NOVEL NEXT Chapter 20: Chapter:20
"Charmeleon, [Fire Blast]!"
"Roar!!"
Charmeleon and Satoshi already had a strong sense of synchronization. There was no need for Satoshi to clarify the target—Charmeleon instantly understood. Flames began gathering in its mouth, preparing to unleash a devastating attack.
"What! You dare to attack us? Nidorino, protect me!"
The Rocket grunt shouted in panic, hastily throwing out a Poké Ball. A Nidorino appeared before him, snarling as it stepped up to shield its trainer.
At that moment, Charmeleon's fully charged [Fire Blast] burst forward, hurtling toward the unfortunate opponent.
"This move is a bit slow," Satoshi noted, observing the fiery attack. "But its sheer power is more than enough for these small fry."
Satoshi intentionally allowed time for the opponent to release their Pokémon, ensuring that they couldn't avoid a head-on confrontation. The attack surged in the shape of a massive "大" symbol, slamming into Nidorino with devastating force.
"Nido!!"
The Nidorino let out a pained cry as the flames engulfed it. With one final groan, it collapsed to the ground, defeated.
Nidorino: "I got up, one move, one second, and I'm down. What can I say?"
Ding! Charmeleon gained experience! Charmeleon leveled up! Reached Lv17!
Ding! You defeated the Rocket Team member! Reward: 1000 Alliance coins and skill machine [Aerial Ace]!
Satoshi frowned slightly at the notification. "A skill machine from a basic grunt? That's a surprise."
He quickly examined the skill machine:
[Aerial Ace]: Flying-type, Power 60. A swift strike that never misses.
"Perfect for Froakie," Satoshi muttered with a satisfied smirk.
But before he could celebrate, the second Rocket grunt stepped forward.
"You punk, don't underestimate us!"
The grunt threw his own Poké Ball. "Machop, let's teach him a lesson! Use [Karate Chop]!"
The Fighting-type Pokémon materialized and lunged at Froakie, fists raised.
"Froakie, let's try your new move."
Ding! Froakie learned [Aerial Ace]!
"Quack!"
With incredible speed, Froakie darted forward. Just as the [Aerial Ace] skill promised, its movements were swift and precise. Froakie gracefully evaded Machop's attack, circling behind it in a blur.
Energy gathered in Froakie's hands, and with a sharp motion, it slashed at Machop's back
Machop: "My back... again? Why always my back?"
The Flying-type move caused heavy damage to Machop, forcing it to stagger. Though it wasn't a one-hit KO, the Rocket grunt was visibly shaken.
"Machop, grab it! Use [Seismic Toss]!"
The grunt barked his next command, hoping to turn the tide.
Machop lunged forward, arms outstretched in an attempt to grapple Froakie.
Satoshi couldn't help but scoff. "Are you kidding me? You're trying to fight Froakie in close combat? Didn't you see what just happened?"
Froakie, unimpressed, waited calmly as Machop approached. When Machop reached out, Froakie nimbly dodged, somersaulting over its head. It landed gracefully behind its opponent, ready to strike again.
"Oh no! Machop, dodge!"
The grunt realized his mistake too late. Froakie, already in position, delivered another precise slash with [Aerial Ace].
Machop let out a pained cry before collapsing, completely defeated.
Ding! Froakie gained experience! Froakie leveled up! Reached Lv16!
Ding! You defeated the Rocket Team member! Reward: 1000 Alliance coins and 3 Great Balls!
Satoshi sighed in satisfaction as he pocketed the rewards.
"That's two more down," he muttered, glancing at the mission panel.
Stage 1 Mission Progress: Help Mew escape the search team's pursuit (14/20).
"Six more to go," Satoshi said, turning to Charmeleon and Froakie. "Let's finish this."
Charmeleon growled in agreement, its tail flame burning brighter. Froakie stretched, its eyes sharp and ready for more.
Adjusting the communicator he had taken from an earlier opponent, Satoshi smirked.
"They keep coming to me one by one. Let's see who's next."
With that, he disappeared into the forest, leaving behind two unconscious Rocket grunts and their defeated Pokémon.
End of the Chapter