Ultimately, it was Natsuhiko who watched too many films in his past life, leading his thoughts to become impure.
Since it was getting late, after a brief chat, Hilona led Natsuhiko to a guest room.
Although it was a guest room, it was quite comfortably furnished.
"If you need anything, just help yourself. There should be food in the fridge," Hilona instructed.
"Alright."
After Hilona left, Natsuhiko released the Pokémon.
Because he realized he had made a mistake.
Drinking coffee in the middle of the night...
But it's fine.
He finally had time to communicate properly with the Pokémon and was ready to discuss the upcoming plans and arrangements.
Originally, he planned to find a place to settle down for a while after returning from Regigigas's alternate space.
But now, it seems that this settling process can only take place at the trial site arranged by the league.
The league's trial this time, although it's also in alternate space, Natsuhiko doesn't plan to crazily gather resources like he did in Regigigas's alternate space, but rather focus on training the Pokémon.
Even though those bigshots are participating in this competition, his expectations are not high, but it doesn't conflict with his training and nurturing of Pokémon.
If he truly can't become a Gym Leader of a particular place, he could buy a piece of land on his own.
"Togetic," Natsuhiko called.
"Chakoi?"
Playing the "Whac-A-Diglett" game with Shuckle, Togetic heard Natsuhiko and quickly hid the "small" hammer behind it, wearing an "innocent" expression.
Natsuhiko smiled helplessly, not intending to reprimand it.
The one with the best relationship with Shuckle is Togetic; Shuckle, usually introverted, can only be cheered up by Togetic.
He gestured.
Togetic obediently came to him.
Natsuhiko held Togetic, gently rubbing its soft wings—it's the place where Togetic feels most comfortable.
"Chakoi—"
Togetic immediately let out a comfortable moan, rubbing its body continuously on his leg.
"How does it feel?"
"Cha~ko~i?"
"Fairy-type energy," Natsuhiko reminded.
Togetic awakened to its Fairy-type in the alternate space, and after returning to the Pokemon Realm, Natsuhiko tested it; its General-Type techniques indeed lost their amplification, and Dragon Energy hardly reacted to it anymore.
Of course, high-intensity and high-concentration Dragon Energy can still hurt it, like Dragapult's Dragon Energy.
Attribute immunity between Pokémon only applies to those with similar strength; if the difference is too great, then anything is possible.
No born Fairy-type Pokémon can be immune to Rayquaza's "Finishing Touch."
Exceeding the threshold of endurance leads to damage.
Togetic tilted its head, carefully feeling.
Fairy-type energy did circulate in its body, but it was less active compared to when in the alternate space.
It communicated its sensations to Natsuhiko.
"Alright, then the main training direction for you next will shift towards the Flying type, be prepared."
Togetic instinctively drooped its head.
"Unlimited food supply."
"Chakoi!" Togetic immediately raised its head, patting its small chest.
'Training? I love it the most!'
Its small eyes sparkled mischievously.
Natsuhiko couldn't help but burst into laughter.
This little guy is just playful, but it's serious enough during training.
Letting it play on its own.
The training intensity for the next two days wouldn't be high, giving them some rest and buffer time.
Even Beedrill and Yujira, who usually gave themselves "extra meals," were explicitly instructed by Natsuhiko not to train on their own.
After high-intensity, high-frequency battles, now is the time to reflect on the shortcomings and mistakes felt during the process and to consolidate them; training doesn't seem as important.
Natsuhiko originally planned to spend ten days revisiting with the Pokémon to strengthen their memories.
Now, it seems a bit rushed.
"Beedrill."
After understanding Togetic, Natsuhiko called Beedrill.
"Buzz."
As Natsuhiko's initial partner, Beedrill is definitely the Pokémon that understands him the most, and is currently the strongest in his team.
If Mega Evolution is factored in, Beedrill can, to some extent, confront Gym Leader level Pokémon face-on.
The amplification that Mega Evolution brings is quite noticeable.
However, Mega Evolution cannot be used as a routine method, especially when this trial is under the league's attention and other trainers are present; thus, relying solely on Beedrill's original strength is a must.
Natsuhiko is most assured of Beedrill.
"Reduce training intensity, and focus most of your attention on your traits, let Ditto accompany you in exploring the weaknesses of different Pokémon, strive to understand each Pokémon we have encountered this time thoroughly."
"Buzz." Beedrill nodded.
This part is familiar to it.
Watching Ditto constantly transform, and it keeps trying to explore.
"Yujira."
"Yongji."
Under the suppression of the newly purchased psychic restraining apparatus, Yujira can no longer use its psychic powers as freely.
Even maintaining levitation in the air poses considerable pressure and difficulty for it.
"Your psychic training has mostly become part of your daily routine now, I won't stop you, just one requirement: stop extra training at night, after this matter, I'll arrange a new training plan for you, including your nighttime."
"Yongji..." Yujira showed an embarrassed look.
It thought Natsuhiko didn't know about its extra training.
But as the trainer who understands it most, how could Natsuhiko not notice its changes?
Both from the perspective of strength growth and psychological growth.
Being seen as "from small to big," Natsuhiko not only pays attention and cares as a trainer but also has much of the "old daddy looking at the child" mentality.
Hoping his child can become outstanding yet not wanting it to be too tired, resulting in a kind of self-contradiction.
"If you truly can't calm down, focus on being a core, on how to fit with other Pokémon, like with Beedrill, Togetic, Doublade, and even others. As a core, not only your strength is tested but also your on-the-spot skills and wisdom, let your wisdom glow like the rising sun."
"Yongji!"
The hope Natsuhiko entrusted, Yujira felt it.
"Doublade."
"Jhe?"
With one eye open, Doublade timidly approached Natsuhiko.
With the other personality of Doublade completely released, its originally cautious side became even more cautious, although it doesn't manifest too much during battles; that's due to its intentional restraint.
If it shows the other personality, then...
"Have you chatted well with the 'other' you as I said?" Natsuhiko asked.
Doublade showed an embarrassed look, hesitating and not knowing what to say.
In the end.
"Jhe....."
'I'm scared of it; it's fierce...'
Black lines appeared on Natsuhiko's forehead.
Being scared of oneself, it's genuinely unique.
"Go have a good talk with 'it;' if 'it' dares to bully you, let it find me, and I'll have a word with 'it.'" Natsuhiko instilled in Doublade earnestly.
"My requirement for you isn't high; just switching smoothly in regular circumstances is enough; it's not difficult, right?"
"Jhe?"
'Not difficult?'
"If really impossible, I'll have to go chat with 'it' myself." Natsuhiko's expression turned solemn, as psychic power emerged from his raised hand.
"Jhe! Jhe!"
'I'll go! I'll go!' Doublade responded quickly.
It understands quite well, ultimately it's itself that suffers.
Natsuhiko smiled, withdrew his psychic power, and waved his hand, "Go, have a good chat."
"Jhe."
Doublade drooped its head, returned to the corner, pondering how to communicate with the "other" self.
Natsuhiko felt he should try learning telepathy.
In this way, even without Doublade, it should be possible to contact and communicate with the "other" it.
If he can effectively control both personalities of Doublade, it will undoubtedly become the sharpest sword in Natsuhiko's hand!
Two swords!
After explaining to Doublade, Natsuhiko's "heart-to-heart" session for the night was nearly completed.
He breathed out deeply, lying back on the bed.
Being a Trainer is truly not an easy task; most of the time, being both a dad and mom...