Chapter 13 : Breakthrough

"Task" Rai was surprised for getting second task so soon.

"It seems like my luck is good" Rai smiled.

{Don't misunderstand Host, System gave this task because it pities host for being too weak that even C grade College's Principal can bully him} But System's ruthless words nearly made Rai cough blood.

"System can't ya let me be happy for a while, why does it burn you when i get happy" Rai tried to counter, But again system's voice was heard.

{Host please don't be so delusionist, there is nothing on host that can burn system} made Rai speechless.

"Just tell me about task" Rai's eyes twitched after getting roasted again by system.

[Task : Let host's student win newcomer Contest]

[Reward : Random Prop]

[Time limit: none]

[Punishment : turns host's voice into feminine]

"Newcomer Contest!" Rai had nearly forgotten about it. It suddenly hit Rai that he could let Alicia Participate in that contest, not only he would complete the task it would also serve as advertisment for his college.

"This way I don't have to go around finding students , they will join themselves after seeing how powerful Alicia is" that was like double the happiness for Rai.

But when he looked at the punishment his face turned weird.

"System don't tell me you have weird fetish" That truly gave Rai goosebumps.

{Don't slander System like that , it is advised to Host to drink holy water so that your mind can be cleansed} System never missed a chance to roast Rai.

Rai's face turned dark, he knew what holy water system was talking about.

But he knew it was pointless to argue with System, since he still hadn't won against system.

"I should better train Alicia so that she doesn't lose in upcoming tournament" not giving much thoughts to System, he decided to train Alicia.

He looked at Riolu who was resting on floor , It drained it's stamina when it learned a new skill. He put blanket on Riolu and let it rest.

"For now let's take some rest , I will think about it when i wake up" saying so he threw himself on bed.

**************Evening***************

The evening sun cast long shadows on the ground. The slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky. The sky was ablaze with the fire of the setting sun.

Rai rested till evening, things around him were getting messier even to the point of giving him headache. He sat leg crossed on his bed and started thinking of his future direction.

"I have 3000 poke points now , let's see what can I buy through it" Rai thought.

"System sort out things i can buy now" Rai commanded.

Suddenly blue interference showed up and many items were listed on it.

[Spring Water : 100 Points]

[Health Potion : 100 Points]

[Antidote : 100 Points]

[Aura Stone : 1000 Points ]

[Psychic Stone : 1000 Points]

[Pokedex : 1000 Points ]

[Experience Potion : 1000 Points]. etc

So many items were listed there , even some were totally new to him. But at that moment what he wanted was something that could help him. Only thing that could help him were ways to get his and Alicia's pokemon stronger.

"System what is experience potion" Rai got curious about it.

{Experience potion helps beasts gaining experience to level up or fill the experience bar needed to level up} System explained.

"Experience??" Rai was sure he didn't see any experience bar on Riolu's interference.

{It was because at that moment experience Riolu had was zero. After winning the battle Riolu has gained experience which can be shown now}.

"Show me status of Riolu" Rai was now curious to know.

System showed him the status of Riolu.

[Name: Riolu]

[Type : fighting]

[Abilities : Inner Focus]

[Qualification : Elite ]

[Strength : initial elementary]

[Moves : Quick attack, Build up , Detect , Force palm, Bullet Punch]

[Experience: 100/1000]

[Description : Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.]

"It means we need 1000 experience points to reach to next level " Rai could easily figure it out.

"System how much experience the potion provides" Rai asked.

{1000 experience points per potion}

"With my Points i can buy only three, let's give two to Riolu and one to Axew. I also can't let Alicia fall behind since she would be participating in contest " Rai calculated.

"System buy three Experience potion " Rai decided to use all Points.

{Ding..... Host received three Experience Potions, it was sent over to System space}

the transaction was completed.

Rai got up from bed and came to Riolu who was resting, Rai didn't want to disturb Riolu at that moment. But since he lacked time for everything he had to wake it up.

"Riolu" He called it.

Suddenly Riolu opened it's eyes , it was full of drowsiness. Finally it set it's eyes on Rai and the eyes lit up, it came to Rai.

"I have something good for you "Rai smiled and tried to be little bit Mysterious.

"Riolu" It got confused and scratched it's head. Rai couldn't help but smile more as riolu looked more cute that way.

"Cough* I won't beat around bush here take these two potions and drink it " Rai took out two Potions from space and handed it over to Riolu.

Riolu curiously looked at those potions and sniffed it , for some unknown reasons riolu had the urge to drink it all.

It looked again at Rai and seemed like it was asking for permission.

"Just drink it , these are yours" Rai nodded.

Riolu didn't waste time and drank one immediately. Suddenly Riolu felt hot inside and screamed in pain.

Rai was surprised at this and asked with anxious tone,

"Riolu! what happened, why are you screaming" He couldn't figure it out as why Riolu turned red and started screaming.

"System what is happening to Riolu" He decided to ask System.

{Rest assured Host , this is normal reaction. you can never expect to gain power through shortcut without paying a price.} System Spoke.

Rai worriedly looked at Riolu, he couldn't refute to what system said. Everything must come with a price, the price for gaining quick strength is the endless pain one need to go through during the process.

Finally after few minutes Riolu started breathing normally and soon regained it's senses.

"Riolu are you alright" Rai was still heavily worried.

"Riolu" Rai was able to understand through connection, it seemed like Riolu gained strength and it was happy about it.

"Phew" Rai heaved a sigh of relief.

"Do you still wanna continue" Asked Rai since it was like a torture, Rai didn't want to force Riolu.

Riolu nodded to Rai's question, it knew that potion is helpful to Rai. Only Riolu knew how anxious Rai was behind his nonchalant smile. To others he looked as he didn't care about anything but it was able to sense his worries. So it knew the potion can help it to gain more strength which will relieve some of Rai's worries.

"Okay but don't force it you know" Rai nodded but still reminded Rai.

Riolu smiled and drank the second one, the same scene happened again. Rai had that worrisome look on his face as he was observing Riolu. But this time the pain was less as Riolu's body got accustomed to side effects of Potion.

Just in few minutes Riolu Opened it's eyes and made another breakthrough. Rai knew Riolu had broken through to late stage of Elementary level. He gained the feedback through the contract and an endless energy poured in his body.

Rai clenched his fist and made crack sounds, his body didn't get accustom to sudden burst of power. And he knew same was for Riolu, At that time Riolu needed to get accustomed to it's new strength level. Rai would naturally let Riolu fight more with beasts to hone it's body and skills.

Suddenly he heard system voice,

[Ding.... Congratulations to host as Riolu learned new skills

1)Drain punch

)Mach punch]

"Two skills?" Rai couldn't understand it.

{Every time Pokemon made a breakthrough it will gain a new skill, since Riolu broke through twice it gained two skills} System explained.

"I see " Rai understood.

He rubbed Riolu's head, which pleased Riolu alot.

"Congratulations to you for learning two new skills and making breakthrough. Now you are more stronger than before" Rai felt little bit of relief now , atleast he wasn't that powerless anymore.

Riolu also cheered for getting more powerful.

"Okay let's go to Alicia and help her too, we have to depend on her too " he decided.

Together they went to Alicia.

Ps:1) In this world only noble families have surnames.