32 Found the Loophole

Vitality depletion!

'Isn't this a similar situation to the one with Dragonite Mother? What can I do in this situation? Because even I was helpless.' Floyd pondered.

"Floyd-san, do you have any solutions? Because I don't know what to do anymore. Partner, please hold on," Kanraku pleaded as he returned to Blastoise, activating his power.

"Professor… I, I can't do it," Floyd bit his lip and admitted. His points were only 5,800, and the cost of making Full Heal was 9,600. How could he afford it?

(AN: If you remember, the cost of making the Full Heal potion was 11,600 back in Chapter 2. That's because Floyd spends 2,000 points on the recipe, and now he has a recipe, you know that already.)

"Oh, that's right, Floyd, do you still have that potion?" Kanraku suddenly remembered the potion that Floyd had given him.

"Professor, I still haven't mastered that skill. I tried to make it more than 100x, but I only made two. One I used when I almost died, and the last one is the one I gave to you," Floyd lied to him about how he attempted to make it and also about the other potion, which he used on Dragonite Mother.

Floyd could make it now; it would only cost a total of 4,800, but he knew it was useless; he had already tried it with Dragonite Mother, and it didn't work.

(AN: By the way, I updated his given reward in chapter 3, which I added 2 Healing Potions and the recipe. One is when he put on Dragonite Mother, and the other one he gave to Kanraku.)

"But let me think about it," Floyd closed his eyes and inquired in his mind, 'System, can you help me this time? Is there any other way that I can afford with my current points to cure this Blastoise?'

[I have a way, but he's not associated with Dragon, sorry, I can't do it.]

'What? Why didn't I know there's such a rule like that?' Floyd was surprised.

[Did you forget your mission?]

'I know it's breeding dragon, but it doesn't mean I can get some item to heal another type, right?'

[Yeah, but it's already depends on host ability, not system]

'Why? Is it really not allowed?'

[Yes]

'Why?'

[Isn't it obvious? From the beginning until now, most are related to dragons.]

'Then what about the Berries locator, things like 'Full Heal', and methods such as massaging, pokeblock, potion making, berry powder making, pokeball, berry blender, simulation; these aren't related to dragons at all,' Floyd complained.

"Floyd-san, his vitality is still going down. What to do, I don't know what to do. Floyd-san, help me," Kanraku was already panicking, holding his head. His only hope now was Floyd.

"Professor, try this powder," Floyd handed all his healing powder and energy powder to Kanraku to ease his panic, but he knew it wasn't going to work. The only way was to bargain with the system.

"Floyd-san, Arigatou Gozaimasu, please, partner, you must hold on," Kanraku hurriedly administered all the powder to Blastoise.

And then, on the sea, Kanraku's ship and many Wartortles rushed to them. They saw many unconscious people and, most importantly, Blastoise.

"Wartortle" they exclaimed in panic and rushed toward Blastoise.

[Isn't your berry locator for when your dragons need berries to eat? Isn't that Full Heal for curing Dragonite? Aren't the methods you referred to, such as massaging, pokeblock, potion making, berry powder making, and berry blender, so your dragon Pokémon can stay strong, healthy, be fed, and have a good foundation? Your pokeball has a customized function suitable for dragons. And you also have simulation to accelerate your learning so you can treat your dragons better. And now you're telling me they are not dragon-related?]

Hearing what the system said, Floyd became dumbfounded. That's right, how come he didn't notice it? They really were related to dragons. But why did it feel like the system was implying he was a slave that needed to treat dragons better?

All the Wartortles cried as they approached Blastoise, fearing their boss was going to die. Other Wartortles who had healing moves immediately used them. In addition, many Pokémon on the ship, including Chansey, rushed to Blastoise to heal him.

They were saddened to see the big boss of the ship injured; many, including Oddish, Eevee, Meowth, Pidgey, etc., cried.

Swablu, Tailow, and Wingull also appeared, with Swablu's face already flooded with tears, but unable to do anything but watch.

Horsea and Dratini rushed to Floyd, then to the unconscious Axew.

'System, is there really no way? Can you just let me do this, just this time, please, I'm begging you.'

[No!]

'System, are you really that heartless?'

[Host, I'm sorry. The system's 'will' is only for dragons; it was programmed from the start when you appeared. I can't do anything about it, so if you can't convince me that they are related to dragons, I can't do anything about it.]

'Related?' Floyd fell into deep thought.

"Damn it, why? His vitality keeps depleting! Partner, you must hold on, please. Do you remember our dream? I can't do it without you, please, you must hold on!" This was the first time that Kanraku felt so desperate. If he could turn back time, he would have already told Blastoise to directly attack the helicopters.

If the exchange for not killing these people is the death of his partner, then it would have been better for them to die.

"Floyd-san, I'm begging you, please find a way," Kanraku, desperate and crying, kneeled as he held Floyd's legs.

"Professor, I'm also trying to find a way, just please give me more time," Floyd also felt hesitant because it was hard to convince the system.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

'System, can't Blastoise learn 'Dragon Pulse' from a TM? Then he can be associated with dragons, right?'

[Yes, indeed. But sadly, he didn't learn it.]

'What? Then can I buy TM…' He suddenly remembered it seemed he couldn't.

[Host, you already asked me the same question before. Didn't I remind you? The system doesn't produce that item.]

'But it doesn't change the fact that Blastoise can learn Dragon Pulse. Even though he hasn't learned it, Blastoise is still associated with dragons, right?'

[Host, don't force it. It doesn't follow the rules; he didn't learn Dragon Pulse.]

"Floyd-san, can't you do it?" Seeing Floyd unmoving, Kanraku felt disappointed.

"Wartortle"

The other Wartortle knew that Floyd was also capable. Since they couldn't heal it, maybe Floyd had a way.

"I'm thinking, just give me more time. I'm finding a way. Kanraku-san, everyone, do your best to delay it. I promise you, I will find a way," Floyd sincerely told them.

Seeing Floyd's serious look, they knew he wasn't joking, so they nodded, albeit disappointingly.

'System, you mean you're adhering to the rules, right?' Floyd's mouth curled.

[Yes. Indeed.]

'Remember your first sentence when I asked you? It seems you broke your rules,' Floyd pointed out.

[Host, what do you mean?]

'I remember when I asked you if you could cure Blastoise, you said in your first sentence that you have a way, something like that.'

[Wait, let me check. This is what I said, if I remember correctly, "I have a way, but he's not associated with dragons, sorry, I can't do it."]

'Since you're saying he's not associated with dragons, you shouldn't say 'I have a way,' because how can you have a way to cure him if he's not associated with dragons, am I right? Aren't you all just for dragons?' Floyd smiled and said.

[Wait… Host, it seems you're right. That was my mistake. The reason I said that accidentally is that, in my database, Blastoise was really included, but not as a first priority, which are Dragon Types, nor as the second priority, which are non-Dragon types but belong to the 'Dragon Egg Group.' He's in the third priority, which includes Pokemon not associated with Dragons but can learn a few Dragon Moves. I might have said it accidentally.]

'If Blastoise had learned the 'Dragon Pulse' Move, you would have the right to say that 'you have a way.' But since he didn't learn any dragon moves and you answered me like that, it's your mistake. How can you compensate me?' Floyd hoped the system would be fooled by his nonsense reasoning.

[Well, host, you got me this time. Since you found a mistake in my system, I will let you pass this time. The method will be free.]

'Oh, there's such a thing? If I find your loophole, the request can be free?'

[Yes, as long as your request is reasonable and belongs to the topic which was the loophole you found, it's free.]

'I see, I get it. Then can you help me this time?' Floyd sighed in relief.

[Yes, I will do it. Actually, it's simple, and this Blastoise is lucky.]

'Lucky? System, what do you mean?'

[His second ability was semi-awakened; I will show you, but only this time. Originally, I shouldn't show stats if a Pokemon is not related to dragons, but since you outsmarted me, I'll show you. Here it is:]

Pokemon: Blastoise (Burnt State; Vitality Depletion)

Level: 57 ♂

Type: Water

Ability: Torrent (Rain Dish)

Moves:

Advanced Level: Water Gun, Rapid Spin, Hydro Pump, Aqua Jet, Tackle, Protect, Water Pulse

Intermediate Level: Shell Smash, Fake Out, Rain Dance, Flash Cannon,

Beginner Level: Skull Bash, Iron Defense, Aqua Tail

(Genetic Skill: Aqua Jet, Fake Out)

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