Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

If Qianmian's hearing were exceptionally good, he could hear Abi's wails coming from the direction he was heading.

"Why? Beedrill, Queen Bee, Kairos, Butterfree, Foretrus..."

Abi called out to her own sprite several times in disbelief.

Clearly, they ignored him.

Especially the bee.

Taking advantage of its position in the team, it chased away several wild Bug-type Pokémon that were stubbornly clinging to Tetsuya's feet, and then stuck to Tetsuya's body.

It has to be said, it's quite terrifying.

The bee that we usually see is not so noticeable because it is always flying in the sky.

But upon closer inspection...

Wow, this is a huge thing.

With an average body length of one meter and a weight of nearly thirty kilograms, the giant bee gives the impression that it could take your life at any moment.

The double needles, which are half the length of the body, are truly terrifying.

Moreover, Abi's beetle is far more developed than others of its kind.

Tetsuya subconsciously gestured, and it was two-thirds the size of him.

outrageous.

If he weren't so tall, Beedrill might be even bigger than him, including his wings.

The only saving grace is that, judging from Tetsuya's aesthetic sense, among Abi's five main Pokémon, only Kairos doesn't quite fit his taste.

The rest, even Foretus who is less attractive, possess considerable beauty.

Seeing that Abi was on the verge of a meltdown, Tetsuya wisely chose not to provoke him further.

He's here to discuss business.

If you ruin your partner's mentality, then the business deal is off.

"call"

Abi took a deep breath.

Without saying a word, he took out a Poké Ball and recalled his few "ungrateful wretches".

"Ahem, thank you."

Tetsuya offered his thanks timidly.

"You're welcome."

Ah Bi gritted her teeth.

If he had foreseen this, he certainly wouldn't have chosen to help Tetsuya out of this predicament.

Of course, that was just a joke.

Abi's Pokémon only dared to do this because they saw the relationship between the two through the Poké Ball.

Otherwise, for Elite Four level Pokémon, nothing is more important than protecting their trainers.

Even mythical beasts are the same.

As partners to their trainers, they will fight bravely against any enemy, even a god.

If they're all friends, then let's stick them together; they're all peace-loving spirits.

"Where to go next?"

Seeing that Abi's eyes were twitching, Tetsuya quickly changed the subject.

"Let's go to area 30. There's a wide variety of Bug-type Pokémon there, and the ecosystem is quite healthy."

Still "in a fit of anger," Abi gave a reply without thinking.

For him, the oak forest was not only a paradise for Bug-type Pokémon, but also his home.

Tetsuya raised an eyebrow.

If his memory serves him correctly, the Abra and Ralts tribes that Blaziken confirmed yesterday probably live in that area.

The distance between areas 30, 32, and 33 is really only a few dozen trees.

Tetsuya's gaze towards Abi changed.

You handsome fellow, you say you won't give me special treatment, but your actions speak louder than words.

To this, he could only say, "Well done."

Especially today, Tetsuya felt very confident.

His "Shurabi buff" is still active.

"Let's go."

Ah Bi didn't think that much about it.

Although he knew where the Psychic-type Pokémon were, his first thought was really how to better experiment with the Bug Net.

"Our Hinoki Town can be said to be the southernmost town in the Chengdu region, and beyond that lies the ocean."

Therefore, the oak forest surrounding Huipi Town is like our own backyard to us Huipi people.

If we want to get to other cities via Highways 34 and 33, we have to go through here.

As they walked, Abi gave Tetsuya a detailed explanation of the location of the oak forest.

Is the weather always like this here?

As the fog gradually spread, Tetsuya became somewhat worried.

“Yes.” Abi nodded. “Due to the geography, this place is shrouded in fog most of the time.”

"Badadie, I need your help."

As he spoke, he threw out a Poké Ball.

The giant butterfly that appeared in the air leisurely flapped its wings.

With its help, the previously pitch-black visibility improved somewhat.

"Don't worry, I know the way. Just follow me," Abi reassured Tetsuya.

"Speaking of which, your Blaziken carries charcoal, right?"

He said it with certainty.

Tetsuya nodded silently.

"The charcoal shops in the oak forest are a unique feature of our Huipi Town."

Abi said proudly, "Because of what happened yesterday, I've already talked to the shop owner. We'll go there later, and your payment will be there."

"Oh?"

Tetsuya raised an eyebrow.

To be honest, the charcoal that Blaziken carries now is not quite up to par with its abilities.

A mere 10% increase is barely enough to reach the level of a normal item.

Unfortunately, Tetsuya wasn't very wealthy.

This charcoal was a prize from last year's St. Anne's competition.

He has also been considering when to upgrade Blaziken's held item.

Maybe because of this, Blaziken will be able to break through to Elite Four even faster.

"In addition to mastering the methods of making charcoal tools, the owner of the charcoal shop can also help enhance the amplification effect of the original charcoal."

Ah Bi proudly showed off his insect-catching net.

Tetsuya's heart skipped a beat.

He suddenly had the urge to rob the store.

No wonder the town of Huipi was able to achieve such rapid economic growth solely through its charcoal shops.

Whether it's crafting or enhancing, this skill is simply too amazing.

"Speaking of which, we have to thank the old man in the steel industry. If it weren't for him, the owner of the charcoal shop wouldn't have chosen to live in the Hinoki Town."

Abi said.

"Didn't they say they were interested in the volcano behind the town of Hinoki?"

Tetsuya asked instinctively.

“But where isn’t there a volcano?” Abi smiled. “The volcano in Hinoki Town isn’t unique.”

The world is full of volcanoes.

Shops like charcoal shops are highly sought after, even in the most economically developed cities.

Therefore, for Hinoki Town and for Abbi, the steel industry, which they grew up in, truly did everything it could to help them grow.

"Mr. Steel is indeed a great man."

Tetsuya sighed.

That's probably why they were able to hone their skills to such a high level.

Sometimes, skill requires not only technique, but also emotion.

"pull"

Unaware of the thick fog, the two were watching them secretly from behind a giant tree, a sprite with a green pot-lid hairstyle and a yellow fox sprite.

Invisible fluctuations interact between the two.

It was Ralts and Casey, whom Tetsuya had always dreamed of.

"Kashi~"

Casey opened her squinted eyes in a half-awake state.

It really just wanted to get a good night's sleep.

"Laru"

Ralts, with its white body topped with a green bowl lid, let out a cry.

The red eyes hidden beneath the green hair suddenly lit up.

The blue-purple superpowers were transmitted directly from it to Casey.

"Kashi~"

Suddenly feeling refreshed, Casey sighed silently.

"pull"

Ralts smiled and took its hand.

If Tetsuya and Abi saw this scene, they would be very surprised.

Superpowers, to put it simply, are actually a special form of mental power. This kind of energy, which carries a strong personal will, cannot be shared or strengthened at will.

Even Sabrina is the same.

She can only amplify her psychic powers for extended periods on Alakazam, who is her ace.

The other Pokémon's teamwork and coordination were insufficient to achieve this.

Forcing it will only significantly shorten the duration and bring considerable side effects.

This Ralts was able to replenish Abra's power with its own mental energy even in its first form.

That's outrageous.

Moreover, Casey's brain, which is overworked after using her superpowers, is not so easy to recover from.

Even though both were in their first forms, Ralts showed no signs of fatigue after replenishing Abra's power.

In every respect, this Ralts is quite capable.