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Chapter 112: The Strange Trainer on the Snowy Mountain
Chapter 112: The Strange Trainer on the Snowy Mountain
As Naoki entered Frostwipe Mountain, snow began to fall from the sky, marking the start of the thirty-minute mark of his journey.
White snowflakes fluttered down, cascading from the peak above.
The snow enveloped the entire mountain, transforming it into a silver wonderland as far as the eye could see.
The temperature here was bitterly cold, and the breath escaping Naoki's lips turned to white fog upon contact with the air, dissipating instantly.
Thanks to the hot ramen's effect, the cold-weather gear remained untouched for now.
Due to the ability "Cold Resistance" lasting for 6 hours, Naoki ventured into the mountain wearing only a thin jacket.
Gurldton slowed down, gliding through the air, while Naoki kept his eyes peeled, observing the terrain below.
The entire mountainside was blanketed in thick snow, with the occasional pine tree standing tall amidst the white expanse.
These trees were extremely tolerant of cold temperatures and could thrive even in environments as harsh as negative fifty degrees.
Their trunks were straight and proud, the pine needles a dark shade of green, adding a touch of color to the otherwise monochromatic landscape.
Perhaps due to the inclement weather, few Pokemon roamed these wilds.
At this time, most of the wild Pokemon inhabiting this mountain range were likely tucked away in their cozy nests.
Some might be sleeping, gazing at the snowy landscape outside, or snuggling with their companions for warmth, licking each other's fur.
Naoki thought that he, too, would choose to stay indoors and avoid venturing out in such extreme weather.
Gazing at the endless expanse of white below, Naoki patted Gurldton's back and instructed, "Let's land."
Ice-attribute Pokemon were often white or light blue, blending seamlessly with the snowy terrain, and could easily be overlooked when viewed from the air.
Thus, Naoki decided to explore from the ground.
"Gurldton!"
Understanding its trainer's command, Gurldton immediately descended and landed on the snowy ground below.
Naoki jumped off its back.
The two, a trainer and his Pokemon, trekked through the snow. Naoki's black leather boots crunched with each step, leaving crisp imprints in the snow, while Gurldton's massive form created a trail of footprints.
Turning back, Naoki noticed the charming prints left by Gurldton, resembling those of a dog.
Just then, Gurldton seemed to have spotted something. It alerted Naoki with a gentle nudge.
"What is it, boy?" Naoki asked, looking up.
Not far away, on the snowy ground, something was wriggling.
It was a Pokemon resembling a moth larva. Its body was snow-white, covered in ice crystals, and it was wriggling about, eating the snow beneath it.
"A Snover?" Naoki recognized the Pokemon.
Snover, a dual Ice and Bug-type Pokemon.
He recalled that this species loved to eat freshly fallen, soft snow, and the more they ate, the more their icy spines would flourish.
In reality, Snover had an adorable, round shape, resembling a dumpling.
"Snover won't do," Naoki murmured, shaking his head.
He had ventured out to find a suitable Pokemon to create an ice cellar, and Snover clearly wasn't the right fit, as the ranch couldn't provide enough snow to sustain it.
"Let's keep moving forward!" Naoki declared.
They bypassed the Snover and continued deeper into Frostwipe Mountain.
About five minutes later, Naoki and Gurldton climbed over a small hill and finally spotted another Ice-type Pokemon beneath a snow-covered pine tree.
—A Snoverl.
There were five Snoverl playing energetically under the tree, jumping and frolicking as if engaged in a game.
Suddenly, one of them sensed the presence of strangers.
It turned and saw a human accompanied by a rather intimidating Pokemon.
The red Pokemon exuded a terrifying aura, and the Snoverl was so startled that it jumped back, then turned and scurried away in a panic.
The other Snoverl followed suit, quickly disappearing into the snowy landscape.
Naoki: "..."
Gurldton: "Gurldton..."
With the Snoverl fleeing, Naoki and Gurldton had no choice but to continue their search for other Pokemon.
After walking for about ten minutes, a frigid river came into view, and Naoki finally spotted an Ice-type Pokemon that would be perfect for the ranch.
On the riverbank was an Ice Crag Monster.
It resembled a massive turtle, its body as hard and pale as an iceberg, with amber-hued pupils.
The Ice Crag Monster could release an icy breath, freezing the ground into an icy surface—a capability ideal for creating an ice cellar.
"This is the one!"
Naoki's heart raced as he pulled out an empty Poke Ball from his pocket.
However, before he could approach, the Ice Crag Monster moved.
It took a heavy step forward, entering the icy river, and then submerged its entire massive body into the water.
Like the collapse of an iceberg, its entry caused a giant wave to surge across the river's surface.
They were a group of tiny Snover.
Having witnessed the Ice Crag Monster successfully enter the water, the group of Snover cheered and jumped onto its body.
Once all the Snover had climbed aboard, the Ice Crag Monster began to drift along with the river's current.
Its massive body, floating on the river's surface, resembled a gigantic aircraft carrier made of ice.
Naoki watched this scene, puzzled.
What were they doing?
"Gurldton, follow them and take a look!"
Mounted on Gurldton, Naoki began tracking the group of Snover and the Ice Crag Monster from the air.
The Ice Crag Monster was already drifting downstream, and with its speed, it took them about thirty minutes to finally reach the end of the river.
There, the Padia North Sea lay, where the river flowed down from Frostwipe Mountain and eventually emptied into the sea.
Carrying the Snover on its back, the Ice Crag Monster entered the Padia Sea and slowly drifted away.
Gurldton landed on a mountain peak, watching as the Ice Crag Monster's figure disappeared into the vast ocean.
Tilting its head in confusion, Gurldton let out a curious "Agasi?"
Naoki also wore a baffled expression as he replied, "I have no idea what they're doing either."
Although he could clearly remember the name of every Pokemon, his knowledge only extended this far for those that weren't particularly popular.
He wasn't very clear about their specific ecology and behaviors.
Just then, a voice sounded from behind, providing an explanation for the scene they had just witnessed.
"That's the Ice Crag Monster's migration."
Naoki turned around to see a man in a down jacket, accompanied by a Roaring Tiger, approaching them.
The man curiously stared at Gurldton, circling around it with a look of fascination on his face. "What kind of Pokemon is this? I've never seen anything like it before!"
"Er..." Naoki introduced, "It's called Gurldton."
"Wow, look at those sturdy muscles and its powerful body! So strong and mighty!" The man's eyes lit up with envy. "Please, tell me, where did you catch this Pokemon?"
"......" Naoki wasn't sure if he had just encountered a weirdo.
Sensing the man's peculiar gaze, the man realized he might have been a bit too enthusiastic and quickly composed himself. He coughed lightly and introduced himself, "My name is Ameng, from the Alola region. I'm currently exploring this snowy mountain!"
Naoki's gaze shifted to the Roaring Tiger by his side as he introduced himself, "Naoki, a native of Padia. You mentioned the migration of the Ice Crag Monster. What did you mean by that?"
Ameng explained, "It's a habit of the Ice Crag Monster species. They often carry the Snover across the ocean to find a new place to live."
Naoki pondered this new information.
The distance between each region was vast, and he wondered if the Ice Crag Monster ever encountered any dangers during its journey across the sea, such as storms or tsunamis.
At that moment, Ameng's gaze shifted from Gurldton to Naoki. "I've been meaning to ask, aren't you cold wearing so little?"
Upon hearing this, Naoki snapped out of his thoughts and glanced down at his attire.
He was wearing a thin tracksuit, jeans, and a pair of leather boots.
He paused for a moment before replying, "I'm fine."
"The youth sure has strong endurance!" Ameng's eyes then turned back to Gurldton, and he asked with admiration, "Are you also here to explore Frostwipe Mountain?"
"Something like that!" Naoki replied. "I plan to catch an Ice-type Pokemon here, but I haven't found a suitable one yet. The only Ice Crag Monster I saw has now moved away."
Hearing this, a smile spread across Ameng's face, and he enthusiastically patted his chest. "I can help you with that! I'm very familiar with the Pokemon species that inhabit this area!"
Naoki could sense the man's ulterior motives and narrowed his eyes. "What do you want?"
Ameng's face betrayed his embarrassment as he replied, "Let me take a good look at your Gurldton here. Its muscles are truly impressive!"
"You really like muscular Pokemon?" Naoki asked.
"Absolutely!" Ameng nodded vigorously, flexing his biceps and exclaiming, "Training muscles with Pokemon is one of the most wonderful things in the world! It makes me feel like I've found like-minded friends!"
"......" Naoki couldn't quite understand this behavior.
However, he figured there was no harm in letting the man take a look and exchange some thoughts on muscle training.
So, Naoki nodded in agreement and then asked, "Have you seen any Ice Six-tails or Ice Eevee around Frostwipe Mountain?"
"I haven't seen any Ice Six-tails, but I have seen Ice Eevee! Come with me, and I'll take you to my camping spot!" Ameng offered.
Naoki nodded and followed Ameng back the way he had come.
As they walked, Ameng shared his knowledge about the Pokemon species that inhabited the area.
"Really?" Naoki immediately became spirited.
"Yes! It's right here!" Ameng nodded, exuding a bold aura as he dove into the cave.
Naoki also wanted to take a look, but soon, an angry roar echoed from within the cave.
Shortly after, Ameng scrambled out, looking disheveled, and shouted, "Ah, sorry, Beartic! I didn't mean to disturb your rest!"
Following behind him was a fierce Beartic, baring its claws.
Naoki: "......"
This guy seems a little unreliable.
At this critical moment, the Blazing Roaring Tiger stood in front of Ameng.
Noticing this Pokemon emanating heat, the Beartic's expression turned solemn.
Ameng hid behind the Roaring Tiger and apologized awkwardly, "I'm really sorry!"
Without a word, the Beartic exhaled a gust of cold air and turned back into the cave.
Ameng heaved a sigh of relief. "That was close. The Pokemon here are so fierce."
Naoki silently observed him, contemplating whether he should leave.
At that moment, Ameng noticed his gaze and quickly explained, "I made a mistake, but I assure you, there's definitely an Ice Eevee nearby! My campsite is just ahead, let's go there first!"
Alright, I'll follow and see.
Naoki nodded.
The two continued on their way, and soon arrived at a campsite nestled at the foot of a cliff. A bonfire burned in the campsite, making it look very safe.
Upon returning to this place, Ameng breathed a sigh of relief. He then took out several Poke Balls and threw them out. "Everyone, come out!"
With a flash of white light, a Machamp, a Behemoth, and a Passimian appeared in the campsite.
Naoki's eyes scanned the area, and he saw that all the Pokemon were of the muscle type.
He thought to himself, wow, and then said, "You're still missing a Sirfetch'd and a Throh."
Upon hearing this, Ameng's attention was immediately piqued. "Sirfetch'd? Throh?"
"Hmm?" Naoki was surprised. He looked at the Passimian and the Behemoth and asked, "Haven't you been to the Galar region? I heard that the Champion, Mustard, has a Sirfetch'd. It's also a muscle-type Pokemon. As for Throh..."
Speaking of which, Naoki suddenly realized that it was still early, and he wasn't sure if people from the Alola region knew about the existence of Ultra Beasts.
After a moment of contemplation, he decided not to reveal more information and simply said, "These two are also well-built and are by no means inferior to the Blazing Roaring Tiger."
Ameng nodded and then shook his head. "I've heard of Mr. Mustard, but I'm not very clear about his Pokemon."
He memorized the names of these two Pokemon and decided to inquire about them later.
Ameng took out a Frostwipe Mountain map from his backpack, compared the locations, and then said, "Found it! The Ice Eevee is right here! I have a habit of marking the locations of rare Pokemon on my map! However, that Ice Eevee is very cautious and aloof towards humans, so I think it'll be difficult to catch it."
"It's okay, I want to give it a try," Naoki said. "You know, Eevee is such an adorable Pokemon. Just like you, I also have a goal."
"Oh?" Ameng asked, curious.
"To collect all types of Eevee!" Naoki exclaimed.
Ameng expressed his confusion at this. "What's so good about a Pokemon that's so small and weak? A Pokemon like the Blazing Roaring Tiger, with its imposing stature and formidable strength, is so much better!"
Naoki argued, "It's precisely because of their small and fluffy bodies that they're adorable! They're perfect for snuggling during winter nights, and their cuteness is so satisfying just to look at."
After saying this, Naoki closed his mouth.
He suddenly realized that, to Ameng, he could also snuggle with his Blazing Roaring Tiger, Passimian, and the others.
It seemed that there wasn't much difference between him and Ameng in that regard...
"Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore," Naoki said, deciding to drop the topic.
Unable to understand Ameng's fascination, Naoki simply shifted the conversation. "Tell me where the Ice Eevee is hiding!"
Ameng put the map aside and excitedly said, "Sure, but before that, I want to have a Pokemon battle with you to see whose muscles are the strongest!"
Hearing this, Naoki was taken aback. He glanced at Gurldton by his side and then at the Pokemon beside Ameng, asking, "Are you sure?"
(End of Chapter)
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