This was their first collaboration, but due to their mutual understanding of battle, they achieved a perfect synergy, creating a chemistry where one plus one is greater than two.
Natsuhiko looked at Lance's Dratini, analyzing the abilities and strength of this Dratini in his mind.
There was one thing he had never mentioned, which was Natsuhiko's identity and occupation in his previous life.
In his previous life, he was an excellent data analyst, working in the product data analysis sector of the sports product industry.
Due to job requirements, he had to read many books every day and learn a lot about athletes' body data to provide the most accurate product data and analyze its pros and cons.
The job demanded that whenever he saw an athlete, he would instinctively collect and analyze data, while also summarizing the most reasonable adaptation training and competitive product requirements by combining their training and competition.
Thus, reading, collecting information, combining and analyzing it became one of his habits.
As he continuously learned and deepened his understanding during this period, along with the club providing Weedle's data reports, he had formed a certain idea and data foundation.
Silver Pokémon Battle Club stored a large amount of Pokémon data internally, which Natsuhiko had no chance to access as a Junior Trainer, but with his promotion to Intermediate Trainer, he finally had the authority to access some of the data.
Combining existing information and part of his analysis and speculation, a simple data outline template emerged in Natsuhiko's mind.
Although he didn't know much about Pokémon like Dratini, by indirectly combining data from different directions, he could still roughly obtain some insights.
For example, the brightness of Dratini's scales, the lightness of its voice, the length of its tail, and the firmness of its muscles were all factors that could be referenced.
Lance's Dratini should be at the Excellence Level, with its trait currently unknown, and it is known to master the moves Electromagnetic Wave and Dragon's Fury.
Currently, that's the conclusion he could draw. If given similar testing tools as in the Silver Pokémon Battle Club, and enough data samples, he should be able to obtain more useful information.
Drawing such conclusions wasn't difficult; perhaps even slightly professional breeders could do it, after all, it was just a rough range of guesses and estimates.
As for Weedle, because it had been tested in the Silver Pokémon Battle Club, the information known would be relatively more comprehensive.
Trainer: Natsuhiko
Pokémon: Weedle
Attribute: Insect-type + Poison Type
Trait: Run Away
Body: Top-tier
Speed: Special Grade
Technique: Special Grade
Reaction: Superior
Momentum: Special Grade
Comprehensive Rating: Special Grade
Power Assessment: Excellence Level
Known Moves: Spinning Silk, Poison Needle, Insect Bite, Power Grid
Of course, these assessments may not be entirely accurate.
Perhaps in Silver Company's final computer terminal, there are detailed data precise to the decimal point.
But for a Trainer, just knowing these for now is enough, whether in battles or training.
If the opportunity arises, Natsuhiko will definitely try to gain more information.
For example, the Pokedex developed by Professor Oak in the original work has played a significant role to a great extent.
"Lance's Dratini should be considered quite excellent among all Dratini. With his training, it will continue to improve, while my Weedle, compared to ordinary Weedle, is already among the very few close to the pyramid's top." Natsuhiko compared his Weedle to Lance's Dratini in his mind.
The conclusion drawn is...
Although theoretically, Weedle is not inferior to Dratini now, there is still a significant gap between the two Pokémon in terms of growth potential.
"Just not sure how Giovanni has trained his Beedrill, with top-notch resources spent regardless of cost? And the Power of the Eternal Plate?"
Uncertain, so it is impossible to draw an accurate conclusion.
But he quickly thought that Lance seemed to be an owner of the Power of the Eternal Plate as well, though it hasn't been shown yet.
Watching Lance walking in front, swinging his cloak, Natsuhiko profoundly realized the difference in strength between himself and Lance.
Dratini should just be one of Lance's weaker Pokémon, whereas Weedle was Natsuhiko's everything.
While thinking, Natsuhiko suddenly smiled.
"What's there to compare with Lance? We're not people from the same level of the world." He mused.
If he was a Trainer slowly climbing out from the bottom, then Lance was almost among the very top few Trainers right from the start; they couldn't be compared.
"What are you smiling about?" Lance suddenly turned and noticed Natsuhiko's slightly self-mocking smile and couldn't help but ask.
"Nothing, just thought the cooperation just now felt pretty good." Natsuhiko casually replied.
But Lance very much agreed with his comment.
"I think so too. I think the two of us are simply born collaborators; despite not battling together, we have such synergy."
"Perhaps it's the awareness of battling," Natsuhiko shrugged.
However, Lance fell into deep thought.
The previous battle, though insignificant, gave him significant insight.
With their continued progress, after a few more minor skirmishes with wild Pokémon, they finally saw the power station hidden deep in the forest, supplying electricity to the entire Goldenrod City.
The heavy gray-white walls concealed everything inside.
As they approached, it was evident that the traces of wild Pokémon's activity around had noticeably decreased.
"Something isn't right," Natsuhiko frowned and said.
"What's going on?"
Natsuhiko raised his hand, revealing his arm, where the fine hairs seemed to slightly bristle.
"Although there is a magnetic field around the power station, and free electrons should not be few, the station must have protective measures. Now, just getting close and experiencing a direct effect indicates something must have gone wrong inside the power station."
Lance pursed his lips.
Having been pointed out by Natsuhiko, he realized it too.
"It seems like the problem might really be with the power station. Let's go see."
Now that they had come this far, if they didn't investigate, it would waste the trip.
The two carefully approached.
"Boop~~"
As they neared the power station's wall, a slightly mechanical, somewhat cheerful sound reached their ears.
They saw a gray, machine-like, round creature with a single eye in the center, with opposite magnetic poles on each side of its body, a large screw on its top, and two small screws on its front.
Magnemite!
An Electric Type and Steel Type Pokémon.
However, the Magnemite didn't seem to notice them, its gaze somewhat vacant as it floated past them, wandering aimlessly from one side of the wall to the other.
Natsuhiko and Lance exchanged a glance.
This Magnemite's condition wasn't right, but since it didn't affect them, they didn't bother for now.
They climbed over an inconspicuous side door and got inside, surprisingly without any obstruction.
The lights inside the power station were quite sufficient, almost no different from under sunlight.
The only problem was...
So quiet.
Too quiet.
This place, which should have machines operating at high speed, which should have a constant roar, was too quiet, so quiet that it felt...
Quiet.
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There will be another chapter later, starting today, there will officially be three chapters a day, and possibly four if I add another later on. It's the new book period, and I'm going all out, is asking for a monthly ticket too much?