【Checked in at Yamabuki Research Institute, Darkrai, received rewards: 1 Super Potion, 1 Revive, 6 Great Balls, 1 Skill Disc (random skill).】
Not bad, I thought today's check-in reward would be quite ordinary.
As long as the random skill from the Skill Disc isn't too useless, today's rewards combined will easily exceed 100,000 alliance coins.
No, anything from the system is a premium product, 200,000!
Just one Revive, which can restore a certain amount of combat power to a Pokémon that has lost its ability to battle, is worth at least 50,000.
After working for several years, Kebi's savings were only 60,000 alliance coins.
But items also have levels; a Revive can only restore consciousness to a very strong Pokémon, like Tobias's Darkrai.
They need higher quality Max Revives and Revival Herbs.
The system's Revive is no worse than the Max Revive from the store!
Otherwise, a Revive wouldn't be worth 50,000 alliance coins.
After all, it's a life-saving item.
The most powerful revival item is naturally Ho-Oh's Sacred Ash; even if you're reduced to scattered light particles, Ho-Oh can bring you back.
If I could check in with Ho-Oh, I might be able to get a Sacred Ash.
The check-in location has a relatively significant impact on the rewards obtained from checking in.
Environment, Legendary Pokémon, famous scenes.
Just now, I was still intimidated by Darkrai's nightmare aura, so focused on studying Darkrai that I actually forgot to check in.
Fortunately, after an encounter, as long as you check in on the same day, it will be effective.
Leaving the institute, Kebi first went to the market to buy ingredients and Berries.
Then he went to the port to buy a same-day ticket to the Hoenn region, directly embarking on his journey to the Hoenn region.
Kebi bought ingredients and Berries, intending to make his own Pokémon food.
Berries, which possess various miraculous effects, can be considered the lowest-grade heavenly treasures.
However, Berries have a relatively high yield, and only long-term consumption is effective. Most importantly, the recipe needs to be adjusted according to the Pokémon's attribute, species, and individual differences.
Once on the ship, Kebi released Piplup and Chimchar in his room.
"Piplup!"
Piplup was completely stunned when he saw Chimchar.
No, Kebi is my Trainer, why are you here!?
Chimchar made a smug face at Piplup.
"Yahoo~"
He's mine now too.
Piplup pointed at Chimchar, questioning Kebi.
"Piplup! Piplup Piplup!"
Kebi smiled helplessly.
【Activated Brock character card.】
He held Piplup in his arms and gently massaged his body.
"You know, Chimchar left his mom when he was young and was then abandoned by his Trainer. You can't just make him go back to the institute, not knowing when he'll be chosen again, right?"
"I know Piplup, you're a good kid, and you'll definitely agree to Chimchar traveling with us, right?"
I'm even deceiving Pokémon, I'm simply too wicked.
Seeing how comfortable Kebi's massage was, Piplup decided to forgive him.
Through the massage and Piplup's ability value data, Kebi determined that Piplup's talent was manifested in stamina, special attack, and special defense.
Among them, the most prominent talent was special attack.
【Skills: Pound, Growl, Peck, Water Gun, Bubble Beam, Hydro Pump.】
Piplup inheriting Hydro Pump, a powerful Water attribute special attack move, is part of the manifestation of his special attack talent.
Next, looking at Chimchar, Kebi beckoned to him.
Chimchar rushed into Kebi's arms on all fours.
"Jiji?"
First, he scratched Chimchar's head, then Kebi massaged his entire body.
There was no accumulated fatigue or damage because he had not undergone any training.
After deactivating the Brock character card, Kebi noted down the massage techniques and insights he had just gained.
Even without activating the character card, he could now massage both Pokémon.
Each time Kebi activated and used a character card, he would learn some of the Breeder Brock's breeding abilities and techniques.
By the time the thirty-day monthly card ran out, he would also be a decent Breeder.
【Skills: Scratch, Glare, Ember, Flame Wheel, Fire Punch.】
Chimchar's talent is evident in speed, with a bit in stamina, and slightly outstanding physical attack. In the future, he should primarily be trained for close-quarters combat.
Chimchar has fewer skills than Piplup, and he only inherited Fire Punch, a skill of ordinary power.
Of course, Fire Punch's initial power is only 75, but it can become stronger with the Pokémon's and Trainer's dedication.
Secret techniques don't just refer to the Alliance elite monopolizing the inheritance of some skills; they also possess methods for skill training that enhance power, guarantee additional effects, and remove negative effects.
A Hyper Beam that pierces through an entire city, then ignores the recoil to fire a second shot—this is a basic ability mastered by the Elite Four.
Skill power is highly likely to exceed 200, with instant casting and continuous firing without side effects.
Are you scared or not?
Piplup and Chimchar's skills have no special markings, indicating that they only possess the ordinary versions of these skills.
As they train, they will naturally develop their own personal secret techniques.
During the massage, Kebi had already conceived the Pokémon food recipes for Piplup and Chimchar.
While maintaining normal development, he would try to highlight their strengths as much as possible.
As a chef's apprentice with five years of practice, he was perfectly capable of making Pokémon food.
Using the ship's kitchen, he finished making the Pokémon food in less than half an hour.
The ship's chef looked on in surprise.
"Excellent skill! I've been a chef for twenty years and don't have your talent. The captain's Glameow, I've never been able to make Pokémon food that she likes."
"She always takes two bites and then stops eating."
Glameow, a noble but fierce Pokémon.
It is indeed quite difficult to satisfy their palates.
Especially since this chef was skilled in robust flavors.
Completely unsuited to Glameow's refined taste.
"If you don't mind, may I try?"
Hearing Kebi say this, the chef excitedly grabbed Kebi.
"Really!? Please, I'll take you to see the captain."
Kebi followed the chef to the captain's cabin and explained his intentions to the captain.
The dark-skinned, bearded captain, whose arms were thicker than an average person's thighs, had a Chatot perched on his shoulder.
He scrutinized Kebi, his gaze full of doubt.
"Are you saying this young man's cooking is even better than yours, and he can satisfy Glameow's taste?"
The captain didn't believe him, but Kebi wasn't annoyed.
"Just let me see Glameow, and I'll make a dish of Pokémon food for her to try. I guarantee she'll like it."
The captain suddenly burst into laughter; Kebi's confidence infected him.
"If you can really make Pokémon food that satisfies my little kitty, I'll tell you about a great place where you might be able to catch rare Pokémon."
"It's in the Hoenn region; you can go there directly after disembarking."
Kebi smiled slightly and said:
"Then I'll have to work hard."
The captain had traveled far and wide. Not only had he encountered places that could nurture Pokémon of outstanding potential, but he had also come across sea secret realms that produced heavenly treasures several times.
"Chatot, go find the little kitty."
Chatot flapped his wings and took off.
"Little kitty, little kitty."
Kebi didn't have to wait long before a large cat nimbly leaped in through the window.
"Meow~"
Smooth gray fur, and eyes that held a sharp glint within their languidness.
This fully demonstrated that this was a well-cared-for Glameow.
She was simply a picky eater.
【System, activate Brock character card!】
Kebi squatted down and extended his hand towards Glameow.
The captain's lips curved into a smile, already prepared to see Kebi bleed on the spot.
As Kebi's hand approached Glameow's head, several sharp claws extended from her paw pads.
With a raspy meow, the claws fiercely swiped at Kebi's arm.
Kebi deftly twisted, avoiding Glameow's claws, then stroked downwards and pressed on her back.
Glameow's points of leverage were restricted, preventing her from attacking with her claws.
With a simple press on several of Glameow's acupoints.
Glameow instantly went numb and began meowing on the captain's cabin carpet.
The chef was stunned. Every crew member on this ship had been bullied by Glameow.
Today, someone finally helped them vent their frustration.
No, he had to learn this move from little brother Kebi.
Seeing Glameow in distress, the captain, instead, burst into hearty laughter.
"Good! This is the first time I've seen someone who wasn't scratched by the little kitty and even managed to subdue her."
"Young man, I admit you are an excellent Trainer. I'll tell you where that Pokémon gathering place is in the Hoenn region right now."
Kebi, however, said calmly:
"No rush. It's not too late to tell me after I've prepared Pokémon food that she likes."
The captain teased:
"If Glameow doesn't like it, then I won't tell you."