Chapter 45 The badge flashed, but outside of battle,
the Elite Four and the Champion's strength varies greatly. The situation is complex; those who understand, understand; those who don't, even explanations won't suffice.
In the future, the Sinnoh region happens to have an Elite Four member specializing in Bug-type Pokémon—Aru.
And now, this green-haired youth, also wearing a short-sleeved shirt in the snow, is suspiciously scrutinizing Link, along with his Litten and Fennekin.
"Good morning, I'm Aru, who sought help at the Pokémon Center. The request seems to be for a trainer specializing in Fire-type Pokémon, but this…"
Bringing two small, seemingly weak Fire-type Pokémon to apply for a job, isn't that a bit much?
The Beautifly perched on Aru's shoulder thinks so too; it feels it could easily defeat both Pokémon with a single "Silver Whirlwind."
Link had anticipated being underestimated, but confidently stated, "Don't rush to refuse. I dare say there's no more professional Fire-type Trainer in the entire Snowpeak City. If you don't believe me, let me tell you about some common Fire-type moves."
Before A-Liu could respond, he launched into a detailed explanation of all the Fire-type moves he knew. Status
moves ranged from "Will-o'-the-Wisp" to "Sunny Day.
" Physical moves ranged from "Charge Flare" to "Flare Blitz."
Special moves ranged from "Flame Vortex" to "Explosive Flare."
Link systematically explained each Fire-type move, from its form and power to its cost and special effects. A-Liu felt overwhelmed, her brain's memory was overflowing, and even her Beautifly seemed to be seeing stars and in a state of confusion.
"Stop, stop, stop!"
He instinctively covered his head and said, "Lin, you really are a professional Fire-type trainer. Then I'll have to ask you to guide my special training!"
With a job easily secured, Link glanced at the Fennekinwith amusement, then asked curiously, "Sure, but before that, can you tell me why you chose Bug-type?"
Frankly, a rational trainer shouldn't choose Bug-type as their primary type.
Bug-type Pokémon are generally weak, and their moves are limited.
Offensively, they are resisted by seven types: Poison, Flying, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Steel, and Fairy. Defensively, they are weak to Flying, Fire, and Rock.
They have so many weaknesses. They
are only resistant to Ground, Fighting, and Grass types, and only weak to Grass, Psychic, and Dark types.
This cannot be simply described as "weak."
"As far as I know, the League gives starter Pokémon to 10-year-olds for free, right? Why didn't you choose a stronger Pokémon?"
Asking a Bug-type trainer such a question is somewhat impolite, but A-Liu, having faced too many such questions, has become indifferent.
Actually, this question is superficial and presumptuous. Why would someone become a Bug Catcher if the League gives out starter Pokémon? Of
course, it's because Bug Catchers are cool!
Even the origin of a certain world-famous game is the founder's experience of catching insects and exchanging them with friends in the summer!
Those beginner Pokémon are excellent, but not everyone needs them.
Link hesitated, then said, "The game you're talking about isn't..."
A-Liu replied proudly, "That's right, it's 'My Summer Vacation'!"
Link didn't think this game was world-famous... Come to think of it, there's even a Sony in this world.
"When I was little, I longed to be an adult,"
the sixteen-year-old A-Liu remarked. "To grow up faster, I would wrap myself in a blanket like a pupa and sleep, hoping that I'd wake up as a magnificent butterfly Pokémon."
For A-Liu, the process of Bug-type Pokémon evolving from weak to powerful was a testament to life's struggle against nature, a miracle he could never tire of watching.
That's why he believed Bug-type Pokémon were the best, and he would never lose the emotion and passion he felt watching them blossom as a child.
Charizard, Empoleon, Sceptile, or even Tyranitar and Garchomp might be strong, but who says everyone has to like them?
Isn't the most unique one chosen from among the ubiquitous Bug-type Pokémon also a very rare Pokémon?
The true essence of being a trainer lies in nurturing weak but beloved Pokémon to the point where they can defeat powerful opponents.
Link could more or less understand A-Liu's perspective. Not all of his favorite Pokémon were necessarily battle favorites; he simply couldn't raise them all yet.
Liking something is an irrational thing.
The reason he formed the "Sunny Day Team" was simply because most of his favorite Pokémon could benefit from this weather.
"I understand. Now, let me tell you about the common Fire-type Pokémon in the Sinnoh region, as well as their characteristics, strengths, abilities, and weaknesses."
With 20 years of trainer experience, the most theoretically skilled trainer in the Pokémon world, Wang Yuyan, began his Fire-type tutorial.
During this time,
the "Holy Plan" placed in his shirt pocket shone again, radiating the light of the [Knowledge] badge.
The Pokémon not battling on the field noticed this light, especially the Fennekin. It felt a sense of closeness and familiarity from this light, as if even the energy within its body was amplified by it.
"Fennekin?"
It carefully sensed and pondered, recalling that it had noticed similar feelings several times before.
The first time was at birth.
The second time was during the battle with the Great Charcoal Cart and the Great Pidgeot on the Wind Rider.
The third time was when "Nature Force" was transformed into "Rock Slide" at the Rustboro Gym.
In total, more than ten times, this feeling only occurred when the trainer was in a state of high-intensity mental focus.
"What's wrong, Fennekin?" Link noticed Fennekin's surprise and followed its gaze to his pocket.
What the heck is glowing!?
He then remembered that he had obtained an original Digivice at the beginning of his transmigration, the machine known as the Digivice Project.
"Wait a minute, I have something urgent."
The Digivice Project screen displayed a sky-blue Knowledge Badge, with the surrounding text flashing the same color.
Who gets a badge outside of battle? Link was speechless. Could this thing give Pokémon a mind-altering buff during battle?
"How do you feel?"
"Fennekin..."
I just feel... my mind is very sharp?
And I have inexhaustible strength?
"Meow."
Litten seemed unfazed, its eyes radiating a pure innocence.
Link, having a vague idea, turned to the somewhat bewildered A-Liu: "Studying all the time must be tiring, how about a battle to refresh your mind?"
"Sure!"
Although it was a bit late, a glance between trainers was the signal for battle.
When it came to battles, A-Liu believed her Bug-type Pokémon was the strongest!
"Very well, then let's have a 6v4 doubles battle. Each person can choose 4 Pokémon from their 6. A loss occurs when all four are unable to battle."
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