Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 803 You, Sticky Treasure, go attack Luo Mu's main force!

Through his own observations and with the assistance of the distant Rathalos King, Luo Mu roughly summarized the reasons why Sticky Baby had "fallen to this state".

one.

Within Goobranie's body, Calyrex sensed a faint power that suppressed evolution.

That power is only barely still present; it can no longer hinder Goohoo's evolution.

There are other reasons why it cannot evolve.

Based on this information, Luo Mu deduced that Gooo might have accidentally ingested the Everstone when it was young and did not know how to expel it. This caused it to come close to evolution many times, but was forcibly pushed back by the Everstone.

Even now, the power of the Everstones has become so weak that it is immeasurable, but Goomy has become "accustomed" to its inability to evolve and has completely accepted this situation.

Second.

It was obtained from Gangshi that the information was about its father being the leader of the tribe, and also the "chief".

Well known.

Pokémon are magical creatures that hatch and are born into the world from powerful parents, who have a high probability of inheriting their talents and carrying some of their signature moves.

Essentially, it's about intelligent and powerful people combining with each other, with offspring likely inheriting their superior genes.

Although some unexpected things can happen, offspring cannot necessarily inherit the best genes. There are cases where offspring inherit less desirable genes from both parents.

But Sticky Baby is clearly not in this category, as can be seen from its different size compared to other similar products.

To put it in perspective, let's use the theories Luo Mu had before his transmigration.

"Among the creatures in nature, small creatures may be powerful, but large creatures are almost never weak."

This theory is not absolute, but it does reflect a principle.

Bigger is better!

What are the characteristics of a Leader Pokémon?
Do your eyes glow red?
No, it's their size and their combat abilities that surpass those of their kind.

Goomy's size clearly indicates that it is a potential leader Pokémon.

You could even say that its size was designed for it to become a leader Pokémon.

But why did Goomy not only fail to become a leader Pokémon, but was even labeled as "incompetent" by many people?

This situation involves a variety of factors.

Perhaps because Sticky Baby could never evolve, it was treated as an outcast by its own kind and rejected by its father, who had placed high hopes on it. That lack of self-confidence gradually accumulated.

Then it becomes that even though the Everstone's effect has long been negligible, since it itself believes it can no longer evolve, the long-forgotten "instinct for evolution" naturally cannot return.

The inability to use techniques is mostly due to this self-doubting mindset.

There are relevant examples in the animation.

Ash's top pick in the Hoenn region, Grovyle, was unable to use any moves for a period of time after evolving into Sceptile due to psychological issues.

Given this situation, it's not surprising that Sticky Baby also developed a psychological problem that prevented him from using his moves.

Then the people who had been tested by Arknom came here and were amazed by its size. They wanted to show their skills, but due to the limitations of the times, they could not figure out the root cause of Sticky Baby's symptoms.

Over time, it came to be regarded as a "useless sticky treasure" by those people.

This is the origin of the "incompetent" nickname, and the reason it didn't become the leader Pokémon is, of course, because it wasn't the strongest in its species.

Luo Mu also learned this information from the leader, Haoli.

Within a clan, there can only be one red-eyed leader, who is usually the most powerful being in the clan.

Even if a Pokémon has the potential to become a leader, it cannot complete its transformation as long as there is a leader above it.

Although the principle is unclear, it is based on the understanding of the leader, Haoli.

Either you can rise to power like it, overthrowing Old Deng and taking the throne yourself, or you can leave the tribe, occupy or create another tribe, which also gives you a chance to become a leader.

However, this is ultimately only a matter of probability.

Otherwise, the entire Green Land would probably be filled with groups led by leader Pokémon.

Luo Mu couldn't guarantee anything about the other Pokémon, but Goomy, as long as it could kick out its father and take the throne itself, Luo Mu had a feeling that it could definitely become the leader Pokémon and grow even bigger.

It was precisely because of this conclusion that Luo Mu said those words to Nian Nian Bao.

"Luo enzyme?"

Gooob was clearly quite frightened by Luo Mu's words, and the entire Pokémon started trembling.

I?
To become the leader?

Just recalling the oppressive shadow cast by her father standing in front of her and his red-glowing eyes makes her freeze in fear!
Looking at the sticky little thing, Luo Mu smiled without any surprise.

"Well, I know it's a bit difficult to build your confidence at the beginning, so I've prepared a tailor-made training program for you."

"How about it, want to come and give it a try with me?"

Luo Mu used his arms to lift the "little guy" who was over fifty centimeters tall but whose body was mostly made of water, and looked directly at it.

"Lu Enzyme. Lu Enzyme"

Sticky Baby tried to avoid Luo Mu's gaze, but because it was being picked up, no matter how it turned its head, it was forced to look Luo Mu in the eye.

This is also the attitude that Luo Mu came up with towards it.

We cannot simply give in, nor can we force things from beginning to end; we must strike a balance and combine firmness with gentleness.

Compared to "introverted" individuals like Baggogo who require time to develop, Sticky Baby's situation is better suited to different approaches for change.

It is different from the bear apprentice who needs to start from scratch. It has already completed its initial accumulation over time, and now it only needs to consider how to bring out this accumulation.

Having nowhere to escape, Sticky Baby finally nodded cautiously, just as Luo Mu had predicted.

Looking into its clear, timid eyes, it was clear that it didn't know what kind of special training Luo Mu had arranged for it.

aside.

The Azure Sticky Dragon Clan merely watched as Sticky Treasure was taken away, making no attempt to stop it.

Perhaps they had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

Sticky Baby is of no use to the group, and no one likes it. It doesn't matter if one is missing.

Luo Mu took Nian Nian Bao and temporarily left the wetland.

Unlike others who need the authority of the boss Goodra to survive in this wetland teeming with wild Pokémon, this one is different.

Luo Mu doesn't need to worry too much about this.

In that case, we should definitely take Sticky Baby away from that wetland that will evoke bad memories for it.

There's no need to worry about the Kongo team members who were sent by Kongshi to deliver food.

Gangshi made an agreement with him about the time to deliver meals every day. Given his personality, which values ​​punctuality above all else, he only needed to go there before the agreed time.

Luo Mu and Lei Guan Wang casually found a place to stay on the edge of this large wetland.

There's also a group of harmless neighbors nearby—Psyducks.

There was no trace of the evolved Golduck, and given Psyduck's personality, it wouldn't launch an attack.

The only thing to watch out for are other potentially aggressive wild Pokémon that might wander into the vicinity.

—But that's assuming that Pokémon has the guts to launch an attack with this lineup.

"Come on, muster your courage and attack them!"

Luo Mu stood in front of the stunned Sticky Baby, his arms slightly outstretched. Behind him.

The six main forces are led by X-Rayet Cat.

Arcanine, Moltres, Phantom Stout, and Snowstorm Stout just stood there quietly.

Only the Calyreth, who remained completely still like a hermit, along with the three adorable creatures Shaymi, Victini, and Talebages, and Alcremie, who was in charge of logistics, did not participate.

Luo Mu made no attempt to hide his abilities or slack off.

Since we promised to make Sticky Baby transform and evolve within three days, we must keep our word.

The first step is to build up Sticky Baby's courage.

If it can only tremble with fear and dare not move when facing its own father, the leader, the Sticky Dragon, then all of Luo Mu's plans are just castles in the air.

Even though the strength of the leader, the Good Dragon, was unknown, Luo Mu believed that no matter how strong it was, it couldn't be stronger than his main force, and might not even be able to surpass Arcanine.

If it weren't for the Steel-type resistance, Alcremie could have easily defeated it.

—And now Goomy is facing a whopping ten Pokémon, far more powerful than its father.

If they can survive this, then the absolute pressure exerted by their leader, Niumilong, on his own kind and the weak will be ineffective.

The current situation is just as Luo Mu predicted.

Sweating profusely, Sticky Baby's mind had completely gone blank.

Is it dreaming?

As those red lights flashed, ten Pokémon appeared in front of him, all of which, judging from their auras alone, were stronger than his father's!
Goomy has actually seen humans release Pokémon using Poké Balls, but the Pokémon released by those people who had expectations of it and were disappointed in it were sometimes not even as strong as the Goomys in their own tribe!
"Lu Enzyme. Lu Enzyme"

Surrounded by the X-ray cats, Sticky Baby became timid and tried to slip away, only to bump headfirst into a figure as steady as a mountain.

—It's the Swamp Monster.

Seeing Swampert's bulging muscles, Gooo had no doubt that if the monster raised its hand and then brought it down, it would be compressed into a ZIP file!
Sticky Baby, like a startled rabbit, tried to escape to another place.

It's quite clever; it knows to find Mimikyu that looks smaller than itself and deliberately doesn't have its special abilities activated.

But before Goomy could get close, it was startled by the dense fairy-type energy that was faintly surrounding Mimikyu.

Even if it evolves to have the Steel type to counter the Fairy type weakness, Goomy is currently only a Dragon-type Pokémon that is similar to Dragapult, the "weakest".

It was naturally terrified of the fairy type, its natural enemy.

Then came Spirithorn, Arcanine, Moltres, Azure Drake, Serperior, Dragonite, and Luxray—

Aside from the location of the Snowstorm Horse, the Sticky Baby ran around to almost every other spot, but was scared back every time.

This made the Snowstorm Horse snort in annoyance.

What the hell?

So you're looking down on this handsome and dashing horse?
It's just that the surrounding water is frozen over, is it really that big of a deal?

Over there, Sticky Baby is experiencing the most exciting moment of its life.

Luo Mu and Laceylon were leisurely enjoying the afternoon tea and desserts that Soap Milk Fairy had prepared on the spur of the moment.

—By the way, a fat hedgehog that tried to steal some food was tied up by the monarch snake.

Even if you come here to wash greenery, you still need to lose weight.

The Crowned King's gaze fell on the rather lively area, and he seemed somewhat worried.

"Isn't this going a bit too far?"

"Such a strong stimulus right from the start might cause it to further escape from reality."

"I know."

Luo Mu nodded gently, stroking Talebagos and Victini, who were resting on his lap.

"The first step of my special training is essentially to achieve desensitization through repeated behaviors."

"Do not worry."

"Don't be fooled by that Sticky Baby's panicked appearance; it might actually be surprisingly adaptable."

Luo Mu squinted, his right hand clenching loosely as if recalling something.

He still remembers the sticky feeling on his hands when he picked up Sticky Baby before.

Although it seems that Sticky Baby maintains its activity by eating grass, Calycanthus has also mentioned that it is somewhat malnourished.

However, its characteristic is not that it is "herbivorous".

After all, Luo Mu knew all too well how amazing the "herbivorous" characteristic was.

The large milk tanker on our farm, which is herbivorous, not only gets energy by eating grass, but also has a surplus that allows it to produce its own moo milk, which is even more nutritious.

Even if Goohoo really had a "herbivorous" nature, it wouldn't have been that hungry.

The remaining two options are either "Wet Body," which evolves into a "hard shell armor," or "Slippery," which is a hidden ability.

One ability can further enhance the field presence of the Swamp Dragon, while the other has considerable tactical value; both are excellent traits.

But based on the feel just now, Luo Mu prefers the latter.

After all, he had handled two Sticky Babies before.

One is Nemo's Googloo, with the ability "Herbivore," and the other is Guava's Googloo, with the ability "Wet Body."

The difference in feel is quite obvious.

This somewhat absurd "breakthrough battle" lasted for almost an hour.

Even though Noodle Treasure had just eaten a lot from Luo Mu, her body, now fully replenished with energy, seemed to have inexhaustible strength.

But it still inevitably fell into fatigue.

"Not a single attack yet," commented the Queen of the Rachel.

In its view, even when it ran into Swampert, it was just that Gooop was running away in a panic.

At other times, it tries to evade rather than attack.

"Don't rush, I think it should be about time."

Luo Mu did not panic because of what the Queen of the Brilliant Crown said. He narrowed his eyes and stared at the spot, waiting for the moment of change.

the other side.

There is no way to heaven and no way to earth.

Having exhausted a lot of energy, Sticky Baby finally stopped running away and stayed in place to catch its breath.

Just as it stopped, Sticky Baby suddenly realized...

Perhaps I've gotten a little used to being in this kind of environment full of "imposing presence"?

What's even more chilling is when Noodle Baby compares her current environment with the unreserved aura she felt when facing her father's disappointed gaze.

It suddenly had a rebellious idea.

—So, it turns out that the imposing aura that could scare the clansmen into submission was nothing special after all.

The moment this thought came to mind, even Sticky Baby was startled by himself.

(End of this chapter)