Pokemon: Reborn Rich Alternate Earth

Chapter 997: Chapter 1214: Champion Ambipom

Half an hour later, Julian had arrived at the central area of Aipom Hill. At the center stood a Berry tree much larger than all the others.

Most of the Berry trees in the area stood about twelve or thirteen meters tall, but the one before him reached over thirty meters in height and was four to five meters thick.

It was extremely rare for a Berry tree to grow this large—at the very least, this was Julian's first time seeing one.

Moreover, this wasn't some undiscovered species of tree; it was the most common Nanab Berry tree, and right now, its branches were still laden with plenty of Nanab Berries.

Centered around this Nanab Berry tree, a large clearing had been made. Vast numbers of Aipom and Ambipom were gathered in this open space, each one clutching a jar of the Monkey Wine they had brewed themselves.

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Pokémon: Ambipom (Normal)

Level: 92

Potential: Purple

Ability: Technician

Held Item: Fermentation Starter (T/N:???)

Gender: Male

Moves: Scratch, Sand Attack, Tail Whip, Astonish, Baton Pass, Tickle, Fury Swipes, Swift, Screech, Agility, Double Hit, Fling, Nasty Plot, Last Resort

TMs: None

Egg Moves: Counter, Iron Tail, Bounce, Slam

Note: Has used Stardust Powder, resulting in a substantial increase in Potential.

Note: Possesses an exceptionally strong talent for brewing. The Monkey Wine it produces can enhance the strength of Pokémon and has no components harmful to humans, allowing humans to safely consume the wine.

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Looking at the information fed back by Probing Eyes, Julian was somewhat surprised. This Ambipom actually possessed a specialized talent for brewing.

Of course, other Aipom and Ambipom also had brewing talents, but theirs were far too minor for Probing Eyes to specifically highlight for Julian.

And this particular Ambipom's brewing talent was so potent that it warranted explicit display.

[Stardust Powder: Can greatly enhance the Potential of Normal-type Pokémon. Increases the chance of a Blue-grade Potential Pokémon breaking through to Purple-grade by 30%.]

This treasure was undoubtedly a top-tier item for Normal-types.

It could actually boost the probability of breaking through from Blue to Purple Potential, and by such a significant margin of 30%.

Below the Elite-level, the only thing holding a Pokémon back from growing stronger was resources.

Above the Elite-level, the obstacles to growth were both Potential and resources.

And to break through to the Champion tier, one needed not only Potential and resources but also a fair bit of opportunity.

Clearly, this Ambipom had extraordinary luck—obtaining a Normal-type Ultimate treasure that boosted Potential, on top of possessing its own superb brewing talent.

Perhaps its ability to reach the Champion tier had a lot to do with that brewing talent.

High above, Moltres had already suppressed its aura, but the Ambipom below still sensed it, instinctively raising its head to look toward the sky.

"Keen perception."

Julian was a bit surprised. Moltres was flying at an altitude of three to four hundred meters—not particularly high, but with its aura suppressed, to still be detected under these conditions was notable.

This indeed impressed Julian, and his regard for this Ambipom rose a few notches.

And—

Looking at the Dowsing Machine in his hand, it displayed a massive red dot.

This represented an Ultimate Treasure.

Meaning the Ambipom had an Ultimate Treasure in its possession.

And that Ultimate Treasure was, in all likelihood, the Monkey Wine it had brewed.

Earlier, Julian had inwardly dismissed the possibility of it brewing an Ultimate-Treasure-grade wine, but now it seemed he had underestimated it.

"Since we've been spotted, let's head down."

Julian patted Moltres.

"Tres!"

With a resounding cry, Moltres began its descent. As it lowered, the aura it had been suppressing unfurled.

Below, countless Aipom and Ambipom paled in terror, staring fearfully at the Pokémon descending from the sky. Frozen by its overwhelming presence, they couldn't even muster the strength to flee.

The Champion Ambipom's expression also turned exceedingly grim. The aura emanating from Moltres signaled an opponent far stronger than itself.

It had only reached the Champion-level through a stroke of fortune and had always been deeply engrossed in brewing wine, showing little enthusiasm for battle or improving its combat prowess.

Fortunately, it sensed no hostility from Moltres, so it refrained from acting rashly.

Moltres touched down, its aura receding, and Julian hopped off its back.

"Tres?"

Moltres: "So, are we killing the monkey and taking the wine?"

Julian glanced back at Moltres. Since when did this bird become so bloodthirsty?

"We're civilized people. What's with all the fighting and killing?"

After giving Moltres a scolding, he recalled it into its Poké Ball. Accompanied by Metagross and the two little ones, Julian approached the Champion Ambipom.

Even though Moltres had been recalled, the Ambipom didn't feel any less threatened.

If anything… the sense of danger had only grown stronger.

That Metagross—

Its gaze quickly shifted to the silver Metagross. That immense sense of dread was emanating from it.

If it could have exchanged a few moves with the Pokémon earlier, then this guy gave it the feeling that it could be snuffed out at any moment.

But how could that be? It was a Champion-level Pokémon itself. Even the King presiding over the Arena didn't possess the ability to casually crush it.

Was its perception mistaken?

But as Julian and Metagross drew closer, that overwhelming fear only intensified.

"Metagross, that's enough."

Julian called for Metagross to cease its psychic pressure. If this continued, the Ambipom's spirit would collapse entirely.

"Meta~"

Metagross nodded and reined in its aura.

The display just now was naturally a show of force—to give the Ambipom a warning and keep it in line.

And of course, it was for its trainer's sake.

After all, the Ambipom was still a Champion-level Pokémon. If Julian walked too close and it suddenly attacked, it could still cause some trouble.

So Metagross's approach was simple: 'courtesy first, then force.'

It had already shown its strength. So if you still didn't know better and dared to act, it would crush you instantly.

Among the countless surrounding Aipom and Ambipom, the one that had hosted Julian the previous night—thanks to Zeraora—was also present.

At this moment, it was completely dumbfounded.

It had never imagined that the human who had stayed overnight on its territory possessed such overwhelming power.

Now it finally understood why the unruly and proud Zeraora had willingly become this human's Pokémon. So that was the reason.

Moltres, Metagross—each one more terrifying than the last.

If it were Zeraora, it too would be willing to become this human's Pokémon.

After all, most Pokémon were perfectly willing to follow the strong.

Zeraora: 'That's not the reason! The real reason is that this guy's methods are too underhanded!'

Thinking about how such a powerful Pokémon had been drinking with it just last night, the Ambipom suddenly felt pretty proud of itself.

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