Chapter 17: Sakaki's Beedrill (Dark History)

"A ball that's actually inscribed with space magic is really....."

Wild looked at the Elf Ball in his hand, torn with a complicated expression for a moment.

Magic is divided into different attributes—wind, fire, water, thunder, earth, holy light, darkness, and so on—but if you were to ask what the most treasured attributes are, it would have to be space and time.

A magician's compatibility with different attributes determines which attributes of magic they can use. According to research, over eighty percent of magicians can freely use Holy Light Magic. Next to this is Fire Series Magic and Water Series Magic, both with a usage rate of sixty-nine percent.

As for the usage rate of space magic...

Well, there are fewer than ten intelligent beings in the entire continent who can use it openly.

Time Magic is even rarer, existing only in legends—reportedly, only that Witch Demon Sage of the Demon Clan has seen it.

Wild wanted to say it's such a waste, but then he thought, since this item is currently being used by him, how could he call it a waste?

It should be said that everything is the best arrangement of fate! Young Master here is the favorite kiddo of Lady Luck!

He was quite startled at first when he put Pikachu into the ball, but when he figured out how to use it, it was like finding a priceless treasure, even he could see the value of the Elf Ball.

"Pikachu, can you find more balls like this?" Wild asked Pikachu, who was lying on his shoulder.

Why did he call it Pikachu? Of course, it was inspired by its cry.

As Wild spent more time with Pikachu, he found that although this Monster always seemed both disdainful and eager to hit him, it actually had a rather good temper.

Gradually, he let his guard down.

Pikachu nodded and pointed with a tiny hand in a certain direction, towards that town at the center of the forest.

"In that town huh..."

Wild shrank his neck, his confidence vanishing instantly.

He had previously climbed up a tree and glanced at Undead Town from a distance, leaving a deep impression because there were swarms of wandering Animated Corpses inside.

And there were different kinds of Animated Corpses: some in tattered clothes holding broken weapons, some wearing armor that still looked decent, and others in exquisite full Armor with weapons that appeared quite sharp.

Not only Animated Corpses, but he also vaguely caught the traces of "dogs", creatures much more dangerous than Animated Corpses due to their incredibly fast speed and aggressive nature.

Besides these, his instincts told him that there were even more horrifying things hidden inside the town.

Therefore, Wild had been wandering around the forest for so long, always walking around Undead Town, and despite this, he had still encountered several Animated Corpses that roamed out from the town.

At that time, he saw how the Animated Corpse soldiers walked unsteadily, looking so frail, and he even thought about challenging them himself.

However, as soon as that Animated Corpse saw him, it leapt several meters into the air as if it had been injected with stimulants, swinging its Great Sword at him. If Pikachu hadn't promptly Impact him away, Wild would probably have been split into two vertical halves by now.

It can only be said that Wild's survival until now is all thanks to Pikachu's support.

"No no no, never mind, I dare not go there," he tried to change the topic. "Pikachu, do you have any other companions? Ones like you that understand humanity, um, smart ones."

In the process of communicating with Pikachu, Wild often felt like he was talking to an ordinary person. Pikachu could perfectly understand all of his meanings, and aside from only saying "Pika Pika," there was no difference from humans.

It was unbelievable; only the strongest Monsters could understand humanity, but Pikachu was also so smart...

If there were many more like it, it would probably become the most significant discovery in the history of Monster research.

"Pika,"

Pikachu nodded and pointed at a large tree, then made a kicking motion.

"You mean for me to kick it?"

"Pika~"

Feeling skeptical, Wild gave it a kick. "Ssshhh," the dense foliage shook, and the next second, a shadow suddenly dropped down.

"What fiend is this!" Wild yelled, leaping back in shock.

The creature wriggled on the ground, and upon closer inspection: a green body, a white stomach, Y-shaped antennae, and big eyes...

It was a large-sized worm, a Green-haired Worm!

[Green-haired Worm]

[Spiritual power required per 10 units: 1]

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[Life: F-, Strength: F-, Intelligence: E+, Endurance: F-, Speed: F-, Overall Combat Power: F-]

Just one glance and it's clear, the newcomer is the weakest of the weak.

This Green-haired Worm was merely acquired by Gong Qiying to enrich the ecology, such a bargain that one couldn't help wanting to catch several.

The Green-haired Worm had just fallen and was still dazed, but as soon as it noticed Wild, it immediately assumed an attack stance, showing a personality that was either bold or impulsive.

Then it was instantly knocked out by an Impact from Pikachu.

"Uh, that..." Wild raised his hand and asked, "Why did you knock it out?"

"Pika?"

Pikachu blinked, seeming to interpret Wild's words as wanting to find Pokemon to battle.

"I was hoping to communicate with it..."

After some thought, Wild took off his coat and wrapped up the Green-haired Worm inside. He was terrified of bugs and didn't dare to touch it directly.

"But this Monster is really weak, does it even have any value," he murmured to himself.

"Weak? Your view of Pokemon is really narrow," a voice suddenly came from the bushes.

"Who's there!"

"You can call me... Boss Sakaki!"

A gust of wind suddenly erupted in the forest, blinding Wild until it subsided, and only then could he clearly see who the newcomer was.

What can I say, a middle-aged man with a sinister and rugged appearance.

Whether it was his looks, clothes, or voice, he exuded the vibe of a "mysterious evil organization's boss," intimidating to behold.

"Err, who might you be?"

"I already told you, call me Boss Sakaki,"

Gong Qiying, holding an Elf Ball and using his Mimicry ability, had taken on Sakaki's appearance.

"What a strange name, huh, you also have one of these balls?" Wild asked, surprised to see Gong Qiying.

"This is called an Elf Ball, you country bumpkin,"

"What, country bumpkin!?"

Wild's face flushed with anger, having always been the one to ridicule others, he never expected to be looked down upon himself!

"I am nobility, how dare you—"

"I don't care who you are,"

Gong Qiying made a disdainful expression and spoke, "You're already a short-sighted fellow for scoffing at how weak the Green-haired Worm is,"

So it's called the Green-haired Worm, but it really did seem super weak...

Wild took a deep breath, telling himself to stay calm. The person in front of him seemed quite knowledgeable about these peculiar creatures called Pokemon; it was crucial to establish a good relationship and coax some information out.

But where did this guy come from? This Dungeon should only have the Bed Family's members and hired adventurers.

"Since Mr. Sakaki is here as well, how about we collaborate? It's quite dangerous for a person to be alone in the Dungeon, isn't it?"

"Alone? I'm not alone," Gong Qiying pointed to Pikachu, "Don't you have him as well?"

"Ah," Wild was taken aback, sensing something odd about the other's remark, but what exactly was it?

Right, he considered Pokemon to be equals, while Wild, due to ingrained perceptions, still regarded Pikachu as a peculiar Monster.

For some reason, Wild felt a sense of shame at that moment.

"It seems you're just a novice Trainer. Well, since our eyes have met, let the battle begin!"

"Battle?" Wild asked, puzzled, "I haven't provoked you, are you a bandit!?"

"No, I mean a Pokemon battle,"

Gong Qiying tossed the Elf Ball he was holding into the sky, declaring:

"I choose you, Beedrill! Let this youngster witness the power of the Bug attribute,"

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