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> Ding! According to Froakie's current potential, the probability of using the silver crown to break through is 35%. Do you want to use it?
"Use it!"
> Ding! Froakie failed to break through the potential value!
Satoshi: "..."
With a 35% success rate, failure was expected. Still, Satoshi couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment.
"It's fine. I still have four silver crowns left. One failure doesn't matter. Let's try again. Use another silver crown on Froakie."
Satoshi tried to smile and reassure himself.
> Ding! Froakie failed to break through the potential value!
The smile gradually disappeared.
Satoshi's mouth twitched uncontrollably as frustration started to settle in. His brows furrowed deeply, and if someone had drawn on his forehead, it would have spelled "well" several times over.
"...So much for the promised 'luck boost.' Did I get a counterfeit World's Favor? Use another silver crown on Froakie!"
> Ding! Froakie's potential value has successfully broken through! The current potential is Elite level!
Finally, success!
Relief washed over him.
"This is much better! I'll keep going later, but for now, let's check the chances for Charmander."
Satoshi used a silver crown on Charmander, but only to check the success rate.
> Ding! According to Charmander's current potential, the probability of breaking through with the silver crown is 25%. Do you want to use it?
"The probability dropped to 25%? That's too low. I'll hold off for now. Better to save my remaining two crowns for a time when I have more of them or encounter a rare Pokémon worth the investment."
Training Continues
"Charmander, use [Flamethrower]!"
In the dense greenery of Viridian Forest, Satoshi commanded his team with confidence.
"Gawa!"
Charmander roared, unleashing a fiery [Flamethrower] that engulfed the opposing Rattata.
"Rattata, dodge it!"
The opposing Trainer, a young boy wearing shorts, tried to rally his Rattata. However, the little Pokémon was already confused and burnt from previous attacks. It was too late to escape the searing flames.
With a pained squeal, the Rattata fell unconscious.
> Ding! Charmander gained 160 experience points!
Ding! Charmander has been upgraded to Lv15!
Ding! You defeated Young Boy and earned 500 Alliance coins and 1 Super Potion
"That was an excellent battle! Let's duel again sometime."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Satoshi left the defeated Trainer behind and ventured deeper into Viridian Forest.
The outskirts of the forest were teeming with Trainers, all eager to battle. Satoshi welcomed these opportunities, as each victory not only provided valuable experience points but also rewards like healing items and Poké Balls.
For Satoshi, these Trainers were essentially experience points on legs. "They want friendly matches? How can I say no to free experience?"
After several battles, Charmander reached Level 15, and Froakie reached Level 14.
"They're both leveling up steadily. Soon, they'll evolve," Satoshi said, a satisfied smile on his face.
He alternated between using Charmander and Froakie in battles to ensure both gained equal experience. Though this made leveling slightly slower, it allowed both Pokémon to grow stronger together.
Having defeated most of the Trainers on the outskirts, Satoshi finally ventured deeper into the forest—and quickly encountered a formidable opponent.
[Name: Kangaskhan
Type: Normal
Ability: Early Bird
Level: 16
Potential: Elite]
"...I expected stronger Pokémon in this version of the game, but encountering a Kangaskhan here? That's a bit much."
Despite his surprise, Satoshi composed himself. Unless a Legendary Pokémon showed up, he wouldn't be too rattled.
"Still, this Kangaskhan is only Elite potential. I don't think it's worth catching right now. I'll use it as a training opportunity instead."
After an intense battle, Charmander managed to take down Kangaskhan with [Flare Blitz].
> Ding! Charmander gained 200 experience points!
Ding! Charmander has upgraded to Lv16!
Ding! Charmander has learned [Dragon Rage]!
As the upgrade notification appeared, Charmander's body began to glow faintly.
"Level 16… It's time!"
Satoshi stepped back to give Charmander space as the light surrounding it grew brighter, enveloping its small frame.
Charmander's silhouette expanded, its limbs elongating, and a more ferocious shape emerged from the light.
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