Elf-like Life

Chapter 3, Coastal Cave

whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh—

Although they were somewhat powerless in the first battle, Charmander did not give up.

He barely managed to open his eyes at the edge of the black mist, catching a glimpse of the direction in which the supersonic bats and gas bombs had disappeared.

It was a cave not far from the beach.

[Five minutes later, the black fog dissipated]

Not only did the black fog gradually dissipate, but the giant clawed crabs also disappeared with the sunset.

The message in the bottle was taken away, leaving only the two little ones alone on the beach.

Pikachu's voice trembled slightly, and it even lowered its head slightly:

"Waaah, everyone's gone."

"Little Charmander, let's go home early too, anyway..."

"Aren't you going to pursue it anymore?"

Pikachu kept its head down, looking dejected.

"Listen to me, they are the town's notorious bullying expedition team, they specialize in bullying weak Pokémon, and they are very strong, we are no match for them at all."

The little dragon listened attentively. As night fell, a chill lingered in the sea breeze.

"Um, Pikachu,"

Actually, I don't have a home...

"Hey hey hey!"

The little dragon slowly raised its head, its tone still filled with resentment:

"But I can't just let it go like this; I have to get the message in the bottle back!"

I haven't even gotten used to this little body yet, and I don't know where I got the courage from, but I'm just incredibly brave at heart.

The thought of those two bullying little elves made him angry, and his little claws instantly filled with power, as if they could tear everything apart.

So it is said,

The little dragon is preparing to head towards the cave.

Meanwhile, Pikachu was stuck in place, having an internal struggle at 180 miles per second:

Go, don't go, go, don't go, go, don't go, go, don't go, go, don't go, go, don't go, go, don't go, go...

"Wait, wait a minute!"

"Hey, little fire dragon, wait a minute!"

"Since that message in a bottle is indeed important to you, then I'll go with you, just to help you retrieve it!"

At the last moment, Charmander stopped.

"Thank you, Pikachu, but what I'm trying to retrieve isn't some message in a bottle."

"Hey, then why do you still want it?"

"Because what I want to reclaim is our dignity!!!"

————Team Formation Divider————

[Dungeon Name: Coastal Cave]

English name: Beach Cave

Number of floors: 3F

Items that appear: Pocket Coin, Apple, Blue Orange Berry, Blast Seed, PP Recovery.

Living Pokémon: Lily, Ephemeral, Slug (pink), Corsola.

Maze Environment Overview: This is an initial cave located on the coast. It is poorly lit, damp all year round, and often inhabited by groups of small pink, shell-less sea hares.

The cave was dark and damp, and the two little ones barely managed to move forward with the help of the moonlight.

Pikachu, leading the way, was trembling with every step, whether from panic or unfamiliarity with the terrain.

"Hey Charmander, we're a team now, so you..."

"Thump!"

Pikachu, not looking where it was going, suddenly bumped into a corner of a rock, and a ring of little stars appeared on its head.

"So I'll go first!"

Charmander immediately swapped places with Pikachu.

Although I walk awkwardly, even wobbly, I still walk at the very front.

Seawater seeped out of the cave from time to time, and the sea breeze blowing from who knows where was mixed with a lot of cold air. Walking ahead was really chilly. Fortunately, there are not many small shell-less sea hares active at night, and we haven't encountered a single one yet.

"Pikachu, let me make this clear first, I don't know the way, I'm just going by instinct."

Pikachu, following behind, clung tightly to Charmander's little paws, the flames on its tail warming its body.

"I've made my decision. From now on, you will be the captain of our expedition team. Captain-sama, please guide me forward!"

Hey, hey, hey, expedition leader?

They clearly didn't even know what an expedition team was, and now suddenly they have a captain's title.

However, I had just heard the term "expedition team" before when Zubat and Gas Bomb were mocking each other.

Back then, they even called themselves some kind of bully expedition team.

"Pikachu, what is the expedition team?"

Speaking of expedition teams, one must mention the Treasure Continent, a world inhabited only by Pokémon, and the picturesque Origin Town.

—Treasure Town.

In Treasure Town, any adult Pokémon can form their own team to go on an adventure.

The team can consist of 2 or 3 members. The small team explores mazes around the world, searching for treasures and growing stronger through various adventures.

Such teams are called expedition teams, and each expedition team can have its own name and slogan. Once they reach a certain size, they can even build their own houses, grow vegetables, raise fish, and gradually reach the pinnacle of life through farming.

The two little ones walked forward.

After passing through several dimly lit corners, the entire cave was filled with rugged paths, a complex maze of open and hidden passages, resembling a labyrinth with no exit.

However, surprises awaited them every minute and every second.

In other words, the expedition has begun!

Suddenly, a shiny, round coin appeared on the ground, bearing the letter "P" and emitting a faint golden glow.

Excited Pikachu gave a little jump:

"It's a pocket coin!"

(Pikachu received 10 coins)

What? You can even find money in a maze? That's way better than the Classic of Mountains and Seas!

There's something else in that corner over there, go check what it is.

The two little ones went around the corner together. On the ground was a bright red apple, which also gave off a faint fruity fragrance.

Is this apple edible?

(The little dragon gets an apple, which restores its satiety after eating it.)

"Look, look! There's something over there! Let's hurry over there!"

Not far away, another cluster of blue tree fruits appeared on the ground, with tiny purple spots on them, and they looked delicious.

(The little dragon obtains a Blue Orange Berry, which restores 100 HP after consumption.)

The two little ones continued their adventure as they went.

Pikachu, still excited, completely forgot about the message in a bottle, but for Charmander, it was clearly a memorable first experience, accompanied by many worries.

In this Pokémon fantasy world, he temporarily formed an expedition team with a Pikachu.

To survive, it must adapt to its small body as quickly as possible and navigate these intricate mazes.

Moreover, the only clue left to date is that message in a bottle and the parchment inside with its indistinct writing.

Obviously, we have to get the bottle back from those bad guys.

At the last moment, Pikachu, who had been walking along, suddenly ran to the front and happily turned around:

"Look over here, little dragon! There's a light ahead! I wonder if it's the exit from the bottom or a huge treasure trove!"

Charmander calmly analyzed the situation.

Yes, it should be right.

That wasn't some treasure light, but rather the exit to the bottom of the maze!

The bright light from the exit was getting closer and closer to the two little ones.

The little dragon, having prepared itself, steadily raised its small claw and awkwardly drew an "S" line in mid-air, thus successfully opening the semi-transparent menu that appeared before its eyes.

Current expedition status: Normal

Black Iron beginner level, 25 gold coins

Team member: Pikachu

Male, Electric type, Mouse sprite

Item: Orange-yellow adventure ribbon

Characteristic: Static electricity (sometimes paralyzes opponents who attack at close range).

Offensive skill: Electric shock.

Support skills: barking, tail wagging.

Kind-hearted, very naive and easily deceived, would never betray anyone, likes shiny things, has a soft personality, is sometimes timid, and always lacks courage in doing things.

Votes and investments are welcome! The internal investment period is over, hurry and invest! Investments only make money, no losses! This is Jiang Jiang, *covers mouth and laughs*

(End of this chapter)