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Thank you 🙂 ——————– After the loud crash, dust flew and gravel splattered everywhere.
The Beedrill leader had been slammed into the ground by Onix, leaving behind a shattered, circular crater.
Onix’s head, however, had been pierced by Beedrill’s twin stingers, leaving a diagonally extending crack.
Both Pokémon collapsed simultaneously.
“Onix!” Leo rushed toward the fallen Onix.
Damn it, that was Assurance!!
“Hang in there, Onix!” Assurance, a Dark-type move.
If the opponent had already taken damage that turn, the move’s power would double!
In other words, even if Beedrill’s Poison Jab only dealt half damage—40—to Onix, the doubled power of Assurance was calculated based on the move’s base power of 80, not the post-type-effectiveness power.
Therefore, the final damage Onix took was equivalent to a 160-base-power Assurance!
Of course, this was just a data-driven representation.
To put it more visually, there were no explicit data points for move power in reality.
But ultimate moves dealt high damage, while minor moves dealt low damage!
This was all comprehensively judged based on a Pokémon’s expressive force when releasing the move, its destructive power, and its energy form.
And right now, seeing their leader fall, the surrounding swarm of bugs grew even more agitated!
Perhaps noticing that Onix had also collapsed, they didn’t retreat.
Instead, they charged at Leo once again.
The Venomoths scattered Stun Spore, and the Beedrills used Poison Sting!
The orange-yellow powder filling his vision reflected a bizarre luster under the sunlight.
Feeling his body gradually disobeying his commands, Leo’s consciousness began to blur.
He looked in Onix’s direction, his heart filled with self-reproach.
‘It’s all my fault…
Onix…’ “Dragonite!
Twister!” Dragonite?
Who is that?…
His vision went black, and Leo collapsed beside Onix.
“Hey!
Little one?
Kid?” ‘Little one?
Damn “little one”!
You’re the little one!’ [Ding!
Battle concluded.
Onix tied with the wild Beedrill leader.
Obtained 3 Training Points.
Leader-level bonus: 10 Training Points.
Obtained a massive amount of experience.
Onix leveled up to Lv.20!] ‘…Thank goodness…
it leveled up…
it should be fine…
right!?’ Littleroot Town was the least populated town in the Hoenn region.
It faced the sea to the south and was surrounded by lush, verdant vegetation on all other sides.
Only Route 101 to the north of the town led to Oldale Town.
To the northwest was a train station under construction, though work was currently suspended.
The entire town was far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, much closer to nature.
In his past life, Jessie had described it as “the city whose colors will never change.” As the starting town of the Hoenn region in the anime of his past life, it naturally housed a League Professor.
The professor of Littleroot Town was Professor Birch.
He was a classmate of Mr.
Norman, the Petalburg Gym Leader, and his main research topic was “Pokémon habitats and distribution.” Because of this, he often went outdoors for fieldwork, venturing deep into the wild, which frequently resulted in him being taught a lesson by wild Pokémon…
Professor Birch’s research lab was located in the south of Littleroot Town.
It was an arched building with smaller independent structures on both sides, the right side including an empty room and a medical room.
At this moment, inside the medical room, Professor Birch—wearing a white lab coat, sporting a large beard, and possessing a robust build—was studying the data transmitted from the medical equipment alongside a middle-aged man.
This man wore a grey uniform, also had a large beard, and was tall and well-built.
Looking at the computer screen, it displayed Onix’s status information.
On the hospital bed nearby, Leo slowly opened his eyes.
“Sss!” He was just trying to sit up when a tingling sensation spread through his body, and he found himself completely unable to exert any strength.
“You’d better not move around.
You need to rest right now!” Professor Birch walked over to check Leo’s physical condition.
“You inhaled Venomoth’s Stun Spore and were also hit by Beedrill’s Poison Sting…
You’re quite lucky!” Saying this, he pointed to the middle-aged man next to him and introduced him.
“Fortunately, Inspector Yamashima was nearby.
He saved you and brought you here in time, otherwise…” Inspector?
Was he really the one from the Oldale Town Pokémon Center?
“Thank you, Inspector Yamashima!” Leo marveled at his own luck and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
If no one had found him, he would have likely died from poisoning long ago.
“It’s no problem, kid!
You did great.
As a rookie, facing an attack from wild Pokémon, including a Leader Pokémon, is already incredibly impressive!” Yamashima’s voice was deep and rugged, giving off a very reliable vibe.
‘Did I do well…?
Oh, right!’ “Professor!
Where is Onix?
How is my Onix!?
And Nuzleaf?” Leo asked anxiously.
Professor Birch smiled to comfort him, pointing to the equipment nearby.
Nuzleaf was lying on an electronic bed, wrapped in bandages, while Onix’s massive body was curled up into a ball, quietly coiled on the floor with various instruments attached to its form.
“Don’t worry, I’ve already detoxified the poison from both of them.
Nuzleaf was just frightened and its body is too weak…” Professor Birch operated the computer as he spoke.
“As for the injuries Onix sustained in battle, I’ve checked those too.
Aside from the scar on its head, everything else is perfectly normal!” Just as he was breathing a sigh of relief, he heard Professor Birch say, “However…” “However what?” Looking at the tense Leo, Professor Birch smiled.
“Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious.
It’s just that Onix might have an unhealable crack left on its head!
But it won’t have any actual impact on it.” Hearing these words, Leo felt reassured.
As for the scar, he’d just treat it as Onix’s medal.
At least it made Onix look even more badass.
“Thank you again, Mr.
Yamashima!
Professor Birch!” “You’re too polite!
Ahaha~” Yamashima laughed heartily, and Professor Birch waved his hand, sitting back down.
“You’re here to register as a League trainer, right?
Come on, just tell me your information!” “Ah!
Okay, Professor.
I’m Leo Flint from Dewford Town, 10 years old.
My starter Pokémon is Onix…” Professor Birch checked the computer.
“Hmm, Leo Flint from Dewford Town.
Let’s see…
Clarent Flint, Holly Middleton…
Yes, you meet the criteria!” Standing up and walking back to the hospital bed, Professor Birch smiled and said, “Then, congratulations on becoming a Rookie Trainer!
Leo!” “That’s great, congratulations kid!” Why did it feel like Inspector Yamashima was even more excited than he was?
Scratching his head, Leo was also very happy.
“Thank you, Professor!” Waving his hand, Birch said, “Then get a good rest!
Once you’ve recovered, come find me to claim your rookie benefits!” After saying that, he nodded toward Yamashima, and Professor Birch turned and left the medical room.
“Rest well, kid!” Watching Mr.
Yamashima turn and walk out of the medical room, Leo finally laid back comfortably on the bed.
Recalling the previous battle, he let out a soft sigh.
Looking at the peacefully sleeping Onix, he thought: Hey!
The scar really does make it look more badass!
I just wonder if Onix itself can accept it?
As he thought this, the tingling sensation swept over his body again, and the boy slowly drifted off to sleep.
The sun was already high in the sky.
When he woke up again, it was noon the next day!
Feeling sensation return to his body, the fully revived Leo could finally get out of bed.
“Roar!” “Nuz~” “Ha!
Onix, Nuzleaf, are you both fully recovered!?” Seeing the two Pokémon full of energy again, Leo was thrilled.
He ran over and hugged Onix’s body.
“Onix, I’m so glad you’re okay!” “Roar!” Onix smiled and nodded.
“But the scar on your head…” He looked at the straight, linear crack with a bit of guilt.
Even though he thought it looked badass, as a trainer, he had to be considerate of his Pokémon’s feelings and couldn’t force his own will onto them!
“Roar!” Onix shook its head, then lowered its head to nuzzle Leo’s body.
“You really don’t mind?” “Roar!” Onix nodded again.
The trainer and Pokémon looked into each other’s eyes and both smiled.
They were partners who had grown up together, after all!
“Alright, I got it!
Don’t regret it later!” “Roar!” “Nuzleaf!” Beside them, Nuzleaf watched curiously, letting out a puzzled grunt.
Picking up Nuzleaf and letting Onix rest for a bit, Leo turned and walked into the lab’s main hall.
It was much larger than he had imagined!
Both sides of the hall were lined with research equipment and platforms covered in cables.
Researchers were working in front of every instrument.
In the very center of the hall sat a large, long, table-like mechanical console.
In a box right in the middle of it rested three red-and-white Poké Balls!
On the left was a scanning machine and a computer, and on the right was a trading machine.
Professor Birch and Yamashima were standing there, conversing with a smile with pairs of mothers and sons.
Aside from the lab staff, there were many such mothers and sons, fathers and sons, or even entire families.
They were all accompanying their children to register for their Rookie Trainer qualifications.
“Yo!
You’re awake, kid!” Uncle Yamashima noticed Leo immediately and waved with a smile.
Professor Birch, who was chatting with a mother and son, looked over upon hearing this and called out with a smile.
“You look energetic!
Leo!” “I’m all better now!
Mr.
Yamashima!” Leo smiled in greeting.
Watching Professor Birch pick up a Poké Ball and release a Treecko, his eyes lit up!
Treecko, with a grass-green body and a vibrant rose-red belly.
It had large eyes, its big yellow eyes featuring lizard-like vertical pupils!
Its hands and feet each had three round digits covered in tiny spikes, allowing it to climb and hang upside down anywhere!
Of course, it could also walk upright, and it had a thick, bulky tail resembling a curled, dark-green leaf.
[Pokémon: Treecko Lv.5, Wood Gecko Pokémon.
It can scale vertical walls and uses its thick tail to attack enemies.
Because its nests are built in large trees, there’s a saying that trees inhabited by Treecko live long lives.
Gender: Male Type: Grass Nature: Lonely Ability: Overgrow (Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low) Moves: Pound (Beginner), Leer (Beginner), Absorb (Beginner) Egg Moves: Endure (Beginner), Iron Tail (Beginner), Seed Bomb (Beginner) TM Moves: None] Treecko!
Looking at the Treecko before him, Leo felt quite tempted.
Treecko!
Its final evolution, Sceptile!
And it could even Mega Evolve, gaining the Dragon typing upon doing so!
Thinking of his own dream, Leo suppressed the desire in his heart.
“Then, make sure you take good care of Treecko!” Under everyone’s witness, the young boy excitedly recalled Treecko into its Poké Ball and received his very own Pokédex!
Officially becoming a League Rookie Trainer, he happily said goodbye to the Professor and left the lab with his mother.
“Alright, it’s your turn now, Leo!” Professor Birch picked up a pre-prepared Pokédex and 6 complimentary Poké Balls from beside the computer and handed them to Leo.
“From this moment on, you are a League trainer!
So, which Pokémon have you decided to choose?” The starter Pokémon prepared each time weren’t necessarily limited to just three!
Because it was impossible for only three eligible youths to exist at the same time!
Therefore, an ample supply of starter Pokémon was always prepared!
Of course, there wouldn’t be too many…
they were all reserved in advance!
Looking at the pensive boy, Professor Birch smiled at him and asked.
“How is it?
Have you considered which one to choose?” Leo lowered his eyelids, silently deep in thought…