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Satoshi emerged victorious. Even though he used Grovyle, he employed various strategies to defeat Riolu.
Riolu eventually accepted Satoshi's proposal. The battle wasn't about winning—it was a way for Riolu to assess the gap between itself and Satoshi's team. It knew it would lose; Charmeleon and Frogadier were clearly stronger. What truly impressed Riolu was that Satoshi defeated it using Grovyle, whose strength was closer to its own.
Riolu felt confident it had found the right person. With Satoshi's help, it believed rescuing its family wasn't just a dream but an achievable goal.
After capturing Riolu, Satoshi immediately took out some skill machines and taught it new techniques to enhance its combat potential. However, he decided to save his remaining Silver Crown and Gold Bottle Cap for later use. For now, Riolu's Elite-level potential was sufficient to make substantial progress.
[Riolu's Updated Stats
Name: Riolu
Type: Fighting
Ability: Mischievous
Level: 20
Potential: Elite
Skills:
Foresight
Quick Attack
Endure
Counter
Feint
Force Palm
Copycat
Blaze Kick
Thunder Punch
Double Team
Iron Tail]
Blaze Kick stood out as one of Riolu's most threatening moves, almost costing Grovyle the match. Satoshi's quick thinking and precise commands turned the tide, leading to Grovyle's victory with [Aerial Ace].
Riolu was ecstatic after learning the new skills. It could feel its power increasing even before getting a chance to hone its new techniques. Learning versatile moves like [Thunder Punch], [Iron Tail], and [Double Team] made Riolu a formidable addition to the team.
"How's that? These are just some starting skills. In the future, I'll get even better skill machines, and you'll learn more advanced techniques with ease."
Riolu's joy was evident, and it responded with an enthusiastic nod, clearly pleased with its progress.
Satoshi spent the entire morning training at the base of Mt. Moon, battling countless wild Pokémon and Trainers. His main goal was leveling up and completing his Pokédex. He caught any Pokémon he hadn't already registered, steadily filling out his collection.
By midday:
Charmeleon and Frogadier reached Level 30.
Grovyle and Riolu climbed to Level 26.
Although the Pokémon in the area were generally between Level 20 and 25, the experience required to level up beyond Level 20 was significantly higher than in Satoshi's previous life. Despite his relentless efforts, progress was slower at this stage.
Yet, neither Satoshi nor his Pokémon felt dissatisfied. They were ahead of the curve by a huge margin.
In his previous life, becoming a High-Level Trainer (reaching Level 30) took the average player over two months of intense grinding—18-hour gaming sessions daily. Satoshi achieved it in less than two days.
"I'm not the type to take things for granted," Satoshi mused. "I know the unique circumstances of this version and my luck have played a huge role. All I need to do is keep working hard, and the rewards will follow."
Among the team, Riolu was the happiest. In just one morning, it experienced tremendous growth. The other Pokémon trained alongside it, creating a strong sense of camaraderie.
Riolu also discovered something remarkable—Satoshi's Evergreen Force could heal Pokémon. This revelation reinforced its belief that Satoshi was a kind and trustworthy Trainer. As a Pokémon with a strong sense of justice, Riolu felt completely at ease in Satoshi's care.
Satoshi could feel Riolu's growing trust and intimacy through his Evergreen Force. This was critical because Riolu's evolution into Lucario depended on its intimacy level with its Trainer.
"To evolve into Lucario, Riolu's intimacy needs to be above 220, and it must happen during the day. Judging by its current behavior, its intimacy is probably around 150."
Satoshi began planning ways to accelerate the process. "If I move Riolu into a Luxury Ball, its intimacy will increase faster. With some effort, evolving it won't be difficult."
However, there was no rush. Satoshi decided to let the team rest after a hard morning of training.
"Let's head to the Pokémon Center outside Mt. Moon for a break. You've all worked hard and deserve some downtime," Satoshi said, smiling at his team.
Charmeleon and Frogadier—who had barely broken a sweat—playfully protested, but Grovyle and Riolu, who had been in the thick of battle all morning, were clearly grateful for the rest.
With his team in tow, Satoshi began making his way to the Pokémon Center.
End of the Chapter.
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