The dream of becoming a Pokémon master

After the Nidoran incident, Kyosuke's life became regular again.

I get up at four o'clock every day to train, then let Frost watch the house, and take the other Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab, leaving them to roam freely in the backyard, whether they train or play, it's all fine.

Kyosuke was the one who helped the professor with his research.

Although we don't know what happened to Nidorino, ever since it evolved into Nidorino, it has suddenly become very diligent and hardworking, as if it were a completely different Pokémon.

If it weren't for the Poké Ball and his own senses, Kyosuke would have really suspected that this was another Nidorino.

Of course, after evolving, it also took a new name: Poison Sting.

Nidorino certainly had his own preferences regarding the new name, and the conversation at the time went like this.

"Now that you've evolved, it proves you've grown too, and it's time for a new name. Do you have any ideas?"

"Nidoo nidoo nidoo nidoo!"

"That's too long, no way. Let's just call you Poison Sting."

Although Nidorino thought it wouldn't work, the thought of Charmeleon's name made him think it was a good idea.

As the days went by, Kyosuke frantically absorbed knowledge from Professor Oak after completing his missions, combining it with various imaginative ideas from the internet, and his understanding of Pokémon deepened day by day.

Time flies, and a month has passed quickly.

Why not two months? Because a new storm has already appeared!

It all started with a post.

On an ordinary night, Kyosuke was browsing the forum as usual when a post caught his attention.

"Articulated birds spotted in the Kanto region! Specific address provided."

Kyosuke first looked at the forum's name: Kanto Main Forum. No problem.

It would be strange if there wasn't something wrong with it!

Isn't this kind of message usually restricted on official forums? How come it was suddenly approved this time? The moderator is going to be fired early again.

Kyosuke knew that even if the post happened to be published, it wouldn't last long, so he immediately clicked on it, but he only saw the name "Poor Earth Mountain" before it was shown to have been deleted.

This is no small forum; Kyosuke has already foreseen a surge in visitors to Qiongtushan in the coming period.

Of course, he wouldn't miss it.

It's time for his days of dedicated training under Professor Oak to come to an end.

When the Pokémon were told that their journey was about to resume, they were all very excited.

This past month has been incredibly boring for them!

Finally, I get to meet all sorts of interesting people and Pokémon again, hehehe, everyone still loves to beat the weak.

Overwhelmed with excitement, everyone gradually drifted off to sleep.

The next day, after finishing his training, Kyosuke put away Kazesaku and headed to Ooki's lab with his backpack.

When Professor Oak opened the door and saw Kyosuke's equipment, he was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Are you leaving?"

"Yes," Kyosuke replied.

Professor Oak didn't say anything more.

After releasing the Pokémon other than Frost, Kyosuke began his last day of work.

Release the Pokémon, feed them, and finally say goodbye to them.

After a month, Kyosuke had become familiar with everyone, and when they learned that Kyosuke was leaving, they were all a little reluctant to see him go.

After finishing, Kyosuke didn't ask Professor Oki any more questions.

Every night before, Kyosuke would carefully consider what questions he could ask the next day, since Professor Oak could answer any questions, whether it was about training, capturing, or raising animals.

But yesterday, Kyosuke just fell into a deep sleep.

Professor Oak didn't say anything about Kyosuke's change, and just continued with his work.

After lunch, Professor Oak finished his meal, and Kyosuke also took his leave.

After all, Professor Oak could easily complete the afternoon's work by himself, whereas the previous month's progress had been slowed down considerably due to his efforts to teach Kyosuke.

"Doctor, I'm embarking on my journey again," Kyosuke said to the doctor who had just finished eating.

"Wait a minute, I have a gift for you." Professor Oak gestured for Kyosuke to stop, then went to his room to find something.

Kyosuke suddenly thought of the "training secret" that Professor Oak had promised a month ago. He originally thought that his usual teaching was enough, but could there really be a secret?

Kyosuke was actually a little excited just thinking about it.

After a series of sounds of rummaging through drawers, Professor Oak finally reappeared.

"This gift is compensation for you and Nidorino." The doctor handed the gift to Kyosuke.

A moonstone.

"That's it? What happened to the training secrets you were promised?!" Kyosuke felt cheated.

"You don't need any training secrets, Kyosuke. Just keep your love for Pokémon, and you'll naturally become stronger," Professor Oak said to Kyosuke with a meaningful look.

Yes, yes, you're the boss, whatever you say goes.

Kyosuke strongly suspects that Professor Oak is deliberately pretending to be like this, or that it was even a scam to recruit free labor from the beginning.

However, now that a month had passed, Kyosuke stopped complaining, waved to Professor Oak, and walked out of Professor Oak's lab.

Looking at Kyosuke's retreating figure, the doctor's smile was also quite meaningful.

Walking down the street, Kyosuke took out his phone and used a map for navigation.

"Hmm... Qiongtu Mountain... a snow-capped mountain, very far away, but the scenery is nice." Kyosuke analyzed the situation of Qiongtu Mountain while looking at the map.

"Ice-type Pokémon are commonly found in the snowy mountains of the Kanto region, mostly Jynx and Sneasel, and occasionally hibernating Pokémon like Ursaring. They are effective against Fighting, Rock, Steel, and Fire types. Among my Pokémon, only Midfire and Frost are effective against them."

"Wait! Why am I saying so much without even realizing it?" Kyosuke finally realized that something was wrong with him.

How did I, who am usually so quiet, suddenly become such a chatterbox? Something must be wrong!

Kyosuke looked towards the roadside, where a small rattata was passing by.

"Rattata, a mouse Pokémon, has a neutral type, is super effective against Fighting, and is found everywhere. Ugh, why did I even say that?!"

Kyosuke finally realized that he had actually been tricked by Professor Oak.

Going to Qiongtushan is no longer the top priority; resetting myself to last month's state is!

The plan to defeat the wild trainers is on hold again! We must change back before we reach Poor Earth Mountain! We can't let him change and never talk to anyone again!

Professor Oak, I'll remember you!

Just then, a random trainer suddenly appeared: "You're a trainer too, right? Let's battle!"

Then they sent out Charmander!

"Charmander, a Sceptile Pokémon, Fire-type, super effective against Ground, Rock, and Water types, a starter Pokémon commonly used in most towns in the Kanto region. Ahhhhh, I need to quickly KO it with Mid-Fire and get it out of here!"

Kyosuke has become somewhat self-destructive.