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It was the best weather, the third month of spring.
Leaving the Oak Research Institute, Gary hummed a tune and followed the path into the outskirts of Viridian Forest.
The sun was bright, the air was fresh, and even his mood became cheerful.
Upon entering the forest, Gary immediately released both of his little Pokemon.
" Charmander !"
"Eevee!"
Charmander and Eevee came to Gary's feet, one on each side. Gary patted both Pokemon's heads one by one: "Starting today, your training will be put on the agenda."
The two little Pokemon also nodded understandingly, indicating that they would definitely work hard.
"Very good~" Gary looked at the forest in front of him. This section of Viridian Forest, located between Pallet Town and Viridian City, was actually very easy to navigate.
As long as one followed the main road through the forest, it would only take forty minutes to walk out.
Of course, if you get lost, then I said nothing...
Of course, none of that was the point. The point was that this forest had abundant Bug-type Pokemon resources.
Weedle, Caterpie, as many as you could want.
What were these? These were experience points! As the most important grinding spot before level 20, Gary wouldn't miss this place!
Pokemon skills increased in proficiency through battle. In Gary's opinion, practicing on a target a hundred times was not as effective as hitting an opponent in actual combat once.
Therefore, the effect of actual combat training was absolutely the best!
Ding: Novice Quest: Build Up Strength.
Before challenging the first Gym, please raise the average level of your team to level 18 and have at least 3 Pokemon.
Reward: 1 Aptitude Star-Up Card. 1 Normal Pokemon Encounter Card. Achievement Points: 100.
"This Normal Pokemon Encounter Card..." Gary said, puzzled.
"Ding: Aptitude Star-Up Card: Can raise the aptitude of any Pokemon with an aptitude lower than Champion-level by one tier.
Normal Pokemon Encounter Card: After use, you can specify encountering any non-legendary Pokemon. The encountered Pokemon's aptitude will be between Elite and Quasi-legendary!"
Gary gasped, this was getting interesting. It meant that by using this card, he could encounter a specified Pokemon whose aptitude was at least Elite-level.
Wasn't this just giving out benefits?
The Star-Up Card was the same. Although it said it could be used for any aptitude below Champion, anyone with a brain would know that it should definitely be used on an Elite-level aptitude Pokemon.
This would maximize the improvement of his strength.
No sooner said than done, Gary first took out the previous quest rewards.
Starter Pokemon Skill Upgrade Card x2
He immediately used them on Charmander's Ember and Scratch attack.
Ding: Ember skill upgrade — Flamethrower!
Scratch attack skill upgrade — Dragon Claw!
Suddenly enlightened, Charmander scratched the back of its head, feeling very strange.
"Alright, preparations are complete. Charmander, you'll be the main attacker later. Eevee, if you encounter any Flying-type bird Pokemon, use Thunderbolt to drive them away." Gary hid in the bushes with his two little Pokemon and patiently instructed them.
The two little Pokemon nodded in agreement.
With Charmander's Flamethrower, Gary wasn't too afraid even if he encountered a group of Beedrill.
However, Gary didn't want to offend the bullies of Viridian Forest, the Spearow flock, for now.
After all, these ruffians always fought in a large group... After instructing the two Pokemon to ambush, Gary took out his secret weapon, a can of golden honey!
Sweet Honey, a good item to attract wild Pokemon.
Gary didn't hold back, he found a tree and smeared a thick layer on it.
He then quickly slipped into a nearby bush...
"Charmander, use Flamethrower!"
In the forest, a scorching flame swept through, leaving behind the figures of four or five Bug-type Pokemon.
"Hoo Hoo" Charmander panted, squatting in place to rest.
"Alright, Eevee, use Water Gun to wash off the honey from the tree first." After directing Eevee to wash away the Sweet Honey, Gary took out Pokemon food to give Charmander an extra meal.
He opened his Pokedex and scanned it. Charmander's level had already gone from 10 to 14.
Looking at the Caterpie and Weedle lying all over the ground, Gary sighed helplessly.
He was almost becoming the Bug-type Thanos, although the bugs in Viridian Forest were plentiful and filling.
However, the experience provided by a single Caterpie was really too little now.
Moreover, Flamethrower was not like Ember; it consumed a lot of energy, and Charmander's stamina would basically run out after about twenty uses, requiring a rest.
"If only a large Bug-type Pokemon, like a Scyther, would come along now, that would be perfect~" Gary thought, stroking his chin.
"Shriek!!!" A Pokemon with sharp eyes and a vibrant green body appeared in front of Gary.
"Ah, yes, yes, exactly this kind of Scyther~" Gary nodded, then suddenly turned his head: "Scyther!!"
"Scyther!" The Scyther pointed one of its scythes at a tree trunk, grumbling unhappily at Gary.
As a lone wolf separated from its pack, Scyther upheld a knightly spirit and did not steal food from other Pokemon in the forest.
The price of maintaining its dignity was going hungry for nine meals in three days. Scyther felt like its scythes even tasted like Orleans BBQ...
Finally, today it smelled an exceptionally sweet scent, and Scyther unhesitatingly crossed half the forest to get here.
As a result, as soon as it saw the sweetness, it was washed away by Eevee's Water Gun.
Scyther's eyes turned red, "My honey! How can I live without you~"
Gary looked at the Scyther, trembling all over from hunger, and calmly sent out an appraisal.
[Scyther (Weakened - Lone Wolf)
Aptitude: Elite - Champion
Ability: Technician
Level: 20
Height: 1.5 meters, Weight: 49 kilograms.
Skills: Slash, Sonic Boom, Fury Cutter, Quick Attack, Focus Energy, Pursuit, False Swipe, Agility, Swift.]
Oh, this was an unexpected surprise. Who would have thought he'd find a treasure in the starter village?
Gary showed a mysterious smile: "Young man, are you hungry? Are you thirsty? You've worked hard alone~"
"Scyther?" Scyther was stunned. This human seemed to be a good guy~
Bang, a can of high-grade Pokemon food was placed on the ground by Gary: "Two choices: come with me and get what you want, or I'll beat you into submission, capture you, and then feed you."
Although Scyther was drooling, it still adopted a battle stance: "Scyther! [A noble warrior will not yield for a full meal!]."
"Good, I admire you." Gary clapped his hands: "Charmander, step up!"
Charmander, having just eaten its fill, patted its little belly and walked forward proudly, spreading its arms and getting into position.
"Be careful, Charmander, this guy is a tough opponent." Gary cautiously reminded it.
"Charmander!" Charmander spat out a string of flames, "This old man fights Elites!"