Strangely, at that moment, after that realization, I simply closed my eyes to focus on that sensation.
I was drained of a significant amount of my psychic energy, and right after that, I felt a sudden shift in my mind.
It was more like my mind was emptied of all my worries, my fear, my excitement and other thoughts that had distracted me since I came into this world.
Even the horror of not having my phone in my pocket AND with me right now is gone.
Also strangely I think I became aware of everyone around me or more like some point in there and there.
My mind are quick, and I can even sense something moving my body.
( Isn't that Lira who's there ?---she might just looking for a place to sit around me.)
Suddenly i noticed that my psychic energy has been slowly depleting since I've been in this state.
Not drastically, but just enough for me to barely notice it, as like some information about how work my power comes little to little to my mind.
( This might be an equivalent to Meditate I think, but since I have no way to totally verifying it best to avoid making assumptions for now.)
( In any case, I need to take advantage of this time to concentrate and absorb as much information as possible. I don't think my energy will last, so I need to check my pace.)
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{ Disclaimer: What you are about to read is massive lore info-dumping about the general Pokémon universe and Lucas' psychic abilities. If that does not interest you, I advise you to skip it — but do not complain later if something you were unaware of happens.}
{ PS: I will make an adventurer status for him so people can know how strong he is personally, but this is a Pokémon fic, so he won't be able to kill Goliath 1 vs 1. Also, he will not join a Familia — or it will only be by proxy.}
{ Psychic energy is not merely a combat ability: it is a pure mental force, invisible, born from willpower, emotions, and consciousness.}
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{ Psychic energy in rare humans comes from a "Mental Core," an inner source of psychic power. }
{ Unlike Pokémon, humans are generally less powerful, but they offer far greater diversity. Even so, in that regard they still seem weaker — except for exceptionally talented individuals or those who develop through forces of nature. }
{ Among these forces of nature is the Lake Guardian trio, created by Arceus to preserve the balance of the world. Azelf is one of these three legendary beings. In the past, it has been referred to as the "Being of Willpower" due to its role in granting humans the determination to face life's challenges. }
{ Thus, humans blessed by Azelf develop a unique power: Their energy activates when their determination reaches a critical point. The clearer their objective, the more intense their psy becomes — often visible as a vibrant pinkish light. }
{ Their power rests on three pillars:
1 – Concentration: the more stable the mind, the more precise the power.
2 – Willpower: the intensity of desire strengthens the impact.
3 – Controlled Emotion: fear weakens, determination amplifies. }
{ A beginner psychic user can:
– Move small objects (minor telekinesis),
– Perceive emotions (minor telepathy),
– Create slight illusions (for example, hiding their ears). }
{ A master psychic can:
– Protect themselves from a projectile mid-flight (Protect / Light Screen / Reflect),
– Suspend an opponent in the air (telekinesis),
– Penetrate surface thoughts (Confusion / mental shock),
– Materialize a destructive mental wave (Psycho Cut). }
{ However, Azelf does not grant power freely:
If willpower falters, the energy collapses abruptly, causing migraines, dizziness, or even loss of consciousness. }
(In summary, my psychic energy is the manifestation of pure willpower, and under Azelf's influence, it becomes an important ability for me overall.)
(Hmm, well, it seems quite interesting but...)
Suddenly, the world around just shut down and it seems that I have completely use my remaining psy ( alternative for energy physic.)
( Well even so I think that was totally worth it.)
And as calmly regained focus of my sense, which seems strangely weak in some way, I heard someone breathing heavily, really really heavily.
I opened my eyes to check the surroundings, and I felt my world regain lose some color.
I gradually began to feel fatigue, probably due to the prolonged use of my psy. The sensations seemed quite disturbing, if I had to say so.
After a few seconds to collect my thoughts, I looked at the authors of the noise and it was Lira.
Her mouth slightly open, staring intently at me, her slightly bright green eyes seems not to focused.
I was especially surprised by the strong feeling of fascination?------no, more like obsession, she managed to evoke in me as she looked at me.
I don't know if, because of my previous state, aka Mediate, my emotional sensitivity are quite sensitive, or if her feelings are truly proportional to my actual feelings.
But whatever the case, it's a rather surprising situation, and I have absolutely no idea how to react.
I wiped the sweat from my forehead and, with a hint of embarrassment, finally managed to ask.
" Why do you keep staring at me ? Is there something on my face?" Seeing Lira's expression becoming surprisingly stupid for me, I couldn't help but ask.
"....No-your face is fairly perfect It's just that, I think you're very beautiful, and your glistening skin looks kinda sweet so it makes me want to taste it."
"..."
"..." ⊙︿⊙
"..."
I casually got up from my seat and took a few steps back and cleaned my ears as if I had misheard, trying to lighten the mood.
With a shy voice that I don't know where it comes from, I replied.
" Can you repeat please, I think misheard you just right now."
And after 3 second of silence I think her brain are fully roll back.
"N-No, no, no, no, I didn't mean that! No, wait, I don't mean you're ugly, you're beautiful, very bright even though I-I don't know y-you, n-not that I don't want to know you more, I would love that endlessly, no, no, I don't mean------"
"Ahem, ahem, ahem, Sarah, what are you doing here?" Hearing another voice interrupt this question, I felt relieved that somebody had put an end to this rather embarrassing situation. The young man who just pop up look pretty chill, with blond hair with green eyes.
"I've been looking everywhere for you for a while now. Some adventurers arrived at the inn, and I came quickly to get you, I advise you to go quickly,bthey seemed quite aggressive." I heard him speaking to her rather rapidly.
"Oh, bad luck. I'd better get there as quickly as possible since I have the key to the dresser. Well then, Mr. L-Lucas, I apologize for the inconvenience, but I must leave for the moment."
She still seemed quite embarrassed by the situation, so I decided not to bother her further and to move past the previous issues.
"Don't worry about it. Anyway, it's because of me that you're here, so you can go. I'm already grateful enough for what you've done." By being as confident and friendly as possible, she seemed to have regained some composure.
"Then I'll go right away." In the blink of an eye, they began to spread out across the library, which didn't seem to bother the current occupants.
(Well, I spent quite a bit of time here...) While I was thinking, I felt quite hungry, and Ivy should be starting to worry, so I figured I might as well take a quick look around and head back to the inn.
No sooner said than done, I put the books and the map on the counter and told them I'd come back later.
Before I left, I asked for directions to where we could exchange magic stones.
What the man directed me to was one of the village's main pathways. I went down that pathway and came across a building with ladies coming out of it.
"Ah! Hello gentleman !" One of them pointed at me.
"Umm... Hello?" I wasn't sure if I should be considered a gentleman. It prompted me to express my greetings as a question.
"Hello!" She answered my greetings, and they moved away. They didn't seem mind my odd greetings, and seemed surprised but quickly disappear.
I takeout the magic stone before entering the building. The inside of the exchange house was roomy, surely for large man or object.
"Hello, Mr Elf" A middle-aged man said with a cheerful smile.
"Hello" I replied.
( And it seem that i would increase my greeting form.)
"How can I help you?" He still maintained his professional demeanour.
"I want you to exchange these for me." I say, placing all the goblin and kobold magic stones on the table.
"And I want some information in this monsters if possible." Taking out one of the bear magic stone, witch caused the middle-aged man to frown his face.
" Well well well it surprising, a Bugbear magic stone, so for you it a bear type monster that is really faster than it looks. Its strength and defense are on par with a Minotaur but seriously more agile, which makes its base potential to be high among monsters in the Dungeon and pretty well dangerous in Surface to." Seemed accurate.
( So I have some chance to have Ivy executing most of them, even though I have take down one by myself.)
"Excuse me if this question bothers you, but are you an adventurer by any chance?"
"Well I'm not an adventurer, or not yet, but hunting monsters of this level isn't a problem for ( Ivy ) me."
The man seemed surprised and after taking a good look at me and after like if he knows something he 'humm' with a satisfied expression and gathered the magic stones into a tray and carried them away and returned with a sack of coins.
"The total is 16500 Valis" I wasn't expecting this number.
"If it doesn't upset you, could you tell me the price range of the magic stone par monsters."
" Well it depends of the magic stone but take a look at this boards it more like for the reference."
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Monster. Magic Stone. Drop Item.
Goblin. ~ 50. 350
Kobolds. ~ 75. 450
Lizards. ~ 100. 900
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( So roughy about 3600 for the goblin and kobold stone and the remaining for the bugbear...)
" And with 16500 Valis, you can get a week worth of good food. Maybe for 2 week, if you were desperate."
He looks at me seriously from head to toe, before telling me this.
" But it don't look that way, you look like a capable adventurer and you will be hunter to with the good equipment. Perhaps you could make a name by yourself if you could go to Orario." Seing me considering the choice, he continued speaking.
"You can expect to see a wide range of monster, including bandit or much more dangerous individual."
( He confirmed what I thought. This place is really dangerous but it possible to make some money right now.)
Starting tomorrow, I'd make a plan to quickly quit this place.
"Thank you, but I must refuse. I plan to quit the village tomorrow. Again, thank you for the generous offer" I decidedly declined him.
"Ah ok no problem and you could call me Henryk "
"By the way, can I buy a potion with this money?" I asked him.
( Since I now intend to run this place, I'll save the potion and the hyper potion for more critical wounds.)
"They cost 500 valis each." I purchased both of the potions and keep them in my bag.
After saying good bye, I take the another's pathways getting me around a place with several display and use this opportunity to buy some groceries. Worth 2000 valis in food, well I really don't know how much time it will sustain Ivy and me but we will.
After another hour of exploration I take multiple local article for 150 valis and finally return to the inn, were i see Sarah behind the counter with a gloomy face looking at the roof.
I decide take a look at the situation, and before I can draw near her she seemed to take notice of me or sense me and flee in absolute desolation in the door behind the counter.
I didn't think this too much seriously and simply lay down a article a take for her in the counter and go upstairs to my room.
I think at before entering in my room I think I hear a sceam but I think it just my imagination.
------Author Note------
Now i think that i will accelerate the pace to take place in Orario and the plan for mission in another world.
Your choice :
- Pokemon
- Black Clover
- My Hero Academia.
And give me also the objective and the rewards, in two I will make a choice.