Pokémon: Reborn as Lucario

Chapter 119: A Long-Awaited Data Inventory

Rio and Ming Rizhao had already become adept at riding the two-wheeled motorcycle. Furthermore, since Rio himself only needed to hold the direction, with Ming Rizhao being responsible for observing the road conditions and such, he also took advantage of this downtime to inspect his light screen.

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[Status]

Pokémon: Elite - Riolu (Aura Glimmer State) (Male)

Level: lv24

Type: Fighting

Ability: Inner Focus (Prevents flinching)

HP: 73

Attack: 64

Defense: 46

Sp. Atk: 50

Sp. Def: 44

Speed: 66 (+5)

Free Attribute Points: 0

Special: Aura Heart-Control (Can mobilize Aura energy for telepathy, environmental scanning, object perception, and simple control of Aura energy)

Moves: Quick Attack (lv3), Metal Claw (lv3), Aura Sphere (lv2), Brick Break (lv2), Detect (lv2), Counter (lv1), Dig (lv1), Rock Smash (lv0), Agility (lv0)

Evaluation: A Pokémon excellent at Aura Perception, possesses a certain tacit understanding with its trainer.

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His level remained at lv24 from the battle against Magnezone. Firstly, this was because the higher a Pokémon's level, the harder it was to raise. Secondly, the subsequent battles were either against low-level Pokémon or he hadn't won against powerful trainers (like Steven). Therefore, his level still hadn't seen a major increase, and his base stats also remained the same.

Fortunately, however, Ming Rizhao and Rio had maintained frequent training on normal days. Moreover, the leveling up of moves was not determined by the victory or defeat of a battle. So, after a long period of training and repeated use in battles, his two commonly used moves, [Metal Claw] and [Brick Break], had also been upgraded.

Although [Quick Attack] was trained and used a lot, due to the energy limitations within Rio's body, he was unable to raise this move to an even higher level.

As for [Rock Smash], it was a move he learned when he perceived the changes in his own energy upon leveling up to lv23. [Agility] was comprehended when he became one with his trainer's heart during the motorcycle race duel.

"However, this evaluation, does it mean..."

Rio's eyes lit up.

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[Backpack]

Normal Items: Specialty Candy x10, Potato Chips x3, Wallet x1, Camping Supplies x3, Cookware x5, Lighter x1

Recovery Medicine: Potion x2, Super Potion x2, Antidote x2, Paralyze Heal x2

Berry Pouch: Oran Berry x5, Pecha Berry x5, Normal Berry x3

TMs: None

Battle Items: Clefairy Doll x1

Special Items: Flower Nectar x1, Black Belt x1, Clear Bell x1, Armor (Damaged) x1, Soothe Bell x1

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Ever since it became known that Rio had a very magical "Backpack," Rio had taken on the role of the team's mobile warehouse.

Ming Rizhao's snacks, camping supplies, and even her wallet were all thrown into the [Backpack]. Facing Rio's suspicious gaze, the girl had no intention of admitting it was because she was excitedly trying to test the limits of the [Backpack]. Instead, she wore a thoughtful expression and said that this way, she wouldn't have to worry about her wallet being stolen again. Of course, Ralts on the side also, with a look of embarrassment, put her favorite few pieces of cookware into Rio's [Backpack].

In addition, the young trainer had also painfully spent a large sum of money to purchase a batch of medicine, as well as a pricey Clefairy Doll that was said to be able to attract the attention of wild Pokémon, allowing for an opportunity to escape. Although, to Rio, it seemed the main use of this doll was for the girl to hug while sleeping.

There were quite a few new things in the [Backpack], but items like the Berries from Newmoon Forest and the Flower Nectar collected in Sunrise Valley were almost gone. So Rio was now reluctant to easily take them out to eat, wanting to keep them as a memento. After all, there was no such thing as food spoilage in the [Backpack]; it could be stored for a very long time.

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[Quests]

[Main Quests]

Darkness's First Arrival: Completed.

Darkness's Cataclysm: Insufficient information, cannot be fully displayed. (Status: Incomplete) (Progress: 1/10) (Reward: 10 Free Attribute Points)

[Side Quests]

The Strongest Evolution: Please evolve into a new form. (Status: Incomplete) (Reward: 5 Free Attribute Points)

Recharge Necklace: Recharge the energy-depleted necklace. (Status: Incomplete) (Reward: 5 Free Attribute Points)

Repair Armor: Repair the damaged armor. (Status: Incomplete) (Reward: 5 Free Attribute Points)

Pursue the Past: Investigate your own past, and the truth about being the only Riolu/Lucario left in the world. (Status: Incomplete) (Progress: 1/20) (Reward: 50 Free Attribute Points)

Obtain a Badge: Obtain any first Gym Badge with your trainer. (Status: Incomplete) (Reward: TM [Iron Tail])

Make a Name in a Competition: Achieve a top-three finish in any Pokémon battle competition. (Status: Incomplete) (Reward: Nugget)

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As for the quest section.

"This is a bit baffling. What did I do to add progress bars to the 'Darkness's Cataclysm' and 'Pursue the Past' quests?"

Rio was completely puzzled.

After all, this "system" of his was not like those in ordinary games, where you could select a quest and have navigation appear. He could only rely on his own speculation based on the short quest descriptions to figure out quest-related information and then complete them. For some clear quests, it was naturally not difficult. For example, the "Strongest Evolution" quest obviously required him to evolve into Lucario to complete. But as for how to "Pursue the Past," Rio didn't have the slightest clue.

"Do I have to go find that green onion head?"

When it came to the past, the first thing that came to Rio's mind was that time-traveling onion head (Celebi).

"Or do I have to go find Dialga?"

But thinking about Dialga's formidable appearance and powerful strength, Rio felt that looking for that harmless onion head with big, watery dark-circled eyes was a more reliable option.

"But the rewards for the two new quests are also very good. [Iron Tail] can perfectly compensate for the weakness of my tail not being usable for attack, increasing my offensive means. And the [Nugget] can be sold by Xiao Zhao for money, so we can have extra meals."

Ming Rizhao looked at her Pokémon smiling contentedly, then at the large pit in front of the bike.

"Rio, stop daydreaming! Watch out ahead!"

"Whoa, ahhhh!"

They nearly crashed.

After getting a flurry of soft punches from Ming Rizhao, Rio got the motorcycle under control and once again set off towards Verdant Leaf City.

However, the closer they got to Verdant Leaf City, the more people they found fleeing. Everyone had a terrified expression on their face. Among them, many were injured, hastily wrapped in bandages, yet they ignored their own injuries and fled in the direction away from Verdant Leaf City.

"Hey, you! It's dangerous up ahead! Don't go any further!"

Some kind-hearted people, seeing the young girl driving a motorcycle towards Verdant Leaf City, anxiously shouted at Ming Rizhao.

"Screech!" The motorcycle stopped. Ming Rizhao, wearing her helmet, asked curiously, "Hello, can you tell me what the situation is in Verdant Leaf City right now?"

"Chaos! It's too chaotic!"

"Yeah, there are Pokémon attacking people everywhere, and a large group of people in black vests are smashing, robbing, and burning things everywhere."

"Although the police and some Pokémon trainers are trying to stop that group of people, but... the most terrifying thing is still that giant Pokémon."

"It's too scary! I've never seen such a big Pokémon in my life! Just by walking, it caused many buildings to collapse."

"Boohoohoo, my house, which I haven't even finished paying off the mortgage for, is already gone..."

The people chattered on. Someone said, "At a time like this, how come we don't see Gym Leader Norman?"

"Yeah, if Gym Leader Norman were here, this definitely wouldn't have happened!"

"…"

The people fell silent for a moment, then still urged Ming Rizhao not to go to Verdant Leaf City before hurriedly leaving.

"It seems the situation in Verdant Leaf City is very critical."

Ming Rizhao and Rio now had a deep understanding of the predicament in Verdant Leaf City.

"Let's speed up!"

In the end, they still decided to rush to Verdant Leaf City as soon as possible to find the Norman whom the people trusted.

"Mr. Norman can definitely solve the current trouble."

Whether it was the people of Verdant Leaf City or Ming Rizhao, they all firmly believed so.

…

However, at this moment, Norman was also facing a rather critical moment in his life.

"[Extrasensory]!"

The formless, shadowless psychic power struck the Slaking that was about to use [Hyper Beam], an attack that shook its mind and directly interrupted the execution of [Hyper Beam].

"Tauros, [Takedown]."

Seeing Slaking's powerful move terminated, Norman shouted, letting the Tauros that had circled to the side launch a charge.

"Moo, moo!"

Tauros lowered its head, its two sharp horns aiming for a fierce charge at Dark Lugia.

"Fly up. And then, [Aeroblast]."

The man in the uniform didn't pay any attention to the mighty [Takedown]. He just nonchalantly commanded Dark Lugia.

Dark Lugia whipped its thick dragon tail, directly sending the dazed Slaking flying. Immediately after, with a flap of its giant wings, it flew into mid-air. Then, its two hand-like wings fanned out a huge spiral of airflow, blowing the charging Tauros off balance, unable to stabilize its body, and falling to the ground.

Kangaskhan, who had been lying in ambush for a long time, leaped out. Its right fist shot out, a [Dizzy Punch] attempting to knock Dark Lugia down.

Dark Lugia's emotionless red eyes coldly watched the enlarging fist, then slightly raised its body, cleverly and nimbly dodging Kangaskhan's punch.

"[Dragon Rush]!"

A massive amount of Dragon-type energy covered Dark Lugia's body, forming the phantom of a flying dragon with its wings spread, standing proudly against the wind. Then, as Dark Lugia dived, the dragon phantom also seemed to let out roars, fiercely connecting with the not-yet-steady Kangaskhan.

"Boom—"

Kangaskhan was sent flying by [Dragon Rush], large wounds appearing on its body. Although it struggled desperately, it was unable to fight any longer due to its overly heavy injuries.

"Who on earth are you?"

Norman watched his ace Pokémon being defeated one by one, his face as grim as water.

This was not the most difficult battle he had ever encountered. Thinking back to the battle against the God of the Sky to stop the Sea and Land gods, that incomparable power was the most unforgettable experience of his life.

And this time, facing the mysterious man using the inexplicably born Dark Lugia, what Norman felt more was an unease in the face of the unknown.

Slaking, Tauros, and Kangaskhan fell one by one, yet the man in the uniform did not have Dark Lugia deliver the fatal blow.

Note, the fatal blow here is a truly fatal blow, the kind that takes the opponent's life.

Instead, the man in the uniform had Dark Lugia return to his side, and he himself looked up, waiting for something.

"If the person acknowledged by Rayquaza is only at this level, then you disappoint me greatly."

The man did not directly answer Norman's question.

At this time, Norman could also see that the person before him was stalling for time, not seriously battling him.

"..." Norman took a deep breath, took out his Poké Balls, and recalled his few fainted Pokémon, then discreetly glanced at the black mist surrounding them.

"What is this stuff? Did it create a battle space? Otherwise, if we were still in my gym, with Dark Lugia's size, it wouldn't be able to perform those kinds of grand movements just now."

Norman only felt that the mysteries appearing before his eyes were growing more and more numerous.

"I wonder how Verdant Leaf City is doing now..."

His heart was burning with anxiety. He subconsciously thought of the person he had sent the message to.

"I hope he arrives soon..."

Norman finally calmed down, his hand reaching for the rightmost side of his belt, touching that Poké Ball that had seemed to have been dormant for a long time...

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