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1.8% Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander / Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Ember Move

Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Ember Move

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Curiously, Lian reviewed the attributes panel and combat rating displayed before him once more. Recalling the previous voice, it seemed like this was some sort of system, possibly called the Combat System.

The Combat System presented his and the Spearow's various abilities akin to game statistics, providing extensive details, followed by their respective combat ratings.

However, Lian's rating appeared quite low, only F-. He assumed it must be the lowest possible rating, resulting in just 9 Combat Points as a reward. Comparing both attribute panels, his capabilities were significantly higher than the Spearow's, with a two-level advantage.

"Am I really that weak?" Lian had already known that despite being a Charmander, his strength wasn't impressive. But seeing these precise numbers now, he fully realized how underwhelming he truly was. Despite facing a Spearow with considerably lower stats, he nearly emerged defeated.

He noticed links next to the output data in the combat rating for both himself and the Spearow. Curious, Lian gently tapped one link with his front claw, revealing detailed information about the damage he inflicted.

It showed that Lian successfully hit the Spearow three times: blocked once by its move, evaded twice; while the Spearow's Peck attack struck him twice, blocked once, and avoided twice.

Based on the attributes panel, each of Spearow's attacks caused 61 points of damage, resulting in a total output of 122 points. From this, it seemed even if he were hit one more time, considering his stamina, he likely wouldn't lose his ability to fight.

Lian surmised that stamina was akin to HP (Hit Points) in games. After the battle, he felt extremely discomforted with numerous injuries; if not for needing to escape, he would have been reluctant to move at all.

However, his recovery ability was strong; unless the wounds were severe, he could gradually heal over time, which likely applied to all Pokémon as well.

"What exactly is the purpose of these Combat Points awarded?" Lian finally looked at the Combat Points earned from the battle rating, a meager nine points.

After some thought, Lian touched the data panel with his claws and discovered that many entries had links, revealing hidden information when clicked.

For example, clicking the link after "Ability" displayed an introduction about Abilities, along with a plus sign. However, the plus sign was currently grayed out. Lian initially guessed that by using Combat Points, he might be able to enhance or even change his Ability, but his current Combat Points were insufficient.

Apart from Abilities, each move also had links and plus signs behind them, similar to the Ability section. However, like before, they were all grayed out due to Lian's insufficient Combat Points.

But as he examined closely, Lian noticed one barely visible move name that he hadn't seen earlier. Only by leaning in did he discern it was labeled "Ember," with a brightened plus sign following it.

Despite this discovery, Lian didn't rush to add points. Instead, he looked at his Stats and realized those could be increased as well.

Lian felt conflicted, unsure whether to enhance Ember or boost his Stats first, as both seemed equally useful.

However, he quickly made up his mind. At present, mastering moves appeared crucial, especially Ember.

Based on Lian's knowledge of Pokémon, Charmander using Fire-type moves significantly boosts its overall strength. Compared to simply increasing Stat values, enhancing moves seemed like a better choice.

Having decided, Lian cautiously pressed the plus sign next to Ember. As expected, his Combat Points dropped from nine directly to eight, and the word "Ember" became slightly more distinct, losing some of its dimness.

Unconcerned, Lian continued pressing the plus sign until all his Combat Points were depleted. The once faint "Ember" now appeared similar to other moves, albeit slightly less vibrant.

"Does this mean I can actually use Ember? But why don't I feel any different?" Lian felt puzzled.

He recalled being asleep, raising the possibility that this might just be a dream. A slight fear crept in, wondering if everything, including the system, could be imaginary.

However, examining these detailed data panels, it didn't seem fake to him; dreams rarely have such clarity.

For now, he would have to wait until waking up to confirm its authenticity.

Lian didn't stay long in the white void before suddenly finding himself engulfed by darkness. He opened his eyes and discovered he was back inside the cave.

Thoughts about the Combat System echoed in Lian's mind. To verify its existence, he needed to test whether he could indeed unleash the Ember move.

Concentrating deeply on his body, Lian's expression lit up with surprise as he felt a surge of warmth within him, a sensation completely new. Simultaneously, he noticed the flame on his tail burning more vigorously than the previous day.

Lian wasn't sure how to unleash Ember, but even if he hadn't experienced it before, he had observed others using it. Typically, Ember is expelled from the mouth.

With this knowledge, everything became simpler. Lian gradually learned to control the heat within his body and directed it towards his throat.

Huff!

He opened his mouth and forcefully released the flames from his throat. A small burst of fire shot out, striking the cave wall and momentarily illuminating the entire cavern before dissipating into tiny sparks.

Success!

Lian was ecstatic. Although the power of Ember seemed modest, he had finally mastered a genuine Fire-type move.

In the next moment, Lian collapsed onto the ground, feeling drained as if releasing Ember had consumed all his energy.

Clearly, unleashing moves was not as effortless as he imagined; it required consistent practice.

Recalling the plus signs beside each move on the attributes panel, it became evident that spending sufficient Combat Points could potentially increase proficiency or enhance the move's potency.

Unfortunately, his Combat Points were already depleted, preventing further experimentation. Perhaps engaging in battles would replenish them.

The thought of combat gave Lian a headache, but despite the current peaceful and leisurely lifestyle, it had become somewhat monotonous.

Lian didn't particularly care about becoming stronger; however, if these abilities could help alleviate boredom, that would be ideal. After all, this world severely lacked entertainment options.

"First, let's have something to eat."

Lian assessed his body, noticing the heat from earlier had dissipated. It seemed he needed time to recover, conveniently coinciding with his hunger. Soaking up some sun, eating well, and then taking a nap was his daily routine.

Exiting the cave, the warm sunlight embraced him comfortably. Lian headed towards the only patch of grass within the forest, which received ample sunshine throughout the day—a perfect spot for his afternoon naps.

This forest is vast, and so far, Lian hadn't ventured beyond it, primarily due to sheer laziness.

As he strolled leisurely, various Pokémon emerged around him. Most were relatively weak Bug-type Pokémon.

Upon closer inspection of the lush green leaves, one would notice numerous Caterpies utilizing their camouflage, clinging to the foliage and rapidly munching away. In no time, they devour entire leaves before swiftly moving onto the next.

Apart from Caterpies, Weedles occasionally appear as well. Compared to Caterpies, Weedles have slightly higher combat capabilities due to their inherent venomous nature, posing a greater threat to other Pokémon.

Lian surmised that yesterday's Caterpie must have been poisoned by a Weedle, forcing it to abandon its leafy camouflage and seek an antidote.

After satisfying his hunger, Lian headed to the grassy area, found a comfortable spot, and began basking in the sun, relishing the leisurely post-meal relaxation.

In this region, no Pokémon dared to provoke Lian; most were intimidated by the fiery aura emanating from him. Encounters like yesterday's with the Spearow were rare, as their primary habitats typically lie outside the forest.

Upon waking up, Lian confirmed his earlier suspicion: the warmth he felt was indeed fire-type energy, gradually replenishing over time. Now, once again, he sensed the surge of heat within his body.

Now, he could once again use his Ember move.


Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Exceeding Expectations

Having finally regained his Fire-type energy, Lian didn't want to recklessly expend it again, knowing it would take considerable time to recover.

Although reluctant to engage in battle, he was more than willing if it meant effortlessly overpowering his opponent. This would depend on effectively utilizing Ember.

Grass- and Bug-type Pokémon typically fear Fire-types due to the significant damage their moves can inflict. Even a slight touch could cause injury, and a direct hit might instantly render them unable to continue fighting.

Based on the combat evaluations observed yesterday, Lian concluded that minimizing self-inflicted damage while maximizing harm to the opponent would result in higher Combat Points earned.

Additionally, if the opponent excelled in certain aspects compared to him, there would be extra rewards. Conversely, if their capabilities were weaker than his, points would be deducted.

The Combat System clearly aimed for Lian to challenge opponents above his level, striving for victory against stronger adversaries. The greater the disparity between their abilities, the larger the reward upon winning.

Therefore, by achieving a one-hit knockout without sustaining any damage, Lian could maximize his gains. The effectiveness of Ember against Grass- and Bug-type Pokémon presented his only opportunity to achieve this.

However, implementing this strategy required careful planning. As sunlight no longer reached the grassy area, Lian effortlessly stood up with a casual flip and prepared to search for his target.

Firstly, the target must not be too strong; otherwise, if Lian couldn't defeat it, he risked gaining nothing while sustaining unnecessary injuries.

The target should ideally be vulnerable to Fire-type attacks. In this forest, only Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon were present, so other types could be disregarded.

Lian decided to focus on Grass-type Pokémon, as most Bug-type ones were too weak. Even if victorious, the battle rating would likely be low, and after evolving, there was no guarantee of quickly resolving future fights, thus not meeting Lian's criteria.

Among Grass-type Pokémon, several species had decent base stats despite being relatively weak, making them perfect opponents susceptible to Fire-type moves.

Based on the Combat System's scoring rewards, it seemed that factors such as level, species, ability values, and output determined the final score and rewards.

Level can be ignored since Lian cannot directly see a Pokémon's level; he only knows his current level is five. Regarding species, Lian speculates it might relate to their base stats, which should be taken into consideration.

Ability values depend on both base stats and level, at least from what Lian understands, though there may be additional influencing factors.

For achieving maximum output score, Lian's Ember move would be crucial. Whether he could obtain better ratings and higher Combat Points largely depended on his ability to defeat targets with Ember in a single blow, maximizing damage.

Within this forest, there were several potential opponents, such as Oddish, Seedot, Shroomish, and Bellsprout—these were the few Grass-type Pokémon Lian had encountered so far that met the criteria.

However, Lian decided to exclude Seedot and Oddish from consideration. Firstly, Seedot's species base stats were too low; compared to Charmander based on the previous life's game values, it fell significantly short.

While game settings might not directly translate to reality, they still served as useful references. As for Oddish, although its base stats were slightly higher than Charmander's, it was primarily nocturnal, burying itself in the ground during the day with only its leafy top visible, resembling ordinary foliage. This made them difficult to locate and would waste valuable time.

Evenings were reserved for rest, and venturing outside in the dark wasn't feasible, so he opted to pass on those options.

This left Shroomish and Bellsprout. Comparing both, Lian decided to target Bellsprout.

From their base stats alone, both Pokemon were comparable, with Bellsprout having slightly higher values. However, Bellsprout's defense was relatively weak compared to Shroomish, which boasted superior defensive capabilities.

Considering this, it became evident that Bellsprout would be a more suitable target for Lian. Bellsprout is typically known for its high attack and low defense, along with moderate speed.

The most critical factor, though, was that although Shroomish isn't a Poison-type Pokemon, it could potentially release spores with various negative effects. Encountering any abnormal status due to these spores might lead to unforeseen complications, making it too risky for Lian to take such chances.

Therefore, Bellsprout emerged as the safest choice. Additionally, Bellsprout has a distinctive appearance, often anchoring itself in soil, camouflaging like a flower to attract insects, then capturing them using its agile vines.

Lian hoped to find a Bellsprout today so he could learn the results by evening. Based on his hypothesis, the combat evaluation score should appear only after falling asleep. If he missed today, he'd have to wait until tomorrow night to know the outcome.

Thus, Lian decided to prioritize searching for Bellsprouts. They usually hide within grassy areas, being quite common among Grass-type Pokemon.

Lian didn't venture too far, as the likelihood of encountering stronger Pokemon increased with distance. If he met a particularly aggressive one, Lian wasn't confident in his ability to handle it.

After exploring nearby, luck was on his side; not only did he find Bellsprout but also several other Grass-type Pokemon. Unfortunately, none were as suitable as Bellsprout.

Moreover, Ember could only be used once, and since he had identified his target, there was no need to change plans and introduce unnecessary variables.

Lian preferred to end the battle swiftly, enjoy a good meal, and then head back for some rest.

With his target set, Lian prepared to execute his plan. He decided to launch a surprise attack while Bellsprout was unsuspecting. Considering Fire-type moves have a significant advantage over Grass-type Pokemon, there was a high chance that Bellsprout would instantly lose its fighting capability.

Even if it managed to resist, it would likely sustain severe injuries, requiring just one more strike to finish it off. Should Bellsprout counterattack using Grass-type moves against him, being a Fire-type, their effectiveness would still be diminished.

Thus, victory for Lian seemed virtually assured, with the worst-case scenario being minor injuries.

Stealthily approaching the area where he had spotted Bellsprout earlier, Lian carefully observed it disguised as ordinary foliage. Its trumpet-like head was unmistakable and easily identifiable.

Noticing no similar plants nearby indicated that Bellsprout likely didn't have companions in close proximity, allowing Lian to act without hesitation.

As he gradually neared Bellsprout, Lian prepared his Ember move, mentally counting down:

3... 2... 1!

Lian swiftly charged towards Bellsprout, swearing this was the fastest he had ever run, determined not to let his plan fail.

His sudden attack proved crucial. Surprisingly, Bellsprout reacted quickly, detecting Lian immediately. However, being rooted in the soil and with Lian closing the distance rapidly, it couldn't evade in time.

Despite this, Bellsprout promptly retaliated by extending a green Vine Whip from its body, swiftly lashing out at Lian.

Caught off guard, Lian sensed that this Bellsprout might be stronger than anticipated, though likely not significantly so.

Lian ignored Bellsprout's Vine Whip, prioritizing the execution of Ember. He had only one chance to hit Bellsprout with Ember; failure would likely result in a low score even if he won the battle.

Facing the immobile Bellsprout, Lian opened his mouth, concentrating Fire-type energy in his throat before releasing it directly towards the opponent.

A small flame shot forth, not particularly fast but sufficient to strike the unprepared Bellsprout. Simultaneously, Bellsprout's vine lashed diagonally at Lian's body.

Snap!

The forceful impact of the Vine Whip echoed loudly, far exceeding Lian's expectations. Despite Fire-type Pokémon having some resistance to Grass-type moves, Lian still felt half of his body go numb, followed by a searing pain as he crashed into a nearby tree.

It was evident that this Bellsprout's level greatly surpassed Lian, possessing significantly higher capabilities.

This indicated that Ember might not instantly defeat Bellsprout, and Lian needed to prepare for a prolonged battle. Moreover, he wasn't sure if he could withstand another such Vine Whip attack.

The Vine Whip attack left Lian with a searing pain. Comparing it to the damage caused by Spearow's Peck move, his stamina had undoubtedly been significantly depleted.

Fortunately, Ember successfully hit Bellsprout, giving Lian hope that he could still hold his own in this battle; otherwise, his only option would be to flee.

The scorching flames collided with Bellsprout's body, scattering sparks and gradually burning its leaves and stem.

As a Grass-type Pokémon, Bellsprout suffered heavy damage from the Fire-type move. It let out a painful cry, and its green foliage began showing scattered black spots due to the burning embers.

Lian couldn't determine the exact damage dealt by Ember, but judging by Bellsprout's reaction, it was clearly severely injured.

He decisively charged forward, ready to finish off the opponent. This was not the time to retreat; wasting so much energy without achieving anything would be pointless, better off just going home to sleep.

Bellsprout, enraged by the unprovoked attack from this Charmander, extended its Vine Whip once more, aiming for another fierce strike at the small fire lizard. However, the intense pain radiating from its body significantly weakened the force of its Vine Whip.

Snap!

The Vine Whip struck Lian again, but he distinctly felt that compared to the initial impact, this time the force behind the whip was considerably diminished.

The initial strike had genuinely hurt, akin to being lashed by a red-hot iron rod, while this time it felt more like a heavy blow from a wooden stick.

Lian had a vague suspicion but realized now was not the moment for analysis; his claws swiftly aimed at Bellsprout.

By then, Bellsprout had fully emerged from the soil, showcasing its agility due to its slender body. If Lian hadn't targeted Bellsprout's head precisely, his attack might have missed entirely.

Despite being knocked down by Lian's strike, Bellsprout remained combat-ready and quickly got back on its feet, clearly indicating high stamina levels.

Lian hesitated to launch another hasty attack and instead began evading behind trees. He wasn't concerned about Bellsprout escaping either; observing the fiery intensity in its tiny, pea-sized eyes, it was evident that even if Lian wanted to cease fighting, Bellsprout wouldn't agree.

Although Lian could be lazy, he certainly wasn't foolish. This battle exceeded his expectations, but his strategy was sound. Fortune favors the bold, and defeating such a high-level Bellsprout would yield even greater benefits than initially anticipated.

Snap!

Bellsprout's Vine Whip was swift, but with Lian exerting his full agility and utilizing tree cover, he successfully evaded another strike, causing the vine to lash against a tree trunk instead.

Despite narrowly avoiding it, Lian felt lingering fear as his body grew increasingly weak. It was evident that just two hits from the Vine Whip had dealt significant damage.

He couldn't withstand a third blow.

Taking advantage of Bellsprout missing its target, Lian once again increased the distance between them. He still couldn't afford to attack directly.

Bellsprout maintained a rapid offensive pace, its Vine Whip almost relentless. If Lian charged now, even if he managed to hit Bellsprout, there was a risk that if it didn't immediately lose combat capability, he would be in danger.

Huh?!

Lian suddenly noticed that the number of black spots on Bellsprout was increasing significantly, clearly marks left by the Ember burns earlier.

As these black patches spread, Bellsprout appeared to be in pain, slowing down the speed of its Vine Whip strikes.

Deciding to prolong the fight, while conserving some energy, Lian engaged in a game of "hide-and-seek" with Bellsprout without initiating further attacks. He remained uncertain whether Bellsprout could withstand one direct hit from his Scratch move.

Soon, Bellsprout ceased its Vine Whip attacks, showing signs of retreat and turning to flee. Lian knew that Bellsprout was nearing its limit; he couldn't let it escape now and immediately gave chase.

The severely injured Bellsprout had black spots spreading almost to its root stem, impairing its movement due to pain. Lian effortlessly caught up to it.

Bellsprout no longer had the strength to continue fighting. With one swift claw strike from Lian, akin to the last straw breaking a camel's back, Bellsprout collapsed weakly onto the ground, losing all combat ability.

With the battle concluded, Lian wasted no time and swiftly returned to his territory. Feeling extremely vulnerable, even a Caterpie could defeat him at this moment.

After resting safely in his cave for some hours, Lian regained some strength. Eagerly, he picked two Pecha Berries, sensing that only these would satisfy his ravenous hunger.

As nightfall approached, Lian lay down to rest in his cave. He couldn't help but acknowledge that Bellsprout's strength surpassed his expectations, nearly leading to an unexpected defeat. Thankfully, his quick thinking allowed him to ultimately overcome and defeat the stronger opponent.

Lian silently resolved to carefully choose a weaker target next time; he didn't want another exhausting battle like this one, which felt as if it nearly took half his life.

As night fell, Lian gradually drifted off into a peaceful slumber. Just past midnight, his consciousness suddenly became clear, transporting him once again to that white, ethereal space.

Immediately, Lian checked the data panel before him. As expected, it no longer displayed yesterday's battle statistics but rather today's encounter.

Charmander (Lian)

Gender: ♂

Type: Fire

Level: Lv 5

Ability: Blaze

Moves: Scratch, Growl, Ember

Stats: HP 189, Attack 102, Defense 93, Sp. Atk 110, Sp. Def 100, Speed 115

Bellsprout

Gender: ♀

Types: Grass, Poison

Level: Lv 11

Ability: Chlorophyll

Moves: Vine Whip, Growth, Wrap

Stats: HP 330, Attack 215, Defense 127, Sp. Atk 204, Sp. Def 116, Speed 138

Battle Rating: D+

Level Difference Bonus: +6

Racial Difference Penalty: -1

Stat Disparity Reward: 42

Output Disparity Reward: 156

Charmander's Output: 330

Bellsprout's Output: 174

Outcome: Charmander wins

Battle Rewards Settlement: 203 Combat Points

Total Combat Points: 203


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