Ruler Title!
The usage of psychic felt instinctual for Clyde. But, of course, he couldn't use it very well. Using psychic energy is like having an additional limb that you could feel, but it is quite hard to control. It's like your hand is stuck in a quagmire.
Now, Clyde is currently practicing his psychic with Caterpie. They practice by Caterpie using string shot and Clyde tried to manipulate the string into different shapes. Well, he tries to, all he got for now was curves and S-patterns of the string.
Earlier, it was quite tedious to assist Caterpie, but Clyde trusted his gut instinct; and it worked. Also, going to the branch of the tree was not that easy, it took Clyde hard efforts and delicate balance to lift himself up to the branch. He actually weighs around 6.6 kilograms, but what the actual weight that his psychic could carry is only up to 5 kilograms. By the help of the string, some force went to the string and made tension, therefore directing some force onto string and lessening the burden that Clyde had.
In the present, Clyde and Caterpie have been practicing for an hour now. Caterpie finished eating an hour ago, however with the time limit on the back of his mind, Clyde asked Caterpie to train with him. So they continued to practice until their energy burnt out. Their training lasted for 3 hours. Of course, there was rest there and then, but that's not important.
As a psychic Pokèmon, what it must train first at infancy is it's psychic energy manipulation. Clyde, having a 7 stars talent, had it easier in manipulating psychic energy. By now, the earlier vague curves and S-patterns are more profound, but compared to a scrappy one. Overall, it still looks sloppy, but hey, it's only his first day.
Clyde also taught Caterpie that it must shoot its string more accurately and thicken it's string shot and improve it's elasticity by eating berries. The most recommended berry for Caterpie is the Apicot Berry.
> Data
° Apicot Berry
¬ A half green/half blue almost heart shaped berry. It's both dry and sour and promotes toughness of a Pokèmon. It is commonly found in volcano paths but also those in placed rich both in grass and fire energies. However, due to migration of birds, different berries are found in different forests even thought it is not its original origin site.
¬ If held, it raises the special defense when it's body state is on critical levels.
Clyde, as an Apprentice breeder, knows how to make PokèBlocks. However, his actual level of competency is not yet known by his family. Actually, Clyde would like to test for both professions, Breeder and Researcher. Both professions have different specializations, however, it is still possible to specialize on different specializations.
° Breeder
- A profession that deals with the growth and health of Pokèmon.
- It is divided into the five following ranks:
¦ Apprentice Breeder
- Studying under a breeder but hasn't take any breeder level assessment.
¦ Elementary Breeder
- Has no specialized field but is familiar with one field.
¦ Intermediate Breeder
- Proficient in 1 specialized field and is familiar with other fields.
¦ Advanced Breeder
- Expertise in 1 specialized field and is proficient with other fields.
¦ Master Breeder
- Mastery in 1 specialized field and has expertise with other fields.
- The 4 different stages of proficiency on a field are the following:
¦ Familiar
¦ Proficient
¦ Expertise
¦ Mastery
- The following specialization fields of a breeder are:
¦ Pokèmon Treatment
- Curing status conditions, massage therapy and other things related to the health of a Pokèmon.
¦ Pokèmon Food
- Ingredients, Ores and meals that are beneficial and non-beneficial to Pokèmons are studied here. It also includes the making of a PokèBlock.
¦ Pokèmon Growth
- Proper conditioning, environment, and diet of a Pokèmon for it to grow in the best way it could.
° Researcher
- A profession with deals with the information and background of Pokèmons.
- It is divided into the five following ranks:
¦ Apprentice Researcher
- Studying under a researcher but hasn't take any researcher level assessment.
¦ Elementary Researcher
- Has no specialized field but is familiar with one field.
¦ Intermediate Researcher
- Proficient in 1 specialized field and is familiar with other fields.
¦ Advanced Researcher
- Expertise in 1 specialized field and is proficient with other fields.
¦ Master Researcher
- Mastery in 1 specialized field and has expertise with other fields.
- The 4 different stages of proficiency on a field are the following:
¦ Familiar
¦ Proficient
¦ Expertise
¦ Mastery
The following specialization fields of a researcher are:
¦ Pokèmon Genetics
- Hereditary Abilities, inheritance of talent and Pokèmon's own learning system of abilities.
¦ Pokèmon Evolution
- Different evolution pathways and study of different evolution stones.
¦ Pokèmon Background
- Habits, origin and survival of current and extinct Pokèmons.
For now, Clyde does not plan to take on the assessment level of both professions. He thinks that he would like to learn more knowledge, even though his current level is good already.
After resting for an hour, Clyde finally saw dusk coming. As the sun sets, Clyde also saw a flock of Butterfrees returning to their home. All Butterfrees went inside the hole in the trunk of the tree.
'Woah, did not expect that hole to be that big. I actually even thought that it's a perfect fit for me.' Clyde thought.
As Clyde was preoccupied with his thoughts, he heard flapping of wings that was nearing their place. He saw a Butterfree that was 1.3 meters tall. It was larger than a normal Butterfree, which obviously shows that it's not simple.
"Morpheus, Scan Butterfree"
"Initiating branch.... Data displayed."
> Scan
Name: Butterfree
Talent: 5 Stars (4 Stars + 1 Star)
Potential: Nova
Combat Sensitivity: Strong
Gender: Female
Level: 43 (Veteran)
Type: Bug/Flying
Ability: Compound Eyes
Held Item: Ruler (Title)
Skills:
(Bug) Bug Bite, String Shot, Bug Buzz, Rage Powder
(Flying) Gust, Air Slash, Tail Wind
(Normal) Harden, Tackle, Supersonic, Whirlwind, Safeguard
(Psychic) Confusion, Psybeam
(Grass) Sleep Powder, Stunspore
'Wow, that's a strong Pokèmon. Even that Ruler title proves that it's the leader of these Butterfrees, Metapods and Caterpies. I guess that +1 Star was based on this title, because it's not easy to be a ruler.' Clyde thought.
When Butterfree was near them, Catterpie then suddenly shouted.
"Coowiee~!" (Mom!)
"Buriee buriee! Buriee buriee~?" (How are you? Is this your new friend?)
"Coowiee coowiee~!" (I'm fine mom, and yes, he's Ralts)
After a short explanation, Clyde finally knew how they operate here. Butterfree, as the most talented Butterfree for this generation, naturally became the leader of the group. However, to acquire the Ruler Title, is still not confirmed on how do they actually acquire it. This still needs further study and observation. As for the shiny Caterpie, it was it's first and last offspring. The dad of Carterpie was supposed to be the one teaching him and taking care of him, while Butterfree went out to hunt, but suddenly, while the Butterfree flock was gone, a flock of Fearows attacked. There were massive casualties and one of those who perished was Carterpie 's dad.
Bird Pokèmons do attack them most of the time, that's why their evolution is so fast due to them being prey. In order for them to protect themselves, they evolve. However, sometimes being a Butterfree does not guarantee their safety. Like Caterpie' s dad, he died even though he's a Butterfree. Actually, Butterfrees only hunt for food once a month, and they usually take 3 days. In that time span, they are usually vulnerable. So as a precaution, Ruler Butterfree forbid them to wander around while they go out hunting. That's the reason all Caterpies and Metapods were on the tree.
Being curious, Clyde asked Butterfree if he could see the hole in the trunk. As Butterfree feels no threat from Ralts, she allowed him. Just as a he entered the hole, Clyde was amazed. What he saw were a whole lot of butterfrees, there was around a hundred. There should be a whole lot more since the cycle of evolution of Caterpies are fast, and there are around 500 Caterpies with around 250 Metapods in this territory. However, not all Butterfrees return from finding food. Some are lost, while some may be.... dead.
There were different foods that could be found here. Pollen, honey, and even berries are collected by the Butterfrees. All that should be beneficial for them are collected. Ruler Butterfree told him that this food only lasts for a month, that's why they hunt once a month to replenish their food storage. Butterfrees stay here so that they could keep track of the consumption and also serve as a protection for their food.
Being a Pokèmon for a day, Clyde felt that he had learned a lot. It may be read from books, however, experiencing it personally is a whole lot more different. By now, the sun has already set and they are preparing for their supper. Caterpies go in line, while Butterfrees give food to the Metapods. Even though Caterpies like eating leaves, it is still beneficial for them to eat other healthy foods. Clyde also felt hunger, but as he was just supposed to ask, Caterpie gave him food.
"Coowiee coowieee~!" (Here, eat honey! Yummy!)
"Wuuu wuu~!" (Thanks Caterpie!)
Caterpie just twirled and his eyes turned into crescents. After supper, all Caterpies went back to the branches while Butterfrees went inside the hole again. Metapods were still in their places but by now all of them are sleeping. As sleepiness hit Clyde, he felt excited about the next day that he would face. But he still did not forget to set goals for his tasks. The earlier he finishes them, the better the rewards. He then laid next to Caterpie on one of the branches of the tree. After saying good night to Caterpie, he closed his eyes.
Just before sleeping, Clyde remembers his family. He felt completely happy these past 10 years, enjoying the comfort and warmth of his family. Having a comfortable environment while learning was like a paradise. Worried about them, Clyde asked Morpheus.
"Is my family fine?" Clyde worriedly asks.
"Just because you didn't notice, they are completely safe and ran towards the outside of the forest." Morpheus replied.
"That's good, I was worried, but I did not have the time to think today, due to these sudden events."
"Of course they would be fine, they're not like you, running around without direction."
"Hey! I was panicking alright? If I had time, I would have complete sense of direction."
"Who would have time when being chased by Beedrils?"
"Nevermind, another question, what about my body then?"
"Didn't you read? Oh well, here goes nothing. The Morph Branch has the feature of Time Track, this allows you to go in past or future times in the place you morphed in. Like now, you are in the Cerulean Forest, but fifty years in the past. As for your body, it would stay at that position without any time passing until you complete the mission." Morpheus explained.
"Thanks Morpheus, that's a big relief. I forgot that, I'm just really worried about them."
"Just go to sleep already."
"Fine, Good night Morpheus."
He finally closed his eyes and then darkness overwhelmed Clyde's vision.