Chapter 219: Frost Fairy's Gundam?
Chapter 219: Frost Fairy's Gundam?
Judgment of Light!
It was Arceus' Judgment, a move that struck fear into Naoki's heart as he witnessed its power.
Not only him, but the crowd of Pokemon spectating were also stunned by the display. They looked up at the night sky, where the red-tailed light streaked overhead, reflecting in their eyes.
The move left several craters in the ranch, but fortunately, it was just an empty field with no damage to the property.
The onlooking Pokemon were astonished.
How could this seemingly weak Frost Fairy unleash such a terrifying move?
Even Frost Fairy itself didn't know the answer to this question, standing there dumbfounded for a long moment.
After a while, it snapped out of its daze, looking down at its tiny hands in disbelief.
This power... Did it really come from me?
"Want to try again?" Naoki suggested tentatively.
Frost Fairy blinked and once again used its Finger Wagging move.
Its small finger wagged gently, and amidst the thick white light, a thick beam filled with destructive aura shot straight toward the hole, leaving a barren path.
Naoki instantly recognized the move.
Hyper Beam!
A Normal-type move with a whopping 150 power in the games!
Impressive!
"It's a pity the effect of the pumpkin cookies only lasts for a short 10 minutes and not permanently."
If only the effect could be permanent...
Naoki fell into deep thought, recalling all the dishes he had made since his arrival in this world.
The only dish that seemed to have a permanent effect was the Lucky Pudding he had made for Teddiursa.
So, the question was, could the effect of the pumpkin cookies be made permanent like the Lucky Pudding?
Emotions...
The key lies in infusing emotions into the dish.
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
Seeing Frost Fairy's successful mastery of Finger Wagging and the powerful moves it unleashed, Sister Joy clapped enthusiastically in praise.
Frost Fairy turned to the gentle Sister Joy, its face reddening slightly as it felt a bit embarrassed.
"So, are you satisfied now?" Naoki asked with a smile.
"Mamaa!"
Frost Fairy nodded vigorously.
Naoki thought for a moment and then said to Frost Fairy, "Actually, instead of direct combat, I think you're more suited for a supporting role, assisting other Pokemon."
Hearing this, Frost Fairy looked up, confused: "Mamaa?"
Naoki gave an example, "Take the Salazzle for instance. When they evolve into Salazzle Gigantamax, you can stand on their shoulders and fight alongside them."
"With Salazzle Gigantamax as the attacker, you can use moves like Decorate, Aromatic Mist, Aromatherapy, Assist, and Round on them."
Decorate can significantly boost Salazzle Gigantamax's Attack and Special Attack. Aromatic Mist can raise its Special Defense, Aromatherapy can remove any of its status ailments, Assist can boost the power of its moves.
As for Round... it can lower the opponent's Attack stat.
Naoki dubbed this tactic the 'Gundam Tactic'.
If the Regidrago could ride on the Arctozolt and Spectrier in battle, and if Duraludon could bring two Duralon in battle, then Frost Fairy could ride on the shoulders of Salazzle Gigantamax too.
"Mamaa..."
Frost Fairy's eyes lit up at the prospect, its eyes sparkling with curiosity at this path it had never considered before.
Seeing this, Naoki knew that Frost Fairy was intrigued.
"Well, it's getting late. We should head back and rest."
"Mamaa!"
Frost Fairy returned to its usual innocent and lively demeanor.
The Joy siblings headed to the tavern to attend to the town's Pokemon.
Mudsdale and Alolan Sandslash also tagged along to join in the fun.
Naoki, accompanied by Frost Fairy, returned to the living room.
He placed the contented Frost Fairy back on the cabinet and then checked on Motostoke's injured tail.
"How does it feel now? Does it still hurt?" Naoki asked.
Motostoke swayed its tail gently, carefully assessing the sensation: "Growl."
"That's good. If it doesn't hurt, then get some more rest. I still have some things to do," Naoki said.
Motostoke nodded obediently.
After checking on Motostoke, Naoki returned to the Creamery on the second floor.
He took out the ingredients needed to make the pumpkin cookies from the refrigerator.
Emotions... By infusing emotions into the dish, perhaps he could extend the duration of the pumpkin cookies' effect.
The first time they met, Frost Fairy and Mini Lotus cautiously sized him up.
After living together for a while, Frost Fairy gradually became more familiar and her personality became more lively and cheerful.
After the Salt Stone Treasures arrived, Frost Fairy started to help take care of them like an older sister, playing with them.
The first time they made cream cake together...
On a summer evening, they gathered by the river to watch fireflies...
They lived together, from the spring when everything revived to the autumn when the leaves turned yellow.
They would continue to live together for a long, long time, until the end of their lives.
Naoki imagined himself as an old man, sitting in a rocking chair, reminiscing about the past with Frost Fairy.
It was almost... time.
Naoki opened his eyes and began to make the second batch of pumpkin cookies, his emotions swirling within him.
Thirty minutes later, the oven dinged, signaling the end of the baking process.
Naoki pulled out the baking tray and looked down to inspect the information of this batch of pumpkin cookies.
[Pumpkin Cookies (A)
: Cookies made from pumpkins grown on the farm, infused with the maker's emotions. They are a rustic snack.
Cooking Effect: Lucky Child lv3. When used on a Pokemon, the accuracy of status moves like Sleep Powder, Hypnosis, Stun Spore, and Freeze-Dry is greatly increased. When using Finger Wagging, the probability of using powerful moves is significantly enhanced. Effect Duration: 1 hour.
Evaluation: Delicious cookies created to celebrate the harvest. It is said to bring good luck to Pokemon.]
"As expected, it didn't work?"
Perhaps he had anticipated this outcome, as Naoki wasn't too disappointed with the effect of these pumpkin cookies.
He could sense that the emotions he tried to evoke were too deliberate and forced, not quite there yet.
Unlike when he bid farewell to Teddiursa, where his emotions flowed naturally.
Maybe when something significant happens, like Frost Fairy leaving on a journey or some other special circumstance, he would be able to create it.
Nevertheless, this enhanced effect was already quite impressive.
The cooking level of Lucky Child had increased from lv2 to lv3, and the status move accuracy boost had improved from moderate to large, with the duration extended to one hour.
It could be of some use.
At most, he could tie a small bundle to Frost Fairy's body and fill it with several pumpkin cookies. When Frost Fairy uses Finger Wagging, it could eat one of the cookies.
Early the next morning, after finishing breakfast, Mrs. Dantes called.
Naoki answered, and Mrs. Dantes' gentle voice came through the phone.
"Naoki, I still don't know Motostoke's size. Do you have a measuring tape? Can you measure Motostoke's height and waist for me and let me know?"
That was when Naoki remembered about this, "It was my negligence, I'll measure it now and send it back later."
Mrs. Dantes: "Okay, then I'll wait for you at home."
After hanging up, Naoki found the measuring tape he had bought before from the storeroom on the second floor. Then he found Motostoke and, amidst its bewildered expression, began to measure its height, waist, and the size of the tire-like airbag on its chest.
"Gaao?" Motostoke looked at his actions, confused.
Naoki: "Measuring your height to see if you've grown taller."
Hearing this, Babble also ran over and asked Naoki to measure it.
"Okay, line up, one at a time!" Naoki smiled.
Babble immediately stood behind Motostoke.
Goler then whinnied and stood behind Babble.
Seeing this, Little Sister Ai Guanshi happily trotted over.
She looked at her brother.
Her brother, Big Brother Ai Guanshi, had a hesitant look in his eyes, as if he wanted to maintain his calm and composed butler image, but was tempted to join in.
"Ai Yi..."
The sister gave a helpless call and pulled her brother over forcibly.
Naoki noticed this and couldn't help but laugh.
Big Brother Ai Guanshi immediately put on a stern face, striving to maintain his image as a little adult.
Naoki measured Motostoke's waist while saying with a laugh, "Little sister, your brother has always been like this. The first time I saw you both, he had this same expression."
It hadn't been long since then, so the two Ai Guanshi siblings remembered the scene from back then.
Naoki had come to see them and left them with some delicious snacks.
The older brother Ai Guanshi's face turned even redder.
The younger sister couldn't hold back her laughter at the sight.
"However," Naoki continued, having finished teasing them, "your brother is also very reliable. Thanks to him, I can relax now. Before you two came along, I was busy from morning till night every day!"
Hearing these words, the siblings' eyes flickered.
They could sense a strong feeling of gratitude emanating from Naoki...
Unconsciously, the two Ai Guanshi siblings accepted that emotion through the horns on their heads, and a warm energy filled their bodies.
The little sister Ai Guanshi was delighted to receive her master's gratitude: "Ai Yi!"
The older brother nodded slightly: "Ai Yi."
"Alright!" After collecting Motostoke's data, Naoki patted its head and turned to Babble behind them. "You're next!"
"Ba Mo!" Babble exclaimed excitedly, rushing forward, standing tall and straight with its chest puffed out.
Naoki measured its height: "Hmm, one meter and one, a very sturdy Babble indeed."
A normal Babble's height ranged from 0.7 meters to 0.9 meters, so this Babble was indeed quite large.
In the world of Monster Hunter, it would undoubtedly be a large golden Babble.
"Ba Mo!" Babble cheered happily, then stepped aside.
Next up was Golurk.
This massive Pokemon towered over Naoki, requiring him to look up.
Standing on the sofa, Naoki measured the height of the battle-form Golurk: "Hmm, two meters and sixty centimeters... Amazing! You're the tallest Pokemon on the ranch!"
Golurk proudly exclaimed, "Ah Ga Si!" believing it was also the strongest.
Naoki understood its meaning and helplessly replied, "Yes, yes, such a powerful Golurk, could you please move to the side now?"
"Ah Ga Si!" Golurk agreed, happily licking Naoki, its beloved, before moving out of the way.
Naoki: "..."
He scowled, "You stink of fried pork chops. Go drink some tea to freshen your breath!"
Hearing his beloved Naoki complain about its smell, Golurk immediately drooped its head in sadness and went to the fridge to find some iced tea to rinse its mouth.
The fourth Pokemon to have its height measured was the little sister Ai Guanshi.
Naoki first stroked her fluffy head before starting to measure her height.
"Hmm, eighty centimeters, a healthy size within the normal range. And you're not even a year old yet, so you'll probably grow taller," Naoki commented.
The little sister Ai Guanshi beamed with joy: "Ai Yi~"
Last but not least was the serious-faced older brother Ai Guanshi, who was trying his best to maintain his composure.
"Relax, don't be so tense," Naoki smiled as he measured, "Ninety centimeters, ten centimeters taller than your sister. You're a healthy Ai Guanshi as well. Alright, we're done with the height measurements. You guys can go play now!"
Relieved that Naoki wasn't teasing him, the older brother Ai Guanshi quickly fled the scene. He somehow produced a broom and began sweeping the floor, head down.
Naoki put away the measuring tape and stepped out, only to witness this sight.
Naoki: "..."
Forget it, he decided not to tease him further.
Leaving the ranch in the capable hands of the siblings, Naoki ventured outside and located his Dracovish, ready to pay a visit to Mrs. Dantes' home with his Pokemon.
Just before departing, however, Naoki noticed something interesting.
Not far away, in the grass, Frost Fairy was decorating a Salt Stone Treasure with her Mystical Cream, turning it into a chubby cat.
There were already four Salt Stone Treasures transformed into chubby cats in the empty space next to her.
Naoki watched this scene with great interest.
That move must be Frost Fairy's unique skill, Decorate, he thought.
Decorate, a Fairy-type move, he recalled, increased the user's ally's Attack and Special Attack by two stages in the games. It was an incredibly powerful supportive skill.
It seemed that Frost Fairy had taken his words from last night to heart.
After observing for a while, Naoki turned to his Dracovish and said, "Let's go to Mrs. Dantes' place!"
"Wa Wu!" Dracovish responded, flapping its wings and soaring towards Faraway Town in the distance.
(End of Chapter)
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