrance replied.

    After a brief pause, Gym Leader Hana smiled and said, I see. In that case, Ill indulge your request.

    Soar through the sky! Altaria

    This time, Winona served as the referee. Watching the two Pokmon in the arena, she couldnt help but feel a bit bewildered; wasnt this a rey of their previous battle?

    Except this time, Swablu was reced with Altaria

    And even after her Swablu lost its fighting ability, she still harbored the thought if it were her teachers Altaria, the oue would surely have been different.

    AndIve already told teacher everything about the previous battle, Winona thought to herself.

    The beginning of the battle was quite simr to Winona and Terrances battle. Altariaunched attacks from the sky while Growlithe continuously evaded on the ground.

    Although the power and frequency of Altarias attack was higher than Swablus, this time Growlithe was faster and dodged more skillfully.

    In the continuous high-frequency barrage of countless tennis balls, Growlithe, relying on muscle coordination, was always able to find escape routes in the most efficient way. Right now, Altarias attack should not be more difficult to dodge than the high-frequency attacks of countless tennis balls.

    However, Altarias attacks packed a significant punch, emanating fluctuations unmatched by the tennis balls.

    But even so, Altaria initially couldnt do anything against Growlithe. The reason behind this was that Gym Leader Hana, after hearing Winonas ount, deliberately kept Altaria at a distance from Growlithe, creating too much distance between the two Pokmon, giving Growlithe ample time to react.

    It seems this wont work Gym Leader Hana chuckled, not bothered. Then, Terrance saw her lower her arm, and Altaria, noticing this, slowly decreased its flight altitude.

    This should put Altaria within Growlithes attack range, right? Hana watched the sprinting Growlithe, wanting to see what Winona meant by the incredible burst of power.

    Trying to bait me, huh?

    Terrance didnt mind. Instead of changing the battle strategy from the previous battle with Winona, he repeated the same scenario.

    Agility

    me Wheel

    Boom!!

    In an instant, Growlithe erupted with astonishing power, leaving a trail of me as it shot straight towards the sky.

    With the speed of Agilitybined with the explosive force from its leg muscles, Growlithe was like an arrow shot from a bow, heading directly towards Altaria.

    Terrance wasnt worried that Altaria would use a move to knock down Growlithe at this moment. If Altaria wasnt hiding anything when it attacked just now, then Altarias speed and reaction time in releasing a move would definitely not be faster than the sudden burst of Growlithe.

    In fact, this was the case. Hana didnt let Altaria counterattack, instead the next moment, countless cotton shed from Altarias body, wrappingyer uponyer around it. Growlithes me Wheel seemed to collide with a huge ball of cotton. Although it continued to advance, it seemed to becking strength.

    The speed and strength were all offset by Cotton Guard, and Altaria emerged unscathed from this assault.

    Altarias use of the Cotton Guard was swift, which was unlike Swablu. Swablus physical growth didnt support it in creating such arge obstruction like Altarias Cotton Guard to block the me Wheel.

    In the air, Growlithe, blocked by Cotton Guard, fell from the sky just likest time.

    Seeing this scene, Winona looked pleasantly surprised. Thats how Swellow lost, and since Growlithe alsocked flying ability if the teacher attacked at this moment, victory would be assured.

    Altaria, Dragon Breath.

    The melodious voice rang in Winonas ears. Following the sound, she saw Altaria, under Gym Leader Hanasmand, exhaling a green Dragon Breath towards the anticipatednding spot of Growlithe.

    But.

    As Dragon Breath headed towards Growlithesnding spot, Growlithe gradually stabilized its descent during the fall, controlling its pace by reversing the rotation of the me Wheel. Then, it suddenly spewed out a me, deviating from its original trajectory.

    Winona eximed in surprise, looking astonished at Growlithe, whonded smoothly.

    Hmm Hana was also somewhat surprised; this seemed to differ from Winonas ount of the battle.

    It was quite simple: after the battle with Winona, Terrance suddenly realized that Growlithe hadnt undergone any specific training to deal with Flying Type Pokmon. If it used its usual fighting style, then being affected by gravity during a fall from high altitude would be unavoidable.

    Terrance didnt want a repeat of the situation fromst time, where it couldnt control its bnce in the air, thus losing control of its body and ultimately injuring itself.

    So, during this week, Terrance swiftly began training Growlithe for falls, aiming to provide Growlithe with a method tond smoothly.

    The unique features of Fortree City provided Terrance with excellent training grounds; tall trees were everywhere here, and with Altarias help, Growlithe spent the entire week practicing falling simtions.

    The results were very sessful; Growlithepleted the training, managing tond almost perfectly each time during the simtions.

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 Chapter 195: Shaking ground

    Chapter 195: Shaking ground

    Returning to the ground, Growlithe was like a fish back in water, though its speed had slowed considerablypared to before. The price of its explosive burst of power was the excessive expenditure of strength in all parts of its body. Growlithe would have to rx for a while to fully recover from the aching pain.

    However, in battle, the opponent clearly wasnt prepared to give Growlithe any rxation time. Every minute, every second, was crucial in deciding the oue.

    Altariaaa~~

    Altaria moved gracefully, closely watching every move of Growlithe. The sudden burst just now had startled Altaria; if it hadnt reacted quickly, it might have been hit.

    Bang!

    A powerful blow struck the ground, causing ripples that reached Growlithe, who awkwardly rolled to avoid it. Seeing the situation in the arena, Terrance sighed inwardly; it seemed that Growlithe didnt have a good way to deal with Altaria.

    However, if the situation continued like this, Altaria would also be unable to do anything to Growlithe.

    Despite Growlithes current awkward dodging, its stamina was recovering. The grueling training has given Growlithe exceptional resilience, which is also a result of the strong physique developed from its unique fighting style.

    Without this resilience, repeated battles would have long exhausted Growlithe. So, even as Growlithe hastily dodged, it was also conserving its strength, waiting for the next attack.

    And the timing of that attack depended on Terrance, the Trainer. Altaria was able to block the me Wheel, and if Terrance couldnte up with another way to create an opportunity for Growlithe to explode out with its skill, the battle would be in danger of being lost.

    Ao wu

    Numerous tactical strategies quickly appeared and evolved in Terrances mind. Given the current situation, Growlithes chances of turning the tide were pitifully small.

    After a moment of thought, as Growlithe dodged a Dragon Breath, Terrance came up with two attacking methods to try. But just as he was about to give it amand, Growlithes dragging body began to undergo a peculiar change.

    Sensing this special change, Growlithe immediately cried out, reminding Terrance. At this moment, Growlithes change mainly manifested in the mes on its body.

    This is

    Terrance was surprised. me Wheel?

    NoWhen Growlithe uses me Wheel, it needs to rotate its body to condense the mes that cover its entire body. In other words, it uses its body as power, burning its own energy to maintain the high power of the mes, and attacks its opponent with rapid rotation.

    But now, as Growlithe ran horizontally, it didnt perform the preparatory action before using the move. mes appeared out of nowhere on its body, and the concentration of mes was terrifyingly high. Even as Growlithe ran at high speed, not a single spark sttered. Moreover, the mes slowly covered Growlithes entire body densely, without any gaps. Additionally, propelled by this me, Growlithes running speed became faster and faster, even surpassing its speed before the eruption!

    re Blitz. Seeing this scene, Terrance understood. Had Growlitheprehended a new move in battle?

    me Wheel and re Blitz were extremely simr, to the point where those unfamiliar with the principles might confuse the two moves.

    me Wheel was more like burning stamina to ram into the opponent with fiery impact. re Blitz, on the other hand, builds upon this foundation by generating mes. It uses the mes as propulsion, continuously converting them into stamina, stimting all aspects of the body to amplify speed, then unleashing a full-powered strike.

    Compared to me Wheel, re Blitzs power was even strongerbut the strain and impact of it on the body was much more terrifying than me Wheel.

    If the me Wheel was used within the norm, it might not have much impact on oneself; one could even slightly move the body to alleviate the impact. But re Blitzwas definitely not the same.

    The high-intensity burst of power, speed, and strength it brought also meant that the Pokmon itself had to bear some of the recoil. That was the cost of high-intensity moves.

    Very good, with this move, we can catch the opponent off guard! Terrances mouth twitched; he will think about the consequencester but for now, the attack was the main focus.

    Growlithe, use re Blitz!!

    ***********

    Ao wu~~

    Surrounded by mes, Growlithes body could only vaguely be seen at this point. Under the ultra high-speed sprint, it looked as if it was dragging a huge column of fire. Although the mes were extremely condensed all over its body, due to the speed being too fast, it still gave people a visual illusion. Because of Growlithes running, the mes were trapped outside.

    Bang!!

    elerating continuously, Growlithe suddenly pushed off with all its might, leaping up fiercely toward the airborne Altaria.

    All of this happened in the blink of an eye. A seasoned Trainer can oftenmand in an instant, or even as soon as the Trainer opens their mouth, Pokmon with a strong bond to their Trainer could understand their intentions.

    Hanas expression changed; Growlithes eruption this time was even more intense than before, showing no signs of fatigue from the previous exertion.

    Cotton Guard?! At this distance, there was time, but Hana could also see that, with the speed and power of re Blitzdue to the mes concentrated all around its body, it could easily break through Cotton Guard. The mes had strong prating power against Cotton Guard.

    At this moment, Altaria couldnt dodge it either and was inevitably hit.

    Sky Attack!! Hanas expression became serious and she said loudly, Although theres not enough time to store energy in the sky, as a Flying Type Gym, we must show our grandeur.

    Terrance frowned Direct confrontation? Although Altarias Sky Attack was iplete but

    Bang!!

    As a red light and a blue light collided, the mes gathered on Growlithes body directly dispersed, raising a wave of heat and smoke.

    Terrance stared fixedly at the sky, only to see Growlithe falling rapidly. Fortunately, Growlithe still maintained consciousness at the moment and, using rotation technique, began to prepare for a smoothnding.

    Altarias Sky Attack was too abrupt, failing to unleash its true power. But even so, due to the double impact of re Blitz and Sky Attack, Growlithe, even if not rendered incapable of battle, was not far from exhaustion.

    Here ites. Terrance almost guessed Hanas intent; Severely injure Growlitheand then, when itndsit wouldnt be able to resist the opponents attack.

    In the sky, Altaria also bore injuries, but they seemed insignificant. It still looked down at the ground, and as Growlithe fell, a high-pitched cry rang out. This cry carried a special rhythm, seemingly triggering some strange change, even making Terrance, standing outside the arena, feel the tremors on the ground.

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 Chapter 196: Battle Ends

    Chapter 196: Battle Ends

    After Growlithended, it intended to keep moving, gradually recovering while running. However, before it could react, a powerful tremor shook the ground.

    In the air, every high-pitched cry from Altaria caused the arena to tremble. Growlithe had just lifted its foot when its power was seemingly drained away, and before it had taken two steps, it almost stumbled to the ground.

    ¡°It should have been used earlier.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s gaze didn¡¯t linger on Growlithe, letting it figure out how to ovee the trembling ground on its own. Instead, he looked towards the sky, perking up his ears to listen to Altaria¡¯s cries.

    ¡°So that¡¯s it.¡±

    The intense trembling only urred in the rocky and sky terrain of the arena, with the shaking of the arena bing increasingly pronounced. However, Terrance wasn¡¯t affected by further disturbances.

    It seemed that the source of the tremors was within the arena. Terrance only felt a slight ripple.

    Without anymand from Terrance, Growlithe attempted to evade the Earthquake by running in a jumping fashion. However, it was futile. The frequency of Earthquake¡¯s tremors followed Altaria¡¯s cries. Every time Growlithended, the rhythm of Earthquake¡¯s tremors would change, making it agonizingly difficult for Growlithe to control its body coordination.

    Body coordination was Growlithe¡¯s strength. Its control over its legs was not only extremely meticulous, it was also very proficient. However, in this ever-changing Earthquake, Growlithe¡¯s control became utterly useless. The undting ground became like a de hanging over Growlithe¡¯s neck, rendering it unable to resist.Without stable and solid ground, Growlithe¡¯s coordination once again revealed a weakness, one that even Terrance hadn¡¯t anticipated¡­

    ¡°If the terrain was a swamp or some otherplex situation¡­Growlithe still doesn¡¯t have a way to handle it.¡±

    Terrance made a mental note. Pok¨¦mon weaknesses needed to be exposed through continuous battles so that as a Trainer, he could conduct relevant training afterward.

    However, none of these were Terrance¡¯s main purpose for being here. What he wanted to see was this Earthquake.

    The technique of creating Earthquake using sound!!

    This could be said to be the weakest Earthquake Terrance had ever seen,cking any power. It was nothing like the numerous cracks and aftershocks that apanied the stomping of ¡°Tyranitar,¡± ¡°Nidoking,¡± or ¡°Rhydon.¡± It was just a simple vibration. Yet, it caused Terrance¡¯ eyes to widen and look at Altaria with admiration.

    How difficult is it for a Flying Type Pok¨¦mon to learn Earthquake?

    Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!

    Using sound to trigger Earthquake¡­

    Terrance observed Altaria. Its cry seemed to have a special frequency, one that Terrance wanted to figure out.

    Growlithe made its final struggle. After enduring one Earthquake, its stamina was almost depleted. Along with a Dragon Breath from Altaria, Growlithe lost its agile coordination and couldn¡¯t evade the continuous onught of moves. With a ¡°bang!¡± Growlithe was unfortunately hit and sent flying, losing consciousness.

    ¡°Um¡­ The winner is¡­Hana of Fortree Gym,¡± Winona awkwardly announced the result. It was her first time serving as a referee, but she had already made her judgment on the battle¡¯s oue long before.

    Previously, many challengers had lost to the teacher in this manner. If the opponent wasn¡¯t a Flying Type Pok¨¦mon, they would inevitably be disrupted by this ever-changing Earthquake, losing their usual rhythm, then step by step fall into a trap. In such a situation, being a Flying Type Pok¨¦mon already gives an absolute advantage.

    However, when dealing with previous challengers, Hana usually had Altaria use Earthquake early on. But this time against Terrance, she waited until the veryst moment when Growlithe was almost out of stamina to use the blocking tactic. This was very rare.

    ¡°A very good Trainer,¡± Seeing Terrance deep in thought, Hana recalled her Altaria. It seemed that Terrance hade to challenge her with this intention.

    ¡°Thank you, Gym Leader Hana,¡± Terrance walked over and said.

    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Hana replied. She expected Terrance to ask some questions or express his doubts, but to her surprise, Terrance excused himself from Fortree Gym to take Growlithe to the Pok¨¦mon Center.

    ¡°Teacher¡­ why did you wait until the end to let Altaria use Earthquake? If you had used it from the beginning, wouldn¡¯t Growlithe have lost earlier?¡± Winona asked, puzzled.

    ¡°It¡¯s not that simple,¡± Hana smiled. ¡°If Growlithe hadn¡¯t been so exhausted at the end, it would have been difficult to hit it with ordinary attacks. Its agility, even I have rarely seen. Besides, this isn¡¯t a Gym Battle; there¡¯s no need to reveal too much too soon.¡±

    There had been Trainers who challenged Fortree Gym before. Faced with Hana¡¯s Earthquake tactic, a very small number of Trainers were able to assist their Pok¨¦mon in finding opportunities on the spot and ovee the Earthquake, and they even used Earthquake to counter attack, sessfully earning the Feather Badge.

    Of course, there was an element of Gym Leaders going easy, but those who could quickly react in battle and resolve dangerous situations, were all naturally talented Trainers.

    While Winona didn¡¯t know much about Terrance, Hana didn¡¯t underestimate him. To prevent Terrance from assisting Growlithe in breaking through the Earthquake during the battle, she chose to first deplete Growlithe¡¯s stamina. Then, when Growlithe slowed down, she used Earthquake to deliver the fatal blow, trapping Growlithe and rendering it powerless to resist.

    ¡°I still have some doubts, though.¡± Through her sses, Hana revealed a hint of confusion in her sky-blue pupils. Terrance¡¯s intention seemed to be Altaria¡¯s Earthquake, there was no mistaking his focused and attentive gaze when Altaria unleashed Earthquake. It seemed that victory or defeat at that moment was no longer important to Terrance¡­

    Watching the teacher pondering, Winona tilted her head, puzzled.

    **************

    Fortree City, Pok¨¦mon Center.

    Terrance handed Growlithe over to Nurse Joy. With Growlithe¡¯s recovery ability, those injuries would soon heal.

    Sitting in the Pok¨¦mon Center, Terrance began to reflect on the battle just now.

    Using sound to trigger Earthquake¡­The train of thought behind this was simr to ¡°Erase¡± but different.

    Erase was based on the Mirror move, swiftly copying the opponent¡¯s move and calcting the resonance frequency to trigger vibrations and disrupt the energy structure within the move.

    But this technique of using sound to trigger Earthquake¡­ Terrance had seen it on Exploud. Its power was much stronger than the one Altaria unleashed. With the strength of Altaria¡¯s voice, the traditional method still couldn¡¯t trigger Earthquake, and Terrance had some understanding of the reasons behind this.

    ¡°In the rocky and sky terrain, the rocks shook violently, but I didn¡¯t feel the same tremors, even though I was on the edge of the rocky terrain. In other words, these tremors were just the rocks swaying.¡±

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 Chapter 197: Research Progress

    Chapter 197: Research Progress

    ¡°Altaria doesn¡¯t trigger Earthquake, rather it induces vibrations in rocks. Compared to the traditional Earthquake move, its power is much weaker. The ability to cause vibrations in rocks also stems from familiarity with them!¡±

    ¡°As a Pok¨¦mon of the Fortree Gym, battling in the Rocky and Sky terrain daily, it naturally understands the terrain well. This exins its ability to induce vibrations in the rocks with its cry. The material of the arena and the material of those Flying Type Pok¨¦mon statues I saw on my way here seem to be rted. It appears that these rocks are a symbol of Fortree City, and even Fortree Gym.¡±

    ¡°This tactic of vibrating the rock terrain is likely a test prepared by Gym Leader Hana to challenge Trainers. To achieve this effect, Altaria required practice with rocks for a long time. In this regard, it¡¯s quite simr to the ¡°Erase¡± technique.¡±

    Even without the Mirror Move, it can induce vibrations with it¡¯s not-so-powerful cry. This certainly isn¡¯t something that can be exined in a few words, meaning that even without relying on Mirror Move, simr results can be achieved through persistent effort.

    But Mirror Move is definitely the right direction. Normally, no one would show their moves for Terrance to practice with. So, are there other factors that can affect Altaria¡¯s calction of ¡°energy frequencies¡± of the moves?

    After devising the Erase Technique, Terrance had been diligently following his own n, believing the technique to be perfected and it would only be a matter of time to validate its effectiveness.

    However, seeing Hana¡¯s Altaria induce vibrations in inanimate objects using the same cry, gave Terrance a new idea.

    ¡°After all, rocks are geological bodies formed by the gathering of rock-forming minerals in a certain structure¡­and moves areposed of different elemental energies. Though they may appear different, the concept remains unchanged.¡±

    ¡°If I were Hana, how would I make Altaria quickly understand these rocks and master the vibration technique?!¡± Terrance pondered. ¡°ying with rocks, sleeping on rocks, flying over rocks, and even having every battle in a rocky terrain. It is only by this can Altaria fully understand the rocks, sense the connection with them, and use sound to cause simple ¡®vibrations¡¯.¡±¡°Ah¡­ it¡¯s the environment! The environment is important. I was too focused on exposing Altaria to a wider range of moves, hoping it would learn through trial and error, but I neglected to provide it with an environment conducive to sensing the energy of these moves.¡±

    ¡°Fortree Gym¡¯s Altaria can see rocks anytime, anywhere, sense them, and use rocky terrain to practice. The efficiency certainly can¡¯t bepared to the Erase skill attempted time and again.¡±

    ¡°Altaria suddenly being able to ¡®Erase¡¯ Hydro Pump is probably due to the damp weather near Fortree City, which allowed Altaria to familiarize itself with water energy. With prolonged exposure and training in such an environment rich in water energy, Altaria¡¯s training of Erase Technique became much more effective. No wonder the calction speed of the methrower move is the slowest, it turns out it is also influenced by the environment,¡± spected Terrance.

    ¡°If it¡¯s indeed because of the perennial rainy weather near Fortree City that it can increase Altaria¡¯s ¡®affinity¡¯ for certain moves, then if I go to a volcano, maybe Altaria can more easily perceive ¡®methrower¡¯?¡±

    ¡°Or if I go to an icy cier, perhaps it can perceive ¡®Ice Beam¡¯¡­¡±

    ¡°No¡­then what about moves like Hyper Beam¡­ Shadow Ball?¡± Terrance scratched his head, then sighed. ¡°Well, regardless of whether it¡¯s correct or not, I have to try.¡±

    *****************

    Three days ago, at the Weather Institute.

    Professor Li and a group of researchers were gathered around a machine with knitted brows. As a green light shed, their expressions immediately changed.

    ¡°Have you extracted it?¡± Steven asked.

    ¡°No, the energy structure of the meteorite is very stable. Normal extraction is impossible. If the intensity is increased, the meteorite may get damaged¡­No matter how you see it, the destruction of the meteorite is not a good oue,¡± Professor Li said.

    Steven nodded. If the meteorite were to be destroyed, its energy,cking a vessel, would directly dissipate into the air.

    There have been attempts to extract the evolution energy from evolutionary stones, using dozens of them to raise a powerful Pok¨¦mon, but it didn¡¯t work.

    If the stable structure of such an energy vessel were to be disrupted, the energy dissipating would be a minor issue. In fact, it could even lead to a massive explosion. Moreover, the meteorite was borrowed from Terrance; they couldn¡¯t afford to gamble with it.

    ¡°Is there no other way?¡± a researcher asked.

    ¡°No¡­¡± As a green light created a path on the device, Professor Li¡¯s tightly furrowed brow rxed. ¡°It seems there¡¯s a breakthrough.¡±

    ¡°The structure of the meteorite has been replicated. Quickly bring the energy analyzer!¡±

    ¡°Ah, yes.¡±

    Having witnessed the Flying Type Earthquake at Fortree Gym, Terrance directly returned to the Weather Institute.

    He isn¡¯t nning on letting Altaria copy the opponent. Earthquake move wasn¡¯t suited for Altaria, and even if it learned it, it wouldn¡¯t be very useful. It would be better to spend that training time further refining ¡°Erase¡±.

    Back at the Weather Institute, Terrance was surprised to find no unusual weather changes outside theboratory today.

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, is it?¡± Aboratory assistant spotted Terrance and approached him. ¡°There¡¯s been a crucial breakthrough in the research on the meteorite. Everyone¡¯s incredibly busy at the moment¡­¡±

    Here¡¯s the gist: three days ago, researchers observed an energy path within the meteorite. After simtions, they discovered astonishing results.

    ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go visit Castform.¡± After a brief conversation, Terrance hurried off to find Castform.

    Though it had only been a week since they parted, following the training of the Weather Institute¡¯s seniors, Castform should have learned some new things.

    Climate Simtion Laboratory.

    After searching around, Terrance eventually arrived here. He saw a dozen Castforms ying in the snow.

    Upon seeing Terrance, Castform immediately stopped ying, pretending to be aloof as it stood beside a snowman.

    ¡°Come back, Castform.¡± Pretending not to notice, Terrance called out to Castform and retrieved it with a Safari Ball.

    Next, he needed to find out what Castform had gained during this time to better n its future training regimen.

    Also, when he went to Fortree City, Terrance bought an Ultra Ball for Castform. Compared to the Safari Ball, which was of simr quality to mass-produced Pok¨¦ Balls, the Ultra Ball would significantly improve the quality of Castform¡¯s rest.

    Apart from that, he had nothing but ordinary Pok¨¦ Balls with him to deal with various situations. If he wants to catch a Pok¨¦mon, regr Pok¨¦ Balls would suffice. As for better Pok¨¦ Balls, he¡¯ll wait until after capturing the Pok¨¦mon and then prepare something more cost-effective based on the species of Pok¨¦mon.

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 Chapter 198: An opportunity to resolve the climate and Gift

    Chapter 198: An opportunity to resolve the climate and Gift

    Terrance was in the rest area of the Weather Institute, looking up the geography of the Hoenn region.

    Hoenn Region, with its numerous inds, tends to have frequent rainfall in many ces due to their proximity to the ocean, resulting in a rtively humid climate.

    There were also a few areas that were quite hot. The crater of Mt. Chimney and the Fiery Path, which was opened up for special circumstances, are paradises for Fire-type Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°If the external environment affects the training of ¡®Erase,¡¯ it might be worth trying it out when I have time.¡±

    ¡°For Water-type moves, practicing near Fortree City is ideal.¡±

    ¡°For Fire-type moves, I can consider going to the Fiery Path.¡±

    ¡°For Electric-type moves, here is good, for Grass-type moves, here, and for Rock-type moves, this is also a good choice.¡±

    ¡°In addition, for Shadow Ball, I can go to Mt. Pyre¡­¡±

    While observing the descriptions of the various ces in Hoenn, Terrance¡¯s gaze shifted to LaRousse City.However, before he could delve into it further, there was a knock on the door.

    It was Steven, holding a box in his hands.

    ¡°The research isplete, and it turns out that the meteorite is indeed rted to the climate¡­¡± Steven began.

    The item in the box was the meteorite, and after the research results became clear, the Weather Institute sent the meteorite back to Terrance.

    ¡°What¡¯s the result?¡± Terrance inquired.

    Steven organized his thoughts before speaking, ¡°On one hand, it¡¯s quite different from the research at the Weather Institute. If the Weather Institute wants to develop a machine that can change the weather, the knowledge required is the kind that can influence the weather, simr to the abilities of Pok¨¦mon like Psyduck and Altaria.¡±

    ¡°However, these abilities are not strong, the range they can influence is limited, and it can¡¯t be simted on arge scale¡­. From the beginning, these abilities have been limited in their range of influence, and it is difficult to find knowledge and ideas forrge-scale climate change from it.¡±

    ¡°But this meteorite is very special; it can suppress¡­ the ability to change the weather.¡±

    ¡°Suppress the ability to change the weather? What does that mean?¡± Terrance was puzzled.

    ¡°After simting the energy structure inside the meteorite, we used its principles to create a machine. However, this machine couldn¡¯t change the weather. Instead, when we tried to use another device to change the weather, the original device that could alter the local climate suddenly became ineffective.¡±

    Terrance was thoroughly perplexed, ¡°Ineffective? Isn¡¯t that bad?¡±

    The research results rendered the device that could alter the local climate ineffective?

    Steven shook his head, ¡°I don¡¯t quite understand it either, but Professor Li was very pleased with the results, saying that there is remarkable progress in the research.¡±

    ¡°Is that enough then? Do they no longer need to study the meteorite?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Not for now. Extracting the energy structure of the meteorite is already the limit with current technology. Moreover, with the energy structure of the meteorite, the Weather Institute has new research direction for a long time toe. Studying the meteorite is not as important as before, but¡­¡± Steven paused.

    ¡°This is just my own spection, but do you remember the result of the previous investigation? This meteorite is likely rted to Rayquaza. ording to historical records, Rayquaza has always intervened to stop the battles between Groudon and Kyogre. This also suggests that Rayquaza may have the ability to suppress these two super-ancient Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Combining this information with the stories from legends, I believe that aftering into contact with the rainbow-colored meteorite, Rayquaza underwent an unusual transformation, simr to ¡®evolution¡¯.¡±

    Terrance understood, ¡°So you mean, hypothetically, Rayquaza has an Ability simr to ¡®Cloud Nine,¡¯ and the mysterious change brought about by this meteorite temporarily deprived Rayquaza of this Ability, hence this research direction.¡±

    Some Pok¨¦mon Abilities do change with evolution; this has already been confirmed.

    ¡°As a Legendary Pok¨¦mon, Rayquaza¡¯s method and ability to change the weather are naturally beyond those of ordinary Pok¨¦mon. If we can grasp the principle behind this, then there¡¯s a possibility of resolving the abnormal climate of Hoenn.¡±

    Terrance nodded. This was a process of reverse engineering. Researchers wanted to deduce Rayquaza¡¯s method of changing the weather from the energy structure within the meteorite.

    With knowledge of this weather-changing principle, solving Hoenn¡¯s abnormal climate was just around the corner.

    ¡°So, does this mean that this meteorite really might be rted to Rayquaza?!¡± Terrance held the meteorite, feeling unsure of what to do if it truly had a connection to Rayquaza¡­

    ¡°That seems to be the case.¡± Steven sighed, ¡°You must not spread the news of this meteorite. If it reaches the ears of malicious individuals, it could lead to big trouble.¡±

    ¡°In recent years, two organizations have be active in Hoenn. Their main goal seems to be the two Super-ancient Pok¨¦mon, Groudon and Kyogre. However, these organizations have already grown considerably, so eliminating them won¡¯t be easy,¡± Steven exined. ¡°If news about Rayquaza were to spread and another organization emerged seeking Rayquaza¡­ that would be a big problem.¡±

    ¡°I understand,¡± Terrance nodded. Super-ancient Pok¨¦mon aren¡¯t easy to deal with; seeking them out usually ends badly. If Groudon and Kyogre were summoned and another battle ensued, it would bring devastation to the entire Hoenn region.

    Terrance nced out the window, thinking about how to handle the meteorite.

    ¡°Are you about to leave?¡± Steven asked.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Terrance nodded. The Pok¨¦mon Contest in Lilycove City was about to begin, and he needed to hurry over.

    ¡°Before you go, take this too. It¡¯s a gift from the Weather Institute,¡± Steven said, pulling out a few items.

    ¡°The research findings from the meteorite are significant. As the owner of the meteorite¡­ consider these items as a token of appreciation from the researchers. It¡¯s also a gift for you,¡± Steven smiled. ¡°Besides, you¡¯ve satisfied my curiosity, so you must ept these.¡±

    Terrance looked at the items. There were five in total.

    A brown-yellow rock, an ice-blue rock, a red-brown rock, a crystal-like rock, and finally¡­ a solidified droplet of water.

    As Terrance took these items, he noticed the tension on Steven¡¯s face. When Steven looked at these rocks, his eyes were filled with¡­ indescribable emotions.

    ¡°This is Mystic Water¡­¡± Terrance looked at the blue solidified droplet and subconsciously spoke. Of the five items, this was the only one he recognized.

    Mystic Water, a miraculous item that can amplify a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s mastery of Water-type moves. Most of them are naturally formed, and the current progress in artificially synthesizing Mystic Water was facing several technical hurdles. The cost of making it far outweighs the benefits.

    ¡°These four rocks are Damp Rock, Heat Rock, Icy Rock, and Smooth Rock. They are special samples brought back by the Weather Institute from various climates during field surveys. Through experimentation, it was discovered that these are special minerals that can influence the weather.¡±

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 Chapter 199 4 Rocks

    Chapter 199 4 Rocks

    Icy Rock was discovered by an exploration team in the shallow sea caves. Despite being located in the ocean, the cave was as cold as harsh winter, with rocks frozen solid and a pervasive chill in the air.

    Smooth Rock came from thergest desert in Hoenn, excavated from an area where sandstorms never ceased. Damp Rock and Heat Rock were also found in simr climate conditions.

    Extreme cold, extreme heat, sandstorms, heavy rain ¨C the four rocks were found in these ces with abnormal weather. The exploring researchers brought back many local samples, but only a few exhibited strange abilities.

    These four rocks, showing strange abilities, were each respectively given these four names. Research revealed that these strange rocks had a remarkable effect corresponding to their respective climates.

    The shallow sea caves, bitterly cold with icy rocks everywhere, immediately copsed and melted once these ¡°Icy Rocks¡± were removed.

    Simr aftermath followed in the other ces. After experiments, these strange rocks were determined to amplify or strengthen certain weather and climates.

    ¡°The Weather Institute has collected a significant number of these strange rocks from various regions. The findings of their research have also been put into preliminary use in experiments. So, these four rocks and Mystic Water are a token of appreciation from the Weather Institute,¡± Steven said.

    ¡°Rocks that can strengthen the climate¡­¡± Terrance mused, then spoke up, ¡°Could this effect extend to Pok¨¦mon moves?¡±

    ¡°I see you¡¯ve also thought along those lines. I suppose the reason for these four rocks as gift is your Castform,¡± Steven remarked.

    Castform was quite active at the Weather Institute. After some consideration, researchers felt that giving Terrance something meaningful would show more sincerity. While the four rocks weren¡¯t extremely valuable, their worth lies in their rarity andck of market avability. Whether it¡¯s excavation or refinement, finding rocks with actual effects is not an easy task.

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Terrance took the four rocks and Mystic Water, unable to contain his excitement. ¡°These will be really useful for Castform.¡±

    Terrance had been worried about Castform¡¯s growth, thinking he might have no choice but to return to the academy. But these four rocks were even better than the training methods he had devised.

    These four rocks were extremely rare items, simr to ¡°Dragon Fang¡±, ¡°Dragon Orb¡±, ¡°Evolutionary Stones¡±, containing unimaginable energy and research value.

    The Weather Institute¡¯s main research focus was altering Hoenn¡¯s climate, and most of these rocks have been put to use in this research. But using them solely for Pok¨¦mon was something no one had attempted yet.

    There was a chance that Terrance would be the first Breeder to use the four rocks to assist in Castform¡¯s training.

    ¡°It seems you really like these gifts,¡± Steven noted. ¡°Honestly, it¡¯s my first time seeing these kinds of rocks. If possible, I must find some to add to my collection.¡±

    Terrance smiled but didn¡¯t reply.

    The researchers at the Weather Institute were astute; they had identified Terrance¡¯s weakness directly. Novel items that could help with Pok¨¦mon training, especially his Pok¨¦mon, were probably the most appealing things to him.

    It¡¯s hard to refuse¡­ Such rare rocks, if Terrance misses them, he might never be able to obtain them again. Seeing such a unique item that could greatly benefit Castform slip away, Terrance would undoubtedly feel extremely upset.

    ¡°Please thank all the researchers and Professor Li for me. If there¡¯s any further research needed on the meteorite that might be useful in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me,¡± Terrance said.

    Steven nodded. He remembered what Professor Li had said to him. Terrance was from Crown Academy, and the ten-year-old Breeder also had an inexplicable rtionship with the top-level Breeder, Victor. It was better to be on good terms with him.

    If Terrance epted these tokens of gratitude, borrowing the meteorite in the future would be easier. Terrance also understood that there¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch, and the rtionship between the meteorite and the four rocks is more like an exchange. Although Terrance was willing to lend the meteorite for research as it was a matter concerning all of Hoenn, the other party would certainly feel embarrassed in doing so.

    Terrance was a youngster, so the Weather Institute had to show some generosity. With thisyer of rtionship, they not only thanked Terrance for his help but also indirectly enhanced their friendship with him.

    This approach is more reassuring to researchers than relying on emotions.

    The research results of the meteorite were valuable as they might be the key to solving the crisis in Hoenn. Terrance had unintentionally done a good deed, but the person involved didn¡¯t care as he started his journey towards Lilycove City.

    At this moment, Lilycove City was also bustling with activity. Although it¡¯s one of the basicpetitions under the Grand Festival, simr in status to the Verdanturf Conference, various factors such as geographical location have led to a significantlyrger number of participants here. This has also increased the difficulty of winning the Ribbon.

    ¡°This is it.¡± A girl with creamy hair found the registration location and took a deep breath to calm herself down.

    This was her third Pok¨¦mon Contest. The first two times, she sessfully advanced to the secondary judging, but Sora understood¡­that luck yed a big part in it. However, this time, the number of Coordinators participating in the Lilycove Conference exceeded her expectations, which made Sora even more cautious and increased the pressure on her.

    ¡°Hey, Sora!¡± a female Coordinator greeted Sora.

    ¡°Ah¡­ Reiko.¡± Seeing the other person, Sora¡¯s face lit up with surprise.

    Reiko was a friend Sora met during her second Pok¨¦mon Contest. Compared to Sora, Reiko is a more experienced Coordinator who is currently collecting Ribbons for the Grand Festival.

    ¡°Sure enough, you¡¯re here for the Lilycove Conference too!¡± Reiko grinned, hugging Sora.

    ¡°Umm¡­¡± Sora looked at Reiko and said, ¡°Looks like we¡¯re going to bepetitors again.¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t go easy on you,¡± Reiko said with a smile, her voice serious.

    ¡°But with so many participants this time, we have to first make it through the primary judging,¡± Sora said.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Reiko reassured with a wave of her hand: ¡°They¡¯re all just Trainers joining in for fun. Look, even those two Trainer friends I¡¯ve been traveling with are here just to join the fun. I bet¡­ they won¡¯t even pass the first round. Hmph, they can only rely on using brute force.¡±

    ¡°But still, we have to be careful,¡± Sora shook her head.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with your skill, there¡¯s a great chance you¡¯ll pass the first round. Have confidence in yourself!¡±

    ¡°I hope so,¡± Sora thought to herself. She too wanted to win a Ribbon, but the odds were slim. However, everyone hopes for a stroke of luck, which is the expectation for a positive oue.

    However,

    When Sora caught sight of a figure, aplex mix of bitterness and joy instantly crossed her face.

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 Chapter 200: Return

    Chapter 200: Return

    Lilycove City, Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall.

    Terrance finished registering and walked straight out of the venue, heading towards the Pok¨¦mon Center.

    Seeing Terrance, Sora wanted to chase after him, but there were too many people, and Terrance disappeared into the crowd in the blink of an eye.

    ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Reiko tapped Sora and followed her gaze with a puzzled expression.

    But because there were too many people, Reiko couldn¡¯t figure out what Sora was looking at.

    ¡°I saw a Coordinator senpai¡­¡± Sora snapped out of it, saying, ¡°He¡¯s the winner of the first Pok¨¦mon Contest I had participated in¡­¡±

    *************

    At the same time Terrance registered, the information was logged in, and Raoul Contesta, in charge of the Pok¨¦mon Contest, couldn¡¯t help but in tears.

    Since Terrance participated in the Verdanturf Conference, he had disappeared just like he did after the Hearthome Conference.This frightened the chief of Pok¨¦mon Contest who had high hopes for Terrance, thinking he might disappear again for a year or more¡­

    After that incident, he specifically extracted Terrance¡¯s information. As soon as Terrance registered, the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯swork backend would show it. Raoul Contesta kept an eye out for a month, finally discovering that Terrance had registered again in Lilycove City.

    ¡°Inform Mr. Sukizo and Nurse Joy of Lilycove City, change of ns, we¡¯re not returning to Sinnoh, we¡¯re heading straight to Lilycove City next, to serve as the panel of judges for the Lilycove City Pok¨¦mon Contest!¡±

    Back at the Pok¨¦mon Center, Terrance finished his meal and started to think about which Pok¨¦mon to use in this Contest.

    Mismagius and Growlithe didn¡¯t seem to care much, Beautifly and Altaria were eager to participate, and Castform looked bewildered, clearly not having any idea what a Pok¨¦mon Contest is.

    ¡°Altaria will participate in this Pok¨¦mon Contest, Beautifly has already participated twice, and the Grand Festival, the final stage, is where it will have the perfect opportunity to showcase itself.¡±

    ¡°Mismagius¡¯s specialty, illusion skills, are hard to showcase, Growlithe¡¯s interest is low, but even so, they need to participate in a Pok¨¦mon Contest once,¡± Terrance thought.

    He has decided: Beautifly, Altaria, Mismagius, Growlithe, and Castform would participate one by one in the five Pok¨¦mon Contests leading up to the Grand Festival.

    And thest Grand Festival would be left to Beautifly.

    ¡°As long as they don¡¯t encounter any troublesome opponent, with their strength, obtaining Ribbons won¡¯t be difficult for these four.¡±

    ¡°And the condition for participating in the Grand Festival is five Ribbons, so each of them is responsible for one. Even though it will put pressure on them, it¡¯s also a motivation to work even harder.¡±

    ¡°When ites to pressure, Beautifly is under the most pressure. The stage it¡¯s about to step onto is much more challenging than others. Every contestant there has earned five Ribbons and it¡¯s where we¡¯re most likely to encounter tough Coordinators.¡±

    After a moment of contemtion, Terrance decided to use the four Pok¨¦mon Contests as a transition period to further prepare Beautifly and focus his main efforts on it.

    The Grand Festival was the most crucial step, where there could be no room for error. The most outstanding Coordinators would all gather there, making it the most fiercelypetitive event.

    ¡°If they can¡¯t even pass the regional Pok¨¦mon Contests, how can they dominate the Grand Festival?¡± Terrance thought. So, without their knowledge, Altaria and the other four Pok¨¦mon were directly entrusted with a heavy responsibility by Terrance, their target set directly on the Ribbons of the regional Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    On the day of thepetition, many Coordinators and spectators flooded into the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, creating a lively atmosphere.

    ¡°Terrance-senpai!¡± In the contestant corridor, Sora, who had arrived early, was waiting on the side. Seeing Terrance approach, she couldn¡¯t help but walk up to him excitedly.

    ¡°Sora?¡± Terrance recalled the girl in front of him, having some impression, but because he hadn¡¯t paid much attention, even though it had only been a little over a month¡­ the impression wasn¡¯t very deep.

    Uh¡­ if there was abel, it should be a fairly perceptive rookie Coordinator. He had even given her some guidance during a match. That was all Terrance remembered about Sora.

    ¡°It¡¯s me, Terrance-senpai¡­ we meet again,¡± Sora said.

    ¡°How coincidental,¡± Terrance replied with a smile.

    As they chatted and walked towards the contestant room, Sora kept telling Terrance about her experience of participating in her second Pok¨¦mon Contest. That time, she also made it to the secondary judging. As a second-time participant in a Pok¨¦mon Contest, Sora had been quite satisfied with her performance.

    And that time, she hadn¡¯t encountered someone like Terrance, nor had she been eliminated in the first round of secondary judging¡­Overall, as a pure rookie, her growth had been smooth.

    After finishing her story, Sora looked expectantly at Terrance, wanting to hear his opinion. Terrance had left a deep impression on her; he was almost like her Pok¨¦mon Contest initiator.

    But as she thought about her previous attempt to ask Terrance to be her mentor, Sora couldn¡¯t help but blush, wondering if Terrance still remembered¡­

    ¡°Oh, by the way, which Pok¨¦mon are you going to use this time, Terrance-senpai?¡±

    After he encouraged Sora with a few words, something suddenly urred to her, and she blurted out, ¡°Is it Beautifly?¡±

    ¡°No, this time I¡¯ll be using another Pok¨¦mon,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Not Beautifly¡­¡± Sora blinked slightly, somewhat pleased. She has also captured a new Pok¨¦mon and was prepared to let itpete.

    Terrance shouldn¡¯t have seen this Pok¨¦mon before, which means that this Pok¨¦mon Contest is going to be very entertaining. Although they hadn¡¯t stepped onto the stage yet, Sora was already looking forward to Terrance¡¯ performance.

    ¡°Sora, so you were here.¡± Just as Terrance and Sora continued chatting while waiting for the opening ceremony to end, a female voice interrupted.

    ¡°Reiko, you¡¯re here!¡± Sora eximed.

    The neer was Coordinator Reiko.

    ¡°And who¡¯s this¡­¡± Reiko, arriving at their side, noticed Terrance next to Sora and asked curiously.

    ¡°Oh, this is the Coordinator senpai I told you about¡­umm¡­¡± Sora¡¯s voice trailed off as she spoke.

    It was okay for her to call Terrance ¡°senpai,¡± but Reiko obviously looked older than Terrance¡­Introducing him like this seemed a bit awkward.

    But Reiko directly ignored these details, casually striking up a conversation with Terrance at a speed that left Sora dumbfounded.

    ¡°She¡¯s quite the social butterfly¡­¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    Reiko, Sora, and Reiko¡¯s two Trainer friends were all participating in this Pok¨¦mon Contest. Soon after, Terrance also met two Trainers traveling with Ever Grande Conference as the goal. The five of them chatted happily, and time flew by unnoticed. Following the announcement over the speakers, they looked up at the big screen¡ªthe primary judging¡­was about to begin.

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 Chapter 201: Terrance taking the stage

    Chapter 201: Terrance taking the stage

    ncing at the contestant about to take the stage, Mr. Raoul Contesta sighed, ¡°Coordinators are really in short supply. The contestant whost earned the title of Top Coordinator didn¡¯t even make it to the top three of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Nowadays, Coordinators can only rely on Wace to keep up appearances. When will another decent Coordinator appear?¡±

    Sukizo squinted his eyes, appearing focused but not really deeply engaged. He rxed in this manner to relieve himself of fatigue. Compared to Trainers, they don¡¯t have high standards for rookie Coordinators. They could only look for talented individuals through casting a wide like this.

    Raoul Contesta remarked, ¡°The next one to take the stage is that young man.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s his turn now,¡± Sukizo perked up slightly, thinking to himself, ¡°That Terrance seems promising, but I wonder where he stands in Pok¨¦mon Contests.¡±

    Pok¨¦mon Fan Club and Pok¨¦mon Contests were allied, and the poprity of Pok¨¦mon Contests had brought many benefits to the Fan Club.

    In the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, as announcer Vivian¡¯s voice fell silent, a young man in the audience suddenly stood up.

    He looked puzzled, carefully scrutinizing before confirming Terrance¡¯s identity, inwardly eximing, ¡°It¡¯s him.¡±

    ke¡¯s eyes gleamed as he clicked his tongue, ¡°The person I met when looking at Pok¨¦blocks, I thought he¡¯d be a Breeder, but turns out he¡¯s a Coordinator?!¡± [TN: In chapter 176 I had used Bianca which I will be recing with ke as he is a male.]

    ¡°Do you know that contestant, Professor ke?¡± a woman beside ke noticed his reaction and asked in surprise.

    ¡°Umm, but just barely,¡± ke sat down and said in a low voice, ¡°He kept on finding faults with the Pok¨¦blocks but didn¡¯t tell me the reason why¡­ so annoying.¡±

    The woman wanted to say something, but after a moment¡¯s hesitation, she let out a sigh. It was quite frustrating how their date had turned out. As she finished speaking, her eyes wandered to the arena¡­ There stood a young man dressed in a white shirt and trousers, his hair a shade of brown-colored gold.

    This was Terrance¡­dressed specifically for the Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Wearing this outfit, Terrance looked quite neat and tidy, coupled with his handsome features¡­ as he stepped onto the arena, he was greeted with enthusiastic apuse.

    Though each contestant receives apuse upon entry, Terrance felt his was a bit more enthusiastic this time.

    ¡°Look, look, Terrance-senpai is on stage,¡± in the lobby, Sora hurriedly pulled Reiko over and said.

    ¡°I know, I can see it¡­slow down,¡± Reiko said, looking up at the big screen.

    ¡°This is my third time participating in a Pok¨¦mon Contest¡­¡± When they had chatted with Terrance, he was bombarded with many questions. When they found out Terrance also participated in Pok¨¦mon Contests three times, Sora was astonished.

    Especially knowing that Terrance had won Ribbons in each of those two times, even Reiko was stunned, losing her usualposure.

    Terrance spoke casually, but Reiko¡¯s heart was in turmoil. She deeply understood the challenges of starting out as a Rookie Coordinator. Without mentors or a certain level of nurturing, even primary judging could deter many people.

    Coordinators and Trainers each had their own challenges, but Coordinators didn¡¯t have the same vast numbers as Trainers.

    ¡°How many points do you think Terrance can get for the first round?¡± asked a Trainer friend of Reiko¡¯s.

    ¡°He should get over 28 points, right?¡± spected another Trainer friend.

    ¡°A recipient of two Ribbons¡­ he probably won¡¯t score below 29 points,¡± Reiko said.

    ¡°No¡­ I think¡­ Terrance-senpai might¡­.might get a perfect score,¡± At this moment, Sora spoke up. Others only have words to go with it, but she had actually witnessed Terrance¡¯s performance firsthand.

    At that time, Beautifly¡­advanced to the second round with an overwhelming score of 30 out of 30.

    Although Terrance wasn¡¯t nning to send out Beautifly this time, Sora still believed that with Terrance¡¯s strength, he would surely surprise many.

    ¡°Stop guessing, it¡¯s starting,¡± Reiko said.

    At that, everyone¡¯s eyes stared at the big screen.

    The Pok¨¦mon Terrance sent out was Altaria. With its fluffy and elegant white feathers and the sky-blue ribbons swaying gracefully in the wind atop its head, Altaria exuded an air of nobility the moment it appeared, blending elegance with mystery.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Raoul Contesta¡¯s eyes gleamed.

    ¡°Wow¡­¡± Sukizo was slightly stunned, even Nurse Joy looked at Terrance¡¯s Altaria with interest.

    ¡°It¡¯s not Beautifly¡­ butpared to Beautifly, Altaria is more suitable as a signature Pokemon. It¡¯s rarer and more precious than Beautifly, and it has the rare Dragon Type, one of the few elegant Pok¨¦mon in Hoenn¡­¡± Raoul Contesta thought.

    Altaria was no less than Wace¡¯s Milotic.

    And¡­ to their surprise, this Altaria seemed to have developed even better than that Beautifly.

    The nurturing of Beautifly was already impressive to them. Even among all the contestants, Beautifly¡¯s nurturing was outstanding. Butpared to Altaria, itcked a certain charm.

    ¡°It¡¯s the temperament¡­¡± Nurse Joy remarked.

    Compared to Altaria, Beautiflycked a certain temperament, which was innate and hard to nurture. A Tyranitar, even if it did nothing and just stood there, its fierce aura could intimidate a whole crowd of Pok¨¦mon. In contrast¡­ a Sandsh didn¡¯t possess that kind of temperament.

    The nobility whiches from bloodline¡­

    From birth, it stood ahead of most Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°It¡¯s quite interesting. Wace¡¯s Milotic evolved from a ¡®ugly duckling¡¯ into the most beautiful Pok¨¦mon, but this Altaria, starting from Swablu, already had a huge advantage¡­¡± Raoul Contesta thought.

    Before Wace¡¯s Milotic continuously made an appearance on various big stages, few knew about Feebas.

    However, it wasn¡¯t until Wace left Sootopolis Gym and dominated Pok¨¦mon Contests across various regions, clinching the title of Contest Master with Milotic¡¯s overwhelming superiority, that Feebas truly became famous. Suddenly, Feebas, once inferior to Magikarp, skyrocketed in poprity, bing a sought-after Pok¨¦mon by countless people.

    However¡­ Feebas¡¯s evolution conditions were too difficult, its nurturing difficulty was several times that of other Pok¨¦mon¡­

    Compared to this, Swablu possessed exquisite appearance from birth, and its noble sky-blue body hinted at its extraordinariness after evolution. This was simply the difference between an ¡®ugly duckling¡¯ and a swan.

    Altaria moved.

    Upon Terrance¡¯smand, Altaria slowly ascended into the sky, its pure white feathers trailing behind its body, spreading its cotton-like wings. Facing the panel of judges, it began performing its first move.

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 Chapter 202: The Venue Descends into Chaos

    Chapter 202: The Venue Descends into Chaos

    ¡°It¡¯s the Cotton Guard!!!¡± Vivian kept a close eye on Altaria¡¯s movements, and as Altaria¡¯s pure white feathers began to fall off, she immediately eximed, loudlymenting.

    The white, fluffy feathers detached slowly as Altaria pped its wings, their extremely light weight causing the cottony feathers not to fall immediately but to slowly drift down high from the sky.

    Altaria moved again, dancing as it scattered the cottony feathers. Its movements were gentle, not disturbing the cottony feathers at all. They continued to fall in their original trajectory, the pristine white feathers providing a visual delight, akin to seeing a blizzard, witnessing a white curtain slowly descending.

    ¡°Such a pleasant scent¡­¡± someone sniffed, disying an expression of disbelief. ¡°What¡¯s causing this delightful fragrance?¡±

    ¡°Mmm¡­¡± the two judges, originally weary from traveling, felt the sensation of fatigue swept away upon catching the refreshing, elegant aroma, enjoying a mental respite.

    ¡°It¡¯s perfume,¡± Nurse Joy smiled faintly. It was rare to see a Coordinator using perfume as an item for their performance¡­ No, it wasn¡¯t necessarily used as just an item, but also to enhance the appearance of Pok¨¦mon with it.

    Smelling this perfume, Pok¨¦mon also felt rxed and greatly enjoyed it¡­and that¡¯s how the friendship with their Trainer was gradually established.

    Enchanted by the scent drifting down as the white curtain descended, there came a melodious song, soaring, beautiful, lingering in the ears of the audience,plementing the perfume, which evoked an urge to close one¡¯s eyes and take a momentary rest.

    But it wasn¡¯t over yet¡­ the performance still needed to be seen, but the song was indeed captivating, especially when Altaria danced before the white curtain, resembling a flowing sea of clouds.¡°I¡­I can¡¯t see anything.¡±

    Drowning in the song and scent, the audience snapped back to reality to find the venue enveloped in a white fog. Under this floating mist, the white curtain gradually blurred, leaving only Altaria¡¯s sky-blue silhouette leaping within the sight of the audience and judges, dancing with the mist.

    ¡°Mist Move?¡± Vivian raised her voice, exining to the audience, ¡°Contestant Terrance has Altaria use the Mist!! Now, the mist has covered the cotton feathers Altaria shed. What could they be trying to show us?!¡±

    ¡°What scenery lies behind the Mist!?¡±

    Pulled back by Vivian¡¯s voice, the audience, entranced, stared at the slowly dispersing white mist, swallowing nervously, afraid of missing the next moment.

    Whoosh!!

    As the mist dispersed, Altaria¡¯s leaping figure came to a halt with a crisp sound, leaving everyone momentarily stunned. The sound was like a forest ignited by a spark, spreading rapidly!

    It was like ake, invaded by cold, instantly nketed in ice crystals, turning the rippling surface into a sheet of ice in the blink of an eye.

    This sound was almost like that, with a burst, the crackling sound spread instantly, clear and pleasant.

    The mist dispersed.

    Some audience members held their breath, looking inside. Some appeared puzzled, curious about the thing before them. And some knowledgeable spectators¡¯ eyes widened, their hands trembling slightly against the railing.

    On the stage, the mist had vanished, and not only did the mist disappear, but the cotton feathers did too.

    The cottony feathers, which had floated down like a white curtain, also vanished from sight once the mist no longer obstructed the view.

    In their ce¡­

    Was a colossal ice sculpture!!

    It was arge bird Pok¨¦mon, its intricate texture outlined by ice crystals and the pristine white feathers within. The outward appearance showcased blue feathers formed byyers of ice, the feather edges at the wings perfectly formed, and a head crestposed of three deep blue rhomboidal ice crystals imparting a soul to the sculpture. Its tail, curved naturally like a g, added to the incredibly lifelike sensation. Before their eyes, this Pok¨¦mon was alive and breathing!! An incarnation of ice!!

    ¡°What Pok¨¦mon is this?!¡± ke, in the audience, eximed in astonishment.

    He had never seen such a noble Pok¨¦mon before. The lifelike ice sculpture made him feel as if he were seeing a living, noble existence.

    ¡°Beautiful¡­¡± Many women, upon seeing this Pok¨¦mon, disyed expressions of admiration. Such elegant Pok¨¦mon¡­the word ¡®beauty¡¯ couldn¡¯t even begin to describe their awe.

    Even the Coordinators fell silent. The difficulty of creating this ice sculpture for Altaria¡­ the techniques involved¡­ were simply terrifying!!

    Ice sculptures weremon in Pok¨¦mon Contests, but¡­appearing under Altaria¡¯s moves, it gave people a suffocating feeling.

    Difficult to surpass.

    ¡°This is¡ª¡±

    ¡°Kanto Region¡¯s Legendary Pok¨¦mon!! Articuno!!¡±

    Some audience members who recognized the Pok¨¦mon finally broke the silence, shouting loudly.

    ¡°Articuno?!¡±

    ¡°Legendary Pok¨¦mon?!¡±

    In an instant, the venue erupted into discussion once more.

    ¡°It is indeed Articuno¡­¡± Nurse Joy spoke up from the panel of judges.

    ¡°To form an ice sculpture of a Pok¨¦mon from legends¡­ he is truly bold.¡±

    ¡°However¡­although I¡¯ve never seen Articuno, this ice truly exudes the charm of an ice sculpture¡­it¡¯s beautiful. It makes me want to see a real Articuno with my own eyes.¡±

    ¡°Wait a moment!! Something¡¯s not right. To create a sculpture of Articuno using Cotton Guard¡­ how is that possible?!¡± The next moment, the panel of judges also entered into debate.

    The descent of the cotton feathers was witnessed by all. Although the subsequent Mist obscured the feathers, there was no way the feathers could naturally form the shape of an Articuno.

    That level of intricate control¡­ simply couldn¡¯t appear on this stage.

    ¡°Although he¡¯s very talented, but¡­ to train Altaria¡¯s Cotton Guard to this extent¡­ with an Altaria and his age¡­ it¡¯s simply not possible.¡±

    ¡°This is beyond his abilities.¡±

    ¡°Indeed¡­it¡¯s also impossible tobine it with ¡®wind¡¯ to form the sculpture afterward. The mist was right there, if there was wind, there would definitely be ripples in the mist.¡±

    As the audience discussed Articuno, some Coordinators and judges discussed the unrealisticbination of Cotton Guard and Ice Beam¡­

    Suddenly, there was no further development. Even Terrance¡¯s score remained undetermined.

    Vivian eagerly looked at the panel of judges, only to see them in heated debate¡­ the venue was chaotic for a while.

    At that moment, Nurse Joy seemed to realize something and eximed, ¡°We¡¯ve been led astray. Why must it be Cotton Guard?!¡±

    ¡°Nurse Joy¡­ are you saying¡­¡± the other two judges looked at her.

    Nurse Joy nodded and said, ¡°What if¡­ instead of Cotton Guard, it was Feather Dance that Altaria performed?!¡±

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 Chapter 203: Ambition

    Chapter 203: Ambition

    ¡°Feather Dance?¡± The two frowned, carefully recalling.

    ¡°Can Altaria learn Feather Dance?¡±

    Feather Dance was a signature move of the Pidgeot family in the Kanto region. Although a few other Pok¨¦mon could also use it, they didn¡¯t have any impression of Altaria doing it.

    ¡°Normally, they can¡¯t use it,¡± Nurse Joy exined.

    ¡°But in the Intermediate Breeder exam, there¡¯s a course called ¡®Gic Theory.¡¯ I don¡¯t know if any of you have heard of it¡­¡±

    ¡°Gics¡­¡± Raoul Contesta and Sukizo paused slightly, their eyes lighting up. ¡°Inherited moves?¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­ Cotton Guard wraps the body in soft, fluffy cotton for defense, increasing their defensive capabilities¡­Although it can also disperse feathers to form a protectiveyer, doing so deviates from the original intention of Cotton Guard.¡±

    ¡°At first, I also thought Contestant Terrance was nning to perform using a modified form of ¡®Cotton Guard,¡¯ but it wasn¡¯t until the end that I realized it wasn¡¯t Cotton Guard, but another move entirely¡ªscattering feathers to envelop the opponent, which is Feather Dance.¡±

    ¡°Compared to Cotton Guard¡­Feather Dance is better. Cotton Guard depends on the Pok¨¦mon itself; if separated from the Pok¨¦mon, its effectiveness diminishes. However, Feather Dance utilizes feathers as extensions of its own arms to block the opponent¡¯s attacks¡­Inparison to Cotton Guard, Feather Dance offers greater flexibility.¡±¡°In terms of defensive capability, Cotton Guard is superior, but in terms of flexibility, Feather Dance has the advantage¡­Building the ice sculpture of Articuno using Feather Dance as the foundation would significantly reduce the difficulty. However, because Feather Dance is so unique to Altaria, it created the misconception of being more like ¡®Cotton Guard¡¯, hence the shock¡­¡±

    Inherited Move¡­

    The three snapped out of their reverie and looked at the lifelike ice sculpture of Articuno in the arena, a thought forming in their minds.

    The formidable defense of Cotton Guard,bined with the flexibility of Feather Dance, these two moves, to some extent, could weaken the opponent¡¯s attacks¡­

    If these two moves could bebined, it would be really terrifying. At the same level, what move could seriously harm Altaria?

    It would be very difficult¡­

    In fact, Terrance had also entertained this idea, but so far, he hadn¡¯t been able tobine Feather Dance, a move that didn¡¯t originally belong to Altaria, with Altaria¡¯s signature Cotton Guard, which was brought about by its characteristic cotton feathers.

    Feather Dance, scattering feathers to disrupt the opponent¡¯s attacks, meaning it lowers the opponent¡¯s attack power.

    Cotton Guard, on the other hand, causes feathers to instantly multiply, enveloping oneself, forming a powerful defensive shield.

    Two different ways of hindering ultimately lead to the same result, but at the same time, at the same moment,bining these two moves perfectly is currently beyond Altaria¡¯s capabilities.

    ¡°Let¡¯s give the score.¡± Raoul Contesta said.

    They had dyed enough; if they didn¡¯t score now, the next performance might not bepleted.

    ¡°It was wed, but the ws don¡¯t overshadow its beauty,¡± Nurse Joy said.

    ¡°10 points,¡± Sukizo hesitated before saying.

    The three fell into silence, lost in thought, then looked towards the audience. Sensing the enthusiastic atmosphere, each of them ultimately gave a score of 10.

    That was a perfect score, 30 points.

    Terrance noticed the scores had been given and was slightly surprised. He then bowed to the audience and the panel of judges, recalled Altaria, which was circling above Articuno, and began to walk down from the arena.

    ¡°Terrance-senpai¡­¡±

    Back in the lobby, Terrance immediately noticed the puzzled looks of Sora, Reiko, and the others. ¡°The performance was excellent, the most beautiful we¡¯ve seen until now.¡±

    ¡°But why did the panel of judges hesitate during scoring?¡± Sora looked at Terrance, puzzled. Terrance¡¯s scoring process was the slowest in history¡­ Although the result was good, the process seemed a bit strange.

    Terrance smiled, not paying much attention. ¡°I think the judges were considering whether this performance deserves this score.¡±

    ¡°Deserves this score?¡± The others were puzzled. They didn¡¯t understand Terrance¡¯s words. Such a magnificent performance had stunned everyone. Why would there be any hesitation?

    ¡°Because of the Mist and the ice sculpture, during the making of the sculpture, the Mist obscured Altaria¡¯s figure. Although there was a good buildup and contrast between the ice sculpture and Altaria¡¯s reappearance, and the ice sculpture itself was very spectacr, the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s focus is ultimately on the Pok¨¦mon, it¡¯s a stage to showcase the inherent charm of Pok¨¦mon, not just the dazzling scene created by the finalbination of moves.¡±

    ¡°In this performance, the brilliance of the moves overshadowed the charm of the Pok¨¦mon itself, which somewhat contradicts the essence of the Pok¨¦mon Contest. That¡¯s why the judges hesitated.¡± Terrance exined, making it clear to the Coordinators to avoid any bias.

    ¡°Then why¡­¡± Reiko was about to ask, but then stopped herself, lost in thought.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± Terrance chuckled. He wouldn¡¯t exin further. That was his own affair.

    Because Terrance was confident that even with this approach, he could pass the primary judging. Even some Coordinators couldn¡¯t grasp the reason behind the perfect score, but Terrance saw it clearly.

    It¡¯s the audience. The audience prefers dazzling performances, while only a few, including the panel of judges, gives emphasis to the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s charm.

    This time, Altaria¡¯s movebination didn¡¯t fail to showcase its charm. Altaria¡¯s species charm lies in its cotton-like feathers and its voice.

    Both of these were disyed on stage, and they were absolutely notcking; they were even excellent.

    Though the final Ice Beam, which formed Articuno stunned and impressed the audience, it undoubtedly relegated feathers and voice to a more secondary position. Throughout the performance, it seemed as though Terrance¡¯s main aim was to create the ice sculpture.

    This led to an illusion where dazzling movebinations took precedence over showcasing the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s charm.

    So¡­ while the panel of judges hesitated during scoring, the audience¡¯s feelings were different. They understood little, and they pursued more of the external. Terrance seized on this point¡­ hiding the emphasis on Pok¨¦mon charm during the performance and instead showcasing dazzling moves to attract the audience¡¯s enthusiasm¡­

    What Terrance wanted was recognition, not just a mere title.

    With his thoughts clear, Terrance began to ponder how to proceed. In the end¡­ he reluctantly chose this method.

    While he showcased the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own charm, it was done no worse than the other contestants, perhaps even better. It¡¯s just thatpared to his own performance, emphasizing the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s inherent charm took a backseat.

    After all, this wasn¡¯t an appraisal about surpassing oneself, but apetition between Contestants. So¡­ Terrance concluded he could pass the first round.

    As for the perfect score¡­ that was the only unexpected part for Terrance.

    ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because of the audience¡¯s enthusiasm,¡± Terrance muttered.

    Raoul Contesta and Sukizo¡¯s thoughts were also along these lines. In the past, the reason why Coordinators didn¡¯t gain much recognition was because the Pok¨¦mon Contest pursued showcasing the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own charm too much, losing a bit of fun in the process.

    Over the years, there were countless examples of Muk, Seviper, and Gloom winning the title of Top Coordinator.

    These Coordinators were undoubtedly excellent and in line with the essence of the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡­ but they didn¡¯t cater to the masses, so they remained unknown.

    Compared to Trainers¡¯ matches, which everyone could understand and get excited about, the past Pok¨¦mon Contests were more like self-indulgence, understood only by a few who appreciated the difficulty and sess of showcasing the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own charm as a Top Coordinator¡­

    ¡°Most Top Coordinators remain unknown to the public¡­¡±

    ¡°But when Wace became Top Coordinator, he garnered many fans and earned a huge amount in endorsements¡­¡±

    ¡°This Terrance¡­¡± Raoul Contesta thought.

    ¡°This Terrance¡­¡± Sukizo was dazed.

    ¡°His ambitions are grand; he is not just aiming for the position of Top Coordinator¡­ he also wants to be the next Wace, or even surpass Wace!!¡±

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 Chapter 204: Dominantly entering the second round

    Chapter 204: Dominantly entering the second round

    The title of Top Coordinator Isn¡¯t that prestigious¡­

    It is even less valuable than the title of Champion of a Leaguepetition like the Indigo Conference or The Ever Grande Conference.

    Terrance had watched many videos of Top Coordinators winning. Some used Raticate cleverly within the specified five minutes to reduce their opponents¡¯ appeal points ording to Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s criteria, thus securing victory.

    Others used Gloom¡¯s stench to win, some utilized Butterfree skillfully within the rules, dragging the match to the end¡­ defeating the opponent¡¯s Tyranitar.

    When time was up, the side with more appeal points was dered the winner.

    On this stage, strength was secondary; as long as the charm of the Pok¨¦mon was showcased, the opponent¡¯s appeal points would decrease. When time was up, the side with more appeal points wins.

    Those who cleverly use Pok¨¦mon Contest rules to earn the title of Top Coordinator were indeed impressive. They were true Coordinators and epitomized the essence of Pok¨¦mon Contests¡­

    However, the consequence of this approach was that it was too much like a cheap trick, resulting in their actualbat ability being far inferior to traditional Trainers. It¡¯s even hard for the public to ept because they don¡¯t understand that showcasing a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own charm is also a kind of strength. Though this is the rule of Pok¨¦mon Contests, the audience has the right not to ept it.

    On the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯ stage, Top Coordinator stands at the peak, but once they step out of the Pok¨¦mon Contest stage, the status of a Top Coordinator greatly diminishes.¡°Pok¨¦mon Contests need reform.¡±

    Raoul Contesta once exchanged ideas with Wace and received this advice. After much thought, he disregarded many previous rules and began traveling far and wide, searching for opportunities to elevate Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    ¡°This Terrance is very clever¡­¡±

    ¡°No, it should be said, very cunning¡­¡±

    ¡°With this Altaria¡¯s skills, it could have easily advanced to the second round even if it had used simple moves, but he chose to put out such a performance¡­¡±

    ¡°Hiding the moves that highlight the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s own charm during the performance, while outwardly showcasing a dazzlingbo to attract the audience. Is he trying to create a problem for me?¡± Raoul Contesta chuckled inwardly. What an annoying kid, but¡­ he liked it!

    Possessing both shiness and strength, and understanding the current shorings of Pok¨¦mon Contests¡­ It was different from the extremes of Coordinators who simply had strength or pursued shiness. This contestant Terrance had seen through the essence of Contest Master Wace and had started to imitate him strongly.

    ¡°Since he¡¯s willing, let¡¯s give him a chance.¡±

    ¡°His strength is not bad, and he¡¯s also not too old. If he can really stand out among many Top Coordinators, it would also be a boon for Pok¨¦mon Contests¡­¡±

    10 points.

    So, after the three discussed, they decided to give Terrance a high score, making the audience resonate more emotionally and giving Terrance a good boost.

    This one-sided ¡°boosting¡± is due to the fact that Pok¨¦mon Contests are currently on the rise. If Pok¨¦mon Contests were already arge-scalepetition like The Ever Grande Conference¡­even if Terrance was very good, this situation would never have happened.

    ¡°If he wants to be the next Wace, let¡¯s give him a chance to see if he can handle it. It¡¯s up to him to prove himself.¡±

    ***********************

    ¡°25 points¡­¡± Sora¡¯s primary judging¡¯s result was 25 points, a 0.2-point improvement from when she had first participated in the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    But this time she had used the newly captured Pok¨¦mon for her performance, so her progress was quite significant.

    ¡°Ah¡­ 21 points, 20 points, how unlucky,¡± Reiko¡¯s two Trainer friends recalled their own scores, instantlymenting.

    Reiko wore an expression as if she had already anticipated this, smiling as she stared at the big screen.

    The eight candidates who advanced were soon announced. Following a beep, everyone¡¯s attention focused on the big screen.

    ¡°How could this be¡­¡±

    Sora¡¯s pupils contracted, disappointedly saying, ¡°Among the eight who advanced¡­ I¡¯m not there.¡±

    Reiko also looked surprised at the big screen. Her score of 26.4 points had unexpectedly ced her third from the bottom among the eight¡­

    ¡°The contestants in this Lilycove Conference are all very strong¡­..¡± Reiko remarked.

    At the Verdanturf Conference level, 25 points would easily secure advancement to the second round of the Contest Battle. However, this Lilycove Conference saw a full one-point increase from the base 25 points.

    ¡°Sora¡­¡± Reiko looked at Sora and found her already rallying, though still unable to conceal her disappointment. ¡°Reiko, you have to keep fighting.¡± Reiko looked at Sora and noticed that she had regained herposure, though she couldn¡¯t hide her disappointment: ¡°Reiko, you can do it?¡±

    ¡°Alright¡­ I will definitely get¡­¡± As she spoke, Reiko noticed Terrance¡¯s 30-point score at the top of the big screen¡­and couldn¡¯t help but look at Terrance embarrassedly and said, ¡°Terrance, I¡¯m looking forward to our battle.¡±

    ¡°Sure,¡± Terrance nodded.

    For the secondary judging Contest Battle, Terrance was also contemting how to maximize his trump card.

    Terrance had always been clear about his goal¡­ he wasn¡¯t aiming to be a top-level Breeder, a master-level Trainer, or even a Top Coordinator.

    These were just means. As long as he could provide the children at the Old Green House with the capital to pursue their dreams through these means, it was enough.

    At the same time, Terrance participated in Pok¨¦mon Contests to ensure that Beautifly could stand on the final stage of the Grand Festival. These coinciding paths are not something that Terrance can pursue singly.

    Pok¨¦mon Contests and enabling the children at the Old Green House to pursue their dreams was not contradictory.

    He could also gain reputation, benefits, and various other things through the identity of a Coordinator. In any case, if he wanted to do something, he shouldn¡¯t waste time and should strive to maximize efficiency.

    ¡°If I could be a Coordinator like Wace, all my problems would be solved.¡±

    ¡°If I could be a Senior Breeder, all my problems would also be solved.¡±

    ¡°If I could be a Trainer at the level of Elite Four, I could still solve all my problems.¡±

    There are many paths to choose from, it all depends on how Terrance decides to proceed. He has numerous options avable to him, but regardless of which one path he takes, he only has the potential and may still not quite reach that level.

    ¡°Regardless, I have to participate in Pok¨¦mon Contests. Since that¡¯s the case, I must do my best and demand of myself the standards of a Contest Master!¡±

    Give the most magnificent performance, fight the most beautiful battles!

    ¡°Altaria is different from Beautifly, it¡¯s much stronger, more dominant. Compared to Beautifly¡¯s battling style, it isn¡¯t inferior to others in any aspect. So¡­ coordination and battle is inseparable. Even if it¡¯s a Contest Battle, Altaria can show its dominant side, allowing the audience to experience the excitement of Trainer battles, while also not overlooking the rule of appeal points. Only by doing this can I approach the status of Wace and gain more recognition.¡±

    ¡°Focusing solely on showcasing one¡¯s own charm is too niche and has few admirers. Pursuing only shiness and hollow excitement doesn¡¯t align with the meaning of Pok¨¦mon Contests¡­ It¡¯s truly not easy¡­ That Wace is quite impressive to have reached this level.¡±

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 Chapter 205: Dragon Dance

    Chapter 205: Dragon Dance

    It was still the same stage, but also different from before. Since the Contest Battle was a two person battle, the audience in the stands was clearly more excited.

    First match¡­ Terrance vs Alex.

    The matchups in Pok¨¦mon Contests are really unpredictable¡­The first Contest Battle was a face-off between the top two contestants who received the highest scores in the primary judging.

    ¡°That young man in the blue clothes is just one Ribbon away, isn¡¯t he?¡±

    On the panel of judges, Raoul Contesta recalled Alex¡¯s information.

    With four Ribbons, he¡¯s just one away from qualifying for the Grand Festival,pletely different from those Coordinators who are just participating to make up the numbers.

    As Terrance threw out his Pok¨¦ Ball, a high-pitched cry immediately followed, and Altaria began to p its cottony feathers, dancing in the air above the arena.

    ¡°Woo~~¡± mes erupted instantly, countless sparks shimmering, embellishing a Vulpix as it elegantly ascended into the arena.

    With Vulpix and airborne Altaria taking up their position, Alexmanded Vulpix to take the initiative, unleashing a Fire st.¡°Interesting.¡± Terrance snapped his fingers, softly saying, ¡°Dragon Dance.¡±

    Terrance had seen Alex¡¯s first performance; it was a dazzling disybining Extrasensory and Fire st, where Vulpix manipted the mes with Extrasensory, controlling their direction, showcasing a dance with fire.

    That performance scored over 29 points; if it wasn¡¯t for Terrance, Alex would have been the first.

    Even without evolving, Vulpix could still demonstrate control over psychic power¡­ and even the intangible mes. That ability is worthy of such a score.

    ¡°Dragon Dance!¡±

    As Terrance expected, the moment Altaria dodged, the ´ó-shaped me suddenly veered towards Altaria.

    ¡°Let¡¯s see who wins.¡±

    The Fire st manipted by psychic power and the Altaria relying on its dance moves to dodge began a chase.

    The Fire st closely followed behind Altaria, one chasing, the other dodging, creating a beautiful visual.

    ¡°Alex is losing.¡±

    Someone watching suddenly remarked.

    Although the Fire st was controlled by psychic power, it couldn¡¯t prevent energy from dispersing. While the speed of Fire st soared with Vulpix¡¯s psychic power input, Altaria¡¯s speed was also constantly increasing.

    ¡°Alex didn¡¯t expect Terrance to have Altaria use Dragon Dance to dodge. If it was just a normal dodge, the Fire st controlled by Vulpix would have caught up quickly. But under the Dragon Dance state, Altaria seems to be toying with this Fire st¡­ No matter how Vulpix¡¯s psychic power erupts or its speed increases¡­ it still can¡¯t catch up to Altaria, whose stats were also continually increasing.¡± Someone exined.

    ¡°Vulpix¡¯s explosive power can¡¯t match Altaria¡¯s growth.¡± Someone else pointed out the key point.

    ¡°The Fire st has dissipated, and Altaria hasn¡¯t been injured.¡± Vivian shouted.

    As the appeal points dwindled, Alex shook his head slightly. The Fire st maniption that had never failed him before had indeed failed here. The opponent before him was different from any he had faced before, requiring a more serious approach.

    ¡°Vulpix, use Fire Spin!!¡±

    ¡°Woo~~¡± With a flick of its tail, Vulpix whipped up a heatwave, creating a me tornado that transformed the arena into a purgatory. The me tornado raced across the arena, seeming like it wanted to engulf the Altaria in the sky.

    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be that simple, right?¡± Terrance raised an eyebrow slightly. As expected, the next moment, Alex smiled and eximed loudly, ¡°Turn Fire Spin into me Burst!¡±

    Bang!

    The swirling Fire Spin shattered into countless fire serpents that surged upwards under immense pressure, resembling a reverse meteor shower, hurtling towards Altaria.

    ¡°Wow!! Contestant Alex has used Vulpix¡¯s psychic power to disrupt Fire Spin and formed me Burst¡­Amazing, with such a wide-range attack, can Altaria still dodge it?¡±

    The answer was no.

    The sudden explosion of mes, apanied by countless fire serpents, nearly covered the entire arena. Altaria would inevitably be hit, and then ording to Alex¡¯s expectation, Terrance¡¯s appeal points would plummet directly.

    ¡°But¡­why would it dodge?¡± Terrance issued instructions to Altaria.

    ¡°Devour them, use Dragon Rush!¡±

    Whoosh~~~~~~

    In an instant, countless blue-purple mes erupted out from Altaria.

    ¡°Chirp~~~~~~~¡±

    The high-pitched cry shook the hearts of all who heard it. As Altaria¡¯s body was enveloped in these blue-purple mes, it was as if a chain in Altaria¡¯s bloodline had snapped!

    Faced with countless surging fire serpents, sparks, and embers, Altaria¡¯s aura was astonishingly calm. The blue-purple mes seem to bestow upon Altaria tremendous momentum. What was initially a predicament surrounded by fire serpents, now, under Altaria¡¯s current form, hadpletely disappeared.

    Instead¡­

    The blue-purple mes surrounding Altaria transformed into a huge dragon-shaped wave, using its sturdy front ws to cleave through the oing sparks. Countless fire serpents were engulfed by the blue-purple energy wave without causing the slightest ripple. With its astonishing power, Altaria continuously weaved through the ¡°me Burst,¡± turning the move upside down.

    The ¡°me Burst¡± evolved from Fire Spin itself was not as powerful as the original one, and coupled with Altaria¡¯s strengthening through Dragon Dance, and the Dragon Rush spurred by its formidable Dragon Type bloodline, the sttering fire serpents in front of Altaria were like loaches, unable to do anything.

    Terrance suddenly realized.

    A year ago, he was like this Alex, relying on changing moves to reduce the opponent¡¯s appeal points, then finding the opponent¡¯s ws to win.

    But now¡­with Altaria in the arena, he didn¡¯t need to do that.

    Vulpix¡¯s coordination skills were indeed not bad; any contestant facing this Vulpix would be in for a tough battle.

    However, in terms of real strength, Vulpix is far inferior to Altaria.

    Firstly, Altaria¡¯s parents, one is an overlord-level Pok¨¦mon and the other is a top-level Breeder¡¯s carefully nurtured Pok¨¦mon. Combined with their strong points, and then through the hands of a top-level Breeder and with the use of countless precious materials, a nurturing fluid was concocted to stimte its Dragon Type talent¡­This starting point wasn¡¯t something any Pok¨¦mon could have.

    Later on, under the meticulous care of Breeder Terrance, Altaria grasped the formidable Dragon Type move, Dragon Rush, at a young age. Furthermore, resources were nevercking, with the Crown Academy serving as a significant backing. It can be said that for the past two years, Altaria¡¯s food and training have been optimal. With two years of careful nurturing¡­ it can be said that Altaria is the Pok¨¦mon on which Terrance has spent the most effort. So, how can it still not suppress the opponent?

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 Chapter 206: Unstoppable

    Chapter 206: Unstoppable

    ¡°Altaria¡¯s strength¡­ is impressive,¡± Raoul Contesta remarked from the judges¡¯ seats, inwardly astonished by Altaria¡¯s power.

    ¡°Its age also shouldn¡¯t be too much, at most 30 months¡­¡± Nurse Joy was even more surprised. This meant Altaria still had significant room for improvement.

    ¡°How exactly was it raised?¡± Several observant individuals pondered. Simple traveling and Gym challenges couldn¡¯t possibly raise a Pok¨¦mon like this¡­

    This was already on par with the main force of an experienced Gym Leader!

    ¡°That Beautifly isn¡¯t Terrance¡¯s ace, this Altaria is,¡± the judges concluded.

    ¡°We need to reassess Terrance¡¯s worth,¡± Raoul Contesta began to think. He initially thought Terrance might just have the chance to be the next Wace. Wace, hailing from Sootopolis Gym, has a master who holds the dual identities of Top Coordinator and Gym Leader and was renowned as a Water Type Master. Under all this nurturing,bined with Wace¡¯s own hard work and talent, as well as his ace Pok¨¦mon, Milotic, which evolved from a Feebas after steady umtion, Wace became a Contest Master.

    If Terrance was just an ordinary Trainer, even if he was also a Breeder and had talent more astonishing than Wace, he would never be able to make it to the end¡­

    The rise to a Master-level title¡­needs vast resources and opportunities.

    Hardworking people are never in short supply¡­ but what is in short supply is luck. Terrance was very hardworking, and he earned the title of Junior Breeder at the age of 10. But this was nothing to speak of. It was only because he had a mature way of thinking that he was able to achieve this much¡­ As he grows older, this achievement would be more and more insignificant.In the end, he would simply be lost among the ranks of Intermediate Breeders¡­ unable to progress any further.

    However, Terrance was lucky to encounter Master Victor, who mistook him for a 10-year-old boy¡­ and provided help and guidance. This was the turning point for Terrance.

    Entering Crown Academy, numerous resources were poured in. Without the academy¡¯s library and faculty, he would never have been able to take the Intermediate Breeder exam within two years¡­

    Without these fortuitous circumstances¡­ he wouldn¡¯t be able to utilize ¡°credits¡± and various ¡°rewards¡± to exchange for Pok¨¦mon breeding resources, and Altaria, Mismagius, Beautifly, Growlithe would never reach their current strength. He might have been slightly better than an ordinary Trainer, but not by much.

    But with a powerful force backing him, every Pok¨¦mon of Terrance received the best food, the most suitable training, and the most effective care¡­How could he not progress rapidly?

    If Terrance had chosen another path two years ago, as Master Victor suggested¡­ to be a Trainer, obtain a decently talented Starter Pok¨¦mon, travel, challenge Gyms, and participate in League Conferences.

    Perhaps by now, Terrance would have participated in two Conference and made it to the top four¡­ but that wouldn¡¯t mean much. There are too many people like that.

    Unlike now, although Terrance hasn¡¯t achieved much, these two years have given him a huge umtion of experience. He has seeded as a Trainer, his Breeder skills have improved, he has the potential to challenge Top Coordinators as a Coordinator, and his strength as Trainer¡­ with a group of outstanding Pok¨¦mon, he is equally strong.

    In two years, if Terrance had traveled, he would have been busy running around, without resources to raise Pok¨¦mon, and no time to study or absorb more knowledge. With no background, he would have disappeared from the public¡¯s memory¡­ But it¡¯s different now. His umtion is enough. Although it took two years, it¡¯s not toote for everything.

    He¡¯s still young.

    ¡°Dragon Rush¡­is unstoppable¡­¡± Vivian watched the awe-inspiring Dragon Rush, unable to hide her surprise.

    The so-called me trap, directly dissolved before even stronger power, without causing any disturbance.

    ¡°When you have strength, there¡¯s no need to adhere to rules and restrictions. Absolute strength can ovee all skills. Besides, our ¡®skills¡¯ are in no way inferior to theirs.¡± At this moment, Terrance and Altaria were in perfect sync. Under the suppression of strength, Vulpix¡¯s mes werepletely swallowed. By now, Alex¡¯s appeal points were nearly zero¡­

    ¡°It¡¯s over.¡±

    Just as Terrance said, victory leaned towards him. Not just this round, but he alsopletely crushed his opponent in the second round with an overwhelming advantage.

    Even his appeal points remained unscathed.

    A year ago, when participating in Pok¨¦mon Contests, Terrance needed to exchange appeal points for some opportunities in battle. But now¡­ he can achieveplete victory with his strength and coordination.

    ¡°This should be simr to Wace, right?¡±

    ¡°To crush opponents with absolute strength and absolute performance, except my current opponents are those Coordinators who haven¡¯t participated in the Grand Festival, while his opponents are those who have dominated the Grand Festival and obtained the title of Top Coordinator¡­¡±

    ¡°Only in this way can one be worthy of the title of Contest Master¡­¡±

    With this momentum, Terrance sessively defeated the second and fourth highest scorers in the primary judging, showing unparalleled superiority¡­

    When first time participating in the Verdanturf Conference, Terrance didn¡¯t have this mentality. But as Terrance contemted, he had already missed the Intermediate Breeder exam. Coupled with the battle against Steven, and a further understanding of Pok¨¦mon Contests and Wace¡¯s experiences¡­ Terrance¡¯s mentality changed.

    Sharpening a sword for two years, now it¡¯s out of its sheath.

    After two years of umtion, the Grand Festival is finally here. It will be broadcasted live across the entire Hoenn region, and ording to Old Green House¡¯ tradition, the children and Grandma An will definitely watch!

    When Swablu evolved into Altaria, Terrance had already grown up. In that case, there¡¯s no need to remain low-key. Why not seize the position of Top Coordinator with the most assertive attitude?!

    ¡°The next opponent, Reiko!¡±

    After defeating two opponents in session, Terrance and Altaria¡¯s strength was evident¡­.Sora and Reiko¡¯s two Trainer friends, were not optimistic about her.

    Reiko fought two battles, once against thest-ce scorer in the first round, and another time winning by luck¡­Being able to make it to the end, luck ys a big part.

    While Terrance¡­ has been strongly defeating opponents all the way, showing great superiority. No matter how you look at it¡­ Reiko¡¯s chances of winning were very low.

    ¡°Come on!¡± Looking at the pretending-to-be-calm Reiko, Sora chuckled, remembering the first time she battled Terrance¡­She was even more nervous than Reiko.

    ¡°Terrance-senpai¡­ seems to have gotten even stronger.¡± It¡¯s much easier for Altaria to show its dominant sidepared to Beautifly, which has led to Terrence¡¯s mentality¡­ A Trainer¡¯s mentality is greater than Coordinator¡¯s mentality, so the oue of the battle appeared inevitable.

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 Chapter 207: Yuu Tachibana

    Chapter 207: Yuu Tachibana

    Participants and spectators alike could sense Terrance¡¯s strength. Among them were Coordinators and viewers who had seen the Verdanturf Conference, and upon recognizing Terrance early on, they had been closely following him.

    By now, there was no need for him to prove his capabilities. He had already won four Ribbons and even eliminated a Coordinator who was only one step away from participating in the Grand Festival. There is no doubt that Terrance is very strong.

    ¡°He¡¯s pretty amazing¡­¡± ke scratched his head in the audience. He didn¡¯t understand Pok¨¦mon Contests and was here just for fun, like many others, but Terrance¡¯s performance and battles undoubtedly impressed them greatly.

    Terrance had caught the attention of many Pok¨¦mon Contest supporters when he first participated in the Verdanturf Conference. His performance back then earned him a chance to be noticed, and now, with his strength and the hope of winning again, that attention had turned into support. Many even began to cheer for Terrance, rooting for him enthusiastically.

    Yuu Tachibana was an avid Pok¨¦mon Contest supporter. She was from Lavaridge Town, where her grandparents had seized the opportunity during the town¡¯s development to start a hot spring business. Today, their business is one of the best in Lavaridge Town, and many imitators followed suit after seeing the lucrative profits generated by their family¡¯s hot spring business.

    The earlier you establish something like this, the better it tends to fare. Plus, with the good reputation of the Tachibana family¡¯s hot springs, they are subtly positioning themselves to be the number one in Lavaridge Town. They even seem to be moving towards acquiring other hot spring businesses, aiming to monopolize the hot spring industry in Lavaridge Town.

    Although not as privileged as Steven, Yuu Tachibana could still be said to have grown up with a silver spoon in her mouth. She was expected to inherit the huge family business and never n to be a Trainer. As such, she remained an ordinary person without a Trainer¡¯s identity.

    Yuu Tachibana didn¡¯t need to prove herself through the Trainer¡¯s path. After all, how many Trainers in the region could live asfortably as she could?

    The hot springs in Lavaridge Town were famous throughout Hoenn, and unless one became an Elite Four-level Trainer, not even a Gym¡¯s revenue couldpare to the hot spring industry.Yuu Tachibanaes from a good background and doesn¡¯t have many ambitions. However, she has one hobby: Pok¨¦mon Contests. She doesn¡¯t participate herself, rather she enjoys watching different Coordinators perform their intricate, captivating performances or battles.

    She admired strong Coordinators, especially Wace. However, Wace had already proven himself and was now a master-level figure in Pok¨¦mon Contests, elusive and rarely participating in Contests anymore.

    This made it hard to see high-level Pok¨¦mon Contests, especially for Pok¨¦mon Contest supporters. Having be ustomed to the performances by Top Coordinators, it¡¯s even more difficult to watch ordinary Pok¨¦mon Contests now.

    Yuu Tachibana was one such supporter, whose fascination with Pok¨¦mon Contests, however, has made her a regr at Pok¨¦mon Contests in various cities, where she satisfied her passion with the few high-level battles and performances she could find.

    ¡°I¡¯ve decided!¡± Yuu Tachibana grabbed her littlepanion¡¯s arm and said: ¡°I¡¯m going to follow this Terrance. Wherever he participates in a Pok¨¦mon Contest, I¡¯ll go there too!¡±

    Yuu Tachibana¡¯s littlepanion, Yui Lizzie, came from a simrly good background, being from arge supermarket family in Lavaridge Town.

    ¡°Yui, what do you think?¡± Yuu Tachibana stared at her friend with wide eyes and said resolutely, ¡°I feel like this guy is going to be the Top Coordinator of Hoenn this year. I had this feeling during the Verdanturf Conference, and now I¡¯m even more sure. By following him, I can definitely watch many exciting performances.¡±

    Yui stared nkly at her friend. ¡°Yuu, are you serious?¡±

    ¡°Have you be this Terrance¡¯s fan?¡± Because of their status, both of theme from good backgrounds and hadn¡¯t put down their reservations to cheer like the audience¡­ Yuu Tachibana¡¯s decision really surprised Yui.

    ¡°Fan¡­¡± Yuu Tachibana was taken aback and quickly shook her head. ¡°To be my idol¡­he¡¯s not there yet! At least, at least he has to reach Master Wace¡¯s level!¡±

    ¡°Alright then, if you¡¯ve decided¡­¡± Yui said helplessly.

    ¡°Great! After thepetition, we¡¯ll go and block him to ask where he¡¯s going to participate in the next Pok¨¦mon Contest!¡± Yuu Tachibana nodded.

    Saying that, they turned their gaze towards the arena where Terrance¡¯s battle with Reiko had intensified. Reiko¡¯s Roselia was using Petal Dance and Petal Blizzard, causing a fierce flurry of petals to sweep into every corner like snowkes. Weaving through this ocean of petals, Roselia carefully observed Altaria¡¯s movements.

    Especially the Dragon Rush¡­that move was too powerful. Given the current intensity of Petal Dance, it couldn¡¯t block the Dragon Rush. Hence, Reiko and Roselia were nervously watching, trying to find an opportunity to break through.

    ¡°Look¡­Terrance¡¯s opponent is clearly trying to use the Pok¨¦mon Contest rules to find a way to defeat him,¡± Yuu Tachibana said to Yui.

    ¡°Altaria¡¯s Dragon Rush is too strong, and Roselia can¡¯t confront it head-on. If they want to win, they can only indirectly reduce Altaria¡¯s appeal points.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, yeah,¡± Yui nodded repeatedly.

    In the arena, Vivian was alsomenting, but in a way that stirred the audience¡¯s emotions and made the meaning clear to everyone.

    ¡°Terrance¡¯s opponent has already lost in mindset. Facing the powerful Altaria, Reiko doesn¡¯t dare to face it head-on. Although it¡¯s a Contest Battle, she kept dodging in a ¡®shy¡¯ way, using the rules to reduce Altaria¡¯s appeal points¡­¡± Yuu exined.

    ¡°But Roselia is not as strong as Altaria, and this is the stage of the Pok¨¦mon Contest, so doesn¡¯t this approachply with the rules?¡± Yui asked, puzzled.

    ¡°Indeed, this is within the Pok¨¦mon Contest rules, and if used well, the weaker opponent can definitely defeat the stronger opponent,¡± Yuu nodded. ¡°But this also relies on both sides¡¯ understanding of the Pok¨¦mon Contest rules and the fundamentals of a Coordinator! Look, Terrance hasn¡¯t been at a disadvantage at all despite Reiko¡¯s tactics. His Coordinator fundamentals are excellent. Contestant Reiko¡¯s attempts to reduce Altaria¡¯s appeal points have been thwarted from the start, and have been countered by Terrance at every turn. This can only mean that Terrance¡¯s Coordinator fundamentals are far superior to Reiko¡¯s.¡±

    Yui nodded thoughtfully. ¡°So, an excellent Coordinator can indeed defeat a stronger opponent, but only if their understanding of the Contest rules and coordination skills are higher than their opponent¡¯s. If the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon not only has the upper hand in strength but also understands the Pok¨¦mon Contest stage better than oneself, then these so-called ¡®techniques¡¯ might backfire.¡±

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 Chapter 208: Winning the Lilycove Conference

    Chapter 208: Winning the Lilycove Conference

    While the two were talking, Terrance and Reiko¡¯s battle was reaching the end.

    Reiko was sweating heavily, her heart pounding. After seeing Altaria¡¯s strength throughout thepetition, she knew that her chances of winning in a head-on battle were slim. This had been confirmed by the previous contestants. Altaria would definitely crush her mercilessly, and it would all be within the rules of the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Realizing she was outmatched, Reiko instructed Roselia to adopt a dying tactic, hoping to reduce Terrance¡¯s appeal points with a series of fancy moves. However, as time passed, she realized this was a grave mistake.

    This ended up being her downfall. Not only did Terrance¡¯s appeal points not decrease, but by countering her moves, he almost brought Reiko¡¯s appeal points down to zero!

    ¡°I haven¡¯t lost yet¡­¡± At this point, Reiko took a deep breath. Her earlier preparations had beenpletely useless. The numerous ¡°Leech Seeds¡± that Roselia secretly created while moving through the sea of petals were meant to surprise Altaria during its Dragon Rush attack, but Altaria seemed to have no intention of using that move.

    ¡°My appeal points are almost gone. Based on Terrance¡¯s battle style, he should use Dragon Rush for the final attack, right?¡± Reiko thought. The numerous petals were the first line of defense to disrupt Altaria¡¯s Dragon Rush. If the Leech Seeds hit and Roselia dodged sessfully, there might still be a chance to fight back.

    She nced at the clock¡ª90 seconds left. There is still a hope for aeback¡­

    She looked at Terrance. Given the current situation, he had a clear advantage. As long as he and Altaria got even a little careless, allowing Roselia¡¯s umted Leech Seeds to hit, then everything would be easy to deal with.

    However, from Terrance¡¯s face, Reiko saw no sign of pre-victory happiness. Instead, heappeared calm, and even expressionless.

    ¡°This Terrance¡­ he¡¯s about to win, but he isn¡¯t excited at all?¡± Raoul Contesta shook his head, puzzled.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Sukizo.

    ¡°This must be ¡®cool-headed temperament,¡¯ right?¡± Nurse Joy said. ¡°I have a cousin who didn¡¯t pursue breeding but became a Trainer. She said to be a top Trainer, you must have the psychological quality of ¡®remaining calm in the face of danger and not being flustered¡¯. If victory makes you get carried away, or you let tough situations affect your mood, it shows you¡¯re not yet qualified to be a top Trainer.¡±

    ¡°That makes sense, but Terrance is just a kid,¡± Raoul Contesta replied.

    Facing victory, Terrance showed no joy, and when faced with his opponent¡¯s tactics, he patiently looked for a way to counter.

    Thisposure came from his systematic training under Teacher Julian, which was modeled after International Police training.

    However, the training Terrance underwent was a partial version, tailored for a ¡°Trainer¡± rather than a ¡°International Police.¡±

    Even so, the training greatly benefited Terrance. Although he couldn¡¯t remain absolutely calm yet, he managed to control himself well during battles.

    Only in very special circumstances would Terrance lose control of his emotions or express his feelings when he was absolutely certain that he had nothing to worry about.

    For instance¡­

    In this situation, Terrance only needed to order ¡°Draco Meteor¡± and victory would be his.

    And¡­ no matter what tricks Roselia had, they wouldn¡¯t affect Altaria.

    ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± In the audience, Yuu Tachibana looked surprised. ¡°Is he really going to use Draco Meteor?¡±

    ¡°Ah, now it makes sense. This battle is different from the previous two. Dragon Rush was more appropriate before, but now¡­finishing the battle with Draco Meteor will minimize unexpected oues.¡±

    Among the panel of judges, Nurse Joy was secretly amazed: ¡°First Dragon Rush, and now Draco Meteor¡­ and Dragon Rush is also an inherited move¡­How many special moves has this Altaria inherited?¡±

    Altaria spit out a ball of light that shot straight upwards above the arena. The immense energy it contained made everyone fear it might punch a hole in the ceiling. However, they soon realized their concerns were unfounded. At the precise moment it got very close to the top, the energy ball suddenly stopped and bombarded every corner of the arena!

    The ball of light turned into countless small light beams, falling like rain towards the arena. They were extremely precise like ten thousand arrows piercing the heart, seemingly covering almost every corner.

    ¡°Brilliant control,¡± the three judgesmented.

    Whether it was the positioning of Draco Meteor or the calction of the attack range, they were both exquisite and extremely precise.

    ¡°Dammit,¡± Seeing the falling Draco Meteor, Reiko frowned, quickly ordering, ¡°Use Magical Leaf to destroy the attacks above!¡±

    Roselia, startled by the numerous light beams, stopped controlling the petals and focused on intercepting the ¡°mini Draco Meteors¡±.

    Altaria executed the move with ease. If it had used full power,bined with Altaria¡¯s astounding Dragon Type talent, the destructive power would rival that of Dragon Rush, but Draco Meteor was hard to control, and the entire arena would have been destroyed.

    In mid-air, countless petals were shattered by the light beams from the exploding energy ball. At the same time, Magical Leaf surged upward, with Roselia focusing all its energy on intercepting the descending beams of light.

    Boom! Boom! Boom!

    Sounds of explosions resounded above Roselia¡¯s head, and Reiko sighed in relief. Yet, as the beams of light fell on other parts of the arena, a massive wave surged across it, unleashing immense power. Roselia screamed as it was swept up by the shockwaves and lost consciousness.

    ¡°What¡­¡± Draco Meteornded on the arena but didn¡¯t directly hit Roselia. Reiko thought it had sessfully dodged it, but she hadn¡¯t expected the subsequent explosion of Draco Meteor to create such a massive shockwave.

    The petals that had miraculously avoided being pierced by the light beams were not spared by the shockwave. As the smoke and shockwave dissipated, Reiko¡¯s appeal points dropped to zero, and the audience erupted in cheers.

    ¡°The special thing about the Draco Meteor is that even the small energy clusters that split off have the ability to explode again.¡± Nurse Joy said from the panel of judges, ¡°Contestant Reiko should have realized this when Magical Leaf hit part of the Draco Meteor. What a pity¡­¡±

    ¡°Even if she had realized, there was nothing she could do. The range that Draco Meteor covers is too vast, and Terrance¡¯s appeal points were still multiple times hers. With Roselia¡¯s abilities¡­ there was no way to counter it.¡±

    ¡°The winner is¡­here!¡± Vivian shouted. ¡°Contestant Terrance has won the Lilycove Conference! Let¡¯s give him a big round of apuse!¡±

    At this moment, with victory in hand, Terrance rxed and smiled at the apuding audience.

    In the lounge, Sora and Reiko¡¯s Trainer friends seemed unsurprised by the oue. Even Reiko epted her defeat gracefully.

    The three judges began discussing the highlights of the battle and offered words of encouragement to both sides. In the audience, whether they knew Terrance or not, everyone was talking about him.

    ¡°Yuu, he won,¡± Yui said, tugging on Yuu Tachibana.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go¡­to the exit of the contestant passage and ask him where he¡¯llpete next in the Pok¨¦mon Contest.¡±

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 Chapter 209: The Fan Club Emerges

    Chapter 209: The Fan Club Emerges

    After winning his second Ribbon, Terrance returned to the lobby, grabbed his backpack, and prepared to leave.

    ¡°Terrance-senpai, which Pok¨¦mon Contest are you nning to enter next?¡± Sora asked as she approached him.

    ¡°It should be the Verdanturf Conference, right? That¡¯s the one happening right after the Lilycove Conference,¡± Reiko guessed. ¡°Why? You want to avoid facing Terrance?¡±

    ¡°No!!¡± Sora looked at Reiko with dissatisfaction.

    Reikoughed, ¡°Just kidding, but it would be really tough to win if you encounter Terrance again. I¡¯ve experienced it firsthand.¡±

    Watching the two bicker, Terrance recalled and said, ¡°No, I¡¯m not nning to enter the Verdanturf Conference. I already have Verdanturf Ribbon, so there¡¯s not much point in participating again.¡±

    ¡°I haven¡¯t decided on a specific ce yet,¡± Terrance added.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going to participate in the Verdanturf Conference again,¡± Sora said. She didn¡¯t even pass the primary judging in the Lilycove Conference¡­ Right now, Sora urgently needed another Pok¨¦mon Contest to regain her confidence.

    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s part ways here,¡± Reiko said. ¡°If possible, I hope we meet again at the Grand Festival¡­ though I don¡¯t think I stand much of a chance this time¡­¡±Terrance nodded, said his goodbyes, and then nned to stay at the Pok¨¦mon Center for a day to n for his next journey.

    However, outside the contestants¡¯ exit, two people stopped Terrance. They were, of course, Yuu Tachibana and Yui Lizzie.

    ¡°Excuse me¡­¡± Terrance looked at the two girls in confusion.

    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Yuu Tachibana.¡±

    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Yui Lizzie.¡±

    The two introduced themselves to Terrance and exined their intentions.

    ¡°Sorry¡­ I haven¡¯t made any ns yet,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Ah¡­¡± Yuu Tachibana looked at Terrance in disappointment and was just about to ask something when amotion erupted outside.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡± The three of them looked out to see a dozen people rushing over. Even before they arrived, their voices could be heard.

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, may I ask where you will be participating in the next Pok¨¦mon Contest?¡±

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, can I have your contact details¡­¡±

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, please ept me as your apprentice¡­¡±

    ¡°Mr. Terrance¡­¡±

    Voices came from all around, and all three of them stared wide-eyed, quite taken aback by the scene. Even Terrance himself waspletely stunned.

    ¡°Um¡­¡±

    As the dozen or so people arrived beside the three, surrounding Terrance, beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He quickly said, ¡°I¡¯ll probably go to one of the Pok¨¦mon Contests held after the Verdanturf Conference.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, can you give us a specific location, or at least your contact details¡­¡± A girl sped her hands together, wearing a pleading expression as she earnestly requested Terrance.

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, do you have Bowei? I can follow you there¡­¡± [*Author here uses Bowei opposite of Weibo, a chinese social media tform.]

    Terrance felt his scalp tingling as he was surrounded by a dozen people bombarding him with questions. Finally, he understood the feeling of irritation: ¡°I don¡¯t really use the inte much.¡±

    Faced with a barrage of eager questions, Terrance hesitated about whether to decide on a specific Pok¨¦mon Contest location. If he wasn¡¯t mistaken¡­this group of people should be his fans¡­

    Terrance was taken aback. So quickly? He had thought it would take until the Grand Festival for him to gain some audience support.

    But he didn¡¯t expect that after participating in just two Pok¨¦mon Contests in Hoenn, he would draw quite a bit of attention, with people starting to ask where he wouldpete next.

    In the crowd, a woman with short red-hair and two young men blended in, observing Terrance. Suddenly, the red-haired woman grabbed Terrance and announced to everyone, ¡°I¡¯m Mr. Terrance¡¯s manager! Please give us some time to consider, and we will soon announce Mr. Terrance¡¯s next destination.¡±

    With that, she pulled a bewildered Terrance into restroom, while the two young men with camera equipment blocked the crowd, their expressions calm but twitching slightly.

    ¡°???¡± Yuu Tachibana looked at Yui, both of them filled with confusion¡­

    Manager?!

    But he had only participated in two Pok¨¦mon Contests! Although his performance was good, why is he already being treated like a big star?

    ****************************

    Inside the restroom.

    Terrance stared at the woman with ck-framed sses in front of him, stunned by the series of unexpected events.

    ¡°What do you mean by ¡®manager¡¯?¡± Terrance asked.

    When she grabbed him, he could have broken free or even subdued her, but her actions had actually helped him out. Moreover, he was curious about her intentions.

    So¡­ Terrance followed her into the restroom.

    ¡°That was just something I blurted out,¡± the woman replied casually: ¡°I¡¯m a reporter.¡±

    Saying that, she pulled out a microphone from her waist and continued, ¡°Those two outside blocking the crowd? One¡¯s a cameraman, and the other¡¯s a Trainer.¡±

    ¡°A reporter? A cameraman?¡± Terrance was still puzzled. ¡°An interview?¡±

    The womanughed. ¡°Of course not. We¡¯re not paparazzi, and we¡¯re not particrly interested in Pok¨¦mon Contests.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ve actually met before. Let me think¡­ weren¡¯t you riding an Altaria to teport City, or maybe it was¡­ Mt. Chimney?¡±

    Terrance stared at her, recalling the explosion incident at Mt. Chimney involving Team Magma.

    He missed the Intermediate Breeder exam because he was rushing to Farbor Town, and he did have some impression of her.

    ¡°The yacht?¡± Terrence tentatively asked.

    ¡°That¡¯s right, so you saw us!¡± the woman said, surprised. ¡°As you can see, although we¡¯re simr to a reporter team, we are a bit different from a traditional reporter team. My name is Maki, and I¡¯m a member of an Adventure Team.¡±

    ¡°The two outside are Ishi and Arvin.¡±

    Adventure Team?

    Terrance had never heard of such a thing.

    ¡°What does an Adventure Team want with me? It¡¯s not just to help me out, right?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°It¡¯s a long story,¡± Maki sighed. ¡°But shouldn¡¯t you deal with those people outside first? My partners might not be able to hold them off much longer.¡±

    ¡°If you trust me, please announce that your next Pok¨¦mon Contest will be in Mauville City,¡± Maki looked at Terrance with keen, sparkling eyes.

    Mauville City¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest was the one after the Verdanturf Conference, scheduled for just over a monthter.

    Terrance didn¡¯t know what Maki was up to, but he did need to tell his ¡°fans¡± outside a specific location.

    His path as a Coordinator was just beginning, and he needed the audience¡¯s support, which was crucial for building his poprity.

    ¡°Exin everything to meter,¡± Terrance said, then he left and walked outside.

    Watching Terrance¡¯ back, Maki was momentarily stunned. Despite being much older than him, she felt oddly passive in this situation.

    ¡°Never mind, age doesn¡¯t matter. As long as he¡¯s a strong Trainer¡­¡±

    Outside, Ishi and Arvin were blocking the crowd, exining and stalling¡­ until Terrance emerged, much to their relief.

    ¡°I n to participate in the Mauville City¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest next¡­ thank you all for your support,¡± Terrance told the dozen or so people.

    ¡°And thank you for enjoying my battles. I will definitely win the Mauville Conference¡¯s Ribbon.¡±

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 Chapter 210: Traces of a Legend

    Chapter 210: Traces of a Legend

    In a caf¨¦ in Lilycove City, three men and one woman were sitting together. Terrance looked at the three people opposite him and asked, ¡°Can you tell me the reason now?¡±

    The trio had sought out Terrance at the Pok¨¦mon Contest, which made him curious.

    He didn¡¯t think he had any connection with these three. The only time he had run into them, there was no interaction. Why were they looking for him? This really puzzled Terrance.

    ¡°My name is Ishi¡­ I guess you could say I¡¯m the leader of this Adventure Team,¡± said the young man with the video camera. ¡°We¡¯re grateful you agreed to talk with us.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, let me first introduce the purpose of our Adventure Team. As the name suggests, our main activity is ¡®adventure.¡¯ Wherever something strange or dangerous happens, we rush over there and record everything with our equipment. This is our main activity at present.¡±

    ¡°Since our formation, the three of us have explored many ces like Granite Cave, Ind Cave, the Seafloor Cavern, Ancient Tomb, Wailmer Ind, and Banana koth Garden, capturing countless wondrous scenes¡­ Thest time we met at sea, we were heading to Mt. Chimney due to that big incident.¡±

    As Terrance quietly listened to their exnation, he couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. These ces didn¡¯t sound safe; these people are too gutsy.

    ¡°Unfortunately, we didn¡¯t gain much from Mt. Chimney incident, so we went back home early,¡± Ishi said.

    ¡°So, what do you want from me?¡±¡°Terrance, you¡¯re a powerful Trainer, right?¡± Arvin asked.

    ¡°Powerful? Not quite¡­¡± Terrance smiled.

    The trio¡¯s expressions became serious. ¡°We looked for you because we want to coborate with you. We¡¯re nning to explore a very dangerous ce, and with our current strength, we can¡¯t go there alone. We need help from some strong Trainers.¡±

    Terrance was taken aback. ¡°That¡¯s your goal? Sorry, but I¡¯m not very interested.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t be so quick to refuse,¡± Maki interjected. ¡°I believe you¡¯ll be interested once you hear where we¡¯re going.¡±

    ¡°Go on,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Route 111, have you heard of it?¡± Maki asked. ¡°That¡¯s the official name, but we in Hoenn prefer to call it the Hoenn Desert; it is thergest desert region in Hoenn.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m familiar with it,¡± Terrance nodded. The Weather Institute had given him a Smooth Rock from that desert.

    ¡°Our goal¡­¡± The trio lowered their heads and nced around. ¡°¡­is to record the battle videos of a Legendary Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°Legendary Pok¨¦mon?!¡± Terrance was shocked.

    ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve found some ancient records in Ind Cave and Ancient Tomb. After some research, we¡¯ve deduced that the Legendary Pok¨¦mon, Regirock, resides in the Hoenn Desert!¡±

    ¡°Moreover, Registeel and Regice might also be in one of these three ces, but there are too few ancient texts handed down, and we can¡¯t decipher too much. We could only understand a bit about the Hoenn Desert.¡±

    ¡°Are you serious?¡± Terrance asked solemnly.

    Legendary Pok¨¦mon are not necessarily very powerful, but the most powerful Pok¨¦mon¡­ are definitely Legendary Pok¨¦mon.

    There are an extremely small number of Legendary Pok¨¦mon that have developed terrifying strength due to their long lifespans. These ancient beings are simply not something humans can contend with.

    ¡°This is very dangerous,¡± Terrance said. ¡°The only way humans can contend against Legendary Pok¨¦mon is through technology. From your attitude, it seems you n to challenge Regirock with just Trainers?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± the trio said.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Only a few Legendary Pok¨¦mon are exceptionally powerful. Many aren¡¯t as strong as an ace Pok¨¦mon of an excellent Trainer.¡±

    ¡°A video recently surfaced showing a Trainer repelling a Zapdos. That Trainer wasn¡¯t even an Elite Four member, Champion, or Gym Leader. Do you understand the sensation it caused? So, after learning about Regirock, we came up with this idea,¡± Maki said. ¡°Legendary Pok¨¦mon seem mysterious only because we¡¯ve encountered so few of them.¡±

    Terrance pondered, ¡°You¡¯re betting that this Regirock isn¡¯t an ancient being, but since it¡¯s mentioned in the ancient texts, its strength might not be as promising.¡±

    Arvin added, ¡°That¡¯s why we¡¯re seeking strong Trainers. The three of us aren¡¯t enough. If you join and we record the battle, all participating Trainers will gain fame.¡±

    ¡°You might even earn a ¡®title¡¯ from some enthusiastic people¡­¡±

    ¡°Are you not tempted?¡±

    Terrance hesitated, tapping his fingers on the table. ¡°I am, but not for the ¡®title.¡¯ I¡¯m more interested in the Legendary Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen a living Legendary Pok¨¦mon. Are you sure it exists? And¡­how many Trainers have you invited?¡±

    Ishi replied, ¡°Including you, we¡¯ve invited three Trainers.¡±

    ¡°How do you gauge a Trainer¡¯s strength?¡± Terrance asked.

    Since he was tempted, Terrance wanted to understand the situation first.

    ¡°Aura, the aura of their Pok¨¦mon. We saw your Altaria in the waters near teport City. Its aura is even fiercer than the ace Flygon we have. So you qualify, and we decided to invite you.¡±

    ¡°Running into you again in Lilycove City was quite a surprise.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ve seen the Pok¨¦mon of the other two Trainers. Their auras are no weaker than the ace Pok¨¦mon we captured together from the Hoenn Desert,¡± Ishi said.

    ¡°Four Altaria-level Pok¨¦mon, huh,¡± Terrance thought. If theybined their strength, unless the Legendary Pok¨¦mon was terrifyingly powerful, there was a fighting chance.

    ¡°Most importantly¡­ we¡¯ve also prepared escape routes and tools, ensuring this operation is absolutely safe,¡± Maki added.

    Terrance nodded. ¡°Since you¡¯ve put it this way, I have no reason to refuse. Where are the other two Trainers?¡±

    Ishi said, ¡°They¡¯re in other ces. It took us a month just to find them. Having them follow us wouldn¡¯t be appropriate. Now that we¡¯ve reached the initially nned number, we can contact them and set off.¡±

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 Chapter 211: LaRousse City

    Chapter 211: LaRousse City

    Following the three people as they set off, Terrance felt an unusual sense of rxation. The Grand Festival had been like a heavy stone pressing on his heart, constantly driving him to work hard towards collecting Ribbons. If Terrance were to participate in several Pok¨¦mon Contests all at once, even if he won them all, he would undoubtedly feel exhausted.

    This exhaustion would be detrimental to Terrance¡¯s participation in the Grand Festival and his battles against other skilled Coordinators. However, after receiving the invitation from the trio, Terrance decided to temporarily set aside thoughts of Pok¨¦mon Contests and focus on the matter of Regirock, which significantly rxed his mind.

    ¡°Yeah¡­ If I collect all five Ribbons in one go, both my body and mind would surely be weary.¡±

    ¡°It would also be hard for the audience who support me to see each of my performances¡­ Participating in Pok¨¦mon Contests at intervals allows me to rx in between and gives my Pok¨¦mon time to prepare for the next Contest. It also lets people know my uing ns, giving them enough time to prepare¡­ Any way I look at it, this approach has more advantages than disadvantages.¡±

    ¡°Winning three contests quickly and then resting for half a year until the Grand Festival? That¡¯s not suitable¡­ Frequent participation would reduce the audience¡¯s anticipation towards me, and disappearing for too long would make them forget about me. I still have three Ribbons left; it¡¯s not wise to collect them too quickly. The appearance of Ishi and the others reminded me of this,¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    ¡ª

    LaRousse City.

    Upon arriving, Terrance and hispanions found a ce to stay and copsed onto their beds. The journey from Lilycove City to LaRousse City hadn¡¯t been long, but a small mishap along the way meant they arrivedte at night. Even though Terrance was in pretty good shape, he couldn¡¯t resist the urge to sleep.

    The next morning, after they had recovered their energy, Maki started contacting the other two people.¡°Most Trainers are traveling right now, so finding a skilled Trainer isn¡¯t easy. But in LaRousse City, it is quite simple,¡± Ishi exined to Terrance.

    ¡°It¡¯s because of the Battle Tower, right?¡± Terrance asked.

    Ishi nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right, the Battle Tower.¡±

    LaRousse City is Hoenn¡¯s main hub for technological research, and its level of technological advancement is the highest in Hoenn. The city is located at the confluence of two rivers in northern Hoenn, situated on an ind. It features arge park, a Battle Tower, and amercial district. You can reach the city via a monorail that circles the ind, and there is also a bridge to the north of the ind.

    Besides Terrance, the Adventure Team had found the other two Trainers in LaRousse City¡¯s Battle Tower.

    ¡°The Holy Land for Hoenn¡¯s Trainers.¡± Terrance¡¯sst impression of the Battle Tower was when he was carefully researching the characteristics of various regions of Hoenn at the Weather Institute.

    The Battle Tower had captured Terrance¡¯s interest back then.

    This Battle Tower is simr to the Crown Academy¡¯s Tower of Despair and the student battle zones, but it doesn¡¯t have the feature of climbing levels. Instead, it exclusively offers single battles, with challenges divided into beginner and advanced areas.

    Each round consists of 7 battles, with no breaks, no changing Pok¨¦mon, and no use of medicines allowed in between battles.

    In other words, to win, a Trainer must defeat all seven other Trainers challenging the Battle Tower in a single run.

    ¡°Both of them are rookie Trainers who achieved a winning streak of 35 battles, qualifying them for the advanced area,¡± Arvin exined. ¡°Reaching the advanced area standard¡­ even if they participated in the Ever Grande Conference, they would likely achieve excellent results.¡±

    Terrance nced over and saw the enormous Battle Tower through the technologically advanced city. It was tall and magnificent.

    ¡°I remember wanting to challenge the Battle Tower back then,¡± Terrance thought.

    He wanted Altaria to perfect its ¡°Erase¡± technique by continuously battling different Trainers at the Battle Tower, exposing Altaria to a variety of moves and leaving asting impression of those moves in its mind.

    ¡°After the Grand Festival, I¡¯ll bring Altaria to challenge the Battle Tower, experience various moves, and then head to nature-rich areas to fully perfect the Erase Technique!¡±

    ¡°It took two years to develop the Erase Technique¡¯s prototype. So, now should spend another two years perfecting it! The goal is to make the Erase Technique a natural instinct for Altaria. Only then can this technique surpass other moves; otherwise, it¡¯s just a technique with limited use.¡±

    The Battle Tower allows for continuous challenges. Sessfullypleting 5 rounds, or achieving a 35-win streak, qualifies a trainer to advance to the advanced area.

    Moreover, ording to Terrance¡¯s understanding, it seems that as the winning streak increases, different rewards are also given out here.

    However, Terrance¡¯s goal wasn¡¯t the rewards. What he sought were diverse battle opportunities. With Hoenn¡¯srgest gathering of Trainers, Altaria could constantly engage in battles, experiencing different moves to perfect the Erase Technique. This was undoubtedly a great ce for Altaria to gain experience.

    Deliberate losses to encounter more diverse moves was their main goal.

    ¡°They¡¯re here,¡± Maki said.

    Two young men, around twenty years old, one with slightly dark skin and the other wearing an earring, introduced themselves as Albert and Murasakibara.

    During the introductions, both of them focused on Terrance. While they were familiar with each other, being regrs at the Battle Tower, they were doubtful about the much younger-looking Terrance.

    However, being invited by Maki and the others, they refrained from saying much. Terrance noticed their surprise but simply smiled, indicating that his strength would be proven in due time.

    ¡°Alright, everyone¡¯s here,¡± Ishi said.

    ¡°It¡¯s not toote. Let¡¯s set off as soon as possible and try to reach Mauville City early.¡±

    Mauville City is the closest major city to the Hoenn Desert. They could use it as a transit hub for rest and resupply before setting off to Route 111 and entering the Hoenn Desert.

    ¡°Just the three of us?¡± The earring-wearing Trainer suddenly asked. ¡°We¡¯re going to look for a Legendary Pok¨¦mon and even battle it. Isn¡¯t that too few people?¡±

    ¡°Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡­ shouldn¡¯t be easy to deal with, right?¡± The dark-skinned Albert also looked serious. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Hoenn¡¯s Frontier Brain, Mr. Brandon the Pyramid King, has the Regi Trio¡­ and that battle¡­¡±

    ¡°Yeah¡ª¡ª¡± the earring-wearing Trainer continued. After learning they were going to challenge Regirock, they had researched information on this Legendary Pok¨¦mon.

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 Chapter 212: Hoennâ€™s enormous desert

    Chapter 212: Hoenn¡¯s enormous desert

    Then they discovered¡­ that Hoenn¡¯s Frontier Brain, Mr. Brandon the Pyramid King¡­ had actually aplished the feat of capturing the Regi Trio!

    As they learned more, they found out that a high-spirited talented Trainer had challenged Mr. Brandon after achieving a hundred-win streak in the Battle Tower, only to suffer an unprecedented defeat!

    ¡°A hundred-win streak¡­¡± The two smiled wryly. They were strong in the beginner area, but in the advanced area, while they had a chance to win a round, they couldn¡¯t maintain that advantage.

    ¡°Achieving a hundred-win streak in the advanced area, even if luck is involved, means they¡¯re not far from the level of the Elite Four. But even such a person suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Mr. Brandon¡­ and the Pok¨¦mon Mr. Brandon used were the Regi Trio,¡± Albert said.

    The three members of the Adventure Team fell silent. Maki said, ¡°I know Mr. Brandon. His reputation is indeed on par with the Elite Four and even the Champions. He is also a veteran in the adventuring world. Anyone who has been around in the adventuring world should know about Mr. Brandon.¡±

    ¡°I actually challenged Mr. Brandon too,¡± Arvin suddenly said, ¡°but I didn¡¯t win.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Brandon didn¡¯t use the Regi Trio when he battled me, but thinking back now, he must have been going easy on me¡­I was just too disappointing, failing to gain his recognition even when he held back,¡± Arvin sighed.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be discouraged. Failure is normal. Even an Elite Four can¡¯t guarantee victory against Mr. Brandon when he goes all out. To gain his recognition¡­ you must have a personality that suits his tastes.¡±

    ¡°That might be true¡­¡± Albert said. ¡°That Trainer was too arrogant¡­ which is why Mr. Brandon gave him a harsh lesson.¡±¡°But because of that, we can understand the terrifying power of a Legendary Pok¨¦mon. And this Regirock sleeping in the Hoenn desert might be even older than the one Mr. Brandon has¡­¡±

    As they continued talking, the two began to hesitate.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. This is different from traditional battles. We just need to record the battle video. Believe in the three of us. While we may not be strong Trainers, when ites to adventuring in the wild,¡± Ishi, Maki, and Arvin said confidently. ¡°We don¡¯t believe we would lose to anyone!¡±

    ¡°Next, we¡¯ll teach you how to use the numbers and tactics to your advantage in actual battles in the wild, especially when facing stronger Pok¨¦mon!¡±

    Terrance watched the three with great interest, looking forward to the uing journey to the desert.

    He thought the same as them. There¡¯s no need to decide a winner. If they can¡¯t win, they can always run away, right?

    If things go south, they could recall their Pok¨¦mon and hop on a Flying Type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s back to escape with a ¡°whoosh.¡± Even if Regirock is a Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡­ it can¡¯t be faster than a Flying Type Pok¨¦mon.

    After Maki and the other two reassured them, Albert and the earring-wearing Trainer finally rxed. After all, the allure of Legendary Pok¨¦mon is enormous for Trainers. The vast Hoenn maind has only about a dozen Legendary Pok¨¦mon, so encountering one is incredibly rare.

    ¡°Hey¡­ is it possible for us to capture this Regirock?¡± Arvin asked. ¡°I mean, if it¡¯s been asleep for too long and can¡¯t use its full power when we wake it¡­ hey, don¡¯t hit me.¡±

    ¡°Stop dreaming! Even if you capture it, can youmand it and ensure you can keep it?¡± Ishi red at him, and Arvin immediately fell silent. He remembered Team Magma searching for Groudon and Team Aqua for Kyogre¡­ besides the official forces, adventurers like them had the most contact with these secret organizations.

    Their frequent ventures into dangerous ces brought them into contact with Hoenn¡¯s two major illegal organizations, Team Magma and Team Aqua, many times!

    They even had conflicts with them due to certain incidents. However, at that time, Team Magma and Team Aqua were still in hiding and hadn¡¯t openly vited the League¡¯sws, making it hard to deal with adventurers like Maki and the others, ensuring their safety.

    That said, Ishi and the others understood the true power of these organizations. If targeted by them, their small Adventure Team couldn¡¯t protect a Legendary Pok¨¦mon. It would be taken away and dissected.

    ¡°Unless you have the strength of Mr. Brandon!¡± Maki nced at him like he was a fool.

    Terranceughed as he looked at Arvin. Strength alone isn¡¯t enough. He also knew about Mr. Brandon. Although the reports were vague, Terrance could tell that there was a huge force behind Mr. Brandon.

    The huge pyramid that was constantly being rebuilt, modified, and upgraded couldn¡¯t be managed by a Trainer¡¯s strength alone.

    ¡°The Hoenn Desert is closest to Mauville City. No wonder Maki suggested I participate in the Mauville City Pok¨¦mon Contest next time.¡± On their way to Mauville City, since they were traveling by vehicle, Terrance didn¡¯t have the opportunity to let out his Pok¨¦mon and train them.

    However, during this time, something excited Terrance. Castform had sessfully absorbed all the energy from the Dragon Orb, transforming it into its own power!

    The Dragon Orb contained the power of Dragonair to control the weather. Castform absorbed only a part of it; the rest dissipated into nature. This was unavoidable, and Terrance couldn¡¯t stop it. If he didn¡¯t let Castform absorb it, even more of the energy would have been wasted.

    ¡°Castform¡¯s ability to control Rainy Day must have improved again¡­¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    There was no ce to verify this now, but Terrance was itching to try. He kept imagining how impressive it would be if Castform¡¯s prowess in Sunny Day and Hail now matched its control over rain¡­

    It could make most Pok¨¦mon lose the will to fight in the face of such power of weather¡­.

    Hoenn Desert, while not as fearsome as restricted dangerous areas, was still not a good ce. Entering the desert unprepared could be deadly. Water, heat protection, goggles, and various emergency supplies¡­ all needed to be prepared when crossing the Hoenn Desert.

    Along with maps and other essentials; the six began their procurement after arriving in Mauville City. However, the Adventure Team handled most of the shopping since they already had most of the things prepared; only a few things needed to be bought on the spot. They had enough experience regarding these matters.

    Terrance observed secretly and found that they were indeed thorough. If it were decades ago, the Trainers that Mr. Looker and Professor Julian talked about dying in the wild¡­ it definitely wouldn¡¯t have been them, provided they didn¡¯t act so recklessly like now.

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 Chapter 213: Desert Ruins

    Chapter 213: Desert Ruins

    In the vast Hoenn Desert, everything was a monotonous yellow as far as the eye could see. There wasn¡¯t a single tree, and the endless expanse of the desert left Terrance and hispanions exhausted, feeling as if they would never get out.

    Actually, it was just an illusion. They hadn¡¯t been in the desert for long, but the surroundings had a profound psychological impact on them.

    It was Terrance¡¯s first time traversing a desert, so he found it both novel and overwhelming. Aside from the Pok¨¦mon Regirock, this desert didn¡¯t pique his interest much.

    As it approached noon, the sun was high in the sky, heating the desert until it seemed to steam. By this time, Terrance had already drunk a whole bottle of water.

    ¡°How much further?¡± Murasakibara, the Trainer with the earrings, asked in a hoarse voice. He was extremely ufortable, with sand asionally blowing into his face, making this ce simply not suitable for people.

    ¡°I¡­ I can¡¯t hold on any longer¡­¡± Albert, the dark-skinned member of the group, wailed. Evenpared to previous trips, walking a few days continuously had never been as painful as this half-day in the desert.

    ¡°These four beasts¡­¡± Both Albert and Murasakibara¡¯s eyes widened in surprise as they looked at the other four people.

    Maki, Ishi, and Arvin were fine as they were used to dealing with such environments¡­ but Terrance, besides looking bored, didn¡¯t show any of the pain or helplessness that they felt.

    ¡°I give up!¡± Murasakibara took a gulp of water, his vision suddenly blurred, and he quickly said: ¡°Look, a tree¡­ a tree¡­¡±¡°What tree¡ª¡± Maki looked over, and amidst the blue sky and yellow ground in the vast desert, where there was no other color to be seen, a bit of green appeared, causing everyone to rub their eyes.

    Maki was the first to react. She said, ¡°That must be the Grass-type Pok¨¦mon, Cea. Look, is it moving?¡±

    They looked again and saw that the green spot was indeed moving through the desert, with a yellow spot on top¡­ It was Cea¡¯s signature.

    ¡°It¡¯s not a tree¡­¡± Murasakibara said disappointedly; he was hoping to see something more interesting, but it was just a Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Haha¡­¡± Ishi said, ¡°Encountering a Cea in the desert is actually something to be happy about.¡±

    ¡°Why?¡± Albert and Murasakibara asked, puzzled.

    Both were ordinary Trainers and didn¡¯t have as much experience in the wild as Ishi and the others. So, they were immediately curious about this statement.

    ¡°Hey?¡­.Terrance, aren¡¯t you curious?¡± Arvin asked, noticing that Terrance was indifferent.

    Terrance adjusted his goggles. ¡°I know, but since we brought enough water, Cea won¡¯t be much help to us.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡± Albert and Murasakibara were still confused.

    ¡°Oh¡­Terrance, you know quite a bit,¡± Maki said in surprise, then exined to the other two, ¡°Due to Cea¡¯s unique body structure, they are very good at storing moisture.¡±

    ¡°Even without any water, they can live in the extremely hot desert for at least a month using their internal storage.¡±

    ¡°So, if you find yourself in the desert without enough water, encountering a Cea is a blessing. The moisture stored in its body can be extracted and can save lives in critical times.¡±

    ¡°Also, Cea appearing inrge numbers in the desert indicates they have sufficient water resources,¡± Terrance added.

    ¡°However, you can¡¯t just ask Cea for water. Water is crucial for their survival too. Unless you encounter an exceptionally friendly Cea, you¡¯ll need to capture them first and then negotiate,¡± Ishi exined.

    The Adventure Team¡¯s three members spoke confidently, analyzing how to utilize the surrounding environment in the wild.

    Terrance listened intently. Though he had some understanding of these aspects due to his knowledge as a Pok¨¦mon Breeder, he knew that personal experience was invaluable.

    ¡°We¡¯re almost there¡­¡±

    Looking at the map, Maki traced a route and eximed, ¡°Ahead is the ¡®Desert Ruins¡¯!¡±

    ¡°Really?!¡± Everyone was overjoyed.

    Desert Ruins was their destination. In the vast Hoenn desert, there were at least ten ruins which have existed from ancient times until now, but Regirock could only be in one of them.

    Moreover, after entering a desert, determining the direction and location is quite difficult. Fortunately, although the desert is big, as long as they keep walking in one direction with sufficient water, food, and Pok¨¦mon assistance, they have a chance to make it through.

    ¡°Is this the ce?¡± Ishi asked.

    ¡°Not sure¡­ but based on the ancient texts we found in those two locations, we¡¯ve outlined four possible routes. This is one of them!¡±

    ¡°A one-in-four chance, huh¡­¡±

    The so-called Desert Ruins resembled a cave,pletely made of stone and covered in sand, looking dark and eerie, giving off an unsettling feeling.

    ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡±

    As they reached the entrance of the ruins and before they could enter, the group, including Terrance, jumped as a shadow suddenly darted past.

    ¡°It¡¯s a Sandshrew, don¡¯t worry,¡± Terrance said, recognizing the strange pattern in the sand.

    ¡°I knew¡­it was a Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Murasakibara scratched his head; he was still clearly brooding because of the earlier matter.

    ¡°Stay vignt¡ªnext, we all need to release a small, agile Pok¨¦mon to ensure our safety.¡±

    ¡°The ruins are very dark, and we must be careful. Moreover, most wild Pok¨¦mon in the desert inhabit these ruins, so we cannot be careless. We are intruders, and some Pok¨¦mon won¡¯t be very friendly!¡± Arvin warned.

    Albert released a Breloom to follow him.

    Murasakibara released a Sandsh, which seemed fitting for the environment.

    As for Terrance, he simply nodded. His Mismagius had been with him since they entered the desert.

    ¡°My Pok¨¦mon is Machop¡­ Don¡¯t underestimate it. We specially trained it to destroy obstacles¡­ Whether we can pass unimpeded depends on it,¡± Ishi said.

    Terrance noticed that Machop¡¯s arm muscles were well-developed, even more so than some Machoke, and its hands were wrapped in medicinal bandages, showing that it takes great care of its hands.

    ¡°Come out, Xatu.¡± Maki also called out her Pok¨¦mon. ¡°My Xatu can foresee danger. Our safety will depend on it.¡±

    ¡°Hehe¡­ Although I¡¯m an Adventure Team Trainer, my Pok¨¦mon is this¡­ Volbeat.¡± Arvin held a plump bug, saying, ¡°The path ahead is not going to be easy, and holding a shlight isn¡¯t convenient¡­ but with Volbeat¡¯s help, our path will be bright¡ª¡±

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 Chapter 214: Totem, patterns

    Chapter 214: Totem, patterns

    In the ruins of the Hoenn Desert.

    Volbeat used its ¡°sh¡± move to light the way, leading the group. With Volbeat illuminating the path, everyone walked steadily and they were much calmer.

    Xatu stood on Maki¡¯s shoulder, asionally warning them of unknown dangers ahead. Machop was responsible for clearing the path, removing any obstacles that blocked their way.

    The path was difficult to traverse¡­ Everyone could see that, but it was precisely because of this that Terrance and the others admired the adventurous qualities of the three.

    As they continued, their progress was smooth. After a long time, Terrance was the first to notice something strange about Volbeat¡­

    ¡°I see¡­¡± While illuminating the path ahead with sh move, Volbeat was also using Tail Glow to leave marks in the air. Terrance figured this was likely a way to leave signs to avoid getting lost in such aplex environment.

    ¡°That¡¯s very thorough,¡± Terrance thought. While this method was effective, he didn¡¯t need it because he had Mismagius. With Mismagius¡¯ ability, it could create an identical illusionary model in its deep consciousness of any static scene it had seen, as long as the time interval wasn¡¯t too long. This meant that for Mismagius, getting lost was no longer a concern on their path.

    ¡°We should be close, right?¡± Maki guessed. Just as she spoke, they took a few more steps, and Xatu suddenly gave a warning.

    This time, Xatu¡¯s warning was stronger than before. Previously, it had only alerted them to the possibility of wild Pok¨¦mon ahead, but now¡­Bang! Bang! Bang!

    Severalrge boulders were hurled from deep within the ruins. Thanks to Xatu¡¯s timely warning, their Pok¨¦mon were ready and sniped the boulders from afar.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?!¡± Albert eximed.

    Buzz~~Buzz~~Buzz~~

    At the same time, a loud noise was heard, waves of noise ovepping one another, causing everyone¡¯s faces to tense up.

    It was clear¡­ this noise couldn¡¯t have been made by just one Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°It¡¯s Baltoy!¡± Maki said with a headache. ¡°Looks like we woke them up.¡±

    ¡°Just our bad luck to run into arge group of Pok¨¦mon,¡± Ishi said helplessly.

    With Volbeat¡¯s light, they could see the Baltoy clearly. They had a brown, y-like appearance with red arches where their eyebrows would be. Their eyes were closed to slits. They have t, elongated arms and the spike on their heads and bottoms, with the spike on their bottoms allowing them to rotate and move slowly towards Terrance and the others.

    ¡°I have an idea¡­ If we destroy the ground, we can stop their advance,¡± Murasakibara suggested after seeing how Baltoy moved.

    However, Terrance immediately pointed out, ¡°That won¡¯t work. Baltoy can use Psychic Type moves to float.¡±

    ¡°Terrance is right¡­this is just one of their ways to move. To get rid of thempletely, we have to fight!¡±

    ¡°For you guys, that¡¯s the simplest way, isn¡¯t it?¡± Maki smiled.

    ¡°That¡¯s what I was waiting to hear,¡± Albert and Murasakibara¡¯s eyes lit up. They didn¡¯t even need instructions from the experienced Adventure Team; they moved on their own.

    When it came to battles, this was their specialty. ¡°Breloom, Mach Punch!¡±

    ¡°Sandsh, Dig!¡±

    The twomanded their Pok¨¦mon with a focus that contrasted their previous confusion. They also took the surrounding terrain into consideration. Under their orders, the two Pok¨¦mon didn¡¯t make much noise, and the Baltoy were knocked out one by one.

    ¡°Baltoys aren¡¯t weak; their Pok¨¦mon are well-trained,¡± Terrance and Arvin also didn¡¯t want to be left behind. Arvin sent out a small and nimble Weavile, while Terrance¡¯s Mismagius disrupted Baltoy¡¯s consciousness with illusions, then Shadow Balls flew out, taking down Baltoy at the fastest pace.

    In this way, with theirbined efforts, the dozen or so Baltoy were all knocked unconscious by the five Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strong attacks, clearing the obstacles in their path.

    ¡°Well done,¡± Arvin gave a thumbs up. If they had to handle it alone, it would have taken much more effort. Having Trainers around definitely eased the burden.

    ¡°Not going to capture one?¡± Passing by the Baltoy, Maki asked.

    Terrance and the other two shook their heads. Albert said, ¡°Baltoy¡­ though rare, few people know how to raise them.¡±

    ¡°Yeah¡­ we have no idea how to raise them,¡± Murasakibara said.

    The two were clearly different from typical Trainers; they didn¡¯t have the habit of capturing Pok¨¦mon indiscriminately, but considered the aspects of raising them.

    Terrance had a different reason; Baltoy simply didn¡¯t interest him. He understood why the other two felt this way¡ªBaltoy are mostly found in deserts or ruins, and although one could find plenty by searching meticulously, there is no established system for raising this type of Pok¨¦mon.

    Baltoy and its evolved form ydol were mysterious Pok¨¦mon born in ancient civilizations. Some said they survived by eating soil, others said they needed to be exposed to mysterious light energy to raise them. In short, there were many theories, but no one had sessfully raised one well so far.

    ¡°It¡¯s very troublesome to evolve Baltoy into ydol. Their food is also hard to handle; ordinary food isn¡¯t suitable for raising them. Moreover, the process of ydol¡¯s formation is very mysterious¡­ Even among dozens of Baltoy, there might not be a single sessful evolution.¡±

    ¡°Unless¡­it¡¯s a wild ydol, which would be worth capturing, but they¡¯re very rare,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Raising Pok¨¦mon is truly a science¡­¡± Ishi sighed.

    There are many kinds of Pok¨¦mon, each with various ways to raise them. Only a small number of Trainers could truly raise a Pok¨¦mon well, so there aren¡¯t many well-established training systems that have been passed down.

    As for those rare and umon Pok¨¦mon, even fewer people captured them, and their so-called raising methods were even more vague, requiring Trainers to figure it out themselves.

    Baltoy was one of those Pok¨¦mon without a known Trainer who used it, so despite ydol being powerful, no one knew how to raise it¡­

    This situation also contributed to the flourishing of Breeders.

    ¡°Shh~~~~~~~¡±

    The group continued forward, sometimes treading lightly to avoid troublesome Pok¨¦mon, sometimesunching full-strength attacks to fend off obstructing Pok¨¦mon. After a while, Maki finally called for a halt.

    The six of them had likely reached a deeper part of the ruins. Various ancient carvings surrounded them, and Volbeat inputted even more energy into sh move, illuminating the intricate patterns on the huge totem before them. The patterns were chaotic, and the totem was made of rock. They circled it a few times but found nothing unusual.

    Maki took out pre-tranted ancient texts and began topare them to the patterns.

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 Chapter 215 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 215 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°Did you figure anything out?¡±

    After a long while, Ishi asked softly.

    ¡°Not yet¡­¡± Maki replied, holding an ancient document in one hand, while her thumb was in her mouth, nibbling on it¡­ It seemed to help her focus better.

    ¡°Keep it up,¡± Arvin said. Maki was the only one here who understood some of the ancient texts, and they had to rely on her to find Regirock.

    Based on the clues from the two other ancient ruins, Maki had thought she could uncover the secrets of the Desert Ruins. However, upon seeing the actual site, she found herself bewildered by the overwhelming amount of information.

    ¡°Give me some time.¡±

    With that, she immersed herselfpletely, deciphering the messages and secrets hidden within the texts.

    The other five watched quietly, not daring to make a sound. Time passed slowly. About half an hourter, with an exmation from Maki, everyone perked up, looking at her expectantly.

    ¡°Did you find something?¡± Terrance asked.¡°Yeah, Arvin, release your Swampert and have it use Water Gun to wash the ground beneath us, then clean up the muddy water!¡±

    ¡°Got it!¡± Arvin responded, pulling out Swampert¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball and issuing themand.

    They found a higher spot to watch as Swampert used Water Gun to wash away the sand-covered ground. After cleaning away the mud, they finally dared to proceed down.

    ¡°This is¡ª¡ª¡±

    It turned out that the ground inside the ruins was also made of rock, just covered withyers of soil. Maki squatted down, frowned as she examined the cracks on the ground, and said, ¡°Just as I thought.¡±

    ¡°We can start trying to awaken Regirock now,¡± she said.

    ¡°So soon?¡± Murasakibara was surprised. Everything seemed to be going too smoothly.

    ¡°Listen, it¡¯s just a ¡®try¡¯, no guarantees it¡¯ll work,¡± Maki said helplessly. ¡°We finally made sense of the tranted information, but this thing on the ground has confused us again.¡±

    ¡°What do we need to do?¡± they asked.

    ¡°Among our Pok¨¦mon, does anyone know the move ¡®Ancient Power¡¯?¡± Maki asked.

    ¡°Ancient Power?¡± They looked at each other.

    Ancient Power is a Rock-type move that harnesses mysterious energy to form rocks for an attack. Quite a few Pok¨¦mon can learn this move.

    However, after exchanging nces for a while, they awkwardly realized that none of their Pok¨¦mon knew it.

    ¡°I have a Piloswine that knows Ancient Power, but I left it at another ce. As long as we get back to a Pokemon Center, I can transfer it here,¡± Albert said.

    Maki thought for a moment, ¡°I guess that¡¯s all we can do.¡±

    Terrance shook his head. ¡°A round trip will take at least two days; it will waste too much time. As long as the Pok¨¦mon knows Ancient Power, it should be fine, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Maki replied.

    ¡°I think there should be Pok¨¦mon capable of using Ancient Power in this area, like the Baltoy we saw earlier. They can learn Ancient Power.¡±

    Ishi suddenly realized and eximed with excitement, ¡°Yes, we can just temporarily catch one, so we don¡¯t need to go back to the city.¡±

    They all nodded, agreeing that this was a feasible n. However, the task of selecting and capturing a Pok¨¦mon was clearly not easy.

    ¡°Leave it to me. We have a dozen spare Pok¨¦ Balls. I don¡¯t believe we can¡¯t catch one!¡± Arvin said.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you, no need to make it so troublesome. Leave choosing a Pok¨¦mon that knows Ancient Power to me while you handle the battle and capture,¡± Terrance said.

    Arvin nodded. ¡°Alright, no problem.¡±

    ¡°Then you two take care of it. The rest of us will stay here. We haven¡¯t fully grasped the information yet. Even with Ancient Power, sess isn¡¯t guaranteed. We still need to decipher it further¡­.¡± Maki said.

    ¡°3 hours, you have only 3 hours to capture it. We¡¯ve been moving around for too long. ording to our schedule, it¡¯s time to rest. We must conserve our energy, especially in the wild,¡± Ishi said.

    ¡°Got it,¡± Arvin replied. ¡°We¡¯ll take Volbeat with us. You guys use the spare electricmps for now.¡±

    Terrance and Arvin began retracing their steps to find a Pok¨¦mon that knew Ancient Power, while Maki and the others stayed at the center of the ruins, continuing to study the secrets of the patterns representing the ancient text information.

    ****************

    ¡°Among the Pok¨¦mon we¡¯ve seen, Baltoy has the highest probability of knowing Ancient Power. As long as we find the group of Baltoy from earlier, there shouldn¡¯t be a problem,¡± Terrance told Arvin.

    Arvin hesitated. ¡°There were about a dozen Baltoy in that group. It might be difficult for just the two of us to handle them.¡±

    ¡°True, and they¡¯ll be more alert after what happened earlier. They¡¯ll be very cautious if they see us again. But it¡¯s not a big issue; we¡¯ll just have to act quickly.¡±

    ¡°Heh, I love capturing new Pok¨¦mon¡­uh, although this time it¡¯s more out of necessity.¡± Arvin and Terrance quickened their pace.

    Soon, they found the group of Baltoy. Without hesitation, Arvin called out his Weavile and Marowak, while Terrance sent out Mismagius and Beautifly, starting a new round of battle.

    Although it took more effort than when they attacked with four people, they eventually managed to knock out the Baltoys.

    ¡°¡­Sorry for knocking you out twice,¡± Arvin said apologetically, but his eyes were already scanning the group. ¡°Terrance, which one used Ancient Power earlier?¡±

    ¡°That one,¡± Terrance pointed.

    ¡°Alright.¡± Arvin immediately threw a Pok¨¦ Ball.

    To humans, these Baltoy looked identical, with no noticeable differences in size. Arvin had tomand two Pok¨¦mon to deal with several Baltoy at once, and in the chaos of battle, it was impossible for him to notice which Baltoy used Ancient Power.

    But Terrance was different. Even among the same species of Pok¨¦mon, he could spot differences. There¡¯s no such thing as two identical Pok¨¦mon. Identifying them is a basic skill for a Breeder.

    Terrance had noted a distinctive feature of the Baltoy during the battle, so he easily pointed it outter.

    But, even without Terrance, Arvin¡¯s Pok¨¦mon could recognize it. Pok¨¦mon have better eyes for such details than humans. What looks the same to humans can appear different to Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°It went smoothly,¡± Terrance said.

    The Baltoy had used Ancient Power during the battle, making Terrance¡¯s task easier. He had offered to help with the assumption that none of the Pok¨¦mon would directly use Ancient Power, but now they could move quickly. They captured the Baltoy and headed back immediately.

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 Chapter 216: Failing

    Chapter 216: Failing

    Maki and the others, who were still deciphering the ancient texts, stopped their work when they saw Terrance and Arvin return. Ishi stepped forward and asked, ¡°Did you catch it?¡±

    Arvin took out a Pok¨¦ Ball and nodded, ¡°Piece of cake.¡±

    Maki sighed in relief but nced at the time and said helplessly, ¡°It¡¯s toote today. Let¡¯s set up camp, eat, and rest. We will continue tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°It should be nighttime outside the ruins, which isn¡¯t ideal for our next actions.¡±

    After everyone agreed, they started eating the pre-prepared dry food and began discussing strategies to deal with Regirock.

    ¡ª

    The next day.

    The group gathered around, looking at the cracks on the ground, and took a deep breath.

    Makimanded and Arvin released Baltoy, and then under her instructions, he had it use Ancient Power to channel energy through the cracks ording to a specific route.Terrance and the others held their breath, not knowing what would happen next, as they all focused on the energy fluctuations flowing through the cracks.

    Based on their analysis, the cracks seemed to be the patterns of a massive awakening ritual. They were trying to activate its power.

    The remnants of the ancient text revealed that Ancient Power could activate the pattern for awakening Regirock. When the energy from Ancient Power fills the cracks ording to a certain path, it would be the time for Regirock¡¯s awakening.

    About five minutester, thest pattern was traced by the energy fluctuations. Everyone watched without blinking as time passed¡­ but nothing happened at all.

    Silence, dead silence.

    They observed for a few more minutes, until the energy fluctuations from Ancient Power started to solidify along the patterns. Eventually, nothing happened.

    With a ¡°bang,¡± the rocks condensed by Ancient Power shattered into dust and disappeared into the air. The awakening pattern on the ground returned to its original state, and no one could see anything special about it.

    ¡°Did we fail?¡± Arvin asked, puzzled.

    ¡°We failed,¡± Maki said after a moment of silence.

    No one spoke, but disappointment was evident in their eyes. Terrance¡¯s tense heart rxed, as he had thought a fierce battle was imminent¡­

    ¡°This is quite normal,¡± Maki said.

    ¡°We traced four potential routes to the sleeping Regirock. This was just one of them; there are three more possible locations. It seems Regirock is sleeping elsewhere.¡±

    Ishi pondered, ¡°Alright, we have enough food and water for three more days. Let¡¯s head to the next ruin immediately.¡±

    Though the first awakening attempt failed, it was somewhat expected. Many people had visited Desert Ruins. If Regirock could be found so easily¡­¡­..it wouldn¡¯t have been left to them to discover.

    Besides Maki, many others understood ancient texts, such as exploration teams, researchers, and even more experienced adventurers. However, Maki and her group were not discouraged.

    Their information was extracted from two other ancient ruins, a coincidence that others might not share.

    Thus, they still had a good chance of finding Regirock¡¯s true sleeping ce.

    **************

    Two dayster.

    Everyone¡¯s expressions were gloomy, and even Terrance couldn¡¯t help but sigh.

    They arrived at another ruin, deciphered the awakening pattern, and had Baltoy use Ancient Power to trigger the awakening ritual again. However, it ended in failure once more.

    ¡°There are still two more ces!¡± Maki said, unwilling to give up.

    ¡°But we have no more food supplies. We need to return to the city to replenish,¡± Terrance said.

    The group sighed. In order to move around easily, they didn¡¯t bring much supplies initially. They had anticipated this result, and the only solution was to return to the city for resupply and thene back.

    After these two failures, the group returned to the city. Albert suggested transferring his Piloswine, since they were already in the city and it would be convenient. He also said, ¡°It¡¯s possible that Baltoy¡¯s Ancient Power can¡¯t trigger the awakening ritual¡­using another Pok¨¦mon might lead to new discoveries.¡±

    Everyone agreed with his suggestion and supported him in transferring Piloswine.

    At the same time, Terrance raised a question: ¡°If Regirock is sleeping in one of the ruins, why does each ruin have a simr awakening ritual?¡±

    Everyone fell into deep thought. The two ruins they visited both had a crack-etched pattern in the center of the ground. Thinking deeply, they felt it was unnecessary.

    ¡°If Regirock is sleeping in the ruins, who created the awakening ritual? Ancient people?¡± Arvin scratched his head.

    ¡°It should be the ancient natives who guarded Regirock¡¯s slumber¡­¡± Terrance said. ¡°Have you heard the legend about the origin of ydol? There is a saying that they were formed from y dolls made by ancient people twenty thousand years ago, which then came to life as Pok¨¦mon¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve heard of that. There¡¯s a record that says ydol are y dolls from an ancient civilization that were given life after being exposed to mysterious rays of light,¡± Ishi said.

    Maki sighed, ¡°Unfortunately, those ancient texts are so fragmented that we can¡¯t understand the full meaning. Otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t be so clueless now!¡±

    ¡°Regardless, we¡¯ve made significant progress. There are over ten ruins in the Hoenn Desert, and we¡¯ve sessfully pinpointed four. We¡¯ve already explored two. I believe we will make great discoveries at the remaining two,¡± Ishi said.

    Hearing this, the others felt that this was the only way to do it. After resting for a night and replenishing their supplies, they set off again into the desert.

    Thest two ruins were farther from their location, requiring more time to reach. Additionally, the roads were difficult to navigate and it was hard to find the right direction, so they spent a long time searching.

    ¡ª

    A weekter.

    Maki held the documents with trembling hands; this was thest ruin of the four.

    They failed at the third ruin, and this was their final hope. If they failed again¡­they wouldn¡¯t know what to do at all.

    ¡°Let¡¯s start!!¡±

    Baltoy and Piloswine were both outside. The two Pok¨¦mon took turns using their powers, but¡­

    ¡°Damn it¡ª¡± Arvin cried out in frustration. Albert and Murasakibara were also disappointed. It was aplete failure. They had been toiling hard for over ten days, running around the desert non-stop, working hard like Houndoom. Little did they expect such a disappointing oue in the end.

    ¡°Don¡¯t lose hope yet,¡± Maki and Terrance both said; it was clear they had discovered something.

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 Chapter 217 1 email

    Chapter 217 1 email

    ¡°Uh¡­¡±

    Originally disappointed, everyone felt a renewed sense of hope after seeing the glowing eyes of Maki and Terrance.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Arvin approached Maki and asked, puzzled.

    Maki stared intently at the locations of the four ruins and then looked at the patterns under her feet. Surprised, she said, ¡°We were wrong from the start.¡±

    At this moment, Terrance was deep in an illusion created by Mismagius. In the illusion, Terrance was flying in the air, looking down at the ground below.

    Gradually, the four ruins emerged, stripped bare of any coverings. Terrance looked down to see the four ruins moving towards a central point. As they collided with each other, their patterns connected, creating an incredible sight.

    ¡°They are part of a whole¡­¡± Terrance thought in amazement, shaking his head vigorously.

    Mismagius had done a great job. It clearly recorded the lines of the patterns and ovepped them in its illusion for Terrance to see, leading to this amazing discovery.

    However, Maki seemed to have found the problem as well. She grabbed the camera Ishi was carrying and started scrolling through it.¡°Come and see.¡± The camera had also recorded the patterns of the four ruins, although not as clearly as Mismagius¡¯ illusion. Under Maki¡¯s guidance, the group kept scrolling through the photos, trying to find a point of alignment.

    Even though it wasn¡¯t in one photo, after scrolling back and forth, they reached an equally surprising conclusion.

    ¡°As we can see, these four ruins are part of a whole,¡± Maki said.

    ¡°This is¡­¡± Murasakibara found it hard to believe. ¡°So troublesome, it isn¡¯t something a human could discover.¡±

    ¡°Are you saying I¡¯m not human?¡± Maki rolled her eyes at him and continued, ¡°There were many doubtful points about the ruins themselves. Plus, when I was observing the patterns, I found they were broken. At first, I didn¡¯t think much of it, but when I discovered that it was the case for every ruin, I became suspicious.¡±

    ¡°Also, based on what was recorded in the fourth ruin¡­ I got a new insight.¡±

    ¡°What?¡± The group leaned in closer.

    ¡°The four ruins are in a sequence, and this is the first one. The relevant records also start from here, which exins why I couldn¡¯t make sense of the texts in other ces,¡± Maki exined.

    ¡°So, do we understand them now?¡± Ishi asked.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s still too difficult. They use very rare characters,¡± Maki shrugged. ¡°But at least we have a new clue. The four ruins are part of a whole.¡±

    The group exchanged nces. Although they had a new clue¡­ what should they do now?

    ¡°Could it be¡­ we need to activate the patterns in all four ruins simultaneously?¡± Terrance spected.

    ¡°Uh¡­¡±

    After pondering for a while, they couldn¡¯t find anything wrong with this idea.

    It seemed to be the only possibility, or¡­

    ¡°Do we need to activate them in the order Maki found?¡± Arvin asked.

    ¡°That¡¯s possible too,¡± everyone nodded.

    They continued discussing for a while. Giving up halfway was not an option. They hade this far, spending a lot of time. No matter what, they had to see it through to the end. Even returning empty-handed was better than giving up midway.

    ¡°Let¡¯s head back to the city first. We¡¯re running low on supplies, and we need to rethink our n for the next step,¡± Ishi said.

    ¡°We also need to find some information on ancient texts. I don¡¯t know much about them. If we could get a professional to help analyze the texts, it would be a big help,¡± Maki said.

    ¡°We¡¯ll discuss everything once we get back to the city,¡± Ishi stated.

    Mauville City, Pokemon Center.

    They decided to stay for three days to carefully n.

    The Trainers took a rest before their next battle, while Maki was busy researching, delving deeper into deciphering the texts.

    Acting solely based on their guesses was too risky and time-consuming. They wouldn¡¯t resort to that unless it was ast resort.

    On the second day of their stay, they gathered again. Maki said, ¡°Although we have new findings¡­there are still too many iprehensible texts. If we could understand just 30% more!! 30%, the whole picture should be clear.¡±

    Everyone frowned. They didn¡¯t understand the ancientnguage, and the only one who knew a bit was Maki. Meanwhile, Terrance, who was studying the Mystic Water and the three stones, suddenly remembered something!

    Steven, that guy¡­ he usually liked to dig up stones in various ces and probably visited many ruins, right?

    And given his background¡­even if he didn¡¯t understand the ancientnguage himself, he likely had friends who did!

    ¡°I have a friend who might know some ancientnguages,¡± Terrance suddenly said.

    His words gave the other five people a new direction, especially Maki, who looked at him eagerly.

    ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Maki said excitedly. ¡°Wait a moment, I¡¯ll take pictures of the texts for you.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not sure if he can decipher it¡­¡± Terrance said with a wry smile. He was just taking a shot in the dark, hoping that Steven might have some luck, which would save them from wandering around aimlessly.

    ¡°It¡¯s better than having no clues at all,¡± Maki said. ¡°Ah¡­ I didn¡¯t expect things to get soplicated. Also, don¡¯t any of you have friends who know ancientnguages?¡±

    The others, apart from Terrance, thought for a moment and then shook their heads. This was something that very few people studied.

    Maki sent the relevant texts to Terrance. He said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll ask my friend to take a look.¡±

    On the other side, Terrance used hismunication device to contact Steven, but no one answered.

    Aside from Steven, Terrance only had contacts for Master Victor, Little June, and some people at the academy¡­ Then he saw a name and suddenly paused.

    ¡°Right, there¡¯s her¡­¡±

    Cynthia.

    If Terrance remembered correctly, he had learned from his conversations with Cynthia that she was a ruin exploration enthusiast?

    And she was very fond of Sinnoh¡¯s myths and history!

    ¡°Cynthia¡¯s grandmother is a professor at the Sinnoh Historical Research Center¡­¡± Terrance recalled. He thought that asking Cynthia for help might be more reliable than Steven, so he pressed the call button.

    But there was no answer on that end either.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    ¡°Steven is probably off digging stones in some remote area with no signal, that¡¯s normal.¡±

    ¡°And Cynthia, could she be¡­ hmm¡­¡± Terrance spected. The most likely scenario was that she was exploring ruins or exterminating some illegal organization.

    ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll send them both an email.¡± Terrance sighed.

    **************

    ¡°Is it done?¡± The group asked when Terrance returned.

    ¡°It won¡¯t be that quick. They weren¡¯t avable, so I sent an email. It might take some time,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll stay here for two more days,¡± Ishi nodded. ¡°Meanwhile, we should n for the worst-case scenario, which is how to split up and simultaneously activate the awakening patterns in the four ruins!¡±

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 Chapter 218: Before the action

    Chapter 218: Before the action

    After two days, there was still no news from Cynthia, but Steven sent an email.

    Reading the email, Terrance didn¡¯t know what to think.

    When Steven had time to look at Terrance¡¯s email, he couldn¡¯t contact anyone else. Fortunately, he understood a bit of ancient text and sent his interpretation to Terrance.

    Based on the text Terrance sent, Steven¡¯s email summarized the following information:

    ¡°Four sides converge, breaking the chains.¡±

    This is the brief version. Steven also included his own interpretation, which suggested that the patterns in the four ruins need to be activated simultaneously for it to seed. He also mentioned that if they didn¡¯t mind waiting, he could find someone to decipher the remaining text more clearly when he returns in about a month.

    The group looked at each other. Maki indeed could not trante the phrase ¡°Four sides converge, breaking the chains¡±. Terrance had sent it to Steven, who tranted it, but the result didn¡¯t seem to be good news¡­

    This perfectly confirmed their worst suspicion.

    ¡°In a while, we can also decode the remaining text, but a month is too long,¡± Terrance, Murasakibara, and Albert were all concerned about waiting a month.They had already wasted enough time and had no patience to dy further.

    Moreover, having obtained the information on how to correctly awaken Regirock is sufficient for now.

    ¡°Are we really going to do this?¡± Arvin frowned. ¡°We might get in danger.¡±

    Activating the four ruins simultaneously meant Regirock could only be in one. They had four Trainers, so splitting up would significantly disperse their strength!

    If Regirock appeared, one person alone might not be able to fight against it.

    Additionally, where should Ishi and Maki, who would hold the cameras, go? How should they determine Regirock¡¯s exact location?

    ¡°The most likely ce where Regirock is sleeping should be the two ruins in the north,¡± Maki said. ¡°ording to ancient text, this is considered a good and suitable ce for living.¡±

    ¡°If I were Regirock or the people guarding it, I would choose this ce,¡± Maki added.

    ¡°Although that makes sense, it¡¯s still a gamble,¡± Albert said.

    Maki took the camera and said, ¡°We have no other choice.¡±

    ¡°How about this, you four Trainers split into four directions, with one person going to each of the two ruins in the north.¡±

    ¡°And the other two, go south. We¡¯ll stay in touch using ourmunication devices, and if Regirock appears, Ishi and I will rush there immediately!¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s impossible,¡± Terrance shook his head. ¡°Walking would take too long, and in this environment, we can¡¯t ride Pok¨¦mon. The higher the altitude, the worse the sandstorms, so Flying Type Pok¨¦mon also can¡¯t carry people; it¡¯s too dangerous.¡±

    ¡°I expected this situation¡­¡± Maki grinned, making Ishi and Arvin look puzzled. ¡°Really?¡±

    Maki nodded. ¡°Ishi and I can fly helicopters, so I got two private helicopters.¡±

    Their eyes widened, staring at her in disbelief. Private helicopters¡­they could get such things?

    Terrance regained hisposure and shook his head. It wasn¡¯t surprising these three dared to take risks and had good backgrounds, but¡­

    ¡°Helicopters aren¡¯t safe either as there is still a possibility of sandstorms,¡± Terrance said.

    Maki replied, ¡°The risk is small. Compared to riding Flying Type Pok¨¦mon, it¡¯s negligible. We¡¯ve walked in the desert for half a month without encountering arge sandstorm.¡±

    Terrance was speechless for a moment, then said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do it.¡±

    This was better. With helicopters, it would take less than an hour to get to the farthest ruin if everything went smoothly.

    That was much faster than walking on sand.

    ¡°The n is for Ishi and me to fly the helicopters to the center of the four ruins and wait for your call. If Regirock appears, Ishi will go to support, while I pick up the others and get everyone to the site within an hour!¡± Maki exined.

    ¡°It¡¯s still risky,¡± Murasakibara hesitated. ¡°What if one person can¡¯t hold off Regirock for long?¡±

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Ishi pondered for a moment and said, ¡°There¡¯s no other way. The person might only need to hold Regirock for twenty minutes at most. My helicopter will arrive within that time, bringing the Adventure Team as backup. We shouldn¡¯t have any problem stalling for a bit longer then.¡±

    Murasakibara and Albert were still worried, but Arvin, familiar with the Adventure Team, was not concerned.

    Terrance said, ¡°We don¡¯t necessarily have to confront it. Even if Regirock wakes up, it doesn¡¯t mean we have to engage in battle.¡± Terrance said, ¡°It¡¯s possible¡­ Regirock might not even notice us. And even if it does, as long as we hide or run away, it might not even be able to catch us.¡±

    Twenty minutes is neither long nor short. If they could hide and observe Regirock secretly, they could arrive immediately. Even if Regirock is powerful, releasing all their Pok¨¦mon might allow them to hold out for a while, or even defeat it.

    The worry was if Regirock went berserk from the start, not giving them a chance to react.

    ¡°In the end, we are being too cautious, assuming from the start that Regirock is someone difficult to defeat by one person alone¡­¡± Ishi said, ¡°That¡¯s just our worst-case spection. What if, as Arvin suggested, Regirock isn¡¯t that strong? Or as Terrance said, what if it¡¯s not even looking for a fight?¡±

    ¡°Maybe¡­ like that Trainer who defeated the legendary Pok¨¦mon, we¡¯ll encounter a weak Regirock, like that Zapdos¡­¡±

    Everyone nodded. They shouldn¡¯t be too pessimistic. After all, there are cases of Regirock being captured by people, like Mr. Brandon¡­ If they were to release all their six Pok¨¦mon to confront it, would they really be powerless?

    No, the four Trainers, including Terrance, weren¡¯t that pessimistic about their strength.

    ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s assign directions¡­¡± Ishi, the leader of the Adventure Team, was also feeling uneasy. Their current n had veered significantly from their initial predictions, which increased the difficulty quite a bit.

    ¡°The helicopters will be ready tomorrow. Before that, Terrance and Arvin need to capture two Pok¨¦mon capable of using Ancient Power,¡± Maki said.

    In the time that followed, they busied themselves with final preparations for the tense and hectic uing operation. Terrance and Arvin again ventured into the desert to capture Pok¨¦mon capable of using Ancient Power, while Maki took charge of arranging the helicopters.

    Albert and Murasakibara chose the ruins in the north, which is most likely to have Regirock, so they discussed tactics with Ishi.

    This was the final rush before the action.

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 Chapter 219: Regirock, appears!

    Chapter 219: Regirock, appears!

    Hoenn Desert, one of the ruins in the south.

    Terrance carefully followed the route to the center of the ruins as he had the first time, took out hismunicator, and waited for further instructions.

    Currently, the four Trainers¡ªTerrance, Arvin, Albert, and Murasakibara¡ªeach went to one of the four ruins. Each possessing a Pok¨¦mon capable of using Ancient Power, which Arvin had captured, they all reached their respective locations.

    Terrance was somewhat excited. The Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡­ he should be able to see it with his own eyes soon.

    He wasn¡¯t very worried about falling into danger. Legendary Pok¨¦mon being powerful is mostly just exaggerated. In reality, many legendary Pok¨¦mon were not much different from ordinary Pok¨¦mon.

    It was because they were rare and seldom appeared before people that they were shrouded in mystery and deemed powerful.

    In addition, most Legendary Pok¨¦mon have longer lifespans and are generally stronger than ordinary Pok¨¦mon, which is considered normal.

    Except for those like Groudon, Kyogre, or Sinnoh¡¯s Creation Trio, which are probably unique and have existed since ancient times¡­Legendary Pok¨¦mon like Moltres or Regirock are likely more than one.

    He knew of many examples where ordinary Trainers had defeated Legendary Pok¨¦mon. Crown Academy had many records of this. Except for those Legendary Pok¨¦mon that might be the only one of their kind, Regirock, though mysterious, did not evoke a sense of invincibility.¡°Countdown starting¡­¡±

    Themunicator beeped with a message. Ishi started giving instructions. Terrance took a deep breath and watched the countdown on his watch¡­

    Tick¡­ tick¡­ tick¡­

    Suddenly, Terrancemanded Baltoy to use Ancient Power on the cracks. Buzz¡­ buzz¡­

    This time, the cracks filled with light, and as time passed, the light grew stronger. Terrance realized it had worked!

    One second, two seconds, three seconds¡­nothing unusual happened on Terrance¡¯s side so far.

    In the north, Murasakibara and Albert also watched the same glowing pattern, feeling somewhat dazed. However, with no further changes, they were puzzled and could only focus their attention on themunicator, waiting for news.

    While nothing was happening for Terrance, Albert, and Murasakibara, Arvin was startled.

    As the light from the pattern grew stronger, Arvin felt the ground shaking, and the cracks under his feet were trembling more and more.

    His mouth twitched, and he quickly retreated, notifying Ishi of the anomaly via themunicator.

    He then swiftly retraced his steps to leave the eerie ce.

    ****************

    In the desert, inside two helicopters, Ishi and Maki were nervously monitoring themunicators. All four sent updates, but Ishi was startled to find that while three of them reported little activity, only Arvin¡¯s location showed significant disturbance. It seemed that the awakening site of Regirock had been identified.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go support Arvin. Maki, quickly bring the others over,¡± Ishi said quickly. ¡°Keep an eye on themunicator for any further changes!¡±

    ¡°Got it!¡± Maki nodded solemnly, piloting the helicopter towards the other three.

    With the experience of entering the ruins before, they found the most convenient routes in and out. For this recording, the Adventure Team spared no expense, equipping themselves with everything they needed.

    After about ten minutes, Terrance rushed out from the center of the ruins. Despite his stamina, he was still out of breath.

    Many lighting equipment were left inside the ruins as there was no time to retrieve them now. About thirty minutester, Terrance heard the sound of the helicopter and his heart skipped a beat. They¡¯re here!

    He didn¡¯t know what was happening elsewhere, but since nothing had changed on his end, one of the others must have encountered something odd.

    The message from themunicator was to wait for Maki¡¯s pickup. After waiting for so long, Terrance had a guess: Regirock had likely appeared on Arvin¡¯s side.

    Maki decided to pick up Albert and Murasakibara from the north first, then head south to get Terrance, and finally, all of them would go further south to Arvin¡¯s location.

    ¡°I¡¯m here!~~~¡±

    Terrancemanded his Pok¨¦mon to release a move as a signal, and Maki and others immediately arrived to pick him up.

    As soon as Terrance boarded the helicopter, he saw the excited expressions on Albert and Murasakibara¡¯s faces. Clearly, they were also excited.

    ¡°Hold on tight¡ªwe¡¯re elerating!¡± Maki said.

    **************************

    Forty-five minutes earlier.

    Arvin sensed the disturbance and quickly retreated from the ruins. As he left, themotion within the ruins intensified, making him inwardly anxious.

    At the center of the ruins, the glowing crack expanded, vibrating with a buzzing sound, and fragments of rock fell as if the entire ground was about to split open.

    Feeling the increased tremors, Arvin quickened his pace, but he felt somewhat relieved.

    Regirock¡¯s awakening would take some time!

    He wouldn¡¯t have to face Regirock alone.

    The ground trembled, the crack widened, and deep beneath the center of the ruins, seven orange lights lit up simultaneously, forming an ¡°H¡± pattern!

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡ª¡°

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡ª¡°

    A deep, mechanical, and rocky voice echoed underground, unheard and unnoticed by anyone. As the sound slowly grew louder, the vibrations beside the ¡°H¡± pattern of orange lights suddenly intensified.

    By this time, Arvin had already reached the outside, gazing up at the massive ruins in shock.

    The ruins¡­ were also shaking.

    ¡°Just stay in there a bit longer, stay in there a bit longer¡­ please sleep for a little more,¡± Arvin prayed silently, hoping Regirock would take its time and not emerge until everyone was gathered.

    However, Arvin¡¯s prayers went unanswered. Amid the sounds of ¡°bang¡± and ¡°boom,¡± a hugemotion came from within the ruins. The dull thuds echoed through the ruins, resembling thunder.

    At the center of the ruins, the ground splitpletely, like a door being torn open, revealing a deep abyss. A Pok¨¦mon with long, rocky arms made of brown stone pressed against the ground, trying to climb out from underground. Its protruding shoulders, club-like hands, and the rocky spines on its back were worn and damaged, marked by the passage of time.

    Yet even in this state, as it emerged, itmanded great power, causing the sandstorm within the ruins to tremble and float in the air.

    Arvin swallowed hard, unsure of the situation inside. He looked up at the sky, feeling that the time was right. Sure enough, it wasn¡¯t long before the sound of Ishi¡¯s helicopter reached him, allowing Arvin to breathe a sigh of relief.

    ¡°How¡¯s it going?¡± Ishi shouted towards Arvin.

    ¡°It has woken up. I heard Regirock¡¯s cry,¡± Arvin replied. As if to confirm Arvin¡¯s words, a deep groan, like a mix of machinery and rocks, echoed again, instantly drawing both their gazes to the ruins.

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 Chapter 220: Rainstorm

    Chapter 220: Rainstorm

    ¡°What happened?¡± The two looked over, but aside from the sound, nothing happened.

    Their hearts sank. It was uncertain whether this oue was good or bad. Regirock¡¯s dy in appearing gave them ample time to react.

    Ishi nced at his watch. It would still be a while before Maki and the others arrived. For now, they needed to keep an eye on the ruins.

    *********

    Inside the ruins, Regirock stood there dazed. The damage to its body caused it great difort. At this moment, Regirock¡¯s rock-like body was riddled with cracks, making it look weathered and ancient, like a millennia-old antique just unearthed. In fact, Regirock had just climbed out from underground after who knows how many years. Its body was devoid of energy, and many parts were barely functioning. It was so badly damaged that it had none of the majesty of a Legendary Pok¨¦mon.

    It had been underground for too long. Its energy had dissipated, and its body had eroded. Just having emerged, it was bewildered by everything around it.

    However, its instincts drove it to grab nearby rocks and devour them inrge bites.

    As Regirock consumed the rocks, its body began to slowly recover. The cracks started to heal, and energy began to fill it. Massive rocks were devoured one after another. Regirock, having not not eaten for a thousand years, grabbed the rocks and devoured them ravenously. It consumed all kinds of rocks indiscriminately, and regardless of their type, they all became nourishment that helped it recover.

    The massive ruins made of rock began to slowly be tunneled through as Regirock consumed it.The more rocks Regirock devoured, the stronger it became, allowing it to consume even more rocks. As its damaged body nearedplete restoration, it seemed that as long as there were new rocks, Regirock could use them to repair its damaged body.

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡ª¡±

    After a while, Regirock let out a satisfied roar. Its body was nearly restored, filled with power. It had dug out a massive passageway from the center of the ruins. Regirock continued, having been dormant for so long that its body had rusted. As it devoured more rocks, its memory began to clear, driving it to work harder.

    If Terrance and the others had battled Regirock when it first appeared, even one person could have easily won. However, as Regirock¡¯s body recovered, its lost power began to slowly return. With the increasing consumption of rocks, by the time the ruins were almost hollowed out, Regirock might have regained a significant portion of its energy.

    Regirock¡¯s process of consuming rocks to restore its body also bought Maki and Terrance plenty of time. When they arrived, although they could hear loud vibrations, they still hadn¡¯t seen Regirock.

    ¡°Everyone is here?¡± Arvin eximed in delight.

    Without having directly confronted Regirock, the team had regrouped, making the situation not much different from the original n.

    ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± Maki immediately asked Ishi.

    Ishi pointed at the trembling ruins. Unable to give a precise answer, the group exchanged opinions and decided to wait a bit longer to observe the situation.

    At this time, the four Trainers simultaneously sent out two Pok¨¦mon each, which they believed could counter Regirock, keeping a close watch on the ruins.

    On Terrance¡¯s side, Altaria let out a high-pitched cry and took flight.

    Castform nestled in Altaria¡¯s cotton, looking up at the scorching sky with a confident expression.

    Arvin released a Flygon, which flew out like Altaria, weaving through a sandstorm, waiting for an opportunity.

    A Swampert stood calmly beside Arvin.

    Albert also released his two strongest Pok¨¦mon, Aggron and Camerupt and watched the ruins calmly.

    Murasakibara sent out a Skarmory and Gardevoir. Each Pok¨¦mon exuded a powerful aura. They sized each other up, and instantly felt more at ease.

    Maki and Ishi retreated to a distance, setting up a camera, ready to record everything that was about to happen. They steadied their breathing, waiting for any changes. If Regirock didn¡¯t appear soon, they nned tounch an attack.

    ************

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡ª¡±

    An angry roar echoed as Regirock¡¯s savage nature returned. As its damaged body fully recovered, it finally remembered why it was here.

    Rising anger fueled its immense power, and Regirock unleashed a Hyper Beam, causing the ruins to shake violently!

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡ª¡±

    Giant stones fell from the ruins, which Regirock smashed with a single arm, using brute force. Enraged, Regirock began to wreak havoc, seemingly intent on destroying the entire ruins. It rampaged, venting its fury, unleashing its powerful moves with reckless abandon.

    Bang~~~~~~

    Under Regirock¡¯s destruction, the crumbling ruins were on the verge of copse. Although they were notpletely destroyed, some parts had already suffered severe damage. Buildings copsed one after another, quickly sweeping up the sand and dust inside, and huge clouds of dust surged out, forming a massive storm in the aftermath.

    The scene could be described as a whirlwind of sand and stones, with countless rocks and sand being swept up and hurled into the air above the ruins. It was an impressive spectacle, which vividly disyed Regirock¡¯s fury.

    This was far more dangerous than an ordinary sandstorm. The densely packed sand and dust would cause anyone caught in it to face certain death or injury.

    Just as the sandstorm was about to erupt from the ruins, a p of thunder resounded in the sky. In the scorching desert, dark clouds gathered above the ruins. Apanied by shes of lightning, huge raindrops fell.

    The rain grew faster and heavier with each passing moment. Within a few breaths, it turned into a torrential downpour, with raindrops pelting down on the ruins.

    The sandstorm that was about to rise was subdued by the pouring rain. The sand and dust were covered by raindrops, and the storm¡¯s momentum waspletely suppressed, pushed back by the torrential downpour.

    The ¡°great sandstorm¡± was supposed to sweep in from below, but the torrential rain from above quickly suppressed it, gaining a significant advantage. Coupled with its immense intensity, the sandstorm¡¯s power had not fully consolidated when it was countered by the heavy rain, extinguishing the nascent form of the sandstorm. Regirock¡¯s anger was like being doused with a bucket of cold water.

    ¡°That was too dangerous¡­¡± Maki¡¯s heart was still fluttering with fear.

    The ruins had just experienced a violent tremor, with several holes punched into the top. No one knew what was happening inside. As the massive sandstorm¡¯ nascent form began to rise, everyone felt a jolt of fear. The environment here was already harsh, and if the sandstorm had fully formed, they might have had to make a hasty retreat.

    But in the next moment, Terrance ordered Castform to use Rain Dance. With the Damp Rock and Mystic Water¡¯s boost, it instantly quelled the sandstorm, summoning a downpour in the scorching desert.

    ¡°So cool~~~~~¡± Ishi eximed, pressing the record button, and said, ¡°It¡¯s a great start!¡±

    ¡°I have a feeling we can achieve great sess this time!¡±

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 Chapter 221: Regirockâ€™s ability

    Chapter 221: Regirock¡¯s ability

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡ª¡±

    The sandstorm subsided, and the heavy rain followed suit. Regirock, gazing at the dripping water on the rocks, let out a roar and swung its arms outward.

    Bang!

    A massive tremor echoed once more as a huge boulder was hurled from within the ruins,nding high up before falling onto the sand right in front of Terrance and others.

    ¡°Just watch¡­ Regirock is about to emerge,¡± Albert said.

    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s definitely drawn out by the heavy rain¡­ Could that rain really have been caused by a Castform?¡± Arvin found it hard to believe.

    At first, Terrance¡¯s decision to send out Castform to battle perplexed them. However, after their first confrontation, where they didn¡¯t even see Regirock, they were thoroughly convinced.

    Sometimes, they wondered if the power of Rain Dance could really be executed by an ordinary Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength. However, regardless of their spections, the fact was right before them: the sandstorm raised by Regirock in its fury was suppressed by such a small Pok¨¦mon, Castform.

    Looking at the Altaria flying in the sky, they all understood. Altaria was carrying a mobile turret that could unleashrge-scale moves and even alter the climate to draw out Regirock.¡°Great¡­ This gives me even more confidence,¡± Murasakibaraughed,manding Gardevoir to use psychic power to iste the sand swirling around them. They then waited quietly for Regirock to appear.

    Whoosh~~ Whoosh~~

    As the footsteps grew louder, their hearts beat faster, matching the rhythm, and they looked on with excitement.

    Boom¡ª¡ª

    Before Regirock was even visible, a massive yellow beam of light burst forth, sweeping across the sky towards the flying Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Whoa!!¡± Flygon, the closest, twisted its green body, itsrge red eyes locking onto the Hyper Beam. It countered with a simr move, but Regirock¡¯s Hyper Beam was unexpectedly powerful. After colliding with Flygon¡¯s Hyper Beam, it didn¡¯t explode but instead devoured it and continued towards Flygon!

    Swish!

    In the nick of time, two blue beams of light pierced through it, slowing the Hyper Beam just enough for Flygon to dodge out of the way.

    ¡°It¡¯s too powerful; we can¡¯t face it head-on!!¡± Arvin frowned. From their first sh, the four Trainers immediately recognized the level of this Regirock.

    One-on-one, they were absolutely no match.

    ¡°It¡¯s obvious. As expected of a Legendary Pok¨¦mon! But precisely because of this, the battle is going to be even more interesting,¡± Albert said.

    ¡°Terrance¡­ well done,¡± Arvin nced at the Altaria, also using Ice Beam, with a hint of surprise.

    As hemanded Flygon to counterattack, he also quickly issued amand to Swampert beside him, worried that Flygon¡¯s counterattack wouldn¡¯t be strong enough.

    But he didn¡¯t expect Terrance to also swiftly assess the situation andmand Altaria to intervene¡­This level of insight wasn¡¯t something ordinary Trainers possess; it required extensive battle experience or the qualities of an adventurer.

    Thud! Thud! Thud!

    Dragging its nearly recovered body, Regirock emerged from the pile of broken rocks, its H-shaped orange lights glowing, which seemed to serve as its eyes ring fiercely at the group.

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡ª¡±

    With a furious roar, Regirock hadn¡¯t even moved before it was bombarded with Eruption, Rock Slide, Shadow Ball, Air Cutter, and other attacks. Albert and Murasakibara, not willing to be outdone, took advantage of the moment when Regirock had just emerged from the ruins and had not yet reacted, tounch a fierce attack with their four Pok¨¦mon. Boom!!

    In an instant, Regirock was engulfed in dust, its condition unknown.

    ¡°Attack! Attack! Attack!¡± Murasakibara shouted, ¡°The ancient texts were right, this Regirock must be the one sealed here!¡±

    Before searching for Regirock, Terrance and others unanimously believed that Regirock was slumbering here, revered as a ¡°god¡± by ancient people who built the ruins to guard its sleep.

    After all, they had rarely heard of sealing a Pok¨¦mon.

    However, Steven¡¯s trantion included the phrase ¡°breaking the chains,¡± which caught Terrance and the others¡¯ attention. This phrase could be interpreted in various ways, the most straightforward being the chains that bind a prisoner.

    This led them to hypothesize that Regirock was sealed within the Desert Ruins, and what they had to do was break this seal¡­

    Of course, it was just a guess; they couldn¡¯t make a judgment based on just a few words alone. But seeing Regirock¡¯s reaction made them more confident in their hypothesis.

    If it wasn¡¯t sealed here, why would it erupt with such great resentment and anger from the moment it appeared?

    Regirock¡¯s indiscriminate attacks also brought a sense of relief to the group. The battle had triggered directly; what they needed to do next was to beat Regirock into submission and force it back underground!

    ¡°Come on¡­ let¡¯s fight, Trainers.¡±

    Ishi, hiding behind and holding a camera, couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of excitement. The Legendary Pok¨¦mon Regirock, sealed away since ancient times and sleeping in the depths of the desert, unknown to the world¡ªjust how much of a sensation would it cause??

    ¡°Shh~ Look, Regirock¡­¡± Maki was stunned. Through the camera, as the smoke cleared, she saw that despite sustaining injuries from the attacks, Regirock casually grabbed a nearby rock and did something¡­and the wounds on its body slowly disappeared!

    ¡°I understand why Regirock was sealed¡­¡± Terrance sighed, ¡°It¡¯s not unbeatable. Although technology in ancient times wasn¡¯t as advanced as today¡¯s, there must have been many ways to defeat it. The only thing that could have frustrated the local ancient people is Regirock¡¯s strange ability to heal injuries by swallowing rocks!¡±

    As a Legendary Pok¨¦mon, Regirock demonstrated its strength to Terrance and others. No matter how they attacked, as long as there were rocks nearby, Regirock was invincible.

    ¡°Rocks!¡±

    ¡°Rocks!¡±

    The team looked around. The ruins were copsing, but there was still a pile of rocks around. Even with an excavator, it would take a while to clear them away.

    ¡°Can we lure Regirock to another location?¡± Albert asked.

    ¡°Let¡¯s hold it off first and then think of a n!¡± Arvin clenched his fists.

    ¡°Or don¡¯t give it a chance to consume rocks. Keep attacking non-stop. Otherwise, with the number of rocks here, we¡¯d exhaust ourselves before taking down Regirock.¡± Terrance said seriously.

    In the first round of direct confrontation, they realized that this Legendary Pok¨¦mon could be defeated as long as they could lead it away¡­

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 Chapter 222: In progress (part I)

    Chapter 222: In progress (part I)

    Next, the eight Pok¨¦mon took turns using their moves to distract Regirock. However, Regirock was unexpectedly clever and didn¡¯t fall for Terrance and others¡¯ tricks, leaving them feeling quite helpless.

    ¡°It won¡¯t budge¡­¡± Albert said, speechless.

    The other three also looked grim. As the several Pok¨¦mon unleashed more powerful moves, Regirock suffered even greater injuries. But for Regirock, who could heal its wounds and regain its stamina by picking up nearby rocks, this was nothing.

    ¡°If this drags on, it¡¯s our Pok¨¦mon who will end up exhausted.¡±

    Each of them had sent out their strongest Pok¨¦mon, and every one of them was definitely formidable. Yet even with the sessive attacks, they couldn¡¯tpletely incapacitate Regirock.

    ¡°Its attacks are too strong, it¡¯s too much of a hindrance,¡± Arvin said. ¡°We need to block its attacks so that our moves can be fully effective.¡±

    The three nodded. This Regirock not only had formidable defense and bug-like recovery but also possessed destructive power that no single Pok¨¦mon could match. Terrance estimated that Regirock¡¯s Hyper Beam was at least much stronger than Altaria¡¯s current Dragon Rush¡­ Such terrifying power.

    Being hit even once, with the defense of their Pok¨¦mon in this environment, would basically mean they were out of the battle.

    However, their advantage was in their numbers. With their Pok¨¦mon spread out, even Regirock couldn¡¯t attack all of them at once. But if it targeted one, it would immediately be met with resistance and counter attacks from multiple Pok¨¦mon, forcing it to dodge. So, for now, Regirock was at a disadvantage. But as the battle progressed, Regirock umted no significant injuries, while their Pok¨¦mon were tiring out from repeatedly using their powerful moves.¡°It¡¯s too shameless,¡± Albert grumbled. The feeling was unbearable¡ªdespite their moves causing significant damage to Regirock, it would just consume a few rocks to recover, making their efforts seem futile.

    ¡°We can¡¯t keep attacking head-on,¡± Terrance said, calming down and thinking. Regirock¡¯s abilities were beyond their expectations. If this were a normal battle arena, Regirock¡¯s power would be greatly reduced. But here, in an environment advantageous to it, this Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡¯s power was greatly enhanced.

    ¡°Unless it¡¯s an Elite Four or a Champion¡¯s ace or main Pok¨¦mon attacking, we won¡¯t be able to harm Regirock with just the few of us.¡±

    ¡°So what do we do? Send out more Pok¨¦mon?¡± Murasakibara stared nkly.

    ¡°That won¡¯t work, it¡¯ll just be a burden to us.¡±

    Commanding two Pok¨¦mon already took up almost all of Trainer¡¯s mental capacity. Trying tomand three simultaneously without making mistakes would be a tough task.

    ¡°Just call them out to attack,¡± Albert suggested.

    ¡°Forget it,¡± Arvin shook his head. ¡°Our strongest Pok¨¦mon are already here. At least, I don¡¯t think my other Pok¨¦mon can deal any decisive damage to Regirock.¡±

    ¡°Right¡­ and having more targets makes it easier for Regirock to hit. The number of Pok¨¦mon we have out right now is just right for this environment,¡± Terrance said. He imagined releasing Growlithe and having it charge at Regirock, only to shiver with fear, realizing Growlithe might not make it back.

    ¡°So what now? Do we think of another n?¡± Murasakibara asked.

    ¡°No¡­we still rely on other Pok¨¦mon¡­.but we have to call them out at the right moment. Too early, and we¡¯ll waste their energy and stamina, which will limit our tactical options¡­¡± As he spoke, Terrance realized something, and with a delighted reaction, said, ¡°Don¡¯t stop attacking.¡±

    ¡°This is also an opportunity!¡±

    Despite their confusion, the others followed Terrance¡¯s instructions.

    They continued their previous battle strategy for about three more minutes until Terrance¡¯s eyes lit up, and he shouted, ¡°Everyone, call out your Pok¨¦mon that can use Water-type moves¡­now¡¯s our chance!¡±

    The three looked over and were pleased. During the process, they understood what Terrance meant. Although there were many rocks here, they were widely scattered. To consume more rocks, Regirock had no choice but to move, and if they could seize this opportunity, it would be a chance to restrain Regirock.

    ¡°Castform, another Rain Dance, focus it over there!¡±

    ¡°Swampert, Muddy Water!¡±

    ¡°Use Hydro Pump!¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll use Water Pulse!¡±

    With a series of attacks, Regirock, in an effort to recover its injuries, consumed all the rocks around it and had to move to find more. This gap allowed Terrance and his team to seize the opportunity. They called out their Pok¨¦mon and used Water-type moves to block Regirock¡¯s path!

    Pfff!

    The attacks weren¡¯t aimed directly at Regirock but at the ground beneath its feet. Its heavy body stepped into the affected area, and with a dull thud, Regirock seemed to sink into a quagmire, its legs unable to support its massive body.

    Thud!

    As Regirock stepped forward and continued to face the onught of Water-type moves, the area beneath it began to copse, forming arge depression.

    ¡°When sand meets water, the small particles get washed away or settle into the gaps betweenrger grains of sand, causing the sand to sink,¡± Terrance thought. Just as he anticipated, the rocks around Regirock werepletely consumed, leaving only sand. To find more rocks to consume, Regirock had to move.

    However, under a barrage of Water-type moves, the small patch of sandy ground,bined with Regirock¡¯s weight, was directly pressed down, forming a depression that isted Regirock from the ground, leaving only its upper body exposed!

    ¡°Now¡¯s our chance¡ª¡± the three shouted.

    Arvin nodded, and six shes of light streaked across the sky as six Swellow soared with bags in their ws. Meanwhile, Terrance and the others¡¯ Pok¨¦monunched a new wave of suppression into the depression.

    ¡°Even if we attack simultaneously, the damage we deal to Regirock won¡¯t be fatal. Even two rounds of powerful attacks wouldn¡¯t be able to incapacitate it.¡±

    ¡°Right now, we must seize this opportunity and ensure it can¡¯t get any more rocks!¡±

    Regirock was unable to move from its spot and could only consume the rocks at its current location. Thanks to Terrance and others relentless attacks, Regirock had no chance to react. Their original n was to dy and use attacks to control Regirock¡¯s movements and drive it out of the ruins, but Regirock wouldn¡¯t budge.

    However, as they continued their attacks, Terrance realized that they were creating a favorable condition for themselves. With Regirock unable to move, the surrounding rocks were being depleted, indirectly creating a ¡°rock-free zone.¡±

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 Chapter 222: In progress (part II)

    Boom!!

    Countless moves struck into the pit, targeting Regirock. However, they knew that Regirock had already endured several rounds of such attacks, and they would not have a significant effect. Unless Regirock did not fight back and let them attack for three or four rounds, Regirock would not lose its ability to fight.

    But this round of attacks had an advantage¡ªRegirock fell into the pit and didn¡¯t have time to react, suffering another round of bombardment.

    ¡°Great¡­ this should stun Regirock for a moment!¡± Arvin said.

    Thebined attacks of their Pok¨¦mon were not necessarily stronger than Regirock¡¯s single attack. After all, the strength of their moves isn¡¯t additive.

    When Altaria and the others attacked, Regirock¡¯s ¡°Hyper Beam,¡± ¡°Zap Cannon,¡± ¡°Stone Edge,¡± or ¡°Ancient Power¡± often significantly reduced the destructive power of many attacks. This was the main reason why the attacks from eight Pok¨¦mon were ineffective.

    ¡°No¡­ it still blocked them,¡± Terrance said, his expression grim. Despite being physically restrained, Regirock still quickly swung its arms, using ¡°brute force¡± to intercept several attacks, minimizing its damage.

    Offense is the best defense, and Regirock demonstrated this perfectly. Moreover, Regirock¡¯s own defense is so robust that even without the ability to recover from injuries using rocks, it is still a formidable opponent.

    ¡°Maybe Steven¡¯s Metagross or Cynthia¡¯s Garchomp could contend against Regirock?¡± Terrance shook his head. He knew too little about Regirock, and his breeding knowledge was limited. He couldn¡¯t gauge Regirock¡¯s true strength, and many factors can influence battles, making it hard to predict the oue of a fight between Regirock and Cynthia¡¯s or Steven¡¯s aces.But at least, right now, the four trainers and their eight Pok¨¦mon felt immense pressure facing this Regirock.

    Altaria¡¯s Dragon Pulse barely harmed Regirock, which was a blow to Terrance¡¯s confidence.

    ¡°Since it blocked the attack..it¡¯s up to them now,¡± Unlike Terrance Arvin¡¯s attention wasn¡¯t on Regirock but on the six figures that flew out.

    This was one of the strengths of their Adventure Team and their best helper against powerful Pok¨¦mon.

    The Adventure Team had used this configuration to sessfully capture a Flygon.

    They were six Swellows, but what was confusing was that each Swellow was holding a bag.

    ¡°Swellow, Spore.¡±

    These six Pok¨¦mon were part of their strategy from the beginning. Although this situation wasn¡¯t the most ideal moment to release them, being too picky might mean losing the opportunity altogether.

    ¡°Shroomish¡¯s unique spore, ¡®Spore,¡¯ has a stronger sleep-inducing effect than ¡®Sleep Powder.¡¯ While Regirock, being a Rock-type, has a natural resistance to ¡®Sleep Powder,¡¯ the more potent ¡®Spore¡¯ should still affect it.¡±

    ¡°And ours is an enhanced version!¡±

    ¡°If we can hit it, it¡¯ll definitely cause a lot of trouble for the opponent!¡±

    Terrance recalled Maki and the others¡¯ words and was actually looking forward to it. As the six Swellows carrying the spores flew out at full speed, they quickly reached the sky above the pit. At this moment, Regirock was still fending off their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s attacks.

    ¡°Fwooosh~~~¡±

    ¡°Fwooosh~~~¡±

    The bags filled with ¡®Spore¡¯ were dropped, quickly falling like bombs towards Regirock¡¯s head.

    ¡°Please, let it work!¡± Maki and Ishi prayed silently in the distance. The spores, freshly collected from their six Shroomish just before Terrance and the team set out, were potent and fresh.

    This strategy had been tried many times by the three of them before, but they still weren¡¯t sure if it would be effective against Regirock.

    ¡°Flygon was knocked out instantly. Regirock should at least be affected to some extent, right?¡±

    ¡°Even if it doesn¡¯t fall asleep, it should at least be dazed for a few minutes, giving us more time to attack¡­¡±

    The bags dropped down, and the Swellow continued to circle above. These Swellow were trained specifically for this moment as ¡°fighter jets.¡± The uracy of their throw was perfect and the timing of the detonation impable. At the most opportune moment, several wind des shot out, detonating the bags filled with Spores. Dust scattered and fell around Regirock¡­

    ¡°Did it work?¡± Terrance squinted, unsure.

    ¡°Whether it worked or not, keep attacking!¡± Arvin said in a serious voice.

    Not wanting to waste the opportunity, they immediately ordered their Pok¨¦mon tounch a new wave of attacks. To their surprise, Regirock stood there foolishly, unmoving¡­

    ¡°Did the spores really affect it?!¡± they thought tedly, but didn¡¯t dare to be careless. Without Regirock countering, the power of their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s moves grew more powerful. This might be the decisive moment, the round of attack that would determine victory.

    Boom! Boom! Boom!

    After three rounds of intense attacks, silence fell.

    Terrance and the others were breathing heavily. Their surroundings were so murky that they couldn¡¯t see clearly, but at the same time, a thought rose in their minds.

    ¡°Could they have really defeated Regirock together?¡±

    ¡°Can we catch it!!¡± Arvin eximed excitedly.

    ¡°Catch it?¡± they were stunned. After all, in this situation, only a few wouldn¡¯t be tempted. But before they had time to think, a massive tremor shook the ground, sending sand flying into the air. They nearly fell over, and even Maki and the others, who were a bit further away, felt the shift in the ground.

    rmed, the four trainers and their Pok¨¦mon retreated quickly, unsure of what was happening.

    ¡°Look over there¡ª¡±

    Arvin¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Regirock¡­ it¡¯s digging out from the ground and heading into the ruins!!¡±

    Terrance, Albert, and Murasakibara looked over, and as expected, Regirock was no longer in the pit. Instead, there was arge hole, indicating that Regirock had burrowed underground, causing the tremors that had shaken the ground.

    ¡°How is this possible¡­ after such an attack, it could still escape?¡±

    ¡°No¡­ it did sustain significant injuries, more than ever before. We¡¯re just one step away from victory,¡± Arvin quickly picked up the binocrs and saw Regirock¡¯s injuries, gasping as he said, ¡°But¡­ because we didn¡¯t keep attacking, we¡¯ve given it a chance to recover.¡±

    ¡°What¡ª¡± Murasakibara was nearly in tears at the thought of Regirock recovering. They were so close to victory, yet it slipped away.

    ¡°We had no choice¡­ three continuous rounds of attacks drained our Pok¨¦mon¡¯ energy. If we didn¡¯t pause, the consequences could have been worse¡­¡± Terrance said helplessly.

    ¡°Oh¡­Wait, Maki and Ishi just sent a message saying we can retreat now!! We¡¯ve recorded enough footage. With some ¡®editing,¡¯ we can turn this ¡®shameful¡¯ battle into a heart-pounding epic battle!!¡±

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 Chapter 223: Retreat

    Chapter 223: Retreat

    The recording is done?

    Terrance and others, who initially intended to continue their attack, paused and looked over at Arvin.

    Arvin nodded vigorously and said, ¡°Retreat?¡±

    Albert, Murasakibara, and Terrance hesitated, reluctant to stop fighting at this point.

    Although they inwardlyined about Regirock¡¯s recovery ability, it was a genuine ability of Regirock. In contrast, their group attack led to this oue, denting their confidence and causing them to feel embarrassed.

    ¡°We have no choice. Our original goal was to record the battle video, not to defeat a Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Arvin said with a wry smile.

    During the battle, they had be increasingly invested, disying a strong sense ofpetitiveness.

    ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s go. Even if we defeat Regirock, it¡¯s not a fair victory with so many of us,¡± Terrance shook his head.

    Albert and Murasakibara sighed and nced at Regirock, who was starting to devour rocks to recover from its injuries. ¡°Then let¡¯s retreat.¡±The battle with Regirock made them deeply understand the standing of Legendary Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Hurry¡ª¡±

    In the distance, Maki and Ishi had started the helicopter and came to pick up Terrance and the others. With a means of transport, their retreat was swift, and Regirock, busy recovering, did not pursue.

    ******

    As the ruins became a distant ck dot, Arvin swallowed nervously and said, ¡°We¡¯re just leaving like this? What if this Regirock goes berserk again?¡±

    This Regirock had been sealed, and now they had unsealed it. Would it cause a chain reaction¡­

    ¡°Just thinking of that now?¡± Maki nced at him. ¡°I thought you had considered that when awakening Regirock.¡±

    ¡°How could I¡­¡± Arvin smiled awkwardly.

    However, Arvin¡¯s words did make Murasakibara and Albert pause; they hadn¡¯t considered this issue.

    The only ones not worried were Terrance, Ishi, and Maki.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Regirock won¡¯t cause much trouble,¡± Ishi said with a smile.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t concerned either. He had learned about humanity¡¯s development history from books at Crown Academy. That period was marked by extreme hostility between humans and Pok¨¦mon. To create afortable living environment, humans opened up various lost areas, cultivated wild mountains and wastnds, and built roads, towns, and cities. During this period, there were countless direct confrontations with Pok¨¦mon.

    This wasn¡¯t about right or wrong, just about standpoints. Both humans and Pok¨¦mon needed ces to live, so there would always be conflicts over territory.

    Humans had the upper hand, establishing major cities and towns and driving out most Pok¨¦mon from these areas. Only then did human habitats were really considered to have a ¡°civilized atmosphere.¡±

    In the past, human cities faced numerous attacks from Pok¨¦mon. Without strong reconnaissance and defense capabilities, how could the safety of the residents be ensured?

    The desert was close to Mauville City, one of the top three cities in Hoenn, and potentially thergest city. Even a few Regirock wouldn¡¯t affect the city.

    ¡°There are still countless Pok¨¦mon hostile to humans. If they really could threaten us, we wouldn¡¯t have our current stable lives,¡± Maki added.

    ¡°By the way, are you going to release the video?¡± Terrance hesitated before asking.

    ¡°The video of the Trainer battling Zapdos caused a huge stir. You all want to ride the wave of its poprity?¡±

    ¡°Yes! ! ¡± Maki said excitedly.

    ¡°If you release it¡­ the location might be recognized. Many trainers will likelye here to try to catch the Legendary Pok¨¦mon,¡± Ishi shook his head. ¡°It might even attract the Elite Four or Champions.¡±

    ¡°Yes, after all, it¡¯s a Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Albert said longingly.

    ¡°However¡­¡± Ishi smiled, ¡°Before we acted, I sent a scheduled email to my uncle in the police department. This ce should be sealed soon. Ordinary Trainers won¡¯t be allowed in. Only we know Regirock¡¯s true strength. As long as it stays in the ruins, it¡¯s nearly invincible.¡±

    ¡°But if it leaves the ruins and faces several strong Trainers, it would only have the option to flee.¡±

    ¡°Or an adventurer like Mr. Brandon might be able to fight Regirock alone, maybe even capture it,¡± Albert added.

    They all sighed. The battle with Regirock had given them a thrill, but capturing Regirock, that hot potato was beyond their reach.

    After returning to Mauville City, Ishi used his skillful ¡°editing¡± techniques to drastically rework the footage of Regirock¡¯s appearance to its escape. Then, he showed it to Terrance and the others for their review.

    Albert was stunned.

    Murasakibara¡¯s jaw dropped.

    Terrance was shocked¡­

    Is¡­.is this really the struggle they had gone through?

    Ishi¡¯s editing and filming skills were truly top-notch. The video looked like an epic action movie, with a bgm that created a highly intense atmosphere.

    Moreover, through editing, the video didn¡¯t show their struggle against Regirock but depicted an evenly matched, intense battle.

    Terrance and the other Trainers¡¯ Pok¨¦mon even had close-ups, looking mighty as they shed with Regirock.

    Most importantly..the video ended with Regirock fleeing in defeat, making them feel embarrassed.

    ¡°Is this¡­.okay?¡± Terrance, being an honest person, asked hesitantly.

    Albert and Murasakibara were silent, clearly impressed by the extraordinary video. If they hadn¡¯t been there themselves, even they might have believed it.

    ¡°Oh,e on~~ Nowadays, which news doesn¡¯t exaggerate a bit? Without something eye-catching, how can you get clicks¡­¡± Maki said. ¡°Besides, it¡¯s a real battle; we just edited a bit. It¡¯s not like we faked anything.¡±

    ¡°Anyone with a bit of experience can tell it¡¯s edited. The key is to capture the audience¡¯s attention,¡± Ishi added.

    Arvin, familiar with their style, shrugged, having seen this many times.

    ¡°Yeah.¡± Albert and Murasakibara felt less burdened, epting this ¡°achievement¡± with clear conscience.

    As for Terrance, he didn¡¯t mind. They trainers were just showing their faces; the main focus was on the Pok¨¦mon battle.

    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s upload it¡­¡± Ishi said excitedly, anticipating the sensation it would cause.

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 Chapter 224: The story about the seal

    Chapter 224: The story about the seal

    After the edited video was uploaded, there was still a lull for the time being.

    With nothing else to do, they started discussing the recent battle and the origins of Regirock after dinner.

    As everyone shared their thoughts, Terrance suddenly spoke up: ¡°The reason Regirock was sealed away is because of its special ability ¡ª the talent to recover its injuries and stamina by consuming rocks.¡±

    The group nodded. They had already heard Terrance¡¯s analysis about this in the desert.

    Unable to defeat Regirock, who possessed such an ability, they had no choice but to seal it away.

    Terrance continued, ¡°It was probably about a thousand years ago when Regirock invaded this area.¡±

    ¡°The local buildings were constructed from a type of stone unique to the region called ¡®Adamite,¡¯ which was a great source of nourishment for Regirock, who began devouring the stones, and the residents¡¯ homes were the first to be affected, getting destroyed one after the other.¡±

    ¡°The locals, in desperation, invited a ¡®Hero,¡¯ but even the ¡®Hero¡¯ was no match for the Regirock with the devouring ability.¡±

    ¡°Faced with Regirock¡¯s rampage, the locals had to call in an ¡®expert.¡¯ The ¡®expert¡¯ taught them the method to seal Regirock, and then many people working together sessfully sealed it here.¡±¡°The ¡®expert¡¯ also warned that if the buildings were not dealt with, there would be endless trouble in the future. The ¡®expert¡¯ left behind the method to unseal Regirock. After much consideration, the locals decided to gradually demolish the buildings and rebuild them with different materials, or to relocate.¡±

    ¡°The ¡®expert¡¯ and the local residents originally intended to unseal Regirock once everything was fine, so that it is safe. However, they did not expect many things to happenter, dying the unsealing. During the demolishing of the buildings where the ancient people lived, war broke out, and most people left their homes in search of new ces to live. After several incidents, only the ruins where Regirock was sealed remained intact. Fortunately, different people recorded parts of the unsealing method¡­¡±

    Maki and the others stared nkly at Terrance, mouths slightly agape, unsure of what to say.

    ¡°How¡­ how do you know so much?¡± Maki was stunned.

    Even though she knew some ancient script, she still had only a superficial understanding of Desert Ruins¡¯ history. What Terrance was saying was something she had never heard of!

    Terrance smiled, ¡°Didn¡¯t you give me the ancient texts recorded on the ruins? I handed them to a friend, who deciphered everything.¡±

    Terrance smiled wryly. Just a moment ago, Cynthia had sent a message.

    ¡°That¡¯s impossible¡­those ancient texts couldn¡¯t possibly hold so much information,¡± Maki insisted.

    ¡°Well¡­ that¡¯s true, but we should find out soon enough,¡± Terrance was also puzzled. Cynthia had given him a contact. Terrance brought everyone to the Pok¨¦mon Center¡¯s videomunication area and dialed the number.

    Secondster, a figure appeared on the screen.

    The person was dressed in a green explorer outfit and wore a serious expression. At first nce, everyone eximed in surprise.

    ¡°Mr. Brandon?!¡±

    The person was none other than Mr. Brandon, the Frontier Brain of the Battle Pyramid within the Hoenn Battle Frontier, who had captured three Legendary Pok¨¦mon known as the Regi Trio, including Regirock.

    ¡°Youngsters¡­¡± Mr. Brandon began, surprised to see them.

    It happened like this: after Terrance emailed Cynthia, due to the differences in Hoenn and Sinnoh¡¯s histories, Cynthia also didn¡¯t understand much. But Cynthia consulted her grandmother, Professor Carolina of the Sinnoh Historical Research Center.

    Although Professor Carolina had more expertise in historical texts than Cynthia, she wasn¡¯t well-versed in Hoenn¡¯s ancient script. So¡­..she reached out to her old friend, Mr. Brandon, for help.

    In his early days as an explorer, Brandon was full of passion and had an adventurous life that often brought him close to death. He frequently visited various ancient ruins and had a deep understanding of Hoenn¡¯s history.

    So the story was deciphered from the texts sent to Mr. Brandon.

    ¡°Mr. Brandon, you captured your Regirock from the Hoenn desert?!¡± The six were astonished.

    ¡°No wonder¡­ no wonder¡­¡± Maki pondered, ¡°No wonder there are so many ruins in the Hoenn desert. It wasn¡¯t just to seal one Regirock.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. During my early explorations in the desert, I identally discovered a sealed Regirock, paid the price to awaken it and captured it. I thought I had a great harvest on that desert trip, but I didn¡¯t expect there to be another one,¡± Mr. Brandon said in surprise.

    ¡°I delved into the ancient history of that desert, and learned the story of how Regirock was sealed away, but I didn¡¯t expect there to be more than one Regirock as mentioned by the ancient people.¡±

    ¡°So, the video we published on the adventure website¡­ you saw it?!¡± Ishi quickly asked.

    Mr. Brandon smiled, ¡°Yes, ¡®Dream Come True Adventure Team,¡¯ right? Just now, if you had called a little earlier, I might not have known that another Regirock had appeared again.¡±

    The group looked at each other, realizing they weren¡¯t the first to know the truth about the Hoenn desert.

    They also understood more or less. After Mr. Brandon¡¯s huge harvest in the Hoenn Desert, it likely caused a stir in the adventuremunity. Capturing Regirock undoubtedly made many people envious and even drew others here to see if there was anything left to gain.

    However, it was just by chance that Mr. Brandon found Regirock. Later, others simply came to the desert to try their luck. There are over a dozen ruins¡­ and some are just useless. Trying to uncover the truth behind it all¡­how can it be so easy?

    Moreover, Regirock was already captured, which was certainly well-known at the time, so attention naturally shifted elsewhere.

    In a situation like Maki and the others, inferring clues from other ces,ing to the Hoenn Desert to explore, and just having good luck to encounter such a thing¡­this probability is not very high.

    ¡°So, we were lucky¡­¡± Arvin chuckled.

    Maki pulled out a map, sighed, increasingly eager to understand the essence of ancient civilizations. The ¡°sealing method¡± must be closely linked to ancient civilizations; otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be so many mysterious and interconnected ruins. However, these ancient civilizations had long been lost, with only a few people continuing to explore them.

    ¡°I¡¯m heading there now. Hopefully, I can encounter Regirock,¡± Mr. Brandon said.

    Terrance and the others exchanged nces. It seemed the uploaded video had already spread through the adventure website. It wouldn¡¯t be long before the Trainermunity knew what happened in the Hoenn desert.

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 Chapter 225: Trainers Challenging the Legend

    Adventurer¡¯s Forum is a website where enthusiasts who love to explore and adventure in the wild, ruins, and other ces gather.

    Many adventurers discuss on this forum to find new adventure spots or share their experiences.

    However, a video uploaded some time ago caused an immediate sensation within just a few hours.

    ¡°Trainers Challenging the Legend¡± was an eye-catching title. Upon clicking, viewers found a battle video featuring four Trainers fighting the Legendary Pok¨¦mon Regirock.

    The video fully showcased the immense power of the Legendary Pok¨¦mon, especially its nearly invincible recovery ability in the ruins, which left viewers in awe.

    ¡°Who are they?¡± An active forum user eximed. He watched the video repeatedly and confirmed that these four people, who appeared briefly, were not well-known adventurers.

    Comment 16# : Dream Come True Adventure Team? Has anyone heard of this team?

    Comment 18# : No idea.

    Wherever Legendary Pok¨¦mon appear, it inevitably sparks a heated discussion, as they are the biggest attention-grabbers. The Adventurer¡¯s Forum attracts people from all over the world, including people from Kanto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos.Comment 21# : This is the Hoenn Desert¡­ I know this ce! Regirock, there¡¯s still a Regirock here!

    Comment 32# : Didn¡¯t anyone notice the rainstorm at the beginning? This is in the desert! What¡¯s with that Rain Dance¡­ Did Altaria do it?

    Comment 45#: Those four Trainers are really strong¡­ They managed to suppress Regirock and make it flee.

    In a short time, the video was widely shared and uploaded to other tforms, causing a surge of interest in ¡°Trainers Challenging the Legend¡± title.

    Countless people were excited. Those in Hoenn wanted to go to the Desert Ruins, while those far from Hoenn also wanted to find the Legendary Pok¨¦mon, hoping to experience the feeling of challenging a legend.

    Although the battle video was edited, many people noticed that it was four people simultaneously challenging Regirock. However, the deliberate editing greatly exaggerated Regirock¡¯s strength, making many realize just how powerful this Regirock truly was.

    ¡°If the battle took ce in an environment favorable to Regirock, even the Elite Four might not be able to defeat it one-on-one.¡±

    ¡°These four Trainers are very young. To be able to do this is already quite impressive.¡±

    In short, through this video, many people learned about the Dream Come True Adventure Team. They also memorized the faces of Terrance and the other three. Adding to the previous viral video of battling Zapdos, the ¡°Challenging the Legend¡± trend emerged.

    ******

    Mauville City.

    Terrance still stayed here, waiting for the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    During this period, Mauville City was flooded with people of various identities, most of whom were Trainers.

    These were people hoping to enter the Hoenn Desert, eager to challenge the Legendary Pok¨¦mon themselves. However, the desert is very dangerous. As things escted, the police sealed it off.

    Except for a few Trainers like Brandon, most were stopped, with a rule stating that Trainers without eight Badges were forbidden to pass.

    As for Reporters and ordinary people who were just there to watch the fun, they were not even allowed to enter and cause trouble.

    It¡¯s worth mentioning that Steven got the news early and was among the first batch to enter the Hoenn Desert. In the end, he did gain some rewards.

    It¡¯s said that under the ruins where Regirock was sealed, Steven found some ancient Pok¨¦mon fossils in the dpidated underground, making the trip worthwhile for him.

    ¡°It¡¯s really causing a big stir.¡± Terrance did not stay at the Pok¨¦mon Center, as it was already full, and to their surprise, they were also quickly recognized, causing quite amotion. Many people approached them, asking about Regirock.

    To avoid the questioning, the Adventure Team rented a hotel for two weeks until themotion died down.

    After some time, Albert and Murasakibara left Mauville City. Soon after, the three members of the Adventure Team met Mr. Brandon and also left Mauville City. Now, only Terrance remained.

    ¡°Mauville Conference is about to start. Given the lively atmosphere of Mauville City¡­ there will definitely arge audience,¡± Terrance thought.

    Mauville City is no smaller than Lilycove City in terms of size, and the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall here is also very luxurious, so it should be an intensepetition.

    For the Mauville Conference, Terrance ns to let Castform participate, as it volunteered for it.

    Initially, Terrance¡¯s n was to have Mismagius perform first. Castform had little understanding of Pok¨¦mon Contests and initially had no intention of participating. However, after Altaria¡¯s participation in the contest, it gained some understanding.

    Having a curious mindset, Castform also wanted to give it a try.

    After evolving, Mismagius became veryposed and took good care of its close newpanion. It generously gave up the chance to participate, opting topete in the next contest instead.

    ¡°Castform will participate in the Mauville Conference, Mismagius in the next one, and Growlithe willpete in the final Pok¨¦mon Contest.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s have Growlithe umte enough experience before the fifth Pok¨¦mon Contest in Hoenn, then evolve it into Arcanine before entering the contest!¡±

    Staying at the hotel, Terrance focused all his attention on preparing Castform for the Mauville Conference.

    Castform had absorbed the Dragon Orb, making its Rain Dance move incredibly powerful. The Rain Dance it used in the Hoenn Desert was the peak performance of its move.

    Remember, it was a scorching desert, yet it was able to resonate with the rain clouds and suppress the sandstorm raised by Regirock!

    Castform was quite proud of its feat. Although Terrance was also proud, Castform¡¯s attitude was really problematic, so he had to bring it down a notch: ¡°Don¡¯t get cocky, you just took advantage of Damp Rock. It¡¯s all thanks to Damp Rock that you were able to summon the rain clouds!¡±

    ¡°And Mystic Water!¡± Terrance added.

    Terrance temporarily hung the Mystic Water on Castform as an essory. Mystic Water was manageable for Castform¡¯s size, but the Damp Rock was heavier andrger than Castform. Without Altaria¡¯s help, Castform couldn¡¯t have used it.

    ¡°So, you can¡¯t be careless in this Pok¨¦mon Contest. I might let you use Mystic Water depending on the situation, but don¡¯t even think about the Damp Rock.¡±

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 Chapter 226: Mauville Conference Begins

    Chapter 226: Mauville Conference Begins

    Terrance has been studying four stonestely: Damp Rock, Smooth Rock, Heat Rock, and Icy Rock.

    Mystic Water is kept in a small container. Even though Terrance wants to understand its underlying principle, he doesn¡¯t dare to open the container for fear of losing the precious water inside.

    The water droplet is something that can enhance a Pokemon¡¯s affinity for the Water Type¡­ Terrance was really curious about how this works.

    And how can the four stones such as Damp Rock affect the weather, but no matter how Terrance theorizes or imagines, he can¡¯te up with a convincing exnation.

    ¡°Evolutionary stones, Dragon Orbs, Dragon Scales¡­ these belong to a system of strange items that contain immense energy, which Pok¨¦mon can absorb.¡±

    ¡°As for Mystic Water¡­the way it forms differs from these items. The energy within it likely cannot be absorbed, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t need to be preserved so carefully. If giving it to a Pok¨¦mon to drink could grant this affinity, Mystic Water wouldn¡¯t need such special packaging¡­¡±

    Drink it¡­

    Terrance¡¯s eyes lit up. He had the impulse to try it, but he couldn¡¯t bear to waste the Mystic Water, and he was unsure of any side effects.

    However, the chances of it being harmful were probably low¡ªhe couldn¡¯t believe others hadn¡¯t thought of it before.¡°I¡¯ll study Mystic Waterter when I have free time, and the four stones too as their principles are still unclear.¡± There are many mysterious items whose underlying principles remain unexined. These items are generally formed naturally, a gift from nature and the world, unlike man-made tools. Understanding their principles has always been a challenge in academia.

    ¡°If I can figure out the principle behind the four stones and enable Castform to manipte the weather without relying on them¡­ wouldn¡¯t that mean¡­¡± Terrance looked at Castform with high expectations.

    The more he thought about it, the more Terrance felt that the gifts from the Weather Institute were truly timely. For Castform and himself as a Trainer, they had essentially mapped out a growth path.

    Terrance and Castform just needed to thoroughly understand these items to grow and stand on their own.

    ¡°My Castform is different from other Castforms. It has an incredible affinity for rainy weather, something that no other Castform can match. Perhaps this might be an entry point. By first using Damp Rock to find a way in, I can then study other rocks¨C¡°

    This gave Terrance a direction for training his new partner, Castform.

    Altaria still needed to perfect the ¡°Erase¡± technique and continue growing in other aspects at the current pace.

    Mismagius was primarily practicing ¡°Lucky Chant.¡± If this move could be sessfully incorporated into its illusion creation, Mismagius¡¯ illusion skills would go through a qualitative leap. Additionally, Mismagius has the best energy control among Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, which is its advantage. It is also highly adept at varying its moves, so this aspect should not be neglected.

    Growlithe had learned re Blitz, meeting Terrance¡¯s criteria for evolution. However, to ensure a better evolution and to develop and umte a better foundation, Terrance ns to observe for a while longer.

    Even if Growlithe evolved now, there weren¡¯t many opportunities to showcase its skills, so there was no rush.

    ¡°If Growlithe doesn¡¯t like other moves, then there¡¯s no need to force it to master those practical moves. However, it must still practice them enough to handle critical situations. At the very least, it should be able to handle tricky situations. The more moves it knows, the better.¡±

    Growlithe¡¯s main training focus remained on ¡°me Wheel,¡± ¡°re Blitz,¡± and ¡°Agility,¡± which were the moves he spent the most effort on.

    After evolving, Growlithe¡¯s learning ability andprehension would improve, allowing it to further grasp the signature move of the Arcanine family, ¡°Extreme Speed,¡± and attempt to learn the Electric Type move ¡°Wild Charge¡±¡­

    ¡°Should I¡­ wait?¡±

    Terrance frowned, hesitating about Growlithe¡¯s evolution. Wanting Growlithe to umte more was just an excuse tofort himself; he had another idea in mind.

    It was a double-edged sword.

    Even now, he was torn about whether to find an opportunity for Growlithe to learn this move.

    Outrage!

    Theoretically, there are records of Growlithe learning this move. Although it is very rare¡ª almost negligible¡ª but it does exist!

    Terrance sighed. Outrage is more like a state, a method of driving oneself into a ¡®frenzy¡¯ through an internal factor simr to Dragon Type bloodline.

    In Terrance¡¯s understanding, this move deeply triggers one¡¯s ferocity, fully unleashing theirbat instincts, but the side effects are also quite significant!

    Even with proper control, one must endure the unavoidable side effect of falling into a state of confusion after frenzied attacks. If not mastered well, one might even fall into confusion and start to go berserk uncontrobly right after using it.

    This is why Terrance hasn¡¯t decided whether to have Growlithe learn this move. If Growlithe¡¯sbat style were more normal, he wouldn¡¯t be so cautious. But with Growlithe¡¯s fighting style,bined with Outrage¡­ If not controlled well, Terrance could imagine the consequences¡­.While it can temporarily grant powerfulbat instincts, it could also put Growlithe in an irreversibly dangerous situation.

    Growlithe¡¯s fighting style is direct, brave and fierce, which means it is destined to fight its opponents head-on, thereby increasing the risk if Outrage either fails or ends abruptly.

    However, if Growlithe could master Outrage, it could elevate its formidable battle style to the peak, granting it immensebat power for a while. Terrance felt that if Growlithe favored this path, Outrage could be meaningful.

    ¡°Forget it¡­ let¡¯s not think about it for now.¡±

    Terrance sighed, looking up at the sky, leaving it to fate.

    ******

    Three dayster, the Mauville Conference began.

    Due to the Hoenn Desert incident, it was unprecedentedly grand this time, with tickets selling out in just one day.

    Terrance had registered early, which was rare for him. But what made him happiest wasn¡¯t the conference starting.

    It was¡ª

    After over two months of separation, Crown Academy had sent news.

    Kirlia¡­evolved!

    The news came from Akon, who had sent two updates on Kirlia¡¯s growth during this period. Throughout this time, the Kirlia that was forcibly evolved by psychic power spent it under the observation of those Professors and Breeders.

    However, after two months, those people had to shake their heads in resignation. It seems that Kirlia, despite evolving, still couldn¡¯t learn any new moves during this two-month period, leading them topletely give up.

    But this oue was what Kirlia had most hoped for, as it then received the long-desired Dawn Stone. Under the stimtion of that powerful energy, it sessfully evolved into Gade!

    ¡°Great, this is the third Pok¨¦mon Contest. After winning this, only three more remain.¡± Terrance smiled, looking forward to meeting the newly transformed Gade. Then, with full confidence, he left the hotel, heading to the Mauville Conference¡¯ venue.

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 Chapter 227: Unexpected PokÃ©mon

    This time¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest was going to be extraordinary. Not only is there arge number of participants, but Raoul Contesta and Mr. Sukizo have also decided to stay in Hoenn to serve as judges for the event.

    With these two at the Pok¨¦mon Contest, and in a big city like Mauville City, the scale is destined to be grand.

    In fact, it was because of Terrance. After he announced that he would participate in the Mauville Contest next, the news spread quickly. Naturally, these two also got the news, so¡­ they included Mauville City in their itinerary. [TN: Hey guys, I have been making a mistake from the start; I¡¯ve been using Conference, instead it should be Contest since thesepetitions are for Coordinator. Conference is used when it is apetition for Trainers.]

    On the panel of judges, Nurse Joy greeted the two of them. The three obviously coborated often, so they were not unfamiliar with each other. Below, Hoenn¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest Announcer Vivian announced the opening speech, and then the primary judging began.

    Over a hundred contestants took the stage one by one. Most contestants couldn¡¯t deliver impressive performances, giving the outstanding Coordinators a chance to shine.

    After dull performances, a magnificent one would often stir the audience¡¯s enthusiasm.

    Terrance stayed alone in the lobby the whole time, not even taking the time to watch others¡¯ performances. He seized every moment to impart some ideas and knowledge to Castform.

    Unlike Beautifly and Altaria, who were already very familiar with Pok¨¦mon Contests and had trained for a long time, Castform was starting from scratch, with very little preparation time. It was actually the hardest to meet Terrance¡¯s performance expectations for Castform.

    Castform¡¯s performance had to showcase its own characteristics and create a stunning visual or sound effect, or perhaps an impact in some other way. In short, it had to give a certain shock to the audience¡¯s five senses to deliver the most stunning performance.Terrance put a lot of thought into nning the performance for Castform, who is starting from scratch.

    It wasn¡¯t over yet. Aftering up with the idea, Castform had to understand it to perform perfectly.

    Unable to achieve maximum effect through long practice sessions, Terrance could only keep reminding Castform, instilling some ideas into it.

    ¡°With your Rain Dance,pleting this series of techniques isn¡¯t hard. Just do as I say, stay calm, and it¡¯ll definitely go smoothly,¡± Terrance said to Castform before going on stage.

    ********

    ¡°The next contestant is¡ª¡± Seeing the name, Vivian felt a jolt of surprise, and then announced expectantly.

    ¡°Contestant Terrance!¡±

    ¡°Terrance¡ª¡±

    Immediately, the audience seats and panel of judges all turned their attention to him.

    ¡°Come on, let me see your next performance¡­¡± Raoul Contesta thought to himself.

    Sukizo opened his squinted eyes, also full of anticipation.

    Nurse Joy smiled slightly; she had already heard about Terrance from her cousins in Verdanturf Town and Lilycove City.

    ¡°Here hees, here hees¡ª¡± Yui grabbed Yuu Tachibana¡¯s wrist and said.

    ¡°I heard it.¡± Yuu Tachibana responded helplessly.

    Not only the two of them, but there was also a group of spectators who came from Lilycove City just to watch Terrance¡¯s next Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Terrance wore the outfit he specially prepared for the Pok¨¦mon Contest, a white shirt and trousers, and calmly walked towards the stage.

    ¡°Come out, Castform.¡±

    Throwing the Pok¨¦ Ball, Castform¡¯s small, gray body appeared on the stage, surprising most of the spectators.

    ¡°Castform?¡± Sukizo was surprised.

    ¡°It¡¯s not Altaria¡­¡± Yuu Tachibana was a bit disappointed. In her view, even Beautifly didn¡¯t have as much advantage on the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s stage as Altaria. If Terrance could be well-known as a duo with Altaria, just like Wace and Milotic, it would be great.

    ¡°I wanted to see Beautifly¡¯s performance,¡± Yui whispered.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡± Not only the audience supporting Terrance but even Raoul Contesta, on the judges¡¯ panel, was puzzled. Changed Pok¨¦mon again?

    ¡°With the skills of that Altaria, it could easily push him to the position of Top Coordinator¡­so why?¡± Raoul Contesta was puzzled. Based on his understanding of Terrance, this approach didn¡¯t align with Terrance¡¯s previous behavior at all.

    What others didn¡¯t know was that, in Terrance¡¯s mind, the five Pok¨¦mon Contests before the Grand Festival were all a prelude. Whether it was Altaria, Growlithe, Mismagius, or Castform, even if they had advantages over Beautifly, the final stage of the Grand Festival was still reserved for Beautifly.

    Beautifly was born for the Pok¨¦mon Contest, while the others had their own pursuits. Only Beautifly was wholly dedicated to the Pok¨¦mon Contests!

    In these five contests, Terrance¡¯s five Pok¨¦mon will take turns appearing, with Beautifly only appearing once, but it will also be the first appearance. During this time, everything that happened was paving the way for Beautifly to appear on the final stage.

    Even with the weakest racial talents andcking innate qualities, through hard work, it could still aim for the final stage and the most dazzling title. Carrying the initial promise and the expectations of the Old Green House, they wouldplete this journey of dominance!

    ¡°Now is not the time for you to appear. The four Pok¨¦mon Contests in between¡­ is the groundwork for you to build up your strength and gather your power before striking with all your might!¡±

    Both Terrance and Beautifly were still immature and needed to build up. Therefore, these four contests were the best opportunities for each of them to umte strength.

    Although Beautifly had participated in two Pok¨¦mon Contests, it had not yet disyed its full strength. Furthermore, it is still growing¡­ How Beautifly will ultimately appear on stage remains a mystery!

    Terrance¡¯s finalpetitors might guess it would be Altaria, Mismagius, Arcanine, or Castform, as these Pok¨¦mon were equally dazzling. Beautifly, on the other hand, would be the biggest trump card.

    ¡°Begin, Castform, Rain Dance.¡±

    Amidst the anticipation of the crowd, Terrance quietly issued thismand.

    Rain Dance?

    The audience began to wait, looking at the stage with great interest, but before they could react, in the blink of an eye, the sky was already covered with dark clouds!

    ¡°How could it be¡­¡± Joy covered her mouth in surprise.

    ¡°This speed¡­ does Castform not need any preparation?¡± Everyone who knew the move Rain Dance, both spectators and contestants, were stunned, watching the dark clouds crackle with electricity.

    At the same time, Castform transformed, from its gray and white body to a formbining dark clouds and raindrops.

    ¡°So amazing¡ª¡± Castform¡¯s transformation was new to most people, which made them focus even more intently.

    Clouds gathered one after another, forming a dark mass. The crackling lightning gave a sense of oppression, but there was no sound of thunder, which made everyone feel relieved as they quietly waited.

    Drip! Drip! Drip!

    Rain started to fall, but because of this, most people were puzzled. The stage was soaked with rainwater, but¡­ what exactly was Castform going to perform?

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 Chapter 228: Double Rainbow

    Chapter 228: Double Rainbow

    The raindrops pattered down, and then, as quickly as they started, they stopped.

    Everything was so calm and sudden that it left everyone bewildered.

    Castform also performed nothing further.

    ¡°Uh¡­¡±

    Everyone was stunned, including the three judges on the panel, who looked equally puzzled.

    ¡°This performance style¡­..is very different from before,¡± Raoul Contesta remarked.

    ¡°However, for a Castform, pulling off a Rain Dance like this is pretty perfect,¡± Joymented, viewing it from the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s perspective.

    At that moment, some members of the audience furrowed their brows, seemingly deep in thought.

    ¡°It feels like¡­ I¡¯ve seen this before.¡± They closely observed the dark clouds and the figure of Terrance on the stage.Suddenly, one person¡¯s eyes lit up, and they eximed, ¡°He seems to be the Trainer who challenged the legend!! One of the four!¡±

    This person¡¯s words instantly caused a stir. Those who understood what was said immediately fixed their gaze on Terrance, scrutinizing him closely.

    ¡°It really is him!¡±

    ¡°I remember his dark brown-colored hair¡­¡±

    Some were in shock, realizing that one of the famous four Trainers had nowe to challenge a Pok¨¦mon Contest?

    Could it be that¡­ he is a Coordinator?!

    ¡°Do you remember that video¡­ the rainstorm that suppressed Regirock¡¯s sandstorm¡­¡±

    Someone said this softly, reminding the others.

    Then, another person said in disbelief, ¡°Could it be that it wasn¡¯t Altaria¡­ but this Castform!¡±

    Due to the angle in the video, Castform, who was on Altaria, was not directly captured, but the crucial Rain Dance left a deep impression on those who had seen the video.

    ¡°Yes¡­ maybe it really was Castform. Remember, there was a Hydro Pump from the sky, and Altaria can¡¯t use Hydro Pump, right?¡±

    Suddenly, some people looked at Castform in surprise. The Rain Dance it performed on stage seemed ordinary, vastly different from the one in the video, which confused them even more.

    ¡°Use the powerful Rain Dance!!¡±

    ¡°I remember there was also Thunder, right?!¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s take a look at that rainstorm again!!¡±

    For a moment, the audience became noisy, and the staff were busy trying to maintain order.

    Besides, those who hadn¡¯t seen the video looked utterly baffled, not understanding why some spectators were reacting so strongly.

    ¡°It seems¡­ this Terrance did something incredible before?¡± Raoul Contesta on the judges¡¯ panel muttered in surprise.

    ¡°Wait a moment¡ª¡±

    Afterpleting the Rain Dance, there was no follow-up from Terrance and Castform. Just as Vivian was lost in thought, she suddenly noticed that Castform had changed.

    From its Rainy Form¡­ it had transformed into the fiery Sunny Form!

    ¡°A change in form¡­ means a change in weather.¡± Someone familiar with Castform¡¯s traits looked up above the stage.

    Sure enough, while they were distracted by themotion¡­ the dark clouds hadpletely disappeared!!

    Instead, a dazzlingrge ball of light now hung in the sky, looking incredibly warm.

    ¡°Wait¡ª¡±

    A spectator with a perfect viewing angle rubbed his eyes and said, ¡°I must be seeing things.¡±

    He kept rubbing his eyes, and when he opened them again, his mouth dropped wide open, unable to close for a long time.

    ¡°This is¡ª¡±

    As time passed, people from all angles saw the slowly emerging mirage, a flood of overwhelming colors.

    Where the dark clouds once were, appeared pathways leading straight to the stage, like colorful ribbons.

    Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet¡­

    The seven colors blended together, forming a stunning spectacle.

    ¡°A rainbow¡ª¡±

    Someone stared in awe as the entire stage was covered in colorful ribbons, creating a breathtaking scene.

    Two massive rainbows, one high and one low, seemed to envelop the stage. In the center stood Castform in its Sunny Form, more prominent than ever before.

    ¡°Amazing¡­ how did they do it¡­¡±

    Countless people were stunned by the double rainbows. Rainbows are amon natural phenomenon, and everyone was used to them, but creating them artificially¡­ and two of them¡­ it was simply unimaginable.

    Even though everyone knew about rainbows, not many delved into their principles.

    This led to these slowly emerging rainbows after a in rainfall being so astonishing.

    Terrance sighed in relief, looking at the proud Castform without saying much, though he was genuinely happy inside.

    It seems Castform really put its heart into it¡­Double rainbows; they were even beyond Terrance¡¯s initial expectations.

    Terrance¡¯s idea for the performance was to create a rainbow by utilizing Castform¡¯s Rain Dance and Sunny Day to produce the effect!

    To make the performance more impactful, Terrance had meticulously taught Castform the principles of double rainbows. However, given the high difficulty, he settled for asking Castform to create at least a single rainbow as a fallback.

    A single rainbow was the backup n, meant to ensure sess if the double rainbow attempt failed. It was much simpler inparison, but to his surprise¡­Castform seeded directly, which made Terrance very happy.

    Compared to a single rainbow, these two massive rainbows were even more impactful.

    ¡°A rainbow¡­ I see.¡± The judges stared at the rainbows in awe, not expecting such a change.

    ¡°Rain Dance and Sunny Day showcased Castform¡¯s abilties, and this rainbow directly highlights its coordination skills!¡±

    ¡°Without a doubt, another stunning performance.¡± The two judges had seen Terrance¡¯s performances three times, and each was more surprising than thest. They couldn¡¯t fathom what goes on in Terrance¡¯s mind that he is always able to give them such surprises.

    Rainbow is an optical phenomenon in meteorology. When sunlight shines on water droplets in the air, the light is refracted and reflected, forming an arch of seven colors in the sky,monly seen after rain.

    Compared to a single rainbow, double rainbows are lessmon. The secondary rainbow is formed by sunlight undergoing two reflections inside water droplets. When sunlight passes through a water droplet, it is refracted, reflected inside the droplet, and then refracted again as it exits. The light that undergoes one reflection inside the droplet forms the primary rainbow that peoplemonly see. If the light undergoes two reflections inside the droplet, it produces the secondary rainbow.

    ¡°Double rainbows¡­ require precise angles of sunlight and specific distribution of water droplets in the air.¡±

    ¡°The hardest part is controlling the moisture in the air. This Castform has excellent sensitivity to humid air,¡± Joy noted.

    ¡°Looks like we underestimated him. Although Castform¡¯s nurturing falls short of Altaria¡¯s, its performance was no less impressive thanks to its unique abilities! He has a deep understanding of his Pok¨¦mon!¡± Raoul Contesta eximed.

    A round of enthusiastic apuse broke out as Terrance bowed and left the stage. As for the score?

    Anything less than a perfect score was out of the question.

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 Chapter 229: Castformâ€™s battle

    Chapter 229: Castform¡¯s battle

    Terrance walked back to the lobby, drawing a lot of attention along the way.

    Some wanted to get to know Terrance, some asked about Regirock, and some¡­

    When Terrance finally had a moment of peace, the primary judging was already over. He nced at the eight Coordinators who passed; they all seemed to be new faces.

    Out of a hundred Coordinators, only eight passed. It was very cruel but also simple¡ªas long as you understand Pok¨¦mon Contests, everything is easy.

    However, this time it was a bit different. Terrance, in the lobby, heard some discussions.

    ¡°Kyosuke¡­ isn¡¯t he the runner-up of this year¡¯s Ever Grande Conference?¡±

    ¡°I saw that too¡­Kyosuke of the Desert. He was highly favored to be the winner, but midway through, a powerful Trainer from Kalos came out of nowhere and snatched our Hoenn¡¯s Ever Grande Championship.¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s a Trainer, right? Why is he participating in a Pok¨¦mon Contest?¡±

    As Terrance walked past the water cooler, he inadvertently overheard these conversations and looked at the young man on the big screen.Kyosuke of the Desert, huh¡­

    Any Trainer given an epithet is not an ordinary person.

    Winner contender of the Ever Grande Conference?

    Terrance took note. Although the Ever Grande Conference might seem like a ¡°preliminarypetition¡± to some, in the vast Hoenn, only one Champion emerges each year, and it¡¯s clearly not that easy.

    Being the runner-up¡­ is a very awkward position.

    A regional League Conference¡¯s champion gets the opportunity to participate in the ¡°Champion League,¡± which is the highest standard of tournament for Trainers. It is a tournament which determines the Elite Four and the Elite Four Champion.

    So, for some influential people, only winners of tournaments like the Ever Grande Conference are worth nurturing and recruiting because they have the qualification to be a ¡°Master.¡± The runner-up does not have this qualification; they must start over next year, passing through the Ever Grande Conference again to qualify for the Champion League.

    Of course, there are other ways to challenge the Elite Fours besides the League Conference. For example, Gym Leaders have the qualification to directly participate in the Champion League!

    ¡°First opponent¡ª¡±

    ¡°Little Qi.¡±

    After the grouping, Terrance found his match. The second round, his opponent was a Coordinator named Little Qi.

    ******

    ¡°Alright, everyone¡¯s highly anticipated secondary judging, Contest Battle, is about to begin!¡±

    ¡°The first two contestants to take the stage are Kyosuke and Hiraki.¡±

    Vivian continued thementary, introducing the next contestants to the audience.

    Apart from Terrance, Kyosuke had the highest poprity. This person was also somewhat special; being a Trainer, his Pok¨¦mon did not quite ¡°fit¡± the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    ¡°Roar¡ª¡±

    A giant creature over two meters tall appeared. Its fierce expression and roar made the opposing contestant step back in fright.

    Tyranitar.

    Alongside Kanto¡¯s Dragonite, Hoenn¡¯s Metagross and Smence, and Sinnoh¡¯s Garchomp, it is a rare and powerful ¡°Pseudo-legendary¡± Pok¨¦mon.

    Kyosuke¡¯s opponent, Hiraki, swallowed hard, feeling immense pressure. After sending out his Linoone, he seemed a bit at a loss.

    As expected, this Contest Battle ended with Trainer Kyosuke¡¯s overwhelming victory. In the face of such powerful strength, Linoone was unable to capitalize on its own strengths and find an opportunity to defeat its opponent through ¡°appeal points.¡± Therefore, it lost quickly.

    ¡°Too weak.¡± Kyosuke shook his head. He only came to Mauville City after hearing news about Regirock. As for the Pok¨¦mon Contest, he was merely curious.

    However, he didn¡¯t expect his opponent to be so easily defeated.

    Even the Pok¨¦mon sent out was the fragile-type.

    Absent-mindedly shaking hands with his opponent, Kyosuke walked off the stage. Most people noticed his attitude and couldn¡¯t help but feel quite annoyed.

    But that¡¯s just how it is. Most Trainers, like Kyosuke, think Pok¨¦mon Contests aren¡¯t very interesting.

    ¡°Tyranitar, huh?¡± Terrance watched the match with great interest. If he won, his next opponent would be Kyosuke.

    Castform against Tyranitar. To Kyosuke, it probably seemed like another boring match.

    Terrance didn¡¯t mind. He just smiled and prepared for his uing battle.

    His opponent was named Little Qi. As they both stepped onto the stage, Terrance noticed Little Qi kept staring at him, making him a bit puzzled.

    ¡°Second match of the Contest Battle¡ª¡±

    ¡°Now, begin!¡±

    ¡°Come out, Roselia.¡±

    ¡°Castform.¡±

    Castform¡¯s opponent was a petite Grass-type Pok¨¦mon with three thorns on its head, green leaves covering its body like a dress, and long eyshes framing its closed eyes.

    Additionally, this Pok¨¦mon had a blue rose on its left hand and a red rose on its right. It danced gracefully as it entered the stage, looking elegant. Inparison, Castform¡¯s entrance was a bitckluster.

    ¡°Your Castform can turn into Water Type and Fire Type, right?¡± Little Qi asked.

    ¡°If it turns into Fire Type, it will have the type advantage.¡±

    Terrance paused, then smiled, ¡°Are you influenced by that Trainer just now? This is the Coordinator¡¯s stage.¡±

    ¡°Castform, Rain Dance.¡±

    Without much thought, Terrance gave the order. If he used Sunny Day, although it would give a type advantage, the preparation time was too long. This wasn¡¯t a performance match but a battle¡­and in terms of Castform¡¯s Fire Type mastery, it could be said to be the type it was weakest in.

    In contrast, even though Water Type was a type disadvantage, Castform could still gain a significant edge!

    Moreover, Castform had more than just Fire and Water Type moves up its sleeve.

    ¡°Rain Dance¡ª¡± Little Qi¡¯s pupils shrank, surprised that Terrance gave up the type advantage and still ordered Rain Dance.

    In that instant, Little Qi hesitated. Instinct told her to interrupt Castform¡¯s transformation, butmon sense made her wait quietly. Once Castform¡¯s Rain Dance seeded, it would turn into Water Type due to the weather, putting Roselia at a greater advantage.

    The order at her lips went unsaid, and in that moment of distraction, Castformpleted its transformation.

    This was the speed of Rainy Form¡¯s transformation. If it were Sunny Form, with its rtively slower speed and Little Qi¡¯s definite intention to stop it, Terrance couldn¡¯t guarantee Castform could sessfully transform.

    Seeing Castform in its Rainy Form, Little Qi took a deep breath, recognizing an opportunity!

    ¡°Roselia, Magical Leaf!¡±

    With a simplemand, a perfectly executed Magical Leaf wasunched. The leaves flew at tricky angles and high speed, clearly one of Roselia¡¯s signature moves. With a ¡°whoosh,¡± the leaves flew straight at Castform.

    ¡°Woo~¡± Suddenly, before the leaves arrived, a violent gust of wind whipped up under the dark clouds. The power of the wind was so strong that every spectator could hear the intense rush of wind pressure.

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 Chapter 230: Second half

    Chapter 230: Second half

    Hurricane Move!

    Hurricane in Rain Dance!

    In an instant, no matter how exquisite Roselia¡¯s Magical Leaf was, the sudden onught of a fierce Hurricane, the leaves, as if without support, were crushed into pieces by the powerful wind pressure. Roselia let out a scream, feeling a sharp pain in its head. The connection between it and Magical Leaf was severed by Hurricane, causing it immense damage.

    ¡°This¡­¡± Little Qi looked on in disbelief. It wasn¡¯t just her; most of the audience also had expressions as if they¡¯d seen a ghost. If this Hurricane had been from a Dragonite or even a Pidgeot, they could have epted it. Buting from Castform¡¯s tiny body¡­ it didn¡¯t seem like it could contain such astonishing energy.

    Terrance remained expressionless. It wasn¡¯t a myth that some Dragonair were called rain gods in ancient times. Wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, these elements were naturally familiar to Castform after perfectly merging with the Dragon Orb.

    After crushing the Magical Leaf, the Hurricane didn¡¯t stop and continued towards Roselia. Facing the Hurricane, Little Qi was rmed and quickly ordered, ¡°Hold steady!¡±

    In the blink of an eye, Roselia grewrger, with the two roses on its hands emitting a dazzling light. Then, Roselia opened its eyes, thrust its arms into the ground, and its entire body glowed.

    All this happened in an instant. When the Hurricane passed, Roselia stood there unharmed, allowing Little Qi¡¯s racing heart to gradually calm down. However, her clenched fists still revealed her nervousness.

    ¡°A clever defense¡ª¡± Vivian eximed, ¡°Roselia faced the raging Hurricane by first using ¡®Growth¡¯ to enhance its physique, then stabilized itself by rooting into the ground and used ¡®Synthesis¡¯ to mitigate the impact of Hurricane. What an excellent idea.¡±Indeed, it was impressive. Terrance was slightly surprised, as it was his first time seeing Roselia¡¯s defensive method. However, the match had to continue. Terrance stepped forward and continued in a deep voice, ¡°Thunder.¡±

    In this weather, Roselia¡¯s Synthesis was merely squeezing out its stored energy, which wouldn¡¯tst long and it would copse on its own over time even if he didn¡¯t attack.

    Castform swayed, and the dark clouds in the sky began to move. With a ¡°boom,¡± a lightning bolt shot down towards the spot where Roselia was rooted.

    Fierce.

    For the series of moves that Castform used, from Hurricane to Thunder, the audience and judges could only give such an evaluation. Who would have thought that such a tiny body could contain so much energy?

    ******

    Two minutester, the entire stage became Castform¡¯s domain. As the dark clouds moved, Roselia had nowhere to escape. In the end, its appeal points were gradually erased by Castform.

    Terrance easily won. Since it was its first time participating in a Contest Battle, Castform was still a bit unustomed, so Terrance took his time during the match to let it gain more experience.

    ¡°Next, my opponent is Kyosuke.¡±

    The battle with this Little Qi was fairly ordinary. Castform hadn¡¯t disyed many of its abilities yet; it was just a basic confrontation.

    After the battle, Little Qi stopped Terrance. At first, Terrance thought it was about the previous battle, but the reason surprised him. It turned out that he and Little Qi were ¡°old acquaintances,¡± but this went back to the Rusturf Tunnel incident two years ago. Moreover, the other had changed her hairstyle, so it was understandable that Terrance didn¡¯t recognize her.

    Expressing surprise and astonishment, Little Qi said, ¡°Since you¡¯ve defeated me, don¡¯t lose to that Trainer next. Show him that Coordinators aren¡¯t to be underestimated!¡±

    Terrance knew she was referring to Kyosuke¡­

    Unlike Contest Battles, this battle might be closer to traditional battles in a certain sense.

    Without exceptional coordination skills, facing the intense pressure from the opponent¡¯s Tyranitar would be impossible. Just Tyranitar¡¯s aura alone could make half of the Pok¨¦mon lose their will to fight.

    Coincidentally, Castformcked this kind of coordination skill. It joined toote, and finding a way to counter the opponent within the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s rules would be much more challenging.

    The next battle was in the second half. Terrance sat in the lobby, carefully recalling Tyranitar¡¯s abilities and battle style, feeling a bit of anticipation.

    After the other two Contest Battles ended, the staff came to inform Terrance of the next match time.

    ¡°Contestant Terrance, good luck!¡± said the staff member before leaving, causing Terrance to pause and then smile in response.

    Without needing anyone else to say it, he was determined to win. However, the reason wasn¡¯t soplicated¡ªsimply put, he needed to im that Ribbon for himself and wouldn¡¯t allow any mistakes for any reason.

    As for the opponent being too strong, that was not a reason Terrance could ept.

    ¡°Terrance,e over here.¡± In the contestants¡¯ passageway, Little Qi suddenly appeared and called Terrance over.

    Terrance was a bit puzzled but still walked to the corner and asked, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±

    Little Qi didn¡¯t look happy and said with a displeased attitude, ¡°Just now, that Trainer named Kyosuke had another verbal altercation with a contestant.¡±

    Terrance understood and smiled, ¡°Kyosuke¡¯s doing again?¡±

    Little Qi was taken aback and said, ¡°¡­It¡¯s his attitude. Some contestants couldn¡¯t stand Kyosuke¡¯s disdainful attitude and argued with him, and then Kyosuke actually mocked us Coordinators.¡±

    ¡°In that case, you should show your strength to make him respect you,¡± Terrance said. Ignoring Little Qi¡¯s astonished expression, he walked out of the passage.

    Terrance knew why Little Qi came to him; it was simply to cheer him on. Coordinators being looked down upon by Trainers wasn¡¯t a new thing.

    But Terrance didn¡¯t ce much importance on these verbal disputes.

    Moreover, he didn¡¯t think Kyosuke could represent all Trainers, nor could he represent all Coordinators. cing such hopes on others¡­ forget it.

    Even if he wanted to bring honor to Coordinators, it wasn¡¯t something they, who hadn¡¯t even obtained the title of Top Coordinator, could represent. Doing so would only bring more shame to Coordinators.

    And that was the reality. A runner-up of The Ever Grande Conference left all the contestants of a Pok¨¦mon Contest in the dust and crushed them.

    Kyosuke, among the Trainers, can hardly be considered anything significant. Simrly, Terrance, among Coordinators, wasn¡¯t famous either.

    This kind of quarrel caused by personal feelings waspletely unnecessary. Itcks both substance and significance, and represents nothing. Instead of this, it¡¯s better for all Coordinators to work hard to improve themselves. That was the right path.

    ******

    ¡°Contest Battle, first match of the second half¡­ The contestants are Kyosuke, and¡­ Terrance!!¡±

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 Chapter 231: Castform vs Tyranitar

    Chapter 231: Castform vs Tyranitar

    When Vivian introduced the contestants, the eyes of Raoul Contesta on the panel of judges darted around. Another traditional Trainer was participating in the Pok¨¦mon Contest, and this one had even been a runner-up in The Ever Grande Conference. If this person were to win a Ribbon, it would undoubtedly be quite irritating for the current Pok¨¦mon Contest, even though such urrences weremon in Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    The upper echelons of the Pok¨¦mon Contest didn¡¯t oppose Trainers participating because Coordinators are also Trainers. All participants are potential Coordinators. However, Kyosuke left a different impression on Raoul Contesta.

    Kyosuke was a quintessential traditional Trainer, with no connection to Coordinators. His experience and teamposition clearly indicated that he was a Trainer striving for the title of Master. As for developing him into a Coordinator, it was like showering affection on an uninterested party.

    ¡°Kyosuke of the Desert¡­ just one step away from qualifying for the Champion League. Terrance, do you think you can defeat him?¡± Raoul Contesta nced at Terrance. Even though Terrance was a Top Coordinator, his battle strength might not match Kyosuke¡¯s. But this was a Pok¨¦mon Contest, and it was here that Terrance would be tested.

    If Terrance lost, it would be understandable. But if he won, it would showcase his value.

    On the stage, both sides sent out their Pok¨¦mon. Kyosuke chose Tyranitar, while Terrance still opted for Castform.

    Unlike the previous battle where it was looked down on, although Castform was quite tinypared to Tyranitar, Kyosuke regarded it seriously.

    ¡°You¡¯re the Trainer from that video, right?¡± Meeting for the first time, Kyosuke¡¯s opening question surprised Terrance.

    ¡°The one who fought Regirock,¡± Kyosuke added.Terrance responded, ¡°Yes, I was one of them.¡±

    Kyosuke¡¯s eyes lit up with curiosity. ¡°I¡¯m really interested in that Regirock but regrettably I don¡¯t have a chance to catch it. But you fought Regirock, so you must be different from the previous Coordinators. I remember a heavy rain in the video; that must have been your Castform¡¯s doing.¡±

    Terrance smiled but didn¡¯t reply. The match had already started, and Kyosuke also noticed, instantly bing serious. ¡°In that case, I¡¯m going to use my full-strength. Tyranitar, raise a Sandstorm!¡±

    ¡°Roar¡ª¡±

    Tyranitar roared at the sky and pped its hands, shattering a massive Energy Ball that transformed into sand.

    ¡°Impressive, creating a Sandstorm without any sand. But are you that eager to know if that rainstorm was Castform¡¯s doing?¡± Terrance stepped forward, smiling, and gave Castform a look.

    Castform nodded, showing no fear of the approaching sandstorm. The Mystic Water around its neck swayed, and in an instant, strong winds blew, dark clouds gathered, thunder roared, and rain poured down. The speed was not slower than Tyranitar¡¯s sandstorm formation, and in fact, the rainstorm¡¯s power surpassed that of the sandstorm.

    ¡°Castform has really suppressed Regirock¡¯s sandstorm. Now, even without Damp Rock, Castform with Mystic Water has no problem suppressing Tyranitar¡¯s sandstorm,¡± Terrance thought. Under thebined force of wind and rain, the sandstorm Tyranitar created quickly disappeared from the stage without posing any threat.

    Kyosuke was momentarily stunned but then snapped his fingers indifferently. ¡°Stone Edge!¡±

    This might have been the most violent battle ever seen on a Pok¨¦mon Contest stage. Tyranitar struck the stage with great force, causing countless dark stones to erupt and rush toward Castform. The emerging stones riddled half the stage with craters, making it no longer look like a Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    However, the ferocity of the Stone Edge perfectly harmonized with Tyranitar, highlighting its arrogant and wild nature.

    ¡°Wow!¡± Even Nurse Joy couldn¡¯t help but inwardly exim at the power of the Stone Edge. It was no wonder so many Coordinators lost so quickly. Facing such a powerful attack, how could Coordinators, who were only good at performances, possibly win?

    ¡°The rumor is that when Tyranitar goes berserk, it can causendslides, tten rivers, and sometimes even necessitate redrawing maps,¡± Terrance thought in awe. ¡°So, can this Tyranitar reach that level?¡±

    ¡°Castform, Hydro Pump!¡±

    Faced with the surgingyers of Stone Edgeing from the ground, Terrance remained calm. Castform, equallyposed, unleashed a powerful Hydro Pump towards the ground at the precise moment the sharp stones closed in. The immense impact sent Castform¡¯s light body soaring high into the clouds.

    Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

    Dark stones erupted from the stage, shrouding the entire stage in smoke, causing the audience to hold their breath. Such power¡ªif Castform had taken it head-on, there would be no chance of survival.

    The crowd was in an uproar.

    ¡°This is¡­¡± Someone looked at the stage. The once smooth stage was now covered with uneven rock pits, devoid of any t surface. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but look up. Castform had used Hydro Pump¡¯s force to fly into the sky. They saw it with their own eyes, so¡­ what happens next?

    ¡°The beauty of destruction¡­¡± Sukizo shook his head. It was rare for a Coordinator to use a Pok¨¦mon like Tyranitar in a Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Kyosuke, as a Trainer, was a first-timer, but he avoided the twomon mistakes of first-time contestants.

    The first mistake is to deliberately conform to the theme of the Pok¨¦mon Contest, making Pok¨¦mon perform empty, shy moves.

    The second mistake is fighting purely with passion,pletely ignoring the appeal points.

    Kyosuke¡¯s Tyranitar, with its battle style, inadvertently matched the contest¡¯s rules because of its unique traits¡ªits ¡°arrogance¡± and ¡°wild¡± destructive power.

    ¡°I¡¯m afraid¡­ Terrance is in for a tough battle. Compared to Tyranitar, Castform is inherently much weakerpared to Tyranitar. If he had used Altaria, the situation might have been significantly better,¡± Raoul Contesta remarked.

    Most people noticed Terrance¡¯s disadvantage. Tyranitar and Castform¡­they arepletely opposite types of Pok¨¦mon.

    If most had to choose, they would pick Tyranitar for its formidable strength and rarity. In contrast, Castform seemed more like a girl¡¯s pet¡­

    ¡°Is that so?¡± Terrance responded.

    Boom! Boom! Boom!

    Bolts of lightning, not at all inferior to the earlier Stone Edge, struck down, sweeping across the ruined stage towards Tyranitar, leaving everyone in awe.

    ¡°Boom!¡± Everyone¡¯s ears were jolted, and they stared in disbelief at the lightning bolt that had grown even thicker.

    Back in the Safari Zone, Terrance was startled by the lightning even though he was far from Castform. Castform¡¯s mastery of Rainy Day, now enhanced by Mystic Water, had imbued the rain with even stronger energy. How could it be weak?

    ¡°Roar!!¡±

    Facing the iing lightning, Tyranitar roared furiously. Following Kyosuke¡¯smand, it pped its hands, creating a ck wave that shed with the lightning.

    Bang!

    The stage was once again enveloped in smoke.

    ¡°What a spectacle,¡± Raoul Contesta remarked.

    When people think of Tyranitar, its terrifying destructive poweres to mind.

    But when people think of Castform, they think of its strange ability to change the weather.

    The astonishing thing was that Castform used its ¡°weather¡± ability topete with Tyranitar¡¯s ¡°destructive power.¡± This was truly¡­

    Unprecedented.

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 Chapter 232 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 232 *Title Hidden*

    Raoul Contesta had seen many Trainers participate in Pok¨¦mon Contests. Coordinators, when facing powerful Trainers, would focus on several areas like dodging, countering, and appeal points, gradually weakening their opponents while avoiding direct confrontations.

    But from Terrance, he witnessed a different approach.

    Your move is fierce, so is mine.

    As the smoke cleared, Castform hadnded on the uneven ground, facing Tyranitar.

    Terrance and Kyosuke exchanged nces. With 3 minutes and 51 seconds left, the battle continued!

    As time went on, the battle would only be more intense.

    ¡°Castform has strong offensive power, but it¡¯s defense is its weak point,¡± Kyosuke thought. Whether it was Hurricane, Thunder, or the Hydro Pump with its powerful impact, even Tyranitar couldn¡¯t afford to take a direct hit, lest it lose appeal points or worse, get affected.

    But on the other hand, if Tyranitar managed to touch Castform, thetter would suffer severe injuries!

    ¡°Go, Tyranitar, Earthquake!!¡±Tyranitar¡¯s heavy body pressed against the ground, causing the earth to resonate violently. The uneven ground trembled intensely, making Castform shake and nearly get buried by rocks.

    Time ticked away. Tyranitar needed to be wary of Castform¡¯s moves, while Castform had to be even more cautious of Tyranitar¡¯s attacks. The back-and-forth heightened the tension.

    Facing a Tyranitar that could cause widespread destruction with a single attack, Terrance felt helpless. Besides Hydro Pump, Castform seemed to have no effective way to dodge.

    ¡°This is Castform¡¯s weakness¡­¡± Terrance thought.

    Castform¡¯s variations were too few, and the opponent was clearly no weakling.

    Everyone watched as their appeal points fluctuated. For the moment, Terrance seemed to be in a disadvantageous situation.

    However, the most important thing was the decisive move.

    In the end, seizing thest opportunity to find the opponent¡¯s weakness and capitalize on the crucial moment will determine the oue of this battle.

    Bang!

    At a certain moment, rocks were hurled from Tyranitar, blocking Castform¡¯s movement. Then, a terrifying face flew over, imprinting itself on Castform, making it shudder.

    Seeing this, everyone was shocked, realizing things were not looking good.

    ¡°It¡¯s Scary Face!¡±

    ¡°Oh no, Castform is in danger.¡±

    Affected by Scary Face, Castform seemed to be stimted by something and stood there nkly.

    ¡°Heh¡­ it¡¯s harvest time.¡± Kyosuke nced at the time, which was approaching the end, and smiled faintly. Although Terrance had struggled for so long, Tyranitar was unbeatable.

    ¡°Give it the final blow, Stone Edge¡ª¡±

    Kyosuke swung his arm, exuding a fearless aura that matched Tyranitar¡¯s.

    ¡°Oh no, how will Contestant Terrance respond?!¡± Vivian, deeply engrossed in the fight, eximed, feeling nervous.

    ¡°It¡¯s over,¡± Terrance thought.

    He nced at the time, then at the dissipating clouds, and smiled.

    Facing Stone Edge, for the first time, he didn¡¯t have Castform dodge because it wasn¡¯t necessary anymore. For the first time in the entire contest, he was about to use his best move ¡°Protect¡±, which had been reserved until now.

    Bang!

    Everyone watched the stage tensely, but¡­following a shocking roar, most spectators¡¯ expressions changed.

    They couldn¡¯t believe their eyes. In fact, they didn¡¯t want to believe that a single move could achieve this.

    At this moment on the battlefield, one, two, three, dozens¡ªcountless Castforms filled the stage to the brim, creating a stunning spectacle.

    ¡°Double Team?¡±

    Someone eximed. How was this possible? Such a quantity of Double Team¡ªno Pok¨¦mon could pull this off¡­ this surpassed the move¡¯s limits, something never heard of!

    ¡°Are there hundreds of them?¡± someone asked.

    Even Tyranitar and Kyosuke were stunned by the sight before them. The move hadn¡¯t caused any damage, and the scene before them left them momentarily dazed.

    It wasn¡¯t that their mental fortitude was weak, but this Double Team challenged their very perception.

    ¡°I call it¡­Multi Double Team,¡± Terrance said. [*It¡¯s trantion could also be Multiple Shadow Clone.]

    ¡°Boom!!¡±

    Raindrops started falling again. Seeing this, Kyosuke¡¯s expression changed drastically, and he quickly ordered, ¡°Earthquake!¡±

    He wanted to find the real one, to locate the true Castform among the hundreds.

    However, the Earthquake was still one step too slow. What happened next was beyond everyone¡¯s imagination¡ªcountless Castform simultaneously used their move as powerful Hydro Pumps sprayed in all directions, without any order or pattern, making thempletely unpredictable!

    ¡°Why are they shooting in that direction?¡±

    ¡°No, some are heading towards Tyranitar too!¡±

    In that instant, chaos reigned on the stage.

    Tyranitar couldn¡¯t defend against the Hydro Pumpsing from all directions. Though some Double Teams vanished under the Earthquake, some still remained, and it was toote to think further.

    A powerful Hydro Pump hit Tyranitar¡¯s chest. The chain of shocking events left everyone in disbelief. With Tyranitar crying out in pain and half kneeling on the ground, Kyosuke¡¯s appeal points dropped to zero, causing the entire arena to erupt in excitement.

    ¡°It¡¯s an illusion¡­¡± Nurse Joy said in astonishment.

    Upon careful observation, She noticed that most Castform¡¯s actions and expressions were incredibly synchronized. Even with Double Team, it was impossible to replicate them so perfectly.

    Moreover, the attack trajectories of some Hydro Pumps were perplexing. And the fact that some clones didn¡¯t disappear immediately under Earthquake attack was unthinkable for those familiar with Double Team. Any external force would typically make the clones vanish¡ªthis wasmon knowledge. Yet, Castform¡¯s clones remained intact.

    This was no longer just Double Team.

    ¡°A mirage.¡± Recalling Terrance¡¯s performance in the primary judging, someone suddenly understood.

    A mirage, also known as a fata morgana, is a natural phenomenon caused by the refraction and total reflection of light. It¡¯s an optical illusion where the light reflected from objects is refracted by the atmosphere, creating a virtual image.

    However¡­the conditions required for this mirage are far more stringent than those needed to form a rainbow!

    The appearance of a mirage is closely rted to geographic location, conditions, and specific weather characteristics at particr times. It requires extremely strong temperature anomalies. In fact, Tyranitar¡¯s destruction inadvertently helped Terrance in this final step. Amidst the intense battle and several intentionally missed Fire-type moves by Castform, some areas untouched by the rain became extremely hot.

    With the intense heat below and the rain swirling above; after nearly 5 minutes of calction by Castform, at thest moment, it finallypleted this illusion, thanks to the rapid switching between Sunny Day and rain clouds.

    Coupled with Castform¡¯s genuine Double Team, the angle of the sunlight from Sunny Day created by Castform was deliberately controlled to create an enhanced Double Team effect.

    Terrance had devised three different strategies for Castform against Tyranitar. This was one of them¡ªthe safest but requiring the longest preparation.

    ¡°I¡¯ve won.¡± Looking at the incredulous Kyosuke, Terrance shook his head. This was still a Pok¨¦mon Contest; the abilities of Pok¨¦mon had to be utilized reasonably.

    Kyosuke lost because of this. From the beginning, Terrance had been setting up for these final seconds, and at thest moment, he managed to turn the situation around.

    ¡°He won¡­¡± Raoul Contesta recalled the countless clones, and didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry.

    Even now, some of the audience still didn¡¯t understand what had happened. Castform¡¯s control over the changes in Sunny Day was done entirely within the smoke, and the rapid change of Rainy Day was too fast for anyone to notice clearly¡­

    ¡°How many changes were hidden in this?¡± the judges spected. Even they hadn¡¯t grasped the deeper meaning behind Terrance¡¯smands to Castform at the start.

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 Chapter 233: The 3rd Ribbon

    Chapter 233: The 3rd Ribbon

    Defeating Kyosuke in this battle was seen as a miracle by everyone, especially those who didn¡¯t expect Castform to win. Seeing those hundreds of clones at the end left them speechless with shock

    For the first time, they realized that moves could be used in such a way. They understood that the effects of moves weren¡¯t set in stone and that certain moves,bined with the unique characteristics of Pok¨¦mon, could change in a variety of ways.

    ¡°Incredible¡­¡± The panel of judges began to evaluate the practical value of thebo ¡°Illusion ? Double Team¡± performed by Castform. They were amazed to discover that, in any situation, this is a textbook-stylebo move with extremely high practical value.

    Unlike typicalbo moves, this Double Team required a lot of professional knowledge and tested the Trainer and Pok¨¦mon¡¯s ability to control the battle. Additionally, from the very start of the fight, Castform and Terrance, who had nned this, were under significant pressure.

    Any mistake in the middle could have caused their entire n to copse. This was also a test of the mental fortitude of the Trainer and Pok¨¦mon. In this setting, Tyranitar initially had the upper hand. However, with the appearance of the ¡°Double Team¡± that had been nned from the beginning, even if Kyosuke still had full appeal points, he would have likely lost many points under this unprecedented advancedbo move. Not to mention, his appeal points were already running low.

    ¡°Hey¡­ Yuu.¡± Yui tugged at her dazed friend, her gaze toward Terrance and Castform changing, now filled with admiration.

    ¡°Hehe¡­ Hehe¡­¡± Yuu Tachibana held her forehead,ughing out loud. ¡°So interesting. This Terrance used Castform to go head-to-head like a Trainer and then ended it perfectly like a Coordinator. Amazing.¡±

    The Coordinators, including Little Qi, watched as Kyosuke was defeated by Terrance. But for some reason, they felt no joy or pride as Coordinators. Looking at Terrance, their eyes were full of envy, wishing they were the ones who had defeated Kyosuke.

    Little Qi recalled what Terrance had said and came to a realization, shaking her head in disappointment. Indeed, as Terrance had said, being looked down upon by Trainers, the only way to experience the true joy of pride was to reim your dignity yourself.¡°Is that Pok¨¦mon really Castform¡­¡± Nurse Joy doubted her own knowledge.

    ¡°If nothing unexpected happens next¡­¡± Raoul Contesta observed. If nothing unexpected happened, this Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s winner would be Terrance for sure.

    Kyosuke¡¯s arrogance had suppressed all the Coordinators here, but Terrance defeated him in such a stunning manner.

    Terrance has now built up a strong momentum. The next person to advance to the finals likely won¡¯t be able to defeat him.

    As most people predicted, in the final match, Terrance¡¯s Castform did not disy the exaggerated Double Team. However, even so, with precise control over rain clouds, it put its opponent through a tough battle and unsurprisingly defeated them.

    By the end of the Mauville Contest, Terrance officially earned his third Ribbon, taking another step closer to the Grand Festival, just two steps away.

    ¡°Mr. Terrance¡­ Mr. Terrance¡­¡± Just like after the Lilycove Contest¡¯s closing ceremony, Terrance was once again surrounded by the audience, even more so thanst time. Facing this situation, Terrance had already expected it and smiled, saying, ¡°The city where people mingle with nature.¡±

    Leaving this message, Terrance embarked on his journey alone.

    As Terrance prepared to head to the next city, unbeknownst to him, a news spread out that one of the Trainer who had challenged Regirock was a Coordinator, surprising many people.

    Additionally, some parts of Terrance¡¯s performances from regr Pok¨¦mon Contests, which were originally not supposed to be publicly avable, were edited and posted online.

    Electric Whirlpool, Silver Meteor Shower, Articuno Ice Sculpture, Double Rainbow, and¡­ Mega Double Team.

    Mega Double Teambo caused the biggest sensation. The reason was simple: unlike previous performances, this Mega Double Team received high recognition from many Trainers, who considered it to be an extremely valuable and advanced technique for battles.

    In other words, it could be used in real battles and was useful for the entire Trainermunity.

    Mega Double Team was the name given by the public, and it was the most widely epted name. In fact, there were other names like Multi Double Team and Illusion Double Team, but Mega Double Team was the most catchy.

    Hundreds of Double Team¡­ With this, countless Trainers began to imitate this move, researching the principles, training their Pok¨¦mon, and constantly refining and coordinating. However, those who seeded¡­ were very few.

    This move had strict requirements rted to weather conditions, and only a few Pok¨¦mon could perform it. Even among these few Pok¨¦mon, extensive training was necessary. When it came to weather expertise, most people thought of Dragonair and Castform. However, as a Pok¨¦monparable to Tyranitar, the skill of this move is not so important, and Dragonair¡¯s proficiency in weather was only limited to Rainy Day. Although it can manage other conditions, it was not as proficient as Rainy Day.

    In contrast, Castform was more bnced, but this doesn¡¯t include Terrance¡¯s Castform. His Castform is practically a duplicate of Dragonair. Even so, it excels in Sunny Day and Hail in a way that Dragonair cannot match.

    In terms of Rainy Day, Castform was inferior to Dragonair. In terms of Sunny Day, it was inferior to Nales and Torkoal. In terms of Snow, it was inferior to Abomasnow. While it may not excel in any single condition, it is proficient in all of them. This well-roundedness allows Castform to easily create Rainbow and Mega Double Team.

    Castform had impressive control over both snow and sunshine, surpassing 99% of other Pok¨¦mon. Therefore, it couldbine these moves seamlessly. So, if one wanted to imitate this highly specialized Castform, only Castform itself could achieve it¡­

    However, who would be willing to raise a not-so-powerful Castform just for this Mega Double Team?

    If Terrance¡¯s Castform hadn¡¯t absorbed the power of the Dragon Orb, it wouldn¡¯t have been able to defeat Tyranitar.

    Thus, Terrance¡¯s Mega Double Team was extremely difficult to replicate. Even though everyone knew the principles, very few could seed in it. And even if they did, it wouldn¡¯t be as valuable in actual battle as Terrance¡¯s. Once most people realized this, they would probably give up.

    In addition, the Petalburg Contest, which will take ce in a month, also became the destination for many Pok¨¦mon Contest supporters to gather.

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 Chapter 234: Petalburg Woods

    Chapter 234: Petalburg Woods

    On this day, Terrance traveled from Mauville City to Petalburg Woods. Along the way, he passed through Verdanturf Town¡¯s Rusturf Tunnel and then went straight through Rustboro City before entering Petalburg Woods. Terrance had taken this route at least twice before. He was somewhat frustrated by the location of the Pok¨¦mon Contest; Petalburg City was the easiest ce for him to reach. The other location, unless he took a boat, is too far to walk to before the contest ended.

    After entering Petalburg Woods from Rustboro City¡¯s entrance, the surroundings immediately turned dark. Petalburg Woods wasrger than Farbor Woods, and the paths were more difficult to traverse. Coupled with the dark environment, it was a route few Trainers liked to take.

    ¡°Ahh!¡± Terrance was startled, feeling he had stepped on something. He took out a shlight and shone it into the bushes, then his face turned dark.

    ¡°Paralyze Heal?¡± Terrance picked it up with two fingers. Judging by the packaging, this bottle of Paralyze Heal hadn¡¯t been used yet, but because he stepped on it, the medicine inside had already been squeezed out.

    ¡°It¡¯s useless¡ª¡± he muttered with a look of disdain, tossing it back on the ground. It was clear that some careless Trainer had lost it in the dark environment.

    ¡°Mismagiusss~~¡± Terrance called out Mismagius, stroked his chin with one hand, and pondered, ¡°In this kind of environment, your eyesight is the best. While paying attention to the surroundings, also check the ground for any ¡®valuable items¡¯¡­¡±

    ¡°Oh right, it would be good to let out Growlithe too, its nose is quite keen.¡±

    A sh of white light.

    ¡°Arwooo¡ª¡±Bang!

    Terrance assumed a defensive stance, squatting low to brace against the impact.

    ¡°Cough¡­¡± He shook his numb arm and nced at the discarded Paralyze Heal, his eye twitching slightly.

    ¡°Remember¡­don¡¯t randomly eat things you find on the ground.¡± He instructed Growlithe. With that, the man, the dog, and the ghost continued forward.

    Along the way, Growlithe was full of fighting spirit, even wanting to battle a Shroomish it spotted. Terrance was startled and quickly stopped it, worried that Growlithe might identally breathe out a fireball, which would have been a disaster for Terrance.

    In response, Growlithe shook its head and nudged Castform¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball.

    ¡°Are you saying¡­even if a fire breaks out, Castform can use Rain Dance to extinguish it?¡± Terrance asked, his face turning dark.

    ¡°Arf~~¡± Growlithe nodded.

    ¡°No means no.¡± Terrance said firmly, which made Growlithe unhappy. It quickly indicated it would only use Tackle, so Terrance reluctantly let it go.

    But to Terrence¡¯s further frustration, Growlithe¡¯s reckless behavior yielded no results, instead it got itself covered in spores. The little guy had dashed into Shroomish¡¯s habitat and, without hesitation, let out a howl, scaring the Shroomish into scattering.

    As they fled, the Shroomish released spores to fend off their pursuer. To make matters worse, Growlithe recklessly charged into the cloud of spores, prompting an exasperated Terrance to have Mismagius retrieve it.

    When Growlithe returned, it was as if it was drunk, lying dazed on the ground. Terrance had no choice but to administer potion to heal it, then returned it to its Pok¨¦ Ball, abandoning the thought of finding ¡®valuable items¡¯.

    ¡°Mismagiusss~~¡± Terrance and Mismagius continued onward. Without Growlithe, their pace quickened, but before they exited the forest, Mismagius began to issue a warning.

    Terrance¡¯s brow furrowed, and he and Mismagius quickly hid behind a tree. It wasn¡¯t long before over a dozen Wurmple came scurrying over in a panic.

    ¡°What is this¡­¡±

    Each of the Wurmple was severely injured. If not treated soon, their lives could be in danger. Terrance released Beautifly to investigate the situation.

    Soon, Beautifly returned andmunicated with Mismagius, who nodded and ryed the information to Terrance through an illusion.

    The source of the problem waspetition in the wilderness. Every month, a flock of Taillow would fly to Petalburg Woods to hunt. The Wurmple were their primary targets. These injured Wurmple were the lucky ones that managed to escape the Taillow¡¯s ws.

    However, even those who sessfully escaped were badly injured.

    Terrance sighed and shook his head, instructing Mismagius and Beautifly to prepare to leave.

    This was the normalw of the wild, and he had no reason or right to intervene.

    But to Terrance¡¯s surprise, Beautifly agitatedly blocked his path, pleading with him.

    ¡°Buzz~~¡± Beautifly circled a few times, expressing its inability to stand by idly. Terrance fell silent.

    ¡°No.¡±

    ¡°Just by yourself, you can¡¯t handle a flock of Taillow. Even if I intervened and drove them away, fewer Wurmple would survive in the long run.¡±

    Beautiflynded dejectedly on the ground. It had once been chased by Taillow before escaping to the Old Green House. Seeing this situation once again¡­it was understandably distressing.

    ¡°Sigh!¡± Seeing Beautifly looking downcast, Terrance sighed and said, ¡°Although I can¡¯t let you drive away the Taillow, I can help heal the injured Wurmple to ease their suffering. Whether they canpletely escape the Taillow will be up to their own fate.¡±

    Understanding Beautifly¡¯s feelings, Terrance felt helpless. The best he could do was help these injured Wurmple who managed to escape the Taillow once.

    ¡°Buzz~~¡± Beautifly lifted its head, eyes full of hope, and nodded, regaining its spirit.

    Taking a deep breath, Terrance took out his backpack and said, ¡°To help heal the Wurmple, the Potions we have won¡¯t be enough. There are Oran Berries in Petalburg Woods. I¡¯ll leave the task of gathering them to you. As for how many Wurmple we can help¡­ we¡¯ll just do our best.¡±

    Beautifly nodded and flew off.

    It understood that blind assistance could cause more harm. Giving those severely injured Wurmple a second chance was the only thing Terrance and Beautifly could do without disrupting thews of the wild.

    Of course, given the vastness of Petalburg Woods, Terrance couldn¡¯t save many of the severely injured Wurmple. He mainly wanted to soothe the gentle heart of Beautifly.

    Thus, Beautifly searched for Oran Berries and injured Wurmple while Terrance processed the berries into a paste suitable for the Wurmple to absorb. Working together, they moved through Petalburg Woods.

    Terrance didn¡¯t rush to leave. He and Beautifly had set a time and they would naturally leave at that time, and Beautifly understood this¡­..

    Returning to ¡®wild¡¯ lifestyle after a long time, Terrance stayed temporarily in Petalburg Woods with Beautifly while training Mismagius¡¯ moves.

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 Chapter 235: Ranger

    Chapter 235: Ranger

    ¡°Traveling makes you lose track of time¡­¡± Terrance sighed and then changed the subject, saying, ¡°There I go being sentimental again.¡±

    Terrance used a cultivation tool to process Oran Berries into a paste and added it to an empty squeeze bottle, then stretched.

    He had been really busy with tasks like these for a while, making at least 15 Oran Berry medicinal paste every day.

    Some Wurmple¡¯s injuries were too severe to be quickly alleviated by simply eating Oran Berries. That would not help the Wurmple¡¯s external wounds heal quickly. Compared to that, a regr healing spray would be much more effective, but unfortunately, Terrance had run out of them. So, he had to resort to making medicinal paste.

    This season was when conflicts between Taillow and Wurmple were most intense, with countless Wurmple getting injured every day. Even though Beautifly has been running around trying to heal as many Wurmple as possible, the situation was not showing any signs of improvement.

    cing the bottle down, Terrance felt a bit heavy-hearted. The Wurmple they saved today might fall under Taillow¡¯s ws again tomorrow. In truth, their efforts seemed somewhat futile, driven merely by Beautifly¡¯s ¡°empathetic¡± experiences.

    Terrance shook his head, deciding to indulge Beautifly¡¯s whims, as it didn¡¯t really affect much, except making him and Beautifly tired.

    ¡°Beautiflyyyy~~¡± The shadow of a butterfly flew over. Terrance stood up, knowing Beautifly had again found injured Wurmple, and quickly grabbed the bottle to follow Beautifly.

    Under a tree, several Wurmple with big eyes were huddled, looking dispirited. The red spikes on their backs were broken in several ces, and their bodies were covered in horrifying scars. Given Wurmple¡¯s soft bodies, these injuries were indeed disastrous.These were the most pitiful-looking Wurmple Terrance had ever seen. They must have endured great suffering and paid a high price to escape from Taillow. Such a huge price wasn¡¯t worth it, as they would soon lose their lives due to their severe injuries¡­

    It¡¯s sad to say, but that¡¯s how nature works. Terrance sighed and said softly, ¡°Don¡¯t move, I¡¯ll apply some medicine.¡±

    The ointment made from Oran Berries and other materials by Terrance could be well absorbed by Wurmple¡¯s skin, though the process was inevitably painful. The more severe the injury, the more unbearable the ointment¡¯s effects.

    It wasn¡¯t pain but the extreme cold and itching on the wound that involuntarily made Wurmple want to rub against something.

    ¡°Beautiflyyyy~~¡± Beautifly voiced its anxiousness, as Wurmple¡¯s actions were akin to giving up theirst lifeline.

    This was just a minor episode. The process of treating Wurmple¡¯s wounds wasn¡¯t always peaceful. If Beautifly wasn¡¯t there to help calm them, Terrance¡¯s workload would be overwhelming. Even so, he was terribly exhausted, and he still had to train Mismagius for the primary judging of the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Terrance had already figured out the process and was now discussing with Mismagius how to make it more impactful, which was the hardest part.

    It was the seventh day of Terrance¡¯s stay in Petalburg Woods and thest day of his agreement with Beautifly.

    Terrance was treating the injuries of a Wurmple when he heard the sound of pping wings. He frowned and turned around to see several Taillow swooping down to attack the injured Wurmple.

    ¡°Alright¡­ this is thest day, I¡¯ll allow you to stop them once,¡± Terrance said, turning back.

    ¡°Beautiflyyyy~~¡±

    Beautifly, hearing this, nodded happily, then its expression turned serious. With a p of its wings, the several Taillow immediately tumbled over and plunged headfirst into the ground, knocked out cold.

    Then, countless Stun Spores were scattered, and the Taillow, shaking their wings, woke up from their stupor and wanted to fly away. They usually wouldn¡¯t give up on chasing their prey, but this time the situation was too strange and they didn¡¯t even know how they lost. They wanted to counterattack, but they didn¡¯t even know where to start, feeling powerless.

    Terrance had a knowing expression. Beautifly had merely pped its wings a few times, but given its current sensitivity to air currents, dealing with smaller, lightweight Pok¨¦mon like Taillow was easy. By calcting Taillow¡¯s flight path and disrupting the wind speed, Beautifly made Taillow lose their flight bnce, causing them to fall from the sky.

    It was a boring battle. The wild Taillow were no longer the match of the Wurmple that was chased three years ago.

    ¡°Hey¡ª¡ª¡±

    ¡°What are you doing?¡±

    Terrance sighed and stood up. Trouble really never ends.

    This trouble, however, was not something that could be easily resolved.

    It was an elderly man in a ck bodysuit and orange outerwear, carrying a long rope on his waist. Despite his age, he looked spirited, but at this moment he was ring at Terrance.

    Seeing the outfit, Terrance immediately recognized the person¡¯s identity: a Ranger.

    They are responsible for overseeingrge forests like Petalburg Woods, preventing emergencies and safeguarding the forest.

    The Ranger was named Akino, an old hand who had spent most of his life in Petalburg Woods. One of his few pleasures was catching Trainers like Terrance who ¡°disrupt the forest ecosystem¡± and giving them a good scolding.

    After listening to the old man ramble for a long time, Terrance finally got some peace and heard the old man ask, ¡°Do you know the consequences of what you¡¯re doing?¡±

    Terrance replied, ¡°Driving away the Taillow will lead to an overpoption of Wurmple. The forest trees will suffer severe damage, some Pok¨¦mon depending on the forest vegetation will face food shortages, leading to a vicious cycle, and Wurmple will face a more severe extinction crisis than being hunted by Taillow¡­¡±

    Terrance spoke eloquently, one point after another, almost causing Ranger Akino¡¯s eyes to pop out. Wasn¡¯t this the exact lecture he had prepared for the inexperienced Trainers? Why is it the other way around today and he is the listener now?

    Looking strangely at Terrance, Old Man Akino studied him for a moment, confirming that he wasn¡¯t a Trainer he had previously educated, and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡®Since you know, why did you still intervene?¡¯

    Terrance waved his hand, sincerely saying, ¡°Just this once, it won¡¯t affect the forest.¡±

    That was true. One Trainer alone couldn¡¯t affect the entire Petalburg Woods. But what Old Man Akino feared was a group of unaware Trainersing to drive away the Taillow. One person might not be enough, but a Trainer can have up to six Pok¨¦mon. If more peoplee and stay longer, the flock of Taillow would be helpless.

    Without the threat of Taillow, Wurmple could safely eat nts without any worry, store energy and evolve, then breed more Wurmple¡­ which would ruin the forest.

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 Chapter 236: Fishing

    Chapter 236: Fishing

    Seeing that Terrance wasn¡¯tpletely clueless, Old Man Akino suddenly lost interest. Trainers who asionally stepped in like this were not umon, and it wasn¡¯t a big deal. It just so happened that he encountered one and thought he could kill some time out of boredom.

    However, it seemed he hit a wall. The other party didn¡¯t fall for it and instead analyzed things logically, leaving him speechless.

    ¡°Heh heh¡­¡± Akinoughed dryly, ¡°You¡¯re a naughty one, huh!¡±

    Terrance feigned innocence as he recalled Beautifly, nning to leave Petalburg Woods.

    ¡°Wait¡­ you¡¯ve been in Petalburg Woods for a while now, haven¡¯t you?¡± Old Man Akino suddenly asked.

    ¡°Uh¡­ that¡¯s right.¡± Terrance replied.

    He looked at his clothes and shrugged. The way he looked, anyone could tell.

    Old Man Akino continued, ¡°Since you¡¯ve been here for so long, are you interested in staying a bit longer?¡±

    After speaking, he looked up at the sky and said in a deep voice, ¡°It¡¯s almost the season when the Wurmple all evolve together. In no more than three days, the Taillow flock will retreat, and the surviving Wurmple, who have umted enough energy, will evolve in session through two stages.¡±¡°Three more days?¡± Terrance asked in surprise.

    The old man nodded, wanting to see what was the extent of Terrance¡¯ abilities. It had taken him decades in Petalburg Woods to figure out the migration and evolution patterns of the Wurmple and Taillow during this season. He didn¡¯t believe Terrance knew this as well.

    Terrance really didn¡¯t know¡­but he may not know of the exact timing, he did have a decent understanding of Wurmple¡¯s habits.

    ¡°Sure.¡± Terrance agreed immediately. By then, hundreds of Silcoon and Cascoon would evolve simultaneously due to some special reason, a rare sight.

    Terrance mainly wanted Mismagius to see it. Watching such a magnificent scene and simting it would be great training.

    ¡°You really have a good eye, haha.¡± The old man said. This kind of situation wasn¡¯t something every Trainer could encounter easily. Experiencing it could enhance a Trainer¡¯s mindset and perspective. However, what he didn¡¯t know was that Terrance had already witnessed therge-scale evolution of Nosepass.

    The old man gave Terrance a simple wee. During this period, he was the Ranger on duty for Petalburg Woods. The workload wasn¡¯t too heavy, so his days were generally quite rxed.

    ¡°Here¡­ take this.¡± As they waited for Silcoon and Cascoon to emerge, and with the Taillow flock about to retreat inrge numbers, Terrance stopped worrying about healing Wurmple. Old Man Akino settled him in and didn¡¯t let him stay idle. He took out a fishing rod and handed it to Terrance, and he took one for himself as well.

    ¡°Come, fish with me for a while.¡± Old Man Akino said.

    Terrance looked puzzled, ¡°Fishing? I don¡¯t know how.¡±

    In both his past and present lives, he has never had any fishing experience¡­Moreover, he believes that this activity has nothing to do with him at all.

    ¡°Fishing is also a form of training for a Trainer. I¡¯ll teach you.¡± Old Man Akino said slowly, ¡°Otherwise, simply waiting around will be too boring.¡±

    Terrance wanted to say it wasn¡¯t boring; he still needed to train his Pok¨¦mon. But seeing the old man already holding a fishing rod, he figured he might as well apany him for a while.

    But he couldn¡¯t help but wonder, ¡°How can fishing be training?¡±

    He¡¯d heard of Trainers who trained through battles, through travel experiences, through studying knowledge and through training their strength, but fishing¡­

    Terrance calmed down. Although he didn¡¯t understand fishing, he knew there were certain steps. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry and, with the old man, found a smallke, took a wooden stool, and sat down.

    After a while, the old man had already caught a Magikarp, but he released it again.

    After sitting for a while longer, Terrance¡¯s fishing rod finally moved, but when he reeled it in¡­ the prey had already escaped.

    Terrance didn¡¯t get discouraged, but after several more attempts, he still hadn¡¯t caught anything, and even he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit frustrated.

    ¡°Heh heh¡­¡± Old Man Akino chuckled at this but didn¡¯t say anything. Terrance could only continue fishing. This continued for dozens of attempts. The old man had already caught many Magikarp and Barboach, releasing them again. As for Terrance¡­ he still had zero catches.

    During this process, Terrance was initially impatient with this new activity. But remembering Old Man Akino¡¯s words, he realized he was being too hasty. He then slowly calmed down and continued fishing earnestly, one attempt at a time.

    By dusk, Terrance still had no sess. He waved his hand in resignation, and only then did Old Man Akino speak, ¡°The hook on this fishing rod is specially treated to avoid harming the prey. However, it also significantly increases the difficulty of catching anything. Without a few months of fishing experience, you can¡¯t expect to catch something every time.¡±

    Terrance had suspected as much. ¡°So, this training is about testing patience, right?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s part of it,¡± Old Man Akino said. ¡°It seems you¡¯ve realized this and done well. But there¡¯s another aspect, which is reaction and judgment.¡±

    ¡°Only with all three can you sessfully catch the prey.¡±

    Terrance had no words. He considered his reaction and judgment skills to be decent, but the fact remained that he hadn¡¯t caught anything.

    This was different from a Trainer¡¯s reactions and judgments in battles, but since he hadn¡¯t seeded, he let the old man say whatever he wanted.

    From then on, whenever he had time, Terrance would fish with the old man. On the third day, arge number of Taillow flew out of the forest, migrating in another direction. Terrance put down his fishing rod, knowing it was time.

    Therge-scale emergence of Beautifly and Dustox was just around the corner.

    The next morning, Old Man Akino led Terrance to a hidden ce where numerous Silcoon and Cascoon were gathered, at least several hundred. This was probably the spot in Petalburg Woods with the highest concentration of Silcoon and Cascoon.

    But to Terrance¡¯s surprise, there were already three people there.

    A man in a deep red jacket stood there, nked by a boy and a girl.

    ¡°Mr. Norman?¡±

    Old Man Akino walked over and said with some surprise, ¡°This is a rare guest.¡±

    Mr. Norman saw Akino and smiled, ¡°I promised to bring the kids to see this.¡±

    Akino chuckled and looked at Mr. Norman¡¯s two children, thinking they had a bright future ahead. After all, their father was known as the most powerful Trainer in Hoenn. Moreover, in the Hoenn League rankings, he was second only to the Elite Four.

    If one of the Elite Four were to retire, Mr. Norman would likely take their ce. However, Mr. Norman wasn¡¯t very interested in the Elite Four¡¯s duties. After all, he now had two children and couldn¡¯t easily undertake the dangerous tasks of an Elite Four member.

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 Chapter 237: May, Max

    Chapter 237: May, Max

    ¡°May, Max, this is Grandpa Ranger of Petalburg Woods. Say hello,¡± Mr. Norman told his two children.

    ¡°Hello, Grandpa Ranger,¡± the two kids said in unison.

    ¡°Hehe, good, good,¡± Old Man Akino responded with a smile.

    Shortly after, Terrance came into Mr. Norman¡¯s view. Although he was following behind the Ranger, Terrance¡¯s identity puzzled Norman.

    ¡°Mr. Norman, hello. I¡¯ve heard much about you. I¡¯m Terrance from Farbor Town,¡± Terrance introduced himself.

    Noticing the Pok¨¦ Balls at Terrance¡¯s waist and hearing his introduction, Mr. Norman realized, ¡°A Trainer, I see. You¡¯re wee to visit the Petalburg Gym anytime.¡±

    Terrance readily agreed, ¡°I¡¯ll definitely visit when I have the chance.¡±

    With that, Terrance turned his attention to the two children.

    May and Max should be part of the future main character¡¯s team; this much he knew. Especially May¡ªTerrance remembered she would be a Coordinator, though she hadn¡¯t discovered her path yet. With a famous Trainer as her father, her current goal, if not uncertain, seems to be to be a powerful Trainer like him.¡°Wow¡ª¡± Max¡¯s attention was fixed on the Pok¨¦mon. While Terrance and the others chatted, some Cascoon and Silcoon began to glow, their evolution seemingly ignited. One after another, dozens to hundreds of white lights shed, illuminating the area brilliantly.

    ¡°They¡¯re evolving! They¡¯re evolving!¡± Max eximed excitedly.

    May also watched the cocoons curiously, awaiting their transformation.

    Mr. Norman and Old Man Akino remained calm; they had seen this scene many times before. As for Terrance, he also observed the evolution process with great interest.

    In a moment, numerous cocoons began to break open. The newly evolved butterfly Pok¨¦mon pped their wings tentatively before taking flight one by one. At this moment, half of the forest canopy was soon covered by the green wings of Dustox and the gray and yellow wings of Beautifly, creating an enchanting, fairy-tale-like scene.

    As they gazed at the colorful sky, everyone wore an appreciative expression, each feeling differently. Max looked around excitedly, while May¡¯s eyes shone with an indescribable light as she watched the Beautifly.

    The two children, not yet of the age to be Trainers, were instantly captivated by the beautiful scene, their spirits soaring with the butterflies.

    This spectaclested a long time before the Beautifly and Dustox began to disperse. Watching the Pok¨¦mon fly away, May and Max felt reluctant but it couldn¡¯t be helped. Seeing this, Mr. Norman couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°There are so many Pok¨¦mon in the Gym, but I¡¯ve never seen you react like this.¡±

    Max said unhappily, ¡°We¡¯re already familiar with the Gym¡¯s Pok¨¦mon. I want one of my own.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re only five; it¡¯s still a long way before you can be a Trainer,¡± May said, dampening his spirits.

    ¡°Ugh¡­ I¡¯ve already learned all the basic Trainer knowledge. Why can¡¯t I be a Trainer now?¡± Maxined bitterly.

    Watching the yful banter among the family of three, Terrance smiled. ncing at the time, he said to Akino, ¡°Old man, it¡¯s gettingte. I should head to Petalburg City. Thanks for your hospitality these past few days.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re leaving¡­¡± Old Man Akino smacked his lips and waved his hand, ¡°Go on, take care on your way.¡±

    Terrance nodded and was about to bid Mr. Norman and others farewell when he remembered they were also from Petalburg City.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t we leave together?¡± Mr. Norman invited Terrance.

    ¡°That sounds good,¡± Terrance agreed.

    Mr. Norman had brought his two children to witness the scene of the cocoons transforming into butterflies. Once it was over, there was nothing more to do, so he nned to return to Petalburg City.

    On the way back, because Terrance was a foreign Trainer, Max stuck close to him, asking Terrance about his Trainer experiences. Terrance found that this kid was quite sharp, asking some strange questions, but fortunately he managed to handle it, avoiding embarrassment.

    However, during their conversation, he was quite impressed. Max didn¡¯t seem like a typical five-year-old; his knowledge could even rival some Trainers who had already been on their journeys.

    ¡°Terrance, you mentioned you¡¯re nning to participate in the Pok¨¦mon Contest in Petalburg City?¡± Mr. Norman pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°In that case, why don¡¯t you stay at the Petalburg Gym during this time?¡±

    Terrance was surprised and a bit puzzled as to why Mr. Norman would invite him like this¡­.

    ¡°Petalburg Gym is quiterge, and there are ces for guests to rest,¡± Mr. Norman exined with a smile.

    Despite this exnation, May and Max found it strange. Norman had met many Trainers, but he didn¡¯t often take the initiative to invite them to rest at the Gym.

    Norman had his own reasons. He didn¡¯t invite just any Trainer, nor did he pass every Trainer who challenged the Petalburg Gym. For that, the Trainer had to show potential and earn his recognition.

    Even though this was his first meeting with Terrance, he wasn¡¯t unfamiliar with Terrance. After some interaction, Norman finally remembered why Terrance looked familiar.

    It was from a highly popr battle that had taken ce in the Hoenn Desert some time ago.

    Terrance¡­ was one of the protagonists of that event.

    With Mr. Norman¡¯s keen eye, he could see that those four Trainers were not ordinary, especially the youngest, Terrance, who had the most potential. Most Gyms wererge, with enough space to amodate guests, and how that space was used depended on the Gym Leader¡¯s discretion.

    Terrance probably hadn¡¯t expected that video to bring him so much convenience and attention.

    ¡°Coordinator¡­ what¡¯s that?¡± May asked, puzzled.

    ¡°Don¡¯t you remember? When you were little, your mother took you to many Pok¨¦mon Contests, but you weren¡¯t interested, so she stopped taking you,¡± Mr. Norman said.

    ¡°When I was little¡­?¡± May looked bewildered, her memories of childhood fuzzy.

    ¡°Sis, you¡¯re so dumb, you don¡¯t even know what a Coordinator is!¡± Max jumped in, saying.

    Norman invited Terrance, and Terrance couldn¡¯t refuse, so he agreed to stay at the Petalburg Gym for the time being. There was just over a week left until the Petalburg Contest, and time was running short.

    He nned to use this week to finalize the preparations for Mismagius for the Pok¨¦mon Contest. This performance style was a significant challenge for Mismagius and, since its evolution, an innovative attempt to gradually improve its energy control and refine its illusion skills.

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 Chapter 238: Live broadcast of the Elite Four match

    Chapter 238: Live broadcast of the Elite Four match

    One advantage of staying at the Petalburg Gym is that it provided Terrance with arge training area right outside the gym, offering ample space for him to train his Pok¨¦mon.

    However, although he was staying at Petalburg Gym, to restore Pok¨¦mon¡¯s fatigue,pared to Terrance doing it himself, it was still faster to go to the Pok¨¦mon Center.

    Hearing that Terrance was going to participate in the Pok¨¦mon Contest, May and Max became interested in the contest. After some pestering, Norman agreed to let their mother Caroline take them to watch the Petalburg Contest in Petalburg City.

    During this period, Terrance didn¡¯t bother Norman, who had Gym Leader duties, and he also had to prepare for the Pok¨¦mon Contest. However, the two children, May and Max kepting to watch Terrance¡¯s training.

    ¡°Mismagius, are you ready?¡±

    ¡°Mm-hmm,¡± Mismagius nodded.

    May and Max looked on eagerly, curious about the surprise Terrance had for them. Momentster, their mouths were agape as they found themselves in a forest, surrounded by countless glowing cocoons and immersed in an endless sea of white light.

    ¡°This is¡­¡±

    They stood in shock. Wasn¡¯t this the same scene they saw in Petalburg Woods earlier?Now it was happening right in front of their eyes again?!

    Next, the birth of Dustox and Beautifly unfolded exactly as they had seen before. This time, however, May and Max were in the center of the evolution, making it visually more stunning and much more impressive than watching from a distance.

    ¡°What¡¯s happening¡­¡± They regained theirposure only to find themselves back in the Petalburg Gym with no trace of the forest or moths or butterflies.

    Terrance had a smile on his face. From their expressions, it was clear that the Mismagius¡¯s Illusion skill was a sess, perfectly recreating the scene they had seen before. The setting of an illusion skill varies inplexity¡ªmerely simting a very simple static image is the easiest and can be done by any Pok¨¦mon that knows Illusion skill.

    More challenging is creating a dynamic illusion, such as simting a flood, adding tremors to make the scene shake, giving those experiencing the illusion a feeling simr to an earthquake.

    An even higher level would be adding sound to the illusion.

    As for the finer details such as subtle movements and smells, it depends on the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s energy control. There are very few Pok¨¦mon that can achieve this level, let alone the one Mismagius demonstrated this time.

    Recreating the process of countless Wurmple evolving into a butterfly, considering the number of changes and details involved, is incredibly difficult. Not only the sheer number, but even the evolution of a single Wurmple tests a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s energy control. With hundreds of Beautifly and Dustox fluttering together, if Mismagius hadn¡¯t had a certain skill, there would have been collisions long ago. The fact that even May and Max, who had experienced the real scene, were captivated by this makes it even more outstanding.

    ¡°Very good¡­ but not enough,¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    ******

    Petalburg City, Pok¨¦mon Center.

    After training his Pok¨¦mon, Terrance came here to restore their stamina. But his timing was perfect as the center was crowded with Trainers gathered around arge screen, watching a live broadcast.

    ¡°It¡¯s Sidney¡­It¡¯s Sidney!!¡±

    Many Trainers cheered. Sidney was currently one of the Hoenn Elite Four, a Dark-type Trainer!

    At the same time, he¡¯s the only Hoenn Elite Four member from a purely civilian background.

    It is said that Sidney used to be a delinquent, but a life-changing event set him on the path of bing a Trainer. Despite many doubting him, he went on to win The Ever Grande Conference and secure a spot in the Champion League. After years of hard work, he stabilized his battle ranking in the top four for three years, eventually securing his position as an Elite Four member.! [*Champion League is themon word for all regional leagues. This should be the Hoenn League.]

    ¡°Has the first half of the Champion League ended?! Which Trainer made it through?¡±

    Someone in the know said, ¡°Steven Stone, heir to the Devon Corporation¡­¡±

    ¡°What a strong background¡­¡±

    Terrance looked over and paused. Indeed, it was Steven on the stage.

    ¡°He¡¯se this far already¡­¡± Terrance sighed.

    As the announcer introduced the backgrounds of both sides, the Pok¨¦mon Center erupted in noise again, with Sidney¡¯s supporters cheering the loudest.

    After all, Sidney¡¯s background resonates more with these Trainers, and as a current Elite Four member, he has gained many supporters. In contrast, Steven is less known to the public.

    ¡°When did this Steven qualify for the Champion League? I know the winners of the recent Ever Grande Conferences, and he¡¯s not one of them!¡±

    ¡°Did he use his background to get in through the back door¡­ That¡¯s despicable!¡±

    ¡°Hey, are you joking? A Trainer who went undefeated in the first half of the Champion League needs to use the back door?¡±

    ¡°Undefeated?! How-How is that even possible?¡±

    Every Champion League contestant was nearly at conference-winning caliber, and he is undefeated in such apetition with so many experts?

    ¡°I expect Steven to win. It¡¯s said that he won The Ever Grande Conference at just 12 years old, and now in his early twenties, he¡¯s aiming for the Elite Four¡¯s position¡­.It seems like he¡¯s already determined to win. This is his first time participating in the Champion League, and he¡¯s had the qualification for a long time but hasn¡¯t used it until now. Unless he¡¯s very confident, he wouldn¡¯t havee to participate.¡±

    ¡°I still feel Sidney will win¡­¡±

    ¡°Me too¡­¡±

    ¡°Well¡­ Even so, all the current Elite Four members were almost undefeated in the first half of the Champion League, and they ranked at the top in terms of points.¡±

    As the live broadcast was about to start, Trainers shared their views, mostly supporting the seasoned Elite Four Sidney, with few favoring Steven.

    ¡°I believe in Steven.¡± A discordant voice came from the crowd.

    Everyone looked over to see a Trainer with light brown hair, who analyzed the situation for a while and concluded that Steven had an 80% chance of winning.

    Everyone shook their heads, clearly not taking Terrance¡¯s opinion seriously. Terrance didn¡¯t mind, smiling as he watched. Among the crowd, he was likely the only one who had interacted with Steven and had a direct understanding of his strength.

    He was also familiar with the Hoenn Elite Four¡¯s data and had watched countless battle videos. His analysis wasn¡¯t just random guesswork, but aprehensive estimate from the battle ss of Crown Academy. Although it cannot be taken as the actual result, it has a very high reference value.

    ¡°The battle begins¡­Both side¡¯s Pok¨¦mon are¡­¡±

    ¡°Mightyena and Skarmory?!¡±

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 Chapter 239: Ace and Main force

    Chapter 239: Ace and Main force

    From the Pok¨¦mon sent out, the background of both sides can be seen. However, sending out a Mightyena, such amon Pok¨¦mon, as the opening Pok¨¦mon makes it no wonder Sidney is considered toe from a humble background. Mightyena¡­ This is almost the mostmon Pok¨¦mon in Hoenn, and almost any Trainer has the possibility of capturing one.

    Could it be¡­does Sidney¡¯s Mightyena have something special about it?

    As everyone watched, Sidney¡¯s Mightyena indeed proved to be very strong, with speed almost like a blur. At the start of the sh, Steven attempted to change the battlefield into a danger zone of toxic swamp and hidden spikes, but Mightyena¡¯s roar nullified it. This roar was so powerful that even the spectators in front of their screen could feel its majesty, causing Skarmory to be intimidated back into its Pok¨¦ Ball and Steven¡¯s Shiny Metagross to appear.

    In the broadcast, everyone saw Steven smile and issue amand: Meteor Mash.

    Boom boom boom boom boom boom!

    In an instant, the stage exploded, leaving arge crater. Sidney and Mightyena watched the floating Metagross with trepidation, their hearts sinking.

    After the battle.

    Everyone stared at the result in disbelief, speechless for a long time. Elite Four Sidney, with six Pok¨¦mon, only managed to defeat three of Steven¡¯s. Steven¡¯s single Metagross, like a towering mountain, forced Sidney to use up four Pok¨¦mon, including his ace, to wear it down in a battle of attrition.

    It was the first time Steven¡¯s Shiny Metagross appeared in an official tournament. In previous tournaments, he had only used his other main Pok¨¦mon and still demonstrated the power to rival an Elite Four, achieving an undefeated record in the first half of the tournament¡­ Until the Shiny Metagross officially appeared in the second half of the Elite Four matches, everyone realized how terrifying Steven was.¡°This Metagross¡­ its strength is terrifying. Even the main ace of an Elite Four has a hard time against it¡ª¡±

    ¡°Yeah¡­ just like the super-strong Dragonite of Indigo League¡¯s new Elite Four Champion Lance, it single-handedly crushed more than half of an Elite Four¡¯s team. This, this¡­¡±

    At the Petalburg City Pok¨¦mon Center, Trainers watching the match gaped, unable to understand how a Trainer around their age could be this powerful. Although Sidney currently ranksst in points among the Elite Four¡­ still, it¡¯s the Elite Four, yet he was defeated so easily. Who exactly is this Steven?

    Here, the only one not too surprised by the result was Terrance, although he still underestimated Steven¡¯s Metagross. The strength Steven showed in front of Terrance was far from the level disyed in the Elite Four matches.

    Additionally¡­ the Elite Four matches in the Champion League differ from those in the League Conference. The battle rules are further rxed there. Compared to the performance-oriented battles in conferences and Gyms, the Elite Four matches are more like ¡°realbat.¡± Although the injuries of the Pok¨¦mon were blurred by the camera software during the broadcast, some blood stains could still be seen on them. Each Pok¨¦mon fights with all its might, and recovery after such a battle will likely take more than just a short period of healing. It¡¯s no wonder the Elite Four matches are spaced out; such intense battles, if held frequently, would be overwhelming even for the Elite Four.

    After all, the position of the Elite Four is one that countless people would fight for tooth and nail. Naturally, they give it their all. Moreover, the responsibilities of the Elite Four are heavy, and without strength, one shouldn¡¯t even dream of taking on the role!

    ¡°Hey¡­ where did that person go?!¡± Inside the Pok¨¦mon Center, someone finally came to their senses and remembered the guy who had predicted Steven¡¯s high win rate¡ªTerrance. They looked around, but he was nowhere to be seen.

    After retrieving his Pok¨¦ Balls from Nurse Joy, Terrance returned to Petalburg Gym.

    Watching Steven¡¯s match, he realized that if Steven¡¯s Metagross could continue to be this powerful in uing battles, it would undoubtedly pose a significant threat to the other Elite Four members. With a single Pok¨¦mon able to crush half the opponent¡¯s team, even if Steven¡¯s other Pok¨¦mon are on par with the opposition, he¡¯d still have an unbeatable advantage.

    ¡°Lance is the same¡­¡± Terrance furrowed his brow, thinking of other regional Champions. They all had one thing inmon.

    They each had a Pok¨¦mon whose strength surpassed that of otherpetitors, capable of serving as a pir throughout the entire battle. At their level, the Pok¨¦mon they train are all at a simr standard, and theirmand skills are nearly on par. To stand out and be the Elite Four Champion, it seems that the only way to truly overwhelm all opponents is by nurturing a Pok¨¦mon that is a genuine ace.

    Moreover, Terrance overheard a nearly erroneous statement from some Trainers¡¯ discussions¡­

    They regarded the Elite Four as a measure of strength, even detailing this definition down to the Pok¨¦mon themselves, which left Terrance somewhat taken aback.

    Elite Four¡­ it¡¯s merely a title for four positions offered by the local league. Summarizing the Elite Four with strength alone is quite absurd.

    However, one thing is correct: the Elite Four are very strong. Each of their main Pok¨¦mon would take an ordinary Trainer a lifetime to nurture, not to mention having an entire team of such powerful Pok¨¦mon and even an ace Pok¨¦mon surpassing their main ones.

    Reaching the Elite Four level is difficult. A Trainer needs to stand out in the annual League Conference and then survive the real, non-performance-like real battles in the Champion League. Only after going through this baptism can they achieve the status of Elite Four.

    What caught Terrance¡¯s attention is that hecked a truly ace Pok¨¦mon that could represent his identity.

    Generally, a Trainer¡¯s strongest Pok¨¦mon is usually their Starter Pok¨¦mon, but Terrance¡¯s situation is unique. Beautifly¡¯s potential is insufficient, so it can barely serve as one of his main Pok¨¦mon. Moreover, Terrance hasn¡¯t yet gathered six Pok¨¦mon, making it impossible to distinguish between main and secondary Pok¨¦mon. Currently, all five of his Pok¨¦mon can be considered his main force, but none have the decisive power to gain an overwhelming advantage in battle.

    With each stage of their growth, Terrance¡¯s strongest Pok¨¦mon shifted from Beautifly to Mismagius and Altaria. Along with the unpredictable Castform and the soon-to-evolve Growlithe, there really isn¡¯t a single Pok¨¦mon that stands out by growing stronger at a pace that the others can¡¯t match.

    Altaria couldn¡¯t, Mismagius couldn¡¯t, and Castform and Growlithe probably couldn¡¯t either.

    They were all growing stronger, but none could leave the others far behind in terms of growth speed¡­

    This was what frustrated Terrance, but it also meant there wouldn¡¯t be a prization of strength within his team.

    Back at Petalburg Gym, Terrance fell into deep thought. He decided this couldn¡¯t go on. Bnce is good, but there must also be standout strengths. Only with a sharp edge could his Pok¨¦mon team wield their power to the fullest, just like those Elite Four Champions. So¡­

    In terms of future achievements, which of these Pok¨¦mon could first stand out on its own?

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 Chapter 240: Respective breeding method

    Chapter 240: Respective breeding method

    Two days before the Pok¨¦mon Contest, Mr. Norman, having learned from Max that Terrance was also a Breeder, invited Terrance to visit Petalburg Park.

    While chatting with Max, the clever little boy, Terrance¡¯s solid foundation as a Trainer impressed Max.

    Despite being only five years old, Max, having such a father, looked down on Trainers who came for the League Conference or Gym challenges, especially those who often made basic mistakes.

    However, when Max deliberately asked Terrance strange and difficult questions, he was thoroughly impressed by Terrance.

    After all, Max was still a child, and despite being raised in a Gym family, how much can he really know at this age? At least Terrance¡¯s near-Intermediate Breeder level of expertise can still easily suppress him.

    But Terrance felt somewhat ashamedparing himself to such a young child.

    ¡°Ha~~ Today is one of those rare times when Dad has time to massage his Pok¨¦mon. My sister and I often help him,¡± Max said.

    Terrance smiled wryly. May was more reserved as a girl, but Max, having few friends his age besides his sister, often yed with Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon during his stay and quickly became familiar with each other.

    As for Mr. Norman¡¯s invitation, Terrance suspected that it was mostly due to Max¡¯s antics.¡­

    ¡°koth, eat this,¡± Mr. Norman said, cing food in front of several koth.

    Afterward, he massaged two Linoone for 15 minutes before attending to other tasks.

    ¡°Mr. Norman.¡± Seeing him approach, Terrance, who was helping distribute food to the Pok¨¦mon, stopped.

    ¡°Good job,¡± Mr. Norman praised Terrance as he observed his organized work. With dozens of Pok¨¦mon here, even sorting ready-made food requires a keen eye.

    ¡°Dad, is that Vigoroth going to give birth?¡± At this moment, Max ran over, looking puzzled.

    ¡°Oh, that one, yes,¡± Mr. Norman nodded with a smile.

    However, Max was a bit exasperated. ¡°We already have enough koth at the Gym! This never ends!¡±

    Terrance looked around, feeling the same. Petalburg Gym housed dozens of Pok¨¦mon, all Normal-type. The Gym was known for its Normal-type Pok¨¦mon, with Norman¡¯s ace being a powerful king known for its immense destructive power.

    However, even so, the Gym had over a dozen koth and Vigoroth. Not just Max, but even Terrance felt a bit envious¡ªnot of the number of Pok¨¦mon, but of the resources to raise so many.

    Supporting just one team has nearly overwhelmed Terrance, let alone raising so many Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Capturing Pok¨¦mon is fundamental for Trainers.¡±

    This saying was more suitable for Trainers with abundant resources.

    Terrance had long known that Trainers at the level of Gym Leaders and Elite Four didn¡¯t just have six Pok¨¦mon.

    Norman, for example, raised many Pok¨¦mon at the Gym. One reason is to select suitable Pok¨¦mon to face challengers, and the other is to enrich his own experience.

    That¡¯s right. At the level of the Elite Four, it¡¯smon to raise several Pok¨¦mon of the same kind. Although Pok¨¦mon can learn many moves, their energy is limited, so they can only truly master 4 or 5.

    In the Champion League, there is a phenomenon where contestants select Pok¨¦mon with expertise in different moves based on their opponents¡¯ information. This strategy can effectively counter their opponents and aim for victory. Although it may seem unscrupulous, it is a way for Trainers to climb to the top.

    Of course, the prerequisite is that the Trainer has the resources to raise so many Pok¨¦mon with simr levels of strength. However, very few people can afford to do this.

    It¡¯s probably only someone like Norman, who is openly recognized as the Gym Leader closest to the Elite Four, who can afford the luxury of hiring many Breeders to care for his Pok¨¦mon.

    Today was one of those rare days when Mr. Norman took time out of his busy schedule to personally tend to and inspect the growth of his Pok¨¦mon. Terrance got a chance to see this firsthand. There were Vigoroth skilled in fighting moves, koth focusing on practicing Thunderbolt, methrower and Shadow Ball, king showcasing its strength with Normal-type moves, and even a Pok¨¦mon capable of using Blizzard. Each Pok¨¦mon in the Gym had its own unique abilities.

    ¡°This is another form of strength¡­¡± Terrance marveled as he watched.

    Some moves were very difficult for koth to learn. Norman, who trains the same Pok¨¦mon to excel in different areas, is truly a visionary and ambitious individual.

    Norman¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t without reason.

    Terrance couldn¡¯t spread his efforts as widely, so he focused on specialized techniques like ¡°Erase¡± and ¡°illusion skill¡± to train Pok¨¦mon and find his own breeding methods and training concepts.

    ¡°Mr. Norman, what¡¯s that Castform wearing?¡± Terrance suddenly noticed a Castform in the Gym, the only one there, with a strange stone around its neck that even he couldn¡¯t identify.

    ¡°That?¡± Mr. Norman said. ¡°That¡¯s an Ice Gem, a product from the Unova Region. When Castform uses an Ice-type move, it can draw all the energy from the gem at once to enhance the move. Plus, the gem slowly regenerates its energy over time. A friend from Unova gave it to me.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s so magical?¡± Terrance was taken aback. An amazing item from Unova Region¡­Speaking of which, the items Breeders use are mostly from the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions. Unova is on the other side of the, quite far from them, and they don¡¯t have much influence on each other. Apart from some Pok¨¦mon, Terrance doesn¡¯t know much about that region.

    ¡°Wait!¡± Terrance suddenly realized his thinking was too narrow. He had been training Castform and Altaria using the concepts of the maind, but why couldn¡¯t he learn from more distant regions like Unova, Kalos, or even further-flung areas that the League hadn¡¯t even touched?

    He has currently hit a bottleneck in training his Pok¨¦mon. Perhaps learning about other regions could offer new insights and help him find a fresh direction!

    The concept of Ice Gem is different from the Never-Melt Ice from Kanto¡­ Considering the differences and also Icy Rock, which can affect snowy weather, Terrance suddenly had a bold idea. But first, he needed to find more items like the Ice Gem to continue researching ways to strengthen Castform.

    ¡°Let¡¯s not think about that for now.¡± Terrance shook his head firmly and continued to observe the details of how Mr. Norman trained Normal-type Pok¨¦mon.

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 Chapter 241: New direction for illusion skill

    Chapter 241: New direction for illusion skill

    As a Gym specializing in Normal Types, Petalburg Gym has a unique perspective on how to nurture Normal Type Pok¨¦mon. Additionally, if there¡¯s a major difference between Normal Type Pok¨¦mon and those of other types, it is that Normal Type Pok¨¦mon have a slightly better adaptability to moves from other types, preventing them from being heavily biased toward any single type.

    Opportunities to visit Petalburg Gym are rare. Terrance has the chance to witness Mr. Norman¡¯s training methods and growth ns for Normal Type Pok¨¦mon, which opened his eyes. However, the ways Trainers nurture Pok¨¦mon are incredibly diverse. There is no single best method, only the one most suited to each individual. Generally, each method has its pros and cons. Terrance couldn¡¯tpletely follow Mr. Norman¡¯s nurturing methods as he didn¡¯t have the same circumstances, but he could still absorb some of the strong points that he could ept and implement.

    Mr. Norman¡¯s method of nurturing Normal Type Pok¨¦mon is like aplete system of tree, while Terrance could only extract a single branch to aid in nurturing his Castform.

    ***

    ¡°Still wrong!¡±

    A low shout dispelled Mismagius¡¯ illusion. Terrance looked at it and pointed out the w in its woven illusion.

    Terrance took a deep breath. The advantage of illusion skills is significant, but the weakness is also obvious. For example, he knew clearly that Mismagius would use illusions, so with Terrance¡¯s deliberate mental emphasis, he easily broke free.

    Mismagius might be able to use its illusion skills to surprise and defeat much stronger opponents, but if someone figures out the trick and targets it deliberately, even weaker enemies could turn the tables on it.

    While helping Mismagius prepare for Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s first round of the performance, Terrance also began to n about Mismagius¡¯ future growth path.Having known early on about Misdreavus¡¯ talent for illusion skills, they put in a lot of effort until it evolved into Mismagius. To date, through evolution, Mismagius¡¯ mastery of illusion skills was no less than that of the ¡°Illusion Masters¡± in Crown Academy¡¯s ¡°Haunted House,¡± reaching the pinnacle of ordinary Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s illusion skills.

    When ites to ying with illusion skills, it¡¯s hard to find anyone better than Terrance¡¯s Mismagius. However, in Crown Academy, the Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon that have lived for decades or even centuries and y with illusions might not be much stronger than Mismagius, but they are almost at the same level, meaning there are many at Mismagius¡¯ level in the Haunted House.

    It¡¯s like a bottleneck. It seems these Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s mastery of illusion skills can only reach this extent.

    Misdreavus is like a young apprentice who, with exceptional talent, learned the illusion skills created by the ¡°Illusion Master¡± Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, and after evolving, it reached their level but didn¡¯t progress beyond that.

    There was no student surpassing the master; their understanding of illusion skills remained at the same level.

    At first, Mismagius had a lot of room for improvement. Terrance kept letting it learn the illusion skills from those Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon in Crown Academy, but after Mismagius evolved and caught up in skill level, there wasn¡¯t much left to learn, and its path to bing stronger became unclear.

    Illusion skills refer to a type of mental attack, using one¡¯s strong mental power to disrupt the opponent¡¯s mind, causing them to experience abnormal sensory perceptions and fall into a world of illusions.

    Hearing, touch, and sight are the three fundamental elements of illusion skills. Refining these details and adding dynamic aspects is all that Mismagius can currently achieve, which is also the pinnacle for most Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon. This requires extensive experience and talent, as well as precise control of energy. Achieving this level already seems quite remarkable.

    But Terrance knows that it¡¯s not enough. While this level may suffice against most trainers, it¡¯s not enough to stand out and can easily be countered.

    Otherwise, illusion skills would have long be the mainstream in Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon training, and other moves wouldn¡¯t be as prominent.

    Most Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon create illusions by leveraging the enemy¡¯s vision. If the opponent closes their eyes, the illusion bes ineffective, but Mismagius doesn¡¯t have this issue; after evolving, it can cause mental confusion in its opponents with strange chants, making it harder to guard against than visual illusions.

    ¡°If Mismagius can continue to enhance its energy control and use Lucky Chant to increase the sess rate of illusion skills, it could elevate the Ghost Type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s illusion abilities to the peak. However, the finer the energy control, the harder it is to master, makingter improvements extremely challenging.¡±

    ¡°So, although I can help Mismagius reach the peak that the ¡®Haunted House¡¯ veterans achieved, to surpass them, we must further innovate rather than just copy blindly!¡±

    ¡°Every time Mismagius casts an illusion on the opponent, it uses the current battlefield as a prototype to simte the battle¡¯s trajectory, misleading the opponent into making wrong moves. This is an excellent use of illusion skills and can be very effective if done correctly. However, since these illusions are created on the spot, they have many ws. Strong wills or various wake-up methods used by Trainers can cause Mismagius¡¯ illusion skill to fail.¡±

    ¡°Moreover, if Mismagius¡¯ unique methods be widely known, defending against its illusion skill will be even easier.¡±

    Terrance realized that, even though Mismagius is very talented, its illusions are crafted specifically for each battle. It¡¯s like a great writer; given a year, they might create a masterpiece, but given a day, while the work might still be excellent, it wouldn¡¯tpare to something refined over a longer period through multiple inspirations. Even if it happens, it¡¯s a rare urrence.

    From this point, Terrance extended his thinking. While Mismagius is like a great writer, a single battle provides too few opportunities for it to truly shine. Moreover, if others know its identity, their expectations for it will be high. At that time, creating a work of this level¡­will definitely not be satisfactory.

    So!

    ¡°Even if others are very cautious in defending against illusion skills, if Mismagius can create a highly refined illusion, an Illusionary Space so stable that the opponent cannot find a way to break it, no matter what method they try, then even if they are aware of the trick, they can¡¯t escape. How wonderful would that be?¡± Terranceughed.

    Spending a year perfecting the Illusionary Space, not tailored for a specific battle but as a pure illusion skill perfected to the peak, where the enemy can¡¯t find any w, it would be far more reliable than constructing illusions on the spot.

    ¡°I remember there¡¯s a move called ¡®sh,¡¯ simr to Sr re in the Dragon Ball, which can affect the opponent to some extent.¡± With this thought, Terrance had a direction.

    Misdreavus could learn this move, but performing it perfectly wouldn¡¯t be easy. However, what if it was used as an illusion skill?

    Mismagius isn¡¯t good at the sh move, but it¡¯s great at constructing illusions. If it could create a perfect, stable ¡®sh Illusion,¡¯ it could achieve the same effect. Moreover, the sh move affects a wide area, blinding everyone, including the user. But with illusion skill, only the opponent is affected. Compared to simting battle scenarios, this move is not only more ruthless but also more effective at dying!

    ¡°Light can be used, and so can darkness. Trapping the opponent in endless darkness, causing panic, can achieve the same effect.¡±

    ¡°Additionally, this illusion skill is versatile. It can be used in any scenario at any time, and Mismagius can practice and refine it without time constraints, patching any ws.¡±

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 Chapter 242: Petalburg Contest

    Chapter 242: Petalburg Contest

    Terrance thought more and more that it made sense. Just like a novel, the longer it is, the more likely there are to be plot holes. Illusion skills are the same; the moreplex they are, the easier it is to spot ws. Simting battle scenarios is undoubtedly a veryplex illusion, and in such a short time, the effect Mismagius can simte is limited, so it¡¯s understandable that it can¡¯t be perfect.

    But a simple ¡°sh¡± or ¡°darkness¡± illusion is as simple as it gets¡ªjust a static illusion designed to trouble the opponent¡¯s sight while keeping the method of breaking it undiscoverable¡­isn¡¯t that simplifyingplexity?

    ¡°Mismagius¡¯ talent for illusion skills is quite high, so it alwaysplicates its illusions. Despite creating such troublesome illusions, Mismagius can still do it exceptionally well. If a simple but highly effective illusion were to be refined, it could even be apletely new move!¡±

    A 100% sess rate, an incredibly stable Illusionary Space, and an inescapable small illusion¡ªwho can say it isn¡¯t a new move?

    ¡°Moreover, crafting aplex battle scenario or panoramic illusion takes a lot of effort from Mismagius. However, a single, simple illusion, if practiced day and night, could be second nature for Mismagius, allowing it to cast it effortlessly. At that time, byyering illusions, even if the opponent can break free from it, it will take a long time. As long as the right moment is sized, it wouldn¡¯t be hard to find an opportunity to win.¡±

    As Mismagius¡¯s illusion skills matured, Terrance abandoned the ¡°Haunted House¡± group¡¯s concept and started having Mismagius simplify its illusions, practicing simpler ones to maximize their effectiveness.

    The first task was to create two Illusionary Spaces: ¡°sh¡± and ¡°Darkness.¡±

    First, using countless ring lights to interfere with the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s vision, then plunging the opponent into endless darkness, leaving no chance for escape, trapping them in an ¡°absolute¡± prison.

    This was the simple yetplex illusion skill Terrance conceived after abandoning the former concept. How effective it would be after practice was something Terrance looked forward to.Additionally, simplifying theplex skill was just one of the backup ns Terrance had for Mismagius.

    Besides that, he had another idea.

    ******

    ¡°Mom, hurry up, the Pok¨¦mon Contest is about to start.¡±

    Caroline, holding May¡¯s hand, looked helplessly at Max running ahead.

    ¡°Don¡¯t run.¡± Caroline shouted, worried Max would get lost in the crowd at the main entrance.

    As members of Petalburg City¡¯s Petalburg Gym, they had some privileges, like VIP channels and seats, so Caroline quickly called Max back, fearing he would be swept away by the huge crowd of spectators.

    Terrance didn¡¯t have the habit of investigating his opponents first, but after participating in three Pok¨¦mon Contests, he had be a focus of many Coordinators.

    Some even saw him as a ¡°troublesome¡± opponent, leading many Coordinators to back out of the Pok¨¦mon Contests he participated in.

    There were also some Coordinators who attended solely to watch Terrance¡¯s matches, choosing to be spectators rather than participants.

    It¡¯s also worth mentioning that¡­ this Petalburg Contest had fewer than eighty participants for some unknown reason.

    Compared to the previous Mauville Contest, which had 146 participants, the number of contestants this time can be said to have reached a historic low.

    Contest Venue, lobby.

    After watching some first-round performances , Terrance was ready to go on stage.

    Terrance walked out of the passageway and once again saw the familiar announcer and three judges. It was hard to say what he was thinking.

    ¡°Terrance¡ª¡ª¡±

    ¡°Terrance¡ª¡ª¡±

    ¡°Terrance¡ª¡ª¡±

    The moment Terrance appeared, the atmosphere lit up. His ster performances in the previous three contests had never disappointed his supporters, winning each time regardless of the circumstances. This made his fans cheer with excitement.

    ¡°Wow, it seems Contestant Terrance is quite popr. What kind of performance will he bring us this time?¡±

    Vivian elegantly swung the microphone and struck a pose, directing the audience¡¯s attention from the microphone to Terrance on the stage.

    ¡°It¡¯s Terrance,¡± Seeing the contestant, May, Max, and Mr. Norman¡¯s wife, Caroline, couldn¡¯t help but lean forward.

    ¡°Terrance is really popr,¡± Max remarked in surprise.

    They hadn¡¯t expected such a big reaction to Terrance¡¯s appearance. At least¡­there were dozens of people cheering for him¡­

    The coordinated cheers doubled the momentum, elevating Terrance¡¯s entrance to a whole new level.

    ¡°What Pok¨¦mon will he use this time¡­¡± Raoul Contesta wondered.

    Beautifly, Altaria, Castform¡­

    ¡°Which one holds the most weight in Terrance¡¯s heart?¡± Sukizo began to specte.

    However, what happened next surprised everyone because¡­ Terrance had changed to a new Pok¨¦mon again! Not only the judges but also the audience who had followed Terrance here were left with their mouths agape, not knowing what Terrance had up his sleeve.

    Was it really okay to switch Pok¨¦mon so frequently¡­?

    Ignoring the suddenly quiet venue, Terrance focused on Mismagius, who had flown out of the Pok¨¦ Ball and was now floating in the air.

    With a wizard-like hat, a deep purple body, and three red gemstones embedded on its body, Mismagius looked eerie yet couldn¡¯t hide its elegance.

    Mismagius seemed to exude the aura of a sage, as if it had walked out of a book.

    ¡°What a pure color¡­¡± Nurse Joy of Petalburg City eximed.

    ¡°Such a natural color¡­ Mismagius must have been allowed to grow naturally. It¡¯s rare for a Pok¨¦mon to retain such natural characteristics after being captured by a Trainer.¡±

    ¡°Oh? Nurse Joy, you mean?¡±

    ¡°I think it must be because of its diet. This Mismagius must have a very particr diet. Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon food is the hardest to manage because most of their natural food is intangible, colorless, and ethereal. While man-made food is nutritious, itcks a certain ¡®essence.¡¯ After all, this is the energy Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon have absorbed since ancient times. If I¡¯m not mistaken, this Mismagius has retained the habit of absorbing such kind of intangible, colorless, and ethereal energy during its growth..¡±

    The three judges understood. Terrance¡¯s new Pok¨¦mon, Mismagius, had been nurtured by absorbing human fear as sustenance, converting it into its own growth nutrients, following its innate feeding habits all along. Terrance had never let it change!

    ¡°That must be difficult¡­¡± Raoul Contesta thought, as intangible energy is challenging to find.

    After this realization, Raoul Contesta and Sukizo were no longer surprised that Terrance had switched to another new Pok¨¦mon. Now, it seemed like yet another exceptionally well-raised Pok¨¦mon¡­ All they needed to do was watch closely.

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 Chapter 243: Controlling the Legends

    Chapter 243: Controlling the Legends

    ¡°Mismagius, use Thunder Wave.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s voice rang out, and Mismagius responded. A small red gem on its body glowed faintly, and its ribbon-like, ghostly purple body shook, releasing streams of golden electrical arcs.

    ¡°Contestant Terrance hasmanded Mismagius to use Thunder Wave. What will he do next?!¡±

    ¡°Look, everyone! Thunder Wave hasn¡¯t left Mismagius¡¯ control. The electric arcs seem to be held in ce by Mismagius¡­¡±

    Vivian puckered her lips, guessing, ¡°Could he be nning to use Thunder Wave to perform a show?¡±

    ¡°And now¡­ Will-O-Wisp!¡±

    Just as everyone¡¯s attention was fixed on the fluctuating Thunder Wave, Terrance issued anothermand. Simultaneously, another small red gem on Mismagius¡¯ body began to glow, and the mysterious Will-O-Wisp followed the path of the Thunder Wave, also under control.

    ¡°Uhh¡­¡±

    Raoul Contesta was slightly taken aback, saying, ¡°Is it multitasking?¡±¡°Mismagius can split its focus to control the Will-O-Wisp as well? Using two different moves simultaneously without them interfering with each other should require a lot of control, right?¡±

    Most people were puzzled, eager to see what Terrance would do next.

    Mismagius¡¯ maniption of Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp was incredibly skillful, showcasing extraordinary energy control. The moves seemed less like attacks and more like tools it could wield effortlessly, disying an impressive level of dexterity.

    ¡°Amazing¡­¡± Watching Mismagius effortlessly maneuver Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp, Raoul Contesta couldn¡¯t help but exim.

    Nurse Joy was also extremely surprised, knowing the value of having such a meticulous energy control skill.

    But this wasn¡¯t unusual. Creating illusions in an illusionary space requires extreme attention to its stability, which primarily tests a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s energy control. If there is any error in the energy flow or if the opponent disrupts it, the illusionary space will copse.

    Therefore, Mismagius has a natural talent for energy control. Coupled with years of training, and having sessfully mastered the violent energy of the Dusk Stone during its ¡°extreme evolution¡± when its own energy was depleted and it was under immense external pressure. All of this has allowed Mismagius¡¯ mastery of energy control at both the macro and micro levels to reach a very high level!

    It¡¯s no wonder that Mismagius could manipte Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp so skillfully now.

    ¡°What exactly is he trying to do?¡± The three judges were immensely curious. No matter how many tricks Mismagius could perform with Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp, it didn¡¯t seem relevant to the primary judging¡¯s criteria.

    Although this masterful energy control was beautiful, it was a high-level technique every Pok¨¦mon needed to master, not unique to Mismagius.

    Given Terrance¡¯s past performances¡­ he shouldn¡¯t be making such an obvious mistake.

    They continued to watch, and slowly, on both sides of Mismagius, the electric arcs of Thunder Wave gradually outlined a strange shape, leaping continuously in the air.

    And the figure formed by Will-O-Wisp started to leap in sync with the Thunder Wave¡¯ electric arcs¡­

    This is¡­

    The slow-paced performance, starting from ordinary tricks, formed into such a pattern that attracted more and more people¡¯s attention. Just as everyone¡¯s eyes were fixed on the two enormous figures created by Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp on the stage, thergest red gem on Mismagius began to glow, and¡­. eerie sound waves emanated from Mismagius.

    At this moment, all the audience and judges¡¯ eyes were focused on the two huge figures inplete silence. So, the sound waves were particrly abrupt, like a deep incantation, echoing in everyone¡¯s ears.

    The incantation sounded soothing, with a special rhythm, slowly causing a momentary mental tremor in everyone before they quickly recovered. However¡­ stealthily, the sound seemed to have merged into space, making the audience feel as if they were peering through a huge mirror, witnessing a breathtaking scene.

    ¡°Chirp~~~¡±

    ¡°Whoosh~~~~¡±

    Two extremely loud sounds emanated from the stage. The audience stared wide-eyed, rubbing their eyes in disbelief, unable to speak as they struggled toprehend the changes unfolding on stage.

    Mismagius was floating on the stage; the Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp were gone. Instead, two massive bird-like Pok¨¦mon hovered beneath it, pping their enormous wings.

    One was a bird Pok¨¦mon with obvious yellow feathers, surrounded by ck rings around its eyes, and an orange long, sharp beak. Its wings and tail were covered with spiky feathers, with ck feathers on the back of its wings and the inner side of its tail. It had a sharp feather crest on its head, yellowish-brown legs without feathers, and toes on its feet, with a short tail.

    The other was a bird Pok¨¦mon with red feathers, a long, streamlined crest, and a me-like tail, bothposed of fire. Its wings were also covered with me-like feathers, and it had a straight, sharp beak and nearly brownish skin.

    These two Pok¨¦mon looked incredibly noble and imposing, yet at this moment, they were tethered to Mismagius by electric arcs of yellow and red electricity and mes, like puppets being manipted by Mismagius!

    ¡°Imp¡­ impossible!!!¡±

    Some who recognized these two Pok¨¦mon eximed in shock, shaking their heads vigorously.

    Zapdos and Moltres, both are Kanto Region¡¯s Legendary Pok¨¦mon¡­and could not possibly be on this stage. However¡­ the scene was so realistic that they couldn¡¯t help but believe it.

    ¡°What is this¡­¡± May clutched Caroline¡¯s arm, asking curiously.

    These two Pok¨¦mon had an extraordinary presence, vastly different from ordinary Pok¨¦mon, captivating even those who didn¡¯t recognize them.

    ¡°Zapdos, Moltres¡­¡±

    Raoul Contesta shot up from his seat, puzzled and sweating coldly. The appearance of Legendary Pok¨¦mon here¡­ was no trivial matter!

    While everyone was in shock, the recording staff also fell into a daze because¡­ through the camera and his own eyes¡­ he wasn¡¯t seeing the same scene!

    What his eyes were seeing¡­ was fake!!

    ¡°This, this¡­¡±

    Through the camera, the staff saw the enormous figures formed by Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp. As he continuously adjusted the angle, it was clear that they were outlines of Zapdos and Moltres created using the two moves!

    But¡­ what was happening to him¡­ the scene before him¡­ and what was happening to everyone else, all left the staff in deep confusion.

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 Chapter 244: Inner-Outer Illusion

    Chapter 244: Inner-Outer Illusion

    Not only the staff responsible for filming but also the contestants watching on the big screen were all bewildered, not knowing what had caused such an intense reaction from the audience and judges.

    Finally, the three judges were the first to react, eximing in unison, ¡°Affecting sight.¡±

    Two Legendary Pok¨¦mon appearing out of thin air¡­ This was absolutely impossible, a ridiculous notion.

    Recalling the lifelike Articuno ice sculpture that Altaria had made earlier, the judges thought of the mistake Terrance made in this performance, which wasn¡¯t really a mistake.

    No matter how miraculous and skillful the energy control was, it didn¡¯t truly reflect Mismagius¡¯ ¡°personality¡± and couldn¡¯t showcase its unique characteristics¡­ There was no reason for Terrance to make such an obvious blunder.

    So, what exactly was Mismagius¡¯ unique characteristic?

    They quickly recalled that, ording to the Pok¨¦dex, Mismagius had a description that was universally agreed upon by renowned Professors from various regions: its cries sound like incantations that can cause headaches or hallucinations in those who hear them.

    ¡°It¡¯s an illusion¡­ What we¡¯re seeing is an illusion!¡± Raoul Contesta pped the table as he suddenly realized.

    He nced at the expressions of the others and understood that many of the audience and judges¡¯ sight had been affected by Mismagius¡¯ incantation-like cries, mistaking the figure formed by Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp as Legendary Pok¨¦mon.However, before anyone could think further, Mismagius moved again, making the two Legendary Pok¨¦mon below sh with each other.

    Zapdos moved gracefully, its wings elegantly fluttering, and it¡¯s lightning-like eyes shimmering with a unique golden light.

    Under the effect of Thunder Wave and the illusion, it truly made people believe it was Zapdos.

    Zapdos floated into the air, golden currents swirling around its wings, quickly transforming into electric arcs that dissipated into air with Zapdos¡¯ movements.

    More and more electric arcs appeared, slowly illuminating Zapdos¡¯ body like a radiant halo, making it look incredibly sacred.

    Moltres, surrounded by crimson mes, flew around the stage like a captivating sun, its fiery presence impossible to ignore.

    ¡°Screee¡ª¡±

    ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡±

    Two more high-pitched cries emerged from nowhere, causing the judges and audience to cover their ears, their mouths agape as they watched the two Pok¨¦mon circle around before colliding with each other.

    ¡°Boom~~~~¡±

    A deafening boom filled the air, jolting everyone back to their senses. The stage was now engulfed in countless arcs of electricity and fireworks, intertwining in a stunning disy. Lightning and fire, gold and red, blended together, radiating mesmerizing colors reminiscent of a sunset.

    This scene was the only time the contestants in the lobby saw the same scene as the audience.

    ¡°What happened?¡± the contestants murmured.

    Even though their eyes clearly saw the scene, they had a feeling that they had missed something.

    Without hearing Mismagius¡¯ incantation, the performance contestants watched was iplete, and they couldn¡¯t fully experience the charm of Mismagius¡¯ performance or the stunning optical illusion created by Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp.

    ¡°This¡­¡±

    All the audience members were immersed in the charm of the sh between the two Legendary Pok¨¦mon, unable to recover for a long time.

    ¡°It¡¯s an illusion¡­an illusion¡­!¡± At this moment, Vivian received instructions and understood the situation. She immediately exined through the microphone, ¡°Mismagius used a strange incantation to create an optical illusion, making us mistake the images formed by Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp for Zapdos and Moltres¡­ This¡­ this is the first time I¡¯ve seen such a technique!¡±

    Vivian patted her chest. Being closest to the stage, she had the most direct experience. She was very sure that she could truly feel the crackling of the electricity and the heat of the raging mes. Though she didn¡¯t know if it was real, it felt extremely genuine.

    Terrance himself was also affected by the illusion and thus witnessed the entire process. It went even more smoothly than he had imagined, which is an extension of Mismagius¡¯ second illusion skill.

    Instead of relying on deep hypnosis to invade the opponent¡¯s mind and trap them in an ¡°Illusionary Space¡± to create apletely new setting, this method relies on an existing setting to interfere with the opponent¡¯s five senses.

    This approach is easier to break than pure illusions, and given Mismagius¡¯ current level, it can¡¯t influence the opponent¡¯s five senses out of thin air.

    In this scenario, the opponent is not ¡°in trance¡± but is rather ¡°fully awake.¡± Without Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp as mediums, Mismagius could never create the scene of Zapdos and Moltres in reality.

    However, if the opponent is pulled into an illusion, not just two Legendary Pok¨¦mon but a whole bunch could be created.

    There¡¯s an advantage, though. Terrance refers to the method of pulling the opponent into an Illusionary Space simr to a dream as inner illusion, while illusions created by relying on reality are called outer illusions. The difference between these two is that to achieve the maximum effect in the inner illusion, Mismagius can only hypnotize individuals.

    But with the outer illusion, Mismagius can influence everyone present, creating a group illusion!

    However, the downside of a group illusion is that it depends on the real environment and is therefore easier to detect. If the opponent notices something amiss and attacks, the target of the attack is still Mismagius, and the fundamental nature of reality remains unchanged.

    But in an inner illusion, the target of the opponent¡¯s attack might be imaginary, which is an advantage.

    In summary, inner illusion is a single-target illusion skill requiring the construction of an Illusionary Space, using many factors like ¡°Confuse Ray,¡± ¡°Psywave,¡± ¡°psychic power,¡± and ¡°incantations.¡±

    The outer illusion, however, is a group illusion skill, influencing a wide area using moves or a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s racial abilities, making the opponent perceive one ¡°medium¡± as something else.

    The practical value of the outer illusion is not very high, and it is not easier to performpared to inner illusion. It requires Mismagius to split its focus. All these reasons make Terrance less optimistic about the outer illusion. However, as Mismagius has grown, inner illusions have reached their limits and are also unsuitable for Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s primary judging. Therefore, Terrance has no choice but to focus on outer illusions.

    But mastering the outer illusion to reach the same value as the inner illusion is very challenging.

    The three judges were discussing how to score Terrance. After all, such a performance was unprecedented in a Pok¨¦mon Contest, never seen or heard of before.

    At that moment, several participating Coordinators emerged from the contestant passageway, protesting, ¡°We have aint.¡±

    ¡°We couldn¡¯t see Contestant Terrance¡¯s performance properly through the big screen, and the exnation is too far-fetched. This so-called illusion skill is utterly absurd. It¡¯s clearly a fake, and how can it count as a performance? Moreover, this illusion skill essentially hypnotizes the audience and judges with a move, which has no precedent in Pok¨¦mon Contest history. We request the panel of judges to take these points into ount and refer to the performance video for scoring.¡±

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 Chapter 245: Loophole in the rules

    Chapter 245: Loophole in the rules

    Leading the group was a young Coordinator. He stepped forward indignantly, voicing his opinion. The people behind him echoed his sentiments, causing some of the audience who didn¡¯t know what was going on to start wavering, casting puzzled looks towards Terrance and the panel of judges.

    Terrance turned around to look who was causing trouble. The young man met his gaze without backing down and said, ¡°I¡¯m just stating the facts.¡±

    The three judges paused, deep in thought, not expecting such a situation.

    Terrance gave the young man a nce, then nonchntly recalled Mismagius.

    He thought the person looked familiar, likely having participated in Pok¨¦mon Contests together. Terrance rarely pays attention to others. Since this person seemed familiar, it must have happened more than once.

    Such targeting¡­ it didn¡¯t matter. Before deciding on Mismagius¡¯s performance, he had considered the aftermath, but since it was already done, Terrance was fully confident!

    ¡°Wow~~¡±

    The few Coordinators leading the uproar were just a small group, but some of the other contestants also started to feel that they might be right.

    After all, this could be considered as Mismagius using its ¡°signature attack¡± on the audience and judges. From a certain perspective, those contestants who saw nothing could argue that it was an iplete performance. If the judges gave a high score without them knowing why, wouldn¡¯t it be a loophole in thepetition that couldn¡¯t convince the masses?If no one had led the charge, it would be fine, but once someone set the pace, some contestants started to follow, especially those Coordinators who were jealous of Terrance and wanted to interfere with his score.

    ¡°That¡¯s right, I want to see a score that matches the recorded performance,¡± said a Coordinator who received a primary judging score of 20. He said this intentionally to cause trouble, knowing that even the broadcast on the big screen couldn¡¯t capture the detailed performance, so the cameras certainly couldn¡¯t either.

    No matter how strong Mismagius¡¯s illusion skills were, they couldn¡¯t affect machines; an illusion is just an illusion, not a miracle.

    These people seized on this point, bing aggressive, demanding that the panel of judges give a satisfactory score.

    Terrance looked at these people with helplessness. Except for the young leader, the others were all rtively young teenagers. Didn¡¯t they realize that this behavior could offend someone?

    Fortunately, the audience was not influenced. They saw the performance, and although they were skeptical about the contestants¡¯ words, they maintained a wait-and-see attitude.

    The most important decision nowy with the three judges.

    The silence in the venuested for two minutes before Raoul Contesta cleared his throat and said, ¡°After discussion, we are not going to give Contestant Terrance¡¯s performance a score for now. The Pok¨¦mon Contest will continue.¡±

    As soon as he said this, the entire venue was in an uproar. Those contestants targeting Terrance smirked, some even showing their delight openly, while the audience began to shout in dissatisfaction.

    Especially Terrance¡¯s supporters, who were particrly loud, causing Raoul Contesta to break out in a cold sweat.

    Sukizo nudged Raoul Contesta, giving him a hint. Raoul Contesta could only quickly exin, ¡°Everyone, rest assured, the panel of judges will maintain fairness. This situation is special; the three of us cannot provide an answer on the spot. We need to discuss it with the Contest Committee before making a decision. Please understand.¡±

    ¡°Everyone~~¡± Vivian began to calm the scene, trying to change the atmosphere and divert the topic.

    ¡°Please calm down.¡±

    Terrance, standing at the center of the stage, immediately became everyone¡¯s center of attention, ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no need to worry. I haven¡¯t vited any Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s performance rules. What is ours will remain ours.¡±

    He said with a smile, and the venue quieted down. Even the audience unfamiliar with Terrance became intrigued by hisposure. The three judges, led by Raoul Contesta, looked at Terrance deeply, admiring the kid.

    His words seemed directed at the audience, but they were also meant for them.

    ******

    Primary judging had concluded.

    Before the start of secondary judging, people¡¯s attention wasn¡¯t on which eight contestants would advance to the second round, but rather on Terrance, this variable.

    His score had yet to be announced, and it was clear that the eighth contestant with the highest score might be at risk of being pushed out.

    Some contestants were indifferent towards Terrance, some were sympathetic, but Terrance didn¡¯t care much about their opinions.

    Everything would depend on the final oue.

    ¡°Woosh~~~~~¡±

    An hour after primary judging ended, the main hall lights turned on again. Raoul Contesta walked to the announcer¡¯s position, holding a microphone. Once the audience and contestants were gathered, he began to exin.

    ¡°Hello everyone, I am Raoul Contesta, Chief of the Contest Committee. Regarding the score for Contestant Terrance¡¯s performance earlier¡­¡±

    ¡°Contest Committee hase to the following resolution.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s supporters and those contestants targeting him held their breath, eagerly waiting for Raoul Contesta¡¯s next words.

    ¡°This time¡­ we still cannot give a specific score for Terrance¡¯s performance, and for that, we deeply apologize.¡±

    As soon as he said this, the audience began to stir again, with dissatisfaction growing louder. However, Raoul Contesta quickly added, ¡°But, Contestant Terrance will definitely advance to the secondary judging!¡±

    ¡°ording to the seventeen performance rules of the Pok¨¦mon Contest, Contestant Terrance¡¯s performance fullyplies with the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s rules¡­¡± At this point, Raoul Contesta struggled to continue, as this so-called rule was really too trivial to be worth discussing. In other words, it was too lowly.

    What Coordinator would have their Pok¨¦mon use a signature move to attack the audience during the first round of the Pok¨¦mon Contest? Is the Coordinator foolish or is the Pok¨¦mon Contest officials foolish? This highly controversial yet lowly rule was the key point of this incident.

    In reality, Mismagius¡¯s illusion skill wasn¡¯t attacking the audience. It was just affecting their sight, which caused no harm, but when singled out by someone with an agenda, it exposed the so-called loophole in the Pok¨¦mon Contest rules. Without Terrance¡¯s performance, bringing up this loophole would have beenughed at. No Coordinator on the stage would have their Pok¨¦mon attack the audience¡­ isn¡¯t that ridiculous?

    Yet this time, such a situation urred. Although the incident wasn¡¯t serious and was purely for performance effect, if not handled properly, it could cause controversy and adversely affect futurepetitions. Therefore, this issue couldn¡¯t be resolved by the three judges alone and required a joint decision from the Contest Committee.

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 Chapter 246: Modifying

    Chapter 246: Modifying

    ¡°In the seventeen performance rules of the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡­¡±

    Raoul Contesta took a deep breath and continued, ¡°Since Contestant Terrance¡¯s performance this time did not vite the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s rules, we panel of judges believes that with his skill level, he is qualified to advance to the second round. Additionally, due to theck of video recording, the video of his performance has been lost¡­¡±

    ¡°We are unable to provide a detailed score analysis and have no choice but to cancel the scoring for this performance.¡±

    ¡°Furthermore, due to this performance, the Contest Committee has revised the relevant rules, and as the discoverer of this loophole in the rules¡­although we cannot give a specific score to Contestant Terrance, this is considered an oversight by the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s officials. So, the number of people advancing to the second round this time¡­ is nine!¡±

    Nine contestants advancing¡­

    Modifying the rules for Terrance¡­

    These two sudden pieces of information were even more shocking to the audience than giving Terrance a perfect score.

    Even the contestants who targeted Terrance stared wide-eyed, not expecting such an oue.

    As for Terrance himself, although surprised, he felt it was reasonable. He knew the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s rules like the back of his hand, and considering Mismagius¡¯ uniqueness, he couldn¡¯t stick to the usual performances anymore, or else he would break his streak of perfect scores¡­Although in the end, he still broke it¡­ Terrance epted this. After all, it was just his slight OCD acting up. Getting a perfect score was less important than being able to participate in the secondary judging and win the Ribbon.

    Moreover¡­ having the rules modified because of him seemed more exaggerated than a perfect score.

    ¡°Updated the rules, huh¡­¡± Terrance muttered to himself. It looks like he¡¯ll need to read them again. Only by being familiar with the rules can performances go more smoothly. This incident is a perfect example.

    ¡°Anyway, advancing to the second round is what matters.¡± Terranceughed, scratching his head, and bowed to his supporters and the judges.

    As for the Coordinators who had jumped out, they were not in a good mood. Among them, only the leading young man advanced to the next round. He wanted to say something, but Raoul Contesta¡¯s words were clear enough. This made him stomp his foot in frustration, with nowhere to vent his anger. The fact that a crowd of audience was focused on him made him feel even more embarrassed.

    Towards such people¡­ Terrance could only think ¡°idiot.¡± His total score positioned him at seventh, so even without the ninth participant, he wouldn¡¯t have been eliminated. It was a typical case of ¡°harming others without benefiting oneself.¡± He impulsively jumped out without considering the consequences. Despite all this, he did gain something: he had caught the attention of Terrance¡¯s supporters.

    ¡°Next, we will proceed with secondary judging. Due to the presence of nine contestants, one contestant will automatically advance to the next round as a bye each time.¡±

    The secondary judging¡¯s matchups were immediately announced. Terrance looked at the list with a strange expression. Whether it was a coincidence or not, the bye had fallen to him right after they mentioned it.

    While thepeting contestants headed to the stage, the others went to the lobby to wait.

    ¡°Hope to see you in the finals,¡± Terrance said, pausing as he passed the young Coordinator who had targeted him.

    ¡°Finals?¡± The young man was stunned, then clenched his fists,a ¡°Are you afraid I¡¯ll be eliminated before then?¡±

    With the primary judging over, three more battles followed. Terrance observed the Pok¨¦mon and battle styles of the remaining eight contestants in the lobby, gaining a good understanding.

    Another unthreatening contest.

    Most of the contestants in the Grand Festival were veteran Coordinators; it was rare for a rookie Coordinator to collect five Ribbons within a year.

    No matter when you collect five Ribbons, you can participate in the Grand Festival. Therefore, the contestants in the Grand Festival are not all rookies who have collected Ribbons within a year.

    Some might have collected them within three years, some in two years, and others might have taken a long time, participating asionally during their travels. Moreover, the elegant Ribbons can be reused. For example, if you didn¡¯t achieve a good result in this year¡¯s Grand Festival, you could use the same Ribbons to participate again next year. This is one of the reasons why the Grand Festival has so many participants and why it¡¯s hard for rookies to stand out.

    So while Terrance could navigate the usual Pok¨¦mon Contests with ease, the Grand Festival might pose a tougher challenge.

    ¡°Second round¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡­ have a bye again?!¡±

    Terrance was ready to stand up and warm up, but the random grouping on the big screen left him stunned.

    He had another bye and directly advanced to the next round!

    ¡°This has to be on purpose,e on¡ª¡± Terrance slowly stood up and then sat back down again. Forget it! He guessed the intentions of the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s officials. Did they n to keep giving him byes?

    The result proved Terrance¡¯s suspicion correct. He sat in the lobby until his body was numb, as the contest indeed let him have byes all the way to the finals.

    Three byes¡­ Terrance didn¡¯t know how to feel about this. Additionally, the young Coordinator who had initially confronted him was eliminated in the second round. Terrance had no interest in mocking him further, and the Coordinator wisely avoided Terrance, letting the matter pass quietly.

    As for Terrance¡¯s three byes, it was obviously suspicious, but with only nine contestants and the increasing odds, no one could definitively say anything without concrete evidence.

    Moreover, the final round would decide everything. In the Pok¨¦mon Contest, only the winner receives a reward; even the second ce leaves empty-handed. Ultimately, what mattered was the final battle with thest remaining Coordinator. With enough strength, one could still reach the end, bye or no bye.

    So Terrance took a shortcut, skipping the middle rounds and jumping straight to the finals. As for his opponent¡­she was not pleased. If it weren¡¯t for Terrance¡¯s unexpected appearance, the Ribbon would already be hers.

    ¡°The tense and exciting moment we¡¯ve all been waiting for is here! After multiple battles in the primary and secondary judging, we have finally reached the most crucial moment of the Petalburg Contest¡ªthe finals! Let¡¯s begin!!¡±

    ¡°Wee the two contestants, Terrance and Mayumi!¡±

    Vivian was both physically and mentally exhausted after a day of hosting. But she had made it to the final moment, so she couldn¡¯t give up now. Instead, she shouted even more energetically.

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 Chapter 247: Light and Darkness

    Chapter 247: Light and Darkness

    After Vivian¡¯s announcement, Terrance nced at the stage, looking rather eager to get started. Finally, it was his turn. Having waited for seven matches, Terrance was itching to get up there.

    He had just finished devising a new illusion skill for Mismagius in Petalburg Gym and was eager to test it out in real battle, though the opportunity came a bitte.

    Although she wasn¡¯t a well-known Coordinator, Mayumi has proven her skills by advancing from the preliminary judging to the finals. Despite being a girl, her Pok¨¦mon was a Croagunk with an unrestrained fighting style, creating a rather unusualbination.

    Mayumi and Terrance¡¯s paths had only crossed during this match. Aside from that, she didn¡¯t have much to say about themotion Terrance had caused previously. Instead, Terrance¡¯s few byes made Mayumi realize that his sess might not be just due to luck.

    ¡°Croaguuuunk~ Croaguuuunk~¡± Croagunk puffed up its poison sac and called out, crossing its arms and staring at Mismagius with its dead fish eyes.

    ¡°Mmmm~~¡± Mismagius hovered in front of Terrance, waiting for hismand.

    Whoosh!

    As soon as the match started, Croagunk darted out like a blur, trying to use its speed to disrupt Mismagius¡¯ sight.

    ¡°Swoosh!¡±The fast-running Croagunk stopped, looking around as Mismagius had vanished from its sight.

    ¡°Don¡¯t panic, use poison to attack in all directions!¡± Mayumi scanned the stage and decisivelymanded.

    ¡°Croaguuuunk~ Croaguuuunk~¡± Hearing this, Croagunk sped its hands and crushed a purple Energy Ball. Boom! countless droplets of poison scattered out in all directions,pletely enveloping the area around Croagunk.

    As the poison droplets scattered everywhere, Mayumi¡¯s attention sharpened, trying to locate Mismagius¡¯ hiding ce. However, as she scanned the area, she noticed that the droplets all followed their original trajectories. Her eyes widened as she said, ¡°How is this possible?¡±

    ¡°The ceiling?¡± She looked up, wondering if Mismagius had flown that high in such a short time.

    ¡°Or the ground?¡± Mayumi¡¯s perspective shifted rapidly, reacting so swiftly that even Croagunk couldn¡¯t keep up with its Coordinator¡­

    ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Terrance¡¯s words startled Mayumi. ¡°Don¡¯t you know the move Phantom Force?¡±

    ¡°Croaguuuunk~~~¡±

    Boom! A series of Shadow Balls unexpectedly struck from behind Croagunk like a machine gun, bombarding it. But it wasn¡¯t over; as Croagunk tried to get up after getting sted away, a barrage of Shadow Balls quickly cut off its escape routes.

    ¡°Not good!¡± As Mayumi was momentarily stunned, Mismagius unleashed Shadow Balls as if they cost nothing. However, she realized that their power was not very strong; even if Croagunk took a few hits, it could still withstand them. Nevertheless, this didn¡¯t ease Mayumi¡¯s mind. The precise control made her suspect that the opponent might be aiming for appeal points, casting a shadow of doubt over her.

    ¡°Use Double Team¡ª¡± Mayumi didn¡¯t dare hesitate and quickly ordered. Croagunk split into a dozen figures, and for a moment, Mismagius couldn¡¯t identify the real one. Mismagius had no choice but to scatter the Shadow Balls, and without the threat of the numerous Shadow Balls, the real Croagunk managed to escape from the continuous attack.

    ¡°A clever escape method, but the attack isn¡¯t over yet.¡±

    ¡°Mismagius, use that move¡ª¡±

    That move?

    Which move is that?

    Mayumi lookedpletely baffled, and Vivian didn¡¯t know what toment. As the Shadow Ball destroyed the Double Team, Mismagius had already rushed towards the real Croagunk and concealed itself.

    ¡°Phantom Force again?!¡± Mayumi eximed. ¡°It¡¯s useless, I¡¯ve already figured out how to counter it. Croagunk, keep using Double Team!¡±

    Confidently, Mayumi awaited Mismagius¡¯s sneak attack, but with a sudden ¡°Ong¡ª¡± sound, an incantation echoed, causing sound waves to spread out, startling Croagunk. At the same time, Mismagius revealed itself.

    ¡°Quick, counterattack!¡± Mayumi shouted.

    However, all the Croagunks present seemed to be agitated, covering their eyes with Poison Touch and running around wildly.

    ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± Mayumi¡¯s words were caught in her throat. ¡°Damn it, I forgot about Mismagius¡¯ incantation. Even if Croagunk splits using Double Team, it can still hear the incantation¡­¡±

    Seeing Croagunk¡¯s reaction, Mayumi took a deep breath, realizing something. This attack method, which she couldn¡¯t understand, must be an illusion: ¡°Croagunk, don¡¯t be afraid, it¡¯s an illusion, snap out of it!¡±

    ¡°Croaguuuunk~¡± Although it was an illusion, whenever Croagunk tried to open its eyes, it felt as if it was being exposed to extremely intense sunlight, causing it unbearable pain. It couldn¡¯t focus, let alone open its eyes.

    ¡°Use your moves. Croagunk, use your moves and break through the illusion.¡± Faced with such an intangible thing as an illusion, Mayumi had no experience in breaking it, so she could only make a guess andmand Croagunk.

    At this moment, energy flowed through Croagunk¡¯s body, forming various moves, attempting to break free from the illusion¡¯s cage. But how could Mismagius give it the chance to react.

    sh Illusion was simple, yet it worked both ways. Constructing such a small illusion took little effort, but Croagunk¡¯s reaction gave Terrance and Mismagius new hope.

    Could this simple illusion¡­really be this effective?!

    ¡°Well¡­ Mismagius learned theseplex illusions during its time in the Haunted House to train and test students¡¯ illusion skills. After a few years of practice, these illusions naturally became the core of Mismagius¡¯ illusion abilities. It¡¯s us who are trapped by our own thoughts¡­¡±

    ¡°Croaguuuunk~~~¡± Croagunk cried out; it felt itself break through the illusion¡¯s barrier with its moves, and it truly heard the sound of the illusion shattering. But the scene before it sent Croagunk¡¯s heart into the abyss, leaving it more panicked than before.

    In the boundless darkness, where one couldn¡¯t see a finger in front of them, the pitch-ck environment filled Croagunk with fear and unease. Its first reaction was that it had gone blind.

    Under the scorching light, even though it opened its eyes, the world still remained dark. This change left Croagunk¡¯s mind in utter confusion, and it was on the verge of copse.

    At this point, it lost even the will to run around. Croagunk stood there dazed, beginning to question its frog-life.

    On the stage, the three red gems on Mismagius flickered, and Confuse Ray enveloped Croagunk, plunging it into a secondyer of illusion¡ªdarkness.

    Seeing the motionless Croagunk, Mayumi realized she had never experienced such an absurd battle before.

    She shouted at Croagunk, trying to wake it from the illusion, but no matter how much she shouted, there was no response.

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 Chapter 248 4th Ribbon

    Chapter 248 4th Ribbon

    Mismagius moved too quickly. Initially, when Croagunk opened its eyes, Mayumi was thrilled, thinking she had found a way to break the illusion. However, the actions of Mismagius and Croagunk in the next moment made her doubt her own eyes.

    Croagunk stood there dumbfounded, while Mismagius wove Thunder Wave into arge, covering Croagunk¡¯s head, causing it to groan in pain.

    ¡°Croagunk¡ª¡± Mayumi screamed.

    Croagunk felt numb all over, unable to muster any strength. Coupled with the boundless darkness, the dual blow inflicted a huge psychological shadow on it. With a cry of ¡®Waa,¡¯ it couldn¡¯t bear it anymore and fainted.

    ¡°I guessed right¡­¡± Terrance scratched his head.

    Mismagius¡¯ incantation and moves can connect to form a double illusion, trapping other Pok¨¦mon within. If the connection can be made even tighter, the double illusion can be upgraded to multipleyers, each linked to the next. As long as Mismagius finds a brief moment of gap, it can be the key to victory.

    Moreover, if Mismagius¡¯s illusion skills reach the state of perfection, it canpletely break down the opponent¡¯s psychological defenses using illusions alone.

    This time, a simplebination of sh and darkness achieved remarkable effects. First, the sh caused physiological stimtion, creating countless feelings of tension, anxiety, and irritation, then when Croagunk finally broke free from the illusion, it found itself deep in darkness. The huge change in outlook caused Croagunk to produce a series of negative emotions again, making Croagunk doubt its senses and eyes, thus giving rise to fear.

    This not only gave Mismagius ample preparation time but also sapped Croagunk¡¯s fighting spirit significantly, delivering a severe blow both mentally and physically.Using ¡°darkness¡± first followed by ¡°sh¡± could have also created another emotional shift for Croagunk. In short, no matter how they are used, as long as the twoplementary illusions are well-designed, they can produce unexpected effects.

    Moreover, Mismagius hasn¡¯t even had time to carefully perfect the current sh and darkness; they were simply executed based on past experiences, yet still produced such outstanding effects. In the distant future, a single sh Illusion would be able to trap the opponent for several seconds or even leave them perpetually lost within, unable to find a way out. Mismagius¡¯ aplishments would then be truly extraordinary.

    ¡°I lost¡­¡± Mayumi recalled Croagunk, feeling utterly confused. She didn¡¯t even know what happened to Croagunk, only feeling she was an unqualified Coordinator, unable to understand her Pok¨¦mon¡¯s feelings well.

    The panel of three judges and Vivian also fell silent, as they also couldn¡¯t clearly describe the details of the fight. Although they knew Terrance won through Mismagius¡¯ illusion skill, they couldn¡¯t exin the intricacies, the changes in Croagunk, or the shifts in its mindset. Only the two Pok¨¦mon knew what truly happened¡­

    This style of battle was the first time in a Pok¨¦mon Contest, a fight that couldn¡¯t be judged by the naked eye¡­¡­The three judges had countlessments they wanted to make, but even in the final judging round, theck of battle details led to many generic remarks.

    ¡°Did he win?¡± asked an audience member.

    ¡°He won, right?¡± another audience member said.

    The audience looked at each other in confusion, scratching their heads, unable toment on this baffling Contest Battle.

    At first, everything proceeded ording to the usual course of the battle. But once Mismagius used its first illusion skill, the audience was left confused about what was happening.

    Though appeal points were continuously reduced by subsequent attacks, until the huge of Thunder Wave finally brought Croagunk¡¯s points to zero, the audience¡¯s most direct feeling was confusion about Croagunk¡¯s reactions.

    ¡°This is really¡­¡± The staff responsible for filming this Pok¨¦mon Contest were on the verge of tears. Both of Terrance¡¯s performances were extremely difficult to capture on video; even the human eye couldn¡¯t make sense of it, so the footage turned out even worse.

    Unlike previous Pok¨¦mon Contests, typically after winning a Ribbon, Terrance could leave. However, due to the ¡°illusion skill,¡± this time there were some issues with the performance aspect of the contest. As a result, Terrance unexpectedly received an invitation from Raoul Contesta.

    Although Raoul Contesta, dressed in a red suit, appeared friendly, Terrance knew some of his experiences when he was young. Raoul detested any disruption or cheating in Pok¨¦mon Contests. He had previously cklisted a Coordinator for such behavior. Although this was something Raoul Contesta did when he was young, and he began to handle things more smoothly as he grew older, Terrance still did not dare to underestimate him.

    As the Chief of the Contest Committee, Raoul Contesta¡¯s status has grown increasingly significant with the rising prestige of Pok¨¦mon Contests,parable to that of a top-tier Breeder.

    ¡°Hello, I believe this is our first meeting.¡± Raoul Contesta said with a smile in a reception room at the contest venue.

    ¡°It¡¯s a pleasure to meet you,¡± Terrance replied, shaking his hand. Then, the conversation quickly got to the point.

    ¡°How did it go?¡± Sukizo asked, walking into the lobby and looking at Raoul Contesta, who was seated on the sofa.

    ¡°Very smoothly. I¡¯ve already asked him to make a detailed report of this Pok¨¦mon Contest. We should be able to address the loopholes in the rules regarding illusion skills,¡± Raoul Contesta replied. ¡°Fortunately, apart from the Grand Festival, other contests aren¡¯t broadcast live. Otherwise, if illusion skills be widespread¡­ the impact on Pok¨¦mon Contests would be enormous.¡±

    ¡°Ohh..Did you mention that other matter?¡± Sukizo inquired.

    ¡°I did. Terrance is more astute than I expected. I only hinted at it, and he understood,¡± Raoul Contesta said with a smile.

    What Raoul Contesta didn¡¯t know was that Terrance had already guessed his intentions when he received the invitation. So, Terrance tactfully assured him that Mismagius would not be participating in the Grand Festival.

    If such illusion skills were used in the Grand Festival which is broadcasted live and viewed across entire Hoenn and other regions, the impact would extend beyond just the contestants in the lobby. There would be widespread demands to redo the event, causing immense headaches for the Pok¨¦mon Contest officials.

    Terrance¡¯s performance served as a reminder and a wake-up call for the Pok¨¦mon Contest officials. They must be cautious to prevent simr issues at the Grand Festival. While there is still a chance to fix minor rules in regr contests, any blunder during the live-broadcasted Grand Festival was something the Pok¨¦mon Contest officials wanted to avoid at all costs.

    This incident further thrust Terrance into the spotlight, catching the attention of numerous Pok¨¦mon Contest higher-ups¡­and not just Raoul Contesta.

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 Chapter 249: Scott

    Chapter 249: Scott

    After the Petalburg Contest, the Contest Committee hastily convened a meeting. The main topic was how to address the ¡°illusion skill,¡± a technique that can¡¯t be broadcasted via equipment.

    You see, the Grand Festival is broadcasted live from all angles. Although the illusion skill is considered a unique charm of certain Pok¨¦mon, and judges can understand it, as the saying goes, ¡°Laymen watch for fun, experts watch for details.¡± The audience can¡¯t even enjoy the spectacle, and experts need to analyze the details of the battle or performance. This undoubtedly deals a heavy blow to the Pok¨¦mon Contest system, significantly reducing its entertainment value.

    This time, Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest had the lowest ¡°performance¡± factor. He didn¡¯t gain any new fans, as the battle process was too rough and didn¡¯t meet the audience¡¯s standard impression of a Pok¨¦mon Contest. However, a victory is a victory, and only Terrance¡¯s initial supporters could still smile.

    At the same time, these supporters noticed a pattern: Terrance seemed to change his Pok¨¦mon for each new Pok¨¦mon Contest. This approach has its pros and cons, but it also sparks curiosity among some supporters about what kind of Pok¨¦mon Terrance would use next, adding ayer of mystery to his Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Due to being hosted by Raoul Contesta, Terrance wasn¡¯t blocked by his supporters this time, and naturally, he couldn¡¯t announce where he nned to participate in the next Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Petalburg Gym!

    After the Pok¨¦mon Contest ended, Terrance nned to bid farewell to Norman¡¯s family and head to his next destination. However, he was suddenly stopped by Mr. Norman.

    ¡°Mr. Norman, what is this about¡­¡±

    Terrance looked puzzled, not knowing why Mr. Norman asked him to stay.¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, just that someone wants to meet you,¡± Mr. Normanughed heartily.

    ¡°That person knew you were staying at Petalburg Gym and contacted me.¡±

    ¡°Meet me¡­¡± Terrance hesitated, wondering who it could be. But if it was someone he knew, they wouldn¡¯t need to contact him through Mr. Norman.

    ¡°Mr. Norman¡­¡± Terrance voiced his confusion, and Norman also expressed uncertainty: ¡°I¡¯m not that acquainted with that person either, but they are quite renowned in Hoenn¡­¡±

    ¡°I guess it¡¯s because of your performance in the Pok¨¦mon Contest and the previous video of your battle with Regirock that they looked for you.¡±

    ¡°After all, your illusion skill performance¡­ led to a reform in the Pok¨¦mon Contest,¡± Mr. Norman joked.

    ¡°Well¡­ hehe¡­¡± Terranceughed awkwardly, ¡°Could you tell me more about this person?¡±

    Norman nodded and said, ¡°His name is Scott. He owns thergest vehiclepany in Hoenn¡­¡±

    ¡°You might not know him by this, but he has several other identities that are highly renowned in the Trainermunity,¡± Mr. Norman mused. ¡°If you establish a good rtionship with him, your path ahead as a Trainer could be much smoother.¡±

    ¡°Ahem¡­ I was just reflecting a bit. Do you know about the Battle Frontier?¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± Terrance nodded.

    ¡°Scott is the owner of the Battle Frontier, or rather, its investor. Early on, Scott realized the rapid growth of the Trainer industry and resolutely handed over his family business to others to manage. He then dedicated himself to discovering outstanding Trainers, using hispany¡¯s resources to grant them certain status and fame. The current Battle Frontier is entirely Scott¡¯s creation.¡±

    Battle Factory, Battle Arena, Battle Dome, Battle Pike, Battle Pce, Battle Pyramid¡­these vibrant battle facilities are, in a sense, all part of Scott¡¯s enterprises.

    ¡°Oh right, there¡¯s also the Battle Tower in Hoenn¡¯s LaRousse City, which is one of his enterprises as well.¡±

    Terrance nodded; he could ept this. Most industries rted to Trainers are certainly driven by other industries. Relying solely on Trainers, in the current social climate, naturally doesn¡¯t generate as much profit as the increasingly popr ¡°vehicles.¡±

    As the leader in Hoenn¡¯s vehicle industry, Scott has the capital to establish these Trainer facilities.

    ¡°Why would someone like that want to see me?¡± Terrance frowned, unable to guess Scott¡¯s intentions. In some ways, Scott¡¯s status was even higher than Steven¡¯s. At least for now, Devon Corporation¡¯s industrial chain couldn¡¯t match the vastness of Scott¡¯s family enterprise.

    Devon Corporation¡¯s rapid growth has only been in recent years. Ten years ago, it was an obscure smallpany, but after they developed a new type of Pok¨¦ Ball and sessfully revived a half-piece of ancient fossil, Devon Corporation¡¯s capital skyrocketed, attracting investment from various sources. Over the years, they even forced their old rival, Greater Mauville Holdings, into bankruptcy¡­

    The president of Devon Corporation once said: they are researching a key technology, and if sessful, they could soon rival Kanto¡¯s overlord Silph Co.!

    Hoenn¡¯s vehicle industry is saturated, but the Trainer industry is still booming, and Devon Corporation has enormous potential. Many entrepreneurs can see this clearly.

    So Scott¡¯s attempt to do something in the Trainer field¡­ shows his foresight.

    Listening to Mr. Norman¡¯s evaluation of Scott, Terrance fell into thought. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to leave anymore and began to wait quietly.

    Outside Petalburg Gym, a red sports car suddenly sped over and then came to a screeching halt. A chubby man wearing sunsses and a blue patterned short-sleeve shirt looked up and smiled, ¡°Here we are.¡±

    ¡°This is the sixth one¡­¡± he murmured to himself. He then got out of the car and took out amunication device to contact Mr. Norman.

    Shortly after, Terrance and Mr. Norman met the young entrepreneur, Scott.

    ¡°Nice to see you, Mr. Norman. Long time no see,¡± Scottughed heartily as he shook hands with Mr. Norman.

    ¡°And this young man must be Terrance, right? Haha, hello, I¡¯m Scott.¡±

    Terrance returned the greeting, and then Scott got straight to the point: ¡°Mr. Norman¡­ you see¡­¡±

    Understanding the cue, Mr. Norman arranged a room for Terrance and Scott.

    ¡°Ah, Terrance, let me introduce myself again. I¡¯m Scott, the owner of the Battle Frontier. The Battle Tower in LaRousse City is also one of my enterprises, and I¡¯m also the owner of the ¡®Frontier Club,¡¯ which focuses on the Hoenn League.¡±

    ¡°You must have many questions right now, but let me exin¡­¡±

    Terrance, a bit embarrassed, nodded. How should he put it¡­ the other party was much more ¡°down-to-earth¡± than he had imagined.

    ¡°The reason I came to find you is to invite you to be a provisional member of the ¡®Frontier Club.¡¯ Are you interested?¡±

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 Chapter 250: Battle of Clubs

    Chapter 250: Battle of Clubs

    ¡°Frontier Club?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s one of the top three clubs in Hoenn, a first-ss Trainer club,¡± Scott replied with a smile.

    ¡°Do you know about the club, or should I exin it to you?¡±

    ¡°No need¡­¡± Terrance said.

    Terrance had some understanding of the clubs; it was one of the ways Trainers could make money¡­

    The primary purpose of most clubs was to support Trainers. They provided resources, training facilities, and equipment to Trainers. In return, Trainers tried their best to achieve high rankings in the Champion League for the fame of both the club and themselves.

    It could be described as a mutually beneficial organization for Trainers. If a club¡¯s contracted Trainer managed to break through the Champion League and be an Elite Four level Trainer, it would be a huge benefit for both the Trainer and the club.

    However¡­generally, the Trainers who were absorbed into clubs were almost always League Conference champion or runner-up level.

    This was because only the results in the Champion League could bring a positive increase to the club¡¯s ie. Training rookie Trainers was a long-term investment with high costs and disproportionate returns. Therefore, the Trainers contracted by the clubs were almost always those who had qualifications for the Champion League.For civilian Trainers, signing a contract with a club was a great option. Being noticed by major clubs already demonstrated these Trainers¡¯ talents. They could perform well in the League Conference with their talents, but as their opponents¡¯ level increased, the disadvantage of insufficient resources would be more apparent. At this point, the club was a great tform.

    By signing with a club, participating in the Champion League under the club¡¯s name, and performing missions, they could receive the corresponding resources and training¡­

    The more excellent they became, the better their treatment would be.

    ¡°Provisional member?!¡± Terrance was stunned.

    ¡°That¡¯s right, a provisional member,¡± Scott said.

    ¡°I have something that needs to be done by a Trainer under 14 years old, and our Frontier Club¡¯s contracted Trainers¡­ are all basically above this age now,¡± Scott exined.

    ¡°So I went to many ces looking for outstanding young Trainers, and you are one of them. Before this, I found five other Trainers, and I¡¯ve already reached an agreement with them.¡±

    ¡°If you be a provisional member of our club, you¡¯ll have a higher chance of bing an official member¡­ Don¡¯t you want this opportunity?¡±

    Scott smiled and waited for Terrance¡¯s response. For Trainers, only those qualified for the Champion League earn a decent ie. Now, there was a golden opportunityid before these young Trainers that could strongly support their dreams¡ªhardly anyone wouldn¡¯t be tempted.

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Terrance hesitated, and Scott added, ¡°You don¡¯t need to do anything special. Moreover, being a provisional member isn¡¯t binding at all. You can think of it as being a ¡®temporary worker.¡¯ During this time, our club will fully help you improve your skills, but you will have to fulfill certain obligations.¡±

    ¡°Well¡­ that¡¯s about it.¡± Scott thought for a moment. ¡°Also, if you perform well, it¡¯s even possible to be promoted to an official member with the benefits of a contracted Trainer. But it all depends on your performance. Let me see, the annual sry of a contracted Trainer is¡­ at least 100,000 a year!¡±

    In this world, those aged 15 and above are considered youths, with legal permission for marriage, marking a significant age milestone.

    Scott exined quickly, likely because he had given this pitch many times before. In fact, Terrance was just one of his targets. There were countless Trainers under 14 in Hoenn, and finding outstanding ones wasn¡¯t difficult.

    He had identified 24 targets in total and had only looked for a few so far.

    As for how Terrance caught Scott¡¯s attention, it started with the Regirock video. Scott received a rmendation from Mr. Brandon, who was, in a sense, a powerful Trainer cooperating with Scott.

    Scott¡¯s first method for finding outstanding Trainers was to search and inquire through various battle facilities under his wing, and that¡¯s how Terrance was discovered.

    Sess or failure wasn¡¯t crucial to Scott; he just needed a few candidates. In other words, searching for so many candidates is just like ¡°raising poisonous insects¡± and select the best among them.

    Terrance hesitated. The other party¡¯s offer was merely an empty promise. Even if it wasn¡¯t, it didn¡¯t align with his own ns, so there was no need to give it any thought.

    However, he was quite interested in what Scott had to say.

    ¡°How long would it take?¡± Terrance asked.

    Scott held up four fingers and said, ¡°At least three months of temporary training, then official work, finishing in no more than four months.¡±

    ¡°The one who performs the best during this period will get an official contract with the club. No need to worry about Champion League qualifications; they will directly be a contracted Trainer with Frontier Club.¡±

    ¡°And the mission?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Battles, with a group of Trainers around your age,¡± Scott said with a mysterious smile. ¡°I can exin the detailster. This is a rare opportunity.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Norman, thank you for your hospitality¡­ It¡¯s time for me to say goodbye,¡± Terrance said with a smile to Mr. Norman.

    ¡°You¡¯re wee. Feel free to visit anytime. Max and the others really like you,¡± Mr. Norman replied.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Terrance said. Afterward, he recalled the conversation he had just had with Scott. There were still six months until the Grand Festival, giving him plenty of time. Spending four months on the mission Scott mentioned wouldn¡¯t affect his ns, and the conditions Scott offered were too tempting for Terrance to resist.

    Additionally, these four months would be an excellent training journey for Growlithe, Beautifly, Altaria, and Mismagius. Initially, Terrance nned to undertake this journey after the Grand Festival, but fate had brought it forward.

    Once the agreement was finalized, Scott exined the reason behind it¡­ causing Terrance to shrug. The resources that Trainers would fight tooth and nail for were just the result of a grudge match between Scott and an old rival. Because of a small bet between the two, Scott was willing to put forth so many resources for the challenge. Terrance couldn¡¯t help but want to voice his opinion.

    ¡°Battles between clubs, huh¡­¡± Terrance chuckled. It didn¡¯t matter to him; after fulfilling the four-month obligation in the contract, he would return to his Pok¨¦mon Contest journey.

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 Chapter 251: Battle Tower

    Chapter 251: Battle Tower

    Terrance had been to LaRousse City before but had never visited the Battle Tower. He had seen the towering structure from a distance, marveling at its modern design. Unlike the two ancient towers at Crown Academy, the Battle Tower looked hi-tech. At least the two towers in the academy don¡¯t have things like elevators¡­

    Upon actually stepping into the Battle Tower, Terrance was further impressed by the hustle and bustle inside. During registration, he even spent some time conversing with an AI. The tower included Pok¨¦mon Center, Pok¨¦mon Mart, and many other facilities, ensuring that Trainers whoe here to challenge it could battle to their heart¡¯s content without any worries.

    Terrance thought for a moment about how much money it must have cost to build the Battle Tower. There were eight entrances in the Battle Tower, and he chose one to enter. Along the way, he saw many Trainers and observed the Battle Arena from the spectator seats. He had to admit it was very well done; Every Trainer who steps into the arena can really resonate with the intense atmosphere around them.

    Battle Arenas were noisy, filled with cheers and gasps, but other parts were well soundproofed, maintaining a quiet yet engaging atmosphere with various small attractions to pique the interest of passersby.

    ¡°There sure are a lot of Trainers,¡± Terrance marveled as he walked. It was probably the highest concentration of Trainers he had ever seen in one ce, and at the same time, it was quite rare. His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a suddenmotion¡ªa Persian was charging in his direction, causing a stir.

    A Trainer was chasing the Persian, looking exhausted. But the Persian was too fast. Despite the Trainer¡¯s shouts, the Persian didn¡¯t obey, and even attempts to recall it with a Pok¨¦ Ball were futile as the Trainer couldn¡¯t follow its movements.

    Seeing this, Terrance instinctively reached for Mismagius¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball to help, but a hand pushed down his hand.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Terrance turned to see a boy in green clothes and shorts holding him back, shaking his head.

    ¡°No need to help. Pok¨¦mon aren¡¯t allowed out of their Pok¨¦ Balls in the public areas of the Battle Tower,¡± the boy, with spiky ck hair and lively red-orange eyes, pointed towards the direction the Persian had run. ¡°Look¡­¡±As he spoke, the ceiling transformed, and a burst of electric shock struck down. The Persian was electrocuted, leaving it sprawled on the ground with its legs in the air, twitching¡­..

    ¡°I¡¯m Gon. This must be your first time at the Battle Tower?¡± the boy in green shorts said with a smile, scratching his head. ¡°The first time I came here, I identally released my Pok¨¦mon too and it got stunned by the defense system.¡±

    ¡°Ah, I see. I haven¡¯t had a chance to read the rules yet,¡± Terrance replied, suddenly recalling the booklet he received upon entry. He hadn¡¯t found time to go through it during his walk.

    ¡°Thank you,¡± Terrance said. ¡°I¡¯m Terrance.¡±

    Seeing the Persian run wild, Terrance understood why no one intervened¡ªthis ce had its own set of defense measures.

    ¡°Are you nning to participate in the battle?¡± Gon asked, seeing Terrance standing next to the central pir¡¯s disy.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°You can book a slot using your membership card right there,¡± Gon pointed to the disy.

    ¡°Membership card? Is this what you mean?¡± Terrance took a blue card from the booklet in his backpack.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s it,¡± Gon nodded. ¡°After booking, you might have to wait for a while or you might get to battle immediately. If you are going to challenge, you need to make sure you have time for seven consecutive battles¡­¡±

    ¡°After all, it¡¯s only considered a round if you win seven consecutive battles in the Battle Tower. If you leave midway, it counts as a failure.¡±

    ¡°Got it, I understand,¡± Terrance said.

    He had long been eager to visit the Battle Tower. After all, a ce where he could engage in seven high-frequency battles was rare. Altaria needed to experience various moves to perfect the ¡°Erase¡± skill, and this environment was ideal for that.

    In addition, he now had another Pok¨¦mon that needed extensive battles to refine its skills¡ªMismagius.

    The ¡°sh and Dark Illusion¡± skill also required continuous practice to be mastered and developed to perfection.

    Moreover, Growlithe was nearing evolution, and numerous battles would help it build a solid foundation.

    ¡°This is Growlithe¡¯s final phase¡­ After this, it will evolve and participate in thest Pok¨¦mon Contest before the Grand Festival.¡±

    ¡°Besides¡­ Beautifly should actually be the main focus of training during this period. After all, the purpose ofing here was to strengthen Beautifly¡¯ over these three months!¡±

    To increase Beautifly¡¯s chances of winning the Grand Festival, Terrance put in a lot of effort to make it stronger. Terrance wasn¡¯t very interested in what Mr. Scott had to say at first, but the conditions he offered were very generous. Even in these short three months, if used well, he could significantly strengthen several of his Pok¨¦mon.

    During this process of strengthening his Pok¨¦mon, the one to benefit the most would be Beautifly. For the final battle, it would reap the rewards from the efforts of the other Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Beep beep beep.¡±

    ¡°biu~¡±

    ¡°Is that it?¡± Terrance asked Gon beside him.

    ¡°Yeah¡­ that means your booking is sessful. See, the text below shows your battle time and location.¡±

    ¡°Oh, thank you! To show my appreciation, let me buy you a drink,¡± Terrance said, pointing to a nearby vending machine.

    ¡°Haha, no need! I¡¯m waiting for someone. Besides, the booklet they give out during registration should cover all this information,¡± Gon replied with augh, scratching his head.

    ¡°More importantly, your match is in 10 minutes, and you need to enter the arena 5 minutes early for preparations. If you don¡¯t go now, you won¡¯t make it in time.¡±

    ¡°Oh, really?¡± Terrance was taken aback and had to say goodbye to the unfamiliar Trainer before heading to his own battle site.

    After all, it¡¯s his first battle, and beingte wouldn¡¯t be good. Speaking of which, he also needs to quickly adapt to the Battle Tower¡¯s procedures and understand how the resources will be allocated over these three months. ording to Scott, it¡¯s all about performance in the LaRousse City Battle Tower under hismand!

    Terrance roughly calcted that if he could reach the High-level Area within three months, the resources he could obtain would be substantial. And this is just the so-called ¡°training period¡±¡ªit doesn¡¯t even include the resources for good performance once the actual bet begins.

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 Chapter 252: Challange! Blocking!

    Chapter 252: Change! Blocking!

    ording to Scott, the chosen young Trainers need to embark on training at the Battle Tower for the next three months. Depending on the circumstances, they might receive some assistance.

    In fact, every Trainer who registers at the Battle Tower and wins a round of battles, which involves defeating seven opponents in 3v3 matches, receives certain rewards.

    The advantage for Trainers like Terrance, who are invited, is that their rewards are doubled, and they don¡¯t have to pay any fees to participate. They can focus solely on improving their skills through battles.

    Seven battles, seven Trainers. This means that for Terrance to pass the first round, he must defeat 21 Pok¨¦mon with just three of his own.

    It is clear that the Battle Tower is a great ce for outstanding Trainers to hone their skills. However, for average Trainers, it bes a ce where they are merely stepping stones for others, bing targets for their winning streak.

    So, to maintain a winning streak in the Battle Tower, not only must the Pok¨¦mon be strong, but the Trainer¡¯smand skills must also be exceptional. Only by properly managing the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s stamina can they avoid being worn down by a series of opponents.

    ¡°Bang, bang, bang~¡±

    ¡°Haha, Machamp, crush it!¡±

    Terrance passed by an arena where a Machamp grabbed a Graveler with both hands and ruthlessly mmed it to the ground, causing the audience to burst intoughter. ¡°Landon, give up, you only have one Pok¨¦mon left.¡±¡°Six victories in a row, you¡¯re destined to fail again today~¡±

    Boom!

    Graveler was knocked out by Machamp, but Machamp was also in bad shape, panting heavily as it looked at its Trainer.

    ¡°Landon, you¡¯ve done your best. At worst, you can just start over!¡±

    The Trainer on the arena, Landon, shook his head and said, ¡°Who¡¯s thest opponent? Come up quickly.¡±

    He wasn¡¯t polite, not even thinking about giving his Pok¨¦mon more time to rest. Instead, he shouted at the next opponent.

    Before long, another Trainer stepped onto the arena, and the two engaged in another intense battle.

    ¡°The audience just said that Landon¡¯s strength is considered top-notch in the Battle Tower¡¯s Beginner Area. He has already won four rounds in a row, and this is the sixth victory of the fifth round. But it¡¯s quite dangerous this time, with only one opponent left while he only has a weakened Machamp to battle against three fully fit Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Terrance murmured to himself. ¡°It seems that breaking through the Beginner Area is not a short-term project and requires a lot of luck.¡±

    You need to win five consecutive rounds in the Beginner Area, with a total of 35 battles, to be eligible for promotion to the High-level Area.

    This is the basic rule of the Battle Tower: each round consists of seven consecutive battles that cannot be interrupted. However, you can take breaks between rounds, with no limit on the number of days.

    ¡°From the looks of it, if a Trainer steps into the High-level Area, their level should not be far from qualifying for the Champion League,¡± Terrance thought.

    In other words, the Trainers who can advance to the High-level Area are at least at the level of the top three in the League Conference.

    Terrance had seen Trainers from the High-level Area, such as Albert and Murasakibara, so he had some understanding of that area¡¯s strength.

    In the Battle Tower, there are two methods for Trainers to battle: one is like Landon¡¯s challenge, aiming for a certain number of consecutive wins to advance to the High-level Area.

    However, this method is time-consuming, and few Trainers do it unless they stay in LaRousse City for a long time.

    The second method is interception, where you can schedule to intercept the challenger and battle in this way.

    Trainers have only these two methods to choose from, and the conditions for each are different. The cost of challenging is high, but the rewards are richer, with the selection of opponents being entirely automated.

    In interception, as the opponent¡¯s winning streak increases, so do the rewards. The registration requirements are low, making it the best choice for most Trainers looking to make some quick money through battles. After all, if you encounter an opponent with a long winning streak but only one weakened Pok¨¦mon left, you can make a big profit. Thus, many people try their luck.

    As for Battle Tower, it profits by extracting some fees or other asymmetrical revenue streams.

    ¡°This is my Battle Arena, right?!¡±

    Terrance stepped onto the arena, and a young man who looked like a staff member quickly ran over, saying, ¡°0315?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s me.¡±

    ¡°Please wait a moment; your first opponent will arrive within five minutes,¡± said the staff member.

    Each floor of the Beginner Area has several arenas, and the audience naturally can¡¯t pay attention to all of them. They pick battles or Trainers they are interested in watching. To a neer like Terrance, who is making his first appearance at the Battle Tower, no one was paying attention yet.

    Only after making a name for themselves, that is, by winning several times in a row, do they gradually attract attention.

    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t count yet, right? Mr. Scott is still looking for Trainers. I wonder if any other invited Trainers have already arrived at the Battle Tower.¡±

    ¡°So, how many consecutive wins can I get before Mr. Scottes back?!¡±

    Terrance smiled. At this moment, his first opponent had already entered the arena. Terrance didn¡¯t pay attention to the opponent¡¯s name or battle style. He wasn¡¯t interested in observing their characteristics. Countless battles awaited him, and he didn¡¯t have time to focus on so many details.

    Defeating every opponent in front of you is the simplest rule in the Battle Tower.

    ¡°Torkoal, methrower!¡±

    Bang!

    A raging column of fire erupted, sweeping throughyers of heat waves, and aimed directly at the Altaria in the sky.

    Terrance quickly assessed the strength of the methrower without issuing anymands. Shaking his head, he said, ¡®Use Dragon Pulse and deal with it.¡±

    Following a powerful cry, a violet energy wave gradually coalesced around Altaria, instantly unleashing tremendous power. Like a devouring force, it consumed the column of fire, scattering it into sparks, and then the violet dragon-shaped wave continued to advance fiercely. In the blink of an eye, it engulfed Torkoal in an explosion as the opponent Trainer¡¯s eyes widened.

    ¡°Torkoal is unable to battle.¡±

    A one-hit KO. Against ordinary Trainers, Terrance showed his ruthless side.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t weak. His previous opponents were just too strong, making it hard to showcase his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength.Who were his past opponents?

    Gym Leaders, Totem Pok¨¦mon, Trainers who easily defeated Elite Four¡­

    Used to battling such powerful opponents, Terrance, when facing ordinary Trainers, was like a big bad wolf in a flock of sheep, disying extreme ferocity.

    ¡°Beautifly, dodge the attack and spread Sleep Powder across the arena using the wind.¡±

    ¡°Hum~~¡± Beautifly gently pped its wings, letting Electabuzz¡¯s electric currents scatter around but never touching the fluttering Beautifly. Without expending much energy, Beautifly soared high into the sky and with just two simple ps of its wings, a green powder enveloped Electabuzz, knocking it unconscious.

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 Chapter 253: Completing consecutive wins of 1st round (2-in-1)

    Chapter 253: Completing consecutive wins of 1st round (2-in-1)

    When the third Pok¨¦mon sent out by Terrance, Mismagius, toyed with the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon in the Illusionary Space, it marked Terrance¡¯s first victory in the Battle Tower.

    Altaria, Beautifly, Mismagius¡­each Pok¨¦mon took on one opponent, using either brute force or guerri tactics to easily defeat them without suffering any damage themselves.

    ¡°We can do this,¡± Terrance nodded to himself, looking at the condition of his three Pok¨¦mon. If all his opponents were of this caliber, his three Pok¨¦mon could easily get through seven battles.

    After about 5 minutes, which is the interval between each match, a staff member led another Trainer over.

    ¡°The second Trainer you are going to battle is¨D¨DAkin.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m ready.¡± Akin nced at the unfamiliar face of Terrance and shrugged. It seemed Terrance was a Battle Tower rookie who had only won one match so far. Even if Akin won, there wouldn¡¯t be much reward, which dampened his enthusiasm.

    On this floor of the Battle Tower, there were eightrge arenas, each managed by a staff member to maintain order and provide guidance. With the audience spread across each floor and arena, it generally felt a bit empty.

    Terrance stood quietly at one end of the arena, waiting for his opponent to step onto the stage. As Terrance stood there, Mismagius floated in the air, exuding an eerie and ghostly aura.

    ¡°You go first,¡± Terrance said.As a challenger of the Battle Tower, people like Terrance have the priority to send out their Pok¨¦mon first. However, there were no rules against switching Pok¨¦mon during the battle.

    ¡°A Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, huh¡­¡± Akin muttered, realizing he hadn¡¯t brought any Pok¨¦mon that could counter Ghost-types. He casually tossed a Pok¨¦ Ball, and a sh of white light revealed a strong wind blowing past Terrance. It was a Tropius, a Grass and Flying-type Pok¨¦mon, usually used for riding or patrolling protected areas. Not many Trainers trained this kind of Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°No wonder Hoenn is the ce with the most Trainers; you can see all kinds of Pok¨¦mon here,¡± Terrance smirked as Mismagius began to vanish, disappearing from the opponent¡¯s sight.

    Suddenly, numerous Shadow Balls appeared from all directions around Tropius. These Shadow Balls moved incredibly fast and at tricky angles, blocking most of Tropius¡¯ escape routes, making itsrge body a perfect target.

    ¡°Are these¡­ Shadow Balls?!¡± Akin¡¯s face turned serious as he saw the overwhelming number of Shadow Balls hurtling towards Tropius. He stood there, stunned.

    This kind of unconventional move was always tough to deal with, as it went against the norms!

    A standard Shadow Ball was an Energy Ball filled with shadow energy, but Akin had never seen so many used at once in a battle.

    ¡°Boom boom boom boom boom.¡±

    Although Tropius tried to dodge, it couldn¡¯t escape the range of the Shadow Ball¡¯s attacks. After being hit by one Shadow Ball, countless others followed. After about a dozen explosions, Tropius, its body covered in wounds, pped its wings weakly, its eyes losing their luster as it flew around frantically in distress.

    ¡°Press the attack,¡± Terrancemanded.

    The moment the Shadow Balls exploded, Tropius was already engulfed in darkness. With Mismagius¡¯ final strike, Tropius was defeated before it had a chance to use any of its moves.

    ¡°What!¡±

    The staff on-site noticed a subtle change in Terrance¡¯s expression. Defeating his opponent in just one move, a clear indication of his intention to keep winning.

    Akin, who had initially underestimated Terrance as a rookie, now had to take him seriously. He hadn¡¯t expected such strength from Terrance. Underestimating him any further could mean getting utterly defeated.

    ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s this¡­¡±

    Suddenly, Terrance felt a chill in the air, as if the temperature around him had dropped a few degrees. He looked over and saw that the opponent had released a new Pok¨¦mon, lie.

    The cold aura permeated his body, making Terrance shiver slightly, then he felt a sense of boredom; this battle wasn¡¯t even enough for a warm-up.

    ¡°Continue the battle,¡± Terrance said to Mismagius.

    Akin stepped forward, clenched his fist, and loudly ordered, ¡°Ice Beam.¡±

    Whoosh! Icy energy gathered on lie¡¯s head, forming a blue-white beam of cold air that shot toward Mismagius.

    Mismagius dodged to the side, avoiding the Ice Beam. But as lie twisted its body, the Ice Beam followed, only stopping when Mismagius began chanting an incantation. Then, lie¡¯s eyes lost focus, turning the Ice Beam onto itself.

    ¡°lie! What are you doing?!¡±

    Akin shouted, snapping lie out of its daze, but it was toote. Countless Will-O-Wisps swarmed over, surrounding lie in a dense cloud of ghostly mes, causing it to howl in pain.

    Greatly weakened by the Will-O-Wisp, lie couldn¡¯t put up much of a fight and was quickly defeated. Akin gulped, reluctantly sending out hisst Pok¨¦mon, ziken.

    ¡°Mismagius,e back and rest for a while.¡± Terrance retrieved Mismagius into the Pok¨¦ Ball and sent out Altaria.

    As soon as Altaria appeared, it soared above the arena. ziken crossed its arms, eyes sharply fixed on the sky, its legs igniting with intense mes.

    ¡°ze Kick!¡± Akin loudlymanded. ziken cried out and fiercely leaped towards Altaria, its legs whipping up heat waves that exploded in the air.

    Faced with the attack, Altaria seemed unfazed. At Terrance¡¯s signal, it suddenly elerated, its body emitting a bluish-purple me, releasing a terrifying aura that even Akin could feel. With a sharp sound, it tore through the air, and the flickering bluish-purple mes on its body took the form of a dragon¡¯s head as it bit towards ziken, carrying a terrifying killing intent.

    Boom!!

    ziken fell, hitting the ground hard. Ity there, eyes wide open, clutching its knee and crying out in pain, unable to stand for a long time.

    ¡°ziken¡­¡± Akin¡¯s eyes lost focus for a moment. He realized that in a single sh, ziken had been utterly defeated without a chance to counterattack. Its legs had suffered severe injuries from the collision, and although it was still conscious, it likely could no longer continue fighting.

    ¡°Return, ziken. We¡¯ve lost this one.¡±

    Akin retrieved ziken into the Pok¨¦ Ball, then speechlessly looked at the young Trainer opposite him before saying: ¡°You¡¯re very strong. I hope you make it past three rounds. That¡¯s when the real challenge begins.¡±

    Terrance nodded, thanking Akin for the battle, and prepared to face his third opponent.

    Altaria¡¯s Dragon Rush had used only about half its usual power. However, Altaria¡¯s timing was impable, hitting a vital spot and severely injuring ziken¡¯s important limbs, causing it to be unable to continue fighting.

    The second opponent was defeated!

    Terrance hadn¡¯t lost a single Pok¨¦mon and had already defeated six.

    A great start. The staff in charge of this arena had seen many battles and felt this was a good omen. If Terrance didn¡¯t encounter any strong opponents, he might achieve his first round of consecutive wins today as a rookie, an extremely rare feat in the Battle Tower.

    Not long after, Terrance¡¯s third opponent arrived. It was a female Trainer, apanied by her friends. As she stepped onto the arena, a new round of battle was about to begin.

    ¡°Dustox, Venoshock!¡±

    Dustox pped its green wings, spitting out a sharp, arrow-like stream of poison, speeding towards Terrance¡¯s newly sent-out Beautifly.

    The poison moved incredibly fast, likely due to specialized training, but just before it hit Beautifly, Beautifly dodged with an incredibly strange dance-like movement, leaving the female Trainer¡¯s friends stunned.

    ¡°How did Beautifly dodge that?¡±

    ¡°It was too fast, I couldn¡¯t see clearly.¡±

    ¡°It must have been a fluke¡­¡±

    The two of them looked puzzled at Beautifly¡¯s extremely ¡°unnatural¡± flying method, yet they couldn¡¯t pinpoint what exactly felt off.

    ¡°Sizzle!¡±

    Facing Dustox¡¯s relentless attacks, Beautifly, like a fearless warrior, showed no fear of any of Dustox¡¯s attacks. Even when Dustox whipped up a fierce gale, Beautifly danced through the wind with ease, eventually arriving directly above Dustox¡ª

    ¡°Crackle!¡± ¡°Crackle!¡±

    Arge electric formed before it enveloped Dustox and pinned it to the ground. The battle ended quietly with Beautifly¡¯s fearless advance.

    Terrance recalled the victorious Beautifly and sent out Mismagius, who had rested briefly, to continue the battle.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?!¡± The female Trainer rubbed her hair in frustration, unable to understand why her Pok¨¦mon suddenly stopped following orders. ¡°Just now, my Lotad¡ªit¡­!¡±

    Mismagius¡¯ illusion skill was sometimes apanied by incantations and sometimes activated silently. Facing such a peculiar ability, few Pok¨¦mon could regain their senses within five seconds.

    And this moment of distraction meant defeat!

    But this was just a small part of Mismagius¡¯ strength.

    To conserve stamina, it naturally couldn¡¯t go all out, especially with four more Trainers to face.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t arrogant enough to think he was invincible in the Beginner Area. The format was a series of consecutive battles,and even if his opponents were weaker, he could still make mistakes due to various external factors. He couldn¡¯t afford to be careless.

    ¡°I lost,¡± the female Trainer said as herst Pok¨¦mon lost consciousness. She and her friends wore expressions of frustration and unwillingness.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to get my Pok¨¦mon treated. He¡¯s in his third battle now, right? Let¡¯s keep watching.¡± said the female Trainer.

    She had lost two battles in a bewildering manner, which frustrated her, and she wanted to observe Terrance¡¯s next matches.

    ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll wait for you,¡± her two friends said, settling down to watch Terrance¡¯s uing battles.

    One after another, Terrance continued to defeat his next three opponents, drawing an increasinglyrge crowd around the arena.

    Simultaneously, the way the audience looked at Terrance began to change.

    One more opponent¡­ and Terrance would achieve a seven-match winning streak in one round!

    Although it fell short of the five-round, thirty-five-match win streak needed to advance to the High-level Area, at least¡­..Terrance demonstrated the capability to achieve a full round of consecutive wins!

    There was no rest between matches, but there was a gap between each round. If Terrance couldplete one round of consecutive wins, it meant he had the potential to win all seven rounds!!

    As long as he didn¡¯t encounter an excessively strong opponent, given his current momentum, Terrance¡¯s three Pok¨¦mon, though having expended a lot of stamina, still had enough strength to fight. All three of them werebat-ready and could be sent into battle at any time. Having won six matches while maintaining this condition, it can be said that¡­ if he can win just one more match, Terrance¡¯s first-day performance will immediately be spread via these people¡¯s word of mouth. In the Beginner Area, Terrance would soon gain some fame.

    So, the next time he battled, there wouldn¡¯t be such a small audience.

    ¡°Next, thest one¡­¡± Terrance looked at the staff, sighing in relief as he spoke. Six matches had taken over an hour, and spending that much time battling and givingmands was tiring. Luckily, the battles weren¡¯t too intense, otherwise, both the Pok¨¦mon and the Trainer wouldn¡¯t have been able to endure it.

    ¡°At this battle frequency, if the intensity remains the same, my current mental state should be able to handle a full day without issue. Although, I might end up sleeping like a log tonight,¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    ¡°Who is this Trainer? He¡¯s about toplete a winning streak.¡±

    Among the six Trainers Terrance defeated, there were regrs of the Battle Tower, and some of the audience recognized them. Terrance, however, was aplete unknown to them, making their curiosity about this just-appeared rookie understandable.

    ¡°Speaking of which, there seem to be many promising rookiestely, and they¡¯re all quite young. Just the day before yesterday, someone achieved a fourteen-win streak on the third floor!¡±

    ¡°Are you talking about Kazuya? I saw his battles too. Though each win was hard-fought, maintaining a fourteen-win streak is already impressive.¡±

    ¡°But he didn¡¯t continue after that. Maybe he wanted to rest and not squander such a good start of fourteen-win streak.¡±

    Rookie?

    Terrance¡¯s ears perked up as he listened to the crowd¡¯s chatter below. His mind raced as he wondered if the people were talking about the supposed ¡°provisional members¡± that Mr. Scott had invited to assist the ¡°Frontier Club.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Scott is still out inviting other Trainers. When he returns to the Battle Tower, he¡¯ll likely check our battle records first¡­¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t need to pursue consecutive wins aggressively. It¡¯s better to keep a steady pace, taking things one step at a time. I can¡¯t let the high frequency of battles harm my Pok¨¦mon¡¯s foundation.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s first match of the final round began, proceeded, and ended. The audience fell silent, then one Trainer, looking at Terrance in the arena, said with aplicated expression, ¡°He did it¡­ a winning streak!¡±

    ¡°Damn, I¡¯ve tried several times and always lost in thest few matches. Ah, looks like the money I paid for the registration is down the drain!¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­ Another Trainer in the Beginner Area haspleted a round of consecutive wins¡­¡±

    Looking at Terrance standing proudly in the arena, with his majestic Altaria in the air, the audience fell silent, taking note of this young Trainer who achieved a full round of seven consecutive wins without a single Pok¨¦mon losing its fighting ability.

    They couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit envious, knowing thatpleting a round of consecutive wins meant earning some rewards!

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 Chapter 254: Dazzling prizes (2-in-1)

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, please follow me.¡± The staff member in charge of this arena extended his hand, signaling Terrance to follow him closely.

    ¡°Here, if you sessfully defeat the challenger, you will receive a certain amount of coins, but if the challengerpletes a winning streak, they don¡¯t need coins and can directly go to the designated area to im their respective prizes.¡±

    ¡°Please follow me, the prize exchange area is on the upper floor.¡±

    Terrance asked, ¡°Do I have to exchange the prize after each round, or can I umte it a few times before exchanging?¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± The staff member was taken aback before saying: ¡°I¡¯m afraid that might not be possible. The umtion method here is not cumtive.¡±

    ¡°For example, if you have a two-round winning streak, you don¡¯t receive two winning streak prizes. Instead, you can receive a specific prize for 14 consecutive wins.¡±

    ¡°If you have a five-round winning streak, you can receive a prize for a 35-matches winning streak. But if you fail once during these 35 matches, all the winning streaks are voided. Even if you had already won 30 times, you still wouldn¡¯t receive any prize.¡±

    ¡°So, I suggest you exchange your prize after each winning streak¡­ otherwise, if something unexpected happens, it would be a very regrettable loss.¡±

    ¡°I understand, thank you,¡± said Terrance.¡°Alright, once we reach the prize exchange area, it will be clearer, and you can make a decision then,¡± the staff member added.

    Terrance followed the staff member through a winding path via an esctor, eventually arriving at a luxuriously decorated exhibition room on a certain floor of the Battle Tower.

    There weren¡¯t many people here. Led by the staff member, Terrance only saw a few scattered Trainers.

    The walls of the exhibition room were lined with thick, unknown wood, emitting a pleasant fragrance. Various items hang on the walls, and with just a quick nce, Terrance eximed in amazement, ¡°Can everything here be exchanged?¡±

    ¡°Yes, these are the prizes you can exchange forpleting a round of winning streak. These are samples, and if you need anything, you can register at the front desk, and we will retrieve it for you,¡± the staff member replied.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take a look,¡± said Terrance.

    The staff member signaled OK, and Terrance, led by the staff member, began to walk around. The room was luxuriously decorated and there were many items, nearly a hundred of them. They arrived at the entrance and started examining the items one by one.

    ¡°This is a special spray¡­it can help you rest peacefully while traveling in the wild. This is the enhanced version, and its effectsst all day. If you encounter any dangerous situations, using this could save your life!¡± The staff member pointed to the golden spray bottle.

    Terrance nodded but showed no sign of surprise. Such items weremonly avable outside, with many versions, and not worth exchanging here.

    It would be nice if there were some rarer items from outside.

    ¡°This is a special honey that can attract wild Pok¨¦mon with its sweet fragrance, making it a great item for capturing wild Pok¨¦mon¡­¡±

    ¡°Over here are some souvenirs, such as jewelry made from deep-sea pearls, stardust and star fragments. Whether you give them as gifts or keep them for yourself, they hold great sentimental value.¡±

    ¡°Look here, this is¡­¡±

    Led by the staff member, Terrance explored the whole area but soon realized, with a hint of disappointment, that although everything was impressive, none of it was what he needed.

    There were very few items of high practical value, and even those weremon items. The most useful items to him were probably the special Pok¨¦ Balls, but he didn¡¯t need them at the moment.

    The prize for 7-matches winning streak was not precious and was considered very ordinarypared to the stock at Crown Academy.

    After the tour, Terrance could only ask, ¡°Can I see the prizes for above 14-matches winning streak?¡±

    ¡°Um¡­¡± The staff member hesitated, shook his head, and said, ¡°Sorry, you don¡¯t have permission to see them yet. You can only see the samples after you achieve a 14-match winning streak. If you want to know more before that, you can check the servicework in the hall.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± said Terrance.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to exchange anything first?¡± the staff member asked, seeing that Terrance was about to leave. ¡°If you lose in the next battle, you will lose this opportunity.¡±

    ¡°No need. Since the prizes for multiple winning streaks and single winning streak aren¡¯t cumtive, the quality must be better than these, right?¡± Terrance said with a smile: ¡°I don¡¯t need these items at the moment. Considering other options might be good.¡±

    ¡°Alright, but you might not be aware that the Battle Tower¡¯s exchange rules don¡¯t allow multiple redemptions for the same Trainer ID. In other words, you can only exchange the corresponding prize once for a one-round winning streak, two-round winning streak, three-round winning streak, and so on.¡±

    Seeing Terrance¡¯s puzzled expression, the staff member patiently exined.

    Terrance suddenly realized this point. If repeated exchanges were allowed, skilled Trainers could exploit the system to ¡°farm prizes.¡±

    A person can only exchange a prize once for each winning streak, preventing the situation of ¡°farming winning streaks.¡±

    ¡°If I achieve a seven-match winning streak, I can exchange a prize. If I win another seven matches, I can¡¯t exchange again; I must reach a fourteen-matches winning streak to exchange for the next level of prize.¡±

    ¡°The staff member has a point¡­ Begin by redeeming the most basic prizes and work your way up step by step. After all, for most people, the more matches you battle, the higher the chance of unexpected oues.¡±

    Terrance shook his head. He decided to assess the situation first. His current identity was different from ordinary challengers, and the reward system for invited participants like him might be different.

    Currently, it is best to first know the prizes for other winning streaks!

    Without dy, Terrance informed the staff member, who then escorted him down. Terrance headed to the hall servicework on his own.

    Everything here was high-tech. Although the images weren¡¯t as clear as actual samples, the detailed descriptions and pictures were convenient enough.

    ¡°Ordinary quality Fire, Water, and Thunder Stones can be exchanged for after 21 consecutive wins in the Beginner Area¡­¡±

    ¡°Items like Shiny Stone and Dusk Stone require consecutive wins in the High-level Area to exchange.¡±

    ¡°What, there¡¯s even something like this? Adam tree¡¯s wood can automatically repair the damaged parts, is extremely sturdy, and is excellent for sharpening ws¡­ it¡¯s the best training item for specific Pok¨¦mon¡¯s ws, and it also requires a winning streak in the High-level Area. It can¡¯t be exchanged in the Beginner Area.¡±

    Terrance reviewed the prizes from a fourteen-matches winning streak up to a thirty-five-matches winning streak in the Beginner Area.

    Then, he turned his attention to the High-level Area, scanning the prizes for winning streaks there.

    From the umted winning streaks in the Beginner Area to higher levels like a hundred consecutive wins, Terrance examined all the prizes from start to finish.

    Terrance also noticed that the further along it went, the fewer types of prizes there were¡­

    At the same time, the subsequent prizes are not necessarily awarded based on their actual value. Terrance spectes that they might be given based on ¡®rarity,¡¯ with rarer items being harder to get, rather than more valuable items being harder to get.

    ¡°Scott is the owner of Hoenn¡¯srgest vehiclepany and is incredibly wealthy. Even if the Battle Tower isn¡¯t profitable, it likely doesn¡¯t affect him much. It seems more like an investment?¡±

    A hundred consecutive wins¡­since the establishment of the Battle Tower, challengers of this caliber have only appeared three times.

    The strength of those three individuals¡­ it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say they were almost on par with the Elite Four. After all, one of them once even had enough points to challenge the Elite Four in theter stages of the Hoenn League¡¯s Elite Four matches.

    Although they were ultimately crushed by the Elite Four without mercy, the fact that they advanced far enough to challenge them is stillmendable.

    ¡°Not here?¡± Terrance rubbed his chin and checked again. He carefully looked for the ¡°Ice Gem¡± he had learned about from Mr. Norman but couldn¡¯t find it among the prizes avable at the Battle Tower.

    ¡°As expected, most of the items here are local specialties or items from nearby mainds. It seems Battle Tower hasn¡¯t collected anything from distant regions like Unova, Kalos, or ces on the other side of the,¡± Terrance thought, feeling a bit disappointed. However, even among the prizes for a thirty-five consecutive wins in the Beginner Area, there were a few items that piqued his interest. So, he wasn¡¯t entirely without a target for now.

    For instance, the ¡°Bright Powder¡± could be mixed into Beautifly¡¯s bug powder, giving it a ¡°glowing¡± property that could dazzle opponents and even make it harder for them tond their attacks.

    Then there was the ¡°Silver Powder,¡± also meant for Bug-type Pok¨¦mon. Terrance estimated that if Beautifly could have this powder, the slicing attribute of Silver Wind could be enhanced, significantly increasing its power.

    There¡¯s also the ¡°Dragon Fang,¡± which contains Dragon-type energy. If Altaria wears it, the Dragon-type energy could enhance its already powerful Dragon-type bloodline, making it even more perfect.

    There was also a high-tech product called the ¡°Macho Brace.¡± Although it looks heavy and rigid, and would certainly affect movement, Terrance discovered that this training tool surprisingly aligns well with the training needs of Pok¨¦mon¡¯s limbs. The tension it provides is intense yet manageable, promoting muscle coordination and growth while keeping the body rxed and bnced.

    ¡°Not bad¡­¡± Terrance thought as he looked over the items, noting a few that could greatly benefit his current team if he managed to obtain them.

    ¡°Bright Powder and Silver Powder for Beautifly is a must; they can be kept in reserve for the Grand Festival.¡±

    ¡°As for the Dragon Fang, it would be nice to have, but it¡¯s not essential. Altaria is still in a high-intensity growth phase, and its Dragon-type bloodline will only be stronger. In the future, ordinary Dragon-type energy might not be able to enhance its power; instead, it might even have the opposite effect.¡±

    ¡°This.¡­.Macho Brace would be perfect for Growlithe. Without a gravity room during our travels, this item would be just as effective, maybe even better, as it¡¯s scientifically designed to ce less strain on the body. Unfortunately, the conditions to obtain it are too harsh.¡±

    However¡­

    Terrance¡¯s eyes then focused on the image of a small bottle, his expressionplicated.

    The small bottle contained a strange liquid with an unusual color, and itsbel clearly indicated its origin.

    It was blood collected from the area where Shelgon¡¯s scales fall off and wings grow during its evolution!

    An entire small bottle of Smence¡¯s blood!

    ¡°The evolution period for Shelgon is short, and the time it takes to grow wings is only a matter of seconds. To collect blood during this brief period¡­ it¡¯s quite rare!¡±

    Terrance sighed. While many people might not understand its effect, Terrance knew its use.

    Although most Pok¨¦mon aren¡¯t Dragon-type, they might have Dragon-type ancestors. Over generations, they evolve into new species, but a trace of Dragon-type genes remains within them.

    If a Pok¨¦mon can learn a Dragon-type move, but the chances are slim and the learning process is very difficult, it indicates that its Dragon-type genes have be very diluted. In such cases, an external stimulus could greatly increase the likelihood of that Pok¨¦mon mastering the move!

    ¡°If I exchange this bottle of Smence¡¯s Bloody Wing for Growlithe, it might be able to grasp the essence of the move ¡®Outrage¡¯ from the blood!¡±

    ¡°I originally had no good way to help Growlitheprehend ¡®Outrage,¡¯ and was nning to just leave it to fate when ites to ¡®Outrage,¡¯ a move that¡¯s as damaging to the user as it is to the opponent¡­ But this bottle of Bloody Wing is really testing me,¡¯ Terrance thought with a wry smile.

    ¡°From leaving it to fate¡­ to forcing me to make a decision, this really doesn¡¯t feel good.¡±

    Currently, Growlithe could still follow Terrance¡¯smands and maintain rity in battle. However, an Arcanine using Outrage could be uncontroble, like a ¡°mad dog¡± attacking anything indiscriminately.

    ¡°It¡¯s too early to think about this. Even the Silver Powder, which requires the lowest price to exchange, is beyond my current achievements.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s fight first!¡±

    ¡°Fight to our limits!¡±

    ¡°Growlithe will have to go through final training before evolving.¡±

    ¡°Altaria will continue perfecting the Erase Technique, observing various moves.¡±

    ¡°Mismagius will refine its illusion skills in battle, learning to time them better and cover any weaknesses.¡±

    ¡°Beautifly needs to elevate its battle instincts to the highest level, keeping itself in an extremely tense state during this time. It must not only maintain its current peak strength but even push beyond it. This is the only way to ensure victory in the Grand Festival!¡±

    Terrance chuckled and turned off the Battle Tower¡¯s hall servicework, then began adjusting his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s conditions before heading to a specific recovery area.

    Once everything was ready and his Pok¨¦mon were back to their peak states, Terrance applied for a new round of challenge!

    After winning seven consecutive battles, Terrance set his sights on fourteen consecutive wins!

    ¡°15 minutes to go¡­¡± Terrance muttered as he looked at the disyed time and location, a slight smile forming on his lips. He was both eager to face a serious opponent and hoping to encounter a bunch of rookie Trainers. In short, his current mindset was quite conflicted.

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 Chapter 255: One-hit kill (2-in-1)

    Chapter 255: One-hit kill (2-in-1)

    ¡°Terrance has won! Who¡¯s the next challenger?¡± In the arena, after Growlithe, covered in scars, knocked out a Pok¨¦mon, the staff member who was also acting as the referee announced.

    This staff member was the same person who officiated Terrance¡¯s first round. Due to some kind of rule, he continued to oversee Terrance¡¯s subsequent matches.

    The staff member had worked at the Battle Tower for many years and had seen countless Trainers. However, even with all his experience, he found Terrance to be an exceptionally talented Trainer.

    ¡°Terrance is already in his fourth round. If he wins this one, it¡¯ll be his 28th consecutive victory. That¡¯s incredible! How long has he been here?¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s a rookie. I heard he hasn¡¯t redeemed any prizes yet. It¡¯s clear he¡¯s aiming to rack up more wins to get the most valuable prizes. He¡¯s really confident. Isn¡¯t he afraid of something going wrong midway and losing his winning streak, or missing out on even the lowest-level prizes?!¡±

    ¡°Not redeemed anything yet? He¡¯s really holding out¡ªwhat a terrifying guy. Most Trainers choose the safe option, trying to use up every chance each time, just in case something goes wrong¡­ but not him!¡±

    The audience whispered among themselves, and a few renowned Trainers who hade to watch couldn¡¯t help but pay extra attention to Terrance.

    It had been a week since Terrance arrived at the Battle Tower, and this was his fourth round of challenges. That¡¯s right¡ªup to this point, he had achieved 27 consecutive victories. If he won one more match, he would win his fourth round.

    In other words, if Terrance won another round after this, he would qualify for the High-level Area!Once he earned the High-level Area¡¯s qualification, his options for redeeming prizes would significantly increase.

    Each round of seven matches took Terrance about two hours toplete. While he had won his first round with a swift and aggressive style, heter added Growlithe to his battle team.

    Altaria, Beautifly, Mismagius, Growlithe.

    These four Pok¨¦mon took turns battling, forming a team of three Pok¨¦mon for each battle. Due to Growlithe¡¯s fighting style, it was almost always the first Pok¨¦mon in Terrance¡¯s team to faint from exhaustion. Given its frequent injuries after battles, Terrance gave it the most rest. Even though he had been here for a week, his winning streak was ¡°only¡± at 27, and he was now in the fourth round.

    Over these few days of fighting, Terrance also noticed a pattern: the Trainers trying to block challengers were generally weaker than those challenging the tower. This was likely an assessment of their own abilities¡ªif they were confident, they would be trying to build their own win streaks instead of taking the easier route of blocking a challenger who wasn¡¯t at full strength.

    Throughout this week, Terrance realized that the ¡°Beginner Area¡± was just a gimmick to attract Trainers. Truly skilled Trainers would advance to the High-level Area through consecutive victories and participate in more challenging battles.

    But despite that, the element of surprise was high for over thirty-five matches. If luck wasn¡¯t on your side, you might run into a high-level Trainer just passing through. Plus, with the requirement to defeat seven times the number of your own Pok¨¦mon to maintain the win streak, many found it frustrating. Unless your strength was exceptional, the only option was to wait for the ¡°right time.¡±

    Terrance had been fairly lucky. Over these 27 battles, he hadn¡¯t faced any particrly tough opponent.

    However, due to Growlithe¡¯s fighting style, there was one round where Terrance was down to just two other Pok¨¦mon as usablebatants and almost found himself in a dire situation. Fortunately, he managed to pull through in the end.

    In a week, with 27 consecutive victories, Terrance made a name for himself in the Battle Tower¡¯s Beginner Area.

    This fame, under normal circumstances, would have caused a small-scale sensation. Trainers in the Beginner Area who were skilled enough to advance to the High-level Area usually attracted a lot of attention from the audience, who woulde to watch their battles. But recently, several Trainers like Terrance had emerged all at once¡ªa number so high it was frightening.

    In just one week:

    One Trainerpleted five rounds of consecutive victories and advanced to the High-level Area.

    One Trainerpleted four rounds of consecutive victories.

    Including Terrance, there were four Trainers who hadpleted three rounds of consecutive victories.

    The number of Trainers who demonstrated the ability to achieve at least one round of consecutive victories suddenly exceeded 10, which puzzled all the regrs at the Battle Tower and the Trainers who frequently attempt to ¡°block¡± challengers¡¯ winning streaks.

    It was as if a wave of high-level Trainers had suddenly flooded the Battle Tower, shattering the usual peace.

    ¡°So, you¡¯re the Terrance who has already won 27 consecutive battles,¡± a young man in sportswear said as he leaped onto the arena, his eyes filled with curiosity and scrutiny.

    ¡°Just yesterday, I ended a Trainer¡¯s third round of consecutive victories, bringing their record back to zero.¡±

    ¡°Although I don¡¯t know why so many strong Trainers have appeared recently¡­ it doesn¡¯t seem like a bad thing,¡± the young manughed. Normally, the opportunity to snipe someone¡¯s win streak is hard toe by, but now that chance has increased significantly.

    ¡°Your three Pok¨¦mon must be exhausted by now. Look, your Growlithe can barely stand.¡±

    ¡°Thanks for your concern, but it¡¯s the only one I don¡¯t have to worry about,¡± Terrance said, ncing at Growlithe.

    ¡°Huh¡­¡± The young man in sportswear was taken aback, then shook his head and said, ¡°If you¡¯re not going to switch Pok¨¦mon, I¡¯ll use this one as my first. Come out, Golem!¡±

    ¡°Going for the type advantage, huh¡­¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    Moreover¡­

    In these recent battles, Growlithe¡¯s fighting style had already been observed by others. Against such a Pok¨¦mon, sending out a heavyweight like Golem was undoubtedly the best choice.

    ¡°Want to give it a try?¡±

    ¡°Your Growlithe¡¯s usual battle style is ¡®Tackle,¡¯ right? My Golem won¡¯t be afraid of that!¡± The young man in sportswear smirked at the panting Growlithe. At this point, anyone could see that Growlithe was nearly out of stamina after the previous battles. In this situation, Golem seemed destined to win!

    Terrance stared at Golem with a nk expression, assessed the situation, and then slowly spoke, ¡°Indeed, it doesn¡¯t have much stamina left.¡±

    ¡°Woof!¡± Growlithe shook its body slightly and nodded.

    ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll have to trouble you a bit. I¡¯ll have Altaria and the others finish the battle as quickly as possible.¡± After getting Growlithe¡¯s confirmation, Terrance nodded.

    ¡°re Blitz!!¡±

    Under the disbelieving and shocked gazes of the young man in sportswear and the surrounding audience, Terrance still gave amand.

    ¡°Are you an idiot?¡± the young man in sportswear eximed, ¡°Growlithe barely has any stamina left. Attacking Golem like this is just a waste of energy!¡±

    Whoosh~~

    Growlithe lifted its head, and a burst of heat rose from its deep orange fur. Its front limbs, like elephant hooves, stomped forcefully on the ground, and its entire body instantly ignited with a zing me. In the moment it dashed forward, its whole body transformed into a column of fire that radiated intense heat.

    Boom!

    The sound of its pounding footsteps echoed in the hearts of the onlookers. There was almost no time to react; Growlithe¡¯s movements were too fast. The young man in sportswear had amand stuck on the tip of his tongue, but he could only watch helplessly as Growlithe charged over.

    re Blitz?

    It was more than just a re Blitz. Compared to the standard scorching glow of re Blitz, the move Growlithe executed was even more spectacr. The mes that engulfed its body were not as concentrated, instead, the scattered sparks formed a wave of heat around Growlithe,pletely engulfing it. If you were to observe closely, it would give the illusion of burning the very space around it.

    This is because the temperature of the air around Growlithe had risen so rapidly that it made the surrounding air feel thick and heavy, giving it that hazy appearance.

    ¡°I¡¯ll let you attack then!¡± The young man in sportswear gritted his teeth. He had quite a bit of confidence in Golem¡¯s defense. Faced with such a fast attack, Golem barely had time to react, but¡­

    Bang!!

    The column of fire surrounding Growlithe collided with Golem. For a moment, it seemed as if both Pok¨¦mon had frozen in ce, until the next moment when the massive force slowly spread out.

    Boom! A wave of heat spread out from Growlithe, and the immense impact directly pushed the heavy Golem away.

    Ssss~~

    The intense pain from the violent impact caused Golem to retract its limbs into its body, rolled far away like a ball. A part of Golem¡¯s body was noticeably dented and charred from burns. Even after Golem stopped rolling, that area was still emitting heat.

    ¡°¡­¡­¡±

    The entire arena, both on and off the stage, fell into silence. As everyone looked at Golem, whose limbs had extended naturally again but whose eyes were unfocused, and then at the Growlithe lying on the ground with its legs in the air, unconscious, most people were baffled by this battle.

    ¡°You did great, Growlithe.¡± Terrance took out the Pok¨¦ Ball, recalled Growlithe, and then threw out Altaria¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s continue.¡±

    If Growlithe had enough stamina, such destructive power might not have been unleashed. The keyy in the move ¡°Reversal.¡± In that instant, with a signal from Terrance, Growlithe used ¡°Reversal,¡± ¡°re Blitz,¡± and the partially mastered ¡°Heat Wave¡± at the same time, which minimized Growlithe¡¯s recoil damage and maximized its destructive power. As a final blow, Growlithe used a special force technique, delivering a fierce strike to Golem that resembled a Fighting-type move but with fire damage.

    ¡°This¡­¡± Looking at the Golem that had lost its ability to fight in a single exchange, the young man in sportswear was speechless, but his expression quickly calmed down, and he took a deep breath. ¡°I underestimated you. My second partner is this one.¡±

    It was a fierce-looking Pok¨¦mon with sharp ws that it brandished as it entered the arena.

    ¡°Weavile, be careful of its moves, don¡¯t get hit.¡± The young man in sportswear immediately warned Weavile the moment it appeared.

    Altaria¡¯s previous performance had been too overwhelming. Whether they were struck by its ¡°Dragon Pulse,¡± ¡°Dragon Breath,¡± or ¡°Dragon Rush,¡± no Pok¨¦mon had yet managed to walk away unscathed.

    All of them were mercilessly knocked out instantly!

    The young man in sportswear had never seen a Pok¨¦mon with such powerful moves and such a flexible attack trajectory!

    ¡°Draco Meteor,¡± Terrance thought for a moment and said.

    ¡°A different move?¡± The young man in sportswear was startled. He had sent out Weavile intending to rely on its agility to dodge Altaria¡¯s attacks, then use an Ice-type move to deliver a fatal blow.

    Boom!

    The light ball that Altaria had condensed suddenly exploded, and countless rocks fell, covering a wide area that seemed to engulf the entire arena. Seeing this, the young man¡¯s pupils shrank and he took a deep breath, saying: ¡°Weavile, step on the rocks and use Ice Beam!¡±

    ¡°Weavileee!!¡±

    Weavile¡¯s sharp eyes locked onto the falling Draco Meteor. As the other rocks exploded upon impact with the ground, Weavile leaped into the air. However, as soon as Altaria let out a high-pitched cry, a look of panic appeared on both Weavile¡¯s and the young man¡¯s faces.

    With Altaria¡¯s high-pitched cry, the scattered energy rocks of Draco Meteor exploded simultaneously before even hitting the ground, creating a fireworks-like disy and filling the air above the arena with smoke.

    The explosion of the energy rocks did not stop with Altaria¡¯s cry. Within the smoke, dazzling lights flickered asionally. The crowd only heard a scream as Weavile, in the process of stepping on the rocks, was struck by a massive impact from the sky before mercilessly crashing to the ground, knocked out cold.

    ¡°How is this possible¡­?¡±

    Two battles, both ended with a single strike. How could Terrance look like someone who had already been through six battles?

    ¡°What the heck is with that Draco Meteor?!¡± Many eximed in surprise. The Draco Meteor exploded mid-air before it even made contact, leaving the ascending Weavilepletely bewildered¡­..How was that even possible?

    Terrance smiled slightly. The ¡°Erase¡± move it used didn¡¯t require any calctions. For Altaria, who had already identified a ¡°pattern¡± and ¡°timing,¡± there was no need forplex steps. It simply erased the energy rocks of Draco Meteor mid-air, causing the energy to disperse and sting Weavile away.

    The young man¡¯s third Pok¨¦mon was Seviper. When old enemies meet, emotions run high. Although Altaria was exhausted, its fighting spirit ignited once more, much to the young man¡¯s dismay. And on top of that, Terrance still had Mismagius. Faced with two Pok¨¦mon, the young man ultimately couldn¡¯t turn the tables.

    Terrance won again.

    Four rounds in a week, twenty-eight consecutive victories, left the onlookers gasping in amazement and apuding him.

    ¡°Keep it up! When¡¯s your next challenge?!¡±

    ¡°One more win and you can advance to the High-Level Area. Haha, that¡¯s impressive!¡±

    Faced with the crowd¡¯s voices, Terrance, having experienced the cheers of countless spectators during several Pok¨¦mon Contests, showed almost no reaction.

    Giving his usual response, Terrance headed toward the treatment area to have his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s injuries and stamina restored.

    Growlithe had taken quite a beating in this round and would need a good three days to recover, so it wouldn¡¯t be able to participate for a while. However, the little guy had great self-healing abilities, so it might not even take three days before it was back to its lively self.

    ¡°Ah¡­¡±

    ¡°Mr. Scott finally sent a message.¡±

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 Chapter 256: Last round (2-in-1)

    Chapter 256: Last round (2-in-1)

    ¡°My name is Scott. I¡¯m currently on my way back. I should arrive in LaRousse City in about two days, and the special training will officially start three dayster. If you haven¡¯t reached the Battle Tower yet, please hurry.¡±

    It was a bulk text message. Terrance nced at it and then put away hismunicator.

    ¡°Two days, huh¡­¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡±

    After finishing what he was doing, Terrance noted that Growlithe was still recovering. The next day, following the rules, Terrance registered the three Pok¨¦mon he would use in the battle: Altaria, Mismagius, and Beautifly.

    As this was the most important round of battles to advance from the Beginner Area to the High-level Area, it received a lot of attention. The entire floor of the battle area would only hold this round of battles.

    For regr rounds, all eight arenas would be used simultaneously in a battle area. However, for the final round, the other battle arenas would be cleared, and the main arena would be used for the ultimate showdown.

    ¡°Terrance, you¡¯ll be facing your final match on the second floor. You¡¯re quite lucky,¡± the staff member said.

    ¡°Why?¡± Terrance asked.¡°There are a total of seven floors in the Beginner Area, with fifty-six battle arenas, and each floor is connected.¡±

    Terrance nodded, as he already knew this.

    ¡°The second floor isn¡¯t too far back. Any audience on the lower floor who want to move up to the higher floor will almost certainly pass through here. As the only battle on this floor it¡¯s sure to attract a lot of spectators.¡±

    ¡°Also, some promotion needs to be done before the battle. A lot of people will be watching, so please be prepared mentally and make sure to rest well for the battle.¡±

    In the preparation and rest room, Terrance waited while the Battle Tower did some promotion for this round of battles. He also thought about the prizes he could exchange for his thirty-five consecutive wins.

    ¡°Bright Powder, Silver Powder¡ªI have just enough for a small portion¡­¡±

    ¡°It is far from sufficient for the Dragon Fang, and I¡¯ll need to achieve winning streaks in the High-level Area for the Macho Brace. But Smence¡¯s Bloody Wing¡­I can just exchange for one portion. Should I do it?¡±

    ¡°There are too few things I can exchange.¡± Terrance shook his head. Achieving consecutive wins to advance from the Beginner Area to the High-level Area did allow him to exchange for quite a few items. Even rare treasures like Bright Powder, Silver Powder, and Bloody Wing, which are usually hard toe by, could be exchanged. These items could significantly enhance a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength, but Terrance had too many Pok¨¦mon he wanted to strengthen.

    If he focused all his resources on Beautifly, he could make good use of these thirty-five consecutive wins. But when given a choice, Terrance found himself in a dilemma.

    Dismissing this thought, Terrance focused on the uing battle. Just then, someone else contacted him.

    ¡°It¡¯s Albert.¡±

    They had parted ways after their desert trip, and Albert was already a Trainer in the High-level Area. Due to the Battle Tower¡¯s promotion of this round, Albert was surprised to hear Terrance¡¯s name.

    ¡°Hey, Terrance, you came to the Battle Tower and didn¡¯t even tell me?¡± Terrance smiled, realizing he had forgotten. It seemed that Albert and Murasakibara had already returned to the Battle Tower and were now in the High-level Area, which makes them his ¡®senior¡¯.

    ¡°I see.¡± During his chat with Albert, Terrance gained a new understanding of the High-level Area, which also cleared up one of his doubts.

    The consecutive wins in the Beginner Area were easier than expected. In just over a week, Terrance had achieved 28 consecutive wins, almost without encountering any strong opponents, which surprised him.

    After listening to Albert¡¯s exnation, Terrance realized it made sense. There are usually many people at the Battle Tower, but recently, more than ten skilled Trainers suddenly emerged in the Beginner Area, causing a sudden change in the Beginner Area¡¯s usual style.

    The situation in the Beginner Area had even reached the High-level Area, causing a bit of envy there.

    Typically, the same group of people regrly engaged in ¡°blocking the challengers¡±, but now, with so many Trainers capable of consecutive wins, the chances of encountering a strong ¡°blocker¡± had significantly decreased.

    Additionally, there was a tradition in the Beginner Area where those aiming to advance to the High-level Area would asionally ¡°snipe¡± other challengers during their breaks to make some extra money. This, in a way, made advancing to the High-level Area even more challenging.

    However, Terrance knew that the Trainers who suddenly appeared recently were likely invited by Mr. Scott. Their participation in the battles, especially as challengers, was certainly for the same purpose as his own: to showcase themselves as hinted by Mr. Scott.

    Consecutive wins was the first criteria Mr. Scott is using to evaluate their value before training begins. Naturally, these Trainers, including Terrance, were all pursuing consecutive wins for various reasons. This left them with little time to focus on others. With time being tight, their Pok¨¦mon were already exhausted from their own challenges, so they had no time to meddle in others¡¯ affairs. They had no choice but to focus entirely on their own ¡°changes.¡±

    These two factors reduced the chances of encountering high-level Trainers, which is why Terrance¡¯s twenty-eight consecutive wins felt rtively easy. Normally, advancing to the High-level Area without a tough battle would be impossible.

    The unique circumstances created this opportunity, allowing Terrance to reach the final round in just over a week. He has to admit, he was quite lucky.

    Since he had another matching up, Terrance didn¡¯t chat with Albert for long before receiving a notification from the staff member to head to the battle area.

    ¡°Troy, what do you think his chances of winning are?¡± Beginner Area, on the second floor, spectators and some Trainers had gathered to watch. Among them, people who knew each other began discussing Terrance.

    ¡°Not sure, but he¡¯s probably like us, also invited by Mr. Scott.¡±

    ¡°But what about you, Yami? You¡¯ve only fought one round so far. You¡¯re taking it pretty easy, aren¡¯t you?¡±

    The boy named Yami yawned and replied nonchntly, ¡°You think everyone is like this Terrance, finishing four rounds of battles in just one week? That¡¯s nearly 30 matches¡ªit¡¯s exhausting.¡±

    ¡°Heh, working so hard now won¡¯t do much good. What really matters is performing in front of the ¡®leader.¡¯ But seriously, if I could join the Frontier Club, my mom would be over the moon. She was totally against me bing a Trainer at first, thinking I¡¯d just be a ¡®freeloader¡¯.¡±

    Troy rolled his eyes in disdain. At that moment, a boy with short, golden-brown hair walked up to the arena, and the crowd¡¯s chatter quieted down.

    ¡°Terrance is here.¡± Someone who had seen Terrance¡¯s previous battles recognized him and spoke up.

    ¡°So that¡¯s Terrance? He¡¯s younger than I expected.¡±

    ¡°Looks like he really was invited by Mr. Scott. Heh, do you think if I applied to challenge now, I might get matched with this battle?¡±

    ¡°Go ahead and try, but don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you. If you lose, it¡¯ll be embarrassing, and you won¡¯t leave a good impression on Mr. Scott either.¡±

    It wasn¡¯t just Troy and Yami who had been invited by Mr. Scott¡ªother Trainers who knew each other and had also been invited by him started to gather and joke around as well.

    Judging by Terrance¡¯s age, it seemed he was also one of them. However, what impressed them was Terrance¡¯s vigorous stamina. He battled almost every one or two days, resting briefly before jumping back in. This made them admire him even more.

    More importantly, what¡¯s remarkable is that he managed to maintain his winning streak despite this frequency.

    ¡°My opponent hasn¡¯t arrived yet?¡± Terrance walked up to the arena and nced around at the crowd. There were indeed more people than usual.

    Terrance waited calmly for the battle to begin, undisturbed by the surrounding chatter, until a Trainer in a cowboy outfit walked onto the arena. The surroundings fell silent again.

    ¡°I will be the referee for this round. The first match is: Terrance and Fang.¡±

    A staff member walked to the referee¡¯s position and announced through a loudspeaker.

    ¡°Terrance will send out his Pok¨¦mon first. Both sides can freely switch Pok¨¦mon during the battle. The first side to lose three Pok¨¦mon will be dered the loser. The match officially begins now!¡±

    As soon as themand was given, Terrance threw out a Pok¨¦ Ball.

    ¡°Beautifly, you¡¯re up.¡±

    Following a light breeze, Beautifly entered the arena. Most people didn¡¯t understand the purpose of this breeze, but for Beautifly, creating an environment filled with air currents can give it a significant advantage.

    By controlling the air currents on the battlefield, Beautifly could already be said to have won half the battle.

    ¡°Beautifly, huh¡­¡± Terrance¡¯s opponent, Fang, sighed in relief. Based on the previous four rounds, Terrance usually chose either Growlithe or Beautifly to pair with Mismagius and Altaria.

    Compared to Growlithe, Fang preferred facing Beautifly. Growlithe¡¯s fighting style was too intense¡ª even if he won, it wouldn¡¯t be easy. Fang¡¯s goal in battling Terrance wasn¡¯t to drain Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon of their stamina, but to defeat Terrance.

    Engaging in a meaningless exchange of stamina and injuries with Growlithe¡­ that wasn¡¯t part of his n.

    ¡°Since it¡¯s Beautifly, then I¡¯ve decided¡ª Magmar, it¡¯s your turn!¡±

    ¡°Pff, pff!¡±

    Magmar flew onto the arena, standing tall as it exhaled hot air, giving Beautifly a disdainful nce.

    Terrance remained silent. This was the final battle, and to be cautious, he had to change his strategy.

    Making a mistake previously was one thing since there were still many more opportunities, but having made it to the final step of the fifth round, Terrance couldn¡¯t tolerate it if he were to fail here.

    So this time, he decided not to follow the usual battle strategy where each Pok¨¦mon gets a chance to shine!

    Besides, this Magmar has no right to look down on Beautifly~

    A truly powerful Magmar would rx in magma, standing on the ground doing nothing yet radiating a temperatureparable to raging mes. Its gaze would be as bright as mes, almost like a demon emerging from the magma.

    But Fang¡¯s Magmar was a typical ¡°domesticated¡± Pok¨¦mon, far from what a Magmar was supposed to be. Although it was strong due to its outstanding species, Terrance didn¡¯t see it as a threat.

    ¡°Beautifly, dodge it.¡±

    Pfff!

    A pir of fire shot out, sweeping across the stage as Beautifly danced nimbly around the mes, causing Fang to clench his fist. Watching was one thing, but facing Beautifly in battle¡ª a Pok¨¦mon so adept at dodging¡ª was incredibly frustrating.

    ¡°Fire Spin!!¡±

    Neither methrower or Fire st could affect Beautifly. Fang was utterly helpless against Beautifly¡¯s agile dodging methods. He was confident that if Magmar¡¯s mes hit Beautifly, victory would be his, but things weren¡¯t going ording to his n.

    Whoosh~~ A whirlwind mixed with mes swirled violently towards Beautifly, and even the crowd below the arena could feel the scorching heatwave.

    Terrance kept having Beautifly dodge withoutunching any attacks, which left many people puzzled. Now, with the menacing Fire Spin closing in, everyone was eager to see how Terrance would handle the situation.

    ¡°Wuu~¡± Feeling the waves of heat and warmth, Beautifly, on the other side of the arena, let out a cry. At this moment, Terrance smiled.

    ¡°That¡¯s enough. Beautifly, go for it.¡±

    With the Fire Spining straight at it, Beautifly finally stopped dodging and used its first offensive move. It pped its wings, unleashing a silver whirlwind that left the crowd with their mouths agape.

    ¡°What is he thinking? How can that small whirlwind resist Fire Spin?!¡±

    If Magmar¡¯s Fire Spin was like a hurricane mixed with mes, then Beautifly¡¯s Silver Wind seemed like nothing more than a breeze from a fan, causing many to look with widened eyes.

    But the astonishing sight continued. The crowd had expected this ¡°reckless¡± move from Beautifly to cost Terrance one of his Pok¨¦mon, but to their surprise, the silver whirlwind prated the Fire Spin, causing the vortex toe to a halt before shattering amidst an explosion. mes scattered in all directions as the air currents on the arena seemed to be violently disrupted. The serpents were flung outward by the explosion¡¯s force, while Beautifly gracefully resumed its flight, calmly dodging the mes until the chaos subsided. ¡°Now, Stun Spore.¡±

    As the mes shattered and Magmar let out a howl, Beautifly, hovering in the air, casually pped its wings a few times. Countless yellow-green spores began drifting down with the air currents, spreading across the entire arena.

    ¡°Normally, Beautifly would need more time to set up, familiarizing itself with the arena¡¯s air current patterns. But that Fire Spin turned out to be a gift, instantly turning the surroundings into warm currents,¡± Terrance thought to himself. By sensing the air currents and disrupting the Fire Spin¡¯s structure, Beautifly made the mes lose their support, causing the move to fail on its own. The vortex broke apart, and the resulting shockwaves provided the perfect opportunity for Beautifly to spread Stun Spore across the entire arena.

    In the audience, several Trainers started to discuss the situation.

    ¡°Why not just use Stun Spore from the start?¡±

    ¡°Are you dumb? The opponent wouldn¡¯t just sit back and let you use Stun Spore¡ªthey¡¯d definitely stop you.¡±

    ¡°Then why use it after the Fire Spin?¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­ I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Terrance observed the arena, fully aware of Beautifly¡¯s mastery of air currents. If Beautifly had tried to spread Stun Spore across the arena by relying solely on its own generated air currents, it would have been difficult, requiring a long setup to fully grasp and utilize the changes in the patterns of the air currents.

    Moreover¡­..Magmar wouldn¡¯t just stand by idly. A Pok¨¦mon of Magmar¡¯s size could easily change the wind direction by taking flight. But after the mes of Fire Spin shattered and hit the ground, the rising warm air currents now covered the entire arena. At this point, the Stun Spore can effectively restrict Magmar¡¯s movements¡ª even if it took flight, there would be nowhere to dodge.

    In the next moment, with the help of the rising air currents and Stun Spore, Beautifly had no trouble targeting Magmar. Two turnster, Magmar, hampered by Beautifly¡¯s interference, was caught in the flowing air currents mixed with Stun Spore. During this time, it had no chance to clear away these obstacles, resulting in slow reaction and uncoordinated movements.

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 Chapter 257: Extended Dragon Dance

    Chapter 257: Extended Dragon Dance

    Magmar was hit by Stun Spore and soon, it was finding it increasingly difficult to move. Reluctantly, Fang had no choice but to recall Magmar. However, after doing so, he was stunned by the state of the arena. Beautifly had used Stun Spore so many times that,bined with its control over the arena¡¯s air currents and the slowly rising air currents, the spores were practically everywhere¡ªon the ground and in the air. It could be said that the entire arena was filled with Stun Spore. In such an environment, regardless of which Pok¨¦mon he sent out, if he didn¡¯t clear the Stun Spore from the arena thoroughly, he would be in a very disadvantageous situation.

    ¡°Wait a minute, why isn¡¯t Beautifly affected?¡± Fang suddenly realized. Given that the arena was entirely covered in Stun Spore, even if Beautifly had released them, it shouldn¡¯t have been immune. But just then, Terrance recalled Beautifly.

    ¡°Come back, Beautifly. Altaria, it¡¯s your turn.¡±

    Altaria reced Beautifly and flew into the arena filled with Stun Spores, leaving Fang hesitant. Time ticked by.

    ¡°Could I be overthinking? It¡¯s been so long; the Stun Spore¡¯s effect must have diminished by now.¡± With no time to ponder further, Fang could only quickly send out his next Pok¨¦mon, Cloyster.

    As soon as Cloyster took its ce in the arena, it sensed the surrounding atmosphere and its expression couldn¡¯t help but change. However, it managed to endure this dust.

    ¡°There¡¯s no problem¡ª¡± Seeing that Cloyster could still maintain its consciousness, Fang felt relieved. ¡°Cloyster, Ice Beam!¡±

    Whoosh¡ª¡ª

    A cold blue beam shot out, sweeping toward Altaria. Fang didn¡¯t believe Altaria could be as agile as Beautifly.But as Altaria dodged the Ice Beam, it began to dance wildly in the air, making Fang gasp in shock. ¡°Oh no!¡±

    ¡°Dragon Dance!¡±

    As Terrance finished speaking, Altaria had already started dancing, gracefully and mysteriously moving through the air. The Ice Beam followed closely, but slowly, Fang¡¯s expression turned ugly.

    ¡°It seems Terrance is well-prepared.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡±

    The onlookers began to whisper, until one finally stepped forward to exin.

    ¡°Beautifly spread Stun Spore all over the arena, but when it was battling Magmar, the arena had started to cool down, the warm currents dissipated, and the Stun Spore began to settle on the ground.¡±

    ¡°Dragon Dance not only boosts Altaria¡¯s stats, but it also stirs the surrounding air currents, sweeping the Stun Spore dust back into the air. Look, the air is starting to mix with green dust again.¡±

    Seeing this, everyone nodded. As Cloyster and Altaria chased each other back and forth, the dust on the arena became more visible, being stirred up wildly by the air currents.

    ¡°Ssshh¡ª¡±

    Cloyster wobbled as it involuntarily inhaled more Stun Spore due to the floating dust. This made Fang scratch his head in frustration and say anxiously, ¡°Use Ice Beam to freeze the ground and seal the spores.¡±

    Cloyster forced itself to act despite the increasingly prickling sensation. However, it was clear that it was toote. As Altaria used Dragon Dance to stir up the air currents, the Stun Spores on the arena were swept up again, spreading throughout the arena.

    ¡°It¡¯s over.¡±

    Terrance watched Altaria finish a round of Dragon Dance and smiled slightly. Then he said, ¡°Continue.¡±

    Weng~~

    Ignoring Cloyster, Altaria began its second Dragon Dance. The Stun Spore dust moved even faster with the swirling air currents.

    ¡°Why¡ª?¡± Fang looked at Cloyster¡¯s worsening condition and couldn¡¯t understand why Altaria waspletely fine. Beautifly was like this too, and Altaria as well. None of them were affected by Stun Spore. Meanwhile, his own Pok¨¦mon were passively absorbing more and more spores, their condition continuously deteriorating and their movements bing increasingly uncoordinated.

    ¡°This isn¡¯t good, stop it quickly!¡± Fang was rmed as Altaria began its second Dragon Dance, moving faster and faster. He knew he couldn¡¯t afford to let Altaria continue.

    However, with Cloyster¡¯s movements bing increasingly uncoordinated, both the speed of its attacks and the power of its moves significantly declined. It was impossible for it to keep up with Altaria¡¯s Dragon Dance-enhanced state. Fang¡¯s hand hovered over the remaining Pok¨¦ Ball at his waist, but he slowly lowered it back.

    Stun Spores were still floating through the air above the arena. Although it was slowly starting to dissipate, if he released a third Pok¨¦mon now, it would still be affected by it. Then,bined with Magmar having absorbed the most spores, although none of his Pok¨¦mon have lost their fighting ability, they were all in a Paralysis state. Fang realized he had simply given Altaria an excellent opportunity to strengthen itself!¡±

    ¡°Cloyster, snap out of it, block it!!¡± Fang shouted, sweat pouring down his face, desperately hoping the Stun Spore would dissipate faster.

    But as the battle continued, most of the onlookers began to sense that something was off. Altaria had alreadypleted two rounds of Dragon Dance, yet Terrance showed no sign of attacking.

    As Cloyster inhaled more Stun Spore, its reactions became increasingly sluggish, and it could barely execute its moves properly. Meanwhile, Altaria¡¯s stats only improved with each sessive Dragon Dance.

    ¡°Is this Altaria not afraid of Stun Spore?!¡±

    Fang was on the verge of losing his mind, watching Altaria weave effortlessly through the dust.

    Why were only his Pok¨¦mon affected by Stun Spore, while Terrance¡¯s werepletely fine?

    This was not just puzzling Fang; the surrounding spectators were also discussing it. Everyone saw Altaria moving through the spores but appearing unaffected, leaving everyone bewildered.

    ¡°Stun Spore has dissipated.¡±

    Finally, as Altaria began its third Dragon Dance, the Stun Spore was gradually swept out of the arena by the air currents, bing so diluted that its effect was now negligible. Only at this point did Fang dare to recall Cloyster, who was almost unable to hold on, allowing it to rest and send out his third energetic Houndoom.

    ¡°This is my ace¡­¡± Fang muttered reluctantly.

    Houndoom entered the arena. Finally, he would no longer have to endure the interference of Stun Spore, but Fang¡¯s heart sank as he faced an Altaria that had been boosted by three Dragon Dance.

    Fang had seen Altaria¡¯s strength before and couldn¡¯t even imagine what it had be after being powered up three times.

    ¡°Houndoom, use methrower to test it out.¡±

    Fang swallowed nervously, realizing that he was now in an extremely disadvantageous position. At this point, he could only hope that Houndoom could pull off a surprise for him.

    ¡°Rooaarrr¡ª¡±

    A thick column of fire, charged with immense energy, erupted out with a furious wave of mes, roaring as it surged forward, as if it wanted to devour the sky itself, fiercely dering its power toward Altaria. But in the sky, Altaria¡¯s front ws began to gather a deep blue and purple energy, forming a w-shaped wave. With a gentle flick, boom, boom, boom, boom!

    The thick methrower, as if colliding with something formidable, was instantly dispersed, turning into sparks that vanished into the air.

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 Chapter 258: Wipeout

    Chapter 258: Wipeout

    Terrance took a deep breath, but felt it wasn¡¯t enough. Seeing the stunned Fang and Houndoom, Terrance decided for the first time to have Altaria take the initiative to attack.

    Bang!

    Altaria¡¯s speed was incredible¡ªjust in fast. As it descended, it brought with it a powerful wind pressure. The surrounding spectators could hear the howling wind, a testament to the level of Altaria¡¯s speed. Facing such a swift attack, Houndoom dug its three toes into the ground, as if facing a formidable foe. Its triangr tail started to sway rapidly, revealing its nervousness.

    ¡°Houndoom, hurry up and use Roar!!¡± With its ck nose exhaling hot air, Houndoom gritted it¡¯s barely noticeable fangs. Hearing Fang¡¯smand, Houndoom tried to open its mouth wide and unleash all its emotions. But the overwhelming aura of the descending Altaria slowed its thoughts by a beat. Just as the bluish-purple Dragon w came sweeping down from Altaria¡¯s front ws, Houndoom snarled, its whole body tensing up. However, with a ¡°bang,¡± it was ruthlessly sent flying.

    ¡°Houndoom¡­ is unable to battle,¡± dered the referee.

    ¡­

    ¡°Return, Houndoom, you did well.¡± Fang¡¯s mood grew heavier. Houndoom hadn¡¯tsted long under Altaria¡¯s attack. With such a short time frame, the remaining two Pok¨¦mon might not have recovered yet.

    Moreover¡­ even if they had recovered, Fang nced at Altaria and shuddered. Houndoom had been his longtime partner, the ace of his team. But even so, it had been effortlessly insta-killed by a single Dragon w.

    ¡°Cloyster, you¡¯re up.¡± Fang picked Cloyster¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball. At this moment, Cloyster clearly hadn¡¯t recovered yet. Under the effects of Stun Spore, its movements and reactions were a beat slower, utterly unable to keep up with Altaria¡¯s thrice-boosted speed from Dragon Dance.¡°Altaria, continue.¡± Seeing Cloystere out, Terrance ordered.

    Continue?

    The spectators and Fang¡¯s eyes widened. Altaria began to dance again,pletely ignoring Cloyster, absorbed in its own dance!

    Whoosh!!

    The blue Ice Beam, Water Gun, and even Icicle Spear, which Cloyster listlessly unleashed, were effortlessly dodged by Altaria. With each sessive Dragon Dance, its speed had been enhanced to an unimaginable degree!

    ¡°It can still endure,¡± Terrance observed Fang, who was drenched in sweat, silently assessing Altaria¡¯s condition. After four rounds of Dragon Dance, Altaria¡¯s body was under immense strain. For a typical Pok¨¦mon, reaching this level of enhancement would have meant fully squeezing out its potential, and any further enhancement would overload its body, unable to bear the sudden surge of power and speed. But for Altaria, this was not an issue at all. Its astonishing Dragon-type bloodline allowed its physique to rival that of powerful Pok¨¦mon like Dragonite and Tyranitar.

    ¡°I understand now!!¡±

    Fang¡¯s eyes widened as he suddenly realized, inwardly berating himself for not understanding sooner. But even if he had figured out Terrance¡¯s intentions earlier, he might not have been able to stop it.

    ¡°You¡¯re setting up for the next match!¡± Fang clenched his fists. With Altaria¡¯s current strength and stats, it could easily defeat him. Yet even so, Terrance continued to have Altaria further enhance itself¡­

    Connecting this to the Battle Tower¡¯s rules, where a round consists of seven consecutive matches¡­

    In other words, Terrance intended to use the power umted in the first match to carry him through the rest of the matches in one go!

    ¡°You guessed right, but unfortunately, there¡¯s no prize,¡± Terrance said.

    That was indeed his n. He had Beautiflye out first to use Stun Spore, aiming to weaken at least two of the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, giving Altaria a stable environment to power up.

    Both Altaria and Beautifly were carrying his specially processed ¡®Anti-Paralysis Berry,¡¯ which makes thempletely immune to this level of Paralysis

    What seemed like indiscriminate Stun Spore turned into a powerful tactic against the opponent thanks to Beautifly and Altaria¡¯s preparation, putting Fang in a disadvantageous position.

    ¡°The fourth time¡­¡± Terrance noted as Altariapleted another Dragon Dance. He felt that the time was just right¡ªAltaria¡¯s strength had reached an unprecedented level.

    ¡°Now to conserve some stamina. With Altaria¡¯s physical limits, it should be able to use Dragon Dance up to six times!¡±

    ¡°Even though it¡¯s already enough, this is just the first match, so keeping a trump card up the sleeve isn¡¯t a bad idea.¡±

    A gleam shed in Terrance¡¯s eyes as he gave Altaria themand to attack. After four Dragon Dance¡¯s boost, Altaria¡¯s speed was beyond Fang¡¯s imagination. No matter how Cloyster tried to attack or dodge, it couldn¡¯t withstand the onught.

    ¡°Cloyster¡­ is unable to battle!¡±

    ¡°Magmar¡­ is unable to battle!¡±

    The referee, observing the one-sided situation, fell silent after announcing the results. The audience below was the same, all eyes on Altaria in the arena. It was clear now that Terrance had no intention of recalling Altaria¡­ which spelled trouble for the uingpetitors.

    Altaria, after four Dragon Dance¡¯s boost, had reached an unimaginable level of power. Most ordinary opponents would be defeated in a single move.

    The secondpetitor to face Terrance was visibly nervous. He had watched the entire first match, and even without the Dragon Dance¡¯s boosts, Altaria would be difficult to handle. The battle was still one-sided. No matter what move he used, Altaria¡¯s Dragon w would easily shatter it. It was incredibly fierce.

    If not by direct attacks, Altaria would use its extraordinary speed to m Dragon w into the ground, and even the shockwaves would knock out multiple Pok¨¦mon, disying a ruthlessly brutal battle style. The sheer destructive power was terrifying, instantly making Altaria a Pok¨¦mon thatpetitors would rather avoid more than Growlithe.

    Facing twenty-one opponents alone is an extraordinary achievement, but given the momentum Altaria was exhibiting at the moment¡­the onlookers were speechless. Even thepetitors invited by Mr. Scott asked themselves: is their Pok¨¦mon¡­ a match for this Altaria?¡±

    The answer was clear: against a Dragon Dance-boosted Altaria¡­ even their main team¡¯s ace would be swatted away in one hit, suffering massive injuries and fainting on the spot.

    ¡°We absolutely cannot give it a chance to use Dragon Dance¡­¡± Watching Altaria, who had already single-handedly taken down arge number of opponents, most Trainers were breaking out in a cold sweat. It was too brutal¡ªthis was a total wipeout in the making!

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 Chapter 259: High-level Area Rookie

    Chapter 259: High-level Area Rookie

    Due to the amplification from four rounds of Dragon Dance, Altaria¡¯s strength had significantly increased. No matter what kind of opponent it faced, it can take down almost any opponent with a single swipe. In fact, Terrance didn¡¯t dare to let Altaria use its full strength against smaller Pok¨¦mon; even a Pound on the ground was enough to knock them out from the shockwave alone.

    Bang!!

    A Nidoking was hit by the energy of Altaria¡¯s Dragon w and was sent flying. Its massive body slid across the arena from one end to the other, looking quite miserable.

    ¡°No way¡­¡±

    Seeing Altaria¡¯s overwhelming power, most people fell silent. How could they even fight against that?

    ¡°Even an Elite Four¡¯s Pok¨¦mon wouldn¡¯t have this much explosive power¡­¡±

    Seeing Altaria¡¯s state, someone murmured.

    However, as soon as others heard this, they immediately refuted, ¡°It¡¯s different. Dragon Dance is a move that enhances your strength by squeezing out hidden potential. Over time, Altaria will return to its original state.¡±

    ¡°And this kind of enhancement isn¡¯t limitless; it also depends on the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s physique or, in other words, how much potential it has to make the most of Dragon Dance.¡±¡°I estimate that four times is the limit for Altaria. Look at it, its speed and destructive power have increased to such a level¡ªhow could there not be side effects?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s true. I wonder how long Altaria can persist¡­¡±

    While the crowd was discussing, Terrance and Altaria swept through every opponent in front of them, leaving the onlookers in awe.

    ¡°Can you still go on?¡±

    Terrance asked Altaria, and after receiving a response, he smiled faintly. They had previously tested the Dragon Dance, and with Altaria¡¯s physique, it could withstand six times at most. Although it was quite challenging, it could at least sustain it for a period during battle.

    After that, its whole body would ache and be weak, and its energy flow would slow down. Even with the best care at the Pok¨¦mon Center, it would still need a full day to recover.

    But this price was worth it. After squeezing out its potential through Dragon Dance, Altaria would gain extremely powerful strength for a period of time. Of course, in battle, the opportunity to strengthen oneself is rare, let alone doing it six times. When it¡¯s necessary, there isn¡¯t an opportunity; when there is an opportunity, it¡¯s often not needed.

    ¡°The opponents aren¡¯t strong.¡±

    Terrance thought to himself. The opponents in this round were still not much different from before. There hadn¡¯t been any particrly troublesome opponent. Although there were many Pok¨¦mon, Altaria almost instantly knocked them out in each battle, which even dampened the spirit of the Trainers who were scheduled to battle next.

    ¡°Maybe at this pace, Altaria can keep its current state and win all the way through.¡±

    The more times Dragon Dance is used, the greater the burden on the body, and the less time the Pok¨¦mon can endure in battle.

    After two uses of Dragon Dance, it should be the most stable state Altaria can achieve at the moment, where it can perfectly maximize all its abilities without putting too much strain on its body afterward.

    But after four uses, Altaria would have to suffer to some extent after the battle, which is unavoidable.

    Boom!

    No one knew how many times Altaria had struck the ground. The staff member acting as the referee¡¯s eyelids kept twitching, afraid that Altaria might tear the ce down.

    Even though the material used to build the arena was strong, it couldn¡¯t withstand such violent attacks.

    ¡°Damn it!¡±

    After losing, Terrance¡¯s sixth opponent stomped their foot in anger.

    Facing this situation, the audience was already used to it, quietly waiting for thest Trainer to step onto the arena.

    This was also Terrance¡¯sst battle in the Beginner Area. Winning this one¡ªor rather, it could be said that this battle was already won.

    With four times Dragon Dance boosted Altaria and two other Pok¨¦mon that hadn¡¯t expended much stamina, it was hard to imagine how Terrance could possibly lose in the final round, given his achievement of six round consecutive wins.

    ¡°That went smoothly.¡± Terrance checked the time. This was his fastest challenge yet, with each battle averaging less than three minutes.

    Except for the first match, the remaining fivebined took less than 20 minutes. It seems that this strategy is worth developing, as it¡¯s particrly effective given the unique format of the Battle Tower.

    As time passed, on the arena, Altaria also delivered a perfect performance in the final match. When all three of the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon werepletely knocked out, Terrance secured the final victory.

    ¡°That¡¯s it¡ª¡± the referee announced. ¡°This round of battles is over.¡±

    This statement had another meaning: Terrance had earned the qualification to advance to the High-level Area. This was already Terrance¡¯s seventh round in the Battle Tower, marking his thirty-fifth consecutive win!

    The Battle Tower periodically sees Trainers advance to the High-level Area, so Terrance¡¯s advancement wasn¡¯t entirely unexpected, but he still made an impression on many.

    After all, that final 1vs21 match left asting impact on many people.

    ¡°I remember that this Terrance battles quite frequently. He¡¯ll probably keep battling after advancing to the High-level Area, right?¡± one spectator spected.

    ¡°Maybe¡­ But it won¡¯t be as easy as it is now. AI could randomly match you with a Trainer from the High-level Area, who must have the battle records to back up their strength. Plus, High-level Area¡¯s Trainers often try to block each other. Achieving consecutive wins won¡¯t be easy¡­many get stuck just shy of 49 consecutive wins, unable to break past 50.¡±

    The next day.

    Terrance didn¡¯t appear in the High-level Area, which didn¡¯t surprise some people. After all, he had just finished battling, so it was normal to take a few days off.

    Over the past half month, two people had advanced to the High-level Area. Besides Terrance, there was another person, both considered rookies in the High-level Area.

    In the High-level Area, most newly promoted Trainers are stuck at their first or second round winning streaks, usually between 36 and 49 wins. It¡¯s rare for anyone to make it past 50 consecutive wins¡­

    The only ones who can maintain such a winning streak are seed yers cultivated by big clubs, champions of League Conferences, Gym sessors, or particrly talented Trainers.

    For someone from an ordinary family who has been traveling for two or three years, just making it to the High-level Area is already a blessing and a rare achievement, let alone maintaining a winning streak there.

    Even with the strength to do so, the Battle Tower won¡¯t just let it happen smoothly. It¡¯s easy for them to secretly implement measures to match a Trainer against tough opponents. So unless their strength is solid, most High-level Area¡¯s Trainers aim to reach 50 consecutive wins.

    Despite this, Trainers still flock to the Battle Tower. After all, the owner of the Battle Tower is Scott. If you¡¯re noticed and recruited by him, joining the Frontier Club or any of his Trainer-rted facilities orpanies would be a giant leap forward!

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 Chapter 260: Gathering

    Chapter 260: Gathering

    The reason Terrance didn¡¯t appear in the High-level Area is that Mr. Scott had returned. Along with the sixteen Trainers he sessfully invited, they were all gathered in a reception room on a certain floor.

    Initially, Scott had selected twenty-four Trainers who met his criteria through various channels. He managed to invite more than half of them, which is a testament to his wealth and the generous conditions he offered that most people found hard to refuse.

    Among these sixteen, there were twelve male Trainers and four female Trainers, all between the ages of 12 and 14. They could all be considered rare elites among young Trainers.

    At this moment, the sixteen were observing each other, with two individuals drawing the most attention.

    One was Terrance, and the other was a boy dressed in a ck academy-style uniform; his name seemed to be Shiro and he hade from the Unova Region.

    Like Terrance, he was also a Trainer who reached the High-level Area during this period, and he did so even faster and earlier than Terrance.

    ¡°I¡¯m d you all epted the invitation¡­¡± Mr. Scottughed heartily, looking at these vibrant young Trainers with a touch of sentimentality, ¡°Since you¡¯ve alle, I¡¯m confident you won¡¯t be disappointed with the final oue.¡±

    ¡°Now that everyone is here, I¡¯ll exin the specifics.¡±

    At this point, Scott¡¯s chubby face turned serious as he continued, ¡°I remember mentioning before that your task is simply to battle with Trainers around your age. Here¡¯s the situation¡ª¡±¡°Your opponents are from the Castelia Club in the Unova Region. The Castelia Club has a much longer history than the Frontier Club. This time, they will be sending five Trainers under the age of 15 to have an exchange battle with the Frontier Club.¡±

    ¡°Since the Frontier Club is rtively new, we¡¯ve only signed contracts with official Trainers and haven¡¯t started developing provisional members from scratch. So this exchange is a bit troublesome for me. Among the officially contracted Trainers at Frontier Club¡­. there are hardly any under the age of 15.¡±

    At this point, Scott couldn¡¯t help but scratch his head. The Frontier Club he had established stillcked foundation.

    The opposing club was well-established with a long history, while the Frontier Club was still an emerging club. Although it has strong financial backing, it stillcks experience, and has yet to settle into a proper routine. This could be seen from the distribution of its members across different age groups.

    The current owner of the Castelia Club was Scott¡¯s business rival and longtime adversary. Both owned Trainer-rted businesses and clubs. Scott couldn¡¯t resist his opponent¡¯s provocation and fell into the trap, agreeing to this wager that was unfavorable to him. As ast resort, he had no choice but to search for suitable Trainers from among the people of Hoenn.

    ¡°So¡­ out of you sixteen, we actually only need to select five in the end.¡± Mr. Scott hesitated before continuing, ¡°Of course, the others will also receive appropriate rewards.¡±

    ¡°At the very least, these next two months will be a great opportunity for you all to improve yourselves.¡±

    Everyone present understood that the right moment to establish the five spots is not now, but rather during thest stretch of time.

    ¡°However, we do have some advantages,¡± Scott said with a cheerful smile. ¡°The number of eligible members in the Castelia Club is limited. With a little investigation, we can find information on theirmonly used Pok¨¦mon. But for the Castelia Club, gathering information about you will be much more difficult.¡±

    ¡°Over the next two months, I¡¯ll bring in professional Trainers to help you with special training targeted at the opposing Trainers. The most crucial thing isn¡¯t strength, but rather choosing the right person to counter specific Trainers. After all, strength may be important, but there are also many factors to consider.¡±

    ¡°But don¡¯t be discouraged. During these two months, you¡¯ll have ess to excellent training resources, and those who perform well may have the opportunity to further sign a contract with the Frontier Club.¡±

    Signing a contract with the Frontier Club¡­ This was the condition that made most of the Trainers present eager. Although the Frontier Club had not been around for long, it was well-funded and had few members, which meant plenty of resources to go around.

    Relying solely on a Trainer¡¯s individual strength is pointless if their Pok¨¦mon can¡¯t keep up, no matter how much the Trainer improves.

    And aside from standard growth, building up a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength naturally required a massive amount of resources¡ªmuch likeparing a healthy, well-nourished child with a malnourished one in a sports activity. The advantages and potential of the former are clear to see.

    ¡°Alright¡­ Do you have any questions?¡± Scott asked.

    Immediately, someone below asked, ¡°The opponents are from a club in the Unova Region, so does that mean their Pok¨¦mon are almost all exclusive to the Unova Region?¡±

    ¡°Of course, but it¡¯s also possible they could have Pok¨¦mon from other regions. I¡¯ll arrange for professionals to provide you with information on the Pok¨¦mon that aremon in the Unova Region,¡± Mr. Scott nodded.

    A female Trainer asked, ¡°What¡¯s the special training going to be like?¡±

    Scott replied, ¡°I¡¯ve set up three requirements. The first one is here in the Battle Tower. Once youplete a streak of thirty-five consecutive wins in the Beginner Area, you¡¯ll have passed the first requirement¡­¡±

    At this point, the Trainers Scott had invited all looked toward Terrance and Shiro.

    Terrance¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change as he continued listening to the exnation.

    ¡°The second requirement is to understand the characteristics of the Castelia Club through our club¡¯s professionals. Once you¡¯re familiar with each of their weaknesses, you¡¯ll have passed the second requirement. This will require you to learn a lot about the battle styles of Unova Trainers and the abilities of local Pok¨¦mon. After all, Unova is quite far from here, and the customs and environment are very different.¡±

    Everyone nodded in understanding.

    ¡°As for the third requirement, after understanding the characteristics of the Castelia Club¡¯s Trainers, you¡¯ll engage in simted battles with Trainers our club has hired from Unova. At that time, the contracted Trainers of the club will also be responsible for evaluating your performance!¡±

    ¡°Once you sessfully pass the evaluation, there will likely be more than enough candidates, and we¡¯ll further select the best among you. The officially contracted Trainers of the club will conduct a second assessment of your strength.¡±

    After hearing about these three requirements, Terrance shrugged. It was clear that the club wasn¡¯t looking to truly cultivate talented and promising Trainers for the long term. Instead, the focus was purely on the oue of this bet. The first requirement was designed to weed out those who couldn¡¯t even reach the High-level Area. The second requirement tested their learning ability¡ªwhether they could quickly identify and counter the opponent¡¯s weaknesses. The third requirement was an upgrade of the second, determining if they could apply what they had learned in real battles and counter their opponents during an actual match.

    These three requirements were ultimately preparation for the uing bet, but that suited Terrance just fine. However, the real question on his mind wasn¡¯t this. Soon after, someone else asked another question.

    ¡°Mr. Scott, the special training can¡¯t be just as straightforward as this, right? I remember you initially promised an opportunity to quickly boost our strength.¡±

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 Chapter 261: The Training System for â€œProvisional Membersâ€

    Chapter 261: The Training System for ¡°Provisional Members¡±

    Apart from the official signing opportunity with the club that Scott initially promised, many people were drawn to the chance to quickly improve their strength during this time. After all, the slots to enter the Frontier Club are limited, and although everyone here is full of confidence, there¡¯s always the possibility of something going wrong. At this time, the close to three months of extraordinary training that Scott mentioned piqued everyone¡¯s curiosity.

    After all, Mr. Scott mentioned that he would do his best to train them during these three months. Even if it isn¡¯t for fulfilling any particr promise, their strength would be a key factor if they truly want to defeat the Castelia Club from Unova¡ªthey couldn¡¯t afford to be too weak; the stronger, the better, of course.

    Hearing this question, Scott chuckled and said, ¡°Good question.¡±

    ¡°In order to significantly improve your strength and give you more motivation for the uing battles¡­ you can choose any resources from the Battle Tower, of course, with conditions. To gain more resources, you need to show corresponding results.¡±

    ¡°Take these three requirements, for example: the first requirement is to break into the High-level Area. Starting from today, the first person to pass it will receive triple the exchangeable resources.¡±

    ¡°Then, the next four people will receive double the exchangeable resources. The others who pass will also get a chance to redeem a prize for up to 28 consecutive wins. How does that sound?¡±

    Scott thought for a moment and added, ¡°Then I¡¯ll get you a professional instructor. You can consult them on what would best enhance your strength. During this period, your amodations, three meals a day, and the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s food will all be covered by our Frontier Club!¡±

    Scott spoke generously, making the young Trainers nod in satisfaction. ¡°Not only for the first requirement, but for the second and third requirements as well, those who perform well will also get corresponding opportunities to improve their strength. If you manage to defeat Castelia Club in the end, you can ask for anything you want!¡± Heughed and adjusted his sunsses.

    ¡°Mr. Scott, you mentioned that ¡®starting from today,¡¯ the first person to get the High-level Area slot will receive triple the exchange reward¡­ What about those before this?¡± A somewhat na?ve-looking Trainer asked while looking at Terrance and Shiro, ¡°Moreover, someone has already challenged the Battle Tower and achieved a certain number of consecutive wins¡­ Considering the timing, doesn¡¯t that seem a bit unfair?¡±¡°Ah?¡± Scott was taken aback. He hadn¡¯t considered that much; he just said it casually. Actually, he didn¡¯t care much about how many rewards were given out, but he also didn¡¯t want to be taken advantage of. It was just that Scott had just recently returned to LaRousse City and didn¡¯t know much about the recent situation of the Battle Tower.

    ¡°It¡¯s only been a few days,¡± Scott calcted the time he spent finding Trainers, which was no more than half a month. Apart from the first few people, most of the Trainers who came to LaRousse City had probably stayed less than a week.

    ¡°Someone has already entered the High-level Area?!¡± Scott was first surprised, then immediately pleased. ¡°Not bad, not bad, I didn¡¯t expect someone to enter the High-level Area so quickly.¡±

    The better his Trainers performed, the happier Scott was. This meant that the odds of winning his uing bet were even greater.

    ¡°Great, I almost forgot about this. The conditions remain the same. Starting from today, the first person to enter the High-level Area will still receive triple the exchange reward. As for those who have already qualified for the High-level Area, they will also enjoy this reward.¡± He added, ¡°For those who haven¡¯t yet qualified for the High-level Area, they will have to start their challenges from the beginning, but I¡¯ll double the rewards from the previous exchange prizes!!¡±

    After speaking, Terrance could feel the envious and jealous gazes directed at him, and he couldn¡¯t help but smile. It seemed that this week wasn¡¯t a waste after all. With the exchange rate tripled, not only could he obtain the ¡°Bloody Wing,¡± but he also wouldn¡¯t have to worry about getting a portion of ¡°Bright Powder¡± and ¡°Silver Powder.¡±

    The others didn¡¯t envy Terrance and Shiro for too long, though. After all, some among them had already achieved two or three rounds of consecutive wins. With the rewards now doubled, restarting from the beginning wasn¡¯t too much of a loss, and there was still the opportunity to strive for the top five spots and the first ce.

    ¡°So, the ones who qualified for the High-level Area are¡­ Terrance and Shiro, right?¡±

    From the expressions of the other Trainers, Scott could tell that the focus of attention was Terrance and Shiro.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s them.¡± Scott was taken aback for a moment and then thought to himself that he had indeed chosen the right people. These two were special among the people he invited. One of them was rmended by Brandon, the strongest Trainer and adventurer with whom Scott had cooperated. The other was a key invitee from the Unova Region. As a native Unova Trainer, Shiro has a deep understanding of the region. He had reached the top eight in the Unova¡¯s Regional League Conference in his rookie year and has now traveled to the Hoenn region. Rumor has it that he is one of the top contenders for this year¡¯s Ever Grande Conference.

    Shiro and Terrance were his trump cards for taking on the Castelia Club.

    Afterward, Scott went over some important points, and the dozen or so Trainers immediately began preparing for their five-round win streak. The ones who were most frustrated were the Trainers who had just arrived in LaRousse City and haven¡¯t had the chance to challenge the Battle Tower yet¡ªthey still hadn¡¯t gained any benefits so far.

    However, this also motivated them. After all, three months of free amodations, meals, and nutritious food for their Pok¨¦mon were hard to refuse, not to mention the other generous benefits.

    Afterwards, Scott called Terrance and Shiro aside. The two of them were the Trainers who had already qualified for the Battle Tower¡¯s High-level Area.

    ¡°I don¡¯t need to introduce myself; you two should get to know each other. Since you¡¯ve both passed the first requirement, I¡¯ll arrange for you to go directly to the club¡¯s instructor and start preparations for the second requirement,¡± Scott said.

    Shiro had ck hair and dark purple eyes, looking like he came from a wealthy family, but his voice soundedzy and rxed, though friendly: ¡°I¡¯m Shiro, from Nimbasa City in Unova. I¡¯m currently traveling in the Hoenn region. Let me think¡­ I once reached the top eight in the Vertress Conference, came third in the Lumiose Conference, and was the runner-up in the Lily of the Valley Conference.¡± After speaking, Shiro smiled and nodded at Terrance.

    ¡°Terrance, a native of Hoenn. I¡¯m currently participating in Pok¨¦mon Contests and have earned four Ribbons, so I guess I¡¯m a half-Coordinator, half-Trainer,¡± Terrance said with a smile.

    Upon hearing this, Shiro looked at Terrance in surprise. He originally thought Terrance would be a traditional and highly talented Trainer, but it turned out he was a Coordinator, and it seemed he hadn¡¯t yet challenged a League Conference.

    ¡°How did he qualify for the High-level Area?¡± Shiro wasn¡¯t present during Terrance¡¯s final round, so he was unaware of Terrance¡¯s impressive feat of having his Altaria win 1 vs. 21. That¡¯s why he was astonished that a Coordinator could qualify for the High-level Area as quickly as he did.

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 Chapter 262: Instructor

    Chapter 262: Instructor

    After Shiro and Terrance got to know each other, there wasn¡¯t much else to do. Scott talked about some things rted to the second requirement, which both of them kept in mind.

    The fact that Terrance and Shiro had already qualified for the High-level Area was unexpected for Scott. The instructor that Scott had found for them, who was a contracted Trainer from that club, was still on their way. After exining the situation to Terrance and the others, Scott estimated that they wouldn¡¯t meet this so-called instructor for another two or three days.

    Terrance and Shiro didn¡¯t mind. They had earned three times the exchange resources for achieving five rounds of consecutive victories, so they could now exchange some items for use.

    Although Scott suggested that they wait for professional guidance before making any exchanges, both Shiro, who had been traveling for nearly four years, and Terrance, who was a Breeder, had their own thoughts.

    However, before making any exchanges, Terrance hesitated. The Silver Powder and Bright Powder were intended for Beautifly¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest, so they weren¡¯t urgently needed at the moment. As for Growlithe¡¯s ¡°Outrage¡± move, awakening it too early could be counterproductive. It might be better to hold onto this 3x opportunity for now.

    He was going to stay in LaRousse City for at least three more months, so who knows if another situation like ¡°one exchange turning into triple¡± might happen?

    Terrance chuckled to himself and decided to take a rare break today. He explored LaRousse City a bit, and that night, he had a dream where he sessfully earned the title of Top Coordinator. He gained a lot of fans¡¯ support, officially signed a contract with the Contest Committee, was invited to endorse numerous products, shootmercials, and star in movies, bing a household name. In the end, there was even a ¡°Terrance Cup¡± Pok¨¦mon Contest. The Old Green House was expanded because of his influence, and with this connection, the children each had the chance to pursue their dreams, with all paths open to them, leading them to the pinnacle of their lives¡­ [TN* Like Wace Cup.]

    Then Terrance woke up.

    ¡°Sigh~¡±Opening his eyes and looking at the rays of sunlight streaming into the room, Terrance enjoyed the soft bed for a moment before flipping over and getting up.

    Taking in his surroundings, Terrance remembered the semi-soft, semi-hard single bed at the Old Green House and couldn¡¯t help but giggle, muttering to himself, ¡°I¡¯m almost there, less than half a year to go.¡±

    He picked up his watch, checked the time, and saw that it was still early. After having some breakfast, he started making ns.

    ¡°Should I continue challenging the High-level Area?¡±

    ¡°Or maybe go ¡®snipe¡¯ someone else¡¯s winning streak?¡±

    ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s better to find an open space to do some simple training. After this week¡¯s battles, they should take some time to digest everything.¡±

    Altaria had seen a lot of new moves this week. Although some battles were quick and didn¡¯tst long, it still encountered more moves than usual, further strengthening its ¡°Erase¡± technique.

    Mismagius¡¯ light-and-darkness illusion technique had also be more refined. Although it was still far from the mystical concepts like ¡°body instinct¡± or ¡°body memory,¡± it had reached an unparalleled level of mastery.

    As for Castform, due to restrictions from the match rules and the battlefields, Terrance hadn¡¯t used it, but he hadn¡¯t neglected the little guy. After all, they¡¯d spent plenty of time together researching Mystic Water and the four stones.

    Terrance saw this as an opportunity. If he could get a reward of his choice, should he try to ask for that local product from the Unova Region, that magical gem?

    As for Beautifly and Growlithe¡­

    To be honest, when Terrance heard Scott say that all meals were covered during this period, he almost couldn¡¯t contain his joy; if he hadn¡¯t controlled himself, he might have burst outughing.

    In Terrance¡¯s team, the biggest consumers of food aren¡¯t Mismagius, Altaria, or Castform, but rather Growlithe and Beautifly.

    Growlithe, in particr, expends so much energy in every battle that to fully recover or to perform at its best, it needs substantial food intake. Moreover, Growlithe¡¯s diet is somewhat special; while it can eat specially formted Pok¨¦mon food, from a Breeder¡¯s perspective, Terrance knows that eating meat is absolutely essential for Growlithe and must be provided in sufficient quantities.

    However, synthetic meat isn¡¯t very nutritious, and farm-raised meat is too expensive¡ªit¡¯s considered a luxury item. Terrance felt helpless, especially considering Growlithe¡¯s food consumption over the past week. But now that meals are being provided, Terrance is actually looking forward to having Growlithe engage in highly-intense battles. After all, with someone else covering the food costs, Growlithe¡¯s innate potential can be fully unleashed, growing stronger with each battle and injury.

    As for Beautifly¡­ its needs aren¡¯t purely food-rted, but food is still indispensable. Perhaps calling it ¡°nutritional supplement¡± is more urate. In preparation for the Grand Festival¡¯s Contest Battle, Terrance has given Beautifly a secret trump card. This trump card has been in training for a long time, but it¡¯s not yet fully developed. Perfecting this secret weapon consumes a lot of Beautifly¡¯s energy and stamina, but to ensure everything goes smoothly at the Grand Festival, Beautifly continues to work hard.

    In fact, no one in Terrance¡¯s team works harder than Beautifly. Hard work can make up for ack of talent, and as the first Pok¨¦mon to join Terrance, Beautifly deeply understands this.

    At the same time, because this trump card puts such a heavy burden on Beautifly, Terrance believes it¡¯s not worth using in battles like those at the Battle Tower or in ordinarypetitions.

    ¡°Let¡¯s leave this miraculous moment for the final stage¡­¡±

    ******

    Two dayster, the club¡¯s officially contracted Trainer Hogan, who qualified for Hoenn League and is currently ranked 14th in the Hoenn League, arrived at the Battle Tower to temporarily serve as the instructor for Terrance and Shiro.

    Hogan isn¡¯t very old either. In the introduction, Terrance learned that he is only seventeen years old. However, unlike the young Trainers who battled and lost miserably to Terrance, Hogan can truly be called a genius.

    At the age of fourteen, as a grassroot Trainer, Hogan won the Ever Grande Conference Championship, earning his ce in the Champion League and gaining the right to challenge the Elite Four. It¡¯s clear that he was far ahead of most people from a very early age.

    At that time, the Frontier Club signed Hogan, and after three years ofpeting against many other top trainers, Hogan is now ranked among the top 15 in the Champion League, which is quite impressive. The Champion League gathers the very best Trainers from a region, vastly different from the so-called ¡®preliminary¡¯ Regional Contests.

    Winning the Ever Grande Conference is just the beginning of the Champion League.

    With such a top-tier Trainer as Terrance and Shiro¡¯s instructor, it¡¯s evident that Scott is taking this bet and battle very seriously.

    Terrance¡¯s first impression of Hogan was that he was very young but exuded a confident aura.

    ¡°Hmm¡­ he has a bit of my style,¡± Terrance thought to himself.

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 Chapter 263: Unova Region

    Chapter 263: Unova Region

    Hogan walked in.

    ¡°Hello, everyone,¡± he continued speaking as he walked over to the control panel of a projector in the room. He carefully manipted a few controls, and a video began ying on the projection screen.

    ¡°Even though we have plenty of time, I won¡¯t waste it with idle chatter. I¡¯m sure you already know enough about me, so let¡¯s get straight to the point.¡±

    Hogan looked at the two people in the room, tapped a few buttons on the control panel, and then raised his head to say, ¡°These are the five Trainers you¡¯re most likely to encounter. What you see now is their personal and their team¡¯s information.¡±

    The personal information of the top five young Trainers from the Castelia Club had been recorded by Hogan on the device, and he disyed it to Terrance and Shiro one by one.

    ¡°One of them has qualified for the Champion League¡­¡± Terrance was surprised as he looked at the information about these five Trainers from the Unova Region.

    Among the five, one had already qualified for the Champion League through the League Conference, while the other four had also achieved notable results in their respective League Conferences, though their achievements were rtively ordinary.

    Despite this, Hogan seriously warned, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate them. Except for Kaveh, all these achievements were made in their rookie year before they were scouted by the Castelia Club. In other words, they are all exceptionally talented Trainers.¡±

    ¡°Starting from humble beginnings, they showed great talent as a Trainer during a year of travel and were then discovered and developed by the club, huh,¡± Terrance thought to himself.Shiro also nced sideways, noticing that some of these rookie year achievements were on par or even better than his.

    ¡°As for the Unova region, how should I put it¡­ It¡¯s quite far from here, and in recent years, the Unova region¡¯s technology seems to have developed faster than other regions. However, the development across the region is uneven, with a focus on rapidly developing one or two cities at the expense of other areas.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry too much about that. Next, I¡¯ll introduce you to the Pok¨¦mon these five are known to use and the battle styles of the Castelia Club Trainers.¡±

    Hogan sighed inwardly. He will have to spend another three months here. Although the daily training at the club headquarters was monotonous, involving repeating each tactical maneuver dozens or even hundreds of times with Pok¨¦mon to master various abilities and moves, it was still the best way to maintain and improve his strength.

    However, since he had signed a contract with the club, he had to follow the higher-ups¡¯ instructions ande to the Battle Tower to guide a few Trainers. It was something he wasn¡¯t quite used to.

    ¡°There¡¯s a lot of information, so you should take notes by hand to help with memorization,¡± he said.

    As he duplicated the gathered Pok¨¦mon data, Hogan sized up the two boys.

    He didn¡¯t know much about Terrance and Shiro, with most of the limited informationing from Scott¡¯s brief mentions.

    ¡°Shiro, a grassroot Trainer from the Unova region, made it to the quarterfinals in his rookie year, and then traveled to other regions. It¡¯s said that his parents and ancestors were all involved in the Trainer profession.¡±

    ¡°Terrance, a rising star among this year¡¯s Coordinators, and also a Breeder¡­ In addition, he has a solid battle foundation.¡±

    Not bad¡­

    If, after Hogan¡¯s guidance, Terrance and Shiro failed to deliver results, it would reflect poorly on him as well.

    ¡°Serperior, Emboar, Samurott, the Starter Pok¨¦mon of the Unova region,parable in status to ziken and other Pok¨¦mon here.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll start with Serperior, which is the ace of Castelia Club¡¯s Kaveh. What makes this Serperior special is its Leaf Storm move, which has been trained to be incredibly powerful. Every time it uses Leaf Storm, the destructive power of the move increases significantly. This is a rare ability, and currently, only Spinda in the Hoenn region has a simr trait. Oh, Serperior is the Starter Pok¨¦mon of the Unova region, so you must be familiar with it, Shiro.¡±

    ¡°Yes, but most Serperior over there only have the Overgrow Ability,¡± Shiro replied.

    As Hogan exined, Terrance listened carefully and took detailed notes. Although he wasn¡¯t as familiar with the Pok¨¦mon from the Unova region as he was with those from Kanto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, he had a general understanding.

    ¡°Serperior with Leaf Storm, huh?¡±

    ¡°The Contrary Ability reverses stat changes, so what should decrease actually increases. Normally, using Leaf Storm would weaken a Pok¨¦mon, but with this Ability, the more Serperior fights, the stronger it gets. I trust you both understand how to counter this Serperior?¡± Hogan asked.

    The two nodded. For Terrance, this kind of thing was easy to grasp without needing detailed instruction. Since Hogan had just met Terrance and Shiro and didn¡¯t know much about their Pok¨¦mon, he could only highlight the key points in this manner. After all, battles can be unpredictable, and much depends on real-time decisions.

    ¡°Next¡­¡±

    Hogan went on to analyze many of the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon from the Unova region like Liepard, Musharna, Unfezant, Zebstrika, Gigalith, Excadrill, Audino, Seismitoad, Whimsicott, Lilligant, Darmanitan, Gothitelle, Beartic.

    He also emphasized a few key Pok¨¦mon to watch out for, like Volcarona and Hydreigon¡ªboth extremely powerful Pok¨¦mon from Unova. Just going over these Pok¨¦mon took the entire day.

    Terrance ended up filling four full pages of notes. Although some of the information was already familiar to him, it didn¡¯t hurt to review it once. After all, knowing your enemy is the key to winning every battle.

    Even though Shiro was a native Unova Trainer, he was equally serious, listening carefully as the other party went over everything again.

    ¡°Good. Tomorrow morning, I¡¯ll go over some of themon tactics used by the Castelia Club and the battle styles of the Trainers there,¡± Hogan said with a faint smile. ¡°In the end, I¡¯ll create some test questions based on your Pok¨¦mon and those of your opponents at the Castelia Club to test how you can counter them in battle. That¡¯s the real focus.¡±

    ¡°I understand,¡± Shiro replied.

    ¡°Got it,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Oh, by the way, Mr. Scott mentioned that if you perform well in these tests, you¡¯ll receive generous rewards,¡± Hogan concluded, sharing some good news with the two.

    I see¡­

    Terrance smiled slightly, feeling even more motivated. These Pok¨¦mon¡¯s moves and Abilities are all just variations of the same thing. With his experience as a Breeder, he could quicklye up with a preliminary strategy tailored to his own Pok¨¦mon. He had never lost at this kind of thing before; having a strong foundation gives you the confidence to be this bold.

    Most moves have simr effects, and while different Pok¨¦mon might use them with subtle variations, the essence remains unchanged. What really needs to be guarded against is how an excellent Trainer might develop unique ways to use moves based on their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s individual characteristics.

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 Chapter 264: Letâ€™s fight!

    Chapter 264: Let¡¯s fight!

    The next day, after finishing breakfast andpleting his morning training, Terrance returned to this ce.

    As he stepped into the room and looked inside, he saw Scott.

    ¡°Hey, how¡¯s it goingtely?¡± Scott greeted him with augh.

    ¡°I¡¯m getting used to it,¡± Terrance replied with a smile.

    Hearing this, Scott smiled again, ¡°That¡¯s good. I won¡¯t disturb you two. Oh, by the way, most of the others have alsopleted two or three rounds of consecutive wins. They¡¯ll catch up soon.¡±

    ¡°Once they¡¯ve finished learning, the Trainers I hired from Unova should also be here. Then we can proceed with the final training together.¡±

    ¡°No problem,¡± Terrance nodded.

    As Scott was leaving, he called out, ¡°Keep it up!¡±

    Aside from learning about the Castelia Club¡¯s battle style in the morning, Terrance and Shiro didn¡¯t have anything else to do.After a while, once Shiro arrived, Hogan began exining relevant information to them. By noon, they had finally absorbed all the known information.

    ¡°Whew¡­¡±

    After it was done, Hogan¡¯s entire body seemed to rx, but the thought of having to guide a bunch of other Trainerster made his stomach ache.

    ¡°Hmm¡­How many days do you think you¡¯ll need to digest this information before taking the test?¡±

    ¡°How about three days?¡± Hogan thought for a moment and held up three fingers. He felt this amount of time was just right¡ªnot too rushed, but not too long.

    ¡°Once you¡¯re done, you¡¯ll be free to move about the Battle Tower while waiting for the others to finish.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Scott just came by and asked me to inform everyone who passes the test here that in the High-Level Area of the Battle Tower, you no longer need to focus on consecutive wins. Instead, let the system randomly match you with opponents. If you sessfully break someone else¡¯s winning streak, the coins you earn will be doubled. This is no worse than chasing after consecutive wins. Isn¡¯t that wonderful? Uh¡­ those were Mr. Scott¡¯s exact words; I¡¯m just passing them on.¡±

    Hogan stroked his chin and asked, ¡°So, what do you guys think?¡±

    This is great?

    Terrance was surprised. The reward for consecutive victories was actually hidden coins. If you were to convert the rewards you can get from consecutive wins into Battle Tower coins, it wouldn¡¯t be a very good deal. However, with the coin rewards doubled, this disadvantage would disappear. Moreover,pared to the limitations of consecutive wins, randomly disrupting someone else¡¯s winning streak¡­ in a way, it offered more freedom.

    A 3vs3 battle anytime, anywhere¡ªthis is much morefortable than having to win seven matches in a row.

    ¡°No need for three days. One day is enough,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°I can take the test tomorrow afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Hogan looked at Terrance, ¡°Are you serious?¡±

    ¡°You can absorb all that information in just one day? This isn¡¯t just about memorizing it,¡± Hogan said earnestly.

    ¡°I know,¡± Terrance replied.

    The sooner he could pass the test, the sooner he could start earning coins. After all, there were many things in the Battle Tower he wanted. He hadn¡¯t forgotten the reason he agreed with Scott¡ªit was to quickly improve his strength.

    ¡°Alright then,¡± Hogan said. ¡°What about you, Shiro?¡±

    ¡°For me, one day is enough too,¡± Shiro said with a smile. He was a native of Unova, and with almost his entire family being Trainers, his understanding of the Unova region was naturally quite deep.

    ¡°Whew,¡± Hogan nodded. Since both of them insisted, he had no choice but to agree. The difficulty of the test wouldn¡¯t change; whether they could pass would depend on Terrance and Shiro¡¯s own abilities.

    The next day.

    Before noon, Terrance went to find Hogan.

    Speaking of which, Hogan was only about four or five years older than Terrance, so they can be considered peers. Interacting with him didn¡¯t feel strange, especially considering Terrance¡¯s mental age.

    ¡°It¡¯s not even noon yet,¡± Hogan said as he continued his own studies. At the level of the Champion League, everyone wanted to climb higher. There was no need to talk about effort¡ªon the road to glory, hard work was just the basic requirement.

    ¡°I¡¯m ready,¡± After spending the entire afternoon and evening yesterday, Terrance had made ample preparations based on the five Pok¨¦mon he had and the information provided about the five Trainers from the Castelia Club.

    No matter how Hogan tested him, Terrance believed he could handle it well.

    ¡°Alright, follow me,¡± Hogan took a deep breath, and Terrance followed closely behind. After a while, they arrived at an arena.

    ¡°Release all your Pok¨¦mon. We¡¯ll conduct the test in a Q&A format.¡±

    ¡°You could also say it¡¯s a verbal simtion battle, different from the actual battles you¡¯ll have next.¡±

    ¡°I see,¡± Terrance said as he retrieved five Pok¨¦ Balls from his belt and threw them out.

    Following a sh of white light, an Altaria with a sky-blue body, a Beautifly with bright bluepound eyes and gorgeous wings, and a somewhat eerie-looking Mismagius appeared. They hovered in the air, each gazing at Hogan.

    Growlithe with deep orange fur stood on the ground, eyes burning with eagerness, as if ready to spring into action. Castform, upon emerging, first nced at the weather, then turned away with a bored expression.

    ¡°Well done, they¡¯ve been raised nicely,¡± Hogan had a keen eye. After years in the Champion League, he had seen all kinds of Pok¨¦mon. It could be said that every contestant in the Champion League raised their Pok¨¦mon exceptionally well, but from the moment he firstid eyes on Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, he was surprised to find that their level of training might not be inferior to that of the Pok¨¦mon of Champion League contestants.

    Especially Beautifly, Altaria, Mismagius, and Growlithe¡ªall four were outstanding in every aspect, with their growth far exceeding that of their species counterparts!

    ¡°Although Castform isn¡¯t as developed as the other four, it still gives me an unusual feeling,¡± Hogan observed, feeling some admiration. Remembering that Terrance was also a Breeder, he suddenly understood. In their club, the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s training ns and meals were all devised by hired Breeders. With Terrance being a Breeder himself, it made sense that his expertise in Pok¨¦mon training was so advanced.

    ¡°Let¡¯s begin. Suppose I am now assuming the role of Ellie from Castelia Club, and my first Pok¨¦mon is Whimsicott. What would you do?¡±

    Ellie is the only female Trainer among the information Hogan had provided. Her battle style leans towards controlling her opponents, and she has a strong preference for Grass and Bug-type Pok¨¦mon. She excels in the three powder moves and control strategies.

    ¡°Simple. If Whimsicott is the first Pok¨¦mon, as long as I don¡¯t use Beautifly or Growlithe, I have a good chance of winning with any of my other Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    Terrance then began to borate, discussing the characteristics of Whimsicott, Ellie¡¯s battle style, and the possible substitution of Pok¨¦mon she might make. As Hogan listened, his eyes widened in surprise. Terrance¡¯s thought process was so intricate that Hogan struggled to keep up. Terms like Mismagius¡¯ illusions and Castform¡¯s weather left Hogan struggling to fully grasp Terrance¡¯s exnation.

    Even though Hogan has vast experience, the coordination techniques that Terrance suddenly sprung out, training concepts, unique ideas, and his unusual Pok¨¦mon made it much harder for him to understand.

    ¡°This¡­¡± Hogan said hoarsely after Terrance finished speaking, ¡°Hold on¡­ I think we should have an actual battle first so I can get a better understanding of your Pok¨¦mon.¡±

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 Chapter 266: vs Swampert

    Chapter 266: vs Swampert

    Double battles is indeed something he rarely engages in, but when ites to multitasking, Terrance, who has lived two lives, might not im to excel at doing two things at once, but it was definitely his strong suit.

    ¡°Swammm~perttt~!¡±

    As Swampert roared to disy its might, Mismagius continued to float silently in the air, while Altaria pped its wings, unfazed.

    It was clear that Swampert¡¯s imposing presence hadn¡¯t managed to intimidate or even affect Altaria and Mismagius.

    This roar could only serve to increase Swampert¡¯s own fighting spirit.

    ¡°He¡¯s taking this seriously,¡± Hogan was startled. Terrance¡¯s expression was deeply focused, as if he had invested his entire being into this battle, his gaze extremely serious. This made Hogan also put away his contempt, no longer seeing him as just a rookie Trainer.

    ¡°Altaria, Dragon Dance!¡±

    The battle began, and Terrance took the initiative, immediately ordering Altaria. Instantly, Altaria pped its wings, fully immersed in the battle. Knowing that the opponent was no ordinary foe, Altaria greatly elerated the speed of its Dragon Dance. Under the mysterious dance, it kept jumping and moving, but in the next moment, a barrage of yellow water arrows came flying, so fast they dazzled the eyes.

    Just as Altaria began its Dragon Dance, Swampert¡¯s eyes glowed red. It gathered yellow energy in one hand, forming a clump of muddy sludge. Then, gripping it tightly with the other hand, Swampert skillfullyunched the sludge high into the air. The sludge exploded instantaneously, turning into a barrage of high-speed sludge arrows, shooting towards Altaria in the sky.The scene obscured Altaria¡¯s vision, and even with Dragon Dance, it couldn¡¯t evade the attack. If this continued, Altaria would only end up being hit by the sludge. The damage would be minor, but if its feathers were disturbed, it would face trouble, whether in flying or while continuing its Dragon Dance.

    Whoosh!

    Countless Shadow Balls shot toward the iing sludge projectiles, and at the same time, Altaria abandoned its Dragon Dance, spitting out a Dragon Breath in an attempt to sweep away the iing sludge. Just as Mismagius and Altaria intercepted the sludge, Swampert took a giant step forward and mmed its hand onto the ground, creating arge crater. It then lifted tworge rocks and hurled them, using the rocks to block Altaria and Mismagius, scattering them apart.

    ¡°Hammer Arm!¡±

    In the next moment, Swampert moved with surprising agility toward Mismagius, raising its massive arm and smashing it down.

    In that moment, countless thoughts shed through Terrance¡¯s mind. This sh was full of rapid changes. First, Terrance noticed the peculiar gleam in Swampert¡¯s eyes and was immediately rmed, realizing why it had used a Fighting-type move. But then, Mismagius¡¯ red gem flickered, letting out a cry. Swampert and Hogan quickly reacted, only to see that Mismagius had already appeared in another location.

    The incantation had worked¡­

    ¡°Not Double Team? Was that an illusion? Swampert clearly hit it, yet the Foresight couldn¡¯t see through it?¡±

    Terrance broke out in a cold sweat. With Mismagius¡¯s defense, if that Hammer Arm had hit, it would have been game over. Thankfully, Mismagius had used double illusions. First, Psywave disrupted Swampert¡¯s judgment of Mismagius¡¯s location, and then the incantation created a second illusion. Otherwise, the illusion wouldn¡¯t have stood a chance against Foresight.

    Bang!

    At this moment, countless beams of light fell from the sky. On closer inspection, they were actually fragments of rock. Given Swampert¡¯s uniqueness, Altaria¡¯s Draco Meteor had scattered the energy so densely that the rocks, which were originallyrger chunks, now appeared as a densework of thin lines.

    Swampert once again plunged its hands into the ground, lifting a massive boulder and hoisting it over its head. It then hurled the boulder into the sky, blocking part of the Draco Meteor. With a loud crash, the boulder shattered into countless fragments that rained down along with the rest of the Draco Meteor, striking the arena and creating arge cloud of smoke. A gleam shed in Terrance¡¯s eyes¡ªSwampert had been hit. But when the smoke cleared, Swampert was still standing, its arms raised to shield itself, appearing to bergely unscathed.

    Whoosh!

    In the next moment, a strange beam of light and a deep, eerie curse descended simultaneously. As the cloud of dust settled, Swampert tried to quickly assess its surroundings, but was immediately blinded by a dazzling burst of light, causing it to cry out. However, its ears perked up instantly, catching its Trainer¡¯s intent. Quickly concentrating, it saw through the illusion, and the sh copsed. Yet, darkness soon enveloped it, plunging it into pitch-ck darkness once more. Feeling uneasy, Swampert hurriedly repeated its previous actions to escape the darkness.

    Boom!

    With a swift sweep of its arms, Swampert smashed the iing Shadow Ball. Following Hogan¡¯s instructions, Swampert looked up to see that Altaria had resumed its Dragon Dance, reaching the final stage. Altaria seized the opportunity, using the time Mismagius had bought to sessfully power up with Dragon Dance.

    ¡°Swammm~perttt~!¡±

    Swampert let out a furious roar before calming down, remaining wary of Mismagius¡¯ illusion skill. The previous sh and Darkness had disoriented it for a few seconds, even causing Hogan to be startled.

    Swampert, use Mud Bomb!

    Seeing that Altaria had sessfully powered up, Hogan knew things were taking a bad turn. A powerful Mud Bomb was charged up andunched toward Altaria. But upon seeing this, Altaria, following Terrance¡¯smand, used abination of Feather Dance and Cotton Guard. Though the Mud Bomb exploded in the sky, the cotton feathers around Altaria protected it from harm, preventing any contamination of its feathers. Altaria sessfully escaped and continued to soar. At this moment, Mismagius also moved, casting a curse followed by another Confuse Ray.

    ¡°Close your eyes!¡± Hogan shouted.

    It¡¯s useless.

    ¡®Even if it closes its eyes, it can¡¯t block its hearing. Mismagius¡¯ illusion skill is a guaranteed hit on Swampert. Moreover, closing its eyes would only create a dark environment for itself,¡¯ Terrance thought to himself.

    He then instructed Altaria to continue powering up. The Draco Meteor had already tested Swampert¡¯s defense; even a Dragon Pulse wouldn¡¯t inflict much damage. As for Dragon Rush, if it went head-to-head with Swampert, Altaria¡¯s body wouldn¡¯te out unscathed. With the advantage of a double battle, Terrance was naturally going to create more opportunities for Altaria to strengthen itself.

    ¡°Swammm~perttt~!¡±

    This time, Swampert broke free from the illusion in less than two seconds. Altaria didn¡¯t have time to power up before being interrupted again by another Mud Bomb. It had no choice but to find a way to dodge. However, the speed at which Swampert followed up with its moves was astonishing. Perhaps this was the result of years of training. Afterunching the Mud Bomb, Swampert quickly unleashed a powerful Hydro Pump, sweeping it across the sky towards Altaria.

    Seeing this, Terrance smiled and said, ¡°Continue Dragon Dance.¡±

    ¡°Then, Erase it!¡±

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 Chapter 267 â€œEraseâ€ reappears!

    Chapter 267 ¡°Erase¡± reappears!

    Altaria leaped in a mysterious dance, ignoring Swampert¡¯s follow-up attack.

    A torrent of water swept across, chasing after Altaria¡¯s flying direction. Hogan¡¯s eyes shed with confusion, unsure of Terrance¡¯s intention.

    With the dancing speed of Dragon Dance, although the target was moving in Swampert¡¯s eyes, as Swampert exerted more force, the power and speed of the Hydro Pump increased, and it was only a matter of time before it caught up with Altaria.

    ¡°Chirp~~¡±

    The Hydro Pump surged forward, but instead of dodging, Altaria let out a cry. Hogan¡¯s eyes widened as he witnessed an incredible scene.

    Altaria continued its Dragon Dance with elegant poise, facing the powerful Hydro Pump. Even as it was about to hit, Altaria calmly carried on without a hint of panic.

    But at thest moment, a cry rang out, and following a certain rhythm, the iing Hydro Pump shattered into countless water droplets, sshing everywhere.

    ¡°What!¡±

    Hogan was stunned. Swampert¡¯s Hydro Pump continued to follow Altaria, sweeping towards it relentlessly, but with each cry from Altaria, the Hydro Pump shattered from afar. As Swampert watched the water sshing in front of it, it was momentarily dazed before immediately hearing Hogan¡¯smand.¡°Stop using Hydro Pump! Use Muddy Water!¡±

    Hogan swallowed hard, unable toprehend what had just happened in such a short time. He quickly changed hismand, but even though Swampert could swiftly follow-up with moves, the failure of one move allowed Mismagius to buy some time andunch the next round of attacks.

    Hearing the strange incantation, Swampert manipted Muddy Water to attack Altaria, but it also had to be cautious of illusions. It was already quite wary and experienced with ¡°sh¡± and ¡°darkness,¡± but this time, even afterunching Muddy Water, Swampert couldn¡¯t catch up to Altaria¡¯s speed for a long time. It wasn¡¯t until its Trainer shouted that Swampert snapped out of it.

    ¡°A new illusion!¡±

    Watching Swampert¡¯s attacksg behind Altaria, always a beat too slow, as if it hadn¡¯t noticed anything, Hogan pped his forehead. He had been so focused on guarding against ¡°sh¡± and ¡°darkness¡±, but it seemed Swampert had now fallen victim to a new illusion skill.

    Concentrating on guarding against ¡®sh¡¯ and ¡®darkness¡¯ while attacking Altaria led Swampert to inadvertently fall into a new Illusionary Space.

    In this space, everything Swampert saw seemed to be slowed down, with everything appearing incredibly mysterious and almost indistinguishable from reality. As a result, Swampert¡¯s moves couldn¡¯t catch up with Altaria, who was still performing Dragon Dance.

    Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

    At this moment, Mismagius unleashed several Shadow Balls, bombarding Swampert in an attempt to hinder it. However, with Swampert¡¯s defense, the Shadow Balls struck its body without leaving significant injuries, instead it snapped it fully back to reality, redirecting its focus to Mismagius.

    ¡°This Mismagius is too troublesome¡ª¡± Hogan frowned, feeling a bit stumped. Unless Swampert could shut off its vision and hearing, it would inevitably fall victim to Mismagius¡¯ illusion skills. This was the first time he had encountered such a method of obstruction.

    A quick, decisive strike.

    Hogan gave Swampert an order, and Swampert¡¯s eyes shed red as it elerated towards Mismagius, determined to knock out this troublesome opponent first.

    ¡°Keep it upied as long as possible¡ª¡±

    Terrance spoke softly, and Mismagius, hearing this, tried to find a way to restrain Swampert¡¯s movements. However, whether it was through attacks or interference, nothing seemed to effectively restrain Swampert. Finally, Swampert seized an opportunity and mmed Mismagius to the ground, letting out a powerful roar to release its pent-up frustration.

    ¡°Come back, Mismagius, you did well,¡± Terrance said expressionlessly as he looked at the arena.

    ¡°Now it¡¯s 1 vs 1,¡± Hogan noted, ncing at Altaria, who hadpleted its Dragon Dance.

    ¡°Yes, let¡¯s continue,¡± Terrance responded.

    ¡­

    Later that afternoon.

    Shiro came looking for Hogan. After a day of studying, he had alsoe up with several strategies to counter the Castelia Club.

    ¡°Instructor Hogan,¡± Shiro greeted, indicating that he was ready.

    Hogan nodded, taking a deep breath. Having learned from his previous mistake with Terrance, he didn¡¯t rush to test Shiro. Instead, like Terrance, he allowed Shiro to send out his Pok¨¦mon.

    Shiro¡¯s team of six Pok¨¦mon included Pok¨¦mon from the Unova region, Kalos region, and some from Hoenn. But they all appeared to be raised well, suggesting that Shiro had assembled a team of his strongest avable Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°I prepared 12 Pok¨¦mon to face the Castelia Club, and these are just six of them,¡± Shiro exined.

    ¡°Alright, let me get to know your Pok¨¦mon a bit. The battle mode will be a double battle. Let¡¯s begin.¡±

    ¡­

    Afterpleting Hogan¡¯s test, Terrance decided to focus on sniping the winning streak in the High-level Area while waiting for the other Trainers to catch up.

    ¡°2x coins¡­¡± Terrance licked his dry lips and applied for a battle that very day.

    Due to his status in the High-level Area, Terrance was naturally assigned to a high-level arena for his battle.

    ¡°In 30 minutes,¡± he noted after checking the time. The Pok¨¦mon he currently had ready for battle were Growlithe, Beautifly, and Castform.

    With these three Pok¨¦mon, the battle would be challenging, but in a simple 3 vs 3, Terrance still had confidence in his chances.

    Growlithe didn¡¯t need to conserve stamina¡ªit could go all out from the start.

    Castform¡¯s moves are very powerful under Rainy Day, but it can¡¯t perform at its best in the Battle Tower¡¯s arena. Outdoor arenas were better suited to Castform¡¯s abilities. However, Castform¡¯s weakness was its low defense, even more fragile than Mismagius, which meant its battles were always limited by this vulnerability.

    High-level Area.

    Here, the Trainers were of higher caliber, with overall stronger strength. Only a handful of them could achieve one round of consecutive wins in this area.

    Thepetition in the High-level Area was fierce, and the winning streak system faced many restrictions here. Especially when facing another Trainer from the High-level Area who was targeting their winning streak, a Trainer with only three Pok¨¦mon has nowhere to turn for constion.

    In response to this phenomenon, Scott had recently been considering ways to reform the Battle Tower¡¯s rules and structure.

    The floor of the High-level Area Terrance was heading to was in the uppermost levels of the Battle Tower. Unlike the Beginner Area near the bottom, the High-level Area wasrger, with more spectators and more intense battles.

    Additionally, the High-level Area differed from the Beginner Area in that each floor was an individual arena.

    In the past few days, Terrance has been mingling in the High-level Area, and countless Trainers would love nothing more than to skin him alive. After several battles, Terrance has ruined the winning streaks of many Trainers, making them grind their teeth in frustration. Some Trainers even remembered Terrance, nning to target him during his own winning streak, but to their dismay, Terrance had yet to show any signs of starting his own challenge.

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 Chapter 268: Great Potential

    Chapter 268: Great Potential

    One weekter.

    The several Trainers gradually passed the test of the Beginner Area and sessfully advanced to the High-level Area.

    To ease his workload, Hogan dyed things for a day or two this time, waiting until all the six Trainers had qualified for the High-level Area before he began teaching.

    These Trainers were the second group to achieve the second requirement, following Terrance and Shiro.

    The teaching method was the same as it had been with Terrance and Shiro. First, they would undergo two days of intensive knowledge intake. Then, they would need to summarize what they had learned on their own, after which Hogan would assess their results.

    The time given to these Trainers for summarizing was more than a day, which will also allow the other Trainers who had not yet advanced to the High-level Area to catch up.

    Half a monthter, of the Trainers invited by Scott, six made mistakes in the Beginner Area and failed to secure consecutive wins.

    Soon after, two more Trainers advanced to the High-level Area. With Terrance and Shiro having already advanced, eight Trainers caught up. In total, ten Trainers were now waiting for the start of the third assessment.

    Scott also began contacting the Trainers hired from Unova, preparing for the next round of special training for Terrance and the others in half a month.As for the six Trainers who had failed, this half-month period would be their final deadline. If they still couldn¡¯t break through to the High-level Area, they would be dropped by the Frontier Club.

    Failing to cross the first requirement, despite being invited by Scott, they had been given a month¡¯s worth of resources. If they still couldn¡¯t show their value, Scott believed he had done all he could.

    In a certain lounge, Hogan flipped through the files of several Trainers from the Castelia Club and heaved a sigh.

    The next moment, hismunicator rang. Hogan picked it up and saw that it was Scott.

    ¡°Hello.¡±

    This was the second time Hogan had received a call from Scott, the first being on the day Terrance and Shiro had passed.

    ¡°Hogan, how is the current batch doing? What are their chances of winning against the Castelia Club?¡± Scott got straight to the point.

    Hogan fell silent: ¡°Troy, Yami, Ethan, and Shiro are of simr strength and are quite outstanding.¡±

    ¡°As for the remaining five, I¡¯m not very confident about their chances against the Castelia Club members.¡±

    ¡°So, with Terrance, that makes five, right?¡± Scott asked.

    ¡°That¡¯s true, but my assessment might be too rough. We don¡¯t even know if the Pok¨¦mon they have now are their strongest ones. Theck of information on them is a disadvantage for both the Castelia Club and us.¡±

    ¡°We can only find records of the officialpetitions they¡¯ve participated in,¡± Scott replied.

    That¡¯s far from enough¡­

    Hogan thought to himself. Just relying on data wasn¡¯t enough to choose the right people to face the Castelia Club.

    After all, they only had the data on the Castelia Club. Considering the unpredictability and changes in battles, relying on a few records was too one-sided.

    Only by seeing these Trainers¡¯ Pok¨¦mon in person, and understanding the bond and coordination between them and their Trainers can one truly be considered to ¡°know oneself¡± and maximize their existing potential.

    ¡°Terrance has been quite famous in the High-level Area recently¡­ I¡¯ve even received reports about it,¡± Scott said.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Hogan replied, surprised. ¡°Since they entered the High-level Area, none of them have been able to secure consecutive wins.¡±

    ¡°Haha, I know. It seems we¡¯ll have to modify the Battle Tower¡¯s rules soon, or we¡¯ll have fewer and fewer Trainersing here.¡±

    ¡°By the way, about what you mentionedst time, don¡¯t bother with it anymore. There¡¯s no way Terrance will join the Frontier Club.¡±

    ¡°What? Why?¡± Hogan was taken aback.

    Scott exined, ¡°I dug deeper into it. Although Terrancees from humble beginnings, he has close ties with that gics master from the Breeder Association and is also affiliated with an ¡®Academy.¡¯ ording to the unwritten rules between clubs and academies, both sides can¡¯t interfere with each other. The level of contact we¡¯ve had is already the limit.¡±

    Hogan realized, ¡°An academy? Silver or Crown?¡±

    ¡°Crown,¡± Scott replied. At this point, only Crown and Silver Academy were prestigious enough to be worth mentioning. As for Kanto¡¯s Champion Academy, it hadpletely declined in recent years, fragmented into numerous small Trainer¡¯s Schools.

    ¡°I see. That¡¯s a shame, though. If we could have gotten Terrance, in five years, our Frontier Club would have gained a powerful Trainer,¡± Hogan sighed.

    ¡°But even now, I can¡¯t believe you actually suffered a setback at Terrance¡¯s hands,¡± Scottughed on the other end, clearly puzzled.

    ¡°Even though I hate to admit it, I might have underestimated him,¡± Hogan said with a wry smile. He had been quite serious, but knowing so little about Terrance and being overly confident in his Swampert, he allowed Altaria to use Dragon Dance twice.

    After two Dragon Dance, Altaria engaged in a fierce battle with Swampert. In the end, both were caught in a massive shockwave from Altaria¡¯s Dragon Rush and Swampert¡¯s full-power attack, rendering both unable to continue battling. This oue left Hogan speechless for a long time.

    As a result, when facing other Trainers afterward, Hogan resorted to sending out two Pok¨¦mon simultaneously to avoid another upset.

    ¡°Even though I gave Terrance two opportunities to power up, Swampert is still my ace¡ª¡± Hogan sighed inwardly. Tying with Terrance in a one-on-two situation shouldn¡¯t have been something to be ashamed of, but he was, after all, a signed Trainer for the Frontier Club, and havepeted in the Champion League for years; he was confident that his strength ranked in the top hundred in all of Hoenn¡­.

    But to have a battle result like this against Terrance left Hogan feeling frustrated and annoyed. The fact remained that after two Dragon Dance, Altaria could match Swampert. Even though Swampert had more stamina, Terrance seized the perfect moment, using thest effective moments of Dragon Dance to unleash a finishing Dragon Rush, resulting in a draw with Swampert. This keen timing was the key to Terrance holding his own against Hogan.

    ¡°Terrance¡¯s Altaria has a talent on par with the Smence and Metagross we¡¯ve poured resources into at our club. If we could acquire Terrance, and with Altaria and Mismagius as the core, forming a dual-core team, our Frontier Club could have a Trainer with Elite Four potential,¡± This was why he had urged Scott to recruit Terrance, but it seemed the oue wasn¡¯t as he had hoped.

    Although in a standard battle, Hogan would never give Terrance the chance to let Altaria power up, let alone twice, and considering Dragon Dance¡¯s time limitation, Altaria¡¯s advantage in a real 3v3 or even 6v6 battle would be minimized. But the fact that after just two Dragon Dance, it could match his Swampert¡­ Hogan didn¡¯t expect that.

    ¡°He¡¯s truly a freak,¡± he muttered, shaking his head helplessly.

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 Chapter 269: Significant Gains

    Chapter 269: Significant Gains

    Battle Tower, High-level Area.

    Terrance walked down the corridor and arrived at the servicework tform, scratching his head.

    Since entering the High-level Area, the young Trainers who passed Hogan¡¯s test have also stepped into this ce.

    At this point, the High-level Area was essentially filled with a group of Trainers at the same level, constantly ambushing each other. Now, the High-level Area has be chaotic and messy.

    Fighting one-on-one is manageable, but here you have to face seven opponents in a row. So far, no one has been able to achieve a winning streak in the High-level Area. This situation,bined with the imbnce between effort and reward, has led toints from many of the former Trainers of High-level Area.

    Many Trainers have avoided challengestely, fearing that their hard work will be thwarted by this group of neers. fearing that all their hard work would be sniped by these little brats.

    However, this isn¡¯t something Terrance can prevent. There are many Trainers just like him. Even if he doesn¡¯t participate, others will still fight fiercely for the double coins.

    By battling two to three times a day, Terrance has gradually umted quite a few Battle Tower¡¯s coins.

    In less than a month, he¡¯s reaped significant gains.However, now there is a small problem ced in front of Terrance.

    Recently, the High-level Area has been providing him with fewer and fewer benefits.

    When he first entered, there were many Trainers with winning streaks. But as more Trainers passed Hogan¡¯s test and entered the High-level Area, it has be harder to find opponents with even ¡°two or three¡± consecutive wins. This means that even when he wins, the coins he earns aren¡¯t as much as they used to be.

    Terrance sighed. As expected, everything has its pros and cons. Although he earned a lot of coins in a short time, things were starting to slow down now.

    He calcted the time and realized it was almost the date Scott had set. The Trainers from Unova should be arriving soon.

    Data is still just data; it differs from reality. To help these selected Trainers better understand the Pok¨¦mon of Unova, Scott has gone to great lengths and spared no expense, organizing a trip to Hoenn. He specifically invited outstanding Trainers from Unova so as to provide simtion battles for Terrance and the others.

    ¡°I¡¯ve only had one battle today¡­¡± Terrance pondered for a moment, then decided not to apply for another battle. He returned to his residence and took out the discs provided by Instructor Hogan.

    These discs contained information about the Pok¨¦mon of the Unova Region. Terrance had already memorized the content which is avable online, so he now had a deeper understanding of Unova¡¯s Pok¨¦mon. The discs were not much value to him.

    Terrance contacted Instructor Hogan to ask if he needed to return the discs. After receiving a response, he put them away and contacted Albert and Murasakibara.

    Since entering the High-level Area, Terrance often hung out with these two, and the three of them regrly engaged in ¡°sniping¡± at those on winning streaks.

    So, as he nned to temporarily withdraw from the High-level Area and not engage in battles there for the time being, Terrance informed the two of his decision.

    ¡°Triple exchange opportunity for five rounds of consecutive victories, along with the coins earned from the intense battles in the High-level Area over the past month¡­¡±

    ¡°The resources I can exchange for are already a substantial amount¡ª¡±

    Terrance took a deep breath. Only a little over a month remained before he could fulfill his promise to Scott and leave the Battle Tower.

    While the remaining time wasn¡¯t short, the resources he¡¯d gathered so far were already quite abundant. However, Terrance considered that continuing to battle in the Battle Tower to earn more coins might no longer be worth it.

    The amount of coins he could earn was decreasing; even with the double coin advantage, his earnings in thest week were not as high as in the first week.

    ¡°Three opportunities, each to exchange for a certain amount of Silver Powder, Bright Powder, and Bloody Wing.¡±

    ¡°And the coins¡­ they¡¯re just enough to cover half the cost of a ¡®Macho Brace¡¯¡­ but it¡¯s not enough, still not enough.¡± Terrance rubbed his head. The ¡®Macho Brace¡¯ was incredibly costly. Even with his double coin advantage, after nearly a month of effort, sniping two to three times daily, the coins he¡¯d umted were still only half of what was needed.

    For Terrance, who greatly coveted this device, it was quite vexing.

    But with the current situation of the High-level Area, to obtain this device, he would need to battle for at least another three months with this double coin advantage¡­

    And this is considering that, as an invited Trainer by Scott, he didn¡¯t have to pay any misceneous fees for each battle. There was also another possibility¡ªachieving over 70 consecutive wins in the High-level Area, which would also meet the conditions for exchanging for the ¡®Macho Brace.¡¯

    However, this was clearly something Terrance couldn¡¯t achieve at the moment. If he could achieve 70 consecutive wins, then 100 consecutive wins wouldn¡¯t be far off, and at that point, he would be very close to the Trainers at the top ranks of the Champion League¡­ something beyond Terrance¡¯s current reach.

    The ¡®Macho Brace¡¯ is a technological device with remarkable effects for specialized Pok¨¦mon training. It¡¯s difficult to manufacture and is scarce in quantity, rarely avable to the public.

    ¡°Sigh~ Let¡¯s put the ¡®Macho Brace¡¯ aside for now. Growlithe¡¯s progress has slowed significantly after over a month of battles in the Battle Tower; it¡¯s time to let it evolve.¡±

    ¡°And¡­let¡¯s exchange a portion of Bloody Wing for it!¡± Terrance decided resolutely.

    This was a decision he made after discussing it with Growlithe. Outrage carries a certain risk for Growlithe but can also provide a significant boost in power; risk and strength go hand in hand, something even Terrance couldn¡¯t deny.

    Terrance was concerned about the risks, but Growlithe seemed unfazed, much to Terrance¡¯s amusement and annoyance.

    Growlithe expressed confidence in its ability to handle this power and a desire to grow stronger. After much careful consideration, Terrance buried his concerns deep within his heart.

    ¡°Believe in your Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Ultimately, Terrance chose to trust Growlithe.

    Now, Terrance had a portion of Bloody Wing and a pure Fire Stone in his possession. But of course, to ensure Growlithe¡¯s optimal evolution, nothing could be rushed.

    ¡°Bloody Wing¡± is the blood left behind when the brutal Pok¨¦mon Smence grows its wings, and is capable of stimting the berserk genes within Growlithe and increasing its chances of learning Outrage. However, this process was bound to be painful, and figuring out how to have Growlithe properly absorb the Bloody Wing was a challenge in itself.

    Just possessing a Bloody Wing doesn¡¯t guarantee that Growlithe can learn Outrage.

    Terrance had three options: let Growlithe absorb it directly, or evolve Growlithe first and then have it absorb the Bloody Wing, or let Growlithe absorb it during its evolution.

    After looking up a lot of information, Terrance finally made up his mind¡ªsince he was going to do it, he had to do it the best way possible.

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 Chapter 270: Growlithe evolving into Arcanine!

    Chapter 270: Growlithe evolving into Arcanine!

    When evolving, Growlithe will mutate towards bing an Arcanine. The pure Fire Type energy within the Fire Stone will modify Growlithe¡¯s bloodline, remolding it and triggering a species mutation.

    This process is both the sublimation of Growlithe¡¯s life and the moment when its bloodline undergoes reorganization, making its genes the most unstable.

    At this time, if Growlithe also absorbs the ¡°Bloody Wing,¡± Terrance estimates that this is the phase with the highest chance of stimting the ¡°berserk Dragon Type gene¡± within Growlithe.

    Moreover, this ¡°berserk gene¡± will merge with every part of Growlithe¡¯s body due to the bloodline reorganization during evolution, making Growlithe¡¯s ¡°Outrage¡± even more strong.

    Terrance ns to have Growlithe take it directly.

    Terrance wasted no time in taking action. Coinciding with the lull in the High-level Area, Terrance had lost interest in battles. He traded one exchange opportunity to get a portion of Bloody Wing, then took out his notebook to n Growlithe¡¯s evolution.

    Blood is aplex substance; part of an organism¡¯s metabolism relies on it. So, blood contains nutrients for cells as well as waste products from the body¡¯s metabolism. Additionally, some hormones and mysterious substances secreted by the body are also released into the blood¡­

    Smence and Growlithe are not simr to strange lifeforms like Onix or Gastly; blood is an important part of their bodies. What Growlithe needs is just the stimtion from the Bloody Wing to trigger its ¡°berserk gene.¡±

    And the impurities in the blood naturally need to be cleared out.Terrance isn¡¯t worried about this. After evolving, Arcanine can convert the burning mes within its body into power, and with these raging mes, eliminating those impurities will be effortless.

    Taking a deep breath, Terrance felt ready to begin, but he needed to find a spacious ce.

    Simultaneously triggering the ¡°berserk gene¡± and absorbing the energy of the Fire Stone to evolve is, without a doubt, another challenge.

    If not careful, Growlithe could lose its sanity during the evolution. If it sessfullyprehends Outrage but fails to control it, Terrance might not live to recall Arcanine back into its Pok¨¦ Ball.

    Adequate preparation is a must!

    ¡­

    The next day.

    At the edge of LaRousse City, in a public area.

    Terrance led Growlithe here and released Castform and Mismagius as well.

    Holding a Fire Stone in one hand and a small bottle in the other, Terrance took a deep breath.

    ¡°Are you ready?¡±

    ¡°Woof!¡± Growlithe nodded.

    ¡°Alright, rx a bit first,¡± Terrance says with a faint smile.

    ¡°Castform, use Sunny Day, but don¡¯t make it too high.¡±

    ¡°Castformmm~~~¡±

    A light orb was released by Castform, hovering in midair and resonating with the sun. The temperature of the area instantly rose, causing Growlithe to shake its furfortably.

    With its pink tongue sticking out, Growlithe eagerly eyed the two items in Terrance¡¯s hand. If it weren¡¯t for knowing the importance of the situation, it would have pounced on them already.

    It¡¯s about to begin¡ª

    The area was incredibly quiet¡ªa secluded area that Terrance had specifically chosen. Only Terrance and his Pok¨¦mon were here, and the silence added a sense of solemnity to the atmosphere.

    Opening the small bottle, the semi-coagted blood was swallowed by Growlithe. Immediately, Terrance felt a tightness in his chest as he handed over the Fire Stone. Growlithe lightly tapped it with its front paw, and the two energies resonated. The sealed energy within the Fire Stone began to pour out endlessly, crazily entering Growlithe¡¯s body through its limbs as a conduit.

    At that moment, Terrance stepped back, and a blinding white light shed before his eyes. Growlithe¡¯s entire body was enveloped in a dazzling white glow, making it impossible to see what changes were urring within.

    ¡°It¡¯s evolving¡­¡± Terrance felt a mix of heaviness and joy. A year might not be a long time, but it¡¯s not short either, and among the Pok¨¦mon raised by him, Growlithe¡¯s evolution had been rtivelyte.

    Within the white light, the energy from the Fire Stone was wildly modifying Growlithe¡¯s bloodline, causing it to undergo a mutation toward a higher life form. Simultaneously, the Bloody Wing flowing within Growlithe was engulfed by mes, prating deep into Growlithe¡¯s body.

    Countless impurities were instantly burned away by the mes, leaving behind only a trace of mysterious substance that slowly began to flow, wrapped in the Fire Stone¡¯s energy. As Growlithe felt intense pain, its body started to transform along with it.

    Evolution, the mutation of their race that so many Pok¨¦mon eagerly look forward to, is one of the most effective ways to enhance a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength.

    This process is full of mystery and the unknown. To these incredible creatures called Pok¨¦mon, there is always the possibility of further exploration.

    In Terrance¡¯s view, the white light grew even more intense, and Growlithe¡¯s figure began to erge, transforming from a puppy-like build into arge canine. Only then did the white light slowly shatter, breaking into tiny white specks that scattered in the air.

    Growlithe¡¯s deep orange fur, which originally had ck stripes, became even darker through this evolution, resembling the majestic ck and orange stripes of a tiger.

    The fur on its chest, which previously appeared fluffy, now spread out, covering its face and transforming into thick, xen-colored fur. Not only that, even its legs became surrounded by the same xen fur. The previously short tail had grown into a long one, and its body now seemed to merge with the wind, giving it a regal presence.

    ¡°Awooo~¡±

    Therge figure took a step forward, and Arcanine shook its head, letting out a howl toward the sky. Its brown eyes, now tinged with a hint of red, added a touch of coldness to its handsome appearance.

    ¡°Arcanine, Outrage!¡±

    Standing in the distance, Terrance released Altaria and Beautifly,manding in a low voice. The red gleam in Arcanine¡¯s eyes immediately deepened, and its fur stood on end asyers of heat waves surrounded its body. The intense mes within it had already transformed into raw power. In an instant, Arcanine charged towards Altaria, which was flying in the sky, with astonishing speed.

    As Arcanine ran, the mes on its fur-d limbs zed up. At that moment, its entire body was engulfed in countless mes, transforming it into a me demon. Altaria flew higher and higher, but with a powerful leap from Arcanine, the ground was scorched and cracked by the intense mes. Using the massive force generated by an explosive burst of mes, Arcanine leaped once again, charging full force at Altaria.

    Terrance frowned slightly as he observed the cracks left by the mes on the ground and Arcanine¡¯s effortless leap that allowed it to reach Altaria¡¯s flying height. He quicklymanded, ¡°Dragon w!¡±

    re Blitz, shrouded in raging mes, collided with the bluish-purple w-shaped wave, causing a massive explosion in the sky.

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 Chapter 271: Outrage, Extreme Speed, Flare Blitz

    Chapter 271: Outrage, Extreme Speed, re Blitz

    Boom!

    Smoke swirled in the sky, and in no time, Arcanine¡¯s figure emerged, plummeting down from high above.

    Altaria was still hovering in the air, but its ws were visibly scorched, and the tremendous impact left unsteady.

    ¡°This is bad.¡±

    Terrance sighed inwardly, a flicker of doubt crossing his eyes. Taking a deep breath, he quicklymanded, ¡°Beautifly, help Arcanine.¡±

    ¡°Awoo~~~¡±

    Raging mes shot out as Arcanine twisted its body, its descent speeding up as the red glow in its eyes intensified. Only when a strong wind blew against Arcanine did its fall slow down.

    ¡°That move¡­¡±

    Altaria groaned softly, revealing the area where it had been hit by Arcanine. Though the injury wasn¡¯t fatal, it still made Terrance¡¯s pupils contract.This was an attackunched by Arcanine from the ground. After jumping an unknown height, it finallynded its move on Altaria.

    Such destructive power¡­

    If this attack had been directed at an opponent on the ground¡­Terrance drew in a sharp breath. Even a heavyweight Pok¨¦mon like Golem would have been seriously hurt.

    Terrance¡¯s gaze immediately flickered between Altaria¡¯s injuries and the spot where Arcanine had jumped from, his mood heavy as he watched Arcanine crash to the ground.

    Thanks to Beautifly¡¯s strong wind cushioning it, Arcaninended rtively smoothly, without major issues. Even back when it was a Growlithe, Arcanine could rely on its coordination skills tond from high altitudes.

    However, now, whether it¡¯s right after an attack or with Beautifly¡¯s help, Arcanine still crashed to the ground¡­ There was only one possible exnation.

    The side effects of Outrage were too severe.

    ¡°Is the side effect of Outrage that significant when used by a non-Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon?¡±

    Terrance felt a pang of distress, but it was clear that the re Blitz, boosted by Outrage, was nearly off the charts in terms of destructive power. However, right after that one attack, Arcanine was already showing signs of confusion.

    ¡°Arcanine, can you hear me? Come here.¡±

    Despite the fall, Arcanine wasn¡¯t seriously injured.

    Its thick skin and flesh was its hallmark even when it was a Growlithe, and after evolving into Arcanine, it should be as tough as steel¡­

    The deep red glow reflected in Arcanine¡¯s brown eyes, as it panted and struggled, slowly walking toward Terrance.

    Waving his hand to signal Beautifly and Mismagius not to intervene, Terrance breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡±

    ¡°Arcanine hasn¡¯tpletely lost its mind.¡±

    Noticing Arcanine¡¯s condition, Terrance quickly pulled out a prepared Persim Berry¡¯s juice from his backpack. As Arcanine slowly approached, Terrance pried its mouth open and poured the potion down its throat.

    A few secondster, the red glow in Arcanine¡¯s eyes gradually faded, returning to their original color. Stroking Arcanine¡¯s fur as ity down, Terrance smiled. ¡°How are you feeling?¡±

    ¡°Awoo~¡±

    Arcanine suddenly lunged into Terrance¡¯s arms, its heavy body pinning him down, and nodded with a cry.

    ¡°Seems like you¡¯re fine¡­.¡±

    ¡°But your old habit hasn¡¯t changed.¡±

    Arcanine¡¯s cry in Terrance¡¯s ear carried an overwhelming sense of majesty. Though Arcanine still affectionately pounced on him like it did as Growlithe, Terrance could sense that Arcanine¡¯s temperament had undergone aplete transformation.

    Maybe the feeling isn¡¯t very clear right now, but¡­

    Terrance still wanted to test what was the limit of Arcanine¡¯s body.

    ¡°Arcanine, follow me.¡±

    Picking up a stone, Terrance started drawing a path from one side of the field, circling around and around, from the outermost circle to the innermost, creating a series of circles, each surrounding thest. Arcanine followed closely behind, tilting its head in confusion.

    ¡°Starting from that position, your attack route will be confined to this pathway.¡±

    Terrance exined, pointing to the circles he had drawn, which perfectly formed sixrge circles that roughly matched Arcanine¡¯s size.

    ¡°Beautifly, go bring a stone. It must best¡±

    ¡°Castform, Altaria, Mismagius, be ready. If Arcanine falls into Confusion, restrain it immediately.¡±

    Although the Pok¨¦mon didn¡¯t fully understand Terrance¡¯s intentions, they nodded. Soon, Beautifly, using String Shot, slowly dragged over arge stone, flying unsteadily and with great difficulty.

    Boom~

    Dropping the stone in the center of the circles as Terrance directed, Beautifly heaved a big sigh, exhausted.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get started.¡±

    Terrance smiled slightly. Based on what he had seen earlier, a single attack didn¡¯t make Arcaninepletely lose its rationality, but Terrance needed to determine Arcanine¡¯s limits while in the Outrage state.

    Just like when he tested the limits of Altaria¡¯s Dragon Dance, having a clear benchmark would allow him tomand them more effectively in battle.

    ¡°Awoo~~¡±

    Arcanine stood at the starting position, ready to dash. With three sessivemands from Terrance, Arcanine became a blur of motion.

    Outrage!

    Extreme Speed!

    re Blitz!

    At this moment, Arcanine moved so fast that, just before it took its first step, a red glow shed in its brown eyes. Then, Arcanine seemed to hear a rumble inside its body as mes ignited within its body, and an endless surge of power coursed through its legs and body. With just one step, Arcanine felt an overwhelming urge to sprint forward with all its might.

    But recalling Terrance¡¯s orders, Arcanine concentrated on controlling its body, trying to stay within the drawn pathway. However, it was too fast. In the Extreme Speed state, Arcanine found it nearly impossible to control this power. It was just like when Swablu was first born and couldn¡¯t proficiently use Agility¡ªthis unfamiliar power was something that it had encountered for the first time, causing intense difort.

    The screeching sound of friction echoed in Terrance¡¯s ears. Arcanine, trying to stay within the path Terrance had drawn, constantly adjusted its movements, changing direction, but the intense friction between its feet and the ground was unavoidable. As mes engulfed Arcanine¡¯s body, Terrance focused on the corners where Arcanine turned, noticing the charred and cracked ground, as if it had been sted by explosives, highlighting Arcanine¡¯sbined power and speed.

    ¡°Bang!¡±

    As Arcanine rounded the final corner, therge stone that Beautifly had ced there cracked under the impact, with countless cracks spreading from the point of contact. mes seeped into the cracks, invading the rock, and with a massive burst of mes, the stone exploded into pieces, sending fragments flying in all directions.

    Swoosh!

    Countless threads blocked the flying fragments, preventing it from reaching Terrance. Looking at Arcanine¡¯s condition, Terrance shouted, ¡°If you¡¯re still conscious, unleash your full power! Run with everything you¡¯ve got!¡±

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 Chapter 272: Trainers from Unova

    Chapter 272: Trainers from Unova

    Extreme Speed, re Blitz, Outrage¡­

    Thebination of these three moves showcased Arcanine¡¯s violent beauty to its fullest.

    Judging by the destruction spread across the ground before him, it¡¯s clear that Arcanine¡¯s evolution has greatly amplified Terrance¡¯s strength.

    Holding Arcanine¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball, the other four Pok¨¦mon gathered around Terrance, all waiting for hismand.

    ¡°How was it?¡±

    ¡°Chirp~¡±

    ¡°Wuu~¡±

    ¡°Castformmm~¡±

    ¡°Mismagiussss~~¡±The four Pok¨¦mon nodded and then shook their heads. To someone who didn¡¯t understand them, it would be impossible to know what they were trying to convey.

    ¡°I know what I¡¯m doing, don¡¯t worry.¡± Terrance smiled gently.

    In the end, Arcanine sumbed to confusion, losing all sense of reason and unable to follow even Terrance¡¯s orders.

    The four Pok¨¦mon had to act quickly to subdue Arcanine, but in the process, they experienced firsthand the destructive power of a rampaging Arcanine.

    In the Outrage state, although Arcanine¡¯s wild and daring nature is enhanced, making it more bold and ferocious, it is still not as terrifying as when, after Outrage ends, it charges forward recklessly, undaunted by injuries.

    At times, Terrance can¡¯t help but wonder¡ªdoes Outrage enhance Arcanine¡¯s power more, or if its side effect is the real enhancement¡­

    ¡°I¡¯ve more or less figured out the time limit and strength of Outrage,¡± Terrance said to the four Pok¨¦mon, reassuring them. After all, an Arcanine in the berserk and confusion state could even attack its Trainer. With Arcanine¡¯s destructive power after evolution, if it were to lose control in an official battle, whether it¡¯s Terrance or the opposing Trainer, one hit from Arcanine wouldnd Terrance in prison or the hospital for the rest of his life.

    ¡°It¡¯s fine¡­ as long as we can manage Outrage¡¯s duration and strength, it¡¯spletely controble.¡±

    ¡°Arcanine¡¯s situation is still within my expectations, and Outrage can be trained. With constant practice, I¡¯m confident Arcanine will fully master it.¡± Terrance smiled.

    After the four Pok¨¦mon nodded, Terrance took out their Pok¨¦ Balls and recalled them one by one, and then headed to the Battle Tower¡¯s medical area to check on Arcanine¡¯s condition.

    ¡­

    ¡°Right now? Alright, I¡¯ll be there right away.¡±

    Putting on his jacket and securing the Pok¨¦ Balls at his waist, Terrance immediately rushed off after receiving Scott¡¯s message.

    After more than a month of evaluating the first two requirements, a total of eleven Trainers were sessfully approved, earning the chance to battle Trainers from Unova.

    These Trainers from Unova had been selected through events organized by Mr. Scott¡¯spanies in Unova. They were considered to be among the best, and their trip to Hoenn is one of the ¡°event rewards¡±. Using this method, along with the promise of battles against Terrance and others, a sort of employment rtionship was established.

    As it turned out, these Trainers from Unova felt like they had hit the jackpot. Not only did they get to tour various Hoenn attractions for free, enjoying the region¡¯s cuisine andfortable amodations, but they also got to meet and befriend fellow Trainers.

    As for the battles they were about to have, none of them minded in the slightest. Which Trainer would ever refuse a battle?

    It¡¯s just a few days of battling. For these Trainers from Unova, it¡¯s simply a very easy obligation.

    Moreover, when they saw their opponents¡ªkids barely ten years old, with the oldest not even reaching their average age¡ªthey felt even less pressured, instead seeing the battles as a way to rx and unwind.

    However, when the five-day battle event began, the Trainers from Unova nearly broke down in tears.

    Their opponents were much tougher than they had anticipated. Though they were just kids, their strength was terrifying. Throughout the numerous battles each day, the Unova Trainers were almostpletely dominated.

    One day of battling would have been bearable, but after five consecutive days of battles, each with a different opponent but the same crushing results, the Unova Trainers were utterly crushed.

    The joy from their earlier travels waspletely shattered.

    On the other hand, the young Trainers invited by Scott were having the time of their lives. Battling the Trainers from this Unova ¡°tour group¡± allowed them to apply what Hogan had taught them about the Pok¨¦mon from the Unova Region. It can be said to be practical experience after theoretical learning, and everyone threw themselves into it wholeheartedly.

    After each young Trainer had battled every Unova Trainer and each of their Pok¨¦mon, five days had passed, and the real battle simtion ended.

    One side returned with long faces and extremely negative experiences, while the other side reviewed their previous battles, feeling more confident about the uing matches against Castelia Club.

    ¡°Hogan, what do you think?¡±

    Scott called Hogan over toment on the past few days¡¯ battles.

    Hogan pondered for a moment and said, ¡°The Trainers from Unova were just randomly selected, so while they had a wide variety of Pok¨¦mon, their overall strength wasn¡¯t as good as ours.¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Scott nodded in agreement.

    ¡°And this leads to a problem¡ªsome of our Trainers won purely through sheer strength. In other words, the knowledge they had learned wasn¡¯t really applied, or rather, they didn¡¯t need to consciously use it. They could win on strength alone, so why bother with rules and strategies?¡±

    Scott remarked, ¡°Hmm¡­ The Trainers from the Castelia Club will definitely be stronger than these Unova Trainers.¡±

    ¡°So, Hogan, do you have your candidates?¡±

    ¡°Yes. First, there¡¯s Shiro. Although he dominated through strength, you could see in every battle how well he understood Unova Pok¨¦mon. This was also why he could easily dominate with his strength.¡±

    ¡°Shiro is my first pick. It will be a test to have a Trainer from Unova face Trainers from Unova¡ªafter all, they understand each other.¡±

    ¡°Then there¡¯s Troy. He¡¯s very strong, with a battle style that resembles wild closebat. He¡¯s a traditional Trainer, and he¡¯s very detail-oriented, always seizing opportunities by exploiting his opponent¡¯s weaknesses.¡±

    ¡°Yami has an interesting battle style, specializing inbo moves. Although many of his moves are quite basic, they create a lot of confusion in battle, which may be part of his personal style.¡±

    ¡°Ethan, well, how should I put it? He seems average in every way, not standing out among the others, but his performance is always impressive. I think it¡¯s due to his solid foundation¡ªwhether inmanding, observing, judging, or understanding his Pok¨¦mon. While he doesn¡¯t have a distinct specialty, he¡¯s extremely reliable. So far, I haven¡¯t seen him make a mistake in any battle.¡±

    ¡°And thest one? Terrance?¡± Scott said.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s him,¡± Hogan nodded, his voice filled withplex emotions.

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 Chapter 273: Final Candidates

    Chapter 273: Final Candidates

    At first, Hogan didn¡¯t think Terrance was anything special, but as time went on, he began to see more potential in him.

    The turning point was when Altaria and Swampert fought to a draw. That was when Hogan¡¯s evaluation of Terrance started to rise.

    ¡°He has a unique approach to breeding. Each of his Pok¨¦mon is one of a kind, with distinct characteristics that defy conventional thinking. Besides that, his practical learning abilities are quite good. I get the feeling that he¡¯s a research-type talent who got sidetracked by the Trainer profession¡­¡±

    ¡°Additionally, over the past few days, Terrance¡¯s Arcanine has been the standout performer. It must have recently evolved from Growlithe.¡± Hogan broke into a cold sweat and said, ¡°My initial concern with Terrance was that he had too few Pok¨¦mon who were strong enough, with only Altaria capable of consistently performing well.¡­¡±

    ¡°Although it seems Arcanine can¡¯t endure prolonged battles, it can provide some valuable support to his lineup.¡±

    ¡°So, he¡¯s actually a pretty good Trainer and could be a trump card against the Castelia Club.¡±

    Hogan and Scott talked for a long time, and in the end, they decided to do some extra screening in the limited time left, narrowing down the Trainers to five.

    The battle rules agreed upon with the Castelia Club were for a team battle. Each side would send out five people, one at a time. The loser would step down, and the winner would stay in the arena to face the next opponent.

    Each Trainer could use three Pok¨¦mon, so with five Trainers per side, that would be fifteen Pok¨¦mon in total. The battle would end when one side¡¯s Pok¨¦mon were all unable to fight.One dayter.

    Terrance left his room as Scott and Hogan gathered the eleven Trainers. Scott said, ¡°The Castelia Club is very strong, having been established even before the Frontier Club. They¡¯re sending five Trainers, so we¡¯ll also pick five. And who gets picked will naturally depend on their strength.¡±

    The eleven Trainers nodded. They had anticipated that not everyone would get a chance to participate.

    Through Hogan¡¯s exnation, they also understood the advantage of this approach. The Castelia Club knew nothing about them, but they had some knowledge and research on the Castelia Club. Although they were brought together at thest moment, this unexpectedly became an advantage. Even if the Castelia Club tried to gather information now, the uncertainty of the lineup will greatly confuse them.

    Among the eleven, there were ten men and one woman.

    With the numbers set, Hogan solemnly reminded them again, ¡°No matter who ends up representing the Frontier Club, remember that although the other side doesn¡¯t know you, they¡¯ll definitely do thorough research on the Pok¨¦mon from our maind areas¡­¡±

    Hogan didn¡¯t say onest thing: if their opponents were indeed Trainers trained by a club over time, knowing the characteristics of Pok¨¦mon from various regions is just a basic skill.

    In the end, Hogan was still a bit worried that these temporarily chosen Trainers have poor foundation. With only three months of training, he wasn¡¯t sure if they could pose a threat to the Castelia Club.

    There weren¡¯t many people here, but each one was an outstanding Trainer for their age group. So, they couldn¡¯t help but wonder who would be chosen to battle against the Castelia Club.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t sure who would be picked but had some guesses in his mind.

    Especially regarding himself, Terrance had a certain level of confidence.

    ¡°I wonder who Mr. Scott will choose to participate. Terrance, Shiro, and Troy all are quite strong; they should be among the selected,¡± the only female Trainer thought to herself, eyeing the three she had in mind.

    ¡°But no matter who gets chosen, the others won¡¯t be convinced. In the end, strength is what matters most.¡±

    A youngster in shorts thought to himself.

    Facing the expectant gazes of the eleven Trainers, Hogan took a deep breath and said, ¡°After observing everyone over the past few days, we have decided on the following people¡ªTerrance, Shiro, Ethan, Troy, Yami!¡±

    Wow!

    As soon as the names were announced, many people showed surprised expressions, and various emotions started brewing in their hearts. However, these feelings were quickly suppressed by Mr. Scott¡¯s next words: ¡°Of course, there is still some time to decide the final candidates.¡±

    ¡°These five were chosen based on our observations over the past period. If anyone wants to rece them, you can. Starting today, as long as you file a request to Hogan, you can challenge any one of them. The winner will take their spot. The time limit¡­ is half a month.¡±

    ¡°Half a month, huh¡­¡± Terrance sighed slightly.

    To be honest, he thought this buffer period was a bit long. After the gains from the High-level Area declined, he could only aim for regr training for his Pok¨¦mon and couldn¡¯t earn some ¡°extra ie,¡± which made things a bit dull for him.

    He was stillcking half the coins for Macho Brace that he wants for Arcanine, which it seems he won¡¯t be able to collect in time.

    However, if Terrance remembered correctly, Scott had mentioned that those who performed well in the final battle against the Castelia Club would receive certain rewards.

    Thinking of this, Terrance felt less anxious. He was already one of the five selected, so all he needed to do now was to maintain his position and then perform at his best in the battle against the Castelia Club. If he could do that, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems.

    The five chosen by Hogan had mixed reactions of surprise and happiness, while the others had varying emotions. Some had already begun to look for a target, aiming to take their spot.

    ¡°Onest reminder: I believe many of you have earned quite a few coins over the past period¡­¡± Scott said with a smile.

    ¡°This isn¡¯t over yet. I bet those coins aren¡¯t enough to exchange for the items you desire.¡±

    At these words, nearly everyone nodded.

    ¡°So, after the time limit ends, the final five selected will receive another sum of coins!¡±

    All the previous wordsbined didn¡¯t excite the Trainers as much as this one. When ites to resource items, who wouldn¡¯t want more?

    If a Trainer wanted to improve their strength, they had to focus on this area. Unless someone was exceptionally talented, this was the fastest way to grow stronger.

    After the meeting, everyone went back to recall the Pok¨¦mon and information of the five selected Trainers, preparing to challenge one of them for a spot.

    Some filed a request to Hogan for a challenge that very day, while others decided to wait, assess the situation, and give their Pok¨¦mon some targeted training before challenging.

    During this half-month period, Terrance nned to continue letting Arcanine get familiar with Outrage, adapt to Extreme Speed, and try to learn Wild Charge.

    While Mismagius would continue to refine the ¡°sh¡± and ¡°Darkness¡± illusions and furtherprehend the ¡°Lucky Chant¡± move that was on the brink of mastery.

    As for Altaria, it would remain the main force for challenging the High-level Area. Even a mosquito¡¯s meat was meat. To avoid wasting time, Terrance nned to continue challenging the High-level Area, as perfecting the Erase Technique was crucial. A single sessful use of Erase could be the key to strengthen Altaria with Dragon Dance.

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 Chapter 274: Castelia Club has arrived!

    Chapter 274: Castelia Club has arrived!

    At LaRousse Airport, a group of young boys and girls, all wearing the same team uniform, disembarked from the ne. One of them, a bald boy, slowly took off his hat and looked around.

    ¡°This ce looks even more bustling than our Castelia City¡­¡± Kaveh rubbed his bald head and said to the four people behind him, ¡°Remember to be polite now that we¡¯re in someone else¡¯s territory.¡±

    ¡°Stop babbling. The boss already mentioned that.¡±

    A ck-haired boy picked his nose with a bored expression.

    These five were Trainers from the Castelia Club in Unova¡¯s Castelia City. Following them, a man in a suit and another Trainer in a team uniform also got off the ne. The man in the suit took a deep breath of air and said, ¡°This is what I admire about Hoenn¡ªno matter how advanced the technology is, the air here is still so fresh.¡±

    ¡°I wonder how strong the Frontier Club¡¯s Trainers are,¡± a blonde twin-tailed girl said expectantly.

    ¡°Heh¡­there¡¯s no need to be hopeful or worry. From what I know, Frontier Club didn¡¯t even have any signed members under 15 years old before¡­In such a short time, even if that fatty Scott found some people at thest moment, I don¡¯t believe he could find Trainers stronger than you guys,¡± the man in the suit said, originally calm, but the moment Scott was mentioned, he gritted his teeth in anger and said hatefully.

    ¡°This time, I¡¯m going to teach him a lesson. Last time, he used that Brandon to humiliate me, but this time, I¡¯ll get my revenge!¡±

    After taking a deep breath, the man in the suit returned to his usual calm demeanor. The five Trainers shrugged, clearly used to the mood swings of their club¡¯s boss. It was normal for him to get this way whenever Scott was mentioned.They couldn¡¯t help but wonder what kind of grudge could make their usually polite boss so angry¡­

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, we have Kaveh¡­ I believe no one can beat Kaveh,¡± the only fair-skinned boy said with a smile. The others quickly agreed, looking at the bald boy with evident confidence in his abilities.

    ¡°Of course!¡± The man in the suitughed and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already contacted that fatty. Someone will be here to pick us up soon.¡±

    The seven of them waited, and before long, Scott, dressed in a blue shirt andrge shorts, arrived with Hogan. As soon as they met, Scott confidently said, ¡°Morde, this time you¡¯re definitely going to lose, for real!¡±

    ¡°Still spouting nonsense, Scott. You haven¡¯t changed at all!¡± the man in the suit, Morde, replied.

    ¡°Are these the Trainers you brought? They look decent, butpared to our Trainers, they¡¯re still a bitcking.¡±

    ¡°Lacking? What a joke. If I lose, I¡¯ll wear your clothes back to Unova!¡±

    ¡°No need! Just remember our bet!¡±

    Morde and Scott continued to bicker for a while, with no one else interrupting. It wasn¡¯t until they had their fill of arguing that they both burst outughing.

    ¡°I¡¯ve already booked rooms for you. As for the battle, we¡¯ll start once your Trainers have adjusted to the environment here,¡± Scott said, ¡°So, you can¡¯t use the excuse of not being limatized.¡±

    ¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± Morde turned his head away, then asked suspiciously, ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t you bring your Trainers?¡±

    He nced at Hogan¡¯s attire and age, knowing this person couldn¡¯t be one of the Trainers they¡¯d face. Hogan was likely an experienced member of the club, like the one next to him, there to lead and provide guidance.

    ¡°They just finished a tough training session and are resting.¡± Scott chuckled, shaking his finger with a mysterious look.

    ¡°It would be useless.¡± Morde nced at Kaveh, equally confident.

    ¡­

    Terrancey on the bed, staring intently at the notes he hadpiled.

    Three weeks had passed since the initial selection of the five slots.

    Finally, the five candidates were confirmed half a month ago.

    Terrance, Shiro, Ethan, Troy, and Saki!

    Saki was the only female among the eleven Trainers who made it through. Initially, she didn¡¯t stand out much, but during the half a month time limit, she secured one of the five spots with a Pok¨¦mon she had never used before.

    That Pok¨¦mon was incredibly strong, and it yed a crucial role in helping her crush the other. So¡­.the Trainer named Yami was destined to lose.

    It could be said that with one powerful Pok¨¦mon, she secured her ce among the top five.

    The other four also faced various challenges, but their positions never changed, which shows that Hogan had a good eye. The five Trainers he selected managed to hold onto their spots.

    ¡°Ah, that felt great,¡± Terrance said as he stretched. After the final candidates were confirmed, the five of them underwent a new round of special training. It is said to be the most intense and stressful training that every member of the club had to go through before an officialpetition.

    It can elevate the participants¡¯ mental state and reflexes to their peak, and also push the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s stamina and battle awareness to perfection.

    After the grueling training, both the Trainers and their Pok¨¦mon enjoyed an unprecedented luxurious meal, full of nutritional supplements. Terrance had initially worried that the stark contrast between the diet and the intense training might cause some adverse reactions. But after a day¡¯s rest, he felt more energized and in better condition than ever.

    It seems that the methods developed by professionals do have their merits.

    Out of the eleven Trainers, six didn¡¯t make the cut. Terrance had battled all six and, as expected, won.

    Moreover, Terrance believed that his Pok¨¦mon hadn¡¯t even disyed their full potential.

    The others had more or less simr experiences to Terrance.

    Having defeated only one person, the Trainers who didn¡¯t make the cut were undoubtedly unwilling to ept it. So, over the past half month, almost everyone had battled against those six at least once.

    The only real surprise was when Saki defeated Yami and took his spot.

    ¡°Pika pika pika pika, pika pika pika chu~~¡±

    Terrance¡¯s new ringtone went off, and he took out hismunicator. The battle time had been set for two dayster. Seeing the exact time, Terrance finally felt relieved¡ªit would soon be over.

    What awaited him next was the final Pok¨¦mon Contest and the Grand Festival.

    ¡­

    Two dayster.

    In a private battle arena on the first floor of the High-level Area of Battle Tower, the seven members of Frontier Club arrived early.

    Soon after, Terrance looked toward the corridor, where a team dressed in blue uniforms entered.

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 Chapter 275: Battle starts

    Chapter 275: Battle starts

    Before the Castelia Club arrived, Hogan looked at the five people and said seriously, ¡°Today is the time to test your training results. No matter how strong the opponent is, you must take them seriously and give it your all.¡±

    Scott emphasized, ¡°The rules of the battle have already been exined to you. Whoever can defeat four or more of the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon in the battle will have the opportunity to formally sign with Frontier Club!¡±

    ¡°Even if you don¡¯t want to join us, there will be corresponding rewards.¡±

    As the seven members of the Castelia Club arrived, the five members of the Frontier Club and five Trainers from the other side began to size each other up.

    Meanwhile, Scott and Morde started their verbal sparring again. This battle was a private bet between Scott and Morde, so there were no outside spectators. However, Hogan and a young Trainer from the other side stood on either side of them. They were there partly to act as referees and witnesses to the battle, and partly to take responsibility for the young people they had brought along.

    When the Castelia Club appeared, Terrance and his group couldn¡¯t help but focus on Kaveh, whose bald head was too conspicuous, drawing their attention.

    Saki tried hard to suppress augh, her face turning red, but out of politeness, she held it in. It wasn¡¯t until Hogan gave her a stern look that she managed to regain herposure.

    At the same time, the Castelia Club members were also observing the Frontier Club members. The two groups were quite simr inposition, with four males and one female each, and there wasn¡¯t much of an age difference¡ªeveryone was full of youthful energy.

    Hogan sighed softly as he observed the scene. The battle hadn¡¯t even started, and he already felt at a disadvantage¡ªnot in terms of momentum or strength, but in the team¡¯s behavior. The Frontier Club members were each doing their own thing, looking around, constantly assessing the situation.In contrast, the Castelia Club members, while also observing secretly, didn¡¯t make any major moves. The five of them were like a cohesive unit, showing strong discipline.

    ¡°Well, the time has been too short for them to be a cohesive team.¡±

    Normally, this wouldn¡¯t be an issue since it¡¯s the Pok¨¦mon doing the battling. But now, they represent a collective¡ªa club. They are fighting as a team, so cohesion is essential.

    After a moment, the two men stopped their banter, tidied up their appearance, cleared their throats, and said slowly, ¡°We¡¯ll settle this in battle.¡±

    Both sides retreated to their positions. Hogan held a remote control and pressed a button, saying, ¡°After each battle, the arena will be changed. There are five different arenas: Standard Terrain, Grassy Terrain, Sandy Terrain, Icy Terrain, Water and Rocky Terrain. The first battle will be on a Standard Terrain, with random arena changes after each round.¡±

    ¡°Trainers are allowed to switch Pok¨¦mon freely during the battle. Losing three Pok¨¦mon means defeat.¡±

    Hogan and the Castelia Club Trainer moved to the referee stands on opposite sides of the arena to oversee the battle.

    The battle order for each side was determined by their respective leaders.

    The battle order on the Frontier Club side had been decided in advance. Hogan and Scott spent a long time analyzing it and ultimately decided that Shiro would go first.

    He was the most familiar with Unova¡¯s Pok¨¦mon and was among the strongest of the five, so there was little chance of a major mistake. For the first match, they needed a solid win.

    ¡°The first battle will take ce on the Standard Terrain. Frontier Club¡¯s representative is Shiro.¡±

    Immediately, a Trainer stepped forward from the Castelia Club.

    ¡°Castelia Club¡¯s representative is Joya.¡±

    As soon as the words were spoken, the two Trainers in the arena became the focus of attention, with all eyes on them.

    Terrance and the others moved to a higher vantage point, giving them a clear view of the arena. The first match was on the most traditional Standard Terrain. Both Trainers took out their Pok¨¦ Balls and, at the startmand, tossed them out simultaneously.

    ¡°The opponent is¡­ Ferrothorn?!¡±

    As soon as both Pok¨¦mon took their positions, the members of Frontier Club showed surprised expressions.

    ¡°Wow! Doesn¡¯t that mean we have a huge advantage?¡± Saki said with a smile.

    On Shiro¡¯s side, the Pok¨¦mon he sent out was a powerful and rugged creature, predominantly red in color. Even if one didn¡¯t recognize this Pok¨¦mon, the fiery mane around its neck made it clear that it was a Fire-type.

    ¡°Ferrothorn is a Grass and Steel type, while Emboar is a Fire and Fighting type. From a type perspective, we definitely have the advantage,¡± Troy remarked to Saki after a quick nce.

    ¡°Both are Unova Pok¨¦mon,¡± Hogan noted, focusing his attention.

    Boom!

    As soon as the battle began, Shiro quickly gave themand: ¡°methrower!¡±

    Emboar unleashed a torrent of raging mes from its mouth, aiming straight at Ferrothorn. Despite facing the threat of the scorching fire, Joya, the opposing Trainer, calmly instructed, ¡°Gyro Ball, deflect it.¡±

    Whirr~

    Ferrothorn¡¯s body, which resembled a flying saucer, spun rapidly. Just before the mes reached it, it transformed almost entirely into a spinning top, rotating at an incredibly high speed. With a loud bang, the mes struck Ferrothorn, but a force deflected them, causing the mes to disperse into sparks.

    Seeing this, the Trainers from the Frontier Club instantly turned solemn. Under such a powerful type suppression, how high a gap in strength and skill would be needed to ignore the damage?

    ¡°This Ferrothorn¡¯s defense is really strong¡­ Although it used Gyro Ball to deflect most of the mes, it must have also trained to resist fire,¡± Terrance thought, observing the Ferrothorn for the first time. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder how he would handle such an opponent if he were on the stage.

    ¡°Spikes¡ª¡± Joya gave the order calmly, as if expecting this oue. At themand, Ferrothorn¡¯s vine-like tentacles whipped out, scattering glowing spikes across the battlefield, which quickly disappeared into the ground.

    ¡°methrower didn¡¯t work? In that case, Honchkrow, you¡¯re up,¡± Seeing this, Shiro recalled Emboar without showing any emotion.

    Next, a fierce-looking Pok¨¦mon with arge hat on its head and prominent red coloration on its wings and tail flew out.

    ¡°Switching Pok¨¦mon? Ferrothorn, continue with Spikes.¡±

    ¡°Honchkrow, ignore it and use Nasty Plot.¡±

    Honchkrow pped its ck wings and struck a contemtive pose, while Ferrothorn continuedying down Spikes.

    The same pattern continued in the next round. By the time Ferrothorn had used Spikes three times, Honchkrow had managed to use Nasty Plot twice.

    ¡°What are they trying to do?¡± Watching Shiro and Joya¡¯s actions, it¡¯s hard to say who is right or wrong in this sh. After threeyers of Spikes, any new Pok¨¦mon Shiro sent out would immediately get injured, while Honchkrow¡¯s two Nasty Plot had significantly boosted its attack power.

    ¡°Power Whip!¡±

    With the Spikes set, Ferrothorn extended its tentacles to grab Honchkrow. However, Honchkrow, following Shiro¡¯smand, countered with Dark Pulse, forcing the tentacles back.

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 Chapter 276: Second Round

    Chapter 276: Second Round

    It¡¯s hard to say who had the upper hand. Although Honchkrow has strengthened by using the Nasty Plot twice, it can only damage Ferrothorn with Dark Pulse. Meanwhile, the advantage of having set up threeyers of Spikes hasn¡¯t shown any effect yet.

    Ferrothorn¡¯s defense was incredibly strong. Without the Nasty Plot¡¯s boost, Honchkrow¡¯s move wouldn¡¯t have been able to damage Ferrothorn at all. But in this back-and-forth battle, with the strengthened Dark Pulse, Honchkrow slowly wore down Ferrothorn by virtue of its superior speed, even after being hit by Leech Seed. However, the moment the battle ended, Honchkrow also lost its ability to continue fighting.

    ¡°It¡¯s now 2 vs. 2, but there¡¯s still ayer of Spikes on the arena¡­¡±

    The battle continued, and this time both Trainers quickly threw out their Pok¨¦ Balls. Joya sent out a Braviary, while Shiro sent out Emboar again.

    ¡°Roar¡­¡± Standing on the ground, countless beams of light suddenly burst out from the ground, directly piercing into Emboar¡¯s body, causing it to cry out in pain.

    ¡°Now, Braviary, Crush w¡ª¡±

    Taking advantage of Emboar being in pain, Braviary shed its powerful and sharply glowing ws, which were capable of lifting cars and flying with it the sky, towards Emboar.

    ¡°This move is going to be lethal for Emboar, who has already been hurt!¡±

    ¡°Yeah, Joya¡¯s Braviary can crush rocks with its ws without even using a move.¡±The members of the Castelia Club watched as Braviary rapidly descended to deliver the fatal blow to Emboar.

    ¡°There¡¯s no time to react, Braviary¡¯s descending speed is too fast¡ª¡±

    Hogan¡¯s pupils contracted as Braviary¡¯s ws were about to strike Emboar, but then Emboar did somethingpletely unexpected.

    At that moment, Emboar suddenly curled its body into a round shape, using its back to take the hit from the Crush w.

    ¡°Defense Curl?¡±

    Seeing Emboar¡¯s action, many people thought of this move. But for Emboar, which has such a rotund body, performing such a difficult maneuver was as impressive as dodging Braviary¡¯s attack with sheer speed.

    ¡°It¡¯s useless,¡± Joya said. Emboar was already at a disadvantage against Braviary. Even though it managed to withstand one attack with Defense Curl, its stamina must be nearly depleted. Recognizing this, Joya quickly ordered, ¡°Keep attacking.¡±

    Upon hearing themand, Braviary changed its flight trajectory and descended again, with its powerful ws glowing sharply as it attacked Emboar once more.

    But in the next moment, Emboar suddenly stood up straight. The mes around its neck began to spread across its entire body, the red rings on its wrists erupted into raging mes, and the pattern on its belly was also dyed with fiery energy. At this moment, Emboar seemed to have fully recovered, and the naive look on its ferocious face faded away, its most primitive ws and teeth revealed as it spat out a huge mouthful of mes.

    Boom, boom, boom!

    Arge burst of fire struck Braviary head-on, scorching most of its feathers. After the explosion, Braviary fell down without surprise, lying unconscious in the arena.

    ¡°Return, you did well. I was careless,¡± Joya looked at Emboar¡¯s current state and one word shed in her mind: ze!

    The damage Emboar took from the Spikes and the Crush w triggered its ze ability, temporarily bringing it back to peak condition.

    ¡°It should have exhausted all its strength,¡± Joya murmured softly.

    The onlookers were astonished by the explosive power of Emboar in its ze state. That Fire st was impressive in both speed and strength. Additionally, Emboar¡¯s control over ze seemed highly skilled, easily entering and utilizing it. It was clear that Shiro had nned for this from the start.

    ¡°In that case, Darmanitan, you¡¯re up.¡±

    Emboar, cloaked in mes, faced its new opponent¡ªa fire-type Pok¨¦mon resembling an orangutan.

    ¡°Darmanitan, it doesn¡¯t have much stamina left. Use Earthquake to finish it!¡±

    Darmanitan mmed its fists onto the ground, and mes passed through its hands. A wave of heat entered the ground, sending out massive shockwaves. Cracks filled with mes instantly appeared on the Standard Terrain, spreading directly towards Emboar.

    Meanwhile, under Shiro¡¯smand, Emboar curled into a ball once again and rolled to the side. Then, the mes all over its body suddenly exploded, generating tremendous power. Enveloped in zing me, its heavy body leaped into the air and charged toward Darmanitan.

    Heat Crash¡ª

    Seeing this, Joya didn¡¯t want to prolong the battle, but Emboar¡¯s condition in its ze state was unexpectedly good. Although it was clearly overexerting itself and couldn¡¯tst much longer, thebination of Emboar¡¯s weight and the speed of its descent was surprisingly fast. Darmanitan had no choice but to use its bare hands to generate a wave of mes and meet the attack with a Fire Punch.

    Boom!!

    A massive explosion urred, sending up clouds of dust. Everyone¡¯s vision was momentarily obscured. As visibility gradually returned, the people from both clubs focused their attention. They saw that Emboar, after the attack, had its mes extinguished and was lying unconscious on the ground. On the other hand, although Darmanitan had defeated its opponent, it was covered in injuries, showing that the Heat Crash had been very powerful.

    ¡°I almost messed it up¡­..¡± Joya broke out in a cold sweat. Thinking back to his mission, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a wave of fear.

    ¡°That Joya¡­ Even though we told him to go all out, he didn¡¯t even send out his strongest Pok¨¦mon. He¡¯s definitely getting punished when we get back!¡± one of the Castelia Club members joked.

    ¡°Whatever, as long as he has made preparations for Kaveh, it doesn¡¯t matter. One battle isn¡¯t a big deal anyway.¡±

    Seeing the situation, Shiro closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and sent out a Pok¨¦mon with a mainly brown body with some red¡ªExcadrill!

    As soon as Excadrill entered the arena, it quickly used Rapid Spin. When countless beams of light emerged from the ground, Excadrill spun faster, drawing the light around itself. Then, it suddenly stopped, scattering the light. Watching this, the corner of Joya¡¯s mouth twitched.

    The battle resumed with Excadrill and Darmanitan locked in a fierce struggle. However, due to Darmanitan¡¯s weakened state, it couldn¡¯t withstand the iing Rock Slide and eventually fainted.

    ¡°Wait, what¡¯s that light¡­¡± Although Shiro had won the first round, and the Frontier Club was overjoyed, the sh of light that appeared under the Rock Slide just before Darmanitan fainted caught the Frontier Club¡¯s attention.

    ¡°It¡¯s Sunny Day,¡± Terrance said, looking at the sky above the battlefield, where an Energy Ball shaped like the sun was shining down on the entire arena.

    ¡°First round, Shiro wins. The battlefield will be changed,¡± Hogan, on the referee stand, immediately announced. He also nced at the Sunny Day, his brow furrowing. What is Castelia nning? Are they setting up for the next battle?

    Weather conditions like the one currently in the sky do indeedply with the rules they¡¯ve set. However, strategies like Terrance¡¯s Altaria, where a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s stats are repeatedly boosted, won¡¯t work in this scenario.

    When the battlefield changes, the Pok¨¦mon need to be withdrawn and returned to their Pok¨¦ Balls. The mysterious electric wave transmitted by the Pok¨¦ Ball will dispel any status condition. However, weather conditions, even after the Pok¨¦mon leaves the arena, can still be maintained.

    For the second round, the battlefield switched to Grassy Terrain, and from the Castelia Club¡¯s side, out came the bald-headed boy who had been the most noticeable from the start¡ªKaveh.

    ¡°That¡¯s Kaveh.¡±

    Terrance and his team had gathered information on Kaveh. He was the only Trainer from Castelia who had qualified for the Champion League. At just thirteen years old, he was already one of the pirs of the Castelia Club¡¯s new generation.

    ¡°I¡¯ll be your opponent next,¡± Kaveh said as he stepped in the area, his gaze calm as he looked at Shiro, offering a slight smile.

    ¡°Let¡¯s have a good match,¡± Shiro replied.

    As the second round began, Shiro once again sent out hisst remaining Pok¨¦mon, Excadrill.

    Kaveh, on the other hand, threw out a Pok¨¦ Ball adorned with a me symbol. Instantly, the energy from the sun in the sky intensified, its light pouring onto the arena. As everyone looked on, a majestic Pok¨¦mon with three pairs of reddish-brown moth wings and a mane of white fur around its neck appeared, gracefully flying above the arena.

    ¡°Volcarona¡ª¡±

    There¡¯s a legend that when the ground is shrouded in darkness due to volcanic ash, Volcarona¡¯s mes take on the role of the sun. Some say it is believed to be the embodiment of the sun, appearing during harsh winters to save Pok¨¦mon from freezing. Ancient people even referred to Volcarona as the ¡°the rage of the sun.¡± From these legends, it is clear that Volcarona holds a legendary status in the Unova region.

    As Volcarona appeared, the sunlight from Sunny Day began to fade, all its radiance being absorbed by Volcarona as if it was a holy ritual.

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 Chapter 277: Powerful Volcarona

    Chapter 277: Powerful Volcarona

    ¡°Excadrill, Swords Dance.¡±

    The air currents surged as Excadrill waved its ws, gathering a mysterious power.

    Kaveh nced at Excadrill and issued his firstmand.

    Volcarona pped its wings, and mes followed the air currents, forming a swirling vortex. The mes grewrger andrger until, with a boom, Fire Spin was unleashed, spiraling toward Excadrill.

    ¡°Disperse it with Swords Dance!¡±

    Excadrill continued to perform Swords Dance. At the moment Fire Spin descended, the mes merged with Excadrill, which maintained its Swords Dance stance, preventing Fire Spin from prating its body. However, as countless ming scales fell, the mes intensified rapidly, and Fire Spin turned into a towering inferno, engulfing Excadrillpletely. After a loud explosion, the unconscious Excadrill appeared before everyone.

    It lost so easily¡­

    On the Frontier Club¡¯s side, everyone gulped nervously at seeing Excadrill¡¯s swift defeat in the first round.

    When the mes red up, even from a distance, they could feel the intense heatwave.Moreover, looking at the Grassy Terrain around Excadrill, now burnt and barren, the temperature of the mes was evident¡­

    Kaveh waited for the Castelia Club to send out a new Trainer with a smile on his face, as if the previous battle was just a warm-up.

    Next up was Ethan from the Frontier side, a Trainer who is steady and has a solid foundation.

    Facing Volcarona, he chose to send out a Starmie.

    The battle began with Starmie using Hydro Pump, but Volcarona countered with a methrower that neutralized it, filling the air with thick steam.

    Even a Water-type move wasn¡¯t effective against Volcarona¡­

    Volcarona then repeated its previous tactic, unleashing another Fire Spin. But Starmie wasn¡¯t Excadrill; as the Fire Spin descended, it used its psychic power to push it back, disrupting the mes with Confusion. But as Volcarona created a Hurricane, sweeping countless ming scales to reinforce Fire Spin, the intensity of fire changed instantly. Borrowing the wind force, it directly overpowered the Confusion and mmed into Starmie¡¯s surroundings with a loud bang.

    Boom!!

    After the massive impact, Starmie didn¡¯t lose consciousness as, at the critical moment, it used Recover to heal some injuries.

    However, Ethan looked grimly at Volcarona. Realizing the tyrannical power of Volcarona¡¯s moves¡­. he found it hard to imagine how he could overpower the opponent with sheer force.

    ¡°That Volcarona¡¯s ming scales significantly enhance its fire.¡±

    Hogan clenched his hand tightly, recognizing the disparity between this Volcarona and the Pok¨¦mon that Ethan and Shiro had¡­ The destructive power of their moves was on apletely different level.

    ¡°This is bad.¡±

    Watching Ethan deep in thought, Hogan, standing on the referee stand, muttered to himself. This Kaveh and his Volcarona were clearly the aces of Castelia. Sending them out in the second match¡ªCastelia must be very confident.

    Hydro Pump was ineffective, and both Ice-type and psychic power moves were ignored by Volcarona. Starmie was in deep trouble. In the end, Ethan attempted to disturb Volcarona with Confuse Ray, but in the face of overwhelming power, technique can¡¯t prevail. Under the powerful suppression of Fire st, Starmie was sent flying.

    On the Frontier side, Terrance observed the battle. Up until now, his attention had been focused on Volcarona¡¯s aura. Judging by the pace, this Volcarona didn¡¯t seem to have expended much stamina; its previous moves appeared almost effortless.

    ¡°That¡¯s impossible¡­¡± Terrance frowned. This Volcarona¡¯s stamina was abnormal; despite such continuous attacks, its aura remained stable, its battle rhythm was wless. Something was off¡ª

    Terrance noticed something was off with the Sunny Day. The previously remaining energy of the sun was dissipating far too quickly. After just a few exchanges, it was already close to extinguishing.

    ¡°That Sunny Day earlier¡­it was the key to making Volcarona so powerful¡­¡±

    ¡°Two down. This Volcarona has already taken out two of our Pok¨¦mon without a scratch. In total, they now have an advantage of one Pok¨¦mon over us.¡±

    The battles continued, and what Terrance could see was also noticed by the two Trainers acting as referees. However, Hogan wasn¡¯t pleased. As time passed, in the second round of Ethan and Kaveh¡¯s battle¡­

    Ethan¡¯s Pok¨¦mon was once again overpowered by Volcarona, losing the ability to fight in what was nearly a one-sided match!

    ¡°This Volcarona still hasn¡¯t expended much stamina!¡±

    Sunny Day had faded, but the second round was over. Ethan was left with only one Pok¨¦mon, while Kaveh still had all three, with Volcarona still retaining most of its stamina. Facing such a situation, even Ethan, who usually remains calm during battles, couldn¡¯t help but feel heavy-hearted when facing such an opponent.

    Ethan, who is steady and has a solid foundation, found himself at a severe disadvantage against a Trainer far stronger than himself.

    ¡°Kaveh is switching Pok¨¦mon¡­¡±

    In the third round, Kaveh surprisingly recalled his powerful Volcarona and sent out a new Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Roar¡ª¡±

    However, when this Pok¨¦mon appeared, it exuded an even stronger aura than Volcarona, causing the expressions of the four Frontier Trainers to change instantly.

    This Pok¨¦mon resembled a theropod dinosaur, predominantly blue with some ck fur, three pairs of wings on its back, and two rows of eerie purple patterns on its belly. Most unsettling was its three heads and a body without legs. This vicious-looking Pok¨¦mon, with its tail swaying, floated in mid-air, its terrifying appearance exerting a strong pressure on everyone.

    ¡°Hydreigon¡­¡±

    Kaveh switched out his Pok¨¦mon, but instead of feeling relieved, Ethan grew even more nervous. Seeing Hydreigon¡¯s menacing expression, Ethan¡¯s Sceptile stood solemnly to one side, staring intently at its opponent.

    ¡°Sceptile, this opponent won¡¯t be easy. Be careful.¡±

    ¡°Sce~~ptile~!¡±

    Sceptile nodded. Following Ethan¡¯smand, it became a green blur, speeding towards Hydreigon. The leaves on its arms gleamed like des as it ruthlessly chopped down at Hydreigon¡¯s head. But what awaited Sceptile were three massive jaws made of dark energy, formed simultaneously by Hydreigon¡¯s three heads. One jaw bit down on Sceptile¡¯s des in mid-air, with the other two jaws biting into Sceptile¡¯s body!

    ¡°Cha¡­¡± With a loud bang, the Crunch move shattered, and Sceptile, heavily injured, dropped to one knee. Its strong will allowed it to lift its head, but upon seeing Hydreigon¡¯s terrifying face using Scary Face, Sceptile froze momentarily before hurriedly retreating, its legs shaky¡ªclearly frightened.

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 Chapter 278: Terrance Goes to Battle

    Chapter 278: Terrance Goes to Battle

    Paralyze, burn, and freeze¡ªthree different types of beams converged on Sceptile, who kept dodging and leaping, searching for an opportunity to attack Hydreigon.

    However, most people could tell that Sceptile¡¯s speed had significantly decreased, and its moves were not as strong as Hydreigon¡¯s. Seeing his situation, the Frontier Club¡¯s side was genuinely concerned.

    Both Hydreigon and Volcarona disyed strength far beyond what you¡¯d expect from Trainers of their age. These weren¡¯t Pok¨¦mon that could have been raised solely by personal effort.

    ¡°Damn!¡± Scott had been scratching his head ever since the battle started. Based on his and Hogan¡¯s prior investigation, they knew that the Castelia Club had raised a few powerful Pok¨¦mon for the younger generation. However, he didn¡¯t expect their strength to be this overwhelming, far exceeding the level of other Trainers their age. With this kind of strength, even in the Champion League, they wouldn¡¯te inst!

    ¡°This Kaveh, to be entrusted with two such powerful Pok¨¦mon by the club; they must have high expectations of him!¡±

    The sheer power of Hydreigon and Volcarona left the Trainers on the Frontier side in stunned silence¡­ When they thought of their own Pok¨¦mon, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit embarrassed. Although they were very confident in their own Pok¨¦mon, seeing Hydreigon and Volcarona¡¯s dominance forced them to makeparisons.

    Defeating the opponent one-on-one¡­ they had no confidence!

    Even Terrance, after analyzing the situation, felt uncertain!

    Hydreigon and Volcarona, in a sense, could no longer be considered Pok¨¦mon solely raised by Kaveh. Instead, they were Pok¨¦mon jointly raised by the Trainers to boost the club¡¯s reputation.As one of the outstanding new-generation Trainer of Castelia Club, Kaveh naturally had the right to use Hydreigon and Volcarona. Of course, for Hydreigon and Volcarona to acknowledge him, and for Kaveh to qualify for the Champion League at such a young age, he must have something special about him.

    Terrance didn¡¯t admire many Trainers of his age, nor did he have much interest in them. Apart from a few like Cynthia, who he admired, he found it hard to muster any fighting spirit against most people. But seeing the strength of Volcarona and Hydreigon ignited hispetitive spirit.

    ¡°Sceptile¡ª¡±

    The battle had been tense, but the disparity in strength was too obvious. Kaveh¡¯s skill level was above that of everyone else present, without a doubt. Watching the one-sided battle, Castelia¡¯s boss grinned with satisfaction. This was exactly the oue he had wanted to see.

    Throwing a mocking nce over, heughed heartily. If he hadn¡¯t been extremely confident about the battle, he would never have provoked Scott and made a wager.

    The more he imagined Scott¡¯s mortified expression at the end, the happier the Castelia boss felt, almost to the point of excitedly pping the armrest of his chair.

    ¡°Do we even need to take the field?¡±

    The Trainers on Castelia¡¯s side exchanged nces and shook their heads. As members of the same club, they had a much clearer and more urate understanding of Kaveh¡¯s strengthpared to the Frontier side.

    Very strong, extremely strong. At least, none of them were a match for Kaveh; they weren¡¯t even on the same level. Kaveh was being groomed to be the dark horse representing Castelia in the Champion League three years from now, aiming to directly advance to the second half of the Champion League.

    Meanwhile, they were still striving just to qualify for the Champion League.

    ¡°Ethan lost¡­¡± Saki¡¯s small mouth opened wide in disbelief.

    Ethan¡¯s opponent hadn¡¯t even revealed his third Pok¨¦mon yet. As for the two that had appeared, they hadn¡¯t taken any significant damage at all.

    Troy, Terrance, and herself¡ªat least in Saki¡¯s opinion, the three of them were on par with Ethan in terms of strength. But if Ethan was defeated, how could they possibly win?

    Ethan¡¯s defeat meant that the Frontier Club had lost two people, while the Castelia Club had only lost one.

    ¡°That old fox¡ª¡± Scott sighed. Although he had weathered many storms, and could handle any oue, losing face in front of his old rival was something he couldn¡¯t tolerate.

    ¡°The third one to go would be Saki, right?¡± Scott recalled, looking at Saki. She nodded absentmindedly, clearly not very confident in herself.

    ¡°I remember your Charizard is very strong. Maybe it could¡­¡± Scott started to say, but trailed off. Even if Saki managed to take down one of Kaveh¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, it wouldn¡¯t change much.

    Moreover, Saki¡¯s other two Pok¨¦mon are likely a bit weaker than Ethan¡¯s and the others¡¯. Her victory over Yami was likely due to the strength of her Charizard.

    Considering the situation Saki might face, Scott felt a headacheing on. Kaveh, this move the Castelia Club had made¡­has really put him in a difficult situation.

    Right now, Kaveh was like a massive mountain blocking the Frontier Club¡¯s path. If they couldn¡¯t get past him, they could forget about winning.

    Even if they managed to defeat Kaveh with a battle of attrition, they would still have to face three more Trainers from the other side, and there was no good method to handle that.

    ¡°Troy, Terrance, do either of you have confidence¡­¡± Scott asked, but he hesitated. He wasn¡¯t clueless about the Trainer industry and knew the difference in resources and nning between Pok¨¦mon raised with a club¡¯s full support and those raised by individual Trainers.

    So, facing this situation, even Scott himself wasn¡¯t confident.

    ¡°Fine, so they think they can bully us because the Frontier Club doesn¡¯t have enough foundation. When I get back, no matter what, I¡¯m going to spend money to raise two new Pok¨¦mon and recruit some outstanding rookies as the next generation members.¡± Scott thought to himself, feeling helpless.

    The Frontier Club was established not long ago, almost a spur-of-the-moment decision Scott made to get into the Trainer industry. Although the club had quickly risen to be one of Hoenn¡¯s top clubs due to massive financial investment, it stillcked any significant achievements or fresh talent. In other words, the club hadn¡¯t yet fully established its structure or long-term ns.

    ¡°He suggested a battle between the new generation members instead of the official members because he knows this is our weakness.¡±

    Scott had always understood this, but in critical moments, one couldn¡¯t always rely on logic. He had often acted impulsively in the past. In summary, it was a case of having the money to be willful.

    Winning would be best, but even if they lost, they couldn¡¯t afford to lose their spirits. This was Scott¡¯s current thought.

    ¡°Leave it to me.¡±

    Troy and Terrance weren¡¯t rookies, so they wouldn¡¯t make bold ims. They¡¯re not the type to rush into a challenge purely driven by impulsiveness. When they say something, they take responsibility for it. This is why they hesitated ¡ª they can¡¯t guarantee victory.

    After thinking it over, Terrance took a deep breath and said, ¡°Let me give it a try.¡± His eyes gleamed as he looked intently at Scott.

    Scott remained silent; he didn¡¯t have any better options. Since Terrance understood Kaveh¡¯s strength and still dared to take on the challenge, he naturally had to support him.

    ¡°Alright, do your best. Win or lose, we can¡¯t let the Frontier Club lose its spirit!¡±

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 Chapter 279: Going all out (2-in-1)

    Chapter 279: Going all out (2-in-1)

    ¡°Be careful, he¡¯s likely going to switch to Volcarona,¡± Ethan warned as he handed over the battle to Terrance.

    ¡°Got it,¡± Terrance nodded.

    Terrance¡¯s entrance didn¡¯t cause much of a stir on the Castelia Club¡¯s side. After all, they weren¡¯t very familiar with the Frontier side¡¯s participants. However, they were extremely confident in the strength Kaveh had shown.

    ¡°It¡¯s useless. When Ethan lost, Kaveh took advantage of the loophole.¡±

    At this time, the arena was set to abination of rocky and water terrain. Although the two participants hadn¡¯t taken their positions yet, an energy sun stood high in the sky, giving the Castelia side a sense of assured victory.

    This was the same Sunny Day that Hydreigon had created in the final moments of its battle with Sceptile under Kaveh¡¯smand after defeating Ethan.

    The reappearance of the Sunny Day environment was one of the reasons the Frontier side wascking confidence. Neither Troy nor Saki had figured out a way to counter the Sunny Day while also suppressing Volcarona.

    But then, Terrance had volunteered to step in, leaving Scott with no choice but to trust him as their best option.

    As he stepped onto the arena, Terrance looked over at Kaveh. The shiny bald head of his opponent, which would have been amusing under other circumstances, now appeared almost dazzling.When Terrance entered the arena, Kaveh politely smiled. After Terrance returned the gesture, and as the referee announced the start of the battle, both of them sent out their Pok¨¦mon.

    On Kaveh¡¯s side, as expected, Volcarona was chosen. The Sunny Day set up by Hydreigon at thest moment was clearly paving the way for Volcarona!

    ¡°Interesting,¡± Terrance thought with a smile. The rocky and water terrain wouldn¡¯t really affect Volcarona much, nor would it offer any advantage, and it was the same for Terrance. When hisrge, xen-furred Pok¨¦mon appeared, it let out a mighty roar, exuding an aura not inferior to Volcarona¡¯s.

    ¡°Arcanine, huh¡­¡± Kaveh¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he quickly recalled information about Arcanine.

    This was a Pok¨¦mon that was not inferior to Volcarona and could have one of three possible Abilities. If it had sh Fire¡­

    No, over 60% of Arcanine typically had Intimidate as their Ability, making sh Fire less likely. But since Terrance had sent out Arcanine, Kaveh couldn¡¯t help but remain cautious.

    At the same time, he couldn¡¯t discern Arcanine¡¯s Ability just from its entrance. Although this Arcanine appeared incredibly imposing and tried to ¡°Intimidate¡± Volcarona with its roar, that couldn¡¯t be taken as a definitive indication of its Ability. It could also be a trick by Terrance to lull him into carelessness.

    As a Trainer nurtured by the club, Kaveh quickly gathered all this information in the instant their gazes met and promptly formted a strategy.

    ¡°Sunny Day was prepared for Volcarona. Although it would also benefit Arcanine, it certainly wouldn¡¯t be able to capitalize on the weather boost as well as Volcarona can. I have full confidence regarding this.¡±

    ¡°No need to rush to defeat the opponent. The first priority is to figure out Arcanine¡¯s Ability. If it¡¯s Justified, it could pose a threat to Hydreigon. Either way, this Arcanine can¡¯t be allowed to remain.¡±

    ¡°Volcarona, Fire Spin!¡±

    It was an old opening move, but one that always left the Frontier side with no way to fight back.

    Volcarona¡¯s suppressive power was overwhelming. Don¡¯t underestimate it just because it¡¯s a Fire Spin; whenbined with the dual boost from its ming scales and Hurricane, it transforms into a terrifying ze that could engulf enemies like a massive ming maw. Many had underestimated this move¡­ and the Pok¨¦mon who had previously fallen to Volcarona were a testament to that.

    ¡°Fire Spin, huh¡­¡±

    Seeing his opponent¡¯s move, Terrance felt a moment of relief. He had to admit, Kaveh¡¯s order was a cautious one.

    But that¡¯s assuming Kaveh had correctly guessed Terrance¡¯s strategy.

    Luckily, Arcanine¡¯s approach was different from that of most Pok¨¦mon, and Terrance, facing such a formidable opponent, wasn¡¯t nning on ying any games.

    Outrage, activate!

    Extreme Speed.

    Just as Volcarona was about to form its Fire Spin, a sh of red glinted in Arcanine¡¯s brown eyes, growing more intense by the second as if Arcanine was suppressing it to the limit. Finally, Arcanine made its move. With a single step, it turned into blur¡ªno, it was even faster than a blur. Seeing this, Kaveh¡¯s expression froze for a moment, taken aback.

    But he quickly regained hisposure when he saw Arcanine dashing straight for Volcarona.

    ¡°Not afraid of Fire Spin, huh?¡±

    Kaveh instantly made his decision. Seeing Arcanine charging forward as if unafraid of the Fire Spin, his eyes shed, and he abandoned the idea of enhancing the Fire Spin with ming scales and Hurricane. Instead, he quicklymanded Volcarona to use abination of Quiver Dance and Bug Buzz!

    Quiver Dance was a move Terrance was familiar with, as it was the most effective way to boost Beautifly¡¯s attack power.

    And Bug Buzz was an attack that utilized vibrations to emit sound waves.

    In the Quiver Dance state, Volcarona¡¯s wing-pping frequency would reach its peak, allowing Bug Buzz to be unleashed at its greatest power.

    ¡°Can it be done¡­¡±

    The moment Volcarona and Kaveh made their choice, Arcanine, propelled by the explosive force of the mes surging through its body, leaped towards Fire Spin and Volcarona. With unwavering determination and fierce fighting spirit, it charged forward without hesitation.

    Compared to the imposing dance of Volcarona¡¯s Quiver Dance, Arcanine¡¯s movements were straightforward. As countless cracks and burn marks appeared on the ground, Arcanine dove headfirst into the Fire Spin, its eyes glowing with a fierce red light, aiming a full-force attack straight at Volcarona.

    ¡°Awoo!~¡±

    Boom!

    As Arcanine plunged into the Fire Spin, mes immediately engulfed its body, swirling around the fire already covering it, trying to pierce through Arcanine¡¯s me barrier and scorch its body.

    ¡°What?¡±

    Kaveh was stunned once again¡­ He realized he had made a miscalction. He had assumed that Arcanine¡¯s Ability was sh Fire and had already prepared Volcarona to unleash a Quiver Dance-empowered Bug Buzz to deliver a heavy blow to Arcanine. But what he didn¡¯t expect was that Fire Spin was actually affecting Arcanine!

    Even though both were Fire-types and Fire Spin¡¯s power wasn¡¯t strong enough, it still caused some trouble for Arcanine. In this situation, if Volcarona¡¯s ming scales and Hurricane followed up, Arcanine would undoubtedly be blown away, but¡ª

    Due to a mistaken judgment, Kaveh chose a different approach. Quiver Dance required time, and Kaveh worried that a simple Bug Buzz wouldn¡¯t significantly affect Arcanine, who had been sucked into Fire Spin. While confident in Volcarona¡¯sbo move, Kaveh didn¡¯t anticipate that although mid-air, Arcanine would once again burst out with astonishing speed.

    The mes around Arcanine merged with the Fire Spin¡¯s mes, leading to another massive explosion. Under the intense shockwave, somehow, Arcanine managed to coordinate its body, using the momentum to crash into Volcarona at an incredible speed.

    It was toote¡­

    Kaveh immediately shouted for Volcarona to cancel its current action and dodge, but it was already toote. Propelled by the tremendous momentum, Arcanine¡¯s speed became terrifyingly fast, giving Volcarona no chance to react. With a loud ¡°bang,¡± the two collided in a ze of mes. mes scattered, sparks flew, creating a spectacr scene.

    ¡°Kaveh fell into a trap. This Arcanine is different from a normal one¡ªits main attack is Tackle.¡±

    ¡°If Volcarona had kept up the continuous Fire Spin attack, it wouldn¡¯t have been hit.¡±

    On the referee stand, the Castelia Club¡¯s referee looked down and analyzed in his mind. This Arcanine¡¯s Ability should not be Justified, but rather the mostmon Intimidate.

    In fact, that was the case¡ªTerrance¡¯s Arcanine had the Intimidate Ability.

    ¡°A weakened version of Intimidate made Kaveh suspect the opponent was hiding another Ability¡­ In reality, the opponent just didn¡¯t fully utilize its Ability. Kaveh, with his scheming mind, thought too much.¡±

    The Castelia Club¡¯s Trainer remained calm, as he didn¡¯t believe that Volcarona would suffer irreparable damage from a single attack. At least the Sunny Day still hung in the sky above the arena, which meant¡­

    Before he could finish his internal monologue, the scene in the arena clearly appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes, causing their eyes to widen in disbelief and fall silent at the utterly illogical sight before them.

    In mid-air, both Volcarona and Arcanine fell heavily to the ground, neither showing any signs of struggle. They both crashed down in a miserable manner, the heavy thud of their fall making everyone¡¯s heart skip a beat.

    Kaveh stared at the arena in silence for a long time, while Terrance calmly observed Arcanine¡¯s condition.

    ¡°Volcarona and Arcanine have both lost the ability to battle?!¡±

    After a while, the two referees finally reacted, incredulously announcing the result.

    Both lost the ability to battle at the same time¡­ How-how could this be? How much power did Arcanine use in thatst attack? How much power did it umte to knock itself out with the recoil?

    Seeing Volcarona¡¯s tragic state, the Trainers present couldn¡¯t help but shudder. This Arcanine really fought as if its life depended on it!

    Volcarona had appeared so majestic and domineering at the start, using its powerful Fire-type moves and ming scales to suppress its opponents.

    But this majestic Pok¨¦mon was taken down with a single attack due to an unexpected mistake. This oue was something not only Kaveh couldn¡¯t ept, but also the Castelia Club, which had invested so much in raising Volcarona.

    A lot of resources had been invested into Volcarona, maybe not an enormous amount, but still substantial. Yet, it was defeated in such a brutal way by a wild Pok¨¦mon attacking like a mad beast. No one associated with Volcarona could ept such an oue.

    ¡°I might not be as strong as you, I might not be your match, but if you want to defeat me, then I¡¯ll have no choice but to go down with you¡­¡± Hogan murmured to himself on the referee stand, smacking his lips. Then he suddenlyughed, realizing that Terrance¡¯s Arcanine was even more interesting than what it showed in previous battles.

    Before, it had been brave, but now with this added determination to ¡°go down together,¡± it had a more captivating charm.

    ¡°Yes!¡± Scott punched the air with a fierce re, regaining the spirit he¡¯d lost earlier.

    Round two.

    Although Arcanine had taken down Volcarona with it, Kaveh¡¯s strength was still unfathomable. The Hydreigon of his was at least on par with Volcarona.

    The Frontier side, which had just been feeling happy, calmed down. It was far too early to feel happy¡ªvictory was still a long way from being decided.

    Phew!~

    By this time, Kaveh had already calmed down. His strong mentality allowed him to quickly analyze the cause of his earlier mistake.

    The opponent had been unexpectedly cunning, from the very beginning nning to use Arcanine to take down his Volcarona.

    This Arcanine, although impressive, was overall slightly weaker than Volcarona. Kaveh could see that if there was one area where Arcanine surpassed Volcarona, it was in explosive power. While Volcarona¡¯s explosive power was already top-tier among Pok¨¦mon, this Arcanine was extraordinarily unique, defyingmon standards. It was precisely this aspect where Arcanine surpassed Volcarona that Terrance had relied on to deliver a fatal blow to Kaveh.

    ¡°Terrance, right?¡­¡± Kaveh recalled his opponent¡¯s name,mitting it to memory before sending out his next Pok¨¦mon, Hydreigon.

    On Terrance¡¯s side, he threw out a Pok¨¦ Ball, and a bluish white figure appeared in the sky, forming a stark contrast with the floating Hydreigon.

    If Hydreigon was the epitome of ferocity and aggression, then Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon was the embodiment of elegance and beauty!

    Altaria!

    ¡°Dragon Type, Flying Type¡­¡±

    ¡°Hydreigon is Dragon Type and Dark Type¡­¡±

    As soon as the two Pok¨¦mon appeared, the Trainers immediately noticed a simrity to the previous battle¡­

    One of the types ovepped, and it was a type that could counter each other as well.

    In a sh between two dragons, one must fall.

    ¡°What is he nning?¡± The boss of Castelia, who was familiar with Hoenn¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, wondered aloud. In his memory, Altaria and Hydreigon were not on the same level of dragon-type Pok¨¦mon.

    A Pok¨¦mon like Altaria, with impure dragon blood, couldn¡¯tpare to the likes of Dragonite, Garchomp, Smence, and Hydreigon¡­

    As the battle began, both Trainers immediately ordered their Pok¨¦mon tounch a frenzied attack with their moves.

    Hydreigon, Dragon Pulse!

    Altaria, Dragon Pulse!

    The moment the dark purple and bluish-purple dragon-shaped beams collided, the energy beams exploded with tremendous force, creating a cloud of smoke between the two Pok¨¦mon that obscured their vision.

    A stalemate!

    ¡°Impossible!!¡± On the referee stand, the Castelia referee, who had been smiling, gripped the railing tightly and eximed.

    Hydreigon couldn¡¯t overpower Altaria with its Dragon-type move?! This Altaria didn¡¯t seem to be at a higher level than the Hydreigon they had raised in the club¡ªthis didn¡¯t make sense.

    Indeed, as a Pok¨¦mon carefully nurtured by the club, it should be stronger than one raised by an individual Trainer. But Terrance¡¯s Altaria, while it might fall short in other areaspared to Hydreigon, could confidently im that in terms of Dragon-type bloodline, it wouldn¡¯t bring shame to any dragon.

    The culture solution wholeheartedly made by a top-level Breeder¡ªhow could it be inferior to something wholeheartedly raised by a club?

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 Chapter 280: Three Failed Attempts

    Chapter 280: Three Failed Attempts

    Bang!!

    After Dragon Pulse was neutralized, Altaria flew high into the sky, gazing down at Hydreigon. This time, Altaria changed its attack approach¡ªa beam of icy blue light shot through the air with a biting chill. As the cold swept across, the ground beneath it froze, leaving a trail of frost. When Ice Beam reached Hydreigon, it faced the hateful energy head-on, forming arge ck maw to bite it. With another thunderous boom, the energy beam exploded in front of Hydreigon.

    Whoosh! Whoosh!

    At that moment, all three of Hydreigon¡¯s heads turned, firing another Dragon Pulse towards Altaria. Under Terrance¡¯smand, Altaria dodged, but the Dragon Pulse relentlessly pursued.

    ¡°Use your senses to follow the energy,¡± Terrance said calmly.

    Facing the iing Dragon Pulse, Terrance didn¡¯t rush to have Altaria block it with a move, opting instead for a hit-and-run tactic. Hydreigon wasn¡¯t weak, and besides, Kaveh still had an unknown Pok¨¦mon. For the uing battle, Altaria couldn¡¯t fight the way Arcanine did.

    When it became clear that dodging the attack wasn¡¯t possible, Altaria flung out its feathers. A sh of ice appeared, and the cottony feathers turned into arge ice block, blocking the Dragon Pulse. The attack struck the ice, shattering it into countless icy fragments, allowing Altaria to destroy the Dragon Pulse.

    ¡°Dragon Dance!¡±

    Once it destroyed the attack, Terrance swiftly issued amand.Then, Altaria began to boldly and openly dance right in front of Hydreigon.

    ¡°What is he doing¡ª¡±

    ¡°Does he think Kaveh will give him the opportunity?!¡±

    The Castelia Club people eximed when they saw Altaria use Dragon Dance. Who would be foolish enough to give their opponent a chance for such a tant power-up?

    Sure enough, without a word, Kaveh ordered Hydreigon to attack. A dark purple energy beam appeared, ruthlessly sweeping toward Altaria.

    <em>Chirp~~~</em>

    As the attack came, Altaria let out a high-pitched cry and swiftly evaded, canceling the Dragon Dance. Seeing this, Terrance and Kaveh exchanged nces.

    ¡°Altaria, Feather Dance.¡±

    There was no denying the deceptive nature of Altaria¡¯s Feather Dance. Its body dove into a sea of pure white feathers, making it hard to spot Altaria¡¯s figure amidst the floating feathers, especially when it was intentionally concealing itself. The feathers drifted down gently, swarming towards Hydreigon. Then, mes burst out as a column of fire spewed from Hydreigon¡¯s mouth, setting the feathers aze. But at that moment, Kaveh noticed Altaria had started Dragon Dance again.

    Kaveh furrowed his brow, unable to understand Terrance¡¯s strategy.

    Dragon Dance could indeed boost Altaria¡¯s stats, but there was no way he would just stand by and watch Altaria strengthen itself. Surely, Terrance understood this.

    Still, Terrance¡¯s order for Altaria to use Dragon Dance whenever there was an opening left Kaveh baffled.

    With a snap of his fingers, Hydreigon, now back on alert,unched another attack. And once again, unsurprisingly, Altaria was interrupted and forced to flee in haste withoutunching a counterattack.

    ¡°Is running away all you can do?¡± Kaveh asked, seeing that after the initial offensive, Terrance spent the rest of the time instructing Altaria to dodge.

    ¡°Then let¡¯s see whose stamina is better¡ªAltaria or Hydreigon.¡± Kaveh had considered what strategy Terrance might be using, but for now, he still had no clue. One thing was certain though: Altaria¡¯s Dragon Dance was never going to seed in front of him.

    This pattern repeated three times. Each time Altaria tried to use Dragon Dance, it was interrupted. One of the attacks even grazed Altaria, causing significant injuries, but Terrance kept waiting.

    As for the current situation, it was still within a controble range.

    ¡°Still not done yet?¡± Many spectators found the scene both baffling and amusing. Terrance appeared like a rookie, desperate to have Altaria sessfullyplete Dragon Dance but constantly being blocked. If it weren¡¯t for Altaria¡¯s sharp instincts and tough endurance, it would have likely already lost the will to fight under Hydreigon¡¯s relentless attacks.

    Hogan knew what Terrance was trying to do. He had encountered a simr situation in their past battle. But back then, Mismagius created an opportunity for Altaria, allowing it to increase its speed and paving the way for a second sessful Dragon Dance.

    Additionally, Altaria¡¯s mysterious cry had effortlessly shattered Swampert¡¯s Hydro Pump during their battle, leaving Swampert no time to react and giving Altaria another chance to use Dragon Dance.

    But now, facing Hydreigon¡¯s moves, Terrance¡¯s n seemed to be failing.

    ¡°There¡¯s always a gap between moves. If a Pok¨¦mon uses them too frequently, its body won¡¯t be able to handle the strain. One or two times might be fine, but beyond three times, it will definitely lead to significant stamina loss.¡±

    Only the Pok¨¦mon trained by top-tier Trainers could continuously unleash powerful moves without restraint. Their strong bodies were capable of withstanding such pressure.

    But clearly, Hydreigon wasn¡¯t one of them. It couldn¡¯t sustain multiple consecutive uses of two moves. This was the key point Terrance had seized upon.

    The fourth attempt¡­

    Terrance silently counted. This was already Altaria¡¯s fourth time trying Dragon Dance. In the earlier exchanges, he had determined that Hydreigon¡¯s main ranged attack was Dragon Pulse, and so he had Altaria fully focus on calcting the frequency of Hydreigon¡¯s Dragon Pulse.

    And it could be said that Altaria lived up to Terrance¡¯s expectations. On the fourth attempt, Altaria finally seeded. During Dragon Dance, Altaria¡¯s loud cry shattered the Dragon Pulse in mid-air, leaving Kaveh and Hydreigon stunned and clueless. Even more surprising was that Kaveh once again ordered Hydreigon to use Dragon Pulse to stop Altaria. In the face of the unknown, this was undoubtedly a wrong order.

    Having already gained experience, Altaria erased the second Dragon Pulse with ease. By the time the first Dragon Pulse was neutralized, Altaria was already nearing the end of Dragon Dance. Factoring in the time Hydreigon needed to gather energy, by the time the second Dragon Pulse was erased, Altaria had sessfullypleted its first Dragon Dance. With its strength now enhanced, the injuries it had sustained earlier seemed to vanishpletely, and its mental state became extremely good, starting to re fiercely at Hydreigon.

    Kaveh and the members of Castelia Club were having mixed feelings. They couldn¡¯tprehend what had just happened. How did Dragon Pulse shatter on its own when Altaria hadn¡¯t chosen to attack or evade?

    Seeing Altaria sessfullyplete Dragon Dance, Kaveh nearly wanted to ¡°tear his hair out.¡±

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 Chapter 281 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 281 *Title Hidden*

    After witnessing Dragon Pulse being destroyed twice by Altaria¡¯s cry, shattering mid-flight, Kaveh finally realized that Dragon Pulse might be useless against Altaria.

    ¡°Was it only just now that it was able to do this?¡±

    Kaveh spected inwardly. So, Terrance and Altaria had been waiting for this shift all along!

    Hydreigon spat out a me, but this time, Altaria didn¡¯t erase it with its cry like before, confirming Kaveh¡¯s suspicion. Perhaps¡­ continuously using Dragon Pulse allowed Altaria to eventually ¡°Erase¡± Hydreigon¡¯s move.

    His expression changed slightly. With this spection in mind, Kaveh started to feel hesitant. At first, he didn¡¯t even think in that direction. Dragon Pulse was Hydreigon¡¯s most proficient long-range move, and without Future Sight, how could he possibly use a strange move to counter such a well-honed technique from a distance?!

    Not being able to use Dragon Pulse is like cutting off one of Hydreigon¡¯s heads, making Kaveh ufortable.

    At this point, he could only resort to other moves for the battle.

    ¡°Altaria, continue the Dragon Dance.¡±

    With themand given, both the Castelia Club and the Frontier Club side stared nkly at him.No one, except for battles with overwhelming power disparities, had ever seen a Trainer repeatedly have their Pok¨¦mon use a stat-boosting move openly. Is he treating his opponent like a dummy?

    Yet, surprisingly¡­ Altaria seeded. With that peculiar cry, it found the opportunity to strengthen itself, sessfully performing Dragon Dance.

    There was no way they could give Altaria any more opportunities!

    ¡°methrower!¡±

    Kaveh shouted loudly, and Hydreigon instantly formed a searing pir of fire, sweeping it towards Altaria. Even though methrower wasn¡¯t Hydreigon¡¯s specialty move, it was still incredibly fast. In this situation, despite Altaria¡¯s increased speed after one Dragon Dance, it couldn¡¯t evade the mes while locked in the stance of Dragon Dance.

    Without hesitation, Terrance immediately gave the counterattack order. A thick, bluish-purple beam slowly transformed into a dragon shape, swallowing the mes and rushing toward Hydreigon. However, before Hydreigon, the beam was ruthlessly destroyed.

    ¡°Hydreigon, get close to it.¡±

    The massive body floating in the air began to move towards Altaria, pping its ck wings. Hydreigon heavily exhaled as all three heads simultaneously formed energy teeth and attacked Altaria with Crunch from different directions.

    Altaria, on the other hand, condensed a bluish-purple aura around its front w, forming an erged version of a w. With a powerful sweep, it forcefully eradicated the three energy jaws and, using the remaining momentum, struck Hydreigon.

    Boom!

    Hydreigon was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. But Hydreigon quickly floated back up, only to face another oing bluish-purple Dragon w!

    Boom!

    Seeing Hydreigon being suppressed, Kaveh¡¯s expression turned grim. Just one Dragon Dance, and Altaria could already suppress Hydreigon?

    ¡°If it really won¡¯t work¡­¡±

    Kaveh hesitated to use the move ¡°Outrage.¡± Once used, Hydreigon would bepletely out of his control. At that point, the only option would be to recall it with the Pok¨¦ Ball, and whether he could defeat Altaria in that time was still uncertain.

    But other than that, he couldn¡¯t think of any way to counter Altaria in the short term!

    With Altaria in its current state, prolonging the battle would only worsen the situation for him, making it even more unfavorable for Hydreigon.

    Taking a deep breath, Kaveh finally gave the order. Altaria had to be taken down; otherwise, an Altaria that had boosted itself with Dragon Dance would pose a significant threat to his next Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Use Outrage, Hydreigon.¡±

    Reluctantly giving the order, Kaveh watched as Hydreigon¡¯s eyes began to fill with bloodshot veins. Its aura became more ferocious, and after letting out a meaningless roar, itunched into a frenzied assault.

    At this point, Hydreigon¡¯s savagery was enhanced to an unimaginable degree. Itsbat instincts became sharp, and it was able to hold its own against the 1x Dragon Dance Altaria.

    ¡°Keep this pace and stall for time.¡±

    Hydreigon was now in the Outrage state, and losing rationality was only a matter of time. Altaria just had to endure this period¡ªthat was Terrance¡¯smand.

    mes, energy beams, and bites. Hydreigon, now consumed by Outrage, exhibited terrifyingbat instincts, momentarily oveing theck of flow between its moves. Its body seemed to move on its own, attacking with remarkable speed. If Altaria hadn¡¯t boosted its speed and strength with Dragon Dance, it likely couldn¡¯t have kept up with Hydreigon¡¯s current pace.

    Seeing that Hydreigon couldn¡¯t overpower Altaria, Kaveh furrowed his brow, realizing that he couldn¡¯t afford to stall any longer. Remembering the result of their first battle, Kaveh, though reluctant, gave the order: ¡°Use Dragon Rush!¡±

    Hearing themand, Hydreigon, with glowing red eyes, halted its relentless crazed assault. Its entire body radiated killing intent as a dark purple light enveloped it, instantly gathering a terrifying surge of energy, then surrounded byyers of this aura, Hydreigon charged full force at Altaria.

    Terrance bit his lip, closing his eyes to consider the consequences, then gave the samemand: Dragon Rush.

    Both Pok¨¦mon unleashed their most powerful Dragon-type move simultaneously. Their entire bodies radiated with waves of energy, exuding a terrifying aura filled with astonishing killing intent. Only now did they reveal the ferocity that Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon are known for. In an instant, their attacks tore through the air, creating a deafening sonic boom. Apanied by the exmations of the onlooking Trainers, the two figures collided. An unprecedented surge of energy erupted from the sh, its power so immense that the shockwave alone caused the hair of the spectators standing far above to blow.

    Scott adjusted his blowing hair and looked down, only to see that both Hydreigon and Altariay sprawled on the ground, looking utterly miserable.

    The people from Castelia side rubbed their eyes in disbelief. Yet again, both Pok¨¦mon had knocked each other out¡ªit was the second time, and their hearts couldn¡¯t take it anymore.

    But the real surprise came afterward. Altaria¡¯s body, which looked as severely injured as Hydreigon, began to emit a faint glow. Light radiated from inside to outside, and even Kaveh, who was preparing to send out his next Pok¨¦mon, was momentarily stunned. This was¡­

    Under the glow, Altaria slowly stood up. It didn¡¯t take flight but stayed on the ground, breathing heavily as it quietly stared at the fallen Hydreigon.

    ¡°This round is mine,¡± Terrance said.

    With itsst ounce of consciousness, Altaria had sessfully used its Inherited Move¡ªRoost.

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 Chapter 282: Defeating Kaveh

    Chapter 282: Defeating Kaveh

    ¡°Is this¡­ Roost?¡±

    The Trainers present were all experienced, and upon seeing Altaria¡¯s state, they immediately associated it with the move Roost.

    ¡°Wait, this Altaria knows Roost?! That means even the Feather Dance and Dragon Rush from earlier¡­¡± The referee from the Castelia Club finally realized what was happening. The intensity of the battle had left no room for deeper thought earlier, but now that he reflected on it, he couldn¡¯t help but feel confused.

    As a Trainerpeting in the Champion League, knowing which moves each Pok¨¦mon can learn is basic knowledge. Yet, in his memory, these moves weren¡¯t supposed to be ones Altaria could use.

    ¡°Go, Haxorus.¡±

    Kaveh¡¯s expression was grim. As Castelia¡¯s ace, he¡¯d never imagined losing two of his Pok¨¦mon so early in the battle.

    Haxorus is not as strong as Hydreigon and Volcarona. When thinking of facing another unknown Pok¨¦mon of Terrance¡¯s, Kaveh felt unsure.

    ¡°How did things turn out like this?¡±

    The other Trainers of the Castelia Club were dumbfounded. Kaveh, their strongest, had already lost two Pok¨¦mon? And his opponent¡­ had only lost one.¡°What is Kaveh doing?¡± Morde, the boss of Castelia Club, looked displeased as he nced at the arena. The other Trainers also exchanged confused nces. They could tell¡­ Kaveh¡¯s defeat was purely due to his unfamiliarity with the opponent.

    Even they, watching from the sidelines, had no idea what was going on.

    Haxorus¡­

    ¡°Another Dragon type, huh¡­¡±

    This is a Pok¨¦mon with axe-like fangs, and stripes covering its entire body. Most of its skin was olive green in color, with its sharpest fangs, fingers, and toes being bright red. The rest of it was covered in ck markings, and its neck was lined with segmented spikes, making it look ferocious.

    ¡°In fact, Haxorus is known for its good temperament among Dragon-types, which indicates there could be a problem with its battle instincts. However, there¡¯s always the chance of exceptions.¡±

    Terrance and Altaria exchanged nces. Altaria took flight, turning its attention to its new opponent.

    ¡°Altaria should be barely holding on right now.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s still hope¡­¡±

    Kaveh did not give up and focused intently on the battle. However, Haxorus was best suited for closebat, and this distance wasn¡¯t ideal.

    ¡°Close the distance,¡± Kavehmanded in a deep voice. Haxorus immediately stepped forward on its three-toed feet, swinging its thick tail with surprising agility.

    Naturally, Terrance wasn¡¯t going to just sit by and watch Haxorus approach. Hemanded Altaria to use Dragon Pulse to stop it. If it was at its peak, Altaria¡¯s Dragon Pulse would have been powerful and fast enough to st Haxorus away before it could even get close. But in Altaria¡¯s current weakened state, the movecked its usual power, giving Haxorus a chance to dodge.

    Nimbly dodging the attack, Haxorus slowly approached Altaria from below. With a leap, the axe-like fangs on its head began gathering dark green energy as it unleashed Dual Chop.

    Use Dragon w!

    The bluish-purple Dragon w collided with Dual Chop, and the force of the impact sent both Pok¨¦mon flying. Terrance stared up at the sky in disbelief. Dragon w had almost been cut in half by Dual Chop?

    Just how sharp is Haxorus¡¯ fang-based move?

    Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~~

    Altaria used Feather Dance for the second time, trying to disrupt Haxorus¡¯s movements. At the same time, it retreated, forming an Energy Ball. As soon as the Energy Ball left Altaria¡¯s control, it rapidly expanded in size, solidifying into a boulder radiating bizarre energy. Then, it violently exploded while following its set trajectory as it plummeted toward the ground below.

    Haxorus first used Dragon w to sweep away the Feather Dance, but then its eyes widened as it sensed the terrifying powering from above. It quickly retreated as countless small stones rained down onto the arena, with the massive impact sending Haxorus flying once again. But it wasn¡¯t over yet. As Haxorus tried to recover and counterattack, it realized that Altaria¡¯s battle instincts were incredibly sharp. It felt as if it was locked onto by an aura and watched in panic as Altaria shot toward it at high speed.

    ¡°Again?!¡±

    Kaveh¡¯s expression changed. This Terrance, once again, had the mindset of going down together, ordering Altaria to use a move that would severely affect both itself and Haxorus.

    ¡°Don¡¯t go head-to-head with it!¡±

    From Kaveh¡¯s perspective, Altaria was already at its limit, and fighting against such a reckless opponent wasn¡¯t worth it. Haxorus dug its three ws into the ground, and with a bang, the ground cracked as Haxorus unleashed an astonishing burst of power,unching itself away.

    However, even in the Dragon Rush state, Altaria was still able to control its body despite the immense momentum. Its mastery over its body coordination had reached an almost miraculous level. The moment Haxorus decided to dodge, Altaria instantly adjusted its trajectory and charged straight toward it.

    Haxorus was stunned and immediately countered with Dragon w. The two immense energies collided again, causing another explosive shockwave. Amidst the cloud of dust, everyone stared nkly at the arena as they watched the two figures get sent flying.

    Momentster, the two referees announced the result¡­

    ¡°Altaria and Haxorus have both lost the ability to battle. Since Kaveh has lost all three of his Pok¨¦mon, Castelia Club must send out its next participant.¡±

    We won¡­

    Troy and Saki couldn¡¯t believe it as they stared at Terrance, who had volunteered to fight. They hadn¡¯t expected him to actually win, and with such a minimal cost¡­

    To outsiders, swapping Arcanine and Altaria for Kaveh¡¯s three Pok¨¦mon might seem like a small price to pay, but Terrance didn¡¯t see it that way.

    After the battle, both Arcanine and Altaria needed immediate treatment.

    The injuries Arcanine and Altaria sustained in this battle were far beyond what you¡¯d expect from a regr match. As a Breeder, Terrance could tell at a nce the extent of his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s injuries. Arcanine had countless external wounds of varying sizes, and its rear paws were severely deformed from the force of two powerful me bursts. Despite being a Fire-type Pok¨¦mon, Arcanine¡¯s paws were severely burned. On top of that, the unprecedented collision inflicted significant internal injuries as well. Arcanine waspletely exhausted, pushed to its very limit. At that time, it could have sent even an Onix coiled on the ground flying, let alone Volcarona.

    The two bursts of me gave Arcanine immense power, but its own body had to be strong enough to endure it. Otherwise, it would end up injured all over like now.

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 Chapter 283: End

    Chapter 283: End

    Altaria, though not as severely injured as Arcanine, had overexerted its energy to a level that Arcanine couldn¡¯tpare to. Roost could only restore Altaria¡¯s stamina and heal minor injuries. However, when a Pok¨¦mon uses its moves, it requires more than just stamina¡ªit needs to draw from its stored energy.

    This energy isn¡¯t simply better in greater quantities, nor is less always bad. The right amount of energy storage for a Pok¨¦mon depends on its current condition. For instance, a Pok¨¦mon like Pikachu stores electricity in its body, so it frequently needs to discharge it, regardless of the target. Otherwise, it risks paralysis or even death. Pikachu¡¯s small body cannot holdrge amounts of energy.

    However, there are always exceptions, as some peculiar individuals exist.

    In Altaria¡¯s case, after several powerful moves, its energy reserves were greatly diminished. Its opponent was no weakling, so Altaria couldn¡¯t hold back during the battle. Now, in this low energy state, it felt as ufortable as a human bodycking oxygen, which could harm its body. This requires immediate treatment.

    Fortunately, the condition of the two Pok¨¦mon has always been under Terrence¡¯s control, otherwise he would have called off the battle long ago.

    In a regr League Conference, injuries like these are rare. The Pok¨¦mon participating in a League Conference seldom possess the physical constitution to endure such wounds, nor do they reach the point of energy exhaustion like this. This is either due to insufficient training or the opponents not being strong enough to push them to this extent. Overall, thesepetitions are more like a performance than actual battles.

    This kind of situation is moremon in the Champion League. The Champion League is different; it¡¯s apetition for Elite Four¡¯s position, where Trainers vie for the highest honors. Battles there are ruthless, with no holding back. It¡¯s not umon for a Trainer¡¯s Pok¨¦mon to suffer severe aftereffects or even lose limbs or lives in the heat of battle.

    Of course, the Champion League has its own set of rules to limit such urrences.

    The next battle took ce in Sandy Terrain.The arena was uneven, and neither Terrance nor his opponent sent out Pok¨¦mon that needed to stand on the ground.

    On Terrance¡¯s side, he sent out Mismagius, while his opponent used a Swanna.

    The battle began favorably for Terrance. Because they didn¡¯t know the characteristics of Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, Castelia side was caught off guard by illusion skill attack, leaving them confused. Under Mismagius¡¯s relentless attacks, it was no surprise that Castelia lost the first round.

    However, this loss allowed Castelia to understand Mismagius¡¯ characteristics better. Next, they chose a Pok¨¦mon with a fairy-like light pink head and pale purple back. The Pok¨¦mon kept its eyes closed, and the pink head and purple body was adorned with wavy, petal-like stripe. The most notable feature was the pink smoke that gently wafted from its head, floating in the air, always shrouded in a soft, dreamy haze.

    This battle could be described as the most frustrating one for both Mismagius and Terrance. The illusion skills were rendered almost ineffective, as the illusions created by Mismagius were devoured by Musharna, which then spat out the strange energy created by Mismagius in the form of Dream Mist.

    Musharna seemed naturally adept at countering Mismagius, with its strange abilitiespletely shutting down Mismagius¡¯ signature skill. However, after a few exchanges, Terrance found a way to counter it. Simple illusions, like those involving ¡°sh¡± and ¡°darkness,¡± were easily neutralized by Musharna, but the moreplex the illusion, the longer it took for Musharna to digest it. Additionally, despite its strange abilities, Musharna wasn¡¯t particrly strong, giving Terrance a good opportunity tounch a counterattack.

    With both sides strategizing against each other, although Mismagius lost its ability to battle first due to having fought twice, Musharna was barely holding on with just a sliver of consciousness.

    ¡­

    ¡°Luckily, this Terrance¡¯s third Pok¨¦mon relies on techniques and unfortunately encountered a Musharna that countered it, otherwise things would have gotten troublesome.¡±

    On Castelia Club¡¯s side, Morde patted his chest in relief.

    At the moment, although Kaveh was out, the Frontier Club only has two members left. However, on their side, including the one still in the arena, there were three members, so they still hold the advantage!

    Terrance had defeated Kaveh and knocked out one and a half of the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon before returning to the audience seat. Scott was so moved, he nearly cried.

    At least¡­ at least he saw a glimmer of hope for victory again.

    Even though the Frontier Club was still at a disadvantage, the disparity wasn¡¯t as ring as before, which made Scott breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to the uing battles.

    The next battle saw Saki enter the field. Despite being the weakest Trainer on the Frontier Club¡¯s side, defeating an exhausted Musharna was an easy task. Afterward, Saki used her strongest Pok¨¦mon, Charizard, to sessfully suppress the opponent. She held out until Castelia Club sent out its next Trainer and even managed to defeat one of their Pok¨¦mon before losing in the second round.

    This situation was quite simr to what had just happened with Terrance. Castelia Club had two Trainers and five Pok¨¦mon left, though one was injured and low on stamina. But the pressure on Troy was immense.

    He would have to defeat five Pok¨¦mon using only three, and this with both sides being evenly matched in strength¡­

    Despite the great expectations Scott and the Frontier Club¡¯s Trainers had, they ultimately still lost.

    The battle between Castelia Club and Frontier Club ended with Frontier Club¡¯s defeat.

    However, Morde didn¡¯t feel like mocking Scott. After all, these five members had each been nurtured by the club for at least two years, with significant resources invested in them, especially Kaveh, who their club was preparing to push into the Champion League.

    ¡°Hmph, I¡¯ll follow through on the bet,¡± Scott said, ring at Morde in anger.

    ¡°Heh, that¡¯s good to hear. By the way, you¡¯ve managed to unearth some impressive Trainers. From what I understand, you haven¡¯t signed them yet, right? How about you give me that Terrance, and we¡¯ll call off the bet? What do you say?¡± Morde chuckled as he spoke to Scott.

    ¡°Terrance?¡± Scott shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t n on signing him. If you have what it takes, go ahead and recruit him yourself.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡± Morde eximed. Although they were rivals, he knew Scott well. A talented Trainer like Terrance wouldn¡¯t be someone Scott would just let go. Could there be something else going on? This time, the most impressive battle was between Terrance and Kaveh. Although Terrance seemed a bit young and inexperienced to Morde, with a few years of training, he would definitely be a dark horse who can break into Champion League. No club would ever give up on such a young Trainer.

    Shaking his head, Scott didn¡¯t borate and left it for Morde to investigate himself. The exchange battle wasn¡¯t entirely bad for the Frontier Club either. At the very least, it gave them a clear view of aplete club¡¯s development direction. A club without fresh blood would notst long. After this exchange, Scott also nned to recruit some younger members.

    As a sessful businessman, Scott wasn¡¯t too hung up on losing the battle.

    ¡°Hmm¡­how about this: let some promising Trainers challenge the Battle Frontier, and have the Frontier Brains evaluate them. We¡¯ll investigate their backgrounds afterward, and if they¡¯re suitable, we¡¯ll recruit them. If not, we¡¯ll establish good rtions¡­¡± Scott roughly sketched out a few ns and discussed them with Hogan afterward, quickly making decisions.

    ¡­

    With the battle over, Castelia Club didn¡¯t stay long. After enjoying a bit of LaRousse City¡¯s local culture, courtesy of Scott¡¯s hospitality, they returned back to Unova.

    During this time, the sixteen Trainers Scott had initially invited were all given suitable arrangements.

    In his hotel room, Terrance was packing his things, preparing to leave LaRousse City. He had gotten everything he wanted here.

    There was nothing of worth left in LaRousse City that he wanted to linger over. As for the opportunity to sign with the Frontier Club, he had no interest. Speaking of which, he was nning to head to a Pok¨¦mon Contest. After disappearing for three months, it was time for him to make an appearance, otherwise, all his previous efforts to build poprity would be in vain.

    ¡°Alright, before I leave, I should organize the gains I¡¯ve made during this time.¡±

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 Chapter 284: Gains

    Chapter 284: Gains

    First, Growlithe sessfully activated itstent ¡°Outrage¡± move through Smence¡¯s ¡°Bloody Wing¡±. Smence itself is known for its mes among dragon-type Pok¨¦mon, and coupled with its naturally violent temper, it made the evolved Arcanine¡¯s Outrage even more wilder. Secondly, evolving through a pure Fire Stone also made Arcanine¡¯s mes purer.

    After evolving, Arcanine naturally mastered the ¡°Extreme Speed¡± move. With thebination of Outrage and re Blitz, Arcanine has now be a formidable force of destruction.

    It¡¯s worth mentioning that before the battle with the Castelia Club, after the final spots were confirmed, when Terrance went through two weeks of special training, Scott fulfilled one request of each of the five candidates.

    Terrance chose the ¡°Macho Brace.¡± Thanks to this, Arcanine was able to adapt quickly to its new body in just half a month during the special training, demonstrating incredible explosiveness.

    Now, the Macho Brace belongs to Terrance and Arcanine. Arcanine has to always wear it during training. Though it¡¯s unlikely that there will be any significant improvement in the short term, with long-term umtion, he believed that Arcanine will be even more exceptional in many aspects.

    Mismagius, after three months of honing its sh and Dark illusion, has matured greatly. Most importantly, after battling Musharna, Mismagius sessfullyprehended ¡°Lucky Chant,¡± a move it had been striving to learn since evolving.

    Afterprehending Lucky Chant, Mismagius¡¯s efficiency in stealth and illusion creation has improved significantly, making it an extremely helpful support move for Mismagius.

    If Mismagius were to face Musharna again now, even without using any offensive moves, Terrance and Mismagius were confident in outying their opponent with high-frequency illusion skills.

    Once Mismagius fully familiarizes itself with Lucky Chant, its illusion skills will experience a qualitative leap.As for Altaria¡­there hasn¡¯t been any noticeable improvement, but with the Erase Technique, in addition to the ¡°Water Gun¡± and ¡°Hydro Pump¡±, Altaria can now also sessfully erase ¡°Dragon Pulse¡± and ¡°Ice Beam.¡±

    Terrance once again discovered a feature of the Erase Technique: besides the Water-type moves that Altaria first sessfully erased outside the Weather Institute, the other two moves were ones that Altaria already knew. This led Terrance to reflect further, realizing that not only can the external environment affect Altaria¡¯s ability to find the frequency of a move, but after learning a move itself, Altaria¡¯s ability to locate its frequency using ¡°Mirror Move¡± bes much faster.

    Although they lost to the Frontier Club, Scott¡¯s promise remains. Terrance sessfully defeated four of his opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon. Despite having no intention of signing with the Frontier Club, Terrance gained the following rewards from this experience:<ul><li>Bloody Wing, one portion.</li><li>Silver Powder, two portions.</li><li>Bright Powder, two portions.</li><li>Macho Brace, one set.</li></ul>

    Originally, Terrance could have exchanged for a Dragon Fang, but after careful consideration, given Altaria¡¯s rate of growth, the treasure wouldn¡¯t have much long-term significance. Instead, increasing Beautifly¡¯s chances of dominating the Pok¨¦mon Contest seemed far more important.

    Castform and Beautifly didn¡¯t stand out much during this Battle Tower experience, but the two Pok¨¦mon didn¡¯te away empty-handed.

    Castform¡¯s affinity with the Four Stones and Mystic Water has be much closer, while Beautifly is close to mastering that secret technique. Overall, this trip to the Battle Tower with all meals, free amodation and treatment, and non-stop battles has further strengthened Terrance¡¯s foundation.

    His luggage was already packed. Terrance probably won¡¯te back to this ce again. Even though he hasn¡¯t achieved the 100-win streak, and also has acquaintances here¡­

    Mt. Pyre is a mountain located along the water routes in the western part of the Hoenn region, a ce that ships from the LaRousse City harbor pass by.

    Simr to Kanto¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Tower and Sinnoh¡¯s Lost Tower, Mt. Pyre is a resting ce for the souls of deceased Pok¨¦mon.

    It is said that since ancient times, experts with mysterious powers have performed rituals here, allowing deceased Pok¨¦mon to find their best resting ce.

    Although this has never been proven and is seen as superstition, many people still bring their Pok¨¦mon here. Even if it¡¯s just a rumor, some Trainers and Breeders hope their partners can have a better life in another world.

    Even if it¡¯s not real, it at least provides some sce to them.

    There were quite a few people at Mt. Pyre paying respects to their departed Pok¨¦mon. Inside one of the towers, a Trainer with short, light brown hair, tinged with gold, stood in front of a gravestone, staring at the inscription.

    Vaporeon¡¯s Grave.

    Among the small words on the gravestone, Terrance recognized a familiar name¡ªAn.

    When Terrance first arrived at the Old Green House, this Vaporeon was still alive, though it was in its twilight years and passed away not long after.

    At that time, Grandma An brought Vaporeon here alone. Even then, Terrance didn¡¯t fully understand how she felt. Perhaps it was because he had just arrived in this world and had never owned a pet before. But after having his own Pok¨¦monpanions that stood by his side like friends or family¡ªTerrance began to have a deep understanding of these emotions. After departing from the LaRousse City harbor, Terrance got off the ship at Mt. Pyre.

    It took him a long time to find Vaporeon¡¯s gravestone. There were far too many gravestones here, and each one was quite small. Without clear ssification, Terrance might have searched for days without finding it.

    After saying a few words to Vaporeon on behalf of Grandma An, Terrance didn¡¯t linger at Mt. Pyre. He boarded a ship once again.

    The Mossdeep City¡¯s Mossdeep Contest was about to begin soon. It was the second-tost Pok¨¦mon Contest in the Hoenn region before the Grand Festival.

    In other words, if Terrance missed this contest, he would only have one more chance before the Grand Festival. Mossdeep City wasn¡¯t far from Terrance, so he would try his best to make it in time.

    ¡°This time is Arcanine¡¯s performance. It¡¯s been practicing thatbo for a while, so there shouldn¡¯t be any problem.¡±

    ¡°As for the Contest Battle, there¡¯s even less to worry about.¡±

    Standing on the ship¡¯s deck, Terrance enjoyed the sea breeze, leaning on the railing while gazing at the clear blue sky, feelingpletely refreshed.

    Most of the people on the ship were Trainers or Coordinators heading to Mossdeep City, some familiar, some unknown. For various reasons, they had gathered together and were discussing some intriguing topics.

    Terrance hadn¡¯t been rxing for long before a nearby conversation caught his attention.

    At a small table on the ship¡¯s deck, five people¡ªthree men and two women¡ªwere gathered. Four of them were listening intently as a male Trainer exined something.

    ¡°ir, even though you¡¯ve collected all your Ribbons, this year¡¯s Grand Festival is said to be the toughest in history, with the most impressive lineup of Coordinators, so don¡¯t take it lightly.¡±

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 Chapter 285: Supernova

    Chapter 285: Supernova

    The short-haired girl named ir looked like she was around 14 or 15 years old. She nced at another girl beside her and asked, ¡°Why are you not warning Kumi?¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­ Kumi collected all her Ribbons in just a year. She seems much more dependable than you,¡± the male Trainer thought for a moment and said seriously.

    ¡°You jerk! I only took one extra year! A lot of people take two years to collect them!¡± ir fumed.

    ¡°It¡¯s different.¡± The male Trainer pulled out a notebook from who knows where, under the odd gaze of the four others.

    ¡°Inte-addict Trainer.¡±

    ¡°Inte-addict n.¡±

    The four of them spoke in unison.

    ¡°Shut up! You can find a lot of useful information online! If used properly, you can learn a lot of things in advance!¡± n shouted.

    n sighed, ¡°It¡¯s been so hard for the five of us to gather together again. ir, when I found out you could enter the Grand Festival, I researched a lot of information on Coordinators for you. Don¡¯t you want to know?¡±Information on Coordinators¡­

    Both ir and Kumi paused, intrigued by the information n mentioned. After all, the two of them were about to participate in the Grand Festival and their understanding of their opponents was limited to a few people they knew.

    ¡°Is there anything special about any of the Coordinators?¡± ir asked.

    n chuckled and said, ¡°I¡¯m not trying to discourage you two, but even I was shocked when I found this information. Thepetition in this Grand Festival is going to be fierce.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Kumi asked.

    ¡°Take little Kumi, for example. In her first year as a Coordinator, she earned five Ribbons and qualified for the Grand Festival. This is pretty rare and usually marks someone as a dark horse in thepetition.¡±

    ¡°But this time, things are a bit different.¡±

    The four looked at him, waiting for more details.

    ¡°Here, I found out about some Coordinators with a bit of fame. They¡¯ll probably all be participating in this Grand Festival.¡±

    n held up his notebook, showing it to the group, ¡°These one, two, three, four¡­ uh, anyway, these people are all well-known Coordinators online. Their backgrounds are impressive. Let me introduce them.¡±

    ¡°For example, this one, Gayle, was the runner-up in thest Hoenn Grand Festival, losing by just a tiny margin in appeal points to the previous Top Coordinator.¡±

    Runner-up in the Grand Festival¡­ ir swallowed nervously, clearly losing some confidence.

    ¡°And what about that one?¡± ir pointed to another name.

    ¡°Hani, the most recent Top Coordinator from the Sinnoh region,¡± n said casually. But as soon as those words were out, ir fell silent.

    ¡°Wow, a Top Coordinator,¡± the other two male Trainers eximed. ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean she¡¯s already won a Grand Festival? Why would shee topete in Hoenn? You can only earn the title of Top Coordinator once, right?¡±

    ¡°Who knows, maybe she wants to emte Master Wace and dominate the Grand Festivals in all regions.¡±

    ir was on the verge of tears. They¡¯d only learned about two Coordinators, and both were incredibly strong. How was she supposed topete?

    ¡°Then Kumi and I, rookies in this Grand Festival, are as good as doomed.¡± She said with a scowl.

    ¡°Rookie? What¡¯s wrong with being a rookie?¡± n grinned again and pointed to another name, Terrance.

    ¡°Look at this guy. He¡¯s also a rookie, but he¡¯s already considered one of the strongest contenders for Top Coordinator this time around.¡±

    ¡°Hmm?¡± The two Coordinators looked over curiously.

    ¡°Terrance, starting from the Verdanturf Contest, he¡¯s participated in four contests so far: Verdanturf, Mauville, Lilycove and Petalburg. That¡¯s his total experience in the Hoenn Pok¨¦mon Contests,¡± n said, noticing that the two Coordinators hadn¡¯t fully grasped what he was implying. He added, ¡°Do you know what this means? It means that as a rookie, every time he entered a Pok¨¦mon Contest, he won. He hasn¡¯t lost even once!¡±

    ¡°His poprity in this Grand Festival is unexpectedly high. It seems there¡¯s even a nickname for him circting online, which shows just how influential he is. Let me think¡­ yeah, they call him¡­ right, ¡®The Supernova,¡¯ meaning he¡¯s a super rookie in Pok¨¦mon Contests and a rising star!¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s incredible.¡± Kumi and ir were stunned. Four consecutive contests, four consecutive wins¡­ For them to get their five Ribbons, they had to enter more than a dozen Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Though he didn¡¯t want to discourage his friends, n¡¯s love for talking was his biggest w, one he couldn¡¯t change. ¡°And that¡¯s not all. This Terrance, in every primary judging round¡­ he passed with a perfect score!¡±

    ¡°Wait, that¡¯s not right,¡± n quickly corrected himself as something else came to mind. ¡°There was one time he didn¡¯t have a score!¡±

    ¡°No score?¡± The four were puzzled.

    ¡°Yeah, no score. You won¡¯t believe it, but in the Petalburg Contest, nine people passed the primary judging round.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about this!¡± Kumi remarked. ¡°And that Pok¨¦mon Contest¡­ it seemed like there was some sort of problem, and the rules were rewritten afterward.¡±

    ¡°I think I remember that, too,¡± ir said.

    ¡°Exactly that one!¡± n said. ¡°It was because of this Terrance. He performed some kind of ¡®illusion skill¡¯ or something, and it exposed a fatal loophole in the Pok¨¦mon Contest. That¡¯s why the rules had to be changed on the spot. What kind of guypetes in Pok¨¦mon Contests and forces thepetition organizers to revise the rules?¡±

    n swung his arms, and ir and Kumi fell silent. Comparing themselves to others¡­ well, someparisons just weren¡¯t fair.

    ¡°What¡¯s even more puzzling is that this Terrance has only participated in four Pok¨¦mon Contests. He hasn¡¯t entered a fifth one yet, so he still hasn¡¯t qualified for the Grand Festival. If he doesn¡¯t collect five Ribbons before the event starts, no matter how much of a monster he is, you won¡¯t face him.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s strange. Why hasn¡¯t he entered another contest yet? A lot of people are eager to see him perform.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t speak anymore! The more I hear you, the more my confidence shrinks!¡± ir stood up, exasperated.

    ¡°I still want to hear about the otherpetitors,¡± Kumi said.

    As the five of them continued their noisy conversation, none of them noticed a seemingly ordinary boy with a smile on his face walking past them.

    ¡°So, I¡¯m this famous now?¡± Terrance thought, having overheard their discussion. He was quite intrigued by the talk of Top Coordinators and runner-ups.

    After preparing for so long, no matter how formidable his opponents were, Terrance knew he had to give it his all, treating them as stepping stones to his sess.

    But before that, getting his fifth Ribbon with his Arcanine was the most important task.

    ¡°It¡¯s time to eat,¡± Terrance muttered as he patted his stomach.

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 Chapter 286: Mossdeep City

    Chapter 286: Mossdeep City

    Mossdeep City is a city located on a small ind. Due to its proximity to Ever Grande City and its mild climate¡ªconsidered the most temperate in all of Hoenn¡ªMossdeep has always ranked among the most developed areas in the region.

    In addition to the Mossdeep Space Center, which specializes in rocketunches, Mossdeep Gym, where the Mind Badge can be obtained, and the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, they provideprehensive basic facilities for both Trainers and Coordinators.

    Inside the Mossdeep City Pok¨¦mon Center, in front of a videophone.

    ¡°Akon, is it true?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, Teacher Teresa, Teacher Julian, and Teacher Issac¡­ they can all vouch for it!¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Terrance let out a sigh of relief.

    Akon continued, ¡°After Ralts evolved into Gade, it still could only use ¡®Teleport.¡¯ At first, Gade was pretty discouraged, but it didn¡¯t give up. Instead, it trained the des on its elbows ording to your training methods. Just a moment ago, it finally pulled off the ¡®sh¡¯ move!¡±

    On the other side of the video call was Terrance¡¯s ssmate from Crown Academy, Akon.

    Hearing the news about Gade, Terrance felt relieved. There are at least a few months between Gade¡¯s sessful evolution and mastering the move sh, right?It was hard to imagine Gade persevering through the monotonous daily grind of training its elbow des.

    ¡°It deserves it, just like when it worked hard to master ¡®Teleport,''¡± Terrance said.

    A Pok¨¦mon¡¯s evolution is a natural phenomenon inherent to a Pok¨¦mon. Some Pok¨¦mon evolve into different species under specific conditions during their growth. Evolution involves more than just physical changes; evolved Pok¨¦mon may be entirely different species, learn new moves, or sometimes even change types.

    Sometimes, evolution is almost like a rebirth for the Pok¨¦mon.

    Terrance recalled that Professor Rowan is an authority on Pok¨¦mon evolution. ording to his research, 90% of all Pok¨¦mon are connected in some way to others through evolution. It seems Professor Rowan is currently studying whether evolution is a form of Pok¨¦mon reaching maturity and if even Legendary Pok¨¦mon might be capable of evolving.

    Maturity¡­ it makes sense. The more mature a Pok¨¦mon bes, the more it canprehend new things.

    ¡°Species really do matter,¡± Terrance sighed. With Gade as an example right beside him, this theory no longer needed questioning. A Caterpie using ¡®Tackle¡¯ wasn¡¯t even as strong as a Pidgeot casually pping its wings.

    After catching up with Akon about thetest happenings at the academy, Terrance gained a lot of new information.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll return to the academy after I finish challenging the Grand Festival.¡±

    Ending the call, Terrance remembered the one-year promise he made with Kirlia when he sent it away. The battle between Gade and Altaria¡­

    To be honest, Terrance was really looking forward to it, eager to see what kind of results Gade could achieve with its close to perfect ¡®Teleport¡¯bined with its newly learned moves.

    ¡°Since it¡¯s now able to learn Normal-type moves, even if it can¡¯t learn Psychic-type moves, it can still try out techniques like Swords Dance, Leaf de, and Close Combat.¡±

    ¡­

    The first thing on Terrance¡¯s agenda was to sign up for the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    However, before signing up, Terrance received some interesting news.

    For the uing Mossdeep Contest, Raoul Contesta and Mr. Sukizo would not be serving as judges. Instead, in addition to the local Nurse Joy, two professional Pok¨¦mon Contest judges were brought in.

    This was supposed to be a normal urrence. After all, Raoul Contesta and Sukizo often travel between different regions, so it¡¯s no surprise that they can¡¯t attend most Pok¨¦mon Contests¡­.However, this was the first time Terrance hadn¡¯t encountered either of them.

    This gave Terrance a strange feeling, but he also felt a little worry for the two judges. Such frequent ¡°business trips¡± and ¡°work¡± would be exhausting, even for young people¡­

    ¡°Terrance?¡±

    Just as he was returning to the Pok¨¦mon Center, Terrance suddenly heard a familiar voice.

    He turned around and saw a young man wearing a hat that covered his short silver-blue hair and dressed in a ck suit. Who else could it be but Steven?

    ¡°Whoa, whoa, whoa!¡± Terrance eximed in surprise upon seeing Steven.

    ¡°Sir Champion¡­..¡±

    Terrance was about to tease him, but Steven quickly covered his mouth and pulled him into a corner.

    ¡°Shhh! Quiet, or it¡¯ll be a hassle.¡±

    Steven gave him a wry smile and made a shushing gesture, telling Terrance to keep his voice down.

    Terrance shrugged, remembering Steven¡¯s current status. He had almost forgotten that Steven¡¯s status was quite different from before.

    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Terrance asked in surprise.

    With Steven having recently ascended to the position of Champion, shouldn¡¯t he be incredibly busy?

    Could there be stones in Mossdeep City?

    ¡°My home is in Mossdeep City,¡± Steven said. ¡°But what about you? Are you here to participate in the Pok¨¦mon Contest?¡±

    ¡°You guessed it,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°In that case,e to my house first.¡±

    Only four months had passed since the second half of the Champion League started, and during these four months, all of Hoenn¡¯s attention had been focused on one man.

    That man had, in the most dazzling way, defeated the current Hoenn¡¯s Elite Four and became the Champion of the Hoenn League.

    Steven Stone, the most talked-about Trainer in Hoenn at the moment.

    ¡°Congrattions, Steven.¡±

    Even though Steven¡¯s status had changed, Terrence was surprisingly at ease when conversing with him.

    Just like their previous conversations, the two began chatting away.

    Steven was actually preparing to leave Mossdeep City, and running into Terrance was purely by chance.

    ¡°It¡¯s all because of Team Aqua. They stole some data on a submarine propulsion device from apany under Devon.¡±

    As they talked, Steven didn¡¯t hide the reason why he was leaving; after all, the matter had already been reported in the newspapers. Although it was somewhat embarrassing, there was no need to cover it up. Team Aqua and Team Magma were bing more and more active, and this time they even stirred up trouble for Devon. Having just taken the position of Champion, there was no way Steven could stand out of it.

    ¡°So he¡¯s going after those two organizations¡­¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    Upon learning that Steven had important matters to attend to, Terrance didn¡¯t want to disturb him any further. Although Steven insisted it wasn¡¯t a big deal and that Team Aqua had long since fled¡ªhe was just going to handle the aftermath¡ªTerrance still chose to say goodbye out of courtesy, not wanting to dy Steven¡¯s business.

    ¡°Good luck with your Pok¨¦mon Contest,¡± Steven said as they parted.

    After leaving Steven¡¯s house, Terrance noticed a figure in a nearby corner. Someone was holding a camera and muttering to themselves in surprise, ¡°A mysterious visitor spotted leaving the new Champion Steven¡¯s home. Big news!¡±

    It was, of course, a paparazzi. Ever since Steven rose to the top of Hoenn, all of Hoenn had been trying to track him down. Anything rted to Steven was big news. This reporter had gone to great lengths, even camping out in Steven¡¯s hometown all this time. Finally, she had a scoop. While this might seem trivial to outsiders, she was already nning to exaggerate the story for maximum effect¡­

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 Chapter 287: Fire Lotus

    Chapter 287: Fire Lotus

    Mossdeep Contest.

    It was already the final stage of the Hoenn Pok¨¦mon Contest this year. Those who had collected enough Ribbons to qualify for the Grand Festival had done so long ago, so this Mossdeep Contest was not particrly lively.

    However, there were still plenty of Coordinators who were just one Ribbon short. If they wanted to participate in the Grand Festival this year, the Mossdeep Contest was one of only two remaining opportunities.

    The day of the Mossdeep Contest.

    ¡°Hello! I¡¯m Announcer Vivian.¡±

    ¡°Gentle, gorgeous, and dazzling¡ªthis is the Mossdeep Contest!¡±

    ¡°Pok¨¦mon Contest is now back on time in Mossdeep City!¡±

    ¡°Alright! The Coordinator who wins this beautiful contest will receive this Mossdeep Ribbon, gaining a boost in their journey toward the Grand Festival!¡±

    Vivian took a deep breath after finishing the opening lines she had said dozens of times, enthusiastically lifting the audience¡¯s spirits. Then, she gestured again and introduced the three judges.This time, Raoul Contesta and Sukizo were absent. Twopletely unfamiliar judges were seated, though most of the Coordinators didn¡¯t mind, as they seemed used to it.

    Vivian skipped the excessive formalities and directly announced the start of the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Primary Judging ¨C The Performance Stage.

    One by one, the contestants took to the stage, their performances delighting the audience. It must be said that, in each stage of thest few Pok¨¦mon Contests, while the top-level may not have been particrly high, the average level has still been quite good. At least until now, Terrance hasn¡¯t seen a low score or encountered aplete rookie.

    After several contestants had performed, Vivian pulled out the list and prepared to announce the next participant. But upon seeing the name, a smile appeared on her lips.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s wee the next contestant!¡±

    In the Contestants¡¯ Lobby.

    ¡°He¡¯s up next¡­¡±

    ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s Terrance, right?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯vepeted in two Pok¨¦mon Contests with him before. That¡¯s him.¡±

    People in the lobby had long recognized Terrance. At this point, he was somewhat of a notable figure, and anywhere he goes rted to Pok¨¦mon Contests, he attracted considerable attention.

    ¡°Terrance?!¡±

    ¡°What? It¡¯s Terrance!¡±

    In the audience, some people who had heard rumors about Terrance online cast curious nces at the young man below. His white shirt and trousers,bined with his strikingly light golden-brown hair, gave him a clean and neat impression.

    The two new judges also sized up Terrance. Although Raoul Contesta and Sukizo were unable to leave due to work when Terrance¡¯s information was registered, they were also extremely interested and were paying close attention to what was happening here.

    ¡°Will it be Altaria, Castform, Mismagius, or Beautifly?¡±

    ¡°A new Pok¨¦mon again, huh¡­¡±

    As Terrance threw the Pok¨¦ Ball, a mighty howl rang out, apanied by sparks flying through the air. A majestic Arcanine appeared on the stage, lifting its head to disy its wild majesty.

    As Arcanine howled upon its entrance, every audience member who heard the sound felt their hearts pound, their bodies warming up. Their minds turned numb and they became unusually excited.

    Ability¡­

    The three judges immediately realized that this was a creative use of Arcanine¡¯s ¡°Intimidate¡± Ability. Instantly, it became the focus of the entire venue. The judges were so impressed that they wanted to apud.

    While the entire audience stared at the domineering Arcanine on stage without blinking¡ª

    Arcanine moved.

    Whoosh~~

    Its brown eyes had, at some point, acquired a faint, barely perceptible red glow.

    Numerous sparks appeared and as Arcanine stepped forward, the first me appeared beneath its paws. With every step, tiny sparks scattered from where its feet touched the ground.

    The sparks were almost invisible, but Arcanine¡¯s slow movements made it clear that something was off about it.

    These gentle sparks surprisingly gave people the illusion that Arcanine was calm and elegant.

    However, that illusion didn¡¯tst long¡­

    Whoosh!!!!

    Suddenly, mes erupted all over Arcanine¡¯s body. The raging mes seemed to engulf its body, and with a loud bang, the mes erupted out. The sudden change caused many in the audience to gasp in surprise.

    ¡°It looks like¡­ it¡¯s lowering its head?¡±

    Some spectators noticed the change. Arcanine slowly lowered its head, its mouth glowing even brighter. A massive fireball shot out, forming arge human-shape in an instant, skimming close to the ground before crashing on the ground with a bang. It was like an explosion, and from beneath Arcanine, a towering ze surged upward, resembling a fiery mushroom cloud that captured everyone¡¯s attention.

    Arcanine, still wreathed in mes, smashed through the mushroom cloud with a thunderous crack, scattering sparks everywhere. But that wasn¡¯t the end¡­

    What happened next was the most astonishing sight of all. Arcanine¡¯s sizable frame began running, stepping on the fiery serpents swirling through the air. It sprinted upward, leaping and running through the mes. Circling the broken me mushroom cloud, its body twirled like a whirlwind, spinning rapidly.

    At this point, Arcanine was moving at an incredible speed. Even from a distance, the audience could hear the sharp sounds of friction between the mes and its body, producing rhythmic explosion sounds. One of the judges inhaled sharply and remarked, ¡°To run on mes¡ªjust how fast does it need to be?¡±

    ¡°Speed alone isn¡¯t enough; Arcanine isn¡¯t exactly light¡­ it also requires extraordinary coordination.¡±

    ¡°No¡­ it also needs perfect control over the mes. A single misstep, and Arcanine would fall.¡±

    Running on mes¡ªwas that even possible?

    No one doubted it as it was happening right in front of their eyes. As Arcanine ran, the mes around it gradually faded, but its body remained a blur, hard to distinguish. Soon, the audience noticed an astonishing change. While Arcanine was running, the mes exhibited an exaggerated degree of cohesion. Instead of dispersing, they formed a Fire Spin¡ªa swirling curtain of mes rotating at a steady rhythm. Arcanine¡¯s figure seemed to merge with this me tornado, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

    Seeing the me tornado form, Terrance said, ¡°It¡¯s time to wrap this up. Finish it, Arcanine.¡±

    ¡°Awoooo!!!!¡±

    The majestic howl brought the audience back to their senses. Arcanine leaped out from the tornado, its figure suspended in mid-air. For a moment, time seemed to stand still. Atop a massive me tornado, Arcanine hovered, its mouth gathering another Fire st. Relying solely on gravity, it plummeted downward, the Fire st apanying its descent.

    Boom!!

    The surrounding mes were pushed outward as Arcanine¡¯s body fell. With a loud ¡°bang,¡± the strong, wild, majestic, and domineering figurended on the ground, standing in the midst of countless surging mes. The dazzling firelight illuminated Arcanine¡¯s body, instantly making it the center of attention and igniting the crowd¡¯s excitement once again.

    Some audience members had taken out their cameras, rubbing their eyes as they stared at the footage they¡¯d captured. Even the recording staff noticed something odd¡­

    Finally, just when everyone thought the performance was over, a stunning scene was revealed. The me tornado, propelled by the Fire st, continued to spiral upward, and with Arcanine at its center, the rising mes formed a mesmerizing pattern.

    It looked like a beautiful flower, with countless forms and shapes. The mes flickered¡ªsome appeared as red buds, shy and about to bloom; others were half-open, with some fiery petals falling while others clustered around the red core, resembling a Gardevoir with its clothes slightly disheveled. The fully bloomed ones danced like Lopunny dressed in fiery red, gracefully twirling.

    In Arcanine¡¯s deep brown eyes, the reflection of the surrounding raging mes lingered for a long time. Standing amidst the fire lotus, Arcanine looked like a sacred being of mes, making countless people feel the urge to worship it.

    ¡°A fire lotus?! The mes shape..¡­¡±

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 Chapter 288: Crazy Combo

    Chapter 288: Crazy Combo

    ¡°Arcanine, Extreme Speed!¡±

    The silhouette of a xen-haired figure dashed across the stage, captivating the audience. From the primary judging to the current Contest Battle, Arcanine had delivered a unique experience to everyone watching.

    Bang!!

    Snox¡¯s Body m pinned Arcanine beneath it, however after a gust of dust swept across the ground, a loud noise echoed through the air, and the massive Snox was sent flying straight into the sky by Arcanine in Extreme Speed state. [TN: I¡¯ve checked the official website and there is no chapter portion or chapter missing.]

    Ding! The opponent¡¯s appeal points dropped to zero, and Arcanine won the first round of the Contest Battle.

    ¡°No one can stop it!¡±

    ¡°Yeah, you could see that from the primary judging round. With Arcanine¡¯s speed, how could there be anypetition¡­¡±

    Up until now, most people¡¯s impression of Arcanine has remained on its speed. Indeed, whether in the Performance Stage or in the Contest Battle, its speed was always the highlight. In battles, opponents couldn¡¯t even touch its fur.

    And when they did, it was usually because Terrance left it as a deliberate trap.Compared to his other Pok¨¦mon¡¯s battle strategies, Arcanine¡¯s approach to showcasing its charm was simple.

    But because this method was so direct and powerful, it gave the audience an indescribable feeling of satisfaction.

    ¡°Terrance is up again!¡±

    ¡°And it¡¯s still Arcanine.¡±

    ¡°The opponent is sending out¡­ uh, Muk?!¡±

    A Pok¨¦mon made entirely of sludge, emanated a foul odor as soon as it entered the stage. Arcanine¡¯s sensitive nose twitched at the smell, causing it to blink involuntarily.

    ¡°Trying to use that to counter Arcanine, huh?¡±

    Terrance gave an imperceptible smile. The audience couldn¡¯t see it, but the contestants could. Arcanine¡¯s overwhelming strength wasn¡¯t just in its speed but also its power.

    How much does a Snox weigh?

    Though not the heaviest Pok¨¦mon, it¡¯s certainly in the top 20 by average weight.

    Yet this massive Pok¨¦mon was sent flying into the sky with a single hit from Arcanine. Such power couldn¡¯t help but make Terrance¡¯s next opponents nervous.

    ¡°You can do it, Muk!¡± Terrance¡¯s opponent shouted, thinking to themselves, ¡°If it¡¯s Muk¡­so far, Arcanine¡¯s attack has only been Tackle. With Muk¡¯s body, it can absorb much of the impact. Plus, with its stench and toxic body, Arcanine likely won¡¯t want to get too close.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s opponent felt pleased with themselves, thinking they had found the perfect way to counter Arcanine. Seeing Arcanine avoiding eye contact with Muk only boosted their confidence.

    ¡°Are you feeling troubled?¡±

    Terrance nced at Arcanine and asked.

    After all, he had just cleaned its fur before the match, and if it got into an intense battle with Muk, the extent of its fur getting dirty would be far beyond that of a typical battle¡­

    ¡°If you¡¯re feeling troubled, then don¡¯t overthink it. Just cover yourself in mes,¡± Terrance gave his permission.

    Arcanine let out a howl, nodding as a red gleam shed across its eyes. The mes within its body surged, a potent force building up.

    The battle began¡ª

    The moment themand was given, mes erupted around Arcanine, and the raging mes only amplified its domineering presence.

    ¡°Whoosh~~¡±

    Muk hurled a Sludge Bomb forward, but in the next instant, the scene froze as Muk was suddenlyunched into the air.

    ¡°Sizzle~~¡±

    A sizzling sound filled the air as an unknown amount of poison in Muk¡¯s body was incinerated by the intense mes. A figure cloaked in mes, barely recognizable, burst through the air with a loud bang, leaping into the sky. Before Muk could react, the burning body mmed into it, sending it flying in another direction.

    A massive, murky cloud rose at the edge of the stage, obscuring Muk from the audience¡¯s view. But in the next moment, a sh of light cut through the cloud as Muk was sent flying again!

    ¡°This, this is¡­¡±

    ¡°Does Arcanine¡¯s attack have no cooldown?¡± someone muttered in disbelief.

    Muk¡¯s soft body makes it hard to imagine what kind of impact could possibly send it flying so cleanly, and it seemed to happen without it being able to put up any struggle.

    ¡°What is this¡­¡± A judge rubbed his chin, staring at the screen where the appeal points were continuously decreasing, and at Arcanine, who was attacking relentlessly without even catching its breath. He began to question life itself. The battle had reached a point where not even a single chance was given to the opponent. This was truly pitiful!

    Boom! Boom! Boom!

    Around Muk, the entire area had be a domain of mes. Fire had already engulfed its surroundings, making it seem as though Arcanine was always circling nearby.

    In the midst of the zing fire, a powerful surge was relentlessly battering Muk¡¯s body.

    This went beyond raw strength¡ªit was a refined, explosive technique. Using the aftershocks ofpressed air, Arcanine was sending Muk flying repeatedly.

    ¡°Muuuukkk!!!!¡±

    Muk raised its head and cried out, intending to cover itself in all the dangerous poison it had stored in its body, to threaten its opponent.

    But as waves of heat rolled in, brilliant mes erupted around Arcanine, exploding outward. The immense force sent Muk flying once again, from one side of the stage to the other. No matter how much Muk tried to stick its gooey body to the ground, it was helpless.

    A torrent of mes, propelled at gale-like speed, pummeled Muk to the brink of copse. Though the impacts weren¡¯t particrly strong, the frequency was terrifyingly fast, leaving Muk no time to react!

    The mes had engulfed the entire stage as Arcanine showcased its skills, rampaging unchecked. At this moment¡­.the opponent¡¯s appeal points were also slowly decreasing.

    Gulp.

    The audience swallowed nervously. This wild yet dazzling battle opened the door to a new world for them, and they couldn¡¯t look away, afraid they might miss Arcanine¡¯s continuous attacks.

    Suddenly, Arcanine stamped its paws on the scorched and cracked ground, mes rising from its body,rger and fiercer than before, and charged forward!

    This time, the mes were not concentrated. Due to its extreme speed, the scattered fire ravaged the air, resembling fiery clouds. After a wild roar, with an earth-shattering momentum, Arcanineunched its final strike on Muk. It stamped on the ground, creating countless cracks, and its entire body became like a drill. First, it leaped violently, then drew an arc in midair before mming down onto Muk from above¡ª

    Boom boom boom boom boom!!!

    mes exploded from Arcanine¡¯s body, and the entire scene was obscured by the raging fire. Yet this did not affect the audience¡¯s judgment of the situation¡­

    The result was clear, wasn¡¯t it?

    As they awaited the assessment of the performance¡­.the audience silently shouted in their hearts.

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 Chapter 289: Interviewing Terrance

    Chapter 289: Interviewing Terrance

    Speed, power, coordination, skill¡­

    When a Pok¨¦mon has all this, at least on the stage of a Pok¨¦mon Contest¡­ it bes nearly invincible.

    That¡¯s because it¡¯s hard to find an opponent who can stand in its way. On this stage, unlike the Champion League with its intense battles, the endurance and defense of a Pok¨¦mon aren¡¯t as crucial. You could even say that speed and power are forms of defense here.

    ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen such a crazy battle¡­¡±

    ¡°Indeed. I¡¯ve heard that in ancient times, Arcanine could run for an entire day and night without tiring. The beauty of the power it disys with its speed and mes is truly captivating.¡±

    ¡°Yes, and facing an opponent like Muk, Arcanine could still showcase its strengths to the fullest,¡± Joy said with a smile.

    ¡°No wonder¡­ the two chief judges are paying so much attention to this youngster.¡­¡±

    To many, Terrance¡¯s victory was expected. After all, his reputation preceded him. His dominant performance leading up to this point was within most people¡¯s expectations.

    ¡­In the Mossdeep Contest, Terrance¡¯s final opponent was a Coordinator who was just one Ribbon short of qualifying for the Grand Festival. So, this situation seemed especially tragic.

    Terrance also needed just one more. With both encountering each other, it was inevitable that one of them would leave with regret.

    Although his opponent gave their all, working in perfect sync with their Pok¨¦mon, the gap in strength was too great. In the end, they couldn¡¯t take the win from Terrance and his Arcanine.

    In Hoenn, who knows how many Coordinators and Trainers have ended up as stepping stones for others?

    But that¡¯s the path of a Trainer¡ªcruel yet filled with hope.

    ¡°It¡¯s official! The winner of the Mossdeep Contest and recipient of the Mossdeep Ribbon is¡­ Terrance!¡±

    Vivian was smiling brightly, but deep down in her heart, a little Vivian was screaming. There was just one more regr Pok¨¦mon Contest in Hoenn, and after that, she could finally take a long-awaited break before the Grand Festival!

    Though she wasn¡¯t as exhausted as Raoul Contesta and Sukizo, the two chief judges ,who were constantly traveling, hosting all the Pok¨¦mon Contests in one region was no easy task for Vivian either.

    ¡­

    ¡°An interview?¡±

    Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s contestants lobby.

    Terrance, who was about to pack up and leave, was confused by the security guard standing before him.

    ¡°An interview for what?¡± Terrance asked, puzzled.

    ¡°I¡¯m very sorry, but here¡¯s the situation: a group of reporters from various TV stations has suddenly surrounded the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, and they want to interview you.¡±

    ¡°Our security team has already blocked them off. We just need to know if you¡¯d like to ept the interview, or choose another route to leave?.¡±

    The security guard was acting on orders from his superior to ask for Terrance¡¯s opinion. As for what Terrance would choose, it wasn¡¯t the security guard¡¯s concern.

    ¡°Why would reporters from TV stations want to interview me?¡±

    Terrance rubbed his chin with a puzzled expression. Was it because he was about topete in the Grand Festival?

    That didn¡¯t seem likely¡­

    If he had already earned the title of Top Coordinator, an interview might make sense. But right now, he only had the qualifications topete for the title, so why were the TV stations acting so eager?

    Could it be that they¡¯ve predicted his victory?

    ¡°I suppose that¡¯s possible¡­¡± As a lone wolf, being too excellent can attract unwanted attention.

    ¡°Well¡­ Mr. Terrance, what¡¯s your decision?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s just an interview¡ª¡±

    Terrance lifted his head. He had nothing to hide. If they wanted to ask questions, they could ask away.

    Besides, he was determined to win the Grand Festival.

    ¡°Alright then¡­¡± the security guard responded.

    They hade to remind him, just in case Terrance stepped outside and suddenly got swarmed, leading to a bad experience. They didn¡¯t want him tointer that the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall security hadn¡¯t done their job properly.

    Since Terrance didn¡¯t mind the reporters, there was nothing to worry about.

    ¡°Reporters, huh¡­¡± Terrance murmured to himself as he headed outside.

    ¡­

    As soon as Terrance stepped outside the Mossdeep Contest venue, the photographers, who had been waiting for him, instantly broke past the security¡¯s barricade. The sheer force of it shocked the security guards. In that moment, all Terrance could see were shes of cameras going off, capturing him in rapid session.

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, could you answer a few questions? It¡¯ll only take a minute, I promise!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m a reporter from Hoenn¡¯s Marshtomp TV¡­ may I ask¡­?¡±

    ¡°I understand, but one at a time, please.¡±

    Terrance, having mentally prepared himself for this, quickly cut off the reporters who were rushing toward him.

    The reporters froze for a moment, looking at each other, before a female reporter seized the chance and asked first, ¡°Can you tell us, what¡¯s your rtionship with the new Champion, Steven?! Why were you seen leaving Champion Steven¡¯s house?!¡±

    The expressions of the reporters changed immediately¡­

    Terrance, too, had a puzzled expression. What kind of bizarre question was this? Weren¡¯t they supposed to ask about the Pok¨¦mon Contest?!

    The fact that Terrance had walked out of Steven¡¯s house was only known to one reporter at first. But given how newspanies operate, where they insert too many spies in pursuit of thetest scoop, it took only a few days before this piece of information spread.

    Terrance¡¯s identity as a Coordinator was easy to find out. Predicting that he would participate in this Pok¨¦mon Contest, the reporters had stationed themselves outside the venue in advance.

    ¡°We¡¯re just regr friends.¡±

    Terrance quickly regained hisposure and calmly answered.

    ¡°If these are the kinds of questions you¡¯re going to ask, I refuse to answer.¡±

    ¡°Then, may I ask¡ªTop Coordinator Master Wace is known to be Steven¡¯s best friend. What¡¯s your rtionship with Master Wace?¡±

    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re both Coordinators. Is there any story behind this?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Terrance frowned. These reporters weren¡¯t anything good¡­They were nothing like what he had imagined. Although they fired off one question after another, Terrance remained silent.

    Seeing this, the reporters realized they wouldn¡¯t get anything out of him this way. They shifted their focus to asking about Terrance himself since he was still an interesting figure to interview.

    ¡°Do you n to participate in this year¡¯s Grand Festival?¡±

    ¡°And what are your thoughts on the Pok¨¦mon Contest?¡±

    ¡°What about yourpetitors?¡±

    ¡°What kind of results do you expect to achieve at the Grand Festival?¡±

    Finally, some more normal questions¡­

    Terrance¡¯s frown eased, and he replied, ¡°I¡¯ve already collected five Ribbons, so naturally, I¡¯ll be participating in the Grand Festival.¡±

    ¡°No matter who the opponents are, no matter how strong they might be¡­¡±

    ¡°If you¡¯re a Coordinator, the moment you step onto the Pok¨¦mon Contest stage, you¡¯re already striving for the title of Top Coordinator, aren¡¯t you?¡±

    With a smile, Terrance nced at the surrounding reporters as he spoke.

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 Chapter 290: Lively internet

    Chapter 290: Lively inte

    Pok¨¦mon Contest, alongside the official Leaguepetitions and the Champion League under the Pok¨¦mon League, is currently one of the most influentialpetitions.

    Those smallpetitions and events organized by rich businessmen or regional organizations still can¡¯tpare in scale to the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Pok¨¦mon Contest has developed to this point, so it naturally possesses its own unique charm, attracting a significant number of supporters. The rise of the inte has also provided these fans with an excellent tform formunication.

    In the Hoenn Region, there¡¯s a regional Pok¨¦mon Contest online forum.

    Lulu is also a supporter of the Pok¨¦mon Contest. Today, as usual, she entered the forum, and suddenly, a pinned post on the forum caught her attention.

    Large, bright red letters stood out conspicuously.

    [Coordinator Terrance wins the Mossdeep Ribbon, confirming his qualification for the Grand Festival.]

    ¡°???¡± Lulu bit her lip, pondering the purpose of the post, then recalled the name mentioned. ¡°Terrance? Who is Terrance¡­¡±

    With curiosity, she clicked on the post, only to find that thement section was already exploding.The firstment was a video link. A few secondster, someone with the username ¡°GodspeedDog¡± immediatelymented: ¡°I¡¯m first! Leaving my name before it blows up.¡±

    Among thements, there were also people asking about Terrance¡¯s identity.

    After scrolling through more than a dozenments, Lulu finally found a somewhat useful answer. A user named ¡°Tachibana Family¡¯s Little Ghost¡± replied: ¡°Looks like the abovementers are newbies. There was intense discussion about Terrance on the forum a while ago. Here, this is Terrance¡¯s personal info card.¡±

    Some users who had seen interview videos also shared their opinions.

    JynxLover: ¡°Friends with the Champion? Riding the wave, probably? Just publicity? Where are the admins? Why is this pinned?¡±

    Otakubird: ¡°Wow, finally seeing Lord Terrance again. I want to give birth to a Mankey with Lord Terrance.¡±

    SilentPrettyGirl: ¡°Wait! Are Terrance and Steven really just ordinary friends? I remember¡­ Master Wace once said that Steven was his friend too! Both Master Wace and Terrance are Coordinators. Could there be some secret here?¡±

    LoveMeAgainWace: ¡°Agree with the above. Selling top-secret art books, freshly made. Interested? PM me quickly. Admin, have mercy.¡±

    ElegantMilotic: ¡°Above, aren¡¯t we straying off topic here?¡±

    The video of Terrance¡¯s interview was posted on the Pok¨¦mon Contest forum. With Steven being a hot topic and Terrance already having some fame in this circle, even more people began to take an interest in learning about Terrance.

    Perhaps even Terrance himself didn¡¯t realize that just by epting an interview, so many people would start paying attention to him.

    Of course, on such an official forum, many of the moderators are likely official staff members from the Pok¨¦mon Contest organization. The fact that this post was pinned must have been instructed by someone for a specific purpose¡­

    ¡­

    As the saying goes, ¡°Sharpen your sword before battle; even if it¡¯s rushed, it¡¯ll still be sharp!¡±

    Terrance clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and nned to find a quiet ce to do his final special training before the Grand Festival.

    First, the location must be somewhere that would greatly help him train his Beautifly.

    Second, it couldn¡¯t be too remote; at the very least, there should be a popted area with a Pok¨¦mon Center nearby.

    Hoenn¡¯s Grand Festival was being held in teport City, so ideally, it shouldn¡¯t be too far from there, which would save a lot of time and allow for more special training.

    ¡°Mauville City it is then¡­¡±

    After careful consideration, Terrance decided on his destination, nned his itinerary, and prepared to head to Mauville City for his final training.

    This time, the main focus of the training is, of course, Beautifly. In the Grand Festival, the other four Pok¨¦mon won¡¯t be participating. They weren¡¯t born for the Pok¨¦mon Contest; the only one that has always been striving for it is Beautifly.

    So naturally, the most important stage is reserved for Beautifly.

    Mauville City is just a stopover in Terrance¡¯s mind. Where he truly wants to go is the desert region of Hoenn.

    The harsh environment there would be perfect for enhancing Beautifly¡¯s training. The finishing move Beautifly is preparing for the Grand Festival is still a bitcking in proficiency, and using the powerful external pressure to push its potential further is the best approach.

    In a sense, the Hoenn Desert is absolutely a dangerous ce. Fortunately, in this world, there are these magical creatures called Pok¨¦mon who can apany humans, allowing Trainers to venture into ces that, in Terrance¡¯s past life, would¡¯ve been impossible to survive in.

    Since the Regirock incident that Terrance and his group triggered, many people have flocked here. But as time passed and Regirock never showed itself, this matter gradually faded from people¡¯s minds. Now, few people even talk about it.

    However, there are still some lingering effects. Some Trainers have stayed in the desert, as there are still plenty of rare Pok¨¦mon to capture, the kind that can¡¯t easily be found elsewhere.

    After arriving in Mauville City and resting for the night¡­

    ¡°Goggles¡­ water¡­ uh¡­ just about ready.¡±

    Before entering the Hoenn Desert, Terrance made all the necessary preparations. Having had plenty of experience venturing into the desert before, he could now be considered ¡°quite seasoned.¡± After taking into ount various factors, Terrance set off.

    As he made his way stealthily, Terrance gradually approached the nearest ruin.

    If he was going to train here, a shelter where Terrance could stay was essential. The well-made ruins, though filled with sand and dust, could be cleaned up enough to serve as a temporary resting spot.

    With his current team, Terrance wasn¡¯t too worried about encountering aggressive Pok¨¦mon. Unless it was something on the level of Regirock, he would be able to escape easily, even if he couldn¡¯t win.

    ¡°We¡¯ll rest here for now. Further ahead should be the habitat of other Pok¨¦mon,¡± Terrance said. ¡°Just to be safe, Mismagius, go scout around and make sure not to be noticed.¡±

    The purple figure vanished, following Terrance¡¯smand to observe the surroundings. Terrance then opened his backpack and released two Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Beautifly, Castform,e on out.¡±

    Beautifly fluttered in the air, awaiting Terrance¡¯s orders, while Castform first surveyed the surroundings.

    Seeing all the sand around, Castform shuddered and showed an expression of disgust, its mood clearly dropping.

    ¡°Try to ovee it,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°I know you¡¯re notfortable with sandstorm weather, but you¡¯ve already learned Rain Dance, Sunny Day, and Hail. Don¡¯t you want to give the Sandstorm move a try?¡±

    ¡°Our research on the Smooth Rock¡­we¡¯ve already fallen far behindpared to the other three.¡±

    Hoenn Desert is from where the Smooth Rock originates.

    They¡¯ll be training here until the Grand Festival!

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 Chapter 291: Grand Festival

    Chapter 291: Grand Festival

    It is said that this year¡¯s Grand Festival has attracted a gathering of outstanding Coordinators. To ensure his chance of winning the championship, Terrance naturally has to make several preparations.

    When ites to primary judging, the performance round, Terrance isn¡¯t too worried. This is just a threshold; it won¡¯t decide who bes the Top Coordinator.

    The rules of the Grand Festival differ slightly from regr Pok¨¦mon Contests. Depending on the number of participants, there will be a preliminary round first.

    The preliminary round is straightforward: each Coordinator is only allowed to send out one Pok¨¦mon to perform a single move, which will be scored by the judges.

    A single move¡­ While it sounds simple, it¡¯s hard to stand out.

    This round tests the fundamental skills of the participating Coordinators. All those who can participate in the Grand Festival are already among the best Coordinators, so selecting only a few from this pool requiresprehensive evaluation and thorough effort.

    Depending on the number of participants, the number of qualifiers from the preliminary round will be capped at a certain number, which could be 64, 32, or even 16¡­

    In short, based on previouspetition practices, this is done proportionally ¡ª the more participants there are, the more people will pass the preliminary round.

    Then¡­This is the Performance Stage, which is often seen in the first round of regr Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Both of these rounds are collectively referred to as the Performance Round in the Grand Festival.

    In fact, in regr Pok¨¦mon Contests, there are even Coordinators who manage to impress the judges with just one boring move. These are undoubtedly exceptional Coordinators, using the simplest technique to outshine others who perform moreplex and extravagant routines. While it may seem less difficult, only a few people can truly see the effort behind it.

    Terrance is confident that he could impress the judges with just one move and advance to the second round, the Contest Battle. However, that would go against his original intention.

    How many Coordinators arepeting in this year¡¯s Grand Festival?

    Conservative estimates suggest that there are over a hundred, with each of them having collected five Ribbons. Among them, there must be some who have been collecting for several years. It¡¯s impossible that they are all rookies who started from scratch this year, as there aren¡¯t even enough Ribbons handed out in one year for so many Coordinators to use.

    To stand out among these hundreds of people, Terrance knows it won¡¯t be possible without putting in extra effort. The audience doesn¡¯t have the keen eyesight of the judges. No matter how dazzling a single move may be¡­ how many people would truly understand it?

    It¡¯s not just the participants¡ªeven a few Top Coordinators can appear some year. If Terrance wants to differentiate himself from them, he must make some changes.

    After the Performance Roundes the Battle Round,monly known as the Battle Stage. [TN: Contest Battle]

    This is the key to determining the Top Coordinator. The final winner will also receive the Ribbon Cup!

    ¡°It¡¯s going to be tough on you¡­¡± Terrance said to Beautifly.

    ¡°If we werepeting next year, you might not have to work this hard.¡±

    With a wry smile, he noticed that Beautifly was not discouraged at all. On the contrary, it was brimming with enthusiasm and confidence, making him secretly look forward to Beautifly¡¯s uing performance.

    This year marks a transitional period between old and new in the world of Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    In recent years, Pok¨¦mon Contests have been growing in scale. Next year, for the next Pok¨¦mon Contest, some rule changes will be made to increase its entertainment value.

    For example, in this year¡¯s Grand Festival, in the final Contest Battle round, participants could only use one Pok¨¦mon for the Contest Battle.

    However, the newly disclosed rules have changed it to a double battle format for next year¡­

    Coordinators will send out two Pok¨¦mon topete in the Contest Battle, and the coordination between these two Pok¨¦mon will better showcase the Coordinator and their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s understanding of the true essence of ¡°elegance¡±.

    ¡°For us, this might just be the best era¡­¡±

    Looking at Beautifly, Terrance chuckled. This way, the entire stage would belong to Beautifly alone.

    Having reached this point, Beautifly¡¯s wish might finallye true.

    ¡°But before that, there¡¯s still a lot of work to be done.¡±

    Just as Terrance thought, when ites to performances, he is confident that Beautifly wouldn¡¯t lose to anyone.

    Breaking through the Performance Round and advancing to the second round, the Battle Stage, is not Terrance¡¯s goal¡ªit¡¯s something he must achieve.

    However, in the Contest Battle, he would need to be cautious. If he encountered Coordinators using powerful Pok¨¦mon, there would still be risks.

    Although it¡¯s possible to use your skills to defeat an opponent, one¡¯s own strength can¡¯t be too far behind. There have been plenty of cases where weaker Pok¨¦mon, like Beautifly, helped their Trainers achieve the title of Top Coordinator, but that didn¡¯t mean Terrance would rx his standards for Beautifly.

    As long as they haven¡¯t stepped onto the Grand Festival stage yet, constantly improving themselves is the most basic requirement.

    If they couldn¡¯t even do that and lost at the Grand Festival, Terrance and Beautifly would definitely me themselves.

    ¡°Alright, you go warm up. I¡¯ll make arrangements for Castform first, and then I¡¯ll set up your training tasks.¡±

    Terrance turned his attention back to Castform.

    For now, Mismagius, Altaria, and Arcanine already have a training direction, along with corresponding training measures and methods.

    However, Castform still relied on external objects. Simple weather training was just the most conventional method, and this method wasn¡¯t producing fast enough results, which left Terrance dissatisfied.

    So, with no better option, Terrance and Castform had to continue relying on external objects, as it is still a viable path.

    But the downside of this method is¡­ if the research yields results, growth undergoes a sudden qualitative change, while slow training results in minute quantitative changes, which will eventually lead to a qualitative change through umtion¡­

    Castform was currently in this awkward situation. Only in rainy weather could it truly show its strength; in any other weather, it was merely average. To truly stand on a bigger stage, it wasn¡¯t enough.

    ¡°You know Weather Ball, so you should also try learning Sandstorm weather. Although there aren¡¯t any other moves that can synergize with Sandstorm weather, just having Weather Ball is worthwhile.¡±

    ¡°And our main goal isn¡¯t just this. The priority is to take advantage of this special environment to carefully study the Smooth Rock!¡±

    Having finally arrived at the ce which is the origin of the Smooth Rock, Terrance naturally wants to explore it thoroughly and find out how this magical rock was formed.

    Castform looked at Terrance with a mix of understanding and confusion, but when it saw the serious expression on Terrance¡¯s face, it eventually nodded.

    Sensing that Castform understood him, Terrance continued, ¡°Sunny Day and Rainy Day are easy for you to control, Hail is more difficult, and Sandstorm is the hardest. So, I don¡¯t expect you to master it in just a few days. What you need to do is use the environment here to build a connection between you and Smooth Rock.¡±

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 Chapter 292: Violent air currents: Quiver Dance

    Chapter 292: Violent air currents: Quiver Dance

    As for the finishing move that Terrance devised for Beautifly¡­ it¡¯s based on two moves and a technique.

    The moves are Gust and Quiver Dance, while the technique is Beautifly¡¯s mastery over air currents.

    To address the issue of Beautifly¡¯s offensive power and considering its own defense, Terrance concluded that improving its speed was the best course of action.

    To increase speed and agility, Beautifly¡¯s mastery of Airflow Perception and the strengthening-type moves that enhance its own stats are indispensable.

    Just like Altaria¡¯s Dragon Dance, which dramatically strengthened its battle power after using it¡ªthough that might be a slight exaggeration¡ªit¡¯s undeniable that strengthening-type moves hold high tactical value for a Pok¨¦mon.

    However, themon drawback of strengthening-type moves is the time required to prepare them. Essentially, these moves tap into and overdraw the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s maximum potential, trading it for a temporary boost in physical attributes.

    As the ¡°demand¡± increases, the difficulty of executing the move also rises.

    Moreover, if the move is interrupted midway, all efforts go to waste.

    Quiver Dance and Dragon Dance both involve a mysterious dance that awakens and delves into one¡¯s deeper-level abilities. If this process is interrupted in any way, the move will fail.In a normal battle where the opponents are evenly matched or the opponent is only slightly weaker, it is generally difficult to find an opportunity to use such strengthening-type moves.

    But Terrance wanted Beautifly to strengthen itself even in the midst of a direct confrontation!

    Altaria, due to its size, is not as agile as Beautifly, so let¡¯s not consider it for now.

    Beautifly, on the other hand, is small and nimble, making it easier to dodge attacks. If they could amplify this advantage to the point where Beautifly could maintain its agility even while performing Quiver Dance, or even increase it, Beautifly would seed.

    Even if the opponent was stronger, Beautifly could quickly be more powerful through this technique.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°A small sandstorm is approaching¡­¡±

    A storm of sand swept through, and Beautifly suddenly darted out, plunging into the raging sandstorm alone, performing its mysterious dance.

    Faced with the turbulent sandstorm, Beautifly seemed like a moth to a me, battered by the violent air currents and struggling to maintain its flight.

    But upon closer inspection, it appeared that Beautifly had entered a mysterious state. Despite being hit by sand grains in the sandstorm, most of its flight path still followed the original movements of Quiver Dance.

    However, this didn¡¯tst long. While the sand grains were small, there were too many of them. They came from all directions, pelting Beautifly relentlessly.

    Caught in the sandstorm, the powerful force of the wind greatly increased Beautifly¡¯s speed. Its figure seemed to blend into the sandstorm, moving in rhythm with the sandstorm as it swiftly performed Quiver Dance.

    Bang!

    Suddenly, a fewrger grains of sand struck Beautifly¡¯s wings, causing them to twitch violently. Looking at Beautifly¡¯s body covered in dust, Terrance checked his watch and said, ¡°You performed Quiver Dance faster than when you create your own wind, but due to the sand grains, you onlypleted about 80% of Quiver Dance.¡±

    Beautifly let out a frustrated cry, wanting to try again, but by then, the small sandstorm had already passed.

    ¡°No need to rush. There¡¯s plenty of time to train, and the ground is also covered in sand, so you can simte a sandstorm on your own for practice.¡±

    By utilizing the violent high-speed air currents, having Beautifly perform Quiver Dance in this environment will greatly enhance both the speed and agility of the move! Dodging while in Quiver Dance state wouldn¡¯t just be a dream!

    However, if Beautifly gets lost in the violent high-speed air currents and couldn¡¯t grasp the rhythm, it will fail on its own, without any need for the opponent to attack.

    ¡°Air currents are inherently unpredictable and can change due to various external factors. Even a slight p of Beautifly¡¯s wings could cause the known air currents to shift in unexpected directions.¡±

    ¡°In rtively gentle air currents, this isn¡¯t much of an issue. But in ultra-high-speed, violent air currents, trying to maintain the Quiver Dance while relying on the power of the wind, dodging the opponent, or even influencing the air currents with its moves would require extremely intense training.¡±

    Beautifly had been training for several months. Progress had been made, but not to the level that satisfied Terrance.

    In this final stretch, Terrance chose Hoenn Desert, a ce known for its frequent sandstorm weather.

    The sandstorms here were perfect for Beautifly¡¯s training. Compared to the high-speed air currents it can create on its own, the ones here were far more violent, and due to the sand grains, they were far more unpredictable, changing constantly without any pattern. At the same time, the sand grains would also affect Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance. If it could adapt to this environment and sessfully perfect Quiver Dance, the training for this technique would be consideredplete.

    After a short break, Terrance and Beautifly resumed training.

    Depending on the environment, the time it took Beautifly to perform Quiver Dance varied.

    Under normal conditions, it would take more than twice as long for Beautifly to perform Quiver Dancepared to when it was using the air currents in the sandstorm to assist it.

    By harnessing the power of the wind, Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance took on a more passive quality. However, Beautifly was still sensing and adapting to the shifting air currents, using them as a tool to speed up its Quiver Dance.

    Amid the chaotic, turbulent air currents of the sandstorm, Beautifly, while in its Quiver Dance state, cautiously dodged therger sand grains. At the same time, under the barrage of smaller sand grains, it focused intently on observing the changes in air currents to find the most optimal path for Quiver Dance.

    Sometimes, Terrance couldn¡¯t help butment. If Quiver Dance was a deduction problem, you could solve it step by step, but it would never be as fast as using a shortcut.

    They chose a shortcut, immersing themselves in a sea of information¡ªsome useful, some not. This information might help them solve the deduction problem, saving time, but it might also disturb them, leading them down the wrong path. Currently, what Beautifly was doing is sifting through this vast amount of information to find the one piece that will be most helpful, allowing it to solve the deduction problem faster.

    The air current perception training they had done in the past now acted like a ¡°search tool,¡± helping Beautifly quickly identify the changes in air currents that are most beneficial for Quiver Dance and make use of them.

    In the sandstorm, the sand grains served as a stand-in for an opponent¡¯s ¡°moves,¡± constantly interfering with Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance. In such an environment, Beautifly went from failure to sess to gradually making progress, embarking on rounds of difficult training.

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 Chapter 293: Unknown place

    Chapter 293: Unknown ce

    Hoenn Desert, outside a ruin.

    A rock was fixed to the ground, while countless grains of sand swirled around it, forming a small vortex.

    Nearby, a Pok¨¦mon with vibrant wings pped continuously, controlling this mini dust storm, gradually making itrger.

    As more sand from the surrounding terrain joined in, the air currents intensified, and this mini dust storm slowly grew into a small-scale sandstorm.

    Underneath this miniature sandstorm, a gray, droplet-like Pok¨¦mon was straining itself, seemingly trying hard to sense something. It asionally looked up but immediately got a mouthful of dirt, its body getting dirty, and its expression shifted ufortably.

    After cooperating for a long time, a small dot of light slowly appeared in front of the gray Pok¨¦mon. This yellowish dot, visible to Terrance, gradually grewrger, from a minuscule dot to the size of a grain of sand, and then to the size of a fingernail. Finally, with a small burst, the yellowish sphere exploded, leaving the two Pok¨¦mon and Terrance staring at each other in surprise.

    ¡°Did it seed?¡±

    Terrance looked at Castform, surprised.

    The current weather wasn¡¯t exactly a sandstorm, but somehow, with the help of Smooth Rock, some sand, and Beautifly¡¯s Gust, Castform actually managed to unleash a Rock-type Weather Ball¡­¡°From Castform¡¯s understanding¡­the mini-environment created by the Gust and the sand match the definition of ¡®abnormal weather¡¯¡­¡±

    ¡°But what does the Weather Ball rely on to judge, and where does it absorb the energy from?¡±

    Terrance nced at the Smooth Rock and frowned. In previous experiments with Beautifly and Castform, the pseudo-sandstorm Beautifly created could not help Castform produce a Rock-type Weather Ball without the Smooth Rock.

    ¡°Temperature? Humidity? No¡­ that¡¯s not it.¡±

    ¡°Looks like we¡¯ll need to run another test.¡±

    After the second test, while Terrance was deep in thought, he was suddenly interrupted by Mismagius.

    ¡°You found signs of excavation?¡±

    This ruin wasn¡¯t the first ce Terrance had visited. After training at the previous location for a while, they had moved on to the next destination.

    In addition to having Mismagius observe the surroundings, Terrance had given it anothermand: to search for signs of excavation or digging.

    ording to Terrance¡¯s knowledge, Smooth Rock originated from this desert. Since it was found here, it was worth investigating the environment that nurtured it.

    ¡°Lead the way.¡±

    Nodding toward Mismagius, the Pok¨¦mon let out an incantation-like cry and disyed an image to Terrance.

    It roughly showed that there were several Pok¨¦mon habitats ahead, warning Terrance to tread carefully.

    After stowing the Smooth Rock in his backpack and recalling Castform and Beautifly into their Pok¨¦ Balls, Terrance began following Mismagius in the direction of what could be Smooth Rock¡¯s ce of origin.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Countless grains of sand fell from the cracks of the ruins. Due to the frequent sandstorms, most areas inside the ruins were filled with sand and dust.

    Looking at a small covered pit in front of him, Terrance immediately noticed signs of human excavation.

    He released Beautifly once more to clear away the surrounding sand, revealing a tiny pit in front of him.

    ¡°Just one?¡±

    Looking around, it seemed there was only this one pit. Taking out the Smooth Rock andparing it, he found that the size didn¡¯t quite match.

    But the shape of the pit was very simr to the base of the Smooth Rock. Terrance felt that there was a more than 60% chance that the Smooth Rock had been dug out from here.

    ¡°So hard¡­¡±

    He poked the ground forcefully and grimaced in pain. It seemed this spot wasn¡¯t much different from the rest of the ruins.

    However¡­there is still a need to further verify.

    ¡°Come out, Castform.¡±

    Although Castform hasn¡¯t yet learned to create a sandstorm, this doesn¡¯t affect its Weather Ball from sensing the surrounding environment and thus granting it a different type.

    ¡°Beautifly.¡±

    After Terrance gave a series ofmands, Beautifly, just like before, started using the limited amount of sand in the area to simte a sandstorm as much as possible.

    Meanwhile, Terrance wrapped up the Smooth Rock, retreated to a distance, and watched Castform¡¯s changes.

    At Terrance¡¯s signal, Castform burrowed into the spot where the Smooth Rock might have been excavated. Its entire body sank into the ground, entering a state of deep concentration.

    A moment passed.

    ¡°No¡­ way!¡±

    Terrance had approached this experiment with a trial-and-error mindset, but as Castform began gathering small yellowish-brown light spots, he lost his calm.

    ¡°It worked?¡±

    Quickly pulling the Smooth Rock from his backpack, Terrance confirmed that, at this distance, the Smooth Rock should not have had any effect. He had already tested this!

    ¡°What is going on?¡±

    Watching the Weather Ball growrger andrger, it didn¡¯t reach the size it would have under the influence of Smooth Rock, but its unique type confirmed that Castform recognized this ce as a sandstorm environment.

    How was this even possible?

    Terrance shook his head vigorously at the low-quality, simted sandstorm Beautifly had created.

    In his previous experiments, the results were as follows:

    In the first test, with Beautifly simting a sandstorm alone, Castform failed to produce a Rock-type Weather Ball.

    In the second test, when close to the Smooth Rock, Castform sessfully created a Rock-type Weather Ball.

    In the third test, from a distance with the Smooth Rock, Castform failed again to produce a Rock-type Weather Ball.

    And now, in thistest test, with Castform burrowed into the spot where the Smooth Rock was likely excavated¡ªa location that might have nurtured the Smooth Rock¡ªCastform sessfully created a Rock-type Weather Ball once more!

    ¡°Even though the control variables aren¡¯t perfect¡­¡± Terrance muttered to himself.

    Still, this ce, which may have nurtured a rare item like Smooth Rock, clearly hides something incredible! After all, the Smooth Rock is no less extraordinary than evolutionary stones. It stands to reason that a ce capable of producing such treasures wouldn¡¯t be ordinary.

    ¡°Haven¡¯t those researchers or Professors considered this angle?¡± Terrance stroked his chin. Even though he got the clue due to Castform¡¯s move, he found it hard to believe that the people who excavated the Smooth Rock hadn¡¯t conducted a thorough investigation.

    However, apart from the signs of digging, there didn¡¯t seem to be any significant damage to the area.

    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because of the environment¡­ This ruin might not be suitable forrge-scale excavation, or maybe they didn¡¯t have enough information about the environment that can nurture the Smooth Rock to act recklessly. Or perhaps they have already fully investigated other areas but found nothing of value.¡±

    ¡°But regardless of the oue, I want to find out the reason why the ce that produced these four magical stones¡ªSmooth Rock, Damp Rock, Heat Rock, and Icy Rock¡ªis able to do so. If I can figure that out, it might help Castform in its training¡­¡±

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 Chapter 294 *Title Hidden*

    Chapter 294 *Title Hidden*

    However, this was not the right time for Terrance to delve into the secrets of the Smooth Rock¡¯s origin. He didn¡¯t have the time, nor was he certain about anything. The reason for others¡¯ hesitation was probably the same as his own concern.

    If he wasn¡¯t fully prepared, he wouldn¡¯t act recklessly.

    After experimenting with Castform and Beautifly a few more times, they took note of the location and quietly withdrew.

    Now, Beautifly is able to perform Quiver Dance even within a small-scale sandstorm, taking only about three breaths of time. In battles, for such an abnormal move like Quiver Dance, shortening the time to this extent is already quite terrifying.

    ¡°There¡¯s not much time left.¡±

    Calcting the time remaining before the Grand Festival, Terrance estimated that staying here for one more week was the limit.

    ¡°Let¡¯s head to the nearby ruins; from there, we can make our way back to Mauville City.¡±

    The vast desert stretched endlessly, rolling with dunes. Amid it, a person seemed so small. Under the scorching sun, the desert emitted waves of heat, making it hard even to breathe.

    Terrance¡¯s figure, like a tiny dot, moved steadily under the blistering heat.In the desert, timing your actions is crucial. Heatstroke and dehydration were deadly threats in the desert.

    ¡°Altaria, I¡¯ll need your help.¡±

    After walking for some time, whenever the heat became unbearable, Terrance would call out Altaria. It would use Ice Beam to create arge block of ice, which Terrance would then fashion into a makeshift ¡°bolster¡±, absorbing the chill as he continued onward.

    ¡°I¡­.fu*k¡­!¡±

    Just as Terrance was making his way forward, he suddenly stopped and tossed the ice block aside, his whole face contorting¡­¡­

    The relentless sun zed down like fire, roasting the desert like a furnace. Suddenly, a whirlwind appeared in the distance, lifting the sand high into the air like a rising column of smoke, spinning wildly across the desert. Waves of sand surged forward as if an invisible giant hand was peeling away the desertyer byyer.

    ¡°A massive sandstorm¡­¡±

    Ruffling his golden hair, Terrance revealed an exasperated expression. He quickly took out Altaria¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball and bolted.

    Leaping onto Altaria¡¯s back, the two dashed quickly in the direction they hade from.

    Massive sandstorms were rare urrences in the Hoenn Desert. Running into such weather, Terrance¡¯s way forward was blocked¡ªhis luck couldn¡¯t have been worse. Had he done something to anger the heavens?

    Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~

    Altaria flew swiftly, carrying Terrance through the countless grains of sand in the air. While high-speed flight through the desert wasn¡¯t exactly a pleasant experience, it was far better than facing the enormous sandstorm.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Three dayster, Terrance hid in the ruins where he had originally taken shelter, not daring to venture out. He wasn¡¯t sure if the sandstorm had passed.

    Generally, storms of this scale onlysted a few days, no more than ten at most. Staying in a building should keep him safe¡­

    The ruins were quite durable, making it difficult to damage from the outside, which was why they had stood tall in the desert for hundreds of years without any problems.

    Terrance sent out Mismagius again to scout. That seemed to be its mission, but no other Pok¨¦mon was more suited to the task.

    Thanks to the structure of a Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s body, Mismagius could easily pass through the solid stone walls.

    Whether it was avoiding danger or protecting itself in the wild, Mismagius was better at it than any of Terrance¡¯s other Pok¨¦mon.

    In another ce¡­

    ¡°Mis~magius~?¡±

    Mismagius, gliding along the walls of the ruins, suddenly froze, hearing several footsteps.

    It quickly concealed itself, observing every movement around it.

    ¡°Shinji, why did wee to this godforsaken ce?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to make money?!¡±

    Shinji shot a mocking nce and said, ¡°This is valuable information. I¡¯m giving you a chance by bringing you along.¡±

    ¡°Tch~ You probably can¡¯t handle this alone, huh?¡±

    ¡°Not long ago, someone spotted a Trapinch in a ruin within the desert. Trapinch¡¯s final evolution, Flygon, is an extremely rare Pok¨¦mon. Even its first form, Trapinch, can fetch a price on the ck market that can rival a Starter Pok¨¦mon issued by the Hoenn League.¡±

    ¡°Trapinch?!¡± Shugo eximed in surprise, but then shook his head and said, ¡°It¡¯s no secret that Trapinch lives in this desert. Many people havee here to look for them. Is there any point in using too?¡±

    ¡°Of course, I have solid information!¡± Shinji responded. ¡°Trying to find a single Trapinch in such a vast desert is nothing but a fool¡¯s dream. However, the ruin I mentioned is home to a whole group of Trapinch¡ªthere are at least dozens of them!¡±

    ¡°Even if we only manage to capture half of them, that would be enough for us to make a good profit!¡±

    ¡°But that ruin is difficult to find. I only learned of this ce by chance. It¡¯s said that this ruin appears and disappears on its own, never staying in one fixed location. While many Trapinch live there, no one outside knows about it.¡±

    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the recentmotion that brought a lot of Trainers here, this secret might still be unknown.¡±

    ¡°Then¡­ Brother Shinji, have you found the exact location of that disappearing ruin?!¡± Shugo asked excitedly.

    ¡°No, but I do know what makes this ruin different from the others. Even if people enter it, they might think it¡¯s just an ordinary ruin, not realizing¡­ well, let¡¯s call it ¡®Mirage Ruins¡¯ for now.¡±

    ¡°This information came from two people who identally entered the Mirage Ruins twice. When they came out for a quick drink of water, the massive ruin they had been leaning against suddenly vanished with a loud noise. From this, it¡¯s clear that the difference isn¡¯t on the outside of the ruin, but within. Inside the Mirage Ruins live Pok¨¦mon unlike those found in other ruins!¡±

    ¡°As long as we confirm that we¡¯ve entered the Mirage Ruins, if we stay inside for a while, we¡¯ll eventually find the Trapinch that live there.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s amazing.¡±

    While the two were talking, Shinji¡¯s expression suddenly changed. ¡°Someone¡¯s spying on us.¡±

    Beneath Shinji¡¯s feet, a Gengar that had been hiding in his shadow suddenly leapt out, and then with a wicked and eerie smile, it formed a Shadow Ball and hurled it toward the wall ahead.

    The Pok¨¦mon on the wall, sensing the threat, quickly retaliated by forming its own Shadow Ball andunched it as a counter attack. At the same time, an incantation was cast, causing Shinji and Shugo to cry out in surprise as they covered their eyes, suddenly unable to move. Panicking, they shouted, ¡°Gengar, protect us!¡±

    Meanwhile, the hidden Pok¨¦mon took the opportunity to quickly fly off into the distance.

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    Chapter 295 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°I understand. Youe back first.¡±

    After Mismagius quickly ryed everything it saw and heard to Terrance through an illusion, Terrance nodded and recalled Mismagius to avoid being detected by Gengar.

    ¡°Poachers? Or just a Trainer trying to make money by selling Pok¨¦mon¡­¡±

    Terrance shook his head. He didn¡¯t really care which it was, but if it implicated him, that would be a problem. He hoped these people had some sense.

    Tap, tap, tap.

    Before long, two figures following two Pok¨¦mon arrived at his location.

    The first thing they saw was a boy with a Beautifly by his side. ¡°Excuse me, have you seen a Mismagius?¡±

    Terrance ¡°identally¡± discovered them, and asked in confusion, ¡°Mismagius? What¡¯s that?¡±

    ¡°Tch, a Trainer who hasn¡¯t been outside Hoenn, huh¡­¡± Shinji cursed silently in his mind, then said, ¡°Never mind. You¡¯re a Trainer, right? What are you doing here? This desert is quite dangerous.¡±¡°I heard there were Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon like Baltoy here, so I came to catch one,¡± Terrance randomly made up an excuse.

    ¡°Baltoy?¡± Shinji and Shugo exchanged nces and shook their heads. Such an unpopr Pok¨¦mon wasn¡¯t easy to train and didn¡¯t have much value.

    It wasn¡¯t nearly as intriguing as the Mismagius that had used a special move earlier.

    ¡°It seems there are no Baltoy in these ruins. I think I¡¯ll leave,¡± Terrance said, ncing at the time.

    Shinji and Shugo gave a perfunctory response to Terrance before saying, ¡°Alright, take care.¡±

    Once out of their sight and certain no Pok¨¦mon was watching, Terrance shrugged and chuckled to himself. Was he seriously expecting some dramatic ¡°murder for treasure¡± situation to unfold? He was clearly overthinking things.

    ¡°Or maybe they just think Beautifly isn¡¯t worth much.¡± Looking at the innocent-faced Beautifly, Terrance grinned. ¡°Three days have passed; the sandstorm should have cleared by now, right?¡±

    But as Terrance approached the entrance to the ruins, a wave of yellowish sand swept toward him from the distance, causing his expression to darken instantly.

    ¡°Again?¡±

    Could he really be this unlucky?

    Staring at the iing sandstorm, Terrance took a deep breath and retreated back into the ruins. After a while, Shinji and Shugo also confirmed that this ce wasn¡¯t the ¡°Mirage Ruins¡± and, unable to find the Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon they were looking for, prepared to leave.

    ¡°Uh, why are you still here?¡± Shugo asked, surprised to see Terrance.

    ¡°Just go outside and see for yourself¡­..¡±

    ¡°The sandstorm is too severe; we can¡¯t walk through it.¡± Terrance pointed and said.

    Shinji and Shugo were shocked. They hurried outside, only to find that the ruins werepletely surrounded by a sea of swirling sand, making it impossible to leave.

    Shinji cursed under his breath, unsure of how long they¡¯d be trapped here.

    ¡°We have enough food, but we¡¯re running low on water. Luckily, we have Water-type Pok¨¦mon,¡± Shugo said.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Three hourster.

    Terrance found himself stuck in the same ce with the two of them, waiting for the sandstorm to pass.

    Although he didn¡¯t particrly enjoy theirpany, the situation left him no choice.

    ¡°The storm has cleared.¡±

    After a long time, Shugo, who had gone out to check, shouted, ¡°It¡¯s finally over!¡±

    The sandstorm, which had raged for hours around the ruins, had finally dissipated. The three of them were overjoyed, relieved that the wait hadn¡¯t been too long¡ªit was the best oue they could¡¯ve hoped for.

    The trio made their way to the outskirts of the ruins, but instead of seeing the endless desert, what met their eyes was a stone tower-shaped structure.

    ¡°This is¡­?¡±

    Terrance was stunned. The tower looked simr in material to the other ruins, but its shape was slightly different. But the main question was¡ªwhy had a ruin suddenly appeared here?!

    He clearly remembered that there was nothing here when he first came!

    After the sandstorm passed, leaving a mess in its wake, a tower-like structure suddenly appeared. A four-story, yellowish-brown tower stood in the endless sea of sand.

    ¡°It¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s the Mirage Ruins!¡±

    Shinji suddenly shouted in excitement, ¡°Lucky! Looks like this sandstorm wasn¡¯t totally useless after all. We got so lucky!¡±

    Mirage Ruins?

    Upon hearing Shinji¡¯s exmation, Terrance immediately recalled Mismagius¡¯ warning, and became alert, ¡°Is this the ce they mentioned, where arge number of Trapinch reside?¡±

    At this moment, Shinji and Shugo noticed that there was a stranger with them, and their moods couldn¡¯t help but sink: ¡°Damn it, there¡¯s a hindrance.¡±

    They hadn¡¯t thought of Terrance as a problem earlier, but now that their own interests were at stake, both of them feared that Terrance might also be curious about the Mirage Ruins.

    ¡°Mirage Ruins? Do you know anything about this tower that suddenly appeared?¡± Terrance asked, pretending to be unaware.

    ¡°Heh¡­ Yeah, I happen to know a bit. It¡¯s not much different from other ruins, but it randomly appears in different parts of the desert, which is why its name has ¡®Mirage¡¯ in it,¡± Shinji exined.

    ¡°Is that so? Then there could be Baltoy inside too!¡± Terrance said, feigning excitement.

    ¡°Well¡­ there¡¯s that possibility, but¡­¡± Shinji¡¯s lips twitched slightly.

    ¡°In that case, we¡¯re curious about this ruin too. Why don¡¯t we go in together?¡± In the end, Shinji, not wanting to raise any suspicion, let out a frustrated sigh and said.

    Terrance gazed at the stone tower named ¡°Mirage¡± in shock. Though he didn¡¯t care about Trapinch or was truly after Baltoy, the sudden appearance of this stone tower had deeply piqued his curiosity.

    What kind of power allowed this tower to move freely through the desert?

    And what sort of ancient civilization was so magnificent that it could build such a magical structure¡­?

    ¡°There¡¯s something strange here, something secret, something valuable¡­¡±

    Convinced by this belief, Terrance nced at the two people with unnatural expressions but didn¡¯t pay them much attention. He had already made up his mind¡ªhe was going into this Mirage Ruins.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    A bright beam of light swept through the ruins as Terrance shone his shlight around. Though this ce was much brighter than other ruins, it was still not very friendly to human eyes.

    If he didn¡¯t use the shlight, he could still see the path, but it wouldn¡¯t be as clear.

    Beautifly, unaffected by the lighting conditions, hovered gently beside Terrance, protecting him. After a while, they came across a fork in the path. Terrance suggested, ¡°Why don¡¯t we split up? There are two paths here.¡±

    ¡°Fine,¡± Shinji nodded. He didn¡¯t want too much interaction with Terrance anyway. They weren¡¯t on the same side, and their goals differed. Parting ways early would be beneficial for everyone.

    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen a ruin like this before. Interesting¡­¡± Terrance muttered as he walked down one of the side paths. Now that he was alone, he continued through the dim ruins. He didn¡¯t know how long he had been walking when he suddenly cried out¡ªhe had hurt his foot. It seemed he¡¯d been careless and hadn¡¯t watched his step, identally kicking a stone.

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    Chapter 296 *Title Hidden*

    ¡°Ugh~¡±

    Terrance initially thought it was some kind of treasure, but when he picked it up, it turned out to be a weathered piece of¡­ some Pok¨¦mon¡¯s droppings.

    ¡°¡­ ¡± The experience was extremely unpleasant.

    Skirting around it, Terrance continued walking, trying to find something new and interesting, but didn¡¯te across anything of significance.

    Especially when he remembered hearing from the two people that the ruins were supposed to be home to many Trapinch, but up until now, let alone a Trapinch, he hadn¡¯t even seen a single moving creature.

    The silence was eerie!

    As he walked, Terrance noticed something that looked like a staircase leading upwards, but a heavy feeling inexplicably washed over him.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡±

    Sensing the surrounding changes, Beautifly let out a startled cry. Following Beautifly¡¯s gaze, Terrance saw that all the sand grains on the ground had begun to tremble slightly, and suddenly his mind went nk.¡°What now?!¡±

    Terrance blurted out, quickly summoning Arcanine and leaping onto its back to make a hasty retreat.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    As Terrance was making his escape, there was a loud explosion, and countless shes of light appeared in front of them, briefly illuminating the scene.

    ¡°Boom~~¡±

    A thick pir of me, glowing red, shot forth. Arcanine abruptly ¡°braked,¡± and their eyes widened as they watched what was happening in front of them.

    ¡°It¡¯s those two¡­¡±

    The ¡°Trapinch duo¡± was being chased by a Pok¨¦mon, attacking it as they ran. But their attacks were nothing more than a light tickle to the Pok¨¦mon, not doing any real damage.

    The Pok¨¦mon¡¯s body was made entirely of gray and orange rocks, with seven orange dots forming an ¡°H¡± shaped pattern on its head. Its two massive rocky arms were swinging wildly, causing huge tremors.

    Seeing the Pok¨¦mon before him, Terrance¡¯s heart trembled. Why the fu*k did it look so familiar?

    ¡°Regirock?!¡±

    It¡¯s hiding in the Mirage Tower?!

    ¡°Run! Don¡¯t just stand there¡ª¡±

    Shinji and Shugo spotted Terrance ahead of them and shouted, ¡°Oh my god, what a disaster!¡±

    Terrance has first-hand experience of Regirock¡¯s strength. In such a confined space, and with none of them properly prepared, there was only one possible oue: getting beaten up one-sidedly.

    Terrance nced over and saw a ziken cautiously trying to block Regirock. But along with the ¡°Trapinch duo,¡± there was also a Pok¨¦mon that looked like arge, yellow, chubby creature, running along while clutching three fossils.

    Without hesitation, Terrance quicklymanded Arcanine to carry him away at full speed.

    Boom!!

    Just as Shinji and Shugo arrived, Regirockunched a full-force attack at the entrance of the ruins. Stone debris flew everywhere, blocking the way out. However, with an explosion of mes, sharp ws wrapped in bandages broke through the obstacle before swiftly returning to the duo¡¯s side.

    ¡°ziken, thank goodness you¡¯re okay.¡±

    The Trapinch duo looked pale and shaken, the shock from their near-death experience still lingering. It had been too dangerous.

    ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here¡­¡± Shugo eximed: ¡°This shit*y ruin isn¡¯t worth it. I don¡¯t even want to capture Trapinch anymore.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, but it¡¯s not like we¡¯re leaving empty-handed¡­¡± Shinji¡¯s eyes glinted.

    The duo, who were just about to climb the ruins, heard a noise and went to investigate. Unexpectedly, they suddenly fell underground. The sudden change caught them off guard, but fortunately, their Pok¨¦mon caught them, preventing any injury.

    The underground level¡­

    Mirage Ruins had an underground level! They were the first to discover it by ident!

    This left the two ecstatic, and as they continued forward, they suddenly stumbled upon three Pok¨¦mon fossils!

    Nowadays, Pok¨¦mon fossils have be luxury items and are incredibly valuable. Ever since the Devon Corporation made initial breakthroughs in fossil revival technology, they had been buying up all kinds of Pok¨¦mon fossils, regardless of species or condition, and the prices have remained high, driving many people crazy.

    Just pick up a couple of rocks and sell them to Devon, and you could make a fortune!

    ¡°Good stuff¡­¡±

    The moment they picked up the fossils, Shinji and Shugo immediately began to make ns to sell them. It was a much more ¡°legit¡± business than selling Pok¨¦mon, at least they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about not having the right channels.

    However, shortly after, they were suddenly attacked by Regirock and had to run for their lives. With the help of their Pok¨¦mon, they easily managed to make it back to a path that led outside, but Regirock wouldn¡¯t give up the chase.

    Additionally, it¡¯s worth mentioning that the fossils are extremely heavy. Two of them weren¡¯t too bad, but one of them was ridiculously heavy, and they couldn¡¯t carry it while running. So, they had no choice but to call out a Fighting-type Pok¨¦mon to help.

    This led to the scene Terrance witnessed, where the ¡°Trapinch duo¡± was fleeing the ruins together.

    The duo was terrified, but finally being able to escape the ruins gave them some relief. Just as they prepared to run away, a series of loud booms echoed, and even Terrance¡¯s expression changed. Massive tremors sent countless rocks flying, creating an overwhelming and awe-inspiring sight that made them all swallow nervously.

    ¡°Arcanine, return!¡±

    Terrance quickly tapped Altaria¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball. In a sh of red light, Altaria appeared and immediately unleashed a Dragon Breath, while its front ws gathered bluish-purple energy to block the iing attacks that could harm Terrance.

    As for Arcanine, the desert terrain wasn¡¯t suitable for it, so he had to recall it.

    While Terrance was scrambling to defend himself, the ¡°Trapinch duo¡± was also desperately fending off attacks. Compared to Terrance, the area they were in was hit much harder, especially Hariyama, who was carrying the fossils and was sent flying by an attack.

    The duo¡¯s Pok¨¦mon focused mainly on protecting the two Trainers, but Hariyama, who was carrying the fossils, unfortunately came under attack. Not only did it lose the fossils, but it also sustained some injuries.

    With a loud crash, Regirock emerged from Mirage Ruins. Even though it had no facial features, Terrance and the others could sense its menacing aura.

    ¡°Come out, Pidgeot!¡±

    Sensing the situation was dire, Shinji took a deep breath¡ªonly to almost choke on the sand¡ªthen quickly grabbed Shugo as they both mounted Pidgeot.

    ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t bring a Flying-type Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Shugo said.

    ¡°This isn¡¯t the time to talk about that! Hurry and tell Hariyama to pick up the fossils; even if it¡¯s just one piece¡± Shinji said seriously.

    Hariyama hadn¡¯tpletely lost consciousness. Thanks to Pok¨¦ Balls, Trainers could easily recall their Pok¨¦mon, but fossils were a different story.

    As Hariyama picked up the fossils, it nced toward its Trainer. By the time it had all three fossils in its arms again, Pidgeot had alreadynded beside it.

    ¡°Toss away the heaviest one. Pidgeot won¡¯t be able to carry it,¡± Shinji immediately decided, not letting greed cloud his judgment.

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 Chapter 297: Heavy fossil

    Chapter 297: Heavy fossil

    Seeing that Regirock was about tounch another round of attacks, Shinji and Shugo quickly took a fossil each from Hariyama. As for the heaviest one, which weighed more than both of thembined, there was no way Pidgeot could carry it away in this situation.

    ¡°We¡¯ll have to throw it away¡­ but two fossils are still good enough,¡± Shinji consoled himself.

    Who knew Regirock would appear?!

    ¡­

    ¡­

    The orange circr dots on Regirock¡¯s head, forming an ¡°H¡± pattern, began to sh. Regirock swung its two massive rocky arms, condensing countless fragments of stone into a colossal ¡°Ancient Power¡± that pulsated with an intense earthy yellow hue, then hurled it forcefully in Terrance¡¯s direction.

    Nearby, Terrance was also contemting making an escape. At this point, it seemed like riding Altaria and fleeing was the only option.

    As for facing Regirock head-on, perhaps he could use other Pok¨¦mon to stall it, allowing Altaria to perform Dragon Dance to its maximum andunch a powerful attack. But in the current situation, this doesn¡¯t seem very meaningful¡­

    Even if there was a chance to capture Regirock, the associated risks weren¡¯t worth it for Terrance.¡°Altaria, Dragon Pulse!¡±

    A bluish-purple dragon-shaped energy beam rushed out, sweeping up the surrounding grains of sand as it charged at the iing Ancient Power.

    Boom!

    With a loud explosion, the Ancient Power shattered, but the countless rocks still maintained their momentum, hurtling towards Terrance.

    Terrance remained calm. Beautifly, already prepared, was just about to weave a protective web when, in the next moment, a ming figure darted past. With incredible speed, it kicked away the iing rocks, leaving none behind.

    ¡°Pid~geot!¡±

    Pidgeot paused briefly beside Terrance, and Shinji quickly said, ¡°This Regirock is too strong, we need to escape now! Can your Altaria manage it?¡±

    Terrance was taken aback. Hadn¡¯t these two left yet? And they still had the leisure to care about him?

    Even though he knew their goal was to sell Pok¨¦mon, the fact that they hadn¡¯t lost their basic humanity made Terrance see them in a better light.

    ¡°No problem, you two go ahead. Altaria and I can escape!¡± Terrance replied.

    Seeing this, the two said nothing more. They had already done their best to warn Terrance, and staying any longer would only put them at risk. Without further dy, they recalled their Pok¨¦mon, nodded at Terrance, and quickly flew off on Pidgeot!

    However, no one realized that Regirock¡¯s gaze had been locked on the two of them the whole time!

    ¡°Big guy¡­ if we really were to fight seriously, it won¡¯t end well for either of us¡­¡± Terrance muttered to himself.

    It had been a few months since the first encounter with Regirock, and Terrance had grown much stronger.

    Even though he might still not be a match for Regirock, he also wasn¡¯t a pushover anymore that can be easily crushed!

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡±

    ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡±

    However, it clearly wasn¡¯t paying much attention to Terrance, who was alone.

    Moreover¡­

    ¡°You don¡¯t recognize me, not even Altaria¡­¡±

    A memory like a fish¡ª

    That was the feeling Regirock gave Terrance. It seemed much less ¡°intelligent¡± than when they first met, giving Terrance the feeling that it was dumb.

    ¡°What happened during this time? Even its attacks have be much slower¡­¡±

    Terrance, Altaria, and Beautifly stared at Regirock. After a while, Terrance called out Castform.

    To deal with Regirock, thebination of these two Pok¨¦mon was the best fit!

    What surprised Terrance was that after one attack, Regirock didn¡¯t immediatelyunch another. Instead, with a ¡°Regi~~rock¡ª¡ª¡± cry, it quickly burrowed into the ground, and along with the massive Mirage Tower, sank into the earth. Terrance hurriedly mounted Altaria and took to the sky, fearing that Regirock might use ¡°Dig¡± attack.

    Three minutester¡­

    Terrance looked around in confusion. Other than the blowing sand, everything was silent.

    ¡°Did Regirock retreat?¡±

    ¡°And¡­.Mirage Ruins has also disappeared along with it¡­.¡±

    Regirock¡¯s decision to burrow into the desert instead of continuing its attack left Terrance both shocked and puzzled. He couldn¡¯t figure out Regirock¡¯s intentions, but after waiting for ten more minutes with no sign of an attack, he gradually let his guard down. In the end, Terrance sighed and decided it was best to leave.

    With Altaria¡¯s flight capabilities, it wouldn¡¯t take long to leave the desert. Knowing that Regirock was still in the desert, Terrance didn¡¯t feel like staying any longer, a chill running down his spine.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Altaria¡­¡±

    Recalling Castform, Terrance took out a Pok¨¦ Ball, ready to recall Beautifly as well. But to his surprise, Beautifly let out a few cries, trying to alert Terrance to something.

    A thin, straight thread of silk was spat out by Beautifly, wrapping around a stone beneath them. As Altaria descended slowly, Terrance was slightly surprised: ¡°Is this the thing Hariyama was holding? They didn¡¯t take it all?¡±

    It was a fossil, about half the length of Terrance¡¯s arm, but it was surprisingly heavy. Beautifly had been pulling at it with String Shot for a while, but the fossil hadn¡¯t budged much.

    Terrance tugged on the silk and estimated, ¡®This must weigh as much as a ¡®big guy¡¯!¡¯

    It was incredible how such a small fossil could be so heavy!

    ¡°I remember that Hariyama seemed to be holding more than one fossil. Did they discard this one because it was too heavy?¡±

    Terrance thought for a moment. Given Pidgeot¡¯s carrying capacity, carrying two people plus this stone would have made flying through the sandstorm region very difficult.

    Shinji¡¯s decision was correct. If they had taken this fossil along and encountered even a small sandstorm, they might have been wiped out.

    However, little did they know, just after they left, Regirock retreated on its own. If they knew, would they regret abandoning the fossil?

    ¡°Could it be from a Pok¨¦mon no one¡¯s ever seen before?¡±

    Although the fossil was very heavy, without any external threats now, Terrance naturally wasn¡¯t about to leave it behind. The fossil resembled a curled-up Pok¨¦mon, but its exact shape was unclear due to severe weathering. However, it was most likely a Rock-type Pok¨¦mon. The fossil was irregr in shape, with two areas featuring diamond-shaped indentations for unknown reasons.

    Carrying the fossil wouldn¡¯t be difficult for Altaria. Terrancended for a moment, and Altaria began performing Dragon Dance. After two rounds of Dragon Dance, Altaria¡¯s strength and speed increased significantly. He struggled for a moment but eventually lifted the fossil and climbed back onto Altaria¡¯s back. Surprisingly, Altaria didn¡¯t seem strained at all and handled it with ease.

    That¡¯s the benefit of stat-boosting moves¡­ In the wild, you can do whatever you want without restrictions. If Pidgeot had Dragon Dance, Shinji and hispanion wouldn¡¯t have had to abandon the fossil due to its weight.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go. Beautifly¡¯s training isplete, so there¡¯s no reason to stay in the desert.¡±

    ¡°However, the Mirage Ruins and Regirock are still a mystery. I¡¯ll return and investigate further once I¡¯ve gotten stronger.¡±

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 Chapter 298: Returning to Slateport City

    Chapter 298: Returning to teport City

    It didn¡¯t take Terrance much effort to bring the fossil from the desert, but once he reached a popted area, Altaria could no longer help him carry it.

    With Terrance¡¯s strength, he could barely manage to carry such a fossil, but it was extremely exhausting¡ªafter ten minutes of walking, his arms were already sore.

    Currently, both the Cinnabar Lab and Devon Corporation research teams possess technology that can revive Pok¨¦mon fossils, which has sparked a bit of a ¡°fossil craze.¡±

    The differences between ancient and modern Pok¨¦mon is a topic worth exploring in various fields. Among the Pok¨¦mon fossils, many belong to species that are now extinct, which adds even more value to these fossils.

    Terrance remembered that Devon Corporation¡¯s first fossil revival was showcased a year ago. It was a sub-fossil of a Geodude, buried deep underground thousands of years ago due to a disaster.

    A sub-fossil refers to a fossil from a rtively more recent time period.

    The sessful revival of Geodude marked another disy of Devon Corporation¡¯s impressive foundation. Since then, Devon has published numerous results, and amon trait among the revived fossils has emerged.

    Due to being revived from fossils, the Fossil Pok¨¦mon all are part Rock-type. These Pok¨¦mon are notoriously difficult to raise, and while a few are extinct species, the majority still have records of existing habitats.

    In other words, whether the fossil in Terrance¡¯s possession belonged to an existing species or an extinct ancient Pok¨¦mon, if it could be revived, it would likely be a Rock-type.Terrance originally wanted to contact Steven, since Devon was his family¡¯spany. However, considering that Steven might be busy, he only sent an email with a few questions.

    To Terrance¡¯s surprise, Steven responded quickly and even provided him with a contact.

    Researcher Kennard, one of the lead researchers in Devon¡¯s fossil research team. Since Steven wasn¡¯t very knowledgeable in this area, he directly introduced Terrance to the relevant expert.

    After thinking over what to ask, Terrance finally dialed the contact number.

    Since Steven had made the introduction, Kennard was happy to assist Terrance. Based on Terrance¡¯s description, Kennard judged that it was likely aplete sub-fossil. Additionally, reviving an ancient Pok¨¦mon requires itsplete fossil, from which the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s genes are extracted and reassembled into Pok¨¦mon. However, the revived Pok¨¦mon wouldn¡¯t look exactly the same as before, nor would it have its past memories.

    All Pok¨¦mon revived in this way possess Rock-type, which suggests that the revived Pok¨¦mon might not be entirely identical to its ancient form. Being sealed in rock for so long may have altered its genes to some extent.

    The longer the fossil has been sealed, the more likely the genes have been altered.

    For example, the Geodude revived by Devon showed only minor changes and wasn¡¯t vastly different from its modern counterpart.

    The fossil Terrance held was likely less than ten thousand years old, a Pok¨¦mon from after the Ice Age, and not considered an ancient creature.

    ¡°However, if it¡¯s aplete fossil, there is a chance it can be revived¡­¡±

    Understanding Researcher Kennard¡¯s exnation, Terrance started to grasp the situation. But even with aplete fossil, the current gene extraction and revival technology wasn¡¯t perfect¡ªit still depended a lot on luck. This was why Devon was acquiringrge quantities of fossils. Even iplete ones could be used for practice, to hopefully improve fossil revival technology in the future.

    Researcher Kennard didn¡¯t rmend that Terrance attempt to revive it now. Currently, the technology was still immature, and there was a risk of failure. But if Terrance wanted to sell the fossil to Devon, they would first need to further verify the kind of Pok¨¦mon the fossil belonged to, as different fossils had varying values.

    Fossils of Pok¨¦mon that went extinct before the Ice Age, especiallyplete ones, are extremely valuable.

    However, sub-fossils from after the Ice Age or fossils of Pok¨¦mon that still exist today are less valuable.

    Based on Terrance¡¯s description alone, Researcher Kennard couldn¡¯t determine the exact value of the fossil in Terrance¡¯s possession. However, Terrance was only satisfying his curiosity and didn¡¯t care too much about the fossil afterward.

    Whether it was to sell it for money or to revive a Pok¨¦mon, neither was something he urgently needed right now.

    If he revived a new Pok¨¦mon, Terrance would have to capture and train it, which would be greatly annoying¡ªsomething he couldn¡¯t handle at the moment.

    As for selling it, that sounded tempting, but right now the Pok¨¦mon Contest was his main priority. Preparing for the Grand Festival was even more important than selling ten fossils, and Terrance was still somewhat attached to the fossil. He didn¡¯t want to sell it too soon and nned to study it himself for a while.

    ¡°The Grand Festival is about to begin. Most Coordinators have probably already made their way to teport City.¡±

    ¡°Speaking of which, I should head there early as well¡­ so that Beautifly can adjust its condition before thepetition.¡±

    ¡°The methods used by the Frontier Club are quite effective. I can at least imitate the basics.¡±

    ¡ª

    teport City, a major city in the southern part of the Hoenn region.

    It was also an important stop for Terrance as he traveled from Farbor Town to the Breeder Headquarters in Lilycove City.

    Terrance made the journey from Mauville City on foot, and it didn¡¯t take much time. Additionally, it¡¯s worth mentioning that the Grand Festival is surprisingly popr this time. Word has it that Top Coordinator, Master Wace, will be performing at the opening ceremony, which has drawn an evenrger crowd.

    By the time Terrance arrived in teport City, there were only nine days left until the start of the Grand Festival. Registration closes two days before the festival begins, so there was no rush to sign up just yet. What Terrance needed to do first was find a temporary ce to stay.

    The Pok¨¦mon Center was bound to be full. Unlike the League Tournaments, the Pok¨¦mon Contest didn¡¯t provide amodations or meals for participants, so everyone had to make their own arrangements.

    However, though not as grand as the League Conference, the Pok¨¦mon Contest, as the secondrgest event in the world, still had a massive impact.

    Despite therge influx of outsiders into teport City, its security remained impressively well-organized, with no sign of disorder. Additionally, after Terrance stepped into teport City and saw the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, temporarily renovated for the Grand Festival, its grandeur and elegance stirred a wave of excitement in his heart.

    There were many Coordinators like Terrance, gazing at the Grand Festival¡¯s venue. From a distance, Terrance could clearly sense the excitement in the hearts of the countless people.

    But¡­

    ¡°The throne at the top¡­ is mine.¡± Raising his palm to shield his eyes from the luxurious building in front of him, Terrance gently clenched his fists before turning around to leave.

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 Chapter 299: Grand Festival begins

    Chapter 299: Grand Festival begins

    In the lead-up to the Grand Festival, teport City has been bustling with activity. As the host city, teport City¡¯s mayor, following the request of the Pok¨¦mon Contest officials, went all out in promoting the event. This is a win-win oue, both for the Pok¨¦mon Contest and for the city¡¯s development.

    Posters and brochures promoting the Grand Festival can be seen all over the streets and alleys, along with postcards featuring past Top Coordinators. Most notably, there were signed photos of Wace and Milotic merchandise, which further enlivened the atmosphere of teport and made everyone get in the mood early.

    A few early supporters of Terrance, led by ¡°Yuu Tachibana¡± and ¡°Yui,¡± who formed his fan club, had already arrived in teport City.

    There were many such small groups of supporters for the contestants, but most were family members or close friends. It was rare to see someone like Terrance with a sizable group of unfamiliar supporters, especially when their numbers are quite substantial.

    Yuu Tachibana brushed her hair and looked at her friend. ¡°Today¡¯s thest day to register, right?¡±

    ¡°I wonder if he¡¯s already registered¡­.The staff didn¡¯t provide a list of participants¡­¡±

    Yui nodded. ¡°He should have already registered. We came toote, and teport City is huge, so it¡¯s normal not to have run into him yet.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­On a street in teport City, a boy with short ck hair looked at the lively scene around him and took a deep breath.

    As expected of a big city. Even though Farbor Town is developing, it¡¯s still far behind this ce.

    The boy looked to be just over ten years old, probably someone who has just started his journey. Everything looked novel to him, especially anything rted to the Pok¨¦mon Contest, where he would pause and watch for a while.

    It¡¯s unclear how long he wandered around before he suddenly remembered something and pped his forehead, thinking to himself, ¡°Oh no, I forgot the most important thing.¡±

    He nced around, then suddenly started running towards arge building¡ªthe Grand Festival venue.

    After running all the way there, Chisana, now covered in sweat, gasped for breath before hurriedly asking at a counter, ¡°Excuse me, are there still tickets avable?¡±

    This was one of the many counters set up outside the Grand Festival venue to answer questions of outsiders.

    The staff, seeing the panting boy, was puzzled but maintained professionalism and patiently asked, ¡°Are you asking about tickets for the Grand Festival?¡±

    ¡°Yes!¡± The boy¡¯s eyes lit up as he nodded repeatedly.

    The staff couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°Online ticket sales ended half a month ago, and the on-site tickets sold out three days ago¡­.¡±

    Who would wait until the day before the Grand Festival to try to buy tickets?

    ¡°What?!¡± Chisana was dumbfounded.

    ¡°There is no need to worry, though. Thepetition will be broadcast live on fiverge screens at the center of teport City, and it will also be shown on television,¡± the staff exined earnestly.

    ¡°But¡­ fine.¡± Chisana nodded helplessly. He knows it can be seen on TV¡­. but the whole reason he traveled here was to see the Grand Festival in person. It seemed like that wish was about to go unfulfilled.

    ¡°If you¡¯re nning to watch, I suggest you head over to the screens now and reserve a spot. The city staff has marked out viewing areas, so if you bring a stool and im a spot, you won¡¯t have to stand all day,¡± the staff kindly reminded Chisana.

    This time, the preliminary round of the Grand Festival wouldn¡¯t be broadcast to the public.

    Only the stage performances and Contest Battles would be live-streamed.

    People outside are destined not to see the preliminary round. While those with Grand Festival tickets can watch it, there¡¯s not much entertainment value in it.

    Just watching a single move being performed, with hundreds of contestants taking turns, would indeed be a tedious process.

    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Coordinators who had collected five Ribbons are performing, who would even care about a single move?

    ¡­¡­

    Choosing a spot is an art in itself. Chisana had initially nned to watch on therge screen outside the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, but unfortunately, all the good spots¡ªor even just the ordinary ones¡ªwere already taken up by various kinds of seating, leaving him feeling quite frustrated.

    ¡°Right, I don¡¯t even have a stool. If I don¡¯t want to stand all day, I¡¯d better get one¡­¡±

    After wandering around for a while, Chisana eventually chose arge screen on the northern side of the city. While it was a bit out of the way, at least he managed to secure a spot with a decent view.

    ¡°Not bad. Compared to watching on TV, being here with so many people should make the atmosphere really exciting.¡±

    Grand Festival wouldn¡¯t start until the next day, so most people just imed their spots, with only a few staying behind to wait.

    Terrance noticed this scene as well, making him wonder how these people weren¡¯t afraid of losing their chairs.

    However, most people had just bought temporary cheap stools that are practical but may break after a few uses. Since they¡¯re only needed for watching the Grand Festival once, how can the Pok¨¦mon Contest organizers, as the hosts, not prepare for this? They had already coordinated with vendors to provide these chairs for the audience.

    ¡­

    The next day.

    At dawn, Wingulls flew over the ocean, gliding on the sea breeze.

    Even though the preliminary round would take a while to finish, most of the audience had already taken their seats before the contestants even entered the venue.

    Why?

    Because there was an opening ceremony, of course!

    Master Wace, the Top Coordinator and holder of the highest honor in the Coordinator world, would be performing in person¡ªwhich is enough reason for many to arrive early and wait.

    Chisana sat excitedly on his stool, and most of the people around him wore the same excited expressions.

    As soon as therge screen lit up with a loud ¡°boom,¡± the entire crowd erupted in cheers.

    ¡°Master Wace¡¯s performance is about to start, right? I can¡¯t wait!¡± Chisana looked around, hoping to find someone to watch with.

    After all, watching alone would be too boring¡ª

    ¡°Yeah, based on past experience, Master Wace will most likely use Milotic for the opening performance!¡± Sure enough, as soon as Wace was mentioned, someone joined in Chisana¡¯s conversation.

    Chisana seized the opportunity to continue the conversation, and the two soon became engrossed in chatting while waiting for the opening ceremony to begin.

    ¡°So, you¡¯re a rookie who¡¯s just started traveling?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m from Farbor Town.¡±

    Before long, during their chat, Chisana, who came from Old Green House, asked a question that was particrly important to him.

    ¡°This year¡¯s Grand Festival? I think it¡¯ll be really exciting! I¡¯ve heard there are quite a few outstanding Coordinators, some of whom are already at the Top Coordinator level¡­the battles are likely going to be very intense.¡±

    ¡°Like Gayle, Hani, Mizushima¡­¡± Chisana listened carefully as the other person introduced the top contenders, but when he mentioned a few more names, his expression changed.

    ¡°Finch, Terrance¡­¡±

    ¡°Brother Terrance?!¡± Chisana suddenly stood up¡­..

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 Chapter 300: Wallaceâ€™s Performance

    Inside the Grand Festival venue, all the seated audience members fell silent, waiting for Announcer Vivian¡¯smentary.

    ¡°Ladies and Gentlemen!¡±

    ¡°Here in teport City, the dream festival of every Coordinator, the Grand Festival, is finally upon us!¡±

    ¡°All the outstanding Coordinators who have won five Ribbons in various parts of the region will first participate in the preliminary round, and the brilliance disyed in that brief moment on stage will be the key to determining the winner.¡±

    ¡°From the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s entrance to the execution of their moves, and even how beautifully the performance is concluded, every aspect, including the synergy between the Coordinator and Pok¨¦mon, will be judged and aprehensive score will be given. Only the best 64 out of the 154 Coordinators will advance to participate in the mainpetition held on the main stage¡­¡±

    ¡°Who will be the Coordinators that will gloriously advance to the mainpetition?¡±

    ¡°But before that, allow me to introduce the special guest of the Grand Festival, the highest authority of Pok¨¦mon Contests, the Top Coordinator, and the extraordinary genius who has dominated the entire region, Master Wace¡ª¡±

    ¡°He will be demonstrating how to perform in the preliminary round, so please look forward to it¡ª¡±

    As Vivian finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in cheers, and the outstanding Coordinators, who hade from various regions, were watching from the contestant room how this Master Coordinator would perform.¡°Just how much can be achieved with a single move?¡± Terrance was sitting on the sofa in the contestant room, looking up at the screen. Wace¡­ it¡¯s been a long time.

    The coordination philosophies of Wace and his mentor, Juan, had a great influence on Terrance¡¯s growth along his coordinator journey.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    In the center of the venue, a Water Arena. As all the spectators focused their attention on this spot, following a soft cry, a towering water column erupted from the water. It surged and churned, reaching the highest point of the venue before transforming into thousands of scattered droplets that drifted down from mid-air. At this moment, the audience finally saw the Pok¨¦mon that had caused all this ¨C Milotic.

    With a body resembling a sea serpent, the cream-colored Milotic floated in mid-air. The red ¡°eyebrows¡± extending from above its red eyes to its fur were adorned with dewdrops, entuating its radiant beauty. Additionally, its red fin-like hair covered both sides of its head, and its tail was covered in blue and pink scales, which emitted a stunning brilliance under the reflection of countless water droplets. The fourrge blue scales ovepping at the end of the tail, with fan-like red spots, swatted several water droplets, which instantly condensed into small whirlpools, creating a truly beautiful sight.

    As expected of a Pok¨¦mon described in the Pok¨¦dex as possessing extraordinary beauty¡ª

    As Milotic swayed, it cried out again, its melodious voice captivating everyone. Then, following its movements, they watched as tiny whirlpools and water rings, formed from countless water droplets, swept out with the waves whipped up by the Water Terrain, crashing against the stage at the center.

    Waves rose from both sides of the pool, crashing against each other. Milotic waved its fan-like tail, sending the glowing water rings flying to the center of the stage. As the two waves collided, they transformed into a towering water column, which then copsed with a thunderous roar. All the Coordinators fell silent, including Terrance.

    In the center of the stage, kneeling slightly, was the elegant figure dressed in a white suit ¡ª Wace. His turquoise hair shimmered in harmony with the glowing water rings surrounding him. His title of Contest Master was truly well-deserved.

    After this, no Coordinator paid attention to Wace¡¯s opening speech for the Grand Festival, nor did they notice the additional water columns that Milotic created as a backdrop. They were all still deeply immersed in the previous performance.

    One move, that¡¯s right, everything that just happened was all created with one move.

    ¡°So, the difference is this vast¡­¡±

    Terrance smiled inwardly. Water Pulse. Whether it was the water column bursting from the whirlpool, or the shimmering rings formed from the scattered water droplets, all of it was the result of using Water Pulse. Also¡­

    Looking at the screen where the ceiling had opened up, revealing the sun high in the sky, Terrance finally understood where that beautiful brilliance came from.

    ¡°Within the rules¡­ relying on Water Pulse, along with the reflection of sunlight on Milotic¡¯s beautiful scales, Wacepleted what can only be described as a peak performance. Impressive, truly impressive.¡±

    With just one move, he created a performance that most Coordinators would need abination of several moves to achieve¡­

    Calling it a peak is no exaggeration.

    ¡°Those Milotic scales are quite special¡­ Could it be¡­ To be able to use them to this extent, no wonder Steven said that even in battle, Wace wouldn¡¯t necessarily be weaker than him.¡±

    Wace¡¯s performance was brief, and next was the start of the preliminary round. Over a hundred Coordinators quickly took the stage in a short time to perform one after another, receiving their scores, and from them, 64 would be selected to advance to the mainpetition.

    ¡°Master Wace is also going to act as a special judge! Oh my, this Grand Festival is awesome.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, usually there are only three judges at the Grand Festival. This time¡­no, never mind, we get to see Lord Wace! I¡¯m going to¡ª¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­ the rules have been modified, and the venue has been redesigned to be more grand and luxurious. This is part of the transformation of the Pok¨¦mon Contests. Starting next year, the Pok¨¦mon Contest will enter a new era.¡±

    Some sharp observers noticed the changing status of Pok¨¦mon Contests and began specting about the significance of Wace¡¯s appearance at this Grand Festival.

    Of course, this wasn¡¯t what most people were focused on. Right now, everyone was eagerly waiting to see which sixty-four Coordinators would break through the preliminary round and sessfully advance to the mainpetition!

    ¡­

    ¡­

    As over a hundred outstanding Coordinators made their way onto the stage one by one to perform, Vivian introduced their origins.

    These introductions were brief, simply covering their origin and name. To truly showcase their charm, they would have to break through to the mainpetition.

    When the timees, the main contestants will perform on stage after being introduced by Vivian.

    The introductions of each contestant would bepiled from their participation in five Pok¨¦mon Contests in Hoenn or other regional Pok¨¦mon Contests, as well as from their personal achievements.

    These introductions would highlight the unique characteristics or experiences of each Coordinator, providing insight into their strength and skills.

    ¡°Next up is Gayle from Hoenn¡¯s Sootopolis City. Let¡¯s all take a look at Contestant Gayle¡¯s performance~¡±

    After many contestants had performed, a youth with a very androgynous appearance stepped onto the stage. After bowing gracefully, they sent out their Pok¨¦mon ¡ª reon.

    As Gayle performed, the panel of judges¡ªRaoul Contesta, Nurse Joy, Sukizo, and Wace¡ªexchanged knowing smiles.

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 Chapter 301: Coordinators from various regions

    The move reon unleashed was ¡°Lava Plume,¡± which made full use of its sh Fire ability. The Lava Plume not only created a spectacr, fireworks-like disy but also descended onto reon itself, adorning the Pok¨¦mon with a shimmering glow. Finally, as the move ended, countless wisps of smoke resembling burning clouds surrounded reon and Gayle, adding a perfect finishing touch to the performance.

    Score: 96.

    The first time a score above 95 appeared.

    ¡°So beautiful¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s perfect! To think a single move could¡­¡±

    Countless audience members marveled, thrilled to witness such a high-level performance in the preliminary round.

    ¡°Wow~~¡± In the audience, a woman with brown hair saw the envious expressions of the two children beside her and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°May, Max, do you both want to be Coordinators too?¡±

    Caroline looked at her two children. Although her husband couldn¡¯t leave due to the overwhelming number of challengers scheduled at his Gym, being able to bring May and Max to watch the Grand Festival was a worthwhile experience.

    She wasn¡¯t quite sure when, but May had suddenly developed an interest in Pok¨¦mon Contests.¡°Yes! I want to be a Coordinator like Master Wace,¡± May nodded eagerly.

    ¡°No! I just want a Pok¨¦mon that¡¯s truly mine,¡± Max grumbled unhappily.

    ¡°I heard that one of the contestants is Terrance, who visited the Petalburg Gymst time,¡± Caroline suddenly remembered something and shared it with the two kids.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°ir, from Ever Grande City.¡±

    Score: 80.

    ¡°Kumi, from Dewford Town.¡±

    Score: 87.

    In fact, as the preliminary round reached the halfway point, not many contestants scored over 90. Most scores ranged between 80 and 90, while scores below 80 and above 90 were more prized.

    As for scores above 95, so far only Gayle had achieved that.

    ¡°Alright, next is Hani from Sinnoh¡¯s Twinleaf Town. What kind of performance will she show us?¡±

    A purple-haired woman stepped onto the stage, and part of the audience immediately quieted down. Those were the spectators who knew her true identity: a Top Coordinator from Sinnoh. With such a strong reputation, there was no doubt about her abilities.

    Since this was just the preliminary round, only the contestants¡¯ hometowns and names were announced, so most people didn¡¯t know the true strength of the woman standing before them.

    If they did, the entire audience would probably erupt in excitement. Having a Top Coordinator participate in the Grand Festival¡ªwas there even any point inpeting against her?

    Most people would probably think that way. Since being a Top Coordinator meant having dominated a region¡¯s Grand Festival, cing them among the best Coordinators. For such a person to participate again was like cing a hungry beast among the contestants, making others nervous.

    ¡°Take the stage, Tangrowth!¡±

    A rather attractive female Coordinator sent out a Pok¨¦mon that didn¡¯t appear particrly beautiful, surprising those who were unaware of her.

    Only a few audience members were eagerly anticipating what kind of performance this Top Coordinator would deliver.

    Lightly adjusting her clothes, Hani shed a charming smile and said, ¡°Grassy Terrain.¡±

    In that brief moment, everyone felt a wave of vitality wash over them, apanied by a fresh, fragrant scent. The stone stage suddenly cracked, and under a spread of green light, greenery covered the ground. Countless nts grew wildly¡ªnot just ordinary grass, but also other types of vegetation like thorns and flowers, leaving many people in awe.

    This is¡­ Grassy Terrain?!

    Is this really the preliminary round?!

    ¡°What an incredible Grand Festival this is,¡± Raoul Contesta smiled.

    ¡°I like it,¡± said Sukizo.

    Score: 98.

    The highest score yet, just shy of perfection. It was important to note that the score came from four judges, one of whom was the esteemed Contest Master, Wace. Such a score was proof of Hani¡¯s extraordinary skill. This Grassy Terrain had surpassed the usual definition of a move.

    ¡°Next is Mizushima from Lilycove City¡­¡±

    Mizushima, a young boy dressed in a sailor uniform, sent out his Dewgong, which performed a captivating dance using Aqua Tail. The performance was also exceptional, with shimmering water droplets scattering in the air, giving the audience another taste of the beauty of Water-type Pok¨¦mon.

    The most beautiful type is Water-type.

    Due to the towering existence of Hoenn¡¯s Coordinators Juan and Wace, this was epted by most people in Hoenn.

    Score: 95.

    Another high score, cing Mizushima in third ce for now.

    Following that was Finch, a young noble from Kanto¡¯s Saffron City, and his Raichu. The move they showcased was strikingly simr to Hani¡¯s¡ªElectric Terrain.

    In contrast to the overwhelming vitality of Grassy Terrain, Electric Terrain,bined with Raichu and its Ability, Lightning Rod, resembled a rolling sea of thunder, its power vast and awe-inspiring. At the center of this scene stood Raichu and its Coordinator, instantly earning thunderous apuse.

    Score: 96.

    Another Coordinator scoring over 95 points. So far, four Coordinators had scored above 95.

    As for those scoring above 90, there were already over ten, but the Grand Festival was still far from over. At least one-third of the contestants hadn¡¯t even performed yet.

    As for Terrance¡¯s turn, that came after a few more contestants.

    ¡°Next, we have Contestant Terrance from Farbor Town! Let¡¯s look forward to his performance!¡±

    Farbor Town was just an agricultural town, one of many in Hoenn. If not for its proximity to the iconic Mt. Chimney, Farbor Town wouldn¡¯t be very well-known. For a contestant toe from such a small town, it was quite interesting.

    Terrance, as always, wore his signature white shirt and trousers to thepetition. His slightly golden-brown hairplemented the outfit well, giving him a clean, crisp look. This was his go-to outfit for Hoenn Pok¨¦mon Contests, one he¡¯d carefully selected after spending a long time admiring himself in front of the mirror.

    Those familiar with Terrance smiled at the sight of his usual attire, which had be something of a trademark for his Pok¨¦mon Contest appearances.

    Petalburg Gym family, Yuu Tachibana, Yui, and other potential supporters, along with fans of Pok¨¦mon Contests who had heard of Terrance online, all turned their attention towards this youngster.

    Could he achieve a score above 95 like the four before him with just a single move?

    After all, Terrance was a rookie, and hispetitors were highly experienced veteran Coordinators, including some who were even Top Coordinator. Although his supporters have high hopes and confidence in him, they were also mentally prepared for whatever the oue might be.

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    Chapter 302: Three Tiers

    ¡°The preliminary round is over, right?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, we¡¯ll soon see the announcement of 64 main contestants.¡±

    ¡°I wonder who will advance. I bet Gayle is one of them.¡±

    ¡°Hani from Sinnoh also can¡¯t be underestimated. She¡¯ll definitely be one of the Coordinatorspeting for the win this time.¡±

    ¡°Terrance is also promising, a rookie with a lot of potential. I wonder if he can defeat these veteran Coordinators.¡±

    Terrance¡­

    Chisana still hadn¡¯t recovered from hearing his friend¡¯s words, ¡°Terrance¡­ Could it be Brother Terrance?¡±

    Although the Grand Festival¡¯s opening ceremony was beautiful and Wace¡¯s appearance triggered a wave of excitement, Chisana, however, seemed a bit distracted.

    He couldn¡¯t even focus on themercials ying on the big screen. Terrance had left Old Green House over two, almost three years ago. During that time, everyone at Old Green House had kept an eye out for any news about Terrance. They only knew that he had sessfully obtained his Junior Breeder¡¯s license, and then he seemed to have disappeared.They had also been paying attention to Pok¨¦mon Contests. Knowing Terrance, he was sure to participate, but they hadn¡¯t seen him at the Grand Festival in either the first or second year.

    Not collecting five Ribbons in two years¡­ that was considered the worst among Coordinators. It could be said that hecked the talent to be one.

    Still, the anonymous money sent regrly reassured them that Terrance was doing well, and they didn¡¯t need to worry.

    Because Grandma An had been a Coordinator in the past, the children at Old Green House also aspired to be Coordinators and found it interesting. But if we had to say who loved Coordinators and Pok¨¦mon Contests the most, it would be Chisana.

    No one in Old Green House longed to participate in Pok¨¦mon Contests or aspired to be a Coordinator more than he did. While other children might have developed an interest or curiosity in Pok¨¦mon Contests because of Grandma An¡¯s stories, Chisana truly wanted to make Pok¨¦mon Contests his dream.

    That was why, when he grew up, he secretly left Old Green House just like Terrance, hoping to see the Grand Festival in person.

    ¡°Zubat¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Zubat.¡±

    Chisana felt the warmth on his chest, giving him a sense of reassurance. Hidden within his clothes was a deep blue bat Pok¨¦mon, a Zubat he had befriended that had gotten lost from its group during a nighttime hunt.

    With Zubat¡¯s help, he had been brave enough to sneak out on his own. Zubat¡¯s Supersonic had solved a lot of trouble for him along the way.

    ¡°It¡¯s starting, it¡¯s starting, look! The preliminary round¡¯s result!¡±

    Finally, after what seemed like endlessmercials for things like shampoo, skin care water, and ¡°This holiday, don¡¯t give gifts¡ªonly give a Pok¨¦ Ball,¡± the broadcast returned to the main event of the Grand Festival.

    ¡°This is ridiculous! We¡¯ve seen thesemercials countless times already, and they still have the nerve to interrupt the Grand Festival with them.¡±

    ¡°Tsk, where do you think Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s sponsorshipse from?¡±

    Sixty-four pictures appeared on the big screen. Chisana quickly searched through them. He carefully scanned each one, afraid he might miss something. Then, he saw a familiar face, and froze for a moment, before breaking into a happy smile.

    ¡°Good luck.¡±

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    At that moment, in Farbor Town¡¯s Old Green House¡­

    Every year, sitting together to watch the Grand Festival¡¯s live broadcast, synchronized across all of Hoenn, seems to have be a tradition here.

    Terrance¡¯s departure, and Chisana¡¯s sudden leaving without saying goodbye, although caused a bit of change to the life here, this habit was stillpletely preserved.

    Grandma An, Ayan, Scarlet, Rina, and Myu¡ªthe five remaining people¡ªeach with different feelings in their hearts, watched the broadcast intently as the results were announced.

    It was the youngest Myu, who was first to react as she rubbed her eyes and said in disbelief, ¡°That person looks so familiar¡­ Could it be Brother Terrance?¡±

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    The preliminary round officially ended, and the 64 Coordinators who advanced now stepped into the limelight.

    Some of them had family and friends who were watching with excitement, eagerly awaiting their further performances.

    Meanwhile, those unfamiliar with the contestants were more focused on theirpetitive skills¡ªwho had the highest chance of winning, who was most likely to be the Top Coordinator, and who had performed the best in the preliminary round. These were the questions on everyone¡¯s mind.

    Gian, a Coordinator who had been in the field for a year but had only managed to collect four Ribbons, watched the many veterans standing on the Grand Festival¡¯s stage and felt a surge of excitement.

    However, recalling the time he participated in a Pok¨¦mon Contest and was soundly defeated by a contestant named Hani, the feeling of his confidence crumbling left him deep in thought.

    If all the contestants were at Hani¡¯s level, there was no way he could have made it far in thepetition.

    Gian also thought that if a Coordinator wasn¡¯t aiming to be the Top Coordinator, there was no point in participating. But even if there were only a few contestants like Hani, it would be enough to make most people feel hopeless.

    ¡°Gian, don¡¯t get discouraged. It¡¯s just one Ribbon you¡¯re missing. I think¡­ this time, most of the Grand Festival¡¯s contestants would have almost no chance of winning. Did you see the scores of those 64 main contestants? They¡¯re terrifying! There are six people with scores over 95 points in the preliminary round! In pastpetitions, a score of 95 in the preliminary round would almost guarantee a spot in the finals,¡± said one of Gian¡¯s friends.

    ¡°So you¡¯re saying I wouldn¡¯t have done well even if I entered?¡± Gian asked, speechless.

    ¡°Of course you should enter, but maybe not right now. Wouldn¡¯t it be better to train for another year and achieve better results?¡±

    ¡°Right now, the 64 contestants who advanced have already been divided into three tiers based on their scores. Even the lowest-ranked contestant in the third tier scored 83 points. That score isparable to getting over 9 points in the primary judging of a regr Pok¨¦mon Contest!¡±

    ¡°Three tiers?¡±

    ¡°Exactly. It¡¯s all over the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s forum. You wouldn¡¯t know because you never go online.¡±

    At that moment, the announcement of the three tiers on the inte had be the hottest topic of discussion.

    In the third tier were 42 contestants who scored between 83 and 89 points in the preliminary round.

    In the second tier were 16 contestants with scores ranging from 90 to 94 points.

    In the first tier were six contestants with scores between 95 and 98 points!

    These three tiers had, in a way, defined the skill level of these Coordinators. While it couldn¡¯t determine the final oue, it gave everyone following the Grand Festival a glimpse of the six most brilliant names.

    Gayle, Hani, Finch, Mizushima, Hikaru, and¡­ Terrance.

    The six contestants who had scored over 95 points in the preliminary round gave everyone the impression that the Champion was likely to emerge from among them.

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 Chapter 303: Primary judging Starts!

    Chapter 303: Primary judging Starts!

    ¡°The first tier, what is that?¡±

    Chisana curiously asked the person beside him, who was also waiting to watch the Performance Stage.

    Most people did not see the preliminary round, but the published list of people who advanced and scores was so clear that anyone could understand at a nce.

    Scores, while not representing the final result, is currently the best indicator of a contestant¡¯s level.

    ¡°Gayle, Hani, Finch, Hikaru, Terrance, Mizushima¡­ the six Coordinators most likely to win thepetition?!¡± Chisana was shocked at first, then the words got stuck in his throat as he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Brother Terrance¡­ has he really gotten this strong?!

    Among all the Coordinators in Hoenn¡­ he¡¯s already so far ahead, just a few steps away from bing a Top Coordinator.

    Thinking of this, Chisana couldn¡¯t help but feel excited. Surely, everyone at the Old Green House has seen Terrance by now. No one expected this moment to arrive so suddenly.

    Meanwhile, the Old Green House had already descended into chaos, with everyone unable to contain their excitement as they looked at the list of contestants who advanced.It really is Terrance¡­

    There¡¯s no mistake. Although he looked more mature after nearly three years, everyone at the Old Green House could still recognize him. For a brief moment, even Grandma An wanted to stand up and take the other four kids to teport City to look for Terrance.

    But reason prevailed, and instead, they all watched the uing live broadcast with eyes full of anticipation.

    ¡°This kid¡­ finally¡­¡± Grandma An smiled contentedly. It seems Terrance was ready to appear before them. It¡¯s been less than three years, and so many things must have happened during that time. Curiosity and wonder filled everyone at the Old Green House¡ªthey all wanted to know about Terrance¡¯s journey and what he had gone through during these nearly three years.

    ¡°Grandma An, do you think Brother Terrance will win?¡± Rina asked nervously.

    The Grand Festival, what a beautiful stage. At that moment, they all wished they could be there to watch in person.

    ¡°That Chisana, if I¡¯m not mistaken, he¡¯s probably at the scene right now¡­ Damn it!¡±

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    The mainpetition was about to begin, and all the Coordinators were making final adjustments to their Pok¨¦mon. The mainpetition was different from the preliminary round; the Coordinators participating in it are all high-level individuals who have earned at least five Ribbons. As a result, every contestant was feeling quite nervous.

    As Terrance groomed Beautifly¡¯s colorful wings, he also reminded Beautifly of the key points for the uing match.

    ¡°Although the primary judging isn¡¯t that important, getting a good score to outshine others would give us a great momentum boost for the uing wins. Most importantly, everyone at the Old Green House is surely watching us on TV right now. This is our one and only chance to show them our best. So no matter what, we can¡¯t give up. You¡¯ve got this, Beautifly. Let¡¯s give it our best!¡±

    Terrance stared intently at Beautifly, and only after Beautifly gave a firm nod did he let out a deep breath: ¡°Whew, I was a bit nervous earlier¡ªhow embarrassing. But, as long as we can make a strong impression at this Grand Festival, everything we have to do afterward will be much easier¡­¡±

    In the performance round, Terrance was preparing to use an item, which was permitted under the current Pok¨¦mon Contest rules¡ªSilver Powder. For the first round of the mainpetition, Terrance had prepared Silver Powder for Beautifly, determined to put on the most beautiful and captivating performance!

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    At the main venue of the Pok¨¦mon Contest, Vivian stepped onto the main stage amidst a chorus of cheers and raised her microphone.

    ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, wee to the dream festival of Coordinators¡ªthe Pok¨¦mon Grand Festival! The main stage of thepetition is about to begin. Sixty-four contestants, who have won five Ribbons from across the regions and sessfully advanced through the preliminary round, will nowpete in a fierce and morous battle to win the honor of Top Coordinator. And the Coordinator who emerges victorious will be awarded the sparkling Ribbon Cup!¡± Vivian announced, gesturing toward the golden Ribbon Cup beside her, her voice filled with excitement.

    ¡°And now, I¡¯d like to introduce our judges. First, the Chief of the Contest Committee and Head Judge, Mr. Raoul Contesta!¡±

    Raoul Contesta took the microphone, smiling as he said, ¡°It¡¯s a pleasure to be here on such a wonderful day. I hope everyone enjoys the high-level performances these Coordinators have prepared for us!¡±

    ¡°Next, we have Mr. Sukizo, the President of the Pok¨¦mon Fan Club, which loves Pok¨¦mon more than anyone!¡±

    ¡°I like it,¡± Sukizo said with a cheerful smile.

    ¡°And, of course, we have the familiar Nurse Joy! Besides Nurse Joy who was responsible for the preliminary round, we¡¯ve brought in a special consultant¡ªso there are two Nurse Joys today!¡±

    ¡°Hello, everyone!¡± the two Joys said in unison. One of them then picked up the microphone, ¡°We¡¯ve already conducted health checks on all the Pok¨¦monpeting in the mainpetition, and they¡¯re all in excellent condition. We can¡¯t wait to see what kind of performances they¡¯ll deliver!¡± Then they both said together, ¡°To all the spectators here, please be sure to cheer for them!¡±

    By this point, most of the audience members were in chaos, but finally, the most prestigious judge was introduced, and the atmosphere at the venue became electric!

    Wace!

    As Vivian introduced him, the crowd erupted with deafening cheers so loud that it nearly drowned out her microphone voice, causing her to give an awkward smile. Wace¡¯s speech was short, but the effect showed that he was truly the one who could energize the crowd!

    ¡°The primary judging will focus on the performances of various moves by the Pok¨¦mon. Each contestant has a three-minute time limit, and the judges will score them with a maximum of 20 points. Only the top 32 out of the 64 contestants will advance to the second round¡ªthe Battle Stage. So, judges, and everyone here in the audience, are you all ready?¡±

    ¡°OOOOOOOHHHH!!¡± the excited audience roared.

    ¡°Now, the 64 contestants, please enter the stage with your heads held high for the Performance Round!¡± Vivian shouted.

    The sixty-four contestants took the stage one by one, each performing their best signature moves inbination with their chosen Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Nales, use Confuse Ray to guide Will-O-Wisp~~¡±

    One contestant created a beautiful scene with countless fireflies dancing in the air.

    ¡°Wartortle, let¡¯s put on an ice skating show while shooting out powerful jets of water!¡±

    Another contestant put on a high-difficulty yet incredibly elegant ice-skating performance. The intricate ice formations, filled with artistic beauty,bined with Wartortle¡¯s graceful movements, made it feel like a high-level live skatingpetition.

    ¡°And now, the next contestant is Gayle from Sootopolis City, known as the Master of Ice and Fire!¡±

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 Chapter 304: Supernova Terrance

    Chapter 304: Supernova Terrance

    Main Competition

    Every contestant that enters the stage is given an introduction. Based on past performances in Pok¨¦mon Contests, Gayle obtained the title of ¡°Master of Ice and Fire¡±, making it clear that he is an expert in coordinating Ice-type and Fire-type moves. He is a highly distinctive Coordinator.

    There are five judges, each with 20 points to give. The sum of all the judges¡¯ scores will determine the contestant¡¯s final score.

    ¡°So beautiful! Contestant Gayle¡¯s Fross has perfectlybined Ice Shard and Will-O-Wisp, oveing the usual conflict between ice and fire.¡±

    When it was time for the mainpetition¡¯s performance, thebination of various moves provided a visual feast for everyone.

    ¡°91 points! Contestant Gayle has obtained an excellent score of 91 from the judges!¡±

    ¡°That was truly remarkable¡ªusing Ominous Wind to perfectlybine Will-O-Wisp and Ice Shard. The contrasting feeling of both ice and fire truly showcases this contestant¡¯s coordination skills. I remember his nickname, ¡®Master of Ice and Fire,¡¯ came from him often using Ice-type and Fire-type moves individually in his performance. Thisbination is likely a bold new attempt..¡±

    With the first high score, Raoul Contesta was the first tomend it, followed by the other judges offering theirments.

    As expected, a contestant who performed well in the preliminary round would not fail to shine in the mainpetition. Contestant Gayle¡¯s 91 pointspletely outssed the previous contestants.¡­

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    ¡°And now, let¡¯s wee the next contestant, Supernova Terrance from Farbor Town!!¡± Vivian announced.

    ¡°This is Contestant Terrance¡¯s first time participating in the Grand Festival. So far, he haspeted in only six Pok¨¦mon Contests, and in all six, he¡¯se out as the winner. A truly gifted rookie!¡±

    ¡°His unique performance style always brings surprises, and he is also tied for second ce in the preliminary round with an impressive score of 96¡­¡±

    When Vivian announced, the audience members who weren¡¯t present at the preliminary round and hadn¡¯t checked the results online were stunned.

    Tied for second ce?

    ¡°Brother Terrance¡­ he¡¯s gotten this strong?¡± The people at the Old Green House, although they knew Terrance had made it into the mainpetition, were unaware of his exact score in the preliminary round. Upon learning about it now, they felt a strange sense of unfamiliarity with the boy they thought they knew.

    As Terrance slowly walked onto the stage, the kids from Old Green House and Grandma An watched the calm expression on the young man¡¯s face. Their hearts skipped a beat, and then they all fell silent, waiting for Terrance¡¯s performance.

    ¡°He¡¯s up!¡± The crowd that had been following Terrance¡¯s progress perked up, as well Raoul Contesta, Sukizo, two Nurse Joys, and Wace.

    Terrance stepped onto the stage and looked up at the familiar faces. His heart stirred as he noticed Wace giving him a faint smile. It seemed Wace had recognized him back during the preliminary round.

    ¡°Well then, let the performance begin!¡± Vivian said with a smile.

    Before Terrance stepped onto the stage, most of the contestants had been scoring in the 80s, with only Gayle reaching 91 points.

    ¡°I remember his score in the preliminary round was the same as mine¡­¡± Terrance thought, feeling a bit dazed. He then clenched Beautifly¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball and threw it.

    ¡°Beautifly, use Attract to make entrance!¡±

    Taking a deep breath, Terrance focused his gaze on Beautifly, who emerged from a red light, gently pping its vibrant wings as it danced on the stage.

    Due to its entrance using Attract, Beautifly¡¯s colorful veins were faintly glowing. Translucent hearts, barely visible, hovered around its body, as if providing an apaniment to Beautifly¡¯s entrance.

    ¡°Using Attract to make entrance?¡± This move was already quitemon in Pok¨¦mon Contests, but when Beautifly performed it, both the judges and the audience felt something unusual.

    ¡°I see¡­ Beautifly didn¡¯t fully execute the Attract move. Instead, it interrupted the move at the precise moment it was about to be performed. Although it gave up on the infatuation effect, the beauty of the move remained on Beautifly,¡± Wace exined after pondering for a moment.

    ¡°If it¡¯s just a simple entrance, the Attract move¡¯s effect bes secondary. This is a more restrained version of the Attract move¡ªan impressive entrance.¡± The judges exchanged surprised nces. It seemed a new usage method had been developed of the Attract move.

    ¡°Look! Beautifly is using String Shot!¡±

    Vivian had kept her eyes on the stage. Under Terrance¡¯smand, Beautifly flew gracefully to the center of the stage, its delicate body dancing in the air. At the same time, a thin white thread shot from its proboscis, moving in sync with Beautifly¡¯s dance.

    ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like it¡¯s just String Shot. Beautifly is also dancing. What¡¯s it trying to do!?¡±

    Quiver Dance!!

    Only a few Trainers, skilled in using Quiver Dance, could recognize that Beautifly wasn¡¯t just moving randomly¡ªits movements were that of Quiver Dance!

    Wace raised his eyebrow in curiosity. These movements¡­

    Indeed, as Beautifly danced, its speed increased, and at the same time, the threads it spat out became more and more numerous, creating a visual effect akin to a piece of white silk undting like waves.

    ¡°This air current¡­¡±

    Vivian soon noticed the strange movements of the threads, astonished as she spoke, ¡°Look! Beautifly¡¯s speed¡­it¡¯s so fast! Zoom in, everyone can see it, right? A faint yet very real air current is guiding the path of the threads!¡±

    The number of threads increased, but instead of bing a chaotic tangled mess, they moved in perfect harmony, each thread following its own distinct trajectory, thanks to the mysterious air current.

    Beautifly¡¯s speed kept elerating, making the changes in the air current even more pronounced. At this point, everyone realized that this wasn¡¯t just an ordinary dance. There was no way such an impressive disy could result from mere flying.

    ¡°How is this possible? Using String Shot while performing Quiver Dance already requires extreme control. How is Beautifly manipting the air current like this?¡± Even Nurse Joy was left with her mouth agape. The technique¡¯s difficulty was far too high.

    However, if they knew that Beautifly had practiced Quiver Dance in the middle of a powerful sandstorm, amidst countless grains of sand that could have harmed it, and under violent air currents, they wouldn¡¯t have worn such an expression. Instead, they would think it made perfect sense.

    The technique was astounding, the difficulty was staggering, and Beautifly¡¯s performance left all those familiar with theplexity of such moves in awe. But it wasn¡¯t over yet. Just as the audience and judges were discussing the intery between Quiver Dance, String Shot, and the air currents, the silk-like white waves suddenly burst apart, scattering in all directions and fiercely surrounding the entire stage.

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 Chapter 305: Huge White Cocoon

    Chapter 305: Huge White Cocoon

    Countless white threads swiftly filled the space around Beautifly in an instant, moving like slender white snakes. Then, the numerous new threads intertwined, transforming the scene in just a few seconds. The entire stage seemed to be covered by the densely packed silk!

    ¡°This amount of String Shot¡­¡± Nurse Joy resisted the urge to stand up, speaking in disbelief.

    It wasn¡¯t just Nurse Joy who was shocked; even Wace was taken aback. Staring at the stage covered in white silk, he couldn¡¯tprehend where this transformation hade from.

    ¡°Even Ariados can¡¯t produce this amount of String Shot. Just what is going on here¡­?¡±

    In front of the TV station and therge screen, the ones most familiar with Terrance¡¯s Beautifly were undoubtedly the people from Old Green House. Yet, even they were stunned by the overwhelming amount of silk produced by Beautifly.

    Right in front of the audience, on the main stage, countless strands of white silk intertwined to wrap around Beautifly¡¯s body, resembling a massive white cocoon. From a distance, it looked like a Silcoon, but more than ten times the size; a truly magnificent sight.

    Surrounding this massive white cocoon, strands of silk extended haphazardly, intertwining with each other. This cocoon,posed entirely of silk, resembled a chaotic, colossal egg, exuding an air of mystery.

    The sheer volume of silk was many timesrger than Beautifly itself, creating an unprecedented visual shock.

    ¡°No ordinary Beautifly could ever produce this much String Shot. Even relying on Quiver Dance to unleash Beautifly¡¯s unknown potential isn¡¯t enough. There must be some unknown technique involved.¡±¡°I suspect it might have something to do with the food. Certain dietary changes can affect a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s physical condition within a short period,¡± Joy said.

    ¡°Diet, huh? That sounds usible. After all, this contestant is a ten-year-old Breeder,¡± Wace said as he tapped the table, ignoring both the shocked Joy.

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    ¡°What is this guy up to¡­?¡± In the contestants¡¯ waiting room, the other sixty-three contestants were all focused on him.

    The performance round onlysted three minutes, but most contestants finish their performance in less than thirty seconds. Terrance, on the other hand, had already spent almost two minutes without showing signs of wrapping up. This enormous setup caused every contestant to stand up and watch the youngpetitor.

    ¡°Interesting. What is he nning?¡±

    ¡°Just the Quiver Dancebined with that stunning dance of silk threads would have been enough to get him into the top 32, right?¡±

    A purple-haired woman paused what she was doing and looked intently at the screen. ¡°That kid with a score of 96? Looks like getting Top Coordinator in Hoenn again will be tough.¡±

    Gayle, who had just stepped off the stage, scratched his head as he recalled his own performance, suddenly feeling it was a bitckluster. ¡°Whatever. As long as I advance, that¡¯s all that matters. The real focus is the Battle Stage. This guy is so strange.¡±

    A boy in a sailor uniform stood beneath the screen, muttering to himself, ¡°He¡¯s younger than me, but already such an outstanding Coordinator.¡±

    Although they hadn¡¯t seen Terrance¡¯splete performance yet, the massive setup suggested that what woulde next would be nothing short of astonishing.

    For both the judges and the contestants, it was the first time they had seen a contestant put in so much effort in the first round of the mainpetition.

    ¡°Is this even the Beautifly I know¡­? What on earth have they gone through?¡± Chisana trembled, then burst intoughter¡ªit was just too exciting.

    ¡­¡­

    ¡­¡­

    ¡°I think this might be the most splendid contest since the Pok¨¦mon Contest began, except for the one Lord Wace won,¡± one of the Joy said, blushing as she looked at Wace.

    ¡°In past Grand Festivals, it would be impressive to see even one contestant scoring above 95 in the preliminary round,¡± Raoul Contesta shook his head. ¡°But this time, six did it. I don¡¯t know if that¡¯s a good or bad thing, but it¡¯s safe to say that this time¡¯s Top Coordinator will be one of the most deserving ever, on par with you Wace.¡±

    The massive white cocoony silently on the stage, with the main venue now plunged into silence, waiting for the next change.

    What was about to happen?

    ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡±

    Sensing that the venue¡¯s atmosphere and the stage¡¯s transformation were heading exactly in the direction he had envisioned, Terrance took a step forward, walking toward the cocoon. As soon as he took the first step, several strands of silk began to emit a shimmering green light from the inside out. A few intricate white threads among the tangled mass of silk seemed to act as a trigger, instantly spreading the green light to the outeryer of the enormous cocoon, causing the unprecedentedlyrge cocoon to radiate with a stunning brilliance!

    At that moment, a vibrant green glow appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes, making the enormous cocoon seem full of life and energy. It exuded an unimaginable vitality, like the blossoming of flowers in spring, when countless nts awaken¡ªa scene evoking the feeling of renewal and transformation.

    ¡°How unnecessary¡­¡± Wace suddenly remarked.

    ¡°Uh? Master Wace¡­ this¡­¡±

    ¡°Oh, sorry, what I meant was that even with such an unnecessary approach, he can still showcase such a beautiful scene. It seems that Contestant Terrance has really put a lot of effort for this performance.¡±

    ¡°We all know that Beautifly can use Absorb move directly through its slender mouthpart or through its threads as a conduit¡­ Can you see? On the stage right now, Beautifly is using its silk, along with the Grass-type move Absorb, to form a bridge with sunlight.¡±

    ¡°That vibrant green¡­that¡¯s how it¡¯s being created.¡±

    With Wace¡¯s exnation, everyone watched in awe at the transformation of the cocoon on stage. The once pure white cocoon was now radiating an astonishing green glow¡ªa change beyond ordinary people¡¯s understanding.

    Countless rays of sr energy were absorbed by the silk threads, yet they could not flow into Beautifly¡¯s body. The repelling mechanism between the two unknowingly created a spectacle of green light spreading through the silk. What seemed like a redundant, useless technique had transformed into a vibrant, lively scene

    This was thebo Terrance had devised after his initial failure with the ¡°Giga Drain-Morning Sun¡± technique, incorporating Sr Beam into the concept, and producing this scene. His efforts on the failed technique had not gone to waste after all.

    ¡°Incredible. Has anyone counted how many different movebos and technique concepts Beautifly has shown so far?¡±

    At this moment, in the waiting room, the contestants had already been captivated by theplexity of the performance.

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 Chapter 306: Breaking Out of the Cocoon and turning into a Butterfly

    Tick¡­ tick¡­ tick¡­

    The countdown ticked away, and thisplex and grand performance still hadn¡¯t ended.

    It wasn¡¯t until a green hue appeared around the giant white cocoon, imbuing it with ayer of strong vitality, that a sudden rumble and tremors surged across the enormous cocoon.

    ¡°The cocoon¡­ it¡¯s trembling!¡± Sensing the changes on the cocoon, Vivian shouted in a voice brimming with excitement as she waved her microphone, her gaze fixed on the center of the stage.

    Buzzzz~~~

    Buzzzz~~~

    Buzzzz~~~

    In that instant, it was as if everyone had gone deaf for a moment, followed by a muffled rumble, as amidst the green hue, two different-colored scenes quickly swirled up.

    One part was silver.The other part was gold.

    In the split second that this change urred, there was a loud ¡°boom!¡± and the enormous cocoon exploded. The green hue was swiftly reced by a somber golden color!

    A howling gale erupted, originating from within the cocoon. Like a flurry of sharp knives, the wind sliced through the white cocoon from the inside out with decisive force, fragmenting it from every direction. The moment the cocoon exploded, the gale arrived at just the right moment, steady yet swift, bursting the cocoon open at once, creating a sense of coordinated beauty.

    The vitality dispersed, and a somber air rose.

    This wind, like a tyrant destroying all life, swept through with a deadly golden hue. It tore the silken threads apart in an instant, leaving no room for doubt about its power.

    Countless strands of white silk were blown high into the sky and, under this fleeting golden wind, eventually turned into tiny fragments falling down like snowkes.

    At this moment, the color of the wind also changed. The golden hue faded quickly, reced by a brilliant silver. In just a few seconds, it felt as though the audience had witnessed the transition from spring and summer to autumn and winter.

    The green turned to gold, but was soon reced by silver.

    The transparent silver,bined with the neatly shredded pure white silken threads swirling around, truly resembled a blizzard.

    Beautifly descended from the sky, and while everyone¡¯s attention was on the stunning changes, few noticed that Terrance had quietly walked to the center of the stage, waiting patiently for Beautifly tond on his arm.

    Throughout this entire process, Terrance had been watching intently. To him, this wasn¡¯t just a performance ¡ª it was a condensed representation of everything he and Beautifly had experienced together.

    His breeding concepts, coordination concepts, training concepts, and countless techniques¡­ all were encapsted in this performance.

    But more importantly, it symbolized the journey he had shared with Beautifly. He had witnessed Beautifly¡¯s transformation from Wurmple breaking out of its cocoon into a butterfly. Terrance¡¯s feelings about this performance was something that no outsiders could ever imagine.

    The performance mirrored the changing seasons, just like Beautifly¡¯s growth journey. It was the culmination of countless hours of Terrance and Beautifly¡¯s hard work, and it could be said to be their everything.

    Infused with their hard work and emotion, even though outsiders might not understand the implication of this performance, they were still infected by the Coordinator and Pok¨¦mon standing at the center of the stage and felt a pang in their hearts for some reason.

    ¡°They¡¯ve grown¡­¡± In the far away Old Green House in teport City, Grandma An wiped her eyes and smiled knowingly as she looked at the children whose eyes were shining. This was the scene she had always longed to see.

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    ¡°The performance¡­ is over¡­¡± Vivian finally snapped out of her trance, speaking with deep emotion. ¡°This is the most unique performance I¡¯ve ever seen¡­ Contestant Terrance and his Beautifly have given us a truly perfect performance!!!¡±

    Below the stage, thunderous apuse erupted out, which echoed for a long time.

    Even the judges, who were about to give theirments, took a moment to gather their thoughts before speaking slowly.

    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, that wind was essentially Silver Wind, mixed not only with Stun Spore but also a rare item¡ªSilver Powder.¡±

    ¡°I have to say, both the formation of the cocoon and the process of breaking free from it are extremely difficult. If it weren¡¯t for the Silver Wind being enhanced by Silver Powder to increase its cutting power, it wouldn¡¯t have been possible to create such a stunning scene. Contestant Terrance has been very well prepared.¡±

    ¡°Exactly! It reminds me of the amazing move Contestant Terrance used during the preliminary round. At that time, it was also Silver Wind. By synchronizing with the air currents and Beautifly¡¯s dance, the Silver Wind showcased an incredible blend of beauty and power, disying the true essence of coordination.¡±

    As the judges gave theirmentary, footage from Terrance¡¯s appearance in the preliminary round, which only the live audience could see, was reyed on the big screen.

    Silver Wind, a move that uses powdery scales carried by the wind to attack the opponent. However, under Beautifly¡¯s performance, it sparkled like countless stars in the endless sky¡ªdazzling and intoxicating, filled with a dreamlike mystery. Apanied by Beautifly¡¯s dance, the Silver Wind resembled a brilliant gxy, with twinkling stars appearing and disappearing, harmoniously enhancing each other¡¯s beauty.

    The audience, seeing this scene for the first time, could hardlyprehend how Silver Wind was transformed into such a breathtaking visual. The level of control over the air currents was beyond what any outsider could understand.

    Four years of training have finally borne fruit!

    ¡°So beautiful,¡± said the people at Old Green House, who could appreciate this beautiful scene the most. Wasn¡¯t this the same scene from when they had apanied Terrance and Wurmple, gazing up at the starry sky?

    Seeing Terrance and Beautifly¡¯s performance in the preliminary round, along with their stunning disy in the mainpetition, everyone at Old Green House could feel their heart warm up, deeply proud of both Terrance and Beautifly.

    Gazing at the rey, Raoul Contesta couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the scene of countless powdery scales, flickering with a silvery sheen like a gxy flowing backwards: ¡°If Contestant Terrance had used Silver Powder in the preliminary round, his score might have been even higher than 96.¡±

    Even without the mainpetition¡¯s performance, countless viewers, watching the rey of Terrance¡¯s move in the preliminary round, began to ept that the score was well-deserved.

    The title of ¡°Supernova¡± was well-earned.

    Indeed,.the most talented rookie Coordinator in recent years, Terrance, was truly remarkable.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Alright, it seems the judges have finished scoring.¡±

    ¡°Now, let¡¯s see what Contestant Terrance¡¯s final score is!¡±

    Everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to the big screen by Vivian¡¯s words ¡ª audience members, contestants, and judges, all with different emotions.

    But none of this could change the significance of the score. Everyone was dying to see how many points Terrance¡¯s spectacr and perfect performance would earn!

    98 points.

    A total score of 98 points!!

    Surprise, shock, confusion, dissatisfaction ¡ª the moment the score appeared, countless audience members erupted with their individual emotions, questioning the result.

    Why wasn¡¯t such an outstanding performance given a perfect score?!

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 Chapter 307: Unprecedented

    Most of the people cast confused looks toward the panel of judges. There were five judges present, each with the authority to give up to 20 points. So where did the 2 points in Terrance¡¯s score of 98 go?

    Nurse Joy¡ªboth Nurse Joys¡ªeach gave a score of 19.

    Noticing the audience¡¯s surprise, one of the Nurse Joy immediately exined: ¡°Although I really enjoyed Contestant Terrance¡¯s performance, from a professional standpoint, it wasn¡¯t wless.¡±

    This remark instantly caused a stir among the audience, but out of trust in Nurse Joy, they decided to listen.

    Raoul Contesta, Sukizo, and even Wace all wore puzzled expressions. By all ounts, Terrance¡¯s performance seemed to have reached near perfection, right?

    Otherwise, from their professional perspective, they wouldn¡¯t have awarded him a perfect score.

    ¡°It¡¯s because Beautifly was left in a very weak state after the performance. I¡¯m afraid that before the Battle Stage, Beautifly would have difficulty even flying freely.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s the key reason we gave a score of 19. While this performance was near perfect, Beautifly had to overextend itself greatly to achieve it. Whether it was Quiver Dance, the astonishing String Shot, Giga Drain, Stun Spore, or the precise control of Silver Wind¡ªeach move on its own was impressive. Butbining them all together has left Beautifly with barely any stamina.¡±

    The camera zoomed in. Not only the people at the venue, but those watching remotely could all see the panting, somewhat exhausted Beautifly perched on Terrance¡¯s arm.¡°Looks like they saw through it,¡± Terrance smiled slightly, having never tried to hide the issue in the first ce.

    In his view, it was only natural that they would notice.

    From Nurse Joy¡¯s professional perspective, a performance, even if it was the most dazzling, that drained a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s full strength surely wouldn¡¯t be considered perfect.

    ¡°I see, so that¡¯s why Terrance walked over to Beautifly at the end.¡±

    ¡°But that¡¯s exactly what shows the bond between Terrance and Beautifly! The Pok¨¦mon Contest is meant to be a shared stage for both the Coordinator and their Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    The audience began to share their thoughts.

    However, using up all of a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength during a performance was indeed unprecedented.

    Such a grand performance¡ªit wasn¡¯t just the audience, but also the judges who were witnessing it for the first time.

    It was just the Appeals Round¡­ With the skill Terrance had shown previously, advancing to the Battle Stage shouldn¡¯t have been difficult. So why did he do this?

    Terrance looked towards the camera and smiled.

    Everyone at Old Green House, did you see this? This is all of me and Beautifly. We¡¯ve shown you everything now. Are you happy?

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°If it¡¯s as Nurse Joy said, it does deviate somewhat from the essence of the performance,¡± Raoul Contesta said.

    Looking at Beautifly now, it was even more exhausted than after a fierce battle.

    This wasn¡¯t just a performance¡ªit was more like pushing it to the limit.

    ¡°What a strange kid¡­ It¡¯s already the Grand Festival, yet he still insisted on using Beautifly, instead of relying on Altaria or Castform?¡± Raoul Contesta thought.

    Compared to Altaria, Beautifly¡¯s weakness¡ªits stamina¡ªhad already been pointed out by Nurse Joy in the previous performance!

    Perhaps the Grand Festival can be won with technique, but that¡¯s only if there¡¯s a significant gap in skill between thepetitors. However, in this year¡¯spetition, there are many outstanding Coordinators like Terrance. How exactly does he n to win in the Contest Battle?

    After Nurse Joy¡¯s exnation, Terrance didn¡¯t refute, and the audience¡¯s doubts gradually faded. Seeing this, Terrance, standing on the stage, was slightly stunned¡ªso many people recognized him. Didn¡¯t this prove the sess of their performance? Their high-profile performance all along was for this very moment!

    Questioning the panel of judges¡¯ scoring¡ªthis was also an unprecedented urrence at the Grand Festival!

    Amidst the enthusiastic apuse, Terrance stepped off the stage. Whether they were supporters who had been with him since his first Pok¨¦mon Contest, or the judges, seeing the impact of Terrance¡¯s performance, at that moment, it became clear to many that¡­..it wasn¡¯t just the performance that had undergone a metamorphosis¡­

    At this moment, Terrance himself had broken out of his cocoon and transformed into a butterfly.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    After Terrance, other Coordinators took the stage one after another. However, with Gayle¡¯s score of 92 and Terrance¡¯s 98¡ªtwo almost unbeatable high scores¡ªmost of the performances seemed to lose their shine, overshadowed by the brilliance of the previous disys.

    Moreover, with six contestants scoring over 95 in the preliminary rounds, each a prodigy in their own right, the other ordinarypetitors felt even more hopeless.

    After Terrance¡¯s performance, it was the turn of another first tier contestant Hikaru. Interestingly, in the preliminary round also, his performance was just after Terrance, where he delivered a perfect finale to the round.

    Hikaru was known as the ¡°Shining Magician,¡± with his performances and battles characterized by the use of sh move.

    His partner was an kazam, and on the main stage, using a masterful Light Screen, kazam, with its incredible calction abilities that surpassed even humans, designed a perfect spatial structure. Finally, using the move sh, kazam created a breathtakingly radiant scene.

    Countless rays of light, like vibrant living beings, under themand of kazam, performed a beautiful dance of light.

    Using only two moves, this performance, which had only one more move than the preliminary round, still managed to showcase various magnificent scenes through the movement and positioning of numerous Light Screens, all orchestrated by kazam¡¯s precise calctions.

    94 points.

    Three points higher than the Master of Ice and Fire, Gayle.

    Master of Ice and Fire, Supernova, Shining Magician¡­

    One by one, outstanding Coordinators took the stage, greatly satisfying the audience, making them feel that the trip had been well worth it.

    Then came Sinnoh¡¯s Enchantress, Hani. Using Grassy Terrain, Constrict, Grass Knot, and Nature Power, she forcibly transformed the entire stage into a green forest, making the other contestants pale inparison. Looking out into the distance, the stage was like an endless sea of greenery, with dense foliage exuding a deep, captivating atmosphere.

    Next was Mizushima, the Flowing Fish. His Dewgong created a strong water pressure with Aqua Ring,bining it with Aqua Jet and Rain Dance to turn the entire stage into a curtain of water. In the end, with the powerpressed by Aqua Ring, it created a blue fountain that intertwined with the Rain Dance, while Dewgong then ascended to the highest point using Waterfall, showcasing its graceful form.

    After that, the Prince of Lightning, Finch, along with Coordinators from other tiers, put on their best performances until the performance round came to aplete end.

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 Chapter 308: Disadvantageous?

    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it at all, the one with the best score in the first round of the mainpetition turned out to be the Supernova Terrance.¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it either, I thought it would be Hani.¡±

    ¡°But when ites to the Contest Battle, I think Terrance¡¯s disadvantage will be apparent, especially if it¡¯s still Beautifly¡­¡±

    After the first round of the mainpetition ended, most people believed that Contest Battle would be disadvantageous for Beautifly.

    ¡°But it¡¯s not absolute. Have you forgotten that someone once won the title of Top Coordinator with a Beautifly?¡±

    ¡°That can¡¯t bepared¡­ Look at the lineup of contestants this year. Can any previous Grand Festival match this one? This year¡¯s Top Coordinator title would be the most prestigious ever. Have you ever seen Master Wace attend any Grand Festival before?¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­A total of 32 contestants advanced after the first round of the mainpetition. These 32 contestants all received high recognition in the Appeals Round and were seen as capable ofpeting for the Top Coordinator honor.

    But among them, the most dazzling were the six from the first tier of the preliminary round.

    At the Grand Festival¡¯s main venue, on the stage, as Vivian announced, ¡°The battle begins!¡± the first two Coordinators taking the stage immediately started their battle.

    Five minutes may seem long or short, but the Coordinators gave it their all, showcasing magnificent techniques to affect each other.

    ¡°Finally, it¡¯s Terrance¡¯s turn.¡±

    The matches of Top 16 had just begun, but those waiting for Terrance¡¯s battle felt like they had been waiting for an eternity.

    As Terrance¡¯s and his opponent¡¯s pictures lit up, a new battle was about to begin.

    ¡°Alright, the next battle is between Contestant Terrance from Farbor Town and Contestant Satoru from White River City!¡± [TN: White River City is a novel original city not from pokemon canon.]

    As Vivian finished speaking, the two contestants began walking toward the stage.

    In the audience seats.

    ¡°Satoru¡¯s score in the first round of the mainpetition wasn¡¯t that low, right?¡± Yuu Tachibana asked Yui beside her. Aside from the scores of the first-tier contestants, she hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the others, and by now, she had almost forgotten them.

    ¡°Hmm¡­ I can¡¯t remember either, but I do recall the Pok¨¦mon he used in thest round was¡­¡±

    The five-minute countdown started, and both contestants threw out their Pok¨¦ Balls. With a deafening roar, a creature appeared before the audience. It looked somewhat like a dragon, with a fierce appearance, blue body, and a pair of blood-red wings.

    With that mighty roar, Terrance¡¯s Beautifly, which had recovered from the Appeals Round, fluttered gracefully in the air. In contrast, it looked fragile and delicate.

    ¡°As expected, it¡¯s Smence¡­¡±

    From the preliminary round to the mainpetition, Satoru had been under quite the spotlight. Smence is one of the rarest Pok¨¦mon a Hoenn Trainer could obtain, and it¡¯s not often seen across the entire Hoenn.

    It was only because his score wasn¡¯t as dazzling as the six people of first-tier that he hadn¡¯t been mentioned much.

    But among the second-tier contestants, Satoru is undoubtedly the strongest. Just based on this Smence alone, its aurapletely overshadowed Terrance!

    ¡°The worst-case scenario has appeared,¡± Wace whispered.

    The disparity between species!

    Fundamentally, Beautifly wasn¡¯t recognized by Nurse Joy as its performance pushed it to its limits, which was due to its species and excessive stamina overdraft.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there might be a surprise.¡±

    Raoul Contesta showed a strange expression, as if this scene seemed oddly familiar to him.

    ¡°That¡¯s right! Terrance¡¯s Castform, the one everyone underestimated, defeated the fierce Tyranitar from the Johto region with incredible skill.¡±

    ¡°This Smence may not be stronger than that Trainer¡¯s Tyranitar. Perhaps Terrance will create another miracle.¡±

    Hisst opponent had been the Pok¨¦mon of a runner-up from the Ever Grande Conference. In terms of sheer strength, very few Coordinators here have Pok¨¦mon that can match up to that, right?

    However, if it were a regr Trainer battle, Terrance¡¯s Altaria and Arcanine wouldn¡¯t be afraid in the slightest.

    But a Pok¨¦mon Contest is always full of surprises, even more unpredictable than battles between Trainers. That¡¯s the unique charm of being a Coordinator.

    ¡°Smence!! methrower!!¡±

    A methrower, brimming with a violent aura, erupted from Smence¡¯s mouth, surging towards the tiny Beautifly. At that moment, most of the audience couldn¡¯t bear to watch and closed their eyes. Though they knew the battle wouldn¡¯t end this quickly, just thinking about what would happen to Beautifly if it got hit by the methrower filled them with dread.

    Beautifly moved, spinning gracefully to create a swirling air current. Just before the mes struck, it deftly evaded them and began to dance mysteriously, following the changes in the air currents.

    methrower missed, but the hearts of the audience were racing. Smence had disappeared¡ªafter releasing the mes, its entire body vanished into the mes, showing no fear of the searing heat. It used the mes to envelop itself and moved swiftly toward Beautifly.

    ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª¡±

    The mes coalesced into a ferocious set of fiery jaws the moment Beautifly fled, snapping viciously at the escaping Beautifly.

    Crack! Boom!

    The sudden Fire Fang perfectly utilized the lingering power of methrower, striking out with incredible speed, viciously biting down at Beautifly. But when the explosion¡¯s sound faded, Beautifly was not as battered and scarred as the audience expected, but instead seemed unscathed. The air currents swept up the sparks from the exploding Fire Fang, forming swirling currents that resembled Fire Spin with its coiling fire snakes. And Beautifly, like a fire spirit, continued to dance its magical Quiver Dance without any hindrance.

    How is this possible¡ª

    ¡°It dodged?!¡± Satoru¡¯s mind buzzed in confusion. He couldn¡¯t understand what had happened¡ªFire Fang had hit, hadn¡¯t it?!

    There was no reason for Beautifly to bepletely unharmed!!

    ¡°My goodness, even after taking a Fire Fang from Smence, Beautifly ispletely fine and still performing¡­ Quiver Dance?!¡± Vivian eximed in shock.

    ¡°That well-connected Fire Fang didn¡¯t even disrupt Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance?!¡± Wace perked up, observing the battle closely.

    ¡°As I expected, Terrance won¡¯t be defeated that easily. I have faith in him,¡± Raoul Contesta thought to himself¡­

    The surging mes intertwined into the most primal ws and fangs. After it didn¡¯t seed with one strike, then another, Smence and Satoru didn¡¯t lose theirposure, but their attack frequency increased noticeably. However, as the air currents around Beautifly changed, a silvery sheen appeared. The powdery scales of Beautifly¡¯s Silver Wind had mixed into the swirling air currents, making them incredibly sharp. So, every time Beautifly flew past Smence, it left a deep scratch.

    Beautifly was constantly performing Quiver Dance, and its powdery scales became sharper and sharper. Combined with its clever maniption of the air currents, Beautifly¡¯s speed became so fast that Smence could no longer keep up. Throughout the entire battle¡­ Smence couldn¡¯t even touch Beautifly once!!

    On the contrary, when Satoru¡¯s appeal points hit zero, Smence¡¯s injured body, covered in wounds and scratches, appeared in people¡¯s sight.

    A resounding victory, an absolute resounding victory¡ªan oue no one had anticipated. Thebo of Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance andbo technique of powdery scales and air currents had surpassed Satoru¡¯s understanding. Even after five minutes, he couldn¡¯t find a way to counter it! Disadvantage? It doesn¡¯t exist.

    Terrance advanced effortlessly.

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 Chapter 309: Tentacle Domain

    Beautifly managed to dodge all of Smence¡¯s attacks with astonishing agility, even enhancing itself while dodging, eventually dealing massive damage to Smence. Such a situation is rarely seen in traditional battles, even in Elite Four or Champion matches. In those battles, it¡¯s normal for Pok¨¦mon to take a few hits or trade damage in fast-paced fights.

    However, in Beautifly¡¯s battle, the audience finally witnessed a battle style that truly belongs to a Pok¨¦mon Contest. By cleverlybining the moves Quiver Dance and Silver Wind¡¯s air currents, Beautifly grew stronger as the battle progressed, eventually defeating a much more powerful opponent.

    ¡°There¡¯s actually a technique like this¡­¡±

    Both the Coordinators who owned Beautifly and the audience began to ponder over the unique technique Beautifly disyed in battle. It had be something of a secret technique, and most people were eager to imitate and learn from it.

    But if Terrance knew this, he would just shake his head. Beautifly¡¯s mastery of this technique isn¡¯t something that can be achieved quickly. Even with its natural talent in this area, his Beautifly took at least over three years honing its control over air currents, with Terrance pouring in countless resources and time. For others, trying to replicate this at such a high cost might not be the best choice.

    Every Trainer and their Pok¨¦mon have their own unique path, shaped by their individual characteristics. Simply copying others might make you stronger, but it will never take you to the very end.

    Are there not enough examples of Trainers imitating the team styles and movebinations of powerful figures like the Elite Four or Champions? Yet, how many can actually reach their level¡­

    ¡­¡­

    ¡­¡­As time passed, the battle in the central arena reached the end. Two contestants stepped onto the stage, standing to the left and right of Vivian.

    The audience erupted into excitement, with conversations buzzing throughout the seats.

    Hani¡¯s battle was clearly one that everyone was looking forward to.

    At this stage of the Battle Stage, including Terrance, 15 Coordinators have advanced into ¡°Top 16.¡±

    And now, the final match was between Sinnoh¡¯s Top Coordinator, Hani, and another contestant. Hani¡¯s identity had already been revealed by now, and her title as Top Coordinator was far more convincing than any bragging. No one doubted her abilities, and even her opponent felt immense pressure going into the battle.

    ¡°Her use of Grassy Terrain is truly impressive,¡± Terrance thought as he looked at the stage. Five of the six contestants of first-tier had already advanced, and it was almost certain that Hani would be the next to qualify.

    The road from the Top 16 to the Top 8 would be a fierce struggle, and the battle for the Top 4 would likely be even more brutal.

    Based on the battles so far, Terrance had a rough understanding of the styles of these dozen or so contestants. Each of them posed a certain threat to him, and a few even had the potential to be deadly. The Grand Festival is different from Pok¨¦mon Contests; the intensity is far beyond Terrance¡¯s imagination. Moreover, the contestants this time seem to be exceptionally talented.

    ¡°Let me see how that Grassy Terrain is used in battle¡­¡±

    Terrance was focusing mainly on the five contestants, who had the highest scores excluding himself. These were the ¡°first tier¡± contestants being discussed online. Now, Hani¡¯s match was thest one he was watching. If he could make it to the finals, and if Hani also reached the finals, then it woulde down to a showdown between the two of them for the final honor.

    On the battlefield, as expected, Hani once again sent out her Tangrowth, whose mastery of Grassy Terrain was exceptional. Her opponent, a Persian, faced off against it, and it was hard to tell who had the upper hand.

    As the battle began, a golden electric current shot out from Persian, while Tangrowth, to evade, plunged its tentacles into the ground. Suddenly, a massive vine rapidly grew, and the giant vines lifted Tangrowth into the air, dodging the Thunderbolt.

    But it didn¡¯t stop there. The vines, seemingly limitless, burst out from the ground, twisting and twining together. Whoosh¡ªa ball of shadow wasunched by Persian. This Persian had mastered multiple types of moves, including Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt. No wonder it made it to the Grand Festival¡ªit was clearly well-trained. This reminded Terrance of the first Pok¨¦mon Contest he ever entered, where he saw a female Coordinator whose Skitty could also use diverse types of moves like Blizzard and Thunderbolt.

    Such versatility in move sets can significantly enhance a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s charm in Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    On the stage, the vines danced wildly in the air, growing at a terrifying speed and responding to Tangrowth¡¯smands as if they were extensions of its arms. Under this endless vine barrier, Persian¡¯s moves couldn¡¯t even break through thisyer of defense.

    ¡°If only the opponent was a Fire-type Pok¨¦mon¡­ then we¡¯d see a more exciting match.¡±

    It wasn¡¯t just the audience thinking this¡ªTerrance was too. If it were mes, which can counter vines, Tangrowth would likely be forced to reveal even more of its tricks.

    ¡°This is an unusual use of Grassy Terrain¡­¡± Terrance frowned as he noticed the entire stage had been unknowingly covered in vines. It was incredibly difficult to deal with, and so far, Persian hadn¡¯t found a good way to attack.

    The vines weaved back and forth across the battlefield, and by now, it was impossible to tell which vines were Tangrowth¡¯s tentacles. In a way, every vine seemed like it was one of its tentacles, all under itsmand.

    What¡¯s more, these are weapons that, even if severed, wouldn¡¯t have any impact on Tangrowth itself.

    Pop pop pop¡­¡­¡­

    Suddenly, the pores on the vines burst open, scattering countless yellow powder into the air. As the vines were swung, Persian¡¯s expression changed, its body twitching.

    ¡°What¡¯s this¡­¡± The audience was baffled by the change in the vines, but when they saw Persian¡¯s reaction, they gasped in shock.

    ¡°It¡¯s Stun Spore¡­ and there¡¯s nowhere to escape.¡±

    Watching the vines releasing Stun Spore, Terrance shook his head. To see thebination of vines and Grassy Terrain used to this extent¡­ if Persian could still turn the battle around, it would be nothing short of a miracle.

    At this point, it might as well be called a ¡°Tentacle Domain¡± instead of Grassy Terrain¡­

    If Terrance remembered correctly, Tangrowth could also use Poison Powder. If that were deployed inbination with Stun Spore, it would make the battlefield even more dangerous.

    ¡°The battle¡¯s over, but I haven¡¯t really gained any useful information. If this is the extent of it, Beautifly should be able to handle it¡­ but I fear Tangrowth might have a hidden trump card.¡±

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 Chapter 310: Prince of Lightning

    The Top 16 has been decided, and Terrance recalled the matchup list. His next opponent appeared to be a female Coordinator named Hideko.

    If he could defeat her, Terrance would face the first-tier¡¯s Prince of Lightning Finch, in the quarterfinals.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°I originally had two portions each of Silver Powder and Bright Powder. I¡¯ve already used one portion of Silver Powder during the performance, which means I still have three chances left.¡±

    Advancing from the Top 16 to the Top 8, then to the Top 4, and from there to the final two, ultimately fighting for the championship¡­

    If all goes well and he keeps winning, he might face four more battles.

    These three remaining resources couldn¡¯t be wasted early. They were expensive, and there was no way he¡¯d squander them in battles that didn¡¯t pose a significant threat.

    At least, Hideko didn¡¯t seem to pose a serious threat to his path to victory. Compared to Hani and the others, she seemed tock that extra edge.Even though the Grand Festival has a much higher frequency of battles than Pok¨¦mon Contest and was quite intense, the audience¡¯s enthusiasm didn¡¯t wane at all. Every battle was a high-level, artistically gorgeous performance, far different from what could be seen in a typical league match or other battles. As an annual event, the Grand Festival is certainly something to savor.

    Before Terrance¡¯s match, the Prince of Lightning Finch once again showcased the overwhelming power of his Raichu. It seemed that the Inherited Move Electric Terrain allowed Raichu¡¯s Lightning Rod Ability to be fully unleashed. The synergy between the two significantly enhanced Raichu¡¯s battle prowess.

    However¡­ while Electric Terrain looked imposing, Terrance still found Hani¡¯s bizarre Grassy Terrain more troublesome.

    Compared to the unpredictable ways Grassy Terrain could be used, Raichu¡¯s Electric Terrain seems much more straightforward.

    In the arena, golden electric snakes slithered everywhere, electrifying the entire ground. A strange energy connected these electric currents, and with Raichu at its center, the entire area became nearly impossible to enter, like a forbidden zone of lightning.

    If that were all, it wouldn¡¯t be that frightening. But within the ever-present Electric Terrain, Raichu¡¯s Electric-type moves were unleashed with astonishing speed, often leaving opponents little time to react. Moreover, just like Tangrowth, Raichu could use the electric currents in the terrain as its arms, providing a wide array of tactical options.

    But that¡¯s not the main point¡­ In the battle before Terrance entered the stage, facing the opponent¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, Raichu demonstrated the ability to instantly retract the currents from the Electric Terrain, stimting its body. This allowed its somewhat chubby frame to be even more agile than Pikachu, disying incredible speed. Raichu abandoned its usual ¡°stationary¡± fighting style and unleashed a Wild Charge with tremendous explosive power, moving like a streak of lightning.

    ¡°From this, it¡¯s clear that this Raichu cannot be underestimated in either closebat or long-rangebat.¡±

    ¡°No wonder Finch is considered a strong contender for the championship.¡±

    Compared to the strange Grassy Terrain of Hani, the Electric Terrain, while powerful, was more straightforward. This allows Terrance to lower the chances of suffering an unexpected defeat, and think about the opponent¡¯s strategy in advance.

    ¡°Hideko¡­ if I remember correctly, her Pok¨¦mon is¡­ Altaria?!¡±

    Terrance was still a little puzzled as he headed towards the arena.

    There aren¡¯t many Trainers who use Altaria, but in a majorpetition like the Grand Festival, encountering one isn¡¯t that surprising.

    After all, even Pok¨¦mon like Tyranitar and Smence have frequently appeared in the past.

    ¡°Altaria, huh¡­¡± This was why Terrance wasn¡¯t too nervous. It wasn¡¯t arrogance, rather he felt confident in his deep understanding of Altaria.

    This was his advantage!

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Here we go, it¡¯s Terrance¡¯s turn to battle again.¡±

    As soon as Terrance stepped onto the arena, those who were openly or secretly paying attention to him became excited, their mood bing better.

    ¡°Commanding calmly, a deep understanding of Pok¨¦mon Contests, and his Pok¨¦mon are also outstanding.¡±

    Some spectators, who hadn¡¯t known Terrance before, were now captivated by his previous performances and battles. Outstanding individuals always draw attention wherever they go, and Terrance¡¯s performance naturally earned him high praise from many.

    ¡°That Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance technique is already perfect. Even in a traditional battle, it would be hard to counter¡­¡± a Trainer remarked.

    For Trainers, such colorful and distinctive Pok¨¦mon could be considered their ace!

    Often, a unique skill or secret technique allows a Trainer to stand out. It¡¯s a sign of personal growth and the foundation for recognizing their own path.

    ¡°Master Wace, how do you think this Beautifly would fare in traditional battles?¡±

    In the judges¡¯ seat, a Nurse Joy asked. She had been thinking of Beautifly¡¯s explosive performance in the Appeals Round, during which it had exhausted all its stamina. She wondered just how destructive this Beautifly could be if it unleashed its full power.

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Wace shook his head.

    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say directly. We might only be able to find out in realbat.¡±

    The destructive force refers to how much harm can be inflicted in the shortest time. In the Champion League, most Pok¨¦mon prioritize this kind of explosive damage. However, Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance,bined with other techniques, adds a unique individual vor to its battle style, making it difficult to judge directly as it had too many limitations.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    The intense battle unfolded in the skies above the arena. Beautifly and Altaria each upied their territory, neither willing to back down. At this moment, the audience erupted in a massive wave of cheers, their voices reverberating throughout the venue.

    Too brilliant.

    In the center of the arena, Altaria used Cotton Guard to interfere with the air currents around Beautifly. The audience initially thought the currents would be disrupted by the cotton feathers, but to their surprise, Beautifly used the feathers,bining them with the air currents to form a defensiveyer, sessfully blocking one of Altaria¡¯s attacks.

    Beautifly, gliding in the air currents, performed Quiver Dance at an rming speed. If Hideko wasn¡¯t careful, Beautifly might power up sessfully. It¡¯s unclear what drove Hideko, but she felt an urgent need to disrupt the air currents around Beautifly.

    But no matter how she tried to have Altaria interfere, Beautifly remained unaffected by the shifting air currents. This prompted the other contestants watching the battle to make a mental note.

    ¡°Don¡¯t try to disrupt the air currents. This Beautifly can quickly grasp the changing patterns¡­ the only way is to attack from another angle.¡±

    Watching other Trainers¡¯ battles is the best way to gather information¡ªit¡¯s the most direct and effective method.

    Bang!!

    Cottonbined with Ice Beam to form chunks of ice, which Altaria shattered with a Dragon w, sending arge amount of ice fragments raining down on Beautifly like a meteor shower. Altaria¡¯s relentless attacks collided with Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance amidst the Silver Wind, but as Beautifly¡¯s stats improved, Altaria could no longer avoid its inevitable defeat, leaving Hideko disheartened.

    At the same time, the Prince of Lightning Finch shot up from his seat in the preparation room. He reflected on Beautifly¡¯s evasion and power-up strategy centered around Quiver Dance and Silver Wind from the previous two battles, and fell into deep thought, preparing to find a counter-strategy for his uing match against Terrance, a troublesome opponent.

    ¡°If it¡¯s Raichu, how can it stop that Quiver Dance?¡±

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 Chapter 311: Electrostatic Field of Electric Terrain

    Quarterfinals, First Contest Battle: Finch vs. Terrance

    After the conclusion of the Top 16 matches, the audience, having waited for a while, immediately adjusted their seating postures. May and Max stopped goofing around and calmed down, waiting for the battle to begin. Terrance¡¯s supporters also began to pay attention to match updates.

    Chisana, watching outside, as well as everyone watching at the Old Green House in Farbor Town, all stopped what they were doing, their hearts pounding with anticipation. As thepetition progressed, the pressure on both Terrance and them only grew.

    ¡°The next battle: Finch vs. Terrance!¡±

    Terrance and his opponent stepped onto the stage. As their eyes met, Finch suddenly smiled and said, ¡°To be honest, I didn¡¯t expect so many strongpetitors at this Grand Festival. I came here aiming for the Top Coordinator¡¯s title, but it¡¯s clearly not going to be easy. You¡¯re one of the opponents I¡¯m looking forward to facing. I hope you don¡¯t disappoint me.¡±

    Finch¡¯s words rang in Terrance¡¯s ears. He nodded and replied, ¡°I will win.¡±

    The moment they took the stage, a fierce rivalry ignited, neither willing to back down.

    Reaching the Quarterfinals and now facing an opponent like Finch made the situation increasingly intense. Terrance nced at the Pok¨¦ Balls at his waist and began to mentally review Finch¡¯s previous battle strategies.

    ¡°Raichu is fast at using both long-range and close-range moves. If Raichu utilizes Electric Terrain properly, its attack frequency will surpass any previous opponents. Plus, the changes within the Electric Terrain could make it difficult for Beautifly to enhance itself¡­¡± Terrance thought to himself.¡°In that case, I need to change my approach. The previous two battles probably made Finch think he¡¯s figured out Beautifly¡¯s fighting style, but Beautifly has many morebo moves that it can use.¡±

    Moreover, Terrance still had a secret weapon up his sleeve.

    Vivian nced at the countdown and suddenly announced:

    ¡°Begin!¡±

    Prince of Lightning Finch and the Supernova Terrance tossed their Pok¨¦ Balls simultaneously. A Pok¨¦mon with electric sacs on its cheeks and dark orange fur stood proudly opposite, taunting the flying Beautifly.

    Ding¡ª

    The battle began, and both sides probed each other.

    A current of electricity and a wind de ¡°brushed past each other¡±, both heading toward their targets. Raichu¡¯s round, brown paw emitted a bolt of lightning, swatting down Beautifly¡¯s Air Cutter. Beautifly, on the other hand, seemed motionless as the Thunderbolt approached, but with a slight tilt of its body, it dodged the attack, leaving both Pok¨¦monpletely unharmed.

    ¡°Rai~~chu¡±

    Raichu, intrigued, stared at its opponent, electric sparks dancing around its cheeks. Its lightning-shaped tail suddenly straightened as waves of electricity began to surge outward.

    ¡°Beautifly, Stun Spore.¡±

    Seeing that Raichu was about to make an astonishing move, Terrance frowned and tried to disrupt it. Beautifly pped its wings forcefully, releasing a cloud of yellow dust that swiftly swept above Raichu and exploded with a bang. Countless Stun Spore¡¯s particles rained down and scattered in all directions.

    But instead of retreating, Raichu advanced. With a light flick of its tail, the electric currents made contact with the spores. To the astonishment of the audience, the paralyzing powder seemed to be drawn away, scattering in a different direction.

    Boom!

    At the same time, before Terrance could react, Raichu had alreadypleted its Electric Terrain. Beautifly fired more than a dozen silk threads, trying to injure Raichu, but with a slight flick of its tail, Raichu transformed the floating electrical currents into weak electromaic waves, creating a defensive that intercepted the String Shot.

    ¡°Abandon them,¡± Terrancemanded firmly. Without Beautifly¡¯s control, the threads collided with the Thunder Wave. However, under the gentle breeze created by Beautifly, the threads had already formed arge web. Although hindered by the Thunder Wave, it still descended ording to its momentum.

    Beautifly¡¯s silk threads are highly conductive!

    Noticing that the web¡¯s structure remained intact, Finch reacted quickly. As the massive web closed in, Raichu assumed the Brick Break stance, forcefully shing through the ¡°Electroweb.¡± Then, it turned its gaze toward Beautifly, who was stirring up the air currents.

    ¡°It¡¯s useless, are you still trying to use Silver Wind?¡±

    Finch smiled inwardly. From the earlier Stun Spore, didn¡¯t Terrance notice anything?

    Whether it was the powdery scales of Silver Wind or the spores from Stun Spore, in Raichu¡¯s self-created ¡°electrostatic field,¡± both the powdery scales and spores would be uncontroble.

    As long as Raichu maintained control of the ¡°electrostatic field,¡± within the Electric Terrain, many of Beautifly¡¯s moves would be restricted.

    Even if Beautifly could harness the power of ¡°wind,¡± it wouldn¡¯t help. Compared to the external air currents, the lightning was something Raichu could fully control.

    Finch was confident.

    ¡°Thunderbolt¡ª¡±

    As Terrance and Finch shed, the appeal points of both contestants were steadily decreasing. However, the appeal points showed no clear advantage for either side. From the judges¡¯ perspective, though, it seemed that Terrance hadn¡¯t found a good way to counter Raichu yet. If things continued this way, the gap would only widen.

    ¡°With the powdery scales and Stun Spore restricted, and Quiver Dance interrupted, is there no other way?¡± Raoul Contesta pondered.

    Without the powdery scales of Silver Wind, although Beautifly could make the air currents even more violent, but Terrance didn¡¯t give thatmand. Instead, he deliberately allowed Raichu to interrupt Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance.

    ¡°It¡¯s bing clearer now. At the speed of the opponent¡¯s Thunderbolt, as long as Beautifly can utilize at least 70% of its Quiver Dance speed, Raichu¡¯s Thunderbolt alone won¡¯t be enough to catch up. However¡­¡±

    But there was no way to tell if Raichu had held back its full power or whether it could suddenly erupt out with a burst of power. If he recklesslymanded Beautifly to fully engage in Quiver Dance, the consequence would be that in the midst of the violent air currents, Beautifly would be forced to use all its energy just to maintain Quiver Dance and dodge attacks. If it couldn¡¯t evade properly, there would be no way to stop Quiver Dance or change its flight path. Being able to cancel Quiver Dance at will and nimbly dodge attacks to escape the air currents, like it¡¯s doing now, would be utterly impossible. The wind¡¯s force is simply too strong, and Beautifly would need to use all its energy just to maintain bnce. At that time, if it were to face a move that exceeded what Beautifly could withstand, it would almost certainly be in danger of getting hit.

    So far, in both this and previous battles, Terrance and Beautifly had been using an imperfect version of Quiver Dancebined with air currents. The intensity of these currents is nowhere near as violent as the sandstorms from their special training!

    There mighte a time during the Grand Festival when Terrance could go all out, but this wasn¡¯t the right moment.

    ¡°The fact that Electric Terrain can be transformed into an electrostatic field is impressive. Raichu¡¯s mastery over Electric Terrain is just as skillful as Hani¡¯s Tangrowth over Grassy Terrain. But do you really think that¡¯s an advantage?¡±

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 Chapter 312: Rain of Light

    ¡°Beautifly, Silver Wind!¡±

    A strong gust of turbid wind, mixed with white powdery scales, blew over. Finch¡¯s eyes showed confusion¡ª what can Silver Wind without the powdery scales¡­..

    ¡°Do you really think this can threaten Raichu?¡±

    Raichu let out a cry, controlling the Electric Terrain. As Silver Wind descended, all the powdery scales were stripped away, leaving only the strong gust of wind. Raichu easily withstood it by nting its Iron Tail into the ground, without even budging. Without the cutting property of the powdery scales, Beautifly¡¯s massive gust of wind wasn¡¯t destructive enough to harm Raichu.

    ¡°Heh¡­found the angle.¡±

    Terrance nced at Beautifly and made a gesture.

    Finch felt uneasy at this cryptic action, though he couldn¡¯t pinpoint why. He prepared to have Raichu intercept Beautifly with Thunder Wave for a final strike. However, Beautifly, floating in the air, suddenly spat out a mass of white silk once again mixed with the Silver Wind.

    By this point, after having his move countered, Terrance¡¯s appeal points had started to fall behind.

    Fans of Terrance grew anxious.¡°What¡¯s he doing?¡±

    Finch looked up. Abo move of String Shot and Silver Wind?

    Wouldn¡¯t that neutralize the powdery scales¡¯ effect?

    Interfered by String Shot, how could the powdery scales retain their cutting property? They would long be worn away by the silk threads¡­ and indeed, the mass of white silk caught in Silver Wind was immediately shredded into countless fragments, just like at the start of the performance, fluttering down like snowkes.

    ¡°I see.¡±

    Watching the sudden turn of events, Wace smiled knowingly, looking amused as his gaze fell on Raichu, curious to see how it would respond.

    How would it deal with these harmless yet vision-blocking silk fragments?

    Compared to powdery scales, these silk threads were muchrger in size, and¡­

    But in battle, Finch and Raichu clearly didn¡¯t think that far ahead. Facing a simr situation, Raichu manipted the Electric Terrain. Compared to repelling Stun Spore or powdery scales, it took more effort, but the silk threads were still not being drawn in.

    ¡°Damn it,¡± Finch wished he could p himself. The silk fragments arepletely different from dust. His instincts were too ingrained¡ªafter having used electrostatic field to counter Stun Spore and powdery scales, lowering Terrance¡¯s appeal points, Finch had unconsciously tried the same approach. But silk threads were far harder to repel than dust.

    Seeing the silk fragments closing in on Raichu, Finch quicklymanded Raichu to st away the obstacles with Volt Tackle. But immediately after, Raichu, who had a clear view of the battlefield, heard the sharp sound of ¡°whoosh¡±¡ªand a dozen Air Cutters, shaped like wind des, shot through the air,ing at it from outside of its line of sight.

    ¡°A mere trick.¡±

    Finch calmly said. Even though Raichu was eliminating the silk threads, it still had enough time to counter the Air Cutters.

    But as the sharp des descended, Raichu suddenly covered its eyes and cried out: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Raichu?! Quickly use Thunderbolt to block them!¡±

    Raichu, upon hearing themand, tried to focus on the target, but as soon as its gaze fell on the Air Cutters, its eyes were once again unluckily struck by a beam of light. The ten or so Air Cutters intersected with each other, and Raichu¡¯s gaze fell exactly where Beautifly had calcted the effect of ¡°Bright Powder¡± to be most intense. Faced with this situation, Raichu, relying on its memory, began to unleash golden lightning wildly towards the Air Cutters, sweeping back and forth across them.

    This scene, as seen by the audience, showed Raichu amidst Electric Terrain, facing over a dozen wind des, each emitting a magical light like the sun, descending like a rain of swords.

    The originally ordinary Air Cutters, after being infused with an unknown type of powder by Beautifly, shimmered and emitted an extremely dazzling and blinding light. Under the calcted angles of Beautifly¡¯s ten or so wind des, Raichu fell into a momentary daze upon looking at them, missing the perfect chance to lock onto its target.

    ¡°So beautiful!¡±

    A little girl in the audience pped her hands. From the spectators¡¯ perspective, the Air Cutters mixed with Bright Powder looked incredibly beautiful, making the appearance of the des more distinct. Their sparkling appearance,bined with the sheer number of them, made it seem as though a rain of light was descending from the sky.

    While the audience and judges admired the breathtaking disy, to Raichu, this was a challenging and tricky attack. The dazzling light disoriented Raichu, causing it to panic. Though it managed to hit and destroy a few Air Cutters with its haphazard Thunderbolt, several others managed to slip through, striking Raichu one after another with a brilliant light!

    Boom!

    As the Air Cutters carrying Bright Powder struck Raichu, the power contained within them erupted all at once. The Bright Powder was blown away, scattering into the air, creating a breathtaking disy that sparkled from afar.

    This attack drew cheers from the crowd.

    The judges also nodded in approval.

    Finch, however, was in shock as he watched Raichu¡¯s appeal points plummet. He called out to Raichu, but as Raichu tried to stand, the Electric Terrain vanished as it lost control of it. Suddenly, a thin and straight silk thread shot through the air, wrapping around Raichu¡¯s tail. A green light surged, and Raichu¡¯s expression changed to one of shock and fear.

    ¡°Shake off the String Shot!¡±

    As Raichu¡¯s stamina was drained by Giga Drain, Finch became anxious¡ªhis pace hadpletely fallen apart. At thest moment, Raichu mustered its willpower to harden its tail into iron, severing the thread¡¯s absorption. But just then, a gentle breeze blew through, stirring up the remnants of Stun Spore left behind by the Electric Terrain. Under Beautifly¡¯s controlled air currents, Raichu inhaled the spores, and Finch¡¯s face turned grim, realizing there was no chance of recovery.

    Having absorbed the Stun Spore, it took just one more Silver Wind from Beautifly to clear Raichu¡¯s remaining appeal points.

    With that, Terrance advanced to the semifinals.

    ¡°So that was Bright Powder! Terrance¡¯s Beautifly had been carrying that peculiar powder, and he used it at the perfect moment.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, mixed into those highly concentrated Air Cutters, there was no way Raichu could absorb the Bright Powder quickly enough. If it was earlier, Raichu could have ignored the effect of Bright Powder.¡±

    ¡°Come to think of it, in one of Terrance¡¯s earlier performances, he used Silver Powder, didn¡¯t he?¡±

    The judges nodded in session, acknowledging that Beautifly¡¯s choice of the two types of powders was spot on in terms of utilizing the items.

    ¡°I remember that Hani¡¯s Tangrowth also carried a Miracle Seed, which was likely the key reason for the abundant life force in the vegetation of its Grassy Terrain.¡±

    ¡°A Miracle Seed?! Isn¡¯t that something that only ancient trees over a hundred years old can produce under very specific conditions¡­¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°I lost.¡± Finch¡¯s expression wasplex as he exhaled deeply, taking a long time toe to terms with his defeat.

    Did he lose because of the ¡°Bright Powder¡±? He consoled himself with that thought.

    But when Finch sees Beautifly¡¯s next battle, he would realize that Beautifly hadn¡¯t even shown its full strength yet.

    Terrance had used the Bright Powder simply because he didn¡¯t want to reveal all his strength too early.

    After some polite exchanges, the two of them left the stage.

    From the audience, someone mumbled at some point, ¡°What kind of battle was that?¡±

    He was a Trainer, who pped enthusiastically like everyone else after the match, but then turned to his twopanions and said, ¡°It was really amazing! But I couldn¡¯t follow all of thementary. There are so many parts I don¡¯t understand. If I were battling up there, I wouldn¡¯t even know how I lost. Throughout the whole match, aside from the obvious moves, the rest just¡­¡±

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 Chapter 313: Toxic

    ¡°Terrance has made it to the semifinals!¡±

    With the first semifinalist determined, many people breathed a sigh of relief, but the battles were still intense.

    As a first-tier contestant, Prince of Lightning was defeated in the quarterfinals. Surely, more first-tier contestants would soon exit the stage.

    ¡°Next match, Mizushima vs. Sadako.¡±

    After Terrance¡¯s match, Flowing Fish Mizushima¡¯s Dewgong faced off against a second-tier female contestant in a Battle Stage thatsted three minutes. Mizushima¡¯s superior skills allowed him to use ice and water to create a variety of attack patterns, dominating the opponent in terms of the appeal points.

    First-tier Mizushima sessfully advanced to the semifinals, confirming Terrance¡¯s next opponent.

    ¡°The battle between Supernova and Flowing Fish¡ªit¡¯s going to be an interesting one.¡±

    ¡°Terrance¡¯s battle style focuses on seizing opportunities, strengthening himself, finding his opponent¡¯s weaknesses, and delivering a decisive blow. Mizushima¡¯s style, on the other hand, revolves around manipting water and using ice-type moves to disturb and suppress the opponent¡¯s battle tempo to ultimately win.¡±

    ¡°Flowing Fish is very strong.¡±¡°But isn¡¯t Terrance just as impressive? Prince of Lightning and the others were on the same level, and they still lost.¡±

    The six first-tier contestants being talked about online have certainly garnered attention for a reason. Coincidentally or not, two of them have now entered the semifinals.

    There¡¯s a high chance that the remaining two semifinal spots will also be filled from the other three first-tier contestants.

    ¡°Next match, Hikaru vs. Gayle.¡±

    Terrance nced at the matchup list in silence. After the battle between Shining Magician Hikaru and Master of Ice and Fire Gayle, Top Coordinator Hani would likely be facing another female Coordinator.

    ¡°As long as I defeat Mizushima, I¡¯ll be in the finals¡­¡±

    ¡°I need to be extra cautious of ice-type moves; they can pose a threat to Beautifly.¡±

    Beautifly had just finished a battle and needed immediate rest and recovery. During the Grand Festival, a nurse team on par with Nurse Joy was responsible for taking care of the Pok¨¦mon.

    While waiting for his next match, Terrance stayed quietly in the preparation room, watching the ongoing battles. Every contestant could potentially be hispetitor, so the more he learned now, the better his chances.

    On the central stage, Hikaru¡¯s kazam and Gayle¡¯s reon were facing each other from a distance.

    ¡°kazam¡¯sbination of sh and Light Screen is incredibly troublesome. It¡¯s even more dangerous to me and Beautifly than Dewgong and reon, who has type advantage over Beautifly.¡±

    Terrance furrowed his brows. He had seen that sh and Light Screenbo before, and to be blunt, it was more disruptive than Beautifly¡¯s wind des created with Bright Powder. Getting caught in thatbo in battle would be quite unpleasant.

    On top of that, kazam¡¯s powerful analytical ability made the Light Screenbo unpredictable and hard to evade.

    ¡°If only I could use Mismagius in this match, it would be interesting¡­¡±

    The sh between fake sh and real sh¡ªwho woulde out on top? Plus, Ghost-types and Psychic-types were natural rivals¡­

    Hikaru and Gayle¡¯s battle fully showcased the uniqueness of their titles. Indeed, there¡¯s no such thing as a wrong nickname, only a poorly chosen name.

    kazam initially created a Light Screen room, attempting to set up a structure for reflecting sh. However, Gayle clearly didn¡¯t want to give him the chance. reon unleashed a methrower, sweeping through and destroying arge section of the Light Screen.

    ¡°It¡¯s said that his Fire-type and Ice-type Pok¨¦mon are his strongest, and it seems to be true. The temperature and intensity of this me is both terrifyingly high. You¡¯d believe it if someone said he is a Trainer,¡±mented a spectator.

    ¡°Inparison, Hikaru is a more traditional Coordinator. His kazam¡¯s psychic power is too weak. While the Light Screen is cleverly made, it¡¯s easily shattered, and even Confusion was easily destroyed by methrower.¡±

    Even so, the fact that Hikaru and kazam have made it this far is nothing to scoff at. Although the Light Screen¡¯s defense isn¡¯t strong, kazam¡¯s intent on creating it wasn¡¯t for defense. With kazam¡¯s capabilities, the speed and quantity at which it can create these Light Screen is incredibly high.

    Even when reon destroyed these Light Screen, kazam could quickly recreate them.

    Countless beams of light were reflected, and although theycked destructive power, they seemed topletely block reon¡¯s vision. reon¡¯s attack frequency couldn¡¯t keep up with kazam¡¯s speed in creating these sh barriers.

    As reon began missing more and more attacks, falling into Hikaru¡¯s rhythm, the judges and audience felt that it was a pity. But who could have expected reon to suddenly explode with a new, never-before-seenbo move. Upon witnessing it, Nurse Joy¡¯s expression changed dramatically, as the tide of battle was overturned in an instant. Thebination of Smog and Lava Plume allowed reon to create a purplish-red ¡°fire poison¡± smoke, which was not only extremely hot but also dangerously toxic. In a sh, it scorched through all of kazam¡¯s Light Screens, shattering the sh barriers and leaving kazam in a dire situation.

    ¡°That¡¯s fire poison, and also smoke poison,¡± Nurse Joymented. In the field of Pok¨¦mon medicine, this kind of fire poison was extremely rare.

    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, Smog and Lava Plume can¡¯t naturallybine. Thisbo is Gayle¡¯s own technique. Without finding the right method, no one else could replicate it,¡± Nurse Joy added.

    Raoul Contesta remarked, ¡°He didn¡¯t use thisbo inst year¡¯s Grand Festival.¡±

    Not only was the attack area massive, but it also contained astonishing power with a unique effect. Terrance watched the dramatic shift in the battle, keeping a close eye on the fire poison smoke. He knew he had to be careful.

    ¡°It¡¯s likely a personal breakthrough for him, though the technique seems limited. Otherwise, we might have witnessed the birth of a great move like those seen 400 years ago,¡± Wace said with a smile.

    Four hundred years ago, a ninja developed Toxic. It was not only highly poisonous and difficult to cure but also exceptionally longsting. More importantly, any Poison-type Pok¨¦mon could learn Toxic through a medium to strengthen itself. Even non-Poison-type Pok¨¦mon could partially learn it. It was considered the first recorded instance in history of a ¡°man-made move¡± that most Pok¨¦mon could learn and use.

    Now, Toxic has be the signature move of Poison-types, though few people know that it was one of the rare moves created by a human, and notprehended by Pok¨¦mon themselves.

    While this fire poison smoke was impressive, in Wace¡¯s eyes, it was still immature. Perhaps it would be Gayle¡¯s signature move, much like Terrance¡¯s Altaria¡¯s Erase, but it wasn¡¯t yetparable to Toxic, a move that could influence future generations.

    ¡°Gayle won,¡± Terrance muttered, scratching his head. He misjudged the oue¡ªhe thought Hikaru would be the one to win.

    But now he was curious¡ªwhat would happen if reon, a Fire-type Pok¨¦mon, shed with Hani¡¯s Grassy Terrain? What kind of sparks would fly?!

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 Chapter 314: vs. Flowing Fish

    Chapter 314: vs. Flowing Fish

    Thest match of the quarterfinals: Hani vs. another second-tier contestant. Without a doubt, under Hani¡¯s Grassy Terrain, the contestant suffered a crushing defeat.

    Moreover, Hani didn¡¯t showcase any new strategies beyond using the Grassy Terrain, keeping her next opponent, Gayle, from seeing any new tactics.

    ¡°Not bad,¡± Raoul Contesta said excitedly as he looked at the list of the top four. ¡°With the level these four are at, any one of them could be a Top Coordinator.¡±

    ¡°If future Grand Festivals have Top Coordinators of this caliber each time, I would be satisfied,¡± he added.

    Wace smiled without saying a word.

    Semi-finalists:

    Supernova Terrance vs. Flowing Fish Mizushima.

    Master of Ice and Fire Gayle vs. Sinnoh¡¯s Enchantress Hani!

    ¡­¡­¡­¡­

    ¡°Brother Terrance made it to the semifinals¡­ Ha¡­ Hahaha!¡± At arge screen showing the live Grand Festival broadcast in a certain area of teport, Chisana¡¯s face lit up with joy.

    The people who had spoken to him earlier all looked at him with strange expressions, but their curiosity got the better of them: ¡°You¡¯ve been so interested in this Terrance since the beginning, you guys definitely aren¡¯t just regr friends.¡±

    Watching Terrance get this far, Chisana nodded proudly as if he himself was standing in that position.

    ¡°We¡¯re from the same ce.¡±

    ¡­¡­

    ¡°He¡¯s reached the semifinal,¡± Max, though young, had already started wearing sses and had even developed the habit of pushing up his sses. Among the children present, he stood out as unusual, frequently joining in the adults¡¯ discussions.

    Caroline, watching her son¡¯s behavior, shook her head. It seemed May took after her more¡­

    ¡­¡­

    ¡°I wasn¡¯t wrong about him, was I?¡± Yuu Tachibana was among the first to notice Terrance. With her experience in Pok¨¦mon Contests, seeing a rookie make it to the semifinals¡ªespecially in apetition of such high caliber¡ªwas no easy feat. This also indirectly validated her keen judgment. Watching Terrance achieve sess, Yuu, as one of his earliest supporters, looked at her friend Yui with a sense of satisfaction as if she had nurtured him.

    This sentiment wasn¡¯t exclusive to one of Terrance¡¯s supporters. The better Terrance performed, the more his supporters cheered for him, and the more their trust in him grew, their favorability of him increasing +1+1+1+1+¡­..¡Þ.

    Moreover, during the Grand Festival¡ªa major event broadcasted live across all of Hoenn¡ªcountless viewers in front of their TVs were either turning into fans or bing critics¡­ Either way, it all contributed to a rise in his poprity.

    The better his results, the more attention he attracted.

    ¡­¡­

    At this moment, the liveliest ce was the Old Green House.

    While the people of the Old Green House were watching the Grand Festival, an elderly voice suddenly called out in surprise from outside the door.

    ¡°An! I think I just saw your Terrance on TV!¡±

    ¡­¡­

    ¡°This year¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Contest not only has the most impressive lineup ever, but also, aside from Hani, it seems like all the Coordinators are from Hoenn¡­.. As the home of Pok¨¦mon Contests, Hoenn really has some exceptional Coordinators.¡±

    ¡°Who do you think has the best chance of advancing?¡±

    Before the match started, some viewers began to specte. ¡°First of all, there¡¯s Hani, whose strength as a Top Coordinator is unquestionable. But the others also have Top Coordinator-level skills, so the oue is hard to predict. Personally, I¡¯m betting on Gayle. He almost won the Top Coordinator titlest time, and this time he¡¯s even developed that fire-poisonbo. I think he has a good chance against Tangrowth.¡±

    ¡°I also think the same. Let¡¯s wait and see!¡±

    ¡°Oh! The match between Terrance and Mizushima has started.¡±

    The audience stopped their discussions and focused on the main stage.

    Vivian stood in the center, guiding the two contestants to enter the stage. Terrance and his opponent stood apart from each other. Mizushima wore a sailor outfit, a stylepletely different from Terrance¡¯s.

    ¡°I hope we can have a great battle.¡± It was clear that Mizushima held Terrance in high regard. After all, reaching this stage meant having a good understanding of the other contestants¡¯ strengths, and no one dared to underestimate their opponents.

    The two locked eyes, took deep breaths, and steadied their emotions. It was the semifinals¡­

    ¡°Take the stage, Dewgong!¡±

    ¡°Dance, Beautifly!¡±

    As the battle began, they both threw their Pok¨¦ Balls at the same time¡ªDewgong, with its sleek body covered in snow-white fur, made a grand entrance onto the stage surrounded by ssh effect. On the other side, Beautifly used Attract effect. Neither side was at a disadvantage when it came to opening momentum.

    ¡°Alright, everyone! It¡¯s time for another exciting and dazzling Contest Battle! Look, Dewgong¡¯s signature move, Aqua Ring, is here! Originally used to heal itself, Mizushima is using it to stop Beautifly from strengthening itself. Dewgong has used Aqua Tail to shatter the blue veil around itself, sending it flying outward. Under the high pressure, the veil has burst into countless droplets, shooting towards the Beautifly!¡±

    Vivian continued hermentary with her usual enthusiasm.

    ¡°Ah! What a clever counter! You¡¯d think Beautifly wouldn¡¯t be able to avoid such a dense barrage of water droplets even with the help of air currents, but it¡¯s breaking through with an aggressive move! Beautifly has dived into the Silver Wind, using the gathered powdery scales ahead of it to slice through the water droplets and break free¡­ Oh, the situation has changed again! Just as Beautifly escaped, Dewgong has shot a powerful jet of water and dived into it. And, and¡­ it¡¯s using Aurora Beam to freeze the jet of water, turning it into ice spikes!¡±

    Dewgongunched itself into the air with Aqua Jet, aiming at Beautifly, and then used Aurora Beam to freeze the high-speed water stream into ice spikes to hurl at Beautifly. Seeing this scene, the audience was momentarily stunned¡ªwith Beautifly¡¯s reaction, can it dodge?

    The answer: it could dodge, but something even more shocking happened next.

    The ice exploded near Beautifly as Dewgong broke free, sending countless small ice chunks flying: ¡°I see! With abo of suchrge-scale moves, Dewgong haspletely sealed Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance trajectory. Faced with the barrage of ice spikes, Beautifly has been forced to abandon its dance and dodge!¡± Vivian shouted.

    After the ice shattered, Dewgong unleashed Icy Wind, sweeping the ice chunks toward Beautifly. Mizushima didn¡¯t believe that Beautifly could continue to dodge and perform Quiver Dance amidst such a dense barrage of ice chunks and water droplets.

    ¡°Say¡­¡± Terrance paused slightly. ¡°Who gave you the wrong impression that Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance and air currents mastery was only at this level?!¡±

    It seemed like Terrance and Beautifly had been hiding their true strength all along¡­ As a result, their Quiver Dance, only showcasing sixty percent of its speed, led others to believe they could find a way to counter it. Thus, opponents who recognized this weakness always deliberately targeted this particr technique shown by Beautifly.

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 Chapter 315 *Hidden Title*

    Facing Dewgong¡¯s counter, Terrance pondered for a moment and was ready to reveal the full version of Quiver Dance.

    ¡°Beautifly, Silver Wind!!¡±

    The moment the silver storm appeared, it seemed much smaller than the previous Silver Wind to others, but it exuded a powerful pressure, as if it were as threatening as a tornado. Entering the silver storm, Beautifly¡¯s movements became uncontroble. Facing the iing ice shards, it dodged from unbelievable angles, turning into a blur as it merged into the dense silver, sessfully avoiding the ice shards while performing Quiver Dance!

    ¡°This is¡ª¡±

    Watching the continuous gusts of Silver Wind, Raoul Contesta eximed in surprise, ¡°It has sacrificed range, narrowing it down to the limit it could endure, and is using the powerful wind pressure to perform Quiver Dance¡­¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it afraid that the Silver Wind will go out of control?!¡±

    Seeing Beautifly¡¯s reckless behavior, Mizushima was startled and quickly ordered Dewgong tounch another round of attacks, but Beautifly was too fast¡­

    With its already light body, Beautifly¡¯s speed had reached an astonishing level, propelled by the raging winds, ¡°How can its small body move so easily in such raging winds?¡±

    Most people showed expressions of disbelief, but the real shock came next. Wace was the first to notice that as Beautifly kept up the Quiver Dance tempo, the concentrated Silver Wind was elerating even more!¡°In terms of technique, this can be described as ¡®meticulous,¡¯¡± Wace eximed, watching Beautifly and Silver Wind¡¯s coordination. Relying on its talent and moves, it has be stronger¡ªthis is not something just anyone can achieve.

    Snap!!

    Suddenly, an ice chunk touched the Silver Wind, and it was instantly shredded into tiny fragments, as if sliced by thousands of des. Vivian, who had the clearest view, gasped in shock, her eyes fixed on Beautifly within the Silver Wind. How is it able to withstand such powerful winds?

    ¡°Don¡¯t panic, Dewgong, we still have a chance.¡±

    Mizushima forced himself to stay calm, but in the next moment, the raging winds suddenly became even faster, leaving many spectators dumbfounded.

    ¡°Has the Quiver Dance¡­ seeded?¡±

    Nurse Joy covered her mouth in shock. How much time had passed? At this speed, an average person wouldn¡¯t even have time to react, giving Beautifly the perfect chance to seize the advantage.

    ¡°Amazing¡­¡± May¡¯s mother, Caroline knew Beautifly very well. She had first met her husband, Norman, in a flower field of Beautifly, so she had a special fondness for Beautifly and was deeply familiar with it. Observing the condition of Terrance¡¯s Beautifly, she nodded approvingly. This Beautifly had clearly been nurtured by Terrance to develop its own unique style.

    ¡°By utilizing the limited Silver Wind and further strengthening with Quiver Dance, it¡¯s like rolling a snowball, growingrger andrger with each roll, ultimately achieving its own sublimation¡­¡±

    ¡°This technique is no less impressive than Gayle¡¯s fire-poison smoke, perhaps even more valuable.¡±

    Hani and Gayle watched the battle unfold, both wearing serious expressions. That speed¡­ Seeing how even Dewgong¡¯srge-scale attacks were ineffective, they fell into deep contemtion.

    ¡°Are there still a lot of appeal points left?¡± Terrance nced at therge screen, finalizing his strategy. He decided to finish off his opponent in one go. Beautifly had finished building up its power¡ªnow it just needed the right moment to unleash it!

    Dewgong¡ªRain Dance!

    Seeing the situation getting worse, Mizushima shouted, and Dewgong responded by summoning dark clouds. Raindrops slowly began to fall, but none of them could get near Beautifly, as the violent Silver Wind repelled them immediately.

    ¡°Since it¡¯se to this, I¡¯llpletely block your path,¡± Mizushima exhaled. After using this move, Dewgong likely wouldn¡¯t be able to continue battling.

    As the raindrops fell, not able to touch Beautifly, Mizushima grew more serious. ¡°Sheer Cold!¡±

    As themand echoed, Dewgong let out a cry, and a surge of cold air rapidly burst forth. Within the audience¡¯s visible line of sight, every spot on the stage where raindrops were falling instantly froze. Thin, winding ice pirs emerged from the frost-covered ground, reaching up into the sky.

    ¡°Th-this¡­ Beautifly is trapped inside the ice pirs!!¡± Vivian eximed. But suddenly, something unexpected happened. At the center of the ice pirs trapping Beautifly, instead of being restricted by the narrow space, a sharp cracking sound rang out, and the silver wind around Beautifly exploded outward with tremendous force. It seemed that the enhancement of Quiver Dance had strengthened the Silver Wind to an unimaginable level.

    In an instant, the Silver Wind swept through like a wave, shattering the ice pirs into countless fragments. The crisp sound echoed throughout the venue. All anyone could see was a figure slowly rising, breaking free from the ice prison, soaring into the sky, and looking down upon Dewgong while emitting a chilling cry.

    Boom!!

    Countless ice shards, propelled by the powerful Silver Wind, rained down on the stage like thousand arrows. At that moment, Beautifly pped its wings, summoning a powerful and majestic storm once more. Using the falling ice shards, itunched a deadly attack on Dewgong.

    ¡°Countering each move¡­ Mizushima underestimated the power of Beautifly¡¯s Silver Wind after the Quiver Dance.¡±

    ¡°In such a short time, Beautifly managed to perform at least two Quiver Dance¡ªhow terrifying.¡±

    Two Quiver Dance had pushed Beautifly into a position of absolute dominance. With overwhelming force, it dismantled Dewgong¡¯s powerful move and turned it against the opponent, delivering a serious blow.

    ¡°It¡¯s over¡ª¡±

    It took Vivian a moment to realize that Mizushima¡¯s appeal points had dropped to zero, and Dewgong had copsed on the stage, utterly exhausted. She couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°Contestant Terrance has sessfully advanced!¡±

    Raoul Contesta nodded, ¡°He¡¯s finally reached this point.¡±

    Wace smiled, ¡°Yes¡­ that Quiver Dance was the key to this victory. Who would¡¯ve thought the technique he¡¯d used before wasn¡¯t evenplete? I wonder if he has more tricks up his sleeve?¡±

    ¡°But before that, Beautifly needs to rest and recover,¡± Nurse Joy chimed in. Amidst the raging Silver Wind, Beautifly had sustained various injuries, big and small. Although they weren¡¯t visible to the naked eye, Nurse Joy¡¯s years of medical experience allowed her to make this judgment with certainty.

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 Chapter 316: Source of Stamina

    Chapter 316: Source of Stamina

    Hani and Gayle were in the same preparation room, watching as one person advanced to the finals. The two exchanged nces. It was clear that the winner between them would face Terrance for the final honor.

    ¡°He¡¯s so young¡­My all these years of effort¡­ sigh,¡± Gayle said, patting his head. In truth, very few people knew that he had missed out on the Top Coordinator honor twice in a row, each time stopping at the finals.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°The next match, Gayle versus Hani!¡±

    In the stands, many were watching the match closely, buzzing with excitement.

    ¡°Can Hani¡¯s Grassy Terrain be countered by a Fire-type Pok¨¦mon?¡±

    ¡°Even if there are lots of vines, they can¡¯t withstand a single methrower, right?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s not certain. Hani may not have shown her full strength yet.¡±¡°I¡¯m really looking forward to it! Honestly, I kind of want both of them to advance and each take on Terrance. I haven¡¯t had enough yet.¡±

    Of the six first tier people being talked about online, only three remained.

    Hani and Gayle stepped onto the stage, looking at the still-enthusiastic audience. As themand to start the battle was given, they both threw their Pok¨¦ Balls.

    Tangrowth stood steady on one side, while reon¡¯s supple body radiated heat. It was clear that the two were pr opposites.

    Boom!

    mes rose into the air, forming arge symbol that shot forward like a wall of fire, instantly tearing through Tangrowth¡¯s vine defenses, burning them to ashes.

    ¡°The advantage is quite huge!¡± One spectator remarked, seeing the fire¡¯s devastating effect on the vines.

    As the battle began, reon unleashed a series of fire moves, sessfully suppressing Tangrowth.

    However, Terrance, watching from the sidelines, vaguely sensed something off.

    Gayle¡¯s offense was too aggressive. Just like the saying, ¡°the fighting spirit aroused by the first roll of drums is depleted by the second and exhausted by the third,¡± the same principle applies in the Battle Stage. reon¡¯s attacks were relentless, but the rapid frequency suggested it wasn¡¯t holding anything back. While reon might be a good counter to Tangrowth, this is a Pok¨¦mon Contest, and Hani¡¯s strength is no less than Gayle¡¯s¡ªperhaps even more experienced. Trying to win in one go is clearly impossible. Gayle¡¯s desire for victory seems overly intense right now. Once reon¡¯s momentum wanes, Tangrowth¡¯s setup will beplete. When Grassy Terrain appears, Hani might still have some trump card up her sleeve.

    This was evident even from the outside. Perhaps Gayle had his own ns, but even the judges noticed the same thing.

    ¡°Gayle is being too hasty in his attacks.¡±

    ¡°Although it seems like Tangrowth is being forced to retreat, it hasn¡¯t taken significant damage. It looks like reon has the upper hand, but Hani is already controlling the pace.¡±

    If Terrance was in Gayle¡¯s shoes, he would immediately change the battle style. A type advantage like reon¡¯s shouldn¡¯t be used this way.

    But Gayle didn¡¯t change his approach. Instead, he unveiled reon¡¯s trump card¡ªabo move of Lava Plume and Smog.

    ¡°Gayle has great confidence in thisbo, thinking it can deal serious damage to Tangrowth, which is why he¡¯s been pressing so hard to build momentum¡­¡±

    ¡°Or maybe he thinks that, apart from this method, there aren¡¯t many other ways to counter Hani¡¯s Tangrowth.¡±

    A purplish-red mist spewed from reon, and in an instant, the high temperature turned the vines to ashes. Simultaneously, the purplish-red energy followed the vines and quickly invaded Tangrowth¡¯s body.

    ¡°It has been poisoned¡ª¡±

    ¡°Tangrowth has been affected by the poisonous gas!¡±

    A gleam appeared in the eyes of the audience. They hadn¡¯t expected the poisonous gas to be so potent. Simplying into contact with the vines allowed it to spread straight into Tangrowth¡¯s body.

    Seeing this scene, Gayle was overjoyed and quicklymanded reon to press the attack. However, at that moment, countless wriggling vines erupted from the ground¡ªGrassy Terrain wasplete.

    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Tangrowth has already been invaded by the poisonous smoke. It won¡¯tst long,¡± Gayle thought to himself.

    But in the next moment, Tangrowth suddenly rooted itself into the ground, connecting with the Grassy Terrain. Meanwhile, its body rapidly expanded, and a surge of purplish-red energy was immediately forced out by a wave of green energy, concentrated into a single vine, which Tangrowth severed and discarded!

    Rooting itself, growing, and using Giga Drain!

    Standing in Grassy Terrain, Tangrowth merged with the terrain, tapping into the rich vitality of the Grassy Terrain. Using ¡°Growing¡± as a base and ¡°Giga Drain¡± as a technique, it rapidly absorbed powerful energy to strengthen itself, expelling the excess energy in an instant. Seeing Hani effortlessly nullify the poison, Gayle¡¯s expression shifted from joy to despair, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel an urge to curse.

    ¡°Thatbo of moves is quite clever,¡± Terrance remarked.

    ¡°If utilized properly, it¡¯s like an endless source that can recover stamina. In a forest environment, it could probably fight without ever growing tired.¡±

    Seeing this scene, Terrance¡¯s mood became a little heavier. He also discovered a newbo technique of Tangrowth. Looking at it, it¡¯s hard to say who will win between them.

    Bang!

    With a Power Whip and the interference of countless vines, reon¡¯s mes could no longer hold out. After struggling for another minute, the battle concluded in less than three minutes. Hani won.

    ¡°I lost!¡± Gayle recalled his Pok¨¦mon with a bitter smile.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to not even make it to the finals this time¡­I¡¯m really bing more and more disappointing.¡±

    Hani remained silent. Her victory was purely because she had concealed the various ways to utilize Grassy Terrain until now, catching her opponent off guard. Now that all her trump cards were exposed, it was unclear how well she would fare against Terrance in the finals.

    From Terrance¡¯s performance in the previous battles, Hani had some confidence, but she also worried about unexpected developments.

    Atst, the two finalists were decided, leaving many people speechless. It would be a battle between the rookie Terrance and Sinnoh¡¯s Top Coordinator, Sinnoh¡¯s Enchantress, Hani.

    ¡°If I lose here, I won¡¯t be able to forgive myself,¡± Terrance murmured, watching his opponent appear.

    Now that he had reached the finals, the next step would be the most critical and important of all!

    At this stage, most of the audience watching from home had started rooting for Terrance.

    After all, Terrance was from Farbor Town, while Hani hailed from the Sinnoh region. In terms of affiliation, this naturally made Terrance the center of more attention.

    ¡°Everyone at the Old Green House must have seen how far I¡¯vee by now. They¡¯re probably thrilled at this moment. If that¡¯s the case, then I definitely can¡¯t afford to lose,¡± Terrance thought as he packed up his things. There was still some time before the finals began, and Beautifly had already recovered its stamina and was full of energy. Coupled with the fact that the finals were about to begin, Beautifly was in exceptionally good condition.

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 Chapter 317: Final

    At teport Square, therge outdoor screen hanging on the huge building was far more eye-catching than any ce ying advertisements.

    At this moment, one of the fourrge screens in teport City was broadcasting the Grand Festival¡¯s final match live.

    This would have been unthinkable a few years ago. Although Pok¨¦mon Contests had already developed to some extent, they still didn¡¯t receive enough attention and rarely made mainstream headlines. But now, the Grand Festival is broadcasted in city squares, features on live TV, and consistently ranks among the top in viewership. This isrgely thanks to Wace¡¯s rise, who has helped to poprize Pok¨¦mon Contests as a Coordinator, leading to the current glory of Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Passersby may stop to watch for a while, or they might just take a nce and leave immediately. Among them are those who are interested in the event, as well as those who are indifferent. However, if someone ims they don¡¯t know what is being broadcast, they might be considered uninformed.

    ¡°Quick, look! The final match is finally starting¡ª¡±

    Grand Festival¡¯s venue, in the central main arena, Sinnoh¡¯s Enchantress Hani, dressed in a gown, stepped onto the stage. She smiled as she looked at her opponent, Terrance, who also walked over calmly.

    Terrance, facing this Top Coordinator, was feeling some pressure. Hani was one of those rare Coordinators with real talent, a much tougher challenge than those showy Top Coordinators.

    ¡°Are you both ready?¡± Vivian looked at the two and signaled for confirmation.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Hani said.Terrance nodded as well.

    On the panel of judges, Raoul Contesta said to Wace, ¡°It seems like Hani is trying to copy you, aiming to dominate Pok¨¦mon Contests in every region.¡±

    ¡°Well¡­ if she keeps winning, it would certainly make all Coordinators and those interested in Pok¨¦mon Contests take notice. But if she were to lose once¡­ even if she could make up for itter, it would always feel a bitcking.¡±

    ¡°The path of the Pok¨¦mon Contest has only just begun its revival¡­ With only one sess story¡ªyours¡ªit¡¯s certainly not an easy road.¡±

    The judges turned their attention back to the two finalists, each guessing who might im victory.

    Whether watching on TV, on the big screen, or an audience member who temporarily stepped away for personal matters, they all returned at this moment. The battle that would decide the ultimate honor was about to begin¡ªhow could they possibly miss out on this?

    It¡¯s hard to predict who will be the winner. With Terrance and Hani¡¯s distinctive styles and evenly matched strengths, many found it difficult to rationally logically assess the odds. As Vivian concluded with one sentence, ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see,¡± the showdown was finally about to begin.

    With eyes eagerly watching¡­under the dazzling lights and amidst the roaring crowd, the battle was about tomence.

    Under the dazzling lights and the roar of the crowd, the battle was about to start.

    The five-minute countdown ticked away, and both Terrance and Hani felt immense pressure. At this moment, countless eyes were focused on them. No previous match had felt as intense as this one.

    ¡°So this is what the finals feel like.¡±

    Terrance thought seriously as he threw Beautifly¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball, while Hani¡¯s Tangrowth swung its thorny vines,mencing the battle!

    ¡°Tangrowth, Grassy Terrain!¡±

    ¡°Beautifly, Extreme Quiver Dance!¡±

    Right at the start, the audience let out a wave of astonished gasps. It made sense for Tangrowth to use Grassy Terrain immediately¡­ but Beautifly and Terrance, were they really going to reveal their trump card so early?

    That powerful Silver Wind,bined with Quiver Dance, was an ultimate technique.

    The sound of wind whistled as Hani used less than a second to react and made her decision, ¡°Tangrowth, Power Whip!¡±

    ¡°Contestant Hani has chosen to abandon setting up Grassy Terrain and instead went on the offensive to interrupt Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance. It seems she¡¯s especially wary of Quiver Dance!¡±mented Vivian.

    Hani indeed had that in mind. After two Quiver Dance, even Beautifly¡¯s regr Silver Wind would have its power increased to a terrifying level. Even though Tangrowth could manipte many vines in Grassy Terrain, Hani didn¡¯t dare take a chance against Beautifly, which excelled at controlling air currents.

    Countless vines whipped toward Beautifly, cutting through the air with a powerful force that everyone could feel.

    ¡°The power is certainly strong, and if it¡¯s vines, Tangrowth can control them like arms. Even with Beautifly¡¯s speed, Tangrowth could stop it with numerous vines¡­¡±

    Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

    Several vines intertwined and rapidly descended toward Beautifly. Terrance stayed silent, watching as the vines targeted Silver Wind. But then, the powdery scales within Silver Wind quickly dispersed along the air currents and formed into a crescent-shape, bing a de of Silver Wind that sliced through the vines!

    Snap!

    In an instant, the vines were cut into several pieces. Silver Wind was incredibly sharp, cutting so quickly that Tangrowth had no time to react or retract its vines.

    ¡°Beautifly can even control the direction of the powdery scales within Silver Wind!!¡±

    Seeing the vines shatter instantly upon contact with Silver Wind without affecting Beautifly at all, a few spectators sighed. The intricate, intersecting vines were effortlessly sliced to pieces by the crescent-shaped powdery scales. It seemed Beautifly¡¯s mastery of Silver Wind was simply too brilliant. Without overwhelming force, sheer skill alone was no longer enough to ovee it.

    However, Hani¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change. Tangrowth continued swinging its vines. As soon as the vines were cut into pieces, a new wave of vines followed. In the same moment, the shattered vines burst into countless purple spores, filling the sky.

    Swish! Swish! Swish!

    Tangrowth¡¯s vines created a powerful gust of air, pushing the Poison Powder forward in a swirling motion, quickly contaminating the entire Silver Wind.

    ¡°Impressive,¡± Terrance said in surprise.

    The Poison Powder had been hidden among the vines and now spread at close range, disturbing the Silver Wind. To dispel the foreign powder caught in the wind, Terrance would have to alter the rhythm of Quiver Dance¡¯ air currents.

    ¡°So that was the point of using the vines for interference, to make the Poison Powder explode near Beautifly¡¯s position!¡±

    While directing Beautifly to clear the Poison Powder from Silver Wind to avoid interference, Terrance kept a close eye on Tangrowth¡¯s movements. Once Tangrowth aplished its goal, it began setting up Grassy Terrain again. The moment Beautifly finished clearing the Poison Powder, Grassy Terrain wasplete.

    At the same time, Tangrowth rooted itself firmly in the Grassy Terrain, its entire body bing fixed in ce. Despite being a stationary target now, Tangrowth didn¡¯t seem afraid, and it gazed at the airborne Beautifly with a challenging look.

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 Chapter 318: Battle in Progress

    ¡°Not a bad n, but there¡¯s only one chance. So, you have used it toplete the Grassy Terrain?¡±

    Terrance looked at Tangrowth. Since Grassy Terrain waspleted, the power of Grass-type moves would increase significantly, a qualitative change in Tangrowth¡¯s strength.

    However, with the prior experience, Beautifly would definitely not be disturbed by Poison Powder again. In the instant Poison Powder was detected, it would make the best judgment to block its invasion.

    But Hani has no n for that. To Hani, since Grassy Terrain has beenpleted, it signaled that Tangrowth has be invincible.

    Whoosh!

    In an instant, even thicker and more numerous vines crazily emerged from the ground, tentacles surging toward Beautifly from all directions. One, two, three¡ªover a dozen main vines, along with many smaller branches. With the boost from Grassy Terrain, Tangrowth¡¯s abilities began to disy a more frenzied side,pletely unshaken by the Silver Wind formed by the crescent-shaped powdery scales just moments ago.

    ¡°The crescent-shaped powdery scales certainly have astonishing cutting power and impressive lethality. When facing the attack of vines, they can instantly eradicate thempletely, allowing the Beautifly performing Quiver Dance inside to remain undisturbed. Such changes derived from the Quiver Dance state are exceedingly rare.¡±

    ¡°But now, facing attacks from all directions, if the powdery scales aren¡¯t concentrated enough, they won¡¯t be able to destroy the vines immediately. If that happens, Beautifly¡¯s Quiver Dance will inevitably be disrupted by the vines¡­ And these vines, under the control of Hani¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, don¡¯t even count as a move that consumes much stamina¡­ With the boost from Grassy Terrain, Tangrowth¡¯s vines, even if severed, can regenerate at an astonishing rate. Right now, they appear to have no weakness. Can Beautifly still hold them off?¡±

    The judges all noticed Beautifly¡¯s disadvantageous situation. The pressure from Tangrowth was overwhelming, far beyond any opponent Terrance had faced before.The vines, which could be manipted like tentacles and had such resilient life force even after being damaged, posed a significant threat to Beautifly, which needed a rtively stable environment.

    Extreme Quiver Dance could indeed greatly boost Beautifly¡¯s speed, but these infinitely extending vines perfectly restricted Beautifly¡¯s flying space, surrounding it tightly and limiting it to a small area. Upon seeing this, countless onlookers were worried for Beautifly.

    ¡°Even if Beautifly can turn the entire perimeter of Silver Wind into a sharp cutting field, if the number of powdery scales decreases, its destructive power will undoubtedly be reduced. If the speed of destroying the vines slows down, there¡¯s a possibility of still being overwhelmed in the end¡­¡± Raoul Contesta said.

    Even the judges were not optimistic about Beautifly¡¯s situation at this point.

    Hani smiled. From the initial restraining of Beautifly from strengthening itself to the overwhelming pressure of Grassy Terrain, the goal has always been tounch a series of attacks that prevent Beautifly from boosting its stats. As long as Beautifly is denied the chance to power up, it poses no real threat. Its attack power and speed were both being restricted by Tangrowth, and now Beautifly was a sitting duck.

    On TV, the big screen, and in the audience stands, countless people watched Beautifly nervously, their hearts in their throats. Just when Hani thought she had a huge advantage, a shocking scene unfolded. Terrance¡¯s expression remained unchanged as Beautifly began altering the rhythm of its Quiver Dance, swaying its entire body in various directions and abandoning its usual pattern. It performed a new, visually dazzling variation of Quiver Dance!

    Wace was slightly surprised, and instinctively said, ¡°The stance of Quiver Dance hasn¡¯t changed, but Beautifly keeps altering the angle of its body, twisting and turning, making it seem like Quiver Dance has undergone a major transformation¡­¡±

    Nurse Joy noticed something and said, ¡°Look, Silver Wind is changing¡­ It seems like new powdery scales are being released by Beautifly¡­ Wait a minute, that doesn¡¯t look like powdery scales¡ªit¡¯s Silver Powder!¡±

    ¡°Silver Wind¡­ has transformed into a vortex in the starry sky!!¡±

    Countless people gaped in awe at the stunning transformation. The scattered Silver Powder quickly merged into the Silver Wind, moving in sync with the rhythm and guided by Beautifly¡¯s dance movements, rapidly spreading around the Silver Wind. At the same time, the Silver Wind seemed to resonate with the changes in Quiver Dance. From its initial irregr form¡ªsmall and condensed but somewhat chaotic¡ªSilver Wind now appeared as a dazzling vortex, adorned with countless stars, spinning rapidly and emanating a breathtaking brilliance and color, dazzling everyone¡¯s eyes!

    The vines that surged from all directions were now facing an even fiercer counterattack from the Silver Wind formed by Beautifly¡¯s special Quiver Dance movements. In the blink of an eye, they were mercilessly shredded. They couldn¡¯t even breach the outermost defense line, let alone disturb Beautifly.

    ¡°Tangrowth, keep attacking!!¡± Hani was shocked and took a step forward, shouting loudly. Tangrowth obeyed, its body swelling in size as it absorbed endless energy from Grassy Terrain to power its attacks. With a series of loud cracks, countless vines shot forward again, shing violently with the silver vortex. Round after round, the vines collided fiercely with the vortex, trying to break past the Silver Wind while Tangrowth stared intently as if focusing all its mind. But despite its efforts, it still couldn¡¯t break through the outermost defense. At that moment, Hani felt a heavy weight settle in her heart.

    ¡°Beautifly actually saved Silver Powder,¡± Nurse Joy eximed. Silver Powder,bined with Beautifly¡¯s own powdery scales, though smaller in quantity, had undergone a magical transformation due to the Silver Powder¡¯s infusion. The cutting power had significantly improved. Paired with the structural change of Silver Wind, now a rapidly spinning vortex, it was like a giant millstone, crazily shredding the vines.

    In just a short moment, despite Hani¡¯s unwilling expression, some time passed. Though Beautifly¡¯s Silver Powder and powdery scales were eventually exhausted, by this time, Beautifly hadpleted at least two rounds of Quiver Dance strengthening. Moreover, during one of those rounds, the upgradation of Silver Wind, had an unexpected influence on Beautifly, making Beautifly¡¯s condition strangely better than before. As the Silver Wind dissipated, Beautifly hovered calmly in the air, pping its wings as it stared at Tangrowth. At this moment, everyone in the audience could feel the incredibly tense atmosphere.

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 Chapter 319: Final Victor

    Chapter 319: Final Victor

    Several judges looked on with curiosity. As the situation developed to this stage, the constantly shifting dynamics were truly surprising. The battle not only showcased the fundamentals of beauty but also gave off the intense, thrilling feeling of a traditional Pok¨¦mon battle.

    In the next moment, both Coordinators nced at the steadily dropping appeal points and the ticking countdown. Beautifly and Tangrowth¡¯s sh resumed once again!

    At this point, Beautifly had received a significant power boost, while Tangrowth stood confidently in its Grassy Terrain, showing no sign of weakness. The two Pok¨¦mon exchanged round after round of moves, their dazzling techniques leaving the audience thoroughly entertained. Some even stood up excitedly, cheering and shouting encouragement.

    Countless wind des rained down from the sky like des and swords, slicing through the innumerable vines before racing toward Tangrowth. Faced with this overwhelming attack, Tangrowth quickly gathered its thorns to form a massive barrier in front of it, blocking all the wind des. With a loud ¡°bang,¡± the stage was enveloped in a cloud of murky smoke.

    ¡°46 seconds left¡­¡± one spectator gasped at the dwindling time. It was still unclear who had the upper hand in terms of appeal points, as the back-and-forth exchanges were so closely matched. Both of their skills seemed evenly matched, making it difficult to judge based on appeal points alone.

    However, during the relentless exchange of moves, both Beautifly and Tangrowth had sustained injuries to a different extent. Combined with the stamina expended and injuries sustained during the stat-boosting process, Beautifly was now in a more disadvantageous position in terms of stamina.

    ¡°At this rate, Beautifly¡¯s stamina would reach its limit¡­¡± Terrance furrowed his brow, noticing the signs of exhaustion in Beautifly¡¯s performance.

    Tangrowth¡¯s offense and defense were solid and steady. Despite Beautifly¡¯s two stat-boosts, Hani quickly adjusted her mindset, adopting a defensive strategy to prolong the battle. She had clearly noticed Beautifly¡¯s weakening state and was leveraging Tangrowth¡¯s advantages to the fullest.

    With the interaction between Grassy Terrain and Ingrain-Absorb, Tangrowth was slowly but surely recovering its stamina, like it was rooted in a fountain of energy. In contrast, Beautifly¡¯s stamina consumption was bing much more apparent.In the blink of an eye, the situation shifted from Terrance holding advantage to Beautifly being on the back foot.

    The judges, seemingly ustomed to these sudden shifts, made no additionalments as they focused intently on the final seconds of the battle.

    ¡°It has reached the limit¡­¡± Terrance took a deep breath as he observed Beautifly¡¯s condition. He hadn¡¯t wanted to resort to this, knowing the risks involved. Though he had always considered this as one of his trump cards, it was one he preferred not to use.

    Using this trump card also signaled that Beautifly was in an extremely poor state.

    ¡°Beautifly, activate Swarm!¡±

    At that moment, it seemed the entire venue heard Terrance¡¯smand. A hush fell over the crowd. Hani, initially confused, quickly showed signs of panic. The judges exchanged nces, with a faint smile on their faces. Swarm?!

    Activating an Ability intentionally?!

    If a Trainer doesn¡¯t fully understand their own Pok¨¦mon,cks a strong bond with them, or if their breeding level isn¡¯t high enough to tap into their Pok¨¦mon¡¯s potential, these Abilities are often only triggered identally during battle.

    Or, they might gradually influence the Pok¨¦mon unconsciously.

    To be able to activate a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s Ability purely through a Trainer¡¯smand, the judges looked at Terrance with admiration. It was no wonder he had earned his Breeder¡¯s license at the age of 10. When it came to raising Pok¨¦mon, he clearly had unique views. His deep understanding of his own Pok¨¦mon far exceeded that of many Trainers!

    A magical glow enveloped Beautifly. As Hani and Tangrowth watched, they could feel a powerful energy beginning to surge around Beautifly. The intensity of this energy, which exploded forth in an instant, made Tangrowth feel a strong sense of threat!

    ¡°Beautifly, dive into the Silver Wind and give Tangrowth the final¡­¡±

    Before Terrance could even finish speaking, Beautifly, now in its Swarm state, suddenly pped its wings rapidly, entering a state of ¡°enlightenment.¡± With a loud boom, having already been boosted by two Quiver Dance and one Silver Wind, Beautifly now felt that, in its Swarm state, it could perceive every part of its body. It had entered the best state it had ever been in since its evolution. In the next moment, a mysterious information flowed into Beautifly¡¯s mind, causing its body to move instinctively.

    Seeing this, with Terrance¡¯s experience in breeding, he instantly understood what was happening¡­

    ¡°Has it learned a new move, at a time like this¡­¡± Terrance muttered in surprise.

    Beautifly¡¯s wingbeats grew even faster, surpassing the intensity it had disyed with Silver Wind. At that moment, a silver-white sound wave emanated from Beautifly, carrying immense power as it swept toward Tangrowth!!

    Buzz~ Buzz~ Buzz~~

    Under the force of this mysterious sound wave, all obstacles were cleared away with ease. Countless vines were sliced apart like tofu, and Tangrowth¡¯s expression turned to one of panic and fear. It stood frozen, watching helplessly as the incredible power struck its body. The Ingrain state was canceled, and Grassy Terrain was shattered!!

    Appeal points hit zero, and Tangrowth lost its ability to battle!!

    ¡°The winner is¡­ Terrance!!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s over!! The final victor of this Grand Festival is Contestant Terrance from Farbor Town!!!¡± Vivian shouted excitedly after a brief moment of shock!

    The entire arena erupted in cheers.

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 Chapter 320: Top Coordinator

    Every year in a region, the most talked-about matter among the Trainermunity is a rookie winning the League Conference, or which Trainer has made a name for themselves in the Champion League.

    Apart from that, there are other things that capture the attention of certain groups.

    Grand Festival, and the rise of the newest Top Coordinator.

    Among the hundreds of talented Coordinators who earned five Ribbons and stood out in Pok¨¦mon Contests, there is only one who emerges as best and strongest.

    This year¡¯s Grand Festival in Hoenn attracted extra attention¡ªnot just because of the star-studded lineup of contestants, but because the final battle was between Hoenn¡¯s Super Rookie and the previous Top Coordinator from Sinnoh.

    Now, whoever has any interest in Pok¨¦mon Contests, they¡¯re all talking about this match.

    ¡°Terrance has already received the Ribbon Cup at the ceremony. His name will be talked about in the Pok¨¦mon Contest scene for the years toe.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, beating the Top Coordinator in his first Grand Festival was really surprising.¡±

    ¡°The most amazing part was that final ¡®Bug Buzz¡¯ move, or else the oue could have been uncertain.¡±¡°No way, with the Swarm state of Beautifly at the time, even withoutprehending ¡®Bug Buzz,¡¯ the victory was practically guaranteed¡­¡±

    In restaurants, zas, on the streets¡­ everywhere you could hear people discussing the final battle.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ¡°Mr. Terrance, your Beautifly has recovered. Please receive it.¡±

    A Pok¨¦mon nurse handed the Pok¨¦ Ball containing Beautifly, which had been resting after the match, back to Terrance, curiously eyeing the young Top Coordinator.

    ¡°Thank you.¡±

    Terrance didn¡¯t get a good rest after the Grand Festival closing ceremony celebrationst night because he was too excited, and now he has a bit of a headache.

    After receiving the Premier Ball and seeing the nurse off, Terrance yawned, stretched, and finally called out Beautifly.

    ¡°Beauti~flyyyy!¡± Beautifly pped its wings and flew out, and seeing its joyful appearance, both Terrance and Beautifly could feel each other¡¯s happiness.

    ¡°Should we head back?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Beauti~fly! Beauti~fly!¡± Beautifly nodded.

    Almost three years had passed since he left the Old Green House¡­ neither a long nor short time. Now that he had earned the title of Top Coordinator, Terrance had a clear idea of how to help the Old Green House out of its current situation.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Crown Academy.

    The news of Terrance bing the Top Coordinator had reached herest night as well.

    Akon, who had been responsible for maintaining the contact between Gade and Terrance, was invited by Teacher Teresa and Teacher Julian to discuss the news about Terrance.

    ¡°Akon, what is Terrance¡¯s stance on the academy¡¯s proposal?¡±

    ¡°Ah, you mean the academy¡¯s n to establish a club? Last time when I contacted him to inform him about Gade learning sh, I mentioned it, but he didn¡¯t seem very interested,¡± Akon replied.

    Teacher Julian nodded. ¡°That¡¯s for the best. He¡¯s not the kind of person who would stay in one ce for long training sessions.¡±

    Akon was a bit puzzled. ¡°Teacher Julian, why is the academy nning to establish a club? Is the academy¡¯s training system worse than that of a club?¡±

    Teacher Julian snorted softly. ¡°Who knows what those people are thinking, but there are differences. The academy¡¯s facilities are meant to serve many students, teachers, and researchers. When it¡¯s divided up, the resources each individual receives aren¡¯t that much. But a club operates differently¡ªit pours a vast amount of resources into just a few people, so the results are much more obvious.¡±

    Akon nodded thoughtfully. Most students at the academy came from well-off backgrounds, unlike Terrance, whose background wasn¡¯t as fortunate. If the academy continued with its current education model, it would fall behind the times. For example, the Champion Academy in Kanto had already declined, splintering into various aristocratic schools and educational institutions, far less influential than it was a century ago.

    ¡°It seems that with various clubs making waves in the Champion League, Crown Academy doesn¡¯t want to be left behind, so they¡¯re testing the waters with the club system,¡± Akon said. As someone from Kanto, and being from a wealthy family¡ªthough sent to Sinnoh due to being an illegitimate child¡ªhe had a clear understanding of these things, despite his simple nature.

    Crown Academy, to avoid going down the same path of disintegration as the Champion Academy, nned to make a bold decision to form its own exclusive club.

    In earlier years, academies looked down on clubs, but as clubs began to rise, the academy couldn¡¯t ignore the fact that they had a very effective training system.

    ¡°By the way, that kid Terrance has be a Top Coordinator, hasn¡¯t he? That¡¯s really impressive,¡± Teresa said with a slight smile. During the long leave Terrance had taken, under the pretext of treating Ralts¡­.he unexpectedly managed to secure the title of Hoenn¡¯s Top Coordinator, which surprised many people.

    Contest Committee and Crown Academy had established a coborative rtionship. You could tell from the presence of Coordinator ss within the academy. There were mutually beneficial deals between the two sides, and in fact, some of the academy¡¯s students were even backed by investors from Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    ¡°Speaking of which, he should be returning soon. ording to the normal academic progression, he¡¯s qualified to enter the Graduation ss. Besides, he already obtained his Junior Breeder license a while ago, so graduating is just a formality at this point,¡± Teresa mused.

    ¡°Huh¡­¡± Akon said in surprise. ¡°Terrance did mention to me that when he returns, he ns to apply for graduation.¡±

    Teachers Julian and Teresa looked shocked. ¡°He¡¯s applying for graduation this year?¡±

    ¡°Yeah,¡± Akon confirmed. ¡°After graduation, Terrance seems to want to apply to establish a Gym using the academy¡¯s channels. At least, that¡¯s what he said. It¡¯s been a long time, and I thought he was joking, but maybe it¡¯s true.¡±

    A Gym?!

    Both teachers were astonished. In this day and age, applying for a Gym wasn¡¯t extremely difficult, but it wasn¡¯t easy either. As a Crown Academy graduate, Terrance would have the means to apply for one, but it was just an opportunity.

    Over the years, countless students had tried to apply for a Gym, but fewer than a handful had seeded.

    Crown Academy could only provide the gateway to obtain Gym Leader¡¯s qualification, but passing the League¡¯s evaluation would depend entirely on the student¡¯s abilities. Factors such as sense of responsibility, life experiences, strength, and many other aspects will also be evaluated.

    Even after passing these evaluations and sessfully establishing a Gym, there would still be regr inspections by the League. If their performance ratings were poor, or if they received too manyints from Trainers, or if their passing rate didn¡¯t meet standards, the Gym license could be revoked at any time.

    The three of them shook their heads, unsure of what Terrance was nning. He had just earned the title of Top Coordinator, already had a Breeder license, and now wanted to get involved in running a Gym?

    What could he be nning?

    ¡°Still, if it¡¯s Terrance, the Gym evaluation probably won¡¯t be too difficult for him,¡± Teresa thought of Gade, which had left countless people perplexed and helpless, and felt an inexplicable confidence in Terrance.

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 Chapter 321: Fallarbor Townâ€™s development opportunity

    ¡°Mr. Raoul Contesta, we meet again.¡±

    At the Grand Festival venue, inside an office, Raoul Contesta received Terrance.

    ¡°Congrattions on bing a Top Coordinator,¡± Raoul Contesta said with a cheerful smile. The youngster he had ced high hopes on really did not disappoint his expectations.

    Moreover, due to his age, style, and how unusual this Grand Festival was, Terrance had be quite popr.

    Just after the Grand Festival concluded yesterday, several advertisingpanies had already contacted the Contest Committee, hoping to hire Terrance as a spokesperson to see how effective it would be.

    So far, not even a day had passed, but already sixpanies had reached out to the Contest Committee. This was a rare scenario, considering the value of a Top Coordinator.

    Raoul Contesta reflected for a moment. Typically, when a Coordinator earns the title of Top Coordinator, one or twopanies might be willing to hire them, and getting an advertising deal would already be considered a sess. There were even some Top Coordinators who, despite earning the title, didn¡¯t gain anymercial value due to their poor public image.

    Terrance had always been clear about his goals. While getting on the Grand Festival stage was one thing, he didn¡¯t intend to let all this effort go to waste.

    After all, he wasn¡¯t a rich kid who could pursue his dreams without any worries about food or shelter.¡°Pok¨¦mon Watch, Pok¨¦ Ball stickers, Pok¨¦mon Figurines, shirts,petitive eating, Kanto Hollywood movie¡­¡±

    Terrance carefully looked through the list and then turned to Mr. Raoul Contesta.

    ¡°As you can see, these are thepanies that have contacted the Contest Committee so far. Since they don¡¯t have your personal contact information, they had to go through the Pok¨¦mon Contest. If you¡¯re willing to share your contact details, they would likely reach out to you directly. Uh, do you know how endorsement deals work, or should I exin it to you?¡±

    ¡°I know about endorsements, but thesepanies¡­¡± Terrance hadn¡¯t expected so many to try contacting him after just one night.

    ¡°Considering your age, I¡¯ll have my secretary go over the details with you,¡± Raoul Contesta nodded. The mature woman standing next to him smiled and greeted Terrance, then began speaking slowly: ¡°These sixpanies were the first to contact us. Of them, the Pok¨¦mon Watch, Pok¨¦ Ball Stickers, Pok¨¦mon Figurines, Shirts, andpetitive eating, these 5panies all want to obtain your portrait rights and want you to endorse their products. The price can be negotiated based on the number of products, but since you¡¯ve just be a Top Coordinator, while you¡¯re at the height of your fame, it¡¯s still very unstable. Perhaps, in just a short time, you will be forgotten, sopanies typically limit the duration of portrait rights to one year, and the initial payment won¡¯t be high. If the profits are good, they will continue working with you, otherwise, they will cancel it.¡±

    Terrance listened quietly. Her exnation was realistic and thorough. As Raul Contesta¡¯s secretary mentioned, his poprity was only temporary, and whether itsted will depend on his long-term value.

    Raoul Contesta¡¯s secretaryid out all the pros and cons, out of consideration for Terrance. After all, quite a few Coordinators have bet their lives on this, only to end up in a miserable situation, which was truly sad.

    ¡°I understand that, but what¡¯s this Hollywood Movie about? Am I supposed to act?¡± Terrance asked, moving on to the next question, already having a clear understanding of the situation.

    ¡°Oh, the Kanto Hollywood¡­ I suggest you don¡¯t consider it. The movie industry in Kanto has been in decline for a long time. If it were a moviepany from somewhere like Unova, you might want to think about it, but as for this one¡­¡± Raoul Contesta¡¯s secretary shook her head. She only said this after being prompted by Raoul Contesta, who had high hopes for Terrance and didn¡¯t want to see him waste his talents on such a declining industry.

    ¡°Mm¡­ I get the gist of it. Being a Top Coordinator is an opportunity to promote myself, but if I want better treatment, I have to continue increasing my value.¡± Terrance smiled at Mr. Raoul Contesta, already fully understanding this.

    ¡°Exactly. If you get satisfied with the present situation and don¡¯t work hard to improve, you¡¯ll end up being eliminated,¡± Raoul Contesta replied.

    ¡°Yes, which is why I have a rather bold request.¡± Finally, despite Raoul Contesta¡¯s surprised expression, Terrance, after receiving his permission, took out a document.

    ¡°Mr. Raoul Contesta, as far as I know, the Pok¨¦mon Contest is nning to build new Contest Halls in three second- or third-tier cities in Hoenn within the next six months, correct?¡± Terrance looked seriously at him.

    With the Pok¨¦mon Contest¡¯s growing influence, the number of Contest Halls was also expanding rapidly.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. What¡¯s the issue?¡± Raoul Contesta asked, puzzled.

    ¡°If possible, could you consider establishing one of those Contest Halls here, in this location¡ªFarbor Town?¡± Terrance pointed to a small circled spot on the map in the document.

    ¡°Farbor Town?!¡± Raoul Contesta looked up in surprise, and even his secretary curiously turned her gaze to Terrance, wondering what the child was nning by making such a request to the Contest Committee.

    ¡°That¡¯s not something I can decide on my own. Do you really think the status of a Top Coordinator is enough for the Pok¨¦mon Contest to invest enormous resources, manpower, and effort to build a new hall in such a remote location?¡± Raoul Contesta asked bluntly.

    Without hesitation, Terrance responded, ¡°Of course not. But if it brings enough benefits and potential growth to the Pok¨¦mon Contest, wouldn¡¯t it be worth a try?¡±

    ¡°To the north of Farbor Town, there is Farbor Woods and Mt. Chimney, which are great ces for Trainers to catch Pok¨¦mon. And now that the newly constructed cable car ispleted, the area is bound to be more bustling. More and more Trainers areing there, and it¡¯s gradually developing. The most important thing is that it¡¯s located in an agricultural desert area with many unique Pok¨¦mon. The unstable weather in the south of Farbor Town brings out Ice-type and Ground-type Pok¨¦mon, offering plenty of variety for Trainers seeking new Pok¨¦mon. As the only nearby town, Farbor would be an ideal stop for any Trainer looking to explore. Additionally, Farbor Town is primarily agricultural, producing rare fruits and vegetables with unique local dishes that have great potential to be developed. I¡¯ve thought about this: as more Trainerse to the area, Farbor Town will grow in a few years and may even see the establishment of a Pok¨¦mon Center to amodate them. If the Pok¨¦mon Contest can enter Farbor Town ahead of this growth, it could greatly benefit the Contest¡¯s development.¡±

    Terrance shared his idea and waited for the other person¡¯s response. What he said was, without a doubt, highly probable and entirely genuine, with not a trace of deceit.

    Raoul Contesta remained silent for a moment, gazing at the youngster in front of him, who was not much over 10 years old, with aplex expression. He was deeply shocked¡ªcould a child in his teens really see things with such depth and insight?

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 Chapter 322: Gym and PokÃ©mon Contest

    ¡°The future you described does sound promising. If Farbor Town does attract arge number of Trainers, it would definitely promote the development of Pok¨¦mon Contests.¡±

    At this time, Raoul Contesta had no idea that if this world didn¡¯t have Terrance, two yearster Farbor Town would indeed be just as Terrance described¡ªarge agricultural town. Thanks to the establishment of a Pok¨¦mon Center, Farbor Town rapidly developed, and many people even moved there.

    Around that time, Pok¨¦mon Contests were not far behind and also made their way into Farbor Town, further elerating its development.

    ¡°But this is just a hypothesis. We can¡¯t treat it as a certainty yet,¡± Raoul Contesta shook his head. Even though he thought Terrance sounds reasonable and that there was a good chance he might be right, such decisions weren¡¯t his alone to make.

    ¡°If you can give me a detailed n, I might be able to help you out, but whether it seeds is not something I can decide,¡± Raoul Contesta said, still holding Terrance in high regard and deciding to give him a chance.

    Building a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall in Farbor Town?

    If he remembered correctly, Terrance was from Farbor Town¡­ Bing a Top Coordinator and still caring about his hometown¡¯s development? Just for that, Raoul Contesta couldn¡¯t help but respect Terrance a bit more.

    Terrance thought to himself, ¡°As expected.¡± Just with this alone, convincing others to establish a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall in Farbor Town wasn¡¯t persuasive enough.

    However, Terrance had other cards to y. This wasn¡¯t his final goal.¡°What if Farbor Town had a Gym? An official League-recognized Gym. Wouldn¡¯t that create the foundation for Farbor Town¡¯s development?¡±

    ¡°Where there¡¯s a Gym, there will definitely be a Pok¨¦mon Center. With these conditions, Farbor Town¡¯s development prospects seem pretty certain.¡±

    After Terrance finished speaking, Raoul Contesta asked, ¡°A Gym? I don¡¯t recall Farbor Town having one. Wait¡­ Are you the one applying for the Gym?¡±

    Raoul Contesta looked at Terrance in disbelief, unable to imagine those wordsing from a youngster. Applying for a Gym, even though the process of establishing a Gym was easier during times of peace, if the applicant was a youngster, it would be far more difficult.

    But seeing the confidence on Terrance¡¯s face, Raoul Contesta realized that this youngster wouldn¡¯t speak without certainty, and so he fell into silence.

    ¡°The conditions for applying for a Gym¡­¡± he mused. A Gym wasn¡¯t something just anyone could apply for, even if Terrance was a Top Coordinator.

    ¡°Besides being from Farbor Town, you should also know where I studied,¡± Terrance said.

    Crown Academy!

    Raoul Contesta suddenly recalled Terrance¡¯s information and realized, ¡°Ah, so that¡¯s it. Graduates of Crown Academy have the qualifications to apply for a Gym.¡±

    This is the academy¡¯s century-old heritage, the connection mutually built with the League. Even the Pok¨¦mon Contests had many areas of cooperation with Crown Academy.

    Raoul Contesta has some understanding of these.

    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, as a graduate, you do indeed have the qualifications to apply for a Gym. But applying for a Gym isn¡¯t as simple as it sounds¡­¡± Raoul Contesta trailed off, realizing that the youngster in front of him was the Super Rookie who, in just one year since his debut, had defeated a Top Coordinator and won the highest honor. He shook his head.

    ¡°Very well. If you manage to be a Gym Leader, then building a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall in Farbor Town would be no problem at all,¡± Raoul Contesta said with a heartyugh. Given how far the conversation had gone, faced with such a promising future, he should also muster up some courage to take the plunge.

    ¡°But you are putting in so much effort. Surely, your goal isn¡¯t just to create a development opportunity for Farbor Town, is it?¡±

    As his conversation with Terrance went on, Raoul Contesta began to increasingly sense that Terrance¡¯s goal wasn¡¯t so straightforward. Terrance is putting in so much effort for just a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall. What personal benefit would this bring him?

    ¡°I really can¡¯t hide anything from you, can I?¡± Terrance responded with a smile. ¡°If a new Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall is established, I imagine it will need management staff and other personnel, won¡¯t it?¡±

    ¡°I grew up in an orphanage in Farbor Town. If possible¡­¡± Terrance spoke vaguely, but how could Raoul Contesta not understand the underlying meaning?

    ¡°You little fox,¡± Raoul Contesta cursed inwardly, but he couldn¡¯t feel any disgust. An orphanage, huh¡­

    Terrance¡¯s background was indeed like that.

    Looking at him again, Raoul Contesta now understood a bit more about Terrance¡¯s intentions.

    For some reason, seeing Terrance¡ªwho should have been chasing his dreams at this age¡ªshouldering so many responsibilities made Raoul Contesta feel a bit heavy-hearted.

    ¡°If it¡¯s just that, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Using local staff would be convenient too,¡± Raoul Contesta replied.

    The jobs provided by a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall would be well-paid, especially for an orphanage like Old Green House that had no source of ie. How many Pok¨¦mon Contest Halls were there across Hoenn? As the secondrgest tournament after League tournaments, the pay and benefits would be substantial.

    With the support of a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall in Farbor Town, at least in the short term, Old Green House wouldn¡¯t face any major difficulties.

    As for the children¡¯s future development, that would depend on the sess of Terrance¡¯s Gym. How well the Gym developed would determine the ultimate achievements of both Terrance and the children of Old Green House.

    Additionally, if one obtains the identity of a Gym Leader, they wouldn¡¯t have to participate in League Conferences and can directly qualify for the Champion League. Furthermore, Gym Leaders enjoy special privileges in many ces, making it a prestigious status within the Trainermunity.

    Suddenly, Terrance said, ¡°What do you think of a Gym that tests a Trainer¡¯s coordination skills and mastery of moves as its core focus? Currently, in all of Hoenn, only Sootopolis Gym does that, and perhaps in the entire world, it¡¯s the only one. With the right promotion, it could serve as great publicity for Pok¨¦mon Contests.¡±

    ¡°There might even be Trainers who, due to the Gym battles, develop an interest in Pok¨¦mon Contests or participate in one or two Contests as part of their training to pass the Gym¡¯s challenge. And if Farbor Town just happens to have a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, wouldn¡¯t thatplement the whole idea perfectly?¡± Terrance smiled.

    After hearing Terrance¡¯s thoughts, Raoul Contesta was stunned. This was a well-thought-out n to establish a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall in Farbor Town.

    From the perspective of developing Pok¨¦mon Contests, Raoul Contesta had to admit the proposal was entirely feasible.

    There were Gyms that tested Pok¨¦mon-raising skills, Gyms that evaluated a Trainer¡¯smand abilities, and even Gyms that measured how well a Trainer could handle defeat. But focusing on coordination? Other than Juan¡¯s Sootopolis Gym, founded by a Coordinator, there really wasn¡¯t any.

    Sootopolis City is also famous in Hoenn as the ¡°City of Beauty.¡± Thanks to Sootopolis Gym, the locals revered the elegance of water, believing that the Water-type Pok¨¦mon are the most beautiful of all types.

    With Wace also hailing from there, Sootopolis City had be a sacred ce for many aspiring Coordinators.

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 Chapter 323: Terranceâ€™s value

    Hoenn is the birthce of Pok¨¦mon Contests, and if there were more cities like Sootopolis City, where Gyms and Pok¨¦mon Contests formed a mutually beneficial rtionship, it would undoubtedly promote the growth of Pok¨¦mon Contests.

    Compared to Trainers aiming for the League Conferences, the number of Coordinators is still too small.

    ¡°Juan is a Top Coordinator, but isn¡¯t Terrance also a Top Coordinator?¡­¡±

    Raoul Contesta fell silent. The reason Juan is famous in Hoenn and among Coordinators isn¡¯t just because he taught Wace; it¡¯s also because he¡¯s a Gym Leader. By leveraging this dual identity, Juan perfectly bnced the roles of Gym Leader and Coordinator, which earned him the name, ¡°Juan of Water.¡±

    The conversation between Terrance and Raoul Contesta ended there. They shifted their focus back to the six advertisements. Since the opportunity to make money was at hand, Terrance naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse. He had already familiarized himself with the process of applying to be a Gym Leader. Although it would take time, most of the dy will be from various paperwork and review. The actual evaluation he¡¯d need to go through would be spread out and less time-consuming.

    During this time, he had plenty of opportunities to take on advertisements.

    Except for the Kanto Hollywood movie, which had different terms from the other five, everything else was within Terrance¡¯s eptable range. To obtain the contact information and discuss further pricing details, Terrance will need to contact the other party directly.

    ¡­

    After Terrance left, Raoul Contesta¡¯s secretary couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Mr. Raoul Contesta, are you serious about this?¡±¡°Does it really make a difference whether I am or not?¡± Raoul Contesta muttered.

    ¡°He is still just a kid. No matter how good his n looks, if he faces some setbacks, he might not be able to ovee them,¡± the secretary said. ¡°Would it be worth it if this affects your standing there?¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. I just want to make Pok¨¦mon Contests better, and that¡¯s something we all have a shared interest in,¡± Raoul Contesta shook his head. ¡°Some things are worth taking a gamble on. At the start, who would have thought that Pok¨¦mon Contests would gain new life because of Wace¡¯s rise?¡±

    ¡°But whether Terrance has that kind of value, I¡¯ll have to discuss it with them.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡°Watch¡­sticker¡­figurine¡­ shirt¡­ restaurant¡­¡±

    Five differentpanies caused Terrance to scratch his head.

    First off, he knew nothing about these businesses or their backgrounds. Even with the inte, any information he could find would be superficial.

    Plus, in both his past and present lives, he had never dealt with anything like this. And now, in this world, he had no idea what his value was. What¡¯s the appropriate fee for an endorsement? How much is the portrait usage right for a year worth?

    Given the variety of the products, he couldn¡¯t justpare thepanies against each other to figure out the price. That alone was making Terrance¡¯s head spin.

    ¡°I talked too much with Mr. Raoul Contesta about other things and didn¡¯t learn much about this side of things,¡± Terrance sighed helplessly.

    ¡°If I can¡¯t figure this out in the end, I might have to hire a manager.¡±

    Terrance wasn¡¯t in a hurry regarding the matter he talked about with Raoul Contest, nor did he expect an immediate response. However, no matter what, establishing a Gym was a must. If he were to set up a Gym, as a Gym Leader, he would receive subsidies from the League. Theoretically, any Pok¨¦mon registered under him or the Pok¨¦mon belonging to Gym would receive subsidies based on their species and number from the League.

    That¡¯s the benefit of being a Gym Leader. Of course, establishing a new Gym isn¡¯t easy¡ªmost young Gym Leaders inherit their positions from the older generation.

    The attention given to a rtively important Gym and to a new, insignificant one will never be the same within the League.

    If Terrance were to create a new Gym, it would be nearly impossible to gain the same status as Petalburg Gym or Sootopolis Gym in a short time. Besides umting experience and growing his reputation, it also depended on the Gym Leader¡¯s personal charisma.

    There were also some bizarre Gyms that operated outside the rules, like Cerulean Gym in Kanto. Despite having poor public opinion among Kanto Gyms, its annual water shows brought substantial economic benefits to the local area, making it difficult for the League to revoke its Gym status. Even using subsidy threats didn¡¯t work because Cerulean Gym made enough money from the water shows that they didn¡¯t care about League subsidies. Gyms like this, with their own ie streams and difficult to control, are often the biggest headaches for the League.

    Of course, what Terrance really wants is the basic League subsidy. With it, whether it¡¯s for further developing the Old Green House or securing more resources for training his Pok¨¦mon, he¡¯ll have an additionalyer of support. From the moment he entered Crown Academy, Terrance had this n in mind. Graduates have this advantage, and he fully intends to make the most of it.

    ¡°Before that, I need to visit the Old Green House, and then head to Crown Academy to apply for graduation and start the Gym Leader examination process.¡±

    Outside the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall¡­

    Unbeknownst to Terrance, a little kid had been waiting for him all along. During this time, Chisana felt utterly exhausted, both mentally and physically, yet he could not see Terrance, making his wait all the more painful.

    However, he was sure Terrance hadn¡¯t left yet, so Chisana continued to wait.

    Finally, a familiar figure emerged from the Contest Hall. Chisana¡¯s eyes immediately welled up with tears as he ran forward.

    Even though he had seen Terrance on the big screen many times, and even though he had witnessed Terrance¡¯s glorious moment when he received the Ribbon Cup, nothingpared to how excited he felt at this moment.

    ¡°Chisana?¡±

    Terrance looked at the young boy running toward him, his face lighting up with surprise.

    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Chisana ran up to Terrance and stopped in front of him. Feeling that he had grown up, he thought it would be inappropriate to leap into Terrance¡¯s arms again. Instead, he raised his head, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and excitedly said, ¡°Congrattions, Brother Terrance!¡±

    Top Coordinator.

    It had been the dream of everyone at the Old Green House just to make it to the final stage of the Pok¨¦mon Contest, the Grand Festival.

    But Terrance hadn¡¯t just reached that stage¡ªhe went all the way and won the highest honor for a Coordinator.

    Chisana truly shared in that joy and excitement.

    ¡°It really is you.¡± Terrance smiled, reaching out to pat Chisana¡¯s head. Over the past three years, the boy had changed quite a bit. ¡°You¡¯ve grown up too, haven¡¯t you?¡±

    Beautifly emerged from its Pok¨¦ Ball, joyfully fluttering in the air. Seeing Beautifly, Chisana couldn¡¯t help but smile goofily, remembering its dazzling performance on the stage. It was hard for him to believe that this Beautifly was the same one from three years ago.

    ¡°Chisana, what are you doing here? Are you alone?¡± Terrance asked.

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 Chapter 324: Fallarbor

    Only Chisana came to teport City. After talking with each other, Terrance understood the situation, but he didn¡¯t know what to say to this brat who had sneaked out on his own like him.

    In the end, Terrance could only sigh and say, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Although Chisana had only been away for a short time, he obeyed Terrance¡¯s words without question. He, too, wanted to reunite with everyone back at the Old Green House as soon as possible.

    ¡°Brother Terrance, did you know? While you were away, Ayan and the others¡­¡±

    Walking beside Terrance, Chisana was eager to share all of his experiences during this time. While Terrance could leave now, there were still other matters he needed to take care of.

    For example, the fossil he had identally picked up in the desert. After the Pok¨¦mon Contest ended, Terrance suddenly felt overwhelmed with too many things to handle. Since he didn¡¯t have time to deal with or examine the fossil, he temporarily handed it over to the Researcher Kennard, whom Steven had introduced, for safekeeping and study.

    ¡°Zubat, huh¡­¡±

    Terrance was slightly surprised to hear about Chisana¡¯s experiences.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s all thanks to Zubat.¡± Chisana quickly took the Zubat out from where he had been hiding it. This Zubat was small, with a dark blue body, light purple inner ears, and wing membranes. It was clearly undernourished, and its wide-open mouth revealed four white teeth. It had no eyes, and its two slender tails, shaped like a V, were not very distinct. With just one nce, Terrance could tell how the Zubat had been raised.¡°Hello there,¡± Terrance greeted it, taking some food out from his backpack as a gift.

    This was a snack for Beautifly and Altaria, specially prepared by Terrance himself. It was suitable for any Flying-type Pok¨¦mon, and Zubat was no exception.

    Chisana fed Zubat the food Terrance had given, and Zubat immediately looked delighted. It was the first time it had eaten something so delicious. In that moment, Zubat felt incredibly energized!

    ¡°Zubat seems to really like it¡­¡± Chisana said in surprise.

    ¡°I¡¯m d. When we get back, I¡¯ll teach you how to make it,¡± Terrance smiled.

    ¡­¡­

    ¡­¡­

    Farbor Town.

    Two figures walked into the town, and the residents on the road rubbed their eyes. ¡°Look, isn¡¯t that Chisana?¡±

    ¡°I haven¡¯t seen him in a while. Who¡¯s that with him?¡±

    ¡°He looks familiar¡­¡±

    After returning to Farbor Town, Terrance took a deep breath. It wasn¡¯t until he personally returned that he noticed how much Farbor Town had changed.

    From Mt. Chimney, it was impossible to see such details.

    ¡°Is the orchard still there?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°It¡¯s still there,¡± Chisana nodded.

    ¡°Speaking of which, I kind of miss the taste of Aspear Berries,¡± Terrance said with a smile. The Aspear Berry was a local specialty. Although it didn¡¯t have any special effects, it was delicious, one of the few things the Old Green House could sell. It looked like a pear and tasted like a sweet melon¡ªcrisp and tasty.

    The Old Green House looked almost the same as it did three years ago, with no major changes. In the yard, the chubby Taiga was sweeping the grounds. When he saw the two figures slowly approaching, the broom in his hand dropped down with a loud tter. His plump cheeks jiggled as he stammered in disbelief, ¡°Chisana and Bro¡­Brother Terrance?!¡±

    At first, he wasn¡¯t sure, but after a closer look, Taiga recognized the familiar face of Terrance. The image ovepped with the one he had seen on TV, and he shouted in excitement.

    ¡°Brother Terrance is back!!!¡±

    Terrance had returned.

    With this shout from the small fatty, everyone at the Old Green House, who had been busy with their own tasks, froze. They dropped whatever they were doing and rushed out to the yard.

    Rina, Myu, Scarlet, and finally Grandma An, who arrived a bitter. Seeing everyone appear, Terrance took a deep breath, feeling a bit emotional.

    ¡°I¡¯m back.¡±

    ¡­¡­

    ¡­¡­

    After nearly three years apart, Terrance and the people at the Old Green House had endless things to talk about.

    Grandma An¡¯s health, Rina finally learning to behave after causing a lot of trouble, the gluttonous Taiga learning how to cook, Scarlet¡¯s experiences working in the city, Ayan picking up various jobs with the construction team and receiving a Machop, Chisana studying to be a Coordinator and preparing for his debut, and Myu still dreaming of bing a star, often ying strange and quirky roles¡­

    However, not all of this information came from the people themselves.

    Terrance smiled wryly. Rina, after seeing him for just a moment, stormed off to her room in a huff. Shaking his head, Terrance sighed to himself, thinking how she was still as childish as ever.

    As for Myu, the youngest member of the Old Green House; since she had been quite young when he left, there seems to be a sense of unfamiliarity between them.

    ¡°Is she shy?¡± Terrance was at a loss for words.

    Chisana, being the most passionate about Coordinators, had trained with Terrance several times. Scarlet and Ayan, being older, were rtively more mature and understanding.

    Taiga, on the other hand, couldn¡¯t stop thinking about the delicious food Terrance used to make¡­

    Grandma An didn¡¯t say much, just kept smiling warmly. Seeing how much older she had gotten, Terrance sighed with relief. Luckily, he hadn¡¯t taken too long. For now¡­ it was enough.

    Ayan wasn¡¯t at the Old Green House. After watching the Grand Festival, he had started a new job. The construction work was tough and exhausting, but for the continued growth of the Old Green House, Ayan couldn¡¯t just freeload and do nothing.

    No one told Terrance about the ident at Mount Chimney. Although they didn¡¯t know that Terrance already knew, they chose not to tell him to avoid worrying him. That ident had actually turned out to be an opportunity for Ayan. After recovering from his injuries, he received special training from the construction team and was given a strong Machop. With this support, Ayan found that his regr work was not as tiring as before.

    ¡°Why not call Ayan back? There¡¯s something better suited for him here,¡± Terrance suggested.

    ¡°You mean have him quit his current job¡­¡± The construction work was indeed tough and tiring. Some tasks couldn¡¯t bepleted by Pok¨¦mon alone, and using Pok¨¦mon was costlypared to humanbor. Grandma An understood this all too well, but¡­

    Even though Terrance had be a Top Coordinator¡­

    Grandma An had once been a Coordinator herself and knew how difficult it was. Even as a Top Coordinator, things weren¡¯t always morous. Though Pok¨¦mon Contests had developed greatly since her time, she didn¡¯t want to dampen Terrance¡¯s spirits. She knew that being a Top Coordinator wasn¡¯t as shiny as it seemed.

    Terrance¡¯s return brought joy to everyone at the Old Green House, but Grandma An worried that the harshness of reality might shake his confidence. She feared that Terrance might be overly proud and lose himself in his current achievements¡­..

    But she quickly realized she was overthinking things.

    ¡°I¡¯m nning to establish a Gym, which will require some staff, including referees. If possible, it would be best for both Ayan and Scarlet to get certified as professional referees.¡±

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 Chapter 325: Future Plans

    Building a Gym isn¡¯t something that can be done with just words. To pass the examination, Terrance must make ample preparations in advance.

    For example, take the referee. Professional Gym battles aren¡¯t like casual street battles; each match requires a certified referee to oversee it.

    A good referee is even extremely important for apetition. While this job may seem simple, there are many intricacies involved. For instance, the professional referees in the League Conference earn sries that would make most people envious, yet their professional skills are equally top-notch.

    The most basic requirement for a Gym is to have a certified referee. It¡¯s essential, and every Gym must have one.

    Since Terrance¡¯s goal in establishing the Gym is to receive subsidies from the League, it wouldn¡¯t make sense to hire someone from outside. Better to keep it within the family and have someone from the Old Green House take on the job.

    Among them, both Ayan and Scarlet are boys of simr age. Currently, they are the only two children at Old Green House who have work experience and have faced the challenges of the real world. So, Terrance feels confident having them go for the professional referee certification.

    This certificate is not difficult to obtain; with a certain amount of training, anyone can do it. As long as one is not physically disabled, has no issues with IQ, pays the tuition in full, and maintains a serious attitude, it is rare for someone to fail.

    The hard part isn¡¯t getting the certification; it¡¯s finding a job. Even though there are countless Trainers and Trainer battles, professional referees are only needed for Gym battles or regrpetitions.

    For referees, the job isn¡¯t tough, but finding stable employment is difficult. Without the right connections, it¡¯s hard to secure a stable job.You can¡¯t just walk up to a Trainer battle on the roadside, whip out your referee certification, insist on officiating, and demand payment afterward. That¡¯s a sure way to get chased off! Battle rules aren¡¯t that strict.

    Referees represent fairness in mainpetitions andrge-scalepetitions.

    Ordinary battles are just a formality, and rarely involve any interests. No one would waste their energy looking for an official referee.

    ¡°A referee? Me?¡± Scarlet asked nervously.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You¡¯ll be fine,¡± Terrance smiled.

    ¡°Building a Gym?!¡± Grandma An wasn¡¯t focused on the referee part; rather she was shocked by the idea that Terrance wanted to establish a Gym!

    If she weren¡¯t so old, she would¡¯ve jumped up and checked if Terrance hade down with some strange illness over the past three years or has a fever to say something so outrageous.

    ¡°I¡¯m serious, Grandma An,¡± Terrance waved his hand quickly. He had expected this reaction.

    In most people¡¯s eyes, bing a Gym Leader is a very prestigious career. Even Trainers who have qualified for Champion League find it challenging to establish a Gym. There are many thresholds to meet, you need a rmendation and then you need to pass a series of troublesome exams¡­

    But Terrance is confident.

    His experiences over the past year after leaving the academy have given him a solid understanding of his own abilities.

    He also has connections: Steven, Master Victor, Crown Academy, Scott¡­ In short, Terrance already has the basic requirements to be a Gym Leader. As long as nothing unexpected happens in the exams, he¡¯s confident he can get the Gym up and running within a year or two years at most.

    More importantly, as the current Top Coordinator of Hoenn, Terrance is riding a wave of fame. He¡¯s practically a semi-public figure. With a few more advertisements, even if he doesn¡¯t reach the level of being a ¡°household name¡±, he could still leave asting impression on some people. This would be crucial for his Gym application.

    If he can build good rtionships with thepanies that have invited him to endorse their products, it would open another path for him. Sometimes, connections don¡¯t have to be deep, but they can significantly impact a person¡¯s growth¡ªas long as those connections are valuable and influential.

    ¡°Child..you¡± An started to say but then stopped, realizing she still didn¡¯t fully understand Terrance.

    ¡°Scarlet, the training for a professional referee only takes three months. Both you and Ayan should take the exam. I¡¯ll find a ce for you to train.¡±

    ¡°What about me? What about me, Brother Terrance? Is there anything I can do to help?¡± Taiga asked eagerly.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, your time wille. But for now, I still need you to take care of the orchard in the Old Green House,¡± Terrance replied with a smile.

    Taiga, though disappointed, had no choice but to ept it.

    ¡°And that Rina¡­ she still doesn¡¯t want toe out?¡± Terrance shook his head, then looked at Myu, who had remained mostly quiet.

    ¡°What can I do to help?¡± Myu asked nervously, hesitating.

    With Terrance¡¯s return, it seemed like he was determined to change the current situation of the Old Green House. While Grandma An was happy to see this, she was also worried that Terrance was taking on too much pressure, trying to take care of everyone.

    ¡°You, huh¡­¡± Terrance smiled. He had already gotten a good sense of Myu¡¯s situation. The little girl was still chasing her dream of bing a star. ¡°Do you know who the most famous celebrity in Hoenn is?¡±

    Myu nodded eagerly, like a rattle-drum.

    ¡°And how much does she get paid for a concert?¡±

    Myu¡¯s eyes lit up even more, nodding again.

    ¡°And what about her endorsement fees?¡±

    ¡°I follow that stuff! I keep track of a lot of celebrities,¡± Myu said confidently.

    ¡°Well then, I might need your help soon,¡± Terranceughed, not expecting that Myu, of all people, would be the one able to assist him.

    Hearing that she could help Terrance, Myu¡¯s mood brightened, and the unfamiliarity she felt from not seeing him for several years diminished considerably.

    Grandma An paused, recalling Terrance¡¯ current identity, and felt a wave of emotion. So that¡¯s how it is¡ªTerrance had already received such invitations. How remarkable¡­ It¡¯s only been three years, and he¡¯s achieved so much, gaining so much recognition¡­.

    ¡°Oh, Brother Terrance, why do both Ayan and I need to get referee certifications? Isn¡¯t one referee enough?¡± Scarlet asked, puzzled.

    ¡°Oh, that,¡± Terrance chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re right; one referee is enough, but there will always be special asions.¡±

    ¡°Like when I¡¯m away. In that case, the Gym would need a ¡®Substitute Gym Leader,¡¯ and that person needs to be a certified Trainer. I¡¯m nning to help both of you get certified.¡±

    ¡°Between you and Ayan, one of you will take on that role.¡±

    Taiga and Myu were too young, Rina wasn¡¯t suited to being a Gym Leader, and Chisana aspired to be a Coordinator. That left Ayan and Scarlet, who were more mature. With one of them covering for him when he¡¯s away, Terrance could continue traveling and pursuing his own goals.

    As long as they passed the League exam, everything would go smoothly.

    ¡°Trainer!¡± Scarlet¡¯s eyes lit up with hope.

    Thinking back on how Terrance had spent three years away and returned as a certified Trainer, a licensed Breeder, and even achieved the title of Top Coordinator, everyone at the Old Green House felt like they were in a dream. In addition, the things Terrance is going to do next will also be of great help to the development of Old Green House. At least for now¡­ the children at Old Green House were filled with hope towards their future.

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 Chapter 326: Teaching Chisana

    Terrance had been back at the Old Green House for three days. At first, there was a bit of awkwardness from being away for so long, but by now, that feeling hadpletely faded. Once again, Terrance had settled back into his role as the big brother of the Old Green House.

    While telling the children about his experiences over the past three years, Terrance sighed in nostalgia, then he introduced his newpanions¡ªAltaria, Mismagius, Arcanine, and Castform¡ªto everyone at the Old Green House. Though only three years had passed, Terrance couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that it had been a long time.

    In these three years, Terrance has developed the initial framework for most of his ns; now, he just needs to keep refining his ns.

    In the backyard of the Old Green House, Chisana¡¯s Zubat was performing the Supersonic move for Terrance, eagerly awaiting his feedback.

    Both Chisana and Zubat were aiming to be Coordinators. Since Terrance had some free time now, Chisana had been constantly pestering him to teach him a few things.

    Terrance naturally didn¡¯t hold back when it came to teaching them, starting with the basics.

    ¡°Brother Terrance, how was the Supersonic?¡± Chisana asked eagerly after Zubat finished its move.

    ¡°It was beautiful, the sound waves rippled like waves¡­.¡± Terrance said, causing Chisana to beam with pride. But then, his face quickly fell.

    ¡°But if this were a Pok¨¦mon Contest, that move wouldn¡¯t score very high.¡±¡°Why?¡± Chisana asked, puzzled.

    Terrance smiled, called Beautifly over, and said, ¡°Watch Beautifly¡¯s move now.¡±

    After giving Beautifly a signal, Terrance and Chisana watched as Beautifly spun a string of silk, mimicking the exact same wave-like trajectory that Supersonic had just made.

    ¡°How does it look?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°It recreated the shape of Supersonic with its silk,¡± Chisana replied.

    ¡°So, in a Battle Stage, which move do you think would earn more appeal points?¡±

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Chisana hesitated. He instinctively wanted to say Beautifly, given that Terrance was a Top Coordinator, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly why Beautifly¡¯s String Shot was better or why Zubat¡¯s Supersonic had fallen short.

    Chisana went quiet, scratching his head in confusion.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do this. Have Zubat use its Supersonic to attack Beautifly,¡± Terrance suggested.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Chisana agreed.

    Zubat received Chisana¡¯smand and looked at the Beautifly across from it. After a moment of preparation, Zubat unleashed its signature move, Supersonic. The sound waves rolled over one another like waves crashing on the shore, creating a truly beautiful disy. If Beautifly were to be hit by Supersonic, it would fall into a state of confusion¡­

    Although Chisana didn¡¯t believe that Beautifly would lose so easily, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a flicker of hope as he watched Zubat¡¯s Supersonic.

    However, this hope was short-lived. Chisana was left stunned as Beautifly casually shot out a string of silk. In terms of size and shape, it was no different from the Supersonic attack, but as soon as the Supersonic hit the silk, it was immediately erased. Meanwhile, the silk, still under Beautifly¡¯s control, shifted from a wave-like form into arge, which swiftly enveloped Zubat and brought it crashing down from the sky.

    ¡°Zubat¡¯s Supersonic is too scattered andcks power. A slight disruption caused it to lose its effect entirely. Even if it had hit Beautifly, it wouldn¡¯t have caused it to fall into confusion,¡± Terrance exined.

    ¡°In a Pok¨¦mon Contest, it¡¯s not just about how shy the move looks. It¡¯s about the connection between the Pok¨¦mon and its move. If you can grasp these two core elements, even without a gorgeous move, you can still earn high recognition.¡±

    ¡°Connection between the Pok¨¦mon and its move?¡± Chisana pondered, though he couldn¡¯t fully grasp the meaning.

    Terrance smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re not wrong in your choice. Supersonic is indeed the move that best showcases Zubat¡¯s unique charm. No one can deny that. But you¡¯re focusing too much on the outward appearance of the move and overlooking the essence of the move. Think about it¡ªwhat is the essence of Supersonic?¡±

    ¡°Sound?¡± Chisana scratched his head.

    ¡°Close, but not quite. In the end, Supersonic is just a sound wave. Zubat¡¯s sound waves are special, but among all Pok¨¦mon that use sound-based moves, its power is not remarkable. Such sound waves are easily disrupted. Do you think using this move in battle would pose a threat to your opponent?¡± Terrance asked.

    Zubat is a species that typically lives inrge colonies, where thebined effect of their sound waves can be terrifying. But for an individual Zubat, its sound wavecks power. Even an adult human with resolute will wouldn¡¯t be significantly affected by Supersonic. It can¡¯t generate the kind of intense sound waves that could shatter rocks or severely damage a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s hearing¡ªthese are the limitations of a single Zubat.

    However, when Zubat utilizes Supersonic in coordination with others, it possesses a unique ability that sets it apart from other Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°No¡­¡± Chisana shook his head. His confidence had taken a hit after seeing Beautifly¡¯s String Shot easily neutralize Supersonic.

    ¡°Then do you think Beautifly¡¯s moves have strong destructive power?¡± Terrance asked again.

    ¡°Beautifly¡­¡± Chisana¡¯s mind shed back to the terrifying Bug Buzz from the Grand Festival. He almost said it was powerful, but after thinking carefully, he realized that without the boosts from two Quiver Dances, one Silver Wind, and the Swarm ability at y¡­ just how much damage could Beautifly deal on its own?

    Thinking of Beautifly¡­

    ¡°To be precise, if Zubat evolves into Crobat, its overall physique would surpass Beautifly¡¯s,¡± Terrance pointed out. ¡°Of course, this requires proper training, but even so, attack power isn¡¯t the strong suit of either Beautifly or Crobat.¡±

    ¡°Then what should I do?¡± Chisana asked.

    ¡°How does Beautifly handle it?¡± Terrance continued to guide him.

    Chisana thought long and hard before he finally spoke, ¡°By mastering control over ¡®wind¡¯¡­bining it with the Quiver Dance move, Beautiflypensates for itsck of attack power and speed¡­¡±

    Terrance looked at Chisana with satisfaction; he truly is quite perceptive.

    ¡°Exactly. Beautifly¡¯s moves don¡¯t have much raw power, and speed isn¡¯t its strong point either. However, it has the Quiver Dance, which is considered nature¡¯s way ofpensating for its shorings. By relying on Quiver Dance, Beautifly can catch up in other areas. Its ability to sense air currents,bined with the special powdery scales from Silver Wind, has a certain probability of boosting Beautifly¡¯s physique. Whether it¡¯s Quiver Dance or Silver Wind, these moves are what truly showcase Beautifly¡¯s charm. When a Beautifly masters both moves and merges them perfectly, even if Beautifly doesn¡¯t hold a natural advantage, it can still defeat opponents much stronger than itself.¡±

    Chisana nodded enthusiastically, looking at Beautifly and Terrance with admiration.

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 Chapter 327: Teaching the training concept

    He had watched Beautifly grow from a weak little Wurmple, so Chisana knew exactly what Beautifly was capable of. But, this little guy actually performed on the final stage of the Grand Festival, which he still found hard to believe.

    Everything was too surreal.

    ¡°Is this all thanks to Brother Terrance¡¯s training?¡± Chisana murmured to himself.

    ¡°So, what are your new thoughts about Zubat?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°New thoughts¡­¡± Chisana fell silent, his face turning red from holding back frustration. He now understands the disparity between them. He truly had no idea on how to raise Zubat¡ªhe had simply been happy with training it to change the shape of one move, however Terrance¡¯s words shattered his illusion. If he kept going like this, he wouldn¡¯t even qualify for the Grand Festival, let alone be a Top Coordinator like Terrance.

    ¡°Brother Terrance¡¯s training concept for Beautifly is to leverage its strengths topensate for its weaknesses¡­.Should Zubat be trained the same way?¡±

    ¡°What are Zubat¡¯s strengths¡­ and its weaknesses? Is it its attack power?¡±

    Chisana was on the verge of losing his mind. Although he had studied about Zubat seriously after bing friends with one, creating a whole training concept for it was still too difficult for him.

    Terrance looked at Chisana calmly. This was something Chisana needed to figure out for himself. He could only guide him, not force-feed him a training concept. That would only hinder his growth. If it were anyone else, Terrance wouldn¡¯t care as much. But he didn¡¯t want Chisana to lose the joy of raising Pok¨¦mon. If Chisana could take this step, there was no reason he and Zubat couldn¡¯t obtain the honor of bing a Top Coordinator.¡°Don¡¯t rush it. Creating a training concept doesn¡¯t happen overnight. For now, focus on mastering the basic diet I taught you for Zubat. I¡¯ll prepare more detailed information about Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, and Supersonic for you. At that time, it wouldn¡¯t bete for you to start working on your own training concept.¡±

    Seeing Chisana¡¯s ¡°my brain is about to explode¡± expression, Terrance chuckled.

    Raising Pok¨¦mon is something that, once you get the hang of it, every Trainer develops their own style. But the beginning is always the hardest. If Terrance hadn¡¯t been an ¡°early bloomer¡± and started thinking about this early on, he probably would have been just like Chisana is now at that age. Most Trainers and Pok¨¦mon miss out on their best growth period because of this. Of course, this also reflects a Trainer¡¯s ¡°talent.¡±

    ¡°But things are different now. Chisana has someone to guide him, so he can avoid many unnecessary mistakes,¡± Terrance thought.

    ¡­

    Ayan had returned. As soon as he heard that Terrance was back at the Old Green House, he immediately dropped everything and rushed over.

    After three days, even little Rina finally let go of her ¡®tsundereness¡¯ and returned to being her usual clingy self.

    For the past three days, breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Old Green House were all prepared by Terrance. Everyone had missed his food, which, while not particrly delicious, was still nostalgic.

    ¡°Brother Terrance, are you going to be on TV?¡± Taiga asked with his mouth full, wolfing down his dinner.

    ¡°Probably. Myu and I discussed some endorsement deals with a fewpanies, and we have reached a tentative agreement,¡± Terrance said with a smile. He and Myu hadn¡¯t asked for much and had left a good impression on thepanies. Both sides were happy with the negotiations, and the money Terrance was about to earn was more than he had ever held in his life.

    Fame really was a useful thing.

    ¡°Does that mean¡­ you¡¯re leaving again?¡± Taiga¡¯s hands stopped, swallowing his food before speaking.

    At that moment, Rina¡¯s gaze locked onto Terrance, and everyone else turned to look at him as well.

    Terrance let out a helpless smile and said, ¡°Yes, but I¡¯ll stay here for a while longer. I need to meet with eachpany in person for the endorsement and portrait usage rights and sign contracts¡ªthat¡¯s one reason.¡±

    ¡°And then there¡¯s the matter of the Gym. I need to start preparing for that, too. I can¡¯t dy for too long.¡±

    To apply to establish a Gym, Terrance would first have to return to the academy, apply for graduation, and submit a formal request to the academy. Only then could he proceed with the process.

    So, he was destined not to stay long at the Old Green House.

    ¡°But things are different now. I have a phone, so we can stay in touch whenever we want.¡± Terrance smiled. ¡°Grandma An, the Old Green House doesn¡¯t have a video phone, right? Maybe once the endorsement moneyes in, we can buy one?¡±

    ¡°No need for that. The Old Green House can afford something like that now,¡± Grandma Anughed. ¡°We didn¡¯t buy a phone before because it wasn¡¯t necessary, and it wasn¡¯t worth wasting the money. But things are different now. You are all grown up. You can¡¯t stay here forever, so it¡¯s time to get each of you your own phone.¡±

    ¡°Just leave it to me,¡± Terrance shook his head with a smile. For the current Old Green House, equipping each child with a phone and installing a video phone would be a huge financial burden, even if it¡¯s the most basic one.

    ¡°Let¡¯s put that aside for now. I¡¯ve already found a specialized Referee training school for Ayan and Scarlet. It¡¯s on Kale Ind, not too far from here,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°I haven¡¯t decided yet¡­¡± Ayan looked a little lost, while Scarlet seemed to be looking forward to it. Bing a professional referee for a Gym¡ªand maybe even acting as a Substitute Gym Leader one day¡ªwas much more prestigious than the part-time jobs he¡¯d been doing in the city.

    ¡°How about this? Let Scarlet go for training first, and Ayan, you can jointer when you¡¯re ready,¡± Terrance suggested.

    ¡°Ayan, why don¡¯t you want to go?¡± Scarlet asked, puzzled.

    Ayan was silent for a moment before sighing, ¡°It¡¯s Machop, my partner at the construction site¡­ I can¡¯t bear to leave it.¡±

    ¡°The Machop technically belongs to the construction site. If I leave, it¡¯ll be paired with someone else. I¡­¡±

    Terrance was taken aback. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Ayan. I hadn¡¯t thought about that. Can¡¯t Machop go with you?¡±

    Ayan shook his head. ¡°Probably not. While I¡¯m close with Machop, its food is still provided by the construction site. Even though the boss assigned Machop to me, it¡¯s just a work partnership¡­¡±

    Saying this, he sighed deeply, clearly reluctant to part with Machop, his partner on the job.

    Terrance fell silent, realizing the dilemma. But staying at the construction site for life, earning a hard-earned living doing the toughest, most grueling work¡­ He looked at Ayan, meeting his gaze.

    ¡°Do you enjoy this job?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t know, but I really enjoy the time spent with Machop,¡± Ayan hesitated and said helplessly, unsure of what to say. Despite feeling exhausted after every shift, he still felt the need to put on a brave front.

    Terrance didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry. How had he not noticed this about Ayan before? It seemed like the future he had nned for everyone wasn¡¯t exactly what they all wanted.

    ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s have Scarlet go for training first. As for you and Machop, we¡¯ll see if something changes in the future.¡±

    Ayan nodded firmly, and everyone returned to eating.

    But the peace didn¡¯tst long. Suddenly, Chisana seemed to choke, coughing violently with a look of pure agony on his face. Only after gulping down arge ss of water did he feel better.

    ¡°You¡¯re so stupid.¡± Rina and Myu rolled their eyes at him and said mercilessly.

    ¡°I¡¯m not!! Brother Terrance, I just realized how to train Zubat!¡±

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 Chapter 328: Determining the Gym-type

    How to train Zubat?

    Terrance put down his food, and the others followed suit, looking at Chisana.

    ¡°Have you been thinking about this all along?¡± Terrance asked, noticing the surprise and realization on Chisana¡¯s face.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve been thinking about it the whole time.¡±

    Ever since receiving some inspiration from Terrance, Chisana had been pondering how to train Zubat. Whenever he stopped, he felt strange, unable to calm down.

    ¡°But let¡¯s eat first.¡± Seeing that everyone had stopped eating because of Chisana, Terrance smiled slightly.

    ¡°Otherwise, the food will get cold.¡±

    Realizing they had gotten sidetracked by unrted topics, which resulted in hardly any of the food on the table being eaten, everyone started digging into their meals again.

    ¡­¡­

    After dinner, Chisana immediately sought out Terrance, eager to share his thoughts.

    Although surprised by Chisana¡¯s speed, Terrance calmed himself to listen.

    ¡°I was inspired by you, Brother Terrance, and Beautifly!¡± Chisana said excitedly. ¡°Beautifly uses its strengths to enhance andpensate for its weaknesses, forming aplete growth strategy.¡±

    ¡°While my approach is to maximize Zubat¡¯s strengths and abandon its weaknesses.¡±

    ying to strengths while avoiding weaknesses?

    Terrance was slightly startled. This was a simple concept, yet one that many people struggled to grasp. He was curious to hear more of Chisana¡¯s thoughts.

    ¡°You mentioned in the information you gave me that the biggest characteristic of Zubat¡¯s Supersonic is that it can disrupt the minds of living beings and create confusion. Additionally, whether it¡¯s Zubat or its evolved form, Crobat, they all have a characteristic, which is that they can rely on Supersonic to distinguish direction in the darkness.¡±

    ¡°Zubat has no eyes, so Supersonic is an incredibly important move for it. However, after evolving into Golbat and Crobat, they develop eyes. After reading through the information you gave me multiple times, I¡¯ve been thinking: if a Zubat is caught by a Trainer, it probably won¡¯t maintain its nocturnal habits, right? Once it evolves into Golbat and grows eyes, it will likely rely less on Supersonic. During the day, its eyes could rece Supersonic as its primary means of navigation.¡±

    Terrance nodded, agreeing with Chisana¡¯s deduction.

    Because when Zubatcks eyes, it relies on Supersonic, but after evolving and developing eyes, it is captured by Trainers and often engaged in daytime battles, thus depending on eyes. This is a continuous process of recement.

    ¡°But vision is always limited!¡± Chisana continued. ¡°I was thinking, what if Supersonic couldpletely rece eyes, even after evolving into Crobat? Then even during the day, Zubat could have a way to observe everything around it. And if these special sound waves are trained, maybe they could even predict an opponent¡¯s movements or the direction of their attacks. This is the inspiration I got from Beautifly¡¯s air currents¡­¡±

    ¡°Lastly, since Crobat¡¯s feet evolve into wings, even thoughnding bes difficult, it allows for more agile flight and movement. Paired with Supersonic, very few Pok¨¦mon would be able tond an attack on Crobat¡ªjust like your Beautifly, Brother Terrance.¡±

    Seeing how thoroughly Chisana had analyzed everything, Terrance nodded to himself. His efforts in preparing the detailed information about Zubats hadn¡¯t been in vain.

    If Beautifly could use its Airflow Perception to avoid danger, then Zubat could also potentially use Supersonic to predict danger, perhaps even more effectively.

    ¡°Brother Terrance, how about it?¡± Seeing Terrance nod, Chisana felt recognized and was very happy.

    ¡°Your idea is good, but once Golbat has eyes, how will you prevent it from instinctively using them and instead rely on Supersonic to sense everything? That¡¯s something you¡¯ll have to figure out how to train.¡±

    Terrance didn¡¯t shower Chisana with praise. Although the idea was feasible, there were too many challenges ahead. Making Supersonic more useful than eyes was a major hurdle in itself. The evolution of a Pok¨¦mon is a leap to a higher form of life, and the emergence of eyes has its reasons. Chisana¡¯s goal of turning Zubat¡¯s instinctive Supersonic into a detector and reach a very skilled level where it can predict the course of battles and enemy actions. This is not something that can be achieved with just words.

    Even Beautifly¡¯s training took three years of hard work, including grueling training in sandstorms.

    ¡°I¡¯ll do my best!¡± Chisana said confidently.

    ¡°But you haven¡¯t finished yet, right? This approach may bring out the full advantages of Zubat after its final evolution, but what do you n to give up? What are the weaknesses you¡¯re talking about?¡±

    Terrance pressed further.

    Chisana thought for a moment and then said, ¡°Moves¡­¡± But he shook his head, realizing he hadn¡¯t figured it all out yet.

    ¡°I want to focus on Supersonic and give up moves that don¡¯t suit it, then train some that can work well with Supersonic in battle.¡±

    As Chisana shared his ideas, three potential move sets for Zubat immediately popped into Terrance¡¯s mind. But he didn¡¯t offer any suggestions to Chisana, as there were still many possibilities to explore. Chisana had already done an excellent job by thinking this far. As long as he wasn¡¯t hindered by ¡°resource-based¡± obstacles or couldn¡¯t handle the difficulty of training, there was still a chance of sess.

    At that moment, Terrance once again realized the benefit of having breeder knowledge. Not only did it help him quickly understand a Pok¨¦mon, but it also allowed him toe up with various training strategies. With Terrance¡¯s guidance, Chisana could now avoid many of the pitfalls that rookies face and grow quickly.

    ¡°Maybe in three years, Chisana could be a Top Coordinator too?¡± Terrance smiled at the thought.

    Having received Terrance¡¯s approval, Chisana¡¯s path became even clearer. He decided it was time to revisit the move and Pok¨¦mon data Terrance had given him to further refine his training concept. Excusing himself, he returned to his room.

    Terrance didn¡¯t go to bed early. His mind was upied with thoughts about the Gym.

    There were countless prerequisites for opening a Gym, and plenty of issues afterward such as venue and maintenance issues, battle rules, gym requirements and so on.

    Like Terrance is thinking now. Besides having its own unique style, a Gym needs to have a signature type, which is a requirement for every gym!

    For example, the Gym Leader in Rustboro City specialized in Rock-type, Dewford Town¡¯s Gym Leader specialized in Fighting-type, and Sootopolis City¡¯s Gym Leader specialized in Water-type. Every city¡¯s Gym is like this, so if Terrance wanted to establish his own Gym, he had to decide on a specific type.

    Terrance didn¡¯t dwell on this for too long, as he already had a clear idea.

    Bug-type!

    He would dere that his Gym is Bug-type Gym. The main issue was that the Pok¨¦mon on his team were too diverse, with no strong focus on any particr type. So, Bug-type was undoubtedly the best choice for Terrance.

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 Chapter 329: The Ultimate Battles in the Future

    The reason Terrance chose Bug-type was because he valued Bug-type Pok¨¦mon¡¯s growth potential!

    When ites to Pok¨¦mon like Caterpie and Wurmple, it¡¯s not an exaggeration to say they grow the fastest!

    With proper training, they can form a basic fighting force in as little as a week, even starting from scratch. With a month¡¯s training, they can develop impressive skills.

    The growth speed of Pok¨¦mon like Caterpie and Wurmple is quite rapid, but on the flip side, they tend to hit a bottleneck quickly, making further progress more challenging.

    But that doesn¡¯t matter! A Gym battle doesn¡¯t require the Gym Leader to go all out and use their strongest Pok¨¦mon. The primary purpose of a Gym is to screen for outstanding Trainers for the League Conference. It¡¯s an institution designed to test Trainers, and most of the challengers are rookies!

    If most of the opponents are rookie Trainers, what¡¯s the point of using overly strong Pok¨¦mon? You¡¯d still have to hold back, so why make it harder on yourself?

    Bug-type Pok¨¦mon, which can form a fighting force in a short time, are undoubtedly the best choice for Terrance. More importantly, Pok¨¦mon like Caterpie and Wurmple are incredibly easy and inexpensive to train. At the same time, the resources required to raise a Growlithe and a Caterpie arepletely disproportionate, so this is another advantage.

    Besides, for high-level battles, Terrance has Beautifly.

    To handle most strong challengers, Beautifly¡¯s presence in Farbor Gym is more than enough!More importantly, Terrance¡¯s four years of experience in raising Beautifly will be a huge asset that can elerate the development of Farbor Gym in the future. Even some of Beautifly¡¯s current skills can be replicated.

    Terrance became a Top Coordinator this year, and his signature Pok¨¦mon is Beautifly.

    In a way, that alone can serve as arge-scale promotion for the Gym.

    With the presence of a Top Coordinator¡¯s signature Pok¨¦mon, even many Coordinators may be tempted to challenge the Gym.

    Moreover, the core challenge Terrance ns to implement at his Gym will be about problem-solving!

    You could say it¡¯s also about coordination.

    If a rookie Traineres to challenge Terrance¡¯s Gym with the intention of relying solely on brute-force fighting style¡­ well, sorry, but they¡¯re probably not going to pass.

    In this way, it will give Pok¨¦mon like Butterfree, Beautifly, and Dustox more opportunities to shine.

    As long as they can understand Terrance¡¯s painstaking efforts and grasp what the Gym challenge is about, even if they don¡¯t pass on their first attempt, if the Gym Leader notices the Trainer¡¯s improvement, he may still allow them to pass. This is the true purpose of Gyms in today¡¯s society: they primarily serve to instill certain values in rookie Trainers, impart knowledge that helps them grow stronger, and function as a guiding institution.

    Terrance felt that this idea was pretty solid. After all, Wurmple was the mostmon Pok¨¦mon in Hoenn, and there were plenty of Caterpie as well. Capturing these two Pok¨¦mon species would be the easiest.

    That night, as Terrance mulled over his ns, he unconsciously drifted off to sleep.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    The next morning, Terrance made breakfast for everyone and, as usual, chatted with them.

    For the past few days, Terrance hadn¡¯t intentionally trained his Pok¨¦mon. After the conclusion of the Pok¨¦mon Contests, he had decided to give himself and his Pok¨¦mon a well-deserved break.

    However, before noon, Terrance received an unexpected call.

    ¡°Mr. Raoul Contesta?¡± Terrance answered his phone, a bit surprised.

    ¡°It¡¯s me,¡± the voice on the other side said.

    ¡°Good morning, Mr. Raoul Contesta. Is there something you need?¡± Terrance was initially confused but quickly thought of something.

    ¡°Congrattions! Your application has been approved. Within six months, a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall will be built in Farbor Town.¡±

    Sure enough!

    Terrance was shocked. He hadn¡¯t imagined it would happen so quickly. It had been less than a week, and he already had concrete news.

    Contest Committee really listened to his suggestion and decided to build a Contest Hall in Farbor Town!

    For Terrance, this was undoubtedly fantastic news.

    ¡°Thank you so much, Mr. Raoul Contesta,¡± Terrance said sincerely, expressing his heartfelt gratitude.

    Raoul Contesta replied, ¡°No need to thank me. Most of what you said was true. Farbor Town is indeed a great location. While it hasn¡¯t fully developed yet, it has the potential to be one of Hoenn¡¯s signature towns in a few years. What we¡¯re doing now is merely an early investment.¡±

    Terrance shook his head. ¡°I still have to thank you. Without your help, this might have been dyed for a long time.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s no problem. But that¡¯s not the main thing. I have a question for you. About your n to establish a Gym¡ªhave you seriously thought it through? How confident are you that it will seed?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m confident,¡± Terrance said decisively. He had already researched the exam criteria.

    Raoul Contesta was silent for a moment before he asked, ¡°Have you heard of the Wace Cup?¡±

    The Wace Cup?!

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a special Pok¨¦mon Contest named after the Contest Master, Wace. The Wace Cup is held in various locations around the world. The winner receives the Aqua Ribbon, which can be used in any region¡¯s Grand Festival. It¡¯s a newly introducedrge-scale Pok¨¦mon Contest second only to the Grand Festival, so it¡¯s a highly regardedpetition for Coordinators from all regions,¡± Terrance exined slowly.

    ¡°Good, since you know about it, it¡¯ll be easier to discuss. If you manage to establish your Gym sessfully, I have a proposal for a coboration. Would you be interested?¡±

    Coboration?

    Terrance was puzzled at first but then listened carefully to Mr. Raoul Contesta¡¯s exnation.

    ¡°After the Pok¨¦mon Contest reforms, it might take one year, or it might take two or three, but eventually, there will be a Grand Festival that pits Coordinators against Trainers. This will be arge-scalepetition where Coordinators will face off against traditional Trainers. This hasn¡¯t been made public yet. Would you be willing to attend the Grand Festival as a Coordinator?¡±

    A-A Grand Festival where Coordinatorspete against traditional Trainers?!

    Terrance was stunned. He could sense something was off. Although the words didn¡¯t seem overly confrontational, they carried a subtle but undeniable sense of rivalry, as if neither side was willing to back down¡­

    Is this an attempt to stir things up, to restore the reputation of Coordinators and Pok¨¦mon Contests?!

    ¡°I¡¯m probably overthinking it,¡± Terrance guessed. ¡°It¡¯s likely just a way to ensure that Coordinators receive the recognition they deserve. There are still too many traditional Trainers who look down on Coordinators. This Grand Festival is probably meant to address that!¡±

    Seeing that Terrance had been silent for a while, Raoul Contesta continued, ¡°There aren¡¯t many outstanding Coordinators. While Wace is one, the influence of a single person isn¡¯t enough. If more exceptional Coordinators step up, the likelihood of the Grand Festival¡¯s sess will increase significantly.¡±

    Terrance thought that as long as Wace was involved, unless an Elite Four-level Trainer appeared, it wouldn¡¯t be too difficult for Wace to sweep thepetition by himself. However, the Contest Committee didn¡¯t want Wace to be the sole representative of all Coordinators. That wouldn¡¯t be convincing enough. They need to invite more Coordinators.

    And one of their targets was the rising star, Terrance.

    ¡°As long as you can showcase the qualities of a Coordinator during the Grand Festival, the Contest Committee will offer corresponding benefits,¡± Raoul Contesta said.

    ¡°What are the conditions?¡± Terrance asked.

    ¡°Of course, it depends on your performance. You mentioned that your Gym will be sessfully established, right? How about this: just like the Wace Cup, the Gym¡¯s Badge could be epted in Hoenn¡¯s Grand Festival. What do you think?¡±

    Terrance couldn¡¯t stay calm. A Gym Badge that could be epted in Hoenn¡¯s Grand Festival? That would practically turn the Gym into a Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall!

    This wasn¡¯t just a simple promotion¡ªthis would make the Gym famous across all of Hoenn!

    Sure enough, the requirement Raoul Contesta mentioned was extremely harsh: ¡°The requirement is that, aside from Wace, you must be the most dazzling performer.¡±

    Terrance immediately calmed down. In other words, at some point in the future, they wanted him to be No.2 Coordinator among the participants.

    ¡°¡­¡± Terrance wasn¡¯t sure how difficult this would be. But if it were true, and the Gym Badge could serve as a Ribbon for the Grand Festival, the benefits for the Gym would be unimaginable.

    This wasn¡¯t just a coboration; it was pure temptation.

    Several people within the Contest Committee had high hopes for Terrance. While there were many Top Coordinators, Terrance was the youngest and had the greatest potential, showing signs of bing the next Wace. He was highly regarded by the upper ranks of the Contest Committee. Additionally, Terrance has a clean background, and if he can bridge the gap between Gyms and Pok¨¦mon Contests, it would be a bold and innovative move. No one knows how it will turn out, but the future is undoubtedly exciting.

    It might even create a second Wace!

    ¡°About two years¡­¡± Raoul Contesta said.

    Two years¡­ Terrance fell silent. If given two more years, how far could he grow?

    Can his value truly be recognized by the Contest Committee? Terrance understood that their interest in him wasrgely due to his age. It was his advantage, but as he got older, that advantage would gradually diminish. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t want to turn this down¡ªhe had no reason to refuse.

    This was really a win-win coboration.

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 Chapter 330: Entering Fallarbor Woods

    In about two years, maybe less or maybe more, there will be a Grand Festival between Coordinators and Trainers. As an invitee, Terrance was quite interested in the perks mentioned by the other party.

    Gyms also need to be run properly. If the management is poor, hardly anyone will visit, and eventually, the Gym could lose its qualification during the League¡¯s evaluation. Very few Gym Leaders focus solely on being Gym Trainers; most Gym Leaders have a side job¡ªor rather, a primary job¡ªthat often helps attract people to the Gym.

    ¡°If the future Farbor Gym¡¯s Badge could be recognized like a Ribbon, even if it only allowed participation in the Hoenn region¡¯s Grand Festival, it wouldn¡¯t be any less than the Wace Cup in some sense¡­ After all, the conditions to challenge a Gym are much simpler than entering the Wace Cup. Anyone can challenge a Gym whenever they want.¡±

    However, to receive such treatment, Terrance himself would need to be on par with Wace in terms of value. Everything depends on whether the benefits Terrance can bring to the Pok¨¦mon Contest areparable.

    A Gym with fully booked appointments every day would surely receive more resources from the Leaguepared to one that¡¯s practically deserted.

    This is why he believes it is necessary for him to participate in the Grand Festival.

    Terrance had also considered making the Gym¡¯s type Flying, since both Altaria and Beautifly are Flying-type Pok¨¦mon. However, Fortree Gym already had a significant reputation in Hoenn. Competing with an established Gym would surelye with its own challenges.

    A Gym of the same type, whether intended or not, would inevitably lead toparisons, which will inevitably lead to a lot of trouble.

    Terrance shook his head. Bug-type would be better as Hoenn didn¡¯t have a Bug-type focused Gym, so starting a Bug-type Gym in Farbor would be much easier.¡°Rina, what are you doing?¡±

    Terrance snapped back to reality and suddenly noticed Rina, propping her head on her hands, staring outside through the window.

    ¡°So boring,¡± Rina said with a bored expression. She sighed, ¡°Brother Terrance, let Beautiflye out and y with me.¡±

    ¡°With it around, I don¡¯t have to worry about running into any danger!¡±

    ¡°Not today,¡± Terrance rejected her.

    Counting the days, Beautifly had already been monopolized by Rina for three days, running around with her almost every day.

    Terrance sighed. He wondered if Rina¡¯s childhood dream of bing a police officer like Officer Jenny, someone who helps others, was even real.

    Maybe it had something to do with her early childhood experiences, but even though Terrance knew about her dream, he hadn¡¯t seen her put in any effort¡­

    It would be good enough if she doesn¡¯t cause trouble for others!

    ¡°No!¡± Rina turned her head away. ¡°I want to y with Beautifly.¡±

    ¡°This afternoon, Beautifly and I need to take care of some things,¡± Terrance said helplessly.

    ¡°Ah¡­ Then let Altaria y with me.¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­ Castform works too, or maybe Mismagius¡­ Anyway, as long as it¡¯s not that big dumb dog, any Pok¨¦mon is fine,¡± Rina nodded seriously, giving herself a mental thumbs-up for her cleverness.

    Arcanine looked too scary;st time, it almost crushed Brother Terrance!

    ¡°¡­¡­¡± Terrance.

    ¡°No, this afternoon you¡¯reing with me to do investigation in the forest,¡± Since she spent all her time ying, Terrance finally decided to give Rina something to do.

    ¡°Investigation?¡± Rina looked confused.

    ¡°To the forest up north,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Okay!¡± Rina said excitedly.

    ¡­..

    ¡­..

    After packing everything up, by the afternoon, Rina was already eagerly waiting outside Terrance¡¯s room. Terrance casually tossed a notebook and a pen to her and instructed, ¡°You¡¯ll be in charge of taking notes.¡±

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Looking at the notebook and pen, Rina nodded and softly asked, ¡°Take notes of what?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll tell you when the timees. For now, just stay close to me,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°Okay¡­ But Brother Terrance, it¡¯s alright if my handwriting is a bit messy, right?¡± Rina asked cautiously.

    Seeing Rina looking so unreliable, Terrance thought for a moment and said, ¡°As long as you can read it yourself and there aren¡¯t any spelling mistakes.¡±

    Rina hadn¡¯t received formal education in a basic school, and she had only learned to read thanks to some brief teachings from Grandma An and Terrance. But writing simple words and using them correctly shouldn¡¯t be a big problem for her.

    The forest north of Farbor Town, which Terrance preferred to call Farbor Woods, had been a favorite training spot for him and Beautifly in the past.

    Terrance was already familiar with the forest¡¯s outer area, and he also had a month¡¯s worth of experience from spending time with Swablu in the deeper parts of the woods. Now,ing back with Rina with a different mindset, he felt quite nostalgic.

    ¡°Mismagius, Beautifly, I¡¯ll leave the task of finding Wurmple to you two.¡±

    ¡°Mis~magius~¡±

    ¡°Bea~utifly~¡±

    The two Pok¨¦mon nodded. As soon as they entered the forest, they immediately flew away from Terrance and Rina¡¯s side.

    That¡¯s right. Upon entering Farbor Woods, Terrance wanted to survey the environment around Farbor Town to see if there were any suitable Bug-type Pok¨¦mon species.

    He also nned to observe the growth and potential of the Bug-type Pok¨¦mon near Farbor Town and see if there was a chance to capture one or two with decent potential as substitute Gym Pok¨¦mon.

    If the Gym was established and running normally, and the Gym Leader wasn¡¯t cking off, they would likely face many challenges every day. So, the number of Pok¨¦mon naturally couldn¡¯t be too small. Terrance had seen firsthand how Mr. Norman¡¯s Petalburg Gym was raising dozens of Normal-type Pok¨¦mon.

    Although a newly established Gym couldn¡¯tpare to Petalburg Gym in scale, it would be too shabby if Terrance only had his Beautifly in charge of it.

    Bug-type Pok¨¦mon grow quickly, but most of them have ordinary talents and are at the bottom of the food chain. Theirrge numbers and rapid breeding are among their few advantages. Finding a few outstanding Bug-type Pok¨¦mon among so many to serve as Gym Pok¨¦mon wouldn¡¯t be an easy task.

    So Terrance had no choice but to spend his free time surveying the nearby area, making sure to gather at least six basic Bug-type Pok¨¦mon before the Gym faced official evaluation from the League.

    ¡°Beautifly counts as one. ording to the League¡¯s regtions for Gyms, a newly established Gym must have at least six Pok¨¦mon of the corresponding type. Right now, I¡¯m far from that.¡±

    ¡°And the first batch of Pok¨¦mon can¡¯t be too mediocre. I¡¯ll need to invest effort into their training and potential. Otherwise, I¡¯ll only be making things harder for myself in the future¡­¡±

    ¡°Brother Terrance, there¡¯s a Wurmple over there!¡± Rina suddenly tugged at Terrance¡¯s sleeve, pointing at a red figure on a tree, who was munching on leaves.

    Wurmple, much like a caterpir, hadrge eyes and a body covered in sharp spines for defense against predators. Most Wurmple¡¯s main food is leaves, which indirectly indicated its low status on the food chain.

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 Chapter 331: Bug-type Notes

    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time to take notes,¡± Terrance instructed Rina as he nced at Wurmple.

    ¡°Wurmple can evolve into either branches, Silcoon-Beautifly or Cascoon-Dustox.¡±

    Rina hesitated before lifting her head. ¡°I know that¡­¡±

    ¡°Write it down anyway!¡± Terrance sighed, covering his face. His main goal was to teach Rina some knowledge about Bug-type Pok¨¦mon, or rather, to summarize a few things. Ultimately, he wanted to hand off the responsibility of managing the Gym to someone else¡­ because staying at the Gym all the time would drive him crazy.

    ¡°Alright, how do I write ¡®Cas¡¯?¡±

    ¡°¡­.¡±

    Terrance told her to jot things down in a way that she could understand, then calmly continued, ¡°Wurmple has two abilities, both of which stem from individual differences.¡±

    ¡°Shield Dust: Some Wurmple can easily secrete dust from their bodies. This Shield Dust has a ¡®protective effect¡¯ on Wurmple, and can counteract certain Ability or Status Condition effects.¡±

    ¡°Run Away: This ability is triggered by habit or personality. If Wurmple gets frightened, its strong will to escape makes it hard to stop.¡±¡°Got it?¡±

    ¡°Mhm, mhm.¡± Rina ced her notebook on a tree trunk and scribbled furiously.

    Looking at the Wurmple still munching on leaves, Terrance paused on introducing Wurmple¡¯s evolutions and instead began talking about its diet.

    ¡°Most Wurmple only know three moves: Tackle, String Shot, and Poison Sting. Their diet not only supports their growth but also ys a role in enhancing these moves.¡±

    These were basic Breeder concepts. If you wanted to raise a Pok¨¦mon well, you couldn¡¯t overlook such details. Terrance had never looked down on such knowledge; it had been incredibly helpful in training his own Wurmple.

    ¡°Tackle is closely rted to Wurmple¡¯s overall growth.¡±

    ¡°String Shot¡ªthe quality of the silk they produce depends on the food they consume. Wurmple that feed mostly on regr leaves produce poor quality silk that breaks easily and produce too many impurities when burned. However, if their diet is rich in protein, the silk bes tougher. If they frequently feed on tree sap, their silk bes stickier¡­¡±

    Terrance immediately listed the different development directions for various types of silk and finally concluded, ¡°In short, the initial direction is crucial for a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s training. In fact, to sessfully nurture a Pok¨¦mon, one must also invest effort into its diet.¡±

    Snap!

    Rina turned her head too quickly, giving Terrance an iprehensible, awestruck look.

    ¡°Whether it¡¯s fire resistance, water resistance, or conductivity, those are all properties of silk. Generally, it¡¯s sufficient to train only one property. Having multiple properties coexist can result in one being jack-of-all-trades, but master of none.¡±

    While he was raising Beautifly, he had focused on developing the silk¡¯s conductivity property to support the move ¡°Electroweb.¡±

    As for the main direction, it was, of course, to ensure the main quality of the silk, like its toughness.

    But in the Gym, Terrance could freely raise Pok¨¦mon with their own unique traits to face a variety of challengers.

    ¡°Wurmple produces very little venom, primarily derived from tree sap. The nutrients from leaves alone aren¡¯t enough to produce much poison. That¡¯s why they only use Poison Sting when defending themselves from enemies.¡±

    ¡°Newborn Wurmple can¡¯t eat tree sap. Only when the sharp spikes on their tails form and harden can they peel bark to ess the sap.¡±

    ¡°Brother Terrance, that Wurmple is leaving¡­¡± Rina suddenly said.

    Terrance nodded. It seemed the Wurmple had noticed them, because it immediately stopped eating and scurried up the tree trunk.

    ¡°Wurmple¡¯s feet have suction pads, so even on ss, they won¡¯t slip.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Rina.

    She shook her aching wrist, somewhat regrettinging out with Terrance.

    ¡°That Wurmple from earlier is an example of one with poor growth. In Hoenn, you can tell a Wurmple¡¯s growth condition by its color, though external factors can have a big influence, which I won¡¯t go into detail here. But for that Wurmple, you could tell from the length of the spikes on its tail and head. A well-developed Wurmple will have two evenly sized tail spikes, and the spike on its head should be about one-third the length of the red antenna on its head. If it¡¯s too short or too long, it can affect Wurmple¡¯s bnce. Those with poor bnce often can¡¯t escape predators and rarely make it to evolution.¡±

    ¡°Got that?¡±

    Uwaaah!! Brother Terrance, please spare me!!

    Rina was close to tears.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Just the knowledge about a single Wurmple could fill several pages. Before, she hadn¡¯t really grasped it, but now Rina finally understood how amazing Terrance truly was.

    ¡°So this is¡­ what it means to be a Breeder¡­¡± Following behind him, Rina was deeply impressed by Terrance¡¯s knowledge.

    She had always known that Terrance bing a Top Coordinator was impressive, but now it feltpletely justified.

    With this level of knowledge, if someone like Terrance couldn¡¯t seed, who could possibly be a Top Coordinator?!

    In fact, Terrance already had the skills of an Intermediate Breeder. He just missed the exam this year, and now he¡¯d have to wait until next year to retake it.

    But unfortunately, he was extremely busy at the moment and didn¡¯t have time to study, which left him feeling quite helpless.

    ¡°What if I could find my own path and be a Senior Breeder all in one go?!¡±

    Terrance was startled by his own thoughts. Senior Breeder¡¯s exam was different from the Junior or Intermediate one. It is applied for by the Breeder themselves and could be taken at any time. However, the exam focuses on the Breeder¡¯s specific expertise in a particr field.

    This could be in food, raising, habits, Ability research, or any other aspect. As long as a Breeder¡¯s understanding far surpassed that of an Intermediate Breeder in one field, and they had made unique innovations, they could be recognized as a Senior Breeder.

    ¡°With my Top Coordinator status and possibly bing a Gym Leader, the Intermediate Breeder title wouldn¡¯t be that important anymore¡ªjust a nice bonus,¡± Terrance mused silently.

    After all, knowledge was his own, and titles were just proof of that.

    ¡°But if I can showcase my expertise and advance to Senior Breeder the same year I be an Intermediate Breeder, it wouldn¡¯t just be a simple bonus¡ªit would be¡­¡±

    A truly stunning achievement.

    A Junior Breeder can be considered to have some research experience; an Intermediate Breeder is a seasoned expert in raising a Pok¨¦mon. But a Senior Breeder? That¡¯s an authority in a particr field, a specialist.

    As for a Top-level Breeder? That¡¯s a master, on par with the Elite Four in fame, or even better in certain fields¡ªat least when ites to making money.

    ¡°If I don¡¯t have the time, I should at least perfect my training concepts and forge my own path. If I can do that, I might be a Senior Breeder in one go¡­ Senior Breeder in the same year!¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    He then looked at his returning Mismagius and pulled Rina closer with a smile. ¡°Looks like Mismagius has found the Wurmple habitat. Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ve got more to teach you.¡±

    Rina was on the verge of tears.

    [Author: As for whether Beautifly can learn Electroweb, ording to the 52Pok¨¦ Wiki, it can be learned via ¡°Move Tutor¡±, so that¡¯s the standard used in this story.]

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 Chapter 332: Deciding to Leave

    Wurmple¡¯s habitat, Terrance and Rina hid behind a tree, quietly observing the lively little creatures in front of them.

    As Terrance exined things to Rina, he silently sighed, realizing that the overall development of these Wurmple wasn¡¯t very good. Raising them would be quite challenging.

    It was probably due to the environmental factors of Farbor Woods. From Terrance¡¯s perspective, the Wurmple here were at least a level below those in Petalburg Woods in terms of overall quality.

    In such an environment, it would undoubtedly be difficult to catch one or two ideal Wurmple.

    Terrance¡¯s Beautifly was also not in a very good condition during its Wurmple stage, but thanks to his meticulous care, it slowly made up for itter. However, this was a process that required a lot of effort. If a Pok¨¦mon and its Trainer don¡¯t share a special bond, most Trainers would naturally prefer to catch smarter and stronger Pok¨¦mon.

    At this moment, Rina was nearly in tears. She had onlye out with Terrance for a brief outing, yet she suddenly felt like she had be an expert on Wurmple!

    She even had the feeling that she could easily raise a Wurmple now, with a clear direction in mind.

    As the sky darkened, Terrance nced at the tired Rina and said, ¡°Let¡¯s head back.¡±

    Upon hearing that, Rina immediately perked up and cheered.¡°Finally, it¡¯s over¡­¡± Rina was speechless. Looking at the four whole pages of information she had written on Wurmple, she shivered. She will never be a Breeder in the future!

    Breeders are all monsters!

    In just half a day, with Beautifly and Mismagius constantly searching for the habitats of Bug-type Pok¨¦mons, Terrance had roughly figured out the basic situation of Farbor Woods.

    He hadpletely memorized the growth levels of the Bug-type Pok¨¦mon in Farbor Woods. While he did find a few that had grown well, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to capture them just yet.

    Terrance needed to visit more ces and makeparisons before choosing the best ones.

    Initially, he only has five slots to fill, and he wouldn¡¯t catch more than that.

    In the early stages of preparing for his Gym, Terrance nned to capture five Bug-type Pok¨¦mon. These five would be housed in the Gym, where their main task would be to battle challengers.

    ¡°Butterfree, Beedrill, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Venomoth¡­¡±

    Terrance¡¯s ideal goal was to raise five Pok¨¦mon from these six species. The first four have short training periods and grow quickly, while thest two will take a bit longer, but they still fit the criteria for a Bug-type Gym.

    Aside from those, he also considered other Pok¨¦mon that lived in this area.

    Scyther, Pinsir, Ariados, Heracross, Shuckle, Forretress, and Nincada were also options, but without a doubt, these would be harder to raise and capturepared to the others.

    Still, the most important thing was for Terrance to run into a Pok¨¦mon that felt right to him.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    On the second and third days¡­

    Terrance continued to explore around Farbor Town. From Farbor Woods to the northern mountains and grassy areas, he observed all the nearby Bug-type Pok¨¦mon.

    Wurmple were the most abundant, followed by a few Caterpie, Weedle, and Surskit.

    These were the only four types of Bug Pok¨¦mon he found, and aside from their evolved forms, Terrance didn¡¯t discover any other Bug Pok¨¦mon.

    After Rina¡¯s experience on the first day with Terrance in Farbor Woods, the next day, she refused to apany him to write any observation diary.

    Terrance didn¡¯t mind and instead dragged along Taiga, Chisana, and Myu¡­..

    However, it didn¡¯t take long before they too strongly resisted writing any observation notes. Listening was fine, but writing down so much information was just too tedious.

    Of all the kids, only Chisana stuck with Terrance until the end.

    Scarlet was studying Pok¨¦mon Referee knowledge on his own, trying to get a basic understanding of this profession before entering a referee training school, while Ayan had returned to work at the construction site, while Grandma An was in charge of watching over the Old Green House. Just like that, time slowly passed, and soon, it had already been half a month since Terrance returned to Farbor Town.

    One day, while Terrance was preparing breakfast, Myu was sitting groggily in her chair. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, ¡°Brother Terrance, are you going to leave again¡­?¡±

    Myu had been nearby when Terrance contacted the variouspanies, so she remembered that he had a meeting scheduled soon.

    In just a few days.

    Terrance replied with a wry smile: ¡°Yes¡­.My meeting with the Big Eater Catering ising up, and after that, I have appointments with Pok¨¦mon Watch, Pok¨¦ Ball Stickers and a few otherpanies. My schedule ispletely full.¡± [*I had tranted Big Eater aspetitive eating before. I¡¯m changing it now.]

    ¡°Ahh, you¡¯re leaving again?¡± Rina rubbed her sleepy eyes.

    Terrance had only been back for half a month.

    ¡°Can¡¯t be helped.¡± Terrance nced apologetically at Scarlet, Taiga, Chisana, Grandma An, and the others. ¡°I¡¯ll stay in touch regrly.¡±

    Though they knew Terrance would leave, they hadn¡¯t expected it to be so soon. But now, three years had passed, and the children had grown up quite a bit. They understood a lot more and didn¡¯t show too much sadness this time.

    Scarlet said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Terrance. I¡¯ll definitely pass the professional referee certification exam within three months!¡±

    The others also assured Terrance that he needn¡¯t worry.

    Terrance smiled. This farewell was much easier than the one three years ago. At least this time, he wasn¡¯t under as much pressure. Even with the Gym evaluation ahead, Terrance had a fair amount of confidence.

    Unlike three years ago when he had set out, Terrance, besides a head full of knowledge, only had Beautifly, who hadn¡¯t grown up yet, by his side. At that time, both of them were very cautious about everything they wanted to do.

    Now, he had Altaria, Mismagius, Arcanine, and Castform¡ªfour reliable partners by his side. With them, Terrance felt much more confident of facing any challenges ahead.

    During the half-month, Terrance had been quite active in Farbor Town. The townspeople knew he had returned, bearing the honor of Top Coordinator.

    Though most people didn¡¯t really understand what that title meant, appearing on TV and stepping onto the award podium with such a grand spectacle made many people look at the boy from Old Green House in a new light.

    ¡°He¡¯s really grown up!¡±

    ¡°The kid from the Old Green House isn¡¯t bad at all¡­¡±

    One family even used Terrance as an example to teach their children.

    ¡°Ayan is still at the construction site due to Machop. Taiga is taking care of the fruit orchard at the Old Green House. Scarlet is about to take his professional referee exam, while Chisana is continuing his Coordinator training, hoping to make a name for himself. Rina and Myu, those two are the most troublesome, but luckily, there¡¯s still plenty of time.¡± Terrance had a feeling that, although this visit hadn¡¯t drastically changed the current state of the Old Green House, by the time he returned next time, not only would the Old Green House but also all of Farbor Town would have undergone significant changes.

    ¡°Now I have a clear understanding of the growth conditions of the Bug-type Pok¨¦mon near Farbor Town. When the Gym is established, there¡¯s no need to worry too much about suitable Pok¨¦mon watching over it. There are some among them with excellent growth potential.¡±

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 Chapter 333: Gallade

    Terrance spent two more days at the Old Green House, and the next day, he set off.

    After saying goodbye to everyone at the Old Green House, Terrance headed to his first destination, a face-to-face meeting at the headquarters of Big Eater Catering to discuss specific endorsement details and sign the contract.

    The first meeting went smoothly, taking Terrance a week in total.

    Right after that, Terrance went to the Hoenn Headquarters of Pok¨¦mon Watch, Pok¨¦ Ball Stickers, and Pok¨¦mon Figurines for further negotiations.

    In addition, Terrance also became the spokesperson for a new shirt from the leading clothingpany in Hoenn.

    After visiting these fivepanies, Terrance had traveled across nearly half of Hoenn, and it took him two months in total, leaving him utterly exhausted.

    At first, when Terrance entered his first business coboration, he felt somewhat reserved and ufortable. But by the time he reached the fifthpany, his mindset hadpletely adjusted. He could now have impromptu conversation with a group of strangers for half a day, which can be considered a great training for him.

    However, Terrance knew that this wasn¡¯t his main focus. Compared to these, he much preferred spending time with Pok¨¦mon.

    Whether it was as a Coordinator, Breeder, or Trainer, these roles brought Terrance a joy that these things couldn¡¯t offer.Even though, during these two months, his savings exceeded everything he had before, making him feel like he had be ¡°new money,¡± Terrance never forgot what had truly brought him all of this sess.

    Walking out of the headquarters of thestpany, he smiled and bid farewell to the staff who hade to see him off. Terrance then took a deep breath.

    Finally, it was time to return to his real work.

    ¡°It¡¯s time to head back to Sinnoh¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s been over a year since I left Crown Academy, hasn¡¯t it?¡±

    Terrance chuckled to himself. It was likely that many of his teachers and ssmates had already forgotten about him, considering he didn¡¯t have much of a presence at the academy aside from a few interactions with specific teachers and students.

    ¡°This is Lilycove City, which means I can easily book a S.S. Ticket to Sinnoh.¡±

    ¡°But it¡¯s alreadyte today; it wouldn¡¯t be toote to set off tomorrow.¡±

    Back at his hotel, Terrance neatly arranged his five Pok¨¦ Balls, feeling a tinge of guilt.

    Over the past two months, he felt he had somewhat neglected his Pok¨¦mon. Most of his time was spent socializing, leaving little time to bond with his Pok¨¦mon, let alone train them.

    The tasks he left for his Pok¨¦mon were mostly ¡°mental¡± exercises. He wasn¡¯t sure if he had been a bit irresponsible in doing so.

    ¡°But, it¡¯s fine, it was just two months¡­ we will be working hard together for a while from now on.¡±

    With the experience he gained from visiting variouspanies in Hoenn and the benefits that came with it, Terrance was confident he could now provide an even better growth environment for his Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    When leaving Hoenn for Sinnoh, crossing the sea was inevitable. He had the choice between a ship or a ne, but since Lilycove City didn¡¯t have an airport and was full of cruise ships, and he wasn¡¯t in a hurry, he casually chose a cruise which provided a discount.

    This cruise often invited many prominent figures from society. As long as you could prove your identity, whether you are a famous entrepreneur or an outstanding youngster, you could enjoy certain discounts.

    Terrance chose this cruise, of course, because it was run by apany he had already worked with. He still had long-term discount coupons, and the cruise¡¯s main goal was to connect with talented people from different fields, with profits being a secondary concern.

    Terrance also noticed something interesting: the cruise offered discounts to rookie Trainers who had debuted for less than a year, significantly reducing the price of an S.S. Ticket.

    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡±

    It wasn¡¯t until after a banquet, when a small-scale Cruise Contest Battle was held, that Terrance understood the reasoning behind allowing rookie Trainers on board.

    A slight smirk appeared on Terrance¡¯s face as he observed something amusing. The contestants, who clearly had some sort of privileged background, regardless of their age or gender, often ended up facing rookie Trainers who looked a bit reckless. Despite some wins and losses, the wealthy young women and businessmen seemed to be having the time of their lives.

    Even though they weren¡¯t professional Trainers, Pok¨¦mon battles had be a global trend¡ª the number one sport!

    Naturally, Pok¨¦mon battles were a staple at all kinds of events. If these well-off, non-professional Trainers were to face off against professional Trainers, it would undoubtedly lose a lot of fun. If one side loses too badly, wouldn¡¯t it be very embarrassing for them?

    Thus, rookie Trainers became ¡°free sparring partners,¡± meant to give these upper-ss individuals a more enjoyable traveling experience.

    ¡°Ah, so that¡¯s what¡¯s going on¡­¡± Terrance sighed inwardly. He had been wondering why rookie Trainers were given special benefits, but after witnessing this Contest Battle, he was speechless.

    ¡°Maybe I¡¯m being too cynical¡­.¡± Terrance shook off the thought quickly. After all, there were also battles between non-rookie Trainers. Compared to that, he cared more about the cruise¡¯s route.

    ¡°Up ahead is Crystal Ind, right? ording to the map, it¡¯s the dividing point between the Hoenn and Sinnoh Region.¡±

    Unconsciously, as the cruise sailed on, Terrance found himself getting closer to Sinnoh.

    Leaning against the railing, Terrance let out a long sigh. He wasn¡¯t sure when it started, but after boarding a ship, enjoying the ocean breeze at noon had be a habit of his.

    ¡°Gall~~ade!!!¡±

    Squinting his eyes and basking in the sea breeze, Terrance awaited the moment they would pass by Crystal Ind.

    However, a familiar cry caught his attention, causing him to nce over to the other side of the deck.

    ¡°Gade¡­¡±

    He murmured to himself as he looked over with interest. The Gade¡¯s owner appeared to be a rookie Trainer, dressed in shorts and a t-shirt, which made him stand out among the rest of the cruise¡¯s passengers.

    At this moment, the rookie Trainer¡¯s Gade was intently swinging its arms, seemingly teaching another of the Trainer¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, a Meditite.

    With Gade giving stern corrections, Meditite nervously moved its body, repeatedly performing the fighting moves, but there were still too many ws. Gade kept correcting and guiding it, over and over.

    The young Trainer in shorts was standing nearby, cheering on Meditite. But eventually, Meditite couldn¡¯t take it anymore and expressed its frustration.

    The Trainer seemed surprised but didn¡¯t know how to handle the situation. He started to get flustered, looking around nervously. It was then that he spotted Terrance standing not too far away. His eyes lit up as if he had just seen someone incredibly important, and he excitedly ran over.

    ¡°Excuse me, are you Mr. Terrance, the Top Coordinator Terrance?¡± the young Trainer eximed with excitement.

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 Chapter 334: Returning to Crown Academy

    ¡°Is it someone who knows me?¡±

    Seeing the Trainer in shorts enthusiasticallying over to greet him, Terrance nodded.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m Terrance.¡±

    Upon seeing Terrance, the boy immediately calmed down, realizing hispse inposure, and apologized, ¡°I watched the broadcast of the Grand Festival. I really liked Beautifly¡¯s final battle.¡±

    I see¡­ Terrance smiled in response. It seemed that he had gained a little fame now.

    Although being a Top Coordinator wasn¡¯t a big deal, it had only been less than three months since the Grand Festival ended, so it was natural that people who had watched it remembered him somewhat.

    The boy, who happened to bump into Terrance, was surprised himself, but he had only approached to confirm. He wasn¡¯t particrly interested in Pok¨¦mon Contests, so the two didn¡¯t talk much. However, Terrance did learn the boy¡¯s name: it was Kota.

    In the end, Kota suddenly realized he was still in the middle of training his Pok¨¦mon, apologized, and then returned to where his Gade and Meditite were.

    ¡°Definitely a rookie Trainer¡­¡± During the conversation, Terrance had noticed the Pok¨¦dex on Kota¡¯s waist. It seemed to be thetest version from Hoenn, and from his demeanor and age, Terrance concluded as much.Apart from exchanging a few pleasantries, they didn¡¯t talk much. The only thing that caught Terrance¡¯s attention was that Gade, which reminded him of his own Gade that had evolved from Ralts, along with a promise they had made.

    Before leaving Kanto, Terrance had sent his Gade, still a Kirlia at the time, away with the promise that they would have a battle when he returned to Crown Academy, to assess its growth.

    Terrance hadn¡¯t forgotten that promise. From the information he has received, besides Teleport, Gade should have now learned sh move.

    Although sh was just a basic Normal-type move, it was undoubtedly a huge leap for Gade.

    Seeing Kota¡¯s Gade brought back memories of his promise with Gade.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to return to the academy soon¡­ I wonder just how much it¡¯s grown by now,¡± Terrance thought, excitement welling up within him. He had witnessed Gade¡¯s growth every step of the way.

    From Ralts that could only use Teleport, struggling to evolve even with the help of countless experts and professors, to its evolution via Sabrina¡¯s psychic power, and then evolving again with a Dawn Stone into Gade¡ªits growth trajectory had beenrgely shaped by Terrance himself.

    Remembering the little guy who practiced the Teleport move day after day without developing anybat skills, Terrance¡¯s desire for a battle grew even stronger.

    Just then, a vast ind came into view, faintly emerging in Terrance¡¯s sight. It was Crystal Ind, thendmark at the border between Hoenn and Sinnoh.

    It wouldn¡¯t be long before they arrived on the Sinnoh Region¡¯s maind.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    Canve City.

    Full of distinct, exotic charm, this port city was built along the canals.

    Inside the Pok¨¦mon Center, a travel-worn boy handed five Pok¨¦ Balls to Nurse Joy, then sat down on a sofa in the lobby to rest.

    That boy was none other than Terrance.

    After seeing Crystal Ind, it hadn¡¯t taken long for the cruise ship to reach the port of Canve City.

    After arriving at the destination, the passengers disembarked from the ship. Terrance immediately rushed to the Pok¨¦mon Center. After all, he had been training his Pok¨¦mon onboard, and before returning to the academy, both he and his Pok¨¦mon needed to recover.

    ¡°Hello, your Pok¨¦mon have fully recovered.¡±

    After resting for a while, Nurse Joy called out to Terrance, and he promptly took his Pok¨¦ Balls, expressing his thanks as well.

    ¡°Thank you, Nurse Joy.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble at all; it¡¯s what I¡¯m here for,¡± Nurse Joy replied with a smile.

    It was still early, and Terrance nned to depart today, hoping to reach Crown Academy as soon as possible. There wasn¡¯t much in Canve City to make him linger¡ªneither the Sinnoh¡¯srgest library, the Canve Library, nor the Steel-type Gym piqued his interest.

    Terrance hitched a ride in a private car headed in the same direction, carpooling with two other Trainers who were also traveling towards Mt. Cor. As Terrance saw it, it was a cheap, practical, andfortable option.

    There was actually a faster way¡ªriding on Altaria. But after just getting off the cruise ship, Terrance didn¡¯t feel like flying through the skies for several hours.

    Flying at high speeds with the wind whipping against your body was ufortable, and flying at slower speeds would defeat the purpose of riding Altaria in the first ce. So, with a long sigh, Terrance opted for carpooling instead.

    Although he wasn¡¯t short on money these days, after considering it slightly, Terrance decided not to splurge. He couldn¡¯t help but praise himself for being so frugal.

    ¡°Hey, everyone! We¡¯re almost there!¡±

    The ride had been bumpy, and the closer they got to Mt. Cor, the fewer t roads there were. But the performance of the cars in this world was quite impressive.

    None of the passengers felt ufortable¡ªin fact, the ride was so smooth they all dozed off without realizing it, Terrance included.

    Though there was snow outside and the weather looked harsh, the car was warm thanks to the heater. Driving for several hours in such an environment made Terrance drowsy.

    ¡°I¡¯m almost there,¡± Terrance muttered, looking out the window as they neared the outskirts of Mt. Cor.

    The two Trainers who were traveling with him also woke up, yawning and staring groggily out the window.

    After another ten minutes, the driver stopped at a fork in the road. They had arrived.The three of them each gave the driver a certain amount of ¡°fare.¡± Terrance then looked towards Mt. Cor and took out his phone.

    ¡°Hey, Akon? I¡¯ll be at the academy in about two hours. Have you cleaned my dorm room?¡±

    ¡°What?! It hasn¡¯t been cleaned in six months? Where am I supposed to sleep? Hurry and help me out, I¡¯d really appreciate it.¡±

    Terrance sighed and shook his head before setting off alone into Mt. Cor.

    Mt. Cor was considered one of the most dangerous Lost Zones in Sinnoh, with the level of danger increasing the deeper you ventured into it.

    The scenery around Mt. Cor was stunning, with beautiful snowyndscapes and unique sights not found anywhere else. Despite its beauty, it hadn¡¯t been designated as a tourist area. Even Crown Academy wasn¡¯t located deep within the mountain range, but rather on the outskirts. That alone hinted at the unknown dangers lurking within.

    Terrance called out to Mismagius, who had been quietly following him. Together, they began heading towards the academy.

    As for encountering any danger, it¡¯s basically impossible on the outskirts. Pok¨¦mon typically had strong territorial instincts and rarely ventured into areas frequented by humans. Besides, Terrance had managed to escape from Regirock at least twice, so he has gained quite a bit of ¡°expertise¡± in running away and isn¡¯t worried about such things anymore.

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 Chapter 335: Postponing graduation

    ¡°Finally here.¡±

    After crossing aplex mountain range and seeing the massive walls, Terrance squinted and adjusted his cor.

    ¡°That wasn¡¯t easy.¡±

    Entering Mt. Cor from the direction of Canve City, if not for Altaria flying up a few times to scout the path, Terrance might not have found the correct route so quickly.

    It was already dark when he reached the academy¡¯s entrance, where a Pok¨¦mon stopped him.

    ¡°Staraptor, huh?¡± Terrance greeted it, saying, ¡°Do you still remember me?¡±

    This Staraptor belonged to the academy and was responsible for patrolling the outskirts. It had met Terrance before.

    After taking a closer look at him, Staraptor seemed to recognize Terrance and nodded, granting him permission to enter.

    Once inside, Terrance passed by a small building that functioned as a reception office. To his surprise, the person on duty was someone familiar. Noticing the puzzled look on the other¡¯s face, Terrance greeted with a wave, marking the second greeting he had exchanged since entering the academy.¡°Teacher Issac? Long time no see¡­¡±

    Terrance smiled warmly. The man before him was none other than Issac, one of the academy¡¯s teachers and father of Candice, the current Gym Leader of Snowpoint Gym.

    ¡°Are you¡­ Terrance?!¡±

    Teacher Issac rubbed his eyes in disbelief as he recognized the person standing in front of him before bursting into a tirade, ¡°Are you still a student? You¡¯ve been on leave for more than a year!¡±

    ¡°Well¡­¡± Terrance replied, ¡°It was all unexpected, Teacher Issac.¡±

    With a sigh, Issac said, ¡°So, it¡¯s you, kid. I thought you were one of the new students arriving this year.¡±

    ¡°Oh? Is it that time of year again?¡± Terrance asked, intrigued.

    ¡°This year, we¡¯ve got even fewer students¡ªonly three. Not even enough to fill a ss,¡± Issac shook his head. ¡°Looks like we¡¯ll have to do some reforms.¡±

    ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Terrance nodded. Before he had left, the number of students enrolling into the academy had already been decreasing each year. Now, they couldn¡¯t even form a full ss, signaling that they really have to go through reforms.

    ¡°Alright, you should go on in.¡± Issac waved his hand. ¡°Oh, ande see me tomorrow. I want to check if you¡¯ve neglected your training during your year off.¡±

    Terrance grinned. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely surprise you.¡±

    ¡­

    ¡­

    ck, ck, ck.

    When Terrance arrived at the dormitory building, it was alreadyte, so he only contacted Akon to get the key and didn¡¯t visit anyone else.

    The room had already been tidied up by Akon. Terrance was tired from the long day. Although he had slept in the car for a while, he still hadn¡¯t rested enough. Not long after lying down, he drifted off to sleep.

    The next day, Terrance was woken up by Akon. After a quick wash, his first stop was to visit Teacher Forrest.

    Teacher Forrest was Terrance¡¯s homeroom teacher for the Breeder ss, responsible for overseeing his graduation. To apply for graduation, Terrance had to get the application form from him.

    The requirement for graduating from the Breeder ss was obtaining the Junior Breeder license, which Terrance had already met when he first enrolled. So, it was just a formality.

    ¡°You¡¯re applying for graduation?¡±

    Upon finding Teacher Forrest, Terrance was immediately scolded for not yet obtaining the Intermediate Breeder license. After that, Forrest fell into deep thought over Terrance¡¯s request.

    ¡°Technically, you¡¯ve been at Crown Academy for over three years now. Applying for graduation at this point is understandable, but since you¡¯ve been away for over a year, even if your Breeder skills haven¡¯t improved, I assume you¡¯ve captured some new Pok¨¦mon?¡± Forrest asked.

    ¡°New Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± Terrance scratched his head. Aside from Castform, not really.

    ¡°What I mean is, you¡¯ve definitely improved as a Trainer, right? After all, you were trained by that bas*ard Julian for quite some time, so you couldn¡¯t have cked off in that department, could you?¡±

    ¡°Yeah.¡± Terrance nodded, feeling confident about the growth of his Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°That¡¯s good then! In that case, why not go test your strength in one of the academy¡¯s trial grounds before applying for graduation? I remember you used to frequently go to the trial grounds of Trainer and Coordinator ss and rack up credits¡­¡± As Forrest finished speaking, Terrance¡¯s eyes widened.

    Of course! Old people are really wiser¡ªwhy hadn¡¯t he thought of this sooner? He could totally earn some extra rewards before graduating!

    Over the past year:

    Beautifly reached the pinnacle of the Pok¨¦mon Contest.

    Swablu evolved into Altaria, and fought against veteran Gym Leaders, Legendary Pok¨¦mon, Steven, and dominated the Hoenn¡¯s Battle Tower.

    Misdreavus evolved perfectly into Mismagius with a Dusk Stone after absorbing dual energies in Lavender Town, creating a new illusion skill, and mastering Lucky Chant, resulting in a massive power boost.

    Growlithe, using a high-purity Fire Stone and aided by Bloody Wing, activated Outrage, and with the Macho Brace, it perfected Extreme Speed and re Blitz moves, greatly enhancing its physique.

    As for the newly caught Castform, it fused with the energy of rare Dragonair¡¯s Dragon Orb, and while holding Mystic Water and Damp Rock, pushed its Rainy Day ability to unimaginable levels. It could even suppress Legendary Pok¨¦mon Regirock¡¯s Sandstorm move in the desert¡ªa truly miraculous feat.

    In one year, Terrance¡¯s strength had grown significantly.

    It was important to note that Terrance¡¯s previous trial records at the academy were set when most of his Pok¨¦mon ¡°hadn¡¯t even evolved¡±.

    Forrest had no idea what kind of impact his reminder would have on the trial grounds of Crown Academy. Seeing Terrance suddenly burst into a silly grin, Forrest was momentarily confused.

    ¡°Oh, by the way, that Ralts¡­ no, I should say Gade, is currently guarding the Tower of Despair.¡±

    ¡°I already heard about that,¡± Terrance said, unsure of how to feel; he had already heard it from Akon yesterday.

    Upon hearing that Terrance was returning, Gade had voluntarily challenged the academy¡¯s trial ground, the Tower of Despair.

    Gade now belonged to the academy. Since its strength met the standard, it is allowed to guard the Tower of Despair.

    Speaking of the Tower of Despair, it was considered the academy¡¯s most difficult trial ground. In theory, it had one hundred floors, with each floor guarded by a Pok¨¦mon¡ªsome from students, some from teachers, and others from the academy itself. These were among the strongest and most prestigious one hundred Pok¨¦mon. [TN: I previously used level, will be using floor from now on.]

    However, this number was more of a symbolic figure, as there weren¡¯t actually that many Pok¨¦mon guarding the tower.

    A year ago, Terrance only had Beautifly, a single Pok¨¦mon, who could barely challenge the Tower of Despair with its ¡°technique¡±.

    Unless you were a student in the Graduation ss, it was best not to even think about challenging that ce. Otherwise, it would just be a waste of time and a hit to your confidence. The tower was designed as a trial for the most exceptionally talented students.

    The Tower of Despair was also the trial ground that Terrance had explored the least. Just like its name, for most students, challenging the tower could only be described as despairing.

    ¡°No one would have thought that the Gade, who could only use Teleport, would sessfully challenge the Tower of Despair with just sh move¡­¡± Forrest shook his head.

    ¡°I¡¯ve made up my mind. I¡¯ll apply for graduation in half a month,¡± Terrance said after some thought. ¡°Thank you for the reminder.¡±

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 Chapter 336: Meeting Gallade Again

    Crown Academy, on the way to the Tower of Despair.

    Terrance followed behind a man whose leg was clearly injured, walking with the assistance of a Gardevoir¡¯s psychic power.

    ¡°Gade challenged the Tower of Despair just two days ago and is currently stationed on the second floor.¡±

    Second floor, huh¡­

    Hearing Teacher Julian¡¯s words, Terrance felt that this wasn¡¯t Gade¡¯s full strength.

    After all, Gade made the decision after hearing about his return to the academy. It was understandable that it hadn¡¯t had enough time to challenge the tower.

    The second floor, while merely a starting point in the Tower of Despair, also signified that Gade could be one of the main forces in most of the academy graduates¡¯ Pok¨¦mon teams.

    The Tower of Despair was fiercelypetitive, and it was rare for any single Pok¨¦mon to hold its position on a particr floor for too long.

    ¡°It¡¯s still quite remarkable¡­¡± Terrance exhaled deeply. By this point, Gade must be quite pleased with itself as well.¡°You¡¯re eager to know Gade¡¯s full strength now, aren¡¯t you?¡± Teacher Julian asked.

    ¡°I made a promise with it. Altaria and Gade still have a battle to fight.¡±

    Teacher Julian¡¯s unchanging expression broke into a smile: ¡°No one knows its full strength right now. It seems even it has never fully shown its capabilities.¡±

    ¡°By the way, before your battle, I have a task for you.¡±

    ¡°A task?¡± Terrance was confused as he caught the Pok¨¦ Ball that Teacher Julian tossed over. Wasn¡¯t this Gade¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball?

    ¡°There¡¯s a new student who will be undergoing an assessmentter, and based on the battle results, we¡¯ll ce him in one of the other sses. As you know, it¡¯s been difficult to gather enough new students in recent years to form a full ss.¡±

    ¡°You want me to conduct the assessment for a new student? Isn¡¯t that your job, Teacher?¡±

    Teacher Julian didn¡¯t answer, leaving Terrance speechless. Holding Gade¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball, he asked, ¡°Wait, are you asking me to use Gade for the assessment?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. By having you control Gade, it¡¯ll count as an official academy assessment rather than a private duel between students,¡± Teacher Julian nodded, finding the idea quite reasonable. ¡°Besides, Gade has really missed you. Wouldn¡¯t it be better to understand its current condition before your battle?¡±

    Terrance fell silent.

    They arrived at the Tower of Despair, and Teacher Julian registered Terrance to the teacher on duty. Then, they entered a passageway together and walked into the second room.

    The Tower of Despair has a total of 10 floors, with each floor containing 10 rooms. The room numbers correspond to the floor number, making the total count 100.

    Since students rarely challenge the Tower of Despair, aside from the Pok¨¦mons that officially belonged to the academy, the Pok¨¦mon guarding the floors didn¡¯t stay there long-term. When a challenger registers, the teacher on duty would notify the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s owner to assist with the challenge.

    Click!

    As the door swung open, Terrance immediately felt a fierce and powerful aura lock onto him.

    Its body was slender, showcasing a blend of green upper body and white lower body. Coupled with a head resembling a diator¡¯s helmet, it projected an air of refinement.

    At this moment, the retractable des at Gade¡¯s elbow were frozen mid-swing, as if it had been practicing its sword strikes.

    Upon noticing someone enter, Gade immediately steadied itself with its powerful legs, stopping its movements. With the grace of a swordmaster, it retracted its des and looked toward the two of them.

    ¡°Long time no see.¡±

    Seeing Gade in such high spirits, Terrance couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly. It seemed Gade had been living quitefortably.

    ¡°Gall~ade!¡±

    Upon seeing him, Gade didn¡¯t express the excitement Terrance had imagined. Instead, it cried out calmly.

    ¡°As expected, evolution really changes a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s personality. Just like Misdreavus, which became calm and reliable after evolving.¡±

    Gade¡¯s reaction upon reuniting with Terrance caught Teacher Julian by surprise.

    ¡°Are you ready for a battle?¡± Terrance asked with a smile. How could he not read Gade¡¯s current mood? Although Gade was doing a great job hiding it, its eyes betrayed its eagerness to show off.

    ¡°Before that, Gade, how about fighting alongside Terrance once?¡± Teacher Julian asked.

    ¡°Gall~ade!?¡± Gade looked puzzled.

    ¡°The battle can wait. You¡¯ll have plenty of chances to fight afterward. For now, we need you to assess a new student. Terrance will be the one giving youmands,¡± Julian exined.

    Gade thought for a moment before nodding, agreeing to the request.

    It looked at Terrance. Now that he was back, whether it was a battle with Altaria or any other Pok¨¦mon, Gade just wanted to show how much it had grown.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡±

    Terrance held Gade¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball in his hand. Gade¡¯s eyes flickered for a moment, and with a soft ¡°whoosh,¡± it vanished into thin air. In less than a tenth of a second, Gade reappeared in front of Terrance with a gust of wind, lightly tapping the Pok¨¦ Ball with its elbow.

    In a sh of red light, Gade returned to the Pok¨¦ Ball.

    ¡°Your Teleport has improved again¡­¡±

    Masterful, superb, exquisite, ingenious, and skillful¡­

    Terrance didn¡¯t even know how to describe Gade¡¯s Teleport anymore.

    From the moment it was born, Teleport was the only move it could use. Instead of abandoning it, Gade made it the sole focus of its training. Day after day, year after year, for at least four years, Gade had been practicing this move. That level of dedication isn¡¯t something that could be exined with mere words.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Teacher Julian shook his head. Even the Gardevoir that had been with him for many years couldn¡¯tpare to Gade¡¯s mastery of Teleport.

    Hardship doesn¡¯t only make a person stronger; it can also forge a powerful Pok¨¦mon.

    In both strength and spirit.

    ¡°Where¡¯s the new student from?¡± Terrance sighed, resigned to the task Julian had handed off to him.

    ¡°There are three in total. This one is from Hoenn.¡±

    ¡°Hoenn, huh¡­¡± Terrance nodded. ¡°Leave it to Gade and me. I get to see its growth before our battle, so I¡¯m getting a bit of an advantage, I suppose.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate it. As I said before, it still hasn¡¯t shown its full strength.¡±

    It was the second time Teacher Julian said that. Terrance was curious now¡ªjust how much had Gade grown?

    He was about to find out.

    In the battle area, Teacher Issac led a boy in shorts, instructing him, ¡°Your assessment will be conducted by Teacher Julian. His skills rank among the best among the teachers of the Battle ss, and he¡¯s also a former member of the International Police. Do your best. Earning his approval will greatly benefit your academic career.¡±

    The boy nodded seriously. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡±

    If Terrance was here, he would have recognized the boy immediately. It was Kota, the rookie Trainer he had encountered on the cruise ship, the one who had a Gade and a Meditite.

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 Chapter 337: Magical Device â€“ PokÃ©dex

    ¡°Teacher Julian, you¡¯re here¡­ uh, Terrance, why are you here too?¡± Issac said, surprised as his gaze unconsciously wandered to Terrance after noticing Teacher Julian¡¯s arrival.

    ¡°Mr. Terrance¡ª¡± There was someone else who was even more surprised. Kota stared at Terrance in confusion.

    ¡°Hey, it¡¯s you,¡± Terrance replied.

    ¡°What? Do you two know each other?¡± Issac asked.

    ¡°I met Mr. Terrance briefly on the cruise I was on,¡± Kota quickly exined. ¡°Wait¡­ Mr. Terrance, are you also a student here?¡±

    Top Coordinator Terrance, also a student at Crown Academy? Kota suddenly became excited.

    ¡°No need to be so formal, just call me Terrance,¡± Terrance smiled. He was just a Top Coordinator; it wasn¡¯t fitting for someone his own age to address him like this. He could let it slide when they were unfamiliar with each other, but now that they were about to be ssmates, it felt awkward to continue like this.

    ¡°Okay, but I have a lot to learn from you, Senior Terrance. I hope you¡¯ll guide me.¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­ such a polite kid,¡± Terrance thought to himself, recalling what Teacher Julian had instructed him to do: assess the Trainer¡¯s basic qualities based on their battle performance. Although the battle hadn¡¯t begun yet, Terrance already knew that the boy in front of him was aplete rookie.It was an easy judgment. Back on the cruise, Terrance had noticed something but didn¡¯t mention it since they weren¡¯t acquainted then.

    Kota had used the wrong method while having Gade train Meditite. Such a basic mistake was something no Trainer should make. Even a slightly more serious rookie Trainer wouldn¡¯t make this mistake.

    Terrance had observed Kota¡¯s training for a while. He was trying to strengthen Meditite by ¡°tempering its body,¡± which was an ineffective and inefficient method.

    ¡°Alright, Teacher Julian, can we start the assessment now?¡± Issac asked, not dwelling too much on how Terrance and Kota knew each other and urging Teacher Julian to proceed.

    ¡°No,¡± Teacher Julian shook his head. If he were to conduct the assessment, he¡¯d have to write a report on the new student¡¯s battle performance, analyze which ss would be suitable, and document the ws exposed during the battle. In short, it was a lot of hassle.

    So, Terrance showing up at this moment was perfect¡ªhe could toss this difficult task to him. Julian had taught Terrance for over a year and trusted his abilities.

    ¡°If you¡¯re not going to assess him, then you want me to do it!?¡± Issac nearly shouted.

    ¡°No, no,¡± Teacher Julian shook his head and looked at Terrance, who had a helpless expression on his face, and said: ¡°Why do you think I brought him here? As for the report or whatever, just ask him to write it.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡­¡± Terrance.

    Issac was silent for a moment, remembering Terrance¡¯s skills and his identity as a Breeder and waved his hand, ¡°Fine, it¡¯s your task, and whatever happens, I¡¯m not responsible.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡± Kota¡¯s eyes widened. What was going on?

    Why did this feel so casual?

    Saying something like that in front of me¡ªwas that really okay?!

    ¡°Well, Kota, right? Your entrance assessment will be handled by me. But before we start, I have a question. I remember you have a Meditite and Gade. That Gade, it¡¯s not your own Pok¨¦mon, is it?¡±

    Terrance ignored the two teachers and turned to look at Kota.

    ¡°Yes¡­ Gade is my father¡¯s Pok¨¦mon. It was left with me for my protection, and also serves as a training partner for Meditite,¡± Kota exined. Since both Gade and Meditite are Fighting and Psychic types, Kota believed that with Gade¡¯s guidance, his first partner, Meditite, would quickly improve and grow.

    Getting the answer he expected, Terrance nodded and asked, ¡°Do you remember the training method you were using on the cruise?¡±

    Issac and Julian nced at Terrance in confusion. Why was he asking these questions instead of proceeding with the assessment?

    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Kota thought back. At the time, he had just left Hoenn, and now that he reflected on it, he realized he didn¡¯t have enough training experience. Despite Gade¡¯s guidance, Meditite couldn¡¯t quickly adapt or show significant progress, which left Kota with a deep sense of frustration.

    ¡°Have you figured it out? Why Meditite couldn¡¯t adapt to Gade¡¯s training?¡±

    ¡°What¡­?¡± Kota was puzzled and stared at Terrance in surprise. Could it be that Terrance knew about the difficulties he had faced during training?

    ¡°It seems you still don¡¯t understand Meditite well enough,¡± Terrance shook his head and pointed to the Pok¨¦dex on Kota¡¯s belt. ¡°Pok¨¦dex is a helper provided to only a few rookie Trainers; it can resolve mostmon questions that Trainers have. Have you been using it properly?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Kota took out his Pok¨¦dex. ¡°This?¡±

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. I saw your training method. You¡¯re having Gade teach Meditite strength training, right? For Gade, that is indeed a good training method, but it¡¯s not suitable for Meditite.¡±

    Terrance took Kota¡¯s Pok¨¦dex and pressed a few buttons. The device¡¯s electronic voice chimed in:

    ¡°Meditite, the Meditate Pok¨¦mon, uses meditation to increase its mental energy, and feeds it back into yoga training, subtly improving physique. This is Meditite¡¯s basic training method.¡±

    Meditate Pok¨¦mon¡­ increase mental energy¡­ yoga¡­

    Kota repeated the words to himself, and suddenly, everything clicked. ¡°Oh! So that¡¯s how it is.¡± Feeling embarrassed, he called out Meditite and quickly apologized.

    ¡°Even though this is just basic information, for a rookie Trainer, it¡¯s something good that can avoid many detours. Pok¨¦dex¡­truly is a brilliant invention.¡± Terrance sighed in his heart. Looking at the enlightened Kota, he continued: ¡°What happened just now is also part of the assessment. This is your negligence of basicmon sense. As a Trainer, not understanding your own Pok¨¦mon is the worst mistake you can make.¡±

    ¡°Take it and make good use of the Pok¨¦dex.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I realize my mistake now,¡± Kota said.

    Terrance smiled and turned to Issac and Julian, clearing his throat. ¡°Now, let¡¯s proceed with the battle.¡±

    The two teachers¡¯ faces were filled with a strange expression. Before the battle even began, Terrance had already identified a significant w in this new student. Moreover, this w was difficult to detect in battle. Even if they themselves were to battle Kota, they might not have discovered Kota¡¯s mistake in training his Pok¨¦mon.

    This is a fundamental w, stemming from not understanding his own Pok¨¦mon. It needs to be noted and used as a focus for Kota¡¯s growth in future studies. This is something a teacher should have discovered and addressed. At this moment, the two looked at Terrance in surprise, increasingly aware of how much this little guy had changed in the year since theyst saw him.

    ¡°Are you nning to use Meditite in the battle? Just a reminder¡ªthe battle will mainly test your reaction time, decision-making, and overall strategic awareness. At the same time, the battle can also expose many fundamental issues. Whether or not you use your own Pok¨¦mon is up to you.¡± Terrance said casually, then released Gade.

    ¡°As it happens, I also have a Gade. How about a battle between the same Pok¨¦mon?¡±

    The implication was clear¡ªMedite was too weak. If Kota didn¡¯t send out Gade, the battle would be boring.

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 Chapter 338: A Blade of Light

    ¡°Gade, the de Pok¨¦mon, has the ability to keenly sense the opponent¡¯s thoughts, allowing it to strike first. When it wants to protect someone, it extends its de-like arms and engages in a fierce battle with the enemy.¡±

    The electronic voice of the Pok¨¦dex, which was not turned off, rang out again, detecting the appearance of a Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°Gade, huh¡­¡±

    Kota looked at the Gade released by Terrance. Judging by its size, it was smaller than his father¡¯s Gade. Its calm stance and closed eyes made Kota feel like this Gade might be a little too calm¡­

    What¡¯s with this stifling atmosphere?

    Kota swallowed nervously and said, ¡°Is this really okay¡­ Gade isn¡¯t my Pok¨¦mon, after all.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s fine. This battle isn¡¯t about testing your training abilities. Even during certification exams and other kinds of exams, there are instances where Trainers are required to use Pok¨¦mon that aren¡¯t their own. This is perfectly normal,¡± Issac replied.

    Teacher Julian nodded in agreement. He was also interested in seeing the battle between two Gades.

    Gades themselves are rare, and here was an especially unique one. Having two of the same Pok¨¦mon battle each other might be the most intuitive way to demonstrate the skills of the Gade under Terrance¡¯smand.Kota had no idea¡­ His Gade had essentially be a sparring partner for others to observe.

    If he knew, he might have run back to Hoenn crying¡ªCrown Academy was too harsh.

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll use Gade too!¡± After a moment of hesitation, Kota threw out his Gade¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball. Compared to Terrance¡¯s Gade, the one Kota summoned looked more valiant and elegant. Sensing that there was going to be a battle, GALLADE was full of fighting spirit, but still looked at Terrance¡¯s Gade politely.

    Quite an impressive aura¡­

    Terrance nodded to himself. This Gade was very well-trained. Kota definitely has the qualifications to attend Crown Academy, and his parents were probably not ordinary people either.

    Looking at the two Gades, Terrance fell into deep thought.

    The difference¡­

    If there was a difference, Kota¡¯s Gade entered battle mode immediately, fully focused and brimming with fighting spirit. This was nearly the ideal state for battle. A reaction like this meant that this Gade was perfectly suited forbat, extremely familiar withbat, and is a seasoned expert who loves battle.

    ¡°Reserved!¡±

    However, Terrance felt that his Gade possessed a more valuable quality. Its inner thoughts were entirely contained, its aura restrained and its emotions tightly controlled.

    It was hard to say which state was better, as their mindsets were shaped by their own experiences.

    But Terrance had witnessed his Gade unleash its full aura once before. When he entered Tower of Despair, Gade had stopped training, and immediately after that, its aura locked on to everything, exuding an overwhelming presence. Even Terrance couldn¡¯t help but feel a jolt in his heart. That straightforward style¡ªthe way Gade could effortlessly restrain and release its aura¡ªmade Terrance extremely curious about Gade¡¯s current strength.

    ¡°Let¡¯s show them what you¡¯ve got. After all, I¡¯m the one who nned out your growth.¡±

    No one was more eager than Terrance. Despite Gade not being his own Pok¨¦mon, every step of Gade¡¯s growth was closely linked to him.

    ¡°The rules of battle are the same as the traditional battle rules¡ªone Pok¨¦mon each.¡±

    He pointed to the nearby stage: ¡°The arena is Standard Terrain. Any issues?¡±

    ¡°Nope, I¡¯m ready. We can start the assessment whenever,¡± Kota replied.

    Kota and his Gade walked to one side of the stage; Gade walking a few steps forward.

    On Terrance¡¯s side, he walked calmly to the other side of the stage. However, what made the corner of his mouth twitch was that the moment he turned his head, his Gade had already disappeared into thin air, only to reappear on the stage, standing as calmly as before, as if nothing had happened.

    ¡°I know you¡¯re good at Teleport, but the battle hasn¡¯t even started. No need to show off like that,¡± Terrance muttered, speechless.

    He had never seen anyone use Teleport just to travel!

    ¡°That was¡­ Teleport¡­!¡± Kota and his Gade both turned their gaze over, full of confusion.

    ¡°Teleport consumes a lot of Gade¡¯s psychic energy, and it¡¯s best used only in critical situations. While Gade¡¯s physique gets strengthened significantly after evolving, its psychic energy actually declinespared to when it was a Kirlia. The most effective and reliable application of its psychic energy is to perceive the surroundings during battles. Psychic-type moves, especially something as mentally taxing as Teleport, shouldn¡¯t be overused.¡±

    Kota remembered his father¡¯s advice. Gade¡¯s Teleport was a move reserved for protecting him in emergencies, not something to use lightly. Gade and Gardevoir were different; to gain its powerful physique, Gade and Gardevoir took separate paths. It wasn¡¯t realistic for Gade to use Teleport recklessly.

    A few uses might be fine, but using it too frequently would deplete Gade¡¯s psychic energy, and even though its physique was quite good, losing its ability to perceive the surroundings during battle would put it at a disadvantage.

    ¡°Why¡­ waste it like that¡­¡± Kota and his Gade couldn¡¯t understand the meaning behind Terrance¡¯s Gade¡¯s casual use of Teleport. Could Teleport really be used so freely?

    Was this even a Gade? Or was it just a Gardevoir in disguise!?

    This simple action made Kota and his Gade feel like they were facing a formidable opponent. Unable to grasp their opponent¡¯s intent, the pressure on them mounted, while Terrance remained expressionless.

    ¡°I¡¯ll serve as the referee. I won¡¯t go into the specific rules,¡± Issac said.

    Upon hearing these words, both sides focused their attention.

    ¡°Then, let the battle begin!¡±

    ¡°Gade, use Swords Dance!¡± Kotamanded.

    As soon as the words left his mouth, des of energy appeared around GALLADE, swirling and dancing in the air. [TN: GALLADE for Kota¡¯s Gade]

    ¡°An impressive Swords Dance. Thest time I saw such a unique Swords Dance, it was used by a Lucario. Psychic power and Aura¡­it¡¯s truly a fascinating move,¡±mented Julian, observing the battle.

    ¡°So, the n is to use Swords Dance to boost its strength and probe the opponent. What will Terrance order its Gade to do?¡±

    Do whatever you want!

    Neither Issac, Julian, nor Kota could have expected that Terrance would issue such an order.

    But in that instant, the perception of GALLADE performing Swords Dance intensified to its peak, and an overwhelming sense of danger shed through its mind. At that moment, it was as if GALLADE could foresee the future. Its entire body shuddered, forcing it to stop its Swords Dance in order to dodge the unknown threat!

    Swish!

    A de of light, like dawn breaking through darkness, shed over. GALLADE raised its arm des to block with Quick Guard, but the sheer impact of the attack still knocked it back toward its Trainer. Feeling the pain in its arms, GALLADE looked in disbelief at the opponent who had instantly appeared before it. If it hadn¡¯t been for its immense psychic energy and perception raised to the peak, and many years of battle experience which allowed it to sense the approaching threat and quickly cancel Swords Dance to adopt a defensive stance, that impossibly fast sh would have ended the battle then and there.

    Terrifying!

    GALLADE fell into silence as it recalled the earlier attack.

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 Chapter 339: Dazzling Strike

    ¡°Teleport¡­¡±

    Not only GALLADE but also Kota, Isaac, and Julian recognized this move.

    Faced with GALLADE¡¯s Swords Dance, there was no hesitation ¡ª Gade teleported instantly, using sh to attack from high up in the sky!

    However, Terrance¡¯s eyes lit up at Gade¡¯s Teleport.

    He had never seen such an astonishing Teleport before. In battle, the feeling was much more direct. It was clean, efficient, andpletely without hesitation. There was no way to predict Gade¡¯s next move; the Teleport was like there was no prelude, as if it required no preparation at all. By the time you realized that Gade used Teleport, its de-like arm had already swung down, delivering a single, deadly strike.

    ¡°This is the fourth time I¡¯ve seen Gade use Teleport in battle,¡± Julian muttered. ¡°Each time, it surprises me again. During usual training, it¡¯s hard to tell, but in a real battle, Gade¡¯s Teleport doesn¡¯t even need to lock onto a target ¡ª it seems like it¡¯s be second nature.¡±

    Fast to the extreme.

    No other Pok¨¦mon, or any move for that matter, could reach the speed of this Teleport.

    This was beyond the conventional definition of speed.The time typically wasted in teleportation involves gathering energy, locking onto a target, and reacting and scanning the surroundings afterward. However, Gade seemed to have bypassed all of this.

    Its Teleport was perfect, reaching the level of perfection Terrance envisioned.

    Meanwhile, that lightning-fast sh left Terrance speechless. What a sh it was! It began gathering power before Teleport, building strength through the teleportation, and unleashed full force at the end. The entire move flowed seamlessly, taking full advantage of Gade¡¯s strengths, culminating in a dazzling strike.

    GALLADE, sensing the immense threat, made a judgment on its own, which was understandable.

    ¡°Canceling Swords Dance without amand from its Trainer¡­ let¡¯s overlook that, given that it wasn¡¯t raised directly by Kota.¡±

    ¡°However, Kota couldn¡¯t react to Gade¡¯s attack. Even though it¡¯s a w¡­..¡±

    Terrance scratched his cheek with his index finger, realizing he might be asking too much. Even GALLADE, with its extremely remarkable perception, nearly lost. It was understandable that an ordinary human might struggle to react in this situation.

    Indeed, Kota¡¯s hands were trembling. The pressure from that sh was overwhelming, causing his mind to stop working, unable to understand anything or make a judgment!

    ¡°The first round of attacks is over, and he still hasn¡¯t made a decision?¡± Terrance nced at Kota, whose expression was tense, and thought: ¡°In situations like this, where it isn¡¯t possible to react, it¡¯s best to n early. With a proactive mindset, he should look for a way to block Teleport or devise a tactic to counter this attack method.¡±

    As a rookie Trainer, Kota¡¯s limited battle experience hindered his ability to make the right call.

    Although this was amon issue among rookie Trainers, Terrance managed to identify a key point from it, intending to include it in Kota¡¯s entrance evaluation report.

    It was too cruel.

    Isaac and Julian looked at GALLADE, who was awaiting Kota¡¯smand, and couldn¡¯t help feeling sympathy for it. It had to face this freakish opponent with an inexperienced rookie Trainer inmand; GALLADE must be under tremendous pressure at the moment.

    ¡°Gade has used Teleport twice now. Although it hasn¡¯t moved far each time, judging by Gade¡¯s expression, it seems this only took a fraction of its stamina.¡±

    Though it might sound exaggerated, Terrance genuinely couldn¡¯t see any sign of tiredness on Gade.

    Calm,posed, collected¡­

    ¡°GALLADE, use Double Team!¡±

    Kota finally issued amand, watching the opposing Gade warily.

    On the other hand, Terrance¡¯s options were much more limited. While his opponent had a variety of tactics, Terrance¡¯s choices were restricted by Gade¡¯s situation .

    Gade¡¯s previous attack was undoubtedly powerful, but it was also clear that it could only use two moves: Teleport and sh.

    A simple attack pattern like this could easily be countered.

    For example, in this situation, with multiple GALLADES appearing at once, even a Teleport attack required more careful consideration.

    However, Terrance wasn¡¯t worried. Though he hadn¡¯t seen Gade in over a year, his insight and experience were far beyond what an untested rookie Trainer like Kota couldpare to. From just one attack, Terrance had already gauged about sixty or seventy percent of Gade¡¯s current situation. He might not know it inside out, but it was more than enough to handle the level of challenge in front of him.

    ¡°Close Combat!¡±

    In an instant, multiple GALLADES rushed forward at high speed.

    ¡°Gade.¡±

    At Terrance¡¯smand, facing several opponents, Gade calmly stood in ce with a steady gaze.

    Like a master of Iaido, it was waiting for the perfect moment to deliver a lethal strike.

    The situation fell into a standoff, the atmosphere terrifyingly tense and exceedingly quiet. In such circumstances, the sound of footsteps clearly reached everyone¡¯s ears.

    ¡°There¡­¡±

    Terrance smirked, ncing up at the sky. The sunlight was bright, and regardless of where the opposing Gadeunched its attack from, inconsistencies in the footsteps or shadows would betray the real one¡¯s position. In an intense battle, for a Gade with extraordinary perception, even a small slip like this could be an advantage.

    By choosing to attack with Double Team, Kota had already sealed the oue.

    ¡°Seems you forgot about Gade¡¯s extraordinary perception.¡±

    Bang!!

    Gade vanished and reappeared, its de gleaming as it struck from behind, leaving no opportunity for its opponent to exploit. The speed was so fast that the eyes couldn¡¯t keep up, delivering an extraordinarily dazzling strike!

    The silent and reserved warrior Gade wasn¡¯t devoid of emotions, rather its emotions had undergone a rich journey, even tumultuous at times, reaching their peak of brilliance before returning to a state of calm. This is the emotional expansion and contraction after catharsis. However, as it was about to attack using its full-strength, these emotions erupted out, coalescing into a powerful momentum as it swung a dazzling sword in abination of Teleport and sh!

    Until¡­ a cry of defeat echoed out and GALLADE was sent flying, its Double Team disappearing.

    The battle was over.

    ¡°I lost¡­¡± Kota looked at his fallen Gade, speechless. This was his father¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, and yet it lost so easily¡­

    Only two rounds.

    ¡°Is it over?¡± Issac announced the result and said to the dejected Kota: ¡°It wasn¡¯t GALLADE that lost, but you. The level of training both Gades went through isn¡¯t so drastically different; it was your poormands that led to the quick end of the battle. But don¡¯t be disheartened; for a rookie Trainer, you¡¯ve done well. Just focus on studying diligently at the academy, and you¡¯ll soon be able to stand on your own as a Trainer.¡±

    Hearing Teacher Isaac¡¯s reassurance, Kota felt a bit better. After all, his opponent was none other than Hoenn¡¯s Top Coordinator. Given the difference inbat experience, his loss was understandable.

    ¡°Terrance, thank you for the battle. One day, I¡¯ll defeat Gade myself with my Meditite!¡±

    ¡°Alright, I look forward to that day,¡± Terrance replied.

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 Chapter 340: The Promised Battle With Gallade

    ¡°Terrance, remember to bring Kota¡¯s evaluation report tomorrow,¡± Teacher Julian reminded Terrance onest time.

    ¡°Got it,¡± Terrance replied with a wave, sighing inwardly at the thought of anotherte night of work.

    But before that, he looked at Gade and said, ¡°You just fought, so let¡¯s postpone the battle with Altaria until tomorrow. How does that sound?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll take Altaria to challenge the Tower of Despair. That will be your battlefield.¡±

    ¡°Gall~ade!¡± Gade was silent for a moment before nodding.

    ¡°Oh? You¡¯re going to challenge the Tower of Despair?¡± Teacher Julian looked surprised. ¡°I thought you already applied for graduation this morning.¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Terrance replied with a smile. ¡°But I suddenly thought, maybe I could earn some extra credits before graduation. Plus, I can also test my growth over the past year.¡±

    Teacher Julian looked at Terrance suspiciously, then shook his head: ¡°Suit yourself. In that case, I¡¯ll take Gade back to the Tower of Despair.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯lle along too,¡± Terrance said. ¡°I¡¯ll also apply to challenge the 1st floor of the Tower of Despair. I need to clear the 1st floor before I can battle Gade, right?¡±¡°That¡¯s correct,¡± Teacher Julian replied, looking at Terrance: ¡°Now that you mention it, I am curious to see how much you¡¯ve improved in the past year.¡±

    ¡°Your Swablu, Misdreavus, and Growlithe have all evolved, and you¡¯ve even caught a Castform¡­ Are you aiming to challenge the Tower of Despair five times?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m going to challenge both the Tower of Confusion and Tower of Despair,¡± Terrance said. ¡°Each of them now has the strength to stand on their own.¡±

    Teacher Julian remained silent, knowing Terrance wasn¡¯t one to boast. If he believed all five of his Pok¨¦mon could challenge the Tower of Despair, it meant Terrance was truly confident.

    Still, he couldn¡¯t resist trying to humble him.

    ¡°Don¡¯t getcent. Remember Cynthia? She¡¯s already made it through the Champion League and sessfully defeated the Elite Four.¡±

    Terrance paused, then continued walking.

    ¡°I know,¡± he replied.

    Seeing Terrance¡¯s indifference, with barely any reaction, Teacher Julian was taken aback. Shouldn¡¯t this news be exciting?

    Or maybe when Terrance said, ¡°I know,¡± he meant, ¡°I already know.¡±

    Teacher Julian couldn¡¯t have guessed that from the moment Terrance first heard Cynthia¡¯s name, he already knew she would be the Champion of Sinnoh, the youngest Champion ever.

    ¡°Did Cynthia be Elite Four Champion this year?¡± Terrance mused.

    He was the same age as Brock, five years older than Ash, and Cynthia was five years older than him. Now, at thirteen, there were still two years before the main storyline began.

    When Cynthia appeared in the anime, it seems she had been Champion for quite a while.

    Now she was eighteen, so bing Champion at this age wasn¡¯t surprising.

    ¡°¡­¡± Never mind, Terrance stopped thinking about these useless things. He had startedter than these geniuses, and he has been working hard for a shorter time. Right now, he just needs to focus on doing his best.

    Tower of Despair.

    After arriving, Terrance registered with the person in charge, and then released Altaria for the battle.

    When it was still Swablu, he attempted to challenge Tower of Despair with it, but the 1st floor¡¯s Guardian Pok¨¦mon was a Rhydon, and Swablu was unfortunately defeated. This loss taught Terrance that Swablu¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t yet good enough. Even if it could have passed the 1st floor by luck, it wouldn¡¯t have been able to go further. So, he decided not to let the two little guys, Swablu and Misdreavus, attempt the challenge again. As for Growlithe, which he caught eventer, it definitely didn¡¯t have the strength to challenge the Tower of Despair.

    Only Beautifly, using its skills, managed to reach the 2nd floor by luck but couldn¡¯t progress further.

    ¡°Hmm¡­ Isn¡¯t it Beautifly?¡± The person in charge of Tower of Despair pulled up Terrance¡¯s challenge record from the academy tform and asked: ¡°Didn¡¯t you have a Beautifly that once reached the 2nd floor?¡±

    ¡°No, I¡¯m holding off on its challenge forter,¡± Terrance replied.

    The current Beautifly¡­ after grinding through Pok¨¦mon Contests and the Grand Festival, has made remarkable progresspared to a year ago.

    It¡¯s fair to say that it has reached the peak of its species¡¯ potential. For it to break through even further, at least with Terrance¡¯s current abilities, there doesn¡¯t seem to be a good way forward, which was Terrance¡¯s biggest frustration.

    All his other Pok¨¦mon still had significant room to grow, but with Beautifly, after seeing its brilliance at the Grand Festival, he was unsure how to set its training goals for future.

    In fact, after the Grand Festival, he even noticed a deep fatigue in Beautifly¡¯s eyes as it yed with the children.

    This gave Terrance a greater sense of urgency and led him to reflect: if a Pok¨¦mon reaches its natural limit, only the Trainer can help it make further breakthrough¡­ but he couldn¡¯t yet shoulder that responsibility.

    ¡°If I were a Top-level Breeder or a Trainer on the level of an Elite Four Champion, would I be able to help Beautifly break through?¡± Terrance thought silently. That¡¯s why he nned to establish a Bug-Type Gym and have Beautifly watch over it. He hoped this would allow it to gain more experience while he looked for further opportunities for Beautifly.

    Terrance was confident that the current Beautifly could easily overpower its former self from a year ago¡ªruthlessly and effortlessly, as if toying with it.

    With this level of strength, Terrance was confident of seeing Beautifly make it past the 10th floor of the Tower of Despair.

    The guardians of the Tower of Despair are not fixed and changed frequently. Generally, the lower the floor, the more frequently their guardians change. Currently, the Guardian Pok¨¦mon on the 1st floor was neither from the academy nor a teacher; it was from a student in the Graduation ss.

    1st Floor Guardian Pok¨¦mon: Grumpig. Trainer: Valor.

    A familiar name.

    Terrance paused, recalling that he knew this person. They hadn¡¯t interacted much, but he is a new student who joined the Crown Academy in the same year as him.

    The two first met during a challenge at the Tower of Confusion. Valor¡¯s Murkrow stopped at the 2nd floor, while Terrance¡¯s Swablu, with skills far surpassing those of a rookie Trainer, impressively reached the 3rd floor before it could go no further.

    He didn¡¯t expect to run into someone familiar. Valor was probably close to graduation, too.

    Thinking about how all the new students from back then had now be capable Trainers, Terrance smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m ready to challenge. Notify him.¡±

    In one of the dormitories at the academy, Valor, who was reviewing Pok¨¦mon knowledge, stared at the notification in surprise and sighed, ¡°Another challenger? I just got defeated by that weird Gade the day before yesterday. Although I was lucky to return to the 1st floor yesterday, now there¡¯s yet another challenge. The Tower of Despair really is a hassle¡­¡±

    At this moment, Teacher Julian returned Gade to the tower and looked at Terrance, who had finished registering. ¡°How many floors do you expect Altaria to clear?¡±

    Terrance thought for a moment, careful not to overstate, and replied, ¡°Above the 10th floor, I¡¯d say?¡±

    He grinned. His Pok¨¦mon were all about slow and steady wins the race. Swablu, for example, took two years to evolve, butpared to the typical Trainer¡¯s Starter Pok¨¦mon that evolves twice in less than a year, its foundation was rock-solid. This solid foundation exploded into crazy growth upon evolution.

    The same went for Misdreavus and Growlithe; he allowed them to evolve only when he felt they had reached their near-perfect state for their current level.

    These Pok¨¦mon, carefully trained to reach their full potential, might not have helped Terrance achieve outstanding results in the academy¡¯s trial grounds in the past, but now he was ready to make a powerfuleback. No matter the opponent, Terrance was ready to leave an impressive mark in the trial ground records.

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 Chapter 341: Insta-kill Grumpig

    That afternoon, Valor arrived at the Tower of Despair with Grumpig as agreed.

    The person in charge of the Tower of Despair took the Pok¨¦ Ball from him and asked, ¡°Are you staying to watch the battle?¡±

    The Guardian Pok¨¦mon of the Tower of Despair cannot bemanded by anyone, even if it¡¯s their Trainer or they are teachers¡¯ Pok¨¦mon.

    When facing challengers, Guardian Pok¨¦mon must fight on their own. In contrast, challenger Pok¨¦mon have the advantage of fighting alongside their Trainers.

    If a challenger defeats a Guardian Pok¨¦mon, they have two options:

    One, they can rece the current Guardian of that floor and be the new Guardian Pok¨¦mon, or two, they can continue the challenge.

    However, aside from the considerable credit rewards for reaching certain floors, most people choose to be Guardians. Serving as a Guardian Pok¨¦mon for a set number of days alsoes with rewards.

    The academy¡¯s system is to try every means to provide abundant resources to encourage students to progress. Though the Tower of Despair is difficult, the underlying principle remains unchanged.

    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t take long; I¡¯ll just watch,¡± Valor said.Although he couldn¡¯t givemands, Grumpig was still his Pok¨¦mon, so he felt a bit invested in the battle.

    ¡°Suit yourself; it seems the challenger hasn¡¯t arrived yet. Go ahead and take a seat over there for now.¡±

    Valor sat down on the side.

    About ten minutester, Terrance walked in. The two exchanged a nce. Although they looked familiar to each other, they hadn¡¯t had much interaction.

    Plus, after a year, both of them had undergone changes. Valor cautiously asked, ¡°Terrance?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Terrance smiled, surprised to be recognized. But it made sense¡ªthere weren¡¯t many students in the Breeder ss, and over the years, quite a few had graduated. As one of the few Breeder ss students and a known Junior Breeder, most students had at least some impression of him, even if they hadn¡¯t interacted before.

    ¡°Are you the challenger?¡±

    Valor looked at him in surprise. ¡°Feels like I haven¡¯t seen you in a while.¡±

    ¡°Just some personal matters. Yes, I¡¯m the challenger,¡± Terrance replied, waving it off.

    The two of them chatted for a bit before the person in charge of the Tower of Despair started urging them, ¡°Hurry up and start the challenge; I don¡¯t have time to wait around for you two.¡±

    Terrance and Valor finally came to their senses and nodded. Led by the person in charge, they proceeded into the Tower of Despair.

    The entire Tower of Despair was designed as Standard Terrain. Valor stood to the side, curiously watching Terrance. He was a Breeder ss student, right? And yet, he was challenging the Tower of Despair?

    This trial ground has always been a ce for the Graduation ss students or a select few genius students topete.

    ¡°Your opponent is Valor¡¯s Grumpig. Defeat it, and you can take its ce or continue the challenge,¡± said the person in charge before throwing the Pok¨¦ Ball that Valor had handed over. A small purple pig-like Pok¨¦mon appeared, bouncing around while giving Terrance a cheeky grin.

    Grumpig, a Psychic-type Pok¨¦mon, has ck pearls on its body that can enhance its psychic powers.

    As soon as Terrance heard the name Grumpig, he already had a general idea of what it was capable of, ¡°Go, Altaria. Be careful of its mind control.¡±

    Grumpig¡¯s psychic power had strong hypnotic qualities, making it easy for weaker-willed Pok¨¦mon to fall under its control. But Terrance wasn¡¯t too worried about this.

    ¡°Alt~aria~~~~¡±

    A graceful, light-blue figure appeared in front of everyone. Altaria pped its cotton-like wings, soaring effortlessly.

    When Altaria saw its opponent, it inexplicably felt a trace of disgust. That cheeky grin was unsettling, as if it was deliberately put on to irritate others.

    This, too, was a subtle maniption of the opponent¡¯s psychic power. Terrance reminded Altaria of this, and the battle on the 1st floor of the Tower of Despair began immediately.

    ¡°Dragon Pulse!¡±

    A massive bluish-purple wave of energy wave erupted out from Altaria¡¯s mouth, sending it hurtling towards Grumpig. The move wasden with intense fluctuations, and just from its appearance alone, one could sense the terrifying destructive power it contained. Valor¡¯s face grew tense; getting hit by that move would be a real problem. Fortunately, even without hismands, Grumpig had a few defensive strategies of its own.

    Like now¡­ Facing the oing Dragon Pulse, Grumpig showed an impressive jumping power. Concentrating all its power into its legs, it leaped high into the air just as the Dragon Pulse descended, with only a hair¡¯s breadth left from hitting the ceiling. The precise control of power even surprised Terrance a bit¡ªwas this jump a move that wasn¡¯t quite a move?¡±

    In fact, there¡¯s amon term often used among the people, mostly associated with Pok¨¦mon like Magikarp¡­ Ssh.

    Although a move with no inherent power, Grumpig turned it into a highly agile evasion technique thanks to its characteristics. No wonder it was able to guard the 1st floor of the Tower of Despair.

    At that moment, with a loud boom, Dragon Pulse hit the spot Grumpig had just jumped from. As if there was a massive explosion, the sheer power of the Dragon Pulse left nothing intact within its impact radius. Watching from the air, Grumpig felt a lingering sense of dread¡ªhad it chosen any direction other than upward to dodge, the powerful shockwave would have made it suffer pain.

    ¡°Dragon Rush.¡±

    Terrance shook his head. It was over.

    Dodging didn¡¯t matter. Grumpig, still airborne, had turned itself into a sitting duck.

    A high-pitched cry echoed in the sky, and bluish-purple mes surrounded Altaria. The energy gathered in an instant, forming a formidable dragon-shaped energy wave that enveloped Altaria, exuding a menacing aura and intense killing intent. This was the power drawn from the most violent Dragon-type bloodline within Altaria, enabling it to unleash its most powerful strike. Bybining energy with physical strength, Altaria could now perform its most powerful move.

    Grumpig¡¯s expression changed drastically; it sensed a force even greater than Dragon Pulse. Worse yet, Altaria hadplete control over this power. The moment the attack came barreling toward it, Grumpig felt itself locked in ce, frozen with fear.

    Thud!

    Suppressing the unease in its heart, Grumpig used its remarkable psychic power to create several Reflects. Under Terrance¡¯s surprised gaze, it jumped continuously between the several Reflects, as if it had springs on its feet like a hyena, its speed very fast.

    Grumpig¡¯s instincts strongly warned it that it couldn¡¯t meet this Dragon Rush head-on, so it chose to evade. Terrance hadn¡¯t expected Grumpig to be so agile even mid-air. But Altaria, engulfed in vast Dragon-type energy, could simply ignore such obstacles. In a blinding burst of speed, Altaria transformed into a charging dragon, shattering any barriers in its way. With a powerful sweep, Altaria unleashed a massive energy wave, which mmed directly into the stunned Grumpig.

    At that moment, Grumpig¡¯s ck pearls shone, amplifying its psychic power to the maximum. It unleashed a full-power Psychic to block Altaria. However, as Grumpig fought to hold back Altaria, it felt a deep sense of helplessness. The powerful psychic power that erupted from it seemed to sink like a stone in the ocean, merely stalling Altaria¡¯s advance for a brief moment before beingpletely overwhelmed by its fierce momentum.

    Boom!!!

    In the air, Grumpig was struck by the terrifying Dragon Rush, and without surprise, its eyes rolled over and it let out a pained cry as it smashed to the ground, losing its ability to continue fighting.

    ¡°Grumpig!¡± Valor shouted in shock, unable to believe how easily Grumpig was defeated. Is that Altaria really so powerful?!

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 Chapter 342: Altaria vs Gallade

    Grumpig, even among his current team, could be considered one of the top three in strength!

    And yet, it was instantly defeated by a single Dragon Rush from Altaria¡­

    Valor was at a loss for words and stayed silent for a long time.

    However, this result was within Terrance¡¯s expectations. The gap between Swablu and Altaria after evolution was like a chasm, and then Altaria continued to crazily grow at an astonishing rate. If it couldn¡¯t easily defeat even a student from the Graduation ss, Terrance¡¯s own value would also drop significantly. His confidence in applying for the position of Gym Leader came from his Pok¨¦mon that showed rapid growth.

    Immediately after evolving, Altaria defeated the unconventional Gym Leader Karate King Kiyo, who had previously been crushed by Sabrina. Altaria also inherited the legacy of its mother, the Altaria that ruled Mt. Chimney. Shortly after, it shed with Metagross, the ace of Hoenn Champion Steven, broadening its horizons, and sessfully erased its first move, Hydro Pump, in a Rainy Day environment.

    Afterward, it fought the Legendary Pok¨¦mon Regirock and entered the Battle Tower, achieving a 35-win streak with Altaria as the main force, gaining substantial battle experience. In these battles, it fully strengthened its stats through multiple uses of Dragon Dance, reaping unimaginable gains, which was beneficial for Altaria¡¯s growth by giving it an early experience of immense power.

    Altaria, alongside Mismagius, also faced Champion League contestant and Frontier Club¡¯s official member, Hogan¡¯s ace, Swampert. Although the match ended in a draw due to Hogan¡¯s carelessness, by then Altaria had already reached a level where it can enter Champion League.

    Then, in a battle against Kaveh, a prodigy from Castelia Club of Unova region, Altaria consecutively defeated Kaveh¡¯s Hydreigon and Haxorus, both raised meticulously by his club. This garnered the attention of both clubs, who saw Altaria¡¯s potential and considered it a future dark horse of the Champion League.

    With an exceptional bloodline and the backing of a Top Breeder and gics master, Altaria¡¯s strength now fully lives up to its origins. Of course, Terrance¡¯s meticulous care was also indispensable.Even among the Champion League¡¯ Pok¨¦mon, Altaria is considered promising. So, against the main force of Crown Academy¡¯s students whose average strength barely reached the top three of regional tournaments, Altaria¡¯s overwhelming strength was to be expected.

    ¡°This Altaria¡­¡±

    ¡°Could a student really have raised such a Pok¨¦mon?¡±

    The person in charge of the Tower of Despair was staring nkly at the battle that ended so quickly, and still hadn¡¯t reacted.

    The level disyed by Terrance and Altaria had already surpassed that of all Graduation ss students.

    With this level of strength¡­ if they entered a regional League Conference, they¡¯d definitely be a top contender for the championship.

    The person in charge of the Tower of Despair didn¡¯t dare to make a judgment so early, as he hadn¡¯t seen Terrance¡¯s other Pok¨¦mon yet. But if they were all anywhere near Altaria¡¯s level, or even slightly inferior to it, it would be truly terrifying for someone so young.

    In response to the inquiry from the person in charge of the Tower of Despair, Terrance replied, ¡°I n to continue the challenge, but tomorrow¡ªAltaria needs a bit of rest.¡±

    ¡°Alright, understood. Come tomorrow early morning at 8.¡±

    Terrance nodded. He didn¡¯t dare to treat Gade as merely a ¡°2nd floor¡± opponent. Luckily, he had the chance to watch Gade in battle beforehand¡ªif they had jumped straight into the fight, Terrance might have felt a bit uncertain.

    Gade¡¯s mastery of Teleport and sh was so good that if you weren¡¯t prepared beforehand or on guard against it, it¡¯s bound to catch you off guard the first time.

    Although Terrance didn¡¯t think Altaria would lose to Gade, he also didn¡¯t want to win in a messy way. So, he nned to give Altaria some advice.

    Valor kept pestering Terrance, asking how he¡¯d be so powerful. Terrance didn¡¯t quite know how to answer, but he believed that only a solid foundationbined with travel experiences could truly allow a Pok¨¦mon and Trainer to grow.

    Terrance¡¯s self-study at the Old Green House and further learning at Crown Academyid his foundation. Then, during his year-plus of travel, this foundation fully developed, allowing him to far outstrip his peers, with his skills rivaling those of the Elite Four and Champions in their youth.

    Whether it is solely studying or purely traveling, neither could be as effective as the harmonious blend of both.

    In the past, the average achievement of Crown Academy graduates was only the top three spots in regional tournaments. But after traveling for a while, without any surprise, these graduates quickly revealed their solid foundations, gaining recognition in various fields despite their young age. With the academy reforms in the past two years, some students have even advanced to the Champion League in the same year they graduated.

    The next day.

    Terrance entered the Tower of Despair again and approached the person in charge, ready to battle Gade.

    This time, the person in charge agreed readily, far more delighted than he had been during the battle with Valor. Terrance suspected he was also eager to see the full extent of Altaria¡¯s power.

    Throughout the battle, the person in charge of the Tower of Despair was in a constant state of shock. He felt as if he was watching a live Champion League¡¯s match.

    This was far beyond the usual battles between students and even teachers.

    The person in charge, Takamatsu, was no stranger to overseeing the Tower of Despair; he¡¯d been responsible for it for several years. But this battle, reaching far above the typical 2nd floor standard, left him utterly speechless.

    The Guardian Pok¨¦mon of the 2nd floor, the Gade he¡¯d originally only shown a slight interest in, demonstrated a level of strength in this battle that it had never shown before in previous challenges.

    That proud figure moved across the battlefield like a sh of green light, each appearance apanied by an incredibly dazzling sword light.

    Takamatsu knew that Gade was using the de on its elbow to perform sh. But this seemingly simple move, when executed by Gade, felt unrestrained. Its speed was not only astonishing, but each strike of it hit a vital part with wless control and fluidity. How many times had it practiced to reach this level?

    Only a few know that beforeprehending sh, Gade put in tireless effort day after day, from morning till night, sometimes even for several days in a row, swinging its arm des. The relentless efforts made the de on its elbow feel more like a part of its body than ever before.

    No part of its body felt as in tune with itself as the des.

    And then there was Teleport, whichpletely reshaped his worldview. Even Terrance didn¡¯t know that Gade had such a trick up its sleeve. With consecutive Teleports, right as the de was about to strike, Gade would sh away. It did this three times in a row, each time using sh to attack Altaria¡¯s vital parts. Seeing that, Terrance¡¯s heart pounded with fear.

    What surprised Takamatsu even more was that, in his eyes, this Gade could easily be a Guardian Pok¨¦mon of the 10th floor or higher. Yet, Terrance and Altaria, faced with such a frenzied, relentless, and wave-like attack, were able to intercept them in an orderly manner.

    Altaria swung its Dragon w, and the w wave formed by the bluish-purple mes intertwined with the sword light produced by the green sh. Each intense explosion made him excited, leaving his heart deeply shocked.

    He didn¡¯t even know when such a Gade and a student had appeared in the academy.

    In the end, Altaria won, thanks to its stamina, though it came close to defeat several times.

    Takamatsu counted a total of 16 Teleports and 24 sh in just a few minutes. The pace of the battle was like a raging storm, too fast for the eye to follow.

    After the battle, Gade, drained, was taken for treatment, and Altaria, having expended enormous stamina, needed rest as well.ter, Terrance left Takamatsu with a single, cryptic sentence:

    ¡°Its growth is the result of its own hard work.¡±

    During the battle, faced with Gade¡¯s surging emotions, Terrance was surprised, so he abandoned his n to use defensive techniques like ¡°Cotton Guard¡± or stalling tactics. Instead, he chose to meet Gade head-on with Dragon w and Dragon Rush in a fast-paced battle.

    After the battle, Terrance was lost in thought for a long time. He realized he had underestimated Gade¡¯s determination to prove itself. Gade¡¯s fervent heart during the battle made Terrance reluctant to take any credit. Gade¡¯s achievements were evident in the battle itself; they were entirely the result of its own hard work, something no one could take away.

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 Chapter 343: Formidable Challenger

    ¡°Did you hear? A Breeder ss student actually made it to the 30th floor of the Tower of Despair!¡±

    ¡°What?! The 30th floor? Impossible! That¡¯s the floor where the teachers put in their main Pok¨¦mon and it is normally just to fill space. A student actually managed to get that high?¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s so impossible about that? I heard his Altaria stopped at the 30th floor. It probably thought the higher floors would be too tough, or maybe it¡¯s nning to hold that position for a while. After all, not many students can reach that floor, unless they¡¯re the kind of people who like to dy graduation until thest minute.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re not messing with me, right?¡±

    ¡°Why would I? You¡¯re just out of the loop. Apparently, he¡¯s going to try the Tower of Confusion today, and a bunch of students are going to check it out. Are you going to go?¡±

    Crown Academy, where the Tower of Confusion is guarded by a team of Ditto.

    Theoretically, the tower has no floor limit, making it a trial ground that students both love and hate.

    The Ditto raised here¡ªabout several dozen¡ªcan sustain challenges up to a certain number of floors, but no student has ever managed to get past the tenth floor¡­

    Even reaching the fifth or sixth floor is considered a ster achievement.The effect of training here, however, is exceptionally efficient; every Pok¨¦mon gains remarkable insights after each challenge, making the tower a popr spot among students.

    Today, the Tower of Confusion was quite lively, all due to a single challenger.

    This person is none other than Terrance, the one who managed to climb to the 30th floor of the Tower of Despair with his Altaria!

    After the battle with Gade, Terrance began to challenge quite frequently¡ªthree, even four times a day. He only slowed down after reaching the tenth, then the twentieth floor, but it left Old Man Takamatsu, the person in charge of Tower of Despair, deeply impressed by Altaria¡¯s potential.

    After the twentieth floor, Altaria could barely handle one battle per day. However, at this point, the use of Dragon Dance allowed Takamatsu to witness a miracle. Through the perfect coordination between Terrance and Altaria, the Guardian Pok¨¦mon, without a Trainer¡¯smand, found themselves in a passive situation. Faced with the boosted Altaria, its opponents felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

    After the twentieth floor, in just a week, using Dragon Dance as its main move, Altaria tore through the remaining floors to reach the 30th floor, setting a new record for the best performance by a student at the Crown Academy¡¯s Tower of Despair in a decade

    News of Terrance and Altaria¡¯s feat of reaching the 30th floor quickly spread, reaching many students and teachers alike. All of them found it hard to believe. Those who knew Terrance were baffled, while those who didn¡¯t were incredibly curious, wanting to meet this mysterious challenger.

    ¡°Akon, you know him, right?!¡±

    ¡°Come on, introduce me already!¡±

    A student grabbed hold of Akon, pestering him endlessly. Unable to resist the shameless student, Akon sighed in exasperation and said, ¡°You already know his name, and that he is a Breeder ss student. What more do you want to know?¡±

    ¡°Why is his Pok¨¦mon so strong? It¡¯s absurd, right? The 30th floor of the Tower of Despair¡ªthat means he defeated the main Pok¨¦mon of many teachers, right?¡±

    Akon nced at him and replied, ¡°Who says the teachers¡¯ Pok¨¦mon have to be strong? Sometimes they¡¯re just there to fill the gap.¡±

    The student shook his head. ¡°After I heard the news, I tried challenging the Tower of Despair again. My Torterra barely made it past the 1st floor, but¡­ on the 2nd floor, it ran into a Gade with terrifying strength. It didn¡¯t stand a chance. The 30th floor¡­ how did he do it?¡±

    Gade?

    Akon looked at him with sympathy.

    What a coincidence, this Gade was practically raised by Terrance himself.

    Outside the Tower of Confusion, many students were gathered. The old man in charge, Lucas, wiped the sweat from his brow, feeling exasperated by one particr student. Terrance had left a strong impression on him during his very first attempt at the Tower of Confusion. Despite being a Breeder ss rookie, he managed to have his Swablu reach the 2nd floor and his Beautifly the 3rd floor¡ªa level far beyond what most freshmen or even students a year ahead could achieve.

    And over the following two years, Terrance became a frequent visitor at the Tower of Confusion.

    ¡°A year ago, his Beautifly reached the 5th floor, and his Swablu nearly did too, only falling short due to insufficient stamina. Misdreavus barely made it to the 4th floor, while Growlithe made it to the third.¡±

    ¡°And now, a yearter, that Swablu has grown enough to conquer the 30th floor of the Tower of Despair¡­¡±

    Lucas fell silent. Though the Tower of Despair was officially said to have a hundred floors, in reality, it housed no more than fifty Pok¨¦mon.

    Although some of the Battle ss instructors wouldn¡¯t go so far as to ce their ace Pok¨¦mon in the Tower of Despair, and the academy¡¯s higher-ups were too indifferent to care, the floor Terrance had reached was nothing short of astonishing in the eyes of the students.

    It had been nearly an hour since Terrance entered the Tower of Confusion.

    While shouting at the students outside to keep it down, the old man Lucas kept his eyes fixed intently on Terrance¡¯s progress.

    Altaria¡­

    It had already reached the 8th floor.

    Facing off against eight Ditto transformed into Altaria, it hadn¡¯t been defeated yet.

    Starting from the 4th floor, Altaria charged through all the way to the 8th floor, causing Lucas to tremble. The advantage gained from Dragon Dance yed a significant role in this feat. With the 4th floor posing little challenge, Altaria¡¯s maxed Dragon Dance became the key to its powerful ascent. It wasn¡¯t until after defeating nearly thirty Ditto on the 8th floor that Altaria finally ran out of stamina and was defeated.

    The 8th floor¡­

    ¡°This kid¡­¡± Lucas shook his head, already anticipating the shock among the students and the academy¡¯s higher-ups when they heard of this achievement. It had been a long time since anyone had set a record like this. Although Terrance and Altaria used a cheap trick on the 4th floor, reaching the 8th floor was still astonishing, almost defeating more than half thebat power of the Tower of Confusion.

    Inside the tower.

    Seeing the ground littered with Ditto reverting back to their usual forms, Terrance recalled his Altaria and muttered, ¡°The 8th floor, is that our limit?¡±

    Slightly disappointed, Terrance regretted not being able to keep pushing with his maxed Dragon Dance. While he could resume his challenge from the 8th floor in the future, facing eight opponents would make it nearly impossible to execute Dragon Dance again.

    8th floor¡ªit was likely that Altaria would be held back here for a few years without any major improvement.

    But still, this was an incredible feat. No other student had reached this floor in recent years, breaking the decade-old academy record!

    This meant that a hefty amount of credits had quietly entered Terrance¡¯s bottomless pocket.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±

    As Terrance stepped out of the Tower of Confusion and saw the crowd of students gathered, he paused in surprise, a bit bewildered. There hadn¡¯t been this many people when he¡¯d gone in.

    Just then, Akon appeared out of nowhere. Seizing the moment while others were not paying attention, he grabbed Terrance and whisked him away in a sh.

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 Chapter 344: The Shocked Academy

    Failing on the 8th floor after defeating six Altaria. [TN: I have changed eighth floor to 8th floor format for floor numbers.]

    When the students received this news, they were in shock for a long time. Was this really an achievement possible for a student of the same age?

    Thinking about their own progress, the best record from the Graduation ss students was only up to the 4th or 5th floor¡­

    New students barely managed to reach the first or 2nd floor and couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit dejected.

    Initially, Terrance challenging the Tower of Despair hadn¡¯t caused much of a stir¡ªonly a few teachers took notice. But with thistest challenge at the Tower of Confusion, Terrance¡¯s name quickly spread throughout Crown Academy.

    Especially considering that Terrance showed no signs of stopping, causing several teachers to look on with strange expressions. They calcted the credits Terrance had earned just from Altaria alone¡ªcredits that would take most students six months, even one or two years, to umte.

    Breaking records often came with extra rewards.

    The academy convened a temporary meeting to discuss Terrance¡¯s progress. This student, who had returned after a year¡¯s absence, had surprised everyone.

    ¡°Forrest, what¡¯s that look on your face?¡± Teresa teasingly asked a man.¡°Nothing,¡± Forrest replied gruffly.

    ¡°Terrance from your ss has started challenging the trial grounds and has been racking up credits like crazy,¡± Julian said with a chuckle.

    ¡°As his homeroom teacher, shouldn¡¯t you be happy?¡±

    Forrest snorted. He hadn¡¯t expected a simple reminder to lead Terrance to stir up the entire academy. Even the management couldn¡¯t help but step in to ask about the situation.

    Although the resources behind these credits weren¡¯t much for the academy, Terrance was amassing credits at a terrifying rate. Each of his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s strength far exceeded that of his peers, and in less than a month, he had umted more credits than most students would over four years.

    With such a huge amount of resources umting on one person, it was no wonder the academy¡¯s higher-ups were paying attention.

    Forrest felt a mix of emotions¡ªthe student he had anticipated would excel in the field of Pok¨¦mon breeding had unexpectedly achieved such a high level of aplishment in the Trainer field.

    ncing at Julian, Forrest knew that Terrance had spent ample time training battle skills under his guidance.

    And then there was Teresa, who had imparted concepts of coordination and breeding. Meanwhile, he, the homeroom teacher, had mainly focused on teaching the standard foundational knowledge.

    Forrest couldn¡¯t help but feel that there was a huge gap between them.

    Several teachers sitting nearby looked at the strange trio with smiles and shook their heads helplessly. At that moment, an elderly woman cleared her throat and said, ¡°Since he wants to challenge, let him do it. It¡¯s not as though the academycks resources. We should be d to have such an outstanding student appear in the academy.¡±

    Victor, that old man, really has an eye for talent.

    The academy had finally produced a Trainer with real promise, moreover he seems to be from humble beginnings.

    After a moment of contemtion, the elderly woman asked, ¡°Now, where were we?¡±

    A man in a suit and sses responded, ¡°Dean, we must recruit Terrance into the academy¡¯s club. In a few years, he could aim for the Champion League, and in ten years, he might even be one of the Elite Four. It¡¯s essential to prepare him mentally for it.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. He¡¯s already nning to graduate and is applying to follow the Gym Leader route,¡± Julian replied.

    And then¡­ the teachers started arguing again.

    ¡°The Gym Trainer assessment is extremely difficult. Ever since the academy was founded, fewer than five graduates have ever passed, and even then, it took them years,¡± said the man in the suit.

    ¡°Our academy¡¯s club is just starting out and needs a talented Trainer. As someone from our own academy, Terrance would be the perfect fit.¡±

    Teresa calmly replied, ¡°As teachers, it¡¯s better to respect the students¡¯ own wishes. We shouldn¡¯t be making life ns on their behalf.¡±

    One of the teachers in charge of the club retorted, ¡°He¡¯s still just a kid; what does he know? This is all for his own good. Once he gains fame in the Champion League or even bes a top candidate for the Elite Four, he¡¯ll understand which path benefits him the most. Gyms may sound impressive, but there are only about ten that are truly well-known; the rest struggle even with basic operations. I don¡¯t rmend it.¡±

    A debate broke out between the teachers who were close to Terrance, led by Julian, and the teachers from the newly established club. Neither side was willing to yield.

    Finally, the old Dean of Crown Academy sighed and said, ¡°Terrance was rmended by Master Victor, who also agreed to respect Terrance¡¯s wishes, so let¡¯s not push him. The club can take things one step at a time, and besides, a Gym isn¡¯t something that¡¯s out of reach.¡±

    The Dean looked at Forrest and said, ¡°You¡¯re Terrance¡¯s homeroom teacher, aren¡¯t you? Go ask him about his ns. If he intends to apply for a Gym in Sinnoh, the academy can offer him some support. If it¡¯s in another region, then he¡¯ll have to manage on his own.¡±

    Forrest¡¯s heart skipped a beat, remembering the Dean¡¯s close friendship with Bertha, one of the Sinnoh¡¯s Elite Four. He understood the underlying meaning behind her words: no matter what, Terrance would forever carry the academy¡¯sbel. Whether he joined the club or became a Gym Leader, the fact that he was nurtured by Crown Academy couldn¡¯t be changed.

    With the Dean¡¯s words, the teachers stopped discussing Terrance¡¯s path and shifted their focus to Terrance himself.

    These credits would surely allow Terrance to make yet another big leap forward!

    With proper use of the resources these credits could bring, applying to establish a Gym wasn¡¯t entirely out of reach.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    That same day, Forrest invited Terrance to discuss his ns for establishing the Gym.

    He subtly hinted that setting up a Gym in Sinnoh would receive the academy¡¯s support. But to Forrest¡¯s surprise, Terrance was resolute¡ªhe had already decided on the Gym¡¯s location.

    What Forrest didn¡¯t know was that Terrance had alreadyid the groundwork to establish a Gym in Hoenn, centering it around Pok¨¦mon Contests. This approach would not only align well with Terrance¡¯s interests in the long run but might also be easier to implement than in Sinnoh.

    ¡°If that¡¯s all, I¡¯ll head back to challenge the Tower of Confusion¡­¡±

    With that, Terrance bid farewell to Teacher Forrest. His Castform, Mismagius, Arcanine, and Beautifly still had plenty of room to grow. Each challenge theypleted meant more credits, and while Terrance had already acquired arge sum of cash through coborations with severalpanies, the resources that could be exchanged for these credits were both diverse and something that can save him a lot of trouble. Why not make the most of it?

    Terrance had also figured out how he¡¯d use these credits to improve himself and further his Gym ns. And for his Bug-type Pok¨¦mon dilemma? Credits could easily be exchanged for a promising Pok¨¦mon egg. With the numerous Pok¨¦mon in the academy, there was no shortage of Pok¨¦mon eggs¡ªplus, there were other channels in the academy that he didn¡¯t even know of yet.

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 Chapter 345: Racking up credits

    Generally speaking, the section on the academywork where students can use credits to exchange for Pok¨¦mon Eggs is usually nk. Terrance had been curious about this at first, but he eventually received an answer from other teachers.

    The academy¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Eggs are not avable for open exchange. The origins of these eggs vary; they may be offspring from Pok¨¦mon bred by the academy, or they could be the offspring of Pok¨¦mon belonging to staff members such as teachers. But, for various reasons, these staff members may choose to submit the eggs to the academy, entrusting them with finding suitable owners for the young Pok¨¦mon.

    Not every student can exchange for a Pok¨¦mon Egg. It also depends on the origins of the egg. For instance, if a teacher¡¯s Pok¨¦mon produces an offspring, and the teacher does not intend to raise it, they may want to find a Trainer with potential or someone who will care for the young Pok¨¦mon properly. Naturally, they cannot just give it to anyone, so the process usually requires students to submit a request. The academy then evaluates the student¡¯s qualifications and requirements to find matching eggs. If there¡¯s an egg avable, the student is in luck; if not, there¡¯s no other option.

    The academy has a wide variety of Pok¨¦mon. For example, the Sunlight House is filled with Grass-Type and Fire-Type Pok¨¦mon, the Gravity Room is home to Pok¨¦mon skilled in gravity-based moves, and there are Pok¨¦mon in the Haunted House, therge Power Room, and various artificialkes.

    One day, Terrance submitted a request to exchange for a Pok¨¦mon Egg.

    This wasn¡¯t something Terrance initially nned. While surveying the area around Farbor Town, he intended to capture a wild Pok¨¦mon. But, starting with Altaria, he began having his Pok¨¦mon earn credits. As he watched his credit bnce steadily increase, Terrance finally had a sudden realization.

    The academy¡¯s Pok¨¦mon are all raised and cared for by professional Breeders, so they have potential absolutely no worse than wild Pok¨¦mon. Talented wild Pok¨¦mon are few and far between, extremely rare to encounter. If a Trainer can capture a talented wild Pok¨¦mon, without exaggeration, it can save them a decade of hard work.

    In some ways, Terrance has been lucky. Altaria¡¯s talent speaks for itself, Misdreavus is also quite gifted and has had its potential fully developed in the Haunted House, Growlithe was raised by the Jenny family and has excellent bloodline, and while Castform¡¯s innate talent is unknown, the opportunities it has encountered have given it unlimited potential.

    However, Terrance¡¯s good fortune is also due to his keen eye. An ignorant rookie, even if they encountered an excellent Pok¨¦mon, wouldn¡¯t recognize it or cherish it. But Terrance is different. His breeding skills far exceed those of his peers, and the experiences he has umted, step by step, cannot bepared to those of an ordinary Trainer. That¡¯s why he was able to seize these opportunities and save himself many years of hard workpared to other Trainers.¡°Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Burmy¡­¡± Terrance nced at his submitted application and hesitated.

    These four Bug-type Pok¨¦mon aremon across the Sinnoh Region, often dismissed by rookie Trainers. He wasn¡¯t sure if the academy would have eggs for such Pok¨¦mon, but they reproduce quickly. Beedrill¡¯s venom and Butterfree¡¯s scales also have their uses, so the academy might breed them. After all, he had seen Butterfree and Beautifly flying in the academy¡¯s garden.

    ¡°If they do have them, these would likely be the lowest-value Pok¨¦mon Eggs¡­¡± Terrance thought with an odd expression, suspecting that the staff responsible for this process probably never expected a student would request a Caterpie egg.

    Such a weird student, he might be the only one. If anyone found out, he might even be the subject of ridicule¡­

    ¡°With the academy¡¯s resources at hand, I can increase the variety of Bug-type Pok¨¦mon.¡±

    Terrance took a deep breath. At the beginning stages, relying on Pok¨¦mon like Butterfree and Beautifly to support a Gym would be enough, but if he wanted to develop it into an iconic Gym like Petalburg Gym in Hoenn, renowned throughout the entire region, he needed more than just a few tricks up his sleeve.

    ¡°Venonat, Paras, Surskit¡­¡±

    ¡°These Pok¨¦mon are also good options, though they¡¯ll be a bit harder to raise than some of the others.¡±

    Terrance submitted his application for them as well.

    These choices aligned with Terrance¡¯s expectations, but he also filtered out some Pok¨¦mon that didn¡¯t suit his ns.

    In addition, he finally made up his mind and requested for another batch, this time Pok¨¦mon with significant potential, though they would take quite a bit of effort to raise.

    ¡°Pineco, Spinarak, Nincada, Skorupi¡­¡±

    As for Pok¨¦mon like Scyther, Pinsir, and Heracross, Terrance thought it over and figured that exchanging credits for them would be extremely expensive. The ideal number of Bug-types he envisioned was around five, maybe a bit more, but not too many. A single Scyther could be worth as much as dozens of Caterpie, if not more. Weighing the cost-effectiveness, he decided to pass.

    Besides, these powerful Pok¨¦mon, which are naturally strong even without evolving, also take more time and effort to raisepared to ordinary Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°I¡¯ve submitted requests for Bug-type Pok¨¦monmon in three maind. I wonder if the academy could source some from Unova or even Kalos¡­.¡±

    Terrance paused in silence. He realized he¡¯d submitted quite a lot of requests. If the academy actually approved them all, he¡¯d have to narrow down his selection.

    ¡°Oh well, I¡¯ve already sent so many; a few more won¡¯t hurt. If they can¡¯t get them, that¡¯s fine too. But if they can, it¡¯ll give me more options!¡± With determination, Terrance submitted a few additional requests for Bug-types from far-off regions.

    After all that, Terrance had no idea that he¡¯d thrown the academywork¡¯s staff into disarray. He simply resumed his journey to rack up more credits.

    Altaria, Tower of Despair, 30th floor. Tower of Confusion, 8th floor.

    These impressive achievements left all the students speechless. A fewpetitive types couldn¡¯t even count how many times they¡¯d wanted to challenge Terrance and have a battle with him.

    During this time, faced with countless questions and attempts at small talk, Terrance was mentally and physically exhausted. Too tired to deal with it all, he sped up the pace of his challenges, immersing himself fully in the battles.

    After these, he still had the Gym assessment awaiting him.

    With Beautifly, Mismagius, Arcanine, and Castform taking turns in battles, Terrance kept challenging opponents non-stop, and his reputation in the academy grew rapidly as his crazy antics became more and more exaggerated in the rumors.

    And with a bit of push from the academy, Terrance¡¯s poprity subtly gained momentum to be the ¡°top student¡± of Crown Academy.

    As for Terrance himself, he didn¡¯t really care about these things. When he was immersed in the challenges, Terrance seemed to forget about time. Finally, one day, he received a reply to his application.

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 Chapter 346: Choosing the PokÃ©mon Eggs

    ¡°Teacher Forrest, why do you need to take me there?¡± Terrance asked, surprised.

    ¡°If I could, I¡¯d let you go on your own. But Pok¨¦mon Day Care is off-limits to students. Even though you¡¯re a bit special¡­ rules are still rules.¡± Forrest replied with a hint of annoyance; he didn¡¯t want to waste time on this either.

    There were quite a few Pok¨¦mon Eggs that fit the criteria for Terrance¡¯s request, but the number was too much. Feeling helpless, the staff member contacted him, and Terrance submitted a request that he will choose one himself¡­

    This kind of unprecedented request put the staff member in a tough spot, but given Terrance¡¯s reputation at the academy, as an exception, he was granted permission to go to Pok¨¦mon Day Care to select the egg.

    However, the environment where Pok¨¦mon Eggs are kept in Day Care is carefully chosen. To prevent inexperienced students from causing damage here, they are generally not allowed to enter. Only teachers with a Breeder license are responsible for management.

    But Terrance wasn¡¯t just any student¡­ He had his own insights into Pok¨¦mon Egg studies,parable to some of the Day Care staff. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have insisted on picking his own egg from among such a huge number with such confidence.

    Still, since he was technically a student, Teacher Forrest had to apany him for the selection.

    Pok¨¦mon Day Care, as its name suggests, resembles a small manor where Pok¨¦mon eggs of different types are divided into rooms in different areas. The interior decoration and the surrounding environment are both carefully considered.

    ¡°The Bug-Type Pok¨¦mon Eggs are the most numerous here, with arge portion being Caterpie and Burmy eggs,¡± Forrest exined.¡°Take Butterfree, for example. The academy has spots suitable for them to stay year-round. These Pok¨¦mon add to the scenery on campus, though some still choose to leave. The academy is tolerant with those Butterfree, allowing them freedom, but the ones that stay often have their offspring here. The academy takes care of hatching them, raising them until they¡¯re independent, and then lets them decide whether to stay or go.¡±

    Terrance understood now, though that was just for Caterpie. If it were Scyther, the academy likely wouldn¡¯t be so tolerant, raising them and then releasing them? Terrance shook his head, dismissing the unrealistic thought.

    ¡°If you want to exchange for a Caterpie egg, honestly, it¡¯s a headache. Since we introduced the egg exchange program, you¡¯re the first to ask.¡± Forrest shot Terrance a look.

    A Caterpie¡­ a Pok¨¦mon that the academy doesn¡¯t mind if it stays or leaves, yet assigning a specific credit value to its egg would be difficult. Too high or too low would be equally problematic.

    Terrance chuckled. ¡°Let¡¯s just look at the eggs first.¡±

    Standing outside any of the rooms, Terrance could see the neatly arranged eggs. As he stepped inside, rows of elegant wooden racks disyed eggs with varied patterns and colors, filling his view.

    Together with Teacher Forrest, he entered the Bug-Type Pok¨¦mon Egg room. Ignoring the dazzling array of eggs before him, Terrance began to focus. Despite therge number of eggs, he could distinguish certain qualities by examining their color, size, and texture.

    Beforeing to pick an egg, Terrance had done a lot of extra study on top of what he already knew.

    ¡°So, are you shocked?¡± Forrest chuckled as he noticed Terrance¡¯s slight change in expression; it wasn¡¯t often he saw Terrance with such an expression.

    ¡°Somewhat, yes. Teacher Forrest, are there only Caterpie and Wurmple eggs in this room?¡± Terrance asked, taking a deep breath as he looked at the room full of Pok¨¦mon Eggs. The number of Bug-Type eggs was far greater than he had imagined, much more than the Grass-Type egg storage room¡­

    As expected of Bug-Types, renowned for their high reproduction rate¡­

    ¡°Oh, I remember there¡¯s also Weedle, but it¡¯s a bit further inside.¡±

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll start choosing,¡± Terrance said.

    ¡°Need my help?¡± Forrest offered.

    Terrance suddenly paused. ¡°Teacher Forrest, maybe we should look at thesest. I remember the receipt mentioned there were other eggs that meet the requirements.¡±

    Besides Caterpie, Weedle, and Wurmple, Terrance had also applied for some rarer Bug-Types that were hard to find in the wild. Although the academy didn¡¯t have most of them, there were one or two exceptions, and he wanted to see those first.

    ¡°Hmm¡­ all right, follow me,¡± Forrest said.

    They soon entered an adjacent room, where there were fewer eggs, and the environment was entirely different.

    ¡°Some of these eggs belong to students and aren¡¯t part of the academy, so they can¡¯t be exchanged. Let me first show you the Pineco egg.¡±

    Terrance nodded and followed him to a wooden rack, where a dark green-patterned Pok¨¦mon egg was ced. It had a rather profound feel.

    ¡°Pineco, huh? The egg¡¯s color is quite nice, and the patterns look normal. The arrangements for its hatching and storage have been done appropriately.¡± Terrance nodded,¡± This Pineco shouldn¡¯t be a Pok¨¦mon from the academy, right?¡±

    Forrest replied, ¡°It¡¯s the egg of a Pok¨¦mon of Battle ss¡¯ Teacher Seita. He¡¯s agreed to let a suitable student raise it, and you meet the criteria.¡±

    Terrance was tempted.

    After evolving into Forretress, it could move freely even without using its limbs. Because it is a Steel type, academic theory suggests that it uses Thunder Wave to assist in its movement.

    Unlike typical Bug-Types, Forretress had unique qualities.

    ¡°Spinning, bouncing, and rolling.¡± Thinking of Forretress¡¯ battle style, Terrance was satisfied. This is one of the foundations of excellent coordination capabilities, and they can bebined with moves to show a variety of clever movebos.

    Electric-Type and Steel-Type moves both appealed to Terrance as well.

    If the Gym needed a strong Pok¨¦mon to watch over it, Forretress undoubtedly had the potential.

    ¡°This egg shows no ws; it¡¯s been well-cared for. Its parents must have also been quite excellent,¡± Terrance thought to himself.

    ¡°Teacher Forrest, I¡¯ll exchange for this egg.¡±

    ¡°Oh? You¡¯ve decided? Very well, Pineco it is.¡± Forrest nodded. ¡°It¡¯s a good choice.¡±

    Terrance nodded. Although Pineco was a carnivorous Pok¨¦mon and a bit challenging to raise, small bugs weren¡¯t that expensive, and with proper adjustments, they¡¯d be nutritious enough, which was within Terrance¡¯s means.

    ¡°Teacher Forrest, let¡¯s go see the Spinarak egg next.¡±

    ¡­..

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 Chapter 347: Suddenly became a Bug Catcher

    The pattern on the Spinarak egg was light green, with traces of yellow edging. Terrance observed it for a moment and found it quite appealing.

    There was no doubt that the Pok¨¦mon Eggs in the academy¡¯s breeding area were very well cared for. Aside from the Pok¨¦mon that the League specifically prepared for rookie Trainers, they should be considered as top-notch.

    ¡°Are you going to exchange for this one too?¡± asked Forrest.

    ¡°Yes, this one too,¡± Terrance nodded.

    Spinarak is a Bug and Poison-type Pok¨¦mon, and its evolution, Ariados, shares the same types.

    Ariados¡¯ silk can be said to be the toughest among all Bug-type Pok¨¦mon, possessing considerable breeding value, which is exactly what Terrance values.

    ¡°All right, Pineco and a Spinarak¡ªtwo Pok¨¦mon Eggs,¡± Forrest said. With the credits Terrance has recently earned, exchanging for two Pok¨¦mon Eggs is far from emptying him out. Observing Terrance¡¯s eager expression, Forrest coughed and led him onward to continue watching.

    ¡°There are only two Paras eggs?¡± As they approached the next set of Pok¨¦mon Eggs, Terrance frowned.

    Compared to the Pineco and Spinarak eggs, the two Paras eggs were much more ordinary. They were only slightly above average, which wasn¡¯t very satisfying to him.At this level, it¡¯s better to capture them from the wild.

    ¡°Paras are bred by the academy specifically for their spores. There are a lot of them, as they¡¯re raised in batches.,¡± Forrest exined, noticing Terrance¡¯s confusion.

    Terrance understood and decided not to consider the two Paras Eggs.

    Compared to the Pineco and Spinarak eggs, these Paras eggs were inherently inferior. Topensate for this throughter efforts and training, it will require more effort.

    Terrance was looking for Pok¨¦mon suitable for the Gym, so he couldn¡¯t choose based purely on personal preferences.

    ¡°You applied for a Pok¨¦mon from the Unova, Kalos, and Al regions, and there is only one Pok¨¦mon Egg avable. Its owner originally hadn¡¯t nned to submit it to the academy, but they changed their mind at thest minute.¡±

    ¡°Only one, huh¡­¡± Terrance was startled, then shook his head. With the climate differences among regions like Kanto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, Pok¨¦mon coexisting was possible. But in Sinnoh, Unova Pok¨¦mon were rarely found.

    If there is one, it must have been caught in one of those regions and brought back to Crown Academy by someone.

    To stumble upon one by chance is already considered lucky for Terrance.

    ¡°A Scatterbug, huh¡­¡±

    He looked at the Pok¨¦mon Egg with its ck, sleek patterns, examining it closely.

    ¡°You¡¯re familiar with this Pok¨¦mon, right?¡±

    Terrance nodded. Indeed, this Pok¨¦mon was quite unique, and he was very curious.

    After evolving into Vivillon, Scatterbug¡¯s wings have unique patterns and colors that vary depending on its habitat. Professors theorize that this is due to the influence of climate and environment, and not all patterns have been discovered yet by humans. Moreover, Vivillon is also a beautiful Pok¨¦mon, not inferior to Beautifly. ?aN¨¯B???

    In some ways, it¡¯s even rarer than Beautifly. With dozens of patterns in different colors, and not being too difficult to catch, many collectors go to great lengths to capture and breed them, all in pursuit of gathering Vivillon with wings in every unique color pattern.

    ¡°I wonder what color the wings of this Scatterbug will be when it evolves¡­¡± Terrance mused with slight interest.

    Ice Snow Pattern, Sun Pattern, Ocean Pattern, Sandstorm Pattern, Fancy Pattern, and many more¡­

    The powder covering Scatterbug¡¯s body helps it regte its temperature, allowing it to thrive in any region and climate. It¡¯s not found around here purely because Kalos, where this Pok¨¦mon originates from, is too far away. When residents here travel to Kalos, they usually opt for flight over cruise to save time.

    ¡°I could raise one!¡± Terrance thought.

    This Scatterbug¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Egg was also quite good; it had been well-preserved with no issues, and the parental genes were outstanding. It seems that as long as it¡¯s the offspring of a Pok¨¦mon owned by an academy teacher, there aren¡¯t many with major defects.

    This egg was definitely superior to those raised by the academy just to gather some resources.

    ¡°I¡¯ll take this one too,¡± Terrance confirmed.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Forrest replied.

    The two then circled back to the Hoenn region¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Eggs, where a blue-patterned egg caught Terrance¡¯s eye.

    ¡°I want to exchange for this Surskit¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Egg as well,¡± Terrance said after a moment to Forrest.

    Surskit, which evolves into Masquerain, can use Water and Ice-type moves both before and after evolution, making it a unique Bug-type Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°If I¡¯m setting up a Bug-type Gym, I¡¯ll probably face plenty of Fire-type Pok¨¦mon, so raising a Masquerain sounds interesting,¡± Terrance thought, narrowing his eyes.

    Aside from that, there were also Pok¨¦mon Eggs of Volbeat, Illumise, and Kricketot, but they didn¡¯t quite satisfy Terrance.

    Aside from the Surskit¡¯s Egg, there was also a Venonat¡¯s Egg that looked promising, but because it belonged to a student, Terrance didn¡¯t have permission to exchange for it.

    At this point, Terrance had exchanged for four Pok¨¦mon Eggs: Pineco, Spinarak, Scatterbug, and Surskit.

    ¡°Are you satisfied now?¡± Forrest asked.

    ¡°Very satisfied, but I¡¯d like to exchange for a few more,¡± Terrance replied with a smile.

    Forrest understood Terrance¡¯s purpose in exchanging for these Pok¨¦mon Eggs and didn¡¯t say much, letting him continue his selection.

    ¡°Exchanging for this many Pok¨¦mon Eggs means it¡¯ll take at least a year to raise them all.¡±

    ¡°I know. Building the Gym isn¡¯t a short-term project anyway, so I¡¯ll have time to raise them during the process,¡± Terrance said. ¡°As long as I don¡¯t exchange for any rare or unique items, the credits won¡¯t run out too quickly. They are perfect for raising them and exchanging for the resources needed for their growth.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t need them to grow enough to stand on their own in the short term; as long as they can handle routine challenges, that¡¯s enough. In the future, when facing many challengers, they¡¯ll gradually grow through realbat.¡±

    With that, Terrance started looking at Wurmple¡¯s Eggs.

    As Hoenn¡¯s Bug-type Gym, there was no way he could go without a Wurmple¡ªit¡¯s an iconic Pok¨¦mon of the region!

    In the end, Terrance exchanged for two Wurmple Eggs, one Caterpie Egg, and one Weedle Egg.

    Together with the previous four, he now had a total of eight Pok¨¦mon Eggs.

    ¡°That¡¯s quite a few¡­¡± Terrance scratched his head.

    With so many Bug-type Pok¨¦mon, once they all hatched, he¡¯d practically be a Bug Catcher!

    However, it was all within Terrance¡¯s capability. After establishing the Gym, arge garden for Pok¨¦mon to live in would be built within it, serving as a habitat for Bug-type Pok¨¦mon. This initial batch of Bug-type Pok¨¦mon would be the foundation, with more toe in the future.

    Besides, Terrance didn¡¯t n to raise them all on his own. Hiring Breeders, asking for help from teachers and ssmates, and teaching the children at Old Green House breeder knowledge were all part of his n. Terrance¡¯s role would be to guide these Pok¨¦mon in a battle style suited to the future Farbor Gym, i.e. nning their growth trajectory and training directions!

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 Chapter 348: Galladeâ€™s ownership

    Terrance exchanged for eight Pok¨¦mon Eggs before stopping.

    It wasn¡¯t because he was satisfied, but because the academy only had this many Pok¨¦mon Eggs that met his requirements.

    He would have liked to get Pok¨¦mon like Shuckle and Larvesta, but unfortunately, they weren¡¯t avable.

    With such a significant haul, Terrance was already very pleased.

    For the time being, the Pok¨¦mon Eggs will be taken care of by the academy and they are also in charge of incubating them. Once these Bug-Type Pok¨¦mon hatch, Terrance could pick them up.

    Until then, Terrance continued to challenge the trial grounds.

    ¡­

    ¡­

    The dean called over the two people in charge of the Tower of Confusion and the Tower of Despair to ask about Terrance¡¯s progress.Several teachers familiar with Terrance were also present, discussing his recent actions.

    Lucas thought for a moment and said, ¡°That Altaria of his is far stronger than a typical Altaria, both in physique and in the concentration of its energy¡ªespecially its Dragon-Type energy, which is frighteningly pure. The Altaria that Ditto transformed into couldn¡¯t even withstand a single breath from it.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s more¡­¡± Lucas hesitated, unsure how to phrase it. ¡°When facing the move of Altarias that Ditto transformed into, his Altaria used a technique I couldn¡¯t understand¡­ It actually erased the iing moves from all directions, creating enough opportunity for a Dragon Dance, and then went on to crush them.¡±

    ¡°Strange, very strange¡­¡±

    The old dean nodded, gesturing for him to continue.

    ¡°Beautifly has also improved greatly since its challengesst year. I reviewed the videos of his previous challenges, and Beautifly has undergone many changes. Though it doesn¡¯t have the physique of Altaria, it managed to reach the 9th floor of the Tower of Confusion. Although it took two attempts, it¡¯s still unbelievable.¡±

    ¡°During the second challenge, Beautifly used something simr to Silver Powder, but that can¡¯t hide its terrifying control. The Beautifly that Ditto transformed into was practically toyed with by it.¡±

    ¡°Well, that¡¯s no surprise. Terrance¡¯s Beautifly won him the title of Top Coordinator at this year¡¯s Hoenn Grand Festival, and he even defeated a Top Coordinator from Sinnoh in the finals,¡± added Teresa.

    The other teachers went silent.

    Compared to Altaria, the smaller and more agile Beautifly was indeed better suited to challenge the Tower of Confusion.

    ¡°Sigh, let¡¯s not talk about that Mismagius. It must have used an illusion skill, right? The Ditto transformed into Mismagius definitely doesn¡¯t have that ability¡­ It even managed to reach the 7th floor in a short period of time. If it weren¡¯t for therge number of opponents, it would have almost made it to the 8th floor.¡± ??

    ¡°In the haunted house, there are probably very few Ghost-Type Pok¨¦mon whose illusion skills can rival that of Mismagius, and it might not be surpassed even in the next five or ten years,¡± remarked the teacher in charge of the Haunted House.

    ¡°And then there¡¯s Arcanine¡­ well, it also reached the 7th floor, but only after three attempts. Out of all of Terrance¡¯s Pok¨¦mon, Arcanine ended up the most miserable during each challenge, and each time it returned covered in wounds¡­¡±

    ¡°But it still intimidated the Dittos, who would rather face Beautifly or Altaria than go against Arcanine again,¡± Lucas said with a wry smile.

    ¡°As for Castform¡­ I can¡¯t quite understand it. At first, the Dittos didn¡¯t know its abilities and used Rain Dance, which only boosted Castform¡¯s power. With Hydro Pump, it easily swept through its opponents.¡±

    ¡°In the end, the Dittos realized this Castform was exceptionally strong in rainy weather, so they tried to stop it by using Sunny Day. But even with six Dittos using Sunny Day at once, they couldn¡¯t overpower Castform¡¯s Rain Dance.¡±

    ¡°It wasn¡¯t until the 7th floor that Castform, overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents, finally ran out of stamina and was suppressed by the Sunny Day weather.¡±

    Beautifly, 9th floor; Altaria, 8th floor; Mismagius, Arcanine, and Castform, 7th floor!

    Any one of these Pok¨¦mon could be the ace for a graduating student and even sweep through most of the students of Graduation ss. Terrance had unexpectedly reached this level of strength in just a year!

    Even Julian only began to fully realize Terrance¡¯s potential through his recent challenges.

    ¡°The situation in the Tower of Despair is simr,¡± said Old Man Takamatsu. ¡°After Altaria reached the 30th floor, Arcanine made it to the 23rd, Beautifly stopped at the 22nd, Mismagius at the 21st, and Castform at the 20th. He probably has the strength to go further, but he stopped because there was no more credit reward.¡±

    The teachers now had a rough understanding of Terrance¡¯s strength.

    Julian said, ¡°He should have no trouble participating in the Champion League. Thirteen-year-old Champion League participants are rare, but not unheard of. He absolutely has the skills.¡±

    ¡°Tch, are you trying to take credit? I remember you were the one in charge of hisbat training.¡±

    Julian gave a small huff, remaining silent.

    ¡°The main topic today is Terrance¡¯s application for graduation, along with his proposal to establish a Gym,¡± the dean said.

    ¡°I¡¯ve already informed my assistant to prepare the Gym Trainer application form. Now we just need Terrance¡¯s signature.¡±

    The difficulty in applying for a Gym Trainer position lies in the application channels; ordinary people cannot apply directly to the League. However, having an academy background, along with the old dean being a close friend of the current Sinnoh Elite Four, the academy also has strong ties with Pok¨¦mon Contests and the Breeder Association. It can be said to be a huge force in Hoenn, so naturally, their connections are impressive.

    Even if Terrance wanted to establish a Gym in Hoenn, the academy could help contact the Hoenn League.

    This cooperation with the League is the result of years of partnership.

    ¡°To apply for a Gym, a Trainer needs six Pok¨¦mon and a Trainer license as basic requirements. It seems Terrance doesn¡¯t yet have six Pok¨¦mon, so he may need to wait for his exchanged Pok¨¦mon Eggs to hatch. One of them, a Wurmple, is on the verge of hatching,¡± said Teresa.

    However, Teresa hesitated, then added, ¡°But I have a suggestion.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡± The dean looked at this teacher, who hade all the way from Kalos. The dean wasn¡¯t fully aware of Teresa¡¯s background; she hade to work at the academy at someone else¡¯s rmendation.

    ¡°There used to be a Ralts here at the academy with a strange disease that Terrance has been caring for. They¡¯ve formed a deep bond over time. That Ralts has since evolved into Gade, and I suggest letting Terrance take Gade to continue raising it,¡± Teresa said. ¡°I think it¡¯s what Gade wants as well.¡±

    She had also looked after Gade over the past year, and it was clear how much it cared for Terrance. If Terrance were to graduate, Gade would be heartbroken. Much of Gade¡¯s recent effort seemed to stem from its desire for Terrance¡¯s recognition.

    For Gade, Terrance was someone who has given it a new life.

    So, after some consideration, Teresa shared her thoughts. Only a few individuals, including the dean, had the authority to decide on the ownership of academy Pok¨¦mon.

    Hearing this, Julian nodded in agreement.

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 Chapter 349: Graduation and assessment

    When discussing the matter of Gade¡¯s ownership, the old dean sighed, ¡°Did this happen again?¡±

    There were many Pok¨¦mon at the academy without Trainers, which normally wasn¡¯t a big deal. However, these Pok¨¦mon interacted with the students frequently, which sometimes led toplications.

    Situations where academy Pok¨¦mon formed bonds with students over time weren¡¯t rare anymore.

    Handling such cases was rather troublesome. If all the academy¡¯s Pok¨¦mon were eventually taken by students, things would turn messy.

    The dean fell silent, then said, ¡°If that Gade is willing to go with Terrance, let him tame it.¡±

    Everyone supported it.

    Terrance wasn¡¯t an ordinary student, and Gade would be in good hands with him. This was also a gesture of goodwill from the academy.

    If Terrance decided to take Gade, he would have no choice but to owe the academy a favor.

    ¡°I¡¯ll take care of this matter,¡± said Teresa.¡­

    One of the Bug-type Pok¨¦mon that Terrance applied for has already hatched¡ªWurmple.

    After capturing Wurmple with a new Pok¨¦ Ball, he began considering how to raise it.

    Raising a Bug-type Pok¨¦mon was simple, and Wurmple was especially straightforward.

    With experience raising Beautifly, Terrance was quite adept at this.

    Wurmple usually feeds on leaves and, when a bit older, can drink tree sap. But at Crown Academy, there was no shortage of nutritious food for the Wurmple.

    Even Beautifly hadn¡¯t enjoyed such luxuries initially.

    Tree sap is essentially water enriched with dissolved minerals and nutrients, so creating an even better diet for Wurmple was easy for Terrance.

    This nutritious food would quickly allow Wurmple to gather enough energy to evolve.

    The first Pok¨¦mon of the Bug-type Gym: Wurmple.

    By now, Terrance had already received Teacher Teresa¡¯s message about Gade.

    However, he hadn¡¯t yet approached Gade.

    ¡°Give it some time. Let it challenge the Tower of Confusion and the Tower of Despair, and once it reaches a level it¡¯s satisfied with, it will likelye to you on its own,¡± Julian had said, shaking his head to stop Terrance from seeking out Gade.

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Terrance remained silent.

    Gade, seeing Terrance¡¯s outstanding performance after returning, leading five Pok¨¦mon to sweep through the Tower of Despair, seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied. ?

    Especially after losing to Altaria, Gade intensified its training even further.

    Challenge!

    Gade began training harder and more diligently, continuously challenging the Tower of Confusion and the Tower of Despair during the time Terrance was challenging; it also didn¡¯t remain idle.

    ording to Teacher Julian, Gade would only stop challenging ande to Terrance once it deemed itself worthy to follow him.

    ¡°Let it be.¡±

    As he tended to the recently hatched Wurmple, Terrance sighed, admiring Gade¡¯s tenacity.

    With its current strength, it was already ahead of most Pok¨¦mon.

    ¡°The academy has entrusted Gade to me¡­ I will ensure it finds its true purpose,¡± Terrance resolved.

    Gade had now reached the 20th floor of the Tower of Despair.

    Without Terrance¡¯smands, Castform, who wasn¡¯t carrying Mystic Water and Damp Rock, was defeated.

    However, faced with the Mismagius that followed, Gade, relying solely on the simple moves Teleport and sh, found itself in a tough battle and has yet to break through.

    Even without Mismagius¡¯s endless illusions disrupting it, just locking onto Mismagius and hitting it with a sh was a challenge for Gade.

    In the Tower of Confusion, Gade had reached the 6th floor and continued to push forward.

    ¡°The Caterpie¡¯s Pok¨¦mon Egg is close to hatching as well, but I can¡¯t wait any longer.¡±

    Recalling Wurmple back into its Pok¨¦ Ball, Terrance stood up and went to visit Teacher Forrest.

    ¡°I spent over half a month in Farbor Town, two months securing contracts with variouspanies, and more time at the academy¡­ I¡¯ve dyed for too long,¡± Terrance said with a wry smile.

    ¡°If I stay another month, half a year will have passed since the Grand Festival ended.¡±

    ¡°I just received the Gym assessment notice, so I have to leave now.¡±

    After exining his purpose to Teacher Forrest, he agreed to handle it right away. Terrance had already submitted his graduation application beforepleting the trials and had also signed on his Gym application. Now that the official notification for the Gym assessment has been received, as soon as the academy verifies his status as a graduate, he will be ready to undertake the assessment.

    The Gym Trainer assessment notice arrived sooner than expected, only a few days after he signed the paperwork. The academy¡¯s efficiency was indeed impressive.

    Terrance didn¡¯t have time to dwell on it. Before leaving the academy, he had a long list of things to exin.

    Only one of his eight Pok¨¦mon Eggs had hatched, with seven remaining unhatched, and he wouldn¡¯t have the time to care for these little ones.

    For the Gym Trainer assessment, he had to go to Ever Grande City in Hoenn personally.

    ¡°I can ask Teacher Teresa to help with taking care of the newly hatched Pok¨¦mon, and Akon can look after them for a while afterward.¡±

    Terrance had used up all his credits. This huge amount of credits that can be exchanged for resources, Terrance had used them all on these eight Pok¨¦mon.

    With abundant food and nutrients, they would grow under optimal conditions and build a solid foundation.

    As for training, Terrance wasn¡¯t in a rush.

    Wurmple, Caterpie, Weedle and Scatterbug could wait until they grow and evolve to their final stage before starting their specialized training. After all, they grow up too fast, so in the early stages, he just need to ensure they have enough nutrition.

    Pineco, Spinarak, and Surskit take a bit longer to grow, so Akon just needs to feed them the appropriate food and nutrients regrly, as well as have them perform the most basic training.

    For example, practice the uracy of String Shot, learn how to wrap and pull things with String Shot ¨C these are basic training exercises.

    Terrance has already prepared aplete diet n and basic training methods for these eight Pok¨¦mon. Akon doesn¡¯t need to put much effort into this, especially during the first half-month after the Pok¨¦mon hatch, when they don¡¯t need any training at all.

    Simply feeding them food and nutrients is what Terrance is requesting Akon to do.

    He¡¯s going for the assessment and can¡¯t take care of eight young Bug-type Pok¨¦mon at the same time.

    Both Teacher Teresa and Akon readily agreed, allowing Terrance to prepare for the assessment with peace of mind. After they hatch, Teacher Teresa, as a professional, can handle some of the issues that newly hatched Pok¨¦mon face. Then, they can be entrusted to Akon¡¯s care.

    With Terrance leaving, the Pok¨¦mon stationed in the Tower of Despair would naturally withdraw. However, Terrance was a bit concerned that, with Mismagius gone, Gade may lose its target to pursue in the short term.

    In order to defeat Mismagius, Gade has been relentlessly training to master the use of Teleport to lock onto Pok¨¦mon.

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 Chapter 350: Gym assessment starts!

    One dayter, Terrance left Crown Academy.

    He also made another promise with Gade.

    When Gade reaches the 7th floor of the Tower of Confusion and the 25th floor of the Tower of Despair, it cane find Terrance.

    Terrance entrusted Wurmple to Akon, and with Beautifly, Altaria, Mismagius, Arcanine, and Castform by his side, he set off on a trip to Ever Grande City.

    Five dayster, Ever Grande City.

    Ever Grande City is located on a small ind in the eastern part of the Hoenn region. There are flowers everywhere in the city, which is its most scenic feature. However, it is most famous for being the headquarters of the Hoenn League.

    It can be considered the political center of all Hoenn, the pce which brings together Hoenn¡¯s strongest Trainers.

    Trainers who have collected eight Badges need toe here to participate in The Ever Grande Conference.

    At this moment, a young man was walking down the street, looking calmly at the bustling crowds and talking to himself.¡°I didn¡¯t expect I¡¯d have to wait three days for a medical check-up¡­¡±

    ¡°They say that even applying to be a regr Trainer requires a medical check-up, and that you have to get one every three years. I guess getting my Pok¨¦dex from Professor Oak was a bit of a shortcut?¡±

    Terrance shook his head. After arriving in Ever Grande City, he went to find the League¡¯s office ording to the contact information provided in the notice.

    In three days, at 9 am, he would need to go to a local hospital in Ever Grande City for the required medical check-up, which was the second part of the Gym Trainer assessment.

    The first part of the assessment was proving the ability and qualifications to apply to be a Gym Trainer, something Terrance had managed to achieve through the academy¡¯s connections.

    Back at the Pok¨¦mon Center, Terrance suddenly received a message.

    The message was from Raoul Contesta, who informed him that the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall in Farbor Town had begun construction and asked if there were any avable personnel to help manage daily affairs.

    Terrance smiled inwardly. It was clearly him who had asked a favor of the other party, yet Mr. Contesta put it so politely, giving him considerable respect.

    ¡°Ayan¡¯s contract with the construction site is also about to expire¡­¡±

    Through regrmunication, Terrance kept updated on everyone¡¯s status.

    Ayan had applied for the ownership of Machop at the construction site, but the site management had rejected it outright. After all, there was no need to take the application of an ordinaryborer seriously, and they had no interest in anything Ayan had to offer.

    In response, Terrance did everything he could to investigate the background of Ayan¡¯s construction site.

    It turned out to be part of the Everreach Group, apany primarily involved in building, expanding, renovating, and demolishing structures. The team responsible for the Mt. Chimney cable car was just one of Everreach Group¡¯s branches.

    Once he knew the background, things were easier. Terrance quickly found information on Everreach Group¡¯s partnerpanies online and recognized several familiar names.

    One of these was the Contest Committee, as many of its halls were constructed by Everreach Group.

    Armed with this information, Terrance hesitated for a moment before exining the whole story to Mr. Contesta. The oue was surprisingly smooth; Machop was directly given to Ayan, leaving him stunned for quite a while. ?

    On this matter, Terrance could only think how great it was to have connections¡­

    During the construction of the Pok¨¦mon Contest Hall, with Terrance¡¯s assistance, Ayan would undoubtedly be dispatched to work locally in Farbor Town. Meanwhile, Scarlet had already passed his referee exam, and Chisana had embarked on his journey as a Coordinator. After some thought, Terrance rmended both Ayan and Scarlet to Raoul Contesta.

    Among the group, they were the two most reliable for getting things done.

    Three dayster, Ever Grande City Hospital

    Following the procedure, Terrance underwent a series of examinations, somewhat like the employment health checks in his past life. With the physique honed by training under Mr. Julian at Crown Academy, Terrance was naturally in excellent health. In fact, very few Trainers were physically weak¡ªthose with health issues typically wouldn¡¯t pass the initial Trainer qualification unless they had backdoor connections.

    With his medical results in hand, Terrance returned to the League office in Ever Grande. After verification, he waited for half a day until a woman came looking for him.

    ¡°Nurse Joy?¡± Terrance was surprised.

    Apart from the uniform, her familiar hair color and face made her instantly recognizable.

    Terrance remembered his first encounter with June Joy. If she hadn¡¯t been so young, only 10 years old and not yet wearing the nurse uniform, he would have recognized her immediately. But the woman before him was about the same age as the Nurse Joy stationed at the Pok¨¦mon Center, making her easy to identify.

    ¡°Are you Mr. Terrance?¡± Nurse Joy asked.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s me,¡± Terrance nodded, once again carefully observing her outfit. Could it be¡­?

    ¡°Hello, I¡¯ll be your next examiner, so from here on, please address me as Examiner Joy, not Nurse Joy,¡± she promptly rified.

    Terrance nodded knowingly, replying, ¡°Examiner Joy, so my next assessment will be ¡®actualbat,¡¯ right?¡±

    Examiner Joy nodded. ¡°I will apany you throughout the assessment, recording your performance.¡±

    Before applying to be a Gym Trainer and preparing to establish his own Gym, Terrance had researched the assessment process. Although details varied, there weremon elements, such as the mandatory health check.

    The so-called actualbat assessment wasn¡¯t a typical battle but a test of a Gym Trainer¡¯s wilderness survival skills and their ability to handle encounters with wild Pok¨¦mon. The locations chosen for the assessment are mostly Lost Regions, which have not been developed by the League and are uninhabited. [TN: Changing Lost Zone to Lost Region]

    The actualbat assessment was quite dangerous, so an examiner would apany the applicant. What Terrance didn¡¯t expect was that his examiner would be Nurse Joy.

    And not just any Nurse Joy¡ªthis one had a style entirely different from those at Pok¨¦mon Centers, resembling Teacher Julian, the retired police officer, in some ways.

    This Joy¡¯s full name is Lucy Joy, and she has never been fond of studying. Therefore, she was unable to pass the Breeder license exam, which would have qualified her to be a nurse. Instead, she chose the path of a Trainer. Due to her background, she easily obtained a position at the League headquarters. Now, she is serving as an examiner for Terrance, which can be considered a new challenge for her.

    After all, she had previously only done simpler tasks, and this was her first time assessing a Gym Trainer applicant, so she was quite nervous. In front of the examinee, however, she had to show the authority of an examiner. What surprised her was that the applicant was a young boy much younger than herself, causing her to lower her expectations of him and anticipate that her work this time would be very difficult.

    ¡°The assessment location is an deserted ind between the Kanto maind and Hoenn. The Pok¨¦mon there are aggressive, and resources are scarce, making it a difficult ce for humans to survive. We¡¯ll be spending a week there for the assessment.¡±

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 Chapter 351: Lost Regions

    Through the clouds, a vast, boundless sea could be seen.

    In the clear blue sky, only the sound of the helicopter rotor spinning and waves crashing against the shore could be heard.

    It was a small helicopter, with a pilot at the front and a young boy in an explorer outfit sitting in the back alongside a woman.

    Terrance and Examiner Joy had departed from Ever Grande City, boarding the League¡¯s exclusive helicopter as they made their way toward an deserted ind.

    Looking down, Terrance observed the lush, oval-shaped ind, surrounded by sheer cliffs with no beaches. The constant sound of waves crashing against the rocks echoed around them.

    ¡°We¡¯ll be staying here for a week once we get down. Aside from leaving by helicopter, there¡¯s no other way off this ind¡ªships can¡¯t dock here,¡± Examiner Joy said.

    The uniqueness of this deserted ind has cut off the possibility ofmunication with the outside world by ship.

    However, besides the helicopter, they can also leave with the help of a Flying-type Pok¨¦mon. But not every Trainer had the skills to ride a Pok¨¦mon and make it off the ind.

    But, Terrance wasn¡¯t worried. He and his Altaria had once flown all the way from Lilycove City to Mt. Chimney, and this deserted ind was closer to civilization than that journey.¡°Before we go down, just a reminder: this deserted ind is ssified as a D-Level Lost Region. It has some dangers, and while you can request my help, doing so will lower your final score. So try to handle challenges on your own as much as possible.¡±

    Terrance nodded, then asked in confusion, ¡°D-Level Lost Region?¡±

    Examiner Joy exined, ¡°That¡¯s the old term. It¡¯s still used in some circles¡ªa rough way of assessing danger levels.¡±

    Terrance, in deep thought, seemed to recall reading something like this in some ancient records, ¡°Petalburg Woods, the Hoenn Desert, and Mt. Pyre¡ªare those considered Lost Regions too?¡±

    ¡°They were,¡± Examiner Joy replied, looking at him in surprise.

    ¡°Petalburg Woods was once a D-Level Lost Region, while the Hoenn Desert and Mt. Pyre were rated at C-level. But now, the dangers have been cleared, so they¡¯re no longer ssified.¡±

    ¡°Speaking of which, the danger level of wild areas is also rted to Gym. The two policies were implemented around the same time, but most people today aren¡¯t aware of it.¡±

    Terrance¡¯s curiosity was piqued by this unknown information, and he immediately humbly asked.

    Around 150 years ago, the first Pok¨¦mon League Conference was held, although the League itself had existed for some time before that.

    Gym policies were implemented even before the League Conference, and back then, anyone who served as a Gym Trainer was among the most capable Trainers in their area.

    Their primary role wasn¡¯t to test rookie Trainers but to protect local towns and cities from wild Pok¨¦mon invasions.

    More than a hundred years ago, human settlements were not the towering skyscrapers we see today, nor was technology as advanced. Faced with the invasion of wild Pok¨¦mon, ordinary people had no means to defend themselves, except for Trainers.

    Gym Leaders¡¯ duties were to guard towns, acting almost like local guardian deities.

    Gyms were mainly located near areas with higher dangers, like Kanto¡¯s Viridian Forest, once a C-Level Lost Region. It housed many Pok¨¦mon who asionally rushed out of the forest and entered towns, disturbing the residents. The responsibility of Gym Leaders was to work with local police to maintain order and, if necessary, venture alone into Lost Regions to trace the source of Pok¨¦mon disturbances and resolve them.

    Back then, one of the most important factors in evaluating a Gym Trainer¡¯s strength was the danger level of the Lost Region they guarded against.

    A hundred years ago, Gym Leaders were mid-level figures even within the League¡¯s internal ranks.

    Now, with technological advancements, it¡¯s nearly impossible for wild Pok¨¦mon to invade big cities. There was once an incident where a Gyarados attacked a small town, but it wasn¡¯t long before local Trainers voluntarily banded together and defeated it. Powerful Pok¨¦mon have since been driven to areas far from human habitation, leading to humanity¡¯s rise. The Gym Trainers¡¯ duty to protect towns has lessened significantly, to the point where it¡¯s now more of aid-back job of testing rookie Trainers.

    So, bing a Gym Trainer today isn¡¯t as challenging as it used to be.

    ¡°So, over a hundred years ago, to be a Gym Trainer, you would need the individualbat skills to confidently venture into a D-Level Lost Region?¡± Terrance learned something new.

    This was a gap in his knowledge¡ªthere were naturally things he couldn¡¯t know everything about.

    ¡°Guess I¡¯m pretty lucky¡­¡± Terrance thought to himself. If he¡¯d transmigrated over around two hundred years ago, when the League was just formed, he probably wouldn¡¯t have even had enough to eat.

    Lost Regions are ssified into five levels:

    D, C, B, A, and S.

    D-level is the least dangerous, while S-level is the most dangerous.

    This deserted ind, like the undeveloped Petalburg Woods, would be considered a D-level danger zone. Since the ind is far from towns and cities, it doesn¡¯t need much attention, but Petalburg Woods lies between two cities, so a century ago, two Gyms were built around it for protection and monitoring. Now that the responsibilities of Gyms have diminished, professions like Rangers have emerged instead.

    ¡°How dangerous is a D-Level Lost Region, exactly?¡± Terrance wondered. Without a clear reference, it was hard to gauge. The undeveloped Viridian Forest was originally ssified as a C-Level Lost Region, but now it has been developed to the point where even rookie Trainers can safely pass through it if they are careful, and it has been removed from the list of Lost Regions. Even so, if a rookie Trainer were to encounter a flock of Spearow, they could still lose their life. But this cannot be used as a reference for Terrance to judge the danger level of a D-Level Lost Region.

    ¡°ces like Mt. Silver and Mt. Cor are considered A-Level Lost Regions, and with a Trainer¡¯s strength, it¡¯s still impossible topletely conquer them,¡± said Examiner Joy.

    ¡°That¡¯s why Indigo teau was built near Mt. Silver¡ªto guard it against potential threats.¡±

    ¡°Mt. Silver is only A-level? Then what about S-level?¡± Terrance was taken aback.

    Examiner Joy replied, ¡°Alright, that¡¯s not something you can know right now. If you want to find out, then pass the assessment. Only then will you have the ability toe into contact with some things.¡±

    Terrance stayed silent as the helicopter came to a stop¡ªthey¡¯d arrived.

    ¡°We¡¯ll use ropes to descend.¡±

    ¡°Got it,¡± Terrance replied.

    Although Joy didn¡¯t say which was the S-Level Lost Region, Terrance had a few guesses.

    If there were ces more dangerous than the depths of Mt. Silver or Mt. Cor¡­

    Terrance looked at the vast sea below. The deep ocean must be one of them, along with the universe beyond the ozoneyer. They are all ces that are difficult for humans to reach.

    Or perhaps¡­

    The habitats of Ghost and Ghost-type Pok¨¦mon, the spirit world, and other alternate dimensions that humans cannot explore.

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