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8.1% Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander / Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Kalia

Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Kalia

"The match concludes! The victor is... Tamagawa Naoki!"

Illuminated by lights from the green ceiling with white borders, the arena was filled with lush vegetation - grass, trees, and flowers dominated the scene.

Despite its verdant surroundings, the atmosphere within this vibrant battlefield felt somewhat tense.

A young girl dressed in a blue short-sleeved blouse and floral skirt crouched on the grass, silently sobbing. Her short hair concealed her face, while tears dripped onto the lawn, sliding along the blades of grass before seeping into the soil.

Footsteps approached, and Tamagawa Naoki looked at the weeping girl without any trace of sympathy. Instead, he spoke coldly, "Kalia, you've been defeated. According to the rules, you are no longer the Grass-type Gym Leader."

The sobs paused momentarily, as if his words had pierced her heart like needles. Yet, she couldn't refute them; they were the harsh truth.

"I understand," Kalia murmured, rising stiffly to her feet. A hint of tremble and defiance lingered in her voice. With rigid movements, she removed the symbol of her gym leadership and personally handed it over to him.

From today onward, Tamagawa Naoki would become the new Grass-type Gym Leader of Rhine City, severing all ties with Kalia's former role.

The spectators remained silent, feeling sympathetic for the young girl. Having inherited her father's position as gym leader at such a tender age, she now had to relinquish it graciously.

However, this outcome was inevitable. Kalia was too inexperienced; not only did she inherit the title of gym leader, but also three powerful Pokémon from the previous leader. From the start, she possessed elite Pokémon that many trainers strive their entire lives to acquire without success.

Becoming a gym leader directly after bypassing the novice trainer stage contradicted the League's initial intent, and they would not allow such a situation to persist.

Consequently, every year, the League sends evaluators to assess the strength of each gym. Those deemed unfit lose their qualification, with new gym leaders appointed by the League taking over their positions.

Kalia had become a trainer less than two years ago. Despite inheriting three formidable Grass-type Pokémon from the former gym leader, her lack of experience made her no match for Tamagawa Naoki, a highly skilled veteran trainer. The result was a decisive defeat.

According to the Pokemon League's evaluation criteria, losing one's qualification as a gym leader means forfeiting the position. Regaining the role is exceptionally challenging thereafter.

Apart from the Pokemon League appointing exceptional trainers as gym leaders, the only other way to become one was through familial inheritance, like Kalia's case.

Thus, for Kalia to regain her position after losing it, she would need a new appointment from the Pokemon League.

"I'm always open to your challenges, but first, you must obtain a Silver Star Gym Badge. So pack up and leave my gym." Tamagawa Naoki's words were filled with disdain, and he promptly ignored Kalia thereafter.

Kalia clenched her fists tightly. The cost of failure was high, but ultimately, she knew she was still too weak. She had always been aware of her issue: becoming a trainer too recently left her inexperienced despite her relentless efforts to learn quickly. Time simply hadn't allowed her to fully develop her skills.

Father, what would you have done?

Her father's face flashed in her mind - usually stoic and cold, yet warm and loving towards her.

Let's start anew.

A determination surged within Kalia; this decision was hers alone. She realized that being a gym leader shouldn't limit her ambitions. Every novice trainer dreams of becoming the regional champion, and she was no exception.

This was her initial dream; however, as she delved deeper, she realized how challenging it truly was. Following her father's unexpected death, when she inherited the gym, this aspiration gradually faded away.

Now, although losing her position as gym leader, it also meant shedding the constraints and regaining her freedom.

"Are you okay?"

Kalia's close friend, Lewis, approached and gently patted her shoulder, his face filled with concern.

Kalia shook her head, indicating that she was fine. In that moment, she felt suddenly relieved. She recalled her father's unfulfilled regret of never winning the League Championship. It was time for her to fulfill that dream on his behalf.

With newfound determination, Kalia swiftly headed towards the back door of the gym, leading to a dense forest inhabited by numerous Grass-type Pokémon. As a grass-type gym leader, both she and her father had always been deeply connected to these creatures.

However, she harbored a secret within her heart: she actually preferred Fire-type Pokémon. From a young age, she yearned to surpass her father, and upon learning that Fire-types were strong against Grass-types, she developed a special affinity for them.

But just as she turned ten, ready to choose her first Fire-type Pokémon, tragedy struck with the news of her father's sudden passing.

Upon reaching the forest, Kalia without hesitation took out three Poké Balls from her waist and released them one by one.

Pop! Pop! Pop!

The Poké Balls opened, emitting red light that materialized into three powerful Grass-type Pokémon: Jumpluff, Sceptile, and Roserade.

Her father had painstakingly trained these three Pokémon, but now Kalia intended to release them all. Since she chose to start anew, she wouldn't hold onto any attachments or shortcuts.

With determination, Kalia picked up each Poké Ball, placed it underfoot, and firmly crushed them, turning them into shattered pieces.

Seeing this, Lewis rushed over, his eyes wide with disbelief as he exclaimed, "What are you doing? Have you gone mad?"

"I'm not mad." Kalia shook her head, fully aware of her actions despite her friend's questioning gaze.

Looking at Jumpluff floating in the air, she smiled gently and said, "Jumpluff, go on, be free. If not for my father's request, you wouldn't have chosen to stay with me, right? Now that I've lost my position as gym leader, there's no reason for you to remain by my side anymore."

She had watched Jumpluff evolve from Hoppip since its early days. At that time, her father was already an experienced trainer and often took her on outdoor training sessions with his Pokémon; he wasn't yet the grass-type gym leader.

Those were her happiest memories. Later, when her father gained recognition from the Pokemon League after participating in the Grand Festival, becoming the grass-type gym leader, he could no longer frequently take her outdoors due to constant challenges from trainers.

Jumpluff floated in the air, feeling the constraints disappear as soon as the Poké Ball shattered. Understanding Kalia's intentions, it affectionately rubbed its soft cotton tuft against her head before decisively flying away.

If not for the bond formed during their shared childhood and the constraint of the Poké Ball, Jumpluff would not have obeyed Kalia's command. Its true master was always her father, not Kalia.

Kalia crushed the second Poké Ball underfoot, releasing Sceptile. This Pokémon had originally been her father's starter, Treecko, and had evolved alongside him. It was the longest-standing companion to her father and also witnessed her birth.

Sceptile was akin to an elder figure; Kalia recalled how it often entertained her during her childhood, and riding on Sceptile's tail was one of her favorite activities.

When the Poké Ball shattered, unlike Jumpluff, Sceptile didn't immediately depart but instead looked at her, remaining motionless.

"Sceptile, I want to grow as a trainer like my father did, step by step, just as you and he once did together. So, your protection is no longer needed. Do you understand what I'm saying?" Kalia gently persuaded, speaking softly.

Though reluctant, Sceptile comprehended Kalia's intentions. Eventually, it ventured deeper into the forest, returning to nature.

Kalia turned her gaze to the last remaining Pokémon, Roserade. This Pokémon was another early Grass-type raised by her father. However, Roserade posed certain dangers with its flower-like body covered in poisonous thorns. As a result, Kalia rarely interacted with it from a young age, making it difficult for them to develop a strong bond.

With both Sceptile and Jumpluff gone, when Kalia crushed the final Poké Ball, Roserade departed without any hesitation.

Phew!

Kalia felt both relieved and somewhat lost, but since she had decided to start anew, there was no room for regret.

Lewis observed the three released Pokemon, shaking his head, "What a pity, such exceptional creatures. So, what's your plan moving forward?"

Training a Pokemon is incredibly challenging, especially nurturing a formidable battle-ready one. The cost is substantial, requiring comprehensive training across various aspects while closely monitoring their diet.

"Challenging gyms, collecting badges, and participating in the League tournament!" Kalia stated with determination, outlining her immediate goals.

Lewis smiled, "Then I'll be waiting for you in Rhine City."

***

Within the system space, surrounded by a white void, Lian meticulously examined today's battle data.

His attributes panel remained unchanged from yesterday, showing no alterations. Below it were Nuzleaf's statistics.

The level 15 Nuzleaf was nine levels higher than him and possessed eight moves. Fortunately, apart from Razor Leaf, there were no other particularly strong attacks.

When he saw the battle rating, Lian smiled contentedly. As expected, he achieved a C-grade evaluation, albeit just barely at C-. Still, it wasn't bad.

As he reviewed each piece of data, he finally reached the output difference reward section, which once again held significant weight. However, analyzing the detailed combat information also made Lian feel somewhat relieved yet cautious.

During this battle, he couldn't afford any mistakes. Throughout the fight, Nuzleaf only managed to inflict damage on Lian with one Astonish move. Even that single ordinary Astonish attack caused him to lose 168 Stamina points, considering his total stamina was slightly over 200.

Despite the close call, his performance was truly commendable. The first Ember hit Nuzleaf, causing only 148 damage, while Nuzleaf boasted a staggering 460 Stamina.

Following a typical battle sequence, Lian would need four Ember attacks to defeat Nuzleaf, while Nuzleaf only required two Razor Leaf or other moves.

The second Ember skill was unexpectedly advantageous as Lian deliberately targeted Nuzleaf's weakness, increasing the damage to 222 points and dropping its Stamina below one hundred.

At that point, Nuzleaf could not have withstood a third Ember attack, although Lian wasn't aware of this at the time; likely, only Nuzleaf itself knew.

Coincidentally, Lian entered Blaze Mode just then, giving him confidence that one more hit on Nuzleaf would secure victory.

Ultimately, his prediction proved accurate, and he defeated Nuzleaf hidden beneath the leaves.

The combat rewards were quite substantial this time, totaling 379 Combat Points. Including the remaining 3 points from before, Lian now had a total of 382 Combat Points, surpassing all his previous accumulations combined.

With these Combat Points, Lian could significantly enhance one of his abilities beyond its current level.


Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Breaking the Special Attack Limit

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With 382 Combat Points, following the ratio of five points for each ability point increase, Lian could potentially boost his abilities by a total of 76 points. If he allocated all these points to Special Attack, it would directly surpass two hundred, which is undeniably astonishing.

Considering Lian was only Level 6, as his level increases, he will become progressively stronger—just thinking about it gets him slightly excited.

Eagerly, Lian focused on his Special Attack ability value and raised his claw... furiously clicking the plus sign!

Click-click-click-click-click!

Feeling like a Gatling gun, Lian rapidly fired inputs, watching the Special Attack ability value jump swiftly.

142...152...162...172...

Next, Lian glanced at his remaining Combat Points, noticing they were decreasing just as quickly. Now they had dropped to...127?

Wait!

Something's not right!

Lian abruptly stopped, observing that his Special Attack ability now displayed 183, indicating a 41-point increase.

However, his Combat Points unexpectedly totaled only 127. That doesn't make sense; did the system swallow some points?

Regaining his composure, Lian surmised that ability values might not be infinitely upgradeable. Once reaching a certain threshold, it seems the cost of increasing abilities with Combat Points escalates.

That made sense.

In other words, from now on, each increment in Special Attack would consume more Combat Points. After some calculations, Lian discovered the new cost was 15 points per increase.

Originally, only 5 points were needed, but now to raise Special Attack by one point required 15 Combat Points. This change seemed less efficient for enhancing Special Attack; instead, allocating Combat Points to improve other ability values could potentially maximize their utilization.

It's possible that the system aimed to prevent him from excessively boosting his Special Attack output using Combat Points, thus increasing the consumption rate.

Alternatively, given Lian's current level, his Special Attack may have reached its limit. Further enhancements exceed his inherent potential, necessitating a higher expenditure of Combat Points.

Regardless of which possibility, Lian felt continuing to spend Combat Points on upgrading Special Attack...remained the best choice.

Lian preferred pushing things to extremes, focusing solely on Special Attack. It was all about having fun and embracing the extreme.

Why bother with balanced development when instantly defeating opponents is more thrilling? Without maximizing offensive power, what's the point of being a Charmander? A low health Charmander is when it truly shines.

Without hesitation, Lian continued clicking the plus sign for Special Attack, raising it directly to 191. Although he spent over a hundred Combat Points for just an increase of 8 points, Lian remained ecstatic.

With only 7 Combat Points left, he didn't want to waste them on other abilities and decided to save them until his next batch arrived.

The exhilarating experience of rapidly allocating points made Lian feel like cheating in a game, especially after boosting his Special Attack to 191 in one go. Now, his offensive capabilities were explosively powerful.

Lian felt invincible.

Of course, this was an illusion, but if faced against Nuzleaf again in a one-on-one battle, he could undoubtedly defeat it with two Ember moves.

Having nearly depleted his Combat Points, Lian chose not to linger in the system space any longer. With a thought, he returned to his sweet dreams.

As the morning sun rose, its first rays brought a gentle warmth.

Early summer mornings were pleasantly cool but quickly turned sweltering. However, Lian wasn't awakened by the heat; it was hunger that stirred him.

Having gone without food for an entire day, Lian felt close to fainting, his body aching and desperately craving nourishment.

Perhaps it was just his imagination, but he sensed some changes within himself, although he couldn't pinpoint exactly what they were.

Overwhelmed by hunger, Lian didn't dwell on it further. He continued camouflaging with vines, preparing to search for sustenance.

After wandering around for half a day, Lian indeed found something edible, not fruits or berries, but rather, spotted a travel bag.

The bag likely belonged to someone who seemed to have left temporarily, as no one was visible nearby.

Hiding behind a tree, Lian eyed the partially exposed sandwich inside the travel bag. He had a nagging feeling it might be a lure, causing him to hesitate.

Just as Lian was wavering, the owner of the travel bag returned - a young man wearing sunglasses. Holding a Poké Ball in hand, he approached the bag.

The man picked up his backpack, took a big bite of the sandwich, and headed towards the forest.

Lian felt a pang of regret, but the man had already walked far enough to lose any chance he might have had.

Determined not to give up, Lian decided to follow him, hoping for another opportunity to secure some food. After all, that large backpack likely contained plenty of delicious treats.

Stealthily trailing behind the man, Lian accompanied him to the edge of the forest where they entered through a hidden path.

This entrance was different from the one Lian initially emerged from. Before entering, the man released a Poké Ball, revealing a Normal-type Zigzagoon, which landed on the ground.

As Lian cautiously followed them into the forest, he discovered that the man had brought the Zigzagoon here for a picnic. He laid out various tasty foods on a prepared picnic blanket, sharing the meal with Zigzagoon.

"Zigzagoon, these treats are all for you. Make sure to train hard later," the man chatted while enjoying his drink, sandwich, and the company of Zigzagoon.

The Zigzagoon, known for its gluttonous nature, eagerly squealed and hopped beside the man, burying its head to devour the prepared food on the picnic blanket.

Watching from afar, Lian's mouth watered, feeling an urge to dash over, snatch some treats, and make a quick escape. However, he knew it would be too easy to get caught.

"Are you full yet?" The man finished his last bite of sandwich, wiped his mouth, and asked after swallowing.

"Alright then, let's begin. Today's goal is to practice Tackle one hundred times." He stood up, leaving the picnic blanket untouched, and guided the Zigzagoon to an open clearing nearby.

As Lian observed the man instructing Zigzagoon to repeatedly practice the Tackle move, he saw an opportunity - there were still some vegetable salads and cookies left on the blanket.

Stealthily approaching, Lian cautiously moved towards the picnic area, using tree cover to remain undetected by both the man and Zigzagoon.

Gurgle.

Suddenly, Lian's stomach loudly growled, drawing attention despite being close to the pair, ensuring they heard the sound.

Damn it!

Lian froze, nearly going insane as his stomach chose this precise moment to rumble loudly.

The man and Zigzagoon were immediately drawn towards Lian's direction. Despite being partially concealed by vines, at such close proximity, anyone could tell he was a wild Pokemon.

"A wild Tangela, perfect opportunity!"

It was unclear if the man had poor eyesight or simply lacked knowledge about Pokemon, but he mistook Lian for a Tangela.

"Zigzagoon, use Tackle on that wild Tangela!" The man pointed at the 'Tangela' before him, shouting commands for Zigzagoon to attack.

Wild Pokemon in this area were generally not very strong, making it ideal for novice Trainers to train their skills. However, due to the high number of people capturing Pokemon here, encountering a wild Pokemon had become increasingly rare.

Additionally, venturing deeper into the forest posed significant danger, so the man dared not take his Zigzagoon too far. Spotting a wild 'Tangela' now filled him with excitement; he couldn't pass up such a valuable training opportunity.

Caught!

As their eyes met, Lian instantly reacted, darting swiftly towards the picnic cloth and grabbing the cookies he had been eyeing all along.

Upon receiving its Trainer's command, the Zigzagoon swiftly charged forward. Well-practiced with the Tackle move, it aimed directly at the Tangela before it.

Lian hastily stuffed the cookie into his mouth, fully aware that the Zigzagoon was attacking him. However, he remained unfazed, knowing that even if this Zigzagoon practiced Tackle moves, allowing three strikes wouldn't be an issue.

Once satisfied, he planned to make a swift escape.

As the Zigzagoon approached Lian, it prepared to collide with him but noticed the tail of the 'Tangela' right behind.

Feeling the impact from the Zigzagoon, Lian only took a single step back, experiencing slight discomfort.

He quickly finished swallowing the cookie and grabbed the vegetable salad while casting a glance at the Zigzagoon, seemingly unaffected by the previous collision.

"Don't interrupt my meal; do you want a beating?" Lian yelled, hoping to intimidate the Zigzagoon. He had no desire to fight and intended to eat one more cookie before leaving.

However, seeing Lian consume its cookie enraged the Zigzagoon. Unfazed by Lian's threats, without waiting for further commands from its Trainer, it charged again.

The man also approached closer, finally getting a full view of the Pokemon. The blazing flames were unmistakably attention-grabbing.

"Is that not Tangela?" The man was both surprised and delighted, feeling as if he had discovered a new wild Pokémon. Clearly, the one before him was a Fire-type Pokémon, with the vines merely serving as camouflage.

The Zigzagoon charged angrily, infuriated by the audacious thief who dared to steal from it.

Lian, no longer holding back, unleashed a burst of Ember from his mouth. However, almost instantly, he regretted it, realizing he had forgotten about the bystanders nearby. Now, there was a high chance his true identity would be exposed.

A fiery ball shot out, striking the incoming Zigzagoon perfectly. With Lian's exceptionally high Special Attack, the Ember appeared significantly stronger, even momentarily halting the Zigzagoon's charge.

In the next moment, a large patch of the Zigzagoon's fur was singed, causing severe direct damage. It collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily.

"Charmander!" The man finally recognized the move - Lian's fire-breathing matched exactly with the Charmander image in his mind, further confirmed by the flaming tail.

"How is this possible? A wild Charmander here?" The man was astonished, knowing well that Charmander is a highly renowned Fire-type Pokémon.

While Charmanders aren't rare, many populations thrive in the Ellie Region. However, they are not typically found in the Sebas Region.

Rarity adds value; Charmanders were scarce in the Sebas Region. With their gentle nature and immense potential to evolve into powerful Charizards, they became highly sought-after starter Pokémon for novice Trainers in this area.

In fact, numerous movies and TV shows in the Sebas Region featured Charmanders as main characters.

The status of a single Charmander in the Sebas Region was exceptionally high. Recently, there had been chaos when an organization captured a large number of Charmanders from the Ellie Region, prompting the local Charizard population to cross the sea in search of them.

Ultimately, it took intervention from the Pokemon League to recover those stolen Charmanders, allowing the Charizards to return to the Ellie Region without causing further disruption.

The man hastily pulled out his phone, aiming to capture an image of the Charmander. Although he didn't have any spare Poké Balls to catch it, sharing news about its sighting would undoubtedly garner him significant attention.

Click.

Hearing the sound, Lian turned and noticed the man's actions, fully aware of what he intended to do.

"Oh crap, busted! I've been photographed."

He must stop this guy at all costs; if the photo gets shared, hordes of Trainers will flock here, forcing Lian into constant evasion.


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