Pokemon: I am a God-level Player

May had been watching the battle between Eddie, Ash, and Lt. Surge intently. The intensity of the life-and-death struggle between the two sides had exceeded her imagination and shattered her preconceptions about Pokémon battles.

The subsequent bombing by Team Rocket made her feel a sudden sense of vulnerability. There were so many evil people like Team Rocket in this world. If she remained weak, then when faced with danger, she could only cry helplessly without being able to do anything.

Therefore, she decided to become a Trainer and develop the strength to protect herself and help others.

In her eyes, Eddie was the most powerful person she had seen at this stage, so she specifically asked her father to bring her to Eddie to learn how to become stronger.

"You want to become a Trainer? And you came to ask me how to become stronger?" Eddie looked at Professor Birch with confusion.

The implication was obvious.

You're a Professor, and you're bringing your daughter to me, a rookie Trainer, to ask about such matters?

"May thinks you're stronger than me..." Professor Birch's mouth twitched, his eyes revealing his frustration.

His daughter thought Eddie was stronger than her father on the first day she met him.

Although it was only about battling as Trainers, it still made Professor Birch feel quite awkward.

"...To become a strong Trainer, you actually need to focus on two things."

Eddie glanced at Professor Birch and almost laughed, but since May was asking him seriously, he gave her some sincere advice.

"First, persistent training. Second, learn to think strategically—whether to engage when encountering wild Pokémon, how to secure victory in battle—this is what we call battle awareness."

These two points were easy to say but difficult to implement.

Many people couldn't stick with the first point. After all, becoming a Trainer required spending considerable time training and battling. Setting aside the dangers, it was inevitably tiring and sometimes monotonous. Many people couldn't maintain their dedication.

Without persistence, one naturally couldn't become strong.

The second point was even more challenging. Battle awareness was particularly important. A reckless person would only hit obstacles and fail on the spot.

"Persistent training and learning to think strategically... I understand. I'll keep it in mind. Thank you, Brother Morning Sun, for your guidance!" May silently repeated these principles, made notes, and then thanked Eddie enthusiastically.

"It feels like May has changed significantly. She was still very gentle on the boat. Did I accidentally influence someone else's character development?" Eddie observed May's determined expression and couldn't help but momentarily feel sorry for someone else.

After May's greeting, Professor Birch had nothing more to discuss. Eddie said goodbye to them and entered the room he had rented.

"Well, May? Are you satisfied?" Professor Birch asked, lovingly patting his daughter's head.

"Dad, when we get back, please give me a starter Pokémon. Although I can't go out to train right away, I can start building a bond with my Pokémon first."

May was someone who acted on her thoughts, and she had already begun planning her life as a Trainer.

"Of course. You'll need to work hard, though. Becoming a Trainer—especially a strong one—isn't easy."

Seeing his daughter full of energy and choosing to embark on the path of becoming a Trainer made him happy as a father, but also worried. He hoped this wasn't just a passing fancy inspired by Eddie's strength. He wanted her to truly commit and not give up halfway.

As a father, all he could do was silently support his daughter's decision.

On the road to becoming a Trainer, one could only rely on oneself and not on others!

...

"Finally, I can count my rewards. I can hardly wait," Eddie said to himself after entering his room. He naturally released his Pokémon first and prepared the food he had just purchased for them.

There should always be a feast after battle. Although Eddie wasn't hosting a banquet, he could still provide his team with delicious food.

His Pokémon had fought hard, and after battle, they deserved a delicious meal. This approach would not only maintain their combat effectiveness but also increase their bond with Eddie, improving their battlefield cooperation.

"Now, let's examine my gains," Eddie nodded, watching his four Pokémon enjoying themselves. He opened his inventory and prepared to check his rewards.

"First, after defeating Lt. Surge, I received TM [Dark Pulse] and Black Glasses."

"Then, after completing the task, I got Metal Coat, TM [Blizzard], Rare Candy×5, Gold Bottle Cap×2, and an Ability Capsule!"

He needed to process these items one by one, starting with the TMs. This time, he had acquired [Dark Pulse] and [Blizzard], both usable by his Pokémon.

Eddie took out these two TMs and prepared to use them for Greninja.

"By the way, several of my Pokémon have evolved, so the previous TMs that were unusable can now be implemented. Let's use them all together."

Eddie gathered several TMs and applied them to the appropriate Pokémon.

"Ding! Charizard learned [Earthquake], [Focus Blast], [Solar Beam]!"

"Ding! Sceptile learned [Dragon Pulse], [Earthquake], [Focus Blast]!"

"Ding! Greninja learned [Dark Pulse], [Blizzard]!"

"Ding! Lucario learned [Dragon Pulse], [Water Pulse], [Dark Pulse]!"

"I have to say, now that Riolu has evolved into Lucario, it's incredible how it can learn almost all pulse-type moves. This will definitely surprise opponents in battle."

As for why Charizard could learn the Grass-type move [Solar Beam], Eddie noted that many Fire-type Pokémon could learn certain moves through TMs. The reason was probably related to sunlight absorption. If further explanation was needed, one would have to consult official sources—Eddie himself didn't know the exact reason.

With the TMs handled, Eddie moved on. "Next are the held items."

"Black Glasses increase the power of Dark-type moves, perfect for Greninja, a Water/Dark-type. The Metal Coat enhances Steel-type moves, ideal for Lucario, a Fighting/Steel-type. These items are perfectly matched to my team."

After Eddie finished his adjustments, his Pokémon's movesets and held items were significantly enhanced. He then opened his Pokédex to review his updated team information:

Name: Charizard

Type: Fire/Flying

Ability: Blaze

Level: 40 (Peak)

Potential: Champion

Held Item: [Charcoal], [Charizardite X/Y]

Moves: [Seismic Toss]... [Earthquake], [Focus Blast], [Solar Beam]

Name: Greninja

Type: Water/Dark

Ability: Protean

Level: 39 (Advanced)

Potential: Champion

Held Item: [Mystic Water], [Black Glasses]

Moves: [Pound], [Water Shuriken], [Dark Pulse], [Blizzard]...

Name: Sceptile

Type: Grass

Ability: Overgrow

Level: 39 (Advanced)

Potential: Champion

Held Item: [Miracle Seed], [Sceptilite]

Moves: [Pound]... [Dragon Pulse], [Earthquake], [Focus Blast]

Name: Lucario

Type: Fighting/Steel

Ability: Steadfast

Level: 43 (Peak)

Potential: Elite

Held Item: [Black Belt], [Metal Coat], [Lucarionite]

Moves: [Foresight], [Aura Sphere], [Dark Pulse], [Dragon Pulse], [Water Pulse]...