Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 64: A Rare Pokémon's Guidance! Bone Spirit Cold Flame Reappears!

Meanwhile, in Guangdong Province, during their high school provincial league:

"Damn it! How is he growing so fast?"

Watching the live broadcast of Hikaru's Frogadier dominating the competition, Qingfei clenched his fists, veins bulging on his forehead.

If Frogadier was already this strong, what about Charmeleon?

Wouldn't Charmeleon be even more terrifying?

"Arcanine, next round, I want you to take them down in one move!"

"Arf…"

The Gym-level Arcanine whimpered, caught between loyalty and its sense of justice.

Taking them down in one move would mean causing severe harm to the opposing Pokémon.

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March 4th – Water Capital

The tournament, featuring 128 contestants, was mostly filled with battles between Elite-tier and Gym-tier Pokémon.

With such a large number of matches, time became a limiting factor. Every battle required arena repairs, and these adjustments stretched the first round across three days.

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As a new month began, Hikaru checked his monthly skill card.

A red glow flashed.

[Red Skill Card (Rare Pokémon's Guidance)]: A one-time use skill. Activating it will consume the card and provide information about a Pokémon with talent no weaker than a Gym-leader Pokémon. Note: High chance of revealing a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

A one-time use card...

Another Pokémon with Gym-leader-level talent? And it might even be a pseudo-legendary?

Hikaru's lips curved into a grin.

However, he decided not to activate it immediately.

First, the competition was still ongoing. Second, Riolu wasn't yet a fully developed fighter, and resources were still tight.

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While checking the skill card shop, Hikaru held little hope for anything game-changing.

Although the shop refreshed daily, even with Wise Fulfilling, it rarely offered overpowered items.

The last time Hikaru had spent 100 skill card coins trying to refresh for a [Champion Talent] item, he got nothing. This made it clear that Wise Fulfilling had a time limitation (one month) on granting its wishes.

Still, he decided to refresh the shop out of habit.

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[Weakened Bone Spirit Cold Flame] – A mystical fire designed to match your wishes. Can stack with existing flames. Price: 1,000 skill card coins.

Hikaru's eyes lit up.

This flame was exactly what he needed!

With 1,099 skill card coins in his balance, Hikaru purchased the flame for Charmeleon without hesitation.

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Once the flame fused with Charmeleon, the results were astonishing.

Charmeleon's level surged by two, reaching Level 32, and its talent evolved to Champion Level.

Charmeleon's joy was palpable—it finally reclaimed its position as the strongest among Hikaru's team.

For the team's "big brother," this upgrade eased the pressure of being surpassed by Frogadier and others.

However, this change also intensified Kirlia's training.

As the only one without Champion-level talent, Kirlia felt the need to keep up. Yet, it trusted Hikaru to find a way to help it reach its potential.

Hikaru silently vowed to locate a treasure or skill that could enhance Kirlia's talent, hoping to bring balance to his team.

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The subsequent second and third rounds of matches followed a consistent pattern.

Hikaru always sent Riolu into battle first, followed by Frogadier to clean up.

This approach allowed Riolu to gain valuable combat experience and grow rapidly.

By the end of a week, Riolu had reached Level 16, a remarkable feat.

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With Hikaru now among the Top 16, the remaining contestants were well-known to the audience. Each trainer had a distinct style that left an impression.

Unsurprisingly, Hikaru's battles stood out the most.

His unique strategy of prioritizing Riolu's training, even in high-stakes matches, captured everyone's attention.

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"Frogadier's battle is today, right?"

"Yeah! That Frogadier is insanely cool, with its shiny skin and ninja-like moves. Every battle feels like a performance!"

"Agreed. That Water Pulse is ridiculously strong—it's like watching art in motion!"

"But what about Riolu? I love how you can see its progress with every match!"

"Right? How bold of Hikaru to train a newly-hatched Pokémon in such a tournament. And the results speak for themselves!"

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The buzz surrounding the tournament grew with each passing day. Fans began to develop favorites among the competitors.

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Hikaru stood by the lake, observing his potential opponents.

Among the remaining trainers, many had Gym-level Pokémon.

The competition had reached a point where Riolu would struggle to keep up, despite its incredible progress.

"It's time to let Frogadier and another Pokémon take over," Hikaru muttered.

Before he could finalize his choice, two identical twin girls ran up to him, holding out a pink pen.

"Mr. Hikaru, can we have your autograph?"

Hikaru smiled warmly.

As a Top 16 contestant in a Pokémon-centric world, his fame had skyrocketed. His good looks only added to his appeal.

"Of course, but don't call me 'Mr.' Just call me 'big brother.' Where should I sign?"

"Here, here~"

The twins pointed to their cheeks in unison.

Hikaru chuckled, then gently signed their faces.

With that, his mind was set on his lineup for the next match.

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