Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

Chapter 87 Lightning Certificates and Power Enhancement

"Gani gani!!"

In the central area of ​​South 3 District, below a cliff, a giant hairy cliff crab raised its two claws and surrendered on the spot.

There were many small crab claws scattered on the ground, including two of its own and the rest of those of its younger brothers.

"That's all for now."

Following the same method, Origami handed two tree fruits and one energy cube to the treasure master, the hairy crab.

As for the other small hairy crabs—

They were basically all shocked by the aftershocks of their own leader's attack.

Therefore, they are no longer within the scope of Oreki's care.

After consuming the recovery items, the owner of the treasure, the hairy crab, felt much better, but was still a little dazed.

What's going on here?

Without saying a word, he gave himself a good beating, and then gave himself a couple of sweet treats afterward.

"Take us to your cave, we'll grab some herbs and leave."

Looking at the crab claws on the ground, Oreki continued.

"Hmm—you don't really need these crab claws anymore, so I'll clean them up for you."

The claws of the hairy cliff crab have a strong ability to grow back. Even if they fall off during a battle, they will regenerate in no time, so there is no need to worry.

Only then did the treasure owner, the hairy cliff crab, realize what was happening.

It turns out they were after those magical herbs.

Although it was extremely unwilling, it had no choice but to lead the way since its fists were no match for the broken tree.

After winding through the canyon, we finally arrived at a secluded, low rock wall.

With a swing of the pincers, the covering layer of soil was smashed open, revealing a burrow similar to that of a worm, inside which grew a large patch of spices.

What's different is that these seasonings are pink in color.

But clearly, collecting the secret sweetener and crab claws was just something Oreki did incidentally; his main purpose was to verify his conjecture.

Under the strange gaze of the treasure owner, Hairy Crab, Oreki circled the cave several times.

Then, he directed Kirlia to use her psychic powers to search for them.

The conclusion was that there was nothing besides sweeteners.

"It really was just a coincidence."

Oreki muttered to himself.

Think about it too.

Given the vastness of the world, the probability of five stone tablets existing simultaneously in Padia, according to probability theory, is relatively low.

but--

It's better to believe something is true than to believe it isn't.

Oreki was somewhat troubled for a moment.

The East 3rd District and the South 3rd District are not too far apart, and with the help of Qishu Lunqin Cat, it's relatively easy.

But the other three treasure lords are all west of Padia.

Even if you want to go to Lake Dagana, you have to go around most of Padiya.

Take a look at the time.

12:16

Never mind, let's go back and eat first.

After a brief moment of thought, Oreki bid farewell to the hairy crab.

"Thank you, Hairy Crab. I'll come visit you again when I have time."

"Gani??"

Are you coming again?

The hairy crab trembled with fright.

My crab claws don't grow that fast!

Ga?

Sudden.

Its dull eyes darted around, and a wicked idea formed in its head.

My own thick-skinned, fleshy worm brother, let him also experience the pain of undeserved disaster!

As a result, after it finished communicating with Kirullian in a slightly obsequious manner...

Kirullian's face showed a rare expression of tension.

"Chiruchiru".

It was your good brother who pointed out the way for us.

"Gah—ni?!!"

The incredible roar of the hairy cliff crab echoed continuously within the canyon.

It really scared the other wild Pokémon and the trainers who were training nearby.

Sannō Kōichi, the top floor of the Kōkō Dojo.

Under Kiju's guidance, Oreki successfully reached the top floor of the Brewmaster Gym, a place he had never been to before in the game.

There's no way around it; given GF's technological capabilities, very few of the skyscrapers in Padiya can actually be entered.

"Hehehe, how is it? Pretty good, right?"

As soon as he got upstairs, Qishu plunged headfirst into a giant electric frog-shaped beanbag chair on the floor.

Judging by Oreki's estimation, this beanbag chair is almost the size of half of his bedroom in his detached house.

The little "dog tycoon" is happy to add another one.

This top floor is where Qishu conducts his daily life and broadcasts live.

After all, he is the dojo master, so it's more convenient for him to live in the dojo.

After charging on the electric frog for a while, Qishu stood up full of energy and pointed to the room on his right.

"The kitchen is over there. I'll go get the badge and move learning device for my senior."

Kiki, a self-proclaimed foodie, was really looking forward to the hairy crab dish that Oreki mentioned.

at last!

Finally, I don't have to eat sandwiches anymore!

But to her surprise, when she returned with her things and passed through the kitchen, she found that it was Tire Cat cooking?!

"I couldn't buy them, so Xin Ye Miao and I made them ourselves."

The words Oreki said during his first interview on a live stream came to mind.

"Senior, that special dish was also made by Shin-chan?"

The little Magnemite on Qishu's head immediately crashed, its shock evident in its expression.

You eat sandwiches every day in Padiya and you're telling me you have a cat at home that can cook?

"Huh? Didn't I say that?"

Upon hearing this, Origami, who was focused on keeping an eye on the little blacksmith to prevent it from making random hammering noises again, asked in return.

"I'm so envious!" Kiju asked pitifully, "Senior, is it too late for me to ask President Yaji for a new Leaf Cat now?"

"Don't even think about it. Even if you wanted a Magical Masked Cat, it wouldn't help."

He picked up the little blacksmith and reached out his hand.

"Lunch is still a while away, let's bring out the badges and learning devices first."

After handing over the items, Qi Shu suddenly had a brilliant idea.

"Hey senior, can I film a cooking vlog for Tilly Cat?"

"Vlog?"

"Yes, you can keep it as a souvenir."

The strange tree's eyes shone brightly.

She wanted to record this amazing scene so that she could find an opportunity to see if her electric frog could learn a trick from it.

"I have no objection. Go ask Tilly the cat; she's in charge of cooking."

"Yay!"

Qi Shu pulled out his phone and rushed into the kitchen.

After silently counting a few seconds, seeing that the other party hadn't been blasted away by a magic leaf, Oreki understood that Tireyne must have agreed.

Hey, I didn't expect you to like being on camera so much.

"Kanon!"

Put me down!

The little blacksmith in her arms protested.

It hasn't been typing anything for over ten minutes.

"You stay put for now, or I'll throw you down as payment if you break anything."

Oreki warned fiercely.

Ten minutes earlier, during the brief moment he entered the kitchen, this young blacksmith had actually started hammering the legs of the coffee table.

If he hadn't reacted quickly, the coffee table would have developed a tumor.

So mischievous.

"Kanet—"

The young blacksmith was so angry that tears welled up in his eyes.

But after only a short time together, Oreki had already figured out its personality pretty well.

This person is probably just another drama queen.

We must not be complacent.

So he hugged her even tighter.

The system notification ended.

Oreki checked the effect of the new voucher.

Hunter's Certificate

Quantity: 4

【————】

[Lightning Certificate: Reduces the probability of being struck by lightning, and reduces the impact of lightning attribute and paralysis effects (activated)]

Oh?

The receipts are surprisingly good?

Compared to the previous two times when they had to start a fire and hide in the bushes, this time the effect was much easier to understand.

Based on previous experience, this certificate will definitely be valid.

So—can I take shelter from thunderstorms?

Can you even dodge the intersecting lightning bolts of the Czechoslovakian Empire?

cough!

It seems I've misunderstood.

Return to the main system interface and click on [Backpack] again.

I immediately became somewhat anxious and insecure.

It's not that the reward for subduing the little blacksmith was bad, but it wasn't the intermediate forging experience he had been longing for.

The leader of the second generation has fallen—

[Strength Enhancement: Upon activation, physical strength gradually increases over 24 hours, with the extent of the increase depending on overall physical fitness.]

[Note: This ability is limited to the human race.]