Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander

At Pearl City's harbor, a massive white ship was docked at the pier. Lian stood alongside Kalia, gazing up at the vessel.

The ship, named "Faraway," specialized in traveling between Pearl City and Ruby City. Its spacious cabins not only included various entertainment areas but also featured battle arenas for Trainers to engage in Pokémon battles.

Naturally, there were restrictions on Pokémon battles; Trainers above beginner level were prohibited from participating, as using powerful moves could potentially create holes in the ship—no joking matter.

As time passed, the Faraway prepared to set sail. Lian and Kalia boarded the ship, entering their cabin room while awaiting departure.

With a rumbling sound, the Faraway slowly began its journey. Many passengers ventured onto the deck, taking in the vast ocean view as the ship gradually moved away from Pearl City.

Once aboard, Lian noticed he no longer felt seasick. Besides the stability of the large ship minimizing motion, his improved Water Resistance played a significant role. Even standing on the deck, looking out at the sea caused him no discomfort.

Kalia fed a Power Cube to Charmeleon, her mood uplifted by the anticipation of reaching Ruby City. She smiled and said, "Charmeleon, once we get to Ruby City, I'll take you to see the volcano. It's a favorite spot for Fire-type Pokémon, and we might even catch sight of legendary Pokémon."

Ruby City's volcano is the second one in the Sebas region; the first being the Kana Mountains' volcano. The Ruby City volcano is dormant and hasn't erupted for a long time.

The volcano, known as Steel Fire Mountain, houses a legendary Fire-type Pokémon named Heatran, which slumbers within. It is believed that Heatran suppresses the volcanic activity, preventing Steel Fire Mountain from erupting for many years.

Every year, numerous Trainers visit Ruby City to catch a glimpse of this legendary Pokémon. However, due to the extreme heat near the volcano, very few can approach the crater itself.

Despite the challenges, it has been confirmed that Heatran resides inside the volcano. According to legend, Heatran made a deal with a powerful Trainer, agreeing to block the volcanic mouth and contain the scorching lava, thus preventing eruptions.

As the Faraway continued its journey, Lian soon felt drowsy and returned to his Poké Ball to sleep.

Traveling can be monotonous. After some time, Kalia also retreated to her cabin room, lying down to rest and ponder her next plans.

The Faraway swiftly progressed, leaving a long trail on the sea surface as it headed directly towards Ruby City.

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As dusk approached, the sky was painted red by the sunset.

The Faraway safely arrived at Ruby City's harbor. With a series of continuous horn blasts, it gently docked alongside the pier.

Kalia emerged from her cabin, gazing up at the bustling city filled with dense crowds—among them were both Trainers and ordinary people.

In the distance, she spotted an exceptionally tall white tower topped with a massive Poké Ball. This iconic structure was none other than Ruby City's renowned Battle Tower.

Having obtained three badges, Kalia had promptly headed to Ruby City for two main reasons: first, to participate in the beginner Trainer assessment, and second, to enter the Battle Tower.

As its name suggests, the Battle Tower is dedicated to Pokémon battles for Trainers. It meticulously categorizes the skill levels of both Pokémon and Trainers, with each floor representing a different level of proficiency. Upon their initial challenge, Trainers must start from the lowest tier; if victorious, they can progress to higher-tier battles involving stronger Pokémon.

However, Kalia's purpose in entering the Battle Tower wasn't to spend money challenging various floors but rather to work part-time there and earn income.

Previously, Kalia had reached Silver Star Rank 1 at the Battle Tower using her father's Pokémon.

Apart from challengers, the Battle Tower also had floor guardians assigned to each level. The tower categorized challenger strengths into Red Stars and Silver Stars, representing different tiers of proficiency, with each tier further divided into three levels.

Thus, the Battle Tower consisted of seven floors: the main lobby on the first floor, followed by six levels representing distinct strength tiers.

Silver Star Rank 3 represented the highest skill level, while Red Star Rank 1 was the lowest. To advance to a higher rank, challengers needed to defeat the respective floor guardians, proving their capabilities.

Kalia aimed to become one of these floor guardians, continuously battling incoming challengers. If a challenger won, they could progress to a higher floor; otherwise, they would remain at that level.

Being a floor guardian essentially meant working part-time at the Battle Tower, offering decent daily compensation. More importantly, it provided ample opportunities for engaging in battles against various Trainers.

The beginner Trainers in Ruby City were generally stronger than those in Falcon City. Regularly battling such skilled opponents would undoubtedly enhance her abilities significantly.

To become a floor guardian at the Battle Tower, one must pass their evaluation to ensure sufficient Trainer and Pokemon capabilities. This assessment covers both skill level and overall strength.

If deemed qualified, the individual can then serve as a floor guardian, facing challenges from various Trainers daily. Although demanding, it remains a highly sought-after part-time job among many Trainers.

For Kalia, becoming a floor guardian would be relatively easy since she was previously a Silver Rank Challenger. The Battle Tower already had detailed records of her abilities, giving her certain priority; all that remained was verifying her Pokemon's suitability.

Upon waking up, Lian emerged directly from his Poké Ball, noticing they had arrived in Ruby City amidst bustling crowds.

Kalia glanced at Charmeleon, accustomed to him frequently exiting his Poké Ball on his own accord.

She then led Lian through the busy streets of Ruby City. Even within these lanes, people continued to flow in every direction.

After some time, Lian observed Kalia stopping in front of a tall tower-like building before entering.

Lian was unsure of Kalia's purpose for coming here. Upon entering, he noticed it seemed quite upscale and pristine, with Trainers and uniformed staff moving about.

Kalia appeared familiar with the place, confidently approaching the reception desk on the first floor lobby. She stated, "Hello, I would like to become a floor guardian at the Battle Tower."

The receptionist glanced at Kalia and politely responded, "I'm sorry, but all positions for floor guardians are currently filled. We're not accepting any additional Trainers at this time."

"Previously, I was a Silver Rank Challenger at the Battle Tower. You can check under 'Silver Rank Challenger Kalia.' As a former high-ranking challenger, shouldn't I have priority for becoming a floor guardian?" Kalia remained unfazed, knowing that such a desirable part-time job would naturally be highly competitive.

In the Battle Tower, strength reigns supreme. Her previous Silver Rank Challenger status should grant her certain privileges.

"Just a moment, let me verify." The receptionist promptly began searching and soon found a record confirming the existence of a Silver Rank Challenger named Kalia, matching the young woman standing before them without any doubt.

"Miss Kalia, please come to the Battle Tower tomorrow at 8 am for your skill assessment. I've already reported it, and kindly ensure you arrive on time," the receptionist informed her respectfully.

Silver Rank Challengers represent the strongest group of Trainers within the Battle Tower, symbolizing exceptional prowess. Naturally, aspiring challengers would hope to battle against such elite floor guardians.

With equally powerful Pokémon and similar battles, the outcome can vary greatly depending on the Trainer's command level.

The stronger the floor guardians' abilities in the Battle Tower, the more challenging it becomes for challengers to win. This encourages them to repeatedly spend money on attempts, striving to improve their skills until victory feels worthwhile, creating a positive cycle.

"I understand," Kalia nodded satisfactorily. Once she passes the skill assessment at the Battle Tower, she will become a floor guardian, engaging daily with diverse trainers and encountering various Pokémon.

As for the beginner trainer evaluation, there's no rush yet. Kalia needs more preparation time to aim for the best possible results.

Upon becoming a beginner trainer, she'll need to start training her third Pokémon, as Silver Rank gyms follow a 3v3 competition format.