“Come back, Crystal Onix.”
Jasper picked up the Crystal Onix’s Poké Ball and recalled it.
Next, Jasper planned to give the Crystal Onix full-scale special training.
This small island was a pretty good place for that.
After returning to the orphanage, Jasper first went to see the director.
He handed Magmar’s Poké Ball back to the director.
“How did this trip go, little Jasper? Did you manage to catch a Pokémon you’re satisfied with?” the director asked with a smile as he accepted the Poké Ball.
The director was an old man with graying hair.
He was already over sixty this year and had stayed at this orphanage for more than thirty years.
Everyone in the orphanage respected him.
Looking at the director who had raised him, Jasper felt extremely grateful.
Not only had the old man taken great care of him in the orphanage, but he had even lent him his own Pokémon.
Because of that, Jasper had finally had the chance to catch his starter Pokémon.
“Of course. And it’s a very rare Pokémon too,” Jasper said proudly.
After all, considering how rare this Crystal Onix was, the director would definitely be shocked once he saw it.
Jasper could not help thinking that to himself.
“Really? Ever since you were young, you’ve always had your own ideas. When the other children were playing, you went off to the island to learn how to grow Berries. In the end, you actually managed to earn a Level 3 Berry-Grower Certification. No one expected that. It’s a pity the orphanage couldn’t give you better conditions. Otherwise, with your talent, sigh…”
Jasper awkwardly rubbed his nose and smiled.
“I can’t exactly tell the director that I was preparing to become a Trainer in the future. Besides, with the soul of an adult, how could I play together with those little brats?” Jasper thought to himself.
“Thank you for the praise, but I’m really not that amazing. This place is already very good. Everyone has taken great care of me. And this time, it was mainly because your Magmar was so strong that I was able to capture this guy so smoothly.”
In the backyard, the director stared in shock at the clear and translucent Crystal Onix.
“I really didn’t expect the legend on the island to be true. There really is a Crystal Onix, and you actually caught it. I honestly don’t know whether your luck is good or bad. If other people find out about such a precious Crystal Onix, I’m afraid it’ll bring you quite a bit of trouble.”
“Don’t worry, Director. I’m not a child. I know how serious this matter is. But I believe I have the ability to protect my partner, and I already have a rough plan in mind,” Jasper said, comforting him.
“Then what are you planning to do next?” the director asked.
Jasper thought for a moment, then said, “Next, I want to give this big guy some special training first and properly build up our coordination. After that, I plan to go to the Pewter Gym in the Kanto region. If I can join the Pewter Gym, I imagine there won’t be many people who dare to target it.”
“After all, that’s an official Gym recognized by the Pokémon League. And from what I’ve heard, the Gym Leader of Pewter Gym is famous for using Rock-type Pokémon like Onix. I believe that place will definitely allow me to make the Crystal Onix even stronger.”
“I see. As expected, you’ve thought things through carefully. You’ve been very mature ever since you were young, completely different from the other children in the orphanage. That’s fine too. In the end, you’ll have to go out and experience the world,” the director said with a smile.
On a small island near Ponkan Island, Jasper stood not far from the Crystal Onix and shouted, “Crystal Onix, use Earthquake!”
That’s right.
This Crystal Onix’s level was quite high.
It had already learned Earthquake.
When Jasper first found out, he had been happy for quite a while.
The Crystal Onix raised its tail, then began striking the ground fiercely.
The ground shook violently.
Cracks appeared across parts of the earth.
It was easy to imagine just how powerful that Earthquake was.
“Good. Next, use Sand Tomb.”
“Roar!”
The ground in front of the Crystal Onix quickly turned into sand, and the objects on the surface began sinking downward.
“Then use Rock Throw.”
The Crystal Onix lifted its tail and slammed it against the ground.
More than a dozen rocks quickly flew up, then crashed down into the sand.
Sand scattered everywhere before the rocks finally sank into it.
“Finally, use Dig. Then attack the boulder to your front right from underground with Take Down.”
“Roar!”
The Crystal Onix let out a loud roar and charged underground.
Then, its entire body shone with white light as it burst out from beneath the earth and slammed into the huge boulder.
Boom!
After a loud crash, the enormous boulder was completely shattered by the Crystal Onix’s powerful attack.
The Crystal Onix shook its head.
Its Rock Head ability prevented it from taking any damage when using recoil moves like Take Down.
Not a single scratch could be seen on its crystal body.
“Beautifully done,” Jasper praised.
“Roar, roar!”
The Crystal Onix cried out happily, swaying its massive body as it moved over and gently rubbed its head against Jasper.
“Hey, don’t do that. You’re huge, seriously…” Jasper laughed as he patted the Crystal Onix on the head.
Through a month of hard work, the Crystal Onix had completely acknowledged Jasper.
The bond between one person and one Pokémon had gradually grown deeper, and their coordination had also become quite smooth.