After Lukas left, Aron couldn't wait to check Torchic's data panel.
[Pokémon: Torchic (Fire)
Ability: Speed Boost
Potential: Champion
Moves: Scratch, Growl, Ember, Baton Pass, Agility, Quick Attack, Flame Charge
Level: Lv7 (25/70 EXP)]
Aron thought for a moment and realized another function of the system: gaining experience points through Pokémon battles. Once enough experience points are earned, Torchic could advance to the next level.
"In this way, perhaps the usual bottlenecks won't apply anymore," Aron mused.
With enough experience, Pokémon could keep leveling up without being limited by the typical bottlenecks faced by other Pokémon.
"If that's the case, this feature is incredible." Aron smirked slightly.
"And then there's the notification about earning ten experience points, but it shows twenty-five here." Aron narrowed his eyes thoughtfully, images of white doves fluttering in his mind.
After a while, he looked at Torchic, who was eating to regain strength, and an idea sparked in his mind. He guessed quietly, "Could it be due to the morning training?"
"That might be it."
With this in mind, Aron took Torchic for another training session after it finished eating and had a brief rest.
Half an hour later, Aron took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked down at Torchic, who was only panting slightly. "There's really a big difference between the physique of humans and Pokémon," he sighed.
Of course, his own body was a bit weaker than most, as he didn't exercise much in the past.
Aron then asked Torchic to rest on the spot, fed it a high-grade energy cube, and called up the data panel.
This time, the experience points had increased from twenty-five to twenty-seven.
"I knew it!" Aron felt reinvigorated, realizing his guess was right.
"Not only do Pokémon battles grant experience points, but training does too. That makes sense." Aron thought.
This way, Pokémon battles and training could both contribute to leveling up.
"However, Torchic is still in the growing stage, so the focus should be on building its strength and improving move proficiency."
Once Torchic's strength and skills improved, its combat ability would naturally increase, making it more competitive in battles.
In short, it was all about mutual improvement.
"Alright, let's keep going."
Seeing that Torchic had finished its energy cube and rested, Aron spoke up again.
"Torchic!"
Torchic nodded energetically, its eyes full of fighting spirit.
Aron smiled and began jogging around the training field with Torchic.
He himself needed the exercise too, and training together also helped to increase their bond—a win-win situation.
Aron began thinking about Torchic's training plan while running.
But after a moment, he realized there wasn't much need for a special plan. Torchic had excellent potential, so it mainly needed high-quality energy cubes and proper nutrition for optimal development.
Luckily, his family was well-stocked with energy cubes.
Time flew by, and soon it was sunset.
The setting sun cast a red glow, lighting up the horizon.
---
"How was today?" Lukas's voice broke through Aron's thoughts as they drove home together.
"Not bad," Aron replied with a nod.
Lukas chuckled, glancing at Aron in the rearview mirror. "I'll reserve the training ground for you. Feel free to come by every day."
"Thank you." Aron nodded.
The rest of the drive was quiet.
When they entered the house, a delicious aroma greeted them.
Lukas exchanged a smile with Mary, who had just walked out of the kitchen.
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After dinner, Aron kept to his usual routine and headed to his room.
Meanwhile, Lukas helped Mary with the dishes, and they spoke in hushed tones.
"Did Aron really stay at the training ground all day?" Mary asked, even though she had already heard about it.
"Yes," Lukas nodded, still surprised. "I didn't expect he'd stay there the entire day."
Lukas then filled Mary in on the events of the day.
"So that's what happened..." Mary nodded thoughtfully. Then she added, "We've seen things like this before."
She paused, as if recalling something, and continued, "Pokémon can really change a person."
"Some people start out as introverts, but with Pokémon by their side, they gradually become more cheerful and outgoing."
Lukas nodded in agreement. "I could tell he's really fond of Torchic."
"And he genuinely enjoyed the battle. The focus he showed couldn't have been faked."
Just as Pokémon can change a person's character, the excitement and adrenaline of a Pokémon battle can also have an impact. Many Trainers love the thrill of battle, the surge of adrenaline, and the cheers and applause that come with winning.
Mary smiled, saying, "It looks like our father's wish is coming true."
Lukas nodded and said, "It's important not to put too much pressure on him."
"By the way, when is our dad coming back?" Mary asked with a hum.
"He should be back within a week," Lukas replied.
"I wonder what Pokémon he's chosen for Aron that's taking so much effort." Mary sounded puzzled.
Lukas scratched his head and said, "I'm not sure either. We'll find out when he returns."
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In Aron's room,
The lights were on, and Torchic was fast asleep in the bed Aron had prepared. It was exhausted from the day's training.
But the training had paid off—Torchic was only twenty experience points away from reaching level eight.
Torchic was afraid of the dark, so Aron kept the lights on as it rested.
Lying in bed, Aron stared at the ceiling above him. In the next second, his eyes glowed blue, and his body became surrounded by a faint blue light.
After a moment, he slowly floated off the bed, hovering about half a meter above it.
This state lasted for a full half-minute before a bead of sweat appeared on his forehead. He focused and used his Psychic powers to return himself to the bed.
"I feel like my life is turning more and more into a fantasy," Aron muttered to himself, both amazed and slightly amused by his Psychic powers.
"The transformation process could be sped up a bit, and then I'll learn about Psychic training methods from Lukas."
Although he'd seen apprentices practicing their Psychic abilities at the gym, the methods varied, and none of them were actual Psychics.
It was settled—Aron would wait for Lukas to coach him directly.