Chapter 12: Looking Forward to the Future

Late at night.

All Baimu, who returned from the dinner, lay on the bed, staring blankly at the mottled ceiling.

The Aron, full from eating, leaned against his left calf, curled up extremely obediently, and closed its eyes to take a nap.

"There are quite a few things to do..."

He looked at the simulator's countdown, still nearly two days left.

Among the rewards already obtained, this clue should have been cashed in, and the rest are two "increase by one level below level 30," plus the 【String Shot】 move.

Leveling up hasn't been used yet. The move was tested on the Aron, and 【String Shot】 prompted learning failure, 【Endeavor】 popped up a 【Yes/No】 box, and he decisively chose yes.

This undoubtedly proved that Pokémon can only learn moves in their skill pool.

Very regrettable.

It would be interesting if he could see an Aron that could use String Shot.

As for its condition, All Baimu had already learned it through the Pokémon Center.

【Pokémon: Aron】

【Attribute: Steel + Rock】

【Gender: Male】

【Height: 47cm/Weight: 50kg】

【Ability: Rock Head】

【Level: 28】

【Moves: Tackle/Harden/Mud-Slap/Metal Claw】

【Iron Defense/Take Down/Iron Head/Dig/Endeavor】

The height is slightly higher but the weight is obviously on the low side, so the doctor said it is malnourished, and the metal layer on the body surface also has problems; if you look closely, many places are pockmarked and need further maintenance.

Like raising cats and dogs in the previous life, Pokémon also have fine raising and rough raising; reasonable cultivation methods help improve its will, confidence, and combat power.

In addition, the doctor said it is not old, and it can be seen from moves, levels, and reaction speed that it has been carefully cultivated.

As for why it was abandoned... unless the Aron takes the initiative to say it, All Baimu won't explore it, after all, it's not a pleasant thing.

"Come up and sleep."

He got up and hugged the Aron to the bed, and used the level reward.

There was no way to use it if the level exceeded level 30, and it was just the time for maximum efficiency at this moment.

"Gu?"

The Aron was stunned for a moment, moved its body somewhat strangely, inexplicably feeling hot and itchy in many places, wanting to kick twice and roll around or something.

A bit like the feeling after a battle before.

All Baimu asked softly: "Is there anywhere uncomfortable?"

"Gu!"

The Aron shook its head, thinking that maybe it was too full for the first time, and couldn't help but want to have a fight or something.

However, seeing that All Baimu's expression was somewhat sleepy, it lost the idea of exercising and honestly lay down to welcome the next day.

It thought it wouldn't be used to not being in contact with humans for a long time, but didn't expect these few days to be happier than expected, which made the Aron realize how easily satisfied it was, and began to look forward to the future.

Should be fighting tomorrow, right? It hasn't moved properly for so long, don't know if it can satisfy All Baimu...

Thinking about it, the Aron gradually fell asleep.

All Baimu stroked its head, hearing the faint breathing sound, his mood gradually relaxed, and he felt sleepy.

Tomorrow after reporting to the Sand Squad, find a way to find a literacy class, solve the problem of being a semi-illiterate as soon as possible, and then find a way to go online to communicate with the outside world, maybe there will be more paths to take in the future.

He must leave Team Quicksand.

This is also a small goal he set, just waiting for growth and mastering certain power before implementing it.

There are too many blood-sucking leeches on this ship of Team Quicksand; not to mention the cadre level, the situation of squad leaders and ordinary members squeezing ordinary people is too common, protection fees, tribute fees, holiday gifts.

Even the iron ore to be transported out, they dare to embezzle three tons out of five.

Members are arrogant and domineering, and frequently provoke other violent groups, making enemies everywhere, leaving no allies.

It's hard to understand how the cadre level's development plan is made.

After a while, when he is familiar with the process of raising Pokémon, he can prepare to welcome the second and third Pokémon.

But the most important thing is to find a way to make money; without money, nothing can be done...

All Baimu slowly closed his eyes.

——

Early the next morning.

All Baimu and others changed into Team Quicksand uniforms and went to the Sand Squad's station.

The style was unexpectedly quite normal, a bit like the desert camouflage combat uniform of the previous life, better-looking than the uniforms of most evil organizations in the main series.

"By the way, why do you always keep it outside?"

Cheng Hong looked at the Aron at his feet curiously, "Don't you find it troublesome?"

"The grinding between partners is more important."

All Baimu met the Aron's gaze, and the tacit understanding was accumulated through companionship, which came naturally with every bit of life.

Changing Pokémon is a common trend for Trainers in Gateon Port, but he didn't have this habit, and the existence of the simulator gave him the confidence to do so.

Cheng Hong nodded when he heard this, and released the Roggenrola that looked like a coal ball, and the others followed suit, making the team suddenly huge, occasionally attracting the attention of passersby.

When approaching the Sand Squad station, the attention of the gaze suddenly increased, basically coming from official members wearing the same uniform.

"Look, the one leading..."

"Is that him? Really lucky!"

"Is saving people very amazing? I can do it too..."

"Don't know what kind of great luck he had, looks really arrogant, tsk tsk."

Whispering surrounded All Baimu's ears, also carrying all kinds of strange gazes.

Cheng Hong frowned unhappily and was about to take the equally unhappy colleagues to find trouble with those people, but was stopped by him reaching out.

"Don't bother with them, reporting is more important; these guys are different from that stupid Shibata."

He whispered, there were clearly guys provoking emotions among the passersby, maybe they were related to Shibata's group, and they ran over to be sarcastic because their family members didn't pass the assessment.

Rashly starting a conflict would only fulfill their wishes and delay the time to report to the Sand Squad.

Cheng Hong and others nodded obediently; they had always regarded All Baimu as the backbone of the team and would certainly not act on their own.

Therefore.

Under the gaze of the onlookers, the group walked into the Sand Squad's station—a huge egg-shaped building made of rusted orange-red.

At a glance, the station looked like an abandoned gymnasium, and the inside was just like what All Baimu imagined, with all kinds of iron barrels, chains, tires, and other items everywhere, the ground was pitch black, and the walls were mottled with strange paintings.

The point is motorcycles.

Single-wheel hoverbikes, two-wheel motorcycles, full-hover motorcycles, everything is here, and they are basically the violent racing style to the extreme, one here and one there, and there are also parts dismantled, as if it were the headquarters of a violent racing group.

Cheng Hong and others couldn't help but let out exclamations, while All Baimu bumped into the gaze of the nearest person.

"Yo! It's you! You came quite early!"

The man looked about thirty-five, with a black vest and a big beard, his hands full of machine oil, and shouted inside, "Newcomers are here! Come out and welcome them!"

This guy's voice was extremely loud, and it was estimated that the entire station could hear it.

Suddenly.

A man with messy wine-red long hair, wearing glasses, and eyes as narrow as Alakazam's walked out.

He first looked him up and down, then pointed to Cheng Hong and others and said: "You guys, follow this road to the end; there is a small room there, just say you are here to register."

Separating All Baimu from the others, he said: "As for you, All Baimu, right? Come with me, the boss wants to see you."

"Bo... ss?"

All Baimu was stunned. ===== CHAPTER 13 =====