Chapter 81: Backing
Chapter 81: Backing
From his conversation with the others, Basalt had learned that there were a total of 32 trainees in the camp, divided into four groups based on skill: A, B, C, and D.
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Chapter 80: Arriving at the Metro City Training Camp
Chapter 80: Arriving at the Metro City Training Camp
The Metro City training camp was located in an industrial park on the outskirts of the city. An old factory, bankrupted and repossessed b...
Chapter 79: A Brotherly Bond
Chapter 79: A Brotherly Bond
Screeech!
A teeth-grinding sound filled the air as the already spinning Drilbur transitioned into its drill form. With a sudden leap, it bored a large hol...
Chapter 78: Return to Seaside County
Chapter 78: Return to Seaside County
A week later, just as planned, Bronzor made a full recovery. The only thing that puzzled the doctor was how quickly the wound on its back had healed.
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Chapter 77: Bronzor's Loyalty
Chapter 77: Bronzor's Loyalty
That was over a million Poké Dollars. If the treatment didn't work, Basalt felt like he might just tear the Pokémon Center down himself.
"Bronz..."
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Chapter 76: Dream Invasion
Chapter 76: Dream Invasion
Crimson City Pokémon Center.
Patient Room.
The morning sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on the bed where Bronzor was slowly waki...
Chapter 75: Drowning in Debt
Chapter 75: Drowning in Debt
Crimson City Pokémon Center.
Outside the operating room.
Basalt sat ramrod straight on a hallway bench, staring blankly ahead. An entire hour had ...
Chapter 74: Life in Danger
Chapter 74: Life in Danger
Seeing someone approach, Basalt's first feeling was relief, but that quickly shifted to caution. To avoid any complications, he immediately threw the Poké Ball at...
Chapter 73: Found a Treasure!
Chapter 73: Found a Treasure!
"Drilburr!"
Drilbur cried out to get Basalt's attention, then pointed a claw at the Bronzor that had been knocked to the ground in the distance.
G...
Chapter 72: A Visitor from Beyond
Chapter 72: A Visitor from Beyond
Vwoom!
At a certain point within the swirling, sky-blotting sandstorm, the air itself began to vibrate. A vortex of white light suddenly materialized...
Chapter 71: A Sudden Turn of Events
Chapter 71: A Sudden Turn of Events
After observing them for a while and failing to notice any significant differences, Basalt decided to wait for the Cacnea to wake up before assessing them...
Chapter 70: Deep into the Dunes
Chapter 70: Deep into the Dunes
Wearing a sand-proof hood and goggles, Basalt rode his docile Numel deeper into the desert. He had already traveled five or six kilometers without realizing i...
Chapter 69: That Tricky Old Geezer!
Chapter 69: That Tricky Old Geezer!
Though it was called a "dash," the racecourse was actually quite long, a round trip of about 500 meters. More importantly, the track wasn't a straight lin...
Chapter 68: The Sand Dash Race
Chapter 68: The Sand Dash Race
The vast, rolling dunes of Dragon's Tooth Oasis were the perfect venue for off-road racing. The park had designed three separate tracks: Novice, Intermediate, ...
Chapter 67: Dragon's Tooth Oasis
Chapter 67: Dragon's Tooth Oasis
Dragon's Tooth Oasis was a famous tourist destination, located about 120 kilometers from Crimson City. The park was a stunning tapestry of desert, ancient pi...
Chapter 66: Arrival in the Savanah Region
Chapter 66: Arrival in the Savanah Region
WHOOSH!
The roar of the jet engines gradually faded. A young man wearing a baseball cap and carrying a small backpack emerged into the arriva...
Chapter 65: The Sandscale Berry
Chapter 65: The Sandscale Berry
The next morning.
As much as he wanted to sleep in, Basalt and his Drilbur were creatures of habit. Their internal clocks woke them naturally just befo...
Chapter 64: More Fame, More Business
Chapter 64: More Fame, More Business
During the competition and the awards ceremony, Basalt's Pokédex had been on silent, and he hadn't had time to look at it. Now, after receiving his rewa...
Chapter 63: The Champion's Rewards
Chapter 63: The Champion's Rewards
"We have a winner!!!"
The commentator's roar quickly followed, guiding the audience's emotions and igniting the atmosphere in the venue once again. ...
Chapter 62: Winning the Championship
Chapter 62: Winning the Championship
"You're quite skilled."
This was the first time Luna had been at a disadvantage in the entire competition. She looked at Basalt, only to see a fai...
Chapter 61: Gaining the Upper Hand
Chapter 61: Gaining the Upper Hand
Whirrrr!
Drilbur's body suddenly spun, a white light covering its entire form. It instantly transformed into a spiral of energy, deflecting all the ...
Chapter 60: The Final Battle Begins
Chapter 60: The Final Battle Begins
While waiting during the mid-match break, the guest commentators began to chat among themselves.
"It seems our predictions were correct. Luna and B...
Chapter 59: I'm Laying My Cards on the Table
Chapter 59: I'm Laying My Cards on the Table
"Here he comes, here he comes! It's finally Basalt's turn. Go, Basalt!"
In the audience, Basalt's mom was overcome with emotion, excitedly...
Chapter 58: The Semifinals Begin
Chapter 58: The Semifinals Begin
"Welcome, everyone, to the semifinals of the 'Seaside County High School Elite Selection Tournament.' I am your host, Hudson…"
On the main stage of ...
Chapter 57: A Desert Trip, Arranged!
Chapter 57: A Desert Trip, Arranged!
"Hello, Second Aunt!"
Basalt's mom aimed the phone's camera at him. On the screen was a middle-aged woman slightly older than his mom. Basalt quic...
Chapter 56: A Surge in Popularity
Chapter 56: A Surge in Popularity
Not five minutes after the video was released, it was reposted to the forums.
Although they all spoke of hard work, compared to the standard, by-the-...
Chapter 55: Coach Miles's Advice
Chapter 55: Coach Miles's Advice
After a little "force" from Drilbur, Basalt was quickly taught a lesson. After paying the price of two unlimited feasts, Drilbur's anger was finally appeased...
Chapter 54: The Interview
Chapter 54: The Interview
All three rounds of the main tournament were quickly over. Besides Basalt, who had knocked out Wade, the other three seed players had all advanced.
In the co...
Chapter 53: I'm the One Who Beats Geniuses!
Chapter 53: I'm the One Who Beats Geniuses!
"Chari~" o(▼皿▼メ;)o
Grunting from the considerable damage it had taken, Drilbur slowly raised its head, its expression exceptionally...
Chapter 52: Fierce Battle with a Seed Player
Chapter 52: Fierce Battle with a Seed Player
Basalt and Wade walked out from their respective contestant tunnels, and the venue instantly erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
As a favorite...