Chapter - 25 : Training
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Delighted with the discovery of the Dawn Stone, Arthur pondered on its best use. "If I come across a Female Snorunt or a Male Ralts during my journey, I'll use the stone to evolve them," he contemplated. "But if not, I could always sell it for a considerable sum of 30,000 pokecoins." Arthur weighed his options, considering both the potential benefits for his team and the monetary value of the stone.
Arthur carefully placed the Dawn Stone inside the box alongside the other items left by his father. Along with the stone, he also possessed a TM Dragon Claw and felt a growing desire to capture a Dragon-type Pokémon for his team. During his research, he stumbled upon intriguing information about Gible sightings in the mining mountain. He learned that numerous expeditions, funded by both wealthy individuals and the government, had been conducted over the years in an attempt to locate Gible. However, all attempts had proven unsuccessful, leading to the eventual abandonment of the expeditions and the reopening of the mountain to the public.
"It would be amazing if the rumors were true and I could actually find a Gible. If not, I'll focus on finding a Pokémon capable of learning Dragon Claw or consider selling the TM. Its value of 200,000 pokecoins is staggering," Arthur murmured to himself. He couldn't help but feel shocked by how his father had obtained such a valuable TM, but he knew that the truth would forever remain a mystery, known only to his father.
Arthur found himself in a peculiar situation, feeling both fortunate and destitute at the same time. On one hand, he possessed valuable items and resources, such as the Dawn Stone and TM Dragon Claw. On the other hand, he couldn't fully enjoy their benefits due to the uncertainty of finding the desired Pokémon or the option of selling them for a substantial sum. It was a paradoxical state of having wealth and yet feeling financially limited.
Arthur set aside his contemplations and focused on his immediate plan. Tomorrow, he intended to explore the forest surrounding the mining mountain and make periodic visits to the mountain itself in search of Gible or potential mining opportunities. With this determination in mind, he turned off the lights, settled into bed, and drifted off to sleep, eager for the adventures that awaited him in the days ahead.
In the early morning, Arthur prepared himself for his expedition to the forest. Equipping himself with mining tools, he ventured cautiously towards the forest, ensuring that he wasn't being observed. Satisfied that the coast was clear, he stepped into the forest, ready to begin his exploration.
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As Arthur made his way through the forest, he encountered numerous Pokémon along the path. However, he refrained from catching them, knowing that each additional Pokémon would increase his resource and expense requirements. The cost of Pokéballs alone was quite significant, with regular Pokéballs priced at 1000 pokecoins, Great Balls at 3000 pokecoins, and Ultra Balls at 7000 pokecoins. Considering these expenses, Arthur focused on his primary objective rather than catching Pokémon at that moment.
Arthur called out his trusted Pokémon, Charcadet, as they ventured deeper into the forest. Their first encounter was with a level 13 Beedrill, and Arthur instructed Charcadet to prepare for battle. "Charcadet, use Flame Charge!" he commanded. However, the agile Beedrill managed to dodge the attack and retaliated with Pin Missile. Charcadet swiftly evaded the incoming pins and countered with a well-aimed Will-O-Wisp, causing a burn on the Beedrill. Taking advantage of the weakened opponent, Charcadet finished the battle with another powerful Flame Charge.
Arthur was delighted to see Charcadet reach level 12 .
As the days passed, Arthur and Charcadet continued their routine of exploring the forest, always making sure to return before sunset or when Charcadet was too exhausted to continue battling. In the initial three months, Arthur had a good supply of potions, which he promptly used to heal Charcadet and keep it in top condition. This allowed Charcadet to gain a significant amount of experience during that time.
However, the situation changed in the next three months. The potions had been completely exhausted, and Arthur no longer had the means to quickly heal Charcadet's exhaustion. This meant that their ventures into the forest became more limited, as Charcadet needed more time to rest and recover between battles.
Despite his efforts, Arthur's visits to the mining mountain did not yield any valuable items or the elusive Gible. He searched diligently, exploring various areas of the mountain, but luck was not on his side. Each trip ended in disappointment as he returned empty-handed.
As Arthur walked towards the hotel, he couldn't help but reflect on the past six months. The trials and tribulations he had faced weighed heavily on his mind. Lost in his thoughts, he muttered to himself, "Six months... It's been a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences."
He continued, "I've encountered so many challenges and setbacks along the way. School troubles, battles with tough opponents, and the constant search for valuable items or a rare Pokémon. It hasn't been easy, but I've learned so much."