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Among all the Pokémon species known to humans on Earth, only two types possess the remarkable ability called "Light Metal."
The first is Scizor, the Bug and Steel-type Pokémon known for its incredible speed and precision.
The second is the Metagross evolutionary line, consisting of Beldum, Metang, and Metagross.
Furthermore, Light Metal is classified as a rare hidden ability for both of these Pokémon families. Typically, only one individual out of every thousand will manifest this extraordinary ability naturally.
However, Roy possessed knowledge that extended beyond what most humans on Earth currently understood. He knew of two other Pokémon species that also carried the Light Metal ability, though they remained undiscovered by the general population.
The first was Duraludon, a unique Dragon and Steel-type Pokémon native to the Galar Region. This towering metallic creature had yet to be documented in their current region.
The second was a legendary Pokémon commonly referred to by trainers as the "Steel God Pillar" - Registeel. Some irreverent trainers had dubbed it the "steel toilet" due to its distinctive appearance, though Roy kept such thoughts to himself. Like many legendary Pokémon, Registeel remained shrouded in mystery and had not yet manifested on Earth.
Setting aside the enigmatic nature of legendary Pokémon for the moment, Roy focused on what he knew about Duraludon. This Steel Dragon possessed not only the Light Metal ability but also its complete opposite - Heavy Metal.
The Heavy Metal ability produced effects that were dramatically different from Light Metal. While Light Metal reduced a Pokémon's weight significantly, Heavy Metal could make a Pokémon at least double its original weight. The fact that the Duraludon family could possess both abilities with such opposing effects proved something crucial to Roy's theory: these two abilities were not incompatible and could coexist within the same creature.
This realization sparked an ambitious idea in Roy's mind.
His plan was to have his Metang master not only the "weightless technique" he had been developing but also a corresponding "weighted technique."
The weightless technique had been developed based on the principles of the Light Metal ability, allowing for incredible speed and agility through weight reduction.
The weighted technique, by contrast, would be developed using the Heavy Metal ability as its foundation, trading speed for devastating power and stability.
But there was one obvious problem with this plan: his Metang didn't naturally possess the Heavy Metal ability.
The solution, however, was elegantly simple - Role Play.
Roy had drawn inspiration from a strategy he'd heard about involving Slaking. Some crafty trainers would use Role Play to transfer Slaking's Truant ability to enemy Pokémon, effectively crippling them. If Role Play could transfer such a detrimental ability, it could certainly transfer beneficial ones as well.
His strategy involved having Metang use Role Play to temporarily copy the Heavy Metal ability from another Pokémon. Then, through extended use of Psych Up, Metang could memorize and internalize the physical changes that came with the increased weight.
"When speed is needed, reduce the weight and enter the weightless condition," Roy wrote carefully in his notebook, his excitement growing with each word. "When raw power is required, increase the weight and enter the super-weighted condition."
He paused, considering the implications. "From a practical standpoint, this would be remarkably similar to Deoxys and its ability to switch between Attack Form and Speed Form."
Roy's pen moved across the paper as he continued developing his theory. "For ordinary Pokémon, the Psych Up technique can typically only record one type of stat change at a time. Attempting to memorize multiple different states simultaneously would be too taxing on their mental capacity, as their brains cannot adapt to excessively frequent and drastic changes."
A smile spread across his face as he reached the crucial point of his strategy.
"However, Metang possesses two separate brains!"
This was the key insight that made his entire plan feasible. Unlike single-brained Pokémon, Metang's dual-brain structure could theoretically handle multiple complex processes simultaneously.
"One brain could use Psych Up to record the stat changes that occur after using Autotomize and Rock Polish for the speed-focused form," he continued writing. "The other brain could simultaneously record the stat changes that result from Role Play and Heavy Metal for the power-focused form."
But Roy's ambitions didn't stop there. An even bolder idea was forming in his mind.
"After evolution into Metagross, there would be four brains total. Perhaps it could record two additional forms?"
His pen trembled slightly with excitement as he wrote his next words.
"Four different forms with seamless switching capability? That would be one more transformation than even Deoxys can achieve!"
The implications were staggering. If this concept could be successfully implemented, Deoxys might end up being known as "Little Metagross" rather than the other way around.
Roy forced himself to calm down, taking a deep breath. "The idea has tremendous potential, but rushing won't help. First, I need to focus on mastering a single form change."
He decided that starting tomorrow, Metang would begin practicing the weightless condition. The timing was perfect since Metang had already achieved mastery-level proficiency in both Iron Defense and Light Screen, so adding this new training wouldn't interfere with other essential skill development.
However, one significant obstacle remained. "Role Play requires a Pokémon with the Heavy Metal ability to serve as a template," Roy mused. "Where exactly can I find such a Pokémon?"
When faced with uncertainty, Roy had learned to seek advice from more experienced sources. He picked up his phone, opened his messaging app, and found Elon's contact. He typed a message: "Hey Elon, do you know where I might find a Pokémon with the Heavy Metal ability?"
Elon's response came quickly: "Are you looking to catch one?"
Roy clarified: "No, I just need to use that Pokémon's ability for training purposes."
"That's much easier to arrange," Elon replied. "I'll send you a website link. You can log in using your Trainer ID."
Within moments, Elon had sent Roy a web address.
Roy clicked on the link, which brought him to a simple login interface. He entered his Trainer ID and completed the facial recognition verification process before gaining access to the main website.
The homepage displayed a title that immediately caught his attention: "National Pokémon Rental Center."
"I had no idea such a service existed," Roy muttered to himself, genuinely surprised.
This reaction was perfectly understandable. The website was clearly an internal resource available only to registered trainers, not something advertised to the general public. Roy, coming from a family with no trainer background whatsoever, had never been exposed to these specialized services.
After reading through the website's introductory materials, Roy began to understand how the rental center operated and where their Pokémon came from.
The majority of available rental Pokémon were wild Pokémon that had been captured and were being maintained in government-operated Pokémon sanctuaries and breeding facilities.
The rental system had been established primarily for economic reasons. Government officials had found that the annual costs of feeding and caring for so many Pokémon were becoming prohibitively expensive. Rather than viewing these Pokémon as a financial burden, they decided to create a revenue stream while simultaneously meeting legitimate trainer needs.
The service addressed various practical scenarios that trainers frequently encountered. For instance, a trainer who specialized in Fire-type Pokémon might need to explore underwater ruins or salvage a sunken ship. Without any Water-type Pokémon in their team, they would need to rent an appropriate Pokémon for the expedition.
Similarly, trainers without Flying-type Pokémon might need aerial transportation to reach remote mountain peaks or floating islands, creating demand for rental Flying-types.
Roy's specific need - renting a Pokémon purely for training purposes - was actually quite common among serious trainers.
Beyond the government-provided Pokémon, the platform also allowed private trainers to list their own Pokémon for rental. These privately-owned Pokémon often possessed superior battle capabilities, with many having achieved professional-grade strength. Consequently, the rental fees for these high-level Pokémon were considerably higher. Some owners didn't even accept monetary payment, instead requiring rare Pokémon-related resources or items as compensation.
Roy navigated to the search function and filtered the results by "Heavy Metal Ability."
Within seconds, he found a suitable option at a reasonable price.
The available Pokémon was a Lairon, the evolved form of Aron and the pre-evolution of Aggron. This particular Lairon wasn't owned by the government but by a private trainer named Cangma - an unusual surname that Roy immediately committed to memory.
The rental terms were clearly stated: 10,000 Pokédollars per day, with strict conditions that the Pokémon could not be used in actual battles. The renter was responsible for providing three meals daily, and if the Pokémon was returned in poor condition, the owner reserved the right to pursue compensation.
After carefully reviewing all the rental terms and confirming they were acceptable, Roy clicked the order button.
A confirmation chime sounded immediately.
"Order successfully placed," appeared on his screen.
According to the system, Lairon's Poké Ball would be delivered by mail the following day.
Just as Roy was closing the rental website, a new message notification appeared from Elon.
"By the way, are you planning to watch the matches tomorrow?" Elon had written.
Roy stared at the message in confusion. "What matches are happening tomorrow?"
"Oh, you haven't been keeping up with the schedule," Elon replied. "It's the Elite Challenge tournament."
The words "Elite Challenge" hit Roy like a bolt of lightning.
His heart rate immediately accelerated as a crucial memory surfaced. During their time in the Nirvana Spiritual Realm, Caroline had mentioned her intention to compete for an Elite position within the next year.
Roy's hands trembled slightly as he typed back: "Could tomorrow be...?"
The implications were enormous. If Caroline was indeed participating in tomorrow's Elite Challenge, it would represent a pivotal moment not just for Caroline personally, but potentially for Roy's own journey as well. The Elite Challenge wasn't merely a tournament - it was a gateway to the highest levels of competitive Pokémon training, where only the most skilled and dedicated trainers could hope to succeed.
As Roy contemplated the significance of tomorrow's events, he realized that his training plans for Metang might need to be adjusted. Watching an Elite Challenge could provide invaluable insights into advanced battle strategies and techniques that could benefit his own development as a trainer.
The convergence of his new training methodology and the Elite Challenge seemed almost too coincidental to ignore. Perhaps this was exactly the kind of inspiration he needed to refine his weightless and weighted technique concepts.
Roy closed his notebook and prepared for what promised to be a very interesting tomorrow.