"If you have Flying-type Pokémon, there are quite a few suitable missions available. Let me pull them up for you to review."
Promptly, the nurse retrieved a list of tasks. With her Charizard capable of flight, Kalia could accomplish many assignments.
Kalia glanced at the screen and noticed that most involved delivering messages or escorting Pokémon to distant locations. There were also invitations from Trainers to explore discovered ruins together, offering decent rewards.
However, Kalia could only choose one mission. Accepting more than she could handle or failing to complete a task would result in penalties, as it would be considered deceitful. It was crucial to take on what she could realistically manage.
After careful consideration, Kalia selected an adventure mission requiring her to travel to a small city in the southeast. She would join others in exploring a ruin, with a reward of 5,000 Alliance Coins upon completion.
This mission seemed promising; earning 5,000 Alliance Coins just for participating sounded appealing. Although adventure missions carry risks, Kalia had confidence in her abilities. Additionally, such ruins often held unexpected discoveries.
This quest offered both experience and earnings without compromising either.
To ensure safety, Kalia meticulously reviewed the requester's information, aiming to avoid any potential scams.
"I'll take this one." Quickly, Kalia confirmed her chosen mission.
"Alright." The nurse nodded, as this task wasn't too challenging and didn't require a mid-level Trainer's expertise. However, due to its urgency, Trainers with Flying-type Pokémon were more suitable for quick response.
"I've already notified the requester. Please arrive promptly at Holan City tomorrow," the nurse informed Kalia after performing some operations on her device.
"Understood," Kalia acknowledged with a nod.
In reality, many Trainers wanted to accept this mission, given the attractive compensation. However, most lacked Flying-type Pokémon, and the considerable distance between Rockcliff City and Holan City made it difficult to meet the urgent deadline, forcing them to abandon their interest.
Holan City is a small town located near the southeastern border region, just beyond which lies the ocean. Named for its prominent red mushroom forests and proximity to the sea, the city features no gym, resulting in fewer visiting Trainers. Most Trainers typically head towards cities with gyms, while these smaller towns serve merely as temporary stops before moving on.
Having accepted the task, Kalia began preparations. Embarking on an expedition to ancient ruins requires careful planning; she couldn't rely on others to provide all necessary equipment, needing to gather her own supplies.
Fortunately, the gear was not expensive, costing only a few hundred Alliance Coins. Kalia already owned basic wilderness equipment from previous trips, so she only needed to purchase a few additional items during her shopping excursion.
With everything set, she simply had to wait until the next day when she would ride her Charizard directly to Holan City.
***
Late at night, within system space.
Over the past month, Lian's level had significantly improved, reaching Level 38. This rapid progress was primarily due to battling alongside Zapdos in the Dream World, which accelerated his leveling-up process considerably.
As levels increased in the mid-to-late stages, progression naturally slowed down; otherwise, Trainers who had been training their Pokémon for several years wouldn't have remained at such modest levels.
Even in Rockcliff City's Pokémon Center, many Trainers with Pokémon only around Level 40 had already been active as Trainers for two to three years.
Without the growth feedback from the Dream World, it would have taken Lian at least two to three months to reach Level 38, saving him more than half the time.
During this one-month period, Lian didn't waste any daily combat ratings and quickly accumulated Combat Points, surpassing the estimated threshold required for the system upgrade.
However, to Lian's confusion, the system did not upgrade, suggesting that something might still be missing. His Combat Points reached 66,420, which should have been ample enough for an upgrade, yet there were no signs of advancement.
Originally, his Combat Points would have been even higher, but Lian had upgraded Rock Resistance to '2', costing him 20,000 points, along with various other minor expenditures such as Dream World usage.
"Why hasn't the system upgraded yet?"
Lian pondered deeply but couldn't figure out why the system remained unchanged. He eagerly anticipated new features, such as those related to Z-Moves.
Perhaps he hadn't met the necessary conditions?
Is his level too low?
Currently, Lian was only around Level 30. Considering that the maximum cap is Level 100, he hadn't even reached halfway. Maybe reaching a certain level is indeed required for the upgrade, despite his diligent efforts to level up.
There's not much he can do about it; after all, he has been in this world for just a few months. What more could he expect? High-level Pokémon often take years to reach their current standings, and some wild Pokémon may even be several decades or centuries old.
Regardless, Lian knows that Legendary Pokémon undoubtedly live exceptionally long lives. Their legends have circulated for ages, indicating that these creatures possess remarkably extended lifespans.
Of course, it might not solely be about level; perhaps his ability values were insufficient or other factors were at play. With the system remaining silent, Lian could only rely on blind guesses.
He decided to reserve some Combat Points temporarily, just in case he unexpectedly met the system's requirements but lacked enough points, potentially missing out on upgrading the system.
For now, let's assume it's due to his level. Gradually increasing his rank should suffice, with no need for haste. After all, Lian had been in this world for less than a few months, and over time, he would accumulate more Combat Points. There was nothing to lose by being patient.
Setting aside concerns about when the system might upgrade, Lian turned his attention to the data panel, ready to spend some Combat Points to enhance his Explosive Power. Currently at 1.7 times, he aimed to increase it to 2 times for optimal improvement.
By spending three thousand Combat Points, Lian officially boosted his Explosive Power to 2 times. This meant that during a single burst of speed, he could instantly reach close to thirty thousand units of speed ability value.
With six thousand three hundred Combat Points remaining, Lian then spent seven thousand points to raise his Dragon-type Control Rating to 30%. Additionally, he used another six thousand seven hundred fifty points to elevate his Flying-type Control Rating to 20%.
Improving the flying type Control Rating was essential as it was Lian's primary element. For Dragon-type Control Rating, he decided to temporarily set it aside. With his focus on the flying type, Dragon-type moves would mainly be used occasionally when encountering Dragon-type Pokemon.
Now, Lian had several move combinations at his disposal: Fire and Flying types, Flying and Dragon types, and Fire and Flying types - three distinct attribute sets to counter various Pokemon effectively.
Move combinations typically involve two moves, as using three different attribute moves within a short span, regardless of speed, still consumes considerable time. The effectiveness of move combinations relies on rapid bursts within a brief period for maximum impact.
With over 49,000 Combat Points remaining, Lian stopped further enhancements. He planned to maintain around forty thousand Combat Points from now on.
It was time to enter the Dream World.
Having completed these preparations, Lian geared up to enter the Dream World for training. Level progression remained crucial; increasing his level would directly enhance his overall strength.