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25.22% Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander / Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Preparing for Departure

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Preparing for Departure

Having defeated Treecko, Lian completed today's combat evaluation and anticipated receiving decent Combat Points as rewards.

Kalia observed the fallen Treecko without anger but rather astonishment that Charmander could defeat it seemingly effortlessly.

Even without her guidance, Treecko possessed considerable strength. Yet, despite Charmander's limited battle experience, it managed to triumph over Treecko head-on.

While attribute advantage played a role, this victory clearly demonstrated Charmander's significant prowess.

For the first time, Kalia realized how little she understood about Charmander beyond its proficiency with Ember. Previously, during tests, Charmander had shown average abilities except for Ember usage. Such capabilities should have made defeating Treecko challenging, yet now it seemed otherwise.

"Let's take Treecko for treatment first." With no time to ponder further, Kalia swiftly picked up the unconscious Treecko and headed towards the Pokemon Center.

Lian followed suit, finding staying in their room quite dull. Now that Kalia had earned her badge, their next step would likely be heading to the next gym.

Lian eagerly anticipated his next gym challenge. With such strong Gym Leaders and their powerful Pokémon, defeating them would undoubtedly yield significantly more Combat Points than usual battles. Even better if he could achieve victory without any damage to his Pokémon.

As for novice Trainers, Lian had little interest; their skills were often lacking, and their Pokémon even more so, typically consisting of common species like Pidgey or Rattata.

With low base stats and levels, engaging with these Pokémon was less beneficial compared to battling higher-level Grass-type Pokémon.

On his way, a sudden realization struck Lian: since he could effortlessly defeat Treeckos now, why not challenge higher-level Grass-type Pokémon?

Defeating stronger Pokémon would be far more advantageous than taking on weaker ones. The key benefit would be accelerating his own growth while simultaneously boosting his combat ratings.

Most Grass- and Bug-type Pokémon in Kana Forest were Level 10 or higher. Even Beedrill, known for its speed, might not necessarily outpace him, as Treecko already reached its speed limit—a condition wild Pokémon cannot match.

"If I specifically target high-Stamina Grass-type Pokémon, my combat rating should skyrocket. Then, by choosing some lower-Stamina Pokémon, I can efficiently grind levels."

As Lian contemplated further, he realized this strategy made sense. Engaging in battles wouldn't exhaust him too much; his first fight aimed to avoid wasting combat rating points, which he didn't mind sacrificing. Subsequent battles could be swiftly resolved with just one Ember move, making it incredibly effortless.

Previously, Lian had defeated over a dozen Bug-type Pokémon in a single day, but at that time, he was naive, and as a result, the system did not calculate any combat ratings, leaving him feeling deceived.

Now, with daily meals, rest, and even opportunities for occasional laziness, life was quite comfortable. Allocating some time to level up, earn high combat ratings, and enhance his strength would only prove beneficial.

Lian may have been lazy, but he wasn't foolish. His leveling progress was too slow, and considering Treecko's combative nature, future challenges were inevitable. If he didn't strengthen himself, there was a risk that Treecko might evolve before him, creating a significant base stat gap and potentially leading to defeat.

Upon evolution, Treecko becomes Grovyle, boasting a speed base stat of 95. Unless Lian also evolves, surpassing Grovyle's speed will be challenging.

With Treecko engaging in numerous battles each day and already three levels ahead, if Lian remains around Level 10 when Treecko evolves, it would be utterly embarrassing.

Upon arriving at the Pokemon Center, Treecko was quickly treated and recovered, as its injuries were not severe.

Soon, Kalia returned to their room with both Pokemon and firmly stated, "Treecko, Charmander, from now on, you two must not fight anymore. Remember, you are both my partners, and I don't want either of you getting hurt."

Treecko lowered its head, feeling quite dejected after being defeated. It had always believed Lian was weaker than it, but reality proved to be harshly different.

Lian pursed his lips; he definitely wouldn't initiate fights with Treecko again. However, the issue lay with Treecko itself - this feisty creature loved battling, and there was no telling when it might challenge him once more.

"Alright, today I'll go shopping for some supplies. Tomorrow, we're leaving Kana City and heading towards Pearl City," Kalia announced.

Lian's eyes lit up. Moving on to the next city? He wondered what local delicacies Pearl City might offer and whether its name suggested a coastal location near the sea.

Being water-averse, Lian hoped that if Pearl City indeed bordered the ocean, he wouldn't find the experience too uncomfortable.

***

Kalia purchased some sleeping bags and essential items for their journey. Although Pearl City wasn't far from Kana City, they couldn't continuously rush without breaks. Training Pokemon would be a priority, necessitating occasional nights spent outdoors.

Pearl City was located just beyond a forest and several rivers, teeming with various wild Pokemon. On foot, it would take about a day to reach Pearl City, or half a day by bicycle. However, Kalia didn't plan on riding; instead, she intended to walk and engage wild Pokemon in battles along the way.

While Pearl City's gym specializes in Water-type Pokemon, which is advantageous for Treecko, one must never underestimate any red-star Gym. The training of Pokemon requires constant attention and dedication.

Plans often don't go as expected, though. Late that evening, Kalia received news: Pearl City's Gym Leader, Moran, had suddenly departed for an offshore matter, temporarily closing the Water-type Gym until her return in two weeks.

"Offshore?" Kalia was surprised but remained unfazed. With the Pearl City Gym temporarily closed, there was no need to head there immediately.

The third red-star Gym was located in Falcon City within the Sebas Region, known for its flying-type gym—a challenge Kalia had planned to save for last.

However, given the current situation, they would have no choice but to head straight to Falcon City first. It was quite distant from Kana City, requiring traversal through the Kana Mountains and crossing several rivers before reaching their destination.

Falcon City's Gym boasted formidable strength, and Kalia estimated that with Treecko and Charmander's current abilities, they were far from ready. At least waiting until after their evolutions seemed necessary to stand a chance in the challenge.

"It looks like we'll need to spend some time training in the Kana Mountains first." Kalia felt helpless; Gym Leader Moran of Pearl City was quite impulsive, leaving for half a month without concern for potential repercussions from the Pokemon League.

Nighttime.

Lian entered the system space, pleased to find today's combat rating assessment favorable. He earned over 300 Combat Points, along with leveling up to level 9.

Charmander

Gender: ♂

Level: Lv.9

Ability: Blaze

Moves: Scratch, Growl, Ember, Smokescreen

Stats: Stamina 260, Attack 144, Defense 127, Special Attack 292, Special Defense 140, Speed 288

Total Combat Value: 328

Notably, Lian's Special Attack stat had directly surged to 292, even higher than previous increases, nearing the three-hundred mark.


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Based on Lian's calculations, he was nearing the next threshold. Once reached, upgrading his special attack would require double the Combat Points.

Doubling sixty points directly results in one hundred and twenty points needed. Even achieving multiple B-grade combat ratings wouldn't suffice for such rapid consumption.

It's best to focus on enhancing my special attack first.

Lian began clicking the plus sign, swiftly using up over three hundred Combat Points. His special attack increased to 297, leaving him with only 28 points remaining.

At this point, Lian estimated he had reached the limit; any further upgrade would require spending exactly one hundred and twenty Combat Points.

He realized that leveling up quickly was crucial. Relying solely on Combat Points to infinitely boost his special attack seemed practically impossible, as the required points exponentially increased with each enhancement.

Only by leveling up could he rapidly improve his strength. Currently, Lian's special attack base stat must be no less than 90, which is truly astounding. Many fully evolved Pokémon have lower special attack base stats compared to his current level.

Once Lian evolves into Charmeleon, there will be a significant increase in his base stats. Combining his already high natural special attack base stat with the additional upgrades from Combat Points, even Lian couldn't predict just how powerful his special attack capability might become.

However, to evolve into Charmeleon, it seems he needs at least level 16, which is seven levels away - potentially requiring numerous battles.

To accelerate his evolution, Lian must engage in as many daily battles as possible. He couldn't even estimate how many Combat Points he had spent on enhancing his special attack attribute.

It's likely close to two thousand Combat Points by now.

To maximize these Combat Points into Special Attack Ability points, continuous leveling up and evolving is essential.

The system consistently emphasizes strength through battle, remaining unwavering in this approach. Whether improving move proficiency or boosting abilities, all ultimately aim to drive Lian into more frequent combat.

Stronger through each battle, battling to become stronger.

Lian sets himself a small goal: first, evolve into Charmeleon. Although not as cute as Charmander, he cannot remain a Charmander indefinitely.

While Charmeleon lacks charm and appears somewhat clumsy, it's a necessary stage of evolution. Once evolved into Charizard, things will significantly improve.

There might even be opportunities for Mega Evolution later, transforming into the cooler X or Y Charizard forms. However, it remains uncertain if Mega Evolution exists in this world.

***

The next morning.

For the first time, Lian wasn't woken up by Kalia's call but instead slept until naturally rising. Upon waking, he noticed Kalia busy packing her belongings.

Meanwhile, Treecko had risen early and was practicing Quick Attack. Clearly, its defeat dealt a blow to its confidence, prompting it to intensify training.

Lian felt somewhat speechless; there was no need for such relentless effort, as it put considerable pressure on him.

However, this dedication was inherent to Treecko's competitive nature, driven by a relentless determination not to rest until defeating its opponent. It seemed deeply fixated on overcoming him.

Soon enough, once Treecko evolves into Grovyle, it will undoubtedly seek another battle.

After some time, Kalia finished packing.

"We're leaving now, Charmander, Treecko."

Lian still felt attached to the place, but staying with Kalia ensured daily meals. Their next destination was Pearl City, where culinary delights awaited him.

Upon leaving the hotel, Kalia didn't use her bicycle, considering the rocky terrain and dense foliage of the Kana Mountains required walking.

Kalia turned to address her two Pokémon, saying, "We can't head straight to Pearl City for now. Instead, we'll traverse the Kana Mountains and go to Falcon City first."

Not going to Pearl City?

Upon hearing this, Lian felt slightly disappointed but quickly realized that Falcon City could be just as appealing. Judging by its name, it likely had many flying-type Pokémon, making him wonder if Farfetch'd might be among them.

From watching the anime, he knew that Farfetch'd meat was exceptionally delicious. This rare Pokémon species had even faced near-extinction due to excessive hunting.

In this world, Lian wasn't sure about their status, but if Farfetch'd did exist here, they would undoubtedly taste great too. He wouldn't personally hunt them, but he certainly wouldn't mind enjoying cooked Farfetch'd dishes.

Lian followed Kalia towards the Kana Mountains, located north of Kana City, directly behind the gym. They arrived there swiftly.

As they passed the gym, Lian noticed a familiar figure emerging from inside.

"Isn't that the little fatty who tried to catch me earlier?" Lian recognized him immediately—it was Little Fatty Aaron. It seemed his gym challenge had failed, evident from his dejected expression.

Upon reflection, it made sense that Electrike would struggle against Ground-types, with little chance of victory. Pidgey's base stats were too low; although having a flying advantage was beneficial, it couldn't match Treecko's ability to defeat two Pokémon at once.

Kalia also noticed Aaron, and they had briefly interacted before. If not for him, she might not have been able to befriend her Charmander.

Aaron spotted Kalia as well and assumed she was preparing to challenge the gym. He approached her and asked, "Haven't you challenged the gym yet? Would you like some advice?"

Kalia smiled faintly and shook her head, "I earned my badge yesterday. Today, I'm planning to leave Kana City."

"Ah! You've already faced the Gym Leader?" Aaron exclaimed, surprised. Then he saw the inconspicuous light brown Firm Earth Badge on Kalia's clothing, feeling slightly embarrassed as he rubbed his nose.

"How about you? Did your challenge fail?" Kalia inquired.

Aaron forced a bitter smile and nodded. Curiously, he then asked, "This direction doesn't lead to Pearl City, does it? Are you heading...to Falcon City?"

"Yes, Pearl City's Gym Leader is currently away."

"Can I join you? I heard the Falcon City Gym Leader specializes in training flying-type Pokemon; I'd like to learn from them," Aaron requested.

During this gym battle, his Electrike, being an Electric-type, posed little threat against Cubone. He had to rely on Pidgey, but unfortunately, its strength was insufficient and it also lost.

To obtain Kana City's Gym Badge, he needed to focus on developing his Pidgey further. However, as a novice Trainer, he sought guidance from experienced Trainers to enhance his knowledge.

Typically, gyms accept students, and the Gym Leaders allocate time for classes, imparting their expertise in exchange for a modest fee.

Compared to Pokemon academies, gyms serve as learning hubs for many civilian Trainers. The fees charged by Gym Leaders are minimal, yet they provide practical knowledge and skills, helping Trainers improve significantly.

"It's possible, but I plan to stay in the Kana Mountains for some time before heading towards Falcon City." Kalia couldn't let Aaron disrupt her plans entirely, but traveling together wasn't an issue.

"That's fine. I'm also planning to catch some new Pokemon in the Kana Mountains. I heard that Rock-type Pokemon can consume dirt and stones for faster growth; is this true?" Aaron eagerly engaged in conversation with Kalia.

"Yes," Kalia nodded. Most Rock-type Pokemon reside underground or within caves, feeding on soil and rocks to absorb their elemental energy, accelerating their development.

As a result, many Rock-type Pokemon continuously improve without needing combat, boasting remarkable defensive capabilities.

"I've heard Geodudes are the easiest to capture, so I'll go for one of those," said Aaron.

Observing from the side, Lian realized that little fatty represented the typical struggles faced by novice Trainers. After failing his first gym challenge, he had no choice but to enhance his Pokemon's strength further. To foster his own growth, he chose to venture far to another city for additional knowledge.

His understanding of various aspects was superficial, lacking systematic training. Consequently, nurturing an exceptional Pokemon seemed beyond his reach.

Even when capturing Pokemon, he primarily focused on ones that wouldn't strain his finances significantly. If offered a powerful Snorlax, he might decline simply because he couldn't afford its upkeep.


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