บท 44: Chapter 42: Understanding
Ark was thrilled with the completion of this quest. He was very intrigued as to what the reward actually was. It had no description and it's name was pretty vague when considering the sheer amount of possibilities it had.
He focused on his reward, and received a new screen.
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Select Ability Power Up: Please choose an ability to improve!
- Move Resistance
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Ark judged that this ability that he had never used before, was the only ability able to go through a Power Up, thus it was the only one he could choose. However, he would not be able to ascertain this until he gets this reward again as well as once he gets a new skill. Clicking on the 'Move Resistance' option, Ark was presented another screen on top of the original one.
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Move Resistance Powered Up
Details:
Grade 1
Bug: 17% + 5UP ---------> 22%
Normal: 13% + 5UP ---------> 18%
Flying: 6% + 5UP ---------> 11%
Water: 2% + 5UP ---------> 7%
Poison: 1% + 5UP ---------> 6%
Dragon: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Fairy: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Steel: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Fighting: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Electric: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Fire: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Grass: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Ground: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Rock: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Dark: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Psychic: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Ghost: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
Ice: 0% + 5UP ---------> 5%
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Enlightened, Ark smiled brightly as he had finally found out how his ability worked!
He thought back to all of his encounters so far and noted that every attack he took, had been from the Pokemon Types which had the highest percentage. With that information, Ark speculated that in order to improve his ability, he would need to take damage from those types of moves. This made sense as it's the same as those that built up a resistance to poison and electricity through consistent exposure, however Arks end result would be full immunity if he put in the effort and pushed his body to the limits. One of the reasons Ark did not focus much on his own attack strength in his childhood, was that he assumed that he would be able to unlock his immunity by consolidating his defense. However now, he knew that he was only half right.
"Well at least I now know how to start training. A feasible idea would be to use my Pokemon to attack me and just power level it. If I do that, I can at least control how hurt I get"
With a new training regime forming in his mind, Ark got into some light pyjamas ready for bed. Excitement bubbled in his stomach as he planned the intensive training for the next few days. By his judgement, Ash and Misty should arrive in Pewter city in just over a week, this should give him enough time to improve Sylph and familiarise himself with Shellder.
Night passed and the early morning rays woke Ark from his slumber. He threw on his clothes and left the room. Since he had the Pocket Dimension ability, he never really took anything out of his bag since he could just keep all of the necessities on him at all times. It made it really easy to make a speedy departure.
After locking his room, Ark went downstairs and was met by the ever smiling Nurse Joy. Even early in the morning, Nurse Joy had a radiant glow around her that made those she spoke to feel comfortable. He strolled over to the desk and smiled before stating his business.
"Hey Nurse Joy, I am here for my Shellder and Sylph. They should be ready yeah?"
Nurse Joy smiled before sending her Chansey to fetch the two items. They made some small talk before Chansey returned with two pristine looking Pokeballs.
"Are you leaving for the night?"
Ark shook his head.
"Not this time, we will be back at night. We are just going to be spending the day training together"
Nurse Joy nodded her head before displaying her trademark smile.
"Good luck and stay safe!"
With those parting words, Ark left for the forest.
After roughly half an hour of delving into the forest, Ark found a spot far enough away from the road. It was a small clearing about the size of a medium sized house, the perfect size for their future training. With a satisfied nod, Ark took the two Pokeballs from his Pocket Storage and clicked their middle buttons. The balls shrank and out came two beams of light.
Immediately after being let out, Sylph jumped up to Ark and gave him a strong hug before letting go and standing by his side. The two turned their eyes to the other Pokemon sat on the ground. Just like it was caught, Shellder had it's shell shut tight and it did not move a muscle. A slight worry bloomed in Arks mind as he saw the dormant Pokemon.
"Shellder, are you there?"
Ark approached Shellder and crouched in front of it. He spoke to it in hopes that it will open up if it heard his voice.
He reached his hand out to the Pokemon and stroked the shiny Golden shell with a careful hand. As if in response to his touch, Shellder shook lightly before it's top shell opened up slowly.
"Good Morning little guy. It's nice to finally meet you"
Ark smiled at Shellder as he continued to stroke it's smooth shell. Contrary to what he thought, the shell is very smooth and had very few coarse spots on it, making it feel nice to the touch.
The newly awakened Shellder stared at Ark with its small eyes and remained still. It watched his every action, before turning its eyes to the stoic Sylph.
Under the gaze of the Shellder, Sylph watched Ark without paying it any attention. While she would welcome new team members, she did not like the way this Shellder stayed silent despite it being fortunate enough to be receiving Arks strokes. Had this been the Sylph of a week ago, the two Pokemon would now be locked in a battle for supremacy and jealousy.
"My name is Ark. From now on, we are a team. The three of us are a team, so I need you two to get along."
While his words were spoken to Shellder, the intent behind it still affected Sylph. She approached the two before finally looking Shellder.
-I'm Sylph, Arks Number 1. Good to meet you.-
Sylph spoke out to Shellder with her telepathy. Although she knew it wouldn't be able to respond, Sylph spoke to it like she would Ark. This was to show Ark that she was making an effort to get along, in hopes of receiving praise. Seemingly, it worked as Ark placed his free head on Sylphs head before giving her hair a few small pats.
"What about you Shellder?"
Shellder looked between Ark and Sylph before nodding it's head. Joyfully, it had chosen to accept its new position currently. Thrilled by this, Ark stood up and removed some Pokemon food from his Pocket Storage. Placing the two bowls of food in front of the Pokemon, Ark sat down next to them and started eating an apple. Without reservation, Sylph begun eating the food, her movements contained a grace that seemed to be innate since there was not even a hint of grace in Arks eating habits.
Shellder watched the two chow down on their breakfast before looking at the bowl in front of it. Gingerly, it reached out a small pink tongue and latched onto part of the food. It drew the food into it's shell before sounds of crunching were heard. A small shock ran through its body as it tasted it's first Pokemon food. Ark had brought the same brand that Professor Oak used, therefore he knew there was a guarantee on it's high nutrition and quality taste.
As if possessed, Shellder began rapidly eating the food in it's bowl as though it was afraid it would run away at any moment. Ark smiled as he watched Shellder enjoy it's meal. Thoughts of the future floated in his mind before he shook his head and started to think of the best ways to train the trio. Despite thinking of many different ways to train, he knew that until he got familiar with Shellder and his new abilities, he would not know the most efficient way to train.
Thus after finishing his breakfast, he poured some water for the Pokemon whilst he stretched his body in preparation for the training days ahead.
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