Crabby, who was disturbed from its rest, was definitely a demon.
Possibly even more terrifying than an Outrage-stirred Pokémon World.
But there's no angry Crabby that can't be resolved with an Energy Block.
If there is, then a bag of them.
As soon as Fang Yuan tossed a bag of all-purpose flavored Energy Blocks to the still disgruntled Crabby he had just subjugated, the creature instantly found them irresistible.
"Crab-busy~ Crab-busy~"
The proverb "fickle" was perfectly exemplified by Crabby.
It crazily dumped the bag of Energy Blocks into its mouth, its eyes brimming with disbelief.
Ah!!!
How can something be so delicious!!
Crabby went wild.
After gulping down the food voraciously, it revised its impression of Fang Yuan and the Mane Rock Werewolf significantly for the better.
With a simple and honest squinting smile, it stood obediently on one side, waiting for Fang Yuan's commands, even more compliant than Eevee.
"Sure enough, it's Crabby."
Fang Yuan mused that the controlling effect of the Energy Blocks on Crabby seemed to be somewhat stronger than on regular Pokémon.
As long as it's effective!
"Let's get started then," said Fang Yuan, not wanting to waste any more time.
He had just used a Heavy Ball to subdue Crabby; now, he planned to release Crabby and attempt to catch it again using an ordinary Poké Ball.
By doing this, he wanted Crabby to experience the sensation of being captured by two different types of Poké Balls and the feeling afterward.
"Crab-busy~"
Crabby cooperated with Fang Yuan's experiment.
After some comparison.
Fang Yuan successfully obtained feedback from Crabby.
When caught with the ordinary Red and White Ball, Crabby felt that if it was conscious, breaking free from the Poké Ball's constraints was easy, and it could easily damage its structure from the inside.
But, when captured by the Black Heavy Ball, Crabby felt that its body was very heavy, as if an extraordinary force restricted it from escaping the Poké Ball's confines.
And after settling down inside, the sensations from both Poké Balls were different as well.
Inside an ordinary Poké Ball, it could feel that the space inside was clearly not as open and comfortable as the outside world, making it feel somewhat claustrophobic.
However, when inside a Heavy Ball, Crabby felt that it was even cozier than resting outside, highly comfortable and at ease.
Although living in an ordinary Poké Ball wasn't intolerable, comparisons make it clear, and given the choice, Crabby would definitely prefer the Heavy Ball, where its sleep quality could greatly improve!
"Crab-busy~"
Having completed its role as a test subject, Crabby smiled and sought recognition, even offering to massage Fang Yuan's back, but Fang Yuan flatly rejected the offer.
He wasn't quite ready to be massaged by a 400+KG heavyweight.
"This means that the Heavy Ball improves capture effects for physically large and heavy Pokémon, and moreover, the interior environment is more suitable for heavy creatures to live in."
"The effect of the Heavy Ball is even better than I imagined..."
Fang Yuan's mood improved further upon receiving the feedback.
"Since Crabby says so... it must be right, but later I still need to use new Heavy Balls to conduct more experiments with Onix, Rolling Rock, and others..."
"Crabby, thanks, these are all yours."
After completing the experiments, Fang Yuan planned to go back and register the data, then start developing new varieties of Poké Balls.
He released Crabby again and threw over a small bag of Energy Blocks, saying, "These Energy Blocks contain a ridiculous amount of nutrients. One is enough for several days of absorption, don't eat them all in one go, alright?"
Fang Yuan gave out top-quality Energy Blocks, a few of which were enough for Crabby to digest over an entire month, considering them as a month's worth of food was not a problem at all.
Even though Crabby was a Big Stomach King, gorging itself on them in one sitting would definitely lead to overstuffing and illness, so Fang Yuan warned it with special seriousness.
"Crab-busy..."
However, after taking the Energy Blocks, Crabby didn't turn around and leave with the intention of immediately eating them, but instead looked eagerly at Fang Yuan.
Could they do a few more experiments?
Or, why not just take me back with you? I'm very thrifty with food!!
"Mane Rock Werewolf, let's go."
Ignoring Crabby's eager look, the ruthless Fang Yuan turned and walked away with the Mane Rock Werewolf.
"Crab-busy!!"
Crabby quickly followed.
Fang Yuan: "..."
Mane Rock Werewolf: ╮(๑•́₃•̀๑)╭
What a blunder!!
I shouldn't have involved Crabby.
This guy's craving for food is much stronger than that of the average Pokemon, and after tempting it with Energy Blocks, it's harder to get rid of than poking a hole in the sky.
"Crabby!! (Please!!)"
Crabby's chubby pursuit.
"emmmm..."
Fang Yuan swore to the heavens that he only wanted to conduct an experiment, and had no intentions towards Crabby.
The main reason was that one Glutton was enough, and Fang Yuan did not want to raise a second food-crazed Pokemon. Besides, this guy was also prone to Rest, which didn't seem reliable at all.
But Crabby had just lent him a hand, Fang Yuan couldn't just knock it out and leave...
So Fang Yuan could only say, "Sorry, I'm not taking on any followers right now, you're too weak."
Crabby: (/ﾟДﾟ)/
As soon as Fang Yuan finished speaking, Crabby was plunged into despair.
Hmm...
Seeing how pitiful Crabby was, Fang Yuan couldn't bear it. After tasting the Energy Blocks, probably any thorns Crabby ate would taste flavorless, huh?
"How about this, get stronger. Next to the forest, there's a habitat for Fossil Spirits, and there are lots of Energy Block Automatic Makers there. If you challenge and win there, maybe you'll get to eat Energy Blocks again."
"If you can defeat that fox, I wouldn't mind giving you a lifetime supply of Energy Blocks."
A fox?
Crabby scratched its head in confusion.
After giving Crabby a motivation to cling onto, Fang Yuan left with the Mane Rock Werewolf.
Luo Kuo always brought Fossil Spirits to challenge some Elf Clan Groups in the Sun and Moon Forest, so theoretically, Crabby from the Sun and Moon Forest going to the Fossil Reserve to challenge for food shouldn't be a problem, right?
As for whether Crabby could successfully obtain Energy Blocks, that was not Fang Yuan's concern.
It would depend on how much the temptation of food could unlock Crabby's potential. Hopefully, Luo Kuo would be fine.
…...
Shortly after.
Fang Yuan returned to the crafting shop.
The table here was neatly lined with more than a dozen types of Round Mandarins.
There were Pink Ball Fruit for creating Sweet Balls, Green Apricorns for making Friend Balls, Yellow Ball Fruit for making Moon Balls... they were all Fang Yuan's research subjects for what was coming next.
Fang Yuan had an approximation of the practical effects of six or seven types of Round Mandarins corresponding to Special Fairy Balls. Starting from those, he could take many shortcuts in his research.
Besides that, he also had a bunch of Round Mandarins that had not appeared in the game animations. What effects the Poké Balls made from them would have was still uncertain to Fang Yuan, but with slow trials, he was sure to find out eventually.
"Woof!!"
While Fang Yuan was fiddling with Poké Balls, the Mane Rock Werewolf sat obediently by the fire, listening to Fang Yuan's teachings.
"If you want Luo Kuo to stop hitting you, it's simple. You need to change your image a bit."
"Moves are rigid; you are alive."
"Although I've said before that personality shouldn't be suppressed, but rather fully expressed..."
"But you can't be too outrageous, right?"
"It's fine if you enjoy using 'Double Returns'! But don't make such a twisted face, and then run off thirsting to take hits, okay?"
"What about standing aloof, waiting for your opponent's Million-Ton Heavy Fist to come at you, casually showing disdain everything with a flick of your paw, and just sending your opponent flying away? Isn't that cool?"
"Or just ignore the opponent altogether, treat them as ants, let their moves hit you, and then just wait for the opponent to be thrown out by the recoil. That's also cool, right?"
"With such performance, would Luo Kuo still hit you?!"
"In short, Luo Kuo doesn't hate you using 'Double Returns,' he wants you to pay attention to 'image,' get it??"
"As for how to use 'Double Returns' to make yourself look incredibly Haki, well, you should learn some acting Moves from Big Sister Eevee," Fang Yuan advised the Mane Rock Werewolf.
The main reason was that he didn't want to field a deranged Werewolf in battle.
That might lead others to mistakenly think that Fang Yuan was a weirdo just like the Mane Rock Werewolf.
Therefore, it was crucial to shape the image of a strong Werewolf.
"Woof!!"
The Mane Rock Werewolf pondered and could only agree.
Controlling one's expression during joyful moments? That sounds tough.
But if Big Sister Eevee taught him, it should be no problem...
After all, she's the big boss who can perfectly portray the feeling of being on the brink of death while being unscathed in battle.
"Arooo!!"
Soon, the Mane Rock Werewolf made up its mind to go to Big Sister Eevee immediately to practice acting and transform its warped image into a strong image.
"Hold on," Fang Yuan couldn't help saying, what's the hurry!
I haven't finished speaking yet!