Chapter 38: A Situation of Utter Defeat
Back on the battlefield.
Just as the countless fist shadows blooming in the sky were about to descend upon the heads of the un-dodging Nidoqueen and Sandslash, a snake-like tail swept over, knocking the two dazed Pokémon out of the way in the nick of time.
"Boom—"
With no target to attack, Machop's powerful [Bullet Punch] could only vent itself on the empty ground, the explosive fist power blasting a la...
Chapter 37: The Group Battle of Generals
At this moment, the entrance of Sunrise Valley was a scene of cracked earth, with scattered rubble, broken branches, and fallen leaves everywhere.
A gentle breeze blew past, stirring up dust and also sounding the clarion call for battle.
"Hmph, ha!"
A grey figure was the first to leap out, charging towards the enemy opposite with imposing momentum.
Don't be fooled by Machop's usual scholarly appear...
Chapter 36: The Duel of Kings
On one side of the battlefield stood the ferocious and cruel Hegemon Nidoking; on the other, the calm and composed Squirtle Boss.
The two Pokémon, one tall and one short, one large and one small, formed a starkly contrasting picture.
In an instant, they both began to move simultaneously.
"First, [Iron Defense]!"
[Iron Defense], as the name suggests, can make the user's skin as hard as iron, thereby greatly e...
Chapter 35: Sunrise Valley's Grand Counterattack
Just then, a large number of Pokémon suddenly leaped out from the grass and among the trees.
"Use [Bullet Seed] and [Fury Cutter], cut down the trees!"
The Oddish and Gloom that appeared in the woods, under Scyther's lead, each used their proficient skills. In a short time, several tall, straight trees fell one after another.
"Thump, thump, thump," the thick tree trunks fell heavily to the ground...
Chapter 34: The Extremely Vicious Overlord
Passing through the forest, Rio and Takuma finally saw the stream that flowed into the valley.
Sunrise Valley was just ahead.
Just as Rio was eager to rush out, Takuma, with quick eyes and nimble hands, grabbed him.
"Wait, don't go out yet."
Takuma pulled Rio, and they tiptoed to hide behind a patch of grass. Peeking through the grass, Rio saw a dark, restless mass of Pokémon of various forms su...
Chapter 33: A Chaotic and Complicated Situation
"Ah, wait for me a moment."
As the two reached the doorway, Takuma slapped his forehead as if remembering something, stuffed the bag containing the gas masks into Rio's arms, and hurried back up to the second floor.
Rio yawned, vaguely hearing Takuma inside the house seemingly talking about something.
Before long, Takuma returned, now with a bulging fanny pack around his waist, and holding a bell a...
Chapter 32: The Genius Little Inventor
Time passed, minute by minute, second by second.
When smoke from cooking fires once again appeared above First White Town, the sky was again approaching dusk.
"Ah, hot, hot, hot."
Rio blew on his paw, which had been scalded by hot water, and sighed inwardly: In the Pokémon world, I never expected to find humanity's good friend—instant noodles.
He watched Takuma intently assembling parts and didn't...
Chapter 31: Concepts for Equipment
Despite the very ominous feeling in his heart, Rio could only proceed with the previous plan step by step at this moment.
"This, this is your equipment workshop??"
Following Takuma up to the second floor of the research institute, Rio stared dumbfounded at the scene before him, which was piled high with various instruments and materials.
Takuma clapped his hands, and the lights on the second floor turned on wit...
Chapter 30: The Deleted Record and the Revived Deity
After entering the research institute.
Rio roughly surveyed the place where Takuma and his parents lived.
The space inside the research institute was actually very large, but more than seventy percent of it was occupied by books, documents, and some unknown machines piled up everywhere. Only a few slightly empty spots were available to walk on.
"Ah, this really is the standard state of a scien...
Chapter 29: The Missing Parents
The morning sun was gentle and warm, passing through the window of the Pokémon Center and sprinkling on the face of the Riolu sleeping on the sickbed.
"Awooo, I slept so well!"
Waking up, Rio unconsciously stretched lazily. He carefully examined his body and found that all the wounds, large and small, had healed. Moreover, the fatigue from excessively controlling Aura energy before had completely vanished. He was now fu...
Chapter 28: First White Town
"Wow, this is magnificent!"
Rio and Takuma sat on Pidgeot's back, flying through the air. Watching the vast sea of trees in the jungle flash past beneath them at extreme speed, they both let out gasps of amazement.
The Pidgeot Leader's flying speed was incredibly fast. Even carrying one Pokémon and one human, it still delivered them to the northern part of the forest in a very short time. This was the exit of Newmoon Fores...
Chapter 27: Sanity Restored and Subsequent Plans
"Ugh, what... what happened to me?"
A pleasant voice came intermittently from Pidgeot's beak.
Rio looked up. He didn't know when, but the fierce glint in Pidgeot's eyes had disappeared, and the light of reason had re-ignited.
It's regained its sanity?!
Rio was overjoyed. However, to be safe, he didn't dare stop his Aura output for a moment. He could only remind Takuma not to stop shaking th...
Chapter 26: Aura Power, Forever in My Heart
Poliwhirl seemed unaware that danger was imminent, still expressionlessly and rapidly using the meaningless [Water Gun].
Rio, on the side, was both alarmed and anxious, yet he couldn't help but wonder: "Poliwhirl doesn't look like the type of Pokémon that doesn't use its brain. But why does it keep insisting on using [Water Gun], which causes no damage to Pidgeot?"
In that split second, Rio couldn't resist i...
Chapter 25: All Things Have Aura
Here, Rio and Machop were receiving treatment from the Potions; over there, the standoff between Poliwhirl and Pidgeot continued.
The gentle breeze rustling through the forest made the surrounding trees sway, their leaves rustling with "swish, swish, swish" sounds.
In this grim atmosphere, Pidgeot was the first to be unable to contain its frenzied heart. Its spread wings, now encased in a layer of silvery-white steel li...
Chapter 24: The Giant Bird Wreaking Havoc in the Sky
"Careful!"
Facing the assault of the giant claws, the fur on Rio's body instantly bristled. With extreme speed, he lunged at Takuma, tackling him and rolling to the side.
Machop and Poliwhirl also rolled to opposite sides to evade.
Its attack having missed, this enormous bird Pokémon spread its wings, and a fierce whirlwind howled, tearing the secret base in the large tree to shreds.
"...
Chapter 23: The Youth Takuma Appears
In that mysterious building.
The building at this time no longer resembled its previous state. The researchers, once visible everywhere within the building, had all vanished. And those mysterious figures in black cloaks who originally guarded all the exits and key passages were also no longer at their posts.
Only a gaunt figure remained on the spacious first floor of the building, holding a spherical object envelope...
Chapter 22: The Result of the Prophecy
By the shore of Crescent Lake.
"Thank you for letting us ride with you. You're welcome to visit our valley when you have time," Machop politely thanked Lapras, and Rio chimed in with his agreement.
Lapras nodded gently without speaking, then turned and dived into the lake.
"Big brother, the place that appeared in the prophecy just now, it couldn't be..."
Rio hesitated, leaving his sentence unfinished...
Chapter 21: Foreseeing the Future from the Past
Sitting on Lapras's shell, as they journeyed, Water-type Pokémon would occasionally dart out from the water beside them, eyeing these two unfamiliar faces with curiosity.
After receiving the Golduck Leader's promise of help, Machop seemed to have unburdened himself of his worries, his expression becoming much more relaxed.
"By the way, Rio, did you know? Crescent Lake here is where the Squirtle Boss and ...
Chapter 20: The Mysterious Golduck Leader
The gentle singing seemed to possess an irresistible magical power. Gyarados, originally bursting with anger, actually calmed down slowly after hearing the song. The bloodshot veins in its deep red eyes gradually receded, and a hazy drowsiness welled up in the three Pokémon on the scene, carrying them into dreamland.
Just before falling asleep, Rio vaguely heard a gentle voice: "Ah, dear, I accidentally made them all...
Chapter 19: Great Battle with the Ferocious Gyarados
Southern Newmoon Forest.
Before the continuous mountain range that demarcated the forest, lay a massive, crescent-shaped lake. The lake water was clear enough to see the bottom. Various rocks of different sizes were scattered in the center of the lake. A little further off, a waterfall, like a pearl curtain hanging upside down, cascaded down from a cliff. The rushing water curtain heavily scoured several la...
Chapter 18: The Forest Investigation Squad
Vileplume, while applying healing moves to the Squirtle Boss, asked, "What happened to Snorlax? Why would he attack Sunrise Valley? And with his good temperament, he wouldn't act like this for no reason..."
Vileplume couldn't find the right words for a moment.
The Squirtle Boss's face was grave. "It's not clear. Scyther and I were patrolling at the time, and he suddenly appeared and attacked us."
Scythe...
Chapter 17: The Raging Behemoth
"Roar—"
Outside the valley entrance, a behemoth roared, its voice as deafening as thunder.
This colossal creature was covered in dark blue fur, its body as round as a ball. Its white belly heaved continuously with each furious roar. The face that usually wore a simple, honest smile now bore a ferocious expression, its round eyes filled with a crazed red light, emanating an aura of savagery.
"Snorlax!"
Gaz...
Chapter 16: The Beginning of the Anomaly
After defeating Pidgeotto and achieving the first victory in his Pokémon career, Rio gained a more profound understanding of battle.
On this day, the weather was clear and the temperature was pleasant.
On the valley's training ground, a Riolu and a Geodude were engaged in battle.
"Thwack, pap."
Rio sidestepped a rock thrown by Geodude and, with his left claw balled into a fist, delivered a powerfu...
Chapter 15: The Past of This Forest
Seeing Rio's badly swollen right hand, the Oddish felt too embarrassed to continue moonbathing.
The few Pokémon, who had come so leisurely, now walked back dejectedly.
By the time they reached the valley entrance, the sky was already dawning. The faint morning light sprinkled across the land, illuminating the figure of an angry Vileplume.
"We're done for."
The Oddish walking beside Rio stiffened, then ...
Chapter 14: Take This Uppercut!
At night, the bright moon already hung high in the night sky, silently overlooking the sleeping creatures of the earth.
Several short, round figures with heads full of leaves were looking around at the valley entrance, waiting until the small, dog-shaped Pokémon finally arrived late.
"Rio, you're so slow," the eldest Oddish brother said with a pout, clearly dissatisfied.
"I say, is it necessary to set out this la...
Chapter 13: Oddish's Enticement
Having settled down in Sunrise Valley, Rio began a new life.
Ever since he understood how to use moves and discovered that he could gain experience points and level up through training, Rio had stayed in the valley, carrying out his own training to become stronger.
"What are Fighting Pokémon best at? It must be physical attack and speed. In the world of martial arts, nothing is unbreakable, only speed is invincible."
Chapter 12: I Can Finally Level Up!
"Clang, clang, clang," "Bang, bang, crash."
Many Pokémon were attracted by the commotion on the valley's flat ground and gathered to watch.
"Come, come, put this wooden stake here."
"You, help spit some silk, and this delicious Berry is yours."
"Brother Machop, please help chop here again, thank you."
"…"
After a burst of enthusiastic construction, what appeared before the numerous Pok...
Chapter 11: The Cold and Stern Scyther
After consulting with Machop and witnessing a battle up close, Rio realized it was already approaching noon.
Rubbing his empty stomach, Rio casually took out a normal Berry from his [Backpack] and began to munch on it, "crunch, crunch."
He had painstakingly collected these Berries while wandering in the forest. Each was the size of a cantaloupe from his previous life, sweet to eat, and rich in juice.
Howeve...
Chapter 10: Butterfree is Also a Good Fighter
Leaving the "battlefield" to Butterfree and Machop, Rio shrank back and quickly hid to the side.
Having just listened to Machop explain the energy theories of the Pokémon world, a "great battle" was immediately available to watch. Rio naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity and watched the confrontation between Butterfree and Machop without blinking.
He subconsciously opened the [Pokédex] to look ...
Chapter 9: Knowledge About Energy
"Regarding the distinction between a Pokémon's internal and external energy, I must elaborate here."
"Energies such as Water, Fire, Electric, Grass, Rock, Ground, Steel, Ghost, Ice, Poison, Bug, and so on, all belong to elements formed from matter. They share a common name: Elemental Energy."
"Water energy often originates from oceans and rivers; Fire energy can come from volcanoes and lava; Electric energy is contain...
