Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

Ami's voice echoed through the empty pasture.

On the way back to Bobo store, Tetsuya first looked at the panel on Zero's display about the Electric Dragon.

At this moment, in the column he was most concerned about, the level of the electric dragon had changed from level 49 (elite) in the afternoon to level 50 (quasi-elite king).

This made him extremely happy.

This breakthrough came at least a month ahead of schedule.

In other words, he can now be considered a near-Elite 1 trainer.

He could even call himself a near-Elite 1 trainer.

Zheke doesn't think he can't make it into the top four in this year's Johto Silver Tournament; the championship is his goal this time.

Although aiming for the championship in the second year of the competition is a bit too fast.

But he's a genius.

"What if Pidgeot also breaks through to Elite Four level later?"

Tetsuya couldn't help but start daydreaming a bit.

Even though I know that an elite breaking through to near-King and a near-King breaking through to King are not the same thing, what if it happens? You still have to have dreams.

Chapter 339 The Progress of Ampharos and Pidgeot, Slowpoke and Humans in Azalea Town (Revised in half an hour)

Unfortunately, the moment Tetsuya picked up Pidgeot from the lobby of the Popo store, he knew that there was a big difference between a dream and wishful thinking.

Pidgeot's level remains at 59, the dividing line between a near-Elite Four member and an Elite Four member.

It would be overly optimistic to expect a Pokémon to cross the gap between near-Elite Four and Elite Four based on just a few insights.

If it weren't for this, Elite Four level Pokémon and Elite Four level Trainers wouldn't be so rare.

However, Pidgeot confidently stated that it felt it would soon be able to advance to the next stage.

"That's enough for today. Tomorrow, you and Dianlong can tell me what you two have learned."

Tetsuya stretched lazily and put Pidgeot back into its Poké Ball.

Sufficient rest is the key to progress.

Let's leave today's gains for tomorrow; they're going to come anyway.

After arriving at the Pokémon Center at the rest stop and allowing his companions to recover, Tetsuya also booked a room for the night with Nurse Joy.

Fortunately, his treatment level was relatively high.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be enough rooms in such a wild Pokémon center to accommodate all the trainers.

Every little bit saved counts, and over time, accommodation costs during a trip can add up to a considerable sum.

Sleeping on the street is impossible.

Officer Jenny will politely wake you up and tell you not to disturb the city's appearance.

In the world of elves, where welfare is exceptionally abundant, while not everyone can become powerful, living a comfortable life is certainly not a problem.

"Well then, good night, everyone."

In the small room, Tetsuya lay on the bed and spoke softly to his six friends who were gathered in a circle around him.

"Oh, right."

Tetsuya, who had just closed his eyes a moment ago, turned his head again to look at the Pokémon egg in the incubator on the bedside table.

"And you, little one, goodnight too."

The blue-white fairy egg, which faintly glowed white in the night, trembled slightly, as if in response to Tetsuya.

"Hmm, this summer looks like it's going to be quite cool~"

Half-asleep, Tetsuya thought to himself in a daze.

He was already eager to fall asleep holding the Ice Vulpix.

That must have been a really great experience.

The next morning.

On the training grounds of the Pokémon Center.

Tetsuya lazily basked in the rising sun, holding the incubator containing the six-tailed eggs.

"Electric Dragon, reduce the power of the 100,000 volts a bit, don't let the power overflow."

His half-open eyes watched each of his companions' morning exercise.

Compared to before, the condition of the other Pokémon will naturally not change in the next day or two.

However, Ampharos and Pidgeot are quite different.

Especially the electric dragon.

After breaking through to the Quasi-Ultraman level last night, it is currently experiencing some issues with its control over electric energy.

This is a consequence of breaking through the barrier a certain amount of time ahead of schedule.

It's not too difficult to solve; just practice more and get familiar with it.

This is probably the trouble of happiness.

After all, practicing energy control at the Quasi-King stage is much easier than practicing at the Elite stage.

No one would be unhappy about their Pokémon's improvement in strength.

Tetsuya learned from his conversation with the electric dragon that Hikaru had only taught his electric dragon one thing last night.

That is, how to activate and control the two red spheres on the tail and forehead.

The electric dragons possess an innate ability: the light emitted from the red spheres on their tails can travel very far.

This is why people value them.

However, most electric dragons will never be able to make the identical red sphere on their foreheads glow, even after a lifetime.

Guang'er is one of the few electric dragons capable of doing this.

The reason the two spirits talked for so long last night was because Hikari broke down the details of the process and explained it to Tetsuya's electric dragon.

This was only possible because of Guang'er's strong abilities and rich experience.

Of course, Tetsuya also felt that his electric dragon's intelligence was a very important factor.

Otherwise, how could they have broken through so quickly?

Simply put, the two red spheres on the electric dragon's body are not just for emitting light.

It also represents the source of the electric dragon's power.

Just like the red round electric sacs on Pikachu's cheeks and the lightning bolt-shaped tail used for conducting electricity.

Pikachu's strength is often demonstrated in these few ways.

Unlike Pikachu, which often has to discharge electricity due to excess charge in its sac, Ampharos's red sphere on its forehead is naturally closed.

In other words, ordinary electric dragons cannot use the power contained in the red sphere on their foreheads.

The red sphere on its tail is the only source of power for the vast majority of electric dragons.

Tetsuya guessed that this was probably because in the previous two forms, Mare and Moomin only had spheres of different colors on their tails.

The red sphere on the electric dragon's forehead appeared suddenly after it evolved into its final form.

Perhaps during the previous evolutionary process, the red sphere on its tail was "opened up" by the magical evolutionary energy.

This is what led to the power of the electric dragon.

The red sphere that suddenly appeared on the forehead did not receive this treatment, which is why it remained in a relatively closed state.

If he remembers correctly, the biggest change to Mega Electro Dragon is also related to these red spheres.

Besides the reappearance of flowing white fur on its body, the most attractive feature of the Super Electro Dragon is the red sphere that appears on its tail.

"So, are these hairs also there to protect the electric dragon?"

Tetsuya fell into thought.

Elves are quite magical creatures, very unscientific, but not so fantastical either.

At least, most of their abilities are based on their own physical characteristics.

Just like a vine whip, not every grass-type Pokémon can master this skill.

According to his plan, the several new power sources that suddenly appear in Ampharos's Mega form will definitely put a considerable burden on its body to some extent.

Even if we say that its body is almost completely insulated, it's the same thing.

It is considered an insulator simply because the current is not large enough, resulting in extremely high resistance.

The power it possesses in its Mega state must be enough to exceed the limits its body can withstand.

At this point, white hair, which has a certain weakening and absorption effect on electrical energy, becomes the best buffer zone.

"Perhaps we can start by strengthening the body and then gradually loosen the buffer, which should allow Ampharos to become stronger after Mega Evolution."

Tetsuya's idea is constantly being improved.

Wait, that's not right.

He froze suddenly.

Does that mean that Mega Ampharos's strongest form is without fur?

Oh, this.

Tetsuya suddenly felt that something was not good.

Although that unknown bald guy was excessively strong, in his mind, the electric dragon should still be a bit more handsome.

Whether you win or not is temporary, but whether you're handsome or not is a lifelong matter.

The flowing white fur of Mega Ampharos is something many Pokémon can't achieve.

Then Tetsuya realized how funny he was.

At this moment, all he had was a Key Stone that trainers needed during the Mega Evolution process.

There's not a trace of the Super Stone that the elves need.

Compared to Key Stones, Pokémon Mega Stones are a much rarer strategic resource.

Who knows when he'll be able to Mega Evolve Ampharos?

"Forget it, let's finish developing the red sphere on the electric dragon's forehead first."

Tetsuya suppressed his ulterior motives.

As for how to develop it.

Previously, it was because he didn't know the specific principles, but now that he does...

He smiled as he looked at the blue screen in front of him, which only he could see.

Zero, max out the cultivation plan.

Zhe refused to believe that his talent, plus a tiny bit of a cheat code, was no match for the natives of this world.

Ampharos is meticulously training in the training field, following the schedule given by its trainer.

100,000 volts, charging, discharging, electromagnetic waves...

It can effortlessly master various skills.

Yellow arcs of electricity twisted and turned wildly in the field like pythons.

The other five Pokémon consciously kept their distance from the somewhat unstable Electric Dragon.

They don't want to experience being paralyzed.

Before the Ampharos broke through its limits, it was alright; at least Blaziken, Gigantamax, and Serperior could handle it.

Moreover, even a weak electric current can stimulate their bodies.

But things will be different after the breakthrough.