When Cain emerged onto the streets of Goldenrod City once more, he had already donned his original Association mask, a symbol of his multiplicity of identities. This was his key to unlocking the freedom to do as he pleased in many things. As long as he could keep his identities in check, he could evade trouble to a large extent.
In fact, just a moment ago, when he dealt with those rowdy hooligans, he had donned the mask of a wooden youth. Even if someone were to investigate, they wouldn't be able to trace it back to Cain.
The city was aglow with a dazzling array of colors, like a sky full of stars. Goldenrod City at night was a mesmerizing sight to behold. Cain remained unaffected by the fact that he had just committed a slaughter. He had long since seen through this world and was already accustomed to the bloodshed that accompanied every day.
He soon found the black market in Goldenrod City and sold the Pokemon he had just obtained to a Pokemon merchant. In exchange, he received a hefty sum of eighty thousand Pokédollars.
Cain knew better than to exchange his newly acquired Pokemon for rewards at the Hunter's Guild, as they only accepted untamed Pokemon. He quickly made his way through the black market, making sure not to cause too much of a commotion. With the money he earned, he purchased a batch of resources, including enough antidotes and medicine for injuries.
When he emerged, the moon hung heavy in the sky, casting a pale glow on the few people that roamed the streets. Cain sought out a high-end hotel nearby, where he spent three thousand Pokédollars for a luxurious suite. Despite having stolen the money, he had no qualms about using it.
He easily located his room using the hotel's numbering system. The spacious suite was befitting of its reputation, offering enough room for Cain's Pokémon to engage in more complicated physical training.
Dinner had been taken care of before he went to the black market, and Cain found himself indulging in a hearty meal with Murkrow. The two were not so different in their love of food, and after dealing with the rowdy hooligans, they found themselves eating even more happily. Slowpoke, however, was left out of the fun, feeling that it was a missed opportunity to battle.
Upon entering the room, Gastly immediately took it upon itself to check for any signs of danger. Tomorrow they would be leaving Goldenrod City and heading towards Mahogany Town, via the reliable locations of the Nidoran colony that Cain had purchased from a dealer in the black market.
Though the rewards from the Hunter's Guild weren't particularly high in the early stages, as his star level increased, so too would the rewards. The key to his success was to level up as quickly as possible.
As Cain was about to settle onto the sofa and plan their journey, Gastly suddenly interrupted him. The Pokémon called out with a strange sound before slipping directly into Cain's shadow. The hairs on the back of Cain's neck stood on end as he realized what was happening.
Cain's eyes widened as Gastly emerged from his shadow once again, holding an incubator with smoke-formed hands. The contents of the incubator made his heart skip a beat, and he couldn't contain his excitement. "Skorupi!" he exclaimed.
Gastly passed the incubator with Skorupi's egg to Cain, and he checked the timer, which showed that there were less than five minutes left for the incubation process.
Slowpoke, Murkrow, and the other Pokémon sensed the excitement in the air and gathered around in anticipation. The arrival of a new companion was always a joyous occasion, and the training stopped as everyone stared closely at the egg.
Slowpoke, in particular, felt the most out of all of them. His psychic expertise allowed him to sense the surging vitality in the egg and the increasingly powerful heartbeat.
Time seemed to crawl as they all waited for the countdown to end. Finally, the five minutes came to an end, and the egg began to shake violently, causing everyone to hold their breath.
The incubator slowly opened like a flower blooming, revealing the Pokemon egg that was completely exposed to the air. A faint purple mist began to appear around the egg, and it shook even more violently as if something was struggling inside.
A cracking sound echoed through the room as the first crack appeared on the egg. The purple mist found a vent, making the crack bigger and bigger. The eggshell was on the brink of breaking as the "Ka Ka" sounds grew louder.
Then, with a loud bang, the eggshell shattered into a million pieces, revealing a little blue and purple Pokemon in front of Cain.
The little guy was as energetic as it was small, with bright blue eyes that gazed intently at Cain. Skorupi's eyes were filled with intimacy and curiosity, as if it was already fond of its new companion.
Its tail, which took up half of its body, was raised straight up. Two white pincers were raised above its head, waving gently in the air, like a child that wanted to be held.
Cain couldn't help but smile from the bottom of his heart as he welcomed Skorupi to the world. He extended his hand, holding it in front of the tiny creature.
Skorupi looked at Cain and then at his palm, stunned for a moment before jumping up happily. Cain took out a bottle of freshly squeezed milk from Miltank and inserted a small straw into it, placing it in front of Skorupi. "Try this. You'll definitely like it," he said.
Skorupi had just been born and had put in a lot of effort to break out of its shell. As it curiously sniffed the straw, it detected the unique fragrance of the milk, causing its eyes to light up. It bit on the straw and began to drink.
As Skorupi drank the milk, it found that the taste was improving with each sip. It even took the milk bottle from Cain's hand, using its two small pincers to hold the much heavier bottle. It cried out a few times when it was halfway through drinking, expressing its immense joy.
Meanwhile, Cain activated the A.I. system to scan Skorupi's information.
Pokémon: Skorupi (Light Blue)
Gender: Male
Level: 1
Type: Poison + Bug
Ability: Sniper
Held items: None
Egg moves: Screech, Agility, Poison Tail, Pursuit
Basic moves: Bite, Poison Sting, Leer,
Taught moves: Bug Bite, Knock Off
Technical Machines (TMs): None
Cain was thrilled to discover that it had the Sniper ability, which had excellent growth potential. He himself was inclined towards it, making it all the more exciting.
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Sniper's lethal artistry lay in the way its blows intensified upon striking a vital point. Its potency grew more powerful with each precise strike, causing untold damage to its hapless prey.
Cain knew that if he could procure the right item for his Skorupi, a weapon that could amplify its critical hit rate, he would have at his disposal an instant damage machine of unparalleled strength.
This was especially true for Pokemon with inherent weaknesses. A single hit to their vulnerable points, and they would quickly succumb to their wounds.
What amazed Cain even more was the fact that Skorupi, upon hatching, had already learned two essential moves- Bug Bite and Knock Off. It was clear that this little Pokemon possessed an extraordinary talent.
Of all the Pokemon in Cain's arsenal, the light blue Skorupi possessed the greatest potential. The difference in combat power between Pokemon of varying aptitudes at the same level was significant.
The hatching of Skorupi was a joyous event, and the other Pokemon in Cain's team eagerly awaited the chance to meet the newborn. Murkrow, Slowpoke, and the rest longed to touch the little guy, but were afraid of hurting him.
Cain decided to lead by example and gently caressed Skorupi's shell with his hand. The newborn was still soft and slightly rough to the touch.
Encouraged by Cain's demonstration, Slowpoke and the others carefully approached the little guy, but he remained oblivious to their curious fingers as he suckled on his milk.
Soon enough, the bottle was empty, and Skorupi let out a contented burp. The newborn then crawled up Cain's arm and settled comfortably on his collar, rubbing its head against Cain's neck before drifting off to sleep.
The Skorupi's tiny claws clung tightly to Cain's clothes, their minuscule barbs latching onto the fibers with a tenacity that would make any velcro proud. Even if Cain were to undertake a rigorous exercise regimen, the little creature would never shake off.
Slowpoke and the others cast a final, wistful glance at the slumbering Skorupi before returning to their basic training. The newborn was still in its infancy and would spend the majority of its time asleep. Cain had no intention of recalling it to its Pokeball just yet. The little Pokemon was still small enough to perch comfortably on his shoulder, barely registering as a living creature to the casual observer.
Before it could evolve into a Drapion, Skorupi was a dual-type Pokemon with attributes of poison and bug. However, after it evolved, its attributes would shift to poison and dark. Despite this evolution, it would not forget its innate bug-type moves, which increased its versatility considerably.
Bug moves were twice as effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark-types, while Poison moves were twice as effective against Grass and Fairy-types. As for Dark moves, they were doubly potent against Ghost and Psychic-types. Though some of the moves overlapped, there was no denying the incredible power of Bug-type moves.
And let's not forget about Poison - it was undoubtedly one of the most dangerous attributes in the entire Pokemon World, placing among the top three in terms of sheer lethality.
Unlike in Pokemon games, these creatures were not limited to merely releasing poison when they attacked. They could unleash potent venom at any time, through any part of their body. This poison carried different effects, from corrosion to paralysis, and it was a formidable weapon to wield.
When navigating the wilds, encountering a Poison-type Pokemon was one of the most harrowing experiences. Once a Pokemon was poisoned, the effect was far more insidious than other debuffs like burns, paralysis, or freezing.
The initial effects of the poison might not be obvious, but over time, it would gradually spread, sapping the Pokemon's combat power and even putting its life in jeopardy.
Bear in mind, these creatures were tough. They could endure brutal attacks, but they were helpless against the caustic power of poison energy. And humans were even more vulnerable. Faced with this deadly force, if they failed to detoxify in time, the consequences could be dire.
Cain never left home without ample antidotes, but he knew that even that was not always enough. The toxins produced by a Poison-type Pokemon were unique to each creature. Some could be neutralized by antidotes, but others were more pernicious.
When Skorupi was born, it absorbed the purple energy imbued in its egg. That energy was Poison Energy, and so the newborn Pokemon was already venomous. And though it had yet to unleash it, that energy was slowly evolving, accumulating, and coalescing into a poisonous sac. In due time, Skorupi would reveal the full extent of its venomous potential and the true terror of a Poison-type Pokemon.
Cain had already charted Skorupi's path forward, mindful of its unique characteristics. As a Sniper specialist, Skorupi needed to deliver a potent burst of poison that would quickly and decisively finish off its opponents, rather than slowly weakening them over time like Gastly's poison.
If Gastly was the insidious and gradual gangrene that crept up on its victims, then Skorupi was the explosive and venomous king cobra!
To that end, Cain planned to seek out powerful poison-type items to amplify Skorupi's toxicity, allowing it to use as little poison as possible in battle until its poison sac was fully matured.
Once Skorupi evolved into a Drapion, it would have access to various energy-based attacks and three different Fang moves, making its arsenal of moves even more formidable.
With the aid of Miltank's milk, Cain believed that Skorupi would mature more rapidly, shedding its juvenile skin and growing into its adult form much sooner. Then, it would be time for Cain to begin its intensive training.
Observing his other four Pokemon training methodically, Cain smiled, knowing that he had a lifetime of experience to guide Skorupi's growth and development. He could control the pace and rhythm of its evolution, ensuring that it would become the ultimate weapon in his arsenal.
Cain took out the manual on psychic training that Sabrina had given him and started perusing it once more. Though he had already read it numerous times, he always managed to glean something new from it. The words on the pages were like a living organism, fluid and malleable, changing every time he approached them from a different angle.
Cain couldn't help but marvel at the manual's author, sensing a hidden genius lurking behind the carefully crafted words. It was a pity that the manual was incomplete, with only the first volume to guide him.
Suddenly, Cain felt a stirring in his heart, and he called out to the A.I. System. "How far along is the analysis for the psychic rapid advancement mission?"
[Due to an expansion of the database, the analysis time has been extended. Time remaining: 6 hours, 31 minutes, 42 seconds!]
The robotic voice of the A.I. System reverberated in Cain's mind. The analysis was taking longer than expected, perhaps due to the increased amount of data imported from the breeding house.
"By tomorrow morning, I should have the results," Cain thought to himself, silently anticipating the outcome.
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