Chapter 22

The Slakoth finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Your current moves are limited, so focus on training three: Scratch, Headbutt, and Quick Attack."

"Especially Quick Attack — it's both an offensive move and a movement move. Even in the late stages it'll still be very practical. It's the move you rely on to close the distance, so you need to train it hard until you can use it freely."

"Understood?"

The Slakoth nodded.

"Good. Practice attacking against the rocks, then use the trees to practice movement. Get started!"

The Slakoth used Quick Attack to slam into a nearby rock, using it as a target to practice on.

The Riolu was eager to try, its eyes shining with anticipation.

"Don't rush — you're next!"

"Riolu~"

Hurry up, I can't wait any longer!

So eager? I hope you won't be crying about being tired later.

"Riolu, what you're good at is offense. Whether it's physical attack or special attack, you stand out from the crowd. Your speed is also excellent, and you're no slouch in other areas either. On top of that, you learned Aura Sphere early on, making up for your lack of long-range options. You could say you're an outstanding fighter."

The Riolu was well-balanced in every aspect, with particularly outstanding attack power.

"So the combat style I've designed for you is to take the offensive — seize control of the battlefield and take down every enemy standing in your way!"

The Riolu nodded again and again as it listened.

Bai Jing strapped weights onto it as well — forty catties, the same as before.

"No matter what type of Pokémon it is, what supports combat is stamina. Physique is of utmost importance — you can't neglect this either."

"Right now you have too few moves. First practice Quick Attack; later I'll teach you fighting techniques, as well as the cultivation and use of Aura."

The Riolu's eyes lit up — Aura was absolutely the lesson it most wanted to learn.

Aura could be improved through cultivation. When the system granted this ability, it also instilled the training methods and application techniques. With Bai Jing's current Aura cultivation, he was more than qualified to be an instructor.

"Riolu~"

With a loud cry, the Riolu dashed out, weaving through the trees as it practiced Quick Attack.

Bai Jing strapped weights onto himself as well and began practicing move by move, training his physique and fighting ability.

GLOSSARY:

Bai Jing

Slakoth

Riolu

Quick Attack

Headbutt

Scratch

Aura Sphere

Aura