Let's welcome our New Patron, Derrick!!!
I would be publishing 1 bonus chapter for every increase in a number of patron members.
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Everyone woke up late today. It was a risky and tiring day, yesterday. The group had a heavy breakfast. They were already ahead of the schedule and had decided to follow Axel's dream route for safety.
"So, do you know why there was a Pseudo-King ranked Pokemon yesterday?", asked Lorelai. Pseudo-King ranked Pokemon were not normal. They were the overlord of the forest and have impressive powers.
"I asked the explorer who helped us fight that thing yesterday. Apparently, Venusaur had just ranked up recently. There was a war between Venusaur and Exeggutor with Sceptile and Ludicolo. When the Venusaur ranked up, the group decided to end the war and they killed the leader of the enemy who was a Sceptile.", said Lance. Lance was the safest among the 5 of them yesterday. He also had time to chat with the group of explorers.
"The wild and unknown are not the places to joke. We must take this journey seriously from now on.", said Axel. Yesterday took all the ego and arrogance from Axel's mind. Due to pressure, he had taken a lot of bad decisions and nearly ended up dead. Thankfully Charizard evolved to save the day. Whenever he started to relax and take it easy, reality would just fuck him up. So, he decided to never make the mistake again.
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After 3 days,
The group safely reached the designated place. After reaching it, the explorer crowded among them and Axel immediately took out his injured Pokemons for medical treatment.
"We apologize for your situation. We had mapped the safe places but who knew that the same place would turn out dangerous.", apologized Boris.
"What had actually happened over there?", asked Axel. Lance did give the explanation but he wanted to know it from Boris.
"The place was habituated by Sceptile and Ludicolo. All of them were in rare ranked category. Sceptile and Ludicolo had another area for elemental ranked Pokemons. Sceptile and Ludicolo were at war with Venusaur and Exeggutor. But that day, Venusaur ranked up to Pseudo-King rank. So, in their rage, they charge toward the Sceptile and Ludicolo group and destroyed the elemental rank area. They were so hyped up, they also interfered in rare ranked area which was marked safe by us.", Boris gave a long explanation. It was not explorer's fault. They had little time to know much about this unknown island.
"Due to your incident, we have decided that the battle would be extended to tomorrow at 10 a.m. All of you need rest and some peace of mind.", said Boris.
"Did the Hoenn team encounter any dangers like ours?", asked Axel as he was curious about how Steven and Wallace performed in high pressure situations.
"No, they didn't have any incident like you people. They encountered a bunch of elemental Pokemons here and there but it was handled safely.", replied Boris.
"Oh, thanks for the info"
"You are welcome. I wish that the Kanto team would win the battle. So, good luck", said Boris and moved out to do his work.
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Somewhere in Pallet town,
A young girl was struggling for her life. In front of her stood a massive Charizard. This was the biggest Charizard she had ever seen. Her legs had grown weak and she was bleeding all over her nose, mouth, legs and hand. This was the most brutal fight that she had ever been part of.
Her Garchomp was on its last leg. She didn't know what to do now. She had never lost a match and seeing the impossible Charizard had let her question her life choices. The little girl was Cynthia.
"You are one of the toughest girls I have ever seen. But you must pass this test which I don't see you achieving.", said Oak
"Don't underestimate me. I have not given up yet. Garchomp, use 'Dragon Claw'", shouted Cynthia.
"Gar…."
One of its claws started to shine and extend. Garchomp tried to run and attack Charizard but with the effect of such heavy pressure from a master-ranked Pokemon it could hardly walk properly.
"I can do it..I can.. I ca…."
That was the last thing Cynthia remembered.
"I thought this girl would win but the result is disappointing", sighed Oak.
"Didn't you make the test a little harder than what you made for Axel?", asked Deliana.
"No, I didn't"
"But you said that you would"
"Every test that I make would test the willpower of the trainer and his/her Pokemon. I always adjusted the Aura to the limit of what a trainer and the Pokemon can handle. If I were to make it a little harder the little girl would have some permanent damage.", replied Oak.
"So, it was the same level as Axel"
"No, didn't you hear what I said before? I adjust the aura to the limit of trainer and Pokemon. Cynthia could just handle more of it so she had to handle more of mine and Charizard's aura. That is all", said Oak again.
"I guess it is time to announce my successor. Alakazam, call up the media. Say them I have an announcement to make" said Oak.