Chapter 140

After picking up his phone, Luke composed himself and responded:

Teacher Luke: Thank you, Green.

Green replied: Don't mention it; we should always help each other. (Fist bump)

In "Blastoise's Breeder's Handbook," besides special attacks, physical moves are also covered extensively. Currently, for Squirtle, the most suitable moves are Aqua Tail and Ice Punch.

Green suggested enhancing Squirtle's Aqua Tail to increase its destructive power, along with teaching it Iron Tail through breeding. While this might affect its instant explosive power and speed, Aqua Tail, especially in water, could create a tidal vortex effect.

Luke found this suggestion somewhat amusing. His house was on the brink of collapsing, and they were discussing destructive power. What if Squirtle decided to take a nap and used Aqua Tail?

Green reassured him with a smile, "But, Teacher Luke, don't worry too much. According to the breeding method I've provided, Squirtle can naturally learn these moves without specific training. Plus, you have an Everstone, which is an essential way for Squirtle to accumulate energy."

Luke was taken aback. He hadn't realized that Squirtle had already reached the accumulation stage using Everstone. However, he knew there was no point in dwelling on it now. He sighed and decided to have Haunter train Hypnosis to ensure Squirtle could sleep peacefully at night.

Setting aside his phone, Luke opened the background of ORAS. Thanks to word-of-mouth from previous games, over 3,000 copies of the new release had been sold within an hour. The majority of reviews were highly positive, with only a few negative ones.

"First roaring tiger in the universe" praised the game's simplicity and style, particularly highlighting Eevee's cuteness and the well-crafted hidden levels.

"Roark of Oreburgh Mine" appreciated the author's unexpected knowledge of minerals, speculating on how the author had accurately portrayed them.

This demonstrated Pokemon Studio's continued tradition of deep research and attention to detail. "Plants vs. Zombies" delved into Grass Type Pokémon's abilities and moves, while "Gold Miner" accurately represented various ores, making it a mini mineral science encyclopedia for collectors and solo gamers.

In the chat group, Luke finally managed to catch Gold, who had temporarily commandeered the computer. He placed one hand on Pichu's head and said with the other, "Oh! As expected of Teacher Luke, Pichu, let's play this game together..."

Before he could finish, Pichu emitted an angry growl:

"Pichu! ⚡⚡"

A crackling sound followed, accompanied by Gold's screams, resembling Pichu's Volt Tackle.

A bead of sweat formed on Luke's forehead. He thought, "Hold on... Did I just witness a deadly attack? Is this going to be the end?!"

Luke realized he had nearly forgotten that Gold was the one who had survived Arceus' shock waves. Even though it was a test by Arceus, it was still a bit too intense!

Bea, who could battle Machamp, flip Onix with her bare hands, and effortlessly lift a 999kg Mega with one hand... is it possible that the world of Pokémon is the true realm of martial arts?

Luke wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with seriousness, "Safety first... Maybe let Pichu have a turn playing the game."

Gold responded with laughter, saying, "Haha, these things happen every day!"

Teacher Luke couldn't help but wonder if Gold's definition of everyday life was vastly different from his own.

Luke turned to look at Haunter, Squirtle, and the dozing Eevee with a complicated expression.

"Being a Trainer... is just too perilous!"

In Sinnoh Region's Oreburgh Mine, Roark, wearing a helmet and construction gear, had a modest demeanor. He wiped his muddy glasses, removed his gloves, and shook hands with the man in front of him.

"It's truly an honor to have you visit Oreburgh Mine."

The man in the blue suit and leather shoes didn't mind Roark's rough hands and kindly replied with a slight smile, "I should be the one thanking you, Your Excellency Roark. This place holds many valuable ores."

He looked around, nodding appreciatively. "I'm grateful for the access to these minerals."

Roark chuckled heartily. "Feel free to take as much as you'd like!"

The wealthy businessman had always been generous, and he was well-respected in the industry.

"I appreciate it," Steven said, placing a hand on his chest and bowing gracefully. He then moved to the mining area, squatted down, and examined the rocks closely.

Roark sighed with admiration. When it came to a passion for stones, he couldn't hold a candle to Mr. Steven.

Entering the temporary room of the construction team, several workers were crowded around a single computer, engrossed in a game.

"Come on! Keep digging! Oh, another useless rock!"

"Seriously? A Skull Fossil from Sinnoh? This game has everything!"

Roark admonished them, "Your lunch break is for resting, not playing games!"

The miners turned sheepishly, scratching their heads.

In a place devoid of women but rich in minerals like the charcoal pit, gaming was their only source of entertainment, especially when a new game had just been released and happened to suit their interests.

"Foreman, please don't be too hard on us."

The lead miner chuckled, a hint of inspiration in his eyes.

"We're actually... learning, you know, identifying the appearance of different minerals!"

The workers' eyes lit up, all chiming in enthusiastically, "Yes, yes, we're learning!"

"Look at the scientific pictures of these minerals; it's just like playing a game!"

"The author has a real heart for this, ha-ha-ha!"

Roark shook his head and approached the computer with a stern expression.

"Can't you come up with better excuses? Is this game really that much fun?"

Half an hour later, Steven lifted the curtain of the tent, holding a clear blue stone.

"Mr. Roark, I'll take this Water Stone..."

But no one paid any attention to Steven's arrival; they were all focused on Roark.

"Amazing, foreman! You find valuable stones every time; it's like you never fail!"

"I knew it; the foreman is gambling to see if there are rare items in the ordinary rocks!"

Roark blushed and coughed, "It's just a coincidence! Next time, I'll find gold for sure!"

Everyone held their breath, eagerly anticipating Roark's next attempt.

The room erupted with excitement when Roark successfully found another valuable item.

"Heck, the air around the stone felt suffocated!"

"Of course, our foreman is on a roll!"

Steven leaned closer to the computer, glanced at the screen, and raised an intrigued eyebrow.