I landed in the Pokemon world as a pirate. My Dark-type team helped me rise to League Champion!
Beyond the Martial Realm
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Scattered across the endless ocean'}, {'start': '22.800', 'end': '27.359', 'text': 'are countless islands of varying sizes,'}, {'start': '25.119', 'end': '29.119', 'text': 'accessible only by sea. Some special'}, {'start': '27.359', 'end': '31.199', 'text': 'areas even allow for underwater'}, {'start': '29.119', 'end': '32.960', 'text': 'exploration. The lush vegetation and'}, {'start': '31.199', 'end': '34.559', 'text': 'pleasant climate make this region far'}, {'start': '32.960', 'end': '37.040', 'text': 'warmer and more inviting than other'}, {'start': '34.559', 'end': '38.879', 'text': 'continents. Unexpectedly, this vibrant'}, {'start': '37.040', 'end': '40.879', 'text': 'expanse of water has become a paradise'}, {'start': '38.879', 'end': '42.800', 'text': 'for pirates. Even the infamous and'}, {'start': '40.879', 'end': '44.960', 'text': 'dreaded criminal organization, Team'}, {'start': '42.800', 'end': '46.480', 'text': 'Aqua, runs rampant here, leaving the'}, {'start': '44.960', 'end': '48.640', 'text': "Pokémon League's enforcement teams"}, {'start': '46.480', 'end': '50.399', 'text': 'powerless to stop them. Beyond them,'}, {'start': '48.640', 'end': '52.160', 'text': 'many others, either exiled by the'}, {'start': '50.399', 'end': '53.840', 'text': "league's darker side or voluntarily"}, {'start': '52.160', 'end': '55.840', 'text': 'choosing the pirate life, have joined'}, {'start': '53.840', 'end': '57.920', 'text': 'the fry. On the pirate ship known as the'}, {'start': '55.840', 'end': '60.160', 'text': 'Great Shark, a dozen or so teenagers'}, {'start': '57.920', 'end': '62.320', 'text': 'crowded into the dim, cramped quarters,'}, {'start': '60.160', 'end': '63.840', 'text': 'chatting cheerfully. For them, tomorrow'}, {'start': '62.320', 'end': '65.920', 'text': 'marked the one-year anniversary of their'}, {'start': '63.840', 'end': '67.680', 'text': 'arrival after being sold to the ship. A'}, {'start': '65.920', 'end': '69.760', 'text': 'day that also signified their chance to'}, {'start': '67.680', 'end': '71.760', 'text': 'finally receive their own Pokémon. From'}, {'start': '69.760', 'end': '73.600', 'text': 'initial fear and unease to fully'}, {'start': '71.760', 'end': '75.360', 'text': 'embracing their pirate identity, these'}, {'start': '73.600', 'end': '77.520', 'text': 'youths had long since lost the ability'}, {'start': '75.360', 'end': '79.200', 'text': 'to return to a normal life. Among the'}, {'start': '77.520', 'end': '80.880', 'text': 'excited teenagers, a delicate-l'}, {'start': '79.200', 'end': '82.880', 'text': 'lookinging boy named Hiu leaned against'}, {'start': '80.880', 'end': '85.040', 'text': 'a corner, observing it all with cold'}, {'start': '82.880', 'end': '86.640', 'text': 'detachment. The salty tang of the ocean'}, {'start': '85.040', 'end': '88.640', 'text': 'mixed with the sweat of the youths hung'}, {'start': '86.640', 'end': '90.640', 'text': 'heavily in the air. Heyu frowned'}, {'start': '88.640', 'end': '92.159', 'text': 'slightly. Even after more than a year in'}, {'start': '90.640', 'end': '94.400', 'text': "this world, he couldn't help but think"}, {'start': '92.159', 'end': '96.479', 'text': 'of his past life on the Azure Star. As'}, {'start': '94.400', 'end': '99.040', 'text': 'dawn broke, sunlight spilled across the'}, {'start': '96.479', 'end': '101.119', 'text': 'sea. Heyu rose early, stepping carefully'}, {'start': '99.040', 'end': '103.040', 'text': 'over his still sleeping companions as he'}, {'start': '101.119', 'end': '105.040', 'text': 'quietly left the cabin. He greeted the'}, {'start': '103.040', 'end': '107.280', 'text': 'older crew members on the ship warmly,'}, {'start': '105.040', 'end': '109.040', 'text': 'displaying a maturity beyond his years.'}, {'start': '107.280', 'end': '111.200', 'text': 'Good morning, brother Mitsui. Brother'}, {'start': '109.040', 'end': '113.040', 'text': 'Feritani, your clawer looks stronger'}, {'start': '111.200', 'end': '115.040', 'text': 'than ever. While assisting in observing'}, {'start': '113.040', 'end': '117.439', 'text': 'the waves and wind, a deck hand came'}, {'start': '115.040', 'end': '119.360', 'text': 'rushing over, breathless, to inform him'}, {'start': '117.439', 'end': '121.360', 'text': 'that Madame Meta was asking for him.'}, {'start': '119.360', 'end': '123.280', 'text': 'Heyu quickly bid farewell and made his'}, {'start': '121.360', 'end': '125.439', 'text': 'way to the upper cabin. Along the way,'}, {'start': '123.280', 'end': '127.280', 'text': 'his polite and humble demeanor faded,'}, {'start': '125.439', 'end': '129.039', 'text': 'replaced by his true indifferent'}, {'start': '127.280', 'end': '130.479', 'text': 'expression. It was thanks to his efforts'}, {'start': '129.039', 'end': '132.319', 'text': 'over the past year that he had managed'}, {'start': '130.479', 'end': '134.239', 'text': 'to secure a foothold on this perilous'}, {'start': '132.319', 'end': '135.680', 'text': 'pirate ship. Through careful planning,'}, {'start': '134.239', 'end': '137.440', 'text': 'he not only gained the favor of the'}, {'start': '135.680', 'end': '139.360', 'text': 'crew, but also earned the approval of'}, {'start': '137.440', 'end': '140.879', 'text': 'the influential Madame Meta. Madame'}, {'start': '139.360', 'end': '143.120', 'text': "Meta's quarters were nothing short of"}, {'start': '140.879', 'end': '144.560', 'text': 'exquisite. The luxurious sandalwood'}, {'start': '143.120', 'end': '146.800', 'text': 'furniture and intricate artwork'}, {'start': '144.560', 'end': '149.040', 'text': 'showcased her impeccable taste. Despite'}, {'start': '146.800', 'end': '151.120', 'text': 'the fine lines of age on her face, her'}, {'start': '149.040', 'end': '152.480', 'text': 'graceful demeanor was still captivating.'}, {'start': '151.120', 'end': '154.720', 'text': "While assisting her with the ship's"}, {'start': '152.480', 'end': '156.800', 'text': 'ledgers, Hyu keenly noticed anomalies in'}, {'start': '154.720', 'end': '158.640', 'text': "the ship's finances. Madame Meta used"}, {'start': '156.800', 'end': '160.319', 'text': 'the opportunity to test his loyalty,'}, {'start': '158.640', 'end': '162.160', 'text': 'subtly hinting that during the upcoming'}, {'start': '160.319', 'end': '164.319', 'text': 'Pokémon selection, he should choose the'}, {'start': '162.160', 'end': '166.080', 'text': 'one on the left. Her words left Highest'}, {'start': '164.319', 'end': '168.239', 'text': 'Heart pounding this was the opportunity'}, {'start': '166.080', 'end': '170.319', 'text': 'he had been waiting for. By noon, the'}, {'start': '168.239', 'end': '172.879', 'text': 'scorching sun beat down on the deck. The'}, {'start': '170.319', 'end': '174.160', 'text': 'newcomers stood in orderly rows, eagerly'}, {'start': '172.879', 'end': '176.319', 'text': 'awaiting the moment they had long'}, {'start': '174.160', 'end': '178.000', 'text': 'anticipated as first mate Shin Nagatada'}, {'start': '176.319', 'end': '180.000', 'text': 'delivered a speech. The others were'}, {'start': '178.000', 'end': '181.519', 'text': 'cheering excitedly, and even highest'}, {'start': '180.000', 'end': '183.760', 'text': 'breath quickened slightly. This was his'}, {'start': '181.519', 'end': '185.599', 'text': 'chance to finally own a Pokémon. A burly'}, {'start': '183.760', 'end': '187.200', 'text': 'man in a short-sleeved shirt slowly'}, {'start': '185.599', 'end': '189.200', 'text': 'pushed a small cart to the front of the'}, {'start': '187.200', 'end': '190.879', 'text': 'crowd. It was Brother Gideon. Hey, you'}, {'start': '189.200', 'end': '193.120', 'text': 'thought to himself. The others lowered'}, {'start': '190.879', 'end': '195.040', 'text': 'their heads in silence, avoiding any eye'}, {'start': '193.120', 'end': '197.440', 'text': 'contact with Gudian. Everyone knew that'}, {'start': '195.040', 'end': '199.599', 'text': 'Gudian had spent his entire life at sea,'}, {'start': '197.440', 'end': '201.599', 'text': 'never setting foot on land. His mastery'}, {'start': '199.599', 'end': '203.680', 'text': 'of the waves and winds made him the eyes'}, {'start': '201.599', 'end': '205.599', 'text': 'of the mighty shark. Because of this,'}, {'start': '203.680', 'end': '207.120', 'text': 'the captain held him in high regard and'}, {'start': '205.599', 'end': '209.120', 'text': 'was considering promoting him to the'}, {'start': '207.120', 'end': '210.959', 'text': 'position of third mate. "Yeah, you'}, {'start': '209.120', 'end': '213.040', 'text': 'rookies must be pretty excited, huh?"'}, {'start': '210.959', 'end': '214.799', 'text': 'Gudian teased, but his words only'}, {'start': '213.040', 'end': '216.480', 'text': 'heightened the tension in the air.'}, {'start': '214.799', 'end': '218.000', 'text': 'Following his instructions, the group'}, {'start': '216.480', 'end': '220.080', 'text': 'lined up in the order their names were'}, {'start': '218.000', 'end': '222.000', 'text': 'called to pick a pokeball. Gudian ripped'}, {'start': '220.080', 'end': '224.159', 'text': 'the cloth off the cart, revealing 20'}, {'start': '222.000', 'end': '226.239', 'text': 'gleaming pokeballs. The newcomers eyes'}, {'start': '224.159', 'end': '228.080', 'text': "burned with anticipation while Hey Yu's"}, {'start': '226.239', 'end': '230.560', 'text': 'gaze fixated on the two balls on the far'}, {'start': '228.080', 'end': '232.560', 'text': 'left. Arranged in two rows of 10, the'}, {'start': '230.560', 'end': '234.239', 'text': 'balls looked identical on the outside,'}, {'start': '232.560', 'end': '236.480', 'text': 'leaving the selection entirely up to'}, {'start': '234.239', 'end': '238.640', 'text': 'luck. Whatever Pokémon was inside the'}, {'start': '236.480', 'end': '240.799', 'text': 'chosen ball would belong to its selector'}, {'start': '238.640', 'end': '243.120', 'text': 'with no room for negotiation. First up,'}, {'start': '240.799', 'end': '244.959', 'text': 'Heyu, as his name was called, envious'}, {'start': '243.120', 'end': '246.400', 'text': 'murmurss rippled through the crowd. Even'}, {'start': '244.959', 'end': '248.720', 'text': 'the seasoned pirates watching from the'}, {'start': '246.400', 'end': '250.319', 'text': 'sidelines seemed unsurprised. Hey, you'}, {'start': '248.720', 'end': '252.080', 'text': 'walked to the cart, scanned the choices'}, {'start': '250.319', 'end': '254.239', 'text': 'quickly, and finally picked the ball on'}, {'start': '252.080', 'end': '256.320', 'text': 'the far left of the top row. I hope this'}, {'start': '254.239', 'end': '258.560', 'text': 'brings me luck, he murmured, clutching'}, {'start': '256.320', 'end': '260.639', 'text': 'the ball tightly and silently praying.'}, {'start': '258.560', 'end': '262.720', 'text': 'Next, Nagashima, as names were called'}, {'start': '260.639', 'end': '264.240', 'text': 'one by one, more boys stepped forward to'}, {'start': '262.720', 'end': '266.080', 'text': 'make their selections. Based on'}, {'start': '264.240', 'end': '267.919', 'text': 'information from Madame Maida, the balls'}, {'start': '266.080', 'end': '269.680', 'text': 'on the left were said to be better. Hey,'}, {'start': '267.919', 'end': '271.520', 'text': 'you noted this, watching as a friend of'}, {'start': '269.680', 'end': '273.040', 'text': 'his chose one from the right. He parted'}, {'start': '271.520', 'end': '275.280', 'text': 'his lips slightly as if to say'}, {'start': '273.040', 'end': '276.880', 'text': 'something, but ultimately stayed silent.'}, {'start': '275.280', 'end': '278.400', 'text': 'Soon, all the poke balls had been'}, {'start': '276.880', 'end': '280.800', 'text': 'picked. Hey, you could hardly wait to'}, {'start': '278.400', 'end': '283.040', 'text': 'see what Pokémon was inside his, huh?'}, {'start': '280.800', 'end': '284.639', 'text': "From today on, you're no longer rookies."}, {'start': '283.040', 'end': '286.720', 'text': 'Complete the afternoon assessment and'}, {'start': '284.639', 'end': '288.240', 'text': "you'll officially become pirates. The"}, {'start': '286.720', 'end': '290.080', 'text': 'joy of receiving their Pokémon was'}, {'start': '288.240', 'end': '291.919', 'text': 'short-lived as the newcomers felt a'}, {'start': '290.080', 'end': '293.680', 'text': 'sudden weight in their hearts. With'}, {'start': '291.919', 'end': '295.199', 'text': 'dismissal orders given, the veteran'}, {'start': '293.680', 'end': '297.120', 'text': 'pirates returned to their posts while'}, {'start': '295.199', 'end': '298.880', 'text': 'the rookies remained on deck, enjoying'}, {'start': '297.120', 'end': '300.720', 'text': 'their brief moment of free time. "Come'}, {'start': '298.880', 'end': '302.560', 'text': 'out, my Pokémon!" "Hey," you called out'}, {'start': '300.720', 'end': '304.240', 'text': 'with anticipation. A flash of white'}, {'start': '302.560', 'end': '306.479', 'text': 'light revealed a corefish standing'}, {'start': '304.240', 'end': '308.639', 'text': 'before him. "Huh? Hey, you smirked,'}, {'start': '306.479', 'end': '310.479', 'text': 'secretly pleased. Around him, other'}, {'start': '308.639', 'end': '311.919', 'text': 'rookies began releasing their Pokemon as'}, {'start': '310.479', 'end': '314.639', 'text': 'well, though not all were met with'}, {'start': '311.919', 'end': '316.479', 'text': 'success. Help! Ah! One boy collapsed to'}, {'start': '314.639', 'end': '318.560', 'text': 'the ground, screaming as a Carvana'}, {'start': '316.479', 'end': '320.560', 'text': 'clamped down on his arm, its sharp teeth'}, {'start': '318.560', 'end': '322.880', 'text': 'and powerful jaws causing the others to'}, {'start': '320.560', 'end': '324.720', 'text': 'recoil in fear. To them, Pokémon were'}, {'start': '322.880', 'end': '326.240', 'text': 'supposed to follow commands, not attack'}, {'start': '324.720', 'end': '328.160', 'text': 'their trainers. Hey, you paid no'}, {'start': '326.240', 'end': '329.759', 'text': 'attention to the chaos. He quietly'}, {'start': '328.160', 'end': '331.520', 'text': 'retreated to the back of the group and'}, {'start': '329.759', 'end': '333.280', 'text': 'eventually disappeared from the deck.'}, {'start': '331.520', 'end': '334.960', 'text': 'Moments later, he reappeared in the'}, {'start': '333.280', 'end': '336.960', 'text': 'lowest level of the ship where the'}, {'start': '334.960', 'end': '339.199', 'text': 'rookies usually slept. His heart was'}, {'start': '336.960', 'end': '341.360', 'text': 'full of anticipation. "Come out, my very'}, {'start': '339.199', 'end': '343.199', 'text': 'first Pokémon," he said softly. As soon'}, {'start': '341.360', 'end': '345.440', 'text': 'as the lobster soldier appeared, it'}, {'start': '343.199', 'end': '347.199', 'text': 'waved its claws, its expression full of'}, {'start': '345.440', 'end': '349.360', 'text': 'weariness. Hey, you worked hard to'}, {'start': '347.199', 'end': '351.120', 'text': 'maintain a gentle demeanor as he slowly'}, {'start': '349.360', 'end': '352.880', 'text': 'pulled out a bright blue cube from his'}, {'start': '351.120', 'end': '354.240', 'text': 'pocket. This was a water elemental'}, {'start': '352.880', 'end': '356.320', 'text': 'beginner energy block he had'}, {'start': '354.240', 'end': '358.160', 'text': 'painstakingly saved up for and purchased'}, {'start': '356.320', 'end': '360.800', 'text': 'from Brother Gution. Squatting down'}, {'start': '358.160', 'end': '363.039', 'text': 'slowly, Hu smiled and said, "Come on,'}, {'start': '360.800', 'end': '364.960', 'text': 'lobster soldier. Have a taste. You must'}, {'start': '363.039', 'end': '366.960', 'text': 'be starving, right?" He used food as a'}, {'start': '364.960', 'end': '368.400', 'text': 'means to tame the lobster soldier as he'}, {'start': '366.960', 'end': '370.639', 'text': 'had no other choice in the current'}, {'start': '368.400', 'end': '372.800', 'text': 'situation. Seeing the half-mel lobster'}, {'start': '370.639', 'end': '374.720', 'text': 'soldier with its massive claws, Heyu'}, {'start': '372.800', 'end': '376.800', 'text': 'dismissed the idea of using force to'}, {'start': '374.720', 'end': '379.039', 'text': 'subdue it. The lobster soldier fixated'}, {'start': '376.800', 'end': '381.280', 'text': 'on the enticingly fragrant blue cube.'}, {'start': '379.039', 'end': '383.360', 'text': 'Eventually, its hunger for food overcame'}, {'start': '381.280', 'end': '385.280', 'text': 'its fear of the unknown. With swift'}, {'start': '383.360', 'end': '387.039', 'text': 'movements, it grabbed the energy block'}, {'start': '385.280', 'end': '389.120', 'text': 'with its claw and popped it into its'}, {'start': '387.039', 'end': '391.360', 'text': 'mouth, letting out a satisfied sound as'}, {'start': '389.120', 'end': '393.120', 'text': 'it savored the taste. Seeing this, hey,'}, {'start': '391.360', 'end': '395.120', 'text': "you flashed a confident smile. Don't"}, {'start': '393.120', 'end': '397.039', 'text': 'worry, lobster soldier. I have more of'}, {'start': '395.120', 'end': '398.880', 'text': 'these. As long as you listen to me,'}, {'start': '397.039', 'end': '400.880', 'text': "you'll never run out of energy blocks in"}, {'start': '398.880', 'end': '402.560', 'text': 'the future. He painted a picture of a'}, {'start': '400.880', 'end': '404.240', 'text': 'promising future, and the lobster'}, {'start': '402.560', 'end': '406.160', 'text': 'soldier looked at him with admiration.'}, {'start': '404.240', 'end': '408.000', 'text': 'In its heart, it thought, "I will never'}, {'start': '406.160', 'end': '410.240', 'text': "surrender unless there's free food and"}, {'start': '408.000', 'end': '412.880', 'text': 'lodging." The lobster soldier excitedly'}, {'start': '410.240', 'end': '414.880', 'text': 'waved its claws. Its spirit ignited. One'}, {'start': '412.880', 'end': '416.560', 'text': 'day we<unk>ll surely conquer the world.'}, {'start': '414.880', 'end': '418.160', 'text': 'Heyu<unk>s mouth was getting dry from'}, {'start': '416.560', 'end': '420.160', 'text': 'all the talking, but seeing the'}, {'start': '418.160', 'end': '422.240', 'text': "admiration in the lobster soldier's eyes"}, {'start': '420.160', 'end': '423.759', 'text': 'only made him more hopeful. Lobster'}, {'start': '422.240', 'end': '426.080', 'text': 'soldier, show me one of your special'}, {'start': '423.759', 'end': '428.319', 'text': 'moves. Just be careful not to damage the'}, {'start': '426.080', 'end': '430.400', 'text': "ship's cabin. Heyu commanded, beginning"}, {'start': '428.319', 'end': '432.240', 'text': 'to assert his authority as a trainer.'}, {'start': '430.400', 'end': '434.720', 'text': "The lobster soldier's body emitted a"}, {'start': '432.240', 'end': '436.639', 'text': 'white sheen, prompting Hey to exclaim,'}, {'start': '434.720', 'end': '438.400', 'text': '"That\'s Harden." Hearing its trainer\'s'}, {'start': '436.639', 'end': '440.400', 'text': 'words, the lobster soldier raised its'}, {'start': '438.400', 'end': '442.720', 'text': 'claw and snapped it shut with force.'}, {'start': '440.400', 'end': '444.560', 'text': 'Hey, you praised. Not bad. Not bad.'}, {'start': '442.720', 'end': '446.000', 'text': "You've got talent. Hey, you didn't hold"}, {'start': '444.560', 'end': '447.360', 'text': 'back on compliments for the lobster'}, {'start': '446.000', 'end': '449.120', 'text': 'soldier, even though the move it'}, {'start': '447.360', 'end': '451.120', 'text': 'performed was just a basic one. The'}, {'start': '449.120', 'end': '453.440', 'text': 'lobster soldier jumped around excitedly'}, {'start': '451.120', 'end': '455.520', 'text': 'and opened its claws, releasing a flurry'}, {'start': '453.440', 'end': '457.520', 'text': 'of waterblue bubbles. Hey, you swatted'}, {'start': '455.520', 'end': '459.360', 'text': 'the bubbles away and thought to himself,'}, {'start': '457.520', 'end': '461.440', 'text': '"This must be bubble. If it were bubble'}, {'start': '459.360', 'end': '463.199', 'text': 'beam, it would be much stronger." For'}, {'start': '461.440', 'end': '465.120', 'text': 'now, the moves the lobster soldier had'}, {'start': '463.199', 'end': '467.199', 'text': 'mastered were bubble, vice grip, and'}, {'start': '465.120', 'end': '468.880', 'text': 'harden. The lobster soldier let out two'}, {'start': '467.199', 'end': '470.880', 'text': 'eager cries, trying to catch Hei'}, {'start': '468.880', 'end': '472.800', 'text': 'Yi<unk>s attention. Following its lead,'}, {'start': '470.880', 'end': '474.720', 'text': 'Heyu saw the lobster soldier enveloped'}, {'start': '472.800', 'end': '476.800', 'text': 'in flowing water, assuming a diving'}, {'start': '474.720', 'end': '478.879', 'text': 'posture. Just as Hey Ya<unk>s excitement'}, {'start': '476.800', 'end': '481.599', 'text': 'peaked. The water slowly dissipated. The'}, {'start': '478.879', 'end': '483.520', 'text': 'move had failed. Despite this, Heyu was'}, {'start': '481.599', 'end': '485.919', 'text': 'thrilled. It was clearly an inherited'}, {'start': '483.520', 'end': '488.479', 'text': 'move, resembling a water jet attack.'}, {'start': '485.919', 'end': '490.720', 'text': 'Aqua Jet, not bad. Not bad. Lobster'}, {'start': '488.479', 'end': '492.720', 'text': "soldier, you've got real potential. Hey,"}, {'start': '490.720', 'end': '495.199', 'text': "you exclaimed joyfully. Together, we'll"}, {'start': '492.720', 'end': '497.120', 'text': 'achieve greatness someday. He continued'}, {'start': '495.199', 'end': '499.120', 'text': 'to describe a bright future, and the'}, {'start': '497.120', 'end': '501.039', 'text': 'lobster soldier listened intently, its'}, {'start': '499.120', 'end': '502.639', 'text': "enthusiasm soaring. What it hadn't"}, {'start': '501.039', 'end': '504.400', 'text': 'revealed to its new master was that'}, {'start': '502.639', 'end': '506.319', 'text': 'there was still one technique lingering'}, {'start': '504.400', 'end': '508.400', 'text': 'in his mind. Yet, it remained impossible'}, {'start': '506.319', 'end': '510.000', 'text': 'to execute. That technique was far too'}, {'start': '508.400', 'end': '512.159', 'text': 'bizarre. It required performing a'}, {'start': '510.000', 'end': '514.159', 'text': 'peculiar dance. Hey, you felt puzzled as'}, {'start': '512.159', 'end': '516.080', 'text': 'time slipped away unnoticed. Before'}, {'start': '514.159', 'end': '517.680', 'text': 'long, the morning had passed, and it was'}, {'start': '516.080', 'end': '519.440', 'text': 'time for the afternoon assessment of the'}, {'start': '517.680', 'end': '521.039', 'text': 'newcomers. The deck was once again'}, {'start': '519.440', 'end': '522.479', 'text': 'filled with a group of young boys,'}, {'start': '521.039', 'end': '524.560', 'text': 'though one seemed to be missing this'}, {'start': '522.479', 'end': '526.000', 'text': "time. Heyu's gaze fell upon a faint"}, {'start': '524.560', 'end': '528.080', 'text': "blood stain on the deck that hadn't"}, {'start': '526.000', 'end': '529.839', 'text': 'fully disappeared despite being cleaned.'}, {'start': '528.080', 'end': '531.360', 'text': 'The reddish mark lingered a silent'}, {'start': '529.839', 'end': '533.839', 'text': 'reminder of the boy defeated by the'}, {'start': '531.360', 'end': '535.839', 'text': 'sharpedo. Heyu silently reflected, it'}, {'start': '533.839', 'end': '537.680', 'text': "seemed that boy hadn't survived. As the"}, {'start': '535.839', 'end': '539.760', 'text': 'assessment began, the same officer,'}, {'start': '537.680', 'end': '541.600', 'text': 'Nagata Shin, was in charge. He'}, {'start': '539.760', 'end': '543.600', 'text': 'announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, it\'s'}, {'start': '541.600', 'end': '545.680', 'text': 'unfortunate that one boy failed to tame'}, {'start': '543.600', 'end': '547.519', 'text': 'even a single Pokémon and has already'}, {'start': '545.680', 'end': '549.760', 'text': 'departed." Before the crowd could fully'}, {'start': '547.519', 'end': '552.160', 'text': "process the somber news, Nagata Shin's"}, {'start': '549.760', 'end': '553.680', 'text': 'tone shifted sharply. However, I believe'}, {'start': '552.160', 'end': '555.920', 'text': "this afternoon's assessment will see"}, {'start': '553.680', 'end': '557.279', 'text': 'even more of you eliminated. His words'}, {'start': '555.920', 'end': '558.880', 'text': 'startled everyone. Though the'}, {'start': '557.279', 'end': '561.200', 'text': 'consequences of elimination remained'}, {'start': '558.880', 'end': '563.040', 'text': 'unclear, his tone left no doubt that it'}, {'start': '561.200', 'end': '565.440', 'text': 'would not end well. All right, bring'}, {'start': '563.040', 'end': '567.279', 'text': "them up. With Nagatin's command, several"}, {'start': '565.440', 'end': '569.360', 'text': 'seasoned pirates carried cages onto the'}, {'start': '567.279', 'end': '571.279', 'text': 'deck. Inside the cages were various'}, {'start': '569.360', 'end': '573.200', 'text': 'Pokémon, their hissing and growling'}, {'start': '571.279', 'end': '575.680', 'text': 'filling the air. Familiar creatures from'}, {'start': '573.200', 'end': '577.600', 'text': 'the Hoen region like Zigzagun, Wormple,'}, {'start': '575.680', 'end': '580.080', 'text': 'and Tailo were among them. "Your task'}, {'start': '577.600', 'end': '581.920', 'text': 'today is to kill them," Nagatin declared'}, {'start': '580.080', 'end': '583.839', 'text': 'before promptly leaving, showing no'}, {'start': '581.920', 'end': '585.360', 'text': 'further concern for the newcomers. The'}, {'start': '583.839', 'end': '587.200', 'text': 'veteran pirates watched the scene with'}, {'start': '585.360', 'end': '588.880', 'text': 'amusement, even placing bets on who'}, {'start': '587.200', 'end': '590.560', 'text': 'would stand out first. "I\'ll bet a'}, {'start': '588.880', 'end': '592.399', 'text': "bottle of beer. I'm putting up three"}, {'start': '590.560', 'end': '594.160', 'text': 'packs of cigarettes." "Wo, you\'re going'}, {'start': '592.399', 'end': '596.320', 'text': "all in. That'll cost you the whole"}, {'start': '594.160', 'end': '598.080', 'text': 'month\'s stash." Yeah, especially since'}, {'start': '596.320', 'end': '600.160', 'text': "we won't dock for resupply for over a"}, {'start': '598.080', 'end': '601.920', 'text': 'month. Nearly all the pirates placed'}, {'start': '600.160', 'end': '603.760', 'text': 'their bets on their favorite boys, with'}, {'start': '601.920', 'end': '605.839', 'text': 'Heiu unsurprisingly drawing the most'}, {'start': '603.760', 'end': '607.760', 'text': 'wagers. Heyu stared intently at the'}, {'start': '605.839', 'end': '610.000', 'text': 'Pokémon in the cages, his resolve'}, {'start': '607.760', 'end': '612.080', 'text': 'unwavering. Around him, the other boys'}, {'start': '610.000', 'end': '613.440', 'text': 'trembled with fear, too scared to step'}, {'start': '612.080', 'end': '615.440', 'text': 'forward. Though they had been trained'}, {'start': '613.440', 'end': '617.600', 'text': 'for a year, it mostly involved menial'}, {'start': '615.440', 'end': '619.040', 'text': 'tasks and survival skills at sea. This'}, {'start': '617.600', 'end': '621.360', 'text': 'was their first time being ordered to'}, {'start': '619.040', 'end': '623.279', 'text': 'kill. As the tense standoff dragged on,'}, {'start': '621.360', 'end': '624.880', 'text': 'Heyu slowly pulled out a pokeball and'}, {'start': '623.279', 'end': '627.040', 'text': 'released his corfish. The small'}, {'start': '624.880', 'end': '628.800', 'text': 'crustation darted forward and swiftly'}, {'start': '627.040', 'end': '631.120', 'text': 'snapped the Wormple to death with its'}, {'start': '628.800', 'end': '632.959', 'text': "claws. Heyu's voice was cold, his"}, {'start': '631.120', 'end': '635.040', 'text': 'expression emotionless. The corfish'}, {'start': '632.959', 'end': '637.200', 'text': 'hesitated for a brief moment, glancing'}, {'start': '635.040', 'end': '638.880', 'text': 'back at its master with uncertainty, but'}, {'start': '637.200', 'end': '640.800', 'text': 'ultimately it dared not defy the'}, {'start': '638.880', 'end': '642.880', 'text': 'command. It waddled to the cage on its'}, {'start': '640.800', 'end': '645.200', 'text': 'six short legs, raising its proud'}, {'start': '642.880', 'end': '647.279', 'text': 'pincers. A milky white energy began to'}, {'start': '645.200', 'end': '649.680', 'text': 'gather, merging slowly as the Wormple'}, {'start': '647.279', 'end': '652.800', 'text': "looked on in terror. Snap! The Wormple's"}, {'start': '649.680', 'end': '654.560', 'text': 'life forcebed away. "Haha! I won! I won!'}, {'start': '652.800', 'end': '656.480', 'text': 'hand over the cigarettes. One of the'}, {'start': '654.560', 'end': '658.480', 'text': 'seasoned pirates laughed, mocking the'}, {'start': '656.480', 'end': '660.399', 'text': 'scene without restraint. Heyu withdrew'}, {'start': '658.480', 'end': '662.880', 'text': 'his corfish and quietly returned to the'}, {'start': '660.399', 'end': '664.640', 'text': 'line, remaining silent. Gradually, other'}, {'start': '662.880', 'end': '666.399', 'text': 'boys stepped forward, their voices'}, {'start': '664.640', 'end': '668.560', 'text': 'trembling as they commanded the Pokémon'}, {'start': '666.399', 'end': '670.480', 'text': 'they had only just begun to bond with.'}, {'start': '668.560', 'end': '672.079', 'text': 'Some succeeded while others failed.'}, {'start': '670.480', 'end': '673.680', 'text': 'Those who failed had their poke balls'}, {'start': '672.079', 'end': '675.920', 'text': 'confiscated and were demoted to the'}, {'start': '673.680', 'end': '678.160', 'text': 'lowest ranks, destined to perform menial'}, {'start': '675.920', 'end': '679.519', 'text': 'tasks. To the pirates, only those who'}, {'start': '678.160', 'end': '681.440', 'text': 'completed the challenge were deemed'}, {'start': '679.519', 'end': '683.920', 'text': 'worthy of being one of their own. No,'}, {'start': '681.440', 'end': '685.839', 'text': 'no, no. Please give me another chance.'}, {'start': '683.920', 'end': '688.160', 'text': "The boy's voice trembled, filled with"}, {'start': '685.839', 'end': '689.920', 'text': 'desperation. At that moment, a pirate'}, {'start': '688.160', 'end': '692.160', 'text': 'stepped forward and shouted angrily,'}, {'start': '689.920', 'end': '694.160', 'text': '"Looking to die! Are you?" He kicked the'}, {'start': '692.160', 'end': '696.640', 'text': 'boy away with force. Suddenly, a'}, {'start': '694.160', 'end': '698.560', 'text': 'ferocious ironclaw lobster emerged, its'}, {'start': '696.640', 'end': '700.720', 'text': 'massive pincers rising slowly before'}, {'start': '698.560', 'end': '702.720', 'text': 'slamming down with a brutal blow. In an'}, {'start': '700.720', 'end': '704.560', 'text': "instant, the boy's head was crushed,"}, {'start': '702.720', 'end': '707.040', 'text': 'brain matter splattering everywhere,'}, {'start': '704.560', 'end': '708.800', 'text': 'blood gushing uncontrollably. "Ah!" the'}, {'start': '707.040', 'end': '710.640', 'text': 'newcomers screamed in terror. The'}, {'start': '708.800', 'end': '712.560', 'text': 'ironclawed lobster turned to glance at'}, {'start': '710.640', 'end': '714.880', 'text': 'them, its fierce gaze freezing them in'}, {'start': '712.560', 'end': '716.640', 'text': 'place. Terrified, they shrank back into'}, {'start': '714.880', 'end': '719.120', 'text': 'silence like a group of cowering'}, {'start': '716.640', 'end': '721.120', 'text': 'quailes. Heads hung low. Black feather'}, {'start': '719.120', 'end': '723.360', 'text': 'silently observed the headless corpse,'}, {'start': '721.120', 'end': '725.440', 'text': 'thinking to himself. Here, the least'}, {'start': '723.360', 'end': '727.440', 'text': 'valuable thing is a human life.'}, {'start': '725.440', 'end': '729.200', 'text': 'Eventually, the lifeless body sank'}, {'start': '727.440', 'end': '731.360', 'text': 'slowly into the ocean, becoming'}, {'start': '729.200', 'end': '733.279', 'text': 'nourishment for the boundless sea. That'}, {'start': '731.360', 'end': '735.120', 'text': 'night, in the lowered deck of the ship,'}, {'start': '733.279', 'end': '736.880', 'text': 'the boys chattered excitedly about the'}, {'start': '735.120', 'end': '738.720', 'text': 'wonders of elves. While no one mentioned'}, {'start': '736.880', 'end': '740.720', 'text': 'the death from earlier in the day, as if'}, {'start': '738.720', 'end': '742.320', 'text': 'it were a forbidden topic. Black Feather'}, {'start': '740.720', 'end': '743.839', 'text': 'wandered through the dining room, his'}, {'start': '742.320', 'end': '745.680', 'text': 'eyes scanning the room as though'}, {'start': '743.839', 'end': '747.279', 'text': 'searching for something. Suddenly, his'}, {'start': '745.680', 'end': '749.120', 'text': 'gaze brightened. He picked up two'}, {'start': '747.279', 'end': '751.040', 'text': 'bottles of wine and approached Gudian.'}, {'start': '749.120', 'end': '753.120', 'text': '"Brother Gudian, I\'ve come to drink with'}, {'start': '751.040', 'end': '755.120', 'text': 'you," he said, setting the bottles on'}, {'start': '753.120', 'end': '756.800', 'text': 'the table. Noticing the lavish spread of'}, {'start': '755.120', 'end': '758.959', 'text': "food, he couldn't help but comment."}, {'start': '756.800', 'end': '760.959', 'text': '"Brother Gudian, you truly live up to'}, {'start': '758.959', 'end': '763.040', 'text': 'your reputation as the eyes of the great'}, {'start': '760.959', 'end': '765.120', 'text': 'shark." The captain clearly values you'}, {'start': '763.040', 'end': '767.200', 'text': 'look at this feast. Good chuckled at the'}, {'start': '765.120', 'end': '769.120', 'text': 'young man before him and said, "No need'}, {'start': '767.200', 'end': '770.959', 'text': 'to be polite, brother Black Feather.'}, {'start': '769.120', 'end': '773.120', 'text': 'Help yourself." The two unccorked their'}, {'start': '770.959', 'end': '775.200', 'text': 'bottles and drank heartily, exchanging'}, {'start': '773.120', 'end': '777.519', 'text': 'information and stories. On the resource'}, {'start': '775.200', 'end': '779.600', 'text': 'scarce sea, wine was a rare luxury and'}, {'start': '777.519', 'end': '782.000', 'text': 'one of the best ways for men to bond.'}, {'start': '779.600', 'end': '784.079', 'text': 'Brother Gudian said, his tone slightly'}, {'start': '782.000', 'end': '786.000', 'text': 'slurred from the alcohol. Has Lady Ma'}, {'start': '784.079', 'end': '787.839', 'text': "been particularly busy lately? I haven't"}, {'start': '786.000', 'end': '789.839', 'text': 'seen her around. His words carried a'}, {'start': '787.839', 'end': '791.519', 'text': 'probing undertone. Black feathers eyes'}, {'start': '789.839', 'end': '793.360', 'text': 'flickered with alertness. Could he be'}, {'start': '791.519', 'end': '795.600', 'text': 'scheming something? Not really. Lady'}, {'start': '793.360', 'end': '797.200', 'text': 'Maida is just Black Feather trailed off'}, {'start': '795.600', 'end': '799.120', 'text': 'vaguely, quickly steering the'}, {'start': '797.200', 'end': '801.120', 'text': 'conversation in another direction. As'}, {'start': '799.120', 'end': '803.360', 'text': 'time passed, the dining room gradually'}, {'start': '801.120', 'end': '805.600', 'text': 'emptied, leaving only a few stragglers'}, {'start': '803.360', 'end': '807.519', 'text': 'behind. By now, both Black Feather and'}, {'start': '805.600', 'end': '809.360', 'text': 'Gudian were heavily intoxicated,'}, {'start': '807.519', 'end': '811.120', 'text': 'staggering as they left the room,'}, {'start': '809.360', 'end': '813.200', 'text': 'supporting each other as they walked. At'}, {'start': '811.120', 'end': '815.360', 'text': 'their parting, Gudian thumped his chest'}, {'start': '813.200', 'end': '817.360', 'text': 'and promised, "Brother, if you ever run'}, {'start': '815.360', 'end': '819.040', 'text': 'into trouble or need help, just come to'}, {'start': '817.360', 'end': '820.639', 'text': "me. They'll take care of everything for"}, {'start': '819.040', 'end': '822.240', 'text': 'you." He patted Black Feather on the'}, {'start': '820.639', 'end': '824.240', 'text': 'shoulder before turning and walking'}, {'start': '822.240', 'end': '826.240', 'text': "away. Black Feather watched Gudian's"}, {'start': '824.240', 'end': '828.399', 'text': 'retreating figure, a strange expression'}, {'start': '826.240', 'end': '830.399', 'text': 'crossing his face. Unbeknownst to Black'}, {'start': '828.399', 'end': '832.560', 'text': 'Feather, after he left, the seemingly'}, {'start': '830.399', 'end': '834.320', 'text': 'drunk Gudian was now walking with steady'}, {'start': '832.560', 'end': '836.639', 'text': 'steps, his face devoid of any'}, {'start': '834.320', 'end': '838.639', 'text': 'intoxication. Inwardly, Gudian was'}, {'start': '836.639', 'end': '839.920', 'text': 'plotting. With my skills and experience,'}, {'start': '838.639', 'end': '841.839', 'text': 'combined with my reconnaissance'}, {'start': '839.920', 'end': '843.839', 'text': 'abilities at sea, I might just have a'}, {'start': '841.839', 'end': '845.440', 'text': 'shot at becoming the third mate. His'}, {'start': '843.839', 'end': '847.360', 'text': 'decision to befriend Black Feather was a'}, {'start': '845.440', 'end': '849.680', 'text': 'calculated one. New Black Feather had'}, {'start': '847.360', 'end': '851.360', 'text': 'the ear of Lady Maida. If Black Feather'}, {'start': '849.680', 'end': '853.199', 'text': 'could speak on his behalf at a critical'}, {'start': '851.360', 'end': '854.480', 'text': 'moment, his chances of success in the'}, {'start': '853.199', 'end': '856.800', 'text': 'competition would increase'}, {'start': '854.480', 'end': '858.959', 'text': 'significantly. The sun rose in the east'}, {'start': '856.800', 'end': '860.800', 'text': 'and the sea breeze was biting. Endless'}, {'start': '858.959', 'end': '863.199', 'text': 'waves crashed against the rocks, sending'}, {'start': '860.800', 'end': '864.959', 'text': 'up sprays of foam. Watertype Pokémon'}, {'start': '863.199', 'end': '866.639', 'text': 'poked their heads out, basking in the'}, {'start': '864.959', 'end': '869.120', 'text': 'beauty of the early morning. Over the'}, {'start': '866.639', 'end': '871.040', 'text': 'horizon, wing soared across the sky'}, {'start': '869.120', 'end': '873.040', 'text': 'while a majestic pirate ship cut through'}, {'start': '871.040', 'end': '875.199', 'text': 'the waves. The ship was massive and'}, {'start': '873.040', 'end': '877.440', 'text': 'sturdy, its jet black hull emlazed with'}, {'start': '875.199', 'end': '879.360', 'text': 'the fearsome insignia of a giant shark,'}, {'start': '877.440', 'end': '881.199', 'text': 'a symbol that struck terror into all who'}, {'start': '879.360', 'end': '883.760', 'text': 'dared to cross its path, the infamous'}, {'start': '881.199', 'end': '885.519', 'text': 'mega shark. On the deck, burly pirates'}, {'start': '883.760', 'end': '887.680', 'text': 'patrolled diligently, ensuring the'}, {'start': '885.519', 'end': '889.360', 'text': "ship's smooth operation. Their faces"}, {'start': '887.680', 'end': '891.199', 'text': 'bore scars that made them look fierce'}, {'start': '889.360', 'end': '892.720', 'text': 'and cunning, and some had thick beards'}, {'start': '891.199', 'end': '894.800', 'text': 'with eyes gleaming with untamed'}, {'start': '892.720', 'end': '896.800', 'text': 'wildness. In stark contrast to these'}, {'start': '894.800', 'end': '899.199', 'text': 'hardened men stood a group of young boys'}, {'start': '896.800', 'end': '901.360', 'text': 'with fresh unweathered faces, busy'}, {'start': '899.199', 'end': '903.519', 'text': 'commanding their newly acquired Pokémon.'}, {'start': '901.360', 'end': '906.480', 'text': 'Among them, hey directed his corfish to'}, {'start': '903.519', 'end': '908.079', 'text': 'launch an attack. He with a leap. Cfish'}, {'start': '906.480', 'end': '909.519', 'text': 'clamped down on a tail low that had'}, {'start': '908.079', 'end': '912.000', 'text': 'already been weakened by relentless'}, {'start': '909.519', 'end': '914.160', 'text': 'bubbles, leaving it exhausted. Perish.'}, {'start': '912.000', 'end': '916.160', 'text': 'The tail low let out a pained cry as its'}, {'start': '914.160', 'end': '918.480', 'text': 'body was caught in the powerful pincers,'}, {'start': '916.160', 'end': '920.800', 'text': 'soon falling unconscious and losing all'}, {'start': '918.480', 'end': '922.880', 'text': 'ability to fight. Well done, Corfish.'}, {'start': '920.800', 'end': '925.040', 'text': 'Heyu patted its tough head, his hand'}, {'start': '922.880', 'end': '927.519', 'text': 'opening to reveal a deep blue energy'}, {'start': '925.040', 'end': '929.519', 'text': 'cube as a reward. Over the span of 10'}, {'start': '927.519', 'end': '931.440', 'text': 'days, Hiu had defeated all the other'}, {'start': '929.519', 'end': '933.040', 'text': 'Pokemon in his group. His heart swelled'}, {'start': '931.440', 'end': '934.639', 'text': 'with excitement. Madame Maida had not'}, {'start': '933.040', 'end': '936.560', 'text': 'deceived him. This Corfish was'}, {'start': '934.639', 'end': '938.480', 'text': 'undoubtedly the most exceptional among'}, {'start': '936.560', 'end': '940.320', 'text': 'all the Pokémon. Through these days of'}, {'start': '938.480', 'end': '942.399', 'text': 'companionship, he had gradually come to'}, {'start': '940.320', 'end': '944.160', 'text': "understand some of Corfish's traits. For"}, {'start': '942.399', 'end': '945.760', 'text': 'instance, its ability was none other'}, {'start': '944.160', 'end': '948.000', 'text': 'than the legendary hidden ability'}, {'start': '945.760', 'end': '949.680', 'text': 'adaptability. This ability significantly'}, {'start': '948.000', 'end': '951.920', 'text': 'boosted the power of moves of its own'}, {'start': '949.680', 'end': '954.079', 'text': 'type. As such, the watertype move bubble'}, {'start': '951.920', 'end': '955.519', 'text': "had become Corfish's signature attack."}, {'start': '954.079', 'end': '957.440', 'text': 'Especially against flying types like'}, {'start': '955.519', 'end': '959.279', 'text': 'Tail Low and Wingle, Corfish could'}, {'start': '957.440', 'end': '961.440', 'text': 'repeatedly sap their stamina with this'}, {'start': '959.279', 'end': '963.519', 'text': 'move. Time and again, it proved'}, {'start': '961.440', 'end': '965.360', 'text': 'unbeatable, leveraging its higher level'}, {'start': '963.519', 'end': '967.440', 'text': 'and outstanding potential to achieve'}, {'start': '965.360', 'end': '969.279', 'text': 'victory after victory. Heyu nodded'}, {'start': '967.440', 'end': '970.959', 'text': 'politely to the patrolling pirates as he'}, {'start': '969.279', 'end': '972.720', 'text': 'passed, making his way toward the top'}, {'start': '970.959', 'end': '974.639', 'text': 'cabin of the pirate ship. Good'}, {'start': '972.720', 'end': '976.160', 'text': 'afternoon, Madame Maida. He knocked'}, {'start': '974.639', 'end': '978.480', 'text': 'gently on the door, waiting for'}, {'start': '976.160', 'end': '980.399', 'text': 'permission before stepping inside. Madam'}, {'start': '978.480', 'end': '982.880', 'text': 'was as stunning as ever. Although in her'}, {'start': '980.399', 'end': '984.959', 'text': '40s, she retained a graceful charm, her'}, {'start': '982.880', 'end': '986.560', 'text': 'face reflecting the wisdom of her years.'}, {'start': '984.959', 'end': '988.399', 'text': '"Hey, you, is that you?" "How is the'}, {'start': '986.560', 'end': '990.240', 'text': 'Pokémon you received?" she asked with a'}, {'start': '988.399', 'end': '992.720', 'text': 'smile, setting down an antique book.'}, {'start': '990.240', 'end': '994.560', 'text': '"Yes, madam. I\'m very pleased." Corfish'}, {'start': '992.720', 'end': '996.480', 'text': 'is an outstanding partner. "Hey," you'}, {'start': '994.560', 'end': '998.560', 'text': "replied, grateful for Madame Maida's"}, {'start': '996.480', 'end': '1000.240', 'text': 'assistance. He subtly moved closer,'}, {'start': '998.560', 'end': '1002.480', 'text': 'hinting at his desire to become one of'}, {'start': '1000.240', 'end': '1004.560', 'text': 'her trusted confidants. Madame Maida,'}, {'start': '1002.480', 'end': '1006.560', 'text': 'perceptive as always, easily picked up'}, {'start': '1004.560', 'end': '1008.320', 'text': 'on his intentions. Her husband, the'}, {'start': '1006.560', 'end': '1010.320', 'text': 'captain of the mega shark, had been gone'}, {'start': '1008.320', 'end': '1012.399', 'text': 'for over half a year, his whereabouts'}, {'start': '1010.320', 'end': '1014.240', 'text': 'unknown. While no rumors had surfaced'}, {'start': '1012.399', 'end': '1016.240', 'text': 'among the crew, tension had been brewing'}, {'start': '1014.240', 'end': '1018.160', 'text': 'among the high-ranking members. The two'}, {'start': '1016.240', 'end': '1019.839', 'text': 'first mates were growing restless, and'}, {'start': '1018.160', 'end': '1022.000', 'text': 'she urgently needed to cultivate new'}, {'start': '1019.839', 'end': '1023.680', 'text': 'allies. For now, hey, you seemed like'}, {'start': '1022.000', 'end': '1025.600', 'text': 'the perfect candidate. You are quite'}, {'start': '1023.680', 'end': '1027.360', 'text': 'impressive, smart, resourceful, and'}, {'start': '1025.600', 'end': '1029.039', 'text': 'aware of your surroundings. Would you be'}, {'start': '1027.360', 'end': '1030.640', 'text': 'interested in becoming my apprentice?'}, {'start': '1029.039', 'end': '1032.959', 'text': "Madame Mida's eyes gleamed with"}, {'start': '1030.640', 'end': '1034.319', 'text': 'anticipation, she added. Of course,'}, {'start': '1032.959', 'end': '1036.079', 'text': "there's no guarantee you'll become a"}, {'start': '1034.319', 'end': '1038.160', 'text': 'breeder like me. It all depends on your'}, {'start': '1036.079', 'end': '1040.240', 'text': 'own aptitude. Hey face lit up with'}, {'start': '1038.160', 'end': '1042.079', 'text': 'excitement and he quickly said, "Madame'}, {'start': '1040.240', 'end': '1043.760', 'text': 'Maida, it would be an honor." He'}, {'start': '1042.079', 'end': '1045.679', 'text': 'realized that to climb the social ladder'}, {'start': '1043.760', 'end': '1048.000', 'text': 'in this world, two kinds of resources'}, {'start': '1045.679', 'end': '1050.240', 'text': 'were indispensable. Tangible resources'}, {'start': '1048.000', 'end': '1052.559', 'text': 'such as highquality Pokémon, money, and'}, {'start': '1050.240', 'end': '1054.400', 'text': 'energy cubes, and intangible resources'}, {'start': '1052.559', 'end': '1056.480', 'text': 'like a broad network, information'}, {'start': '1054.400', 'end': '1058.080', 'text': 'asymmetry, and monopolized knowledge.'}, {'start': '1056.480', 'end': '1059.600', 'text': 'While the first type of resource could'}, {'start': '1058.080', 'end': '1061.919', 'text': 'potentially be obtained through hard'}, {'start': '1059.600', 'end': '1063.760', 'text': 'work, the second left Heyu at a loss.'}, {'start': '1061.919', 'end': '1065.679', 'text': 'Just as he was feeling perplexed, Madame'}, {'start': '1063.760', 'end': '1067.440', 'text': 'Maida offered him an opportunity. From'}, {'start': '1065.679', 'end': '1069.360', 'text': "now on, you don't need to attend the"}, {'start': '1067.440', 'end': '1071.360', 'text': 'daily training sessions in the mornings.'}, {'start': '1069.360', 'end': '1072.640', 'text': "Come directly to me instead, and I'll"}, {'start': '1071.360', 'end': '1074.880', 'text': 'teach you the knowledge of Pokémon'}, {'start': '1072.640', 'end': '1076.400', 'text': 'breeding. Her tone was gentle, as if she'}, {'start': '1074.880', 'end': '1078.480', 'text': 'had already begun to bridge the gap'}, {'start': '1076.400', 'end': '1079.840', 'text': 'between them. From that day on, Heyu'}, {'start': '1078.480', 'end': '1081.440', 'text': 'spent his mornings learning the art of'}, {'start': '1079.840', 'end': '1083.440', 'text': 'breeding, and his afternoons training'}, {'start': '1081.440', 'end': '1085.520', 'text': 'his Pokémon, no longer participating in'}, {'start': '1083.440', 'end': '1087.360', 'text': "the ship's routine tasks. Many envied"}, {'start': '1085.520', 'end': '1089.440', 'text': 'his new privilege. In the dining hall'}, {'start': '1087.360', 'end': '1091.760', 'text': 'each morning, Heyu no longer ate the'}, {'start': '1089.440', 'end': '1093.600', 'text': 'unappetizing bread. Instead, a cup of'}, {'start': '1091.760', 'end': '1095.600', 'text': 'milk tank milk became his staple,'}, {'start': '1093.600', 'end': '1097.679', 'text': 'symbolizing his rising status aboard the'}, {'start': '1095.600', 'end': '1099.360', 'text': 'ship. He was no longer just an ordinary'}, {'start': '1097.679', 'end': '1101.280', 'text': 'pirate had surpassed many of the'}, {'start': '1099.360', 'end': '1103.600', 'text': 'seasoned crew members. After breakfast'}, {'start': '1101.280', 'end': '1105.280', 'text': 'with brother Gution, as usual, Hey, you'}, {'start': '1103.600', 'end': '1107.919', 'text': 'would head to the topmost cabin of the'}, {'start': '1105.280', 'end': '1110.000', 'text': 'ship to Madam\'s quarters. "Hey, you when'}, {'start': '1107.919', 'end': '1111.840', 'text': 'your corfish evolves into crot, it will'}, {'start': '1110.000', 'end': '1113.679', 'text': 'gain a dark type of tribute and become'}, {'start': '1111.840', 'end': '1116.000', 'text': "more aggressive and irritable. You'll"}, {'start': '1113.679', 'end': '1117.679', 'text': 'need to manage this in advance," Madam'}, {'start': '1116.000', 'end': '1119.679', 'text': 'patiently explained, imparting her'}, {'start': '1117.679', 'end': '1121.919', 'text': 'knowledge about corfish. Her expression'}, {'start': '1119.679', 'end': '1123.760', 'text': 'was warm and kind, making it difficult'}, {'start': '1121.919', 'end': '1125.520', 'text': 'for Heyou to reconcile this version of'}, {'start': '1123.760', 'end': '1127.280', 'text': 'her with the ruthless woman he had once'}, {'start': '1125.520', 'end': '1129.440', 'text': 'seen commanding her swamp herd to'}, {'start': '1127.280', 'end': '1131.760', 'text': 'slaughter an entire ship of passengers.'}, {'start': '1129.440', 'end': '1134.080', 'text': '"Hey, it\'s been a while and you haven\'t'}, {'start': '1131.760', 'end': '1136.160', 'text': 'had your corfish examined yet," Madam'}, {'start': '1134.080', 'end': '1138.480', 'text': 'remarked, pulling a red white Pokedex'}, {'start': '1136.160', 'end': '1140.320', 'text': 'from her pocket. "A Pokédex? Hey heart'}, {'start': '1138.480', 'end': '1142.080', 'text': 'skipped a beat." Madame Mida scanned the'}, {'start': '1140.320', 'end': '1144.080', 'text': 'Pokeball containing Corfish, and the'}, {'start': '1142.080', 'end': '1146.799', 'text': 'device emitted a series of beeps.'}, {'start': '1144.080', 'end': '1150.160', 'text': 'Corfish, the ruffian Pokemon. Water type'}, {'start': '1146.799', 'end': '1154.000', 'text': 'ability, adaptability. Level 12. Height'}, {'start': '1150.160', 'end': '1155.840', 'text': '0.7 m, exceeding the average of 0.6 m.'}, {'start': '1154.000', 'end': '1158.320', 'text': 'Development is excellent. Currently'}, {'start': '1155.840', 'end': '1161.120', 'text': 'knows the moves. Vice grip, harden,'}, {'start': '1158.320', 'end': '1163.360', 'text': 'bubble, lear, water gun, dragon dance.'}, {'start': '1161.120', 'end': '1165.520', 'text': "As the Pokedex's voice concluded, the"}, {'start': '1163.360', 'end': '1167.360', 'text': 'room fell silent. Hey, you stared at the'}, {'start': '1165.520', 'end': '1169.760', 'text': 'device in astonishment, especially at'}, {'start': '1167.360', 'end': '1171.919', 'text': 'the last phrase. Dragon dance? He asked'}, {'start': '1169.760', 'end': '1173.440', 'text': "uncertainly, wondering if he'd misheard."}, {'start': '1171.919', 'end': '1175.600', 'text': 'Madam might have shot him a glance and'}, {'start': '1173.440', 'end': '1177.120', 'text': 'firmly replied, "That\'s right. Why else'}, {'start': '1175.600', 'end': '1178.880', 'text': 'do you think I recommended this Pokemon'}, {'start': '1177.120', 'end': '1180.559', 'text': 'to you? At least one of the parents of'}, {'start': '1178.880', 'end': '1182.559', 'text': 'this lobster soldier must have been a'}, {'start': '1180.559', 'end': '1184.480', 'text': "dragon blood elf. Even if it isn't a"}, {'start': '1182.559', 'end': '1186.320', 'text': 'pure dragon type, it might belong to a'}, {'start': '1184.480', 'end': '1188.320', 'text': 'subdragon species like Charizard or'}, {'start': '1186.320', 'end': '1190.559', 'text': 'Geridos, carrying a trace of dragon'}, {'start': '1188.320', 'end': '1191.919', 'text': 'blood in its veins." Madamea had poured'}, {'start': '1190.559', 'end': '1193.919', 'text': 'her heart into mentoring her new'}, {'start': '1191.919', 'end': '1195.679', 'text': 'apprentice. Over the past half month,'}, {'start': '1193.919', 'end': '1197.919', 'text': "she had been astonished by Hea's"}, {'start': '1195.679', 'end': '1199.840', 'text': 'aptitude. The hefty introductory tome,'}, {'start': '1197.919', 'end': '1202.160', 'text': 'which had taken her a full 6 months to'}, {'start': '1199.840', 'end': '1204.559', 'text': 'master, was almost entirely memorized by'}, {'start': '1202.160', 'end': '1206.640', 'text': 'Heiu in just a little over two weeks.'}, {'start': '1204.559', 'end': '1208.320', 'text': 'Because of this, Hiu was no longer just'}, {'start': '1206.640', 'end': '1210.080', 'text': 'a mere tool in her eyes, but a true'}, {'start': '1208.320', 'end': '1211.919', 'text': 'prodigy of an apprentice. After'}, {'start': '1210.080', 'end': '1214.000', 'text': 'evolving, the lobster soldier would gain'}, {'start': '1211.919', 'end': '1216.000', 'text': 'a dark attribute, so Madame Meta began'}, {'start': '1214.000', 'end': '1217.840', 'text': 'training it in this area ahead of time.'}, {'start': '1216.000', 'end': '1220.240', 'text': 'Its claws were also its primary means of'}, {'start': '1217.840', 'end': '1222.640', 'text': 'attack. Before leaving, Madamea gifted'}, {'start': '1220.240', 'end': '1224.559', 'text': 'Hiu a rare bottle of bone powder. This'}, {'start': '1222.640', 'end': '1226.160', 'text': 'powder made from the ground bones of cub'}, {'start': '1224.559', 'end': '1228.159', 'text': '1 could be mixed into the lobster'}, {'start': '1226.160', 'end': '1230.240', 'text': "soldier's food to enhance its skeletal"}, {'start': '1228.159', 'end': '1232.240', 'text': 'strength. Heyu expressed his sincere'}, {'start': '1230.240', 'end': '1233.679', 'text': 'gratitude to Madame Meta and performed a'}, {'start': '1232.240', 'end': '1235.440', 'text': 'formal gesture of respect between'}, {'start': '1233.679', 'end': '1237.520', 'text': 'teacher and student before quietly'}, {'start': '1235.440', 'end': '1239.200', 'text': 'departing. A month passed quietly and'}, {'start': '1237.520', 'end': '1240.960', 'text': 'the sea remained calm. Though they'}, {'start': '1239.200', 'end': '1242.640', 'text': 'encountered a few passenger ships during'}, {'start': '1240.960', 'end': '1244.720', 'text': 'this time, the pirates aboard the great'}, {'start': '1242.640', 'end': '1246.720', 'text': 'shark did not attack. Those passenger'}, {'start': '1244.720', 'end': '1248.799', 'text': 'ships in exchange for their safety still'}, {'start': '1246.720', 'end': '1250.400', 'text': 'paid protection fees. This opened Hey'}, {'start': '1248.799', 'end': '1252.159', 'text': 'Yes eyes. It turned out that the'}, {'start': '1250.400', 'end': '1254.400', 'text': "business of a pirate ship wasn't solely"}, {'start': '1252.159', 'end': '1256.480', 'text': "about robbery. Piracy wasn't a clearly"}, {'start': '1254.400', 'end': '1258.559', 'text': 'defined profession. The ship engaged in'}, {'start': '1256.480', 'end': '1260.400', 'text': 'a variety of enterprises. As long as'}, {'start': '1258.559', 'end': '1262.159', 'text': 'there was money to be made, anything was'}, {'start': '1260.400', 'end': '1264.320', 'text': 'negotiable. Robbery was just one of'}, {'start': '1262.159', 'end': '1266.559', 'text': 'their activities. Pirates also acted as'}, {'start': '1264.320', 'end': '1268.640', 'text': 'smugglers, trafficking goods, Pokémon,'}, {'start': '1266.559', 'end': '1270.240', 'text': 'and even people. For the right price,'}, {'start': '1268.640', 'end': '1272.159', 'text': 'everything was for sale, including'}, {'start': '1270.240', 'end': '1273.840', 'text': 'themselves. During conflicts between'}, {'start': '1272.159', 'end': '1275.760', 'text': 'certain underground organizations,'}, {'start': '1273.840', 'end': '1278.159', 'text': 'pirates would even temporarily accept'}, {'start': '1275.760', 'end': '1279.840', 'text': 'offers to act as mercenaries. Over the'}, {'start': '1278.159', 'end': '1281.679', 'text': 'course of this month, Heyu observed that'}, {'start': '1279.840', 'end': '1284.000', 'text': 'the pirates most frequent activity was'}, {'start': '1281.679', 'end': '1285.440', 'text': 'hunting rare Pokemon on the open sea and'}, {'start': '1284.000', 'end': '1287.520', 'text': 'selling them to regions with scarce'}, {'start': '1285.440', 'end': '1289.440', 'text': 'water resources. The Hoen region was'}, {'start': '1287.520', 'end': '1291.440', 'text': 'abundant in water sources while their'}, {'start': '1289.440', 'end': '1293.280', 'text': 'current destination was Kanto. Heyu'}, {'start': '1291.440', 'end': '1295.440', 'text': 'respectfully asked the burly man beside'}, {'start': '1293.280', 'end': '1297.039', 'text': 'him, "Brother Gudian, brother Gudian,'}, {'start': '1295.440', 'end': '1299.440', 'text': 'how much longer do you estimate before'}, {'start': '1297.039', 'end': '1301.039', 'text': 'we reach land?" Gudian, serving as the'}, {'start': '1299.440', 'end': '1302.960', 'text': 'eyes of the great shark, could'}, {'start': '1301.039', 'end': '1305.039', 'text': 'accurately determine their location even'}, {'start': '1302.960', 'end': '1307.280', 'text': 'without a map. He raised a finger and'}, {'start': '1305.039', 'end': '1309.840', 'text': 'pointed to the sky, seemingly using a'}, {'start': '1307.280', 'end': '1311.200', 'text': 'unique method to discern direction. We'}, {'start': '1309.840', 'end': '1313.200', 'text': 'should be about 3 days away from'}, {'start': '1311.200', 'end': '1314.799', 'text': 'reaching Vidian City. While everyone on'}, {'start': '1313.200', 'end': '1316.960', 'text': 'the ship envisioned the pleasant thought'}, {'start': '1314.799', 'end': '1318.799', 'text': 'of reaching land to replenish supplies,'}, {'start': '1316.960', 'end': '1320.640', 'text': 'no one noticed the school of ferocious'}, {'start': '1318.799', 'end': '1322.559', 'text': 'carva circling beneath the massive'}, {'start': '1320.640', 'end': '1324.400', 'text': 'pirate ship in the depths of the sea.'}, {'start': '1322.559', 'end': '1326.320', 'text': 'During lunch, the crew gathered in the'}, {'start': '1324.400', 'end': '1328.640', 'text': 'dining hall, their expressions brimming'}, {'start': '1326.320', 'end': '1330.880', 'text': 'with joy. Suddenly, a pirate wearing a'}, {'start': '1328.640', 'end': '1332.960', 'text': 'light blue short-sleeved shirt burst in,'}, {'start': '1330.880', 'end': '1335.280', 'text': 'shouting, "Something\'s wrong. The ship\'s'}, {'start': '1332.960', 'end': '1337.440', 'text': 'bottom is under attack by Pokémon. We'}, {'start': '1335.280', 'end': '1339.440', 'text': 'need backup immediately. The dining hall'}, {'start': '1337.440', 'end': '1341.440', 'text': 'fell silent for a moment before erupting'}, {'start': '1339.440', 'end': '1342.960', 'text': "into a flurry of activity. Let's go."}, {'start': '1341.440', 'end': '1345.200', 'text': "Let's go. Another chance to earn some"}, {'start': '1342.960', 'end': '1347.200', 'text': 'extra loot. These pirates, walking on'}, {'start': '1345.200', 'end': '1349.280', 'text': 'the edge of a knife, danced between life'}, {'start': '1347.200', 'end': '1350.960', 'text': 'and death without a hint of panic.'}, {'start': '1349.280', 'end': '1353.360', 'text': 'Instead, their eyes glimmered with'}, {'start': '1350.960', 'end': '1355.039', 'text': 'excitement. High risk, high reward. Hey,'}, {'start': '1353.360', 'end': '1357.200', 'text': 'you descended slowly with the others to'}, {'start': '1355.039', 'end': '1359.280', 'text': 'the combat deck. The entire ship was'}, {'start': '1357.200', 'end': '1361.360', 'text': 'semi-automated with a spacious combat'}, {'start': '1359.280', 'end': '1363.039', 'text': 'platform extending outward. Even with'}, {'start': '1361.360', 'end': '1364.799', 'text': 'over a hundred people standing on it,'}, {'start': '1363.039', 'end': '1366.960', 'text': 'there was still plenty of room. At that'}, {'start': '1364.799', 'end': '1368.720', 'text': 'moment, a swarm of Carvana appeared on'}, {'start': '1366.960', 'end': '1370.640', 'text': 'the surface of the seasily, numbering'}, {'start': '1368.720', 'end': '1372.320', 'text': 'over a hundred. The news brought back by'}, {'start': '1370.640', 'end': '1373.919', 'text': 'the scouting Pokémon sent by two'}, {'start': '1372.320', 'end': '1376.159', 'text': "surveyors only heightened the crew's"}, {'start': '1373.919', 'end': '1378.559', 'text': 'excitement. The first mate, Chong Tion'}, {'start': '1376.159', 'end': '1380.640', 'text': 'Xen, gave the command. All Pokémon'}, {'start': '1378.559', 'end': '1382.880', 'text': 'capable of entering the water, dive in,'}, {'start': '1380.640', 'end': '1384.640', 'text': "and attack. Those that can't provide"}, {'start': '1382.880', 'end': '1386.640', 'text': 'support from the deck. as the third'}, {'start': '1384.640', 'end': '1389.039', 'text': 'ranking officer on the ship beneath only'}, {'start': '1386.640', 'end': '1390.960', 'text': 'the captain and Madame Maida Chong Tion'}, {'start': '1389.039', 'end': '1393.120', 'text': "Xian's orders were naturally followed by"}, {'start': '1390.960', 'end': '1395.120', 'text': 'everyone. Several highle Pokemon leapt'}, {'start': '1393.120', 'end': '1397.600', 'text': 'into the water one after another clotser'}, {'start': '1395.120', 'end': '1399.919', 'text': 'sharpedo and whiskash plunged in sending'}, {'start': '1397.600', 'end': '1401.760', 'text': "up enormous splashes. Heyu's lobster"}, {'start': '1399.919', 'end': '1403.520', 'text': 'soldier remained on the platform using'}, {'start': '1401.760', 'end': '1405.440', 'text': 'bubble to provide support and maneuver'}, {'start': '1403.520', 'end': '1407.679', 'text': 'strategically. Everyone throw your poke'}, {'start': '1405.440', 'end': '1409.679', 'text': 'balls. Release your flying Pokémon to'}, {'start': '1407.679', 'end': '1411.520', 'text': 'retrieve them. As time went on, the'}, {'start': '1409.679', 'end': '1413.440', 'text': "lower-level Carvana couldn't hold out"}, {'start': '1411.520', 'end': '1415.600', 'text': 'and were swiftly defeated, sinking'}, {'start': '1413.440', 'end': '1417.760', 'text': 'unconscious into the water. To avoid'}, {'start': '1415.600', 'end': '1419.600', 'text': 'disputes over the spoils, each Pokeball'}, {'start': '1417.760', 'end': '1421.039', 'text': 'was marked with a unique name. Hey, you'}, {'start': '1419.600', 'end': '1422.559', 'text': "didn't have many Pokeballs she had saved"}, {'start': '1421.039', 'end': '1424.320', 'text': 'up to purchase them. Although Madame'}, {'start': '1422.559', 'end': '1426.159', 'text': 'Maida had given him a few rare ones,'}, {'start': '1424.320', 'end': '1428.159', 'text': 'such as ultra balls and great balls, he'}, {'start': '1426.159', 'end': '1429.760', 'text': "wouldn't waste them on ordinary carva."}, {'start': '1428.159', 'end': '1431.440', 'text': 'Just as he was about to throw a ball,'}, {'start': '1429.760', 'end': '1433.280', 'text': 'his gaze was drawn to one particular'}, {'start': '1431.440', 'end': '1435.679', 'text': 'carva in the school. This one was'}, {'start': '1433.280', 'end': '1438.159', 'text': 'different. It swam incredibly fast, its'}, {'start': '1435.679', 'end': '1440.000', 'text': 'speed continuing to increase. Hey heart'}, {'start': '1438.159', 'end': '1442.640', 'text': 'raced as he thought. It has the hidden'}, {'start': '1440.000', 'end': '1444.559', 'text': 'ability speed boost. Seizing the moment,'}, {'start': '1442.640', 'end': '1446.159', 'text': 'he excitedly threw a pokeball marked'}, {'start': '1444.559', 'end': '1448.159', 'text': 'with his name. The scene in the water'}, {'start': '1446.159', 'end': '1450.080', 'text': 'was chaotic with countless poke balls'}, {'start': '1448.159', 'end': '1452.240', 'text': 'raining down, making it impossible to'}, {'start': '1450.080', 'end': '1454.559', 'text': 'tell if his hat hit the mark. Tylo and'}, {'start': '1452.240', 'end': '1456.159', 'text': 'Wing circled overhead, occasionally'}, {'start': '1454.559', 'end': '1458.880', 'text': 'diving into the water to retrieve'}, {'start': '1456.159', 'end': '1461.039', 'text': 'floating poke balls. Hurry, hurry. Used'}, {'start': '1458.880', 'end': '1462.960', 'text': 'the net to gather up those balls. At the'}, {'start': '1461.039', 'end': '1464.960', 'text': 'command, two pirates quickly grabbed a'}, {'start': '1462.960', 'end': '1466.640', 'text': 'net and began collecting the poke balls'}, {'start': '1464.960', 'end': '1468.480', 'text': 'rolling across the deck, placing them'}, {'start': '1466.640', 'end': '1470.559', 'text': 'into the net. As the sun set in the'}, {'start': '1468.480', 'end': '1472.240', 'text': 'west, the Carvana attempted to sink the'}, {'start': '1470.559', 'end': '1474.159', 'text': 'ship by gnawing through the hull, but'}, {'start': '1472.240', 'end': '1475.600', 'text': 'their plan failed. Instead, they'}, {'start': '1474.159', 'end': '1477.200', 'text': 'suffered heavy losses over half the'}, {'start': '1475.600', 'end': '1478.880', 'text': 'swarm was captured. Without a'}, {'start': '1477.200', 'end': '1481.039', 'text': 'replenishment of numbers, the remaining'}, {'start': '1478.880', 'end': '1482.880', 'text': 'Carvana would likely struggle to survive'}, {'start': '1481.039', 'end': '1484.480', 'text': 'in the vast ocean. But none of this'}, {'start': '1482.880', 'end': '1486.559', 'text': 'concerned the pirates aboard the great'}, {'start': '1484.480', 'end': '1488.640', 'text': 'shark. They were too busy reing in their'}, {'start': '1486.559', 'end': '1490.880', 'text': 'victory. Inside the cabin, a wild'}, {'start': '1488.640', 'end': '1492.559', 'text': 'celebration was underway. Quick, quick,'}, {'start': '1490.880', 'end': '1494.720', 'text': "take out the poke balls. This one's"}, {'start': '1492.559', 'end': '1496.640', 'text': "mine. Don't you dare take it. The crowd"}, {'start': '1494.720', 'end': '1498.960', 'text': 'surged forward like sharks drawn to'}, {'start': '1496.640', 'end': '1500.880', 'text': "blood. Thanks to Guuton's help, Heyu"}, {'start': '1498.960', 'end': '1502.559', 'text': 'easily retrieved his poke ball. Instead'}, {'start': '1500.880', 'end': '1504.559', 'text': 'of opening it in front of everyone, he'}, {'start': '1502.559', 'end': '1506.480', 'text': 'quietly slipped away to the top deck of'}, {'start': '1504.559', 'end': '1508.960', 'text': 'the ship. Hey you, sounds lively down'}, {'start': '1506.480', 'end': '1510.320', 'text': 'there. How was the hall this time? Madam'}, {'start': '1508.960', 'end': '1512.799', 'text': 'asked without looking up from a book'}, {'start': '1510.320', 'end': '1514.799', 'text': 'about berries. Madamea, we ran into a'}, {'start': '1512.799', 'end': '1517.360', 'text': 'school of carva this time. It was quite'}, {'start': '1514.799', 'end': '1519.360', 'text': 'a fruitful catch. Hey replied, his tone'}, {'start': '1517.360', 'end': '1521.840', 'text': 'lighter and more relaxed than before.'}, {'start': '1519.360', 'end': '1523.600', 'text': 'Madame Maida, may I borrow your Pokedex?'}, {'start': '1521.840', 'end': '1526.320', 'text': 'Without hesitation, she handed it to'}, {'start': '1523.600', 'end': '1528.640', 'text': 'him. Carvana, the savage Pokemon water'}, {'start': '1526.320', 'end': '1530.240', 'text': 'type. Its powerful jaws and sharp teeth'}, {'start': '1528.640', 'end': '1532.000', 'text': "are capable of breaking through a ship's"}, {'start': '1530.240', 'end': '1535.120', 'text': 'hull. Many ships have sunk due to'}, {'start': '1532.000', 'end': '1538.480', 'text': 'Carvana attacks. Level 11. Ability:'}, {'start': '1535.120', 'end': '1542.400', 'text': 'Speed boost. Height 0.9 m, above the'}, {'start': '1538.480', 'end': '1545.279', 'text': 'average height of 0.8 m. Weight 22 kg,'}, {'start': '1542.400', 'end': '1547.120', 'text': 'exceeding the average weight of 20.8 kg.'}, {'start': '1545.279', 'end': '1549.360', 'text': 'Compared to Pokemon of the same level,'}, {'start': '1547.120', 'end': '1552.480', 'text': 'its physical attributes are exceptional.'}, {'start': '1549.360', 'end': '1554.960', 'text': 'Known moves: Lear, bite, rage, focus'}, {'start': '1552.480', 'end': '1557.279', 'text': 'energy, water gun, and psychic fangs.'}, {'start': '1554.960', 'end': '1558.960', 'text': 'Hey lit up as he examined the Pokeball.'}, {'start': '1557.279', 'end': '1561.120', 'text': 'Not only did it have the hidden ability,'}, {'start': '1558.960', 'end': '1563.200', 'text': 'but it had also inherited the rare move'}, {'start': '1561.120', 'end': '1565.440', 'text': 'psychic fangs. This was a huge win for'}, {'start': '1563.200', 'end': '1567.679', 'text': 'him. Evergreen is the eternal color of'}, {'start': '1565.440', 'end': '1569.600', 'text': 'lush green. Evergreen City, a place'}, {'start': '1567.679', 'end': '1571.360', 'text': 'where nature is cherished, boasts'}, {'start': '1569.600', 'end': '1573.120', 'text': 'blooming flowers throughout the year,'}, {'start': '1571.360', 'end': '1575.279', 'text': 'earning its reputation as one of the'}, {'start': '1573.120', 'end': '1577.279', 'text': 'most vibrant cities in the Kanto region.'}, {'start': '1575.279', 'end': '1580.080', 'text': 'The secret behind its allure lies in the'}, {'start': '1577.279', 'end': '1582.400', 'text': 'nearby Vidian Forest. This endless sea'}, {'start': '1580.080', 'end': '1584.799', 'text': 'of green, abundant with rare resources'}, {'start': '1582.400', 'end': '1586.960', 'text': 'and elusive Pokémon, attracts countless'}, {'start': '1584.799', 'end': '1588.640', 'text': 'adventurers eager to explore its depths.'}, {'start': '1586.960', 'end': '1590.320', 'text': 'Considered one of the three major'}, {'start': '1588.640', 'end': '1592.960', 'text': 'adventure destinations in Kanto'}, {'start': '1590.320', 'end': '1594.840', 'text': 'alongside Ceruan Cave and Mt Moon,'}, {'start': '1592.960', 'end': '1596.960', 'text': 'Vidian Forest significance is'}, {'start': '1594.840', 'end': '1598.880', 'text': 'unparalleled. Despite some risking'}, {'start': '1596.960', 'end': '1600.480', 'text': 'illegal activities to capture and trade'}, {'start': '1598.880', 'end': '1602.159', 'text': 'rare Pokémon, the profits from'}, {'start': '1600.480', 'end': '1604.320', 'text': 'harvesting its rare medicinal herbs'}, {'start': '1602.159', 'end': '1606.080', 'text': 'alone are enough to tempt many. At this'}, {'start': '1604.320', 'end': '1607.840', 'text': 'moment, a man and a woman were walking'}, {'start': '1606.080', 'end': '1609.600', 'text': 'side by side along Route One. The'}, {'start': '1607.840', 'end': '1611.679', 'text': 'elegant Madame Maida and the young boy'}, {'start': '1609.600', 'end': '1613.840', 'text': 'Kuroha strolled through the wilderness.'}, {'start': '1611.679', 'end': '1615.840', 'text': 'Kuroha wearing a worried expression'}, {'start': '1613.840', 'end': '1618.240', 'text': 'asked, "Madame Maida, can someone like'}, {'start': '1615.840', 'end': '1620.559', 'text': 'me really walk freely in the city? After'}, {'start': '1618.240', 'end': '1622.480', 'text': 'all, he was an undocumented individual,'}, {'start': '1620.559', 'end': '1623.919', 'text': 'and Evergreen City was no small town."'}, {'start': '1622.480', 'end': '1625.919', 'text': 'He had heard tales of the fearsome'}, {'start': '1623.919', 'end': '1627.679', 'text': 'officer Jenny family. Madam Maida'}, {'start': '1625.919', 'end': '1629.039', 'text': 'glanced at the swellow circling above,'}, {'start': '1627.679', 'end': '1631.039', 'text': 'keeping a vigilant eye on their'}, {'start': '1629.039', 'end': '1633.279', 'text': 'surroundings, and smiled. "Don\'t worry,'}, {'start': '1631.039', 'end': '1635.120', 'text': "Karoha. As my apprentice, I'll take care"}, {'start': '1633.279', 'end': '1637.279', 'text': 'of your identity issue," she said'}, {'start': '1635.120', 'end': '1639.440', 'text': 'confidently, her poised demeanor exuding'}, {'start': '1637.279', 'end': '1641.440', 'text': 'assurance. The two continued along Route'}, {'start': '1639.440', 'end': '1643.679', 'text': 'One, but did not enter Evergreen City.'}, {'start': '1641.440', 'end': '1645.679', 'text': 'Instead, they took several turns heading'}, {'start': '1643.679', 'end': '1648.000', 'text': 'deep into the forest. Madame Maida'}, {'start': '1645.679', 'end': '1649.840', 'text': 'retrieved two small folded black squares'}, {'start': '1648.000', 'end': '1652.000', 'text': 'from her pocket, which unfolded into'}, {'start': '1649.840', 'end': '1654.080', 'text': 'long black cloaks. Kohaa dawned his'}, {'start': '1652.000', 'end': '1656.159', 'text': 'cloak silently, following Madame Maida'}, {'start': '1654.080', 'end': '1658.320', 'text': 'closely. Eventually, they entered a'}, {'start': '1656.159', 'end': '1660.320', 'text': 'massive tree hollow, which concealed an'}, {'start': '1658.320', 'end': '1662.240', 'text': 'entirely different world within. After'}, {'start': '1660.320', 'end': '1664.000', 'text': 'traversing a dark passage, they were'}, {'start': '1662.240', 'end': '1665.919', 'text': 'greeted by the bustling and chaotic'}, {'start': '1664.000', 'end': '1667.600', 'text': 'atmosphere of a hidden marketplace.'}, {'start': '1665.919', 'end': '1669.679', 'text': 'Kuroha felt a brief moment of'}, {'start': '1667.600', 'end': '1671.520', 'text': 'disorientation as his year spent at sea'}, {'start': '1669.679', 'end': '1673.919', 'text': 'had made him forget what such a lively'}, {'start': '1671.520', 'end': '1675.600', 'text': 'scene was like. The black market, as the'}, {'start': '1673.919', 'end': '1677.840', 'text': 'name suggests, it was an underground'}, {'start': '1675.600', 'end': '1679.520', 'text': 'market shrouded in darkness. It operated'}, {'start': '1677.840', 'end': '1681.360', 'text': 'outside the jurisdiction of the league,'}, {'start': '1679.520', 'end': '1683.840', 'text': 'whose laws strictly prohibited the sale'}, {'start': '1681.360', 'end': '1685.600', 'text': 'of Pokémon, including Pokémon eggs.'}, {'start': '1683.840', 'end': '1686.880', 'text': 'Official purchases were only permitted'}, {'start': '1685.600', 'end': '1688.960', 'text': 'through league approved breeding'}, {'start': '1686.880', 'end': '1690.640', 'text': 'centers. However, the lure of high'}, {'start': '1688.960', 'end': '1692.880', 'text': 'profits drove some to take significant'}, {'start': '1690.640', 'end': '1694.559', 'text': 'risks, giving rise to the black market.'}, {'start': '1692.880', 'end': '1696.480', 'text': 'Over time, as the number of black'}, {'start': '1694.559', 'end': '1698.480', 'text': 'markets grew, so did their scale,'}, {'start': '1696.480', 'end': '1700.399', 'text': 'forming an entire industry chain and'}, {'start': '1698.480', 'end': '1701.760', 'text': 'becoming a hub of illicit activity.'}, {'start': '1700.399', 'end': '1703.440', 'text': 'Though the league did not officially'}, {'start': '1701.760', 'end': '1705.760', 'text': 'endorse it, they turned a blind eye to'}, {'start': '1703.440', 'end': '1707.039', 'text': 'its existence. After all, they needed to'}, {'start': '1705.760', 'end': '1708.960', 'text': 'leave the lower classes with some'}, {'start': '1707.039', 'end': '1711.039', 'text': 'semblance of hope and avoid pushing'}, {'start': '1708.960', 'end': '1712.799', 'text': 'everyone to rebellion. Moreover, the'}, {'start': '1711.039', 'end': '1714.159', 'text': "black market's profits were immense,"}, {'start': '1712.799', 'end': '1716.159', 'text': 'with even some high-ranking league'}, {'start': '1714.159', 'end': '1718.240', 'text': 'officials secretly involved, sharing in'}, {'start': '1716.159', 'end': '1720.000', 'text': 'the spoils. This is the black market.'}, {'start': '1718.240', 'end': '1722.000', 'text': 'Speak as little as possible to avoid'}, {'start': '1720.000', 'end': '1724.320', 'text': 'giving anything away. Those who survive'}, {'start': '1722.000', 'end': '1726.480', 'text': 'here are all cunning and sharp. A single'}, {'start': '1724.320', 'end': '1728.480', 'text': 'careless word can expose you, Madame'}, {'start': '1726.480', 'end': '1730.320', 'text': 'Maida whispered to Kuroha, treating him'}, {'start': '1728.480', 'end': '1732.080', 'text': 'as her true apprentice and offering him'}, {'start': '1730.320', 'end': '1734.159', 'text': 'her guidance. The black market was'}, {'start': '1732.080', 'end': '1735.840', 'text': 'divided into two main areas, the stall'}, {'start': '1734.159', 'end': '1738.000', 'text': 'section and the commercial street. The'}, {'start': '1735.840', 'end': '1739.520', 'text': 'former was bustling and noisy with'}, {'start': '1738.000', 'end': '1741.520', 'text': 'nearly half the people dressed like'}, {'start': '1739.520', 'end': '1743.520', 'text': 'Kohaa, cloaked in black, and keeping'}, {'start': '1741.520', 'end': '1745.120', 'text': 'their identities concealed. Each person'}, {'start': '1743.520', 'end': '1746.799', 'text': 'was accompanied by a Pokémon,'}, {'start': '1745.120', 'end': '1748.799', 'text': 'occasionally showing a fierce demeanor'}, {'start': '1746.799', 'end': '1750.720', 'text': 'to intimidate others. It was rare for'}, {'start': '1748.799', 'end': '1752.399', 'text': 'anyone to walk around without a Pokémon,'}, {'start': '1750.720', 'end': '1754.799', 'text': 'as that would make them seem weak and'}, {'start': '1752.399', 'end': '1756.640', 'text': 'easy to bully. As the two walked, Kuroba'}, {'start': '1754.799', 'end': '1758.559', 'text': 'noticed a burly man provoking someone'}, {'start': '1756.640', 'end': '1760.399', 'text': "who didn't have a Pokémon by their side."}, {'start': '1758.559', 'end': '1762.000', 'text': 'While the onlookers assumed the unarmed'}, {'start': '1760.399', 'end': '1763.760', 'text': 'individual was doomed, to their'}, {'start': '1762.000', 'end': '1765.840', 'text': 'surprise, the man suddenly released a'}, {'start': '1763.760', 'end': '1768.080', 'text': 'nighting, instantly killing the burly'}, {'start': '1765.840', 'end': '1769.840', 'text': 'man and his Pokémon. Truly, the black'}, {'start': '1768.080', 'end': '1771.760', 'text': 'market was full of hidden talents.'}, {'start': '1769.840', 'end': '1773.760', 'text': 'Kuroba estimated that the nighting must'}, {'start': '1771.760', 'end': '1776.240', 'text': 'have been at least level 30, silently'}, {'start': '1773.760', 'end': '1778.159', 'text': 'marveling at its power. However, despite'}, {'start': '1776.240', 'end': '1780.159', 'text': 'taking revenge on the provocator, the'}, {'start': '1778.159', 'end': '1782.000', 'text': 'man was unsurprisingly taken away by the'}, {'start': '1780.159', 'end': '1784.080', 'text': 'enforcement team dispatched by the black'}, {'start': '1782.000', 'end': '1785.840', 'text': "market's overseers. Kuroba was puzzled"}, {'start': '1784.080', 'end': '1787.679', 'text': "as to why the man didn't resist and"}, {'start': '1785.840', 'end': '1789.200', 'text': 'obediently followed. While pondering how'}, {'start': '1787.679', 'end': '1790.880', 'text': 'the black market authorities would deal'}, {'start': '1789.200', 'end': '1792.880', 'text': 'with him, he learned that the man only'}, {'start': '1790.880', 'end': '1794.240', 'text': 'needed to pay a fine to be released.'}, {'start': '1792.880', 'end': '1796.000', 'text': 'Though the black market had some'}, {'start': '1794.240', 'end': '1798.159', 'text': 'semblance of order, profit was'}, {'start': '1796.000', 'end': '1800.159', 'text': 'ultimately the priority, a lesson Koba'}, {'start': '1798.159', 'end': '1802.159', 'text': "was reminded of once again by Madamea's"}, {'start': '1800.159', 'end': '1803.760', 'text': 'words. Koroba and Madame Meta were'}, {'start': '1802.159', 'end': '1805.919', 'text': 'accompanied by a swellow, which was'}, {'start': '1803.760', 'end': '1807.360', 'text': "Madame Meta's Pokémon. Thanks to this,"}, {'start': '1805.919', 'end': '1809.279', 'text': 'the two walked through the black market'}, {'start': '1807.360', 'end': '1811.039', 'text': 'unbothered. After all, no one wanted to'}, {'start': '1809.279', 'end': '1812.960', 'text': 'make unnecessary enemies in such a'}, {'start': '1811.039', 'end': '1815.440', 'text': 'place. A vendor was shouting, "Pokemon'}, {'start': '1812.960', 'end': '1817.279', 'text': 'eggs for sale, 50,000 each." After'}, {'start': '1815.440', 'end': '1819.200', 'text': "getting Madame Meta's approval, Kuroba"}, {'start': '1817.279', 'end': '1821.039', 'text': 'approached the stall. He saw rows of'}, {'start': '1819.200', 'end': '1823.440', 'text': 'identical Pokémon eggs displayed on the'}, {'start': '1821.039', 'end': '1824.960', 'text': 'stall, over 30 in total. The crowd'}, {'start': '1823.440', 'end': '1826.559', 'text': 'around the stall grew larger, and'}, {'start': '1824.960', 'end': '1828.320', 'text': 'someone couldn\'t help but ask, "What'}, {'start': '1826.559', 'end': '1830.640', 'text': 'kind of Pokémon are these eggs?" The'}, {'start': '1828.320', 'end': '1833.120', 'text': 'vendor replied succinctly, "All spiro'}, {'start': '1830.640', 'end': '1834.880', 'text': 'standard black market price 50,000 each,'}, {'start': '1833.120', 'end': '1836.880', 'text': 'no bargaining." Feeling uncomfortable'}, {'start': '1834.880', 'end': '1838.960', 'text': 'amidst the jostling crowd, Kuroba'}, {'start': '1836.880', 'end': '1841.200', 'text': 'quickly stepped back. Madame Meta,'}, {'start': '1838.960', 'end': '1842.880', 'text': 'standing nearby, remarked, "All Spirro'}, {'start': '1841.200', 'end': '1844.640', 'text': 'eggs seems like this person raided an'}, {'start': '1842.880', 'end': '1846.240', 'text': 'entire colony." While Coroba was'}, {'start': '1844.640', 'end': '1848.080', 'text': "impressed by the vendor's capabilities,"}, {'start': '1846.240', 'end': '1850.159', 'text': 'he was even more curious about why such'}, {'start': '1848.080', 'end': '1852.480', 'text': 'ordinary Pokémon eggs were priced so'}, {'start': '1850.159', 'end': '1854.240', 'text': 'high at 50,000 alliance coins. Madame'}, {'start': '1852.480', 'end': '1856.159', 'text': 'Meta patiently explained, "It\'s not'}, {'start': '1854.240', 'end': '1858.320', 'text': 'surprising. While Spiro may have average'}, {'start': '1856.159', 'end': '1860.799', 'text': 'potential, it evolves quickly. By level'}, {'start': '1858.320', 'end': '1862.880', 'text': '20, it becomes Fio, a very practical'}, {'start': '1860.799', 'end': '1864.880', 'text': 'flying type Pokémon. Many people raise'}, {'start': '1862.880', 'end': '1866.480', 'text': 'one as a flying mount, and even if they'}, {'start': '1864.880', 'end': '1868.480', 'text': "sell it later, they won't lose much"}, {'start': '1866.480', 'end': '1870.320', 'text': 'value. Kuroba observed the bustling'}, {'start': '1868.480', 'end': '1872.240', 'text': 'crowd as more and more people handed'}, {'start': '1870.320', 'end': '1874.240', 'text': 'over money and walked away with eggs.'}, {'start': '1872.240', 'end': '1875.840', 'text': 'Though he remained outwardly composed,'}, {'start': '1874.240', 'end': '1877.919', 'text': "he couldn't help but feel a tinge of"}, {'start': '1875.840', 'end': '1879.919', 'text': 'envy. Flying has always been a human'}, {'start': '1877.919', 'end': '1882.000', 'text': 'dream, and Kuroba was no exception.'}, {'start': '1879.919', 'end': '1883.679', 'text': 'Owning a flying type Pokémon as a mount'}, {'start': '1882.000', 'end': '1885.440', 'text': 'or a scout would be incredibly useful'}, {'start': '1883.679', 'end': '1887.120', 'text': 'for someone like him who spent most of'}, {'start': '1885.440', 'end': '1888.960', 'text': 'his time drifting at sea. "Do you want'}, {'start': '1887.120', 'end': '1891.039', 'text': 'one?" "Then go ahead and buy one,"'}, {'start': '1888.960', 'end': '1893.279', 'text': 'Madame Meta said, noticing the envy in'}, {'start': '1891.039', 'end': '1895.279', 'text': "Kuroba's eyes. Her words made Kuroba"}, {'start': '1893.279', 'end': '1897.360', 'text': 'feel a bit awkward, as he only had about'}, {'start': '1895.279', 'end': '1899.200', 'text': '10,000 alliance coins to his name money'}, {'start': '1897.360', 'end': '1901.360', 'text': 'he had painstakingly earned doing odd'}, {'start': '1899.200', 'end': '1902.880', 'text': 'jobs for pirates and sailors. Others his'}, {'start': '1901.360', 'end': '1905.039', 'text': 'age were in even worse financial'}, {'start': '1902.880', 'end': '1907.360', 'text': 'straits, most of them completely broke.'}, {'start': '1905.039', 'end': '1909.679', 'text': "Sensing Kuroba's discomfort, Madame Meta"}, {'start': '1907.360', 'end': '1911.440', 'text': 'chuckled softly and said, "Pick one.'}, {'start': '1909.679', 'end': '1913.679', 'text': 'He\'ll pay for it." Kuroba was stunned'}, {'start': '1911.440', 'end': '1915.679', 'text': 'and asked in disbelief, "Huh? Really?'}, {'start': '1913.679', 'end': '1917.519', 'text': 'Are you sure?" On the surface, Hiu'}, {'start': '1915.679', 'end': '1919.919', 'text': 'appeared somewhat flattered, but deep'}, {'start': '1917.519', 'end': '1921.919', 'text': 'down, he was already captivated, his'}, {'start': '1919.919', 'end': '1923.760', 'text': 'eyes hidden beneath his black cloak,'}, {'start': '1921.919', 'end': '1925.679', 'text': 'unconsciously drifted toward the stall,'}, {'start': '1923.760', 'end': '1927.279', 'text': 'displaying the spirit eggs. "I came to'}, {'start': '1925.679', 'end': '1928.960', 'text': 'the black market this time primarily to'}, {'start': '1927.279', 'end': '1930.880', 'text': 'pick up a few things for you. As my'}, {'start': '1928.960', 'end': '1933.039', 'text': "apprentice, I wouldn't treat you poorly,"}, {'start': '1930.880', 'end': '1934.880', 'text': 'Madame Maida said softly, her voice low'}, {'start': '1933.039', 'end': '1936.799', 'text': 'enough for only the two of them to hear.'}, {'start': '1934.880', 'end': '1938.640', 'text': 'In the end, Heyu stepped forward and'}, {'start': '1936.799', 'end': '1940.640', 'text': 'selected a spirit egg, paying an'}, {'start': '1938.640', 'end': '1942.640', 'text': 'additional 5,000 alliance credits to'}, {'start': '1940.640', 'end': '1944.720', 'text': 'acquire a cheap incubator. Spiro was'}, {'start': '1942.640', 'end': '1946.480', 'text': 'merely regarded as a logistical tool and'}, {'start': '1944.720', 'end': '1948.320', 'text': "wouldn't be a focus for training. By"}, {'start': '1946.480', 'end': '1950.080', 'text': 'chapter 50, it would no longer play a'}, {'start': '1948.320', 'end': '1952.320', 'text': 'role in the story, so readers need not'}, {'start': '1950.080', 'end': '1954.080', 'text': 'worry. Although spending 50,000 alliance'}, {'start': '1952.320', 'end': '1955.760', 'text': 'credits on a common spirro might seem'}, {'start': '1954.080', 'end': '1957.120', 'text': "like a waste, it's important to note"}, {'start': '1955.760', 'end': '1958.799', 'text': 'that Spiros are known for their'}, {'start': '1957.120', 'end': '1960.960', 'text': 'aggressive temperaments and tendency to'}, {'start': '1958.799', 'end': '1963.120', 'text': 'live in flocks. Imagine facing a group'}, {'start': '1960.960', 'end': '1964.799', 'text': 'of a few FORO and hundreds of hotteered'}, {'start': '1963.120', 'end': '1966.640', 'text': 'Spiro show. Could an ordinary trainer'}, {'start': '1964.799', 'end': '1968.399', 'text': 'possibly stand a chance? 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In comparison, raising one'}, {'start': '1987.919', 'end': '1992.399', 'text': 'from a young age was far safer. Besides,'}, {'start': '1990.320', 'end': '1994.159', 'text': 'with these blind box style eggs, there'}, {'start': '1992.399', 'end': '1996.000', 'text': 'was always the chance of getting a Spiro'}, {'start': '1994.159', 'end': '1997.760', 'text': 'with excellent potential and inherited'}, {'start': '1996.000', 'end': '1999.360', 'text': 'skills if luck was on your side.'}, {'start': '1997.760', 'end': '2001.039', 'text': 'Afterward, the two quickly finished'}, {'start': '1999.360', 'end': '2002.720', 'text': 'browsing the vendor area and arrived at'}, {'start': '2001.039', 'end': '2004.559', 'text': 'a commercial street. Compared to the'}, {'start': '2002.720', 'end': '2006.880', 'text': 'earlier noisy surroundings, this area'}, {'start': '2004.559', 'end': '2009.200', 'text': 'felt much quieter with only a handful of'}, {'start': '2006.880', 'end': '2011.279', 'text': 'people entering and exiting the shops.'}, {'start': '2009.200', 'end': '2013.200', 'text': 'However, the passers by were undoubtedly'}, {'start': '2011.279', 'end': '2015.120', 'text': 'of a higher caliber, and the Pokémon by'}, {'start': '2013.200', 'end': '2016.799', 'text': 'their sides were nearly all above level'}, {'start': '2015.120', 'end': '2019.039', 'text': '30, showcasing their formidable'}, {'start': '2016.799', 'end': '2021.200', 'text': 'strength. Madamea turned to Heyu and'}, {'start': '2019.039', 'end': '2022.840', 'text': 'said, "Follow me." This time, we\'ll'}, {'start': '2021.200', 'end': '2025.039', 'text': 'completely resolve your issue of being'}, {'start': '2022.840', 'end': '2027.200', 'text': 'undocumented. She led Heiu into a'}, {'start': '2025.039', 'end': '2028.960', 'text': 'sparsely populated shop. The interior'}, {'start': '2027.200', 'end': '2031.200', 'text': 'was cluttered with cobwebs in the'}, {'start': '2028.960', 'end': '2033.360', 'text': 'corners and dust drifting lazily in the'}, {'start': '2031.200', 'end': '2035.279', 'text': 'air. Behind the counter, an old man with'}, {'start': '2033.360', 'end': '2037.760', 'text': 'a white beard lounged in a chair,'}, {'start': '2035.279', 'end': '2039.679', 'text': 'looking utterly relaxed. Madam walked up'}, {'start': '2037.760', 'end': '2041.360', 'text': 'to the counter and knocked lightly. Take'}, {'start': '2039.679', 'end': '2043.039', 'text': 'whatever you need. The prices are'}, {'start': '2041.360', 'end': '2044.960', 'text': 'marked. The old man mumbled before'}, {'start': '2043.039', 'end': '2046.720', 'text': 'closing his eyes again as though he had'}, {'start': '2044.960', 'end': '2048.800', 'text': 'no interest in conducting business.'}, {'start': '2046.720', 'end': '2050.639', 'text': "Madam wasn't offended. She simply"}, {'start': '2048.800', 'end': '2052.639', 'text': 'chuckled and said, "Take me to the'}, {'start': '2050.639', 'end': '2054.480', 'text': 'second floor." The moment she spoke, the'}, {'start': '2052.639', 'end': '2056.240', 'text': "old man's demeanor changed. He"}, {'start': '2054.480', 'end': '2058.399', 'text': 'immediately straightened up, abandoning'}, {'start': '2056.240', 'end': '2060.480', 'text': 'his lazy posture, and respectfully led'}, {'start': '2058.399', 'end': '2062.560', 'text': 'Madame Maida upstairs. A long while'}, {'start': '2060.480', 'end': '2064.720', 'text': 'later, Hiu and Madame Maida left the'}, {'start': '2062.560', 'end': '2066.079', 'text': 'shop. Heyu couldn\'t help but remark, "I'}, {'start': '2064.720', 'end': '2068.000', 'text': 'never thought getting an identity would'}, {'start': '2066.079', 'end': '2070.000', 'text': 'be this simple." In his hand was a card'}, {'start': '2068.000', 'end': '2072.079', 'text': 'bearing the name Hiu, officially marking'}, {'start': '2070.000', 'end': '2073.839', 'text': 'him as a resident of the alliance. From'}, {'start': '2072.079', 'end': '2075.679', 'text': 'this day forward, he finally had a'}, {'start': '2073.839', 'end': '2077.679', 'text': "legitimate identity. Hearing Haya's"}, {'start': '2075.679', 'end': '2079.200', 'text': 'comment, Madame Maida explained, "Even'}, {'start': '2077.679', 'end': '2081.119', 'text': 'people from within the alliance do'}, {'start': '2079.200', 'end': '2082.480', 'text': 'business in the black market. The person'}, {'start': '2081.119', 'end': '2084.320', 'text': 'behind this shop is likely a'}, {'start': '2082.480', 'end': '2086.079', 'text': "high-ranking official in the alliance's"}, {'start': '2084.320', 'end': '2088.159', 'text': 'population department. She glanced at'}, {'start': '2086.079', 'end': '2090.000', 'text': 'the visibly delighted and offered a'}, {'start': '2088.159', 'end': '2091.520', 'text': 'timely warning. While this identity'}, {'start': '2090.000', 'end': '2093.440', 'text': 'allows you to move freely within the'}, {'start': '2091.520', 'end': '2095.200', 'text': "city, it won't hold up under scrutiny"}, {'start': '2093.440', 'end': '2097.520', 'text': 'from high-ranking officials or gym'}, {'start': '2095.200', 'end': '2099.839', 'text': 'leaders. Hi excitement dampened slightly'}, {'start': '2097.520', 'end': '2101.839', 'text': 'at her words. Nevertheless, even with'}, {'start': '2099.839', 'end': '2103.839', 'text': 'this limitation, the identity was more'}, {'start': '2101.839', 'end': '2105.520', 'text': 'than sufficient for his needs. Soon'}, {'start': '2103.839', 'end': '2107.359', 'text': 'after, Black Feather began assisting'}, {'start': '2105.520', 'end': '2109.280', 'text': 'Madamea in selling a large amount of'}, {'start': '2107.359', 'end': '2111.520', 'text': 'goods, including most of the water type'}, {'start': '2109.280', 'end': '2112.880', 'text': 'Pokémon and various rare medicinal herbs'}, {'start': '2111.520', 'end': '2114.320', 'text': 'that could only be obtained from the'}, {'start': '2112.880', 'end': '2115.920', 'text': 'sea. They took advantage of the'}, {'start': '2114.320', 'end': '2118.480', 'text': 'differences between the two regions to'}, {'start': '2115.920', 'end': '2120.400', 'text': 'trade Pokémon and resources. The Hoen'}, {'start': '2118.480', 'end': '2122.560', 'text': 'region was abundant in water sources and'}, {'start': '2120.400', 'end': '2124.240', 'text': 'had vast seas, while the Kanto region'}, {'start': '2122.560', 'end': '2125.920', 'text': 'was the complete opposite. Before'}, {'start': '2124.240', 'end': '2127.440', 'text': 'leaving the black market, Madame Meta'}, {'start': '2125.920', 'end': '2129.280', 'text': 'stopped at a stall and purchased a'}, {'start': '2127.440', 'end': '2131.040', 'text': 'Pokémon Pokedex for Black Feather.'}, {'start': '2129.280', 'end': '2133.040', 'text': "Although it wasn't the latest model, it"}, {'start': '2131.040', 'end': '2135.040', 'text': 'was a third generation Pokedex with most'}, {'start': '2133.040', 'end': '2136.960', 'text': 'of the essential functions. Grateful,'}, {'start': '2135.040', 'end': '2139.359', 'text': 'Black Feather bowed deeply to Madame'}, {'start': '2136.960', 'end': '2141.040', 'text': 'Meta Vidian City. Madame Meta actually'}, {'start': '2139.359', 'end': '2142.480', 'text': 'let me move freely. Does she not fear'}, {'start': '2141.040', 'end': '2144.400', 'text': 'that I might escape? Although this'}, {'start': '2142.480', 'end': '2146.480', 'text': 'thought crossed his mind, Black Feather'}, {'start': '2144.400', 'end': '2148.400', 'text': 'had no intention of running away. After'}, {'start': '2146.480', 'end': '2150.400', 'text': 'all, he held leverage against her.'}, {'start': '2148.400', 'end': '2152.240', 'text': 'Moreover, as an ordinary citizen,'}, {'start': '2150.400', 'end': '2154.240', 'text': 'escaping would only limit his future'}, {'start': '2152.240', 'end': '2156.560', 'text': "prospects. Staying by Madame Meta's"}, {'start': '2154.240', 'end': '2158.560', 'text': 'side, however, might one day provide the'}, {'start': '2156.560', 'end': '2160.320', 'text': 'opportunity to become a Pokémonreeder.'}, {'start': '2158.560', 'end': '2162.160', 'text': 'Over the past few days, he had learned'}, {'start': '2160.320', 'end': '2164.400', 'text': 'that even a novice breeder could achieve'}, {'start': '2162.160', 'end': '2166.160', 'text': 'significant social status. Black Feather'}, {'start': '2164.400', 'end': '2168.160', 'text': 'strolled through the city on his own,'}, {'start': '2166.160', 'end': '2170.400', 'text': 'savoring the lively atmosphere. The'}, {'start': '2168.160', 'end': '2172.079', 'text': 'long- missed sense of relaxation felt as'}, {'start': '2170.400', 'end': '2174.079', 'text': 'though a heavy burden had been lifted'}, {'start': '2172.079', 'end': '2176.079', 'text': 'from his shoulders. Towering buildings'}, {'start': '2174.079', 'end': '2178.079', 'text': 'displayed various advertisements with'}, {'start': '2176.079', 'end': '2179.839', 'text': 'new energy cubes and wilderness survival'}, {'start': '2178.079', 'end': '2181.680', 'text': 'kits catching the attention of passers'}, {'start': '2179.839', 'end': '2184.079', 'text': 'by. Black Feather thought to himself,'}, {'start': '2181.680', 'end': '2186.640', 'text': '"This spatial backpack is so expensive,'}, {'start': '2184.079', 'end': '2188.880', 'text': 'even the most basic model costs 200,000'}, {'start': '2186.640', 'end': '2190.960', 'text': 'alliance credits. The exorbitant price'}, {'start': '2188.880', 'end': '2192.960', 'text': 'immediately extinguished any desire he'}, {'start': '2190.960', 'end': '2194.720', 'text': 'had to purchase one. Eventually, Black'}, {'start': '2192.960', 'end': '2196.240', 'text': 'Feather arrived at a Pokémon center,'}, {'start': '2194.720', 'end': '2198.480', 'text': 'deciding to rest there for the night.'}, {'start': '2196.240', 'end': '2200.560', 'text': '"Good afternoon, Nurse Joy," he greeted'}, {'start': '2198.480', 'end': '2202.400', 'text': 'without hesitation, showing no trace of'}, {'start': '2200.560', 'end': '2204.560', 'text': 'guilt despite his pirate background.'}, {'start': '2202.400', 'end': '2206.720', 'text': '"Nurse Joy, dressed in her elegant nurse'}, {'start': '2204.560', 'end': '2208.800', 'text': 'uniform, wore a professional and warm'}, {'start': '2206.720', 'end': '2210.640', 'text': 'smile. Her gentle demeanor was like a'}, {'start': '2208.800', 'end': '2212.480', 'text': 'refreshing breeze." "Good afternoon,'}, {'start': '2210.640', 'end': '2214.640', 'text': 'trainer. How can I assist you today?"'}, {'start': '2212.480', 'end': '2216.480', 'text': 'She replied in her usual soft tone.'}, {'start': '2214.640', 'end': '2218.560', 'text': "Hello, I've just arrived in the Kanto"}, {'start': '2216.480', 'end': '2220.400', 'text': 'region, so ID like to register," Black'}, {'start': '2218.560', 'end': '2222.400', 'text': 'Feather said politely. His courtesy'}, {'start': '2220.400', 'end': '2223.920', 'text': 'wasn\'t entirely genuine. "It stemmed'}, {'start': '2222.400', 'end': '2226.079', 'text': 'from his understanding of the special'}, {'start': '2223.920', 'end': '2228.079', 'text': 'status of Nurse Joy and the influential'}, {'start': '2226.079', 'end': '2230.079', 'text': 'Joy family within the Pokémon League.'}, {'start': '2228.079', 'end': '2232.000', 'text': 'The Joy and Officer Jenny families were'}, {'start': '2230.079', 'end': '2233.920', 'text': 'two powerful clans that held significant'}, {'start': '2232.000', 'end': '2235.760', 'text': 'authority within the League. The Joy'}, {'start': '2233.920', 'end': '2238.079', 'text': 'family monopolized healthcare, while the'}, {'start': '2235.760', 'end': '2239.839', 'text': 'Jenny family oversaw law enforcement. It'}, {'start': '2238.079', 'end': '2241.839', 'text': 'was no exaggeration to say that anyone'}, {'start': '2239.839', 'end': '2243.920', 'text': 'active in any region would inevitably'}, {'start': '2241.839', 'end': '2245.520', 'text': 'interact with these two families. In'}, {'start': '2243.920', 'end': '2247.119', 'text': 'fact, they often had access to'}, {'start': '2245.520', 'end': '2248.800', 'text': 'information even before it reached the'}, {'start': '2247.119', 'end': '2250.640', 'text': "league's official database. These"}, {'start': '2248.800', 'end': '2252.560', 'text': 'families could also identify talented'}, {'start': '2250.640', 'end': '2253.839', 'text': 'trainers early on and recruit them'}, {'start': '2252.560', 'end': '2255.839', 'text': 'through mentorship or marriage'}, {'start': '2253.839', 'end': '2258.320', 'text': "alliances. You're applying for a Kanto"}, {'start': '2255.839', 'end': '2259.760', 'text': 'region pass valid for 3 years. Please'}, {'start': '2258.320', 'end': '2262.000', 'text': 'remember to renew it when the time'}, {'start': '2259.760', 'end': '2263.599', 'text': 'comes. Nurse Joy explained gently.'}, {'start': '2262.000', 'end': '2265.200', 'text': "Although Black Feather didn't plan to"}, {'start': '2263.599', 'end': '2267.119', 'text': 'stay in the Kanto region for long,'}, {'start': '2265.200', 'end': '2269.119', 'text': 'traveling anywhere without a pass would'}, {'start': '2267.119', 'end': '2271.200', 'text': 'be quite inconvenient. Kuroha spent'}, {'start': '2269.119', 'end': '2273.200', 'text': 'another 200 alliance coins to rent a'}, {'start': '2271.200', 'end': '2275.359', 'text': 'small cramped room at the Pokémon Center'}, {'start': '2273.200', 'end': '2277.359', 'text': 'for the night. Sighing, he lamented his'}, {'start': '2275.359', 'end': '2279.119', 'text': 'status as an ordinary citizen. If only'}, {'start': '2277.359', 'end': '2280.960', 'text': 'he were an official trainer affiliated'}, {'start': '2279.119', 'end': '2282.640', 'text': 'with the Alliance. Both treatment and'}, {'start': '2280.960', 'end': '2284.800', 'text': 'lodging at the Pokémon Center would have'}, {'start': '2282.640', 'end': '2286.720', 'text': 'been free. Gazing at the simple room, a'}, {'start': '2284.800', 'end': '2288.720', 'text': 'wave of thoughts washed over him as he'}, {'start': '2286.720', 'end': '2291.119', 'text': 'lay down and let his mind wander. The'}, {'start': '2288.720', 'end': '2293.200', 'text': 'city of Vidian, where he resided, ranked'}, {'start': '2291.119', 'end': '2294.960', 'text': 'only 11th in the Kanto region, far'}, {'start': '2293.200', 'end': '2298.000', 'text': 'behind historically significant cities'}, {'start': '2294.960', 'end': '2299.599', 'text': "like Pewer and Ceruan. Even so, Vidian's"}, {'start': '2298.000', 'end': '2302.400', 'text': 'ranking could largely be attributed to'}, {'start': '2299.599', 'end': '2304.640', 'text': 'its gym leader, Saki, a legendary figure'}, {'start': '2302.400', 'end': '2306.560', 'text': 'known as the man who never fails as long'}, {'start': '2304.640', 'end': '2308.400', 'text': 'as he stands on solid ground. His'}, {'start': '2306.560', 'end': '2310.720', 'text': 'immense popularity had greatly boosted'}, {'start': '2308.400', 'end': '2312.320', 'text': 'the local economy. Notably, the actual'}, {'start': '2310.720', 'end': '2314.400', 'text': 'governance of Vidian City was shared'}, {'start': '2312.320', 'end': '2316.560', 'text': 'between Saki and the mayor, who was'}, {'start': '2314.400', 'end': '2319.040', 'text': 'elected jointly by the citizens. In this'}, {'start': '2316.560', 'end': '2320.720', 'text': 'world, every city operated independently'}, {'start': '2319.040', 'end': '2323.040', 'text': 'with the alliance merely serving an'}, {'start': '2320.720', 'end': '2324.560', 'text': 'advisory and supervisory role, lacking'}, {'start': '2323.040', 'end': '2327.040', 'text': 'the authority to directly command'}, {'start': '2324.560', 'end': '2329.119', 'text': 'cities. As a result, the path to power'}, {'start': '2327.040', 'end': '2331.119', 'text': 'and resources was monopolized by local'}, {'start': '2329.119', 'end': '2333.599', 'text': 'aristocratic families and influential'}, {'start': '2331.119', 'end': '2335.359', 'text': 'figures reality Kuroha reflected on with'}, {'start': '2333.599', 'end': '2337.520', 'text': 'a bitter heart. The current alliance'}, {'start': '2335.359', 'end': '2339.200', 'text': 'president Damalanch had also come from a'}, {'start': '2337.520', 'end': '2341.680', 'text': 'humble background representing the'}, {'start': '2339.200', 'end': '2343.440', 'text': 'reformist faction. However, despite his'}, {'start': '2341.680', 'end': '2345.359', 'text': 'efforts, systemic barriers often'}, {'start': '2343.440', 'end': '2347.280', 'text': 'thwarted his attempts at reform. The'}, {'start': '2345.359', 'end': '2349.520', 'text': 'next morning, after finishing breakfast,'}, {'start': '2347.280', 'end': '2351.359', 'text': 'Kuroha left the Pokémon Center. Before'}, {'start': '2349.520', 'end': '2353.200', 'text': 'departing, he stocked up on supplies,'}, {'start': '2351.359', 'end': '2355.119', 'text': 'including his favorite fruit wine and a'}, {'start': '2353.200', 'end': '2357.200', 'text': 'variety of books to pass the time, such'}, {'start': '2355.119', 'end': '2358.960', 'text': 'as the encyclopedia of berries, a drift'}, {'start': '2357.200', 'end': '2361.119', 'text': 'at sea, and customs and culture of the'}, {'start': '2358.960', 'end': '2363.440', 'text': 'Kanto region. After his purchases, he'}, {'start': '2361.119', 'end': '2364.880', 'text': 'was left with 3,000 alliance coins.'}, {'start': '2363.440', 'end': '2366.880', 'text': 'Returning to the sea through special'}, {'start': '2364.880', 'end': '2368.720', 'text': 'means, Hiu gazed cheerfully at the'}, {'start': '2366.880', 'end': '2370.960', 'text': 'pirate ship docked beside a desolate'}, {'start': '2368.720', 'end': '2372.560', 'text': 'island. This trip not only resolved his'}, {'start': '2370.960', 'end': '2374.800', 'text': 'identity issues, but also brought him'}, {'start': '2372.560', 'end': '2376.560', 'text': 'unexpected gains of flying spirits egg'}, {'start': '2374.800', 'end': '2378.320', 'text': 'and a spirit guide book. It had been a'}, {'start': '2376.560', 'end': '2380.240', 'text': 'fruitful venture. Two days passed'}, {'start': '2378.320', 'end': '2382.640', 'text': 'quietly, and the giant shark set sail'}, {'start': '2380.240', 'end': '2384.400', 'text': 'once more, roaming the open waters. The'}, {'start': '2382.640', 'end': '2386.400', 'text': 'recent land journey had been relatively'}, {'start': '2384.400', 'end': '2388.480', 'text': 'smooth with no issues arising in terms'}, {'start': '2386.400', 'end': '2391.280', 'text': 'of logistical supplies, spirit trading,'}, {'start': '2388.480', 'end': '2392.640', 'text': 'or crew changes. Haha. Heyu, I heard'}, {'start': '2391.280', 'end': '2394.880', 'text': 'Madame Mida has taken you as her'}, {'start': '2392.640', 'end': '2396.880', 'text': 'apprentice. Congratulations. On board'}, {'start': '2394.880', 'end': '2398.720', 'text': 'one of the pirate ships, Gudian and his'}, {'start': '2396.880', 'end': '2400.560', 'text': 'crew approached enthusiastically to'}, {'start': '2398.720', 'end': '2402.480', 'text': 'congratulate the new pirate. Hey, you'}, {'start': '2400.560', 'end': '2404.240', 'text': 'quickly responded humbly, "Oh, not at'}, {'start': '2402.480', 'end': '2406.079', 'text': "all. It's only because Madame Maida"}, {'start': '2404.240', 'end': '2407.520', 'text': "chose to guide me. I'm just a newcomer"}, {'start': '2406.079', 'end': '2409.680', 'text': "and can't compare to you season"}, {'start': '2407.520', 'end': '2411.599', 'text': 'veterans. His respectful words gave face'}, {'start': '2409.680', 'end': '2413.440', 'text': 'to the older pirates, leaving them quite'}, {'start': '2411.599', 'end': '2415.200', 'text': 'pleased. Although highest status had'}, {'start': '2413.440', 'end': '2416.880', 'text': 'risen, strength remained the ultimate'}, {'start': '2415.200', 'end': '2418.640', 'text': 'measure. While the older pirates were'}, {'start': '2416.880', 'end': '2420.720', 'text': 'outwardly polite to him, there was a'}, {'start': '2418.640', 'end': '2422.480', 'text': 'subtle undercurrent of skepticism. Hiu'}, {'start': '2420.720', 'end': '2424.480', 'text': 'was well aware of this, so he pushed'}, {'start': '2422.480', 'end': '2426.480', 'text': 'himself even harder in training. Every'}, {'start': '2424.480', 'end': '2428.240', 'text': 'night, his and his lobster soldiers'}, {'start': '2426.480', 'end': '2430.560', 'text': 'training could be seen on the deck.'}, {'start': '2428.240', 'end': '2432.320', 'text': 'Lobster soldier, use bubble beam. Heyu'}, {'start': '2430.560', 'end': '2434.480', 'text': 'commanded. As the lobster soldier fired'}, {'start': '2432.320', 'end': '2436.320', 'text': 'at the sea, countless bubbles struck the'}, {'start': '2434.480', 'end': '2438.079', 'text': "water's surface, creating splashes"}, {'start': '2436.320', 'end': '2440.320', 'text': 'before being swallowed by the dark,'}, {'start': '2438.079', 'end': '2442.079', 'text': 'endless ocean. Lobster soldier, compared'}, {'start': '2440.320', 'end': '2444.160', 'text': 'to bubble, bubble beam produces more'}, {'start': '2442.079', 'end': '2446.000', 'text': 'bubbles and is stronger. This training'}, {'start': '2444.160', 'end': '2448.160', 'text': "isn't quite right. You should focus on"}, {'start': '2446.000', 'end': '2449.760', 'text': 'increasing power first, then gradually'}, {'start': '2448.160', 'end': '2451.599', 'text': 'work on the number of bubbles. Hey'}, {'start': '2449.760', 'end': '2453.040', 'text': 'followed Gudians advice to guide the'}, {'start': '2451.599', 'end': '2454.640', 'text': 'lobster soldier. After some'}, {'start': '2453.040', 'end': '2456.720', 'text': 'encouragement, the lobster soldier'}, {'start': '2454.640', 'end': '2459.040', 'text': 'became highly motivated, waking even'}, {'start': '2456.720', 'end': '2461.119', 'text': 'earlier than Heyu for extra practice. In'}, {'start': '2459.040', 'end': '2463.200', 'text': 'contrast, the Sharpedo appeared much'}, {'start': '2461.119', 'end': '2464.960', 'text': "lazier growing up in a group. It hadn't"}, {'start': '2463.200', 'end': '2467.200', 'text': 'faced the same hardships as the lobster'}, {'start': '2464.960', 'end': '2469.119', 'text': "soldier. However, Hu hadn't found a"}, {'start': '2467.200', 'end': '2470.640', 'text': 'better training method for it yet. Aside'}, {'start': '2469.119', 'end': '2472.640', 'text': 'from regular skill and physical'}, {'start': '2470.640', 'end': '2474.240', 'text': "training, he focused on honing Sharpto's"}, {'start': '2472.640', 'end': '2476.319', 'text': 'speed boost ability, which would be'}, {'start': '2474.240', 'end': '2478.400', 'text': 'critical in the future. Each day, under'}, {'start': '2476.319', 'end': '2480.240', 'text': 'highest orders, Sharpedo swam against'}, {'start': '2478.400', 'end': '2482.319', 'text': "the current, following the giant shark's"}, {'start': '2480.240', 'end': '2484.240', 'text': "stern. Good, you'll need to trouble your"}, {'start': '2482.319', 'end': '2486.400', 'text': 'croant to menter my lobster soldier'}, {'start': '2484.240', 'end': '2488.079', 'text': 'again. Hey said, offering a bottle of'}, {'start': '2486.400', 'end': '2490.400', 'text': 'fruit wine he had purchased as he sought'}, {'start': '2488.079', 'end': '2492.720', 'text': "Gudians guidance. Haha, it's no trouble"}, {'start': '2490.400', 'end': '2494.800', 'text': 'at all. Gudian replied generously,'}, {'start': '2492.720', 'end': '2496.319', 'text': 'releasing his crotod and signaling it to'}, {'start': '2494.800', 'end': '2498.079', 'text': 'share its experience with the lobster'}, {'start': '2496.319', 'end': '2499.920', 'text': 'soldier. Seeing its much larger'}, {'start': '2498.079', 'end': '2502.000', 'text': 'counterpart nearly double its size, the'}, {'start': '2499.920', 'end': '2504.160', 'text': 'lobster soldier grew excited, its eyes'}, {'start': '2502.000', 'end': '2506.079', 'text': 'gleaming with determination, its six'}, {'start': '2504.160', 'end': '2508.720', 'text': 'small legs fidgeted as it circled the'}, {'start': '2506.079', 'end': '2510.400', 'text': 'crot, silently vowing to train hard and'}, {'start': '2508.720', 'end': '2512.640', 'text': 'evolve into a similar form in the'}, {'start': '2510.400', 'end': '2514.640', 'text': 'future. Haha. Hey, you! Your lobster'}, {'start': '2512.640', 'end': '2516.400', 'text': 'soldier is quite spirited. Good'}, {'start': '2514.640', 'end': '2518.480', 'text': "remarked, catching a whiff of the wine's"}, {'start': '2516.400', 'end': '2520.480', 'text': 'aroma and already eager to taste it.'}, {'start': '2518.480', 'end': '2523.119', 'text': "You're too kind, Gudian. Let's have a"}, {'start': '2520.480', 'end': '2525.200', 'text': 'drink. The two foxes, one large and one'}, {'start': '2523.119', 'end': '2526.640', 'text': 'small, exchanged a glance, each'}, {'start': '2525.200', 'end': '2528.160', 'text': 'understanding the others intentions,'}, {'start': '2526.640', 'end': '2530.240', 'text': 'they were merely fulfilling their own'}, {'start': '2528.160', 'end': '2532.000', 'text': 'needs. The air was thick with the haze'}, {'start': '2530.240', 'end': '2533.920', 'text': 'of alcohol, and Knight quietly'}, {'start': '2532.000', 'end': '2535.680', 'text': 'descended. Hey, you carried the lobster'}, {'start': '2533.920', 'end': '2537.440', 'text': 'soldier back to the cabin. Ever since'}, {'start': '2535.680', 'end': '2539.040', 'text': 'the news of him being taken on as an'}, {'start': '2537.440', 'end': '2540.480', 'text': 'apprentice by Lady Mighta spread'}, {'start': '2539.040', 'end': '2542.480', 'text': 'throughout the pirate ship, his'}, {'start': '2540.480', 'end': '2544.240', 'text': 'accommodations had improved. No longer'}, {'start': '2542.480', 'end': '2546.160', 'text': 'did he have to squeeze into the dark,'}, {'start': '2544.240', 'end': '2547.839', 'text': 'damp lower decks with the newcomers.'}, {'start': '2546.160', 'end': '2549.520', 'text': 'Instead, he now had a small private'}, {'start': '2547.839', 'end': '2551.760', 'text': 'room. Though the room was small and a'}, {'start': '2549.520', 'end': '2553.359', 'text': 'bit cramped with just a bed and a desk,'}, {'start': '2551.760', 'end': '2555.040', 'text': 'hey, and his elf managed to make it'}, {'start': '2553.359', 'end': '2557.040', 'text': 'work. He even converted the bathroom'}, {'start': '2555.040', 'end': '2558.960', 'text': 'into a large water tank to accommodate'}, {'start': '2557.040', 'end': '2560.880', 'text': 'the piranha. The lobster soldier needed'}, {'start': '2558.960', 'end': '2563.040', 'text': 'to be careful during training and avoid'}, {'start': '2560.880', 'end': '2564.560', 'text': 'overexerting itself. Using a special'}, {'start': '2563.040', 'end': '2566.800', 'text': 'massage technique he had learned from'}, {'start': '2564.560', 'end': '2568.800', 'text': 'Lady Maida, hey you eased the lobster'}, {'start': '2566.800', 'end': '2570.400', 'text': 'solders muscles, the little soldier let'}, {'start': '2568.800', 'end': '2572.160', 'text': 'out a contented home, its face'}, {'start': '2570.400', 'end': '2573.760', 'text': 'reflecting sheer enjoyment, the'}, {'start': '2572.160', 'end': '2575.920', 'text': 'technique was effective in relieving'}, {'start': '2573.760', 'end': '2577.760', 'text': 'post-training fatigue. Heyu marveled at'}, {'start': '2575.920', 'end': '2579.119', 'text': 'the hardness of its shell. Just as his'}, {'start': '2577.760', 'end': '2580.800', 'text': 'hands were starting to ache from the'}, {'start': '2579.119', 'end': '2583.040', 'text': 'effort, the incubator by his bed'}, {'start': '2580.800', 'end': '2584.880', 'text': 'suddenly emitted a bright white light.'}, {'start': '2583.040', 'end': '2586.960', 'text': 'Startled, the lobster soldier leapt from'}, {'start': '2584.880', 'end': '2588.560', 'text': 'Heiu<unk>s arms, stumbling onto the'}, {'start': '2586.960', 'end': '2590.480', 'text': 'floor. Hi Ya<unk>s attention was'}, {'start': '2588.560', 'end': '2592.319', 'text': 'immediately drawn to the incubator. He'}, {'start': '2590.480', 'end': '2594.319', 'text': 'opened its lid and watched as cracks'}, {'start': '2592.319', 'end': '2596.079', 'text': 'began to form on the eggshell over time.'}, {'start': '2594.319', 'end': '2597.680', 'text': 'His eyes gleamed with anticipation. It'}, {'start': '2596.079', 'end': '2599.839', 'text': "was his first time witnessing an elf's"}, {'start': '2597.680', 'end': '2602.079', 'text': 'hatching, and it was truly fascinating.'}, {'start': '2599.839', 'end': '2604.319', 'text': 'As the white light gradually faded, a'}, {'start': '2602.079', 'end': '2606.319', 'text': 'soft chirp broke the silence. Before him'}, {'start': '2604.319', 'end': '2608.079', 'text': 'stood a small bird with fiery red wings'}, {'start': '2606.319', 'end': '2610.480', 'text': 'and a tuft of brownish feathers at top'}, {'start': '2608.079', 'end': '2612.079', 'text': 'its head. Hello, Spiro. Welcome to the'}, {'start': '2610.480', 'end': '2614.079', 'text': 'world. Hey, you greeted the newborn'}, {'start': '2612.079', 'end': '2616.079', 'text': 'creature with a smile. Spiro squinted'}, {'start': '2614.079', 'end': '2617.599', 'text': 'its tiny eyes and chirped happily.'}, {'start': '2616.079', 'end': '2619.200', 'text': 'Although Spiro was known for its'}, {'start': '2617.599', 'end': '2621.680', 'text': 'irritable temperament, it appeared'}, {'start': '2619.200', 'end': '2623.119', 'text': 'unusually calm and lazy at this moment.'}, {'start': '2621.680', 'end': '2625.200', 'text': 'This was not only because it had just'}, {'start': '2623.119', 'end': '2626.640', 'text': 'been born, but also because most elves'}, {'start': '2625.200', 'end': '2628.400', 'text': 'instinctively regarded the first'}, {'start': '2626.640', 'end': '2630.560', 'text': 'creature they saw as their parent.'}, {'start': '2628.400', 'end': '2632.720', 'text': 'Carefully, Peu extended his hand to'}, {'start': '2630.560', 'end': '2634.160', 'text': 'gently cradle Spiro. He softly brushed'}, {'start': '2632.720', 'end': '2636.000', 'text': 'through its damp and disheveled'}, {'start': '2634.160', 'end': '2637.920', 'text': 'feathers. Newly hatched elves were'}, {'start': '2636.000', 'end': '2640.480', 'text': 'extremely fragile, so he handled it with'}, {'start': '2637.920', 'end': '2642.720', 'text': 'the utmost care. Soon, Spiro drifted off'}, {'start': '2640.480', 'end': '2644.800', 'text': 'into a deep sleep again. As expected,'}, {'start': '2642.720', 'end': '2646.480', 'text': 'newborn elves were always sleepy. As an'}, {'start': '2644.800', 'end': '2648.480', 'text': 'apprentice breeder, Heyu had learned a'}, {'start': '2646.480', 'end': '2650.400', 'text': 'great deal about elves. Typically, a'}, {'start': '2648.480', 'end': '2652.560', 'text': "newly hatched elf's first meal was its"}, {'start': '2650.400', 'end': '2654.400', 'text': 'eggshell, which was rich in nutrients.'}, {'start': '2652.560', 'end': '2655.839', 'text': 'With this in mind, he meticulously'}, {'start': '2654.400', 'end': '2657.520', 'text': 'collected all the fragments of the'}, {'start': '2655.839', 'end': '2659.920', 'text': 'eggshell from the incubator, setting'}, {'start': '2657.520', 'end': '2662.400', 'text': 'them aside to feed Spiro once it awoke.'}, {'start': '2659.920', 'end': '2664.480', 'text': 'Spiro keep flying into the sea breeze.'}, {'start': '2662.400', 'end': '2666.480', 'text': 'On the deck, Heyu focused intently on'}, {'start': '2664.480', 'end': '2668.240', 'text': 'the Spiro in flight. Battling against'}, {'start': '2666.480', 'end': '2670.400', 'text': 'the wind, it flapped its wings with'}, {'start': '2668.240', 'end': '2672.720', 'text': 'great effort, struggling to maintain its'}, {'start': '2670.400', 'end': '2674.720', 'text': 'balance. Eventually, Spiro could no'}, {'start': '2672.720', 'end': '2676.720', 'text': 'longer keep up and gradually slowed,'}, {'start': '2674.720', 'end': '2678.720', 'text': 'returning to the pirate ship. It dove'}, {'start': '2676.720', 'end': '2680.800', 'text': "down, spotting Hei's shoulder and"}, {'start': '2678.720', 'end': '2682.800', 'text': "happily landed there. Thanks to Hei's"}, {'start': '2680.800', 'end': '2685.119', 'text': "attentive care, Spiro hadn't exhibited"}, {'start': '2682.800', 'end': '2686.880', 'text': 'its usual irritable nature. Or perhaps'}, {'start': '2685.119', 'end': '2688.640', 'text': 'the volatile tendencies innate to this'}, {'start': '2686.880', 'end': '2690.319', 'text': "species had been soothed by Hei's"}, {'start': '2688.640', 'end': '2691.599', 'text': 'calming influence. "Take it slow.'}, {'start': '2690.319', 'end': '2693.760', 'text': "There's no one here to fight you for"}, {'start': '2691.599', 'end': '2695.839', 'text': 'it," he said gently. Kuroha took out a'}, {'start': '2693.760', 'end': '2697.520', 'text': 'baby bottle filled with mumu milk. This'}, {'start': '2695.839', 'end': '2699.280', 'text': "wasn't the cheap milk found in stores,"}, {'start': '2697.520', 'end': '2701.280', 'text': 'but a specially formulated blend'}, {'start': '2699.280', 'end': '2702.800', 'text': 'designed for newborn Pokemon with a'}, {'start': '2701.280', 'end': '2704.720', 'text': 'small amount of vitality powder mixed'}, {'start': '2702.800', 'end': '2706.800', 'text': 'in, making it highly suitable for young'}, {'start': '2704.720', 'end': '2708.640', 'text': 'Pokemon. Spiro had already passed its'}, {'start': '2706.800', 'end': '2710.880', 'text': 'infancy stage, and its stats had'}, {'start': '2708.640', 'end': '2712.800', 'text': 'stabilized. Kuroha retrieved his beloved'}, {'start': '2710.880', 'end': '2714.720', 'text': 'Pokedex from his pocket, and the screen'}, {'start': '2712.800', 'end': '2716.880', 'text': 'flickered with information. Beep beep'}, {'start': '2714.720', 'end': '2719.119', 'text': 'beep. Spiro, the tiny bird Pokémon,'}, {'start': '2716.880', 'end': '2723.520', 'text': 'normal and flying type, level six.'}, {'start': '2719.119', 'end': '2726.560', 'text': 'Ability: Kenai, height 0.3 m. Weight 2'}, {'start': '2723.520', 'end': '2729.359', 'text': 'kg. development normal, no abnormalities'}, {'start': '2726.560', 'end': '2731.040', 'text': 'detected, known moves, growl, peck, and'}, {'start': '2729.359', 'end': '2733.359', 'text': 'lear. Looking at the details on the'}, {'start': '2731.040', 'end': '2735.760', 'text': "Pokedex, Kuroha couldn't help but feel a"}, {'start': '2733.359', 'end': '2737.760', 'text': 'tinge of disappointment. As expected, it'}, {'start': '2735.760', 'end': '2739.200', 'text': "didn't inherit any special moves, and"}, {'start': '2737.760', 'end': '2741.280', 'text': 'its overall attributes were quite'}, {'start': '2739.200', 'end': '2743.599', 'text': 'average. However, he quickly adjusted'}, {'start': '2741.280', 'end': '2745.119', 'text': 'his mindset. After all, this was just a'}, {'start': '2743.599', 'end': '2746.880', 'text': 'random gamble egg he had picked up'}, {'start': '2745.119', 'end': '2748.880', 'text': 'without any intention of training it as'}, {'start': '2746.880', 'end': '2751.040', 'text': 'a mainstay. Its purpose was simply to'}, {'start': '2748.880', 'end': '2752.400', 'text': 'serve as a utility Pokémon for flying.'}, {'start': '2751.040', 'end': '2754.560', 'text': 'Life aboard the ship remained'}, {'start': '2752.400', 'end': '2756.000', 'text': 'monotonous. Every morning, Kuroha'}, {'start': '2754.560', 'end': '2758.240', 'text': 'followed Lady Meta to learn about'}, {'start': '2756.000', 'end': '2760.000', 'text': 'Pokemon care and cultivation, while also'}, {'start': '2758.240', 'end': '2761.760', 'text': 'seeking advice from the elderly sailors'}, {'start': '2760.000', 'end': '2763.440', 'text': 'about their experiences with Pokemon.'}, {'start': '2761.760', 'end': '2765.839', 'text': 'The corfish continued its training under'}, {'start': '2763.440', 'end': '2768.000', 'text': "the guidance of Gudian's Ironclaw Croat."}, {'start': '2765.839', 'end': '2770.319', 'text': "Spiro's task was to acclimate to the air"}, {'start': '2768.000', 'end': '2772.000', 'text': 'and wind currents of the sea. After all,'}, {'start': '2770.319', 'end': '2774.079', 'text': 'the ocean was vastly different from'}, {'start': '2772.000', 'end': '2775.520', 'text': 'land, and the harsh storms here posed a'}, {'start': '2774.079', 'end': '2777.599', 'text': 'significant challenge for Pokémon'}, {'start': '2775.520', 'end': '2779.680', 'text': 'accustomed to terrestrial environments.'}, {'start': '2777.599', 'end': '2782.000', 'text': 'Then, one day, an unexpected event'}, {'start': '2779.680', 'end': '2784.640', 'text': "shattered the ship's tranquility. Alert!"}, {'start': '2782.000', 'end': '2786.319', 'text': 'A pirate ship spotted 10 km ahead. The'}, {'start': '2784.640', 'end': '2788.079', 'text': 'lookout, maintaining composure,'}, {'start': '2786.319', 'end': '2790.319', 'text': 'announced the warning over the broadcast'}, {'start': '2788.079', 'end': '2791.920', 'text': 'system. This news instantly ignited a'}, {'start': '2790.319', 'end': '2794.079', 'text': 'surge of activity aboard the great'}, {'start': '2791.920', 'end': '2796.400', 'text': 'shark. People gathered on the deck in an'}, {'start': '2794.079', 'end': '2798.560', 'text': 'orderly manner, binoculars in hand,'}, {'start': '2796.400', 'end': '2800.560', 'text': 'scanning the distant vessel. Kuroha was'}, {'start': '2798.560', 'end': '2802.319', 'text': 'no exception. Gripping his moninocular'}, {'start': '2800.560', 'end': '2804.240', 'text': 'tightly, he stared intently at the'}, {'start': '2802.319', 'end': '2805.599', 'text': 'pirate ship. Through his lens, he'}, {'start': '2804.240', 'end': '2807.599', 'text': 'noticed that the enemy was also'}, {'start': '2805.599', 'end': '2810.079', 'text': 'observing them. All eyes turned to Lady'}, {'start': '2807.599', 'end': '2812.000', 'text': "Meta, who given the captain's mysterious"}, {'start': '2810.079', 'end': '2814.319', 'text': 'disappearance, had become the de facto'}, {'start': '2812.000', 'end': '2816.319', 'text': 'leader. However, as Lady Meta prepared'}, {'start': '2814.319', 'end': '2818.160', 'text': 'to issue orders, Nagatada Shin and'}, {'start': '2816.319', 'end': '2820.480', 'text': 'another first maid exchanged knowing'}, {'start': '2818.160', 'end': '2822.560', 'text': 'glances, a trace of delight flashing in'}, {'start': '2820.480', 'end': '2824.640', 'text': 'their eyes. The two first mates spoke in'}, {'start': '2822.560', 'end': '2826.400', 'text': 'unison, "All crew members, return to'}, {'start': '2824.640', 'end': '2828.319', 'text': 'your posts immediately. Those whose'}, {'start': '2826.400', 'end': '2830.480', 'text': 'names I call prepared to board the enemy'}, {'start': '2828.319', 'end': '2832.160', 'text': 'ship and engage in combat." Before the'}, {'start': '2830.480', 'end': '2834.400', 'text': 'crew could process this sudden turn of'}, {'start': '2832.160', 'end': '2836.160', 'text': "events, Lady Meta's expression darkened"}, {'start': '2834.400', 'end': '2838.960', 'text': 'with fury, and the atmosphere grew'}, {'start': '2836.160', 'end': '2841.040', 'text': 'tense. Yet, despite her evident anger,'}, {'start': '2838.960', 'end': '2843.280', 'text': 'she chose not to voice her objections.'}, {'start': '2841.040', 'end': '2845.440', 'text': 'Instead, she let out a cold huff, turned'}, {'start': '2843.280', 'end': '2847.599', 'text': 'on her heel, and stormed off. The two'}, {'start': '2845.440', 'end': '2849.440', 'text': 'first mates smirked triumphantly, their'}, {'start': '2847.599', 'end': '2851.119', 'text': 'thoughts brimming with ambition. If they'}, {'start': '2849.440', 'end': '2853.119', 'text': 'could seize the opposing ship, their'}, {'start': '2851.119', 'end': '2854.880', 'text': 'prestige would soar, bringing them one'}, {'start': '2853.119', 'end': '2857.119', 'text': 'step closer to gaining control of the'}, {'start': '2854.880', 'end': '2858.640', 'text': 'great shark itself. Nagatada Shin'}, {'start': '2857.119', 'end': '2860.640', 'text': 'envisioning himself as the future'}, {'start': '2858.640', 'end': '2862.480', 'text': "captain couldn't suppress a shiver of"}, {'start': '2860.640', 'end': '2864.400', 'text': 'excitement, his eyes glinting with'}, {'start': '2862.480', 'end': '2866.240', 'text': 'ambition. As the crew braced themselves'}, {'start': '2864.400', 'end': '2867.920', 'text': 'for the impending battle, Kuroha'}, {'start': '2866.240', 'end': '2869.920', 'text': 'hurriedly followed the retreating Lady'}, {'start': '2867.920', 'end': '2871.839', 'text': 'Meta. Those scoundrels, they must have'}, {'start': '2869.920', 'end': '2873.599', 'text': 'uncovered something to act so boldly.'}, {'start': '2871.839', 'end': '2875.680', 'text': "From within Lady Meta's quarters came"}, {'start': '2873.599', 'end': '2877.599', 'text': 'the sound of angry shouts, followed by'}, {'start': '2875.680', 'end': '2879.760', 'text': 'the sharp crash of glass shattering.'}, {'start': '2877.599', 'end': '2881.599', 'text': 'Before Kuroha pushed the door open, he'}, {'start': '2879.760', 'end': '2883.359', 'text': 'could already sense the tension inside.'}, {'start': '2881.599', 'end': '2885.119', 'text': 'Entering, he was met with the sight of a'}, {'start': '2883.359', 'end': '2887.040', 'text': 'shattered teacup on the floor and a'}, {'start': '2885.119', 'end': '2888.880', 'text': 'spreading pool of spilled tea. Seeing'}, {'start': '2887.040', 'end': '2890.960', 'text': "her apprentice, Lady Meta's anger"}, {'start': '2888.880', 'end': '2893.280', 'text': 'subsided slightly, but her expression'}, {'start': '2890.960', 'end': '2894.960', 'text': 'still betrayed immense frustration. Her'}, {'start': '2893.280', 'end': '2896.720', 'text': 'husband had perished under the coercion'}, {'start': '2894.960', 'end': '2898.400', 'text': 'of the ocean team, and although she had'}, {'start': '2896.720', 'end': '2900.079', 'text': 'managed to conceal the truth by claiming'}, {'start': '2898.400', 'end': '2902.240', 'text': 'she was in seclusion to train her'}, {'start': '2900.079', 'end': '2904.480', 'text': 'Pokémon, the ambitious first mates had'}, {'start': '2902.240', 'end': '2906.240', 'text': 'uncovered fragments of the truth. Now,'}, {'start': '2904.480', 'end': '2907.680', 'text': 'their decision to bypass her authority'}, {'start': '2906.240', 'end': '2910.079', 'text': 'and directly command the crew was'}, {'start': '2907.680', 'end': '2911.440', 'text': 'undoubtedly a move to seize power. Hey'}, {'start': '2910.079', 'end': '2913.760', 'text': 'remained silent for a moment before'}, {'start': '2911.440', 'end': '2915.680', 'text': 'speaking firmly. Lady Meta, this might'}, {'start': '2913.760', 'end': '2917.520', 'text': 'actually be an opportunity for us. A'}, {'start': '2915.680', 'end': '2919.599', 'text': 'flicker of light appeared in her eyes as'}, {'start': '2917.520', 'end': '2921.200', 'text': 'she responded gravely. You mean to take'}, {'start': '2919.599', 'end': '2923.280', 'text': 'this chance to eliminate them once and'}, {'start': '2921.200', 'end': '2925.359', 'text': 'for all? Hey, you nodded, a glint of'}, {'start': '2923.280', 'end': '2927.520', 'text': 'cold determination in his gaze. Lady'}, {'start': '2925.359', 'end': '2929.280', 'text': 'Meta shook her head, her tone stern.'}, {'start': '2927.520', 'end': '2931.359', 'text': 'Regardless of their strength, can I'}, {'start': '2929.280', 'end': '2933.040', 'text': 'alone take on the two of them? If they'}, {'start': '2931.359', 'end': '2934.800', 'text': "both die, the giant shark's overall"}, {'start': '2933.040', 'end': '2936.400', 'text': 'power will plummet. That would be akin'}, {'start': '2934.800', 'end': '2938.480', 'text': 'to cutting off our own arm. With the'}, {'start': '2936.400', 'end': '2940.559', 'text': 'enemy right before us, how can we afford'}, {'start': '2938.480', 'end': '2942.480', 'text': 'internal strife? It took a great deal of'}, {'start': '2940.559', 'end': '2944.400', 'text': 'time and effort to train these two into'}, {'start': '2942.480', 'end': '2946.880', 'text': 'such capable and experienced first'}, {'start': '2944.400', 'end': '2949.280', 'text': 'mates. In just a few words, Lady Meta'}, {'start': '2946.880', 'end': '2950.720', 'text': 'dismissed Hey suggestion, but she felt a'}, {'start': '2949.280', 'end': '2952.960', 'text': "sense of relief at her apprentice's"}, {'start': '2950.720', 'end': '2954.720', 'text': 'decisiveness and unwavering support.'}, {'start': '2952.960', 'end': '2956.559', 'text': 'Since you are against such a plan, my'}, {'start': '2954.720', 'end': '2958.559', 'text': "lady, then it's time to go out there and"}, {'start': '2956.559', 'end': '2960.800', 'text': 'fight alongside them. Hey, you suggested'}, {'start': '2958.559', 'end': '2962.640', 'text': 'thoughtfully, continuing to strategize.'}, {'start': '2960.800', 'end': '2964.720', 'text': 'After all, fighting together could earn'}, {'start': '2962.640', 'end': '2966.319', 'text': 'her the goodwill of the common crew. If'}, {'start': '2964.720', 'end': '2968.160', 'text': 'she allowed the two first mates to'}, {'start': '2966.319', 'end': '2970.400', 'text': 'continue consolidating their influence,'}, {'start': '2968.160', 'end': '2972.240', 'text': 'she risked losing control entirely. Lady'}, {'start': '2970.400', 'end': '2973.839', 'text': 'Meta clearly understood the reasoning.'}, {'start': '2972.240', 'end': '2975.359', 'text': 'Her earlier outburst had indeed'}, {'start': '2973.839', 'end': '2977.280', 'text': 'alienated the crew. With her'}, {'start': '2975.359', 'end': '2979.440', 'text': 'characteristic decisiveness, she stood'}, {'start': '2977.280', 'end': '2981.599', 'text': 'up, grabbed a windbreaker, and swiftly'}, {'start': '2979.440', 'end': '2983.119', 'text': 'made her way to the deck. By this time,'}, {'start': '2981.599', 'end': '2984.559', 'text': 'all the crew members were in battle'}, {'start': '2983.119', 'end': '2986.480', 'text': 'formation, some nervous, some'}, {'start': '2984.559', 'end': '2988.240', 'text': 'exhilarated. Chaos was the latter to'}, {'start': '2986.480', 'end': '2990.319', 'text': 'power. Aggression was the quickest way'}, {'start': '2988.240', 'end': '2992.240', 'text': 'to amass resources. In this naval'}, {'start': '2990.319', 'end': '2993.920', 'text': 'battle, some would perish while others'}, {'start': '2992.240', 'end': '2995.520', 'text': 'would rise. Hey, you stepped onto the'}, {'start': '2993.920', 'end': '2997.200', 'text': 'deck and noticed the weary glances'}, {'start': '2995.520', 'end': '2998.960', 'text': 'directed at him. People who had once'}, {'start': '2997.200', 'end': '3001.200', 'text': 'been warm toward him now distanced'}, {'start': '2998.960', 'end': '3003.040', 'text': 'themselves, sensing the shifting tides.'}, {'start': '3001.200', 'end': '3004.960', 'text': 'He sighed inwardly at the fickless of'}, {'start': '3003.040', 'end': '3006.880', 'text': 'human nature, but had no time to dwell'}, {'start': '3004.960', 'end': '3008.960', 'text': 'on it. As the two massive ships were on'}, {'start': '3006.880', 'end': '3011.520', 'text': 'a collision course, neither showing any'}, {'start': '3008.960', 'end': '3013.440', 'text': 'intention of slowing down. Boom! Boom!'}, {'start': '3011.520', 'end': '3015.680', 'text': 'Two resounding crashes echoed as the'}, {'start': '3013.440', 'end': '3017.760', 'text': 'ships collided violently. Attack!'}, {'start': '3015.680', 'end': '3019.680', 'text': 'Charge! Brothers! The cries of battle'}, {'start': '3017.760', 'end': '3022.000', 'text': 'erupted in an instant as Pokémon from'}, {'start': '3019.680', 'end': '3024.800', 'text': 'both sides clashed in close combat.'}, {'start': '3022.000', 'end': '3026.400', 'text': 'Cradants, Corsolas, and Corfishes, known'}, {'start': '3024.800', 'end': '3028.240', 'text': 'for their defensive capabilities,'}, {'start': '3026.400', 'end': '3030.800', 'text': 'charged to the front lines, using their'}, {'start': '3028.240', 'end': '3033.040', 'text': 'sturdy bodies to engage in melee combat.'}, {'start': '3030.800', 'end': '3034.640', 'text': 'Jets of water, streams, and bubbles'}, {'start': '3033.040', 'end': '3036.079', 'text': 'crisscrossed the air while the crew'}, {'start': '3034.640', 'end': '3037.760', 'text': 'members directed the battle from the'}, {'start': '3036.079', 'end': '3040.000', 'text': 'higher levels of the deck. Leading the'}, {'start': '3037.760', 'end': '3041.920', 'text': 'charge were a swamp hurt, a Blastoise,'}, {'start': '3040.000', 'end': '3043.359', 'text': 'and an Octillery. The swamp hurt'}, {'start': '3041.920', 'end': '3045.119', 'text': 'belonged to Lady Meta. While the'}, {'start': '3043.359', 'end': '3047.599', 'text': 'Blastoise and Octillery were the trump'}, {'start': '3045.119', 'end': '3049.599', 'text': 'cards of the two first mates. Lady Meta,'}, {'start': '3047.599', 'end': '3051.920', 'text': 'it seems your swamp herd has grown even'}, {'start': '3049.599', 'end': '3053.599', 'text': 'stronger, Nagata Shin remarked, casting'}, {'start': '3051.920', 'end': '3055.520', 'text': 'a weary glance at the elegant woman'}, {'start': '3053.599', 'end': '3058.240', 'text': 'beside him as her swamp herd held off'}, {'start': '3055.520', 'end': '3060.160', 'text': 'two imposing crotots. Lady Meta remained'}, {'start': '3058.240', 'end': '3062.559', 'text': 'composed, observing the battlefield with'}, {'start': '3060.160', 'end': '3064.400', 'text': 'a sharp eye. She replied coolly, "You\'d'}, {'start': '3062.559', 'end': '3066.720', 'text': 'better focus on your own Pokémon. Being'}, {'start': '3064.400', 'end': '3068.480', 'text': 'beaten back repeatedly by two Kindred'}, {'start': '3066.720', 'end': '3070.480', 'text': "doesn't exactly speak highly of their"}, {'start': '3068.480', 'end': '3072.400', 'text': 'strength." Hearing Madame Meta\'s mocking'}, {'start': '3070.480', 'end': '3074.480', 'text': 'words, the expressions of the two first'}, {'start': '3072.400', 'end': '3076.160', 'text': 'mates darkened instantly. Their lips'}, {'start': '3074.480', 'end': '3078.160', 'text': 'twitched slightly as if they wanted to'}, {'start': '3076.160', 'end': '3080.400', 'text': 'argue, but in the end, they chose'}, {'start': '3078.160', 'end': '3082.880', 'text': 'silence, their faces growing even more'}, {'start': '3080.400', 'end': '3084.640', 'text': 'grim. Indeed, as Madamea pointed out,'}, {'start': '3082.880', 'end': '3086.800', 'text': 'before Kindra evolves using dragon'}, {'start': '3084.640', 'end': '3088.640', 'text': 'scales, Cidra is purely a watertype'}, {'start': '3086.800', 'end': '3091.040', 'text': "Pokémon with base stats that don't even"}, {'start': '3088.640', 'end': '3092.880', 'text': 'reach 500. Under such circumstances,'}, {'start': '3091.040', 'end': '3094.640', 'text': 'being repeatedly defeated by the pirates'}, {'start': '3092.880', 'end': '3096.400', 'text': 'on the opposing side clearly revealed'}, {'start': '3094.640', 'end': '3098.800', 'text': 'that the two first mates were ultimately'}, {'start': '3096.400', 'end': '3100.720', 'text': 'no match for their opponents. Even so,'}, {'start': '3098.800', 'end': '3102.720', 'text': 'the two first maid stubbornly defended'}, {'start': '3100.720', 'end': '3104.480', 'text': 'themselves, claiming that the two seedra'}, {'start': '3102.720', 'end': '3106.240', 'text': 'worked in perfect harmony and moved'}, {'start': '3104.480', 'end': '3108.480', 'text': 'through the water like engines, making'}, {'start': '3106.240', 'end': '3110.400', 'text': 'them incredibly fast. While our Pokémon'}, {'start': '3108.480', 'end': '3112.319', 'text': "were amphibious, they simply couldn't"}, {'start': '3110.400', 'end': '3114.079', 'text': 'compete in speed. The three continued'}, {'start': '3112.319', 'end': '3116.160', 'text': 'their verbal sparring while the fierce'}, {'start': '3114.079', 'end': '3118.079', 'text': 'battle raged on below. Pokémon were'}, {'start': '3116.160', 'end': '3120.240', 'text': 'falling one after another, blood and'}, {'start': '3118.079', 'end': '3121.839', 'text': "flesh scattering everywhere. The water's"}, {'start': '3120.240', 'end': '3123.839', 'text': 'surface in the surrounding sea had'}, {'start': '3121.839', 'end': '3126.240', 'text': 'already turned a deep crimson. Flying'}, {'start': '3123.839', 'end': '3128.160', 'text': 'Pokémon squad attack the pirates on the'}, {'start': '3126.240', 'end': '3129.839', 'text': 'opposing ship. realizing that prolonging'}, {'start': '3128.160', 'end': '3131.839', 'text': 'the stalemate would lead to a pirick'}, {'start': '3129.839', 'end': '3133.680', 'text': 'victory at best, decided to break the'}, {'start': '3131.839', 'end': '3136.319', 'text': 'deadlock from the air. Swellowow,'}, {'start': '3133.680', 'end': '3138.559', 'text': 'Wingle, Pidgey, Spiro, and other flying'}, {'start': '3136.319', 'end': '3140.720', 'text': 'Pokemon clashed fiercely in the sky.'}, {'start': '3138.559', 'end': '3142.640', 'text': 'Skills erupted in all directions, making'}, {'start': '3140.720', 'end': '3144.880', 'text': 'it impossible to distinguish friend from'}, {'start': '3142.640', 'end': '3146.319', 'text': 'foe. Crash Pokémon could be seen'}, {'start': '3144.880', 'end': '3148.319', 'text': 'plummeting from the sky from time to'}, {'start': '3146.319', 'end': '3150.480', 'text': 'time. As the battle dragged on, a'}, {'start': '3148.319', 'end': '3152.400', 'text': 'deadlock began to form with both sides'}, {'start': '3150.480', 'end': '3154.559', 'text': 'suffering heavy losses in this brutal'}, {'start': '3152.400', 'end': '3156.400', 'text': 'confrontation at sea. Black Feather,'}, {'start': '3154.559', 'end': '3158.640', 'text': 'heartbroken, recalled his severely'}, {'start': '3156.400', 'end': '3160.720', 'text': 'injured Sharpedo, his gaze sweeping over'}, {'start': '3158.640', 'end': '3162.240', 'text': 'some of his pirate comrades nearby. A'}, {'start': '3160.720', 'end': '3164.079', 'text': 'trace of resentment flickered in his'}, {'start': '3162.240', 'end': '3165.520', 'text': 'eyes. During the earlier battle, they'}, {'start': '3164.079', 'end': '3167.599', 'text': 'had deliberately refrained from'}, {'start': '3165.520', 'end': '3169.440', 'text': "assisting him, resulting in Sharpedo's"}, {'start': '3167.599', 'end': '3172.000', 'text': 'grave injuries. These pirates were'}, {'start': '3169.440', 'end': '3173.680', 'text': 'indeed selfish and opportunistic, always'}, {'start': '3172.000', 'end': '3175.440', 'text': 'prioritizing their own interests at'}, {'start': '3173.680', 'end': '3177.599', 'text': 'critical moments. Black Feather thought'}, {'start': '3175.440', 'end': '3179.359', 'text': 'bitterly to himself. Just moments ago,'}, {'start': '3177.599', 'end': '3181.440', 'text': 'he had selflessly shielded some of their'}, {'start': '3179.359', 'end': '3183.440', 'text': 'Pokemon from attacks, understanding the'}, {'start': '3181.440', 'end': '3185.520', 'text': 'importance of teamwork in such battles.'}, {'start': '3183.440', 'end': '3187.520', 'text': 'Now seeing their true colors, he'}, {'start': '3185.520', 'end': '3189.520', 'text': 'immediately ordered his croant to ease'}, {'start': '3187.520', 'end': '3191.680', 'text': 'up to merely go through the motions and'}, {'start': '3189.520', 'end': '3193.760', 'text': 'conserve its strength. Meanwhile, on the'}, {'start': '3191.680', 'end': '3195.440', 'text': 'enemy pirate ship, a few sweat-drenched'}, {'start': '3193.760', 'end': '3197.280', 'text': 'pirates rushed into the command room,'}, {'start': '3195.440', 'end': '3199.200', 'text': 'reporting to the oneeyed pirates seated'}, {'start': '3197.280', 'end': '3201.200', 'text': "at the helm. Captain, we can't go on"}, {'start': '3199.200', 'end': '3203.280', 'text': 'like this. Their swamp herd is too'}, {'start': '3201.200', 'end': '3205.280', 'text': "powerful, and we're taking heavy losses."}, {'start': '3203.280', 'end': '3207.440', 'text': 'A ruthless glint flashed in the oneeyed'}, {'start': '3205.280', 'end': '3209.680', 'text': 'pirates gaze as he replied, "It seems we'}, {'start': '3207.440', 'end': '3211.680', 'text': 'have no choice but to use that move." As'}, {'start': '3209.680', 'end': '3213.200', 'text': 'the battle intensified, Swampert'}, {'start': '3211.680', 'end': '3215.599', 'text': 'gradually gained the upper hand against'}, {'start': '3213.200', 'end': '3217.599', 'text': 'the two crot. Just as Black Feather and'}, {'start': '3215.599', 'end': '3219.520', 'text': 'his comrades began to rally with renewed'}, {'start': '3217.599', 'end': '3221.359', 'text': 'confidence, the opposing Cedra pairs'}, {'start': '3219.520', 'end': '3223.280', 'text': 'suddenly gathered together, swirling'}, {'start': '3221.359', 'end': '3225.760', 'text': 'around the seawater to generate an'}, {'start': '3223.280', 'end': '3227.680', 'text': 'overwhelming aura. Roar! Deep purple'}, {'start': '3225.760', 'end': '3229.760', 'text': 'energy began to coalesce, and the two'}, {'start': '3227.680', 'end': '3231.680', 'text': 'Cidra unleashed powerful dragon type'}, {'start': '3229.760', 'end': '3233.440', 'text': 'energy from their sharp mouths. Under'}, {'start': '3231.680', 'end': '3235.119', 'text': 'black feathers stunned gaze, the'}, {'start': '3233.440', 'end': '3237.119', 'text': 'energies merged into a massive'}, {'start': '3235.119', 'end': '3238.880', 'text': 'dragon-shaped head. The sheer force of'}, {'start': '3237.119', 'end': '3240.800', 'text': 'the dragon type energy made every'}, {'start': '3238.880', 'end': '3243.040', 'text': 'Pokémon on the battlefield tremble,'}, {'start': '3240.800', 'end': '3244.960', 'text': 'their bodies paralyzed with fear, unable'}, {'start': '3243.040', 'end': '3247.280', 'text': 'to act rashly. This was the sheer'}, {'start': '3244.960', 'end': '3249.520', 'text': 'dominance unique to dragon types. All'}, {'start': '3247.280', 'end': '3251.520', 'text': 'eyes, friend, and foe alike, were drawn'}, {'start': '3249.520', 'end': '3253.200', 'text': 'to the scene. "It\'s dragon pulse,"'}, {'start': '3251.520', 'end': '3255.200', 'text': 'someone exclaimed, their voice trembling'}, {'start': '3253.200', 'end': '3257.359', 'text': 'as they recognized the move. A massive'}, {'start': '3255.200', 'end': '3259.760', 'text': 'dragon pulse surged toward the Blastoise'}, {'start': '3257.359', 'end': '3261.680', 'text': 'and Octillery. Despite the two Pokemon'}, {'start': '3259.760', 'end': '3263.440', 'text': 'bracing themselves in defensive stances'}, {'start': '3261.680', 'end': '3265.200', 'text': 'before the attack was unleashed, they'}, {'start': '3263.440', 'end': '3267.359', 'text': 'were ultimately struck down, losing'}, {'start': '3265.200', 'end': '3269.520', 'text': 'their ability to fight. "Boom!" Gurgle!'}, {'start': '3267.359', 'end': '3272.240', 'text': 'Thud! A deafening explosion rocked the'}, {'start': '3269.520', 'end': '3274.160', 'text': 'entire shark cruiser violently. "Quick!'}, {'start': '3272.240', 'end': '3276.400', 'text': 'Run for your lives!" someone shouted,'}, {'start': '3274.160', 'end': '3278.240', 'text': 'causing chaos to erupt instantly. The'}, {'start': '3276.400', 'end': '3280.319', 'text': 'crew scrambled, leaping off the deck'}, {'start': '3278.240', 'end': '3282.400', 'text': 'into the sea, desperately seeking a way'}, {'start': '3280.319', 'end': '3284.319', 'text': 'to survive. The dominant aura of the'}, {'start': '3282.400', 'end': '3286.079', 'text': "Swampert's earlier advantage vanished"}, {'start': '3284.319', 'end': '3288.480', 'text': 'like smoke in the wind, leaving the'}, {'start': '3286.079', 'end': '3290.880', 'text': 'entire shark cruiser shrouded in fear.'}, {'start': '3288.480', 'end': '3292.480', 'text': 'The old adage echoed in their minds. As'}, {'start': '3290.880', 'end': '3294.720', 'text': "long as you live, there's hope for"}, {'start': '3292.480', 'end': '3296.559', 'text': 'another day. Hey was jostled around in'}, {'start': '3294.720', 'end': '3298.400', 'text': 'the panicked crowd, barely keeping his'}, {'start': '3296.559', 'end': '3300.559', 'text': 'footing. Quickly, he recalled his'}, {'start': '3298.400', 'end': '3302.400', 'text': 'corfish into its poke ball and hurriedly'}, {'start': '3300.559', 'end': '3304.319', 'text': 'opened a door, slipping into the cabin'}, {'start': '3302.400', 'end': '3306.480', 'text': 'to find some refuge. The moment he'}, {'start': '3304.319', 'end': '3308.240', 'text': 'entered, Heyu spotted an enemy pirate'}, {'start': '3306.480', 'end': '3310.720', 'text': 'ransacking the room for valuables.'}, {'start': '3308.240', 'end': '3312.880', 'text': 'Poorfish, use Bubble Beam," he shouted.'}, {'start': '3310.720', 'end': '3315.119', 'text': 'The tentacle followed closely behind,'}, {'start': '3312.880', 'end': '3317.040', 'text': 'unleashing a wave of water pulse. The'}, {'start': '3315.119', 'end': '3319.200', 'text': 'pirate, clearly startled, hastily'}, {'start': '3317.040', 'end': '3321.599', 'text': 'summoned his own Pokemon to fight back.'}, {'start': '3319.200', 'end': '3323.200', 'text': "Corfish's claws snapped open, releasing"}, {'start': '3321.599', 'end': '3324.880', 'text': 'a barrage of bubbles that collided'}, {'start': '3323.200', 'end': '3326.720', 'text': 'midair with a massive water ball'}, {'start': '3324.880', 'end': '3328.960', 'text': 'summoned by the enemy. The clash sent'}, {'start': '3326.720', 'end': '3330.640', 'text': 'droplets spraying everywhere. Hey, you'}, {'start': '3328.960', 'end': '3332.240', 'text': 'brushed aside the foam, obstructing his'}, {'start': '3330.640', 'end': '3334.400', 'text': 'view with a sweep of his sleeve,'}, {'start': '3332.240', 'end': '3336.960', 'text': 'revealing the chaotic scene. Spiro used'}, {'start': '3334.400', 'end': '3338.640', 'text': 'Peek. He commanded. Spiro, still in'}, {'start': '3336.960', 'end': '3340.160', 'text': 'fighting shape, darted forward with'}, {'start': '3338.640', 'end': '3342.160', 'text': 'precision. This was where its agility'}, {'start': '3340.160', 'end': '3344.000', 'text': 'and combat instincts thrived in such'}, {'start': '3342.160', 'end': '3345.920', 'text': "confined skirmishes. I don't need to"}, {'start': '3344.000', 'end': '3348.079', 'text': 'defeat your Pokémon. I just need to kill'}, {'start': '3345.920', 'end': '3350.319', 'text': 'you. 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The'}, {'start': '3364.079', 'end': '3367.280', 'text': 'water droplets in the air blurred his'}, {'start': '3365.680', 'end': '3369.200', 'text': 'vision, but relying on years of'}, {'start': '3367.280', 'end': '3371.520', 'text': 'instinct, he rolled out of the way just'}, {'start': '3369.200', 'end': '3373.440', 'text': 'in time. Spiro missed its target, but it'}, {'start': '3371.520', 'end': '3375.760', 'text': 'quickly regained momentum. Energy'}, {'start': '3373.440', 'end': '3377.599', 'text': 'gathering in its sharp beak. It darted'}, {'start': '3375.760', 'end': '3379.520', 'text': "forward again, striking the pirate's"}, {'start': '3377.599', 'end': '3381.760', 'text': 'blind spot with deadly precision,'}, {'start': '3379.520', 'end': '3383.440', 'text': 'piercing his throat in an instant. Ugu,'}, {'start': '3381.760', 'end': '3385.359', 'text': 'the pirate collapsed stiffly to the'}, {'start': '3383.440', 'end': '3387.440', 'text': 'ground, clutching his blooded throat as'}, {'start': '3385.359', 'end': '3389.280', 'text': 'if trying to speak, but failing. Without'}, {'start': '3387.440', 'end': '3390.720', 'text': "its trainer's guidance, the tentacle"}, {'start': '3389.280', 'end': '3392.880', 'text': 'already weaker on land was left'}, {'start': '3390.720', 'end': '3394.720', 'text': 'disoriented and quickly defeated. Hey,'}, {'start': '3392.880', 'end': '3396.559', 'text': 'you kicked the lifeless body aside and'}, {'start': '3394.720', 'end': '3398.079', 'text': 'pulled a dagger from his belt. He tore'}, {'start': '3396.559', 'end': '3400.400', 'text': 'through the pirates clothing, searching'}, {'start': '3398.079', 'end': '3402.400', 'text': 'for valuables. No wonder so many people'}, {'start': '3400.400', 'end': '3404.240', 'text': 'risk their lives to become pirates, he'}, {'start': '3402.400', 'end': '3406.000', 'text': 'muttered, looking at the spoils.'}, {'start': '3404.240', 'end': '3408.079', 'text': 'Plundering really is the fastest way to'}, {'start': '3406.000', 'end': '3410.079', 'text': 'get rich. Among the loot, he found a'}, {'start': '3408.079', 'end': '3411.920', 'text': 'significant amount of alliance currency,'}, {'start': '3410.079', 'end': '3413.359', 'text': 'a journal-like notebook, and two poke'}, {'start': '3411.920', 'end': '3415.280', 'text': 'balls, one of which contained another'}, {'start': '3413.359', 'end': '3417.200', 'text': 'corefish. Click. He returned the'}, {'start': '3415.280', 'end': '3418.720', 'text': 'defeated tentacle to its poke ball and'}, {'start': '3417.200', 'end': '3420.640', 'text': 'locked it to prevent any further'}, {'start': '3418.720', 'end': '3422.799', 'text': 'interference. 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The lobster'}, {'start': '3440.640', 'end': '3444.480', 'text': "soldier nudged Hiu's pant leg with its"}, {'start': '3442.559', 'end': '3446.960', 'text': 'hard head and replied, I would never'}, {'start': '3444.480', 'end': '3448.640', 'text': 'resent you, master. After all, we made a'}, {'start': '3446.960', 'end': '3451.040', 'text': 'promise back. Fin reached the pinnacle'}, {'start': '3448.640', 'end': '3452.880', 'text': "together, didn't we? Harah, charge,"}, {'start': '3451.040', 'end': '3454.960', 'text': 'brothers. The chance to strike it rich'}, {'start': '3452.880', 'end': '3457.040', 'text': 'is right in front of us. Victory is'}, {'start': '3454.960', 'end': '3458.960', 'text': 'within our grasp. Kill them all, and'}, {'start': '3457.040', 'end': '3460.960', 'text': 'their treasures are yours. The oneeyed'}, {'start': '3458.960', 'end': '3462.960', 'text': 'pirate leader stood at top a platform,'}, {'start': '3460.960', 'end': '3465.040', 'text': 'shouting madly. His hands raised high'}, {'start': '3462.960', 'end': '3467.200', 'text': 'above his head as he gestured wildly.'}, {'start': '3465.040', 'end': '3468.960', 'text': 'His rallying cries further ignited the'}, {'start': '3467.200', 'end': '3470.559', 'text': 'fervor of his crew, driving them to'}, {'start': '3468.960', 'end': '3472.640', 'text': 'press their attacks with their spirits'}, {'start': '3470.559', 'end': '3474.480', 'text': 'commanding greater ferocity. The pirates'}, {'start': '3472.640', 'end': '3476.559', 'text': 'of the giant shark ship were beaten back'}, {'start': '3474.480', 'end': '3478.559', 'text': 'step by step, especially after seeing'}, {'start': '3476.559', 'end': '3480.799', 'text': 'the defeat of the first mate spirits.'}, {'start': '3478.559', 'end': '3482.559', 'text': 'Their morale collapsed entirely. Run for'}, {'start': '3480.799', 'end': '3484.640', 'text': "your lives. Even the first mate's"}, {'start': '3482.559', 'end': '3486.880', 'text': 'spirits have fallen. Save yourselves. An'}, {'start': '3484.640', 'end': '3488.240', 'text': 'experienced old pirate shouted loudly.'}, {'start': '3486.880', 'end': '3490.400', 'text': 'Those who had been holding their ground'}, {'start': '3488.240', 'end': '3492.160', 'text': 'felt their resolve waiver at his words.'}, {'start': '3490.400', 'end': '3493.760', 'text': 'In truth, some of the more cowardly'}, {'start': '3492.160', 'end': '3495.680', 'text': 'pirates had already jumped overboard'}, {'start': '3493.760', 'end': '3497.839', 'text': 'earlier, but in the water, they became'}, {'start': '3495.680', 'end': '3500.000', 'text': 'sitting ducks, easily picked off by the'}, {'start': '3497.839', 'end': '3502.079', 'text': 'enemy pirates commanding spirits. This'}, {'start': '3500.000', 'end': '3504.160', 'text': 'grim reality crushed any remaining'}, {'start': '3502.079', 'end': '3506.319', 'text': 'thoughts of escaping into the sea.'}, {'start': '3504.160', 'end': '3509.119', 'text': "Everyone, don't be afraid. I'm here."}, {'start': '3506.319', 'end': '3510.640', 'text': "Rally to me. Rally to me. Madam's"}, {'start': '3509.119', 'end': '3512.559', 'text': 'commanding voice rang across the'}, {'start': '3510.640', 'end': '3514.400', 'text': 'battlefield, exuding an aura of'}, {'start': '3512.559', 'end': '3516.079', 'text': 'leadership. The crew of the giant shark'}, {'start': '3514.400', 'end': '3518.160', 'text': 'ship began retreating and gathering'}, {'start': '3516.079', 'end': '3519.920', 'text': 'together at her call. Human nature often'}, {'start': '3518.160', 'end': '3522.319', 'text': 'leans toward conformity. When one person'}, {'start': '3519.920', 'end': '3524.400', 'text': 'acts, they may face skepticism, but when'}, {'start': '3522.319', 'end': '3526.720', 'text': 'everyone acts, others naturally follow'}, {'start': '3524.400', 'end': '3529.280', 'text': 'suit. On the enemy ship, a pirate turned'}, {'start': '3526.720', 'end': '3530.880', 'text': 'to the oneeyed captain and said, "Boss,'}, {'start': '3529.280', 'end': '3532.960', 'text': 'that woman seems to be consolidating'}, {'start': '3530.880', 'end': '3534.720', 'text': 'their forces." "We should stop her now."'}, {'start': '3532.960', 'end': '3537.440', 'text': 'The oneeyed captain, brimming with'}, {'start': '3534.720', 'end': '3539.280', 'text': 'confidence, replied, "No rush. Let her'}, {'start': '3537.440', 'end': '3541.280', 'text': "gather them all in one place. It'll make"}, {'start': '3539.280', 'end': '3543.440', 'text': 'it easier for us to wipe them out in one'}, {'start': '3541.280', 'end': '3545.200', 'text': 'fell swoop." The absence of top tier'}, {'start': '3543.440', 'end': '3546.960', 'text': 'combat strength left the crew of the'}, {'start': '3545.200', 'end': '3548.400', 'text': 'giant shark ship cornered, barely'}, {'start': '3546.960', 'end': '3550.480', 'text': 'holding on through their familiarity'}, {'start': '3548.400', 'end': '3552.400', 'text': 'with the terrain. "Stop resisting. If'}, {'start': '3550.480', 'end': '3554.240', 'text': "you surrender, we'll treat you well and"}, {'start': '3552.400', 'end': '3556.079', 'text': 'won\'t confiscate your spirits." The'}, {'start': '3554.240', 'end': '3557.680', 'text': 'enemy pirates used a loudspeaker to'}, {'start': '3556.079', 'end': '3559.680', 'text': 'amplify their words, employing'}, {'start': '3557.680', 'end': '3561.599', 'text': 'psychological tactics. Some of the crew'}, {'start': '3559.680', 'end': '3563.680', 'text': 'hesitated, and a few less experienced'}, {'start': '3561.599', 'end': '3565.520', 'text': 'ones even showed signs of wavering.'}, {'start': '3563.680', 'end': '3567.359', 'text': 'However, the majority clenched their'}, {'start': '3565.520', 'end': '3569.280', 'text': 'fists in fury, though their true'}, {'start': '3567.359', 'end': '3570.880', 'text': 'thoughts remained hidden within. "If you'}, {'start': '3569.280', 'end': '3572.880', 'text': "won't surrender, don't blame us for"}, {'start': '3570.880', 'end': '3574.400', 'text': 'being ruthless." Seeing their words fail'}, {'start': '3572.880', 'end': '3576.400', 'text': 'to sway the defenders despite their'}, {'start': '3574.400', 'end': '3578.480', 'text': 'efforts, the enemy pirates decided to'}, {'start': '3576.400', 'end': '3580.480', 'text': 'launch an all-out attack. Countless'}, {'start': '3578.480', 'end': '3582.480', 'text': 'skills were unleashed in a barrage aimed'}, {'start': '3580.480', 'end': '3584.240', 'text': "at the defender's cornered position. Use"}, {'start': '3582.480', 'end': '3586.000', 'text': 'wideguard, Madame Maida commanded'}, {'start': '3584.240', 'end': '3588.559', 'text': 'sharply, her voice cutting through the'}, {'start': '3586.000', 'end': '3590.640', 'text': 'chaos. The swamp hurt pounded its chest,'}, {'start': '3588.559', 'end': '3593.119', 'text': 'letting out a horse roar as an invisible'}, {'start': '3590.640', 'end': '3594.559', 'text': 'ripple emanated from its body. A massive'}, {'start': '3593.119', 'end': '3596.799', 'text': 'transparent protective shield'}, {'start': '3594.559', 'end': '3599.200', 'text': 'materialized, enveloping their side and'}, {'start': '3596.799', 'end': '3601.040', 'text': 'all their spirits. Water jets, foam'}, {'start': '3599.200', 'end': '3602.480', 'text': 'beams, and countless high-speed star'}, {'start': '3601.040', 'end': '3604.079', 'text': 'attacks relentlessly struck the'}, {'start': '3602.480', 'end': '3605.760', 'text': 'protective shield. Yet, they failed to'}, {'start': '3604.079', 'end': '3608.079', 'text': 'shake the formidable wide-ranged'}, {'start': '3605.760', 'end': '3609.760', 'text': 'defense. Inside the shield, the people'}, {'start': '3608.079', 'end': '3611.440', 'text': 'and Pokémon finally had a moment to'}, {'start': '3609.760', 'end': '3613.280', 'text': 'catch their breath. They quickly took'}, {'start': '3611.440', 'end': '3615.520', 'text': 'out healing sprays and various recovery'}, {'start': '3613.280', 'end': '3617.520', 'text': 'items, striving to restore their Pokemon'}, {'start': '3615.520', 'end': '3619.440', 'text': 'strength. A fierce battle still awaited'}, {'start': '3617.520', 'end': '3621.359', 'text': 'them. Madame Meta thought to herself,'}, {'start': '3619.440', 'end': '3623.119', 'text': 'wondering, "Is hey you still alive?'}, {'start': '3621.359', 'end': '3624.960', 'text': 'Could he have died in the chaos already?'}, {'start': '3623.119', 'end': '3626.480', 'text': 'What a waste of such a promising talent?'}, {'start': '3624.960', 'end': '3628.240', 'text': 'I was hoping to pass on my breeder'}, {'start': '3626.480', 'end': '3630.400', 'text': 'skills to him." As the enemy\'s attacks'}, {'start': '3628.240', 'end': '3631.920', 'text': 'grew even more ferocious. The protective'}, {'start': '3630.400', 'end': '3634.000', 'text': 'shield created by the wide-ranged'}, {'start': '3631.920', 'end': '3635.359', 'text': 'defense was nearing its limit. It seemed'}, {'start': '3634.000', 'end': '3637.440', 'text': 'she would have to resort to her trump'}, {'start': '3635.359', 'end': '3639.440', 'text': 'card. Madame Meta forced herself to stay'}, {'start': '3637.440', 'end': '3641.839', 'text': 'calm under the pressure, making a firm'}, {'start': '3639.440', 'end': '3643.440', 'text': 'decision in her heart. Meanwhile, Hi was'}, {'start': '3641.839', 'end': '3645.359', 'text': 'recovering his strength in a room,'}, {'start': '3643.440', 'end': '3647.440', 'text': 'paying no attention to the enemy pirates'}, {'start': '3645.359', 'end': '3649.359', 'text': 'broadcast outside. These pirates were'}, {'start': '3647.440', 'end': '3651.520', 'text': 'utterly untrustworthy, and his past'}, {'start': '3649.359', 'end': '3653.680', 'text': 'experiences had already proven that if'}, {'start': '3651.520', 'end': '3655.359', 'text': 'things truly became unbearable, he would'}, {'start': '3653.680', 'end': '3657.280', 'text': 'have no choice but to jump into the sea'}, {'start': '3655.359', 'end': '3658.880', 'text': 'to escape. Fortunately, there was a'}, {'start': '3657.280', 'end': '3660.160', 'text': 'hatch at the bottom of the ship. He'}, {'start': '3658.880', 'end': '3662.240', 'text': 'thought to himself that he was not'}, {'start': '3660.160', 'end': '3663.839', 'text': 'someone who would die for blind loyalty.'}, {'start': '3662.240', 'end': '3665.520', 'text': 'Staying aboard this pirate ship was'}, {'start': '3663.839', 'end': '3667.359', 'text': "merely to learn Madame Meta's breeder"}, {'start': '3665.520', 'end': '3669.760', 'text': 'expertise. With his life now on the'}, {'start': '3667.359', 'end': '3671.680', 'text': 'line, he had to plan his way out. Fo'}, {'start': '3669.760', 'end': '3673.839', 'text': 'Sharpedo, if things take a turn for the'}, {'start': '3671.680', 'end': '3675.839', 'text': "worse, I'll jump into the sea. You two"}, {'start': '3673.839', 'end': '3678.000', 'text': 'must follow me immediately. Hey, you'}, {'start': '3675.839', 'end': '3680.160', 'text': 'instructed his three Pokémon urgently.'}, {'start': '3678.000', 'end': '3682.319', 'text': 'Fo, you scout from the air and find the'}, {'start': '3680.160', 'end': '3684.559', 'text': 'nearest land. Sharpedo, you lead the way'}, {'start': '3682.319', 'end': '3686.400', 'text': 'in the water for me and Craot. He knew'}, {'start': '3684.559', 'end': '3688.559', 'text': 'that in a truly dangerous moment,'}, {'start': '3686.400', 'end': '3690.799', 'text': 'sacrificing his Pokémon to save himself'}, {'start': '3688.559', 'end': '3692.880', 'text': 'might be necessary. After all, once'}, {'start': '3690.799', 'end': '3694.640', 'text': 'dead, nothing else mattered. He had no'}, {'start': '3692.880', 'end': '3696.400', 'text': 'intention of perishing so soon after'}, {'start': '3694.640', 'end': '3698.160', 'text': 'being given a second chance at life.'}, {'start': '3696.400', 'end': '3700.319', 'text': 'After regaining most of his strength,'}, {'start': '3698.160', 'end': '3702.400', 'text': 'Heyu slowly stood up, opened the door,'}, {'start': '3700.319', 'end': '3704.559', 'text': 'and peaked outside. The deck was now'}, {'start': '3702.400', 'end': '3706.640', 'text': 'deserted, littered only with remnants of'}, {'start': '3704.559', 'end': '3708.160', 'text': 'Pokémon and blood stains. It seemed the'}, {'start': '3706.640', 'end': '3710.240', 'text': 'enemy had already swept through this'}, {'start': '3708.160', 'end': '3711.680', 'text': 'area and had likely moved to the rear.'}, {'start': '3710.240', 'end': '3713.520', 'text': 'He rummaged through the pockets of the'}, {'start': '3711.680', 'end': '3715.520', 'text': 'corpses and found a considerable amount'}, {'start': '3713.520', 'end': '3716.880', 'text': 'of loot. Just as he was flipping over'}, {'start': '3715.520', 'end': '3719.040', 'text': 'another body to search for more'}, {'start': '3716.880', 'end': '3720.880', 'text': 'valuables, a sudden thunderous dragon'}, {'start': '3719.040', 'end': '3722.880', 'text': 'roar shook the heavens and the earth,'}, {'start': '3720.880', 'end': '3724.559', 'text': 'sending a shiver down his spine. He'}, {'start': '3722.880', 'end': '3726.559', 'text': 'followed the sound and saw a massive'}, {'start': '3724.559', 'end': '3728.400', 'text': 'Goridos soaring through the air. Its'}, {'start': '3726.559', 'end': '3730.799', 'text': 'shimmering blue scales glistened under'}, {'start': '3728.400', 'end': '3732.880', 'text': 'the sunlight. From its ferocious maw, it'}, {'start': '3730.799', 'end': '3735.040', 'text': 'unleashed a brilliant white beam that'}, {'start': '3732.880', 'end': '3736.559', 'text': 'instantly sank the enemy pirate ship.'}, {'start': '3735.040', 'end': '3738.400', 'text': "Heyu's heartbeat quickened as the"}, {'start': '3736.559', 'end': '3740.880', 'text': 'breathtaking sight left him momentarily'}, {'start': '3738.400', 'end': '3742.720', 'text': 'speechless. Is this Geridos on our side?'}, {'start': '3740.880', 'end': '3744.559', 'text': 'The question flashed through his mind,'}, {'start': '3742.720', 'end': '3746.000', 'text': 'but there was no time to dwell on it.'}, {'start': '3744.559', 'end': '3747.680', 'text': 'The appearance of the Goridos had'}, {'start': '3746.000', 'end': '3749.599', 'text': 'undoubtedly tipped the scales of the'}, {'start': '3747.680', 'end': '3751.440', 'text': 'battle. Heyu quickly snapped out of his'}, {'start': '3749.599', 'end': '3753.599', 'text': 'shock, abandoning his grief for more'}, {'start': '3751.440', 'end': '3755.440', 'text': 'loot. He swiftly tied the spoils he had'}, {'start': '3753.599', 'end': '3756.960', 'text': 'collected around his waist and moved'}, {'start': '3755.440', 'end': '3759.040', 'text': 'along the edge of the deck toward the'}, {'start': '3756.960', 'end': '3760.960', 'text': "ship's cabin. The Goridos continued its"}, {'start': '3759.040', 'end': '3763.119', 'text': 'relentless assault, unleashing wave'}, {'start': '3760.960', 'end': '3765.280', 'text': 'after wave of devastating attacks. With'}, {'start': '3763.119', 'end': '3767.520', 'text': 'a sweep of its massive tail, a powerful'}, {'start': '3765.280', 'end': '3769.680', 'text': 'tornado swept across the enemy fleet,'}, {'start': '3767.520', 'end': '3771.280', 'text': 'demolishing another pirate ship. The air'}, {'start': '3769.680', 'end': '3772.960', 'text': 'was filled with the screams of the enemy'}, {'start': '3771.280', 'end': '3774.799', 'text': 'pirates and the sound of splintering'}, {'start': '3772.960', 'end': '3776.319', 'text': 'wood. At this moment, the crew of the'}, {'start': '3774.799', 'end': '3778.480', 'text': 'giant shark finally realized that the'}, {'start': '3776.319', 'end': '3780.160', 'text': 'Goridos was actually on their side. The'}, {'start': '3778.480', 'end': '3782.079', 'text': 'two deputy captains, who had been'}, {'start': '3780.160', 'end': '3784.160', 'text': 'preparing to flee, were now pale with'}, {'start': '3782.079', 'end': '3786.079', 'text': 'terror, as if they had seen a ghost.'}, {'start': '3784.160', 'end': '3788.559', 'text': 'Impossible. The captain is supposed to'}, {'start': '3786.079', 'end': '3790.559', 'text': 'be dead, Nagata Shin exclaimed in panic.'}, {'start': '3788.559', 'end': '3792.559', 'text': 'Their boldness in openly disrespecting'}, {'start': '3790.559', 'end': '3794.480', 'text': 'Madame Meta and secretly rallying others'}, {'start': '3792.559', 'end': '3796.079', 'text': 'to seize control of the giant shark was'}, {'start': '3794.480', 'end': '3797.599', 'text': 'based on the belief that the captain had'}, {'start': '3796.079', 'end': '3799.680', 'text': 'been killed by a powerful dark'}, {'start': '3797.599', 'end': '3802.079', 'text': 'organization. But now the appearance of'}, {'start': '3799.680', 'end': '3804.240', 'text': 'the Geridos reignited their fears. Calm'}, {'start': '3802.079', 'end': '3806.559', 'text': 'down. Our information is absolutely'}, {'start': '3804.240', 'end': '3808.400', 'text': 'reliable. This must be a contingency he'}, {'start': '3806.559', 'end': '3810.480', 'text': 'left behind for that woman. The other'}, {'start': '3808.400', 'end': '3812.400', 'text': 'deputy captain said, regaining his'}, {'start': '3810.480', 'end': '3814.319', 'text': 'composure. Although his analysis brought'}, {'start': '3812.400', 'end': '3816.400', 'text': 'them some relief, their faces remained'}, {'start': '3814.319', 'end': '3818.000', 'text': 'grim. With such a powerful Pokémon on'}, {'start': '3816.400', 'end': '3819.920', 'text': "Madame Meta's side and her gaining"}, {'start': '3818.000', 'end': '3821.359', 'text': 'newfound respect and authority at this'}, {'start': '3819.920', 'end': '3823.039', 'text': 'critical moment, their chances of'}, {'start': '3821.359', 'end': '3825.200', 'text': 'reclaiming power in the future seemed'}, {'start': '3823.039', 'end': '3827.440', 'text': 'slim. The mighty Geridos unleashed its'}, {'start': '3825.200', 'end': '3829.200', 'text': "wrath, instantly overturning the enemy's"}, {'start': '3827.440', 'end': '3830.799', 'text': 'pirate ship. The pirates aboard the'}, {'start': '3829.200', 'end': '3833.280', 'text': 'great shark sounded their horn of'}, {'start': '3830.799', 'end': '3835.200', 'text': 'counterattack. Chaos ensued and the'}, {'start': '3833.280', 'end': '3836.799', 'text': 'enemy pirates crumbled in disarray.'}, {'start': '3835.200', 'end': '3838.960', 'text': 'Their top fighters were held at bay by'}, {'start': '3836.799', 'end': '3841.520', 'text': 'geridos and swamp hurt, leaving no one'}, {'start': '3838.960', 'end': '3843.359', 'text': 'to offer reinforcements. As the sun set,'}, {'start': '3841.520', 'end': '3845.200', 'text': 'the crimson glow of the evening sky'}, {'start': '3843.359', 'end': '3846.960', 'text': 'bathed the ocean, and the bloodstained'}, {'start': '3845.200', 'end': '3848.880', 'text': 'deck of the great shark bore witness to'}, {'start': '3846.960', 'end': '3851.119', 'text': 'the brutal and heroic clash between the'}, {'start': '3848.880', 'end': '3852.880', 'text': 'pirate crews. The last enemy pirate'}, {'start': '3851.119', 'end': '3854.559', 'text': 'fell, and the remaining pirates of the'}, {'start': '3852.880', 'end': '3856.400', 'text': 'great shark erupted in cheers of'}, {'start': '3854.559', 'end': '3858.400', 'text': 'victory. Undoubtedly, they were the'}, {'start': '3856.400', 'end': '3860.480', 'text': 'victors of this bloody feast. Countless'}, {'start': '3858.400', 'end': '3862.400', 'text': 'corpses and treasures lay scattered, the'}, {'start': '3860.480', 'end': '3864.559', 'text': 'chaos serving as a stepping stone to'}, {'start': '3862.400', 'end': '3866.480', 'text': 'their rise. Many knelt, weeping with'}, {'start': '3864.559', 'end': '3868.400', 'text': 'their hands raised in the air, shouting'}, {'start': '3866.480', 'end': '3870.160', 'text': 'in triumph. The golden rays of the'}, {'start': '3868.400', 'end': '3872.000', 'text': 'setting sun fell upon them as if'}, {'start': '3870.160', 'end': '3874.240', 'text': 'celebrating their victory and adding a'}, {'start': '3872.000', 'end': '3876.240', 'text': 'touch of grandeur. Kuroa, hearing that'}, {'start': '3874.240', 'end': '3878.079', 'text': 'the battle outside had finally ended,'}, {'start': '3876.240', 'end': '3879.599', 'text': 'quickly wiped the blood off his face and'}, {'start': '3878.079', 'end': '3882.079', 'text': 'emerged from his hiding spot in the'}, {'start': '3879.599', 'end': '3884.079', 'text': 'cabin, figning exhaustion. After all, he'}, {'start': '3882.079', 'end': '3885.839', 'text': 'had taken down one enemy himself.'}, {'start': '3884.079', 'end': '3887.680', 'text': 'Portraying himself as having endured'}, {'start': '3885.839', 'end': '3890.000', 'text': 'hardship and danger was always a safe'}, {'start': '3887.680', 'end': '3891.920', 'text': 'bet. At that moment, Lady Meta stood at'}, {'start': '3890.000', 'end': '3893.680', 'text': 'the bow, holding two bloodied heads in'}, {'start': '3891.920', 'end': '3895.680', 'text': "her hands, those of the ship's two first"}, {'start': '3893.680', 'end': '3897.839', 'text': 'mates. The crew stared in shock at the'}, {'start': '3895.680', 'end': '3899.680', 'text': 'cold, beautiful woman. The brutality of'}, {'start': '3897.839', 'end': '3901.280', 'text': 'the battle had left them stunned, not'}, {'start': '3899.680', 'end': '3903.200', 'text': 'only because of the carnage, but also'}, {'start': '3901.280', 'end': '3905.359', 'text': 'because the previously gentle Lady Meta'}, {'start': '3903.200', 'end': '3907.280', 'text': 'had acted so decisively. She had slain'}, {'start': '3905.359', 'end': '3909.119', 'text': 'the two first mates, who had harbored'}, {'start': '3907.280', 'end': '3911.039', 'text': 'ill intentions and plotted against her,'}, {'start': '3909.119', 'end': '3913.440', 'text': 'declaring her intent to rid the ship of'}, {'start': '3911.039', 'end': '3915.599', 'text': "threats. Lady Meta's tone was resolute,"}, {'start': '3913.440', 'end': '3917.680', 'text': 'her gaze sharp with an aura of menace.'}, {'start': '3915.599', 'end': '3919.359', 'text': 'The crews earlier excitement froze in an'}, {'start': '3917.680', 'end': '3922.000', 'text': 'instant, and they bowed their heads in'}, {'start': '3919.359', 'end': '3923.760', 'text': 'silence, not daring to respond. Kuroha'}, {'start': '3922.000', 'end': '3926.400', 'text': 'immediately raised his arm and shouted,'}, {'start': '3923.760', 'end': '3928.160', 'text': '"Lady Meta is unmatched in strength. We'}, {'start': '3926.400', 'end': '3930.559', 'text': 'pledge our loyalty to you as the new'}, {'start': '3928.160', 'end': '3932.880', 'text': 'captain. I, Kuroha, salute our new'}, {'start': '3930.559', 'end': '3934.720', 'text': 'captain. His voice rang out, his face'}, {'start': '3932.880', 'end': '3936.559', 'text': 'flushed with fervor. The others,'}, {'start': '3934.720', 'end': '3938.799', 'text': 'grasping the change in power, quickly'}, {'start': '3936.559', 'end': '3941.280', 'text': 'followed suit, chanting, "Hail Lady'}, {'start': '3938.799', 'end': '3943.280', 'text': 'Meta. Hail the new captain." Lady Meta'}, {'start': '3941.280', 'end': '3945.359', 'text': 'stood tall, her cold eyes surveying the'}, {'start': '3943.280', 'end': '3946.960', 'text': 'crew below. Kuroha looked up to see her'}, {'start': '3945.359', 'end': '3950.000', 'text': 'figure silhouetted against the setting'}, {'start': '3946.960', 'end': '3952.079', 'text': 'sun, exuding an awinspiring radiance.'}, {'start': '3950.000', 'end': '3954.400', 'text': 'She slowly raised her arms, feeling the'}, {'start': '3952.079', 'end': '3956.000', 'text': 'gusting sea breeze, her gaze unwavering'}, {'start': '3954.400', 'end': '3958.160', 'text': 'as she declared, "I accept your'}, {'start': '3956.000', 'end': '3960.160', 'text': 'allegiance. From this day forth, I will'}, {'start': '3958.160', 'end': '3962.559', 'text': 'ensure the flag of the great shark sails'}, {'start': '3960.160', 'end': '3964.319', 'text': 'higher across the seas. Long live lady'}, {'start': '3962.559', 'end': '3966.160', 'text': 'Meta." Karoha once again played the'}, {'start': '3964.319', 'end': '3968.640', 'text': 'sycophant and the others echoed his'}, {'start': '3966.160', 'end': '3970.640', 'text': 'cheer, shouting, "Long live!" Beneath'}, {'start': '3968.640', 'end': '3972.880', 'text': 'the setting sun, the sails of the great'}, {'start': '3970.640', 'end': '3975.039', 'text': 'shark billowed in the wind, heralding a'}, {'start': '3972.880', 'end': '3976.480', 'text': 'new journey. Before nightfall, the crew'}, {'start': '3975.039', 'end': '3978.559', 'text': 'hurried to salvage goods from the'}, {'start': '3976.480', 'end': '3980.640', 'text': "enemy's pirate ship. Tonight would be a"}, {'start': '3978.559', 'end': '3982.799', 'text': 'sleepless night. As everyone anticipated'}, {'start': '3980.640', 'end': '3984.960', 'text': "the distribution of tomorrow's spoils."}, {'start': '3982.799', 'end': '3987.119', 'text': 'Exhausted, Kuroha collapsed onto the bed'}, {'start': '3984.960', 'end': '3988.960', 'text': 'in his cabin while his Spiro stood vigil'}, {'start': '3987.119', 'end': '3990.400', 'text': 'at the bedside. It had become a habit'}, {'start': '3988.960', 'end': '3992.319', 'text': 'for the little bird in the month since'}, {'start': '3990.400', 'end': '3994.240', 'text': 'its birth. The lobster soldier and the'}, {'start': '3992.319', 'end': '3995.839', 'text': 'Sharpedo quietly stayed in a pool that'}, {'start': '3994.240', 'end': '3997.839', 'text': 'had been converted from a restroom.'}, {'start': '3995.839', 'end': '3999.440', 'text': 'Although both Pokémon were amphibious'}, {'start': '3997.839', 'end': '4001.520', 'text': 'creatures, they clearly felt more'}, {'start': '3999.440', 'end': '4003.440', 'text': 'comfortable in the water. As night fell,'}, {'start': '4001.520', 'end': '4005.680', 'text': 'a heavy silence enveloped the pirate'}, {'start': '4003.440', 'end': '4007.680', 'text': 'ship. Heyu slowly got up, his mood'}, {'start': '4005.680', 'end': '4009.200', 'text': 'relaxing as he found himself alone. He'}, {'start': '4007.680', 'end': '4010.640', 'text': 'pulled out all the loot he had collected'}, {'start': '4009.200', 'end': '4012.720', 'text': 'that day from his waist pouch and'}, {'start': '4010.640', 'end': '4014.240', 'text': 'pockets, piling the items onto the small'}, {'start': '4012.720', 'end': '4016.000', 'text': 'table. The first thing that caught his'}, {'start': '4014.240', 'end': '4018.160', 'text': 'eye was a large stack of paper alliance'}, {'start': '4016.000', 'end': '4019.599', 'text': 'currency. As a pirate, he was well aware'}, {'start': '4018.160', 'end': '4021.599', 'text': 'that most of them were outlaws with'}, {'start': '4019.599', 'end': '4022.880', 'text': 'sensitive identities, making cash their'}, {'start': '4021.599', 'end': '4024.720', 'text': 'preferred means of wealth. Savings'}, {'start': '4022.880', 'end': '4026.559', 'text': 'accounts were a rarity. Heyu gathered'}, {'start': '4024.720', 'end': '4028.559', 'text': 'the bills together, stacking them into a'}, {'start': '4026.559', 'end': '4030.240', 'text': 'neat pile. Skillfully, he flipped'}, {'start': '4028.559', 'end': '4031.680', 'text': 'through the notes one by one, taking'}, {'start': '4030.240', 'end': '4034.160', 'text': 'some time to count them. To his'}, {'start': '4031.680', 'end': '4036.720', 'text': 'surprise, it totaled 300,000 alliance'}, {'start': '4034.160', 'end': '4038.640', 'text': 'credits. Truly, crime does pay. he'}, {'start': '4036.720', 'end': '4040.240', 'text': 'thought with a mix of awe and irony.'}, {'start': '4038.640', 'end': '4041.760', 'text': 'Aside from the enemies he had slain in'}, {'start': '4040.240', 'end': '4044.400', 'text': 'the cabin, he had only managed to'}, {'start': '4041.760', 'end': '4046.640', 'text': 'quickly loot a few ordinary pirates. If'}, {'start': '4044.400', 'end': '4048.799', 'text': 'only I could have searched everybody, he'}, {'start': '4046.640', 'end': '4051.119', 'text': 'murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming'}, {'start': '4048.799', 'end': '4052.400', 'text': 'with a fiery ambition. A cool sea breeze'}, {'start': '4051.119', 'end': '4054.079', 'text': 'drifted through the cracks by the'}, {'start': '4052.400', 'end': '4056.240', 'text': 'window, snapping, "Hey, you out of his'}, {'start': '4054.079', 'end': '4058.160', 'text': 'thoughts, shaking off the absurd notions'}, {'start': '4056.240', 'end': '4060.000', 'text': 'in his mind, he resumed sorting through'}, {'start': '4058.160', 'end': '4061.839', 'text': 'the items. Among them were two poke'}, {'start': '4060.000', 'end': '4064.640', 'text': 'balls, one containing a tentacle and the'}, {'start': '4061.839', 'end': '4066.480', 'text': 'other a corfish." TCH as expected.'}, {'start': '4064.640', 'end': '4068.240', 'text': "They're both low-level, he muttered,"}, {'start': '4066.480', 'end': '4069.760', 'text': 'pulling out his alliance Pokedex to scan'}, {'start': '4068.240', 'end': '4071.760', 'text': 'them. The screen displayed their'}, {'start': '4069.760', 'end': '4073.839', 'text': 'information, confirming his suspicions.'}, {'start': '4071.760', 'end': '4075.839', 'text': 'The tentacle was level 16, and the'}, {'start': '4073.839', 'end': '4077.760', 'text': 'Corefish was level 17. Setting the'}, {'start': '4075.839', 'end': '4079.440', 'text': 'Pokeballs down gently, "Hey, you thought'}, {'start': '4077.760', 'end': '4081.280', 'text': 'to himself, although their levels are'}, {'start': '4079.440', 'end': '4083.599', 'text': 'low, together they could fetch over'}, {'start': '4081.280', 'end': '4085.039', 'text': '100,000 credits if sold. Perhaps I can'}, {'start': '4083.599', 'end': '4086.799', 'text': 'sell them on the black market once I'}, {'start': '4085.039', 'end': '4088.880', 'text': 'return to the mainland." As for keeping'}, {'start': '4086.799', 'end': '4090.400', 'text': 'them, that idea never crossed his mind.'}, {'start': '4088.880', 'end': '4092.160', 'text': 'They might serve as a stop gap in'}, {'start': '4090.400', 'end': '4094.079', 'text': 'emergencies, but training them seriously'}, {'start': '4092.160', 'end': '4095.599', 'text': 'was out of the question. Pokémon that'}, {'start': '4094.079', 'end': '4097.600', 'text': 'already belonged to a trainer were'}, {'start': '4095.599', 'end': '4099.199', 'text': 'notoriously difficult to tame, and few'}, {'start': '4097.600', 'end': '4100.880', 'text': 'would bother raising them into a main'}, {'start': '4099.199', 'end': '4102.799', 'text': 'force. After organizing the'}, {'start': '4100.880', 'end': '4104.560', 'text': 'miscellaneous items, only a small'}, {'start': '4102.799', 'end': '4106.640', 'text': 'notebook resembling a journal remained'}, {'start': '4104.560', 'end': '4108.400', 'text': 'on the table. Heyu opened it slowly,'}, {'start': '4106.640', 'end': '4110.000', 'text': 'finding its contents unexpectedly'}, {'start': '4108.400', 'end': '4111.600', 'text': 'intriguing. It turned out to be a'}, {'start': '4110.000', 'end': '4113.440', 'text': 'comprehensive care manual for nurturing'}, {'start': '4111.600', 'end': '4115.920', 'text': 'a corfish. As he flipped through the'}, {'start': '4113.440', 'end': '4117.839', 'text': 'pages, his eyebrows raised in curiosity.'}, {'start': '4115.920', 'end': '4119.199', 'text': 'The manual covered everything from skill'}, {'start': '4117.839', 'end': '4121.120', 'text': 'training and feeding to battle'}, {'start': '4119.199', 'end': '4123.120', 'text': 'strategies, unique traits, and even'}, {'start': '4121.120', 'end': '4124.880', 'text': 'emotional bonding. It was an exhaustive'}, {'start': '4123.120', 'end': '4126.560', 'text': 'guide to every aspect of raising a'}, {'start': '4124.880', 'end': '4128.400', 'text': 'corefish, and Heyu found himself'}, {'start': '4126.560', 'end': '4130.239', 'text': 'completely engrossed. When he finally'}, {'start': '4128.400', 'end': '4131.920', 'text': 'reached the last page, six bold'}, {'start': '4130.239', 'end': '4134.000', 'text': 'characters stood out, produced by the'}, {'start': '4131.920', 'end': '4135.839', 'text': 'Pokémon Alliance. It was only then that'}, {'start': '4134.000', 'end': '4137.679', 'text': 'Heyu realized this was an internal'}, {'start': '4135.839', 'end': '4139.359', 'text': 'training manual from the Alliance, which'}, {'start': '4137.679', 'end': '4141.279', 'text': 'instantly elevated its value in his'}, {'start': '4139.359', 'end': '4142.960', 'text': "eyes. He couldn't help but wonder how"}, {'start': '4141.279', 'end': '4145.040', 'text': 'such a precious item had ended up in the'}, {'start': '4142.960', 'end': '4146.880', 'text': 'hands of an ordinary pirate. In truth,'}, {'start': '4145.040', 'end': '4148.480', 'text': 'the pirate Hiu had killed was once a'}, {'start': '4146.880', 'end': '4150.640', 'text': 'directline trainer of the Pokemon'}, {'start': '4148.480', 'end': '4152.400', 'text': 'Alliance. However, his parents had been'}, {'start': '4150.640', 'end': '4154.000', 'text': 'caught on the losing side of a political'}, {'start': '4152.400', 'end': '4156.000', 'text': 'struggle within the Alliance and had'}, {'start': '4154.000', 'end': '4158.000', 'text': 'tragically met their end. To ensure his'}, {'start': '4156.000', 'end': '4160.319', 'text': 'safety and avoid being held accountable,'}, {'start': '4158.000', 'end': '4162.159', 'text': 'Hiu decisively left the city he was in.'}, {'start': '4160.319', 'end': '4164.319', 'text': 'Through a series of coincidences and'}, {'start': '4162.159', 'end': '4166.159', 'text': 'unexpected events, he eventually became'}, {'start': '4164.319', 'end': '4168.159', 'text': 'a pirate. This handbook on raising'}, {'start': '4166.159', 'end': '4169.759', 'text': 'lobster soldiers was a valuable item he'}, {'start': '4168.159', 'end': '4171.759', 'text': 'had purchased using merit points from'}, {'start': '4169.759', 'end': '4173.759', 'text': 'the Alliance. Hey kept the handbook'}, {'start': '4171.759', 'end': '4175.279', 'text': 'securely locked in a cabinet as its'}, {'start': '4173.759', 'end': '4177.440', 'text': 'contents were crucial to his future'}, {'start': '4175.279', 'end': '4179.120', 'text': 'efforts in cultivating lobster soldiers'}, {'start': '4177.440', 'end': '4181.199', 'text': 'was something he could not afford to'}, {'start': '4179.120', 'end': '4183.040', 'text': 'lose. After counting his cash and'}, {'start': '4181.199', 'end': '4185.440', 'text': 'organizing his loot, he removed his'}, {'start': '4183.040', 'end': '4187.600', 'text': 'pirate attire, laid down on the bed, and'}, {'start': '4185.440', 'end': '4189.520', 'text': 'gradually drifted into a peaceful sleep.'}, {'start': '4187.600', 'end': '4191.359', 'text': 'The next morning, the cries of seagulls'}, {'start': '4189.520', 'end': '4193.839', 'text': 'outside the window reached his room.'}, {'start': '4191.359', 'end': '4196.000', 'text': 'After a deep and restful sleep, Hiu woke'}, {'start': '4193.839', 'end': '4198.080', 'text': 'up feeling refreshed and stretched, his'}, {'start': '4196.000', 'end': '4200.080', 'text': 'entire body brimming with comfort. Good'}, {'start': '4198.080', 'end': '4202.080', 'text': 'morning, lobster soldiers," he said as'}, {'start': '4200.080', 'end': '4203.440', 'text': 'he rubbed his sleepy eyes. He opened the'}, {'start': '4202.080', 'end': '4205.040', 'text': 'cabinet and took out a box of'}, {'start': '4203.440', 'end': '4207.199', 'text': 'generalpurpose food for watertype'}, {'start': '4205.040', 'end': '4209.280', 'text': 'Pokémon along with a rare beginner level'}, {'start': '4207.199', 'end': '4211.440', 'text': 'energy cube. Considering the appetite of'}, {'start': '4209.280', 'end': '4213.280', 'text': 'the lobster soldiers, just one cube was'}, {'start': '4211.440', 'end': '4215.280', 'text': 'enough to fill most of their stomachs.'}, {'start': '4213.280', 'end': '4216.880', 'text': 'Heyu reflected on how profitable energy'}, {'start': '4215.280', 'end': '4218.800', 'text': 'cube production was. Berries worth only'}, {'start': '4216.880', 'end': '4220.719', 'text': 'a few dozen alliance coins could produce'}, {'start': '4218.800', 'end': '4222.719', 'text': 'several energy cubes, each of which'}, {'start': '4220.719', 'end': '4224.560', 'text': 'could be sold for hundreds of coins.'}, {'start': '4222.719', 'end': '4226.640', 'text': 'Watching the Pokemon devour the food'}, {'start': '4224.560', 'end': '4228.719', 'text': 'happily, he silently resolved to learn'}, {'start': '4226.640', 'end': '4230.800', 'text': 'how to make energy cubes in the future.'}, {'start': '4228.719', 'end': '4233.120', 'text': 'The breeder profession was quite unique,'}, {'start': '4230.800', 'end': '4234.719', 'text': 'encompassing a wide range of fields. For'}, {'start': '4233.120', 'end': '4236.640', 'text': 'example, the massage techniques of'}, {'start': '4234.719', 'end': '4238.400', 'text': 'Pokémon massuses and the emergency'}, {'start': '4236.640', 'end': '4240.000', 'text': 'response skills of Pokémon medics were'}, {'start': '4238.400', 'end': '4242.320', 'text': 'all part of what breeders needed to'}, {'start': '4240.000', 'end': '4244.000', 'text': 'master. Beyond these, the two core tasks'}, {'start': '4242.320', 'end': '4245.840', 'text': 'of breeders were devising training plans'}, {'start': '4244.000', 'end': '4248.320', 'text': 'for their Pokémon and creating energy'}, {'start': '4245.840', 'end': '4250.320', 'text': 'cubes. Seeing his Pokémon eat with such'}, {'start': '4248.320', 'end': '4252.159', 'text': 'enjoyment, Hiu began to feel hungry'}, {'start': '4250.320', 'end': '4254.159', 'text': 'himself. He headed to the dining hall'}, {'start': '4252.159', 'end': '4256.080', 'text': 'and ordered a simple curry rice. Even'}, {'start': '4254.159', 'end': '4258.159', 'text': 'though he now had 300,000 alliance'}, {'start': '4256.080', 'end': '4260.159', 'text': "coins, he still didn't feel inclined to"}, {'start': '4258.159', 'end': '4261.840', 'text': 'spend extravagantly. The only indulgence'}, {'start': '4260.159', 'end': '4263.840', 'text': 'he allowed himself was adding some meat'}, {'start': '4261.840', 'end': '4266.000', 'text': 'to the curry. As he took a bite, the'}, {'start': '4263.840', 'end': '4267.760', 'text': 'fragrant and spicy flavors exploded on'}, {'start': '4266.000', 'end': '4269.600', 'text': 'his tongue, prompting him to let out a'}, {'start': '4267.760', 'end': '4271.440', 'text': 'satisfied exclamation. While he was'}, {'start': '4269.600', 'end': '4273.040', 'text': 'enjoying his meal, a dish suddenly'}, {'start': '4271.440', 'end': '4274.480', 'text': 'appeared on the seat across from him.'}, {'start': '4273.040', 'end': '4276.320', 'text': 'The most eye-catching item on the plate'}, {'start': '4274.480', 'end': '4278.000', 'text': 'was a small piece of slowpoke tail.'}, {'start': '4276.320', 'end': '4280.080', 'text': 'Though it looked plain, its aroma'}, {'start': '4278.000', 'end': '4282.159', 'text': 'suggested it was undoubtedly delicious.'}, {'start': '4280.080', 'end': '4284.000', 'text': 'Hey looked up to see a burly man with a'}, {'start': '4282.159', 'end': '4286.480', 'text': 'friendly smile sitting across from him.'}, {'start': '4284.000', 'end': '4288.400', 'text': 'It was Gudian. He Heyu having such a'}, {'start': '4286.480', 'end': '4291.199', 'text': 'small meal. I accidentally got too much'}, {'start': '4288.400', 'end': '4293.120', 'text': "food. Let's share it. Good said warmly,"}, {'start': '4291.199', 'end': '4295.600', 'text': 'inviting Heu to partake in the lavish'}, {'start': '4293.120', 'end': '4297.600', 'text': 'dish. Heyu smirked and replied, "Brother'}, {'start': '4295.600', 'end': '4299.360', 'text': "Gudian, it seems you've hit the jackpot"}, {'start': '4297.600', 'end': '4301.040', 'text': "this time. You're being so generous."}, {'start': '4299.360', 'end': '4303.120', 'text': 'This slowpoke tail must have cost a'}, {'start': '4301.040', 'end': '4304.880', 'text': 'fortune, right?" Without hesitation, he'}, {'start': '4303.120', 'end': '4306.719', 'text': 'picked up a small piece and placed it in'}, {'start': '4304.880', 'end': '4308.800', 'text': 'his mouth. The sweet flavor spread'}, {'start': '4306.719', 'end': '4310.480', 'text': 'across his tongue, soft and tender,'}, {'start': '4308.800', 'end': '4312.480', 'text': 'melting in his mouth and sliding'}, {'start': '4310.480', 'end': '4314.239', 'text': "smoothly down his throat. Heyu couldn't"}, {'start': '4312.480', 'end': '4316.000', 'text': 'help but feel grateful. It was thanks to'}, {'start': '4314.239', 'end': '4317.600', 'text': "the captain's decisive leadership in the"}, {'start': '4316.000', 'end': '4319.840', 'text': 'past that they could now enjoy such'}, {'start': '4317.600', 'end': '4321.679', 'text': 'comfort and leisure. Gudian, on the'}, {'start': '4319.840', 'end': '4323.920', 'text': 'other hand, feigned casualness and'}, {'start': '4321.679', 'end': '4325.440', 'text': 'responded nonchalantly. Heyu quickly'}, {'start': '4323.920', 'end': '4327.360', 'text': 'understood the subtle intentions of the'}, {'start': '4325.440', 'end': '4329.440', 'text': 'other party and continued enjoying the'}, {'start': '4327.360', 'end': '4331.199', 'text': 'delicious food without hesitation. At'}, {'start': '4329.440', 'end': '4333.199', 'text': 'present, with both first mates on the'}, {'start': '4331.199', 'end': '4334.960', 'text': 'ship deceased, Madame Meta, the new'}, {'start': '4333.199', 'end': '4336.880', 'text': 'captain, needed to consolidate her'}, {'start': '4334.960', 'end': '4339.040', 'text': 'authority by appointing a new first'}, {'start': '4336.880', 'end': '4340.320', 'text': 'mate. Many experienced and capable'}, {'start': '4339.040', 'end': '4343.040', 'text': 'senior pirates were eyeing this'}, {'start': '4340.320', 'end': '4344.560', 'text': 'position. Brother Gution, to be honest,'}, {'start': '4343.040', 'end': '4346.960', 'text': "I've been struggling with cultivating"}, {'start': '4344.560', 'end': '4348.800', 'text': 'sprites lately. Hey said, his sentence'}, {'start': '4346.960', 'end': '4351.040', 'text': 'unfinished before Gutian caught on to'}, {'start': '4348.800', 'end': '4352.719', 'text': 'his meaning. Gutian immediately pulled a'}, {'start': '4351.040', 'end': '4354.719', 'text': 'small booklet from his pocket and slid'}, {'start': '4352.719', 'end': '4356.239', 'text': "it over to Heiu. Little brother, I don't"}, {'start': '4354.719', 'end': '4357.840', 'text': 'have much to offer, but this is my'}, {'start': '4356.239', 'end': '4359.440', 'text': 'personal guide on raising ironclaw'}, {'start': '4357.840', 'end': '4361.360', 'text': 'crawfish. If your little crawfish'}, {'start': '4359.440', 'end': '4363.760', 'text': 'soldiers have any issues, feel free to'}, {'start': '4361.360', 'end': '4366.000', 'text': 'come to me for advice. Gution patted his'}, {'start': '4363.760', 'end': '4367.600', 'text': 'chest, making a firm promise. Hey, you'}, {'start': '4366.000', 'end': '4370.239', 'text': 'casually tucked the booklet into his'}, {'start': '4367.600', 'end': '4372.320', 'text': 'coat and with a sly smile said, "Brother'}, {'start': '4370.239', 'end': '4373.760', 'text': 'Gution, your contributions to the'}, {'start': '4372.320', 'end': '4375.520', 'text': 'development of the giant shark are'}, {'start': '4373.760', 'end': '4377.040', 'text': "immeasurable. I'll be sure to put in a"}, {'start': '4375.520', 'end': '4378.880', 'text': 'good word for you with my teacher."'}, {'start': '4377.040', 'end': '4380.880', 'text': 'Although Hiu was still an apprentice and'}, {'start': '4378.880', 'end': '4382.640', 'text': 'had not officially taken a master, he'}, {'start': '4380.880', 'end': '4384.560', 'text': 'shamelessly referred to Madame Meta as'}, {'start': '4382.640', 'end': '4386.640', 'text': 'his teacher in private, adapting his'}, {'start': '4384.560', 'end': '4388.239', 'text': 'words to suit his audience. Hey, you had'}, {'start': '4386.640', 'end': '4390.400', 'text': 'learned to leverage connections for his'}, {'start': '4388.239', 'end': '4392.159', 'text': 'benefit. However, he was careful never'}, {'start': '4390.400', 'end': '4394.320', 'text': 'to address himself this way in front of'}, {'start': '4392.159', 'end': '4396.640', 'text': 'Madame Meta. Thanks, little brother,'}, {'start': '4394.320', 'end': '4398.320', 'text': 'Gution replied contentedly as he left,'}, {'start': '4396.640', 'end': '4400.320', 'text': 'adding a few more delicious dishes to'}, {'start': '4398.320', 'end': '4402.080', 'text': "Hey's table before departing. After"}, {'start': '4400.320', 'end': '4403.920', 'text': 'finishing his meal, Heyu strolled'}, {'start': '4402.080', 'end': '4405.760', 'text': 'leisurely on the deck. Compared to the'}, {'start': '4403.920', 'end': '4408.000', 'text': 'bustling activity of the other pirates,'}, {'start': '4405.760', 'end': '4409.199', 'text': 'he appeared quite relaxed. "Ah, the'}, {'start': '4408.000', 'end': '4411.440', 'text': 'crews numbers have dwindled'}, {'start': '4409.199', 'end': '4413.360', 'text': 'drastically." Among my fellow recruits,'}, {'start': '4411.440', 'end': '4415.120', 'text': 'only two of us are still alive," he'}, {'start': '4413.360', 'end': '4416.960', 'text': 'muttered to himself. Wandering through'}, {'start': '4415.120', 'end': '4419.360', 'text': 'various corners of the giant shark, he'}, {'start': '4416.960', 'end': '4421.040', 'text': 'noticed many posts left unmanned. "Most'}, {'start': '4419.360', 'end': '4423.199', 'text': 'of his peers had perished in the brutal'}, {'start': '4421.040', 'end': '4425.360', 'text': 'battle the previous day. Being a pirate'}, {'start': '4423.199', 'end': '4426.960', 'text': 'was perilous, and Hiu knew that in the'}, {'start': '4425.360', 'end': '4429.199', 'text': 'future, he would have to return to the'}, {'start': '4426.960', 'end': '4430.800', 'text': 'mainland and forge a new, legitimate'}, {'start': '4429.199', 'end': '4432.320', 'text': 'identity. Hiu remained on the giant'}, {'start': '4430.800', 'end': '4434.239', 'text': 'shark, partly because of his current'}, {'start': '4432.320', 'end': '4436.400', 'text': 'circumstances and partly due to his'}, {'start': '4434.239', 'end': '4438.000', 'text': 'responsibility as a cultivator. As he'}, {'start': '4436.400', 'end': '4440.080', 'text': 'reached the deck, he noticed a group of'}, {'start': '4438.000', 'end': '4441.920', 'text': 'about 10 pirates gathered together. Out'}, {'start': '4440.080', 'end': '4443.520', 'text': 'of curiosity, he approached and'}, {'start': '4441.920', 'end': '4446.000', 'text': 'discovered they were trading spoils of'}, {'start': '4443.520', 'end': '4447.760', 'text': 'war. When pirate crews clashed, any loot'}, {'start': '4446.000', 'end': '4449.600', 'text': 'obtained by killing an opponent became'}, {'start': '4447.760', 'end': '4451.760', 'text': 'personal spoils. Even the captain'}, {'start': '4449.600', 'end': '4453.520', 'text': "couldn't claim it. However, shared ship"}, {'start': '4451.760', 'end': '4455.520', 'text': 'resources and valuable treasures were'}, {'start': '4453.520', 'end': '4457.280', 'text': 'distributed based on merit. This often'}, {'start': '4455.520', 'end': '4459.120', 'text': 'led to situations where small spoils'}, {'start': '4457.280', 'end': '4461.120', 'text': 'were traded among the crew. "This tail'}, {'start': '4459.120', 'end': '4462.960', 'text': 'low is on the brink of evolution. With a'}, {'start': '4461.120', 'end': '4464.560', 'text': 'bit of training and cultivation, it will'}, {'start': '4462.960', 'end': '4466.239', 'text': 'become a swellow, a young pirate'}, {'start': '4464.560', 'end': '4468.400', 'text': 'announced, adding, "It has already'}, {'start': '4466.239', 'end': '4470.080', 'text': 'learned aerial ace." "Hey, you observed'}, {'start': '4468.400', 'end': '4471.440', 'text': 'the scene attentively." The surrounding'}, {'start': '4470.080', 'end': '4473.520', 'text': 'pirates were quite interested in the'}, {'start': '4471.440', 'end': '4475.199', 'text': 'tail, calling out their offers one after'}, {'start': '4473.520', 'end': '4476.880', 'text': 'another. Perhaps due to the recent'}, {'start': '4475.199', 'end': '4478.239', 'text': 'battle, many of their Pokémon had'}, {'start': '4476.880', 'end': '4480.080', 'text': 'perished, and they were eager to'}, {'start': '4478.239', 'end': '4481.840', 'text': 'replenish their teams. "Hey, you joined'}, {'start': '4480.080', 'end': '4483.840', 'text': 'the crowd," and the others quickly made'}, {'start': '4481.840', 'end': '4486.080', 'text': 'space for him. He smiled politely and'}, {'start': '4483.840', 'end': '4487.840', 'text': 'sat down slowly. Clearly, the crew was'}, {'start': '4486.080', 'end': '4489.679', 'text': 'cautious not to offend someone so close'}, {'start': '4487.840', 'end': '4490.880', 'text': 'to the captain. Ultimately, the Tail'}, {'start': '4489.679', 'end': '4493.440', 'text': 'Low, which was on the verge of'}, {'start': '4490.880', 'end': '4495.760', 'text': 'evolution, was sold to a pirate for'}, {'start': '4493.440', 'end': '4498.000', 'text': '140,000 alliance coins. This price'}, {'start': '4495.760', 'end': '4499.920', 'text': 'seemed slightly low considering the Talo'}, {'start': '4498.000', 'end': '4501.360', 'text': 'was already at level 20 and could evolve'}, {'start': '4499.920', 'end': '4503.679', 'text': 'into a swellow with just a bit of'}, {'start': '4501.360', 'end': '4505.199', 'text': 'training to reach level 22. However,'}, {'start': '4503.679', 'end': '4506.800', 'text': 'given the challenges of taming someone'}, {'start': '4505.199', 'end': '4508.400', 'text': "else's Pokémon, the price was"}, {'start': '4506.800', 'end': '4510.719', 'text': 'reasonable. The risk of failure in'}, {'start': '4508.400', 'end': '4512.320', 'text': 'taming made the cost appear lower. Note,'}, {'start': '4510.719', 'end': '4514.640', 'text': 'to address readers questions, the'}, {'start': '4512.320', 'end': '4517.120', 'text': 'Carvana and Sharpedo species can indeed'}, {'start': '4514.640', 'end': '4519.120', 'text': 'battle on land. For details, refer to'}, {'start': '4517.120', 'end': '4521.120', 'text': 'the animated movie Volcanian and the'}, {'start': '4519.120', 'end': '4523.120', 'text': 'Mechanical Marvel, where Sharpedo not'}, {'start': '4521.120', 'end': '4525.280', 'text': 'only fights on land, but also underos'}, {'start': '4523.120', 'end': '4527.199', 'text': 'mega evolution. After completing several'}, {'start': '4525.280', 'end': '4528.880', 'text': 'trades of spoils, Heyu sees the'}, {'start': '4527.199', 'end': '4531.760', 'text': 'opportunity to sell two captured'}, {'start': '4528.880', 'end': '4533.760', 'text': 'Pokémon, earning approximately 140,000'}, {'start': '4531.760', 'end': '4535.199', 'text': 'alliance coins. The high price made him'}, {'start': '4533.760', 'end': '4537.040', 'text': 'suspect that someone might be looking'}, {'start': '4535.199', 'end': '4538.880', 'text': 'out for him, or perhaps Pokémon were'}, {'start': '4537.040', 'end': '4540.719', 'text': 'simply scarce on the ship, and everyone'}, {'start': '4538.880', 'end': '4542.880', 'text': 'was eager to bolster their teams.'}, {'start': '4540.719', 'end': '4544.320', 'text': "However, Hiu didn't dwell on the reason."}, {'start': '4542.880', 'end': '4546.159', 'text': 'What mattered was that his wealth had'}, {'start': '4544.320', 'end': '4547.640', 'text': 'surged again with his total alliance'}, {'start': '4546.159', 'end': '4550.239', 'text': 'coins nearing'}, {'start': '4547.640', 'end': '4552.080', 'text': '440 enough to buy a quarter of a starter'}, {'start': '4550.239', 'end': '4554.080', 'text': 'Pokémon. During the subsequent trading'}, {'start': '4552.080', 'end': '4555.760', 'text': 'session, items such as training manuals'}, {'start': '4554.080', 'end': '4557.679', 'text': 'and notes on breeding experiences were'}, {'start': '4555.760', 'end': '4559.360', 'text': 'offered. Since these materials could be'}, {'start': '4557.679', 'end': '4561.040', 'text': 'duplicated, they were sold at low'}, {'start': '4559.360', 'end': '4562.800', 'text': 'prices, prompting many to make'}, {'start': '4561.040', 'end': '4565.040', 'text': 'purchases. Although the content was'}, {'start': '4562.800', 'end': '4566.880', 'text': 'disorganized and some of it speculative,'}, {'start': '4565.040', 'end': '4568.560', 'text': 'hey quickly realized how inferior these'}, {'start': '4566.880', 'end': '4570.640', 'text': 'notes were compared to the comprehensive'}, {'start': '4568.560', 'end': '4572.320', 'text': 'knowledge summarized by the Alliance. As'}, {'start': '4570.640', 'end': '4573.760', 'text': 'a Pokémon breeder apprentice, his'}, {'start': '4572.320', 'end': '4575.760', 'text': 'knowledge far surpassed that of the'}, {'start': '4573.760', 'end': '4577.360', 'text': 'other pirates. After the trading session'}, {'start': '4575.760', 'end': '4579.280', 'text': 'ended, everyone returned to their'}, {'start': '4577.360', 'end': '4580.560', 'text': 'duties. While Hiu went back to his room'}, {'start': '4579.280', 'end': '4582.320', 'text': 'to browse through the books he had'}, {'start': '4580.560', 'end': '4584.719', 'text': 'bought. He knew well that knowledge is'}, {'start': '4582.320', 'end': '4586.640', 'text': 'the latter of human progress. By midday,'}, {'start': '4584.719', 'end': '4588.400', 'text': 'the sun was shining brightly, and the'}, {'start': '4586.640', 'end': '4590.400', 'text': 'dining hall felt somewhat empty with'}, {'start': '4588.400', 'end': '4592.159', 'text': 'only about a 100 crew members present.'}, {'start': '4590.400', 'end': '4593.760', 'text': 'Just as everyone was preparing to enjoy'}, {'start': '4592.159', 'end': '4595.760', 'text': 'their meals and revel in their newly'}, {'start': '4593.760', 'end': '4597.920', 'text': 'fattened wallets, Captain Maida entered'}, {'start': '4595.760', 'end': '4599.679', 'text': 'the dining hall. Despite being a woman,'}, {'start': '4597.920', 'end': '4601.440', 'text': 'her words carried authority and the'}, {'start': '4599.679', 'end': '4603.520', 'text': 'pirates did not dare to underestimate'}, {'start': '4601.440', 'end': '4606.080', 'text': 'her. They greeted her respectfully.'}, {'start': '4603.520', 'end': '4608.000', 'text': '"Captain Maida, good day, Captain Mida.'}, {'start': '4606.080', 'end': '4610.159', 'text': 'Madame Mida, good afternoon." Captain'}, {'start': '4608.000', 'end': '4612.000', 'text': 'Mida scanned the room, her gaze briefly,'}, {'start': '4610.159', 'end': '4614.000', 'text': 'pausing on Hiu in the corner before'}, {'start': '4612.000', 'end': '4616.000', 'text': 'moving on. She announced, "There are two'}, {'start': '4614.000', 'end': '4617.280', 'text': 'matters today. First, regarding the'}, {'start': '4616.000', 'end': '4619.280', 'text': 'distribution of resources from'}, {'start': '4617.280', 'end': '4621.280', 'text': "yesterday's takeover of the enemy pirate"}, {'start': '4619.280', 'end': '4623.120', 'text': "crew, I've posted the allocation notice"}, {'start': '4621.280', 'end': '4625.199', 'text': 'at the exit of the dining hall. You can'}, {'start': '4623.120', 'end': '4627.280', 'text': 'check it on your way out." At this, the'}, {'start': '4625.199', 'end': '4629.360', 'text': 'room erupted in murmurss, excitement'}, {'start': '4627.280', 'end': '4630.880', 'text': "evident in everyone's eyes. The"}, {'start': '4629.360', 'end': '4632.719', 'text': 'resources of the enemy crew were'}, {'start': '4630.880', 'end': '4634.080', 'text': 'undoubtedly substantial, and each'}, {'start': '4632.719', 'end': '4635.920', 'text': "person's share was bound to be"}, {'start': '4634.080', 'end': '4637.920', 'text': 'significant. The dining hall quickly'}, {'start': '4635.920', 'end': '4640.320', 'text': 'became noisy with hush discussions.'}, {'start': '4637.920', 'end': '4641.760', 'text': "Silence. Captain Mida's stern voice cut"}, {'start': '4640.320', 'end': '4643.280', 'text': 'through the chatter, and everyone'}, {'start': '4641.760', 'end': '4645.600', 'text': 'immediately turned to the queen of the'}, {'start': '4643.280', 'end': '4647.440', 'text': 'great shark with a mix of awe and fear,'}, {'start': '4645.600', 'end': '4649.040', 'text': 'falling silent. The second matter'}, {'start': '4647.440', 'end': '4651.040', 'text': 'concerns the manpower shortage on the'}, {'start': '4649.040', 'end': '4652.560', 'text': "ship. Starting tomorrow, you'll need"}, {'start': '4651.040', 'end': '4654.480', 'text': 'everyone to work a bit harder to keep'}, {'start': '4652.560', 'end': '4656.320', 'text': 'the ship running smoothly. Once we dock'}, {'start': '4654.480', 'end': '4658.400', 'text': 'at the next port, Ill arranged for new'}, {'start': '4656.320', 'end': '4659.760', 'text': 'recruits to join us. As soon as she'}, {'start': '4658.400', 'end': '4661.440', 'text': 'finished speaking, some of the more'}, {'start': '4659.760', 'end': '4663.120', 'text': 'powerful crew members began to grow'}, {'start': '4661.440', 'end': '4664.960', 'text': "anxious, wondering why she hadn't"}, {'start': '4663.120', 'end': '4667.199', 'text': 'mentioned promotions or the selection of'}, {'start': '4664.960', 'end': '4669.520', 'text': 'a first mate. This question lingered in'}, {'start': '4667.199', 'end': '4671.040', 'text': "everyone's minds, especially for Gudian,"}, {'start': '4669.520', 'end': '4672.719', 'text': 'who felt his chances of becoming the'}, {'start': '4671.040', 'end': '4674.880', 'text': 'first mate were higher than anyone'}, {'start': '4672.719', 'end': '4676.719', 'text': "else's. After all, he was already a"}, {'start': '4674.880', 'end': '4679.120', 'text': 'renowned expert aboard the ship. The'}, {'start': '4676.719', 'end': '4681.239', 'text': 'ordinary pirates, however, paid no mind'}, {'start': '4679.120', 'end': '4683.120', 'text': 'to such concerns and instead celebrated'}, {'start': '4681.239', 'end': '4685.199', 'text': 'enthusiastically. Before leaving,'}, {'start': '4683.120', 'end': '4687.360', 'text': 'Captain Maida turned to Heu and said,'}, {'start': '4685.199', 'end': '4689.520', 'text': '"Come with me." Under the envious gazes'}, {'start': '4687.360', 'end': '4691.760', 'text': 'of the others, Hiu rose without a word'}, {'start': '4689.520', 'end': '4693.679', 'text': 'and followed her at a measured pace. On'}, {'start': '4691.760', 'end': '4695.199', 'text': 'his way out, he gave a subtle nod to'}, {'start': '4693.679', 'end': '4697.120', 'text': 'Gudian, who was watching him with'}, {'start': '4695.199', 'end': '4699.120', 'text': 'hopeful eyes. Heyu walked through the'}, {'start': '4697.120', 'end': '4701.360', 'text': 'dimly lit corridor, closely following'}, {'start': '4699.120', 'end': '4702.800', 'text': 'Lady Meta ahead of him. Before long, the'}, {'start': '4701.360', 'end': '4704.640', 'text': 'two arrived at the door of the meeting'}, {'start': '4702.800', 'end': '4706.560', 'text': 'room. As the door creaked open, the'}, {'start': '4704.640', 'end': '4708.960', 'text': 'sight before him made Hiu gasp in'}, {'start': '4706.560', 'end': '4710.800', 'text': 'astonishment. Oh my goodness. Piles of'}, {'start': '4708.960', 'end': '4712.640', 'text': 'cash and baskets of poke balls were laid'}, {'start': '4710.800', 'end': '4714.320', 'text': 'out on the conference table. Hey, yes'}, {'start': '4712.640', 'end': '4716.320', 'text': 'heart pounded uncontrollably as he'}, {'start': '4714.320', 'end': '4718.480', 'text': 'instinctively swallowed hard, a glimmer'}, {'start': '4716.320', 'end': '4720.320', 'text': 'of greed flashing in his eyes. As a'}, {'start': '4718.480', 'end': '4722.080', 'text': 'young pirate, he had never seen such an'}, {'start': '4720.320', 'end': '4724.239', 'text': 'enormous fortune. This must be worth at'}, {'start': '4722.080', 'end': '4725.600', 'text': 'least tens of millions. And those poke'}, {'start': '4724.239', 'end': '4727.679', 'text': 'balls could they all be confiscated'}, {'start': '4725.600', 'end': '4729.280', 'text': 'Pokémon. For a moment, hey, you forgot'}, {'start': '4727.679', 'end': '4731.199', 'text': 'the proper respect he ought to show Lady'}, {'start': '4729.280', 'end': '4733.199', 'text': 'Meta and blurted out, "What\'s all this'}, {'start': '4731.199', 'end': '4735.040', 'text': 'about?" Lady Meta didn\'t seem to mind'}, {'start': '4733.199', 'end': '4737.120', 'text': 'his lack of decorum. A faint smile'}, {'start': '4735.040', 'end': '4739.040', 'text': 'graced her lips, clearly indicating she'}, {'start': '4737.120', 'end': '4740.719', 'text': 'was in a good mood. She had a soft spot'}, {'start': '4739.040', 'end': '4742.960', 'text': 'for her young apprentice and was always'}, {'start': '4740.719', 'end': '4744.640', 'text': 'willing to impart her knowledge. Yes,'}, {'start': '4742.960', 'end': '4746.560', 'text': 'she began. The cargo hold of the'}, {'start': '4744.640', 'end': '4748.239', 'text': 'opposing pirate ship was indeed hiding'}, {'start': '4746.560', 'end': '4750.000', 'text': 'quite a treasure trove. Although we'}, {'start': '4748.239', 'end': '4752.080', 'text': 'salvaged it in time, some of it was'}, {'start': '4750.000', 'end': '4754.159', 'text': 'inevitably lost. Lady Meta stepped'}, {'start': '4752.080', 'end': '4755.679', 'text': 'forward, picking up a stack of cash and'}, {'start': '4754.159', 'end': '4757.600', 'text': 'bringing it to her nose for a light'}, {'start': '4755.679', 'end': '4759.840', 'text': 'sniff, as though savoring the allure of'}, {'start': '4757.600', 'end': '4762.000', 'text': 'wealth. Hey, you, this is your reward.'}, {'start': '4759.840', 'end': '4764.080', 'text': 'She handed him two stacks of cash which'}, {'start': '4762.000', 'end': '4766.000', 'text': 'appeared to amount to roughly a million.'}, {'start': '4764.080', 'end': '4768.239', 'text': 'Hey respectfully accepted them with both'}, {'start': '4766.000', 'end': '4770.320', 'text': 'hands expressing his gratitude. Thank'}, {'start': '4768.239', 'end': '4772.159', 'text': "you teacher. Lady Meta's sharp"}, {'start': '4770.320', 'end': '4774.000', 'text': 'observation caught the subtle change in'}, {'start': '4772.159', 'end': '4775.679', 'text': 'how he addressed her. Her gaze deepened'}, {'start': '4774.000', 'end': '4777.840', 'text': 'as she looked at him meaningfully. You'}, {'start': '4775.679', 'end': '4779.520', 'text': 'have talent. She praised. Your memory'}, {'start': '4777.840', 'end': '4781.120', 'text': 'and comprehension are exceptional'}, {'start': '4779.520', 'end': '4783.360', 'text': 'qualities that are indispensable for'}, {'start': '4781.120', 'end': '4785.199', 'text': 'becoming a great nurturer. However, her'}, {'start': '4783.360', 'end': '4786.880', 'text': 'tone shifted as she added. But I hope'}, {'start': '4785.199', 'end': '4788.640', 'text': 'you can make a clear choice. Will you'}, {'start': '4786.880', 'end': '4790.640', 'text': 'strive to become a powerful trainer or'}, {'start': '4788.640', 'end': '4792.719', 'text': 'an outstanding nurturer? Leaning back in'}, {'start': '4790.640', 'end': '4794.640', 'text': 'her chair, Lady Meta crossed her long'}, {'start': '4792.719', 'end': '4796.800', 'text': 'legs, the hem of her gown revealing a'}, {'start': '4794.640', 'end': '4799.199', 'text': 'glimpse of fair skin. The mature woman'}, {'start': '4796.800', 'end': '4800.880', 'text': 'exuded an air of elegance and charm.'}, {'start': '4799.199', 'end': '4802.800', 'text': 'Embarrassed, "Hey, you quickly lowered'}, {'start': '4800.880', 'end': '4805.120', 'text': 'his head, not daring to linger on her'}, {'start': '4802.800', 'end': '4807.280', 'text': 'appearance." He replied earnestly, "Lady'}, {'start': '4805.120', 'end': '4809.280', 'text': "Meta, since you've called me a genius, I"}, {'start': '4807.280', 'end': '4811.360', 'text': 'must live up to that title." Raising his'}, {'start': '4809.280', 'end': '4813.360', 'text': 'head with determination, he met her gaze'}, {'start': '4811.360', 'end': '4815.280', 'text': 'directly. "I want to excel in both paths'}, {'start': '4813.360', 'end': '4817.120', 'text': 'as a trainer and a nurturer. As your'}, {'start': '4815.280', 'end': '4819.280', 'text': 'apprentice, I will always remember your'}, {'start': '4817.120', 'end': '4820.800', 'text': 'guidance. Lady Meta studied his face,'}, {'start': '4819.280', 'end': '4822.640', 'text': 'which bore a faint resemblance to'}, {'start': '4820.800', 'end': '4824.320', 'text': 'someone from her memories, stirring a'}, {'start': '4822.640', 'end': '4826.320', 'text': 'fleeting thought of the child she had'}, {'start': '4824.320', 'end': '4828.480', 'text': 'lost in her youth. Collecting herself,'}, {'start': '4826.320', 'end': '4830.080', 'text': 'she chuckled softly. You clever boy, you'}, {'start': '4828.480', 'end': '4832.000', 'text': 'always know how to say the right thing.'}, {'start': '4830.080', 'end': '4833.920', 'text': 'From today onward, you are no longer my'}, {'start': '4832.000', 'end': '4835.840', 'text': 'apprentice. You are my student. Hearing'}, {'start': '4833.920', 'end': '4837.840', 'text': 'this, hey, you immediately performed a'}, {'start': '4835.840', 'end': '4840.000', 'text': 'formal bow of respect. This student'}, {'start': '4837.840', 'end': '4841.440', 'text': 'greets his teacher. He said sincerely,'}, {'start': '4840.000', 'end': '4843.600', 'text': 'Lady Meadow went to the bookshelf and'}, {'start': '4841.440', 'end': '4845.520', 'text': 'retrieved an old worn notebook. The'}, {'start': '4843.600', 'end': '4847.600', 'text': 'handwriting was elegant and the edges of'}, {'start': '4845.520', 'end': '4849.840', 'text': 'the pages curled slightly, evidence of'}, {'start': '4847.600', 'end': '4851.040', 'text': 'its age and authenticity. This is my'}, {'start': '4849.840', 'end': '4852.640', 'text': 'personal notebook from when I was'}, {'start': '4851.040', 'end': '4854.880', 'text': "learning. I'm giving it to you as your"}, {'start': '4852.640', 'end': '4856.640', 'text': 'ceremonial gift. Study it well and'}, {'start': '4854.880', 'end': '4858.560', 'text': 'strive to become a nurturer as soon as'}, {'start': '4856.640', 'end': '4860.000', 'text': 'possible, she said. The two then'}, {'start': '4858.560', 'end': '4861.679', 'text': 'discussed the challenges Hiu had'}, {'start': '4860.000', 'end': '4863.840', 'text': 'encountered in his recent studies and'}, {'start': '4861.679', 'end': '4865.920', 'text': 'the difficulties in nurturing. Lady Meta'}, {'start': '4863.840', 'end': '4867.520', 'text': 'patiently addressed each issue and their'}, {'start': '4865.920', 'end': '4869.520', 'text': 'bond as teacher and student grew'}, {'start': '4867.520', 'end': '4872.159', 'text': 'stronger, evoking an image of mutual'}, {'start': '4869.520', 'end': '4874.159', 'text': 'respect and care. After Hiu left, Lady'}, {'start': '4872.159', 'end': '4875.920', 'text': 'Meta sat on the long bench, gently'}, {'start': '4874.159', 'end': '4878.080', 'text': 'resting her forehead in her hand as she'}, {'start': '4875.920', 'end': '4879.920', 'text': 'murmured to herself. Gutian, perhaps'}, {'start': '4878.080', 'end': '4881.679', 'text': "he's a suitable candidate. He'll give it"}, {'start': '4879.920', 'end': '4883.199', 'text': 'some thought. In the days that followed,'}, {'start': '4881.679', 'end': '4884.880', 'text': 'the giant shark drifted through the'}, {'start': '4883.199', 'end': '4886.880', 'text': 'waters of the Hoen region on its way'}, {'start': '4884.880', 'end': '4888.560', 'text': 'back. Occasionally, they encountered'}, {'start': '4886.880', 'end': '4890.480', 'text': 'other ships, but due to a lack of'}, {'start': '4888.560', 'end': '4891.920', 'text': 'manpower, they refrained from attacking.'}, {'start': '4890.480', 'end': '4893.760', 'text': 'The crew aboard the ship was still'}, {'start': '4891.920', 'end': '4895.520', 'text': 'immersed in the joy of their newfound'}, {'start': '4893.760', 'end': '4896.960', 'text': 'wealth and victory, having long'}, {'start': '4895.520', 'end': '4899.520', 'text': 'forgotten the deaths of their fallen'}, {'start': '4896.960', 'end': '4901.440', 'text': 'comrades. On the vast deck, Hiu was'}, {'start': '4899.520', 'end': '4903.360', 'text': 'overseeing the training of the Pokemon.'}, {'start': '4901.440', 'end': '4905.199', 'text': 'Cradon was intently focusing on the'}, {'start': '4903.360', 'end': '4907.120', 'text': 'power of water, striving to channel the'}, {'start': '4905.199', 'end': '4909.120', 'text': 'flow. Heyu watched it closely, his'}, {'start': '4907.120', 'end': '4911.280', 'text': 'expression serious. As more water began'}, {'start': '4909.120', 'end': '4914.000', 'text': "to swirl around Cra's body, Heyu"}, {'start': '4911.280', 'end': '4916.400', 'text': 'suddenly shouted, "Now use water jet."'}, {'start': '4914.000', 'end': '4918.159', 'text': 'Instantly, water enveloped Kraant. And'}, {'start': '4916.400', 'end': '4920.239', 'text': 'with the surge of its power, the small'}, {'start': '4918.159', 'end': '4921.920', 'text': 'Pokémon leaped forward, charging toward'}, {'start': '4920.239', 'end': '4924.080', 'text': 'the wooden target with unstoppable'}, {'start': '4921.920', 'end': '4926.480', 'text': 'momentum. Crack! The target splintered'}, {'start': '4924.080', 'end': '4928.480', 'text': "on impact. Cradon's six nimble legs"}, {'start': '4926.480', 'end': '4930.239', 'text': 'landed firmly on the deck. Hey, you'}, {'start': '4928.480', 'end': '4932.480', 'text': 'approached, showering it with praise.'}, {'start': '4930.239', 'end': '4934.560', 'text': 'Well done, Cradon. You finally mastered'}, {'start': '4932.480', 'end': '4936.320', 'text': 'Waterjet. Among the three Pokémon,'}, {'start': '4934.560', 'end': '4938.639', 'text': 'Cradon had made the most significant'}, {'start': '4936.320', 'end': '4940.320', 'text': 'progress, having reached level 19.'}, {'start': '4938.639', 'end': '4942.320', 'text': 'Thanks in large part to the considerable'}, {'start': '4940.320', 'end': '4944.000', 'text': 'resources invested in its training. To'}, {'start': '4942.320', 'end': '4946.400', 'text': 'help it master the inherited move,'}, {'start': '4944.000', 'end': '4948.639', 'text': 'Dragon Dance, Hiu had even shamelessly'}, {'start': '4946.400', 'end': '4950.560', 'text': 'asked Madame Meta, his mentor, for a'}, {'start': '4948.639', 'end': '4952.719', 'text': "vial of Kindra's blood. As a pseudo"}, {'start': '4950.560', 'end': '4954.480', 'text': "dragon species, Kindra's blood contained"}, {'start': '4952.719', 'end': '4956.719', 'text': 'traces of dragon energy, which could'}, {'start': '4954.480', 'end': '4958.800', 'text': "stimulate Kraon's sensitivity to dragon"}, {'start': '4956.719', 'end': '4960.960', 'text': 'type energy. However, the results were'}, {'start': '4958.800', 'end': '4962.960', 'text': 'less than satisfactory, and Cradon still'}, {'start': '4960.960', 'end': '4964.480', 'text': "couldn't grasp dragon dance. So, Hiu"}, {'start': '4962.960', 'end': '4966.560', 'text': 'shifted focus to training its other'}, {'start': '4964.480', 'end': '4968.400', 'text': 'inherited movewater jet. The training'}, {'start': '4966.560', 'end': '4970.320', 'text': 'for Carvana, on the other hand,'}, {'start': '4968.400', 'end': '4972.159', 'text': 'emphasized its speed boost ability.'}, {'start': '4970.320', 'end': '4974.239', 'text': 'After a period of rigorous drills,'}, {'start': '4972.159', 'end': '4976.000', 'text': 'Carvana could now accelerate at will.'}, {'start': '4974.239', 'end': '4977.840', 'text': 'Though the rapid acceleration drained'}, {'start': '4976.000', 'end': '4980.159', 'text': 'its stamina quickly, the trade-off was'}, {'start': '4977.840', 'end': '4982.080', 'text': 'an almost lightning fast speed. Among'}, {'start': '4980.159', 'end': '4984.960', 'text': "Pokemon of the same level, Carvana's"}, {'start': '4982.080', 'end': '4986.880', 'text': 'swimming speed was unmatched. Spiro 2'}, {'start': '4984.960', 'end': '4988.480', 'text': "had adapted to the ocean's winds,"}, {'start': '4986.880', 'end': '4990.880', 'text': 'capable of effective reconnaissance'}, {'start': '4988.480', 'end': '4992.960', 'text': 'within a 1 km radius, and its level was'}, {'start': '4990.880', 'end': '4995.120', 'text': 'steadily increasing. Despite their rapid'}, {'start': '4992.960', 'end': '4996.719', 'text': 'progress, Hiu knew it was still far from'}, {'start': '4995.120', 'end': '4998.639', 'text': 'enough. The seas were fraught with'}, {'start': '4996.719', 'end': '5000.239', 'text': 'countless hidden dangers, and beneath'}, {'start': '4998.639', 'end': '5002.239', 'text': 'the calm surface, treacherous'}, {'start': '5000.239', 'end': '5004.480', 'text': 'undercurrens lurked. Leaning against the'}, {'start': '5002.239', 'end': '5006.880', 'text': "ship's railing, Heiu stared at the Azure"}, {'start': '5004.480', 'end': '5008.880', 'text': 'Sea, a sense of unease creeping into his'}, {'start': '5006.880', 'end': '5010.639', 'text': 'heart. No one could predict what perils'}, {'start': '5008.880', 'end': '5012.080', 'text': 'lay hidden beneath the waves. It was'}, {'start': '5010.639', 'end': '5013.840', 'text': 'time to start learning how to craft Pope'}, {'start': '5012.080', 'end': '5015.600', 'text': 'blocks. Hey, you had already made up his'}, {'start': '5013.840', 'end': '5017.840', 'text': 'mind. Pope blocks were among the most'}, {'start': '5015.600', 'end': '5019.679', 'text': 'miraculous creations in this world. A'}, {'start': '5017.840', 'end': '5021.520', 'text': 'concentrated energy form made by'}, {'start': '5019.679', 'end': '5023.520', 'text': 'blending basic berries with rare'}, {'start': '5021.520', 'end': '5026.080', 'text': 'medicinal herbs. These blocks could'}, {'start': '5023.520', 'end': '5027.920', 'text': 'amplify ordinary energy exponentially,'}, {'start': '5026.080', 'end': '5029.920', 'text': 'packed with immense nutrients, making'}, {'start': '5027.920', 'end': '5031.920', 'text': 'them invaluable for Pokémon growth.'}, {'start': '5029.920', 'end': '5034.239', 'text': 'Crafting Pope blocks required intense'}, {'start': '5031.920', 'end': '5036.080', 'text': 'focus and precision down to a thousandth'}, {'start': '5034.239', 'end': '5038.080', 'text': 'of a gram and mastering the skill'}, {'start': '5036.080', 'end': '5040.000', 'text': 'demanded relentless practice. Madame'}, {'start': '5038.080', 'end': '5041.920', 'text': 'Meta placed a berry into a compact'}, {'start': '5040.000', 'end': '5044.080', 'text': 'machine in front of her, her eyes fixed'}, {'start': '5041.920', 'end': '5046.000', 'text': 'intently on the data displayed above.'}, {'start': '5044.080', 'end': '5047.840', 'text': 'Her expression was stern, not allowing'}, {'start': '5046.000', 'end': '5050.239', 'text': 'herself a moment of distraction,'}, {'start': '5047.840', 'end': '5051.360', 'text': 'standing obediently by her side. He'}, {'start': '5050.239', 'end': '5053.360', 'text': 'listened attentively to her'}, {'start': '5051.360', 'end': '5055.280', 'text': 'instructions. Every breeder capable of'}, {'start': '5053.360', 'end': '5056.960', 'text': 'crafting poke blocks was essentially a'}, {'start': '5055.280', 'end': '5058.639', 'text': 'walking fortune maker. And the poke'}, {'start': '5056.960', 'end': '5060.560', 'text': 'block taking shape before their eyes was'}, {'start': '5058.639', 'end': '5062.560', 'text': 'proof of that. What was once an ordinary'}, {'start': '5060.560', 'end': '5064.719', 'text': 'berry worth only a few dozen alliance'}, {'start': '5062.560', 'end': '5066.480', 'text': 'coins had in the blink of an eye been'}, {'start': '5064.719', 'end': '5068.800', 'text': 'transformed into five yellow energy'}, {'start': '5066.480', 'end': '5071.440', 'text': 'cubes, each valued at over a thousand'}, {'start': '5068.800', 'end': '5073.520', 'text': 'alliance coins, staggering profit. Hey'}, {'start': '5071.440', 'end': '5075.199', 'text': 'eyes gleamed with fiery enthusiasm as he'}, {'start': '5073.520', 'end': '5077.199', 'text': 'thought to himself. If only I could'}, {'start': '5075.199', 'end': '5078.800', 'text': "learn how to make these, I'd never have"}, {'start': '5077.199', 'end': '5080.560', 'text': 'to worry about funding for nurturing'}, {'start': '5078.800', 'end': '5082.080', 'text': 'Pokémon again. No wonder books on'}, {'start': '5080.560', 'end': '5084.080', 'text': 'breeders are nowhere to be found in the'}, {'start': '5082.080', 'end': '5085.440', 'text': 'market. With profits like these, how'}, {'start': '5084.080', 'end': '5087.440', 'text': 'could the powerful families allow'}, {'start': '5085.440', 'end': '5089.280', 'text': 'commoners to access this knowledge? A'}, {'start': '5087.440', 'end': '5091.199', 'text': 'flicker of frustration crossed hey yes'}, {'start': '5089.280', 'end': '5093.679', 'text': 'gays as he deeply felt the distorted'}, {'start': '5091.199', 'end': '5096.000', 'text': 'societal structure of this world. Madam'}, {'start': '5093.679', 'end': '5098.080', 'text': 'softly spoke, "Try it. This is an energy'}, {'start': '5096.000', 'end': '5099.840', 'text': 'cube I made using Phoenix pear berries.'}, {'start': '5098.080', 'end': '5101.600', 'text': "It can enhance a Pokémon's physical"}, {'start': '5099.840', 'end': '5103.360', 'text': 'strength." She carefully removed her'}, {'start': '5101.600', 'end': '5105.760', 'text': 'gloves and used a pair of tweezers to'}, {'start': '5103.360', 'end': '5107.760', 'text': 'pick up the small, delicate energy cube.'}, {'start': '5105.760', 'end': '5110.400', 'text': 'Despite its tiny size, it was packed'}, {'start': '5107.760', 'end': '5112.560', 'text': 'with immense nutrition and energy. He'}, {'start': '5110.400', 'end': '5114.080', 'text': 'Hey, you eagerly released his croant. As'}, {'start': '5112.560', 'end': '5115.760', 'text': 'soon as the croant emerged from its'}, {'start': '5114.080', 'end': '5117.920', 'text': 'pokeball, it caught a whiff of the'}, {'start': '5115.760', 'end': '5119.920', 'text': 'enticing aroma wafting through the air.'}, {'start': '5117.920', 'end': '5121.760', 'text': 'Its senses were instantly captivated,'}, {'start': '5119.920', 'end': '5124.080', 'text': 'and it stared longingly at the energy'}, {'start': '5121.760', 'end': '5125.920', 'text': 'cubes inside the machine. Madame Mida'}, {'start': '5124.080', 'end': '5128.080', 'text': 'noticed its reaction, and a fondness for'}, {'start': '5125.920', 'end': '5130.000', 'text': 'the Pokémon welled up in her heart. Just'}, {'start': '5128.080', 'end': '5131.840', 'text': 'then, the croant swiftly grabbed one of'}, {'start': '5130.000', 'end': '5134.480', 'text': 'the yellow energy cubes with its claw'}, {'start': '5131.840', 'end': '5136.400', 'text': 'and devoured it in a single gulp. He the'}, {'start': '5134.480', 'end': '5138.400', 'text': 'croant immediately displayed a look of'}, {'start': '5136.400', 'end': '5140.719', 'text': 'satisfaction, its eyes narrowing in'}, {'start': '5138.400', 'end': '5142.719', 'text': 'delight as it let out a contended sound.'}, {'start': '5140.719', 'end': '5145.120', 'text': 'Smiling, Madame Midas said, "From now'}, {'start': '5142.719', 'end': '5146.800', 'text': 'on, this energy cube maker is yours. You'}, {'start': '5145.120', 'end': '5148.159', 'text': 'can use it to train whenever you want.'}, {'start': '5146.800', 'end': '5149.920', 'text': 'The materials are all in the storage'}, {'start': '5148.159', 'end': '5152.400', 'text': 'room. Just take what you need." As she'}, {'start': '5149.920', 'end': '5153.840', 'text': 'left the room, she added, "Oh, and don\'t'}, {'start': '5152.400', 'end': '5155.600', 'text': 'start with energy cubes that have'}, {'start': '5153.840', 'end': '5157.440', 'text': 'special effects that are too advanced.'}, {'start': '5155.600', 'end': '5159.360', 'text': 'Try practicing with the most basic ones'}, {'start': '5157.440', 'end': '5160.960', 'text': "first. Hey, you pulled out Madame Mida's"}, {'start': '5159.360', 'end': '5162.719', 'text': 'handwritten notes from his pocket. The'}, {'start': '5160.960', 'end': '5164.639', 'text': 'pages were filled with an endless trove'}, {'start': '5162.719', 'end': '5167.040', 'text': 'of breeder knowledge, including dozens'}, {'start': '5164.639', 'end': '5169.120', 'text': 'of energy cube recipes. Among them were'}, {'start': '5167.040', 'end': '5171.120', 'text': 'basic recipes for restoring stamina and'}, {'start': '5169.120', 'end': '5172.880', 'text': 'healing injuries, as well as special'}, {'start': '5171.120', 'end': '5174.880', 'text': 'formulas like the one for enhancing a'}, {'start': '5172.880', 'end': '5176.639', 'text': "Pokémon's physical strength. This this"}, {'start': '5174.880', 'end': '5178.639', 'text': 'is incredible, hey exclaimed with'}, {'start': '5176.639', 'end': '5180.960', 'text': 'excitement. His eyes widened as he saw'}, {'start': '5178.639', 'end': '5183.040', 'text': 'the final recipe, a formula that with'}, {'start': '5180.960', 'end': '5185.040', 'text': "long-term use could improve a Pokémon's"}, {'start': '5183.040', 'end': '5186.719', 'text': 'potential. However, his excitement'}, {'start': '5185.040', 'end': '5188.719', 'text': 'quickly faded as he scanned the list of'}, {'start': '5186.719', 'end': '5190.560', 'text': 'hundreds of required ingredients. Of'}, {'start': '5188.719', 'end': '5192.320', 'text': 'those, he could only recognize a few'}, {'start': '5190.560', 'end': '5194.400', 'text': 'dozen. The rest were entirely foreign to'}, {'start': '5192.320', 'end': '5196.639', 'text': 'him. Sigh. The path of a breeder is'}, {'start': '5194.400', 'end': '5199.120', 'text': 'truly a long and arduous journey. Hey,'}, {'start': '5196.639', 'end': '5201.040', 'text': 'you lamented. Meanwhile, Cra gazed up at'}, {'start': '5199.120', 'end': '5202.960', 'text': 'him with a pitiful expression, its claws'}, {'start': '5201.040', 'end': '5204.960', 'text': 'gesturing toward the energy cubes on the'}, {'start': '5202.960', 'end': '5206.960', 'text': 'table, as if pleading, "Cradant wants'}, {'start': '5204.960', 'end': '5208.719', 'text': 'more energy cubes." In the days that'}, {'start': '5206.960', 'end': '5210.800', 'text': 'followed, Heyu dedicated himself'}, {'start': '5208.719', 'end': '5212.800', 'text': 'wholeheartedly to the art of energy cube'}, {'start': '5210.800', 'end': '5214.480', 'text': 'creation, enduring countless failures'}, {'start': '5212.800', 'end': '5216.159', 'text': 'along the way. It was no wonder that'}, {'start': '5214.480', 'end': '5218.159', 'text': 'breeders capable of crafting energy'}, {'start': '5216.159', 'end': '5220.320', 'text': 'cubes were so highly sought after and'}, {'start': '5218.159', 'end': '5221.840', 'text': 'respected. Heyu finally understood the'}, {'start': '5220.320', 'end': '5223.600', 'text': 'challenges involved as he looked at the'}, {'start': '5221.840', 'end': '5225.760', 'text': 'mountain of discarded materials piling'}, {'start': '5223.600', 'end': '5227.760', 'text': 'up in the corner and the small lumpy'}, {'start': '5225.760', 'end': '5229.679', 'text': 'black cube on his desk that only vaguely'}, {'start': '5227.760', 'end': '5231.520', 'text': 'resembled the desired result. His heart'}, {'start': '5229.679', 'end': '5233.360', 'text': 'was filled with mixed emotions. His'}, {'start': '5231.520', 'end': '5235.120', 'text': 'teacher had once said that aside from'}, {'start': '5233.360', 'end': '5236.960', 'text': 'talent, perseverance was the most'}, {'start': '5235.120', 'end': '5238.719', 'text': "crucial factor. Hey you couldn't help"}, {'start': '5236.960', 'end': '5240.639', 'text': 'but wonder how many failures his teacher'}, {'start': '5238.719', 'end': '5242.719', 'text': 'had endured before achieving success.'}, {'start': '5240.639', 'end': '5244.719', 'text': 'Feeling somewhat numb, hey placed'}, {'start': '5242.719', 'end': '5246.719', 'text': 'another berry into the small energy cube'}, {'start': '5244.719', 'end': '5248.560', 'text': 'maker and began operating the machine.'}, {'start': '5246.719', 'end': '5250.400', 'text': 'His fingers danced across the controls'}, {'start': '5248.560', 'end': '5252.080', 'text': 'with practiced precision, the motions'}, {'start': '5250.400', 'end': '5254.000', 'text': 'ingrained in his mind after thousands'}, {'start': '5252.080', 'end': '5256.000', 'text': 'upon thousands of attempts. As the'}, {'start': '5254.000', 'end': '5258.080', 'text': 'machine wor to life, Heyu focused'}, {'start': '5256.000', 'end': '5260.080', 'text': 'intently, his eyes fixed on the tiny'}, {'start': '5258.080', 'end': '5262.239', 'text': 'rotating needle above. Time passed'}, {'start': '5260.080', 'end': '5264.320', 'text': 'slowly and beads of sweat began to form'}, {'start': '5262.239', 'end': '5266.719', 'text': 'on his forehead, dripping onto the table'}, {'start': '5264.320', 'end': '5268.880', 'text': 'below. Then, in a fleeting moment, Hey'}, {'start': '5266.719', 'end': '5271.280', 'text': 'Yes! finger flicked lightly. Ding a new'}, {'start': '5268.880', 'end': '5273.520', 'text': 'unfamiliar sound echoed. His weary eyes'}, {'start': '5271.280', 'end': '5275.520', 'text': 'lit up with joy. A pure white energy'}, {'start': '5273.520', 'end': '5277.760', 'text': 'cube slowly emerged in his palm,'}, {'start': '5275.520', 'end': '5279.440', 'text': 'radiating faint warmth. Holding it up to'}, {'start': '5277.760', 'end': '5281.440', 'text': 'the light, hey, you could clearly see'}, {'start': '5279.440', 'end': '5283.760', 'text': 'the jelly-like substance within its'}, {'start': '5281.440', 'end': '5285.920', 'text': 'surface smooth and polished, exuding a'}, {'start': '5283.760', 'end': '5288.239', 'text': 'gentle, pleasant fragrance. It was a'}, {'start': '5285.920', 'end': '5290.159', 'text': 'basic universal energy cube for stamina'}, {'start': '5288.239', 'end': '5291.920', 'text': 'restoration successfully crafted.'}, {'start': '5290.159', 'end': '5293.840', 'text': 'Standing on the deck of the great shark,'}, {'start': '5291.920', 'end': '5295.920', 'text': 'Heyu gazed out at the rolling waves in'}, {'start': '5293.840', 'end': '5298.000', 'text': 'the distance, silently reflecting on his'}, {'start': '5295.920', 'end': '5299.679', 'text': 'growth. Over the past six months, he had'}, {'start': '5298.000', 'end': '5301.600', 'text': 'evolved from a fledgling apprentice into'}, {'start': '5299.679', 'end': '5303.440', 'text': 'a semi-skilled cultivator capable of'}, {'start': '5301.600', 'end': '5305.199', 'text': 'producing energy cubes with some'}, {'start': '5303.440', 'end': '5306.400', 'text': 'consistency. Although he had yet to take'}, {'start': '5305.199', 'end': '5308.159', 'text': 'the formal assessment from the'}, {'start': '5306.400', 'end': '5309.920', 'text': "cultivator's guild, Heyu could sense"}, {'start': '5308.159', 'end': '5311.760', 'text': 'that he had taken his first real step'}, {'start': '5309.920', 'end': '5313.600', 'text': 'into this field. Thinking back to the'}, {'start': '5311.760', 'end': '5315.520', 'text': "initial struggles, Heyu couldn't help"}, {'start': '5313.600', 'end': '5317.360', 'text': 'but shake his head with a rice smile.'}, {'start': '5315.520', 'end': '5319.280', 'text': 'The failed products piled in the corner'}, {'start': '5317.360', 'end': '5321.280', 'text': 'silently testified to the effort he had'}, {'start': '5319.280', 'end': '5323.120', 'text': 'poured in. "A cultivator truly is a'}, {'start': '5321.280', 'end': '5325.280', 'text': 'money-making machine," he murmured to'}, {'start': '5323.120', 'end': '5327.199', 'text': 'himself. "But the investment is just as'}, {'start': '5325.280', 'end': '5329.280', 'text': 'staggering. No wonder the teacher holds'}, {'start': '5327.199', 'end': '5331.120', 'text': "such a high status on this ship. Hi's"}, {'start': '5329.280', 'end': '5332.880', 'text': 'thoughts drifted to Madame Maida. Even'}, {'start': '5331.120', 'end': '5334.480', 'text': 'when the captain was still around, she'}, {'start': '5332.880', 'end': '5336.480', 'text': 'had risen to a position of prominence'}, {'start': '5334.480', 'end': '5338.800', 'text': 'aboard the great shark by monopolizing'}, {'start': '5336.480', 'end': '5341.120', 'text': 'the production of energy cubes. In these'}, {'start': '5338.800', 'end': '5343.360', 'text': 'vast seas, watertype energy cubes were'}, {'start': '5341.120', 'end': '5345.360', 'text': 'invaluable as practically everyone owned'}, {'start': '5343.360', 'end': '5347.120', 'text': 'at least one watertype spirit, most of'}, {'start': '5345.360', 'end': '5349.280', 'text': 'which were key to their training. On'}, {'start': '5347.120', 'end': '5350.800', 'text': 'land, such energy cubes could only be'}, {'start': '5349.280', 'end': '5352.960', 'text': 'found on the black market, where their'}, {'start': '5350.800', 'end': '5354.880', 'text': 'prices were exorbitantly high. As news'}, {'start': '5352.960', 'end': '5356.880', 'text': "of Haya's success in crafting energy"}, {'start': '5354.880', 'end': '5358.320', 'text': 'cubes spread throughout the ship, more'}, {'start': '5356.880', 'end': '5360.159', 'text': 'and more people came knocking at his'}, {'start': '5358.320', 'end': '5361.920', 'text': 'door. Their intentions were remarkably'}, {'start': '5360.159', 'end': '5364.400', 'text': 'consistent. They all wanted to purchase'}, {'start': '5361.920', 'end': '5366.719', 'text': 'energy cubes. Seizing this opportunity,'}, {'start': '5364.400', 'end': '5368.719', 'text': 'Hu doubled down on honing his craft.'}, {'start': '5366.719', 'end': '5370.560', 'text': 'From initially succeeding only once in'}, {'start': '5368.719', 'end': '5372.400', 'text': 'hundreds of attempts, he had improved to'}, {'start': '5370.560', 'end': '5374.560', 'text': 'achieving a stable success rate of one'}, {'start': '5372.400', 'end': '5377.120', 'text': 'in a 100. And on lucky days, even'}, {'start': '5374.560', 'end': '5378.800', 'text': 'managing two. Time flew by and 6 months'}, {'start': '5377.120', 'end': '5380.159', 'text': 'passed in the blink of an eye. The great'}, {'start': '5378.800', 'end': '5382.080', 'text': 'shark had returned to the familiar'}, {'start': '5380.159', 'end': '5384.400', 'text': 'waters of the Hoen region, a regular'}, {'start': '5382.080', 'end': '5386.080', 'text': 'territory for every pirate crew. Life on'}, {'start': '5384.400', 'end': '5388.000', 'text': 'board began to settle into a routine,'}, {'start': '5386.080', 'end': '5390.000', 'text': 'occasionally raiding tourist ships or'}, {'start': '5388.000', 'end': '5392.000', 'text': 'capturing rare watertype spirits to sell'}, {'start': '5390.000', 'end': '5394.320', 'text': 'on land. The crews numbers were slowly'}, {'start': '5392.000', 'end': '5396.239', 'text': 'growing, not significantly, but steadily'}, {'start': '5394.320', 'end': '5398.880', 'text': 'approaching the goal of 200 members.'}, {'start': '5396.239', 'end': '5400.719', 'text': '"Hey, you! Well done," Madam Maida said,'}, {'start': '5398.880', 'end': '5402.159', 'text': 'holding a pristine white energy cube'}, {'start': '5400.719', 'end': '5404.080', 'text': 'between her slender fingers with an'}, {'start': '5402.159', 'end': '5405.920', 'text': 'approving look. "Your craftsmanship is'}, {'start': '5404.080', 'end': '5408.080', 'text': 'becoming more and more refined. The'}, {'start': '5405.920', 'end': '5410.000', 'text': 'purity of this energy cube is almost on'}, {'start': '5408.080', 'end': '5411.920', 'text': 'par with my own work. Heyu bowed'}, {'start': '5410.000', 'end': '5413.440', 'text': 'respectfully and replied, "It\'s all'}, {'start': '5411.920', 'end': '5415.360', 'text': 'thanks to your patient guidance,'}, {'start': '5413.440', 'end': '5417.360', 'text': 'teacher. I\'ve just been a bit lucky."'}, {'start': '5415.360', 'end': '5419.360', 'text': 'Despite his rising status, he remained'}, {'start': '5417.360', 'end': '5421.280', 'text': 'acutely aware of his position. Whether'}, {'start': '5419.360', 'end': '5423.280', 'text': 'for reasons of hierarchy or mutual'}, {'start': '5421.280', 'end': '5425.600', 'text': 'benefit, maintaining respect for Madame'}, {'start': '5423.280', 'end': '5427.280', 'text': 'Maida was non-negotiable. A faint smile'}, {'start': '5425.600', 'end': '5429.280', 'text': "curved at the corners of Madame Maida's"}, {'start': '5427.280', 'end': '5431.360', 'text': 'lips as she responded, "You always know'}, {'start': '5429.280', 'end': '5433.040', 'text': 'how to say the right things." Clearly,'}, {'start': '5431.360', 'end': '5434.639', 'text': 'she was quite pleased with her student.'}, {'start': '5433.040', 'end': '5436.800', 'text': 'The two then delved into a deeper'}, {'start': '5434.639', 'end': '5438.400', 'text': 'conversation. Heyu candidly shared the'}, {'start': '5436.800', 'end': '5440.239', 'text': 'challenges he had encountered during his'}, {'start': '5438.400', 'end': '5442.400', 'text': 'recent studies and practice, humbly'}, {'start': '5440.239', 'end': '5444.159', 'text': 'seeking advice. Madame Maida patiently'}, {'start': '5442.400', 'end': '5446.480', 'text': 'addressed his concerns, occasionally'}, {'start': '5444.159', 'end': '5448.480', 'text': 'nodding, sometimes frowning, and now and'}, {'start': '5446.480', 'end': '5450.320', 'text': 'then offering unique insights. This'}, {'start': '5448.480', 'end': '5451.920', 'text': 'exchange between teacher and student was'}, {'start': '5450.320', 'end': '5453.440', 'text': 'not only a transfer of knowledge and'}, {'start': '5451.920', 'end': '5455.520', 'text': 'experience, but also a further'}, {'start': '5453.440', 'end': '5457.040', 'text': 'strengthening of their bond. Mrs. Meta,'}, {'start': '5455.520', 'end': '5458.480', 'text': 'speaking in the tone of a teacher,'}, {'start': '5457.040', 'end': '5460.639', 'text': 'patiently addressed the challenges'}, {'start': '5458.480', 'end': '5462.800', 'text': 'Coroba was facing. Back on the deck,'}, {'start': '5460.639', 'end': '5464.480', 'text': "Kuroba's gaze swept over the elves going"}, {'start': '5462.800', 'end': '5466.639', 'text': 'about their daily training. Over the'}, {'start': '5464.480', 'end': '5468.800', 'text': 'past six months, with access to abundant'}, {'start': '5466.639', 'end': '5471.040', 'text': 'resources, especially the stable supply'}, {'start': '5468.800', 'end': '5473.280', 'text': 'of energy cubes, the lobster soldier had'}, {'start': '5471.040', 'end': '5475.520', 'text': 'advanced to level 24, while the Sharpedo'}, {'start': '5473.280', 'end': '5477.360', 'text': 'had reached level 22, drawing closer to'}, {'start': '5475.520', 'end': '5479.360', 'text': 'the level 30 evolution threshold.'}, {'start': '5477.360', 'end': '5481.600', 'text': '"Spiro, you don\'t need to scout for'}, {'start': '5479.360', 'end': '5483.760', 'text': 'now," Koroba advised gently, extending'}, {'start': '5481.600', 'end': '5485.920', 'text': 'his arm for the Spiro to perch on. "Your'}, {'start': '5483.760', 'end': '5487.840', 'text': 'level is nearing evolution. Focus on'}, {'start': '5485.920', 'end': '5489.760', 'text': 'conserving your energy." He then glanced'}, {'start': '5487.840', 'end': '5491.760', 'text': 'downward at a young boy, his face still'}, {'start': '5489.760', 'end': '5493.840', 'text': 'tinder with youth, his expression a mix'}, {'start': '5491.760', 'end': '5495.840', 'text': 'of fear and excitement. Is this one of'}, {'start': '5493.840', 'end': '5497.920', 'text': 'the new pirates? I hope they can endure'}, {'start': '5495.840', 'end': '5500.080', 'text': 'manpower is scarce on the Megalo Dawn.'}, {'start': '5497.920', 'end': '5502.159', 'text': 'Kuroba remarked to a nearby pirate.'}, {'start': '5500.080', 'end': '5504.239', 'text': 'Recognizing Kuroba, the man immediately'}, {'start': '5502.159', 'end': '5506.960', 'text': 'straightened up and replied nervously.'}, {'start': '5504.239', 'end': '5508.960', 'text': 'Master Kuroba, this batch consists of 27'}, {'start': '5506.960', 'end': '5510.800', 'text': "newcomers. I'm in charge of introducing"}, {'start': '5508.960', 'end': '5512.239', 'text': "them to the sailor's duties. Here's the"}, {'start': '5510.800', 'end': '5514.400', 'text': 'roster. Would you like to take a look?'}, {'start': '5512.239', 'end': '5516.080', 'text': 'By now, Kuroba had become an almost'}, {'start': '5514.400', 'end': '5518.000', 'text': 'untouchable figure in the eyes of the'}, {'start': '5516.080', 'end': '5520.000', 'text': 'ordinary pirates. Not only because he'}, {'start': '5518.000', 'end': '5522.239', 'text': "was Captain Meta's protege, but also due"}, {'start': '5520.000', 'end': '5524.639', 'text': 'to his ability to craft energy cubes,'}, {'start': '5522.239', 'end': '5526.000', 'text': 'earning him considerable respect. Koroba'}, {'start': '5524.639', 'end': '5528.639', 'text': 'chuckled inwardly at the thought of'}, {'start': '5526.000', 'end': '5530.159', 'text': 'being addressed as Master Koroba. Taking'}, {'start': '5528.639', 'end': '5531.760', 'text': 'the roster, he flipped through it'}, {'start': '5530.159', 'end': '5533.600', 'text': 'casually, noting that most of the'}, {'start': '5531.760', 'end': '5535.199', 'text': 'newcomers were street ruffians or'}, {'start': '5533.600', 'end': '5538.000', 'text': 'individuals driven to piracy by'}, {'start': '5535.199', 'end': '5540.000', 'text': 'desperate circumstances. A few, however,'}, {'start': '5538.000', 'end': '5541.840', 'text': 'had clearly been captured and sold into'}, {'start': '5540.000', 'end': '5543.600', 'text': 'this life. Their fearful expressions'}, {'start': '5541.840', 'end': '5544.800', 'text': 'betraying their thoughts as they avoided'}, {'start': '5543.600', 'end': '5546.639', 'text': 'making eye contact with their'}, {'start': '5544.800', 'end': '5548.560', 'text': "surroundings. Kuroba's attention was"}, {'start': '5546.639', 'end': '5551.280', 'text': 'suddenly drawn to a name on the list.'}, {'start': '5548.560', 'end': '5552.719', 'text': 'Hasho Yumi. What? This chubby kid is'}, {'start': '5551.280', 'end': '5554.400', 'text': 'actually a direct descendant of the'}, {'start': '5552.719', 'end': '5556.159', 'text': "Alliance's trainers. How did you even"}, {'start': '5554.400', 'end': '5558.000', 'text': "capture him? Kuroba's tone carried a"}, {'start': '5556.159', 'end': '5560.080', 'text': 'hint of reproach. Knowing the potential'}, {'start': '5558.000', 'end': '5561.920', 'text': 'repercussions if the Alliance found out,'}, {'start': '5560.080', 'end': '5564.080', 'text': 'the pirate quickly defended himself,'}, {'start': '5561.920', 'end': '5565.600', 'text': 'stammering, "Master, we didn\'t capture'}, {'start': '5564.080', 'end': '5567.840', 'text': 'him. He was purchased from the black'}, {'start': '5565.600', 'end': '5569.600', 'text': 'market." At the time, we had no idea'}, {'start': '5567.840', 'end': '5571.120', 'text': 'about his identity. It was only after'}, {'start': '5569.600', 'end': '5572.880', 'text': 'the purchase that we learned he was an'}, {'start': '5571.120', 'end': '5574.800', 'text': 'alliance trainer. Through our inquiries'}, {'start': '5572.880', 'end': '5576.800', 'text': 'and his own account, we discovered he'}, {'start': '5574.800', 'end': '5578.800', 'text': 'comes from a prominent family. However,'}, {'start': '5576.800', 'end': '5580.800', 'text': 'due to factional struggles, his family'}, {'start': '5578.800', 'end': '5582.880', 'text': 'lost everything and even he was sold'}, {'start': '5580.800', 'end': '5585.120', 'text': 'into slavery on the black market.'}, {'start': '5582.880', 'end': '5586.880', 'text': "Hearing this absurd tale, Kuroba's lips"}, {'start': '5585.120', 'end': '5588.639', 'text': 'twitched slightly as he processed the'}, {'start': '5586.880', 'end': '5590.719', 'text': 'story, his disdain for the decaying'}, {'start': '5588.639', 'end': '5592.719', 'text': 'alliance growing deeper. No wonder the'}, {'start': '5590.719', 'end': '5594.400', 'text': 'Alliance failed to eradicate these dark'}, {'start': '5592.719', 'end': '5596.239', 'text': 'organizations. As the internal strife'}, {'start': '5594.400', 'end': '5598.480', 'text': 'and corruption within their ranks were'}, {'start': '5596.239', 'end': '5600.480', 'text': 'likely far worse than anyone imagined,'}, {'start': '5598.480', 'end': '5602.080', 'text': 'Kuroba pondered silently. As the two'}, {'start': '5600.480', 'end': '5604.080', 'text': 'conversed, the chubby boy stepped'}, {'start': '5602.080', 'end': '5605.920', 'text': 'forward from the crowd below, exuding an'}, {'start': '5604.080', 'end': '5607.440', 'text': 'air of confidence. "Bring your captain'}, {'start': '5605.920', 'end': '5609.520', 'text': 'here right now. I want to buy my'}, {'start': '5607.440', 'end': '5611.520', 'text': 'freedom. My family can pay him a lot of'}, {'start': '5609.520', 'end': '5613.679', 'text': 'money," he declared boldly. Despite his'}, {'start': '5611.520', 'end': '5615.120', 'text': 'youth looked no older than 11 or 12, his'}, {'start': '5613.679', 'end': '5617.440', 'text': 'words carried a surprising self'}, {'start': '5615.120', 'end': '5619.760', 'text': 'asssurance. Nearby pirates, however,'}, {'start': '5617.440', 'end': '5622.239', 'text': 'reacted swiftly. One storm toward him,'}, {'start': '5619.760', 'end': '5623.760', 'text': 'delivering blows and kicks. Huh? What a'}, {'start': '5622.239', 'end': '5625.679', 'text': "joke! You think you're still an alliance"}, {'start': '5623.760', 'end': '5627.679', 'text': "trainer on this ship? You're nothing but"}, {'start': '5625.679', 'end': '5629.120', 'text': 'a prisoner. The pirate sneered. The'}, {'start': '5627.679', 'end': '5631.120', 'text': 'others paid little attention to the'}, {'start': '5629.120', 'end': '5632.639', 'text': 'scene as bullying newcomers was a common'}, {'start': '5631.120', 'end': '5634.159', 'text': 'occurrence. The fact that this'}, {'start': '5632.639', 'end': '5635.920', 'text': 'particular newcomer was an alliance'}, {'start': '5634.159', 'end': '5637.679', 'text': 'trainer only made it more satisfying for'}, {'start': '5635.920', 'end': '5639.760', 'text': 'them to assert their dominance. The'}, {'start': '5637.679', 'end': '5641.760', 'text': "boy's earlier bravado quickly evaporated"}, {'start': '5639.760', 'end': '5643.760', 'text': 'as he curled up on the ground, clutching'}, {'start': '5641.760', 'end': '5646.000', 'text': 'his stomach and head, writhing and'}, {'start': '5643.760', 'end': '5647.920', 'text': 'begging for mercy. "Please, please stop.'}, {'start': '5646.000', 'end': '5649.920', 'text': 'Let me go," he pleaded desperately.'}, {'start': '5647.920', 'end': '5651.920', 'text': 'Meanwhile, the other 20 or so youth'}, {'start': '5649.920', 'end': '5654.000', 'text': 'remained silent, none daring to speak up'}, {'start': '5651.920', 'end': '5655.840', 'text': 'for him. Some watched in terror, while'}, {'start': '5654.000', 'end': '5657.360', 'text': 'others avoided looking entirely,'}, {'start': '5655.840', 'end': '5659.440', 'text': "silently thankful that they weren't the"}, {'start': '5657.360', 'end': '5661.600', 'text': "ones being beaten. The chubby boy's gaze"}, {'start': '5659.440', 'end': '5663.280', 'text': 'darted around, searching for any sign of'}, {'start': '5661.600', 'end': '5665.280', 'text': 'support, but all he saw were in'}, {'start': '5663.280', 'end': '5667.280', 'text': 'different faces. A wave of bitterness'}, {'start': '5665.280', 'end': '5669.520', 'text': 'washed over him as he experienced for'}, {'start': '5667.280', 'end': '5671.360', 'text': 'the first time the cold reality of human'}, {'start': '5669.520', 'end': '5673.120', 'text': "apathy. Hey, you stood by the ship's"}, {'start': '5671.360', 'end': '5674.880', 'text': 'railing, looking down at the chubby boy'}, {'start': '5673.120', 'end': '5676.719', 'text': 'below, whose face was bruised and'}, {'start': '5674.880', 'end': '5678.880', 'text': 'swollen from a beating. He silently'}, {'start': '5676.719', 'end': '5680.800', 'text': 'contemplated. I need to cultivate my own'}, {'start': '5678.880', 'end': '5682.560', 'text': 'loyal followers aboard the great shark,'}, {'start': '5680.800', 'end': '5684.560', 'text': 'and maybe this chubby boy could be of'}, {'start': '5682.560', 'end': '5686.320', 'text': 'use to me. With that thought, a barely'}, {'start': '5684.560', 'end': '5688.159', 'text': 'noticeable smile tugged at the corner of'}, {'start': '5686.320', 'end': '5689.840', 'text': 'his lips. He walked steadily from the'}, {'start': '5688.159', 'end': '5691.520', 'text': "towering ship's deck to the spacious"}, {'start': '5689.840', 'end': '5693.600', 'text': 'main deck and approached the pirates who'}, {'start': '5691.520', 'end': '5695.360', 'text': 'were scolding the newcomers. In a low,'}, {'start': '5693.600', 'end': '5697.360', 'text': 'commanding voice, "Hey," you said,'}, {'start': '5695.360', 'end': '5699.199', 'text': '"That\'s enough. Stop hitting him. Take'}, {'start': '5697.360', 'end': '5701.040', 'text': 'the rest of the newcomers below deck and'}, {'start': '5699.199', 'end': '5703.120', 'text': 'get them settled, but leave this chubby'}, {'start': '5701.040', 'end': '5704.639', 'text': 'boy here." Hearing these words, the'}, {'start': '5703.120', 'end': '5706.400', 'text': 'pirates, who were about to continue'}, {'start': '5704.639', 'end': '5708.239', 'text': 'their punishment, immediately dropped'}, {'start': '5706.400', 'end': '5710.400', 'text': 'their menacing expressions and became'}, {'start': '5708.239', 'end': '5712.239', 'text': 'respectful. They hurriedly responded and'}, {'start': '5710.400', 'end': '5713.920', 'text': 'directed a few ordinary sailors to'}, {'start': '5712.239', 'end': '5716.159', 'text': 'escort the group of newcomers into the'}, {'start': '5713.920', 'end': '5718.000', 'text': 'cabin. Meanwhile, the chubby boy lying'}, {'start': '5716.159', 'end': '5719.920', 'text': 'on the ground and groaning in pain,'}, {'start': '5718.000', 'end': '5721.600', 'text': 'noticed the shift in the atmosphere.'}, {'start': '5719.920', 'end': '5723.360', 'text': 'Struggling to push himself up with his'}, {'start': '5721.600', 'end': '5725.120', 'text': 'hands, his round belly quivered'}, {'start': '5723.360', 'end': '5727.440', 'text': 'comically with the effort, he looked at,'}, {'start': '5725.120', 'end': '5729.679', 'text': 'hey, a mix of confusion and fear'}, {'start': '5727.440', 'end': '5731.760', 'text': 'flashing in his eyes. "Um, are you the'}, {'start': '5729.679', 'end': '5733.199', 'text': 'boss of this ship?" he asked cautiously.'}, {'start': '5731.760', 'end': '5735.360', 'text': 'Perhaps the beating had stripped away'}, {'start': '5733.199', 'end': '5737.199', 'text': 'his arrogance as his tone now carried a'}, {'start': '5735.360', 'end': '5740.080', 'text': 'clear note of flattery. Little did he'}, {'start': '5737.199', 'end': '5741.840', 'text': 'know that despite being only 16, hey had'}, {'start': '5740.080', 'end': '5743.760', 'text': 'already faced life and death trials,'}, {'start': '5741.840', 'end': '5745.280', 'text': 'exuding a sharp and intimidating aura'}, {'start': '5743.760', 'end': '5747.199', 'text': 'that was enough to cow the pampered'}, {'start': '5745.280', 'end': '5749.360', 'text': "young boy before him. What's your name?"}, {'start': '5747.199', 'end': '5751.280', 'text': 'Heyu asked. The chubby boy raised his'}, {'start': '5749.360', 'end': '5753.679', 'text': 'head, his plump face breaking into a'}, {'start': '5751.280', 'end': '5755.360', 'text': 'fawning smile. My name is Shingyong.'}, {'start': '5753.679', 'end': '5757.199', 'text': 'Three days passed quietly and the'}, {'start': '5755.360', 'end': '5758.880', 'text': 'newcomers had begun their work. Due to'}, {'start': '5757.199', 'end': '5760.960', 'text': 'the lack of manpower, everyone was'}, {'start': '5758.880', 'end': '5762.400', 'text': 'assigned a variety of grueling tasks,'}, {'start': '5760.960', 'end': '5764.560', 'text': 'leaving the new recruits utterly'}, {'start': '5762.400', 'end': '5766.239', 'text': 'exhausted. Yet, the memory of someone'}, {'start': '5764.560', 'end': '5768.159', 'text': 'being thrown into the sea to feed the'}, {'start': '5766.239', 'end': '5770.080', 'text': 'fish for slacking off sent shivers down'}, {'start': '5768.159', 'end': '5772.320', 'text': 'their spines, forcing them to grit their'}, {'start': '5770.080', 'end': '5774.159', 'text': 'teeth and endure. After all, no one'}, {'start': '5772.320', 'end': '5776.159', 'text': 'wanted to end up as fish food. In the'}, {'start': '5774.159', 'end': '5777.840', 'text': 'dining hall, Heyu watched as the chubby'}, {'start': '5776.159', 'end': '5780.000', 'text': 'boy before him devoured his meal with'}, {'start': '5777.840', 'end': '5781.679', 'text': 'gusto. "Are you sure this kid is only 12'}, {'start': '5780.000', 'end': '5783.520', 'text': 'years old?" Hey, you asked a pirate'}, {'start': '5781.679', 'end': '5785.520', 'text': 'beside him, who is in charge of keeping'}, {'start': '5783.520', 'end': '5787.040', 'text': "track of the crew's details. The pirate"}, {'start': '5785.520', 'end': '5789.120', 'text': 'looked helplessly at the mountain of'}, {'start': '5787.040', 'end': '5791.199', 'text': 'empty plates in front of them, almost on'}, {'start': '5789.120', 'end': '5793.120', 'text': 'the verge of tears. "Sir, I swear I\'m'}, {'start': '5791.199', 'end': '5795.360', 'text': 'not lying. I had no idea he could eat'}, {'start': '5793.120', 'end': '5797.520', 'text': 'this much." Heyu glanced at the boy,'}, {'start': '5795.360', 'end': '5798.960', 'text': 'whose mouth was smeared with grease. As'}, {'start': '5797.520', 'end': '5800.719', 'text': 'another plate of fried noodles'}, {'start': '5798.960', 'end': '5802.560', 'text': 'disappeared into his stomach, he thought'}, {'start': '5800.719', 'end': '5804.560', 'text': 'to himself, "Shingyong<unk>s appetite'}, {'start': '5802.560', 'end': '5806.719', 'text': 'alone is worth seven or eight grown'}, {'start': '5804.560', 'end': '5808.800', 'text': 'men." The chubby boy, oblivious to their'}, {'start': '5806.719', 'end': '5811.280', 'text': 'incredulous stares, shouted again,'}, {'start': '5808.800', 'end': '5813.119', 'text': '"Chef, another plate of spaghetti." At'}, {'start': '5811.280', 'end': '5815.040', 'text': 'that moment, "Hey, you spoke up. All'}, {'start': '5813.119', 'end': '5816.880', 'text': "right, from now on, you'll be running"}, {'start': '5815.040', 'end': '5818.800', 'text': "errands for me. I won't let anyone bully"}, {'start': '5816.880', 'end': '5820.159', 'text': 'you on this ship. Shingya Gong patted'}, {'start': '5818.800', 'end': '5822.320', 'text': 'his round stomach and grinned'}, {'start': '5820.159', 'end': '5824.320', 'text': 'contentedly, though his mind was racing.'}, {'start': '5822.320', 'end': '5825.920', 'text': 'He thought, "If I don\'t play along, I\'ll'}, {'start': '5824.320', 'end': '5828.000', 'text': 'probably end up back toiling away at'}, {'start': '5825.920', 'end': '5829.600', 'text': 'those backbreaking tasks." Recalling the'}, {'start': '5828.000', 'end': '5831.360', 'text': 'aches and exhaustion from just a few'}, {'start': '5829.600', 'end': '5833.280', 'text': 'days ago, he shuddered at the thought of'}, {'start': '5831.360', 'end': '5835.119', 'text': 'going through it again. As Hi was about'}, {'start': '5833.280', 'end': '5837.119', 'text': 'to leave the dining hall, Shinyagong'}, {'start': '5835.119', 'end': '5839.199', 'text': 'suddenly said, "Sir, I come from the'}, {'start': '5837.119', 'end': '5840.719', 'text': 'Shinga family. My family is one of the'}, {'start': '5839.199', 'end': '5843.119', 'text': 'silent stakeholders in the Battle'}, {'start': '5840.719', 'end': '5844.960', 'text': 'Frontier region." Kuroba casually said,'}, {'start': '5843.119', 'end': '5846.480', 'text': '"The BattleFrontier is that the one'}, {'start': '5844.960', 'end': '5848.239', 'text': "that's been trending in various regions"}, {'start': '5846.480', 'end': '5850.159', 'text': 'lately." His expression remained'}, {'start': '5848.239', 'end': '5851.840', 'text': "unchanged, but he couldn't hide his"}, {'start': '5850.159', 'end': '5853.280', 'text': 'surprise internally. Although he had'}, {'start': '5851.840', 'end': '5855.040', 'text': 'suspected that this chubby guy might'}, {'start': '5853.280', 'end': '5857.040', 'text': "have some family background, he hadn't"}, {'start': '5855.040', 'end': '5858.880', 'text': 'expected it to be so extraordinary. "So,'}, {'start': '5857.040', 'end': '5860.800', 'text': 'how did you end up here?" Kuroba asked'}, {'start': '5858.880', 'end': '5862.480', 'text': 'with interest. "There was some factional'}, {'start': '5860.800', 'end': '5864.000', 'text': 'infighting within the battle frontier,'}, {'start': '5862.480', 'end': '5866.080', 'text': 'and our branch was treated as'}, {'start': '5864.000', 'end': '5868.719', 'text': 'expendable, essentially exiled."'}, {'start': '5866.080', 'end': '5870.719', 'text': 'Hashogong whispered mysteriously, a hint'}, {'start': '5868.719', 'end': '5872.880', 'text': 'of melancholy flashing in his eyes.'}, {'start': '5870.719', 'end': '5874.480', 'text': 'Hearing this, Kuroba was momentarily'}, {'start': '5872.880', 'end': '5876.320', 'text': 'speechless and thought to himself,'}, {'start': '5874.480', 'end': '5877.920', 'text': '"Wherever there are people, there\'s a'}, {'start': '5876.320', 'end': '5880.159', 'text': "struggle. And where there's a struggle,"}, {'start': '5877.920', 'end': '5882.080', 'text': 'there\'s conflict." He glanced at Hasho'}, {'start': '5880.159', 'end': '5884.159', 'text': 'Gong with a hint of pity, but patiently'}, {'start': '5882.080', 'end': '5886.159', 'text': 'continued to listen. "Boss, he\'ll follow'}, {'start': '5884.159', 'end': '5887.600', 'text': 'you as my leader. Please, just let me'}, {'start': '5886.159', 'end': '5889.360', 'text': 'have a place on the pirate ship and a'}, {'start': '5887.600', 'end': '5891.440', 'text': "bite to eat. I swear I'll do whatever"}, {'start': '5889.360', 'end': '5892.719', 'text': 'you say." Kuroba stopped walking and'}, {'start': '5891.440', 'end': '5894.719', 'text': 'turned back to look at the pitiful'}, {'start': '5892.719', 'end': '5896.480', 'text': 'chubby guy. He thought to himself, I'}, {'start': '5894.719', 'end': '5898.800', 'text': 'could take him in as a subordinate. Let'}, {'start': '5896.480', 'end': '5900.880', 'text': 'him act as my proxy on the ship. Plus,'}, {'start': '5898.800', 'end': '5902.719', 'text': "with the Hashino family's background, he"}, {'start': '5900.880', 'end': '5904.320', 'text': 'might be useful in the future. From that'}, {'start': '5902.719', 'end': '5906.080', 'text': 'day on, the pirates aboard the Great'}, {'start': '5904.320', 'end': '5907.920', 'text': 'Shark noticed that Koroba was often'}, {'start': '5906.080', 'end': '5909.520', 'text': 'followed by a chubby guy. Whether it was'}, {'start': '5907.920', 'end': '5911.600', 'text': 'dealing with people or selling energy'}, {'start': '5909.520', 'end': '5913.600', 'text': 'cubes, the chubby guy was always the one'}, {'start': '5911.600', 'end': '5915.119', 'text': 'handling things. It seemed that Kuroba'}, {'start': '5913.600', 'end': '5917.119', 'text': 'had made him a spokesperson, and'}, {'start': '5915.119', 'end': '5919.119', 'text': 'Hashogong quickly rose from being a'}, {'start': '5917.119', 'end': '5921.199', 'text': 'bullied newcomer to becoming a notable'}, {'start': '5919.119', 'end': '5922.800', 'text': 'figure on the ship. He, the lobster'}, {'start': '5921.199', 'end': '5925.280', 'text': 'soldier, excitedly swung its sharp'}, {'start': '5922.800', 'end': '5927.280', 'text': 'claws, its gaze focused and sharp. With'}, {'start': '5925.280', 'end': '5929.040', 'text': 'every swing, it accurately snipped the'}, {'start': '5927.280', 'end': '5930.800', 'text': 'floating bubbles in the air, bursting'}, {'start': '5929.040', 'end': '5932.159', 'text': 'them one by one. For the lobster'}, {'start': '5930.800', 'end': '5933.840', 'text': 'soldier, this game was both'}, {'start': '5932.159', 'end': '5936.080', 'text': 'entertainment and a daily training'}, {'start': '5933.840', 'end': '5937.679', 'text': 'exercise. As a lobster soldier, its'}, {'start': '5936.080', 'end': '5940.000', 'text': 'claws were naturally its proudest'}, {'start': '5937.679', 'end': '5941.360', 'text': 'weapon. Kuroba understood this well and'}, {'start': '5940.000', 'end': '5942.960', 'text': 'specifically designed this training'}, {'start': '5941.360', 'end': '5944.719', 'text': 'method to help the lobster soldier'}, {'start': '5942.960', 'end': '5946.880', 'text': 'better master and utilize its claw'}, {'start': '5944.719', 'end': '5948.719', 'text': 'techniques. With repeated practice, the'}, {'start': '5946.880', 'end': '5950.800', 'text': "lobster solders's reaction speed and"}, {'start': '5948.719', 'end': '5952.560', 'text': 'precision improved significantly. The'}, {'start': '5950.800', 'end': '5955.119', 'text': 'lobster soldier performed impressively'}, {'start': '5952.560', 'end': '5956.639', 'text': 'this time, bursting all 20 or so bubbles'}, {'start': '5955.119', 'end': '5958.560', 'text': 'in midair before they could hit the'}, {'start': '5956.639', 'end': '5960.239', 'text': "ground. Kuroba couldn't help but praise"}, {'start': '5958.560', 'end': '5962.400', 'text': 'it and casually tossed a stamina'}, {'start': '5960.239', 'end': '5964.159', 'text': 'restoring energy cube as a reward. The'}, {'start': '5962.400', 'end': '5966.159', 'text': 'lobster soldier reacted quickly,'}, {'start': '5964.159', 'end': '5968.000', 'text': 'catching the energy cube midair and'}, {'start': '5966.159', 'end': '5970.239', 'text': 'immediately popping it into its mouth to'}, {'start': '5968.000', 'end': '5972.080', 'text': "chew, savoring its master's reward with"}, {'start': '5970.239', 'end': '5974.000', 'text': "joy. Seeing the lobster soldier's"}, {'start': '5972.080', 'end': '5976.320', 'text': 'satisfied expression, Kuroba chuckled,'}, {'start': '5974.000', 'end': '5978.639', 'text': '"Haha, when it comes to catching food,'}, {'start': '5976.320', 'end': '5980.320', 'text': 'you never miss, do you?" Clearly, he was'}, {'start': '5978.639', 'end': '5982.560', 'text': 'very pleased with the lobster soldiers'}, {'start': '5980.320', 'end': '5984.239', 'text': 'performance. During this period, Kuroba'}, {'start': '5982.560', 'end': '5986.560', 'text': 'delegated all the errands and minor'}, {'start': '5984.239', 'end': '5988.560', 'text': 'tasks to Hashogong, giving himself more'}, {'start': '5986.560', 'end': '5990.800', 'text': 'free time. Kuroba chose to spend this'}, {'start': '5988.560', 'end': '5992.400', 'text': 'extra time diving into various books to'}, {'start': '5990.800', 'end': '5994.239', 'text': 'expand his knowledge or honing his'}, {'start': '5992.400', 'end': '5996.239', 'text': 'skills in crafting energy cubes.'}, {'start': '5994.239', 'end': '5998.239', 'text': 'Daybyday, Kuroba was making rapid'}, {'start': '5996.239', 'end': '6000.560', 'text': 'progress. For pirates drifting across'}, {'start': '5998.239', 'end': '6002.480', 'text': 'the vast ocean, time becomes a blur.'}, {'start': '6000.560', 'end': '6004.400', 'text': 'Without alarms and calendars, they might'}, {'start': '6002.480', 'end': '6006.560', 'text': 'have long forgotten the passage of time.'}, {'start': '6004.400', 'end': '6008.480', 'text': 'Chubby, is this really necessary? Money'}, {'start': '6006.560', 'end': '6010.880', 'text': 'is filthy and yet you keep sniffing it'}, {'start': '6008.480', 'end': '6012.800', 'text': 'all day. Kuroba looked at Hashino with a'}, {'start': '6010.880', 'end': '6014.639', 'text': 'helpless expression. The chubby man,'}, {'start': '6012.800', 'end': '6016.880', 'text': 'instead of stopping, brought even more'}, {'start': '6014.639', 'end': '6018.639', 'text': 'cash to his nose, savoring the distinct'}, {'start': '6016.880', 'end': '6020.719', 'text': 'scent of money. These alliance coins'}, {'start': '6018.639', 'end': '6022.560', 'text': 'were stripped from corpses. Be careful.'}, {'start': '6020.719', 'end': '6024.639', 'text': 'They might carry bacteria and you could'}, {'start': '6022.560', 'end': '6026.960', 'text': 'end up dying from an infection. Koba'}, {'start': '6024.639', 'end': '6028.960', 'text': 'sighed and shook his head. A few words'}, {'start': '6026.960', 'end': '6031.600', 'text': 'of concern are no substitute for a big'}, {'start': '6028.960', 'end': '6033.520', 'text': 'payout. Hashyu replied with a sly grin.'}, {'start': '6031.600', 'end': '6034.960', 'text': "Isn't the five commission enough? All I"}, {'start': '6033.520', 'end': '6037.040', 'text': 'asked was for you to run an errand.'}, {'start': '6034.960', 'end': '6039.440', 'text': 'Though Kuroba sounded dismissive, deep'}, {'start': '6037.040', 'end': '6041.040', 'text': 'down, he had a lot of faith in Hashino.'}, {'start': '6039.440', 'end': '6043.040', 'text': 'After all, he had a knack for selling'}, {'start': '6041.040', 'end': '6044.880', 'text': 'goods at prices far beyond their worth.'}, {'start': '6043.040', 'end': '6047.280', 'text': 'A slightly higher commission was a small'}, {'start': '6044.880', 'end': '6049.199', 'text': 'price to pay for the extra profit. Boss,'}, {'start': '6047.280', 'end': '6051.520', 'text': 'when will the next batch of energy cubes'}, {'start': '6049.199', 'end': '6053.679', 'text': 'be ready? Hashyu asked eagerly, his'}, {'start': '6051.520', 'end': '6055.440', 'text': 'round face full of anticipation. You'}, {'start': '6053.679', 'end': '6057.600', 'text': "think I'm some tireless machine? Give me"}, {'start': '6055.440', 'end': '6059.440', 'text': 'at least half a month. Kuroba retorted'}, {'start': '6057.600', 'end': '6061.679', 'text': 'irritably, turning to leave the dining'}, {'start': '6059.440', 'end': '6063.920', 'text': 'hall. Unlike Hosinoyu, who seemed to'}, {'start': '6061.679', 'end': '6066.239', 'text': 'think only about food, Kuroba had other'}, {'start': '6063.920', 'end': '6068.239', 'text': 'priorities. Meanwhile, Hashinou'}, {'start': '6066.239', 'end': '6070.400', 'text': 'continued devouring his oversized smoked'}, {'start': '6068.239', 'end': '6072.560', 'text': 'chicken. Out on the deck, Kuroba spread'}, {'start': '6070.400', 'end': '6074.880', 'text': 'his arms wide, letting the roaring sea'}, {'start': '6072.560', 'end': '6076.719', 'text': 'wind carry the salty, damp air to his'}, {'start': '6074.880', 'end': '6079.840', 'text': 'face the distinct scent of the ocean.'}, {'start': '6076.719', 'end': '6081.920', 'text': '"Go, Fo," he said, releasing a Pokeball.'}, {'start': '6079.840', 'end': '6084.400', 'text': '"In a flash of white light, the Pokémon'}, {'start': '6081.920', 'end': '6086.159', 'text': 'appeared." Fio spread its crimson wings,'}, {'start': '6084.400', 'end': '6088.000', 'text': 'circling twice above the ship before'}, {'start': '6086.159', 'end': '6090.159', 'text': 'gliding down to perch on the railing.'}, {'start': '6088.000', 'end': '6092.239', 'text': 'Koroba admired the elegant display,'}, {'start': '6090.159', 'end': '6094.159', 'text': 'pleased with how well Fio had adapted to'}, {'start': '6092.239', 'end': '6095.920', 'text': 'flying over the sea. If it could handle'}, {'start': '6094.159', 'end': '6098.560', 'text': 'such challenging conditions, returning'}, {'start': '6095.920', 'end': '6100.159', 'text': 'to land would be a breeze. Fio, same as'}, {'start': '6098.560', 'end': '6102.400', 'text': 'always, catch some Pokémon over the'}, {'start': '6100.159', 'end': '6104.719', 'text': 'water. Corobo instructed this was one of'}, {'start': '6102.400', 'end': '6106.480', 'text': 'his unique training methods. Fio had the'}, {'start': '6104.719', 'end': '6108.560', 'text': 'keen eye ability, which in simple terms'}, {'start': '6106.480', 'end': '6110.480', 'text': "meant its accuracy wouldn't be lowered."}, {'start': '6108.560', 'end': '6112.159', 'text': 'However, researchers had discovered that'}, {'start': '6110.480', 'end': '6113.920', 'text': 'Pokémon with this trait often had'}, {'start': '6112.159', 'end': '6116.000', 'text': 'exceptionally sharp eyesight, a hidden'}, {'start': '6113.920', 'end': '6118.080', 'text': "talent of sorts. Fio<unk>'s keen eyes"}, {'start': '6116.000', 'end': '6119.920', 'text': 'locked onto the calm surface of the sea.'}, {'start': '6118.080', 'end': '6122.560', 'text': "Kuroba didn't rush it, simply waiting"}, {'start': '6119.920', 'end': '6124.560', 'text': 'patiently. Suddenly, in a flash, Fio'}, {'start': '6122.560', 'end': '6126.239', 'text': 'launched itself with a powerful leap,'}, {'start': '6124.560', 'end': '6128.719', 'text': 'wings slicing through the air as it'}, {'start': '6126.239', 'end': '6131.280', 'text': 'dived toward the water. Fio used Fury'}, {'start': '6128.719', 'end': '6132.800', 'text': 'Attack. Over time, Fio had mastered a'}, {'start': '6131.280', 'end': '6134.719', 'text': 'variety of moves through rigorous'}, {'start': '6132.800', 'end': '6137.040', 'text': 'training, and Fury Attack was one of its'}, {'start': '6134.719', 'end': '6139.119', 'text': 'specialties. Its body glowed faintly as'}, {'start': '6137.040', 'end': '6141.119', 'text': 'it attacked with its beak, claws, and'}, {'start': '6139.119', 'end': '6143.520', 'text': 'even its wings in a seemingly chaotic'}, {'start': '6141.119', 'end': '6145.440', 'text': 'yet rhythmic assault. Before long, a'}, {'start': '6143.520', 'end': '6147.679', 'text': 'Pokemon corpse floated to the surfaceia'}, {'start': '6145.440', 'end': '6150.159', 'text': 'Magikarp with shimmering red scales and'}, {'start': '6147.679', 'end': '6151.920', 'text': 'long yellow whiskers. A Pokémon even'}, {'start': '6150.159', 'end': '6154.000', 'text': 'children could recognize. Known for'}, {'start': '6151.920', 'end': '6155.520', 'text': 'their resilience, Magikarp could survive'}, {'start': '6154.000', 'end': '6157.920', 'text': 'in the filthiest water and were'}, {'start': '6155.520', 'end': '6159.600', 'text': 'exceptional jumpers. Not bad, Firo.'}, {'start': '6157.920', 'end': '6161.840', 'text': "You've earned yourself an extra treat."}, {'start': '6159.600', 'end': '6163.920', 'text': 'Kobo watched his FO, still full of'}, {'start': '6161.840', 'end': '6166.000', 'text': 'energy after the battle, and felt a deep'}, {'start': '6163.920', 'end': '6167.920', 'text': 'sense of pride. The Magikarp had almost'}, {'start': '6166.000', 'end': '6169.600', 'text': 'no meat on its body, mostly scales and'}, {'start': '6167.920', 'end': '6171.840', 'text': 'bones, but there was always a tiny bit'}, {'start': '6169.600', 'end': '6174.239', 'text': 'to pick off, making for a decent snack.'}, {'start': '6171.840', 'end': '6175.920', 'text': 'Kuroha ordered Fio to continue, and the'}, {'start': '6174.239', 'end': '6177.920', 'text': 'bird swiftly dealt with the lifeless'}, {'start': '6175.920', 'end': '6180.000', 'text': 'remains, its sharp beak stained with'}, {'start': '6177.920', 'end': '6181.920', 'text': 'faint traces of blood. Hours passed'}, {'start': '6180.000', 'end': '6183.520', 'text': "slowly, and by the time Fio's training"}, {'start': '6181.920', 'end': '6185.520', 'text': 'session ended, they had encountered'}, {'start': '6183.520', 'end': '6188.000', 'text': 'dozens of Pokémon, though the majority'}, {'start': '6185.520', 'end': '6189.600', 'text': 'were Magikarp. However, an unexpected'}, {'start': '6188.000', 'end': '6191.520', 'text': 'catch of a Gold brought a pleasant'}, {'start': '6189.600', 'end': '6193.119', 'text': 'surprise. Although it was low-level and'}, {'start': '6191.520', 'end': '6194.719', 'text': 'of average potential, its cute'}, {'start': '6193.119', 'end': '6196.800', 'text': 'appearance was highly popular among'}, {'start': '6194.719', 'end': '6198.480', 'text': 'girls. Kuroha had no intention of'}, {'start': '6196.800', 'end': '6200.320', 'text': 'keeping it for himself and decided to'}, {'start': '6198.480', 'end': '6202.080', 'text': 'hand it over to Hashino Yumi to sell to'}, {'start': '6200.320', 'end': '6203.600', 'text': 'the pirates aboard the ship. Just as'}, {'start': '6202.080', 'end': '6205.440', 'text': 'Kuroha was about to head back to the'}, {'start': '6203.600', 'end': '6207.199', 'text': 'dining hall for dinner, a brilliant'}, {'start': '6205.440', 'end': '6208.880', 'text': 'white light suddenly burst forth from'}, {'start': '6207.199', 'end': '6210.719', 'text': "Firo<unk>'s body, enveloping it"}, {'start': '6208.880', 'end': '6212.719', 'text': 'completely. Against the backdrop of the'}, {'start': '6210.719', 'end': '6214.880', 'text': 'evening glow, the sight was particularly'}, {'start': '6212.719', 'end': '6216.719', 'text': "dazzling. Kuroa's eyes widened in"}, {'start': '6214.880', 'end': '6219.360', 'text': 'astonishment. This was the telltale sign'}, {'start': '6216.719', 'end': '6221.119', 'text': 'of evolution. Fo was evolving. Although'}, {'start': '6219.360', 'end': '6223.199', 'text': 'he had anticipated this moment in his'}, {'start': '6221.119', 'end': '6224.639', 'text': "mind, he hadn't expected it to happen so"}, {'start': '6223.199', 'end': '6226.320', 'text': 'suddenly. Right at the end of their'}, {'start': '6224.639', 'end': '6228.560', 'text': 'training session, as they were about to'}, {'start': '6226.320', 'end': '6230.560', 'text': 'head back, this surprise unfolded before'}, {'start': '6228.560', 'end': '6232.880', 'text': 'him, Kuroha watched the glowing light'}, {'start': '6230.560', 'end': '6235.040', 'text': 'with eager anticipation. Before long,'}, {'start': '6232.880', 'end': '6237.199', 'text': 'the light faded, revealing a massive'}, {'start': '6235.040', 'end': '6239.199', 'text': 'bird Pokémon with a brownish body, an'}, {'start': '6237.199', 'end': '6240.960', 'text': 'extremely sharp beak, and a combike'}, {'start': '6239.199', 'end': '6243.440', 'text': 'crest at top its head. Firo had evolved'}, {'start': '6240.960', 'end': '6245.360', 'text': 'into a Pidgeot. "Amazing Pidgeot! You'}, {'start': '6243.440', 'end': '6247.520', 'text': 'finally evolved. Can you take me flying'}, {'start': '6245.360', 'end': '6248.800', 'text': 'now?" Kuroha exclaimed with excitement.'}, {'start': '6247.520', 'end': '6251.280', 'text': 'He had been looking forward to this'}, {'start': '6248.800', 'end': '6253.119', 'text': 'moment for so long. After all, flying is'}, {'start': '6251.280', 'end': '6255.679', 'text': 'the ultimate dream of humankind. and'}, {'start': '6253.119', 'end': '6257.600', 'text': 'Kuroa was no exception. Scree Pidgeot'}, {'start': '6255.679', 'end': '6259.440', 'text': 'let out a thrilled cry. Despite its'}, {'start': '6257.600', 'end': '6261.760', 'text': 'intimidating appearance and razor-sharp'}, {'start': '6259.440', 'end': '6263.600', 'text': 'beak capable of piercing prey with ease,'}, {'start': '6261.760', 'end': '6265.840', 'text': 'it remained gentle and obedient toward'}, {'start': '6263.600', 'end': '6267.840', 'text': 'Kohaa, its trainer who had cared for it'}, {'start': '6265.840', 'end': '6269.600', 'text': 'since it was little. Kuroa climbed onto'}, {'start': '6267.840', 'end': '6271.119', 'text': "Pidgeot's back, feeling the warmth of"}, {'start': '6269.600', 'end': '6273.199', 'text': 'its feathers beneath him. From his'}, {'start': '6271.119', 'end': '6275.280', 'text': 'pocket, he pulled out his Pokedex, which'}, {'start': '6273.199', 'end': '6277.840', 'text': 'began to beep and display information.'}, {'start': '6275.280', 'end': '6281.840', 'text': 'Pidgeot, the bird Pokemon. Type normal'}, {'start': '6277.840', 'end': '6284.960', 'text': 'flying. Level 20. Height 1.3 m. Weight'}, {'start': '6281.840', 'end': '6287.119', 'text': '40 kg. Exceeds average stats indicating'}, {'start': '6284.960', 'end': '6290.320', 'text': 'excellent development. Known moves:'}, {'start': '6287.119', 'end': '6293.280', 'text': 'Lear, growl, peck, pursuit, pluck, drill'}, {'start': '6290.320', 'end': '6295.520', 'text': 'run, fury attack, aerial ace, mimic.'}, {'start': '6293.280', 'end': '6297.440', 'text': "Hearing the Pokédex's analysis, Kuroha"}, {'start': '6295.520', 'end': '6299.360', 'text': 'was overjoyed. Pidgeot had already'}, {'start': '6297.440', 'end': '6301.119', 'text': 'learned drill run, a signature ground'}, {'start': '6299.360', 'end': '6303.119', 'text': 'type move with a power of 80, a'}, {'start': '6301.119', 'end': '6304.960', 'text': 'remarkable achievement. quickly snapping'}, {'start': '6303.119', 'end': '6306.800', 'text': 'out of his amazement. Kuroha looked at'}, {'start': '6304.960', 'end': '6308.800', 'text': 'Pidgeot with a fiery determination in'}, {'start': '6306.800', 'end': '6310.960', 'text': 'his eyes. Pidgeot, can you take me'}, {'start': '6308.800', 'end': '6313.119', 'text': 'flying? He asked eagerly. "Scree,'}, {'start': '6310.960', 'end': '6315.520', 'text': 'Pidgeot screeched in response, lowering'}, {'start': '6313.119', 'end': '6318.080', 'text': 'its wings to signal Kuroha to climb on."'}, {'start': '6315.520', 'end': '6319.840', 'text': 'Once Kohaa was securely seated, Pidgeot'}, {'start': '6318.080', 'end': '6321.920', 'text': 'launched into the air with a swift and'}, {'start': '6319.840', 'end': '6323.840', 'text': 'powerful takeoff. While its flying speed'}, {'start': '6321.920', 'end': '6325.920', 'text': 'and altitude might not rival other'}, {'start': '6323.840', 'end': '6327.920', 'text': 'Pokémon, its acceleration was truly'}, {'start': '6325.920', 'end': '6329.920', 'text': 'remarkable. As the ship, the great'}, {'start': '6327.920', 'end': '6332.080', 'text': 'shark, shrank in the distance below,'}, {'start': '6329.920', 'end': '6334.159', 'text': "Kuroha's initial nervousness gradually"}, {'start': '6332.080', 'end': '6336.480', 'text': 'dissipated. The wind roared past his'}, {'start': '6334.159', 'end': '6338.400', 'text': 'ears, the rushing air resonating like an'}, {'start': '6336.480', 'end': '6340.480', 'text': 'exhilarating symphony, capturing the'}, {'start': '6338.400', 'end': '6343.040', 'text': "pure thrill of flight. Hey, you couldn't"}, {'start': '6340.480', 'end': '6345.280', 'text': 'help but let out an excited shout. Woo!'}, {'start': '6343.040', 'end': '6347.280', 'text': 'His body soared freely through the air,'}, {'start': '6345.280', 'end': '6349.760', 'text': 'experiencing an unparalleled sense of'}, {'start': '6347.280', 'end': '6351.280', 'text': 'ease and liberation. All his worries and'}, {'start': '6349.760', 'end': '6353.040', 'text': 'pressures seemed to have vanished into'}, {'start': '6351.280', 'end': '6355.280', 'text': 'the farthest reaches of the sky,'}, {'start': '6353.040', 'end': '6357.600', 'text': 'replaced by an indescribable thrill. He'}, {'start': '6355.280', 'end': '6359.679', 'text': 'greedily inhaled the crisp fresh air of'}, {'start': '6357.600', 'end': '6361.520', 'text': 'the high altitude, his eyes fixed on the'}, {'start': '6359.679', 'end': '6363.520', 'text': 'everchanging clouds around him. The'}, {'start': '6361.520', 'end': '6365.440', 'text': 'clouds in the sky shifted constantly, at'}, {'start': '6363.520', 'end': '6367.360', 'text': 'times as light and graceful as sheer'}, {'start': '6365.440', 'end': '6369.199', 'text': 'silk, at others as turbulent and'}, {'start': '6367.360', 'end': '6370.960', 'text': 'powerful as crashing waves, an'}, {'start': '6369.199', 'end': '6372.880', 'text': 'everchanging spectacle that dazzled the'}, {'start': '6370.960', 'end': '6375.199', 'text': 'senses. The sunlight pierced through the'}, {'start': '6372.880', 'end': '6377.679', 'text': "clouds, leaving a warm touch on Hiu's"}, {'start': '6375.199', 'end': '6379.679', 'text': 'skin. Occasionally, a few flying Pokemon'}, {'start': '6377.679', 'end': '6381.440', 'text': 'glided past him, their forms gleaming'}, {'start': '6379.679', 'end': '6383.520', 'text': 'enchantingly under the sunlight,'}, {'start': '6381.440', 'end': '6385.520', 'text': 'creating a breathtaking dynamic painting'}, {'start': '6383.520', 'end': '6387.840', 'text': 'against the backdrop of the blue sky and'}, {'start': '6385.520', 'end': '6389.600', 'text': 'white clouds. Hey, you quietly admired'}, {'start': '6387.840', 'end': '6391.360', 'text': 'the stunning scenery before him, his'}, {'start': '6389.600', 'end': '6393.440', 'text': 'heart filled with an extraordinary sense'}, {'start': '6391.360', 'end': '6395.040', 'text': 'of peace and contentment. This was the'}, {'start': '6393.440', 'end': '6397.280', 'text': 'most relaxed he had felt since arriving'}, {'start': '6395.040', 'end': '6400.080', 'text': 'in this world. There were no burdens or'}, {'start': '6397.280', 'end': '6402.400', 'text': 'worries, only a deep rising joy and'}, {'start': '6400.080', 'end': '6404.000', 'text': 'tranquility within. Closing his eyes, he'}, {'start': '6402.400', 'end': '6405.920', 'text': 'savored the sensation of the wind'}, {'start': '6404.000', 'end': '6407.840', 'text': 'brushing against his face, as though he'}, {'start': '6405.920', 'end': '6409.600', 'text': 'had become one with the sky itself.'}, {'start': '6407.840', 'end': '6411.840', 'text': 'Meanwhile, on the roof of the cabin of'}, {'start': '6409.600', 'end': '6413.600', 'text': 'the great shark, Madamea stood silently'}, {'start': '6411.840', 'end': '6415.840', 'text': 'by the window, gazing at the figure'}, {'start': '6413.600', 'end': '6417.679', 'text': 'flying freely in the sky. Her eyes held'}, {'start': '6415.840', 'end': '6419.360', 'text': 'a distant look, her lips curved in a'}, {'start': '6417.679', 'end': '6421.520', 'text': 'faint smile tinged with an almost'}, {'start': '6419.360', 'end': '6423.119', 'text': 'imperceptible sadness. "Perhaps you'}, {'start': '6421.520', 'end': '6425.119', 'text': "shouldn't be like me, confined to the"}, {'start': '6423.119', 'end': '6427.280', 'text': 'seas for a lifetime," Madame Maida'}, {'start': '6425.119', 'end': '6429.119', 'text': 'murmured to herself. "Freedom on land is'}, {'start': '6427.280', 'end': '6430.800', 'text': 'what truly belongs to you. President'}, {'start': '6429.119', 'end': '6432.800', 'text': 'Damalanche of the Alliance is leading'}, {'start': '6430.800', 'end': '6434.880', 'text': 'sweeping reforms. With your talent and'}, {'start': '6432.800', 'end': '6436.880', 'text': 'nurturing Pokémon, you might truly soar'}, {'start': '6434.880', 'end': '6438.960', 'text': 'to great heights and achieve incredible'}, {'start': '6436.880', 'end': '6441.040', 'text': 'things. Hearing the distant cheers,'}, {'start': '6438.960', 'end': '6442.560', 'text': "Madame Maida's eyes grew misty. She"}, {'start': '6441.040', 'end': '6444.719', 'text': 'thought back to the reason she had taken'}, {'start': '6442.560', 'end': '6445.840', 'text': "Hi Yu as her apprentice. It wasn't just"}, {'start': '6444.719', 'end': '6447.679', 'text': 'his talent that had caught her'}, {'start': '6445.840', 'end': '6449.679', 'text': 'attention, but also his sharpness and'}, {'start': '6447.679', 'end': '6452.000', 'text': 'wit, which reminded her of her son, who'}, {'start': '6449.679', 'end': '6453.520', 'text': 'had passed away too young. Yet, after a'}, {'start': '6452.000', 'end': '6455.440', 'text': 'year of living and teaching side by'}, {'start': '6453.520', 'end': '6457.520', 'text': "side, she had come to see Hi Yu's"}, {'start': '6455.440', 'end': '6459.520', 'text': 'family. A trace of self-mockery appeared'}, {'start': '6457.520', 'end': '6461.679', 'text': "on Madame Maida's beautiful face as she"}, {'start': '6459.520', 'end': '6463.360', 'text': 'softly said. For a ruthless pirate like'}, {'start': '6461.679', 'end': '6465.840', 'text': 'me to feel emotions in my heart, it'}, {'start': '6463.360', 'end': '6467.840', 'text': "seems I've truly grown soft. Her voice"}, {'start': '6465.840', 'end': '6470.159', 'text': 'carried a complex mix of emotions,'}, {'start': '6467.840', 'end': '6472.159', 'text': 'satisfaction, reluctance, and a blend of'}, {'start': '6470.159', 'end': '6474.000', 'text': 'hope and concern for what lay ahead.'}, {'start': '6472.159', 'end': '6476.080', 'text': "Phew, it won't be long before we reach"}, {'start': '6474.000', 'end': '6477.920', 'text': 'land. The Hoen region is truly something'}, {'start': '6476.080', 'end': '6479.520', 'text': 'to look forward to. Hey, you sat by the'}, {'start': '6477.920', 'end': '6481.360', 'text': 'window, flipping through a book.'}, {'start': '6479.520', 'end': '6483.199', 'text': "Recently, Firo<unk>'s evolution seemed"}, {'start': '6481.360', 'end': '6484.800', 'text': 'to have inspired both Cra and'}, {'start': '6483.199', 'end': '6486.800', 'text': 'Carvvenathy had been doubling their'}, {'start': '6484.800', 'end': '6488.960', 'text': 'efforts in training everyday. This made'}, {'start': '6486.800', 'end': '6491.040', 'text': 'Hiu quite pleased as his role was to'}, {'start': '6488.960', 'end': '6493.280', 'text': "ensure the Pokémon's logistical support."}, {'start': '6491.040', 'end': '6495.280', 'text': 'Catch this. He casually tossed a bright'}, {'start': '6493.280', 'end': '6497.280', 'text': "blue poke block, and Cradon's pincers"}, {'start': '6495.280', 'end': '6499.840', 'text': 'shot out swiftly, catching the food with'}, {'start': '6497.280', 'end': '6501.600', 'text': 'precision. Burp, he cried let out a'}, {'start': '6499.840', 'end': '6503.520', 'text': 'satisfied belch before energetically'}, {'start': '6501.600', 'end': '6504.960', 'text': 'waving its pincers and resuming its'}, {'start': '6503.520', 'end': '6506.719', 'text': "training. Hey, you couldn't afford to"}, {'start': '6504.960', 'end': '6508.400', 'text': 'relax either. He decided to continue'}, {'start': '6506.719', 'end': '6510.080', 'text': 'learning new recipes. While reading'}, {'start': '6508.400', 'end': '6511.760', 'text': "through his teacher's breeding notes, he"}, {'start': '6510.080', 'end': '6513.920', 'text': 'came across a formula for a beginner'}, {'start': '6511.760', 'end': '6515.679', 'text': 'level poke block called wave. This'}, {'start': '6513.920', 'end': '6517.520', 'text': 'particular poke block could enhance the'}, {'start': '6515.679', 'end': '6519.679', 'text': 'energy sensing ability of watertype'}, {'start': '6517.520', 'end': '6521.440', 'text': 'Pokémon, helping them level up faster.'}, {'start': '6519.679', 'end': '6523.440', 'text': 'Having already mastered several basic'}, {'start': '6521.440', 'end': '6524.960', 'text': 'poke block recipes, Heyu felt it was'}, {'start': '6523.440', 'end': '6526.960', 'text': 'time to take on a more challenging one,'}, {'start': '6524.960', 'end': '6528.480', 'text': 'he retrieved a compact poke blockmaking'}, {'start': '6526.960', 'end': '6530.400', 'text': 'machine from the cabinet and began'}, {'start': '6528.480', 'end': '6532.239', 'text': 'preparing the ingredients. One aqua'}, {'start': '6530.400', 'end': '6533.920', 'text': 'berry, a small segment of coral from a'}, {'start': '6532.239', 'end': '6536.000', 'text': 'soul rock coral, and a few standard'}, {'start': '6533.920', 'end': '6538.000', 'text': 'berries. carefully removing impurities'}, {'start': '6536.000', 'end': '6539.760', 'text': 'and preserving the core essence of each'}, {'start': '6538.000', 'end': '6541.679', 'text': 'ingredient. Hey, you placed everything'}, {'start': '6539.760', 'end': '6543.760', 'text': 'into the machine and began hand cranking'}, {'start': '6541.679', 'end': '6545.600', 'text': 'it to mix. Every quantity needed to be'}, {'start': '6543.760', 'end': '6547.520', 'text': 'precise, and the timing and force of the'}, {'start': '6545.600', 'end': '6549.119', 'text': 'mixing had to be just right. Due to the'}, {'start': '6547.520', 'end': '6551.119', 'text': 'meticulous and complex nature of'}, {'start': '6549.119', 'end': '6553.280', 'text': 'crafting poke blocks, breeders typically'}, {'start': '6551.119', 'end': '6554.880', 'text': 'worked at a slow pace. Finally, he'}, {'start': '6553.280', 'end': '6556.639', 'text': 'transferred the liquid mixture into a'}, {'start': '6554.880', 'end': '6558.800', 'text': 'compressor where it solidified before'}, {'start': '6556.639', 'end': '6560.159', 'text': 'moving on to the drying stage. During'}, {'start': '6558.800', 'end': '6561.600', 'text': 'this time, he could add a pinch of'}, {'start': '6560.159', 'end': '6563.280', 'text': 'spices to make the poke block more'}, {'start': '6561.600', 'end': '6564.639', 'text': 'appealing to Pokémon. Since the Pope'}, {'start': '6563.280', 'end': '6566.400', 'text': 'blocks Hey you made were for his own'}, {'start': '6564.639', 'end': '6568.560', 'text': 'team, he focused on getting the taste'}, {'start': '6566.400', 'end': '6570.800', 'text': 'just right without worrying about overly'}, {'start': '6568.560', 'end': '6572.239', 'text': 'complex aromas. After all, the natural'}, {'start': '6570.800', 'end': '6573.360', 'text': 'scent of pope blocks was already'}, {'start': '6572.239', 'end': '6575.440', 'text': 'tempting enough for those little'}, {'start': '6573.360', 'end': '6577.280', 'text': 'gluttons. To his surprise, he succeeded'}, {'start': '6575.440', 'end': '6579.280', 'text': "on his first try. Could it be that I'm a"}, {'start': '6577.280', 'end': '6581.440', 'text': 'natural genius? Hey, you thought,'}, {'start': '6579.280', 'end': '6583.520', 'text': 'smiling as he admired the small sky blue'}, {'start': '6581.440', 'end': '6585.040', 'text': 'pope block in front of him. However, the'}, {'start': '6583.520', 'end': '6586.960', 'text': 'truth quickly surfaced. His initial'}, {'start': '6585.040', 'end': '6588.960', 'text': 'success was likely due to sheer luck.'}, {'start': '6586.960', 'end': '6591.679', 'text': 'The second, third, and even fourth'}, {'start': '6588.960', 'end': '6593.440', 'text': 'attempts all ended in failure. I knew it'}, {'start': '6591.679', 'end': '6595.679', 'text': 'was just luck earlier, he muttered.'}, {'start': '6593.440', 'end': '6597.600', 'text': 'Still, managing a success rate of 1 in'}, {'start': '6595.679', 'end': '6599.600', 'text': "20 attempts wasn't bad progress. He"}, {'start': '6597.600', 'end': '6601.679', 'text': 'consoled himself and promptly resumed'}, {'start': '6599.600', 'end': '6603.600', 'text': 'crafting pope blocks. For half a day,'}, {'start': '6601.679', 'end': '6606.320', 'text': 'Heyu locked himself in his room, working'}, {'start': '6603.600', 'end': '6608.000', 'text': 'tirelessly. After over 300 attempts, he'}, {'start': '6606.320', 'end': '6610.080', 'text': 'finally succeeded in producing more than'}, {'start': '6608.000', 'end': '6612.239', 'text': '20 pop blocks. The finished pope blocks'}, {'start': '6610.080', 'end': '6614.080', 'text': 'were a vibrant sky blue, releasing a'}, {'start': '6612.239', 'end': '6616.239', 'text': 'faint salty aroma. When held under'}, {'start': '6614.080', 'end': '6618.719', 'text': 'sunlight, they revealed subtle flowing'}, {'start': '6616.239', 'end': '6620.639', 'text': 'water patterns inside. "Not bad, not'}, {'start': '6618.719', 'end': '6621.840', 'text': 'bad." Hey, you thought to himself, I'}, {'start': '6620.639', 'end': '6623.520', 'text': 'should ask for some guidance from my'}, {'start': '6621.840', 'end': '6625.360', 'text': 'teacher. After giving instructions to'}, {'start': '6623.520', 'end': '6627.040', 'text': 'his Pokémon, he left his room and'}, {'start': '6625.360', 'end': '6629.280', 'text': "leisurely made his way to the ship's"}, {'start': '6627.040', 'end': '6631.520', 'text': 'deck. The summer sea breeze was warm and'}, {'start': '6629.280', 'end': '6632.960', 'text': 'pleasant. It was midday, and the blazing'}, {'start': '6631.520', 'end': '6635.360', 'text': 'sun had everyone prepared with'}, {'start': '6632.960', 'end': '6637.119', 'text': 'sunscreen. Otherwise, by the afternoon,'}, {'start': '6635.360', 'end': '6639.040', 'text': 'your body will take on a stark contrast'}, {'start': '6637.119', 'end': '6640.560', 'text': 'of black and white. Hey, you approached'}, {'start': '6639.040', 'end': '6642.800', 'text': 'the room and gently pushed the door'}, {'start': '6640.560', 'end': '6644.880', 'text': 'open. This door was no longer unfamiliar'}, {'start': '6642.800', 'end': '6646.639', 'text': 'to him, for compared to a year ago, he'}, {'start': '6644.880', 'end': '6648.320', 'text': 'could now freely come and go from Lady'}, {'start': '6646.639', 'end': '6650.159', 'text': "Might's room. The days of needing to"}, {'start': '6648.320', 'end': '6652.000', 'text': 'knock and proceed cautiously were long'}, {'start': '6650.159', 'end': '6653.920', 'text': 'gone. His status had significantly'}, {'start': '6652.000', 'end': '6656.000', 'text': 'changed since then. Over this period,'}, {'start': '6653.920', 'end': '6657.760', 'text': 'Hiu and Lady Maida had developed a deep'}, {'start': '6656.000', 'end': '6659.360', 'text': 'bond as teacher and student, and their'}, {'start': '6657.760', 'end': '6661.520', 'text': 'relationship had grown increasingly'}, {'start': '6659.360', 'end': '6663.600', 'text': 'close. At times, hey, you would even'}, {'start': '6661.520', 'end': '6665.440', 'text': 'crack small jokes. Drawing light-hearted'}, {'start': '6663.600', 'end': '6667.440', 'text': 'laughter from Lady Maida. With a smile'}, {'start': '6665.440', 'end': '6669.360', 'text': 'on his face, hey walked over to Lady'}, {'start': '6667.440', 'end': '6671.920', 'text': 'Maida, who was seated at her desk.'}, {'start': '6669.360', 'end': '6673.600', 'text': 'Bowing respectfully, he said, "Teacher,'}, {'start': '6671.920', 'end': '6675.199', 'text': "I've recently crafted a new energy"}, {'start': '6673.600', 'end': '6677.280', 'text': "block. I'd like to ask for your"}, {'start': '6675.199', 'end': '6679.440', 'text': 'guidance." As he spoke, he slowly'}, {'start': '6677.280', 'end': '6681.679', 'text': 'extended the box in his hands, eagerly'}, {'start': '6679.440', 'end': '6683.600', 'text': 'awaiting her feedback. However, this'}, {'start': '6681.679', 'end': '6685.920', 'text': "time, Lady Maida didn't respond as"}, {'start': '6683.600', 'end': '6688.560', 'text': 'warmly as she usually did. Instead, she'}, {'start': '6685.920', 'end': '6690.239', 'text': 'asked in a low, serious tone, "Hey, you,'}, {'start': '6688.560', 'end': '6691.760', 'text': 'what are your plans for the future? Do'}, {'start': '6690.239', 'end': '6693.600', 'text': 'you intend to remain a pirate for the'}, {'start': '6691.760', 'end': '6695.840', 'text': 'rest of your life?" There was a trace of'}, {'start': '6693.600', 'end': '6698.080', 'text': 'concern and expectation in her eyes.'}, {'start': '6695.840', 'end': '6699.760', 'text': 'Hey, you froze at her words. His hands,'}, {'start': '6698.080', 'end': '6701.679', 'text': 'which were about to lower the box,'}, {'start': '6699.760', 'end': '6703.520', 'text': 'stopped Madair. Her sudden question left'}, {'start': '6701.679', 'end': '6705.360', 'text': 'him speechless, unsure of how to'}, {'start': '6703.520', 'end': '6707.119', 'text': "respond. With your talent, you shouldn't"}, {'start': '6705.360', 'end': '6709.040', 'text': 'waste it here. Do you really want to die'}, {'start': '6707.119', 'end': '6711.679', 'text': 'in some pirate skirmish? Your lifeless'}, {'start': '6709.040', 'end': '6713.520', 'text': 'body sinking silently into the sea. Lady'}, {'start': '6711.679', 'end': '6715.119', 'text': 'might have pressed on, her voice cutting'}, {'start': '6713.520', 'end': '6716.880', 'text': 'through his thoughts. She continued,'}, {'start': '6715.119', 'end': '6718.639', 'text': '"The Hoen Alliance is said to be hosting'}, {'start': '6716.880', 'end': '6720.000', 'text': "a tournament in a year. It's<unk> the"}, {'start': '6718.639', 'end': '6722.000', 'text': 'perfect opportunity for young people'}, {'start': '6720.000', 'end': '6724.400', 'text': 'like you to make a name for themselves."'}, {'start': '6722.000', 'end': '6726.159', 'text': 'Lady Maida slowly walked over to Hiu,'}, {'start': '6724.400', 'end': '6728.639', 'text': 'her eyes filled with a tender gaze as'}, {'start': '6726.159', 'end': '6730.400', 'text': "she studied him. At 17, Hiu wasn't"}, {'start': '6728.639', 'end': '6732.080', 'text': 'particularly tall, but thanks to the'}, {'start': '6730.400', 'end': '6734.080', 'text': 'physical training and improved nutrition'}, {'start': '6732.080', 'end': '6736.320', 'text': 'he had experienced recently, his posture'}, {'start': '6734.080', 'end': '6738.159', 'text': "was now relatively upright. Lady Maida's"}, {'start': '6736.320', 'end': '6740.000', 'text': 'delicate hand gently brushed against Hi'}, {'start': '6738.159', 'end': '6742.080', 'text': "Ya's cheek as she murmured to herself,"}, {'start': '6740.000', 'end': '6744.159', 'text': '"You look so much like him. Hey, you'}, {'start': '6742.080', 'end': '6746.080', 'text': 'stiffened, lowering his head, unable to'}, {'start': '6744.159', 'end': '6747.679', 'text': 'meet her gaze." "Hey, you, you should'}, {'start': '6746.080', 'end': '6749.360', 'text': "return to the mainland. That's where you"}, {'start': '6747.679', 'end': '6751.280', 'text': 'can truly shine and realize your'}, {'start': '6749.360', 'end': '6753.599', 'text': "potential. You shouldn't be confined by"}, {'start': '6751.280', 'end': '6755.520', 'text': 'the sea," Lady Midas said, turning to'}, {'start': '6753.599', 'end': '6757.280', 'text': 'retrieve something from a safe. She held'}, {'start': '6755.520', 'end': '6759.520', 'text': 'out an identification card and said'}, {'start': '6757.280', 'end': '6761.520', 'text': 'slowly, "This is a forged identity card'}, {'start': '6759.520', 'end': '6762.880', 'text': "I've prepared for you. From today on,"}, {'start': '6761.520', 'end': '6764.960', 'text': 'you are an official trainer of the'}, {'start': '6762.880', 'end': '6766.880', 'text': "alliance. On the back, you'll find a"}, {'start': '6764.960', 'end': '6768.960', 'text': 'detailed record of your new identity and'}, {'start': '6766.880', 'end': '6770.880', 'text': 'experiences. Memorize it thoroughly,'}, {'start': '6768.960', 'end': '6772.320', 'text': 'then destroy it." Hey, you hesitated as'}, {'start': '6770.880', 'end': '6774.080', 'text': 'he reached out to take the card.'}, {'start': '6772.320', 'end': '6776.080', 'text': 'Flipping it over, he saw a small piece'}, {'start': '6774.080', 'end': '6777.679', 'text': 'of paper attached to the back, densely'}, {'start': '6776.080', 'end': '6779.520', 'text': 'filled with information about his new'}, {'start': '6777.679', 'end': '6781.360', 'text': 'identity. As he read through it, a'}, {'start': '6779.520', 'end': '6783.199', 'text': 'complex mix of emotions stirred within'}, {'start': '6781.360', 'end': '6784.960', 'text': 'him. He had once dreamed of leaving this'}, {'start': '6783.199', 'end': '6787.440', 'text': 'place, but had always believed it was an'}, {'start': '6784.960', 'end': '6789.280', 'text': 'unattainable goal. Yet now, Lady Maido'}, {'start': '6787.440', 'end': '6791.599', 'text': 'was offering to help him leave. He felt'}, {'start': '6789.280', 'end': '6793.280', 'text': 'both excitement and confusion, unsure of'}, {'start': '6791.599', 'end': '6794.800', 'text': 'how to respond. "Teacher, what about'}, {'start': '6793.280', 'end': '6796.239', 'text': 'you? Do you plan to spend the rest of'}, {'start': '6794.800', 'end': '6798.159', 'text': 'your life living in fear and'}, {'start': '6796.239', 'end': '6800.239', 'text': 'uncertainty?" "Hey, you decided to probe'}, {'start': '6798.159', 'end': '6802.400', 'text': 'Lady Ma\'s intentions." She chuckled'}, {'start': '6800.239', 'end': '6803.920', 'text': 'softly, her graceful figure swaying as'}, {'start': '6802.400', 'end': '6805.679', 'text': 'she approached him with a slender'}, {'start': '6803.920', 'end': '6807.760', 'text': 'finger. She tapped him lightly on the'}, {'start': '6805.679', 'end': '6809.199', 'text': 'forehead and teased. You little rascal,'}, {'start': '6807.760', 'end': '6810.800', 'text': 'since when did you start worrying about'}, {'start': '6809.199', 'end': '6812.880', 'text': 'your teacher? Hey, you smiled'}, {'start': '6810.800', 'end': '6815.040', 'text': 'sheepishly, looking earnestly at Lady'}, {'start': '6812.880', 'end': '6817.199', 'text': 'Maida, awaiting her answer. She let out'}, {'start': '6815.040', 'end': '6819.040', 'text': 'a gentle sigh, her eyes reflecting a'}, {'start': '6817.199', 'end': '6820.880', 'text': 'hint of longing and hope as she said,'}, {'start': '6819.040', 'end': '6822.719', 'text': '"Perhaps in a few years, we<unk>ll find'}, {'start': '6820.880', 'end': '6824.239', 'text': 'a peaceful village and open a small'}, {'start': '6822.719', 'end': '6826.159', 'text': 'breeding house to live out the rest of'}, {'start': '6824.239', 'end': '6827.920', 'text': 'my days." "Hey, you stared at her in'}, {'start': '6826.159', 'end': '6829.760', 'text': 'surprise." He had never imagined that'}, {'start': '6827.920', 'end': '6831.599', 'text': 'this ruthless and cunning ship captain'}, {'start': '6829.760', 'end': '6833.520', 'text': 'could harbor such a simple and serene'}, {'start': '6831.599', 'end': '6835.599', 'text': 'dream. "Really, teacher?" "Hey," you'}, {'start': '6833.520', 'end': '6837.840', 'text': "couldn't help but ask. Lady Maida nodded"}, {'start': '6835.599', 'end': '6840.320', 'text': 'with a warm smile, her eyes sparkling as'}, {'start': '6837.840', 'end': '6842.320', 'text': 'she replied softly, "Yes, my child.'}, {'start': '6840.320', 'end': '6844.560', 'text': 'Sometimes people need to let go of their'}, {'start': '6842.320', 'end': '6846.239', 'text': 'past and seek true inner peace and'}, {'start': '6844.560', 'end': '6848.000', 'text': 'tranquility." "Hey, you quietly'}, {'start': '6846.239', 'end': '6849.679', 'text': 'reflected on her words, beginning to'}, {'start': '6848.000', 'end': '6852.719', 'text': 'understand that even the strongest'}, {'start': '6849.679', 'end': '6854.400', 'text': 'individuals have a softer side. They too'}, {'start': '6852.719', 'end': '6855.920', 'text': 'yearn for a peaceful sanctuary where'}, {'start': '6854.400', 'end': '6858.000', 'text': 'they can escape the turmoil of the'}, {'start': '6855.920', 'end': '6860.239', 'text': 'world." Chungwa City, a place where'}, {'start': '6858.000', 'end': '6862.000', 'text': 'humans and nature coexist in harmony.'}, {'start': '6860.239', 'end': '6863.920', 'text': 'Hey, you stood on the bustling street,'}, {'start': '6862.000', 'end': '6866.159', 'text': 'gazing absent-mindedly at the vibrant'}, {'start': '6863.920', 'end': '6868.000', 'text': 'citys-scape streams of cars and towering'}, {'start': '6866.159', 'end': '6869.599', 'text': 'buildings stretching as far as the eye'}, {'start': '6868.000', 'end': '6871.440', 'text': 'could see. He recalled the words of'}, {'start': '6869.599', 'end': '6873.679', 'text': 'Madame Maida when they parted ways.'}, {'start': '6871.440', 'end': '6875.679', 'text': '"Hey, you, my student, let go of the'}, {'start': '6873.679', 'end': '6877.760', 'text': 'painful and muddy past. You have been'}, {'start': '6875.679', 'end': '6879.599', 'text': 'reborn. One day, your name might be'}, {'start': '6877.760', 'end': '6881.520', 'text': 'inscribed on the most glorious page of'}, {'start': '6879.599', 'end': '6883.679', 'text': 'the league\'s history." Memories from the'}, {'start': '6881.520', 'end': '6885.440', 'text': 'past year surged in his mind. Hey, he'}, {'start': '6883.679', 'end': '6887.760', 'text': 'was no longer the naive child he once'}, {'start': '6885.440', 'end': '6890.159', 'text': 'was. His personality had grown sharp and'}, {'start': '6887.760', 'end': '6891.520', 'text': 'ruthless, cautious yet adaptable. The'}, {'start': '6890.159', 'end': '6893.760', 'text': 'transformation Madame Maida had'}, {'start': '6891.520', 'end': '6895.440', 'text': 'instilled in him was undeniable. If that'}, {'start': '6893.760', 'end': '6897.599', 'text': 'day ever came when his name was etched'}, {'start': '6895.440', 'end': '6899.440', 'text': "into the league's history, Hiu vowed he"}, {'start': '6897.599', 'end': '6901.760', 'text': 'would never forget his mentor. Dressed'}, {'start': '6899.440', 'end': '6903.280', 'text': "in an ordinary adventurer's outfit, Hiu"}, {'start': '6901.760', 'end': '6905.119', 'text': 'wandered through the streets and alleys'}, {'start': '6903.280', 'end': '6907.119', 'text': 'like any other pedestrian. To his'}, {'start': '6905.119', 'end': '6909.040', 'text': 'surprise, the gym in Chung Hua City had'}, {'start': '6907.119', 'end': '6910.960', 'text': 'not yet been established. "It seems the'}, {'start': '6909.040', 'end': '6912.800', 'text': 'timeline is still early," he thought to'}, {'start': '6910.960', 'end': '6915.040', 'text': 'himself, glancing at the information on'}, {'start': '6912.800', 'end': '6916.800', 'text': 'his Pokedex. After some contemplation,'}, {'start': '6915.040', 'end': '6919.040', 'text': 'he decided to settle down first at the'}, {'start': '6916.800', 'end': '6920.400', 'text': 'Pokémon Center. By evening, Hi was'}, {'start': '6919.040', 'end': '6922.400', 'text': 'seated in a corner of the Pokémon'}, {'start': '6920.400', 'end': '6924.480', 'text': "Center's dining area, quietly enjoying"}, {'start': '6922.400', 'end': '6926.719', 'text': 'his dinner. Beside him, Kraant and'}, {'start': '6924.480', 'end': '6928.800', 'text': 'Carvana were happily feasting on Pokémon'}, {'start': '6926.719', 'end': '6930.560', 'text': 'food. 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This status'}, {'start': '6945.920', 'end': '6949.760', 'text': 'granted him numerous benefits, including'}, {'start': '6947.920', 'end': '6951.520', 'text': 'free meals and lodging at Pokémon'}, {'start': '6949.760', 'end': '6953.199', 'text': 'centers, and even the ability to skip'}, {'start': '6951.520', 'end': '6954.480', 'text': 'the line for treatment. Such was the'}, {'start': '6953.199', 'end': '6956.560', 'text': 'privilege of being a direct line'}, {'start': '6954.480', 'end': '6958.320', 'text': 'trainer. His fabricated identity was'}, {'start': '6956.560', 'end': '6959.920', 'text': 'nearly flawless. His supposed parents'}, {'start': '6958.320', 'end': '6961.840', 'text': 'were guardians of a small island where'}, {'start': '6959.920', 'end': '6963.760', 'text': 'he had been raised in solitude. After'}, {'start': '6961.840', 'end': '6965.760', 'text': 'dinner, Heyu strolled into the bustling'}, {'start': '6963.760', 'end': '6967.199', 'text': 'lobby of the Pokémon Center. The evening'}, {'start': '6965.760', 'end': '6969.520', 'text': 'brought a steady flow of trainers'}, {'start': '6967.199', 'end': '6971.599', 'text': 'seeking rest here. Just outside the city'}, {'start': '6969.520', 'end': '6973.440', 'text': 'lay the renowned Chong Hwa Forest, a hot'}, {'start': '6971.599', 'end': '6976.000', 'text': 'spot for adventurers searching for rare'}, {'start': '6973.440', 'end': '6977.599', 'text': 'Pokemon, hatchlings, and treasures. Heyu'}, {'start': '6976.000', 'end': '6979.520', 'text': 'approached a self-service machine,'}, {'start': '6977.599', 'end': '6981.520', 'text': 'inserted his identification card, and'}, {'start': '6979.520', 'end': '6983.280', 'text': 'the screen immediately displayed all his'}, {'start': '6981.520', 'end': '6985.040', 'text': 'personal information details he had long'}, {'start': '6983.280', 'end': '6986.960', 'text': 'memorized, leaving no room for'}, {'start': '6985.040', 'end': '6988.480', 'text': 'suspicion. It was no wonder so many'}, {'start': '6986.960', 'end': '6990.159', 'text': 'people went to great lengths to become'}, {'start': '6988.480', 'end': '6991.840', 'text': 'directline trainers of the league.'}, {'start': '6990.159', 'end': '6993.679', 'text': 'Beyond the visible privileges, the'}, {'start': '6991.840', 'end': '6995.840', 'text': 'hidden exchange system alone was enough'}, {'start': '6993.679', 'end': '6997.599', 'text': 'to astonish the average person. Hey, you'}, {'start': '6995.840', 'end': '6999.679', 'text': 'scan the array of treasures displayed on'}, {'start': '6997.599', 'end': '7002.159', 'text': 'the machine starter Pokémon items,'}, {'start': '6999.679', 'end': '7004.000', 'text': 'energy cubes, and more. An overwhelming'}, {'start': '7002.159', 'end': '7005.520', 'text': 'selection. All of these were exclusive'}, {'start': '7004.000', 'end': '7007.040', 'text': "rewards for the league's direct line"}, {'start': '7005.520', 'end': '7008.719', 'text': 'trainers, provided they had enough'}, {'start': '7007.040', 'end': '7010.400', 'text': 'league points. And league points could'}, {'start': '7008.719', 'end': '7012.320', 'text': 'only be earned by directline trainers'}, {'start': '7010.400', 'end': '7013.760', 'text': 'through completing tasks. As Hey, you'}, {'start': '7012.320', 'end': '7015.760', 'text': 'browseed through the list, he found a'}, {'start': '7013.760', 'end': '7018.000', 'text': 'specialized training manual for Croat'}, {'start': '7015.760', 'end': '7019.599', 'text': 'requiring 200 points. The price of an'}, {'start': '7018.000', 'end': '7021.920', 'text': 'ordinary starter Pokémon on the black'}, {'start': '7019.599', 'end': '7023.280', 'text': 'market is approximately 2 million. This'}, {'start': '7021.920', 'end': '7024.960', 'text': 'price can fluctuate depending on'}, {'start': '7023.280', 'end': '7026.639', 'text': 'inherited moves and individual'}, {'start': '7024.960', 'end': '7028.719', 'text': 'differences, but it generally stays'}, {'start': '7026.639', 'end': '7030.000', 'text': 'within this range. In the exchange list'}, {'start': '7028.719', 'end': '7032.000', 'text': 'for direct line trainers in the'}, {'start': '7030.000', 'end': '7034.239', 'text': 'alliance, obtaining a starter Pokemon'}, {'start': '7032.000', 'end': '7036.560', 'text': 'requires 2,000 points, which translates'}, {'start': '7034.239', 'end': '7038.560', 'text': 'to 10 points equaling 10,000 alliance'}, {'start': '7036.560', 'end': '7040.000', 'text': 'coins. Hey, you suddenly realized why'}, {'start': '7038.560', 'end': '7041.920', 'text': "the alliance's control was so"}, {'start': '7040.000', 'end': '7044.080', 'text': 'unshakable, was because it attracted'}, {'start': '7041.920', 'end': '7046.800', 'text': 'civilian geniuses to strive for direct'}, {'start': '7044.080', 'end': '7048.880', 'text': 'line status. However, civilians had no'}, {'start': '7046.800', 'end': '7051.040', 'text': "other choice, as the alliance's monopoly"}, {'start': '7048.880', 'end': '7052.639', 'text': 'on knowledge was overwhelmingly severe.'}, {'start': '7051.040', 'end': '7054.639', 'text': 'Even if someone was lucky enough to'}, {'start': '7052.639', 'end': '7056.400', 'text': 'capture a pseudo legendary in the wild,'}, {'start': '7054.639', 'end': '7058.159', 'text': 'without the proper training methods, the'}, {'start': '7056.400', 'end': '7060.320', 'text': "Pokemon's potential would ultimately be"}, {'start': '7058.159', 'end': '7062.480', 'text': 'wasted. What truly controlled civilian'}, {'start': '7060.320', 'end': '7064.719', 'text': 'trainers was that seemingly unremarkable'}, {'start': '7062.480', 'end': '7066.560', 'text': 'training manual. This manual containing'}, {'start': '7064.719', 'end': '7068.239', 'text': 'the wisdom accumulated by the Alliance'}, {'start': '7066.560', 'end': '7069.920', 'text': 'over hundreds of years was something'}, {'start': '7068.239', 'end': '7071.920', 'text': 'that ordinary civilians could never'}, {'start': '7069.920', 'end': '7074.159', 'text': 'challenge. Even geniuses were powerless'}, {'start': '7071.920', 'end': '7076.800', 'text': 'against it. Fortunately, Heu had managed'}, {'start': '7074.159', 'end': '7078.239', 'text': "to board the Alliance's big ship. Now he"}, {'start': '7076.800', 'end': '7079.599', 'text': 'needed to find a way to earn alliance'}, {'start': '7078.239', 'end': '7081.360', 'text': 'points to exchange for the training'}, {'start': '7079.599', 'end': '7083.280', 'text': 'manual for his Carvana. Hey, you put'}, {'start': '7081.360', 'end': '7085.440', 'text': 'away his ID card, placing it back into'}, {'start': '7083.280', 'end': '7087.679', 'text': 'his Pokédex. As he left the self-service'}, {'start': '7085.440', 'end': '7089.199', 'text': 'machine, envious gazes followed him. Was'}, {'start': '7087.679', 'end': '7091.040', 'text': 'it because of his direct line alliance'}, {'start': '7089.199', 'end': '7093.040', 'text': 'status? Hey, you quickly deduced their'}, {'start': '7091.040', 'end': '7095.280', 'text': 'thoughts. Keeping a calm expression, he'}, {'start': '7093.040', 'end': '7097.679', 'text': 'walked to the counter and said, "Hello,'}, {'start': '7095.280', 'end': '7099.679', 'text': 'Miss Joy." ID like to apply for proof to'}, {'start': '7097.679', 'end': '7101.119', 'text': 'challenge the alliance. Miss Joy,'}, {'start': '7099.679', 'end': '7103.280', 'text': 'wearing her signature pink and white'}, {'start': '7101.119', 'end': '7105.280', 'text': "nurse's outfit, smiled warmly as she"}, {'start': '7103.280', 'end': '7106.719', 'text': 'took the ID card. Hey, you handed her.'}, {'start': '7105.280', 'end': '7108.560', 'text': 'She scanned it on the computer,'}, {'start': '7106.719', 'end': '7109.840', 'text': 'completely ignoring another trainer who'}, {'start': '7108.560', 'end': '7111.599', 'text': 'was in the middle of conducting their'}, {'start': '7109.840', 'end': '7113.119', 'text': 'own business. Such was the privilege of'}, {'start': '7111.599', 'end': '7114.880', 'text': "being part of the alliance's direct"}, {'start': '7113.119', 'end': '7117.440', 'text': 'line. Those in line behind him were'}, {'start': '7114.880', 'end': '7119.040', 'text': 'unfazed by this, offering no complaints.'}, {'start': '7117.440', 'end': '7121.040', 'text': 'It seemed as if this was simply an'}, {'start': '7119.040', 'end': '7123.360', 'text': 'accepted reality, their only response'}, {'start': '7121.040', 'end': '7125.679', 'text': 'being envious glances cast toward Hey.'}, {'start': '7123.360', 'end': '7127.520', 'text': '"All right, esteemed trainer Heyu,'}, {'start': '7125.679', 'end': '7129.760', 'text': 'please fill out some information," Miss'}, {'start': '7127.520', 'end': '7132.320', 'text': 'Joy said, extending her slender hand to'}, {'start': '7129.760', 'end': '7136.480', 'text': 'gesture toward the screen. Name: Hey,'}, {'start': '7132.320', 'end': '7139.679', 'text': 'gender male age 17. Born in Little Root'}, {'start': '7136.480', 'end': '7142.800', 'text': 'Island, Hoen region. Age 17. Current'}, {'start': '7139.679', 'end': '7144.960', 'text': 'Pokemon, Corfish, Carvana. Travel range,'}, {'start': '7142.800', 'end': '7146.800', 'text': 'Kanto region, Hoen region. Hey, you'}, {'start': '7144.960', 'end': '7148.719', 'text': 'deliberately left Fiero off the form,'}, {'start': '7146.800', 'end': '7150.800', 'text': 'keeping it as a hidden Trump card habit'}, {'start': '7148.719', 'end': '7152.560', 'text': 'of his. He completed only the required'}, {'start': '7150.800', 'end': '7154.239', 'text': 'fields, choosing to skip private'}, {'start': '7152.560', 'end': '7156.159', 'text': 'information such as Pokémon levels and'}, {'start': '7154.239', 'end': '7157.840', 'text': 'trainer rank. Miss Joy showed no'}, {'start': '7156.159', 'end': '7159.679', 'text': 'displeasure at this, maintaining her'}, {'start': '7157.840', 'end': '7161.440', 'text': 'gentle tone. Though she had the task of'}, {'start': '7159.679', 'end': '7163.599', 'text': 'scouting talented individuals for her'}, {'start': '7161.440', 'end': '7165.280', 'text': "family, Hiu's cautious approach clearly"}, {'start': '7163.599', 'end': '7167.199', 'text': "didn't align with her goals. But what"}, {'start': '7165.280', 'end': '7168.800', 'text': 'did it matter? As long as Heyu continued'}, {'start': '7167.199', 'end': '7170.639', 'text': 'to rely on the Pokémon Center for'}, {'start': '7168.800', 'end': '7172.400', 'text': "treatment, he couldn't escape the vast"}, {'start': '7170.639', 'end': '7174.320', 'text': 'information network established by her'}, {'start': '7172.400', 'end': '7175.840', 'text': 'family. No matter the Pokémon or how'}, {'start': '7174.320', 'end': '7177.760', 'text': 'quickly one progressed, it was'}, {'start': '7175.840', 'end': '7179.520', 'text': 'impossible to evade the database of her'}, {'start': '7177.760', 'end': '7181.280', 'text': 'family. This was the unshakable'}, {'start': '7179.520', 'end': '7183.280', 'text': 'confidence of a family that would never'}, {'start': '7181.280', 'end': '7185.360', 'text': 'collapse. Since the establishment of the'}, {'start': '7183.280', 'end': '7187.520', 'text': 'Pokemon Alliance, countless families had'}, {'start': '7185.360', 'end': '7189.520', 'text': 'risen and fallen. Though some had once'}, {'start': '7187.520', 'end': '7191.520', 'text': 'been powerful, time eventually eroded'}, {'start': '7189.520', 'end': '7194.080', 'text': 'their strength, leaving them to decline'}, {'start': '7191.520', 'end': '7195.679', 'text': 'or fade into obscurity. Only the Joy and'}, {'start': '7194.080', 'end': '7197.599', 'text': 'Officer Jenny families had remained'}, {'start': '7195.679', 'end': '7199.840', 'text': 'perpetually strong. "Esteemed trainer,'}, {'start': '7197.599', 'end': '7201.440', 'text': 'Heyu, to qualify for the Pokémon League'}, {'start': '7199.840', 'end': '7203.199', 'text': 'tournament hosted by the Hoen Alliance'}, {'start': '7201.440', 'end': '7205.440', 'text': "next year, you'll need to collect eight"}, {'start': '7203.199', 'end': '7207.199', 'text': 'gym badges," Miss Joy explained with a'}, {'start': '7205.440', 'end': '7208.880', 'text': 'warm tone that drew another wave of'}, {'start': '7207.199', 'end': '7210.639', 'text': 'envious stares from those around them.'}, {'start': '7208.880', 'end': '7212.320', 'text': 'while she also smiled politely at the'}, {'start': '7210.639', 'end': '7214.080', 'text': 'other trainers. It was clear that such a'}, {'start': '7212.320', 'end': '7216.239', 'text': 'gentle tone was reserved only for'}, {'start': '7214.080', 'end': '7218.159', 'text': 'directline trainers. After all, they'}, {'start': '7216.239', 'end': '7219.360', 'text': 'were just ordinary civilian trainers.'}, {'start': '7218.159', 'end': '7220.960', 'text': 'Hey, you proceeded to arrange'}, {'start': '7219.360', 'end': '7222.239', 'text': 'accommodations for the night. Although'}, {'start': '7220.960', 'end': '7224.400', 'text': 'he had a decent amount of alliance'}, {'start': '7222.239', 'end': '7226.080', 'text': 'coins, why waste money unnecessarily?'}, {'start': '7224.400', 'end': '7228.719', 'text': "The Pokémon Center's rooms were already"}, {'start': '7226.080', 'end': '7230.320', 'text': 'far superior to most hotels that night.'}, {'start': '7228.719', 'end': '7232.239', 'text': 'Lying on the bed, "Hey, you couldn\'t'}, {'start': '7230.320', 'end': '7234.159', 'text': 'help but think of the greedy chubby boy'}, {'start': '7232.239', 'end': '7235.960', 'text': 'from the Sharpedo ship." He mused to'}, {'start': '7234.159', 'end': '7238.239', 'text': 'himself. Without that little guy,'}, {'start': '7235.960', 'end': '7240.159', 'text': "Hosogong running errands for me, he'll"}, {'start': '7238.239', 'end': '7241.920', 'text': 'have to handle everything on my own.'}, {'start': '7240.159', 'end': '7243.599', 'text': 'With a heart full of anticipation for'}, {'start': '7241.920', 'end': '7246.239', 'text': 'the future, hey, you spent his first'}, {'start': '7243.599', 'end': '7247.840', 'text': 'night on land. The next morning at dawn,'}, {'start': '7246.239', 'end': '7249.119', 'text': 'Kuroba slowly woke up and headed'}, {'start': '7247.840', 'end': '7251.520', 'text': "straight to the Pokémon Center's"}, {'start': '7249.119', 'end': '7253.119', 'text': 'cafeteria to fill his stomach. Free food'}, {'start': '7251.520', 'end': '7254.719', 'text': 'always seemed to taste better, and the'}, {'start': '7253.119', 'end': '7256.480', 'text': 'curry meat sauce noodles before him'}, {'start': '7254.719', 'end': '7258.320', 'text': 'brought a satisfied look to his face.'}, {'start': '7256.480', 'end': '7260.400', 'text': "The alliance's preferential treatment of"}, {'start': '7258.320', 'end': '7262.440', 'text': 'its elite trainers was evident in every'}, {'start': '7260.400', 'end': '7264.239', 'text': 'aspect of life, from food to'}, {'start': '7262.440', 'end': '7266.719', 'text': 'accommodations. Feeling a sense of'}, {'start': '7264.239', 'end': '7269.199', 'text': 'pride, Kuroba glanced at Cradon, who was'}, {'start': '7266.719', 'end': '7271.199', 'text': 'waving its claws as usual. However,'}, {'start': '7269.199', 'end': '7273.119', 'text': "Kuroba's keen observation caught a hint"}, {'start': '7271.199', 'end': '7275.199', 'text': 'of lethargy in its expression. Could it'}, {'start': '7273.119', 'end': '7276.880', 'text': 'be that Cradon was dehydrated? He gently'}, {'start': '7275.199', 'end': '7278.719', 'text': "touched Cradon's body and noticed its"}, {'start': '7276.880', 'end': '7280.560', 'text': 'shell was not as moist as usual, but'}, {'start': '7278.719', 'end': '7282.719', 'text': 'instead felt slightly warm. It was'}, {'start': '7280.560', 'end': '7284.400', 'text': 'indeed dehydration. Kuroba suddenly'}, {'start': '7282.719', 'end': '7286.560', 'text': 'realized that although Croant was an'}, {'start': '7284.400', 'end': '7288.400', 'text': 'amphibious Pokémon, it needed regular'}, {'start': '7286.560', 'end': '7290.320', 'text': 'hydration to maintain its energy.'}, {'start': '7288.400', 'end': '7292.400', 'text': 'Otherwise, it could become sluggish or'}, {'start': '7290.320', 'end': '7294.159', 'text': 'even drowsy. These details were all'}, {'start': '7292.400', 'end': '7296.000', 'text': 'outlined in the breeding manual, but for'}, {'start': '7294.159', 'end': '7297.760', 'text': 'an ordinary trainer, it might take a'}, {'start': '7296.000', 'end': '7299.280', 'text': 'long time to figure this out. Some less'}, {'start': '7297.760', 'end': '7301.280', 'text': 'perceptive individuals might never'}, {'start': '7299.280', 'end': '7303.040', 'text': 'notice at all. Kuroba quickly approached'}, {'start': '7301.280', 'end': '7304.719', 'text': 'the front desk of the lobby and booked a'}, {'start': '7303.040', 'end': '7306.800', 'text': 'bathing room for Cradon to have a proper'}, {'start': '7304.719', 'end': '7308.880', 'text': 'rinse. The sound of running water filled'}, {'start': '7306.800', 'end': '7311.119', 'text': 'the air as Kraon excitedly shuffled'}, {'start': '7308.880', 'end': '7313.360', 'text': 'forward with its six stubby legs, waving'}, {'start': '7311.119', 'end': '7315.440', 'text': 'its claws and looking eager to dive in.'}, {'start': '7313.360', 'end': '7317.119', 'text': "Kuroba crouched down and tapped Cradon's"}, {'start': '7315.440', 'end': '7319.199', 'text': 'claw unique greeting between the two of'}, {'start': '7317.119', 'end': '7320.800', 'text': 'them. Cradon looked revitalized and'}, {'start': '7319.199', 'end': '7322.880', 'text': 'Kuroba thought to himself that if he'}, {'start': '7320.800', 'end': '7324.480', 'text': 'could find a few female croants, perhaps'}, {'start': '7322.880', 'end': '7326.719', 'text': 'they could raise some little ones.'}, {'start': '7324.480', 'end': '7328.639', 'text': 'Cradant, however, gave him a puzzled'}, {'start': '7326.719', 'end': '7330.400', 'text': 'look, and Kuroba immediately decided to'}, {'start': '7328.639', 'end': '7332.000', 'text': 'take it for a good battle instead.'}, {'start': '7330.400', 'end': '7334.000', 'text': "Returning to the Pokémon Center's main"}, {'start': '7332.000', 'end': '7335.760', 'text': 'hall, the scene was a stark contrast to'}, {'start': '7334.000', 'end': '7337.920', 'text': 'the lively atmosphere of the previous'}, {'start': '7335.760', 'end': '7339.679', 'text': 'night. The hall was relatively quiet'}, {'start': '7337.920', 'end': '7341.679', 'text': 'with some people having already set out'}, {'start': '7339.679', 'end': '7343.679', 'text': 'on their journeys, backpacks slung over'}, {'start': '7341.679', 'end': '7346.159', 'text': 'their shoulders while others indulged in'}, {'start': '7343.679', 'end': '7348.239', 'text': 'laziness, still lost in sleep. Kuroba'}, {'start': '7346.159', 'end': '7350.560', 'text': 'greeted Nurse Joy with a cheerful, "Good'}, {'start': '7348.239', 'end': '7352.639', 'text': 'morning. Good morning, trainer Kuroba."'}, {'start': '7350.560', 'end': '7354.560', 'text': 'Nurse Joy replied warmly, her sweet'}, {'start': '7352.639', 'end': '7356.880', 'text': 'smile undoubtedly the cause of many'}, {'start': '7354.560', 'end': '7359.199', 'text': 'admirers infatuation. Kuroba leaned in'}, {'start': '7356.880', 'end': '7360.960', 'text': 'slightly and said, "Miss Joy, could you'}, {'start': '7359.199', 'end': '7362.880', 'text': 'help me find a sparring partner, someone'}, {'start': '7360.960', 'end': '7364.880', 'text': "who's not too strong, preferably with"}, {'start': '7362.880', 'end': '7366.880', 'text': 'less than a year of travel experience."'}, {'start': '7364.880', 'end': '7368.719', 'text': 'Nurse Joy nodded with a smile and turned'}, {'start': '7366.880', 'end': '7370.320', 'text': 'to operate the computer. The Pokémon'}, {'start': '7368.719', 'end': '7372.400', 'text': 'Center was well equipped, including'}, {'start': '7370.320', 'end': '7374.320', 'text': 'battle arenas. Regular trainers had to'}, {'start': '7372.400', 'end': '7376.320', 'text': 'rent these facilities, and any damages'}, {'start': '7374.320', 'end': '7378.239', 'text': 'incurred had to be compensated for.'}, {'start': '7376.320', 'end': '7379.920', 'text': 'However, as a direct descendant of the'}, {'start': '7378.239', 'end': '7381.520', 'text': 'Alliance, Kuroba was spared such'}, {'start': '7379.920', 'end': '7383.760', 'text': 'formalities, all expenses were covered'}, {'start': '7381.520', 'end': '7386.000', 'text': 'by the Alliance. Trainer Kuroba, please'}, {'start': '7383.760', 'end': '7387.920', 'text': 'wait a moment. At this hour, it seems no'}, {'start': '7386.000', 'end': '7389.920', 'text': 'one is looking for a battle. Nurse Joy'}, {'start': '7387.920', 'end': '7392.000', 'text': 'said apologetically, her hands clased'}, {'start': '7389.920', 'end': '7393.679', 'text': "together. Kobo wasn't bothered. He"}, {'start': '7392.000', 'end': '7395.520', 'text': "wasn't in a rush and saw this as an"}, {'start': '7393.679', 'end': '7397.440', 'text': 'opportunity to chat with Nurse Joy and'}, {'start': '7395.520', 'end': '7399.679', 'text': 'gather some information. As a respected'}, {'start': '7397.440', 'end': '7401.360', 'text': 'figure, Nurse Joy was undoubtedly a'}, {'start': '7399.679', 'end': '7403.440', 'text': 'fountain of knowledge. Drawing on the'}, {'start': '7401.360', 'end': '7405.280', 'text': 'memories of his two lifetimes, Kuroba'}, {'start': '7403.440', 'end': '7407.760', 'text': 'used his wit and humor to lighten the'}, {'start': '7405.280', 'end': '7409.280', 'text': 'mood, teasing Nurse Joy in the process.'}, {'start': '7407.760', 'end': '7411.840', 'text': '"I never expected you to be so'}, {'start': '7409.280', 'end': '7413.679', 'text': 'entertaining, trainer Kuroba." Nurse Joy'}, {'start': '7411.840', 'end': '7415.760', 'text': 'said with a soft laugh, her voice like'}, {'start': '7413.679', 'end': '7417.360', 'text': 'the chime of silver bells. Sensing the'}, {'start': '7415.760', 'end': '7419.280', 'text': 'chance to build rapport, Kuroba'}, {'start': '7417.360', 'end': '7421.679', 'text': 'responded with a grin. No need to be so'}, {'start': '7419.280', 'end': '7423.440', 'text': 'formal. Just call me Koba. By the way, I'}, {'start': '7421.679', 'end': '7425.679', 'text': "don't think I know your name yet. In the"}, {'start': '7423.440', 'end': '7427.520', 'text': 'midst of a lively discussion, Joey Lynn'}, {'start': '7425.679', 'end': '7429.599', 'text': 'enthusiastically said, "You can call'}, {'start': '7427.520', 'end': '7431.440', 'text': 'me." Just as the two were chatting'}, {'start': '7429.599', 'end': '7433.679', 'text': 'happily, the computer suddenly blared'}, {'start': '7431.440', 'end': '7435.520', 'text': 'with an alarm. "Ah, Kuroba, your'}, {'start': '7433.679', 'end': '7437.440', 'text': 'opponent has been matched." Joey'}, {'start': '7435.520', 'end': '7439.440', 'text': 'reminded him. Kuroba turned and scanned'}, {'start': '7437.440', 'end': '7441.440', 'text': 'the hall, spotting a boy of similar age'}, {'start': '7439.440', 'end': '7443.599', 'text': "near a self-service machine. The boy's"}, {'start': '7441.440', 'end': '7444.719', 'text': 'eyes glimmered with fiery determination.'}, {'start': '7443.599', 'end': '7447.040', 'text': 'Following the directions on the'}, {'start': '7444.719', 'end': '7448.639', 'text': 'broadcast screen, Kuroba arrived at an'}, {'start': '7447.040', 'end': '7450.560', 'text': "open air battlefield. You're my"}, {'start': '7448.639', 'end': '7452.880', 'text': 'opponent, huh? Remember, the one who'}, {'start': '7450.560', 'end': '7454.800', 'text': 'defeats you is me. The opposing trainer'}, {'start': '7452.880', 'end': '7456.880', 'text': 'declared confidently. Hearing such a'}, {'start': '7454.800', 'end': '7458.320', 'text': 'dramatic statement, Kuroba felt a twinge'}, {'start': '7456.880', 'end': '7460.080', 'text': 'of secondhand embarrassment, but'}, {'start': '7458.320', 'end': '7462.719', 'text': 'refrained from commenting and simply'}, {'start': '7460.080', 'end': '7464.880', 'text': 'initiated the battle. Go Zigzagun. The'}, {'start': '7462.719', 'end': '7466.880', 'text': 'opponent threw a pokeball, releasing a'}, {'start': '7464.880', 'end': '7468.719', 'text': 'zigzag gun. a common Pokemon from the'}, {'start': '7466.880', 'end': '7470.560', 'text': 'Hoen region. Kuroba quickly pulled out'}, {'start': '7468.719', 'end': '7472.400', 'text': 'his Pokédex and scanned the opposing'}, {'start': '7470.560', 'end': '7474.639', 'text': 'zigzag gun. The device instantly'}, {'start': '7472.400', 'end': '7477.040', 'text': 'displayed information. Beep beep beep'}, {'start': '7474.639', 'end': '7479.440', 'text': 'zigzag gun. The tiny raccoon Pokémon'}, {'start': '7477.040', 'end': '7481.599', 'text': 'normal type known for its curiosity. It'}, {'start': '7479.440', 'end': '7483.599', 'text': 'often zigzags as it walks, taking'}, {'start': '7481.599', 'end': '7485.360', 'text': 'interest in everything it encounters.'}, {'start': '7483.599', 'end': '7487.040', 'text': 'Though the data was limited, fully'}, {'start': '7485.360', 'end': '7489.199', 'text': "understanding a Pokémon's details"}, {'start': '7487.040', 'end': '7491.119', 'text': 'required inserting its Pokeball into the'}, {'start': '7489.199', 'end': '7492.960', 'text': 'scanner for a close-range analysis.'}, {'start': '7491.119', 'end': '7495.360', 'text': "Clearly, that wasn't feasible. Now"}, {'start': '7492.960', 'end': '7496.960', 'text': 'unfaced, Kuroba released his corfish.'}, {'start': '7495.360', 'end': '7499.360', 'text': 'With a flash of white light, the'}, {'start': '7496.960', 'end': '7501.360', 'text': 'spirited corfish emerged, proudly waving'}, {'start': '7499.360', 'end': '7504.320', 'text': 'its pincers, its eyes brimming with'}, {'start': '7501.360', 'end': '7506.719', 'text': 'battle spirit. The opposing trainer cast'}, {'start': '7504.320', 'end': '7508.560', 'text': "an envious glance at Coroba's Pokedex."}, {'start': '7506.719', 'end': '7510.480', 'text': 'As a trainer from a humble background,'}, {'start': '7508.560', 'end': '7512.480', 'text': 'he had to rely on his own efforts for'}, {'start': '7510.480', 'end': '7514.719', 'text': 'everything. Raising Pokémon was already'}, {'start': '7512.480', 'end': '7517.280', 'text': 'a financial strain, let alone purchasing'}, {'start': '7514.719', 'end': '7519.280', 'text': 'travel gear. Corfish, use Bubble Beam.'}, {'start': '7517.280', 'end': '7521.280', 'text': 'Kuroba commanded, launching a probing'}, {'start': '7519.280', 'end': '7523.360', 'text': 'attack. The opposing trainer responded'}, {'start': '7521.280', 'end': '7525.520', 'text': 'quickly, directing Zigzag gun to counter'}, {'start': '7523.360', 'end': '7527.440', 'text': 'with sand attack. Skyblue bubbles shot'}, {'start': '7525.520', 'end': '7529.280', 'text': "out from Corfish's pincers. Pop, pop,"}, {'start': '7527.440', 'end': '7531.360', 'text': 'pop. Most of the bubbles were broken by'}, {'start': '7529.280', 'end': '7532.639', 'text': 'the swirling sand, but a few managed to'}, {'start': '7531.360', 'end': '7534.639', 'text': 'pierce through and headed toward'}, {'start': '7532.639', 'end': '7536.480', 'text': 'Zigagun. Charge in with headbutt and'}, {'start': '7534.639', 'end': '7538.719', 'text': 'teach it a lesson, the opposing trainer'}, {'start': '7536.480', 'end': '7540.480', 'text': 'ordered. Zigzagun gathered milky white'}, {'start': '7538.719', 'end': '7542.960', 'text': 'energy on its head and leapt forward'}, {'start': '7540.480', 'end': '7545.280', 'text': 'with agility, charging at Corfish. Close'}, {'start': '7542.960', 'end': '7547.199', 'text': 'combat, huh? Corfish used double hit.'}, {'start': '7545.280', 'end': '7549.520', 'text': 'Coroba was a bit surprised, but issued'}, {'start': '7547.199', 'end': '7551.760', 'text': 'his command. Corfish reacted swiftly,'}, {'start': '7549.520', 'end': '7553.520', 'text': 'deafly raising its sturdy pincers. It'}, {'start': '7551.760', 'end': '7555.199', 'text': "blocked Zigzagun's headbutt with one"}, {'start': '7553.520', 'end': '7557.520', 'text': 'claw, then struck a quick blow to'}, {'start': '7555.199', 'end': '7559.840', 'text': "Zigzagun's side with the other. Yo,"}, {'start': '7557.520', 'end': '7561.599', 'text': 'Zigzagun cried out in pain, retreating'}, {'start': '7559.840', 'end': '7563.360', 'text': 'several meters after the heavy hit,'}, {'start': '7561.599', 'end': '7565.040', 'text': "sliding to a halt. Don't give it a"}, {'start': '7563.360', 'end': '7567.199', 'text': 'chance. Finish it with bubble beam.'}, {'start': '7565.040', 'end': '7569.280', 'text': 'Kuroba instructed coldly. Corfish'}, {'start': '7567.199', 'end': '7571.280', 'text': 'immediately sprang into action, opening'}, {'start': '7569.280', 'end': '7573.679', 'text': 'its pincers to unleash a barrage of'}, {'start': '7571.280', 'end': '7575.520', 'text': 'dense bubbles, raining down on Zigzagun'}, {'start': '7573.679', 'end': '7577.760', 'text': 'and quickly overwhelming it. As the'}, {'start': '7575.520', 'end': '7580.239', 'text': "bubbles piled up, Zigzagun's energy"}, {'start': '7577.760', 'end': '7582.239', 'text': 'steadily waned. Zigzagun, the opposing'}, {'start': '7580.239', 'end': '7583.920', 'text': 'trainer, let out a heart-wrenching cry,'}, {'start': '7582.239', 'end': '7586.159', 'text': 'rushing to clear the mountain of bubbles'}, {'start': '7583.920', 'end': '7588.639', 'text': 'and cradling the exhausted Zigzagun in'}, {'start': '7586.159', 'end': '7590.800', 'text': 'his arms. Kurobo walked forward slowly,'}, {'start': '7588.639', 'end': '7593.040', 'text': 'glancing at his still energized Corfish.'}, {'start': '7590.800', 'end': '7594.719', 'text': "He spoke softly. Don't worry, this was"}, {'start': '7593.040', 'end': '7596.480', 'text': "just a warm-up. I'll make sure you get"}, {'start': '7594.719', 'end': '7598.400', 'text': 'plenty of excitement this afternoon.'}, {'start': '7596.480', 'end': '7599.760', 'text': 'After defeating his opponent, Heyu'}, {'start': '7598.400', 'end': '7602.000', 'text': "didn't leave the battlefield at the"}, {'start': '7599.760', 'end': '7603.760', 'text': 'Pokémon Center. Instead, he wandered'}, {'start': '7602.000', 'end': '7606.000', 'text': 'around the arena observing other'}, {'start': '7603.760', 'end': '7607.920', 'text': 'battles. Turning to Craonant, he said,'}, {'start': '7606.000', 'end': '7610.079', 'text': '"If you want to grow stronger, it\'s not'}, {'start': '7607.920', 'end': '7611.599', 'text': 'just about gaining experience. You also'}, {'start': '7610.079', 'end': '7613.280', 'text': 'need to learn from others. Watching'}, {'start': '7611.599', 'end': '7615.199', 'text': 'other Pokémon battles will benefit you'}, {'start': '7613.280', 'end': '7617.360', 'text': 'greatly." Cradon listened attentively'}, {'start': '7615.199', 'end': '7619.760', 'text': "and nodded seriously, even if it didn't"}, {'start': '7617.360', 'end': '7621.199', 'text': 'fully understand. Meanwhile, Nurse Joy'}, {'start': '7619.760', 'end': '7622.800', 'text': 'at the Pokémon Center was watching the'}, {'start': '7621.199', 'end': '7625.280', 'text': 'surveillance monitor, which displayed'}, {'start': '7622.800', 'end': '7626.480', 'text': 'the battlefield Heyu had just used. She'}, {'start': '7625.280', 'end': '7628.880', 'text': 'was surprised to see that he had'}, {'start': '7626.480', 'end': '7630.719', 'text': 'defeated his opponent in only two moves.'}, {'start': '7628.880', 'end': '7632.639', 'text': 'Pondering, she thought. Could it be the'}, {'start': '7630.719', 'end': '7634.560', 'text': "adaptability ability? Her guess wasn't"}, {'start': '7632.639', 'end': '7636.880', 'text': "far-fetched, as the Pokémon's appearance"}, {'start': '7634.560', 'end': '7638.719', 'text': "provided some clues. Cradon's other two"}, {'start': '7636.880', 'end': '7640.639', 'text': 'possible abilities, hyper cutter and'}, {'start': '7638.719', 'end': '7642.079', 'text': 'shell armor, usually manifest in'}, {'start': '7640.639', 'end': '7644.480', 'text': 'distinct physical traits, bulkier'}, {'start': '7642.079', 'end': '7646.560', 'text': 'pincers, or a sturdier, smoother shell.'}, {'start': '7644.480', 'end': '7648.159', 'text': "However, highest Cradon didn't exhibit"}, {'start': '7646.560', 'end': '7650.079', 'text': 'these characteristics, leading her to'}, {'start': '7648.159', 'end': '7652.000', 'text': 'deduce its hidden ability was likely'}, {'start': '7650.079', 'end': '7653.840', 'text': 'adaptability. Hyper cutter prevents'}, {'start': '7652.000', 'end': '7655.040', 'text': 'attack reduction. Shell armor guards'}, {'start': '7653.840', 'end': '7656.960', 'text': 'against critical hits, while'}, {'start': '7655.040', 'end': '7658.960', 'text': 'adaptability boosts the power of moves'}, {'start': '7656.960', 'end': '7660.719', 'text': "that share the Pokemon's type. Around"}, {'start': '7658.960', 'end': '7662.719', 'text': 'noon, Hiu had lunch at the Pokemon'}, {'start': '7660.719', 'end': '7664.639', 'text': "Center. He couldn't help but marvel at"}, {'start': '7662.719', 'end': '7667.119', 'text': 'how ideal this place was a haven with'}, {'start': '7664.639', 'end': '7668.800', 'text': 'free food, lodging, and no worries.'}, {'start': '7667.119', 'end': '7671.199', 'text': 'Afterward, he approached a self-service'}, {'start': '7668.800', 'end': '7672.719', 'text': 'machine, inserted his ID card, and began'}, {'start': '7671.199', 'end': '7674.560', 'text': 'browsing information on how to earn'}, {'start': '7672.719', 'end': '7675.840', 'text': 'alliance points. He discovered that the'}, {'start': '7674.560', 'end': '7678.000', 'text': 'only way to earn points was by'}, {'start': '7675.840', 'end': '7682.639', 'text': 'completing tasks issued by the alliance.'}, {'start': '7678.000', 'end': '7682.639', 'text': 'He came across several tasks. Task ID'}, {'start': '7683.320', 'end': '7687.360', 'text': '56557586565. Requirement: Collect'}, {'start': '7685.360', 'end': '7689.599', 'text': 'various poison type Pokemon materials'}, {'start': '7687.360', 'end': '7692.000', 'text': 'such as venom, poison sacks, poison'}, {'start': '7689.599', 'end': '7694.480', 'text': 'threads, and poison needles. Reward'}, {'start': '7692.000', 'end': '7696.079', 'text': '10,000 to 200,000 alliance coins'}, {'start': '7694.480', 'end': '7697.679', 'text': 'evaluated by professionals with'}, {'start': '7696.079', 'end': '7701.440', 'text': 'negotiable pricing. Long-term'}, {'start': '7697.679', 'end': '7701.440', 'text': 'acquisition task ID'}, {'start': '7702.119', 'end': '7706.159', 'text': '858358836869. Requirement: Purchase a'}, {'start': '7704.400', 'end': '7709.280', 'text': 'highquality tail with at least one'}, {'start': '7706.159', 'end': '7712.079', 'text': 'inherited move. Reward 150,000 to'}, {'start': '7709.280', 'end': '7714.719', 'text': '200,000 alliance coins. Negotiable. Task'}, {'start': '7712.079', 'end': '7714.719', 'text': 'ID'}, {'start': '7715.719', 'end': '7719.679', 'text': '55033669523. Requirement: Guard a berry'}, {'start': '7718.159', 'end': '7721.920', 'text': 'farm on the outskirts from Pokémon'}, {'start': '7719.679', 'end': '7723.760', 'text': 'disturbances. Applicants must be strong'}, {'start': '7721.920', 'end': '7726.480', 'text': 'and have at least one Pokémon above'}, {'start': '7723.760', 'end': '7728.719', 'text': 'level 30, preferably a bird type. Reward'}, {'start': '7726.480', 'end': '7730.880', 'text': '30,000 alliance coins or berries of'}, {'start': '7728.719', 'end': '7732.639', 'text': 'equivalent value. As Heyu browsed, he'}, {'start': '7730.880', 'end': '7734.560', 'text': 'noticed that tasks were divided into two'}, {'start': '7732.639', 'end': '7736.239', 'text': 'categories. The first type was open to'}, {'start': '7734.560', 'end': '7738.400', 'text': 'anyone and typically offered alliance'}, {'start': '7736.239', 'end': '7740.239', 'text': 'coins as a reward. These tasks seemed to'}, {'start': '7738.400', 'end': '7742.159', 'text': 'be privately issued with the alliance'}, {'start': '7740.239', 'end': '7744.159', 'text': 'serving as a mediator. According to'}, {'start': '7742.159', 'end': '7745.840', 'text': 'alliance regulations, all Pokémon'}, {'start': '7744.159', 'end': '7747.920', 'text': 'related transactions had to undergo'}, {'start': '7745.840', 'end': '7749.599', 'text': 'official review. The second type of task'}, {'start': '7747.920', 'end': '7751.520', 'text': 'was exclusive to individuals with'}, {'start': '7749.599', 'end': '7752.880', 'text': 'official alliance credentials, usually'}, {'start': '7751.520', 'end': '7754.560', 'text': 'rewarding alliance points as'}, {'start': '7752.880', 'end': '7756.480', 'text': 'compensation, indicating these were'}, {'start': '7754.560', 'end': '7758.239', 'text': 'issued by the alliance itself. One'}, {'start': '7756.480', 'end': '7761.199', 'text': 'particular task caught his attention.'}, {'start': '7758.239', 'end': '7761.199', 'text': 'Task ID'}, {'start': '7762.280', 'end': '7766.480', 'text': '36738626856. Requirement: Assist local'}, {'start': '7764.719', 'end': '7768.159', 'text': 'law enforcement in clearing a cluster of'}, {'start': '7766.480', 'end': '7770.320', 'text': 'Wormple near the main road on the'}, {'start': '7768.159', 'end': '7771.920', 'text': 'outskirts of Pedleberg Woods. Applicants'}, {'start': '7770.320', 'end': '7774.400', 'text': 'must attend an interview at the police'}, {'start': '7771.920', 'end': '7776.560', 'text': 'station after accepting the task. Reward'}, {'start': '7774.400', 'end': '7778.560', 'text': '10 to 200 alliance points. Hey, you'}, {'start': '7776.560', 'end': '7780.800', 'text': 'pondered silently. The long-term task'}, {'start': '7778.560', 'end': '7780.800', 'text': 'with'}, {'start': '7781.719', 'end': '7785.760', 'text': 'ID18286868655 required the acquisition'}, {'start': '7783.760', 'end': '7787.440', 'text': 'of highquality evolution stones which'}, {'start': '7785.760', 'end': '7788.880', 'text': 'needed to be professionally appraised.'}, {'start': '7787.440', 'end': '7790.400', 'text': 'The rewards for this task were'}, {'start': '7788.880', 'end': '7792.719', 'text': 'calculated in points based on the'}, {'start': '7790.400', 'end': '7793.639', 'text': 'quality of the stones. Meanwhile, task'}, {'start': '7792.719', 'end': '7797.840', 'text': 'ID'}, {'start': '7793.639', 'end': '7799.599', 'text': '3573 858 3387 involved the long-term'}, {'start': '7797.840', 'end': '7801.280', 'text': 'acquisition of topographic maps of'}, {'start': '7799.599', 'end': '7803.199', 'text': 'Pedleberg Woods, requiring machine'}, {'start': '7801.280', 'end': '7804.880', 'text': 'verification with rewards also'}, {'start': '7803.199', 'end': '7806.960', 'text': 'calculated in points based on the value'}, {'start': '7804.880', 'end': '7809.040', 'text': 'of the information. After much thought,'}, {'start': '7806.960', 'end': '7810.880', 'text': 'hey realized that such point-based tasks'}, {'start': '7809.040', 'end': '7812.639', 'text': 'were extremely time-conuming and'}, {'start': '7810.880', 'end': '7814.800', 'text': 'troublesome. He ultimately decided to'}, {'start': '7812.639', 'end': '7816.800', 'text': 'take on the map drawing task and at the'}, {'start': '7814.800', 'end': '7818.800', 'text': 'same time picked up a few other tasks to'}, {'start': '7816.800', 'end': '7820.400', 'text': 'earn alliance currency. This way he'}, {'start': '7818.800', 'end': '7822.239', 'text': 'could train his Pokemon in Pedleberg'}, {'start': '7820.400', 'end': '7823.679', 'text': 'Woods while completing the tasks. He'}, {'start': '7822.239', 'end': '7825.599', 'text': 'thought to himself that he wanted to see'}, {'start': '7823.679', 'end': '7827.199', 'text': "how Corfish's battles on land differed"}, {'start': '7825.599', 'end': '7829.199', 'text': 'from those on the Waterorld battles were'}, {'start': '7827.199', 'end': '7831.360', 'text': 'much more direct and intense compared to'}, {'start': '7829.199', 'end': '7833.840', 'text': 'indoor matches. After accepting three'}, {'start': '7831.360', 'end': '7835.840', 'text': 'tasks, Hiu realized that aside from the'}, {'start': '7833.840', 'end': '7837.840', 'text': 'alliance point-based map task, he had'}, {'start': '7835.840', 'end': '7839.920', 'text': 'also taken on a task to collect toxins'}, {'start': '7837.840', 'end': '7842.000', 'text': 'and another to capture Tow, reaching the'}, {'start': '7839.920', 'end': '7843.520', 'text': 'maximum number of tasks he could accept.'}, {'start': '7842.000', 'end': '7845.199', 'text': 'Although some suggested that he first'}, {'start': '7843.520', 'end': '7846.880', 'text': 'gather the required materials for his'}, {'start': '7845.199', 'end': '7848.880', 'text': 'current tasks and then submit them'}, {'start': '7846.880', 'end': '7851.040', 'text': 'before taking on new ones, he knew that'}, {'start': '7848.880', 'end': '7852.960', 'text': 'tasks like capturing Tow could easily be'}, {'start': '7851.040', 'end': '7854.560', 'text': 'snatched up by others if he hesitated.'}, {'start': '7852.960', 'end': '7856.560', 'text': 'Therefore, he needed to purchase some'}, {'start': '7854.560', 'end': '7858.400', 'text': 'outdoor survival equipment first. After'}, {'start': '7856.560', 'end': '7860.480', 'text': "accepting the tasks, hey, you didn't"}, {'start': '7858.400', 'end': '7862.480', 'text': 'leave immediately. Surviving in the wild'}, {'start': '7860.480', 'end': '7864.480', 'text': 'was no game, and he needed to be fully'}, {'start': '7862.480', 'end': '7866.560', 'text': 'prepared. He opened his Pokedex to look'}, {'start': '7864.480', 'end': '7868.719', 'text': 'for stores that purchased energy cubes,'}, {'start': '7866.560', 'end': '7870.320', 'text': 'only to discover a frustrating truth.'}, {'start': '7868.719', 'end': '7872.000', 'text': 'Such stores had longestablished'}, {'start': '7870.320', 'end': '7873.920', 'text': 'partnerships with breeders, and unless'}, {'start': '7872.000', 'end': '7876.000', 'text': 'the cubes had unique effects, they were'}, {'start': '7873.920', 'end': '7877.760', 'text': 'rarely accepted. While his energy cubes'}, {'start': '7876.000', 'end': '7879.440', 'text': 'were of decent quality, they offered'}, {'start': '7877.760', 'end': '7881.440', 'text': 'only basic effects like restoring'}, {'start': '7879.440', 'end': '7883.119', 'text': 'stamina and accelerating growth.'}, {'start': '7881.440', 'end': '7885.119', 'text': 'Frustrated, Hey, you walked out of the'}, {'start': '7883.119', 'end': '7886.400', 'text': 'shop feeling irritated. Would he have to'}, {'start': '7885.119', 'end': '7888.159', 'text': 'resort to selling them on the black'}, {'start': '7886.400', 'end': '7889.760', 'text': "market? He hadn't expected to be dealing"}, {'start': '7888.159', 'end': '7891.599', 'text': 'with the black market on his very first'}, {'start': '7889.760', 'end': '7893.679', 'text': 'day on land. The black market was'}, {'start': '7891.599', 'end': '7895.199', 'text': 'chaotic and carried certain risks. It'}, {'start': '7893.679', 'end': '7897.040', 'text': 'seemed that producing too many of the'}, {'start': '7895.199', 'end': '7899.119', 'text': "same type of energy cube wasn't a good"}, {'start': '7897.040', 'end': '7900.639', 'text': 'idea after all. Ultimately, he decided'}, {'start': '7899.119', 'end': '7902.639', 'text': "to head to the black marquee couldn't"}, {'start': '7900.639', 'end': '7904.400', 'text': 'afford to let this batch of energy cubes'}, {'start': '7902.639', 'end': '7905.840', 'text': 'go to waste. Though the black market was'}, {'start': '7904.400', 'end': '7907.840', 'text': 'hidden, there were several ways to find'}, {'start': '7905.840', 'end': '7909.520', 'text': 'it. Besides seeking introductions from'}, {'start': '7907.840', 'end': '7911.360', 'text': 'underground contacts, the simplest'}, {'start': '7909.520', 'end': '7912.719', 'text': 'method was to approach street thugs.'}, {'start': '7911.360', 'end': '7914.800', 'text': 'These petty criminals were always'}, {'start': '7912.719', 'end': '7916.719', 'text': 'wellinformed. Hey, you handed 200'}, {'start': '7914.800', 'end': '7918.480', 'text': 'alliance coins to one such thug and'}, {'start': '7916.719', 'end': '7920.719', 'text': 'asked to be taken to the black market.'}, {'start': '7918.480', 'end': '7922.480', 'text': 'He was led to a dimly lit alley where he'}, {'start': '7920.719', 'end': '7924.239', 'text': 'found a homeless man sleeping on the'}, {'start': '7922.480', 'end': '7926.400', 'text': 'ground. The man gleefully agreed to'}, {'start': '7924.239', 'end': '7928.000', 'text': 'help, thinking to himself, "This kid\'s'}, {'start': '7926.400', 'end': '7929.440', 'text': 'all bundled up, but he sounds quite'}, {'start': '7928.000', 'end': '7931.040', 'text': 'young. Maybe I can squeeze some extra'}, {'start': '7929.440', 'end': '7933.040', 'text': 'out of him. Hey, you noticed the other'}, {'start': '7931.040', 'end': '7934.880', 'text': "person's shifty eyes darting around,"}, {'start': '7933.040', 'end': '7937.040', 'text': 'paired with a sly and suspicious'}, {'start': '7934.880', 'end': '7939.119', 'text': 'demeanor. Instantly on guard, he quickly'}, {'start': '7937.040', 'end': '7941.280', 'text': 'released his Pokémon." Cradon swung its'}, {'start': '7939.119', 'end': '7943.199', 'text': 'pincers with a sharp whistling sound.'}, {'start': '7941.280', 'end': '7945.280', 'text': 'People like this lurking in the gray'}, {'start': '7943.199', 'end': '7947.280', 'text': 'areas of society only respond to'}, {'start': '7945.280', 'end': '7948.719', 'text': 'strength. Showing some power was the'}, {'start': '7947.280', 'end': '7950.480', 'text': "only way to ensure he wasn't"}, {'start': '7948.719', 'end': '7952.560', 'text': 'underestimated. Having studied under'}, {'start': '7950.480', 'end': '7954.159', 'text': 'Madame Maida for over a year, hey'}, {'start': '7952.560', 'end': '7955.440', 'text': 'understood this principle well and'}, {'start': '7954.159', 'end': '7957.840', 'text': 'immediately demonstrated his'}, {'start': '7955.440', 'end': '7959.840', 'text': 'capabilities. The vagabond realizing'}, {'start': '7957.840', 'end': '7961.840', 'text': 'Heyu was not an easy target became'}, {'start': '7959.840', 'end': '7963.679', 'text': 'cooperative without hesitation, leading'}, {'start': '7961.840', 'end': '7965.679', 'text': 'the way without causing any trouble.'}, {'start': '7963.679', 'end': '7967.280', 'text': 'When Hiu brought a batch of energy cubes'}, {'start': '7965.679', 'end': '7969.360', 'text': 'to sell on the black market, they were'}, {'start': '7967.280', 'end': '7971.360', 'text': 'unsurprisingly in high demand. The'}, {'start': '7969.360', 'end': '7972.800', 'text': 'prices offered were even 1020 higher'}, {'start': '7971.360', 'end': '7974.800', 'text': 'than what the city shops were willing to'}, {'start': '7972.800', 'end': '7976.719', 'text': 'pay. As he was leaving, the shopkeeper'}, {'start': '7974.800', 'end': '7978.639', 'text': 'enthusiastically said, "Respected'}, {'start': '7976.719', 'end': '7980.960', 'text': 'breeder, if you have more energy cubes'}, {'start': '7978.639', 'end': '7982.639', 'text': 'to sell, please consider our shop first.'}, {'start': '7980.960', 'end': '7984.719', 'text': "We guarantee you'll get the best price"}, {'start': '7982.639', 'end': '7986.159', 'text': 'here." Hey, you simply nodded silently'}, {'start': '7984.719', 'end': '7988.480', 'text': 'and left the black market without'}, {'start': '7986.159', 'end': '7990.480', 'text': 'lingering. At this point, hey alliance'}, {'start': '7988.480', 'end': '7991.840', 'text': 'coin balance had exceeded 1 million. It'}, {'start': '7990.480', 'end': '7994.079', 'text': 'was time to consider purchasing a'}, {'start': '7991.840', 'end': '7995.840', 'text': 'spatial backpack. Although the initial 1'}, {'start': '7994.079', 'end': '7997.840', 'text': 'million alliance coins Madame Maida had'}, {'start': '7995.840', 'end': '7999.760', 'text': 'given him had dwindled significantly due'}, {'start': '7997.840', 'end': '8001.599', 'text': 'to extensive practice in crafting energy'}, {'start': '7999.760', 'end': '8003.440', 'text': 'cubes. Hey yes wealth remained'}, {'start': '8001.599', 'end': '8005.760', 'text': 'substantial. He stepped into a shopping'}, {'start': '8003.440', 'end': '8007.360', 'text': 'mall and began a spree. Luxury poke'}, {'start': '8005.760', 'end': '8009.040', 'text': 'balls, a spatial backpack, a'}, {'start': '8007.360', 'end': '8011.679', 'text': 'multi-functional folding bike and a'}, {'start': '8009.040', 'end': '8013.520', 'text': 'high-tech wilderness survival tend. True'}, {'start': '8011.679', 'end': '8015.599', 'text': "to Devon Corporation's reputation,"}, {'start': '8013.520', 'end': '8017.119', 'text': 'spending nearly 1 million alliance coins'}, {'start': '8015.599', 'end': '8018.880', 'text': 'only earned him the lowest tier'}, {'start': '8017.119', 'end': '8020.719', 'text': 'membership card. As he exited the'}, {'start': '8018.880', 'end': '8022.560', 'text': 'commercial building, Heu gazed at the'}, {'start': '8020.719', 'end': '8024.639', 'text': 'exquisite membership card in his hand'}, {'start': '8022.560', 'end': '8026.400', 'text': "and couldn't help but sigh. Since money"}, {'start': '8024.639', 'end': '8028.320', 'text': 'was no longer an issue, and he could now'}, {'start': '8026.400', 'end': '8030.159', 'text': 'reliably produce energy cubes, he'}, {'start': '8028.320', 'end': '8032.079', 'text': 'decided to provide his Pokémon with the'}, {'start': '8030.159', 'end': '8034.159', 'text': 'best training environment possible. The'}, {'start': '8032.079', 'end': '8036.719', 'text': 'Pedleberg Woods, located in the Hoen'}, {'start': '8034.159', 'end': '8038.639', 'text': 'region, lie adjacent to Route 104 and'}, {'start': '8036.719', 'end': '8040.719', 'text': 'connect Pedleberg City with Rusboro'}, {'start': '8038.639', 'end': '8042.639', 'text': 'City. The forest is home to a variety of'}, {'start': '8040.719', 'end': '8044.880', 'text': 'low-level bug type Pokémon, such as'}, {'start': '8042.639', 'end': '8047.199', 'text': 'Wormple. However, it was once a habitat'}, {'start': '8044.880', 'end': '8048.800', 'text': 'for some rare Pokémon as well. Recently,'}, {'start': '8047.199', 'end': '8050.480', 'text': 'someone posted on a forum claiming to'}, {'start': '8048.800', 'end': '8052.239', 'text': 'have seen a slackathith and shrewish in'}, {'start': '8050.480', 'end': '8054.400', 'text': 'the woods along with a corfish using'}, {'start': '8052.239', 'end': '8057.040', 'text': 'bubble beam and a carva using psychic'}, {'start': '8054.400', 'end': '8058.880', 'text': 'fangs. Fo intercept from above and'}, {'start': '8057.040', 'end': '8060.639', 'text': 'prevent it from escaping. Deep within'}, {'start': '8058.880', 'end': '8063.040', 'text': 'the forest, the sounds of an intense'}, {'start': '8060.639', 'end': '8065.360', 'text': 'battle echoed. A FO burst through the'}, {'start': '8063.040', 'end': '8067.440', 'text': 'trees, soaring into the sky with sharp'}, {'start': '8065.360', 'end': '8069.199', 'text': 'eyes scanning the ground below. At that'}, {'start': '8067.440', 'end': '8071.199', 'text': 'moment, a tail low had just taken'}, {'start': '8069.199', 'end': '8073.199', 'text': 'flight, thinking it had finally escaped'}, {'start': '8071.199', 'end': '8075.199', 'text': 'the terrifying human pursuing it. But'}, {'start': '8073.199', 'end': '8076.800', 'text': "FOH's sharp beak suddenly struck,"}, {'start': '8075.199', 'end': '8078.400', 'text': 'piercing one of its wings as blood'}, {'start': '8076.800', 'end': '8080.639', 'text': 'seeped through, known for its'}, {'start': '8078.400', 'end': '8082.880', 'text': "resilience. Even Tailo couldn't help but"}, {'start': '8080.639', 'end': '8085.199', 'text': 'feel the pain as it wavered and began to'}, {'start': '8082.880', 'end': '8086.560', 'text': 'descend slowly. "Go Pokeball!" Black'}, {'start': '8085.199', 'end': '8088.159', 'text': "Feather's dark figure approached"}, {'start': '8086.560', 'end': '8090.960', 'text': 'steadily, his gaze fixed on the'}, {'start': '8088.159', 'end': '8092.800', 'text': 'Pokeball. Once, twice, three times, "The'}, {'start': '8090.960', 'end': '8094.480', 'text': 'Pokeball finally stopped shaking. Black'}, {'start': '8092.800', 'end': '8096.079', 'text': 'Feather let out a sigh of relief,'}, {'start': '8094.480', 'end': '8098.639', 'text': 'stepped forward to pick it up, and took'}, {'start': '8096.079', 'end': '8100.800', 'text': 'out his Pokedex to scan it. Beep beep'}, {'start': '8098.639', 'end': '8104.560', 'text': 'beep!" Taylor, the tiny swallow Pokémon,'}, {'start': '8100.800', 'end': '8107.760', 'text': 'a normal and flying type. Height 0.3 m.'}, {'start': '8104.560', 'end': '8110.400', 'text': 'Weight 2.5 kg. Well-developed. Known'}, {'start': '8107.760', 'end': '8112.800', 'text': 'moves include growl, pec, focus, energy,'}, {'start': '8110.400', 'end': '8114.719', 'text': 'quick attack, and supersonic. Tail low'}, {'start': '8112.800', 'end': '8116.639', 'text': 'bravely challenges even the strongest'}, {'start': '8114.719', 'end': '8118.639', 'text': 'opponents, showing determination that'}, {'start': '8116.639', 'end': '8120.880', 'text': "doesn't waver even in failure. When"}, {'start': '8118.639', 'end': '8122.560', 'text': "hungry, it cries loudly. Black feather's"}, {'start': '8120.880', 'end': '8124.639', 'text': 'face lit up at the information on the'}, {'start': '8122.560', 'end': '8126.560', 'text': 'Pokedex. He had already captured four'}, {'start': '8124.639', 'end': '8128.560', 'text': 'tail, and this one had inherited the'}, {'start': '8126.560', 'end': '8130.320', 'text': 'useful support move supersonic, which'}, {'start': '8128.560', 'end': '8132.000', 'text': 'emits special sound waves to confuse'}, {'start': '8130.320', 'end': '8133.520', 'text': 'enemies. This tail low would be'}, {'start': '8132.000', 'end': '8135.199', 'text': 'submitted for a mission while the'}, {'start': '8133.520', 'end': '8137.199', 'text': 'remaining three could be sold on the'}, {'start': '8135.199', 'end': '8139.040', 'text': 'black market. Placing the Pokeball into'}, {'start': '8137.199', 'end': '8140.880', 'text': 'his spatial backpack, Black Feather'}, {'start': '8139.040', 'end': '8142.560', 'text': 'contemplated his next steps. This'}, {'start': '8140.880', 'end': '8144.400', 'text': 'expedition was not only a chance to'}, {'start': '8142.560', 'end': '8146.400', 'text': 'complete tasks for rewards and alliance'}, {'start': '8144.400', 'end': '8148.639', 'text': 'points, but also an opportunity to train'}, {'start': '8146.400', 'end': '8151.040', 'text': 'his Pokémon and improve their teamwork.'}, {'start': '8148.639', 'end': '8153.199', 'text': 'He Corfish scuttled over, its pincers'}, {'start': '8151.040', 'end': '8155.599', 'text': 'raised as if asking for a reward. Black'}, {'start': '8153.199', 'end': '8157.679', 'text': 'Feather smiled faintly and reassured it.'}, {'start': '8155.599', 'end': '8159.119', 'text': "Don't worry, you'll get your share. He"}, {'start': '8157.679', 'end': '8160.880', 'text': 'rummaged through his spatial backpack'}, {'start': '8159.119', 'end': '8162.560', 'text': 'and pulled out a piece of jerky a treat'}, {'start': '8160.880', 'end': '8164.000', 'text': 'he had purchased from the marketplace'}, {'start': '8162.560', 'end': '8166.239', 'text': 'made with some unknown mix of'}, {'start': '8164.000', 'end': '8168.239', 'text': 'ingredients. Corfish absolutely loved it'}, {'start': '8166.239', 'end': '8170.400', 'text': 'and it served as a snack for Pokémon.'}, {'start': '8168.239', 'end': '8172.000', 'text': 'After instructing Fio to stand guard,'}, {'start': '8170.400', 'end': '8173.760', 'text': 'Black Feather began setting up camp'}, {'start': '8172.000', 'end': '8175.599', 'text': 'nearby and sketching a map of the'}, {'start': '8173.760', 'end': '8177.199', 'text': 'terrain. Although this outer area had'}, {'start': '8175.599', 'end': '8178.639', 'text': 'mostly been mapped by others and'}, {'start': '8177.199', 'end': '8180.079', 'text': "submitting it wouldn't earn him any"}, {'start': '8178.639', 'end': '8181.679', 'text': 'points, it was still better than'}, {'start': '8180.079', 'end': '8183.920', 'text': 'nothing. It was also a good chance for'}, {'start': '8181.679', 'end': '8186.079', 'text': 'him to improve his ctography skills. As'}, {'start': '8183.920', 'end': '8188.159', 'text': 'the sun gradually set, the forest grew'}, {'start': '8186.079', 'end': '8190.239', 'text': 'eerily quiet at night. Black Feather'}, {'start': '8188.159', 'end': '8192.319', 'text': 'retreated into his tent and fell into a'}, {'start': '8190.239', 'end': '8194.160', 'text': 'peaceful sleep. He felt secure knowing'}, {'start': '8192.319', 'end': '8196.080', 'text': 'his tent was incredibly sturdy rumored'}, {'start': '8194.160', 'end': '8198.479', 'text': 'to withstand attacks from Pokémon below'}, {'start': '8196.080', 'end': '8200.319', 'text': 'level 40. As time passed, though damage'}, {'start': '8198.479', 'end': '8202.399', 'text': 'was inevitable, hey managed to buy'}, {'start': '8200.319', 'end': '8204.639', 'text': 'enough time to make an escape, he had to'}, {'start': '8202.399', 'end': '8206.719', 'text': 'admit the tent was well worth its price.'}, {'start': '8204.639', 'end': '8208.880', 'text': 'Not only was it sturdy, but it also had'}, {'start': '8206.719', 'end': '8210.719', 'text': 'multiple functions such as insulation,'}, {'start': '8208.880', 'end': '8212.559', 'text': 'moisture resistance, and drying cold'}, {'start': '8210.719', 'end': '8214.800', 'text': "winds. He hoped tomorrow's mission would"}, {'start': '8212.559', 'end': '8216.880', 'text': 'proceed smoothly. Hey consciousness'}, {'start': '8214.800', 'end': '8219.200', 'text': 'gradually blurred and he slowly drifted'}, {'start': '8216.880', 'end': '8221.280', 'text': 'into slumber. Meanwhile, in a corner of'}, {'start': '8219.200', 'end': '8223.120', 'text': 'the forest, an ugly patterned seer was'}, {'start': '8221.280', 'end': '8225.760', 'text': 'locked in a fierce battle with a large'}, {'start': '8223.120', 'end': '8227.760', 'text': 'white Zangus. The two exchanged venomous'}, {'start': '8225.760', 'end': '8230.080', 'text': 'glares full of hatred and enmity etched'}, {'start': '8227.760', 'end': '8231.840', 'text': 'deep into their genes and animosity'}, {'start': '8230.080', 'end': '8233.760', 'text': 'carried through their bloodlines.'}, {'start': '8231.840', 'end': '8235.519', 'text': 'Despite their injuries, neither backed'}, {'start': '8233.760', 'end': '8237.679', 'text': 'down, continuing their relentless'}, {'start': '8235.519', 'end': '8239.599', 'text': 'struggle. The next morning, Hu slowly'}, {'start': '8237.679', 'end': '8241.200', 'text': 'woke up and greeted his companions.'}, {'start': '8239.599', 'end': '8243.359', 'text': 'After preparing breakfast for several'}, {'start': '8241.200', 'end': '8245.840', 'text': 'Pokemon, he began to enjoy his simple'}, {'start': '8243.359', 'end': '8247.599', 'text': 'meal, biscuits, water, and a bottle of'}, {'start': '8245.840', 'end': '8249.760', 'text': 'nutrient solution. This nutrient'}, {'start': '8247.599', 'end': '8251.359', 'text': 'solution was a popular item in stores, a'}, {'start': '8249.760', 'end': '8253.280', 'text': 'must-have for adventurers, as it'}, {'start': '8251.359', 'end': '8255.760', 'text': 'provided all the necessary nutrients for'}, {'start': '8253.280', 'end': '8257.840', 'text': 'an entire day. The Pokémon, meanwhile,'}, {'start': '8255.760', 'end': '8259.760', 'text': 'happily devoured their food and energy'}, {'start': '8257.840', 'end': '8261.439', 'text': 'cubes, replenishing enough energy to'}, {'start': '8259.760', 'end': '8263.359', 'text': 'sustain them for the day. Hey, you began'}, {'start': '8261.439', 'end': '8265.439', 'text': 'to pack up the tent. The convenience of'}, {'start': '8263.359', 'end': '8266.960', 'text': 'technology amazed him. Just a press of a'}, {'start': '8265.439', 'end': '8269.439', 'text': 'button, and the tent automatically'}, {'start': '8266.960', 'end': '8271.439', 'text': 'folded itself for easy storage. Before'}, {'start': '8269.439', 'end': '8272.639', 'text': 'leaving, he had a few of his Pokemon use'}, {'start': '8271.439', 'end': '8274.479', 'text': 'their abilities on the surrounding'}, {'start': '8272.639', 'end': '8276.399', 'text': 'ground to ensure that all traces of'}, {'start': '8274.479', 'end': '8278.479', 'text': 'their presence were erased. Heyu then'}, {'start': '8276.399', 'end': '8280.319', 'text': 'instructed Fo, "Stay up in the sky to'}, {'start': '8278.479', 'end': '8282.160', 'text': "scout. If there's danger, come back"}, {'start': '8280.319', 'end': '8284.479', 'text': 'quickly. Try not to stray too far from'}, {'start': '8282.160', 'end': '8286.479', 'text': 'us." Fo acknowledged the command and'}, {'start': '8284.479', 'end': '8288.240', 'text': 'swiftly took flight, disappearing into'}, {'start': '8286.479', 'end': '8290.160', 'text': 'the distance. Hey, you walked slowly'}, {'start': '8288.240', 'end': '8291.760', 'text': 'through the forest. At first, he could'}, {'start': '8290.160', 'end': '8293.920', 'text': 'still hear the chirping of cicas and'}, {'start': '8291.760', 'end': '8295.840', 'text': 'birds, but gradually the surroundings'}, {'start': '8293.920', 'end': '8297.840', 'text': 'grew quiet. He realized he had entered'}, {'start': '8295.840', 'end': '8299.519', 'text': 'the core of Pedleberg Woods, where the'}, {'start': '8297.840', 'end': '8301.439', 'text': 'Pokémon were generally stronger than'}, {'start': '8299.519', 'end': '8303.439', 'text': 'those in the outer areas. He needed to'}, {'start': '8301.439', 'end': '8305.280', 'text': 'be extra cautious. Being on his first'}, {'start': '8303.439', 'end': '8307.359', 'text': "exploration adventure, he couldn't help"}, {'start': '8305.280', 'end': '8309.280', 'text': 'but feel a little nervous. But seeing'}, {'start': '8307.359', 'end': '8310.960', 'text': 'the excited croon beside him gave him'}, {'start': '8309.280', 'end': '8313.120', 'text': 'some comfort. Just as his nerves were'}, {'start': '8310.960', 'end': '8315.599', 'text': 'stretched taut, a piercing bird cry'}, {'start': '8313.120', 'end': '8317.280', 'text': 'suddenly rang out. It was Fo. Hey,'}, {'start': '8315.599', 'end': '8319.599', 'text': 'spirits lifted as he hurried toward the'}, {'start': '8317.280', 'end': '8322.319', 'text': 'source of the sound. Soon spotting Fio'}, {'start': '8319.599', 'end': '8324.080', 'text': 'flying swiftly back. Fo dove sharply,'}, {'start': '8322.319', 'end': '8326.240', 'text': 'stirring up a cloud of dust as it'}, {'start': '8324.080', 'end': '8328.559', 'text': 'landed. Heyu anxiously inquired about'}, {'start': '8326.240', 'end': '8330.719', 'text': 'the situation with animated gestures.'}, {'start': '8328.559', 'end': '8332.399', 'text': 'Fiero conveyed its message and Hey, you'}, {'start': '8330.719', 'end': '8334.240', 'text': 'roughly understood. There are two'}, {'start': '8332.399', 'end': '8336.160', 'text': 'Pokémon ahead locked in a fight and'}, {'start': '8334.240', 'end': '8337.760', 'text': 'their levels are higher than mine. Hey,'}, {'start': '8336.160', 'end': '8339.760', 'text': 'you deliberated. Although the two'}, {'start': '8337.760', 'end': '8341.679', 'text': 'Pokémon were of higher levels, they were'}, {'start': '8339.760', 'end': '8343.200', 'text': 'currently engrossed in a fierce battle.'}, {'start': '8341.679', 'end': '8345.439', 'text': "Wouldn't this be a perfect opportunity"}, {'start': '8343.200', 'end': '8347.359', 'text': 'to intervene and reap the benefits? Even'}, {'start': '8345.439', 'end': '8349.280', 'text': "if things didn't go as planned, with the"}, {'start': '8347.359', 'end': '8350.479', 'text': 'combined strength of his three Pokemon,'}, {'start': '8349.280', 'end': '8352.319', 'text': "surely he wouldn't have trouble"}, {'start': '8350.479', 'end': '8354.559', 'text': 'retreating safely. The idea was'}, {'start': '8352.319', 'end': '8356.399', 'text': 'tempting. Fo, lead the way. Keep your'}, {'start': '8354.559', 'end': '8358.800', 'text': "movements quiet and don't alert the"}, {'start': '8356.399', 'end': '8360.160', 'text': 'battling Pokémon. Heyu instructed, his'}, {'start': '8358.800', 'end': '8362.080', 'text': 'spirits rising at the thought of'}, {'start': '8360.160', 'end': '8363.599', 'text': 'possibly seizing a golden opportunity'}, {'start': '8362.080', 'end': '8366.080', 'text': 'today. Pushing through layers of'}, {'start': '8363.599', 'end': '8368.240', 'text': "foliage, Heyu followed Fio<unk>'s lead,"}, {'start': '8366.080', 'end': '8370.160', 'text': 'the sounds of combat growing louder and'}, {'start': '8368.240', 'end': '8371.679', 'text': 'more distinct. Finally, he caught sight'}, {'start': '8370.160', 'end': '8374.399', 'text': 'of the two battling Pokeman. It was a'}, {'start': '8371.679', 'end': '8376.399', 'text': 'Seiper and a Zangus. The banded Kite and'}, {'start': '8374.399', 'end': '8378.319', 'text': 'the Mongoose are sworn enemies. Their'}, {'start': '8376.399', 'end': '8380.160', 'text': 'instinctual battles etched deeply into'}, {'start': '8378.319', 'end': '8382.080', 'text': 'their genetic memory, passed down'}, {'start': '8380.160', 'end': '8383.840', 'text': 'through countless generations. Whenever'}, {'start': '8382.080', 'end': '8385.679', 'text': 'they encounter each other, a fight to'}, {'start': '8383.840', 'end': '8387.840', 'text': 'the death is inevitable. How to make'}, {'start': '8385.679', 'end': '8389.120', 'text': 'these natural adversaries coexist has'}, {'start': '8387.840', 'end': '8391.439', 'text': 'been a perplexing challenge for'}, {'start': '8389.120', 'end': '8393.439', 'text': 'researchers for years. Kohaa felt a'}, {'start': '8391.439', 'end': '8395.359', 'text': 'sense of satisfaction, knowing from past'}, {'start': '8393.439', 'end': '8397.760', 'text': 'experience that neither the kite nor the'}, {'start': '8395.359', 'end': '8400.160', 'text': 'mongoose ever backs down. Their battles'}, {'start': '8397.760', 'end': '8401.840', 'text': 'always continue until one falls. At this'}, {'start': '8400.160', 'end': '8404.080', 'text': 'moment, the banded kite flicked its'}, {'start': '8401.840', 'end': '8406.080', 'text': 'forked tongue. its sharp, venomous fangs'}, {'start': '8404.080', 'end': '8408.160', 'text': 'dripping with toxins as it ferociously'}, {'start': '8406.080', 'end': '8409.840', 'text': 'bit at the mongoose. Its live body'}, {'start': '8408.160', 'end': '8412.319', 'text': 'coiled like a steel whip, striking'}, {'start': '8409.840', 'end': '8414.479', 'text': 'relentlessly. The mongoose, however,'}, {'start': '8412.319', 'end': '8416.560', 'text': 'showed no signs of submission. Its sharp'}, {'start': '8414.479', 'end': '8418.800', 'text': 'claws gleamed ominously as it used its'}, {'start': '8416.560', 'end': '8420.640', 'text': "agility to evade the Kite's attacks. The"}, {'start': '8418.800', 'end': '8422.720', 'text': 'battle grew ever more intense, with'}, {'start': '8420.640', 'end': '8424.399', 'text': "neither side yielding. The Kite's venom"}, {'start': '8422.720', 'end': '8426.399', 'text': 'sprayed into the air, releasing a'}, {'start': '8424.399', 'end': '8428.560', 'text': 'pungent odor that was nauseating. The'}, {'start': '8426.399', 'end': '8430.319', 'text': 'mongoose relied on its quick reflexes'}, {'start': '8428.560', 'end': '8432.160', 'text': 'and remarkable speed to dodge attack'}, {'start': '8430.319', 'end': '8434.000', 'text': 'after attack, countering whenever there'}, {'start': '8432.160', 'end': '8435.680', 'text': 'was an opening. Kuroha felt certain of'}, {'start': '8434.000', 'end': '8437.520', 'text': 'the outcome because he knew the mongoose'}, {'start': '8435.680', 'end': '8439.520', 'text': 'possessed two traits that made it highly'}, {'start': '8437.520', 'end': '8441.359', 'text': 'resistant to poison type creatures. Its'}, {'start': '8439.520', 'end': '8442.960', 'text': 'innate immunity rendered it impervious'}, {'start': '8441.359', 'end': '8444.720', 'text': 'to being poisoned, while its hidden'}, {'start': '8442.960', 'end': '8446.560', 'text': 'toxin hormone ability allowed it to'}, {'start': '8444.720', 'end': '8448.399', 'text': 'convert venom into attack power,'}, {'start': '8446.560', 'end': '8450.800', 'text': 'boosting its physical strength. For the'}, {'start': '8448.399', 'end': '8452.640', 'text': 'kite, this was undoubtedly bad news.'}, {'start': '8450.800', 'end': '8454.560', 'text': 'Despite accumulating more and more'}, {'start': '8452.640', 'end': '8456.800', 'text': "wounds, the kite's resolve remained"}, {'start': '8454.560', 'end': '8459.120', 'text': 'unshaken. As noon approached, the sun'}, {'start': '8456.800', 'end': '8461.120', 'text': 'hung high in the sky, its scorching rays'}, {'start': '8459.120', 'end': '8463.040', 'text': 'mercilessly baking the earth. In the'}, {'start': '8461.120', 'end': '8465.200', 'text': 'oppressive heat, both creatures were'}, {'start': '8463.040', 'end': '8467.040', 'text': 'panting heavily, utterly exhausted,'}, {'start': '8465.200', 'end': '8469.760', 'text': 'their wounds bleeding and soaking their'}, {'start': '8467.040', 'end': '8471.439', 'text': 'fur and scales. Even so, their eyes'}, {'start': '8469.760', 'end': '8473.520', 'text': 'still burned with determination and'}, {'start': '8471.439', 'end': '8475.439', 'text': 'resolve. This battle would only end when'}, {'start': '8473.520', 'end': '8477.120', 'text': 'one of them fell. Their mutual hatred'}, {'start': '8475.439', 'end': '8479.200', 'text': 'had already become a part of their very'}, {'start': '8477.120', 'end': '8480.960', 'text': 'being. Amid the tense atmosphere, a'}, {'start': '8479.200', 'end': '8483.200', 'text': 'thunderous shout suddenly echoed through'}, {'start': '8480.960', 'end': '8485.600', 'text': 'the forest, shattering the stalemate. A'}, {'start': '8483.200', 'end': '8488.000', 'text': 'FO issued a command to the crate. Drill'}, {'start': '8485.600', 'end': '8489.840', 'text': 'run. The unexpected order stunned both'}, {'start': '8488.000', 'end': '8492.000', 'text': 'creatures, leaving them momentarily'}, {'start': '8489.840', 'end': '8493.520', 'text': 'frozen. From the bushes, a dark figure'}, {'start': '8492.000', 'end': '8496.080', 'text': 'shot out like lightning toward the'}, {'start': '8493.520', 'end': '8498.479', 'text': 'crate. It was a FO, its wings beating'}, {'start': '8496.080', 'end': '8500.560', 'text': 'furiously, whipping up a powerful wind,'}, {'start': '8498.479', 'end': '8502.560', 'text': 'its sharp beak gleamed with a menacing'}, {'start': '8500.560', 'end': '8505.040', 'text': 'light, charged with earthy energy that'}, {'start': '8502.560', 'end': '8507.280', 'text': 'radiated immense power. The FO spun'}, {'start': '8505.040', 'end': '8509.040', 'text': 'rapidly, forming a massive drill-like'}, {'start': '8507.280', 'end': '8511.439', 'text': 'attack, barreling toward the already'}, {'start': '8509.040', 'end': '8513.359', 'text': 'exhausted Kite at an astonishing speed.'}, {'start': '8511.439', 'end': '8515.280', 'text': "The crite's eyes widened in terror as it"}, {'start': '8513.359', 'end': '8517.840', 'text': 'tried to dodge, but it was too late.'}, {'start': '8515.280', 'end': '8519.359', 'text': 'Thud. The Spiro let out a piercing cry,'}, {'start': '8517.840', 'end': '8521.359', 'text': 'its deafening sound causing the'}, {'start': '8519.359', 'end': '8523.520', 'text': 'surrounding trees to tremble. Thud,'}, {'start': '8521.359', 'end': '8525.359', 'text': 'thud, thud. Seaper was sent flying by'}, {'start': '8523.520', 'end': '8527.200', 'text': 'the powerful sonic attack, crashing'}, {'start': '8525.359', 'end': '8529.359', 'text': 'heavily into the trunk of a massive'}, {'start': '8527.200', 'end': '8532.080', 'text': 'tree. Its body went limp as it slid to'}, {'start': '8529.359', 'end': '8534.080', 'text': 'the ground, clearly unconscious. Zangus,'}, {'start': '8532.080', 'end': '8535.920', 'text': 'witnessing the scene, froze for a moment'}, {'start': '8534.080', 'end': '8537.760', 'text': 'before quickly retreating. With a few'}, {'start': '8535.920', 'end': '8540.399', 'text': 'swift leaps, it disappeared from the'}, {'start': '8537.760', 'end': '8541.840', 'text': 'area. Black Feather chose not to pursue.'}, {'start': '8540.399', 'end': '8543.760', 'text': 'understanding that reckless actions in'}, {'start': '8541.840', 'end': '8546.000', 'text': 'the Pedleberg Woods could lead to dire'}, {'start': '8543.760', 'end': '8547.920', 'text': 'consequences. Wandering off or stumbling'}, {'start': '8546.000', 'end': '8549.840', 'text': 'into the territory of a powerful Pokemon'}, {'start': '8547.920', 'end': '8551.520', 'text': "would be a mistake he couldn't afford."}, {'start': '8549.840', 'end': '8553.359', 'text': 'Capturing this Seviper was already a'}, {'start': '8551.520', 'end': '8555.600', 'text': 'stroke of luck restraining his greed was'}, {'start': '8553.359', 'end': '8557.280', 'text': 'the mark of a true expert. Black Feather'}, {'start': '8555.600', 'end': '8559.200', 'text': 'kept reminding himself of this. He'}, {'start': '8557.280', 'end': '8562.160', 'text': 'tossed a Pokeball, easily capturing the'}, {'start': '8559.200', 'end': '8564.319', 'text': 'Seaper. Beep beep beep. The Pokedex'}, {'start': '8562.160', 'end': '8566.479', 'text': 'began its analysis. Seaper, the Fong'}, {'start': '8564.319', 'end': '8567.920', 'text': 'Snake Pokémon, a poison type. It has'}, {'start': '8566.479', 'end': '8570.399', 'text': 'been locked in a bitter rivalry with'}, {'start': '8567.920', 'end': '8572.399', 'text': 'Zangos for generations. The scars on its'}, {'start': '8570.399', 'end': '8574.160', 'text': 'body are marks of fierce battles, and'}, {'start': '8572.399', 'end': '8577.040', 'text': 'its sharp tail serves as a deadly'}, {'start': '8574.160', 'end': '8579.680', 'text': 'weapon. Standing at 2.7 m and weighing'}, {'start': '8577.040', 'end': '8581.760', 'text': '50 kg, this seapper exhibited average'}, {'start': '8579.680', 'end': '8583.760', 'text': 'growth and development. Its ability was'}, {'start': '8581.760', 'end': '8586.800', 'text': 'shed skin, and it had mastered moves'}, {'start': '8583.760', 'end': '8589.280', 'text': 'such as rap, swagger, bite, lick, poison'}, {'start': '8586.800', 'end': '8592.000', 'text': 'tail, faint, screech, venos, shock,'}, {'start': '8589.280', 'end': '8594.640', 'text': 'glare, poison fong, and venom drench. It'}, {'start': '8592.000', 'end': '8596.560', 'text': 'also inherited Iron Tail as an egg move.'}, {'start': '8594.640', 'end': '8598.399', 'text': 'Black Feather minimized the Pokeball and'}, {'start': '8596.560', 'end': '8600.240', 'text': 'clipped it to the back of his Pokedex.'}, {'start': '8598.399', 'end': '8602.080', 'text': 'As the scanning process concluded, the'}, {'start': '8600.240', 'end': '8603.920', 'text': 'Pokedex announced the data. To his'}, {'start': '8602.080', 'end': '8606.000', 'text': 'pleasant surprise, this Seviper was'}, {'start': '8603.920', 'end': '8608.240', 'text': 'already at level 27 and came with the'}, {'start': '8606.000', 'end': '8610.240', 'text': 'inherited move. Iron Tilot could fetch a'}, {'start': '8608.240', 'end': '8612.240', 'text': 'good price. A faint smile curved on'}, {'start': '8610.240', 'end': '8614.640', 'text': "Black Feather's lips, his mood slightly"}, {'start': '8612.240', 'end': '8616.640', 'text': 'lifted. Pokémon like Seaper, known for'}, {'start': '8614.640', 'end': '8618.560', 'text': 'their ferocity and ruthlessness, were'}, {'start': '8616.640', 'end': '8620.240', 'text': 'often in high demand on the black market'}, {'start': '8618.560', 'end': '8622.399', 'text': 'and typically commanded higher prices'}, {'start': '8620.240', 'end': '8624.240', 'text': 'than other Pokémon of similar strength.'}, {'start': '8622.399', 'end': '8626.160', 'text': 'Scanning his surroundings, Black Feather'}, {'start': '8624.240', 'end': '8628.000', 'text': "speculated that Seaper's nest was likely"}, {'start': '8626.160', 'end': '8630.319', 'text': 'nearby. Perhaps he could find some shed'}, {'start': '8628.000', 'end': '8632.160', 'text': 'snake skin. After all, he had taken on a'}, {'start': '8630.319', 'end': '8634.399', 'text': 'task to collect various toxins, and'}, {'start': '8632.160', 'end': '8636.160', 'text': "killing the seer wasn't an option. Tasks"}, {'start': '8634.399', 'end': '8638.399', 'text': 'involving poisonous substances rewarded'}, {'start': '8636.160', 'end': '8639.760', 'text': 'in League currency, not points. If it'}, {'start': '8638.399', 'end': '8641.680', 'text': 'had been points, he might have'}, {'start': '8639.760', 'end': '8643.840', 'text': 'reconsidered. But for League currency,'}, {'start': '8641.680', 'end': '8645.600', 'text': "it wasn't worth it. Without hesitation,"}, {'start': '8643.840', 'end': '8647.520', 'text': 'Black Feather commanded the Spiro to'}, {'start': '8645.600', 'end': '8649.359', 'text': 'search the area. Sure enough, a few'}, {'start': '8647.520', 'end': '8651.280', 'text': 'hundred meters away, it discovered a'}, {'start': '8649.359', 'end': '8653.200', 'text': 'concealed cave emitting a pungent'}, {'start': '8651.280', 'end': '8655.040', 'text': 'stench. Black Feather entered the cave'}, {'start': '8653.200', 'end': '8657.040', 'text': 'and found two decayed snake skins'}, {'start': '8655.040', 'end': '8659.120', 'text': 'alongside a relatively fresh one.'}, {'start': '8657.040', 'end': '8660.800', 'text': 'Clearly shed not long ago. Judging by'}, {'start': '8659.120', 'end': '8663.040', 'text': 'its condition, this snake skin was'}, {'start': '8660.800', 'end': '8665.120', 'text': 'likely shed within the past 2 weeks.'}, {'start': '8663.040', 'end': '8667.200', 'text': 'Examining the dark snake skin, Black'}, {'start': '8665.120', 'end': '8668.479', 'text': 'Feather made his assessment. Although he'}, {'start': '8667.200', 'end': '8670.319', 'text': "hadn't undergone professional"}, {'start': '8668.479', 'end': '8671.920', 'text': 'certification, he prided himself on'}, {'start': '8670.319', 'end': '8673.840', 'text': 'having enough theoretical knowledge to'}, {'start': '8671.920', 'end': '8675.520', 'text': 'rival that of a novice breeder. It was'}, {'start': '8673.840', 'end': '8677.840', 'text': 'time to leave and aimed to return to the'}, {'start': '8675.520', 'end': '8679.920', 'text': 'city before sunset. Exiting the cave,'}, {'start': '8677.840', 'end': '8682.080', 'text': 'Black Feather glanced at the sun. With'}, {'start': '8679.920', 'end': '8683.760', 'text': "determination, he climbed onto Spiro's"}, {'start': '8682.080', 'end': '8685.760', 'text': 'back, and with a steady flap of its'}, {'start': '8683.760', 'end': '8687.920', 'text': 'wings, they took off towards the city.'}, {'start': '8685.760', 'end': '8689.680', 'text': 'After a dusty and weary journey, they'}, {'start': '8687.920', 'end': '8691.280', 'text': 'arrived at the Pokémon Center. Black'}, {'start': '8689.680', 'end': '8693.040', 'text': 'Feather headed straight to his room,'}, {'start': '8691.280', 'end': '8695.280', 'text': 'setting down his spatial backpack, but'}, {'start': '8693.040', 'end': '8697.200', 'text': 'refrained from resting. Seaper shed skin'}, {'start': '8695.280', 'end': '8698.800', 'text': 'would lose its freshness over time, so'}, {'start': '8697.200', 'end': '8700.479', 'text': 'it was better to submit it as soon as'}, {'start': '8698.800', 'end': '8702.160', 'text': 'possible. Black Feather approached the'}, {'start': '8700.479', 'end': '8704.319', 'text': 'self-service machine and selected the'}, {'start': '8702.160', 'end': '8705.920', 'text': 'option to submit a task. The Pope ball'}, {'start': '8704.319', 'end': '8707.280', 'text': 'containing the tail was taken by the'}, {'start': '8705.920', 'end': '8709.439', 'text': 'machine and transported somewhere'}, {'start': '8707.280', 'end': '8711.359', 'text': 'unknown. Shortly after, the machine'}, {'start': '8709.439', 'end': '8713.240', 'text': 'confirmed task completion and issued a'}, {'start': '8711.359', 'end': '8715.840', 'text': 'receipt. The task issuer promptly'}, {'start': '8713.240', 'end': '8717.520', 'text': 'transferred 180,000 league currency.'}, {'start': '8715.840', 'end': '8719.520', 'text': "Black Feather didn't bother negotiating"}, {'start': '8717.520', 'end': '8721.600', 'text': 'further. The price was fair and aligned'}, {'start': '8719.520', 'end': '8723.520', 'text': "with his expectations. Hello, I'm a"}, {'start': '8721.600', 'end': '8725.200', 'text': 'Pokémon Center appraiser. Please follow'}, {'start': '8723.520', 'end': '8726.640', 'text': 'me, said a staff member. After Black'}, {'start': '8725.200', 'end': '8729.200', 'text': 'Feather submitted the task for the'}, {'start': '8726.640', 'end': '8731.040', 'text': 'toxins, he was led to a small room. H'}, {'start': '8729.200', 'end': '8732.960', 'text': 'this is snake skin. Judging by its'}, {'start': '8731.040', 'end': '8735.200', 'text': "appearance, it's from a severer shed"}, {'start': '8732.960', 'end': '8736.800', 'text': 'within the last 2 weeks. Sir, your'}, {'start': '8735.200', 'end': '8739.040', 'text': 'collection technique is impressive. The'}, {'start': '8736.800', 'end': '8740.960', 'text': 'skin is completely intact. The appraiser'}, {'start': '8739.040', 'end': '8742.640', 'text': 'dawned gloves, carefully inspecting the'}, {'start': '8740.960', 'end': '8744.800', 'text': 'skin while offering praise for Black'}, {'start': '8742.640', 'end': '8746.720', 'text': "Feather's skill. Sir, we can offer you a"}, {'start': '8744.800', 'end': '8748.560', 'text': 'maximum of 20,000 league currency for'}, {'start': '8746.720', 'end': '8750.240', 'text': 'this snake skin. If that works for you,'}, {'start': '8748.560', 'end': '8752.399', 'text': 'we can finalize the transaction on the'}, {'start': '8750.240', 'end': '8754.399', 'text': 'spot. Black Feather nodded in agreement,'}, {'start': '8752.399', 'end': '8755.680', 'text': 'securing another sum of League currency.'}, {'start': '8754.399', 'end': '8757.520', 'text': 'Combined with the earlier payment for'}, {'start': '8755.680', 'end': '8759.840', 'text': 'the Tailow task, his earnings now'}, {'start': '8757.520', 'end': '8761.600', 'text': 'totaled 200,000 league currency. The'}, {'start': '8759.840', 'end': '8763.439', 'text': 'once thin wallet in his possession was'}, {'start': '8761.600', 'end': '8765.280', 'text': 'finally plump again. Hey, you submitted'}, {'start': '8763.439', 'end': '8767.280', 'text': 'the map he had drawn and surprisingly'}, {'start': '8765.280', 'end': '8769.040', 'text': 'earned 10 points. He was slightly taken'}, {'start': '8767.280', 'end': '8770.880', 'text': 'aback since the map he created was'}, {'start': '8769.040', 'end': '8772.720', 'text': 'merely of the outskirts of the Chunwa'}, {'start': '8770.880', 'end': '8774.479', 'text': 'forest, which had already been submitted'}, {'start': '8772.720', 'end': '8776.000', 'text': 'countless times and should hold little'}, {'start': '8774.479', 'end': '8777.760', 'text': 'value. Could it be because of that'}, {'start': '8776.000', 'end': '8779.439', 'text': 'hidden cave? The only thing that could'}, {'start': '8777.760', 'end': '8781.439', 'text': 'be considered concealed was the cave of'}, {'start': '8779.439', 'end': '8783.600', 'text': 'the Seiper place that was indeed hard to'}, {'start': '8781.439', 'end': '8786.160', 'text': 'discover unless one searched carefully.'}, {'start': '8783.600', 'end': '8788.000', 'text': 'After completing all his tasks, Hu began'}, {'start': '8786.160', 'end': '8789.439', 'text': 'browsing the exchange list and flipped'}, {'start': '8788.000', 'end': '8791.359', 'text': 'to the section designated for the'}, {'start': '8789.439', 'end': '8793.760', 'text': "alliance's inner circle. The manual for"}, {'start': '8791.359', 'end': '8795.760', 'text': 'training Carvana required 200 points,'}, {'start': '8793.760', 'end': '8797.200', 'text': 'the same as the price for Corfish. He'}, {'start': '8795.760', 'end': '8799.439', 'text': 'silently thought to himself that he'}, {'start': '8797.200', 'end': '8801.040', 'text': 'needed to work harder to earn more. Heyu'}, {'start': '8799.439', 'end': '8802.960', 'text': 'decided to deal with the Seoper he had'}, {'start': '8801.040', 'end': '8804.880', 'text': 'on hand, dawned his black robe, and'}, {'start': '8802.960', 'end': '8806.720', 'text': 'headed back to the black market, relying'}, {'start': '8804.880', 'end': '8808.880', 'text': 'on his memory from the last visit. In'}, {'start': '8806.720', 'end': '8810.479', 'text': 'the market stall area, he spent 1,000'}, {'start': '8808.880', 'end': '8812.399', 'text': 'alliance coins to rent a booth for an'}, {'start': '8810.479', 'end': '8814.399', 'text': "hour, and couldn't help but marvel at"}, {'start': '8812.399', 'end': '8815.760', 'text': 'how profitable the black market was. He'}, {'start': '8814.399', 'end': '8817.439', 'text': 'thought to himself that he should open'}, {'start': '8815.760', 'end': '8819.040', 'text': 'one of his own someday. Hey, you laid'}, {'start': '8817.439', 'end': '8820.880', 'text': 'out a plain cloth on the ground and'}, {'start': '8819.040', 'end': '8822.479', 'text': 'placed a pokeball containing the seaper'}, {'start': '8820.880', 'end': '8824.080', 'text': 'on it. Feeling it looked a bit too'}, {'start': '8822.479', 'end': '8826.080', 'text': 'plain, he added a few poke balls'}, {'start': '8824.080', 'end': '8828.000', 'text': 'containing Towo. He also spent an'}, {'start': '8826.080', 'end': '8830.319', 'text': 'additional 100 alliance coins to buy a'}, {'start': '8828.000', 'end': '8833.520', 'text': 'wooden board and wrote on it, "Seiper,'}, {'start': '8830.319', 'end': '8835.600', 'text': 'level 27, iron tail inherited 400,000'}, {'start': '8833.520', 'end': '8836.800', 'text': 'alliance coins." He intentionally priced'}, {'start': '8835.600', 'end': '8838.960', 'text': 'it this way to leave room for'}, {'start': '8836.800', 'end': '8841.120', 'text': "negotiation. Sure enough, it didn't take"}, {'start': '8838.960', 'end': '8842.640', 'text': 'long for Hey Stall to attract attention'}, {'start': '8841.120', 'end': '8845.600', 'text': 'with people stepping forward to make'}, {'start': '8842.640', 'end': '8847.600', 'text': 'offers. How about 300,000? After all,'}, {'start': '8845.600', 'end': '8849.600', 'text': 'Seaper is naturally ferocious, and'}, {'start': '8847.600', 'end': '8851.120', 'text': 'taming it will require some effort. A'}, {'start': '8849.600', 'end': '8853.200', 'text': 'person in a similar black robe'}, {'start': '8851.120', 'end': '8855.280', 'text': 'countered. After a brief consideration,'}, {'start': '8853.200', 'end': '8857.120', 'text': 'Hiu nodded in agreement. The price met'}, {'start': '8855.280', 'end': '8858.960', 'text': 'his expectations, and there was no need'}, {'start': '8857.120', 'end': '8860.720', 'text': 'to haggle over a small margin. Although'}, {'start': '8858.960', 'end': '8862.399', 'text': 'the Seer was sold, there were still'}, {'start': '8860.720', 'end': '8864.399', 'text': 'about 20 to 30 minutes left on the'}, {'start': '8862.399', 'end': '8866.080', 'text': 'rented booth. Heyu decided to wait it'}, {'start': '8864.399', 'end': '8868.720', 'text': 'out and eventually managed to sell one'}, {'start': '8866.080', 'end': '8870.720', 'text': 'tail for 90,000 alliance coins. As for'}, {'start': '8868.720', 'end': '8872.800', 'text': 'the two unsold Tailo, he sold them in'}, {'start': '8870.720', 'end': '8874.640', 'text': 'bulk to a shop. After completing his'}, {'start': '8872.800', 'end': '8876.080', 'text': 'transactions, he quickly left the black'}, {'start': '8874.640', 'end': '8878.560', 'text': 'market and returned to the Pokémon'}, {'start': '8876.080', 'end': '8880.640', 'text': 'Center. Good evening, Nurse Joy. Hey,'}, {'start': '8878.560', 'end': '8882.319', 'text': 'you greeted Joy Lynn, who was still busy'}, {'start': '8880.640', 'end': '8884.240', 'text': 'at work as he returned from the black'}, {'start': '8882.319', 'end': '8886.160', 'text': 'market. After all, building a good'}, {'start': '8884.240', 'end': '8888.000', 'text': 'relationship with Nurse Joy was always a'}, {'start': '8886.160', 'end': '8890.000', 'text': 'smart move. He then headed back to his'}, {'start': '8888.000', 'end': '8891.680', 'text': 'room, collapsed onto the bed, and fell'}, {'start': '8890.000', 'end': '8893.840', 'text': 'into a deep sleep. Exhausted from the'}, {'start': '8891.680', 'end': '8896.319', 'text': "day's activities. The following morning,"}, {'start': '8893.840', 'end': '8898.000', 'text': 'Heyu, as usual, enjoyed the free and'}, {'start': '8896.319', 'end': '8899.920', 'text': "delicious food at the Pokémon Center's"}, {'start': '8898.000', 'end': '8901.520', 'text': 'cafeteria. He contemplated his next'}, {'start': '8899.920', 'end': '8903.600', 'text': 'steps, thinking that at his current'}, {'start': '8901.520', 'end': '8905.920', 'text': 'pace, his Carvana would evolve within'}, {'start': '8903.600', 'end': '8907.920', 'text': 'half a year. However, without laying a'}, {'start': '8905.920', 'end': '8910.080', 'text': 'solid foundation before evolution, even'}, {'start': '8907.920', 'end': '8911.920', 'text': 'a Sharpedo would have limited potential.'}, {'start': '8910.080', 'end': '8913.760', 'text': 'Determined, Heyu resolved to continue'}, {'start': '8911.920', 'end': '8915.680', 'text': 'earning alliance points without slacking'}, {'start': '8913.760', 'end': '8917.600', 'text': 'off in the slightest. Approaching the'}, {'start': '8915.680', 'end': '8919.200', 'text': 'self-service task machine, he scanned'}, {'start': '8917.600', 'end': '8921.040', 'text': 'through the options only to find that'}, {'start': '8919.200', 'end': '8922.640', 'text': 'the tasks were incredibly challenging.'}, {'start': '8921.040', 'end': '8924.720', 'text': 'The ones that awarded alliance points'}, {'start': '8922.640', 'end': '8926.640', 'text': 'were either extremely time-conuming and'}, {'start': '8924.720', 'end': '8928.640', 'text': 'tedious or highly difficult, far beyond'}, {'start': '8926.640', 'end': '8930.560', 'text': 'his current level. with a furrowed brow.'}, {'start': '8928.640', 'end': '8932.160', 'text': 'Hey, you pondered. Do I have no choice'}, {'start': '8930.560', 'end': '8934.720', 'text': 'but to venture into the dangerous core'}, {'start': '8932.160', 'end': '8935.840', 'text': 'area of Chang Wa Forest and map it out?'}, {'start': '8934.720', 'end': '8937.439', 'text': "It's not hard to guess that the"}, {'start': '8935.840', 'end': '8939.359', 'text': "Alliance's purpose is to encourage"}, {'start': '8937.439', 'end': '8941.439', 'text': 'trainers to explore dangerous places on'}, {'start': '8939.359', 'end': '8943.520', 'text': "their own. Simply put, it's a strategy"}, {'start': '8941.439', 'end': '8945.359', 'text': 'that risks lives to achieve results.'}, {'start': '8943.520', 'end': '8947.200', 'text': "It's an open secret, and the alliance"}, {'start': '8945.359', 'end': '8949.439', 'text': 'provides highly attractive rewards to'}, {'start': '8947.200', 'end': '8950.960', 'text': 'entice participants. With that in mind,'}, {'start': '8949.439', 'end': '8953.120', 'text': 'hey, you decided to take on this group'}, {'start': '8950.960', 'end': '8954.800', 'text': 'task, assisting the police department in'}, {'start': '8953.120', 'end': '8956.960', 'text': 'clearing out the Wormple infestation'}, {'start': '8954.800', 'end': '8959.120', 'text': 'along the main road of Pedleberg Woods.'}, {'start': '8956.960', 'end': '8961.040', 'text': "Previously, Hiu hadn't taken this task"}, {'start': '8959.120', 'end': '8962.720', 'text': 'because it required solo completion,'}, {'start': '8961.040', 'end': '8965.040', 'text': 'making it impossible to chain with other'}, {'start': '8962.720', 'end': '8966.560', 'text': 'tasks. Once accepted, it would block him'}, {'start': '8965.040', 'end': '8968.319', 'text': 'from taking any other missions.'}, {'start': '8966.560', 'end': '8970.000', 'text': 'Ultimately, in pursuit of alliance'}, {'start': '8968.319', 'end': '8971.920', 'text': 'points. Hey, you brought his printed'}, {'start': '8970.000', 'end': '8974.160', 'text': 'resume and proof of task acceptance to'}, {'start': '8971.920', 'end': '8975.840', 'text': 'the police department. What? Even a kid'}, {'start': '8974.160', 'end': '8977.439', 'text': 'is applying now. Are we that short'}, {'start': '8975.840', 'end': '8979.200', 'text': 'staffed in the police department? A'}, {'start': '8977.439', 'end': '8981.040', 'text': 'strikingly attractive officer? Jenny'}, {'start': '8979.200', 'end': '8982.800', 'text': 'said bluntly, her tone tinged with'}, {'start': '8981.040', 'end': '8984.640', 'text': 'surprise. Hey, you pressed his lips'}, {'start': '8982.800', 'end': '8987.040', 'text': 'together, deliberately putting on a shy'}, {'start': '8984.640', 'end': '8988.720', 'text': 'expression as he softly replied, "No,'}, {'start': '8987.040', 'end': '8990.720', 'text': "Officer Jenny, I'm here to take on the"}, {'start': '8988.720', 'end': '8992.319', 'text': 'clearing task." His voice carried an'}, {'start': '8990.720', 'end': '8994.000', 'text': 'innocent and pure tone that would'}, {'start': '8992.319', 'end': '8996.160', 'text': 'naturally evoke sympathy. Having'}, {'start': '8994.000', 'end': '8997.920', 'text': 'survived the trials of drifting at sea,'}, {'start': '8996.160', 'end': '8999.840', 'text': 'hey, you had long mastered the art of'}, {'start': '8997.920', 'end': '9001.520', 'text': 'adapting his demeanor. He could quickly'}, {'start': '8999.840', 'end': '9002.800', 'text': 'adjust his expressions and attitude to'}, {'start': '9001.520', 'end': '9004.800', 'text': 'suit the preferences of different'}, {'start': '9002.800', 'end': '9006.720', 'text': 'people. This time, he chose to portray'}, {'start': '9004.800', 'end': '9008.560', 'text': 'himself as a bashful and simple young'}, {'start': '9006.720', 'end': '9010.640', 'text': "boy, hoping to catch Officer Jenny's"}, {'start': '9008.560', 'end': '9012.240', 'text': 'interest. After all, everything was for'}, {'start': '9010.640', 'end': '9014.000', 'text': 'the sake of alliance points. There was'}, {'start': '9012.240', 'end': '9016.240', 'text': 'no shame in it. Hey, you carefully'}, {'start': '9014.000', 'end': '9018.000', 'text': 'handed over his resume and proof of task'}, {'start': '9016.240', 'end': '9019.760', 'text': 'acceptance, placing them gently on the'}, {'start': '9018.000', 'end': '9022.080', 'text': 'desk in front of Officer Jenny. Only'}, {'start': '9019.760', 'end': '9024.080', 'text': 'then did Officer Jenny slowly sit down,'}, {'start': '9022.080', 'end': '9026.319', 'text': 'crossing her legs elegantly and leaning'}, {'start': '9024.080', 'end': '9028.080', 'text': 'back slightly in her chair. Her toned,'}, {'start': '9026.319', 'end': '9030.319', 'text': 'fair legs, complimented by high heels,'}, {'start': '9028.080', 'end': '9032.160', 'text': 'exuded poise and confidence, making her'}, {'start': '9030.319', 'end': '9034.160', 'text': 'quite captivating. Her emerald green'}, {'start': '9032.160', 'end': '9036.000', 'text': 'hair cascaded over her shoulders like a'}, {'start': '9034.160', 'end': '9038.080', 'text': 'waterfall, brushing against her fair'}, {'start': '9036.000', 'end': '9040.160', 'text': 'skin and carrying a faint, pleasant'}, {'start': '9038.080', 'end': '9042.080', 'text': 'fragrance. Her meticulously applied'}, {'start': '9040.160', 'end': '9043.920', 'text': 'makeup paired with her police uniform,'}, {'start': '9042.080', 'end': '9045.760', 'text': 'especially the fitted skirt perfectly'}, {'start': '9043.920', 'end': '9047.359', 'text': 'highlighted her graceful figure. Hey,'}, {'start': '9045.760', 'end': '9049.359', 'text': 'you keenly noticed the golden badge'}, {'start': '9047.359', 'end': '9050.960', 'text': "hanging on officer Jenny's chest and"}, {'start': '9049.359', 'end': '9053.040', 'text': 'thought to himself, "It seems this'}, {'start': '9050.960', 'end': '9055.040', 'text': 'officer Jenny holds a high position. As'}, {'start': '9053.040', 'end': '9056.479', 'text': 'expected, coming from the esteemed Jenny'}, {'start': '9055.040', 'end': '9058.399', 'text': "family, she wouldn't start as a"}, {'start': '9056.479', 'end': '9060.240', 'text': 'low-ranking officer. On the surface,'}, {'start': '9058.399', 'end': '9062.000', 'text': '"Hey, you feigned a nervous look," which'}, {'start': '9060.240', 'end': '9064.240', 'text': 'amused Officer Jenny. "Your skills'}, {'start': '9062.000', 'end': '9066.000', 'text': "aren't bad, but watertype Pokémon don't"}, {'start': '9064.240', 'end': '9068.160', 'text': 'seem to have much of an advantage here,"'}, {'start': '9066.000', 'end': '9070.319', 'text': 'she said, shaking her head slightly, as'}, {'start': '9068.160', 'end': '9072.319', 'text': 'if inclined to reject him. In the end,'}, {'start': '9070.319', 'end': '9073.840', 'text': 'Peu refrained from mentioning his Furo,'}, {'start': '9072.319', 'end': '9075.840', 'text': "and the task assignment didn't go"}, {'start': '9073.840', 'end': '9078.399', 'text': 'through. He had no choice but to leave'}, {'start': '9075.840', 'end': '9080.080', 'text': 'disappointed. Sigh, Corfish, and Carvana'}, {'start': '9078.399', 'end': '9082.479', 'text': 'are fairly common Pokémon in the Hoen'}, {'start': '9080.080', 'end': '9084.880', 'text': "region, but Furo is from Kanto and isn't"}, {'start': '9082.479', 'end': '9086.560', 'text': 'often seen here. Hey thought to himself.'}, {'start': '9084.880', 'end': '9088.160', 'text': 'He always liked to keep an ace up his'}, {'start': '9086.560', 'end': '9090.160', 'text': 'sleeve and this time was no different.'}, {'start': '9088.160', 'end': '9091.840', 'text': 'Fo remained his hidden trump card for'}, {'start': '9090.160', 'end': '9093.840', 'text': 'the next few days. Hey you stayed at the'}, {'start': '9091.840', 'end': '9095.520', 'text': 'Pokemon center. Aside from battling with'}, {'start': '9093.840', 'end': '9097.520', 'text': 'other trainers, he also prepared some'}, {'start': '9095.520', 'end': '9099.200', 'text': "poke blocks for future use. Few, it's"}, {'start': '9097.520', 'end': '9101.040', 'text': 'time to take on a mission. Once I earn'}, {'start': '9099.200', 'end': '9102.800', 'text': "enough points, I'll exchange them for a"}, {'start': '9101.040', 'end': '9104.880', 'text': 'Carvana training manual and leave'}, {'start': '9102.800', 'end': '9106.960', 'text': 'Pedleberg City right away. Hey, you said'}, {'start': '9104.880', 'end': '9108.960', 'text': 'to himself, taking a deep breath as a'}, {'start': '9106.960', 'end': '9110.640', 'text': 'determined glint flickered in his eyes.'}, {'start': '9108.960', 'end': '9113.040', 'text': 'After all, he still needed to collect'}, {'start': '9110.640', 'end': '9115.120', 'text': 'gym badges, and lingering here served no'}, {'start': '9113.040', 'end': '9117.359', 'text': 'purpose. His next destination was set,'}, {'start': '9115.120', 'end': '9119.359', 'text': 'Rusboro City. There, he aimed to visit'}, {'start': '9117.359', 'end': '9121.200', 'text': 'the renowned Devon Corporation, a'}, {'start': '9119.359', 'end': '9123.040', 'text': 'company specializing in research,'}, {'start': '9121.200', 'end': '9125.120', 'text': 'development, and production of Pokémon'}, {'start': '9123.040', 'end': '9127.280', 'text': "related products. However, there hadn't"}, {'start': '9125.120', 'end': '9129.200', 'text': 'been any news about Steven recently, hey'}, {'start': '9127.280', 'end': '9131.120', 'text': 'noted inwardly. He had heard that Devon'}, {'start': '9129.200', 'end': '9132.880', 'text': 'Corporation had recently developed a new'}, {'start': '9131.120', 'end': '9134.560', 'text': 'multifunctional Pokémon navigation'}, {'start': '9132.880', 'end': '9135.840', 'text': 'device. Hey, you planned to check if'}, {'start': '9134.560', 'end': '9138.000', 'text': 'there were any high-tech products'}, {'start': '9135.840', 'end': '9139.920', 'text': 'suitable for him. Moreover, Rusbor Borro'}, {'start': '9138.000', 'end': '9141.680', 'text': 'City also housed a gym, the Rusbor Borro'}, {'start': '9139.920', 'end': '9143.520', 'text': 'Gym, which specialized in rock type'}, {'start': '9141.680', 'end': '9145.120', 'text': 'Pokémon, perfectly aligning with his'}, {'start': '9143.520', 'end': '9147.280', 'text': 'interests. As Hiu reviewed the'}, {'start': '9145.120', 'end': '9149.359', 'text': "alliance's Pokedex for information, a"}, {'start': '9147.280', 'end': '9151.280', 'text': 'satisfied smile unconsciously curved on'}, {'start': '9149.359', 'end': '9153.040', 'text': 'his lips. At the edge of the Chungwa'}, {'start': '9151.280', 'end': '9154.880', 'text': 'forest, a blackhaired boy dressed in'}, {'start': '9153.040', 'end': '9156.960', 'text': 'athletic gear was sprinting at full'}, {'start': '9154.880', 'end': '9158.640', 'text': 'speed. Behind him, a pack of gray'}, {'start': '9156.960', 'end': '9161.120', 'text': 'furred, vicious wolves emerged from the'}, {'start': '9158.640', 'end': '9162.880', 'text': 'bushes. It was a group of Montana. These'}, {'start': '9161.120', 'end': '9164.720', 'text': 'pack-dwelling wolf Pokemon are the'}, {'start': '9162.880', 'end': '9166.560', 'text': 'nightmare of countless adventurers,'}, {'start': '9164.720', 'end': '9168.479', 'text': 'attacking anything that moves without'}, {'start': '9166.560', 'end': '9170.319', 'text': 'hesitation. They never relent in their'}, {'start': '9168.479', 'end': '9172.319', 'text': 'pursuit until their prey is completely'}, {'start': '9170.319', 'end': '9174.160', 'text': 'exhausted. Determination mixed with a'}, {'start': '9172.319', 'end': '9176.160', 'text': 'hint of fear and excitement flickered'}, {'start': '9174.160', 'end': '9178.080', 'text': "across the boy's face as he ran. He"}, {'start': '9176.160', 'end': '9180.319', 'text': 'turned his head and shouted, "Carfish,'}, {'start': '9178.080', 'end': '9181.920', 'text': 'use bubble beam." The sky blue beam of'}, {'start': '9180.319', 'end': '9183.840', 'text': 'bubbles sparkled in the sunlight,'}, {'start': '9181.920', 'end': '9186.000', 'text': 'radiating a rainbow of colors as it'}, {'start': '9183.840', 'end': '9188.160', 'text': 'surged toward the Mitana, successfully'}, {'start': '9186.000', 'end': '9190.080', 'text': "halting their chase. Kuroha's figure"}, {'start': '9188.160', 'end': '9192.160', 'text': 'darted through the forest, weaving in'}, {'start': '9190.080', 'end': '9193.840', 'text': 'and out of sight until he reached a main'}, {'start': '9192.160', 'end': '9196.319', 'text': 'road where he finally stopped to catch'}, {'start': '9193.840', 'end': '9197.760', 'text': 'his breath. "Star petal flower, you\'re'}, {'start': '9196.319', 'end': '9199.840', 'text': 'definitely worth the risk of sneaking'}, {'start': '9197.760', 'end': '9201.680', 'text': 'into the mighty territory," Kurroa'}, {'start': '9199.840', 'end': '9203.840', 'text': 'muttered as he slowly pulled a radiant'}, {'start': '9201.680', 'end': '9205.600', 'text': 'flower from his pouch. "Its seven petals'}, {'start': '9203.840', 'end': '9207.359', 'text': 'shimmerred with starlike specks." "To'}, {'start': '9205.600', 'end': '9208.880', 'text': 'find such a rare medicinal herb on the'}, {'start': '9207.359', 'end': '9210.720', 'text': 'outskirts of Chungwa forest was'}, {'start': '9208.880', 'end': '9212.640', 'text': 'unexpected, but it explained why an'}, {'start': '9210.720', 'end': '9214.880', 'text': 'entire pack of Menna had been guarding'}, {'start': '9212.640', 'end': '9216.960', 'text': 'the area." Kuroha\'s face flushed with'}, {'start': '9214.880', 'end': '9219.040', 'text': 'exhilaration, a bright glint in his'}, {'start': '9216.960', 'end': '9220.800', 'text': 'eyes. This starry petal flower was a'}, {'start': '9219.040', 'end': '9222.960', 'text': 'rare and valuable herb he had learned'}, {'start': '9220.800', 'end': '9225.359', 'text': 'about while studying under Madamea. It'}, {'start': '9222.960', 'end': '9227.439', 'text': 'was worth at least 200,000 le coins, yet'}, {'start': '9225.359', 'end': '9229.439', 'text': 'its rarity made it nearly impossible to'}, {'start': '9227.439', 'end': '9231.439', 'text': 'find on the market. Kuroha had no'}, {'start': '9229.439', 'end': '9232.960', 'text': 'intention of selling it. This flower was'}, {'start': '9231.439', 'end': '9234.880', 'text': 'a critical ingredient for crafting'}, {'start': '9232.960', 'end': '9236.640', 'text': 'high-grade poke blocks. Trading it on'}, {'start': '9234.880', 'end': '9238.640', 'text': 'the black market through bartering would'}, {'start': '9236.640', 'end': '9240.560', 'text': 'yield the greatest return. Carefully,'}, {'start': '9238.640', 'end': '9242.399', 'text': 'Kuroha placed the precious flower into'}, {'start': '9240.560', 'end': '9244.080', 'text': 'his spatial backpack. Although he had'}, {'start': '9242.399', 'end': '9245.760', 'text': 'slightly damaged its stem in his haste'}, {'start': '9244.080', 'end': '9247.280', 'text': 'to pick it, the harm was minimal and'}, {'start': '9245.760', 'end': '9249.520', 'text': 'could be remedied with proper care over'}, {'start': '9247.280', 'end': '9251.200', 'text': 'the next few days. Rising slowly, he'}, {'start': '9249.520', 'end': '9253.120', 'text': 'slung the backpack over his shoulders'}, {'start': '9251.200', 'end': '9255.520', 'text': 'and began walking along the outer road'}, {'start': '9253.120', 'end': '9257.120', 'text': 'of Chongwa Forest. This path was mostly'}, {'start': '9255.520', 'end': '9258.720', 'text': 'developed by the League for adventurers'}, {'start': '9257.120', 'end': '9260.319', 'text': 'venturing into the forest, but it'}, {'start': '9258.720', 'end': '9262.240', 'text': 'remained sparsely traveled due to'}, {'start': '9260.319', 'end': '9264.240', 'text': 'occasional sightings of Pokémon tribes'}, {'start': '9262.240', 'end': '9266.000', 'text': 'nearby. These were often groups that had'}, {'start': '9264.240', 'end': '9268.160', 'text': 'lost territorial disputes deeper in the'}, {'start': '9266.000', 'end': '9270.000', 'text': 'forest. Even so, they were formidable'}, {'start': '9268.160', 'end': '9271.520', 'text': 'threats to ordinary people. Most'}, {'start': '9270.000', 'end': '9273.200', 'text': 'trainers preferred to stick to safer'}, {'start': '9271.520', 'end': '9275.200', 'text': 'routes rather than take unnecessary'}, {'start': '9273.200', 'end': '9276.720', 'text': 'risks. Of course, the league had'}, {'start': '9275.200', 'end': '9278.479', 'text': 'implemented solutions to encourage'}, {'start': '9276.720', 'end': '9280.720', 'text': 'exploration, such as their map drawing'}, {'start': '9278.479', 'end': '9282.240', 'text': 'missions. Along the road stood signposts'}, {'start': '9280.720', 'end': '9284.399', 'text': 'with a phrase widely known in the'}, {'start': '9282.240', 'end': '9286.960', 'text': 'Pokémon world. True trainers are those'}, {'start': '9284.399', 'end': '9288.399', 'text': 'who carve new paths in dangerous lands.'}, {'start': '9286.960', 'end': '9289.840', 'text': 'It was undeniable that the League'}, {'start': '9288.399', 'end': '9291.680', 'text': 'excelled at inspiring the younger'}, {'start': '9289.840', 'end': '9293.359', 'text': 'generation. A hot-blooded youth might'}, {'start': '9291.680', 'end': '9294.800', 'text': 'hear this and feel compelled to brave'}, {'start': '9293.359', 'end': '9296.640', 'text': 'perilous areas, perhaps a certain'}, {'start': '9294.800', 'end': '9298.640', 'text': 'reckless boy. But none of this concerned'}, {'start': '9296.640', 'end': '9300.240', 'text': 'Caroa. His venture into the forest was'}, {'start': '9298.640', 'end': '9301.760', 'text': 'purely for profit. With such a'}, {'start': '9300.240', 'end': '9303.760', 'text': 'successful hall, it was time to head'}, {'start': '9301.760', 'end': '9305.520', 'text': 'back to the city and regroup. Tightening'}, {'start': '9303.760', 'end': '9307.680', 'text': 'the straps of his spatial backpack,'}, {'start': '9305.520', 'end': '9309.280', 'text': 'Kuroha quickened his pace. Just as he'}, {'start': '9307.680', 'end': '9311.680', 'text': 'was about to leave the forest behind and'}, {'start': '9309.280', 'end': '9314.399', 'text': 'relax, a series of frantic cries pierced'}, {'start': '9311.680', 'end': '9316.399', 'text': 'the air. Help! Help! Daddy, please save'}, {'start': '9314.399', 'end': '9318.640', 'text': 'me. Judging by the voice, it seemed to'}, {'start': '9316.399', 'end': '9320.880', 'text': 'be a little girl. Kuroba, adhering to'}, {'start': '9318.640', 'end': '9322.399', 'text': 'the principle of less trouble is better,'}, {'start': '9320.880', 'end': '9324.240', 'text': 'was about to leave when he was startled'}, {'start': '9322.399', 'end': '9326.080', 'text': 'to see a little girl running toward him.'}, {'start': '9324.240', 'end': '9327.760', 'text': 'Behind her, several emerald green'}, {'start': '9326.080', 'end': '9329.760', 'text': 'figures darted through the air, their'}, {'start': '9327.760', 'end': '9332.080', 'text': 'wings beating and kicking up gusts of'}, {'start': '9329.760', 'end': '9333.520', 'text': 'dust. As the distance closed, Kuroba'}, {'start': '9332.080', 'end': '9335.840', 'text': 'finally saw them. Clearly, they were'}, {'start': '9333.520', 'end': '9337.520', 'text': 'Venomoth, the poison moth Pokémon. He'}, {'start': '9335.840', 'end': '9339.840', 'text': 'cursed under his breath and immediately'}, {'start': '9337.520', 'end': '9341.280', 'text': 'released his FO, ready to fly away. But'}, {'start': '9339.840', 'end': '9343.359', 'text': 'then his gaze fell on the watch on the'}, {'start': '9341.280', 'end': '9345.439', 'text': "little girl's wrist, and he froze. The"}, {'start': '9343.359', 'end': '9347.120', 'text': 'girl was dressed in luxurious clothing,'}, {'start': '9345.439', 'end': '9348.960', 'text': 'and the watch was undoubtedly a new'}, {'start': '9347.120', 'end': '9351.120', 'text': 'release by the Devon Corporation, a rare'}, {'start': '9348.960', 'end': '9353.280', 'text': 'blue model worth at least a million poke'}, {'start': '9351.120', 'end': '9354.560', 'text': "dollars. Kuroba's heart skipped a beat."}, {'start': '9353.280', 'end': '9356.479', 'text': 'This little girl was clearly the'}, {'start': '9354.560', 'end': '9358.240', 'text': 'daughter of a wealthy family. A thought'}, {'start': '9356.479', 'end': '9359.840', 'text': 'stirred within him. If he could save the'}, {'start': '9358.240', 'end': '9361.439', 'text': 'girl, her parents might reward him'}, {'start': '9359.840', 'end': '9363.040', 'text': 'handsomely. Quickly assessing the'}, {'start': '9361.439', 'end': '9364.720', 'text': 'strength of the Venomoth, he determined'}, {'start': '9363.040', 'end': '9366.479', 'text': 'that although his Pokémon were somewhat'}, {'start': '9364.720', 'end': '9368.000', 'text': 'fatigued, he was confident they could'}, {'start': '9366.479', 'end': '9370.000', 'text': 'handle the situation. Without'}, {'start': '9368.000', 'end': '9372.000', 'text': 'hesitation, he shouted, "Don\'t be'}, {'start': '9370.000', 'end': '9374.240', 'text': 'scared, little one. Big brother is here'}, {'start': '9372.000', 'end': '9376.319', 'text': 'to save you." With that, he recalled his'}, {'start': '9374.240', 'end': '9378.240', 'text': 'FO and sprinted toward the girl. His'}, {'start': '9376.319', 'end': '9380.160', 'text': 'croant immediately launched an attack on'}, {'start': '9378.240', 'end': '9382.399', 'text': "the Venomoth, following Kuroba's"}, {'start': '9380.160', 'end': '9384.160', 'text': 'command. The Venomoth, already hesitant'}, {'start': '9382.399', 'end': '9385.680', 'text': 'after leaving the forest, panicked at'}, {'start': '9384.160', 'end': '9387.760', 'text': 'the sudden assault, and quickly'}, {'start': '9385.680', 'end': '9389.439', 'text': 'retreated back into the woods. Kuroba'}, {'start': '9387.760', 'end': '9390.880', 'text': 'felt a surge of joy, but kept his'}, {'start': '9389.439', 'end': '9392.960', 'text': 'expression calm as he approached the'}, {'start': '9390.880', 'end': '9395.120', 'text': 'girl. He smiled gently, patting her'}, {'start': '9392.960', 'end': '9397.120', 'text': 'head, and soothingly said, "Don\'t worry,'}, {'start': '9395.120', 'end': '9399.439', 'text': 'little one. The bad Pokémon are gone'}, {'start': '9397.120', 'end': '9401.680', 'text': 'now." The girl, tears glistening in her'}, {'start': '9399.439', 'end': '9403.840', 'text': 'eyes, tried to hold back her sobs, her'}, {'start': '9401.680', 'end': '9405.520', 'text': 'expression both stubborn and endearing.'}, {'start': '9403.840', 'end': '9407.680', 'text': "But as she heard Kuroba's comforting"}, {'start': '9405.520', 'end': '9409.520', 'text': 'words, her emotions overwhelmed her.'}, {'start': '9407.680', 'end': '9412.160', 'text': 'Tears streamed down her face like a'}, {'start': '9409.520', 'end': '9414.399', 'text': 'broken dam and she began to wail loudly.'}, {'start': '9412.160', 'end': '9416.800', 'text': 'Wa! Woo! She cried out with all her'}, {'start': '9414.399', 'end': '9419.200', 'text': 'pentup fear and frustration, her tears'}, {'start': '9416.800', 'end': '9421.120', 'text': "soaking Koroba's clothes. Kuroba gently"}, {'start': '9419.200', 'end': '9423.520', 'text': 'patted her back, speaking softly.'}, {'start': '9421.120', 'end': '9425.520', 'text': '"There, there, don\'t cry. Everything is'}, {'start': '9423.520', 'end': '9427.359', 'text': 'fine now." The bad Pokémon won\'t hurt'}, {'start': '9425.520', 'end': '9429.200', 'text': 'you anymore. The little girl clung'}, {'start': '9427.359', 'end': '9430.399', 'text': 'tightly to him, clutching the hem of his'}, {'start': '9429.200', 'end': '9432.479', 'text': "clothes as though she'd found a"}, {'start': '9430.399', 'end': '9434.720', 'text': 'lifeline, unwilling to let go.'}, {'start': '9432.479', 'end': '9436.240', 'text': 'Gradually, her sob subsided, and she'}, {'start': '9434.720', 'end': '9438.640', 'text': 'looked up at him with eyes full of'}, {'start': '9436.240', 'end': '9441.040', 'text': 'gratitude. Big Brother May is a brave'}, {'start': '9438.640', 'end': '9443.040', 'text': "girl. I wasn't scared at all, she said,"}, {'start': '9441.040', 'end': '9444.880', 'text': 'her voice trembling slightly. Kuroba'}, {'start': '9443.040', 'end': '9447.200', 'text': 'smiled, wiping the tears from her face'}, {'start': '9444.880', 'end': '9448.960', 'text': 'with a tender touch. "May?" he murmured,'}, {'start': '9447.200', 'end': '9450.720', 'text': 'startled. Before he could confirm her'}, {'start': '9448.960', 'end': '9452.560', 'text': 'name, a large group of people appeared'}, {'start': '9450.720', 'end': '9454.240', 'text': 'in the distance, rushing toward them.'}, {'start': '9452.560', 'end': '9456.240', 'text': 'Leading the group was Officer Jenny and'}, {'start': '9454.240', 'end': '9458.080', 'text': 'a stern-faced middle-aged man. The'}, {'start': '9456.240', 'end': '9460.720', 'text': "moment she saw them, the girl's face lit"}, {'start': '9458.080', 'end': '9462.560', 'text': 'up with joy, and she exclaimed, "Daddy!"'}, {'start': '9460.720', 'end': '9464.560', 'text': 'She quickly wiped her tear streaked face'}, {'start': '9462.560', 'end': '9466.080', 'text': 'and put on a determined expression. The'}, {'start': '9464.560', 'end': '9468.000', 'text': "man's face darkened when he saw his"}, {'start': '9466.080', 'end': '9469.600', 'text': 'daughter in the arms of a stranger. Who'}, {'start': '9468.000', 'end': '9471.520', 'text': 'are you? Let go of my daughter'}, {'start': '9469.600', 'end': '9473.280', 'text': 'immediately. He barked angrily. The'}, {'start': '9471.520', 'end': '9476.240', 'text': 'little girl panicked and waved her tiny'}, {'start': '9473.280', 'end': '9478.560', 'text': "arms, protesting. No, daddy. It's not"}, {'start': '9476.240', 'end': '9480.720', 'text': 'like that. This big brother saved me and'}, {'start': '9478.560', 'end': '9482.720', 'text': 'scared away the bad Pokémon. The man'}, {'start': '9480.720', 'end': '9485.200', 'text': 'froze, his expression softening as he'}, {'start': '9482.720', 'end': '9486.960', 'text': 'realized he had overreacted. I see, he'}, {'start': '9485.200', 'end': '9489.280', 'text': 'said, nodding quickly. Thank you for'}, {'start': '9486.960', 'end': '9491.520', 'text': 'saving my daughter. Norman, by the way,'}, {'start': '9489.280', 'end': '9493.680', 'text': 'Kuroba inwardly smirked but maintained a'}, {'start': '9491.520', 'end': '9495.520', 'text': 'facade of sincerity. It was nothing, he'}, {'start': '9493.680', 'end': '9497.439', 'text': 'replied modestly. I just happened to see'}, {'start': '9495.520', 'end': '9499.840', 'text': 'me being chased by Pokémon, so I stepped'}, {'start': '9497.439', 'end': '9502.000', 'text': "in to help. It's no big deal. With that,"}, {'start': '9499.840', 'end': '9503.840', 'text': 'he pretended to turn and leave. But just'}, {'start': '9502.000', 'end': '9505.760', 'text': 'then, Officer Jenny, who had been'}, {'start': '9503.840', 'end': '9507.600', 'text': 'scanning the crowd, spotted him. Her'}, {'start': '9505.760', 'end': '9510.160', 'text': 'eyes widened in recognition, and she'}, {'start': '9507.600', 'end': '9512.160', 'text': 'exclaimed, "Coroba, Officer Jun Sha, do'}, {'start': '9510.160', 'end': '9514.080', 'text': 'you know this young man?" Cenry asked,'}, {'start': '9512.160', 'end': '9515.920', 'text': 'cradling May in one arm while gently'}, {'start': '9514.080', 'end': '9517.520', 'text': 'patting her back with his broad hand,'}, {'start': '9515.920', 'end': '9519.760', 'text': 'comforting his precious daughter.'}, {'start': '9517.520', 'end': '9521.439', 'text': 'Officer Jun Sha glanced at Kuroha, the'}, {'start': '9519.760', 'end': '9523.840', 'text': 'boy she had crossed paths with once'}, {'start': '9521.439', 'end': '9525.520', 'text': 'before, and spoke softly. He came to our'}, {'start': '9523.840', 'end': '9527.280', 'text': 'station earlier, wanting to join the'}, {'start': '9525.520', 'end': '9529.120', 'text': "cleanup mission. He's a shy and good"}, {'start': '9527.280', 'end': '9531.520', 'text': "kid. I suppose you could say we've met"}, {'start': '9529.120', 'end': '9533.520', 'text': 'briefly. Senri nodded in understanding,'}, {'start': '9531.520', 'end': '9536.240', 'text': 'his weary gaze toward Kohaa, easing'}, {'start': '9533.520', 'end': '9538.160', 'text': 'somewhat. Kroa, standing not far away,'}, {'start': '9536.240', 'end': '9540.080', 'text': "overheard Officer Jud's remarks and"}, {'start': '9538.160', 'end': '9541.840', 'text': "couldn't help but chuckle to himself. A"}, {'start': '9540.080', 'end': '9543.280', 'text': 'shy and good kid. His hands had been'}, {'start': '9541.840', 'end': '9545.200', 'text': 'stained with the blood of both humans'}, {'start': '9543.280', 'end': '9547.200', 'text': 'and Pokémon, and he had even been a'}, {'start': '9545.200', 'end': '9548.800', 'text': 'pirate once. But those disgraceful'}, {'start': '9547.200', 'end': '9551.040', 'text': 'memories had long been buried in the'}, {'start': '9548.800', 'end': '9552.800', 'text': 'ocean by Madame Meta. Now he was a'}, {'start': '9551.040', 'end': '9555.200', 'text': 'direct descendant of the Alliance, a'}, {'start': '9552.800', 'end': '9557.040', 'text': 'righteous and bashful young man. Yes,'}, {'start': '9555.200', 'end': '9558.720', 'text': "that's who he was now. Kuroha kept"}, {'start': '9557.040', 'end': '9560.800', 'text': 'reinforcing this notion in his mind'}, {'start': '9558.720', 'end': '9563.280', 'text': 'after all to deceive others. He first'}, {'start': '9560.800', 'end': '9564.960', 'text': 'had to deceive himself. Officer Jun Sha,'}, {'start': '9563.280', 'end': '9566.560', 'text': "it's nice to see you again. Are you here"}, {'start': '9564.960', 'end': '9569.120', 'text': 'on a mission to clear out the Wormple'}, {'start': '9566.560', 'end': '9570.960', 'text': 'population? Karoha asked bluntly, his'}, {'start': '9569.120', 'end': '9573.200', 'text': 'curious gaze shifting to the large group'}, {'start': '9570.960', 'end': '9574.800', 'text': 'of officers behind her. After all, he'}, {'start': '9573.200', 'end': '9577.040', 'text': 'had previously applied for such missions'}, {'start': '9574.800', 'end': '9579.600', 'text': "himself. Jun Sha didn't find his inquiry"}, {'start': '9577.040', 'end': '9581.359', 'text': 'unusual and replied, "Yes, we were'}, {'start': '9579.600', 'end': '9583.120', 'text': 'initially clearing out Pokémon on the'}, {'start': '9581.359', 'end': '9584.560', 'text': 'outskirts of Pedleberg Woods, but we'}, {'start': '9583.120', 'end': '9586.160', 'text': "didn't expect Senre's daughter to go"}, {'start': '9584.560', 'end': '9588.319', 'text': 'missing, so we came here to help with'}, {'start': '9586.160', 'end': '9590.000', 'text': 'the search." A faint smile tugged at the'}, {'start': '9588.319', 'end': '9591.760', 'text': "corners of Kuroa's lips. This was"}, {'start': '9590.000', 'end': '9593.680', 'text': 'exactly the outcome he wanted. By'}, {'start': '9591.760', 'end': '9595.439', 'text': 'deliberately presenting himself as a shy'}, {'start': '9593.680', 'end': '9597.359', 'text': 'and innocent youth, he aimed to lower'}, {'start': '9595.439', 'end': '9599.439', 'text': 'others guard, earn their trust, and'}, {'start': '9597.359', 'end': '9601.120', 'text': 'adapt to his new identity more quickly.'}, {'start': '9599.439', 'end': '9602.880', 'text': 'Evidently, his disguise was working'}, {'start': '9601.120', 'end': '9605.600', 'text': 'well. At least, it had fooled officer'}, {'start': '9602.880', 'end': '9607.280', 'text': 'Jun Sha. To be honest, Officer Jun Sha,'}, {'start': '9605.600', 'end': '9609.439', 'text': "I'd like to join this cleanup mission as"}, {'start': '9607.280', 'end': '9611.200', 'text': 'well. I want to train my Pokemon, and I'}, {'start': '9609.439', 'end': '9613.120', 'text': 'don\'t even need any compensation,"'}, {'start': '9611.200', 'end': '9615.200', 'text': 'Kurroa said with sincerity, stepping'}, {'start': '9613.120', 'end': '9617.439', 'text': 'forward. Officer Jun Sha hesitated'}, {'start': '9615.200', 'end': '9619.840', 'text': 'briefly before agreeing. "All right, but'}, {'start': '9617.439', 'end': '9621.920', 'text': 'this mission is no joke. Be careful and'}, {'start': '9619.840', 'end': '9623.600', 'text': 'stick to assisting on the sidelines." As'}, {'start': '9621.920', 'end': '9626.000', 'text': 'one of the highest ranking individuals'}, {'start': '9623.600', 'end': '9627.840', 'text': 'present, along with Senri, the Sunto gym'}, {'start': '9626.000', 'end': '9629.840', 'text': 'leader, Jun Sha had the authority to'}, {'start': '9627.840', 'end': '9631.520', 'text': 'make the decision. Thank you, Officer'}, {'start': '9629.840', 'end': '9633.920', 'text': 'Jun Sha, for giving me the chance to'}, {'start': '9631.520', 'end': '9635.920', 'text': "serve the alliance. Kuroa's eyes lit up"}, {'start': '9633.920', 'end': '9637.680', 'text': 'with excitement, his face beaming with'}, {'start': '9635.920', 'end': '9639.840', 'text': 'joy. The others present looked at him'}, {'start': '9637.680', 'end': '9641.680', 'text': 'with kind smiles, seeing him as nothing'}, {'start': '9639.840', 'end': '9644.160', 'text': 'less than a well- behaved and endearing'}, {'start': '9641.680', 'end': '9645.600', 'text': 'youth. A shy, upright young man loyal to'}, {'start': '9644.160', 'end': '9647.920', 'text': "the alliance who wouldn't like him."}, {'start': '9645.600', 'end': '9650.160', 'text': 'Cradant, Carvana, come out and get ready'}, {'start': '9647.920', 'end': '9651.840', 'text': 'for battle. Kuroha released his two'}, {'start': '9650.160', 'end': '9653.280', 'text': "Pokémon and joined the Alliance's"}, {'start': '9651.840', 'end': '9654.960', 'text': 'cleanup crew and a few direct'}, {'start': '9653.280', 'end': '9656.479', 'text': 'descendants of the Alliance who had also'}, {'start': '9654.960', 'end': '9658.720', 'text': 'taken on the mission. The Wormple'}, {'start': '9656.479', 'end': '9660.319', 'text': 'population nearby was mostly weak as'}, {'start': '9658.720', 'end': '9662.640', 'text': 'they were the losers in the territorial'}, {'start': '9660.319', 'end': '9665.280', 'text': 'battles within the forest. Arcanine, use'}, {'start': '9662.640', 'end': '9667.520', 'text': 'flamethrower. Officer Jun Sha commanded,'}, {'start': '9665.280', 'end': '9669.600', 'text': 'her arms sweeping forward as an elegant,'}, {'start': '9667.520', 'end': '9672.080', 'text': 'fiery orange Arcanine leapt out,'}, {'start': '9669.600', 'end': '9673.680', 'text': 'unleashing a powerful burst of flames.'}, {'start': '9672.080', 'end': '9675.680', 'text': 'The attack instantly took down the'}, {'start': '9673.680', 'end': '9678.240', 'text': 'strongest Dusttox and beautifyly among'}, {'start': '9675.680', 'end': '9680.240', 'text': 'the Wormple group. Kuroha stood frozen,'}, {'start': '9678.240', 'end': '9682.720', 'text': 'watching the heroic and graceful officer'}, {'start': '9680.240', 'end': '9684.640', 'text': 'Jun Sha, a hint of admiration rising in'}, {'start': '9682.720', 'end': '9686.560', 'text': "his heart. Arcanine's base stats"}, {'start': '9684.640', 'end': '9688.479', 'text': 'surpassed those of the starter Pokémon,'}, {'start': '9686.560', 'end': '9690.479', 'text': 'making it truly impressive. Many years'}, {'start': '9688.479', 'end': '9692.960', 'text': 'ago, Growlithe was once considered a'}, {'start': '9690.479', 'end': '9694.640', 'text': 'legendary Pokemon. However, nearly all'}, {'start': '9692.960', 'end': '9696.800', 'text': 'Growlithe are now under the control of'}, {'start': '9694.640', 'end': '9698.479', 'text': 'the Jinny family, making wild Growlithe'}, {'start': '9696.800', 'end': '9700.399', 'text': 'incredibly rare on par with pseudo'}, {'start': '9698.479', 'end': '9702.000', 'text': 'legendaries in terms of scarcity. If'}, {'start': '9700.399', 'end': '9704.319', 'text': "you're an ordinary person and happen to"}, {'start': '9702.000', 'end': '9706.000', 'text': 'catch a wild Growlithe, congratulations.'}, {'start': '9704.319', 'end': '9707.840', 'text': "It won't be long before the Jenny family"}, {'start': '9706.000', 'end': '9709.600', 'text': "reaches out to you asking if you'd like"}, {'start': '9707.840', 'end': '9711.760', 'text': 'to marry into their family. This is a'}, {'start': '9709.600', 'end': '9713.840', 'text': 'dream for most men. While the gentle and'}, {'start': '9711.760', 'end': '9715.840', 'text': 'virtuous nurse Joy is undeniably'}, {'start': '9713.840', 'end': '9717.280', 'text': 'charming, Officer Jenny has an allure'}, {'start': '9715.840', 'end': '9719.760', 'text': 'that ignites a stronger sense of'}, {'start': '9717.280', 'end': '9721.520', 'text': "conquest, doesn't she? Of course, if you"}, {'start': '9719.760', 'end': '9723.359', 'text': "decline the Jenny family's invitation,"}, {'start': '9721.520', 'end': '9725.439', 'text': 'they will appear gracious and assure you'}, {'start': '9723.359', 'end': '9727.280', 'text': "it's no problem. But soon after, you"}, {'start': '9725.439', 'end': '9729.280', 'text': 'might find yourself forcibly conscripted'}, {'start': '9727.280', 'end': '9730.720', 'text': 'by the League and meet an accidental'}, {'start': '9729.280', 'end': '9732.560', 'text': 'demise in a battle against the'}, {'start': '9730.720', 'end': '9734.399', 'text': 'underground dark organizations.'}, {'start': '9732.560', 'end': '9736.240', 'text': 'Historically, many trainers who refused'}, {'start': '9734.399', 'end': '9738.080', 'text': "the Jenny family's offer met their end"}, {'start': '9736.240', 'end': '9739.520', 'text': 'in this manner. Vigaroth used'}, {'start': '9738.080', 'end': '9741.680', 'text': "breakthrough as Mr. After Norman's"}, {'start': '9739.520', 'end': '9743.520', 'text': 'Vigaroth defeated the final Pokémon, the'}, {'start': '9741.680', 'end': '9745.840', 'text': 'cleanup mission officially drew to a'}, {'start': '9743.520', 'end': '9747.680', 'text': 'close. Officer Jenny, with her long,'}, {'start': '9745.840', 'end': '9749.120', 'text': 'elegant strides, walked toward the'}, {'start': '9747.680', 'end': '9750.640', 'text': 'League trainers who had taken on the'}, {'start': '9749.120', 'end': '9752.399', 'text': 'mission and handed them proof of their'}, {'start': '9750.640', 'end': '9753.920', 'text': 'task completion. The group left'}, {'start': '9752.399', 'end': '9755.920', 'text': 'cheerfully, likely heading to the'}, {'start': '9753.920', 'end': '9758.240', 'text': 'Pokémon Center to claim their rewards.'}, {'start': '9755.920', 'end': '9760.000', 'text': 'Trainer Kuroha, you contributed a lot to'}, {'start': '9758.240', 'end': '9762.080', 'text': 'this cleanup mission. Consider this a'}, {'start': '9760.000', 'end': '9764.080', 'text': 'small personal reward for me. Officer'}, {'start': '9762.080', 'end': '9765.600', 'text': 'Jenny suddenly spoke, pulling a task'}, {'start': '9764.080', 'end': '9767.920', 'text': 'certificate from her pocket and handing'}, {'start': '9765.600', 'end': '9770.319', 'text': "it to him. Kuroha didn't feain modesty"}, {'start': '9767.920', 'end': '9772.560', 'text': 'or refuse. Instead, he accepted it'}, {'start': '9770.319', 'end': '9774.800', 'text': 'without hesitation, smiling as he said,'}, {'start': '9772.560', 'end': '9776.800', 'text': '"Thank you, Officer Jenny. I\'m just glad'}, {'start': '9774.800', 'end': '9778.880', 'text': 'I could help." Seeing Kuroha accept her'}, {'start': '9776.800', 'end': '9781.359', 'text': 'reward so straightforwardly, Officer'}, {'start': '9778.880', 'end': '9783.040', 'text': 'Jenny smiled in satisfaction. After all,'}, {'start': '9781.359', 'end': '9785.760', 'text': 'she disliked people who pretended to be'}, {'start': '9783.040', 'end': '9787.359', 'text': 'aloof or overly polite. And so, everyone'}, {'start': '9785.760', 'end': '9789.040', 'text': 'was pleased, and the cleanup mission'}, {'start': '9787.359', 'end': '9791.200', 'text': 'concluded successfully. Norman'}, {'start': '9789.040', 'end': '9793.520', 'text': 'approached, carrying his daughter, May,'}, {'start': '9791.200', 'end': '9795.520', 'text': 'in his arms. "Officer Jenny, this young'}, {'start': '9793.520', 'end': '9797.040', 'text': 'man saved my daughter. Why not let him'}, {'start': '9795.520', 'end': '9799.200', 'text': "participate in the gym's inauguration"}, {'start': '9797.040', 'end': '9801.200', 'text': 'ceremony? Though Norman was ostensibly'}, {'start': '9799.200', 'end': '9803.840', 'text': 'seeking her opinion, his tone carried a'}, {'start': '9801.200', 'end': '9805.680', 'text': 'strong, undeniable suggestion. Kuroa'}, {'start': '9803.840', 'end': '9807.920', 'text': 'thought to himself, as expected of the'}, {'start': '9805.680', 'end': '9810.240', 'text': 'man considered closest to the elite 4,'}, {'start': '9807.920', 'end': '9812.720', 'text': 'the final glory of normal types, but'}, {'start': '9810.240', 'end': '9814.240', 'text': 'outwardly he remained polite. Mr. Norman'}, {'start': '9812.720', 'end': '9816.319', 'text': 'traveled all the way from the Jotto'}, {'start': '9814.240', 'end': '9818.080', 'text': 'region to fulfill his duties as a gym'}, {'start': '9816.319', 'end': '9819.840', 'text': 'leader. Of course, you have the'}, {'start': '9818.080', 'end': '9821.680', 'text': 'authority to make such decisions.'}, {'start': '9819.840', 'end': '9823.680', 'text': 'Officer Jenny replied in her clear,'}, {'start': '9821.680', 'end': '9825.120', 'text': 'pleasant voice, showing no trace of the'}, {'start': '9823.680', 'end': '9827.200', 'text': 'arrogance one might expect from a'}, {'start': '9825.120', 'end': '9828.800', 'text': 'prominent family. She treated Mr. Norman'}, {'start': '9827.200', 'end': '9830.720', 'text': 'with great respect. "That\'s good to'}, {'start': '9828.800', 'end': '9832.720', 'text': 'hear. Thank you for your understanding,'}, {'start': '9830.720', 'end': '9835.279', 'text': 'Officer Jenny." Norman responded with a'}, {'start': '9832.720', 'end': '9836.800', 'text': 'smile. He then turned to Kuroha. "So,'}, {'start': '9835.279', 'end': '9838.960', 'text': 'young man, would you be willing to'}, {'start': '9836.800', 'end': '9841.439', 'text': 'attend?" Norman\'s hopeful gaze rested on'}, {'start': '9838.960', 'end': '9843.120', 'text': 'Kuroha. At that moment, little May, who'}, {'start': '9841.439', 'end': '9845.439', 'text': "had been quietly resting in her father's"}, {'start': '9843.120', 'end': '9847.359', 'text': 'arms, suddenly looked up. Her big'}, {'start': '9845.439', 'end': '9848.960', 'text': 'sparkling eyes blinked as she eagerly'}, {'start': '9847.359', 'end': '9851.279', 'text': 'stared at Kuroha looking like a'}, {'start': '9848.960', 'end': '9853.520', 'text': 'porcelain doll. "Big brother, join us.'}, {'start': '9851.279', 'end': '9855.840', 'text': 'Join us. Join us," she exclaimed in her'}, {'start': '9853.520', 'end': '9858.160', 'text': 'sweet, childish voice. Kohaa looked at'}, {'start': '9855.840', 'end': '9860.479', 'text': 'Mr. Norman and replied courteously. "In'}, {'start': '9858.160', 'end': '9862.080', 'text': 'that case, I humbly accept your offer.'}, {'start': '9860.479', 'end': '9864.240', 'text': 'Thank you, Mr. Norman, for the'}, {'start': '9862.080', 'end': '9866.399', 'text': 'invitation." "Yay!" May cheered,'}, {'start': '9864.240', 'end': '9868.319', 'text': "wriggling with joy in her father's arms,"}, {'start': '9866.399', 'end': '9870.399', 'text': 'her tiny hands forming adorable'}, {'start': '9868.319', 'end': '9872.000', 'text': 'gestures. Everyone exchanged smiles.'}, {'start': '9870.399', 'end': '9873.760', 'text': "It's hard not to be charmed by such a"}, {'start': '9872.000', 'end': '9875.840', 'text': 'cute child. On their way back to the'}, {'start': '9873.760', 'end': '9877.680', 'text': 'city, Kuroha seized the opportunity to'}, {'start': '9875.840', 'end': '9879.520', 'text': 'ask about the gym, especially since'}, {'start': '9877.680', 'end': '9881.200', 'text': 'Officer Jenny had brought it up earlier.'}, {'start': '9879.520', 'end': '9882.880', 'text': 'Not asking would seem suspicious.'}, {'start': '9881.200', 'end': '9884.880', 'text': 'Officer Jenny was happy to explain to'}, {'start': '9882.880', 'end': '9886.479', 'text': 'the shy young man. Mr. Norman was'}, {'start': '9884.880', 'end': '9888.319', 'text': 'invited by the deputy head of the Hoen'}, {'start': '9886.479', 'end': '9890.160', 'text': 'region to take up the position of gym'}, {'start': '9888.319', 'end': '9892.080', 'text': 'leader in Pedleberg City, she said'}, {'start': '9890.160', 'end': '9894.000', 'text': 'warmly. In the backyard of the Pokémon'}, {'start': '9892.080', 'end': '9895.920', 'text': 'Center, hey was focused on training his'}, {'start': '9894.000', 'end': '9897.680', 'text': 'Carvana. Ever since he returned to the'}, {'start': '9895.920', 'end': '9899.200', 'text': 'Pokemon Center a few days ago after'}, {'start': '9897.680', 'end': '9901.040', 'text': 'completing a cleanup mission, he'}, {'start': '9899.200', 'end': '9902.880', 'text': "couldn't wait to redeem the Carvana"}, {'start': '9901.040', 'end': '9904.880', 'text': "training manual. Carvana's primary"}, {'start': '9902.880', 'end': '9906.560', 'text': 'weapon was its sharp teeth, excelling in'}, {'start': '9904.880', 'end': '9909.120', 'text': 'a range of bite-based moves such as'}, {'start': '9906.560', 'end': '9910.800', 'text': 'crunch, ice fong, and psychic fangs.'}, {'start': '9909.120', 'end': '9912.560', 'text': 'Flipping through the manual, Hu'}, {'start': '9910.800', 'end': '9914.319', 'text': 'carefully devised a training plan.'}, {'start': '9912.560', 'end': '9916.000', 'text': 'Pointing at a massive rock in the corner'}, {'start': '9914.319', 'end': '9918.479', 'text': 'of the pool, he firmly instructed'}, {'start': '9916.000', 'end': '9920.880', 'text': "Carvana. Today's task is to bite through"}, {'start': '9918.479', 'end': '9922.720', 'text': 'this rock. In the pool, Carvana swayed'}, {'start': '9920.880', 'end': '9925.120', 'text': 'its body continuously, seemingly'}, {'start': '9922.720', 'end': '9926.560', 'text': 'protesting. Heyu crouched down, gently'}, {'start': '9925.120', 'end': '9928.720', 'text': 'reaching his hand into the water to'}, {'start': '9926.560', 'end': '9931.040', 'text': "stroke Carvana's rough skin, his tone"}, {'start': '9928.720', 'end': '9932.960', 'text': 'calm and reassuring. Carvana, if you'}, {'start': '9931.040', 'end': '9934.479', 'text': 'want to grow stronger, you must adapt.'}, {'start': '9932.960', 'end': '9936.399', 'text': 'Even if your teeth break with your'}, {'start': '9934.479', 'end': '9938.240', 'text': "regenerative ability, they'll recover in"}, {'start': '9936.399', 'end': '9940.399', 'text': "no time. Hey, you wouldn't go easy on"}, {'start': '9938.240', 'end': '9942.479', 'text': "Carvana's fear of pain. As his future"}, {'start': '9940.399', 'end': '9944.399', 'text': 'seafaring mount and core Pokémon,'}, {'start': '9942.479', 'end': '9946.479', 'text': 'Carvana needed to quickly adapt to the'}, {'start': '9944.399', 'end': '9948.800', 'text': 'rigors of training. Carvana let out a'}, {'start': '9946.479', 'end': '9950.479', 'text': 'small, pitiful splash of water. But'}, {'start': '9948.800', 'end': '9952.399', 'text': 'ultimately, under the authority of its'}, {'start': '9950.479', 'end': '9954.640', 'text': 'trainer, it resumed swimming around the'}, {'start': '9952.399', 'end': '9956.399', 'text': 'rock, biting away at it relentlessly.'}, {'start': '9954.640', 'end': '9958.080', 'text': 'Judging by the current pace of wear,'}, {'start': '9956.399', 'end': '9959.760', 'text': 'breaking the rock within a short time'}, {'start': '9958.080', 'end': '9961.840', 'text': 'seemed nearly impossible without at'}, {'start': '9959.760', 'end': '9963.520', 'text': "least half a day's effort. Heyu walked"}, {'start': '9961.840', 'end': '9965.680', 'text': 'over to another pond, watching his'}, {'start': '9963.520', 'end': '9967.840', 'text': 'corfish energetically training inside.'}, {'start': '9965.680', 'end': '9969.520', 'text': 'Feeling a sense of relief. Corfish had'}, {'start': '9967.840', 'end': '9971.279', 'text': 'always been highly enthusiastic about'}, {'start': '9969.520', 'end': '9973.200', 'text': 'training. Just as he was pondering over'}, {'start': '9971.279', 'end': '9974.960', 'text': 'some training challenges, a soft'}, {'start': '9973.200', 'end': '9977.200', 'text': 'childlike voice called out behind him,'}, {'start': '9974.960', 'end': '9979.359', 'text': '"Big brother, big brother, I came to'}, {'start': '9977.200', 'end': '9981.520', 'text': 'play with you." Turning around, he saw a'}, {'start': '9979.359', 'end': '9983.359', 'text': 'little girl with a ponytail. May holding'}, {'start': '9981.520', 'end': '9985.040', 'text': 'a giant stuffed toy and cheerfully'}, {'start': '9983.359', 'end': '9987.120', 'text': 'waving to him from the edge of the pool.'}, {'start': '9985.040', 'end': '9989.040', 'text': "Heyu sighed helplessly. May's family had"}, {'start': '9987.120', 'end': '9990.960', 'text': 'recently moved to Pedleberg City. And'}, {'start': '9989.040', 'end': '9992.800', 'text': 'with her parents busy settling in, she'}, {'start': '9990.960', 'end': '9994.960', 'text': 'often came to the Pokémon center to find'}, {'start': '9992.800', 'end': '9997.040', 'text': 'him. Faced with such an innocent child,'}, {'start': '9994.960', 'end': '9999.120', 'text': 'Hiu had no choice but to set aside his'}, {'start': '9997.040', 'end': '10001.359', 'text': 'training and books, taking a brief break'}, {'start': '9999.120', 'end': '10003.439', 'text': "himself. However, it wasn't entirely a"}, {'start': '10001.359', 'end': '10005.359', 'text': "bad thing. Being so young, May's"}, {'start': '10003.439', 'end': '10006.800', 'text': 'worldview was still forming. If he could'}, {'start': '10005.359', 'end': '10009.120', 'text': 'leave an important impression in her'}, {'start': '10006.800', 'end': '10010.880', 'text': "heart now, wouldn't that be? A bold idea"}, {'start': '10009.120', 'end': '10012.640', 'text': 'sparked in Hiu<unk>s mind. As someone'}, {'start': '10010.880', 'end': '10014.720', 'text': 'with memories of a past life, his'}, {'start': '10012.640', 'end': '10016.640', 'text': 'thoughts often wandered wildly, much'}, {'start': '10014.720', 'end': '10019.200', 'text': 'like the dark type Pokemon he admired'}, {'start': '10016.640', 'end': '10020.960', 'text': 'fearless, daring, and audacious. He'}, {'start': '10019.200', 'end': '10023.040', 'text': 'slowly approached, crouching down to'}, {'start': '10020.960', 'end': '10025.520', 'text': "meet May's gaze. Gently patting her"}, {'start': '10023.040', 'end': '10027.120', 'text': 'hair, he asked with concern. "May, have'}, {'start': '10025.520', 'end': '10029.200', 'text': 'you had lunch yet? Want to join me at'}, {'start': '10027.120', 'end': '10030.560', 'text': 'the cafeteria for something to eat?" May'}, {'start': '10029.200', 'end': '10032.160', 'text': 'seemed to enjoy the affectionate'}, {'start': '10030.560', 'end': '10033.840', 'text': 'gesture, lightly rubbing her head'}, {'start': '10032.160', 'end': '10036.399', 'text': 'against Hiu<unk>s hand before responding'}, {'start': '10033.840', 'end': '10038.319', 'text': 'with a smile. "Nope, big brother. I\'m'}, {'start': '10036.399', 'end': '10040.080', 'text': "here to invite you to my house. Mom's"}, {'start': '10038.319', 'end': '10042.000', 'text': 'cooking lots of yummy food for lunch.'}, {'start': '10040.080', 'end': '10043.760', 'text': 'She reached out her small hand, grabbing'}, {'start': '10042.000', 'end': '10045.840', 'text': 'one of Heiu<unk>s fingers, and started'}, {'start': '10043.760', 'end': '10047.680', 'text': 'pulling him along. Resigned, Hiu'}, {'start': '10045.840', 'end': '10049.600', 'text': 'recalled his two Pokémon and followed'}, {'start': '10047.680', 'end': '10051.120', 'text': 'May out of the Pokémon Center. As they'}, {'start': '10049.600', 'end': '10053.040', 'text': 'passed through the lobby, he noticed'}, {'start': '10051.120', 'end': '10055.040', 'text': 'several people casting envious glances'}, {'start': '10053.040', 'end': '10056.880', 'text': 'their way. Recently, the establishment'}, {'start': '10055.040', 'end': '10058.800', 'text': 'of the gym had drawn many visitors to'}, {'start': '10056.880', 'end': '10060.399', 'text': 'Pedleberg City, and prominent families'}, {'start': '10058.800', 'end': '10062.560', 'text': 'in the area were eager to pay their'}, {'start': '10060.399', 'end': '10064.640', 'text': 'respects to Mr. Norman. Unfortunately,'}, {'start': '10062.560', 'end': '10066.479', 'text': "with Mr. Chinley's steadfast pursuit of"}, {'start': '10064.640', 'end': '10068.720', 'text': "immense power. He naturally wouldn't be"}, {'start': '10066.479', 'end': '10070.080', 'text': 'held back by mundane matters. As a'}, {'start': '10068.720', 'end': '10071.600', 'text': 'result, these people turned their'}, {'start': '10070.080', 'end': '10074.000', 'text': "attention to Mr. Chinley's daughter,"}, {'start': '10071.600', 'end': '10075.920', 'text': 'Shiaoya. She often came running to me,'}, {'start': '10074.000', 'end': '10077.760', 'text': 'completely unaware of how many eyes were'}, {'start': '10075.920', 'end': '10079.760', 'text': 'watching her, and even I ended up being'}, {'start': '10077.760', 'end': '10081.359', 'text': 'dragged into this situation. Kuroba'}, {'start': '10079.760', 'end': '10082.960', 'text': 'glanced down at Shiao Yao, who was'}, {'start': '10081.359', 'end': '10084.319', 'text': 'clutching his finger tightly, and'}, {'start': '10082.960', 'end': '10086.560', 'text': 'thought to himself with a sigh of'}, {'start': '10084.319', 'end': '10088.640', 'text': 'resignation. Fortunately, these people'}, {'start': '10086.560', 'end': '10089.840', 'text': "didn't seem to harbor ill intentions,"}, {'start': '10088.640', 'end': '10091.600', 'text': 'especially considering that the'}, {'start': '10089.840', 'end': '10093.279', 'text': 'formidable Mr. Chinley was about to'}, {'start': '10091.600', 'end': '10095.200', 'text': 'become the gym leader of the city.'}, {'start': '10093.279', 'end': '10097.840', 'text': 'Beside an elegant and tranquil wooden'}, {'start': '10095.200', 'end': '10099.760', 'text': 'house, a lush bamboo grove gently swayed'}, {'start': '10097.840', 'end': '10101.680', 'text': 'in the breeze. Kuroba breathed in the'}, {'start': '10099.760', 'end': '10104.000', 'text': 'fresh air and remarked in admiration,'}, {'start': '10101.680', 'end': '10106.160', 'text': '"Mrs. Miko, you truly live up to being'}, {'start': '10104.000', 'end': '10108.240', 'text': "Mr. Chinley's wife. The harmony of this"}, {'start': '10106.160', 'end': '10110.160', 'text': 'bamboo grove and the wooden house is'}, {'start': '10108.240', 'end': '10112.080', 'text': 'absolutely stunning. Your design is'}, {'start': '10110.160', 'end': '10114.640', 'text': 'simply breathtaking." Dressed in a'}, {'start': '10112.080', 'end': '10116.000', 'text': 'simple yet elegant kimono, Miko blended'}, {'start': '10114.640', 'end': '10118.000', 'text': 'seamlessly into the natural'}, {'start': '10116.000', 'end': '10120.640', 'text': 'surroundings, exuding the grace of a'}, {'start': '10118.000', 'end': '10122.800', 'text': 'refined lady. She smiled softly, her'}, {'start': '10120.640', 'end': '10125.040', 'text': 'demeanor as warm as a spring breeze, and'}, {'start': '10122.800', 'end': '10126.560', 'text': 'replied, "Kuroba, thank you for the'}, {'start': '10125.040', 'end': '10128.080', 'text': 'compliment. Shiao must have been'}, {'start': '10126.560', 'end': '10130.960', 'text': 'bothering you quite a bit these past few'}, {'start': '10128.080', 'end': '10132.720', 'text': 'days, hasn\'t she?" Hearing this, Shiao'}, {'start': '10130.960', 'end': '10134.880', 'text': 'immediately protested, puffing up her'}, {'start': '10132.720', 'end': '10136.720', 'text': 'cheeks indignantly. "No way. I haven\'t'}, {'start': '10134.880', 'end': '10138.399', 'text': 'been bothering Big Brother at all. Xiao'}, {'start': '10136.720', 'end': '10140.720', 'text': 'Yao is a well- behaved and obedient'}, {'start': '10138.399', 'end': '10142.560', 'text': 'child." She pouted, her tone filled with'}, {'start': '10140.720', 'end': '10144.160', 'text': 'grievance. "Besides, it\'s<unk> your'}, {'start': '10142.560', 'end': '10146.000', 'text': "fault and daddy's fault for being so"}, {'start': '10144.160', 'end': '10148.160', 'text': 'busy these days and not playing with'}, {'start': '10146.000', 'end': '10150.160', 'text': 'me." She clung tightly to Kuroba\'s'}, {'start': '10148.160', 'end': '10151.760', 'text': 'finger. her small face full of righteous'}, {'start': '10150.160', 'end': '10154.160', 'text': 'indignation as she accused her parents'}, {'start': '10151.760', 'end': '10156.080', 'text': 'of their crimes. Miko frowned slightly,'}, {'start': '10154.160', 'end': '10158.479', 'text': 'ready to scold her, but Shiao quickly'}, {'start': '10156.080', 'end': '10160.720', 'text': 'darted behind Kuroba, pleading, "Big'}, {'start': '10158.479', 'end': '10163.120', 'text': 'brother, save me." While Kuroba stood'}, {'start': '10160.720', 'end': '10164.640', 'text': 'there, unsure of what to do, Mr. Chinley'}, {'start': '10163.120', 'end': '10166.880', 'text': 'entered the backyard of the gym. He'}, {'start': '10164.640', 'end': '10168.960', 'text': 'looked at Kuroba and said, "Seriously,'}, {'start': '10166.880', 'end': '10170.319', 'text': 'Koroba, now that the gym is complete,'}, {'start': '10168.960', 'end': '10172.160', 'text': "I'll be relying on you to watch over"}, {'start': '10170.319', 'end': '10173.279', 'text': 'Xiao Yao for the next few days. I'}, {'start': '10172.160', 'end': '10174.960', 'text': "remember you mentioned you're preparing"}, {'start': '10173.279', 'end': '10177.040', 'text': 'for the Alliance tournament next year.'}, {'start': '10174.960', 'end': '10178.800', 'text': 'How about a gym battle? Interested?" His'}, {'start': '10177.040', 'end': '10181.120', 'text': 'words immediately captured the attention'}, {'start': '10178.800', 'end': '10183.359', 'text': 'of all three. A spark of determination'}, {'start': '10181.120', 'end': '10185.439', 'text': "lit up in Kuroba's eyes and he quickly"}, {'start': '10183.359', 'end': '10187.200', 'text': 'agreed. Mr. Chinley, it would be an'}, {'start': '10185.439', 'end': '10189.359', 'text': 'honor to battle you. With the sound of'}, {'start': '10187.200', 'end': '10191.359', 'text': 'machinery worring to life, the match was'}, {'start': '10189.359', 'end': '10193.359', 'text': 'about to begin. The referee raised their'}, {'start': '10191.359', 'end': '10195.279', 'text': 'flag and announced the upcoming battle'}, {'start': '10193.359', 'end': '10197.359', 'text': 'is a gym challenge with the gym badge at'}, {'start': '10195.279', 'end': '10199.600', 'text': 'stake. The rules are simple. This is a'}, {'start': '10197.359', 'end': '10201.439', 'text': '2v2 switch battle. The gym leader will'}, {'start': '10199.600', 'end': '10203.040', 'text': 'send out their Pokémon first and the'}, {'start': '10201.439', 'end': '10204.640', 'text': 'challenger will choose their response.'}, {'start': '10203.040', 'end': '10206.479', 'text': 'The challenger has the right to make the'}, {'start': '10204.640', 'end': '10208.000', 'text': 'first move. During the battle, gym'}, {'start': '10206.479', 'end': '10209.920', 'text': 'leaders are prohibited from switching'}, {'start': '10208.000', 'end': '10211.920', 'text': 'Pokemon, while challengers are free to'}, {'start': '10209.920', 'end': '10213.840', 'text': 'switch at will. The match ends when all'}, {'start': '10211.920', 'end': '10215.760', 'text': "of one side's Pokemon are unable to"}, {'start': '10213.840', 'end': '10217.760', 'text': 'battle. Facing the middle-aged man'}, {'start': '10215.760', 'end': '10220.160', 'text': 'standing opposite him, Kuroba felt an'}, {'start': '10217.760', 'end': '10221.760', 'text': 'inexplicable pressure rise in his chest.'}, {'start': '10220.160', 'end': '10223.439', 'text': 'This was not only his first ever gym'}, {'start': '10221.760', 'end': '10225.520', 'text': 'challenge, but also because he retained'}, {'start': '10223.439', 'end': '10227.200', 'text': 'memories of his past life. Fully aware'}, {'start': '10225.520', 'end': '10229.040', 'text': 'of the strength of the man before him.'}, {'start': '10227.200', 'end': '10231.120', 'text': 'Known for his adaptive strategies and'}, {'start': '10229.040', 'end': '10232.640', 'text': 'relentless pursuit of power, Mr. Chinley'}, {'start': '10231.120', 'end': '10234.479', 'text': "had gained fame in Koroba's previous"}, {'start': '10232.640', 'end': '10236.960', 'text': 'life for his creative use of Pokémon'}, {'start': '10234.479', 'end': '10238.800', 'text': 'such as Slaking, Vigaroth, and Slackath,'}, {'start': '10236.960', 'end': '10240.560', 'text': 'displaying versatile tactics and a'}, {'start': '10238.800', 'end': '10242.640', 'text': 'perfectly balanced approach that left no'}, {'start': '10240.560', 'end': '10244.319', 'text': 'room for exploitation. What a formidable'}, {'start': '10242.640', 'end': '10245.920', 'text': 'opponent was his first gym battle'}, {'start': '10244.319', 'end': '10248.160', 'text': 'destined to be against such a powerful'}, {'start': '10245.920', 'end': '10249.840', 'text': 'adversary. Keeping his expression calm,'}, {'start': '10248.160', 'end': '10251.760', 'text': 'Kuroba pulled out a pokeball and'}, {'start': '10249.840', 'end': '10253.840', 'text': 'steedied his nerves. With a flash of'}, {'start': '10251.760', 'end': '10256.479', 'text': 'white light, he declared firmly, "Go'}, {'start': '10253.840', 'end': '10258.160', 'text': 'Corfish!" Chinley raised an eyebrow, a'}, {'start': '10256.479', 'end': '10260.319', 'text': 'confident smile spreading across his'}, {'start': '10258.160', 'end': '10262.319', 'text': 'face as Ursaring charged forward, ready'}, {'start': '10260.319', 'end': '10264.000', 'text': 'for battle, seeing Chinley release his'}, {'start': '10262.319', 'end': '10266.240', 'text': "Pokémon. Hey, you couldn't help but"}, {'start': '10264.000', 'end': '10268.160', 'text': 'breathe a sigh of relief. After all,'}, {'start': '10266.240', 'end': '10270.160', 'text': 'online, Chinley was famous for his'}, {'start': '10268.160', 'end': '10272.000', 'text': 'mastery of the Slaking family, known for'}, {'start': '10270.160', 'end': '10273.600', 'text': 'their versatility in combat thanks to'}, {'start': '10272.000', 'end': '10275.840', 'text': 'their unique three-stage battle'}, {'start': '10273.600', 'end': '10277.840', 'text': 'strategies. Cradon began with Harden,'}, {'start': '10275.840', 'end': '10279.680', 'text': 'strengthening itself. Heyu issued a'}, {'start': '10277.840', 'end': '10282.240', 'text': 'cautious tactical command. Shinley'}, {'start': '10279.680', 'end': '10284.240', 'text': 'smiled faintly and ordered, "Use Icy'}, {'start': '10282.240', 'end': '10285.840', 'text': 'Wind." Although Ursaring\'s move pool was'}, {'start': '10284.240', 'end': '10287.760', 'text': "somewhat limited, and it couldn't learn"}, {'start': '10285.840', 'end': '10289.200', 'text': 'many techniques on its own, Chinley had'}, {'start': '10287.760', 'end': '10291.279', 'text': 'taught it several ranged attacks to'}, {'start': '10289.200', 'end': '10293.120', 'text': "handle different situations. Cradon's"}, {'start': '10291.279', 'end': '10295.120', 'text': 'body briefly glimmered with white light'}, {'start': '10293.120', 'end': '10296.960', 'text': 'as it completed its enhancement, and the'}, {'start': '10295.120', 'end': '10298.720', 'text': 'icy wind swept over it. Though it'}, {'start': '10296.960', 'end': '10300.880', 'text': 'shivered from the cold, it took no'}, {'start': '10298.720', 'end': '10302.800', 'text': 'significant damage. "Hey, you! It seems'}, {'start': '10300.880', 'end': '10305.200', 'text': 'your Cradon has excellent resistance to'}, {'start': '10302.800', 'end': '10306.960', 'text': 'cold." Shinley remarked, still calm and'}, {'start': '10305.200', 'end': '10309.120', 'text': 'composed even in the heat of battle.'}, {'start': '10306.960', 'end': '10311.439', 'text': '"Hey, you countered." Cradant, use'}, {'start': '10309.120', 'end': '10313.040', 'text': 'bubble beam. Cradon shook off the frost'}, {'start': '10311.439', 'end': '10315.520', 'text': 'clinging to its body, opened its'}, {'start': '10313.040', 'end': '10317.200', 'text': 'pincers, and fired a barrage of bubbles.'}, {'start': '10315.520', 'end': '10318.880', 'text': 'Ursering nimly leapt across the'}, {'start': '10317.200', 'end': '10321.120', 'text': 'battlefield, dodging the oncoming'}, {'start': '10318.880', 'end': '10323.359', 'text': 'attacks as it charged directly at Cra,'}, {'start': '10321.120', 'end': '10325.359', 'text': 'preparing to use headbutt. Ursering, use'}, {'start': '10323.359', 'end': '10327.680', 'text': "headbutt. Chinley's steady voice rang"}, {'start': '10325.359', 'end': '10329.520', 'text': 'out. A milky white glow began to form on'}, {'start': '10327.680', 'end': '10331.680', 'text': 'Ursaring<unk>s forehead as it barreled'}, {'start': '10329.520', 'end': '10333.439', 'text': 'toward Craott. "Hey, you surprised by'}, {'start': '10331.680', 'end': '10335.680', 'text': 'Ursaring<unk>s quick reactions, quickly'}, {'start': '10333.439', 'end': '10337.760', 'text': 'commanded," Counter with Knight slash'}, {'start': '10335.680', 'end': '10339.520', 'text': 'quick attack. Chanley responded. Just as'}, {'start': '10337.760', 'end': '10341.680', 'text': 'the two moves were about to clash,'}, {'start': '10339.520', 'end': '10343.920', 'text': 'Ursaring suddenly veered to the side,'}, {'start': '10341.680', 'end': '10345.520', 'text': "dodging Cradon's descending pincers and"}, {'start': '10343.920', 'end': '10347.760', 'text': 'counterattacking swiftly, flipping'}, {'start': '10345.520', 'end': '10349.520', 'text': 'Cradon over from the side. Charge up and'}, {'start': '10347.760', 'end': '10351.520', 'text': 'get ready for quick attack. Chinley'}, {'start': '10349.520', 'end': '10354.080', 'text': 'ordered, "Hey heart tightened as he'}, {'start': '10351.520', 'end': '10356.640', 'text': 'urgently shouted, "No!" Cradant, use'}, {'start': '10354.080', 'end': '10358.560', 'text': 'protect quickly. Cradant, rolling a few'}, {'start': '10356.640', 'end': '10360.720', 'text': 'times on the ground, responded instantly'}, {'start': '10358.560', 'end': '10363.200', 'text': "to its trainer's command and conjured a"}, {'start': '10360.720', 'end': '10365.359', 'text': 'protective barrier. Bang! Ursering with'}, {'start': '10363.200', 'end': '10367.359', 'text': 'incredible speed collided directly with'}, {'start': '10365.359', 'end': '10369.359', 'text': 'the shield. Block it with double hit.'}, {'start': '10367.359', 'end': '10371.279', 'text': 'Hey, you commanded. Cradon swung its'}, {'start': '10369.359', 'end': '10373.120', 'text': 'pincers one after the other using the'}, {'start': '10371.279', 'end': '10375.200', 'text': "force of Ursaring's own momentum to"}, {'start': '10373.120', 'end': '10376.720', 'text': 'successfully deflect the attack. Hey,'}, {'start': '10375.200', 'end': '10378.399', 'text': 'you keenly observed that Ursaring'}, {'start': '10376.720', 'end': '10380.160', 'text': 'struggled with sharp turns. Its natural'}, {'start': '10378.399', 'end': '10381.920', 'text': 'trait was to excel at straight line'}, {'start': '10380.160', 'end': '10383.600', 'text': 'sprints and short distance maneuvers,'}, {'start': '10381.920', 'end': '10385.920', 'text': 'but it was notably clumsy when it came'}, {'start': '10383.600', 'end': '10387.920', 'text': 'to turning. Sure enough, after executing'}, {'start': '10385.920', 'end': '10389.680', 'text': "quick attack, Ursaring couldn't turn in"}, {'start': '10387.920', 'end': '10392.080', 'text': 'time to escape, and its tail was caught'}, {'start': '10389.680', 'end': '10394.720', 'text': "by Craon's pincers, eliciting a pained"}, {'start': '10392.080', 'end': '10396.720', 'text': 'cry. "Now use Aqua Jet to finish it'}, {'start': '10394.720', 'end': '10399.120', 'text': 'off." Hey, you\'s cold voice rang out.'}, {'start': '10396.720', 'end': '10400.880', 'text': 'Water surged around Cra, enveloping its'}, {'start': '10399.120', 'end': '10402.880', 'text': 'body before launching it forward in a'}, {'start': '10400.880', 'end': '10405.279', 'text': 'powerful strike at the nearby Ursaring.'}, {'start': '10402.880', 'end': '10406.800', 'text': 'Boom! Ursering was sent flying, landing'}, {'start': '10405.279', 'end': '10409.200', 'text': 'in the middle of the battlefield and'}, {'start': '10406.800', 'end': '10411.439', 'text': 'stirring up a cloud of dust. As the dust'}, {'start': '10409.200', 'end': '10413.600', 'text': 'settled, Hiu held his breath and even'}, {'start': '10411.439', 'end': '10415.200', 'text': 'Shiao Yao, watching from the sidelines,'}, {'start': '10413.600', 'end': '10416.880', 'text': 'puffed out her cheeks and focused'}, {'start': '10415.200', 'end': '10418.880', 'text': 'intently on the center of the field.'}, {'start': '10416.880', 'end': '10420.800', 'text': 'Ursering lay unconscious in the middle'}, {'start': '10418.880', 'end': '10423.040', 'text': 'of the arena, its eyes replaced by'}, {'start': '10420.800', 'end': '10425.120', 'text': 'swirling spirals. Unable to continue'}, {'start': '10423.040', 'end': '10426.720', 'text': 'battling, the referee raised a flag and'}, {'start': '10425.120', 'end': '10428.319', 'text': 'announced the result of the match.'}, {'start': '10426.720', 'end': '10430.720', 'text': 'Chinley retrieved Ursaring with a'}, {'start': '10428.319', 'end': '10432.640', 'text': 'Pokeball, recalling his fainted Pokémon,'}, {'start': '10430.720', 'end': '10434.080', 'text': 'the Croant was truly remarkable,'}, {'start': '10432.640', 'end': '10436.479', 'text': 'releasing its bubble beam with'}, {'start': '10434.080', 'end': '10438.399', 'text': 'incredible speed. Its pincers, polished'}, {'start': '10436.479', 'end': '10440.319', 'text': 'to perfection, demonstrated immense'}, {'start': '10438.399', 'end': '10442.240', 'text': 'power, and its seamless skill combos'}, {'start': '10440.319', 'end': '10443.680', 'text': "were exceptional. Kuroba's ability to"}, {'start': '10442.240', 'end': '10446.000', 'text': 'judge the flow of the battle was'}, {'start': '10443.680', 'end': '10448.000', 'text': 'astonishing, completely unlike a rookie'}, {'start': '10446.000', 'end': '10450.000', 'text': "trainer. Cenry couldn't help but praise"}, {'start': '10448.000', 'end': '10452.080', 'text': 'him, showing no signs of disappointment'}, {'start': '10450.000', 'end': '10453.920', 'text': 'despite his loss. As a gym leader,'}, {'start': '10452.080', 'end': '10455.520', 'text': "Cenry's duty was to nurture the next"}, {'start': '10453.920', 'end': '10457.520', 'text': 'generation for the league, which is why'}, {'start': '10455.520', 'end': '10459.520', 'text': "he chose Pokémon that matched Kuroba's"}, {'start': '10457.520', 'end': '10461.359', 'text': 'level. Kuroba was well aware of this and'}, {'start': '10459.520', 'end': '10463.439', 'text': 'humbly responded. Thank you for your'}, {'start': '10461.359', 'end': '10465.439', 'text': 'guidance, Mr. Cenry. But all the credit'}, {'start': '10463.439', 'end': '10467.680', 'text': "goes to Cradon's hard work. I wouldn't"}, {'start': '10465.439', 'end': '10470.240', 'text': 'dare take the glory for myself. Then'}, {'start': '10467.680', 'end': '10472.160', 'text': 'with a smile, he added, "Besides, Mr.'}, {'start': '10470.240', 'end': '10473.920', 'text': "Senry, you weren't even fighting at full"}, {'start': '10472.160', 'end': '10475.680', 'text': 'strength, were you?" Kuroba knew that'}, {'start': '10473.920', 'end': '10477.600', 'text': 'the entire battle was more of a training'}, {'start': '10475.680', 'end': '10479.120', 'text': 'session, and the vigor Senry used'}, {'start': '10477.600', 'end': '10481.120', 'text': "probably wouldn't even make it into his"}, {'start': '10479.120', 'end': '10483.439', 'text': 'second or third team. Senri smiled'}, {'start': '10481.120', 'end': '10485.520', 'text': 'faintly, thinking to himself, "Kuroba'}, {'start': '10483.439', 'end': '10487.600', 'text': "really is a promising talent. There's no"}, {'start': '10485.520', 'end': '10489.680', 'text': 'fault in his words or actions." While'}, {'start': '10487.600', 'end': '10491.439', 'text': 'the two exchanged compliments, Haruka'}, {'start': '10489.680', 'end': '10493.040', 'text': 'and Mitsuko were enthusiastically'}, {'start': '10491.439', 'end': '10495.200', 'text': 'discussing the match from the spectator'}, {'start': '10493.040', 'end': '10497.279', 'text': 'seats. Heruka propped her small hands'}, {'start': '10495.200', 'end': '10498.880', 'text': 'under her chin, her eyes sparkling as'}, {'start': '10497.279', 'end': '10501.200', 'text': 'she watched Koroba on the field with'}, {'start': '10498.880', 'end': '10503.680', 'text': 'excitement. Mitsuko, wearing a gentle'}, {'start': '10501.200', 'end': '10505.439', 'text': 'smile, encouraged her, "Haruka, you'}, {'start': '10503.680', 'end': '10507.200', 'text': 'should learn from this. This is the'}, {'start': '10505.439', 'end': '10509.279', 'text': 'first challenge match since our gym was'}, {'start': '10507.200', 'end': '10510.880', 'text': 'established, at its truly significant."'}, {'start': '10509.279', 'end': '10512.800', 'text': 'The mother and daughter focused intently'}, {'start': '10510.880', 'end': '10515.279', 'text': 'on the battle. "The next Pokémon will be'}, {'start': '10512.800', 'end': '10517.120', 'text': 'you, Vigaroth." Cenry tossed a pokeball'}, {'start': '10515.279', 'end': '10519.120', 'text': 'and with a flash of white light, a'}, {'start': '10517.120', 'end': '10521.040', 'text': 'lively and energetic Vigaroth appeared'}, {'start': '10519.120', 'end': '10522.880', 'text': 'on the battlefield. The referee raised'}, {'start': '10521.040', 'end': '10524.960', 'text': 'his flag and asked, "Will the challenger'}, {'start': '10522.880', 'end': '10526.399', 'text': 'switch Pokemon?" Seeing that Cenry had'}, {'start': '10524.960', 'end': '10528.800', 'text': 'finally sent out one of his signature'}, {'start': '10526.399', 'end': '10531.120', 'text': 'Pokémon, Kuroba grew serious, feeling'}, {'start': '10528.800', 'end': '10533.600', 'text': 'the pressure mount. "Come back, Cradon.'}, {'start': '10531.120', 'end': '10535.760', 'text': 'Carvana, get ready for battle." Kuroba'}, {'start': '10533.600', 'end': '10537.760', 'text': "decided to preserve Cradon's energy as"}, {'start': '10535.760', 'end': '10539.439', 'text': 'continuously using so many moves had'}, {'start': '10537.760', 'end': '10541.439', 'text': 'taken a toll on it. This was a good'}, {'start': '10539.439', 'end': '10543.439', 'text': 'opportunity to let Carvana adapt to'}, {'start': '10541.439', 'end': '10545.439', 'text': 'fighting on land. As expected, the'}, {'start': '10543.439', 'end': '10546.800', 'text': 'moment Carvana was released, it seemed'}, {'start': '10545.439', 'end': '10549.359', 'text': 'as though it had entered a steaming'}, {'start': '10546.800', 'end': '10551.200', 'text': 'sauna. Clearly uncomfortable, it hovered'}, {'start': '10549.359', 'end': '10553.279', 'text': 'just above the ground, trying to find a'}, {'start': '10551.200', 'end': '10556.000', 'text': 'pocket of cooler air, hoping for a hint'}, {'start': '10553.279', 'end': '10557.600', 'text': 'of moisture. Vigaroth, bulk up. Cenry'}, {'start': '10556.000', 'end': '10559.279', 'text': 'immediately commanded Vigaroth to'}, {'start': '10557.600', 'end': '10561.120', 'text': 'strengthen itself in preparation for the'}, {'start': '10559.279', 'end': '10563.200', 'text': 'upcoming clash. Upon hearing the'}, {'start': '10561.120', 'end': '10565.680', 'text': 'command, Vigaroth became even more'}, {'start': '10563.200', 'end': '10567.200', 'text': 'animated. Naturally hyperactive, it now'}, {'start': '10565.680', 'end': '10569.680', 'text': 'leaped and bounded with heightened'}, {'start': '10567.200', 'end': '10571.920', 'text': 'excitement. Carvana used Screech to stop'}, {'start': '10569.680', 'end': '10573.840', 'text': "it. Alarmed by Vigaroth's power up,"}, {'start': '10571.920', 'end': '10575.600', 'text': 'Kuroba quickly ordered Carvana to'}, {'start': '10573.840', 'end': '10577.600', 'text': 'interrupt the process with screech.'}, {'start': '10575.600', 'end': '10579.439', 'text': 'Carvana opened its mouth and let out a'}, {'start': '10577.600', 'end': '10581.760', 'text': 'sharp grading sound that was deeply'}, {'start': '10579.439', 'end': '10584.399', 'text': 'unsettling. However, Vigaroth remained'}, {'start': '10581.760', 'end': '10586.319', 'text': 'unfazed. Its muscles tensed and its fur'}, {'start': '10584.399', 'end': '10588.000', 'text': 'stood on end as if declaring its'}, {'start': '10586.319', 'end': '10589.920', 'text': 'determination to its opponent.'}, {'start': '10588.000', 'end': '10592.080', 'text': 'Gradually, a blood red glow began to'}, {'start': '10589.920', 'end': '10594.399', 'text': "emanate from Vigaroth's body, a sign of"}, {'start': '10592.080', 'end': '10596.640', 'text': 'its successful bulk up. "Carvana, don\'t'}, {'start': '10594.399', 'end': '10598.880', 'text': 'stop. Keep using screech." Kuroba'}, {'start': '10596.640', 'end': '10601.040', 'text': 'exclaimed anxiously. Carvana opened its'}, {'start': '10598.880', 'end': '10602.960', 'text': 'mouth again. this time producing an even'}, {'start': '10601.040', 'end': '10604.800', 'text': 'louder and more piercing sound that made'}, {'start': '10602.960', 'end': '10607.279', 'text': 'even Heruka in the stands cover her'}, {'start': '10604.800', 'end': '10608.800', 'text': 'ears. But Vigaroth remained undeterred,'}, {'start': '10607.279', 'end': '10610.640', 'text': 'its body fully adapting to the'}, {'start': '10608.800', 'end': '10613.200', 'text': 'disruptive noise as it maintained its'}, {'start': '10610.640', 'end': '10615.200', 'text': 'focus on powering up. Finally, Vigaroth'}, {'start': '10613.200', 'end': '10617.680', 'text': 'completed its bulk up, its physique now'}, {'start': '10615.200', 'end': '10619.439', 'text': 'visibly more robust with defined muscles'}, {'start': '10617.680', 'end': '10621.840', 'text': 'and a significant boost to both its'}, {'start': '10619.439', 'end': '10623.600', 'text': 'attack and defense. Kuroha watched the'}, {'start': '10621.840', 'end': '10626.319', 'text': 'energetic Vigaroth with a growing sense'}, {'start': '10623.600', 'end': '10628.240', 'text': 'of unease. Vigaroth used brick break and'}, {'start': '10626.319', 'end': '10630.160', 'text': 'Senry immediately commanded it to launch'}, {'start': '10628.240', 'end': '10632.080', 'text': 'an attack. With its powerful arms'}, {'start': '10630.160', 'end': '10633.840', 'text': 'supporting its weight, Vigaroth leaped'}, {'start': '10632.080', 'end': '10636.000', 'text': 'several times and landed right in front'}, {'start': '10633.840', 'end': '10638.560', 'text': 'of Sharpedo. Kuroha quickly ordered,'}, {'start': '10636.000', 'end': '10640.720', 'text': '"Sharpedo, use Aqua Jet to get away."'}, {'start': '10638.560', 'end': '10642.640', 'text': 'Sharpedo swiftly gathered water energy'}, {'start': '10640.720', 'end': '10644.720', 'text': 'and darted around the battlefield like a'}, {'start': '10642.640', 'end': '10646.880', 'text': 'speeding projectile. Kuroa continued to'}, {'start': '10644.720', 'end': '10648.880', 'text': 'direct Sharpedo to evade repeatedly,'}, {'start': '10646.880', 'end': '10650.640', 'text': 'attempting to buy time. Cenry keenly'}, {'start': '10648.880', 'end': '10652.800', 'text': "noticed the change in Sharpedo's speed"}, {'start': '10650.640', 'end': '10654.800', 'text': 'and thought to himself, "So, they\'re'}, {'start': '10652.800', 'end': '10657.120', 'text': "trying to stall and maximize Sharpedo's"}, {'start': '10654.800', 'end': '10659.120', 'text': 'speed boost ability." Vigaroth, being a'}, {'start': '10657.120', 'end': '10660.960', 'text': 'hyperactive Pokémon by nature, grew'}, {'start': '10659.120', 'end': '10662.880', 'text': 'increasingly agitated as its repeated'}, {'start': '10660.960', 'end': '10664.800', 'text': 'attacks were continuously dodged.'}, {'start': '10662.880', 'end': '10667.200', 'text': 'Frustrated by the slippery eel-like'}, {'start': '10664.800', 'end': '10669.439', 'text': 'sharpedo, Vigaroth pounded its chest and'}, {'start': '10667.200', 'end': '10671.680', 'text': 'let out an enraged roar. Regaining its'}, {'start': '10669.439', 'end': '10673.680', 'text': 'composure, Vigaroth used Rock Tomb.'}, {'start': '10671.680', 'end': '10675.439', 'text': "Following Senra's command, it summoned"}, {'start': '10673.680', 'end': '10677.840', 'text': 'Rock Energy and hurled it toward'}, {'start': '10675.439', 'end': '10679.760', 'text': 'Sharpedo. As expected, Rock Tomb'}, {'start': '10677.840', 'end': '10681.680', 'text': "restricted Sharpedo's speed, and the"}, {'start': '10679.760', 'end': '10683.840', 'text': 'battlefield became cluttered with rocks,'}, {'start': '10681.680', 'end': '10685.840', 'text': 'making it harder for Sharpedo to escape.'}, {'start': '10683.840', 'end': '10687.680', 'text': 'Seizing the opportunity, Cenry commanded'}, {'start': '10685.840', 'end': '10689.439', 'text': 'Vigaroth to charge forward with Thunder'}, {'start': '10687.680', 'end': '10691.359', 'text': 'Punch. Electricity coursed through'}, {'start': '10689.439', 'end': '10693.200', 'text': "Vigaroth's fists, crackling with"}, {'start': '10691.359', 'end': '10695.760', 'text': 'thunderous power as it surged toward'}, {'start': '10693.200', 'end': '10698.080', 'text': 'Sharpedo. Sharpedo used psychic fangs.'}, {'start': '10695.760', 'end': '10700.000', 'text': 'Kuroha ordered. Surrounded by rocks,'}, {'start': '10698.080', 'end': '10702.240', 'text': 'Sharpedo could no longer rely on its'}, {'start': '10700.000', 'end': '10704.160', 'text': 'speed to evade, so it chose to face the'}, {'start': '10702.240', 'end': '10706.080', 'text': 'attack. Keden. With determination,'}, {'start': '10704.160', 'end': '10708.160', 'text': 'Sharpedo launched a swift and fierce'}, {'start': '10706.080', 'end': '10710.319', 'text': 'strike, its pink psychic fangs glowing'}, {'start': '10708.160', 'end': '10712.000', 'text': 'brightly. However, the type disadvantage'}, {'start': '10710.319', 'end': '10714.000', 'text': 'of water against electricity gave'}, {'start': '10712.000', 'end': '10715.760', 'text': 'Vigaroth the upper hand. Sharpedo'}, {'start': '10714.000', 'end': '10717.600', 'text': 'endured the thunder punch with all its'}, {'start': '10715.760', 'end': '10719.680', 'text': "might, but Vigaroth's other fist"}, {'start': '10717.600', 'end': '10721.920', 'text': 'followed up with another attack. Cenry'}, {'start': '10719.680', 'end': '10724.000', 'text': 'confidently shouted, "Vigaroth, use'}, {'start': '10721.920', 'end': '10725.920', 'text': 'brick break." Vigaroth\'s second punch'}, {'start': '10724.000', 'end': '10728.160', 'text': 'struck Sharpedo squarely, sending it'}, {'start': '10725.920', 'end': '10730.399', 'text': 'flying across the battlefield. Bang!'}, {'start': '10728.160', 'end': '10731.840', 'text': 'Sharpedo struggled to rise with its last'}, {'start': '10730.399', 'end': '10734.479', 'text': 'ounce of strength, but ultimately'}, {'start': '10731.840', 'end': '10735.920', 'text': 'collapsed, its eyes swirling in defeat.'}, {'start': '10734.479', 'end': '10737.920', 'text': 'The referee promptly announced,'}, {'start': '10735.920', 'end': '10739.760', 'text': '"Sharpedo is unable to battle."'}, {'start': '10737.920', 'end': '10741.920', 'text': '"Challenger, please release your second'}, {'start': '10739.760', 'end': '10743.600', 'text': 'Pokémon." Kuroa stared blankly at the'}, {'start': '10741.920', 'end': '10745.840', 'text': 'scene, recalling Sharpedo to its'}, {'start': '10743.600', 'end': '10748.080', 'text': 'Pokeball. He murmured softly. "You did'}, {'start': '10745.840', 'end': '10749.760', 'text': "your best, Sharpedo. Don't worry, I"}, {'start': '10748.080', 'end': '10751.920', 'text': 'won\'t let your efforts go to waste."'}, {'start': '10749.760', 'end': '10754.000', 'text': 'Taking a deep breath, Karoha fixed his'}, {'start': '10751.920', 'end': '10756.000', 'text': 'gaze on Vigaroth, narrowing his eyes as'}, {'start': '10754.000', 'end': '10757.760', 'text': 'he slowly reached for another pokeball.'}, {'start': '10756.000', 'end': '10759.920', 'text': 'With a flash of white light, Cradon'}, {'start': '10757.760', 'end': '10762.160', 'text': "appeared once more. Cradant, he'll count"}, {'start': '10759.920', 'end': '10764.319', 'text': 'on you again. The freshly revitalized'}, {'start': '10762.160', 'end': '10766.640', 'text': 'Cradon raised its pincers and let out a'}, {'start': '10764.319', 'end': '10768.800', 'text': 'spirited cry. Showing no hesitation, it'}, {'start': '10766.640', 'end': '10770.720', 'text': 'attacked with bubble beam. Cradon opened'}, {'start': '10768.800', 'end': '10772.479', 'text': 'its pincers, releasing a stream of'}, {'start': '10770.720', 'end': '10774.960', 'text': 'bubbles that sparkled as they surged'}, {'start': '10772.479', 'end': '10777.040', 'text': 'toward Vigaroth. Vigaroth, however,'}, {'start': '10774.960', 'end': '10778.720', 'text': 'stood its ground, crossing its arms in'}, {'start': '10777.040', 'end': '10780.479', 'text': 'front of its body to absorb the hit'}, {'start': '10778.720', 'end': '10783.200', 'text': 'without flinching. Senri commanded'}, {'start': '10780.479', 'end': '10784.960', 'text': 'decisively, "Use Shadow Ball." Shien Lee'}, {'start': '10783.200', 'end': '10786.720', 'text': 'crossed his arms, commanding the battle'}, {'start': '10784.960', 'end': '10788.800', 'text': 'with precision. Although normal type'}, {'start': '10786.720', 'end': '10790.399', 'text': 'Pokémon typically lack type advantage,'}, {'start': '10788.800', 'end': '10792.640', 'text': 'their diverse move pool made them'}, {'start': '10790.399', 'end': '10794.479', 'text': 'formidable opponents. Slaking formed a'}, {'start': '10792.640', 'end': '10796.080', 'text': 'dark energy sphere in its hands and'}, {'start': '10794.479', 'end': '10798.000', 'text': 'hurled it like a basketball,'}, {'start': '10796.080', 'end': '10799.840', 'text': 'transforming it into a meteor aimed'}, {'start': '10798.000', 'end': '10801.840', 'text': 'straight at Craott. Witnessing the'}, {'start': '10799.840', 'end': '10804.479', 'text': 'immense power of the attack, Hey, you'}, {'start': '10801.840', 'end': '10807.040', 'text': 'felt uneasy and quickly shouted, "No,'}, {'start': '10804.479', 'end': '10808.800', 'text': 'Cra, use protect." A protective barrier'}, {'start': '10807.040', 'end': '10810.880', 'text': 'quickly materialized, but the shadow'}, {'start': '10808.800', 'end': '10812.560', 'text': 'balls force was overwhelming, causing a'}, {'start': '10810.880', 'end': '10814.399', 'text': 'thick plume of smoke to engulf the'}, {'start': '10812.560', 'end': '10816.800', 'text': 'battlefield. Use flamethrower'}, {'start': '10814.399', 'end': '10818.800', 'text': 'immediately and sweep the field. Shien'}, {'start': '10816.800', 'end': '10820.800', 'text': 'ordered decisively. A column of fire'}, {'start': '10818.800', 'end': '10822.560', 'text': 'roared across the arena. And from within'}, {'start': '10820.800', 'end': '10825.120', 'text': 'the smoke came the anguished cries of'}, {'start': '10822.560', 'end': '10827.359', 'text': 'Craott. Hey, you growing anxious,'}, {'start': '10825.120', 'end': '10829.520', 'text': 'quickly commanded, "Cra, surround'}, {'start': '10827.359', 'end': '10831.520', 'text': 'yourself with water to block the flames.'}, {'start': '10829.520', 'end': '10833.920', 'text': 'The sound of sizzling filled the air as'}, {'start': '10831.520', 'end': '10835.760', 'text': 'water met heat, creating dense steam.'}, {'start': '10833.920', 'end': '10837.760', 'text': 'Hey, you wiped non-existent sweat from'}, {'start': '10835.760', 'end': '10839.840', 'text': 'his brow, the pressure mounting in his'}, {'start': '10837.760', 'end': '10841.760', 'text': 'heart. As he stood frozen, unsure of'}, {'start': '10839.840', 'end': '10843.600', 'text': 'what to do next, the smoke began to'}, {'start': '10841.760', 'end': '10846.080', 'text': 'clear. In the center of the battlefield'}, {'start': '10843.600', 'end': '10848.080', 'text': 'stood Kraant, battered but resilient.'}, {'start': '10846.080', 'end': '10850.560', 'text': 'Though its body bore numerous burns and'}, {'start': '10848.080', 'end': '10852.960', 'text': 'scars, its sturdy form and intact claws'}, {'start': '10850.560', 'end': '10855.040', 'text': "radiated determination. Just as Hiu's"}, {'start': '10852.960', 'end': '10856.720', 'text': "worry deepened, Cradon's body began to"}, {'start': '10855.040', 'end': '10859.120', 'text': 'emit a dazzling white light, the'}, {'start': '10856.720', 'end': '10861.200', 'text': 'unmistakable glow of evolution. Heyu was'}, {'start': '10859.120', 'end': '10863.279', 'text': 'stunned, but his shock quickly turned to'}, {'start': '10861.200', 'end': '10865.279', 'text': 'elation. Shien Lee, slightly taken'}, {'start': '10863.279', 'end': '10867.040', 'text': 'aback, immediately commanded Slaking to'}, {'start': '10865.279', 'end': '10868.240', 'text': 'cease its attacks, adhering to the'}, {'start': '10867.040', 'end': '10869.760', 'text': "league's rules that prohibited"}, {'start': '10868.240', 'end': '10871.920', 'text': "interference during a Pokemon's"}, {'start': '10869.760', 'end': '10873.600', 'text': 'evolution. From the stands, Xiao Yao'}, {'start': '10871.920', 'end': '10875.520', 'text': 'leaped to her feet, clapping and'}, {'start': '10873.600', 'end': '10877.359', 'text': 'cheering with excitement. Her earlier'}, {'start': '10875.520', 'end': '10879.120', 'text': 'fears of her big brother losing were now'}, {'start': '10877.359', 'end': '10881.120', 'text': 'replaced with hope for a miraculous'}, {'start': '10879.120', 'end': '10883.359', 'text': 'comeback. "Big brother, you can do it!'}, {'start': '10881.120', 'end': '10885.760', 'text': 'Beat dad!" she shouted in her innocent,'}, {'start': '10883.359', 'end': '10887.600', 'text': "youthful voice. She Lee's mouth twitched"}, {'start': '10885.760', 'end': '10889.680', 'text': 'slightly at her words, feeling a small'}, {'start': '10887.600', 'end': '10891.760', 'text': 'part of his composure crack. Time seemed'}, {'start': '10889.680', 'end': '10894.240', 'text': 'to slow as the radiant light dimmed,'}, {'start': '10891.760', 'end': '10896.240', 'text': 'revealing a majestic Croant. Now evolved'}, {'start': '10894.240', 'end': '10898.399', 'text': 'into a fearsome and striking figure.'}, {'start': '10896.240', 'end': '10900.240', 'text': 'Cradant stood proudly, its head adorned'}, {'start': '10898.399', 'end': '10902.560', 'text': 'with a five-point star and its claws'}, {'start': '10900.240', 'end': '10904.240', 'text': 'more imposing than ever. Cradant: Hey,'}, {'start': '10902.560', 'end': '10906.720', 'text': 'you exclaimed in delight. The newly'}, {'start': '10904.240', 'end': '10908.800', 'text': 'evolved Pokémon let out a powerful cry,'}, {'start': '10906.720', 'end': '10910.720', 'text': 'swinging its massive claws with force.'}, {'start': '10908.800', 'end': '10912.319', 'text': 'In the faint motion of its claws, a'}, {'start': '10910.720', 'end': '10914.720', 'text': 'shimmering image of a razor shell'}, {'start': '10912.319', 'end': '10916.399', 'text': "technique emerged. It's razor shell."}, {'start': '10914.720', 'end': '10918.720', 'text': 'Hey, you exclaimed with excitement.'}, {'start': '10916.399', 'end': '10921.200', 'text': 'Razor shell croant charge in for close'}, {'start': '10918.720', 'end': '10923.200', 'text': "combat. Heyu's confidence surged as he"}, {'start': '10921.200', 'end': '10925.600', 'text': 'directed his Pokemon into the fray. With'}, {'start': '10923.200', 'end': '10927.520', 'text': 'its 120 base attack power combined with'}, {'start': '10925.600', 'end': '10929.120', 'text': 'its adaptability ability and same type'}, {'start': '10927.520', 'end': '10930.880', 'text': 'attack bonus, this move would be'}, {'start': '10929.120', 'end': '10932.880', 'text': 'devastating. Though not as iconic as'}, {'start': '10930.880', 'end': '10935.439', 'text': 'crabhammer, razor shell strength was'}, {'start': '10932.880', 'end': '10937.359', 'text': 'undeniable. Slaking use outrage.'}, {'start': '10935.439', 'end': '10939.359', 'text': 'Chianley issued his final command.'}, {'start': '10937.359', 'end': '10941.040', 'text': 'Despite the reckless nature of outrage,'}, {'start': '10939.359', 'end': '10943.279', 'text': 'which would leave Slaking in a confused'}, {'start': '10941.040', 'end': '10945.359', 'text': "state, Chiian Lee's decisiveness as a"}, {'start': '10943.279', 'end': '10947.439', 'text': 'gym leader was unwavering. Cradant'}, {'start': '10945.359', 'end': '10949.439', 'text': 'surged forward, its claws brimming with'}, {'start': '10947.439', 'end': '10951.600', 'text': 'water energy, attacking Slaking with'}, {'start': '10949.439', 'end': '10953.520', 'text': 'relentless force. Each swing was packed'}, {'start': '10951.600', 'end': '10955.200', 'text': 'with immense power and razor-sharp'}, {'start': '10953.520', 'end': '10957.600', 'text': 'precision, pushing Slaking to its'}, {'start': '10955.200', 'end': '10959.840', 'text': 'limits. Slaking retaliated with wild,'}, {'start': '10957.600', 'end': '10961.920', 'text': 'unrestrained fury, its attacks growing'}, {'start': '10959.840', 'end': '10963.760', 'text': 'more ferocious with each strike. It'}, {'start': '10961.920', 'end': '10966.000', 'text': 'fought with no regard for defense.'}, {'start': '10963.760', 'end': '10968.000', 'text': 'Driven solely by its desire for victory'}, {'start': '10966.000', 'end': '10969.439', 'text': 'and the thrill of battle. Pain was no'}, {'start': '10968.000', 'end': '10971.600', 'text': 'longer a factor. It was consumed'}, {'start': '10969.439', 'end': '10973.600', 'text': 'entirely by its fighting spirit. This'}, {'start': '10971.600', 'end': '10975.680', 'text': 'intense and heartpounding closearters'}, {'start': '10973.600', 'end': '10977.359', 'text': "clash reached its climax with Cradon's"}, {'start': '10975.680', 'end': '10979.279', 'text': 'triumphant roar. The battered and'}, {'start': '10977.359', 'end': '10981.439', 'text': 'exhausted slaking finally collapsed'}, {'start': '10979.279', 'end': '10983.680', 'text': 'while the panting but victorious Cradon'}, {'start': '10981.439', 'end': '10985.680', 'text': 'stood tall, its five-point star gleaming'}, {'start': '10983.680', 'end': '10987.760', 'text': "brilliantly under the arena's lights."}, {'start': '10985.680', 'end': '10989.920', 'text': 'The hyperactive ape lost its ability to'}, {'start': '10987.760', 'end': '10992.160', 'text': 'battle and the croant claimed victory.'}, {'start': '10989.920', 'end': '10994.000', 'text': 'Challenger Kuroba wins. The referee'}, {'start': '10992.160', 'end': '10995.840', 'text': 'raised the red flag high, clearly'}, {'start': '10994.000', 'end': '10997.600', 'text': 'announcing the result. Kuroba looked at'}, {'start': '10995.840', 'end': '11000.000', 'text': 'Cradon with relief and said with a'}, {'start': '10997.600', 'end': '11002.080', 'text': 'smile, "You did great, Croat. Come back'}, {'start': '11000.000', 'end': '11003.680', 'text': 'and rest well. He took out his Pokedex'}, {'start': '11002.080', 'end': '11005.680', 'text': 'from his pocket and with a beeping'}, {'start': '11003.680', 'end': '11008.160', 'text': "sound, Kraon's information appeared on"}, {'start': '11005.680', 'end': '11010.240', 'text': 'the screen. Cradon, the rogue Pokemon,'}, {'start': '11008.160', 'end': '11012.240', 'text': 'water and dark type, the evolved form of'}, {'start': '11010.240', 'end': '11014.319', 'text': 'Corfish. It has a violent temperament'}, {'start': '11012.240', 'end': '11016.479', 'text': 'and often starts fights for no reason.'}, {'start': '11014.319', 'end': '11018.640', 'text': 'No other life forms inhabit the ponds it'}, {'start': '11016.479', 'end': '11021.120', 'text': 'resides in, eventually turning them into'}, {'start': '11018.640', 'end': '11023.120', 'text': 'desolate places, the Pokedex explained.'}, {'start': '11021.120', 'end': '11025.680', 'text': "It further noted Cradon's ability as"}, {'start': '11023.120', 'end': '11029.359', 'text': 'adaptability, its gender as male, height'}, {'start': '11025.680', 'end': '11031.439', 'text': 'at 1.3 m, and weight at 40 kg. All its'}, {'start': '11029.359', 'end': '11033.520', 'text': 'stats were far superior to its peers,'}, {'start': '11031.439', 'end': '11035.439', 'text': 'indicating exceptional development. The'}, {'start': '11033.520', 'end': '11038.319', 'text': 'moves it had mastered included swift,'}, {'start': '11035.439', 'end': '11041.040', 'text': 'vice grip, lear, bubble beam, harden,'}, {'start': '11038.319', 'end': '11043.520', 'text': 'bubble, protect, double hit, knockoff,'}, {'start': '11041.040', 'end': '11045.439', 'text': 'night slash, razor shell, water jet, and'}, {'start': '11043.520', 'end': '11047.760', 'text': 'dragon dance. Looking at the information'}, {'start': '11045.439', 'end': '11049.760', 'text': 'displayed on the Pokedex, Koba side with'}, {'start': '11047.760', 'end': '11051.439', 'text': "emotion. It's been a year since we met,"}, {'start': '11049.760', 'end': '11052.960', 'text': "and you've finally evolved. That"}, {'start': '11051.439', 'end': '11054.800', 'text': 'five-point star of yours looks pretty'}, {'start': '11052.960', 'end': '11056.800', 'text': "good. While others might find Kraon's"}, {'start': '11054.800', 'end': '11058.880', 'text': 'appearance intimidating, to Kuroba it'}, {'start': '11056.800', 'end': '11060.800', 'text': 'was the coolest Pokémon of all. At that'}, {'start': '11058.880', 'end': '11062.880', 'text': 'moment, Cenry approached slowly with a'}, {'start': '11060.800', 'end': '11064.960', 'text': 'smile and said, "Congratulations,'}, {'start': '11062.880', 'end': '11067.040', 'text': 'Kuroba. This is proof of your victory'}, {'start': '11064.960', 'end': '11068.800', 'text': 'over meth balance badge." Kuroba'}, {'start': '11067.040', 'end': '11070.960', 'text': 'accepted the badge with both hands,'}, {'start': '11068.800', 'end': '11072.720', 'text': 'feeling a surge of joy in his heart. As'}, {'start': '11070.960', 'end': '11074.399', 'text': 'Cenry observed the talented young man'}, {'start': '11072.720', 'end': '11076.160', 'text': 'before him, he grew increasingly'}, {'start': '11074.399', 'end': '11078.160', 'text': 'impressed and felt compelled to share'}, {'start': '11076.160', 'end': '11079.600', 'text': 'some advice. As a gym leader, the'}, {'start': '11078.160', 'end': '11081.120', 'text': 'message I want to convey to challengers'}, {'start': '11079.600', 'end': '11082.720', 'text': 'is the importance of balanced'}, {'start': '11081.120', 'end': '11084.240', 'text': 'development. While most people would'}, {'start': '11082.720', 'end': '11086.240', 'text': 'advise focusing on strengths and'}, {'start': '11084.240', 'end': '11088.240', 'text': 'avoiding weaknesses, I personally prefer'}, {'start': '11086.240', 'end': '11090.160', 'text': 'to train Pokemon in a balanced way. By'}, {'start': '11088.240', 'end': '11092.000', 'text': "honing a Pokémon's weaknesses to match"}, {'start': '11090.160', 'end': '11094.479', 'text': 'the level of its strengths, it becomes'}, {'start': '11092.000', 'end': '11096.800', 'text': "flawless and invincible. Senre's words"}, {'start': '11094.479', 'end': '11098.399', 'text': 'deeply resonated with Koba. Just then,'}, {'start': '11096.800', 'end': '11100.640', 'text': 'May came running over with her short'}, {'start': '11098.399', 'end': '11102.960', 'text': 'legs, exclaiming excitedly, "Big'}, {'start': '11100.640', 'end': '11105.040', 'text': 'brother, big brother, you won. You'}, {'start': '11102.960', 'end': '11106.880', 'text': 'actually beat my dad so amazing." Her'}, {'start': '11105.040', 'end': '11108.960', 'text': 'bright sparkling eyes blinked with'}, {'start': '11106.880', 'end': '11110.319', 'text': 'admiration as she looked at Kuroba. He'}, {'start': '11108.960', 'end': '11111.920', 'text': "couldn't help but think to himself with"}, {'start': '11110.319', 'end': '11113.760', 'text': 'a ry smile that this little girl'}, {'start': '11111.920', 'end': '11115.840', 'text': 'probably believed he had truly defeated'}, {'start': '11113.760', 'end': '11117.680', 'text': 'Senry, not realizing that it was just a'}, {'start': '11115.840', 'end': '11119.760', 'text': 'challenge match, essentially a training'}, {'start': '11117.680', 'end': '11121.680', 'text': 'session. If it were a real battle with'}, {'start': '11119.760', 'end': '11123.760', 'text': 'Senri strength, only the elite form'}, {'start': '11121.680', 'end': '11125.760', 'text': 'might stand a chance against him. Cenry,'}, {'start': '11123.760', 'end': '11127.600', 'text': 'standing nearby, felt a bit awkward.'}, {'start': '11125.760', 'end': '11128.880', 'text': 'Watching his daughter celebrate Koroba'}, {'start': '11127.600', 'end': '11130.640', 'text': 'without sparing him a glance for'}, {'start': '11128.880', 'end': '11132.560', 'text': 'comfort. He maintained a smile on the'}, {'start': '11130.640', 'end': '11134.640', 'text': 'surface, but was bleeding inside.'}, {'start': '11132.560', 'end': '11136.880', 'text': 'Kuroba, dedicating yourself fully to the'}, {'start': '11134.640', 'end': '11138.080', 'text': 'path of Pokémon is a tough journey. I'}, {'start': '11136.880', 'end': '11139.760', 'text': 'hope to see you on the stage of the'}, {'start': '11138.080', 'end': '11142.240', 'text': 'league tournament in the future, Henry'}, {'start': '11139.760', 'end': '11144.160', 'text': 'said earnestly, bowing deeply, Kuroba'}, {'start': '11142.240', 'end': '11146.720', 'text': 'responded. Thank you for your guidance,'}, {'start': '11144.160', 'end': '11148.240', 'text': "Mr. Henry. Henry nodded. You're welcome."}, {'start': '11146.720', 'end': '11150.399', 'text': "Don't forget to register at the gym's"}, {'start': '11148.240', 'end': '11152.319', 'text': 'front desk before you leave. With that,'}, {'start': '11150.399', 'end': '11154.240', 'text': 'Cenry gave May a few brief instructions'}, {'start': '11152.319', 'end': '11156.080', 'text': 'before turning to leave. The newly built'}, {'start': '11154.240', 'end': '11158.080', 'text': 'gym required a lot of administrative'}, {'start': '11156.080', 'end': '11160.319', 'text': 'work, leaving the battle obsessed'}, {'start': '11158.080', 'end': '11162.399', 'text': 'somewhat overwhelmed. Congratulations,'}, {'start': '11160.319', 'end': '11164.000', 'text': 'trainer Kuroba. Your battle record and'}, {'start': '11162.399', 'end': '11166.080', 'text': "video have been uploaded to the league's"}, {'start': '11164.000', 'end': '11168.479', 'text': 'database. You can access them anytime'}, {'start': '11166.080', 'end': '11169.840', 'text': 'through your trainer ID or Pokedex, a'}, {'start': '11168.479', 'end': '11171.520', 'text': 'staff member informed him. The'}, {'start': '11169.840', 'end': '11173.520', 'text': 'receptionist briefly confirmed the'}, {'start': '11171.520', 'end': '11175.600', 'text': 'situation and then respectfully spoke.'}, {'start': '11173.520', 'end': '11177.600', 'text': 'Koba raised the badge high and under the'}, {'start': '11175.600', 'end': '11179.439', 'text': 'light, the scales emblem emitted a'}, {'start': '11177.600', 'end': '11181.120', 'text': 'captivating glow. The challenge league'}, {'start': '11179.439', 'end': '11182.800', 'text': 'required collecting eight badges, but'}, {'start': '11181.120', 'end': '11185.040', 'text': 'the Hoen League had far more than eight'}, {'start': '11182.800', 'end': '11187.040', 'text': 'gyms there could be over 20. Among these'}, {'start': '11185.040', 'end': '11188.960', 'text': 'gyms, some were officially recognized,'}, {'start': '11187.040', 'end': '11191.040', 'text': 'while others were unofficial, run by'}, {'start': '11188.960', 'end': '11192.640', 'text': 'private individuals. Leaving the gym,'}, {'start': '11191.040', 'end': '11194.640', 'text': 'Kuroba hurried toward the Pokémon'}, {'start': '11192.640', 'end': '11196.640', 'text': 'Center. Luckily, the two buildings were'}, {'start': '11194.640', 'end': '11198.880', 'text': 'not far apart, both located in the city'}, {'start': '11196.640', 'end': '11200.640', 'text': 'center. Kuroba politely addressed nurse'}, {'start': '11198.880', 'end': '11202.399', 'text': 'Joy. Thank you for your help. His'}, {'start': '11200.640', 'end': '11204.399', 'text': 'Carvana had just been severely injured'}, {'start': '11202.399', 'end': '11206.800', 'text': 'by a vigoroth and remained unconscious'}, {'start': '11204.399', 'end': '11208.720', 'text': 'inside its pokeball. His crot, though'}, {'start': '11206.800', 'end': '11210.640', 'text': 'only lightly injured, had recently'}, {'start': '11208.720', 'end': '11212.880', 'text': 'evolved and needed time to adjust to its'}, {'start': '11210.640', 'end': '11214.720', 'text': 'new body. Thus, he decided to entrust'}, {'start': '11212.880', 'end': '11216.800', 'text': 'them both to Nurse Joy for treatment.'}, {'start': '11214.720', 'end': '11218.880', 'text': '"Don\'t worry, Kuroba. Your Pokémon are'}, {'start': '11216.800', 'end': '11221.040', 'text': 'in good hands," Nurse Joy Lynn said'}, {'start': '11218.880', 'end': '11223.279', 'text': 'gently. Beside her, a chance he clapped'}, {'start': '11221.040', 'end': '11225.200', 'text': 'its tiny hands, seemingly offering its'}, {'start': '11223.279', 'end': '11227.040', 'text': 'support. Kuroba sat in the lobby,'}, {'start': '11225.200', 'end': '11229.040', 'text': 'reflecting on the battle and analyzing'}, {'start': '11227.040', 'end': '11231.120', 'text': 'his shortcomings. Self-review was an'}, {'start': '11229.040', 'end': '11232.880', 'text': 'essential habit for any trainer aspiring'}, {'start': '11231.120', 'end': '11234.880', 'text': 'to grow stronger. He pondered to'}, {'start': '11232.880', 'end': '11237.040', 'text': 'himself, "Balance development." So, this'}, {'start': '11234.880', 'end': '11239.359', 'text': "is Mr. Norman's philosophy as a trainer."}, {'start': '11237.040', 'end': '11240.640', 'text': 'Before long, Nurse Joy returned as a'}, {'start': '11239.359', 'end': '11242.399', 'text': "direct descendant of the league's"}, {'start': '11240.640', 'end': '11244.640', 'text': 'official trainers. Kuroba received'}, {'start': '11242.399', 'end': '11246.560', 'text': 'priority even in treatments. Watching'}, {'start': '11244.640', 'end': '11248.240', 'text': 'him, nurse Joy silently committed his'}, {'start': '11246.560', 'end': '11250.080', 'text': 'name to memory and passed this'}, {'start': '11248.240', 'end': '11251.600', 'text': 'information to the Joy family. If the'}, {'start': '11250.080', 'end': '11253.439', 'text': 'family deemed him valuable enough to'}, {'start': '11251.600', 'end': '11255.200', 'text': 'recruit, they might consider arranging a'}, {'start': '11253.439', 'end': '11257.279', 'text': 'marriage between Kuroba and a branch'}, {'start': '11255.200', 'end': '11259.120', 'text': 'member of the Joy family to secure ties'}, {'start': '11257.279', 'end': '11261.439', 'text': 'with such a promising trainer. After'}, {'start': '11259.120', 'end': '11263.760', 'text': 'all, this was a dream many male trainers'}, {'start': '11261.439', 'end': '11266.000', 'text': 'secretly harbored. "Big brother, dad is'}, {'start': '11263.760', 'end': '11267.840', 'text': 'so useless to lose to you so easily,"'}, {'start': '11266.000', 'end': '11269.279', 'text': "May said as she held Koroba's hand,"}, {'start': '11267.840', 'end': '11271.359', 'text': 'strolling through the bamboo grove'}, {'start': '11269.279', 'end': '11272.960', 'text': 'behind the Pedleberg gym. Kuroba glanced'}, {'start': '11271.359', 'end': '11275.040', 'text': 'back at the gym, feeling slightly'}, {'start': '11272.960', 'end': '11276.720', 'text': "embarrassed. May, you shouldn't speak"}, {'start': '11275.040', 'end': '11279.040', 'text': "ill of your father. That's not how good"}, {'start': '11276.720', 'end': '11281.359', 'text': 'kids behave. He gently reprimanded her.'}, {'start': '11279.040', 'end': '11283.920', 'text': 'May pouted in dissatisfaction, thinking,'}, {'start': '11281.359', 'end': '11285.840', 'text': '"Mom and dad are always so busy. Ever'}, {'start': '11283.920', 'end': '11287.359', 'text': "since we moved to the Hoen region, it's"}, {'start': '11285.840', 'end': '11289.600', 'text': 'only been big brother keeping me'}, {'start': '11287.359', 'end': '11291.359', 'text': 'company. May when I start my journey in'}, {'start': '11289.600', 'end': '11293.359', 'text': "the future, you'll become as strong as"}, {'start': '11291.359', 'end': '11295.120', 'text': 'you. How about we travel together then?"'}, {'start': '11293.359', 'end': '11297.200', 'text': 'May<unk>s eyes sparkled with excitement,'}, {'start': '11295.120', 'end': '11299.439', 'text': 'a look that was impossible to refuse.'}, {'start': '11297.200', 'end': '11301.359', 'text': 'Kuroba smiled, patting her head gently.'}, {'start': '11299.439', 'end': '11302.960', 'text': '"Sure, but I wonder which Pokémon you\'ll'}, {'start': '11301.359', 'end': '11304.560', 'text': 'choose as your starter partner." May'}, {'start': '11302.960', 'end': '11306.160', 'text': 'paused, caught off guard by the'}, {'start': '11304.560', 'end': '11308.399', 'text': 'question, and began to seriously'}, {'start': '11306.160', 'end': '11310.720', 'text': 'contemplate her options. "Hm, Torchic'}, {'start': '11308.399', 'end': '11312.720', 'text': 'seems nice. Mudkip is pretty cute, too,'}, {'start': '11310.720', 'end': '11313.920', 'text': "but Trio, it's a bit too cool for me. I"}, {'start': '11312.720', 'end': '11316.160', 'text': 'don\'t really like it," she said'}, {'start': '11313.920', 'end': '11318.160', 'text': 'thoughtfully. Kuroba listened, his lips'}, {'start': '11316.160', 'end': '11320.000', 'text': 'twitching slightly in amusement. He'}, {'start': '11318.160', 'end': '11321.680', 'text': "couldn't help but think, as expected of"}, {'start': '11320.000', 'end': '11323.200', 'text': 'a gym leader\'s daughter. "She\'s only'}, {'start': '11321.680', 'end': '11325.120', 'text': 'considering the starters." "So'}, {'start': '11323.200', 'end': '11327.040', 'text': 'extravagant." He offered some advice at'}, {'start': '11325.120', 'end': '11328.720', 'text': 'the right moment. Trio might not match a'}, {'start': '11327.040', 'end': '11330.960', 'text': "girl's aesthetic, but its overgrow"}, {'start': '11328.720', 'end': '11332.880', 'text': 'ability is excellent. Mudkip has the'}, {'start': '11330.960', 'end': '11335.120', 'text': 'advantage in terms of type and its final'}, {'start': '11332.880', 'end': '11337.760', 'text': 'evolution. Swamp hurt only has a'}, {'start': '11335.120', 'end': '11339.279', 'text': 'quadruple weakness to grass. Torchic on'}, {'start': '11337.760', 'end': '11341.680', 'text': 'the other hand with the speed boost'}, {'start': '11339.279', 'end': '11343.920', 'text': 'ability would be absolutely perfect. May'}, {'start': '11341.680', 'end': '11345.600', 'text': "listened to Koroba's insights stunned."}, {'start': '11343.920', 'end': '11347.600', 'text': 'She had never realized there was so much'}, {'start': '11345.600', 'end': '11349.439', 'text': 'to consider when choosing a Pokémon. Her'}, {'start': '11347.600', 'end': '11352.000', 'text': 'admiration for him deepened. A speed'}, {'start': '11349.439', 'end': '11354.399', 'text': 'boost to May murmured softly as a seed'}, {'start': '11352.000', 'end': '11356.479', 'text': 'of determination took root in her heart.'}, {'start': '11354.399', 'end': '11358.399', 'text': 'Recently, Rustboro City has seen a surge'}, {'start': '11356.479', 'end': '11360.240', 'text': 'of new buildings springing up with the'}, {'start': '11358.399', 'end': '11361.920', 'text': 'most prominent being the Rustboro gym.'}, {'start': '11360.240', 'end': '11363.920', 'text': 'Many wealthy merchants have flocked to'}, {'start': '11361.920', 'end': '11366.000', 'text': 'invest, and the reason is simple,'}, {'start': '11363.920', 'end': '11367.760', 'text': 'Norman. The economic benefits brought by'}, {'start': '11366.000', 'end': '11369.600', 'text': 'this officially recognized gym are'}, {'start': '11367.760', 'end': '11371.359', 'text': 'astounding. Over the past few days,'}, {'start': '11369.600', 'end': '11373.120', 'text': 'Kuroha has often been pulled along by'}, {'start': '11371.359', 'end': '11374.880', 'text': 'May to visit the gym. Faced with the'}, {'start': '11373.120', 'end': '11376.640', 'text': 'requests of this adorable 3-year-old'}, {'start': '11374.880', 'end': '11378.960', 'text': "girl, he just couldn't bring himself to"}, {'start': '11376.640', 'end': '11380.880', 'text': 'refuse. Big brother, look. This is the'}, {'start': '11378.960', 'end': '11382.880', 'text': 'Pokémon climate controlled room that my'}, {'start': '11380.880', 'end': '11384.880', 'text': 'dad is building. It can simulate the'}, {'start': '11382.880', 'end': '11386.880', 'text': 'jungle ecosystem, making it perfect for'}, {'start': '11384.880', 'end': '11388.560', 'text': 'Vigaroth and its family. May set'}, {'start': '11386.880', 'end': '11390.560', 'text': 'enthusiastically as she strolled through'}, {'start': '11388.560', 'end': '11392.399', 'text': "the gym's corridor, chatting animatedly"}, {'start': '11390.560', 'end': '11394.080', 'text': 'about the other side of the glass doors.'}, {'start': '11392.399', 'end': '11396.160', 'text': 'The jungle simulation room, which'}, {'start': '11394.080', 'end': '11398.080', 'text': "occupies a third of the gym's area, is"}, {'start': '11396.160', 'end': '11400.080', 'text': 'designed to realistically replicate a'}, {'start': '11398.080', 'end': '11402.080', 'text': 'wild environment. Many Pokémon live'}, {'start': '11400.080', 'end': '11404.080', 'text': 'inside, most of them normal types.'}, {'start': '11402.080', 'end': '11406.160', 'text': 'Through the transparent glass, Kuroha'}, {'start': '11404.080', 'end': '11407.359', 'text': 'could see numerous rare Pokémon, and the'}, {'start': '11406.160', 'end': '11409.279', 'text': 'one that stood out the most was'}, {'start': '11407.359', 'end': '11411.120', 'text': 'undoubtedly the Slaking. he thought to'}, {'start': '11409.279', 'end': '11413.040', 'text': "himself, recalling rumors that Norman's"}, {'start': '11411.120', 'end': '11414.880', 'text': 'ace Pokemon was indeed a slaking that'}, {'start': '11413.040', 'end': '11417.040', 'text': 'had overcome its truent ability.'}, {'start': '11414.880', 'end': '11419.279', 'text': "Noticing Kuroha's envious gaze, May"}, {'start': '11417.040', 'end': '11421.040', 'text': 'innocently offered, "Big brother, do you'}, {'start': '11419.279', 'end': '11423.040', 'text': 'want one of the Pokémon inside? I can'}, {'start': '11421.040', 'end': '11425.120', 'text': 'ask my dad to give you one." Startled by'}, {'start': '11423.040', 'end': '11427.359', 'text': 'her words, Kuroha quickly waved his'}, {'start': '11425.120', 'end': '11429.040', 'text': 'hands and denied it. "No, no, that\'s not'}, {'start': '11427.359', 'end': '11430.720', 'text': 'it. I was just thinking that building a'}, {'start': '11429.040', 'end': '11432.560', 'text': 'climate controlled room like this must'}, {'start': '11430.720', 'end': '11434.000', 'text': "cost a fortune. He didn't want Norman to"}, {'start': '11432.560', 'end': '11435.760', 'text': 'think he was a greedy opportunist'}, {'start': '11434.000', 'end': '11438.080', 'text': 'befriending May for personal gain.'}, {'start': '11435.760', 'end': '11440.240', 'text': 'Reputation, after all, was equally'}, {'start': '11438.080', 'end': '11442.240', 'text': 'important," Kurroa thought to himself.'}, {'start': '11440.240', 'end': '11444.640', 'text': '"What, Norman? You\'re saying you want to'}, {'start': '11442.240', 'end': '11446.240', 'text': 'invest in me." Kuroha rushed over only'}, {'start': '11444.640', 'end': '11448.720', 'text': 'to hear something utterly shocking.'}, {'start': '11446.240', 'end': '11450.479', 'text': 'Norman spoke seriously. To be precise,'}, {'start': '11448.720', 'end': '11452.479', 'text': 'this is an investment on behalf of the'}, {'start': '11450.479', 'end': '11454.080', 'text': 'gym. In this world, families and'}, {'start': '11452.479', 'end': '11456.080', 'text': 'organizations that have stood firm for'}, {'start': '11454.080', 'end': '11457.840', 'text': "decades or centuries aren't foolish."}, {'start': '11456.080', 'end': '11459.680', 'text': 'They understand that relying solely on'}, {'start': '11457.840', 'end': '11461.200', 'text': "themselves isn't enough to sustain their"}, {'start': '11459.680', 'end': '11462.800', 'text': "legacy. That's why it's common to"}, {'start': '11461.200', 'end': '11464.640', 'text': 'sponsor talented but unconnected'}, {'start': '11462.800', 'end': '11466.560', 'text': 'trainers. These trainers are usually'}, {'start': '11464.640', 'end': '11468.240', 'text': 'willing to accept such sponsorships,'}, {'start': '11466.560', 'end': '11469.840', 'text': "knowing they'll repay the favor in the"}, {'start': '11468.240', 'end': '11471.439', 'text': 'future when they become stronger. You'}, {'start': '11469.840', 'end': '11473.120', 'text': "don't need to feel pressured. It's just"}, {'start': '11471.439', 'end': '11474.880', 'text': 'a normal exchange of interests, giving'}, {'start': '11473.120', 'end': '11476.560', 'text': 'up a small part of your future benefits'}, {'start': '11474.880', 'end': '11478.640', 'text': 'in return for something crucial to you'}, {'start': '11476.560', 'end': '11480.720', 'text': 'today, Norman explained, revealing the'}, {'start': '11478.640', 'end': '11482.479', 'text': "essence of investment. Caroa's eyes fell"}, {'start': '11480.720', 'end': '11483.920', 'text': 'on the document Norman handed him. He'}, {'start': '11482.479', 'end': '11485.680', 'text': 'thought to himself that it must be an'}, {'start': '11483.920', 'end': '11487.600', 'text': 'evaluation report about him. Sure'}, {'start': '11485.680', 'end': '11489.760', 'text': 'enough, as he took the report, he saw'}, {'start': '11487.600', 'end': '11491.680', 'text': 'his past clearly detailed on it. The'}, {'start': '11489.760', 'end': '11493.520', 'text': 'identity crafted by Madame Meadow was so'}, {'start': '11491.680', 'end': '11495.760', 'text': "wellconceeded that even the gym couldn't"}, {'start': '11493.520', 'end': '11497.359', 'text': 'uncover the truth. As Kuroha skimmed'}, {'start': '11495.760', 'end': '11499.040', 'text': 'through the evaluation report, it'}, {'start': '11497.359', 'end': '11500.960', 'text': 'recorded his background as the child of'}, {'start': '11499.040', 'end': '11503.200', 'text': 'an island guardian from the league. The'}, {'start': '11500.960', 'end': '11505.279', 'text': 'assessment of him was bold, exceptional'}, {'start': '11503.200', 'end': '11507.439', 'text': 'talent, extraordinary intelligence, and'}, {'start': '11505.279', 'end': '11509.439', 'text': 'notable potential as a Pokémon breeder.'}, {'start': '11507.439', 'end': '11511.359', 'text': 'He silently repeated the evaluation in'}, {'start': '11509.439', 'end': '11513.359', 'text': 'his mind. The potential benefits of this'}, {'start': '11511.359', 'end': '11514.800', 'text': 'investment were equally impressive. The'}, {'start': '11513.359', 'end': '11517.040', 'text': 'first point listed was an annual'}, {'start': '11514.800', 'end': '11518.720', 'text': 'breeding fund of fixed amount of 500,000'}, {'start': '11517.040', 'end': '11520.399', 'text': 'poke dollars per year. Though it might'}, {'start': '11518.720', 'end': '11522.399', 'text': 'not seem like much, the essence of'}, {'start': '11520.399', 'end': '11523.760', 'text': 'investment was casting a wide net.'}, {'start': '11522.399', 'end': '11525.920', 'text': 'Koroba straightened up in front of'}, {'start': '11523.760', 'end': '11527.920', 'text': 'Chinley and said earnestly, "As long as'}, {'start': '11525.920', 'end': '11529.439', 'text': 'I can demonstrate my value and talent,'}, {'start': '11527.920', 'end': '11531.680', 'text': 'there will be more investments in the'}, {'start': '11529.439', 'end': '11533.200', 'text': 'future." Chinley smiled faintly and'}, {'start': '11531.680', 'end': '11535.359', 'text': 'continued to outline the benefits of'}, {'start': '11533.200', 'end': '11537.200', 'text': 'joining the Chunwa Gym, including access'}, {'start': '11535.359', 'end': '11539.279', 'text': 'to ancient texts restricted by the'}, {'start': '11537.200', 'end': '11541.040', 'text': 'Alliance and the opportunity to select'}, {'start': '11539.279', 'end': '11542.800', 'text': "highquality Pokémon from the gym's"}, {'start': '11541.040', 'end': '11545.120', 'text': 'breeding center. While these perks were'}, {'start': '11542.800', 'end': '11546.399', 'text': 'enticing, Chinley also reminded Kuroba'}, {'start': '11545.120', 'end': '11548.319', 'text': 'of the responsibilities that would'}, {'start': '11546.399', 'end': '11550.399', 'text': 'follow, such as promoting the gym and'}, {'start': '11548.319', 'end': '11552.080', 'text': 'participating in competitions. Chinley'}, {'start': '11550.399', 'end': '11553.760', 'text': 'sternly warned Koba that ordinary'}, {'start': '11552.080', 'end': '11556.240', 'text': 'trainers could only accept investments'}, {'start': '11553.760', 'end': '11557.760', 'text': 'from two or three factions at most, as'}, {'start': '11556.240', 'end': '11559.600', 'text': 'the complex relationships between'}, {'start': '11557.760', 'end': '11561.439', 'text': 'factions could lead to conflicts.'}, {'start': '11559.600', 'end': '11563.600', 'text': "Hearing this, Kuroba's resolve grew"}, {'start': '11561.439', 'end': '11565.680', 'text': 'stronger. What he truly valued was not'}, {'start': '11563.600', 'end': '11567.359', 'text': 'money or highquality Pokémon, but the'}, {'start': '11565.680', 'end': '11569.359', 'text': 'chance to freely explore the Chong Hua'}, {'start': '11567.359', 'end': '11571.439', 'text': "gym's library and elevate his status"}, {'start': '11569.359', 'end': '11573.200', 'text': 'within the Alliance. Wealth and Pokémon'}, {'start': '11571.439', 'end': '11575.520', 'text': 'could be acquired later, but knowledge'}, {'start': '11573.200', 'end': '11577.439', 'text': 'monopolized by powerful factions, once'}, {'start': '11575.520', 'end': '11579.600', 'text': 'missed, might never come again. Mr.'}, {'start': '11577.439', 'end': '11581.279', 'text': 'Chinley, thank you for your trust. I am'}, {'start': '11579.600', 'end': '11583.600', 'text': 'willing to sign this investment contract'}, {'start': '11581.279', 'end': '11585.680', 'text': 'and fulfill the associated obligations,"'}, {'start': '11583.600', 'end': '11587.439', 'text': 'Koroba said with a serious expression.'}, {'start': '11585.680', 'end': '11589.279', 'text': 'Chinley was delighted at his response,'}, {'start': '11587.439', 'end': '11591.040', 'text': 'praising Kuroba for being not only the'}, {'start': '11589.279', 'end': '11593.040', 'text': 'first trainer to challenge the gym, but'}, {'start': '11591.040', 'end': '11594.479', 'text': 'also the first to accept its investment,'}, {'start': '11593.040', 'end': '11596.640', 'text': 'clearly showing an affinity with the'}, {'start': '11594.479', 'end': '11598.720', 'text': 'Chungwa gym. The more Chinley observed'}, {'start': '11596.640', 'end': '11600.720', 'text': 'Kuroba, the more potential he saw,'}, {'start': '11598.720', 'end': '11602.720', 'text': 'silently admiring the young trainer.'}, {'start': '11600.720', 'end': '11604.800', 'text': 'After securing the investment, Chinley'}, {'start': '11602.720', 'end': '11606.800', 'text': 'immediately contacted the gym staff to'}, {'start': '11604.800', 'end': '11609.040', 'text': "elevate Kuroba's trainer privileges by"}, {'start': '11606.800', 'end': '11610.479', 'text': 'one level. This upgrade allowed Kuroba'}, {'start': '11609.040', 'end': '11612.399', 'text': 'to enjoy greater discounts when'}, {'start': '11610.479', 'end': '11614.720', 'text': 'purchasing alliance items, free ship'}, {'start': '11612.399', 'end': '11616.560', 'text': 'travel once every 3 years, and annual'}, {'start': '11614.720', 'end': '11618.160', 'text': 'distributions of Pokémon food. While'}, {'start': '11616.560', 'end': '11619.920', 'text': 'these benefits seemed minor at first'}, {'start': '11618.160', 'end': '11621.920', 'text': 'glance, they added up to considerable'}, {'start': '11619.920', 'end': '11623.920', 'text': 'value over time. This is the login'}, {'start': '11621.920', 'end': '11625.840', 'text': 'password for the Chong Hua Gyms Library'}, {'start': '11623.920', 'end': '11627.439', 'text': 'database. You can access it directly'}, {'start': '11625.840', 'end': '11629.760', 'text': 'through your Pokedex to browse the'}, {'start': '11627.439', 'end': '11631.600', 'text': 'materials," Chinley said, handing Kuroba'}, {'start': '11629.760', 'end': '11633.680', 'text': 'a slip of paper with a slight smile.'}, {'start': '11631.600', 'end': '11635.840', 'text': "Kuroba's eyes lit up as he eagerly input"}, {'start': '11633.680', 'end': '11637.439', 'text': 'the password and opened the library. In'}, {'start': '11635.840', 'end': '11639.520', 'text': 'an instant, a wealth of books and'}, {'start': '11637.439', 'end': '11641.040', 'text': 'resources surged into his Pokedex,'}, {'start': '11639.520', 'end': '11642.880', 'text': 'filling him with excitement. The'}, {'start': '11641.040', 'end': '11644.880', 'text': 'knowledge within was almost entirely new'}, {'start': '11642.880', 'end': '11647.040', 'text': "to him. Chimley acknowledged Koroba's"}, {'start': '11644.880', 'end': '11648.560', 'text': 'talent, especially in Pokémon battles,'}, {'start': '11647.040', 'end': '11650.640', 'text': 'and encouraged him to make thoughtful'}, {'start': '11648.560', 'end': '11652.319', 'text': 'choices. Koroba silently reminded'}, {'start': '11650.640', 'end': '11654.640', 'text': 'himself that being a breeder was merely'}, {'start': '11652.319', 'end': '11656.720', 'text': 'a means to earn money. His true goal was'}, {'start': '11654.640', 'end': '11658.479', 'text': 'to grow stronger and reach the pinnacle.'}, {'start': '11656.720', 'end': '11660.080', 'text': 'He understood that one could not have it'}, {'start': '11658.479', 'end': '11662.000', 'text': 'all and that he must carefully balance'}, {'start': '11660.080', 'end': '11664.080', 'text': 'his roles as a breeder and a trainer.'}, {'start': '11662.000', 'end': '11666.080', 'text': 'The incubation room was home to a newly'}, {'start': '11664.080', 'end': '11668.160', 'text': 'delivered batch of Pokémon. All of the'}, {'start': '11666.080', 'end': '11669.920', 'text': 'normal Tippia specialty of the gym. If'}, {'start': '11668.160', 'end': '11671.520', 'text': 'he wanted to choose a Pokémon hatchling'}, {'start': '11669.920', 'end': '11673.040', 'text': 'or observe them up close, you could'}, {'start': '11671.520', 'end': '11674.560', 'text': 'enter the temperature controlled room to'}, {'start': '11673.040', 'end': '11676.800', 'text': 'make your selection, provided the'}, {'start': '11674.560', 'end': '11678.800', 'text': 'Pokémon was willing to follow you. Senri'}, {'start': '11676.800', 'end': '11681.279', 'text': "guided Kuroha into the gym's restricted"}, {'start': '11678.800', 'end': '11683.520', 'text': 'area where highquality Pokémon coveted'}, {'start': '11681.279', 'end': '11685.920', 'text': 'by outsiders were stored. Even the most'}, {'start': '11683.520', 'end': '11687.359', 'text': 'ordinary zigzag gun here had astonishing'}, {'start': '11685.920', 'end': '11689.120', 'text': 'potential, with even the least'}, {'start': '11687.359', 'end': '11691.279', 'text': 'remarkable ones inheriting special'}, {'start': '11689.120', 'end': '11693.439', 'text': 'moves. Kuroha walked past rows of'}, {'start': '11691.279', 'end': '11695.439', 'text': 'Pokémon eggs, each clearly labeled with'}, {'start': '11693.439', 'end': '11697.600', 'text': "the Pokémon's name, the strength of its"}, {'start': '11695.439', 'end': '11698.960', 'text': 'parents, and basic information. Since a'}, {'start': '11697.600', 'end': '11700.560', 'text': "Pokémon's potential couldn't be"}, {'start': '11698.960', 'end': '11702.399', 'text': 'determined before hatching, their'}, {'start': '11700.560', 'end': '11704.000', 'text': 'quality was roughly estimated based on'}, {'start': '11702.399', 'end': '11705.680', 'text': "their parents' level. The deeper into"}, {'start': '11704.000', 'end': '11707.359', 'text': 'the room they went, the higher the'}, {'start': '11705.680', 'end': '11709.600', 'text': 'potential of the Pokémon and the rarer'}, {'start': '11707.359', 'end': '11711.279', 'text': 'their species. Senri took out an ID card'}, {'start': '11709.600', 'end': '11713.600', 'text': 'and scanned it to unlock the hatchery'}, {'start': '11711.279', 'end': '11715.840', 'text': 'door. Kuroa gazed at the neatly arranged'}, {'start': '11713.600', 'end': '11717.920', 'text': 'eggs, most of which were creamy white,'}, {'start': '11715.840', 'end': '11720.479', 'text': 'characteristic of normal type Pokémon'}, {'start': '11717.920', 'end': '11723.359', 'text': 'eggs. Pidgey, Rattata, Jigglypuff,'}, {'start': '11720.479', 'end': '11726.880', 'text': 'Meowth, Farfetched, Lickong, Kangaskin,'}, {'start': '11723.359', 'end': '11729.600', 'text': 'Tauros, Ditto, Eevee, Munchlax, Ferret,'}, {'start': '11726.880', 'end': '11731.359', 'text': 'Apom, Drampa, Ursering, Miltank. The'}, {'start': '11729.600', 'end': '11733.279', 'text': 'more Kuroha looked, the more astonished'}, {'start': '11731.359', 'end': '11734.960', 'text': 'he became. Not only were their Pokémon'}, {'start': '11733.279', 'end': '11737.760', 'text': 'from the Hoen region, but also from'}, {'start': '11734.960', 'end': '11739.520', 'text': 'Kanto, Jado, and even So. The sheer'}, {'start': '11737.760', 'end': '11741.520', 'text': 'variety was breathtaking, and their'}, {'start': '11739.520', 'end': '11743.359', 'text': 'potential was even more remarkable. Kroa'}, {'start': '11741.520', 'end': '11745.200', 'text': 'noticed that none of the parent Pokémon'}, {'start': '11743.359', 'end': '11747.279', 'text': 'were below level 40. According to'}, {'start': '11745.200', 'end': '11749.120', 'text': 'genetic theory, these eggs were bound to'}, {'start': '11747.279', 'end': '11751.520', 'text': 'inherit excellent traits. After'}, {'start': '11749.120', 'end': '11753.600', 'text': 'inspecting all the eggs, Kuroha keenly'}, {'start': '11751.520', 'end': '11755.359', 'text': 'noticed a small door tucked away in the'}, {'start': '11753.600', 'end': '11757.760', 'text': 'corner. Mr. Senry, "Is there more'}, {'start': '11755.359', 'end': '11759.520', 'text': 'inside?" Kuroha asked curiously. Senry'}, {'start': '11757.760', 'end': '11761.600', 'text': 'replied with a meaningful smile. "The'}, {'start': '11759.520', 'end': '11762.880', 'text': 'Pokémon in there are top secret and not'}, {'start': '11761.600', 'end': '11764.640', 'text': 'available for you to choose from right'}, {'start': '11762.880', 'end': '11766.080', 'text': 'now. However, if you want to take a'}, {'start': '11764.640', 'end': '11767.040', 'text': 'look, I can let you in for a tour.'}, {'start': '11766.080', 'end': '11768.960', 'text': "though you'll need to sign a"}, {'start': '11767.040', 'end': '11770.960', 'text': 'confidentiality agreement. Sensing the'}, {'start': '11768.960', 'end': '11772.960', 'text': 'serious tone, Senri quickly lightened'}, {'start': '11770.960', 'end': '11774.319', 'text': 'the mood with a joke. Of course, if you'}, {'start': '11772.960', 'end': '11776.080', 'text': 'manage to become a champion level'}, {'start': '11774.319', 'end': '11778.160', 'text': 'trainer in the future, I might just gift'}, {'start': '11776.080', 'end': '11780.000', 'text': 'you one of the eggs from inside. Kohaa'}, {'start': '11778.160', 'end': '11781.840', 'text': 'calmed himself and carefully examined'}, {'start': '11780.000', 'end': '11783.279', 'text': 'each Pokémon egg, comparing their'}, {'start': '11781.840', 'end': '11784.800', 'text': 'strengths and weaknesses while'}, {'start': '11783.279', 'end': '11786.880', 'text': 'contemplating the future development of'}, {'start': '11784.800', 'end': '11788.640', 'text': 'his team. This Munchlax seemed like a'}, {'start': '11786.880', 'end': '11790.880', 'text': 'good choice. Its father was a level 70'}, {'start': '11788.640', 'end': '11792.960', 'text': 'champion Pokémon, indicating exceptional'}, {'start': '11790.880', 'end': '11794.560', 'text': 'inherited genes. The Milt Tank also'}, {'start': '11792.960', 'end': '11796.640', 'text': 'caught his eye, being an excellent'}, {'start': '11794.560', 'end': '11798.560', 'text': 'support Pokémon, second only to the'}, {'start': '11796.640', 'end': '11800.080', 'text': 'nearly unattainable Chansy. The more'}, {'start': '11798.560', 'end': '11802.160', 'text': 'Kohaa thought about it, the more'}, {'start': '11800.080', 'end': '11804.399', 'text': 'conflicted he felt, like a starving man'}, {'start': '11802.160', 'end': '11806.720', 'text': 'faced with an extravagant feast. Unsure'}, {'start': '11804.399', 'end': '11808.960', 'text': "where to begin. Sensing Kohaa's dilemma,"}, {'start': '11806.720', 'end': '11810.319', 'text': 'Senri spoke at the right moment. Kohaa,'}, {'start': '11808.960', 'end': '11812.399', 'text': 'when it comes to team building, the'}, {'start': '11810.319', 'end': '11814.560', 'text': 'league recognizes two main approaches:'}, {'start': '11812.399', 'end': '11816.399', 'text': 'specialization and mixed type teams.'}, {'start': '11814.560', 'end': '11818.160', 'text': 'Specialization means focusing on a'}, {'start': '11816.399', 'end': '11820.160', 'text': 'single Pokemon type for your entire'}, {'start': '11818.160', 'end': '11822.080', 'text': 'team. This approach simplifies training'}, {'start': '11820.160', 'end': '11824.319', 'text': 'and allows you to master strategies for'}, {'start': '11822.080', 'end': '11825.920', 'text': "that specific type. Koha's choice took"}, {'start': '11824.319', 'end': '11827.680', 'text': 'Chenley by surprise, decided to'}, {'start': '11825.920', 'end': '11829.920', 'text': 'specialize in the dark type instead of'}, {'start': '11827.680', 'end': '11832.239', 'text': 'the water type. Kohaa silently reasoned'}, {'start': '11829.920', 'end': '11834.080', 'text': 'that selecting a female Eevee egg due to'}, {'start': '11832.239', 'end': '11835.600', 'text': 'its rarity and the potential boost in'}, {'start': '11834.080', 'end': '11837.760', 'text': 'future evolution through increased'}, {'start': '11835.600', 'end': '11839.279', 'text': 'affection would be the wisest choice.'}, {'start': '11837.760', 'end': '11841.359', 'text': 'Chinley was pleased with this decision'}, {'start': '11839.279', 'end': '11843.520', 'text': 'and promised to offer Kuroha even more'}, {'start': '11841.359', 'end': '11845.600', 'text': 'support. As Kuroha followed Chinley'}, {'start': '11843.520', 'end': '11847.359', 'text': 'through a mysterious small door, the air'}, {'start': '11845.600', 'end': '11849.520', 'text': 'was filled with the soothing aroma of a'}, {'start': '11847.359', 'end': '11852.000', 'text': 'cleansing incense beneficial for both'}, {'start': '11849.520', 'end': '11854.239', 'text': 'Pokemon eggs and newly hatched Pokémon.'}, {'start': '11852.000', 'end': '11855.760', 'text': 'The room was spacious with soft pink and'}, {'start': '11854.239', 'end': '11857.760', 'text': 'white walls filled with high-tech'}, {'start': '11855.760', 'end': '11859.840', 'text': 'equipment. At the center of the room sat'}, {'start': '11857.760', 'end': '11861.520', 'text': 'six precious Pokémon eggs. Chinley'}, {'start': '11859.840', 'end': '11864.000', 'text': 'explained to Kroa that these eggs were'}, {'start': '11861.520', 'end': '11865.920', 'text': 'strategic resources available only after'}, {'start': '11864.000', 'end': '11867.760', 'text': 'approval from the league. Among them,'}, {'start': '11865.920', 'end': '11870.160', 'text': "the slackth egg was Chinley's personal"}, {'start': '11867.760', 'end': '11872.560', 'text': 'ace. Kuroha was captivated by the six'}, {'start': '11870.160', 'end': '11874.160', 'text': 'eggs, particularly the Happy and Chancy'}, {'start': '11872.560', 'end': '11876.319', 'text': 'eggs, which were highly sought-after'}, {'start': '11874.160', 'end': '11878.160', 'text': 'support Pokémon for trainers. Shinley'}, {'start': '11876.319', 'end': '11880.000', 'text': 'reminded him, however, that while an'}, {'start': '11878.160', 'end': '11881.760', 'text': "egg's potential was important, true"}, {'start': '11880.000', 'end': '11883.760', 'text': 'strength came from proper nurturing and'}, {'start': '11881.760', 'end': '11886.080', 'text': 'training. Kuroha admired the wisdom in'}, {'start': '11883.760', 'end': '11888.560', 'text': "Shenli's words and knew they were true."}, {'start': '11886.080', 'end': '11890.800', 'text': 'Finally, Kuroha bid farewell and left,'}, {'start': '11888.560', 'end': '11892.800', 'text': 'ready to return home and rest. After'}, {'start': '11890.800', 'end': '11895.120', 'text': 'returning to the Pokémon Center, Kuroba'}, {'start': '11892.800', 'end': '11897.040', 'text': 'slept soundly until dawn. Upon waking up'}, {'start': '11895.120', 'end': '11898.720', 'text': 'in the early morning, he discovered that'}, {'start': '11897.040', 'end': '11900.319', 'text': '500,000 Poke dollars had been'}, {'start': '11898.720', 'end': '11902.319', 'text': 'transferred to his League account. With'}, {'start': '11900.319', 'end': '11904.479', 'text': "Eevee's egg about to hatch in roughly 16"}, {'start': '11902.319', 'end': '11906.640', 'text': 'hours, Coroba decided against venturing'}, {'start': '11904.479', 'end': '11908.319', 'text': 'into the wild. Instead, he opened his'}, {'start': '11906.640', 'end': '11910.160', 'text': 'Pokedex to review the internal'}, {'start': '11908.319', 'end': '11911.520', 'text': 'information on the Pedleberg gym. The'}, {'start': '11910.160', 'end': '11912.880', 'text': 'wealth of knowledge it contained left'}, {'start': '11911.520', 'end': '11914.720', 'text': 'him in awe. Who would have thought that'}, {'start': '11912.880', 'end': '11916.640', 'text': 'Emo Yin Flowers could be used in such a'}, {'start': '11914.720', 'end': '11918.479', 'text': 'way? The combination of wind pressure'}, {'start': '11916.640', 'end': '11920.880', 'text': 'flowers and morning dew could create a'}, {'start': '11918.479', 'end': '11922.479', 'text': 'potion to attract flying type Pokémon.'}, {'start': '11920.880', 'end': '11924.960', 'text': 'And this was actually study material for'}, {'start': '11922.479', 'end': '11926.960', 'text': 'dragon dance. Koroba eagerly devoured'}, {'start': '11924.960', 'end': '11929.200', 'text': 'these precious resources, feeling the'}, {'start': '11926.960', 'end': '11931.200', 'text': 'power and wisdom they held. Time slipped'}, {'start': '11929.200', 'end': '11933.200', 'text': 'by unnoticed until the midday sunlight'}, {'start': '11931.200', 'end': '11935.279', 'text': 'streamed through the window, jolting him'}, {'start': '11933.200', 'end': '11937.359', 'text': 'back to reality. "It seems accepting the'}, {'start': '11935.279', 'end': '11939.359', 'text': 'investment was indeed the right choice.'}, {'start': '11937.359', 'end': '11941.200', 'text': 'If I were exploring on my own, I would'}, {'start': '11939.359', 'end': '11942.720', 'text': 'never have access to this monopolized'}, {'start': '11941.200', 'end': '11944.239', 'text': 'knowledge." Kuroba thought with'}, {'start': '11942.720', 'end': '11946.319', 'text': 'excitement as he found the method to'}, {'start': '11944.239', 'end': '11948.319', 'text': 'learn dragon dance. This discovery'}, {'start': '11946.319', 'end': '11950.080', 'text': 'filled him with joy. His croon had'}, {'start': '11948.319', 'end': '11952.000', 'text': 'inherited dragon dance, but had never'}, {'start': '11950.080', 'end': '11954.160', 'text': 'been able to master it, leaving a small'}, {'start': '11952.000', 'end': '11955.600', 'text': "regret in Koroba's heart. Now, he"}, {'start': '11954.160', 'end': '11957.200', 'text': 'finally had the chance to resolve this'}, {'start': '11955.600', 'end': '11958.960', 'text': 'issue. He decided to copy the'}, {'start': '11957.200', 'end': '11960.560', 'text': 'instructional video on Dragon Dance,'}, {'start': '11958.960', 'end': '11962.479', 'text': 'which featured a Dragonite explaining'}, {'start': '11960.560', 'end': '11964.399', 'text': "the technique. Although Kuroba couldn't"}, {'start': '11962.479', 'end': '11966.640', 'text': 'understand Pokémon language, he believed'}, {'start': '11964.399', 'end': '11968.800', 'text': 'that Kraant could. To enhance the dragon'}, {'start': '11966.640', 'end': '11970.319', 'text': 'type lineage, Kuroba also needed to'}, {'start': '11968.800', 'end': '11972.880', 'text': 'prepare a potion. The required'}, {'start': '11970.319', 'end': '11974.800', 'text': 'ingredients included axis scales, Nobat'}, {'start': '11972.880', 'end': '11976.880', 'text': 'fur, and drugan blood. Thinking about'}, {'start': '11974.800', 'end': '11978.960', 'text': 'the exorbitant cost of these dragon type'}, {'start': '11976.880', 'end': '11981.200', 'text': "materials, Kuroba couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '11978.960', 'end': '11982.720', 'text': 'a wave of pressure. Stretching lazily,'}, {'start': '11981.200', 'end': '11984.960', 'text': 'he left his room and headed to the'}, {'start': '11982.720', 'end': '11986.800', 'text': "Pokémon C Center's cafeteria. There, he"}, {'start': '11984.960', 'end': '11989.200', 'text': 'ordered a free meal and began savoring'}, {'start': '11986.800', 'end': '11990.960', 'text': 'the food. Nearby, a newly open shop had'}, {'start': '11989.200', 'end': '11992.880', 'text': 'become the talk of the town, rumored to'}, {'start': '11990.960', 'end': '11995.439', 'text': 'offer a variety of rare items and'}, {'start': '11992.880', 'end': '11997.040', 'text': 'Pokémon tools. Curious, Koba wondered,'}, {'start': '11995.439', 'end': '11999.040', 'text': 'could it be true? Do they actually have'}, {'start': '11997.040', 'end': '12000.640', 'text': 'an item maker in the store? Word had it'}, {'start': '11999.040', 'end': '12002.000', 'text': 'that a mystic water with over a tin'}, {'start': '12000.640', 'end': '12003.600', 'text': 'boost would be up for sale that'}, {'start': '12002.000', 'end': '12005.680', 'text': 'afternoon. Listening to the chatter'}, {'start': '12003.600', 'end': '12008.160', 'text': "around him, Kuroba's eyes sparkled with"}, {'start': '12005.680', 'end': '12010.160', 'text': 'intrigue. Mystic Water, an item maker.'}, {'start': '12008.160', 'end': '12011.760', 'text': 'These unfamiliar terms struck a chord in'}, {'start': '12010.160', 'end': '12013.279', 'text': "his mind. If he hadn't read through"}, {'start': '12011.760', 'end': '12014.960', 'text': "those materials earlier, he wouldn't"}, {'start': '12013.279', 'end': '12017.120', 'text': 'even know about the existence of item'}, {'start': '12014.960', 'end': '12019.279', 'text': 'makers. Item makers, a rare and'}, {'start': '12017.120', 'end': '12021.279', 'text': 'enigmatic profession, were a specialized'}, {'start': '12019.279', 'end': '12023.520', 'text': 'branch in the Pokémon world. Modern'}, {'start': '12021.279', 'end': '12025.600', 'text': 'Pokémon item crafting primarily followed'}, {'start': '12023.520', 'end': '12027.600', 'text': 'two schools of thought. One utilized'}, {'start': '12025.600', 'end': '12029.680', 'text': 'rare minerals and machinery to produce'}, {'start': '12027.600', 'end': '12031.439', 'text': 'items. This method was efficient,'}, {'start': '12029.680', 'end': '12032.880', 'text': 'cost-effective, and capable of mass'}, {'start': '12031.439', 'end': '12034.800', 'text': 'production, but it was limited to'}, {'start': '12032.880', 'end': '12037.040', 'text': 'creating attribute-enhancing items like'}, {'start': '12034.800', 'end': '12039.200', 'text': 'charcoal and mystic water. 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This has"}, {'start': '12079.279', 'end': '12083.359', 'text': 'led to a dwindling number of item makers'}, {'start': '12081.600', 'end': '12085.520', 'text': 'who now place great importance on the'}, {'start': '12083.359', 'end': '12087.680', 'text': 'master apprentice lineage, valuing it'}, {'start': '12085.520', 'end': '12089.439', 'text': 'even more than blood relations. Hey you'}, {'start': '12087.680', 'end': '12091.279', 'text': 'had just discovered a mysterious droplet'}, {'start': '12089.439', 'end': '12093.040', 'text': 'that would be perfect for his crot.'}, {'start': '12091.279', 'end': '12095.200', 'text': 'Recently coming into a considerable sum'}, {'start': '12093.040', 'end': '12096.640', 'text': 'of money, his pockets were full and he'}, {'start': '12095.200', 'end': '12098.160', 'text': "couldn't resist the opportunity to"}, {'start': '12096.640', 'end': '12100.000', 'text': 'acquire the droplet. 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The Hoen region with'}, {'start': '12116.880', 'end': '12120.479', 'text': 'its abundant waterways had many'}, {'start': '12118.720', 'end': '12122.560', 'text': 'prosperous coastal cities, whereas'}, {'start': '12120.479', 'end': '12124.319', 'text': 'inland cities were relatively poorer.'}, {'start': '12122.560', 'end': '12126.399', 'text': 'The only inland city that stood out was'}, {'start': '12124.319', 'end': '12128.720', 'text': 'Satles City, built near a dormant'}, {'start': '12126.399', 'end': '12130.479', 'text': 'volcano. Unsurprisingly, water-type'}, {'start': '12128.720', 'end': '12132.319', 'text': 'Pokémon were particularly popular in'}, {'start': '12130.479', 'end': '12134.239', 'text': 'this area. He noticed the mysterious'}, {'start': '12132.319', 'end': '12136.560', 'text': 'droplet, which could enhance move power'}, {'start': '12134.239', 'end': '12138.720', 'text': 'by 10, priced at a staggering 1 million'}, {'start': '12136.560', 'end': '12140.800', 'text': 'Pokedars, the cost of half a starter'}, {'start': '12138.720', 'end': '12142.720', 'text': 'Pokémon. Hey, you had anticipated a high'}, {'start': '12140.800', 'end': '12144.800', 'text': "price, but hadn't expected it to be this"}, {'start': '12142.720', 'end': '12146.720', 'text': 'exorbitant. The other customers stared'}, {'start': '12144.800', 'end': '12148.640', 'text': 'longingly at the droplet on display, but'}, {'start': '12146.720', 'end': '12150.479', 'text': 'refrained from making a purchase. After'}, {'start': '12148.640', 'end': '12152.479', 'text': 'all, not many trainers could afford such'}, {'start': '12150.479', 'end': '12154.399', 'text': 'a hefty sum. Hey, you calculated in his'}, {'start': '12152.479', 'end': '12155.680', 'text': 'mind if he bought the droplet, he would'}, {'start': '12154.399', 'end': '12157.600', 'text': 'still have enough funds left for'}, {'start': '12155.680', 'end': '12159.520', 'text': 'emergencies. Just as he decided to make'}, {'start': '12157.600', 'end': '12161.840', 'text': 'the purchase, the shop assistant coldly'}, {'start': '12159.520', 'end': '12164.160', 'text': 'informed him. Sorry, this mysterious'}, {'start': '12161.840', 'end': '12166.000', 'text': 'droplet is for display only and not for'}, {'start': '12164.160', 'end': '12168.080', 'text': 'sale. The surrounding customers seemed'}, {'start': '12166.000', 'end': '12169.760', 'text': 'unsurprised as others had also attempted'}, {'start': '12168.080', 'end': '12171.760', 'text': 'to buy it earlier and been similarly'}, {'start': '12169.760', 'end': '12173.439', 'text': 'rejected. The shop was using the droplet'}, {'start': '12171.760', 'end': '12175.120', 'text': 'as a marketing tactic to attract'}, {'start': '12173.439', 'end': '12177.439', 'text': 'customers and boost sales of other'}, {'start': '12175.120', 'end': '12179.359', 'text': 'regular items. Clever strategy indeed.'}, {'start': '12177.439', 'end': '12181.279', 'text': 'Disappointed, hey was about to purchase'}, {'start': '12179.359', 'end': '12182.800', 'text': 'some ordinary materials when he suddenly'}, {'start': '12181.279', 'end': '12184.960', 'text': 'remembered the alliance privileges'}, {'start': '12182.800', 'end': '12186.560', 'text': 'upgraded by gym leader Norman yesterday.'}, {'start': '12184.960', 'end': '12188.640', 'text': 'Norman had mentioned that he could enjoy'}, {'start': '12186.560', 'end': '12190.479', 'text': 'certain benefits in specific places.'}, {'start': '12188.640', 'end': '12192.000', 'text': 'Taking a chance, hey, you asked the shop'}, {'start': '12190.479', 'end': '12193.359', 'text': 'assistant to call the store owner and'}, {'start': '12192.000', 'end': '12195.760', 'text': 'presented the alliance privilege'}, {'start': '12193.359', 'end': '12197.359', 'text': 'displayed on his Pokedex. "Ah, dear'}, {'start': '12195.760', 'end': '12199.120', 'text': 'customer, we can offer you a 10'}, {'start': '12197.359', 'end': '12201.359', 'text': 'discount," the store owner said with a'}, {'start': '12199.120', 'end': '12203.200', 'text': 'beaming smile, enthusiastically packing'}, {'start': '12201.359', 'end': '12205.200', 'text': 'the mysterious droplet into an elegant'}, {'start': '12203.200', 'end': '12206.960', 'text': 'gift box. "Hey, you couldn\'t help but'}, {'start': '12205.200', 'end': '12208.800', 'text': 'notice the stark contrast between the'}, {'start': '12206.960', 'end': '12210.479', 'text': "owner's friendliness and the assistant's"}, {'start': '12208.800', 'end': '12212.399', 'text': 'earlier indifference." He smirked'}, {'start': '12210.479', 'end': '12213.840', 'text': 'slightly, feeling a bit resigned. It'}, {'start': '12212.399', 'end': '12216.000', 'text': 'seemed that the alliance privilege was'}, {'start': '12213.840', 'end': '12217.840', 'text': 'indeed a valuable asset. Just one level'}, {'start': '12216.000', 'end': '12220.080', 'text': 'of upgrade had already brought such'}, {'start': '12217.840', 'end': '12221.600', 'text': 'benefits. Heyu began to realize that the'}, {'start': '12220.080', 'end': '12223.279', 'text': 'greatest advantage of the investment'}, {'start': '12221.600', 'end': '12225.120', 'text': 'contract he had signed might be the'}, {'start': '12223.279', 'end': '12227.040', 'text': 'enhancement of his privileges. The'}, {'start': '12225.120', 'end': '12229.279', 'text': "alliance's privilege system resembled"}, {'start': '12227.040', 'end': '12230.960', 'text': 'the nobility system of ancient times'}, {'start': '12229.279', 'end': '12232.880', 'text': 'where the lives of ordinary people at'}, {'start': '12230.960', 'end': '12234.560', 'text': 'the bottom were of little concern. With'}, {'start': '12232.880', 'end': '12236.640', 'text': 'such a rigid structure, there was no'}, {'start': '12234.560', 'end': '12238.720', 'text': 'fear of uprisings like those led by Hong'}, {'start': '12236.640', 'end': '12240.800', 'text': 'Chow in history. Hey reflected that he'}, {'start': '12238.720', 'end': '12242.960', 'text': 'was now a beneficiary of this system and'}, {'start': '12240.800', 'end': '12244.560', 'text': 'had no reason to criticize it. If he had'}, {'start': '12242.960', 'end': '12246.239', 'text': 'chosen to remain on the path of the dark'}, {'start': '12244.560', 'end': '12248.080', 'text': 'organizations, his perspective might'}, {'start': '12246.239', 'end': '12250.080', 'text': 'have been entirely different. Perhaps he'}, {'start': '12248.080', 'end': '12252.319', 'text': 'would have even admired Huang Xiao and'}, {'start': '12250.080', 'end': '12254.160', 'text': 'dreamed of leading a rebellion himself.'}, {'start': '12252.319', 'end': '12256.080', 'text': 'After all, humans are inherently'}, {'start': '12254.160', 'end': '12258.800', 'text': "selfish. It's a fundamental flaw of"}, {'start': '12256.080', 'end': '12260.720', 'text': 'humanity. Come on, Croant. Absorb this'}, {'start': '12258.800', 'end': '12262.479', 'text': 'into your body. 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A tin boost to water type moves.'}, {'start': '12279.439', 'end': '12282.960', 'text': "Now Cradon's razor shell attack will"}, {'start': '12281.279', 'end': '12284.640', 'text': 'pack a punch. Hey, you thought,'}, {'start': '12282.960', 'end': '12287.040', 'text': 'imagining the day Craon would master'}, {'start': '12284.640', 'end': '12289.279', 'text': 'Crabhammer. Ring, ring, ring, ring.'}, {'start': '12287.040', 'end': '12291.359', 'text': 'Suddenly, the Pokedex sounded. Hey, you'}, {'start': '12289.279', 'end': '12293.680', 'text': 'glanced at it and exclaimed, "Eve is'}, {'start': '12291.359', 'end': '12295.279', 'text': 'about to hatch." Without hesitation, he'}, {'start': '12293.680', 'end': '12297.279', 'text': 'dashed out of the Pokemon center,'}, {'start': '12295.279', 'end': '12299.279', 'text': 'heading toward the Pedalberg gym, unable'}, {'start': '12297.279', 'end': '12301.439', 'text': 'to hide the joy on his face. 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Crack tiny fractures appeared on'}, {'start': '12317.040', 'end': '12321.279', 'text': 'the shell, spreading wider and wider.'}, {'start': '12319.439', 'end': '12323.120', 'text': 'Hope a furry little head emerged from'}, {'start': '12321.279', 'end': '12325.200', 'text': 'the shell, cautiously observing the'}, {'start': '12323.120', 'end': '12327.520', 'text': 'brand new world. Hello there, little'}, {'start': '12325.200', 'end': '12329.200', 'text': 'one. Hey, you greeted warmly, unable to'}, {'start': '12327.520', 'end': '12331.200', 'text': 'resist, reaching out to gently stroke'}, {'start': '12329.200', 'end': '12333.520', 'text': "the little creature's head. Eevee shrank"}, {'start': '12331.200', 'end': '12335.680', 'text': 'back timidly, its fluffy ears folding'}, {'start': '12333.520', 'end': '12338.239', 'text': 'down. But after sensing no malice, they'}, {'start': '12335.680', 'end': '12340.319', 'text': 'perked back up, its big, curious eyes'}, {'start': '12338.239', 'end': '12342.399', 'text': 'darted around, carefully exploring the'}, {'start': '12340.319', 'end': '12344.640', 'text': 'world outside its shell. As it inched'}, {'start': '12342.399', 'end': '12346.560', 'text': 'closer to Heiu<unk>s palm, its tiny nose'}, {'start': '12344.640', 'end': '12349.120', 'text': 'twitched as it sniffed his fingers, then'}, {'start': '12346.560', 'end': '12351.279', 'text': 'gave a tentative lick. Eevee, so salty.'}, {'start': '12349.120', 'end': '12354.000', 'text': 'Hey, you chuckled, explaining, little'}, {'start': '12351.279', 'end': '12356.640', 'text': 'one, humans secrete sweat, so of course'}, {'start': '12354.000', 'end': '12358.560', 'text': "it's salty. He cradled the tiny Eevee in"}, {'start': '12356.640', 'end': '12361.040', 'text': 'his hands, using the other to gently'}, {'start': '12358.560', 'end': '12363.760', 'text': 'smooth its damp, messy fur. Feeling the'}, {'start': '12361.040', 'end': '12366.239', 'text': "warmth of Hey's palm, Eevee snuggled in,"}, {'start': '12363.760', 'end': '12368.000', 'text': 'letting out a soft, contented cry. Like'}, {'start': '12366.239', 'end': '12370.160', 'text': 'most newborn Pokémon, it was very'}, {'start': '12368.000', 'end': '12372.880', 'text': 'sleepy. Before long, it was nestled in'}, {'start': '12370.160', 'end': '12375.120', 'text': 'Hiu<unk>s arms, fast asleep. Eevee is so'}, {'start': '12372.880', 'end': '12376.960', 'text': 'adorable, May said enviously, her eyes'}, {'start': '12375.120', 'end': '12379.200', 'text': 'sparkling. When the eggshell had cracked'}, {'start': '12376.960', 'end': '12380.960', 'text': "and Eevee's head first peaked out, her"}, {'start': '12379.200', 'end': '12382.800', 'text': 'small hands had instinctively clenched'}, {'start': '12380.960', 'end': '12385.279', 'text': 'with excitement. She made a silent vow'}, {'start': '12382.800', 'end': '12387.359', 'text': "to herself. Someday I'll catch an Eevee,"}, {'start': '12385.279', 'end': '12389.200', 'text': 'too. Hey, you carried Eevee back to the'}, {'start': '12387.359', 'end': '12390.640', 'text': 'Pokémon center for a thorough checkup.'}, {'start': '12389.200', 'end': '12393.040', 'text': 'After confirming that everything was'}, {'start': '12390.640', 'end': '12394.960', 'text': "fine, he finally felt at ease. Eevee's"}, {'start': '12393.040', 'end': '12397.200', 'text': 'ability was adaptability, and it had'}, {'start': '12394.960', 'end': '12399.359', 'text': 'inherited the moves Yawn and Wish.'}, {'start': '12397.200', 'end': '12401.439', 'text': 'Watching Hiu leave, nurse Joy Lynn'}, {'start': '12399.359', 'end': '12403.520', 'text': "thought to herself, Cradon's evolution,"}, {'start': '12401.439', 'end': '12404.880', 'text': "and now he's obtained an Eevee. It seems"}, {'start': '12403.520', 'end': '12406.640', 'text': 'to have good potential likely from the'}, {'start': '12404.880', 'end': '12408.479', 'text': "Pedleberg gym. Looks like he's already"}, {'start': '12406.640', 'end': '12410.239', 'text': 'secured their sponsorship. I wonder when'}, {'start': '12408.479', 'end': '12412.000', 'text': 'the family will hear about this. Being'}, {'start': '12410.239', 'end': '12414.080', 'text': 'sponsored by the Pedleberg gym is a'}, {'start': '12412.000', 'end': '12415.439', 'text': "testament to Heyu's potential. I can't"}, {'start': '12414.080', 'end': '12417.359', 'text': 'let such a talent slip through my'}, {'start': '12415.439', 'end': '12419.279', 'text': "fingers while he's right under my nose."}, {'start': '12417.359', 'end': '12421.040', 'text': 'After all, every time a genius was'}, {'start': '12419.279', 'end': '12422.720', 'text': 'discovered, side branches of the Joy'}, {'start': '12421.040', 'end': '12424.960', 'text': 'family like her would receive certain'}, {'start': '12422.720', 'end': '12426.720', 'text': 'rewards. Miss Joy, could you please help'}, {'start': '12424.960', 'end': '12428.000', 'text': 'me treat my tail? Another trainer'}, {'start': '12426.720', 'end': '12430.160', 'text': 'approached to request treatment'}, {'start': '12428.000', 'end': '12431.680', 'text': 'services, and Joy Lynn had to stop her'}, {'start': '12430.160', 'end': '12434.080', 'text': 'train of thought and get back to her'}, {'start': '12431.680', 'end': '12435.520', 'text': 'busy work. In the following days, Coroba'}, {'start': '12434.080', 'end': '12437.200', 'text': 'stayed in the city and refrained from'}, {'start': '12435.520', 'end': '12439.359', 'text': 'venturing into the wild to take on'}, {'start': '12437.200', 'end': '12440.960', 'text': 'tasks. During this time, Eevee'}, {'start': '12439.359', 'end': '12442.800', 'text': 'successfully transitioned out of its'}, {'start': '12440.960', 'end': '12444.960', 'text': 'infancy stage. Thanks to the growth'}, {'start': '12442.800', 'end': '12446.880', 'text': 'serum provided by Pedleberg Gym and'}, {'start': '12444.960', 'end': '12448.880', 'text': 'developed remarkably well, it was time'}, {'start': '12446.880', 'end': '12450.720', 'text': 'to leave. With the Pedleberg Gym badge'}, {'start': '12448.880', 'end': '12452.880', 'text': 'already in hand, the next destination'}, {'start': '12450.720', 'end': '12454.640', 'text': 'was Rustboro City. Kuroba had spent'}, {'start': '12452.880', 'end': '12456.239', 'text': 'quite a while in Pedleberg City, which'}, {'start': '12454.640', 'end': '12458.319', 'text': 'had been a period of significant growth'}, {'start': '12456.239', 'end': '12460.080', 'text': 'for him. His Cradon had evolved into a'}, {'start': '12458.319', 'end': '12461.840', 'text': 'croant, and his league privileges had'}, {'start': '12460.080', 'end': '12463.840', 'text': 'been upgraded. He also successfully'}, {'start': '12461.840', 'end': '12465.680', 'text': 'caught a new EV, which became his new'}, {'start': '12463.840', 'end': '12467.920', 'text': 'companion. Reflecting on the past few'}, {'start': '12465.680', 'end': '12469.840', 'text': 'weeks, Kuroba felt deeply satisfied with'}, {'start': '12467.920', 'end': '12471.760', 'text': 'all he had gained. He packed all his'}, {'start': '12469.840', 'end': '12473.840', 'text': 'belongings into his spatial backpack,'}, {'start': '12471.760', 'end': '12476.160', 'text': 'took one last look around the tidy room,'}, {'start': '12473.840', 'end': '12477.920', 'text': 'and left decisively. Before departing,'}, {'start': '12476.160', 'end': '12480.800', 'text': 'he decided to bid farewell to Mr.'}, {'start': '12477.920', 'end': '12483.200', 'text': 'Norman, Mrs. Mitsuko, and May as he was'}, {'start': '12480.800', 'end': '12484.800', 'text': 'now in a way considered an investor in'}, {'start': '12483.200', 'end': '12486.960', 'text': 'the Pedleberg gym and part of their'}, {'start': '12484.800', 'end': '12488.880', 'text': 'extended circle. Outside the gym, May'}, {'start': '12486.960', 'end': '12490.800', 'text': 'was no longer her usual cheerful self.'}, {'start': '12488.880', 'end': '12493.200', 'text': 'Her face was marked by sadness and'}, {'start': '12490.800', 'end': '12495.200', 'text': 'reluctance. Her bright, sparkling eyes'}, {'start': '12493.200', 'end': '12497.200', 'text': 'brimmed with tears, threatening to fall'}, {'start': '12495.200', 'end': '12498.640', 'text': 'at any moment. "Big brother, are you'}, {'start': '12497.200', 'end': '12500.160', 'text': "really leaving? Can't you stay a little"}, {'start': '12498.640', 'end': '12502.160', 'text': 'longer with me?" May<unk>s voice was'}, {'start': '12500.160', 'end': '12504.080', 'text': 'filled with disappointment and sorrow.'}, {'start': '12502.160', 'end': '12505.439', 'text': 'Still young, she struggled to grasp the'}, {'start': '12504.080', 'end': '12506.960', 'text': "concept of parting and couldn't"}, {'start': '12505.439', 'end': '12508.640', 'text': 'understand why her big brother had to'}, {'start': '12506.960', 'end': '12510.399', 'text': 'leave so suddenly. Her innocent'}, {'start': '12508.640', 'end': '12512.399', 'text': 'expression, combined with her effort to'}, {'start': '12510.399', 'end': '12514.399', 'text': 'hold back tears, made her all the more'}, {'start': '12512.399', 'end': '12516.399', 'text': 'endearing. She bit her lip tightly,'}, {'start': '12514.399', 'end': '12518.319', 'text': 'trying not to cry, but the tears in her'}, {'start': '12516.399', 'end': '12520.640', 'text': 'eyes overflowed and finally trickled'}, {'start': '12518.319', 'end': '12522.399', 'text': 'down her cheeks. "May big brother has to'}, {'start': '12520.640', 'end': '12524.000', 'text': 'go on a journey to collect badges and'}, {'start': '12522.399', 'end': '12525.680', 'text': 'compete in the league. Make sure to'}, {'start': '12524.000', 'end': '12528.080', 'text': 'cheer for me in front of the TV when the'}, {'start': '12525.680', 'end': '12529.840', 'text': 'time comes." "Okay." Kuroba forced a'}, {'start': '12528.080', 'end': '12532.239', 'text': 'smile, crouched down slightly, and'}, {'start': '12529.840', 'end': '12534.319', 'text': 'gently patted May\'s head. "Mr. Norman,'}, {'start': '12532.239', 'end': '12536.399', 'text': 'Mrs. Mitsuko, thank you for your care'}, {'start': '12534.319', 'end': '12538.720', 'text': 'and guidance these past weeks." Kuroba'}, {'start': '12536.399', 'end': '12540.800', 'text': 'said sincerely, bowing deeply to them.'}, {'start': '12538.720', 'end': '12542.560', 'text': 'Mr. Norman, taking rare time out of his'}, {'start': '12540.800', 'end': '12544.479', 'text': 'busy schedule, personally came to see'}, {'start': '12542.560', 'end': '12546.640', 'text': 'him off. The Rusboro Boro City gym'}, {'start': '12544.479', 'end': '12548.479', 'text': 'specializes in rock type Pokémon. Their'}, {'start': '12546.640', 'end': '12550.080', 'text': 'former gym leader has just retired, and'}, {'start': '12548.479', 'end': '12551.520', 'text': 'the new leader seems to be quite young.'}, {'start': '12550.080', 'end': '12553.279', 'text': '"Given the type advantage of your'}, {'start': '12551.520', 'end': '12555.840', 'text': 'Pokémon, you should be able to earn the'}, {'start': '12553.279', 'end': '12557.520', 'text': 'badge with ease," he said. Coroba nodded'}, {'start': '12555.840', 'end': '12559.600', 'text': 'gratefully. Then looked back at May to'}, {'start': '12557.520', 'end': '12561.680', 'text': 'see if she had any parting words. "Big'}, {'start': '12559.600', 'end': '12563.840', 'text': "brother, this is an HM I took from dad's"}, {'start': '12561.680', 'end': '12565.840', 'text': 'room. It should be useful to you, May'}, {'start': '12563.840', 'end': '12568.080', 'text': 'said, pulling out a disc-like HM from'}, {'start': '12565.840', 'end': '12570.080', 'text': 'her pocket and offering it to Koba as if'}, {'start': '12568.080', 'end': '12572.239', 'text': 'presenting a treasure. Mr. Norman and'}, {'start': '12570.080', 'end': '12574.319', 'text': "Mrs. Mitsuko's expressions darkened at"}, {'start': '12572.239', 'end': '12576.560', 'text': 'this site, and their gazes toward Koroba'}, {'start': '12574.319', 'end': '12578.080', 'text': 'turned slightly unfriendly. "All right,'}, {'start': '12576.560', 'end': '12580.239', 'text': 'just take it," Mr. Norman said'}, {'start': '12578.080', 'end': '12582.080', 'text': 'generously. "It\'s just a regular HM,'}, {'start': '12580.239', 'end': '12584.000', 'text': 'nothing too valuable. Consider it a'}, {'start': '12582.080', 'end': '12586.080', 'text': 'small investment." Despite his words,'}, {'start': '12584.000', 'end': '12587.920', 'text': 'Mr. Norman felt a pang of discomfort.'}, {'start': '12586.080', 'end': '12589.840', 'text': '"How had his precious daughter become so'}, {'start': '12587.920', 'end': '12591.600', 'text': 'attached to Koba? Was it all because of'}, {'start': '12589.840', 'end': '12593.920', 'text': 'that one life-saving incident? Thank'}, {'start': '12591.600', 'end': '12595.680', 'text': 'you, Mr. Norman. This is a rare herb I'}, {'start': '12593.920', 'end': '12598.000', 'text': 'came across in the wild as a token of'}, {'start': '12595.680', 'end': '12599.680', 'text': 'gratitude," Koroba said, taking out a'}, {'start': '12598.000', 'end': '12601.600', 'text': 'carefully preserved starry bloom from'}, {'start': '12599.680', 'end': '12603.760', 'text': 'his spatial backpack. He had found it in'}, {'start': '12601.600', 'end': '12606.080', 'text': 'the forest the day he saved May. Knowing'}, {'start': '12603.760', 'end': '12608.239', 'text': 'Mr. Norman might refuse the gift, Kuroba'}, {'start': '12606.080', 'end': '12610.000', 'text': 'instead handed it directly to May. "Wow,'}, {'start': '12608.239', 'end': '12612.160', 'text': "it's so beautiful. Thank you, big"}, {'start': '12610.000', 'end': '12614.160', 'text': 'brother. I\'ll treasure it forever." May'}, {'start': '12612.160', 'end': '12616.000', 'text': 'exclaimed, cradling the stunning star'}, {'start': '12614.160', 'end': '12618.399', 'text': 'blue flower in her hands with a radiant'}, {'start': '12616.000', 'end': '12620.319', 'text': 'smile on her face. Kuroba slowly walked'}, {'start': '12618.399', 'end': '12622.720', 'text': 'toward the city outskirts, waving as he'}, {'start': '12620.319', 'end': '12624.479', 'text': 'called out, "Goodbye." Route 104 in the'}, {'start': '12622.720', 'end': '12626.640', 'text': 'Hoen region is a key north south'}, {'start': '12624.479', 'end': '12628.800', 'text': 'passageway. To the east, it connects to'}, {'start': '12626.640', 'end': '12630.960', 'text': 'Rusboro City. To the north, it leads to'}, {'start': '12628.800', 'end': '12633.760', 'text': 'Pedleberg City, and to the south, it'}, {'start': '12630.960', 'end': '12635.760', 'text': 'transitions into Route 105, a waterway.'}, {'start': '12633.760', 'end': '12637.840', 'text': 'This road divides Pedleberg Woods into'}, {'start': '12635.760', 'end': '12639.520', 'text': 'two sections, and countless adventurous'}, {'start': '12637.840', 'end': '12641.760', 'text': 'trainers travel back and forth here'}, {'start': '12639.520', 'end': '12644.000', 'text': 'every day. Fresh out of the city, Heyu'}, {'start': '12641.760', 'end': '12646.239', 'text': 'strolled leisurely along the wide path,'}, {'start': '12644.000', 'end': '12647.840', 'text': 'accompanied by his crot. Rumors spoke of'}, {'start': '12646.239', 'end': '12649.760', 'text': 'sightings of Shrumish in Pedleberg'}, {'start': '12647.840', 'end': '12651.279', 'text': "Woods, and Hiu couldn't help but wonder"}, {'start': '12649.760', 'end': '12653.439', 'text': 'if the forum posts he had read were'}, {'start': '12651.279', 'end': '12655.359', 'text': 'true. He held a Pokedex for navigation'}, {'start': '12653.439', 'end': '12656.960', 'text': 'while Craon stayed alert, scanning the'}, {'start': '12655.359', 'end': '12659.040', 'text': 'surroundings for any surprise attacks'}, {'start': '12656.960', 'end': '12660.800', 'text': 'from wild Pokémon. Before setting off,'}, {'start': '12659.040', 'end': '12662.880', 'text': 'Hiu had done some research online about'}, {'start': '12660.800', 'end': '12664.800', 'text': 'Route 104 and learned that Shrimish had'}, {'start': '12662.880', 'end': '12666.960', 'text': 'recently been spotted there. This rare'}, {'start': '12664.800', 'end': '12669.359', 'text': 'and practical Pokémon was something Hiu'}, {'start': '12666.960', 'end': '12670.720', 'text': 'was eager to catch. Not only is Shrimish'}, {'start': '12669.359', 'end': '12672.720', 'text': 'a valuable source of medicinal'}, {'start': '12670.720', 'end': '12674.800', 'text': 'materials, but it is also incredibly'}, {'start': '12672.720', 'end': '12677.040', 'text': 'easy to care for, thriving on nothing'}, {'start': '12674.800', 'end': '12678.960', 'text': 'more than decaying leaves and soil. Its'}, {'start': '12677.040', 'end': '12680.960', 'text': 'spore and poison heal abilities are top'}, {'start': '12678.960', 'end': '12682.960', 'text': 'tier spore can potentially paralyze, put'}, {'start': '12680.960', 'end': '12684.720', 'text': 'to sleep, or poison an attacker, while'}, {'start': '12682.960', 'end': '12686.560', 'text': 'poison heal allows it to recover health'}, {'start': '12684.720', 'end': '12688.479', 'text': 'instead of taking damage when poisoned.'}, {'start': '12686.560', 'end': '12690.720', 'text': 'Heyu quickened his pace, muttering to'}, {'start': '12688.479', 'end': '12692.720', 'text': 'himself. Shmish usually appear in damp'}, {'start': '12690.720', 'end': '12694.720', 'text': 'places, especially after it rains when'}, {'start': '12692.720', 'end': '12696.800', 'text': 'they tend to gather in groups. As he was'}, {'start': '12694.720', 'end': '12698.160', 'text': 'lost in thought, a young boy in shorts'}, {'start': '12696.800', 'end': '12700.800', 'text': 'suddenly jumped out into the middle of'}, {'start': '12698.160', 'end': '12702.880', 'text': 'the road. The boy shouted at Hiu. "Hey,"'}, {'start': '12700.800', 'end': '12704.880', 'text': 'the trainer with the croant. Startled by'}, {'start': '12702.880', 'end': '12707.040', 'text': 'the sudden call, Hiu hesitated before'}, {'start': '12704.880', 'end': '12708.800', 'text': 'pointing to himself. "Kid, are you'}, {'start': '12707.040', 'end': '12710.560', 'text': 'talking to me?" "Yeah, you do you dare'}, {'start': '12708.800', 'end': '12712.319', 'text': 'to have your croant battle my Pokémon?"'}, {'start': '12710.560', 'end': '12714.239', 'text': 'The boy asked with a smirk. "Hey, you'}, {'start': '12712.319', 'end': '12716.319', 'text': 'stifled a laugh and replied, "They\'ll'}, {'start': '12714.239', 'end': '12718.800', 'text': 'pass. The level difference between us is'}, {'start': '12716.319', 'end': '12720.800', 'text': "just too big. Besides, my Pokemon isn't"}, {'start': '12718.800', 'end': '12723.200', 'text': "a corfish. It's the evolved form."}, {'start': '12720.800', 'end': '12725.359', 'text': 'Craott. The boy, clearly annoyed by the'}, {'start': '12723.200', 'end': '12728.160', 'text': 'rejection, looked puzzled, seemingly'}, {'start': '12725.359', 'end': '12730.160', 'text': 'unfamiliar with Craott. Of just scared,'}, {'start': '12728.160', 'end': '12732.160', 'text': "aren't you? He taunted. Hey, you sighed"}, {'start': '12730.160', 'end': '12733.439', 'text': "and responded. If we're going to battle,"}, {'start': '12732.160', 'end': '12735.200', 'text': 'there should at least be something at'}, {'start': '12733.439', 'end': '12736.479', 'text': 'stake. What do you have to offer? The'}, {'start': '12735.200', 'end': '12738.319', 'text': 'boy froze for a moment before'}, {'start': '12736.479', 'end': '12740.160', 'text': 'stammering. I know Pedleberg Woods like'}, {'start': '12738.319', 'end': '12742.000', 'text': 'the back of my hand. I can share a lot'}, {'start': '12740.160', 'end': '12744.080', 'text': 'of useful information with you. Hey, you'}, {'start': '12742.000', 'end': '12745.920', 'text': 'shrugged and replied nonchalantly. All'}, {'start': '12744.080', 'end': '12747.760', 'text': 'right, if I lose, he<unk>ll give you a'}, {'start': '12745.920', 'end': '12749.840', 'text': 'box of poke blocks. At the mention of'}, {'start': '12747.760', 'end': '12751.520', 'text': "poke blocks, the boy's eyes lit up."}, {'start': '12749.840', 'end': '12753.840', 'text': 'Without hesitation, he threw out a'}, {'start': '12751.520', 'end': '12755.680', 'text': 'pokeball. "Go Wormple!" he shouted. Heyu'}, {'start': '12753.840', 'end': '12757.520', 'text': 'watched silently as Cra used a quick'}, {'start': '12755.680', 'end': '12759.600', 'text': 'vice grip, effortlessly defeating the'}, {'start': '12757.520', 'end': '12760.960', 'text': 'Wormple. With the battle over, Heyu'}, {'start': '12759.600', 'end': '12763.359', 'text': 'obtained the information he had been'}, {'start': '12760.960', 'end': '12764.800', 'text': 'seeking. Continuing along the path, Heyu'}, {'start': '12763.359', 'end': '12766.560', 'text': 'eventually reached the northeastern'}, {'start': '12764.800', 'end': '12768.880', 'text': 'corner of Pedleberg Woods, where he'}, {'start': '12766.560', 'end': '12770.479', 'text': 'discovered a massive mossy rock. Rumor'}, {'start': '12768.880', 'end': '12772.399', 'text': 'had it that Eevee could evolve into'}, {'start': '12770.479', 'end': '12774.080', 'text': 'Leafeon around this area, and quite a'}, {'start': '12772.399', 'end': '12775.840', 'text': 'few people had already gathered there.'}, {'start': '12774.080', 'end': '12777.920', 'text': 'Heyu seemed lost in thought, and the'}, {'start': '12775.840', 'end': '12780.399', 'text': 'luxury ball on his belt began to shake.'}, {'start': '12777.920', 'end': '12783.040', 'text': 'Moments later, a fluffy Eevee emerged,'}, {'start': '12780.399', 'end': '12784.319', 'text': 'appearing at his feet. Eevee, Eevee. The'}, {'start': '12783.040', 'end': '12786.239', 'text': 'little Eevee seemed to hear the'}, {'start': '12784.319', 'end': '12787.840', 'text': 'conversation about itself and eagerly'}, {'start': '12786.239', 'end': '12789.600', 'text': 'jumped out of its pokeball. "You want to'}, {'start': '12787.840', 'end': '12791.200', 'text': 'check out that rock over there?" Kuroha'}, {'start': '12789.600', 'end': '12793.439', 'text': 'hesitated for a moment, but eventually'}, {'start': '12791.200', 'end': '12795.520', 'text': "agreed. After all, Eevee hadn't reached"}, {'start': '12793.439', 'end': '12796.880', 'text': 'the level required for evolution yet, so'}, {'start': '12795.520', 'end': '12799.200', 'text': "approaching it wouldn't trigger any"}, {'start': '12796.880', 'end': '12801.680', 'text': 'reaction. Eevee wagged its tail happily'}, {'start': '12799.200', 'end': '12803.439', 'text': "and leapt into Keroa's arms, nestling in"}, {'start': '12801.680', 'end': '12806.239', 'text': 'as if it had a special fondness for this'}, {'start': '12803.439', 'end': '12808.239', 'text': 'spot, enjoying his gentle strokes. Kuroa'}, {'start': '12806.239', 'end': '12810.000', 'text': 'shook his head helplessly and smiled.'}, {'start': '12808.239', 'end': '12811.439', 'text': '"You\'re really a handful. It\'s fine'}, {'start': '12810.000', 'end': '12813.439', 'text': "while you're small, but when you grow"}, {'start': '12811.439', 'end': '12815.279', 'text': 'up, this won\'t work anymore." To pick up'}, {'start': '12813.439', 'end': '12817.040', 'text': 'the pace, Kuroha unfolded a'}, {'start': '12815.279', 'end': '12818.560', 'text': 'multi-purpose mountain bike designed for'}, {'start': '12817.040', 'end': '12820.399', 'text': 'outdoor terrain. Following the'}, {'start': '12818.560', 'end': '12822.080', 'text': 'directions given by the boy in shorts,'}, {'start': '12820.399', 'end': '12824.319', 'text': 'he quickly arrived at the northeastern'}, {'start': '12822.080', 'end': '12826.000', 'text': 'forest area. However, the site before'}, {'start': '12824.319', 'end': '12828.479', 'text': "him surprised him. It didn't look like a"}, {'start': '12826.000', 'end': '12830.239', 'text': 'forest at all. Instead, dozens of tents'}, {'start': '12828.479', 'end': '12832.000', 'text': 'were set up and the lively chatter of'}, {'start': '12830.239', 'end': '12833.840', 'text': 'people filled the air, making the place'}, {'start': '12832.000', 'end': '12835.680', 'text': 'feel more like a campsite gathering.'}, {'start': '12833.840', 'end': '12836.880', 'text': 'Karoha thought to himself, "Are all'}, {'start': '12835.680', 'end': '12838.880', 'text': 'these people here for some kind of'}, {'start': '12836.880', 'end': '12840.640', 'text': 'meetup?" He folded up his bike and did a'}, {'start': '12838.880', 'end': '12842.319', 'text': 'quick headcount, noticing that quite a'}, {'start': '12840.640', 'end': '12844.160', 'text': 'few people had gathered here. While his'}, {'start': '12842.319', 'end': '12846.319', 'text': 'arrival drew some attention, most people'}, {'start': '12844.160', 'end': '12847.840', 'text': "didn't pay him much mind. After all,"}, {'start': '12846.319', 'end': '12849.600', 'text': 'most visitors were here for the rare'}, {'start': '12847.840', 'end': '12851.760', 'text': 'Pokémon in Pedleberg Woods or the'}, {'start': '12849.600', 'end': '12853.279', 'text': 'massive mosscovered rock located within.'}, {'start': '12851.760', 'end': '12856.080', 'text': 'Eevee peeked its small head out from'}, {'start': '12853.279', 'end': '12858.080', 'text': "Kohaa's arms, its bright, curious eyes"}, {'start': '12856.080', 'end': '12860.239', 'text': 'scanning the scene, excitedly noticing'}, {'start': '12858.080', 'end': '12862.640', 'text': "other EV around the area. It couldn't"}, {'start': '12860.239', 'end': '12864.399', 'text': "contain its joy and forgetting Kuroha's"}, {'start': '12862.640', 'end': '12866.080', 'text': 'earlier instructions, leapt out of his'}, {'start': '12864.399', 'end': '12868.239', 'text': 'arms, bounding toward the gathering.'}, {'start': '12866.080', 'end': '12870.800', 'text': '"Eveie, be careful," Karoha called out'}, {'start': '12868.239', 'end': '12872.720', 'text': 'anxiously, chasing after it. Suddenly, a'}, {'start': '12870.800', 'end': '12874.960', 'text': 'young girl appeared in his path. "Oh my'}, {'start': '12872.720', 'end': '12876.960', 'text': 'gosh, what an adorable Eevee," she'}, {'start': '12874.960', 'end': '12879.120', 'text': 'exclaimed, her voice immediately drawing'}, {'start': '12876.960', 'end': '12881.279', 'text': 'the attention of others nearby. "Eveie,'}, {'start': '12879.120', 'end': '12883.359', 'text': 'get back here now," Karoha said firmly.'}, {'start': '12881.279', 'end': '12885.200', 'text': "his face stern, but Eevee didn't seem to"}, {'start': '12883.359', 'end': '12886.479', 'text': 'notice his displeasure and continued'}, {'start': '12885.200', 'end': '12888.960', 'text': 'exploring its surroundings with'}, {'start': '12886.479', 'end': '12890.880', 'text': 'unbridled curiosity. At that moment, a'}, {'start': '12888.960', 'end': '12893.359', 'text': 'bespectled man with a scholarly demeanor'}, {'start': '12890.880', 'end': '12895.040', 'text': 'approached slowly and asked, "Excuse me,'}, {'start': '12893.359', 'end': '12897.439', 'text': 'is this your Eevee? Its wonderfully'}, {'start': '12895.040', 'end': '12899.760', 'text': 'raised its fur is so fluffy, its eyes so'}, {'start': '12897.439', 'end': '12901.040', 'text': 'lively, and its form so petite. Could'}, {'start': '12899.760', 'end': '12903.439', 'text': 'you perhaps share some of your training'}, {'start': '12901.040', 'end': '12905.520', 'text': 'tips?" Karoha gently scooped Eevee back'}, {'start': '12903.439', 'end': '12907.600', 'text': 'into his arms, stroking its soft little'}, {'start': '12905.520', 'end': '12909.279', 'text': 'head. "This Eevee is from the Pedalberg'}, {'start': '12907.600', 'end': '12911.200', 'text': 'gym," he replied. Though he didn\'t'}, {'start': '12909.279', 'end': '12913.120', 'text': 'elaborate further, those words alone'}, {'start': '12911.200', 'end': '12915.359', 'text': 'were enough to peak curiosity. Most of'}, {'start': '12913.120', 'end': '12917.040', 'text': 'the onlookers exchanged puzzled glances,'}, {'start': '12915.359', 'end': '12918.880', 'text': 'while a few seemed to understand right'}, {'start': '12917.040', 'end': '12920.640', 'text': 'away. Pedleberg gym, the one in'}, {'start': '12918.880', 'end': '12922.479', 'text': "Pedleberg City, I haven't heard of it"}, {'start': '12920.640', 'end': '12924.560', 'text': 'before, someone questioned. Are you'}, {'start': '12922.479', 'end': '12926.399', 'text': "serious? It's a newly established gym."}, {'start': '12924.560', 'end': '12928.479', 'text': 'Look it up in your Pokedex and refresh'}, {'start': '12926.399', 'end': '12930.399', 'text': 'the data. Another person explained that'}, {'start': '12928.479', 'end': '12932.319', 'text': 'made Cinno wonder so many people had'}, {'start': '12930.399', 'end': '12933.920', 'text': 'recently flocked to Pedleberg Woods.'}, {'start': '12932.319', 'end': '12935.840', 'text': 'Most of the surrounding chatter focused'}, {'start': '12933.920', 'end': '12937.680', 'text': 'on the new gym while a handful of people'}, {'start': '12935.840', 'end': '12940.000', 'text': 'seemed more interested in Kuroha as a'}, {'start': '12937.680', 'end': '12942.000', 'text': 'trainer. Emit subso, may I ask your'}, {'start': '12940.000', 'end': '12943.920', 'text': 'name? The bespectled man adjusted his'}, {'start': '12942.000', 'end': '12945.920', 'text': 'glasses and pulled out his Pokedex,'}, {'start': '12943.920', 'end': '12948.080', 'text': 'seemingly intending to exchange contact'}, {'start': '12945.920', 'end': '12950.080', 'text': 'information. Kuroha smiled faintly,'}, {'start': '12948.080', 'end': '12951.680', 'text': "fully aware of the man's intentions to"}, {'start': '12950.080', 'end': '12953.600', 'text': 'probe his connection with the pedal bird'}, {'start': '12951.680', 'end': '12955.760', 'text': 'gym and perhaps uncover more about his'}, {'start': '12953.600', 'end': '12957.520', 'text': 'identity. Without hesitation, Kuroha'}, {'start': '12955.760', 'end': '12959.200', 'text': 'also took out his Pokedex. When they'}, {'start': '12957.520', 'end': '12960.560', 'text': 'tapped their devices together, both'}, {'start': '12959.200', 'end': '12962.399', 'text': 'screens displayed the others'}, {'start': '12960.560', 'end': '12964.479', 'text': "information. Meet Suba's smile grew"}, {'start': '12962.399', 'end': '12966.880', 'text': "wider upon seeing Kuroha's status as a"}, {'start': '12964.479', 'end': '12968.160', 'text': 'directline trainer. Ah, Karoha, perfect'}, {'start': '12966.880', 'end': '12969.920', 'text': "timing. I've gathered a group of"}, {'start': '12968.160', 'end': '12971.760', 'text': 'like-minded individuals over there.'}, {'start': '12969.920', 'end': '12973.600', 'text': "Let's discuss EV training techniques"}, {'start': '12971.760', 'end': '12975.359', 'text': 'together. Kohaa was more than happy to'}, {'start': '12973.600', 'end': '12977.040', 'text': 'join. After all, he had been a bit'}, {'start': '12975.359', 'end': '12978.800', 'text': 'unsure about how to integrate into these'}, {'start': '12977.040', 'end': '12981.279', 'text': 'circles. Since the invitation was'}, {'start': '12978.800', 'end': '12983.680', 'text': 'extended, there was no reason to refuse.'}, {'start': '12981.279', 'end': '12985.040', 'text': "Besides, judging by Mitsuba's demeanor,"}, {'start': '12983.680', 'end': '12986.960', 'text': 'it was likely that the people in his'}, {'start': '12985.040', 'end': '12988.640', 'text': 'group were also direct line trainers,'}, {'start': '12986.960', 'end': '12990.720', 'text': 'making for a highquality gathering.'}, {'start': '12988.640', 'end': '12993.040', 'text': 'Everyone, let me introduce you to Heyou.'}, {'start': '12990.720', 'end': '12994.960', 'text': 'San Yi spoke, but then suddenly paused'}, {'start': '12993.040', 'end': '12996.720', 'text': 'and turned to Hiu. Heyu thought to'}, {'start': '12994.960', 'end': '12998.720', 'text': "himself. It seems he's trying to probe"}, {'start': '12996.720', 'end': '13000.239', 'text': 'into my background again. Well, if'}, {'start': '12998.720', 'end': '13002.560', 'text': "that's the case, I'll let him have his"}, {'start': '13000.239', 'end': '13004.319', 'text': 'way. Heyu smiled faintly and said to the'}, {'start': '13002.560', 'end': '13006.399', 'text': 'group, "I come from a small island'}, {'start': '13004.319', 'end': '13008.479', 'text': "overseas. Currently, I'm traveling in"}, {'start': '13006.399', 'end': '13010.399', 'text': 'the Hoen region, challenging gyms, and'}, {'start': '13008.479', 'end': '13012.640', 'text': 'participating in the league. Apart from'}, {'start': '13010.399', 'end': '13014.399', 'text': 'San Yi, the scholarly looking boy with'}, {'start': '13012.640', 'end': '13016.239', 'text': 'glasses, there were two twin brothers'}, {'start': '13014.399', 'end': '13018.399', 'text': 'and a girl who had earlier complimented'}, {'start': '13016.239', 'end': '13019.920', 'text': "Eevee's cuteness. The four formed a"}, {'start': '13018.399', 'end': '13022.000', 'text': 'small circle, and judging by their'}, {'start': '13019.920', 'end': '13023.760', 'text': 'luxurious clothing and the Pokémon by'}, {'start': '13022.000', 'end': '13025.760', 'text': 'their sides, they were clearly elite'}, {'start': '13023.760', 'end': '13027.279', 'text': 'trainers from well-off families. Seeing'}, {'start': '13025.760', 'end': '13029.200', 'text': 'that Hiu was also from a similar'}, {'start': '13027.279', 'end': '13031.279', 'text': 'background, they seemed eager to welcome'}, {'start': '13029.200', 'end': '13033.200', 'text': 'him into their group. Hey, you lucky to'}, {'start': '13031.279', 'end': '13035.279', 'text': "have met us. Otherwise, if you'd been"}, {'start': '13033.200', 'end': '13036.800', 'text': 'misled by some lowly commoner, it could'}, {'start': '13035.279', 'end': '13038.720', 'text': 'have been a disaster, one of them'}, {'start': '13036.800', 'end': '13040.000', 'text': "remarked. As they spoke, they didn't"}, {'start': '13038.720', 'end': '13042.000', 'text': 'bother to hide their disdain for'}, {'start': '13040.000', 'end': '13044.080', 'text': 'ordinary trainers. Hey, you chose not to'}, {'start': '13042.000', 'end': '13045.920', 'text': 'respond, simply listening quietly.'}, {'start': '13044.080', 'end': '13047.520', 'text': 'However, they were clearly intrigued by'}, {'start': '13045.920', 'end': '13049.920', 'text': 'him, especially when he mentioned that'}, {'start': '13047.520', 'end': '13051.840', 'text': 'his EV came from a gym. Mr. Norman, the'}, {'start': '13049.920', 'end': '13054.000', 'text': 'gym leader of Pedleberg, has high hopes'}, {'start': '13051.840', 'end': '13055.680', 'text': 'for me. Hey, you explained. He even'}, {'start': '13054.000', 'end': '13057.439', 'text': 'signed an investment contract with me,'}, {'start': '13055.680', 'end': '13059.120', 'text': 'and this little EV is part of that'}, {'start': '13057.439', 'end': '13061.359', 'text': 'arrangement. Seeing that each of them'}, {'start': '13059.120', 'end': '13062.720', 'text': 'also had an EV by their side. Hey, you'}, {'start': '13061.359', 'end': '13064.479', 'text': 'shared this information without'}, {'start': '13062.720', 'end': '13066.720', 'text': 'hesitation. He had always been skilled'}, {'start': '13064.479', 'end': '13068.560', 'text': 'at seizing such opportunities. The group'}, {'start': '13066.720', 'end': '13070.319', 'text': 'immediately looked at him with envy,'}, {'start': '13068.560', 'end': '13072.800', 'text': 'particularly the scholarly boy who'}, {'start': '13070.319', 'end': '13074.399', 'text': "finally understood why He's Eevee was so"}, {'start': '13072.800', 'end': '13076.800', 'text': 'well-developed. It had superior'}, {'start': '13074.399', 'end': '13078.960', 'text': 'genetics. "Pokemon from gyms are always'}, {'start': '13076.800', 'end': '13081.600', 'text': 'topnotch," he commented. One of the twin'}, {'start': '13078.960', 'end': '13083.279', 'text': 'brothers then asked, "So, hey, you are'}, {'start': '13081.600', 'end': '13085.279', 'text': 'you here to evolve your Eevee into a'}, {'start': '13083.279', 'end': '13087.359', 'text': 'Leafeon?" "Hey," you shook his head and'}, {'start': '13085.279', 'end': '13089.120', 'text': 'replied. "Actually, I\'m just curious'}, {'start': '13087.359', 'end': '13091.439', 'text': 'about the moss rock and wanted to take a'}, {'start': '13089.120', 'end': '13094.239', 'text': 'look. My EV just hatched recently and'}, {'start': '13091.439', 'end': '13096.319', 'text': 'isn\'t ready to evolve yet." EV. Hey'}, {'start': '13094.239', 'end': '13098.560', 'text': 'small EV peaked timidly from behind him,'}, {'start': '13096.319', 'end': '13100.319', 'text': 'gazing at the larger EVs in front of it.'}, {'start': '13098.560', 'end': '13101.840', 'text': 'After chatting briefly, Heyu learned'}, {'start': '13100.319', 'end': '13104.000', 'text': 'that the group was there primarily to'}, {'start': '13101.840', 'end': '13105.600', 'text': 'evolve their EVs. They had set up camp'}, {'start': '13104.000', 'end': '13108.319', 'text': 'to train and await the evolution'}, {'start': '13105.600', 'end': '13110.160', 'text': 'process. I see. Hey you remarked. So'}, {'start': '13108.319', 'end': '13112.160', 'text': 'using a combination of fresh wind grass'}, {'start': '13110.160', 'end': '13114.319', 'text': 'and clean water to groom Eevee can help'}, {'start': '13112.160', 'end': '13115.760', 'text': 'relax its coat. And honeydew berries can'}, {'start': '13114.319', 'end': '13117.520', 'text': "surprisingly enhance Eevee's"}, {'start': '13115.760', 'end': '13119.600', 'text': 'intelligence. As the group confirmed'}, {'start': '13117.520', 'end': '13121.279', 'text': 'that Hiu was also an elite trainer like'}, {'start': '13119.600', 'end': '13122.800', 'text': 'them, their initial reservations'}, {'start': '13121.279', 'end': '13124.319', 'text': 'disappeared and they became more'}, {'start': '13122.800', 'end': '13126.160', 'text': 'accepting of him. The five of them'}, {'start': '13124.319', 'end': '13128.160', 'text': 'gathered together, exchanging insights'}, {'start': '13126.160', 'end': '13129.760', 'text': 'on Eevee training. Each had their own'}, {'start': '13128.160', 'end': '13131.359', 'text': 'unique perspectives. And hey, you'}, {'start': '13129.760', 'end': '13133.439', 'text': 'listened carefully, gaining valuable'}, {'start': '13131.359', 'end': '13135.200', 'text': "knowledge. After all, there isn't a"}, {'start': '13133.439', 'end': '13137.120', 'text': 'single perfect training method, only the'}, {'start': '13135.200', 'end': '13139.680', 'text': 'one that best suits each individual'}, {'start': '13137.120', 'end': '13140.960', 'text': 'Pokémon. Every Pokémon is unique, and'}, {'start': '13139.680', 'end': '13142.640', 'text': 'training should be tailored to its'}, {'start': '13140.960', 'end': '13144.640', 'text': 'specific traits rather than rigidly'}, {'start': '13142.640', 'end': '13145.920', 'text': 'following established practices. Before'}, {'start': '13144.640', 'end': '13148.000', 'text': 'parting for the night, the group'}, {'start': '13145.920', 'end': '13149.359', 'text': 'exchanged their summarized tips on EV'}, {'start': '13148.000', 'end': '13151.840', 'text': 'training and returned to their'}, {'start': '13149.359', 'end': '13153.600', 'text': 'respective tents. As night fell, Heyu'}, {'start': '13151.840', 'end': '13155.279', 'text': 'lay inside his tent, reflecting on the'}, {'start': '13153.600', 'end': '13156.720', 'text': 'discussions they had during the day. It'}, {'start': '13155.279', 'end': '13158.800', 'text': 'turned out that it would rain in a few'}, {'start': '13156.720', 'end': '13160.560', 'text': 'days, and after the rain, a large number'}, {'start': '13158.800', 'end': '13162.239', 'text': 'of mushrooms might appear. Kuroba'}, {'start': '13160.560', 'end': '13164.319', 'text': "pondered for a moment. Since he wasn't"}, {'start': '13162.239', 'end': '13166.160', 'text': 'in a hurry to reach Can City, he decided'}, {'start': '13164.319', 'end': '13168.000', 'text': 'to stay here for a few days and wait for'}, {'start': '13166.160', 'end': '13170.000', 'text': 'the rain to pass. He slipped into his'}, {'start': '13168.000', 'end': '13171.600', 'text': 'sleeping bag, ready to sleep, only to'}, {'start': '13170.000', 'end': '13173.680', 'text': 'find that little Eevee wanted to crawl'}, {'start': '13171.600', 'end': '13175.439', 'text': 'in as well. Eevee buried its head into'}, {'start': '13173.680', 'end': '13177.760', 'text': 'the sleeping bag, its fluffy tail'}, {'start': '13175.439', 'end': '13180.160', 'text': 'wagging outside and its body trembling'}, {'start': '13177.760', 'end': '13182.080', 'text': "slightly. Gently stroking Eevee's fur to"}, {'start': '13180.160', 'end': '13184.080', 'text': 'comfort it, Kuroba thought to himself,'}, {'start': '13182.080', 'end': '13186.080', 'text': '"This little creature is actually afraid'}, {'start': '13184.080', 'end': '13188.080', 'text': 'of the dark." Surrounded by dozens of'}, {'start': '13186.080', 'end': '13189.920', 'text': 'tents, the watch shifts had already been'}, {'start': '13188.080', 'end': '13192.000', 'text': 'arranged so Coroba could sleep'}, {'start': '13189.920', 'end': '13193.680', 'text': 'peacefully. The next morning, he woke up'}, {'start': '13192.000', 'end': '13195.520', 'text': 'leisurely to the sound of clinking and'}, {'start': '13193.680', 'end': '13197.200', 'text': 'clattering outside. It turned out that'}, {'start': '13195.520', 'end': '13198.960', 'text': 'breakfast was being prepared. He took'}, {'start': '13197.200', 'end': '13201.120', 'text': 'out a bottle of nutrient solution and a'}, {'start': '13198.960', 'end': '13202.640', 'text': 'bag of cream bread, eating casually. He'}, {'start': '13201.120', 'end': '13203.840', 'text': 'was never too particular about food.'}, {'start': '13202.640', 'end': '13206.239', 'text': 'Anything to fill his stomach would'}, {'start': '13203.840', 'end': '13208.560', 'text': 'suffice. After preparing food and energy'}, {'start': '13206.239', 'end': '13211.520', 'text': 'cubes for his Pokémon, Kuroba began'}, {'start': '13208.560', 'end': '13213.200', 'text': 'packing up his tent. "Tlo, use a" he'}, {'start': '13211.520', 'end': '13215.200', 'text': 'commanded. The morning air was filled'}, {'start': '13213.200', 'end': '13216.800', 'text': 'with energy. On the training grounds,'}, {'start': '13215.200', 'end': '13218.479', 'text': 'others were already practicing and'}, {'start': '13216.800', 'end': '13220.640', 'text': 'Pokémon battles were drawing plenty of'}, {'start': '13218.479', 'end': '13222.479', 'text': 'attention. Koroba carried little Eevee'}, {'start': '13220.640', 'end': '13224.960', 'text': 'as he strolled around the campsite.'}, {'start': '13222.479', 'end': '13227.439', 'text': 'Eevee, seemingly just waking up, lay'}, {'start': '13224.960', 'end': '13229.680', 'text': 'drowsily in his arms. At that moment, a'}, {'start': '13227.439', 'end': '13231.840', 'text': 'refined man named Syeki approached and'}, {'start': '13229.680', 'end': '13233.760', 'text': 'suggested, "Kuroba, interested in a'}, {'start': '13231.840', 'end': '13235.439', 'text': 'mirror match with your Eevee." Kuroba\'s'}, {'start': '13233.760', 'end': '13237.840', 'text': 'interest was peaked. He glanced at the'}, {'start': '13235.439', 'end': '13239.600', 'text': 'Eevee in his arms and eagerly agreed. It'}, {'start': '13237.840', 'end': '13241.200', 'text': "was a good opportunity to train Eevee's"}, {'start': '13239.600', 'end': '13243.040', 'text': 'temperament after all. It would need to'}, {'start': '13241.200', 'end': '13245.120', 'text': "fight in the future and couldn't always"}, {'start': '13243.040', 'end': '13247.279', 'text': 'be just a pet. Although Eevee seemed'}, {'start': '13245.120', 'end': '13248.800', 'text': "reluctant, it didn't resist, perhaps"}, {'start': '13247.279', 'end': '13250.800', 'text': 'because it had witnessed battles during'}, {'start': '13248.800', 'end': '13252.560', 'text': 'its journey with Koba. The mirror match'}, {'start': '13250.800', 'end': '13255.200', 'text': 'between the two EVs attracted quite a'}, {'start': '13252.560', 'end': '13257.439', 'text': 'crowd. Kuroba gently encouraged. Eevee,'}, {'start': '13255.200', 'end': '13259.600', 'text': 'do your best. This is your first battle.'}, {'start': '13257.439', 'end': '13261.680', 'text': "A determined glint flashed in Eve's eyes"}, {'start': '13259.600', 'end': '13263.520', 'text': 'as it eagerly leapt into the field. The'}, {'start': '13261.680', 'end': '13265.760', 'text': 'two EVs faced each other from across the'}, {'start': '13263.520', 'end': '13268.479', 'text': "field with Coroba's Eevee noticeably"}, {'start': '13265.760', 'end': '13269.720', 'text': 'smaller in size. Eevee, use tackle. Both'}, {'start': '13268.479', 'end': '13271.680', 'text': 'trainers gave their commands'}, {'start': '13269.720', 'end': '13273.200', 'text': 'simultaneously. Despite the limited'}, {'start': '13271.680', 'end': '13275.200', 'text': 'moves, the battle was highly'}, {'start': '13273.200', 'end': '13277.200', 'text': 'entertaining. The two Pokémon collided,'}, {'start': '13275.200', 'end': '13279.359', 'text': "and Koroba's Eevee was clearly at a"}, {'start': '13277.200', 'end': '13281.359', 'text': 'disadvantage, getting knocked back. Its'}, {'start': '13279.359', 'end': '13283.120', 'text': 'previously clean and fluffy fur was now'}, {'start': '13281.359', 'end': '13285.439', 'text': 'dusty, which made it a bit annoyed.'}, {'start': '13283.120', 'end': '13287.520', 'text': '"Quick attack!" Kuroba shouted. Eevee'}, {'start': '13285.439', 'end': '13289.680', 'text': 'leapt up, its tail sweeping as countless'}, {'start': '13287.520', 'end': '13291.840', 'text': 'glowing stars shot toward the opponent.'}, {'start': '13289.680', 'end': '13293.680', 'text': 'Syeki adjusted his glasses and calmly'}, {'start': '13291.840', 'end': '13295.680', 'text': 'instructed, "Use sand attack to block'}, {'start': '13293.680', 'end': '13297.520', 'text': 'it. Though not very powerful, the sight'}, {'start': '13295.680', 'end': '13299.359', 'text': 'of the adorable Eevees jumping around'}, {'start': '13297.520', 'end': '13301.279', 'text': 'was delightful to watch." "All right,'}, {'start': '13299.359', 'end': '13303.200', 'text': 'let\'s call it a day." Both Kuroba and'}, {'start': '13301.279', 'end': '13305.040', 'text': 'Syeki signaled the end of the sparring'}, {'start': '13303.200', 'end': '13306.960', 'text': 'session. Since it was just practice,'}, {'start': '13305.040', 'end': '13309.120', 'text': 'there was no need to go all out. Just as'}, {'start': '13306.960', 'end': '13311.359', 'text': "the crowd began to disperse, Syeki's"}, {'start': '13309.120', 'end': '13313.359', 'text': 'Eevee suddenly emitted a brilliant light'}, {'start': '13311.359', 'end': '13316.000', 'text': 'which connected with a large mossy stone'}, {'start': '13313.359', 'end': '13318.239', 'text': 'nearby. As the light faded, a graceful,'}, {'start': '13316.000', 'end': '13320.080', 'text': 'fragrant Pokemon appeared. Leafeen. The'}, {'start': '13318.239', 'end': '13322.080', 'text': "sudden evolution captured everyone's"}, {'start': '13320.080', 'end': '13323.920', 'text': "attention. After all, wasn't the purpose"}, {'start': '13322.080', 'end': '13325.600', 'text': 'of their visit to witness the miraculous'}, {'start': '13323.920', 'end': '13328.080', 'text': 'effects of this mosscovered rock.'}, {'start': '13325.600', 'end': '13330.319', 'text': 'Leafeon beep beep beep as a grass-type'}, {'start': '13328.080', 'end': '13332.319', 'text': "Pokémon and one of Eeve's evolutions."}, {'start': '13330.319', 'end': '13334.479', 'text': 'Leafeon can perform photosynthesis like'}, {'start': '13332.319', 'end': '13336.399', 'text': 'a plant, creating an aura of fresh air'}, {'start': '13334.479', 'end': '13338.319', 'text': 'around it. The little Eevee nestled in'}, {'start': '13336.399', 'end': '13340.880', 'text': "Kuroba's arms watched the newly evolved"}, {'start': '13338.319', 'end': '13343.040', 'text': 'Leafeon with its lively, curious eyes,'}, {'start': '13340.880', 'end': '13344.880', 'text': 'wondering to itself, "Will I evolve into'}, {'start': '13343.040', 'end': '13346.640', 'text': 'something like that one day?" Its fluffy'}, {'start': '13344.880', 'end': '13348.800', 'text': 'ears stood upright, brimming with'}, {'start': '13346.640', 'end': '13350.560', 'text': 'curiosity. "Don\'t worry, little Eevee.'}, {'start': '13348.800', 'end': '13351.920', 'text': 'If you want to evolve into Umbreon in'}, {'start': '13350.560', 'end': '13353.840', 'text': 'the future, that would be the best'}, {'start': '13351.920', 'end': '13355.680', 'text': 'choice. But if you prefer another form,'}, {'start': '13353.840', 'end': '13358.000', 'text': "I won't force you. It's all up to your"}, {'start': '13355.680', 'end': '13360.000', 'text': 'own will," Kuroba said gently, holding'}, {'start': '13358.000', 'end': '13361.760', 'text': 'the little Eevee close and stroking its'}, {'start': '13360.000', 'end': '13363.520', 'text': "soft fur. Of course, if you don't"}, {'start': '13361.760', 'end': '13365.680', 'text': "specialize in the dark type, you'll only"}, {'start': '13363.520', 'end': '13367.200', 'text': 'be fit for support roles or as a pet.'}, {'start': '13365.680', 'end': '13369.040', 'text': 'Joining the main team would be out of'}, {'start': '13367.200', 'end': '13370.720', 'text': 'the question. He had already resolved to'}, {'start': '13369.040', 'end': '13372.720', 'text': 'focus on a specialization path,'}, {'start': '13370.720', 'end': '13374.720', 'text': 'prioritizing dark types as his main'}, {'start': '13372.720', 'end': '13377.040', 'text': 'strength. For the next few days, Heavy'}, {'start': '13374.720', 'end': '13378.640', 'text': 'Rain confined everyone to the campsite.'}, {'start': '13377.040', 'end': '13380.239', 'text': 'Interestingly, two other trainers,'}, {'start': '13378.640', 'end': '13382.000', 'text': 'Eevee, successfully evolved into'}, {'start': '13380.239', 'end': '13383.920', 'text': 'Leafians during this time. With the'}, {'start': '13382.000', 'end': '13385.840', 'text': 'discovery of the mossy rock, a steady'}, {'start': '13383.920', 'end': '13387.760', 'text': 'stream of trainers continued to flock to'}, {'start': '13385.840', 'end': '13389.439', 'text': "the campsite. Kuroba, we're heading out"}, {'start': '13387.760', 'end': '13391.680', 'text': 'to look for Shish. Do you want to come'}, {'start': '13389.439', 'end': '13393.439', 'text': 'with us? Kuroba, who had been quietly'}, {'start': '13391.680', 'end': '13395.359', 'text': 'reading a book on Pokemon care inside'}, {'start': '13393.439', 'end': '13397.120', 'text': 'his tent, paused at the call. Setting'}, {'start': '13395.359', 'end': '13399.279', 'text': 'the book aside, he stepped out of his'}, {'start': '13397.120', 'end': '13401.199', 'text': 'tent. The twin brothers, a young girl,'}, {'start': '13399.279', 'end': '13403.279', 'text': 'and Mitsuba Ike were already geared up'}, {'start': '13401.199', 'end': '13405.120', 'text': 'in their expedition outfits, seemingly'}, {'start': '13403.279', 'end': '13406.800', 'text': 'eager to search for traces of Shrimish'}, {'start': '13405.120', 'end': '13408.880', 'text': "now that the rain had stopped. It'll"}, {'start': '13406.800', 'end': '13410.479', 'text': 'pass. You guys go ahead. The paths are'}, {'start': '13408.880', 'end': '13412.239', 'text': "still pretty muddy. I'll head out in a"}, {'start': '13410.479', 'end': '13413.840', 'text': 'couple of days when it\'s drier." Kuroba'}, {'start': '13412.239', 'end': '13415.680', 'text': 'declined their invitation with a polite'}, {'start': '13413.840', 'end': '13417.199', 'text': 'smile. He had always preferred working'}, {'start': '13415.680', 'end': '13418.960', 'text': 'alone. The group looked a little'}, {'start': '13417.199', 'end': '13420.479', 'text': 'disappointed, but soon bid him goodbye'}, {'start': '13418.960', 'end': '13422.560', 'text': 'and headed deeper into the heart of'}, {'start': '13420.479', 'end': '13424.720', 'text': 'Petleberg Woods. Shrimish spores and'}, {'start': '13422.560', 'end': '13426.479', 'text': 'mushrooms were valuable materials, and'}, {'start': '13424.720', 'end': '13428.479', 'text': 'some energy cubes required them as'}, {'start': '13426.479', 'end': '13430.319', 'text': "ingredients. Kuroba's goal in capturing"}, {'start': '13428.479', 'end': '13432.160', 'text': "a Shrimish wasn't to train it as a main"}, {'start': '13430.319', 'end': '13434.399', 'text': 'battler, but to use it as a support'}, {'start': '13432.160', 'end': '13436.000', 'text': 'Pokémon. With just a bit of food, he'}, {'start': '13434.399', 'end': '13438.000', 'text': 'could continuously harvest small'}, {'start': '13436.000', 'end': '13439.760', 'text': 'mushrooms and poisonous spores from a'}, {'start': '13438.000', 'end': '13441.520', 'text': 'highly cost-effective arrangement. As'}, {'start': '13439.760', 'end': '13443.439', 'text': 'the sun rose and dried the ground over'}, {'start': '13441.520', 'end': '13445.279', 'text': 'the next two days, the jungle paths'}, {'start': '13443.439', 'end': '13447.199', 'text': 'became less muddy. Like most people in'}, {'start': '13445.279', 'end': '13449.680', 'text': 'the camp, Kuroba set off on his journey'}, {'start': '13447.199', 'end': '13451.680', 'text': 'to find Shish. These Pokémon preferred'}, {'start': '13449.680', 'end': '13453.760', 'text': 'damp environments, living in the moist'}, {'start': '13451.680', 'end': '13455.840', 'text': 'soil deep within the forest. During the'}, {'start': '13453.760', 'end': '13457.920', 'text': 'day, they hid under the shade of trees,'}, {'start': '13455.840', 'end': '13460.000', 'text': 'nestled quietly beneath fallen leaves,'}, {'start': '13457.920', 'end': '13462.640', 'text': 'thriving in the damp, decaying foliage'}, {'start': '13460.000', 'end': '13464.160', 'text': 'and soil. However, when sensing danger,'}, {'start': '13462.640', 'end': '13466.080', 'text': 'Shrimish would shake its body and'}, {'start': '13464.160', 'end': '13468.080', 'text': 'release deadly spores from its head.'}, {'start': '13466.080', 'end': '13470.000', 'text': 'These spores were incredibly toxic,'}, {'start': '13468.080', 'end': '13472.000', 'text': 'causing plants to wither instantly and'}, {'start': '13470.000', 'end': '13474.080', 'text': 'inducing excruciating joint pain in'}, {'start': '13472.000', 'end': '13476.160', 'text': 'humans upon inhalation. Kuroha moved'}, {'start': '13474.080', 'end': '13478.239', 'text': 'cautiously through the forest. Shroomish'}, {'start': '13476.160', 'end': '13480.000', 'text': 'were group dwelling Pokémon, timid by'}, {'start': '13478.239', 'end': '13481.760', 'text': 'nature and easily startled by the'}, {'start': '13480.000', 'end': '13483.279', 'text': 'slightest noise. This was one of the'}, {'start': '13481.760', 'end': '13484.560', 'text': 'reasons he preferred searching alone'}, {'start': '13483.279', 'end': '13486.239', 'text': 'rather than with the larger group.'}, {'start': '13484.560', 'end': '13488.399', 'text': '"Eveie, are you sure it\'s here?" he'}, {'start': '13486.239', 'end': '13490.160', 'text': 'asked, glancing down at the little Eevee'}, {'start': '13488.399', 'end': '13492.560', 'text': 'in his arms, which was sniffing the air'}, {'start': '13490.160', 'end': '13494.800', 'text': 'intently. The Eevee nodded confidently.'}, {'start': '13492.560', 'end': '13496.800', 'text': 'Its sense of smell was always reliable.'}, {'start': '13494.800', 'end': '13498.560', 'text': 'Kuroha noticed tiny footprints on the'}, {'start': '13496.800', 'end': '13500.479', 'text': 'ground and some chewed-up withered'}, {'start': '13498.560', 'end': '13502.399', 'text': 'leaves, confirming his hunch. He'}, {'start': '13500.479', 'end': '13504.479', 'text': 'crouched slightly, carefully parting the'}, {'start': '13502.399', 'end': '13506.160', 'text': 'tall grass, and sure enough, he spotted'}, {'start': '13504.479', 'end': '13508.080', 'text': 'a few shroomish hidden at the base of a'}, {'start': '13506.160', 'end': '13510.239', 'text': 'tree. Their upper bodies were beige with'}, {'start': '13508.080', 'end': '13512.000', 'text': 'green spots, their lower halves green'}, {'start': '13510.239', 'end': '13514.160', 'text': 'with a small opening on their heads and'}, {'start': '13512.000', 'end': '13516.080', 'text': 'a ring of folds definitely shrish.'}, {'start': '13514.160', 'end': '13518.080', 'text': "Karoha's eyes lit up. He quickly pulled"}, {'start': '13516.080', 'end': '13520.160', 'text': 'a luxury ball from his belt. In a flash'}, {'start': '13518.080', 'end': '13522.399', 'text': 'of white light, Kraon appeared. Use'}, {'start': '13520.160', 'end': '13523.920', 'text': 'razor shell, Kuroha instructed. But go'}, {'start': '13522.399', 'end': '13525.840', 'text': "easy. Don't knock them out completely."}, {'start': '13523.920', 'end': '13527.760', 'text': 'Cradon stepped forward, raising its'}, {'start': '13525.840', 'end': '13529.520', 'text': 'sharp pincers high before swiftly'}, {'start': '13527.760', 'end': '13531.359', 'text': 'striking down. The shroomish hiding'}, {'start': '13529.520', 'end': '13533.279', 'text': 'under the tree were immediately startled'}, {'start': '13531.359', 'end': '13535.600', 'text': 'and began scurrying away on their stubby'}, {'start': '13533.279', 'end': '13537.520', 'text': 'legs. "Charpedo, go after the one on the'}, {'start': '13535.600', 'end': '13539.920', 'text': 'left." "Fro, the one on the right is'}, {'start': '13537.520', 'end': '13542.080', 'text': 'yours," Kuroha commanded, releasing two'}, {'start': '13539.920', 'end': '13543.520', 'text': 'more Pokémon with a flick of his hands.'}, {'start': '13542.080', 'end': '13545.920', 'text': 'While one Shumish had been knocked'}, {'start': '13543.520', 'end': '13548.000', 'text': 'unconscious by Cra, the others tried to'}, {'start': '13545.920', 'end': '13550.399', 'text': 'escape, releasing clouds of poisonous'}, {'start': '13548.000', 'end': '13552.239', 'text': 'spores from their tops as they fled. Fio'}, {'start': '13550.399', 'end': '13553.600', 'text': 'blow them away. Kuroa shouted,'}, {'start': '13552.239', 'end': '13555.359', 'text': 'determined not to let them have their'}, {'start': '13553.600', 'end': '13557.600', 'text': 'way. Once all three Shrimish were'}, {'start': '13555.359', 'end': '13559.920', 'text': 'subdued, he quickly tossed Pokeballs,'}, {'start': '13557.600', 'end': '13562.560', 'text': 'capturing them one by one. Beep beep'}, {'start': '13559.920', 'end': '13564.399', 'text': 'beep. Shish, the mushroom Pokémon. A'}, {'start': '13562.560', 'end': '13566.000', 'text': 'grass type that inhabits moist forest'}, {'start': '13564.399', 'end': '13570.000', 'text': 'floors and feeds on decaying leaf'}, {'start': '13566.000', 'end': '13572.479', 'text': 'litter. Height 0.4 m. Weight 5 kg.'}, {'start': '13570.000', 'end': '13575.040', 'text': 'Well-developed. Ability: Poison heal.'}, {'start': '13572.479', 'end': '13577.840', 'text': 'Known moves: Tackle, absorb, stun,'}, {'start': '13575.040', 'end': '13580.000', 'text': 'spore, leech seed, mega drain, egg move,'}, {'start': '13577.840', 'end': '13581.840', 'text': 'drain punch. Kuroa scanned the poke'}, {'start': '13580.000', 'end': '13584.479', 'text': 'balls instantly receiving detailed'}, {'start': '13581.840', 'end': '13586.160', 'text': 'information about the three Shmish. Only'}, {'start': '13584.479', 'end': '13588.160', 'text': 'this one with drain punch and poison'}, {'start': '13586.160', 'end': '13590.319', 'text': 'heal stands out. Its ability could be'}, {'start': '13588.160', 'end': '13592.000', 'text': 'useful for certain strategies, he mused.'}, {'start': '13590.319', 'end': '13593.680', 'text': 'He decided to keep that one as a support'}, {'start': '13592.000', 'end': '13595.199', 'text': 'Pokémon while planning to sell the other'}, {'start': '13593.680', 'end': '13596.960', 'text': 'two. If I can get my hands on an'}, {'start': '13595.199', 'end': '13598.720', 'text': 'Everstone, I might be able to train it'}, {'start': '13596.960', 'end': '13601.279', 'text': 'further, he muttered to himself.'}, {'start': '13598.720', 'end': '13603.279', 'text': "Shmish's evolved form, Breum, was an"}, {'start': '13601.279', 'end': '13605.840', 'text': 'excellent Pokémon known for its swift'}, {'start': '13603.279', 'end': '13607.680', 'text': 'punches. However, its true appeal lay in'}, {'start': '13605.840', 'end': '13609.600', 'text': 'its signature move, Spore, a'}, {'start': '13607.680', 'end': '13611.279', 'text': 'sleep-inducing move with near-perfect'}, {'start': '13609.600', 'end': '13613.600', 'text': 'accuracy. Though the claim of it being'}, {'start': '13611.279', 'end': '13615.279', 'text': 'infallible was exaggerated, its accuracy'}, {'start': '13613.600', 'end': '13617.120', 'text': 'was undeniably impressive.'}, {'start': '13615.279', 'end': '13619.120', 'text': 'Unfortunately, the move could only be'}, {'start': '13617.120', 'end': '13621.359', 'text': 'learned by the Shumish line, the fungus'}, {'start': '13619.120', 'end': '13623.439', 'text': 'line, and the Parasect line. Parasect'}, {'start': '13621.359', 'end': '13625.600', 'text': 'were mainly found in Kanto and Jado,'}, {'start': '13623.439', 'end': '13627.279', 'text': 'while fungus were native to Yova. The'}, {'start': '13625.600', 'end': '13629.279', 'text': 'downside was that Shumish could only'}, {'start': '13627.279', 'end': '13631.520', 'text': 'learn spore at level 40, and once it'}, {'start': '13629.279', 'end': '13633.439', 'text': 'evolved, the opportunity was lost. To'}, {'start': '13631.520', 'end': '13635.760', 'text': 'teach its spore, Shrimish had to remain'}, {'start': '13633.439', 'end': '13638.000', 'text': 'in its unevolved form until level 40.'}, {'start': '13635.760', 'end': '13640.479', 'text': 'Normally, Shrimish evolved into Breum at'}, {'start': '13638.000', 'end': '13642.319', 'text': 'level 23, which was why an Everstone was'}, {'start': '13640.479', 'end': '13644.080', 'text': 'crucial to prevent evolution. Back at'}, {'start': '13642.319', 'end': '13645.920', 'text': 'the camp, most of the others returned'}, {'start': '13644.080', 'end': '13647.680', 'text': 'empty-handed, disappointed in their'}, {'start': '13645.920', 'end': '13649.279', 'text': 'search for Shrimmish. The commotion'}, {'start': '13647.680', 'end': '13651.439', 'text': 'caused by the group had scared off the'}, {'start': '13649.279', 'end': '13653.680', 'text': 'timid Pokémon, forcing them to hide in'}, {'start': '13651.439', 'end': '13655.120', 'text': 'more secluded spots. Karoha had no'}, {'start': '13653.680', 'end': '13657.040', 'text': 'intention of selling the two extra'}, {'start': '13655.120', 'end': '13658.720', 'text': 'Shrimish to anyone at the camp. After'}, {'start': '13657.040', 'end': '13660.720', 'text': 'all, the official Pokemon League'}, {'start': '13658.720', 'end': '13662.239', 'text': 'strictly prohibited the sale of Pokemon,'}, {'start': '13660.720', 'end': '13664.720', 'text': "and he didn't want to tarnish his record"}, {'start': '13662.239', 'end': '13666.399', 'text': 'with any unlawful activities. "Roa\'s'}, {'start': '13664.720', 'end': '13668.160', 'text': 'future prospects required a spotless'}, {'start': '13666.399', 'end': '13670.080', 'text': "reputation. He'll wait until I reached"}, {'start': '13668.160', 'end': '13671.760', 'text': 'the black market in Rusboro City," he'}, {'start': '13670.080', 'end': '13673.199', 'text': 'thought, glancing at the two shrish'}, {'start': '13671.760', 'end': '13675.520', 'text': 'pokeballs stored in his spatial'}, {'start': '13673.199', 'end': '13677.520', 'text': 'backpack. "Kass city, situated in the'}, {'start': '13675.520', 'end': '13679.600', 'text': 'western part of the Hoen region, holds a'}, {'start': '13677.520', 'end': '13681.520', 'text': 'highly strategic geographical position.'}, {'start': '13679.600', 'end': '13683.600', 'text': 'To the south lies the lush pedleberg'}, {'start': '13681.520', 'end': '13685.520', 'text': 'woods, while to the east, it serves as a'}, {'start': '13683.600', 'end': '13687.279', 'text': 'key route leading to the Rustf tunnel.'}, {'start': '13685.520', 'end': '13689.520', 'text': 'To the north, the breathtaking Meteor'}, {'start': '13687.279', 'end': '13691.120', 'text': "Falls stands tall. The city's industrial"}, {'start': '13689.520', 'end': '13693.439', 'text': 'development has been rapid, and its'}, {'start': '13691.120', 'end': '13695.680', 'text': 'motto is pursuing the perfect harmony of'}, {'start': '13693.439', 'end': '13697.680', 'text': "nature and science. Devon Corporation's"}, {'start': '13695.680', 'end': '13699.840', 'text': 'headquarters is located here, with its'}, {'start': '13697.680', 'end': '13701.920', 'text': 'towering building, leaving Kuroha deeply'}, {'start': '13699.840', 'end': '13704.000', 'text': 'impressed. Devon Corporation started as'}, {'start': '13701.920', 'end': '13705.760', 'text': 'a small company mining iron and refining'}, {'start': '13704.000', 'end': '13707.279', 'text': 'steel, but has now grown into a'}, {'start': '13705.760', 'end': '13709.359', 'text': 'formidable competitor against the'}, {'start': '13707.279', 'end': '13710.960', 'text': 'commercial giant Sil Company. Sil'}, {'start': '13709.359', 'end': '13713.120', 'text': 'company headquartered in the bustling'}, {'start': '13710.960', 'end': '13714.880', 'text': 'saffron city of the Kanto region has a'}, {'start': '13713.120', 'end': '13717.040', 'text': 'broad range of industries under its'}, {'start': '13714.880', 'end': '13719.279', 'text': 'umbrella and controls 80 of the pokeball'}, {'start': '13717.040', 'end': '13721.040', 'text': "market. Devon's ability to rival such a"}, {'start': '13719.279', 'end': '13723.199', 'text': 'powerhouse speaks volumes about its'}, {'start': '13721.040', 'end': '13725.439', 'text': 'current scale and influence. The current'}, {'start': '13723.199', 'end': '13727.359', 'text': 'president, Joseph Stone, is a visionary'}, {'start': '13725.439', 'end': '13729.120', 'text': 'who developed energy machines fueled by'}, {'start': '13727.359', 'end': '13731.120', 'text': "magma. The company's business has"}, {'start': '13729.120', 'end': '13732.800', 'text': 'expanded into the Pokémon items market'}, {'start': '13731.120', 'end': '13735.040', 'text': 'and even introduced a new type of'}, {'start': '13732.800', 'end': '13737.040', 'text': 'Pokeball. Kuroha instinctively touched'}, {'start': '13735.040', 'end': '13738.960', 'text': 'the luxury ball on his belt, thinking to'}, {'start': '13737.040', 'end': '13740.560', 'text': 'himself, "Steven<unk>\'s age is close to'}, {'start': '13738.960', 'end': '13742.160', 'text': "mine. I wonder if I'll ever have the"}, {'start': '13740.560', 'end': '13743.840', 'text': 'chance to meet this future champion."'}, {'start': '13742.160', 'end': '13745.920', 'text': 'Kuroha made his way to the Pokemon'}, {'start': '13743.840', 'end': '13747.520', 'text': 'Center. Memories of Steven crossing his'}, {'start': '13745.920', 'end': '13749.040', 'text': 'mind. As one of the most beloved'}, {'start': '13747.520', 'end': '13751.120', 'text': 'supporting characters in the Pokemon'}, {'start': '13749.040', 'end': '13753.199', 'text': 'series, Steven is known as the elegant'}, {'start': '13751.120', 'end': '13755.199', 'text': 'gentleman, a steel type expert, and the'}, {'start': '13753.199', 'end': '13757.279', 'text': 'champion of the Hoen region. His ace'}, {'start': '13755.199', 'end': '13758.640', 'text': 'Pokémon is a shining Metagross, and he'}, {'start': '13757.279', 'end': '13760.319', 'text': 'has a passion for collecting rare'}, {'start': '13758.640', 'end': '13762.239', 'text': 'stones. He even relinquished his'}, {'start': '13760.319', 'end': '13763.840', 'text': "champion title to Wallace. But what's"}, {'start': '13762.239', 'end': '13765.760', 'text': 'the use of overthinking? With his'}, {'start': '13763.840', 'end': '13767.920', 'text': 'current status, Kuroha doubted he could'}, {'start': '13765.760', 'end': '13769.439', 'text': 'even get close to Steven. For now, he'}, {'start': '13767.920', 'end': '13771.439', 'text': 'decided to settle down at the Pokemon'}, {'start': '13769.439', 'end': '13773.199', 'text': 'Center. Although Kohaa hoped to build a'}, {'start': '13771.439', 'end': '13774.960', 'text': 'connection with this future champion, he'}, {'start': '13773.199', 'end': '13776.800', 'text': 'lacked the means to do so. Devon'}, {'start': '13774.960', 'end': '13778.880', 'text': 'Corporation had grown into a colossal'}, {'start': '13776.800', 'end': '13780.640', 'text': 'entity, and Steven was the dream prince'}, {'start': '13778.880', 'end': '13782.640', 'text': 'of countless girls, handsome and from a'}, {'start': '13780.640', 'end': '13784.000', 'text': 'wealthy family. Kuroha presented his'}, {'start': '13782.640', 'end': '13785.760', 'text': 'credentials as a direct league'}, {'start': '13784.000', 'end': '13787.680', 'text': 'affiliated trainer with second level'}, {'start': '13785.760', 'end': '13789.920', 'text': 'authority to nurse Joy and quickly'}, {'start': '13787.680', 'end': '13791.359', 'text': 'secured a free room. After settling in,'}, {'start': '13789.920', 'end': '13793.279', 'text': 'he gathered information about the'}, {'start': '13791.359', 'end': '13795.279', 'text': 'location of the black market. Following'}, {'start': '13793.279', 'end': '13797.040', 'text': 'some effort, Kuroha finally found the'}, {'start': '13795.279', 'end': '13799.960', 'text': 'black market and managed to sell two'}, {'start': '13797.040', 'end': '13802.399', 'text': 'rare tiny mushrooms for 210,000 and'}, {'start': '13799.960', 'end': '13804.640', 'text': '270,000 respectively, boosting his funds'}, {'start': '13802.399', 'end': '13806.479', 'text': 'to 700,000 poke dollars. He then'}, {'start': '13804.640', 'end': '13808.399', 'text': 'purchased some basic medicinal herbs and'}, {'start': '13806.479', 'end': '13810.399', 'text': 'materials before hurriedly leaving the'}, {'start': '13808.399', 'end': '13812.000', 'text': 'black market. The black market in Can'}, {'start': '13810.399', 'end': '13813.840', 'text': 'City was exceptionally well hidden. It'}, {'start': '13812.000', 'end': '13815.439', 'text': 'took quite a bit of effort to locate.'}, {'start': '13813.840', 'end': '13817.600', 'text': "Considering the city's importance in the"}, {'start': '13815.439', 'end': '13819.520', 'text': 'Hoen region, establishing a black market'}, {'start': '13817.600', 'end': '13821.439', 'text': 'here must have been no easy feat. Lying'}, {'start': '13819.520', 'end': '13823.520', 'text': 'on the luxurious bed in his room,'}, {'start': '13821.439', 'end': '13824.800', 'text': "Kuroa's thoughts wandered. Despite the"}, {'start': '13823.520', 'end': '13826.720', 'text': 'challenges of setting up such an'}, {'start': '13824.800', 'end': '13828.800', 'text': "operation, the city's dense population"}, {'start': '13826.720', 'end': '13830.720', 'text': 'and thriving economy would undoubtedly'}, {'start': '13828.800', 'end': '13832.560', 'text': 'make it highly lucrative. Whoever was'}, {'start': '13830.720', 'end': '13834.800', 'text': 'behind this hidden network must wield'}, {'start': '13832.560', 'end': '13836.160', 'text': 'tremendous power, possibly even with the'}, {'start': '13834.800', 'end': '13838.319', 'text': 'involvement of high-ranking league'}, {'start': '13836.160', 'end': '13840.239', 'text': 'officials to help conceal its secrets.'}, {'start': '13838.319', 'end': '13842.479', 'text': "Kuroba couldn't help but marvel at the"}, {'start': '13840.239', 'end': '13844.560', 'text': 'bustling prosperity of Kass City. Its'}, {'start': '13842.479', 'end': '13846.399', 'text': 'splendor was indeed all inspiring,'}, {'start': '13844.560', 'end': '13848.239', 'text': 'rivaled only by the grandeur of Lily'}, {'start': '13846.399', 'end': '13850.080', 'text': 'Cove City, home to the Hoen League'}, {'start': '13848.239', 'end': '13852.160', 'text': 'headquarters. After several days of'}, {'start': '13850.080', 'end': '13854.160', 'text': 'travel, he felt exhausted and decided to'}, {'start': '13852.160', 'end': '13856.319', 'text': 'forego his late night study routine,'}, {'start': '13854.160', 'end': '13858.800', 'text': 'opting instead for a deep, restorative'}, {'start': '13856.319', 'end': '13860.640', 'text': 'sleep. Ample rest, he knew, was the'}, {'start': '13858.800', 'end': '13862.399', 'text': 'foundation of maintaining his energy.'}, {'start': '13860.640', 'end': '13864.080', 'text': 'The next morning, he woke up feeling'}, {'start': '13862.399', 'end': '13865.600', 'text': 'refreshed and made his way to the dining'}, {'start': '13864.080', 'end': '13867.840', 'text': 'area to enjoy the complimentary'}, {'start': '13865.600', 'end': '13869.520', 'text': 'breakfast as usual. While eating, he'}, {'start': '13867.840', 'end': '13871.600', 'text': 'overheard a conversation between a group'}, {'start': '13869.520', 'end': '13873.600', 'text': 'of trainers nearby. Did you hear? The'}, {'start': '13871.600', 'end': '13875.680', 'text': 'trainer school is opening enrollment.'}, {'start': '13873.600', 'end': '13877.439', 'text': 'One of them exclaimed. Really? I want my'}, {'start': '13875.680', 'end': '13879.359', 'text': 'child to give it a try. Another chimed'}, {'start': '13877.439', 'end': '13880.800', 'text': 'in. Graduates can directly participate'}, {'start': '13879.359', 'end': '13882.560', 'text': 'in the league tournament without needing'}, {'start': '13880.800', 'end': '13884.640', 'text': 'to challenge gyms and they even get'}, {'start': '13882.560', 'end': '13886.560', 'text': 'official positions. Added a third.'}, {'start': '13884.640', 'end': '13888.479', 'text': 'Intrigued by the mention of gyms in the'}, {'start': '13886.560', 'end': '13890.160', 'text': 'league tournament. Coroba discreetly'}, {'start': '13888.479', 'end': '13891.920', 'text': 'listened before turning to the internet'}, {'start': '13890.160', 'end': '13893.600', 'text': 'for more information. He discovered that'}, {'start': '13891.920', 'end': '13895.359', 'text': 'the trainer school was an institution'}, {'start': '13893.600', 'end': '13897.279', 'text': 'funded by the Devon Corporation in'}, {'start': '13895.359', 'end': '13899.040', 'text': 'collaboration with the Hoen League. It'}, {'start': '13897.279', 'end': '13901.040', 'text': 'primarily admitted the descendants of'}, {'start': '13899.040', 'end': '13902.960', 'text': 'prominent league affiliated trainers and'}, {'start': '13901.040', 'end': '13904.960', 'text': 'a select number of talented individuals'}, {'start': '13902.960', 'end': '13907.040', 'text': 'from ordinary backgrounds. The school'}, {'start': '13904.960', 'end': '13909.120', 'text': 'provided meticulously crafted curricula'}, {'start': '13907.040', 'end': '13910.880', 'text': 'and steady offtart research equipment.'}, {'start': '13909.120', 'end': '13912.960', 'text': 'Graduates could secure opportunities at'}, {'start': '13910.880', 'end': '13914.880', 'text': 'prestigious clubs or companies, often'}, {'start': '13912.960', 'end': '13916.479', 'text': 'enjoying preferential treatment. Most'}, {'start': '13914.880', 'end': '13918.399', 'text': 'opted to join the league directly,'}, {'start': '13916.479', 'end': '13920.880', 'text': 'gaining official roles that many saw as'}, {'start': '13918.399', 'end': '13922.399', 'text': 'a stable and desirable career path. Of'}, {'start': '13920.880', 'end': '13924.479', 'text': 'course, for those uninterested in'}, {'start': '13922.399', 'end': '13926.000', 'text': 'settling down, continuing their journey,'}, {'start': '13924.479', 'end': '13927.680', 'text': 'and competing in the league tournament'}, {'start': '13926.000', 'end': '13929.680', 'text': 'without challenging gyms was also an'}, {'start': '13927.680', 'end': '13931.520', 'text': 'option. Perhaps the future Steven Stone'}, {'start': '13929.680', 'end': '13932.800', 'text': 'himself was an alumnest of this academy.'}, {'start': '13931.520', 'end': '13934.720', 'text': "It wouldn't be surprising Devon"}, {'start': '13932.800', 'end': '13936.720', 'text': "Corporation's substantial backing likely"}, {'start': '13934.720', 'end': '13938.720', 'text': 'played a significant role in his rise to'}, {'start': '13936.720', 'end': '13940.399', 'text': 'champion. In recent years, Devon'}, {'start': '13938.720', 'end': '13942.479', 'text': 'Corporation had heavily invested in the'}, {'start': '13940.399', 'end': '13944.640', 'text': 'Hoen region, establishing numerous'}, {'start': '13942.479', 'end': '13946.640', 'text': 'factories and pouring significant funds'}, {'start': '13944.640', 'end': '13948.640', 'text': 'into its development. Its headquarters,'}, {'start': '13946.640', 'end': '13951.359', 'text': 'a towering skyscraper spanning over a'}, {'start': '13948.640', 'end': '13953.279', 'text': '100 floors, stood proudly in Can City,'}, {'start': '13951.359', 'end': '13955.279', 'text': "signaling the company's intent to firmly"}, {'start': '13953.279', 'end': '13956.880', 'text': 'establish its presence there. Rumor had'}, {'start': '13955.279', 'end': '13959.040', 'text': 'it that when Devon was on the rise a few'}, {'start': '13956.880', 'end': '13960.960', 'text': 'years ago, Kanto extended an olive'}, {'start': '13959.040', 'end': '13962.800', 'text': 'branch, inviting them to expand there,'}, {'start': '13960.960', 'end': '13964.319', 'text': 'but the plans ultimately fell through.'}, {'start': '13962.800', 'end': '13965.920', 'text': 'Kuroba speculated that it might have'}, {'start': '13964.319', 'end': '13967.840', 'text': 'been due to the rigid class structure in'}, {'start': '13965.920', 'end': '13969.680', 'text': 'Kanto. He quickly realized that while'}, {'start': '13967.840', 'end': '13971.600', 'text': 'Kanto and Jado were historically rich'}, {'start': '13969.680', 'end': '13973.840', 'text': 'and powerful regions, they were also'}, {'start': '13971.600', 'end': '13975.439', 'text': 'deeply entrenched in social hierarchies.'}, {'start': '13973.840', 'end': '13976.960', 'text': 'The headquarters of the Nurse Joy and'}, {'start': '13975.439', 'end': '13979.199', 'text': 'Officer Jenny families were located'}, {'start': '13976.960', 'end': '13980.880', 'text': 'there alongside other influential native'}, {'start': '13979.199', 'end': '13982.960', 'text': 'entities like the Dragon Clan and Team'}, {'start': '13980.880', 'end': '13984.880', 'text': "Rocket. Devon Corporation's entry would"}, {'start': '13982.960', 'end': '13986.560', 'text': 'have disrupted the existing balance,'}, {'start': '13984.880', 'end': '13989.120', 'text': 'inevitably provoking resistance from'}, {'start': '13986.560', 'end': '13991.199', 'text': "Kanto's entrenched powers. Hoen, on the"}, {'start': '13989.120', 'end': '13993.600', 'text': 'other hand, was equally formidable, but'}, {'start': '13991.199', 'end': '13995.439', 'text': 'far more complex in its power dynamics.'}, {'start': '13993.600', 'end': '13997.040', 'text': "Beyond the League's official governance,"}, {'start': '13995.439', 'end': '13999.439', 'text': 'the region was rife with shadowy'}, {'start': '13997.040', 'end': '14001.680', 'text': 'organizations, unlike Kanto, where Team'}, {'start': '13999.439', 'end': '14003.279', 'text': 'Rocket dominated the underground. Kuroba'}, {'start': '14001.680', 'end': '14004.640', 'text': "couldn't help but chuckle, though he"}, {'start': '14003.279', 'end': '14006.800', 'text': 'also felt a grudging respect for'}, {'start': '14004.640', 'end': '14008.720', 'text': "Giovani's cunning as a leader. After a"}, {'start': '14006.800', 'end': '14010.399', 'text': 'brief rest, Kuroba set aside these'}, {'start': '14008.720', 'end': '14012.319', 'text': 'musings and prepared to head to the'}, {'start': '14010.399', 'end': '14014.399', 'text': 'Canaz Gym. According to the information'}, {'start': '14012.319', 'end': '14016.560', 'text': "he'd found online, the gym specialized"}, {'start': '14014.399', 'end': '14018.319', 'text': 'in rock type Pokémon. Water types were'}, {'start': '14016.560', 'end': '14020.000', 'text': "strong against rock, so today's gym"}, {'start': '14018.319', 'end': '14021.840', 'text': "battle likely wouldn't be as challenging"}, {'start': '14020.000', 'end': '14023.439', 'text': 'as his previous ones. Humming a'}, {'start': '14021.840', 'end': '14025.439', 'text': 'light-hearted tune, he strolled'}, {'start': '14023.439', 'end': '14027.040', 'text': 'leisurely toward the Canaz Gym. The'}, {'start': '14025.439', 'end': '14029.199', 'text': 'entrance to the canaz gym was an'}, {'start': '14027.040', 'end': '14031.040', 'text': 'impressive site featuring a massive'}, {'start': '14029.199', 'end': '14032.399', 'text': 'meticulously polished rock as its'}, {'start': '14031.040', 'end': '14034.160', 'text': 'foundation. It was said that'}, {'start': '14032.399', 'end': '14036.160', 'text': 'transporting this enormous stone had'}, {'start': '14034.160', 'end': '14038.479', 'text': 'required the combined efforts of Agran,'}, {'start': '14036.160', 'end': '14040.399', 'text': 'Tyrantum, and Pyranitor. With a sense of'}, {'start': '14038.479', 'end': '14042.800', 'text': 'reverence, Kuroba slowly stepped through'}, {'start': '14040.399', 'end': '14044.880', 'text': 'the grand doors. What the gym is closed'}, {'start': '14042.800', 'end': '14046.720', 'text': 'today and not accepting challengers.'}, {'start': '14044.880', 'end': '14048.399', 'text': 'Kuroba was taken aback as he stared at'}, {'start': '14046.720', 'end': '14050.399', 'text': 'the apologetic staff member in front of'}, {'start': '14048.399', 'end': '14052.399', 'text': 'him. His enthusiasm was instantly'}, {'start': '14050.399', 'end': '14054.239', 'text': 'dampened. The staff member clasped their'}, {'start': '14052.399', 'end': '14056.239', 'text': 'hands together in an apologetic gesture'}, {'start': '14054.239', 'end': '14058.080', 'text': 'and explained, "Our old gym leader'}, {'start': '14056.239', 'end': '14059.760', 'text': 'recently retired, and the new one has'}, {'start': '14058.080', 'end': '14061.520', 'text': 'only been here for 2 days, but has'}, {'start': '14059.760', 'end': '14063.680', 'text': "already taken frequent leaves. There's"}, {'start': '14061.520', 'end': '14065.359', 'text': 'nothing we can do." Frustrated, Kuroba'}, {'start': '14063.680', 'end': '14067.760', 'text': 'returned to the Pokémon Center in low'}, {'start': '14065.359', 'end': '14069.199', 'text': 'spirits. With the gym unavailable, he'}, {'start': '14067.760', 'end': '14071.040', 'text': 'figured he might as well explore some'}, {'start': '14069.199', 'end': '14072.560', 'text': 'other notable locations. The trainer'}, {'start': '14071.040', 'end': '14074.239', 'text': 'school, he wondered if visitors were'}, {'start': '14072.560', 'end': '14075.920', 'text': 'allowed to take a look. Scanning through'}, {'start': '14074.239', 'end': '14078.000', 'text': 'the entries in his Pokedex, he'}, {'start': '14075.920', 'end': '14079.199', 'text': 'contemplated his next destination. Hey,'}, {'start': '14078.000', 'end': '14080.800', 'text': 'you walked through the public area'}, {'start': '14079.199', 'end': '14082.800', 'text': 'surrounding the trainer school. The'}, {'start': '14080.800', 'end': '14085.040', 'text': 'luxurious buildings, spacious sports'}, {'start': '14082.800', 'end': '14086.880', 'text': 'fields, and intricate decorations before'}, {'start': '14085.040', 'end': '14088.399', 'text': 'him made him marvel at the grandeur of'}, {'start': '14086.880', 'end': '14090.160', 'text': 'the school. It was clear that this'}, {'start': '14088.399', 'end': '14091.840', 'text': 'institution funded by the Devon'}, {'start': '14090.160', 'end': '14094.000', 'text': 'Corporation was nothing short of'}, {'start': '14091.840', 'end': '14095.760', 'text': 'extraordinary. According to the map, the'}, {'start': '14094.000', 'end': '14097.680', 'text': 'school spanned thousands of acres,'}, {'start': '14095.760', 'end': '14099.199', 'text': 'featuring stadium offtart battle arenas'}, {'start': '14097.680', 'end': '14100.960', 'text': 'capable of hosting battles between'}, {'start': '14099.199', 'end': '14102.800', 'text': 'champion level Pokémon. It even'}, {'start': '14100.960', 'end': '14104.720', 'text': 'simulated various natural environments'}, {'start': '14102.800', 'end': '14106.640', 'text': 'preferred by different Pokémon. Such'}, {'start': '14104.720', 'end': '14108.720', 'text': 'extravagant facilities seemed almost'}, {'start': '14106.640', 'end': '14109.840', 'text': 'excessive to Heyu, especially when he'}, {'start': '14108.720', 'end': '14111.600', 'text': 'noticed that even the student'}, {'start': '14109.840', 'end': '14113.520', 'text': 'dormitories were standalone villas,'}, {'start': '14111.600', 'end': '14115.199', 'text': 'something he had never seen before. No'}, {'start': '14113.520', 'end': '14116.960', 'text': 'wonder so many people were eager to gain'}, {'start': '14115.199', 'end': '14119.199', 'text': 'admission here. As Heyu flipped through'}, {'start': '14116.960', 'end': '14121.199', 'text': 'his Pokédex, still in awe, he suddenly'}, {'start': '14119.199', 'end': '14123.199', 'text': 'heard footsteps behind him. A graceful'}, {'start': '14121.199', 'end': '14124.640', 'text': 'girl in a black skirt and pink dress'}, {'start': '14123.199', 'end': '14126.399', 'text': 'approached with a friendly smile.'}, {'start': '14124.640', 'end': '14128.479', 'text': '"Hello, are you a trainer here for a'}, {'start': '14126.399', 'end': '14130.479', 'text': "tour? I'm Duan, a teacher at this"}, {'start': '14128.479', 'end': '14132.720', 'text': 'school," she introduced herself. Her'}, {'start': '14130.479', 'end': '14134.479', 'text': 'silky ribbon-like hair swayed gently,'}, {'start': '14132.720', 'end': '14136.560', 'text': "catching Hey Yu<unk>s attention. You're"}, {'start': '14134.479', 'end': '14138.160', 'text': 'Duan, the leader of the Rusboro gym.'}, {'start': '14136.560', 'end': '14140.239', 'text': 'Heyu quickly extended his hand in'}, {'start': '14138.160', 'end': '14141.920', 'text': "response. That's right, but I'm also an"}, {'start': '14140.239', 'end': '14144.000', 'text': 'intern teacher at the trainer school.'}, {'start': '14141.920', 'end': '14146.080', 'text': 'Duan replied with a slight smile, her'}, {'start': '14144.000', 'end': '14147.439', 'text': 'eyes sparkling with confidence. As one'}, {'start': '14146.080', 'end': '14149.279', 'text': 'of the top graduates of the trainer'}, {'start': '14147.439', 'end': '14150.880', 'text': 'school last year, she had achieved first'}, {'start': '14149.279', 'end': '14152.560', 'text': "place in the school's internal battles"}, {'start': '14150.880', 'end': '14154.560', 'text': "and had successfully passed the league's"}, {'start': '14152.560', 'end': '14156.640', 'text': 'gym leader assessment. "Um, leader'}, {'start': '14154.560', 'end': '14158.640', 'text': 'Dwan." "Hey," you stammered hesitantly.'}, {'start': '14156.640', 'end': '14160.960', 'text': '"Just call me teacher Dwan," she said'}, {'start': '14158.640', 'end': '14162.560', 'text': 'politely. This is a school, not a gym.'}, {'start': '14160.960', 'end': '14164.399', 'text': 'Looking at the poised and elegant'}, {'start': '14162.560', 'end': '14166.160', 'text': "teacher. Hey, you couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '14164.399', 'end': '14167.920', 'text': 'a sense of admiration. He thought her'}, {'start': '14166.160', 'end': '14169.760', 'text': 'welcome was far too formal. Teacher'}, {'start': '14167.920', 'end': '14171.600', 'text': "Duan, it's really too much trouble for"}, {'start': '14169.760', 'end': '14173.279', 'text': 'you to personally greet me. I feel bad'}, {'start': '14171.600', 'end': '14175.279', 'text': 'about it, he said apologetically.'}, {'start': '14173.279', 'end': '14176.720', 'text': "Although Duan likely didn't mind. Hey,"}, {'start': '14175.279', 'end': '14178.239', 'text': "you didn't want to take her hospitality"}, {'start': '14176.720', 'end': '14180.160', 'text': "for granted. It's<unk> no trouble at"}, {'start': '14178.239', 'end': '14182.160', 'text': 'all. Trainer Heyu, while I may be the'}, {'start': '14180.160', 'end': '14184.000', 'text': 'leader of the Rusbor gym, I am also a'}, {'start': '14182.160', 'end': '14186.239', 'text': 'scholar and a teacher. This is part of'}, {'start': '14184.000', 'end': '14189.040', 'text': 'my responsibility. Duan replied with a'}, {'start': '14186.239', 'end': '14191.120', 'text': 'smile. She led Heiu down a long forested'}, {'start': '14189.040', 'end': '14192.960', 'text': 'path until they reached a large gate.'}, {'start': '14191.120', 'end': '14194.479', 'text': 'This, she explained, was the true'}, {'start': '14192.960', 'end': '14196.160', 'text': 'entrance to the trainer school. The'}, {'start': '14194.479', 'end': '14198.239', 'text': 'earlier areas were merely peripheral'}, {'start': '14196.160', 'end': '14200.239', 'text': 'grounds. As Duan scanned her identity'}, {'start': '14198.239', 'end': '14201.920', 'text': 'for recognition at the camera, "Hey, you'}, {'start': '14200.239', 'end': '14203.680', 'text': 'watch with curiosity." He hadn\'t'}, {'start': '14201.920', 'end': '14205.359', 'text': 'expected to encounter facial recognition'}, {'start': '14203.680', 'end': '14207.120', 'text': 'technology here. The students of the'}, {'start': '14205.359', 'end': '14209.120', 'text': 'trainer school being the future of the'}, {'start': '14207.120', 'end': '14211.279', 'text': 'league enjoyed priority access to'}, {'start': '14209.120', 'end': '14213.520', 'text': "advanced technology. Noticing Hiu's"}, {'start': '14211.279', 'end': '14215.520', 'text': 'intrigued expression, Duan smiled and'}, {'start': '14213.520', 'end': '14217.439', 'text': 'explained, "This is to ensure the safety'}, {'start': '14215.520', 'end': '14219.680', 'text': 'of the school and verify the students'}, {'start': '14217.439', 'end': '14221.760', 'text': 'identities." Once inside the gate, an'}, {'start': '14219.680', 'end': '14224.160', 'text': 'expansive battle arena unfolded before'}, {'start': '14221.760', 'end': '14226.399', 'text': 'their eyes. Numerous Pokémon of immense'}, {'start': '14224.160', 'end': '14228.399', 'text': 'size crouched on the field, exuding an'}, {'start': '14226.399', 'end': '14230.960', 'text': 'intimidating aura. The sight of Pokémon'}, {'start': '14228.399', 'end': '14232.399', 'text': 'like Septile, Blazakin, and Swamper was'}, {'start': '14230.960', 'end': '14235.120', 'text': 'nothing short of breathtaking.'}, {'start': '14232.399', 'end': '14237.439', 'text': 'Cunningana, Gardevoir, and Expplas are'}, {'start': '14235.120', 'end': '14239.199', 'text': 'all highlevel and rare Pokémon at the'}, {'start': '14237.439', 'end': '14240.560', 'text': 'school. While some commoners managed to'}, {'start': '14239.199', 'end': '14242.239', 'text': 'get in through their talent, the'}, {'start': '14240.560', 'end': '14244.399', 'text': 'majority were the privileged children of'}, {'start': '14242.239', 'end': '14246.239', 'text': "the alliance's elite families. These"}, {'start': '14244.399', 'end': '14248.239', 'text': 'Pokémon were gifts from their parents,'}, {'start': '14246.239', 'end': '14250.720', 'text': 'specifically meant to protect these kids'}, {'start': '14248.239', 'end': '14252.640', 'text': "who lacked combat capabilities. Duan's"}, {'start': '14250.720', 'end': '14254.479', 'text': 'expression turns slightly awkward as she'}, {'start': '14252.640', 'end': '14256.640', 'text': "explained. Although the Alliance doesn't"}, {'start': '14254.479', 'end': '14258.479', 'text': 'explicitly divide people by status,'}, {'start': '14256.640', 'end': '14260.080', 'text': 'everything from its system to daily life'}, {'start': '14258.479', 'end': '14262.319', 'text': "reflects the principle of the Alliance's"}, {'start': '14260.080', 'end': '14264.479', 'text': 'supremacy. Hey, you possessing a deep'}, {'start': '14262.319', 'end': '14266.960', 'text': "and composed demeanor, didn't show any"}, {'start': '14264.479', 'end': '14268.880', 'text': 'unusual reaction. Instead, he responded'}, {'start': '14266.960', 'end': '14270.960', 'text': 'naturally. A I see. With these Pokémon'}, {'start': '14268.880', 'end': '14273.279', 'text': 'as guardians, the trainer school must be'}, {'start': '14270.960', 'end': '14274.800', 'text': 'very safe. He smiled faintly, as if'}, {'start': '14273.279', 'end': '14276.960', 'text': 'genuinely concerned for the safety of'}, {'start': '14274.800', 'end': '14279.120', 'text': 'these students. Hearing this, Duan'}, {'start': '14276.960', 'end': '14280.560', 'text': 'gradually regained her composure. Heyu'}, {'start': '14279.120', 'end': '14282.160', 'text': 'actually had secondary level clearance.'}, {'start': '14280.560', 'end': '14283.840', 'text': 'What family could he belong to? Yet,'}, {'start': '14282.160', 'end': '14285.120', 'text': 'judging from his modest appearance, he'}, {'start': '14283.840', 'end': '14287.279', 'text': "didn't seem like someone flaunting"}, {'start': '14285.120', 'end': '14289.680', 'text': 'wealth or status. Duan discreetly'}, {'start': '14287.279', 'end': '14291.040', 'text': 'observed Hey Yu, her thoughts racing. It'}, {'start': '14289.680', 'end': '14293.359', 'text': "seemed he wasn't the type to bully"}, {'start': '14291.040', 'end': '14295.279', 'text': 'others or idly enjoy his privilege. She'}, {'start': '14293.359', 'end': '14296.800', 'text': 'breathed a small sigh of relief. She'}, {'start': '14295.279', 'end': '14298.800', 'text': "really wasn't fond of participating in"}, {'start': '14296.800', 'end': '14300.640', 'text': 'these kinds of reception duties. After'}, {'start': '14298.800', 'end': '14302.399', 'text': 'all, her days were already packed with'}, {'start': '14300.640', 'end': '14304.399', 'text': 'research, teaching students, and'}, {'start': '14302.399', 'end': '14305.920', 'text': 'fulfilling her role as a gym trainer.'}, {'start': '14304.399', 'end': '14307.680', 'text': 'When she first heard that a trainer with'}, {'start': '14305.920', 'end': '14309.520', 'text': 'secondary level clearance was arriving,'}, {'start': '14307.680', 'end': '14311.520', 'text': 'she assumed it was yet another spoiled'}, {'start': '14309.520', 'end': '14313.439', 'text': 'rich kid. Ever since becoming a gym'}, {'start': '14311.520', 'end': '14314.800', 'text': 'trainer, many prominent families within'}, {'start': '14313.439', 'end': '14316.800', 'text': 'the alliance had tried to arrange'}, {'start': '14314.800', 'end': '14318.880', 'text': 'marriages with her, and some individuals'}, {'start': '14316.800', 'end': '14320.880', 'text': 'even pursued her all the way to the gym.'}, {'start': '14318.880', 'end': '14322.399', 'text': 'It was exhausting. She had sought refuge'}, {'start': '14320.880', 'end': '14324.239', 'text': 'in the school partly because she loved'}, {'start': '14322.399', 'end': '14326.160', 'text': 'the scholarly profession and enjoyed'}, {'start': '14324.239', 'end': '14328.000', 'text': 'immersing herself in the vast ocean of'}, {'start': '14326.160', 'end': '14329.520', 'text': 'knowledge and partly to escape the'}, {'start': '14328.000', 'end': '14331.040', 'text': 'relentless pursuits and pressures of'}, {'start': '14329.520', 'end': '14333.439', 'text': 'arranged marriages from powerful'}, {'start': '14331.040', 'end': '14335.680', 'text': 'families. However, Peu seemed completely'}, {'start': '14333.439', 'end': '14337.600', 'text': "unaware of Duan's inner thoughts. At"}, {'start': '14335.680', 'end': '14339.279', 'text': 'that moment, his attention was entirely'}, {'start': '14337.600', 'end': '14341.680', 'text': 'captivated by the sight before him'}, {'start': '14339.279', 'end': '14343.840', 'text': 'luxurious dormitories, each a standalone'}, {'start': '14341.680', 'end': '14345.760', 'text': 'villa. Was this even imaginable? These'}, {'start': '14343.840', 'end': '14347.600', 'text': 'were supposed to be student dorms. The'}, {'start': '14345.760', 'end': '14349.520', 'text': 'phrase from his past life suddenly came'}, {'start': '14347.600', 'end': '14351.600', 'text': 'to mind. The gates of the wealthy reek'}, {'start': '14349.520', 'end': '14353.840', 'text': 'of wine and meat, while the bones of the'}, {'start': '14351.600', 'end': '14356.080', 'text': 'frozen poor lie by the roadside. In the'}, {'start': '14353.840', 'end': '14358.080', 'text': 'slums, people died daily from hunger and'}, {'start': '14356.080', 'end': '14360.000', 'text': 'cold, struggling desperately for basic'}, {'start': '14358.080', 'end': '14361.600', 'text': 'sustenance. Meanwhile, the upper'}, {'start': '14360.000', 'end': '14363.600', 'text': 'echelons of the alliance were already'}, {'start': '14361.600', 'end': '14365.520', 'text': 'indulging in the pursuit of spiritual'}, {'start': '14363.600', 'end': '14367.279', 'text': 'pleasures. On one side, there were'}, {'start': '14365.520', 'end': '14369.840', 'text': 'opulent schools, on the other'}, {'start': '14367.279', 'end': '14372.160', 'text': 'dilapidated slums. This stark contrast'}, {'start': '14369.840', 'end': '14374.000', 'text': 'stirred complex emotions within Hei. As'}, {'start': '14372.160', 'end': '14375.840', 'text': "they walked, Hi's thoughts wandered"}, {'start': '14374.000', 'end': '14378.080', 'text': "while he silently followed in Duan's"}, {'start': '14375.840', 'end': '14379.439', 'text': 'footsteps. Along the way, they passed by'}, {'start': '14378.080', 'end': '14381.840', 'text': 'several people, teachers and students'}, {'start': '14379.439', 'end': '14383.760', 'text': 'alike. Regardless of who it was, as soon'}, {'start': '14381.840', 'end': '14385.680', 'text': 'as they saw Du Juan, they greeted her'}, {'start': '14383.760', 'end': '14387.520', 'text': 'with the utmost respect. Although she'}, {'start': '14385.680', 'end': '14389.439', 'text': 'was technically just an intern teacher,'}, {'start': '14387.520', 'end': '14391.120', 'text': 'her other identity as a gym leader'}, {'start': '14389.439', 'end': '14392.640', 'text': 'explained the reverence she received.'}, {'start': '14391.120', 'end': '14394.080', 'text': "Hey, you couldn't help but marvel"}, {'start': '14392.640', 'end': '14396.080', 'text': 'internally these kids were truly'}, {'start': '14394.080', 'end': '14398.239', 'text': 'fortunate. Almost every student was'}, {'start': '14396.080', 'end': '14400.000', 'text': 'dressed in elegant formal attire with'}, {'start': '14398.239', 'end': '14401.840', 'text': 'luxurious poke balls hanging from their'}, {'start': '14400.000', 'end': '14403.520', 'text': 'waists. Some even had one or two'}, {'start': '14401.840', 'end': '14405.520', 'text': 'servants trailing behind them. It was'}, {'start': '14403.520', 'end': '14407.680', 'text': 'hard for Hiu to fathom that despite the'}, {'start': '14405.520', 'end': '14409.359', 'text': "alliance's long-standing reforms, the"}, {'start': '14407.680', 'end': '14411.199', 'text': 'profession of personal servants still'}, {'start': '14409.359', 'end': '14413.199', 'text': 'existed. Due to the sheer size of the'}, {'start': '14411.199', 'end': '14415.199', 'text': 'school, Duan suggested, "Why don\'t we'}, {'start': '14413.199', 'end': '14416.880', 'text': 'take a sightseeing cart?" She casually'}, {'start': '14415.199', 'end': '14419.120', 'text': 'flagged down a cart roaming around the'}, {'start': '14416.880', 'end': '14421.199', 'text': 'campus. Hey, you smiled helplessly,'}, {'start': '14419.120', 'end': '14422.800', 'text': "thinking it wasn't a bad idea after all,"}, {'start': '14421.199', 'end': '14425.040', 'text': 'considering how luxurious the school'}, {'start': '14422.800', 'end': '14426.560', 'text': 'was. With Duan leading the way, hey, you'}, {'start': '14425.040', 'end': '14428.080', 'text': 'joined her on the cart, and they spent'}, {'start': '14426.560', 'end': '14430.160', 'text': 'most of the day touring the entire'}, {'start': '14428.080', 'end': '14432.160', 'text': 'campus. As the cart stopped at the final'}, {'start': '14430.160', 'end': '14433.920', 'text': 'station, Heyu stepped off slowly,'}, {'start': '14432.160', 'end': '14435.439', 'text': 'greeted by the sight of a vast battle'}, {'start': '14433.920', 'end': '14437.359', 'text': 'arena. Countless students were'}, {'start': '14435.439', 'end': '14439.840', 'text': 'commanding their Pokémon in simulated'}, {'start': '14437.359', 'end': '14441.600', 'text': 'battles. Duan exclaimed excitedly. This'}, {'start': '14439.840', 'end': '14443.600', 'text': 'is the area for students to freely'}, {'start': '14441.600', 'end': '14445.520', 'text': 'practice and battle. The clamor of'}, {'start': '14443.600', 'end': '14447.680', 'text': 'clashing skills filled the air. Miss'}, {'start': '14445.520', 'end': '14449.600', 'text': 'Dwan, have you eaten? Miss Dwan, do you'}, {'start': '14447.680', 'end': '14451.199', 'text': 'have a boyfriend? Can I pursue you? As'}, {'start': '14449.600', 'end': '14452.960', 'text': 'one of the most popular teachers in the'}, {'start': '14451.199', 'end': '14455.040', 'text': "school, Duan's fame had skyrocketed"}, {'start': '14452.960', 'end': '14456.560', 'text': 'after becoming the canaz gym leader. She'}, {'start': '14455.040', 'end': '14458.479', 'text': 'was a well-known figure throughout the'}, {'start': '14456.560', 'end': '14460.640', 'text': 'trainer academy, and her mere presence'}, {'start': '14458.479', 'end': '14462.880', 'text': 'drew the attention and admiration of all'}, {'start': '14460.640', 'end': '14464.399', 'text': 'the students. All right, everyone, get'}, {'start': '14462.880', 'end': '14466.160', 'text': "back to your training. I'm here to give"}, {'start': '14464.399', 'end': '14468.319', 'text': "someone a tour, so don't embarrass our"}, {'start': '14466.160', 'end': '14470.239', 'text': "school. Duan's tone carried authority,"}, {'start': '14468.319', 'end': '14471.760', 'text': 'and with just a few words, she managed'}, {'start': '14470.239', 'end': '14473.600', 'text': 'to send the group of students back to'}, {'start': '14471.760', 'end': '14475.279', 'text': 'their training obediently. It was well'}, {'start': '14473.600', 'end': '14476.960', 'text': 'known that these students were notorious'}, {'start': '14475.279', 'end': '14479.120', 'text': 'troublemakers with powerful family'}, {'start': '14476.960', 'end': '14480.960', 'text': 'backgrounds, often leaving most teachers'}, {'start': '14479.120', 'end': '14482.560', 'text': 'reluctant to reprimand them. As the'}, {'start': '14480.960', 'end': '14484.640', 'text': 'students dispersed, their gazes'}, {'start': '14482.560', 'end': '14486.880', 'text': 'occasionally drifted toward Duwan and'}, {'start': '14484.640', 'end': '14489.120', 'text': 'Heyu. Curiosity bubbling about the'}, {'start': '14486.880', 'end': '14491.439', 'text': "mysterious visitor who warranted Duwan's"}, {'start': '14489.120', 'end': '14493.120', 'text': 'personal attention. "Tch, he\'s probably'}, {'start': '14491.439', 'end': '14495.199', 'text': 'just a pretty boy," one male student'}, {'start': '14493.120', 'end': '14497.359', 'text': 'muttered jealously. "Don\'t say that. If'}, {'start': '14495.199', 'end': '14499.040', 'text': 'Dwan is personally hosting him, he might'}, {'start': '14497.359', 'end': '14500.640', 'text': 'have some kind of background." Another'}, {'start': '14499.040', 'end': '14502.720', 'text': 'student reasoned, displaying a more'}, {'start': '14500.640', 'end': '14504.479', 'text': 'measured perspective. However, the first'}, {'start': '14502.720', 'end': '14506.479', 'text': 'student scoffed dismissively, saying,'}, {'start': '14504.479', 'end': '14508.479', 'text': '"Background? Look at his plain clothes'}, {'start': '14506.479', 'end': '14510.399', 'text': "and lack of manners. He's obviously some"}, {'start': '14508.479', 'end': '14512.399', 'text': 'country bumpkin." This remark stirred'}, {'start': '14510.399', 'end': '14514.479', 'text': 'doubt among the surrounding students.'}, {'start': '14512.399', 'end': '14516.239', 'text': "Indeed, hey yes attire didn't resemble"}, {'start': '14514.479', 'end': '14518.479', 'text': "that of a prominent family's heir."}, {'start': '14516.239', 'end': '14520.399', 'text': 'Instead, he seemed more like an ordinary'}, {'start': '14518.479', 'end': '14522.479', 'text': 'trainer. One of the students suggested,'}, {'start': '14520.399', 'end': '14524.479', 'text': "Fong Chun, since you're so sure, why"}, {'start': '14522.479', 'end': '14526.160', 'text': "don't you go test him out? Fong Chun,"}, {'start': '14524.479', 'end': '14527.760', 'text': 'who came from a powerful family and'}, {'start': '14526.160', 'end': '14529.520', 'text': 'whose cousin Bonnie was one of the Hoen'}, {'start': '14527.760', 'end': '14531.439', 'text': 'Elite 4, was considered to have the'}, {'start': '14529.520', 'end': '14533.680', 'text': 'highest status among them. Still,'}, {'start': '14531.439', 'end': '14535.439', 'text': 'despite looking down on Hiu, Fong Chun'}, {'start': '14533.680', 'end': '14537.359', 'text': "wasn't foolish. He weighed his options"}, {'start': '14535.439', 'end': '14539.279', 'text': 'carefully. Suddenly, a classmate'}, {'start': '14537.359', 'end': '14541.520', 'text': 'exclaimed, "Hey, look. It seems like'}, {'start': '14539.279', 'end': '14543.199', 'text': 'that guy is about to battle Ms. Du Juan.'}, {'start': '14541.520', 'end': '14544.880', 'text': "Instantly, everyone's attention was"}, {'start': '14543.199', 'end': '14546.800', 'text': 'drawn as they rushed to watch."'}, {'start': '14544.880', 'end': '14548.880', 'text': 'Meanwhile, Hey, you remained oblivious'}, {'start': '14546.800', 'end': '14550.720', 'text': 'to the commotion. Even if he had known,'}, {'start': '14548.880', 'end': '14552.960', 'text': "he wouldn't have cared, let alone gotten"}, {'start': '14550.720', 'end': '14554.720', 'text': 'upset. The opinions of others are merely'}, {'start': '14552.960', 'end': '14556.160', 'text': 'their thoughts, and those who live by'}, {'start': '14554.720', 'end': '14558.160', 'text': 'the thoughts of others are destined to'}, {'start': '14556.160', 'end': '14560.319', 'text': 'be pitiful. Hey, you firmly believed in'}, {'start': '14558.160', 'end': '14562.080', 'text': 'this, saying as he followed Du Juan,'}, {'start': '14560.319', 'end': '14563.840', 'text': 'quietly listening to her introduction to'}, {'start': '14562.080', 'end': '14565.920', 'text': 'the history of the school. This was a'}, {'start': '14563.840', 'end': '14567.680', 'text': "trainer's school dedicated to nurturing"}, {'start': '14565.920', 'end': '14569.359', 'text': 'the backbone of the next generation for'}, {'start': '14567.680', 'end': '14571.840', 'text': 'the alliance and providing support to'}, {'start': '14569.359', 'end': '14574.000', 'text': 'its residents. As Duan spoke, her voice'}, {'start': '14571.840', 'end': '14576.319', 'text': 'grew a bit and she lightly licked her'}, {'start': '14574.000', 'end': '14577.680', 'text': 'dry, cracked lips. Hey, you patiently'}, {'start': '14576.319', 'end': '14580.000', 'text': 'listened until she finished before'}, {'start': '14577.680', 'end': '14581.279', 'text': 'suggesting, "Teacher Duwan, I wonder if'}, {'start': '14580.000', 'end': '14583.439', 'text': 'you would be willing to have a battle'}, {'start': '14581.279', 'end': '14585.279', 'text': 'with me with a gym badge as the wager."'}, {'start': '14583.439', 'end': '14587.520', 'text': 'Duan was slightly taken aback but'}, {'start': '14585.279', 'end': '14589.199', 'text': 'quickly recovered, teasing him. So, this'}, {'start': '14587.520', 'end': '14591.040', 'text': 'was your true motive. Visiting the'}, {'start': '14589.199', 'end': '14593.359', 'text': 'school was just an excuse to find me,'}, {'start': '14591.040', 'end': '14595.120', 'text': "wasn't it? am quite an unqualified gym"}, {'start': '14593.359', 'end': '14597.239', 'text': 'leader, letting a challenger chase me'}, {'start': '14595.120', 'end': '14599.199', 'text': 'all the way to the school. She laughed'}, {'start': '14597.239', 'end': '14601.359', 'text': 'self-deprecatingly, aware of the rumors'}, {'start': '14599.199', 'end': '14603.040', 'text': 'circulating online, criticizing her.'}, {'start': '14601.359', 'end': '14604.800', 'text': 'Some claim she was unworthy of her'}, {'start': '14603.040', 'end': '14606.640', 'text': 'position, having become a gym leader'}, {'start': '14604.800', 'end': '14608.880', 'text': 'before the age of 20. I accept your'}, {'start': '14606.640', 'end': '14610.960', 'text': "request, trainer. Hey, you Dwan's eyes"}, {'start': '14608.880', 'end': '14613.199', 'text': 'gradually filled with determination, as'}, {'start': '14610.960', 'end': '14615.120', 'text': "firm as unyielding rock. If you don't"}, {'start': '14613.199', 'end': '14617.279', 'text': 'mind, how about we battle right here?'}, {'start': '14615.120', 'end': '14619.920', 'text': 'Itll be a great opportunity to give the'}, {'start': '14617.279', 'end': '14621.680', 'text': 'students a real combat demonstration. Of'}, {'start': '14619.920', 'end': '14623.520', 'text': "course, I don't mind. Hey, you agreed"}, {'start': '14621.680', 'end': '14625.040', 'text': 'politely. Although being surrounded and'}, {'start': '14623.520', 'end': '14627.199', 'text': 'watched by so many students would'}, {'start': '14625.040', 'end': '14629.120', 'text': 'undoubtedly be mentally taxing, he knew'}, {'start': '14627.199', 'end': '14631.040', 'text': 'he would face even larger crowds during'}, {'start': '14629.120', 'end': '14633.040', 'text': 'the Alliance tournament where thousands,'}, {'start': '14631.040', 'end': '14634.880', 'text': 'if not millions of spectators would be'}, {'start': '14633.040', 'end': '14636.960', 'text': 'watching. It was necessary to build his'}, {'start': '14634.880', 'end': '14639.279', 'text': "mental resilience early on. Then let's"}, {'start': '14636.960', 'end': '14641.199', 'text': 'use a 2v2 battle format. Duan said'}, {'start': '14639.279', 'end': '14642.880', 'text': "warmly. You're free to switch Pokémon"}, {'start': '14641.199', 'end': '14644.720', 'text': "during the match. They'll send out my"}, {'start': '14642.880', 'end': '14646.640', 'text': 'Pokémon first, and you can choose yours'}, {'start': '14644.720', 'end': '14648.160', 'text': 'in response. The rules were similar to'}, {'start': '14646.640', 'end': '14649.840', 'text': 'those of the Rusbor Borro gym,'}, {'start': '14648.160', 'end': '14651.600', 'text': 'categorized as the lowest level of'}, {'start': '14649.840', 'end': '14653.439', 'text': 'challenge. At this level, no'}, {'start': '14651.600', 'end': '14654.800', 'text': 'registration fee was required, and'}, {'start': '14653.439', 'end': '14656.960', 'text': 'winning would earn the challenger a'}, {'start': '14654.800', 'end': '14659.600', 'text': 'badge. Higher levels required fees of'}, {'start': '14656.960', 'end': '14661.279', 'text': '10,000 or 50,000 alliance currency with'}, {'start': '14659.600', 'end': '14663.120', 'text': 'additional rewards such as technical'}, {'start': '14661.279', 'end': '14664.640', 'text': 'machines for victory. Hey, current'}, {'start': '14663.120', 'end': '14667.120', 'text': 'battle was undoubtedly the simplest'}, {'start': '14664.640', 'end': '14669.040', 'text': 'type. Go, Geodude. With a flash of white'}, {'start': '14667.120', 'end': '14670.800', 'text': 'light, a rock-like Pokémon with arms'}, {'start': '14669.040', 'end': '14672.880', 'text': 'appeared on the battlefield. Hey, you'}, {'start': '14670.800', 'end': '14675.279', 'text': 'smiled slightly, thinking to himself,'}, {'start': '14672.880', 'end': '14677.120', 'text': 'just as I expected. Rocktype Pokémon are'}, {'start': '14675.279', 'end': '14679.120', 'text': 'weak to my water type Pokémon. The'}, {'start': '14677.120', 'end': '14681.279', 'text': 'advantage is mine. Confidently, he took'}, {'start': '14679.120', 'end': '14683.359', 'text': 'out a Pokeball. The white light gleamed,'}, {'start': '14681.279', 'end': '14685.359', 'text': 'and a Carvano appeared, ready for'}, {'start': '14683.359', 'end': '14687.279', 'text': 'battle. Its ferocious appearance sent'}, {'start': '14685.359', 'end': '14689.120', 'text': "chills down everyone's spine as it"}, {'start': '14687.279', 'end': '14691.279', 'text': 'hovered just above the ground, bearing'}, {'start': '14689.120', 'end': '14693.359', 'text': 'its sharp teeth with a menacing grind.'}, {'start': '14691.279', 'end': '14695.439', 'text': 'At this moment, the students, seeing the'}, {'start': '14693.359', 'end': '14697.600', 'text': 'battle about to commence, surged forward'}, {'start': '14695.439', 'end': '14699.680', 'text': 'like a tide, encircling the battlefield'}, {'start': '14697.600', 'end': '14702.399', 'text': 'with eager anticipation. However,'}, {'start': '14699.680', 'end': '14703.920', 'text': 'mocking voices emerged from the crowd. I'}, {'start': '14702.399', 'end': '14705.760', 'text': "thought he'd be impressive, but he's"}, {'start': '14703.920', 'end': '14707.760', 'text': 'only using a common carvana. How'}, {'start': '14705.760', 'end': '14709.920', 'text': 'disappointing. One student sneered.'}, {'start': '14707.760', 'end': '14712.239', 'text': 'Disdain evident in his eyes. Another'}, {'start': '14709.920', 'end': '14714.319', 'text': "chimed in. Yeah, it hasn't even evolved"}, {'start': '14712.239', 'end': '14716.399', 'text': 'into a Sharpedo yet. That must mean its'}, {'start': '14714.319', 'end': '14718.399', 'text': "level isn't very high. Some students"}, {'start': '14716.399', 'end': '14719.920', 'text': 'jered further. Does he really think type'}, {'start': '14718.399', 'end': '14722.239', 'text': 'advantage alone will be enough to beat'}, {'start': '14719.920', 'end': '14723.680', 'text': 'teacher Duan? What a joke. He clearly'}, {'start': '14722.239', 'end': '14725.760', 'text': "doesn't understand true battle"}, {'start': '14723.680', 'end': '14727.760', 'text': 'strategies and techniques. These words'}, {'start': '14725.760', 'end': '14729.920', 'text': 'reached Hey Yes, ears. But he only'}, {'start': '14727.760', 'end': '14732.640', 'text': 'smirked indifferently, unconcerned.'}, {'start': '14729.920', 'end': '14734.560', 'text': 'Duan, on the other hand, was furious.'}, {'start': '14732.640', 'end': '14736.640', 'text': 'She first cast an apologetic glance at'}, {'start': '14734.560', 'end': '14738.960', 'text': 'Heyou, bowing slightly in a formal'}, {'start': '14736.640', 'end': '14740.880', 'text': 'gesture of apology. Then, turning to the'}, {'start': '14738.960', 'end': '14742.960', 'text': 'spectators, her elegant demeanor gave'}, {'start': '14740.880', 'end': '14745.040', 'text': 'way to a stern expression of anger, her'}, {'start': '14742.960', 'end': '14747.040', 'text': 'ribbon-like hair swaying slightly behind'}, {'start': '14745.040', 'end': '14749.439', 'text': 'her. The students, as if facing a'}, {'start': '14747.040', 'end': '14751.439', 'text': 'predator, were immediately silenced, too'}, {'start': '14749.439', 'end': '14753.760', 'text': 'intimidated to say another word. Hey,'}, {'start': '14751.439', 'end': '14755.760', 'text': "you, it's your move first. Duan gently"}, {'start': '14753.760', 'end': '14757.840', 'text': 'tucked her hair behind her ear, her gaze'}, {'start': '14755.760', 'end': '14759.920', 'text': 'fixed intently on the battlefield.'}, {'start': '14757.840', 'end': '14762.239', 'text': 'Geodude versus Carvinhave battle was'}, {'start': '14759.920', 'end': '14764.640', 'text': 'about to begin. Carvana, use focus'}, {'start': '14762.239', 'end': '14765.760', 'text': 'energy. Heyu made the first move, aiming'}, {'start': '14764.640', 'end': '14768.399', 'text': 'to boost its power through'}, {'start': '14765.760', 'end': '14770.960', 'text': 'strengthening. Geodude, Dwan commanded,'}, {'start': '14768.399', 'end': '14773.199', 'text': 'use defense curl. Geodude curled its'}, {'start': '14770.960', 'end': '14774.960', 'text': 'entire body into a ball, its surface'}, {'start': '14773.199', 'end': '14776.880', 'text': 'gleaming with a bright white light,'}, {'start': '14774.960', 'end': '14779.600', 'text': 'readying itself for the challenge ahead.'}, {'start': '14776.880', 'end': '14780.800', 'text': 'Carvana, use Aqua Jet to stop it. Heyu'}, {'start': '14779.600', 'end': '14782.239', 'text': "thought to himself that he couldn't"}, {'start': '14780.800', 'end': '14784.239', 'text': 'allow the opponent to strengthen'}, {'start': '14782.239', 'end': '14786.160', 'text': 'peacefully. As Carvana entered the'}, {'start': '14784.239', 'end': '14788.640', 'text': 'field, it began utilizing its speed'}, {'start': '14786.160', 'end': '14790.640', 'text': 'boost ability. With Aqua Jet, its speed'}, {'start': '14788.640', 'end': '14793.040', 'text': 'skyrocketed, propelling it like a rocket'}, {'start': '14790.640', 'end': '14794.720', 'text': 'toward Geodude, colliding with force'}, {'start': '14793.040', 'end': '14796.319', 'text': 'before Geodude could complete its'}, {'start': '14794.720', 'end': '14798.560', 'text': 'strengthening. It was sent flying out of'}, {'start': '14796.319', 'end': '14800.640', 'text': 'the battle zone. Quick, Geodude, use'}, {'start': '14798.560', 'end': '14802.720', 'text': 'roll out. Duan knew it was nearly'}, {'start': '14800.640', 'end': '14804.640', 'text': 'impossible to strengthen undisturbed, so'}, {'start': '14802.720', 'end': '14806.960', 'text': 'she decisively executed her signature'}, {'start': '14804.640', 'end': '14808.880', 'text': 'combo. Geodude transformed into a'}, {'start': '14806.960', 'end': '14810.640', 'text': 'rolling stone, moving freely and'}, {'start': '14808.880', 'end': '14813.040', 'text': 'fiercely across the battlefield.'}, {'start': '14810.640', 'end': '14814.720', 'text': 'Carvana, use psychic fangs. Hey, you'}, {'start': '14813.040', 'end': '14817.279', 'text': "commanded. Carvana's speed was"}, {'start': '14814.720', 'end': '14819.040', 'text': 'terrifying, but Geodude, naturally adept'}, {'start': '14817.279', 'end': '14820.960', 'text': 'at defense, combined with the rapid'}, {'start': '14819.040', 'end': '14822.800', 'text': 'spinning from roll out, managed to block'}, {'start': '14820.960', 'end': '14824.640', 'text': 'almost every attack. With each'}, {'start': '14822.800', 'end': '14826.399', 'text': "successive roll, Geodude's power"}, {'start': '14824.640', 'end': '14828.560', 'text': "steadily increased, while Carvana's"}, {'start': '14826.399', 'end': '14830.319', 'text': 'speed boost ability continued to stack.'}, {'start': '14828.560', 'end': '14832.160', 'text': 'Both sides were building momentum,'}, {'start': '14830.319', 'end': '14834.560', 'text': 'engaging in a battle of speed boost'}, {'start': '14832.160', 'end': '14837.120', 'text': 'versus roll out. Geodude, use Rock'}, {'start': '14834.560', 'end': '14839.199', 'text': "Polish. Dwan called out softly. He's"}, {'start': '14837.120', 'end': '14841.439', 'text': 'heart sank. Realizing the gravity of the'}, {'start': '14839.199', 'end': '14843.520', 'text': "situation, Rollout's power grew with its"}, {'start': '14841.439', 'end': '14845.279', 'text': 'increasing speed. And with Rock Polish'}, {'start': '14843.520', 'end': '14848.000', 'text': 'enhancing that speed further, it would'}, {'start': '14845.279', 'end': '14850.000', 'text': 'become unstoppable. Carvana, use Aqua'}, {'start': '14848.000', 'end': '14852.080', 'text': 'Jet. Hey, you quickly ordered. The two'}, {'start': '14850.000', 'end': '14854.319', 'text': 'Pokémon engaged in a high-speed contest'}, {'start': '14852.080', 'end': '14856.239', 'text': 'across the battlefield. To onlookers,'}, {'start': '14854.319', 'end': '14857.840', 'text': 'there was only a blur of gray and blue'}, {'start': '14856.239', 'end': '14859.840', 'text': 'streaks darting and clashing at'}, {'start': '14857.840', 'end': '14861.600', 'text': 'lightning speed, almost impossible to'}, {'start': '14859.840', 'end': '14863.760', 'text': 'follow. As speed boost combined with'}, {'start': '14861.600', 'end': '14865.760', 'text': "Aqua Jet, Carvana's speed reached its"}, {'start': '14863.760', 'end': '14867.840', 'text': "peak, while Geodude's rollout continued"}, {'start': '14865.760', 'end': '14869.840', 'text': 'to intensify. Bang! Boom! The two'}, {'start': '14867.840', 'end': '14871.840', 'text': 'Pokémon collided repeatedly, their'}, {'start': '14869.840', 'end': '14874.000', 'text': 'clashes echoing like thunder across the'}, {'start': '14871.840', 'end': '14875.920', 'text': "battlefield. I can't let Geodude keep"}, {'start': '14874.000', 'end': '14877.760', 'text': 'rolling or its power will only grow'}, {'start': '14875.920', 'end': '14879.439', 'text': 'stronger. Hey, you thought the longer'}, {'start': '14877.760', 'end': '14881.279', 'text': 'the battle dragged on, the worse it'}, {'start': '14879.439', 'end': '14882.880', 'text': "would be for him. Carvana's speed boost"}, {'start': '14881.279', 'end': '14884.800', 'text': 'had already reached its limit and could'}, {'start': '14882.880', 'end': '14886.800', 'text': 'no longer increase further. Any misstep'}, {'start': '14884.800', 'end': '14888.880', 'text': 'could harm its body. On the other hand,'}, {'start': '14886.800', 'end': '14890.640', 'text': "Dwan's Geodude had clearly undergone"}, {'start': '14888.880', 'end': '14892.560', 'text': 'professional training. Its body was'}, {'start': '14890.640', 'end': '14894.239', 'text': 'highly resilient to strengthening, able'}, {'start': '14892.560', 'end': '14896.319', 'text': 'to endure prolonged periods of'}, {'start': '14894.239', 'end': '14898.239', 'text': 'enhancement. At that moment, Carvana'}, {'start': '14896.319', 'end': '14900.239', 'text': 'launched a fierce attack. You screech'}, {'start': '14898.239', 'end': '14902.239', 'text': 'with all your might. It opened its jaws'}, {'start': '14900.239', 'end': '14904.800', 'text': 'wide and let out a deafening shriek.'}, {'start': '14902.239', 'end': '14906.479', 'text': 'Geodude, Dwan exclaimed. Geodude'}, {'start': '14904.800', 'end': '14908.720', 'text': 'immediately stopped rolling, clutching'}, {'start': '14906.479', 'end': '14910.399', 'text': 'its head in agony. Seeing this, hey'}, {'start': '14908.720', 'end': '14912.479', 'text': "seized the opportunity. Now's our"}, {'start': '14910.399', 'end': '14914.479', 'text': 'chance. Use Aqua Jet. Dwan hastily'}, {'start': '14912.479', 'end': '14916.880', 'text': 'commanded Geodude to resume rolling, but'}, {'start': '14914.479', 'end': '14918.960', 'text': 'it was too late. Carvana, enveloped in a'}, {'start': '14916.880', 'end': '14920.880', 'text': 'torrent of water, accelerated to its'}, {'start': '14918.960', 'end': '14922.880', 'text': 'absolute limit with speed boost,'}, {'start': '14920.880', 'end': '14925.600', 'text': 'rocketing toward Geodude with tremendous'}, {'start': '14922.880', 'end': '14927.840', 'text': 'force. Boom! The impact fueled by its'}, {'start': '14925.600', 'end': '14930.160', 'text': 'incredible speed was devastating. The'}, {'start': '14927.840', 'end': '14932.080', 'text': 'Geodude was sent flying, its body'}, {'start': '14930.160', 'end': '14933.920', 'text': 'rapidly losing energy under the dual'}, {'start': '14932.080', 'end': '14936.080', 'text': 'pressure of rolling and scraping against'}, {'start': '14933.920', 'end': '14938.000', 'text': 'the rocky terrain. At that moment, it'}, {'start': '14936.080', 'end': '14939.920', 'text': 'was struck hard in a critical spot,'}, {'start': '14938.000', 'end': '14941.760', 'text': 'instantly losing consciousness as its'}, {'start': '14939.920', 'end': '14943.439', 'text': 'eyes spiraled and it collapsed to the'}, {'start': '14941.760', 'end': '14945.600', 'text': 'ground. The surrounding students were'}, {'start': '14943.439', 'end': '14947.439', 'text': 'stunned, their eyes wide in disbelief as'}, {'start': '14945.600', 'end': '14949.920', 'text': 'they murmured among themselves, "Miss'}, {'start': '14947.439', 'end': '14951.920', 'text': 'Dwan actually lost. Did that guy cheat?'}, {'start': '14949.920', 'end': '14953.920', 'text': 'Or maybe she let him win on purpose?" To'}, {'start': '14951.920', 'end': '14955.680', 'text': 'them, Miss Duwan was invincibly a former'}, {'start': '14953.920', 'end': '14957.760', 'text': 'top student of the rocktype discipline'}, {'start': '14955.680', 'end': '14959.680', 'text': 'and now the gym leader of Can City,'}, {'start': '14957.760', 'end': '14961.840', 'text': 'practically a figure of worship. In the'}, {'start': '14959.680', 'end': '14964.080', 'text': 'arena, the Carvana was panting heavily'}, {'start': '14961.840', 'end': '14966.160', 'text': 'but brimming with excitement. Its body,'}, {'start': '14964.080', 'end': '14968.080', 'text': 'like a deflating balloon, was surging'}, {'start': '14966.160', 'end': '14969.920', 'text': 'with energy, beginning to glow with a'}, {'start': '14968.080', 'end': '14971.920', 'text': 'bright white light as it prepared to'}, {'start': '14969.920', 'end': '14974.000', 'text': 'evolve. The murmurss around the arena'}, {'start': '14971.920', 'end': '14976.319', 'text': 'came to an abrupt halt, and all eyes'}, {'start': '14974.000', 'end': '14978.319', 'text': 'fixated on the evolving Carvana. Even'}, {'start': '14976.319', 'end': '14980.319', 'text': 'Fong Chun, who had been mocking Hi Yu'}, {'start': '14978.319', 'end': '14982.319', 'text': 'relentlessly, fell silent. The white'}, {'start': '14980.319', 'end': '14984.239', 'text': 'light gradually faded, revealing a'}, {'start': '14982.319', 'end': '14986.720', 'text': 'massive shark-like head without a lower'}, {'start': '14984.239', 'end': '14989.120', 'text': 'body resembling a torpedo. Beep beep'}, {'start': '14986.720', 'end': '14990.960', 'text': 'beep. Sharpedo, the brutal Pokémon,'}, {'start': '14989.120', 'end': '14993.279', 'text': 'water dark type, the evolved form of'}, {'start': '14990.960', 'end': '14995.600', 'text': 'Carvana known as the bully of the sea.'}, {'start': '14993.279', 'end': '14997.199', 'text': 'It strikes fear into all. Its teeth'}, {'start': '14995.600', 'end': '14999.120', 'text': 'regenerate quickly and it can'}, {'start': '14997.199', 'end': '15001.760', 'text': 'single-handedly tear apart large ships'}, {'start': '14999.120', 'end': '15004.560', 'text': 'with ease. The male sharpedo stood 2 m'}, {'start': '15001.760', 'end': '15006.399', 'text': 'tall, weighed 90 kg, and was remarkably'}, {'start': '15004.560', 'end': '15008.319', 'text': 'well-developed with incredible bite'}, {'start': '15006.399', 'end': '15010.399', 'text': 'strength and mastery of several powerful'}, {'start': '15008.319', 'end': '15012.640', 'text': 'moves. Hey, you recalled Sharpedo into'}, {'start': '15010.399', 'end': '15014.399', 'text': 'its pokeball as the Pokedex scanned it,'}, {'start': '15012.640', 'end': '15016.880', 'text': 'displaying the detailed information.'}, {'start': '15014.399', 'end': '15018.960', 'text': 'Miss Duan smiled warmly and said, "Hey,'}, {'start': '15016.880', 'end': '15021.199', 'text': 'you congratulations on your Carvana'}, {'start': '15018.960', 'end': '15023.439', 'text': 'evolving into a Sharpedo." "Hey, you'}, {'start': '15021.199', 'end': '15025.120', 'text': 'bowed slightly and replied gratefully.'}, {'start': '15023.439', 'end': '15027.680', 'text': 'Thank you for your guidance, gym leader,'}, {'start': '15025.120', 'end': '15029.120', 'text': 'Duan." Duan\'s cheeks flushed slightly.'}, {'start': '15027.680', 'end': '15030.880', 'text': 'It was the first time someone had shown'}, {'start': '15029.120', 'end': '15032.960', 'text': "her such respect, and she couldn't help"}, {'start': '15030.880', 'end': '15035.279', 'text': 'but feel a bit closer to Hiu. "It\'s'}, {'start': '15032.960', 'end': '15037.040', 'text': "nothing. It's my duty as a gym leader,"}, {'start': '15035.279', 'end': '15038.960', 'text': 'she said softly, then tossed out her'}, {'start': '15037.040', 'end': '15041.120', 'text': 'second Pokeball. With a flash of red'}, {'start': '15038.960', 'end': '15042.720', 'text': 'light, a Pokémon resembling a stone'}, {'start': '15041.120', 'end': '15045.120', 'text': 'statue appeared in the center of the'}, {'start': '15042.720', 'end': '15047.199', 'text': "arena, letting out a fierce roar. Heyu's"}, {'start': '15045.120', 'end': '15049.120', 'text': 'heart titanet had anticipated this.'}, {'start': '15047.199', 'end': '15051.199', 'text': "Standing before him was Ms. Duan's"}, {'start': '15049.120', 'end': '15052.880', 'text': 'specialty, "The compass Pokémon, Nose'}, {'start': '15051.199', 'end': '15054.640', 'text': 'Pass." The audience buzzed with'}, {'start': '15052.880', 'end': '15056.720', 'text': 'excitement, though some were puzzled.'}, {'start': '15054.640', 'end': '15059.120', 'text': "Why isn't Ms. Duan using her powerhouse"}, {'start': '15056.720', 'end': '15060.960', 'text': 'probopass? Someone asked. Others shared'}, {'start': '15059.120', 'end': '15062.800', 'text': 'the same confusion, noting that nose'}, {'start': '15060.960', 'end': '15065.359', 'text': 'pass seemed a bit underleveled for a gym'}, {'start': '15062.800', 'end': '15067.600', 'text': 'leader of her rank. So, hey you, which'}, {'start': '15065.359', 'end': '15069.600', 'text': 'Pokemon will you choose? Duan asked with'}, {'start': '15067.600', 'end': '15071.439', 'text': 'a radiant smile, exuding none of the'}, {'start': '15069.600', 'end': '15073.199', 'text': 'typical aloofness of a gym leader.'}, {'start': '15071.439', 'end': '15075.279', 'text': 'Instead, she seemed more like a friendly'}, {'start': '15073.199', 'end': '15077.120', 'text': 'mentor. Kuroba tucked the Pokedex back'}, {'start': '15075.279', 'end': '15078.960', 'text': 'into his pocket and immediately released'}, {'start': '15077.120', 'end': '15080.479', 'text': "Sharpedo. The massive shark's head"}, {'start': '15078.960', 'end': '15081.840', 'text': 'suddenly appeared in the center of the'}, {'start': '15080.479', 'end': '15083.520', 'text': 'battlefield, letting out an'}, {'start': '15081.840', 'end': '15085.760', 'text': 'earth-shaking roar and bearing its'}, {'start': '15083.520', 'end': '15088.399', 'text': "fanged m. Dwan's voice rang out."}, {'start': '15085.760', 'end': '15090.000', 'text': 'Probapass use spark. Probapass became'}, {'start': '15088.399', 'end': '15092.239', 'text': 'enveloped in electrical currents and'}, {'start': '15090.000', 'end': '15094.319', 'text': 'charged fiercely at Sharpedo. Kuroba'}, {'start': '15092.239', 'end': '15096.160', 'text': 'thought to himself as expected. He had'}, {'start': '15094.319', 'end': '15097.920', 'text': 'long realized how troublesome Probapass'}, {'start': '15096.160', 'end': '15099.920', 'text': 'could be. Despite being a rockt type'}, {'start': '15097.920', 'end': '15101.840', 'text': 'Pokémon, it could unleash a variety of'}, {'start': '15099.920', 'end': '15104.239', 'text': 'electric type moves. Thunderwave,'}, {'start': '15101.840', 'end': '15106.239', 'text': 'Discharge, Spark, and even the immensely'}, {'start': '15104.239', 'end': '15108.000', 'text': 'powerful Zap Cannon. This ability'}, {'start': '15106.239', 'end': '15110.000', 'text': 'nullified the natural advantage of his'}, {'start': '15108.000', 'end': '15112.080', 'text': 'water dark type Pokémon, turning the'}, {'start': '15110.000', 'end': '15114.000', 'text': 'battle into a balanced match. While'}, {'start': '15112.080', 'end': '15115.920', 'text': 'water types counter rock types, electric'}, {'start': '15114.000', 'end': '15117.680', 'text': 'type moves counter water types, creating'}, {'start': '15115.920', 'end': '15120.319', 'text': 'a delicate balance of strengths and'}, {'start': '15117.680', 'end': '15122.720', 'text': 'weaknesses. Sharpedo use Aqua Jet to'}, {'start': '15120.319', 'end': '15124.800', 'text': 'dodge. Sharpedo, leveraging its speed'}, {'start': '15122.720', 'end': '15126.640', 'text': 'boost ability, unleashed a powerful'}, {'start': '15124.800', 'end': '15128.720', 'text': 'burst of water, propelling itself'}, {'start': '15126.640', 'end': '15130.880', 'text': 'forward like a rocket. Even with just a'}, {'start': '15128.720', 'end': '15132.960', 'text': 'shark head and no tail, its speed was'}, {'start': '15130.880', 'end': '15134.720', 'text': 'astonishing, leaving a trail of rushing'}, {'start': '15132.960', 'end': '15136.800', 'text': 'air behind, a testament to its'}, {'start': '15134.720', 'end': '15139.040', 'text': "incredible momentum. Probapass's attack"}, {'start': '15136.800', 'end': '15142.000', 'text': "missed entirely. Despite Probapass's"}, {'start': '15139.040', 'end': '15143.920', 'text': 'impressive base defense stat of 135, its'}, {'start': '15142.000', 'end': '15147.040', 'text': 'base speed stat of 30 was a glaring'}, {'start': '15143.920', 'end': '15148.560', 'text': 'weakness. Probapass used discharge. Duan'}, {'start': '15147.040', 'end': '15150.880', 'text': 'realized the situation and directed'}, {'start': '15148.560', 'end': '15153.359', 'text': 'Probapass to use a ranged attack. Bright'}, {'start': '15150.880', 'end': '15154.800', 'text': 'electrical energy surged from Probapass,'}, {'start': '15153.359', 'end': '15156.319', 'text': 'forming a stream of lightning that'}, {'start': '15154.800', 'end': '15158.560', 'text': 'surged straight toward the speeding'}, {'start': '15156.319', 'end': '15160.880', 'text': 'Sharpedo. Sharpedo accelerated once'}, {'start': '15158.560', 'end': '15162.800', 'text': 'more, skillfully dodging the attack. Its'}, {'start': '15160.880', 'end': '15165.040', 'text': 'speed boost ability shown brilliantly at'}, {'start': '15162.800', 'end': '15167.120', 'text': "this moment. Kuroba's lips curled into a"}, {'start': '15165.040', 'end': '15168.720', 'text': 'faint smile. The very reason he chose to'}, {'start': '15167.120', 'end': '15170.479', 'text': 'capture this Carvana back then was'}, {'start': '15168.720', 'end': '15172.239', 'text': 'precisely because of its speed boost'}, {'start': '15170.479', 'end': '15174.239', 'text': 'ability. There was once a discussion on'}, {'start': '15172.239', 'end': '15176.160', 'text': 'a forum among the hundreds of Pokémon'}, {'start': '15174.239', 'end': '15178.239', 'text': 'abilities which was the most practical.'}, {'start': '15176.160', 'end': '15180.080', 'text': 'The official rankings placed speed boost'}, {'start': '15178.239', 'end': '15182.159', 'text': 'consistently in the top 10, even'}, {'start': '15180.080', 'end': '15183.600', 'text': 'breaking into the top three at times.'}, {'start': '15182.159', 'end': '15185.760', 'text': 'Regardless of how other abilities'}, {'start': '15183.600', 'end': '15187.840', 'text': 'shifted in rank, speed boost remained a'}, {'start': '15185.760', 'end': '15190.399', 'text': 'steadfast favorite. Dwan commanded,'}, {'start': '15187.840', 'end': '15192.000', 'text': '"Probas, prepare a zap cannon." She'}, {'start': '15190.399', 'end': '15193.760', 'text': 'seemed completely unconcerned about'}, {'start': '15192.000', 'end': '15195.760', 'text': 'whether the attack would hit, perhaps'}, {'start': '15193.760', 'end': '15198.720', 'text': 'intent on unleashing another powerful'}, {'start': '15195.760', 'end': '15200.720', 'text': 'move. Kuroba, however, was unfased. If'}, {'start': '15198.720', 'end': '15202.640', 'text': 'discharge failed to land, why would Zap'}, {'start': '15200.720', 'end': '15205.120', 'text': 'Cannon be any different? Sharpedo used'}, {'start': '15202.640', 'end': '15207.040', 'text': 'psychic fangs. Kuroba commanded swiftly.'}, {'start': '15205.120', 'end': '15208.960', 'text': 'A large pink psychic projection'}, {'start': '15207.040', 'end': '15211.439', 'text': 'materialized in front of Sharpedo and'}, {'start': '15208.960', 'end': '15213.680', 'text': 'lunged at Probapass. Bam! The attack'}, {'start': '15211.439', 'end': '15216.080', 'text': 'landed, causing Probopath to cry out in'}, {'start': '15213.680', 'end': '15217.680', 'text': 'pain and stagger. Yet, the zap cannon'}, {'start': '15216.080', 'end': '15219.680', 'text': 'being charged in front of it did not'}, {'start': '15217.680', 'end': '15222.319', 'text': 'dissipate. The buildup continued.'}, {'start': '15219.680', 'end': '15224.080', 'text': 'Kuroba, now tense, shouted. Sharpedo,'}, {'start': '15222.319', 'end': '15226.239', 'text': "move quickly. Don't let it lock onto"}, {'start': '15224.080', 'end': '15228.319', 'text': 'your position. Sharpedo surged forward'}, {'start': '15226.239', 'end': '15230.399', 'text': 'again, leaving a trail of water in its'}, {'start': '15228.319', 'end': '15232.720', 'text': 'wake, disappearing in a blur of blue'}, {'start': '15230.399', 'end': '15235.040', 'text': 'streaked with white. Zap cannon fire.'}, {'start': '15232.720', 'end': '15237.040', 'text': 'Dwan called out confidently, her face'}, {'start': '15235.040', 'end': '15238.479', 'text': "glowing with determination. Kuroba's"}, {'start': '15237.040', 'end': '15240.080', 'text': 'heart sank as he sensed something was'}, {'start': '15238.479', 'end': '15242.319', 'text': "wrong, though he couldn't yet pinpoint"}, {'start': '15240.080', 'end': '15244.479', 'text': "what it was. The tip of nose pass's nose"}, {'start': '15242.319', 'end': '15246.399', 'text': 'glimmered faintly as the electromagnetic'}, {'start': '15244.479', 'end': '15248.239', 'text': 'cannon fired. Just when Koba thought'}, {'start': '15246.399', 'end': '15250.319', 'text': 'Sharpedo would dodge the attack once'}, {'start': '15248.239', 'end': '15252.560', 'text': 'again, bang. The cannon, akin to a'}, {'start': '15250.319', 'end': '15254.720', 'text': 'massive artillery blast, landed a direct'}, {'start': '15252.560', 'end': '15256.640', 'text': "hit. Kuroba's jaw dropped, his face"}, {'start': '15254.720', 'end': '15258.720', 'text': 'filled with disbelief. And he muttered,'}, {'start': '15256.640', 'end': '15260.159', 'text': '"How is this possible?" The hit rate of'}, {'start': '15258.720', 'end': '15262.080', 'text': 'the electromagnetic cannon was'}, {'start': '15260.159', 'end': '15264.080', 'text': 'notoriously low, let alone against the'}, {'start': '15262.080', 'end': '15265.920', 'text': 'Sharpedo, whose speed had reached its'}, {'start': '15264.080', 'end': '15267.680', 'text': 'peak, making it nearly impossible to'}, {'start': '15265.920', 'end': '15269.279', 'text': 'track with the naked eye. Under such'}, {'start': '15267.680', 'end': '15271.439', 'text': 'circumstances, the fact that it was'}, {'start': '15269.279', 'end': '15273.279', 'text': 'struck seemed utterly absurd to Coroba.'}, {'start': '15271.439', 'end': '15275.520', 'text': 'Nose Pass used its magnetic sensing'}, {'start': '15273.279', 'end': '15277.600', 'text': 'ability to lock onto its target. Even in'}, {'start': '15275.520', 'end': '15279.680', 'text': 'harsh environments like raging storms or'}, {'start': '15277.600', 'end': '15281.760', 'text': 'endless deserts, it could accurately'}, {'start': '15279.680', 'end': '15283.439', 'text': 'identify its direction. Aelia clasped'}, {'start': '15281.760', 'end': '15285.760', 'text': 'her hands behind her back and spoke'}, {'start': '15283.439', 'end': '15287.040', 'text': "softly. She wasn't entirely sure why she"}, {'start': '15285.760', 'end': '15288.800', 'text': 'felt the need to explain this to'}, {'start': '15287.040', 'end': '15290.479', 'text': 'Kiraoba. Perhaps it was the look of'}, {'start': '15288.800', 'end': '15292.800', 'text': 'shock on his face that stirred a sudden'}, {'start': '15290.479', 'end': '15294.960', 'text': 'impulse to reveal the truth. "I see.'}, {'start': '15292.800', 'end': '15296.640', 'text': 'Thank you for the insight," Kuroba said,'}, {'start': '15294.960', 'end': '15298.800', 'text': 'his expression shifting to one of'}, {'start': '15296.640', 'end': '15300.640', 'text': 'realization as he bowed to Aelia.'}, {'start': '15298.800', 'end': '15302.080', 'text': 'Learning through battle, growing through'}, {'start': '15300.640', 'end': '15304.159', 'text': "learning. Looks like I'll have to take"}, {'start': '15302.080', 'end': '15306.399', 'text': 'this heeden, he thought to himself. In a'}, {'start': '15304.159', 'end': '15308.239', 'text': 'flash of white light, Cradon appeared,'}, {'start': '15306.399', 'end': '15310.479', 'text': 'brandishing its massive pincers with a'}, {'start': '15308.239', 'end': '15312.479', 'text': 'fierce expression. Cradon, you shall'}, {'start': '15310.479', 'end': '15314.800', 'text': 'blade. Its sturdy legs stomped the'}, {'start': '15312.479', 'end': '15316.479', 'text': 'ground as it leaped into the air. Cradon'}, {'start': '15314.800', 'end': '15318.560', 'text': 'raised its pincers, which shimmerred'}, {'start': '15316.479', 'end': '15320.399', 'text': 'with the spectral outline of a blade and'}, {'start': '15318.560', 'end': '15322.319', 'text': 'slashed downward with force. The'}, {'start': '15320.399', 'end': '15324.319', 'text': 'powerful shellblade attack targeted the'}, {'start': '15322.319', 'end': '15326.239', 'text': 'exhausted nose pass, whose energy was'}, {'start': '15324.319', 'end': '15328.399', 'text': 'drained after firing the electromagnetic'}, {'start': '15326.239', 'end': '15330.399', 'text': 'cannon. Unable to withstand the strike,'}, {'start': '15328.399', 'end': '15332.319', 'text': 'Nose Pass was instantly knocked out,'}, {'start': '15330.399', 'end': '15334.560', 'text': 'spiraling into unconsciousness with its'}, {'start': '15332.319', 'end': '15336.560', 'text': 'eyes swirling. The arena fell into a'}, {'start': '15334.560', 'end': '15338.560', 'text': 'heavy silence and all eyes turned to'}, {'start': '15336.560', 'end': '15340.720', 'text': 'Coroba, their faces filled with shock'}, {'start': '15338.560', 'end': '15342.800', 'text': 'and disbelief. Even Aelia herself'}, {'start': '15340.720', 'end': '15344.640', 'text': "couldn't help but gape in astonishment."}, {'start': '15342.800', 'end': '15346.000', 'text': 'How is this possible? Nose Pass is'}, {'start': '15344.640', 'end': '15348.239', 'text': 'supposed to excel at defense. How could'}, {'start': '15346.000', 'end': '15350.000', 'text': 'it not withstand even a single blow?'}, {'start': '15348.239', 'end': '15351.920', 'text': 'Among the crowd, a student named'}, {'start': '15350.000', 'end': '15353.920', 'text': 'Function suddenly shouted, his voice'}, {'start': '15351.920', 'end': '15355.680', 'text': 'brimming with shock and confusion. He'}, {'start': '15353.920', 'end': '15357.680', 'text': 'had always looked down on Kuroba,'}, {'start': '15355.680', 'end': '15359.199', 'text': 'harboring a strong hostility toward him.'}, {'start': '15357.680', 'end': '15361.040', 'text': 'Part of this stemmed from the disdain'}, {'start': '15359.199', 'end': '15362.880', 'text': 'that elite league family heirs often'}, {'start': '15361.040', 'end': '15364.560', 'text': 'held for ordinary trainers. But more'}, {'start': '15362.880', 'end': '15367.040', 'text': 'than that, it was jealousy jealousy of'}, {'start': '15364.560', 'end': '15369.279', 'text': 'how warmly Aelia treated Kuroba. Long'}, {'start': '15367.040', 'end': '15371.439', 'text': 'ago, Function had secretly confessed his'}, {'start': '15369.279', 'end': '15373.760', 'text': 'feelings to Aelia, only to be sternly'}, {'start': '15371.439', 'end': '15375.199', 'text': 'rebuked. Ever since, Aelia had'}, {'start': '15373.760', 'end': '15376.960', 'text': 'maintained a professional distance from'}, {'start': '15375.199', 'end': '15379.279', 'text': 'him, never once showing him the kind'}, {'start': '15376.960', 'end': '15380.960', 'text': 'smile she reserved for others. Yet, due'}, {'start': '15379.279', 'end': '15382.720', 'text': 'to the social gap between teacher and'}, {'start': '15380.960', 'end': '15384.720', 'text': 'student, and the awkwardness of youthful'}, {'start': '15382.720', 'end': '15386.319', 'text': 'emotions, Function could only express'}, {'start': '15384.720', 'end': '15388.399', 'text': 'his dissatisfaction through cutting'}, {'start': '15386.319', 'end': '15390.880', 'text': 'remarks, such as the irrational nature'}, {'start': '15388.399', 'end': '15392.720', 'text': "of a young boy's infatuation. But now,"}, {'start': '15390.880', 'end': '15394.720', 'text': 'what he had just witnessed defied all'}, {'start': '15392.720', 'end': '15396.720', 'text': 'his expectations. The Coroba he had'}, {'start': '15394.720', 'end': '15398.880', 'text': 'dismissed as an unremarkable pretty boy'}, {'start': '15396.720', 'end': '15401.040', 'text': 'had actually defeated Aelia. Kuroba'}, {'start': '15398.880', 'end': '15402.560', 'text': 'smiled, unfazed by the astonishment of'}, {'start': '15401.040', 'end': '15404.560', 'text': 'those around him. Though he appeared'}, {'start': '15402.560', 'end': '15405.760', 'text': 'magnanimous on the surface, seemingly'}, {'start': '15404.560', 'end': '15407.680', 'text': 'indifferent to the jeers of the'}, {'start': '15405.760', 'end': '15409.680', 'text': 'students, he silently took note of their'}, {'start': '15407.680', 'end': '15411.199', 'text': 'reactions. especially function, who had'}, {'start': '15409.680', 'end': '15413.520', 'text': 'been the loudest. "He<unk>ll remember'}, {'start': '15411.199', 'end': '15415.199', 'text': 'you," Kuroba thought to himself. He had'}, {'start': '15413.520', 'end': '15416.960', 'text': 'never claimed to be a gentleman. In'}, {'start': '15415.199', 'end': '15418.560', 'text': 'fact, he considered himself a petty'}, {'start': '15416.960', 'end': '15420.640', 'text': 'person who bore grudges, though he was'}, {'start': '15418.560', 'end': '15422.399', 'text': 'adept at disguising it. The incredible'}, {'start': '15420.640', 'end': '15424.159', 'text': 'power of Croant Shellblade was the'}, {'start': '15422.399', 'end': '15426.080', 'text': 'result of its adaptability, the boost'}, {'start': '15424.159', 'end': '15427.760', 'text': 'from its same type attack bonus, and the'}, {'start': '15426.080', 'end': '15429.840', 'text': 'enhancement provided by the mystic water'}, {'start': '15427.760', 'end': '15431.439', 'text': 'item. These combined factors culminated'}, {'start': '15429.840', 'end': '15433.600', 'text': 'in the devastating strength of its'}, {'start': '15431.439', 'end': '15435.600', 'text': 'strike. Kuroba, congratulations on'}, {'start': '15433.600', 'end': '15437.920', 'text': 'winning the challenge. Your Pokémon are'}, {'start': '15435.600', 'end': '15439.760', 'text': 'truly formidable. When I was your age, I'}, {'start': '15437.920', 'end': '15442.000', 'text': 'wasn\'t nearly as strong as you are,"'}, {'start': '15439.760', 'end': '15443.760', 'text': 'Aelia said, offering some comfort to the'}, {'start': '15442.000', 'end': '15445.840', 'text': 'fainted nose pass before returning it to'}, {'start': '15443.760', 'end': '15447.840', 'text': 'its pokeball. She turned back to Kuroba'}, {'start': '15445.840', 'end': '15449.359', 'text': 'with a smile and continued. "This is'}, {'start': '15447.840', 'end': '15451.520', 'text': 'proof of your success in the gym'}, {'start': '15449.359', 'end': '15453.359', 'text': 'challenge the rock badge." She extended'}, {'start': '15451.520', 'end': '15455.439', 'text': 'her hand, revealing a grayish brown'}, {'start': '15453.359', 'end': '15457.520', 'text': 'badge in her palm. Its design featured'}, {'start': '15455.439', 'end': '15459.439', 'text': 'two interlocked triangular stones'}, {'start': '15457.520', 'end': '15461.600', 'text': 'symbolizing the unyielding strength of'}, {'start': '15459.439', 'end': '15463.520', 'text': 'rocksolid attacks. After receiving the'}, {'start': '15461.600', 'end': '15465.520', 'text': 'badge, Heyu expressed his gratitude to'}, {'start': '15463.520', 'end': '15467.120', 'text': 'gym leader Duwan and then tooured the'}, {'start': '15465.520', 'end': '15468.880', 'text': 'final area of the trainer school before'}, {'start': '15467.120', 'end': '15470.960', 'text': 'leaving. He decided to handle the gym'}, {'start': '15468.880', 'end': '15472.960', 'text': 'procedures and battle recordings later.'}, {'start': '15470.960', 'end': '15475.120', 'text': 'Back at the Pokémon Center, Heyu handed'}, {'start': '15472.960', 'end': '15477.279', 'text': 'over his two Pokémon to Nurse Joy,'}, {'start': '15475.120', 'end': '15479.040', 'text': 'especially the newly evolved Sharpedo,'}, {'start': '15477.279', 'end': '15480.880', 'text': 'which needed careful attention. Ping'}, {'start': '15479.040', 'end': '15482.399', 'text': 'trainer Heyu, your Pokémon have been'}, {'start': '15480.880', 'end': '15484.560', 'text': 'fully healed. Please check them'}, {'start': '15482.399', 'end': '15486.239', 'text': 'carefully. Nurse Joy said with a gentle'}, {'start': '15484.560', 'end': '15488.479', 'text': 'smile as she handed the Pokeballs to'}, {'start': '15486.239', 'end': '15490.640', 'text': 'Hiu. Hey politely thanked her and left'}, {'start': '15488.479', 'end': '15492.319', 'text': 'the counter. Unaware that nurse Joy was'}, {'start': '15490.640', 'end': '15494.399', 'text': 'watching him intently with interest.'}, {'start': '15492.319', 'end': '15496.000', 'text': 'Heyu, the trainer that Sister Salin from'}, {'start': '15494.399', 'end': '15497.920', 'text': 'Pedleberg City mentioned needing'}, {'start': '15496.000', 'end': '15500.000', 'text': 'attention, she murmured to herself while'}, {'start': '15497.920', 'end': '15501.840', 'text': "recording Hey's Pokémon information and"}, {'start': '15500.000', 'end': '15503.520', 'text': 'uploading it to the family database.'}, {'start': '15501.840', 'end': '15505.040', 'text': 'This was a routine task for her,'}, {'start': '15503.520', 'end': '15507.120', 'text': 'something she had done countless times'}, {'start': '15505.040', 'end': '15509.279', 'text': 'before. Back in his room, an exhausted'}, {'start': '15507.120', 'end': '15511.600', 'text': 'Heyu collapsed onto the bed and quickly'}, {'start': '15509.279', 'end': '15513.199', 'text': "fell into a deep sleep. The day's tours"}, {'start': '15511.600', 'end': '15515.199', 'text': 'and battles had drained him, and he'}, {'start': '15513.199', 'end': '15517.199', 'text': 'needed rest to recover his energy. As'}, {'start': '15515.199', 'end': '15519.520', 'text': 'night fell and the moon hung high,'}, {'start': '15517.199', 'end': '15521.520', 'text': "casting its gentle glow, Hiu's pokeball"}, {'start': '15519.520', 'end': '15523.199', 'text': 'on his belt suddenly began to shake. A'}, {'start': '15521.520', 'end': '15525.279', 'text': 'cute Eevee emerged, looking around'}, {'start': '15523.199', 'end': '15527.600', 'text': 'nervously, perhaps unable to bear the'}, {'start': '15525.279', 'end': '15529.600', 'text': 'dark atmosphere. Eevee wasted no time'}, {'start': '15527.600', 'end': '15532.080', 'text': "burrowing into Hiu's blanket, leaving"}, {'start': '15529.600', 'end': '15534.080', 'text': 'its tail slightly exposed and trembling.'}, {'start': '15532.080', 'end': '15536.080', 'text': 'Suddenly, a cool breeze drifted through'}, {'start': '15534.080', 'end': '15537.439', 'text': 'the room. Sensing something, Eevee'}, {'start': '15536.080', 'end': '15539.600', 'text': 'quickly tucked its tail under the'}, {'start': '15537.439', 'end': '15541.279', 'text': 'covers, curling up snugly. After some'}, {'start': '15539.600', 'end': '15543.199', 'text': 'effort, it found a comfortable position'}, {'start': '15541.279', 'end': '15545.279', 'text': 'and drifted off to sleep. The next'}, {'start': '15543.199', 'end': '15547.439', 'text': 'morning, Hiu woke up slowly to find'}, {'start': '15545.279', 'end': '15549.680', 'text': 'Eevee nestled in his arms. The little'}, {'start': '15547.439', 'end': '15551.439', 'text': 'Pokémon opened its sleepy eyes and gazed'}, {'start': '15549.680', 'end': '15553.199', 'text': 'at its trainer with a look of innocence.'}, {'start': '15551.439', 'end': '15554.800', 'text': '"Eveie, how could you come out on your'}, {'start': '15553.199', 'end': '15556.960', 'text': "own? You know you're not supposed to do"}, {'start': '15554.800', 'end': '15558.960', 'text': 'that." Heyu said in a serious yet gentle'}, {'start': '15556.960', 'end': '15561.199', 'text': "tone. Eevee's ears drooped as it gave"}, {'start': '15558.960', 'end': '15562.800', 'text': 'Heyu a pitiful look. Its ears twitched'}, {'start': '15561.199', 'end': '15565.279', 'text': 'slightly. Do you not like staying in the'}, {'start': '15562.800', 'end': '15567.120', 'text': 'pokeball? Heyu suddenly wondered aloud,'}, {'start': '15565.279', 'end': '15569.120', 'text': 'asking the question. Hearing this,'}, {'start': '15567.120', 'end': '15571.199', 'text': "Eevee's ears immediately perked up and"}, {'start': '15569.120', 'end': '15573.199', 'text': 'it nodded enthusiastically. Hey'}, {'start': '15571.199', 'end': '15574.880', 'text': 'continued speaking earnestly, but Eevee'}, {'start': '15573.199', 'end': '15577.040', 'text': "seemed to pay little attention. It's"}, {'start': '15574.880', 'end': '15578.960', 'text': 'tearful. Dwight expression made it look'}, {'start': '15577.040', 'end': '15581.040', 'text': 'particularly pitiful. All right. All'}, {'start': '15578.960', 'end': '15583.520', 'text': 'right. You win. From now on, you can'}, {'start': '15581.040', 'end': '15585.439', 'text': 'stay by my side. Hey finally relented.'}, {'start': '15583.520', 'end': '15587.520', 'text': 'Eevee began bouncing happily around the'}, {'start': '15585.439', 'end': '15589.439', 'text': 'room as if celebrating its victory.'}, {'start': '15587.520', 'end': '15591.439', 'text': 'Watching this lively scene, Heyu'}, {'start': '15589.439', 'end': '15593.359', 'text': "couldn't help but smile. After finishing"}, {'start': '15591.439', 'end': '15595.120', 'text': 'lunch, hey went to the store to stock up'}, {'start': '15593.359', 'end': '15596.800', 'text': 'on berries, planning to make poke blocks'}, {'start': '15595.120', 'end': '15598.960', 'text': 'that would enhance beauty and improve'}, {'start': '15596.800', 'end': '15601.520', 'text': "for softness. Today's goal was silky"}, {'start': '15598.960', 'end': '15603.359', 'text': 'smoothness. The Smooth Energy Cube is a'}, {'start': '15601.520', 'end': '15605.600', 'text': 'beginner level energy cube mentioned in'}, {'start': '15603.359', 'end': '15607.359', 'text': "Professor Mid's notes. Its purpose is to"}, {'start': '15605.600', 'end': '15609.040', 'text': "enhance a Pokemon's beauty and the"}, {'start': '15607.359', 'end': '15610.080', 'text': 'smoothness of its fur, making it'}, {'start': '15609.040', 'end': '15612.000', 'text': 'particularly suitable for'}, {'start': '15610.080', 'end': '15614.319', 'text': 'performance-oriented Pokémon such as'}, {'start': '15612.000', 'end': '15616.239', 'text': 'those used in filmm. Film crews often'}, {'start': '15614.319', 'end': '15618.319', 'text': 'purchased these energy cubes in large'}, {'start': '15616.239', 'end': '15620.479', 'text': 'quantities. Hey, you neatly arranged the'}, {'start': '15618.319', 'end': '15622.479', 'text': 'spores of a shrish, the spring form fur'}, {'start': '15620.479', 'end': '15624.080', 'text': 'of a deer ling, and the petals of a rose'}, {'start': '15622.479', 'end': '15625.760', 'text': 'raid on the table. He then released the'}, {'start': '15624.080', 'end': '15627.680', 'text': 'shrumish he had captured in the orange'}, {'start': '15625.760', 'end': '15629.120', 'text': 'forest. The other two ingredients had'}, {'start': '15627.680', 'end': '15631.199', 'text': 'been acquired from the black market the'}, {'start': '15629.120', 'end': '15632.960', 'text': 'day before, but this particular shumish'}, {'start': '15631.199', 'end': '15635.040', 'text': 'possessed the poison heal ability and'}, {'start': '15632.960', 'end': '15636.640', 'text': 'had inherited the move drain punch.'}, {'start': '15635.040', 'end': '15639.040', 'text': 'After some friendly interaction, the'}, {'start': '15636.640', 'end': '15640.960', 'text': 'shumish willingly shed its spores. Heyu'}, {'start': '15639.040', 'end': '15642.880', 'text': 'began by placing a blue berry into a'}, {'start': '15640.960', 'end': '15644.560', 'text': 'grinder, extracting its juice, and then'}, {'start': '15642.880', 'end': '15646.560', 'text': 'adding it to the mixing machine. With'}, {'start': '15644.560', 'end': '15648.800', 'text': 'precision, he added each ingredient in'}, {'start': '15646.560', 'end': '15650.800', 'text': 'sequence. The resulting energy cube had'}, {'start': '15648.800', 'end': '15653.199', 'text': 'a mudlike consistency, which he then'}, {'start': '15650.800', 'end': '15655.120', 'text': 'shaped into cubes using molds. At this'}, {'start': '15653.199', 'end': '15656.720', 'text': 'stage, Heyu experimented with adding'}, {'start': '15655.120', 'end': '15658.720', 'text': 'some spices to make the cubes more'}, {'start': '15656.720', 'end': '15661.439', 'text': 'appealing to Pokémon. Finally, he baked'}, {'start': '15658.720', 'end': '15663.199', 'text': 'the energy cubes. After 17 attempts, he'}, {'start': '15661.439', 'end': '15665.120', 'text': 'finally succeeded. Realizing that'}, {'start': '15663.199', 'end': '15667.120', 'text': 'crafting this type of lifestyle energy'}, {'start': '15665.120', 'end': '15669.199', 'text': 'cube was relatively less challenging,'}, {'start': '15667.120', 'end': '15671.279', 'text': 'wiping the sweat from his forehead, Heyu'}, {'start': '15669.199', 'end': '15673.600', 'text': 'admired his work. In the sunlight, the'}, {'start': '15671.279', 'end': '15675.680', 'text': 'golden purple energy cube felt warm and'}, {'start': '15673.600', 'end': '15677.760', 'text': 'smooth in his hand. He broke off a small'}, {'start': '15675.680', 'end': '15679.359', 'text': 'piece and tasted it. The flavor unfolded'}, {'start': '15677.760', 'end': '15681.279', 'text': 'on his tongue. A slight sweetness'}, {'start': '15679.359', 'end': '15682.800', 'text': 'accompanied by a faint bitterness. While'}, {'start': '15681.279', 'end': '15684.960', 'text': "the cube wasn't as sweet as he had"}, {'start': '15682.800', 'end': '15686.720', 'text': 'hoped, the bitterness was minimal. Heyu'}, {'start': '15684.960', 'end': '15688.319', 'text': 'critiqued his first attempt, concluding'}, {'start': '15686.720', 'end': '15690.479', 'text': 'that he only needed to improve his'}, {'start': '15688.319', 'end': '15692.560', 'text': 'skills with more practice. Encouraged by'}, {'start': '15690.479', 'end': '15694.159', 'text': 'his success, Heyu continued working'}, {'start': '15692.560', 'end': '15696.479', 'text': 'through the afternoon, eventually'}, {'start': '15694.159', 'end': '15698.399', 'text': 'producing over 20 energy cubes. He'}, {'start': '15696.479', 'end': '15700.560', 'text': 'packed them neatly into three boxes,'}, {'start': '15698.399', 'end': '15702.800', 'text': 'each containing eight cubes with one'}, {'start': '15700.560', 'end': '15704.399', 'text': 'left over. Noticing Eevee sulking in the'}, {'start': '15702.800', 'end': '15706.319', 'text': 'corner. Hey, you called out gently,'}, {'start': '15704.399', 'end': '15708.319', 'text': '"Come here, Eevee." Hearing its'}, {'start': '15706.319', 'end': '15710.319', 'text': "trainer's voice, Eevee perked up and"}, {'start': '15708.319', 'end': '15712.479', 'text': 'leapt excitedly, catching the delicious'}, {'start': '15710.319', 'end': '15714.399', 'text': 'energy cube with precision. "All right,'}, {'start': '15712.479', 'end': '15716.159', 'text': "don't be upset, Eevee. I've just been"}, {'start': '15714.399', 'end': '15718.399', 'text': 'really busy, but now I have time to play'}, {'start': '15716.159', 'end': '15720.720', 'text': 'with you." Heyu said softly, comforting'}, {'start': '15718.399', 'end': '15722.479', 'text': 'Eevee as he gently stroked its soft fur.'}, {'start': '15720.720', 'end': '15724.560', 'text': 'Eevee happily wriggled in Heu<unk>s'}, {'start': '15722.479', 'end': '15726.880', 'text': 'arms, finding a comfortable position and'}, {'start': '15724.560', 'end': '15728.640', 'text': 'let out cheerful cries. "Eveie." As he'}, {'start': '15726.880', 'end': '15730.080', 'text': 'glanced out the window, Hey, you noticed'}, {'start': '15728.640', 'end': '15732.080', 'text': 'the sun setting and the evening'}, {'start': '15730.080', 'end': '15734.319', 'text': 'approaching. Smiling, he said to Eevee,'}, {'start': '15732.080', 'end': '15736.239', 'text': '"Let\'s go for a walk, Eevee. The sunset'}, {'start': '15734.319', 'end': '15737.840', 'text': 'is beautiful this time of day. Carefully'}, {'start': '15736.239', 'end': '15740.080', 'text': 'picking up Eevee, he prepared to head'}, {'start': '15737.840', 'end': '15741.760', 'text': 'out. Before leaving, hey made sure to'}, {'start': '15740.080', 'end': '15743.439', 'text': 'pack away the energy cube making'}, {'start': '15741.760', 'end': '15745.359', 'text': 'equipment on the table into his spatial'}, {'start': '15743.439', 'end': '15747.279', 'text': 'backpack, leaving the room tidy and'}, {'start': '15745.359', 'end': '15749.040', 'text': 'organized. Stepping out of the Pokémon'}, {'start': '15747.279', 'end': '15751.040', 'text': 'Center, the once empty streets had come'}, {'start': '15749.040', 'end': '15752.880', 'text': 'to life. Office workers flooded the'}, {'start': '15751.040', 'end': '15755.120', 'text': 'streets like a tide, eager to return'}, {'start': '15752.880', 'end': '15757.120', 'text': 'home after a long day. Shops along the'}, {'start': '15755.120', 'end': '15759.199', 'text': 'roads lit up one by one, preparing for'}, {'start': '15757.120', 'end': '15760.880', 'text': 'the bustling evening ahead. Heyu and'}, {'start': '15759.199', 'end': '15763.199', 'text': 'Eevee strolled side by side along the'}, {'start': '15760.880', 'end': '15765.439', 'text': "roadside. Eevee's bright, curious eyes"}, {'start': '15763.199', 'end': '15767.439', 'text': 'darted around, taking in everything with'}, {'start': '15765.439', 'end': '15769.199', 'text': "wonder. This was Eve's first time"}, {'start': '15767.439', 'end': '15770.720', 'text': 'exploring the city streets, and it was'}, {'start': '15769.199', 'end': '15772.880', 'text': 'brimming with excitement over the'}, {'start': '15770.720', 'end': '15775.359', 'text': 'unfamiliar and fascinating world.'}, {'start': '15772.880', 'end': '15777.680', 'text': 'Suddenly, a car sped past, accompanied'}, {'start': '15775.359', 'end': '15779.600', 'text': 'by a gust of wind. Startled, Eevee'}, {'start': '15777.680', 'end': '15782.000', 'text': 'jumped in fright and quickly hid behind'}, {'start': '15779.600', 'end': '15784.000', 'text': 'Hiu, its tiny furry paws clutching his'}, {'start': '15782.000', 'end': '15785.920', 'text': 'pant leg tightly as if it were the only'}, {'start': '15784.000', 'end': '15788.399', 'text': 'source of safety. Hey, you chuckled and'}, {'start': '15785.920', 'end': '15790.159', 'text': "reassured it. Haha, Eevee, there's no"}, {'start': '15788.399', 'end': '15792.319', 'text': 'need to be scared. Just be careful not'}, {'start': '15790.159', 'end': '15793.840', 'text': 'to run onto the road, okay? The boy and'}, {'start': '15792.319', 'end': '15795.600', 'text': 'his Pokémon played together on the'}, {'start': '15793.840', 'end': '15797.840', 'text': 'street as the sun dipped below the'}, {'start': '15795.600', 'end': '15799.840', 'text': 'horizon. Their laughter echoed far into'}, {'start': '15797.840', 'end': '15802.159', 'text': 'the distance, a heartwarming harmony of'}, {'start': '15799.840', 'end': '15804.000', 'text': 'companionship and joy. The next morning,'}, {'start': '15802.159', 'end': '15805.359', 'text': 'Black Feather woke up later than usual,'}, {'start': '15804.000', 'end': '15807.120', 'text': 'having stayed up late the previous'}, {'start': '15805.359', 'end': '15808.399', 'text': 'night, crafting energy cubes and'}, {'start': '15807.120', 'end': '15810.399', 'text': 'strolling through the night market with'}, {'start': '15808.399', 'end': '15811.760', 'text': 'Eevee. After getting ready, he headed to'}, {'start': '15810.399', 'end': '15813.840', 'text': 'the dining hall with a few of his'}, {'start': '15811.760', 'end': '15816.080', 'text': 'Pokémon, ordered several dishes, and'}, {'start': '15813.840', 'end': '15817.920', 'text': 'began enjoying his meal. Just then, his'}, {'start': '15816.080', 'end': '15819.840', 'text': 'eyes lit up as he noticed nurse Joy was'}, {'start': '15817.920', 'end': '15822.080', 'text': 'also in the restaurant. She seemed a bit'}, {'start': '15819.840', 'end': '15824.319', 'text': 'down, her gaze unfocused, and only'}, {'start': '15822.080', 'end': '15826.159', 'text': 'responded when someone greeted her. "Uh,'}, {'start': '15824.319', 'end': '15828.000', 'text': 'hello, trainer Black Feather," she said'}, {'start': '15826.159', 'end': '15830.000', 'text': 'hastily. Eager to build rapport with'}, {'start': '15828.000', 'end': '15832.560', 'text': 'nurse Joy, Black Feather carried his'}, {'start': '15830.000', 'end': '15834.159', 'text': 'tray over and asked, "Miss Joy, do you'}, {'start': '15832.560', 'end': '15835.840', 'text': 'mind if I sit across from you?" He'}, {'start': '15834.159', 'end': '15837.439', 'text': 'noticed her weary expression and asked'}, {'start': '15835.840', 'end': '15839.120', 'text': 'with concern, "Have you been having'}, {'start': '15837.439', 'end': '15841.040', 'text': 'trouble sleeping? Forgive me for being'}, {'start': '15839.120', 'end': '15843.040', 'text': 'forward, but you look quite tired."'}, {'start': '15841.040', 'end': '15845.040', 'text': 'Nurse Joy instinctively touched her face'}, {'start': '15843.040', 'end': '15846.800', 'text': 'and gave a bitter smile. Of course,'}, {'start': '15845.040', 'end': '15848.479', 'text': "you're free to sit wherever you like."}, {'start': '15846.800', 'end': '15850.479', 'text': 'After receiving her permission, Black'}, {'start': '15848.479', 'end': '15852.319', 'text': 'Feather sat down and gently inquired,'}, {'start': '15850.479', 'end': '15854.560', 'text': '"Miss Joy, have you been staying up'}, {'start': '15852.319', 'end': '15856.479', 'text': 'late? You really seem exhausted." Nurse'}, {'start': '15854.560', 'end': '15858.479', 'text': 'Joy nodded absent-mindedly and'}, {'start': '15856.479', 'end': '15860.399', 'text': 'explained, "In a few days, you\'ll be'}, {'start': '15858.479', 'end': '15862.080', 'text': 'taking the breeder certification exam.'}, {'start': '15860.399', 'end': '15864.000', 'text': "I've been burning the midnight oil to"}, {'start': '15862.080', 'end': '15865.840', 'text': 'prepare." Black Feather was momentarily'}, {'start': '15864.000', 'end': '15867.120', 'text': 'surprised breeder certification. After a'}, {'start': '15865.840', 'end': '15868.880', 'text': 'bit of questioning, he learned that'}, {'start': '15867.120', 'end': '15870.560', 'text': 'Russboro City had a breeder guild that'}, {'start': '15868.880', 'end': '15872.800', 'text': 'served as a platform for apprentices to'}, {'start': '15870.560', 'end': '15874.479', 'text': 'take their certification exams. It also'}, {'start': '15872.800', 'end': '15876.479', 'text': 'provided a hub for breeders to exchange'}, {'start': '15874.479', 'end': '15879.279', 'text': 'knowledge and gathered a vast collection'}, {'start': '15876.479', 'end': '15881.760', 'text': 'of rare medicinal herbs. Nurse Joy, her'}, {'start': '15879.279', 'end': '15883.600', 'text': 'mood lifting, added with enthusiasm.'}, {'start': '15881.760', 'end': '15885.520', 'text': "Black feather, I remember you're an"}, {'start': '15883.600', 'end': '15887.920', 'text': 'adventurer who often ventures into the'}, {'start': '15885.520', 'end': '15889.279', 'text': 'wild. If you come across any rare herbs,'}, {'start': '15887.920', 'end': '15891.120', 'text': 'consider selling them to the breeder'}, {'start': '15889.279', 'end': '15892.800', 'text': 'guild. As nurse Joy spoke about'}, {'start': '15891.120', 'end': '15895.040', 'text': 'breeders, her previously weary'}, {'start': '15892.800', 'end': '15896.479', 'text': 'complexion grew visibly brighter. This'}, {'start': '15895.040', 'end': '15897.920', 'text': 'was the first time Black Feather had'}, {'start': '15896.479', 'end': '15899.680', 'text': 'heard of the Breeder Guild, and he'}, {'start': '15897.920', 'end': '15902.080', 'text': "couldn't help but reflect that Pedleberg"}, {'start': '15899.680', 'end': '15904.080', 'text': 'City lacked such resources. Russ Borro'}, {'start': '15902.080', 'end': '15905.600', 'text': 'truly lived up to its reputation as one'}, {'start': '15904.080', 'end': '15907.680', 'text': 'of the most prosperous cities in the'}, {'start': '15905.600', 'end': '15908.960', 'text': 'Hoen region. He also found it odd that'}, {'start': '15907.680', 'end': '15910.960', 'text': 'information about the Breeder Guild'}, {'start': '15908.960', 'end': '15912.479', 'text': "wasn't available online, suspecting it"}, {'start': '15910.960', 'end': '15914.319', 'text': 'might be due to the league restricting'}, {'start': '15912.479', 'end': '15915.600', 'text': 'access to certain opportunities and'}, {'start': '15914.319', 'end': '15917.680', 'text': 'valuable knowledge from the general'}, {'start': '15915.600', 'end': '15919.359', 'text': 'public. After finishing his breakfast,'}, {'start': '15917.680', 'end': '15921.279', 'text': 'Black Feather bid farewell to the still'}, {'start': '15919.359', 'end': '15922.720', 'text': 'anxious nurse Joy and returned to his'}, {'start': '15921.279', 'end': '15924.720', 'text': "room. He logged into the league's"}, {'start': '15922.720', 'end': '15926.800', 'text': 'database and entered the Pedleberg Gyms'}, {'start': '15924.720', 'end': '15928.399', 'text': 'library password. Amid thousands of'}, {'start': '15926.800', 'end': '15930.720', 'text': 'books, he finally found information'}, {'start': '15928.399', 'end': '15932.399', 'text': 'about the Breeder Guild. As expected, my'}, {'start': '15930.720', 'end': '15934.080', 'text': 'greatest asset is having second tier'}, {'start': '15932.399', 'end': '15935.920', 'text': 'access and the Pedleberg Libraryies'}, {'start': '15934.080', 'end': '15937.760', 'text': 'reading privileges," he mused. The'}, {'start': '15935.920', 'end': '15939.840', 'text': 'convenience brought by his access level'}, {'start': '15937.760', 'end': '15941.680', 'text': 'filled him with gratitude. And now, the'}, {'start': '15939.840', 'end': '15943.920', 'text': "library's resources had shattered the"}, {'start': '15941.680', 'end': '15946.080', 'text': 'information barriers he once faced. The'}, {'start': '15943.920', 'end': '15947.840', 'text': 'Breeders Guild originated a century ago,'}, {'start': '15946.080', 'end': '15949.439', 'text': 'initially formed by individuals from'}, {'start': '15947.840', 'end': '15951.760', 'text': 'various professions who shared a deep'}, {'start': '15949.439', 'end': '15954.319', 'text': 'love for Pokémon. These included Pokémon'}, {'start': '15951.760', 'end': '15956.000', 'text': 'massers, caretakers, and trainers. The'}, {'start': '15954.319', 'end': '15957.680', 'text': 'primary responsibilities of breeders'}, {'start': '15956.000', 'end': '15959.680', 'text': 'involve designing customized training'}, {'start': '15957.680', 'end': '15961.840', 'text': 'plans for Pokémon and producing energy'}, {'start': '15959.680', 'end': '15964.080', 'text': 'cubes. Hey, you stared intently at the'}, {'start': '15961.840', 'end': '15965.920', 'text': 'encyclopedia entries, filtering out most'}, {'start': '15964.080', 'end': '15967.600', 'text': 'of the information until only the data'}, {'start': '15965.920', 'end': '15969.439', 'text': 'on the Breeders Guild remained. The'}, {'start': '15967.600', 'end': '15971.600', 'text': 'Breeders Guild is a crucial part of the'}, {'start': '15969.439', 'end': '15973.359', 'text': 'League alongside the Pokémon Centers,'}, {'start': '15971.600', 'end': '15975.120', 'text': 'the League Police Department, the League'}, {'start': '15973.359', 'end': '15976.880', 'text': 'Investigation Bureau, and the gyms of'}, {'start': '15975.120', 'end': '15978.960', 'text': 'various cities, collectively known as'}, {'start': '15976.880', 'end': '15981.040', 'text': "the League's five major organizations."}, {'start': '15978.960', 'end': '15983.199', 'text': "The league's emblem featuring one large"}, {'start': '15981.040', 'end': '15984.840', 'text': 'and five smaller symbols represents the'}, {'start': '15983.199', 'end': '15986.960', 'text': 'league headquarters and these five'}, {'start': '15984.840', 'end': '15988.399', 'text': 'organizations. It is said that in every'}, {'start': '15986.960', 'end': '15990.479', 'text': "region's league headquarters such as"}, {'start': '15988.399', 'end': '15992.319', 'text': 'Indigo Plateau in the Kanto region,'}, {'start': '15990.479', 'end': '15994.159', 'text': 'Empty Silver in the Jado region, and'}, {'start': '15992.319', 'end': '15996.080', 'text': 'Lily Cove City in the Hoen region, there'}, {'start': '15994.159', 'end': '15997.439', 'text': 'stands a breeders guild nearby. This'}, {'start': '15996.080', 'end': '15999.199', 'text': "highlights the guild's prestigious"}, {'start': '15997.439', 'end': '16000.800', 'text': 'status. Breeders have become an'}, {'start': '15999.199', 'end': '16002.800', 'text': "indispensable part of the league's"}, {'start': '16000.800', 'end': '16004.800', 'text': 'development, significantly advancing its'}, {'start': '16002.800', 'end': '16006.399', 'text': "progress and reforms. Hey, you couldn't"}, {'start': '16004.800', 'end': '16008.080', 'text': "help but marvel at the guild's long"}, {'start': '16006.399', 'end': '16009.680', 'text': 'history. He thought to himself how'}, {'start': '16008.080', 'end': '16011.279', 'text': 'surprising it was that Madame Maida'}, {'start': '16009.680', 'end': '16013.359', 'text': "hadn't mentioned these facts to him."}, {'start': '16011.279', 'end': '16015.840', 'text': 'Clearly, even his teacher might not have'}, {'start': '16013.359', 'end': '16017.359', 'text': 'known given her informal background. He'}, {'start': '16015.840', 'end': '16018.640', 'text': 'reflected on how Madame Maida had'}, {'start': '16017.359', 'end': '16020.640', 'text': 'generously shared her knowledge with'}, {'start': '16018.640', 'end': '16022.640', 'text': 'him. While Breeders might not emphasize'}, {'start': '16020.640', 'end': '16024.399', 'text': 'tradition as much as Alchemists, passing'}, {'start': '16022.640', 'end': '16026.080', 'text': 'down her personal notes showed how much'}, {'start': '16024.399', 'end': '16027.920', 'text': 'she valued him as a student. The'}, {'start': '16026.080', 'end': '16029.600', 'text': 'Breeders Guild branch in Rusboro City'}, {'start': '16027.920', 'end': '16031.920', 'text': 'was set to hold a breeder certification'}, {'start': '16029.600', 'end': '16033.840', 'text': 'exam 3 days later. Hey recalled what'}, {'start': '16031.920', 'end': '16035.760', 'text': 'Nurse Joy had mentioned, and a spark of'}, {'start': '16033.840', 'end': '16037.120', 'text': 'excitement ignited within him. Although'}, {'start': '16035.760', 'end': '16038.880', 'text': "obtaining a certificate wouldn't"}, {'start': '16037.120', 'end': '16040.560', 'text': 'directly affect his ability to produce'}, {'start': '16038.880', 'end': '16042.800', 'text': 'energy cubes, having one would'}, {'start': '16040.560', 'end': '16044.239', 'text': 'undoubtedly be advantageous. The league'}, {'start': '16042.800', 'end': '16046.239', 'text': 'provides considerable support to'}, {'start': '16044.239', 'end': '16047.840', 'text': 'breeders, and traveling as a certified'}, {'start': '16046.239', 'end': '16050.000', 'text': 'beginner level breeder would grant him'}, {'start': '16047.840', 'end': '16051.760', 'text': 'privileges and social recognition. After'}, {'start': '16050.000', 'end': '16053.760', 'text': 'briefly researching previous exam'}, {'start': '16051.760', 'end': '16055.520', 'text': 'content, Hey, you felt confident. Over'}, {'start': '16053.760', 'end': '16057.199', 'text': 'the next 3 days, he stayed holdled up in'}, {'start': '16055.520', 'end': '16059.279', 'text': 'his room at the Pokémon Center. Even'}, {'start': '16057.199', 'end': '16061.120', 'text': 'when his Eevee tugged at his pant leg,'}, {'start': '16059.279', 'end': '16063.279', 'text': 'trying to drag him outside. Hey, you'}, {'start': '16061.120', 'end': '16065.120', 'text': 'sternly refused. Eevee, you need to be'}, {'start': '16063.279', 'end': '16066.640', 'text': 'good. Once I pass the breeder exam,'}, {'start': '16065.120', 'end': '16068.319', 'text': "he'll make you even more delicious"}, {'start': '16066.640', 'end': '16070.319', 'text': 'energy cubes. "You wouldn\'t want to miss'}, {'start': '16068.319', 'end': '16072.239', 'text': 'out on tasty cubes in the future, would'}, {'start': '16070.319', 'end': '16074.239', 'text': 'you?" he said earnestly, convincing'}, {'start': '16072.239', 'end': '16076.479', 'text': 'Eevee before diving back into his books'}, {'start': '16074.239', 'end': '16078.000', 'text': 'to review. 3 days later, hey, you woke'}, {'start': '16076.479', 'end': '16080.000', 'text': 'up early and headed to the Pokémon'}, {'start': '16078.000', 'end': '16081.920', 'text': "Center's lobby. The crowd was noticeably"}, {'start': '16080.000', 'end': '16083.439', 'text': 'larger and livelier than usual, which'}, {'start': '16081.920', 'end': '16085.199', 'text': 'filled him with a sense of awe. It'}, {'start': '16083.439', 'end': '16087.199', 'text': 'seemed the Breeders Guild exam had truly'}, {'start': '16085.199', 'end': '16088.560', 'text': 'attracted a lot of attention. While many'}, {'start': '16087.199', 'end': '16090.399', 'text': 'people might not be there to take the'}, {'start': '16088.560', 'end': '16092.239', 'text': 'exam, they clearly had their reasons for'}, {'start': '16090.399', 'end': '16094.000', 'text': 'attending. Hey, you speculated that some'}, {'start': '16092.239', 'end': '16095.840', 'text': 'were likely there to recruit talent.'}, {'start': '16094.000', 'end': '16097.680', 'text': 'Every certified beginner level breeder'}, {'start': '16095.840', 'end': '16100.000', 'text': 'is considered a treasure, a strategic'}, {'start': '16097.680', 'end': '16101.840', 'text': 'asset. No company, family, or'}, {'start': '16100.000', 'end': '16104.159', 'text': 'organization would ignore the value of a'}, {'start': '16101.840', 'end': '16105.840', 'text': 'breeder. As expected, this time of year'}, {'start': '16104.159', 'end': '16108.080', 'text': 'always marked the prime opportunity for'}, {'start': '16105.840', 'end': '16109.840', 'text': 'talent scouting. Nurse Joy was absent,'}, {'start': '16108.080', 'end': '16111.600', 'text': "likely already at the breeders's guild."}, {'start': '16109.840', 'end': '16113.600', 'text': 'Heyu glanced at the reception desk,'}, {'start': '16111.600', 'end': '16115.840', 'text': 'where a new, graceful looking nurse was'}, {'start': '16113.600', 'end': '16117.760', 'text': 'on duty. Even someone like Nurse Joy,'}, {'start': '16115.840', 'end': '16119.520', 'text': 'with her secure career and prestigious'}, {'start': '16117.760', 'end': '16121.359', 'text': 'family background, felt the need to'}, {'start': '16119.520', 'end': '16122.960', 'text': 'pursue breeder certification proof of'}, {'start': '16121.359', 'end': '16125.040', 'text': 'just how popular the profession had'}, {'start': '16122.960', 'end': '16127.600', 'text': 'become, even among those in established'}, {'start': '16125.040', 'end': '16129.199', 'text': 'positions. After reflecting on this, hey'}, {'start': '16127.600', 'end': '16131.199', 'text': 'left the Pokémon Center, used his'}, {'start': '16129.199', 'end': '16132.880', 'text': 'Pokédex to call for a ride, and headed'}, {'start': '16131.199', 'end': '16134.640', 'text': 'toward the Breeders Guild. The entrance'}, {'start': '16132.880', 'end': '16136.159', 'text': 'of the Breeders Guild was bustling with'}, {'start': '16134.640', 'end': '16138.239', 'text': 'people with individuals wearing'}, {'start': '16136.159', 'end': '16140.080', 'text': 'sun-shaped badges entering and exiting'}, {'start': '16138.239', 'end': '16141.920', 'text': 'from time to time. Their badges drew'}, {'start': '16140.080', 'end': '16143.520', 'text': 'envious and respectful gazes from the'}, {'start': '16141.920', 'end': '16145.600', 'text': 'crowd. These badge bearsers were'}, {'start': '16143.520', 'end': '16147.680', 'text': 'Alliance certified breeders. Among the'}, {'start': '16145.600', 'end': '16149.920', 'text': 'crowd, a black-haired boy walked slowly'}, {'start': '16147.680', 'end': '16151.920', 'text': 'into the guild, accompanied by an EV by'}, {'start': '16149.920', 'end': '16154.000', 'text': 'his side. Please show your alliance ID'}, {'start': '16151.920', 'end': '16155.760', 'text': 'card. As soon as Hiu entered, he was'}, {'start': '16154.000', 'end': '16157.600', 'text': 'stopped by a guard. After scanning his'}, {'start': '16155.760', 'end': '16159.680', 'text': 'Pokedex on the machine to confirm his'}, {'start': '16157.600', 'end': '16161.600', 'text': 'identity, he was allowed to proceed.'}, {'start': '16159.680', 'end': '16162.960', 'text': 'Stepping into the breeders guild, Hiu'}, {'start': '16161.600', 'end': '16164.640', 'text': 'noticed the place was teeming with'}, {'start': '16162.960', 'end': '16166.159', 'text': 'people, though actual breeders were in'}, {'start': '16164.640', 'end': '16168.319', 'text': 'the minority. Most of the crowd'}, {'start': '16166.159', 'end': '16170.399', 'text': 'consisted of alliance trainers. trainers'}, {'start': '16168.319', 'end': '16171.840', 'text': 'heavily relied on energy cubes. 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I should check if there are'}, {'start': '16224.159', 'end': '16227.920', 'text': 'any rare herbs available for purchase.'}, {'start': '16226.159', 'end': '16230.479', 'text': 'He turned and began exploring the first'}, {'start': '16227.920', 'end': '16232.159', 'text': 'floor hall. This is a shedding fruit. It'}, {'start': '16230.479', 'end': '16234.560', 'text': 'accelerates the molting process for'}, {'start': '16232.159', 'end': '16236.560', 'text': 'snake- type Pokémon. Wo, could this be a'}, {'start': '16234.560', 'end': '16238.640', 'text': 'sandscale fruit? A fruit worth millions'}, {'start': '16236.560', 'end': '16241.040', 'text': 'just lying here. And look, a recipe for'}, {'start': '16238.640', 'end': '16243.040', 'text': 'mid-tier energy cubes. 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Entering the elevator, he'}, {'start': '16260.080', 'end': '16263.120', 'text': 'noticed several people looking nervous'}, {'start': '16261.840', 'end': '16265.199', 'text': 'seemed they were also there for the'}, {'start': '16263.120', 'end': '16267.439', 'text': 'test. Among them was an elderly man with'}, {'start': '16265.199', 'end': '16268.960', 'text': 'gray hair and a matching beard. After a'}, {'start': '16267.439', 'end': '16270.399', 'text': 'brief conversation, hey, you learned'}, {'start': '16268.960', 'end': '16272.560', 'text': 'that the man was also there for the'}, {'start': '16270.399', 'end': '16274.159', 'text': "assessment. Haha, I've taken this test"}, {'start': '16272.560', 'end': '16275.760', 'text': 'hundreds of times already. I guess you'}, {'start': '16274.159', 'end': '16277.439', 'text': "could say I'm used to it. I heard the"}, {'start': '16275.760', 'end': '16279.279', 'text': 'difficulty has been lowered this year,'}, {'start': '16277.439', 'end': '16281.279', 'text': 'so I might finally have a chance. the'}, {'start': '16279.279', 'end': '16283.120', 'text': 'old man said, stroking his long beard'}, {'start': '16281.279', 'end': '16284.880', 'text': 'with a cheerful smile. His relaxed'}, {'start': '16283.120', 'end': '16286.640', 'text': 'demeanor lightened the tense atmosphere'}, {'start': '16284.880', 'end': '16288.640', 'text': 'in the elevator. "Hey, you gave the'}, {'start': '16286.640', 'end': '16290.479', 'text': 'elderly man a respectful nod." When the'}, {'start': '16288.640', 'end': '16292.319', 'text': 'elevator doors opened, everyone poured'}, {'start': '16290.479', 'end': '16294.080', 'text': 'out. "Hello, everyone. If you\'re here'}, {'start': '16292.319', 'end': '16296.000', 'text': 'for the breeder examination, please fill'}, {'start': '16294.080', 'end': '16298.000', 'text': 'out a form here. Kindly line up in an'}, {'start': '16296.000', 'end': '16299.439', 'text': 'orderly manner and avoid crowding. We'}, {'start': '16298.000', 'end': '16301.199', 'text': 'apologize for the high number of'}, {'start': '16299.439', 'end': '16303.120', 'text': 'participants today, and we appreciate'}, {'start': '16301.199', 'end': '16304.880', 'text': 'your patience," a staff member said with'}, {'start': '16303.120', 'end': '16306.720', 'text': 'a polite smile, guiding the crowd'}, {'start': '16304.880', 'end': '16308.479', 'text': 'courteously. 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Hey, you couldn't help but"}, {'start': '16325.040', 'end': '16329.279', 'text': 'shake his head, finding it amusing. As'}, {'start': '16327.199', 'end': '16331.120', 'text': 'time passed, the entire floor became'}, {'start': '16329.279', 'end': '16333.279', 'text': 'increasingly crowded with many people'}, {'start': '16331.120', 'end': '16335.680', 'text': 'whispering to each other. Just then, the'}, {'start': '16333.279', 'end': '16337.359', 'text': 'sound of an alarm beep beep beep rang'}, {'start': '16335.680', 'end': '16339.279', 'text': 'out, signaling that the first round of'}, {'start': '16337.359', 'end': '16341.279', 'text': 'the written exam was about to begin.'}, {'start': '16339.279', 'end': '16343.120', 'text': 'Everyone entered the examination room in'}, {'start': '16341.279', 'end': '16345.040', 'text': 'order, and hey followed his admission'}, {'start': '16343.120', 'end': '16347.040', 'text': 'ticket number to find his way in. The'}, {'start': '16345.040', 'end': '16348.960', 'text': 'room was not very large with dozens of'}, {'start': '16347.040', 'end': '16350.720', 'text': 'desks spaced apart for surveillance.'}, {'start': '16348.960', 'end': '16352.960', 'text': 'Cameras were installed in the corners,'}, {'start': '16350.720', 'end': '16354.800', 'text': 'scanning the examinees from all angles.'}, {'start': '16352.960', 'end': '16357.120', 'text': 'Two invigilators sat at the front and'}, {'start': '16354.800', 'end': '16359.040', 'text': 'back, their expressions emotionless.'}, {'start': '16357.120', 'end': '16360.560', 'text': 'Feeling a bit nervous. Hey, you chose a'}, {'start': '16359.040', 'end': '16362.319', 'text': 'seat in the first row. As the'}, {'start': '16360.560', 'end': '16364.319', 'text': 'participants settled in, the classroom'}, {'start': '16362.319', 'end': '16366.399', 'text': 'gradually quieted down and the exam'}, {'start': '16364.319', 'end': '16367.680', 'text': 'began. This round consisted of basic'}, {'start': '16366.399', 'end': '16369.600', 'text': 'questions aimed at testing the'}, {'start': '16367.680', 'end': '16371.199', 'text': 'candidates knowledge. After all,'}, {'start': '16369.600', 'end': '16372.800', 'text': 'thousands of people participated in the'}, {'start': '16371.199', 'end': '16374.560', 'text': 'monthly assessments, and it would be'}, {'start': '16372.800', 'end': '16376.479', 'text': 'impossible to evaluate each one'}, {'start': '16374.560', 'end': '16378.159', 'text': 'individually. This round served as a'}, {'start': '16376.479', 'end': '16379.840', 'text': 'screening process. Only those who passed'}, {'start': '16378.159', 'end': '16381.359', 'text': 'could advance to the next stage of the'}, {'start': '16379.840', 'end': '16383.199', 'text': 'exam. According to the official'}, {'start': '16381.359', 'end': '16385.279', 'text': 'announcement, this round would eliminate'}, {'start': '16383.199', 'end': '16386.799', 'text': 'over 90 of the candidates. One of the'}, {'start': '16385.279', 'end': '16388.799', 'text': 'questions asked, "What is the taste of'}, {'start': '16386.799', 'end': '16390.320', 'text': 'the juice after mashing lingu fruit and'}, {'start': '16388.799', 'end': '16391.680', 'text': 'faint of fruit together?" Hey, you'}, {'start': '16390.320', 'end': '16393.359', 'text': 'thought for a moment and recalled that'}, {'start': '16391.680', 'end': '16395.600', 'text': 'it was slightly salty with a hint of'}, {'start': '16393.359', 'end': '16397.199', 'text': 'sourness. Another question read, "How'}, {'start': '16395.600', 'end': '16399.119', 'text': 'many days apart are the three annual'}, {'start': '16397.199', 'end': '16401.600', 'text': 'molting periods of an arbach?" He'}, {'start': '16399.119', 'end': '16403.600', 'text': 'answered, "7 days, 30 days, and half a'}, {'start': '16401.600', 'end': '16405.199', 'text': 'year." The final question asked, "Which'}, {'start': '16403.600', 'end': '16407.840', 'text': 'Pokémon can currently learn extreme'}, {'start': '16405.199', 'end': '16410.160', 'text': 'speed?" He wrote down Arcanine, Lucario,'}, {'start': '16407.840', 'end': '16412.320', 'text': 'and Tokiss. Additionally, he noted that'}, {'start': '16410.160', 'end': '16414.240', 'text': 'Zigzagun and Dragonir could acquire the'}, {'start': '16412.320', 'end': '16416.480', 'text': 'move through inheritance. as he answered'}, {'start': '16414.240', 'end': '16418.160', 'text': 'the questions at a rapid pace. Heyu also'}, {'start': '16416.480', 'end': '16419.600', 'text': "encountered some that he couldn't solve."}, {'start': '16418.160', 'end': '16420.959', 'text': 'Compared to those from prestigious'}, {'start': '16419.600', 'end': '16422.799', 'text': 'families who had been immersed in this'}, {'start': '16420.959', 'end': '16424.879', 'text': 'world since childhood, he was merely a'}, {'start': '16422.799', 'end': '16426.719', 'text': 'newcomer with only a year of study. The'}, {'start': '16424.879', 'end': '16428.400', 'text': "breeder exam tested one's depth of"}, {'start': '16426.719', 'end': '16430.320', 'text': 'knowledge and no matter how intelligent'}, {'start': '16428.400', 'end': '16432.160', 'text': 'someone was, without sufficient time to'}, {'start': '16430.320', 'end': '16434.320', 'text': 'learn, excelling would be difficult.'}, {'start': '16432.160', 'end': '16436.000', 'text': 'Even so, hey felt somewhat confident'}, {'start': '16434.320', 'end': '16437.760', 'text': 'about his performance, believing he'}, {'start': '16436.000', 'end': '16439.760', 'text': "wouldn't be eliminated. After more than"}, {'start': '16437.760', 'end': '16441.520', 'text': '2 hours, his exam sheet was densely'}, {'start': '16439.760', 'end': '16443.760', 'text': 'filled with answers. He rubbed his'}, {'start': '16441.520', 'end': '16445.039', 'text': 'slightly sore wrist and glanced around,'}, {'start': '16443.760', 'end': '16446.799', 'text': 'noticing that most of the other'}, {'start': '16445.039', 'end': '16448.719', 'text': 'candidates were sweating profusely,'}, {'start': '16446.799', 'end': '16450.959', 'text': 'their faces filled with confusion and'}, {'start': '16448.719', 'end': '16453.039', 'text': 'silent anxiety. In a classroom of over'}, {'start': '16450.959', 'end': '16455.520', 'text': '40 people, only a handful had finished'}, {'start': '16453.039', 'end': '16457.279', 'text': 'like him. Soon, the exam time was up and'}, {'start': '16455.520', 'end': '16459.119', 'text': "the majority hadn't even completed their"}, {'start': '16457.279', 'end': '16461.119', 'text': 'papers. After quickly reviewing his'}, {'start': '16459.119', 'end': '16462.879', 'text': 'answers, Hiu turned in his sheet along'}, {'start': '16461.119', 'end': '16464.639', 'text': 'with the others. Once the candidates'}, {'start': '16462.879', 'end': '16466.639', 'text': 'left the room, the two invigilators'}, {'start': '16464.639', 'end': '16468.639', 'text': 'began collecting the exam sheets. When'}, {'start': '16466.639', 'end': '16470.480', 'text': "one of them came across Hey's paper, he"}, {'start': '16468.639', 'end': '16472.799', 'text': 'remarked in surprise, "Huh, this'}, {'start': '16470.480', 'end': '16474.240', 'text': "candidate is only 17 years old. It's"}, {'start': '16472.799', 'end': '16476.080', 'text': 'rare to see someone this young taking'}, {'start': '16474.240', 'end': '16477.760', 'text': 'the exam." The other invigilator'}, {'start': '16476.080', 'end': '16479.840', 'text': 'responded, "Probably a kid from a'}, {'start': '16477.760', 'end': '16481.520', 'text': 'prominent family. They receive all kinds'}, {'start': '16479.840', 'end': '16483.439', 'text': 'of education and training from an early'}, {'start': '16481.520', 'end': '16486.000', 'text': "age, so it's not unusual for them to"}, {'start': '16483.439', 'end': '16487.520', 'text': 'participate at this age." However, he'}, {'start': '16486.000', 'end': '16489.680', 'text': 'was unaware of the impression his age'}, {'start': '16487.520', 'end': '16491.199', 'text': 'had made during the exam process. At the'}, {'start': '16489.680', 'end': '16493.279', 'text': 'moment, he was wandering through the'}, {'start': '16491.199', 'end': '16495.760', 'text': 'first floor hall. Suddenly, a wave of'}, {'start': '16493.279', 'end': '16497.600', 'text': 'cheers erupted. "Master Duan, hello."'}, {'start': '16495.760', 'end': '16500.561', 'text': 'More voices joined in, shouting'}, {'start': '16497.600', 'end': '16502.719', 'text': "excitedly. Aw, it's Master Duan. Master"}, {'start': '16500.561', 'end': '16504.719', 'text': 'Duan is here at the Breeder Association.'}, {'start': '16502.719', 'end': '16507.520', 'text': 'Look this way. Look this way. Master'}, {'start': '16504.719', 'end': '16508.879', 'text': "Dwan, I'm your biggest fan. Curious."}, {'start': '16507.520', 'end': '16511.199', 'text': 'Hey, you turned to look at the group of'}, {'start': '16508.879', 'end': '16513.439', 'text': 'fervent fans, their enthusiastic cries'}, {'start': '16511.199', 'end': '16515.439', 'text': 'catching his attention. So, Master Duan'}, {'start': '16513.439', 'end': '16517.039', 'text': "was here, too. In his mind, he couldn't"}, {'start': '16515.439', 'end': '16519.119', 'text': 'help but picture the elegant and'}, {'start': '16517.039', 'end': '16520.799', 'text': 'stunning teacher in her black gown. Duan'}, {'start': '16519.119', 'end': '16523.199', 'text': 'was likely here to recruit staff for her'}, {'start': '16520.799', 'end': '16525.039', 'text': 'gym. Hey, you pushed aside by the crowd,'}, {'start': '16523.199', 'end': '16526.719', 'text': 'quietly stepped back. It was clear that'}, {'start': '16525.039', 'end': '16528.480', 'text': "a gym couldn't function with just the"}, {'start': '16526.719', 'end': '16530.080', 'text': 'gym leader. Apart from the standard'}, {'start': '16528.480', 'end': '16531.920', 'text': 'staff provided by the league, the'}, {'start': '16530.080', 'end': '16533.760', 'text': 'recruitment of apprentices and various'}, {'start': '16531.920', 'end': '16536.240', 'text': 'other personnel fell on the gym leader'}, {'start': '16533.760', 'end': '16538.160', 'text': 'shoulders. True to form, Duan raised her'}, {'start': '16536.240', 'end': '16540.080', 'text': 'hand amidst the crowd and an immediate'}, {'start': '16538.160', 'end': '16542.320', 'text': 'hush fell over the room. Her commanding'}, {'start': '16540.080', 'end': '16544.000', 'text': 'presence as a gym leader was onspiring.'}, {'start': '16542.320', 'end': '16545.520', 'text': 'Addressing the audience, who were all'}, {'start': '16544.000', 'end': '16547.520', 'text': 'talents of the league and residents of'}, {'start': '16545.520', 'end': '16549.359', 'text': 'Can City, she announced the opening of'}, {'start': '16547.520', 'end': '16551.199', 'text': 'her gym and the urgent need for skilled'}, {'start': '16549.359', 'end': '16553.520', 'text': 'individuals, inviting everyone to'}, {'start': '16551.199', 'end': '16555.199', 'text': 'participate actively. Though young, Duan'}, {'start': '16553.520', 'end': '16556.959', 'text': 'was adept at delivering formal speeches'}, {'start': '16555.199', 'end': '16559.119', 'text': 'and had an impressive knack for rallying'}, {'start': '16556.959', 'end': '16561.039', 'text': 'talent. Hey, you listened silently, his'}, {'start': '16559.119', 'end': '16563.039', 'text': 'gaze unintentionally drifting to Miss'}, {'start': '16561.039', 'end': '16565.520', 'text': 'Joy in the corner. She had just run over'}, {'start': '16563.039', 'end': '16567.760', 'text': 'earlier to greet Duan. Miss Joy, as'}, {'start': '16565.520', 'end': '16569.279', 'text': 'always, radiated warmth and kindness.'}, {'start': '16567.760', 'end': '16571.439', 'text': 'Despite most of the attention being'}, {'start': '16569.279', 'end': '16573.760', 'text': 'drawn to Duan, she was still surrounded'}, {'start': '16571.439', 'end': '16575.279', 'text': 'by a group of male admirers. As Hiu'}, {'start': '16573.760', 'end': '16577.680', 'text': 'approached, their expressions turned'}, {'start': '16575.279', 'end': '16579.439', 'text': 'hostile. 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He quickly opened it'}, {'start': '16611.600', 'end': '16615.439', 'text': 'to find a message. Dear trainer Heyu,'}, {'start': '16613.760', 'end': '16617.520', 'text': 'you have passed the Breeders Guild basic'}, {'start': '16615.439', 'end': '16619.840', 'text': 'exam. Please report tomorrow to complete'}, {'start': '16617.520', 'end': '16621.840', 'text': "the assessment. A smile crept onto Hi's"}, {'start': '16619.840', 'end': '16623.760', 'text': 'face. Despite his disadvantage and'}, {'start': '16621.840', 'end': '16625.920', 'text': 'knowledge, his exceptional memory, a'}, {'start': '16623.760', 'end': '16627.920', 'text': 'gift from his reincarnated past life,'}, {'start': '16625.920', 'end': '16629.920', 'text': 'had proven invaluable. He hoped for a'}, {'start': '16627.920', 'end': '16631.680', 'text': 'smooth day ahead. With this good news,'}, {'start': '16629.920', 'end': '16633.840', 'text': 'hey you finally fell into a restful'}, {'start': '16631.680', 'end': '16636.000', 'text': 'sleep. However, it was clear that many'}, {'start': '16633.840', 'end': '16637.840', 'text': 'others in Can City, whether in hotels or'}, {'start': '16636.000', 'end': '16639.680', 'text': 'Pokémon Center, struggled to sleep that'}, {'start': '16637.840', 'end': '16641.840', 'text': 'night. The pressure of the basic exam'}, {'start': '16639.680', 'end': '16643.760', 'text': 'was enough to deter 90 of candidates.'}, {'start': '16641.840', 'end': '16645.600', 'text': 'Becoming a breeder was no easy feat.'}, {'start': '16643.760', 'end': '16647.279', 'text': 'With the league monopolizing knowledge,'}, {'start': '16645.600', 'end': '16649.279', 'text': 'success for commoners was nearly'}, {'start': '16647.279', 'end': '16651.039', 'text': 'impossible. Were it not for hey yes'}, {'start': '16649.279', 'end': '16652.639', 'text': 'access to second tier league permissions'}, {'start': '16651.039', 'end': '16654.000', 'text': 'and the investment from the Orange Huaw'}, {'start': '16652.639', 'end': '16655.760', 'text': 'Gym, he might have missed this'}, {'start': '16654.000', 'end': '16657.439', 'text': 'opportunity as well. Flipping through'}, {'start': '16655.760', 'end': '16659.279', 'text': 'the history of the league, each page'}, {'start': '16657.439', 'end': '16662.400', 'text': 'recounted its grand achievements and'}, {'start': '16659.279', 'end': '16664.719', 'text': 'glory. Yet, as Hiu read on, restless and'}, {'start': '16662.400', 'end': '16666.799', 'text': 'unable to sleep, lying on the floor, he'}, {'start': '16664.719', 'end': '16668.561', 'text': 'saw only two words emerge from the text'}, {'start': '16666.799', 'end': '16670.480', 'text': "of our of men, he couldn't help but"}, {'start': '16668.561', 'end': '16672.561', 'text': 'recall a saying from his previous life,'}, {'start': '16670.480', 'end': '16673.920', 'text': 'muttering it with a sarcastic tone. The'}, {'start': '16672.561', 'end': '16675.520', 'text': 'next morning, the number of people at'}, {'start': '16673.920', 'end': '16677.680', 'text': 'the Breeders Guild had significantly'}, {'start': '16675.520', 'end': '16679.680', 'text': 'dwindled. When Hiu entered the hall, it'}, {'start': '16677.680', 'end': '16681.439', 'text': 'no longer felt crowded. After presenting'}, {'start': '16679.680', 'end': '16682.879', 'text': 'his identification and the confirmation'}, {'start': '16681.439', 'end': '16685.119', 'text': "message from the trainer's guild on his"}, {'start': '16682.879', 'end': '16687.119', 'text': 'Pokédex, a staff member escorted him to'}, {'start': '16685.119', 'end': '16688.719', 'text': 'a small room on the second floor. This'}, {'start': '16687.119', 'end': '16690.480', 'text': 'was the waiting room. When his name was'}, {'start': '16688.719', 'end': '16692.160', 'text': 'called, he would proceed to the exam'}, {'start': '16690.480', 'end': '16693.840', 'text': 'room. The middle-aged staff member'}, {'start': '16692.160', 'end': '16695.840', 'text': 'gestured toward a small door in the'}, {'start': '16693.840', 'end': '16697.840', 'text': 'room, indicating that it led to the exam'}, {'start': '16695.840', 'end': '16700.000', 'text': 'area. Inside the waiting room, there'}, {'start': '16697.840', 'end': '16701.600', 'text': 'were only four other people besides Hey.'}, {'start': '16700.000', 'end': '16703.680', 'text': 'However, two people in particular'}, {'start': '16701.600', 'end': '16705.439', 'text': 'surprised him. One was Miss Joy from the'}, {'start': '16703.680', 'end': '16707.199', 'text': 'Pokémon Center, and the other was the'}, {'start': '16705.439', 'end': '16709.359', 'text': 'elderly gentleman he encountered in the'}, {'start': '16707.199', 'end': '16711.119', 'text': 'elevator yesterday. Kuroba smiled as he'}, {'start': '16709.359', 'end': '16713.199', 'text': 'sat down, greeting the two. Good'}, {'start': '16711.119', 'end': '16714.719', 'text': 'morning, Miss Joy. Good morning, sir.'}, {'start': '16713.199', 'end': '16717.039', 'text': 'The last person in the room appeared to'}, {'start': '16714.719', 'end': '16718.480', 'text': "be a young man in his 20s. Kuroba didn't"}, {'start': '16717.039', 'end': '16720.240', 'text': 'know him, but politely nodded in'}, {'start': '16718.480', 'end': '16722.080', 'text': "acknowledgement. After all, when you're"}, {'start': '16720.240', 'end': '16724.000', 'text': "out and about, it's better not to keep a"}, {'start': '16722.080', 'end': '16725.920', 'text': 'cold demeanor. Establishing a friendly'}, {'start': '16724.000', 'end': '16727.920', 'text': 'persona can help build connections.'}, {'start': '16725.920', 'end': '16729.840', 'text': "However, the young man didn't seem too"}, {'start': '16727.920', 'end': '16731.840', 'text': 'receptive, glancing at Koroba with'}, {'start': '16729.840', 'end': '16733.920', 'text': 'disdain before turning away coldly.'}, {'start': '16731.840', 'end': '16735.279', 'text': "Kuroba didn't mind and began observing"}, {'start': '16733.920', 'end': '16737.199', 'text': 'the room while striking up a'}, {'start': '16735.279', 'end': '16739.039', 'text': 'conversation with the elderly gentleman.'}, {'start': '16737.199', 'end': '16740.719', 'text': 'Sir, how old are you this year? Why are'}, {'start': '16739.039', 'end': '16742.639', 'text': 'you here for the assessment? Kuroba'}, {'start': '16740.719', 'end': '16744.561', 'text': "asked curiously. The old man's attire"}, {'start': '16742.639', 'end': '16746.320', 'text': 'suggested he came from a wealthy family.'}, {'start': '16744.561', 'end': '16748.240', 'text': 'At his age, he should be enjoying a'}, {'start': '16746.320', 'end': '16750.799', 'text': 'peaceful retirement. So why go through'}, {'start': '16748.240', 'end': '16752.719', 'text': 'all this trouble? Haha, am only 80 years'}, {'start': '16750.799', 'end': '16754.959', 'text': 'young, just the right age to take on new'}, {'start': '16752.719', 'end': '16756.719', 'text': 'challenges. The old man replied, his'}, {'start': '16754.959', 'end': '16759.199', 'text': 'face glowing with vitality and a'}, {'start': '16756.719', 'end': '16761.359', 'text': "cheerful smile. Haha. Miss Joy couldn't"}, {'start': '16759.199', 'end': '16763.039', 'text': 'help but laugh at his response. Gently,'}, {'start': '16761.359', 'end': '16765.119', 'text': 'she explained to Kuroba, "Don\'t take'}, {'start': '16763.039', 'end': '16766.719', 'text': "Grandpa Fushan too seriously. He's here"}, {'start': '16765.119', 'end': '16769.119', 'text': 'for the breeders assessment purely to'}, {'start': '16766.719', 'end': '16771.279', 'text': 'avoid taxes. Kuroba raised an eyebrow'}, {'start': '16769.119', 'end': '16772.639', 'text': 'and curiosity and after some inquiries'}, {'start': '16771.279', 'end': '16774.639', 'text': 'he learned that the old man was a'}, {'start': '16772.639', 'end': '16776.561', 'text': 'shareholder in a nearby battle club and'}, {'start': '16774.639', 'end': '16777.760', 'text': 'had no financial worries. His real'}, {'start': '16776.561', 'end': '16779.440', 'text': 'reason for taking the breeders'}, {'start': '16777.760', 'end': '16781.200', 'text': 'assessment was to bypass the hefty'}, {'start': '16779.440', 'end': '16782.718', 'text': 'inheritance tax. According to the'}, {'start': '16781.200', 'end': '16784.560', 'text': "Pokémon League's regulations,"}, {'start': '16782.718', 'end': '16786.638', 'text': 'inheritance is subject to significant'}, {'start': '16784.560', 'end': '16788.240', 'text': 'taxation unless the individual is a'}, {'start': '16786.638', 'end': '16789.920', 'text': 'certified breeder, which comes with'}, {'start': '16788.240', 'end': '16791.920', 'text': 'several benefits, including tax'}, {'start': '16789.920', 'end': '16793.680', 'text': 'exemptions. Kuroba glanced at the old'}, {'start': '16791.920', 'end': '16795.520', 'text': 'man with admiration, thinking to'}, {'start': '16793.680', 'end': '16797.440', 'text': 'himself, "Impressive, truly an'}, {'start': '16795.520', 'end': '16798.718', 'text': '80-year-old taking on the world." While'}, {'start': '16797.440', 'end': '16800.240', 'text': 'they were chatting, a few more'}, {'start': '16798.718', 'end': '16802.080', 'text': 'candidates entered the room, most of'}, {'start': '16800.240', 'end': '16803.600', 'text': 'whom seemed to be in their 30s. The'}, {'start': '16802.080', 'end': '16805.600', 'text': 'newcomers naturally joined the'}, {'start': '16803.600', 'end': '16807.520', 'text': 'conversation with Miss Joy skillfully'}, {'start': '16805.600', 'end': '16809.600', 'text': 'acting as a social bridge, making'}, {'start': '16807.520', 'end': '16811.440', 'text': 'everyone feel at ease. Since the purpose'}, {'start': '16809.600', 'end': '16813.200', 'text': 'of the assessment was to evaluate rather'}, {'start': '16811.440', 'end': '16815.200', 'text': "than eliminate, the candidates didn't"}, {'start': '16813.200', 'end': '16817.200', 'text': 'see each other as competitors. As the'}, {'start': '16815.200', 'end': '16818.560', 'text': 'conversation flowed, Kuroba took the'}, {'start': '16817.200', 'end': '16820.320', 'text': 'opportunity to learn more about the'}, {'start': '16818.560', 'end': '16822.718', 'text': 'others. Most had taken the assessment'}, {'start': '16820.320', 'end': '16824.878', 'text': 'multiple times before. In turn, others'}, {'start': '16822.718', 'end': '16826.560', 'text': "couldn't help but ask about Kuroba as"}, {'start': '16824.878', 'end': '16828.878', 'text': "his youthful appearance stood out didn't"}, {'start': '16826.560', 'end': '16831.120', 'text': 'even seem old enough to be here. What?'}, {'start': '16828.878', 'end': '16832.638', 'text': "You're only 17? That's incredible."}, {'start': '16831.120', 'end': '16834.320', 'text': 'Grandpa Fushon exclaimed in'}, {'start': '16832.638', 'end': '16836.638', 'text': 'astonishment, and the others looked at'}, {'start': '16834.320', 'end': '16838.400', 'text': 'Kuroba with surprise. Miss Joy widened'}, {'start': '16836.638', 'end': '16840.240', 'text': 'her eyes slightly, already calculating'}, {'start': '16838.400', 'end': '16842.000', 'text': 'how to relay this information back to'}, {'start': '16840.240', 'end': '16843.600', 'text': 'her family. This young man was quite'}, {'start': '16842.000', 'end': '16845.280', 'text': 'good-looking, and if he performed well'}, {'start': '16843.600', 'end': '16847.120', 'text': "in the assessment, even if he didn't"}, {'start': '16845.280', 'end': '16849.120', 'text': 'become a certified breeder, he might be'}, {'start': '16847.120', 'end': '16850.958', 'text': 'worth recruiting. In her mind, Miss'}, {'start': '16849.120', 'end': '16853.280', 'text': 'Joyce silently dismissed the possibility'}, {'start': '16850.958', 'end': '16855.120', 'text': 'of Koroba passing the assessment. After'}, {'start': '16853.280', 'end': '16856.638', 'text': "all, while it wasn't unheard of for a"}, {'start': '16855.120', 'end': '16858.798', 'text': '17-year-old to pass the beginner'}, {'start': '16856.638', 'end': '16860.400', 'text': 'breeders test, it was extremely rare and'}, {'start': '16858.798', 'end': '16862.638', 'text': 'usually dominated by established'}, {'start': '16860.400', 'end': '16864.320', 'text': 'breeding families. Across all regions,'}, {'start': '16862.638', 'end': '16866.480', 'text': 'fewer than three such prodigies might'}, {'start': '16864.320', 'end': '16867.680', 'text': 'emerge in a year. As for recruiting him,'}, {'start': '16866.480', 'end': '16869.520', 'text': "it certainly wouldn't be her"}, {'start': '16867.680', 'end': '16871.360', 'text': 'responsibility. As a direct descendant'}, {'start': '16869.520', 'end': '16873.280', 'text': 'of the Joy family and a key figure in'}, {'start': '16871.360', 'end': '16875.120', 'text': "Rusboro City, Miss Joyy's future"}, {'start': '16873.280', 'end': '16876.878', 'text': 'involved aligning with other influential'}, {'start': '16875.120', 'end': '16878.638', 'text': 'families through marriage not chasing'}, {'start': '16876.878', 'end': '16880.320', 'text': 'after a trainer with no background.'}, {'start': '16878.638', 'end': '16882.878', 'text': 'Unless Coroba turned out to be an'}, {'start': '16880.320', 'end': '16884.638', 'text': 'extraordinary onseen century genius, the'}, {'start': '16882.878', 'end': '16886.638', 'text': 'task of recruiting him would likely fall'}, {'start': '16884.638', 'end': '16888.240', 'text': 'to a distant relative. I think my cousin'}, {'start': '16886.638', 'end': '16890.160', 'text': 'in Verdant Turf Town is about the right'}, {'start': '16888.240', 'end': '16892.000', 'text': 'age for marriage. Miss Joy mused'}, {'start': '16890.160', 'end': '16894.080', 'text': 'internally while maintaining her usual'}, {'start': '16892.000', 'end': '16895.600', 'text': 'gentle and elegant demeanor. After'}, {'start': '16894.080', 'end': '16897.680', 'text': 'waiting for a while, the number of'}, {'start': '16895.600', 'end': '16899.520', 'text': 'people in the room gradually increased.'}, {'start': '16897.680', 'end': '16901.280', 'text': 'Finally, a staff member walked in and'}, {'start': '16899.520', 'end': '16902.878', 'text': 'said with a smile, "Looks like there are'}, {'start': '16901.280', 'end': '16905.120', 'text': 'quite a few people taking the assessment'}, {'start': '16902.878', 'end': '16906.878', 'text': 'this year and many new faces, too." He'}, {'start': '16905.120', 'end': '16909.280', 'text': 'glanced around the room before his eyes'}, {'start': '16906.878', 'end': '16912.320', 'text': 'landed on Grandpa Fushon. Teasingly, he'}, {'start': '16909.280', 'end': '16913.760', 'text': 'said, "Oh, an old face. Grandpa Fon,'}, {'start': '16912.320', 'end': '16915.680', 'text': "didn't we just see each other last"}, {'start': '16913.760', 'end': '16917.280', 'text': 'month?" His light-hearted joke eased the'}, {'start': '16915.680', 'end': '16919.440', 'text': 'tense atmosphere in the room. The first'}, {'start': '16917.280', 'end': '16921.200', 'text': 'to be assessed was Miss Xiaawi Chan.'}, {'start': '16919.440', 'end': '16922.400', 'text': 'Whether it was a random arrangement or'}, {'start': '16921.200', 'end': '16924.480', 'text': 'special treatment from the Breeder'}, {'start': '16922.400', 'end': '16926.080', 'text': 'Guild, Miss Xiao was the first to take'}, {'start': '16924.480', 'end': '16927.920', 'text': 'the assessment. She appeared a bit'}, {'start': '16926.080', 'end': '16929.680', 'text': 'nervous, but still elegantly lifted the'}, {'start': '16927.920', 'end': '16931.520', 'text': 'hem of her dress and walked into the'}, {'start': '16929.680', 'end': '16933.680', 'text': 'assessment room gracefully. The staff'}, {'start': '16931.520', 'end': '16935.600', 'text': 'member reassured her, "Haha, no need to'}, {'start': '16933.680', 'end': '16937.360', 'text': 'be nervous. Last time, you were so'}, {'start': '16935.600', 'end': '16939.760', 'text': "close. With your knowledge, you'll do"}, {'start': '16937.360', 'end': '16942.000', 'text': 'just fine." Once Miss Xiao entered, the'}, {'start': '16939.760', 'end': '16943.840', 'text': 'room fell into an awkward silence again.'}, {'start': '16942.000', 'end': '16946.000', 'text': 'So quiet that everyone could hear each'}, {'start': '16943.840', 'end': '16947.760', 'text': "other's breathing. Not long after, Miss"}, {'start': '16946.000', 'end': '16949.920', 'text': 'Chia came out with a cheerful smile on'}, {'start': '16947.760', 'end': '16951.280', 'text': 'her face, clearly in a good mood. It'}, {'start': '16949.920', 'end': '16952.958', 'text': 'seemed she had passed the assessment'}, {'start': '16951.280', 'end': '16954.878', 'text': 'successfully. Hey, you felt a sense of'}, {'start': '16952.958', 'end': '16956.560', 'text': 'relief for her. Since everyone had to'}, {'start': '16954.878', 'end': '16958.480', 'text': 'wait until the assessments were over,'}, {'start': '16956.560', 'end': '16960.638', 'text': 'Miss Xiao quietly returned to her seat'}, {'start': '16958.480', 'end': '16962.718', 'text': 'to wait for the others. This time, she'}, {'start': '16960.638', 'end': '16965.760', 'text': 'looked much more relaxed, even showing a'}, {'start': '16962.718', 'end': '16967.520', 'text': 'hint of pride. "He!" Grandpa Foo, it\'s'}, {'start': '16965.760', 'end': '16970.000', 'text': 'your turn," the staff member said with a'}, {'start': '16967.520', 'end': '16971.360', 'text': 'smile. "After all, Grandpa Fon was a'}, {'start': '16970.000', 'end': '16973.680', 'text': 'regular here, showing up for the'}, {'start': '16971.360', 'end': '16975.120', 'text': 'assessment every month." Before long, he'}, {'start': '16973.680', 'end': '16977.200', 'text': 'came out looking a bit dejected, but'}, {'start': '16975.120', 'end': '16979.120', 'text': 'quickly composed himself. Having faced'}, {'start': '16977.200', 'end': '16981.280', 'text': 'so many failures, he probably already'}, {'start': '16979.120', 'end': '16982.878', 'text': 'knew what to expect. As an 80-year-old'}, {'start': '16981.280', 'end': '16985.200', 'text': 'man, his mental resilience was'}, {'start': '16982.878', 'end': '16986.958', 'text': 'admirable. Soon after, a young man with'}, {'start': '16985.200', 'end': '16988.560', 'text': 'an air of arrogance entered the room.'}, {'start': '16986.958', 'end': '16990.718', 'text': 'Hey, you recognized him as one of the'}, {'start': '16988.560', 'end': '16992.878', 'text': 'first people to arrive earlier. Grandpa'}, {'start': '16990.718', 'end': '16994.560', 'text': 'Fushon, do you know who he is? He seems'}, {'start': '16992.878', 'end': '16996.638', 'text': 'to look down on us. Hey, you asked'}, {'start': '16994.560', 'end': '16998.240', 'text': "curiously. Hahaim him. I've heard he's"}, {'start': '16996.638', 'end': '17000.160', 'text': 'the grandson of an intermediate level'}, {'start': '16998.240', 'end': '17002.560', 'text': 'breeder. They say he has some talent for'}, {'start': '17000.160', 'end': '17004.480', 'text': 'breeding and is only 22 years old. Last'}, {'start': '17002.560', 'end': '17006.560', 'text': 'year, he narrowly missed passing the'}, {'start': '17004.480', 'end': '17008.000', 'text': 'assessment. Grandpa Fushan replied with'}, {'start': '17006.560', 'end': '17009.840', 'text': 'a chuckle, though there was a subtle'}, {'start': '17008.000', 'end': '17011.600', 'text': "hesitation in his tone. But I've also"}, {'start': '17009.840', 'end': '17013.440', 'text': "heard he's quite proud and doesn't like"}, {'start': '17011.600', 'end': '17014.958', 'text': 'interacting with us ordinary folks.'}, {'start': '17013.440', 'end': '17016.798', 'text': "Don't take it to heart. People from"}, {'start': '17014.958', 'end': '17018.560', 'text': 'breeder families are often like that.'}, {'start': '17016.798', 'end': '17020.240', 'text': 'Hey, you nodded thoughtfully. Having an'}, {'start': '17018.560', 'end': '17022.160', 'text': 'intermediate level breeder as a backing'}, {'start': '17020.240', 'end': '17024.000', 'text': 'was no small matter. Advanced breeders'}, {'start': '17022.160', 'end': '17026.240', 'text': 'could even serve as guild leaders in a'}, {'start': '17024.000', 'end': '17027.680', 'text': 'region. In a city like Can City, the'}, {'start': '17026.240', 'end': '17029.840', 'text': 'branch guild leaders were typically'}, {'start': '17027.680', 'end': '17031.440', 'text': 'intermediate breeders. However, this'}, {'start': '17029.840', 'end': '17033.280', 'text': "didn't stop others from aspiring to"}, {'start': '17031.440', 'end': '17034.480', 'text': 'become breeders themselves. Hey, you'}, {'start': '17033.280', 'end': '17036.080', 'text': "couldn't muster much fondness for"}, {'start': '17034.480', 'end': '17038.240', 'text': "someone who didn't even bother to feain"}, {'start': '17036.080', 'end': '17040.240', 'text': 'politeness. The assessments continued,'}, {'start': '17038.240', 'end': '17042.000', 'text': 'and within just half an hour, several'}, {'start': '17040.240', 'end': '17043.840', 'text': 'people had already exited the room.'}, {'start': '17042.000', 'end': '17045.360', 'text': 'Judging by their grim expressions, it'}, {'start': '17043.840', 'end': '17047.040', 'text': 'was evident that they had failed,'}, {'start': '17045.360', 'end': '17049.200', 'text': 'casting a shadow over those still'}, {'start': '17047.040', 'end': '17051.360', 'text': 'waiting for their turn. "Next." "Hey,'}, {'start': '17049.200', 'end': '17053.360', 'text': 'you" the staff member called out. Upon'}, {'start': '17051.360', 'end': '17054.798', 'text': 'hearing his name, Heyu immediately stood'}, {'start': '17053.360', 'end': '17056.638', 'text': 'up. All eyes turned to the young'}, {'start': '17054.798', 'end': '17058.480', 'text': 'candidate. Though most people only gave'}, {'start': '17056.638', 'end': '17060.560', 'text': 'him a casual glance, they had already'}, {'start': '17058.480', 'end': '17063.040', 'text': 'formed their judgment. He was simply too'}, {'start': '17060.560', 'end': '17065.120', 'text': 'young and destined to fail. Master Fon'}, {'start': '17063.040', 'end': '17067.360', 'text': 'smiled warmly and cheered for Heu. Good'}, {'start': '17065.120', 'end': '17069.200', 'text': 'luck, young man. As Hiu walked into the'}, {'start': '17067.360', 'end': '17071.200', 'text': 'room, he passed by an arrogant young man'}, {'start': '17069.200', 'end': '17072.240', 'text': 'who shot him a disdainful look. Heyu'}, {'start': '17071.200', 'end': '17073.920', 'text': 'understood the reason for this'}, {'start': '17072.240', 'end': '17075.360', 'text': 'hostility. This youth was frustrated'}, {'start': '17073.920', 'end': '17077.280', 'text': 'because he himself had failed the'}, {'start': '17075.360', 'end': '17079.280', 'text': 'assessment once again. Many had believed'}, {'start': '17077.280', 'end': '17080.958', 'text': 'that after narrowly missing success last'}, {'start': '17079.280', 'end': '17083.440', 'text': 'year, he would surely pass this time'}, {'start': '17080.958', 'end': '17085.360', 'text': 'with his accumulated experience. Yet to'}, {'start': '17083.440', 'end': '17087.520', 'text': "everyone's surprise, he failed again."}, {'start': '17085.360', 'end': '17089.280', 'text': 'The atmosphere around him was icy. His'}, {'start': '17087.520', 'end': '17091.280', 'text': 'expression filled with anger, making'}, {'start': '17089.280', 'end': '17093.360', 'text': 'others hesitant to approach. The reason'}, {'start': '17091.280', 'end': '17095.120', 'text': 'for his contempt toward Heyu was simple.'}, {'start': '17093.360', 'end': '17097.680', 'text': 'How could someone even younger pass the'}, {'start': '17095.120', 'end': '17099.760', 'text': 'assessment? Hey, however, paid him no'}, {'start': '17097.680', 'end': '17101.680', 'text': 'mind. He reminded himself not to let the'}, {'start': '17099.760', 'end': '17104.240', 'text': 'negativity of a failed candidate affect'}, {'start': '17101.680', 'end': '17105.920', 'text': 'his own mood. Good day, examiners. Heyu'}, {'start': '17104.240', 'end': '17107.760', 'text': 'greeted as he entered the room. In front'}, {'start': '17105.920', 'end': '17109.760', 'text': 'of him were three examiners, two'}, {'start': '17107.760', 'end': '17111.440', 'text': 'middle-aged men and an elderly man with'}, {'start': '17109.760', 'end': '17113.680', 'text': 'graying hair who appeared to be the'}, {'start': '17111.440', 'end': '17115.360', 'text': 'chief examiner. Hey, you correct? Am'}, {'start': '17113.680', 'end': '17117.280', 'text': 'fagging, the chief examiner for this'}, {'start': '17115.360', 'end': '17118.798', 'text': 'assessment. The two gentlemen beside me'}, {'start': '17117.280', 'end': '17120.718', 'text': 'are junior breeders registered with the'}, {'start': '17118.798', 'end': '17122.798', 'text': 'breeders guild. The three of us will be'}, {'start': '17120.718', 'end': '17125.360', 'text': 'overseeing this examination, the elder'}, {'start': '17122.798', 'end': '17127.200', 'text': 'said solemnly. Greetings, Master Faging,'}, {'start': '17125.360', 'end': '17129.280', 'text': 'and greetings to you both esteemed'}, {'start': '17127.200', 'end': '17131.120', 'text': 'examiners, Heyu said respectfully,'}, {'start': '17129.280', 'end': '17133.040', 'text': "bowing politely. You're still young,"}, {'start': '17131.120', 'end': '17134.718', 'text': "Hiu. Don't feel too much pressure if you"}, {'start': '17133.040', 'end': '17136.480', 'text': 'fail this time. There will be many more'}, {'start': '17134.718', 'end': '17138.638', 'text': "opportunities in the future. Let's start"}, {'start': '17136.480', 'end': '17140.480', 'text': 'with a few simple questions. Please have'}, {'start': '17138.638', 'end': '17142.798', 'text': 'a seat, one of the middle-aged examiners'}, {'start': '17140.480', 'end': '17144.560', 'text': 'said kindly. He was aware that each year'}, {'start': '17142.798', 'end': '17146.400', 'text': 'a few candidates succumb to the pressure'}, {'start': '17144.560', 'end': '17148.160', 'text': 'of failure, some even going as far as'}, {'start': '17146.400', 'end': '17150.080', 'text': 'taking their own lives. He hoped to'}, {'start': '17148.160', 'end': '17152.798', 'text': "prevent such tragedies in Canaz City's"}, {'start': '17150.080', 'end': '17154.718', 'text': 'Breeders Guild. Hiu obediently sat down,'}, {'start': '17152.798', 'end': '17156.638', 'text': 'showing no signs of nervousness as he'}, {'start': '17154.718', 'end': '17158.320', 'text': 'focused his gaze straight ahead. "First'}, {'start': '17156.638', 'end': '17160.000', 'text': 'question, how many grams of silver'}, {'start': '17158.320', 'end': '17162.000', 'text': 'powder can be obtained from a beautifly'}, {'start': '17160.000', 'end': '17163.520', 'text': 'and a dusttox, respectively. Keep in'}, {'start': '17162.000', 'end': '17165.520', 'text': 'mind that silver powder is used to'}, {'start': '17163.520', 'end': '17167.520', 'text': 'enhance the power of bug type moves,"'}, {'start': '17165.520', 'end': '17169.120', 'text': 'the examiner asked. Hey you lowered his'}, {'start': '17167.520', 'end': '17170.560', 'text': 'head, thinking for a moment before'}, {'start': '17169.120', 'end': '17172.958', 'text': 'responding, "That depends on the'}, {'start': '17170.560', 'end': '17175.360', 'text': "Pokémon's level. For example, a level 30"}, {'start': '17172.958', 'end': '17178.240', 'text': 'Beautifly can yield about 3 g, while a'}, {'start': '17175.360', 'end': '17180.080', 'text': 'dusttox can yield around 2 g. However,'}, {'start': '17178.240', 'end': '17181.760', 'text': 'individual differences between Pokémon'}, {'start': '17180.080', 'end': '17183.840', 'text': 'might cause some variation. The'}, {'start': '17181.760', 'end': '17186.080', 'text': 'examiners exchanged glances and nodded'}, {'start': '17183.840', 'end': '17187.600', 'text': 'approvingly without missing a beat. They'}, {'start': '17186.080', 'end': '17189.120', 'text': 'continued, "Do you know why the silver'}, {'start': '17187.600', 'end': '17190.878', 'text': 'powder obtained from Dusttox is'}, {'start': '17189.120', 'end': '17192.400', 'text': 'generally less than that from beautify?"'}, {'start': '17190.878', 'end': '17194.000', 'text': 'Hey, you paused to think for a few'}, {'start': '17192.400', 'end': '17196.240', 'text': "seconds before answering. That's because"}, {'start': '17194.000', 'end': '17198.160', 'text': 'Dusttox has a poison type attribute. The'}, {'start': '17196.240', 'end': '17200.160', 'text': 'silver powder extracted from it requires'}, {'start': '17198.160', 'end': '17202.480', 'text': 'special processing to remove toxins,'}, {'start': '17200.160', 'end': '17204.400', 'text': 'which inevitably leads to some loss. In'}, {'start': '17202.480', 'end': '17205.920', 'text': 'this back and forth exchange, Hiu'}, {'start': '17204.400', 'end': '17207.680', 'text': 'answered several questions, some of'}, {'start': '17205.920', 'end': '17209.600', 'text': 'which were quite obscure. While he could'}, {'start': '17207.680', 'end': '17211.440', 'text': 'answer some, others left him stumped.'}, {'start': '17209.600', 'end': '17213.200', 'text': 'After all, he had only been studying for'}, {'start': '17211.440', 'end': '17214.638', 'text': 'a year, and his knowledge base was still'}, {'start': '17213.200', 'end': '17217.040', 'text': 'limited compared to those who had been'}, {'start': '17214.638', 'end': '17218.718', 'text': 'studying for years or even decades. Even'}, {'start': '17217.040', 'end': '17220.718', 'text': 'so, his responses impressed the'}, {'start': '17218.718', 'end': '17222.560', 'text': 'examiners. After all, being this'}, {'start': '17220.718', 'end': '17224.638', 'text': 'knowledgeable at just 17 years old was'}, {'start': '17222.560', 'end': '17225.840', 'text': 'remarkable. Last year, the average age'}, {'start': '17224.638', 'end': '17228.160', 'text': 'for passing the Breeders Guild'}, {'start': '17225.840', 'end': '17229.760', 'text': "assessment was 31. Well done. You've"}, {'start': '17228.160', 'end': '17231.360', 'text': 'answered these questions very well.'}, {'start': '17229.760', 'end': '17233.120', 'text': "We'll review the footage and score you"}, {'start': '17231.360', 'end': '17235.040', 'text': 'accordingly, said the examiner on the'}, {'start': '17233.120', 'end': '17237.280', 'text': 'right, gesturing toward a camera in the'}, {'start': '17235.040', 'end': '17238.798', 'text': "corner. Now, let's move on. Energy block"}, {'start': '17237.280', 'end': '17240.958', 'text': 'crafting is an essential skill for'}, {'start': '17238.798', 'end': '17242.958', 'text': 'breeders. Please prepare a basic energy'}, {'start': '17240.958', 'end': '17244.718', 'text': 'block of your choice. Use the recipe'}, {'start': '17242.958', 'end': '17246.560', 'text': "you're most confident in and show us"}, {'start': '17244.718', 'end': '17248.560', 'text': 'your best work, the chief examiner'}, {'start': '17246.560', 'end': '17250.240', 'text': 'instructed, pointing to the energy block'}, {'start': '17248.560', 'end': '17251.840', 'text': 'crafting machines in the corner. Hey,'}, {'start': '17250.240', 'end': '17253.680', 'text': 'you stood up slowly and approached the'}, {'start': '17251.840', 'end': '17255.520', 'text': 'machines. He carefully selected his'}, {'start': '17253.680', 'end': '17257.360', 'text': 'ingredients and noticed the variety of'}, {'start': '17255.520', 'end': '17259.440', 'text': 'crafting devices available, including'}, {'start': '17257.360', 'end': '17261.040', 'text': 'the latest model from Devon Corporation.'}, {'start': '17259.440', 'end': '17262.638', 'text': 'He chose a machine he was most familiar'}, {'start': '17261.040', 'end': '17264.718', 'text': 'with and returned to the table.'}, {'start': '17262.638', 'end': '17266.718', 'text': 'Examiners, I will need a black apricorn,'}, {'start': '17264.718', 'end': '17268.878', 'text': 'a tail low feather, a slackathth tuft,'}, {'start': '17266.718', 'end': '17270.638', 'text': 'and a black ring flower. Heyu stated,'}, {'start': '17268.878', 'end': '17272.080', 'text': 'preparing to craft an energy block'}, {'start': '17270.638', 'end': '17274.080', 'text': 'designed to enhance the physical'}, {'start': '17272.080', 'end': '17276.080', 'text': 'attributes of normal type Pokémon. The'}, {'start': '17274.080', 'end': '17277.600', 'text': 'examiners nodded and instructed a staff'}, {'start': '17276.080', 'end': '17280.080', 'text': 'member to retrieve the materials from'}, {'start': '17277.600', 'end': '17281.760', 'text': 'the guild storage. Before long, all the'}, {'start': '17280.080', 'end': '17283.680', 'text': 'required materials were neatly arranged'}, {'start': '17281.760', 'end': '17285.680', 'text': 'on the table. Heyu took a deep breath'}, {'start': '17283.680', 'end': '17287.840', 'text': 'and began placing various materials into'}, {'start': '17285.680', 'end': '17289.760', 'text': 'the machine for processing one by one.'}, {'start': '17287.840', 'end': '17291.760', 'text': 'He prioritized the materials requiring'}, {'start': '17289.760', 'end': '17293.680', 'text': 'special handling, meticulously managing'}, {'start': '17291.760', 'end': '17295.600', 'text': 'the sequence, the quantities, and the'}, {'start': '17293.680', 'end': '17297.920', 'text': 'timing. His movements were fluid and'}, {'start': '17295.600', 'end': '17299.920', 'text': 'precise without a hint of hesitation.'}, {'start': '17297.920', 'end': '17301.680', 'text': "The examiners couldn't help but nod in"}, {'start': '17299.920', 'end': '17303.440', 'text': 'approval. Their eyes gleaming with'}, {'start': '17301.680', 'end': '17305.600', 'text': 'admiration as if they were witnessing'}, {'start': '17303.440', 'end': '17307.680', 'text': 'the work of a rare treasure. Removing'}, {'start': '17305.600', 'end': '17309.520', 'text': 'impurities, mashing into a paste,'}, {'start': '17307.680', 'end': '17311.680', 'text': 'grinding finally, separating and'}, {'start': '17309.520', 'end': '17313.600', 'text': 'blending, followed by adding spices,'}, {'start': '17311.680', 'end': '17315.360', 'text': 'simulating the shape, drying, and'}, {'start': '17313.600', 'end': '17317.280', 'text': 'solidifying each step was executed'}, {'start': '17315.360', 'end': '17319.600', 'text': 'seamlessly and flawlessly. Once the'}, {'start': '17317.280', 'end': '17321.520', 'text': 'energy block was nearly complete, hey'}, {'start': '17319.600', 'end': '17323.680', 'text': 'added a final ingredient to enhance its'}, {'start': '17321.520', 'end': '17325.440', 'text': 'fragrance. In less than 10 minutes, a'}, {'start': '17323.680', 'end': '17327.040', 'text': 'perfectly crafted energy block rolled'}, {'start': '17325.440', 'end': '17328.958', 'text': "out from the machine's output. The"}, {'start': '17327.040', 'end': '17330.480', 'text': 'examiners were astonished, abandoning'}, {'start': '17328.958', 'end': '17332.160', 'text': 'formalities as they rushed to Hi'}, {'start': '17330.480', 'end': '17334.560', 'text': 'Yu<unk>s side to closely inspect the'}, {'start': '17332.160', 'end': '17336.878', 'text': 'finished product. M a bright luster,'}, {'start': '17334.560', 'end': '17339.120', 'text': 'smooth exterior, and an enticing aroma.'}, {'start': '17336.878', 'end': '17341.200', 'text': 'This is truly top tier, the middle-aged'}, {'start': '17339.120', 'end': '17343.360', 'text': 'examiner praised. Master Faging,'}, {'start': '17341.200', 'end': '17345.120', 'text': 'however, was more direct. He took out a'}, {'start': '17343.360', 'end': '17347.360', 'text': 'tool, scraped off a small piece of the'}, {'start': '17345.120', 'end': '17349.360', 'text': 'energy block, and carefully tasted it. A'}, {'start': '17347.360', 'end': '17351.440', 'text': 'genius, he murmured, seeing their fellow'}, {'start': '17349.360', 'end': '17352.878', 'text': 'examiners reactions. The other two'}, {'start': '17351.440', 'end': '17354.320', 'text': "couldn't hold back their compliments"}, {'start': '17352.878', 'end': '17356.080', 'text': 'either. Though your theoretical'}, {'start': '17354.320', 'end': '17357.920', 'text': 'knowledge could use some improvement'}, {'start': '17356.080', 'end': '17360.480', 'text': 'considering your age, your skill in'}, {'start': '17357.920', 'end': '17362.480', 'text': 'crafting energy blocks is unparalleled.'}, {'start': '17360.480', 'end': '17363.840', 'text': "Young man, we've unanimously decided to"}, {'start': '17362.480', 'end': '17365.920', 'text': 'pass you for the primary breeders'}, {'start': '17363.840', 'end': '17367.680', 'text': 'certification. From today onward, you'}, {'start': '17365.920', 'end': '17370.160', 'text': 'are officially a primary breeder of the'}, {'start': '17367.680', 'end': '17372.240', 'text': 'Canaz Breeders Guild, a 17-year-old'}, {'start': '17370.160', 'end': '17374.480', 'text': 'primary breeder. This honor was awarded'}, {'start': '17372.240', 'end': '17376.638', 'text': 'to only a handful each year, selected'}, {'start': '17374.480', 'end': '17378.400', 'text': 'from thousands of cities. Most primary'}, {'start': '17376.638', 'end': '17380.240', 'text': 'breeders earn their titles due to their'}, {'start': '17378.400', 'end': '17382.080', 'text': 'backgrounds rather than their abilities.'}, {'start': '17380.240', 'end': '17384.080', 'text': 'A candidate like Heyou, who passed'}, {'start': '17382.080', 'end': '17386.878', 'text': 'purely on skill was an extraordinary'}, {'start': '17384.080', 'end': '17388.798', 'text': "rarity. Hey young man, from today you're"}, {'start': '17386.878', 'end': '17390.798', 'text': "one of us breeders. Here's proof of your"}, {'start': '17388.798', 'end': '17392.878', 'text': 'qualification. Master Faging pulled a'}, {'start': '17390.798', 'end': '17395.200', 'text': 'sun emblem from his pocket. Its radiance'}, {'start': '17392.878', 'end': '17397.360', 'text': 'was understated and in comparison, the'}, {'start': '17395.200', 'end': '17399.440', 'text': "emblem on Master Faging's chest appeared"}, {'start': '17397.360', 'end': '17401.520', 'text': 'even dimmer. Engraved at the bottom were'}, {'start': '17399.440', 'end': '17403.120', 'text': 'the words primary breeder. With this'}, {'start': '17401.520', 'end': '17404.958', 'text': "emblem, you'll enjoy a range of"}, {'start': '17403.120', 'end': '17406.878', 'text': 'privileges and benefits exclusive to'}, {'start': '17404.958', 'end': '17409.520', 'text': "breeders. It's even more practical than"}, {'start': '17406.878', 'end': '17411.280', 'text': 'having direct ties to the alliance. Huh?'}, {'start': '17409.520', 'end': '17412.958', 'text': 'Young man, drop by the Breeders Guild'}, {'start': '17411.280', 'end': '17414.560', 'text': "more often when you're free. Spend some"}, {'start': '17412.958', 'end': '17416.798', 'text': 'time exchanging ideas with us, old'}, {'start': '17414.560', 'end': '17418.798', 'text': 'folks. After expressing his gratitude to'}, {'start': '17416.798', 'end': '17420.878', 'text': 'each of the examiners, hey, you left the'}, {'start': '17418.798', 'end': '17422.480', 'text': 'room under their approving gazes. As he'}, {'start': '17420.878', 'end': '17424.400', 'text': 'stepped out, the first thing he saw was'}, {'start': '17422.480', 'end': '17426.240', 'text': 'the arrogant young man from earlier. The'}, {'start': '17424.400', 'end': '17428.080', 'text': "young man's face was still clouded with"}, {'start': '17426.240', 'end': '17429.680', 'text': 'frustration, evidently still bitter'}, {'start': '17428.080', 'end': '17431.760', 'text': 'about his failed assessment. The moment'}, {'start': '17429.680', 'end': '17433.440', 'text': 'he saw Hey step out, he was about to'}, {'start': '17431.760', 'end': '17435.280', 'text': 'sneer, but his eyes suddenly caught'}, {'start': '17433.440', 'end': '17437.520', 'text': "sight of the emblem hanging on Hiu's"}, {'start': '17435.280', 'end': '17439.520', 'text': 'chest. His gaze froze and he seemed'}, {'start': '17437.520', 'end': '17441.040', 'text': 'unable to speak as if his throat had'}, {'start': '17439.520', 'end': '17442.878', 'text': 'been constricted. "How is this'}, {'start': '17441.040', 'end': '17444.480', 'text': 'possible?" The exclamation echoed'}, {'start': '17442.878', 'end': '17446.320', 'text': 'through the small room, drawing'}, {'start': '17444.480', 'end': '17448.080', 'text': "everyone's attention. The crowd turned"}, {'start': '17446.320', 'end': '17450.320', 'text': 'their eyes to Heyou, noticing the'}, {'start': '17448.080', 'end': '17452.480', 'text': 'breeders\'s emblem on his chest. "No way'}, {'start': '17450.320', 'end': '17454.320', 'text': 'am I seeing this right." A 17-year-old'}, {'start': '17452.480', 'end': '17456.080', 'text': 'primary breeder. Please honor me with'}, {'start': '17454.320', 'end': '17458.320', 'text': 'your presence at my humble abode. I have'}, {'start': '17456.080', 'end': '17460.718', 'text': 'a granddaughter, just 18 years old, and'}, {'start': '17458.320', 'end': '17462.400', 'text': 'remarkably beautiful. Old Master Fon'}, {'start': '17460.718', 'end': '17464.560', 'text': 'appeared composed in the room, though he'}, {'start': '17462.400', 'end': '17466.320', 'text': "couldn't help but marvel inwardly. His"}, {'start': '17464.560', 'end': '17468.000', 'text': 'words broke the silence, drawing'}, {'start': '17466.320', 'end': '17469.760', 'text': "everyone's attention as they crowded"}, {'start': '17468.000', 'end': '17472.160', 'text': 'around Heyou, bombarding him with'}, {'start': '17469.760', 'end': '17474.400', 'text': "curious questions. No way. It's actually"}, {'start': '17472.160', 'end': '17476.878', 'text': 'a breeders medal, a young man exclaimed'}, {'start': '17474.400', 'end': '17478.958', 'text': 'in disbelief. Oh my god, what have I'}, {'start': '17476.878', 'end': '17481.600', 'text': 'been doing all these 20some years of my'}, {'start': '17478.958', 'end': '17483.920', 'text': 'life? Beside him, Miss Joy, who had been'}, {'start': '17481.600', 'end': '17486.240', 'text': 'brimming with joy, was now overtaken by'}, {'start': '17483.920', 'end': '17488.240', 'text': 'shock. Her gentle, captivating eyes'}, {'start': '17486.240', 'end': '17490.240', 'text': 'widened in astonishment, and her rosy'}, {'start': '17488.240', 'end': '17492.320', 'text': 'cheeks flushed with disbelief. Her'}, {'start': '17490.240', 'end': '17494.400', 'text': 'cherry-like lips parted slightly as her'}, {'start': '17492.320', 'end': '17496.480', 'text': 'heart thumped wildly before she snapped'}, {'start': '17494.400', 'end': '17498.320', 'text': 'back to her senses. Aonsine a century'}, {'start': '17496.480', 'end': '17500.400', 'text': 'genius. The phrase flashed through Miss'}, {'start': '17498.320', 'end': '17502.080', 'text': "Joyy's mind. If Heyu had been unworthy"}, {'start': '17500.400', 'end': '17504.080', 'text': 'of her attention before, he now'}, {'start': '17502.080', 'end': '17505.440', 'text': 'commanded her utmost respect. All she'}, {'start': '17504.080', 'end': '17507.600', 'text': 'wanted was to open her Pokémon'}, {'start': '17505.440', 'end': '17509.840', 'text': 'encyclopedia and relay this news back to'}, {'start': '17507.600', 'end': '17511.360', 'text': 'her family. However, all communication'}, {'start': '17509.840', 'end': '17513.440', 'text': 'devices had been confiscated for'}, {'start': '17511.360', 'end': '17515.600', 'text': 'safekeeping during the evaluation. Even'}, {'start': '17513.440', 'end': '17517.840', 'text': 'so, Miss Joy gracefully stood up and'}, {'start': '17515.600', 'end': '17519.840', 'text': 'walked toward Hiu. Meanwhile, the once'}, {'start': '17517.840', 'end': '17521.600', 'text': 'proud young man who had relied on his'}, {'start': '17519.840', 'end': '17523.760', 'text': "grandfather's status as an intermediate"}, {'start': '17521.600', 'end': '17525.840', 'text': 'breeder now sat slumped in his chair,'}, {'start': '17523.760', 'end': '17528.160', 'text': 'his face etched with disbelief. As he'}, {'start': '17525.840', 'end': '17530.400', 'text': 'forced a strange smile, Miss Joy, like'}, {'start': '17528.160', 'end': '17532.480', 'text': 'the others, showered Hiu with praise,'}, {'start': '17530.400', 'end': '17533.920', 'text': 'completely ignoring him. At that moment,'}, {'start': '17532.480', 'end': '17535.840', 'text': 'he felt as though everyone around him'}, {'start': '17533.920', 'end': '17537.760', 'text': 'was mocking him. The words once used to'}, {'start': '17535.840', 'end': '17539.760', 'text': 'commend Hiu now sounded like ridicule'}, {'start': '17537.760', 'end': '17541.520', 'text': 'and humiliation directed at him. Before'}, {'start': '17539.760', 'end': '17543.600', 'text': 'the evaluation, he had boasted'}, {'start': '17541.520', 'end': '17545.920', 'text': 'confidently about his inevitable success'}, {'start': '17543.600', 'end': '17548.000', 'text': 'in becoming a breeder. Yet, contrary to'}, {'start': '17545.920', 'end': '17549.760', 'text': 'his expectations, not only did he fail'}, {'start': '17548.000', 'end': '17551.760', 'text': 'to achieve his goal, but he also'}, {'start': '17549.760', 'end': '17553.680', 'text': 'witnessed the rise of another prodigy.'}, {'start': '17551.760', 'end': '17555.520', 'text': 'His mind went blank, unable to process'}, {'start': '17553.680', 'end': '17557.120', 'text': "what had happened. It wasn't until much"}, {'start': '17555.520', 'end': '17558.718', 'text': 'later, when most people had left the'}, {'start': '17557.120', 'end': '17560.798', 'text': 'room, that a staff member called him'}, {'start': '17558.718', 'end': '17562.878', 'text': 'back to reality. Startled, his face'}, {'start': '17560.798', 'end': '17564.718', 'text': 'flushed crimson, ignoring the gazes of'}, {'start': '17562.878', 'end': '17566.320', 'text': 'others, he quickly got up and dashed out'}, {'start': '17564.718', 'end': '17568.638', 'text': 'of the Breeders Guild in a state of'}, {'start': '17566.320', 'end': '17571.120', 'text': 'utter embarrassment. 17-year-old junior'}, {'start': '17568.638', 'end': '17572.878', 'text': 'breeder, a prodigious youth rises again.'}, {'start': '17571.120', 'end': '17574.958', 'text': 'This headline quickly dominated the news'}, {'start': '17572.878', 'end': '17576.638', 'text': 'in Can City. The name Hey, you became'}, {'start': '17574.958', 'end': '17578.560', 'text': 'renowned across the city and within the'}, {'start': '17576.638', 'end': '17580.240', 'text': 'breeder community. As such, prodigies'}, {'start': '17578.560', 'end': '17582.400', 'text': 'only appeared a handful of times each'}, {'start': '17580.240', 'end': '17584.320', 'text': 'year. At that moment, President Faging'}, {'start': '17582.400', 'end': '17586.000', 'text': 'of the Breeders Guild sat at his desk,'}, {'start': '17584.320', 'end': '17588.080', 'text': 'intently reading the latest issue of the'}, {'start': '17586.000', 'end': '17590.480', 'text': "league's headline newspaper, a smile"}, {'start': '17588.080', 'end': '17592.160', 'text': 'never leaving his face. Just then, a'}, {'start': '17590.480', 'end': '17594.160', 'text': 'staff member burst in hurriedly,'}, {'start': '17592.160', 'end': '17595.760', 'text': 'shattering the calm. "President, there\'s'}, {'start': '17594.160', 'end': '17597.440', 'text': 'a call from the Breeder Headquarters,"'}, {'start': '17595.760', 'end': '17599.520', 'text': 'the staff member announced, panting'}, {'start': '17597.440', 'end': '17601.280', 'text': 'heavily. President Faging immediately'}, {'start': '17599.520', 'end': '17603.280', 'text': 'set down the newspaper, straightened his'}, {'start': '17601.280', 'end': '17605.760', 'text': 'attire, adjusted his expression, and'}, {'start': '17603.280', 'end': '17607.200', 'text': 'picked up the phone. "Hello? Yes, yes,'}, {'start': '17605.760', 'end': '17608.798', 'text': 'we will absolutely live up to the'}, {'start': '17607.200', 'end': '17611.040', 'text': "league's support and the headquarters"}, {'start': '17608.798', 'end': '17612.958', 'text': 'expectations." He replied respectfully.'}, {'start': '17611.040', 'end': '17614.798', 'text': 'After hanging up, his wrinkled face'}, {'start': '17612.958', 'end': '17616.560', 'text': "couldn't hide his joy. His hands"}, {'start': '17614.798', 'end': '17618.240', 'text': 'trembled slightly with excitement, and'}, {'start': '17616.560', 'end': '17619.840', 'text': 'his eyes sparkled. The call from the'}, {'start': '17618.240', 'end': '17621.360', 'text': 'breeder headquarters had just confirmed'}, {'start': '17619.840', 'end': '17623.120', 'text': 'that the resource allocation for the'}, {'start': '17621.360', 'end': '17625.360', 'text': 'Canaz City Breeders Guild would be'}, {'start': '17623.120', 'end': '17627.440', 'text': 'increased by 50% for the second half of'}, {'start': '17625.360', 'end': '17629.680', 'text': 'the year. The Canaz City Breeders Guild'}, {'start': '17627.440', 'end': '17631.360', 'text': 'was finally thriving. Heyu slept soundly'}, {'start': '17629.680', 'end': '17633.120', 'text': 'in the Pokémon Center, but the next'}, {'start': '17631.360', 'end': '17635.200', 'text': 'morning he found his doorway surrounded'}, {'start': '17633.120', 'end': '17637.680', 'text': 'by a pile of notes, leaving him both'}, {'start': '17635.200', 'end': '17639.280', 'text': 'amused and exasperated. These notes were'}, {'start': '17637.680', 'end': '17641.120', 'text': 'filled with contact information,'}, {'start': '17639.280', 'end': '17642.878', 'text': 'particularly from Rusboro Gym, which'}, {'start': '17641.120', 'end': '17644.798', 'text': 'surprised him. After clearing away the'}, {'start': '17642.878', 'end': '17646.560', 'text': 'notes, Heyu headed downstairs with his'}, {'start': '17644.798', 'end': '17648.560', 'text': 'Pokémon to have breakfast in the dining'}, {'start': '17646.560', 'end': '17651.040', 'text': 'area. Have you heard? That genius'}, {'start': '17648.560', 'end': '17652.958', 'text': 'Pokémon breeder Heyu is staying at the'}, {'start': '17651.040', 'end': '17655.120', 'text': 'Pokémon Center. A few people nearby'}, {'start': '17652.958', 'end': '17657.040', 'text': 'whispered among themselves, "Really? I'}, {'start': '17655.120', 'end': '17659.040', 'text': "heard he's only 17. I wish I could get"}, {'start': '17657.040', 'end': '17660.718', 'text': 'to know him. Hey, you quietly sat in a'}, {'start': '17659.040', 'end': '17662.480', 'text': 'corner, relieved that no one recognized'}, {'start': '17660.718', 'end': '17664.160', 'text': 'him. The last thing he wanted was to be'}, {'start': '17662.480', 'end': '17666.320', 'text': 'surrounded by a crowd like yesterday at'}, {'start': '17664.160', 'end': '17668.160', 'text': 'the Breeders Guild. Hello, trainer. Hey,'}, {'start': '17666.320', 'end': '17670.240', 'text': 'you. Do you mind if I join you? Nurse'}, {'start': '17668.160', 'end': '17672.320', 'text': 'Joy, dressed in her uniform, asked with'}, {'start': '17670.240', 'end': '17674.000', 'text': 'a warm smile. Hey, you glanced around'}, {'start': '17672.320', 'end': '17675.680', 'text': 'and seeing that no one was paying'}, {'start': '17674.000', 'end': '17677.680', 'text': 'attention, nodded. Is there something'}, {'start': '17675.680', 'end': '17679.760', 'text': 'you need, Miss Joy? Hey, you asked'}, {'start': '17677.680', 'end': '17682.080', 'text': 'already suspecting her intentions. Sure'}, {'start': '17679.760', 'end': '17684.080', 'text': 'enough, Nurse Joy spoke gently. No need'}, {'start': '17682.080', 'end': '17686.000', 'text': 'to be so formal. We just met yesterday,'}, {'start': '17684.080', 'end': '17688.080', 'text': 'remember? You can call me Joy Chan. Hey,'}, {'start': '17686.000', 'end': '17690.320', 'text': 'you suddenly remembered and smiled. Ah,'}, {'start': '17688.080', 'end': '17692.080', 'text': 'my apologies. I completely forgot.'}, {'start': '17690.320', 'end': '17694.480', 'text': 'Congratulations on becoming a breeder,'}, {'start': '17692.080', 'end': '17696.480', 'text': 'Miss Joy. Joy Chan chuckled softly and'}, {'start': '17694.480', 'end': '17698.878', 'text': 'gave him a playful look. Oh, stop it.'}, {'start': '17696.480', 'end': '17700.958', 'text': "I'm already 25. Nowhere near as talented"}, {'start': '17698.878', 'end': '17702.560', 'text': 'as you. Hey, you was taken aback. Nurse'}, {'start': '17700.958', 'end': '17705.040', 'text': "Joyy's youthful appearance didn't hint"}, {'start': '17702.560', 'end': '17706.400', 'text': 'at her being 25. Was it genetics? He'}, {'start': '17705.040', 'end': '17708.718', 'text': "couldn't help but wonder why they seem"}, {'start': '17706.400', 'end': '17710.400', 'text': 'to age so slowly. Hey you, have you ever'}, {'start': '17708.718', 'end': '17711.680', 'text': 'considered joining the Joy family? As'}, {'start': '17710.400', 'end': '17713.840', 'text': 'their conversation grew more'}, {'start': '17711.680', 'end': '17715.840', 'text': 'comfortable, Joy Chun finally asked,'}, {'start': '17713.840', 'end': '17717.680', 'text': 'unable to contain herself. "Hey, you'}, {'start': '17715.840', 'end': '17719.680', 'text': 'froze mid-motion, his heart skipping a'}, {'start': '17717.680', 'end': '17721.440', 'text': 'beat." Joy Chun<unk>s expression was so'}, {'start': '17719.680', 'end': '17723.440', 'text': 'disarming that it could soften even the'}, {'start': '17721.440', 'end': '17725.280', 'text': 'most resolute man. "Do you mean marrying'}, {'start': '17723.440', 'end': '17727.200', 'text': 'into the family?" he asked cautiously.'}, {'start': '17725.280', 'end': '17728.958', 'text': '"Exactly. Word of your talent reached'}, {'start': '17727.200', 'end': '17730.480', 'text': 'our family yesterday, and they sent me'}, {'start': '17728.958', 'end': '17732.400', 'text': "to recruit you. I didn't want to keep"}, {'start': '17730.480', 'end': '17734.400', 'text': 'this from you." So, in being upfront,'}, {'start': '17732.400', 'end': '17736.000', 'text': 'Joy Chun said sincerely, her eyes'}, {'start': '17734.400', 'end': '17737.440', 'text': 'sparkling with anticipation as she'}, {'start': '17736.000', 'end': '17739.360', 'text': 'looked at him. Hey, you took a deep'}, {'start': '17737.440', 'end': '17741.600', 'text': 'breath, trying to steady his thoughts.'}, {'start': '17739.360', 'end': '17744.000', 'text': 'Internally, he mused. A strategy of'}, {'start': '17741.600', 'end': '17745.600', 'text': 'retreating to advance. Interesting. Joy'}, {'start': '17744.000', 'end': '17747.680', 'text': "Chun's approach was clearly an attempt"}, {'start': '17745.600', 'end': '17749.600', 'text': 'to align their interests, a tactic to'}, {'start': '17747.680', 'end': '17751.920', 'text': 'build rapport. He doubted she would ever'}, {'start': '17749.600', 'end': '17753.600', 'text': 'betray her family. Still, he decided to'}, {'start': '17751.920', 'end': '17755.120', 'text': 'play along. Furrowing his brows'}, {'start': '17753.600', 'end': '17756.638', 'text': 'slightly, he put on a hesitant'}, {'start': '17755.120', 'end': '17759.200', 'text': "expression. He'll need some time to"}, {'start': '17756.638', 'end': '17761.120', 'text': "think about it. After all, I'm only 17."}, {'start': '17759.200', 'end': '17762.638', 'text': 'Marriage feels a bit premature, and I'}, {'start': '17761.120', 'end': '17764.400', 'text': 'still want to continue my journey. A'}, {'start': '17762.638', 'end': '17766.718', 'text': "flicker of doubt crossed Joy Chun's"}, {'start': '17764.400', 'end': '17768.320', 'text': 'face, but she patiently explained, "Hey'}, {'start': '17766.718', 'end': '17770.160', 'text': 'you, with your natural talent as a'}, {'start': '17768.320', 'end': '17772.000', 'text': 'Pokemon breeder, you could easily become'}, {'start': '17770.160', 'end': '17774.000', 'text': 'a top tier breeder in the future. But'}, {'start': '17772.000', 'end': '17776.080', 'text': 'that kind of success requires access to'}, {'start': '17774.000', 'end': '17778.718', 'text': 'resources and knowledge." Hearing this,'}, {'start': '17776.080', 'end': '17780.160', 'text': 'hey stirred. He understood that Joy Chun'}, {'start': '17778.718', 'end': '17782.320', 'text': 'was right. Becoming an exceptional'}, {'start': '17780.160', 'end': '17784.160', 'text': 'breeder required abundant resources and'}, {'start': '17782.320', 'end': '17785.840', 'text': 'knowledge. However, he did not'}, {'start': '17784.160', 'end': '17788.000', 'text': 'immediately respond and instead'}, {'start': '17785.840', 'end': '17790.000', 'text': 'continued listening quietly. Joy Chun'}, {'start': '17788.000', 'end': '17791.840', 'text': 'went on, "As long as you agree to marry'}, {'start': '17790.000', 'end': '17793.600', 'text': 'into the Joy family, we will fully'}, {'start': '17791.840', 'end': '17795.040', 'text': 'support and nurture you, helping you'}, {'start': '17793.600', 'end': '17797.200', 'text': 'reach the pinnacle of the breeder'}, {'start': '17795.040', 'end': '17798.958', 'text': 'world." Her voice grew softer, and a'}, {'start': '17797.200', 'end': '17800.958', 'text': 'faint blush appeared on her face,'}, {'start': '17798.958', 'end': '17802.320', 'text': 'revealing her embarrassment to continue.'}, {'start': '17800.958', 'end': '17804.240', 'text': 'Looking at Joy Chun<unk>s shy'}, {'start': '17802.320', 'end': '17806.000', 'text': "expression, Heyu couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '17804.240', 'end': '17808.080', 'text': 'a ripple in his heart. The usually'}, {'start': '17806.000', 'end': '17810.160', 'text': 'distant and unapproachable Miss Joy was'}, {'start': '17808.080', 'end': '17812.240', 'text': 'now showing such vulnerability and even'}, {'start': '17810.160', 'end': '17814.320', 'text': 'making such a bold proposal. It gave him'}, {'start': '17812.240', 'end': '17815.680', 'text': 'an unusual sense of satisfaction. But'}, {'start': '17814.320', 'end': '17818.000', 'text': 'Rezison quickly drowned out this'}, {'start': '17815.680', 'end': '17820.080', 'text': 'emotion. Taking a deep breath, he calmly'}, {'start': '17818.000', 'end': '17821.920', 'text': 'said, "I\'m sorry, Miss Joy. Although I\'m'}, {'start': '17820.080', 'end': '17823.840', 'text': 'a breeder, my goal is to become a'}, {'start': '17821.920', 'end': '17825.520', 'text': 'trainer. I plan to continue traveling'}, {'start': '17823.840', 'end': '17827.600', 'text': 'and challenging gym leaders in the'}, {'start': '17825.520', 'end': '17829.600', 'text': 'future." With these words, he firmly'}, {'start': '17827.600', 'end': '17831.840', 'text': "declined her offer, leaving Joy Chun's"}, {'start': '17829.600', 'end': '17834.080', 'text': 'cheeks tinged with an awkward blush. To'}, {'start': '17831.840', 'end': '17835.760', 'text': 'avoid further entanglement, Hiu quickly'}, {'start': '17834.080', 'end': '17837.920', 'text': 'finished his breakfast and returned to'}, {'start': '17835.760', 'end': '17840.160', 'text': 'his room, leaving Joy Chun in the dining'}, {'start': '17837.920', 'end': '17842.080', 'text': 'area momentarily flustered. Over the'}, {'start': '17840.160', 'end': '17844.320', 'text': 'next few days, Joy Chun frequently'}, {'start': '17842.080', 'end': '17846.160', 'text': 'visited, but this time she was much more'}, {'start': '17844.320', 'end': '17848.160', 'text': 'tactful. She refrained from mentioning'}, {'start': '17846.160', 'end': '17849.920', 'text': 'marriage and instead engaged Heiu in'}, {'start': '17848.160', 'end': '17852.000', 'text': 'discussions about breeding techniques as'}, {'start': '17849.920', 'end': '17854.000', 'text': 'a friend. Although Hiu recognized this'}, {'start': '17852.000', 'end': '17856.240', 'text': "as a strategy, he couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '17854.000', 'end': '17857.920', 'text': 'a growing fondness for her. After all,'}, {'start': '17856.240', 'end': '17860.080', 'text': "Miss Joyy's charm was undeniably"}, {'start': '17857.920', 'end': '17861.920', 'text': 'captivating. Faced with such an alluring'}, {'start': '17860.080', 'end': '17863.520', 'text': 'woman actively approaching him, it would'}, {'start': '17861.920', 'end': '17865.840', 'text': 'be difficult for anyone to remain'}, {'start': '17863.520', 'end': '17868.080', 'text': 'indifferent. Even so, hey reminded'}, {'start': '17865.840', 'end': '17870.160', 'text': 'himself, "This is just a ploy. I can\'t'}, {'start': '17868.080', 'end': '17872.240', 'text': 'fall for it." As a result, while their'}, {'start': '17870.160', 'end': '17874.080', 'text': 'interactions seemed amicable, Hiu'}, {'start': '17872.240', 'end': '17876.240', 'text': 'maintained a cautious distance. Sure'}, {'start': '17874.080', 'end': '17878.400', 'text': 'enough, on the fourth day, Joy Chun'}, {'start': '17876.240', 'end': '17880.878', 'text': 'seemed unable to hold back any longer.'}, {'start': '17878.400', 'end': '17883.040', 'text': 'She bluntly asked, "Hey, are you really'}, {'start': '17880.878', 'end': '17884.958', 'text': 'unwilling to marry into the Joy family?"'}, {'start': '17883.040', 'end': '17886.718', 'text': 'Her expression was complicated. After'}, {'start': '17884.958', 'end': '17888.638', 'text': 'spending several days together, she had'}, {'start': '17886.718', 'end': '17891.040', 'text': 'come to realize that Hiu was indeed a'}, {'start': '17888.638', 'end': '17892.798', 'text': 'talented and imaginative individual who'}, {'start': '17891.040', 'end': '17894.798', 'text': 'could even make her laugh. She was'}, {'start': '17892.798', 'end': '17896.160', 'text': 'willing to make compromises, even to the'}, {'start': '17894.798', 'end': '17897.840', 'text': 'extent of stepping down from her'}, {'start': '17896.160', 'end': '17899.280', 'text': "family's high standards if it meant"}, {'start': '17897.840', 'end': '17901.760', 'text': 'having someone like him join the Joy'}, {'start': '17899.280', 'end': '17903.440', 'text': 'lineage. Unfortunately, Hiu showed no'}, {'start': '17901.760', 'end': '17905.120', 'text': 'interest in such arrangements, leaving'}, {'start': '17903.440', 'end': '17906.878', 'text': "her with a sense of regret. If you're"}, {'start': '17905.120', 'end': '17908.718', 'text': "unwilling to marry in, I won't force"}, {'start': '17906.878', 'end': '17910.878', 'text': 'you. But how about an investment? The'}, {'start': '17908.718', 'end': '17913.360', 'text': 'Joy family can choose to invest in you.'}, {'start': '17910.878', 'end': '17914.958', 'text': 'Joy Chun said earnestly, she continued.'}, {'start': '17913.360', 'end': '17916.638', 'text': "Hey, you. I believe you've received"}, {'start': '17914.958', 'end': '17918.400', 'text': "backing from the Pedleberg gym, haven't"}, {'start': '17916.638', 'end': '17920.000', 'text': 'you? In that case, accepting an'}, {'start': '17918.400', 'end': '17922.160', 'text': 'investment from our Joy family should'}, {'start': '17920.000', 'end': '17924.160', 'text': 'also be feasible. Her captivating face'}, {'start': '17922.160', 'end': '17926.480', 'text': "was serious, making it clear she wasn't"}, {'start': '17924.160', 'end': '17928.320', 'text': 'joking. Heyu was momentarily surprised.'}, {'start': '17926.480', 'end': '17930.160', 'text': 'The Joy family had clearly investigated'}, {'start': '17928.320', 'end': '17932.240', 'text': 'him. While this caught him off guard, it'}, {'start': '17930.160', 'end': '17934.480', 'text': 'was not entirely unexpected. 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Yet,'}, {'start': '17947.600', 'end': '17950.718', 'text': "despite the mission's completion, Joy"}, {'start': '17949.360', 'end': '17952.480', 'text': "Chun couldn't shake a sense of"}, {'start': '17950.718', 'end': '17954.160', 'text': 'disappointment. "What a pity!" she'}, {'start': '17952.480', 'end': '17956.160', 'text': 'sighed softly, gently touching her'}, {'start': '17954.160', 'end': '17958.240', 'text': 'cheek. Her eyes reflected a mix of'}, {'start': '17956.160', 'end': '17960.000', 'text': 'confusion and sadness. "Could it be that'}, {'start': '17958.240', 'end': '17962.320', 'text': 'my charm is fading? Or does Hey, you'}, {'start': '17960.000', 'end': '17964.320', 'text': "think I'm too old at 25? Hey, you sat"}, {'start': '17962.320', 'end': '17966.080', 'text': 'quietly on the chair, his gaze fixed on'}, {'start': '17964.320', 'end': '17968.000', 'text': 'an investment contract and a medal in'}, {'start': '17966.080', 'end': '17970.240', 'text': 'front of him." The contract signed with'}, {'start': '17968.000', 'end': '17972.000', 'text': 'Miss Joy was highly favorable, a'}, {'start': '17970.240', 'end': '17974.160', 'text': 'testament to the generosity of the Joy'}, {'start': '17972.000', 'end': '17976.240', 'text': 'family. The medal, on the other hand,'}, {'start': '17974.160', 'end': '17977.920', 'text': 'was the family emblem of the Joys.'}, {'start': '17976.240', 'end': '17979.120', 'text': 'presenting it to any mis joy in the'}, {'start': '17977.920', 'end': '17981.120', 'text': 'future would grant him certain'}, {'start': '17979.120', 'end': '17983.040', 'text': 'privileges. Marrying into the family.'}, {'start': '17981.120', 'end': '17985.040', 'text': 'Hey, you pondered. The offer was indeed'}, {'start': '17983.040', 'end': '17986.878', 'text': 'tempting, but he had no desire to spend'}, {'start': '17985.040', 'end': '17988.638', 'text': "his life under someone else's control."}, {'start': '17986.878', 'end': '17990.560', 'text': 'His sharp eyes suddenly opened wide as'}, {'start': '17988.638', 'end': '17992.400', 'text': 'he muttered to himself. Marrying into'}, {'start': '17990.560', 'end': '17994.160', 'text': 'the Joy family seemed to promise their'}, {'start': '17992.400', 'end': '17995.600', 'text': 'full support and alluring prospect, but'}, {'start': '17994.160', 'end': '17997.760', 'text': 'it came at the cost of accepting their'}, {'start': '17995.600', 'end': '17999.760', 'text': 'restraints and losing his freedom. His'}, {'start': '17997.760', 'end': '18001.920', 'text': 'future would be mapped out as a breeder'}, {'start': '17999.760', 'end': '18003.600', 'text': "bound by the Joy family's influence with"}, {'start': '18001.920', 'end': '18005.680', 'text': 'little autonomy. This was something'}, {'start': '18003.600', 'end': '18007.680', 'text': "ordinary people couldn't comprehend. The"}, {'start': '18005.680', 'end': '18009.920', 'text': 'whole affair was far too covert. After'}, {'start': '18007.680', 'end': '18011.680', 'text': 'all, why would the Joy family invest so'}, {'start': '18009.920', 'end': '18013.920', 'text': 'heavily in an outsider without ensuring'}, {'start': '18011.680', 'end': '18015.600', 'text': 'their loyalty? Yet, they also needed to'}, {'start': '18013.920', 'end': '18017.360', 'text': 'recruit talented individuals from'}, {'start': '18015.600', 'end': '18019.200', 'text': 'outside the family to maintain their'}, {'start': '18017.360', 'end': '18020.798', 'text': 'power, relying solely on themselves'}, {'start': '18019.200', 'end': '18022.718', 'text': 'would be insufficient. But should he'}, {'start': '18020.798', 'end': '18024.320', 'text': 'really use Chanse to annoy his enemies?'}, {'start': '18022.718', 'end': '18026.240', 'text': 'Through his research into the Joy'}, {'start': '18024.320', 'end': '18028.080', 'text': "family's origins at the Rustboro gym,"}, {'start': '18026.240', 'end': '18029.920', 'text': 'Heyu discovered that an outsider once'}, {'start': '18028.080', 'end': '18032.080', 'text': 'married into the family and was nurtured'}, {'start': '18029.920', 'end': '18033.840', 'text': 'to become a champion. However, after'}, {'start': '18032.080', 'end': '18035.680', 'text': 'reaching a certain level of success,'}, {'start': '18033.840', 'end': '18037.920', 'text': 'that champion chose to sever ties with'}, {'start': '18035.680', 'end': '18039.840', 'text': 'the Joy family, refusing to remain under'}, {'start': '18037.920', 'end': '18041.920', 'text': 'their control. This led to a major'}, {'start': '18039.840', 'end': '18043.920', 'text': 'fallout with the Champion causing a huge'}, {'start': '18041.920', 'end': '18045.440', 'text': 'scandal and officially cutting ties,'}, {'start': '18043.920', 'end': '18047.600', 'text': 'leaving the Joy family with a'}, {'start': '18045.440', 'end': '18049.440', 'text': 'significant negative impact. Since then,'}, {'start': '18047.600', 'end': '18050.878', 'text': 'the Joy family had implemented stricter'}, {'start': '18049.440', 'end': '18052.718', 'text': 'measures to ensure that anyone who'}, {'start': '18050.878', 'end': '18054.320', 'text': 'married into or apprenticed with them'}, {'start': '18052.718', 'end': '18056.560', 'text': 'became completely dependent on the'}, {'start': '18054.320', 'end': '18058.480', 'text': 'family, both physically and emotionally,'}, {'start': '18056.560', 'end': '18060.080', 'text': 'until they fully submitted. Hey, you had'}, {'start': '18058.480', 'end': '18062.080', 'text': 'no intention of planting such a ticking'}, {'start': '18060.080', 'end': '18063.760', 'text': 'time bomb in his future. 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Others, like the'}, {'start': '18078.320', 'end': '18081.760', 'text': 'Joy family, sought to have him marry'}, {'start': '18080.000', 'end': '18083.280', 'text': 'into their family. There were even those'}, {'start': '18081.760', 'end': '18085.440', 'text': 'who proposed turning him into a'}, {'start': '18083.280', 'end': '18087.040', 'text': 'celebrity, packaging him as a prodigy'}, {'start': '18085.440', 'end': '18089.200', 'text': 'breeder to make a fortune off his'}, {'start': '18087.040', 'end': '18091.280', 'text': 'talents. Frustrated by the incessant'}, {'start': '18089.200', 'end': '18093.360', 'text': 'harassment, Heyu eventually decided to'}, {'start': '18091.280', 'end': '18095.600', 'text': 'leave the Pokémon center and move into a'}, {'start': '18093.360', 'end': '18097.920', 'text': 'hotel. Good day, sir. Your package has'}, {'start': '18095.600', 'end': '18099.680', 'text': 'arrived. As Heyu slowly opened the hotel'}, {'start': '18097.920', 'end': '18101.520', 'text': 'door. He carefully took the package from'}, {'start': '18099.680', 'end': '18103.280', 'text': 'the delivery person and quickly shut the'}, {'start': '18101.520', 'end': '18105.120', 'text': 'door behind him. Letting out a sigh of'}, {'start': '18103.280', 'end': '18107.360', 'text': 'relief, he directed his attention to the'}, {'start': '18105.120', 'end': '18109.440', 'text': "package in his hands. Finally, it's here"}, {'start': '18107.360', 'end': '18111.280', 'text': 'the official breeding house voucher. He'}, {'start': '18109.440', 'end': '18113.040', 'text': 'eagerly tore open the package and pulled'}, {'start': '18111.280', 'end': '18114.958', 'text': 'out a single coupon. Scanning it with'}, {'start': '18113.040', 'end': '18116.958', 'text': 'his Pokedex, the redemption code was'}, {'start': '18114.958', 'end': '18118.718', 'text': 'instantly transferred to his device.'}, {'start': '18116.958', 'end': '18120.560', 'text': "This voucher, one of the Joy family's"}, {'start': '18118.718', 'end': '18122.638', 'text': 'investments, allowed him to redeem a'}, {'start': '18120.560', 'end': '18125.040', 'text': 'Pokémon at any official breeding house'}, {'start': '18122.638', 'end': '18126.958', 'text': 'in any region or city. Excluding pseudo'}, {'start': '18125.040', 'end': '18128.560', 'text': 'legendaries and starter Pokémon, he'}, {'start': '18126.958', 'end': '18130.638', 'text': 'could choose any other Pokémon he'}, {'start': '18128.560', 'end': '18132.480', 'text': "desired. As a few of Hiu's Pokémon"}, {'start': '18130.638', 'end': '18134.718', 'text': 'reached level 30, the growth rate of'}, {'start': '18132.480', 'end': '18136.638', 'text': 'Furo noticeably slowed down. It was'}, {'start': '18134.718', 'end': '18138.480', 'text': 'ultimately limited by its potential. All'}, {'start': '18136.638', 'end': '18140.638', 'text': "of Hay Ya's Pokémon were captured in the"}, {'start': '18138.480', 'end': '18142.638', 'text': 'wild. Among them, Cradon had decent'}, {'start': '18140.638', 'end': '18144.480', 'text': 'natural aptitude, and Sharpedo was'}, {'start': '18142.638', 'end': '18146.480', 'text': 'exceptional due to its rare ability.'}, {'start': '18144.480', 'end': '18148.718', 'text': "However, Fio's sole purpose was for"}, {'start': '18146.480', 'end': '18150.878', 'text': 'flying and reconnaissance. Once it hit'}, {'start': '18148.718', 'end': '18152.958', 'text': 'level 30, even with the daily investment'}, {'start': '18150.878', 'end': '18155.040', 'text': 'of large amounts of energy cubes and'}, {'start': '18152.958', 'end': '18156.878', 'text': 'rare resources, leveling up remained'}, {'start': '18155.040', 'end': '18158.958', 'text': 'sluggish. Heyu thought to himself that'}, {'start': '18156.878', 'end': '18160.878', 'text': 'it was time to retire Furo and let it'}, {'start': '18158.958', 'end': '18162.638', 'text': 'enjoy a peaceful life. He had already'}, {'start': '18160.878', 'end': '18164.320', 'text': 'planned its destination, the indoor'}, {'start': '18162.638', 'end': '18166.240', 'text': 'simulated thermostatic room at the'}, {'start': '18164.320', 'end': '18168.400', 'text': 'Orange Huaw Gym. After consulting with'}, {'start': '18166.240', 'end': '18170.480', 'text': 'Fiero and receiving its approval, the'}, {'start': '18168.400', 'end': '18172.718', 'text': 'decision was made. My next Pokémon will'}, {'start': '18170.480', 'end': '18174.320', 'text': 'be Merkro, hey resolved firmly and'}, {'start': '18172.718', 'end': '18176.160', 'text': 'immediately stepped out of the Pokémon'}, {'start': '18174.320', 'end': '18177.920', 'text': 'Center. The official breeding facility'}, {'start': '18176.160', 'end': '18179.840', 'text': 'was located in the westernmost part of'}, {'start': '18177.920', 'end': '18181.680', 'text': 'the city, the most bustling area in'}, {'start': '18179.840', 'end': '18183.840', 'text': 'town. Heyu walked slowly into the'}, {'start': '18181.680', 'end': '18185.840', 'text': 'luxuriously decorated facility and was'}, {'start': '18183.840', 'end': '18187.520', 'text': 'greeted by two receptionists as soon as'}, {'start': '18185.840', 'end': '18189.520', 'text': 'he entered. Welcome. The two'}, {'start': '18187.520', 'end': '18191.200', 'text': 'receptionists, dressed in uniforms that'}, {'start': '18189.520', 'end': '18193.120', 'text': 'perfectly showcased their figures,'}, {'start': '18191.200', 'end': '18195.120', 'text': 'greeted him with professional smiles.'}, {'start': '18193.120', 'end': '18197.040', 'text': 'Hey nodded slightly and walked further'}, {'start': '18195.120', 'end': '18198.878', 'text': 'inside, noticing that there were only a'}, {'start': '18197.040', 'end': '18201.200', 'text': 'few customers around. He mused to'}, {'start': '18198.878', 'end': '18202.718', 'text': 'himself that indeed not many trainers'}, {'start': '18201.200', 'end': '18204.320', 'text': 'could afford to buy Pokémon from the'}, {'start': '18202.718', 'end': '18205.920', 'text': 'official breeding facility. Most'}, {'start': '18204.320', 'end': '18207.760', 'text': 'trainers either caught their starter'}, {'start': '18205.920', 'end': '18209.360', 'text': 'Pokémon in the wild or bought them from'}, {'start': '18207.760', 'end': '18211.600', 'text': 'the black market. The first floor'}, {'start': '18209.360', 'end': '18213.760', 'text': 'showroom was lavishly adorned with pure'}, {'start': '18211.600', 'end': '18215.680', 'text': 'white marble flooring and display cases'}, {'start': '18213.760', 'end': '18218.000', 'text': 'filled with a dazzling array of Pokémon'}, {'start': '18215.680', 'end': '18219.760', 'text': 'eggs. "Hello, sir. How may I assist you'}, {'start': '18218.000', 'end': '18221.520', 'text': 'today?" A sales associate approached him'}, {'start': '18219.760', 'end': '18223.520', 'text': 'gently and asked, "Hey, you scan the'}, {'start': '18221.520', 'end': '18225.440', 'text': 'area and replied in a low voice, "I\'m'}, {'start': '18223.520', 'end': '18227.840', 'text': 'here to purchase a Pokemon with a dark'}, {'start': '18225.440', 'end': '18229.840', 'text': 'type." The associate continued softly.'}, {'start': '18227.840', 'end': '18231.600', 'text': '"Understood, sir. Do you have any other'}, {'start': '18229.840', 'end': '18233.360', 'text': 'preferences for the Pokémon? And what is'}, {'start': '18231.600', 'end': '18235.120', 'text': 'your budget?" Hey, you responded, "The'}, {'start': '18233.360', 'end': '18236.798', 'text': "higher the Pokémon's potential, the"}, {'start': '18235.120', 'end': '18238.560', 'text': "better. As for the budget, there's no"}, {'start': '18236.798', 'end': '18240.798', 'text': 'upper limit." The associate was'}, {'start': '18238.560', 'end': '18242.480', 'text': 'momentarily stunned, giving Heu a once'}, {'start': '18240.798', 'end': '18244.878', 'text': 'over before realizing he seemed to be'}, {'start': '18242.480', 'end': '18246.958', 'text': 'quite serious. Please follow me, sir,"'}, {'start': '18244.878', 'end': '18248.798', 'text': 'she said, her tone becoming even more'}, {'start': '18246.958', 'end': '18250.320', 'text': 'polite and her demeanor more eager.'}, {'start': '18248.798', 'end': '18252.320', 'text': '"Hey," you nodded and followed her down'}, {'start': '18250.320', 'end': '18253.920', 'text': 'a corridor, passing several rooms along'}, {'start': '18252.320', 'end': '18256.080', 'text': 'the way until they stopped at one marked'}, {'start': '18253.920', 'end': '18257.920', 'text': 'with a dark type emblem. "Sir, please be'}, {'start': '18256.080', 'end': '18259.600', 'text': 'cautious. Dark type Pokémon are'}, {'start': '18257.920', 'end': '18261.360', 'text': 'generally more aggressive, and some of'}, {'start': '18259.600', 'end': '18263.440', 'text': 'the more temperamental ones may exhibit'}, {'start': '18261.360', 'end': '18265.040', 'text': 'hostile behavior." The associate kindly'}, {'start': '18263.440', 'end': '18267.200', 'text': 'warned him before gently opening the'}, {'start': '18265.040', 'end': '18268.718', 'text': 'door. As they stepped inside, hey was'}, {'start': '18267.200', 'end': '18270.798', 'text': 'struck by the unique atmosphere of the'}, {'start': '18268.718', 'end': '18272.718', 'text': 'room. The walls were predominantly dark'}, {'start': '18270.798', 'end': '18274.560', 'text': 'brown, reflecting the nature of dark'}, {'start': '18272.718', 'end': '18276.320', 'text': 'types, and were adorned with simple'}, {'start': '18274.560', 'end': '18278.638', 'text': 'mechanical decorations that emitted the'}, {'start': '18276.320', 'end': '18280.400', 'text': 'faint scent of dark type energy cubes.'}, {'start': '18278.638', 'end': '18282.718', 'text': 'Heyu frowned slightly at the peculiar'}, {'start': '18280.400', 'end': '18284.480', 'text': 'smell lingering in the air. Curious, he'}, {'start': '18282.718', 'end': '18286.638', 'text': 'wondered where the Pokémon were, as none'}, {'start': '18284.480', 'end': '18288.320', 'text': 'were in sight. The associate retrieved a'}, {'start': '18286.638', 'end': '18290.798', 'text': 'special whistle from a nearby cabinet'}, {'start': '18288.320', 'end': '18293.280', 'text': 'and blew it softly. The sharp piercing'}, {'start': '18290.798', 'end': '18295.120', 'text': 'sound echoed through the room and soon'}, {'start': '18293.280', 'end': '18297.680', 'text': 'small heads and bodies began to emerge'}, {'start': '18295.120', 'end': '18300.320', 'text': 'from corners behind decorations and even'}, {'start': '18297.680', 'end': '18302.560', 'text': 'near training equipment. Myana Houndour'}, {'start': '18300.320', 'end': '18304.560', 'text': 'and Nuzlophone by one. A variety of'}, {'start': '18302.560', 'end': '18306.718', 'text': 'unique dark type Pokémon appeared'}, {'start': '18304.560', 'end': '18308.958', 'text': "instantly lighting up Hea's eyes."}, {'start': '18306.718', 'end': '18310.320', 'text': 'However, there was no Absol or Zoroarch'}, {'start': '18308.958', 'end': '18312.240', 'text': 'among them. Hi Ya<unk>s expression'}, {'start': '18310.320', 'end': '18314.320', 'text': 'dimmed slightly as he murmured, "What a'}, {'start': '18312.240', 'end': '18316.000', 'text': 'pity." Observing his reaction, the'}, {'start': '18314.320', 'end': '18318.000', 'text': 'associates silently speculated, "Could'}, {'start': '18316.000', 'end': '18320.000', 'text': 'he be the heir of some wealthy family?"'}, {'start': '18318.000', 'end': '18322.160', 'text': "Yet, judging by his attire, he didn't"}, {'start': '18320.000', 'end': '18323.680', 'text': 'quite fit the image. Sir, the two'}, {'start': '18322.160', 'end': '18326.080', 'text': 'Pokémon you mentioned are indeed'}, {'start': '18323.680', 'end': '18327.760', 'text': 'extremely rare, especially Zoroa, which'}, {'start': '18326.080', 'end': '18329.520', 'text': "isn't a native species of this region."}, {'start': '18327.760', 'end': '18331.280', 'text': '"If you\'re interested, we can assist you'}, {'start': '18329.520', 'end': '18333.040', 'text': 'by contacting breeding facilities in'}, {'start': '18331.280', 'end': '18334.798', 'text': 'other regions and attempt to arrange a'}, {'start': '18333.040', 'end': '18336.798', 'text': 'transfer," the sales assistant said'}, {'start': '18334.798', 'end': '18338.400', 'text': 'gently. From her words, it was evident'}, {'start': '18336.798', 'end': '18340.080', 'text': 'that breeding facilities across'}, {'start': '18338.400', 'end': '18341.680', 'text': 'different regions were interconnected.'}, {'start': '18340.080', 'end': '18343.760', 'text': 'In the meantime, may I take a look at'}, {'start': '18341.680', 'end': '18345.600', 'text': 'the list of Merro available here. After'}, {'start': '18343.760', 'end': '18347.200', 'text': 'a brief moment of thought, Kuroha'}, {'start': '18345.600', 'end': '18349.120', 'text': 'decided to stick with his original plan'}, {'start': '18347.200', 'end': '18350.638', 'text': 'and choose a Merro. He accepted the'}, {'start': '18349.120', 'end': '18352.080', 'text': 'catalog handed over by the sales'}, {'start': '18350.638', 'end': '18354.240', 'text': 'assistant and turned to the page'}, {'start': '18352.080', 'end': '18356.798', 'text': "dedicated to Merro. He couldn't help but"}, {'start': '18354.240', 'end': '18358.878', 'text': 'wonder, only about 20 of them in total.'}, {'start': '18356.798', 'end': '18360.798', 'text': 'Sir, Merro is already considered an'}, {'start': '18358.878', 'end': '18362.958', 'text': 'unpopular Pokémon, and since its'}, {'start': '18360.798', 'end': '18365.040', 'text': 'evolution requires a Dusk stone, there'}, {'start': '18362.958', 'end': '18366.638', 'text': 'are fewer buyers interested. The sales'}, {'start': '18365.040', 'end': '18368.560', 'text': 'assistant patiently explained before'}, {'start': '18366.638', 'end': '18371.040', 'text': 'stepping back to give Kuroa space to'}, {'start': '18368.560', 'end': '18372.958', 'text': 'make his choice. However, she omitted a'}, {'start': '18371.040', 'end': '18375.280', 'text': 'more crucial reason. As a dark type'}, {'start': '18372.958', 'end': '18376.798', 'text': 'Pokémon, Merro was often associated with'}, {'start': '18375.280', 'end': '18378.320', 'text': 'superstition. It was believed that'}, {'start': '18376.798', 'end': '18380.798', 'text': 'encountering one at night could bring'}, {'start': '18378.320', 'end': '18382.400', 'text': 'bad luck, leading many to avoid it. As a'}, {'start': '18380.798', 'end': '18384.160', 'text': 'knowledgeable breeder, Karoha had'}, {'start': '18382.400', 'end': '18385.760', 'text': 'researched the lore surrounding Merro'}, {'start': '18384.160', 'end': '18387.680', 'text': 'before coming to the breeding facility.'}, {'start': '18385.760', 'end': '18390.000', 'text': 'So, he was well aware of these beliefs.'}, {'start': '18387.680', 'end': '18392.240', 'text': 'Ultimately, he chose Merro number 19.'}, {'start': '18390.000', 'end': '18394.160', 'text': 'After carefully observing all the Merro,'}, {'start': '18392.240', 'end': '18396.000', 'text': 'he selected the one he liked the most.'}, {'start': '18394.160', 'end': '18398.000', 'text': 'This Merro had the hidden ability'}, {'start': '18396.000', 'end': '18399.760', 'text': 'prankster, an excellent support trait'}, {'start': '18398.000', 'end': '18401.600', 'text': 'that allowed status moves to be used'}, {'start': '18399.760', 'end': '18403.840', 'text': 'with increased priority. Even after'}, {'start': '18401.600', 'end': '18406.160', 'text': 'evolving into honkrow, its ability would'}, {'start': '18403.840', 'end': '18408.240', 'text': 'change to Moxy, which boosts its attack'}, {'start': '18406.160', 'end': '18410.080', 'text': 'power after defeating an opponent. What'}, {'start': '18408.240', 'end': '18412.638', 'text': 'impressed Kuroha the most, however, was'}, {'start': '18410.080', 'end': '18414.958', 'text': "this Merro's incredible inherited moves:"}, {'start': '18412.638', 'end': '18417.120', 'text': 'Brave Bird, Roost, Sucker Punch, and'}, {'start': '18414.958', 'end': '18419.280', 'text': 'Drill Peek. Kuroha was amazed by this'}, {'start': '18417.120', 'end': '18420.878', 'text': 'luxurious move set, making it the most'}, {'start': '18419.280', 'end': '18422.480', 'text': "outstanding Pokémon he'd ever"}, {'start': '18420.878', 'end': '18424.320', 'text': 'encountered in terms of potential.'}, {'start': '18422.480', 'end': '18425.760', 'text': 'Having made his decision, Kuroha'}, {'start': '18424.320', 'end': '18427.440', 'text': 'followed the sales assistant to another'}, {'start': '18425.760', 'end': '18429.280', 'text': 'room and successfully acquired the'}, {'start': '18427.440', 'end': '18431.360', 'text': 'Merro, gazing at the bird in front of'}, {'start': '18429.280', 'end': '18433.520', 'text': 'him. His eyes softened with affection as'}, {'start': '18431.360', 'end': '18435.760', 'text': 'he slowly extended his hand to pet it.'}, {'start': '18433.520', 'end': '18438.000', 'text': 'The sales assistant quickly interjected.'}, {'start': '18435.760', 'end': '18439.440', 'text': 'Sir, be careful. She intended to warn'}, {'start': '18438.000', 'end': '18440.958', 'text': "him about Merkro<unk>'s typically"}, {'start': '18439.440', 'end': '18442.798', 'text': 'aggressive nature, but to her'}, {'start': '18440.958', 'end': '18444.718', 'text': 'astonishment, this Merro remained'}, {'start': '18442.798', 'end': '18446.480', 'text': 'completely calm, allowing Kohaa to'}, {'start': '18444.718', 'end': '18448.240', 'text': 'stroke its feathers. This behavior'}, {'start': '18446.480', 'end': '18450.080', 'text': 'surprised her greatly as dark type'}, {'start': '18448.240', 'end': '18451.840', 'text': 'Pokémon were known for their fierceness,'}, {'start': '18450.080', 'end': '18454.160', 'text': 'especially cunning bird Pokemon like'}, {'start': '18451.840', 'end': '18456.240', 'text': 'Merro. The other Merro had eyes filled'}, {'start': '18454.160', 'end': '18458.560', 'text': 'with sinus and mischief. But this one'}, {'start': '18456.240', 'end': '18460.798', 'text': 'exuded a resolute determination. From'}, {'start': '18458.560', 'end': '18462.718', 'text': 'its gaze, Kuroha could sense an ambition'}, {'start': '18460.798', 'end': '18464.638', 'text': 'to grow stronger. He gently picked it up'}, {'start': '18462.718', 'end': '18466.958', 'text': 'and gave it a quick examination, finding'}, {'start': '18464.638', 'end': '18469.360', 'text': 'no visible injuries. The Merro seemed'}, {'start': '18466.958', 'end': '18470.798', 'text': 'unusually docel, showing no resistance,'}, {'start': '18469.360', 'end': '18472.638', 'text': "perhaps due to the league's careful"}, {'start': '18470.798', 'end': '18474.480', 'text': 'breeding methods or simply its unique'}, {'start': '18472.638', 'end': '18476.638', 'text': 'temperament. Merro, would you like to'}, {'start': '18474.480', 'end': '18478.798', 'text': 'come with me? Karoha asked softly. The'}, {'start': '18476.638', 'end': '18480.560', 'text': 'Merro looked at him with curious eyes, a'}, {'start': '18478.798', 'end': '18482.160', 'text': 'mix of reluctance to leave its familiar'}, {'start': '18480.560', 'end': '18484.798', 'text': 'surroundings, and a yearning for the'}, {'start': '18482.160', 'end': '18486.560', 'text': 'outside world. It let out a raspy caw, a'}, {'start': '18484.798', 'end': '18487.760', 'text': 'harsh and unpleasant sound. After'}, {'start': '18486.560', 'end': '18489.680', 'text': "presenting the league's exchange"}, {'start': '18487.760', 'end': '18491.840', 'text': 'voucher, Kuroha successfully took the'}, {'start': '18489.680', 'end': '18493.440', 'text': 'Merro with him. Thank you, sir. We look'}, {'start': '18491.840', 'end': '18495.200', 'text': 'forward to your next visit. With the'}, {'start': '18493.440', 'end': '18497.280', 'text': 'sales assistant reluctantly seeing him'}, {'start': '18495.200', 'end': '18498.718', 'text': 'off, hey, you left the breeding house.'}, {'start': '18497.280', 'end': '18500.798', 'text': 'Instead of heading straight back to the'}, {'start': '18498.718', 'end': '18502.958', 'text': 'Pokémon Center, he decided to visit the'}, {'start': '18500.798', 'end': '18504.958', 'text': 'breeders guild first. Upon entering the'}, {'start': '18502.958', 'end': '18506.560', 'text': 'guild once again, the scene was starkly'}, {'start': '18504.958', 'end': '18508.560', 'text': 'different from the lively atmosphere a'}, {'start': '18506.560', 'end': '18510.160', 'text': 'few days ago. Though the sound of voices'}, {'start': '18508.560', 'end': '18512.240', 'text': 'still filled the air, there was a'}, {'start': '18510.160', 'end': '18513.520', 'text': 'noticeable sense of quietness. Heyu'}, {'start': '18512.240', 'end': '18515.360', 'text': 'presented his basic league'}, {'start': '18513.520', 'end': '18517.040', 'text': 'identification and slowly walked into'}, {'start': '18515.360', 'end': '18518.878', 'text': 'the spacious hall. Since he was only'}, {'start': '18517.040', 'end': '18520.798', 'text': 'there to purchase materials, there was'}, {'start': '18518.878', 'end': '18522.798', 'text': 'no need to draw attention to himself.'}, {'start': '18520.798', 'end': '18524.240', 'text': 'The hall was vast, and it took him over'}, {'start': '18522.798', 'end': '18526.320', 'text': 'half an hour to browse through all the'}, {'start': '18524.240', 'end': '18528.080', 'text': 'stalls. He ended up purchasing a large'}, {'start': '18526.320', 'end': '18530.480', 'text': 'quantity of materials related to dark'}, {'start': '18528.080', 'end': '18532.718', 'text': 'type Pokémon such as dark berries, ebony'}, {'start': '18530.480', 'end': '18534.400', 'text': 'wood, and black apricorns. These items'}, {'start': '18532.718', 'end': '18536.560', 'text': 'were essential for his team and were'}, {'start': '18534.400', 'end': '18538.638', 'text': 'consumed quickly, necessitating frequent'}, {'start': '18536.560', 'end': '18540.638', 'text': 'restocking. His merro was still in its'}, {'start': '18538.638', 'end': '18542.560', 'text': 'juvenile stage, and Hiu planned to'}, {'start': '18540.638', 'end': '18544.878', 'text': 'concoct a potion suitable for newborn'}, {'start': '18542.560', 'end': '18546.638', 'text': 'Pokémon. At one stall, Hiu spent a'}, {'start': '18544.878', 'end': '18548.798', 'text': 'significant sum on a bottle of Mumu'}, {'start': '18546.638', 'end': '18550.480', 'text': "milk. This wasn't the ordinary milk sold"}, {'start': '18548.798', 'end': '18552.080', 'text': 'in the market. It was a premium product'}, {'start': '18550.480', 'end': '18554.000', 'text': 'from the Golden Rod City Gym in the'}, {'start': '18552.080', 'end': '18556.160', 'text': 'Jotto region. The gym was rumored to'}, {'start': '18554.000', 'end': '18557.440', 'text': 'monopolize over 80 of the milk tank milk'}, {'start': '18556.160', 'end': '18559.440', 'text': 'production. The stall owner'}, {'start': '18557.440', 'end': '18561.040', 'text': 'enthusiastically recommended the milk,'}, {'start': '18559.440', 'end': '18563.440', 'text': 'claiming it came from a mill tank over'}, {'start': '18561.040', 'end': '18565.440', 'text': 'level 60 and was worth every penny. In'}, {'start': '18563.440', 'end': '18567.840', 'text': 'the end, Hiu purchased the bottle for'}, {'start': '18565.440', 'end': '18570.080', 'text': "10,000 leak coins. The owner's praise"}, {'start': '18567.840', 'end': '18571.920', 'text': 'proved accurate as the milk was rich in'}, {'start': '18570.080', 'end': '18574.080', 'text': 'exceptional nutrients. After his'}, {'start': '18571.920', 'end': '18575.520', 'text': "purchases, Hiu's wallet felt noticeably"}, {'start': '18574.080', 'end': '18577.200', 'text': 'lighter. Seeing that it was getting'}, {'start': '18575.520', 'end': '18579.280', 'text': 'late, he decided to head back to the'}, {'start': '18577.200', 'end': '18581.280', 'text': 'Pokémon Center. His first task was to'}, {'start': '18579.280', 'end': '18582.638', 'text': 'register his Merro officially as it'}, {'start': '18581.280', 'end': '18584.798', 'text': 'would be part of his visible training'}, {'start': '18582.638', 'end': '18587.920', 'text': 'team. At this point, he had registered'}, {'start': '18584.798', 'end': '18590.400', 'text': 'four Pokémon, Croant, Sharpedo, Eevee,'}, {'start': '18587.920', 'end': '18591.680', 'text': 'and Merro. As for Fiero, and Shumish,'}, {'start': '18590.400', 'end': '18593.600', 'text': "since they hadn't been publicly"}, {'start': '18591.680', 'end': '18595.200', 'text': 'revealed, there was no need to register'}, {'start': '18593.600', 'end': '18597.440', 'text': 'them. "Hey, you! Your Pokémon'}, {'start': '18595.200', 'end': '18599.200', 'text': 'registration is complete." Nurse Joy'}, {'start': '18597.440', 'end': '18601.280', 'text': 'Chun handed over the Pokeballs with a'}, {'start': '18599.200', 'end': '18603.200', 'text': 'voice as gentle as a spring breeze,'}, {'start': '18601.280', 'end': '18605.200', 'text': 'filling the air with warmth and comfort.'}, {'start': '18603.200', 'end': '18607.120', 'text': 'Her kind demeanor drew envious glances'}, {'start': '18605.200', 'end': '18609.280', 'text': 'from the surrounding male trainers who'}, {'start': '18607.120', 'end': '18611.200', 'text': 'seemed ready to glare daggers at Hiu.'}, {'start': '18609.280', 'end': '18613.120', 'text': 'However, he appeared oblivious to the'}, {'start': '18611.200', 'end': '18615.040', 'text': 'attention, nodding politely in thanks'}, {'start': '18613.120', 'end': '18617.600', 'text': 'before turning to leave. Just then,'}, {'start': '18615.040', 'end': '18619.520', 'text': 'nurse Joy Chun called out, "Hey, please'}, {'start': '18617.600', 'end': '18621.760', 'text': 'wait a moment." Heyu stopped and looked'}, {'start': '18619.520', 'end': '18623.520', 'text': 'back at her curiously. Smiling, she'}, {'start': '18621.760', 'end': '18625.200', 'text': 'explained, "The materials you asked me'}, {'start': '18623.520', 'end': '18627.200', 'text': 'to collect have been found and delivered'}, {'start': '18625.200', 'end': '18629.040', 'text': 'to your room." A flicker of surprise and'}, {'start': '18627.200', 'end': '18631.120', 'text': 'delight crossed Hiu<unk>s face at the'}, {'start': '18629.040', 'end': '18632.638', 'text': 'news. Previously, he had asked nurse Joy'}, {'start': '18631.120', 'end': '18634.480', 'text': 'Chan to help him source dragon type'}, {'start': '18632.638', 'end': '18636.080', 'text': 'materials to create energy cubes that'}, {'start': '18634.480', 'end': '18637.920', 'text': 'could assist his croant in training'}, {'start': '18636.080', 'end': '18639.760', 'text': 'dragon dance. Due to the rarity of'}, {'start': '18637.920', 'end': '18641.680', 'text': 'dragon type materials, he had struggled'}, {'start': '18639.760', 'end': '18643.840', 'text': 'to find a reliable source and had turned'}, {'start': '18641.680', 'end': '18645.520', 'text': 'to the Joy family for help. Thank you.'}, {'start': '18643.840', 'end': '18647.920', 'text': 'By the way, how much did these materials'}, {'start': '18645.520', 'end': '18649.680', 'text': 'cost? I can pay extra for them. Hey, you'}, {'start': '18647.920', 'end': '18651.600', 'text': 'offered, always careful not to owe'}, {'start': '18649.680', 'end': '18654.000', 'text': 'favors. With a cheerful wave of her'}, {'start': '18651.600', 'end': '18655.840', 'text': 'hand, Nurse Joy Chun laughed brightly.'}, {'start': '18654.000', 'end': '18657.680', 'text': "No need for that. You're practically one"}, {'start': '18655.840', 'end': '18659.760', 'text': "of the Joy family's investments. Now,"}, {'start': '18657.680', 'end': '18661.840', 'text': "let's just say you're half family. Back"}, {'start': '18659.760', 'end': '18663.760', 'text': 'in his room, hey, you indeed saw a box'}, {'start': '18661.840', 'end': '18665.840', 'text': 'placed on the bed. Opening it, he found'}, {'start': '18663.760', 'end': '18667.760', 'text': 'it filled with various bottles and jars.'}, {'start': '18665.840', 'end': '18669.920', 'text': 'He picked one up, noticing the vibrant'}, {'start': '18667.760', 'end': '18671.520', 'text': 'red liquid inside. Unscrewing the cap'}, {'start': '18669.920', 'end': '18673.680', 'text': 'and taking a careful sniff, he'}, {'start': '18671.520', 'end': '18675.920', 'text': 'confirmed, "Ah, this is red-faced'}, {'start': '18673.680', 'end': '18677.680', 'text': 'dragon\'s blood." Using his keen sense of'}, {'start': '18675.920', 'end': '18679.440', 'text': 'smell and cross- refferencing the colors'}, {'start': '18677.680', 'end': '18681.200', 'text': 'with the data he had researched earlier,'}, {'start': '18679.440', 'end': '18683.040', 'text': '"Hey, you double checked the inventory'}, {'start': '18681.200', 'end': '18685.120', 'text': 'list at the bottom of the box. As'}, {'start': '18683.040', 'end': '18687.440', 'text': 'expected, he was right. The box also'}, {'start': '18685.120', 'end': '18689.360', 'text': 'contained batwing fur, yaya scales, and'}, {'start': '18687.440', 'end': '18691.200', 'text': 'a large collection of rare dragon type'}, {'start': '18689.360', 'end': '18693.040', 'text': "materials. Hey, you couldn't help but"}, {'start': '18691.200', 'end': '18694.958', 'text': 'marvel at the wealth of the Joy family.'}, {'start': '18693.040', 'end': '18696.560', 'text': 'With these dragon type materials, the'}, {'start': '18694.958', 'end': '18698.798', 'text': 'training schedule for dragon dance with'}, {'start': '18696.560', 'end': '18701.040', 'text': 'ironclaw crawfish could finally be set'}, {'start': '18698.798', 'end': '18702.560', 'text': 'in motion. However, for now, the'}, {'start': '18701.040', 'end': '18704.560', 'text': 'priority was to prepare a potion'}, {'start': '18702.560', 'end': '18706.638', 'text': 'suitable for the newly hatched Merro. He'}, {'start': '18704.560', 'end': '18708.560', 'text': 'opened his Pokémon encyclopedia, entered'}, {'start': '18706.638', 'end': '18710.798', 'text': 'the password, and accessed the online'}, {'start': '18708.560', 'end': '18712.320', 'text': 'library of the Pedalberg gym. There he'}, {'start': '18710.798', 'end': '18714.080', 'text': 'found a recipe for a potion that could'}, {'start': '18712.320', 'end': '18716.400', 'text': 'enhance the talents and nurture the body'}, {'start': '18714.080', 'end': '18718.160', 'text': "of young Pokémon. The preparation wasn't"}, {'start': '18716.400', 'end': '18720.160', 'text': 'too difficult to any novice breeder'}, {'start': '18718.160', 'end': '18722.080', 'text': 'could handle it with ease. He began by'}, {'start': '18720.160', 'end': '18723.920', 'text': 'scraping a small piece of ebony resin,'}, {'start': '18722.080', 'end': '18725.760', 'text': 'then crushing blackberries into juice.'}, {'start': '18723.920', 'end': '18727.600', 'text': 'Hey hay, you got straight to work. After'}, {'start': '18725.760', 'end': '18729.360', 'text': 'clearing the desk, he meticulously'}, {'start': '18727.600', 'end': '18731.440', 'text': 'started concocting the potion. He'}, {'start': '18729.360', 'end': '18733.600', 'text': 'carefully handled each reagent bottle,'}, {'start': '18731.440', 'end': '18735.680', 'text': 'ensuring precise control over every drop'}, {'start': '18733.600', 'end': '18737.680', 'text': 'of liquid. Once all the ingredients were'}, {'start': '18735.680', 'end': '18739.600', 'text': 'mixed, he placed the concoction into a'}, {'start': '18737.680', 'end': '18741.440', 'text': 'specialized machine to rest for half an'}, {'start': '18739.600', 'end': '18743.600', 'text': 'hour. The final product was a small'}, {'start': '18741.440', 'end': '18746.240', 'text': 'bottle of pitch black liquid bubbling'}, {'start': '18743.600', 'end': '18748.638', 'text': 'ominously, resembling a vial of poison.'}, {'start': '18746.240', 'end': '18750.400', 'text': 'Despite its unsettling appearance, hey'}, {'start': '18748.638', 'end': '18752.240', 'text': 'reviewed the analysis chart displayed on'}, {'start': '18750.400', 'end': '18753.680', 'text': 'the machine and confirmed everything was'}, {'start': '18752.240', 'end': '18755.840', 'text': 'correct. He prepared to give it to'}, {'start': '18753.680', 'end': '18757.760', 'text': 'Merro, releasing Merro from its poke'}, {'start': '18755.840', 'end': '18759.520', 'text': 'ball. There was a flash of white light'}, {'start': '18757.760', 'end': '18762.080', 'text': 'and a dark silhouette appeared in the'}, {'start': '18759.520', 'end': '18764.000', 'text': 'room, flapping its black wings. A sharp,'}, {'start': '18762.080', 'end': '18765.920', 'text': 'piercing caw echoed through the air.'}, {'start': '18764.000', 'end': '18767.840', 'text': 'Heyu extended his arm, signaling for'}, {'start': '18765.920', 'end': '18770.000', 'text': 'Merro to perch. After a brief'}, {'start': '18767.840', 'end': '18772.160', 'text': 'hesitation, Merro fluttered its wings'}, {'start': '18770.000', 'end': '18774.160', 'text': 'and landed. Hey, you gently stroked its'}, {'start': '18772.160', 'end': '18777.040', 'text': 'head, a soft look in his eyes, and'}, {'start': '18774.160', 'end': '18778.400', 'text': 'instructed, "Merero, drink this. Ill,'}, {'start': '18777.040', 'end': '18780.240', 'text': 'help with your growth." He brought the'}, {'start': '18778.400', 'end': '18782.240', 'text': "potion bottle to Merro<unk>'s beak."}, {'start': '18780.240', 'end': '18784.560', 'text': 'After sniffing the liquid, Merro drank'}, {'start': '18782.240', 'end': '18786.400', 'text': 'it without hesitation. A satisfied smile'}, {'start': '18784.560', 'end': '18788.480', 'text': "appeared on Hiya's face. Merro<unk>'s"}, {'start': '18786.400', 'end': '18790.638', 'text': 'unconditional trust warmed his heart.'}, {'start': '18788.480', 'end': '18792.480', 'text': 'After consuming the potion, Merkro felt'}, {'start': '18790.638', 'end': '18794.240', 'text': 'a surge of unique energy spread'}, {'start': '18792.480', 'end': '18796.718', 'text': 'throughout its body, warming it before'}, {'start': '18794.240', 'end': '18798.878', 'text': 'it eventually fell into a deep sleep.'}, {'start': '18796.718', 'end': '18800.958', 'text': 'Chuckling softly, Hiu took out a luxury'}, {'start': '18798.878', 'end': '18803.600', 'text': 'ball and returned Merro to it. By this'}, {'start': '18800.958', 'end': '18805.360', 'text': 'time, the sun had set. Wasting no time,'}, {'start': '18803.600', 'end': '18807.280', 'text': 'Hiu retrieved the dragon type materials'}, {'start': '18805.360', 'end': '18809.440', 'text': 'he had asked the Joy family to acquire'}, {'start': '18807.280', 'end': '18811.440', 'text': 'and began crafting energy cubes to aid'}, {'start': '18809.440', 'end': '18813.040', 'text': 'in dragon dance training. He also pulled'}, {'start': '18811.440', 'end': '18814.958', 'text': 'up a video from the Pedleberg gyms'}, {'start': '18813.040', 'end': '18817.360', 'text': 'library showing Pokémon practicing'}, {'start': '18814.958', 'end': '18819.200', 'text': 'dragon dance. while ironclad crawfish'}, {'start': '18817.360', 'end': '18820.958', 'text': 'attentively watched the video. Hey you'}, {'start': '18819.200', 'end': '18823.280', 'text': 'carefully focused on creating the energy'}, {'start': '18820.958', 'end': '18824.958', 'text': 'cubes. The night passed uneventfully.'}, {'start': '18823.280', 'end': '18826.878', 'text': 'The next morning at the training grounds'}, {'start': '18824.958', 'end': '18829.440', 'text': 'of the Pokemon center, hey you addressed'}, {'start': '18826.878', 'end': '18831.280', 'text': 'Merro, soaring in the sky. Merro, show'}, {'start': '18829.440', 'end': '18833.760', 'text': "me the skills you've mastered so far."}, {'start': '18831.280', 'end': '18836.080', 'text': 'Call Merro let out a raspy yet powerful'}, {'start': '18833.760', 'end': '18837.840', 'text': 'cry brimming with vigor. As it flew'}, {'start': '18836.080', 'end': '18839.920', 'text': 'through the air, it seemed to possess'}, {'start': '18837.840', 'end': '18841.920', 'text': 'boundless energy with its sharp beak'}, {'start': '18839.920', 'end': '18843.760', 'text': 'radiating flying type energy. The'}, {'start': '18841.920', 'end': '18845.840', 'text': "raven's beak gradually sharpened before"}, {'start': '18843.760', 'end': '18848.400', 'text': 'it suddenly dove downward, targeting the'}, {'start': '18845.840', 'end': '18849.680', 'text': 'wooden dummy. Heck, not bad. Not bad.'}, {'start': '18848.400', 'end': '18851.760', 'text': 'Are there more skills from the dark'}, {'start': '18849.680', 'end': '18854.000', 'text': 'raven? A glimmer of satisfaction flashed'}, {'start': '18851.760', 'end': '18855.760', 'text': "in Hey's eyes. Although the dark raven's"}, {'start': '18854.000', 'end': '18857.520', 'text': 'flight maneuvers were slightly flawed,'}, {'start': '18855.760', 'end': '18859.600', 'text': 'they could be corrected with practice.'}, {'start': '18857.520', 'end': '18861.280', 'text': 'Its energy control was exceptional, and'}, {'start': '18859.600', 'end': '18863.360', 'text': 'its physical strength ranked among the'}, {'start': '18861.280', 'end': '18864.958', 'text': 'best of its kind. Truly, it was a'}, {'start': '18863.360', 'end': '18866.958', 'text': 'remarkable spirit with four inherited'}, {'start': '18864.958', 'end': '18868.878', 'text': 'skills. The dark raven continued to'}, {'start': '18866.958', 'end': '18871.200', 'text': 'circle around the wooden dummy, making'}, {'start': '18868.878', 'end': '18873.200', 'text': 'no further moves. Just as Hiu began to'}, {'start': '18871.200', 'end': '18874.958', 'text': 'feel puzzled, a deafening screech'}, {'start': '18873.200', 'end': '18877.040', 'text': 'erupted from the bird caw. The dummy'}, {'start': '18874.958', 'end': '18879.280', 'text': 'shattered into pieces instantly. Heyu'}, {'start': '18877.040', 'end': '18881.200', 'text': 'reacted swiftly, exclaiming in surprise,'}, {'start': '18879.280', 'end': '18882.798', 'text': '"That\'s the intimidation skill. You\'re'}, {'start': '18881.200', 'end': '18884.638', 'text': 'really good at this move." The dark'}, {'start': '18882.798', 'end': '18887.040', 'text': 'raven circled once before returning to'}, {'start': '18884.638', 'end': '18888.878', 'text': "Heyu's shoulder, shily covering its eyes"}, {'start': '18887.040', 'end': '18890.878', 'text': 'with its wings. Back in the breeding'}, {'start': '18888.878', 'end': '18893.040', 'text': 'house, it often used this skill to prank'}, {'start': '18890.878', 'end': '18894.878', 'text': 'its companions thanks to its mischievous'}, {'start': '18893.040', 'end': '18896.160', 'text': 'nature. This embarrassing history was'}, {'start': '18894.878', 'end': '18898.000', 'text': "something the raven didn't want its"}, {'start': '18896.160', 'end': '18899.840', 'text': 'trainer to know. Hey, you paid no mind'}, {'start': '18898.000', 'end': '18901.520', 'text': "to the bird's embarrassment. After a"}, {'start': '18899.840', 'end': '18903.360', 'text': 'brief inquiry, he learned that the dark'}, {'start': '18901.520', 'end': '18906.000', 'text': 'raven no longer had any additional'}, {'start': '18903.360', 'end': '18908.320', 'text': 'skills. Ca? The raven let out a dejected'}, {'start': '18906.000', 'end': '18910.080', 'text': "sound. It's okay, dark raven. As your"}, {'start': '18908.320', 'end': '18912.080', 'text': "level increases in the future, you'll"}, {'start': '18910.080', 'end': '18913.600', 'text': 'gradually master your inherited skills.'}, {'start': '18912.080', 'end': '18915.360', 'text': 'Hey, you reassured it. He then'}, {'start': '18913.600', 'end': '18916.878', 'text': 'instructed the dark raven to continue'}, {'start': '18915.360', 'end': '18920.000', 'text': 'flight training under the guidance of'}, {'start': '18916.878', 'end': '18922.320', 'text': 'FO. Foaring gracefully above the roaring'}, {'start': '18920.000', 'end': '18924.400', 'text': 'sea winds, demonstrated flawless form'}, {'start': '18922.320', 'end': '18926.240', 'text': 'and technique. Heyu felt confident in'}, {'start': '18924.400', 'end': '18928.320', 'text': 'its ability to teach. With the dark'}, {'start': '18926.240', 'end': '18929.760', 'text': 'raven taken care of, Heyu turned his'}, {'start': '18928.320', 'end': '18932.080', 'text': 'attention to the training of another'}, {'start': '18929.760', 'end': '18934.000', 'text': 'spirit crot. He finally understood why'}, {'start': '18932.080', 'end': '18935.840', 'text': 'the official guidelines limited ordinary'}, {'start': '18934.000', 'end': '18937.760', 'text': 'trainers to registering only six'}, {'start': '18935.840', 'end': '18939.840', 'text': 'spirits. Managing more than that would'}, {'start': '18937.760', 'end': '18941.600', 'text': 'be overwhelming as even his current four'}, {'start': '18939.840', 'end': '18943.680', 'text': 'were already testing his limits.'}, {'start': '18941.600', 'end': '18946.080', 'text': 'Overseeing their development, diet, and'}, {'start': '18943.680', 'end': '18947.760', 'text': 'training was no easy task. Cradon had'}, {'start': '18946.080', 'end': '18949.600', 'text': "already consumed Heyu's specially"}, {'start': '18947.760', 'end': '18951.280', 'text': 'crafted energy cubes which should have'}, {'start': '18949.600', 'end': '18953.680', 'text': 'activated the dragonite factor within'}, {'start': '18951.280', 'end': '18955.440', 'text': 'it. Cradant, remember, you must stay'}, {'start': '18953.680', 'end': '18957.120', 'text': "focused. Hey, you didn't have any"}, {'start': '18955.440', 'end': '18958.798', 'text': 'groundbreaking methods to offer and'}, {'start': '18957.120', 'end': '18961.040', 'text': 'could only emphasize the importance of'}, {'start': '18958.798', 'end': '18962.560', 'text': 'concentration. Fortunately, Cradon had'}, {'start': '18961.040', 'end': '18964.480', 'text': 'watched training videos of other spirits'}, {'start': '18962.560', 'end': '18966.240', 'text': 'the day before and had a rough idea of'}, {'start': '18964.480', 'end': '18968.000', 'text': "what to do. Following Heu's"}, {'start': '18966.240', 'end': '18969.760', 'text': 'instructions, it stood in the center of'}, {'start': '18968.000', 'end': '18971.760', 'text': 'the training field, channeling its'}, {'start': '18969.760', 'end': '18974.000', 'text': 'dragon type energy and focusing its'}, {'start': '18971.760', 'end': '18976.320', 'text': 'mind. As time passed, a purplish red'}, {'start': '18974.000', 'end': '18978.400', 'text': "aura began to emanate from Kraon's body."}, {'start': '18976.320', 'end': '18980.320', 'text': 'It started to move instinctively, its'}, {'start': '18978.400', 'end': '18982.560', 'text': 'motions growing increasingly dynamic'}, {'start': '18980.320', 'end': '18985.040', 'text': 'until it burst into a fierce mystical'}, {'start': '18982.560', 'end': '18986.878', 'text': "dance. Within seconds, Cradon's aura"}, {'start': '18985.040', 'end': '18988.878', 'text': 'surged dramatically. With a final swing'}, {'start': '18986.878', 'end': '18991.840', 'text': 'of its claws, it opened its eyes wide'}, {'start': '18988.878', 'end': '18993.920', 'text': 'and let out a powerful roar. Cra dragon'}, {'start': '18991.840', 'end': '18995.440', 'text': 'dance was successfully executed. Through'}, {'start': '18993.920', 'end': '18997.760', 'text': 'the combination of spirit training'}, {'start': '18995.440', 'end': '18999.760', 'text': 'videos and the energy cubes, Cradon had'}, {'start': '18997.760', 'end': '19002.000', 'text': 'barely managed to master this inherited'}, {'start': '18999.760', 'end': '19004.000', 'text': 'move. The difficulty was evident, as'}, {'start': '19002.000', 'end': '19006.080', 'text': 'inherited moves were typically easier to'}, {'start': '19004.000', 'end': '19008.000', 'text': 'learn, yet Cradon had trained tirelessly'}, {'start': '19006.080', 'end': '19009.840', 'text': 'to succeed. Truly befitting of a'}, {'start': '19008.000', 'end': '19011.840', 'text': 'dragon-type elegance of its moves was'}, {'start': '19009.840', 'end': '19013.600', 'text': 'unparalleled. watching his spirits'}, {'start': '19011.840', 'end': '19015.600', 'text': 'gradually find their rhythm. Hey, you'}, {'start': '19013.600', 'end': '19017.440', 'text': "couldn't help but feel a sense of pride."}, {'start': '19015.600', 'end': '19019.600', 'text': "Thinking of the dark raven's inherited"}, {'start': '19017.440', 'end': '19021.680', 'text': 'move, brave bird, Hey, you could already'}, {'start': '19019.600', 'end': '19023.440', 'text': 'foresee the challenges ahead. As the'}, {'start': '19021.680', 'end': '19025.680', 'text': 'ultimate flying type move, its training'}, {'start': '19023.440', 'end': '19027.600', 'text': 'would undoubtedly be as demanding as'}, {'start': '19025.680', 'end': '19029.520', 'text': 'mastering dragon dance. It seemed'}, {'start': '19027.600', 'end': '19031.520', 'text': 'preparation would be needed in advance.'}, {'start': '19029.520', 'end': '19033.520', 'text': 'Heyu glanced at the dark raven, still'}, {'start': '19031.520', 'end': '19035.600', 'text': 'diligently training, and a faint smile'}, {'start': '19033.520', 'end': '19037.440', 'text': 'appeared on his lips, his eyes filled'}, {'start': '19035.600', 'end': '19039.360', 'text': 'with determination. Move tutors are'}, {'start': '19037.440', 'end': '19041.200', 'text': 'items used by Pokemon trainers to teach'}, {'start': '19039.360', 'end': '19043.120', 'text': 'specific moves to their Pokemon.'}, {'start': '19041.200', 'end': '19045.280', 'text': 'Commonly referred to as TMs, technical'}, {'start': '19043.120', 'end': '19047.200', 'text': 'machines. Typically, these TMs are'}, {'start': '19045.280', 'end': '19049.440', 'text': 'single-use items that become unusable'}, {'start': '19047.200', 'end': '19052.160', 'text': 'after being used once, making each one'}, {'start': '19049.440', 'end': '19054.718', 'text': "particularly valuable. Jia, I've made my"}, {'start': '19052.160', 'end': '19056.480', 'text': 'choice. These are the ones I want, Hiu'}, {'start': '19054.718', 'end': '19058.958', 'text': 'said, handing the marked exchange manual'}, {'start': '19056.480', 'end': '19060.958', 'text': 'to Joy Chan. Seeing how casually Hey was'}, {'start': '19058.958', 'end': '19063.440', 'text': 'spending such valuable resources, Joy'}, {'start': '19060.958', 'end': '19065.120', 'text': "Chan couldn't help but advise. Hey,"}, {'start': '19063.440', 'end': '19067.040', 'text': "there's really no need to use up all"}, {'start': '19065.120', 'end': '19069.040', 'text': 'five TMs so quickly. You might raise'}, {'start': '19067.040', 'end': '19070.958', 'text': 'other Pokemon in the future. Her advice'}, {'start': '19069.040', 'end': '19072.718', 'text': 'was gentle, but Heyu could sense the'}, {'start': '19070.958', 'end': '19075.040', 'text': 'underlying message. She was implying he'}, {'start': '19072.718', 'end': '19077.680', 'text': "didn't understand the true value of TMs."}, {'start': '19075.040', 'end': '19079.680', 'text': 'Indeed, as Joy Chun pointed out, each TM'}, {'start': '19077.680', 'end': '19081.680', 'text': 'was worth a fortune, especially the ones'}, {'start': '19079.680', 'end': '19083.600', 'text': 'Heyu had selected. Some of them were so'}, {'start': '19081.680', 'end': '19084.798', 'text': 'rare that even tens of thousands in the'}, {'start': '19083.600', 'end': '19087.280', 'text': "market wouldn't guarantee their"}, {'start': '19084.798', 'end': '19088.638', 'text': "availability. Don't worry, Siaunia. I"}, {'start': '19087.280', 'end': '19090.480', 'text': 'just hope you can secure them without'}, {'start': '19088.638', 'end': '19092.240', 'text': 'any stock issues. Heyu replied'}, {'start': '19090.480', 'end': '19094.080', 'text': 'confidently, standing by his decision'}, {'start': '19092.240', 'end': '19096.958', 'text': 'while still addressing her warmly as'}, {'start': '19094.080', 'end': '19098.718', 'text': 'Xiao Jia. After all, Joy Chun was his'}, {'start': '19096.958', 'end': '19100.240', 'text': 'only connection to the Joy family and'}, {'start': '19098.718', 'end': '19101.920', 'text': 'maintaining a good relationship was'}, {'start': '19100.240', 'end': '19103.760', 'text': 'crucial. Oomph, you little smooth'}, {'start': '19101.920', 'end': '19105.680', 'text': 'talker. Now you know how to call me Jia.'}, {'start': '19103.760', 'end': '19107.440', 'text': 'Joy Chun shot him a glance, still'}, {'start': '19105.680', 'end': '19109.280', 'text': 'holding a grudge over his rejection of'}, {'start': '19107.440', 'end': '19110.958', 'text': 'her confession a few days ago. Her'}, {'start': '19109.280', 'end': '19112.798', 'text': 'expression tinged with a mix of pride'}, {'start': '19110.958', 'end': '19114.718', 'text': 'and playfulness. Let me see what I can'}, {'start': '19112.798', 'end': '19116.638', 'text': "do for you, but I can't guarantee we'll"}, {'start': '19114.718', 'end': '19118.718', 'text': 'have protect. You know how popular that'}, {'start': '19116.638', 'end': '19120.958', 'text': 'move is. Even within the Joy family,'}, {'start': '19118.718', 'end': '19122.638', 'text': 'demand far exceeds supply. She flipped'}, {'start': '19120.958', 'end': '19124.480', 'text': 'through the exchange manual and when she'}, {'start': '19122.638', 'end': '19126.320', 'text': 'saw that Hiu had marked three protect'}, {'start': '19124.480', 'end': '19128.240', 'text': "TMS, she couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '19126.320', 'end': '19131.520', 'text': 'exasperated. Since when had this little'}, {'start': '19128.240', 'end': '19133.600', 'text': 'guy become so greedy? He thank youunia.'}, {'start': '19131.520', 'end': '19135.600', 'text': "If protect isn't available, you can"}, {'start': '19133.600', 'end': '19137.760', 'text': 'replace it with substitute. Heyu said'}, {'start': '19135.600', 'end': '19139.440', 'text': 'with a playful grin. In the end, after'}, {'start': '19137.760', 'end': '19141.520', 'text': 'some light-hearted banter, the two'}, {'start': '19139.440', 'end': '19143.520', 'text': 'parted ways and left the hall. Back in'}, {'start': '19141.520', 'end': '19145.600', 'text': 'his room, Heyu flopped onto the bed and'}, {'start': '19143.520', 'end': '19147.600', 'text': 'stared at the ceiling, sighing, "The Joy'}, {'start': '19145.600', 'end': '19149.680', 'text': "family is really loaded. They're even"}, {'start': '19147.600', 'end': '19151.600', 'text': 'willing to provide TMs like Protect,'}, {'start': '19149.680', 'end': '19153.920', 'text': 'Hyperbeam, and Giga Impact to'}, {'start': '19151.600', 'end': '19155.680', 'text': 'outsiders." The exchange manual he had'}, {'start': '19153.920', 'end': '19157.680', 'text': 'just reviewed with Joy Chun contained'}, {'start': '19155.680', 'end': '19159.600', 'text': 'nearly every TM currently available on'}, {'start': '19157.680', 'end': '19161.360', 'text': 'the market. Aside from a few weather'}, {'start': '19159.600', 'end': '19163.600', 'text': 'related moves like rain dance,'}, {'start': '19161.360', 'end': '19165.840', 'text': 'sandstorm, and sunny day, as well as'}, {'start': '19163.600', 'end': '19168.160', 'text': 'field moves like grassy terrain, it even'}, {'start': '19165.840', 'end': '19170.080', 'text': 'included rare moves like outrage.'}, {'start': '19168.160', 'end': '19172.400', 'text': "However, hey wasn't greedy, only"}, {'start': '19170.080', 'end': '19174.560', 'text': 'requested three protect TMS, one'}, {'start': '19172.400', 'end': '19176.560', 'text': 'Tailwind, and one substitute. Since'}, {'start': '19174.560', 'end': '19178.480', 'text': 'Kraant could learn protect on its own,'}, {'start': '19176.560', 'end': '19180.638', 'text': 'he saved one slot and opted for'}, {'start': '19178.480', 'end': '19182.320', 'text': "substitute instead. As for Joy Chun's"}, {'start': '19180.638', 'end': '19184.240', 'text': 'suggestion to save the TM selection'}, {'start': '19182.320', 'end': '19186.320', 'text': 'opportunities for later, Heyu dismissed'}, {'start': '19184.240', 'end': '19188.400', 'text': 'it with a scoff. In his view, only'}, {'start': '19186.320', 'end': '19189.760', 'text': "what's in hand truly belongs to you."}, {'start': '19188.400', 'end': '19191.760', 'text': 'Rather than leaving those excellent'}, {'start': '19189.760', 'end': '19193.520', 'text': 'options as mere words in a manual, it'}, {'start': '19191.760', 'end': '19195.840', 'text': 'was better to convert them into tangible'}, {'start': '19193.520', 'end': '19197.120', 'text': 'battle power. The move protect needs no'}, {'start': '19195.840', 'end': '19198.878', 'text': "further explanation. and it's a"}, {'start': '19197.120', 'end': '19200.958', 'text': 'versatile skill that any Pokémon can'}, {'start': '19198.878', 'end': '19202.878', 'text': 'learn. Serving as a defensive technique'}, {'start': '19200.958', 'end': '19204.638', 'text': 'capable of countering all moves of the'}, {'start': '19202.878', 'end': '19206.958', 'text': 'same level, keeping protect was'}, {'start': '19204.638', 'end': '19209.200', 'text': 'undoubtedly expensive. This skill disc'}, {'start': '19206.958', 'end': '19211.520', 'text': 'often sold for over 800,000 on the black'}, {'start': '19209.200', 'end': '19213.440', 'text': 'market and occasionally even soared to 1'}, {'start': '19211.520', 'end': '19215.440', 'text': 'million. However, the key problem was'}, {'start': '19213.440', 'end': '19216.798', 'text': 'that it was priceless yet unavailable.'}, {'start': '19215.440', 'end': '19218.718', 'text': 'Even if you were willing to spend a'}, {'start': '19216.798', 'end': '19220.480', 'text': 'fortune, no one was selling it and it'}, {'start': '19218.718', 'end': '19222.240', 'text': 'was nearly impossible to find. The'}, {'start': '19220.480', 'end': '19224.798', 'text': 'Tailwind skill disc was a perfect match'}, {'start': '19222.240', 'end': '19226.480', 'text': 'for Merro. Its transformation type moves'}, {'start': '19224.798', 'end': '19228.320', 'text': 'combined with the prankster ability'}, {'start': '19226.480', 'end': '19230.798', 'text': "effectively compensated for my team's"}, {'start': '19228.320', 'end': '19232.798', 'text': 'overall lack of speed. Among my Pokemon,'}, {'start': '19230.798', 'end': '19234.718', 'text': 'Merro had the best potential, even'}, {'start': '19232.798', 'end': '19236.798', 'text': 'surpassing the Eevee Born in Pedleberg'}, {'start': '19234.718', 'end': '19238.878', 'text': 'Gym. Aside from owning a protect skill'}, {'start': '19236.798', 'end': '19241.280', 'text': 'disc, Merro was also given the last'}, {'start': '19238.878', 'end': '19243.760', 'text': 'Tailwind skill disc by Heyua. Small'}, {'start': '19241.280', 'end': '19245.280', 'text': "display of favoritism perhaps. Heyu's"}, {'start': '19243.760', 'end': '19247.200', 'text': 'thoughts began to drift as he crossed'}, {'start': '19245.280', 'end': '19249.280', 'text': 'his arms behind his head, his eyes'}, {'start': '19247.200', 'end': '19251.440', 'text': 'gradually closing until he fell into a'}, {'start': '19249.280', 'end': '19253.520', 'text': 'deep sleep. The next morning, before he'}, {'start': '19251.440', 'end': '19255.200', 'text': 'could fully wake up, a series of urgent'}, {'start': '19253.520', 'end': '19256.878', 'text': 'knocks on the door startled him. So'}, {'start': '19255.200', 'end': '19258.560', 'text': 'early in the morning, how annoying. Just'}, {'start': '19256.878', 'end': '19260.718', 'text': 'as Heyu was about to open the door to'}, {'start': '19258.560', 'end': '19262.240', 'text': 'see who dared to disturb his dreams. The'}, {'start': '19260.718', 'end': '19264.320', 'text': 'sight of the person standing there gave'}, {'start': '19262.240', 'end': '19266.400', 'text': 'him a shock. Sister Chun, what are you'}, {'start': '19264.320', 'end': '19268.160', 'text': 'doing here? Hey hastily buttoned up his'}, {'start': '19266.400', 'end': '19270.560', 'text': 'pajamas, quickly covering his bare'}, {'start': '19268.160', 'end': '19272.638', 'text': 'chest. Joy Chun, her cheeks slightly'}, {'start': '19270.560', 'end': '19274.240', 'text': 'flushed, averted her gaze and replied,'}, {'start': '19272.638', 'end': '19276.638', 'text': '"The skill discs you ordered have'}, {'start': '19274.240', 'end': '19278.480', 'text': 'arrived. Your family really values you'}, {'start': '19276.638', 'end': '19280.320', 'text': 'actually sent you three protect discs."'}, {'start': '19278.480', 'end': '19282.480', 'text': 'Her eyebrows raised slightly in'}, {'start': '19280.320', 'end': '19284.480', 'text': 'surprise, and as her eyes involuntarily'}, {'start': '19282.480', 'end': '19286.718', 'text': 'glanced at Hei<unk>s chest again, her'}, {'start': '19284.480', 'end': '19288.638', 'text': 'expression betrayed her thoughts. Heyu,'}, {'start': '19286.718', 'end': '19290.718', 'text': 'without even changing his shoes, rushed'}, {'start': '19288.638', 'end': '19292.638', 'text': 'downstairs in his slippers. Joy Chun'}, {'start': '19290.718', 'end': '19294.878', 'text': 'followed behind, shaking her head and'}, {'start': '19292.638', 'end': '19296.638', 'text': 'muttering, "What a child so reckless and'}, {'start': '19294.878', 'end': '19298.878', 'text': 'impatient." When they reached the first'}, {'start': '19296.638', 'end': '19300.798', 'text': 'floor lobby, it was quiet and empty in'}, {'start': '19298.878', 'end': '19302.480', 'text': 'the early morning with only a few staff'}, {'start': '19300.798', 'end': '19304.718', 'text': 'members present and almost no other'}, {'start': '19302.480', 'end': '19307.120', 'text': 'trainers around. Joy Chun pointed to a'}, {'start': '19304.718', 'end': '19308.798', 'text': 'solitary complex machine in the corner.'}, {'start': '19307.120', 'end': '19310.160', 'text': "That's the Pokemon learning machine."}, {'start': '19308.798', 'end': '19311.840', 'text': "There's an instruction manual over"}, {'start': '19310.160', 'end': '19313.280', 'text': 'there. With your intelligence, you'}, {'start': '19311.840', 'end': '19315.040', 'text': "shouldn't have any trouble figuring it"}, {'start': '19313.280', 'end': '19316.958', 'text': 'out. The Pokemon learning machine'}, {'start': '19315.040', 'end': '19319.200', 'text': 'allowed the skills recorded on a disc to'}, {'start': '19316.958', 'end': '19321.120', 'text': "be directly transferred into a Pokémon's"}, {'start': '19319.200', 'end': '19323.040', 'text': 'mind, enabling it to instantly learn the'}, {'start': '19321.120', 'end': '19324.878', 'text': 'skill. This was one of the most advanced'}, {'start': '19323.040', 'end': '19326.638', 'text': 'technologies in the Pokémon world,'}, {'start': '19324.878', 'end': '19328.798', 'text': 'reportedly developed by Sil Company in'}, {'start': '19326.638', 'end': '19330.878', 'text': 'Kanto. However, the Alliance soon'}, {'start': '19328.798', 'end': '19332.718', 'text': 'forcibly acquired it, taking the entire'}, {'start': '19330.878', 'end': '19334.798', 'text': 'research team along, which ironically'}, {'start': '19332.718', 'end': '19336.080', 'text': 'brought Sil Company instant fame. Hey,'}, {'start': '19334.798', 'end': '19337.680', 'text': 'you briefly skimmed through the'}, {'start': '19336.080', 'end': '19339.600', 'text': 'instruction manual, then followed the'}, {'start': '19337.680', 'end': '19341.520', 'text': 'steps outlined. He placed the poke ball'}, {'start': '19339.600', 'end': '19343.360', 'text': 'containing Merro into the machine slot'}, {'start': '19341.520', 'end': '19344.958', 'text': 'and inserted the skill disc into the'}, {'start': '19343.360', 'end': '19346.480', 'text': 'central storage compartment. As he'}, {'start': '19344.958', 'end': '19348.080', 'text': 'pressed the start button, the machine'}, {'start': '19346.480', 'end': '19349.920', 'text': 'roared to life with a low hum.'}, {'start': '19348.080', 'end': '19351.840', 'text': 'Fortunately, it was still early morning'}, {'start': '19349.920', 'end': '19353.440', 'text': 'and apart from Heyu, there were hardly'}, {'start': '19351.840', 'end': '19355.360', 'text': 'any other trainers in the lobby.'}, {'start': '19353.440', 'end': '19357.040', 'text': 'Otherwise, seeing someone use five skill'}, {'start': '19355.360', 'end': '19359.120', 'text': 'discs in one go would have left jaws'}, {'start': '19357.040', 'end': '19360.958', 'text': 'dropping. For most trainers, mastering'}, {'start': '19359.120', 'end': '19362.718', 'text': 'even one skill thoroughly with a Pokemon'}, {'start': '19360.958', 'end': '19364.718', 'text': 'was an immense challenge, let alone'}, {'start': '19362.718', 'end': '19366.560', 'text': 'balancing multiple skills. But hey, he'}, {'start': '19364.718', 'end': '19368.080', 'text': "was different. Merro's potential was"}, {'start': '19366.560', 'end': '19370.240', 'text': 'exceptionally high, and with the'}, {'start': '19368.080', 'end': '19372.080', 'text': "allianc's training manuals, the abundant"}, {'start': '19370.240', 'end': '19373.760', 'text': 'resources from the Joy family, and the'}, {'start': '19372.080', 'end': '19375.760', 'text': 'various data available from Pedleberg'}, {'start': '19373.760', 'end': '19377.680', 'text': 'Gym, mastering these skills was a breeze'}, {'start': '19375.760', 'end': '19380.080', 'text': 'for Merro. After using the final'}, {'start': '19377.680', 'end': '19381.200', 'text': 'substitute skill disc on Croat, hey, you'}, {'start': '19380.080', 'end': '19382.798', 'text': "couldn't help but smile with"}, {'start': '19381.200', 'end': '19384.878', 'text': 'satisfaction. With the complete'}, {'start': '19382.798', 'end': '19386.958', 'text': 'breakdown of the five skill discs, Heyu'}, {'start': '19384.878', 'end': '19388.718', 'text': 'had fully mastered all the skills. He'}, {'start': '19386.958', 'end': '19390.718', 'text': 'released his Pokémon one by one from'}, {'start': '19388.718', 'end': '19392.638', 'text': 'their luxury balls. The moment Eevee'}, {'start': '19390.718', 'end': '19395.040', 'text': 'appeared, it stood out from the rest,'}, {'start': '19392.638', 'end': '19396.798', 'text': 'immediately leaping into Hiu<unk>s arms.'}, {'start': '19395.040', 'end': '19398.400', 'text': "It's<unk>s innocent. Tearary eyes looked"}, {'start': '19396.798', 'end': '19400.480', 'text': 'up at him with a hint of grievance,'}, {'start': '19398.400', 'end': '19402.718', 'text': 'tugging at his heartstrings. All right,'}, {'start': '19400.480', 'end': '19404.400', 'text': "Eevee, don't be upset. I promise I won't"}, {'start': '19402.718', 'end': '19406.400', 'text': 'lock you in the ball next time. It was'}, {'start': '19404.400', 'end': '19408.560', 'text': 'all for the sake of learning new skills.'}, {'start': '19406.400', 'end': '19410.798', 'text': 'Hey, you said softly, gently wiping away'}, {'start': '19408.560', 'end': '19412.878', 'text': "the tears from Eevee's eyes, leaving two"}, {'start': '19410.798', 'end': '19415.200', 'text': 'damp streaks on its fur. Just then,'}, {'start': '19412.878', 'end': '19417.040', 'text': 'Merro burst out of its luxury ball, its'}, {'start': '19415.200', 'end': '19419.360', 'text': 'black wings spreading wide as it soared'}, {'start': '19417.040', 'end': '19421.040', 'text': "above Hiu's head, showing off the flying"}, {'start': '19419.360', 'end': '19423.040', 'text': 'techniques it had learned from Firo.'}, {'start': '19421.040', 'end': '19424.638', 'text': 'Having just left the daycare, Merro had'}, {'start': '19423.040', 'end': '19426.560', 'text': 'successfully transitioned out of its'}, {'start': '19424.638', 'end': '19428.400', 'text': 'juvenile stage. While some of the more'}, {'start': '19426.560', 'end': '19430.000', 'text': 'advanced aerial maneuvers still proved'}, {'start': '19428.400', 'end': '19431.760', 'text': 'challenging, its progress was'}, {'start': '19430.000', 'end': '19433.600', 'text': 'undeniable. Flying seemed to come'}, {'start': '19431.760', 'end': '19436.160', 'text': 'naturally to bird-like Pokémon, and'}, {'start': '19433.600', 'end': '19438.080', 'text': 'Merro was no exception. Like Eevee, it'}, {'start': '19436.160', 'end': '19439.600', 'text': 'disliked being confined to its Pokeball'}, {'start': '19438.080', 'end': '19442.560', 'text': 'and preferred the freedom of the open'}, {'start': '19439.600', 'end': '19444.480', 'text': 'skies. Merro gradually descended and Hiu'}, {'start': '19442.560', 'end': '19446.638', 'text': 'extended his arm to serve as its landing'}, {'start': '19444.480', 'end': '19449.120', 'text': 'perch. "So, how did you all do with your'}, {'start': '19446.638', 'end': '19450.638', 'text': 'training?" Heyu asked, cradling Eevee in'}, {'start': '19449.120', 'end': '19452.000', 'text': 'one arm while running his fingers'}, {'start': '19450.638', 'end': '19454.480', 'text': "through Merro<unk>'s feathers with the"}, {'start': '19452.000', 'end': '19456.560', 'text': 'other. Merro, ever the impatient one,'}, {'start': '19454.480', 'end': '19458.080', 'text': 'immediately responded enthusiastically,'}, {'start': '19456.560', 'end': '19459.920', 'text': "having just left the Pokémon League's"}, {'start': '19458.080', 'end': '19462.240', 'text': 'daycare, it was brimming with excitement'}, {'start': '19459.920', 'end': '19464.240', 'text': 'and curiosity about everything. Eevee,'}, {'start': '19462.240', 'end': '19466.320', 'text': 'who had wanted to reply first, felt a'}, {'start': '19464.240', 'end': '19468.638', 'text': 'pang of disappointment as Merro stole'}, {'start': '19466.320', 'end': '19470.320', 'text': 'the spotlight. Previously, Eevee had'}, {'start': '19468.638', 'end': '19472.000', 'text': "always been He's favorite as the"}, {'start': '19470.320', 'end': '19473.680', 'text': 'youngest member of the team, showered'}, {'start': '19472.000', 'end': '19476.160', 'text': 'with affection from both its trainer and'}, {'start': '19473.680', 'end': '19477.840', 'text': 'its big brothers like Croat. But ever'}, {'start': '19476.160', 'end': '19479.440', 'text': "since Merro<unk>'s arrival, Eevee"}, {'start': '19477.840', 'end': '19481.680', 'text': "couldn't help but feel that its share of"}, {'start': '19479.440', 'end': '19483.440', 'text': 'love had diminished. Watching Hey stroke'}, {'start': '19481.680', 'end': '19486.400', 'text': "Merro<unk>'s feathers only deepened its"}, {'start': '19483.440', 'end': '19488.160', 'text': 'sense of jealousy. Ee V Eevee. The'}, {'start': '19486.400', 'end': '19490.080', 'text': 'little Pokémon whimpered, tugging at'}, {'start': '19488.160', 'end': '19492.080', 'text': "Hiu's clothes with its tiny paws as"}, {'start': '19490.080', 'end': '19493.600', 'text': 'tears welled up in its eyes. Heyu'}, {'start': '19492.080', 'end': '19495.440', 'text': 'noticed the subtle tension between the'}, {'start': '19493.600', 'end': '19497.120', 'text': 'two Pokémon. Though it gave him a slight'}, {'start': '19495.440', 'end': '19499.040', 'text': 'headache, he understood that managing'}, {'start': '19497.120', 'end': '19501.200', 'text': 'harmony within his team was an essential'}, {'start': '19499.040', 'end': '19503.040', 'text': 'part of being a trainer. In contrast,'}, {'start': '19501.200', 'end': '19504.878', 'text': 'Cradant and Sharpedo were far more'}, {'start': '19503.040', 'end': '19506.718', 'text': 'composed. Having spent over a year with'}, {'start': '19504.878', 'end': '19508.480', 'text': 'Hiu, especially during their time at'}, {'start': '19506.718', 'end': '19510.560', 'text': 'Drift at Sea, they had developed a'}, {'start': '19508.480', 'end': '19512.560', 'text': 'strong bond with him. Even Sharpedo, who'}, {'start': '19510.560', 'end': '19514.718', 'text': 'had once been a bit lazy about training,'}, {'start': '19512.560', 'end': '19516.480', 'text': 'had become more diligent after evolving,'}, {'start': '19514.718', 'end': '19518.160', 'text': "seemingly influenced by Cradon's"}, {'start': '19516.480', 'end': '19519.760', 'text': 'example. All right. All right, little'}, {'start': '19518.160', 'end': '19522.080', 'text': "Eevee. I'll make you some delicious"}, {'start': '19519.760', 'end': '19523.840', 'text': 'cheese sticks later. Okay. Hey, you said'}, {'start': '19522.080', 'end': '19526.160', 'text': 'trying his best to console the sulking'}, {'start': '19523.840', 'end': '19528.080', 'text': 'Eevee. Once it had calmed down, he began'}, {'start': '19526.160', 'end': '19530.400', 'text': 'reviewing the moves of his Pokemon.'}, {'start': '19528.080', 'end': '19532.400', 'text': 'Cradant, use substitute. Cradant'}, {'start': '19530.400', 'end': '19534.400', 'text': 'narrowed its fierce eyes slightly, and a'}, {'start': '19532.400', 'end': '19536.718', 'text': 'milky white energy began to swirl around'}, {'start': '19534.400', 'end': '19538.718', 'text': 'its body. Within seconds, a duplicate of'}, {'start': '19536.718', 'end': '19540.560', 'text': 'Cradon appeared beside it. Though the'}, {'start': '19538.718', 'end': '19542.240', 'text': "substitute's expression was stiff and"}, {'start': '19540.560', 'end': '19544.400', 'text': 'hollow, it was convincing enough to'}, {'start': '19542.240', 'end': '19546.240', 'text': 'deceive opponents during battle. Merro'}, {'start': '19544.400', 'end': '19548.638', 'text': 'immediately targeted the substitute with'}, {'start': '19546.240', 'end': '19550.958', 'text': 'peek. Flapping its wings, it dived from'}, {'start': '19548.638', 'end': '19553.280', 'text': 'the sky with incredible speed. its sharp'}, {'start': '19550.958', 'end': '19555.280', 'text': 'beak glinting as it became razor-like in'}, {'start': '19553.280', 'end': '19557.360', 'text': 'precision. A streak of black shadow'}, {'start': '19555.280', 'end': '19559.600', 'text': 'flashed by, resembling a nearly'}, {'start': '19557.360', 'end': '19561.760', 'text': 'convincing substitute. In an instant, it'}, {'start': '19559.600', 'end': '19564.560', 'text': 'was pierced, bursting apart with a loud'}, {'start': '19561.760', 'end': '19566.080', 'text': 'bang. Not bad at all. Kuroba, who had'}, {'start': '19564.560', 'end': '19568.160', 'text': 'just learned the substitute skill,'}, {'start': '19566.080', 'end': '19570.000', 'text': 'managed to execute it in mere seconds.'}, {'start': '19568.160', 'end': '19571.920', 'text': 'Next, he needed to focus on improving'}, {'start': '19570.000', 'end': '19573.760', 'text': 'the skills realism, striving to make it'}, {'start': '19571.920', 'end': '19576.080', 'text': 'indistinguishable from his real form.'}, {'start': '19573.760', 'end': '19577.680', 'text': "Kuroba's eyes lit up. As for Cra, he"}, {'start': '19576.080', 'end': '19579.280', 'text': 'felt quite assured. A few simple'}, {'start': '19577.680', 'end': '19581.120', 'text': 'instructions would be enough for it to'}, {'start': '19579.280', 'end': '19582.958', 'text': 'begin self-training. By accessing a'}, {'start': '19581.120', 'end': '19585.360', 'text': 'tutorial video on substitute skills from'}, {'start': '19582.958', 'end': '19587.280', 'text': 'the Pedleberg Gyms online library, Kraon'}, {'start': '19585.360', 'end': '19589.520', 'text': 'could quickly enhance its proficiency.'}, {'start': '19587.280', 'end': '19591.600', 'text': 'Eevee, however, seemed determined to'}, {'start': '19589.520', 'end': '19594.400', 'text': "regain Kuroba's attention. It let out a"}, {'start': '19591.600', 'end': '19596.718', 'text': 'defiant cry. Eve, pouting slightly, it'}, {'start': '19594.400', 'end': '19598.718', 'text': "leapt gracefully out of Koroba's arms,"}, {'start': '19596.718', 'end': '19600.400', 'text': 'landing silently on the ground. Its'}, {'start': '19598.718', 'end': '19602.160', 'text': 'expression turned serious as it'}, {'start': '19600.400', 'end': '19604.240', 'text': 'concentrated hard, trying to gather'}, {'start': '19602.160', 'end': '19605.680', 'text': 'energy. Within seconds, a green'}, {'start': '19604.240', 'end': '19608.240', 'text': 'protective barrier shimmerred into'}, {'start': '19605.680', 'end': '19610.400', 'text': 'existence. enveloping its small body.'}, {'start': '19608.240', 'end': '19612.240', 'text': 'Unfortunately, the barrier lasted only'}, {'start': '19610.400', 'end': '19614.160', 'text': 'two seconds before shattering, the'}, {'start': '19612.240', 'end': '19616.240', 'text': 'energy dissipating into the air.'}, {'start': '19614.160', 'end': '19618.240', 'text': 'Protect. Kuroba immediately recognized'}, {'start': '19616.240', 'end': '19620.320', 'text': 'the skill. It was a staple in high level'}, {'start': '19618.240', 'end': '19622.560', 'text': 'battle videos, often used by trainers'}, {'start': '19620.320', 'end': '19624.638', 'text': 'for crucial blocks. Almost every skilled'}, {'start': '19622.560', 'end': '19626.560', 'text': 'trainer considered it an essential move.'}, {'start': '19624.638', 'end': '19628.400', 'text': 'However, for ordinary trainers,'}, {'start': '19626.560', 'end': '19630.878', 'text': 'mastering protect independently was'}, {'start': '19628.400', 'end': '19633.120', 'text': 'exceedingly rare. Eevee, clearly eager'}, {'start': '19630.878', 'end': '19634.958', 'text': 'to impress Kuroba, tensed its body and'}, {'start': '19633.120', 'end': '19636.638', 'text': 'attempted to summon the barrier again.'}, {'start': '19634.958', 'end': '19638.160', 'text': 'But no matter how hard it tried, the'}, {'start': '19636.638', 'end': '19640.320', 'text': 'green energy in front of it failed to'}, {'start': '19638.160', 'end': '19642.400', 'text': 'solidify into a proper shield. "That\'s'}, {'start': '19640.320', 'end': '19644.320', 'text': 'enough, Eevee. Protect can only be used'}, {'start': '19642.400', 'end': '19646.400', 'text': "once in a short period, and you've done"}, {'start': '19644.320', 'end': '19648.400', 'text': 'really well," Kuroba said gently,'}, {'start': '19646.400', 'end': '19650.480', 'text': 'crouching down with a smile. He softly'}, {'start': '19648.400', 'end': '19652.400', 'text': "patted Eevee's head. As the sun rose"}, {'start': '19650.480', 'end': '19654.558', 'text': 'higher in the sky, time seemed to drift'}, {'start': '19652.400', 'end': '19656.558', 'text': 'by. Trainers at the Pokémon Center began'}, {'start': '19654.558', 'end': '19658.080', 'text': 'to wake up one by one, watching the'}, {'start': '19656.558', 'end': '19660.320', 'text': 'training grounds fill with people and'}, {'start': '19658.080', 'end': '19661.760', 'text': 'Pokémon. Kuroba decided to head back to'}, {'start': '19660.320', 'end': '19663.520', 'text': 'his room. As he walked through the'}, {'start': '19661.760', 'end': '19665.840', 'text': 'lobby, nurse Joy Chun suddenly called'}, {'start': '19663.520', 'end': '19667.200', 'text': 'out to him. Kuroba, wait a moment.'}, {'start': '19665.840', 'end': '19669.360', 'text': "Someone's here to see you. Her"}, {'start': '19667.200', 'end': '19671.360', 'text': 'expression was a bit peculiar, her gaze'}, {'start': '19669.360', 'end': '19673.360', 'text': 'carrying a subtle hint of scrutiny.'}, {'start': '19671.360', 'end': '19675.280', 'text': 'Following her line of sight, Kuroba saw'}, {'start': '19673.360', 'end': '19677.440', 'text': 'a lively young woman dressed in a black'}, {'start': '19675.280', 'end': '19679.280', 'text': 'dress standing at the front desk. She'}, {'start': '19677.440', 'end': '19681.600', 'text': 'held two books in her hands, and her'}, {'start': '19679.280', 'end': '19683.360', 'text': 'every movement exuded a unique scholarly'}, {'start': '19681.600', 'end': '19685.120', 'text': 'charm that made people instinctively'}, {'start': '19683.360', 'end': '19687.360', 'text': 'want to approach her. Surrounding her'}, {'start': '19685.120', 'end': '19689.360', 'text': 'was a group of enthusiastic trainers,'}, {'start': '19687.360', 'end': '19691.920', 'text': 'clearly captivated by her presence.'}, {'start': '19689.360', 'end': '19693.920', 'text': 'Teacher Dwan Kuroba froze in surprise,'}, {'start': '19691.920', 'end': '19696.000', 'text': 'his steps coming to an abrupt halt. He'}, {'start': '19693.920', 'end': '19697.520', 'text': "hadn't expected to encounter Duwan here."}, {'start': '19696.000', 'end': '19698.958', 'text': 'What he failed to notice was the subtle'}, {'start': '19697.520', 'end': '19700.958', 'text': 'change in nurse Joy Chun<unk>s'}, {'start': '19698.958', 'end': '19703.120', 'text': 'expression. Seeing his astonishment and'}, {'start': '19700.958', 'end': '19705.200', 'text': 'the familiar way he addressed Dwan, her'}, {'start': '19703.120', 'end': '19707.200', 'text': 'face darkened slightly, tinged with a'}, {'start': '19705.200', 'end': '19709.520', 'text': 'faint trace of jealousy. Everyone else'}, {'start': '19707.200', 'end': '19711.760', 'text': 'referred to her as gym leader Duwan. Yet'}, {'start': '19709.520', 'end': '19713.120', 'text': 'Kuroba had called her teacher. Clearly,'}, {'start': '19711.760', 'end': '19714.958', 'text': 'there was some history between them.'}, {'start': '19713.120', 'end': '19717.120', 'text': "Nurse Joy Chan's thoughts drifted back"}, {'start': '19714.958', 'end': '19718.958', 'text': 'to when Dwan first approached her. She'}, {'start': '19717.120', 'end': '19720.638', 'text': "remembered the way Duwan's eyes sparkled"}, {'start': '19718.958', 'end': '19722.558', 'text': 'with admiration whenever she mentioned'}, {'start': '19720.638', 'end': '19724.798', 'text': 'Kuroba. For a fleeting moment, the'}, {'start': '19722.558', 'end': '19726.718', 'text': 'usually composed and confident Joy Chun'}, {'start': '19724.798', 'end': '19728.718', 'text': 'hailed as the most beautiful goddess of'}, {'start': '19726.718', 'end': '19731.040', 'text': 'Rustboro City and a prestigious member'}, {'start': '19728.718', 'end': '19733.040', 'text': 'of the Joy family felt the pang of envy.'}, {'start': '19731.040', 'end': '19735.200', 'text': "She couldn't help but wonder, did Kuroba"}, {'start': '19733.040', 'end': '19737.120', 'text': 'think she was too old? After all, Dwan'}, {'start': '19735.200', 'end': '19739.600', 'text': 'was only 4 years younger than her. The'}, {'start': '19737.120', 'end': '19742.000', 'text': "difference between 21 and 25 wasn't that"}, {'start': '19739.600', 'end': '19744.000', 'text': 'significant. Yet, Joy Chan was unaware'}, {'start': '19742.000', 'end': '19745.680', 'text': 'that these emotions had already gone far'}, {'start': '19744.000', 'end': '19747.840', 'text': 'beyond the concern of an ordinary'}, {'start': '19745.680', 'end': '19750.000', 'text': 'friendship. Duan forced a slight smile'}, {'start': '19747.840', 'end': '19751.760', 'text': 'as she faced the enthusiastic residents.'}, {'start': '19750.000', 'end': '19753.760', 'text': 'As the gym leader, she had to handle'}, {'start': '19751.760', 'end': '19755.520', 'text': 'their attention. Gym leaders were always'}, {'start': '19753.760', 'end': '19757.440', 'text': 'highly regarded in the city, but as'}, {'start': '19755.520', 'end': '19758.718', 'text': "someone newly appointed, Dwan hadn't"}, {'start': '19757.440', 'end': '19760.400', 'text': 'fully adjusted to this kind of'}, {'start': '19758.718', 'end': '19762.240', 'text': 'enthusiasm. Her voice caught the'}, {'start': '19760.400', 'end': '19764.400', 'text': 'attention of nearby trainers who turned'}, {'start': '19762.240', 'end': '19766.080', 'text': 'to see her jogging toward a young man.'}, {'start': '19764.400', 'end': '19767.600', 'text': 'Someone in the crowd exclaimed, "I'}, {'start': '19766.080', 'end': '19769.600', 'text': 'remember that genius from the breeders'}, {'start': '19767.600', 'end': '19771.680', 'text': 'association. His name is Hiu." The'}, {'start': '19769.600', 'end': '19774.000', 'text': 'mention caused an immediate stir and'}, {'start': '19771.680', 'end': '19775.920', 'text': 'people began eyeing Hiu with curiosity.'}, {'start': '19774.000', 'end': '19777.920', 'text': 'Some astutely speculated that perhaps'}, {'start': '19775.920', 'end': '19779.760', 'text': 'Jim leader Duwan was trying to recruit'}, {'start': '19777.920', 'end': '19781.920', 'text': 'this prodigy. Lately, there had been'}, {'start': '19779.760', 'end': '19783.840', 'text': 'endless chatter about Heiu with rumors'}, {'start': '19781.920', 'end': '19786.320', 'text': 'even suggesting he might marry into the'}, {'start': '19783.840', 'end': '19788.718', 'text': 'Jun Sha or Joy families. 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Dwan, unable to contain herself,'}, {'start': '19807.600', 'end': '19811.280', 'text': "quickly spoke up. Hey, you, you've"}, {'start': '19809.440', 'end': '19812.878', 'text': 'become quite famous lately. Even at'}, {'start': '19811.280', 'end': '19815.200', 'text': 'school, I hear students talking about'}, {'start': '19812.878', 'end': '19817.280', 'text': "you. Isn't that right, genius breeder?"}, {'start': '19815.200', 'end': '19818.718', 'text': 'She tilted her head slightly, a sweet'}, {'start': '19817.280', 'end': '19820.718', 'text': 'smile playing at the corners of her'}, {'start': '19818.718', 'end': '19823.040', 'text': 'lips. Faced with such an adorable'}, {'start': '19820.718', 'end': '19825.920', 'text': 'gesture, Heyu felt a wave of nervousness'}, {'start': '19823.040', 'end': '19827.360', 'text': 'and stammered, "Dwan, uh, teacher, is'}, {'start': '19825.920', 'end': '19828.958', 'text': 'there something you need from me?" He'}, {'start': '19827.360', 'end': '19830.878', 'text': 'had intended to address her as gym'}, {'start': '19828.958', 'end': '19832.878', 'text': 'leader, but seeing her slightly puffed'}, {'start': '19830.878', 'end': '19835.120', 'text': 'up expression, he hastily changed his'}, {'start': '19832.878', 'end': '19837.280', 'text': 'wording. Duan gave a graceful bow and'}, {'start': '19835.120', 'end': '19839.440', 'text': 'said, "Breeder, hey you, I\'d like to'}, {'start': '19837.280', 'end': '19841.280', 'text': 'invite you to join our canaz gym as our'}, {'start': '19839.440', 'end': '19842.958', 'text': 'exclusive breeder." She went on to'}, {'start': '19841.280', 'end': '19844.400', 'text': 'explain that an exclusive breeder is'}, {'start': '19842.958', 'end': '19846.400', 'text': 'someone who dedicates themselves to'}, {'start': '19844.400', 'end': '19848.558', 'text': 'breeding for a specific individual or'}, {'start': '19846.400', 'end': '19850.480', 'text': 'organization, often requiring a high'}, {'start': '19848.558', 'end': '19852.558', 'text': 'salary and agreeing not to take on other'}, {'start': '19850.480', 'end': '19854.400', 'text': 'clients. After a moment of thought, hey,'}, {'start': '19852.558', 'end': '19856.480', 'text': "you shook his head and declined. I'm"}, {'start': '19854.400', 'end': '19858.000', 'text': 'sorry, teacher Dwan. I want to continue'}, {'start': '19856.480', 'end': '19860.000', 'text': 'traveling in the future to broaden my'}, {'start': '19858.000', 'end': '19862.080', 'text': "horizons, so I can't stay in Can City"}, {'start': '19860.000', 'end': '19864.480', 'text': 'for long. I appreciate your kind offer,'}, {'start': '19862.080', 'end': '19866.160', 'text': 'but I must respectfully refuse. Highest'}, {'start': '19864.480', 'end': '19868.160', 'text': 'expression was apologetic, his tone'}, {'start': '19866.160', 'end': '19869.760', 'text': 'sincere. His response was strikingly'}, {'start': '19868.160', 'end': '19871.360', 'text': 'similar to how he had turned down Joy'}, {'start': '19869.760', 'end': '19873.360', 'text': 'Chun<unk>s earlier proposal to marry'}, {'start': '19871.360', 'end': '19874.958', 'text': 'into the family. After all, every'}, {'start': '19873.360', 'end': '19876.400', 'text': "trainer's ultimate goal was to compete"}, {'start': '19874.958', 'end': '19878.000', 'text': 'in the League Championship, and'}, {'start': '19876.400', 'end': '19879.840', 'text': 'traveling was an essential part of that'}, {'start': '19878.000', 'end': '19881.760', 'text': 'journey. Even the most loving parents'}, {'start': '19879.840', 'end': '19883.680', 'text': "wouldn't easily deny their children the"}, {'start': '19881.760', 'end': '19885.920', 'text': 'opportunity to travel, let alone two'}, {'start': '19883.680', 'end': '19887.200', 'text': 'friends like Heyou and Duan. All right,'}, {'start': '19885.920', 'end': '19888.638', 'text': 'then. Would you be interested in'}, {'start': '19887.200', 'end': '19891.040', 'text': 'becoming a temporary teacher at our'}, {'start': '19888.638', 'end': '19893.040', 'text': 'trainer school? Duan quickly added as if'}, {'start': '19891.040', 'end': '19894.798', 'text': "afraid of being rejected again. It's not"}, {'start': '19893.040', 'end': '19896.878', 'text': 'a personal invitation, but rather a'}, {'start': '19894.798', 'end': '19898.638', 'text': 'decision made by our school to hire you.'}, {'start': '19896.878', 'end': '19900.000', 'text': "The pay is quite generous, and you'd"}, {'start': '19898.638', 'end': '19902.240', 'text': 'only need to serve as a temporary'}, {'start': '19900.000', 'end': '19904.000', 'text': "breeder instructor. This time, Duan's"}, {'start': '19902.240', 'end': '19906.400', 'text': 'request was not met with an immediate'}, {'start': '19904.000', 'end': '19908.480', 'text': 'refusal from Hiu. Instead, he lowered'}, {'start': '19906.400', 'end': '19910.000', 'text': 'his head in contemplation. 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Among the dozens of energy'}, {'start': '19924.400', 'end': '19928.320', 'text': "cube formulas recorded in Madame Maida's"}, {'start': '19926.480', 'end': '19930.558', 'text': 'notebook, nearly all were beginner'}, {'start': '19928.320', 'end': '19932.558', 'text': 'level. Only one formula capable of'}, {'start': '19930.558', 'end': '19934.638', 'text': 'gradually enhancing potential reached'}, {'start': '19932.558', 'end': '19936.798', 'text': 'the mid-level standard. Previously, when'}, {'start': '19934.638', 'end': '19938.480', 'text': 'Hiu inquired about energy cube formulas'}, {'start': '19936.798', 'end': '19940.638', 'text': 'in stores, the shopkeepers either'}, {'start': '19938.480', 'end': '19942.718', 'text': 'refused to sell or outright denied'}, {'start': '19940.638', 'end': '19944.400', 'text': 'having any. A few even lost their temper'}, {'start': '19942.718', 'end': '19946.320', 'text': 'and threw them out. Even in the black'}, {'start': '19944.400', 'end': '19948.160', 'text': "market, he couldn't find any trace of"}, {'start': '19946.320', 'end': '19949.680', 'text': "such formula's only generic stamina"}, {'start': '19948.160', 'end': '19952.160', 'text': 'recovery cubes were occasionally'}, {'start': '19949.680', 'end': '19953.680', 'text': 'available. After all, an energy cube'}, {'start': '19952.160', 'end': '19955.520', 'text': 'formula was the result of countless'}, {'start': '19953.680', 'end': '19957.680', 'text': 'breeders painstaking research and'}, {'start': '19955.520', 'end': '19959.920', 'text': 'ingenuity. A unique formula was akin to'}, {'start': '19957.680', 'end': '19961.520', 'text': 'a monopolia golden goose laying endless'}, {'start': '19959.920', 'end': '19963.360', 'text': 'eggs. Hey, you did not take this'}, {'start': '19961.520', 'end': '19964.798', 'text': 'opportunity to bargain for more. The'}, {'start': '19963.360', 'end': '19966.798', 'text': 'trainer school had approached him due to'}, {'start': '19964.798', 'end': '19969.200', 'text': 'his recent rise in popularity and his'}, {'start': '19966.798', 'end': '19971.120', 'text': 'title as a genius breeder. Once the buzz'}, {'start': '19969.200', 'end': '19973.280', 'text': 'died down and public attention shifted,'}, {'start': '19971.120', 'end': '19975.520', 'text': 'his value would naturally decline. Thus,'}, {'start': '19973.280', 'end': '19977.280', 'text': 'he agreed without hesitation. Heyu,'}, {'start': '19975.520', 'end': '19978.878', 'text': "here's my contact information. Just"}, {'start': '19977.280', 'end': '19980.958', 'text': 'report to the trainer school tomorrow'}, {'start': '19978.878', 'end': '19983.040', 'text': 'morning. Duan took out her Pokedex and'}, {'start': '19980.958', 'end': '19984.878', 'text': 'exchanged contact details with Heyou. As'}, {'start': '19983.040', 'end': '19986.718', 'text': "Heyu glanced at her profile, he couldn't"}, {'start': '19984.878', 'end': '19988.798', 'text': 'help but noticed the dazzling string of'}, {'start': '19986.718', 'end': '19991.120', 'text': 'titles next to her name, especially the'}, {'start': '19988.798', 'end': '19992.958', 'text': 'golden designation of gym leader, which'}, {'start': '19991.120', 'end': '19995.360', 'text': 'exuded an impressive aura. 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I particularly admire the'}, {'start': '20013.200', 'end': '20016.878', 'text': 'sturdy ability rocktype Pokémon are'}, {'start': '20015.120', 'end': '20018.798', 'text': 'vulnerable to water, but feeding them'}, {'start': '20016.878', 'end': '20020.480', 'text': 'emo crystal rock and gray essence'}, {'start': '20018.798', 'end': '20022.798', 'text': 'regularly can increase their resistance'}, {'start': '20020.480', 'end': '20024.958', 'text': "to water type moves. You're absolutely"}, {'start': '20022.798', 'end': '20026.958', 'text': 'right. However, Gray Essence is still'}, {'start': '20024.958', 'end': '20028.798', 'text': 'too expensive. Using its substitute,'}, {'start': '20026.958', 'end': '20031.280', 'text': 'Gray Honor Liquid, might be a more'}, {'start': '20028.798', 'end': '20033.200', 'text': 'economical choice, hey replied. The two'}, {'start': '20031.280', 'end': '20035.040', 'text': 'became engrossed in discussing Pokémon'}, {'start': '20033.200', 'end': '20036.958', 'text': 'breeding techniques, their eyes lighting'}, {'start': '20035.040', 'end': '20038.958', 'text': 'up with excitement. Hey was astonished'}, {'start': '20036.958', 'end': '20041.120', 'text': "by Duan's achievements, taking over as a"}, {'start': '20038.958', 'end': '20043.200', 'text': 'gym leader at just 21 and demonstrating'}, {'start': '20041.120', 'end': '20045.360', 'text': 'such extensive knowledge and formidable'}, {'start': '20043.200', 'end': '20047.360', 'text': 'strength. Meanwhile, Duan was equally'}, {'start': '20045.360', 'end': '20049.200', 'text': "impressed by Hiu's deep understanding of"}, {'start': '20047.360', 'end': '20051.280', 'text': 'breeding. 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A rare hint of jealousy'}, {'start': '20067.600', 'end': '20071.280', 'text': 'flickered in her eyes as she resisted'}, {'start': '20069.280', 'end': '20072.958', 'text': 'the urge to keep watching. On the other'}, {'start': '20071.280', 'end': '20075.040', 'text': 'hand, hey you noticed the movement of'}, {'start': '20072.958', 'end': '20077.200', 'text': 'the cameras, a satisfied glint appearing'}, {'start': '20075.040', 'end': '20078.878', 'text': 'in his eyes as a subtle smile tugged at'}, {'start': '20077.200', 'end': '20081.680', 'text': 'the corners of his lips. The next'}, {'start': '20078.878', 'end': '20083.440', 'text': 'morning at dawn, Kuroha woke up early.'}, {'start': '20081.680', 'end': '20085.520', 'text': 'After preparing a simple meal for a few'}, {'start': '20083.440', 'end': '20087.440', 'text': 'of his Pokémon, he began tidying himself'}, {'start': '20085.520', 'end': '20089.600', 'text': 'up. Standing before the mirror, he'}, {'start': '20087.440', 'end': '20092.240', 'text': 'carefully combed his messy hair, taking'}, {'start': '20089.600', 'end': '20094.400', 'text': 'a moment to observe his reflection. At'}, {'start': '20092.240', 'end': '20096.558', 'text': '175 cm tall, he was considered'}, {'start': '20094.400', 'end': '20098.320', 'text': 'relatively tall for a 16-year-old with'}, {'start': '20096.558', 'end': '20099.680', 'text': 'room to grow in the future. While his'}, {'start': '20098.320', 'end': '20101.360', 'text': "appearance wasn't conventionally"}, {'start': '20099.680', 'end': '20103.120', 'text': 'handsome, his delicate features and'}, {'start': '20101.360', 'end': '20105.360', 'text': 'youthful face gave him an endearing'}, {'start': '20103.120', 'end': '20107.040', 'text': 'charm. When he smiled, he seemed no'}, {'start': '20105.360', 'end': '20108.878', 'text': 'different from any other trainer. But'}, {'start': '20107.040', 'end': '20110.878', 'text': 'when his expression turned blank, a'}, {'start': '20108.878', 'end': '20113.360', 'text': 'sharp, chilling glint in his eyes was'}, {'start': '20110.878', 'end': '20115.280', 'text': 'enough to unsettle anyone. His face bore'}, {'start': '20113.360', 'end': '20117.120', 'text': 'none of the fiery zeal or recklessness'}, {'start': '20115.280', 'end': '20119.040', 'text': 'one might expect at his age. "Let\'s go,'}, {'start': '20117.120', 'end': '20120.718', 'text': 'Eevee!" Karoha called out. The little'}, {'start': '20119.040', 'end': '20122.160', 'text': 'Eevee leapt onto his shoulder as he'}, {'start': '20120.718', 'end': '20124.240', 'text': 'checked his belongings before leaving'}, {'start': '20122.160', 'end': '20126.240', 'text': "the room. At the Pokemon Center's dining"}, {'start': '20124.240', 'end': '20128.240', 'text': 'area, he had a complimentary breakfast'}, {'start': '20126.240', 'end': '20130.400', 'text': 'and greeted Nurse Joy with a polite'}, {'start': '20128.240', 'end': '20132.558', 'text': 'smile, noticing a faint trace of sadness'}, {'start': '20130.400', 'end': '20134.400', 'text': 'on her face. Pretending not to see it,'}, {'start': '20132.558', 'end': '20136.000', 'text': 'he left the center without a word. He'}, {'start': '20134.400', 'end': '20138.000', 'text': 'walked toward the trainer academy,'}, {'start': '20136.000', 'end': '20140.000', 'text': 'greeting enthusiastic passers by along'}, {'start': '20138.000', 'end': '20141.760', 'text': 'the way with polite responses. As he'}, {'start': '20140.000', 'end': '20143.920', 'text': 'arrived at the grand and luxurious'}, {'start': '20141.760', 'end': '20145.920', 'text': "school, Kuroha couldn't help but feel a"}, {'start': '20143.920', 'end': '20147.600', 'text': "tinge of disorientation. It wasn't the"}, {'start': '20145.920', 'end': '20149.520', 'text': "school's opulence that unsettled him,"}, {'start': '20147.600', 'end': '20151.120', 'text': 'but the stark contrast between it and'}, {'start': '20149.520', 'end': '20152.958', 'text': 'the slums he had passed through just a'}, {'start': '20151.120', 'end': '20154.480', 'text': 'half hour earlier. He found it hard to'}, {'start': '20152.958', 'end': '20156.878', 'text': 'comprehend how such grandeur could'}, {'start': '20154.480', 'end': '20158.798', 'text': 'coexist so closely with such squalor.'}, {'start': '20156.878', 'end': '20160.718', 'text': 'The images of the slums lingered in his'}, {'start': '20158.798', 'end': '20162.480', 'text': 'mind, the disparity leaving him with a'}, {'start': '20160.718', 'end': '20164.320', 'text': 'heavy heart. Yet there was no time to'}, {'start': '20162.480', 'end': '20166.000', 'text': 'dwell on these thoughts. As a school'}, {'start': '20164.320', 'end': '20168.000', 'text': 'staff member approached to welcome him,'}, {'start': '20166.000', 'end': '20170.000', 'text': "the students on campus noticed Kohaa's"}, {'start': '20168.000', 'end': '20171.920', 'text': 'arrival, their curious gazes fixed on'}, {'start': '20170.000', 'end': '20174.000', 'text': 'him. Some of the girls in particular'}, {'start': '20171.920', 'end': '20176.240', 'text': 'seemed especially intrigued, and he even'}, {'start': '20174.000', 'end': '20178.878', 'text': 'overheard some rather absurd remarks.'}, {'start': '20176.240', 'end': '20180.638', 'text': "Wow, that Eevee is so cute. Don't you"}, {'start': '20178.878', 'end': '20182.718', 'text': "think so? I'm going to ask my grandpa to"}, {'start': '20180.638', 'end': '20184.480', 'text': "get me one when I go back. Don't worry,"}, {'start': '20182.718', 'end': '20186.240', 'text': "you don't need to stress. My family's"}, {'start': '20184.480', 'end': '20187.920', 'text': 'breeding center has plenty of Pokémon.'}, {'start': '20186.240', 'end': '20189.920', 'text': 'You can come by after school and pick'}, {'start': '20187.920', 'end': '20191.920', 'text': 'two for free. Hearing the students treat'}, {'start': '20189.920', 'end': '20193.760', 'text': 'rare Pokémon as if they were worthless'}, {'start': '20191.920', 'end': '20196.320', 'text': 'caterpies found on the roadside left'}, {'start': '20193.760', 'end': '20198.480', 'text': 'Kuroha feeling a bit uneasy. To him,'}, {'start': '20196.320', 'end': '20200.400', 'text': 'this world seemed deeply twisted. In the'}, {'start': '20198.480', 'end': '20202.480', 'text': 'Pokémon world, children began learning'}, {'start': '20200.400', 'end': '20204.400', 'text': 'about Pokémon at the age of 12 once'}, {'start': '20202.480', 'end': '20206.638', 'text': 'their minds were relatively mature. At'}, {'start': '20204.400', 'end': '20208.480', 'text': '16, they were eligible to receive their'}, {'start': '20206.638', 'end': '20210.798', 'text': 'first Pokémon, after which they were'}, {'start': '20208.480', 'end': '20212.798', 'text': 'divided into two paths, travelers and'}, {'start': '20210.798', 'end': '20214.240', 'text': 'academy students. Academy students'}, {'start': '20212.798', 'end': '20216.000', 'text': 'preferred to avoid the risks of'}, {'start': '20214.240', 'end': '20218.000', 'text': 'adventure. They could simply rely on'}, {'start': '20216.000', 'end': '20220.240', 'text': 'their status or pay a substantial fee to'}, {'start': '20218.000', 'end': '20221.760', 'text': 'study at a school. Upon graduation, they'}, {'start': '20220.240', 'end': '20223.760', 'text': 'would receive a recommendation letter'}, {'start': '20221.760', 'end': '20225.440', 'text': 'from the academy, granting them entry to'}, {'start': '20223.760', 'end': '20227.680', 'text': 'the Pokémon League without needing to'}, {'start': '20225.440', 'end': '20229.360', 'text': 'collect badges. Travelers, on the other'}, {'start': '20227.680', 'end': '20231.520', 'text': 'hand, were often represented by'}, {'start': '20229.360', 'end': '20233.520', 'text': 'youngsters in shorts and bug catchers,'}, {'start': '20231.520', 'end': '20235.440', 'text': 'typically those from humble backgrounds.'}, {'start': '20233.520', 'end': '20237.120', 'text': 'Only a select few among them managed to'}, {'start': '20235.440', 'end': '20239.200', 'text': 'rise above their circumstances and'}, {'start': '20237.120', 'end': '20241.040', 'text': 'achieve greatness. Kuroha looked at the'}, {'start': '20239.200', 'end': '20242.958', 'text': 'scene before him, his heart filled with'}, {'start': '20241.040', 'end': '20244.798', 'text': 'mixed emotions. In this world of'}, {'start': '20242.958', 'end': '20246.958', 'text': 'wilderness exploration, most people'}, {'start': '20244.798', 'end': '20248.638', 'text': "couldn't escape the fate of death. Even"}, {'start': '20246.958', 'end': '20250.080', 'text': 'those fortunate enough to survive would'}, {'start': '20248.638', 'end': '20252.000', 'text': 'eventually have to face the harsh'}, {'start': '20250.080', 'end': '20254.080', 'text': 'realities after enduring the trials of'}, {'start': '20252.000', 'end': '20256.080', 'text': 'time. Yet, there were a few who refused'}, {'start': '20254.080', 'end': '20258.000', 'text': 'to accept their circumstances, daring to'}, {'start': '20256.080', 'end': '20260.000', 'text': 'challenge the rigid systems imposed by'}, {'start': '20258.000', 'end': '20261.280', 'text': 'the Alliance. Some chose to become'}, {'start': '20260.000', 'end': '20263.120', 'text': 'members of underground dark'}, {'start': '20261.280', 'end': '20265.360', 'text': 'organizations, while others became'}, {'start': '20263.120', 'end': '20267.280', 'text': 'smugglers, transporting Pokémon between'}, {'start': '20265.360', 'end': '20269.360', 'text': 'various regions and cities. In this'}, {'start': '20267.280', 'end': '20270.958', 'text': 'Pokemon world, the shadowy underground'}, {'start': '20269.360', 'end': '20273.040', 'text': 'path was one of the few ways to'}, {'start': '20270.958', 'end': '20274.718', 'text': 'transcend social straighta. After all,'}, {'start': '20273.040', 'end': '20276.320', 'text': "the vast majority of people couldn't"}, {'start': '20274.718', 'end': '20278.480', 'text': 'even afford the cost of raising a'}, {'start': '20276.320', 'end': '20280.480', 'text': 'Pokémon. Even the lowest tier caterpie'}, {'start': '20278.480', 'end': '20282.400', 'text': 'cost thousands of alliance coins, but'}, {'start': '20280.480', 'end': '20284.400', 'text': 'the subsequent expenses for its care and'}, {'start': '20282.400', 'end': '20286.400', 'text': 'training often far exceeded its initial'}, {'start': '20284.400', 'end': '20288.320', 'text': 'value. Merely being able to purchase a'}, {'start': '20286.400', 'end': '20290.240', 'text': 'Pokémon was nothing special. The true'}, {'start': '20288.320', 'end': '20292.320', 'text': 'test of capability was being able to'}, {'start': '20290.240', 'end': '20294.400', 'text': 'afford raising one under the laws of the'}, {'start': '20292.320', 'end': '20296.480', 'text': 'alliance. All of this seemed deeply'}, {'start': '20294.400', 'end': '20298.240', 'text': 'unfair. Some trainers with privileged'}, {'start': '20296.480', 'end': '20300.080', 'text': 'family backgrounds had their paths laid'}, {'start': '20298.240', 'end': '20302.000', 'text': 'out for them from a young age. Starting'}, {'start': '20300.080', 'end': '20304.080', 'text': 'at the age of six, they would pay an'}, {'start': '20302.000', 'end': '20306.400', 'text': 'annual deposit of 200,000 alliance'}, {'start': '20304.080', 'end': '20308.160', 'text': 'coins, and by the age of 16, they would'}, {'start': '20306.400', 'end': '20309.840', 'text': 'be granted the status of a direct member'}, {'start': '20308.160', 'end': '20311.840', 'text': 'of the alliance and receive one of the'}, {'start': '20309.840', 'end': '20313.600', 'text': 'starter Pokémon. These individuals would'}, {'start': '20311.840', 'end': '20315.520', 'text': 'either attend schools or embark on'}, {'start': '20313.600', 'end': '20317.280', 'text': 'outdoor journeys, eventually becoming'}, {'start': '20315.520', 'end': '20319.360', 'text': 'the backbone of the alliance, whether as'}, {'start': '20317.280', 'end': '20321.120', 'text': 'Pokemon police officers or rangers,'}, {'start': '20319.360', 'end': '20323.280', 'text': 'further reinforcing the system and'}, {'start': '20321.120', 'end': '20324.878', 'text': "securing its foundation. Kuroa's gaze"}, {'start': '20323.280', 'end': '20327.040', 'text': 'shifted to the students whose faces were'}, {'start': '20324.878', 'end': '20328.320', 'text': 'lit up with cheerful smiles. His mind'}, {'start': '20327.040', 'end': '20330.000', 'text': 'wandered back to the sight of the'}, {'start': '20328.320', 'end': '20332.798', 'text': 'starving children he had passed earlier'}, {'start': '20330.000', 'end': '20335.200', 'text': 'in the slums. Yet, he felt no pity or'}, {'start': '20332.798', 'end': '20336.798', 'text': 'jealousy, only a sense of gratitude. He'}, {'start': '20335.200', 'end': '20338.400', 'text': 'was grateful for having traveled to this'}, {'start': '20336.798', 'end': '20340.480', 'text': 'world with the memories of his previous'}, {'start': '20338.400', 'end': '20342.080', 'text': 'life and the ability to read. He was'}, {'start': '20340.480', 'end': '20343.760', 'text': 'grateful for becoming a pirate instead'}, {'start': '20342.080', 'end': '20345.520', 'text': 'of living a pointless life under the'}, {'start': '20343.760', 'end': '20347.360', 'text': "Alliance's oppression. He was grateful"}, {'start': '20345.520', 'end': '20348.878', 'text': 'for meeting Madame Meta, becoming her'}, {'start': '20347.360', 'end': '20350.958', 'text': 'apprentice, and gaining the most'}, {'start': '20348.878', 'end': '20352.958', 'text': 'valuable thing in this world knowledge.'}, {'start': '20350.958', 'end': '20354.958', 'text': 'He was grateful for saving May, earning'}, {'start': '20352.958', 'end': '20356.798', 'text': 'the favor of Mr. Norman, and receiving'}, {'start': '20354.958', 'end': '20358.320', 'text': 'investment from the Pedleberg gym, which'}, {'start': '20356.798', 'end': '20360.480', 'text': "broke the Alliance's information"}, {'start': '20358.320', 'end': '20361.840', 'text': 'blockade against ordinary trainers. He'}, {'start': '20360.480', 'end': '20363.760', 'text': 'was grateful for catching the attention'}, {'start': '20361.840', 'end': '20365.360', 'text': 'of the Joy family and securing their'}, {'start': '20363.760', 'end': '20367.360', 'text': 'support, allowing him to board the'}, {'start': '20365.360', 'end': '20369.360', 'text': "Alliance's seemingly dilapitated yet"}, {'start': '20367.360', 'end': '20371.440', 'text': 'still steadfast ship. Despite its'}, {'start': '20369.360', 'end': '20373.760', 'text': 'apparent decay, the ship continued to'}, {'start': '20371.440', 'end': '20376.000', 'text': 'sail steadily across the vast ocean. The'}, {'start': '20373.760', 'end': '20377.920', 'text': 'cry of EV brought Kuroha back to'}, {'start': '20376.000', 'end': '20380.000', 'text': 'reality. Following the directions of a'}, {'start': '20377.920', 'end': '20381.760', 'text': 'staff member ahead, he continued walking'}, {'start': '20380.000', 'end': '20383.760', 'text': 'toward the center of the school. As he'}, {'start': '20381.760', 'end': '20385.440', 'text': 'entered the campus, the luxurious design'}, {'start': '20383.760', 'end': '20387.600', 'text': 'of the buildings gradually came into'}, {'start': '20385.440', 'end': '20389.680', 'text': 'view. The overall style leaned toward a'}, {'start': '20387.600', 'end': '20391.920', 'text': 'darker tone, perfectly complimenting the'}, {'start': '20389.680', 'end': '20394.240', 'text': 'aesthetic of Rustboro City. The lively'}, {'start': '20391.920', 'end': '20396.400', 'text': "EV cradled in Kuroha's arms curiously"}, {'start': '20394.240', 'end': '20398.080', 'text': 'observed its surroundings, its bright,'}, {'start': '20396.400', 'end': '20400.400', 'text': 'expressive eyes darting around with'}, {'start': '20398.080', 'end': '20402.160', 'text': 'excitement. "Sir, your EV is'}, {'start': '20400.400', 'end': '20403.760', 'text': 'exceptionally well- raised." The staff'}, {'start': '20402.160', 'end': '20405.360', 'text': 'member ahead broke the silence with a'}, {'start': '20403.760', 'end': '20407.120', 'text': 'compliment. Kuroha was slightly'}, {'start': '20405.360', 'end': '20408.798', 'text': 'surprised, not expecting someone here to'}, {'start': '20407.120', 'end': '20411.120', 'text': 'be knowledgeable about Pokémon care.'}, {'start': '20408.798', 'end': '20412.718', 'text': '"You\'re too kind," he replied modestly.'}, {'start': '20411.120', 'end': '20414.480', 'text': 'The staff member chuckled. "I\'ve been'}, {'start': '20412.718', 'end': '20415.920', 'text': "working here for over a decade, so I've"}, {'start': '20414.480', 'end': '20418.240', 'text': 'picked up a bit of Pokemon knowledge'}, {'start': '20415.920', 'end': '20419.520', 'text': 'along the way." Kurro nodded subtly, his'}, {'start': '20418.240', 'end': '20421.120', 'text': 'thoughts growing deeper as they'}, {'start': '20419.520', 'end': '20422.958', 'text': 'approached the end of the corridor.'}, {'start': '20421.120', 'end': '20425.920', 'text': 'After escorting Heiu to the designated'}, {'start': '20422.958', 'end': '20427.520', 'text': 'location, the staff left. Knock knock.'}, {'start': '20425.920', 'end': '20430.000', 'text': 'Heu took a deep breath and gently'}, {'start': '20427.520', 'end': '20432.320', 'text': 'knocked on the office door. A horse aged'}, {'start': '20430.000', 'end': '20434.240', 'text': 'voice came from within. Come in. Heyu'}, {'start': '20432.320', 'end': '20436.240', 'text': 'reached out and pushed open the antique'}, {'start': '20434.240', 'end': '20438.320', 'text': 'wooden door, greeted by a faint and'}, {'start': '20436.240', 'end': '20440.320', 'text': 'elegant fragrance. His eyes were drawn'}, {'start': '20438.320', 'end': '20442.400', 'text': 'to a scholarly office with bookshelves'}, {'start': '20440.320', 'end': '20444.638', 'text': 'embedded along the walls on both sides.'}, {'start': '20442.400', 'end': '20446.320', 'text': 'the books neatly arranged, exuding an'}, {'start': '20444.638', 'end': '20448.080', 'text': 'air of sophistication throughout the'}, {'start': '20446.320', 'end': '20450.160', 'text': 'room. Seated behind the desk was a'}, {'start': '20448.080', 'end': '20452.638', 'text': 'balding, hunched old man. When he saw'}, {'start': '20450.160', 'end': '20454.638', 'text': 'Heu enter, his lifeless fish-like eyes'}, {'start': '20452.638', 'end': '20456.638', 'text': 'slowly lifted as he asked, "Are you the'}, {'start': '20454.638', 'end': '20459.280', 'text': 'breeder recommended by Shiao Dwan?" Hey,'}, {'start': '20456.638', 'end': '20461.520', 'text': 'you respectfully replied, "Yes, sir, my'}, {'start': '20459.280', 'end': '20463.520', 'text': 'name is Hiu. I am a junior breeder." He'}, {'start': '20461.520', 'end': '20465.360', 'text': 'keenly noticed the unusual way the old'}, {'start': '20463.520', 'end': '20467.280', 'text': 'man referred to Dwan and thought to'}, {'start': '20465.360', 'end': '20468.798', 'text': 'himself, "If he were just an ordinary'}, {'start': '20467.280', 'end': '20470.878', 'text': 'principal, would he address the gym'}, {'start': '20468.798', 'end': '20472.798', 'text': 'leader so casually?" "Haha, don\'t mind'}, {'start': '20470.878', 'end': '20474.798', 'text': "this old man. I'm already halfway into"}, {'start': '20472.798', 'end': '20477.120', 'text': 'the grave. The hunched old man chuckled'}, {'start': '20474.798', 'end': '20479.360', 'text': 'dismissively, waving his hand. Despite'}, {'start': '20477.120', 'end': '20481.120', 'text': 'his words, Hiu remained respectful,'}, {'start': '20479.360', 'end': '20482.878', 'text': 'standing quietly by the door without'}, {'start': '20481.120', 'end': '20485.120', 'text': 'stepping further in. He could sense the'}, {'start': '20482.878', 'end': '20486.958', 'text': "elderly man's frailty, but the imposing"}, {'start': '20485.120', 'end': '20488.798', 'text': 'aura in his gestures and demeanor'}, {'start': '20486.958', 'end': '20490.718', 'text': 'revealed the authority of someone in a'}, {'start': '20488.798', 'end': '20492.558', 'text': 'high position. Heyu prided himself on'}, {'start': '20490.718', 'end': '20494.718', 'text': 'his ability to read people, believing'}, {'start': '20492.558', 'end': '20496.558', 'text': 'his skills in this area surpassed those'}, {'start': '20494.718', 'end': '20498.558', 'text': 'of both trainers and breeders. The'}, {'start': '20496.558', 'end': '20500.480', 'text': 'atmosphere in the room grew strange and'}, {'start': '20498.558', 'end': '20503.040', 'text': 'silent until the door behind him opened'}, {'start': '20500.480', 'end': '20504.878', 'text': 'again. Duan entered slowly and a flicker'}, {'start': '20503.040', 'end': '20506.638', 'text': 'of emotion crossed Hiu<unk>s eyes.'}, {'start': '20504.878', 'end': '20508.958', 'text': 'Before he could speak, the usually'}, {'start': '20506.638', 'end': '20510.878', 'text': 'poised and dignified Dwan unexpectedly'}, {'start': '20508.958', 'end': '20512.798', 'text': "hurried over to the old man's side."}, {'start': '20510.878', 'end': '20514.320', 'text': "Grandpa Muo, why didn't you eat the"}, {'start': '20512.798', 'end': '20516.160', 'text': 'breakfast the cafeteria made for you'}, {'start': '20514.320', 'end': '20517.680', 'text': "again? That's bad for your stomach. How"}, {'start': '20516.160', 'end': '20520.080', 'text': 'will your health ever recover if you'}, {'start': '20517.680', 'end': '20522.160', 'text': 'keep this up? Dwan, full of concern,'}, {'start': '20520.080', 'end': '20524.480', 'text': 'gently helped the old man sit upright'}, {'start': '20522.160', 'end': '20526.240', 'text': 'while softly scolding him. He he shia'}, {'start': '20524.480', 'end': '20527.840', 'text': 'dwan, "Aren\'t you busy with the gym?'}, {'start': '20526.240', 'end': '20529.920', 'text': 'What brings you here to fuss over an old'}, {'start': '20527.840', 'end': '20531.680', 'text': 'man like me?" The hunched old man'}, {'start': '20529.920', 'end': '20533.840', 'text': 'grinned, revealing the few yellowed'}, {'start': '20531.680', 'end': '20535.360', 'text': 'teeth he had left, his voice rasping.'}, {'start': '20533.840', 'end': '20537.440', 'text': 'Heyu quietly listened to their'}, {'start': '20535.360', 'end': '20539.760', 'text': 'conversation, which ended shortly as the'}, {'start': '20537.440', 'end': '20542.080', 'text': 'two left the room. As Duan slowly closed'}, {'start': '20539.760', 'end': '20544.400', 'text': 'the door, she softly explained to Hiu.'}, {'start': '20542.080', 'end': '20546.718', 'text': 'Grandpa Muo is the former leader of Kaz'}, {'start': '20544.400', 'end': '20549.280', 'text': 'gym and also my mentor. Only then did'}, {'start': '20546.718', 'end': '20550.878', 'text': "Hiu realize the old man's significance."}, {'start': '20549.280', 'end': '20552.638', 'text': 'Instinctively glancing back at the'}, {'start': '20550.878', 'end': '20554.878', 'text': 'antique wooden door. His impression of'}, {'start': '20552.638', 'end': '20556.958', 'text': 'the frail elder shifted entirely.'}, {'start': '20554.878', 'end': '20558.638', 'text': 'Afterward, Duan led Heiu toward another'}, {'start': '20556.958', 'end': '20561.120', 'text': 'teaching building. Along the way,'}, {'start': '20558.638', 'end': '20563.040', 'text': 'students greeted Duan warmly. Our school'}, {'start': '20561.120', 'end': '20565.280', 'text': 'students are divided into three levels.'}, {'start': '20563.040', 'end': '20567.280', 'text': 'Junior, intermediate, and advanced.'}, {'start': '20565.280', 'end': '20569.520', 'text': 'Generally, they enroll at 16 and'}, {'start': '20567.280', 'end': '20571.440', 'text': 'graduate by 19, ready to participate in'}, {'start': '20569.520', 'end': '20573.520', 'text': 'the league conference. The uniforms you'}, {'start': '20571.440', 'end': '20575.600', 'text': 'see, white, gray, and black represent'}, {'start': '20573.520', 'end': '20577.280', 'text': 'the three levels. Of course, there are'}, {'start': '20575.600', 'end': '20579.680', 'text': 'some less gifted students who repeat'}, {'start': '20577.280', 'end': '20581.600', 'text': 'grades. Dwan patiently explained various'}, {'start': '20579.680', 'end': '20583.120', 'text': "details about the school to HU. You'll"}, {'start': '20581.600', 'end': '20584.878', 'text': 'be serving as a temporary breeding'}, {'start': '20583.120', 'end': '20586.400', 'text': 'instructor, primarily focusing on'}, {'start': '20584.878', 'end': '20588.400', 'text': 'teaching the care and development of'}, {'start': '20586.400', 'end': '20590.400', 'text': 'Pokemon. As they arrived in front of a'}, {'start': '20588.400', 'end': '20592.798', 'text': 'finely furnished classroom, Dwan gave'}, {'start': '20590.400', 'end': '20594.400', 'text': 'Heyu one final reminder. Heyu casually'}, {'start': '20592.798', 'end': '20596.080', 'text': 'took a student roster and glanced'}, {'start': '20594.400', 'end': '20598.000', 'text': 'through it, noticing that the number of'}, {'start': '20596.080', 'end': '20600.080', 'text': 'students was pitifully small, only a'}, {'start': '20598.000', 'end': '20602.320', 'text': 'dozen or so. The trainer academy still'}, {'start': '20600.080', 'end': '20603.920', 'text': 'adhered to an elite education model.'}, {'start': '20602.320', 'end': '20606.400', 'text': 'Standing beneath the correct classroom'}, {'start': '20603.920', 'end': '20607.920', 'text': 'sign, he adjusted his emotions, silently'}, {'start': '20606.400', 'end': '20609.680', 'text': 'reflecting on the fact that some of the'}, {'start': '20607.920', 'end': '20611.600', 'text': 'students here were even a year older'}, {'start': '20609.680', 'end': '20613.360', 'text': 'than him. Yet now he was tasked with'}, {'start': '20611.600', 'end': '20615.200', 'text': 'teaching them. The feeling was complex'}, {'start': '20613.360', 'end': '20617.280', 'text': 'and hard to describe. With a mix of'}, {'start': '20615.200', 'end': '20619.280', 'text': 'anticipation and nervousness, he pushed'}, {'start': '20617.280', 'end': '20621.280', 'text': 'the door open. Instantly, a dozen'}, {'start': '20619.280', 'end': '20623.360', 'text': 'curious gazes turned toward him. Without'}, {'start': '20621.280', 'end': '20625.120', 'text': 'showing any reaction, he quickly counted'}, {'start': '20623.360', 'end': '20628.000', 'text': 'the students, then offered a gentle'}, {'start': '20625.120', 'end': '20629.680', 'text': 'smile and said slowly, "Hello, everyone.'}, {'start': '20628.000', 'end': '20631.200', 'text': "Starting today, he'll be your temporary"}, {'start': '20629.680', 'end': '20632.798', 'text': 'instructor for the cultivation class'}, {'start': '20631.200', 'end': '20634.558', 'text': 'this week." As soon as he finished'}, {'start': '20632.798', 'end': '20636.080', 'text': 'speaking, someone raised their hand.'}, {'start': '20634.558', 'end': '20637.840', 'text': 'Hey, you focused on the student and'}, {'start': '20636.080', 'end': '20639.680', 'text': 'found them vaguely familiar. After'}, {'start': '20637.840', 'end': '20641.360', 'text': 'thinking for a moment, he remembered it'}, {'start': '20639.680', 'end': '20643.600', 'text': 'was the same student who had taunted him'}, {'start': '20641.360', 'end': '20645.680', 'text': 'repeatedly during his battle with Duwan.'}, {'start': '20643.600', 'end': '20647.440', 'text': 'This student named Fong Chun had a'}, {'start': '20645.680', 'end': '20649.680', 'text': 'notable background. Maintaining a'}, {'start': '20647.440', 'end': '20651.920', 'text': 'composed demeanor, Hiu signaled for Fong'}, {'start': '20649.680', 'end': '20654.000', 'text': 'Chun to speak. Teacher, how old are you?'}, {'start': '20651.920', 'end': '20656.400', 'text': 'Function asked, his face full of doubt.'}, {'start': '20654.000', 'end': '20658.878', 'text': 'I just turned 17 not long ago, hey'}, {'start': '20656.400', 'end': '20660.718', 'text': 'replied, his smile unwavering. However,'}, {'start': '20658.878', 'end': '20662.160', 'text': 'his words caused a stir among the dozen'}, {'start': '20660.718', 'end': '20664.080', 'text': 'students who all looked at their'}, {'start': '20662.160', 'end': '20666.160', 'text': 'teacher, surprised by how close in age'}, {'start': '20664.080', 'end': '20667.600', 'text': 'he was to them. Really, teacher? You'}, {'start': '20666.160', 'end': '20669.760', 'text': "look very young. Are you sure you're"}, {'start': '20667.600', 'end': '20671.600', 'text': 'qualified to teach us? Function asked,'}, {'start': '20669.760', 'end': '20673.520', 'text': 'his tone dripping with skepticism and'}, {'start': '20671.600', 'end': '20675.280', 'text': 'provocation. Hey Ya<unk>s eyes narrowed'}, {'start': '20673.520', 'end': '20677.360', 'text': 'slightly as he observed the troublesome'}, {'start': '20675.280', 'end': '20679.440', 'text': 'student. A fleeting sense of hostility'}, {'start': '20677.360', 'end': '20681.360', 'text': 'arose within him. Though to outsiders,'}, {'start': '20679.440', 'end': '20683.280', 'text': 'he appeared to be a kind, talented'}, {'start': '20681.360', 'end': '20684.798', 'text': 'cultivation expert. Hey, you had never'}, {'start': '20683.280', 'end': '20686.400', 'text': 'forgotten his true root. She was a'}, {'start': '20684.798', 'end': '20688.480', 'text': 'pirate, a profession that had left'}, {'start': '20686.400', 'end': '20690.240', 'text': 'countless bodies buried beneath the sea.'}, {'start': '20688.480', 'end': '20692.080', 'text': 'Navigating the path of the alliance was'}, {'start': '20690.240', 'end': '20694.160', 'text': 'troublesome with all its restrictions'}, {'start': '20692.080', 'end': '20696.000', 'text': 'and constraints. If this were the open'}, {'start': '20694.160', 'end': '20698.400', 'text': 'sea, Fong Chun would already be dealt'}, {'start': '20696.000', 'end': '20700.718', 'text': 'with. Hey suppressed his rising anger,'}, {'start': '20698.400', 'end': '20702.878', 'text': 'maintaining his calm, smiling facade.'}, {'start': '20700.718', 'end': '20704.558', 'text': 'The other students, sensing the tension,'}, {'start': '20702.878', 'end': '20706.638', 'text': 'eagerly awaited how this young teacher'}, {'start': '20704.558', 'end': '20708.320', 'text': 'would handle the situation. Heyu slowly'}, {'start': '20706.638', 'end': '20710.320', 'text': 'stepped off the podium, walking toward'}, {'start': '20708.320', 'end': '20712.080', 'text': 'Fong Chun. Picking up a rolledup book'}, {'start': '20710.320', 'end': '20713.920', 'text': 'from the desk, he unceremoniously'}, {'start': '20712.080', 'end': '20716.638', 'text': "smacked it against Fongchen's forehead"}, {'start': '20713.920', 'end': '20718.718', 'text': 'with a resounding thop. You, Fong began'}, {'start': '20716.638', 'end': '20720.798', 'text': 'to shout, but hey, you cut him off. Next'}, {'start': '20718.718', 'end': '20722.638', 'text': 'time, address your teacher with respect.'}, {'start': '20720.798', 'end': '20724.400', 'text': "That's the most basic courtesy owed to"}, {'start': '20722.638', 'end': '20726.400', 'text': 'someone who imparts knowledge to you.'}, {'start': '20724.400', 'end': '20728.160', 'text': 'Fong Chan, a privileged heir of his'}, {'start': '20726.400', 'end': '20729.840', 'text': 'family, had always been fearless in'}, {'start': '20728.160', 'end': '20731.360', 'text': 'school, with even the teachers showing'}, {'start': '20729.840', 'end': '20733.120', 'text': 'him difference. He had never been'}, {'start': '20731.360', 'end': '20735.040', 'text': 'treated like this before. How dare a'}, {'start': '20733.120', 'end': '20736.638', 'text': 'mere trainer disrespect me? Let me tell'}, {'start': '20735.040', 'end': '20739.280', 'text': 'you, my family, before he could finish'}, {'start': '20736.638', 'end': '20741.360', 'text': "his sentence, Heya's icy gaze swept over"}, {'start': '20739.280', 'end': '20743.600', 'text': 'him, silencing him instantly and making'}, {'start': '20741.360', 'end': '20745.360', 'text': 'the hairs on his body stand on end. Hey,'}, {'start': '20743.600', 'end': '20747.920', 'text': "Ya's pirate background had instilled in"}, {'start': '20745.360', 'end': '20749.280', 'text': 'him a natural ferocity and ruthlessness.'}, {'start': '20747.920', 'end': '20751.600', 'text': 'Though these traits were normally'}, {'start': '20749.280', 'end': '20753.120', 'text': 'concealed, once unleashed, they were far'}, {'start': '20751.600', 'end': '20755.280', 'text': 'beyond what these pampered heirs could'}, {'start': '20753.120', 'end': '20757.120', 'text': 'endure. After giving Fong Chan a small'}, {'start': '20755.280', 'end': '20759.120', 'text': 'lesson, hey you calmly returned to the'}, {'start': '20757.120', 'end': '20761.040', 'text': 'podium. Picking up a marker, he wrote'}, {'start': '20759.120', 'end': '20763.040', 'text': 'two large characters on the board. Hey'}, {'start': '20761.040', 'end': '20764.878', 'text': 'you, this is my name. I am a junior'}, {'start': '20763.040', 'end': '20766.320', 'text': 'cultivation expert and I am more than'}, {'start': '20764.878', 'end': '20767.920', 'text': 'capable of teaching you the skills you'}, {'start': '20766.320', 'end': '20770.240', 'text': 'need. His words left the students'}, {'start': '20767.920', 'end': '20772.000', 'text': 'wideeyed in shock. Among them were heirs'}, {'start': '20770.240', 'end': '20774.080', 'text': 'of prominent local families and others'}, {'start': '20772.000', 'end': '20775.840', 'text': 'from different regions or cities. Many'}, {'start': '20774.080', 'end': '20777.360', 'text': 'had recently received orders from their'}, {'start': '20775.840', 'end': '20779.600', 'text': 'families to build connections with a'}, {'start': '20777.360', 'end': '20781.280', 'text': 'cultivation expert named Hiu. There had'}, {'start': '20779.600', 'end': '20782.718', 'text': 'been rumors of a prodigy who had passed'}, {'start': '20781.280', 'end': '20784.878', 'text': 'the junior cultivation expert'}, {'start': '20782.718', 'end': '20786.320', 'text': 'certification at just 17 years old.'}, {'start': '20784.878', 'end': '20788.160', 'text': 'Little did they expect that the famed'}, {'start': '20786.320', 'end': '20790.320', 'text': 'Hiu was the unassuming young man'}, {'start': '20788.160', 'end': '20792.558', 'text': 'standing before them. No, not just a'}, {'start': '20790.320', 'end': '20795.040', 'text': 'peer, but now their teacher. Everyone'}, {'start': '20792.558', 'end': '20797.040', 'text': 'was dumbfounded, especially Fun Chun. In'}, {'start': '20795.040', 'end': '20798.638', 'text': 'his eyes, Hiu had merely been a pretty'}, {'start': '20797.040', 'end': '20800.958', 'text': 'boy who relied on tricks to defeat'}, {'start': '20798.638', 'end': '20802.718', 'text': "Teacher Duan. But to everyone's shock,"}, {'start': '20800.958', 'end': '20804.798', 'text': 'Hiu turned out to be the much discussed'}, {'start': '20802.718', 'end': '20806.718', 'text': 'genius breeder. Functions family had'}, {'start': '20804.798', 'end': '20809.120', 'text': 'even sent word urging him to find an'}, {'start': '20806.718', 'end': '20810.878', 'text': 'opportunity to win Hiou over. His face'}, {'start': '20809.120', 'end': '20812.638', 'text': 'turned pale as he slumped into his chair'}, {'start': '20810.878', 'end': '20814.240', 'text': 'in a days. Although he came from a'}, {'start': '20812.638', 'end': '20815.920', 'text': 'prominent family which had produced'}, {'start': '20814.240', 'end': '20817.840', 'text': 'Bonnie, one of the elite four in the'}, {'start': '20815.920', 'end': '20819.680', 'text': 'Hoen region, he himself was from a'}, {'start': '20817.840', 'end': '20820.878', 'text': 'branch of the family. Otherwise, he'}, {'start': '20819.680', 'end': '20822.400', 'text': "wouldn't have ended up at a trainer"}, {'start': '20820.878', 'end': '20823.920', 'text': "school who wouldn't prefer to stay at"}, {'start': '20822.400', 'end': '20826.160', 'text': 'the family headquarters and enjoy'}, {'start': '20823.920', 'end': '20828.320', 'text': 'abundant resources if given the choice.'}, {'start': '20826.160', 'end': '20829.840', 'text': "At that moment, Fong Chin's mind raced"}, {'start': '20828.320', 'end': '20831.520', 'text': 'as he contemplated how to face his'}, {'start': '20829.840', 'end': '20833.440', 'text': 'family upon returning. While the family'}, {'start': '20831.520', 'end': '20835.520', 'text': 'was bound by ties of blood and could'}, {'start': '20833.440', 'end': '20837.600', 'text': 'unite in critical moments, it was also'}, {'start': '20835.520', 'end': '20839.840', 'text': 'governed by strict rules and traditions.'}, {'start': '20837.600', 'end': '20841.200', 'text': 'Cold sweat trickled down his face and he'}, {'start': '20839.840', 'end': '20842.798', 'text': "couldn't shake off the memory of the"}, {'start': '20841.200', 'end': '20844.558', 'text': 'look Hey you had given him earlier a'}, {'start': '20842.798', 'end': '20847.120', 'text': 'dangerous glint in his eyes that Fong'}, {'start': '20844.558', 'end': '20849.280', 'text': 'Chun had never encountered before. Heyu,'}, {'start': '20847.120', 'end': '20851.520', 'text': "however, paid no attention to Fongchen's"}, {'start': '20849.280', 'end': '20853.360', 'text': 'reaction. He calmly opened the textbook,'}, {'start': '20851.520', 'end': '20855.280', 'text': 'skimmed through it, and decided to begin'}, {'start': '20853.360', 'end': '20856.878', 'text': "the lesson. Today, we'll be discussing"}, {'start': '20855.280', 'end': '20858.878', 'text': 'the origins and development of poke'}, {'start': '20856.878', 'end': '20860.400', 'text': 'blocks. he announced as he delved into'}, {'start': '20858.878', 'end': '20862.320', 'text': 'the topic. He brought up the profession'}, {'start': '20860.400', 'end': '20864.558', 'text': 'of breeders, explaining that this role'}, {'start': '20862.320', 'end': '20866.160', 'text': "hadn't existed many years ago. Heyu"}, {'start': '20864.558', 'end': '20867.920', 'text': 'began teaching the class and at some'}, {'start': '20866.160', 'end': '20869.440', 'text': 'point he casually took out his junior'}, {'start': '20867.920', 'end': '20871.600', 'text': 'breeder badge and pinned it to his'}, {'start': '20869.440', 'end': '20873.520', 'text': 'chest. This small act immediately drew'}, {'start': '20871.600', 'end': '20874.958', 'text': 'envious and astonished gazes from the'}, {'start': '20873.520', 'end': '20876.480', 'text': 'students. While most of them could'}, {'start': '20874.958', 'end': '20878.320', 'text': 'expect to do reasonably well after'}, {'start': '20876.480', 'end': '20880.160', 'text': 'graduation, being compared to a junior'}, {'start': '20878.320', 'end': '20881.600', 'text': 'breeder was a different story. Many of'}, {'start': '20880.160', 'end': '20883.440', 'text': 'them were well aware that they were just'}, {'start': '20881.600', 'end': '20885.040', 'text': 'coasting through school. Heyu explained'}, {'start': '20883.440', 'end': '20887.120', 'text': "that a breeders's responsibilities were"}, {'start': '20885.040', 'end': '20888.958', 'text': 'extensive. Beyond creating customized'}, {'start': '20887.120', 'end': '20890.638', 'text': 'training plans for different Pokemon and'}, {'start': '20888.958', 'end': '20892.400', 'text': 'crafting specialized poke blocks,'}, {'start': '20890.638', 'end': '20894.558', 'text': 'breeders also needed to learn basic'}, {'start': '20892.400', 'end': '20896.400', 'text': 'medical care, Pokemon physiology, and'}, {'start': '20894.558', 'end': '20898.160', 'text': 'massage techniques. The fundamental'}, {'start': '20896.400', 'end': '20900.160', 'text': 'ingredient for poke block production was'}, {'start': '20898.160', 'end': '20902.000', 'text': 'berries, and berry cultivation itself'}, {'start': '20900.160', 'end': '20903.680', 'text': 'was a complex discipline. Depending on'}, {'start': '20902.000', 'end': '20905.680', 'text': 'the soil type and temperature, berries'}, {'start': '20903.680', 'end': '20907.760', 'text': 'could vary in color and effectiveness.'}, {'start': '20905.680', 'end': '20909.680', 'text': 'For instance, cherry berries with their'}, {'start': '20907.760', 'end': '20911.040', 'text': 'pungent flavor were often used to make'}, {'start': '20909.680', 'end': '20913.120', 'text': 'poke blocks that aid in healing'}, {'start': '20911.040', 'end': '20914.638', 'text': 'injuries. While citrus berries, known'}, {'start': '20913.120', 'end': '20916.718', 'text': 'for their refreshing taste, were'}, {'start': '20914.638', 'end': '20918.638', 'text': 'commonly used to restore stamina. After'}, {'start': '20916.718', 'end': '20920.240', 'text': 'speaking at length, hey throat became'}, {'start': '20918.638', 'end': '20922.000', 'text': 'dry. He walked over to the water'}, {'start': '20920.240', 'end': '20924.160', 'text': 'dispenser, poured himself a cup of'}, {'start': '20922.000', 'end': '20926.400', 'text': 'water, and took a sip. To his surprise,'}, {'start': '20924.160', 'end': '20928.240', 'text': 'the water had a subtly sweet taste. Upon'}, {'start': '20926.400', 'end': '20929.680', 'text': 'closer inspection, he realized it must'}, {'start': '20928.240', 'end': '20931.680', 'text': 'have been infused with some kind of'}, {'start': '20929.680', 'end': '20933.360', 'text': "nutrient solution. He couldn't help but"}, {'start': '20931.680', 'end': '20934.638', 'text': 'marvel at the affluence of the trainer'}, {'start': '20933.360', 'end': '20936.958', 'text': 'school. Even the communal water'}, {'start': '20934.638', 'end': '20938.558', 'text': 'dispenser was extraordinary. Ahem. Hey,'}, {'start': '20936.958', 'end': '20940.000', 'text': 'you cleared his throat. Your assignment'}, {'start': '20938.558', 'end': '20941.680', 'text': 'for today is to write a paper on'}, {'start': '20940.000', 'end': '20943.920', 'text': 'berries. It can cover topics like'}, {'start': '20941.680', 'end': '20945.600', 'text': 'cultivation, usage, or even interesting'}, {'start': '20943.920', 'end': '20947.280', 'text': 'historical facts and anecdotes about'}, {'start': '20945.600', 'end': '20948.878', 'text': 'berries. Submit it to me before'}, {'start': '20947.280', 'end': '20950.798', 'text': "tomorrow's class and he'll provide"}, {'start': '20948.878', 'end': '20952.718', 'text': 'feedback during the lesson. With that,'}, {'start': '20950.798', 'end': '20954.558', 'text': 'he closed the textbook on his desk and'}, {'start': '20952.718', 'end': '20956.480', 'text': 'left the classroom. As soon as he walked'}, {'start': '20954.558', 'end': '20958.558', 'text': 'out, the room erupted into lively'}, {'start': '20956.480', 'end': '20960.558', 'text': 'chatter. It was obvious to everyone that'}, {'start': '20958.558', 'end': '20962.240', 'text': 'the news of the genius breeder Hey you'}, {'start': '20960.558', 'end': '20964.320', 'text': 'serving as a temporary teacher at their'}, {'start': '20962.240', 'end': '20966.320', 'text': 'school would soon spread like wildfire.'}, {'start': '20964.320', 'end': '20968.000', 'text': 'Hirohane walked down the school hallway'}, {'start': '20966.320', 'end': '20970.320', 'text': 'clutching a message from Joey Chun in'}, {'start': '20968.000', 'end': '20971.920', 'text': 'his hand. Feeling a sense of relief. So'}, {'start': '20970.320', 'end': '20973.760', 'text': 'Function was indeed digging his own'}, {'start': '20971.920', 'end': '20976.080', 'text': 'grave just a marginal figure in his'}, {'start': '20973.760', 'end': '20978.160', 'text': 'family not someone of importance. If the'}, {'start': '20976.080', 'end': '20979.600', 'text': 'opportunity presented itself, Kirohane'}, {'start': '20978.160', 'end': '20981.760', 'text': 'thought he could plan something against'}, {'start': '20979.600', 'end': '20983.680', 'text': 'him. The reason Kiraohane dared to act'}, {'start': '20981.760', 'end': '20985.920', 'text': 'so confidently in front of these second'}, {'start': '20983.680', 'end': '20987.840', 'text': 'generation elites was first the support'}, {'start': '20985.920', 'end': '20989.840', 'text': 'of the Joey family and the orange flower'}, {'start': '20987.840', 'end': '20991.520', 'text': 'dojo behind him. Secondly, he had'}, {'start': '20989.840', 'end': '20993.360', 'text': 'recently earned the title of a genius'}, {'start': '20991.520', 'end': '20995.200', 'text': 'breeder and even master fagging, the'}, {'start': '20993.360', 'end': '20997.520', 'text': 'head of the breeders association in Kass'}, {'start': '20995.200', 'end': '20999.760', 'text': 'City often contacted him. This sense of'}, {'start': '20997.520', 'end': '21001.360', 'text': 'connection filled Kirohane with joy. For'}, {'start': '20999.760', 'end': '21003.440', 'text': 'the first time in this world, he felt'}, {'start': '21001.360', 'end': '21005.120', 'text': 'like he had a solid foothold. No longer'}, {'start': '21003.440', 'end': '21006.958', 'text': 'was he the smalltime pirate that anyone'}, {'start': '21005.120', 'end': '21008.798', 'text': 'could push around. He strolled into the'}, {'start': '21006.958', 'end': '21010.718', 'text': "cafeteria. Though it wasn't crowded,"}, {'start': '21008.798', 'end': '21012.638', 'text': 'Hirohane chose a private booth on the'}, {'start': '21010.718', 'end': '21014.400', 'text': 'second floor. After all, it was part of'}, {'start': '21012.638', 'end': '21016.080', 'text': 'the perks he was entitled to not make'}, {'start': '21014.400', 'end': '21018.080', 'text': 'use of it. He ordered a few of his'}, {'start': '21016.080', 'end': '21019.840', 'text': 'favorite dishes. Panciered scallops,'}, {'start': '21018.080', 'end': '21022.000', 'text': 'mushroom vermicelli casserole, and'}, {'start': '21019.840', 'end': '21023.920', 'text': 'steamed slowpoke tail. He had to admit'}, {'start': '21022.000', 'end': '21025.600', 'text': 'the food was excellent. After finishing'}, {'start': '21023.920', 'end': '21027.280', 'text': 'his lunch, Hirohane headed to the'}, {'start': '21025.600', 'end': '21029.840', 'text': "school's logistics office to collect his"}, {'start': '21027.280', 'end': '21031.680', 'text': '7-day stipend. 100,000 alliance coins'}, {'start': '21029.840', 'end': '21033.280', 'text': 'sit was quite the side income. If anyone'}, {'start': '21031.680', 'end': '21035.040', 'text': "outside the school found out, they'd"}, {'start': '21033.280', 'end': '21036.718', 'text': 'probably want to kill him. A 100,000'}, {'start': '21035.040', 'end': '21038.558', 'text': 'Alliance coins was equivalent to an'}, {'start': '21036.718', 'end': '21041.280', 'text': "average family's annual income. Yet,"}, {'start': '21038.558', 'end': '21043.040', 'text': 'Kirohane earned it in just 7 days. Such'}, {'start': '21041.280', 'end': '21044.878', 'text': "was the allure of a trainer's academy."}, {'start': '21043.040', 'end': '21046.718', 'text': "Back at his dorm, although it wasn't a"}, {'start': '21044.878', 'end': '21048.638', 'text': 'standalone villa, the single occupancy'}, {'start': '21046.718', 'end': '21050.558', 'text': 'apartment was still quite luxurious.'}, {'start': '21048.638', 'end': '21052.320', 'text': '"Eveie and back," he called out as soon'}, {'start': '21050.558', 'end': '21054.718', 'text': 'as he opened the door. Sure enough,'}, {'start': '21052.320', 'end': '21057.040', 'text': 'within seconds, a shadow darted out and'}, {'start': '21054.718', 'end': '21058.638', 'text': 'leapt into his arms. Little Eevee buried'}, {'start': '21057.040', 'end': '21060.878', 'text': 'its head in his chest, wriggling'}, {'start': '21058.638', 'end': '21062.718', 'text': 'playfully in his embrace. Hirohane'}, {'start': '21060.878', 'end': '21064.718', 'text': 'chuckled and reassured it. "All right,'}, {'start': '21062.718', 'end': '21066.558', 'text': 'all right, Eevee. Staying home must been'}, {'start': '21064.718', 'end': '21068.160', 'text': 'boring, huh? After some effort, he'}, {'start': '21066.558', 'end': '21070.320', 'text': 'finally managed to calm it down. There'}, {'start': '21068.160', 'end': '21072.480', 'text': 'was no denying that Eevee was incredibly'}, {'start': '21070.320', 'end': '21074.160', 'text': 'endearing so much so that Kirohane had'}, {'start': '21072.480', 'end': '21076.240', 'text': 'once considered keeping it as a pet'}, {'start': '21074.160', 'end': '21078.240', 'text': 'rather than a battle Pokémon. However,'}, {'start': '21076.240', 'end': '21079.920', 'text': "he quickly dismissed the idea. Let's try"}, {'start': '21078.240', 'end': '21081.600', 'text': 'making a new type of poke block today.'}, {'start': '21079.920', 'end': '21083.280', 'text': 'This one will do barrier defense poke'}, {'start': '21081.600', 'end': '21085.360', 'text': "blocks, which can enhance a Pokémon's"}, {'start': '21083.280', 'end': '21087.360', 'text': 'outer shell defense. Without delay,'}, {'start': '21085.360', 'end': '21088.718', 'text': 'Hirohane pulled out a compact poke'}, {'start': '21087.360', 'end': '21090.638', 'text': 'blockmaking machine from his spatial'}, {'start': '21088.718', 'end': '21092.400', 'text': 'backpack. As for the one gifted to him'}, {'start': '21090.638', 'end': '21094.320', 'text': 'by Madame Meta, it had long been'}, {'start': '21092.400', 'end': '21096.080', 'text': "relegated to a corner. He hadn't thrown"}, {'start': '21094.320', 'end': '21098.080', 'text': 'it away, but it was merely kept as a'}, {'start': '21096.080', 'end': '21099.600', 'text': 'keepsake. The machine he was using now'}, {'start': '21098.080', 'end': '21101.200', 'text': 'was purchased from within the Breeders'}, {'start': '21099.600', 'end': '21102.878', 'text': 'Guild. It was more compact,'}, {'start': '21101.200', 'end': '21104.638', 'text': 'userfriendly, and came with additional'}, {'start': '21102.878', 'end': '21106.558', 'text': 'automated features, saving him from'}, {'start': '21104.638', 'end': '21108.958', 'text': 'having to do everything manually. As'}, {'start': '21106.558', 'end': '21111.440', 'text': 'night fell, low rumbling sounds emanated'}, {'start': '21108.958', 'end': '21113.520', 'text': "from Kira's room, gradually fading into"}, {'start': '21111.440', 'end': '21115.440', 'text': 'silence. After a while, he opened the'}, {'start': '21113.520', 'end': '21117.520', 'text': 'door, holding a storage box filled with'}, {'start': '21115.440', 'end': '21118.878', 'text': 'newly made barrier defense poke blocks.'}, {'start': '21117.520', 'end': '21120.958', 'text': 'These could be used to enhance the'}, {'start': '21118.878', 'end': '21123.040', 'text': "toughness of a Pokemon's outer shell."}, {'start': '21120.958', 'end': '21125.120', 'text': 'Meanwhile, in the corner of the room, a'}, {'start': '21123.040', 'end': '21126.878', 'text': 'pile of failed materials lay discarded.'}, {'start': '21125.120', 'end': '21128.558', 'text': 'In the following days, Hirohane'}, {'start': '21126.878', 'end': '21130.400', 'text': 'continued teaching the trainees at the'}, {'start': '21128.558', 'end': '21132.080', 'text': 'academy. None of the privileged second'}, {'start': '21130.400', 'end': '21133.840', 'text': 'generation students dared to provoke'}, {'start': '21132.080', 'end': '21135.440', 'text': 'him. Perhaps the rumors had been blown'}, {'start': '21133.840', 'end': '21137.600', 'text': 'out of proportion tales of him being'}, {'start': '21135.440', 'end': '21139.680', 'text': 'able to determine life or death with a'}, {'start': '21137.600', 'end': '21141.440', 'text': 'single glance or scaring function into'}, {'start': '21139.680', 'end': '21143.440', 'text': 'wetting his pants with just one sentence'}, {'start': '21141.440', 'end': '21145.040', 'text': 'had spread far and wide. Even when he'}, {'start': '21143.440', 'end': '21146.798', 'text': 'walked around the school, the students'}, {'start': '21145.040', 'end': '21149.040', 'text': 'avoided making eye contact with him,'}, {'start': '21146.798', 'end': '21150.558', 'text': 'much to his amusement. Still, it saved'}, {'start': '21149.040', 'end': '21152.160', 'text': 'him a great deal of trouble. Had no'}, {'start': '21150.558', 'end': '21154.320', 'text': 'interest in being dragged into any'}, {'start': '21152.160', 'end': '21156.878', 'text': 'clichéed campus drama. Hey, you recently'}, {'start': '21154.320', 'end': '21158.878', 'text': 'went bankrupt. Sigh. The more Pokémon he'}, {'start': '21156.878', 'end': '21160.558', 'text': 'had, the more resources they consumed.'}, {'start': '21158.878', 'end': '21162.320', 'text': 'He also had to purchase a large amount'}, {'start': '21160.558', 'end': '21164.718', 'text': 'of materials to practice making energy'}, {'start': '21162.320', 'end': '21166.878', 'text': 'cubes. With less than 100,000 alliance'}, {'start': '21164.718', 'end': '21168.320', 'text': 'coins left in his account, Heyu began to'}, {'start': '21166.878', 'end': '21170.400', 'text': 'consider whether it was time to sell a'}, {'start': '21168.320', 'end': '21172.480', 'text': 'batch of energy cubes. As the number of'}, {'start': '21170.400', 'end': '21174.160', 'text': 'Pokémon grew, so did the expenses. His'}, {'start': '21172.480', 'end': '21175.600', 'text': 'bills were filled with various costs for'}, {'start': '21174.160', 'end': '21177.840', 'text': 'their needs. Training weights for the'}, {'start': '21175.600', 'end': '21179.200', 'text': 'Merkro, sandbags for the Croant, and an'}, {'start': '21177.840', 'end': '21180.718', 'text': 'automatic small pool setup for the'}, {'start': '21179.200', 'end': '21182.798', 'text': 'Sharpedo. 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Hey, you carefully organized'}, {'start': '21200.558', 'end': '21204.958', 'text': 'all the energy cubes into elegant boxes'}, {'start': '21202.638', 'end': '21206.558', 'text': 'and muttered to himself, this time I'}, {'start': '21204.958', 'end': '21208.240', 'text': "shouldn't sell them on the black market."}, {'start': '21206.558', 'end': '21209.840', 'text': 'ID better head to some shops or the'}, {'start': '21208.240', 'end': '21211.840', 'text': 'Breeders Guild. Although the black'}, {'start': '21209.840', 'end': '21213.040', 'text': 'market offered higher prices, frequent'}, {'start': '21211.840', 'end': '21215.360', 'text': 'transactions, there were not a'}, {'start': '21213.040', 'end': '21217.040', 'text': "sustainable solution. Currently, hey's"}, {'start': '21215.360', 'end': '21219.120', 'text': 'primary income came from investments by'}, {'start': '21217.040', 'end': '21220.558', 'text': 'the Rusboro Gym and the Joy family. 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Entering a lively'}, {'start': '21239.760', 'end': '21243.280', 'text': 'department store, Heyu immediately'}, {'start': '21241.600', 'end': '21245.600', 'text': 'noticed a prominent shop on the first'}, {'start': '21243.280', 'end': '21247.600', 'text': 'floor. With its blue exterior and a sign'}, {'start': '21245.600', 'end': '21249.520', 'text': 'featuring a Pokeball, it stood out among'}, {'start': '21247.600', 'end': '21251.440', 'text': 'the rest. Watching the bustling crowds'}, {'start': '21249.520', 'end': '21253.600', 'text': "inside the building, Heyu couldn't help"}, {'start': '21251.440', 'end': '21255.680', 'text': 'but sigh. The owner of this place must'}, {'start': '21253.600', 'end': '21257.680', 'text': 'be making a fortune. A small wave of'}, {'start': '21255.680', 'end': '21259.200', 'text': 'envy rose in his heart. Heyu walked'}, {'start': '21257.680', 'end': '21261.520', 'text': 'toward the shop, and as he approached'}, {'start': '21259.200', 'end': '21263.360', 'text': 'the door, it slid open automatically.'}, {'start': '21261.520', 'end': '21265.840', 'text': 'The prosperity of Rusboro City was'}, {'start': '21263.360', 'end': '21267.360', 'text': 'evident in every aspect of daily life.'}, {'start': '21265.840', 'end': '21269.280', 'text': 'Upon entering, he found the shop'}, {'start': '21267.360', 'end': '21271.440', 'text': 'relatively quiet with only a few'}, {'start': '21269.280', 'end': '21273.120', 'text': 'uniformed staff arranging merchandise.'}, {'start': '21271.440', 'end': '21274.958', 'text': 'The shelves were filled with an array of'}, {'start': '21273.120', 'end': '21276.718', 'text': 'dazzling items, and hey, you noticed the'}, {'start': '21274.958', 'end': '21278.798', 'text': 'latest sweet balls released by Devon'}, {'start': '21276.718', 'end': '21280.160', 'text': 'Corporation. At that moment, a staff'}, {'start': '21278.798', 'end': '21281.840', 'text': 'member approached him, offering'}, {'start': '21280.160', 'end': '21283.680', 'text': 'assistance. But hey, you politely'}, {'start': '21281.840', 'end': '21285.440', 'text': 'declined, explaining that he was just'}, {'start': '21283.680', 'end': '21287.280', 'text': 'browsing and not in a rush to sell his'}, {'start': '21285.440', 'end': '21288.958', 'text': 'energy cubes. He wandered through the'}, {'start': '21287.280', 'end': '21290.558', 'text': 'shop, familiarizing himself with the'}, {'start': '21288.958', 'end': '21292.320', 'text': 'variety of products and getting a sense'}, {'start': '21290.558', 'end': '21294.638', 'text': 'of the general prices and market trends'}, {'start': '21292.320', 'end': '21296.000', 'text': 'for energy cubes. Finally, he approached'}, {'start': '21294.638', 'end': '21297.920', 'text': 'the counter and spoke to the staff'}, {'start': '21296.000', 'end': '21299.520', 'text': "member on duty. I'm a breeder. Would"}, {'start': '21297.920', 'end': '21301.600', 'text': 'your store be interested in purchasing'}, {'start': '21299.520', 'end': '21303.200', 'text': 'energy cubes? Hey, you took out a badge'}, {'start': '21301.600', 'end': '21304.558', 'text': 'representing his status as a junior'}, {'start': '21303.200', 'end': '21306.798', 'text': 'breeder and showed it to the staff'}, {'start': '21304.558', 'end': '21308.480', 'text': 'member. However, an ordinary staff'}, {'start': '21306.798', 'end': '21310.000', 'text': "member couldn't make such a decision, so"}, {'start': '21308.480', 'end': '21312.320', 'text': "they immediately called for the store's"}, {'start': '21310.000', 'end': '21313.920', 'text': 'owner. A tall, thin man with a bushy'}, {'start': '21312.320', 'end': '21316.160', 'text': 'beard walked over and greeted him'}, {'start': '21313.920', 'end': '21317.840', 'text': 'warmly. "Thank you, esteemed breeder,'}, {'start': '21316.160', 'end': '21319.440', 'text': 'for trusting our store. Would you mind'}, {'start': '21317.840', 'end': '21321.680', 'text': 'if I called for an appraiser?" "Hey,"'}, {'start': '21319.440', 'end': '21323.680', 'text': 'you nodded in agreement. Shortly after,'}, {'start': '21321.680', 'end': '21325.440', 'text': 'an elderly man wearing reading glasses'}, {'start': '21323.680', 'end': '21327.280', 'text': 'entered the shop, appearing to be a'}, {'start': '21325.440', 'end': '21329.120', 'text': 'professional appraiser. "These energy'}, {'start': '21327.280', 'end': '21331.440', 'text': 'cubes are flawless, brimming with'}, {'start': '21329.120', 'end': '21333.280', 'text': 'energy, and boasting a smooth, lustrous'}, {'start': '21331.440', 'end': '21335.120', 'text': 'finish. The person who crafted this'}, {'start': '21333.280', 'end': '21337.120', 'text': 'batch is undoubtedly among the best of'}, {'start': '21335.120', 'end': '21338.638', 'text': "the junior breeders. The elderly man's"}, {'start': '21337.120', 'end': '21340.718', 'text': 'sharp eyes revealed a trace of'}, {'start': '21338.638', 'end': '21343.040', 'text': 'admiration as he slowly put down the'}, {'start': '21340.718', 'end': '21345.040', 'text': 'appraisal tool and spoke. Upon hearing'}, {'start': '21343.040', 'end': '21346.798', 'text': 'this, the shopkeeper standing nearby had'}, {'start': '21345.040', 'end': '21349.040', 'text': 'no further doubts and began discussing'}, {'start': '21346.798', 'end': '21350.798', 'text': 'the price with Hiu. All right, 1.4'}, {'start': '21349.040', 'end': '21352.718', 'text': "million it is. They'll also make some"}, {'start': '21350.798', 'end': '21355.360', 'text': 'purchases at your store, Hiu stated'}, {'start': '21352.718', 'end': '21357.680', 'text': 'decisively, raising the value of the 1.3'}, {'start': '21355.360', 'end': '21359.280', 'text': 'million worth of goods once more. Deal,'}, {'start': '21357.680', 'end': '21361.200', 'text': 'the shopkeeper agreed through gritted'}, {'start': '21359.280', 'end': '21363.280', 'text': 'teeth. It was a rare opportunity to come'}, {'start': '21361.200', 'end': '21365.040', 'text': 'across such high-quality energy cubes,'}, {'start': '21363.280', 'end': '21366.798', 'text': 'and selling them all would still yield a'}, {'start': '21365.040', 'end': '21368.958', 'text': 'profit. What impressed him most was the'}, {'start': '21366.798', 'end': '21371.280', 'text': 'variety of energy cubes and their unique'}, {'start': '21368.958', 'end': '21373.040', 'text': 'effects. Typically, a breeder would only'}, {'start': '21371.280', 'end': '21375.040', 'text': 'specialize in two to three types of'}, {'start': '21373.040', 'end': '21377.680', 'text': 'energy cubes, allowing them to refine'}, {'start': '21375.040', 'end': '21379.040', 'text': 'their skills. 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Typically, standard items'}, {'start': '21413.040', 'end': '21417.040', 'text': 'provide a boost between five and 15.'}, {'start': '21415.360', 'end': '21419.200', 'text': 'Items with less than a five boost are'}, {'start': '21417.040', 'end': '21421.040', 'text': 'deemed defective, prone to breaking, or'}, {'start': '21419.200', 'end': '21423.280', 'text': 'losing their functionality. 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A few years ago, a news'}, {'start': '21437.200', 'end': '21441.600', 'text': 'story surfaced about an item with only a'}, {'start': '21439.200', 'end': '21443.520', 'text': '0.1 boost that remained intact and'}, {'start': '21441.600', 'end': '21445.120', 'text': 'usable by Pokémon. It was eventually'}, {'start': '21443.520', 'end': '21446.718', 'text': 'purchased by an anonymous wealthy'}, {'start': '21445.120', 'end': '21449.200', 'text': 'collector for an astonishing price'}, {'start': '21446.718', 'end': '21451.520', 'text': 'exceeding tens of millions reportedly as'}, {'start': '21449.200', 'end': '21453.280', 'text': 'a collectible. At the same store, Heyu'}, {'start': '21451.520', 'end': '21454.638', 'text': 'also purchased some basic items,'}, {'start': '21453.280', 'end': '21456.798', 'text': 'including nutritional liquids and'}, {'start': '21454.638', 'end': '21458.718', 'text': 'standard materials, spending nearly 1'}, {'start': '21456.798', 'end': '21460.240', 'text': 'million alliance coins in total. Most of'}, {'start': '21458.718', 'end': '21462.558', 'text': 'the money he had just acquired was'}, {'start': '21460.240', 'end': '21464.798', 'text': 'spent, leaving his account balance below'}, {'start': '21462.558', 'end': '21466.718', 'text': '500,000 once again. Back in his room at'}, {'start': '21464.798', 'end': '21469.120', 'text': 'the Pokemon Center, Heyu released his'}, {'start': '21466.718', 'end': '21471.200', 'text': 'Pokemon one by one. Eevee, unable to'}, {'start': '21469.120', 'end': '21472.958', 'text': "contain its excitement, tugged at Haya's"}, {'start': '21471.200', 'end': '21474.638', 'text': 'pants with its fluffy little paws,'}, {'start': '21472.958', 'end': '21476.798', 'text': 'begging for a taste of the latest flavor'}, {'start': '21474.638', 'end': '21478.958', 'text': 'of Poke Puffs. "All right, all right,'}, {'start': '21476.798', 'end': '21481.200', 'text': 'don\'t rush. Here you go," Hey, you said'}, {'start': '21478.958', 'end': '21482.878', 'text': 'indulgently with a resigned smile, he'}, {'start': '21481.200', 'end': '21484.878', 'text': 'reached into his spatial backpack and'}, {'start': '21482.878', 'end': '21486.638', 'text': 'handed over the treat to Eevee. "These'}, {'start': '21484.878', 'end': '21488.400', 'text': 'freshly prepared Poke Puffs were not'}, {'start': '21486.638', 'end': '21490.718', 'text': 'only edible for humans, but also a'}, {'start': '21488.400', 'end': '21492.160', 'text': 'favorite among Pokémon. However, hey'}, {'start': '21490.718', 'end': '21494.080', 'text': "himself wasn't particularly interested"}, {'start': '21492.160', 'end': '21495.680', 'text': 'in gourmet food. So, most of the poke'}, {'start': '21494.080', 'end': '21497.920', 'text': 'puffs he bought from the bakery were'}, {'start': '21495.680', 'end': '21500.080', 'text': 'specifically for Eevee. After all, even'}, {'start': '21497.920', 'end': '21502.480', 'text': 'the usually aloof Merro knew that Eevee'}, {'start': '21500.080', 'end': '21504.718', 'text': 'was a little glutton. Here, Sharpedo,'}, {'start': '21502.480', 'end': '21506.558', 'text': 'absorb this into your body," Hey said as'}, {'start': '21504.718', 'end': '21508.160', 'text': 'he carefully took out the black glasses.'}, {'start': '21506.558', 'end': '21510.400', 'text': '"Slowly, he moved them closer to'}, {'start': '21508.160', 'end': '21512.240', 'text': 'Sharpedo. As the glasses neared, a'}, {'start': '21510.400', 'end': '21514.000', 'text': 'mysterious energy began to flow.'}, {'start': '21512.240', 'end': '21515.840', 'text': "Sharpto's body seemed to resonate with"}, {'start': '21514.000', 'end': '21517.680', 'text': 'the black glasses, and a faint glow'}, {'start': '21515.840', 'end': '21519.600', 'text': 'appeared. To highest surprise, the'}, {'start': '21517.680', 'end': '21521.680', 'text': 'glasses suddenly slipped out of his hand'}, {'start': '21519.600', 'end': '21523.920', 'text': 'and flew directly toward Sharpedo.'}, {'start': '21521.680', 'end': '21526.240', 'text': 'Opening its jaws, Sharpedo swallowed the'}, {'start': '21523.920', 'end': '21528.240', 'text': 'glasses hole. Startled, hey froze'}, {'start': '21526.240', 'end': '21530.000', 'text': 'momentarily. But fortunately, this'}, {'start': '21528.240', 'end': '21532.400', 'text': 'peculiar way of equipping the item'}, {'start': '21530.000', 'end': '21534.400', 'text': "seemed to work. Soon after, Sharpto's"}, {'start': '21532.400', 'end': '21536.160', 'text': 'body started to tremble slightly, and a'}, {'start': '21534.400', 'end': '21538.000', 'text': 'trace of dark type energy emanated from'}, {'start': '21536.160', 'end': '21540.080', 'text': 'the tips of its sharp teeth. Behind'}, {'start': '21538.000', 'end': '21541.840', 'text': 'Sharpedo, a shadowy image of the black'}, {'start': '21540.080', 'end': '21544.160', 'text': 'glasses appeared. The terror of the'}, {'start': '21541.840', 'end': '21546.240', 'text': 'seas, Sharpedo. On his last day working'}, {'start': '21544.160', 'end': '21548.480', 'text': 'at the school, Hiu walked slowly into'}, {'start': '21546.240', 'end': '21550.558', 'text': 'the classroom. Inside, all the students'}, {'start': '21548.480', 'end': '21552.638', 'text': 'lowered their heads, avoiding his gaze.'}, {'start': '21550.558', 'end': '21554.240', 'text': "A faint smile appeared on Hiu's lips as"}, {'start': '21552.638', 'end': '21556.240', 'text': 'he said softly, "There will be no'}, {'start': '21554.240', 'end': '21558.320', 'text': "training class today. Instead, we'll"}, {'start': '21556.240', 'end': '21560.638', 'text': "attend Miss Dwan's Pokémon battle lesson"}, {'start': '21558.320', 'end': '21562.638', 'text': 'as observers." Coincidentally, today was'}, {'start': '21560.638', 'end': '21564.400', 'text': "the day of Miss Dwan's open class for"}, {'start': '21562.638', 'end': '21566.400', 'text': 'the entire school. With her immense'}, {'start': '21564.400', 'end': '21568.480', 'text': 'popularity, the lesson was bound to be a'}, {'start': '21566.400', 'end': '21570.638', 'text': 'hit. Nearly every class wanted to'}, {'start': '21568.480', 'end': '21572.320', 'text': 'attend, so Heyu decided to save himself'}, {'start': '21570.638', 'end': '21574.240', 'text': 'the trouble and take his dozen students'}, {'start': '21572.320', 'end': '21575.760', 'text': 'along. He was also curious to hear the'}, {'start': '21574.240', 'end': '21578.080', 'text': 'insights of this top tier trainer'}, {'start': '21575.760', 'end': '21579.638', 'text': 'specializing in rocktype Pokémon. Yay!'}, {'start': '21578.080', 'end': '21582.000', 'text': 'The students in the class cheered'}, {'start': '21579.638', 'end': '21583.840', 'text': 'enthusiastically. Leading the way, Peu'}, {'start': '21582.000', 'end': '21585.520', 'text': 'headed toward the spacious battle arena'}, {'start': '21583.840', 'end': '21587.200', 'text': 'located at the southernmost part of the'}, {'start': '21585.520', 'end': '21588.638', 'text': 'school. By the time they arrived,'}, {'start': '21587.200', 'end': '21590.320', 'text': 'hundreds of students had already'}, {'start': '21588.638', 'end': '21592.400', 'text': 'gathered. 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True battles required'}, {'start': '21605.360', 'end': '21608.878', 'text': 'consideration of factors like the'}, {'start': '21606.878', 'end': '21611.120', 'text': 'environment, move matchups, tactical'}, {'start': '21608.878', 'end': '21612.718', 'text': 'combinations, and item selection. On top'}, {'start': '21611.120', 'end': '21614.240', 'text': 'of that, trainers had to factor in'}, {'start': '21612.718', 'end': '21616.080', 'text': 'psychological dynamics, and their'}, {'start': '21614.240', 'end': '21618.160', 'text': 'ability to handle pressure. Pacing'}, {'start': '21616.080', 'end': '21620.080', 'text': 'across the field, Ms. Duan passionately'}, {'start': '21618.160', 'end': '21621.760', 'text': 'imparted her knowledge about battling.'}, {'start': '21620.080', 'end': '21623.440', 'text': 'However, the majority of the students'}, {'start': '21621.760', 'end': '21624.718', 'text': "didn't seem to take it seriously. They"}, {'start': '21623.440', 'end': '21626.320', 'text': 'believed battles were all about'}, {'start': '21624.718', 'end': '21628.400', 'text': 'overwhelming an opponent with higher'}, {'start': '21626.320', 'end': '21630.000', 'text': 'level Pokemon and powerful moves,'}, {'start': '21628.400', 'end': '21632.080', 'text': 'dismissing everything else as'}, {'start': '21630.000', 'end': '21634.000', 'text': 'unnecessary. These students, who had'}, {'start': '21632.080', 'end': '21635.840', 'text': "never faced real battles, couldn't grasp"}, {'start': '21634.000', 'end': '21637.680', 'text': 'the depth of strategy and mind games'}, {'start': '21635.840', 'end': '21639.200', 'text': "involved in Pokémon battles. Let's take"}, {'start': '21637.680', 'end': '21641.120', 'text': 'a look at the recording of the recent'}, {'start': '21639.200', 'end': '21642.878', 'text': 'champion challenge in the Kanto region'}, {'start': '21641.120', 'end': '21645.360', 'text': 'featuring Lance the Dragon Master and'}, {'start': '21642.878', 'end': '21647.680', 'text': 'Laureli, the Ice Dip Elite 4 member, Ms.'}, {'start': '21645.360', 'end': '21649.680', 'text': "Duan announced. Hearing Lance's name,"}, {'start': '21647.680', 'end': '21651.040', 'text': 'Highest interest was immediately peaked.'}, {'start': '21649.680', 'end': '21652.958', 'text': 'His eyes remained fixed on the'}, {'start': '21651.040', 'end': '21655.280', 'text': 'projector, watching the intense battle'}, {'start': '21652.958', 'end': '21657.280', 'text': 'unfold with curiosity sparkling in his'}, {'start': '21655.280', 'end': '21658.798', 'text': 'gaze. The students around him were also'}, {'start': '21657.280', 'end': '21660.160', 'text': 'eager to watch, though not out of'}, {'start': '21658.798', 'end': '21662.320', 'text': 'academic interest, they were there for'}, {'start': '21660.160', 'end': '21663.840', 'text': "the gossip. He wasn't this Lance's"}, {'start': '21662.320', 'end': '21666.000', 'text': 'fourth attempt at the championship, and'}, {'start': '21663.840', 'end': '21668.400', 'text': 'he always loses to Laurelai. One student'}, {'start': '21666.000', 'end': '21670.240', 'text': 'chuckled, "Ha," her cloister always'}, {'start': '21668.400', 'end': '21672.080', 'text': 'manages to take down his Dragonite.'}, {'start': '21670.240', 'end': '21673.680', 'text': "Honestly, doesn't Lance seem more like a"}, {'start': '21672.080', 'end': '21675.520', 'text': 'flying type trainer than a dragon type'}, {'start': '21673.680', 'end': '21677.680', 'text': 'one? Look at his team. Their focus'}, {'start': '21675.520', 'end': '21679.840', 'text': 'remained firmly on the drama, completely'}, {'start': '21677.680', 'end': '21682.000', 'text': "ignoring Ms. Duwan's analysis of tactics"}, {'start': '21679.840', 'end': '21684.240', 'text': 'and psychological strategies. This left'}, {'start': '21682.000', 'end': '21685.520', 'text': 'Ms. Duwan feeling exasperated. She'}, {'start': '21684.240', 'end': '21687.280', 'text': 'sighed and addressed the group of'}, {'start': '21685.520', 'end': '21689.080', 'text': 'privileged students with a stern tone.'}, {'start': '21687.280', 'end': '21691.200', 'text': 'Look at you all so lazy and'}, {'start': '21689.080', 'end': '21693.200', 'text': "self-satisfied. Pokémon battles aren't"}, {'start': '21691.200', 'end': '21695.120', 'text': 'as simple as you think. Her dignified'}, {'start': '21693.200', 'end': '21696.718', 'text': 'expression gave way to frustration, and'}, {'start': '21695.120', 'end': '21698.958', 'text': 'the ribbon-like strands of her hair'}, {'start': '21696.718', 'end': '21701.040', 'text': "swayed as she spoke. Look at Heu. He's"}, {'start': '21698.958', 'end': '21702.878', 'text': "the same age as you, yet he's already a"}, {'start': '21701.040', 'end': '21704.798', 'text': 'certified novice breeder, and his battle'}, {'start': '21702.878', 'end': '21706.798', 'text': 'skills are leagues ahead of yours. In a'}, {'start': '21704.798', 'end': '21708.878', 'text': 'rare moment of frustration, Duan brought'}, {'start': '21706.798', 'end': '21710.958', 'text': 'up Heyu in the conversation. The moment'}, {'start': '21708.878', 'end': '21712.718', 'text': 'the words left her lips, she seemed to'}, {'start': '21710.958', 'end': '21714.558', 'text': 'realize her mistake, but it was too'}, {'start': '21712.718', 'end': '21716.878', 'text': 'late. Instantly, all the students'}, {'start': '21714.558', 'end': '21718.558', 'text': 'attention shifted to Hiu. Lately, there'}, {'start': '21716.878', 'end': '21720.320', 'text': 'had been much discussion about him. Why'}, {'start': '21718.558', 'end': '21722.480', 'text': 'was this young man who was about their'}, {'start': '21720.320', 'end': '21724.000', 'text': 'age qualified to be their teacher? Even'}, {'start': '21722.480', 'end': '21726.000', 'text': 'their parents often compared them to'}, {'start': '21724.000', 'end': '21727.840', 'text': 'Heyi Yu and the dissatisfaction in their'}, {'start': '21726.000', 'end': '21729.840', 'text': 'hearts had been simmering for some time.'}, {'start': '21727.840', 'end': '21731.840', 'text': 'Now seeing their admired teacher show'}, {'start': '21729.840', 'end': '21734.240', 'text': 'such respect for Heyou, the irritable'}, {'start': '21731.840', 'end': '21735.760', 'text': 'students could no longer hold back. Why?'}, {'start': '21734.240', 'end': '21737.280', 'text': "Just because he's talented at breeding"}, {'start': '21735.760', 'end': '21738.958', 'text': "Pokémon, and now they're saying he's"}, {'start': '21737.280', 'end': '21740.958', 'text': 'better at battling than us, too. One'}, {'start': '21738.958', 'end': '21742.718', 'text': 'student grumbled angrily, "His Pokémon'}, {'start': '21740.958', 'end': '21744.718', 'text': "levels aren't even that high. The last"}, {'start': '21742.718', 'end': '21746.638', 'text': 'time he beat Teacher Duan, it was pure'}, {'start': '21744.718', 'end': '21748.160', 'text': "luck. If he's really that good, why"}, {'start': '21746.638', 'end': '21750.080', 'text': 'doesn\'t he face us in a battle?" A'}, {'start': '21748.160', 'end': '21752.480', 'text': 'barrage of criticism erupted from the'}, {'start': '21750.080', 'end': '21754.400', 'text': 'crowd, all directed at Heiu. Standing in'}, {'start': '21752.480', 'end': '21756.240', 'text': 'the center, Duan was at a loss for what'}, {'start': '21754.400', 'end': '21758.320', 'text': "to do. She hadn't expected her comment"}, {'start': '21756.240', 'end': '21760.320', 'text': 'to cause so much trouble for Heiu. Her'}, {'start': '21758.320', 'end': '21762.080', 'text': 'face showed her anxiety as she tried to'}, {'start': '21760.320', 'end': '21763.440', 'text': 'calm the students down, but her words'}, {'start': '21762.080', 'end': '21765.280', 'text': 'were quickly drowned out by the'}, {'start': '21763.440', 'end': '21767.280', 'text': 'commotion. Heyu furrowed his brow'}, {'start': '21765.280', 'end': '21769.120', 'text': 'slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over'}, {'start': '21767.280', 'end': '21771.360', 'text': 'the crowd before finally landing on'}, {'start': '21769.120', 'end': '21772.878', 'text': 'Duwan. Was this intentional or just a'}, {'start': '21771.360', 'end': '21774.958', 'text': 'slip of the tongue? Hey, you thought to'}, {'start': '21772.878', 'end': '21776.878', 'text': "himself. He couldn't fathom why do one"}, {'start': '21774.958', 'end': '21778.480', 'text': 'would do this. But seeing her flustered'}, {'start': '21776.878', 'end': '21779.920', 'text': 'expression, he began to form a'}, {'start': '21778.480', 'end': '21781.760', 'text': "conclusion. I can't let them keep"}, {'start': '21779.920', 'end': '21783.760', 'text': 'insulting me like this. Hey, you thought'}, {'start': '21781.760', 'end': '21785.680', 'text': 'as he slowly stood up. His cold eyes'}, {'start': '21783.760', 'end': '21788.000', 'text': 'scanned the crowd and he spoke in a'}, {'start': '21785.680', 'end': '21790.400', 'text': 'deep, steady voice. According to Academy'}, {'start': '21788.000', 'end': '21792.160', 'text': 'Rule 7, disrespecting or insulting a'}, {'start': '21790.400', 'end': '21793.920', 'text': 'teacher will result in expulsion and a'}, {'start': '21792.160', 'end': '21796.000', 'text': 'permanent ban from reinrollment. The'}, {'start': '21793.920', 'end': '21797.840', 'text': 'field fell silent instantly. Most of the'}, {'start': '21796.000', 'end': '21799.280', 'text': 'students, aside from a privileged few'}, {'start': '21797.840', 'end': '21801.200', 'text': 'who could afford to leave the trainer'}, {'start': '21799.280', 'end': '21802.638', 'text': 'academy without consequence, deeply'}, {'start': '21801.200', 'end': '21804.558', 'text': 'valued their enrollment and the'}, {'start': '21802.638', 'end': '21806.160', 'text': 'credentials it provided. Being expelled'}, {'start': '21804.558', 'end': '21807.760', 'text': 'for this would be impossible to explain'}, {'start': '21806.160', 'end': '21809.840', 'text': 'to their families and would tarnish'}, {'start': '21807.760', 'end': '21811.920', 'text': 'their reputations. Relieved that Hiu had'}, {'start': '21809.840', 'end': '21814.080', 'text': 'quickly defused the students hostility,'}, {'start': '21811.920', 'end': '21816.000', 'text': 'Duan let out a quiet sigh. Although she'}, {'start': '21814.080', 'end': '21817.920', 'text': 'was a high achieving graduate and a gym'}, {'start': '21816.000', 'end': '21819.760', 'text': 'leader, she was still inexperienced in'}, {'start': '21817.920', 'end': '21822.160', 'text': "handling such situations and couldn't"}, {'start': '21819.760', 'end': '21824.718', 'text': "match Heya's decisiveness. She murmured"}, {'start': '21822.160', 'end': '21826.480', 'text': 'softly, almost inaudibly. Hey, her voice'}, {'start': '21824.718', 'end': '21828.400', 'text': 'was so faint it seemed only she could'}, {'start': '21826.480', 'end': '21830.160', 'text': 'hear it. Her gem-like eyes remained'}, {'start': '21828.400', 'end': '21832.240', 'text': 'fixed on him, carrying a hint of'}, {'start': '21830.160', 'end': '21834.000', 'text': 'admiration. This seemingly ordinary'}, {'start': '21832.240', 'end': '21835.600', 'text': 'trainer had surprised her time and time'}, {'start': '21834.000', 'end': '21837.440', 'text': 'again. She recalled their first'}, {'start': '21835.600', 'end': '21839.120', 'text': 'encounter when Hiu had pursued her from'}, {'start': '21837.440', 'end': '21841.280', 'text': 'the gym to the academy to challenge her'}, {'start': '21839.120', 'end': '21842.878', 'text': 'to a gym battle. His courage and keen'}, {'start': '21841.280', 'end': '21844.480', 'text': 'instincts during the battle made her'}, {'start': '21842.878', 'end': '21846.878', 'text': 'realize that this young man could'}, {'start': '21844.480', 'end': '21848.878', 'text': 'achieve great things in the future. Yet,'}, {'start': '21846.878', 'end': '21850.480', 'text': 'in less than half a month, Hiu had'}, {'start': '21848.878', 'end': '21852.638', 'text': 'transformed into a highly regarded'}, {'start': '21850.480', 'end': '21854.878', 'text': 'prodigy breeder sought after by various'}, {'start': '21852.638', 'end': '21856.320', 'text': "influential groups. Even she wasn't an"}, {'start': '21854.878', 'end': '21858.400', 'text': 'exception. She had personally gone to'}, {'start': '21856.320', 'end': '21859.760', 'text': 'the Pokémon Center to invite him only to'}, {'start': '21858.400', 'end': '21861.280', 'text': 'be turned down. During their'}, {'start': '21859.760', 'end': '21862.958', 'text': 'conversations, she had been deeply'}, {'start': '21861.280', 'end': '21865.360', 'text': 'impressed by his extensive knowledge of'}, {'start': '21862.958', 'end': '21867.680', 'text': 'Pokémon breeding. And now, faced with a'}, {'start': '21865.360', 'end': '21869.440', 'text': 'situation that left her at a loss, hey'}, {'start': '21867.680', 'end': '21871.600', 'text': 'demonstrated an extraordinary level of'}, {'start': '21869.440', 'end': '21873.920', 'text': 'composure. Duan found that her usual'}, {'start': '21871.600', 'end': '21875.920', 'text': 'sense of pride now seemed insignificant.'}, {'start': '21873.920', 'end': '21878.080', 'text': 'The faint feeling of superiority she'}, {'start': '21875.920', 'end': '21879.760', 'text': 'once held had quietly dissipated. I need'}, {'start': '21878.080', 'end': '21882.080', 'text': 'to be like Hey, you decisive and'}, {'start': '21879.760', 'end': '21883.840', 'text': 'capable. She resolved silently, her gaze'}, {'start': '21882.080', 'end': '21886.160', 'text': 'firm as she watched Hey effortlessly'}, {'start': '21883.840', 'end': '21888.240', 'text': 'regain control of the situation. Duan'}, {'start': '21886.160', 'end': '21890.400', 'text': "gazed at Hiu's delicate face, her"}, {'start': '21888.240', 'end': '21892.798', 'text': 'captivating eyes filled with admiration'}, {'start': '21890.400', 'end': '21894.878', 'text': 'and a subtle, indescribable emotion. In'}, {'start': '21892.798', 'end': '21896.558', 'text': 'the corner, Fong Chun witnessed it all,'}, {'start': '21894.878', 'end': '21898.798', 'text': 'his heart swelling with jealousy and'}, {'start': '21896.558', 'end': '21900.558', 'text': 'defiance. His resentment toward HeyU'}, {'start': '21898.798', 'end': '21902.400', 'text': 'deepened, especially when he saw the'}, {'start': '21900.558', 'end': '21904.000', 'text': 'goddess-like teacher he admired showing'}, {'start': '21902.400', 'end': '21905.840', 'text': 'such expressions toward him. The'}, {'start': '21904.000', 'end': '21907.920', 'text': 'jealousy nearly drove him mad,'}, {'start': '21905.840', 'end': '21909.920', 'text': 'contorting his already stiff expression.'}, {'start': '21907.920', 'end': '21912.160', 'text': 'Fong Chun had harbored dissatisfaction'}, {'start': '21909.920', 'end': '21913.760', 'text': 'toward Hiu for days, particularly after'}, {'start': '21912.160', 'end': '21915.360', 'text': 'being reprimanded by him in public,'}, {'start': '21913.760', 'end': '21916.958', 'text': 'which turned him into the laughingtock'}, {'start': '21915.360', 'end': '21918.798', 'text': 'of the academy. Although the other'}, {'start': '21916.958', 'end': '21920.718', 'text': 'students dared not openly mock him due'}, {'start': '21918.798', 'end': '21922.718', 'text': 'to his influential family background,'}, {'start': '21920.718', 'end': '21924.798', 'text': 'they ridiculed him behind his back.'}, {'start': '21922.718', 'end': '21926.480', 'text': 'Exaggerated rumors spread, making it'}, {'start': '21924.798', 'end': '21928.718', 'text': 'even harder for him to face the'}, {'start': '21926.480', 'end': '21930.878', 'text': 'classroom. For Fong Chun, losing face'}, {'start': '21928.718', 'end': '21932.240', 'text': "was worse than death. If not for Duan's"}, {'start': '21930.878', 'end': '21933.920', 'text': 'public lesson today, he would have'}, {'start': '21932.240', 'end': '21936.400', 'text': 'likely stayed holed up in his dormatory'}, {'start': '21933.920', 'end': '21938.480', 'text': 'as usual. A few days ago, his family had'}, {'start': '21936.400', 'end': '21940.558', 'text': 'even intervened with his father scolding'}, {'start': '21938.480', 'end': '21942.400', 'text': 'him harshly. Despite coming from a large'}, {'start': '21940.558', 'end': '21944.480', 'text': 'family, Fong Chun was merely a'}, {'start': '21942.400', 'end': '21946.320', 'text': 'collateral descendant, lacking favor or'}, {'start': '21944.480', 'end': '21948.320', 'text': 'significant resources. His monthly'}, {'start': '21946.320', 'end': '21950.000', 'text': 'allocation was already meager and after'}, {'start': '21948.320', 'end': '21952.000', 'text': 'this incident, it was cut by more than'}, {'start': '21950.000', 'end': '21953.680', 'text': 'half, leaving him without enough pocket'}, {'start': '21952.000', 'end': '21955.440', 'text': 'money and forcing him to plead with his'}, {'start': '21953.680', 'end': '21957.280', 'text': 'parents for extra funds. All of this'}, {'start': '21955.440', 'end': '21959.040', 'text': 'stemmed from one person, the man named'}, {'start': '21957.280', 'end': '21961.200', 'text': 'Heyu. The more Function thought about'}, {'start': '21959.040', 'end': '21963.040', 'text': 'it, the angrier he became. His teeth'}, {'start': '21961.200', 'end': '21965.280', 'text': 'clenched, his expression twisted with'}, {'start': '21963.040', 'end': '21967.120', 'text': 'rage. Finally, he blurted out words he'}, {'start': '21965.280', 'end': '21969.360', 'text': 'would regret for a lifetime. Teacher'}, {'start': '21967.120', 'end': '21971.360', 'text': "Heyu, if that's the case, do you dare to"}, {'start': '21969.360', 'end': '21973.440', 'text': 'have a simulated battle with me? All the'}, {'start': '21971.360', 'end': '21975.040', 'text': 'students eyes turned to Fong Chun, their'}, {'start': '21973.440', 'end': '21977.200', 'text': 'minds replaying the feud between the'}, {'start': '21975.040', 'end': '21979.200', 'text': 'two. Rumors spread quickly and people'}, {'start': '21977.200', 'end': '21980.878', 'text': 'were always eager to believe them. Hey'}, {'start': '21979.200', 'end': '21982.558', 'text': 'was momentarily stunned, but soon'}, {'start': '21980.878', 'end': '21984.320', 'text': 'shifted his gaze to the student he had'}, {'start': '21982.558', 'end': '21986.000', 'text': "already marked in his mind. He hadn't"}, {'start': '21984.320', 'end': '21987.760', 'text': 'even begun his plans for payback and'}, {'start': '21986.000', 'end': '21989.920', 'text': 'Fong Chun had already walked right into'}, {'start': '21987.760', 'end': '21991.920', 'text': 'his trap. A simulated battle? No'}, {'start': '21989.920', 'end': '21993.440', 'text': 'problem. However, he wondered if teacher'}, {'start': '21991.920', 'end': '21995.200', 'text': 'Duan would allow them to borrow the'}, {'start': '21993.440', 'end': '21997.360', 'text': "school's simulation helmets. Hey, you"}, {'start': '21995.200', 'end': '21999.360', 'text': 'turned to Duan and loudly asked her. A'}, {'start': '21997.360', 'end': '22001.280', 'text': 'simulated battle, in simple terms, was'}, {'start': '21999.360', 'end': '22003.360', 'text': 'akin to a virtual projection game from a'}, {'start': '22001.280', 'end': '22005.360', 'text': 'past life. Trainers could wear helmets'}, {'start': '22003.360', 'end': '22007.200', 'text': 'and through a projector, a simulation of'}, {'start': '22005.360', 'end': '22008.558', 'text': 'their Pokemon could be created. While'}, {'start': '22007.200', 'end': '22010.400', 'text': "these simulated creatures couldn't"}, {'start': '22008.558', 'end': '22011.920', 'text': 'respond to commands as flexibly as in'}, {'start': '22010.400', 'end': '22014.160', 'text': 'real life, they could still perform'}, {'start': '22011.920', 'end': '22016.000', 'text': 'basic moves. This advanced technology'}, {'start': '22014.160', 'end': '22017.280', 'text': 'was almost unheard of in the outside'}, {'start': '22016.000', 'end': '22019.040', 'text': 'world, but it had already been'}, {'start': '22017.280', 'end': '22021.200', 'text': 'implemented in trainermies by the'}, {'start': '22019.040', 'end': '22022.718', 'text': "league's upper echelons. Hey face"}, {'start': '22021.200', 'end': '22024.878', 'text': 'remained expressionless as he looked at'}, {'start': '22022.718', 'end': '22026.878', 'text': 'Fong Chan, his cold and piercing eyes'}, {'start': '22024.878', 'end': '22028.718', 'text': 'locked onto him, sending a chill down'}, {'start': '22026.878', 'end': '22030.400', 'text': "Fong Chen's spine. Fong Chan"}, {'start': '22028.718', 'end': '22032.718', 'text': 'instinctively took a step back,'}, {'start': '22030.400', 'end': '22034.798', 'text': 'swallowing nervously, a wave of regret'}, {'start': '22032.718', 'end': '22036.638', 'text': 'already washing over him. Regardless of'}, {'start': '22034.798', 'end': '22038.400', 'text': 'how things unfolded, he knew he would'}, {'start': '22036.638', 'end': '22040.400', 'text': 'face punishment upon returning to his'}, {'start': '22038.400', 'end': '22042.240', 'text': 'family. Offending a promising breeder,'}, {'start': '22040.400', 'end': '22044.320', 'text': 'especially one his family was actively'}, {'start': '22042.240', 'end': '22046.080', 'text': 'trying to recruit, was a grave mistake.'}, {'start': '22044.320', 'end': '22048.160', 'text': 'His heart filled with remorse, but it'}, {'start': '22046.080', 'end': '22050.160', 'text': 'was too late to turn back. He had no'}, {'start': '22048.160', 'end': '22051.840', 'text': 'choice but to press on for if he backed'}, {'start': '22050.160', 'end': '22053.280', 'text': 'down now, how could he ever show his'}, {'start': '22051.840', 'end': '22055.520', 'text': 'face at school again? How could he'}, {'start': '22053.280', 'end': '22057.200', 'text': 'endure the scorn of others? After Duan'}, {'start': '22055.520', 'end': '22059.040', 'text': 'agreed, several staff members brought'}, {'start': '22057.200', 'end': '22060.878', 'text': 'out the sealed spirit simulation battle'}, {'start': '22059.040', 'end': '22063.200', 'text': 'helmet, and Hey, you put on the precious'}, {'start': '22060.878', 'end': '22065.440', 'text': 'device. A slight dizziness clouded his'}, {'start': '22063.200', 'end': '22067.520', 'text': 'mind, and suddenly a pair of soft hands'}, {'start': '22065.440', 'end': '22069.280', 'text': 'caught him, helping him stabilize. A'}, {'start': '22067.520', 'end': '22071.600', 'text': 'faint, delicate fragrance reached his'}, {'start': '22069.280', 'end': '22073.520', 'text': 'nose. It was Dan. Hey, you instantly'}, {'start': '22071.600', 'end': '22075.600', 'text': 'realized the true identity of the person'}, {'start': '22073.520', 'end': '22077.680', 'text': 'supporting him. However, already wearing'}, {'start': '22075.600', 'end': '22079.760', 'text': 'the helmet, he had no idea how much of a'}, {'start': '22077.680', 'end': '22082.000', 'text': 'stir this scene had caused. The graceful'}, {'start': '22079.760', 'end': '22083.760', 'text': 'and composed teacher Duan helping a'}, {'start': '22082.000', 'end': '22085.280', 'text': 'stranger in public. How many students'}, {'start': '22083.760', 'end': '22087.600', 'text': 'hearts silently shattered at that'}, {'start': '22085.280', 'end': '22089.360', 'text': "moment? Duan's cheeks flushed slightly,"}, {'start': '22087.600', 'end': '22090.958', 'text': 'and the curious glances and hushed'}, {'start': '22089.360', 'end': '22092.878', 'text': 'whispers from the surrounding students'}, {'start': '22090.958', 'end': '22094.638', 'text': 'made her face burn with embarrassment.'}, {'start': '22092.878', 'end': '22096.638', 'text': 'She carefully helped Hiu to the nearby'}, {'start': '22094.638', 'end': '22098.718', 'text': 'lawn before hastily retreating back to'}, {'start': '22096.638', 'end': '22100.320', 'text': 'the crowd. As the battle began, two'}, {'start': '22098.718', 'end': '22102.160', 'text': 'holographic projections of spirits'}, {'start': '22100.320', 'end': '22104.000', 'text': 'appeared before the audience, composed'}, {'start': '22102.160', 'end': '22106.000', 'text': 'entirely of shimmering light. The'}, {'start': '22104.000', 'end': '22108.240', 'text': 'simulation was so lifelike and detailed'}, {'start': '22106.000', 'end': '22109.760', 'text': 'that it seemed real. Some freshmen who'}, {'start': '22108.240', 'end': '22112.000', 'text': 'had never encountered such advanced'}, {'start': '22109.760', 'end': '22114.080', 'text': 'technology watched with wide eyes. Their'}, {'start': '22112.000', 'end': '22116.240', 'text': 'expressions filled with curiosity and'}, {'start': '22114.080', 'end': '22118.000', 'text': 'excitement. In contrast, the older'}, {'start': '22116.240', 'end': '22119.760', 'text': 'students were already bored of it as'}, {'start': '22118.000', 'end': '22122.160', 'text': 'their usual training sessions often'}, {'start': '22119.760', 'end': '22123.680', 'text': 'relied on this device. Sigh. Is there'}, {'start': '22122.160', 'end': '22125.840', 'text': 'really any hope for the next generation'}, {'start': '22123.680', 'end': '22127.680', 'text': "of the league? Duan couldn't help but"}, {'start': '22125.840', 'end': '22129.120', 'text': 'wonder, feeling a deep concern for the'}, {'start': '22127.680', 'end': '22131.280', 'text': "future of the younger generation's"}, {'start': '22129.120', 'end': '22132.718', 'text': 'education. Hey, you intrigued by the'}, {'start': '22131.280', 'end': '22134.798', 'text': 'holographic interface that appeared'}, {'start': '22132.718', 'end': '22136.958', 'text': 'before him began experimenting with the'}, {'start': '22134.798', 'end': '22139.040', 'text': 'spirit simulation helmet. Oh, you can'}, {'start': '22136.958', 'end': '22141.520', 'text': 'even choose the spirits. Garchomp'}, {'start': '22139.040', 'end': '22143.200', 'text': 'Dragonite Salamaments. Even items and'}, {'start': '22141.520', 'end': '22144.878', 'text': 'abilities can be customized. This is'}, {'start': '22143.200', 'end': '22147.360', 'text': 'just like a battle game from my previous'}, {'start': '22144.878', 'end': '22149.200', 'text': 'life. A smile crept onto Hiu<unk>s face'}, {'start': '22147.360', 'end': '22150.638', 'text': 'with memories from his past life. His'}, {'start': '22149.200', 'end': '22152.718', 'text': 'mind was brimming with countless'}, {'start': '22150.638', 'end': '22154.798', 'text': 'strategies and combinations. These'}, {'start': '22152.718', 'end': '22156.718', 'text': 'ideas, impossible to execute in real'}, {'start': '22154.798', 'end': '22159.280', 'text': 'life battles, could now finally be put'}, {'start': '22156.718', 'end': '22161.440', 'text': 'to use. On the opposing side, Fongchan'}, {'start': '22159.280', 'end': '22163.280', 'text': 'opted for a 3v3 battle form at each'}, {'start': '22161.440', 'end': '22165.520', 'text': 'side, selecting three spirits for a'}, {'start': '22163.280', 'end': '22167.440', 'text': 'chaotic skirmish. How interesting. As'}, {'start': '22165.520', 'end': '22169.680', 'text': 'expected, the opponent chose powerful'}, {'start': '22167.440', 'end': '22171.280', 'text': 'dragon type spirits. Heyu glanced at the'}, {'start': '22169.680', 'end': '22172.798', 'text': 'three blue holograms that appeared in'}, {'start': '22171.280', 'end': '22175.200', 'text': 'the center of the battlefield and'}, {'start': '22172.798', 'end': '22177.360', 'text': 'immediately recognized them. Dragonite,'}, {'start': '22175.200', 'end': '22179.120', 'text': 'Garchomp, Goodra. The opponent had'}, {'start': '22177.360', 'end': '22181.120', 'text': 'picked pseudo legendary dragons from'}, {'start': '22179.120', 'end': '22182.798', 'text': "different regions. Heyu's eyes gleamed"}, {'start': '22181.120', 'end': '22185.040', 'text': 'with a hint of mischief as he finalized'}, {'start': '22182.798', 'end': '22186.958', 'text': 'his own unexpected lineup. Breum,'}, {'start': '22185.040', 'end': '22188.400', 'text': 'Glisker, and Durant. The students'}, {'start': '22186.958', 'end': '22190.320', 'text': 'watching on the sidelines were puzzled'}, {'start': '22188.400', 'end': '22192.000', 'text': 'by the choice of these three spirits.'}, {'start': '22190.320', 'end': '22194.480', 'text': 'Not picking pseudo legendaries or'}, {'start': '22192.000', 'end': '22196.320', 'text': 'starter Pokémon, they murmured. Heyu,'}, {'start': '22194.480', 'end': '22198.400', 'text': 'however, looked at the abilities of his'}, {'start': '22196.320', 'end': '22200.000', 'text': 'chosen trio with satisfaction. As the'}, {'start': '22198.400', 'end': '22201.920', 'text': 'battle commenced, the dragon types'}, {'start': '22200.000', 'end': '22204.080', 'text': 'unleashed their overwhelming power,'}, {'start': '22201.920', 'end': '22206.480', 'text': "putting Hey's team on the defensive."}, {'start': '22204.080', 'end': '22208.718', 'text': 'Then Glicker activated its toxic orb.'}, {'start': '22206.480', 'end': '22211.200', 'text': 'Breum followed suit, also triggering its'}, {'start': '22208.718', 'end': '22212.878', 'text': 'toxic orb. Durant used entrainment. The'}, {'start': '22211.200', 'end': '22214.878', 'text': 'peculiar dance of enttrainment caused'}, {'start': '22212.878', 'end': '22216.718', 'text': 'the opponents to mimic its movements,'}, {'start': '22214.878', 'end': '22218.798', 'text': "transferring Durant's ability to them."}, {'start': '22216.718', 'end': '22220.638', 'text': "With Hiu's command, a purple mist"}, {'start': '22218.798', 'end': '22222.558', 'text': 'enveloped his two spirits, spreading'}, {'start': '22220.638', 'end': '22224.558', 'text': 'toxins throughout their bodies. To'}, {'start': '22222.558', 'end': '22226.400', 'text': "everyone's astonishment, the poison heal"}, {'start': '22224.558', 'end': '22228.558', 'text': 'ability was triggered, turning the tide'}, {'start': '22226.400', 'end': '22230.160', 'text': 'of battle. Meanwhile, the three pseudo'}, {'start': '22228.558', 'end': '22231.920', 'text': 'legendary dragon types on the opposing'}, {'start': '22230.160', 'end': '22233.920', 'text': 'side had their abilities overwritten by'}, {'start': '22231.920', 'end': '22235.600', 'text': "Durant's hidden ability, Truentit. The"}, {'start': '22233.920', 'end': '22237.280', 'text': 'crowd watched in shock as the mighty'}, {'start': '22235.600', 'end': '22239.440', 'text': 'dragons were rendered sluggish and'}, {'start': '22237.280', 'end': '22241.200', 'text': 'ineffective. In an instant, the attacks'}, {'start': '22239.440', 'end': '22243.280', 'text': 'from the three dragon type Pokémon'}, {'start': '22241.200', 'end': '22245.360', 'text': 'weakened significantly. Their once sharp'}, {'start': '22243.280', 'end': '22247.120', 'text': 'and focused gazes turned dull and'}, {'start': '22245.360', 'end': '22249.040', 'text': 'lifeless, and their movements became'}, {'start': '22247.120', 'end': '22251.200', 'text': 'sluggish, as if they had lost the will'}, {'start': '22249.040', 'end': '22253.200', 'text': 'to fight. Breum unleashed its toxic'}, {'start': '22251.200', 'end': '22254.878', 'text': 'ability on itself and Drapion,'}, {'start': '22253.200', 'end': '22257.280', 'text': 'continuously flooding their bodies with'}, {'start': '22254.878', 'end': '22259.280', 'text': 'poison. As the poison accumulated to an'}, {'start': '22257.280', 'end': '22261.520', 'text': 'extraordinary level, their poison heal'}, {'start': '22259.280', 'end': '22263.680', 'text': 'ability transformed the toxins into a'}, {'start': '22261.520', 'end': '22265.760', 'text': 'source of recovery. Meanwhile, the three'}, {'start': '22263.680', 'end': '22267.360', 'text': 'dragon types grew increasingly fatigued.'}, {'start': '22265.760', 'end': '22270.080', 'text': 'Their slow start ability weighing them'}, {'start': '22267.360', 'end': '22272.080', 'text': 'down like shackles. In contrast, Drapion'}, {'start': '22270.080', 'end': '22274.000', 'text': 'and Breum fought with more vigor as the'}, {'start': '22272.080', 'end': '22275.600', 'text': 'battle progressed. Despite sustaining'}, {'start': '22274.000', 'end': '22277.280', 'text': 'injuries, their wounds were quickly'}, {'start': '22275.600', 'end': '22279.360', 'text': 'healed thanks to their poison heal'}, {'start': '22277.280', 'end': '22281.280', 'text': 'ability. Time passed slowly and'}, {'start': '22279.360', 'end': '22283.280', 'text': 'eventually the three pseudo legendary'}, {'start': '22281.280', 'end': '22285.040', 'text': 'Pokémon collapsed from exhaustion. The'}, {'start': '22283.280', 'end': '22287.280', 'text': 'on-looking trainees were left utterly'}, {'start': '22285.040', 'end': '22288.878', 'text': 'stunned, their mouths agape. They could'}, {'start': '22287.280', 'end': '22290.958', 'text': 'hardly believe that three ordinary'}, {'start': '22288.878', 'end': '22292.798', 'text': 'Pokemon had managed to outlast and'}, {'start': '22290.958', 'end': '22294.958', 'text': 'defeat three pseudo legendaries through'}, {'start': '22292.798', 'end': '22296.878', 'text': 'such a clever strategy. Fun Chun,'}, {'start': '22294.958', 'end': '22299.040', 'text': 'unwilling to accept the outcome, tore'}, {'start': '22296.878', 'end': '22301.120', 'text': 'off his helmet, panting heavily. His'}, {'start': '22299.040', 'end': '22303.600', 'text': 'eyes burned with fury and frustration,'}, {'start': '22301.120', 'end': '22305.280', 'text': 'his face filled with defiance. To him,'}, {'start': '22303.600', 'end': '22307.200', 'text': 'this kind of trickery could never be'}, {'start': '22305.280', 'end': '22309.120', 'text': 'considered a true battle real combat'}, {'start': '22307.200', 'end': '22311.520', 'text': 'should involve a direct and honorable'}, {'start': '22309.120', 'end': '22313.360', 'text': 'confrontation. Heyu, on the other hand,'}, {'start': '22311.520', 'end': '22314.958', 'text': 'was slightly surprised. It was the first'}, {'start': '22313.360', 'end': '22317.040', 'text': 'time he had seen someone voluntarily'}, {'start': '22314.958', 'end': '22319.520', 'text': 'seek such punishment. All right, I'}, {'start': '22317.040', 'end': '22322.000', 'text': 'agree, Hiu said softly. Since Fong Chun'}, {'start': '22319.520', 'end': '22323.920', 'text': 'was so insistent, he decided to oblige.'}, {'start': '22322.000', 'end': '22325.680', 'text': 'For the rest of the afternoon, Hiu and'}, {'start': '22323.920', 'end': '22328.000', 'text': 'Fong Chun engaged in over a dozen'}, {'start': '22325.680', 'end': '22330.160', 'text': 'battles. Without exception, Fong Chun'}, {'start': '22328.000', 'end': '22331.680', 'text': 'lost every single match. Each defeat'}, {'start': '22330.160', 'end': '22334.080', 'text': 'leaving him more battered and defeated'}, {'start': '22331.680', 'end': '22335.760', 'text': 'than the last. During these battles, Hiu'}, {'start': '22334.080', 'end': '22337.120', 'text': 'employed a variety of unconventional'}, {'start': '22335.760', 'end': '22338.958', 'text': 'strategies he had learned in his'}, {'start': '22337.120', 'end': '22340.798', 'text': 'previous life. the substitute toxic'}, {'start': '22338.958', 'end': '22342.718', 'text': "stall tactic, the serene grace king's"}, {'start': '22340.798', 'end': '22344.480', 'text': 'rock flinch lock strategy, the minimize'}, {'start': '22342.718', 'end': '22346.160', 'text': 'mudslap combined with bright powder'}, {'start': '22344.480', 'end': '22348.160', 'text': 'approach, and the stealth rock spikes'}, {'start': '22346.160', 'end': '22349.600', 'text': 'toxic spike setup. This afternoon of'}, {'start': '22348.160', 'end': '22351.600', 'text': 'battles was an eye openener for the'}, {'start': '22349.600', 'end': '22353.440', 'text': 'entire Pokemon trainer academy. The'}, {'start': '22351.600', 'end': '22355.440', 'text': 'students witnessed firsthand how diverse'}, {'start': '22353.440', 'end': '22358.080', 'text': 'and intricate battles could be with'}, {'start': '22355.440', 'end': '22360.240', 'text': 'countless combinations of Pokemon items,'}, {'start': '22358.080', 'end': '22362.240', 'text': 'moves, and strategies, as well as the'}, {'start': '22360.240', 'end': '22364.400', 'text': 'psychological warfare between trainers.'}, {'start': '22362.240', 'end': '22366.000', 'text': 'As yet another battle concluded, Heyu'}, {'start': '22364.400', 'end': '22368.240', 'text': 'slowly removed his helmet and looked'}, {'start': '22366.000', 'end': '22370.320', 'text': 'across at Fong Chan, who was now utterly'}, {'start': '22368.240', 'end': '22372.558', 'text': 'defeated, his confidence shattered, and'}, {'start': '22370.320', 'end': '22374.320', 'text': 'his sense of self severely shaken. Heyu'}, {'start': '22372.558', 'end': '22376.558', 'text': 'smiled faintly and spoke with firm'}, {'start': '22374.320', 'end': '22378.320', 'text': 'conviction. Pokémon battles are far more'}, {'start': '22376.558', 'end': '22380.240', 'text': "complex than you think. What I've shown"}, {'start': '22378.320', 'end': '22381.920', 'text': 'you is merely the tip of the iceberg.'}, {'start': '22380.240', 'end': '22383.760', 'text': 'After completing a week-long teaching'}, {'start': '22381.920', 'end': '22385.440', 'text': 'stint, Heyu returned to the Pokémon'}, {'start': '22383.760', 'end': '22387.360', 'text': 'Center to resume his daily training'}, {'start': '22385.440', 'end': '22389.360', 'text': 'sessions and continue studying breeding'}, {'start': '22387.360', 'end': '22391.360', 'text': 'techniques. Before leaving, he selected'}, {'start': '22389.360', 'end': '22393.200', 'text': 'a standard intermediate dark type energy'}, {'start': '22391.360', 'end': '22395.360', 'text': 'cube recipe as compensation for his'}, {'start': '22393.200', 'end': '22397.040', 'text': 'temporary teaching role. Inside a sealed'}, {'start': '22395.360', 'end': '22399.440', 'text': 'training room, Hiu commanded the'}, {'start': '22397.040', 'end': '22401.840', 'text': 'weighted Merro in front of him. Merro,'}, {'start': '22399.440', 'end': '22404.000', 'text': 'use Haze. The Merro flapped its wings'}, {'start': '22401.840', 'end': '22406.080', 'text': 'sharply, releasing thick black mist from'}, {'start': '22404.000', 'end': '22408.000', 'text': 'its pointed beak. The haze move had the'}, {'start': '22406.080', 'end': '22410.080', 'text': 'ability to nullify the stat boosts of'}, {'start': '22408.000', 'end': '22412.000', 'text': 'any Pokémon that inhaled it, countering'}, {'start': '22410.080', 'end': '22414.000', 'text': 'abilities like overconfidence and moves'}, {'start': '22412.000', 'end': '22415.920', 'text': 'like Swords Dance, making it a crucial'}, {'start': '22414.000', 'end': '22417.840', 'text': 'skill for Merro to master. With its'}, {'start': '22415.920', 'end': '22419.680', 'text': 'prankster ability, Merro excelled in'}, {'start': '22417.840', 'end': '22421.760', 'text': 'learning and executing status moves'}, {'start': '22419.680', 'end': '22423.680', 'text': 'efficiently. Standing quietly in the'}, {'start': '22421.760', 'end': '22425.840', 'text': 'corner of the room, Heyu watched as the'}, {'start': '22423.680', 'end': '22427.760', 'text': 'mist gradually dissipated into the air'}, {'start': '22425.840', 'end': '22429.680', 'text': 'after losing its energy control. "All'}, {'start': '22427.760', 'end': '22431.680', 'text': 'right, Merro, come back," he called,'}, {'start': '22429.680', 'end': '22433.760', 'text': 'obeying the command, the Merro ceased'}, {'start': '22431.680', 'end': '22436.080', 'text': 'flapping its wings and gently landed on'}, {'start': '22433.760', 'end': '22438.160', 'text': "Hya's shoulder, letting out a raspy caw"}, {'start': '22436.080', 'end': '22440.000', 'text': 'as if boasting about its performance. A'}, {'start': '22438.160', 'end': '22441.840', 'text': "soft look flickered in Hiu's eyes as he"}, {'start': '22440.000', 'end': '22443.840', 'text': "stroked Merro's feathers and praised,"}, {'start': '22441.840', 'end': '22445.440', 'text': '"Well done, Merro. But while focusing on'}, {'start': '22443.840', 'end': '22447.680', 'text': "new skill training, don't forget to"}, {'start': '22445.440', 'end': '22449.360', 'text': 'practice your flying. Recently, Merro'}, {'start': '22447.680', 'end': '22451.200', 'text': 'had become adept at flying in various'}, {'start': '22449.360', 'end': '22453.440', 'text': 'environments. Even when faced with'}, {'start': '22451.200', 'end': '22455.680', 'text': 'strong gusts from a FO, it could still'}, {'start': '22453.440', 'end': '22457.200', 'text': 'soar with determination. However, its'}, {'start': '22455.680', 'end': '22459.040', 'text': 'flying skills were still lacking in'}, {'start': '22457.200', 'end': '22461.040', 'text': 'finesse. When navigating complex'}, {'start': '22459.040', 'end': '22463.120', 'text': 'terrains or obstacles, its speed would'}, {'start': '22461.040', 'end': '22465.040', 'text': 'drop drastically, making it difficult to'}, {'start': '22463.120', 'end': '22466.558', 'text': 'break and avoid collisions. Iron'}, {'start': '22465.040', 'end': '22468.000', 'text': "Lobster, how's your dragon dance"}, {'start': '22466.558', 'end': '22470.080', 'text': 'training been coming along? Any'}, {'start': '22468.000', 'end': '22471.760', 'text': 'progress? Hey turned to the corner,'}, {'start': '22470.080', 'end': '22474.160', 'text': 'addressing the croant that was striking'}, {'start': '22471.760', 'end': '22476.160', 'text': 'a punching bag with its claws. The croon'}, {'start': '22474.160', 'end': '22478.000', 'text': 'spun around and sent the bag flying with'}, {'start': '22476.160', 'end': '22479.840', 'text': 'a powerful strike, releasing its'}, {'start': '22478.000', 'end': '22481.840', 'text': 'strength unabashedly. Hearing its'}, {'start': '22479.840', 'end': '22484.320', 'text': "trainer's question, it scured over on"}, {'start': '22481.840', 'end': '22486.558', 'text': 'its six short legs, closed its eyes, and'}, {'start': '22484.320', 'end': '22488.558', 'text': 'began channeling dragon type energy. A'}, {'start': '22486.558', 'end': '22490.958', 'text': 'few seconds later, Cra started waving'}, {'start': '22488.558', 'end': '22492.878', 'text': 'its claws, its body moving in a peculiar'}, {'start': '22490.958', 'end': '22494.878', 'text': 'and mysterious rhythm as it performed'}, {'start': '22492.878', 'end': '22497.200', 'text': 'the dragon dance. With its energy'}, {'start': '22494.878', 'end': '22499.120', 'text': 'building, a purple aura began to radiate'}, {'start': '22497.200', 'end': '22501.200', 'text': 'and spread outward. Dragon dance was'}, {'start': '22499.120', 'end': '22503.520', 'text': 'successfully executed. Heyu smiled with'}, {'start': '22501.200', 'end': '22504.958', 'text': 'satisfaction and said, "Good, you\'re'}, {'start': '22503.520', 'end': '22507.280', 'text': 'becoming more proficient with dragon'}, {'start': '22504.958', 'end': '22508.878', 'text': 'dance." Craon, this will be a key focus'}, {'start': '22507.280', 'end': '22510.400', 'text': 'of your future training. Be sure to'}, {'start': '22508.878', 'end': '22512.160', 'text': 'refine it carefully. Hey, you'}, {'start': '22510.400', 'end': '22513.840', 'text': 'immediately began timing the session.'}, {'start': '22512.160', 'end': '22515.760', 'text': 'Training for dragon dance centered on'}, {'start': '22513.840', 'end': '22517.600', 'text': 'three aspects. The time required to'}, {'start': '22515.760', 'end': '22519.520', 'text': 'execute the move, the amount of energy'}, {'start': '22517.600', 'end': '22521.440', 'text': 'it could enhance, and the duration its'}, {'start': '22519.520', 'end': '22522.958', 'text': 'effects could be maintained. Since the'}, {'start': '22521.440', 'end': '22524.718', 'text': 'second aspect required precise'}, {'start': '22522.958', 'end': '22526.480', 'text': 'instruments for measurement, Hiu'}, {'start': '22524.718', 'end': '22528.080', 'text': 'currently focused on the other two. He'}, {'start': '22526.480', 'end': '22529.680', 'text': 'understood that a sturdy body and'}, {'start': '22528.080', 'end': '22532.000', 'text': 'powerful physique were essential for'}, {'start': '22529.680', 'end': '22533.920', 'text': 'withstanding greater energy. Thus, the'}, {'start': '22532.000', 'end': '22535.760', 'text': 'energy cubes he prepared for Cradon'}, {'start': '22533.920', 'end': '22538.160', 'text': 'always contained ingredients to enhance'}, {'start': '22535.760', 'end': '22539.760', 'text': 'its physical resilience. As time passed,'}, {'start': '22538.160', 'end': '22541.600', 'text': 'the only sound in the silent room was'}, {'start': '22539.760', 'end': '22543.520', 'text': "the ticking of the clock's second hand."}, {'start': '22541.600', 'end': '22545.520', 'text': 'The energy that Craon had amplified'}, {'start': '22543.520', 'end': '22547.440', 'text': 'through Dragon Dance gradually began to'}, {'start': '22545.520', 'end': '22549.520', 'text': 'wne, eventually plummeting within'}, {'start': '22547.440', 'end': '22552.160', 'text': 'seconds until it completely dissipated.'}, {'start': '22549.520', 'end': '22553.760', 'text': 'At the 47 mark, Hiu glanced at the timer'}, {'start': '22552.160', 'end': '22555.840', 'text': "software on the Pokedex and couldn't"}, {'start': '22553.760', 'end': '22557.760', 'text': 'help but feel elated. The first time he'}, {'start': '22555.840', 'end': '22560.000', 'text': 'performed Dragon Dance, it lasted only'}, {'start': '22557.760', 'end': '22561.680', 'text': 'around 20 seconds. But within just a few'}, {'start': '22560.000', 'end': '22563.840', 'text': 'short weeks, the improvement was'}, {'start': '22561.680', 'end': '22565.360', 'text': 'remarkable. After feeding his Pokemon a'}, {'start': '22563.840', 'end': '22567.440', 'text': 'few energy cubes to restore their'}, {'start': '22565.360', 'end': '22569.360', 'text': 'stamina, he began contemplating the next'}, {'start': '22567.440', 'end': '22571.360', 'text': 'steps in their training regimen. As the'}, {'start': '22569.360', 'end': '22572.878', 'text': 'sun set, hey went to the front desk to'}, {'start': '22571.360', 'end': '22574.480', 'text': 'check out of the training room and paid'}, {'start': '22572.878', 'end': '22576.400', 'text': 'the extra fees for exceeding the'}, {'start': '22574.480', 'end': '22578.480', 'text': 'allotted time. Even as a direct line'}, {'start': '22576.400', 'end': '22579.920', 'text': 'trainer, using such specialized rooms'}, {'start': '22578.480', 'end': '22581.600', 'text': 'required payment since the abundant'}, {'start': '22579.920', 'end': '22583.840', 'text': 'energy and where on the equipment'}, {'start': '22581.600', 'end': '22586.400', 'text': 'demanded financial support. That night,'}, {'start': '22583.840', 'end': '22588.400', 'text': 'as Hiu lay in bed, a sudden idea struck'}, {'start': '22586.400', 'end': '22590.638', 'text': 'him. He sat up abruptly, slapping his'}, {'start': '22588.400', 'end': '22592.480', 'text': 'thigh. Of course, neither Merro nor'}, {'start': '22590.638', 'end': '22594.480', 'text': 'Eevee had ever seen blood since they'}, {'start': '22592.480', 'end': '22596.480', 'text': 'were born. As someone with a pure pirate'}, {'start': '22594.480', 'end': '22598.400', 'text': 'background, Hiu was long accustomed to'}, {'start': '22596.480', 'end': '22600.320', 'text': 'living life on the edge, where killing'}, {'start': '22598.400', 'end': '22602.400', 'text': 'and battles with Pokémon were routine.'}, {'start': '22600.320', 'end': '22604.240', 'text': 'His earlier companions, Cradant and'}, {'start': '22602.400', 'end': '22606.400', 'text': 'Sharpedo, had fought their way through'}, {'start': '22604.240', 'end': '22608.000', 'text': 'blood and fire, with countless Pokémon'}, {'start': '22606.400', 'end': '22610.400', 'text': 'meeting their end under their claws and'}, {'start': '22608.000', 'end': '22612.400', 'text': 'jaws. However, Eevee and Merro were'}, {'start': '22610.400', 'end': '22614.240', 'text': 'different. Since they were captured, Hiu'}, {'start': '22612.400', 'end': '22616.240', 'text': 'had begun traveling on land, and they'}, {'start': '22614.240', 'end': '22618.240', 'text': 'had scarcely encountered such violence.'}, {'start': '22616.240', 'end': '22620.080', 'text': '"I finally understand why Merro has'}, {'start': '22618.240', 'end': '22622.320', 'text': 'never truly integrated into the team or'}, {'start': '22620.080', 'end': '22624.320', 'text': 'bonded with Cradon and the others," Hiu'}, {'start': '22622.320', 'end': '22626.718', 'text': 'muttered to himself. "It\'s because Merro'}, {'start': '22624.320', 'end': '22628.558', 'text': 'lacks the baptism of blood. Eevee, on'}, {'start': '22626.718', 'end': '22630.000', 'text': 'the other hand, had used its cuteness to'}, {'start': '22628.558', 'end': '22632.160', 'text': "become the team's favorite. But the"}, {'start': '22630.000', 'end': '22634.638', 'text': 'cunning nature of Crow Pokémon made such'}, {'start': '22632.160', 'end': '22637.120', 'text': 'behavior impossible for Merro. At times,'}, {'start': '22634.638', 'end': '22639.280', 'text': 'Merro seemed overly aloof, unwilling to'}, {'start': '22637.120', 'end': '22640.638', 'text': 'connect with any Pokémon other than Hiu.'}, {'start': '22639.280', 'end': '22643.120', 'text': 'With these thoughts weighing on his'}, {'start': '22640.638', 'end': '22644.718', 'text': 'mind, Heyu eventually drifted into sleep'}, {'start': '22643.120', 'end': '22647.280', 'text': 'while the little Eevee curled up in the'}, {'start': '22644.718', 'end': '22649.280', 'text': 'bed lazily turned over and continued its'}, {'start': '22647.280', 'end': '22651.200', 'text': 'peaceful slumber. As the first rays of'}, {'start': '22649.280', 'end': '22652.958', 'text': 'sunlight broke over the horizon, a'}, {'start': '22651.200', 'end': '22654.480', 'text': 'black-haired boy dressed in ordinary'}, {'start': '22652.958', 'end': '22656.798', 'text': 'adventurers clothes appeared on the'}, {'start': '22654.480', 'end': '22658.878', 'text': 'outskirts east of Can City. His features'}, {'start': '22656.798', 'end': '22660.558', 'text': 'were delicate and refined. With warmer'}, {'start': '22658.878', 'end': '22662.718', 'text': 'colored clothing, he could easily have'}, {'start': '22660.558', 'end': '22664.638', 'text': 'been considered charming. Yet, for some'}, {'start': '22662.718', 'end': '22666.240', 'text': 'reason, the boy wore an entirely dark'}, {'start': '22664.638', 'end': '22668.638', 'text': 'outfit which paired oddly with the'}, {'start': '22666.240', 'end': '22670.638', 'text': 'adorable EV at his side. Hiu had left'}, {'start': '22668.638', 'end': '22672.480', 'text': 'Kass City at the crack of dawn, planning'}, {'start': '22670.638', 'end': '22674.558', 'text': 'to train his Pokémon in the wild while'}, {'start': '22672.480', 'end': '22676.400', 'text': 'also picking up a few league missions.'}, {'start': '22674.558', 'end': '22678.080', 'text': 'Nearby, the most famous exploration'}, {'start': '22676.400', 'end': '22680.080', 'text': 'sites were the Pedleberg Woods and the'}, {'start': '22678.080', 'end': '22681.760', 'text': 'Rustf Tunnel. Passing through Rustf'}, {'start': '22680.080', 'end': '22683.600', 'text': 'Tunnel would lead directly to Verdant'}, {'start': '22681.760', 'end': '22685.920', 'text': 'Turf Town, making it a key connection'}, {'start': '22683.600', 'end': '22687.840', 'text': 'between the two towns. Rustf Tunnel had'}, {'start': '22685.920', 'end': '22690.080', 'text': 'once been under excavation by the Devon'}, {'start': '22687.840', 'end': '22691.920', 'text': 'Corporation, but for reasons unknown,'}, {'start': '22690.080', 'end': '22693.680', 'text': 'the project was abandoned and the site'}, {'start': '22691.920', 'end': '22695.760', 'text': 'was turned into an exploration zone for'}, {'start': '22693.680', 'end': '22697.520', 'text': "trainers. It's said that Rusturf tunnel"}, {'start': '22695.760', 'end': '22699.280', 'text': 'holds many minerals and even an'}, {'start': '22697.520', 'end': '22701.440', 'text': 'unassuming rock might contain a'}, {'start': '22699.280', 'end': '22703.040', 'text': "highquality evolution stone that's drawn"}, {'start': '22701.440', 'end': '22705.040', 'text': 'quite a crowd of people hoping to strike'}, {'start': '22703.040', 'end': '22706.798', 'text': 'it rich through stone gambling. Heyu'}, {'start': '22705.040', 'end': '22708.400', 'text': 'murmured to himself. He had also heard'}, {'start': '22706.798', 'end': '22710.240', 'text': 'that there was even a gambling den at'}, {'start': '22708.400', 'end': '22712.718', 'text': "the tunnel's outskirts specializing in"}, {'start': '22710.240', 'end': '22715.200', 'text': 'selling minestones from Rust Tunnel. K.'}, {'start': '22712.718', 'end': '22716.798', 'text': 'A raspy cry echoed from the sky. Heyu'}, {'start': '22715.200', 'end': '22718.558', 'text': 'looked up to see his scouting Merro'}, {'start': '22716.798', 'end': '22720.878', 'text': 'returning. He extended his arm as a'}, {'start': '22718.558', 'end': '22723.040', 'text': 'landing perch and Merro swooped down'}, {'start': '22720.878', 'end': '22724.718', 'text': 'descending gracefully. Hiu felt a gust'}, {'start': '22723.040', 'end': '22726.480', 'text': 'of wind pressure and instinctively'}, {'start': '22724.718', 'end': '22728.638', 'text': 'closed his eyes. When he opened them'}, {'start': '22726.480', 'end': '22731.280', 'text': 'again, he was met with a large sharp'}, {'start': '22728.638', 'end': '22733.360', 'text': 'beak. Cauca. Merro began reporting on'}, {'start': '22731.280', 'end': '22735.520', 'text': 'the situation ahead, its black wings'}, {'start': '22733.360', 'end': '22737.360', 'text': 'gesturing animatedly. While Hiu could'}, {'start': '22735.520', 'end': '22739.200', 'text': 'grasp the general idea, some finer'}, {'start': '22737.360', 'end': '22740.958', 'text': 'details escaped him. He then removed the'}, {'start': '22739.200', 'end': '22742.638', 'text': "drone camera from around Merro's neck"}, {'start': '22740.958', 'end': '22744.638', 'text': 'and reviewed the footage to observe the'}, {'start': '22742.638', 'end': '22747.280', 'text': 'terrain ahead. Walking slowly along the'}, {'start': '22744.638', 'end': '22749.120', 'text': "forest path, Hiu's footsteps left uneven"}, {'start': '22747.280', 'end': '22751.280', 'text': 'imprints on the soil until he finally'}, {'start': '22749.120', 'end': '22753.200', 'text': 'stopped beside a lush tree. Cautiously'}, {'start': '22751.280', 'end': '22755.040', 'text': 'peeking out, his gaze locked onto a'}, {'start': '22753.200', 'end': '22757.360', 'text': 'small creature hidden within the bushes'}, {'start': '22755.040', 'end': '22759.440', 'text': 'wormple. This Pokémon, commonly seen in'}, {'start': '22757.360', 'end': '22760.958', 'text': 'the forests of the Hoen region, occupied'}, {'start': '22759.440', 'end': '22763.200', 'text': 'a place in the food chain similar to'}, {'start': '22760.958', 'end': '22764.798', 'text': 'Caterpie in the Kanto region, both at'}, {'start': '22763.200', 'end': '22766.558', 'text': 'the very bottom. The Wormple was'}, {'start': '22764.798', 'end': '22768.718', 'text': 'intently gnawing on a fresh piece of'}, {'start': '22766.558', 'end': '22770.718', 'text': 'tree bark. Its two-tail spikes raised as'}, {'start': '22768.718', 'end': '22772.958', 'text': 'it tore through the bark, causing sap to'}, {'start': '22770.718', 'end': '22775.040', 'text': 'drip onto the ground. Suddenly, a black'}, {'start': '22772.958', 'end': '22777.280', 'text': 'Merro burst out from the branches above,'}, {'start': '22775.040', 'end': '22779.360', 'text': 'its wings flapping fiercely to stir up a'}, {'start': '22777.280', 'end': '22781.440', 'text': 'gust of wind. A faint blue energy'}, {'start': '22779.360', 'end': '22783.120', 'text': 'shimmerred as a dark beam shot forth.'}, {'start': '22781.440', 'end': '22784.958', 'text': 'Before the Wormple could react, the'}, {'start': '22783.120', 'end': '22786.878', 'text': 'attack struck it hard. With a pained'}, {'start': '22784.958', 'end': '22789.200', 'text': "cry, the Wormple's wounds began to"}, {'start': '22786.878', 'end': '22791.360', 'text': 'bleed. Instinctively timid, it hurried'}, {'start': '22789.200', 'end': '22793.040', 'text': "to flee, but Heyu wasn't about to let it"}, {'start': '22791.360', 'end': '22795.200', 'text': 'escape and scathed. He quickly'}, {'start': '22793.040', 'end': '22797.360', 'text': 'commanded, "Merro, don\'t hold back\'s'}, {'start': '22795.200', 'end': '22799.360', 'text': 'pec." The Merro\'s beak sharpened as it'}, {'start': '22797.360', 'end': '22801.120', 'text': 'soared high before diving down. Its'}, {'start': '22799.360', 'end': '22802.878', 'text': 'pointed beak striking the wormple with'}, {'start': '22801.120', 'end': '22804.878', 'text': 'precision. The tiny creature lay'}, {'start': '22802.878', 'end': '22807.120', 'text': 'battered and motionless on the ground, a'}, {'start': '22804.878', 'end': '22809.040', 'text': 'glimmer of pleading in its eyes. Highest'}, {'start': '22807.120', 'end': '22811.120', 'text': 'voice was cold and merciless. Keep'}, {'start': '22809.040', 'end': '22812.878', 'text': 'attacking. Finish it off. This is the'}, {'start': '22811.120', 'end': '22815.120', 'text': 'law of survival in the wild andly the'}, {'start': '22812.878', 'end': '22816.878', 'text': 'strong survive today. He was determined'}, {'start': '22815.120', 'end': '22819.200', 'text': 'to make these Pokémon shed blood,'}, {'start': '22816.878', 'end': '22821.280', 'text': 'showing no mercy. The merro hesitated in'}, {'start': '22819.200', 'end': '22823.280', 'text': 'midair, glancing at Hiu before looking'}, {'start': '22821.280', 'end': '22825.840', 'text': 'back at the injured Wormple, a hint of'}, {'start': '22823.280', 'end': '22828.080', 'text': 'reluctance visible in its eyes. However,'}, {'start': '22825.840', 'end': '22830.000', 'text': 'faced with highest stoic and unyielding'}, {'start': '22828.080', 'end': '22832.000', 'text': 'expression, the Merro ultimately carried'}, {'start': '22830.000', 'end': '22834.480', 'text': 'out its pec attack, striking until the'}, {'start': '22832.000', 'end': '22836.320', 'text': "Wormple's life faded away. Nearby, a"}, {'start': '22834.480', 'end': '22838.638', 'text': 'small Eevee watched with tears streaming'}, {'start': '22836.320', 'end': '22840.320', 'text': 'down its face. Its fluffy ears pressed'}, {'start': '22838.638', 'end': '22842.160', 'text': 'tightly against its head, trying to'}, {'start': '22840.320', 'end': '22843.520', 'text': 'block out the scene. Yet, the metallic'}, {'start': '22842.160', 'end': '22845.600', 'text': 'tang of blood in the air was'}, {'start': '22843.520', 'end': '22847.360', 'text': 'inescapable. Unable to bear it any'}, {'start': '22845.600', 'end': '22849.120', 'text': 'longer, the Eevee retreated into the'}, {'start': '22847.360', 'end': '22850.958', 'text': 'pokeball it had always resisted'}, {'start': '22849.120', 'end': '22853.120', 'text': 'entering. A flicker of satisfaction'}, {'start': '22850.958', 'end': '22855.440', 'text': "crossed Hya's eyes. In this cut-throat"}, {'start': '22853.120', 'end': '22856.958', 'text': 'world, there was no room for compassion.'}, {'start': '22855.440', 'end': '22859.840', 'text': 'Still, he realized he might have been'}, {'start': '22856.958', 'end': '22861.840', 'text': 'too harsh. Merro, as a crow Pokemon, was'}, {'start': '22859.840', 'end': '22863.280', 'text': 'naturally cunning and ruthless, traits'}, {'start': '22861.840', 'end': '22866.080', 'text': 'that made it more attuned to such'}, {'start': '22863.280', 'end': '22867.360', 'text': 'survival rules. Eevee, however well, had'}, {'start': '22866.080', 'end': '22869.360', 'text': 'have to take some time to properly'}, {'start': '22867.360', 'end': '22871.360', 'text': 'console her later. After cleaning up the'}, {'start': '22869.360', 'end': '22873.120', 'text': 'traces of the battle, Heyu resumed his'}, {'start': '22871.360', 'end': '22874.718', 'text': 'journey toward the Verdant Turf Tunnel.'}, {'start': '22873.120', 'end': '22876.480', 'text': 'He had spent over a full day in the'}, {'start': '22874.718', 'end': '22878.718', 'text': 'forest, primarily focused on training'}, {'start': '22876.480', 'end': '22880.958', 'text': 'Merro. As the number of defeated Pokémon'}, {'start': '22878.718', 'end': '22882.638', 'text': 'grew, Merro began to grasp the harsh'}, {'start': '22880.958', 'end': '22884.480', 'text': 'principles of survival, survival of the'}, {'start': '22882.638', 'end': '22886.480', 'text': 'fittest, natural selection, and its'}, {'start': '22884.480', 'end': '22888.718', 'text': 'attacks became increasingly swift and'}, {'start': '22886.480', 'end': '22890.558', 'text': 'ruthless. Crow Pokémon seemed to possess'}, {'start': '22888.718', 'end': '22892.638', 'text': 'a unique knack for adapting to such'}, {'start': '22890.558', 'end': '22895.040', 'text': 'brutal environments. Through this bloody'}, {'start': '22892.638', 'end': '22897.280', 'text': "baptism, Merro's gaze grew sharper"}, {'start': '22895.040', 'end': '22899.040', 'text': 'enough to intimidate timid Pokémon. Its'}, {'start': '22897.280', 'end': '22901.280', 'text': 'level had soared quickly, now reaching'}, {'start': '22899.040', 'end': '22902.798', 'text': 'level 13. Finally, he made it out.'}, {'start': '22901.280', 'end': '22904.638', 'text': "Although it wasn't as exhausting as"}, {'start': '22902.798', 'end': '22906.480', 'text': 'traversing the orange forest earlier,'}, {'start': '22904.638', 'end': '22908.480', 'text': 'the process of training the Merkro along'}, {'start': '22906.480', 'end': '22909.920', 'text': "the way wasn't exactly easy. Heyu"}, {'start': '22908.480', 'end': '22911.680', 'text': 'glanced at the clear tire tracks and'}, {'start': '22909.920', 'end': '22914.080', 'text': 'footprints on the roadside and smiled.'}, {'start': '22911.680', 'end': '22915.840', 'text': 'The merro let out a raspy caw, flapping'}, {'start': '22914.080', 'end': '22918.000', 'text': 'its wings cheerfully. After some'}, {'start': '22915.840', 'end': '22919.760', 'text': 'thought, hey decided to stop walking. He'}, {'start': '22918.000', 'end': '22921.600', 'text': 'reached into his spatial backpack,'}, {'start': '22919.760', 'end': '22923.520', 'text': 'pulled out a foldable mountain bike, and'}, {'start': '22921.600', 'end': '22925.600', 'text': 'began pedaling toward the Karu tunnel.'}, {'start': '22923.520', 'end': '22927.440', 'text': 'On the way, Hiu finally encountered some'}, {'start': '22925.600', 'end': '22929.680', 'text': 'people. Most of them were carrying tools'}, {'start': '22927.440', 'end': '22931.520', 'text': 'like pickaxes or shovels heading in the'}, {'start': '22929.680', 'end': '22933.520', 'text': 'same direction Karu tunnel. They seemed'}, {'start': '22931.520', 'end': '22935.520', 'text': 'quite professional, likely prospectors'}, {'start': '22933.520', 'end': '22937.440', 'text': 'or miners searching for gold or rare'}, {'start': '22935.520', 'end': '22939.680', 'text': 'minerals. Spotting the large shelters'}, {'start': '22937.440', 'end': '22941.840', 'text': 'ahead, hey thought to himself, that must'}, {'start': '22939.680', 'end': '22943.600', 'text': 'be the gemstone gambling site, he put'}, {'start': '22941.840', 'end': '22945.520', 'text': 'down his moninocular and gazed at the'}, {'start': '22943.600', 'end': '22947.760', 'text': 'vast expanse of green tents ahead.'}, {'start': '22945.520', 'end': '22949.680', 'text': 'Dusting himself off, he continued riding'}, {'start': '22947.760', 'end': '22952.000', 'text': 'toward his destination. A black-haired'}, {'start': '22949.680', 'end': '22953.680', 'text': 'boy on a bike accompanied by a merro'}, {'start': '22952.000', 'end': '22956.080', 'text': 'naturally drew the attention of passers'}, {'start': '22953.680', 'end': '22957.760', 'text': 'by. However, most people only gave him a'}, {'start': '22956.080', 'end': '22959.840', 'text': 'brief glance before turning their focus'}, {'start': '22957.760', 'end': '22961.680', 'text': 'back to their own tasks. Despite his'}, {'start': '22959.840', 'end': '22963.520', 'text': 'slightly worn-out appearance, Hey Yes,'}, {'start': '22961.680', 'end': '22965.520', 'text': 'adventurer outfit as a trainer stood out'}, {'start': '22963.520', 'end': '22967.760', 'text': 'as particularly authentic. At that'}, {'start': '22965.520', 'end': '22969.920', 'text': 'moment, a woman in a blue police uniform'}, {'start': '22967.760', 'end': '22972.400', 'text': 'with a commanding presence rode up on a'}, {'start': '22969.920', 'end': '22974.080', 'text': 'motorcycle and blocked Hey path. Hello,'}, {'start': '22972.400', 'end': '22975.680', 'text': 'trainer. Please show me your league'}, {'start': '22974.080', 'end': '22977.920', 'text': "identification. I hope you won't mind"}, {'start': '22975.680', 'end': '22980.000', 'text': 'the inconvenience, the officer said. She'}, {'start': '22977.920', 'end': '22981.360', 'text': 'had long striking legs and exuded'}, {'start': '22980.000', 'end': '22983.200', 'text': 'authority as she dismounted her'}, {'start': '22981.360', 'end': '22985.120', 'text': 'motorcycle. She first presented her'}, {'start': '22983.200', 'end': '22986.958', 'text': "police badge and then requested Hiya's"}, {'start': '22985.120', 'end': '22988.718', 'text': 'credentials. Her captivating eyes'}, {'start': '22986.958', 'end': '22990.718', 'text': 'carried a scrutinizing look and the'}, {'start': '22988.718', 'end': '22992.958', 'text': 'Golive by her side approached Hiu,'}, {'start': '22990.718', 'end': '22994.558', 'text': "sniffing him cautiously. In a city, it's"}, {'start': '22992.958', 'end': '22996.798', 'text': 'not uncommon to encounter multiple'}, {'start': '22994.558', 'end': '22998.320', 'text': 'officer Jennies or nurse joys. And this'}, {'start': '22996.798', 'end': '22999.920', 'text': 'particular Jenny was responsible for'}, {'start': '22998.320', 'end': '23001.920', 'text': 'inspecting trainers entering Karu'}, {'start': '22999.920', 'end': '23004.000', 'text': 'Tunnel. After all, the tunnel was a'}, {'start': '23001.920', 'end': '23005.520', 'text': 'unique area, not quite wilderness, not'}, {'start': '23004.000', 'end': '23007.280', 'text': 'quite city, and not officially'}, {'start': '23005.520', 'end': '23009.600', 'text': 'designated as a conservation zone by the'}, {'start': '23007.280', 'end': '23011.360', 'text': 'league. Hello, Officer Jenny. Here is my'}, {'start': '23009.600', 'end': '23013.040', 'text': 'identification card. Thank you for your'}, {'start': '23011.360', 'end': '23015.200', 'text': 'diligence in conducting these checks.'}, {'start': '23013.040', 'end': '23017.280', 'text': 'Heyu said in a weary tone, retrieving'}, {'start': '23015.200', 'end': '23019.040', 'text': 'his ID card from his pocket and handing'}, {'start': '23017.280', 'end': '23020.798', 'text': 'it over. Officer Jenny pulled out a'}, {'start': '23019.040', 'end': '23022.958', 'text': 'peculiar-l looking handheld device and'}, {'start': '23020.798', 'end': '23024.878', 'text': 'scanned Hey Yes card. The device emitted'}, {'start': '23022.958', 'end': '23026.798', 'text': 'a series of beeps. After carefully'}, {'start': '23024.878', 'end': '23028.480', 'text': 'reviewing the information that appeared,'}, {'start': '23026.798', 'end': '23030.240', 'text': 'her initially cautious demeanor'}, {'start': '23028.480', 'end': '23032.480', 'text': 'softened. A direct league affiliated'}, {'start': '23030.240', 'end': '23034.878', 'text': 'trainer, no issues here, and a level two'}, {'start': '23032.480', 'end': '23036.958', 'text': 'clearance, no less. A hint of surprise'}, {'start': '23034.878', 'end': '23038.558', 'text': 'crossed her confident face, especially'}, {'start': '23036.958', 'end': '23040.480', 'text': 'when she noticed the endorsement from'}, {'start': '23038.558', 'end': '23042.798', 'text': 'the Joy family. She gave Hiu an'}, {'start': '23040.480', 'end': '23045.040', 'text': 'appraising look. Returning his ID card,'}, {'start': '23042.798', 'end': '23046.878', 'text': 'Officer Jinny offered a rare apology.'}, {'start': '23045.040', 'end': '23048.718', 'text': "I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Trainer"}, {'start': '23046.878', 'end': '23050.558', 'text': 'Heyu, I was just following standard'}, {'start': '23048.718', 'end': '23052.320', 'text': 'procedures. Lately, there have been'}, {'start': '23050.558', 'end': '23054.320', 'text': 'frequent disturbances by underground'}, {'start': '23052.320', 'end': '23055.920', 'text': 'criminal organizations in Karu Tunnel.'}, {'start': '23054.320', 'end': '23057.600', 'text': 'It was unusual for her to explain'}, {'start': '23055.920', 'end': '23059.760', 'text': "herself. She wasn't typically this"}, {'start': '23057.600', 'end': '23061.280', 'text': 'courteous to ordinary trainers. Hey, you'}, {'start': '23059.760', 'end': '23063.120', 'text': 'simply nodded faintly without saying'}, {'start': '23061.280', 'end': '23065.040', 'text': 'much. He quickly made his way toward the'}, {'start': '23063.120', 'end': '23066.958', 'text': 'tent area below. Thank you, Officer'}, {'start': '23065.040', 'end': '23069.120', 'text': "Jenny. I'm quite exhausted, so I'll take"}, {'start': '23066.958', 'end': '23070.958', 'text': 'my leave now. With that, Heyu mounted'}, {'start': '23069.120', 'end': '23073.280', 'text': 'his bike again and pedal downhill toward'}, {'start': '23070.958', 'end': '23074.878', 'text': 'his destination. Woof! Woof! Growlithe'}, {'start': '23073.280', 'end': '23076.798', 'text': 'barked a few times, breaking the'}, {'start': '23074.878', 'end': '23078.400', 'text': 'surrounding silence. Officer Jenny'}, {'start': '23076.798', 'end': '23080.320', 'text': 'watched Hey Yu<unk>s figure fade into'}, {'start': '23078.400', 'end': '23082.240', 'text': 'the distance, murmuring softly.'}, {'start': '23080.320', 'end': '23084.798', 'text': 'Growlithe, do you sense a hint of blood'}, {'start': '23082.240', 'end': '23086.798', 'text': 'on him? In truth, Officer Jenny had also'}, {'start': '23084.798', 'end': '23088.400', 'text': 'noticed something unusual about Heiu.'}, {'start': '23086.798', 'end': '23090.320', 'text': 'But there was no need to investigate'}, {'start': '23088.400', 'end': '23092.160', 'text': 'further. Without concrete evidence,'}, {'start': '23090.320', 'end': '23094.240', 'text': 'pursuing it would be a waste of time.'}, {'start': '23092.160', 'end': '23096.480', 'text': 'After all, hunting Pokémon in the wild'}, {'start': '23094.240', 'end': '23098.638', 'text': 'had long become an unspoken rule among'}, {'start': '23096.480', 'end': '23100.200', 'text': 'League trainers. In the vast wilderness,'}, {'start': '23098.638', 'end': '23102.160', 'text': "the league's laws often felt"}, {'start': '23100.200', 'end': '23104.160', 'text': 'insignificant. Officer Jenny then'}, {'start': '23102.160', 'end': '23106.080', 'text': 'resumed her post diligently. Two more'}, {'start': '23104.160', 'end': '23108.080', 'text': 'trainers approached along the path. This'}, {'start': '23106.080', 'end': '23110.160', 'text': 'time, she interrogated them harshly.'}, {'start': '23108.080', 'end': '23111.520', 'text': 'These trainers were ordinary civilians,'}, {'start': '23110.160', 'end': '23113.680', 'text': 'not even close to being part of the'}, {'start': '23111.520', 'end': '23115.600', 'text': "league's official trainers. Eventually,"}, {'start': '23113.680', 'end': '23117.600', 'text': "under Officer Jenny's subtle hints, the"}, {'start': '23115.600', 'end': '23119.680', 'text': 'two civilian trainers discreetly handed'}, {'start': '23117.600', 'end': '23121.920', 'text': 'her two league coins, allowing them to'}, {'start': '23119.680', 'end': '23123.360', 'text': 'pass without further trouble. Huh? Even'}, {'start': '23121.920', 'end': '23125.120', 'text': "though the benefits here can't compare"}, {'start': '23123.360', 'end': '23126.798', 'text': 'to the city, there are still plenty of'}, {'start': '23125.120', 'end': '23128.480', 'text': 'opportunities for some extra income.'}, {'start': '23126.798', 'end': '23130.638', 'text': 'Officer Jenny thought to herself with a'}, {'start': '23128.480', 'end': '23132.400', 'text': 'hint of smuggness. Despite her seemingly'}, {'start': '23130.638', 'end': '23134.160', 'text': 'glamorous appearance, she was under'}, {'start': '23132.400', 'end': '23135.760', 'text': 'considerable pressure. The coveted'}, {'start': '23134.160', 'end': '23137.760', 'text': 'positions in the cities with their'}, {'start': '23135.760', 'end': '23139.360', 'text': 'generous benefits and high salaries were'}, {'start': '23137.760', 'end': '23141.360', 'text': 'out of reach for someone like her from a'}, {'start': '23139.360', 'end': '23142.878', 'text': 'side branch of the family. However,'}, {'start': '23141.360', 'end': '23144.878', 'text': 'raising her Growlithe and her other'}, {'start': '23142.878', 'end': '23147.200', 'text': 'Pokémon required a significant amount of'}, {'start': '23144.878', 'end': '23148.878', 'text': 'League coins. Thus, she had no choice'}, {'start': '23147.200', 'end': '23150.400', 'text': 'but to use her minor authority to earn'}, {'start': '23148.878', 'end': '23152.320', 'text': 'some additional income beyond her'}, {'start': '23150.400', 'end': '23154.160', 'text': 'regular salary. She counted the newly'}, {'start': '23152.320', 'end': '23155.840', 'text': 'acquired league coins and skillfully'}, {'start': '23154.160', 'end': '23157.760', 'text': 'tucked them back into her wallet, ready'}, {'start': '23155.840', 'end': '23159.600', 'text': 'to greet the next trainer. Hey, you'}, {'start': '23157.760', 'end': '23161.840', 'text': 'there? Stop right now. Please present'}, {'start': '23159.600', 'end': '23163.920', 'text': 'your identification. Screech. The sound'}, {'start': '23161.840', 'end': '23165.840', 'text': 'of breaks echoed as Heyu rode up on his'}, {'start': '23163.920', 'end': '23168.000', 'text': 'mountain bike, stopping just outside the'}, {'start': '23165.840', 'end': '23169.760', 'text': 'bustling Gambling Stone Market, he swung'}, {'start': '23168.000', 'end': '23171.760', 'text': 'his leg over the bike and joged a few'}, {'start': '23169.760', 'end': '23173.840', 'text': 'steps as he dismounted. 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Hey, you'}, {'start': '23185.520', 'end': '23189.120', 'text': 'quickly noticed that their gear varied'}, {'start': '23187.040', 'end': '23190.798', 'text': 'widely with heavy boots and black gold'}, {'start': '23189.120', 'end': '23192.240', 'text': 'shovels that looked distinctly different'}, {'start': '23190.798', 'end': '23194.160', 'text': 'from the standard equipment found in'}, {'start': '23192.240', 'end': '23196.080', 'text': 'shops. Rather than rushing straight into'}, {'start': '23194.160', 'end': '23198.000', 'text': 'the Koo tunnel, he decided to take his'}, {'start': '23196.080', 'end': '23200.080', 'text': 'time exploring the urban market first,'}, {'start': '23198.000', 'end': '23201.760', 'text': 'hoping to find a map for sale. 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A'}, {'start': '23244.718', 'end': '23247.600', 'text': 'stone worth tens of thousands of'}, {'start': '23246.160', 'end': '23249.440', 'text': 'alliance coins could turn out to be'}, {'start': '23247.600', 'end': '23251.040', 'text': 'worthless rubble, while an unassuming'}, {'start': '23249.440', 'end': '23252.878', 'text': 'one might yield treasures worth a'}, {'start': '23251.040', 'end': '23254.718', 'text': 'thousand times its cost, changing'}, {'start': '23252.878', 'end': '23256.478', 'text': "someone's life overnight. This was a"}, {'start': '23254.718', 'end': '23258.558', 'text': 'place of fortune for the lucky and a pit'}, {'start': '23256.478', 'end': '23260.638', 'text': 'of despair for the reckless. Some left'}, {'start': '23258.558', 'end': '23262.240', 'text': 'this market as newfound millionaires'}, {'start': '23260.638', 'end': '23264.718', 'text': 'while others walked away completely'}, {'start': '23262.240', 'end': '23266.958', 'text': 'ruined. Heyu, however, had no interest'}, {'start': '23264.718', 'end': '23268.718', 'text': "in gambling on stones. It wasn't because"}, {'start': '23266.958', 'end': '23270.080', 'text': 'he was particularly disciplined, but'}, {'start': '23268.718', 'end': '23272.080', 'text': 'because he understood that the whole'}, {'start': '23270.080', 'end': '23273.920', 'text': 'setup was nothing but a scam. Did the'}, {'start': '23272.080', 'end': '23276.240', 'text': 'Alliance or the powerful figures at the'}, {'start': '23273.920', 'end': '23277.920', 'text': 'top truly lack the means to detect what'}, {'start': '23276.240', 'end': '23279.600', 'text': 'lay within these stones? Having'}, {'start': '23277.920', 'end': '23281.120', 'text': "encountered the allianc's, cuttingedge"}, {'start': '23279.600', 'end': '23283.600', 'text': 'technologies, and the incredible'}, {'start': '23281.120', 'end': '23285.200', 'text': 'abilities of Pokemon in this world, Heyu'}, {'start': '23283.600', 'end': '23286.798', 'text': 'was highly skeptical. Could psychotic'}, {'start': '23285.200', 'end': '23289.120', 'text': 'type Pokémon really not sense what was'}, {'start': '23286.798', 'end': '23291.120', 'text': 'inside? Could rocktype Pokémon truly'}, {'start': '23289.120', 'end': '23292.558', 'text': 'fail to detect special minerals within?'}, {'start': '23291.120', 'end': '23294.240', 'text': 'Once he pieced these connections'}, {'start': '23292.558', 'end': '23295.920', 'text': 'together, he lost all interest in'}, {'start': '23294.240', 'end': '23297.680', 'text': 'gambling on stones. As for the'}, {'start': '23295.920', 'end': '23299.600', 'text': 'unfortunate souls who lost everything'}, {'start': '23297.680', 'end': '23301.040', 'text': 'here, hey, you had no intention of'}, {'start': '23299.600', 'end': '23303.600', 'text': 'intervening. People learn from'}, {'start': '23301.040', 'end': '23305.440', 'text': 'experience, not advice. A single misstep'}, {'start': '23303.600', 'end': '23307.920', 'text': 'often leaves a lifelong impression.'}, {'start': '23305.440', 'end': '23310.000', 'text': 'Besides, he had no ties to these people.'}, {'start': '23307.920', 'end': '23311.680', 'text': 'Everyone has their own fate and choices.'}, {'start': '23310.000', 'end': '23313.760', 'text': "To interfere with someone else's cause"}, {'start': '23311.680', 'end': '23315.680', 'text': 'is to take on their consequences. 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The man said,'}, {'start': '23329.760', 'end': '23332.958', 'text': 'pulling out a pristine map from his bag.'}, {'start': '23331.680', 'end': '23335.120', 'text': 'Hey, you gave it a quick look and'}, {'start': '23332.958', 'end': '23336.878', 'text': 'noticed it was a handdrawn printed map'}, {'start': '23335.120', 'end': '23339.120', 'text': 'suggesting a sophisticated operation'}, {'start': '23336.878', 'end': '23340.798', 'text': "behind it. Don't worry, brother, the map"}, {'start': '23339.120', 'end': '23342.878', 'text': 'seller assured him, thumping his chest'}, {'start': '23340.798', 'end': '23344.400', 'text': 'confidently. This map was updated just a'}, {'start': '23342.878', 'end': '23345.920', 'text': "few days ago. As long as you don't"}, {'start': '23344.400', 'end': '23348.000', 'text': 'venture into the deepest parts of the'}, {'start': '23345.920', 'end': '23350.160', 'text': "Koo tunnel, you shouldn't run into any"}, {'start': '23348.000', 'end': '23351.920', 'text': 'trouble. Koba thought to himself, "As'}, {'start': '23350.160', 'end': '23353.280', 'text': 'expected, clearly someone had'}, {'start': '23351.920', 'end': '23354.958', 'text': 'specifically entered to study the'}, {'start': '23353.280', 'end': '23356.878', 'text': 'terrain while others were responsible'}, {'start': '23354.958', 'end': '23358.878', 'text': 'for drawing maps. The vendor in front of'}, {'start': '23356.878', 'end': '23360.878', 'text': 'him was likely the final link tasked'}, {'start': '23358.878', 'end': '23363.200', 'text': 'with selling the maps." Kuroba handed'}, {'start': '23360.878', 'end': '23365.120', 'text': 'over 5,000 alliance coins and obtained a'}, {'start': '23363.200', 'end': '23367.200', 'text': "map, but he didn't venture into the Ku"}, {'start': '23365.120', 'end': '23369.040', 'text': 'Tunnel immediately. Instead, he sought'}, {'start': '23367.200', 'end': '23370.958', 'text': 'out several other map sellers. Although'}, {'start': '23369.040', 'end': '23373.120', 'text': 'the maps they sold varied slightly in'}, {'start': '23370.958', 'end': '23374.878', 'text': 'detail, they were largely similar. 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Kuroba joined a group heading'}, {'start': '23391.840', 'end': '23395.760', 'text': 'into the tunnel, slowly making his way'}, {'start': '23393.680', 'end': '23397.760', 'text': 'along the rocky path into a mistfilled'}, {'start': '23395.760', 'end': '23399.520', 'text': 'passage. At the entrance of the tunnel,'}, {'start': '23397.760', 'end': '23401.360', 'text': 'a large crowd of people held up signs'}, {'start': '23399.520', 'end': '23403.520', 'text': 'that intrigued him. Mining team looking'}, {'start': '23401.360', 'end': '23405.280', 'text': 'for members. I have a damp Pokémon to'}, {'start': '23403.520', 'end': '23407.200', 'text': 'prevent explosions. Experienced'}, {'start': '23405.280', 'end': '23409.280', 'text': 'expedition team with over 3 years of'}, {'start': '23407.200', 'end': '23411.600', 'text': 'expertise, seeking a flying type trainer'}, {'start': '23409.280', 'end': '23413.280', 'text': 'to disperse the mist. Kuroba observed'}, {'start': '23411.600', 'end': '23415.120', 'text': 'the crowd thoughtfully, recalling that'}, {'start': '23413.280', 'end': '23417.280', 'text': 'the tunnel was famous online for two'}, {'start': '23415.120', 'end': '23420.000', 'text': 'reasons. First, it was home to various'}, {'start': '23417.280', 'end': '23421.840', 'text': 'rare Pokémon like Geodude and Nose Pass.'}, {'start': '23420.000', 'end': '23423.280', 'text': 'Second, it was always shrouded in a'}, {'start': '23421.840', 'end': '23425.120', 'text': 'light mist that greatly hindered'}, {'start': '23423.280', 'end': '23427.360', 'text': 'visibility. The dim tunnel had a'}, {'start': '23425.120', 'end': '23429.200', 'text': 'visibility of no more than 5 m, and'}, {'start': '23427.360', 'end': '23430.798', 'text': 'without a flying type Pokémon or an'}, {'start': '23429.200', 'end': '23433.200', 'text': 'exploration headlamp, one would'}, {'start': '23430.798', 'end': '23435.360', 'text': 'undoubtedly get lost. Just as Koroba was'}, {'start': '23433.200', 'end': '23436.958', 'text': 'about to enter, a sudden burst of cheers'}, {'start': '23435.360', 'end': '23439.200', 'text': 'erupted in the distance. "What\'s going'}, {'start': '23436.958', 'end': '23441.200', 'text': 'on? What happened?" someone exclaimed.'}, {'start': '23439.200', 'end': '23443.040', 'text': 'Quick, go back and check. Someone in the'}, {'start': '23441.200', 'end': '23444.878', 'text': 'gem cutting house just uncovered a'}, {'start': '23443.040', 'end': '23447.520', 'text': 'high-grade thundersstone. Are you'}, {'start': '23444.878', 'end': '23448.958', 'text': "serious? That's a huge fortune. Soon,"}, {'start': '23447.520', 'end': '23450.958', 'text': 'people were rushing to inform their'}, {'start': '23448.958', 'end': '23452.798', 'text': 'companions, and those nearby abandoned'}, {'start': '23450.958', 'end': '23454.638', 'text': 'their tools to join the excitement.'}, {'start': '23452.798', 'end': '23456.638', 'text': 'After all, such a high-grade mineral'}, {'start': '23454.638', 'end': '23458.240', 'text': "wasn't something one saw everyday, and"}, {'start': '23456.638', 'end': '23460.160', 'text': 'everyone wanted to bask in the good luck'}, {'start': '23458.240', 'end': '23462.000', 'text': 'and admire the person who had uncovered'}, {'start': '23460.160', 'end': '23463.120', 'text': 'the thundersstone. Even the officers'}, {'start': '23462.000', 'end': '23464.718', 'text': 'stationed at the tunnel entrance'}, {'start': '23463.120', 'end': '23467.040', 'text': "couldn't resist leaving their posts to"}, {'start': '23464.718', 'end': '23469.120', 'text': 'catch a glimpse. Koroba rested one foot'}, {'start': '23467.040', 'end': '23470.638', 'text': 'on a rock, gazing toward the gym cutting'}, {'start': '23469.120', 'end': '23472.798', 'text': 'house in the distance as he thought to'}, {'start': '23470.638', 'end': '23475.040', 'text': 'himself. A high-grade evolution stone'}, {'start': '23472.798', 'end': '23477.200', 'text': 'typically has a purity of over 90,'}, {'start': '23475.040', 'end': '23479.200', 'text': "easily worth millions. And that's just"}, {'start': '23477.200', 'end': '23480.798', 'text': 'for 90 purity any higher, and the price'}, {'start': '23479.200', 'end': '23482.400', 'text': 'would skyrocket further. While the'}, {'start': '23480.798', 'end': '23484.320', 'text': "thundersstone wasn't as sought after as"}, {'start': '23482.400', 'end': '23486.320', 'text': 'the Firestone or Water Stone, it was'}, {'start': '23484.320', 'end': '23487.920', 'text': 'still incredibly valuable, especially'}, {'start': '23486.320', 'end': '23489.520', 'text': 'considering that the Canaz Gym had'}, {'start': '23487.920', 'end': '23491.840', 'text': 'publicly announced over a month ago that'}, {'start': '23489.520', 'end': '23494.000', 'text': 'they were seeking thunders. After all,'}, {'start': '23491.840', 'end': '23496.240', 'text': 'their gym leader, Dwan, was known for'}, {'start': '23494.000', 'end': '23498.320', 'text': 'her signature Pokémon, Probapass, which'}, {'start': '23496.240', 'end': '23500.638', 'text': 'required a thundersstone to evolve. Many'}, {'start': '23498.320', 'end': '23502.718', 'text': 'of her apprentices also owned nose pass.'}, {'start': '23500.638', 'end': '23504.558', 'text': 'Uninterested in the commotion, Kuroba'}, {'start': '23502.718', 'end': '23506.718', 'text': 'turned and stepped into the dim tunnel.'}, {'start': '23504.558', 'end': '23508.558', 'text': 'He adjusted his expedition hat, and a'}, {'start': '23506.718', 'end': '23510.558', 'text': 'beam of light shone from the lamp on its'}, {'start': '23508.558', 'end': '23512.718', 'text': 'brim. The Merro perched on his shoulder'}, {'start': '23510.558', 'end': '23514.958', 'text': 'flapped its wings, gently dispersing the'}, {'start': '23512.718', 'end': '23516.798', 'text': "mist as Koroba's silhouette gradually"}, {'start': '23514.958', 'end': '23518.798', 'text': 'vanished into the darkness. The entrance'}, {'start': '23516.798', 'end': '23520.798', 'text': 'to the tunnel was now deserted. At that'}, {'start': '23518.798', 'end': '23522.798', 'text': 'moment, two trainers dressed in red and'}, {'start': '23520.798', 'end': '23524.558', 'text': 'blue outfits emerged from the shadows,'}, {'start': '23522.798', 'end': '23526.400', 'text': 'sneering at the crowd drawn away by the'}, {'start': '23524.558', 'end': '23528.240', 'text': 'thundersstone. The plump man in red'}, {'start': '23526.400', 'end': '23530.400', 'text': 'remarked, "The alliance is getting more'}, {'start': '23528.240', 'end': '23531.840', 'text': 'and more pathetic, so easily distracted'}, {'start': '23530.400', 'end': '23533.760', 'text': 'that even the guards abandoned their'}, {'start': '23531.840', 'end': '23535.920', 'text': 'posts." The dark-skinned woman in blue'}, {'start': '23533.760', 'end': '23537.760', 'text': 'replied, "Stop wasting time here. Don\'t'}, {'start': '23535.920', 'end': '23540.160', 'text': 'forget our objective is the item hidden'}, {'start': '23537.760', 'end': '23541.920', 'text': 'inside the Karu tunnel." The man in red,'}, {'start': '23540.160', 'end': '23544.360', 'text': 'apparently named Hitsuin, seemed'}, {'start': '23541.920', 'end': '23546.718', 'text': 'irritated by her comment and retorted,'}, {'start': '23544.360', 'end': '23548.718', 'text': '"Humpw, don\'t forget, we\'re only working'}, {'start': '23546.718', 'end': '23550.478', 'text': 'together temporarily." Infiltrating the'}, {'start': '23548.718', 'end': '23552.080', 'text': 'Devon Corporation was just a means to'}, {'start': '23550.478', 'end': '23553.920', 'text': 'get our hands on their new data and the'}, {'start': '23552.080', 'end': '23555.680', 'text': "Karu Tunnel maps. What's that supposed"}, {'start': '23553.920', 'end': '23557.520', 'text': "to mean, Hitsuin? I've already shared"}, {'start': '23555.680', 'end': '23559.120', 'text': "the data and maps with you. It's about"}, {'start': '23557.520', 'end': '23561.760', 'text': 'time you revealed the secret hidden in'}, {'start': '23559.120', 'end': '23563.680', 'text': 'the Ku Tunnel. The woman, called Quan,'}, {'start': '23561.760', 'end': '23565.920', 'text': 'stomped her foot angrily and reached for'}, {'start': '23563.680', 'end': '23568.080', 'text': 'her belt, wearily eyeing Hitsuin.'}, {'start': '23565.920', 'end': '23570.000', 'text': 'Sensing her hostility, Hitsuin raised'}, {'start': '23568.080', 'end': '23572.240', 'text': 'his hands in a placating gesture and'}, {'start': '23570.000', 'end': '23574.160', 'text': 'said, "Don\'t forget our organizations'}, {'start': '23572.240', 'end': '23575.200', 'text': 'are in a temporary alliance. Are you'}, {'start': '23574.160', 'end': '23577.280', 'text': 'sure you want to start a fight here?"'}, {'start': '23575.200', 'end': '23578.878', 'text': 'His words made Quan hesitate, cooling'}, {'start': '23577.280', 'end': '23580.878', 'text': 'her temper. The two turned their'}, {'start': '23578.878', 'end': '23582.878', 'text': 'attention to the eerie and silent tunnel'}, {'start': '23580.878', 'end': '23585.040', 'text': 'ahead, their gazes filled with mutual'}, {'start': '23582.878', 'end': '23586.638', 'text': 'distrust. After they entered, dozens'}, {'start': '23585.040', 'end': '23588.878', 'text': 'more individuals in red and blue'}, {'start': '23586.638', 'end': '23590.638', 'text': 'uniforms followed in waves, stealthily'}, {'start': '23588.878', 'end': '23592.558', 'text': 'slipping into the Karu Tunnel. Though'}, {'start': '23590.638', 'end': '23594.558', 'text': 'their factions were at odds, they moved'}, {'start': '23592.558', 'end': '23596.558', 'text': 'forward under the guise of cooperation.'}, {'start': '23594.558', 'end': '23598.478', 'text': 'The Kerry Tunnel was initially a mining'}, {'start': '23596.558', 'end': '23600.240', 'text': 'site operated by Devon Corporation,'}, {'start': '23598.478', 'end': '23602.638', 'text': 'primarily for extracting elemental'}, {'start': '23600.240', 'end': '23604.320', 'text': 'gemstones. At first, there was only a'}, {'start': '23602.638', 'end': '23606.160', 'text': 'single vein dedicated to gemstone'}, {'start': '23604.320', 'end': '23608.160', 'text': 'production. However, as mining'}, {'start': '23606.160', 'end': '23610.160', 'text': 'operations delved deeper, the workers'}, {'start': '23608.160', 'end': '23612.080', 'text': 'uncovered an enormous mine rich in a'}, {'start': '23610.160', 'end': '23614.558', 'text': 'variety of elemental minerals with'}, {'start': '23612.080', 'end': '23616.638', 'text': 'quantities so vast, it was astonishing.'}, {'start': '23614.558', 'end': '23618.878', 'text': 'This discovery allowed Devon Corporation'}, {'start': '23616.638', 'end': '23620.638', 'text': 'to amass great wealth, transforming it'}, {'start': '23618.878', 'end': '23622.638', 'text': 'from a small company into a highly'}, {'start': '23620.638', 'end': '23624.878', 'text': 'reputable cross-reional enterprise in'}, {'start': '23622.638', 'end': '23626.958', 'text': 'the Pokémon world. Strangely, after'}, {'start': '23624.878', 'end': '23628.798', 'text': 'accumulating substantial capital, Devon'}, {'start': '23626.958', 'end': '23630.638', 'text': 'Corporation abruptly ceased mining'}, {'start': '23628.798', 'end': '23632.638', 'text': 'operations in the Kerry Tunnel and even'}, {'start': '23630.638', 'end': '23634.160', 'text': 'opened it up for trainers to explore.'}, {'start': '23632.638', 'end': '23636.240', 'text': 'While this decision elevated the'}, {'start': '23634.160', 'end': '23637.920', 'text': "company's reputation to new heights, the"}, {'start': '23636.240', 'end': '23639.280', 'text': 'financial losses were immeasurable.'}, {'start': '23637.920', 'end': '23640.958', 'text': 'Though they continued to profit'}, {'start': '23639.280', 'end': '23642.638', 'text': 'significantly from external gemstone'}, {'start': '23640.958', 'end': '23644.320', 'text': 'betting shops, it was nowhere near as'}, {'start': '23642.638', 'end': '23646.400', 'text': 'lucrative as maintaining exclusive'}, {'start': '23644.320', 'end': '23648.080', 'text': "control over the mine's resources. Under"}, {'start': '23646.400', 'end': '23650.400', 'text': 'the trainers explorations, the Kerry'}, {'start': '23648.080', 'end': '23652.638', 'text': 'carry tunnel has extended nearly 10,000'}, {'start': '23650.400', 'end': '23654.798', 'text': 'meters, its branching paths as intricate'}, {'start': '23652.638', 'end': '23656.320', 'text': 'and interconnected as an ant colony.'}, {'start': '23654.798', 'end': '23658.240', 'text': 'Adventurers have reaped countless'}, {'start': '23656.320', 'end': '23659.440', 'text': 'rewards from their expeditions here, all'}, {'start': '23658.240', 'end': '23661.360', 'text': 'of which could have been Devon'}, {'start': '23659.440', 'end': '23662.878', 'text': "Corporation's gains. The reason behind"}, {'start': '23661.360', 'end': '23664.558', 'text': "the company's decision remains a"}, {'start': '23662.878', 'end': '23666.878', 'text': 'mystery, but it has done little to'}, {'start': '23664.558', 'end': '23668.878', 'text': 'dampen the enthusiasm of the trainers.'}, {'start': '23666.878', 'end': '23671.280', 'text': 'Under the beam of his exploration hats'}, {'start': '23668.878', 'end': '23673.520', 'text': 'light, Hu carefully oriented himself and'}, {'start': '23671.280', 'end': '23675.680', 'text': 'directed his merro. As a cloud of mist'}, {'start': '23673.520', 'end': '23678.080', 'text': 'dispersed, he finally managed to unfold'}, {'start': '23675.680', 'end': '23679.360', 'text': 'his map and confirm his location. He was'}, {'start': '23678.080', 'end': '23681.200', 'text': 'currently walking along the central'}, {'start': '23679.360', 'end': '23683.760', 'text': 'passage of the Kerry Tunnel, surrounded'}, {'start': '23681.200', 'end': '23685.760', 'text': 'by numerous narrow, winding side paths.'}, {'start': '23683.760', 'end': '23687.920', 'text': 'These side paths were treacherous,'}, {'start': '23685.760', 'end': '23690.160', 'text': 'harboring dangerous Pokémon, and every'}, {'start': '23687.920', 'end': '23691.680', 'text': 'year, explorers would lose their way and'}, {'start': '23690.160', 'end': '23693.760', 'text': 'eventually become sustenance for the'}, {'start': '23691.680', 'end': '23695.520', 'text': 'creatures lurking in the darkness. Heyu'}, {'start': '23693.760', 'end': '23697.600', 'text': 'left a trail of specially formulated'}, {'start': '23695.520', 'end': '23699.200', 'text': 'lime he had developed to mark his path,'}, {'start': '23697.600', 'end': '23701.520', 'text': 'steadily advancing deeper into the'}, {'start': '23699.200', 'end': '23703.760', 'text': 'tunnel. After over 4 hours of walking,'}, {'start': '23701.520', 'end': '23706.080', 'text': 'he finally exited the outermost section.'}, {'start': '23703.760', 'end': '23708.320', 'text': 'Merro used its astonished move, casting'}, {'start': '23706.080', 'end': '23710.478', 'text': 'an eerie glow in the cave. With a sudden'}, {'start': '23708.320', 'end': '23712.320', 'text': 'screech, a geodude appeared in view.'}, {'start': '23710.478', 'end': '23714.400', 'text': 'Heyu quickly commanded his Eevee and'}, {'start': '23712.320', 'end': '23716.638', 'text': 'Merro to deal with the Pokémon. As he'}, {'start': '23714.400', 'end': '23718.878', 'text': 'ventured further, lowerle Pokémon began'}, {'start': '23716.638', 'end': '23720.558', 'text': 'to appear more frequently. Notably, he'}, {'start': '23718.878', 'end': '23722.400', 'text': 'discovered a Geod dude with the hidden'}, {'start': '23720.558', 'end': '23723.920', 'text': 'ability Sturdy, which he decided to'}, {'start': '23722.400', 'end': '23725.920', 'text': 'capture for sale after leaving the'}, {'start': '23723.920', 'end': '23728.000', 'text': 'tunnel. Along the way, he encountered'}, {'start': '23725.920', 'end': '23729.840', 'text': 'other low-level Pokémon such as Rattata'}, {'start': '23728.000', 'end': '23731.600', 'text': 'and Wormple. These creatures appeared'}, {'start': '23729.840', 'end': '23733.440', 'text': 'weak and malnourished, yet were highly'}, {'start': '23731.600', 'end': '23735.120', 'text': 'aggressive. Heyu suffered multiple'}, {'start': '23733.440', 'end': '23736.798', 'text': 'attacks. Realizing that the Cary'}, {'start': '23735.120', 'end': '23738.958', 'text': "Tunnel's ecosystem was devoid of"}, {'start': '23736.798', 'end': '23740.958', 'text': 'vegetation, leaving Pokémon no choice'}, {'start': '23738.958', 'end': '23742.958', 'text': 'but to prey on humans for sustenance.'}, {'start': '23740.958', 'end': '23745.040', 'text': 'Pokémon like Geodude could survive by'}, {'start': '23742.958', 'end': '23746.878', 'text': 'consuming sand and rocks, but others had'}, {'start': '23745.040', 'end': '23748.878', 'text': 'to resort to attacking trainers.'}, {'start': '23746.878', 'end': '23751.280', 'text': 'Carnivorous Pokémon such as Zubat were'}, {'start': '23748.878', 'end': '23753.040', 'text': 'even known to feed on human flesh. Hey'}, {'start': '23751.280', 'end': '23755.280', 'text': 'was currently exploring the outskirts,'}, {'start': '23753.040', 'end': '23757.680', 'text': 'encountering wild Pokémon mostly below'}, {'start': '23755.280', 'end': '23759.520', 'text': 'level 15. The teamwork between Merro and'}, {'start': '23757.680', 'end': '23761.360', 'text': 'Eevee allowed them to easily defeat'}, {'start': '23759.520', 'end': '23763.200', 'text': 'their opponents. Merro had grown'}, {'start': '23761.360', 'end': '23764.958', 'text': 'accustomed to the act of battling. While'}, {'start': '23763.200', 'end': '23766.878', 'text': 'Eevee was gradually adapting to the'}, {'start': '23764.958', 'end': '23768.718', 'text': 'harsh realities of combat, though it'}, {'start': '23766.878', 'end': '23770.958', 'text': 'still felt uneasy about delivering the'}, {'start': '23768.718', 'end': '23772.718', 'text': 'final blow to each foe, Heyu showed'}, {'start': '23770.958', 'end': '23774.160', 'text': 'great patience toward Eevee.'}, {'start': '23772.718', 'end': '23775.920', 'text': 'Understanding that such a change in'}, {'start': '23774.160', 'end': '23777.840', 'text': 'temperament would take time. After an'}, {'start': '23775.920', 'end': '23779.920', 'text': 'hour of venturing deeper into the area,'}, {'start': '23777.840', 'end': '23781.680', 'text': 'Heyu and his Pokemon grew weary and'}, {'start': '23779.920', 'end': '23783.520', 'text': 'decided to take a break. He released'}, {'start': '23781.680', 'end': '23785.680', 'text': 'Cradon to keep watch for any potential'}, {'start': '23783.520', 'end': '23787.840', 'text': 'threats while giving Eevee and Merro a'}, {'start': '23785.680', 'end': '23789.600', 'text': 'gentle massage to relax their muscles.'}, {'start': '23787.840', 'end': '23791.600', 'text': 'Both Pokémon had gained significant'}, {'start': '23789.600', 'end': '23793.600', 'text': 'combat experience in a short time with'}, {'start': '23791.600', 'end': '23795.680', 'text': 'Merkro in particular reaching level 15'}, {'start': '23793.600', 'end': '23797.600', 'text': 'and learning the move wing attack. Once'}, {'start': '23795.680', 'end': '23799.680', 'text': 'rested, they resumed their exploration'}, {'start': '23797.600', 'end': '23801.760', 'text': 'along the mapped route. Passing by some'}, {'start': '23799.680', 'end': '23804.080', 'text': 'rocky mineral deposits, they discovered'}, {'start': '23801.760', 'end': '23806.160', 'text': 'only ordinary steel, which Heyu deemed'}, {'start': '23804.080', 'end': '23807.920', 'text': 'too heavy and not worth collecting. As'}, {'start': '23806.160', 'end': '23810.320', 'text': 'they approached a fork in the path, a'}, {'start': '23807.920', 'end': '23812.400', 'text': 'foul, musty odor resembling rotting meat'}, {'start': '23810.320', 'end': '23814.638', 'text': 'wafted through the air. Eevee recoiled'}, {'start': '23812.400', 'end': '23817.040', 'text': 'in disgust, backing away nervously.'}, {'start': '23814.638', 'end': '23818.638', 'text': 'Summoning his courage, he released Cra'}, {'start': '23817.040', 'end': '23820.958', 'text': 'and shown his flashlight toward the end'}, {'start': '23818.638', 'end': '23823.040', 'text': 'of the side path. There, he spotted two'}, {'start': '23820.958', 'end': '23824.878', 'text': 'dark, slimy masses. Immediately'}, {'start': '23823.040', 'end': '23826.958', 'text': 'recognizing them as Grimer, he commanded'}, {'start': '23824.878', 'end': '23828.798', 'text': 'Cradon to use Razer Shell, swiftly'}, {'start': '23826.958', 'end': '23830.878', 'text': 'defeating the two Pokémon and capturing'}, {'start': '23828.798', 'end': '23832.718', 'text': 'them. To make the area more tolerable,'}, {'start': '23830.878', 'end': '23834.558', 'text': 'he had Merro dispersed the lingering'}, {'start': '23832.718', 'end': '23836.240', 'text': 'stench with a gust of wind, allowing'}, {'start': '23834.558', 'end': '23838.478', 'text': 'them to proceed further into the side'}, {'start': '23836.240', 'end': '23840.558', 'text': 'passage. In a dim corner, Heyu'}, {'start': '23838.478', 'end': '23842.478', 'text': 'discovered two skeletal remains. He'}, {'start': '23840.558', 'end': '23844.638', 'text': 'stood silent while Eevee hid behind him'}, {'start': '23842.478', 'end': '23846.798', 'text': 'in fear. Merro perched indifferently on'}, {'start': '23844.638', 'end': '23848.638', 'text': 'his shoulder. Using a shovel, Heyu'}, {'start': '23846.798', 'end': '23851.200', 'text': 'buried the bones before leaving the grim'}, {'start': '23848.638', 'end': '23852.638', 'text': 'and filthy place. As the Pokedex chimed,'}, {'start': '23851.200', 'end': '23854.798', 'text': 'he checked the information on the two'}, {'start': '23852.638', 'end': '23856.160', 'text': 'Grimer he had caught. To his surprise,'}, {'start': '23854.798', 'end': '23858.798', 'text': 'one of them had inherited the move'}, {'start': '23856.160', 'end': '23860.558', 'text': 'Shadow Punch, a small but welcome bonus.'}, {'start': '23858.798', 'end': '23862.160', 'text': 'Heyu continued his journey. His'}, {'start': '23860.558', 'end': '23864.240', 'text': 'vigilance heightened as the threat of'}, {'start': '23862.160', 'end': '23866.320', 'text': 'poison type creatures lurked everywhere.'}, {'start': '23864.240', 'end': '23868.320', 'text': 'In the wild, among all the abnormal'}, {'start': '23866.320', 'end': '23871.200', 'text': 'conditions, people feared poisoning the'}, {'start': '23868.320', 'end': '23872.878', 'text': 'most. Burns, frostbite, paralysis, and'}, {'start': '23871.200', 'end': '23874.638', 'text': 'sleep were all obvious and could be'}, {'start': '23872.878', 'end': '23876.798', 'text': 'treated with specific potions or'}, {'start': '23874.638', 'end': '23878.478', 'text': 'berries. Poisoning, however, was'}, {'start': '23876.798', 'end': '23880.878', 'text': 'different. There were countless types of'}, {'start': '23878.478', 'end': '23882.958', 'text': 'toxins, some even hidden and dormant,'}, {'start': '23880.878', 'end': '23884.798', 'text': 'waiting to strike unexpectedly. It was'}, {'start': '23882.958', 'end': '23886.400', 'text': 'impossible to guard against. For this'}, {'start': '23884.798', 'end': '23887.920', 'text': 'reason, poison type creatures were'}, {'start': '23886.400', 'end': '23890.000', 'text': 'considered one of the most dangerous to'}, {'start': '23887.920', 'end': '23891.680', 'text': 'encounter. In the tunnel, Heyu had'}, {'start': '23890.000', 'end': '23893.200', 'text': 'previously noticed traces of human'}, {'start': '23891.680', 'end': '23895.680', 'text': 'activity, such as an extinguished'}, {'start': '23893.200', 'end': '23897.840', 'text': 'campfire at one of the forks. Now, as he'}, {'start': '23895.680', 'end': '23899.680', 'text': 'arrived at another fork, he saw a sign.'}, {'start': '23897.840', 'end': '23901.600', 'text': 'The tunnel did not appear deep, with'}, {'start': '23899.680', 'end': '23903.200', 'text': 'faint light visible inside. At the'}, {'start': '23901.600', 'end': '23905.040', 'text': 'entrance stood a sign indicating that'}, {'start': '23903.200', 'end': '23907.120', 'text': 'the tunnel had been temporarily claimed'}, {'start': '23905.040', 'end': '23908.558', 'text': 'as a camping base. It warned that anyone'}, {'start': '23907.120', 'end': '23910.320', 'text': 'who entered without permission would'}, {'start': '23908.558', 'end': '23912.558', 'text': 'face consequences at their own risk.'}, {'start': '23910.320', 'end': '23914.638', 'text': 'Tunnels like this, shallow and already'}, {'start': '23912.558', 'end': '23916.638', 'text': 'explored, were often used as temporary'}, {'start': '23914.638', 'end': '23918.638', 'text': 'shelters. Just as Heyu was about to'}, {'start': '23916.638', 'end': '23920.400', 'text': 'leave, hurried footsteps echoed from'}, {'start': '23918.638', 'end': '23922.400', 'text': 'within the tunnel. He tightened his grip'}, {'start': '23920.400', 'end': '23924.320', 'text': 'on the alloy shovel in his hand. Even'}, {'start': '23922.400', 'end': '23926.718', 'text': "the flapping of his Merro's wings became"}, {'start': '23924.320', 'end': '23928.718', 'text': 'subdued. His eyes sharpened like blades'}, {'start': '23926.718', 'end': '23930.638', 'text': 'fixed on the exit, ready to strike at'}, {'start': '23928.718', 'end': '23932.558', 'text': 'any moment. Within seconds, a'}, {'start': '23930.638', 'end': '23934.400', 'text': 'middle-aged backpacker emerged slowly'}, {'start': '23932.558', 'end': '23936.558', 'text': 'from the tunnel. He froze momentarily'}, {'start': '23934.400', 'end': '23938.478', 'text': 'upon seeing Hiu. then instinctively'}, {'start': '23936.558', 'end': '23940.160', 'text': 'tightened his grip on his own shovel.'}, {'start': '23938.478', 'end': '23942.160', 'text': 'However, the man with the backpack'}, {'start': '23940.160', 'end': '23944.160', 'text': 'suddenly broke into a friendly smile,'}, {'start': '23942.160', 'end': '23946.000', 'text': "blocking Hey's path into the tunnel."}, {'start': '23944.160', 'end': '23948.160', 'text': '"Hey there, young man. There\'s been a'}, {'start': '23946.000', 'end': '23950.240', 'text': 'collapse inside this tunnel. ID advise'}, {'start': '23948.160', 'end': '23951.840', 'text': 'you not to go in," the man said,'}, {'start': '23950.240', 'end': '23953.440', 'text': 'gesturing toward the tunnel he had just'}, {'start': '23951.840', 'end': '23955.600', 'text': 'exited. "Hey, you stepped back a couple'}, {'start': '23953.440', 'end': '23957.440', 'text': 'of paces, maintaining a safe distance,'}, {'start': '23955.600', 'end': '23959.280', 'text': 'but as he prepared to leave, he noticed'}, {'start': '23957.440', 'end': '23961.120', 'text': "something unusual. The man's clothes"}, {'start': '23959.280', 'end': '23962.958', 'text': 'were soaked, water dripping steadily'}, {'start': '23961.120', 'end': '23964.958', 'text': 'from his jacket, and there was a faint'}, {'start': '23962.958', 'end': '23967.200', 'text': 'metallic smell of blood. Having spent'}, {'start': '23964.958', 'end': '23969.040', 'text': 'time a drift at sea, hey you recognized'}, {'start': '23967.200', 'end': '23970.878', 'text': 'the scent immediately, a mix of water'}, {'start': '23969.040', 'end': '23972.878', 'text': 'and blood. Though faint, it was'}, {'start': '23970.878', 'end': '23974.798', 'text': 'unmistakable. When he directed his light'}, {'start': '23972.878', 'end': '23976.878', 'text': "toward the man's boots, he caught sight"}, {'start': '23974.798', 'end': '23978.400', 'text': 'of faint blood stains. Quickly moving'}, {'start': '23976.878', 'end': '23980.240', 'text': 'the light away to avoid drawing'}, {'start': '23978.400', 'end': '23982.160', 'text': 'attention, hey you felt a suspicion'}, {'start': '23980.240', 'end': '23984.240', 'text': "arise. This blood wasn't from a"}, {'start': '23982.160', 'end': '23986.320', 'text': 'creaturite was human. Though alarmed,'}, {'start': '23984.240', 'end': '23988.320', 'text': 'hey maintained a calm exterior, putting'}, {'start': '23986.320', 'end': '23990.080', 'text': 'on an innocent and carefree expression.'}, {'start': '23988.320', 'end': '23992.160', 'text': 'He said, "All right, sir. He<unk>ll take'}, {'start': '23990.080', 'end': '23993.920', 'text': 'another path. Sorry for disturbing you."'}, {'start': '23992.160', 'end': '23995.840', 'text': 'He turned toward a different tunnel, but'}, {'start': '23993.920', 'end': '23997.600', 'text': 'as he walked away, he suddenly attempted'}, {'start': '23995.840', 'end': '23999.440', 'text': 'to glance inside the tunnel with his'}, {'start': '23997.600', 'end': '24001.440', 'text': 'peripheral vision. The middle-aged man'}, {'start': '23999.440', 'end': '24003.440', 'text': "seemed to notice Hi Ya's small gesture"}, {'start': '24001.440', 'end': '24004.878', 'text': 'and quickly shifted his stance, using'}, {'start': '24003.440', 'end': '24007.120', 'text': 'his body to block the view of the'}, {'start': '24004.878', 'end': '24009.520', 'text': "tunnel's interior. This swift reaction"}, {'start': '24007.120', 'end': '24011.520', 'text': "only deepened Hi Ya's sense of unease."}, {'start': '24009.520', 'end': '24013.280', 'text': 'After entering another tunnel, Hiu'}, {'start': '24011.520', 'end': '24015.120', 'text': 'crouched slightly, leaning against the'}, {'start': '24013.280', 'end': '24017.200', 'text': 'stone wall. His pitch black pupils'}, {'start': '24015.120', 'end': '24018.798', 'text': 'emitted a cold and indifferent glint.'}, {'start': '24017.200', 'end': '24020.400', 'text': 'That middle-aged man was definitely'}, {'start': '24018.798', 'end': '24022.000', 'text': 'hiding something. In that branching'}, {'start': '24020.400', 'end': '24024.478', 'text': "tunnel, there was a secret he didn't"}, {'start': '24022.000', 'end': '24026.798', 'text': 'want anyone to uncover. However, Heu'}, {'start': '24024.478', 'end': '24028.478', 'text': "didn't rush to investigate. Instead, he"}, {'start': '24026.798', 'end': '24030.240', 'text': 'lingered in this alternate tunnel for a'}, {'start': '24028.478', 'end': '24032.160', 'text': 'while before returning to the spot where'}, {'start': '24030.240', 'end': '24033.920', 'text': 'he had first encountered the man. By'}, {'start': '24032.160', 'end': '24036.160', 'text': "then, the man's figure had already"}, {'start': '24033.920', 'end': '24037.680', 'text': 'disappeared as if he had left. Heyu'}, {'start': '24036.160', 'end': '24040.080', 'text': 'glanced at the tunnel the man had tried'}, {'start': '24037.680', 'end': '24042.400', 'text': 'to conceal, and finally, with a faint,'}, {'start': '24040.080', 'end': '24044.320', 'text': 'mysterious smile, he stepped in quietly.'}, {'start': '24042.400', 'end': '24046.320', 'text': 'Not long after, the man emerged from'}, {'start': '24044.320', 'end': '24047.680', 'text': 'behind a massive stone wall, his gaze'}, {'start': '24046.320', 'end': '24049.920', 'text': 'fixed on the tunnel. He Heyu had'}, {'start': '24047.680', 'end': '24051.680', 'text': 'entered. His eyes gleamed darkly, the'}, {'start': '24049.920', 'end': '24054.000', 'text': 'previously honest and simple expression'}, {'start': '24051.680', 'end': '24056.080', 'text': 'on his face replaced by a cruel smile.'}, {'start': '24054.000', 'end': '24057.600', 'text': 'Gripping a bloodstained alloy shovel, he'}, {'start': '24056.080', 'end': '24059.600', 'text': 'muttered under his breath, "You\'ve'}, {'start': '24057.600', 'end': '24061.600', 'text': "chosen to dig your own grave, so don't"}, {'start': '24059.600', 'end': '24063.280', 'text': 'blame me for what happens next." Heyu'}, {'start': '24061.600', 'end': '24065.600', 'text': 'walked deeper into the tunnel, following'}, {'start': '24063.280', 'end': '24067.600', 'text': 'the faint light. Along the way, he found'}, {'start': '24065.600', 'end': '24069.200', 'text': 'no signs of a collapse, which only'}, {'start': '24067.600', 'end': '24071.360', 'text': 'strengthened his belief that the man had'}, {'start': '24069.200', 'end': '24073.200', 'text': 'lied. Within minutes, he reached the end'}, {'start': '24071.360', 'end': '24075.040', 'text': 'of the tunnel, which opened into a pit'}, {'start': '24073.200', 'end': '24077.200', 'text': 'roughly the size of a small room.'}, {'start': '24075.040', 'end': '24079.200', 'text': 'Everything seemed ordinary except for'}, {'start': '24077.200', 'end': '24081.200', 'text': 'some scattered trash and traces of human'}, {'start': '24079.200', 'end': '24083.040', 'text': 'activity in the corner. Hiu glanced down'}, {'start': '24081.200', 'end': '24085.440', 'text': 'at the small EV by his feet and'}, {'start': '24083.040', 'end': '24087.440', 'text': 'commanded, "Eveie, sniff around and see'}, {'start': '24085.440', 'end': '24089.360', 'text': 'if something\'s off." Eve wrinkled its'}, {'start': '24087.440', 'end': '24091.520', 'text': 'little nose, sniffing the air as it'}, {'start': '24089.360', 'end': '24093.120', 'text': 'explored. Eventually, it prodded at a'}, {'start': '24091.520', 'end': '24095.360', 'text': 'section of ground that was noticeably'}, {'start': '24093.120', 'end': '24097.280', 'text': 'elevated. A glint of realization passed'}, {'start': '24095.360', 'end': '24099.040', 'text': "through Hyas's eyes as he began digging"}, {'start': '24097.280', 'end': '24101.200', 'text': 'into the raised area with his alloy'}, {'start': '24099.040', 'end': '24102.798', 'text': 'shovel. After just a few shovels, he'}, {'start': '24101.200', 'end': '24105.040', 'text': 'unearthed something that shocked Hema'}, {'start': '24102.798', 'end': '24106.958', 'text': 'severed hand. He continued digging and'}, {'start': '24105.040', 'end': '24109.120', 'text': 'within minutes he had uncovered several'}, {'start': '24106.958', 'end': '24110.718', 'text': 'mutilated human corpses. As he pieced'}, {'start': '24109.120', 'end': '24112.718', 'text': 'the charred remains together, they'}, {'start': '24110.718', 'end': '24114.638', 'text': 'formed the shape of a complete person.'}, {'start': '24112.718', 'end': '24116.718', 'text': 'Heyu quickly counted the bones and'}, {'start': '24114.638', 'end': '24118.320', 'text': 'visualized a human figure in his mind.'}, {'start': '24116.718', 'end': '24120.080', 'text': 'This was the truth the middle-aged man'}, {'start': '24118.320', 'end': '24121.920', 'text': 'had been desperately trying to hide. Was'}, {'start': '24120.080', 'end': '24123.920', 'text': 'it a dispute over the division of rare'}, {'start': '24121.920', 'end': '24126.000', 'text': 'minerals or the scene of a long-standing'}, {'start': '24123.920', 'end': '24127.600', 'text': "grudge turned deadly? Heyu couldn't"}, {'start': '24126.000', 'end': '24129.600', 'text': 'guess the complex relationship between'}, {'start': '24127.600', 'end': '24131.600', 'text': 'the man and the victim. He released the'}, {'start': '24129.600', 'end': '24133.760', 'text': 'grimer he had captured, instructing it'}, {'start': '24131.600', 'end': '24135.360', 'text': 'to consume all the flesh and bones and'}, {'start': '24133.760', 'end': '24137.680', 'text': 'clean up the site completely before'}, {'start': '24135.360', 'end': '24139.440', 'text': 'leaving. Remaining vigilant, Heyu made'}, {'start': '24137.680', 'end': '24141.520', 'text': 'his way out of the tunnel. Just as he'}, {'start': '24139.440', 'end': '24143.200', 'text': 'emerged, the middle-aged man was there,'}, {'start': '24141.520', 'end': '24145.280', 'text': 'standing in the middle of the path as if'}, {'start': '24143.200', 'end': '24147.520', 'text': 'waiting for him. Old man, you lied to me'}, {'start': '24145.280', 'end': '24149.440', 'text': 'earlier. There was no collapse inside.'}, {'start': '24147.520', 'end': '24151.440', 'text': 'Hey, you said his expression a mixture'}, {'start': '24149.440', 'end': '24153.520', 'text': 'of amusement and mockery as he stared at'}, {'start': '24151.440', 'end': '24155.120', 'text': 'the man. Huh? The man scratched his'}, {'start': '24153.520', 'end': '24157.360', 'text': 'head, maintaining his facade of'}, {'start': '24155.120', 'end': '24159.280', 'text': 'simplicity. Ah, really? Maybe you took a'}, {'start': '24157.360', 'end': '24161.200', 'text': 'wrong turn, young man. There are plenty'}, {'start': '24159.280', 'end': '24162.958', 'text': 'of branches in these tunnels. After all,'}, {'start': '24161.200', 'end': '24164.638', 'text': 'the two seem to share an unspoken'}, {'start': '24162.958', 'end': '24166.638', 'text': 'understanding, exchanging glances'}, {'start': '24164.638', 'end': '24168.160', 'text': 'without saying much. Both of them,'}, {'start': '24166.638', 'end': '24170.080', 'text': 'however, suddenly reached for their'}, {'start': '24168.160', 'end': '24172.320', 'text': 'waists. The distance between them,'}, {'start': '24170.080', 'end': '24173.760', 'text': 'initially close, gradually widened until'}, {'start': '24172.320', 'end': '24176.080', 'text': 'they stood at opposite sides of the'}, {'start': '24173.760', 'end': '24178.080', 'text': "branching path. At this point, the man's"}, {'start': '24176.080', 'end': '24180.558', 'text': 'friendly smile vanished completely,'}, {'start': '24178.080', 'end': '24182.320', 'text': 'replaced by an icy, detached demeanor.'}, {'start': '24180.558', 'end': '24184.320', 'text': 'Young man, did you come across anything'}, {'start': '24182.320', 'end': '24186.320', 'text': 'unusual in that tunnel? the middle-aged'}, {'start': '24184.320', 'end': '24188.478', 'text': 'man asked, his tone cold and his eyes'}, {'start': '24186.320', 'end': '24191.520', 'text': 'fixed on Heu, trying to discern any'}, {'start': '24188.478', 'end': '24193.200', 'text': 'clues. Heyu smirked and replied, "Oh, I'}, {'start': '24191.520', 'end': '24194.878', 'text': 'witnessed quite the spectacle in there."'}, {'start': '24193.200', 'end': '24196.718', 'text': 'As he spoke, he tapped the ground'}, {'start': '24194.878', 'end': '24198.798', 'text': 'lightly with his alloy shovel, his'}, {'start': '24196.718', 'end': '24200.558', 'text': "expression enigmatic. The man's heart"}, {'start': '24198.798', 'end': '24202.718', 'text': 'skipped a beat, and he could no longer'}, {'start': '24200.558', 'end': '24204.878', 'text': 'maintain his composure. He roared, "What'}, {'start': '24202.718', 'end': '24206.478', 'text': 'exactly did you see?" Heyu cast a glance'}, {'start': '24204.878', 'end': '24208.160', 'text': "at the man's large backpack, his"}, {'start': '24206.478', 'end': '24210.080', 'text': 'thoughts racing. What could possibly'}, {'start': '24208.160', 'end': '24212.080', 'text': 'drive companions to turn on each other,'}, {'start': '24210.080', 'end': '24213.520', 'text': 'even to the point of murder and theft?'}, {'start': '24212.080', 'end': '24215.120', 'text': 'Kuroha could tell for sure that this'}, {'start': '24213.520', 'end': '24216.878', 'text': 'middle-aged man was committing murder'}, {'start': '24215.120', 'end': '24218.718', 'text': 'for the first time. Although he appeared'}, {'start': '24216.878', 'end': '24220.798', 'text': "calm on the surface, and his act wasn't"}, {'start': '24218.718', 'end': '24222.878', 'text': 'bad, it was merely a facade built on'}, {'start': '24220.798', 'end': '24224.878', 'text': 'decades of life experience. His method'}, {'start': '24222.878', 'end': '24226.558', 'text': 'of killing was crude, and he even dealt'}, {'start': '24224.878', 'end': '24228.080', 'text': 'with the corpse carelessly. While it'}, {'start': '24226.558', 'end': '24229.840', 'text': 'might be hard to discover anything in'}, {'start': '24228.080', 'end': '24231.680', 'text': 'the labyrinth and tunnels, if this had'}, {'start': '24229.840', 'end': '24233.120', 'text': 'happened outside, Officer Jenny would'}, {'start': '24231.680', 'end': '24234.878', 'text': 'have identified him as the culprit'}, {'start': '24233.120', 'end': '24236.638', 'text': 'within a few days. This is your first'}, {'start': '24234.878', 'end': '24238.320', 'text': "time killing someone, isn't it? Don't"}, {'start': '24236.638', 'end': '24240.400', 'text': 'you know that human bones are incredibly'}, {'start': '24238.320', 'end': '24242.080', 'text': "tough and can't be destroyed by fire?"}, {'start': '24240.400', 'end': '24244.080', 'text': "Didn't you prepare any Pokemon in"}, {'start': '24242.080', 'end': '24245.920', 'text': "advance to handle the body? Kuroha's"}, {'start': '24244.080', 'end': '24247.840', 'text': 'voice was calm as he fixed his gaze on'}, {'start': '24245.920', 'end': '24249.760', 'text': 'the middle-aged man in front of him, his'}, {'start': '24247.840', 'end': '24251.760', 'text': "expression indifferent. The man's face"}, {'start': '24249.760', 'end': '24253.760', 'text': 'faltered slightly at these words, but he'}, {'start': '24251.760', 'end': '24256.080', 'text': 'quickly regained his composure, forcing'}, {'start': '24253.760', 'end': '24257.360', 'text': 'himself to appear calm. Oymph. I have no'}, {'start': '24256.080', 'end': '24259.600', 'text': "idea what you're talking about, he"}, {'start': '24257.360', 'end': '24261.760', 'text': "replied coldly. Kuroha's lips curled"}, {'start': '24259.600', 'end': '24263.360', 'text': 'into a faint, mocking smile. He'}, {'start': '24261.760', 'end': '24265.120', 'text': 'continued, there are blood stains on'}, {'start': '24263.360', 'end': '24266.878', 'text': 'you, so you had your Pokémon use water'}, {'start': '24265.120', 'end': '24269.040', 'text': "to wash them off, but you didn't do a"}, {'start': '24266.878', 'end': '24270.718', 'text': 'thorough job not even masking the smell.'}, {'start': '24269.040', 'end': '24272.638', 'text': "Can't you smell the blood on yourself?"}, {'start': '24270.718', 'end': '24274.558', 'text': 'As he spoke, he casually swung the'}, {'start': '24272.638', 'end': '24276.878', 'text': 'flashlight in his hand, illuminating the'}, {'start': '24274.558', 'end': '24278.958', 'text': "man's shoes. The middle-aged man slowly"}, {'start': '24276.878', 'end': '24280.958', 'text': 'lowered his head, following the beam of'}, {'start': '24278.958', 'end': '24282.478', 'text': 'light to his shoes, where he saw faint'}, {'start': '24280.958', 'end': '24284.160', 'text': "traces of blood that hadn't been"}, {'start': '24282.478', 'end': '24286.080', 'text': 'completely washed away. His heart'}, {'start': '24284.160', 'end': '24287.760', 'text': 'skipped a beat, and a cold sweat broke'}, {'start': '24286.080', 'end': '24289.840', 'text': 'out on his forehead. He looked back up'}, {'start': '24287.760', 'end': '24291.920', 'text': 'at Kuroha, his gaze now fierce and'}, {'start': '24289.840', 'end': '24294.160', 'text': 'menacing. The once expressionless face'}, {'start': '24291.920', 'end': '24296.000', 'text': 'became dark and twisted, his bloodshot'}, {'start': '24294.160', 'end': '24297.920', 'text': 'eyes resembling those of an enraged'}, {'start': '24296.000', 'end': '24300.160', 'text': 'beast. You little brat, what nonsense'}, {'start': '24297.920', 'end': '24301.840', 'text': 'are you spouting?" The man roared, his'}, {'start': '24300.160', 'end': '24304.240', 'text': 'voice filled with a mix of anger and'}, {'start': '24301.840', 'end': '24306.160', 'text': 'fear. But his outburst sounded more like'}, {'start': '24304.240', 'end': '24308.160', 'text': 'self-doubt as his trembling hands'}, {'start': '24306.160', 'end': '24310.080', 'text': 'betrayed the turmoil inside him. "You\'ll'}, {'start': '24308.160', 'end': '24312.320', 'text': 'be buried here with him," he snarled,'}, {'start': '24310.080', 'end': '24314.478', 'text': 'commanding his Pokémon to use Aquatale'}, {'start': '24312.320', 'end': '24316.080', 'text': 'and Grimer to attack with sludge. The'}, {'start': '24314.478', 'end': '24318.320', 'text': 'man had made up his mind to silence'}, {'start': '24316.080', 'end': '24320.320', 'text': 'Kuroha and bury his dark secret in the'}, {'start': '24318.320', 'end': '24322.320', 'text': 'underground tunnels. In truth, his'}, {'start': '24320.320', 'end': '24324.000', 'text': "reaction wasn't entirely unexpected."}, {'start': '24322.320', 'end': '24325.760', 'text': "Kurroa's appearance was incredibly"}, {'start': '24324.000', 'end': '24327.200', 'text': 'deceiving. On the surface, he looked'}, {'start': '24325.760', 'end': '24329.440', 'text': 'like a boy who had just entered his'}, {'start': '24327.200', 'end': '24331.120', 'text': 'teenage years. His attire was simple,'}, {'start': '24329.440', 'end': '24333.040', 'text': 'suggesting he was a rookie trainer who'}, {'start': '24331.120', 'end': '24335.120', 'text': 'had only recently begun his journey. The'}, {'start': '24333.040', 'end': '24337.200', 'text': 'Eevee and Merro by his side seemed to be'}, {'start': '24335.120', 'end': '24338.400', 'text': 'the extent of his Pokémon team. It'}, {'start': '24337.200', 'end': '24340.638', 'text': "wasn't surprising that the man"}, {'start': '24338.400', 'end': '24342.400', 'text': 'underestimated him. After all, his'}, {'start': '24340.638', 'end': '24344.240', 'text': 'perspective was limited. For someone in'}, {'start': '24342.400', 'end': '24346.000', 'text': 'his middle age, with Pokémon barely'}, {'start': '24344.240', 'end': '24347.840', 'text': 'reaching level 20, it was clear he'}, {'start': '24346.000', 'end': '24349.680', 'text': "wasn't from a prestigious background and"}, {'start': '24347.840', 'end': '24351.120', 'text': 'lacked natural talent as a trainer.'}, {'start': '24349.680', 'end': '24352.638', 'text': 'Having just dealt with his companion'}, {'start': '24351.120', 'end': '24355.200', 'text': "earlier, the man's confidence was"}, {'start': '24352.638', 'end': '24357.200', 'text': 'inflated. Seeing Kuroha as just a child,'}, {'start': '24355.200', 'end': '24359.440', 'text': 'he made his move without hesitation.'}, {'start': '24357.200', 'end': '24361.520', 'text': 'Kurroa calmly ordered his two Pokemon to'}, {'start': '24359.440', 'end': '24363.440', 'text': 'use protect, successfully blocking the'}, {'start': '24361.520', 'end': '24365.760', 'text': 'incoming attacks. He rolled to the side'}, {'start': '24363.440', 'end': '24367.520', 'text': 'into a corner and released Croant. In a'}, {'start': '24365.760', 'end': '24369.760', 'text': 'flash of white light, the imposing'}, {'start': '24367.520', 'end': '24371.600', 'text': 'Pokémon appeared. "Crodontot!" Karoha'}, {'start': '24369.760', 'end': '24373.600', 'text': 'called out, his eyes assessing the two'}, {'start': '24371.600', 'end': '24375.600', 'text': 'opposing Pokémon. With his current level'}, {'start': '24373.600', 'end': '24377.600', 'text': 'of experience, it was easy to estimate'}, {'start': '24375.600', 'end': '24379.680', 'text': 'their strength. The Pokémon were poorly'}, {'start': '24377.600', 'end': '24381.280', 'text': 'trained and unremarkable in power. The'}, {'start': '24379.680', 'end': '24383.200', 'text': "only thing to watch out for was Marl's"}, {'start': '24381.280', 'end': '24384.718', 'text': 'fairy typing. It seems that people in'}, {'start': '24383.200', 'end': '24386.558', 'text': 'this world have yet to discover this'}, {'start': '24384.718', 'end': '24388.718', 'text': 'particular attribute and merely regard'}, {'start': '24386.558', 'end': '24390.478', 'text': 'it as an ordinary one. Even mischievous'}, {'start': '24388.718', 'end': '24392.558', 'text': 'fairy type traits are categorized as'}, {'start': '24390.478', 'end': '24394.638', 'text': 'normal moves. Is this the extent of your'}, {'start': '24392.558', 'end': '24396.000', 'text': "strength? If so, I'm afraid you'll end"}, {'start': '24394.638', 'end': '24397.840', 'text': 'up buried here alongside your'}, {'start': '24396.000', 'end': '24399.760', 'text': 'companions. Hey, you taunted back with'}, {'start': '24397.840', 'end': '24401.200', 'text': 'the same words he had heard earlier. At'}, {'start': '24399.760', 'end': '24402.878', 'text': 'this moment, the middle-aged man'}, {'start': '24401.200', 'end': '24404.878', 'text': 'appeared to be on the verge of breaking'}, {'start': '24402.878', 'end': '24406.958', 'text': 'down. The pressure of killing, combined'}, {'start': '24404.878', 'end': '24409.440', 'text': "with Hey's relentless provocations,"}, {'start': '24406.958', 'end': '24411.120', 'text': 'drove him deeper into despair. His face'}, {'start': '24409.440', 'end': '24412.798', 'text': 'turned even paler when the crodon'}, {'start': '24411.120', 'end': '24414.798', 'text': 'appeared, and he felt the powerful'}, {'start': '24412.798', 'end': '24416.878', 'text': 'energy radiating from it, sinking'}, {'start': '24414.798', 'end': '24418.718', 'text': 'further into hopelessness. He realized'}, {'start': '24416.878', 'end': '24420.558', 'text': 'he had likely fallen into a trap and'}, {'start': '24418.718', 'end': '24422.718', 'text': 'underestimated this seemingly innocent'}, {'start': '24420.558', 'end': '24425.360', 'text': 'child before him. Marl Bubble Beam'}, {'start': '24422.718', 'end': '24427.520', 'text': 'Grimer, use sludge, the middle-aged man'}, {'start': '24425.360', 'end': '24429.520', 'text': 'commanded anxiously, his mind consumed'}, {'start': '24427.520', 'end': '24431.360', 'text': 'by murderous intent. He wanted nothing'}, {'start': '24429.520', 'end': '24433.280', 'text': 'more than to eliminate Heiu and leave'}, {'start': '24431.360', 'end': '24435.280', 'text': "him here. Seeing the man's growing"}, {'start': '24433.280', 'end': '24437.120', 'text': 'desperation, Heyu stopped mocking him'}, {'start': '24435.280', 'end': '24439.040', 'text': 'and directly ordered Cradon to finish'}, {'start': '24437.120', 'end': '24440.718', 'text': 'him off with Shellblade. The training'}, {'start': '24439.040', 'end': '24442.638', 'text': 'over the past few days had not been in'}, {'start': '24440.718', 'end': '24444.478', 'text': 'vain. Aside from improving its dragon'}, {'start': '24442.638', 'end': '24446.400', 'text': 'dance, Cradon had also mastered'}, {'start': '24444.478', 'end': '24448.400', 'text': 'Shellblade. With a swift motion,'}, {'start': '24446.400', 'end': '24450.638', 'text': 'turbulent water enveloped its pincers as'}, {'start': '24448.400', 'end': '24452.478', 'text': 'it struck Grimer forcefully. The attack'}, {'start': '24450.638', 'end': '24454.478', 'text': 'was so devastating that Grimer could'}, {'start': '24452.478', 'end': '24457.280', 'text': 'barely endure it, writhing in pain.'}, {'start': '24454.478', 'end': '24458.718', 'text': 'Merro wing attack. Eevee Swift. Hey, you'}, {'start': '24457.280', 'end': '24460.638', 'text': 'continued commanding his other two'}, {'start': '24458.718', 'end': '24463.360', 'text': 'Pokémon, giving the opponent no chance'}, {'start': '24460.638', 'end': '24465.840', 'text': 'to recover. Mariel, overwhelmed by Merro'}, {'start': '24463.360', 'end': '24467.680', 'text': 'and Eevee, was unable to assist Grimer.'}, {'start': '24465.840', 'end': '24469.600', 'text': 'Cradon relentlessly attacked with its'}, {'start': '24467.680', 'end': '24471.520', 'text': 'pincers while cold sweat dripped from'}, {'start': '24469.600', 'end': '24473.840', 'text': "the middle-aged man's forehead as his"}, {'start': '24471.520', 'end': '24475.600', 'text': 'expression grew increasingly tense. At'}, {'start': '24473.840', 'end': '24477.920', 'text': 'this moment, he regretted not training'}, {'start': '24475.600', 'end': '24479.600', 'text': 'another Pokémon. Out in the wild, no one'}, {'start': '24477.920', 'end': '24481.440', 'text': 'cares about fairness. Overwhelming your'}, {'start': '24479.600', 'end': '24483.600', 'text': 'opponent with numbers is the rule of'}, {'start': '24481.440', 'end': '24485.360', 'text': 'survival. The more Pokémon you have, the'}, {'start': '24483.600', 'end': '24487.360', 'text': 'better your chances of dominating. As'}, {'start': '24485.360', 'end': '24489.200', 'text': 'another bubble beam struck Grimer, it'}, {'start': '24487.360', 'end': '24491.040', 'text': 'was clear that it could no longer stand.'}, {'start': '24489.200', 'end': '24492.878', 'text': 'its body slumping and its toxic'}, {'start': '24491.040', 'end': '24494.878', 'text': 'secretions dripping sorrowfully to the'}, {'start': '24492.878', 'end': '24497.040', 'text': 'ground. The battle had become one-sided.'}, {'start': '24494.878', 'end': '24498.958', 'text': 'With Grimer defeated, Kraant was free to'}, {'start': '24497.040', 'end': '24501.040', 'text': 'join forces with the other two Pokemon'}, {'start': '24498.958', 'end': '24502.718', 'text': 'to take down Marl. The tide of battle'}, {'start': '24501.040', 'end': '24504.558', 'text': 'turned completely and even without'}, {'start': '24502.718', 'end': '24506.878', 'text': "Hiya's constant orders. The three"}, {'start': '24504.558', 'end': '24508.798', 'text': 'Pokémon worked in seamless coordination,'}, {'start': '24506.878', 'end': '24510.320', 'text': "quickly overwhelming the opponent's team"}, {'start': '24508.798', 'end': '24512.240', 'text': 'until they were lifeless. The'}, {'start': '24510.320', 'end': '24514.638', 'text': 'middle-aged man, his face stre with'}, {'start': '24512.240', 'end': '24516.400', 'text': 'blood, roared in despair. Why? Why are'}, {'start': '24514.638', 'end': '24518.240', 'text': 'you all forcing me? He staggered and'}, {'start': '24516.400', 'end': '24520.240', 'text': 'fell to his knees, his hollow eyes'}, {'start': '24518.240', 'end': '24522.080', 'text': 'staring blankly ahead, consumed by'}, {'start': '24520.240', 'end': '24524.160', 'text': 'hopelessness. Hey, you stepped forward'}, {'start': '24522.080', 'end': '24526.000', 'text': 'slowly and asked, looking down at him,'}, {'start': '24524.160', 'end': '24527.440', 'text': '"Now, will you tell me the truth about'}, {'start': '24526.000', 'end': '24529.680', 'text': 'what happened? Why did you kill your'}, {'start': '24527.440', 'end': '24531.520', 'text': 'companions?" Unfortunately, the man was'}, {'start': '24529.680', 'end': '24533.520', 'text': 'too broken to respond, muttering'}, {'start': '24531.520', 'end': '24535.680', 'text': 'repeatedly, "Why? Why did it come to'}, {'start': '24533.520', 'end': '24536.798', 'text': 'this?" Regret consumed him as he thought'}, {'start': '24535.680', 'end': '24538.080', 'text': 'about how things might have been'}, {'start': '24536.798', 'end': '24539.600', 'text': "different if he hadn't killed his"}, {'start': '24538.080', 'end': '24541.520', 'text': 'companions to claim the treasure for'}, {'start': '24539.600', 'end': '24543.040', 'text': 'himself. If only he had resisted his'}, {'start': '24541.520', 'end': '24544.958', 'text': "greed. Wouldn't it have been better to"}, {'start': '24543.040', 'end': '24547.360', 'text': 'share it together? Hey stepped back and'}, {'start': '24544.958', 'end': '24549.200', 'text': "coldly ordered Merro to end a man's life"}, {'start': '24547.360', 'end': '24551.280', 'text': 'as he watched the lifeless body on the'}, {'start': '24549.200', 'end': '24553.680', 'text': 'ground. Heyu remained indifferent, his'}, {'start': '24551.280', 'end': '24555.520', 'text': 'dark eyes reflecting a chilling apathy.'}, {'start': '24553.680', 'end': '24557.280', 'text': 'This world has always been like this. If'}, {'start': '24555.520', 'end': '24558.878', 'text': 'you want your Pokémon to grow stronger,'}, {'start': '24557.280', 'end': '24560.718', 'text': 'if you want to go further as a trainer,'}, {'start': '24558.878', 'end': '24562.400', 'text': 'you must fight for it. Especially for'}, {'start': '24560.718', 'end': '24564.240', 'text': 'trainers without any background or'}, {'start': '24562.400', 'end': '24566.400', 'text': 'privilege, the only way forward is to'}, {'start': '24564.240', 'end': '24568.320', 'text': 'risk everything to seize resources.'}, {'start': '24566.400', 'end': '24570.080', 'text': "Sadly, some people don't even have the"}, {'start': '24568.320', 'end': '24571.920', 'text': 'qualifications to compete. Just like'}, {'start': '24570.080', 'end': '24573.760', 'text': 'this middle-aged man wasting half his'}, {'start': '24571.920', 'end': '24575.600', 'text': 'life with nothing to show for it. It is'}, {'start': '24573.760', 'end': '24577.280', 'text': 'precisely because of this decayed system'}, {'start': '24575.600', 'end': '24579.040', 'text': 'and the blocked paths for upward'}, {'start': '24577.280', 'end': '24581.040', 'text': 'mobility that countless ordinary people'}, {'start': '24579.040', 'end': '24583.120', 'text': 'join the ranks of dark organizations,'}, {'start': '24581.040', 'end': '24584.320', 'text': 'becoming part of the underground forces.'}, {'start': '24583.120', 'end': '24585.920', 'text': 'Only through these means can they'}, {'start': '24584.320', 'end': '24588.558', 'text': 'contend with the league and fight for'}, {'start': '24585.920', 'end': '24590.558', 'text': 'resources. This is why despite countless'}, {'start': '24588.558', 'end': '24592.320', 'text': 'efforts to eradicate them, these dark'}, {'start': '24590.558', 'end': '24594.320', 'text': 'organizations continue to grow and'}, {'start': '24592.320', 'end': '24595.920', 'text': 'persist across regions. After a quick'}, {'start': '24594.320', 'end': '24597.600', 'text': "search of the man's corpse, Black"}, {'start': '24595.920', 'end': '24599.200', 'text': 'Feather found only a few scattered'}, {'start': '24597.600', 'end': '24601.600', 'text': 'Alliance coins and several empty'}, {'start': '24599.200', 'end': '24603.280', 'text': 'Pokeballs. He released Grimer, allowing'}, {'start': '24601.600', 'end': '24604.638', 'text': 'it to clean up the remains before'}, {'start': '24603.280', 'end': '24606.718', 'text': 'turning his attention to the two'}, {'start': '24604.638', 'end': '24609.200', 'text': 'deceased Pokémon, a Grimer and an'}, {'start': '24606.718', 'end': '24610.958', 'text': 'Azimaril. The Azimuril was noticeably'}, {'start': '24609.200', 'end': '24612.718', 'text': 'larger than average with a thicker layer'}, {'start': '24610.958', 'end': '24614.718', 'text': 'of fat around its waist, clearly'}, {'start': '24612.718', 'end': '24616.718', 'text': 'possessing the thick fat ability. Using'}, {'start': '24614.718', 'end': '24618.400', 'text': 'a shovel, Black Feather carefully cut'}, {'start': '24616.718', 'end': '24620.000', 'text': 'off the more valuable parts of the two'}, {'start': '24618.400', 'end': '24621.600', 'text': 'Pokémon, wrapped them in special'}, {'start': '24620.000', 'end': '24623.760', 'text': 'materials, and stored them in his'}, {'start': '24621.600', 'end': '24625.680', 'text': 'spatial backpack. Finally, his gaze'}, {'start': '24623.760', 'end': '24627.680', 'text': "shifted to the man's spatial backpack."}, {'start': '24625.680', 'end': '24630.080', 'text': 'The Merro, as if understanding the'}, {'start': '24627.680', 'end': '24631.760', 'text': 'unspoken command, flew over and hooked'}, {'start': '24630.080', 'end': '24633.680', 'text': 'the spatial backpack with its claws'}, {'start': '24631.760', 'end': '24635.600', 'text': 'before happily flapping its wings and'}, {'start': '24633.680', 'end': '24637.280', 'text': 'bringing it to Black Feather. He gently'}, {'start': '24635.600', 'end': '24639.120', 'text': "patted the Merro's head and took the"}, {'start': '24637.280', 'end': '24641.440', 'text': 'backpack. Inside, apart from'}, {'start': '24639.120', 'end': '24643.280', 'text': 'miscellaneous items, Pokémon food, and'}, {'start': '24641.440', 'end': '24645.200', 'text': 'energy cubes, there were only three'}, {'start': '24643.280', 'end': '24647.200', 'text': 'bottles containing a thick yellowish'}, {'start': '24645.200', 'end': '24648.958', 'text': 'liquid. Black Feather slowly pulled out'}, {'start': '24647.200', 'end': '24651.478', 'text': 'one of the bottles, and under the light,'}, {'start': '24648.958', 'end': '24653.920', 'text': 'the liquid exuded a clean, radiant glow.'}, {'start': '24651.478', 'end': '24656.000', 'text': '"Eioeence elixir," he exclaimed in'}, {'start': '24653.920', 'end': '24657.680', 'text': 'amazement. This was an incredibly rare'}, {'start': '24656.000', 'end': '24659.840', 'text': 'natural treasure he had once read about'}, {'start': '24657.680', 'end': '24661.920', 'text': 'in the library of the Rustboro gym. It'}, {'start': '24659.840', 'end': '24663.680', 'text': 'was said that geo essence elixir was the'}, {'start': '24661.920', 'end': '24665.600', 'text': 'essence of the earth itself. Often'}, {'start': '24663.680', 'end': '24667.680', 'text': 'described as nectar of the earth,'}, {'start': '24665.600', 'end': '24669.680', 'text': 'fragrant with the veins of soil, its'}, {'start': '24667.680', 'end': '24671.360', 'text': 'value was astronomical, considered an'}, {'start': '24669.680', 'end': '24673.200', 'text': 'unparalleled treasure for rock and'}, {'start': '24671.360', 'end': '24675.200', 'text': 'ground type Pokémon, capable of'}, {'start': '24673.200', 'end': '24677.120', 'text': 'significantly enhancing their potential.'}, {'start': '24675.200', 'end': '24678.958', 'text': 'On the black market, a single drop could'}, {'start': '24677.120', 'end': '24680.400', 'text': 'sell for a fortune. And here in these'}, {'start': '24678.958', 'end': '24682.638', 'text': 'three bottles, there were at least'}, {'start': '24680.400', 'end': '24684.400', 'text': 'hundreds of drops worth nearly tens of'}, {'start': '24682.638', 'end': '24686.240', 'text': 'millions. Black Feather finally'}, {'start': '24684.400', 'end': '24688.080', 'text': 'understood why the middle-aged man had'}, {'start': '24686.240', 'end': '24690.400', 'text': 'betrayed his companion. Faced with such'}, {'start': '24688.080', 'end': '24692.320', 'text': 'a temptation, few could resist. After'}, {'start': '24690.400', 'end': '24693.760', 'text': 'all, a fortune like this could buy a'}, {'start': '24692.320', 'end': '24695.520', 'text': 'starter Pokémon with exceptional'}, {'start': '24693.760', 'end': '24697.520', 'text': 'potential and still leave millions for'}, {'start': '24695.520', 'end': '24698.718', 'text': 'its training. For an ordinary trainer,'}, {'start': '24697.520', 'end': '24700.638', 'text': 'this was nothing short of a'}, {'start': '24698.718', 'end': '24702.478', 'text': 'life-changing opportunity. With careful'}, {'start': '24700.638', 'end': '24704.558', 'text': 'planning, it might even lead to greater'}, {'start': '24702.478', 'end': '24706.478', 'text': 'achievements. Yet, who would willingly'}, {'start': '24704.558', 'end': '24708.240', 'text': 'split such a fortune in half? After'}, {'start': '24706.478', 'end': '24710.320', 'text': 'cleaning up the scene, Black Feather'}, {'start': '24708.240', 'end': '24712.400', 'text': 'left the tunnel and continued exploring'}, {'start': '24710.320', 'end': '24714.320', 'text': 'in another direction. This world was far'}, {'start': '24712.400', 'end': '24717.120', 'text': 'from the utopia depicted in animated'}, {'start': '24714.320', 'end': '24719.120', 'text': 'stories. Love, hatred, scheming, and'}, {'start': '24717.120', 'end': '24721.440', 'text': 'betrayal were its true themes. As the'}, {'start': '24719.120', 'end': '24723.520', 'text': 'saying goes, you are what you eat. And'}, {'start': '24721.440', 'end': '24725.600', 'text': 'in this world, only by praying on others'}, {'start': '24723.520', 'end': '24727.440', 'text': 'could one hope to rise higher. Leaving'}, {'start': '24725.600', 'end': '24729.120', 'text': 'the tunnel behind, Black Feather'}, {'start': '24727.440', 'end': '24731.280', 'text': 'followed his map to another deserted'}, {'start': '24729.120', 'end': '24733.120', 'text': 'passage. At the entrance, he placed a'}, {'start': '24731.280', 'end': '24734.958', 'text': 'marker and instructed Cradon to stand'}, {'start': '24733.120', 'end': '24736.798', 'text': 'guard. Once he ensured the area was'}, {'start': '24734.958', 'end': '24738.958', 'text': 'secure, he set up camp inside the'}, {'start': '24736.798', 'end': '24741.120', 'text': 'tunnel, lit a fire, and began preparing'}, {'start': '24738.958', 'end': '24743.280', 'text': 'food to feed his Pokémon. Eevee, stay'}, {'start': '24741.120', 'end': '24745.440', 'text': 'still, okay? Black feather gently laid'}, {'start': '24743.280', 'end': '24747.280', 'text': 'Eevee across his lap, carefully parting'}, {'start': '24745.440', 'end': '24749.280', 'text': 'the fur covering her wound to apply'}, {'start': '24747.280', 'end': '24751.520', 'text': 'medicine. Hiss as the spray touched her'}, {'start': '24749.280', 'end': '24753.760', 'text': 'injured leg. Eevee immediately felt a'}, {'start': '24751.520', 'end': '24755.600', 'text': 'sharp sting and let out a pitiful cry,'}, {'start': '24753.760', 'end': '24757.360', 'text': 'her tearful eyes gazing at Black Feather'}, {'start': '24755.600', 'end': '24758.798', 'text': 'as he tended to her wound. She was'}, {'start': '24757.360', 'end': '24760.798', 'text': 'filled with grievance. This was her'}, {'start': '24758.798', 'end': '24762.958', 'text': 'first serious injury, and she had never'}, {'start': '24760.798', 'end': '24764.798', 'text': 'imagined battles could be so dangerous.'}, {'start': '24762.958', 'end': '24766.478', 'text': 'In the past, her seamless teamwork with'}, {'start': '24764.798', 'end': '24768.718', 'text': 'Black Feather had always allowed them to'}, {'start': '24766.478', 'end': '24770.320', 'text': 'toy with wild Pokémon effortlessly.'}, {'start': '24768.718', 'end': '24772.080', 'text': 'However, during this battle, the'}, {'start': '24770.320', 'end': '24774.240', 'text': 'commanding Pokemon unexpectedly got'}, {'start': '24772.080', 'end': '24776.160', 'text': 'injured. Little Eevee tried hard to hold'}, {'start': '24774.240', 'end': '24778.160', 'text': 'back its tears, but they clung to the'}, {'start': '24776.160', 'end': '24779.920', 'text': 'corners of its eyes, making its tearful'}, {'start': '24778.160', 'end': '24782.400', 'text': 'expression all the more endearing.'}, {'start': '24779.920', 'end': '24784.478', 'text': "Kuroba, seeing Eevee's pitiful state,"}, {'start': '24782.400', 'end': '24786.400', 'text': 'fed it a pain- relieving energy cube and'}, {'start': '24784.478', 'end': '24788.798', 'text': 'used skilled massage techniques to ease'}, {'start': '24786.400', 'end': '24791.040', 'text': 'its discomfort. Before long, exhausted'}, {'start': '24788.798', 'end': '24793.280', 'text': 'and relieved from the pain, Eevee fell'}, {'start': '24791.040', 'end': '24795.440', 'text': 'into a deep sleep. Kuroba carefully'}, {'start': '24793.280', 'end': '24797.440', 'text': 'placed it on a soft sleeping mat, gently'}, {'start': '24795.440', 'end': '24799.200', 'text': 'covered it with a warm blanket, and only'}, {'start': '24797.440', 'end': '24801.760', 'text': "after ensuring he hadn't woken it,"}, {'start': '24799.200', 'end': '24804.400', 'text': 'heaved a sigh of relief. "Ha! Finally,'}, {'start': '24801.760', 'end': '24806.080', 'text': 'it\'s Merro\'s turn now." Kuroba continued'}, {'start': '24804.400', 'end': '24808.638', 'text': 'massaging the Merro until his wrists'}, {'start': '24806.080', 'end': '24810.000', 'text': 'achd unbearably, forcing him to stop.'}, {'start': '24808.638', 'end': '24812.320', 'text': 'Shaking his hands to relieve the'}, {'start': '24810.000', 'end': '24814.878', 'text': 'soreness, he sighed. Massaging Pokémon'}, {'start': '24812.320', 'end': '24816.638', 'text': 'is definitely no easy task. While Kuroba'}, {'start': '24814.878', 'end': '24818.320', 'text': 'was exploring the Verdant Tunnel, an'}, {'start': '24816.638', 'end': '24820.160', 'text': 'intense tremor shook Rustboro Borro'}, {'start': '24818.320', 'end': '24822.080', 'text': 'City. The latest research data from the'}, {'start': '24820.160', 'end': '24824.160', 'text': 'Devon Corporation had been stolen.'}, {'start': '24822.080', 'end': '24826.000', 'text': 'Countless police cars rushed into action'}, {'start': '24824.160', 'end': '24828.080', 'text': 'and Officer Jenny herself came to'}, {'start': '24826.000', 'end': '24830.080', 'text': 'investigate. President Zineia, is this'}, {'start': '24828.080', 'end': '24831.600', 'text': 'true? The stolen data is actually the'}, {'start': '24830.080', 'end': '24834.000', 'text': 'latest research on the Pokémon'}, {'start': '24831.600', 'end': '24836.000', 'text': 'Navigator. Officer Jenny was so furious'}, {'start': '24834.000', 'end': '24838.320', 'text': 'that she was left speechless, her chest'}, {'start': '24836.000', 'end': '24839.360', 'text': "heaving with anger. Yes, it's true. I"}, {'start': '24838.320', 'end': '24841.200', 'text': 'never imagined that there would be'}, {'start': '24839.360', 'end': '24842.798', 'text': 'traitors in my own company, or rather'}, {'start': '24841.200', 'end': '24844.878', 'text': 'those two were probably undercover'}, {'start': '24842.798', 'end': '24846.320', 'text': 'agents from the start. President Zeno'}, {'start': '24844.878', 'end': '24848.718', 'text': 'was shocked that the two employees he'}, {'start': '24846.320', 'end': '24850.240', 'text': 'had trusted the most, Hamira and Iumi,'}, {'start': '24848.718', 'end': '24852.320', 'text': "had stolen the company's cuttingedge"}, {'start': '24850.240', 'end': '24854.080', 'text': 'research. Officer Jenny was equally'}, {'start': '24852.320', 'end': '24856.160', 'text': 'enraged, nearly fainting from'}, {'start': '24854.080', 'end': '24857.600', 'text': 'frustration. After all, the Pokémon'}, {'start': '24856.160', 'end': '24859.680', 'text': 'Navigator project was a massive'}, {'start': '24857.600', 'end': '24861.440', 'text': 'investment made by her family. This new'}, {'start': '24859.680', 'end': '24863.040', 'text': 'Navigator was unlike any previous'}, {'start': '24861.440', 'end': '24865.360', 'text': "device. It didn't need to connect to"}, {'start': '24863.040', 'end': '24867.040', 'text': 'Signal towers. Instead, it directly'}, {'start': '24865.360', 'end': '24868.958', 'text': "utilized Devon Corporation's global"}, {'start': '24867.040', 'end': '24870.878', 'text': 'network. This meant it could function in'}, {'start': '24868.958', 'end': '24873.360', 'text': 'any environment, no matter how harsh'}, {'start': '24870.878', 'end': '24875.360', 'text': 'volcanoes, oceans, dense forests, or'}, {'start': '24873.360', 'end': '24876.718', 'text': 'even uncharted forbidden zones. For'}, {'start': '24875.360', 'end': '24878.478', 'text': 'League investigators and law'}, {'start': '24876.718', 'end': '24880.478', 'text': 'enforcement, this invention was of'}, {'start': '24878.478', 'end': '24882.000', 'text': 'monumental significance. The Jenny'}, {'start': '24880.478', 'end': '24883.840', 'text': 'family had poured a fortune into the'}, {'start': '24882.000', 'end': '24885.160', 'text': 'project, knowing that if it succeeded,'}, {'start': '24883.840', 'end': '24887.280', 'text': 'they would be its greatest'}, {'start': '24885.160', 'end': '24888.718', 'text': 'beneficiaries. But now she had just'}, {'start': '24887.280', 'end': '24890.798', 'text': 'learned that the research data had been'}, {'start': '24888.718', 'end': '24892.558', 'text': 'stolen. President Zineo was even more'}, {'start': '24890.798', 'end': '24894.000', 'text': "distressed as he hadn't mentioned that"}, {'start': '24892.558', 'end': '24896.080', 'text': 'the thieves had also taken the'}, {'start': '24894.000', 'end': '24898.080', 'text': 'topographical map of the Verdant Tunnel.'}, {'start': '24896.080', 'end': '24899.680', 'text': 'This map contains some secrets about his'}, {'start': '24898.080', 'end': '24901.840', 'text': 'family. And though the area was now'}, {'start': '24899.680', 'end': '24903.520', 'text': 'abandoned, it still left him uneasy.'}, {'start': '24901.840', 'end': '24905.200', 'text': 'Since leading the Zineia family to'}, {'start': '24903.520', 'end': '24907.360', 'text': "prominence, he hadn't felt this kind of"}, {'start': '24905.200', 'end': '24909.840', 'text': 'anxiety in years. Watching the police'}, {'start': '24907.360', 'end': '24911.280', 'text': 'force rush into action, Zineia Mahogany,'}, {'start': '24909.840', 'end': '24913.360', 'text': 'the head of the Zineia family and'}, {'start': '24911.280', 'end': '24915.200', 'text': 'president of Devon Corporation, wore a'}, {'start': '24913.360', 'end': '24917.440', 'text': 'worried expression. At that moment, his'}, {'start': '24915.200', 'end': '24918.798', 'text': 'phone rang. Hello, Dad. I heard'}, {'start': '24917.440', 'end': '24920.400', 'text': 'something happened at the company. Do'}, {'start': '24918.798', 'end': '24922.000', 'text': 'you need me to come back and help? A'}, {'start': '24920.400', 'end': '24924.320', 'text': 'cheerful young voice came from the other'}, {'start': '24922.000', 'end': '24926.878', 'text': 'end. Zineia Mahogany smiled and shook'}, {'start': '24924.320', 'end': '24928.718', 'text': 'his head, playfully scolding, "No need,'}, {'start': '24926.878', 'end': '24930.400', 'text': 'you rascal. You spend all your time'}, {'start': '24928.718', 'end': '24932.000', 'text': "playing with rocks anyway. I doubt you'd"}, {'start': '24930.400', 'end': '24934.000', 'text': 'be much help here." The voice on the'}, {'start': '24932.000', 'end': '24936.080', 'text': 'other end replied with a laugh. "He,'}, {'start': '24934.000', 'end': '24937.840', 'text': "Dad, I got it from you. Didn't you love"}, {'start': '24936.080', 'end': '24939.600', 'text': 'collecting rocks when you were younger?"'}, {'start': '24937.840', 'end': '24941.520', 'text': 'Amid their playful banter, Zineia'}, {'start': '24939.600', 'end': '24944.080', 'text': "Mahogan's mood lightened slightly."}, {'start': '24941.520', 'end': '24946.000', 'text': 'Before hanging up, he said, "Steven, by'}, {'start': '24944.080', 'end': '24947.680', 'text': 'the way, the shiny Beldum the family was'}, {'start': '24946.000', 'end': '24949.440', 'text': 'helping to track down has been found.'}, {'start': '24947.680', 'end': '24951.120', 'text': 'Come back sometime and let it evolve'}, {'start': '24949.440', 'end': '24953.200', 'text': 'into Metagross with yours fusion'}, {'start': '24951.120', 'end': '24955.280', 'text': 'evolution. This was said to be a special'}, {'start': '24953.200', 'end': '24957.360', 'text': 'technique developed by the Zenia family'}, {'start': '24955.280', 'end': '24959.760', 'text': 'exclusively for pseudo legendary Pokemon'}, {'start': '24957.360', 'end': '24962.080', 'text': 'like Metagross. It allowed two identical'}, {'start': '24959.760', 'end': '24963.680', 'text': 'Pokemon to fuse and after evolution,'}, {'start': '24962.080', 'end': '24966.000', 'text': 'their potential would be significantly'}, {'start': '24963.680', 'end': '24967.440', 'text': 'enhanced. Of course, only a top tier'}, {'start': '24966.000', 'end': '24969.600', 'text': 'family like the Zenia family could'}, {'start': '24967.440', 'end': '24971.360', 'text': 'afford such a unique evolution method.'}, {'start': '24969.600', 'end': '24973.040', 'text': 'Even if other prominent families managed'}, {'start': '24971.360', 'end': '24974.638', 'text': 'to obtain a Beldum, they would let it'}, {'start': '24973.040', 'end': '24976.400', 'text': 'evolve normally. And even if they'}, {'start': '24974.638', 'end': '24978.320', 'text': "somehow acquired the Zineia family's"}, {'start': '24976.400', 'end': '24979.920', 'text': 'fusion evolution technique, they likely'}, {'start': '24978.320', 'end': '24982.240', 'text': "wouldn't have the financial resources to"}, {'start': '24979.920', 'end': '24984.400', 'text': 'use it. Hey continued his exploration in'}, {'start': '24982.240', 'end': '24986.160', 'text': 'the Ku Tunnel, venturing into countless'}, {'start': '24984.400', 'end': '24988.320', 'text': 'branching tunnels and encountering a'}, {'start': '24986.160', 'end': '24990.240', 'text': 'variety of situations. Some tunnels'}, {'start': '24988.320', 'end': '24992.240', 'text': 'contained the corpses of elves. Others'}, {'start': '24990.240', 'end': '24994.798', 'text': 'revealed human camps and some held'}, {'start': '24992.240', 'end': '24996.320', 'text': 'lifeless decayed elf eggs. Each small'}, {'start': '24994.798', 'end': '24998.478', 'text': 'offshoot of the tunnel was like opening'}, {'start': '24996.320', 'end': '25001.040', 'text': 'a blind box, bringing hay you different'}, {'start': '24998.478', 'end': '25003.120', 'text': 'surprises or at times shocks. He'}, {'start': '25001.040', 'end': '25004.958', 'text': 'cautiously held a small shovel, tapping'}, {'start': '25003.120', 'end': '25006.958', 'text': 'the earthn walls beside him while his'}, {'start': '25004.958', 'end': '25008.878', 'text': 'flashlight illuminated the path ahead.'}, {'start': '25006.958', 'end': '25011.280', 'text': 'The dark crow flapped its wings in the'}, {'start': '25008.878', 'end': '25013.600', 'text': 'misty tunnel, dispersing the thin haze.'}, {'start': '25011.280', 'end': '25015.760', 'text': 'As the fog cleared, Hiu finally saw the'}, {'start': '25013.600', 'end': '25017.440', 'text': 'road ahead and proceeded cautiously. He'}, {'start': '25015.760', 'end': '25019.440', 'text': 'picked up a stone from the ground and'}, {'start': '25017.440', 'end': '25021.600', 'text': 'threw it into the dark tunnel. After a'}, {'start': '25019.440', 'end': '25023.440', 'text': 'long moment, a faint echo returned from'}, {'start': '25021.600', 'end': '25025.440', 'text': 'the darkness, indicating that the tunnel'}, {'start': '25023.440', 'end': '25026.958', 'text': 'was far from short. Heyu paused and'}, {'start': '25025.440', 'end': '25028.798', 'text': 'leaned against the wall, deep in'}, {'start': '25026.958', 'end': '25030.718', 'text': 'thought. This path could either lead to'}, {'start': '25028.798', 'end': '25032.958', 'text': 'a dead end or connect to another main'}, {'start': '25030.718', 'end': '25034.958', 'text': 'passage. Careful consideration and route'}, {'start': '25032.958', 'end': '25037.440', 'text': 'planning were the wisest choices. The'}, {'start': '25034.958', 'end': '25038.958', 'text': 'dark crow, as if sensing his hesitation,'}, {'start': '25037.440', 'end': '25041.360', 'text': 'flapped its wings a short distance'}, {'start': '25038.958', 'end': '25042.798', 'text': 'ahead, clearing the mist further. Hey'}, {'start': '25041.360', 'end': '25044.558', 'text': 'reflected that he had already gained'}, {'start': '25042.798', 'end': '25046.558', 'text': 'plenty from this expedition. In addition'}, {'start': '25044.558', 'end': '25048.400', 'text': 'to the progress of several elves, he had'}, {'start': '25046.558', 'end': '25050.160', 'text': 'unexpectedly obtained some geomantic'}, {'start': '25048.400', 'end': '25051.840', 'text': 'stone milk. It was best not to be'}, {'start': '25050.160', 'end': '25053.920', 'text': 'greedy. Rather than venturing into'}, {'start': '25051.840', 'end': '25055.920', 'text': 'another main passage, it might be wiser'}, {'start': '25053.920', 'end': '25057.600', 'text': 'to continue exploring the current path,'}, {'start': '25055.920', 'end': '25059.840', 'text': 'even if it meant entering shorter side'}, {'start': '25057.600', 'end': '25062.080', 'text': 'tunnels. Just as Hiu was about to turn'}, {'start': '25059.840', 'end': '25063.520', 'text': 'back, a deafening explosion suddenly'}, {'start': '25062.080', 'end': '25065.120', 'text': 'erupted from the darkness of the tunnel'}, {'start': '25063.520', 'end': '25067.200', 'text': 'ahead. Boom! The sound was like'}, {'start': '25065.120', 'end': '25069.120', 'text': 'something detonating, its echo traveling'}, {'start': '25067.200', 'end': '25071.920', 'text': 'a great distance before resonating in'}, {'start': '25069.120', 'end': '25073.760', 'text': 'Hiu<unk>s ears. Little Eevee, startled,'}, {'start': '25071.920', 'end': '25076.240', 'text': 'leaped into the air, its soft fur'}, {'start': '25073.760', 'end': '25078.320', 'text': 'bristling in fright. The dark crow, also'}, {'start': '25076.240', 'end': '25079.920', 'text': 'startled by the echo, flapped its wings'}, {'start': '25078.320', 'end': '25082.240', 'text': 'erratically, struggling to maintain'}, {'start': '25079.920', 'end': '25084.478', 'text': 'balance in the air. However, instead of'}, {'start': '25082.240', 'end': '25086.240', 'text': 'being upset, Hey face lit up with'}, {'start': '25084.478', 'end': '25087.840', 'text': 'excitement. His eyes sparkled with'}, {'start': '25086.240', 'end': '25089.760', 'text': 'delight as he gazed into the dark'}, {'start': '25087.840', 'end': '25092.000', 'text': 'branching tunnel. That was the roar of'}, {'start': '25089.760', 'end': '25093.520', 'text': 'an explode. A smile crept across his'}, {'start': '25092.000', 'end': '25095.840', 'text': 'face. One of his tasks for this journey'}, {'start': '25093.520', 'end': '25097.920', 'text': 'was to capture a Whismore. Explode is'}, {'start': '25095.840', 'end': '25100.240', 'text': 'the evolved form of Whizmore, which can'}, {'start': '25097.920', 'end': '25102.638', 'text': 'further evolve into explode at level 40.'}, {'start': '25100.240', 'end': '25104.878', 'text': "Though explod's final base stat total of"}, {'start': '25102.638', 'end': '25106.558', 'text': '490 might seem unimpressive for a'}, {'start': '25104.878', 'end': '25108.638', 'text': 'three-stage evolution, it remains a'}, {'start': '25106.558', 'end': '25110.798', 'text': 'favorite among trainers. The reason lies'}, {'start': '25108.638', 'end': '25113.120', 'text': 'in its mastery of a powerful move called'}, {'start': '25110.798', 'end': '25114.878', 'text': 'Boom Burst. This normal type move is one'}, {'start': '25113.120', 'end': '25117.440', 'text': 'of the strongest special attacks in its'}, {'start': '25114.878', 'end': '25119.680', 'text': 'category with a power of 140, second'}, {'start': '25117.440', 'end': '25122.558', 'text': 'only to Hyperbeam and Giga Impact, which'}, {'start': '25119.680', 'end': '25124.878', 'text': 'have a power of 150. Unlike those moves,'}, {'start': '25122.558', 'end': '25127.040', 'text': 'however, boom burst has no drawbacks.'}, {'start': '25124.878', 'end': '25129.440', 'text': 'Yet, very few Pokemon can learn itly'}, {'start': '25127.040', 'end': '25131.120', 'text': 'Whismore, Noivern, and Explode. The'}, {'start': '25129.440', 'end': '25133.360', 'text': 'other two are rare and prestigious'}, {'start': '25131.120', 'end': '25135.200', 'text': 'dragon types. Thinking of all this, hey,'}, {'start': '25133.360', 'end': '25136.878', 'text': 'you felt a surge of excitement. The'}, {'start': '25135.200', 'end': '25138.798', 'text': 'reward for capturing a Whismore was'}, {'start': '25136.878', 'end': '25140.798', 'text': 'substantial, and it was paid in alliance'}, {'start': '25138.798', 'end': '25143.040', 'text': 'points, no less. To avoid being'}, {'start': '25140.798', 'end': '25144.958', 'text': 'discovered, Heyu dimmed the light to its'}, {'start': '25143.040', 'end': '25146.718', 'text': 'lowest setting, crouched down, and'}, {'start': '25144.958', 'end': '25148.160', 'text': 'carefully moved forward toward the dark'}, {'start': '25146.718', 'end': '25150.080', 'text': 'tunnel where the voices were coming'}, {'start': '25148.160', 'end': '25152.160', 'text': 'from. After some time of cautious'}, {'start': '25150.080', 'end': '25154.000', 'text': 'exploration, he finally saw a faint'}, {'start': '25152.160', 'end': '25156.400', 'text': 'glimmer of light, and a trace of joy'}, {'start': '25154.000', 'end': '25158.558', 'text': 'flashed in his eyes. However, as he got'}, {'start': '25156.400', 'end': '25160.718', 'text': 'closer, human voices reached his ears.'}, {'start': '25158.558', 'end': '25162.798', 'text': '"Boss, this spirit is too difficult to'}, {'start': '25160.718', 'end': '25164.718', 'text': 'handle. Its soundwave attacks are way'}, {'start': '25162.798', 'end': '25166.400', 'text': 'too strong," a man in red clothing'}, {'start': '25164.718', 'end': '25168.718', 'text': 'exclaimed anxiously, "What are you'}, {'start': '25166.400', 'end': '25170.638', 'text': 'afraid of? Just stall it. My MTA will'}, {'start': '25168.718', 'end': '25172.718', 'text': 'soon be ready to crush it." Another man'}, {'start': '25170.638', 'end': '25174.798', 'text': 'replied coldly. At this moment, they'}, {'start': '25172.718', 'end': '25176.878', 'text': 'were commanding a Puchina and a Mitenna'}, {'start': '25174.798', 'end': '25178.878', 'text': 'in a fierce battle against an explod.'}, {'start': '25176.878', 'end': '25180.958', 'text': 'Although the Explode was outnumbered, it'}, {'start': '25178.878', 'end': '25182.878', 'text': 'was also protecting a whis behind it,'}, {'start': '25180.958', 'end': '25184.718', 'text': 'forcing it to divide its attention and'}, {'start': '25182.878', 'end': '25187.200', 'text': 'leaving its body increasingly covered in'}, {'start': '25184.718', 'end': '25189.120', 'text': 'wounds. Roar! The Explode unleashed'}, {'start': '25187.200', 'end': '25191.280', 'text': 'another powerful soundwave attack,'}, {'start': '25189.120', 'end': '25193.280', 'text': 'sending the Puchina flying into a rock'}, {'start': '25191.280', 'end': '25195.760', 'text': 'wall where it collapsed unconscious.'}, {'start': '25193.280', 'end': '25197.840', 'text': '"Boss, hurry up and attack. I can\'t hold'}, {'start': '25195.760', 'end': '25199.920', 'text': 'on much longer," the man in red shouted'}, {'start': '25197.840', 'end': '25201.440', 'text': 'urgently. "Use crunch!" the other man'}, {'start': '25199.920', 'end': '25203.840', 'text': 'ordered with a grim expression. The'}, {'start': '25201.440', 'end': '25206.000', 'text': 'Maitana, now fully charged, lunged'}, {'start': '25203.840', 'end': '25207.920', 'text': 'forward with ferocity, its sharp teeth'}, {'start': '25206.000', 'end': '25210.080', 'text': 'dripping with saliva. Dark energy'}, {'start': '25207.920', 'end': '25212.080', 'text': 'gathered around it as it savagely bit'}, {'start': '25210.080', 'end': '25214.240', 'text': 'into the explodes body. Despite the'}, {'start': '25212.080', 'end': '25216.240', 'text': 'pain, the explod continued to shield the'}, {'start': '25214.240', 'end': '25218.160', 'text': 'Whismore behind it. Just as it was about'}, {'start': '25216.240', 'end': '25220.160', 'text': 'to collapse in despair, a sudden surge'}, {'start': '25218.160', 'end': '25222.878', 'text': 'of blue water shot through the air.'}, {'start': '25220.160', 'end': '25224.718', 'text': 'Cradant, use water jet. Heyu, who had'}, {'start': '25222.878', 'end': '25226.878', 'text': 'been observing from the shadows, finally'}, {'start': '25224.718', 'end': '25228.878', 'text': 'stepped forward and commanded his croant'}, {'start': '25226.878', 'end': '25230.638', 'text': 'to attack the Mitina. The powerful'}, {'start': '25228.878', 'end': '25232.320', 'text': 'stream of water struck the Maitina'}, {'start': '25230.638', 'end': '25234.240', 'text': 'directly, sending it flying with'}, {'start': '25232.320', 'end': '25236.558', 'text': "overwhelming force. Don't give it a"}, {'start': '25234.240', 'end': '25238.240', 'text': "chance. Use razor shell. Heyu's cold,"}, {'start': '25236.558', 'end': '25240.240', 'text': 'emotionless voice echoed through the'}, {'start': '25238.240', 'end': '25241.840', 'text': 'tunnel. At that moment, the two trainers'}, {'start': '25240.240', 'end': '25243.840', 'text': 'in red quickly realized what was'}, {'start': '25241.840', 'end': '25245.200', 'text': 'happening and shouted angrily, "How dare'}, {'start': '25243.840', 'end': '25247.920', 'text': "you? Can't you see those are our"}, {'start': '25245.200', 'end': '25249.920', 'text': 'Pokémon?" Heyu smirked coldly. "So what?'}, {'start': '25247.920', 'end': '25252.400', 'text': 'Right now, those two Pokémon are my'}, {'start': '25249.920', 'end': '25253.760', 'text': 'prey." His icy gaze swept over the pair,'}, {'start': '25252.400', 'end': '25255.920', 'text': "and he couldn't shake the feeling that"}, {'start': '25253.760', 'end': '25257.360', 'text': 'their outfits seemed strangely familiar,'}, {'start': '25255.920', 'end': '25259.760', 'text': "though he couldn't immediately place"}, {'start': '25257.360', 'end': '25261.680', 'text': 'them. you. One of the men was so furious'}, {'start': '25259.760', 'end': '25263.200', 'text': 'he was at a loss for words. The other'}, {'start': '25261.680', 'end': '25265.040', 'text': 'leaned in to whisper something to him,'}, {'start': '25263.200', 'end': '25266.878', 'text': 'which seemed to calm his anger slightly.'}, {'start': '25265.040', 'end': '25268.920', 'text': 'A look of apprehension flickered across'}, {'start': '25266.878', 'end': '25271.120', 'text': 'his face, followed by a sudden'}, {'start': '25268.920', 'end': '25272.958', 'text': 'realization. You ocean team people are'}, {'start': '25271.120', 'end': '25274.958', 'text': "as unreasonable as ever. I'll make sure"}, {'start': '25272.958', 'end': '25277.040', 'text': 'to report this to our captain, the first'}, {'start': '25274.958', 'end': '25278.798', 'text': 'man sneered. Exactly. Our two'}, {'start': '25277.040', 'end': '25280.638', 'text': 'organizations are supposed to be in a'}, {'start': '25278.798', 'end': '25282.638', 'text': 'cooperative phase, yet here you are'}, {'start': '25280.638', 'end': '25284.638', 'text': 'brazenly stealing our prey, the calmer'}, {'start': '25282.638', 'end': '25286.320', 'text': 'man added. Hey, who had been commanding'}, {'start': '25284.638', 'end': '25288.798', 'text': 'his Pokemon to surround the wounded'}, {'start': '25286.320', 'end': '25290.558', 'text': 'explode, froze upon hearing their words.'}, {'start': '25288.798', 'end': '25292.638', 'text': 'Ocean Team, could it be that these men'}, {'start': '25290.558', 'end': '25294.400', 'text': 'were part of Team Magma? The realization'}, {'start': '25292.638', 'end': '25296.478', 'text': 'struck him like lightning. Because his'}, {'start': '25294.400', 'end': '25298.240', 'text': 'Cradon was a signature Pokémon of Ocean'}, {'start': '25296.478', 'end': '25299.920', 'text': 'Team, they must have mistaken him for a'}, {'start': '25298.240', 'end': '25301.760', 'text': 'member of that organization. Heyu'}, {'start': '25299.920', 'end': '25303.600', 'text': 'silently accepted the misunderstanding'}, {'start': '25301.760', 'end': '25305.680', 'text': 'without correcting them. As the light'}, {'start': '25303.600', 'end': '25308.240', 'text': 'illuminated the two men more clearly, he'}, {'start': '25305.680', 'end': '25310.798', 'text': 'noticed their deep red uniforms as fiery'}, {'start': '25308.240', 'end': '25312.638', 'text': 'as molten lava and the M emblem on their'}, {'start': '25310.798', 'end': '25314.958', 'text': 'chests. It instantly triggered his'}, {'start': '25312.638', 'end': '25316.958', 'text': 'memory. Team magma, hey murmured in'}, {'start': '25314.958', 'end': '25318.718', 'text': "astonishment. Without Hiu's immediate"}, {'start': '25316.958', 'end': '25320.558', 'text': 'orders, the explodes seized the'}, {'start': '25318.718', 'end': '25322.478', 'text': 'opportunity to escape down a branching'}, {'start': '25320.558', 'end': '25324.400', 'text': 'tunnel. When Hiu turned back to check,'}, {'start': '25322.478', 'end': '25326.798', 'text': 'it had already disappeared. The two team'}, {'start': '25324.400', 'end': '25329.600', 'text': 'magma members, meanwhile, smirked and'}, {'start': '25326.798', 'end': '25331.680', 'text': 'said mockingly, "Well, well, ocean team'}, {'start': '25329.600', 'end': '25333.440', 'text': "friend, we'll leave that explode to you."}, {'start': '25331.680', 'end': '25335.520', 'text': 'Good luck finding it in this maze of'}, {'start': '25333.440', 'end': '25337.680', 'text': 'tunnels." With that, they recalled their'}, {'start': '25335.520', 'end': '25338.958', 'text': 'Montana and Puchina and exited the'}, {'start': '25337.680', 'end': '25340.878', 'text': 'tunnel. Hey, you watched their'}, {'start': '25338.958', 'end': '25342.878', 'text': 'retreating figures. a faint sense of'}, {'start': '25340.878', 'end': '25344.638', 'text': 'unease creeping into his mind. He'}, {'start': '25342.878', 'end': '25346.478', 'text': 'decided not to have his Pokemon attack'}, {'start': '25344.638', 'end': '25348.638', 'text': 'and stop them. The Hoen region was'}, {'start': '25346.478', 'end': '25350.558', 'text': 'currently rife with dark organizations.'}, {'start': '25348.638', 'end': '25352.080', 'text': 'And while Ocean Team and Team Magma were'}, {'start': '25350.558', 'end': '25354.080', 'text': 'among the more prominent ones, their'}, {'start': '25352.080', 'end': '25355.840', 'text': 'apparent secret collaboration hinted at'}, {'start': '25354.080', 'end': '25357.920', 'text': 'something even more concerning. With'}, {'start': '25355.840', 'end': '25359.440', 'text': 'memories of his previous life, Hiu knew'}, {'start': '25357.920', 'end': '25362.000', 'text': 'that these two organizations would'}, {'start': '25359.440', 'end': '25363.680', 'text': 'inevitably rise to great power. For now,'}, {'start': '25362.000', 'end': '25365.520', 'text': 'he decided it was best not to provoke'}, {'start': '25363.680', 'end': '25367.440', 'text': 'them. He recalled his croant and'}, {'start': '25365.520', 'end': '25369.600', 'text': 'signaled to his Eevee and Merro to'}, {'start': '25367.440', 'end': '25371.520', 'text': 'continue pursuing the escaped explode.'}, {'start': '25369.600', 'end': '25373.280', 'text': 'Dark Crow spread its wings and launched'}, {'start': '25371.520', 'end': '25375.600', 'text': 'an attack while Eevee countered with'}, {'start': '25373.280', 'end': '25377.520', 'text': 'swift to block the incoming threat. Heyu'}, {'start': '25375.600', 'end': '25379.680', 'text': 'ran through the dim tunnel. The light in'}, {'start': '25377.520', 'end': '25381.680', 'text': 'his hand, illuminating the path ahead. A'}, {'start': '25379.680', 'end': '25383.920', 'text': 'monstrous explode swayed its body from'}, {'start': '25381.680', 'end': '25386.320', 'text': 'side to side, trying to escape. Clutched'}, {'start': '25383.920', 'end': '25389.040', 'text': 'in its arms was a small whis, seemingly'}, {'start': '25386.320', 'end': '25390.958', 'text': 'a baby Pokémon. Roar! Explode turned'}, {'start': '25389.040', 'end': '25393.120', 'text': 'back suddenly, unleashing a soundwave'}, {'start': '25390.958', 'end': '25394.798', 'text': 'attack. Both Pokémon instantly raised'}, {'start': '25393.120', 'end': '25397.040', 'text': 'protective barriers, successfully'}, {'start': '25394.798', 'end': '25398.798', 'text': 'deflecting the attack. However, in the'}, {'start': '25397.040', 'end': '25400.240', 'text': 'narrow tunnel, the vibrations from the'}, {'start': '25398.798', 'end': '25402.638', 'text': 'soundwave loosened the surrounding'}, {'start': '25400.240', 'end': '25405.360', 'text': 'walls, causing dirt and stones to fall'}, {'start': '25402.638', 'end': '25407.440', 'text': 'continuously. Lilaii Heyu continued to'}, {'start': '25405.360', 'end': '25409.120', 'text': 'command his Pokémon to attack, closing'}, {'start': '25407.440', 'end': '25411.440', 'text': 'the distance between them step by step'}, {'start': '25409.120', 'end': '25413.440', 'text': 'until he saw explode enter a fork tunnel'}, {'start': '25411.440', 'end': '25415.360', 'text': 'he had already explored. That dead end'}, {'start': '25413.440', 'end': '25417.440', 'text': 'had been marked by Hiu long ago. He'}, {'start': '25415.360', 'end': '25419.120', 'text': 'thought to himself, "Dark crow, don\'t'}, {'start': '25417.440', 'end': '25421.520', 'text': "rush to chase it down. It's already"}, {'start': '25419.120', 'end': '25423.280', 'text': 'cornered. First clear out this mist.'}, {'start': '25421.520', 'end': '25425.120', 'text': 'After a brief adjustment, hey you'}, {'start': '25423.280', 'end': '25426.958', 'text': 'cautiously entered the tunnel, the soft'}, {'start': '25425.120', 'end': '25428.878', 'text': 'soil beneath his feet making a faint'}, {'start': '25426.958', 'end': '25430.958', 'text': 'rustling sound. He frowned slightly'}, {'start': '25428.878', 'end': '25432.400', 'text': 'exploded was highly sensitive to sound'}, {'start': '25430.958', 'end': '25434.000', 'text': 'and approaching recklessly would'}, {'start': '25432.400', 'end': '25436.400', 'text': 'definitely alert it leading to a'}, {'start': '25434.000', 'end': '25437.920', 'text': 'preemptive strike. Realizing this, hey,'}, {'start': '25436.400', 'end': '25439.920', 'text': "you had an epiphany. Unless it's"}, {'start': '25437.920', 'end': '25441.280', 'text': 'something airborne like dark crow. Any'}, {'start': '25439.920', 'end': '25442.878', 'text': 'movement on the ground that produces'}, {'start': '25441.280', 'end': '25445.200', 'text': 'sound would immediately be detected by'}, {'start': '25442.878', 'end': '25447.040', 'text': 'the exploded species. Claw sir, if'}, {'start': '25445.200', 'end': '25449.440', 'text': 'anything feels off, use protect'}, {'start': '25447.040', 'end': '25451.520', 'text': 'immediately to be safe. Hey released his'}, {'start': '25449.440', 'end': '25453.280', 'text': 'ace Pokemon, Clawitzer. It was the'}, {'start': '25451.520', 'end': '25454.878', 'text': 'strongest and most reliable among his'}, {'start': '25453.280', 'end': '25457.040', 'text': 'team. As they approached the end of the'}, {'start': '25454.878', 'end': '25459.280', 'text': 'tunnel, Heyu tread carefully, trying not'}, {'start': '25457.040', 'end': '25461.440', 'text': 'to make a sound. However, the exploded'}, {'start': '25459.280', 'end': '25463.920', 'text': 'species sensitivity to sound was beyond'}, {'start': '25461.440', 'end': '25466.240', 'text': 'expectations. In an instant, a soundwave'}, {'start': '25463.920', 'end': '25467.840', 'text': 'attack was launched. Duong, a green'}, {'start': '25466.240', 'end': '25470.240', 'text': 'protective barrier, materialized'}, {'start': '25467.840', 'end': '25472.160', 'text': 'instantly as Claudzer reacted swiftly,'}, {'start': '25470.240', 'end': '25474.080', 'text': 'successfully blocking the soundwave.'}, {'start': '25472.160', 'end': '25476.878', 'text': 'Hey, you waved his hand decisively,'}, {'start': '25474.080', 'end': '25479.520', 'text': 'issuing commands coldly. Clawzer use'}, {'start': '25476.878', 'end': '25481.840', 'text': 'razor shell to attack explode. Dark crow'}, {'start': '25479.520', 'end': '25483.520', 'text': 'target the whis with wing attack.'}, {'start': '25481.840', 'end': '25485.520', 'text': 'Prepared for the moment. Dark crow'}, {'start': '25483.520', 'end': '25487.920', 'text': 'swooped down launching an attack on the'}, {'start': '25485.520', 'end': '25490.320', 'text': 'cornered baby Pokemon. At the same time,'}, {'start': '25487.920', 'end': '25492.400', 'text': 'clawser firmly planted its sturdy legs'}, {'start': '25490.320', 'end': '25494.478', 'text': 'gathering water energy. The phantom of a'}, {'start': '25492.400', 'end': '25496.798', 'text': 'razor shell appeared, slashing down with'}, {'start': '25494.478', 'end': '25498.558', 'text': 'immense force. With a desparing howl,'}, {'start': '25496.798', 'end': '25500.798', 'text': 'the battleworn and heavily injured'}, {'start': '25498.558', 'end': '25503.040', 'text': 'explode fell unconscious. Unable to'}, {'start': '25500.798', 'end': '25505.120', 'text': 'fight any longer, hey commanded dark'}, {'start': '25503.040', 'end': '25507.040', 'text': 'crow to quickly subdue the whis. then'}, {'start': '25505.120', 'end': '25509.360', 'text': 'threw two Pokeballs, capturing them'}, {'start': '25507.040', 'end': '25511.440', 'text': 'both. Beep beep beep. Whismore, the'}, {'start': '25509.360', 'end': '25513.120', 'text': 'whisper Pokemon. It speaks so softly'}, {'start': '25511.440', 'end': '25515.040', 'text': "that it's barely audible, but when it"}, {'start': '25513.120', 'end': '25517.200', 'text': 'senses danger, it lets out an'}, {'start': '25515.040', 'end': '25519.120', 'text': 'earpiercing scream. This normal type'}, {'start': '25517.200', 'end': '25522.320', 'text': 'Pokémon is male with the soundproof'}, {'start': '25519.120', 'end': '25524.718', 'text': 'ability. It stands at 0.6 m tall, weighs'}, {'start': '25522.320', 'end': '25526.798', 'text': '15 kg, and is slightly underdeveloped'}, {'start': '25524.718', 'end': '25529.120', 'text': 'due to malnutrition. Known moves include'}, {'start': '25526.798', 'end': '25531.040', 'text': 'pound, echoed voice, and snore with'}, {'start': '25529.120', 'end': '25532.638', 'text': 'stomp as an inherited move. Hey, you'}, {'start': '25531.040', 'end': '25534.558', 'text': 'took out his Pokedex and carefully'}, {'start': '25532.638', 'end': '25536.240', 'text': 'examined the two Pokémon, discovering'}, {'start': '25534.558', 'end': '25538.320', 'text': 'that the Whismore had just passed its'}, {'start': '25536.240', 'end': '25540.798', 'text': 'infant stage and had inherited the move'}, {'start': '25538.320', 'end': '25542.558', 'text': 'stop. However, inside the tunnel, the'}, {'start': '25540.798', 'end': '25544.718', 'text': 'lack of food led to malnutrition,'}, {'start': '25542.558', 'end': '25546.400', 'text': 'causing Gunny development to be somewhat'}, {'start': '25544.718', 'end': '25548.000', 'text': 'stunted. Heyu decided to provide'}, {'start': '25546.400', 'end': '25550.000', 'text': 'additional care for a few more days'}, {'start': '25548.000', 'end': '25551.920', 'text': 'before submitting it for the task. In'}, {'start': '25550.000', 'end': '25554.080', 'text': 'contrast, another Habadin had already'}, {'start': '25551.920', 'end': '25556.080', 'text': 'reached level 27 with remarkable'}, {'start': '25554.080', 'end': '25558.000', 'text': 'potential considering the energy and'}, {'start': '25556.080', 'end': '25559.600', 'text': 'food scarcity in the tunnel. Growing to'}, {'start': '25558.000', 'end': '25561.200', 'text': 'such a level was no easy feat. What'}, {'start': '25559.600', 'end': '25563.120', 'text': 'surprised Hiu even more was that this'}, {'start': '25561.200', 'end': '25565.280', 'text': 'Habedanin possessed the hidden ability'}, {'start': '25563.120', 'end': '25567.280', 'text': 'guts which allowed normal and fighting'}, {'start': '25565.280', 'end': '25569.280', 'text': 'type moves to hit ghost types. For a'}, {'start': '25567.280', 'end': '25571.120', 'text': 'normal type like Habedan, this ability'}, {'start': '25569.280', 'end': '25573.200', 'text': 'was a perfect fit, significantly'}, {'start': '25571.120', 'end': '25575.040', 'text': 'broadening its offensive range. Its'}, {'start': '25573.200', 'end': '25577.680', 'text': 'prowess and soundwave attacks made it a'}, {'start': '25575.040', 'end': '25579.600', 'text': 'formidable asset. Unfortunately, Hiu had'}, {'start': '25577.680', 'end': '25581.200', 'text': 'no intention of capturing it, but he was'}, {'start': '25579.600', 'end': '25583.360', 'text': 'impressed by the increased value of a'}, {'start': '25581.200', 'end': '25585.120', 'text': 'Habedanin with the guts ability. After'}, {'start': '25583.360', 'end': '25587.360', 'text': 'successfully completing the capture,'}, {'start': '25585.120', 'end': '25588.638', 'text': "Hiya's mission was considered a success."}, {'start': '25587.360', 'end': '25590.080', 'text': 'Although there were minor incidents'}, {'start': '25588.638', 'end': '25591.920', 'text': 'along the way, like running into an'}, {'start': '25590.080', 'end': '25593.600', 'text': 'older man and members of the magma team,'}, {'start': '25591.920', 'end': '25595.760', 'text': 'none of these caused any significant'}, {'start': '25593.600', 'end': '25597.520', 'text': 'issues. Heyu retraced his steps and'}, {'start': '25595.760', 'end': '25599.280', 'text': 'prepared to leave Karu Tunnel. He had'}, {'start': '25597.520', 'end': '25600.958', 'text': 'marked his path with special limestone'}, {'start': '25599.280', 'end': '25603.120', 'text': 'earlier, making the return journey'}, {'start': '25600.958', 'end': '25605.120', 'text': 'smooth and almost free of confusion.'}, {'start': '25603.120', 'end': '25607.120', 'text': 'Halfway back, hey glanced at the little'}, {'start': '25605.120', 'end': '25608.958', 'text': 'Eevee beside him. Though it was panting'}, {'start': '25607.120', 'end': '25610.400', 'text': 'heavily, it stubbornly refused to'}, {'start': '25608.958', 'end': '25612.240', 'text': 'complain about the hardship or'}, {'start': '25610.400', 'end': '25614.000', 'text': 'exhaustion. This journey through Karu'}, {'start': '25612.240', 'end': '25616.080', 'text': 'tunnel had indeed been a transformative'}, {'start': '25614.000', 'end': '25618.000', 'text': 'experience for Eevee. In the past, it'}, {'start': '25616.080', 'end': '25620.000', 'text': "had been Hey's pampered companion,"}, {'start': '25618.000', 'end': '25622.000', 'text': 'rarely engaging in battles and even'}, {'start': '25620.000', 'end': '25623.920', 'text': 'getting upset if its fur got dirty. But'}, {'start': '25622.000', 'end': '25625.440', 'text': 'after this trip, the little EV had grown'}, {'start': '25623.920', 'end': '25627.520', 'text': 'up. It had learned the challenges of'}, {'start': '25625.440', 'end': '25629.040', 'text': 'battle and witnessed bloodier scenes.'}, {'start': '25627.520', 'end': '25631.360', 'text': "While it couldn't match the ruthless"}, {'start': '25629.040', 'end': '25632.958', 'text': 'efficiency of the Merro in combat, Hiu'}, {'start': '25631.360', 'end': '25634.878', 'text': 'was already very satisfied with its'}, {'start': '25632.958', 'end': '25636.798', 'text': 'progress. Returning to a familiar'}, {'start': '25634.878', 'end': '25638.638', 'text': 'section of the tunnel, Heyu and his'}, {'start': '25636.798', 'end': '25640.798', 'text': 'Pokémon gathered around a campfire,'}, {'start': '25638.638', 'end': '25642.400', 'text': 'enjoying a peaceful dinner. Heyu cleaned'}, {'start': '25640.798', 'end': '25644.400', 'text': 'the ingredients he had brought along and'}, {'start': '25642.400', 'end': '25646.160', 'text': 'roasted them over the fire. After days'}, {'start': '25644.400', 'end': '25647.840', 'text': "of eating frozen food, he couldn't"}, {'start': '25646.160', 'end': '25650.240', 'text': 'resist the craving for a warm,'}, {'start': '25647.840', 'end': '25652.000', 'text': 'freshlycooked meal. The Pokémon eagerly'}, {'start': '25650.240', 'end': '25654.240', 'text': 'watched their bowls, and Heu filled them'}, {'start': '25652.000', 'end': '25656.478', 'text': 'with heaps of food and energy cubes.'}, {'start': '25654.240', 'end': '25658.160', 'text': 'Eevee, ever the clean one, even laid'}, {'start': '25656.478', 'end': '25660.080', 'text': 'down a small cloth before sitting.'}, {'start': '25658.160', 'end': '25662.400', 'text': 'Unlike the other Pokémon who ate with'}, {'start': '25660.080', 'end': '25664.320', 'text': 'gusto, Eevee gracefully picked up pieces'}, {'start': '25662.400', 'end': '25666.558', 'text': 'of food with its paws and placed them in'}, {'start': '25664.320', 'end': '25668.478', 'text': 'its mouth. The croant, having quickly'}, {'start': '25666.558', 'end': '25670.160', 'text': 'finished its meal, dutifully moved to'}, {'start': '25668.478', 'end': '25672.080', 'text': 'the tunnel entrance to stand guard.'}, {'start': '25670.160', 'end': '25674.400', 'text': 'Meanwhile, the Merkro enjoyed energy'}, {'start': '25672.080', 'end': '25676.558', 'text': 'cubes meticulously prepared by Hiu with'}, {'start': '25674.400', 'end': '25678.638', 'text': 'a 3 to seven ratio of dark type to'}, {'start': '25676.558', 'end': '25680.558', 'text': 'flying type nutrients. Currently, the'}, {'start': '25678.638', 'end': '25682.558', 'text': "Merro hadn't learned any outstanding"}, {'start': '25680.558', 'end': '25684.400', 'text': 'dark type moves. Its inherited moves'}, {'start': '25682.558', 'end': '25686.718', 'text': 'were all flying type, including sky'}, {'start': '25684.400', 'end': '25688.478', 'text': 'attack, roost, and drill pack. This'}, {'start': '25686.718', 'end': '25690.718', 'text': 'indicated its talent in flying type'}, {'start': '25688.478', 'end': '25692.958', 'text': 'moves was superior, and Hiu intended to'}, {'start': '25690.718', 'end': '25695.280', 'text': 'train it into a ruler of the skies. For'}, {'start': '25692.958', 'end': '25697.360', 'text': 'now, though, the Merro had yet to master'}, {'start': '25695.280', 'end': '25699.280', 'text': 'any of its inherited moves. These'}, {'start': '25697.360', 'end': '25701.120', 'text': 'techniques, despite being etched in its'}, {'start': '25699.280', 'end': '25702.878', 'text': 'genetic lineage, were challenging to'}, {'start': '25701.120', 'end': '25704.478', 'text': 'learn. Considering that the Merro was'}, {'start': '25702.878', 'end': '25706.320', 'text': 'still young and had only recently'}, {'start': '25704.478', 'end': '25708.798', 'text': "learned to fly, it hadn't had the time"}, {'start': '25706.320', 'end': '25710.958', 'text': 'to delve into advanced moves. After all,'}, {'start': '25708.798', 'end': '25712.638', 'text': 'Pokémon training is a gradual process'}, {'start': '25710.958', 'end': '25714.000', 'text': 'requiring patience and consistent'}, {'start': '25712.638', 'end': '25715.920', 'text': 'effort, not something that could be'}, {'start': '25714.000', 'end': '25717.920', 'text': 'rushed. As Heyu leaned against the wall'}, {'start': '25715.920', 'end': '25720.478', 'text': 'to rest for a moment, his Pokedex'}, {'start': '25717.920', 'end': '25722.000', 'text': 'suddenly emitted a noise. Normally, Hiu'}, {'start': '25720.478', 'end': '25723.920', 'text': 'kept it on silent mode, so this'}, {'start': '25722.000', 'end': '25725.600', 'text': 'unexpected sound puzzled him. When he'}, {'start': '25723.920', 'end': '25727.600', 'text': 'opened it, the screen automatically'}, {'start': '25725.600', 'end': '25729.200', 'text': 'displayed an unfamiliar symbol. A'}, {'start': '25727.600', 'end': '25730.638', 'text': 'message from the league appeared.'}, {'start': '25729.200', 'end': '25732.718', 'text': 'Emergency summons for respected'}, {'start': '25730.638', 'end': '25734.320', 'text': 'trainers. Currently, in your location,'}, {'start': '25732.718', 'end': '25735.840', 'text': 'Karu Tunnel, there have been reports of'}, {'start': '25734.320', 'end': '25737.840', 'text': 'activity by an underground dark'}, {'start': '25735.840', 'end': '25739.680', 'text': 'organization. You are hereby issued a'}, {'start': '25737.840', 'end': '25741.360', 'text': 'level one emergency mission to assist'}, {'start': '25739.680', 'end': '25743.840', 'text': 'law enforcement in apprehending the'}, {'start': '25741.360', 'end': '25746.000', 'text': 'suspects. Upon completion, contributions'}, {'start': '25743.840', 'end': '25747.440', 'text': 'will be rewarded with League coins. As'}, {'start': '25746.000', 'end': '25749.280', 'text': 'Hey, you and the other trainers'}, {'start': '25747.440', 'end': '25750.798', 'text': 'exploring the Kuru Tunnel received the'}, {'start': '25749.280', 'end': '25752.558', 'text': 'urgent summons from the Alliance.'}, {'start': '25750.798', 'end': '25754.400', 'text': 'Outside the tunnel at the Gambling Stone'}, {'start': '25752.558', 'end': '25756.558', 'text': 'House, the wailing of police sirens'}, {'start': '25754.400', 'end': '25758.878', 'text': 'echoed incessantly. A group of police'}, {'start': '25756.558', 'end': '25760.718', 'text': 'officers dressed in official uniforms'}, {'start': '25758.878', 'end': '25762.638', 'text': 'surrounded the Gambling Stone House with'}, {'start': '25760.718', 'end': '25764.958', 'text': 'stern expressions. Leading them was an'}, {'start': '25762.638', 'end': '25767.120', 'text': 'imposing and valiant female officer,'}, {'start': '25764.958', 'end': '25769.120', 'text': 'Officer Jun Sha. Standing at top a'}, {'start': '25767.120', 'end': '25771.200', 'text': 'massive off-road police vehicle. She'}, {'start': '25769.120', 'end': '25773.200', 'text': 'held a loudspeaker firmly in her hand,'}, {'start': '25771.200', 'end': '25774.718', 'text': 'her voice resolute and commanding,'}, {'start': '25773.200', 'end': '25776.878', 'text': 'instantly resonating throughout the'}, {'start': '25774.718', 'end': '25778.798', 'text': 'area. Attention residents and trainers'}, {'start': '25776.878', 'end': '25780.478', 'text': 'of the alliance. It is highly likely'}, {'start': '25778.798', 'end': '25782.240', 'text': 'that members of an underground criminal'}, {'start': '25780.478', 'end': '25784.000', 'text': 'organization are among you. Please'}, {'start': '25782.240', 'end': '25785.840', 'text': 'remain calm and follow the instructions'}, {'start': '25784.000', 'end': '25787.520', 'text': 'of the police department. We assure you'}, {'start': '25785.840', 'end': '25789.440', 'text': 'that your safety will be secured.'}, {'start': '25787.520', 'end': '25791.920', 'text': 'Officer Jun Sha repeated these words'}, {'start': '25789.440', 'end': '25794.320', 'text': 'over and over, striving to avoid panic.'}, {'start': '25791.920', 'end': '25795.840', 'text': 'Yet, despite her assurances, unease'}, {'start': '25794.320', 'end': '25797.680', 'text': 'lingered in the hearts of the crowd,'}, {'start': '25795.840', 'end': '25799.280', 'text': 'handing the loudspeaker to her deputy,'}, {'start': '25797.680', 'end': '25801.280', 'text': 'she turned to the technical team and'}, {'start': '25799.280', 'end': '25803.040', 'text': 'asked, "How\'s it going? Has the urgent'}, {'start': '25801.280', 'end': '25805.280', 'text': 'mission announcement been issued? Rest'}, {'start': '25803.040', 'end': '25806.638', 'text': 'assured, Captain Jun Sha, the mandatory'}, {'start': '25805.280', 'end': '25809.120', 'text': 'announcement has been sent to all'}, {'start': '25806.638', 'end': '25811.040', 'text': 'Pokedexes inside the Karu tunnel, a'}, {'start': '25809.120', 'end': '25812.878', 'text': 'technician replied. Hearing this,'}, {'start': '25811.040', 'end': '25814.798', 'text': 'Officer Jun Sha felt a slight sense of'}, {'start': '25812.878', 'end': '25816.958', 'text': 'relief. She continued to direct the'}, {'start': '25814.798', 'end': '25818.240', 'text': 'police force in an orderly evacuation of'}, {'start': '25816.958', 'end': '25820.080', 'text': 'the crowd while urging for'}, {'start': '25818.240', 'end': '25821.680', 'text': 'reinforcements from the Pokémon unit.'}, {'start': '25820.080', 'end': '25823.520', 'text': 'The moment Heyu received the urgent'}, {'start': '25821.680', 'end': '25825.440', 'text': 'mission, he realized he could no longer'}, {'start': '25823.520', 'end': '25827.360', 'text': 'linger in the Karu tunnel. He quickly'}, {'start': '25825.440', 'end': '25829.200', 'text': 'sent his Merro ahead to scout the path'}, {'start': '25827.360', 'end': '25830.958', 'text': 'and dashed out of the tunnel. No sooner'}, {'start': '25829.200', 'end': '25832.400', 'text': 'had he exited than he was surrounded by'}, {'start': '25830.958', 'end': '25834.400', 'text': 'police officers for identity'}, {'start': '25832.400', 'end': '25836.080', 'text': 'verification. With no other choice, he'}, {'start': '25834.400', 'end': '25837.840', 'text': 'joined the larger group, waiting for the'}, {'start': '25836.080', 'end': '25839.840', 'text': "alliance's instructions. Among the"}, {'start': '25837.840', 'end': '25842.080', 'text': "crowd, Officer Judge's sharp eyes"}, {'start': '25839.840', 'end': '25844.000', 'text': 'quickly spotted Hey Yu and his crot, a'}, {'start': '25842.080', 'end': '25845.920', 'text': 'flicker of suspicion flashing across her'}, {'start': '25844.000', 'end': '25847.600', 'text': 'face. Among the members of the criminal'}, {'start': '25845.920', 'end': '25849.200', 'text': 'organization they were hunting, many'}, {'start': '25847.600', 'end': '25850.798', 'text': 'were known to use corfish as their'}, {'start': '25849.200', 'end': '25853.520', 'text': 'Pokémon, a trait that seemed to'}, {'start': '25850.798', 'end': '25855.600', 'text': 'symbolize the group. name? Heyu, please'}, {'start': '25853.520', 'end': '25857.520', 'text': 'show your identification. Officer Jun'}, {'start': '25855.600', 'end': '25859.440', 'text': 'Sha said, predictably singling him out'}, {'start': '25857.520', 'end': '25861.440', 'text': 'for questioning. She scanned Heyou<unk>s'}, {'start': '25859.440', 'end': '25863.200', 'text': 'ID card through a device, and as the'}, {'start': '25861.440', 'end': '25865.200', 'text': 'information appeared on the screen, her'}, {'start': '25863.200', 'end': '25867.440', 'text': 'expression betrayed a moment of doubt.'}, {'start': '25865.200', 'end': '25869.360', 'text': 'Apologies, esteemed trainer Hey, given'}, {'start': '25867.440', 'end': '25871.600', 'text': 'the current emergency, we asked for your'}, {'start': '25869.360', 'end': '25873.360', 'text': 'understanding. Officer Jun Shan noticed'}, {'start': '25871.600', 'end': '25875.120', 'text': 'Hiu<unk>s notable lineage and second'}, {'start': '25873.360', 'end': '25876.878', 'text': 'level clearance, and her suspicions'}, {'start': '25875.120', 'end': '25879.040', 'text': 'faded instantly. straightening her'}, {'start': '25876.878', 'end': '25881.520', 'text': 'posture, her long legs snapping together'}, {'start': '25879.040', 'end': '25883.440', 'text': 'in a precise stance. She saluted Hiu'}, {'start': '25881.520', 'end': '25885.680', 'text': 'with a serious expression and apologized'}, {'start': '25883.440', 'end': '25887.360', 'text': 'formally. Heyu nodded calmly, about to'}, {'start': '25885.680', 'end': '25889.200', 'text': 'leave when officer Jun Sha stepped'}, {'start': '25887.360', 'end': '25891.440', 'text': 'forward to stop him. Standing beside'}, {'start': '25889.200', 'end': '25893.440', 'text': 'him, she sincerely requested, "Honorable'}, {'start': '25891.440', 'end': '25895.760', 'text': "trainer Heyu, I assume you've received"}, {'start': '25893.440', 'end': '25897.760', 'text': "the alert as well. We've issued a level"}, {'start': '25895.760', 'end': '25899.600', 'text': 'one emergency mission from the alliance.'}, {'start': '25897.760', 'end': '25901.600', 'text': "While it's not a mandatory top priority"}, {'start': '25899.600', 'end': '25903.120', 'text': 'task as a member of the alliance, we'}, {'start': '25901.600', 'end': '25904.798', 'text': 'hope you can lend us your strength."'}, {'start': '25903.120', 'end': '25906.958', 'text': 'Recognizing Hei<unk>s exceptional'}, {'start': '25904.798', 'end': '25909.200', 'text': 'abilities after all, Acraon requires'}, {'start': '25906.958', 'end': '25911.200', 'text': 'reaching level 30 to evolve. Officer Jun'}, {'start': '25909.200', 'end': '25913.120', 'text': 'Sha was eager to enlist his help.'}, {'start': '25911.200', 'end': '25914.958', 'text': 'Worried he might refuse, she hastily'}, {'start': '25913.120', 'end': '25916.718', 'text': 'added, "If you assist the alliance in'}, {'start': '25914.958', 'end': '25918.958', 'text': 'completing this urgent mission, you will'}, {'start': '25916.718', 'end': '25920.400', 'text': 'be handsomely rewarded afterward." "Miss'}, {'start': '25918.958', 'end': '25922.718', 'text': 'Juda<unk>s tone was exceptionally'}, {'start': '25920.400', 'end': '25924.558', 'text': 'gentle, especially toward Hiu. If it had'}, {'start': '25922.718', 'end': '25926.000', 'text': 'been an ordinary civilian trainer, she'}, {'start': '25924.558', 'end': '25928.000', 'text': 'would have already conscripted them into'}, {'start': '25926.000', 'end': '25930.240', 'text': 'the battle team by force." Heyu lowered'}, {'start': '25928.000', 'end': '25932.080', 'text': 'his head in thought. In truth, given his'}, {'start': '25930.240', 'end': '25933.840', 'text': 'current situation, there was no need for'}, {'start': '25932.080', 'end': '25935.520', 'text': 'him to risk participating in such a'}, {'start': '25933.840', 'end': '25937.280', 'text': 'dangerous mission. By selling energy'}, {'start': '25935.520', 'end': '25939.360', 'text': 'cubes, he had been able to earn a steady'}, {'start': '25937.280', 'end': '25940.478', 'text': 'income in alliance currency. He began to'}, {'start': '25939.360', 'end': '25942.638', 'text': 'wonder if these earnings could be'}, {'start': '25940.478', 'end': '25944.558', 'text': 'converted into alliance points. After a'}, {'start': '25942.638', 'end': '25946.240', 'text': 'brief moment of contemplation, he voiced'}, {'start': '25944.558', 'end': '25948.080', 'text': 'his question. Alliance points were'}, {'start': '25946.240', 'end': '25949.760', 'text': 'undoubtedly more valuable than alliance'}, {'start': '25948.080', 'end': '25951.760', 'text': 'currency, as they were the most prized'}, {'start': '25949.760', 'end': '25953.680', 'text': 'form of currency in the official reward'}, {'start': '25951.760', 'end': '25955.440', 'text': 'exchange system. Even the most basic'}, {'start': '25953.680', 'end': '25957.200', 'text': 'privileges could be used to exchange for'}, {'start': '25955.440', 'end': '25959.360', 'text': 'treasures, energy cubes, and'}, {'start': '25957.200', 'end': '25961.120', 'text': 'high-quality Pokemon eggs. Higher level'}, {'start': '25959.360', 'end': '25963.040', 'text': 'privileges granted access to rare'}, {'start': '25961.120', 'end': '25964.798', 'text': 'Pokemon like the starter trio, and the'}, {'start': '25963.040', 'end': '25966.718', 'text': 'alliance breeding manual. With his'}, {'start': '25964.798', 'end': '25968.798', 'text': 'current level two privileges, Heyu could'}, {'start': '25966.718', 'end': '25971.280', 'text': 'exchange for even more items, including'}, {'start': '25968.798', 'end': '25973.600', 'text': 'rare Pokemon items and exclusive Pokémon'}, {'start': '25971.280', 'end': '25975.280', 'text': 'eggs. As for level three privileges, Hiu'}, {'start': '25973.600', 'end': '25977.280', 'text': 'speculated they might allow access to'}, {'start': '25975.280', 'end': '25979.040', 'text': 'pseudo legendary Pokémon, though he had'}, {'start': '25977.280', 'end': '25981.280', 'text': 'no idea how to upgrade his alliance'}, {'start': '25979.040', 'end': '25983.120', 'text': 'privileges. As expected, when Miss Jun'}, {'start': '25981.280', 'end': '25984.878', 'text': 'Sha heard Hiu<unk>s proposal to exchange'}, {'start': '25983.120', 'end': '25986.958', 'text': 'for alliance points, she hesitated'}, {'start': '25984.878', 'end': '25988.558', 'text': 'slightly before agreeing. All right, no'}, {'start': '25986.958', 'end': '25990.798', 'text': 'problem. On behalf of the Alliance'}, {'start': '25988.558', 'end': '25992.878', 'text': 'Police Department, I approve. Clearly,'}, {'start': '25990.798', 'end': '25994.478', 'text': "considering Hei's level two privileges,"}, {'start': '25992.878', 'end': '25996.718', 'text': "she didn't make things difficult for him"}, {'start': '25994.478', 'end': '25999.040', 'text': 'and quickly made her decision. However,'}, {'start': '25996.718', 'end': '26000.558', 'text': 'deep down, she felt a bit resentful,'}, {'start': '25999.040', 'end': '26002.080', 'text': 'thinking that Hiu was using this'}, {'start': '26000.558', 'end': '26004.798', 'text': 'opportunity to raise his bargaining'}, {'start': '26002.080', 'end': '26006.558', 'text': 'position. Miss Jun Sha gave Heiu a long,'}, {'start': '26004.798', 'end': '26008.718', 'text': 'meaningful look, as if she wanted to'}, {'start': '26006.558', 'end': '26010.080', 'text': 'remember his face. Hiu soon joined the'}, {'start': '26008.718', 'end': '26011.760', 'text': 'group of trainers recruited for the'}, {'start': '26010.080', 'end': '26013.200', 'text': "alliance mission. It didn't take long"}, {'start': '26011.760', 'end': '26015.040', 'text': 'before someone approached him to strike'}, {'start': '26013.200', 'end': '26017.040', 'text': 'up a conversation. Most of the trainers'}, {'start': '26015.040', 'end': '26018.878', 'text': 'had witnessed Miss Jun Sha personally'}, {'start': '26017.040', 'end': '26020.718', 'text': 'inviting Heiu and combined with the'}, {'start': '26018.878', 'end': '26022.878', 'text': 'imposing presence of the Cradon by his'}, {'start': '26020.718', 'end': '26024.958', 'text': 'side, it was clear he was no ordinary'}, {'start': '26022.878', 'end': '26026.718', 'text': 'trainer. Naturally, the others sought to'}, {'start': '26024.958', 'end': '26028.320', 'text': 'stick together for mutual support.'}, {'start': '26026.718', 'end': '26030.320', 'text': 'However, before they could exchange'}, {'start': '26028.320', 'end': '26032.478', 'text': 'pleasantries for long, a sudden burst of'}, {'start': '26030.320', 'end': '26034.718', 'text': 'flames erupted within the Karu tunnel.'}, {'start': '26032.478', 'end': '26036.478', 'text': 'Boom! Everyone stood in stunned silence'}, {'start': '26034.718', 'end': '26038.718', 'text': 'as they watched a significant portion of'}, {'start': '26036.478', 'end': '26040.638', 'text': 'the tunnel collapse. Miss Jun Sha and'}, {'start': '26038.718', 'end': '26042.400', 'text': 'her team of officers immediately assumed'}, {'start': '26040.638', 'end': '26044.240', 'text': 'a defensive formation. In the next'}, {'start': '26042.400', 'end': '26046.000', 'text': 'moment, three Pokémon appeared at the'}, {'start': '26044.240', 'end': '26048.160', 'text': 'entrance of the tunnel. The Camarupt'}, {'start': '26046.000', 'end': '26049.840', 'text': 'unleashed a flamethrower. The Sharpedo'}, {'start': '26048.160', 'end': '26051.760', 'text': 'bypassed the Pokémon and directly'}, {'start': '26049.840', 'end': '26054.478', 'text': 'targeted a little girl attacking with'}, {'start': '26051.760', 'end': '26056.320', 'text': 'Aqua Jet. Two figures, one clad in red'}, {'start': '26054.478', 'end': '26058.478', 'text': 'and the other in blue, commanded their'}, {'start': '26056.320', 'end': '26060.240', 'text': 'Pokemon to launch devastating attacks.'}, {'start': '26058.478', 'end': '26062.160', 'text': 'The aftershocks of their assaults forced'}, {'start': '26060.240', 'end': '26064.320', 'text': "the surrounding trainer's Pokemon into"}, {'start': '26062.160', 'end': '26066.000', 'text': "retreat. Even Misjun's Arcanine"}, {'start': '26064.320', 'end': '26067.920', 'text': 'struggled to withstand the onslaught,'}, {'start': '26066.000', 'end': '26069.840', 'text': 'barely managing to maintain a protective'}, {'start': '26067.920', 'end': '26071.920', 'text': 'shield. At that moment, a massive'}, {'start': '26069.840', 'end': '26073.840', 'text': 'Steelix slowly raised its head. Its'}, {'start': '26071.920', 'end': '26076.080', 'text': 'towering body reached dozens of meters'}, {'start': '26073.840', 'end': '26078.080', 'text': 'high, and its silvery form gleamed'}, {'start': '26076.080', 'end': '26079.840', 'text': 'blindingly in the sunlight. A top the'}, {'start': '26078.080', 'end': '26082.000', 'text': "Steelix's head stood a young woman with"}, {'start': '26079.840', 'end': '26084.638', 'text': 'a furious expression. She commanded in a'}, {'start': '26082.000', 'end': '26087.200', 'text': 'firm voice, "Magammite, use zap cannon'}, {'start': '26084.638', 'end': '26089.440', 'text': 'on the sharpedo. Golem use earthquake on'}, {'start': '26087.200', 'end': '26090.958', 'text': 'the camarupt. The attacks of her Pokemon'}, {'start': '26089.440', 'end': '26093.040', 'text': 'were no less formidable than their'}, {'start': '26090.958', 'end': '26094.798', 'text': 'opponents. A massive electromagnetic'}, {'start': '26093.040', 'end': '26096.958', 'text': 'energy ball loomed over the trainers'}, {'start': '26094.798', 'end': '26099.200', 'text': 'below, casting a shadow before hurtling'}, {'start': '26096.958', 'end': '26101.040', 'text': 'toward the sharpedo. Boom! The young'}, {'start': '26099.200', 'end': '26103.280', 'text': "woman standing at top the Steelix's head"}, {'start': '26101.040', 'end': '26105.360', 'text': 'remained calm and composed, continuing'}, {'start': '26103.280', 'end': '26107.440', 'text': 'to issue commands to her Pokémon as they'}, {'start': '26105.360', 'end': '26109.040', 'text': 'battled fiercely against the enemies.'}, {'start': '26107.440', 'end': '26110.718', 'text': 'Meanwhile, the trainers below were'}, {'start': '26109.040', 'end': '26112.400', 'text': 'engaged in combat with the ordinary'}, {'start': '26110.718', 'end': '26115.120', 'text': 'members of the dark organization,'}, {'start': '26112.400', 'end': '26116.718', 'text': 'dressed in red and blue uniforms. Yet,'}, {'start': '26115.120', 'end': '26118.718', 'text': "they couldn't help but glance toward the"}, {'start': '26116.718', 'end': '26120.558', 'text': 'main battlefield nearby. The sheer power'}, {'start': '26118.718', 'end': '26122.240', 'text': 'of the Pokémon there was overwhelming'}, {'start': '26120.558', 'end': '26123.760', 'text': 'just the residual shock waves of their'}, {'start': '26122.240', 'end': '26125.840', 'text': 'attacks were enough to knock out their'}, {'start': '26123.760', 'end': '26128.080', 'text': 'own Pokemon. Was this the might of elite'}, {'start': '26125.840', 'end': '26129.520', 'text': 'level Pokémon? Miss Jun Sha stared in'}, {'start': '26128.080', 'end': '26131.440', 'text': 'shock at the top of the tunnel where'}, {'start': '26129.520', 'end': '26133.360', 'text': 'leader Dwan of the gym was fighting the'}, {'start': '26131.440', 'end': '26135.440', 'text': "dark organization's leader. For a"}, {'start': '26133.360', 'end': '26137.760', 'text': 'moment, her usually steady legs trembled'}, {'start': '26135.440', 'end': '26139.280', 'text': 'slightly. Hiu also found his gaze drawn'}, {'start': '26137.760', 'end': '26141.920', 'text': 'to the figure of the young woman.'}, {'start': '26139.280', 'end': '26144.160', 'text': 'Surprised, he exclaimed, "Teacher Duan."'}, {'start': '26141.920', 'end': '26146.000', 'text': 'The chaotic battle continued as Hiu was'}, {'start': '26144.160', 'end': '26148.240', 'text': 'confronted by a member of the ocean team'}, {'start': '26146.000', 'end': '26149.920', 'text': 'dressed in blue. The man sneered. I'}, {'start': '26148.240', 'end': '26152.160', 'text': "didn't expect your Pokemon to also be a"}, {'start': '26149.920', 'end': '26154.400', 'text': "crot. Let's see whose claws are tougher."}, {'start': '26152.160', 'end': '26156.400', 'text': "His gaze provocatively swept over He's"}, {'start': '26154.400', 'end': '26158.798', 'text': 'croant, particularly its relatively'}, {'start': '26156.400', 'end': '26160.958', 'text': 'smaller pincers, as if mocking its size.'}, {'start': '26158.798', 'end': '26162.878', 'text': 'Heyu remained unfased and continued'}, {'start': '26160.958', 'end': '26164.638', 'text': 'commanding his Pokémon to attack. He'}, {'start': '26162.878', 'end': '26166.478', 'text': "knew well that the opponent's croon had"}, {'start': '26164.638', 'end': '26167.680', 'text': 'larger pincers due to its hyper cutter'}, {'start': '26166.478', 'end': '26169.440', 'text': 'ability. While it might look'}, {'start': '26167.680', 'end': '26171.840', 'text': "intimidating, size didn't necessarily"}, {'start': '26169.440', 'end': '26173.920', 'text': 'equate to strength. Croant, use razor'}, {'start': '26171.840', 'end': '26175.920', 'text': 'shell. Hey, you ordered coldly, his'}, {'start': '26173.920', 'end': '26177.760', 'text': "expression unchanging. Then let's clash"}, {'start': '26175.920', 'end': '26180.000', 'text': 'Heeden. Watch as I crush you. My'}, {'start': '26177.760', 'end': '26181.520', 'text': "Pokemon's claws will overpower yours."}, {'start': '26180.000', 'end': '26183.840', 'text': 'The ocean team member commanded his'}, {'start': '26181.520', 'end': '26185.240', 'text': 'croant to use razor shell as well. Both'}, {'start': '26183.840', 'end': '26187.440', 'text': 'croons leapt into the air'}, {'start': '26185.240', 'end': '26189.760', 'text': 'simultaneously, executing the move.'}, {'start': '26187.440', 'end': '26191.840', 'text': 'Watertype energy converged, streams of'}, {'start': '26189.760', 'end': '26194.558', 'text': 'water enveloping their pincers, creating'}, {'start': '26191.840', 'end': '26196.400', 'text': 'shimmering illusions. Boom! The water,'}, {'start': '26194.558', 'end': '26198.718', 'text': 'though shapeless, carried force and'}, {'start': '26196.400', 'end': '26200.400', 'text': 'precision. Hey croant was noticeably'}, {'start': '26198.718', 'end': '26202.240', 'text': 'larger than its opponent, causing the'}, {'start': '26200.400', 'end': '26203.920', 'text': "ocean team member's expression to falter"}, {'start': '26202.240', 'end': '26206.160', 'text': 'slightly, though he continued to direct'}, {'start': '26203.920', 'end': '26207.920', 'text': 'his attacks. At this moment, hey'}, {'start': '26206.160', 'end': '26209.760', 'text': 'released his sharpedo and ordered it to'}, {'start': '26207.920', 'end': '26211.680', 'text': 'repeatedly use Aqua Jet, taking'}, {'start': '26209.760', 'end': '26214.638', 'text': 'advantage of its speed boost ability to'}, {'start': '26211.680', 'end': '26216.798', 'text': 'harass the battlefield. Merro EV, stay'}, {'start': '26214.638', 'end': '26218.878', 'text': 'by my side and be ready to use protect'}, {'start': '26216.798', 'end': '26221.360', 'text': 'at any time. Heyu instructed,'}, {'start': '26218.878', 'end': '26223.280', 'text': 'prioritizing survival above all else.'}, {'start': '26221.360', 'end': '26225.360', 'text': 'After all, staying alive was the only'}, {'start': '26223.280', 'end': '26227.280', 'text': 'way to secure a future. The ocean team'}, {'start': '26225.360', 'end': '26228.958', 'text': 'and magma team members before him were'}, {'start': '26227.280', 'end': '26230.478', 'text': 'clearly more dangerous than the trainers'}, {'start': '26228.958', 'end': '26232.638', 'text': 'from the league. They were well-versed'}, {'start': '26230.478', 'end': '26234.160', 'text': 'in the brutal tactics of wild combat.'}, {'start': '26232.638', 'end': '26236.240', 'text': "These people didn't need to defeat your"}, {'start': '26234.160', 'end': '26238.000', 'text': 'Pokemon. They only needed to kill you.'}, {'start': '26236.240', 'end': '26239.840', 'text': 'Despite the seemingly large number of'}, {'start': '26238.000', 'end': '26241.840', 'text': 'temporarily recruited trainers, the'}, {'start': '26239.840', 'end': '26243.680', 'text': 'battlefield was rife with chaos as some'}, {'start': '26241.840', 'end': '26245.680', 'text': 'were ambushed and killed by enemy'}, {'start': '26243.680', 'end': '26247.360', 'text': "Pokémon. Most of these recruits weren't"}, {'start': '26245.680', 'end': '26249.520', 'text': 'professional trainers. Their Pokémon'}, {'start': '26247.360', 'end': '26251.520', 'text': 'were often utility types like Geodude or'}, {'start': '26249.520', 'end': '26253.280', 'text': 'Mac hop used for mining rather than'}, {'start': '26251.520', 'end': '26255.360', 'text': 'battle. Such an untrained and'}, {'start': '26253.280', 'end': '26257.120', 'text': 'uncoordinated group stood little chance'}, {'start': '26255.360', 'end': '26259.120', 'text': 'against the well-organized and powerful'}, {'start': '26257.120', 'end': '26260.878', 'text': 'members of the dark organizations. As'}, {'start': '26259.120', 'end': '26262.638', 'text': 'expected, one defensive line after'}, {'start': '26260.878', 'end': '26264.478', 'text': 'another fell. Another trainer was'}, {'start': '26262.638', 'end': '26266.160', 'text': 'brutally killed by a Maitana, their'}, {'start': '26264.478', 'end': '26268.160', 'text': 'blood splattering as their head rolled'}, {'start': '26266.160', 'end': '26270.240', 'text': 'into the crowd. The temporary recruits'}, {'start': '26268.160', 'end': '26272.320', 'text': 'quickly broke ranks and the battlefield'}, {'start': '26270.240', 'end': '26274.080', 'text': 'descended into chaos. Trainers with'}, {'start': '26272.320', 'end': '26276.240', 'text': 'weaker resolves scattered like headless'}, {'start': '26274.080', 'end': '26277.760', 'text': 'chickens, ordering their Pokémon to flee'}, {'start': '26276.240', 'end': '26279.440', 'text': 'with them. Most of these individuals'}, {'start': '26277.760', 'end': '26281.280', 'text': 'were only there for the reward officer'}, {'start': '26279.440', 'end': '26283.440', 'text': 'Jenny had offered. Clearly lacking the'}, {'start': '26281.280', 'end': '26285.920', 'text': 'courage to face death. Cradant, finish'}, {'start': '26283.440', 'end': '26288.000', 'text': 'it with Aqua Jet. Heyu commanded, his'}, {'start': '26285.920', 'end': '26289.680', 'text': 'heart growing increasingly anxious as he'}, {'start': '26288.000', 'end': '26291.360', 'text': 'watched the battlefield crumble. He'}, {'start': '26289.680', 'end': '26293.440', 'text': 'continued to order his croant to press'}, {'start': '26291.360', 'end': '26295.360', 'text': 'the attack. As water enveloped its'}, {'start': '26293.440', 'end': '26297.360', 'text': 'entire body, a sharp flash appeared'}, {'start': '26295.360', 'end': '26299.760', 'text': 'instantly on the battlefield, slamming'}, {'start': '26297.360', 'end': '26301.520', 'text': "fiercely into the enemy's crot. Bang!"}, {'start': '26299.760', 'end': '26304.000', 'text': 'The crot was knocked heavily against a'}, {'start': '26301.520', 'end': '26305.680', 'text': 'nearby stone wall and fell unconscious.'}, {'start': '26304.000', 'end': '26307.680', 'text': 'Seeing their Pokemon defeated, the'}, {'start': '26305.680', 'end': '26310.080', 'text': 'members of Team Aqua furiously shouted'}, {'start': '26307.680', 'end': '26312.160', 'text': "at the members of Team Magma. DD, can't"}, {'start': '26310.080', 'end': '26313.520', 'text': 'you see that kid Sharpedo is darting all'}, {'start': '26312.160', 'end': '26315.680', 'text': 'over the battlefield like a blue'}, {'start': '26313.520', 'end': '26317.600', 'text': 'lightning bolt? Hurry up and help me.'}, {'start': '26315.680', 'end': '26319.680', 'text': 'One of the Team Magma members glanced at'}, {'start': '26317.600', 'end': '26321.280', 'text': 'the angry man, but remained indifferent.'}, {'start': '26319.680', 'end': '26322.798', 'text': 'His gaze shifted toward the depths of'}, {'start': '26321.280', 'end': '26324.478', 'text': 'the Verdant Tunnel as if something'}, {'start': '26322.798', 'end': '26326.240', 'text': 'important was drawing his attention.'}, {'start': '26324.478', 'end': '26328.160', 'text': 'Although Kuroha had taken down several'}, {'start': '26326.240', 'end': '26330.240', 'text': 'enemies, his side was losing ground'}, {'start': '26328.160', 'end': '26332.240', 'text': 'rapidly. Just as he was about to abandon'}, {'start': '26330.240', 'end': '26334.240', 'text': 'the mission and retreat, an enormous'}, {'start': '26332.240', 'end': '26336.558', 'text': 'orange flame suddenly swept across the'}, {'start': '26334.240', 'end': '26339.040', 'text': 'enemy ranks from the mountains. BOMW'}, {'start': '26336.558', 'end': '26341.040', 'text': 'Joai Fire surged into a raging inferno.'}, {'start': '26339.040', 'end': '26342.878', 'text': 'Only a few members of Team Aqua and Team'}, {'start': '26341.040', 'end': '26344.798', 'text': 'Magma managed to command their Pokémon'}, {'start': '26342.878', 'end': '26346.478', 'text': 'to use protective moves in time. The'}, {'start': '26344.798', 'end': '26348.400', 'text': 'majority of the evil organizations'}, {'start': '26346.478', 'end': '26350.240', 'text': 'members were consumed by the apocalyptic'}, {'start': '26348.400', 'end': '26352.320', 'text': 'blaze, leaving only Charred remains'}, {'start': '26350.240', 'end': '26353.760', 'text': 'scattered across the battlefield. Kuroha'}, {'start': '26352.320', 'end': '26355.920', 'text': 'looked toward the mountain forest and'}, {'start': '26353.760', 'end': '26358.080', 'text': 'saw dozens of arcanines standing tall,'}, {'start': '26355.920', 'end': '26360.478', 'text': 'their majestic forms radiating power as'}, {'start': '26358.080', 'end': '26362.718', 'text': 'they let out resounding howls. A wise'}, {'start': '26360.478', 'end': '26364.638', 'text': 'officer Jun Sha seeing the arcanine in'}, {'start': '26362.718', 'end': '26366.718', 'text': 'the forest broke into an expression of'}, {'start': '26364.638', 'end': '26368.320', 'text': 'joy. She shouted to everyone around her,'}, {'start': '26366.718', 'end': '26370.240', 'text': '"Fellow trainers, the league\'s'}, {'start': '26368.320', 'end': '26372.240', 'text': 'reinforcements have arrived. Hold on'}, {'start': '26370.240', 'end': '26374.000', 'text': 'just a little longer. Victory is within'}, {'start': '26372.240', 'end': '26376.080', 'text': 'reach." The amplified announcement'}, {'start': '26374.000', 'end': '26377.840', 'text': 'echoed across the battlefield, boosting'}, {'start': '26376.080', 'end': '26380.080', 'text': 'morale as everyone brought out their'}, {'start': '26377.840', 'end': '26382.320', 'text': 'last reserves. Meanwhile, above the'}, {'start': '26380.080', 'end': '26384.240', 'text': 'verdant tunnel, Dokan, Hamira, and'}, {'start': '26382.320', 'end': '26386.320', 'text': 'Izumi, who were commanding their Pokemon'}, {'start': '26384.240', 'end': '26388.958', 'text': 'in battle, also heard the announcement.'}, {'start': '26386.320', 'end': '26390.638', 'text': 'Hamira, and Iumi exchanged glances, a'}, {'start': '26388.958', 'end': '26392.798', 'text': 'shared thought of retreat forming in'}, {'start': '26390.638', 'end': '26394.000', 'text': 'their minds. They simultaneously pressed'}, {'start': '26392.798', 'end': '26395.840', 'text': 'their fingers against a special'}, {'start': '26394.000', 'end': '26397.760', 'text': 'cube-like device on their belts.'}, {'start': '26395.840', 'end': '26399.280', 'text': 'Instantly, numerous small devices'}, {'start': '26397.760', 'end': '26401.360', 'text': 'emerged from the ground around the'}, {'start': '26399.280', 'end': '26403.200', 'text': 'verdant tunnel, flying rapidly toward'}, {'start': '26401.360', 'end': '26405.280', 'text': 'the special instruments on their belts,'}, {'start': '26403.200', 'end': '26407.280', 'text': 'seemingly being retrieved. Standing at'}, {'start': '26405.280', 'end': '26408.878', 'text': 'top her Steelix, Dokan realized their'}, {'start': '26407.280', 'end': '26410.240', 'text': "intention. She knew she couldn't let"}, {'start': '26408.878', 'end': '26412.320', 'text': 'them escape and had to keep them'}, {'start': '26410.240', 'end': '26414.400', 'text': 'engaged. Though Dokan was usually kind'}, {'start': '26412.320', 'end': '26415.680', 'text': 'and gentle in her daily life, she had'}, {'start': '26414.400', 'end': '26417.920', 'text': 'zero tolerance for criminal'}, {'start': '26415.680', 'end': '26419.760', 'text': 'organizations and underground networks.'}, {'start': '26417.920', 'end': '26421.360', 'text': 'Her upbringing and values had instilled'}, {'start': '26419.760', 'end': '26424.000', 'text': 'in her a deep hatred for these dark'}, {'start': '26421.360', 'end': '26425.600', 'text': 'forces. Her probapass used magnet bomb,'}, {'start': '26424.000', 'end': '26427.680', 'text': 'firing steel spheres with magnetic'}, {'start': '26425.600', 'end': '26429.280', 'text': 'attraction that ensured a direct hit.'}, {'start': '26427.680', 'end': '26431.360', 'text': 'Suspended in midair by magnetic'}, {'start': '26429.280', 'end': '26433.120', 'text': 'levitation, Probapass launched the steel'}, {'start': '26431.360', 'end': '26435.040', 'text': 'spheres from its mouth. Though the'}, {'start': '26433.120', 'end': '26436.638', 'text': 'damage was minor, the spheres carried a'}, {'start': '26435.040', 'end': '26438.638', 'text': 'magnetic pole that forcibly dragged'}, {'start': '26436.638', 'end': '26440.958', 'text': "Hamira's retreating camarupt back into"}, {'start': '26438.638', 'end': '26442.478', 'text': 'the battle zone. Hamira with his bulky'}, {'start': '26440.958', 'end': '26444.320', 'text': 'frame had just climbed onto his'}, {'start': '26442.478', 'end': '26446.400', 'text': "Maitana's back, ready to recall his"}, {'start': '26444.320', 'end': '26448.798', 'text': 'Camarupt and flee when he noticed the'}, {'start': '26446.400', 'end': '26450.798', 'text': 'scene. His face twisted in rage. Seeing'}, {'start': '26448.798', 'end': '26452.478', 'text': 'his camarupt being drawn away and'}, {'start': '26450.798', 'end': '26454.400', 'text': 'already beyond the recall range of his'}, {'start': '26452.478', 'end': '26456.718', 'text': 'pokeball, even the usually composed'}, {'start': '26454.400', 'end': '26458.958', 'text': "Hamira couldn't help but panic. At this"}, {'start': '26456.718', 'end': '26461.040', 'text': 'moment, II, the dark-kinned beauty'}, {'start': '26458.958', 'end': '26463.040', 'text': 'beside him, reminded him, "The data'}, {'start': '26461.040', 'end': '26465.200', 'text': 'collection is complete. Our mission is'}, {'start': '26463.040', 'end': '26467.680', 'text': 'done. Even if we lose a Pokemon, your'}, {'start': '26465.200', 'end': '26469.680', 'text': 'boss, Maxi, will likely compensate you'}, {'start': '26467.680', 'end': '26471.440', 'text': 'when we return." Her message was clear.'}, {'start': '26469.680', 'end': '26473.120', 'text': 'There was no point in lingering here.'}, {'start': '26471.440', 'end': '26474.878', 'text': "With the police force's Pokemon units"}, {'start': '26473.120', 'end': '26476.638', 'text': "arriving, the league's elite trainers"}, {'start': '26474.878', 'end': '26478.080', 'text': "couldn't be far behind. Though the two"}, {'start': '26476.638', 'end': '26480.638', 'text': 'of them together could contend with an'}, {'start': '26478.080', 'end': '26482.478', 'text': 'elite four member, if one truly arrived,'}, {'start': '26480.638', 'end': '26484.080', 'text': 'escape would be nearly impossible.'}, {'start': '26482.478', 'end': '26485.600', 'text': 'Moreover, this young girl in front of'}, {'start': '26484.080', 'end': '26487.680', 'text': 'them, while her other Pokémon were'}, {'start': '26485.600', 'end': '26490.400', 'text': 'fairly ordinary, her probap pass was'}, {'start': '26487.680', 'end': '26492.240', 'text': 'undeniably formidable. Hamira, jolted by'}, {'start': '26490.400', 'end': '26494.240', 'text': 'her reminder, quickly regained his'}, {'start': '26492.240', 'end': '26495.760', 'text': 'composure. Yet, parting with the cam'}, {'start': '26494.240', 'end': '26497.600', 'text': 'erupt that had accompanied him from his'}, {'start': '26495.760', 'end': '26500.000', 'text': 'weakest days to his strongest, left him'}, {'start': '26497.600', 'end': '26501.440', 'text': 'reluctant and bitter. He cast a venomous'}, {'start': '26500.000', 'end': '26503.280', 'text': "glare at the league's trainers,"}, {'start': '26501.440', 'end': '26504.878', 'text': "silently, vowing that once his boss's"}, {'start': '26503.280', 'end': '26507.440', 'text': 'plan succeeded, he would annihilate'}, {'start': '26504.878', 'end': '26509.120', 'text': 'these League dogs. Before leaving, he'}, {'start': '26507.440', 'end': '26511.120', 'text': 'was determined to make them suffer.'}, {'start': '26509.120', 'end': '26512.718', 'text': 'Patting his Maitana, he commanded it to'}, {'start': '26511.120', 'end': '26515.440', 'text': 'unleash dark pulse at the League'}, {'start': '26512.718', 'end': '26517.200', 'text': 'trainers. All Arcanine, use protect. A'}, {'start': '26515.440', 'end': '26519.360', 'text': 'commanding and resolute female voice'}, {'start': '26517.200', 'end': '26521.040', 'text': 'rang out. The Arcanine leaped down from'}, {'start': '26519.360', 'end': '26522.478', 'text': 'the surrounding hills and forests,'}, {'start': '26521.040', 'end': '26524.478', 'text': 'positioning themselves beside the'}, {'start': '26522.478', 'end': '26527.440', 'text': 'trainers, raising shimmering protective'}, {'start': '26524.478', 'end': '26529.040', 'text': "barriers. Boom! Crash! Everyone's gaze"}, {'start': '26527.440', 'end': '26531.120', 'text': 'followed the sound to see a massive'}, {'start': '26529.040', 'end': '26533.440', 'text': 'probopass hovering in the air, gathering'}, {'start': '26531.120', 'end': '26535.440', 'text': 'an immense silver beam of energy and'}, {'start': '26533.440', 'end': '26537.360', 'text': 'firing it directly at the camarupt.'}, {'start': '26535.440', 'end': '26539.520', 'text': 'Cannon beam fire. As the battle'}, {'start': '26537.360', 'end': '26541.520', 'text': 'concluded, the surviving League trainers'}, {'start': '26539.520', 'end': '26543.920', 'text': 'erupted into cheers, their voices filled'}, {'start': '26541.520', 'end': '26545.760', 'text': 'with relief and triumph. Meanwhile, the'}, {'start': '26543.920', 'end': '26547.600', 'text': 'League officers methodically rounded up'}, {'start': '26545.760', 'end': '26549.600', 'text': 'the captured members of Team Aqua and'}, {'start': '26547.600', 'end': '26551.120', 'text': 'Team Magma, escorting them into police'}, {'start': '26549.600', 'end': '26552.878', 'text': 'vehicles one by one. Harsh'}, {'start': '26551.120', 'end': '26554.478', 'text': 'interrogations awaited the captives,'}, {'start': '26552.878', 'end': '26556.558', 'text': 'though whether any valuable information'}, {'start': '26554.478', 'end': '26558.400', 'text': 'would be extracted remained uncertain.'}, {'start': '26556.558', 'end': '26559.600', 'text': 'Heyu leaned against a jagged rock,'}, {'start': '26558.400', 'end': '26560.958', 'text': 'waiting for the league to finish'}, {'start': '26559.600', 'end': '26562.798', 'text': 'clearing the battlefield before'}, {'start': '26560.958', 'end': '26564.638', 'text': 'dismissing the group. Just like most of'}, {'start': '26562.798', 'end': '26566.558', 'text': 'the others around him, after the intense'}, {'start': '26564.638', 'end': '26568.478', 'text': 'battle, many people cast reverent'}, {'start': '26566.558', 'end': '26570.558', 'text': 'glances his way. On the battlefield'}, {'start': '26568.478', 'end': '26572.638', 'text': 'earlier, Hiu had undoubtedly been one of'}, {'start': '26570.558', 'end': '26574.080', 'text': 'the standout figures. Most trainers had'}, {'start': '26572.638', 'end': '26576.000', 'text': 'received critical assistance from his'}, {'start': '26574.080', 'end': '26577.760', 'text': 'Sharpedo, whose lightning fast blue'}, {'start': '26576.000', 'end': '26579.520', 'text': 'streaks had turned the tide for many,'}, {'start': '26577.760', 'end': '26581.440', 'text': 'and that crowd on of his. It had'}, {'start': '26579.520', 'end': '26583.600', 'text': 'single-handedly taken down several elite'}, {'start': '26581.440', 'end': '26585.040', 'text': 'Pokémon from Team Aqua and Team Magma.'}, {'start': '26583.600', 'end': '26587.040', 'text': 'As the League began collecting the'}, {'start': '26585.040', 'end': '26588.798', 'text': 'Pokémon left behind on the battlefield,'}, {'start': '26587.040', 'end': '26590.878', 'text': "Hey, you couldn't help but feel a pang"}, {'start': '26588.798', 'end': '26593.280', 'text': 'of regret. After all, he defeated'}, {'start': '26590.878', 'end': '26595.600', 'text': 'multiple elite Pokémon above level 30.'}, {'start': '26593.280', 'end': '26597.280', 'text': 'Yet, in the end, not a single trophy was'}, {'start': '26595.600', 'end': '26598.798', 'text': 'his to claim all of it handed over to'}, {'start': '26597.280', 'end': '26600.478', 'text': "the league. If the league's reward"}, {'start': '26598.798', 'end': '26602.638', 'text': "points aren't satisfactory later, I"}, {'start': '26600.478', 'end': '26604.638', 'text': "swear I'll Hey, you grumbled internally."}, {'start': '26602.638', 'end': '26606.478', 'text': 'Still, his hand instinctively brushed'}, {'start': '26604.638', 'end': '26608.240', 'text': 'against a poke ball nestled in his chest'}, {'start': '26606.478', 'end': '26609.920', 'text': 'pocket, and he quickly concealed it with'}, {'start': '26608.240', 'end': '26611.840', 'text': 'a faint smirk. As a consumate'}, {'start': '26609.920', 'end': '26613.040', 'text': 'opportunist, there was no way Hey, you'}, {'start': '26611.840', 'end': '26614.878', 'text': 'would fight for the league without'}, {'start': '26613.040', 'end': '26616.638', 'text': 'securing something for himself. Amidst'}, {'start': '26614.878', 'end': '26618.638', 'text': "the chaotic battle earlier, he'd managed"}, {'start': '26616.638', 'end': '26620.958', 'text': 'to stealthily loot a pokeball containing'}, {'start': '26618.638', 'end': '26623.280', 'text': 'a highlevel Mitana, likely the primary'}, {'start': '26620.958', 'end': '26625.040', 'text': 'Pokemon of a Team Aqua member. Hey'}, {'start': '26623.280', 'end': '26626.878', 'text': 'speculated it was meant as a trump card'}, {'start': '26625.040', 'end': '26628.478', 'text': "for escape, but the trainer hadn't even"}, {'start': '26626.878', 'end': '26630.478', 'text': 'had the chance to use it before being'}, {'start': '26628.478', 'end': '26631.680', 'text': 'scorched to ashes. Hey, you shuddered at'}, {'start': '26630.478', 'end': '26633.680', 'text': "the memory of the Arcanine's"}, {'start': '26631.680', 'end': '26635.600', 'text': 'flamethrowers, glancing at the scorched'}, {'start': '26633.680', 'end': '26637.600', 'text': 'earth nearby. The charred ground stood'}, {'start': '26635.600', 'end': '26638.718', 'text': 'out starkly, its color and texture'}, {'start': '26637.600', 'end': '26640.400', 'text': 'completely different from the'}, {'start': '26638.718', 'end': '26642.320', 'text': 'surrounding terrain, as if it had been'}, {'start': '26640.400', 'end': '26643.920', 'text': 'overturned. Casting a glance at the'}, {'start': '26642.320', 'end': '26645.840', 'text': 'other league trainers around him, many'}, {'start': '26643.920', 'end': '26648.000', 'text': 'of whom appeared battered and defeated.'}, {'start': '26645.840', 'end': '26650.320', 'text': 'Hey, you felt a flicker of disdain. Too'}, {'start': '26648.000', 'end': '26652.160', 'text': 'naive. League trainers, especially those'}, {'start': '26650.320', 'end': '26654.320', 'text': "who hadn't traveled extensively, were"}, {'start': '26652.160', 'end': '26656.240', 'text': 'often idealistic and unexposed to the'}, {'start': '26654.320', 'end': '26657.840', 'text': 'grimmer realities of this world. Any'}, {'start': '26656.240', 'end': '26659.280', 'text': 'seasoned trainer who had spent time in'}, {'start': '26657.840', 'end': '26661.360', 'text': 'the shadows would have taken advantage'}, {'start': '26659.280', 'end': '26663.600', 'text': 'of the chaos to benefit themselves, just'}, {'start': '26661.360', 'end': '26665.920', 'text': 'as Heyu had. Among the surviving league'}, {'start': '26663.600', 'end': '26667.920', 'text': 'trainers, Hiu spotted only a handful who'}, {'start': '26665.920', 'end': '26670.400', 'text': 'seemed to share his mindset. Their eyes'}, {'start': '26667.920', 'end': '26672.240', 'text': 'briefly met, exchanging subtle smiles of'}, {'start': '26670.400', 'end': '26674.400', 'text': 'mutual understanding. Returning his'}, {'start': '26672.240', 'end': '26676.400', 'text': 'focus to his own matters, Hiu cradled'}, {'start': '26674.400', 'end': '26678.240', 'text': 'his Sharpedo in his arms. The rough'}, {'start': '26676.400', 'end': '26680.240', 'text': 'texture of its scales was uncomfortable'}, {'start': '26678.240', 'end': '26682.080', 'text': 'against his skin, but he ignored it.'}, {'start': '26680.240', 'end': '26683.840', 'text': 'Pulling out a small healing spray, he'}, {'start': '26682.080', 'end': '26685.680', 'text': 'began carefully tending to his Pokémon'}, {'start': '26683.840', 'end': '26687.600', 'text': 'one by one. When it came to nurturing'}, {'start': '26685.680', 'end': '26690.000', 'text': 'his team, Hiu preferred to handle things'}, {'start': '26687.600', 'end': '26692.000', 'text': 'personally. Lucky, a chance he waddled'}, {'start': '26690.000', 'end': '26693.920', 'text': 'over, gently producing a creamy white'}, {'start': '26692.000', 'end': '26695.520', 'text': 'egg from its pouch. With a tender'}, {'start': '26693.920', 'end': '26697.920', 'text': 'expression, it offered the egg to the'}, {'start': '26695.520', 'end': '26700.000', 'text': 'croant, who accepted it eagerly. The'}, {'start': '26697.920', 'end': '26702.240', 'text': 'ironclaw lobster hesitated and glanced'}, {'start': '26700.000', 'end': '26704.478', 'text': 'back at Hiu. After receiving a nod of'}, {'start': '26702.240', 'end': '26706.400', 'text': 'approval, it reluctantly took the egg.'}, {'start': '26704.478', 'end': '26708.558', 'text': 'Cracking it open, it stuffed pieces into'}, {'start': '26706.400', 'end': '26710.798', 'text': 'its mouth. Instantly, the scratches and'}, {'start': '26708.558', 'end': '26712.558', 'text': 'cuts on its exterior vanished as soft,'}, {'start': '26710.798', 'end': '26715.120', 'text': 'pale particles slowly covered its'}, {'start': '26712.558', 'end': '26717.200', 'text': 'wounds. In no time, a brand new,'}, {'start': '26715.120', 'end': '26719.440', 'text': 'gleaming shell emerged. It waved its'}, {'start': '26717.200', 'end': '26721.600', 'text': 'proud claws triumphantly, the five-point'}, {'start': '26719.440', 'end': '26723.760', 'text': 'star on its head shining brightly. Miss'}, {'start': '26721.600', 'end': '26726.080', 'text': "Jun Sha, welcome. You've worked so hard,"}, {'start': '26723.760', 'end': '26728.000', 'text': 'Miss Jun Sha. The gallant and composed'}, {'start': '26726.080', 'end': '26730.080', 'text': 'officer Jun Sha approached the campsite'}, {'start': '26728.000', 'end': '26731.920', 'text': 'where everyone was resting. Upon seeing'}, {'start': '26730.080', 'end': '26733.520', 'text': 'her, the trainers stood up to greet her'}, {'start': '26731.920', 'end': '26735.680', 'text': 'and even some injured individuals'}, {'start': '26733.520', 'end': '26737.760', 'text': 'attempted to rise, a testament to her'}, {'start': '26735.680', 'end': '26739.520', 'text': 'esteemed status. Thank you for your hard'}, {'start': '26737.760', 'end': '26741.280', 'text': 'work, everyone. The medical teams'}, {'start': '26739.520', 'end': '26743.280', 'text': 'dispatched by the Alliance are arriving'}, {'start': '26741.280', 'end': '26745.040', 'text': 'one by one. On behalf of the Alliance'}, {'start': '26743.280', 'end': '26747.040', 'text': 'Police Bureau, I want to express my'}, {'start': '26745.040', 'end': '26748.798', 'text': 'gratitude for your contributions. The'}, {'start': '26747.040', 'end': '26750.558', 'text': 'people of Kaz City will never forget'}, {'start': '26748.798', 'end': '26752.080', 'text': 'your efforts. The Police Bureau will'}, {'start': '26750.558', 'end': '26753.280', 'text': 'never forget your efforts. and the'}, {'start': '26752.080', 'end': '26755.840', 'text': 'Alliance will never forget your'}, {'start': '26753.280', 'end': '26758.240', 'text': 'efforts." Officer Jud\'s words, carefully'}, {'start': '26755.840', 'end': '26760.558', 'text': 'chosen, immediately reassured the crowd.'}, {'start': '26758.240', 'end': '26762.878', 'text': 'Cheers erupted once again with shouts of'}, {'start': '26760.558', 'end': '26764.400', 'text': 'long live the Alliance, filling the air.'}, {'start': '26762.878', 'end': '26765.920', 'text': 'As for the ordinary trainers who had'}, {'start': '26764.400', 'end': '26767.840', 'text': "perished earlier in the Alliance's"}, {'start': '26765.920', 'end': '26769.760', 'text': 'efforts, no one mentioned them anymore.'}, {'start': '26767.840', 'end': '26771.680', 'text': 'The focus had shifted entirely to when'}, {'start': '26769.760', 'end': '26773.680', 'text': 'they would receive the promised rewards.'}, {'start': '26771.680', 'end': '26775.520', 'text': 'Walking gracefully in her high heels,'}, {'start': '26773.680', 'end': '26777.280', 'text': 'her emerald green hair swayed gently'}, {'start': '26775.520', 'end': '26779.360', 'text': 'behind her as she approached Hiu.'}, {'start': '26777.280', 'end': '26781.280', 'text': 'Onlookers cast envious glances at the'}, {'start': '26779.360', 'end': '26783.200', 'text': 'young man, silently thinking that his'}, {'start': '26781.280', 'end': '26784.718', 'text': 'future was bound to be bright. Having'}, {'start': '26783.200', 'end': '26786.478', 'text': 'been busy managing the scene and'}, {'start': '26784.718', 'end': '26788.478', 'text': 'coordinating with police personnel,'}, {'start': '26786.478', 'end': '26790.398', 'text': 'Officer Jun Sha finally had a moment to'}, {'start': '26788.478', 'end': '26792.320', 'text': 'spare as more Alliance reinforcements'}, {'start': '26790.398', 'end': '26794.478', 'text': 'arrived. She looked at Hiu with a hint'}, {'start': '26792.320', 'end': '26796.240', 'text': 'of admiration in her eyes, especially'}, {'start': '26794.478', 'end': '26797.920', 'text': 'recalling his remarkable performance in'}, {'start': '26796.240', 'end': '26799.520', 'text': 'battle. She felt fortunate for her'}, {'start': '26797.920', 'end': '26801.680', 'text': 'foresight in inviting him to join the'}, {'start': '26799.520', 'end': '26803.360', 'text': "fight. Hiu's distinguished status and"}, {'start': '26801.680', 'end': '26805.120', 'text': 'second tier clearance had indeed given'}, {'start': '26803.360', 'end': '26806.798', 'text': 'her confidence in her decision and his'}, {'start': '26805.120', 'end': '26808.320', 'text': 'contributions far surpassed those of'}, {'start': '26806.798', 'end': '26810.000', 'text': 'others. The results spoke for'}, {'start': '26808.320', 'end': '26811.440', 'text': "themselves. Without He's Garchomp"}, {'start': '26810.000', 'end': '26813.040', 'text': 'tearing through the battlefield and'}, {'start': '26811.440', 'end': '26814.958', 'text': 'providing critical support. Their'}, {'start': '26813.040', 'end': '26816.638', 'text': 'defensive line might have collapsed long'}, {'start': '26814.958', 'end': '26818.718', 'text': "before the alliance's arcanine squad"}, {'start': '26816.638', 'end': '26820.878', 'text': 'arrived. Trainer Heyu, thank you for'}, {'start': '26818.718', 'end': '26823.200', 'text': 'your efforts. Officer Jun Sha stood'}, {'start': '26820.878', 'end': '26825.280', 'text': 'tall, saluting with impeccable posture,'}, {'start': '26823.200', 'end': '26827.520', 'text': 'her figure exuding both strength and'}, {'start': '26825.280', 'end': '26829.600', 'text': 'elegance. Nearby trainers, sneaking'}, {'start': '26827.520', 'end': '26831.680', 'text': 'glances, found it hard to look away.'}, {'start': '26829.600', 'end': '26833.760', 'text': 'Hey, you figning exhaustion, leaned'}, {'start': '26831.680', 'end': '26835.760', 'text': 'against a rock for support and shakily'}, {'start': '26833.760', 'end': '26837.840', 'text': 'raised his hand to return the salute.'}, {'start': '26835.760', 'end': '26840.000', 'text': "This act only deepened Officer Jud's"}, {'start': '26837.840', 'end': '26842.160', 'text': 'concern for him. Miss Jun Sha, this is'}, {'start': '26840.000', 'end': '26843.840', 'text': 'merely my duty. As an alliance trainer,'}, {'start': '26842.160', 'end': '26846.718', 'text': 'it is our responsibility to fight'}, {'start': '26843.840', 'end': '26848.798', 'text': 'against evil and uphold justice. Highest'}, {'start': '26846.718', 'end': '26850.638', 'text': 'voice was steady, neither too loud nor'}, {'start': '26848.798', 'end': '26852.398', 'text': 'too soft, just enough for everyone'}, {'start': '26850.638', 'end': '26853.840', 'text': 'around to hear. His righteous words'}, {'start': '26852.398', 'end': '26855.680', 'text': 'silenced those who had previously'}, {'start': '26853.840', 'end': '26857.840', 'text': 'gossiped about him, leaving them nodding'}, {'start': '26855.680', 'end': '26859.440', 'text': 'in approval. A young prodigy and rising'}, {'start': '26857.840', 'end': '26861.360', 'text': 'star of the Alliance. Hiu<unk>s'}, {'start': '26859.440', 'end': '26863.040', 'text': 'statement even made Officer Jun Sha'}, {'start': '26861.360', 'end': '26865.040', 'text': 'marvel. She quickly retrieved her'}, {'start': '26863.040', 'end': '26866.718', 'text': 'notebook to jot it down, intending to'}, {'start': '26865.040', 'end': '26868.478', 'text': "use it in her speech at the alliance's"}, {'start': '26866.718', 'end': '26871.040', 'text': 'commendation ceremony. When she looked'}, {'start': '26868.478', 'end': '26873.280', 'text': 'at Hiu again, her gaze held unmistakable'}, {'start': '26871.040', 'end': '26875.040', 'text': 'admiration. Initially, she had assumed'}, {'start': '26873.280', 'end': '26876.878', 'text': 'he was a sheltered heir of some powerful'}, {'start': '26875.040', 'end': '26878.638', 'text': 'family, likely inexperienced in the'}, {'start': '26876.878', 'end': '26880.558', 'text': 'wild. But his words and performance on'}, {'start': '26878.638', 'end': '26882.558', 'text': 'the battlefield confirmed that Hiu was a'}, {'start': '26880.558', 'end': '26884.558', 'text': 'skilled and seasoned combat trainer.'}, {'start': '26882.558', 'end': '26886.558', 'text': 'Trainer Heyu, the Alliance is fortunate'}, {'start': '26884.558', 'end': '26888.558', 'text': "to have you. Officer Jun<unk>'s eyes"}, {'start': '26886.558', 'end': '26890.000', 'text': 'sparkled with genuine appreciation.'}, {'start': '26888.558', 'end': '26891.760', 'text': 'Hearing this, Hiu glanced at the'}, {'start': '26890.000', 'end': '26893.840', 'text': 'Alliance flag fluttering in the fierce'}, {'start': '26891.760', 'end': '26895.760', 'text': "wind nearby. Though he couldn't help but"}, {'start': '26893.840', 'end': '26897.920', 'text': 'feel a sense of pride, he maintained a'}, {'start': '26895.760', 'end': '26899.600', 'text': 'composed and upright expression. "It is'}, {'start': '26897.920', 'end': '26901.280', 'text': 'my honor to serve the Alliance," he'}, {'start': '26899.600', 'end': '26903.440', 'text': 'replied firmly. After a brief'}, {'start': '26901.280', 'end': '26905.360', 'text': 'conversation with Hiu, Officer Jun Sha'}, {'start': '26903.440', 'end': '26907.600', 'text': 'found herself increasingly admiring the'}, {'start': '26905.360', 'end': '26909.680', 'text': 'young man, even entertaining the idea of'}, {'start': '26907.600', 'end': '26911.440', 'text': 'drawing him in for potential investment.'}, {'start': '26909.680', 'end': '26912.958', 'text': 'However, the current situation was'}, {'start': '26911.440', 'end': '26914.958', 'text': 'clearly not the right moment to bring'}, {'start': '26912.958', 'end': '26916.878', 'text': 'this up. So, she continued moving around'}, {'start': '26914.958', 'end': '26918.718', 'text': 'the camp, offering reassurance to calm'}, {'start': '26916.878', 'end': '26920.638', 'text': 'the people. Meanwhile, over at the'}, {'start': '26918.718', 'end': '26923.040', 'text': "Alliance's side, things were relatively"}, {'start': '26920.638', 'end': '26924.798', 'text': 'stable. Above the Karu Tunnel, Duan was'}, {'start': '26923.040', 'end': '26927.120', 'text': 'delivering a brief report to Alliance'}, {'start': '26924.798', 'end': '26928.958', 'text': 'personnel. Zafuki Mujene, chairman of'}, {'start': '26927.120', 'end': '26931.120', 'text': 'the Devon Corporation, was recounting'}, {'start': '26928.958', 'end': '26932.878', 'text': 'the events that had transpired. He spoke'}, {'start': '26931.120', 'end': '26934.320', 'text': 'with deep sorrow, condemning the'}, {'start': '26932.878', 'end': '26936.478', 'text': 'atrocities committed by the dark'}, {'start': '26934.320', 'end': '26938.398', 'text': 'organizations and accusing Hoitzuin and'}, {'start': '26936.478', 'end': '26940.398', 'text': 'Aquan of infiltrating the company for a'}, {'start': '26938.398', 'end': '26942.320', 'text': 'long time, stealing its research data'}, {'start': '26940.398', 'end': '26944.160', 'text': 'and the topographical map of the Ku'}, {'start': '26942.320', 'end': '26946.398', 'text': 'Tunnel. To an outsider, he might have'}, {'start': '26944.160', 'end': '26948.080', 'text': 'appeared as a frail elder being wronged,'}, {'start': '26946.398', 'end': '26950.000', 'text': "but the Alliance general's present were"}, {'start': '26948.080', 'end': '26952.080', 'text': 'secretly uneasy. Everyone knew that'}, {'start': '26950.000', 'end': '26953.760', 'text': 'Elder Mujene was a formidable champion'}, {'start': '26952.080', 'end': '26956.080', 'text': 'level figure. Once hailed as the'}, {'start': '26953.760', 'end': '26957.920', 'text': 'revitalizer of the Zafuki family and the'}, {'start': '26956.080', 'end': '26960.320', 'text': 'savior of the Devon Corporation.'}, {'start': '26957.920', 'end': '26961.840', 'text': 'Suddenly, Duan asked, "That\'s strange.'}, {'start': '26960.320', 'end': '26963.520', 'text': 'They stole the data and could have fled'}, {'start': '26961.840', 'end': '26965.440', 'text': 'quickly. Why would they bother causing'}, {'start': '26963.520', 'end': '26967.280', 'text': 'trouble in the Karu tunnel?" Recalling'}, {'start': '26965.440', 'end': '26969.120', 'text': 'the small device the enemy had recovered'}, {'start': '26967.280', 'end': '26971.040', 'text': 'during the earlier battle, she bluntly'}, {'start': '26969.120', 'end': '26972.878', 'text': 'voiced her doubts. The others present'}, {'start': '26971.040', 'end': '26974.798', 'text': 'looked visibly awkward, silently'}, {'start': '26972.878', 'end': '26977.120', 'text': 'thinking, "This young girl is so'}, {'start': '26974.798', 'end': '26979.200', 'text': 'straightforward." Zafuki Mujene replied'}, {'start': '26977.120', 'end': '26980.558', 'text': 'vaguely. This area was originally a'}, {'start': '26979.200', 'end': '26982.558', 'text': "breeding ground for our family's"}, {'start': '26980.558', 'end': '26984.958', 'text': 'Pokemon, a survival zone specifically'}, {'start': '26982.558', 'end': '26986.958', 'text': 'for releasing young Pokémon. However, it'}, {'start': '26984.958', 'end': '26988.638', 'text': 'was later abandoned. Even he was unsure'}, {'start': '26986.958', 'end': '26990.398', 'text': 'why the two dark organizations had'}, {'start': '26988.638', 'end': '26992.160', 'text': 'suddenly attacked the Karu tunnel. The'}, {'start': '26990.398', 'end': '26994.478', 'text': 'dark organizations in question were Team'}, {'start': '26992.160', 'end': '26996.000', 'text': 'Aqua and Team Magma. After some basic'}, {'start': '26994.478', 'end': '26998.000', 'text': 'questioning, it appeared that the two'}, {'start': '26996.000', 'end': '26999.920', 'text': 'groups had temporarily joined forces.'}, {'start': '26998.000', 'end': '27001.440', 'text': 'The Alliance general received a report'}, {'start': '26999.920', 'end': '27003.280', 'text': 'through his earpiece, and one of the'}, {'start': '27001.440', 'end': '27004.718', 'text': 'soldiers expressed concern to the senior'}, {'start': '27003.280', 'end': '27006.878', 'text': 'members present. True to her'}, {'start': '27004.718', 'end': '27008.798', 'text': 'straightforward nature, Dwan, still'}, {'start': '27006.878', 'end': '27010.878', 'text': 'quite young, stood out starkly among the'}, {'start': '27008.798', 'end': '27012.958', 'text': 'seasoned veterans, often making blunt'}, {'start': '27010.878', 'end': '27014.638', 'text': 'remarks that left everyone speechless.'}, {'start': '27012.958', 'end': '27016.240', 'text': "Little Dwan, we've got the Alliance"}, {'start': '27014.638', 'end': '27018.240', 'text': "troops handling things here. Why don't"}, {'start': '27016.240', 'end': '27020.240', 'text': 'you go reassure the people? After all,'}, {'start': '27018.240', 'end': '27022.320', 'text': "you're the gym leader of Can City, one"}, {'start': '27020.240', 'end': '27023.840', 'text': 'of the senior members, all over 40 years'}, {'start': '27022.320', 'end': '27025.840', 'text': 'old and well-versed in social'}, {'start': '27023.840', 'end': '27027.840', 'text': 'subtleties, quickly found an excuse to'}, {'start': '27025.840', 'end': '27029.840', 'text': 'send the out ofplace do one away.'}, {'start': '27027.840', 'end': '27031.360', 'text': 'Sensing something was a miss, her cheeks'}, {'start': '27029.840', 'end': '27033.360', 'text': 'flushed slightly, but her thoughts'}, {'start': '27031.360', 'end': '27035.600', 'text': 'involuntarily drifted to Hi Yu<unk>s'}, {'start': '27033.360', 'end': '27037.440', 'text': 'composed demeanor. Feeling frustrated,'}, {'start': '27035.600', 'end': '27039.040', 'text': 'she left the area above the tunnel and'}, {'start': '27037.440', 'end': '27040.878', 'text': 'headed toward the encampment in the'}, {'start': '27039.040', 'end': '27042.718', 'text': 'forest. As she prepared to comfort those'}, {'start': '27040.878', 'end': '27044.398', 'text': 'who had fought for the alliance earlier,'}, {'start': '27042.718', 'end': '27046.878', 'text': 'she suddenly spotted a familiar figure'}, {'start': '27044.398', 'end': '27048.638', 'text': 'in the crowd. Heyu. Her eyes widened in'}, {'start': '27046.878', 'end': '27050.398', 'text': 'surprise, but she quickly realized that'}, {'start': '27048.638', 'end': '27052.638', 'text': 'officer Jun Sha was chatting and'}, {'start': '27050.398', 'end': '27054.798', 'text': 'laughing with Hiu. A wave of frustration'}, {'start': '27052.638', 'end': '27056.958', 'text': 'surged in her heart as Duan strode'}, {'start': '27054.798', 'end': '27059.280', 'text': 'forward, determined to confront Hiu for'}, {'start': '27056.958', 'end': '27061.360', 'text': "answers. After the alliance's emergency"}, {'start': '27059.280', 'end': '27062.878', 'text': 'conscription mission concluded, everyone'}, {'start': '27061.360', 'end': '27064.958', 'text': 'provided their statements and was'}, {'start': '27062.878', 'end': '27066.798', 'text': 'dismissed for free activities. Just as'}, {'start': '27064.958', 'end': '27068.398', 'text': 'Heyu was about to leave, a figure'}, {'start': '27066.798', 'end': '27071.280', 'text': 'suddenly stepped in his way. Teacher'}, {'start': '27068.398', 'end': '27072.958', 'text': 'Duan, "Hey, so you\'re here, too?" Dwan'}, {'start': '27071.280', 'end': '27074.478', 'text': 'had intended to confront him angrily,'}, {'start': '27072.958', 'end': '27076.240', 'text': 'but suddenly realized that her'}, {'start': '27074.478', 'end': '27078.320', 'text': 'relationship with Hiu was no more than'}, {'start': '27076.240', 'end': '27080.240', 'text': 'that of friends. She dashed in front of'}, {'start': '27078.320', 'end': '27082.080', 'text': 'him to block his path, but found herself'}, {'start': '27080.240', 'end': '27083.280', 'text': 'at a loss for words, awkwardly'}, {'start': '27082.080', 'end': '27085.600', 'text': 'responding with an embarrassed'}, {'start': '27083.280', 'end': '27087.280', 'text': 'expression. Despite her hesitation, she'}, {'start': '27085.600', 'end': '27089.440', 'text': "couldn't forget her earlier question and"}, {'start': '27087.280', 'end': '27092.000', 'text': 'decided to probe indirectly, saying,'}, {'start': '27089.440', 'end': '27093.600', 'text': '"Officer Jun Sha is so heroic. I really'}, {'start': '27092.000', 'end': '27095.520', 'text': 'wish I could be like her one day."'}, {'start': '27093.600', 'end': '27097.600', 'text': 'Hearing this, Hi<unk>s hair stood on end'}, {'start': '27095.520', 'end': '27099.040', 'text': 'as he glanced at Duan in surprise.'}, {'start': '27097.600', 'end': '27101.200', 'text': 'Sensing her thoughts with sharp'}, {'start': '27099.040', 'end': '27103.680', 'text': 'intuition, he playfully replied, "But'}, {'start': '27101.200', 'end': '27105.280', 'text': 'just now, teacher Dwan was amazing,'}, {'start': '27103.680', 'end': '27107.440', 'text': 'chasing away the leader of the dark'}, {'start': '27105.280', 'end': '27110.000', 'text': "organization. In my eyes, you're the"}, {'start': '27107.440', 'end': '27111.840', 'text': 'true guardian of Canaz City. Dwan had'}, {'start': '27110.000', 'end': '27113.600', 'text': 'received plenty of compliments before,'}, {'start': '27111.840', 'end': '27116.000', 'text': 'but they always felt like insincere'}, {'start': '27113.600', 'end': '27118.080', 'text': 'flattery aimed at her status. Yet, when'}, {'start': '27116.000', 'end': '27120.638', 'text': 'she saw the genuine clarity in Heu<unk>s'}, {'start': '27118.080', 'end': '27122.718', 'text': 'eyes and heard his praise, a wave of joy'}, {'start': '27120.638', 'end': '27124.558', 'text': 'quietly welled up in her heart. The two'}, {'start': '27122.718', 'end': '27126.160', 'text': 'continued their lively conversation,'}, {'start': '27124.558', 'end': '27127.920', 'text': 'eventually leaving the Karu tunnel'}, {'start': '27126.160', 'end': '27130.080', 'text': 'together and heading toward the city.'}, {'start': '27127.920', 'end': '27132.320', 'text': 'Meanwhile, Officer Jun Sha, who had'}, {'start': '27130.080', 'end': '27134.080', 'text': 'planned to bid farewell to Hiu, observed'}, {'start': '27132.320', 'end': '27136.398', 'text': 'everything from a distance. she thought'}, {'start': '27134.080', 'end': '27137.840', 'text': "to herself. I didn't expect Heu and gym"}, {'start': '27136.398', 'end': '27139.520', 'text': 'leader Duan to have such a good'}, {'start': '27137.840', 'end': '27141.040', 'text': "relationship. It seems he'll need to"}, {'start': '27139.520', 'end': '27143.280', 'text': 'keep a closer eye on him. After'}, {'start': '27141.040', 'end': '27144.958', 'text': 'returning to Kass City, Hiu parted ways'}, {'start': '27143.280', 'end': '27146.478', 'text': 'with Dwan and made his way straight'}, {'start': '27144.958', 'end': '27148.638', 'text': 'toward the Pokémon center without'}, {'start': '27146.478', 'end': '27150.160', 'text': 'looking back. Once inside his room, he'}, {'start': '27148.638', 'end': '27151.600', 'text': 'flopped onto the bed. What he had'}, {'start': '27150.160', 'end': '27153.040', 'text': 'thought would be a simple Pokémon'}, {'start': '27151.600', 'end': '27154.878', 'text': 'training session had turned into'}, {'start': '27153.040', 'end': '27156.558', 'text': 'something far more complicated. Staring'}, {'start': '27154.878', 'end': '27158.160', 'text': 'at the ceiling, he reached out his hands'}, {'start': '27156.558', 'end': '27160.080', 'text': 'as if trying to grasp something in the'}, {'start': '27158.160', 'end': '27161.520', 'text': 'air. His mind was filled with images. is'}, {'start': '27160.080', 'end': '27163.760', 'text': 'the buried bones at the bottom of the'}, {'start': '27161.520', 'end': '27165.840', 'text': 'Karu tunnel, the betrayal of the sly old'}, {'start': '27163.760', 'end': '27167.760', 'text': 'man toward his comrades, the rarity of'}, {'start': '27165.840', 'end': '27169.760', 'text': 'the Pokémon and the precious earth vein'}, {'start': '27167.760', 'end': '27171.920', 'text': 'stelactite, the chaos involving the'}, {'start': '27169.760', 'end': '27173.840', 'text': 'ocean and magma teams, and the emergency'}, {'start': '27171.920', 'end': '27175.600', 'text': 'mission issued by the league. So much'}, {'start': '27173.840', 'end': '27176.958', 'text': 'had happened in just a few days, and'}, {'start': '27175.600', 'end': '27179.440', 'text': 'with little rest in the underground'}, {'start': '27176.958', 'end': '27181.600', 'text': "tunnel, Hiu's body relaxed completely as"}, {'start': '27179.440', 'end': '27183.680', 'text': 'soon as he lay down. Before long, he'}, {'start': '27181.600', 'end': '27185.280', 'text': 'drifted into a deep sleep. The next'}, {'start': '27183.680', 'end': '27187.280', 'text': 'morning, Hiu woke to see the top'}, {'start': '27185.280', 'end': '27189.120', 'text': 'headline on the Pokedex network. A'}, {'start': '27187.280', 'end': '27191.120', 'text': 'complex mix of emotions stirred within'}, {'start': '27189.120', 'end': '27192.798', 'text': 'him as he read it. The news reported on'}, {'start': '27191.120', 'end': '27194.718', 'text': "the dark organization's attack on a"}, {'start': '27192.798', 'end': '27196.320', 'text': 'critical league outpost, celebrating the'}, {'start': '27194.718', 'end': '27198.000', 'text': "league's victory and honoring the"}, {'start': '27196.320', 'end': '27200.638', 'text': 'teamwork of trainers who helped drive'}, {'start': '27198.000', 'end': '27202.080', 'text': 'the enemy back. Yet, the article made no'}, {'start': '27200.638', 'end': '27203.840', 'text': 'mention of the trainers who had lost'}, {'start': '27202.080', 'end': '27205.920', 'text': 'their lives in the emergency mission.'}, {'start': '27203.840', 'end': '27208.080', 'text': 'Heyu let out a dry laugh, swiping past'}, {'start': '27205.920', 'end': '27209.920', 'text': 'the article on his Pokédex. Just as he'}, {'start': '27208.080', 'end': '27211.920', 'text': 'began organizing the spoils and gains'}, {'start': '27209.920', 'end': '27213.840', 'text': 'from his recent escapade, a knock at the'}, {'start': '27211.920', 'end': '27215.680', 'text': 'door interrupted him. Quickly, he'}, {'start': '27213.840', 'end': '27217.680', 'text': 'stashed everything back into his spatial'}, {'start': '27215.680', 'end': '27219.440', 'text': 'backpack and ensured no personal items'}, {'start': '27217.680', 'end': '27221.200', 'text': 'were left out before cautiously opening'}, {'start': '27219.440', 'end': '27222.798', 'text': 'the door. Standing, there was none other'}, {'start': '27221.200', 'end': '27224.798', 'text': 'than Officer Jun Shaw from the day'}, {'start': '27222.798', 'end': '27226.638', 'text': 'before. While all officers Jun Sha'}, {'start': '27224.798', 'end': '27229.280', 'text': 'looked alike, Heyu recognized her'}, {'start': '27226.638', 'end': '27231.520', 'text': 'immediately by the badge number 001 on'}, {'start': '27229.280', 'end': '27233.200', 'text': 'her uniform. As she stepped inside, her'}, {'start': '27231.520', 'end': '27235.200', 'text': 'eyes instinctively scanned the room,'}, {'start': '27233.200', 'end': '27237.040', 'text': 'though she quickly averted her gaze.'}, {'start': '27235.200', 'end': '27239.120', 'text': 'Noticing this, hey stepped aside'}, {'start': '27237.040', 'end': '27240.718', 'text': 'slightly, gesturing for her to enter.'}, {'start': '27239.120', 'end': '27242.798', 'text': 'Sorry about that. Just a habit from'}, {'start': '27240.718', 'end': '27245.120', 'text': 'observing too many crime scenes. Officer'}, {'start': '27242.798', 'end': '27247.120', 'text': 'Jun Sha apologized awkwardly. Hiu waved'}, {'start': '27245.120', 'end': '27249.120', 'text': 'his hand dismissively, signaling it'}, {'start': '27247.120', 'end': '27250.798', 'text': "wasn't an issue. Taking his response at"}, {'start': '27249.120', 'end': '27252.718', 'text': 'face value, Jun Sha walked in'}, {'start': '27250.798', 'end': '27254.558', 'text': 'confidently. Perhaps her life of being'}, {'start': '27252.718', 'end': '27256.320', 'text': 'constantly admired and respected had'}, {'start': '27254.558', 'end': '27258.320', 'text': 'fostered a sense of self-centeredness in'}, {'start': '27256.320', 'end': '27260.000', 'text': 'her demeanor. Miss Jun Sha seated'}, {'start': '27258.320', 'end': '27261.600', 'text': 'herself confidently on the chair in the'}, {'start': '27260.000', 'end': '27263.360', 'text': "room without waiting for Kuroba's"}, {'start': '27261.600', 'end': '27265.520', 'text': 'permission. She began to speak on her'}, {'start': '27263.360', 'end': '27267.040', 'text': 'own. Trainer Kuroba, in light of your'}, {'start': '27265.520', 'end': '27269.040', 'text': 'outstanding performance during the'}, {'start': '27267.040', 'end': '27270.798', 'text': 'Alliance conscription mission yesterday,'}, {'start': '27269.040', 'end': '27272.398', 'text': 'I am here on behalf of the Alliance to'}, {'start': '27270.798', 'end': '27275.040', 'text': 'present you with the corresponding'}, {'start': '27272.398', 'end': '27277.040', 'text': 'rewards. Her voice was clear and firm,'}, {'start': '27275.040', 'end': '27279.600', 'text': 'exuding the authority of the Alliance,"'}, {'start': '27277.040', 'end': '27281.920', 'text': 'she continued. "In addition to 50,000 in'}, {'start': '27279.600', 'end': '27284.000', 'text': 'cash, 500 alliance points have also been'}, {'start': '27281.920', 'end': '27285.440', 'text': 'credited to your account." With that,'}, {'start': '27284.000', 'end': '27287.360', 'text': 'she pulled a stack of cash from her'}, {'start': '27285.440', 'end': '27289.440', 'text': 'pocket, neatly placed it on the table,'}, {'start': '27287.360', 'end': '27291.520', 'text': 'and then stood up. Looking at Kuroba,'}, {'start': '27289.440', 'end': '27293.440', 'text': "Miss Jun's sharp and confident face"}, {'start': '27291.520', 'end': '27295.440', 'text': 'softened into a smile. I hope you'}, {'start': '27293.440', 'end': '27297.680', 'text': 'continue to excel and contribute more to'}, {'start': '27295.440', 'end': '27299.520', 'text': 'the Alliance. Wishing you all the best,'}, {'start': '27297.680', 'end': '27301.760', 'text': 'she said, giving a slight nod before'}, {'start': '27299.520', 'end': '27303.520', 'text': 'turning and leaving. Leaving Kuroba'}, {'start': '27301.760', 'end': '27304.958', 'text': 'standing alone in the room. Kuroba'}, {'start': '27303.520', 'end': '27307.360', 'text': 'stared at the alliance credits on the'}, {'start': '27304.958', 'end': '27309.520', 'text': 'table, lost in thought. 500 alliance'}, {'start': '27307.360', 'end': '27310.718', 'text': 'points, equivalent to 5 million alliance'}, {'start': '27309.520', 'end': '27312.558', 'text': 'credits. Was the alliance being'}, {'start': '27310.718', 'end': '27314.398', 'text': "unusually generous? He couldn't make"}, {'start': '27312.558', 'end': '27316.160', 'text': 'sense of it. But since the benefits were'}, {'start': '27314.398', 'end': '27318.558', 'text': 'being handed to him, there was no reason'}, {'start': '27316.160', 'end': '27320.478', 'text': 'to refuse. He naturally accepted them.'}, {'start': '27318.558', 'end': '27322.638', 'text': 'Meanwhile, as Miss Jun Sha stepped out'}, {'start': '27320.478', 'end': '27324.320', 'text': "of Kuroba's room, her mood was notably"}, {'start': '27322.638', 'end': '27325.920', 'text': 'upbeat. The recent events had'}, {'start': '27324.320', 'end': '27327.680', 'text': 'significantly boosted her achievements'}, {'start': '27325.920', 'end': '27329.120', 'text': 'within the alliance, and she might even'}, {'start': '27327.680', 'end': '27331.120', 'text': 'have a chance at a promotion in the'}, {'start': '27329.120', 'end': '27333.840', 'text': 'future. Distributing rewards was indeed'}, {'start': '27331.120', 'end': '27335.200', 'text': 'a lucrative task. However, with Kuroba'}, {'start': '27333.840', 'end': '27336.638', 'text': "being part of the alliance's inner"}, {'start': '27335.200', 'end': '27338.478', 'text': 'circle and holding second level'}, {'start': '27336.638', 'end': '27340.478', 'text': "authority, she couldn't skim anything"}, {'start': '27338.478', 'end': '27342.398', 'text': 'off his rewards. She glanced back at'}, {'start': '27340.478', 'end': '27344.398', 'text': "Kuroba's door, feeling a twinge of"}, {'start': '27342.398', 'end': '27346.000', 'text': 'regret. Among the dozens of trainers'}, {'start': '27344.398', 'end': '27347.680', 'text': 'participating in the recent mission,'}, {'start': '27346.000', 'end': '27349.120', 'text': 'there were civilians, inner circle'}, {'start': '27347.680', 'end': '27351.040', 'text': 'members, and individuals with'}, {'start': '27349.120', 'end': '27352.638', 'text': 'significant backgrounds like Kuroba. If'}, {'start': '27351.040', 'end': '27354.398', 'text': 'it had been a civilian trainer, she'}, {'start': '27352.638', 'end': '27356.478', 'text': "wouldn't have hesitated to withhold all"}, {'start': '27354.398', 'end': '27358.160', 'text': 'the rewards. After all, they were just'}, {'start': '27356.478', 'end': '27360.160', 'text': 'civilians offending them had no real'}, {'start': '27358.160', 'end': '27361.520', 'text': 'consequences. She could always share a'}, {'start': '27360.160', 'end': '27363.200', 'text': 'small portion of the profits with the'}, {'start': '27361.520', 'end': '27365.200', 'text': 'lower ranking officers, and if any'}, {'start': '27363.200', 'end': '27367.280', 'text': 'public backlash arose, she would simply'}, {'start': '27365.200', 'end': '27369.120', 'text': 'let them take the fall. However, dealing'}, {'start': '27367.280', 'end': '27371.200', 'text': 'with inner circle members was trickier.'}, {'start': '27369.120', 'end': '27372.718', 'text': 'Even so, she would usually deduct a'}, {'start': '27371.200', 'end': '27374.320', 'text': 'small percentage from their rewards,'}, {'start': '27372.718', 'end': '27376.000', 'text': 'which would eventually end up in her own'}, {'start': '27374.320', 'end': '27377.920', 'text': 'pocket. As she reveled in her thoughts'}, {'start': '27376.000', 'end': '27380.000', 'text': 'of wealth, her phone suddenly rang at'}, {'start': '27377.920', 'end': '27381.520', 'text': 'her waist. Hello, Captain Jun Sha.'}, {'start': '27380.000', 'end': '27382.638', 'text': "There's a group of civilian trainers"}, {'start': '27381.520', 'end': '27384.240', 'text': 'gathered at the entrance to the'}, {'start': '27382.638', 'end': '27386.000', 'text': "precinct. They're accusing us of"}, {'start': '27384.240', 'end': '27388.160', 'text': 'embezzling their alliance rewards and'}, {'start': '27386.000', 'end': '27389.360', 'text': 'are demanding an explanation. The voice'}, {'start': '27388.160', 'end': '27391.120', 'text': 'on the other end of the line was'}, {'start': '27389.360', 'end': '27393.280', 'text': 'chaotic, accompanied by what sounded'}, {'start': '27391.120', 'end': '27395.280', 'text': 'like loud chanting. A trace of disdain'}, {'start': '27393.280', 'end': '27397.440', 'text': "crossed Miss Jud's sharp features as she"}, {'start': '27395.280', 'end': '27399.040', 'text': 'scoffed. A bunch of lowly civilians dare'}, {'start': '27397.440', 'end': '27400.478', 'text': 'to challenge me. arrest them all'}, {'start': '27399.040', 'end': '27402.558', 'text': 'immediately and charged them with'}, {'start': '27400.478', 'end': '27404.160', 'text': 'causing public disturbance. The voice on'}, {'start': '27402.558', 'end': '27406.080', 'text': 'the other end quickly responded with'}, {'start': '27404.160', 'end': '27407.920', 'text': 'respectful affirmations. This sort of'}, {'start': '27406.080', 'end': '27409.840', 'text': 'situation was nothing new to Miss Jun'}, {'start': '27407.920', 'end': '27411.840', 'text': 'Sha. She had handled it countless times'}, {'start': '27409.840', 'end': '27413.600', 'text': 'without fail. Even if a scandal were to'}, {'start': '27411.840', 'end': '27415.440', 'text': 'break out and gain public attention, the'}, {'start': '27413.600', 'end': '27417.440', 'text': "Jun Sha family's influence would quickly"}, {'start': '27415.440', 'end': '27419.280', 'text': 'suppress it. After all, the alliance'}, {'start': '27417.440', 'end': '27420.718', 'text': 'itself was deeply intertwined with the'}, {'start': '27419.280', 'end': '27422.638', 'text': 'Jun Sha family. The two were'}, {'start': '27420.718', 'end': '27424.798', 'text': 'inseparable, their interests closely'}, {'start': '27422.638', 'end': '27426.558', 'text': 'aligned. Kuroba slowly made his way back'}, {'start': '27424.798', 'end': '27428.320', 'text': 'to his room. He eventually wandered into'}, {'start': '27426.558', 'end': '27430.080', 'text': "the Pokémon C Center's main hall and"}, {'start': '27428.320', 'end': '27432.240', 'text': 'approached a self-service machine. He'}, {'start': '27430.080', 'end': '27434.080', 'text': 'began operating it, submitting Gunnyu'}, {'start': '27432.240', 'end': '27436.320', 'text': 'first. After a series of intense'}, {'start': '27434.080', 'end': '27438.160', 'text': 'negotiations, Kuroba finally secured a'}, {'start': '27436.320', 'end': '27439.680', 'text': 'price he was satisfied with. Watching'}, {'start': '27438.160', 'end': '27442.000', 'text': 'the alliance points in his account'}, {'start': '27439.680', 'end': '27444.160', 'text': 'steadily increase. Heyu felt a surge of'}, {'start': '27442.000', 'end': '27445.680', 'text': 'satisfaction. Without hesitation, he'}, {'start': '27444.160', 'end': '27447.520', 'text': 'used the points to fully purchase the'}, {'start': '27445.680', 'end': '27449.360', 'text': 'training manuals for Ironclaw Lobster'}, {'start': '27447.520', 'end': '27450.878', 'text': 'and Giant Toothed Shark. With just'}, {'start': '27449.360', 'end': '27452.878', 'text': 'enough points left for the Dark Crows'}, {'start': '27450.878', 'end': '27454.878', 'text': 'training manual, Heyu decided to spend'}, {'start': '27452.878', 'end': '27456.718', 'text': 'all of them. After all, he was about to'}, {'start': '27454.878', 'end': '27458.958', 'text': 'leave the city, and in the wild, there'}, {'start': '27456.718', 'end': '27460.638', 'text': 'would be no Pokémon centers to rely on.'}, {'start': '27458.958', 'end': '27462.000', 'text': 'Rather than letting the point sit idle,'}, {'start': '27460.638', 'end': '27463.600', 'text': 'it was better to convert them into'}, {'start': '27462.000', 'end': '27465.600', 'text': 'resources that could be of practical'}, {'start': '27463.600', 'end': '27467.520', 'text': 'use. However, the Pokémon in his'}, {'start': '27465.600', 'end': '27469.200', 'text': 'backpack were hard to part with. Heyu'}, {'start': '27467.520', 'end': '27470.718', 'text': 'decided to hold off for a while before'}, {'start': '27469.200', 'end': '27473.120', 'text': 'selling them on the black market.'}, {'start': '27470.718', 'end': '27474.638', 'text': 'Recently, chaos caused by two major dark'}, {'start': '27473.120', 'end': '27476.638', 'text': 'organizations had thrown the black'}, {'start': '27474.638', 'end': '27478.878', 'text': "market into turmoil, and Heyu wasn't"}, {'start': '27476.638', 'end': '27480.320', 'text': 'willing to take that risk. for now. His'}, {'start': '27478.878', 'end': '27482.240', 'text': 'backpack was stocked with plenty of'}, {'start': '27480.320', 'end': '27483.840', 'text': 'resources and alliance currency, so he'}, {'start': '27482.240', 'end': '27485.680', 'text': "wasn't lacking financially. Taking"}, {'start': '27483.840', 'end': '27487.440', 'text': 'advantage of the quiet morning, hey'}, {'start': '27485.680', 'end': '27489.520', 'text': 'approached the front desk and rented a'}, {'start': '27487.440', 'end': '27491.280', 'text': 'training ground. Dark Crow, come out. He'}, {'start': '27489.520', 'end': '27493.120', 'text': 'reached for a luxury ball on his belt.'}, {'start': '27491.280', 'end': '27495.360', 'text': 'With a flash of white light, the dark'}, {'start': '27493.120', 'end': '27497.680', 'text': 'crow emerged, spreading its wings and'}, {'start': '27495.360', 'end': '27499.760', 'text': "circling above high's head. Today's task"}, {'start': '27497.680', 'end': '27501.600', 'text': 'is to master Tailwind. As a flying type'}, {'start': '27499.760', 'end': '27503.920', 'text': 'Pokémon, this is your primary training'}, {'start': '27501.600', 'end': '27505.760', 'text': 'skill, so make sure you focus. Heyu'}, {'start': '27503.920', 'end': '27507.600', 'text': 'instructed, guiding the dark crow to'}, {'start': '27505.760', 'end': '27509.120', 'text': 'perch on his shoulder. He retrieved a'}, {'start': '27507.600', 'end': '27510.878', 'text': 'set of weighted rings from his spatial'}, {'start': '27509.120', 'end': '27512.718', 'text': 'backpack and adjusted them to the second'}, {'start': '27510.878', 'end': '27514.558', 'text': "level. The dark crow's strength was"}, {'start': '27512.718', 'end': '27516.718', 'text': 'improving rapidly, seemingly changing'}, {'start': '27514.558', 'end': '27519.120', 'text': 'daybyday. As the sun climbed higher in'}, {'start': '27516.718', 'end': '27520.638', 'text': 'the sky, time passed steadily. Standing'}, {'start': '27519.120', 'end': '27522.958', 'text': 'in the shadowed area of the training'}, {'start': '27520.638', 'end': '27525.200', 'text': 'ground to avoid direct sunlight. Heyu'}, {'start': '27522.958', 'end': '27527.760', 'text': 'gave a series of commands. Dark crow'}, {'start': '27525.200', 'end': '27529.520', 'text': 'tailwind. With a base speed stat of 91,'}, {'start': '27527.760', 'end': '27531.840', 'text': 'the dark crow speed was above average'}, {'start': '27529.520', 'end': '27533.680', 'text': 'compared to many Pokémon. However, once'}, {'start': '27531.840', 'end': '27536.000', 'text': 'it evolved into hunch crow, its speed'}, {'start': '27533.680', 'end': '27537.680', 'text': 'stat would drop to 71. Therefore,'}, {'start': '27536.000', 'end': '27539.280', 'text': 'mastering Tailwind was crucial to'}, {'start': '27537.680', 'end': '27540.958', 'text': 'compensating for this weakness.'}, {'start': '27539.280', 'end': '27542.798', 'text': 'Additionally, its prankster ability'}, {'start': '27540.958', 'end': '27544.638', 'text': 'would allow it to execute moves faster'}, {'start': '27542.798', 'end': '27546.718', 'text': 'and learn status altering moves more'}, {'start': '27544.638', 'end': '27548.718', 'text': 'efficiently. With a graceful turn, the'}, {'start': '27546.718', 'end': '27550.638', 'text': "dark crow's black feathers quivered and"}, {'start': '27548.718', 'end': '27552.478', 'text': 'an invisible breeze suddenly appeared'}, {'start': '27550.638', 'end': '27554.160', 'text': 'around it. The Tailwind move could'}, {'start': '27552.478', 'end': '27556.240', 'text': 'increase the speed of all allied'}, {'start': '27554.160', 'end': '27558.160', 'text': 'Pokémon, making it an essential skill in'}, {'start': '27556.240', 'end': '27560.000', 'text': 'official alliance battles and wild group'}, {'start': '27558.160', 'end': '27562.160', 'text': 'skirmishes. As the breeze began to'}, {'start': '27560.000', 'end': '27563.760', 'text': 'dissipate, Heyu called out again, "Feel'}, {'start': '27562.160', 'end': '27565.680', 'text': 'the power of the wind and keep it'}, {'start': '27563.760', 'end': '27567.920', 'text': 'going." The key to tailwind lay in the'}, {'start': '27565.680', 'end': '27569.600', 'text': 'word flow. Gradually, the dark crow'}, {'start': '27567.920', 'end': '27571.600', 'text': 'gathered flying type energy around'}, {'start': '27569.600', 'end': '27573.360', 'text': 'itself, creating streams of air that'}, {'start': '27571.600', 'end': '27575.440', 'text': 'encircled its body. The breeze'}, {'start': '27573.360', 'end': '27577.280', 'text': 'reappeared, and the dark crow felt its'}, {'start': '27575.440', 'end': '27578.798', 'text': 'body lighten as its speed increased'}, {'start': '27577.280', 'end': '27580.638', 'text': 'again. Darting through the training'}, {'start': '27578.798', 'end': '27582.320', 'text': 'ground, it moved so swiftly that its'}, {'start': '27580.638', 'end': '27584.478', 'text': 'figure was almost impossible to track'}, {'start': '27582.320', 'end': '27586.718', 'text': 'with the naked eye. Heyu grew slightly'}, {'start': '27584.478', 'end': '27588.478', 'text': 'anxious as he observed. Thinking, "Don\'t'}, {'start': '27586.718', 'end': '27590.240', 'text': 'let the tailwind stop. The flying energy'}, {'start': '27588.478', 'end': '27592.080', 'text': 'needs to be controlled with even greater'}, {'start': '27590.240', 'end': '27594.160', 'text': 'precision." A couple of stray breezes'}, {'start': '27592.080', 'end': '27596.398', 'text': 'slipped away, prompting the dark crow to'}, {'start': '27594.160', 'end': '27598.878', 'text': 'concentrate even harder. Once training'}, {'start': '27596.398', 'end': '27600.718', 'text': 'began, Highest demeanor turned serious,'}, {'start': '27598.878', 'end': '27602.718', 'text': 'almost machine-like, as he issued'}, {'start': '27600.718', 'end': '27604.638', 'text': "commands relentlessly. It wasn't out of"}, {'start': '27602.718', 'end': '27606.718', 'text': 'cruelty, rather. As a skilled trainer,'}, {'start': '27604.638', 'end': '27608.398', 'text': 'he understood the limits of his Pokémon.'}, {'start': '27606.718', 'end': '27610.240', 'text': "The training regimen he set wouldn't"}, {'start': '27608.398', 'end': '27612.160', 'text': 'cause the dark crow pain or harm it'}, {'start': '27610.240', 'end': '27613.600', 'text': 'excessively. All right, Dark Crow,'}, {'start': '27612.160', 'end': '27615.120', 'text': "that's enough. Hey, you checked the"}, {'start': '27613.600', 'end': '27616.958', 'text': 'stopwatch, noting significant'}, {'start': '27615.120', 'end': '27619.120', 'text': 'improvement compared to the start. The'}, {'start': '27616.958', 'end': '27621.440', 'text': 'dark crow flapped its wings, breathing'}, {'start': '27619.120', 'end': '27623.200', 'text': "heavily as it landed on Hya's shoulder,"}, {'start': '27621.440', 'end': '27625.360', 'text': 'patiently waiting for him to remove the'}, {'start': '27623.200', 'end': '27627.520', 'text': 'weighted rings. Heyu gently stroked the'}, {'start': '27625.360', 'end': '27629.120', 'text': "dark crow's ruffled feathers, smiling as"}, {'start': '27627.520', 'end': '27631.280', 'text': 'he said, "Let\'s head back to the room'}, {'start': '27629.120', 'end': '27633.200', 'text': 'and get you cleaned up." Exhausted, the'}, {'start': '27631.280', 'end': '27635.200', 'text': 'dark crow leaned against highest neck,'}, {'start': '27633.200', 'end': '27636.638', 'text': 'letting out a soft caw. In the days'}, {'start': '27635.200', 'end': '27638.798', 'text': 'following his return to the Pokémon'}, {'start': '27636.638', 'end': '27640.798', 'text': 'Center, Kuroba focused intensely on'}, {'start': '27638.798', 'end': '27642.398', 'text': 'skill training for his Pokémon. Perhaps'}, {'start': '27640.798', 'end': '27644.160', 'text': 'it was the aftermath of some kind of'}, {'start': '27642.398', 'end': '27645.440', 'text': 'emotional impact or witnessing the'}, {'start': '27644.160', 'end': '27647.440', 'text': 'fierce battle against the dark'}, {'start': '27645.440', 'end': '27649.600', 'text': 'organization. But Eevee was particularly'}, {'start': '27647.440', 'end': '27651.920', 'text': 'diligent in its training, specifically'}, {'start': '27649.600', 'end': '27653.920', 'text': 'in mastering the move Protect. Eevee had'}, {'start': '27651.920', 'end': '27655.920', 'text': 'far surpassed the other two Pokemon,'}, {'start': '27653.920', 'end': '27658.000', 'text': 'Sharpedo and Merro, who had learned the'}, {'start': '27655.920', 'end': '27660.080', 'text': 'move through TM alongside it, leaving'}, {'start': '27658.000', 'end': '27662.558', 'text': 'them behind except for Croant, who had'}, {'start': '27660.080', 'end': '27664.520', 'text': 'already mastered it long ago. Now, Eevee'}, {'start': '27662.558', 'end': '27666.398', 'text': 'could execute protect almost'}, {'start': '27664.520', 'end': '27668.240', 'text': 'instantaneously, leaving no room for'}, {'start': '27666.398', 'end': '27669.680', 'text': 'enemies to launch surprise attacks.'}, {'start': '27668.240', 'end': '27671.520', 'text': 'Additionally, it had begun to'}, {'start': '27669.680', 'end': '27673.760', 'text': 'proficiently use the inherited move,'}, {'start': '27671.520', 'end': '27675.760', 'text': 'Yawn. Kuroba felt gratified by the'}, {'start': '27673.760', 'end': '27676.878', 'text': 'progress and reflected that despite the'}, {'start': '27675.760', 'end': '27678.638', 'text': 'challenges of their journey through'}, {'start': '27676.878', 'end': '27680.718', 'text': 'Verdant Tunnel, it had been well worth'}, {'start': '27678.638', 'end': '27682.718', 'text': 'it. At the very least, the blood soaked'}, {'start': '27680.718', 'end': '27684.638', 'text': 'Merro had integrated into the Pokemon'}, {'start': '27682.718', 'end': '27686.080', 'text': 'team and Eevee no longer resisted'}, {'start': '27684.638', 'end': '27688.080', 'text': 'rigorous training, becoming more'}, {'start': '27686.080', 'end': '27689.680', 'text': 'diligent. Time passed quietly and'}, {'start': '27688.080', 'end': '27691.440', 'text': 'Rustboro Borro City returned to its'}, {'start': '27689.680', 'end': '27693.200', 'text': 'usual tranquility. Although the events'}, {'start': '27691.440', 'end': '27694.958', 'text': 'from a few days ago caused a stir in the'}, {'start': '27693.200', 'end': '27696.958', 'text': 'news, they were unrelated to the lives'}, {'start': '27694.958', 'end': '27698.878', 'text': 'of ordinary people who continued their'}, {'start': '27696.958', 'end': '27701.040', 'text': 'routines of eating, drinking, and'}, {'start': '27698.878', 'end': '27702.878', 'text': 'working as usual. Kuroba decided to sell'}, {'start': '27701.040', 'end': '27704.718', 'text': 'off some Pokémon and left the Pokemon'}, {'start': '27702.878', 'end': '27706.718', 'text': 'Center, heading to the black market.'}, {'start': '27704.718', 'end': '27708.398', 'text': 'Disguised in a concealing black robe and'}, {'start': '27706.718', 'end': '27710.160', 'text': 'mask, he entered the black market of'}, {'start': '27708.398', 'end': '27711.840', 'text': 'Rust Borro City once again. The'}, {'start': '27710.160', 'end': '27714.080', 'text': 'marketplace was filled with individuals'}, {'start': '27711.840', 'end': '27716.080', 'text': 'like Koroba, fully cloaked and giving'}, {'start': '27714.080', 'end': '27717.840', 'text': 'away no details about themselves,'}, {'start': '27716.080', 'end': '27719.840', 'text': 'blending seamlessly into the crowd like'}, {'start': '27717.840', 'end': '27721.680', 'text': 'a drop of water in the ocean. Kuroba'}, {'start': '27719.840', 'end': '27723.760', 'text': 'first headed toward the stall area where'}, {'start': '27721.680', 'end': '27725.600', 'text': 'Pokémon were sold. He casually browsed'}, {'start': '27723.760', 'end': '27726.878', 'text': 'the stalls and came across a Naiderin'}, {'start': '27725.600', 'end': '27728.558', 'text': 'with the hustle ability, which'}, {'start': '27726.878', 'end': '27730.320', 'text': 'immediately caught his attention. When'}, {'start': '27728.558', 'end': '27732.240', 'text': 'evolved, this nitron would become a'}, {'start': '27730.320', 'end': '27733.760', 'text': 'nidok king with the sheer force ability.'}, {'start': '27732.240', 'end': '27735.680', 'text': 'Sheer force removes the additional'}, {'start': '27733.760', 'end': '27738.000', 'text': 'effects of moves but boosts their power'}, {'start': '27735.680', 'end': '27739.520', 'text': 'by about 30. Combined with a life orb,'}, {'start': '27738.000', 'end': '27741.760', 'text': "each move's power would be further"}, {'start': '27739.520', 'end': '27743.920', 'text': 'amplified, albeit at the cost of a small'}, {'start': '27741.760', 'end': '27745.680', 'text': 'amount of HP. Such a nighting,'}, {'start': '27743.920', 'end': '27747.680', 'text': 'essentially a mobile cannon, would be a'}, {'start': '27745.680', 'end': '27749.840', 'text': 'formidable force on the battlefield.'}, {'start': '27747.680', 'end': '27752.080', 'text': 'However, Kuroba had no plans to train'}, {'start': '27749.840', 'end': '27754.000', 'text': 'poison or ground type Pokémon. Despite'}, {'start': '27752.080', 'end': '27756.160', 'text': 'this, the hustle ability Nidarin with'}, {'start': '27754.000', 'end': '27758.558', 'text': 'otherwise average stats was sold for a'}, {'start': '27756.160', 'end': '27760.000', 'text': 'high price of 300,000 Poke dollars. It'}, {'start': '27758.558', 'end': '27761.600', 'text': 'seemed that hustle or sheer force'}, {'start': '27760.000', 'end': '27763.600', 'text': 'Nightooking was indeed highly sought'}, {'start': '27761.600', 'end': '27765.440', 'text': 'after. The hesitation among potential'}, {'start': '27763.600', 'end': '27767.920', 'text': 'buyers likely stemmed from the necessity'}, {'start': '27765.440', 'end': '27769.760', 'text': 'of a moonstone for evolution. Otherwise,'}, {'start': '27767.920', 'end': '27771.920', 'text': 'the price might have been even higher.'}, {'start': '27769.760', 'end': '27773.840', 'text': 'Next, Kuroba moved to the shop area and'}, {'start': '27771.920', 'end': '27775.840', 'text': 'located a store that purchased Pokémon.'}, {'start': '27773.840', 'end': '27777.680', 'text': 'Tightening the mask beneath his robe, he'}, {'start': '27775.840', 'end': '27780.000', 'text': "slowly stepped inside. The shop's"}, {'start': '27777.680', 'end': '27782.080', 'text': 'interior was dimly lit with a dark color'}, {'start': '27780.000', 'end': '27784.320', 'text': 'scheme and eerie designs of Pokémon like'}, {'start': '27782.080', 'end': '27786.000', 'text': 'Jengar and Duskmore adorning the walls.'}, {'start': '27784.320', 'end': '27787.760', 'text': 'Glancing at the few scattered customers'}, {'start': '27786.000', 'end': '27789.600', 'text': 'in the shop, Kuroba walked up to the'}, {'start': '27787.760', 'end': '27792.240', 'text': 'counter and said, "I want to sell a'}, {'start': '27789.600', 'end': '27794.478', 'text': 'Pokémon." The clerk, unfazed by Kuroba\'s'}, {'start': '27792.240', 'end': '27796.320', 'text': 'calm tone, lazily pointed toward a small'}, {'start': '27794.478', 'end': '27798.240', 'text': 'door behind him before resuming toying'}, {'start': '27796.320', 'end': '27800.398', 'text': 'with the object in his hands. Without'}, {'start': '27798.240', 'end': '27802.638', 'text': 'wasting words, Kuroba pushed open the'}, {'start': '27800.398', 'end': '27804.320', 'text': 'door and entered a long passageway. He'}, {'start': '27802.638', 'end': '27806.240', 'text': 'walked a great distance before reaching'}, {'start': '27804.320', 'end': '27807.680', 'text': 'its end where he encountered another'}, {'start': '27806.240', 'end': '27809.600', 'text': 'cloaked figure approaching from the'}, {'start': '27807.680', 'end': '27811.520', 'text': 'opposite direction. After locking eyes'}, {'start': '27809.600', 'end': '27813.200', 'text': 'for a few seconds, they sidestepped to'}, {'start': '27811.520', 'end': '27815.200', 'text': 'opposite directions without exchanging'}, {'start': '27813.200', 'end': '27816.798', 'text': 'any words. As they brushed past each'}, {'start': '27815.200', 'end': '27818.240', 'text': 'other, both instinctively tightened'}, {'start': '27816.798', 'end': '27820.000', 'text': 'their grip on the poke balls at their'}, {'start': '27818.240', 'end': '27822.240', 'text': 'waists. Only when the distance between'}, {'start': '27820.000', 'end': '27824.878', 'text': 'them grew did they unconsciously exhale'}, {'start': '27822.240', 'end': '27826.878', 'text': 'in relief. Eventually, Koha walked into'}, {'start': '27824.878', 'end': '27829.120', 'text': 'a small room where a middle-aged man was'}, {'start': '27826.878', 'end': '27831.440', 'text': 'seated, carefully polishing his glasses.'}, {'start': '27829.120', 'end': '27833.440', 'text': 'His deep brown suit gave off an air of'}, {'start': '27831.440', 'end': '27835.200', 'text': 'sophistication. "Ha, a guest has'}, {'start': '27833.440', 'end': '27837.040', 'text': 'arrived. "Have a seat and take out the'}, {'start': '27835.200', 'end': '27839.120', 'text': 'goods," the man said with a smile,'}, {'start': '27837.040', 'end': '27841.600', 'text': "putting down his glasses. Kro didn't"}, {'start': '27839.120', 'end': '27843.520', 'text': 'respond. Instead, his gloved hand slowly'}, {'start': '27841.600', 'end': '27845.520', 'text': 'emerged from his black cloak, placing'}, {'start': '27843.520', 'end': '27847.440', 'text': 'four poke balls into a glass container'}, {'start': '27845.520', 'end': '27849.600', 'text': "nearby. The man's eyes instinctively"}, {'start': '27847.440', 'end': '27851.520', 'text': "flicked to Kuroha's hand, noticing it"}, {'start': '27849.600', 'end': '27853.360', 'text': 'was entirely covered by gloves. He'}, {'start': '27851.520', 'end': '27855.360', 'text': 'quickly averted his gaze, silently,'}, {'start': '27853.360', 'end': '27857.840', 'text': 'thinking, "This guy\'s a prototent reveal'}, {'start': '27855.360', 'end': '27859.440', 'text': 'a single flaw." Kuroha, of course,'}, {'start': '27857.840', 'end': '27862.320', 'text': 'noticed the subtle reaction and let out'}, {'start': '27859.440', 'end': '27863.760', 'text': "a peculiar chuckle. My friend, let's not"}, {'start': '27862.320', 'end': '27865.600', 'text': 'waste time. Name your price. The'}, {'start': '27863.760', 'end': '27867.360', 'text': 'middle-aged man laughed awkwardly,'}, {'start': '27865.600', 'end': '27869.280', 'text': 'trying to ease the tension before'}, {'start': '27867.360', 'end': '27871.120', 'text': 'placing the poke balls into a machine in'}, {'start': '27869.280', 'end': '27873.360', 'text': 'the corner of the room for examination.'}, {'start': '27871.120', 'end': '27876.320', 'text': 'The results came up. One explode, one'}, {'start': '27873.360', 'end': '27877.840', 'text': 'Geodude, and two Grimers. Interesting.'}, {'start': '27876.320', 'end': '27879.840', 'text': 'One of the Grimers had inherited the'}, {'start': '27877.840', 'end': '27882.320', 'text': 'move shadow punch, which was a decent'}, {'start': '27879.840', 'end': '27883.760', 'text': 'find. After a brief evaluation, the man'}, {'start': '27882.320', 'end': '27886.878', 'text': 'contemplated for a moment before'}, {'start': '27883.760', 'end': '27889.120', 'text': 'offering a slightly low price. 550,000'}, {'start': '27886.878', 'end': '27890.638', 'text': "poke dollars. That's the best I can do"}, {'start': '27889.120', 'end': '27893.360', 'text': 'given the explodes level and the'}, {'start': '27890.638', 'end': '27895.280', 'text': "Grimer's inherited move. Kuroha sneered,"}, {'start': '27893.360', 'end': '27897.200', 'text': 'raising his hand as if to retrieve the'}, {'start': '27895.280', 'end': '27898.798', 'text': "poke balls. You clearly don't know the"}, {'start': '27897.200', 'end': '27900.718', 'text': 'value of these. I suggest you check'}, {'start': '27898.798', 'end': '27902.478', 'text': 'again your machine must be outdated.'}, {'start': '27900.718', 'end': '27904.000', 'text': 'Hearing this, the man hastily stopped'}, {'start': '27902.478', 'end': '27906.080', 'text': 'him and returned to the machine for a'}, {'start': '27904.000', 'end': '27908.000', 'text': 'more thorough inspection. This time, the'}, {'start': '27906.080', 'end': '27909.920', 'text': 'process took noticeably longer. After'}, {'start': '27908.000', 'end': '27912.080', 'text': 'some time, he bent slightly, poured'}, {'start': '27909.920', 'end': '27914.080', 'text': 'Kuroha a fresh cup of tea, and said with'}, {'start': '27912.080', 'end': '27916.000', 'text': 'a grin, "Apologies for the oversight'}, {'start': '27914.080', 'end': '27918.080', 'text': 'earlier." "Your geod dude has the hidden'}, {'start': '27916.000', 'end': '27920.120', 'text': 'ability, sandvil, and the explod has the'}, {'start': '27918.080', 'end': '27922.718', 'text': 'hidden ability, scrappy. We can offer'}, {'start': '27920.120', 'end': '27925.360', 'text': '750,000 poke dollars." Underneath his'}, {'start': '27922.718', 'end': '27927.520', 'text': "mask, Kuroha's expression twisted into a"}, {'start': '27925.360', 'end': '27929.840', 'text': 'mocking smile. Oversight? Who would buy'}, {'start': '27927.520', 'end': '27931.680', 'text': 'such a childish excuse? Even a Pokedex'}, {'start': '27929.840', 'end': '27933.440', 'text': 'could detect abilities, let alone such'}, {'start': '27931.680', 'end': '27935.360', 'text': 'advanced equipment. These people who'}, {'start': '27933.440', 'end': '27937.360', 'text': 'thrived in the shadows truly lived for'}, {'start': '27935.360', 'end': '27939.360', 'text': 'profit cunning and ruthless. Leaning'}, {'start': '27937.360', 'end': '27940.798', 'text': 'back in his chair, Kuroha casually'}, {'start': '27939.360', 'end': '27942.718', 'text': 'rested his hands on the table,'}, {'start': '27940.798', 'end': '27944.718', 'text': 'rhythmically tapping his fingers. The'}, {'start': '27942.718', 'end': '27947.120', 'text': 'steaming tea on the table released wisps'}, {'start': '27944.718', 'end': '27949.120', 'text': 'of heat. After a long pause, Kuroha'}, {'start': '27947.120', 'end': '27950.558', 'text': "finally spoke. If you're not serious,"}, {'start': '27949.120', 'end': '27952.160', 'text': "I'm sure other shops would be more than"}, {'start': '27950.558', 'end': '27954.000', 'text': 'willing to strike a deal with me. At'}, {'start': '27952.160', 'end': '27956.080', 'text': "these words, the man's expression"}, {'start': '27954.000', 'end': '27958.320', 'text': 'finally shifted. No longer the forced'}, {'start': '27956.080', 'end': '27960.200', 'text': 'smile of earlier. A sharp glint flashed'}, {'start': '27958.320', 'end': '27962.798', 'text': 'in his eyes as he responded earnestly,'}, {'start': '27960.200', 'end': '27964.718', 'text': '"800,000 poke dollars. That\'s my final'}, {'start': '27962.798', 'end': '27966.160', 'text': "offer. If you're still dissatisfied,"}, {'start': '27964.718', 'end': '27968.240', 'text': "you'll have to pass on this deal with"}, {'start': '27966.160', 'end': '27970.240', 'text': 'great regret. With that, he returned to'}, {'start': '27968.240', 'end': '27972.240', 'text': 'his seat, resuming the act of polishing'}, {'start': '27970.240', 'end': '27974.798', 'text': 'his glasses, seemingly unbothered by'}, {'start': '27972.240', 'end': '27976.878', 'text': "Kuroha's response. What Kuroha's face"}, {'start': '27974.798', 'end': '27978.798', 'text': 'conveyed beneath the mask was a mystery.'}, {'start': '27976.878', 'end': '27981.200', 'text': 'But after a long silence, a voice'}, {'start': '27978.798', 'end': '27983.120', 'text': 'finally came through. Deal. Both parties'}, {'start': '27981.200', 'end': '27984.798', 'text': 'were satisfied and the transaction was'}, {'start': '27983.120', 'end': '27987.040', 'text': 'completed. After leaving the shop,'}, {'start': '27984.798', 'end': '27988.798', 'text': "Kuroha's wealth surged once again. He"}, {'start': '27987.040', 'end': '27990.718', 'text': 'also took the chance to offload various'}, {'start': '27988.798', 'end': '27993.040', 'text': 'items such as rare parts of Pokemon'}, {'start': '27990.718', 'end': '27994.478', 'text': 'corpses, common ores found in tunnels,'}, {'start': '27993.040', 'end': '27996.638', 'text': 'and handwritten notes on Pokemon'}, {'start': '27994.478', 'end': '27998.320', 'text': 'breeding techniques. Only one Mina'}, {'start': '27996.638', 'end': '28000.160', 'text': 'remained unsold. Walking through the'}, {'start': '27998.320', 'end': '28001.600', 'text': 'alleys of the black market, Kuroha'}, {'start': '28000.160', 'end': '28003.360', 'text': 'maintained a weary distance from the'}, {'start': '28001.600', 'end': '28005.360', 'text': "passers by. Whenever someone's gaze"}, {'start': '28003.360', 'end': '28006.958', 'text': 'lingered on him for too long, the crowd'}, {'start': '28005.360', 'end': '28009.040', 'text': 'by his side would let out a menacing'}, {'start': '28006.958', 'end': '28011.200', 'text': 'cry, intimidating those who dared to'}, {'start': '28009.040', 'end': '28012.638', 'text': 'approach. This was life in the shadows,'}, {'start': '28011.200', 'end': '28014.638', 'text': 'where vigilance was the price of'}, {'start': '28012.638', 'end': '28016.718', 'text': 'survival. In the black market, most'}, {'start': '28014.638', 'end': '28018.798', 'text': 'people were intimidated. After all, an'}, {'start': '28016.718', 'end': '28020.478', 'text': 'ironclad lobster could only evolve upon'}, {'start': '28018.798', 'end': '28022.320', 'text': 'reaching level 30, making it a'}, {'start': '28020.478', 'end': '28024.398', 'text': 'formidable opponent. No one wanted to'}, {'start': '28022.320', 'end': '28026.000', 'text': 'provoke trouble over trivial matters.'}, {'start': '28024.398', 'end': '28028.000', 'text': 'Hey, you strolled leisurely through the'}, {'start': '28026.000', 'end': '28030.080', 'text': 'black market, noticing a few discreet'}, {'start': '28028.000', 'end': '28032.320', 'text': 'gazes sweeping over him before quickly'}, {'start': '28030.080', 'end': '28033.840', 'text': 'shifting away. A cold smile tugged at'}, {'start': '28032.320', 'end': '28035.520', 'text': 'the corner of his lips as he thought to'}, {'start': '28033.840', 'end': '28037.520', 'text': 'himself, "There really are plenty of'}, {'start': '28035.520', 'end': '28039.200', 'text': 'restless people in this place." Just'}, {'start': '28037.520', 'end': '28040.958', 'text': 'entering and leaving a store once was'}, {'start': '28039.200', 'end': '28042.718', 'text': 'enough to attract attention. Figning'}, {'start': '28040.958', 'end': '28044.160', 'text': 'interest at a stall, he pretended to'}, {'start': '28042.718', 'end': '28046.000', 'text': 'inspect the goods while keeping a'}, {'start': '28044.160', 'end': '28048.080', 'text': 'watchful eye on those secretly observing'}, {'start': '28046.000', 'end': '28050.000', 'text': 'him. Following the flow of people, hey'}, {'start': '28048.080', 'end': '28051.760', 'text': 'you made his way out, acting as if he'}, {'start': '28050.000', 'end': '28053.520', 'text': 'was leaving. After a few twists and'}, {'start': '28051.760', 'end': '28055.440', 'text': 'turns, he successfully shook off his'}, {'start': '28053.520', 'end': '28057.360', 'text': 'pursuers. By the time they realized it,'}, {'start': '28055.440', 'end': '28059.280', 'text': 'he had already vanished from their site,'}, {'start': '28057.360', 'end': '28062.080', 'text': 'reappearing inside an old-fashioned'}, {'start': '28059.280', 'end': '28064.240', 'text': "shop. At this point, Hi's total savings,"}, {'start': '28062.080', 'end': '28065.680', 'text': 'combined with the 800,000 Alliance coins'}, {'start': '28064.240', 'end': '28068.080', 'text': 'he had just earned from selling a'}, {'start': '28065.680', 'end': '28069.840', 'text': 'Pokémon, had reached nearly 3 million.'}, {'start': '28068.080', 'end': '28071.520', 'text': 'Keeping such a sum without spending it'}, {'start': '28069.840', 'end': '28073.680', 'text': 'would be wasteful, so he decided to pick'}, {'start': '28071.520', 'end': '28075.600', 'text': 'up some useful materials. The shop had a'}, {'start': '28073.680', 'end': '28077.440', 'text': 'cool and sparse atmosphere with only a'}, {'start': '28075.600', 'end': '28079.120', 'text': 'handful of customers. Most of them were'}, {'start': '28077.440', 'end': '28081.200', 'text': 'captivated by the mid and high-grade'}, {'start': '28079.120', 'end': '28083.760', 'text': 'energy cubes displayed on the counter.'}, {'start': '28081.200', 'end': '28085.680', 'text': 'Heyu, however, paid them no mind,'}, {'start': '28083.760', 'end': '28087.200', 'text': 'focusing instead on the various peculiar'}, {'start': '28085.680', 'end': '28089.520', 'text': 'materials laid out. One of the'}, {'start': '28087.200', 'end': '28091.120', 'text': 'intermediate universal dark energy cube'}, {'start': '28089.520', 'end': '28092.718', 'text': 'recipes he had obtained at the trainer'}, {'start': '28091.120', 'end': '28094.718', 'text': 'school required materials that were hard'}, {'start': '28092.718', 'end': '28096.798', 'text': 'to find on the market. Yet, the shop had'}, {'start': '28094.718', 'end': '28099.200', 'text': 'them. Under the curious gazes of others,'}, {'start': '28096.798', 'end': '28101.840', 'text': 'he purchased a variety of unusual items.'}, {'start': '28099.200', 'end': '28104.080', 'text': 'A hound fong, a mandibuz heart, a shard'}, {'start': '28101.840', 'end': '28106.000', 'text': 'of a water stone, a tuft of pigs crest'}, {'start': '28104.080', 'end': '28108.558', 'text': 'feathers, and a large batch of berries'}, {'start': '28106.000', 'end': '28110.958', 'text': 'and rare medicinal herbs. In the end,'}, {'start': '28108.558', 'end': '28113.040', 'text': 'hey spent 700,000 alliance coins to'}, {'start': '28110.958', 'end': '28114.958', 'text': 'acquire all these materials and left the'}, {'start': '28113.040', 'end': '28116.878', 'text': 'shop with a spring in his step. As'}, {'start': '28114.958', 'end': '28118.878', 'text': 'expected, he attracted attention once'}, {'start': '28116.878', 'end': '28120.638', 'text': 'again, walking leisurely down the black'}, {'start': '28118.878', 'end': '28122.478', 'text': 'market streets. Hey, you could sense a'}, {'start': '28120.638', 'end': '28124.398', 'text': 'few shadows tracking him from behind.'}, {'start': '28122.478', 'end': '28126.638', 'text': 'His understanding of the darkness within'}, {'start': '28124.398', 'end': '28128.160', 'text': 'the black market deepened here. Even the'}, {'start': '28126.638', 'end': '28130.240', 'text': 'slightest display of wealth would draw'}, {'start': '28128.160', 'end': '28132.080', 'text': 'scavengers like hyenas. Seizing an'}, {'start': '28130.240', 'end': '28134.080', 'text': 'opportunity, he slipped into a crowd'}, {'start': '28132.080', 'end': '28136.398', 'text': 'gathered around a shop. When he emerged'}, {'start': '28134.080', 'end': '28138.320', 'text': 'again, his black robe was gone, leaving'}, {'start': '28136.398', 'end': '28140.320', 'text': 'behind only a slender youth wearing a'}, {'start': '28138.320', 'end': '28142.240', 'text': 'mask. Glancing back at the pursuers'}, {'start': '28140.320', 'end': '28144.080', 'text': 'still scanning the crowd, Heyu smirked'}, {'start': '28142.240', 'end': '28146.160', 'text': 'mockingly. After several twists and'}, {'start': '28144.080', 'end': '28148.080', 'text': 'turns, he entered another shop. This one'}, {'start': '28146.160', 'end': '28149.760', 'text': 'specializing in skilled discs. Unlike'}, {'start': '28148.080', 'end': '28151.600', 'text': 'the previous shops, this one was'}, {'start': '28149.760', 'end': '28153.600', 'text': 'bustling with activity. Dozens of'}, {'start': '28151.600', 'end': '28155.920', 'text': 'people, much like Heyou, were there to'}, {'start': '28153.600', 'end': '28157.600', 'text': 'browse and select skill discs. From the'}, {'start': '28155.920', 'end': '28160.080', 'text': 'outside, the scene appeared quite'}, {'start': '28157.600', 'end': '28162.160', 'text': "peculiar. Hey, arrival didn't cause any"}, {'start': '28160.080', 'end': '28164.398', 'text': "stir. The crowd's gazes lingered briefly"}, {'start': '28162.160', 'end': '28166.160', 'text': 'on his mask before shifting away. In the'}, {'start': '28164.398', 'end': '28168.160', 'text': 'black market, there was an unspoken'}, {'start': '28166.160', 'end': '28170.320', 'text': "rule. Staring at someone's face for too"}, {'start': '28168.160', 'end': '28172.558', 'text': 'long was considered a provocation, often'}, {'start': '28170.320', 'end': '28174.320', 'text': 'leading to a violent confrontation. Hey'}, {'start': '28172.558', 'end': '28176.000', 'text': 'began examining the samples displayed in'}, {'start': '28174.320', 'end': '28177.520', 'text': 'the shop. Most of them failed to peique'}, {'start': '28176.000', 'end': '28179.840', 'text': 'his interest due to mismatched'}, {'start': '28177.520', 'end': '28181.600', 'text': 'attributes or being too commonplace. In'}, {'start': '28179.840', 'end': '28183.040', 'text': 'the entire shop, the only items that'}, {'start': '28181.600', 'end': '28185.440', 'text': 'could be considered rare were a skilled'}, {'start': '28183.040', 'end': '28188.160', 'text': 'disc for scald and another for taunt.'}, {'start': '28185.440', 'end': '28189.680', 'text': 'They were priced at 400,000 and 500,000'}, {'start': '28188.160', 'end': '28191.760', 'text': 'respectively. After a brief'}, {'start': '28189.680', 'end': '28194.080', 'text': 'consideration, hey decided to purchase'}, {'start': '28191.760', 'end': '28196.080', 'text': 'both discs. Cradon currently lacked a'}, {'start': '28194.080', 'end': '28198.160', 'text': 'strong special attack move and bubble'}, {'start': '28196.080', 'end': '28200.718', 'text': 'beam was no longer sufficient for it.'}, {'start': '28198.160', 'end': '28202.558', 'text': 'Meanwhile, taunt was intended for Merro'}, {'start': '28200.718', 'end': '28205.120', 'text': 'as a key support move for its prankster'}, {'start': '28202.558', 'end': '28206.878', 'text': 'ability. Taunt was essential. Heyu had'}, {'start': '28205.120', 'end': '28209.200', 'text': 'always despised defensive or stall'}, {'start': '28206.878', 'end': '28211.040', 'text': 'tactics used by certain Pokémon. Though'}, {'start': '28209.200', 'end': '28213.040', 'text': 'of course he had no problem using them'}, {'start': '28211.040', 'end': '28215.280', 'text': 'himself to avoid drawing attention by'}, {'start': '28213.040', 'end': '28217.600', 'text': 'flaunting his wealth. Heyu entered and'}, {'start': '28215.280', 'end': '28219.120', 'text': 'exited the shop twice, changing into two'}, {'start': '28217.600', 'end': '28221.200', 'text': 'different outfits to make the purchases'}, {'start': '28219.120', 'end': '28222.798', 'text': 'separately. Afterward, he visited other'}, {'start': '28221.200', 'end': '28224.718', 'text': 'shops and bought a few intriguing'}, {'start': '28222.798', 'end': '28226.320', 'text': 'trinkets such as a stone with a decayed'}, {'start': '28224.718', 'end': '28227.760', 'text': 'flower growing on it. Even after'}, {'start': '28226.320', 'end': '28230.000', 'text': 'searching the network library of the'}, {'start': '28227.760', 'end': '28231.840', 'text': "Pedleberg gym, hey couldn't find any"}, {'start': '28230.000', 'end': '28233.280', 'text': 'relevant information about it. He could'}, {'start': '28231.840', 'end': '28235.360', 'text': 'only speculate that it might be the'}, {'start': '28233.280', 'end': '28237.120', 'text': 'first hybrid plant species to emerge in'}, {'start': '28235.360', 'end': '28239.520', 'text': 'this world, making it a valuable subject'}, {'start': '28237.120', 'end': '28241.200', 'text': 'for research. After some bargaining, hey'}, {'start': '28239.520', 'end': '28243.760', 'text': 'successfully purchased the stone for'}, {'start': '28241.200', 'end': '28245.760', 'text': '3,000 poke dollars. Finally, at a black'}, {'start': '28243.760', 'end': '28247.360', 'text': 'market base, hey temporarily rented a'}, {'start': '28245.760', 'end': '28249.920', 'text': 'Pokémon skill learning machine to teach'}, {'start': '28247.360', 'end': '28251.600', 'text': 'the two skills to Cra and Merro. His'}, {'start': '28249.920', 'end': '28253.840', 'text': 'funds, which had been close to 3'}, {'start': '28251.600', 'end': '28255.920', 'text': 'million, were now reduced to just over 1'}, {'start': '28253.840', 'end': '28257.920', 'text': 'million. In a matter of 2 hours, he had'}, {'start': '28255.920', 'end': '28259.920', 'text': 'spent over 1 million poke dollars like'}, {'start': '28257.920', 'end': '28261.680', 'text': 'water. For a struggling family, this'}, {'start': '28259.920', 'end': '28263.680', 'text': 'amount of money might seem unattainable'}, {'start': '28261.680', 'end': '28265.520', 'text': 'in a lifetime. But for Heiu, a'}, {'start': '28263.680', 'end': '28267.040', 'text': 'determined Pokemon trainer, it was just'}, {'start': '28265.520', 'end': '28269.280', 'text': 'a small investment on the road to'}, {'start': '28267.040', 'end': '28271.360', 'text': 'success. In an inconspicuous corner of'}, {'start': '28269.280', 'end': '28273.760', 'text': 'the black market, Heyu sold his Mitana'}, {'start': '28271.360', 'end': '28275.600', 'text': 'for a little over 300,000. It was a'}, {'start': '28273.760', 'end': '28277.760', 'text': 'small way to recoup some of his losses.'}, {'start': '28275.600', 'end': '28279.520', 'text': 'Although the Maition was high, it had'}, {'start': '28277.760', 'end': '28281.840', 'text': 'belonged to someone else previously,'}, {'start': '28279.520', 'end': '28283.760', 'text': 'making it difficult to tame, a task only'}, {'start': '28281.840', 'end': '28285.360', 'text': 'professionals could handle. Moreover,'}, {'start': '28283.760', 'end': '28287.280', 'text': 'highlevel Pokémon with set growth'}, {'start': '28285.360', 'end': '28289.280', 'text': 'patterns were generally less desirable,'}, {'start': '28287.280', 'end': '28291.600', 'text': 'which significantly lowered their value.'}, {'start': '28289.280', 'end': '28293.680', 'text': 'In contrast, Pokémon hatchlings or young'}, {'start': '28291.600', 'end': '28295.600', 'text': 'specimens held much higher value. With'}, {'start': '28293.680', 'end': '28297.360', 'text': 'everything settled, Hu left the black'}, {'start': '28295.600', 'end': '28299.040', 'text': 'market, concluding his trip there on a'}, {'start': '28297.360', 'end': '28301.200', 'text': 'satisfying note. Returning to the'}, {'start': '28299.040', 'end': '28302.958', 'text': 'Pokémon Center, he saw Nurse Joy Chun'}, {'start': '28301.200', 'end': '28304.638', 'text': 'still at the reception desk, her gaze'}, {'start': '28302.958', 'end': '28306.638', 'text': 'scanning the hall as if searching for'}, {'start': '28304.638', 'end': '28308.718', 'text': 'someone. When she spotted Heyou, her'}, {'start': '28306.638', 'end': '28310.558', 'text': 'eyes lit up. She gently lifted the hem'}, {'start': '28308.718', 'end': '28312.558', 'text': "of her pristine nurse's uniform and"}, {'start': '28310.558', 'end': '28314.558', 'text': "quickly ran over to him. Hey, you're"}, {'start': '28312.558', 'end': '28316.000', 'text': 'finally back," she exclaimed excitedly.'}, {'start': '28314.558', 'end': '28318.478', 'text': 'Heyu looked at the suddenly approaching'}, {'start': '28316.000', 'end': '28320.080', 'text': 'nurse Joy Chun and asked Sister Chun,'}, {'start': '28318.478', 'end': '28321.920', 'text': '"What\'s the matter? Is there something'}, {'start': '28320.080', 'end': '28324.160', 'text': 'urgent?" Hearing Hiu<unk>s address for'}, {'start': '28321.920', 'end': '28326.080', 'text': 'her, a faint awkwardness flashed across'}, {'start': '28324.160', 'end': '28327.840', 'text': 'Joy Chun<unk>s face as though she still'}, {'start': '28326.080', 'end': '28330.080', 'text': 'held some lingering resentment over his'}, {'start': '28327.840', 'end': '28331.920', 'text': 'earlier rejection. However, she quickly'}, {'start': '28330.080', 'end': '28334.558', 'text': 'composed herself, lightly patting her'}, {'start': '28331.920', 'end': '28335.760', 'text': 'chest as she said warmly, "Hey, I just'}, {'start': '28334.558', 'end': '28337.520', 'text': 'received an urgent message from'}, {'start': '28335.760', 'end': '28338.638', 'text': 'Pedleberg Jim. It seems like they need'}, {'start': '28337.520', 'end': '28340.638', 'text': 'to contact you about something'}, {'start': '28338.638', 'end': '28342.160', 'text': 'important." Heyu\'s heart skipped a beat.'}, {'start': '28340.638', 'end': '28344.000', 'text': 'He reached for his Pokédex from his'}, {'start': '28342.160', 'end': '28345.840', 'text': 'waist and indeed found several missed'}, {'start': '28344.000', 'end': '28347.520', 'text': 'call notifications. He had turned off'}, {'start': '28345.840', 'end': '28349.440', 'text': 'his Pokedex before entering the black'}, {'start': '28347.520', 'end': '28351.600', 'text': 'market. Uggh, how could I forget about'}, {'start': '28349.440', 'end': '28353.360', 'text': 'this? Hey muttered to himself. He'}, {'start': '28351.600', 'end': '28354.878', 'text': 'quickly bid farewell to Joy Chan and'}, {'start': '28353.360', 'end': '28356.398', 'text': 'hurried back to his room. After'}, {'start': '28354.878', 'end': '28358.080', 'text': 'returning to his room, hey you'}, {'start': '28356.398', 'end': '28360.478', 'text': 'immediately locked the door, opened the'}, {'start': '28358.080', 'end': '28362.878', 'text': 'Pokedex, and redialed the video call.'}, {'start': '28360.478', 'end': '28365.200', 'text': 'Beep beep beep. Within a few seconds,'}, {'start': '28362.878', 'end': '28366.718', 'text': 'the call connected and a cute rosy'}, {'start': '28365.200', 'end': '28369.200', 'text': 'little face appeared on the screen.'}, {'start': '28366.718', 'end': '28371.360', 'text': 'Shiao cheered excitedly. Big brother.'}, {'start': '28369.200', 'end': '28373.520', 'text': 'Hey mood instantly lightened and he said'}, {'start': '28371.360', 'end': '28375.200', 'text': 'gently, "Oh, it\'s Xiao Yao. What made'}, {'start': '28373.520', 'end': '28376.798', 'text': 'you think of calling me all of a sudden?'}, {'start': '28375.200', 'end': '28378.478', 'text': 'Are you bored at home again?" On the'}, {'start': '28376.798', 'end': '28380.398', 'text': 'other end of the call, Shiao Yao looked'}, {'start': '28378.478', 'end': '28382.558', 'text': 'at the familiar face on the screen, her'}, {'start': '28380.398', 'end': '28384.798', 'text': 'expression full of delight, her big eyes'}, {'start': '28382.558', 'end': '28386.638', 'text': 'narrowed slightly, her eyebrows arched,'}, {'start': '28384.798', 'end': '28388.958', 'text': 'and the corners of her mouth lifted into'}, {'start': '28386.638', 'end': '28390.558', 'text': "a smile. Not really, big brother. It's"}, {'start': '28388.958', 'end': '28392.080', 'text': 'my dad who wants to talk to you, but'}, {'start': '28390.558', 'end': '28393.840', 'text': "he's still in the middle of a gym"}, {'start': '28392.080', 'end': '28395.840', 'text': 'challenge. There was a hint of complaint'}, {'start': '28393.840', 'end': '28397.760', 'text': 'in Xiao Yao<unk>s tone. She was quite'}, {'start': '28395.840', 'end': '28399.600', 'text': 'displeased with her dad, who was always'}, {'start': '28397.760', 'end': '28401.280', 'text': 'busy with work. To spend more time with'}, {'start': '28399.600', 'end': '28403.360', 'text': 'him, she had even gone to the battle'}, {'start': '28401.280', 'end': '28405.280', 'text': "arena to cheer him on. You're the best,"}, {'start': '28403.360', 'end': '28406.958', 'text': 'big brother. Xiao Yao glanced at the'}, {'start': '28405.280', 'end': '28408.798', 'text': 'star-spotted flower on the bedside'}, {'start': '28406.958', 'end': '28410.478', 'text': 'table, feeling a touch of sweetness in'}, {'start': '28408.798', 'end': '28412.798', 'text': "her heart. Hey, you couldn't help but"}, {'start': '28410.478', 'end': '28414.878', 'text': 'smile and comforted her. Shiao Yao, let'}, {'start': '28412.798', 'end': '28417.120', 'text': 'me tell you, this trip has been so much'}, {'start': '28414.878', 'end': '28418.798', 'text': 'fun. He began recounting his adventures,'}, {'start': '28417.120', 'end': '28421.520', 'text': 'though heavily edited, filled with'}, {'start': '28418.798', 'end': '28423.360', 'text': 'innocence, joy, and sunshine. As for the'}, {'start': '28421.520', 'end': '28425.440', 'text': 'darker parts, like the deadly battles in'}, {'start': '28423.360', 'end': '28427.120', 'text': 'underground caves, clashes with shady'}, {'start': '28425.440', 'end': '28428.878', 'text': 'organizations, and the ruthless'}, {'start': '28427.120', 'end': '28430.718', 'text': 'exploitation of Pokémon for the black'}, {'start': '28428.878', 'end': '28433.280', 'text': 'market, hey, you deliberately left those'}, {'start': '28430.718', 'end': '28435.040', 'text': 'out. Even so, for Shiao Yao, who had'}, {'start': '28433.280', 'end': '28437.040', 'text': 'never ventured far from home, these'}, {'start': '28435.040', 'end': '28439.200', 'text': 'stories were captivating. Her admiration'}, {'start': '28437.040', 'end': '28441.040', 'text': 'for her big brother grew even more.'}, {'start': '28439.200', 'end': '28442.718', 'text': "You're the best, big brother. Just as"}, {'start': '28441.040', 'end': '28444.718', 'text': 'Heyu was beginning to feel parched from'}, {'start': '28442.718', 'end': '28446.080', 'text': 'talking so much. Mr. Chinley<unk>s voice'}, {'start': '28444.718', 'end': '28448.320', 'text': 'finally came through from the other end'}, {'start': '28446.080', 'end': '28449.920', 'text': 'of the call. All right, Xiao Yao, hand'}, {'start': '28448.320', 'end': '28451.120', 'text': 'the Pokedex over to me. I need to'}, {'start': '28449.920', 'end': '28453.200', 'text': 'discuss something important with your'}, {'start': '28451.120', 'end': '28454.558', 'text': 'big brother. Xiao Yao pouted and looked'}, {'start': '28453.200', 'end': '28456.320', 'text': 'at Mr. Chinley with a hint of'}, {'start': '28454.558', 'end': '28458.398', 'text': 'reluctance, but her usual act of'}, {'start': '28456.320', 'end': '28460.398', 'text': "pleading didn't seem to work this time."}, {'start': '28458.398', 'end': '28462.160', 'text': 'Eventually, with a playful expression,'}, {'start': '28460.398', 'end': '28464.160', 'text': 'she handed over the Pokedex to Mr.'}, {'start': '28462.160', 'end': '28466.080', 'text': 'Chinley. Hey, you quickly adjusted his'}, {'start': '28464.160', 'end': '28468.398', 'text': 'expression and greeted respectfully.'}, {'start': '28466.080', 'end': '28470.320', 'text': 'Good afternoon, Mr. Chinley. On the'}, {'start': '28468.398', 'end': '28472.000', 'text': 'other end, Mr. Chinley exchanged a few'}, {'start': '28470.320', 'end': '28474.000', 'text': 'polite words before getting straight to'}, {'start': '28472.000', 'end': '28475.760', 'text': "the point. Hey, you. I've received news"}, {'start': '28474.000', 'end': '28477.040', 'text': 'about you here in Pedleberg City. I'}, {'start': '28475.760', 'end': '28478.958', 'text': "can't believe you've actually become a"}, {'start': '28477.040', 'end': '28480.798', 'text': 'junior Pokémon breeder. It seems you'}, {'start': '28478.958', 'end': '28482.320', 'text': 'truly have a natural talent for this. I'}, {'start': '28480.798', 'end': '28484.160', 'text': 'was right about you from the starter.'}, {'start': '28482.320', 'end': '28486.398', 'text': 'Not some ordinary shrimp in a pond, but'}, {'start': '28484.160', 'end': '28488.478', 'text': 'a dragon with great potential. As time'}, {'start': '28486.398', 'end': '28490.080', 'text': "passed, news of Hiu's achievements had"}, {'start': '28488.478', 'end': '28492.000', 'text': 'naturally spread through the Rust Borro'}, {'start': '28490.080', 'end': '28493.600', 'text': 'City Pokémon Breeders Guild. While'}, {'start': '28492.000', 'end': '28495.200', 'text': 'casual trainers might not pay much'}, {'start': '28493.600', 'end': '28496.958', 'text': 'attention, League officials like Mr.'}, {'start': '28495.200', 'end': '28499.040', 'text': 'Chinley took notice and made a point of'}, {'start': '28496.958', 'end': '28500.958', 'text': "remembering Hey's face. Hearing Mr."}, {'start': '28499.040', 'end': '28502.398', 'text': "Chinley's praise, Heyu felt a bit"}, {'start': '28500.958', 'end': '28504.320', 'text': 'pleased, but maintained a modest'}, {'start': '28502.398', 'end': '28506.478', 'text': 'demeanor on the surface. Oh, not at all,'}, {'start': '28504.320', 'end': '28508.160', 'text': "Mr. Chinley. You're being too kind. If"}, {'start': '28506.478', 'end': '28509.760', 'text': "it weren't for your keen eye recognizing"}, {'start': '28508.160', 'end': '28512.160', 'text': 'my potential, I would have remained'}, {'start': '28509.760', 'end': '28514.320', 'text': 'unnoticed among the crowd. Heyu struck a'}, {'start': '28512.160', 'end': '28516.000', 'text': 'balance between humility and confidence,'}, {'start': '28514.320', 'end': '28518.080', 'text': 'aiming to leave a favorable impression'}, {'start': '28516.000', 'end': '28520.000', 'text': 'on Mr. Chinley. In terms of linguistic'}, {'start': '28518.080', 'end': '28522.240', 'text': 'artistry, Heyu could be considered a'}, {'start': '28520.000', 'end': '28524.000', 'text': 'master. In just a few words, he managed'}, {'start': '28522.240', 'end': '28526.000', 'text': 'to neither belittle himself nor flatter'}, {'start': '28524.000', 'end': '28527.920', 'text': 'excessively while tactfully elevating'}, {'start': '28526.000', 'end': '28529.440', 'text': 'Chinley and putting him in a good mood.'}, {'start': '28527.920', 'end': '28531.600', 'text': 'Chinley found Hei<unk>s insights'}, {'start': '28529.440', 'end': '28533.600', 'text': 'reassuring. After a brief exchange,'}, {'start': '28531.600', 'end': '28535.520', 'text': 'Shinley finally put away his smile and'}, {'start': '28533.600', 'end': '28537.120', 'text': 'spoke seriously. I came this time to'}, {'start': '28535.520', 'end': '28538.638', 'text': 'discuss investment with you. Based on'}, {'start': '28537.120', 'end': '28540.558', 'text': "the evaluation of our dojo's"}, {'start': '28538.638', 'end': '28542.478', 'text': "professionals, we've decided to increase"}, {'start': '28540.558', 'end': '28544.240', 'text': 'our investment in you. The annual'}, {'start': '28542.478', 'end': '28547.280', 'text': 'funding for development will rise from'}, {'start': '28544.240', 'end': '28548.718', 'text': '500,000 to 1.5 million. Additionally,'}, {'start': '28547.280', 'end': '28550.558', 'text': "you'll have the right to choose one"}, {'start': '28548.718', 'end': '28552.478', 'text': 'skilled disc of your preference. Hearing'}, {'start': '28550.558', 'end': '28554.398', 'text': 'this news, a faint smile appeared on'}, {'start': '28552.478', 'end': '28556.320', 'text': 'Hiu<unk>s lips and a gleam of light'}, {'start': '28554.398', 'end': '28558.638', 'text': 'flashed in his eyes. Thank you for your'}, {'start': '28556.320', 'end': '28560.638', 'text': 'trust, Mr. Chinley. Heyu inwardly'}, {'start': '28558.638', 'end': '28562.478', 'text': 'anticipated this outcome. After all, it'}, {'start': '28560.638', 'end': '28564.638', 'text': "wasn't surprising that the Chongwa dojo"}, {'start': '28562.478', 'end': '28566.240', 'text': 'would increase its investment. The Joey'}, {'start': '28564.638', 'end': '28567.920', 'text': "family's substantial investment might"}, {'start': '28566.240', 'end': '28569.760', 'text': 'have set a precedent, but it was also'}, {'start': '28567.920', 'end': '28572.000', 'text': 'largely due to Hei<unk>s outstanding'}, {'start': '28569.760', 'end': '28574.240', 'text': 'talent in nurturing Pokemon. In such a'}, {'start': '28572.000', 'end': '28576.478', 'text': 'situation, how could the Chong Hua dojo,'}, {'start': '28574.240', 'end': '28578.878', 'text': 'an initial investor, remain indifferent?'}, {'start': '28576.478', 'end': '28580.558', 'text': 'After a brief exchange, Hiu bid farewell'}, {'start': '28578.878', 'end': '28582.718', 'text': 'to Mr. Chinley on the other end of the'}, {'start': '28580.558', 'end': '28584.638', 'text': 'phone. Under Xiao<unk>s reluctant gaze,'}, {'start': '28582.718', 'end': '28586.398', 'text': 'he ended the call, collapsed onto his'}, {'start': '28584.638', 'end': '28588.240', 'text': 'bed, and stared at the ceiling. He'}, {'start': '28586.398', 'end': '28589.680', 'text': "sighed inwardly. I didn't think Mr."}, {'start': '28588.240', 'end': '28591.600', 'text': 'Chinley would actually agree to give me'}, {'start': '28589.680', 'end': '28593.520', 'text': 'a rain dance skill disc just because I'}, {'start': '28591.600', 'end': '28595.600', 'text': 'casually mentioned it. Hey muttered to'}, {'start': '28593.520', 'end': '28597.440', 'text': 'himself, the smile on his lips becoming'}, {'start': '28595.600', 'end': '28599.440', 'text': 'harder to suppress. The value of this'}, {'start': '28597.440', 'end': '28601.280', 'text': 'skill disc was extraordinary. Even the'}, {'start': '28599.440', 'end': '28603.440', 'text': "wealthy Joey family hadn't granted him"}, {'start': '28601.280', 'end': '28605.280', 'text': 'such an investment. Among skill discs,'}, {'start': '28603.440', 'end': '28606.878', 'text': 'the most coveted ones included power-'}, {'start': '28605.280', 'end': '28608.638', 'text': 'enhancing moves like swords dance and'}, {'start': '28606.878', 'end': '28610.558', 'text': 'dragon dance. Terrain altering moves'}, {'start': '28608.638', 'end': '28612.160', 'text': 'like grassy terrain and psychic terrain,'}, {'start': '28610.558', 'end': '28614.478', 'text': 'and weather controlling moves like rain'}, {'start': '28612.160', 'end': '28616.240', 'text': 'dance, sunny day, and sandstorm. These'}, {'start': '28614.478', 'end': '28618.160', 'text': 'types of skill discs often fetched'}, {'start': '28616.240', 'end': '28620.240', 'text': 'millions on the black market, sometimes'}, {'start': '28618.160', 'end': '28622.080', 'text': 'even becoming priceless due to scarcity.'}, {'start': '28620.240', 'end': '28623.440', 'text': 'Even with alliance currency in hand,'}, {'start': '28622.080', 'end': '28625.360', 'text': 'acquiring one could be nearly'}, {'start': '28623.440', 'end': '28626.958', 'text': 'impossible. Heyu reflected that his'}, {'start': '28625.360', 'end': '28628.958', 'text': 'relationship with Xiao might have played'}, {'start': '28626.958', 'end': '28631.200', 'text': 'a role in this decision. As expected,'}, {'start': '28628.958', 'end': '28633.360', 'text': 'Mr. Chinley was a doing father. Heyu'}, {'start': '28631.200', 'end': '28634.958', 'text': 'felt a sense of smug satisfaction. After'}, {'start': '28633.360', 'end': '28636.718', 'text': 'getting up, he prepared dinner for his'}, {'start': '28634.958', 'end': '28638.798', 'text': 'Pokémon before heading to the Pokémon'}, {'start': '28636.718', 'end': '28640.638', 'text': 'restaurant himself. Unlike usual, he'}, {'start': '28638.798', 'end': '28642.478', 'text': "didn't opt for the free set menu. While"}, {'start': '28640.638', 'end': '28644.878', 'text': "nutritious, those meals didn't suit the"}, {'start': '28642.478', 'end': '28646.718', 'text': 'celebratory mood he was in. Instead, he'}, {'start': '28644.878', 'end': '28648.638', 'text': 'treated himself to a fish burger, a'}, {'start': '28646.718', 'end': '28650.478', 'text': 'plate of curry meat sauce noodles, and a'}, {'start': '28648.638', 'end': '28652.558', 'text': 'bottle of refreshing soda. Sitting at'}, {'start': '28650.478', 'end': '28654.320', 'text': 'the table, he relished his meal, shaking'}, {'start': '28652.558', 'end': '28656.160', 'text': 'off the mental fatigue from his trip to'}, {'start': '28654.320', 'end': '28658.160', 'text': 'the black market. Of course, this'}, {'start': '28656.160', 'end': '28659.680', 'text': "fatigue wasn't physical, but mental. In"}, {'start': '28658.160', 'end': '28661.200', 'text': 'a place like the black market, his'}, {'start': '28659.680', 'end': '28663.360', 'text': 'nerves had been stretched taut the'}, {'start': '28661.200', 'end': '28665.120', 'text': 'entire time. Hey, you understood all too'}, {'start': '28663.360', 'end': '28666.718', 'text': 'well that whether in training or in'}, {'start': '28665.120', 'end': '28668.878', 'text': 'life, there needed to be a balance'}, {'start': '28666.718', 'end': '28670.798', 'text': 'between tension and relaxation. If you'}, {'start': '28668.878', 'end': '28672.558', 'text': 'stretched yourself too tight, like a bow'}, {'start': '28670.798', 'end': '28674.638', 'text': 'string, you would inevitably snap one'}, {'start': '28672.558', 'end': '28676.718', 'text': 'day. Sure enough, as he enjoyed his'}, {'start': '28674.638', 'end': '28678.398', 'text': 'meal, the Pokedex at his waist suddenly'}, {'start': '28676.718', 'end': '28680.320', 'text': 'chimed. The device had received an'}, {'start': '28678.398', 'end': '28682.240', 'text': 'electronic contract. After a quick'}, {'start': '28680.320', 'end': '28684.478', 'text': 'review and confirming everything was in'}, {'start': '28682.240', 'end': '28686.320', 'text': 'order, Heyu signed without hesitation.'}, {'start': '28684.478', 'end': '28688.478', 'text': 'The next day, the rain dance skill disc'}, {'start': '28686.320', 'end': '28690.638', 'text': 'was delivered to him. Ironclaw Croant,'}, {'start': '28688.478', 'end': '28692.478', 'text': "you're in for a treat. Heyu could hardly"}, {'start': '28690.638', 'end': '28694.320', 'text': "imagine the sheer power of Cradon's"}, {'start': '28692.478', 'end': '28696.478', 'text': 'crabhammer after a single dragon dance'}, {'start': '28694.320', 'end': '28698.320', 'text': 'with the added boost of rain dance. The'}, {'start': '28696.478', 'end': '28700.638', 'text': 'combination of dragon dance, rain'}, {'start': '28698.320', 'end': '28702.558', 'text': 'enhanced damage, adaptability, same type'}, {'start': '28700.638', 'end': '28704.638', 'text': 'attack bonus, and the mystic water item'}, {'start': '28702.558', 'end': '28706.718', 'text': 'would result in a devastating attack. To'}, {'start': '28704.638', 'end': '28708.718', 'text': 'top it off, crabhammer inherently had a'}, {'start': '28706.718', 'end': '28710.360', 'text': 'high critical hit ratio. If it landed as'}, {'start': '28708.718', 'end': '28712.478', 'text': 'a critical hit, the damage would be'}, {'start': '28710.360', 'end': '28714.798', 'text': 'astronomical. Staring at the imposing'}, {'start': '28712.478', 'end': '28716.558', 'text': 'crot, hey was already looking forward to'}, {'start': '28714.798', 'end': '28718.478', 'text': 'the day it would unleash its full'}, {'start': '28716.558', 'end': '28720.558', 'text': 'potential. In the backyard battle arena'}, {'start': '28718.478', 'end': '28722.080', 'text': 'of the Pokémon Center, Heyu was engaged'}, {'start': '28720.558', 'end': '28723.760', 'text': 'in an intense match with another'}, {'start': '28722.080', 'end': '28725.200', 'text': 'trainer. The thrilling battle was'}, {'start': '28723.760', 'end': '28727.120', 'text': 'nearing its conclusion and the'}, {'start': '28725.200', 'end': '28729.360', 'text': 'spectators held their breath eagerly'}, {'start': '28727.120', 'end': '28731.440', 'text': 'awaiting the victor to emerge. Honcrow,'}, {'start': '28729.360', 'end': '28733.120', 'text': 'listen to me. Use wing attack. Hey, you'}, {'start': '28731.440', 'end': '28735.360', 'text': 'commanded firmly with the boost from'}, {'start': '28733.120', 'end': '28737.200', 'text': 'Tailwind. Honchcro displayed incredible'}, {'start': '28735.360', 'end': '28739.040', 'text': 'speed, its dark wings flapping'}, {'start': '28737.200', 'end': '28741.280', 'text': 'powerfully as it dove sharply towards'}, {'start': '28739.040', 'end': '28743.360', 'text': "its opponent. Blazikin, don't fear its"}, {'start': '28741.280', 'end': '28745.280', 'text': 'sky attack, shouted the other trainer,'}, {'start': '28743.360', 'end': '28747.440', 'text': 'dressed in elaborate attire, his voice'}, {'start': '28745.280', 'end': '28749.120', 'text': 'full of passion. Blazikin stomped its'}, {'start': '28747.440', 'end': '28751.200', 'text': 'clawed feet on the ground, leaping'}, {'start': '28749.120', 'end': '28753.040', 'text': 'several meters high into the air. It'}, {'start': '28751.200', 'end': '28755.360', 'text': 'charged straight at Honkrow, unleashing'}, {'start': '28753.040', 'end': '28757.680', 'text': 'a fierce uppercut. Honchcrow, surrounded'}, {'start': '28755.360', 'end': '28759.360', 'text': 'by faint streams of wind, absorbed the'}, {'start': '28757.680', 'end': '28761.440', 'text': 'energy of the tailwind and dove down'}, {'start': '28759.360', 'end': '28763.600', 'text': 'like a shadow with astonishing speed.'}, {'start': '28761.440', 'end': '28765.200', 'text': 'Wing attack and sky uppercut collided in'}, {'start': '28763.600', 'end': '28767.200', 'text': 'midair with a resounding boom that'}, {'start': '28765.200', 'end': '28769.280', 'text': 'echoed across the arena, kicking up a'}, {'start': '28767.200', 'end': '28771.280', 'text': 'cloud of dust. The crowd anxiously'}, {'start': '28769.280', 'end': '28773.280', 'text': 'waited for the dust to settle, eager to'}, {'start': '28771.280', 'end': '28775.040', 'text': 'see the outcome. As the scene cleared,'}, {'start': '28773.280', 'end': '28776.798', 'text': 'Honk Crow was seen flapping its injured'}, {'start': '28775.040', 'end': '28779.520', 'text': 'wings with difficulty, struggling to'}, {'start': '28776.798', 'end': '28781.440', 'text': 'stay airborne. Blazikin, however, lay'}, {'start': '28779.520', 'end': '28783.360', 'text': 'unconscious on the ground, defeated by'}, {'start': '28781.440', 'end': '28785.040', 'text': 'the super effective wing attack. The'}, {'start': '28783.360', 'end': '28787.200', 'text': 'crowd gasped collectively, their'}, {'start': '28785.040', 'end': '28789.360', 'text': 'astonished gazes fixed on Honchcro and'}, {'start': '28787.200', 'end': '28791.200', 'text': 'Heyu, who stood behind it, commanding'}, {'start': '28789.360', 'end': '28793.520', 'text': "with precision. Isn't this the seventh"}, {'start': '28791.200', 'end': '28795.360', 'text': 'battle? A seven- win streak for Honkrow?'}, {'start': '28793.520', 'end': '28797.280', 'text': 'Someone remarked in awe. The exhaustion'}, {'start': '28795.360', 'end': '28799.360', 'text': 'from six consecutive battles had clearly'}, {'start': '28797.280', 'end': '28800.878', 'text': 'taken its toll on Honchro, yet it had'}, {'start': '28799.360', 'end': '28802.320', 'text': 'managed to triumph over a starter'}, {'start': '28800.878', 'end': '28804.558', 'text': 'Pokémon. "Do you think it\'s all thanks'}, {'start': '28802.320', 'end': '28806.798', 'text': 'to Honkrow?" "In my opinion, the trainer'}, {'start': '28804.558', 'end': '28809.040', 'text': 'skill is the real key here. His timing'}, {'start': '28806.798', 'end': '28810.958', 'text': 'and control over the entire battle were'}, {'start': '28809.040', 'end': '28813.120', 'text': 'absolutely flawless, another spectator'}, {'start': '28810.958', 'end': '28814.718', 'text': 'added. The crowd buzzed with animated'}, {'start': '28813.120', 'end': '28816.478', 'text': 'discussions about the stunning battle,'}, {'start': '28814.718', 'end': '28818.398', 'text': "particularly marveling at Honkrow's"}, {'start': '28816.478', 'end': '28820.160', 'text': 'speed after activating Tailwind was'}, {'start': '28818.398', 'end': '28822.240', 'text': 'nearly impossible to counter. Even'}, {'start': '28820.160', 'end': '28823.760', 'text': 'getting close to Honchrow was feudal, as'}, {'start': '28822.240', 'end': '28825.840', 'text': 'its instant protective barrier would'}, {'start': '28823.760', 'end': '28827.680', 'text': 'shatter any hope of victory. The trainer'}, {'start': '28825.840', 'end': '28830.000', 'text': 'with Blazikin reluctantly returned his'}, {'start': '28827.680', 'end': '28831.840', 'text': 'fainted Pokémon to its poke ball, his'}, {'start': '28830.000', 'end': '28833.680', 'text': 'face filled with frustration. He was'}, {'start': '28831.840', 'end': '28835.680', 'text': 'about to approach Heiu for advice, only'}, {'start': '28833.680', 'end': '28837.440', 'text': 'to find that Hiu had already disappeared'}, {'start': '28835.680', 'end': '28838.958', 'text': 'from the battlefield. Heyu had returned'}, {'start': '28837.440', 'end': '28841.040', 'text': "to the Pokémon Center's main hall,"}, {'start': '28838.958', 'end': '28842.958', 'text': "handing Honchro's pokeball to nurse Joy"}, {'start': '28841.040', 'end': '28844.798', 'text': "Chan. Sister Chun, they'll leave it in"}, {'start': '28842.958', 'end': '28846.718', 'text': 'your care. Hey, you said earnestly,'}, {'start': '28844.798', 'end': '28848.878', 'text': 'looking at her familiar face. Hearing'}, {'start': '28846.718', 'end': '28850.958', 'text': 'his voice, Joy Chun immediately set'}, {'start': '28848.878', 'end': '28852.638', 'text': 'aside her current tasks, ignoring the'}, {'start': '28850.958', 'end': '28854.558', 'text': 'Pokémon of other trainers waiting in'}, {'start': '28852.638', 'end': '28857.040', 'text': 'line. She quickly took the Pokeball from'}, {'start': '28854.558', 'end': '28858.958', 'text': 'him, saying, "Don\'t worry. Hey, you'}, {'start': '28857.040', 'end': '28860.558', 'text': 'leave it to me." She gestured to another'}, {'start': '28858.958', 'end': '28861.920', 'text': 'nurse to take over her duties at the'}, {'start': '28860.558', 'end': '28863.920', 'text': 'counter and then hurried into the'}, {'start': '28861.920', 'end': '28865.760', 'text': 'treatment room to examine Honchcro. The'}, {'start': '28863.920', 'end': '28867.760', 'text': 'trainers waiting in line looked at Heyu'}, {'start': '28865.760', 'end': '28869.840', 'text': 'with envy, muttering to themselves,'}, {'start': '28867.760', 'end': '28871.600', 'text': '"Damn it, another privileged kid from'}, {'start': '28869.840', 'end': '28873.120', 'text': 'some powerful family." Heyu<unk>s'}, {'start': '28871.600', 'end': '28874.958', 'text': 'apparent special treatment naturally'}, {'start': '28873.120', 'end': '28876.878', 'text': 'stirred some dissatisfaction. But under'}, {'start': '28874.958', 'end': '28878.958', 'text': 'the unyielding system established by the'}, {'start': '28876.878', 'end': '28880.718', 'text': 'Pokémon League, no one dared to voice'}, {'start': '28878.958', 'end': '28882.558', 'text': 'their objections. As the sound of the'}, {'start': '28880.718', 'end': '28884.320', 'text': 'treatment completion rang out, Hey, you'}, {'start': '28882.558', 'end': '28886.878', 'text': "gracefully took Honkrow's pokeball from"}, {'start': '28884.320', 'end': '28888.558', 'text': "Joy Chun's soft hands. Sister Chun,"}, {'start': '28886.878', 'end': '28890.398', 'text': 'please cancel my room reservation as'}, {'start': '28888.558', 'end': '28892.240', 'text': 'well. He said, "Hey, you suddenly'}, {'start': '28890.398', 'end': '28894.080', 'text': 'blurted out a sentence." And Xiaawi'}, {'start': '28892.240', 'end': '28896.240', 'text': 'Chun<unk>s smile froze instantly as her'}, {'start': '28894.080', 'end': '28898.080', 'text': 'hands began to tremble involuntarily.'}, {'start': '28896.240', 'end': '28900.478', 'text': 'She looked up in disbelief and asked,'}, {'start': '28898.080', 'end': '28902.320', 'text': '"You\'re leaving Kaz City?" Heyu did not'}, {'start': '28900.478', 'end': '28904.320', 'text': 'hide the truth and nodded directly,'}, {'start': '28902.320', 'end': '28905.760', 'text': 'admitting, "I\'ve gained a lot here, but'}, {'start': '28904.320', 'end': '28907.520', 'text': "now it's time to move on to my next"}, {'start': '28905.760', 'end': '28910.080', 'text': "destination. There's no need to stay any"}, {'start': '28907.520', 'end': '28911.680', 'text': 'longer." Xiao Chun bit her thin lips,'}, {'start': '28910.080', 'end': '28913.360', 'text': 'her face filled with reluctance as she'}, {'start': '28911.680', 'end': '28915.120', 'text': 'asked, "Isn\'t there anything here that'}, {'start': '28913.360', 'end': '28916.878', 'text': 'makes you want to stay?" Her words'}, {'start': '28915.120', 'end': '28918.798', 'text': 'seemed to carry a deeper meaning as she'}, {'start': '28916.878', 'end': '28920.478', 'text': 'gazed at Hiu with a sense of longing.'}, {'start': '28918.798', 'end': '28922.000', 'text': 'Over time, their shared discussions'}, {'start': '28920.478', 'end': '28924.240', 'text': 'about cultivation knowledge had brought'}, {'start': '28922.000', 'end': '28925.760', 'text': 'them closer emotionally. Unfortunately,'}, {'start': '28924.240', 'end': '28928.240', 'text': 'Hiu appeared indifferent to such'}, {'start': '28925.760', 'end': '28930.240', 'text': 'sentiments. Xiao Chan had sensed this,'}, {'start': '28928.240', 'end': '28931.840', 'text': 'and though she felt reluctant, she chose'}, {'start': '28930.240', 'end': '28933.520', 'text': 'not to persist. The day of their'}, {'start': '28931.840', 'end': '28934.958', 'text': 'partying finally arrived, and she'}, {'start': '28933.520', 'end': '28937.600', 'text': "couldn't help but feel a tinge of"}, {'start': '28934.958', 'end': '28939.360', 'text': 'sadness. Hi gaze lingered on Xiao Chun'}, {'start': '28937.600', 'end': '28940.798', 'text': 'for a long moment without a word.'}, {'start': '28939.360', 'end': '28942.798', 'text': 'Eventually, she checked him out of the'}, {'start': '28940.798', 'end': '28944.798', 'text': 'Pokémon Center. When she handed back Hi'}, {'start': '28942.798', 'end': '28946.718', 'text': 'Yu<unk>s identity card, Xiao Chun<unk>s'}, {'start': '28944.798', 'end': '28948.878', 'text': 'small hand gripped it tightly, unwilling'}, {'start': '28946.718', 'end': '28950.798', 'text': 'to let go. Lowering her head, she'}, {'start': '28948.878', 'end': '28952.718', 'text': 'murmured softly, "Remember to come back'}, {'start': '28950.798', 'end': '28954.558', 'text': "and see me. I'll be waiting to discuss"}, {'start': '28952.718', 'end': '28955.760', 'text': 'cultivation knowledge with you." Hey'}, {'start': '28954.558', 'end': '28957.760', 'text': 'walked straight out of the Pokémon'}, {'start': '28955.760', 'end': '28959.600', 'text': 'Center, raised his right hand in a wave,'}, {'start': '28957.760', 'end': '28961.600', 'text': 'and disappeared into the crowd. In the'}, {'start': '28959.600', 'end': '28963.680', 'text': 'days that followed, trainers in Can City'}, {'start': '28961.600', 'end': '28965.600', 'text': 'noticed something unusual, Miss Xiao. He'}, {'start': '28963.680', 'end': '28967.360', 'text': 'had taken three consecutive days off.'}, {'start': '28965.600', 'end': '28969.440', 'text': 'For someone as warm and dedicated as'}, {'start': '28967.360', 'end': '28971.600', 'text': 'her, this was almost unheard of. When'}, {'start': '28969.440', 'end': '28973.280', 'text': 'Xiaoi Chun returned to work, her smile'}, {'start': '28971.600', 'end': '28974.878', 'text': 'seemed less radiant, and she would'}, {'start': '28973.280', 'end': '28976.638', 'text': 'occasionally fix her gaze on a signed'}, {'start': '28974.878', 'end': '28978.478', 'text': 'book with an indescribable emotion in'}, {'start': '28976.638', 'end': '28980.160', 'text': 'her eyes. Whenever someone tried to take'}, {'start': '28978.478', 'end': '28982.240', 'text': 'a closer look at the signature, Miss'}, {'start': '28980.160', 'end': '28983.680', 'text': 'Xiao would sternly scold them and drive'}, {'start': '28982.240', 'end': '28985.440', 'text': 'them away. The contents of that'}, {'start': '28983.680', 'end': '28988.080', 'text': 'signature became a hot topic among the'}, {'start': '28985.440', 'end': '28990.080', 'text': 'trainers of Kass City. At night, in Xiai'}, {'start': '28988.080', 'end': '28992.478', 'text': 'Chuns room, where the pink walls exuded'}, {'start': '28990.080', 'end': '28994.478', 'text': 'a girish charm, she lay on her desk,'}, {'start': '28992.478', 'end': '28996.320', 'text': 'quietly staring at the signature. Under'}, {'start': '28994.478', 'end': '28998.718', 'text': 'the glow of the lamp, the signature'}, {'start': '28996.320', 'end': '29001.040', 'text': 'slowly revealed colorful letters forming'}, {'start': '28998.718', 'end': '29003.040', 'text': 'two simple words. Hey you. Meanwhile, in'}, {'start': '29001.040', 'end': '29005.360', 'text': 'a trainer school, an office filled with'}, {'start': '29003.040', 'end': '29007.200', 'text': 'the scent of books, Duan sat silently at'}, {'start': '29005.360', 'end': '29009.200', 'text': 'her desk, her gaze fixed on a message'}, {'start': '29007.200', 'end': '29010.798', 'text': 'displayed on the screen of her Pokedex.'}, {'start': '29009.200', 'end': '29013.200', 'text': 'She seemed lost in thought for a long'}, {'start': '29010.798', 'end': '29015.040', 'text': "time until Grandpa Muo's soft cough"}, {'start': '29013.200', 'end': '29017.040', 'text': 'brought her back to reality. Grandpa'}, {'start': '29015.040', 'end': '29019.120', 'text': 'Muo, her teacher and the former leader'}, {'start': '29017.040', 'end': '29021.680', 'text': 'of the Canaz Gym, knew her character and'}, {'start': '29019.120', 'end': '29023.360', 'text': 'habits well. He asked gently, "Dwan,'}, {'start': '29021.680', 'end': '29025.040', 'text': "what's on your mind today? You seem"}, {'start': '29023.360', 'end': '29027.680', 'text': 'unsettled. Leaning heavily on his'}, {'start': '29025.040', 'end': '29030.240', 'text': 'armchair for support. Grandpa Muo slowly'}, {'start': '29027.680', 'end': '29032.160', 'text': 'made his way to a nearby bookshelf. Duan'}, {'start': '29030.240', 'end': '29034.240', 'text': 'closed her Pokedex and approached him,'}, {'start': '29032.160', 'end': '29036.160', 'text': 'bowing deeply in a formal gesture of'}, {'start': '29034.240', 'end': '29038.080', 'text': 'respect between student and teacher.'}, {'start': '29036.160', 'end': '29040.638', 'text': 'With determination in her voice, she'}, {'start': '29038.080', 'end': '29043.040', 'text': 'said, "Grandpa Muo, I want to become a'}, {'start': '29040.638', 'end': '29044.878', 'text': 'decisive person. Please teach me." Her'}, {'start': '29043.040', 'end': '29046.638', 'text': 'voice was resolute, and her eyes no'}, {'start': '29044.878', 'end': '29048.878', 'text': 'longer held their usual softness and'}, {'start': '29046.638', 'end': '29051.040', 'text': 'elegance. Instead, they shown with'}, {'start': '29048.878', 'end': '29052.798', 'text': 'unwavering determination, as if a switch'}, {'start': '29051.040', 'end': '29055.040', 'text': 'deep within her had been flipped. The'}, {'start': '29052.798', 'end': '29057.200', 'text': 'Karu tunnel connects Can City to Verdant'}, {'start': '29055.040', 'end': '29059.200', 'text': 'Turf Town. However, after the chaos'}, {'start': '29057.200', 'end': '29060.958', 'text': "caused by Team Aqua and Team Magma's"}, {'start': '29059.200', 'end': '29063.040', 'text': 'last confrontation there, the tunnel is'}, {'start': '29060.958', 'end': '29064.798', 'text': 'now under strict official control. Hey,'}, {'start': '29063.040', 'end': '29066.718', 'text': 'you stood before the barricaded road'}, {'start': '29064.798', 'end': '29068.878', 'text': 'surrounded by armed personnel ready for'}, {'start': '29066.718', 'end': '29071.280', 'text': 'action. Beside him were K9 Pokémon such'}, {'start': '29068.878', 'end': '29073.120', 'text': 'as Manectric, Liipup, and Puchina.'}, {'start': '29071.280', 'end': '29075.440', 'text': 'Occasionally, a poised officer Jenny'}, {'start': '29073.120', 'end': '29077.440', 'text': 'would appear, her growli drawing envious'}, {'start': '29075.440', 'end': '29079.200', 'text': 'glances from other officers. It seemed,'}, {'start': '29077.440', 'end': '29080.558', 'text': '"Hey, you had no choice but to take a'}, {'start': '29079.200', 'end': '29082.398', 'text': 'detour through the mountains.'}, {'start': '29080.558', 'end': '29083.920', 'text': 'Dismounting his mountain bike, he folded'}, {'start': '29082.398', 'end': '29085.680', 'text': 'it up and stored it in his spatial'}, {'start': '29083.920', 'end': '29087.360', 'text': 'backpack, gazing helplessly at the'}, {'start': '29085.680', 'end': '29089.440', 'text': 'closed off road. Walking through a'}, {'start': '29087.360', 'end': '29091.200', 'text': 'bamboo grove, Heyu looked northeast'}, {'start': '29089.440', 'end': '29093.440', 'text': 'toward the towering MT chimney that'}, {'start': '29091.200', 'end': '29095.680', 'text': 'pierced the clouds. Not far ahead, just'}, {'start': '29093.440', 'end': '29098.160', 'text': 'beyond the forest, lay Verden Turf Town.'}, {'start': '29095.680', 'end': '29099.840', 'text': 'Northeast of Verden Turf was MT Chimney,'}, {'start': '29098.160', 'end': '29102.000', 'text': 'the most famous mountain in the Hoen'}, {'start': '29099.840', 'end': '29103.920', 'text': 'region. As he approached Verdurf Town,'}, {'start': '29102.000', 'end': '29106.160', 'text': 'Heyu increasingly noticed the refreshing'}, {'start': '29103.920', 'end': '29108.320', 'text': 'scent in the air. Despite being near a'}, {'start': '29106.160', 'end': '29110.638', 'text': 'volcano, there was no trace of volcanic'}, {'start': '29108.320', 'end': '29112.478', 'text': 'ash, likely due to the winds direction,'}, {'start': '29110.638', 'end': '29114.718', 'text': 'which never carried ash into the town.'}, {'start': '29112.478', 'end': '29116.638', 'text': 'Renowned for its pristine air, Verdurf'}, {'start': '29114.718', 'end': '29118.878', 'text': 'had become an ideal retirement haven for'}, {'start': '29116.638', 'end': '29120.558', 'text': 'wealthy individuals and empty nesters,'}, {'start': '29118.878', 'end': '29122.240', 'text': 'as well as a place for convolescence for'}, {'start': '29120.558', 'end': '29124.160', 'text': 'those with frail health. Looking toward'}, {'start': '29122.240', 'end': '29126.638', 'text': 'the town in the distance, Heyu quickened'}, {'start': '29124.160', 'end': '29128.478', 'text': 'his pace. Overhead, a black Merro'}, {'start': '29126.638', 'end': '29130.080', 'text': 'circled, keeping a vigilant eye on the'}, {'start': '29128.478', 'end': '29132.240', 'text': 'surroundings as if guarding him. As'}, {'start': '29130.080', 'end': '29134.000', 'text': 'night fell, Heyu decided not to risk'}, {'start': '29132.240', 'end': '29136.160', 'text': 'traveling further and set up camp on the'}, {'start': '29134.000', 'end': '29138.080', 'text': "forest's edge. He turned to Cradant and"}, {'start': '29136.160', 'end': '29139.760', 'text': 'said, "Take care of my shoes for me,'}, {'start': '29138.080', 'end': '29141.520', 'text': 'will you? Give them a good scrub with'}, {'start': '29139.760', 'end': '29143.600', 'text': 'some bubbles." Then, addressing'}, {'start': '29141.520', 'end': '29145.360', 'text': 'Sharpedo, he added, "Head to the stream'}, {'start': '29143.600', 'end': '29147.280', 'text': 'and catch a couple of fish. Those'}, {'start': '29145.360', 'end': '29149.040', 'text': 'compressed biscuits are awful." Hey, you'}, {'start': '29147.280', 'end': '29150.958', 'text': 'instructed Merro to patrol the area'}, {'start': '29149.040', 'end': '29153.040', 'text': 'while Eevee helped him set up the tent.'}, {'start': '29150.958', 'end': '29154.958', 'text': 'In these mundane tasks, the teamwork'}, {'start': '29153.040', 'end': '29157.040', 'text': 'between him and his Pokémon strengthened'}, {'start': '29154.958', 'end': '29158.878', 'text': 'their bond. All right, here we go. Hey,'}, {'start': '29157.040', 'end': '29160.718', 'text': 'you gathered a bundle of dry twigs and'}, {'start': '29158.878', 'end': '29162.240', 'text': 'leaves, piling them together before'}, {'start': '29160.718', 'end': '29163.760', 'text': 'pulling out flammable wood and a'}, {'start': '29162.240', 'end': '29166.080', 'text': 'disposable fire starter from his'}, {'start': '29163.760', 'end': '29168.320', 'text': 'backpack. As the campfire ignited, its'}, {'start': '29166.080', 'end': '29169.840', 'text': 'warmth quickly spread, a welcome relief'}, {'start': '29168.320', 'end': '29171.920', 'text': 'against the cold night air of the'}, {'start': '29169.840', 'end': '29174.160', 'text': 'forest. Without proper warmth, catching'}, {'start': '29171.920', 'end': '29176.320', 'text': 'a cold was a real risk. Though Hiu had'}, {'start': '29174.160', 'end': '29178.718', 'text': 'endured harsh weather at sea, he had no'}, {'start': '29176.320', 'end': '29180.478', 'text': 'intention of falling ill unnecessarily.'}, {'start': '29178.718', 'end': '29182.478', 'text': 'Sitting by the fire, he curled up to'}, {'start': '29180.478', 'end': '29184.638', 'text': 'stay warm. Eevee mimicked Hey Yes'}, {'start': '29182.478', 'end': '29186.558', 'text': 'posture, inching closer to the fire, but'}, {'start': '29184.638', 'end': '29188.958', 'text': 'its fur accidentally caught a light.'}, {'start': '29186.558', 'end': '29190.558', 'text': 'Eevee Vivv Eevee yelled in panic,'}, {'start': '29188.958', 'end': '29192.320', 'text': 'frantically stomping its soft little'}, {'start': '29190.558', 'end': '29194.718', 'text': 'paws in an attempt to extinguish the'}, {'start': '29192.320', 'end': '29196.558', 'text': 'flames. Cradon, with a slight motion of'}, {'start': '29194.718', 'end': '29198.958', 'text': 'its proud pincers, sprayed a small'}, {'start': '29196.558', 'end': '29200.320', 'text': "splash of water onto Eve's singed paw."}, {'start': '29198.958', 'end': '29202.320', 'text': '"Hey, you couldn\'t help but chuckle at'}, {'start': '29200.320', 'end': '29204.478', 'text': "the sight of Eeve's now exposed pink paw"}, {'start': '29202.320', 'end': '29206.718', 'text': 'pads." "Haha, Eevee, what kind of style'}, {'start': '29204.478', 'end': '29209.040', 'text': 'is this?" "Pretty unique," he teased.'}, {'start': '29206.718', 'end': '29211.280', 'text': 'Eevee, however, looked up at its trainer'}, {'start': '29209.040', 'end': '29212.958', 'text': 'with teary eyes, its pitiful expression,'}, {'start': '29211.280', 'end': '29215.040', 'text': 'making Hey, you feel momentarily'}, {'start': '29212.958', 'end': '29216.638', 'text': "awkward. Don't worry, don't worry."}, {'start': '29215.040', 'end': '29218.878', 'text': "Tomorrow's breakfast will include a"}, {'start': '29216.638', 'end': '29220.878', 'text': 'smooth energy cube to help your fur grow'}, {'start': '29218.878', 'end': '29223.120', 'text': 'back faster. Little Eevee covered her'}, {'start': '29220.878', 'end': '29225.200', 'text': 'eyes with her tiny paws, but her soft'}, {'start': '29223.120', 'end': '29227.600', 'text': 'pink paw pads peeking out made everyone'}, {'start': '29225.200', 'end': '29229.360', 'text': 'chuckle, especially Merro, who let out a'}, {'start': '29227.600', 'end': '29230.798', 'text': 'series of odd cackling laughs from time'}, {'start': '29229.360', 'end': '29232.638', 'text': 'to time. Black Feather turned the'}, {'start': '29230.798', 'end': '29234.558', 'text': 'rotisserie handle of the grill, flipping'}, {'start': '29232.638', 'end': '29236.558', 'text': 'over the freshly caught Sharpedo. The'}, {'start': '29234.558', 'end': '29238.478', 'text': 'sizzling sound of oil instantly caught'}, {'start': '29236.558', 'end': '29240.160', 'text': "Eve's attention. Black Feather took out"}, {'start': '29238.478', 'end': '29242.000', 'text': 'a bag of all-purpose seasoning and'}, {'start': '29240.160', 'end': '29244.000', 'text': 'gently sprinkled a small pinch over the'}, {'start': '29242.000', 'end': '29245.680', 'text': 'fish. The rich aroma of grilled fish'}, {'start': '29244.000', 'end': '29247.440', 'text': 'that followed made him unconsciously'}, {'start': '29245.680', 'end': '29249.440', 'text': 'lick his lips. While savoring the'}, {'start': '29247.440', 'end': '29250.958', 'text': 'delicious grilled fish, Black Feather'}, {'start': '29249.440', 'end': '29253.040', 'text': 'scrolled through the Pokedex, checking'}, {'start': '29250.958', 'end': '29255.360', 'text': 'out city news, regional updates, and'}, {'start': '29253.040', 'end': '29257.360', 'text': 'even global headlines. Oh, no way.'}, {'start': '29255.360', 'end': '29258.798', 'text': 'Lance, the dragon master from the Kanto'}, {'start': '29257.360', 'end': '29260.878', 'text': 'region, has failed the champion'}, {'start': '29258.798', 'end': '29263.120', 'text': 'challenge for the fifth time. He lost to'}, {'start': '29260.878', 'end': '29264.958', 'text': 'Laurelai, the ice type elite four member'}, {'start': '29263.120', 'end': '29266.958', 'text': 'again. Black Feather exclaimed in'}, {'start': '29264.958', 'end': '29268.878', 'text': 'amazement as he read on. The champion'}, {'start': '29266.958', 'end': '29270.878', 'text': 'challenge is the highest level, most'}, {'start': '29268.878', 'end': '29272.878', 'text': 'prestigious official competition in'}, {'start': '29270.878', 'end': '29274.558', 'text': 'Pokemon League history. Successfully'}, {'start': '29272.878', 'end': '29276.558', 'text': 'completing it earns you the title of'}, {'start': '29274.558', 'end': '29278.478', 'text': 'regional champion, a position on par'}, {'start': '29276.558', 'end': '29279.920', 'text': 'with regional leaders. The process is'}, {'start': '29278.478', 'end': '29281.760', 'text': 'straightforward, but incredibly'}, {'start': '29279.920', 'end': '29283.920', 'text': 'difficult. Challengers must defeat the'}, {'start': '29281.760', 'end': '29285.920', 'text': 'six Pokémon of all four elite four'}, {'start': '29283.920', 'end': '29287.760', 'text': 'members consecutively without any breaks'}, {'start': '29285.920', 'end': '29290.080', 'text': 'in between. The difficulty speaks for'}, {'start': '29287.760', 'end': '29291.920', 'text': "itself, and every time Lance's challenge"}, {'start': '29290.080', 'end': '29293.920', 'text': "crumbles at Lauraai's hands. Her"}, {'start': '29291.920', 'end': '29296.080', 'text': 'Cloister, after using shell smash to'}, {'start': '29293.920', 'end': '29298.000', 'text': 'boost its attack, special attack, and'}, {'start': '29296.080', 'end': '29299.920', 'text': 'speed at the cost of defense, pairs this'}, {'start': '29298.000', 'end': '29302.000', 'text': 'with its skill link ability and a focus'}, {'start': '29299.920', 'end': '29304.160', 'text': 'sash item. This allows it to unleash'}, {'start': '29302.000', 'end': '29306.160', 'text': 'relentless five hit icicle spears and'}, {'start': '29304.160', 'end': '29307.920', 'text': 'rock blasts, leaving Lance completely'}, {'start': '29306.160', 'end': '29309.440', 'text': 'overwhelmed. Even in critical moments'}, {'start': '29307.920', 'end': '29311.520', 'text': "when it's on the brink of fainting,"}, {'start': '29309.440', 'end': '29313.600', 'text': 'Cloyster manages to hold on and strike'}, {'start': '29311.520', 'end': '29315.440', 'text': 'back. As night fell, Black Feather'}, {'start': '29313.600', 'end': '29317.280', 'text': 'crawled into his tent, curling up in his'}, {'start': '29315.440', 'end': '29319.200', 'text': 'sleeping bag while replaying champion'}, {'start': '29317.280', 'end': '29321.200', 'text': 'challenge videos on his Pokédex, hoping'}, {'start': '29319.200', 'end': '29322.718', 'text': 'to learn some strategies. Every time he'}, {'start': '29321.200', 'end': '29324.558', 'text': 'saw the humorous comments scrolling'}, {'start': '29322.718', 'end': '29326.798', 'text': "across the screen, he couldn't help but"}, {'start': '29324.558', 'end': '29329.040', 'text': 'laugh. Lol. Lance was still smiling'}, {'start': '29326.798', 'end': '29331.280', 'text': 'after his first loss. By the second, he'}, {'start': '29329.040', 'end': '29333.360', 'text': "wasn't smiling anymore. By the third, he"}, {'start': '29331.280', 'end': '29335.120', 'text': 'just looked dead inside. What dragon'}, {'start': '29333.360', 'end': '29337.360', 'text': "master? He's an embarrassment to the"}, {'start': '29335.120', 'end': '29339.120', 'text': 'Dragon Clan. All his Pokémon are flying'}, {'start': '29337.360', 'end': '29340.878', 'text': 'types anyway. Someone quipped in the'}, {'start': '29339.120', 'end': '29342.638', 'text': 'comments. Black Feather chuckled and'}, {'start': '29340.878', 'end': '29344.478', 'text': 'shook his head. They had a point.'}, {'start': '29342.638', 'end': '29346.320', 'text': 'Ironically, Lance would later serve as'}, {'start': '29344.478', 'end': '29348.320', 'text': 'the acting champion for both the Kanto'}, {'start': '29346.320', 'end': '29350.798', 'text': 'and Jado regions. Black Feather called'}, {'start': '29348.320', 'end': '29352.160', 'text': 'out to the Merro perched outside. Merro,'}, {'start': '29350.798', 'end': '29354.320', 'text': "I'm counting on you to keep watch"}, {'start': '29352.160', 'end': '29356.320', 'text': 'tonight. Merro caught in response,'}, {'start': '29354.320', 'end': '29358.320', 'text': 'clearly in its element. The night was'}, {'start': '29356.320', 'end': '29360.798', 'text': 'its domain, and in this environment,'}, {'start': '29358.320', 'end': '29363.120', 'text': 'Merro could operate with ease. Louis'}, {'start': '29360.798', 'end': '29364.958', 'text': 'town is a lush and vibrant small town.'}, {'start': '29363.120', 'end': '29366.958', 'text': 'Though modest in size, it is home to'}, {'start': '29364.958', 'end': '29368.798', 'text': 'hundreds of thousands of residents. Its'}, {'start': '29366.958', 'end': '29370.718', 'text': 'prosperity comes not only from the fresh'}, {'start': '29368.798', 'end': '29372.478', 'text': 'air and pleasant environment, but also'}, {'start': '29370.718', 'end': '29374.478', 'text': 'from two key attractions, the venue for'}, {'start': '29372.478', 'end': '29376.320', 'text': 'the Grand Festival and the Battle Club.'}, {'start': '29374.478', 'end': '29378.798', 'text': 'Unfortunately, the grand festival is'}, {'start': '29376.320', 'end': '29380.798', 'text': 'still 3 months away, and by then, hey'}, {'start': '29378.798', 'end': '29382.878', 'text': 'may have already left. Hey quickened his'}, {'start': '29380.798', 'end': '29385.120', 'text': 'pace, crossing a plateau filled with the'}, {'start': '29382.878', 'end': '29386.958', 'text': 'scent of grass. Gradually, rows of'}, {'start': '29385.120', 'end': '29388.398', 'text': "houses came into view. At the town's"}, {'start': '29386.958', 'end': '29390.398', 'text': 'entrance, a black-haired boy with'}, {'start': '29388.398', 'end': '29392.638', 'text': 'delicate features stood alongside an'}, {'start': '29390.398', 'end': '29394.558', 'text': 'adorable EV. Heyu immediately spotted'}, {'start': '29392.638', 'end': '29396.558', 'text': 'the Pokémon Center, conveniently located'}, {'start': '29394.558', 'end': '29399.040', 'text': 'near the entrance, seemingly designed as'}, {'start': '29396.558', 'end': '29401.200', 'text': 'a rest stop for passing trainers. Hello,'}, {'start': '29399.040', 'end': '29403.040', 'text': 'welcome to the Pokémon Center. Nurse Joy'}, {'start': '29401.200', 'end': '29405.280', 'text': 'greeted warmly from behind the counter,'}, {'start': '29403.040', 'end': '29407.520', 'text': 'her voice gentle and her smile kind.'}, {'start': '29405.280', 'end': '29409.360', 'text': 'Seeing her familiar face, hey you felt a'}, {'start': '29407.520', 'end': '29411.840', 'text': 'moment of nostalgia before responding,'}, {'start': '29409.360', 'end': '29413.680', 'text': '"Hello, Nurse Joy. I\'d like to check in,'}, {'start': '29411.840', 'end': '29415.280', 'text': 'please." He glanced around and noticed'}, {'start': '29413.680', 'end': '29417.040', 'text': 'that compared to the Pokémon centers in'}, {'start': '29415.280', 'end': '29419.280', 'text': 'the previous two cities, this one was'}, {'start': '29417.040', 'end': '29421.520', 'text': 'rather modest. After all, it was just a'}, {'start': '29419.280', 'end': '29423.520', 'text': 'small town Pokémon Center lacking even a'}, {'start': '29421.520', 'end': '29425.120', 'text': 'battle arena with public facilities that'}, {'start': '29423.520', 'end': '29427.280', 'text': 'seemed quite outdated. This thought'}, {'start': '29425.120', 'end': '29428.878', 'text': "lingered in Ha's mind. After placing his"}, {'start': '29427.280', 'end': '29430.638', 'text': 'luggage in the room, Heyu left the'}, {'start': '29428.878', 'end': '29432.240', 'text': 'Pokemon Center in a hurry, heading'}, {'start': '29430.638', 'end': '29434.478', 'text': 'straight to his destination, the Battle'}, {'start': '29432.240', 'end': '29436.160', 'text': 'Club. In Luin Town, nothing was as'}, {'start': '29434.478', 'end': '29437.600', 'text': 'lively as the Battle Club, which was'}, {'start': '29436.160', 'end': '29439.840', 'text': 'even more crowded than the Pokémon'}, {'start': '29437.600', 'end': '29442.000', 'text': 'Center. Standing at the entrance, Heyu'}, {'start': '29439.840', 'end': '29443.840', 'text': 'read the slogan above the door. Come and'}, {'start': '29442.000', 'end': '29445.920', 'text': 'witness the battles here experienced the'}, {'start': '29443.840', 'end': '29447.920', 'text': 'thrill. Suddenly, the sound of cheers'}, {'start': '29445.920', 'end': '29449.600', 'text': 'erupted from inside the club. Heyu'}, {'start': '29447.920', 'end': '29451.440', 'text': 'pushed the door open, and a wave of'}, {'start': '29449.600', 'end': '29453.360', 'text': 'excitement washed over him. Inside the'}, {'start': '29451.440', 'end': '29455.600', 'text': 'hall, a bustling crowd moved about'}, {'start': '29453.360', 'end': '29457.680', 'text': 'constantly. Merchants enthusiastically'}, {'start': '29455.600', 'end': '29459.600', 'text': 'sold their goods. Spectators gathered in'}, {'start': '29457.680', 'end': '29461.680', 'text': 'their seats and wealthier patrons placed'}, {'start': '29459.600', 'end': '29463.520', 'text': 'bets. While the outside of Luine Town'}, {'start': '29461.680', 'end': '29465.520', 'text': 'seemed tranquil, the interior of the'}, {'start': '29463.520', 'end': '29467.280', 'text': 'club buzzed with energy. Observing the'}, {'start': '29465.520', 'end': '29469.360', 'text': 'scene, hey, you noticed that most of the'}, {'start': '29467.280', 'end': '29471.360', 'text': 'gamblers were older individuals dressed'}, {'start': '29469.360', 'end': '29473.040', 'text': 'in lavish attire. It seemed that these'}, {'start': '29471.360', 'end': '29475.200', 'text': 'affluent residents had chosen to settle'}, {'start': '29473.040', 'end': '29476.798', 'text': 'in town, not only for its serene'}, {'start': '29475.200', 'end': '29478.798', 'text': 'environment, but perhaps also for'}, {'start': '29476.798', 'end': '29480.478', 'text': 'financial motives. Hey found a chair in'}, {'start': '29478.798', 'end': '29482.080', 'text': 'a quiet corner and began flipping'}, {'start': '29480.478', 'end': '29483.840', 'text': 'through information on the orange flower'}, {'start': '29482.080', 'end': '29485.440', 'text': "gym's library. It turned out that the"}, {'start': '29483.840', 'end': '29487.200', 'text': 'battle club was a subsidiary of the'}, {'start': '29485.440', 'end': '29488.958', 'text': 'Battle Frontier, which explained its'}, {'start': '29487.200', 'end': '29491.200', 'text': 'popularity and the capital operating'}, {'start': '29488.958', 'end': '29493.360', 'text': 'behind it. The BattleFrontier, a unique'}, {'start': '29491.200', 'end': '29494.958', 'text': 'facility in the Hoen region, was managed'}, {'start': '29493.360', 'end': '29496.798', 'text': 'by exceptionally skilled frontier'}, {'start': '29494.958', 'end': '29498.718', 'text': 'brains, whose strength rivaled that of'}, {'start': '29496.798', 'end': '29500.638', 'text': "gym leaders. Heyu couldn't help but"}, {'start': '29498.718', 'end': '29502.240', 'text': 'recall what Hashino Yumi had mentioned'}, {'start': '29500.638', 'end': '29504.000', 'text': 'about her family, which had once been'}, {'start': '29502.240', 'end': '29505.760', 'text': 'shareholders of the Battle Frontier.'}, {'start': '29504.000', 'end': '29507.360', 'text': 'Just then, another wave of cheers'}, {'start': '29505.760', 'end': '29509.280', 'text': 'erupted within the battle club. The'}, {'start': '29507.360', 'end': '29511.280', 'text': 'match on the arena had concluded with a'}, {'start': '29509.280', 'end': '29513.280', 'text': "victor emerging. This wasn't merely a"}, {'start': '29511.280', 'end': '29514.878', 'text': 'contest between two trainers, but also a'}, {'start': '29513.280', 'end': '29516.878', 'text': 'clash of interest represented by'}, {'start': '29514.878', 'end': '29518.478', 'text': 'countless betters. While some celebrated'}, {'start': '29516.878', 'end': '29520.638', 'text': 'their winnings, others lamented their'}, {'start': '29518.478', 'end': '29522.638', 'text': 'losses. Kuroha stood up and walked over'}, {'start': '29520.638', 'end': '29524.878', 'text': 'to the registration desk, addressing the'}, {'start': '29522.638', 'end': '29526.000', 'text': "busy looking staff member. Hello, I'd"}, {'start': '29524.878', 'end': '29527.840', 'text': "like to sign up for the beginner's"}, {'start': '29526.000', 'end': '29530.000', 'text': 'arena. Please add my name and the'}, {'start': '29527.840', 'end': '29532.160', 'text': "Pokémon I'll be using to the list. The"}, {'start': '29530.000', 'end': '29534.160', 'text': 'staff member, without even glancing up,'}, {'start': '29532.160', 'end': '29536.160', 'text': 'casually handed over a form and placed'}, {'start': '29534.160', 'end': '29537.760', 'text': 'it on the desk. Kuroha quickly filled'}, {'start': '29536.160', 'end': '29539.200', 'text': "out the Pokémon's name and waited"}, {'start': '29537.760', 'end': '29541.360', 'text': 'quietly for the registration to be'}, {'start': '29539.200', 'end': '29542.958', 'text': 'processed. Before long, his information'}, {'start': '29541.360', 'end': '29544.718', 'text': "was entered into the battle club's"}, {'start': '29542.958', 'end': '29546.638', 'text': 'database, and he was handed a card'}, {'start': '29544.718', 'end': '29548.240', 'text': 'representing his identity. Only then did'}, {'start': '29546.638', 'end': '29550.000', 'text': 'the staff noticed that Kuroha was a'}, {'start': '29548.240', 'end': '29551.680', 'text': 'directline trainer, and their demeanor'}, {'start': '29550.000', 'end': '29553.360', 'text': 'softened slightly as they patiently'}, {'start': '29551.680', 'end': '29554.958', 'text': 'explained, "Please proceed to the'}, {'start': '29553.360', 'end': '29557.280', 'text': 'self-service machine over there to'}, {'start': '29554.958', 'end': '29559.360', 'text': 'submit your battle application." Kohaa'}, {'start': '29557.280', 'end': '29561.360', 'text': 'remained unfazed, accustomed to such'}, {'start': '29559.360', 'end': '29564.160', 'text': 'preferential treatment based on status.'}, {'start': '29561.360', 'end': '29565.760', 'text': 'The battle club operated 247 and was'}, {'start': '29564.160', 'end': '29567.840', 'text': 'divided into three tiers of battle'}, {'start': '29565.760', 'end': '29569.600', 'text': 'arenas, beginner, intermediate, and'}, {'start': '29567.840', 'end': '29571.440', 'text': "advanced. The beginner's arena was"}, {'start': '29569.600', 'end': '29574.000', 'text': 'specifically designed for Pokemon under'}, {'start': '29571.440', 'end': '29576.398', 'text': 'level 20 with a registration fee of 500'}, {'start': '29574.000', 'end': '29578.000', 'text': 'alliance coins. Winning just one match'}, {'start': '29576.398', 'end': '29580.160', 'text': 'not only reimburseed the registration'}, {'start': '29578.000', 'end': '29582.558', 'text': "fee, but also awarded the opponent's fee"}, {'start': '29580.160', 'end': '29584.638', 'text': 'as a prize. With consecutive wins, the'}, {'start': '29582.558', 'end': '29586.320', 'text': 'rewards would continue to accumulate. In'}, {'start': '29584.638', 'end': '29588.240', 'text': 'addition to the registration fees, the'}, {'start': '29586.320', 'end': '29590.398', 'text': 'battle club offered valuable rewards'}, {'start': '29588.240', 'end': '29592.638', 'text': 'such as exclusive potions or specialty'}, {'start': '29590.398', 'end': '29594.798', 'text': 'poke balls. The most coveted prize,'}, {'start': '29592.638', 'end': '29597.040', 'text': 'however, was the ability capsule worth'}, {'start': '29594.798', 'end': '29598.958', 'text': 'millions. To win it, a trainer needed to'}, {'start': '29597.040', 'end': '29600.878', 'text': 'achieve 10 consecutive victories in the'}, {'start': '29598.958', 'end': '29602.718', 'text': "beginner's arena and defeat the final"}, {'start': '29600.878', 'end': '29604.478', 'text': 'defending champion. This capsule,'}, {'start': '29602.718', 'end': '29606.478', 'text': 'rumored to be developed exclusively by'}, {'start': '29604.478', 'end': '29608.558', 'text': 'the Frontier Zone, was unavailable for'}, {'start': '29606.478', 'end': '29610.478', 'text': 'purchase elsewhere. Moreover, the prize'}, {'start': '29608.558', 'end': '29612.398', 'text': 'pool included betting money with each'}, {'start': '29610.478', 'end': '29614.558', 'text': 'consecutive win adding an additional'}, {'start': '29612.398', 'end': '29616.478', 'text': '20,000 alliance coins to the bonus.'}, {'start': '29614.558', 'end': '29618.878', 'text': "Kuroa's eyes sparkled with excitement,"}, {'start': '29616.478', 'end': '29620.478', 'text': 'and he was eager to give it a try. A 500'}, {'start': '29618.878', 'end': '29622.638', 'text': 'coin registration fee for a chance to'}, {'start': '29620.478', 'end': '29624.558', 'text': 'win at least 20,000 coins and a'}, {'start': '29622.638', 'end': '29626.798', 'text': 'collection of valuable prizes after just'}, {'start': '29624.558', 'end': '29628.478', 'text': 'one victory was an enticing prospect.'}, {'start': '29626.798', 'end': '29630.320', 'text': 'This model was precisely what made the'}, {'start': '29628.478', 'end': '29632.478', 'text': 'battle club wildly popular in towns'}, {'start': '29630.320', 'end': '29634.000', 'text': 'across the region. And of course, the'}, {'start': '29632.478', 'end': '29635.840', 'text': 'allure of the million coin ability'}, {'start': '29634.000', 'end': '29637.600', 'text': 'capsule attracted powerful trainers and'}, {'start': '29635.840', 'end': '29639.520', 'text': 'gamblers alike. further fueling the'}, {'start': '29637.600', 'end': '29641.600', 'text': "club's booming success. Instead of"}, {'start': '29639.520', 'end': '29643.520', 'text': 'rushing to register, Kuroha first took a'}, {'start': '29641.600', 'end': '29645.520', 'text': 'stroll around the arenas, carefully'}, {'start': '29643.520', 'end': '29647.120', 'text': 'observing the battles taking place. To'}, {'start': '29645.520', 'end': '29648.638', 'text': 'his surprise, even members of the'}, {'start': '29647.120', 'end': '29650.320', 'text': 'alliance were participating. He'}, {'start': '29648.638', 'end': '29651.760', 'text': 'purchased a ticket and found a seat in'}, {'start': '29650.320', 'end': '29654.000', 'text': 'the audience where the chairs were'}, {'start': '29651.760', 'end': '29655.600', 'text': 'boldly marked with the word Alliance.'}, {'start': '29654.000', 'end': '29657.360', 'text': 'Throughout the battles, the cheers of'}, {'start': '29655.600', 'end': '29659.360', 'text': 'the spectators drowned out the trainers'}, {'start': '29657.360', 'end': '29660.878', 'text': 'commands on the battlefield. Kuroha'}, {'start': '29659.360', 'end': '29662.638', 'text': "couldn't help but admit that this battle"}, {'start': '29660.878', 'end': '29664.638', 'text': 'club had mastered the art of captivating'}, {'start': '29662.638', 'end': '29666.398', 'text': 'its audience. From the thrilling music'}, {'start': '29664.638', 'end': '29667.840', 'text': 'played at critical moments to the unique'}, {'start': '29666.398', 'end': '29669.680', 'text': 'rules of combat distinct from the'}, {'start': '29667.840', 'end': '29671.360', 'text': "allianc's official battles, the club"}, {'start': '29669.680', 'end': '29673.120', 'text': 'even permitted a certain degree of'}, {'start': '29671.360', 'end': '29675.360', 'text': 'violence and bloodshed. Their'}, {'start': '29673.120', 'end': '29677.520', 'text': 'justification was blunt. Battles between'}, {'start': '29675.360', 'end': '29679.600', 'text': "Pokémon aren't child's play. Injuries"}, {'start': '29677.520', 'end': '29681.680', 'text': 'and casualties are part of the reality.'}, {'start': '29679.600', 'end': '29683.760', 'text': 'For the average spectator, this added an'}, {'start': '29681.680', 'end': '29685.360', 'text': 'element of excitement and danger, making'}, {'start': '29683.760', 'end': '29687.120', 'text': 'it a popular choice for entertainment'}, {'start': '29685.360', 'end': '29688.958', 'text': 'after work. With the club operating'}, {'start': '29687.120', 'end': '29691.280', 'text': 'around the clock, ticket sales alone'}, {'start': '29688.958', 'end': '29693.680', 'text': 'ensured they rad in substantial profits.'}, {'start': '29691.280', 'end': '29695.680', 'text': 'Kadora was defeated and Ursaring claimed'}, {'start': '29693.680', 'end': '29697.600', 'text': 'victory. The crowd erupted into cheers'}, {'start': '29695.680', 'end': '29700.000', 'text': "for the massive bear's sixth consecutive"}, {'start': '29697.600', 'end': '29702.000', 'text': 'win. The prize pool had now reached'}, {'start': '29700.000', 'end': '29703.760', 'text': '120,000 alliance coins along with'}, {'start': '29702.000', 'end': '29705.280', 'text': 'special rewards from the club. As the'}, {'start': '29703.760', 'end': '29707.680', 'text': "announcers's voice echoed through the"}, {'start': '29705.280', 'end': '29709.520', 'text': 'arena, waves of applause filled the air'}, {'start': '29707.680', 'end': '29711.200', 'text': 'accompanied by a few groans likely from'}, {'start': '29709.520', 'end': '29712.638', 'text': 'those who had lost their bets, Black'}, {'start': '29711.200', 'end': '29714.160', 'text': 'Feather guest. The battle was'}, {'start': '29712.638', 'end': '29716.160', 'text': 'undoubtedly thrilling. In the'}, {'start': '29714.160', 'end': '29718.160', 'text': 'intermediate arena, most Pokémon were'}, {'start': '29716.160', 'end': '29720.398', 'text': 'above level 30, which matched the level'}, {'start': '29718.160', 'end': '29722.080', 'text': "of Black Feather's Croant and Sharpedo."}, {'start': '29720.398', 'end': '29723.760', 'text': 'This allowed him to keenly sense the'}, {'start': '29722.080', 'end': '29725.760', 'text': "shifts in the battle's momentum."}, {'start': '29723.760', 'end': '29727.440', 'text': 'However, it was also a brutal fight.'}, {'start': '29725.760', 'end': '29729.200', 'text': "Black Feather couldn't help but feel a"}, {'start': '29727.440', 'end': '29731.600', 'text': 'pang of sympathy, especially when'}, {'start': '29729.200', 'end': '29733.120', 'text': 'Ursaring lifted and slammed down Kadora,'}, {'start': '29731.600', 'end': '29735.040', 'text': 'following up with relentless fighting'}, {'start': '29733.120', 'end': '29737.200', 'text': 'type moves. The four times effectiveness'}, {'start': '29735.040', 'end': '29739.120', 'text': "of such attacks was no joke. Kadora's"}, {'start': '29737.200', 'end': '29741.440', 'text': 'steel armor was visibly deformed, a'}, {'start': '29739.120', 'end': '29742.718', 'text': 'clear sign of severe injury. Haha,'}, {'start': '29741.440', 'end': '29745.040', 'text': 'Ursaring is really something. Its'}, {'start': '29742.718', 'end': '29747.440', 'text': 'offensive power is incredible. See,'}, {'start': '29745.040', 'end': '29749.040', 'text': 'offense is the best defense, commented a'}, {'start': '29747.440', 'end': '29750.798', 'text': 'punk-l looking teenager with a mohawk'}, {'start': '29749.040', 'end': '29752.558', 'text': 'sitting next to Black Feather. Unlike'}, {'start': '29750.798', 'end': '29754.478', 'text': 'the other spectators who were mostly'}, {'start': '29752.558', 'end': '29756.638', 'text': 'seated quietly, he crouched with a poke'}, {'start': '29754.478', 'end': '29758.558', 'text': 'ball in hand, exuding a street-wise'}, {'start': '29756.638', 'end': '29760.478', 'text': "vibe. Hearing this, Black Feather's"}, {'start': '29758.558', 'end': '29762.478', 'text': 'interest was peaked, and he replied,'}, {'start': '29760.478', 'end': '29764.478', 'text': '"Offence is important, but you can\'t'}, {'start': '29762.478', 'end': '29766.398', 'text': 'overlook defense either." The punk'}, {'start': '29764.478', 'end': '29768.160', 'text': 'seemed unconvinced and retorted, "What'}, {'start': '29766.398', 'end': '29771.120', 'text': 'do you know? The best defense is a'}, {'start': '29768.160', 'end': '29773.200', 'text': 'strong offens." As he spoke, he stood up'}, {'start': '29771.120', 'end': '29775.440', 'text': 'and waved his pokeball, cheering loudly'}, {'start': '29773.200', 'end': '29777.520', 'text': 'for the ongoing match. Black Feather,'}, {'start': '29775.440', 'end': '29779.200', 'text': 'uninterested in arguing further, got up'}, {'start': '29777.520', 'end': '29781.520', 'text': 'and left the stands to prepare for his'}, {'start': '29779.200', 'end': '29783.120', 'text': 'own battle. The punk, curious, watched'}, {'start': '29781.520', 'end': '29784.878', 'text': "Black Feather's retreating figure before"}, {'start': '29783.120', 'end': '29786.798', 'text': 'deciding to leave the intermediate arena'}, {'start': '29784.878', 'end': '29788.638', 'text': 'as well, following him to the stands of'}, {'start': '29786.798', 'end': '29790.638', 'text': "the Beginner's Battle Arena. The next"}, {'start': '29788.638', 'end': '29792.478', 'text': 'match featured a rookie fighter known as'}, {'start': '29790.638', 'end': '29794.718', 'text': 'Black Sky facing off against a'}, {'start': '29792.478', 'end': '29796.558', 'text': 'competitor nicknamed Dark Wolf. Since'}, {'start': '29794.718', 'end': '29798.558', 'text': 'participants in these battles often came'}, {'start': '29796.558', 'end': '29800.558', 'text': 'from the gray areas of society, real'}, {'start': '29798.558', 'end': '29802.478', 'text': 'names were rarely used and most fighters'}, {'start': '29800.558', 'end': '29804.160', 'text': 'went by aliases. Black Feather found'}, {'start': '29802.478', 'end': '29806.398', 'text': 'this entertaining and had even picked an'}, {'start': '29804.160', 'end': '29807.760', 'text': 'alias for himself. The nicknames often'}, {'start': '29806.398', 'end': '29809.920', 'text': 'reflected the characteristics of the'}, {'start': '29807.760', 'end': '29812.080', 'text': 'trainer Pokémon. For example, Dark Wolf'}, {'start': '29809.920', 'end': '29814.240', 'text': 'signature Pokémon was a Montana. Black'}, {'start': '29812.080', 'end': '29815.840', 'text': 'Feather walked slowly into the dimly lit'}, {'start': '29814.240', 'end': '29817.520', 'text': 'contestant tunnel, greeted by the'}, {'start': '29815.840', 'end': '29819.760', 'text': 'deafening cheers of the crowd and'}, {'start': '29817.520', 'end': '29821.120', 'text': 'electrifying music. The atmosphere alone'}, {'start': '29819.760', 'end': '29823.120', 'text': 'was enough to get the adrenaline'}, {'start': '29821.120', 'end': '29824.958', 'text': 'pumping. Even before the battle began,'}, {'start': '29823.120', 'end': '29826.638', 'text': 'especially in this low tier beginners'}, {'start': '29824.958', 'end': '29827.920', 'text': 'arena. As he glanced at the packed'}, {'start': '29826.638', 'end': '29829.760', 'text': 'stands and thought about the betting'}, {'start': '29827.920', 'end': '29831.120', 'text': 'odds for the match, Black Feather mused'}, {'start': '29829.760', 'end': '29833.040', 'text': 'that no matter the outcome, the'}, {'start': '29831.120', 'end': '29834.638', 'text': 'organizers would always come out ahead.'}, {'start': '29833.040', 'end': '29836.798', 'text': 'Inside the tunnel, Black Feather'}, {'start': '29834.638', 'end': '29838.718', 'text': 'casually grabbed a mask and put it on.'}, {'start': '29836.798', 'end': '29840.718', 'text': 'The battle club seemed unconcerned with'}, {'start': '29838.718', 'end': '29842.478', 'text': 'the true identities of the participants,'}, {'start': '29840.718', 'end': '29844.398', 'text': 'almost as if offering them some level of'}, {'start': '29842.478', 'end': '29846.398', 'text': 'protection. This gave Black Feather an'}, {'start': '29844.398', 'end': '29848.798', 'text': 'odd sense of unease, as though he were'}, {'start': '29846.398', 'end': '29850.798', 'text': 'treading in a morally ambiguous space.'}, {'start': '29848.798', 'end': '29853.040', 'text': 'Silently, he thought to himself, "Place'}, {'start': '29850.798', 'end': '29854.638', 'text': 'all 100,000 alliance coins on me to'}, {'start': '29853.040', 'end': '29856.320', 'text': 'win." Hey, you took out a stack of'}, {'start': '29854.638', 'end': '29857.520', 'text': 'alliance coins and handed it to the'}, {'start': '29856.320', 'end': '29859.280', 'text': 'staff member responsible for'}, {'start': '29857.520', 'end': '29861.120', 'text': 'accompanying the contestants. The club'}, {'start': '29859.280', 'end': '29863.200', 'text': 'had a dedicated betting pool for players'}, {'start': '29861.120', 'end': '29865.920', 'text': 'and Heyu casually glanced at the odds 4'}, {'start': '29863.200', 'end': '29868.160', 'text': 'to1. On stage, a contestant named Evil'}, {'start': '29865.920', 'end': '29869.520', 'text': 'Wolf had already won three matches in a'}, {'start': '29868.160', 'end': '29871.600', 'text': 'row and was quite renowned in the'}, {'start': '29869.520', 'end': '29873.200', 'text': "beginner's arena. While Heyou, as the"}, {'start': '29871.600', 'end': '29874.558', 'text': 'host had mentioned, was an unknown'}, {'start': '29873.200', 'end': '29876.638', 'text': 'rookie. The betting limit for the'}, {'start': '29874.558', 'end': '29878.558', 'text': "beginner's arena was 100,000 alliance"}, {'start': '29876.638', 'end': '29880.558', 'text': 'coins. And hey, you had already maxed it'}, {'start': '29878.558', 'end': '29882.638', 'text': 'out. The staff member was surprised.'}, {'start': '29880.558', 'end': '29884.958', 'text': 'After all, it was rare to see a newcomer'}, {'start': '29882.638', 'end': '29886.240', 'text': 'so confident. However, a trace of doubt'}, {'start': '29884.958', 'end': '29887.840', 'text': 'lingered in their mind. Could this'}, {'start': '29886.240', 'end': '29889.200', 'text': 'person be involved in match fixing?'}, {'start': '29887.840', 'end': '29891.120', 'text': 'There had been past incidents where'}, {'start': '29889.200', 'end': '29893.360', 'text': 'contestants colluded to place bets and'}, {'start': '29891.120', 'end': '29895.600', 'text': 'throw matches only to be exposed by the'}, {'start': '29893.360', 'end': '29897.200', 'text': 'organizers and expelled. Those players'}, {'start': '29895.600', 'end': '29898.718', 'text': 'were never seen again. Hey, you thought'}, {'start': '29897.200', 'end': '29900.478', 'text': 'to himself, "If an expert were to'}, {'start': '29898.718', 'end': '29902.320', 'text': "challenge the beginner's arena and bet"}, {'start': '29900.478', 'end': '29904.638', 'text': 'millions, wouldn\'t they make a fortune?"'}, {'start': '29902.320', 'end': '29906.478', 'text': 'The organizers truly left no room for'}, {'start': '29904.638', 'end': '29908.240', 'text': 'exploitation. As he stepped out of the'}, {'start': '29906.478', 'end': '29909.920', 'text': 'contestant tunnel, the dim lighting'}, {'start': '29908.240', 'end': '29912.000', 'text': 'instantly brightened and a massive'}, {'start': '29909.920', 'end': '29914.000', 'text': 'square arena came into view. The venue'}, {'start': '29912.000', 'end': '29916.478', 'text': 'was quite plain, seemingly designed to'}, {'start': '29914.000', 'end': '29919.040', 'text': 'cut costs with no options for water,'}, {'start': '29916.478', 'end': '29921.360', 'text': 'ice, or grass- themed arenas. The evil'}, {'start': '29919.040', 'end': '29923.120', 'text': 'wolf contestant, who had already secured'}, {'start': '29921.360', 'end': '29925.120', 'text': 'three consecutive victories, appeared'}, {'start': '29923.120', 'end': '29927.120', 'text': 'ready for another match. His Mina is'}, {'start': '29925.120', 'end': '29928.958', 'text': 'still in excellent condition. If he won'}, {'start': '29927.120', 'end': '29931.280', 'text': 'again, his prize money would increase by'}, {'start': '29928.958', 'end': '29933.760', 'text': '20,000 alliance coins, reaching a total'}, {'start': '29931.280', 'end': '29936.080', 'text': 'of 80,000 along with a mysterious high'}, {'start': '29933.760', 'end': '29938.000', 'text': "evil bonus gift. The host's enticing"}, {'start': '29936.080', 'end': '29939.760', 'text': 'voice echoed, prompting another wave of'}, {'start': '29938.000', 'end': '29941.520', 'text': 'cheers from the audience. The machine'}, {'start': '29939.760', 'end': '29943.360', 'text': 'nearby had accumulated a mountain of'}, {'start': '29941.520', 'end': '29945.200', 'text': 'cash, and this blatant display of'}, {'start': '29943.360', 'end': '29946.878', 'text': 'monetary allure greatly fueled the'}, {'start': '29945.200', 'end': '29949.040', 'text': 'contestants competitive spirit while'}, {'start': '29946.878', 'end': '29950.558', 'text': 'drawing in more spectators. Evil Wolf'}, {'start': '29949.040', 'end': '29952.478', 'text': 'had a reputation for injuring his'}, {'start': '29950.558', 'end': '29954.718', 'text': 'opponents in every match, creating a'}, {'start': '29952.478', 'end': '29956.638', 'text': 'spectacle of violent, bloody thrills.'}, {'start': '29954.718', 'end': '29958.240', 'text': 'The higher tier mysterious gifts added'}, {'start': '29956.638', 'end': '29960.478', 'text': 'to the excitement someone had once'}, {'start': '29958.240', 'end': '29962.240', 'text': 'received an evolution stone. To ensure'}, {'start': '29960.478', 'end': '29964.240', 'text': 'fairness, the organizers required'}, {'start': '29962.240', 'end': '29966.160', 'text': 'contestants to open the gift box on the'}, {'start': '29964.240', 'end': '29968.240', 'text': 'spot. And this element of surprise'}, {'start': '29966.160', 'end': '29970.718', 'text': 'always captivated the audience who loved'}, {'start': '29968.240', 'end': '29972.798', 'text': 'the thrill of unboxing the unknown. Evil'}, {'start': '29970.718', 'end': '29975.440', 'text': 'Wolf. Evil Wolf. Tear your enemies'}, {'start': '29972.798', 'end': '29977.360', 'text': 'apart. Go for four wins. Evil Wolf. The'}, {'start': '29975.440', 'end': '29979.920', 'text': "crowd's fervent cheers filled the air as"}, {'start': '29977.360', 'end': '29981.760', 'text': 'a tall, lean man wearing a menacing mask'}, {'start': '29979.920', 'end': '29983.920', 'text': 'slowly walked out, waving to the'}, {'start': '29981.760', 'end': '29986.000', 'text': 'audience and smiling faintly. He seemed'}, {'start': '29983.920', 'end': '29987.920', 'text': 'to revel in the adoration and attention.'}, {'start': '29986.000', 'end': '29989.520', 'text': 'Heyu glanced at the crowd, noting that'}, {'start': '29987.920', 'end': '29991.360', 'text': 'nearly everyone was cheering for his'}, {'start': '29989.520', 'end': '29993.520', 'text': "opponent and couldn't help but feel a"}, {'start': '29991.360', 'end': '29995.840', 'text': 'bit resigned. Next, the host introduced'}, {'start': '29993.520', 'end': '29998.000', 'text': 'the other contestant, Hey Tion, a rookie'}, {'start': '29995.840', 'end': '30000.320', 'text': 'whose chosen Pokémon was a Merro, a'}, {'start': '29998.000', 'end': '30002.000', 'text': 'relatively uncommon choice. This dark'}, {'start': '30000.320', 'end': '30004.080', 'text': 'type showdown left everyone wondering'}, {'start': '30002.000', 'end': '30006.080', 'text': "who would emerge victorious. The host's"}, {'start': '30004.080', 'end': '30007.760', 'text': 'tone turned noticeably colder during Hey'}, {'start': '30006.080', 'end': '30010.000', 'text': 'Yu<unk>s introduction with a hint of'}, {'start': '30007.760', 'end': '30011.840', 'text': 'sarcasm, clearly less enthusiastic'}, {'start': '30010.000', 'end': '30014.080', 'text': 'compared to his earlier presentation of'}, {'start': '30011.840', 'end': '30015.920', 'text': 'Evil Wolf. As expected, the audience'}, {'start': '30014.080', 'end': '30017.920', 'text': 'responded with booze. To stir up'}, {'start': '30015.920', 'end': '30020.080', 'text': 'excitement, the host resorted to mocking'}, {'start': '30017.920', 'end': '30022.160', 'text': 'Heiu, a tactic that left him inwardly'}, {'start': '30020.080', 'end': '30023.840', 'text': 'speechless. Black feathers swirled in'}, {'start': '30022.160', 'end': '30025.840', 'text': 'the darkness of the audience stands when'}, {'start': '30023.840', 'end': '30027.840', 'text': 'Heu suddenly spotted a familiar figure'}, {'start': '30025.840', 'end': '30029.440', 'text': 'among the crowded delinquent boy who had'}, {'start': '30027.840', 'end': '30031.360', 'text': 'been seated next to him earlier at the'}, {'start': '30029.440', 'end': '30032.878', 'text': 'intermediate arena. His striking red'}, {'start': '30031.360', 'end': '30034.638', 'text': 'hair stood out amidst the sea of'}, {'start': '30032.878', 'end': '30036.798', 'text': 'spectators, especially with that'}, {'start': '30034.638', 'end': '30038.478', 'text': 'distinctive mohawk hairstyle, making him'}, {'start': '30036.798', 'end': '30040.558', 'text': 'as conspicuous as a crane among'}, {'start': '30038.478', 'end': '30043.520', 'text': 'chickens. At this moment, the delinquent'}, {'start': '30040.558', 'end': '30045.478', 'text': 'wore a faint smirk, his gaze meeting. A'}, {'start': '30043.520', 'end': '30047.760', 'text': 'rush of familiarity surged within'}, {'start': '30045.478', 'end': '30049.440', 'text': 'Heiuboldness. Madness. Could this be a'}, {'start': '30047.760', 'end': '30051.120', 'text': 'dark type showdown? The delinquent'}, {'start': '30049.440', 'end': '30053.200', 'text': 'tossed the pokeball in his hand into the'}, {'start': '30051.120', 'end': '30055.120', 'text': 'air and caught it deafly, repeating the'}, {'start': '30053.200', 'end': '30057.440', 'text': 'action as his eyes gleamed with interest'}, {'start': '30055.120', 'end': '30059.040', 'text': 'toward Heyu, as if intending to impart'}, {'start': '30057.440', 'end': '30061.120', 'text': 'some kind of lesson. Would the dark'}, {'start': '30059.040', 'end': '30063.200', 'text': 'wolf, undefeated in three consecutive'}, {'start': '30061.120', 'end': '30065.120', 'text': 'battles, defend his streak and secure a'}, {'start': '30063.200', 'end': '30067.280', 'text': 'fourth victory? Or would this dark horse'}, {'start': '30065.120', 'end': '30068.878', 'text': "newcomer stage an upset? The announcer's"}, {'start': '30067.280', 'end': '30070.878', 'text': 'face flushed with excitement as he'}, {'start': '30068.878', 'end': '30072.558', 'text': 'roared passionately, his exaggerated'}, {'start': '30070.878', 'end': '30075.200', 'text': "expressions driving the audience's"}, {'start': '30072.558', 'end': '30077.040', 'text': 'anticipation to a fever pitch. Heyu and'}, {'start': '30075.200', 'end': '30078.718', 'text': 'his opponent rose simultaneously,'}, {'start': '30077.040', 'end': '30080.558', 'text': 'ascending the steps and facing each'}, {'start': '30078.718', 'end': '30083.520', 'text': 'other across the arena. This match was'}, {'start': '30080.558', 'end': '30085.120', 'text': 'an unann battle with a level cap of 20.'}, {'start': '30083.520', 'end': '30087.200', 'text': 'The battle would continue until one'}, {'start': '30085.120', 'end': '30089.280', 'text': 'Pokémon was unable to fight or a trainer'}, {'start': '30087.200', 'end': '30091.280', 'text': 'conceded. At the referee\'s signal, "Hey,'}, {'start': '30089.280', 'end': '30093.360', 'text': 'you swiftly threw a pokeball." A flash'}, {'start': '30091.280', 'end': '30095.440', 'text': 'of white light revealed a merro which'}, {'start': '30093.360', 'end': '30097.120', 'text': 'spread its wings and took to the air'}, {'start': '30095.440', 'end': '30099.120', 'text': 'circling above the arena. On this'}, {'start': '30097.120', 'end': '30101.280', 'text': 'beginner level stage, only Eevee and'}, {'start': '30099.120', 'end': '30103.280', 'text': 'Merro were eligible to participate as'}, {'start': '30101.280', 'end': '30105.440', 'text': 'Cradon and Sharpedo exceeded the level'}, {'start': '30103.280', 'end': '30107.520', 'text': 'limit. Considering that Eevee might feel'}, {'start': '30105.440', 'end': '30108.718', 'text': 'uneasy in such a noisy, crowded'}, {'start': '30107.520', 'end': '30111.440', 'text': 'environment with thousands of'}, {'start': '30108.718', 'end': '30112.958', 'text': 'spectators, Heyu decisively chose Merro.'}, {'start': '30111.440', 'end': '30115.440', 'text': "His opponent's Pokémon turned out to be"}, {'start': '30112.958', 'end': '30117.440', 'text': 'a Matana, a well-known choice. A hint of'}, {'start': '30115.440', 'end': '30118.958', 'text': 'disdain flashed in Hiu<unk>s eyes as he'}, {'start': '30117.440', 'end': '30120.718', 'text': "assessed the mighty Ena's average"}, {'start': '30118.958', 'end': '30122.160', 'text': 'training. Aside from its sharp fangs,'}, {'start': '30120.718', 'end': '30124.638', 'text': 'there seemed to be no noteworthy'}, {'start': '30122.160', 'end': '30126.638', 'text': 'features. As soon as Mino appeared, it'}, {'start': '30124.638', 'end': '30128.320', 'text': 'let out an intimidating howl, bearing'}, {'start': '30126.638', 'end': '30130.398', 'text': 'its teeth with a fierce expression. Its'}, {'start': '30128.320', 'end': '30132.558', 'text': 'intimidate ability in full effect.'}, {'start': '30130.398', 'end': '30134.000', 'text': "Heyu's mind immediately noted this, but"}, {'start': '30132.558', 'end': '30135.600', 'text': 'he knew that such intimidation would'}, {'start': '30134.000', 'end': '30137.920', 'text': 'have little impact on a cunning and'}, {'start': '30135.600', 'end': '30139.360', 'text': 'ruthless crow Pokémon like Merro. After'}, {'start': '30137.920', 'end': '30141.440', 'text': 'enduring the trials of the Verdant'}, {'start': '30139.360', 'end': '30143.520', 'text': "Tunnel, Merro<unk>'s resolve had become"}, {'start': '30141.440', 'end': '30145.440', 'text': 'unshakable. A faint smile played on'}, {'start': '30143.520', 'end': '30147.840', 'text': "Hiu's lips beneath his mask as he"}, {'start': '30145.440', 'end': '30149.440', 'text': 'commanded Merro. Start with Tailwind to'}, {'start': '30147.840', 'end': '30151.040', 'text': 'boost yourself. Though this was'}, {'start': '30149.440', 'end': '30152.798', 'text': "Merro<unk>'s first battle in front of"}, {'start': '30151.040', 'end': '30154.240', 'text': 'such a large audience, the Pokémon'}, {'start': '30152.798', 'end': '30156.240', 'text': "quickly reacted to its trainer's"}, {'start': '30154.240', 'end': '30158.320', 'text': 'instructions. A few wisps of wind'}, {'start': '30156.240', 'end': '30160.398', 'text': 'swirled around its body with one stream'}, {'start': '30158.320', 'end': '30162.398', 'text': "flowing into it, and Merro's speed"}, {'start': '30160.398', 'end': '30164.478', 'text': 'immediately increased. The opposing'}, {'start': '30162.398', 'end': '30166.878', 'text': 'trainer, noticing his prized intimidate'}, {'start': '30164.478', 'end': '30168.398', 'text': 'ability had no effect, grew uneasy.'}, {'start': '30166.878', 'end': '30170.080', 'text': 'After all, his three consecutive'}, {'start': '30168.398', 'end': '30172.398', 'text': 'victories were largely thanks to that'}, {'start': '30170.080', 'end': '30174.478', 'text': 'ability. My Tayana opened its jaws and'}, {'start': '30172.398', 'end': '30176.478', 'text': 'roared again, its sharp fangs, still'}, {'start': '30174.478', 'end': '30178.558', 'text': 'bearing traces of its previous opponent.'}, {'start': '30176.478', 'end': '30180.320', 'text': 'The ear-piercing hell sent dark brown'}, {'start': '30178.558', 'end': '30182.718', 'text': 'sound waves hurtling toward the airborne'}, {'start': '30180.320', 'end': '30185.520', 'text': 'merrow. Hey remained composed and issued'}, {'start': '30182.718', 'end': '30187.680', 'text': 'his next command. Use astonish. The dark'}, {'start': '30185.520', 'end': '30189.120', 'text': 'raven suddenly let out a deafening cry.'}, {'start': '30187.680', 'end': '30190.878', 'text': 'While it lacked the ferocity of the'}, {'start': '30189.120', 'end': '30192.718', 'text': "great wolf dog's roar, the sound"}, {'start': '30190.878', 'end': '30194.558', 'text': 'instantly rippled through the audience,'}, {'start': '30192.718', 'end': '30196.398', 'text': 'causing them to cover their ears. The'}, {'start': '30194.558', 'end': '30198.558', 'text': 'evil wolf competitor felt a surge of'}, {'start': '30196.398', 'end': '30200.160', 'text': 'unease. Although the great wolf dog had'}, {'start': '30198.558', 'end': '30202.240', 'text': 'not sustained serious injuries in the'}, {'start': '30200.160', 'end': '30204.478', 'text': 'previous three matches, its stamina had'}, {'start': '30202.240', 'end': '30206.240', 'text': 'been significantly drained. Now faced'}, {'start': '30204.478', 'end': '30208.320', 'text': 'with the airborne dark raven, the great'}, {'start': '30206.240', 'end': '30210.080', 'text': 'wolf dog had no longrange attack skills'}, {'start': '30208.320', 'end': '30212.080', 'text': 'to rely on, and its most effective'}, {'start': '30210.080', 'end': '30214.240', 'text': 'biting techniques were useless. It could'}, {'start': '30212.080', 'end': '30215.760', 'text': 'only roar loudly once again. Beads of'}, {'start': '30214.240', 'end': '30217.520', 'text': 'sweat formed on the evil wolf'}, {'start': '30215.760', 'end': '30218.878', 'text': "competitor's forehead, clearly showing"}, {'start': '30217.520', 'end': '30221.440', 'text': 'his frustration at the current'}, {'start': '30218.878', 'end': '30223.440', 'text': "situation. However, He's command sparked"}, {'start': '30221.440', 'end': '30226.000', 'text': 'a glimmer of hope in his heart. Dark'}, {'start': '30223.440', 'end': '30227.760', 'text': 'Raven, fly higher and dive to attack.'}, {'start': '30226.000', 'end': '30229.600', 'text': 'His opponent was actually opting for a'}, {'start': '30227.760', 'end': '30231.600', 'text': 'close quarters confrontation. The evil'}, {'start': '30229.600', 'end': '30233.360', 'text': "wolf's heart surged with excitement as"}, {'start': '30231.600', 'end': '30235.120', 'text': 'he immediately commanded the great wolf'}, {'start': '30233.360', 'end': '30237.120', 'text': 'dog to charge forward with its crunch'}, {'start': '30235.120', 'end': '30239.280', 'text': 'attack. Both creatures began gathering'}, {'start': '30237.120', 'end': '30241.600', 'text': 'energy, preparing for a decisive final'}, {'start': '30239.280', 'end': '30243.920', 'text': 'strike. The dark raven swiftly ascended'}, {'start': '30241.600', 'end': '30246.080', 'text': 'to the sky, a few gusts of wind flowing'}, {'start': '30243.920', 'end': '30248.558', 'text': 'into its body, enhancing its power to'}, {'start': '30246.080', 'end': '30249.680', 'text': 'the peak. It then dove down, its shadow'}, {'start': '30248.558', 'end': '30251.680', 'text': 'streaking through the air like'}, {'start': '30249.680', 'end': '30253.600', 'text': "lightning. The great wolf dog's eyes"}, {'start': '30251.680', 'end': '30255.920', 'text': 'burned with determination, and dark'}, {'start': '30253.600', 'end': '30257.440', 'text': 'energy crackled between its sharp fangs.'}, {'start': '30255.920', 'end': '30259.440', 'text': "Yet, the dark raven's figure appeared"}, {'start': '30257.440', 'end': '30261.680', 'text': 'before it with such speed that it had no'}, {'start': '30259.440', 'end': '30263.920', 'text': "time to react. In the great wolf dog's"}, {'start': '30261.680', 'end': '30266.080', 'text': "panicked gaze, the dark raven's wings"}, {'start': '30263.920', 'end': '30268.320', 'text': 'slashed across its body, delivering a'}, {'start': '30266.080', 'end': '30270.000', 'text': 'sharp, searing pain. Stumbling, the'}, {'start': '30268.320', 'end': '30271.840', 'text': 'great wolf dog collapsed to the ground'}, {'start': '30270.000', 'end': '30273.840', 'text': 'with a pained howl before succumbing to'}, {'start': '30271.840', 'end': '30276.320', 'text': 'dizziness. But the assault was far from'}, {'start': '30273.840', 'end': '30278.320', 'text': "over. Under Hiu's cold and ruthless"}, {'start': '30276.320', 'end': '30280.478', 'text': 'command, the dark raven swiftly turned'}, {'start': '30278.320', 'end': '30282.398', 'text': 'back for another wing attack. This was'}, {'start': '30280.478', 'end': '30284.000', 'text': "Hey Yu's battle philosophy. When the"}, {'start': '30282.398', 'end': '30286.080', 'text': 'enemy shows weakness, strike'}, {'start': '30284.000', 'end': '30288.000', 'text': 'relentlessly. The great wolf dog was'}, {'start': '30286.080', 'end': '30290.080', 'text': 'completely knocked unconscious and the'}, {'start': '30288.000', 'end': '30292.398', 'text': 'crowd erupted into thunderous cheers.'}, {'start': '30290.080', 'end': '30294.320', 'text': 'This time in celebration of Hion. The'}, {'start': '30292.398', 'end': '30296.398', 'text': 'masked evil wolf competitor slowly'}, {'start': '30294.320', 'end': '30298.398', 'text': 'raised his arm, recalling the great wolf'}, {'start': '30296.398', 'end': '30300.638', 'text': 'dog into its poke ball, his face filled'}, {'start': '30298.398', 'end': '30302.718', 'text': 'with bitter regret as he left the stage.'}, {'start': '30300.638', 'end': '30304.478', 'text': 'The arena no longer belonged to him.'}, {'start': '30302.718', 'end': '30306.478', 'text': 'Just as the cheers once celebrated his'}, {'start': '30304.478', 'end': '30308.398', 'text': 'victories, they now all belong to Hey'}, {'start': '30306.478', 'end': '30310.638', 'text': 'Tion. Before stepping into the tunnel,'}, {'start': '30308.398', 'end': '30312.240', 'text': 'the evil wolf cast one last longing'}, {'start': '30310.638', 'end': '30314.398', 'text': 'glance at the prize pool filled with'}, {'start': '30312.240', 'end': '30316.320', 'text': 'cash, a paying of regret gripping his'}, {'start': '30314.398', 'end': '30318.398', 'text': 'heart. Had he resisted his greed and'}, {'start': '30316.320', 'end': '30320.638', 'text': 'chosen to stop after three wins, the'}, {'start': '30318.398', 'end': '30322.478', 'text': 'accumulated 60,000 league coins and a'}, {'start': '30320.638', 'end': '30324.558', 'text': 'mysterious reward would have been his.'}, {'start': '30322.478', 'end': '30326.080', 'text': 'But alas, humans are inherently greedy'}, {'start': '30324.558', 'end': '30328.080', 'text': 'once they have something. They always'}, {'start': '30326.080', 'end': '30329.680', 'text': 'want more. The match was over. The'}, {'start': '30328.080', 'end': '30331.520', 'text': "announcer's voice boomed. Let's"}, {'start': '30329.680', 'end': '30333.600', 'text': 'congratulate Hion for defeating his'}, {'start': '30331.520', 'end': '30335.680', 'text': 'opponent and claiming this arena to'}, {'start': '30333.600', 'end': '30337.280', 'text': 'become the new champion. The prize pool'}, {'start': '30335.680', 'end': '30339.680', 'text': 'has now increased by an additional'}, {'start': '30337.280', 'end': '30341.360', 'text': '20,000 league coins. The announcer tried'}, {'start': '30339.680', 'end': '30342.798', 'text': 'to stir Hey Yu<unk>s emotions,'}, {'start': '30341.360', 'end': '30344.398', 'text': 'encouraging him to continue the'}, {'start': '30342.798', 'end': '30346.878', 'text': 'challenge. The crowd joined in with'}, {'start': '30344.398', 'end': '30348.638', 'text': 'their shouts. For Heyou, 20,000 league'}, {'start': '30346.878', 'end': '30350.240', 'text': 'coins might not mean much, but for the'}, {'start': '30348.638', 'end': '30352.000', 'text': 'vast majority of ordinary people who'}, {'start': '30350.240', 'end': '30353.920', 'text': 'neither raised Pokémon nor became'}, {'start': '30352.000', 'end': '30355.920', 'text': 'trainers, it was equivalent to several'}, {'start': '30353.920', 'end': '30358.240', 'text': 'months salary. Their inner greed and'}, {'start': '30355.920', 'end': '30360.958', 'text': 'envy were ignited, urging, "Hey, you to'}, {'start': '30358.240', 'end': '30362.718', 'text': 'keep fighting. Win, win, keep winning."'}, {'start': '30360.958', 'end': '30364.798', 'text': "The audience's chance grew louder and"}, {'start': '30362.718', 'end': '30367.120', 'text': 'louder. As the prize pool continued to'}, {'start': '30364.798', 'end': '30369.040', 'text': 'grow, the spectators eagerly anticipated'}, {'start': '30367.120', 'end': '30370.798', 'text': 'the moment when a competitor would lose,'}, {'start': '30369.040', 'end': '30372.958', 'text': 'leaving with nothing but regret and'}, {'start': '30370.798', 'end': '30374.878', 'text': 'anguish. The ugliness of human nature'}, {'start': '30372.958', 'end': '30377.200', 'text': 'was laid bare in this electrified'}, {'start': '30374.878', 'end': '30379.600', 'text': 'atmosphere. Facing the host, Heyu'}, {'start': '30377.200', 'end': '30381.440', 'text': 'responded without hesitation, "Yes, I'}, {'start': '30379.600', 'end': '30383.120', 'text': 'choose to continue defending the arena."'}, {'start': '30381.440', 'end': '30385.120', 'text': 'His answer hit the mark of the'}, {'start': '30383.120', 'end': '30387.200', 'text': "audience's expectations, immediately"}, {'start': '30385.120', 'end': '30389.200', 'text': 'triggering a wave of enthusiastic cheers'}, {'start': '30387.200', 'end': '30391.360', 'text': 'throughout the venue. Hey, Tien. Hey,'}, {'start': '30389.200', 'end': '30393.760', 'text': 'Tien. Hey, Tien. As the competitor who'}, {'start': '30391.360', 'end': '30395.280', 'text': 'defeated the vicious wolf, Hiu naturally'}, {'start': '30393.760', 'end': '30397.280', 'text': 'inherited all the applause and'}, {'start': '30395.280', 'end': '30399.280', 'text': 'adoration. He gently signaled the dark'}, {'start': '30397.280', 'end': '30400.878', 'text': 'crow to perch on his shoulder and slowly'}, {'start': '30399.280', 'end': '30402.958', 'text': 'stepped off the arena, heading toward'}, {'start': '30400.878', 'end': '30404.798', 'text': 'the contestants passageway. Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '30402.958', 'end': '30406.558', 'text': 'the battle club system had already begun'}, {'start': '30404.798', 'end': '30408.798', 'text': 'matching him with a new opponent. In the'}, {'start': '30406.558', 'end': '30411.680', 'text': 'dimly lit corridor, the dark crow let'}, {'start': '30408.798', 'end': '30413.360', 'text': 'out a raspy caw. Ca. Hiu tenderly'}, {'start': '30411.680', 'end': '30415.440', 'text': "stroked the dark crow's feathers,"}, {'start': '30413.360', 'end': '30417.440', 'text': 'pulling out a small energy cube from his'}, {'start': '30415.440', 'end': '30419.520', 'text': 'sleeve to help it recover its strength.'}, {'start': '30417.440', 'end': '30421.360', 'text': "In truth, the dark crow hadn't exerted"}, {'start': '30419.520', 'end': '30423.520', 'text': 'its full power in the previous battle,'}, {'start': '30421.360', 'end': '30425.440', 'text': 'nor had it sustained any injuries. It'}, {'start': '30423.520', 'end': '30427.360', 'text': 'had only used a few moves, consuming'}, {'start': '30425.440', 'end': '30429.280', 'text': 'some energy, and would recover quickly.'}, {'start': '30427.360', 'end': '30430.878', 'text': 'However, the dark crow now seemed to'}, {'start': '30429.280', 'end': '30432.558', 'text': 'have entered a state of bloodthirsty'}, {'start': '30430.878', 'end': '30435.200', 'text': 'combiveness and innate trait of'}, {'start': '30432.558', 'end': '30436.798', 'text': 'crow-like spirits. Well done, Dark Crow.'}, {'start': '30435.200', 'end': '30438.878', 'text': 'Remember the feeling of using Tailwind'}, {'start': '30436.798', 'end': '30440.798', 'text': 'earlier? Even during battle, maintain'}, {'start': '30438.878', 'end': '30442.398', 'text': "that accelerated state. Once you're"}, {'start': '30440.798', 'end': '30444.558', 'text': 'proficient, aim to support more'}, {'start': '30442.398', 'end': '30446.398', 'text': 'teammates. Heyu encouraged softly,'}, {'start': '30444.558', 'end': '30448.240', 'text': 'tilting his head toward the dark crow.'}, {'start': '30446.398', 'end': '30450.478', 'text': 'While he had placed significant bets and'}, {'start': '30448.240', 'end': '30452.718', 'text': 'crave the rewards, his primary focus was'}, {'start': '30450.478', 'end': '30454.558', 'text': 'honing his spirits combat techniques. As'}, {'start': '30452.718', 'end': '30456.240', 'text': 'for money, earning a little extra on the'}, {'start': '30454.558', 'end': '30458.080', 'text': 'side without disrupting the training was'}, {'start': '30456.240', 'end': '30459.600', 'text': 'simply a bonus. After heading to the'}, {'start': '30458.080', 'end': '30461.680', 'text': "staff's betting counter and collecting"}, {'start': '30459.600', 'end': '30463.760', 'text': 'his quadrupled winnings, an additional'}, {'start': '30461.680', 'end': '30466.000', 'text': '400,000 alliance coins were credited to'}, {'start': '30463.760', 'end': '30468.478', 'text': 'his account. Contestant Haiti, please'}, {'start': '30466.000', 'end': '30470.878', 'text': 'proceed to the arena. Contestant Haiti,'}, {'start': '30468.478', 'end': '30472.638', 'text': 'please proceed to the arena. Before He'}, {'start': '30470.878', 'end': '30474.478', 'text': 'could rest for even a few minutes, the'}, {'start': '30472.638', 'end': '30476.638', 'text': 'next match was already upon him. This'}, {'start': '30474.478', 'end': '30478.718', 'text': 'relentless pace was the allure of arena'}, {'start': '30476.638', 'end': '30480.718', 'text': 'battles. Consecutive fights pushed'}, {'start': '30478.718', 'end': '30482.878', 'text': 'spirits to their limits, unlocking their'}, {'start': '30480.718', 'end': '30484.718', 'text': 'potential, exactly what Hiu sought. He'}, {'start': '30482.878', 'end': '30486.798', 'text': 'glanced at the battle ready Dark Crow,'}, {'start': '30484.718', 'end': '30488.478', 'text': 'dawned his mask once more, and stroed'}, {'start': '30486.798', 'end': '30489.840', 'text': 'confidently out of the passageway.'}, {'start': '30488.478', 'end': '30491.520', 'text': 'Taking a quick glance at the betting'}, {'start': '30489.840', 'end': '30493.360', 'text': 'odds, he noticed they had returned to'}, {'start': '30491.520', 'end': '30495.120', 'text': 'normal. Hey decided against placing'}, {'start': '30493.360', 'end': '30496.718', 'text': 'another bet. His performance in the'}, {'start': '30495.120', 'end': '30498.478', 'text': 'previous fight had already demonstrated'}, {'start': '30496.718', 'end': '30500.000', 'text': 'his impressive strength and it was no'}, {'start': '30498.478', 'end': '30501.760', 'text': 'surprise the club adjusted the odds'}, {'start': '30500.000', 'end': '30503.840', 'text': "accordingly. On the beginner's arena"}, {'start': '30501.760', 'end': '30505.840', 'text': 'stage highest prowess was already top'}, {'start': '30503.840', 'end': '30507.280', 'text': 'tier. His opponent for the second match'}, {'start': '30505.840', 'end': '30509.040', 'text': "didn't seem to hail from the Hoen"}, {'start': '30507.280', 'end': '30511.040', 'text': 'region. Their accent resembled that of'}, {'start': '30509.040', 'end': '30513.280', 'text': 'someone from the SO region. Their spirit'}, {'start': '30511.040', 'end': '30515.280', 'text': 'was also a SO native via Stavia. The'}, {'start': '30513.280', 'end': '30517.440', 'text': 'battle quickly escalated into an aerial'}, {'start': '30515.280', 'end': '30519.280', 'text': 'chase with the dark crow and Stavia'}, {'start': '30517.440', 'end': '30521.120', 'text': 'darting through the air like streaks of'}, {'start': '30519.280', 'end': '30523.520', 'text': "lightning, captivating the audience's"}, {'start': '30521.120', 'end': '30525.760', 'text': 'full attention. In the sky, two figures,'}, {'start': '30523.520', 'end': '30527.760', 'text': 'one black, one gray relentlessly pursued'}, {'start': '30525.760', 'end': '30529.760', 'text': 'each other, but the dark crow bolstered'}, {'start': '30527.760', 'end': '30532.000', 'text': 'by Tailwind, maintained the upper hand'}, {'start': '30529.760', 'end': '30533.760', 'text': "throughout. Heyu, of course, wasn't"}, {'start': '30532.000', 'end': '30536.080', 'text': 'about to give his opponent any chance to'}, {'start': '30533.760', 'end': '30538.398', 'text': 'recover. Dark crow pursuit. The dark'}, {'start': '30536.080', 'end': '30540.080', 'text': 'crow swiftly appeared beside the Stavia,'}, {'start': '30538.398', 'end': '30541.920', 'text': 'raising a wing and striking down'}, {'start': '30540.080', 'end': '30544.080', 'text': 'fiercely with the added power of its'}, {'start': '30541.920', 'end': '30546.080', 'text': 'dark type move and superior base stats.'}, {'start': '30544.080', 'end': '30548.398', 'text': 'The attack packed a significant punch.'}, {'start': '30546.080', 'end': '30550.160', 'text': 'The Stavia was slammed down violently,'}, {'start': '30548.398', 'end': '30552.160', 'text': 'plummeting to the arena floor and'}, {'start': '30550.160', 'end': '30553.760', 'text': 'kicking up a thick cloud of smoke.'}, {'start': '30552.160', 'end': '30555.360', 'text': 'Highest voice turned cold as he'}, {'start': '30553.760', 'end': '30557.040', 'text': "commanded. Don't let it recover you"}, {'start': '30555.360', 'end': '30558.638', 'text': 'swinging attack. The dark crow'}, {'start': '30557.040', 'end': '30560.558', 'text': "faithfully adhered to its trainer's"}, {'start': '30558.638', 'end': '30562.638', 'text': 'teachings. Sees the advantage when the'}, {'start': '30560.558', 'end': '30564.958', 'text': 'enemy shows weakness, leaving no room'}, {'start': '30562.638', 'end': '30567.040', 'text': 'for recovery. As the milky white energy'}, {'start': '30564.958', 'end': '30569.120', 'text': 'swept across the ground like a tide, the'}, {'start': '30567.040', 'end': '30571.280', 'text': 'faint breeze around the dark crow seemed'}, {'start': '30569.120', 'end': '30573.200', 'text': 'to receive some kind of command, quickly'}, {'start': '30571.280', 'end': '30575.440', 'text': 'dispersing the thick smoke. At that'}, {'start': '30573.200', 'end': '30577.520', 'text': 'moment, the unconscious straavia lay on'}, {'start': '30575.440', 'end': '30579.600', 'text': 'the platform in a twisted position. Its'}, {'start': '30577.520', 'end': '30582.080', 'text': 'once gleaming feathers now dull and'}, {'start': '30579.600', 'end': '30584.080', 'text': 'lifeless. Wounds on its body oozed fresh'}, {'start': '30582.080', 'end': '30585.920', 'text': 'blood, staining the platform a dark'}, {'start': '30584.080', 'end': '30588.000', 'text': 'crimson. Scattered feathers around the'}, {'start': '30585.920', 'end': '30590.240', 'text': 'area served as silent witnesses to the'}, {'start': '30588.000', 'end': '30591.760', 'text': 'severe damage the Straavia had endured.'}, {'start': '30590.240', 'end': '30593.680', 'text': 'Despite the brutal scene, the'}, {'start': '30591.760', 'end': '30595.440', 'text': 'surrounding audience showed no pity.'}, {'start': '30593.680', 'end': '30597.200', 'text': 'Instead, their eyes gleamed with'}, {'start': '30595.440', 'end': '30598.878', 'text': 'excitement and fervor. This was'}, {'start': '30597.200', 'end': '30600.878', 'text': 'precisely the kind of intense battle'}, {'start': '30598.878', 'end': '30603.040', 'text': 'they craved, bloody, violent, and'}, {'start': '30600.878', 'end': '30605.040', 'text': "exhilarating. The host's enthusiastic"}, {'start': '30603.040', 'end': '30607.120', 'text': 'voice soon rang out, announcing that the'}, {'start': '30605.040', 'end': '30609.200', 'text': 'contestant, Hion, had secured a second'}, {'start': '30607.120', 'end': '30611.280', 'text': 'consecutive victory. The prize money had'}, {'start': '30609.200', 'end': '30613.680', 'text': 'accumulated to an astonishing 40,000'}, {'start': '30611.280', 'end': '30615.920', 'text': 'yuan. with an even more precious mystery'}, {'start': '30613.680', 'end': '30618.000', 'text': 'gift awaiting him. A thick stack of cash'}, {'start': '30615.920', 'end': '30619.360', 'text': 'was added to the prize pool, creating a'}, {'start': '30618.000', 'end': '30621.600', 'text': 'visually striking display that'}, {'start': '30619.360', 'end': '30623.520', 'text': 'electrified the audience. Cheers erupted'}, {'start': '30621.600', 'end': '30625.200', 'text': 'from the crowd, their faces flushed with'}, {'start': '30623.520', 'end': '30627.440', 'text': 'excitement as they waved banners and'}, {'start': '30625.200', 'end': '30629.680', 'text': 'chanted slogans, creating a lively,'}, {'start': '30627.440', 'end': '30631.760', 'text': 'chaotic atmosphere. "Call!" The Dark'}, {'start': '30629.680', 'end': '30634.080', 'text': "Crow perched on Hiu's shoulder, letting"}, {'start': '30631.760', 'end': '30635.680', 'text': 'out a cheerful cry. "Well done, Dark'}, {'start': '30634.080', 'end': '30637.600', 'text': "Crow, but don't underestimate your"}, {'start': '30635.680', 'end': '30639.920', 'text': 'opponents. The battles ahead will only'}, {'start': '30637.600', 'end': '30641.680', 'text': 'get tougher," Hey said softly. He'}, {'start': '30639.920', 'end': '30643.520', 'text': 'glanced up at the host and decided to'}, {'start': '30641.680', 'end': '30645.360', 'text': 'continue competing. Holding the platform'}, {'start': '30643.520', 'end': '30647.520', 'text': 'and achieving 10 consecutive victories'}, {'start': '30645.360', 'end': '30649.280', 'text': 'was no easy feat. Moreover, obtaining'}, {'start': '30647.520', 'end': '30651.040', 'text': 'the coveted ability capsule would be'}, {'start': '30649.280', 'end': '30653.040', 'text': 'even more challenging. After 10'}, {'start': '30651.040', 'end': '30654.878', 'text': 'consecutive wins, a platform showdown'}, {'start': '30653.040', 'end': '30656.240', 'text': 'would begin. And only by winning that'}, {'start': '30654.878', 'end': '30658.000', 'text': 'battle could HeyU claim the'}, {'start': '30656.240', 'end': '30660.240', 'text': 'million-dollar ability capsule. As'}, {'start': '30658.000', 'end': '30662.080', 'text': 'expected, with each passing battle, the'}, {'start': '30660.240', 'end': '30663.600', 'text': 'opponents grew stronger, and the Dark'}, {'start': '30662.080', 'end': '30665.600', 'text': 'Crows fights became increasingly'}, {'start': '30663.600', 'end': '30667.760', 'text': "grueling. Heyu's winning streak quickly"}, {'start': '30665.600', 'end': '30669.760', 'text': 'reached nine. By this point, the Dark'}, {'start': '30667.760', 'end': '30671.680', 'text': 'Crow bore several wounds, its once'}, {'start': '30669.760', 'end': '30673.440', 'text': 'pristine feathers now matted with damp'}, {'start': '30671.680', 'end': '30675.600', 'text': 'blood. The tournament rules forbade'}, {'start': '30673.440', 'end': '30678.080', 'text': 'healing or restoring the Pokemon stamina'}, {'start': '30675.600', 'end': '30680.318', 'text': "between matches. Meanwhile, Heyu's prize"}, {'start': '30678.080', 'end': '30682.478', 'text': 'money had accumulated to 180,000'}, {'start': '30680.318', 'end': '30684.638', 'text': 'alliance coins. Few, just one more'}, {'start': '30682.478', 'end': '30686.478', 'text': 'victory. Heyu thought, allowing himself'}, {'start': '30684.638', 'end': '30688.558', 'text': 'a moment to breathe. If he could secure'}, {'start': '30686.478', 'end': '30690.478', 'text': 'the 10th win, he could temporarily pause'}, {'start': '30688.558', 'end': '30692.398', 'text': 'the competition, sparing the dark crow'}, {'start': '30690.478', 'end': '30694.000', 'text': 'from facing the platform showdown in its'}, {'start': '30692.398', 'end': '30696.080', 'text': 'current state. But the 10th match would'}, {'start': '30694.000', 'end': '30698.000', 'text': 'be no less arduous. His opponent was'}, {'start': '30696.080', 'end': '30699.920', 'text': 'also a formidable competitor, boasting'}, {'start': '30698.000', 'end': '30701.680', 'text': 'an eight match winning streak. Their'}, {'start': '30699.920', 'end': '30703.280', 'text': 'Pokemon, a Cizizer from the Kanto'}, {'start': '30701.680', 'end': '30705.280', 'text': 'region, was at the upper limit of the'}, {'start': '30703.280', 'end': '30707.040', 'text': "beginner platform's level 20 cap. While"}, {'start': '30705.280', 'end': '30708.958', 'text': 'the opposing Cizer had expended some'}, {'start': '30707.040', 'end': '30711.360', 'text': 'stamina, it bore only a single leg'}, {'start': '30708.958', 'end': '30713.280', 'text': 'wound. In contrast, the Dark Crow was'}, {'start': '30711.360', 'end': '30714.878', 'text': 'covered in scratches and abrasions.'}, {'start': '30713.280', 'end': '30717.280', 'text': 'After spraying a healing mist on the'}, {'start': '30714.878', 'end': '30719.200', 'text': 'Dark Crows injuries, Heyu asked softly,'}, {'start': '30717.280', 'end': '30721.040', 'text': '"How are you feeling, Dark Crow?"'}, {'start': '30719.200', 'end': '30723.040', 'text': "Confident. The tournament's matchmaking"}, {'start': '30721.040', 'end': '30724.718', 'text': 'system, controlled by the organizers,'}, {'start': '30723.040', 'end': '30726.638', 'text': 'often paired contestants with strong'}, {'start': '30724.718', 'end': '30728.318', 'text': 'opponents. It was no surprise that the'}, {'start': '30726.638', 'end': '30730.638', 'text': 'opposing sizer had likely evolved'}, {'start': '30728.318', 'end': '30732.478', 'text': 'prematurely using a metal coat, trading'}, {'start': '30730.638', 'end': '30734.318', 'text': 'long-term growth potential for immediate'}, {'start': '30732.478', 'end': '30736.080', 'text': 'power. On the other hand, if the'}, {'start': '30734.318', 'end': '30737.680', 'text': "organizers hadn't attempted to block him"}, {'start': '30736.080', 'end': '30739.440', 'text': 'at this stage, hey, you would have been'}, {'start': '30737.680', 'end': '30740.240', 'text': 'suspicious. He might have assumed they'}, {'start': '30739.440', 'end': '30742.160', 'text': 'were planning something more'}, {'start': '30740.240', 'end': '30744.398', 'text': "underhanded. After all, he wasn't"}, {'start': '30742.160', 'end': '30746.398', 'text': 'concerned about the 200,000 prize pool.'}, {'start': '30744.398', 'end': '30748.798', 'text': 'His sole focus was the ultimate mystery'}, {'start': '30746.398', 'end': '30750.558', 'text': 'gift awarded after 10 consecutive wins.'}, {'start': '30748.798', 'end': '30752.240', 'text': "During a brief rest earlier, he'd"}, {'start': '30750.558', 'end': '30754.478', 'text': 'researched the treasures claimed by past'}, {'start': '30752.240', 'end': '30756.718', 'text': 'Tenwin champions. Most of them included'}, {'start': '30754.478', 'end': '30758.318', 'text': 'rare Pokemon items, evolution stones,'}, {'start': '30756.718', 'end': '30760.240', 'text': 'and other valuables worth tens of'}, {'start': '30758.318', 'end': '30762.318', 'text': 'thousands of alliance coins. Not to'}, {'start': '30760.240', 'end': '30763.920', 'text': 'mention, achieving 10 wins granted the'}, {'start': '30762.318', 'end': '30765.520', 'text': 'right to participate in the platform'}, {'start': '30763.920', 'end': '30767.760', 'text': 'showdown where the victorious would'}, {'start': '30765.520', 'end': '30769.840', 'text': 'claim the legendary ability Capsulia.'}, {'start': '30767.760', 'end': '30771.360', 'text': 'True treasure of immeasurable value. I'}, {'start': '30769.840', 'end': '30773.280', 'text': "don't mind if you come at me openly, no"}, {'start': '30771.360', 'end': '30775.120', 'text': 'matter how strong your hand appears.'}, {'start': '30773.280', 'end': '30777.120', 'text': 'What I fear are the hidden tricks. A'}, {'start': '30775.120', 'end': '30779.280', 'text': 'visible sword is easier to dodge than an'}, {'start': '30777.120', 'end': '30780.718', 'text': 'arrow in the dark. Hey, you mused. Hey,'}, {'start': '30779.280', 'end': '30782.798', 'text': 'you inquired about the betting odds for'}, {'start': '30780.718', 'end': '30784.798', 'text': 'this match. Whether motivated by profit'}, {'start': '30782.798', 'end': '30786.798', 'text': 'or some other reason, the organizers had'}, {'start': '30784.798', 'end': '30788.718', 'text': 'significantly expanded the betting pool,'}, {'start': '30786.798', 'end': '30791.040', 'text': 'allowing contestants to wager up to'}, {'start': '30788.718', 'end': '30793.040', 'text': '500,000 alliance coins. A thought'}, {'start': '30791.040', 'end': '30795.120', 'text': "crossed Hiu's mind, and he decided to"}, {'start': '30793.040', 'end': '30796.958', 'text': 'bet the maximum amount of 500,000'}, {'start': '30795.120', 'end': '30799.120', 'text': "alliance coins. Dark Crow's eyes"}, {'start': '30796.958', 'end': '30801.200', 'text': 'narrowed slightly, a cool sensation on'}, {'start': '30799.120', 'end': '30803.520', 'text': 'its wound, bringing a hint of pain. At'}, {'start': '30801.200', 'end': '30805.440', 'text': 'the same time, its sharp crimson gaze'}, {'start': '30803.520', 'end': '30807.280', 'text': 'locked onto the sizer opposite it. The'}, {'start': '30805.440', 'end': '30809.760', 'text': "feathers on Dark Crow's body bristled"}, {'start': '30807.280', 'end': '30812.000', 'text': 'instantly as it let out an excited cry.'}, {'start': '30809.760', 'end': '30813.840', 'text': "Heyu's lips curled into a subtle smile,"}, {'start': '30812.000', 'end': '30815.840', 'text': 'a flicker of madness flashing in his'}, {'start': '30813.840', 'end': '30818.318', 'text': 'eyes as he exclaimed with exhilaration,'}, {'start': '30815.840', 'end': '30820.240', 'text': '"Yes, that\'s the feeling." Dark Crow'}, {'start': '30818.318', 'end': '30822.638', 'text': 'breaking through in dire situations,'}, {'start': '30820.240', 'end': '30824.798', 'text': 'growing stronger in adversity. At that'}, {'start': '30822.638', 'end': '30827.360', 'text': 'moment, Heyu and Dark Crow exchanged'}, {'start': '30824.798', 'end': '30829.200', 'text': 'glances, reaching a profound resonance.'}, {'start': '30827.360', 'end': '30831.120', 'text': 'Now, let us welcome the contestants.'}, {'start': '30829.200', 'end': '30832.958', 'text': 'Hey, you steadied himself, took a deep'}, {'start': '30831.120', 'end': '30834.958', 'text': 'breath, and calmly stepped onto the'}, {'start': '30832.958', 'end': '30836.558', 'text': 'stage, his expression serene. His'}, {'start': '30834.958', 'end': '30838.478', 'text': "opponent's gaze met his at the same"}, {'start': '30836.558', 'end': '30840.638', 'text': 'time, their eyes heavy with focus, but'}, {'start': '30838.478', 'end': '30842.638', 'text': 'tinged with a trace of disdain. Noticing'}, {'start': '30840.638', 'end': '30844.318', 'text': "Hiu's delicate skin, the opponent"}, {'start': '30842.638', 'end': '30846.558', 'text': 'quickly deduced that Hey, you must be'}, {'start': '30844.318', 'end': '30848.240', 'text': 'quite young. However, hey was slightly'}, {'start': '30846.558', 'end': '30850.240', 'text': 'surprised his opponent had chosen not to'}, {'start': '30848.240', 'end': '30852.318', 'text': "wear a mask. With the referee's signal,"}, {'start': '30850.240', 'end': '30854.558', 'text': 'both sides released their Pokémon. Dark'}, {'start': '30852.318', 'end': '30856.798', 'text': 'Crow and Cizer locked eyes, their sharp'}, {'start': '30854.558', 'end': '30858.718', 'text': 'gazes filled with tension. Cizer moved'}, {'start': '30856.798', 'end': '30860.878', 'text': 'first, unleashing its signature move,'}, {'start': '30858.718', 'end': '30862.638', 'text': 'bullet punch. From the start, hey'}, {'start': '30860.878', 'end': '30864.080', 'text': 'suspected that Cizer might possess the'}, {'start': '30862.638', 'end': '30865.680', 'text': 'technician ability, though this would'}, {'start': '30864.080', 'end': '30868.160', 'text': 'need to be confirmed as the battle'}, {'start': '30865.680', 'end': '30870.718', 'text': 'progressed. Dark Crow tailwind. A gentle'}, {'start': '30868.160', 'end': '30872.558', 'text': 'breeze arose, swirling around Dark Crow.'}, {'start': '30870.718', 'end': '30874.718', 'text': "It effortlessly sidestepped Caizer's"}, {'start': '30872.558', 'end': '30876.798', 'text': 'leaping bullet punch. Cizer, living up'}, {'start': '30874.718', 'end': '30878.558', 'text': 'to its reputation as the Red Lightning,'}, {'start': '30876.798', 'end': '30880.080', 'text': 'displayed unrelenting speed and'}, {'start': '30878.558', 'end': '30882.318', 'text': 'terrifying jumping power during its'}, {'start': '30880.080', 'end': '30884.558', 'text': 'attack. It swiftly approached Dark Crow'}, {'start': '30882.318', 'end': '30886.958', 'text': 'with blinding speed, launching a fury'}, {'start': '30884.558', 'end': '30888.798', 'text': 'cutter. With a slight nod, Cizer planted'}, {'start': '30886.958', 'end': '30890.878', 'text': 'its feet firmly and crossed half the'}, {'start': '30888.798', 'end': '30892.718', 'text': 'arena in mere moments. Even with its'}, {'start': '30890.878', 'end': '30894.558', 'text': 'high-speed movement, its pace rivaled'}, {'start': '30892.718', 'end': '30896.558', 'text': "that of Dark Crow. Don't engage"}, {'start': '30894.558', 'end': '30898.638', 'text': 'directly. Use Tailwind to keep your'}, {'start': '30896.558', 'end': '30900.878', 'text': 'distance. Dark Crow quickly reacted'}, {'start': '30898.638', 'end': '30902.638', 'text': 'using Gust. Although bug type moves have'}, {'start': '30900.878', 'end': '30904.718', 'text': 'an advantage over dark types, flying'}, {'start': '30902.638', 'end': '30906.798', 'text': 'types can resist bug type attacks. This'}, {'start': '30904.718', 'end': '30909.200', 'text': 'was one reason Heyu had chosen Dark Crow'}, {'start': '30906.798', 'end': '30911.040', 'text': 'initial strategic defensive synergy. The'}, {'start': '30909.200', 'end': '30913.600', 'text': 'two Pokémon began a rapid exchange of'}, {'start': '30911.040', 'end': '30915.440', 'text': 'attacks. Cizer relentlessly pursued Dark'}, {'start': '30913.600', 'end': '30917.520', 'text': 'Crow with its incredible speed, but'}, {'start': '30915.440', 'end': '30919.920', 'text': 'under the effects of Tailwind, Dark Crow'}, {'start': '30917.520', 'end': '30922.240', 'text': 'was no slouch either. While flying, Dark'}, {'start': '30919.920', 'end': '30924.398', 'text': 'Crow flapped its wings, sending gusts of'}, {'start': '30922.240', 'end': '30926.000', 'text': 'wind at its opponent. To the audience,'}, {'start': '30924.398', 'end': '30928.080', 'text': 'all that could be seen was a streak of'}, {'start': '30926.000', 'end': '30930.318', 'text': 'red lightning chasing a dark blur across'}, {'start': '30928.080', 'end': '30932.240', 'text': 'the arena. The Pokémon themselves almost'}, {'start': '30930.318', 'end': '30933.840', 'text': 'impossible to discern. Yet, the'}, {'start': '30932.240', 'end': '30935.840', 'text': 'thrilling battle sent the spectators'}, {'start': '30933.840', 'end': '30937.680', 'text': 'adrenaline soaring, their cheers surging'}, {'start': '30935.840', 'end': '30940.000', 'text': 'like waves as exhilarating music'}, {'start': '30937.680', 'end': '30941.680', 'text': 'amplified the atmosphere. Meanwhile, the'}, {'start': '30940.000', 'end': '30943.760', 'text': 'event organizers reminded the audience'}, {'start': '30941.680', 'end': '30945.600', 'text': 'that betting would soon close, enticing'}, {'start': '30943.760', 'end': '30947.440', 'text': 'them to place their final wagers. The'}, {'start': '30945.600', 'end': '30949.120', 'text': 'BattleFrontier Group, the entity behind'}, {'start': '30947.440', 'end': '30950.798', 'text': 'the Battling Club, undoubtedly'}, {'start': '30949.120', 'end': '30952.878', 'text': 'understood how to captivate and profit'}, {'start': '30950.798', 'end': '30954.638', 'text': 'from their audience. Hey consecutive'}, {'start': '30952.878', 'end': '30956.478', 'text': 'victories in previous matches had made'}, {'start': '30954.638', 'end': '30958.240', 'text': 'betting on him less lucrative. But this'}, {'start': '30956.478', 'end': '30959.840', 'text': 'match was different. It was a clash'}, {'start': '30958.240', 'end': '30961.520', 'text': 'between two top tier competitors, one'}, {'start': '30959.840', 'end': '30963.600', 'text': 'with an eight- win streak and the other'}, {'start': '30961.520', 'end': '30965.440', 'text': 'with nine wins in the beginner stage.'}, {'start': '30963.600', 'end': '30967.680', 'text': 'This drew countless wealthy spectators'}, {'start': '30965.440', 'end': '30969.520', 'text': 'to place hefty bets. The two Pokémon'}, {'start': '30967.680', 'end': '30971.600', 'text': 'collided repeatedly, their speeds'}, {'start': '30969.520', 'end': '30973.440', 'text': 'gradually slowing as time went on.'}, {'start': '30971.600', 'end': '30975.280', 'text': 'High-speed movement is inherently a'}, {'start': '30973.440', 'end': '30977.120', 'text': 'psychic type move, and for Cizer to'}, {'start': '30975.280', 'end': '30979.280', 'text': 'master it is already impressive, let'}, {'start': '30977.120', 'end': '30981.600', 'text': 'alone using it consecutively. At this'}, {'start': '30979.280', 'end': '30983.920', 'text': 'moment, Merro, leveraging its prankster'}, {'start': '30981.600', 'end': '30986.398', 'text': 'ability, unleashed Tailwind once again.'}, {'start': '30983.920', 'end': '30988.240', 'text': 'A loud bang echoed from the sky, causing'}, {'start': '30986.398', 'end': '30990.478', 'text': 'Cizer to clutch its pincers over its'}, {'start': '30988.240', 'end': '30992.398', 'text': 'ears in pain. The brief ringing left it'}, {'start': '30990.478', 'end': '30994.558', 'text': 'momentarily distracted. Seizing the'}, {'start': '30992.398', 'end': '30996.398', 'text': 'opportunity, Merro dove into a drill'}, {'start': '30994.558', 'end': '30998.318', 'text': 'peck, spinning downward with its beak'}, {'start': '30996.398', 'end': '31000.160', 'text': 'sharpening and gleaming with a silvery'}, {'start': '30998.318', 'end': '31001.840', 'text': "white light. Although the move wasn't"}, {'start': '31000.160', 'end': '31003.680', 'text': 'fully mastered with the boost from'}, {'start': '31001.840', 'end': '31005.520', 'text': 'Tailwind and the momentum of the dive,'}, {'start': '31003.680', 'end': '31007.920', 'text': 'Merro hurdled towards Cizer like a'}, {'start': '31005.520', 'end': '31009.840', 'text': 'meteor. Cizer used Protect. Facing the'}, {'start': '31007.920', 'end': '31011.840', 'text': 'incoming attack, the opposing trainer'}, {'start': '31009.840', 'end': '31013.280', 'text': 'appeared visibly tense. The use of'}, {'start': '31011.840', 'end': '31015.600', 'text': 'protect signaled that the battle had'}, {'start': '31013.280', 'end': '31017.680', 'text': "entered a heated climax. Caizer's fists"}, {'start': '31015.600', 'end': '31020.398', 'text': 'gleamed with a steely sheen as it swung'}, {'start': '31017.680', 'end': '31022.318', 'text': 'fiercely toward Merro. However, Merro'}, {'start': '31020.398', 'end': '31024.478', 'text': "wasn't struck as intended. The attack"}, {'start': '31022.318', 'end': '31026.398', 'text': 'was blocked by Protect. Merro flapped'}, {'start': '31024.478', 'end': '31028.478', 'text': 'its wings rapidly, retreating with'}, {'start': '31026.398', 'end': '31030.398', 'text': 'incredible speed. Thanks to the tailwind'}, {'start': '31028.478', 'end': '31032.638', 'text': 'boost, it narrowly evaded the heavy'}, {'start': '31030.398', 'end': '31034.318', 'text': 'blow. In the early stages, base stats'}, {'start': '31032.638', 'end': '31035.840', 'text': 'indeed played a significant role.'}, {'start': '31034.318', 'end': '31037.600', 'text': 'Watching the increasingly intense'}, {'start': '31035.840', 'end': '31040.240', 'text': "battle, Kuroha couldn't help but"}, {'start': '31037.600', 'end': '31043.040', 'text': "reflect. Cizer's impressive 500 base"}, {'start': '31040.240', 'end': '31045.520', 'text': 'stat total, especially its 130 physical'}, {'start': '31043.040', 'end': '31047.360', 'text': 'attack, forced Kohaa to remain cautious.'}, {'start': '31045.520', 'end': '31049.520', 'text': 'A single hit on Merkro would undoubtedly'}, {'start': '31047.360', 'end': '31051.520', 'text': 'result in severe damage. If the opponent'}, {'start': '31049.520', 'end': '31053.360', 'text': 'had the technician ability, a metal claw'}, {'start': '31051.520', 'end': '31056.080', 'text': 'strike could potentially knock Merro out'}, {'start': '31053.360', 'end': '31058.160', 'text': 'instantly. Thus, Kuroha instructed Merro'}, {'start': '31056.080', 'end': '31060.398', 'text': 'to continuously evade attacks, avoiding'}, {'start': '31058.160', 'end': '31062.160', 'text': 'direct confrontations at all costs. As'}, {'start': '31060.398', 'end': '31064.000', 'text': 'Kuroha pondered a breakthrough, he'}, {'start': '31062.160', 'end': '31065.760', 'text': 'noticed Caizer stagger slightly while'}, {'start': '31064.000', 'end': '31067.360', 'text': 'running on the field. It was its injured'}, {'start': '31065.760', 'end': '31069.520', 'text': 'left legits movements were clearly'}, {'start': '31067.360', 'end': '31071.360', 'text': 'impacted and the situation was far worse'}, {'start': '31069.520', 'end': '31073.040', 'text': "than it appeared. Kuroha's sharp"}, {'start': '31071.360', 'end': '31075.200', 'text': 'observation revealed that while Merro'}, {'start': '31073.040', 'end': '31077.520', 'text': 'had endured nine battles and was visibly'}, {'start': '31075.200', 'end': '31079.360', 'text': 'fatigued, Caizer, having achieved eight'}, {'start': '31077.520', 'end': '31081.120', 'text': "consecutive victories, couldn't be in"}, {'start': '31079.360', 'end': '31083.440', 'text': 'much better shape. The left leg was'}, {'start': '31081.120', 'end': '31085.760', 'text': 'undoubtedly a critical weakness. A bold'}, {'start': '31083.440', 'end': '31087.760', 'text': "plan quickly formed in Kuroha's mind. He"}, {'start': '31085.760', 'end': '31090.240', 'text': "commanded Merro to target Caizer's left"}, {'start': '31087.760', 'end': '31092.718', 'text': 'leg with Gust. Responding instantly,'}, {'start': '31090.240', 'end': '31094.718', 'text': 'Merro performed a graceful midair spin,'}, {'start': '31092.718', 'end': '31096.558', 'text': 'flapping its wings to summon two gusts'}, {'start': '31094.718', 'end': '31098.558', 'text': "of wind aimed directly at Caizer's"}, {'start': '31096.558', 'end': '31100.398', 'text': 'weakened limb. Cizer dodge it. The'}, {'start': '31098.558', 'end': '31102.160', 'text': "trainer's desperate shout forced Caizer"}, {'start': '31100.398', 'end': '31104.080', 'text': 'to push its exhausted body into'}, {'start': '31102.160', 'end': '31105.920', 'text': 'preparing for a leap. However, a'}, {'start': '31104.080', 'end': '31108.000', 'text': 'piercing screech followed, causing it to'}, {'start': '31105.920', 'end': '31110.478', 'text': "clutch its head in agony. It was Merro's"}, {'start': '31108.000', 'end': '31112.558', 'text': 'astonish. Unable to evade in time, the'}, {'start': '31110.478', 'end': '31114.558', 'text': 'twin gust struck Cizer, the powerful'}, {'start': '31112.558', 'end': '31116.398', 'text': 'winds tearing at its injured left leg.'}, {'start': '31114.558', 'end': '31118.318', 'text': 'The pain caused Cizer to cry out,'}, {'start': '31116.398', 'end': '31120.558', 'text': 'staggering as it dropped to one knee. As'}, {'start': '31118.318', 'end': '31122.318', 'text': 'it lifted its gaze, a dark figure was'}, {'start': '31120.558', 'end': '31124.398', 'text': 'already hurtling toward it. In this'}, {'start': '31122.318', 'end': '31126.638', 'text': 'battle, Kuroha commanded, Merkro'}, {'start': '31124.398', 'end': '31128.878', 'text': 'unleashed wing attack. A shadow streaked'}, {'start': '31126.638', 'end': '31131.360', 'text': 'past. Its black wings spread wide,'}, {'start': '31128.878', 'end': '31133.600', 'text': "slamming fiercely into Cizer's left leg."}, {'start': '31131.360', 'end': '31135.600', 'text': 'Overwhelmed by the intense pain, Caizer'}, {'start': '31133.600', 'end': '31138.080', 'text': 'collapsed unconscious with a heavy thud.'}, {'start': '31135.600', 'end': '31139.840', 'text': 'The arena erupted in cheers. The glory'}, {'start': '31138.080', 'end': '31142.000', 'text': 'of a 10-matchwinning streak had returned'}, {'start': '31139.840', 'end': '31143.840', 'text': 'to the novice arena with Kohaa and his'}, {'start': '31142.000', 'end': '31146.160', 'text': 'Merro crowned as the unofficial'}, {'start': '31143.840', 'end': '31148.080', 'text': 'champions. Kuroa cast a fleeting look of'}, {'start': '31146.160', 'end': '31149.840', 'text': 'pity at the fallen cizer in the ring,'}, {'start': '31148.080', 'end': '31151.760', 'text': 'knowing full well that evolving early'}, {'start': '31149.840', 'end': '31153.200', 'text': 'with a metal coat had drained much of'}, {'start': '31151.760', 'end': '31155.440', 'text': 'its potential. Coupled with the'}, {'start': '31153.200', 'end': '31157.600', 'text': 'untreated injury to its left leg, which'}, {'start': '31155.440', 'end': '31159.680', 'text': 'had been relentlessly targeted by Merro,'}, {'start': '31157.600', 'end': '31161.840', 'text': 'the damage was severe. Without the aid'}, {'start': '31159.680', 'end': '31163.840', 'text': 'of a powerful healing Pokémon, that leg'}, {'start': '31161.840', 'end': '31165.760', 'text': 'was likely beyond recovery. Even if it'}, {'start': '31163.840', 'end': '31167.920', 'text': 'could be treated, it might leave Caizer'}, {'start': '31165.760', 'end': '31169.600', 'text': 'crippled, unable to advance in strength'}, {'start': '31167.920', 'end': '31171.600', 'text': 'any further. But what does that have to'}, {'start': '31169.600', 'end': '31173.840', 'text': 'do with me? A cruel smirk appeared on'}, {'start': '31171.600', 'end': '31175.680', 'text': "Kuroha's lips, his eyes reflecting the"}, {'start': '31173.840', 'end': '31177.440', 'text': 'madness characteristic of a dark type'}, {'start': '31175.680', 'end': '31179.440', 'text': 'trainer. This scene did not escape the'}, {'start': '31177.440', 'end': '31181.520', 'text': 'notice of a red mohawk delinquent in the'}, {'start': '31179.440', 'end': '31183.680', 'text': 'audience. His eyes glinted with a hint'}, {'start': '31181.520', 'end': '31185.280', 'text': "of admiration. Interesting. That's the"}, {'start': '31183.680', 'end': '31187.120', 'text': 'kind of expression a dark type trainer'}, {'start': '31185.280', 'end': '31188.878', 'text': 'should have. He propped one foot on the'}, {'start': '31187.120', 'end': '31190.638', 'text': 'seat in front of him, drawing angry'}, {'start': '31188.878', 'end': '31192.558', 'text': 'complaints from nearby spectators.'}, {'start': '31190.638', 'end': '31194.318', 'text': 'Unbothered, he continued to toy with the'}, {'start': '31192.558', 'end': '31196.478', 'text': 'pokeball in his hand. The giant'}, {'start': '31194.318', 'end': '31198.718', 'text': 'clawsizer lost its ability to fight, and'}, {'start': '31196.478', 'end': '31200.638', 'text': 'the victor was Haten and his Merro. As'}, {'start': '31198.718', 'end': '31202.718', 'text': "the refereese's voice echoed, the giant"}, {'start': '31200.638', 'end': '31205.040', 'text': "clawsizer's trainer finally snapped out"}, {'start': '31202.718', 'end': '31206.638', 'text': 'of his days, overwhelmed with regret. He'}, {'start': '31205.040', 'end': '31208.478', 'text': 'had originally encountered and captured'}, {'start': '31206.638', 'end': '31210.558', 'text': 'the Scyther in a forest, planning to'}, {'start': '31208.478', 'end': '31212.160', 'text': 'train it as his main Pokémon. He even'}, {'start': '31210.558', 'end': '31214.000', 'text': 'went to great lengths to find a metal'}, {'start': '31212.160', 'end': '31215.920', 'text': 'code for its evolution. But as he'}, {'start': '31214.000', 'end': '31217.840', 'text': 'achieved seven consecutive victories,'}, {'start': '31215.920', 'end': '31219.760', 'text': 'the allure of the mysterious prize for'}, {'start': '31217.840', 'end': '31221.840', 'text': 'winning 10 consecutive matches clouded'}, {'start': '31219.760', 'end': '31223.520', 'text': 'his judgment. Driven by greed, he'}, {'start': '31221.840', 'end': '31225.840', 'text': "hastened Scyther's evolution,"}, {'start': '31223.520', 'end': '31227.440', 'text': 'prematurely using up its potential.'}, {'start': '31225.840', 'end': '31229.120', 'text': 'Confident that the now evolved Cizer'}, {'start': '31227.440', 'end': '31230.558', 'text': 'could secure the 10th victory. He was'}, {'start': '31229.120', 'end': '31232.478', 'text': 'caught off guard when he lost to what'}, {'start': '31230.558', 'end': '31234.638', 'text': 'appeared to be a young, inexperienced'}, {'start': '31232.478', 'end': '31236.798', 'text': 'challenger. Dejected, the trainer left'}, {'start': '31234.638', 'end': '31238.718', 'text': 'the field, leaving Hatien at the center,'}, {'start': '31236.798', 'end': '31241.200', 'text': "basking in the audience's cheers and"}, {'start': '31238.718', 'end': '31242.718', 'text': 'admiration. 10 consecutive victories.'}, {'start': '31241.200', 'end': '31244.398', 'text': "Those who had been following Hien's"}, {'start': '31242.718', 'end': '31246.478', 'text': 'matches since the first round roared the'}, {'start': '31244.398', 'end': '31248.318', 'text': 'loudest, their excitement palpable. The'}, {'start': '31246.478', 'end': '31249.798', 'text': 'host stepped forward to present Haten'}, {'start': '31248.318', 'end': '31253.040', 'text': 'with his rewards'}, {'start': '31249.798', 'end': '31255.360', 'text': '20000 in prize money and most notably'}, {'start': '31253.040', 'end': '31257.440', 'text': "the mysterious gift. Now, let's invite"}, {'start': '31255.360', 'end': '31259.600', 'text': 'contestant Hien to open the mysterious'}, {'start': '31257.440', 'end': '31261.680', 'text': 'gift in front of everyone. The host'}, {'start': '31259.600', 'end': '31263.760', 'text': 'announced enthusiastically, aiming to'}, {'start': '31261.680', 'end': '31266.080', 'text': 'draw in even more ticket sales. The'}, {'start': '31263.760', 'end': '31267.600', 'text': "crowd's cheers grew even louder as Hien"}, {'start': '31266.080', 'end': '31269.520', 'text': 'accepted the beautifully wrapped box'}, {'start': '31267.600', 'end': '31271.360', 'text': 'from a glamorous assistant. Taking a'}, {'start': '31269.520', 'end': '31273.280', 'text': 'deep breath, he carefully opened it.'}, {'start': '31271.360', 'end': '31275.520', 'text': 'Inside was a stone as dark as the night'}, {'start': '31273.280', 'end': '31277.600', 'text': 'itself, a dusk stone. Hi raised an'}, {'start': '31275.520', 'end': '31279.360', 'text': 'eyebrow, slightly surprised. It seemed'}, {'start': '31277.600', 'end': '31281.200', 'text': 'the organizers were intentionally trying'}, {'start': '31279.360', 'end': '31282.958', 'text': 'to curry favor with him, knowing that a'}, {'start': '31281.200', 'end': '31285.200', 'text': 'dusk stone was essential for evolving'}, {'start': '31282.958', 'end': '31287.040', 'text': 'his merro. However, upon closer'}, {'start': '31285.200', 'end': '31289.280', 'text': "inspection, the stone's quality appeared"}, {'start': '31287.040', 'end': '31291.040', 'text': 'to be only mid-grade. To evolve Merro'}, {'start': '31289.280', 'end': '31292.958', 'text': 'into honk crow, a dusk stone was'}, {'start': '31291.040', 'end': '31294.798', 'text': 'required, but Haten had planned to visit'}, {'start': '31292.958', 'end': '31296.878', 'text': 'the black market in the next major city'}, {'start': '31294.798', 'end': '31298.878', 'text': 'to purchase a higher quality one, as'}, {'start': '31296.878', 'end': '31301.360', 'text': "Merro's level was still relatively low,"}, {'start': '31298.878', 'end': '31302.878', 'text': 'and there was no rush. Unexpectedly, he'}, {'start': '31301.360', 'end': '31305.200', 'text': 'had obtained one here, though its'}, {'start': '31302.878', 'end': '31307.280', 'text': 'quality was only mid-grade. Generally,'}, {'start': '31305.200', 'end': '31309.200', 'text': 'evolution stones with a purity below 60'}, {'start': '31307.280', 'end': '31311.760', 'text': 'were considered low grade, those between'}, {'start': '31309.200', 'end': '31313.920', 'text': '60 and 90 mid-grade, and those above 90'}, {'start': '31311.760', 'end': '31315.920', 'text': 'high-rade. As the camera zoomed in, the'}, {'start': '31313.920', 'end': '31317.760', 'text': 'big screen displayed the mysterious gift'}, {'start': '31315.920', 'end': '31319.840', 'text': 'in full detail. The sight of the'}, {'start': '31317.760', 'end': '31322.240', 'text': "evolution stone reignited the crowd's"}, {'start': '31319.840', 'end': '31324.318', 'text': 'fervor. Even an ordinary evolution stone'}, {'start': '31322.240', 'end': '31326.478', 'text': 'was worth tens of thousands, equivalent'}, {'start': '31324.318', 'end': '31328.638', 'text': 'to decades of income for most people.'}, {'start': '31326.478', 'end': '31330.878', 'text': 'Coupled with the 200,000 prize money,'}, {'start': '31328.638', 'end': '31332.958', 'text': 'Hien had earned nearly a million in one'}, {'start': '31330.878', 'end': '31334.558', 'text': 'afternoon through 10 matches. And this'}, {'start': '31332.958', 'end': '31336.318', 'text': "wasn't the end Hein could apply for"}, {'start': '31334.558', 'end': '31337.520', 'text': 'another challenge in the arena. winning'}, {'start': '31336.318', 'end': '31339.440', 'text': 'that would grant him the ultimate'}, {'start': '31337.520', 'end': '31341.600', 'text': 'treasure, a hidden ability capsule'}, {'start': '31339.440', 'end': '31343.440', 'text': "capable of altering a Pokemon's genetic"}, {'start': '31341.600', 'end': '31345.120', 'text': 'traits and changing its ability.'}, {'start': '31343.440', 'end': '31347.200', 'text': "Noticing the eager look in Merro<unk>'s"}, {'start': '31345.120', 'end': '31349.200', 'text': 'eyes on his shoulder, Haten quickly'}, {'start': '31347.200', 'end': '31351.520', 'text': "closed the gift box. It wasn't time for"}, {'start': '31349.200', 'end': '31353.120', 'text': 'Merro to evolve just yet. He cast a'}, {'start': '31351.520', 'end': '31354.718', 'text': 'glance at the wildly cheering audience'}, {'start': '31353.120', 'end': '31356.478', 'text': 'before stepping off the stage and'}, {'start': '31354.718', 'end': '31358.160', 'text': 'entering the contestant tunnel. Perhaps'}, {'start': '31356.478', 'end': '31360.080', 'text': 'the next time he returned here, it would'}, {'start': '31358.160', 'end': '31361.760', 'text': 'be for the arena championship match.'}, {'start': '31360.080', 'end': '31364.000', 'text': 'Hatian made his way to the betting'}, {'start': '31361.760', 'end': '31366.398', 'text': 'counter, reclaiming the 500,000 he had'}, {'start': '31364.000', 'end': '31368.638', 'text': 'wagered along with the 500,000 he had'}, {'start': '31366.398', 'end': '31370.318', 'text': 'won. The 400,000 he won from betting'}, {'start': '31368.638', 'end': '31372.160', 'text': 'earlier had already been a significant'}, {'start': '31370.318', 'end': '31374.000', 'text': "sum. But in this afternoon's match,"}, {'start': '31372.160', 'end': '31375.440', 'text': 'Kuroba managed to earn nearly a million'}, {'start': '31374.000', 'end': '31377.920', 'text': 'through his wagers, not to mention'}, {'start': '31375.440', 'end': '31379.520', 'text': 'acquiring an evolution stone. Just as he'}, {'start': '31377.920', 'end': '31381.520', 'text': 'was preparing to count his earnings,'}, {'start': '31379.520', 'end': '31383.760', 'text': 'feeling overjoyed, a staff member'}, {'start': '31381.520', 'end': '31385.600', 'text': 'suddenly approached him and said, "Sir,'}, {'start': '31383.760', 'end': '31387.600', 'text': 'a spectator asked me to hand you this'}, {'start': '31385.600', 'end': '31389.920', 'text': 'manual." Kuroba instinctively took the'}, {'start': '31387.600', 'end': '31391.520', 'text': 'manual and asked, "A manual? Do you know'}, {'start': '31389.920', 'end': '31393.760', 'text': "that person's name? Did they leave any"}, {'start': '31391.520', 'end': '31395.920', 'text': 'message? He appeared puzzled. The staff'}, {'start': '31393.760', 'end': '31397.520', 'text': 'member, seemingly in a hurry, only left'}, {'start': '31395.920', 'end': '31399.360', 'text': 'him with one sentence before rushing'}, {'start': '31397.520', 'end': '31401.760', 'text': 'off. The spectator asked me to tell you,'}, {'start': '31399.360', 'end': '31404.240', 'text': '"Dark type is the best type, and offense'}, {'start': '31401.760', 'end': '31406.398', 'text': 'is the best defense." Kuroba replayed'}, {'start': '31404.240', 'end': '31408.080', 'text': 'the words in his mind, deep in thought,'}, {'start': '31406.398', 'end': '31410.478', 'text': 'until his gaze fell on the colorful'}, {'start': '31408.080', 'end': '31412.080', 'text': 'manual in his hands. Suddenly, it dawned'}, {'start': '31410.478', 'end': '31413.600', 'text': "on him weren't those the very words"}, {'start': '31412.080', 'end': '31415.280', 'text': 'spoken by that delinquent looking'}, {'start': '31413.600', 'end': '31417.120', 'text': 'youngster in the audience earlier. He'}, {'start': '31415.280', 'end': '31419.040', 'text': 'had a vivid memory of the individual,'}, {'start': '31417.120', 'end': '31420.638', 'text': 'especially their striking red mohawk,'}, {'start': '31419.040', 'end': '31422.160', 'text': 'which left quite an impression, but'}, {'start': '31420.638', 'end': '31424.160', 'text': "Kuroba couldn't figure out why that"}, {'start': '31422.160', 'end': '31426.558', 'text': 'person had left him a manual. Curious,'}, {'start': '31424.160', 'end': '31428.558', 'text': 'he slowly opened it. Inside, it detailed'}, {'start': '31426.558', 'end': '31430.718', 'text': 'methods for nurturing dark type Pokémon.'}, {'start': '31428.558', 'end': '31432.638', 'text': 'The manual read, "Offence is the best'}, {'start': '31430.718', 'end': '31434.878', 'text': 'defense. The beauty of malevolence. The'}, {'start': '31432.638', 'end': '31437.520', 'text': 'aesthetics of darkness dark type Pokémon'}, {'start': '31434.878', 'end': '31439.200', 'text': 'are often seen as cruel and vicious, but'}, {'start': '31437.520', 'end': '31441.040', 'text': 'they harbor a kind of madness deep'}, {'start': '31439.200', 'end': '31443.040', 'text': 'within. Whether they are strong depends'}, {'start': '31441.040', 'end': '31445.040', 'text': 'entirely on whether that madness can be'}, {'start': '31443.040', 'end': '31447.760', 'text': 'unleashed. Speak your mind freely, for'}, {'start': '31445.040', 'end': '31449.840', 'text': 'power is justice. Why? What? Kuroba was'}, {'start': '31447.760', 'end': '31451.680', 'text': 'left baffled. Some parts he could barely'}, {'start': '31449.840', 'end': '31453.760', 'text': 'grasp, but much of the content only'}, {'start': '31451.680', 'end': '31455.520', 'text': 'deepened his confusion. The thin manual'}, {'start': '31453.760', 'end': '31457.360', 'text': "didn't take long to finish. And just as"}, {'start': '31455.520', 'end': '31458.958', 'text': 'he was about to toss it aside, the name'}, {'start': '31457.360', 'end': '31461.120', 'text': 'at the end of the final page caught his'}, {'start': '31458.958', 'end': '31462.878', 'text': 'attention. Hua. The name sounded'}, {'start': '31461.120', 'end': '31464.478', 'text': 'feminine, but recalling the delinquents'}, {'start': '31462.878', 'end': '31466.318', 'text': "appearance and the manual's focus on"}, {'start': '31464.478', 'end': '31468.478', 'text': 'dark types, a thought suddenly struck'}, {'start': '31466.318', 'end': '31470.000', 'text': 'Kioal that be referring to Huwa, the'}, {'start': '31468.478', 'end': '31471.840', 'text': 'dark type elite four member from the'}, {'start': '31470.000', 'end': '31473.520', 'text': 'Hoen region, he immediately went online'}, {'start': '31471.840', 'end': '31475.280', 'text': 'to search for information. but there'}, {'start': '31473.520', 'end': '31477.280', 'text': "wasn't much available. Unable to find"}, {'start': '31475.280', 'end': '31479.360', 'text': 'helpful details, Kuroba turned to the'}, {'start': '31477.280', 'end': '31481.440', 'text': 'library at the Pedleberg gym, hoping to'}, {'start': '31479.360', 'end': '31483.280', 'text': 'uncover more about the Elite 4. After'}, {'start': '31481.440', 'end': '31485.520', 'text': 'some searching, he finally found a book'}, {'start': '31483.280', 'end': '31487.040', 'text': 'containing rare information and photos.'}, {'start': '31485.520', 'end': '31488.638', 'text': 'Staring at a picture that perfectly'}, {'start': '31487.040', 'end': '31490.478', 'text': 'matched the delinquent from earlier,'}, {'start': '31488.638', 'end': '31492.080', 'text': "Kuroba's heart skipped a beat. Could it"}, {'start': '31490.478', 'end': '31494.240', 'text': 'be the person I argued with was one of'}, {'start': '31492.080', 'end': '31495.920', 'text': 'the Elite Four? The image of that cocky'}, {'start': '31494.240', 'end': '31497.840', 'text': 'delinquent-like figure in the audience'}, {'start': '31495.920', 'end': '31499.360', 'text': "flashed through Kuroba's mind, leaving"}, {'start': '31497.840', 'end': '31501.200', 'text': "him stunned. He couldn't believe his"}, {'start': '31499.360', 'end': '31503.360', 'text': 'Lucka had unknowingly encountered one of'}, {'start': '31501.200', 'end': '31504.878', 'text': 'the Elite Four. However, just as he'}, {'start': '31503.360', 'end': '31506.558', 'text': 'resolved to go back and find the'}, {'start': '31504.878', 'end': '31508.240', 'text': "mysterious youngster, the beginner's"}, {'start': '31506.558', 'end': '31510.160', 'text': 'arena entered its intermission. A'}, {'start': '31508.240', 'end': '31512.000', 'text': 'massive crowd of spectators poured out'}, {'start': '31510.160', 'end': '31514.000', 'text': 'and Koroba was quickly swallowed up by'}, {'start': '31512.000', 'end': '31515.920', 'text': 'the throng. Despite his efforts to push'}, {'start': '31514.000', 'end': '31517.840', 'text': 'through, the overwhelming tide of people'}, {'start': '31515.920', 'end': '31520.080', 'text': 'prevented him from escaping. As time'}, {'start': '31517.840', 'end': '31521.760', 'text': 'passed and night fell, Koroba finally'}, {'start': '31520.080', 'end': '31524.080', 'text': 'gave up the search and returned'}, {'start': '31521.760', 'end': '31525.680', 'text': 'exhausted to the Pokémon Center. His'}, {'start': '31524.080', 'end': '31528.160', 'text': 'mind was still swirling with questions'}, {'start': '31525.680', 'end': '31529.680', 'text': 'and disbelief. lying on his bed. He'}, {'start': '31528.160', 'end': '31531.520', 'text': "couldn't shake the surreal realization"}, {'start': '31529.680', 'end': '31533.520', 'text': 'that he had been factoace with an elite'}, {'start': '31531.520', 'end': '31535.360', 'text': "for member. What's more, he had even"}, {'start': '31533.520', 'end': '31536.958', 'text': 'argued with them. Does Huwi really'}, {'start': '31535.360', 'end': '31539.200', 'text': 'believe in an all-out offensive'}, {'start': '31536.958', 'end': '31541.040', 'text': 'philosophy? He murmured to himself.'}, {'start': '31539.200', 'end': '31542.478', 'text': "Slumped on the bed, Kuroba couldn't"}, {'start': '31541.040', 'end': '31544.000', 'text': 'figure out why someone of such high'}, {'start': '31542.478', 'end': '31545.920', 'text': 'status would disguise themselves as a'}, {'start': '31544.000', 'end': '31548.160', 'text': 'delinquent. Could it be that every elite'}, {'start': '31545.920', 'end': '31550.558', 'text': 'four member and champion has a side gig?'}, {'start': '31548.160', 'end': '31552.160', 'text': 'Investigators, archaeologists, actors,'}, {'start': '31550.558', 'end': '31554.478', 'text': "and one who's obsessed with digging up"}, {'start': '31552.160', 'end': '31556.558', 'text': 'stones. On the outskirts of Luine City,'}, {'start': '31554.478', 'end': '31558.638', 'text': 'a silver blue tint stood quietly on the'}, {'start': '31556.558', 'end': '31560.638', 'text': 'grass with a nearby campfire flickering'}, {'start': '31558.638', 'end': '31563.200', 'text': 'gently as if whispering that someone was'}, {'start': '31560.638', 'end': '31565.200', 'text': 'camping here. Merro used drill peek at'}, {'start': '31563.200', 'end': '31566.958', 'text': "Hiu's command. Merro<unk>'s beak"}, {'start': '31565.200', 'end': '31569.600', 'text': 'instantly sharpened, gleaming with a'}, {'start': '31566.958', 'end': '31571.840', 'text': 'silvery edge, and its body spun rapidly,'}, {'start': '31569.600', 'end': '31574.080', 'text': 'resembling a powerful drill. In a swift'}, {'start': '31571.840', 'end': '31576.240', 'text': 'motion, a shadow stre through the air as'}, {'start': '31574.080', 'end': '31578.318', 'text': 'Merro charged toward a tree. Its sharp'}, {'start': '31576.240', 'end': '31580.478', 'text': 'beak pierced into the trunk, and milky'}, {'start': '31578.318', 'end': '31583.120', 'text': 'white resin oozed out, releasing a'}, {'start': '31580.478', 'end': '31584.878', 'text': 'refreshing woody fragrance. Not bad. Not'}, {'start': '31583.120', 'end': '31587.120', 'text': "bad, Merro. You're getting better at"}, {'start': '31584.878', 'end': '31588.958', 'text': 'mastering this inherited move. Hey, you'}, {'start': '31587.120', 'end': '31590.958', 'text': 'praised feeding Merro a vitality'}, {'start': '31588.958', 'end': '31592.318', 'text': 'restoring energy cube. Hey, you was'}, {'start': '31590.958', 'end': '31594.318', 'text': 'currently training in the outskirts'}, {'start': '31592.318', 'end': '31595.920', 'text': 'because the Pokémon center in Luen Town'}, {'start': '31594.318', 'end': '31597.760', 'text': 'lacked a proper training ground.'}, {'start': '31595.920', 'end': '31599.600', 'text': 'Compared to larger cities, this place'}, {'start': '31597.760', 'end': '31601.680', 'text': 'was quite underdeveloped, leaving him'}, {'start': '31599.600', 'end': '31603.760', 'text': 'with no choice but to train outdoors.'}, {'start': '31601.680', 'end': '31605.920', 'text': 'Eevee, on the other hand, seemed to'}, {'start': '31603.760', 'end': '31608.318', 'text': 'absolutely adore the area, especially'}, {'start': '31605.920', 'end': '31610.718', 'text': 'the fresh, fragrant air under the bright'}, {'start': '31608.318', 'end': '31612.558', 'text': 'sunshine and gentle breeze. Eevee hopped'}, {'start': '31610.718', 'end': '31614.398', 'text': 'and rolled around on the grass, playing'}, {'start': '31612.558', 'end': '31616.878', 'text': 'joyfully as though in a world of pure'}, {'start': '31614.398', 'end': '31618.638', 'text': 'happiness. However, this carefree play'}, {'start': '31616.878', 'end': '31620.798', 'text': 'only came after completing her basic'}, {'start': '31618.638', 'end': '31622.558', 'text': 'training. Once training was done, Eevee'}, {'start': '31620.798', 'end': '31624.638', 'text': 'would immediately shift into a lazy'}, {'start': '31622.558', 'end': '31626.638', 'text': 'mode, completely ignoring Hei<unk>s'}, {'start': '31624.638', 'end': '31628.718', 'text': 'demands for diligent practice. Eevee'}, {'start': '31626.638', 'end': '31630.398', 'text': 'cast a glance at Hiu, who was focused on'}, {'start': '31628.718', 'end': '31632.718', 'text': 'coaching Merro, and a flicker of'}, {'start': '31630.398', 'end': '31634.878', 'text': 'annoyance crossed her mind. She pouted,'}, {'start': '31632.718', 'end': '31636.318', 'text': 'her face puffing up in an adorably sulky'}, {'start': '31634.878', 'end': '31638.160', 'text': 'expression that would make anyone want'}, {'start': '31636.318', 'end': '31640.080', 'text': 'to pinch her cheeks. Feeling a little'}, {'start': '31638.160', 'end': '31642.160', 'text': 'jealous, Eevee then turned her gaze to'}, {'start': '31640.080', 'end': '31644.080', 'text': 'Cradon, who was diligently training its'}, {'start': '31642.160', 'end': '31645.760', 'text': 'dragon dance. A sense of grievance'}, {'start': '31644.080', 'end': '31647.840', 'text': 'welled up in her heart. It seemed like'}, {'start': '31645.760', 'end': '31650.000', 'text': 'everyone was busy, leaving no time to'}, {'start': '31647.840', 'end': '31651.520', 'text': 'play with her. Feeling overlooked, Eevee'}, {'start': '31650.000', 'end': '31653.600', 'text': 'noticed no one was paying attention to'}, {'start': '31651.520', 'end': '31655.760', 'text': 'her. A mischievous idea crossed her'}, {'start': '31653.600', 'end': '31657.440', 'text': 'mind, and she cautiously began to wander'}, {'start': '31655.760', 'end': '31659.680', 'text': 'deeper into the forest, her eyes'}, {'start': '31657.440', 'end': '31661.200', 'text': 'glinting with sly excitement. The Tenwin'}, {'start': '31659.680', 'end': '31662.958', 'text': 'streak arena challenge at the battle'}, {'start': '31661.200', 'end': '31664.958', 'text': 'club could wait for now. There was no'}, {'start': '31662.958', 'end': '31667.040', 'text': 'rush to take on that challenge. Heyu'}, {'start': '31664.958', 'end': '31668.798', 'text': 'observed his Pokémon training hard. a'}, {'start': '31667.040', 'end': '31670.798', 'text': 'trace of satisfaction flickering in his'}, {'start': '31668.798', 'end': '31672.798', 'text': 'heart. The arena challenge consisted of'}, {'start': '31670.798', 'end': '31674.958', 'text': 'a showdown between two trainers who both'}, {'start': '31672.798', 'end': '31676.638', 'text': 'achieved 10 consecutive wins with the'}, {'start': '31674.958', 'end': '31678.638', 'text': 'victor earning the ultimate reward, a'}, {'start': '31676.638', 'end': '31680.558', 'text': 'hidden ability capsule. Whoever devised'}, {'start': '31678.638', 'end': '31682.478', 'text': 'this competition format was a genius.'}, {'start': '31680.558', 'end': '31684.638', 'text': 'Hey you thought. Not only did it cut the'}, {'start': '31682.478', 'end': '31686.718', 'text': 'rewards in half, but it also redirected'}, {'start': '31684.638', 'end': '31688.718', 'text': 'internal rivalries outward, fostering'}, {'start': '31686.718', 'end': '31691.120', 'text': 'competition between trainers. Just as'}, {'start': '31688.718', 'end': '31692.958', 'text': 'Heyu was lost in thought, a sudden'}, {'start': '31691.120', 'end': '31694.558', 'text': 'urgent buzzing sound snapped him back to'}, {'start': '31692.958', 'end': '31696.558', 'text': 'reality. He turned to see three'}, {'start': '31694.558', 'end': '31698.718', 'text': 'Venomoths hungrily flying toward him.'}, {'start': '31696.558', 'end': '31700.878', 'text': 'Catching a faintly unusual scent in the'}, {'start': '31698.718', 'end': '31702.718', 'text': "air. Heyu's eyes fell on the tree Merro"}, {'start': '31700.878', 'end': '31704.318', 'text': 'had pecked during training. The resin'}, {'start': '31702.718', 'end': '31706.318', 'text': 'seeping from the tree gave off an'}, {'start': '31704.318', 'end': '31708.718', 'text': 'incredibly enticing aroma that seemed'}, {'start': '31706.318', 'end': '31710.638', 'text': 'irresistibly attractive to Pokémon. No'}, {'start': '31708.718', 'end': '31712.398', 'text': 'way did I randomly pick a tree that some'}, {'start': '31710.638', 'end': '31714.000', 'text': 'kind of rare medicinal material. Hey,'}, {'start': '31712.398', 'end': '31715.760', 'text': 'you wondered to himself. Quickly'}, {'start': '31714.000', 'end': '31717.600', 'text': 'regaining his composure, he commanded'}, {'start': '31715.760', 'end': '31720.798', 'text': 'his Pokémon to fend off the approaching'}, {'start': '31717.600', 'end': '31723.840', 'text': 'Venomoths. Merro used Tailwind. Sharpedo'}, {'start': '31720.798', 'end': '31725.680', 'text': 'croant water jet. Eevee used swift under'}, {'start': '31723.840', 'end': '31727.360', 'text': 'the shade of the trees. Hiu calmly'}, {'start': '31725.680', 'end': '31729.520', 'text': 'directed the Pokemon to launch their'}, {'start': '31727.360', 'end': '31731.600', 'text': 'attack. Following his command, three'}, {'start': '31729.520', 'end': '31733.440', 'text': 'Venomoth were swiftly defeated, losing'}, {'start': '31731.600', 'end': '31735.680', 'text': 'their ability to fight and dropping to'}, {'start': '31733.440', 'end': '31737.600', 'text': 'the ground. Without hesitation, Hiu'}, {'start': '31735.680', 'end': '31739.440', 'text': 'retrieved three poke balls, capturing'}, {'start': '31737.600', 'end': '31741.200', 'text': 'them in quick succession. Approaching'}, {'start': '31739.440', 'end': '31742.958', 'text': 'the tree, he gently scraped off some'}, {'start': '31741.200', 'end': '31745.200', 'text': 'resin with his fingers and tasted it'}, {'start': '31742.958', 'end': '31747.680', 'text': 'carefully. After a moment, information'}, {'start': '31745.200', 'end': '31749.680', 'text': 'surfaced in his mind. This unknown resin'}, {'start': '31747.680', 'end': '31751.520', 'text': 'had a slightly bitter flavor with faint'}, {'start': '31749.680', 'end': '31753.520', 'text': 'traces of energy. Drawing on his'}, {'start': '31751.520', 'end': '31755.760', 'text': 'experience as a novice Pokemon breeder,'}, {'start': '31753.520', 'end': '31757.600', 'text': 'Hiu quickly deduced its general property'}, {'start': '31755.760', 'end': '31759.600', 'text': 'as it not only held an irresistible'}, {'start': '31757.600', 'end': '31761.680', 'text': 'allure for Pokémon, but also seemed to'}, {'start': '31759.600', 'end': '31763.840', 'text': 'promote the growth of bugtype Pokémon.'}, {'start': '31761.680', 'end': '31766.080', 'text': 'However, a feeling of unease crept into'}, {'start': '31763.840', 'end': '31767.680', 'text': 'highest mind. Normally, his mischievous'}, {'start': '31766.080', 'end': '31769.520', 'text': 'little EV would have come running at the'}, {'start': '31767.680', 'end': '31771.920', 'text': 'first scent of something so enticing.'}, {'start': '31769.520', 'end': '31774.240', 'text': 'Glancing around, he realized the EV was'}, {'start': '31771.920', 'end': '31776.000', 'text': 'nowhere near the campsite. Alarmed, he'}, {'start': '31774.240', 'end': '31778.080', 'text': 'rushed into the tent only to find it'}, {'start': '31776.000', 'end': '31780.000', 'text': 'empty as well. A faint sweat broke out'}, {'start': '31778.080', 'end': '31782.000', 'text': 'on his forehead, and a sense of panic'}, {'start': '31780.000', 'end': '31783.920', 'text': 'began to rise within him. He questioned'}, {'start': '31782.000', 'end': '31785.920', 'text': 'his three Pokémon, but all of them shook'}, {'start': '31783.920', 'end': '31788.080', 'text': 'their heads, indicating they had no idea'}, {'start': '31785.920', 'end': '31790.398', 'text': 'where Eevee had gone. Acting quickly,'}, {'start': '31788.080', 'end': '31792.160', 'text': 'Hiu instructed, "Merro, please search'}, {'start': '31790.398', 'end': '31794.080', 'text': 'the nearby forest." After an'}, {'start': '31792.160', 'end': '31796.000', 'text': 'unsuccessful search, he decided to'}, {'start': '31794.080', 'end': '31797.840', 'text': 'venture deeper into the woods. Before'}, {'start': '31796.000', 'end': '31799.440', 'text': 'leaving, he ordered Merro to continue'}, {'start': '31797.840', 'end': '31801.520', 'text': 'searching near the camp, but not to'}, {'start': '31799.440', 'end': '31803.280', 'text': 'stray too far. Heyu moved swiftly'}, {'start': '31801.520', 'end': '31805.360', 'text': 'through the forest, his arms swinging'}, {'start': '31803.280', 'end': '31807.680', 'text': 'slightly and his fingers fidgeting as he'}, {'start': '31805.360', 'end': '31809.760', 'text': 'went. For once, his usually impassive'}, {'start': '31807.680', 'end': '31811.520', 'text': 'eyes betrayed a flicker of emotion. A'}, {'start': '31809.760', 'end': '31812.798', 'text': 'pang of regret struck him realized he'}, {'start': '31811.520', 'end': '31814.798', 'text': 'might have been too indulgent with'}, {'start': '31812.798', 'end': '31816.878', 'text': 'Eevee, allowing her to develop such a'}, {'start': '31814.798', 'end': '31818.558', 'text': 'mischievous personality. Resolving to be'}, {'start': '31816.878', 'end': '31820.398', 'text': 'stricter, he vowed to discipline her'}, {'start': '31818.558', 'end': '31822.160', 'text': 'properly once she was found. As he'}, {'start': '31820.398', 'end': '31824.080', 'text': 'anxiously searched the undergrowth, a'}, {'start': '31822.160', 'end': '31826.240', 'text': 'familiar cry suddenly echoed from the'}, {'start': '31824.080', 'end': '31828.558', 'text': 'other side of the forest. Heyu froze,'}, {'start': '31826.240', 'end': '31830.958', 'text': "his eyes widening in recognition. That's"}, {'start': '31828.558', 'end': '31832.638', 'text': "Eevee's cry. Is she in danger? Without a"}, {'start': '31830.958', 'end': '31834.478', 'text': 'second thought, he sprinted toward the'}, {'start': '31832.638', 'end': '31836.558', 'text': 'source of the sound, sweat trickling'}, {'start': '31834.478', 'end': '31838.798', 'text': 'down his forehead and dripping onto his'}, {'start': '31836.558', 'end': '31840.558', 'text': 'shoes. His strides grew longer, his'}, {'start': '31838.798', 'end': '31842.398', 'text': 'breathing heavier until he finally'}, {'start': '31840.558', 'end': '31844.240', 'text': 'arrived at a clearing in the forest.'}, {'start': '31842.398', 'end': '31846.718', 'text': 'There he spotted Eevee. She was sitting'}, {'start': '31844.240', 'end': '31848.558', 'text': 'on the ground visibly upset and wailing'}, {'start': '31846.718', 'end': '31851.120', 'text': "while a boy in adventurer's gear with a"}, {'start': '31848.558', 'end': '31852.558', 'text': 'cold expression stood nearby. "Tch! So,'}, {'start': '31851.120', 'end': '31854.558', 'text': "it's a Pokémon that's already been"}, {'start': '31852.558', 'end': '31856.798', 'text': 'caught," the boy muttered disdainfully,'}, {'start': '31854.558', 'end': '31858.398', 'text': "glancing at the sobbing Eevee. Hi's face"}, {'start': '31856.798', 'end': '31860.398', 'text': 'darkened as he approached, stopping'}, {'start': '31858.398', 'end': '31862.240', 'text': 'behind Eevee. He gave her a firm tap on'}, {'start': '31860.398', 'end': '31864.080', 'text': "the head. What's the big idea running"}, {'start': '31862.240', 'end': '31865.840', 'text': 'off like that? Feeling reassured now'}, {'start': '31864.080', 'end': '31867.840', 'text': 'that her trainer was here, Eevee'}, {'start': '31865.840', 'end': '31869.600', 'text': 'immediately leaped into highest arms,'}, {'start': '31867.840', 'end': '31872.160', 'text': 'clutching his clothes with her tiny,'}, {'start': '31869.600', 'end': '31873.760', 'text': 'fluffy paws as she cried uncontrollably'}, {'start': '31872.160', 'end': '31875.200', 'text': 'who knew what she had just been through.'}, {'start': '31873.760', 'end': '31877.120', 'text': 'She had been pelted on the head seven'}, {'start': '31875.200', 'end': '31879.120', 'text': "times by the stranger's pokeballs, and"}, {'start': '31877.120', 'end': '31880.958', 'text': "somehow he hadn't realized she already"}, {'start': '31879.120', 'end': '31882.798', 'text': "belonged to someone. Eevee's cries"}, {'start': '31880.958', 'end': '31884.798', 'text': 'created an awkward atmosphere. The'}, {'start': '31882.798', 'end': '31886.958', 'text': 'cold-faced boy sized up Hiu and his'}, {'start': '31884.798', 'end': '31888.558', 'text': 'Eevee, seeming to grasp that the Pokémon'}, {'start': '31886.958', 'end': '31890.080', 'text': 'he had failed to catch after throwing'}, {'start': '31888.558', 'end': '31892.318', 'text': 'seven Pokeballs was indeed someone'}, {'start': '31890.080', 'end': '31894.398', 'text': "else's. And now her trainer had shown"}, {'start': '31892.318', 'end': '31896.718', 'text': 'up. After a moment of silence, the boy'}, {'start': '31894.398', 'end': '31898.240', 'text': 'introduced himself. My name is Laci.'}, {'start': '31896.718', 'end': '31899.760', 'text': 'Heyu he heard the familiar name and'}, {'start': '31898.240', 'end': '31901.600', 'text': 'looked at the young man in front of him.'}, {'start': '31899.760', 'end': '31904.000', 'text': 'The boy bore a striking resemblance to'}, {'start': '31901.600', 'end': '31905.680', 'text': 'someone from his past life, about 70%'}, {'start': '31904.000', 'end': '31907.680', 'text': 'similar to the image in his memory.'}, {'start': '31905.680', 'end': '31909.280', 'text': "Heyu's heart confirmed his suspicion."}, {'start': '31907.680', 'end': '31910.958', 'text': "Could this be Shinji's older brother?"}, {'start': '31909.280', 'end': '31912.878', 'text': 'Based on the fragments of memory in his'}, {'start': '31910.958', 'end': '31914.638', 'text': 'mind, hey knew that although this person'}, {'start': '31912.878', 'end': '31916.160', 'text': 'was originally from the Synindo region,'}, {'start': '31914.638', 'end': '31918.638', 'text': 'he had traveled extensively through'}, {'start': '31916.160', 'end': '31920.160', 'text': 'regions like Kanto, Jado, and Hoen.'}, {'start': '31918.638', 'end': '31921.840', 'text': 'During his journey, he achieved'}, {'start': '31920.160', 'end': '31923.680', 'text': 'impressive results in regional league'}, {'start': '31921.840', 'end': '31925.680', 'text': 'tournaments, gym challenges, and the'}, {'start': '31923.680', 'end': '31927.280', 'text': 'battle frontier. However, everything'}, {'start': '31925.680', 'end': '31929.360', 'text': 'fell apart after that fateful battle'}, {'start': '31927.280', 'end': '31931.120', 'text': "with Kamodai. Lacy's resolve as a"}, {'start': '31929.360', 'end': '31932.798', 'text': 'trainer was shattered, and he eventually'}, {'start': '31931.120', 'end': '31935.200', 'text': 'switched paths to become a Pokémon'}, {'start': '31932.798', 'end': '31936.958', 'text': 'breeder, opening a breeding house. Hey'}, {'start': '31935.200', 'end': '31938.558', 'text': 'stared at the cold and aloof young man'}, {'start': '31936.958', 'end': '31940.558', 'text': 'in front of him, the corners of his'}, {'start': '31938.558', 'end': '31942.958', 'text': 'mouth curling up slightly. He introduced'}, {'start': '31940.558', 'end': '31944.398', 'text': 'himself. Hello, my name is Heyu. Before'}, {'start': '31942.958', 'end': '31946.638', 'text': 'he could explain the situation with'}, {'start': '31944.398', 'end': '31948.558', 'text': 'Eevee, Lacy interrupted, "You\'re a'}, {'start': '31946.638', 'end': '31950.398', 'text': 'terrible trainer, letting your Pokémon'}, {'start': '31948.558', 'end': '31952.160', 'text': 'wander around alone like that." It'}, {'start': '31950.398', 'end': '31953.840', 'text': 'seemed Laci was trying to cover up the'}, {'start': '31952.160', 'end': '31955.680', 'text': 'fact that he had thrown seven poke balls'}, {'start': '31953.840', 'end': '31957.280', 'text': "earlier without realizing the Eevee's"}, {'start': '31955.680', 'end': '31959.520', 'text': 'condition. Hey, you thought to himself,'}, {'start': '31957.280', 'end': '31961.280', 'text': '"That\'s strange. Wasn\'t Laci supposed to'}, {'start': '31959.520', 'end': '31962.958', 'text': 'be gentle and refined like in the'}, {'start': '31961.280', 'end': '31964.798', 'text': 'anime?" What Hiu didn\'t know was that'}, {'start': '31962.958', 'end': '31967.120', 'text': 'before Laci was harshly taught a lesson'}, {'start': '31964.798', 'end': '31968.318', 'text': 'by Kamodai, his personality was nearly'}, {'start': '31967.120', 'end': '31970.798', 'text': 'identical to his younger brother'}, {'start': '31968.318', 'end': '31972.718', 'text': "Shinji's perhaps even more intense. Laci"}, {'start': '31970.798', 'end': '31975.040', 'text': "noticed Hiu's strange gaze and felt"}, {'start': '31972.718', 'end': '31976.958', 'text': "uneasy. Heyu's dark, piercing eyes"}, {'start': '31975.040', 'end': '31979.040', 'text': 'seemed to hold an ominous depth. Hearing'}, {'start': '31976.958', 'end': '31980.958', 'text': "Lacy's mocking words, a flicker of"}, {'start': '31979.040', 'end': '31982.638', 'text': 'killing intent flashed in Hiu<unk>s'}, {'start': '31980.958', 'end': '31984.798', 'text': 'heart. Ever since he had obtained his'}, {'start': '31982.638', 'end': '31987.120', 'text': 'Pokémon, his journey had been smooth and'}, {'start': '31984.798', 'end': '31988.958', 'text': 'unchallenged. Rarely had anyone dared to'}, {'start': '31987.120', 'end': '31990.798', 'text': 'insult him in such a way. Perhaps it was'}, {'start': '31988.958', 'end': '31992.638', 'text': "Hiu's cold and sharp demeanor that"}, {'start': '31990.798', 'end': '31994.638', 'text': 'unsettled Laci, causing him to'}, {'start': '31992.638', 'end': '31996.398', 'text': 'instinctively take a small step back,'}, {'start': '31994.638', 'end': '31998.958', 'text': 'raising his hand defensively in front of'}, {'start': '31996.398', 'end': '32000.958', 'text': 'him. Realizing his own awkward reaction,'}, {'start': '31998.958', 'end': '32002.958', 'text': 'Laci quickly straightened his posture,'}, {'start': '32000.958', 'end': '32005.120', 'text': 'raised his chin, and flared his nostrils'}, {'start': '32002.958', 'end': '32007.200', 'text': 'at Hiou, exuding an air of arrogant'}, {'start': '32005.120', 'end': '32009.200', 'text': 'superiority. He blew the whistle hanging'}, {'start': '32007.200', 'end': '32011.200', 'text': 'around his neck, and in an instant, a'}, {'start': '32009.200', 'end': '32012.958', 'text': 'majestic and powerful bird soared out'}, {'start': '32011.200', 'end': '32014.798', 'text': 'from the forest. It was none other than'}, {'start': '32012.958', 'end': '32017.120', 'text': 'a Staptor, the final evolution of'}, {'start': '32014.798', 'end': '32018.718', 'text': "Sinoa's regional bird line. The Staptor"}, {'start': '32017.120', 'end': '32021.200', 'text': 'circled above the two of them, letting'}, {'start': '32018.718', 'end': '32023.920', 'text': 'out a sharp commanding cry. Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '32021.200', 'end': '32025.680', 'text': 'Cra stood tense, its body rigid, glaring'}, {'start': '32023.920', 'end': '32027.520', 'text': 'fiercely at the sky as it prepared to'}, {'start': '32025.680', 'end': '32029.520', 'text': 'activate its protective shield at any'}, {'start': '32027.520', 'end': '32031.280', 'text': 'moment. Hyen let out a light chuckle,'}, {'start': '32029.520', 'end': '32033.440', 'text': 'his eyes narrowing slightly as he stared'}, {'start': '32031.280', 'end': '32035.520', 'text': 'at Lacy with undisguised hostility.'}, {'start': '32033.440', 'end': '32037.440', 'text': 'After soothing the upset Eevee, he held'}, {'start': '32035.520', 'end': '32040.000', 'text': 'the warm and soft little creature in his'}, {'start': '32037.440', 'end': '32041.920', 'text': 'arms, ignored Lacy entirely, and walked'}, {'start': '32040.000', 'end': '32044.080', 'text': 'straight out of the forest. Behind him,'}, {'start': '32041.920', 'end': '32046.160', 'text': 'Lacy called out, "Hey, what are you?"'}, {'start': '32044.080', 'end': '32048.398', 'text': "But Hyen didn't look back, continuing on"}, {'start': '32046.160', 'end': '32050.160', 'text': 'his way without a word. Lacy exhaled in'}, {'start': '32048.398', 'end': '32052.318', 'text': 'relief, thoughts racing through his'}, {'start': '32050.160', 'end': '32054.160', 'text': 'mind. He recalled helping officer Jun'}, {'start': '32052.318', 'end': '32056.160', 'text': 'Sha clean up members of a dismantled'}, {'start': '32054.160', 'end': '32057.920', 'text': 'black market organization before. In'}, {'start': '32056.160', 'end': '32060.160', 'text': 'that fleeting moment, he had sensed a'}, {'start': '32057.920', 'end': '32062.000', 'text': 'dangerous fugitive-like aura emanating'}, {'start': '32060.160', 'end': '32064.080', 'text': 'from Hyen. Though he tried to dismiss'}, {'start': '32062.000', 'end': '32066.478', 'text': 'the idea, his voice grew quieter and'}, {'start': '32064.080', 'end': '32068.398', 'text': 'less confident. His Straptor and Drapion'}, {'start': '32066.478', 'end': '32070.398', 'text': 'exchanged puzzled glances, further'}, {'start': '32068.398', 'end': '32072.240', 'text': 'adding to his discomfort. To mask his'}, {'start': '32070.398', 'end': '32074.240', 'text': 'unease, Lacy quickly changed the'}, {'start': '32072.240', 'end': '32075.920', 'text': "subject. Let's move on. We're almost at"}, {'start': '32074.240', 'end': '32077.760', 'text': 'Luine Town. They have a battle club'}, {'start': '32075.920', 'end': '32080.318', 'text': 'there, just like the one in Kina City.'}, {'start': '32077.760', 'end': '32082.398', 'text': 'Itll be a great place to train Drapion.'}, {'start': '32080.318', 'end': '32084.398', 'text': 'He spoke with famed confidence, mounted'}, {'start': '32082.398', 'end': '32086.558', 'text': 'his Straptor, and commanded it to fly'}, {'start': '32084.398', 'end': '32088.318', 'text': 'toward Luine Town. You little Eevee,'}, {'start': '32086.558', 'end': '32090.478', 'text': "sneaking off while I wasn't looking."}, {'start': '32088.318', 'end': '32091.920', 'text': 'Hyen scolded, grabbing the EV by the'}, {'start': '32090.478', 'end': '32094.000', 'text': 'scruff, and holding it up in front of'}, {'start': '32091.920', 'end': '32096.000', 'text': 'him. The little Eevee waved its tiny'}, {'start': '32094.000', 'end': '32097.680', 'text': 'paws in the air, looking pitiful as it'}, {'start': '32096.000', 'end': '32099.040', 'text': 'tried to reach out to Hyen. Though the'}, {'start': '32097.680', 'end': '32101.280', 'text': 'distance made the attempt rather'}, {'start': '32099.040', 'end': '32103.040', 'text': 'comical. The entire way back, Hyen'}, {'start': '32101.280', 'end': '32105.040', 'text': "reprimanded Eevee. It wasn't out of"}, {'start': '32103.040', 'end': '32107.120', 'text': 'cruelty. As a trainer with a strong need'}, {'start': '32105.040', 'end': '32109.120', 'text': "for control, Hyen couldn't tolerate his"}, {'start': '32107.120', 'end': '32110.958', 'text': 'Pokemon disobeying him. It made him feel'}, {'start': '32109.120', 'end': '32112.718', 'text': 'as though he was losing his grip. Though'}, {'start': '32110.958', 'end': '32114.240', 'text': 'he acknowledged his selfishness, he'}, {'start': '32112.718', 'end': '32116.318', 'text': 'wrestled with conflicting desires,'}, {'start': '32114.240', 'end': '32118.398', 'text': 'wanting his Pokémon to fully obey him'}, {'start': '32116.318', 'end': '32120.240', 'text': 'and be his possessions, yet not wanting'}, {'start': '32118.398', 'end': '32122.718', 'text': 'them to lose their individuality and'}, {'start': '32120.240', 'end': '32124.798', 'text': 'become soulless machines. Finally, after'}, {'start': '32122.718', 'end': '32126.798', 'text': 'Eevee repeatedly promised not to do it'}, {'start': '32124.798', 'end': '32128.958', 'text': 'again, Hyen reluctantly forgave it.'}, {'start': '32126.798', 'end': '32131.120', 'text': 'Unable to resist its pitiful expression,'}, {'start': '32128.958', 'end': '32133.360', 'text': '"Eveie," the little Pokémon clung to'}, {'start': '32131.120', 'end': '32135.040', 'text': "Hyen's arm with its fluffy paws, its"}, {'start': '32133.360', 'end': '32137.440', 'text': 'soft cheek rubbing against his delicate'}, {'start': '32135.040', 'end': '32139.680', 'text': 'face. "All right, all right, enough with'}, {'start': '32137.440', 'end': '32141.360', 'text': 'the affection," Hyen said, his voice'}, {'start': '32139.680', 'end': '32143.680', 'text': 'softening. "I\'ll make you a little treat'}, {'start': '32141.360', 'end': '32145.360', 'text': 'when we get back." He placed Eevee on'}, {'start': '32143.680', 'end': '32147.200', 'text': 'his shoulder, packed up the tent, and'}, {'start': '32145.360', 'end': '32149.280', 'text': 'headed toward the Pokémon Center in Luin'}, {'start': '32147.200', 'end': '32150.798', 'text': 'Town. Over the next two weeks, Hyen'}, {'start': '32149.280', 'end': '32152.718', 'text': 'developed a routine of traveling between'}, {'start': '32150.798', 'end': '32154.878', 'text': 'the Pokemon Center and the outskirts of'}, {'start': '32152.718', 'end': '32156.558', 'text': 'Luin Town. His daily schedule consisted'}, {'start': '32154.878', 'end': '32158.398', 'text': 'of training in the morning and returning'}, {'start': '32156.558', 'end': '32160.638', 'text': 'to the center by evening. The progress'}, {'start': '32158.398', 'end': '32162.240', 'text': 'his Pokémon made was remarkable. Eevee'}, {'start': '32160.638', 'end': '32163.680', 'text': 'successfully reached level 20 and'}, {'start': '32162.240', 'end': '32165.760', 'text': 'learned a new move that could cure'}, {'start': '32163.680', 'end': '32168.000', 'text': 'itself of paralysis, poisoning, and'}, {'start': '32165.760', 'end': '32169.520', 'text': 'burns. This useful support skill had'}, {'start': '32168.000', 'end': '32171.600', 'text': 'great synergy with the synchroniz'}, {'start': '32169.520', 'end': '32174.000', 'text': 'ability it would gain upon evolving into'}, {'start': '32171.600', 'end': '32176.398', 'text': 'Umbreon, making it a versatile defensive'}, {'start': '32174.000', 'end': '32178.798', 'text': 'Pokémon. Meanwhile, Merro mastered one'}, {'start': '32176.398', 'end': '32180.478', 'text': 'of its inherited moves, drill pec, which'}, {'start': '32178.798', 'end': '32182.558', 'text': 'involved spinning and delivering a'}, {'start': '32180.478', 'end': '32184.160', 'text': 'powerful piercing attack. To counteract'}, {'start': '32182.558', 'end': '32186.478', 'text': 'the dizziness caused by the spinning'}, {'start': '32184.160', 'end': '32188.240', 'text': "motion, Hyen focused heavily on Merro's"}, {'start': '32186.478', 'end': '32190.160', 'text': 'balance training. The drill marks on the'}, {'start': '32188.240', 'end': '32192.398', 'text': 'trees in the area testified to its hard'}, {'start': '32190.160', 'end': '32194.318', 'text': 'work, and it had reached level 18. Such'}, {'start': '32192.398', 'end': '32196.318', 'text': 'rapid progress was largely thanks to the'}, {'start': '32194.318', 'end': '32198.638', 'text': 'dark type poke blocks Hyen had prepared'}, {'start': '32196.318', 'end': '32200.240', 'text': 'in abundance. Additionally, Merro was'}, {'start': '32198.638', 'end': '32202.398', 'text': 'beginning to show proficiency in its'}, {'start': '32200.240', 'end': '32204.240', 'text': 'other inherited move, sucker punch.'}, {'start': '32202.398', 'end': '32206.798', 'text': "Sharpau's training remained focused on"}, {'start': '32204.240', 'end': '32208.878', 'text': 'three key areas: overall proficiency,'}, {'start': '32206.798', 'end': '32211.120', 'text': 'mastery of bite-based moves, and control'}, {'start': '32208.878', 'end': '32213.200', 'text': 'over its speed boost ability. Hyen had'}, {'start': '32211.120', 'end': '32215.040', 'text': 'long envisioned Sharpedo as a formidable'}, {'start': '32213.200', 'end': '32217.120', 'text': 'underwater predator capable of darting'}, {'start': '32215.040', 'end': '32218.878', 'text': 'through the ocean like an assassin. Its'}, {'start': '32217.120', 'end': '32220.878', 'text': 'speed boost ability would make it a fast'}, {'start': '32218.878', 'end': '32222.398', 'text': 'and reliable aquatic mount, gliding'}, {'start': '32220.878', 'end': '32224.318', 'text': 'through the water like a speedboat'}, {'start': '32222.398', 'end': '32226.398', 'text': 'powered by jet-like propulsion. The most'}, {'start': '32224.318', 'end': '32228.398', 'text': 'demanding training, however, fell to'}, {'start': '32226.398', 'end': '32230.160', 'text': 'Cra, which had to practice dragon dance'}, {'start': '32228.398', 'end': '32232.318', 'text': 'and rain dance while also mastering the'}, {'start': '32230.160', 'end': '32234.160', 'text': 'move protect. Hyen made a mental note to'}, {'start': '32232.318', 'end': '32236.398', 'text': 'prepare an extra meal for Cradon that'}, {'start': '32234.160', 'end': '32238.080', 'text': 'evening to reward its hard work. As Hyen'}, {'start': '32236.398', 'end': '32239.600', 'text': 'approached the Pokémon Center, he looked'}, {'start': '32238.080', 'end': '32241.680', 'text': 'at it with determination and stepped'}, {'start': '32239.600', 'end': '32243.760', 'text': 'inside. As soon as Hiu entered the lobby'}, {'start': '32241.680', 'end': '32245.440', 'text': 'of the Pokémon Center, he noticed a few'}, {'start': '32243.760', 'end': '32247.600', 'text': 'scattered groups of people engaged in'}, {'start': '32245.440', 'end': '32249.440', 'text': 'hushed conversations. Most trainers who'}, {'start': '32247.600', 'end': '32251.520', 'text': 'came to explore the wilderness chose to'}, {'start': '32249.440', 'end': '32253.840', 'text': 'travel in groups as venturing into the'}, {'start': '32251.520', 'end': '32255.920', 'text': 'unknown carried countless dangers. Only'}, {'start': '32253.840', 'end': '32257.680', 'text': 'a handful of skilled trainers proficient'}, {'start': '32255.920', 'end': '32259.120', 'text': 'in survival techniques could make it'}, {'start': '32257.680', 'end': '32261.280', 'text': 'back to the Pokémon Center before'}, {'start': '32259.120', 'end': '32263.040', 'text': 'nightfall. Hey. Yes. Arrival caused no'}, {'start': '32261.280', 'end': '32264.878', 'text': 'stir. He quietly arranged for his'}, {'start': '32263.040', 'end': '32266.718', 'text': 'Pokemon to be treated and then settled'}, {'start': '32264.878', 'end': '32268.398', 'text': 'into a corner of the lobby, waiting'}, {'start': '32266.718', 'end': '32270.160', 'text': "silently. Have you heard? There's"}, {'start': '32268.398', 'end': '32271.840', 'text': 'another trainer with a 10- win streak at'}, {'start': '32270.160', 'end': '32274.240', 'text': 'the battle club. An ordinary looking'}, {'start': '32271.840', 'end': '32276.240', 'text': "trainer said excitedly. Really? Didn't a"}, {'start': '32274.240', 'end': '32278.240', 'text': 'trainer named Hey Tion achieve a 10- win'}, {'start': '32276.240', 'end': '32280.160', 'text': 'streak just half a month ago? Another'}, {'start': '32278.240', 'end': '32282.718', 'text': "trainer responded puzzled. I'm not"}, {'start': '32280.160', 'end': '32284.958', 'text': 'lying. Apparently, this person like Hey'}, {'start': '32282.718', 'end': '32287.440', 'text': 'Tion, managed to win 10 matches in one'}, {'start': '32284.958', 'end': '32289.520', 'text': 'day using just a drape to defeat several'}, {'start': '32287.440', 'end': '32291.440', 'text': 'trainers with seven or eight consecutive'}, {'start': '32289.520', 'end': '32293.120', 'text': 'wins. The first trainer continued,'}, {'start': '32291.440', 'end': '32294.718', 'text': '"That\'s right. I heard they dominated'}, {'start': '32293.120', 'end': '32297.120', 'text': "the beginner's arena. But what kind of"}, {'start': '32294.718', 'end': '32298.318', 'text': "Pokémon is Drapian? I'm not too sure it"}, {'start': '32297.120', 'end': '32300.318', 'text': "doesn't seem to be from the Hoen"}, {'start': '32298.318', 'end': '32302.318', 'text': 'region." Another chimed in. Sitting at a'}, {'start': '32300.318', 'end': '32304.160', 'text': 'nearby table, hey, you quietly listened'}, {'start': '32302.318', 'end': '32306.318', 'text': 'to their conversation. A sudden thought'}, {'start': '32304.160', 'end': '32307.760', 'text': 'crossed his mind as he remembered Laci'}, {'start': '32306.318', 'end': '32310.080', 'text': 'whom he had encountered half a month'}, {'start': '32307.760', 'end': '32311.760', 'text': 'ago. At that moment, his Pokedex buzzed'}, {'start': '32310.080', 'end': '32313.600', 'text': 'with a message from the Battle Club. Hey'}, {'start': '32311.760', 'end': '32314.798', 'text': 'Tion, the Battle Club has matched you'}, {'start': '32313.600', 'end': '32316.718', 'text': 'with an opponent for the arena'}, {'start': '32314.798', 'end': '32318.318', 'text': 'competition. Would you like to register?'}, {'start': '32316.718', 'end': '32320.240', 'text': 'Based on the information he had gathered'}, {'start': '32318.318', 'end': '32321.920', 'text': 'in records online, it was rare for the'}, {'start': '32320.240', 'end': '32323.600', 'text': 'battle club to see a trainer with a 10-'}, {'start': '32321.920', 'end': '32325.840', 'text': 'win streak. Typically, only one would'}, {'start': '32323.600', 'end': '32327.200', 'text': 'emerge every 6 months. Missing this'}, {'start': '32325.840', 'end': '32329.120', 'text': 'opportunity would mean waiting for'}, {'start': '32327.200', 'end': '32330.958', 'text': 'another half a year, something you'}, {'start': '32329.120', 'end': '32333.040', 'text': "couldn't afford. His travel plans were"}, {'start': '32330.958', 'end': '32334.958', 'text': 'already set, and returning to Greenfield'}, {'start': '32333.040', 'end': '32337.120', 'text': 'Town for a competition 6 months later'}, {'start': '32334.958', 'end': '32339.120', 'text': 'would disrupt his schedule. Besides, he'}, {'start': '32337.120', 'end': '32341.200', 'text': "still felt irritated by Lasis's arrogant"}, {'start': '32339.120', 'end': '32343.680', 'text': 'demeanor. Resolute. Hey, you quickly'}, {'start': '32341.200', 'end': '32345.360', 'text': 'typed and sent the word register. Almost'}, {'start': '32343.680', 'end': '32346.958', 'text': 'instantly, the club replied with the'}, {'start': '32345.360', 'end': '32348.878', 'text': "competition's schedule and specific"}, {'start': '32346.958', 'end': '32350.558', 'text': 'rules. The match was set for half a'}, {'start': '32348.878', 'end': '32352.718', 'text': 'month later. Clearly, the club intended'}, {'start': '32350.558', 'end': '32354.798', 'text': 'to use this time to generate hype.'}, {'start': '32352.718', 'end': '32356.558', 'text': 'However, Laci had requested to upgrade'}, {'start': '32354.798', 'end': '32358.878', 'text': 'to the intermediate arena, which meant'}, {'start': '32356.558', 'end': '32361.120', 'text': 'the level cap for Pokémon was set at 40.'}, {'start': '32358.878', 'end': '32363.440', 'text': 'Once again, Hi was struck by Lay Sis'}, {'start': '32361.120', 'end': '32365.200', 'text': 'audacity. Voluntarily raising the arena'}, {'start': '32363.440', 'end': '32366.718', 'text': 'level undoubtedly increased the'}, {'start': '32365.200', 'end': '32368.718', 'text': "challenge. It looks like he'll have to"}, {'start': '32366.718', 'end': '32370.558', 'text': 'rely on Cradon for this match. After'}, {'start': '32368.718', 'end': '32372.638', 'text': 'all, this concerns the rare ability'}, {'start': '32370.558', 'end': '32374.558', 'text': 'capsule, Heyu thought to himself. He'}, {'start': '32372.638', 'end': '32376.240', 'text': 'then headed to the Pokemon shop. As the'}, {'start': '32374.558', 'end': '32377.840', 'text': 'only shop in Greenfield Town, it was'}, {'start': '32376.240', 'end': '32379.520', 'text': 'bustling with trainers restocking'}, {'start': '32377.840', 'end': '32381.360', 'text': 'supplies like poke balls and healing'}, {'start': '32379.520', 'end': '32383.120', 'text': 'sprays. Hey, you made his way directly'}, {'start': '32381.360', 'end': '32385.360', 'text': 'to the section with technical machines'}, {'start': '32383.120', 'end': '32387.120', 'text': 'TMs preparing for the upcoming battle.'}, {'start': '32385.360', 'end': '32388.958', 'text': 'Over the past 2 weeks, he had gathered'}, {'start': '32387.120', 'end': '32390.878', 'text': 'some intel on Laci and learned that his'}, {'start': '32388.958', 'end': '32392.958', 'text': 'opponent had used a drapion to achieve a'}, {'start': '32390.878', 'end': '32394.638', 'text': "10- win streak in the beginner's arena."}, {'start': '32392.958', 'end': '32396.638', 'text': "While Laci hadn't revealed information"}, {'start': '32394.638', 'end': '32398.878', 'text': 'about his other Pokemon, Heyu recalled'}, {'start': '32396.638', 'end': '32401.040', 'text': 'seeing Laci in the forest and knew for'}, {'start': '32398.878', 'end': '32402.958', 'text': 'certain he had a Staptor as well. It was'}, {'start': '32401.040', 'end': '32405.200', 'text': "clear that expanding Cradon's move pool"}, {'start': '32402.958', 'end': '32406.958', 'text': 'was an urgent priority. Heyu silently'}, {'start': '32405.200', 'end': '32408.478', 'text': 'contemplated his strategy, readying'}, {'start': '32406.958', 'end': '32410.160', 'text': 'himself for the challenge ahead.'}, {'start': '32408.478', 'end': '32412.240', 'text': 'Standing at the counter of the Pedalberg'}, {'start': '32410.160', 'end': '32414.558', 'text': 'gym, Heyu contemplated the upcoming'}, {'start': '32412.240', 'end': '32416.318', 'text': 'arena battle. His croant currently only'}, {'start': '32414.558', 'end': '32418.080', 'text': 'possessed dark and water type attack'}, {'start': '32416.318', 'end': '32420.160', 'text': 'capabilities which made its offensive'}, {'start': '32418.080', 'end': '32422.240', 'text': 'range quite limited especially against'}, {'start': '32420.160', 'end': '32424.318', 'text': 'ragi straptor which had flying and'}, {'start': '32422.240', 'end': '32426.398', 'text': 'normal attributes. Heyu decided it was'}, {'start': '32424.318', 'end': '32429.120', 'text': 'time to expand the skill sets of all his'}, {'start': '32426.398', 'end': '32431.040', 'text': 'Pokémon. Now with his wealth exceeding 3'}, {'start': '32429.120', 'end': '32432.558', 'text': 'million alliance coins, he had amassed a'}, {'start': '32431.040', 'end': '32434.558', 'text': 'fortune not only from the generous'}, {'start': '32432.558', 'end': '32436.398', 'text': 'rewards of Pedalberg Gym, but also from'}, {'start': '32434.558', 'end': '32438.398', 'text': 'successful bets in the Battle Club and'}, {'start': '32436.398', 'end': '32440.478', 'text': 'his personal savings. Not to mention the'}, {'start': '32438.398', 'end': '32442.558', 'text': 'dark stone worth tens of thousands, a'}, {'start': '32440.478', 'end': '32444.478', 'text': 'large stockpile of energy cubes and the'}, {'start': '32442.558', 'end': '32446.318', 'text': 'earth vein stone milk valued at millions'}, {'start': '32444.478', 'end': '32448.798', 'text': 'in his possession. On the counter,'}, {'start': '32446.318', 'end': '32450.798', 'text': "Heyu's eyes were drawn to a TM disc, and"}, {'start': '32448.798', 'end': '32452.798', 'text': 'his face lit up with delight. The disc'}, {'start': '32450.798', 'end': '32454.878', 'text': 'contained the move Hidden Power, a skill'}, {'start': '32452.798', 'end': '32456.958', 'text': 'that nearly all Pokémon could learn and'}, {'start': '32454.878', 'end': '32458.718', 'text': 'was second only to protect and rarity.'}, {'start': '32456.958', 'end': '32461.040', 'text': 'The unique aspect of Hidden Power was'}, {'start': '32458.718', 'end': '32462.718', 'text': 'its ability to randomly adopt one of 18'}, {'start': '32461.040', 'end': '32464.558', 'text': 'types as its attack attribute,'}, {'start': '32462.718', 'end': '32466.638', 'text': "significantly broadening a Pokémon's"}, {'start': '32464.558', 'end': '32468.398', 'text': 'offensive versatility. For instance, a'}, {'start': '32466.638', 'end': '32469.920', 'text': 'bug type Pokemon could potentially learn'}, {'start': '32468.398', 'end': '32471.680', 'text': 'a firet type attack through hidden'}, {'start': '32469.920', 'end': '32473.360', 'text': 'power, while a firet type Pokemon might'}, {'start': '32471.680', 'end': '32475.680', 'text': 'gain access to a water type hidden'}, {'start': '32473.360', 'end': '32477.840', 'text': 'power. Without hesitation, Heyu spent'}, {'start': '32475.680', 'end': '32480.160', 'text': '400,000 alliance coins to purchase this'}, {'start': '32477.840', 'end': '32481.360', 'text': 'rare TM on the spot. He then inquired'}, {'start': '32480.160', 'end': '32483.360', 'text': 'with the staff if there were any'}, {'start': '32481.360', 'end': '32485.680', 'text': 'additional hidden power discs available,'}, {'start': '32483.360', 'end': '32487.520', 'text': 'only to be met with a disappointing no.'}, {'start': '32485.680', 'end': '32489.840', 'text': 'While slightly let down, he considered'}, {'start': '32487.520', 'end': '32491.680', 'text': 'himself lucky to have secured even one.'}, {'start': '32489.840', 'end': '32493.680', 'text': 'Following this, Hiu purchased a rock'}, {'start': '32491.680', 'end': '32495.440', 'text': 'slide TM and a brick break TM for'}, {'start': '32493.680', 'end': '32497.120', 'text': 'Cradon, which were rock and fighting'}, {'start': '32495.440', 'end': '32499.040', 'text': 'type moves, respectively. These would'}, {'start': '32497.120', 'end': '32502.040', 'text': "significantly expand Cradon's offensive"}, {'start': '32499.040', 'end': '32505.040', 'text': 'range. Despite their steep prices, 180'}, {'start': '32502.040', 'end': '32507.120', 'text': '000, and 250,000 alliance coins,'}, {'start': '32505.040', 'end': '32509.600', 'text': "respectively, Hiu didn't hesitate. After"}, {'start': '32507.120', 'end': '32511.360', 'text': 'spending a total of 830,000 alliance'}, {'start': '32509.600', 'end': '32513.280', 'text': 'coins, Hiu naturally hoped for some'}, {'start': '32511.360', 'end': '32515.200', 'text': 'discounts. With his level two alliance'}, {'start': '32513.280', 'end': '32517.280', 'text': 'privileges, he received a 10 discount at'}, {'start': '32515.200', 'end': '32519.120', 'text': 'the Alliance certified Pokémon store.'}, {'start': '32517.280', 'end': '32520.798', 'text': 'Taking advantage of the reduced prices,'}, {'start': '32519.120', 'end': '32522.638', 'text': 'Heyu decided to stock up rather than'}, {'start': '32520.798', 'end': '32524.558', 'text': 'risk relying on the black market where'}, {'start': '32522.638', 'end': '32526.558', 'text': 'TMs were often overpriced and'}, {'start': '32524.558', 'end': '32529.200', 'text': 'unreliable. He purchased four double'}, {'start': '32526.558', 'end': '32532.478', 'text': 'team TMs for a total of 400,000 alliance'}, {'start': '32529.200', 'end': '32534.798', 'text': 'coins discounted to 360,000. Then he'}, {'start': '32532.478', 'end': '32538.398', 'text': 'bought a shadow ball TM for his EV which'}, {'start': '32534.798', 'end': '32540.398', 'text': 'cost 250,000 but was reduced to 225,000'}, {'start': '32538.398', 'end': '32542.160', 'text': "after the discount. Heyu's extravagant"}, {'start': '32540.398', 'end': '32544.558', 'text': 'spending drew astonished looks from the'}, {'start': '32542.160', 'end': '32546.160', 'text': 'staff and other trainers. However, in an'}, {'start': '32544.558', 'end': '32548.240', 'text': 'alliance certified store where most'}, {'start': '32546.160', 'end': '32550.718', 'text': 'patrons were legitimate trainers, Heyu'}, {'start': '32548.240', 'end': '32552.160', 'text': 'felt no need to hold back. Excuse me.'}, {'start': '32550.718', 'end': '32554.478', 'text': "I'd like to rent your skill learning"}, {'start': '32552.160', 'end': '32556.558', 'text': 'machine. Heyu requested directly. The'}, {'start': '32554.478', 'end': '32558.718', 'text': 'staff member in a green uniform smiled'}, {'start': '32556.558', 'end': '32560.718', 'text': 'warmly and replied, "You are one of our'}, {'start': '32558.718', 'end': '32562.478', 'text': 'most valued customers. You may use the'}, {'start': '32560.718', 'end': '32564.478', 'text': 'machine for free." Hey returned the'}, {'start': '32562.478', 'end': '32566.638', 'text': 'smile with a polite nod and began using'}, {'start': '32564.478', 'end': '32568.558', 'text': 'all the TMs he had just purchased. The'}, {'start': '32566.638', 'end': '32570.558', 'text': 'entire process went smoothly as the'}, {'start': '32568.558', 'end': '32572.318', 'text': 'alliance produced TMs proved to be'}, {'start': '32570.558', 'end': '32574.080', 'text': 'reliable. When the results appeared on'}, {'start': '32572.318', 'end': '32576.398', 'text': 'the machine, a flicker of excitement'}, {'start': '32574.080', 'end': '32578.240', 'text': "crossed Hey's face. Hidden power turned"}, {'start': '32576.398', 'end': '32580.240', 'text': 'out to be firet type. The purpose of'}, {'start': '32578.240', 'end': '32582.398', 'text': 'skill discs is to directly implant the'}, {'start': '32580.240', 'end': '32584.638', 'text': "method of using a skill into a Pokémon's"}, {'start': '32582.398', 'end': '32586.398', 'text': 'mind. Therefore, as long as the Pokémon'}, {'start': '32584.638', 'end': '32588.718', 'text': 'can learn the skill, it can utilize the'}, {'start': '32586.398', 'end': '32590.958', 'text': 'skill disc. However, skill discs are'}, {'start': '32588.718', 'end': '32593.520', 'text': 'single-use items. Once used, they become'}, {'start': '32590.958', 'end': '32594.958', 'text': 'obsolete and cannot be reused. As Heyu'}, {'start': '32593.520', 'end': '32596.798', 'text': 'walked out of the Pokémon store and'}, {'start': '32594.958', 'end': '32598.718', 'text': 'headed back to the Pokémon Center, he'}, {'start': '32596.798', 'end': '32600.398', 'text': 'cautiously observed his surroundings.'}, {'start': '32598.718', 'end': '32602.638', 'text': 'After confirming that no one was tailing'}, {'start': '32600.398', 'end': '32604.398', 'text': 'him, he felt a sense of relief. After'}, {'start': '32602.638', 'end': '32606.240', 'text': "all, in the black market, it wasn't"}, {'start': '32604.398', 'end': '32607.840', 'text': 'uncommon to have seven or eight groups'}, {'start': '32606.240', 'end': '32610.080', 'text': 'of people following you. Back at the'}, {'start': '32607.840', 'end': '32611.920', 'text': 'Pokemon Center, Heyu began drafting a'}, {'start': '32610.080', 'end': '32613.920', 'text': 'training plan for the next 2 weeks with'}, {'start': '32611.920', 'end': '32615.680', 'text': 'a clear focus on skill improvement. In'}, {'start': '32613.920', 'end': '32617.680', 'text': 'the short term, the only way to enhance'}, {'start': '32615.680', 'end': '32619.280', 'text': 'strength was by learning new skills. He'}, {'start': '32617.680', 'end': '32621.680', 'text': 'recalled another notable establishment'}, {'start': '32619.280', 'end': '32623.440', 'text': 'in Greenfield Town, or rather a notable'}, {'start': '32621.680', 'end': '32624.958', 'text': 'profession skill instructors. In the'}, {'start': '32623.440', 'end': '32626.718', 'text': 'Pokemon world, there are various'}, {'start': '32624.958', 'end': '32628.638', 'text': 'professions beyond the basic trainers'}, {'start': '32626.718', 'end': '32630.878', 'text': 'and breeders, including the rare and'}, {'start': '32628.638', 'end': '32632.878', 'text': 'mysterious alchemists and item crafters.'}, {'start': '32630.878', 'end': '32634.798', 'text': 'Among them, skill instructors stand out.'}, {'start': '32632.878', 'end': '32636.638', 'text': 'Although their Pokémon are usually not'}, {'start': '32634.798', 'end': '32638.558', 'text': 'very powerful, these instructors are'}, {'start': '32636.638', 'end': '32640.080', 'text': 'proficient in multiple types of skills'}, {'start': '32638.558', 'end': '32642.000', 'text': 'and possess exceptional teaching'}, {'start': '32640.080', 'end': '32644.240', 'text': 'abilities, giving rise to this unique'}, {'start': '32642.000', 'end': '32645.920', 'text': 'profession. The next day, hey arrived at'}, {'start': '32644.240', 'end': '32647.840', 'text': 'the southwestern corner of Greenfield'}, {'start': '32645.920', 'end': '32649.600', 'text': 'Town, where a massive oval-shaped'}, {'start': '32647.840', 'end': '32652.000', 'text': 'building stood, topped with a large'}, {'start': '32649.600', 'end': '32653.680', 'text': 'spherical structure. In Greenfield Town,'}, {'start': '32652.000', 'end': '32655.280', 'text': 'this building was second in prominence'}, {'start': '32653.680', 'end': '32657.280', 'text': 'only to the Pokemon Center and the'}, {'start': '32655.280', 'end': '32659.040', 'text': 'Battle Club. Upon entering, he was'}, {'start': '32657.280', 'end': '32660.878', 'text': 'warmly greeted by a staff member.'}, {'start': '32659.040', 'end': '32662.398', 'text': '"Hello, welcome. Are you here to find a'}, {'start': '32660.878', 'end': '32664.318', 'text': 'skill instructor for your Pokémon?"'}, {'start': '32662.398', 'end': '32666.318', 'text': 'asked a man wearing glasses and a'}, {'start': '32664.318', 'end': '32668.000', 'text': 'uniform. "Hey, you nodded silently and'}, {'start': '32666.318', 'end': '32669.440', 'text': 'explained his purpose. I need to find a'}, {'start': '32668.000', 'end': '32671.680', 'text': 'skill instructor who can teach rock'}, {'start': '32669.440', 'end': '32673.520', 'text': 'slide and double team." The Cradon had'}, {'start': '32671.680', 'end': '32675.440', 'text': 'several skills to train, including'}, {'start': '32673.520', 'end': '32677.520', 'text': 'dragon dance and rain dance, as well as'}, {'start': '32675.440', 'end': '32679.520', 'text': 'the newly introduced rock slide, double'}, {'start': '32677.520', 'end': '32681.200', 'text': 'team, and brick break. However,'}, {'start': '32679.520', 'end': '32682.798', 'text': 'priorities had to be set aiming for too'}, {'start': '32681.200', 'end': '32684.718', 'text': 'much often resulted in achieving'}, {'start': '32682.798', 'end': '32686.798', 'text': 'nothing. Heyu decided to prioritize'}, {'start': '32684.718', 'end': '32688.798', 'text': 'teaching croant rock slide as it would'}, {'start': '32686.798', 'end': '32690.080', 'text': 'be highly effective against straptor.'}, {'start': '32688.798', 'end': '32691.680', 'text': 'After understanding highest'}, {'start': '32690.080', 'end': '32693.360', 'text': 'requirements, the staff member quickly'}, {'start': '32691.680', 'end': '32695.840', 'text': 'relayed the information via a'}, {'start': '32693.360', 'end': '32697.840', 'text': 'walkie-talkie. Shortly after, an elderly'}, {'start': '32695.840', 'end': '32699.600', 'text': 'man wearing a colorful vest and leaning'}, {'start': '32697.840', 'end': '32701.440', 'text': 'on a cane approached. He appeared'}, {'start': '32699.600', 'end': '32703.520', 'text': 'spirited, accompanied by a mole-like'}, {'start': '32701.440', 'end': '32705.360', 'text': 'Pokémon with a sharp shark fin-like'}, {'start': '32703.520', 'end': '32707.600', 'text': 'steel crest on its head and drill-like'}, {'start': '32705.360', 'end': '32709.760', 'text': 'hands. Hey immediately recognized the'}, {'start': '32707.600', 'end': '32712.080', 'text': 'Pokemon Excadril, a unique Pokémon from'}, {'start': '32709.760', 'end': '32713.760', 'text': 'the Yova region. Excadril is commonly'}, {'start': '32712.080', 'end': '32715.920', 'text': 'found in underground tunnels and is'}, {'start': '32713.760', 'end': '32718.398', 'text': 'highly valued by construction teams. "Ho'}, {'start': '32715.920', 'end': '32720.398', 'text': 'ho ho, young man, is your Pokémon here'}, {'start': '32718.398', 'end': '32722.878', 'text': 'to learn Rock Slide?" the elderly man'}, {'start': '32720.398', 'end': '32724.878', 'text': 'asked with a kind smile. However, Heyu'}, {'start': '32722.878', 'end': '32726.958', 'text': 'remained cautious as his croant was'}, {'start': '32724.878', 'end': '32728.558', 'text': 'intently staring at the Excadril, its'}, {'start': '32726.958', 'end': '32730.318', 'text': 'expression wary. Hey, you could sense'}, {'start': '32728.558', 'end': '32732.398', 'text': 'that this Excadrill was incredibly'}, {'start': '32730.318', 'end': '32734.000', 'text': 'powerful, likely at least level 40 or'}, {'start': '32732.398', 'end': '32736.318', 'text': "higher. Otherwise, Cradon wouldn't"}, {'start': '32734.000', 'end': '32738.478', 'text': 'display such unease. This was, after'}, {'start': '32736.318', 'end': '32740.798', 'text': "all, a proper place under the alliance's"}, {'start': '32738.478', 'end': '32742.398', 'text': 'jurisdiction, no longer a gray or dark'}, {'start': '32740.798', 'end': '32744.318', 'text': 'area. So, hey, you felt somewhat at'}, {'start': '32742.398', 'end': '32746.398', 'text': 'ease. He knew his croant needed to learn'}, {'start': '32744.318', 'end': '32748.798', 'text': "the move's rock slide and double team."}, {'start': '32746.398', 'end': '32750.798', 'text': 'Politely, he asked, "Excuse me, are you'}, {'start': '32748.798', 'end': '32752.958', 'text': 'the move tutor?" The old man nodded with'}, {'start': '32750.798', 'end': '32754.798', 'text': 'a warm smile and gestured for Heyu to'}, {'start': '32752.958', 'end': '32756.798', 'text': 'follow him. Eventually, they arrived at'}, {'start': '32754.798', 'end': '32758.878', 'text': 'a spacious training room. The room had a'}, {'start': '32756.798', 'end': '32760.798', 'text': 'simple sandy environment. Hey, you scan'}, {'start': '32758.878', 'end': '32762.718', 'text': 'the area, ensuring there were no dangers'}, {'start': '32760.798', 'end': '32764.798', 'text': 'in the monitored corners before allowing'}, {'start': '32762.718', 'end': '32766.958', 'text': 'his croant to follow the excadril into'}, {'start': '32764.798', 'end': '32769.040', 'text': 'the room. Old friend, please teach this'}, {'start': '32766.958', 'end': '32770.800', 'text': 'little one the move rock slide," the old'}, {'start': '32769.040', 'end': '32773.278', 'text': 'man said, pointing his cane toward'}, {'start': '32770.800', 'end': '32775.200', 'text': 'Craott. Despite his advanced age, his'}, {'start': '32773.278', 'end': '32777.680', 'text': 'lively demeanor made it hard to believe'}, {'start': '32775.200', 'end': '32779.360', 'text': 'he was well past 70. Heyu observed for a'}, {'start': '32777.680', 'end': '32781.520', 'text': 'while and noticed the Excadrill was'}, {'start': '32779.360', 'end': '32783.520', 'text': 'indeed teaching Cra, which reassured him'}, {'start': '32781.520', 'end': '32784.800', 'text': 'as he stood aside to watch. Although he'}, {'start': '32783.520', 'end': '32786.480', 'text': "couldn't understand the Pokemon's"}, {'start': '32784.800', 'end': '32788.320', 'text': "language, he could hear Excadril's"}, {'start': '32786.480', 'end': '32790.320', 'text': 'chatter as it moved its drill-like claws'}, {'start': '32788.320', 'end': '32792.480', 'text': 'through the air. By channeling rocktype'}, {'start': '32790.320', 'end': '32794.480', 'text': 'energy, Excadrill summoned several large'}, {'start': '32792.480', 'end': '32796.398', 'text': 'boulders from thin air, which crashed'}, {'start': '32794.480', 'end': '32798.238', 'text': 'onto the ground. Cradant imitated'}, {'start': '32796.398', 'end': '32800.320', 'text': "Excadrill's movements, waving its"}, {'start': '32798.238', 'end': '32802.320', 'text': 'pincers in the air. It managed to gather'}, {'start': '32800.320', 'end': '32804.238', 'text': 'some grayish brown energy, forming a'}, {'start': '32802.320', 'end': '32805.598', 'text': 'small rock about the size of a fist.'}, {'start': '32804.238', 'end': '32807.278', 'text': "Compared to Excadrill's massive"}, {'start': '32805.598', 'end': '32809.200', 'text': 'boulders, the difference was like night'}, {'start': '32807.278', 'end': '32810.878', 'text': "and day. Hey, you couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '32809.200', 'end': '32812.398', 'text': 'a tinge of concern how much progress'}, {'start': '32810.878', 'end': '32814.800', 'text': 'could really be made in just half a'}, {'start': '32812.398', 'end': '32816.800', 'text': "month. Don't worry, young man. The old"}, {'start': '32814.800', 'end': '32818.640', 'text': 'man chuckled. Your cro aunt is already'}, {'start': '32816.800', 'end': '32820.480', 'text': 'very well trained. Arshu here has been'}, {'start': '32818.640', 'end': '32822.160', 'text': 'with me for decades. Over the years,'}, {'start': '32820.480', 'end': '32824.238', 'text': "I've taught not hundreds but thousands"}, {'start': '32822.160', 'end': '32826.558', 'text': 'of rookie trainers. The old man pulled'}, {'start': '32824.238', 'end': '32828.398', 'text': 'out his work ID and motion for Heyou to'}, {'start': '32826.558', 'end': '32830.800', 'text': 'look him up online. Hey, you smiled'}, {'start': '32828.398', 'end': '32832.398', 'text': 'politely but inwardly grumbled. 30,000'}, {'start': '32830.800', 'end': '32834.320', 'text': 'alliance credits for just two weeks.'}, {'start': '32832.398', 'end': '32835.918', 'text': 'This guy earns money faster than I did'}, {'start': '32834.320', 'end': '32838.078', 'text': 'as a teacher at the trainer school'}, {'start': '32835.918', 'end': '32839.758', 'text': 'before coming here. Hey, you had of'}, {'start': '32838.078', 'end': '32841.520', 'text': 'course researched move tutors and'}, {'start': '32839.758', 'end': '32843.918', 'text': 'learned that this old man was a renowned'}, {'start': '32841.520', 'end': '32846.160', 'text': 'expert, particularly in rock, ground,'}, {'start': '32843.918', 'end': '32847.520', 'text': 'and steel type moves. Decades ago, he'}, {'start': '32846.160', 'end': '32849.680', 'text': 'had won a championship in one of the'}, {'start': '32847.520', 'end': '32851.598', 'text': 'tournaments. Though now aged, his skills'}, {'start': '32849.680', 'end': '32853.278', 'text': 'remained as sharp as ever. It was said'}, {'start': '32851.598', 'end': '32854.800', 'text': 'he had been a prodigy in his youth.'}, {'start': '32853.278', 'end': '32856.558', 'text': 'These factors contributed to his'}, {'start': '32854.800', 'end': '32858.320', 'text': 'exorbitant fees, but as long as the'}, {'start': '32856.558', 'end': '32860.160', 'text': 'results were there, hey was more than'}, {'start': '32858.320', 'end': '32862.078', 'text': 'willing to pay. Online reviews of the'}, {'start': '32860.160', 'end': '32864.000', 'text': 'old man were overwhelmingly positive'}, {'start': '32862.078', 'end': '32866.000', 'text': 'with even Steven Stone, heir to the'}, {'start': '32864.000', 'end': '32867.840', 'text': 'Devon Corporation and future champion,'}, {'start': '32866.000', 'end': '32870.238', 'text': 'having sought his guidance, a tutor'}, {'start': '32867.840', 'end': '32872.160', 'text': 'endorsed by Champions. Therefore, Heyu'}, {'start': '32870.238', 'end': '32874.480', 'text': 'had no hesitation in hiring the old man'}, {'start': '32872.160', 'end': '32876.078', 'text': 'at a rate of 20,000 credits per day. Two'}, {'start': '32874.480', 'end': '32877.840', 'text': 'weeks passed in the blink of an eye.'}, {'start': '32876.078', 'end': '32879.680', 'text': 'During this time, Hiu focused on'}, {'start': '32877.840', 'end': '32881.438', 'text': 'learning about Pokémon care and training'}, {'start': '32879.680', 'end': '32883.122', 'text': 'while his Pokémon trained with the old'}, {'start': '32881.438', 'end': '32884.800', 'text': "man. Since the alliance's public"}, {'start': '32883.122', 'end': '32886.398', 'text': 'facilities were free from the chaos of'}, {'start': '32884.800', 'end': '32888.480', 'text': 'the darker regions and hey you could'}, {'start': '32886.398', 'end': '32890.558', 'text': 'monitor the training room at any time.'}, {'start': '32888.480', 'end': '32892.878', 'text': 'He felt at ease leaving Cradon under the'}, {'start': '32890.558', 'end': '32895.278', 'text': "old man's guidance. Cradant use rock"}, {'start': '32892.878', 'end': '32897.520', 'text': 'slide. Hey you commanded. Cradon stomped'}, {'start': '32895.278', 'end': '32899.520', 'text': 'its feet and waved its pincers instantly'}, {'start': '32897.520', 'end': '32901.438', 'text': 'summoning several head-sized rocks into'}, {'start': '32899.520', 'end': '32903.360', 'text': 'the air. At his signal, the rocks'}, {'start': '32901.438', 'end': '32904.558', 'text': 'crashed down onto the ground. Hey you'}, {'start': '32903.360', 'end': '32906.398', 'text': 'watched the massive stones with'}, {'start': '32904.558', 'end': '32908.238', 'text': 'satisfaction, feeling that the money had'}, {'start': '32906.398', 'end': '32910.160', 'text': 'been well spent. In just two short'}, {'start': '32908.238', 'end': '32912.160', 'text': 'weeks, Kraon had mastered the move to'}, {'start': '32910.160', 'end': '32914.238', 'text': 'such an impressive level. The old man'}, {'start': '32912.160', 'end': '32917.040', 'text': 'truly deserved his reputation as a gold'}, {'start': '32914.238', 'end': '32918.960', 'text': 'standard tutor again. Use Rocklide. Hey,'}, {'start': '32917.040', 'end': '32920.960', 'text': 'you brimming with excitement, directed'}, {'start': '32918.960', 'end': '32923.122', 'text': 'Cradon to unleash the move once more on'}, {'start': '32920.960', 'end': '32925.278', 'text': 'the training field. Ironclaw Crawfish,'}, {'start': '32923.122', 'end': '32926.718', 'text': "let's go. Get ready for battle. Hey, you"}, {'start': '32925.278', 'end': '32928.480', 'text': 'strode out of the training field,'}, {'start': '32926.718', 'end': '32930.800', 'text': 'heading toward the battle club. Along'}, {'start': '32928.480', 'end': '32933.040', 'text': 'the way, he encountered many others who,'}, {'start': '32930.800', 'end': '32934.718', 'text': 'like him, had come to compete. Over the'}, {'start': '32933.040', 'end': '32936.800', 'text': 'past two weeks, the buzz around this'}, {'start': '32934.718', 'end': '32938.640', 'text': 'arena showdown with a prize of a rare'}, {'start': '32936.800', 'end': '32940.398', 'text': 'ability capsule worth millions had'}, {'start': '32938.640', 'end': '32942.558', 'text': 'spread throughout Greenfield Town,'}, {'start': '32940.398', 'end': '32944.480', 'text': 'causing a major stir. The temptation of'}, {'start': '32942.558', 'end': '32946.558', 'text': 'a million Alliance coins was a fortune'}, {'start': '32944.480', 'end': '32949.040', 'text': 'that many families could only dream of'}, {'start': '32946.558', 'end': '32950.800', 'text': 'earning in a lifetime. As a result, not'}, {'start': '32949.040', 'end': '32952.558', 'text': 'just locals, but people from neighboring'}, {'start': '32950.800', 'end': '32954.480', 'text': 'towns had flocked here to witness or'}, {'start': '32952.558', 'end': '32956.238', 'text': 'participate in the event. When Hiu'}, {'start': '32954.480', 'end': '32958.000', 'text': 'arrived at the battle club, the entrance'}, {'start': '32956.238', 'end': '32960.320', 'text': 'was already packed with people, and even'}, {'start': '32958.000', 'end': '32962.398', 'text': 'the nearby street vendors had long cues.'}, {'start': '32960.320', 'end': '32964.160', 'text': 'Instinctively, he glanced around, his'}, {'start': '32962.398', 'end': '32966.000', 'text': 'mind drifting to the countless times he'}, {'start': '32964.160', 'end': '32968.320', 'text': 'had visited this place over the past two'}, {'start': '32966.000', 'end': '32970.078', 'text': 'weeks, hoping to catch a glimpse of Hua.'}, {'start': '32968.320', 'end': '32972.320', 'text': 'Unfortunately, the champion seemed to'}, {'start': '32970.078', 'end': '32974.320', 'text': 'have left long ago, leaving Hiu with a'}, {'start': '32972.320', 'end': '32976.160', 'text': 'sense of regret. However, the notebook'}, {'start': '32974.320', 'end': '32977.598', 'text': "filled with Hayua's handwritten insights"}, {'start': '32976.160', 'end': '32979.598', 'text': 'was now one of his most prized'}, {'start': '32977.598', 'end': '32981.520', 'text': 'possessions. As the personal notes of a'}, {'start': '32979.598', 'end': '32983.360', 'text': 'champion, they would undoubtedly fetch a'}, {'start': '32981.520', 'end': '32985.200', 'text': 'high price on the black market. But hey,'}, {'start': '32983.360', 'end': '32986.960', 'text': 'you had no intention of selling it. The'}, {'start': '32985.200', 'end': '32988.320', 'text': 'profound insights on dark type training'}, {'start': '32986.960', 'end': '32990.320', 'text': 'written in the notebook were knowledge'}, {'start': '32988.320', 'end': '32992.078', 'text': 'he was only beginning to comprehend.'}, {'start': '32990.320', 'end': '32994.078', 'text': 'Some of the advice even carried an'}, {'start': '32992.078', 'end': '32995.918', 'text': 'almost mystical depth. Even if he never'}, {'start': '32994.078', 'end': '32997.758', 'text': 'fully utilized it, he would never part'}, {'start': '32995.918', 'end': '32999.200', 'text': 'with it lightly. After all, it'}, {'start': '32997.758', 'end': '33001.200', 'text': 'represented a rare connection to a'}, {'start': '32999.200', 'end': '33003.040', 'text': 'Champion Iona relationship not easily'}, {'start': '33001.200', 'end': '33004.320', 'text': 'forged. With this notebook, he could'}, {'start': '33003.040', 'end': '33006.558', 'text': 'proudly claim that he had once been'}, {'start': '33004.320', 'end': '33008.398', 'text': 'guided by Huwa. Hey, you understood the'}, {'start': '33006.558', 'end': '33010.480', 'text': 'value of leveraging opportunities. If'}, {'start': '33008.398', 'end': '33012.078', 'text': 'Hua had gifted him this notebook, it'}, {'start': '33010.480', 'end': '33014.238', 'text': 'must have been a gesture of recognition'}, {'start': '33012.078', 'end': '33016.160', 'text': 'and expectation. A sense of pride'}, {'start': '33014.238', 'end': '33018.398', 'text': 'swelled within him, but he quickly shook'}, {'start': '33016.160', 'end': '33020.160', 'text': 'his head, dispelling those thoughts. Why'}, {'start': '33018.398', 'end': '33022.078', 'text': 'am I thinking about this now? I need to'}, {'start': '33020.160', 'end': '33024.160', 'text': "focus on the tournament. Today's battles"}, {'start': '33022.078', 'end': '33025.758', 'text': "won't be easy. Clearing his mind, he"}, {'start': '33024.160', 'end': '33027.438', 'text': 'looked up at the five bold characters'}, {'start': '33025.758', 'end': '33030.000', 'text': "above the battle club's entrance,"}, {'start': '33027.438', 'end': '33031.598', 'text': 'silently reciting the name Black Sky. He'}, {'start': '33030.000', 'end': '33032.960', 'text': 'then dawned the mass provided by the'}, {'start': '33031.598', 'end': '33034.800', 'text': 'club and made his way toward the'}, {'start': '33032.960', 'end': '33036.480', 'text': 'competition arena. In the backstage'}, {'start': '33034.800', 'end': '33039.200', 'text': 'office of the battle club, a spacious'}, {'start': '33036.480', 'end': '33041.200', 'text': 'and luxurious room with exquisite decor,'}, {'start': '33039.200', 'end': '33042.878', 'text': 'priceless antiques in the corners, and'}, {'start': '33041.200', 'end': '33044.878', 'text': 'masterful paintings adorning the walls.'}, {'start': '33042.878', 'end': '33046.878', 'text': 'Four men sat casually with their legs'}, {'start': '33044.878', 'end': '33049.278', 'text': 'crossed, intently watching the progress'}, {'start': '33046.878', 'end': '33050.238', 'text': 'of various matches on the monitor. Huh,'}, {'start': '33049.278', 'end': '33052.078', 'text': 'look at that. Someone on the'}, {'start': '33050.238', 'end': '33054.320', 'text': 'intermediate arena just scored three'}, {'start': '33052.078', 'end': '33056.078', 'text': 'consecutive wins. One of them exclaimed,'}, {'start': '33054.320', 'end': '33058.640', 'text': 'putting down his expensive cigarette in'}, {'start': '33056.078', 'end': '33060.480', 'text': 'surprise. Big deal. Another scoffed. The'}, {'start': '33058.640', 'end': '33061.680', 'text': 'lower tier arenas are boring. When are'}, {'start': '33060.480', 'end': '33064.320', 'text': 'we going to see another match on the'}, {'start': '33061.680', 'end': '33066.398', 'text': 'advanced arena? TCH as if the advanced'}, {'start': '33064.320', 'end': '33068.480', 'text': 'arena is some common commodity. Someone'}, {'start': '33066.398', 'end': '33070.398', 'text': "else retorted. This small town doesn't"}, {'start': '33068.480', 'end': '33072.000', 'text': "even open it every year. If you're so"}, {'start': '33070.398', 'end': '33074.160', 'text': "eager, why don't you ask the higher-ups"}, {'start': '33072.000', 'end': '33075.918', 'text': 'to transfer you to Ka City? Despite the'}, {'start': '33074.160', 'end': '33077.758', 'text': 'banter and occasional friction among the'}, {'start': '33075.918', 'end': '33079.680', 'text': 'four, it was clear that one of them held'}, {'start': '33077.758', 'end': '33081.520', 'text': 'the highest authority. The other three'}, {'start': '33079.680', 'end': '33083.840', 'text': 'frequently sought his opinion, careful'}, {'start': '33081.520', 'end': '33085.278', 'text': 'not to step on his toes. Boss, it seems'}, {'start': '33083.840', 'end': '33087.040', 'text': 'the league sent someone to investigate'}, {'start': '33085.278', 'end': '33088.000', 'text': 'our battle club recently. Do you know if'}, {'start': '33087.040', 'end': '33090.000', 'text': "they've checked out our branch in"}, {'start': '33088.000', 'end': '33091.598', 'text': 'Greenfield Town? A member cautiously'}, {'start': '33090.000', 'end': '33093.680', 'text': 'asked the man sitting at the head of the'}, {'start': '33091.598', 'end': '33095.918', 'text': 'group. The man lounging in a single'}, {'start': '33093.680', 'end': '33097.918', 'text': 'zeter sofa swirled a glass of red wine'}, {'start': '33095.918', 'end': '33099.758', 'text': 'in one hand while holding an expensive'}, {'start': '33097.918', 'end': '33101.598', 'text': 'cigarette in the other. Leisurely'}, {'start': '33099.758', 'end': '33103.160', 'text': 'exhaling smoke. Sensing the tension'}, {'start': '33101.598', 'end': '33105.360', 'text': 'among his subordinates, he spoke'}, {'start': '33103.160', 'end': '33107.040', 'text': 'nonchalantly. What are you afraid of?'}, {'start': '33105.360', 'end': '33108.718', 'text': 'The incident with the Hashimo family'}, {'start': '33107.040', 'end': '33110.558', 'text': "wasn't just our doing. Those big"}, {'start': '33108.718', 'end': '33112.480', 'text': 'families were involved too. If the sky'}, {'start': '33110.558', 'end': '33114.320', 'text': 'falls, the tall ones will hold it up.'}, {'start': '33112.480', 'end': '33116.320', 'text': "What's there to fear? His words acted"}, {'start': '33114.320', 'end': '33118.000', 'text': "like a calming pill, easing everyone's"}, {'start': '33116.320', 'end': '33119.758', 'text': 'nerves. They soon returned their'}, {'start': '33118.000', 'end': '33121.200', 'text': 'attention to the massive screen,'}, {'start': '33119.758', 'end': '33123.438', 'text': 'commenting on the matches taking place'}, {'start': '33121.200', 'end': '33125.598', 'text': "in the arena. By the way, about today's"}, {'start': '33123.438', 'end': '33127.200', 'text': '10- win streak, show down you dare mess'}, {'start': '33125.598', 'end': '33129.278', 'text': 'with it behind the scenes. The man'}, {'start': '33127.200', 'end': '33131.122', 'text': 'suddenly warned, his tone unusually'}, {'start': '33129.278', 'end': '33133.040', 'text': 'serious. While he could turn a blind eye'}, {'start': '33131.122', 'end': '33134.960', 'text': 'to the occasional manipulation of a few'}, {'start': '33133.040', 'end': '33136.718', 'text': 'matches for personal gain, anything that'}, {'start': '33134.960', 'end': '33138.480', 'text': "tarnished the club's reputation was a"}, {'start': '33136.718', 'end': '33140.640', 'text': "different story. The club's performance"}, {'start': '33138.480', 'end': '33142.160', 'text': 'directly impacted his future prospects,'}, {'start': '33140.640', 'end': '33144.320', 'text': 'and he had no intention of being stuck'}, {'start': '33142.160', 'end': '33146.000', 'text': "in Greenfield Town's branch forever. He"}, {'start': '33144.320', 'end': '33147.680', 'text': 'was also well aware of the greedy nature'}, {'start': '33146.000', 'end': '33149.680', 'text': 'of his subordinates who would do'}, {'start': '33147.680', 'end': '33151.122', 'text': 'anything for money. After all, they had'}, {'start': '33149.680', 'end': '33153.122', 'text': 'been involved in the Hashino family'}, {'start': '33151.122', 'end': '33155.040', 'text': 'incident. In the intermediate arena, the'}, {'start': '33153.122', 'end': '33156.878', 'text': 'crowd was packed with not a single seat'}, {'start': '33155.040', 'end': '33158.558', 'text': 'left empty. After half a month of'}, {'start': '33156.878', 'end': '33160.878', 'text': 'extensive promotion, this showdown'}, {'start': '33158.558', 'end': '33162.480', 'text': 'between two undefeated Tenwin champions'}, {'start': '33160.878', 'end': '33164.320', 'text': 'with a rare ability capsule worth'}, {'start': '33162.480', 'end': '33166.238', 'text': 'millions on the line had already become'}, {'start': '33164.320', 'end': '33168.078', 'text': 'the talk of the town. The club had taken'}, {'start': '33166.238', 'end': '33170.480', 'text': 'the opportunity to slightly raise ticket'}, {'start': '33168.078', 'end': '33172.078', 'text': 'prices, raking in a hefty profit. Ladies'}, {'start': '33170.480', 'end': '33174.640', 'text': "and gentlemen, today's intermediate"}, {'start': '33172.078', 'end': '33176.718', 'text': 'arena features a clash of titans. In'}, {'start': '33174.640', 'end': '33178.800', 'text': "just one month, we've seen not one but"}, {'start': '33176.718', 'end': '33180.640', 'text': "two undefeated champions emerge. Let's"}, {'start': '33178.800', 'end': '33183.360', 'text': 'welcome them contestant Black Sky and'}, {'start': '33180.640', 'end': '33185.278', 'text': 'contestant Laci. Wearing a mask, Koho'}, {'start': '33183.360', 'end': '33187.680', 'text': 'walked onto the stage slowly, his gaze'}, {'start': '33185.278', 'end': '33189.278', 'text': 'locking onto Lay on the opposite side.'}, {'start': '33187.680', 'end': '33191.520', 'text': "He noticed that Laci didn't seem to"}, {'start': '33189.278', 'end': '33193.200', 'text': 'recognize him. As expected, Laci was'}, {'start': '33191.520', 'end': '33194.878', 'text': 'arrogant. Not only did he use his real'}, {'start': '33193.200', 'end': '33196.960', 'text': "name, but he didn't even bother wearing"}, {'start': '33194.878', 'end': '33199.438', 'text': 'a mask. Kuroha silently thought to'}, {'start': '33196.960', 'end': '33200.960', 'text': 'himself, "Ti, so it\'s him. Turns out'}, {'start': '33199.438', 'end': '33202.878', 'text': "it's that useless trainer from the other"}, {'start': '33200.960', 'end': '33205.840', 'text': 'day. Useless trainers always have'}, {'start': '33202.878', 'end': '33207.680', 'text': 'useless Pokemon. Laci, however, appeared'}, {'start': '33205.840', 'end': '33209.840', 'text': 'to recognize Kuroha through the Cradon'}, {'start': '33207.680', 'end': '33211.840', 'text': 'by his side. After all, he had seen that'}, {'start': '33209.840', 'end': '33213.360', 'text': "Cradon with Kuroha before. I didn't"}, {'start': '33211.840', 'end': '33215.200', 'text': 'expect a useless trainer like you to'}, {'start': '33213.360', 'end': '33216.718', 'text': 'share the same stage as me. But in this'}, {'start': '33215.200', 'end': '33218.640', 'text': "match, he'll show you what it means for"}, {'start': '33216.718', 'end': '33220.480', 'text': "the strong to stay strong. Luck won't"}, {'start': '33218.640', 'end': '33222.238', 'text': 'get you through here. Lacy boasted'}, {'start': '33220.480', 'end': '33224.320', 'text': 'arrogantly, his tone dripping with'}, {'start': '33222.238', 'end': '33226.238', 'text': 'entitlement. Kuroa glanced at him with a'}, {'start': '33224.320', 'end': '33228.238', 'text': 'look of amused pity and chose not to'}, {'start': '33226.238', 'end': '33229.680', 'text': 'argue. He knew that people like Lacy'}, {'start': '33228.238', 'end': '33231.438', 'text': 'only learned their lesson when they were'}, {'start': '33229.680', 'end': '33233.360', 'text': 'thoroughly defeated. It reminded him of'}, {'start': '33231.438', 'end': '33235.278', 'text': 'Shinji from the anime, who had always'}, {'start': '33233.360', 'end': '33237.040', 'text': 'looked down on Ash until a decisive'}, {'start': '33235.278', 'end': '33239.200', 'text': 'battle humbled him, gradually changing'}, {'start': '33237.040', 'end': '33241.040', 'text': 'his attitude. The host, never want to'}, {'start': '33239.200', 'end': '33242.320', 'text': 'miss an opportunity, immediately picked'}, {'start': '33241.040', 'end': '33244.078', 'text': 'up on the tension between the two'}, {'start': '33242.320', 'end': '33246.398', 'text': 'contestants and worked to stir up the'}, {'start': '33244.078', 'end': '33248.160', 'text': 'crowd. Oh, ladies and gentlemen, it'}, {'start': '33246.398', 'end': '33249.840', 'text': 'seems these two contestants know each'}, {'start': '33248.160', 'end': '33251.520', 'text': 'other, and from the looks of it, there'}, {'start': '33249.840', 'end': '33254.480', 'text': 'might be some unresolved issues between'}, {'start': '33251.520', 'end': '33256.398', 'text': "Lacy and Black Sky. As the host's words"}, {'start': '33254.480', 'end': '33258.558', 'text': 'echoed through the arena, the audience'}, {'start': '33256.398', 'end': '33260.238', 'text': 'grew even more excited. After all,'}, {'start': '33258.558', 'end': '33262.960', 'text': 'people always love a good story of'}, {'start': '33260.238', 'end': '33265.520', 'text': 'rivalry and drama. Curiosity, after all,'}, {'start': '33262.960', 'end': '33267.360', 'text': 'is human nature. Lacy, with an air of'}, {'start': '33265.520', 'end': '33269.122', 'text': 'arrogance, declared, "You need to'}, {'start': '33267.360', 'end': '33271.680', 'text': 'understand what true strength really'}, {'start': '33269.122', 'end': '33273.918', 'text': 'means." Beside him, his straptor let out'}, {'start': '33271.680', 'end': '33276.078', 'text': 'an awkward cry, seemingly uneasy about'}, {'start': '33273.918', 'end': '33278.238', 'text': "its trainer's confidence. Hey, you"}, {'start': '33276.078', 'end': '33280.160', 'text': 'however paid no attention to Lasis'}, {'start': '33278.238', 'end': '33282.558', 'text': 'demeanor and instead carefully observed'}, {'start': '33280.160', 'end': '33284.320', 'text': 'the Staptor. Its feathers gleamed, its'}, {'start': '33282.558', 'end': '33286.320', 'text': 'posture was majestic, and the sharp'}, {'start': '33284.320', 'end': '33288.238', 'text': 'glint in its eyes exuded a fearless'}, {'start': '33286.320', 'end': '33289.918', 'text': 'determination. Clearly a Pokémon that'}, {'start': '33288.238', 'end': '33291.840', 'text': 'had been raised with meticulous care.'}, {'start': '33289.918', 'end': '33293.918', 'text': 'What caught Hi Yes attention the most,'}, {'start': '33291.840', 'end': '33295.598', 'text': 'however, were its powerful talents.'}, {'start': '33293.918', 'end': '33297.200', 'text': 'While others might not notice, as a'}, {'start': '33295.598', 'end': '33299.200', 'text': 'breeder, Hey, you could instantly tell'}, {'start': '33297.200', 'end': '33300.878', 'text': 'this Daptor had undergone specialized'}, {'start': '33299.200', 'end': '33302.960', 'text': 'training, capable of unleashing'}, {'start': '33300.878', 'end': '33304.640', 'text': 'incredible bursts of power in battle.'}, {'start': '33302.960', 'end': '33306.718', 'text': 'Being one of the few flying Pokémon'}, {'start': '33304.640', 'end': '33309.122', 'text': 'adept at combat, it stirred a trace of'}, {'start': '33306.718', 'end': '33310.878', 'text': 'unease and hey yes heart. With you by my'}, {'start': '33309.122', 'end': '33312.878', 'text': "side, what's there to worry about? Go,"}, {'start': '33310.878', 'end': '33315.360', 'text': 'my ace. Hey, you murmured with a faint'}, {'start': '33312.878', 'end': '33316.960', 'text': 'smile, silently encouraging himself. He'}, {'start': '33315.360', 'end': '33318.480', 'text': 'had already prepared a move to counter'}, {'start': '33316.960', 'end': '33319.840', 'text': "his opponent's Pokeman Rock Lydia"}, {'start': '33318.480', 'end': '33322.000', 'text': 'technique that would surely prove'}, {'start': '33319.840', 'end': '33324.000', 'text': 'pivotal. Cradon stomped firmly before'}, {'start': '33322.000', 'end': '33325.918', 'text': 'leaping onto the battlefield, its fierce'}, {'start': '33324.000', 'end': '33328.320', 'text': 'expression and piercing gaze locking'}, {'start': '33325.918', 'end': '33330.078', 'text': 'onto Staptors. Both Pokémon could sense'}, {'start': '33328.320', 'end': '33332.078', 'text': 'the fighting spirit emanating from one'}, {'start': '33330.078', 'end': '33334.398', 'text': "another. At the referee's signal, the"}, {'start': '33332.078', 'end': '33337.040', 'text': 'battle began in an instant. "Staraptor,'}, {'start': '33334.398', 'end': '33339.360', 'text': 'go!" Lacy shouted as Staptor let out a'}, {'start': '33337.040', 'end': '33341.360', 'text': 'thunderous cry radiating an imposing'}, {'start': '33339.360', 'end': '33343.438', 'text': 'presence. Hey you quickly commanded'}, {'start': '33341.360', 'end': '33345.520', 'text': 'cried on you scaldled. Right at the'}, {'start': '33343.438', 'end': '33347.520', 'text': 'start you had his Pokemon launch an'}, {'start': '33345.520', 'end': '33349.840', 'text': "attack to test Straptor's abilities and"}, {'start': '33347.520', 'end': '33351.680', 'text': 'critical traits. At that moment a subtle'}, {'start': '33349.840', 'end': '33353.438', 'text': 'thought crossed his mind lay sis earlier'}, {'start': '33351.680', 'end': '33356.000', 'text': 'shout seemed to carry an intimidating'}, {'start': '33353.438', 'end': '33357.840', 'text': 'tone. After all trainers of Pokémon with'}, {'start': '33356.000', 'end': '33359.840', 'text': 'the intimidate ability often leveraged'}, {'start': '33357.840', 'end': '33361.840', 'text': "their Pokémon's menacing demeanor to"}, {'start': '33359.840', 'end': '33364.160', 'text': 'maximize their advantage. However,'}, {'start': '33361.840', 'end': '33366.398', 'text': 'Kraant remained unfased. Its massive'}, {'start': '33364.160', 'end': '33368.320', 'text': 'claws snapped forward, releasing a jet'}, {'start': '33366.398', 'end': '33370.878', 'text': 'of steaming hot water aimed directly at'}, {'start': '33368.320', 'end': '33373.040', 'text': 'the airborne Straptor. In a flash, Lacy'}, {'start': '33370.878', 'end': '33375.040', 'text': 'yelled, "Dodge." Straptor vanished in an'}, {'start': '33373.040', 'end': '33376.640', 'text': 'instant, reappearing elsewhere just as'}, {'start': '33375.040', 'end': '33378.558', 'text': 'quickly, effortlessly evading the'}, {'start': '33376.640', 'end': '33380.878', 'text': 'attack. A flicker of surprise crossed'}, {'start': '33378.558', 'end': '33383.040', 'text': "Hey Yes. The Straptor's reaction speed"}, {'start': '33380.878', 'end': '33384.800', 'text': 'was extraordinary. While Aven Pokémon'}, {'start': '33383.040', 'end': '33386.718', 'text': 'were naturally quick, it was evident'}, {'start': '33384.800', 'end': '33389.200', 'text': 'Laci had been feeding its supplements to'}, {'start': '33386.718', 'end': '33391.918', 'text': 'enhance its neural response. Straptor,'}, {'start': '33389.200', 'end': '33394.320', 'text': 'use air slash. Laci retaliated without'}, {'start': '33391.918', 'end': '33396.398', 'text': 'hesitation. Straptor flapped its wings,'}, {'start': '33394.320', 'end': '33398.320', 'text': 'sending two razor-sharp wind blades,'}, {'start': '33396.398', 'end': '33400.320', 'text': 'slashing toward Croant. Hey, you'}, {'start': '33398.320', 'end': '33402.558', 'text': 'immediately countered. Cradot, raise'}, {'start': '33400.320', 'end': '33404.558', 'text': 'your claws. The massive pincers smashed'}, {'start': '33402.558', 'end': '33406.320', 'text': 'through the air slash with ease. Hey,'}, {'start': '33404.558', 'end': '33408.160', 'text': 'you knew that Staptor lacked exceptional'}, {'start': '33406.320', 'end': '33410.238', 'text': 'ranged moves. Its skill set was'}, {'start': '33408.160', 'end': '33412.000', 'text': 'predominantly close combat-based with no'}, {'start': '33410.238', 'end': '33413.918', 'text': 'noteworthy ranged attacks in its own'}, {'start': '33412.000', 'end': '33415.840', 'text': 'type, let alone from others. His'}, {'start': '33413.918', 'end': '33418.000', 'text': 'strategy was clear lure straptor into'}, {'start': '33415.840', 'end': '33420.160', 'text': "close range as croant couldn't reach the"}, {'start': '33418.000', 'end': '33422.718', 'text': 'heights of its opponent. Straptor keep'}, {'start': '33420.160', 'end': '33424.718', 'text': 'using air slash. Lacy, frowning in'}, {'start': '33422.718', 'end': '33426.718', 'text': 'disbelief, seemed unwilling to accept'}, {'start': '33424.718', 'end': '33429.040', 'text': 'Hey Yes, approach. The tension in the'}, {'start': '33426.718', 'end': '33430.878', 'text': 'battle grew ever more intense with both'}, {'start': '33429.040', 'end': '33432.960', 'text': 'sides giving their all in pursuit of'}, {'start': '33430.878', 'end': '33434.558', 'text': 'victory. Another two sharp blades were'}, {'start': '33432.960', 'end': '33436.398', 'text': 'effortlessly shattered by the iron'}, {'start': '33434.558', 'end': '33438.160', 'text': 'pincers of the crot as if done'}, {'start': '33436.398', 'end': '33440.078', 'text': 'intentionally, followed by a mocking'}, {'start': '33438.160', 'end': '33442.398', 'text': 'sneer directed at the straptor soaring'}, {'start': '33440.078', 'end': '33444.320', 'text': "in the sky. A taunt move, Straptor's"}, {'start': '33442.398', 'end': '33445.840', 'text': 'status altering abilities were sealed,'}, {'start': '33444.320', 'end': '33447.840', 'text': 'leaving both sides locked in a'}, {'start': '33445.840', 'end': '33450.398', 'text': 'stalemate, neither initiating another'}, {'start': '33447.840', 'end': '33452.480', 'text': 'attack. Lacy furrowed his brows deeply,'}, {'start': '33450.398', 'end': '33454.398', 'text': 'his expression dazed, realizing he had'}, {'start': '33452.480', 'end': '33456.078', 'text': 'underestimated his opponent. Just as he'}, {'start': '33454.398', 'end': '33457.918', 'text': 'was about to command Straptor to use'}, {'start': '33456.078', 'end': '33460.078', 'text': 'double team, his words were cut off by'}, {'start': '33457.918', 'end': '33461.758', 'text': "the opponent's swift taunt. Damn it,"}, {'start': '33460.078', 'end': '33463.918', 'text': 'does this mean close combat is the only'}, {'start': '33461.758', 'end': '33465.758', 'text': 'option now? As an experienced trainer,'}, {'start': '33463.918', 'end': '33467.278', 'text': 'Lacy had confidence in his tactical'}, {'start': '33465.758', 'end': '33468.878', 'text': 'planning, intending to leverage'}, {'start': '33467.278', 'end': '33470.640', 'text': "Straptor's aerial advantage for"}, {'start': '33468.878', 'end': '33472.800', 'text': 'long-range attrition. However,'}, {'start': '33470.640', 'end': '33474.480', 'text': "Straptor's limitations as a Pokémon were"}, {'start': '33472.800', 'end': '33476.800', 'text': 'glaring its repertoire of long-range'}, {'start': '33474.480', 'end': '33478.878', 'text': 'moves was nearly non-existent. A flicker'}, {'start': '33476.800', 'end': '33481.200', 'text': "of dissatisfaction crossed Laci's eyes"}, {'start': '33478.878', 'end': '33483.278', 'text': "as he glanced coldly at Staptor's back."}, {'start': '33481.200', 'end': '33485.278', 'text': 'The standoff dragged on for a full 30'}, {'start': '33483.278', 'end': '33486.960', 'text': 'seconds, and murmurss began to ripple'}, {'start': '33485.278', 'end': '33488.718', 'text': 'through the audience. Yet, Laci'}, {'start': '33486.960', 'end': '33490.640', 'text': 'refrained from ordering an attack,'}, {'start': '33488.718', 'end': '33492.480', 'text': 'realizing he was stuck in a deadlock'}, {'start': '33490.640', 'end': '33494.558', 'text': 'with status moves sealed and ranged'}, {'start': '33492.480', 'end': '33496.078', 'text': 'attacks ineffective. Was he truly forced'}, {'start': '33494.558', 'end': '33498.398', 'text': 'to abandon the advantage of the skies'}, {'start': '33496.078', 'end': '33501.122', 'text': 'for close combat? No. Attack quickly.'}, {'start': '33498.398', 'end': '33502.640', 'text': 'Straptor, use Aerial Ace. Just as Laci'}, {'start': '33501.122', 'end': '33504.238', 'text': 'wrestled with his dilemma, he caught'}, {'start': '33502.640', 'end': '33506.878', 'text': 'sight of the Cradon on the battlefield'}, {'start': '33504.238', 'end': '33508.320', 'text': 'performing a fierce and enigmatic dance.'}, {'start': '33506.878', 'end': '33510.718', 'text': 'His seasoned instincts instantly'}, {'start': '33508.320', 'end': '33513.122', 'text': 'recognized it as dragon dance, a move to'}, {'start': '33510.718', 'end': '33515.278', 'text': 'boost power and speed. Lacy urgently'}, {'start': '33513.122', 'end': '33517.122', 'text': 'commanded Staptor to attack, but it was'}, {'start': '33515.278', 'end': '33518.878', 'text': 'already too late. The Cradon had'}, {'start': '33517.122', 'end': '33520.960', 'text': 'mastered dragon dance to perfection.'}, {'start': '33518.878', 'end': '33522.558', 'text': 'Before Staptor could even execute its'}, {'start': '33520.960', 'end': '33524.160', 'text': 'strike, the Cradon completed its'}, {'start': '33522.558', 'end': '33526.160', 'text': 'enhancement. Kobo watched with'}, {'start': '33524.160', 'end': '33528.160', 'text': 'satisfaction as his Cradon finished the'}, {'start': '33526.160', 'end': '33530.000', 'text': 'move, a subtle smile tugging at his'}, {'start': '33528.160', 'end': '33532.398', 'text': 'lips. The rigorous training over the'}, {'start': '33530.000', 'end': '33534.398', 'text': 'past days had paid off. However, dragon'}, {'start': '33532.398', 'end': '33536.160', 'text': 'dance consumed significant stamina and'}, {'start': '33534.398', 'end': '33538.480', 'text': 'had a short duration. This fight had to'}, {'start': '33536.160', 'end': '33540.640', 'text': 'end swiftly. Kuroba raised an eyebrow,'}, {'start': '33538.480', 'end': '33542.558', 'text': 'silently strategizing. Cradant, go'}, {'start': '33540.640', 'end': '33544.640', 'text': 'head-to-head with shellblade. Kuroba'}, {'start': '33542.558', 'end': '33546.640', 'text': "commanded boldly. As Cradon's trainer,"}, {'start': '33544.640', 'end': '33548.800', 'text': 'he was fully aware of its overwhelming'}, {'start': '33546.640', 'end': '33550.718', 'text': 'offensive power. Straptor dove in a'}, {'start': '33548.800', 'end': '33552.878', 'text': 'swift descent, wings and talons'}, {'start': '33550.718', 'end': '33555.200', 'text': 'executing a rhythmic combat technique.'}, {'start': '33552.878', 'end': '33556.880', 'text': "Cradon's shellblade came crashing down"}, {'start': '33555.200', 'end': '33559.040', 'text': 'only to be deafly neutralized by'}, {'start': '33556.880', 'end': '33560.800', 'text': "Straptor's counter. As expected,"}, {'start': '33559.040', 'end': '33563.040', 'text': "Straptor's close combat prowess was"}, {'start': '33560.800', 'end': '33565.120', 'text': 'formidable, showcasing a unique rhythm'}, {'start': '33563.040', 'end': '33566.480', 'text': "and fighting style. Kuroba couldn't help"}, {'start': '33565.120', 'end': '33568.800', 'text': 'but acknowledge the truth in his'}, {'start': '33566.480', 'end': '33571.040', 'text': 'thoughts. Unfazed, Kuroba continued'}, {'start': '33568.800', 'end': '33572.800', 'text': "directing Kraon's offensive, refusing to"}, {'start': '33571.040', 'end': '33574.880', 'text': 'believe Straptor could deflect a second'}, {'start': '33572.800', 'end': '33576.640', 'text': "or third blow. After Cradon's left"}, {'start': '33574.880', 'end': '33578.560', 'text': 'pinser was blocked, its right one'}, {'start': '33576.640', 'end': '33580.560', 'text': 'instantly gathered water energy,'}, {'start': '33578.560', 'end': '33582.560', 'text': "slashing downward towards Staptor's head"}, {'start': '33580.560', 'end': '33584.560', 'text': "with immense force. Lacy hadn't"}, {'start': '33582.560', 'end': '33586.640', 'text': 'anticipated this seemingly unremarkable'}, {'start': '33584.560', 'end': '33588.640', 'text': 'Pokémon to pose such a challenge. The'}, {'start': '33586.640', 'end': '33590.800', 'text': "Cradon's pincers moved with ferocious"}, {'start': '33588.640', 'end': '33593.120', 'text': 'precision. Each strike imbued with the'}, {'start': '33590.800', 'end': '33595.200', 'text': 'phantom of its shellblade technique. The'}, {'start': '33593.120', 'end': '33597.520', 'text': "battle between its pincers and Staptor's"}, {'start': '33595.200', 'end': '33598.800', 'text': 'close combat was evenly matched. Though'}, {'start': '33597.520', 'end': '33600.880', 'text': 'lacking in elegance compared to'}, {'start': '33598.800', 'end': '33603.200', 'text': "Staptor's techniques, Cradon's sheer"}, {'start': '33600.880', 'end': '33605.596', 'text': 'power was undeniable. Strength can break'}, {'start': '33603.200', 'end': '33607.916', 'text': 'through all techniques. Bang! The clash'}, {'start': '33605.596', 'end': '33609.756', 'text': 'intensified, and Straptor grew visibly'}, {'start': '33607.916', 'end': '33611.596', 'text': 'strained. Although it managed to avoid'}, {'start': '33609.756', 'end': '33613.120', 'text': 'being struck directly by the pincers,'}, {'start': '33611.596', 'end': '33614.960', 'text': 'the force of the collisions between its'}, {'start': '33613.120', 'end': '33616.960', 'text': "wings and Cradon's claws was taking a"}, {'start': '33614.960', 'end': '33619.120', 'text': 'toll, making it harder for Staptor to'}, {'start': '33616.960', 'end': '33620.720', 'text': 'sustain its movements. After all, how'}, {'start': '33619.120', 'end': '33622.720', 'text': 'could a pair of wings compete with the'}, {'start': '33620.720', 'end': '33624.560', 'text': 'hardness of those iron pincers? The fact'}, {'start': '33622.720', 'end': '33626.080', 'text': "that Straptor's wings hadn't snapped"}, {'start': '33624.560', 'end': '33627.916', 'text': 'under the pressure was a testament to'}, {'start': '33626.080', 'end': '33629.916', 'text': 'its extraordinary muscle strength.'}, {'start': '33627.916', 'end': '33631.916', 'text': "Lacy's anxiety mounted as he frowned"}, {'start': '33629.916', 'end': '33634.160', 'text': 'deeply. His once reliable combat'}, {'start': '33631.916', 'end': '33636.720', 'text': 'techniques, unbeatable in the past, had'}, {'start': '33634.160', 'end': '33638.640', 'text': 'been overpowered by brute force. Usually'}, {'start': '33636.720', 'end': '33640.800', 'text': 'opponents were defeated before Straptor'}, {'start': '33638.640', 'end': '33642.640', 'text': 'even needed to engage in close combat.'}, {'start': '33640.800', 'end': '33645.120', 'text': 'Few adversaries had ever pushed it to'}, {'start': '33642.640', 'end': '33646.560', 'text': 'this point. Yet now its signature movie'}, {'start': '33645.120', 'end': '33648.560', 'text': 'devastating technique with a power'}, {'start': '33646.560', 'end': '33650.800', 'text': 'rating of 120 seemed utterly'}, {'start': '33648.560', 'end': '33653.040', 'text': "ineffective. Lacy's lips pald as he"}, {'start': '33650.800', 'end': '33654.880', 'text': 'exhaled slowly, his hand unconsciously'}, {'start': '33653.040', 'end': '33656.480', 'text': 'clenching at his side. He silently'}, {'start': '33654.880', 'end': '33658.640', 'text': 'acknowledged the difficulty of the'}, {'start': '33656.480', 'end': '33660.720', 'text': 'situation. Straptor needed to find an'}, {'start': '33658.640', 'end': '33663.040', 'text': 'opening to escape and regain its aerial'}, {'start': '33660.720', 'end': '33664.880', 'text': 'advantage. However, Kuroba had no'}, {'start': '33663.040', 'end': '33667.040', 'text': 'intention of letting that happen against'}, {'start': '33664.880', 'end': '33669.916', 'text': 'a faltering enemy. Relentless pursuit'}, {'start': '33667.040', 'end': '33671.840', 'text': "was the key. Cradon Aqua Jet. Cradon's"}, {'start': '33669.916', 'end': '33673.916', 'text': 'body surged with water energy as it'}, {'start': '33671.840', 'end': '33676.080', 'text': 'launched itself skyward. The low-flying'}, {'start': '33673.916', 'end': '33678.080', 'text': 'Staptor was struck Heeden, sent hurtling'}, {'start': '33676.080', 'end': '33679.916', 'text': "into the arena's protective dome with a"}, {'start': '33678.080', 'end': '33681.596', 'text': 'resounding crash. The audience'}, {'start': '33679.916', 'end': '33683.120', 'text': 'collectively followed the trajectory of'}, {'start': '33681.596', 'end': '33685.276', 'text': 'the collision, their synchronized'}, {'start': '33683.120', 'end': '33687.200', 'text': 'movements eerily uniform. Keep firing'}, {'start': '33685.276', 'end': '33688.960', 'text': "hot water. Don't give it a chance. Hey,"}, {'start': '33687.200', 'end': '33690.720', 'text': 'you commanded sharply. Streams of'}, {'start': '33688.960', 'end': '33693.120', 'text': "scalding water shot out from Cradon's"}, {'start': '33690.720', 'end': '33695.360', 'text': 'pincers like arrows, aiming directly at'}, {'start': '33693.120', 'end': '33697.520', 'text': 'Staptor. In an instant, as it was still'}, {'start': '33695.360', 'end': '33699.680', 'text': 'adjusting its posture, Madair, Straptor'}, {'start': '33697.520', 'end': '33701.756', 'text': 'let out a piercing cry. A few feathers'}, {'start': '33699.680', 'end': '33704.160', 'text': 'drifted down, soaked and steaming from'}, {'start': '33701.756', 'end': '33706.080', 'text': 'the hot water. At this moment, Straptor'}, {'start': '33704.160', 'end': '33707.840', 'text': 'struggled to flap its wings, barely'}, {'start': '33706.080', 'end': '33709.520', 'text': 'maintaining its flight. After an'}, {'start': '33707.840', 'end': '33711.756', 'text': 'exhausting close-range battle with'}, {'start': '33709.520', 'end': '33713.756', 'text': "Cradon's pincers, its wings were already"}, {'start': '33711.756', 'end': '33715.436', 'text': 'drained of strength. Now, with the'}, {'start': '33713.756', 'end': '33718.080', 'text': 'scorching water attack, it was on the'}, {'start': '33715.436', 'end': '33720.320', 'text': 'verge of collapse. Straptor, use Roost'}, {'start': '33718.080', 'end': '33722.000', 'text': 'quickly to recover your strength. Lacy'}, {'start': '33720.320', 'end': '33723.840', 'text': 'urgently calculated the timing.'}, {'start': '33722.000', 'end': '33725.756', 'text': 'Realizing the effect of taunt was about'}, {'start': '33723.840', 'end': '33728.160', 'text': 'to wear off, he immediately gave the'}, {'start': '33725.756', 'end': '33729.756', 'text': 'command. Hey you, however, knew it was'}, {'start': '33728.160', 'end': '33731.840', 'text': 'too late to use taunt again. If it were'}, {'start': '33729.756', 'end': '33733.520', 'text': 'a mischievous Pokémon like Merro, it'}, {'start': '33731.840', 'end': '33735.360', 'text': 'might have pulled off a quicker taunt.'}, {'start': '33733.520', 'end': '33737.596', 'text': "However, Kraant's mastery of the move"}, {'start': '33735.360', 'end': '33739.680', 'text': 'was only average. Instead, hey'}, {'start': '33737.596', 'end': '33741.840', 'text': 'decisively opted for substitute. On his'}, {'start': '33739.680', 'end': '33743.680', 'text': 'command, a protective layer resembling a'}, {'start': '33741.840', 'end': '33746.080', 'text': 'faint shell formed around Kraant,'}, {'start': '33743.680', 'end': '33747.680', 'text': 'capable of absorbing a powerful attack.'}, {'start': '33746.080', 'end': '33749.436', 'text': 'This skill acquired through the'}, {'start': '33747.680', 'end': '33751.200', 'text': 'investment of the Joy family to enhance'}, {'start': '33749.436', 'end': '33753.120', 'text': "Cradon's survivability had been"}, {'start': '33751.200', 'end': '33755.120', 'text': 'diligently trained despite having little'}, {'start': '33753.120', 'end': '33756.720', 'text': 'opportunity to be used until now. As'}, {'start': '33755.120', 'end': '33758.880', 'text': "Straptor's injuries began to heal"}, {'start': '33756.720', 'end': '33760.720', 'text': 'through Roost, it temporarily lost its'}, {'start': '33758.880', 'end': '33763.040', 'text': 'ability to fly. Heyu decided to save'}, {'start': '33760.720', 'end': '33764.960', 'text': 'Rocklide for later. However, without its'}, {'start': '33763.040', 'end': '33766.640', 'text': 'flying type attribute, Straptor was'}, {'start': '33764.960', 'end': '33768.880', 'text': 'completely vulnerable to fighting type'}, {'start': '33766.640', 'end': '33770.800', 'text': 'moves. A glint of determination flashed'}, {'start': '33768.880', 'end': '33772.960', 'text': "in Hiu's eyes as he locked onto the"}, {'start': '33770.800', 'end': '33774.800', 'text': 'low-flying Straptor. Although its energy'}, {'start': '33772.960', 'end': '33776.720', 'text': 'was recovering, the damage and fatigue'}, {'start': '33774.800', 'end': '33778.480', 'text': 'in its wings remained. The relentless'}, {'start': '33776.720', 'end': '33780.400', 'text': 'shellblade from Dragon Dance was not'}, {'start': '33778.480', 'end': '33782.640', 'text': 'something easily withstood. At this low'}, {'start': '33780.400', 'end': '33784.880', 'text': 'altitude, Cradon could easily leap up to'}, {'start': '33782.640', 'end': '33786.800', 'text': 'attack. Cradant used brick break'}, {'start': '33784.880', 'end': '33788.880', 'text': 'directly. Hey, you sees the moment when'}, {'start': '33786.800', 'end': '33791.360', 'text': 'Straptor was flying low and issued the'}, {'start': '33788.880', 'end': '33793.200', 'text': "decisive command. Cradon's powerful legs"}, {'start': '33791.360', 'end': '33794.800', 'text': 'stomped hard on the ground, its tail'}, {'start': '33793.200', 'end': '33797.040', 'text': 'slapping the earth to propel itself'}, {'start': '33794.800', 'end': '33799.120', 'text': 'upward. Its massive pincers gathered a'}, {'start': '33797.040', 'end': '33801.436', 'text': 'surge of brown energy and came crashing'}, {'start': '33799.120', 'end': '33803.840', 'text': 'down, striking Straptor squarely in the'}, {'start': '33801.436', 'end': '33806.560', 'text': 'abdomen. Quick, dodge with quick attack.'}, {'start': '33803.840', 'end': '33808.480', 'text': 'Lacy, sensing danger, shouted an alarm.'}, {'start': '33806.560', 'end': '33810.400', 'text': "He couldn't believe Cradon could jump so"}, {'start': '33808.480', 'end': '33812.640', 'text': 'high and hurriedly ordered Straptor to'}, {'start': '33810.400', 'end': '33814.720', 'text': 'evade. Unfortunately, the earlier battle'}, {'start': '33812.640', 'end': '33816.880', 'text': 'had left Straptor disoriented, and its'}, {'start': '33814.720', 'end': '33818.400', 'text': 'reaction speed was noticeably slower.'}, {'start': '33816.880', 'end': '33820.240', 'text': 'Perhaps the lingering damage to its'}, {'start': '33818.400', 'end': '33822.080', 'text': 'wings from the close combat earlier had'}, {'start': '33820.240', 'end': '33823.916', 'text': 'further hindered it. In the end,'}, {'start': '33822.080', 'end': '33825.916', 'text': 'Straptor failed to execute quick attack'}, {'start': '33823.916', 'end': '33828.320', 'text': 'in time and took the full force of Brick'}, {'start': '33825.916', 'end': '33830.000', 'text': "Break. Normally, Straptor's normal and"}, {'start': '33828.320', 'end': '33832.160', 'text': 'flying type attributes would result in'}, {'start': '33830.000', 'end': '33834.000', 'text': 'neutral damage from fighting type moves.'}, {'start': '33832.160', 'end': '33835.756', 'text': 'However, after using Roost and'}, {'start': '33834.000', 'end': '33837.680', 'text': 'temporarily losing its flying type'}, {'start': '33835.756', 'end': '33839.840', 'text': 'attribute, it became fully susceptible'}, {'start': '33837.680', 'end': '33841.916', 'text': 'to fighting attacks. At this point,'}, {'start': '33839.840', 'end': '33843.756', 'text': 'Straptor, now relying solely on its'}, {'start': '33841.916', 'end': '33845.756', 'text': 'normal type attribute, suffered double'}, {'start': '33843.756', 'end': '33847.596', 'text': "the damage from Cradon's brick break."}, {'start': '33845.756', 'end': '33849.596', 'text': "Lacy's forehead was covered in a sheen"}, {'start': '33847.596', 'end': '33851.276', 'text': 'of sweat. He realized that from the very'}, {'start': '33849.596', 'end': '33853.120', 'text': 'beginning, this battle had been led'}, {'start': '33851.276', 'end': '33854.640', 'text': 'entirely by his opponent, to the point'}, {'start': '33853.120', 'end': '33856.640', 'text': 'where he had even forgotten his own'}, {'start': '33854.640', 'end': '33858.720', 'text': 'fighting style. Casting a weary glance'}, {'start': '33856.640', 'end': '33860.560', 'text': 'at Heu, he thought to himself, "I must'}, {'start': '33858.720', 'end': '33863.120', 'text': 'break the substitute first before I can'}, {'start': '33860.560', 'end': '33865.756', 'text': 'use that move. Straptor, use Aerial'}, {'start': '33863.120', 'end': '33867.680', 'text': 'Ace." Lacy commanded. Despite struggling'}, {'start': '33865.756', 'end': '33869.756', 'text': 'to stand and lift its wings from the'}, {'start': '33867.680', 'end': '33871.916', 'text': 'ground, Straptor obeyed, a trace of'}, {'start': '33869.756', 'end': '33874.400', 'text': 'melancholy flickering in its eyes. It'}, {'start': '33871.916', 'end': '33876.080', 'text': 'executed a swift turn, flying low to the'}, {'start': '33874.400', 'end': '33878.400', 'text': 'ground at high speed. As it neared'}, {'start': '33876.080', 'end': '33880.400', 'text': 'Cramont, its powerful talons shattered'}, {'start': '33878.400', 'end': '33882.080', 'text': 'the substitute floating on the surface.'}, {'start': '33880.400', 'end': '33884.320', 'text': 'It then ascended rapidly, gaining'}, {'start': '33882.080', 'end': '33886.560', 'text': 'altitude. Lacy seemed to be preparing a'}, {'start': '33884.320', 'end': '33888.560', 'text': 'decisive move, a fierce determination'}, {'start': '33886.560', 'end': '33890.480', 'text': 'flickering in his eyes. Heyu noticed'}, {'start': '33888.560', 'end': '33892.240', 'text': 'that the amplification within Cradon'}, {'start': '33890.480', 'end': '33894.000', 'text': 'appeared to be weakening, signaling that'}, {'start': '33892.240', 'end': '33895.840', 'text': 'the effects of dragon dance were nearing'}, {'start': '33894.000', 'end': '33897.680', 'text': 'their end. Just as he was about to take'}, {'start': '33895.840', 'end': '33900.000', 'text': 'advantage and finish the fight quickly,'}, {'start': '33897.680', 'end': '33902.320', 'text': "Lacy's next command left him stunned."}, {'start': '33900.000', 'end': '33904.800', 'text': 'Straptor, brave bird. For the first'}, {'start': '33902.320', 'end': '33907.040', 'text': "time, Lacy's expression shifted. A mix"}, {'start': '33904.800', 'end': '33909.040', 'text': 'of anticipation and unease flashing in'}, {'start': '33907.040', 'end': '33911.040', 'text': "his gaze. He wasn't sure if this barely"}, {'start': '33909.040', 'end': '33912.720', 'text': 'practiced attack could succeed. As a'}, {'start': '33911.040', 'end': '33914.560', 'text': 'move that Staptor typically learns at'}, {'start': '33912.720', 'end': '33916.000', 'text': 'level 50, it was a testament to its'}, {'start': '33914.560', 'end': '33918.640', 'text': 'exceptional potential that it could pull'}, {'start': '33916.000', 'end': '33921.200', 'text': 'it off at level 30. In midair, Straptor'}, {'start': '33918.640', 'end': '33923.680', 'text': 'slowly folded its wings. Strangely, it'}, {'start': '33921.200', 'end': '33925.596', 'text': "didn't fall. Instead, its body began to"}, {'start': '33923.680', 'end': '33927.756', 'text': 'glow with a bluish purple light'}, {'start': '33925.596', 'end': '33929.680', 'text': 'resembling a rocket as it dove downward.'}, {'start': '33927.756', 'end': '33931.360', 'text': 'Hey was startled, realizing that the'}, {'start': '33929.680', 'end': '33933.040', 'text': 'aggressive expressions to Raptor had'}, {'start': '33931.360', 'end': '33935.040', 'text': 'displayed earlier might not have been'}, {'start': '33933.040', 'end': '33936.560', 'text': 'due to its intimidate ability. If that'}, {'start': '33935.040', 'end': '33938.960', 'text': 'was the case, this move would likely'}, {'start': '33936.560', 'end': '33941.680', 'text': 'cause recoil damage. Heyu quickly issued'}, {'start': '33938.960', 'end': '33943.596', 'text': 'a command. Cradant, protect. Cradant'}, {'start': '33941.680', 'end': '33945.360', 'text': 'raised its claws in front of itself,'}, {'start': '33943.596', 'end': '33947.276', 'text': 'instantly forming a green protective'}, {'start': '33945.360', 'end': '33949.276', 'text': 'shield that enveloped its entire body.'}, {'start': '33947.276', 'end': '33951.436', 'text': 'The atmosphere grew tense as Staptor'}, {'start': '33949.276', 'end': '33953.436', 'text': 'unleashed its attack. A powerful cry'}, {'start': '33951.436', 'end': '33955.276', 'text': 'echoed across the battlefield, and the'}, {'start': '33953.436', 'end': '33958.160', 'text': 'audience collectively held their breath.'}, {'start': '33955.276', 'end': '33960.200', 'text': 'The arena fell silent with no cheers, no'}, {'start': '33958.160', 'end': '33963.120', 'text': 'flashing signs, only an intense'}, {'start': '33960.200', 'end': '33965.360', 'text': 'anticipation. Boom! Boom! Boom! The'}, {'start': '33963.120', 'end': '33967.596', 'text': 'explosion resounded across the stage and'}, {'start': '33965.360', 'end': '33969.916', 'text': 'thick smoke engulfed the area. As the'}, {'start': '33967.596', 'end': '33971.916', 'text': 'dust began to settle, Cradon stood firm,'}, {'start': '33969.916', 'end': '33973.840', 'text': 'showing only a few minor scratches, but'}, {'start': '33971.916', 'end': '33975.680', 'text': 'otherwise unharmed. Heyu quickly'}, {'start': '33973.840', 'end': '33977.680', 'text': 'assessed the situation, realizing the'}, {'start': '33975.680', 'end': '33979.120', 'text': 'immense power behind the attack. He'}, {'start': '33977.680', 'end': '33981.040', 'text': "deduced that the move's strength was"}, {'start': '33979.120', 'end': '33982.800', 'text': "likely amplified by Staptor's hidden"}, {'start': '33981.040', 'end': '33985.040', 'text': 'ability, Reckless. Moves that cause'}, {'start': '33982.800', 'end': '33986.720', 'text': 'recoil damage gain increased power. But'}, {'start': '33985.040', 'end': '33988.560', 'text': 'how much stamina could Straptor have'}, {'start': '33986.720', 'end': '33991.200', 'text': 'left after using it? With a confident'}, {'start': '33988.560', 'end': '33993.436', 'text': 'smile, Hiu commanded, "Crodant, rock'}, {'start': '33991.200', 'end': '33995.276', 'text': 'slide." Lacy\'s expression darkened,'}, {'start': '33993.436', 'end': '33997.436', 'text': 'knowing that if this move failed, the'}, {'start': '33995.276', 'end': '33999.680', 'text': 'match was as good as lost. As the rock'}, {'start': '33997.436', 'end': '34001.520', 'text': "slide attack was unleashed, Laci's last"}, {'start': '33999.680', 'end': '34003.200', 'text': 'shred of hope crumbled. He stopped'}, {'start': '34001.520', 'end': '34005.040', 'text': 'giving commands, fully aware that'}, {'start': '34003.200', 'end': '34007.276', 'text': 'Staptor no longer had the strength to'}, {'start': '34005.040', 'end': '34009.360', 'text': 'execute any moves. Massive boulders'}, {'start': '34007.276', 'end': '34011.520', 'text': 'descended from above, crashing heavily'}, {'start': '34009.360', 'end': '34013.436', 'text': 'onto the low-flying Staptor. Trapped'}, {'start': '34011.520', 'end': '34015.520', 'text': 'beneath the rubble, it let out a pained'}, {'start': '34013.436', 'end': '34017.680', 'text': 'cry, its wings stained with blood, a'}, {'start': '34015.520', 'end': '34020.000', 'text': 'heartbreaking sight. Lacy felt a wave of'}, {'start': '34017.680', 'end': '34021.916', 'text': 'sorrow wash over him. Despite his usual'}, {'start': '34020.000', 'end': '34023.680', 'text': "sharp tongue, he couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '34021.916', 'end': '34025.520', 'text': 'a deep connection to the Pokémon that'}, {'start': '34023.680', 'end': '34027.596', 'text': 'had stood by him for over a year. "I'}, {'start': '34025.520', 'end': '34029.520', 'text': 'surrender," Laci said through gritted'}, {'start': '34027.596', 'end': '34031.436', 'text': 'teeth, recalling Staptor into its'}, {'start': '34029.520', 'end': '34034.000', 'text': 'pokeball. He shot one last glance at'}, {'start': '34031.436', 'end': '34036.480', 'text': 'Heiu before leaving the stage. "Wo Hiou!'}, {'start': '34034.000', 'end': '34038.400', 'text': 'Heyou! Heyou!" The audience erupted into'}, {'start': '34036.480', 'end': '34040.080', 'text': 'thunderous applause and cheers, their'}, {'start': '34038.400', 'end': '34042.080', 'text': 'voices reverberating throughout the'}, {'start': '34040.080', 'end': '34044.320', 'text': 'stadium. This battle, which had seemed'}, {'start': '34042.080', 'end': '34046.480', 'text': 'evenly matched to outsiders, was nothing'}, {'start': '34044.320', 'end': '34048.560', 'text': 'short of spectacular. The intense close'}, {'start': '34046.480', 'end': '34050.160', 'text': 'combat exchanges in particular had'}, {'start': '34048.560', 'end': '34051.756', 'text': 'everyone on the edge of their seats,'}, {'start': '34050.160', 'end': '34054.480', 'text': 'delivering a thrilling experience for'}, {'start': '34051.756', 'end': '34056.480', 'text': 'all. After lay conceded defeat, and left'}, {'start': '34054.480', 'end': '34058.640', 'text': 'the stage dejectedly, the arena was'}, {'start': '34056.480', 'end': '34060.240', 'text': 'filled with cheers for Hion. The host'}, {'start': '34058.640', 'end': '34062.160', 'text': 'ran to the center of the stage,'}, {'start': '34060.240', 'end': '34064.160', 'text': 'microphone in hand, and excitedly'}, {'start': '34062.160', 'end': '34066.800', 'text': "announced. Let's once again congratulate"}, {'start': '34064.160', 'end': '34068.560', 'text': 'Hion on his victory in the arena battle.'}, {'start': '34066.800', 'end': '34070.480', 'text': 'He has not only defeated his opponent,'}, {'start': '34068.560', 'end': '34072.160', 'text': 'but also won a unique item from our'}, {'start': '34070.480', 'end': '34073.916', 'text': 'battle club, the trade capsule. The'}, {'start': '34072.160', 'end': '34075.680', 'text': 'organizers seized the opportunity to'}, {'start': '34073.916', 'end': '34077.520', 'text': 'promote their club, ensuring they kept'}, {'start': '34075.680', 'end': '34079.520', 'text': "the audience's attention even after the"}, {'start': '34077.520', 'end': '34081.520', 'text': 'match had ended. As expected, the'}, {'start': '34079.520', 'end': '34083.680', 'text': 'mention of a unique item caused the'}, {'start': '34081.520', 'end': '34086.080', 'text': 'crowd to erupt in excitement once more.'}, {'start': '34083.680', 'end': '34088.080', 'text': 'Many faces turned red with envy, wishing'}, {'start': '34086.080', 'end': '34090.240', 'text': 'they were the ones receiving the prize.'}, {'start': '34088.080', 'end': '34092.080', 'text': 'Under his mask, Heyu wore a resigned'}, {'start': '34090.240', 'end': '34094.080', 'text': 'expression, reluctantly cooperating with'}, {'start': '34092.080', 'end': '34095.840', 'text': 'the hosts promotional efforts. Only'}, {'start': '34094.080', 'end': '34098.000', 'text': 'after the event concluded did he leave'}, {'start': '34095.840', 'end': '34099.756', 'text': 'the stage, following a staff member to a'}, {'start': '34098.000', 'end': '34101.840', 'text': 'backstage-like room. The room was'}, {'start': '34099.756', 'end': '34103.840', 'text': 'simple, furnished with ordinary rosewood'}, {'start': '34101.840', 'end': '34105.756', 'text': 'furniture, giving off an unremarkable'}, {'start': '34103.840', 'end': '34107.680', 'text': 'vibe. Heyu had just prepared to take a'}, {'start': '34105.756', 'end': '34110.320', 'text': 'seat when the door suddenly opened. A'}, {'start': '34107.680', 'end': '34112.480', 'text': 'masked man entered swiftly, handed an'}, {'start': '34110.320', 'end': '34114.880', 'text': 'exquisite gift box without a word, and'}, {'start': '34112.480', 'end': '34116.480', 'text': 'left just as quickly. Bewildered, Hiu'}, {'start': '34114.880', 'end': '34118.800', 'text': 'opened the box, and found a stunning'}, {'start': '34116.480', 'end': '34120.720', 'text': 'blue purple capsule lying inside. Its'}, {'start': '34118.800', 'end': '34122.560', 'text': 'appearance was exquisite, and under the'}, {'start': '34120.720', 'end': '34124.240', 'text': 'light, faint genetic patterns could be'}, {'start': '34122.560', 'end': '34126.080', 'text': 'seen within. "So, this is the trait'}, {'start': '34124.240', 'end': '34127.596', 'text': 'capsule," he thought to himself. This'}, {'start': '34126.080', 'end': '34129.596', 'text': "capsule could convert a Pokémon's"}, {'start': '34127.596', 'end': '34131.360', 'text': 'ability to another one, excluding hidden'}, {'start': '34129.596', 'end': '34132.960', 'text': 'abilities. "Hey, you couldn\'t help but'}, {'start': '34131.360', 'end': '34134.720', 'text': 'smile and delight such a treasure could'}, {'start': '34132.960', 'end': '34136.560', 'text': 'fetch an exorbitant price on the black'}, {'start': '34134.720', 'end': '34138.160', 'text': 'market. For certain Pokémon with'}, {'start': '34136.560', 'end': '34140.000', 'text': 'excellent potential, but limited by'}, {'start': '34138.160', 'end': '34142.080', 'text': 'their abilities, the trait capsule was'}, {'start': '34140.000', 'end': '34143.756', 'text': 'nothing short of a miracle." However,'}, {'start': '34142.080', 'end': '34145.120', 'text': "Heyu knew that this capsule wasn't"}, {'start': '34143.756', 'end': '34147.360', 'text': 'particularly useful for his current'}, {'start': '34145.120', 'end': '34149.200', 'text': 'Pokémon. His Sharpedo and Honkrow both'}, {'start': '34147.360', 'end': '34150.640', 'text': 'had hidden ability speed boost and'}, {'start': '34149.200', 'end': '34153.360', 'text': 'prankster, both of which were highly'}, {'start': '34150.640', 'end': '34155.916', 'text': 'advantageous. His EV, upon evolving into'}, {'start': '34153.360', 'end': '34157.680', 'text': 'Umbreon, would gain the synchroniz'}, {'start': '34155.916', 'end': '34159.840', 'text': "perfectly suited for Umbreon's tank"}, {'start': '34157.680', 'end': '34162.000', 'text': "role. His Cradon's adaptability ability"}, {'start': '34159.840', 'end': '34164.000', 'text': 'was self-explanatory, far superior to'}, {'start': '34162.000', 'end': '34165.520', 'text': 'other standard abilities. There was even'}, {'start': '34164.000', 'end': '34167.360', 'text': 'a rumored item called the ability'}, {'start': '34165.520', 'end': '34169.520', 'text': 'ointment, which could transform standard'}, {'start': '34167.360', 'end': '34171.756', 'text': 'abilities into hidden ones, essentially'}, {'start': '34169.520', 'end': '34173.520', 'text': 'an upgraded version of the Trey Capsule.'}, {'start': '34171.756', 'end': '34175.040', 'text': 'However, it had yet to appear on the'}, {'start': '34173.520', 'end': '34176.720', 'text': 'market, presumably still under'}, {'start': '34175.040', 'end': '34178.400', 'text': 'development. Hey, you waited in the room'}, {'start': '34176.720', 'end': '34180.160', 'text': 'for quite some time before someone who'}, {'start': '34178.400', 'end': '34182.160', 'text': "seemed to be the clubs behind Thessine's"}, {'start': '34180.160', 'end': '34184.000', 'text': 'boss finally appeared. After exchanging'}, {'start': '34182.160', 'end': '34185.756', 'text': 'some trivial pleasantries, the man got'}, {'start': '34184.000', 'end': '34187.520', 'text': 'straight to the point. I wonder if young'}, {'start': '34185.756', 'end': '34190.160', 'text': 'Hi Tion is interested in joining our'}, {'start': '34187.520', 'end': '34192.240', 'text': 'battle club. Outwardly, Hiu pretended to'}, {'start': '34190.160', 'end': '34194.480', 'text': 'consider the offer, but inwardly he was'}, {'start': '34192.240', 'end': '34196.000', 'text': 'unimpressed. The so-called invitation to'}, {'start': '34194.480', 'end': '34198.080', 'text': 'join the club was nothing more than a'}, {'start': '34196.000', 'end': '34199.840', 'text': 'ploy to recruit him as their enforcer,'}, {'start': '34198.080', 'end': '34201.756', 'text': 'aiding them in rigging battles to'}, {'start': '34199.840', 'end': '34203.916', 'text': "maximize profits. Hey, you didn't"}, {'start': '34201.756', 'end': '34205.680', 'text': 'consider himself a virtuous person. If'}, {'start': '34203.916', 'end': '34207.436', 'text': 'cooperating with them could benefit him,'}, {'start': '34205.680', 'end': '34209.360', 'text': "he wouldn't rule it out entirely."}, {'start': '34207.436', 'end': '34211.360', 'text': 'However, he was well aware that once he'}, {'start': '34209.360', 'end': '34213.120', 'text': 'joined, he would likely become a pawn in'}, {'start': '34211.360', 'end': '34215.360', 'text': 'their schemes, trapped in a web of'}, {'start': '34213.120', 'end': '34218.240', 'text': 'manipulation. Hidden beneath his mask,'}, {'start': '34215.360', 'end': '34219.680', 'text': "Heyu's face betrayed no emotion. Koroba"}, {'start': '34218.240', 'end': '34221.680', 'text': 'ultimately declined the invitation'}, {'start': '34219.680', 'end': '34223.520', 'text': 'politely and asked the other party not'}, {'start': '34221.680', 'end': '34225.040', 'text': 'to take it to heart. The person who'}, {'start': '34223.520', 'end': '34227.276', 'text': 'seemed to be the mastermind behind the'}, {'start': '34225.040', 'end': '34229.360', 'text': 'scenes was not angry. After a brief'}, {'start': '34227.276', 'end': '34231.276', 'text': 'two-cond pause, he laughed heartily and'}, {'start': '34229.360', 'end': '34232.960', 'text': 'let Koroba leave. assuring him there'}, {'start': '34231.276', 'end': '34234.960', 'text': 'were no hard feelings. Under the'}, {'start': '34232.960', 'end': '34236.880', 'text': "watchful eyes of the club's hidden boss,"}, {'start': '34234.960', 'end': '34238.400', 'text': 'Koroba departed the battle club.'}, {'start': '34236.880', 'end': '34240.080', 'text': 'Standing by the floor toseeiling window'}, {'start': '34238.400', 'end': '34242.480', 'text': 'on the second floor, the boss watched'}, {'start': '34240.080', 'end': '34244.160', 'text': 'Koroba walk away, his gaze distant as he'}, {'start': '34242.480', 'end': '34246.480', 'text': "thought to himself. If it weren't for"}, {'start': '34244.160', 'end': '34248.080', 'text': 'these unusual times. After the match,'}, {'start': '34246.480', 'end': '34250.000', 'text': 'Koroba headed straight to the Pokémon'}, {'start': '34248.080', 'end': '34252.160', 'text': "Center. Though Kraon hadn't sustained"}, {'start': '34250.000', 'end': '34253.840', 'text': 'any serious injuries, it had expended a'}, {'start': '34252.160', 'end': '34255.680', 'text': 'considerable amount of energy, having'}, {'start': '34253.840', 'end': '34257.200', 'text': 'maintained its dragon dance boost for a'}, {'start': '34255.680', 'end': '34259.436', 'text': 'significant portion of the battle.'}, {'start': '34257.200', 'end': '34261.520', 'text': "Handing Kraon's poke ball to Nurse Joy,"}, {'start': '34259.436', 'end': '34263.520', 'text': 'Kuroba earnestly requested, "Please take'}, {'start': '34261.520', 'end': '34265.680', 'text': 'care of it, Nurse Joy." He then glanced'}, {'start': '34263.520', 'end': '34267.756', 'text': 'around the lobby, spotted an empty seat,'}, {'start': '34265.680', 'end': '34270.240', 'text': 'and slowly made his way over. Just as he'}, {'start': '34267.756', 'end': '34272.400', 'text': 'sat down, a familiar, cold voice came'}, {'start': '34270.240', 'end': '34274.640', 'text': 'from behind him. "Hey, you\'re Koba,'}, {'start': '34272.400', 'end': '34276.720', 'text': 'right?" Turning around, Kuroba saw none'}, {'start': '34274.640', 'end': '34279.040', 'text': 'other than Lacy, the opponent he had'}, {'start': '34276.720', 'end': '34280.960', 'text': "just battled. However, Lacy's expression"}, {'start': '34279.040', 'end': '34282.960', 'text': "seemed a bit awkward. Kuroba's lips"}, {'start': '34280.960', 'end': '34285.596', 'text': 'curled into a faint smirk as he teased,'}, {'start': '34282.960', 'end': '34287.360', 'text': '"Oh, someone as insignificant as me is'}, {'start': '34285.596', 'end': '34289.360', 'text': 'actually worthy of your attention." He'}, {'start': '34287.360', 'end': '34291.436', 'text': 'emphasized the word insignificant with a'}, {'start': '34289.360', 'end': '34293.120', 'text': "deliberate tone. Lysi's mouth twitched"}, {'start': '34291.436', 'end': '34295.040', 'text': 'slightly as he suppressed his anger,'}, {'start': '34293.120', 'end': '34297.360', 'text': 'then sat across from Kuroba, saying'}, {'start': '34295.040', 'end': '34299.596', 'text': 'coldly, "You only won because of luck.'}, {'start': '34297.360', 'end': '34302.160', 'text': 'If my strap had a long-range move." The'}, {'start': '34299.596', 'end': '34304.480', 'text': 'moment Laci sat down, he began rambling,'}, {'start': '34302.160', 'end': '34306.240', 'text': "blaming Coroba's victory on sheer luck."}, {'start': '34304.480', 'end': '34308.240', 'text': 'His complaints boiled down to the same'}, {'start': '34306.240', 'end': '34310.080', 'text': "point. Kuroba wasn't deserving of the"}, {'start': '34308.240', 'end': '34312.160', 'text': "win. Listening to Lasis's endless"}, {'start': '34310.080', 'end': '34314.080', 'text': "grumbling, Kuroba's brows furrowed"}, {'start': '34312.160', 'end': '34316.240', 'text': "tighter. While Kuroba didn't consider"}, {'start': '34314.080', 'end': '34318.480', 'text': 'himself flawless, he was deeply loyal to'}, {'start': '34316.240', 'end': '34319.680', 'text': 'his Pokemon, especially his croant,'}, {'start': '34318.480', 'end': '34321.756', 'text': 'which had been with him the longest,'}, {'start': '34319.680', 'end': '34323.840', 'text': 'Koba saw it as a partner, not just a'}, {'start': '34321.756', 'end': '34325.756', 'text': 'tool. Yet, Lacy showed no signs of'}, {'start': '34323.840', 'end': '34327.916', 'text': 'reflecting on his own tactical errors,'}, {'start': '34325.756', 'end': '34330.320', 'text': 'choosing instead to blame his Staptor.'}, {'start': '34327.916', 'end': '34332.240', 'text': 'Unable to hold back any longer, Kuroba'}, {'start': '34330.320', 'end': '34334.240', 'text': 'interrupted, his expression darkening.'}, {'start': '34332.240', 'end': '34336.240', 'text': '"Your Straptor gave it its all and is'}, {'start': '34334.240', 'end': '34337.916', 'text': "incredibly strong. Honestly, you don't"}, {'start': '34336.240', 'end': '34339.520', 'text': 'deserve such a good Pokémon. your'}, {'start': '34337.916', 'end': '34341.520', 'text': 'command and strategy during the whole'}, {'start': '34339.520', 'end': '34343.756', 'text': "match. Kuroba's words struck a nerve"}, {'start': '34341.520', 'end': '34346.400', 'text': 'with Laci. A person with a strong sense'}, {'start': '34343.756', 'end': '34348.720', 'text': 'of pride, Laci immediately retorted, "A'}, {'start': '34346.400', 'end': '34351.120', 'text': "Pokemon's sole purpose is to win. If it"}, {'start': '34348.720', 'end': '34352.720', 'text': 'loses, it doesn\'t deserve any sympathy."'}, {'start': '34351.120', 'end': '34355.040', 'text': 'His statement revealed his view of'}, {'start': '34352.720', 'end': '34357.120', 'text': 'Pokémon as mere tools, even extending'}, {'start': '34355.040', 'end': '34359.596', 'text': 'this attitude to his longtime companion,'}, {'start': '34357.120', 'end': '34361.756', 'text': "Straptor. Kuroba's expression froze,"}, {'start': '34359.596', 'end': '34363.680', 'text': 'realizing there was no convincing Lacy.'}, {'start': '34361.756', 'end': '34365.840', 'text': 'Aware that clashes of philosophy between'}, {'start': '34363.680', 'end': '34367.596', 'text': 'trainers were often intense, he chose to'}, {'start': '34365.840', 'end': '34369.520', 'text': 'stay silent. Inwardly though, he'}, {'start': '34367.596', 'end': '34371.200', 'text': 'thought, "Just wait until Shindai beats'}, {'start': '34369.520', 'end': '34372.800', 'text': 'some sense into you." Amused by the'}, {'start': '34371.200', 'end': '34374.880', 'text': "thought, Kuroba couldn't help but"}, {'start': '34372.800', 'end': '34377.200', 'text': 'imagine Lays transformation into a'}, {'start': '34374.880', 'end': '34379.360', 'text': 'gentle, detail-oriented Pokemon breeder'}, {'start': '34377.200', 'end': '34381.120', 'text': "in the future. Should he record Lay's"}, {'start': '34379.360', 'end': '34382.880', 'text': 'current words and play them back for him'}, {'start': '34381.120', 'end': '34384.640', 'text': 'after his inevitable career change?'}, {'start': '34382.880', 'end': '34386.560', 'text': 'Before he could continue musing, nurse'}, {'start': '34384.640', 'end': '34388.400', 'text': 'Joy called out to him. Koroba retrieved'}, {'start': '34386.560', 'end': '34390.720', 'text': 'his croant and was about to head back to'}, {'start': '34388.400', 'end': '34392.640', 'text': 'his room to rest when Laci finally spoke'}, {'start': '34390.720', 'end': '34394.800', 'text': 'up, revealing the true reason for his'}, {'start': '34392.640', 'end': '34396.640', 'text': 'approach. Kuroba, you must gotten the'}, {'start': '34394.800', 'end': '34398.240', 'text': 'final reward, a hidden ability capsule,'}, {'start': '34396.640', 'end': '34399.756', 'text': 'right? Would you consider trading it to'}, {'start': '34398.240', 'end': '34401.916', 'text': "me? I'm willing to pay the highest"}, {'start': '34399.756', 'end': '34404.080', 'text': 'market price. Lacy suddenly blocked'}, {'start': '34401.916', 'end': '34406.160', 'text': "Kuroba's path, his face slightly"}, {'start': '34404.080', 'end': '34408.160', 'text': 'flushed, betraying his embarrassment.'}, {'start': '34406.160', 'end': '34410.240', 'text': 'Kuroba gave him a peculiar look, sizing'}, {'start': '34408.160', 'end': '34412.080', 'text': 'him up. Internally, he thought. So,'}, {'start': '34410.240', 'end': '34414.160', 'text': "you're here to ask for a favor. Yet, you"}, {'start': '34412.080', 'end': '34416.160', 'text': 'were just acting all high and mighty,'}, {'start': '34414.160', 'end': '34418.000', 'text': 'even arguing with me. This guy clearly'}, {'start': '34416.160', 'end': '34419.916', 'text': 'has no clue about social etiquette.'}, {'start': '34418.000', 'end': '34421.360', 'text': 'Still, Kuroba figured he might as well'}, {'start': '34419.916', 'end': '34423.276', 'text': 'take advantage of the situation and'}, {'start': '34421.360', 'end': '34425.276', 'text': 'raise the price. Hey, you smiled'}, {'start': '34423.276', 'end': '34427.200', 'text': 'faintly, the exquisite blue purple'}, {'start': '34425.276', 'end': '34429.276', 'text': 'ability capsule in his hand glinting'}, {'start': '34427.200', 'end': '34431.596', 'text': 'enticingly under the sunlight. He held'}, {'start': '34429.276', 'end': '34433.436', 'text': 'it up for Lacy to see, his gaze filled'}, {'start': '34431.596', 'end': '34435.680', 'text': 'with anticipation. "Who\'s this capsule'}, {'start': '34433.436', 'end': '34437.596', 'text': 'meant for?" he asked. Lacy\'s eyes were'}, {'start': '34435.680', 'end': '34439.200', 'text': 'instantly drawn to the capsule, staring'}, {'start': '34437.596', 'end': '34441.276', 'text': 'at it as though captivated by its'}, {'start': '34439.200', 'end': '34443.200', 'text': 'allure. "I have a Reyhorn. It\'s a ground'}, {'start': '34441.276', 'end': '34445.756', 'text': 'and rock type, but its ability is'}, {'start': '34443.200', 'end': '34448.000', 'text': 'lightning rod," Lacy said seriously, a'}, {'start': '34445.756', 'end': '34449.916', 'text': 'trace of pride showing on his face. Hey'}, {'start': '34448.000', 'end': '34451.840', 'text': 'was momentarily taken aback before his'}, {'start': '34449.916', 'end': '34453.756', 'text': 'expression turned peculiar. Lightning'}, {'start': '34451.840', 'end': '34455.276', 'text': 'rod was indeed a good ability. It could'}, {'start': '34453.756', 'end': '34457.120', 'text': 'draw in electric type attacks,'}, {'start': '34455.276', 'end': '34459.756', 'text': 'nullifying damage while boosting special'}, {'start': '34457.120', 'end': '34461.756', 'text': 'attack. However, Reyhorn being a ground'}, {'start': '34459.756', 'end': '34463.756', 'text': 'and rock type was naturally immune to'}, {'start': '34461.756', 'end': '34465.436', 'text': 'electric type moves. Would you seriously'}, {'start': '34463.756', 'end': '34467.120', 'text': 'expect anyone to send out an electric'}, {'start': '34465.436', 'end': '34468.800', 'text': 'type Pokémon against it? Hey, you'}, {'start': '34467.120', 'end': '34470.640', 'text': "couldn't help but laugh. Lacy's"}, {'start': '34468.800', 'end': '34472.720', 'text': 'expression remained solemn, clearly'}, {'start': '34470.640', 'end': '34474.400', 'text': 'confident in his reasoning. This Reyhorn'}, {'start': '34472.720', 'end': '34476.240', 'text': 'must have exceptional qualities or'}, {'start': '34474.400', 'end': '34478.640', 'text': "outstanding potential. It's worth using"}, {'start': '34476.240', 'end': '34480.560', 'text': 'an ability capsule on it, he said, his'}, {'start': '34478.640', 'end': '34482.800', 'text': 'words carrying a deep affection for his'}, {'start': '34480.560', 'end': '34484.640', 'text': 'Pokémon. All right, second question. Is'}, {'start': '34482.800', 'end': '34486.880', 'text': "your Straptor's ability reckless or"}, {'start': '34484.640', 'end': '34489.200', 'text': 'intimidate? Hey, you continued probing,'}, {'start': '34486.880', 'end': '34491.360', 'text': "curious about Lacy's battle strategies."}, {'start': '34489.200', 'end': '34493.436', 'text': 'Laci smiled faintly, as though prepared'}, {'start': '34491.360', 'end': '34495.436', 'text': "for the question. My Straptor's fierce"}, {'start': '34493.436', 'end': '34497.520', 'text': 'expression during battles is just a ruse'}, {'start': '34495.436', 'end': '34499.436', 'text': 'to mimic the intimidate ability. In'}, {'start': '34497.520', 'end': '34501.436', 'text': 'reality, it has a hidden ability'}, {'start': '34499.436', 'end': '34503.680', 'text': 'reckless, he explained, his tone'}, {'start': '34501.436', 'end': '34505.680', 'text': 'brimming with confidence. Hearing this,'}, {'start': '34503.680', 'end': '34507.756', 'text': "Heiu couldn't help but admire Laci's"}, {'start': '34505.680', 'end': '34509.360', 'text': 'meticulous planning, silently reminding'}, {'start': '34507.756', 'end': '34511.436', 'text': 'himself not to underestimate this'}, {'start': '34509.360', 'end': '34513.276', 'text': 'opponent. After their exchange, Heyu'}, {'start': '34511.436', 'end': '34515.840', 'text': 'successfully sold the ability capsule to'}, {'start': '34513.276', 'end': '34517.756', 'text': 'Laci for a hefty 1.5 million alliance'}, {'start': '34515.840', 'end': '34519.756', 'text': 'coins, leaving him in high spirits as'}, {'start': '34517.756', 'end': '34521.916', 'text': 'his account balance soared to 2.8'}, {'start': '34519.756', 'end': '34523.916', 'text': 'million. Over the next half month, Heyu'}, {'start': '34521.916', 'end': '34525.680', 'text': 'focused on training in Greenfield Town,'}, {'start': '34523.916', 'end': '34527.596', 'text': 'occasionally venturing into the wild for'}, {'start': '34525.680', 'end': '34529.200', 'text': 'survival practice, and participating in'}, {'start': '34527.596', 'end': '34531.596', 'text': 'battles at the local club to hone'}, {'start': '34529.200', 'end': '34533.276', 'text': "Eevee's skills. During this time, Laci"}, {'start': '34531.596', 'end': '34535.200', 'text': 'invited him for another match, and the'}, {'start': '34533.276', 'end': '34536.960', 'text': 'tension between them gradually eased.'}, {'start': '34535.200', 'end': '34538.960', 'text': 'Heyu discovered that apart from being'}, {'start': '34536.960', 'end': '34541.276', 'text': 'somewhat proud and arrogant, Laci was'}, {'start': '34538.960', 'end': '34543.756', 'text': 'actually a respectable rival. Overall,'}, {'start': '34541.276', 'end': '34545.756', 'text': 'Laci truly stands out, especially in the'}, {'start': '34543.756', 'end': '34547.436', 'text': 'field of nurturing Pokémon. His unique'}, {'start': '34545.756', 'end': '34549.436', 'text': 'training methods and the technique to'}, {'start': '34547.436', 'end': '34551.520', 'text': 'mimic the intimidating ability are so'}, {'start': '34549.436', 'end': '34553.040', 'text': 'ingenious that even Hey, with his'}, {'start': '34551.520', 'end': '34555.360', 'text': "current perspective, couldn't find"}, {'start': '34553.040', 'end': '34556.640', 'text': "fault, but instead felt admiration. It's"}, {'start': '34555.360', 'end': '34558.400', 'text': 'no wonder he would go on to mentor'}, {'start': '34556.640', 'end': '34560.480', 'text': 'someone like Jean Si in the future.'}, {'start': '34558.400', 'end': '34562.960', 'text': 'Laci, the Karu tunnel is filled with'}, {'start': '34560.480', 'end': '34565.276', 'text': "dangers. Here's a map I dreit should be"}, {'start': '34562.960', 'end': '34567.276', 'text': 'of some help to you. Heyu said, handing'}, {'start': '34565.276', 'end': '34569.040', 'text': 'a hand-drawn map to Laci, who was'}, {'start': '34567.276', 'end': '34570.800', 'text': 'preparing to leave Verden Turf Town to'}, {'start': '34569.040', 'end': '34572.400', 'text': 'continue his journey. Heyu<unk>s path'}, {'start': '34570.800', 'end': '34574.320', 'text': 'led from the southwest corner heading'}, {'start': '34572.400', 'end': '34576.560', 'text': 'northeast while Laci was heading the'}, {'start': '34574.320', 'end': '34578.480', 'text': 'opposite way back to Rust Borro City and'}, {'start': '34576.560', 'end': '34580.560', 'text': 'Pedleberg City, places he had previously'}, {'start': '34578.480', 'end': '34582.240', 'text': 'visited. Thank you, Hiu. I hope we can'}, {'start': '34580.560', 'end': '34584.160', 'text': 'meet at the League conference. When that'}, {'start': '34582.240', 'end': '34587.040', 'text': "time comes, let's have an exhilarating"}, {'start': '34584.160', 'end': '34588.960', 'text': 'battle. Laci for once refrained from'}, {'start': '34587.040', 'end': '34591.040', 'text': 'saying anything irritating and instead'}, {'start': '34588.960', 'end': '34592.880', 'text': 'expressed a heartfelt camaraderie as'}, {'start': '34591.040', 'end': '34594.560', 'text': "Hey, you watched Laci's figure disappear"}, {'start': '34592.880', 'end': '34596.240', 'text': 'into the distance. He turned his gaze'}, {'start': '34594.560', 'end': '34598.000', 'text': 'toward the setting sun and murmured'}, {'start': '34596.240', 'end': '34599.520', 'text': 'softly, "It\'s time for me to leave as'}, {'start': '34598.000', 'end': '34601.756', 'text': "well. I've been here for almost a"}, {'start': '34599.520', 'end': '34603.840', 'text': 'month." A few days later, after resting,'}, {'start': '34601.756', 'end': '34605.520', 'text': '"Hey, you left Verdurf Town." Before'}, {'start': '34603.840', 'end': '34606.960', 'text': 'departing, he made sure to exchange'}, {'start': '34605.520', 'end': '34608.800', 'text': 'contact information with the skilled'}, {'start': '34606.960', 'end': '34610.480', 'text': 'move tutor he had met there someone who'}, {'start': '34608.800', 'end': '34612.560', 'text': 'might prove helpful in the future,'}, {'start': '34610.480', 'end': '34614.240', 'text': 'further expanding his network. Early the'}, {'start': '34612.560', 'end': '34616.720', 'text': 'next morning, hey you set out for Fall'}, {'start': '34614.240', 'end': '34619.436', 'text': 'Arbor Town, located northeast of Verdurf'}, {'start': '34616.720', 'end': '34621.120', 'text': 'Town, separated by only a small forest.'}, {'start': '34619.436', 'end': '34622.640', 'text': 'According to the official travel guide,'}, {'start': '34621.120', 'end': '34625.120', 'text': 'the recommended route would be to head'}, {'start': '34622.640', 'end': '34627.200', 'text': 'east along Route 117 toward Malville'}, {'start': '34625.120', 'end': '34628.640', 'text': 'City. After all, the official routes are'}, {'start': '34627.200', 'end': '34630.880', 'text': 'much safer compared to traversing'}, {'start': '34628.640', 'end': '34632.560', 'text': 'untamed forests. However, Malville'}, {'start': '34630.880', 'end': '34634.160', 'text': "City's gym specializes in electric"}, {'start': '34632.560', 'end': '34636.320', 'text': 'types, which posed a significant'}, {'start': '34634.160', 'end': '34638.720', 'text': "disadvantage to Hiu's current team. In"}, {'start': '34636.320', 'end': '34640.560', 'text': "contrast, Fourtown's firetype gym felt"}, {'start': '34638.720', 'end': '34641.916', 'text': 'far more favorable to him. He had also'}, {'start': '34640.560', 'end': '34643.756', 'text': 'heard that the hot springs there were'}, {'start': '34641.916', 'end': '34645.520', 'text': 'incredibly popular and even known to'}, {'start': '34643.756', 'end': '34647.120', 'text': 'cure certain ailments. Heyu had'}, {'start': '34645.520', 'end': '34649.200', 'text': 'experienced the crashing waves of the'}, {'start': '34647.120', 'end': '34650.800', 'text': 'ocean and the gentle flow of streams,'}, {'start': '34649.200', 'end': '34653.040', 'text': 'but he had never tried soaking in a'}, {'start': '34650.800', 'end': '34655.200', 'text': 'hotring. That evening, he set up camp at'}, {'start': '34653.040', 'end': '34657.200', 'text': "the forest's edge. His Merro circled the"}, {'start': '34655.200', 'end': '34659.436', 'text': 'campsite, vigilantly guarding against'}, {'start': '34657.200', 'end': '34661.120', 'text': 'wild Pokémon. Meanwhile, his Eevee'}, {'start': '34659.436', 'end': '34663.276', 'text': 'dragged a small picnic cloth onto the'}, {'start': '34661.120', 'end': '34665.200', 'text': 'grass and eagerly sprawled out on it,'}, {'start': '34663.276', 'end': '34667.360', 'text': 'reveling in the soft texture. In'}, {'start': '34665.200', 'end': '34669.520', 'text': 'contrast, his Sharpedo rested quietly in'}, {'start': '34667.360', 'end': '34671.596', 'text': 'a portable automated water tank he had'}, {'start': '34669.520', 'end': '34673.680', 'text': 'purchased earlier. Chirp, chirp,'}, {'start': '34671.596', 'end': '34675.756', 'text': 'crackle, crackle. As the crisp sounds'}, {'start': '34673.680', 'end': '34677.840', 'text': 'echoed in the air, nightfall quietly'}, {'start': '34675.756', 'end': '34679.840', 'text': 'descended. Hey, you sat silently by the'}, {'start': '34677.840', 'end': '34681.840', 'text': 'campfire, the flickering flames casting'}, {'start': '34679.840', 'end': '34684.080', 'text': 'a warm glow on his slightly weary but'}, {'start': '34681.840', 'end': '34686.000', 'text': 'hopeful face. He curled up slightly,'}, {'start': '34684.080', 'end': '34688.480', 'text': 'holding his adorable little Eevee close'}, {'start': '34686.000', 'end': '34690.640', 'text': 'to his chest. The Eevee, resembling a'}, {'start': '34688.480', 'end': '34692.720', 'text': 'serene little angel, had soft fur that'}, {'start': '34690.640', 'end': '34694.960', 'text': "gently brushed against Hey's skin,"}, {'start': '34692.720', 'end': '34696.320', 'text': 'leaving a delicate sensation. Hey, you'}, {'start': '34694.960', 'end': '34698.480', 'text': 'gazed down at the little one in his'}, {'start': '34696.320', 'end': '34700.320', 'text': 'arms, his eyes filled with tenderness.'}, {'start': '34698.480', 'end': '34702.480', 'text': 'He fiddled with a small handheld device'}, {'start': '34700.320', 'end': '34704.480', 'text': 'resembling a thermometer newly purchased'}, {'start': '34702.480', 'end': '34706.560', 'text': "affection detector from Verdurf Town's"}, {'start': '34704.480', 'end': '34708.640', 'text': 'Pokémon store. Carefully, he aimed the'}, {'start': '34706.560', 'end': '34710.560', 'text': 'device at EV and a red beam scanned'}, {'start': '34708.640', 'end': '34712.400', 'text': 'across it. Then he pointed it at'}, {'start': '34710.560', 'end': '34714.480', 'text': 'himself. The screen on the device lit'}, {'start': '34712.400', 'end': '34716.800', 'text': 'up, displaying seven radiant heart'}, {'start': '34714.480', 'end': '34718.240', 'text': 'icons, the maximum affection level. This'}, {'start': '34716.800', 'end': '34720.400', 'text': 'was undeniable proof of the'}, {'start': '34718.240', 'end': '34722.480', 'text': 'extraordinary bond between Heyu and his'}, {'start': '34720.400', 'end': '34723.916', 'text': 'Eevee. Thinking about this, hey you'}, {'start': '34722.480', 'end': '34726.240', 'text': "couldn't help but glance again at the"}, {'start': '34723.916', 'end': '34727.916', 'text': 'peacefully sleeping Eevee in his arms.'}, {'start': '34726.240', 'end': '34729.840', 'text': 'The little one had its eyes tightly'}, {'start': '34727.916', 'end': '34731.840', 'text': 'closed, breathing evenly and'}, {'start': '34729.840', 'end': '34734.400', 'text': 'rhythmically, clearly lost in a sweet'}, {'start': '34731.840', 'end': '34736.080', 'text': "dream. Gently stroking Eevee's soft fur,"}, {'start': '34734.400', 'end': '34738.000', 'text': 'hey you felt a surge of contentment as'}, {'start': '34736.080', 'end': '34739.756', 'text': 'he mused that her level and experience'}, {'start': '34738.000', 'end': '34742.240', 'text': 'might now be sufficient to support her'}, {'start': '34739.756', 'end': '34744.160', 'text': 'evolution. Eevee used double team. Hey'}, {'start': '34742.240', 'end': '34746.400', 'text': 'you commanded. The Eevee on the lawn'}, {'start': '34744.160', 'end': '34748.400', 'text': 'instantly split into two with another'}, {'start': '34746.400', 'end': '34750.480', 'text': 'identical version of itself appearing.'}, {'start': '34748.400', 'end': '34752.560', 'text': 'However, upon closer inspection, the'}, {'start': '34750.480', 'end': '34754.400', 'text': "clone's expression seemed stiff, making"}, {'start': '34752.560', 'end': '34756.160', 'text': 'it distinguishable from the original.'}, {'start': '34754.400', 'end': '34758.080', 'text': 'The training of Double Team focuses on'}, {'start': '34756.160', 'end': '34760.160', 'text': 'three main aspects: enhancing the'}, {'start': '34758.080', 'end': '34762.080', 'text': "clone's realism, increasing the speed of"}, {'start': '34760.160', 'end': '34764.400', 'text': 'execution, and extending the duration of'}, {'start': '34762.080', 'end': '34766.160', 'text': "the clone's presence. Little Eevee, for"}, {'start': '34764.400', 'end': '34768.240', 'text': 'now, just concentrate on making the'}, {'start': '34766.160', 'end': '34769.916', 'text': 'shadow more realistic. Hey, you said as'}, {'start': '34768.240', 'end': '34771.680', 'text': 'he crouched down, gently stroking'}, {'start': '34769.916', 'end': '34773.520', 'text': "Eevee's small head, offering"}, {'start': '34771.680', 'end': '34774.800', 'text': 'encouragement while giving guidance.'}, {'start': '34773.520', 'end': '34776.960', 'text': 'This is the advantage of having a'}, {'start': '34774.800', 'end': '34778.800', 'text': 'trainer. Wild Pokemon, when training on'}, {'start': '34776.960', 'end': '34780.800', 'text': 'their own, often lack the ability to'}, {'start': '34778.800', 'end': '34782.800', 'text': 'create such precise plans and tend to'}, {'start': '34780.800', 'end': '34784.640', 'text': 'rely on trial and error. Many wild'}, {'start': '34782.800', 'end': '34786.560', 'text': "Pokemon don't even know how to fight"}, {'start': '34784.640', 'end': '34788.080', 'text': 'properly. They simply use their moves to'}, {'start': '34786.560', 'end': '34789.916', 'text': 'attack without understanding their'}, {'start': '34788.080', 'end': '34792.080', 'text': 'optimal battle style before being caught'}, {'start': '34789.916', 'end': '34793.916', 'text': "by humans. For instance, it's common to"}, {'start': '34792.080', 'end': '34795.840', 'text': 'see wild Pokémon with high physical'}, {'start': '34793.916', 'end': '34798.000', 'text': 'attack stats, relying solely on special'}, {'start': '34795.840', 'end': '34799.916', 'text': 'attacks or defensive Pokémon focusing'}, {'start': '34798.000', 'end': '34801.916', 'text': "only on offense. Without a trainer's"}, {'start': '34799.916', 'end': '34803.680', 'text': 'direction, wild Pokemon often have'}, {'start': '34801.916', 'end': '34805.120', 'text': 'combat abilities that are less than half'}, {'start': '34803.680', 'end': '34807.360', 'text': 'of what their peers with trainers can'}, {'start': '34805.120', 'end': '34809.436', 'text': 'achieve. Of course, some highlevel wild'}, {'start': '34807.360', 'end': '34811.436', 'text': 'Pokemon can adapt and develop survival'}, {'start': '34809.436', 'end': '34813.756', 'text': 'strategies suited to their abilities.'}, {'start': '34811.436', 'end': '34815.360', 'text': 'However, many trainers are reluctant or'}, {'start': '34813.756', 'end': '34817.120', 'text': 'even resistant to capturing fully'}, {'start': '34815.360', 'end': '34818.720', 'text': "matured wild Pokémon because it's"}, {'start': '34817.120', 'end': '34820.560', 'text': 'challenging to correct their ingrained'}, {'start': '34818.720', 'end': '34822.400', 'text': 'battle habits developed over years in'}, {'start': '34820.560', 'end': '34824.320', 'text': 'the wild. Trainers must invest'}, {'start': '34822.400', 'end': '34826.400', 'text': 'significant effort to undo the physical'}, {'start': '34824.320', 'end': '34828.240', 'text': 'and strategic errors from their past.'}, {'start': '34826.400', 'end': '34830.000', 'text': 'Given these challenges, many trainers'}, {'start': '34828.240', 'end': '34831.840', 'text': 'prefer to capture young Pokémon and'}, {'start': '34830.000', 'end': '34833.756', 'text': 'train them from an early age. This'}, {'start': '34831.840', 'end': '34835.596', 'text': 'approach not only ensures loyalty and'}, {'start': '34833.756', 'end': '34837.200', 'text': 'trust, but also allows trainers to'}, {'start': '34835.596', 'end': '34839.120', 'text': 'develop tailored training methods,'}, {'start': '34837.200', 'end': '34840.960', 'text': 'avoiding wasted potential or misguided'}, {'start': '34839.120', 'end': '34842.720', 'text': 'growth like that of wild Pokémon.'}, {'start': '34840.960', 'end': '34844.480', 'text': 'Naturally, there are exceptions. Some'}, {'start': '34842.720', 'end': '34846.160', 'text': 'wild Pokémon manage to discover'}, {'start': '34844.480', 'end': '34847.916', 'text': 'effective training methods on their own'}, {'start': '34846.160', 'end': '34850.160', 'text': 'and grow remarkably well. But these'}, {'start': '34847.916', 'end': '34851.916', 'text': 'cases are exceedingly rare. Today, hey,'}, {'start': '34850.160', 'end': '34853.680', 'text': 'you happen to encounter such a Pokémon'}, {'start': '34851.916', 'end': '34856.560', 'text': 'crotod, which exhibited an impressive'}, {'start': '34853.680', 'end': '34858.240', 'text': "move. scald. He's agile figure darted"}, {'start': '34856.560', 'end': '34860.080', 'text': 'through the forest with the croant'}, {'start': '34858.240', 'end': '34862.000', 'text': 'struggling to keep up. Suddenly, a'}, {'start': '34860.080', 'end': '34864.160', 'text': 'scorching jet of water shot forward,'}, {'start': '34862.000', 'end': '34866.160', 'text': 'targeting a Pokemon ahead. To Heyu'}, {'start': '34864.160', 'end': '34868.240', 'text': 'surprise, the Pokémon endured the hidden'}, {'start': '34866.160', 'end': '34870.160', 'text': 'scathe. What the? Did this thing just'}, {'start': '34868.240', 'end': '34872.320', 'text': 'switch to a water type? Hey thought to'}, {'start': '34870.160', 'end': '34874.560', 'text': 'himself. Including its previous fire and'}, {'start': '34872.320', 'end': '34876.040', 'text': 'ice forms, this floating Pokémon seemed'}, {'start': '34874.560', 'end': '34878.080', 'text': 'to have mastered three different'}, {'start': '34876.040', 'end': '34880.320', 'text': 'transformations. Judging by the fluidity'}, {'start': '34878.080', 'end': '34882.320', 'text': 'of its transitions, its proficiency was'}, {'start': '34880.320', 'end': '34884.560', 'text': "evident. Heyu's determination grew."}, {'start': '34882.320', 'end': '34886.640', 'text': "couldn't let this one slip away. Merro,"}, {'start': '34884.560', 'end': '34888.320', 'text': 'go. Hey, you commanded and the Merro'}, {'start': '34886.640', 'end': '34890.080', 'text': 'darted out from the nearby forest,'}, {'start': '34888.320', 'end': '34892.400', 'text': 'summoning a gentle breeze that boosted'}, {'start': '34890.080', 'end': '34893.916', 'text': "the team's Tailwind status. Little Eevee"}, {'start': '34892.400', 'end': '34895.756', 'text': 'leapt through the tree branches,'}, {'start': '34893.916', 'end': '34897.596', 'text': 'following its trainer in pursuit of the'}, {'start': '34895.756', 'end': '34899.360', 'text': 'target Pokémon. The sensation of'}, {'start': '34897.596', 'end': '34901.756', 'text': 'bounding between branches was thrilling'}, {'start': '34899.360', 'end': '34903.596', 'text': 'for Eevee, filling her with excitement.'}, {'start': '34901.756', 'end': '34905.680', 'text': 'Taking advantage of her momentum, she'}, {'start': '34903.596', 'end': '34907.680', 'text': 'gathered a shadowy sphere of energy and'}, {'start': '34905.680', 'end': '34909.520', 'text': 'launched it at the blue gas-like Pokémon'}, {'start': '34907.680', 'end': '34911.200', 'text': 'ahead. It was the shadow ball she had'}, {'start': '34909.520', 'end': '34913.200', 'text': 'recently learned through a TM, one of'}, {'start': '34911.200', 'end': '34915.360', 'text': 'the few offensive moves in her arsenal.'}, {'start': '34913.200', 'end': '34917.520', 'text': 'The dark, ghostly energy shot forward'}, {'start': '34915.360', 'end': '34919.200', 'text': 'and struck the floating Pokémon, now in'}, {'start': '34917.520', 'end': '34921.040', 'text': 'its rainy form, with impressive'}, {'start': '34919.200', 'end': '34923.200', 'text': "precision. The floating bubble's body"}, {'start': '34921.040', 'end': '34925.520', 'text': 'collided with a large tree, bouncing off'}, {'start': '34923.200', 'end': '34927.360', 'text': 'effortlessly like a sponge, unharmed.'}, {'start': '34925.520', 'end': '34929.120', 'text': 'Being composed of gas, the floating'}, {'start': '34927.360', 'end': '34932.000', 'text': 'bubble was nearly immune to physical'}, {'start': '34929.120', 'end': '34934.160', 'text': 'impacts. However, in its rainy form, its'}, {'start': '34932.000', 'end': '34936.240', 'text': 'body resembled a sponge, occasionally'}, {'start': '34934.160', 'end': '34937.840', 'text': 'leaving water trails on the ground. It'}, {'start': '34936.240', 'end': '34939.756', 'text': 'staggered to its feet and a large'}, {'start': '34937.840', 'end': '34941.596', 'text': 'balloon began to form at its chest,'}, {'start': '34939.756', 'end': '34943.596', 'text': 'gradually shifting in color from milky'}, {'start': '34941.596', 'end': '34945.596', 'text': 'white to sky blue. The weather ball shot'}, {'start': '34943.596', 'end': '34946.960', 'text': 'out with a burst, its power and type'}, {'start': '34945.596', 'end': '34948.720', 'text': 'changing according to the weather.'}, {'start': '34946.960', 'end': '34950.240', 'text': 'Although it was sunny, meaning the ball'}, {'start': '34948.720', 'end': '34952.320', 'text': 'should have been firet type, the rainy'}, {'start': '34950.240', 'end': '34954.080', 'text': 'form altered the attack to water type.'}, {'start': '34952.320', 'end': '34956.160', 'text': 'As it launched the attack, the floating'}, {'start': '34954.080', 'end': '34958.480', 'text': 'bubble swiftly transitioned to its icy'}, {'start': '34956.160', 'end': '34960.320', 'text': 'form, becoming its snowy form in a near'}, {'start': '34958.480', 'end': '34963.200', 'text': 'instant transformation, astonishing'}, {'start': '34960.320', 'end': '34965.040', 'text': 'Kuroha. This wild, gifted Pokemon not'}, {'start': '34963.200', 'end': '34966.880', 'text': 'only displayed remarkable aptitude for'}, {'start': '34965.040', 'end': '34969.040', 'text': 'form shifting, but also captivated'}, {'start': '34966.880', 'end': '34971.276', 'text': 'Kuroha with its exceptional mastery of'}, {'start': '34969.040', 'end': '34972.880', 'text': 'weather-based skills. At just level 20,'}, {'start': '34971.276', 'end': '34975.040', 'text': 'the floating bubble could independently'}, {'start': '34972.880', 'end': '34976.400', 'text': 'learn moves like rain dance, sunny day,'}, {'start': '34975.040', 'end': '34978.880', 'text': 'and hail skills that other similar'}, {'start': '34976.400', 'end': '34980.560', 'text': 'Pokémon like Miloic and Swamperd'}, {'start': '34978.880', 'end': '34982.720', 'text': "typically wouldn't master until reaching"}, {'start': '34980.560', 'end': '34984.720', 'text': 'level 40 or 50. Having witnessed the'}, {'start': '34982.720', 'end': '34986.800', 'text': 'arduous effort Kraon put into learning'}, {'start': '34984.720', 'end': '34988.800', 'text': "rain dance, Kuroha couldn't help but"}, {'start': '34986.800', 'end': '34990.560', 'text': 'feel a headache brewing. Now, this'}, {'start': '34988.800', 'end': '34992.800', 'text': 'outstanding teacher of weather moves had'}, {'start': '34990.560', 'end': '34994.240', 'text': 'conveniently presented itself. Moreover,'}, {'start': '34992.800', 'end': '34996.080', 'text': 'the floating bubbles seamless'}, {'start': '34994.240', 'end': '34997.916', 'text': 'transformations were a testament to its'}, {'start': '34996.080', 'end': '34999.520', 'text': 'extraordinary potential. While it might'}, {'start': '34997.916', 'end': '35000.960', 'text': 'not serve as a frontline fighter, it'}, {'start': '34999.520', 'end': '35002.640', 'text': 'would certainly shine as part of the'}, {'start': '35000.960', 'end': '35004.160', 'text': 'support team. At this moment, the'}, {'start': '35002.640', 'end': '35005.916', 'text': 'floating bubble appeared to possess'}, {'start': '35004.160', 'end': '35007.840', 'text': 'remarkable intelligence, even'}, {'start': '35005.916', 'end': '35009.840', 'text': 'understanding type advantages. After'}, {'start': '35007.840', 'end': '35011.840', 'text': 'shifting to its snowy form, its weather'}, {'start': '35009.840', 'end': '35013.520', 'text': 'ball attack directly targeted Merkro.'}, {'start': '35011.840', 'end': '35015.680', 'text': 'The icy weather ball launched another'}, {'start': '35013.520', 'end': '35017.200', 'text': 'strike. And being a gaseous entity, the'}, {'start': '35015.680', 'end': '35019.276', 'text': 'floating bubble was also adept at'}, {'start': '35017.200', 'end': '35020.720', 'text': "fleeing. If not for Kohaa's Pokemon"}, {'start': '35019.276', 'end': '35022.800', 'text': "benefiting from Merro<unk>'s tailwind"}, {'start': '35020.720', 'end': '35024.880', 'text': 'support, it might have truly escaped.'}, {'start': '35022.800', 'end': '35026.560', 'text': 'Exhausted, the floating bubble came to a'}, {'start': '35024.880', 'end': '35028.640', 'text': 'stop at the edge of a cliff, finding'}, {'start': '35026.560', 'end': '35030.800', 'text': 'itself cornered. Just as it prepared to'}, {'start': '35028.640', 'end': '35033.520', 'text': "fight to the end, Kuroha's voice rang"}, {'start': '35030.800', 'end': '35035.276', 'text': 'out. Sharpedo Aqua Jet. A blue'}, {'start': '35033.520', 'end': '35036.960', 'text': 'lightning-like stream of water shot'}, {'start': '35035.276', 'end': '35038.560', 'text': 'toward the floating bubble, striking it'}, {'start': '35036.960', 'end': '35040.640', 'text': "with such speed that it couldn't react"}, {'start': '35038.560', 'end': '35042.560', 'text': 'in time. The attacker was none other'}, {'start': '35040.640', 'end': '35044.720', 'text': 'than Sharpedo, which had been silently'}, {'start': '35042.560', 'end': '35047.040', 'text': 'charging its power on the sidelines. "Go'}, {'start': '35044.720', 'end': '35048.800', 'text': 'Pokeball!" Kurroa tossed a yellow Ultra'}, {'start': '35047.040', 'end': '35050.880', 'text': 'Ball, showing his respect for such a'}, {'start': '35048.800', 'end': '35052.960', 'text': 'remarkable Pokémon. With a crisp ding,'}, {'start': '35050.880', 'end': '35054.880', 'text': 'Kurroa smiled. With this floating bubble'}, {'start': '35052.960', 'end': '35056.320', 'text': 'on his team, future weather-based move'}, {'start': '35054.880', 'end': '35058.080', 'text': 'training would likely become much'}, {'start': '35056.320', 'end': '35060.000', 'text': 'easier. Not bad. Another valuable'}, {'start': '35058.080', 'end': '35061.916', 'text': 'addition to the support team. Kroa took'}, {'start': '35060.000', 'end': '35063.596', 'text': 'out his Pokedex, minimized the Ultra'}, {'start': '35061.916', 'end': '35065.756', 'text': 'Ball, and clipped it to the back. The'}, {'start': '35063.596', 'end': '35067.596', 'text': 'Pokedex displayed floating bubble, the'}, {'start': '35065.756', 'end': '35069.436', 'text': 'weather Pokémon. Its appearance changes'}, {'start': '35067.596', 'end': '35071.040', 'text': 'with the weather. To protect its small'}, {'start': '35069.436', 'end': '35073.360', 'text': 'body, it has gained the ability to'}, {'start': '35071.040', 'end': '35075.756', 'text': 'harness the immense energy of nature.'}, {'start': '35073.360', 'end': '35080.000', 'text': 'Ability: unstable weather. Gender,'}, {'start': '35075.756', 'end': '35083.436', 'text': 'female, type, normal. Height 0.3 m.'}, {'start': '35080.000', 'end': '35086.240', 'text': 'Weight 0.8 kg. Exceptional energy'}, {'start': '35083.436', 'end': '35088.880', 'text': 'control. Known moves: tackle, headbutt,'}, {'start': '35086.240', 'end': '35091.436', 'text': 'ember, water gun, powder snow, sunny'}, {'start': '35088.880', 'end': '35093.756', 'text': 'day, rain dance, hail, weather ball.'}, {'start': '35091.436', 'end': '35095.596', 'text': 'Inherited move, lucky chant. Seeing the'}, {'start': '35093.756', 'end': '35097.680', 'text': 'words exceptional energy control on the'}, {'start': '35095.596', 'end': '35099.916', 'text': 'screen, Kuroha turned to Cra and'}, {'start': '35097.680', 'end': '35101.200', 'text': 'remarked, "Crodant, you\'re in luck.'}, {'start': '35099.916', 'end': '35102.880', 'text': "You've just got the best teacher for"}, {'start': '35101.200', 'end': '35104.400', 'text': 'weather-based moves floating bubble."'}, {'start': '35102.880', 'end': '35106.240', 'text': '"Hey, you instructed a few of his'}, {'start': '35104.400', 'end': '35108.080', 'text': 'Pokémon to stand guard around him, then'}, {'start': '35106.240', 'end': '35110.000', 'text': 'released the unconscious Driflin from'}, {'start': '35108.080', 'end': '35111.916', 'text': 'his grasp." He sighed softly. "Why'}, {'start': '35110.000', 'end': '35113.680', 'text': "resist? If you'd just let me capture"}, {'start': '35111.916', 'end': '35115.756', 'text': "you, you wouldn't have had to endure all"}, {'start': '35113.680', 'end': '35117.436', 'text': 'that." With a gentle demeanor, Heyu'}, {'start': '35115.756', 'end': '35119.120', 'text': 'pulled out an elegant bottle of healing'}, {'start': '35117.436', 'end': '35121.120', 'text': 'spray from his pocket. Carefully'}, {'start': '35119.120', 'end': '35123.040', 'text': 'unscrewed the cap and lightly sprayed it'}, {'start': '35121.120', 'end': '35124.800', 'text': "onto the wounds on Driflin's body. As"}, {'start': '35123.040', 'end': '35126.640', 'text': 'the spray touched the injuries, a'}, {'start': '35124.800', 'end': '35129.040', 'text': 'refreshing cool sensation spread through'}, {'start': '35126.640', 'end': '35130.880', 'text': "Driflin's entire body, jolting her awake"}, {'start': '35129.040', 'end': '35133.520', 'text': 'from her state of unconsciousness.'}, {'start': '35130.880', 'end': '35135.520', 'text': '"You!" A sharp, cautious cry echoed as'}, {'start': '35133.520', 'end': '35137.120', 'text': 'Driflin abruptly opened her eyes,'}, {'start': '35135.520', 'end': '35139.040', 'text': 'springing into the air like a coiled'}, {'start': '35137.120', 'end': '35140.720', 'text': 'spring. Alarmed, she scanned her'}, {'start': '35139.040', 'end': '35142.720', 'text': 'surroundings, only to find herself'}, {'start': '35140.720', 'end': '35144.800', 'text': 'surrounded by intimidating Pokémon.'}, {'start': '35142.720', 'end': '35146.800', 'text': 'Their fierce gazes bore into her,'}, {'start': '35144.800', 'end': '35149.276', 'text': 'especially the massive sharpedo and the'}, {'start': '35146.800', 'end': '35151.120', 'text': 'croant brandishing its enormous pincers.'}, {'start': '35149.276', 'end': '35153.040', 'text': 'Their menacing expressions sent chills'}, {'start': '35151.120', 'end': '35155.120', 'text': 'down her spine as if they could pounce'}, {'start': '35153.040', 'end': '35156.880', 'text': 'at any moment and tear her apart.'}, {'start': '35155.120', 'end': '35158.720', 'text': 'Confronted with such a formidable group'}, {'start': '35156.880', 'end': '35160.640', 'text': 'of adversaries, the inexperienced'}, {'start': '35158.720', 'end': '35162.800', 'text': 'Driflin felt utterly helpless and'}, {'start': '35160.640', 'end': '35164.720', 'text': 'terrified. She regretted her decision to'}, {'start': '35162.800', 'end': '35167.040', 'text': 'leave her familiar home and cursed her'}, {'start': '35164.720', 'end': '35169.276', 'text': 'curiosity about the outside world. Her'}, {'start': '35167.040', 'end': '35171.436', 'text': 'small, delicate form trembled slightly,'}, {'start': '35169.276', 'end': '35174.080', 'text': 'and faint wisps of gas began to escape'}, {'start': '35171.436', 'end': '35175.756', 'text': 'from her gaseous body. Hey now, Driflin,'}, {'start': '35174.080', 'end': '35177.916', 'text': "there's no need to be scared. From now"}, {'start': '35175.756', 'end': '35179.596', 'text': "on, you'll be a Pokémon with a trainer."}, {'start': '35177.916', 'end': '35181.520', 'text': "Here, I've got a little gift for you."}, {'start': '35179.596', 'end': '35183.200', 'text': 'Hey, you offered her a warm smile and'}, {'start': '35181.520', 'end': '35185.276', 'text': 'retrieved a block of poke block from his'}, {'start': '35183.200', 'end': '35187.520', 'text': 'space bag, presenting it to Driflin. In'}, {'start': '35185.276', 'end': '35189.680', 'text': 'his mind, no wild Pokémon could resist'}, {'start': '35187.520', 'end': '35191.120', 'text': 'such a delicious treat. However, what'}, {'start': '35189.680', 'end': '35193.276', 'text': 'happened next completely caught him off'}, {'start': '35191.120', 'end': '35195.040', 'text': 'guard. Driflin cautiously drifted closer'}, {'start': '35193.276', 'end': '35197.360', 'text': 'to Heyu, sniffed the poke block'}, {'start': '35195.040', 'end': '35199.276', 'text': 'curiously and took a tiny nibble. After'}, {'start': '35197.360', 'end': '35201.360', 'text': 'chewing for a moment, she made a face of'}, {'start': '35199.276', 'end': '35202.960', 'text': 'clear distaste. Heyu was momentarily'}, {'start': '35201.360', 'end': '35204.880', 'text': 'stunned, but quickly realized it might'}, {'start': '35202.960', 'end': '35207.120', 'text': 'not suit her taste. He promptly switched'}, {'start': '35204.880', 'end': '35209.276', 'text': 'to another type. Here, Driflin, try this'}, {'start': '35207.120', 'end': '35211.360', 'text': 'one. I added plenty of spices to make it'}, {'start': '35209.276', 'end': '35213.276', 'text': 'extra flavorful. This time, he pulled'}, {'start': '35211.360', 'end': '35215.120', 'text': 'out a pink poke, a special snack he had'}, {'start': '35213.276', 'end': '35217.040', 'text': 'crafted specifically for Eevee. Though'}, {'start': '35215.120', 'end': '35219.200', 'text': 'not particularly nutritious, its flavor'}, {'start': '35217.040', 'end': '35221.040', 'text': 'was exquisite. Heyu was confident no'}, {'start': '35219.200', 'end': '35223.360', 'text': 'Pokémon could resist its allure. Yu'}, {'start': '35221.040', 'end': '35225.200', 'text': 'Yuyu. Once again, Driflin took a small'}, {'start': '35223.360', 'end': '35227.436', 'text': 'bite, only to show the same look of'}, {'start': '35225.200', 'end': '35229.520', 'text': 'disdain. This reaction greatly offended'}, {'start': '35227.436', 'end': '35231.436', 'text': 'Eevee, whose sharp gaze now locked onto'}, {'start': '35229.520', 'end': '35233.276', 'text': 'Driflin. After all, this was her'}, {'start': '35231.436', 'end': '35235.596', 'text': "favorite snack, and Driflin's reaction"}, {'start': '35233.276', 'end': '35237.436', 'text': 'seemed downright insulting. Heyu, now'}, {'start': '35235.596', 'end': '35239.436', 'text': 'thoroughly puzzled, decided to taste a'}, {'start': '35237.436', 'end': '35240.960', 'text': 'small piece himself. After savoring it'}, {'start': '35239.436', 'end': '35242.560', 'text': 'carefully, he confirmed there was'}, {'start': '35240.960', 'end': '35244.960', 'text': 'nothing wrong with the poke block. When'}, {'start': '35242.560', 'end': '35247.200', 'text': 'the temptation of food failed, Heyu had'}, {'start': '35244.960', 'end': '35248.480', 'text': 'no choice but to resort to force. After'}, {'start': '35247.200', 'end': '35250.720', 'text': 'several rounds of battle with his'}, {'start': '35248.480', 'end': '35252.800', 'text': 'Pokemon taking turns, Driflon was'}, {'start': '35250.720', 'end': '35254.720', 'text': 'significantly weakened. Her gaseous body'}, {'start': '35252.800', 'end': '35256.960', 'text': 'had noticeably diminished with several'}, {'start': '35254.720', 'end': '35258.880', 'text': 'wisps of gas escaping into the air.'}, {'start': '35256.960', 'end': '35260.800', 'text': 'Growing concerned, Heiu consulted his'}, {'start': '35258.880', 'end': '35262.800', 'text': 'Pokedex and learned that the lost gas'}, {'start': '35260.800', 'end': '35264.880', 'text': 'could be replenished using water vapor.'}, {'start': '35262.800', 'end': '35266.560', 'text': 'This finally put Heyou at ease, though'}, {'start': '35264.880', 'end': '35268.800', 'text': 'he remained deeply curious about the'}, {'start': '35266.560', 'end': '35270.800', 'text': 'peculiar physiology of these spirits.'}, {'start': '35268.800', 'end': '35272.400', 'text': 'Without wasting any time, he decided to'}, {'start': '35270.800', 'end': '35274.240', 'text': 'set off immediately. If he could'}, {'start': '35272.400', 'end': '35276.720', 'text': 'successfully cross this forest, the town'}, {'start': '35274.240', 'end': '35278.480', 'text': 'of Guyenne lay just ahead. As he spoke,'}, {'start': '35276.720', 'end': '35280.560', 'text': 'he flexed his fingers and prepared to'}, {'start': '35278.480', 'end': '35282.560', 'text': 'move forward with eager determination.'}, {'start': '35280.560', 'end': '35284.240', 'text': 'However, just as he lifted his foot,'}, {'start': '35282.560', 'end': '35286.320', 'text': 'something unexpected happened. A'}, {'start': '35284.240', 'end': '35288.000', 'text': 'previously quiet and obedient floating'}, {'start': '35286.320', 'end': '35290.960', 'text': 'bubble suddenly let out a series of'}, {'start': '35288.000', 'end': '35293.120', 'text': 'sharp, urgent cries. Yu Yuyu, it floated'}, {'start': '35290.960', 'end': '35295.120', 'text': 'lightly, as if drawn by some mysterious'}, {'start': '35293.120', 'end': '35296.960', 'text': 'force, heading in a completely different'}, {'start': '35295.120', 'end': '35299.436', 'text': 'direction. It seemed to be conveying a'}, {'start': '35296.960', 'end': '35301.200', 'text': 'message to Hi Yu in its own unique way,'}, {'start': '35299.436', 'end': '35303.436', 'text': 'urging him to follow. Faced with this'}, {'start': '35301.200', 'end': '35305.120', 'text': 'sudden turn of events, Hiu hesitated.'}, {'start': '35303.436', 'end': '35306.800', 'text': 'Was the floating bubble leading him to'}, {'start': '35305.120', 'end': '35308.880', 'text': 'its parents to seek help? Or was it'}, {'start': '35306.800', 'end': '35310.560', 'text': 'luring him into a carefully laid trap?'}, {'start': '35308.880', 'end': '35312.480', 'text': "He didn't follow blindly, but stopped to"}, {'start': '35310.560', 'end': '35314.480', 'text': 'think. His cautious and skeptical'}, {'start': '35312.480', 'end': '35316.240', 'text': 'nature, honed over the years, made him'}, {'start': '35314.480', 'end': '35318.000', 'text': 'highly vigilant of his surroundings,'}, {'start': '35316.240', 'end': '35319.840', 'text': 'especially when his own safety was at'}, {'start': '35318.000', 'end': '35321.596', 'text': 'stake. Heyu had long understood the'}, {'start': '35319.840', 'end': '35323.756', 'text': 'dangers of the world carelessness could'}, {'start': '35321.596', 'end': '35326.000', 'text': 'lead to irreparable consequences. While'}, {'start': '35323.756', 'end': '35328.000', 'text': 'his mindset might seem overly wary, it'}, {'start': '35326.000', 'end': '35329.360', 'text': 'had saved his life many times before.'}, {'start': '35328.000', 'end': '35331.120', 'text': 'Taking advantage of the floating'}, {'start': '35329.360', 'end': '35333.120', 'text': "bubbles's distraction, hey you quickly"}, {'start': '35331.120', 'end': '35335.436', 'text': 'retrieved the Pokeball, captured it, and'}, {'start': '35333.120', 'end': '35337.480', 'text': 'locked it away. Sorry, floating bubble.'}, {'start': '35335.436', 'end': '35339.680', 'text': 'He murmured softly to the ball, almost'}, {'start': '35337.480', 'end': '35341.200', 'text': 'apologetically. Then he decided to'}, {'start': '35339.680', 'end': '35342.960', 'text': 'explore the direction where the floating'}, {'start': '35341.200', 'end': '35345.040', 'text': 'bubble had been heading. Surveying the'}, {'start': '35342.960', 'end': '35347.436', 'text': 'other Pokémon around him, he felt a wave'}, {'start': '35345.040', 'end': '35349.360', 'text': 'of reassurance. With you all here, my'}, {'start': '35347.436', 'end': '35351.200', 'text': "safety is guaranteed. You're my"}, {'start': '35349.360', 'end': '35353.120', 'text': 'strongest shield. Hey, you doubted there'}, {'start': '35351.200', 'end': '35355.040', 'text': 'could be any formidable Pokémon in this'}, {'start': '35353.120', 'end': '35356.880', 'text': 'small forest. The floating bubbles level'}, {'start': '35355.040', 'end': '35359.276', 'text': 'of just over 20 had already surprised'}, {'start': '35356.880', 'end': '35361.040', 'text': 'him. After all, even in the forest core,'}, {'start': '35359.276', 'end': '35363.040', 'text': 'most Pokémon he encountered range'}, {'start': '35361.040', 'end': '35365.200', 'text': 'between singledigit and low double-digit'}, {'start': '35363.040', 'end': '35367.120', 'text': 'levels. Besides, the floating bubbles'}, {'start': '35365.200', 'end': '35368.720', 'text': "earlier reaction didn't seem calculated."}, {'start': '35367.120', 'end': '35370.720', 'text': 'It appeared to be an instinctive'}, {'start': '35368.720', 'end': '35372.640', 'text': 'response. Heyu prided himself on his'}, {'start': '35370.720', 'end': '35374.640', 'text': "sharp instincts. Otherwise, he wouldn't"}, {'start': '35372.640', 'end': '35376.720', 'text': 'have come so far or earned the favor of'}, {'start': '35374.640', 'end': '35379.120', 'text': 'figures like Master Chinley and the Joy'}, {'start': '35376.720', 'end': '35381.120', 'text': 'family. After much deliberation, Hiu'}, {'start': '35379.120', 'end': '35383.360', 'text': 'instructed the Pokémon around him, "If I'}, {'start': '35381.120', 'end': '35385.520', 'text': 'encounter any danger, use protect'}, {'start': '35383.360', 'end': '35387.680', 'text': 'immediately." The Pokémon silently took'}, {'start': '35385.520', 'end': '35389.276', 'text': "his words to heart. In fact, this wasn't"}, {'start': '35387.680', 'end': '35391.520', 'text': 'the first time Heyu had given them this'}, {'start': '35389.276', 'end': '35392.880', 'text': 'directive. By now, reacting to danger'}, {'start': '35391.520', 'end': '35394.800', 'text': 'with protect had become their'}, {'start': '35392.880', 'end': '35397.040', 'text': 'instinctive rule, deeply ingrained in'}, {'start': '35394.800', 'end': '35398.560', 'text': 'their minds. Heyu was pleased with this,'}, {'start': '35397.040', 'end': '35401.360', 'text': 'knowing that safeguarding his life was'}, {'start': '35398.560', 'end': '35402.800', 'text': 'paramount. As the sun gradually set, hey'}, {'start': '35401.360', 'end': '35404.320', 'text': 'carefully explored the forest for'}, {'start': '35402.800', 'end': '35406.560', 'text': 'several hours, but found nothing'}, {'start': '35404.320', 'end': '35408.480', 'text': 'unusual. The only thing remotely Yeri'}, {'start': '35406.560', 'end': '35410.400', 'text': 'was a bottomless cave. He ventured into'}, {'start': '35408.480', 'end': '35412.800', 'text': 'it for about half an hour, only to find'}, {'start': '35410.400', 'end': '35414.800', 'text': 'a dark, seemingly endless passage.'}, {'start': '35412.800', 'end': '35416.560', 'text': 'Unable to see where it led, he decided'}, {'start': '35414.800', 'end': '35418.640', 'text': 'to retreat for now. Could it really be'}, {'start': '35416.560', 'end': '35421.276', 'text': 'that cave? Heyu leaned against a large'}, {'start': '35418.640', 'end': '35423.436', 'text': 'boulder, pondering to himself. Nearby, a'}, {'start': '35421.276', 'end': '35425.360', 'text': 'merro perched on a tree branch, keeping'}, {'start': '35423.436', 'end': '35427.200', 'text': 'watch while a croant stood guard at his'}, {'start': '35425.360', 'end': '35429.360', 'text': 'side, habitual actions ingrained in his'}, {'start': '35427.200', 'end': '35430.800', 'text': 'team. Finally, hey decided to bring the'}, {'start': '35429.360', 'end': '35433.040', 'text': 'floating bubble out again to get some'}, {'start': '35430.800', 'end': '35434.720', 'text': 'answers. But first, he had his Pokémon'}, {'start': '35433.040', 'end': '35436.400', 'text': 'form a protective circle to prevent it'}, {'start': '35434.720', 'end': '35438.160', 'text': 'from escaping. Once he ensured'}, {'start': '35436.400', 'end': '35440.320', 'text': 'everything was secure, he released the'}, {'start': '35438.160', 'end': '35442.160', 'text': 'floating bubble. Yu Yuyu. The moment it'}, {'start': '35440.320', 'end': '35444.480', 'text': 'emerged, the floating bubble let out an'}, {'start': '35442.160', 'end': '35446.400', 'text': 'in a grieved cry, its expression full of'}, {'start': '35444.480', 'end': '35448.240', 'text': 'indignation, as though accusing its'}, {'start': '35446.400', 'end': '35450.000', 'text': "heartless new trainer. Hey, you wasn't"}, {'start': '35448.240', 'end': '35451.916', 'text': 'swayed by its theatrics. Pointing'}, {'start': '35450.000', 'end': '35453.360', 'text': 'directly at the nearby cave, he asked'}, {'start': '35451.916', 'end': '35455.436', 'text': 'bluntly, "Is this where you were trying'}, {'start': '35453.360', 'end': '35457.520', 'text': 'to take me earlier?" In this situation,'}, {'start': '35455.436', 'end': '35459.276', 'text': 'there was no need for pretense. Floating'}, {'start': '35457.520', 'end': '35461.360', 'text': 'bubble was entirely under his control,'}, {'start': '35459.276', 'end': '35462.880', 'text': 'could simply demand an answer. "You."'}, {'start': '35461.360', 'end': '35465.040', 'text': 'The floating bubble shook its body'}, {'start': '35462.880', 'end': '35466.720', 'text': 'excitedly, its single, slightly bent'}, {'start': '35465.040', 'end': '35468.880', 'text': 'strand of hair suddenly standing'}, {'start': '35466.720', 'end': '35470.640', 'text': 'upright. Seeing its reaction, Hey, you'}, {'start': '35468.880', 'end': '35473.120', 'text': 'turned to look at the dark cave again,'}, {'start': '35470.640', 'end': '35474.800', 'text': 'deep in thought. Inside the dimly lit'}, {'start': '35473.120', 'end': '35476.640', 'text': 'cave, a young boy dressed in'}, {'start': '35474.800', 'end': '35478.640', 'text': "adventurer's gear cautiously explored"}, {'start': '35476.640', 'end': '35480.880', 'text': 'his surroundings. Heyu stepped carefully'}, {'start': '35478.640', 'end': '35482.800', 'text': 'to a spot beside a rocky outcrop, his'}, {'start': '35480.880', 'end': '35484.560', 'text': 'gaze fixed on a mark left above. He'}, {'start': '35482.800', 'end': '35486.480', 'text': 'thought to himself, "This is the place I'}, {'start': '35484.560', 'end': '35488.160', 'text': 'explored before." He recalled spending'}, {'start': '35486.480', 'end': '35490.080', 'text': 'half an hour to reach this point and'}, {'start': '35488.160', 'end': '35491.756', 'text': 'leaving a square-shaped mark as a sign.'}, {'start': '35490.080', 'end': '35493.680', 'text': 'Hey, you stared into the dark passage'}, {'start': '35491.756', 'end': '35496.000', 'text': 'ahead while the small group of Pokémon'}, {'start': '35493.680', 'end': '35497.840', 'text': 'around him remained alert and vigilant.'}, {'start': '35496.000', 'end': '35499.916', 'text': 'In this shadowy environment, the dark'}, {'start': '35497.840', 'end': '35501.840', 'text': 'crow Pokémon excelled, so Hey, you sent'}, {'start': '35499.916', 'end': '35503.276', 'text': 'it ahead to scout. Meanwhile, the'}, {'start': '35501.840', 'end': '35505.200', 'text': 'floating bubble Pokémon was being'}, {'start': '35503.276', 'end': '35507.200', 'text': 'watched intently by the wary Eevee,'}, {'start': '35505.200', 'end': '35509.276', 'text': 'looking somewhat agrieved. The cave was'}, {'start': '35507.200', 'end': '35510.880', 'text': 'eerily silent, so quiet that Hey, you'}, {'start': '35509.276', 'end': '35512.560', 'text': 'could almost hear the faint sound of his'}, {'start': '35510.880', 'end': '35514.480', 'text': 'own breathing. After some time of'}, {'start': '35512.560', 'end': '35516.000', 'text': 'careful exploration, a faint sound'}, {'start': '35514.480', 'end': '35517.520', 'text': 'reached his ears, the trickling of'}, {'start': '35516.000', 'end': '35520.000', 'text': 'water. Could there be an underground'}, {'start': '35517.520', 'end': '35521.596', 'text': 'river ahead? Hey, once a pirate, was'}, {'start': '35520.000', 'end': '35523.520', 'text': 'highly attuned to the sound of flowing'}, {'start': '35521.596', 'end': '35525.680', 'text': 'water. The sound was etched into his'}, {'start': '35523.520', 'end': '35527.436', 'text': 'memory, and now he focused intently,'}, {'start': '35525.680', 'end': '35529.360', 'text': 'forcing himself to stay alert as he'}, {'start': '35527.436', 'end': '35531.276', 'text': 'ventured deeper. The rushing sound of'}, {'start': '35529.360', 'end': '35532.720', 'text': 'water grew louder, and hey, you became'}, {'start': '35531.276', 'end': '35534.880', 'text': 'increasingly convinced that there was'}, {'start': '35532.720', 'end': '35536.960', 'text': 'indeed an underground river here. Before'}, {'start': '35534.880', 'end': '35538.880', 'text': 'he could investigate further, a Pokémon'}, {'start': '35536.960', 'end': '35540.960', 'text': 'suddenly leapt out of the darkness. It'}, {'start': '35538.880', 'end': '35542.880', 'text': 'was entirely green with a wide open'}, {'start': '35540.960', 'end': '35544.960', 'text': 'mouth and a large lotus leaf on its'}, {'start': '35542.880', 'end': '35546.880', 'text': 'head. Its movements were strange, almost'}, {'start': '35544.960', 'end': '35548.880', 'text': 'as though it were dancing. a licolo.'}, {'start': '35546.880', 'end': '35550.720', 'text': 'Hey, yes, eyes lit up with surprise. It'}, {'start': '35548.880', 'end': '35552.640', 'text': "wasn't that this licolo was particularly"}, {'start': '35550.720', 'end': '35554.240', 'text': 'impressive. In the contrary, its size'}, {'start': '35552.640', 'end': '35556.160', 'text': 'was smaller than the average listed in'}, {'start': '35554.240', 'end': '35558.000', 'text': 'the Pokedex, indicating it had evolved'}, {'start': '35556.160', 'end': '35560.000', 'text': "prematurely and hadn't fully developed"}, {'start': '35558.000', 'end': '35562.000', 'text': 'its potential. Heyu had no intention of'}, {'start': '35560.000', 'end': '35564.320', 'text': 'capturing or training it. What excited'}, {'start': '35562.000', 'end': '35566.480', 'text': 'him, however, was the implication of its'}, {'start': '35564.320', 'end': '35568.720', 'text': 'presence. For a Lotad to evolve into a'}, {'start': '35566.480', 'end': '35570.320', 'text': 'leicolo, it requires a water stone.'}, {'start': '35568.720', 'end': '35572.400', 'text': "Since hey, you hadn't encountered any"}, {'start': '35570.320', 'end': '35574.080', 'text': 'other Pokémon nearby. He speculated that'}, {'start': '35572.400', 'end': '35575.756', 'text': 'this liddico likely lived in the'}, {'start': '35574.080', 'end': '35577.276', 'text': "underground river ahead where there's an"}, {'start': '35575.756', 'end': '35579.680', 'text': 'underground river. There must be a'}, {'start': '35577.276', 'end': '35580.880', 'text': 'source of water stone ore. This licolo'}, {'start': '35579.680', 'end': '35582.720', 'text': 'might have accidentally come into'}, {'start': '35580.880', 'end': '35584.560', 'text': 'contact with a water stone, triggering'}, {'start': '35582.720', 'end': '35586.720', 'text': 'its evolution. While this particular'}, {'start': '35584.560', 'end': '35588.560', 'text': "lido wasn't exceptional, perhaps even"}, {'start': '35586.720', 'end': '35590.880', 'text': 'below agai would still be a prized'}, {'start': '35588.560', 'end': '35592.800', 'text': 'Pokémon for most ordinary trainers. Its'}, {'start': '35590.880', 'end': '35594.640', 'text': 'swift swim and rain dish abilities were'}, {'start': '35592.800', 'end': '35597.200', 'text': 'highly sought after even if its hidden'}, {'start': '35594.640', 'end': '35599.360', 'text': 'ability on tempo was less desirable.'}, {'start': '35597.200', 'end': '35601.040', 'text': 'Hidden abilities were rare after all,'}, {'start': '35599.360', 'end': '35603.436', 'text': 'and most trainers would never encounter'}, {'start': '35601.040', 'end': '35605.680', 'text': 'one. With its grass and water typing,'}, {'start': '35603.436', 'end': '35607.596', 'text': "the only Pokemon in Hi Ya's team capable"}, {'start': '35605.680', 'end': '35609.916', 'text': 'of countering it was the Dark Crow with'}, {'start': '35607.596', 'end': '35612.080', 'text': 'its flying type moves. As expected, the'}, {'start': '35609.916', 'end': '35613.840', 'text': 'Leicello wasted no time, firing a'}, {'start': '35612.080', 'end': '35615.840', 'text': 'high-speed water gun straight at Hiu.'}, {'start': '35613.840', 'end': '35618.480', 'text': 'The Cradon by his side casually swung'}, {'start': '35615.840', 'end': '35620.240', 'text': 'its claws, dispersing the attack. Hey'}, {'start': '35618.480', 'end': '35622.160', 'text': 'expression hardened as he thought. How'}, {'start': '35620.240', 'end': '35624.080', 'text': 'reckless. He immediately commanded the'}, {'start': '35622.160', 'end': '35626.240', 'text': 'dark crow to use Tailwind to gain an'}, {'start': '35624.080', 'end': '35627.916', 'text': 'advantage before launching a drill pack.'}, {'start': '35626.240', 'end': '35630.240', 'text': 'Despite the sudden attack from the wild'}, {'start': '35627.916', 'end': '35631.916', 'text': 'Pokemon, Heyu remained composed. He'}, {'start': '35630.240', 'end': '35633.756', 'text': 'trusted his Pokemon completely. They'}, {'start': '35631.916', 'end': '35635.360', 'text': 'were his strongest defense. Without'}, {'start': '35633.756', 'end': '35637.596', 'text': 'needing his guidance, they had already'}, {'start': '35635.360', 'end': '35640.160', 'text': 'taken the initiative to protect him. K.'}, {'start': '35637.596', 'end': '35642.000', 'text': 'The dark crow let out a raspy screech,'}, {'start': '35640.160', 'end': '35644.400', 'text': 'expressing its fury over the attack on'}, {'start': '35642.000', 'end': '35646.480', 'text': 'its master by the wild licolo. Its black'}, {'start': '35644.400', 'end': '35648.560', 'text': 'wings flapped violently, stirring up'}, {'start': '35646.480', 'end': '35650.080', 'text': 'fierce gusts of wind, and it darted'}, {'start': '35648.560', 'end': '35651.840', 'text': 'toward the ledicolo like a bolt of'}, {'start': '35650.080', 'end': '35653.916', 'text': 'lightning. With the tailwind boosting'}, {'start': '35651.840', 'end': '35656.000', 'text': "its speed, the dark crow's velocity"}, {'start': '35653.916', 'end': '35658.240', 'text': 'soared and its sharp beak struck toward'}, {'start': '35656.000', 'end': '35660.000', 'text': 'the lidicolo with incredible force.'}, {'start': '35658.240', 'end': '35662.000', 'text': 'Recently, the dark crow had grown'}, {'start': '35660.000', 'end': '35664.240', 'text': 'remarkably, especially after achieving a'}, {'start': '35662.000', 'end': '35666.080', 'text': 'tin streak at the battle club in Verdurf'}, {'start': '35664.240', 'end': '35667.916', 'text': 'Town. Its combat experience and skill'}, {'start': '35666.080', 'end': '35669.680', 'text': 'proficiency had improved by leaps and'}, {'start': '35667.916', 'end': '35671.596', 'text': 'bounds. Not to mention the daily'}, {'start': '35669.680', 'end': '35673.520', 'text': 'supplements and energy cubes prepared by'}, {'start': '35671.596', 'end': '35675.276', 'text': "Hiu, which enhanced the dark crow's"}, {'start': '35673.520', 'end': '35677.436', 'text': 'strength and speed to an extraordinary'}, {'start': '35675.276', 'end': '35679.520', 'text': 'level for a Pokémon of its tier. Sure'}, {'start': '35677.436', 'end': '35681.200', 'text': 'enough, before the licolo could react,'}, {'start': '35679.520', 'end': '35683.200', 'text': "it was struck by the dark crow's beak"}, {'start': '35681.200', 'end': '35685.040', 'text': 'and sent flying into a nearby rock with'}, {'start': '35683.200', 'end': '35687.200', 'text': 'the power of the tailwind. The collision'}, {'start': '35685.040', 'end': '35689.200', 'text': 'caused secondary damage, and the leicolo'}, {'start': '35687.200', 'end': '35691.200', 'text': 'cried out in pain. The lily pad on its'}, {'start': '35689.200', 'end': '35692.880', 'text': 'head was pierced, leaving a small hole'}, {'start': '35691.200', 'end': '35694.880', 'text': 'that began to seep water. "Keep'}, {'start': '35692.880', 'end': '35696.800', 'text': 'attacking. Use astonish." Heyu'}, {'start': '35694.880', 'end': '35699.360', 'text': 'commanded, "Eve used shadow ball."'}, {'start': '35696.800', 'end': '35700.960', 'text': 'Without hesitation, Hiu directed EV to'}, {'start': '35699.360', 'end': '35702.720', 'text': 'join in the assault. The panicked'}, {'start': '35700.960', 'end': '35704.400', 'text': 'Ledicolo attempted to counterattack with'}, {'start': '35702.720', 'end': '35706.640', 'text': 'Mega Drain, but its lack of battle'}, {'start': '35704.400', 'end': '35708.640', 'text': 'experience was evident as the seven or'}, {'start': '35706.640', 'end': '35711.040', 'text': 'eight green energy tendrils it extended'}, {'start': '35708.640', 'end': '35713.120', 'text': 'failed to land a single hit. Standing a'}, {'start': '35711.040', 'end': '35714.880', 'text': 'short distance away, Heyu watched as the'}, {'start': '35713.120', 'end': '35716.400', 'text': 'two Pokémon relentlessly attacked the'}, {'start': '35714.880', 'end': '35718.400', 'text': 'liddico until it was knocked'}, {'start': '35716.400', 'end': '35720.160', 'text': 'unconscious. Only then did Heyou'}, {'start': '35718.400', 'end': '35722.400', 'text': 'approach, tossing a pokeball to capture'}, {'start': '35720.160', 'end': '35724.480', 'text': 'it. With a series of beeping sounds, the'}, {'start': '35722.400', 'end': '35726.800', 'text': 'liddico was successfully caught. The'}, {'start': '35724.480', 'end': '35728.960', 'text': 'licolo, a care-free Pokémon and the'}, {'start': '35726.800', 'end': '35730.960', 'text': 'evolved form of Lombra, is said to start'}, {'start': '35728.960', 'end': '35732.560', 'text': 'dancing upon hearing cheerful music and'}, {'start': '35730.960', 'end': '35734.400', 'text': 'is drawn to the songs of children'}, {'start': '35732.560', 'end': '35737.040', 'text': 'picnicking outdoors. This particular'}, {'start': '35734.400', 'end': '35739.840', 'text': 'licolo was at level 19 with water and'}, {'start': '35737.040', 'end': '35742.640', 'text': 'grass typing. It was male, standing 1.3'}, {'start': '35739.840', 'end': '35744.560', 'text': 'm tall and weighing 50 kg. Though it was'}, {'start': '35742.640', 'end': '35747.040', 'text': 'underdeveloped and malnourished, its'}, {'start': '35744.560', 'end': '35748.880', 'text': 'hidden ability own tempo was notable and'}, {'start': '35747.040', 'end': '35751.680', 'text': 'it had mastered moves including bubble'}, {'start': '35748.880', 'end': '35754.080', 'text': 'beam, water gun, growl, nature power,'}, {'start': '35751.680', 'end': '35756.080', 'text': 'astonish, absorb, mega drain, teeter'}, {'start': '35754.080', 'end': '35758.400', 'text': 'dance, and double slap along with the'}, {'start': '35756.080', 'end': '35760.080', 'text': 'inherited move sweet. Heyu raised an'}, {'start': '35758.400', 'end': '35762.160', 'text': 'eyebrow slightly, feeling a hint of'}, {'start': '35760.080', 'end': '35764.320', 'text': 'surprise. Despite its underwhelming'}, {'start': '35762.160', 'end': '35766.480', 'text': 'development and premature evolution that'}, {'start': '35764.320', 'end': '35768.880', 'text': "squandered some potential, the liddic's"}, {'start': '35766.480', 'end': '35770.640', 'text': 'hidden ability, own tempo, stood out.'}, {'start': '35768.880', 'end': '35772.240', 'text': 'While it was not as impressive as Swift'}, {'start': '35770.640', 'end': '35774.080', 'text': 'Swim or Rain Dish, when paired with'}, {'start': '35772.240', 'end': '35776.080', 'text': 'Teeter Dance, it could still serve as a'}, {'start': '35774.080', 'end': '35778.080', 'text': 'reliable control skill. Additionally,'}, {'start': '35776.080', 'end': '35780.320', 'text': 'its inherited move sweet scent was rare'}, {'start': '35778.080', 'end': '35782.000', 'text': 'among Pokémon, allowing it to release an'}, {'start': '35780.320', 'end': '35783.916', 'text': 'alluring fragrance that attracts wild'}, {'start': '35782.000', 'end': '35786.160', 'text': 'Pokémon. This licolo had decent'}, {'start': '35783.916', 'end': '35787.916', 'text': 'potential, although Hiu had no intention'}, {'start': '35786.160', 'end': '35789.436', 'text': 'of keeping it. He estimated it could'}, {'start': '35787.916', 'end': '35791.520', 'text': 'sell for tens of thousands of Poke'}, {'start': '35789.436', 'end': '35793.436', 'text': 'dollars. If sold to someone specifically'}, {'start': '35791.520', 'end': '35795.680', 'text': 'seeking sweet scent, its value could'}, {'start': '35793.436', 'end': '35797.436', 'text': 'even reach 200,000 Poke dollars,'}, {'start': '35795.680', 'end': '35799.680', 'text': 'especially among Pokemon hunters who'}, {'start': '35797.436', 'end': '35801.436', 'text': 'capture and sell Pokemon in the wild.'}, {'start': '35799.680', 'end': '35803.200', 'text': 'However, Pokemon hunters were less'}, {'start': '35801.436', 'end': '35805.040', 'text': 'active in the Hoen region, with most of'}, {'start': '35803.200', 'end': '35807.040', 'text': 'them operating in the Synindo region.'}, {'start': '35805.040', 'end': '35808.880', 'text': 'Heyu released the unconscious licolo'}, {'start': '35807.040', 'end': '35810.880', 'text': 'from its Pokeball to treat its wounds'}, {'start': '35808.880', 'end': '35812.840', 'text': 'briefly before recalling it. 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He thought to himself that'}, {'start': '35831.680', 'end': '35834.720', 'text': 'this was likely not a trap, but'}, {'start': '35833.200', 'end': '35836.480', 'text': "something drawing the floating bubbles's"}, {'start': '35834.720', 'end': '35838.240', 'text': 'attention. Could it be a water stone?'}, {'start': '35836.480', 'end': '35840.160', 'text': 'The sound of rushing water echoed'}, {'start': '35838.240', 'end': '35842.400', 'text': 'through the passageway as Heyu noticed'}, {'start': '35840.160', 'end': '35844.640', 'text': 'the wild Pokémon he encountered becoming'}, {'start': '35842.400', 'end': '35846.800', 'text': 'stronger. He faced two Pokemon above'}, {'start': '35844.640', 'end': '35848.400', 'text': 'level 20 in quick succession, both of'}, {'start': '35846.800', 'end': '35850.480', 'text': 'which were effortlessly defeated by his'}, {'start': '35848.400', 'end': '35852.400', 'text': 'croant. Heyu could clearly sense the'}, {'start': '35850.480', 'end': '35854.960', 'text': 'increasing strength of the Pokemon, and'}, {'start': '35852.400', 'end': '35857.040', 'text': 'even Cradon had reached level 35. Since'}, {'start': '35854.960', 'end': '35858.800', 'text': 'surpassing level 30, leveling up had'}, {'start': '35857.040', 'end': '35860.560', 'text': 'become significantly slower, and the'}, {'start': '35858.800', 'end': '35862.640', 'text': 'basic energy cubes now had minimal'}, {'start': '35860.560', 'end': '35864.480', 'text': 'effect on Pokémon of this level. For an'}, {'start': '35862.640', 'end': '35866.480', 'text': 'average trainer, consistently providing'}, {'start': '35864.480', 'end': '35867.756', 'text': 'energy cubes for all their Pokémon would'}, {'start': '35866.480', 'end': '35869.840', 'text': 'already be considered a great'}, {'start': '35867.756', 'end': '35872.000', 'text': 'achievement. But for Hei, it was far'}, {'start': '35869.840', 'end': '35873.520', 'text': 'from enough. Unfortunately, his crafting'}, {'start': '35872.000', 'end': '35875.200', 'text': 'skills were not advanced enough to'}, {'start': '35873.520', 'end': '35877.200', 'text': 'produce intermediate dark type energy'}, {'start': '35875.200', 'end': '35878.800', 'text': 'cubes, so he had to rely on purchasing'}, {'start': '35877.200', 'end': '35880.400', 'text': 'them. Luckily, as a member of the'}, {'start': '35878.800', 'end': '35882.880', 'text': 'Breeders Guild, he could enjoy some'}, {'start': '35880.400', 'end': '35884.960', 'text': 'discounts. Meanwhile, Merro had also'}, {'start': '35882.880', 'end': '35886.400', 'text': 'surpassed level 20, as it was the main'}, {'start': '35884.960', 'end': '35888.160', 'text': 'focus of training throughout the'}, {'start': '35886.400', 'end': '35890.080', 'text': 'journey. The sound of dripping water'}, {'start': '35888.160', 'end': '35891.916', 'text': 'echoed from the rocks nearby, and the'}, {'start': '35890.080', 'end': '35894.080', 'text': 'dampness underfoot became increasingly'}, {'start': '35891.916', 'end': '35895.916', 'text': 'noticeable. Fortunately, Hiu wore'}, {'start': '35894.080', 'end': '35897.916', 'text': 'speciallydesed expedition shoes with'}, {'start': '35895.916', 'end': '35899.436', 'text': 'antis-slip properties, allowing him to'}, {'start': '35897.916', 'end': '35901.360', 'text': 'move nimly across the challenging'}, {'start': '35899.436', 'end': '35903.520', 'text': 'terrain. The passage itself resembled'}, {'start': '35901.360', 'end': '35905.756', 'text': 'the neck of a gourd, gradually widening'}, {'start': '35903.520', 'end': '35907.916', 'text': 'as he ventured further. 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The river emitted thin'}, {'start': '35938.720', 'end': '35942.560', 'text': "strands of steam that rose to the cave's"}, {'start': '35940.560', 'end': '35945.040', 'text': 'ceiling, where several sky blue ice'}, {'start': '35942.560', 'end': '35947.436', 'text': 'pillars hung like steel spikes embedded'}, {'start': '35945.040', 'end': '35949.276', 'text': 'firmly above. Heyu cautiously extended'}, {'start': '35947.436', 'end': '35951.276', 'text': 'his hand into the river, immediately'}, {'start': '35949.276', 'end': '35953.276', 'text': 'feeling a wave of warmth spread through'}, {'start': '35951.276', 'end': '35955.596', 'text': "his body. He couldn't help but think."}, {'start': '35953.276', 'end': '35957.276', 'text': 'Two extremes fire and ice within the'}, {'start': '35955.596', 'end': '35959.276', 'text': 'same cave. The upper section was'}, {'start': '35957.276', 'end': '35961.680', 'text': 'freezing cold, while the river below was'}, {'start': '35959.276', 'end': '35963.436', 'text': 'as warm as a hot spring. The ice pillars'}, {'start': '35961.680', 'end': '35965.276', 'text': 'above dripped water into the river,'}, {'start': '35963.436', 'end': '35966.960', 'text': 'which then released steam that rose back'}, {'start': '35965.276', 'end': '35968.720', 'text': 'to the ceiling, where it froze once'}, {'start': '35966.960', 'end': '35970.960', 'text': 'more, creating a self-sustaining'}, {'start': '35968.720', 'end': '35972.800', 'text': 'ecological cycle. No wonder floating'}, {'start': '35970.960', 'end': '35974.560', 'text': 'bubble has such a profound understanding'}, {'start': '35972.800', 'end': '35976.480', 'text': 'of weather related skill set must come'}, {'start': '35974.560', 'end': '35978.400', 'text': 'from living in this all- inspiring,'}, {'start': '35976.480', 'end': '35980.240', 'text': 'almost otherworldly environment.'}, {'start': '35978.400', 'end': '35982.000', 'text': 'Floating bubble joyfully absorbed the'}, {'start': '35980.240', 'end': '35983.360', 'text': 'water vapor in the air. And hey, you'}, {'start': '35982.000', 'end': '35984.960', 'text': 'could clearly sense that the gases'}, {'start': '35983.360', 'end': '35986.720', 'text': 'lingering in the cave were unlike'}, {'start': '35984.960', 'end': '35988.160', 'text': 'anything he had encountered before.'}, {'start': '35986.720', 'end': '35989.916', 'text': 'Could it be that floating bubbles'}, {'start': '35988.160', 'end': '35992.000', 'text': 'ability to freely transition between'}, {'start': '35989.916', 'end': '35993.680', 'text': 'three forms and its exceptional grasp of'}, {'start': '35992.000', 'end': '35995.596', 'text': 'weather related techniques were directly'}, {'start': '35993.680', 'end': '35997.200', 'text': 'influenced by this unique environment?'}, {'start': '35995.596', 'end': '35999.276', 'text': 'Although the floating bubble Heyu had'}, {'start': '35997.200', 'end': '36000.880', 'text': 'captured was of average potential, its'}, {'start': '35999.276', 'end': '36002.560', 'text': 'extraordinary affinity for weather'}, {'start': '36000.880', 'end': '36004.720', 'text': 'related moves and its seamless'}, {'start': '36002.560', 'end': '36006.560', 'text': 'transformation between forms left Heyu'}, {'start': '36004.720', 'end': '36008.000', 'text': 'astonished. He had initially thought it'}, {'start': '36006.560', 'end': '36009.756', 'text': 'was due to floating bubbles innate'}, {'start': '36008.000', 'end': '36011.756', 'text': 'intelligence. But now he realized there'}, {'start': '36009.756', 'end': '36013.840', 'text': 'was more to consider. Hey slowly'}, {'start': '36011.756', 'end': '36015.840', 'text': 'extended his hand, gently stroking the'}, {'start': '36013.840', 'end': '36017.680', 'text': 'enchanting gases floating around him.'}, {'start': '36015.840', 'end': '36019.520', 'text': 'Blue and red hues shimmered in the air'}, {'start': '36017.680', 'end': '36021.276', 'text': 'currents before his eyes. Floating'}, {'start': '36019.520', 'end': '36023.520', 'text': 'bubble cheerfully approached Heiu<unk>s'}, {'start': '36021.276', 'end': '36025.276', 'text': 'hand, its body emitting a suction force'}, {'start': '36023.520', 'end': '36027.596', 'text': 'that instantly absorbed the swirling'}, {'start': '36025.276', 'end': '36029.200', 'text': 'air. 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If in the future a 100 floating'}, {'start': '36041.520', 'end': '36045.200', 'text': 'bubbles could inhabit this place, using'}, {'start': '36043.360', 'end': '36047.200', 'text': 'the gases to master weather related'}, {'start': '36045.200', 'end': '36048.800', 'text': 'techniques and form transformations,'}, {'start': '36047.200', 'end': '36050.400', 'text': 'they could become an unparalleled'}, {'start': '36048.800', 'end': '36052.160', 'text': 'weather controlling force. Just'}, {'start': '36050.400', 'end': '36054.000', 'text': 'imagining a 100 floating bubbles'}, {'start': '36052.160', 'end': '36055.840', 'text': 'summoning rain simultaneously, could it'}, {'start': '36054.000', 'end': '36057.840', 'text': 'rival the torrential downpour caused by'}, {'start': '36055.840', 'end': '36060.240', 'text': "Kyogre? And if a hundred weren't enough,"}, {'start': '36057.840', 'end': '36062.640', 'text': 'what about a thousand, 10,000? A bold'}, {'start': '36060.240', 'end': '36065.120', 'text': "idea surged through Hiu's mind, sparking"}, {'start': '36062.640', 'end': '36067.120', 'text': 'countless wild speculations. Yet his'}, {'start': '36065.120', 'end': '36068.640', 'text': 'movements never faltered. He continued'}, {'start': '36067.120', 'end': '36070.480', 'text': 'until all the bottles were filled with'}, {'start': '36068.640', 'end': '36072.400', 'text': 'this special gas before he finally'}, {'start': '36070.480', 'end': '36073.840', 'text': 'stopped. Suddenly, a thought crossed'}, {'start': '36072.400', 'end': '36076.160', 'text': "Hiu's mind. Could this underground"}, {'start': '36073.840', 'end': '36078.080', 'text': 'hotring be connected to Lage Town? After'}, {'start': '36076.160', 'end': '36080.160', 'text': 'all, Lage Town was renowned for its'}, {'start': '36078.080', 'end': '36082.160', 'text': 'natural outdoor hot springs. Or perhaps'}, {'start': '36080.160', 'end': '36084.080', 'text': 'it was influenced by empty chimney. The'}, {'start': '36082.160', 'end': '36086.560', 'text': 'dormant volcano with its underground'}, {'start': '36084.080', 'end': '36088.320', 'text': "magma and lava wasn't far from here."}, {'start': '36086.560', 'end': '36090.160', 'text': 'Pondering this, he pressed onward,'}, {'start': '36088.320', 'end': '36091.756', 'text': 'eventually reaching the riverbank.'}, {'start': '36090.160', 'end': '36094.240', 'text': 'Scanning the waters, his gaze caught'}, {'start': '36091.756', 'end': '36095.916', 'text': 'traces of Pokémon activity. However, to'}, {'start': '36094.240', 'end': '36098.000', 'text': 'his disappointment, most of the Pokémon'}, {'start': '36095.916', 'end': '36099.756', 'text': 'he spotted were Feeba and Magikarp,'}, {'start': '36098.000', 'end': '36101.596', 'text': 'species known for their resilience and'}, {'start': '36099.756', 'end': '36103.596', 'text': 'adaptability. Whether in pristine'}, {'start': '36101.596', 'end': '36105.756', 'text': 'streams or polluted waters, they could'}, {'start': '36103.596', 'end': '36107.276', 'text': 'thrive with remarkable tenacity. Hey,'}, {'start': '36105.756', 'end': '36109.200', 'text': 'you spent an entire day and night'}, {'start': '36107.276', 'end': '36111.040', 'text': 'exploring the area without encountering'}, {'start': '36109.200', 'end': '36113.040', 'text': 'another soul. This only confirmed that'}, {'start': '36111.040', 'end': '36114.640', 'text': 'this place was an ideal hideway. A'}, {'start': '36113.040', 'end': '36116.640', 'text': 'strong sense of possessiveness welled up'}, {'start': '36114.640', 'end': '36119.120', 'text': 'in his hear the long to claim this place'}, {'start': '36116.640', 'end': '36120.880', 'text': 'as his own. As time passed, his greed'}, {'start': '36119.120', 'end': '36122.560', 'text': 'grew more intense. After some'}, {'start': '36120.880', 'end': '36124.560', 'text': 'exploration, he concluded that the'}, {'start': '36122.560', 'end': '36126.720', 'text': 'original cave was the only entrance and'}, {'start': '36124.560', 'end': '36128.400', 'text': 'exit. If he could seal it completely,'}, {'start': '36126.720', 'end': '36130.880', 'text': 'this location might remain a secret'}, {'start': '36128.400', 'end': '36132.480', 'text': 'forever. Heyu contemplated silently. He'}, {'start': '36130.880', 'end': '36134.240', 'text': 'had never pretended to be a righteous'}, {'start': '36132.480', 'end': '36136.080', 'text': 'man. He had always been a thorough'}, {'start': '36134.240', 'end': '36138.640', 'text': 'pragmatist, prioritizing his own'}, {'start': '36136.080', 'end': '36140.800', 'text': 'interests above all else. To him, this'}, {'start': '36138.640', 'end': '36143.040', 'text': 'mysterious, profound cave had already'}, {'start': '36140.800', 'end': '36144.960', 'text': 'transformed into his personal domain. In'}, {'start': '36143.040', 'end': '36146.400', 'text': 'the end, Heyu returned to the cave he'}, {'start': '36144.960', 'end': '36148.400', 'text': 'had first entered. Standing at the'}, {'start': '36146.400', 'end': '36150.320', 'text': 'entrance, he moved a few pieces of reef'}, {'start': '36148.400', 'end': '36152.000', 'text': 'rock and had the ironclaw lobster use'}, {'start': '36150.320', 'end': '36153.520', 'text': 'its pincers and skills to grind them'}, {'start': '36152.000', 'end': '36155.436', 'text': 'down, making them look as though they'}, {'start': '36153.520', 'end': '36157.360', 'text': 'had formed naturally. This will be my'}, {'start': '36155.436', 'end': '36159.436', 'text': 'secret base. Heyu thought to himself'}, {'start': '36157.360', 'end': '36161.360', 'text': 'with a sense of satisfaction. The entire'}, {'start': '36159.436', 'end': '36163.200', 'text': "underground river wasn't very long."}, {'start': '36161.360', 'end': '36165.436', 'text': 'After exploring for a full day and'}, {'start': '36163.200', 'end': '36167.276', 'text': 'night, Hiu finally reached its end,'}, {'start': '36165.436', 'end': '36169.200', 'text': 'finding almost no traces of other'}, {'start': '36167.276', 'end': '36170.880', 'text': 'spirits. He was very pleased with this'}, {'start': '36169.200', 'end': '36173.200', 'text': 'prime location, especially the'}, {'start': '36170.880', 'end': '36174.960', 'text': 'mysterious red and blue air flow within.'}, {'start': '36173.200', 'end': '36176.880', 'text': 'Sitting on a polished reef rock inside'}, {'start': '36174.960', 'end': '36178.480', 'text': 'the cave, Heyu took out a series of'}, {'start': '36176.880', 'end': '36180.720', 'text': 'materials and tools from his spatial'}, {'start': '36178.480', 'end': '36182.480', 'text': 'backpack and began studying the airflow.'}, {'start': '36180.720', 'end': '36184.800', 'text': 'After racking his brain with analysis'}, {'start': '36182.480', 'end': '36186.080', 'text': 'and using a set of data as support, hey,'}, {'start': '36184.800', 'end': '36187.680', 'text': 'you combined his findings with the'}, {'start': '36186.080', 'end': '36189.840', 'text': 'firsthand experience of the floating'}, {'start': '36187.680', 'end': '36191.756', 'text': 'bubble spirit. He finally determined the'}, {'start': '36189.840', 'end': '36193.840', 'text': 'specific function of the red and blue'}, {'start': '36191.756', 'end': '36195.276', 'text': 'airflow. It could enhance a spirits'}, {'start': '36193.840', 'end': '36196.880', 'text': 'understanding of rainy and sunny'}, {'start': '36195.276', 'end': '36198.960', 'text': 'weather, indirectly improving their'}, {'start': '36196.880', 'end': '36201.040', 'text': 'mastery of the rain dance and sunny day'}, {'start': '36198.960', 'end': '36202.480', 'text': 'skills. As this was the first time such'}, {'start': '36201.040', 'end': '36204.400', 'text': 'red and blue air flow had been'}, {'start': '36202.480', 'end': '36206.480', 'text': 'discovered in the world, Heyu decided to'}, {'start': '36204.400', 'end': '36208.080', 'text': 'name it Clear Rain Harmony. He planned'}, {'start': '36206.480', 'end': '36209.916', 'text': 'to register this materials name with the'}, {'start': '36208.080', 'end': '36211.596', 'text': 'breeders guild at a later time. Although'}, {'start': '36209.916', 'end': '36213.756', 'text': 'the materials function was relatively'}, {'start': '36211.596', 'end': '36215.360', 'text': 'singular and not particularly rare, as'}, {'start': '36213.756', 'end': '36217.040', 'text': 'the sole supplier, hey, you could'}, {'start': '36215.360', 'end': '36218.960', 'text': 'manipulate its price at will. By'}, {'start': '36217.040', 'end': '36220.480', 'text': 'releasing small amounts at a time, he'}, {'start': '36218.960', 'end': '36222.960', 'text': 'could easily profit from breeders'}, {'start': '36220.480', 'end': '36225.040', 'text': 'curiosity about new materials. However,'}, {'start': '36222.960', 'end': '36226.800', 'text': 'Hiu decided to use it for himself first.'}, {'start': '36225.040', 'end': '36228.720', 'text': 'With his current strength, monopolizing'}, {'start': '36226.800', 'end': '36230.560', 'text': 'this trade would likely attract unwanted'}, {'start': '36228.720', 'end': '36232.240', 'text': 'attention from others. Heyu quickly'}, {'start': '36230.560', 'end': '36234.320', 'text': 'dismissed these distant concerns from'}, {'start': '36232.240', 'end': '36236.400', 'text': 'his mind. As he was about to reach a new'}, {'start': '36234.320', 'end': '36238.880', 'text': 'town, Lavage Town located at the heart'}, {'start': '36236.400', 'end': '36240.640', 'text': "of the Hoen region's mainland. Lage town"}, {'start': '36238.880', 'end': '36242.960', 'text': 'sat at the base of empty chimney'}, {'start': '36240.640', 'end': '36244.560', 'text': 'surrounded by openair hot springs. The'}, {'start': '36242.960', 'end': '36246.720', 'text': 'number of elderly people here rivaled'}, {'start': '36244.560', 'end': '36248.800', 'text': 'that of verdurf town as many came to'}, {'start': '36246.720', 'end': '36250.720', 'text': 'retire in this serene location. Upon'}, {'start': '36248.800', 'end': '36252.480', 'text': 'entering the Pokémon Center, Heyu'}, {'start': '36250.720', 'end': '36254.240', 'text': 'immediately booked a room and rested on'}, {'start': '36252.480', 'end': '36255.756', 'text': 'the bed for the entire afternoon.'}, {'start': '36254.240', 'end': '36257.596', 'text': 'Surviving in the wild was indeed'}, {'start': '36255.756', 'end': '36259.276', 'text': 'unappealing to most trainers. Not only'}, {'start': '36257.596', 'end': '36261.276', 'text': 'was it fraught with danger, but it was'}, {'start': '36259.276', 'end': '36263.360', 'text': 'also a significant test of both physical'}, {'start': '36261.276', 'end': '36264.800', 'text': "and mental endurance. It wasn't until"}, {'start': '36263.360', 'end': '36266.800', 'text': 'evening that he went to the dining area'}, {'start': '36264.800', 'end': '36268.240', 'text': 'to satisfy his hunger. Heyu thought to'}, {'start': '36266.800', 'end': '36269.436', 'text': 'himself that he should first check the'}, {'start': '36268.240', 'end': '36271.040', 'text': "mission board at the league's task"}, {'start': '36269.436', 'end': '36273.276', 'text': 'center to see if there was a quest for'}, {'start': '36271.040', 'end': '36274.800', 'text': 'catching a lido. If he could prioritize'}, {'start': '36273.276', 'end': '36276.960', 'text': 'completing a mission for the league, it'}, {'start': '36274.800', 'end': '36278.560', 'text': 'would be ideal. After all, hey was'}, {'start': '36276.960', 'end': '36280.720', 'text': 'reluctant to resort to the black market'}, {'start': '36278.560', 'end': '36282.080', 'text': 'just to capture a Pokemon. Moreover,'}, {'start': '36280.720', 'end': '36283.840', 'text': "what if the league's mission offered"}, {'start': '36282.080', 'end': '36285.436', 'text': 'league points as a reward? The league'}, {'start': '36283.840', 'end': '36287.436', 'text': 'provided a platform for trainers to'}, {'start': '36285.436', 'end': '36289.360', 'text': 'trade and buy Pokémon under the guise of'}, {'start': '36287.436', 'end': '36291.360', 'text': 'regulation to prevent Pokémon hunters'}, {'start': '36289.360', 'end': '36292.640', 'text': 'from committing crimes. However, the'}, {'start': '36291.360', 'end': '36294.800', 'text': 'league would also take a cut of the'}, {'start': '36292.640', 'end': '36296.320', 'text': 'rewards as a handling fee. After all,'}, {'start': '36294.800', 'end': '36298.240', 'text': 'the most profitable business in this'}, {'start': '36296.320', 'end': '36299.756', 'text': 'world was always tied to Pokemon, and'}, {'start': '36298.240', 'end': '36301.436', 'text': "the league certainly wouldn't allow"}, {'start': '36299.756', 'end': '36303.200', 'text': 'other forces to seize a piece of this'}, {'start': '36301.436', 'end': '36305.436', 'text': 'lucrative market. Scanning through the'}, {'start': '36303.200', 'end': '36307.200', 'text': 'requests for Leicelo, Heu noticed that'}, {'start': '36305.436', 'end': '36309.520', 'text': 'nearly all of them were to be settled in'}, {'start': '36307.200', 'end': '36311.200', 'text': 'League credits. The Lotad that Kuroha'}, {'start': '36309.520', 'end': '36313.276', 'text': 'held in his hand, though capable of'}, {'start': '36311.200', 'end': '36315.040', 'text': 'providing a few points as rewards, had'}, {'start': '36313.276', 'end': '36317.276', 'text': 'certain requirements. It either needed'}, {'start': '36315.040', 'end': '36319.360', 'text': 'the swift swim or rain dish ability, or'}, {'start': '36317.276', 'end': '36321.120', 'text': 'it had to possess inherited moves or'}, {'start': '36319.360', 'end': '36322.880', 'text': 'exceptional potential. After some'}, {'start': '36321.120', 'end': '36324.480', 'text': 'thought, Kuroha decided to keep it with'}, {'start': '36322.880', 'end': '36326.880', 'text': "him for the time being. He wasn't short"}, {'start': '36324.480', 'end': '36329.120', 'text': 'on money, and the Lad sweet aroma might'}, {'start': '36326.880', 'end': '36331.040', 'text': 'prove beneficial to him. As night fell,'}, {'start': '36329.120', 'end': '36333.276', 'text': 'Kuroha decided to experience the open'}, {'start': '36331.040', 'end': '36335.360', 'text': 'air hot springs in the area. Rubbing his'}, {'start': '36333.276', 'end': '36337.276', 'text': 'temples, he felt utterly exhausted after'}, {'start': '36335.360', 'end': '36338.960', 'text': 'days of surviving in the wild. The'}, {'start': '36337.276', 'end': '36341.200', 'text': 'underground river exploration had left'}, {'start': '36338.960', 'end': '36343.120', 'text': 'him with barely any time to rest. At'}, {'start': '36341.200', 'end': '36345.040', 'text': 'this moment, a hotring was the perfect'}, {'start': '36343.120', 'end': '36347.200', 'text': 'remedy for his fatigue. The hot springs'}, {'start': '36345.040', 'end': '36349.120', 'text': 'in Cain Town came in many varieties,'}, {'start': '36347.200', 'end': '36351.040', 'text': 'ranging from privatelyun facilities to'}, {'start': '36349.120', 'end': '36352.720', 'text': 'those operated by the Pokémon Center.'}, {'start': '36351.040', 'end': '36354.560', 'text': 'The most popular, however, was'}, {'start': '36352.720', 'end': '36356.640', 'text': 'undoubtedly the Cane Hot Springs'}, {'start': '36354.560', 'end': '36358.560', 'text': 'established by the local gym. Riding his'}, {'start': '36356.640', 'end': '36360.560', 'text': 'bike, Kuroha arrived at the entrance of'}, {'start': '36358.560', 'end': '36362.480', 'text': 'the hotring facility. He saw people'}, {'start': '36360.560', 'end': '36364.240', 'text': 'coming and going, towels draped around'}, {'start': '36362.480', 'end': '36366.240', 'text': 'their necks. Bly men walked around'}, {'start': '36364.240', 'end': '36368.400', 'text': 'shirtless. Good evening and welcome to'}, {'start': '36366.240', 'end': '36370.400', 'text': 'Canain Hot Springs. A sensual woman in'}, {'start': '36368.400', 'end': '36372.080', 'text': 'light, breezy attire, greeted guests at'}, {'start': '36370.400', 'end': '36373.840', 'text': 'the entrance, where a few bottles of'}, {'start': '36372.080', 'end': '36376.240', 'text': 'creamy mumu milk were displayed on the'}, {'start': '36373.840', 'end': '36377.916', 'text': 'table. Kuroha spent 2,000 poked dollars'}, {'start': '36376.240', 'end': '36379.916', 'text': 'to purchase the deluxe hot spring'}, {'start': '36377.916', 'end': '36382.480', 'text': 'package, earning himself a complimentary'}, {'start': '36379.916', 'end': '36384.560', 'text': 'dozen bottles of mumu milk. The milk was'}, {'start': '36382.480', 'end': '36386.800', 'text': 'indeed incredibly white. After a quick'}, {'start': '36384.560', 'end': '36388.640', 'text': 'glance, Kuroha shifted his gaze. Though'}, {'start': '36386.800', 'end': '36390.640', 'text': 'the woman had an impressive figure, her'}, {'start': '36388.640', 'end': '36392.640', 'text': "looks didn't quite compare to Nurse Joy."}, {'start': '36390.640', 'end': '36394.720', 'text': 'Guided by the staff, Kuroha stepped into'}, {'start': '36392.640', 'end': '36396.480', 'text': 'the unique openair hotring pool'}, {'start': '36394.720', 'end': '36398.400', 'text': 'surrounded by sturdy wooden planks that'}, {'start': '36396.480', 'end': '36400.640', 'text': 'formed a wall-like enclosure. As he'}, {'start': '36398.400', 'end': '36402.800', 'text': 'entered the hot spring, the warm, humid'}, {'start': '36400.640', 'end': '36405.200', 'text': 'air enveloped him, prompting a contented'}, {'start': '36402.800', 'end': '36407.040', 'text': 'sigh. A this feels amazing. He carefully'}, {'start': '36405.200', 'end': '36408.880', 'text': 'stepped forward, slowly immersing'}, {'start': '36407.040', 'end': '36410.800', 'text': 'himself into the crystal clear water.'}, {'start': '36408.880', 'end': '36413.040', 'text': 'Gentle ripples spread across the surface'}, {'start': '36410.800', 'end': '36414.800', 'text': 'as his body sank into the warmth. With'}, {'start': '36413.040', 'end': '36417.120', 'text': 'his shoulders and head above water,'}, {'start': '36414.800', 'end': '36418.960', 'text': "Kuroha's refined face radiated a smile"}, {'start': '36417.120', 'end': '36420.800', 'text': 'of pure satisfaction through the misty'}, {'start': '36418.960', 'end': '36422.880', 'text': 'steam. The healing reputation of these'}, {'start': '36420.800', 'end': '36424.880', 'text': 'hot springs, rumored to cure countless'}, {'start': '36422.880', 'end': '36426.560', 'text': 'ailments, was welld deserved. While the'}, {'start': '36424.880', 'end': '36428.080', 'text': 'claims were somewhat exaggerated,'}, {'start': '36426.560', 'end': '36430.240', 'text': 'regular visits to these springs were'}, {'start': '36428.080', 'end': '36432.080', 'text': "undoubtedly beneficial for one's health."}, {'start': '36430.240', 'end': '36434.240', 'text': 'Karoha could faintly detect a light'}, {'start': '36432.080', 'end': '36436.160', 'text': 'herbal scent in the air. Subtle as it'}, {'start': '36434.240', 'end': '36438.480', 'text': "was, his keen sense of smell didn't miss"}, {'start': '36436.160', 'end': '36440.560', 'text': 'it. Meanwhile, his Eevee paddled in the'}, {'start': '36438.480', 'end': '36443.040', 'text': 'spring, her damp clearly making her'}, {'start': '36440.560', 'end': '36444.640', 'text': "uncomfortable. Haha, Eevee, why don't"}, {'start': '36443.040', 'end': '36446.960', 'text': 'you head over and let Craon give you a'}, {'start': '36444.640', 'end': '36448.640', 'text': 'rinse? Kuroha lifted Eevee out of the'}, {'start': '36446.960', 'end': '36450.800', 'text': 'water and placed her on the shore.'}, {'start': '36448.640', 'end': '36452.640', 'text': 'Cradant, upon hearing the command,'}, {'start': '36450.800', 'end': '36455.040', 'text': 'gathered steam between its pincers,'}, {'start': '36452.640', 'end': '36456.560', 'text': 'forming a small cloud. Tiny raindrops'}, {'start': '36455.040', 'end': '36458.640', 'text': 'began to fall from the cloud like'}, {'start': '36456.560', 'end': '36460.960', 'text': 'delicate threads of cotton. Over time,'}, {'start': '36458.640', 'end': '36463.200', 'text': 'the rainfall intensified. Cradon had'}, {'start': '36460.960', 'end': '36465.040', 'text': 'previously ingested sunny rain mist, a'}, {'start': '36463.200', 'end': '36467.276', 'text': 'special substance that greatly aided its'}, {'start': '36465.040', 'end': '36469.436', 'text': 'mastery of the rain dance move. With'}, {'start': '36467.276', 'end': '36471.200', 'text': "Floatzil's meticulous guidance, Cradon's"}, {'start': '36469.436', 'end': '36473.276', 'text': 'proficiency in rain dance had improved'}, {'start': '36471.200', 'end': '36475.276', 'text': 'rapidly. Though not yet as effortless as'}, {'start': '36473.276', 'end': '36477.040', 'text': "Floatzil's execution, Karoha was"}, {'start': '36475.276', 'end': '36478.880', 'text': "confident that Cradon's progress would"}, {'start': '36477.040', 'end': '36480.800', 'text': 'only accelerate in the future. He'}, {'start': '36478.880', 'end': '36482.960', 'text': 'envisioned using the new material, Sunny'}, {'start': '36480.800', 'end': '36484.640', 'text': 'Rain Mist, to develop an energy cube'}, {'start': '36482.960', 'end': '36486.880', 'text': 'that could assist Pokémon in learning'}, {'start': '36484.640', 'end': '36488.400', 'text': 'both Rain Dance and Sunny Day. If'}, {'start': '36486.880', 'end': '36490.480', 'text': 'successful, the profits would far'}, {'start': '36488.400', 'end': '36492.640', 'text': 'surpass selling the raw material itself.'}, {'start': '36490.480', 'end': '36494.640', 'text': 'Even if others obtain the energy cube,'}, {'start': '36492.640', 'end': '36496.480', 'text': "Kuroha's advanced cultivation techniques"}, {'start': '36494.640', 'end': '36498.640', 'text': 'would allow him to deduce its precise'}, {'start': '36496.480', 'end': '36500.640', 'text': 'components. However, as long as the'}, {'start': '36498.640', 'end': '36502.400', 'text': 'primary ingredient remained monopolized,'}, {'start': '36500.640', 'end': '36503.756', 'text': 'no one not even the most skilled'}, {'start': '36502.400', 'end': '36505.840', 'text': 'breeders of the era would be able to'}, {'start': '36503.756', 'end': '36507.680', 'text': 'replicate it. As Kuroha was constructing'}, {'start': '36505.840', 'end': '36509.916', 'text': 'a rough outline of the formula in his'}, {'start': '36507.680', 'end': '36512.080', 'text': 'mind, the nearby EV, which was drying'}, {'start': '36509.916', 'end': '36514.080', 'text': 'off, suddenly emitted a dazzling white'}, {'start': '36512.080', 'end': '36515.916', 'text': 'light. The pure brilliance of the light'}, {'start': '36514.080', 'end': '36517.916', 'text': 'was particularly striking against the'}, {'start': '36515.916', 'end': '36519.840', 'text': 'dark night. Kohao was startled. Could it'}, {'start': '36517.916', 'end': '36521.596', 'text': 'be evolving? without even wiping the'}, {'start': '36519.840', 'end': '36523.596', 'text': 'water droplets off his body. Wearing'}, {'start': '36521.596', 'end': '36525.520', 'text': 'only a pair of briefs, he hastily stood'}, {'start': '36523.596', 'end': '36527.596', 'text': 'up from the hot spring and rushed to the'}, {'start': '36525.520', 'end': '36528.960', 'text': 'shore, water splashing under his feet.'}, {'start': '36527.596', 'end': '36531.276', 'text': "He couldn't believe it if he was"}, {'start': '36528.960', 'end': '36533.200', 'text': 'evolving in such an unexpected situation'}, {'start': '36531.276', 'end': '36535.840', 'text': 'just from soaking in a hot spring. But'}, {'start': '36533.200', 'end': '36537.840', 'text': 'then again, it made sense. After all,'}, {'start': '36535.840', 'end': '36539.756', 'text': 'the process of Pokémon evolution has'}, {'start': '36537.840', 'end': '36541.436', 'text': 'always been shrouded in mystery. Even'}, {'start': '36539.756', 'end': '36543.276', 'text': "now, the scientific community's"}, {'start': '36541.436', 'end': '36545.276', 'text': 'understanding of evolution remains quite'}, {'start': '36543.276', 'end': '36547.680', 'text': 'limited. Various factors could influence'}, {'start': '36545.276', 'end': '36549.520', 'text': 'the process. insufficient energy levels,'}, {'start': '36547.680', 'end': '36551.756', 'text': 'lack of battle stimulation, or even'}, {'start': '36549.520', 'end': '36553.840', 'text': 'emotional fluctuations. Each case is'}, {'start': '36551.756', 'end': '36555.840', 'text': 'unique. Some Pokémon evolve after'}, {'start': '36553.840', 'end': '36557.756', 'text': 'intense battles, while others transform'}, {'start': '36555.840', 'end': '36559.840', 'text': 'in the midst of deep slumber, and some'}, {'start': '36557.756', 'end': '36561.436', 'text': 'even evolve while eating midbite.'}, {'start': '36559.840', 'end': '36563.840', 'text': "Although Eevee's evolution surprised"}, {'start': '36561.436', 'end': '36565.276', 'text': 'Kuroa, he quickly composed himself. It'}, {'start': '36563.840', 'end': '36567.276', 'text': 'was nighttime, and there were no'}, {'start': '36565.276', 'end': '36568.960', 'text': 'evolutionary stones like moss rock or'}, {'start': '36567.276', 'end': '36571.200', 'text': 'water stone in the vicinity, which meant'}, {'start': '36568.960', 'end': '36572.960', 'text': 'its evolved form would be Umbreon.'}, {'start': '36571.200', 'end': '36574.880', 'text': 'Kuroha felt a hint of nervous'}, {'start': '36572.960', 'end': '36576.800', 'text': 'anticipation as he quietly waited for'}, {'start': '36574.880', 'end': '36578.560', 'text': 'the white light to fade. Even though'}, {'start': '36576.800', 'end': '36580.880', 'text': "this wasn't his first time witnessing a"}, {'start': '36578.560', 'end': '36582.720', 'text': 'Pokémon evolve up close, the mysterious'}, {'start': '36580.880', 'end': '36584.960', 'text': 'transformation of a species still left'}, {'start': '36582.720', 'end': '36586.720', 'text': 'him in awe. Soon, the white light'}, {'start': '36584.960', 'end': '36589.120', 'text': 'gradually dissipated, revealing an'}, {'start': '36586.720', 'end': '36591.276', 'text': 'Umbreon with an aura of cool elegance'}, {'start': '36589.120', 'end': '36593.200', 'text': 'standing before Keroa. Its body was'}, {'start': '36591.276', 'end': '36594.800', 'text': 'similar in shape to the original Eevee,'}, {'start': '36593.200', 'end': '36597.040', 'text': 'but its fur had turned black,'}, {'start': '36594.800', 'end': '36599.840', 'text': 'symbolizing its dark type. Golden rings'}, {'start': '36597.040', 'end': '36602.240', 'text': 'adorned its forehead, legs, tail, and'}, {'start': '36599.840', 'end': '36604.560', 'text': 'ears. a regal contrast against the sleek'}, {'start': '36602.240', 'end': '36606.640', 'text': 'black fur. Its rubyl-like eyes sparkled'}, {'start': '36604.560', 'end': '36608.560', 'text': 'in the darkness, exuding a captivating'}, {'start': '36606.640', 'end': '36610.720', 'text': 'charm, like a spirit born of the night'}, {'start': '36608.560', 'end': '36612.800', 'text': 'Umbreon. Umber, the slightly aloof'}, {'start': '36610.720', 'end': '36614.640', 'text': "expression on Umbreon's face carried a"}, {'start': '36612.800', 'end': '36616.880', 'text': 'hint of adorableness as it wiggled its'}, {'start': '36614.640', 'end': '36618.720', 'text': 'newly evolved body, seemingly still'}, {'start': '36616.880', 'end': '36621.200', 'text': 'adjusting to the changes. Compared to'}, {'start': '36618.720', 'end': '36623.360', 'text': "Eevee's fluffy, dense fur, Umbreon's"}, {'start': '36621.200', 'end': '36625.520', 'text': 'coat appeared incredibly smooth, and its'}, {'start': '36623.360', 'end': '36627.200', 'text': 'tail, accented with a golden ring,'}, {'start': '36625.520', 'end': '36629.436', 'text': 'looked like a pillow, adding to its'}, {'start': '36627.200', 'end': '36631.276', 'text': 'ethereal nightighborn elegance.'}, {'start': '36629.436', 'end': '36633.120', 'text': 'Suppressing his excitement, Kuroha'}, {'start': '36631.276', 'end': '36635.276', 'text': 'approached Umbreon and instinctively'}, {'start': '36633.120', 'end': '36637.360', 'text': 'reached out to pat its head, but Umbreon'}, {'start': '36635.276', 'end': '36639.436', 'text': 'dodged him. Kuroha froze for a moment'}, {'start': '36637.360', 'end': '36641.276', 'text': 'before realizing his mistake, slapping'}, {'start': '36639.436', 'end': '36643.680', 'text': 'his forehead in frustration. Ah, I'}, {'start': '36641.276', 'end': '36645.596', 'text': 'forgot. Umbreon secretes a toxic sweat'}, {'start': '36643.680', 'end': '36647.596', 'text': 'from its pores when it gets emotional.'}, {'start': '36645.596', 'end': '36649.756', 'text': 'He glanced at Umbreon, who now looked'}, {'start': '36647.596', 'end': '36652.080', 'text': 'slightly upset, and his affection for it'}, {'start': '36649.756', 'end': '36653.916', 'text': 'grew even stronger. Umbreon, feeling'}, {'start': '36652.080', 'end': '36655.916', 'text': 'dejected from being unable to be petted'}, {'start': '36653.916', 'end': '36658.000', 'text': 'by its trainer, drooped its ears like a'}, {'start': '36655.916', 'end': '36660.000', 'text': 'disappointed kitten. Kuroha crouched'}, {'start': '36658.000', 'end': '36662.640', 'text': 'down, his face softening into a doting'}, {'start': '36660.000', 'end': '36664.400', 'text': 'smile as he gently said, "Umbreon, it\'s'}, {'start': '36662.640', 'end': '36666.240', 'text': 'okay. Once you learn to control your'}, {'start': '36664.400', 'end': '36668.080', 'text': "bodus secretions, I'll be here waiting"}, {'start': '36666.240', 'end': '36670.320', 'text': 'for you." He made this promise beside'}, {'start': '36668.080', 'end': '36672.640', 'text': 'the hot spring, his face illuminated by'}, {'start': '36670.320', 'end': '36675.360', 'text': 'the moonlight. Umbreon padded gracefully'}, {'start': '36672.640', 'end': '36677.120', 'text': 'over to Kohaa, standing by his side. Ubu'}, {'start': '36675.360', 'end': '36679.120', 'text': 'let out a soft call and gracefully'}, {'start': '36677.120', 'end': '36681.200', 'text': 'stepped into the warm spring water. When'}, {'start': '36679.120', 'end': '36683.120', 'text': 'she surfaced again, her sleek body was'}, {'start': '36681.200', 'end': '36685.120', 'text': 'drenched, and the toxins and sweat had'}, {'start': '36683.120', 'end': '36687.436', 'text': 'been thoroughly washed away. Joyfully,'}, {'start': '36685.120', 'end': '36688.960', 'text': "she ran to Heyu's side, rubbing her soft"}, {'start': '36687.436', 'end': '36691.120', 'text': 'fur against his leg. Under the'}, {'start': '36688.960', 'end': '36693.276', 'text': 'moonlight, this moonlit Pokémon gave the'}, {'start': '36691.120', 'end': '36694.880', 'text': 'young man an affectionate smile. After'}, {'start': '36693.276', 'end': '36696.880', 'text': 'completing the checkout process for the'}, {'start': '36694.880', 'end': '36699.276', 'text': 'hotring, Heyu hurried back to the room'}, {'start': '36696.880', 'end': '36700.720', 'text': 'at the Pokémon Center. He said to Uebu,'}, {'start': '36699.276', 'end': '36702.400', 'text': '"I\'ll need you to stay in the Pokeball'}, {'start': '36700.720', 'end': '36704.800', 'text': 'for a little while so I can perform a'}, {'start': '36702.400', 'end': '36706.160', 'text': 'quick data check." With a beep, Uebu\'s'}, {'start': '36704.800', 'end': '36708.720', 'text': 'information appeared. She was a'}, {'start': '36706.160', 'end': '36710.720', 'text': 'moonlight Pokémon, level 20, female,'}, {'start': '36708.720', 'end': '36714.080', 'text': 'with a dark type attribute. She stood'}, {'start': '36710.720', 'end': '36715.756', 'text': '1.2 2 m tall, weighed 30 kg, and was in'}, {'start': '36714.080', 'end': '36717.840', 'text': 'excellent developmental condition with'}, {'start': '36715.756', 'end': '36720.400', 'text': 'good potential. Her learn moves included'}, {'start': '36717.840', 'end': '36722.480', 'text': 'tackle, tail whip, helping hand, sand'}, {'start': '36720.400', 'end': '36724.720', 'text': 'attack, baby doll eyes, quick attack,'}, {'start': '36722.480', 'end': '36726.880', 'text': 'confuse ray, faint attack, pursuit,'}, {'start': '36724.720', 'end': '36728.880', 'text': 'shadow ball, protect, double team,'}, {'start': '36726.880', 'end': '36730.880', 'text': 'refresh, and inherited moves such as'}, {'start': '36728.880', 'end': '36732.640', 'text': 'yawn and wish. The following morning,'}, {'start': '36730.880', 'end': '36735.200', 'text': 'Hiu tidied himself up and left the'}, {'start': '36732.640', 'end': '36736.880', 'text': 'Pokémon Center. Ueu, who still disliked'}, {'start': '36735.200', 'end': '36739.200', 'text': 'staying in the Pokeball, was naturally'}, {'start': '36736.880', 'end': '36740.800', 'text': 'not forced to do so by Hiu. Together'}, {'start': '36739.200', 'end': '36742.720', 'text': 'they headed toward the empty chimney'}, {'start': '36740.800', 'end': '36744.960', 'text': 'gym. When they arrived before the grand'}, {'start': '36742.720', 'end': '36746.720', 'text': 'and majestic gym, Hiu gazed at the'}, {'start': '36744.960', 'end': '36748.960', 'text': 'towering red walls, an imposing'}, {'start': '36746.720', 'end': '36750.480', 'text': 'structure, marveling at its splendor. It'}, {'start': '36748.960', 'end': '36752.400', 'text': 'was truly fitting for a gym that had'}, {'start': '36750.480', 'end': '36753.840', 'text': 'produced a member of the Elite 4,'}, {'start': '36752.400', 'end': '36756.000', 'text': 'standing for centuries on the Hoen'}, {'start': '36753.840', 'end': '36758.320', 'text': 'region soil with a profound legacy.'}, {'start': '36756.000', 'end': '36760.400', 'text': 'Unlike the newer Pedleberg gym, the MT'}, {'start': '36758.320', 'end': '36762.320', 'text': 'Chimney gym occupied an area several'}, {'start': '36760.400', 'end': '36764.080', 'text': "times larger than Mr. Norman's gym and"}, {'start': '36762.320', 'end': '36765.840', 'text': 'was decorated like an ancient palace.'}, {'start': '36764.080', 'end': '36767.436', 'text': 'Perched halfway up the mountain, one'}, {'start': '36765.840', 'end': '36769.200', 'text': 'could overlook the entire gym from'}, {'start': '36767.436', 'end': '36770.560', 'text': "above. In contrast to the gym's"}, {'start': '36769.200', 'end': '36772.480', 'text': 'grandeur, the street outside the'}, {'start': '36770.560', 'end': '36774.320', 'text': 'entrance had a group of elderly men'}, {'start': '36772.480', 'end': '36776.560', 'text': 'standing under the shade of trees,'}, {'start': '36774.320', 'end': '36778.080', 'text': 'seemingly enjoying a leisurely chat.'}, {'start': '36776.560', 'end': '36780.400', 'text': 'Hey, you approached them politely and'}, {'start': '36778.080', 'end': '36782.640', 'text': 'asked, "Excuse me, gentlemen. Is this'}, {'start': '36780.400', 'end': '36784.320', 'text': 'the empty chimney gym?" The group turned'}, {'start': '36782.640', 'end': '36786.320', 'text': 'their attention to a portly man wearing'}, {'start': '36784.320', 'end': '36788.400', 'text': 'a brown shirt with white hair and'}, {'start': '36786.320', 'end': '36790.960', 'text': 'glasses resting on his nose. The man'}, {'start': '36788.400', 'end': '36792.560', 'text': 'smiled warmly and replied, "Young man,'}, {'start': '36790.960', 'end': '36794.720', 'text': "welcome to the gym challenge. We're"}, {'start': '36792.560', 'end': '36797.040', 'text': 'residents of the town, and yes, this is'}, {'start': '36794.720', 'end': '36798.480', 'text': 'the empty chimney gym. Hey, you bowed'}, {'start': '36797.040', 'end': '36800.560', 'text': 'respectfully and stepped through the'}, {'start': '36798.480', 'end': '36802.720', 'text': 'gates, spotting Jim apprentices inside'}, {'start': '36800.560', 'end': '36804.480', 'text': 'as expected. Before proceeding further,'}, {'start': '36802.720', 'end': '36806.640', 'text': 'he glanced back at the portly man and'}, {'start': '36804.480', 'end': '36808.320', 'text': 'thought to himself, "As I suspected,'}, {'start': '36806.640', 'end': '36810.000', 'text': 'that must be the former elite four'}, {'start': '36808.320', 'end': '36812.560', 'text': 'member of the Hoen region and the gym'}, {'start': '36810.000', 'end': '36814.480', 'text': 'leader of MT Chimney." A slight smile'}, {'start': '36812.560', 'end': '36815.840', 'text': "played on Hiu's lips as he felt relieved"}, {'start': '36814.480', 'end': '36818.000', 'text': 'that he had maintained a courteous'}, {'start': '36815.840', 'end': '36820.160', 'text': 'demeanor earlier, portraying himself as'}, {'start': '36818.000', 'end': '36821.916', 'text': 'a polite trainer. With memories spanning'}, {'start': '36820.160', 'end': '36823.436', 'text': 'two lifetimes, certain knowledge from'}, {'start': '36821.916', 'end': '36825.840', 'text': 'his past life often brought him'}, {'start': '36823.436', 'end': '36827.436', 'text': 'unexpected advantages. The MT Chimney'}, {'start': '36825.840', 'end': '36829.040', 'text': 'Gym leader was named Mura, a'}, {'start': '36827.436', 'end': '36831.200', 'text': 'warm-hearted and straightforward man'}, {'start': '36829.040', 'end': '36833.436', 'text': 'with a fiery personality. Once a member'}, {'start': '36831.200', 'end': '36835.360', 'text': 'of the Elite 4, he had retired and taken'}, {'start': '36833.436', 'end': '36837.276', 'text': 'over the gym. Hey yumus that his habit'}, {'start': '36835.360', 'end': '36839.120', 'text': 'of greeting every elder he passed on the'}, {'start': '36837.276', 'end': '36840.640', 'text': 'way had finally paid off as he had'}, {'start': '36839.120', 'end': '36842.320', 'text': 'encountered the very person he was'}, {'start': '36840.640', 'end': '36844.240', 'text': "looking for. Although there wasn't an"}, {'start': '36842.320', 'end': '36846.000', 'text': 'opportunity to engage with Mura directly'}, {'start': '36844.240', 'end': '36848.080', 'text': 'this time, leaving a favorable first'}, {'start': '36846.000', 'end': '36849.680', 'text': 'impression was still worthwhile. Hey'}, {'start': '36848.080', 'end': '36851.680', 'text': 'reflected that to truly stand out in'}, {'start': '36849.680', 'end': '36854.000', 'text': 'this world, one must learn to utilize'}, {'start': '36851.680', 'end': '36856.000', 'text': 'every available resource and seize every'}, {'start': '36854.000', 'end': '36857.916', 'text': 'opportunity, no matter how slim the'}, {'start': '36856.000', 'end': '36860.480', 'text': 'odds. This was the belief that drove him'}, {'start': '36857.916', 'end': '36862.480', 'text': 'forward. As Kuroba entered the dojo, the'}, {'start': '36860.480', 'end': '36864.320', 'text': 'large doors slowly closed behind him,'}, {'start': '36862.480', 'end': '36866.080', 'text': 'and the few elderly men watching from'}, {'start': '36864.320', 'end': '36867.756', 'text': 'the entrance turned their gazes away.'}, {'start': '36866.080', 'end': '36870.480', 'text': 'One of the old men jokingly said to'}, {'start': '36867.756', 'end': '36871.840', 'text': 'Mura, "Hey, you\'re not even retired yet,'}, {'start': '36870.480', 'end': '36874.160', 'text': "and you're already comfortable handing"}, {'start': '36871.840', 'end': '36876.560', 'text': 'over the dojo to her." Mura shifted his'}, {'start': '36874.160', 'end': '36878.640', 'text': 'slightly plump body, lounging lazily in'}, {'start': '36876.560', 'end': '36880.800', 'text': 'a grand armchair, and replied with a'}, {'start': '36878.640', 'end': '36882.640', 'text': 'relaxed tone. Each generation has its'}, {'start': '36880.800', 'end': '36884.640', 'text': "own blessings. I've done what I can for"}, {'start': '36882.640', 'end': '36886.480', 'text': 'her. Just recently, I went through a lot'}, {'start': '36884.640', 'end': '36888.160', 'text': 'of trouble to acquire a well-qualified'}, {'start': '36886.480', 'end': '36890.080', 'text': 'Pokémon hatchling from the League.'}, {'start': '36888.160', 'end': '36892.160', 'text': "Besides, I'll be leaving the Hoen region"}, {'start': '36890.080', 'end': '36894.160', 'text': "soon. After reading Caxi's poetic"}, {'start': '36892.160', 'end': '36896.160', 'text': 'musings about Pokémon, I decided to'}, {'start': '36894.160', 'end': '36897.436', 'text': 'travel to the Jotto region. For now,'}, {'start': '36896.160', 'end': '36899.680', 'text': "I'll let her gain some practical"}, {'start': '36897.436', 'end': '36901.436', 'text': 'experience. A few years from now, when I'}, {'start': '36899.680', 'end': '36904.320', 'text': "officially retire, I'll hand over the"}, {'start': '36901.436', 'end': '36906.240', 'text': 'dojo to that kid, Asha. Mura casually'}, {'start': '36904.320', 'end': '36908.320', 'text': 'picked up a newspaper and placed it over'}, {'start': '36906.240', 'end': '36910.160', 'text': 'his face. But a faint sense of unease'}, {'start': '36908.320', 'end': '36912.160', 'text': 'lingered in his mind. He noticed a'}, {'start': '36910.160', 'end': '36914.000', 'text': 'familiar scent on Kuroba, one that he'}, {'start': '36912.160', 'end': '36915.680', 'text': 'found unpleasant. Could it be similar to'}, {'start': '36914.000', 'end': '36917.596', 'text': 'the smell of that brat Gingi? His'}, {'start': '36915.680', 'end': '36919.520', 'text': 'curiosity got the better of him, and he'}, {'start': '36917.596', 'end': '36921.276', 'text': 'checked the Pokémon information Kuroba'}, {'start': '36919.520', 'end': '36923.680', 'text': 'had registered at the dojo. When he saw'}, {'start': '36921.276', 'end': '36925.840', 'text': 'the Croant and Sharpedo, both watertype'}, {'start': '36923.680', 'end': '36927.916', 'text': 'Pokémon, he suddenly understood, "Ah, I'}, {'start': '36925.840', 'end': '36929.840', 'text': "knew it. It's that annoying water smell,"}, {'start': '36927.916', 'end': '36931.840', 'text': 'just like Jingi, the captain who spends'}, {'start': '36929.840', 'end': '36934.320', 'text': 'all his time sailing the seas. That'}, {'start': '36931.840', 'end': '36936.560', 'text': 'salty, fishy smell is so unpleasant.'}, {'start': '36934.320', 'end': '36938.480', 'text': 'Mura had always looked down on Jingi, a'}, {'start': '36936.560', 'end': '36940.400', 'text': 'fellow member of the Elite 4, believing'}, {'start': '36938.480', 'end': '36941.916', 'text': 'that the favorable impression Gingi had'}, {'start': '36940.400', 'end': '36944.000', 'text': "left on the league's higher-ups was"}, {'start': '36941.916', 'end': '36946.080', 'text': 'nothing more than a calculated act. To'}, {'start': '36944.000', 'end': '36947.916', 'text': 'Mura, any positive impression Kuroba'}, {'start': '36946.080', 'end': '36950.000', 'text': 'might leave was likely part of a similar'}, {'start': '36947.916', 'end': '36951.680', 'text': "plan. Even if it didn't achieve much, a"}, {'start': '36950.000', 'end': '36953.840', 'text': 'good impression was always useful.'}, {'start': '36951.680', 'end': '36955.680', 'text': 'Before challenging the dojo, Kuroba had'}, {'start': '36953.840', 'end': '36957.596', 'text': 'completed his Pokemon registration and'}, {'start': '36955.680', 'end': '36959.276', 'text': 'was now waiting patiently as there were'}, {'start': '36957.596', 'end': '36960.960', 'text': 'two challengers ahead of him in line.'}, {'start': '36959.276', 'end': '36962.960', 'text': 'Compared to the two new or recently'}, {'start': '36960.960', 'end': '36964.720', 'text': "restaffed dojoos he'd visited earlier,"}, {'start': '36962.960', 'end': '36967.200', 'text': 'the Flannry Dojo appeared far more'}, {'start': '36964.720', 'end': '36969.040', 'text': 'established. Its leader, Mura, had an'}, {'start': '36967.200', 'end': '36971.120', 'text': 'excellent reputation online, being a'}, {'start': '36969.040', 'end': '36972.800', 'text': 'former FireType Elite 4 member who took'}, {'start': '36971.120', 'end': '36974.320', 'text': 'over the dojo after his retirement.'}, {'start': '36972.800', 'end': '36976.320', 'text': 'While a few people criticized his'}, {'start': '36974.320', 'end': '36977.916', 'text': 'laid-back personality, the majority of'}, {'start': '36976.320', 'end': '36979.520', 'text': 'reviews for the Flannry dojo were'}, {'start': '36977.916', 'end': '36981.276', 'text': 'overwhelmingly positive. For this'}, {'start': '36979.520', 'end': '36983.276', 'text': 'challenge, Kuroba had signed up for the'}, {'start': '36981.276', 'end': '36984.640', 'text': 'intermediate level dojo competition. A'}, {'start': '36983.276', 'end': '36986.320', 'text': 'successful challenge would earn him'}, {'start': '36984.640', 'end': '36988.560', 'text': 'rewards, though the entry fee was'}, {'start': '36986.320', 'end': '36990.480', 'text': 'somewhat steep at 5,000 Poke dollars.'}, {'start': '36988.560', 'end': '36992.720', 'text': 'For an average trainer, this might be a'}, {'start': '36990.480', 'end': '36994.400', 'text': 'significant expense. But for Kuroba, it'}, {'start': '36992.720', 'end': '36996.240', 'text': 'was just a small price to pay. The'}, {'start': '36994.400', 'end': '36998.240', 'text': 'experience of battling a dojo leader'}, {'start': '36996.240', 'end': '36999.916', 'text': 'alone was worth the cost, not to mention'}, {'start': '36998.240', 'end': '37002.000', 'text': 'the potential prizes he could win.'}, {'start': '36999.916', 'end': '37004.080', 'text': 'Challenger Kuroba, please proceed to the'}, {'start': '37002.000', 'end': '37006.320', 'text': 'battle arena. The announcement repeated'}, {'start': '37004.080', 'end': '37008.080', 'text': 'over the speakers. Kuroba stood up and'}, {'start': '37006.320', 'end': '37009.596', 'text': 'walked toward the nearby passageway,'}, {'start': '37008.080', 'end': '37011.756', 'text': 'pushing through several doors until he'}, {'start': '37009.596', 'end': '37013.436', 'text': 'arrived at an open air battle arena. The'}, {'start': '37011.756', 'end': '37015.840', 'text': 'rectangular arena was surrounded by'}, {'start': '37013.436', 'end': '37017.596', 'text': 'towering red walls, a design reminiscent'}, {'start': '37015.840', 'end': '37019.520', 'text': 'of the aesthetics cherished by older'}, {'start': '37017.596', 'end': '37021.360', 'text': 'generations decades ago. Around the'}, {'start': '37019.520', 'end': '37023.360', 'text': 'arena were several rows of spectator'}, {'start': '37021.360', 'end': '37025.360', 'text': 'seats, though they appeared and used.'}, {'start': '37023.360', 'end': '37026.800', 'text': 'After all, the Flannry Dojo was not a'}, {'start': '37025.360', 'end': '37028.640', 'text': 'newly established venue, but a'}, {'start': '37026.800', 'end': '37030.160', 'text': 'long-standing institution in the Hoen'}, {'start': '37028.640', 'end': '37032.160', 'text': 'region with a history spanning'}, {'start': '37030.160', 'end': '37034.080', 'text': 'centuries. It had no need to rely on'}, {'start': '37032.160', 'end': '37035.680', 'text': 'ticket sales for income. Hey, you stood'}, {'start': '37034.080', 'end': '37037.596', 'text': 'just outside the white line of the'}, {'start': '37035.680', 'end': '37039.360', 'text': 'battlefield. His gaze sweeping over the'}, {'start': '37037.596', 'end': '37041.840', 'text': "grand scene around him. He couldn't help"}, {'start': '37039.360', 'end': '37044.080', 'text': 'but feel a surge of emotions. Just then,'}, {'start': '37041.840', 'end': '37046.400', 'text': 'a clear and lively female voice rang out'}, {'start': '37044.080', 'end': '37048.400', 'text': 'from within the arena. Hello, trainer.'}, {'start': '37046.400', 'end': '37051.120', 'text': "I'm Asha, the apprentice gym leader of"}, {'start': '37048.400', 'end': '37053.120', 'text': 'the Lage Gym. Her voice was as bright as'}, {'start': '37051.120', 'end': '37055.276', 'text': 'the morning sun, immediately capturing'}, {'start': '37053.120', 'end': '37057.596', 'text': "Hey's attention. Asha stepped out onto"}, {'start': '37055.276', 'end': '37059.596', 'text': 'the field dressed in light breezy attire'}, {'start': '37057.596', 'end': '37061.200', 'text': 'that highlighted her youthful energy and'}, {'start': '37059.596', 'end': '37063.360', 'text': 'stunning beauty. What stood out the most'}, {'start': '37061.200', 'end': '37066.080', 'text': 'was her fiery red hair tied into a'}, {'start': '37063.360', 'end': '37068.320', 'text': 'ponytail, flaring out like flames. "Tell'}, {'start': '37066.080', 'end': '37070.480', 'text': 'me, hey you, how many badges have you'}, {'start': '37068.320', 'end': '37072.800', 'text': 'collected so far?" she asked directly,'}, {'start': '37070.480', 'end': '37075.200', 'text': 'wasting no time. "Two!" Hey, you replied'}, {'start': '37072.800', 'end': '37077.040', 'text': 'without hesitation. "Only two," Asha'}, {'start': '37075.200', 'end': '37078.720', 'text': 'said, a hint of disappointment in her'}, {'start': '37077.040', 'end': '37080.400', 'text': 'tone. "Which two gyms did you'}, {'start': '37078.720', 'end': '37082.240', 'text': 'challenge?" she pressed further. "Hey,'}, {'start': '37080.400', 'end': '37084.080', 'text': 'you frowned slightly, reluctant, but'}, {'start': '37082.240', 'end': '37086.560', 'text': 'truthful." "The Petalird gym and the'}, {'start': '37084.080', 'end': '37088.480', 'text': 'Rusbor gym." "Pedleberg gym? Really?"'}, {'start': '37086.560', 'end': '37090.640', 'text': "Asha's eyes lit up as she murmured to"}, {'start': '37088.480', 'end': '37092.160', 'text': 'herself. Even my grandfather has great'}, {'start': '37090.640', 'end': '37094.160', 'text': "respect for Norman. Looks like you've"}, {'start': '37092.160', 'end': '37095.520', 'text': 'got some skill, kid. Hey, you silently'}, {'start': '37094.160', 'end': '37097.276', 'text': 'observed this straightforward and'}, {'start': '37095.520', 'end': '37098.880', 'text': 'slightly brash woman, thinking to'}, {'start': '37097.276', 'end': '37100.800', 'text': 'himself about how he had read online'}, {'start': '37098.880', 'end': '37102.240', 'text': 'that some gyms gauge a trainer strength'}, {'start': '37100.800', 'end': '37104.160', 'text': "based on the number of badges they've"}, {'start': '37102.240', 'end': '37106.160', 'text': 'earned. It seemed the rumors were true.'}, {'start': '37104.160', 'end': '37107.916', 'text': 'Hey you, I heard your registered Pokémon'}, {'start': '37106.160', 'end': '37109.680', 'text': 'are water types. But if you think you'}, {'start': '37107.916', 'end': '37111.520', 'text': 'can rely on type advantage alone to'}, {'start': '37109.680', 'end': '37113.916', 'text': "defeat my Pokémon, you're sorely"}, {'start': '37111.520', 'end': '37115.916', 'text': 'mistaken. Asha declared firmly, her'}, {'start': '37113.916', 'end': '37117.756', 'text': 'expression serious as she emphasized the'}, {'start': '37115.916', 'end': '37119.680', 'text': "power of fire types. He'll show you what"}, {'start': '37117.756', 'end': '37122.080', 'text': 'it means to wield the fiery strength of'}, {'start': '37119.680', 'end': '37123.360', 'text': 'a volcano. At that moment, the referee'}, {'start': '37122.080', 'end': '37125.596', 'text': 'quickly announced the start of the'}, {'start': '37123.360', 'end': '37127.360', 'text': 'match. The rules for the Lage gym badge'}, {'start': '37125.596', 'end': '37129.520', 'text': 'challenge were clear. Each side could'}, {'start': '37127.360', 'end': '37131.520', 'text': 'use up to three Pokémon with a level cap'}, {'start': '37129.520', 'end': '37133.596', 'text': 'of 40. The first side to have all their'}, {'start': '37131.520', 'end': '37135.596', 'text': 'Pokemon lose the ability to battle would'}, {'start': '37133.596', 'end': '37137.040', 'text': 'be declared the loser. During the match,'}, {'start': '37135.596', 'end': '37139.596', 'text': 'the challenger was allowed to switch'}, {'start': '37137.040', 'end': '37142.000', 'text': 'Pokemon, but Asha, as the gym leader,'}, {'start': '37139.596', 'end': '37143.596', 'text': 'could not. Heyu glanced at his Umbreon,'}, {'start': '37142.000', 'end': '37145.520', 'text': 'nodding to himself in preparation for'}, {'start': '37143.596', 'end': '37147.680', 'text': 'the battle. The gym badge challenge'}, {'start': '37145.520', 'end': '37149.200', 'text': 'begins now. the referee declared. And'}, {'start': '37147.680', 'end': '37151.520', 'text': 'Asha was the first to release her'}, {'start': '37149.200', 'end': '37153.520', 'text': 'Pokémon. "Burn brightite, Sluggma," Asha'}, {'start': '37151.520', 'end': '37155.680', 'text': 'called out. With a flash of white light,'}, {'start': '37153.520', 'end': '37157.680', 'text': 'a slug-like Pokémon appeared, crawling'}, {'start': '37155.680', 'end': '37160.320', 'text': 'across the ground. Its body, made of'}, {'start': '37157.680', 'end': '37162.080', 'text': 'molten magma, radiated intense heat, and'}, {'start': '37160.320', 'end': '37163.916', 'text': 'the flames licking its surface seemed'}, {'start': '37162.080', 'end': '37166.240', 'text': 'ready to consume the battlefield.'}, {'start': '37163.916', 'end': '37168.000', 'text': 'Sluggma, the lava Pokémon, had a body'}, {'start': '37166.240', 'end': '37169.916', 'text': 'composed of magma that would harden if'}, {'start': '37168.000', 'end': '37171.916', 'text': 'it stopped moving, so it constantly had'}, {'start': '37169.916', 'end': '37174.480', 'text': 'to stay in motion. "Sluggma, use'}, {'start': '37171.916', 'end': '37176.400', 'text': 'incinerate." Asha commanded. Sluggma'}, {'start': '37174.480', 'end': '37178.400', 'text': 'unleashed a fierce blast of flames from'}, {'start': '37176.400', 'end': '37180.960', 'text': 'its mouth, roaring with the intensity of'}, {'start': '37178.400', 'end': '37182.880', 'text': 'an engine. Umbreon, use double team.'}, {'start': '37180.960', 'end': '37184.880', 'text': 'Hey, you quickly countered. Umbreon'}, {'start': '37182.880', 'end': '37186.560', 'text': 'instantly created a duplicate with one'}, {'start': '37184.880', 'end': '37188.800', 'text': 'standing on the left corner of the field'}, {'start': '37186.560', 'end': '37190.960', 'text': 'and the other on the right. What? Asha'}, {'start': '37188.800', 'end': '37192.880', 'text': 'exclaimed momentarily caught off guard.'}, {'start': '37190.960', 'end': '37194.720', 'text': 'She quickly regained her composure and'}, {'start': '37192.880', 'end': '37196.800', 'text': 'instructed Sluggma to target the left'}, {'start': '37194.720', 'end': '37198.800', 'text': 'clone. As a skilled gym trainer, her'}, {'start': '37196.800', 'end': '37200.960', 'text': 'sharp eyes swiftly identified the real'}, {'start': '37198.800', 'end': '37203.120', 'text': 'Umbreon. Umbreon took the hit from the'}, {'start': '37200.960', 'end': '37204.960', 'text': 'incinerate attack, but barely flinched.'}, {'start': '37203.120', 'end': '37207.916', 'text': 'Thanks to its impressive special defense'}, {'start': '37204.960', 'end': '37209.276', 'text': 'stat of 130. Even as it moved nimly'}, {'start': '37207.916', 'end': '37211.596', 'text': 'through the flames, it remained'}, {'start': '37209.276', 'end': '37214.000', 'text': 'unscathed and composed, ready to take on'}, {'start': '37211.596', 'end': '37216.080', 'text': 'the next move. Umbreon used Shadow Ball.'}, {'start': '37214.000', 'end': '37218.080', 'text': 'With a few graceful leaps, it swiftly'}, {'start': '37216.080', 'end': '37220.320', 'text': 'evaded the flames and formed a dark'}, {'start': '37218.080', 'end': '37221.916', 'text': 'energy sphere. Once the sphere grew to a'}, {'start': '37220.320', 'end': '37224.560', 'text': 'sufficient size, it launched it'}, {'start': '37221.916', 'end': '37226.560', 'text': "decisively toward Mag Cargo. Mag Cargo's"}, {'start': '37224.560', 'end': '37228.640', 'text': 'body, glowing like molten lava,'}, {'start': '37226.560', 'end': '37230.720', 'text': 'shimmerred under the sunlight. Yasha,'}, {'start': '37228.640', 'end': '37232.400', 'text': 'disregarding her image as a gym trainer,'}, {'start': '37230.720', 'end': '37234.560', 'text': 'flailed her arms in exaggerated'}, {'start': '37232.400', 'end': '37236.240', 'text': 'movements, commanding Mag Cargo. The'}, {'start': '37234.560', 'end': '37237.916', 'text': 'primal energy within Mag Cargo'}, {'start': '37236.240', 'end': '37239.756', 'text': 'materialized into rocks that collided'}, {'start': '37237.916', 'end': '37242.400', 'text': 'with the Shadow Ball. With a resounding'}, {'start': '37239.756', 'end': '37244.320', 'text': 'boom, smoke billowed in all directions.'}, {'start': '37242.400', 'end': '37246.320', 'text': 'The two sides were evenly matched as'}, {'start': '37244.320', 'end': '37248.400', 'text': 'both Pokémon had extremely low special'}, {'start': '37246.320', 'end': '37250.480', 'text': 'attack stats and were using non-stab'}, {'start': '37248.400', 'end': '37252.800', 'text': 'moves. "Not bad, huh? Now, how about'}, {'start': '37250.480', 'end': '37255.276', 'text': 'this move?" Yasha shouted. Mad Cargo'}, {'start': '37252.800', 'end': '37257.120', 'text': 'used smog. Mad Cargo exhaled a thick,'}, {'start': '37255.276', 'end': '37259.120', 'text': 'filthy cloud of smoke that spread'}, {'start': '37257.120', 'end': '37261.040', 'text': 'ominously toward Umbreon. The scene'}, {'start': '37259.120', 'end': '37263.436', 'text': 'looked eerie. Hey, you smirked faintly'}, {'start': '37261.040', 'end': '37265.276', 'text': 'and commanded, "Umbreon, take the hit."'}, {'start': '37263.436', 'end': '37267.596', 'text': 'He yasha seemed puzzled but'}, {'start': '37265.276', 'end': '37270.000', 'text': 'enthusiastically continued. Mag cargo'}, {'start': '37267.596', 'end': '37272.240', 'text': 'intensify the attack. As the purple mist'}, {'start': '37270.000', 'end': '37274.160', 'text': 'engulfed Umbreon, the poison type move'}, {'start': '37272.240', 'end': '37276.320', 'text': 'lived up to its reputation, quickly'}, {'start': '37274.160', 'end': '37278.800', 'text': 'inflicting damage. Purple markings began'}, {'start': '37276.320', 'end': '37280.800', 'text': "to appear faintly on Umbreon's body,"}, {'start': '37278.800', 'end': '37282.560', 'text': 'indicating it had been poisoned. Yasha'}, {'start': '37280.800', 'end': '37284.480', 'text': 'was secretly delighted, thinking her'}, {'start': '37282.560', 'end': '37287.040', 'text': 'luck was good. one move had successfully'}, {'start': '37284.480', 'end': '37289.276', 'text': 'inflicted a poison status. However, hey,'}, {'start': '37287.040', 'end': '37291.360', 'text': 'you smiled knowingly. Umbreon fixed its'}, {'start': '37289.276', 'end': '37293.520', 'text': 'gaze firmly on Mag Cargo, and before'}, {'start': '37291.360', 'end': '37296.200', 'text': 'long, purple markings began to appear on'}, {'start': '37293.520', 'end': '37298.560', 'text': "Mag Cargo as well, revealing Umbreon's"}, {'start': '37296.200', 'end': '37300.720', 'text': 'synchroniz. This ability allows status'}, {'start': '37298.560', 'end': '37302.400', 'text': 'conditions such as poison, burn, or'}, {'start': '37300.720', 'end': '37304.480', 'text': 'paralysis to be transmitted to the'}, {'start': '37302.400', 'end': '37306.480', 'text': "opponent. Yasha's poison type attack had"}, {'start': '37304.480', 'end': '37308.880', 'text': 'backfired, which explained why He had'}, {'start': '37306.480', 'end': '37311.276', 'text': 'not ordered Umbreon to dodge. Umbreon,'}, {'start': '37308.880', 'end': '37313.360', 'text': 'use refresh. Hey, you commanded. This'}, {'start': '37311.276', 'end': '37315.436', 'text': 'supportive move learned in its Eevee'}, {'start': '37313.360', 'end': '37317.436', 'text': 'form can cure abnormal statuses and'}, {'start': '37315.436', 'end': '37319.436', 'text': "restore the user's vitality. Paired with"}, {'start': '37317.436', 'end': '37321.596', 'text': 'the synchroniz, it was the perfect'}, {'start': '37319.436', 'end': '37323.756', 'text': 'combination. As a white light enveloped'}, {'start': '37321.596', 'end': '37325.520', 'text': "on Bion's body and faded, the purple"}, {'start': '37323.756', 'end': '37327.916', 'text': 'markings disappeared and the poison'}, {'start': '37325.520', 'end': '37329.916', 'text': 'status was lifted. However, Mag Cargo'}, {'start': '37327.916', 'end': '37332.400', 'text': "remained poisoned. It's all or nothing"}, {'start': '37329.916', 'end': '37334.880', 'text': 'now. Yasha shouted, "Mad Cargo, use'}, {'start': '37332.400', 'end': '37336.960', 'text': 'inferno." Far from feeling cornered, she'}, {'start': '37334.880', 'end': '37339.596', 'text': 'passionately commanded the attack. This'}, {'start': '37336.960', 'end': '37341.756', 'text': 'move with a base power of 100 guarantees'}, {'start': '37339.596', 'end': '37343.680', 'text': 'a burn status on the opponent. Hey, you'}, {'start': '37341.756', 'end': '37345.596', 'text': "couldn't help but feel a bit tense. Mag"}, {'start': '37343.680', 'end': '37347.436', 'text': 'Cargo can only learn this move through'}, {'start': '37345.596', 'end': '37349.756', 'text': 'breeding and it was releasing its full'}, {'start': '37347.436', 'end': '37351.756', 'text': 'power. Protect. Hey, you ordered. At'}, {'start': '37349.756', 'end': '37353.916', 'text': 'this moment, the protect TM equipped on'}, {'start': '37351.756', 'end': '37355.756', 'text': 'every Pokémon came into play, ensuring'}, {'start': '37353.916', 'end': '37357.436', 'text': 'that Umbreon could shield itself from an'}, {'start': '37355.756', 'end': '37359.596', 'text': 'all-out attack from an opponent of the'}, {'start': '37357.436', 'end': '37361.596', 'text': 'same level. As flames erupted across the'}, {'start': '37359.596', 'end': '37363.680', 'text': 'battlefield like a fiery inferno,'}, {'start': '37361.596', 'end': '37365.756', 'text': 'pillars of fire surged toward Umbreon'}, {'start': '37363.680', 'end': '37368.000', 'text': 'from all directions, converging and'}, {'start': '37365.756', 'end': '37369.840', 'text': 'shooting skyward. Umbreon struggled to'}, {'start': '37368.000', 'end': '37371.840', 'text': 'maintain its green protective barrier as'}, {'start': '37369.840', 'end': '37373.520', 'text': 'sparks flew and the fiery glow'}, {'start': '37371.840', 'end': '37375.276', 'text': 'illuminated the entire arena.'}, {'start': '37373.520', 'end': '37377.120', 'text': 'Unfortunately for Mag Cargo, its'}, {'start': '37375.276', 'end': '37379.120', 'text': 'powerful strike seemed to be completely'}, {'start': '37377.120', 'end': '37380.880', 'text': 'blocked by protect. As Mag Cargo'}, {'start': '37379.120', 'end': '37383.200', 'text': 'attempted to gather energy for another'}, {'start': '37380.880', 'end': '37384.880', 'text': 'fiery attack, it was visibly weakening.'}, {'start': '37383.200', 'end': '37386.960', 'text': 'The poison continued to spread through'}, {'start': '37384.880', 'end': '37389.120', 'text': 'its body and the toxic markings on its'}, {'start': '37386.960', 'end': '37391.200', 'text': 'surface deepened. Finally, Mag Cargo'}, {'start': '37389.120', 'end': '37393.596', 'text': 'collapsed, unconscious and unable to'}, {'start': '37391.200', 'end': '37396.000', 'text': 'battle. Mag Cargo is unable to battle.'}, {'start': '37393.596', 'end': '37397.840', 'text': 'Umbreon wins. The referee without'}, {'start': '37396.000', 'end': '37399.840', 'text': 'hesitation announced the result of the'}, {'start': '37397.840', 'end': '37402.000', 'text': 'match. What an incredible battle that'}, {'start': '37399.840', 'end': '37403.840', 'text': 'was. The combination of skill usage and'}, {'start': '37402.000', 'end': '37406.320', 'text': 'ability synergy was absolutely'}, {'start': '37403.840', 'end': '37408.480', 'text': 'thrilling. Yasha waved her hand, undoing'}, {'start': '37406.320', 'end': '37410.960', 'text': 'the tie that held her hair in place. Her'}, {'start': '37408.480', 'end': '37413.120', 'text': 'long crimson hair cascaded down like a'}, {'start': '37410.960', 'end': '37415.120', 'text': 'waterfall flowing gently in the breeze.'}, {'start': '37413.120', 'end': '37417.520', 'text': '"You\'re up next, Numl," she called out.'}, {'start': '37415.120', 'end': '37419.520', 'text': 'A muffled Numl echoed as a seemingly'}, {'start': '37417.520', 'end': '37421.360', 'text': 'lazy camel-like Pokémon appeared on the'}, {'start': '37419.520', 'end': '37423.436', 'text': 'battlefield, its eyes dull and'}, {'start': '37421.360', 'end': '37425.120', 'text': "unfocused. Heyu's gaze sharpened"}, {'start': '37423.436', 'end': '37426.880', 'text': 'slightly, and he thought to himself,'}, {'start': '37425.120', 'end': '37428.880', 'text': '"This could be tricky." Both of its'}, {'start': '37426.880', 'end': '37430.560', 'text': "abilities are tough to deal with. Niml's"}, {'start': '37428.880', 'end': '37432.880', 'text': 'two common abilities, aside from its'}, {'start': '37430.560', 'end': '37435.200', 'text': 'hidden one, are oblivious and simple.'}, {'start': '37432.880', 'end': '37437.040', 'text': "Oblivious isn't too concerning as it"}, {'start': '37435.200', 'end': '37438.880', 'text': 'prevents the effects of infatuation and'}, {'start': '37437.040', 'end': '37441.040', 'text': 'taunt, but simple is downright'}, {'start': '37438.880', 'end': '37443.120', 'text': 'terrifying. This ability doubles any'}, {'start': '37441.040', 'end': '37445.200', 'text': 'stat changes, meaning a move like dragon'}, {'start': '37443.120', 'end': '37447.040', 'text': 'dance could boost both speed and attack'}, {'start': '37445.200', 'end': '37449.680', 'text': 'by two stages essentially doubling its'}, {'start': '37447.040', 'end': '37451.680', 'text': "power. Luckily though, Numl doesn't have"}, {'start': '37449.680', 'end': '37453.436', 'text': 'many stat boosting moves in its arsenal'}, {'start': '37451.680', 'end': '37455.360', 'text': 'with the exception of amnesia which'}, {'start': '37453.436', 'end': '37457.276', 'text': 'raises its special defense. This'}, {'start': '37455.360', 'end': '37459.120', 'text': 'realization allowed Heyou to relax'}, {'start': '37457.276', 'end': '37461.520', 'text': 'slightly though the cautious glint in'}, {'start': '37459.120', 'end': '37463.276', 'text': 'his eyes remained. Umbreon, return for'}, {'start': '37461.520', 'end': '37465.520', 'text': 'now. Hey said as he called back his'}, {'start': '37463.276', 'end': '37468.080', 'text': "Umbreon. The opposing Numl's energy was"}, {'start': '37465.520', 'end': '37470.000', 'text': 'at least level 30 and Umbreon already'}, {'start': '37468.080', 'end': '37471.276', 'text': 'somewhat fatigued and lower in level'}, {'start': '37470.000', 'end': '37473.040', 'text': "wasn't in the best condition to"}, {'start': '37471.276', 'end': '37475.200', 'text': 'continue. Heyu decided to send out his'}, {'start': '37473.040', 'end': '37477.436', 'text': 'Sharpedo instead. As soon as Sharpedo'}, {'start': '37475.200', 'end': '37479.436', 'text': 'appeared, water surged around its body,'}, {'start': '37477.436', 'end': '37481.120', 'text': 'suspending it mad. Its ferocious'}, {'start': '37479.436', 'end': '37483.596', 'text': 'expression was enough to send shivers'}, {'start': '37481.120', 'end': '37485.520', 'text': "down anyone's spine. Ugg. Not again"}, {'start': '37483.596', 'end': '37487.436', 'text': 'another annoying water type. Yasha'}, {'start': '37485.520', 'end': '37489.520', 'text': 'groaned, clearly not hiding her disdain'}, {'start': '37487.436', 'end': '37491.596', 'text': 'for water types. The eternal rivalry'}, {'start': '37489.520', 'end': '37493.520', 'text': 'between water and fire has always been a'}, {'start': '37491.596', 'end': '37495.436', 'text': 'hot topic among trainers in the Pokemon'}, {'start': '37493.520', 'end': '37497.596', 'text': 'world. As the referee signaled the start'}, {'start': '37495.436', 'end': '37500.160', 'text': 'of the battle, hey, you wasted no time.'}, {'start': '37497.596', 'end': '37502.400', 'text': 'Sharpedo Aqua Jet. The water move with'}, {'start': '37500.160', 'end': '37504.480', 'text': 'its quadruple effectiveness against Numl'}, {'start': '37502.400', 'end': '37506.320', 'text': 'packed an immense punch. In a single'}, {'start': '37504.480', 'end': '37508.160', 'text': 'swift strike, Numl was sent flying'}, {'start': '37506.320', 'end': '37509.916', 'text': 'across half the battlefield, skidding'}, {'start': '37508.160', 'end': '37512.080', 'text': 'several meters along the ground. Its'}, {'start': '37509.916', 'end': '37513.916', 'text': 'dull expression remained unchanged.'}, {'start': '37512.080', 'end': '37515.756', 'text': 'Oomph, such speed. It must have the'}, {'start': '37513.916', 'end': '37518.160', 'text': "speed boost ability. We can't lose to"}, {'start': '37515.756', 'end': '37520.400', 'text': 'that. Numl flame charge. Upon hearing'}, {'start': '37518.160', 'end': '37522.480', 'text': "the command, Numl's body ignited in"}, {'start': '37520.400', 'end': '37524.720', 'text': 'flames, channeling energy to increase'}, {'start': '37522.480', 'end': '37526.720', 'text': 'its speed. The once sluggish Numl'}, {'start': '37524.720', 'end': '37528.480', 'text': 'suddenly shot forward like a cannonball,'}, {'start': '37526.720', 'end': '37530.560', 'text': 'charging at Sharpedo with incredible'}, {'start': '37528.480', 'end': '37532.080', 'text': 'velocity. With its simple ability, the'}, {'start': '37530.560', 'end': '37534.240', 'text': 'speed boost from flame charge was'}, {'start': '37532.080', 'end': '37536.000', 'text': "doubled. Meanwhile, Sharpedo's speed"}, {'start': '37534.240', 'end': '37537.916', 'text': 'boost ability continued to stack, and'}, {'start': '37536.000', 'end': '37540.880', 'text': 'the two Pokémon began an intense speed'}, {'start': '37537.916', 'end': '37542.720', 'text': 'duel. Numl used Smokecreen. Lava boiled'}, {'start': '37540.880', 'end': '37544.800', 'text': "within Numl's body, and with its charge"}, {'start': '37542.720', 'end': '37547.436', 'text': 'complete, it unleashed a fiery attack'}, {'start': '37544.800', 'end': '37549.040', 'text': 'aimed at Sharpedo. However, Sharpedo,'}, {'start': '37547.436', 'end': '37550.480', 'text': 'still cloaked in the water from Aqua'}, {'start': '37549.040', 'end': '37552.720', 'text': 'Jet, bit through the flames'}, {'start': '37550.480', 'end': '37554.480', 'text': 'effortlessly. Hey remained calm and'}, {'start': '37552.720', 'end': '37556.560', 'text': 'composed as he directed the battle.'}, {'start': '37554.480', 'end': '37558.480', 'text': "Sharpedo's entire body was enveloped in"}, {'start': '37556.560', 'end': '37560.480', 'text': 'swirling water, and the shadow of a'}, {'start': '37558.480', 'end': '37562.720', 'text': 'massive, menacing jaw appeared behind'}, {'start': '37560.480', 'end': '37564.400', 'text': "it. The dark type's ferocity was on full"}, {'start': '37562.720', 'end': '37566.160', 'text': 'display. The aquatic predator'}, {'start': '37564.400', 'end': '37568.240', 'text': 'relentlessly attacked Numl with its'}, {'start': '37566.160', 'end': '37570.400', 'text': "razor-sharp teeth. Numl's body was"}, {'start': '37568.240', 'end': '37572.800', 'text': 'battered, and molten lava began seeping'}, {'start': '37570.400', 'end': '37574.880', 'text': 'from its wounds. Go all out. Use earth'}, {'start': '37572.800', 'end': '37576.720', 'text': 'power. Yasha gritted her teeth as she'}, {'start': '37574.880', 'end': '37578.480', 'text': "issued her command. She hadn't expected"}, {'start': '37576.720', 'end': '37580.240', 'text': 'to face such a difficult opponent. Not'}, {'start': '37578.480', 'end': '37582.720', 'text': 'only her least favorite water type, but'}, {'start': '37580.240', 'end': '37585.120', 'text': 'also one with speed boost. Numl with its'}, {'start': '37582.720', 'end': '37587.520', 'text': 'quadruple water weakness stood almost no'}, {'start': '37585.120', 'end': '37589.520', 'text': 'chance. As expected, its desperate earth'}, {'start': '37587.520', 'end': '37591.596', 'text': 'power attack caused barely a ripple and'}, {'start': '37589.520', 'end': '37594.000', 'text': 'was effortlessly countered by Sharpedo.'}, {'start': '37591.596', 'end': '37595.916', 'text': 'Aha. This is so frustrating. Why is it'}, {'start': '37594.000', 'end': '37597.360', 'text': 'always water types and protect moves?'}, {'start': '37595.916', 'end': '37599.840', 'text': "Can't they fight with fiery aggression"}, {'start': '37597.360', 'end': '37601.360', 'text': 'like I do? Yasha lamented loudly. Her'}, {'start': '37599.840', 'end': '37603.756', 'text': 'battle philosophy revolved around'}, {'start': '37601.360', 'end': '37605.276', 'text': 'relentless fire-like offense, firmly'}, {'start': '37603.756', 'end': '37607.436', 'text': 'believing that the burning passion of'}, {'start': '37605.276', 'end': '37609.436', 'text': 'flames could overcome any foe. She'}, {'start': '37607.436', 'end': '37611.520', 'text': 'despised water and rock types, as well'}, {'start': '37609.436', 'end': '37613.520', 'text': 'as Pokémon that excelled in defensive or'}, {'start': '37611.520', 'end': '37615.360', 'text': 'tactical maneuvers. The debate between'}, {'start': '37613.520', 'end': '37617.200', 'text': 'offense and defense has always been a'}, {'start': '37615.360', 'end': '37619.276', 'text': 'contentious topic among trainers.'}, {'start': '37617.200', 'end': '37621.596', 'text': 'Unleash your fiery passion, turn the'}, {'start': '37619.276', 'end': '37623.916', 'text': "tables, and take down all three. It's"}, {'start': '37621.596', 'end': '37626.160', 'text': 'all up to you, Toko. Asha shook off her'}, {'start': '37623.916', 'end': '37628.480', 'text': 'earlier slump, her soaring enthusiasm'}, {'start': '37626.160', 'end': '37630.800', 'text': "reigniting her excitement. Kuroba's move"}, {'start': '37628.480', 'end': '37632.720', 'text': 'to recall Sharpedo left Asha stunned.'}, {'start': '37630.800', 'end': '37634.240', 'text': 'But for Kuroba, this battle was already'}, {'start': '37632.720', 'end': '37636.320', 'text': 'in the bag. Decided to use the'}, {'start': '37634.240', 'end': '37638.480', 'text': 'opportunity to give more of his Pokemon'}, {'start': '37636.320', 'end': '37640.320', 'text': "some experience. Cradant, you're up for"}, {'start': '37638.480', 'end': '37642.080', 'text': 'the final stretch. The two Pokémon'}, {'start': '37640.320', 'end': '37644.080', 'text': 'locked eyes on the battlefield. The'}, {'start': '37642.080', 'end': '37645.916', 'text': "tension palpable. Asha's ace was her"}, {'start': '37644.080', 'end': '37648.480', 'text': 'toqual, a pure fire type with an'}, {'start': '37645.916', 'end': '37650.560', 'text': 'impressive base defense stat of 140 and'}, {'start': '37648.480', 'end': '37652.960', 'text': 'a speed stat of 20, embodying the'}, {'start': '37650.560', 'end': '37654.640', 'text': 'extremes of defense and speed. Kuroba'}, {'start': '37652.960', 'end': '37657.040', 'text': 'felt the temperature around him rise,'}, {'start': '37654.640', 'end': '37658.880', 'text': 'the sun above blazing even brighter, and'}, {'start': '37657.040', 'end': '37660.560', 'text': 'thought to himself, "As expected, it\'s'}, {'start': '37658.880', 'end': '37662.320', 'text': 'the drought ability." To\'s other'}, {'start': '37660.560', 'end': '37664.320', 'text': 'abilities were white smoke and shell'}, {'start': '37662.320', 'end': '37666.000', 'text': 'armor. White smoke prevents the opponent'}, {'start': '37664.320', 'end': '37668.000', 'text': 'from lowering its stats, a rather'}, {'start': '37666.000', 'end': '37670.000', 'text': 'unremarkable ability that rarely comes'}, {'start': '37668.000', 'end': '37671.756', 'text': 'into play during battles. Shell armor'}, {'start': '37670.000', 'end': '37674.160', 'text': 'increases defense and protects against'}, {'start': '37671.756', 'end': '37676.000', 'text': 'critical hits, making it a solid choice.'}, {'start': '37674.160', 'end': '37678.080', 'text': 'However, compared to these, drought was'}, {'start': '37676.000', 'end': '37679.596', 'text': 'the true game changer. Kuroba had done'}, {'start': '37678.080', 'end': '37681.120', 'text': 'his homework before the match and'}, {'start': '37679.596', 'end': '37683.840', 'text': "already knew Tqual's ability was"}, {'start': '37681.120', 'end': '37686.320', 'text': "drought. Toqual use sunny day. Asha's"}, {'start': '37683.840', 'end': '37688.400', 'text': 'command was loud and resolute. Cradant'}, {'start': '37686.320', 'end': '37690.480', 'text': 'rain dance. Kuroba and Asha'}, {'start': '37688.400', 'end': '37692.480', 'text': 'simultaneously issued matching orders.'}, {'start': '37690.480', 'end': '37694.400', 'text': 'Vine for control of the weather. Weather'}, {'start': '37692.480', 'end': '37696.080', 'text': 'and terrain were like dominion in a game'}, {'start': '37694.400', 'end': '37698.080', 'text': 'neither could afford to let the opponent'}, {'start': '37696.080', 'end': '37699.520', 'text': 'seize it uncontested. The only way to'}, {'start': '37698.080', 'end': '37701.520', 'text': 'counter weather effects was to use'}, {'start': '37699.520', 'end': '37703.200', 'text': 'weather moves of your own. Toqual was'}, {'start': '37701.520', 'end': '37704.640', 'text': 'already benefiting immensely from its'}, {'start': '37703.200', 'end': '37706.480', 'text': 'drought ability. And if paired with'}, {'start': '37704.640', 'end': '37708.400', 'text': 'sunny day, the type advantage could be'}, {'start': '37706.480', 'end': '37710.800', 'text': 'completely overturned. As the drought'}, {'start': '37708.400', 'end': '37713.120', 'text': 'effect intensified, the air grew drier'}, {'start': '37710.800', 'end': '37715.276', 'text': 'and the sun burned brighter. Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '37713.120', 'end': '37716.960', 'text': "Cradon's rain dance began to take effect"}, {'start': '37715.276', 'end': '37718.640', 'text': 'with dark clouds forming in the center'}, {'start': '37716.960', 'end': '37720.560', 'text': 'of the field and light raindrops'}, {'start': '37718.640', 'end': '37722.240', 'text': 'starting to fall. The Pokémon on both'}, {'start': '37720.560', 'end': '37723.756', 'text': 'sides remained motionless, but the'}, {'start': '37722.240', 'end': '37725.916', 'text': 'fierce struggle was evident in the'}, {'start': '37723.756', 'end': '37727.840', 'text': 'clashing weather effects. At this point,'}, {'start': '37725.916', 'end': '37729.756', 'text': 'Toko seemed to have the upper hand,'}, {'start': '37727.840', 'end': '37731.520', 'text': 'while Cradon could only maintain control'}, {'start': '37729.756', 'end': '37733.436', 'text': 'over a small section of the battlefield'}, {'start': '37731.520', 'end': '37735.840', 'text': 'for itself, struggling to extend its'}, {'start': '37733.436', 'end': '37737.520', 'text': 'rain dance beyond that. Sure enough, the'}, {'start': '37735.840', 'end': '37739.276', 'text': "opponent's sunny day was more practiced"}, {'start': '37737.520', 'end': '37741.520', 'text': 'and complimented by the droughtability,'}, {'start': '37739.276', 'end': '37742.960', 'text': "giving them a significant edge. Kuroba's"}, {'start': '37741.520', 'end': '37745.520', 'text': 'expression remained neutral, but'}, {'start': '37742.960', 'end': '37747.520', 'text': 'inwardly he was impressed. A gym leader'}, {'start': '37745.520', 'end': '37749.520', 'text': 'might seem carefree on the surface, but'}, {'start': '37747.520', 'end': '37751.520', 'text': 'they were never to be underestimated. In'}, {'start': '37749.520', 'end': '37753.680', 'text': 'that case, Grodant scalled. Koba'}, {'start': '37751.520', 'end': '37755.276', 'text': 'decisively shifted tactics, abandoning'}, {'start': '37753.680', 'end': '37757.040', 'text': 'the weather battle, continuing to'}, {'start': '37755.276', 'end': '37759.520', 'text': 'contest the weather would only lead to'}, {'start': '37757.040', 'end': '37761.596', 'text': 'being overwhelmed. Instead, he opted for'}, {'start': '37759.520', 'end': '37763.120', 'text': 'a direct attack, thinking, "If I can\'t'}, {'start': '37761.596', 'end': '37765.120', 'text': 'control the weather, neither should'}, {'start': '37763.120', 'end': '37766.480', 'text': 'you." With determination, Kuroba'}, {'start': '37765.120', 'end': '37768.400', 'text': "resolved that if he couldn't have the"}, {'start': '37766.480', 'end': '37770.000', 'text': 'advantage, neither would his Aonet no'}, {'start': '37768.400', 'end': '37772.000', 'text': 'one would dominate the battlefield with'}, {'start': '37770.000', 'end': '37774.160', 'text': 'weather. Boiling hot water, surged'}, {'start': '37772.000', 'end': '37775.840', 'text': 'toward Tokal. Asha gave a knowing smile'}, {'start': '37774.160', 'end': '37778.400', 'text': 'before issuing her next command.'}, {'start': '37775.840', 'end': '37780.480', 'text': "Torqual, use that move. Toqual's head"}, {'start': '37778.400', 'end': '37782.240', 'text': 'and limbs instantly retracted into its'}, {'start': '37780.480', 'end': '37784.320', 'text': 'shell, and it began spinning in place'}, {'start': '37782.240', 'end': '37786.400', 'text': 'like a top. With a swift spin, the'}, {'start': '37784.320', 'end': '37788.000', 'text': 'scalding water was deflected. Heyu'}, {'start': '37786.400', 'end': '37791.040', 'text': 'remained composed and commanded,'}, {'start': '37788.000', 'end': '37792.960', 'text': '"Croant, use dragon dance." The torqual'}, {'start': '37791.040', 'end': '37794.560', 'text': 'speed was as sluggish as a tortoise,'}, {'start': '37792.960', 'end': '37796.720', 'text': 'completely incapable of interrupting'}, {'start': '37794.560', 'end': '37798.640', 'text': "Cradon's power up. As Cradon performed"}, {'start': '37796.720', 'end': '37800.720', 'text': 'an intense and enigmatic dance with'}, {'start': '37798.640', 'end': '37802.800', 'text': 'peculiar movements, its aura suddenly'}, {'start': '37800.720', 'end': '37805.040', 'text': "intensified. Since Skull didn't work,"}, {'start': '37802.800', 'end': '37807.120', 'text': "let's try Rock Slide. Following Heu's"}, {'start': '37805.040', 'end': '37808.960', 'text': "order, Cradon's massive pincers slammed"}, {'start': '37807.120', 'end': '37811.520', 'text': 'into the ground, sending a barrage of'}, {'start': '37808.960', 'end': '37813.436', 'text': 'rocks hurtling towards Torqual. Torqual'}, {'start': '37811.520', 'end': '37815.276', 'text': 'flame wheel. Despite being buried'}, {'start': '37813.436', 'end': '37817.120', 'text': 'beneath the rocks, Torqual quickly'}, {'start': '37815.276', 'end': '37818.640', 'text': 'gathered its strength, breaking free'}, {'start': '37817.120', 'end': '37821.360', 'text': 'from the rubble and charging toward'}, {'start': '37818.640', 'end': '37823.120', 'text': 'Croat. However, Kraant, resistant to'}, {'start': '37821.360', 'end': '37825.520', 'text': 'firet type moves and adept at close'}, {'start': '37823.120', 'end': '37827.360', 'text': "combat, showed no fear. Under Hiu's"}, {'start': '37825.520', 'end': '37829.680', 'text': 'command, it immediately counterattacked'}, {'start': '37827.360', 'end': '37831.840', 'text': 'with razor shell. Cradon swung its claws'}, {'start': '37829.680', 'end': '37833.916', 'text': 'fiercely, meeting the spinning charging'}, {'start': '37831.840', 'end': '37836.400', 'text': "took heeden. Asha clearly didn't want"}, {'start': '37833.916', 'end': '37838.400', 'text': 'Tole to engage Cradon directly. After'}, {'start': '37836.400', 'end': '37840.640', 'text': 'all, a craanton empowered by dragon'}, {'start': '37838.400', 'end': '37842.960', 'text': 'dance was no small threat. Asha intended'}, {'start': '37840.640', 'end': '37844.880', 'text': 'for Toqual to buy time, hoping Cradon'}, {'start': '37842.960', 'end': '37846.720', 'text': 'would exhaust itself, leaving her in a'}, {'start': '37844.880', 'end': '37848.560', 'text': 'favorable position. But how could such a'}, {'start': '37846.720', 'end': '37850.720', 'text': "simple ploy escape Hayu's notice?"}, {'start': '37848.560', 'end': '37852.640', 'text': 'Cradon, Aqua Jet, knock it away.'}, {'start': '37850.720', 'end': '37854.720', 'text': 'Torqual, still spinning in its flame'}, {'start': '37852.640', 'end': '37856.480', 'text': "wheel form, couldn't perceive Cradon's"}, {'start': '37854.720', 'end': '37858.880', 'text': 'attack direction and was sent flying by'}, {'start': '37856.480', 'end': '37860.880', 'text': 'the water encased Cradon. Cradon, use'}, {'start': '37858.880', 'end': '37862.640', 'text': 'razor shell. Hey, you quickly ordered.'}, {'start': '37860.880', 'end': '37864.400', 'text': 'His strategy was to capitalize on the'}, {'start': '37862.640', 'end': '37866.720', 'text': 'dragon dance boost and end the battle'}, {'start': '37864.400', 'end': '37868.480', 'text': 'swiftly. As a gym leader, Asha had'}, {'start': '37866.720', 'end': '37870.960', 'text': 'excellent control of the battlefield and'}, {'start': '37868.480', 'end': '37873.276', 'text': 'countered. Torqual, use flamethrower.'}, {'start': '37870.960', 'end': '37875.200', 'text': 'Keep it at bay. A blazing column of fire'}, {'start': '37873.276', 'end': '37877.840', 'text': 'swept across the field with overwhelming'}, {'start': '37875.200', 'end': '37879.840', 'text': 'force. The ground scorched by the flames'}, {'start': '37877.840', 'end': '37881.436', 'text': 'blackened and crackled, transforming'}, {'start': '37879.840', 'end': '37883.520', 'text': 'from its original earthy yellow to'}, {'start': '37881.436', 'end': '37885.436', 'text': 'charred black brown. Impressive. Even'}, {'start': '37883.520', 'end': '37887.680', 'text': "without sunny day, Tokco's drought"}, {'start': '37885.436', 'end': '37889.916', 'text': 'ability is gradually tipping the scales.'}, {'start': '37887.680', 'end': '37892.000', 'text': 'Heyu licked his dry lips, sweat dripping'}, {'start': '37889.916', 'end': '37893.756', 'text': 'from his brow as the aid heat filled the'}, {'start': '37892.000', 'end': '37895.680', 'text': 'air. The drought ability, even'}, {'start': '37893.756', 'end': '37897.596', 'text': "passively, could alter the battlefield's"}, {'start': '37895.680', 'end': '37899.596', 'text': 'temperature significantly. However,'}, {'start': '37897.596', 'end': '37901.756', 'text': 'Cradant, honed by its battles in the'}, {'start': '37899.596', 'end': '37903.596', 'text': 'wild, possessed exceptional resilience.'}, {'start': '37901.756', 'end': '37905.916', 'text': 'A little heat could do nothing to it.'}, {'start': '37903.596', 'end': '37908.640', 'text': 'Hey, you pressed on. Use Aqua Jet to get'}, {'start': '37905.916', 'end': '37910.720', 'text': 'close. Then razor shell. This time, even'}, {'start': '37908.640', 'end': '37912.880', 'text': 'as Toko unleashed flamethrower, it'}, {'start': '37910.720', 'end': '37914.960', 'text': "couldn't stop Croant's approach. Cradon"}, {'start': '37912.880', 'end': '37916.640', 'text': 'charged through with Aqua Jet, enduring'}, {'start': '37914.960', 'end': '37918.560', 'text': 'the attack thanks to its formidable'}, {'start': '37916.640', 'end': '37920.240', 'text': "defenses. Despite the fire's type"}, {'start': '37918.560', 'end': '37922.080', 'text': "advantage and Torqual's high defensive"}, {'start': '37920.240', 'end': '37924.320', 'text': 'stats bolstered by the weather, Aqua'}, {'start': '37922.080', 'end': '37926.960', 'text': "Jet's base power of 40, even with dragon"}, {'start': '37924.320', 'end': '37929.276', 'text': 'dance, stab, adaptability, and mystic'}, {'start': '37926.960', 'end': '37931.916', 'text': 'water still had limited impact. Torqual'}, {'start': '37929.276', 'end': '37934.880', 'text': 'was just too tough. Croant razor shell'}, {'start': '37931.916', 'end': '37937.360', 'text': 'toqual iron tail. Croant razor shell.'}, {'start': '37934.880', 'end': '37939.756', 'text': 'Torqual flame wheel. Cradant razor'}, {'start': '37937.360', 'end': '37941.680', 'text': 'shell. Torqual euro ball. The battle'}, {'start': '37939.756', 'end': '37943.756', 'text': 'devolved into a grueling stalemate.'}, {'start': '37941.680', 'end': '37945.596', 'text': 'Cradant, leveraging its type advantage'}, {'start': '37943.756', 'end': '37948.320', 'text': 'and boosted power, relentlessly'}, {'start': '37945.596', 'end': '37950.000', 'text': 'pressured Tokal. Yet Torqual, fortified'}, {'start': '37948.320', 'end': '37952.240', 'text': 'by its weather ability and exceptional'}, {'start': '37950.000', 'end': '37954.400', 'text': 'defensive stats, managed to endure every'}, {'start': '37952.240', 'end': '37956.560', 'text': 'blow. For a moment, neither side could'}, {'start': '37954.400', 'end': '37958.160', 'text': 'gain the upper hand. Understood? Please'}, {'start': '37956.560', 'end': '37960.480', 'text': "provide the Chinese sentences you'd like"}, {'start': '37958.160', 'end': '37962.160', 'text': 'me to translate. The fierce blow forblow'}, {'start': '37960.480', 'end': '37964.720', 'text': 'battle between the two Pokémon set'}, {'start': '37962.160', 'end': '37966.400', 'text': "Yusha's blood ablaze. Her long crimson"}, {'start': '37964.720', 'end': '37969.040', 'text': 'hair flowed like a waterfall in the'}, {'start': '37966.400', 'end': '37971.120', 'text': 'breeze. Attack, attack, attack. The'}, {'start': '37969.040', 'end': '37972.960', 'text': 'colossal suddenly raised its front legs'}, {'start': '37971.120', 'end': '37974.880', 'text': 'and stomped down hard, causing the'}, {'start': '37972.960', 'end': '37976.720', 'text': 'ground to ripple like ocean waves. The'}, {'start': '37974.880', 'end': '37979.200', 'text': 'undulating force surged toward the'}, {'start': '37976.720', 'end': '37981.200', 'text': "croadon's position. Use substitute. Hey,"}, {'start': '37979.200', 'end': '37983.040', 'text': 'you commanded. The craanton stood firm,'}, {'start': '37981.200', 'end': '37984.960', 'text': 'but a protective layer resembling a'}, {'start': '37983.040', 'end': '37986.800', 'text': 'second skin enveloped its body. The'}, {'start': '37984.960', 'end': '37988.880', 'text': 'force of the earth power struck from all'}, {'start': '37986.800', 'end': '37990.880', 'text': 'directions. Yet the croant remained in'}, {'start': '37988.880', 'end': '37993.520', 'text': 'scathe, its substitute absorbing the'}, {'start': '37990.880', 'end': '37995.360', 'text': 'blow. Next, the colossal used sunny day.'}, {'start': '37993.520', 'end': '37997.200', 'text': 'Yasha wanted to replicate her earlier'}, {'start': '37995.360', 'end': '37999.040', 'text': 'strategy, creating favorable weather'}, {'start': '37997.200', 'end': '38000.960', 'text': 'conditions for her Pokémon. As an'}, {'start': '37999.040', 'end': '38002.880', 'text': 'experienced gym leader, her timing was'}, {'start': '38000.960', 'end': '38004.800', 'text': 'impeccable. The Cradon had just finished'}, {'start': '38002.880', 'end': '38007.120', 'text': 'using Substitute, making it the perfect'}, {'start': '38004.800', 'end': '38009.040', 'text': 'moment to act. Furthermore, the power of'}, {'start': '38007.120', 'end': '38011.040', 'text': 'Dragon Dance was gradually fading, and'}, {'start': '38009.040', 'end': '38013.520', 'text': 'the Cradon could not afford to delay any'}, {'start': '38011.040', 'end': '38014.800', 'text': 'longer. Hey, unwilling to engage in a'}, {'start': '38013.520', 'end': '38016.800', 'text': 'prolonged battle against such a'}, {'start': '38014.800', 'end': '38018.880', 'text': 'defensively formidable opponent, ordered'}, {'start': '38016.800', 'end': '38021.360', 'text': 'the croant to follow up its dragon dance'}, {'start': '38018.880', 'end': '38023.680', 'text': 'with Aqua Jet. The coal raised its head'}, {'start': '38021.360', 'end': '38025.916', 'text': 'high, letting out a deep, resonant roar'}, {'start': '38023.680', 'end': '38027.680', 'text': 'as it activated sunny day. Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '38025.916', 'end': '38029.596', 'text': 'the croant brandished its powerful'}, {'start': '38027.680', 'end': '38031.840', 'text': 'pincers and began a mysterious and'}, {'start': '38029.596', 'end': '38034.000', 'text': 'fierce dance. The dragon dance boosted'}, {'start': '38031.840', 'end': '38036.560', 'text': 'its strength once again. Erupt under the'}, {'start': '38034.000', 'end': '38038.720', 'text': "sunlight. You smokecreen. Yasha's voice"}, {'start': '38036.560', 'end': '38041.276', 'text': 'rose with excitement. Her face flushed'}, {'start': '38038.720', 'end': '38042.960', 'text': 'as she commanded. Razor shell. Hey, Ya.'}, {'start': '38041.276', 'end': '38045.040', 'text': 'Stoic expression began to show faint'}, {'start': '38042.960', 'end': '38047.276', 'text': 'signs of tension. His gaze locked on the'}, {'start': '38045.040', 'end': '38049.596', 'text': "center of the battlefield. The coal's"}, {'start': '38047.276', 'end': '38051.436', 'text': 'body ignited with an overwhelming blaze.'}, {'start': '38049.596', 'end': '38053.200', 'text': 'Flames surging like a torrential flood'}, {'start': '38051.436', 'end': '38055.040', 'text': 'across the battlefield and embedding'}, {'start': '38053.200', 'end': '38056.880', 'text': 'themselves into the ground. It was as if'}, {'start': '38055.040', 'end': '38058.800', 'text': 'the earth itself was about to rise.'}, {'start': '38056.880', 'end': '38060.240', 'text': 'Smoke began to billow from the ground as'}, {'start': '38058.800', 'end': '38062.240', 'text': 'the energy beneath the surface'}, {'start': '38060.240', 'end': '38064.240', 'text': 'accumulated and finally erupted.'}, {'start': '38062.240', 'end': '38066.400', 'text': 'Countless fiery pillars shot upward with'}, {'start': '38064.240', 'end': '38068.080', 'text': 'a deafening roar. Protect. Hey, you'}, {'start': '38066.400', 'end': '38070.080', 'text': 'called out loudly, his voice cutting'}, {'start': '38068.080', 'end': '38072.560', 'text': 'through the smoke-filled arena. Dust and'}, {'start': '38070.080', 'end': '38074.560', 'text': 'ash swirled around. Fragments of stone'}, {'start': '38072.560', 'end': '38076.800', 'text': 'scattered in every direction, and faint'}, {'start': '38074.560', 'end': '38078.720', 'text': 'traces of water mixed into the chaos.'}, {'start': '38076.800', 'end': '38080.560', 'text': 'Red and blue energy waves flickered'}, {'start': '38078.720', 'end': '38082.400', 'text': 'intermittently, and shadowy figures'}, {'start': '38080.560', 'end': '38084.720', 'text': 'could barely be seen through the haze.'}, {'start': '38082.400', 'end': '38086.560', 'text': 'As the smoke gradually cleared, Yasha'}, {'start': '38084.720', 'end': '38088.640', 'text': 'and Hiu anxiously watched the center of'}, {'start': '38086.560', 'end': '38090.480', 'text': 'the battlefield. Suddenly, a figure'}, {'start': '38088.640', 'end': '38092.560', 'text': 'flashed into view. The croant was still'}, {'start': '38090.480', 'end': '38094.720', 'text': 'standing against the overwhelming power'}, {'start': '38092.560', 'end': '38097.120', 'text': 'of sunny day enhanced flames. It had'}, {'start': '38094.720', 'end': '38099.436', 'text': 'successfully defended itself. Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '38097.120', 'end': '38102.000', 'text': 'the Kalosel, its body still cloaked in'}, {'start': '38099.436', 'end': '38104.160', 'text': 'flames, began to falter. The fire on its'}, {'start': '38102.000', 'end': '38106.400', 'text': 'body slowly extinguished as it collapsed'}, {'start': '38104.160', 'end': '38108.240', 'text': 'weakly onto the ground. The colossal was'}, {'start': '38106.400', 'end': '38110.240', 'text': 'unable to continue battling. "The winner'}, {'start': '38108.240', 'end': '38112.400', 'text': 'is the challenger, trainer." "Hey, Yu,"'}, {'start': '38110.240', 'end': '38113.916', 'text': 'the referee announced, astonished. As a'}, {'start': '38112.400', 'end': '38115.840', 'text': 'veteran who had spent decades in the'}, {'start': '38113.916', 'end': '38117.756', 'text': 'gym, the referee was privy to certain'}, {'start': '38115.840', 'end': '38119.436', 'text': 'secrets. This colossal had been'}, {'start': '38117.756', 'end': '38121.120', 'text': 'specially obtained by the previous gym'}, {'start': '38119.436', 'end': '38122.880', 'text': 'leader from a unique location where the'}, {'start': '38121.120', 'end': '38124.880', 'text': 'league bred and raised firet type'}, {'start': '38122.880', 'end': '38126.276', 'text': 'Pokémon. As it turns out, this cold'}, {'start': '38124.880', 'end': '38128.720', 'text': "turtle's potential is indeed"}, {'start': '38126.276', 'end': '38130.720', 'text': 'extraordinary. So far, it has proven'}, {'start': '38128.720', 'end': '38132.720', 'text': 'nearly unbeatable against other Pokémon'}, {'start': '38130.720', 'end': '38135.040', 'text': 'of the same level. Especially in weather'}, {'start': '38132.720', 'end': '38137.200', 'text': 'battles, it seems to have no rival. Even'}, {'start': '38135.040', 'end': '38139.276', 'text': 'some firet type Pokémon over level 50'}, {'start': '38137.200', 'end': '38141.596', 'text': 'cannot match it in weather control. Yet,'}, {'start': '38139.276', 'end': '38143.916', 'text': 'today it was defeat rare and surprising'}, {'start': '38141.596', 'end': '38145.916', 'text': 'occurrence. However, this had nothing to'}, {'start': '38143.916', 'end': '38147.680', 'text': 'do with the small referee who quietly'}, {'start': '38145.916', 'end': '38149.200', 'text': 'disassembled the battle recorder and'}, {'start': '38147.680', 'end': '38152.240', 'text': "uploaded the data into the league's"}, {'start': '38149.200', 'end': '38154.000', 'text': 'database. "Huh, I lost." Yasha pouted,'}, {'start': '38152.240', 'end': '38156.080', 'text': 'her face filled with frustration.'}, {'start': '38154.000', 'end': '38157.840', 'text': 'Nevertheless, her carefree personality'}, {'start': '38156.080', 'end': '38160.000', 'text': 'quickly brought her back to her usual'}, {'start': '38157.840', 'end': '38162.000', 'text': 'spirited self, radiating a fiery'}, {'start': '38160.000', 'end': '38164.000', 'text': 'determination. In this regard, she'}, {'start': '38162.000', 'end': '38166.160', 'text': 'seemed quite similar to a certain goofy'}, {'start': '38164.000', 'end': '38168.160', 'text': "individual. I can't lose heart. I need"}, {'start': '38166.160', 'end': '38170.560', 'text': 'to push forward like an unstoppable'}, {'start': '38168.160', 'end': '38172.320', 'text': 'flame. Yasha recalled her Pokémon and'}, {'start': '38170.560', 'end': '38173.840', 'text': 'handed it to the medical staff before'}, {'start': '38172.320', 'end': '38175.596', 'text': 'walking over to Kuroha with a'}, {'start': '38173.840', 'end': '38177.120', 'text': 'business-like expression. As a firet'}, {'start': '38175.596', 'end': '38179.040', 'text': "type trainer, she didn't particularly"}, {'start': '38177.120', 'end': '38181.436', 'text': 'like trainers who used rock or water'}, {'start': '38179.040', 'end': '38183.120', 'text': 'types. She handed the flame badge earned'}, {'start': '38181.436', 'end': '38185.276', 'text': 'from challenging the Kamayan gym to'}, {'start': '38183.120', 'end': '38187.040', 'text': "Kuroha. Kuroha didn't mind Yasha's"}, {'start': '38185.276', 'end': '38188.960', 'text': 'slightly cold demeanor and accepted the'}, {'start': '38187.040', 'end': '38190.960', 'text': 'badge with a quiet smile. The flame'}, {'start': '38188.960', 'end': '38193.040', 'text': 'badge, shaped like a flickering flame,'}, {'start': '38190.960', 'end': '38195.360', 'text': 'gleamed brilliantly. After offering a'}, {'start': '38193.040', 'end': '38197.360', 'text': "polite bow, Kuroha returned to the gym's"}, {'start': '38195.360', 'end': '38198.720', 'text': 'front desk, registered the battle data,'}, {'start': '38197.360', 'end': '38200.400', 'text': 'and claimed his reward for the'}, {'start': '38198.720', 'end': '38202.160', 'text': 'challenge. Since he had chosen the'}, {'start': '38200.400', 'end': '38204.480', 'text': 'second tier challenge, which limited'}, {'start': '38202.160', 'end': '38206.000', 'text': 'Pokémon levels to 3040, he received a'}, {'start': '38204.480', 'end': '38207.916', 'text': 'more generous reward compared to the'}, {'start': '38206.000', 'end': '38209.756', 'text': 'lowest tier challenge. Of course,'}, {'start': '38207.916', 'end': '38212.080', 'text': "obtaining the reward wasn't his primary"}, {'start': '38209.756', 'end': '38213.916', 'text': 'goal. Kuroha willingly spent extra money'}, {'start': '38212.080', 'end': '38215.436', 'text': 'to challenge the second tier because he'}, {'start': '38213.916', 'end': '38217.436', 'text': 'wanted to battle the gym trainers'}, {'start': '38215.436', 'end': '38219.200', 'text': 'directly. After all, the lowest tier'}, {'start': '38217.436', 'end': '38220.960', 'text': 'battles were only against apprentices,'}, {'start': '38219.200', 'end': '38222.560', 'text': 'and one had to defeat three apprentices'}, {'start': '38220.960', 'end': '38224.480', 'text': 'before earning the chance to face the'}, {'start': '38222.560', 'end': '38226.480', 'text': "gym leader. Kuroha didn't want to waste"}, {'start': '38224.480', 'end': '38228.080', 'text': 'time on weaker opponents, so he opted to'}, {'start': '38226.480', 'end': '38229.916', 'text': 'pay and directly challenge the gym'}, {'start': '38228.080', 'end': '38232.080', 'text': 'leader. A specially made firet type'}, {'start': '38229.916', 'end': '38233.916', 'text': "Pokémon food, uh, too bad it's useless"}, {'start': '38232.080', 'end': '38235.756', 'text': 'for me, Kuroha thought with a hint of'}, {'start': '38233.916', 'end': '38237.680', 'text': "helplessness. as he received the gym's"}, {'start': '38235.756', 'end': '38239.596', 'text': 'reward. He carefully placed the flame'}, {'start': '38237.680', 'end': '38241.596', 'text': 'badge into his badge case where three'}, {'start': '38239.596', 'end': '38243.120', 'text': 'distinct badges were neatly arranged.'}, {'start': '38241.596', 'end': '38244.800', 'text': 'Since the gym challenge had gone'}, {'start': '38243.120', 'end': '38246.400', 'text': 'smoothly, he noticed several trainers'}, {'start': '38244.800', 'end': '38248.400', 'text': 'registering for challenges as he left'}, {'start': '38246.400', 'end': '38250.000', 'text': 'the gym. However, they all seemed to be'}, {'start': '38248.400', 'end': '38251.596', 'text': 'signing up for the lowest tier battles'}, {'start': '38250.000', 'end': '38253.360', 'text': 'against apprentices. While completing'}, {'start': '38251.596', 'end': '38254.960', 'text': 'his paperwork, a few people gathered'}, {'start': '38253.360', 'end': '38257.040', 'text': 'around to get a look at his badge.'}, {'start': '38254.960', 'end': '38259.120', 'text': 'Politely smiling, Kuroha declined their'}, {'start': '38257.040', 'end': '38261.360', 'text': 'requests and left the gym. As he stepped'}, {'start': '38259.120', 'end': '38263.436', 'text': 'outside, Kuroha saw the group of elderly'}, {'start': '38261.360', 'end': '38264.880', 'text': 'gentlemen still basking in the sun. The'}, {'start': '38263.436', 'end': '38266.960', 'text': 'moment he emerged, they turned to'}, {'start': '38264.880', 'end': '38268.960', 'text': "curiously size him up. Since the gym's"}, {'start': '38266.960', 'end': '38270.720', 'text': 'battle arena was outdoors, the commotion'}, {'start': '38268.960', 'end': '38272.720', 'text': 'from the earlier fight had naturally'}, {'start': '38270.720', 'end': '38274.640', 'text': 'caught their attention. Kuroha, with a'}, {'start': '38272.720', 'end': '38276.320', 'text': 'shy smile befitting his youth, greeted'}, {'start': '38274.640', 'end': '38278.400', 'text': 'them politely before heading back to the'}, {'start': '38276.320', 'end': '38280.160', 'text': 'Pokémon Center. The elderly man,'}, {'start': '38278.400', 'end': '38281.756', 'text': 'standing in the shade of the trees,'}, {'start': '38280.160', 'end': '38284.000', 'text': 'watched his retreating figure and'}, {'start': '38281.756', 'end': '38285.756', 'text': 'remarked, "What a good kid, so polite.'}, {'start': '38284.000', 'end': '38287.916', 'text': 'Truly impressive." At the Pokémon'}, {'start': '38285.756', 'end': '38290.080', 'text': 'Center, Kuroha immediately handed over'}, {'start': '38287.916', 'end': '38292.160', 'text': 'his battleworn Pokémon to Nurse Joy for'}, {'start': '38290.080', 'end': '38293.916', 'text': 'treatment. After all, the recent battles'}, {'start': '38292.160', 'end': '38295.436', 'text': 'had left them with various injuries,'}, {'start': '38293.916', 'end': '38297.200', 'text': 'including burns here and there. His'}, {'start': '38295.436', 'end': '38299.120', 'text': 'Umbreon had even been poisoned during'}, {'start': '38297.200', 'end': '38301.120', 'text': 'the fight. Though it had used a move to'}, {'start': '38299.120', 'end': '38302.400', 'text': 'recover and clear the poison status,'}, {'start': '38301.120', 'end': '38303.916', 'text': 'there was a chance some toxins had'}, {'start': '38302.400', 'end': '38305.360', 'text': 'lingered in its system. While the'}, {'start': '38303.916', 'end': '38307.200', 'text': 'effects might not be immediately'}, {'start': '38305.360', 'end': '38309.596', 'text': 'apparent, they could pose risks to its'}, {'start': '38307.200', 'end': '38311.276', 'text': 'future development. To be safe, Kuroha'}, {'start': '38309.596', 'end': '38313.520', 'text': 'asked nurse Joy to perform a thorough'}, {'start': '38311.276', 'end': '38315.040', 'text': 'examination on his Umbreon. Thankfully,'}, {'start': '38313.520', 'end': '38316.800', 'text': 'the results were positive and the'}, {'start': '38315.040', 'end': '38319.596', 'text': 'comprehensive checkup was completed in'}, {'start': '38316.800', 'end': '38322.000', 'text': 'less than half an hour. Umbri Umbreon'}, {'start': '38319.596', 'end': '38323.596', 'text': 'moving gracefully approached Kuroha. It'}, {'start': '38322.000', 'end': '38325.680', 'text': 'instinctively tried to leap into his'}, {'start': '38323.596', 'end': '38327.596', 'text': 'arms but quickly realized its size was'}, {'start': '38325.680', 'end': '38329.276', 'text': 'no longer suitable for such an action.'}, {'start': '38327.596', 'end': '38331.680', 'text': 'Looking pitiful, it rubbed against'}, {'start': '38329.276', 'end': '38334.000', 'text': "Kuroha's leg, exuding an endearing"}, {'start': '38331.680', 'end': '38336.240', 'text': 'charm. Welcome back everyone. On a'}, {'start': '38334.000', 'end': '38338.080', 'text': 'bustling street in Fuian Town, a long'}, {'start': '38336.240', 'end': '38339.916', 'text': 'line of people stretched down the road'}, {'start': '38338.080', 'end': '38342.000', 'text': 'with all the trainers eyes fixed on an'}, {'start': '38339.916', 'end': '38343.916', 'text': 'unassuming herbal medicine shop. Among'}, {'start': '38342.000', 'end': '38345.840', 'text': 'the crowd was Hiu. This shop was'}, {'start': '38343.916', 'end': '38348.160', 'text': 'renowned for its unique ingredient, the'}, {'start': '38345.840', 'end': '38350.000', 'text': 'revival herb, used in crafting vitality'}, {'start': '38348.160', 'end': '38351.756', 'text': 'items. It was said that the shop owner'}, {'start': '38350.000', 'end': '38353.756', 'text': 'had inherited a secret technique for'}, {'start': '38351.756', 'end': '38355.916', 'text': 'cultivating medicinal herbs passed down'}, {'start': '38353.756', 'end': '38357.596', 'text': 'through generations. Heyu slowly stepped'}, {'start': '38355.916', 'end': '38359.840', 'text': 'into the quaint shop, greeted by the'}, {'start': '38357.596', 'end': '38362.080', 'text': 'rich aroma of traditional herbs. On the'}, {'start': '38359.840', 'end': '38363.916', 'text': 'counter, he spotted an array of familiar'}, {'start': '38362.080', 'end': '38366.160', 'text': 'materials, including the rare vital'}, {'start': '38363.916', 'end': '38368.160', 'text': 'powder and energy root, all neatly'}, {'start': '38366.160', 'end': '38369.756', 'text': 'displayed. A wave of excitement surged'}, {'start': '38368.160', 'end': '38371.916', 'text': 'in his heart. This trip had certainly'}, {'start': '38369.756', 'end': '38373.680', 'text': 'proven worthwhile. Without hesitation,'}, {'start': '38371.916', 'end': '38376.080', 'text': 'he purchased all the available energy'}, {'start': '38373.680', 'end': '38378.720', 'text': 'roots, even though each one cost a hefty'}, {'start': '38376.080', 'end': '38380.400', 'text': '100,000. As a breeder, Heyu understood'}, {'start': '38378.720', 'end': '38382.320', 'text': 'just how scarce these materials were in'}, {'start': '38380.400', 'end': '38384.480', 'text': 'the wild. Energy roots required an'}, {'start': '38382.320', 'end': '38386.160', 'text': 'incredibly specific environment to grow'}, {'start': '38384.480', 'end': '38387.756', 'text': 'with precise soil and humidity'}, {'start': '38386.160', 'end': '38390.000', 'text': 'conditions, and they had to be protected'}, {'start': '38387.756', 'end': '38391.680', 'text': 'from the damage caused by wild Pokémon.'}, {'start': '38390.000', 'end': '38393.840', 'text': 'This made each route exceptionally'}, {'start': '38391.680', 'end': '38395.916', 'text': 'valuable. Carefully examining the subtle'}, {'start': '38393.840', 'end': '38397.916', 'text': 'differences in the roots he held, Hu'}, {'start': '38395.916', 'end': '38400.160', 'text': 'marveled at their quality. The shop was'}, {'start': '38397.916', 'end': '38402.560', 'text': 'run by an elderly couple who, despite'}, {'start': '38400.160', 'end': '38404.560', 'text': 'their age, possessed unrivaled expertise'}, {'start': '38402.560', 'end': '38406.720', 'text': 'in herb cultivation. It was rumored that'}, {'start': '38404.560', 'end': '38408.800', 'text': 'a few years ago, a large corporation'}, {'start': '38406.720', 'end': '38410.720', 'text': 'attempted to forcibly acquire the shop,'}, {'start': '38408.800', 'end': '38412.800', 'text': 'only to be driven away by a powerful'}, {'start': '38410.720', 'end': '38414.560', 'text': 'Altaria. The incident even caught the'}, {'start': '38412.800', 'end': '38416.400', 'text': 'attention of the local police force, and'}, {'start': '38414.560', 'end': '38418.560', 'text': 'it was eventually resolved under Officer'}, {'start': '38416.400', 'end': '38420.480', 'text': "Jenny's mediation. This event solidified"}, {'start': '38418.560', 'end': '38422.640', 'text': "the shop's reputation, not one to meddle"}, {'start': '38420.480', 'end': '38424.800', 'text': 'in worldly affairs, yet not one to be'}, {'start': '38422.640', 'end': '38426.560', 'text': 'trifled with. After spending nearly a'}, {'start': '38424.800', 'end': '38428.640', 'text': 'million alliance credits on the herbs,'}, {'start': '38426.560', 'end': '38430.480', 'text': 'Hiu left the shop feeling satisfied.'}, {'start': '38428.640', 'end': '38432.720', 'text': 'While the cost was steep, the elderly'}, {'start': '38430.480', 'end': '38434.960', 'text': 'couple seemed unfazed, quietly packing'}, {'start': '38432.720', 'end': '38437.520', 'text': 'his selected items with care. Initially,'}, {'start': '38434.960', 'end': '38439.840', 'text': 'Hiu had 2.7 million alliance credits,'}, {'start': '38437.520', 'end': '38441.596', 'text': 'but now nearly 1 million had been spent.'}, {'start': '38439.840', 'end': '38443.680', 'text': 'Being a breeder was undeniably an'}, {'start': '38441.596', 'end': '38445.520', 'text': 'expensive profession. However, coming'}, {'start': '38443.680', 'end': '38447.276', 'text': 'across such rare materials made him feel'}, {'start': '38445.520', 'end': '38449.040', 'text': 'it was well worth the expense. He'}, {'start': '38447.276', 'end': '38450.960', 'text': 'carefully placed the neatly packed herbs'}, {'start': '38449.040', 'end': '38452.960', 'text': 'into his spatial backpack. Precious'}, {'start': '38450.960', 'end': '38454.960', 'text': 'materials like energy roots were so rare'}, {'start': '38452.960', 'end': '38456.960', 'text': 'that even the Breeders Guild in Can City'}, {'start': '38454.960', 'end': '38459.120', 'text': 'would struggle to acquire them, so extra'}, {'start': '38456.960', 'end': '38460.880', 'text': 'caution was warranted. Outside the shop,'}, {'start': '38459.120', 'end': '38462.960', 'text': 'the line of people remained just as'}, {'start': '38460.880', 'end': '38464.960', 'text': 'long, all seemingly eager to purchase'}, {'start': '38462.960', 'end': '38466.640', 'text': 'rare medicinal items. It was said that'}, {'start': '38464.960', 'end': '38468.400', 'text': 'the shop also offered pre-order'}, {'start': '38466.640', 'end': '38469.680', 'text': 'services, but anyone hoping for the next'}, {'start': '38468.400', 'end': '38471.756', 'text': 'batch of herbs would need to wait'}, {'start': '38469.680', 'end': '38473.520', 'text': 'several years. Considering the elderly'}, {'start': '38471.756', 'end': '38474.880', 'text': "couple's age, many doubted whether they"}, {'start': '38473.520', 'end': '38477.040', 'text': 'could continue their craft for that'}, {'start': '38474.880', 'end': '38478.560', 'text': 'long. However, rumors suggested the'}, {'start': '38477.040', 'end': '38480.160', 'text': 'couple intended to pass down their'}, {'start': '38478.560', 'end': '38482.000', 'text': 'lifetime of herbal cultivation'}, {'start': '38480.160', 'end': '38483.520', 'text': 'knowledge. This ambition had attracted'}, {'start': '38482.000', 'end': '38485.596', 'text': 'numerous apprentices hoping to learn'}, {'start': '38483.520', 'end': '38487.120', 'text': 'their secrets. The shop assistants Heyu'}, {'start': '38485.596', 'end': '38489.040', 'text': 'had seen earlier appeared to be among'}, {'start': '38487.120', 'end': '38490.800', 'text': 'these eager disciples, but he had no'}, {'start': '38489.040', 'end': '38492.880', 'text': 'interest in such things. Back at the'}, {'start': '38490.800', 'end': '38494.720', 'text': 'Pokémon Center, Heiu devised a training'}, {'start': '38492.880', 'end': '38496.880', 'text': 'plan for his Pokémon and then immersed'}, {'start': '38494.720', 'end': '38499.120', 'text': 'himself in developing energy cubes.'}, {'start': '38496.880', 'end': '38501.200', 'text': 'Kuroa unfolded a large sheet of paper'}, {'start': '38499.120', 'end': '38503.276', 'text': 'and began scribbling down various herbal'}, {'start': '38501.200', 'end': '38505.360', 'text': 'formulas and experimental results in a'}, {'start': '38503.276', 'end': '38507.120', 'text': 'chaotic manner. His method was simple'}, {'start': '38505.360', 'end': '38508.880', 'text': 'yet effective systematic elimination'}, {'start': '38507.120', 'end': '38510.720', 'text': 'through reverse deduction. Through his'}, {'start': '38508.880', 'end': '38512.400', 'text': 'experiments, he discovered a conflicting'}, {'start': '38510.720', 'end': '38514.480', 'text': 'reaction between Chingu Lu Yun and'}, {'start': '38512.400', 'end': '38516.400', 'text': 'Mushang powder, while Ching Lu Yun and'}, {'start': '38514.480', 'end': '38518.480', 'text': 'Ruong water surprisingly promoted plant'}, {'start': '38516.400', 'end': '38520.480', 'text': 'growth. Even more astonishing was the'}, {'start': '38518.480', 'end': '38522.400', 'text': 'violent explosive reaction triggered by'}, {'start': '38520.480', 'end': '38524.560', 'text': 'combining Chingu Lu Yun with hujan'}, {'start': '38522.400', 'end': '38526.240', 'text': 'liquid. For three whole days, Kuroha'}, {'start': '38524.560', 'end': '38528.000', 'text': "didn't leave his room. He ordered food"}, {'start': '38526.240', 'end': '38529.756', 'text': 'deliveries when he was hungry, and his'}, {'start': '38528.000', 'end': '38531.520', 'text': 'daily needs were entirely managed within'}, {'start': '38529.756', 'end': '38533.840', 'text': 'the small space. Due to the nature of'}, {'start': '38531.520', 'end': '38536.240', 'text': 'his experimental materials, the room had'}, {'start': '38533.840', 'end': '38537.596', 'text': 'become an absolute mess. After testing'}, {'start': '38536.240', 'end': '38540.160', 'text': 'hundreds of materials and their'}, {'start': '38537.596', 'end': '38542.240', 'text': 'interactions, Kuroha finally outlined a'}, {'start': '38540.160', 'end': '38544.240', 'text': 'rough framework. He found that Chingu Lu'}, {'start': '38542.240', 'end': '38545.680', 'text': 'Yun required the combination of Yuanchi'}, {'start': '38544.240', 'end': '38547.436', 'text': 'powder along with the complimentary'}, {'start': '38545.680', 'end': '38549.276', 'text': 'elements of water and fire to achieve'}, {'start': '38547.436', 'end': '38551.200', 'text': 'its full effect. As for the more minor'}, {'start': '38549.276', 'end': '38553.120', 'text': 'auxiliary ingredients, he had yet to'}, {'start': '38551.200', 'end': '38554.800', 'text': 'figure them out. Each energy cube'}, {'start': '38553.120', 'end': '38556.960', 'text': 'represents the painstaking effort of'}, {'start': '38554.800', 'end': '38559.120', 'text': 'breeders, and mastering it completely in'}, {'start': '38556.960', 'end': '38560.640', 'text': 'just a few days was clearly impossible.'}, {'start': '38559.120', 'end': '38562.000', 'text': 'The fact that Kuroha could piece'}, {'start': '38560.640', 'end': '38563.916', 'text': 'together this framework already'}, {'start': '38562.000', 'end': '38566.160', 'text': 'demonstrated his exceptional talent.'}, {'start': '38563.916', 'end': '38568.160', 'text': 'However, after 3 days of confinement, he'}, {'start': '38566.160', 'end': '38570.080', 'text': 'felt stifled and decided to step outside'}, {'start': '38568.160', 'end': '38571.840', 'text': 'for some fresh air. He pulled back the'}, {'start': '38570.080', 'end': '38573.756', 'text': 'curtains and the dazzling sunlight'}, {'start': '38571.840', 'end': '38575.680', 'text': 'instantly flooded the room, making him'}, {'start': '38573.756', 'end': '38577.840', 'text': 'instinctively shield his eyes. During'}, {'start': '38575.680', 'end': '38579.596', 'text': 'these three days, Miss Joy had visited'}, {'start': '38577.840', 'end': '38581.680', 'text': 'multiple times, worried that he might'}, {'start': '38579.596', 'end': '38584.320', 'text': 'have perished inside, leaving Kuroha'}, {'start': '38581.680', 'end': '38586.320', 'text': 'both amused and exasperated. After all,'}, {'start': '38584.320', 'end': '38588.240', 'text': 'Miss Joy had also received word from her'}, {'start': '38586.320', 'end': '38590.160', 'text': 'family. knowing that Kuroha was a key'}, {'start': '38588.240', 'end': '38592.080', 'text': 'investment prospect and naturally paid'}, {'start': '38590.160', 'end': '38594.640', 'text': 'him special attention. Nevertheless,'}, {'start': '38592.080', 'end': '38596.560', 'text': "Kuroha didn't linger long in Fuian Town"}, {'start': '38594.640', 'end': '38598.240', 'text': 'as a sense of unease loomed over him.'}, {'start': '38596.560', 'end': '38599.916', 'text': 'After all, the headquarters of Team'}, {'start': '38598.240', 'end': '38601.840', 'text': 'Magma was located within Chimney'}, {'start': '38599.916', 'end': '38603.596', 'text': 'Mountain. The next day, Kuroha checked'}, {'start': '38601.840', 'end': '38605.680', 'text': 'out of the Pokémon Center and headed to'}, {'start': '38603.596', 'end': '38607.360', 'text': 'the jagged pass. The only path leading'}, {'start': '38605.680', 'end': '38609.200', 'text': 'to the summit of Chim Mountain. The'}, {'start': '38607.360', 'end': '38611.276', 'text': 'trail was littered with uneven rocks,'}, {'start': '38609.200', 'end': '38612.880', 'text': "but Kuroha's mountain bike proved to be"}, {'start': '38611.276', 'end': '38614.560', 'text': 'perfect for navigating the obstacles'}, {'start': '38612.880', 'end': '38616.880', 'text': 'with ease. His goals for this journey'}, {'start': '38614.560', 'end': '38619.040', 'text': 'were twofold. to train his newly evolved'}, {'start': '38616.880', 'end': '38620.640', 'text': 'Umbreon and help it adapt to its new'}, {'start': '38619.040', 'end': '38622.800', 'text': 'body and to collect materials for'}, {'start': '38620.640', 'end': '38624.720', 'text': 'researching Chingu energy cubes. After'}, {'start': '38622.800', 'end': '38626.800', 'text': 'all, this area was renowned as a'}, {'start': '38624.720', 'end': '38628.800', 'text': 'sanctuary for firet type Pokémon, making'}, {'start': '38626.800', 'end': '38630.400', 'text': 'it rich in fire related materials.'}, {'start': '38628.800', 'end': '38632.080', 'text': 'Kuroha crouched on the ground,'}, {'start': '38630.400', 'end': '38634.080', 'text': 'collecting a type of ash from the rocks'}, {'start': '38632.080', 'end': '38635.840', 'text': 'known as volcanic ash. This ash'}, {'start': '38634.080', 'end': '38637.276', 'text': 'originated from Chimney Mountain and had'}, {'start': '38635.840', 'end': '38639.200', 'text': 'been mentioned in the notes of a certain'}, {'start': '38637.276', 'end': '38641.200', 'text': 'breeder. It was said that volcanic ash'}, {'start': '38639.200', 'end': '38642.880', 'text': 'could be used as food for some Pokémon.'}, {'start': '38641.200', 'end': '38644.560', 'text': 'There were even rumors that firet type'}, {'start': '38642.880', 'end': '38646.400', 'text': 'Pokémon raised on this ash from a young'}, {'start': '38644.560', 'end': '38648.320', 'text': 'age would exhibit enhanced power in'}, {'start': '38646.400', 'end': '38650.160', 'text': 'their fire moves. Though skeptical and'}, {'start': '38648.320', 'end': '38651.840', 'text': 'suspecting it might just be hearsay,'}, {'start': '38650.160', 'end': '38653.756', 'text': 'Kuroha still gathered the valuable'}, {'start': '38651.840', 'end': '38655.360', 'text': 'volcanic ash, intending to study it'}, {'start': '38653.756', 'end': '38657.360', 'text': 'further, it might just be the key to'}, {'start': '38655.360', 'end': '38659.120', 'text': 'creating the Chingu energy cube. As he'}, {'start': '38657.360', 'end': '38660.640', 'text': 'ascended toward the mountains summit,'}, {'start': '38659.120', 'end': '38662.960', 'text': 'the fiery patterns on the surrounding'}, {'start': '38660.640', 'end': '38664.720', 'text': 'rocks became increasingly vivid until he'}, {'start': '38662.960', 'end': '38666.800', 'text': 'reached the midsection of the mountain.'}, {'start': '38664.720', 'end': '38668.640', 'text': 'Here, the stones were almost entirely'}, {'start': '38666.800', 'end': '38670.560', 'text': 'streaked with fiery red markings,'}, {'start': '38668.640', 'end': '38672.560', 'text': 'seemingly influenced by the intense heat'}, {'start': '38670.560', 'end': '38674.800', 'text': 'of Chim Mountain. After collecting a'}, {'start': '38672.560', 'end': '38676.160', 'text': 'sufficient amount of volcanic ash, Hiu'}, {'start': '38674.800', 'end': '38678.320', 'text': 'continued searching through the rubble'}, {'start': '38676.160', 'end': '38680.560', 'text': 'for other rare items. He came across a'}, {'start': '38678.320', 'end': '38682.800', 'text': 'peculiar plant glowing red like molten'}, {'start': '38680.560', 'end': '38684.480', 'text': 'lava, clearly a unique product of Chimmy'}, {'start': '38682.800', 'end': '38686.000', 'text': 'Mountain. Just as he was delighted at'}, {'start': '38684.480', 'end': '38687.916', 'text': 'the prospect of expanding his collection'}, {'start': '38686.000', 'end': '38690.160', 'text': 'of material specimens, the nearby'}, {'start': '38687.916', 'end': '38692.000', 'text': 'Pokémon displayed tense expressions,'}, {'start': '38690.160', 'end': '38694.000', 'text': 'looking uncomfortable as they directed'}, {'start': '38692.000', 'end': '38695.840', 'text': 'their gazes toward a pile of rocks.'}, {'start': '38694.000', 'end': '38697.596', 'text': 'Following their line of sight, Hu'}, {'start': '38695.840', 'end': '38699.436', 'text': 'noticed a group of seemingly adorable'}, {'start': '38697.596', 'end': '38700.960', 'text': 'spoink bouncing out of the rubble.'}, {'start': '38699.436', 'end': '38703.040', 'text': 'Leading them was their evolved form'}, {'start': '38700.960', 'end': '38705.120', 'text': 'grumpic. These Pokémon are particularly'}, {'start': '38703.040', 'end': '38707.276', 'text': 'unique to the Hoen region. Rarely seen'}, {'start': '38705.120', 'end': '38709.276', 'text': 'elsewhere and typically inhabit remote,'}, {'start': '38707.276', 'end': '38710.880', 'text': "rugged mountains. Despite Spo's"}, {'start': '38709.276', 'end': '38712.800', 'text': 'seemingly silly appearance, they are'}, {'start': '38710.880', 'end': '38714.400', 'text': 'pure psychotic type Pokémon. It is well'}, {'start': '38712.800', 'end': '38716.160', 'text': 'known that psychic types are rarely'}, {'start': '38714.400', 'end': '38717.916', 'text': 'unintelligent of Slowpoke becomes'}, {'start': '38716.160', 'end': '38719.756', 'text': 'remarkably clever after evolving into'}, {'start': '38717.916', 'end': '38721.120', 'text': 'Slow King. Heyu thought to himself that'}, {'start': '38719.756', 'end': '38722.720', 'text': 'this might be the first time he had'}, {'start': '38721.120', 'end': '38724.720', 'text': 'encountered psychotic type Pokémon in'}, {'start': '38722.720', 'end': '38726.560', 'text': 'the wild. Known for their mysterious and'}, {'start': '38724.720', 'end': '38728.400', 'text': 'powerful abilities, anything related to'}, {'start': '38726.560', 'end': '38730.480', 'text': 'psychic types often commands a high'}, {'start': '38728.400', 'end': '38732.240', 'text': 'price. Even psychic type food items in'}, {'start': '38730.480', 'end': '38734.080', 'text': 'Pokemon stores are two to three times'}, {'start': '38732.240', 'end': '38736.000', 'text': 'more expensive than others. At that'}, {'start': '38734.080', 'end': '38738.160', 'text': 'moment, the Grumpig let out an angry'}, {'start': '38736.000', 'end': '38740.400', 'text': 'roar, shaking its bulky body as it'}, {'start': '38738.160', 'end': '38742.160', 'text': 'snorted furiously, exhaling bursts of'}, {'start': '38740.400', 'end': '38744.240', 'text': 'air from its nostrils in a menacing'}, {'start': '38742.160', 'end': '38746.160', 'text': 'display. Heyu quickly realized that this'}, {'start': '38744.240', 'end': '38748.320', 'text': 'pile of rocks might be the territory of'}, {'start': '38746.160', 'end': '38750.480', 'text': 'this particular group. However, instead'}, {'start': '38748.320', 'end': '38752.560', 'text': 'of feeling remorse, a greedy spark'}, {'start': '38750.480', 'end': '38754.640', 'text': 'ignited within him. Psychic type Pokémon'}, {'start': '38752.560', 'end': '38756.480', 'text': 'are highly valuable, especially the pink'}, {'start': '38754.640', 'end': '38758.080', 'text': "pearls at top Spink's heads. These"}, {'start': '38756.480', 'end': '38759.756', 'text': 'pearls are rumored to contain special'}, {'start': '38758.080', 'end': '38762.080', 'text': 'energy that helps psychic types level'}, {'start': '38759.756', 'end': '38763.840', 'text': 'up, akin to a unique nutrient for them.'}, {'start': '38762.080', 'end': '38765.520', 'text': 'Even more precious are the black pearls'}, {'start': '38763.840', 'end': '38767.276', 'text': 'that Grumpic carry. These are said to be'}, {'start': '38765.520', 'end': '38769.120', 'text': 'their energy source, capable of'}, {'start': '38767.276', 'end': '38771.360', 'text': 'enhancing psychic waves to manipulate'}, {'start': '38769.120', 'end': '38773.436', 'text': 'opponents. To Heyou, the before'}, {'start': '38771.360', 'end': '38775.040', 'text': 'him were practically walking fortunes.'}, {'start': '38773.436', 'end': '38777.436', 'text': 'Although their numbers were significant,'}, {'start': '38775.040', 'end': '38779.840', 'text': 'and the Grumpigs level was near 40, Hiu'}, {'start': '38777.436', 'end': '38781.436', 'text': 'felt no fear. After all, his Pokémon'}, {'start': '38779.840', 'end': '38783.436', 'text': 'were all dark type, immune to most'}, {'start': '38781.436', 'end': '38785.520', 'text': 'psychic type attacks. In this tribal'}, {'start': '38783.436', 'end': '38787.360', 'text': 'war, Heyu was fully aware that a newborn'}, {'start': '38785.520', 'end': '38788.880', 'text': 'dark type Pokémon stood no chance'}, {'start': '38787.360', 'end': '38790.880', 'text': 'against a king- level psychic type'}, {'start': '38788.880', 'end': '38792.960', 'text': 'Pokémon. While immunity abilities could'}, {'start': '38790.880', 'end': '38794.720', 'text': 'be effective in battles of equal levels,'}, {'start': '38792.960', 'end': '38796.800', 'text': 'a significant level gap allowed the'}, {'start': '38794.720', 'end': '38798.960', 'text': 'accumulated power of a psychic type to'}, {'start': '38796.800', 'end': '38800.800', 'text': 'easily overwhelm its opponent. At this'}, {'start': '38798.960', 'end': '38802.720', 'text': 'moment, however, the level difference'}, {'start': '38800.800', 'end': '38804.320', 'text': 'between the two sides was negligible,'}, {'start': '38802.720', 'end': '38806.800', 'text': 'giving the dark types an absolute'}, {'start': '38804.320', 'end': '38808.400', 'text': 'advantage. Grumpig as a species could'}, {'start': '38806.800', 'end': '38810.080', 'text': 'not learn the move Miracle Eye,'}, {'start': '38808.400', 'end': '38812.000', 'text': 'rendering it almost powerless against'}, {'start': '38810.080', 'end': '38814.000', 'text': 'dark types. Since Miracle Eye was'}, {'start': '38812.000', 'end': '38815.680', 'text': 'ineffective on dark type Pokémon, and'}, {'start': '38814.000', 'end': '38817.916', 'text': 'considering the high evasion rate of his'}, {'start': '38815.680', 'end': '38820.080', 'text': 'team, Heu felt fearless. Even his'}, {'start': '38817.916', 'end': '38822.400', 'text': 'slightly weaker Merro and Umbreon were'}, {'start': '38820.080', 'end': '38824.160', 'text': 'ready to fight without hesitation. He'}, {'start': '38822.400', 'end': '38826.400', 'text': 'quickly commanded his four Pokémon,'}, {'start': '38824.160', 'end': '38828.880', 'text': 'devising a battle strategy. Unlike the'}, {'start': '38826.400', 'end': '38830.640', 'text': 'conventional onion or tuno battles, this'}, {'start': '38828.880', 'end': '38832.480', 'text': 'kind of wild group skirmish relied'}, {'start': '38830.640', 'end': '38834.560', 'text': "heavily on the Pokemon's independence"}, {'start': '38832.480', 'end': '38836.720', 'text': 'and adaptability with the trainer only'}, {'start': '38834.560', 'end': '38838.240', 'text': 'providing general guidance. Cradant,'}, {'start': '38836.720', 'end': '38840.480', 'text': 'being the strongest in the team,'}, {'start': '38838.240', 'end': '38842.560', 'text': 'initiated the attack with night slash,'}, {'start': '38840.480', 'end': '38844.320', 'text': 'directly targeting the grumpig. Grumpig'}, {'start': '38842.560', 'end': '38846.240', 'text': 'stealed itself, determined not to'}, {'start': '38844.320', 'end': '38848.000', 'text': 'retreat for the survival of its tribe.'}, {'start': '38846.240', 'end': '38850.080', 'text': 'Recognizing that its psychic type moves'}, {'start': '38848.000', 'end': '38852.240', 'text': 'were ineffective, the grumpig used power'}, {'start': '38850.080', 'end': '38854.560', 'text': 'gem, aiming for the airborne merrow.'}, {'start': '38852.240', 'end': '38856.560', 'text': 'Protect, hey commanded, and a shimmering'}, {'start': '38854.560', 'end': '38858.640', 'text': 'green barrier instantly materialized,'}, {'start': '38856.560', 'end': '38860.560', 'text': "shielding Merro. Grumpig's expression"}, {'start': '38858.640', 'end': '38862.480', 'text': 'darkened as it realized its tribe was'}, {'start': '38860.560', 'end': '38864.160', 'text': 'under relentless assault. The psychic'}, {'start': '38862.480', 'end': '38866.080', 'text': 'type moves it once prided itself on were'}, {'start': '38864.160', 'end': '38868.240', 'text': 'useless against these dark types. At'}, {'start': '38866.080', 'end': '38870.000', 'text': "that moment, a Sharpedo and Hiu's team"}, {'start': '38868.240', 'end': '38872.080', 'text': 'accidentally struck too hard, causing'}, {'start': '38870.000', 'end': '38874.560', 'text': 'the first point to fall. This triggered'}, {'start': '38872.080', 'end': '38876.160', 'text': 'chaos among the Grumpigs tribe. However,'}, {'start': '38874.560', 'end': '38877.756', 'text': 'under the overwhelming dominance of the'}, {'start': '38876.160', 'end': '38879.596', 'text': 'dark types, the psychic types were'}, {'start': '38877.756', 'end': '38881.596', 'text': 'unable to fight back effectively.'}, {'start': '38879.596', 'end': '38883.276', 'text': 'Ultimately, over half of the 30 plus'}, {'start': '38881.596', 'end': '38884.880', 'text': 'spoink were defeated and two were'}, {'start': '38883.276', 'end': '38886.880', 'text': 'fatally injured in the frenzy. The'}, {'start': '38884.880', 'end': '38888.560', 'text': 'Grumpig leader, realizing the dire'}, {'start': '38886.880', 'end': '38890.560', 'text': 'situation, fled with the remaining'}, {'start': '38888.560', 'end': '38892.000', 'text': 'members of its tribe. Heyu watched their'}, {'start': '38890.560', 'end': '38893.596', 'text': 'retreating figures at the foot of the'}, {'start': '38892.000', 'end': '38895.436', 'text': 'mountain, a chill running through his'}, {'start': '38893.596', 'end': '38897.360', 'text': 'heart. He recalled the grumpigs parting'}, {'start': '38895.436', 'end': '38899.120', 'text': 'move, Zen Headbutt, which had been aimed'}, {'start': '38897.360', 'end': '38900.880', 'text': 'directly at him. The protect barrier'}, {'start': '38899.120', 'end': '38902.880', 'text': 'shattered, and if not for Umbreon'}, {'start': '38900.880', 'end': '38904.720', 'text': 'stepping in to shield him, Hu might not'}, {'start': '38902.880', 'end': '38906.240', 'text': "have survived. He couldn't help but"}, {'start': '38904.720', 'end': '38908.160', 'text': 'reflect on the perilous nature of the'}, {'start': '38906.240', 'end': '38910.240', 'text': 'wild, especially when facing such'}, {'start': '38908.160', 'end': '38912.400', 'text': 'intelligent psychic types. His weariness'}, {'start': '38910.240', 'end': '38913.916', 'text': 'towards psychic Pokémon grew, and he'}, {'start': '38912.400', 'end': '38915.436', 'text': 'felt a deep sense of regret for'}, {'start': '38913.916', 'end': '38917.276', 'text': 'underestimating the danger in this'}, {'start': '38915.436', 'end': '38919.436', 'text': 'encounter. Surveying the unconscious'}, {'start': '38917.276', 'end': '38921.120', 'text': 'scattered across the ground, Heyu'}, {'start': '38919.436', 'end': '38922.880', 'text': 'began collecting the pink pearls at top'}, {'start': '38921.120', 'end': '38924.960', 'text': 'their heads. He then tossed out several'}, {'start': '38922.880', 'end': '38926.800', 'text': 'poke balls. These psychic type Pokémon'}, {'start': '38924.960', 'end': '38928.880', 'text': 'would undoubtedly be highly sought after'}, {'start': '38926.800', 'end': '38931.200', 'text': "in the black market. Let's explore here,"}, {'start': '38928.880', 'end': '38933.360', 'text': 'but going any higher might be dangerous.'}, {'start': '38931.200', 'end': '38935.276', 'text': 'Standing on a massive boulder, Hiu gazed'}, {'start': '38933.360', 'end': '38937.596', 'text': 'up at the towering chimney mountain, its'}, {'start': '38935.276', 'end': '38939.480', 'text': 'peak disappearing into the clouds. The'}, {'start': '38937.596', 'end': '38942.320', 'text': 'entire mountain stood at an impressive'}, {'start': '38939.480', 'end': '38945.120', 'text': '1,500 m, and Heyu was currently at an'}, {'start': '38942.320', 'end': '38946.640', 'text': 'altitude of just over 400 m, situated on'}, {'start': '38945.120', 'end': '38948.720', 'text': 'the lower part of the mountain side.'}, {'start': '38946.640', 'end': '38950.720', 'text': 'Even so, the Pokémon at this height were'}, {'start': '38948.720', 'end': '38952.560', 'text': 'typically between levels 20 and 30,'}, {'start': '38950.720', 'end': '38954.400', 'text': "which already pushed the limits of He's"}, {'start': '38952.560', 'end': '38956.240', 'text': 'abilities. Climbing higher would almost'}, {'start': '38954.400', 'end': '38958.640', 'text': 'certainly bring encounters with Pokémon'}, {'start': '38956.240', 'end': '38960.640', 'text': 'exceeding level 40. from the map or a'}, {'start': '38958.640', 'end': '38962.480', 'text': 'distant view. Chimney Mountain appeared'}, {'start': '38960.640', 'end': '38964.800', 'text': 'relatively small, but being here in'}, {'start': '38962.480', 'end': '38966.560', 'text': 'person, Hiu could grasp its vastness.'}, {'start': '38964.800', 'end': '38968.560', 'text': 'Even at this lower elevation, he was'}, {'start': '38966.560', 'end': '38970.080', 'text': 'beginning to feel short of breath. Apart'}, {'start': '38968.560', 'end': '38971.840', 'text': 'from the altitude, the unique'}, {'start': '38970.080', 'end': '38973.756', 'text': 'environment of this dormant volcano'}, {'start': '38971.840', 'end': '38975.680', 'text': 'contributed to the lack of oxygen. The'}, {'start': '38973.756', 'end': '38977.756', 'text': 'air was heavy with volcanic ash, making'}, {'start': '38975.680', 'end': '38979.680', 'text': 'it suffocating. Hiu had to rely on his'}, {'start': '38977.756', 'end': '38981.520', 'text': 'merro to constantly purify the'}, {'start': '38979.680', 'end': '38983.520', 'text': 'surrounding air while using the oxygen'}, {'start': '38981.520', 'end': '38985.040', 'text': 'mask he had prepared in advance. He'}, {'start': '38983.520', 'end': '38987.040', 'text': 'noticed that the Pokémon here were not'}, {'start': '38985.040', 'end': '38990.000', 'text': 'exclusively firet type. Species like'}, {'start': '38987.040', 'end': '38991.840', 'text': 'Maitana and Mahop among others were also'}, {'start': '38990.000', 'end': '38993.520', 'text': 'present in significant numbers. What'}, {'start': '38991.840', 'end': '38995.360', 'text': 'surprised him even more was the presence'}, {'start': '38993.520', 'end': '38997.756', 'text': 'of Pokémon from the Hoen region and'}, {'start': '38995.360', 'end': '38999.840', 'text': 'beyond. Most Pokémon lived in groups'}, {'start': '38997.756', 'end': '39001.360', 'text': 'while solitary ones were rare. It made'}, {'start': '38999.840', 'end': '39003.120', 'text': 'sense surviving in such a harsh'}, {'start': '39001.360', 'end': '39005.120', 'text': 'environment as Chimney Mountain required'}, {'start': '39003.120', 'end': '39007.276', 'text': 'the protection of numbers. As nights'}, {'start': '39005.120', 'end': '39009.680', 'text': 'slowly descended, Hiu found a patch of'}, {'start': '39007.276', 'end': '39011.520', 'text': 'exposed rocky ground to set up camp. The'}, {'start': '39009.680', 'end': '39013.276', 'text': 'area was covered with bare rocks. their'}, {'start': '39011.520', 'end': '39015.120', 'text': 'reddish streaks likely caused by the'}, {'start': '39013.276', 'end': '39017.040', 'text': 'intense heat of Chimney Mountain. This'}, {'start': '39015.120', 'end': '39019.276', 'text': 'terrain was a favorite habitat for rock'}, {'start': '39017.040', 'end': '39021.040', 'text': 'and firet type Pokémon. After a day of'}, {'start': '39019.276', 'end': '39022.960', 'text': 'intense training and battling wild'}, {'start': '39021.040', 'end': '39025.596', 'text': 'Pokémon, his Merkro had leveled up'}, {'start': '39022.960', 'end': '39027.436', 'text': 'again, reaching level 22. Just as Heyu'}, {'start': '39025.596', 'end': '39028.960', 'text': 'was about to set up camp, the flicker of'}, {'start': '39027.436', 'end': '39030.880', 'text': 'fire light from the mountain side caught'}, {'start': '39028.960', 'end': '39032.800', 'text': 'his attention, putting him on alert.'}, {'start': '39030.880', 'end': '39034.480', 'text': 'What was going on? He was certain he had'}, {'start': '39032.800', 'end': '39036.720', 'text': 'already cleared out the wild Pokémon in'}, {'start': '39034.480', 'end': '39038.560', 'text': 'that area. Instinctively, hey glanced at'}, {'start': '39036.720', 'end': '39040.480', 'text': 'his merro and quickly packed his gear'}, {'start': '39038.560', 'end': '39042.160', 'text': 'into his spatial backpack. When camping'}, {'start': '39040.480', 'end': '39044.320', 'text': 'in the wild, the top priority was'}, {'start': '39042.160', 'end': '39046.480', 'text': 'avoiding attacks from wild Pokémon. With'}, {'start': '39044.320', 'end': '39048.480', 'text': 'signs of Pokemon activity nearby, this'}, {'start': '39046.480', 'end': '39050.240', 'text': 'spot was clearly unsuitable for camping'}, {'start': '39048.480', 'end': '39052.320', 'text': 'either had to find another location or'}, {'start': '39050.240', 'end': '39054.240', 'text': 'drive the Pokémon away. Merro,'}, {'start': '39052.320', 'end': '39056.640', 'text': 'understanding the situation perfectly,'}, {'start': '39054.240', 'end': '39058.800', 'text': 'flapped its wings and flew off to scout.'}, {'start': '39056.640', 'end': '39060.880', 'text': 'Meanwhile, Hiu cautiously moved across'}, {'start': '39058.800', 'end': '39062.800', 'text': 'the rocky terrain, clad in his night'}, {'start': '39060.880', 'end': '39064.480', 'text': 'gear, silently approaching the source of'}, {'start': '39062.800', 'end': '39066.240', 'text': 'the fire light and blending into the'}, {'start': '39064.480', 'end': '39068.400', 'text': 'darkness. After navigating through'}, {'start': '39066.240', 'end': '39070.080', 'text': 'uneven piles of rocks, he finally'}, {'start': '39068.400', 'end': '39071.756', 'text': 'spotted the origin of the light.'}, {'start': '39070.080', 'end': '39073.916', 'text': 'Concealing himself behind a large'}, {'start': '39071.756', 'end': '39076.000', 'text': 'boulder, he observed from a distance.'}, {'start': '39073.916', 'end': '39077.840', 'text': 'Two figures dressed entirely in red were'}, {'start': '39076.000', 'end': '39080.240', 'text': 'commanding their Pokémon to attack a'}, {'start': '39077.840', 'end': '39081.840', 'text': 'wild torquhole. Their red hooded outfits'}, {'start': '39080.240', 'end': '39083.680', 'text': 'completely covered their bodies with'}, {'start': '39081.840', 'end': '39085.200', 'text': 'their faces hidden under the hoods.'}, {'start': '39083.680', 'end': '39087.360', 'text': 'Black emblems were printed on their'}, {'start': '39085.200', 'end': '39090.240', 'text': 'clothing, resembling a small mountain or'}, {'start': '39087.360', 'end': '39092.000', 'text': 'the letter M from afar. Team Magma. Heyu'}, {'start': '39090.240', 'end': '39093.436', 'text': 'immediately recognized their true'}, {'start': '39092.000', 'end': '39095.360', 'text': 'identity. They were members of Team'}, {'start': '39093.436', 'end': '39097.200', 'text': 'Magma, the same group he had encountered'}, {'start': '39095.360', 'end': '39098.640', 'text': 'earlier in Verdant Tunnel. Hey, you'}, {'start': '39097.200', 'end': '39100.960', 'text': 'pressed his back tightly against the'}, {'start': '39098.640', 'end': '39102.320', 'text': 'rocky surface, his expression grave. He'}, {'start': '39100.960', 'end': '39104.480', 'text': "hadn't expected the story line to"}, {'start': '39102.320', 'end': '39106.800', 'text': 'advance by several years. Team Magma had'}, {'start': '39104.480', 'end': '39108.240', 'text': 'already taken MT Chimney as their base.'}, {'start': '39106.800', 'end': '39109.596', 'text': 'Or were they still in the exploratory'}, {'start': '39108.240', 'end': '39111.520', 'text': "phase? Hey, you didn't dare"}, {'start': '39109.596', 'end': '39113.436', 'text': 'underestimate the situation. His mind'}, {'start': '39111.520', 'end': '39115.520', 'text': 'raced as he tried to determine how many'}, {'start': '39113.436', 'end': '39117.120', 'text': 'Team Magma members might currently be on'}, {'start': '39115.520', 'end': '39118.880', 'text': 'the mountain. Were these two scouts sent'}, {'start': '39117.120', 'end': '39120.880', 'text': 'ahead to survey, or had they only just'}, {'start': '39118.880', 'end': '39123.120', 'text': 'arrived? Gesturing silently to his'}, {'start': '39120.880', 'end': '39124.960', 'text': 'Pokemon, he signaled the Merro to circle'}, {'start': '39123.120', 'end': '39126.640', 'text': 'around from the side. Before taking'}, {'start': '39124.960', 'end': '39128.880', 'text': 'flight, the Merro had been equipped with'}, {'start': '39126.640', 'end': '39131.040', 'text': 'a small night vision device. After a'}, {'start': '39128.880', 'end': '39132.960', 'text': 'brief hesitation, Hiu began crawling'}, {'start': '39131.040', 'end': '39134.880', 'text': 'forward, blending into the darkness with'}, {'start': '39132.960', 'end': '39136.480', 'text': 'his nightwear and the cover of night.'}, {'start': '39134.880', 'end': '39138.400', 'text': 'His greatest advantage was being hidden'}, {'start': '39136.480', 'end': '39141.040', 'text': 'while the enemy was exposed a critical'}, {'start': '39138.400', 'end': '39143.200', 'text': 'edge, especially in nocturnal ambushes.'}, {'start': '39141.040', 'end': '39145.276', 'text': 'For Moonlight Espion and Merro, the'}, {'start': '39143.200', 'end': '39146.960', 'text': 'knight was their domain. As Heyu crept'}, {'start': '39145.276', 'end': '39148.720', 'text': 'closer, he could barely make out the'}, {'start': '39146.960', 'end': '39150.560', 'text': 'conversation between the two men. The'}, {'start': '39148.720', 'end': '39152.720', 'text': 'younger, shorter man spoke excitedly,'}, {'start': '39150.560', 'end': '39155.120', 'text': '"Big bro, you\'re amazing. You took down'}, {'start': '39152.720', 'end': '39156.720', 'text': 'that level 30 to hole so easily." A'}, {'start': '39155.120', 'end': '39159.040', 'text': 'rougher voice responded with a laugh.'}, {'start': '39156.720', 'end': '39160.160', 'text': '"Haha, don\'t worry. Stick with me and'}, {'start': '39159.040', 'end': '39162.320', 'text': "you'll always have a share of the"}, {'start': '39160.160', 'end': '39163.840', 'text': 'spoils." "Ah, but luck wasn\'t on my side'}, {'start': '39162.320', 'end': '39166.080', 'text': 'who got stuck with guard duty." The'}, {'start': '39163.840', 'end': '39167.756', 'text': 'shorter man asked curiously, "Big bro,'}, {'start': '39166.080', 'end': '39170.080', 'text': 'why does the organization care about a'}, {'start': '39167.756', 'end': '39172.320', 'text': "place like MT Chimney? It's so hot here."}, {'start': '39170.080', 'end': '39174.080', 'text': "If it weren't for Damangs Pokémon"}, {'start': '39172.320', 'end': '39175.680', 'text': "cooling things down, I wouldn't be able"}, {'start': '39174.080', 'end': '39177.360', 'text': 'to stand it." The gruff man replied,'}, {'start': '39175.680', 'end': '39178.880', 'text': '"Who knows?" But I heard something from'}, {'start': '39177.360', 'end': '39180.720', 'text': "the squad leader. Seems like they're"}, {'start': '39178.880', 'end': '39182.960', 'text': 'collecting something. His tone carried a'}, {'start': '39180.720', 'end': '39184.720', 'text': 'hint of uncertainty. What could it be?'}, {'start': '39182.960', 'end': '39186.880', 'text': 'The shorter man interrupted himself,'}, {'start': '39184.720', 'end': '39188.480', 'text': 'saying, "All right, enough guessing."'}, {'start': '39186.880', 'end': '39190.160', 'text': 'Sneaking off during a break to earn some'}, {'start': '39188.480', 'end': '39192.080', 'text': 'extra cash is clearly against the'}, {'start': '39190.160', 'end': '39193.840', 'text': "organization's rules. Let's head back"}, {'start': '39192.080', 'end': '39195.360', 'text': 'before we get caught. The two quickly'}, {'start': '39193.840', 'end': '39197.040', 'text': 'cleaned up the scene and left with the'}, {'start': '39195.360', 'end': '39199.276', 'text': 'captured Torquhole hidden behind the'}, {'start': '39197.040', 'end': '39201.200', 'text': 'rocks. Hey. Yes. Heart pounded fiercely.'}, {'start': '39199.276', 'end': '39203.360', 'text': 'From their conversation, he had gleaned'}, {'start': '39201.200', 'end': '39205.276', 'text': 'several crucial pieces of information.'}, {'start': '39203.360', 'end': '39206.960', 'text': 'First, Team Magma seemed to have already'}, {'start': '39205.276', 'end': '39208.320', 'text': 'designated MT Chimney as their'}, {'start': '39206.960', 'end': '39210.400', 'text': 'headquarters and were gradually'}, {'start': '39208.320', 'end': '39211.840', 'text': 'relocating there. Second, they appeared'}, {'start': '39210.400', 'end': '39213.436', 'text': 'to be collecting some kind of item.'}, {'start': '39211.840', 'end': '39215.680', 'text': 'While the former was manageable, the'}, {'start': '39213.436', 'end': '39216.640', 'text': 'latter deeply worried Hiu. He knew they'}, {'start': '39215.680', 'end': '39218.560', 'text': 'were likely searching for a'}, {'start': '39216.640', 'end': '39220.720', 'text': 'meteorite-like artifact in an attempt to'}, {'start': '39218.560', 'end': '39222.320', 'text': 'awaken Grouden. However, this plan'}, {'start': '39220.720', 'end': '39224.240', 'text': "wasn't supposed to unfold until the"}, {'start': '39222.320', 'end': '39226.080', 'text': 'story line began, which was still seven'}, {'start': '39224.240', 'end': '39228.000', 'text': 'or eight years away. Hey now had to'}, {'start': '39226.080', 'end': '39229.756', 'text': 'figure out how to leave MT Chimney.'}, {'start': '39228.000', 'end': '39231.436', 'text': 'Judging by their words, the mountain'}, {'start': '39229.756', 'end': '39233.120', 'text': 'seemed to be crawling with Team Magma'}, {'start': '39231.436', 'end': '39234.960', 'text': "members. Yet, he hadn't encountered"}, {'start': '39233.120', 'end': '39236.720', 'text': 'anyone on his way up. Could he really'}, {'start': '39234.960', 'end': '39238.400', 'text': 'just descend the mountain directly? Hey,'}, {'start': '39236.720', 'end': '39240.480', 'text': 'you found himself torn and deep in'}, {'start': '39238.400', 'end': '39242.640', 'text': 'thought. As he struggled to decide, the'}, {'start': '39240.480', 'end': '39244.560', 'text': 'ink black Merro returned, its wings'}, {'start': '39242.640', 'end': '39246.560', 'text': 'flapping as it landed gracefully on a'}, {'start': '39244.560', 'end': '39249.200', 'text': 'large boulder. The gusts stirred by its'}, {'start': '39246.560', 'end': '39250.800', 'text': 'wings rustled the air. Seeing this, hey'}, {'start': '39249.200', 'end': '39252.800', 'text': 'quickly approached and removed the night'}, {'start': '39250.800', 'end': '39254.480', 'text': 'vision device from the Merro, activating'}, {'start': '39252.800', 'end': '39256.480', 'text': 'the recording function and focusing'}, {'start': '39254.480', 'end': '39258.240', 'text': 'intently on the screen. Hey sent the'}, {'start': '39256.480', 'end': '39260.640', 'text': 'Merro to scout the surrounding area for'}, {'start': '39258.240', 'end': '39262.000', 'text': 'two main reasons. first to confirm if'}, {'start': '39260.640', 'end': '39264.240', 'text': 'there were other team magma members'}, {'start': '39262.000', 'end': '39266.480', 'text': 'nearby as acting rashly could easily'}, {'start': '39264.240', 'end': '39268.400', 'text': 'draw attention and second to survey the'}, {'start': '39266.480', 'end': '39270.320', 'text': 'terrain. While daytime visibility was'}, {'start': '39268.400', 'end': '39272.240', 'text': 'manageable, navigating in the dark was'}, {'start': '39270.320', 'end': '39273.916', 'text': 'far more challenging. As Hiu reviewed'}, {'start': '39272.240', 'end': '39276.080', 'text': 'the footage, a flicker of concern'}, {'start': '39273.916', 'end': '39278.080', 'text': 'crossed his mind. The dimly lit video'}, {'start': '39276.080', 'end': '39280.240', 'text': 'revealed red dots scattered across the'}, {'start': '39278.080', 'end': '39282.080', 'text': 'mountain clearly team magma members.'}, {'start': '39280.240', 'end': '39283.840', 'text': 'Wait, was that a path? Punching his'}, {'start': '39282.080', 'end': '39286.000', 'text': 'body, hey you moved toward the small'}, {'start': '39283.840', 'end': '39288.480', 'text': 'trail. A nearby sign bore the words'}, {'start': '39286.000', 'end': '39290.000', 'text': 'fiery path. Not long after Kurobbo left,'}, {'start': '39288.480', 'end': '39291.596', 'text': 'the spot by the rock where he had been'}, {'start': '39290.000', 'end': '39293.436', 'text': 'was suddenly surrounded by several'}, {'start': '39291.596', 'end': '39295.116', 'text': 'members of the magma team. Dozens of'}, {'start': '39293.436', 'end': '39297.436', 'text': 'mighty Enenas sniffed the ground around'}, {'start': '39295.116', 'end': '39299.040', 'text': 'the rock intently. Captain, one of the'}, {'start': '39297.436', 'end': '39300.720', 'text': 'soldiers from the magma team reported,'}, {'start': '39299.040', 'end': '39302.800', 'text': '"It seems there was an outsiders sent'}, {'start': '39300.720', 'end': '39304.560', 'text': 'here just now." The squad leader'}, {'start': '39302.800', 'end': '39306.400', 'text': 'hesitated and asked, "Could it be that'}, {'start': '39304.560', 'end': '39307.916', 'text': 'one of our members forgot to apply magma'}, {'start': '39306.400', 'end': '39310.000', 'text': 'powder?" The team members quickly'}, {'start': '39307.916', 'end': '39312.080', 'text': "dismissed the idea. That's unlikely."}, {'start': '39310.000', 'end': '39314.000', 'text': 'Applying magma powder is how we identify'}, {'start': '39312.080', 'end': '39316.160', 'text': 'our own people in the field. Anyone'}, {'start': '39314.000', 'end': '39317.596', 'text': 'without it would be treated as an enemy.'}, {'start': '39316.160', 'end': '39319.116', 'text': 'No one would forget something so'}, {'start': '39317.596', 'end': '39320.960', 'text': 'important. After hearing their'}, {'start': '39319.116', 'end': '39322.800', 'text': 'explanation, the squad leader, though'}, {'start': '39320.960', 'end': '39324.800', 'text': 'reluctant to cause a commotion at night,'}, {'start': '39322.800', 'end': '39326.960', 'text': 'had to admit they were right. Resolving'}, {'start': '39324.800', 'end': '39328.960', 'text': 'to act, he said, "I\'ll report this to'}, {'start': '39326.960', 'end': '39331.200', 'text': 'the commander. Meanwhile, you all scout'}, {'start': '39328.960', 'end': '39333.276', 'text': 'the area nearby." In the dim tunnel,'}, {'start': '39331.200', 'end': '39335.200', 'text': 'only the sound of footsteps echoed as a'}, {'start': '39333.276', 'end': '39337.360', 'text': 'shadow darted by a merro flying through'}, {'start': '39335.200', 'end': '39339.200', 'text': 'the narrow mountain passage. Kuroba,'}, {'start': '39337.360', 'end': '39341.360', 'text': "wearing an explorer's hat, shown his"}, {'start': '39339.200', 'end': '39343.360', 'text': 'flashlight ahead, illuminating the path.'}, {'start': '39341.360', 'end': '39345.276', 'text': 'He thought to himself, "The altitude is'}, {'start': '39343.360', 'end': '39346.880', 'text': 'dropping. Looks like this tunnel leads'}, {'start': '39345.276', 'end': '39349.520', 'text': 'downward. Walking through the dark'}, {'start': '39346.880', 'end': '39350.880', 'text': 'passage, he felt a sense of unease. Sure'}, {'start': '39349.520', 'end': '39352.960', 'text': 'enough, before he could catch his'}, {'start': '39350.880', 'end': '39354.640', 'text': 'breath, a Pokémon suddenly appeared in'}, {'start': '39352.960', 'end': '39356.800', 'text': 'front of him. The creature had a rocky'}, {'start': '39354.640', 'end': '39358.880', 'text': 'appearance, a conicle horn on its head,'}, {'start': '39356.800', 'end': '39360.400', 'text': 'and a navy blue body with a hexagonal'}, {'start': '39358.880', 'end': '39362.480', 'text': 'yellow hole in the middle that seemed to'}, {'start': '39360.400', 'end': '39364.480', 'text': 'serve as its ears. Kuroba immediately'}, {'start': '39362.480', 'end': '39366.160', 'text': 'recognized that it was a Ragenrolla. His'}, {'start': '39364.480', 'end': '39368.160', 'text': 'memories of this Pokémon from his past'}, {'start': '39366.160', 'end': '39369.520', 'text': 'gaming experience were vivid. Snapping'}, {'start': '39368.160', 'end': '39372.480', 'text': 'back to the present, he quickly'}, {'start': '39369.520', 'end': '39374.720', 'text': 'commanded, "Merro, use drill peek." In'}, {'start': '39372.480', 'end': '39376.560', 'text': 'the confined space of the cave, Merro'}, {'start': '39374.720', 'end': '39378.480', 'text': 'began spinning its body, its beak'}, {'start': '39376.560', 'end': '39381.200', 'text': 'sharpening into a bullet-like point as'}, {'start': '39378.480', 'end': '39383.520', 'text': 'it dove toward Raenola. Ragenrolla,'}, {'start': '39381.200', 'end': '39385.520', 'text': "however, wasn't to be underestimated. It"}, {'start': '39383.520', 'end': '39387.520', 'text': 'quickly fired several small stone spikes'}, {'start': '39385.520', 'end': '39389.040', 'text': 'in retaliation. Though small, the'}, {'start': '39387.520', 'end': '39390.800', 'text': 'projectiles forced Merro to'}, {'start': '39389.040', 'end': '39392.400', 'text': 'instinctively dodge and temporarily'}, {'start': '39390.800', 'end': '39394.000', 'text': 'abandon its attack. The type'}, {'start': '39392.400', 'end': '39395.840', 'text': 'disadvantage was evident. Rock types'}, {'start': '39394.000', 'end': '39397.680', 'text': 'were tough against flying types, making'}, {'start': '39395.840', 'end': '39399.680', 'text': 'the battle tricky. Not wanting to waste'}, {'start': '39397.680', 'end': '39401.840', 'text': 'time, Kuroba swiftly summoned his ace'}, {'start': '39399.680', 'end': '39404.240', 'text': 'Pokemon, Kraant, to end the encounter'}, {'start': '39401.840', 'end': '39406.080', 'text': 'quickly. However, to his surprise, when'}, {'start': '39404.240', 'end': '39408.640', 'text': 'Kraant launched a scalding jet of water'}, {'start': '39406.080', 'end': '39410.800', 'text': 'directly at Raenola, the Pokémon emerged'}, {'start': '39408.640', 'end': '39412.560', 'text': "and scathed. Kuroba's mind immediately"}, {'start': '39410.800', 'end': '39414.560', 'text': 'recalled its sturdy ability, which'}, {'start': '39412.560', 'end': '39417.276', 'text': 'allowed it to survive an otherwise fatal'}, {'start': '39414.560', 'end': '39419.276', 'text': 'attack. Oomph, Kraant, use shellblade.'}, {'start': '39417.276', 'end': '39421.200', 'text': 'Kuroba commanded decisively. As'}, {'start': '39419.276', 'end': '39423.276', 'text': "expected, this time, Ragenola couldn't"}, {'start': '39421.200', 'end': '39425.436', 'text': 'hold out and was shattered on the spot.'}, {'start': '39423.276', 'end': '39427.200', 'text': "defeated. Raenola's remains scattered"}, {'start': '39425.436', 'end': '39429.200', 'text': 'and Cradon scratched the star-shaped'}, {'start': '39427.200', 'end': '39430.720', 'text': 'mark on its head with its claw. Looking'}, {'start': '39429.200', 'end': '39433.116', 'text': 'slightly embarrassed for not holding'}, {'start': '39430.720', 'end': '39434.960', 'text': "back. Kuroba's face stiffened briefly."}, {'start': '39433.116', 'end': '39436.640', 'text': "While he didn't feel regret, he knew he"}, {'start': '39434.960', 'end': '39438.560', 'text': 'needed to leave this area quickly and'}, {'start': '39436.640', 'end': '39440.400', 'text': 'continue his journey. He casually picked'}, {'start': '39438.560', 'end': '39442.640', 'text': "up the energy core from Raenola's"}, {'start': '39440.400', 'end': '39444.640', 'text': 'remains. Like most rocktype Pokémon,'}, {'start': '39442.640', 'end': '39447.116', 'text': "Ragenrolla's energy core was hidden in"}, {'start': '39444.640', 'end': '39449.040', 'text': 'its hexagonal yellow ear hole. As soon'}, {'start': '39447.116', 'end': '39451.360', 'text': 'as Coroba picked it up, he felt a wave'}, {'start': '39449.040', 'end': '39453.116', 'text': 'of warmth. For other rockt type Pokémon,'}, {'start': '39451.360', 'end': '39454.800', 'text': 'this energy core would be a highly'}, {'start': '39453.116', 'end': '39456.720', 'text': "valuable resource. Hey, you didn't"}, {'start': '39454.800', 'end': '39458.560', 'text': 'linger for long. He quickly stored all'}, {'start': '39456.720', 'end': '39460.320', 'text': 'of the stone marbles remains into his'}, {'start': '39458.560', 'end': '39462.160', 'text': 'spatial backpack and meticulously'}, {'start': '39460.320', 'end': '39464.240', 'text': 'cleaned the scene before hurrying deeper'}, {'start': '39462.160', 'end': '39465.680', 'text': 'into the passage. He had no idea how'}, {'start': '39464.240', 'end': '39467.596', 'text': 'long he had been exploring the tunnel,'}, {'start': '39465.680', 'end': '39469.116', 'text': 'but could sense the altitude gradually'}, {'start': '39467.596', 'end': '39470.880', 'text': 'decreasing, as though he had already'}, {'start': '39469.116', 'end': '39472.720', 'text': 'reached the underground. The feeling of'}, {'start': '39470.880', 'end': '39474.800', 'text': 'oxygen deprivation had disappeared as'}, {'start': '39472.720', 'end': '39477.040', 'text': 'well, suggesting the exit might not be'}, {'start': '39474.800', 'end': '39478.800', 'text': 'far off. Surprisingly, not a single'}, {'start': '39477.040', 'end': '39480.640', 'text': 'Pokémon had crossed his path during this'}, {'start': '39478.800', 'end': '39482.160', 'text': "time. This wasn't due to sheer luck, but"}, {'start': '39480.640', 'end': '39484.320', 'text': 'was thanks to the skill of the cheerful'}, {'start': '39482.160', 'end': '39486.480', 'text': 'Kappa Pokémon sweet scent. An idea'}, {'start': '39484.320', 'end': '39488.880', 'text': 'struck Hey Yu, and he swiftly crafted a'}, {'start': '39486.480', 'end': '39490.640', 'text': 'makeshift sache, carefully capturing the'}, {'start': '39488.880', 'end': '39492.480', 'text': 'alluring fragrance within. With a'}, {'start': '39490.640', 'end': '39494.480', 'text': 'forceful toss, he threw it in the'}, {'start': '39492.480', 'end': '39496.320', 'text': 'opposite direction of his intended path.'}, {'start': '39494.480', 'end': '39499.276', 'text': 'This clever move diverted the attention'}, {'start': '39496.320', 'end': '39501.596', 'text': 'of any keynos to another route, allowing'}, {'start': '39499.276', 'end': '39502.880', 'text': 'Hey to proceed unobstructed. Who could'}, {'start': '39501.596', 'end': '39504.880', 'text': 'have imagined that the seemingly'}, {'start': '39502.880', 'end': '39506.880', 'text': 'insignificant, cheerful Kappa Pokémon'}, {'start': '39504.880', 'end': '39508.560', 'text': 'from before would now play such a vital'}, {'start': '39506.880', 'end': '39509.916', 'text': 'role? thinking of this. "Hey, you'}, {'start': '39508.560', 'end': '39512.080', 'text': "couldn't help but feel a sense of"}, {'start': '39509.916', 'end': '39514.400', 'text': 'relief." "Darkcrow, are you sure? Is the'}, {'start': '39512.080', 'end': '39516.160', 'text': 'exit really ahead?" he muttered, wiping'}, {'start': '39514.400', 'end': '39518.000', 'text': 'the sweat pouring from his forehead and'}, {'start': '39516.160', 'end': '39519.840', 'text': 'patting his sweat soaked clothes. The'}, {'start': '39518.000', 'end': '39521.840', 'text': 'Chimney Mountain truly lived up to its'}, {'start': '39519.840', 'end': '39524.080', 'text': 'name. Even in its underground passages,'}, {'start': '39521.840', 'end': '39525.596', 'text': 'the heat was suffocating. If Hiu were to'}, {'start': '39524.080', 'end': '39527.276', 'text': 'ring out his clothes, he could probably'}, {'start': '39525.596', 'end': '39529.596', 'text': 'fill an entire bottle with water.'}, {'start': '39527.276', 'end': '39531.436', 'text': '"Kaka," The Dark Crow\'s cry gave Heiu a'}, {'start': '39529.596', 'end': '39533.360', 'text': 'sense of understanding. As a flying type'}, {'start': '39531.436', 'end': '39535.520', 'text': 'Pokémon, it was highly sensitive to the'}, {'start': '39533.360', 'end': '39537.520', 'text': 'wind. The dark crow could feel a faint'}, {'start': '39535.520', 'end': '39539.756', 'text': 'breeze ahead, indicating that an exit'}, {'start': '39537.520', 'end': '39542.160', 'text': 'was nearby. Hearing this, a glimmer of'}, {'start': '39539.756', 'end': '39544.320', 'text': 'excitement lit up Hei<unk>s face. His'}, {'start': '39542.160', 'end': '39546.400', 'text': 'previously exhausted body found renewed'}, {'start': '39544.320', 'end': '39548.160', 'text': 'energy, and he quickened his pace.'}, {'start': '39546.400', 'end': '39549.916', 'text': 'Finally, a faint glimmer of light'}, {'start': '39548.160', 'end': '39551.596', 'text': 'appeared in the distance. Hey, you'}, {'start': '39549.916', 'end': '39553.840', 'text': 'rushed forward and emerged from the dim'}, {'start': '39551.596', 'end': '39555.756', 'text': 'cave into a vast, boundless plane.'}, {'start': '39553.840', 'end': '39557.916', 'text': '"Wait, where am I now? Is this still'}, {'start': '39555.756', 'end': '39559.916', 'text': 'Chimney Mountain?" Heyu muttered, a hint'}, {'start': '39557.916', 'end': '39561.840', 'text': 'of confusion crossing his face. He'}, {'start': '39559.916', 'end': '39563.360', 'text': 'quickly opened his Pokémon guide, which'}, {'start': '39561.840', 'end': '39565.360', 'text': 'now had a signal, and checked his'}, {'start': '39563.360', 'end': '39567.040', 'text': 'current location. To his surprise, he'}, {'start': '39565.360', 'end': '39568.400', 'text': 'was at the northwest corner of Chimney'}, {'start': '39567.040', 'end': '39570.480', 'text': 'Mountain, connected to the central'}, {'start': '39568.400', 'end': '39572.560', 'text': 'plains of the mainlanding plains.'}, {'start': '39570.480', 'end': '39574.240', 'text': 'Seriously, did I go the wrong way? Hey,'}, {'start': '39572.560', 'end': '39576.160', 'text': 'you stared silently at the endless'}, {'start': '39574.240', 'end': '39578.320', 'text': 'expanse of the plane. The Hoen region'}, {'start': '39576.160', 'end': '39580.240', 'text': 'primarily consists of a massive mainland'}, {'start': '39578.320', 'end': '39581.360', 'text': 'and countless smaller islands, most of'}, {'start': '39580.240', 'end': '39583.436', 'text': 'which are concentrated in the'}, {'start': '39581.360', 'end': '39585.596', 'text': "southeastern seas. Even the alliance's"}, {'start': '39583.436', 'end': '39587.840', 'text': 'headquarters, Lily Cove City, is located'}, {'start': '39585.596', 'end': '39589.596', 'text': 'on one of these islands. As a result,'}, {'start': '39587.840', 'end': '39591.596', 'text': "the region's most prosperous cities are"}, {'start': '39589.596', 'end': '39593.916', 'text': 'either near the coastline or situated on'}, {'start': '39591.596', 'end': '39595.840', 'text': 'islands. The farther inland one goes,'}, {'start': '39593.916', 'end': '39597.756', 'text': 'the poorer and more desolate the towns'}, {'start': '39595.840', 'end': '39599.840', 'text': "become. The nearest settlement to Hiu's"}, {'start': '39597.756', 'end': '39601.436', 'text': 'current location was Dingfong Town, and'}, {'start': '39599.840', 'end': '39603.596', 'text': 'he decided to head there to replenish'}, {'start': '39601.436', 'end': '39605.520', 'text': 'his supplies. At the same time, he made'}, {'start': '39603.596', 'end': '39606.800', 'text': 'a mental note never to return to Chim'}, {'start': '39605.520', 'end': '39608.560', 'text': "Mountain. Who would have guessed he'd"}, {'start': '39606.800', 'end': '39610.080', 'text': 'have such bad luck encountering Team'}, {'start': '39608.560', 'end': '39612.640', 'text': 'Magma on the very first day of'}, {'start': '39610.080', 'end': '39614.640', 'text': 'exploration. Unbeknownst to Hiu, Chim'}, {'start': '39612.640', 'end': '39616.480', 'text': 'Mountain was already in chaos due to his'}, {'start': '39614.640', 'end': '39618.640', 'text': 'intrusion. Team Magma had launched an'}, {'start': '39616.480', 'end': '39620.960', 'text': 'internal purge. An intruder? Could it be'}, {'start': '39618.640', 'end': '39622.640', 'text': 'an Alliance investigator? Search. We'}, {'start': '39620.960', 'end': '39624.480', 'text': 'must investigate thoroughly. There must'}, {'start': '39622.640', 'end': '39626.240', 'text': 'be Alliance spies within Team Magma.'}, {'start': '39624.480', 'end': '39628.400', 'text': 'Need to clean house. With that order'}, {'start': '39626.240', 'end': '39630.000', 'text': 'from Tabitha, the entire Team Magma base'}, {'start': '39628.400', 'end': '39632.480', 'text': 'in Chimney Mountain was thrown into'}, {'start': '39630.000', 'end': '39633.916', 'text': 'turmoil. Paranoia spread like wildfire'}, {'start': '39632.480', 'end': '39635.916', 'text': 'with everyone fearing they might be'}, {'start': '39633.916', 'end': '39638.240', 'text': 'accused of being a mole. However, the'}, {'start': '39635.916', 'end': '39640.400', 'text': 'chaos did yield some unexpected results.'}, {'start': '39638.240', 'end': '39642.160', 'text': 'Team Magma uncovered several operatives'}, {'start': '39640.400', 'end': '39643.916', 'text': 'planted by the Alliance, including one'}, {'start': '39642.160', 'end': '39646.000', 'text': 'who had risen to the rank of squad'}, {'start': '39643.916', 'end': '39648.320', 'text': 'leader. Tabitha felt a chill run down'}, {'start': '39646.000', 'end': '39650.080', 'text': 'his spine as he read the report. A squad'}, {'start': '39648.320', 'end': '39651.916', 'text': 'leader was a pivotal role, someone who'}, {'start': '39650.080', 'end': '39654.000', 'text': 'could be considered mid-level management'}, {'start': '39651.916', 'end': '39655.436', 'text': 'and privy to certain localized plans.'}, {'start': '39654.000', 'end': '39657.436', 'text': "Though they wouldn't know the details of"}, {'start': '39655.436', 'end': '39658.880', 'text': "Team Magma's ultimate scheme, recalling"}, {'start': '39657.436', 'end': '39660.480', 'text': 'the losses suffered during the last'}, {'start': '39658.880', 'end': '39662.240', 'text': 'attack on Verdant Turf Tunnel,'}, {'start': '39660.480', 'end': '39663.756', 'text': 'particularly the loss of Camarupt,'}, {'start': '39662.240', 'end': '39665.916', 'text': "Tabitha's hatred for the alliance"}, {'start': '39663.756', 'end': '39667.436', 'text': 'deepened. Fortunately, their leader Maxi'}, {'start': '39665.916', 'end': '39669.200', 'text': 'had compensated him with a highly'}, {'start': '39667.436', 'end': '39670.800', 'text': 'talented Syndicquil. Thinking of the'}, {'start': '39669.200', 'end': '39673.200', 'text': 'exceptional potential of this starter'}, {'start': '39670.800', 'end': '39675.040', 'text': "Pokemon, Tabitha's plump, bloated body"}, {'start': '39673.200', 'end': '39677.276', 'text': 'quivered slightly, and he felt a bit'}, {'start': '39675.040', 'end': '39679.276', 'text': 'more at ease. Walking across the vast,'}, {'start': '39677.276', 'end': '39681.360', 'text': 'endless grasslands, Heyu observed'}, {'start': '39679.276', 'end': '39683.840', 'text': 'numerous migrating Pokémon groups along'}, {'start': '39681.360', 'end': '39686.080', 'text': 'the way, such as Tauros, Beautifly, and'}, {'start': '39683.840', 'end': '39688.400', 'text': 'Swellowow. Standing at top a small hill,'}, {'start': '39686.080', 'end': '39690.160', 'text': 'he gazed out over the expansive plains,'}, {'start': '39688.400', 'end': '39692.240', 'text': 'where the harsh reality of survival of'}, {'start': '39690.160', 'end': '39694.160', 'text': 'the fittest among Pokémon was even more'}, {'start': '39692.240', 'end': '39695.840', 'text': 'pronounced. Most of the resources on the'}, {'start': '39694.160', 'end': '39697.756', 'text': 'grasslands were controlled by a few'}, {'start': '39695.840', 'end': '39699.520', 'text': 'dominant groups, making it extremely'}, {'start': '39697.756', 'end': '39701.436', 'text': 'challenging for solitary Pokémon to'}, {'start': '39699.520', 'end': '39703.040', 'text': 'survive here. However, things seem to'}, {'start': '39701.436', 'end': '39704.640', 'text': 'have changed recently. These once'}, {'start': '39703.040', 'end': '39706.480', 'text': 'dominant groups were no longer as'}, {'start': '39704.640', 'end': '39708.000', 'text': 'rampant as before, and the presence of'}, {'start': '39706.480', 'end': '39710.240', 'text': 'trainers had become increasingly'}, {'start': '39708.000', 'end': '39712.160', 'text': 'frequent. Heyu quickly realized that the'}, {'start': '39710.240', 'end': '39714.160', 'text': 'migration season for Cotton and Jumpluff'}, {'start': '39712.160', 'end': '39716.080', 'text': 'had arrived, forcing the dominant groups'}, {'start': '39714.160', 'end': '39718.080', 'text': 'to temporarily retreat. After some'}, {'start': '39716.080', 'end': '39720.080', 'text': 'research online, he soon understood the'}, {'start': '39718.080', 'end': '39721.680', 'text': 'reason Kotani and Whimsicott were among'}, {'start': '39720.080', 'end': '39723.360', 'text': 'the most ideal choices for beginner'}, {'start': '39721.680', 'end': '39725.200', 'text': 'trainers. Thanks to their grass type'}, {'start': '39723.360', 'end': '39726.800', 'text': 'abilities, they could survive simply by'}, {'start': '39725.200', 'end': '39728.560', 'text': 'basking in the sun or absorbing'}, {'start': '39726.800', 'end': '39731.040', 'text': 'nutrients from the soil without needing'}, {'start': '39728.560', 'end': '39732.880', 'text': 'to be fed. Jumpluff, in particular, was'}, {'start': '39731.040', 'end': '39734.560', 'text': 'highly favored for its grass and flying'}, {'start': '39732.880', 'end': '39736.320', 'text': 'dual typing, which gave it a broad'}, {'start': '39734.560', 'end': '39738.480', 'text': 'offensive range and allowed it to learn'}, {'start': '39736.320', 'end': '39740.000', 'text': 'a variety of attack, defense, and'}, {'start': '39738.480', 'end': '39742.640', 'text': 'support moves with virtually no'}, {'start': '39740.000', 'end': '39744.960', 'text': 'weaknesses. In comparison, Kane was less'}, {'start': '39742.640', 'end': '39746.640', 'text': 'popular as evolving it into a whimsicott'}, {'start': '39744.960', 'end': '39748.800', 'text': 'required a Sun Stonia cost that was'}, {'start': '39746.640', 'end': '39750.640', 'text': 'often too high for ordinary trainers.'}, {'start': '39748.800', 'end': '39752.400', 'text': 'Hey silently noted to himself that the'}, {'start': '39750.640', 'end': '39754.160', 'text': 'fairy type had seemingly not been'}, {'start': '39752.400', 'end': '39756.000', 'text': 'discovered yet as the league still'}, {'start': '39754.160', 'end': '39758.080', 'text': 'classified it under normal type. The'}, {'start': '39756.000', 'end': '39759.756', 'text': "Pokedex listed Whimsicott's typing as"}, {'start': '39758.080', 'end': '39761.916', 'text': 'grass rather than the grass and fairy'}, {'start': '39759.756', 'end': '39763.360', 'text': 'combination he was familiar with. He had'}, {'start': '39761.916', 'end': '39765.116', 'text': 'previously searched online about the'}, {'start': '39763.360', 'end': '39766.960', 'text': 'fairy type which appeared to remain'}, {'start': '39765.116', 'end': '39769.200', 'text': 'undiscovered and there was no trace of'}, {'start': '39766.960', 'end': '39771.200', 'text': 'fairy type energy in the air. Fairy type'}, {'start': '39769.200', 'end': '39772.960', 'text': 'moves were supposed to emit pink energy'}, {'start': '39771.200', 'end': '39775.200', 'text': 'yet currently moves of this type'}, {'start': '39772.960', 'end': '39776.800', 'text': 'released a milky white energy instead.'}, {'start': '39775.200', 'end': '39779.040', 'text': 'Hey, you speculated that this might be'}, {'start': '39776.800', 'end': '39780.960', 'text': 'related to Xernius, the only fairy type'}, {'start': '39779.040', 'end': '39782.800', 'text': 'legendary Pokémon, which had the power'}, {'start': '39780.960', 'end': '39784.960', 'text': 'to influence fairy energy across the'}, {'start': '39782.800', 'end': '39786.960', 'text': 'entire Pokemon world. "Ah, those'}, {'start': '39784.960', 'end': '39788.640', 'text': 'mischievous cotton balls," Hiu muttered'}, {'start': '39786.960', 'end': '39789.916', 'text': 'to himself, recalling the terror of'}, {'start': '39788.640', 'end': '39792.000', 'text': 'being dominated by a prankster'}, {'start': '39789.916', 'end': '39793.360', 'text': 'whimsicott in his past lives games.'}, {'start': '39792.000', 'end': '39795.520', 'text': 'Looking out at the lush green'}, {'start': '39793.360', 'end': '39796.960', 'text': 'grasslands, he noticed a few cottony'}, {'start': '39795.520', 'end': '39799.200', 'text': 'already starting to drift through the'}, {'start': '39796.960', 'end': '39800.640', 'text': 'air. Their fluffy cotton-covered bodies'}, {'start': '39799.200', 'end': '39802.720', 'text': 'were adorned with two leaflike'}, {'start': '39800.640', 'end': '39804.800', 'text': 'appendages on either side, helping them'}, {'start': '39802.720', 'end': '39807.040', 'text': 'maintain balance while flying. As a gust'}, {'start': '39804.800', 'end': '39808.720', 'text': 'of wind swept across the plains, Hiu'}, {'start': '39807.040', 'end': '39810.720', 'text': 'knew the main migration group was on its'}, {'start': '39808.720', 'end': '39812.720', 'text': 'way. Standing on the hill facing the'}, {'start': '39810.720', 'end': '39814.800', 'text': 'wind, he saw several other trainers in'}, {'start': '39812.720', 'end': '39816.720', 'text': 'the distance, each observing silently'}, {'start': '39814.800', 'end': '39818.480', 'text': 'without disturbing one another. Heyu'}, {'start': '39816.720', 'end': '39820.640', 'text': 'picked up his moninocular and carefully'}, {'start': '39818.480', 'end': '39822.560', 'text': 'examined two nearby trainers, ensuring'}, {'start': '39820.640', 'end': '39824.400', 'text': 'the area was completely safe. Once'}, {'start': '39822.560', 'end': '39826.320', 'text': 'reassured, he sat quietly on the'}, {'start': '39824.400', 'end': '39828.160', 'text': 'hillside, patiently waiting. Because'}, {'start': '39826.320', 'end': '39830.160', 'text': 'Kadani and Jumpluff traveled with the'}, {'start': '39828.160', 'end': '39832.240', 'text': 'wind, they typically moved in large,'}, {'start': '39830.160', 'end': '39834.240', 'text': 'tightly packed groups of dozens or even'}, {'start': '39832.240', 'end': '39836.000', 'text': 'hundreds. Due to their peculiar body'}, {'start': '39834.240', 'end': '39837.680', 'text': 'structure, they became immobile if they'}, {'start': '39836.000', 'end': '39839.360', 'text': 'got caught in the rain. It seems only'}, {'start': '39837.680', 'end': '39841.200', 'text': 'the cottonpuff Pokémon living in'}, {'start': '39839.360', 'end': '39842.800', 'text': 'collective groups can peacefully float'}, {'start': '39841.200', 'end': '39844.640', 'text': 'through the air. Whenever they spot'}, {'start': '39842.800', 'end': '39846.240', 'text': 'their companions, they quickly gather'}, {'start': '39844.640', 'end': '39848.560', 'text': 'together, forming a cluster that'}, {'start': '39846.240', 'end': '39850.400', 'text': 'resembles a storm cloud from afar. At'}, {'start': '39848.560', 'end': '39852.160', 'text': 'this moment, Heyu noticed a fluctuation'}, {'start': '39850.400', 'end': '39853.520', 'text': 'of energy ahead. Someone was clearly'}, {'start': '39852.160', 'end': '39855.596', 'text': 'attacking the group of floating'}, {'start': '39853.520', 'end': '39857.680', 'text': 'cottonpuff Pokémon. A few hundred meters'}, {'start': '39855.596', 'end': '39859.360', 'text': 'away on a small hill, a burst of'}, {'start': '39857.680', 'end': '39861.276', 'text': 'lightning suddenly shot out. The'}, {'start': '39859.360', 'end': '39863.596', 'text': 'attacked group of cottonpuff Pokémon'}, {'start': '39861.276', 'end': '39865.360', 'text': "didn't panic. Instead, they scattered a"}, {'start': '39863.596', 'end': '39867.040', 'text': 'cloud of powder, seemingly as a'}, {'start': '39865.360', 'end': '39869.040', 'text': 'defensive mechanism. Following the'}, {'start': '39867.040', 'end': '39870.400', 'text': "wind's direction, they swiftly floated"}, {'start': '39869.040', 'end': '39872.240', 'text': 'away from the danger zone.'}, {'start': '39870.400', 'end': '39874.160', 'text': 'Unfortunately, they soon drifted into'}, {'start': '39872.240', 'end': '39876.240', 'text': "another trainer's attack range, and a"}, {'start': '39874.160', 'end': '39878.080', 'text': 'pillar of fire erupted into the sky.'}, {'start': '39876.240', 'end': '39880.240', 'text': 'Heyu waited patiently for this group of'}, {'start': '39878.080', 'end': '39882.320', 'text': 'Pokémon to approach. His Merro was'}, {'start': '39880.240', 'end': '39884.320', 'text': 'already prepared as his other Pokémon'}, {'start': '39882.320', 'end': '39885.756', 'text': "couldn't fly, and water-based long-range"}, {'start': '39884.320', 'end': '39887.596', 'text': 'attacks were ineffective in this'}, {'start': '39885.756', 'end': '39890.000', 'text': 'situation. Heyu silently thought to'}, {'start': '39887.596', 'end': '39891.840', 'text': "himself, Merro, it's all up to you. Use"}, {'start': '39890.000', 'end': '39894.000', 'text': 'gust on that lone cottony. At his'}, {'start': '39891.840', 'end': '39896.320', 'text': 'command, Merro instinctively activated'}, {'start': '39894.000', 'end': '39898.240', 'text': 'Tailwind and Dove swiftly. By now,'}, {'start': '39896.320', 'end': '39900.480', 'text': 'activating Tailwind during battle had'}, {'start': '39898.240', 'end': '39902.400', 'text': 'become second nature to Merro, deeply'}, {'start': '39900.480', 'end': '39904.640', 'text': 'ingrained in its mind. With a powerful'}, {'start': '39902.400', 'end': '39906.640', 'text': 'flap of its wings, Merro summoned two'}, {'start': '39904.640', 'end': '39908.800', 'text': 'gusts of wind, targeting a single'}, {'start': '39906.640', 'end': '39910.720', 'text': 'isolated Cotton, the attacked Cotton'}, {'start': '39908.800', 'end': '39912.960', 'text': 'wobbled and fell, but quickly used the'}, {'start': '39910.720', 'end': '39914.720', 'text': 'wind to float back up again. Suddenly,'}, {'start': '39912.960', 'end': '39916.480', 'text': 'it released clusters of cotton-like'}, {'start': '39914.720', 'end': '39918.560', 'text': 'fluff from its body, resembling'}, {'start': '39916.480', 'end': '39920.720', 'text': 'identical copies of itself. Hey, you'}, {'start': '39918.560', 'end': '39922.480', 'text': 'smirked coldly, thinking, "Do you think'}, {'start': '39920.720', 'end': '39924.480', 'text': 'such a little trick can fool me and help'}, {'start': '39922.480', 'end': '39926.560', 'text': 'you escape? Am not some novice trainer."'}, {'start': '39924.480', 'end': '39928.800', 'text': 'When attacked, Cotton would immediately'}, {'start': '39926.560', 'end': '39930.560', 'text': 'release cotton decoys resembling itself.'}, {'start': '39928.800', 'end': '39932.560', 'text': 'Attempting to escape while the enemy'}, {'start': '39930.560', 'end': '39934.880', 'text': 'mistook the decoys for the real target.'}, {'start': '39932.560', 'end': '39937.116', 'text': 'Charging with drill peek, Merro narrowed'}, {'start': '39934.880', 'end': '39939.520', 'text': 'its sharp eyes, instantly identifying'}, {'start': '39937.116', 'end': '39940.960', 'text': 'the real cotton among the decoys. In a'}, {'start': '39939.520', 'end': '39942.880', 'text': 'flash, it pierced through the true'}, {'start': '39940.960', 'end': '39945.276', 'text': 'target. The small body of the cotton'}, {'start': '39942.880', 'end': '39946.880', 'text': 'bled, unable to float any longer, and'}, {'start': '39945.276', 'end': '39949.040', 'text': 'fell straight to the ground with a dull'}, {'start': '39946.880', 'end': '39950.880', 'text': 'thud. Hey quickly threw a pokeball,'}, {'start': '39949.040', 'end': '39952.400', 'text': 'capturing the injured cotton. Without'}, {'start': '39950.880', 'end': '39954.240', 'text': 'stopping to check its details, he'}, {'start': '39952.400', 'end': '39956.400', 'text': 'directed Merro to continue patrolling'}, {'start': '39954.240', 'end': '39958.160', 'text': 'the skies, targeting the drifting cotton'}, {'start': '39956.400', 'end': '39960.320', 'text': 'clusters. The scene before him was'}, {'start': '39958.160', 'end': '39962.480', 'text': 'spectacular, but Heyu had no time to'}, {'start': '39960.320', 'end': '39964.240', 'text': 'admire it. He kept commanding Merro to'}, {'start': '39962.480', 'end': '39965.840', 'text': 'attack the lone Pokémon. These'}, {'start': '39964.240', 'end': '39967.520', 'text': 'stragglers had failed to stay close to'}, {'start': '39965.840', 'end': '39969.520', 'text': 'their group, and their inadequate flying'}, {'start': '39967.520', 'end': '39971.520', 'text': 'skills left them vulnerable. Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '39969.520', 'end': '39973.596', 'text': 'his croant and Umbreon were providing'}, {'start': '39971.520', 'end': '39976.080', 'text': 'long-range support for Merro in the air.'}, {'start': '39973.596', 'end': '39977.756', 'text': 'The Sharpedo, however, was powerless in'}, {'start': '39976.080', 'end': '39979.520', 'text': 'this situation as it lacked any'}, {'start': '39977.756', 'end': '39981.436', 'text': "long-range attacks and couldn't reach"}, {'start': '39979.520', 'end': '39983.520', 'text': "the airborne cotton. That's enough,"}, {'start': '39981.436', 'end': '39985.360', 'text': "Merro. Come back now. Don't chase them"}, {'start': '39983.520', 'end': '39987.436', 'text': 'any further. Most of the Cottonpuff'}, {'start': '39985.360', 'end': '39989.596', 'text': 'Pokémon had already migrated, leaving'}, {'start': '39987.436', 'end': '39991.360', 'text': 'only a few stragglers at the rear. Many'}, {'start': '39989.596', 'end': '39993.276', 'text': 'trainers mounted their Pokémon,'}, {'start': '39991.360', 'end': '39995.436', 'text': 'preparing to continue the pursuit, but'}, {'start': '39993.276', 'end': '39997.116', 'text': 'Heyu had no such intention. He decided'}, {'start': '39995.436', 'end': '39998.880', 'text': 'to first evaluate the Pokémon he had'}, {'start': '39997.116', 'end': '40000.880', 'text': 'captured. Returning to the campsite on'}, {'start': '39998.880', 'end': '40002.960', 'text': 'the hill, Hiu entered his tent and'}, {'start': '40000.880', 'end': '40005.116', 'text': 'stationed Cradon nearby as a guard.'}, {'start': '40002.960', 'end': '40006.880', 'text': 'Normally, this duty fell to Merro, but'}, {'start': '40005.116', 'end': '40009.200', 'text': 'it was exhausted from the battle, so'}, {'start': '40006.880', 'end': '40011.756', 'text': 'Cradon took over for now. Beep beep'}, {'start': '40009.200', 'end': '40013.756', 'text': 'beep. Cotton, the cotton puff Pokemon.'}, {'start': '40011.756', 'end': '40015.916', 'text': 'When attacked, it sprays cotton from its'}, {'start': '40013.756', 'end': '40017.680', 'text': 'body, using it as a decoy to escape'}, {'start': '40015.916', 'end': '40021.840', 'text': 'while the enemy mistakes the cotton for'}, {'start': '40017.680', 'end': '40026.160', 'text': 'itself. Level 11. Gender, female, type,'}, {'start': '40021.840', 'end': '40029.916', 'text': 'grass. Ability: Prankster. Height 0.3 m.'}, {'start': '40026.160', 'end': '40032.400', 'text': 'Weight 0.6 kg. Development normal and'}, {'start': '40029.916', 'end': '40034.960', 'text': 'steady. known moves, absorb, helping'}, {'start': '40032.400', 'end': '40037.520', 'text': 'hand, fairy wind, leech seed, stun'}, {'start': '40034.960', 'end': '40039.276', 'text': 'spore. Heyu examined all four cotton he'}, {'start': '40037.520', 'end': '40041.040', 'text': 'had captured and found that only one'}, {'start': '40039.276', 'end': '40043.200', 'text': 'possessed the prankster ability. The'}, {'start': '40041.040', 'end': '40045.116', 'text': 'other three were entirely ordinary with'}, {'start': '40043.200', 'end': '40046.880', 'text': 'no outstanding traits or inherited'}, {'start': '40045.116', 'end': '40048.960', 'text': 'moves. It seemed that large-scale'}, {'start': '40046.880', 'end': '40050.960', 'text': 'migrations of Pokémon rarely included'}, {'start': '40048.960', 'end': '40052.960', 'text': 'individuals with exceptional potential.'}, {'start': '40050.960', 'end': '40054.560', 'text': 'Silently, Hiu placed the poke balls of'}, {'start': '40052.960', 'end': '40056.560', 'text': 'the cotton back into his spatial'}, {'start': '40054.560', 'end': '40058.480', 'text': 'backpack. He then gazed out at the sky'}, {'start': '40056.560', 'end': '40060.400', 'text': 'beyond the tent, beginning to plan his'}, {'start': '40058.480', 'end': '40062.240', 'text': 'journey for the next day. The windproof'}, {'start': '40060.400', 'end': '40064.000', 'text': 'grassland where Hiu found himself was'}, {'start': '40062.240', 'end': '40065.916', 'text': 'one of the largest and most renowned'}, {'start': '40064.000', 'end': '40067.840', 'text': 'grasslands in the Hoen region. In'}, {'start': '40065.916', 'end': '40069.756', 'text': 'addition to its vast plains, the area'}, {'start': '40067.840', 'end': '40072.320', 'text': 'boasted small patches of forests,'}, {'start': '40069.756', 'end': '40074.080', 'text': 'wetlands, and swamps, creating a diverse'}, {'start': '40072.320', 'end': '40075.596', 'text': 'and complex terrain. This rich'}, {'start': '40074.080', 'end': '40077.756', 'text': 'environment was home to countless'}, {'start': '40075.596', 'end': '40079.916', 'text': 'species of Pokémon, including some rare'}, {'start': '40077.756', 'end': '40081.840', 'text': 'ones. Adventurous trainers flocked to'}, {'start': '40079.916', 'end': '40084.160', 'text': 'this place, all hoping to capture these'}, {'start': '40081.840', 'end': '40086.000', 'text': 'elusive creatures. As he treked across'}, {'start': '40084.160', 'end': '40087.840', 'text': 'the grassland, he encountered several'}, {'start': '40086.000', 'end': '40090.000', 'text': 'groups of trainers traveling together.'}, {'start': '40087.840', 'end': '40091.276', 'text': 'For safety reasons, both sides merely'}, {'start': '40090.000', 'end': '40092.880', 'text': 'observed each other from a distance'}, {'start': '40091.276', 'end': '40094.560', 'text': 'without approaching. Any seasoned'}, {'start': '40092.880', 'end': '40096.720', 'text': 'trainer knew the risks of interacting'}, {'start': '40094.560', 'end': '40098.480', 'text': 'with strangers in the wild. However,'}, {'start': '40096.720', 'end': '40100.320', 'text': 'some novice trainers, having connected'}, {'start': '40098.480', 'end': '40101.916', 'text': 'online, formed groups to explore'}, {'start': '40100.320', 'end': '40103.916', 'text': 'dangerous areas together for added'}, {'start': '40101.916', 'end': '40105.596', 'text': 'security. As a result, more and more'}, {'start': '40103.916', 'end': '40107.756', 'text': 'people were venturing here. Not far'}, {'start': '40105.596', 'end': '40109.680', 'text': 'away, a large campsite came into view.'}, {'start': '40107.756', 'end': '40111.596', 'text': 'Dozens of colorful tents stood on the'}, {'start': '40109.680', 'end': '40113.756', 'text': 'flat ground, creating an impressive'}, {'start': '40111.596', 'end': '40115.756', 'text': 'sight. The flickering energy bursts and'}, {'start': '40113.756', 'end': '40117.840', 'text': 'sound waves from Pokémon training filled'}, {'start': '40115.756', 'end': '40119.436', 'text': 'the air. Up close, trainers could be'}, {'start': '40117.840', 'end': '40121.436', 'text': 'seen sitting together, sharing their'}, {'start': '40119.436', 'end': '40123.596', 'text': 'experiences in raising Pokémon, and'}, {'start': '40121.436', 'end': '40125.116', 'text': 'exchanging fascinating stories. Hey'}, {'start': '40123.596', 'end': '40127.200', 'text': 'arrival caught the attention of some,'}, {'start': '40125.116', 'end': '40129.040', 'text': "but most didn't pay him much mind. After"}, {'start': '40127.200', 'end': '40131.116', 'text': 'all, this camping spot was well known'}, {'start': '40129.040', 'end': '40133.040', 'text': 'online as a supply hub for adventurous'}, {'start': '40131.116', 'end': '40134.560', 'text': 'trainers. Heyu scanned the Pokémon'}, {'start': '40133.040', 'end': '40136.160', 'text': 'levels of the trainers around him and'}, {'start': '40134.560', 'end': '40137.916', 'text': 'noticed that their energy fluctuations'}, {'start': '40136.160', 'end': '40140.160', 'text': 'were generally low. Most of them were'}, {'start': '40137.916', 'end': '40142.720', 'text': 'novice trainers with very few Pokémon'}, {'start': '40140.160', 'end': '40144.960', 'text': 'exceeding level 30. To avoid unnecessary'}, {'start': '40142.720', 'end': '40147.360', 'text': 'attention and trouble, he decided not to'}, {'start': '40144.960', 'end': '40149.200', 'text': 'release his crot. After all, he was only'}, {'start': '40147.360', 'end': '40150.880', 'text': 'here to replenish his supplies and would'}, {'start': '40149.200', 'end': '40152.800', 'text': 'leave soon. His stock of compressed'}, {'start': '40150.880', 'end': '40154.480', 'text': 'biscuits and emergency items had nearly'}, {'start': '40152.800', 'end': '40156.480', 'text': 'run out during his journey through fiery'}, {'start': '40154.480', 'end': '40158.720', 'text': 'path and empty chimney, making this'}, {'start': '40156.480', 'end': '40160.480', 'text': 'small campsite a timely stop. He quickly'}, {'start': '40158.720', 'end': '40161.916', 'text': 'purchased the supplies he needed. Since'}, {'start': '40160.480', 'end': '40163.596', 'text': 'most of the trainers here were members'}, {'start': '40161.916', 'end': '40165.756', 'text': 'of the Pokémon League, there were no'}, {'start': '40163.596', 'end': '40168.000', 'text': 'incidents of extortion or price gouging.'}, {'start': '40165.756', 'end': '40169.916', 'text': 'After securing his provisions, Hiu set'}, {'start': '40168.000', 'end': '40171.596', 'text': 'up his tent, planning to spend the night'}, {'start': '40169.916', 'end': '40173.436', 'text': 'before continuing his journey. He'}, {'start': '40171.596', 'end': '40175.680', 'text': 'retrieved a pokeball and softly said,'}, {'start': '40173.436', 'end': '40178.000', 'text': '"Come out, Umbreon." With a flash of'}, {'start': '40175.680', 'end': '40179.916', 'text': 'white light, his Umbreon emerged. At'}, {'start': '40178.000', 'end': '40181.916', 'text': "this campsite, Umbreon's level in the"}, {'start': '40179.916', 'end': '40183.756', 'text': '20s made it a standout, and showcasing a'}, {'start': '40181.916', 'end': '40185.520', 'text': 'bit of strength was sometimes necessary.'}, {'start': '40183.756', 'end': '40187.360', 'text': 'As night fell, the trainers at the'}, {'start': '40185.520', 'end': '40189.436', 'text': 'campsite retreated to their tents, and'}, {'start': '40187.360', 'end': '40191.276', 'text': 'Heyu did the same. He left his tents'}, {'start': '40189.436', 'end': '40193.276', 'text': 'window slightly open, just big enough'}, {'start': '40191.276', 'end': '40195.916', 'text': 'for a Pokémon to pass through. Before'}, {'start': '40193.276', 'end': '40197.596', 'text': 'long, a shadow darted in as Merro flew'}, {'start': '40195.916', 'end': '40199.276', 'text': 'through the opening. Hiu had grown'}, {'start': '40197.596', 'end': '40201.276', 'text': 'accustomed to having Merro scout the'}, {'start': '40199.276', 'end': '40203.116', 'text': 'area from the shadows during his travels'}, {'start': '40201.276', 'end': '40205.436', 'text': 'while Umbreon remained by his side to'}, {'start': '40203.116', 'end': '40207.520', 'text': 'guard him. He asked, "How is it, Merro?'}, {'start': '40205.436', 'end': '40209.116', 'text': 'Is there any danger nearby?" Hirohane'}, {'start': '40207.520', 'end': '40210.960', 'text': 'removed the night vision device from the'}, {'start': '40209.116', 'end': '40212.880', 'text': 'chest of his dark crow, disassembled it'}, {'start': '40210.960', 'end': '40214.800', 'text': 'to extract the camera, and inserted it'}, {'start': '40212.880', 'end': '40216.160', 'text': 'into his catalog to replay the video'}, {'start': '40214.800', 'end': '40217.680', 'text': 'recorded earlier. Through the'}, {'start': '40216.160', 'end': '40219.596', 'text': 'reconnaissance conducted by the Dark'}, {'start': '40217.680', 'end': '40221.276', 'text': 'Crows flight, Hirohane could clearly'}, {'start': '40219.596', 'end': '40222.880', 'text': 'assess the surrounding terrain,'}, {'start': '40221.276', 'end': '40224.880', 'text': 'especially the difficult to navigate'}, {'start': '40222.880', 'end': '40226.880', 'text': 'areas such as swamps and other harsh'}, {'start': '40224.880', 'end': '40228.720', 'text': 'landscapes. After completing the mapping'}, {'start': '40226.880', 'end': '40229.916', 'text': 'of the area around the campsite, he'}, {'start': '40228.720', 'end': '40231.680', 'text': "planned the route for the next day's"}, {'start': '40229.916', 'end': '40233.360', 'text': 'departure. The size of the Dingfong'}, {'start': '40231.680', 'end': '40235.276', 'text': 'grasslands was moderate. Traveling on'}, {'start': '40233.360', 'end': '40236.880', 'text': 'foot would take at least 2 days and one'}, {'start': '40235.276', 'end': '40238.320', 'text': 'night to cross, whereas riding a'}, {'start': '40236.880', 'end': '40241.200', 'text': 'mountain bike would take just over half'}, {'start': '40238.320', 'end': '40243.040', 'text': 'a day. However, Hirohane needed to avoid'}, {'start': '40241.200', 'end': '40245.040', 'text': 'the territories of various tribes and'}, {'start': '40243.040', 'end': '40246.880', 'text': 'powerful Pokemon as the territorial'}, {'start': '40245.040', 'end': '40248.400', 'text': 'awareness of Pokemon in the grasslands'}, {'start': '40246.880', 'end': '40250.240', 'text': 'was particularly strong. There were'}, {'start': '40248.400', 'end': '40251.680', 'text': 'numerous accounts online of trainers'}, {'start': '40250.240', 'end': '40253.520', 'text': 'accidentally entering Pokémon'}, {'start': '40251.680', 'end': '40255.680', 'text': 'territories and being attacked and'}, {'start': '40253.520', 'end': '40257.436', 'text': 'Kirohane was well aware of the risks.'}, {'start': '40255.680', 'end': '40259.200', 'text': "Umbreon, you'll be on guard for the"}, {'start': '40257.436', 'end': '40260.720', 'text': 'first half of the night and Dark Crow'}, {'start': '40259.200', 'end': '40262.640', 'text': 'will take over for the second half.'}, {'start': '40260.720', 'end': '40264.400', 'text': 'Kirohane instructed his Pokémon before'}, {'start': '40262.640', 'end': '40266.400', 'text': 'crawling into his sleeping bag and'}, {'start': '40264.400', 'end': '40267.916', 'text': 'falling into a deep sleep. Perhaps due'}, {'start': '40266.400', 'end': '40269.840', 'text': 'to sheer exhaustion, he slept'}, {'start': '40267.916', 'end': '40271.360', 'text': "exceptionally soundly. It wasn't until"}, {'start': '40269.840', 'end': '40273.436', 'text': 'the next morning when the sounds of a'}, {'start': '40271.360', 'end': '40275.596', 'text': 'battle outside his tent woke him that he'}, {'start': '40273.436', 'end': '40277.360', 'text': 'realized it was already past 9. Looking'}, {'start': '40275.596', 'end': '40279.360', 'text': 'out, he saw a group of league trainers'}, {'start': '40277.360', 'end': '40280.880', 'text': 'engaged in a battle, and Kirohane'}, {'start': '40279.360', 'end': '40282.640', 'text': "couldn't help but think to himself how"}, {'start': '40280.880', 'end': '40284.000', 'text': 'sheltered they seemed. A crowd had'}, {'start': '40282.640', 'end': '40286.000', 'text': 'already formed a circle around the'}, {'start': '40284.000', 'end': '40287.596', 'text': 'combatants. Hirohane squeezed into'}, {'start': '40286.000', 'end': '40289.680', 'text': 'watch, but he quickly found himself'}, {'start': '40287.596', 'end': '40291.360', 'text': 'disappointed. Two low-level Pokémon were'}, {'start': '40289.680', 'end': '40293.360', 'text': 'battling, and their trainers commands'}, {'start': '40291.360', 'end': '40295.436', 'text': 'were utterly chaotic, lacking any'}, {'start': '40293.360', 'end': '40297.756', 'text': 'semblance of strategy. Shaking his head'}, {'start': '40295.436', 'end': '40300.400', 'text': 'in disapproval, Hirohane began packing'}, {'start': '40297.756', 'end': '40302.000', 'text': 'up his tent and belongings. Dark crow,'}, {'start': '40300.400', 'end': '40303.680', 'text': 'stay behind me and continue'}, {'start': '40302.000', 'end': '40305.276', 'text': 'reconnaissance from the shadows. He'}, {'start': '40303.680', 'end': '40307.436', 'text': 'instructed before releasing the dark'}, {'start': '40305.276', 'end': '40309.276', 'text': 'crow in a hidden spot and setting off on'}, {'start': '40307.436', 'end': '40311.520', 'text': "his journey. Hirohane's destination was"}, {'start': '40309.276', 'end': '40313.360', 'text': 'to head north past Dingfong Town and'}, {'start': '40311.520', 'end': '40315.756', 'text': 'reach Akaba Town. This small'}, {'start': '40313.360', 'end': '40317.756', 'text': 'agricultural town located near Chimney'}, {'start': '40315.756', 'end': '40319.680', 'text': 'Mountain frequently experienced volcanic'}, {'start': '40317.756', 'end': '40321.596', 'text': 'ashfall which enriched the soil and'}, {'start': '40319.680', 'end': '40323.436', 'text': 'boosted agricultural development. The'}, {'start': '40321.596', 'end': '40324.880', 'text': 'organic produce from Akaba town was'}, {'start': '40323.436', 'end': '40326.720', 'text': 'highly sought after by the wealthy'}, {'start': '40324.880', 'end': '40328.560', 'text': 'elite. The town was also home to'}, {'start': '40326.720', 'end': '40331.116', 'text': 'numerous researchers studying ancient'}, {'start': '40328.560', 'end': '40333.040', 'text': 'Pokémon and fossils. Hirohane had often'}, {'start': '40331.116', 'end': '40335.276', 'text': 'seen mentions of professors and scholars'}, {'start': '40333.040', 'end': '40337.116', 'text': 'visiting Akaba town online. Following'}, {'start': '40335.276', 'end': '40339.116', 'text': 'his planned route, Hirohane traveled'}, {'start': '40337.116', 'end': '40340.960', 'text': 'north. He rode his mountain bike across'}, {'start': '40339.116', 'end': '40343.040', 'text': 'plains and walked through rugged terrain'}, {'start': '40340.960', 'end': '40345.040', 'text': 'when necessary. After passing through a'}, {'start': '40343.040', 'end': '40346.560', 'text': 'small wetland, the scorching midday sun'}, {'start': '40345.040', 'end': '40348.960', 'text': 'forced him to stop and rest after'}, {'start': '40346.560', 'end': '40350.640', 'text': 'trekking for over 2 hours. Nearby, he'}, {'start': '40348.960', 'end': '40352.560', 'text': 'spotted a small patch of desert and'}, {'start': '40350.640', 'end': '40354.400', 'text': 'debated whether to cross it directly or'}, {'start': '40352.560', 'end': '40356.240', 'text': 'take a detour. Just as he was about to'}, {'start': '40354.400', 'end': '40358.400', 'text': 'call on Dark Crow for reconnaissance.'}, {'start': '40356.240', 'end': '40360.480', 'text': 'Hirohane sensed something a miss. His'}, {'start': '40358.400', 'end': '40362.480', 'text': 'sharp instincts honed from a year of'}, {'start': '40360.480', 'end': '40364.320', 'text': 'drifting at sea immediately heightened'}, {'start': '40362.480', 'end': '40366.320', 'text': 'his vigilance as his eyes scanned the'}, {'start': '40364.320', 'end': '40368.080', 'text': 'surroundings. Show yourselves, he called'}, {'start': '40366.320', 'end': '40370.160', 'text': 'out to two withered trees nearby and'}, {'start': '40368.080', 'end': '40372.640', 'text': 'released his crot. The area remained'}, {'start': '40370.160', 'end': '40374.640', 'text': 'eerily silent. Hirohane smirked coldly'}, {'start': '40372.640', 'end': '40376.480', 'text': "and taunted. What's the matter? You've"}, {'start': '40374.640', 'end': '40378.080', 'text': 'been lying in wait here for so long,'}, {'start': '40376.480', 'end': '40380.000', 'text': 'hoping for a prey foolish enough to'}, {'start': '40378.080', 'end': '40381.916', 'text': "enter the desert, haven't<unk> you. As"}, {'start': '40380.000', 'end': '40383.756', 'text': 'soon as he finished speaking, a man and'}, {'start': '40381.916', 'end': '40385.916', 'text': 'a woman emerged from beside the two'}, {'start': '40383.756', 'end': '40387.680', 'text': 'withered trees. The man was tall and'}, {'start': '40385.916', 'end': '40389.756', 'text': 'wore a turban on his head, while the'}, {'start': '40387.680', 'end': '40391.916', 'text': 'woman, though attractive, maintained an'}, {'start': '40389.756', 'end': '40394.160', 'text': 'expressionless gaze fixed on Kirohane.'}, {'start': '40391.916', 'end': '40395.916', 'text': 'Hey kid, how did you find us? The tall,'}, {'start': '40394.160', 'end': '40398.000', 'text': "burly man's face flickered with a hint"}, {'start': '40395.916', 'end': '40400.160', 'text': 'of confusion before he scanned Hiu up'}, {'start': '40398.000', 'end': '40402.000', 'text': 'and down with a mocking gaze. His tone'}, {'start': '40400.160', 'end': '40404.240', 'text': 'was full of disdain, as though he had'}, {'start': '40402.000', 'end': '40406.240', 'text': 'already regarded Heyou as prey. Hiu'}, {'start': '40404.240', 'end': '40408.320', 'text': 'stared at him impassively, his jet black'}, {'start': '40406.240', 'end': '40410.320', 'text': 'eyes glinting with a cold, detached'}, {'start': '40408.320', 'end': '40412.160', 'text': 'light. The location they had chosen was'}, {'start': '40410.320', 'end': '40414.240', 'text': 'indeed secluded at the entrance of the'}, {'start': '40412.160', 'end': '40416.800', 'text': 'desert, where withered trees intertwined'}, {'start': '40414.240', 'end': '40418.320', 'text': 'with lush foliage, offering ample cover.'}, {'start': '40416.800', 'end': '40420.160', 'text': 'Yet, their disguises were laughably'}, {'start': '40418.320', 'end': '40421.916', 'text': 'inadequate. Perhaps they could fool some'}, {'start': '40420.160', 'end': '40424.080', 'text': "of the Alliance's rookie trainers. But"}, {'start': '40421.916', 'end': '40426.240', 'text': 'Heyou, having endured countless storms'}, {'start': '40424.080', 'end': '40428.000', 'text': 'aboard pirate ships, was no greenhorn.'}, {'start': '40426.240', 'end': '40429.596', 'text': '"Enough talking. Let\'s finish him off'}, {'start': '40428.000', 'end': '40431.680', 'text': 'quickly and get out of here after this'}, {'start': '40429.596', 'end': '40433.520', 'text': 'job," said the attractive woman bluntly,'}, {'start': '40431.680', 'end': '40434.720', 'text': 'her voice dripping with contempt. Hey,'}, {'start': '40433.520', 'end': '40436.480', 'text': 'you caught on to some useful'}, {'start': '40434.720', 'end': '40438.560', 'text': "information. These two weren't purely"}, {'start': '40436.480', 'end': '40440.480', 'text': 'underground operatives. Outwardly, they'}, {'start': '40438.560', 'end': '40442.320', 'text': 'posed as legitimate alliance trainers,'}, {'start': '40440.480', 'end': '40444.240', 'text': 'but in the shadows, they engaged in'}, {'start': '40442.320', 'end': '40446.080', 'text': 'occasional black market activities, such'}, {'start': '40444.240', 'end': '40448.080', 'text': 'as ambushing ordinary trainers in'}, {'start': '40446.080', 'end': '40450.160', 'text': 'desolate areas. Both sides reached for'}, {'start': '40448.080', 'end': '40452.560', 'text': 'their pokeballs almost simultaneously,'}, {'start': '40450.160', 'end': '40454.640', 'text': 'but Heyu had an ace up his merro hidden'}, {'start': '40452.560', 'end': '40456.640', 'text': 'in the shadows. In an instant, a dark'}, {'start': '40454.640', 'end': '40458.720', 'text': 'blur zipped past and a bloody line'}, {'start': '40456.640', 'end': '40460.320', 'text': "appeared on the burly man's neck. His"}, {'start': '40458.720', 'end': '40461.756', 'text': 'head tumbled to the ground like a soccer'}, {'start': '40460.320', 'end': '40463.520', 'text': "ball. He didn't even have time to"}, {'start': '40461.756', 'end': '40465.840', 'text': 'release his Pokémon before being taken'}, {'start': '40463.520', 'end': '40468.480', 'text': 'out. Such was the brutal reality of wild'}, {'start': '40465.840', 'end': '40470.400', 'text': 'battles. The woman, horrified, hastily'}, {'start': '40468.480', 'end': '40472.560', 'text': 'released her Pokémon and commanded it to'}, {'start': '40470.400', 'end': '40474.640', 'text': 'use protect. Heyu quickly assessed the'}, {'start': '40472.560', 'end': '40476.720', 'text': 'situation. Unlike the typical alliance'}, {'start': '40474.640', 'end': '40478.480', 'text': 'trainers, these individuals who operated'}, {'start': '40476.720', 'end': '40480.400', 'text': 'in the gray areas of morality were'}, {'start': '40478.480', 'end': '40482.080', 'text': 'weaker in terms of raw strength, but had'}, {'start': '40480.400', 'end': '40484.240', 'text': 'better adaptability in battle. A'}, {'start': '40482.080', 'end': '40485.680', 'text': 'Venomoth and a stunky radiated energy'}, {'start': '40484.240', 'end': '40488.160', 'text': 'that was clearly stronger than his'}, {'start': '40485.680', 'end': '40490.400', 'text': 'merro, but still inferior to his crot.'}, {'start': '40488.160', 'end': '40492.960', 'text': 'Hey smirked coldly and gave a command.'}, {'start': '40490.400', 'end': '40495.040', 'text': "Umbreon use shadow ball. The woman's"}, {'start': '40492.960', 'end': '40496.640', 'text': 'face darkened. She had assumed he was'}, {'start': '40495.040', 'end': '40498.560', 'text': 'just an inexperienced rookie from the'}, {'start': '40496.640', 'end': '40500.400', 'text': 'alliance. But now she realized she had'}, {'start': '40498.560', 'end': '40502.320', 'text': 'severely underestimated him. His'}, {'start': '40500.400', 'end': '40505.200', 'text': 'ruthlessness in combat was far beyond'}, {'start': '40502.320', 'end': '40507.436', 'text': 'her expectations. Damn it. Useless fool'}, {'start': '40505.200', 'end': '40509.436', 'text': 'killed so easily by a sneak attack. She'}, {'start': '40507.436', 'end': '40510.800', 'text': 'cursed at her deceased partner. Enraged.'}, {'start': '40509.436', 'end': '40512.240', 'text': 'What should have been a tugan stone'}, {'start': '40510.800', 'end': '40514.480', 'text': 'advantage had flipped into a dire'}, {'start': '40512.240', 'end': '40516.880', 'text': 'situation. Hey you unfazed by her'}, {'start': '40514.480', 'end': '40519.040', 'text': 'outburst continued issuing orders.'}, {'start': '40516.880', 'end': '40521.436', 'text': 'Merro, Tailwind to boost the team.'}, {'start': '40519.040', 'end': '40523.916', 'text': 'Umbreon, keep attacking. Cradant, use'}, {'start': '40521.436', 'end': '40526.320', 'text': 'Aqua Jet. Following his commands, the'}, {'start': '40523.916', 'end': '40528.880', 'text': 'Pokemon sprang into coordinated action.'}, {'start': '40526.320', 'end': '40530.560', 'text': 'Venomoth, quick, use light screen, the'}, {'start': '40528.880', 'end': '40532.560', 'text': 'woman shouted, desperate to mount a'}, {'start': '40530.560', 'end': '40534.800', 'text': 'defense. But highest Pokémon were'}, {'start': '40532.560', 'end': '40536.160', 'text': 'already in perfect sync. Their tactical'}, {'start': '40534.800', 'end': '40537.840', 'text': 'prowess honed to the point that they'}, {'start': '40536.160', 'end': '40539.840', 'text': 'could adapt seamlessly, even without'}, {'start': '40537.840', 'end': '40541.596', 'text': 'explicit instructions. The black wall'}, {'start': '40539.840', 'end': '40543.276', 'text': 'could only form a single barrier did she'}, {'start': '40541.596', 'end': '40545.436', 'text': 'expect it to protect two Pokémon at'}, {'start': '40543.276', 'end': '40547.436', 'text': 'once. The dark crow and the ironclad'}, {'start': '40545.436', 'end': '40549.360', 'text': 'crodon exchanged glances, instantly'}, {'start': '40547.436', 'end': '40550.560', 'text': "grasping each other's intentions. They"}, {'start': '40549.360', 'end': '40552.880', 'text': 'swiftly adjusted their attack'}, {'start': '40550.560', 'end': '40555.040', 'text': 'trajectories, crossing paths to launch a'}, {'start': '40552.880', 'end': '40556.880', 'text': 'coordinated assault. A faint air current'}, {'start': '40555.040', 'end': '40559.040', 'text': 'began to swirl around the Pokémon, and'}, {'start': '40556.880', 'end': '40560.880', 'text': 'in an instant, their speed increased.'}, {'start': '40559.040', 'end': '40563.040', 'text': 'With the Tailwind effect in play, the'}, {'start': '40560.880', 'end': '40564.800', 'text': 'entire team gained a boost. The opposing'}, {'start': '40563.040', 'end': '40566.480', 'text': "woman's commanding skills were equally"}, {'start': '40564.800', 'end': '40568.320', 'text': 'impressive. After deploying the light'}, {'start': '40566.480', 'end': '40570.400', 'text': 'wall, she immediately ordered her'}, {'start': '40568.320', 'end': '40572.160', 'text': 'Pokémon to counterattack. The Venomoth'}, {'start': '40570.400', 'end': '40574.080', 'text': 'used sbeam to block the shadow ball'}, {'start': '40572.160', 'end': '40575.916', 'text': 'while the Stunky sprayed acid. Although'}, {'start': '40574.080', 'end': '40577.840', 'text': "her Pokemon hadn't reached the level of"}, {'start': '40575.916', 'end': '40579.116', 'text': 'perfect synchronization, their teamwork'}, {'start': '40577.840', 'end': '40580.720', 'text': 'still displayed a degree of'}, {'start': '40579.116', 'end': '40582.720', 'text': 'coordination. While directing the'}, {'start': '40580.720', 'end': '40584.640', 'text': 'battle, Pu cautiously retreated,'}, {'start': '40582.720', 'end': '40586.560', 'text': 'striving to put distance between himself'}, {'start': '40584.640', 'end': '40588.400', 'text': 'and the enemy Pokémon, all while'}, {'start': '40586.560', 'end': '40590.160', 'text': 'scouting for advantageous terrain. He'}, {'start': '40588.400', 'end': '40592.240', 'text': 'knew that even with the upper hand in a'}, {'start': '40590.160', 'end': '40593.680', 'text': 'wild skirmish, a single fatal strike to'}, {'start': '40592.240', 'end': '40596.000', 'text': 'the trainer could instantly turn the'}, {'start': '40593.680', 'end': '40597.756', 'text': 'tide. Facing adversaries who operated in'}, {'start': '40596.000', 'end': '40599.276', 'text': 'the gray areas of morality, he'}, {'start': '40597.756', 'end': '40601.916', 'text': 'understood the need for extreme'}, {'start': '40599.276', 'end': '40604.000', 'text': 'vigilance. Any slip could be disastrous.'}, {'start': '40601.916', 'end': '40605.756', 'text': 'As expected, the opposing woman grew'}, {'start': '40604.000', 'end': '40607.436', 'text': "increasingly frustrated with Haya's"}, {'start': '40605.756', 'end': '40609.436', 'text': 'cautious maneuvering. She cursed'}, {'start': '40607.436', 'end': '40611.276', 'text': 'inwardly. "Damn it, this kid\'s as'}, {'start': '40609.436', 'end': '40612.880', 'text': "slippery as an eel. He doesn't act like"}, {'start': '40611.276', 'end': '40614.800', 'text': 'a league trainer at all. More like a'}, {'start': '40612.880', 'end': '40616.960', 'text': 'turtle hiding in its shell." Realizing'}, {'start': '40614.800', 'end': '40619.040', 'text': 'her plan to ambush and eliminate him had'}, {'start': '40616.960', 'end': '40621.276', 'text': 'failed, her demeanor shifted. She issued'}, {'start': '40619.040', 'end': '40623.520', 'text': 'a cold command. Come out, haunt her. Use'}, {'start': '40621.276', 'end': '40625.756', 'text': 'hypnosis. From the shadow behind her, a'}, {'start': '40623.520', 'end': '40627.596', 'text': 'Pokemon slowly emerged. It was Haunter.'}, {'start': '40625.756', 'end': '40629.520', 'text': 'During the earlier battle, Haunter had'}, {'start': '40627.596', 'end': '40631.116', 'text': 'been concealed in her shadow, lying in'}, {'start': '40629.520', 'end': '40633.520', 'text': 'wait for the perfect moment to strike'}, {'start': '40631.116', 'end': '40635.520', 'text': 'when Heu let his guard down. However,'}, {'start': '40633.520', 'end': '40637.200', 'text': 'the young trainer, despite holding an'}, {'start': '40635.520', 'end': '40639.040', 'text': 'advantage, remained steady and'}, {'start': '40637.200', 'end': '40641.276', 'text': 'methodical, showing no signs of'}, {'start': '40639.040', 'end': '40643.756', 'text': 'overconfidence. Dark Crow used Gust.'}, {'start': '40641.276', 'end': '40645.916', 'text': 'Ironclaw cried, "Try Razer Shell. Take'}, {'start': '40643.756', 'end': '40647.520', 'text': 'out the Venomoth first." Hya\'s eyes'}, {'start': '40645.916', 'end': '40649.276', 'text': 'flickered with surprise upon realizing'}, {'start': '40647.520', 'end': '40651.360', 'text': 'his opponent had been holding back a'}, {'start': '40649.276', 'end': '40653.276', 'text': 'trump card. The Umbreon leapt into'}, {'start': '40651.360', 'end': '40655.360', 'text': 'action, shielding the two Pokémon from'}, {'start': '40653.276', 'end': '40657.756', 'text': 'hypnosis and fell into a deep sleep'}, {'start': '40655.360', 'end': '40660.080', 'text': 'itself. Stars of white light appeared on'}, {'start': '40657.756', 'end': '40662.240', 'text': 'its fur, giving it a renewed, radiant'}, {'start': '40660.080', 'end': '40664.960', 'text': 'appearance. Dark crow drill pack'}, {'start': '40662.240', 'end': '40667.040', 'text': 'Ironclaw crawled on. Water jet sharpedo,'}, {'start': '40664.960', 'end': '40668.640', 'text': 'stay by my side and guard me. Heyu'}, {'start': '40667.040', 'end': '40670.640', 'text': 'commanded relentlessly, pressing the'}, {'start': '40668.640', 'end': '40672.800', 'text': 'attack. The battle tipped further in his'}, {'start': '40670.640', 'end': '40674.560', 'text': 'favor, becoming increasingly one-sided.'}, {'start': '40672.800', 'end': '40676.240', 'text': 'Haunter, what are you doing? Damn it.'}, {'start': '40674.560', 'end': '40678.400', 'text': 'Get back here now. The woman shouted'}, {'start': '40676.240', 'end': '40680.240', 'text': 'angrily. To her dismay, Haunter had'}, {'start': '40678.400', 'end': '40682.160', 'text': 'abandoned the fight and was fleeing into'}, {'start': '40680.240', 'end': '40684.400', 'text': 'the depths of the desert. Noticing his'}, {'start': '40682.160', 'end': '40686.160', 'text': "opponent's focus had shifted, Hiu seized"}, {'start': '40684.400', 'end': '40688.080', 'text': 'the moment to continue his offensive.'}, {'start': '40686.160', 'end': '40690.080', 'text': 'Venomoth was quickly defeated. His'}, {'start': '40688.080', 'end': '40692.160', 'text': 'Pokémon gradually formed a circle,'}, {'start': '40690.080', 'end': '40694.160', 'text': 'closing in on the exhausted Stunky and'}, {'start': '40692.160', 'end': '40696.240', 'text': 'its trainer. The woman stared in despair'}, {'start': '40694.160', 'end': '40697.916', 'text': 'at the scene unfolding before her. She'}, {'start': '40696.240', 'end': '40699.756', 'text': 'had never anticipated that the Pokémon'}, {'start': '40697.916', 'end': '40701.916', 'text': 'she captured would betray her in such a'}, {'start': '40699.756', 'end': '40704.160', 'text': 'critical moment. Regret surged in her'}, {'start': '40701.916', 'end': '40706.160', 'text': 'heart. Her first two Pokémon raised from'}, {'start': '40704.160', 'end': '40708.400', 'text': 'infancy were fiercely loyal. But'}, {'start': '40706.160', 'end': '40710.320', 'text': 'Haunter, captured Midame at level 20 for'}, {'start': '40708.400', 'end': '40712.720', 'text': 'its rarity, had proven to be a costly'}, {'start': '40710.320', 'end': '40714.640', 'text': "misstep. It's all a misunderstanding. I"}, {'start': '40712.720', 'end': '40716.480', 'text': "swear it was all that scoundrel's idea."}, {'start': '40714.640', 'end': '40718.320', 'text': "I was coerced. I didn't mean to offend"}, {'start': '40716.480', 'end': '40720.320', 'text': "you. The woman's face was pale with"}, {'start': '40718.320', 'end': '40722.640', 'text': 'fear, her voice trembling as she pressed'}, {'start': '40720.320', 'end': '40724.640', 'text': 'herself against a withered tree, seeking'}, {'start': '40722.640', 'end': '40727.200', 'text': 'any semblance of safety. "Please spare'}, {'start': '40724.640', 'end': '40729.520', 'text': 'me," she pleaded. Then, as if struck by'}, {'start': '40727.200', 'end': '40731.360', 'text': 'an idea, she slowly raised her hands and'}, {'start': '40729.520', 'end': '40733.360', 'text': 'unclasped the buttons on her chest,'}, {'start': '40731.360', 'end': '40735.360', 'text': 'pulling her garment open. Her pale,'}, {'start': '40733.360', 'end': '40736.960', 'text': 'snow-like skin and alluring figure were'}, {'start': '40735.360', 'end': '40738.800', 'text': 'revealed under the moonlight. "If you'}, {'start': '40736.960', 'end': '40740.720', 'text': "let me live, I'll serve you however you"}, {'start': '40738.800', 'end': '40742.800', 'text': 'wish. He<unk>ll do anything to repay'}, {'start': '40740.720', 'end': '40744.560', 'text': 'your mercy," she said, forcing a'}, {'start': '40742.800', 'end': '40746.640', 'text': 'seductive smile. She struck a'}, {'start': '40744.560', 'end': '40747.916', 'text': 'provocative pose, her slender legs'}, {'start': '40746.640', 'end': '40749.916', 'text': 'gleaming under the moonlight.'}, {'start': '40747.916', 'end': '40751.840', 'text': '"Inwardly," she thought. "Let\'s see if'}, {'start': '40749.916', 'end': '40753.520', 'text': 'you can resist me now." Kuroba gazed at'}, {'start': '40751.840', 'end': '40755.756', 'text': 'the woman before him with an expression'}, {'start': '40753.520', 'end': '40757.436', 'text': 'that was both peculiar and unreadable.'}, {'start': '40755.756', 'end': '40759.276', 'text': 'Though her figure was undeniably'}, {'start': '40757.436', 'end': '40761.116', 'text': 'alluring, her looks were merely above'}, {'start': '40759.276', 'end': '40762.880', 'text': 'average, far from the stunning beauties'}, {'start': '40761.116', 'end': '40764.960', 'text': 'he had encountered during his travels.'}, {'start': '40762.880', 'end': '40766.800', 'text': 'As he observed her flirtatious demeanor,'}, {'start': '40764.960', 'end': '40768.800', 'text': 'a thought crossed his mind. Was she'}, {'start': '40766.800', 'end': '40770.560', 'text': 'trying to seduce him into a wild trrist'}, {'start': '40768.800', 'end': '40772.480', 'text': 'in this desolate place? Before he could'}, {'start': '40770.560', 'end': '40775.276', 'text': 'delve deeper into his musings, the woman'}, {'start': '40772.480', 'end': '40777.040', 'text': "spoke in a koi and sugary tone. Sir, I'm"}, {'start': '40775.276', 'end': '40779.520', 'text': 'really good at this. Her words made'}, {'start': '40777.040', 'end': '40781.680', 'text': "Kuroba's expression turn icy, his voice"}, {'start': '40779.520', 'end': '40783.436', 'text': 'cold and sharp as a blade. "Turn'}, {'start': '40781.680', 'end': '40785.360', 'text': 'around," he ordered. The woman\'s heart'}, {'start': '40783.436', 'end': '40787.276', 'text': 'leapt with relief, misinterpreting his'}, {'start': '40785.360', 'end': '40788.800', 'text': 'command, she thought to herself. "So,'}, {'start': '40787.276', 'end': '40790.560', 'text': 'this young man is letting me go after,'}, {'start': '40788.800', 'end': '40792.640', 'text': 'although it seems he prefers things from'}, {'start': '40790.560', 'end': '40794.480', 'text': 'behind, she rolled her eyes subtly,'}, {'start': '40792.640', 'end': '40796.560', 'text': 'casting him a flirtatious glance.'}, {'start': '40794.480', 'end': '40798.320', 'text': 'Leaning onto a withered tree branch, she'}, {'start': '40796.560', 'end': '40800.320', 'text': 'swayed her hips provocatively and'}, {'start': '40798.320', 'end': '40802.160', 'text': 'teased." "Sir, just make sure to be'}, {'start': '40800.320', 'end': '40803.840', 'text': 'gentle with me later." But before she'}, {'start': '40802.160', 'end': '40805.680', 'text': 'could finish her sentence, a flash of'}, {'start': '40803.840', 'end': '40807.436', 'text': 'cold steel cut through the air. A'}, {'start': '40805.680', 'end': '40809.360', 'text': 'razor-sharp dagger pierced her delicate'}, {'start': '40807.436', 'end': '40811.200', 'text': 'throat with lightning speed. Blood'}, {'start': '40809.360', 'end': '40813.276', 'text': 'sprayed violently, staining the ground'}, {'start': '40811.200', 'end': '40815.276', 'text': 'with crimson like grotesque flowers'}, {'start': '40813.276', 'end': '40817.200', 'text': 'blooming in the dirt. Her eyes widened'}, {'start': '40815.276', 'end': '40819.520', 'text': 'in shock and disbelief as her body'}, {'start': '40817.200', 'end': '40821.756', 'text': 'slowly crumpled to the ground. Lifeless.'}, {'start': '40819.520', 'end': '40823.756', 'text': "Kuroba's lips curled into a cruel smirk"}, {'start': '40821.756', 'end': '40825.200', 'text': 'as he swiftly turned her over, searching'}, {'start': '40823.756', 'end': '40827.200', 'text': 'her belongings until he found the'}, {'start': '40825.200', 'end': '40828.960', 'text': 'skuntanks pokeball. Did you really think'}, {'start': '40827.200', 'end': '40830.880', 'text': 'ID fall for your flimsy charms? He'}, {'start': '40828.960', 'end': '40832.480', 'text': 'thought coldly. His faint compliance had'}, {'start': '40830.880', 'end': '40834.320', 'text': 'been nothing more than a ruse to buy'}, {'start': '40832.480', 'end': '40836.240', 'text': "time and ensure the skunt tank didn't"}, {'start': '40834.320', 'end': '40838.080', 'text': 'activate its explosive ability. He'}, {'start': '40836.240', 'end': '40840.080', 'text': 'quickly secured the pokeball, locking it'}, {'start': '40838.080', 'end': '40841.520', 'text': "in place. The reason Kuroba hadn't"}, {'start': '40840.080', 'end': '40843.520', 'text': 'neutralized the woman earlier was'}, {'start': '40841.520', 'end': '40845.680', 'text': 'precisely because of the skunt tank. It'}, {'start': '40843.520', 'end': '40847.756', 'text': 'possessed three abilities: stench, keen'}, {'start': '40845.680', 'end': '40849.596', 'text': "eye, and aftermath. Kuroba couldn't"}, {'start': '40847.756', 'end': '40852.480', 'text': 'afford to take any risks, no matter how'}, {'start': '40849.596', 'end': '40854.560', 'text': 'slim the odds. Nearby, his Merro circled'}, {'start': '40852.480', 'end': '40856.480', 'text': 'overhead, keeping a vigilant watch,'}, {'start': '40854.560', 'end': '40857.756', 'text': 'while his Umbreon obediently gathered'}, {'start': '40856.480', 'end': '40860.080', 'text': 'the pokeballs of their defeated'}, {'start': '40857.756', 'end': '40862.160', 'text': 'opponents. After ordering his Pokemon to'}, {'start': '40860.080', 'end': '40864.320', 'text': 'clean up the battlefield, Kurobo wasted'}, {'start': '40862.160', 'end': '40866.400', 'text': 'no time leaving the treacherous area,'}, {'start': '40864.320', 'end': '40868.400', 'text': 'disappearing into the vast expanse of a'}, {'start': '40866.400', 'end': '40870.400', 'text': 'small desert. As night fell, the'}, {'start': '40868.400', 'end': '40872.640', 'text': "desert's scorching heat gave way to a"}, {'start': '40870.400', 'end': '40874.720', 'text': 'biting cold. Without proper insulation,'}, {'start': '40872.640', 'end': '40876.800', 'text': 'one could easily succumb to illness.'}, {'start': '40874.720', 'end': '40878.880', 'text': 'Inside a silver tent, Kuroba sat'}, {'start': '40876.800', 'end': '40880.720', 'text': 'cross-legged, meticulously examining the'}, {'start': '40878.880', 'end': '40882.640', 'text': 'spoils of the day. With a rustling'}, {'start': '40880.720', 'end': '40884.560', 'text': 'sound, he emptied the belongings of his'}, {'start': '40882.640', 'end': '40886.160', 'text': 'fallen adversaries onto the floor,'}, {'start': '40884.560', 'end': '40888.080', 'text': 'sorting through the loot. Among the'}, {'start': '40886.160', 'end': '40890.400', 'text': 'items were two Pokémon, both around'}, {'start': '40888.080', 'end': '40892.000', 'text': 'level 28 Venomoth and the skunt tank.'}, {'start': '40890.400', 'end': '40894.240', 'text': 'Noting that the skunt tanks ability was'}, {'start': '40892.000', 'end': '40896.320', 'text': 'merely stench, Koroba realized his'}, {'start': '40894.240', 'end': '40898.000', 'text': 'earlier caution had been unnecessary.'}, {'start': '40896.320', 'end': '40899.840', 'text': 'Hey was astonished to discover that the'}, {'start': '40898.000', 'end': '40901.916', 'text': 'Dusttox was actually a hidden ability'}, {'start': '40899.840', 'end': '40903.680', 'text': 'compound eyes variant, making it highly'}, {'start': '40901.916', 'end': '40905.436', 'text': 'valuable. He pulled out his most recent'}, {'start': '40903.680', 'end': '40907.520', 'text': 'Pokedex from his pocket and began'}, {'start': '40905.436', 'end': '40909.520', 'text': 'inspecting the Pokeballs one by one. In'}, {'start': '40907.520', 'end': '40911.276', 'text': "stark contrast, the man who hadn't even"}, {'start': '40909.520', 'end': '40913.360', 'text': 'released his Pokemon had two rather'}, {'start': '40911.276', 'end': '40915.916', 'text': 'ordinary ones by his idea gloom and a'}, {'start': '40913.360', 'end': '40917.596', 'text': 'vin in it. Both only at level 22. Even'}, {'start': '40915.916', 'end': '40919.520', 'text': "compared to the woman's Pokémon, they"}, {'start': '40917.596', 'end': '40921.040', 'text': 'seemed unimpressive. Huh, this is'}, {'start': '40919.520', 'end': '40922.880', 'text': 'actually Hey, you rummaged through a'}, {'start': '40921.040', 'end': '40924.560', 'text': 'pile of miscellaneous items and pulled'}, {'start': '40922.880', 'end': '40926.480', 'text': 'out a small bullet tit was a marriage'}, {'start': '40924.560', 'end': '40928.000', 'text': 'certificate. Upon opening it, he'}, {'start': '40926.480', 'end': '40929.916', 'text': 'confirmed it belonged to the man and'}, {'start': '40928.000', 'end': '40931.596', 'text': 'woman from earlier. No wonder they were'}, {'start': '40929.916', 'end': '40933.840', 'text': 'traveling together, committing robberies'}, {'start': '40931.596', 'end': '40935.916', 'text': 'as a pair, and training only poison type'}, {'start': '40933.840', 'end': '40937.360', 'text': 'Pokémon. Turns out they were a married'}, {'start': '40935.916', 'end': '40938.960', 'text': "couple. Hey, you couldn't help but"}, {'start': '40937.360', 'end': '40940.640', 'text': 'chuckle to himself as he shook his head'}, {'start': '40938.960', 'end': '40942.400', 'text': 'slightly. He casually tossed the'}, {'start': '40940.640', 'end': '40943.756', 'text': 'marriage certificate into a corner and'}, {'start': '40942.400', 'end': '40945.436', 'text': 'continued searching through the other'}, {'start': '40943.756', 'end': '40947.116', 'text': 'items. It seemed the couple had been'}, {'start': '40945.436', 'end': '40948.480', 'text': 'camping there for quite some time as'}, {'start': '40947.116', 'end': '40950.000', 'text': 'their basic supplies were nearly'}, {'start': '40948.480', 'end': '40951.520', 'text': 'depleted. Most of what they had left'}, {'start': '40950.000', 'end': '40953.276', 'text': 'were bottles and jars filled with'}, {'start': '40951.520', 'end': '40954.800', 'text': 'various potions. Hey, you opened them'}, {'start': '40953.276', 'end': '40956.800', 'text': 'one by one and found they were all'}, {'start': '40954.800', 'end': '40958.880', 'text': 'antidotes. It made sense since both of'}, {'start': '40956.800', 'end': '40960.320', 'text': 'them trained poison type Pokémon. They'}, {'start': '40958.880', 'end': '40962.080', 'text': 'were likely to come into contact with'}, {'start': '40960.320', 'end': '40964.080', 'text': "toxins if they weren't careful."}, {'start': '40962.080', 'end': '40965.756', 'text': 'Suddenly, it dawned on him. Poison type'}, {'start': '40964.080', 'end': '40967.756', 'text': 'Pokémon were tough to deal with, and'}, {'start': '40965.756', 'end': '40969.756', 'text': 'most ordinary trainers avoided them, but'}, {'start': '40967.756', 'end': '40971.436', 'text': 'they did have their disadvantages. Aside'}, {'start': '40969.756', 'end': '40973.200', 'text': 'from the potions, the rest of the items'}, {'start': '40971.436', 'end': '40975.360', 'text': 'were standard survival gear, such as'}, {'start': '40973.200', 'end': '40977.360', 'text': 'ropes, insect repellents, and a simple'}, {'start': '40975.360', 'end': '40979.680', 'text': 'tent. None of these were of any use to'}, {'start': '40977.360', 'end': '40981.916', 'text': 'Heyu, so he had his croant dig a hole to'}, {'start': '40979.680', 'end': '40983.756', 'text': "bury them. However, in the woman's space"}, {'start': '40981.916', 'end': '40985.840', 'text': 'backpack, Heyu stumbled upon something'}, {'start': '40983.756', 'end': '40987.916', 'text': 'that genuinely surprised him. A lump of'}, {'start': '40985.840', 'end': '40989.916', 'text': 'black sludge resembling mud fell to the'}, {'start': '40987.916', 'end': '40992.160', 'text': 'ground, instantly staining the fabric'}, {'start': '40989.916', 'end': '40994.400', 'text': 'lining the tent. Within seconds, the'}, {'start': '40992.160', 'end': '40995.916', 'text': 'fabric was corroded beyond recognition.'}, {'start': '40994.400', 'end': '40997.520', 'text': 'Hey, you quickly pinched the corners of'}, {'start': '40995.916', 'end': '40999.680', 'text': 'the fabric and carried it outside the'}, {'start': '40997.520', 'end': '41001.436', 'text': 'tent. The black sludge fell onto the'}, {'start': '40999.680', 'end': '41003.596', 'text': 'ground where it immediately turned the'}, {'start': '41001.436', 'end': '41005.916', 'text': 'surrounding sand black, creating an'}, {'start': '41003.596', 'end': '41007.596', 'text': 'eerie sight. Black sludge. Hey, you'}, {'start': '41005.916', 'end': '41009.200', 'text': 'identified the item instantly. It was a'}, {'start': '41007.596', 'end': '41010.640', 'text': 'Pokeman held item that gradually'}, {'start': '41009.200', 'end': '41012.800', 'text': 'restored the health of poison type'}, {'start': '41010.640', 'end': '41015.040', 'text': 'Pokémon, but acted like poison when held'}, {'start': '41012.800', 'end': '41017.040', 'text': 'by any other type. Unfortunately, its'}, {'start': '41015.040', 'end': '41018.720', 'text': 'quality was subpar. Hey, you retrieved a'}, {'start': '41017.040', 'end': '41020.560', 'text': 'pair of speciallymade gloves from his'}, {'start': '41018.720', 'end': '41022.480', 'text': 'bag, carefully scooped up the sludge,'}, {'start': '41020.560', 'end': '41024.400', 'text': 'and muttered to himself, "For two people'}, {'start': '41022.480', 'end': '41026.560', 'text': 'with such weak Pokémon, having something'}, {'start': '41024.400', 'end': '41027.840', 'text': 'like this is truly unexpected." He'}, {'start': '41026.560', 'end': '41030.160', 'text': 'decided to collect it for potential'}, {'start': '41027.840', 'end': '41032.000', 'text': 'future use. Finding a glass bottle, he'}, {'start': '41030.160', 'end': '41033.680', 'text': 'cautiously deposited the black sludge'}, {'start': '41032.000', 'end': '41035.756', 'text': 'inside. In the corner of the space'}, {'start': '41033.680', 'end': '41037.596', 'text': 'backpack, Heyu also found a mid-tier'}, {'start': '41035.756', 'end': '41039.680', 'text': 'dusk stone and several bottles of Earth'}, {'start': '41037.596', 'end': '41041.520', 'text': 'Pulse Elixir. As for the black sludge,'}, {'start': '41039.680', 'end': '41042.960', 'text': 'Heyu already had a plan. The simplest'}, {'start': '41041.520', 'end': '41045.360', 'text': 'option was to sell it on the black'}, {'start': '41042.960', 'end': '41047.116', 'text': 'market. Despite its mediocre quality, it'}, {'start': '41045.360', 'end': '41048.720', 'text': 'was still a rare item and could easily'}, {'start': '41047.116', 'end': '41050.640', 'text': 'fetch several hundred thousand.'}, {'start': '41048.720', 'end': '41053.360', 'text': 'Alternatively, he could use it to craft'}, {'start': '41050.640', 'end': '41055.040', 'text': 'specialized potions or poisons. However,'}, {'start': '41053.360', 'end': '41056.960', 'text': "since Hey, you didn't train poison type"}, {'start': '41055.040', 'end': '41058.480', 'text': 'Pokémon, the first option was out of the'}, {'start': '41056.960', 'end': '41060.560', 'text': 'question, leaving him with only the'}, {'start': '41058.480', 'end': '41062.080', 'text': "latter. Poison May King silent killer's"}, {'start': '41060.560', 'end': '41064.400', 'text': 'weapon of choice was highly coveted'}, {'start': '41062.080', 'end': '41066.000', 'text': 'among mercenaries and assassins. Hey,'}, {'start': '41064.400', 'end': '41068.320', 'text': 'you instinctively turned to look at his'}, {'start': '41066.000', 'end': '41070.480', 'text': 'Umbreon. When excited or tense,'}, {'start': '41068.320', 'end': '41072.480', 'text': "Umbreon's body secreted a toxin laced"}, {'start': '41070.480', 'end': '41074.960', 'text': "sweat. If I'm going to make a poison, it"}, {'start': '41072.480', 'end': '41077.436', 'text': 'llll be one of something no one can ever'}, {'start': '41074.960', 'end': '41079.840', 'text': 'counter. A cruel smile spread across Hi'}, {'start': '41077.436', 'end': '41081.596', 'text': "Ya's face and his jet black eyes gleamed"}, {'start': '41079.840', 'end': '41083.680', 'text': 'coldly under the moonlight. The next'}, {'start': '41081.596', 'end': '41085.756', 'text': 'day, hey you set off on his journey. He'}, {'start': '41083.680', 'end': '41087.680', 'text': "wasn't in a hurry to create poison as"}, {'start': '41085.756', 'end': '41089.596', 'text': 'his cultivation plan still included the'}, {'start': '41087.680', 'end': '41091.680', 'text': 'development of a sunny rain energy block'}, {'start': '41089.596', 'end': '41093.360', 'text': 'which was yet to be completed. Moreover,'}, {'start': '41091.680', 'end': '41095.276', 'text': "the current circumstances didn't provide"}, {'start': '41093.360', 'end': '41097.680', 'text': 'a suitable place to collect experimental'}, {'start': '41095.276', 'end': '41099.596', 'text': 'materials for his research. However, if'}, {'start': '41097.680', 'end': '41101.200', 'text': 'he came across poison type Pokémon, he'}, {'start': '41099.596', 'end': '41102.880', 'text': 'could collect their toxins to slightly'}, {'start': '41101.200', 'end': '41104.880', 'text': 'replenish the poisonous properties of'}, {'start': '41102.880', 'end': '41107.200', 'text': 'the black sludge. The black sludge was'}, {'start': '41104.880', 'end': '41108.960', 'text': 'evidently a relatively inferior item, as'}, {'start': '41107.200', 'end': '41111.200', 'text': 'its toxins had little to no effect on'}, {'start': '41108.960', 'end': '41112.960', 'text': 'Pokémon above level 30. Collecting some'}, {'start': '41111.200', 'end': '41115.116', 'text': 'toxins to enhance the potency of the'}, {'start': '41112.960', 'end': '41117.116', 'text': 'black sludge was one of his objectives.'}, {'start': '41115.116', 'end': '41118.960', 'text': 'However, poison type Pokémon were scarce'}, {'start': '41117.116', 'end': '41120.560', 'text': 'in the desert. Au had been walking for'}, {'start': '41118.960', 'end': '41122.560', 'text': 'several hours without encountering a'}, {'start': '41120.560', 'end': '41124.400', 'text': 'single poison type Pokémon. Most of the'}, {'start': '41122.560', 'end': '41126.640', 'text': 'Pokémon he came across were ground or'}, {'start': '41124.400', 'end': '41128.800', 'text': 'rock types. After crossing a mildly'}, {'start': '41126.640', 'end': '41130.880', 'text': 'sloped sand dune, Hiu paused and'}, {'start': '41128.800', 'end': '41132.880', 'text': 'carefully surveyed his surroundings. The'}, {'start': '41130.880', 'end': '41134.800', 'text': 'desert, often referred to as one of'}, {'start': '41132.880', 'end': '41136.800', 'text': "humanity's forbidden zones, had earned"}, {'start': '41134.800', 'end': '41138.560', 'text': 'its reputation for good reason. Even in'}, {'start': '41136.800', 'end': '41140.480', 'text': 'this small desert within the plains,'}, {'start': '41138.560', 'end': '41142.160', 'text': 'hidden dangers such as sand traps were'}, {'start': '41140.480', 'end': '41143.680', 'text': 'common. What appeared to be ordinary'}, {'start': '41142.160', 'end': '41145.596', 'text': 'sand might actually be hollow'}, {'start': '41143.680', 'end': '41147.520', 'text': 'underneath. Falling into one could lead'}, {'start': '41145.596', 'end': '41149.436', 'text': 'to being swallowed mercilessly by the'}, {'start': '41147.520', 'end': '41151.360', 'text': 'sand, leaving no chance to call for'}, {'start': '41149.436', 'end': '41153.276', 'text': 'help. Hey proceeded with extreme'}, {'start': '41151.360', 'end': '41155.276', 'text': 'caution, testing each route with his'}, {'start': '41153.276', 'end': '41157.360', 'text': "Pokemon's abilities, which significantly"}, {'start': '41155.276', 'end': '41159.200', 'text': 'slowed his progress. Fortunately, the'}, {'start': '41157.360', 'end': '41160.640', 'text': 'scarcity of Pokémon in the desert meant'}, {'start': '41159.200', 'end': '41162.800', 'text': "he didn't have to worry about wild"}, {'start': '41160.640', 'end': '41164.080', 'text': 'Pokémon attacks or take detours to avoid'}, {'start': '41162.800', 'end': '41166.000', 'text': 'them. Cutting straight through the'}, {'start': '41164.080', 'end': '41167.840', 'text': 'desert was his chosen path, not only for'}, {'start': '41166.000', 'end': '41170.240', 'text': 'its convenience, but also out of a'}, {'start': '41167.840', 'end': '41172.240', 'text': 'curiosity to explore diverse terrains.'}, {'start': '41170.240', 'end': '41173.756', 'text': 'For instance, the patch of sand he was'}, {'start': '41172.240', 'end': '41175.916', 'text': 'currently passing through featured an'}, {'start': '41173.756', 'end': '41177.680', 'text': 'ancient withered tree at its center.'}, {'start': '41175.916', 'end': '41179.840', 'text': 'Though small and lifeless, the tree'}, {'start': '41177.680', 'end': '41181.436', 'text': 'stood out. As a breeder, highest keen'}, {'start': '41179.840', 'end': '41183.276', 'text': 'instincts told him that this tree might'}, {'start': '41181.436', 'end': '41185.276', 'text': 'be a unique species adapted to the'}, {'start': '41183.276', 'end': '41187.200', 'text': "desert environment. Using his Merro's"}, {'start': '41185.276', 'end': '41188.960', 'text': 'drill pack, he scraped off a small piece'}, {'start': '41187.200', 'end': '41190.560', 'text': 'of the tree bark to use as a research'}, {'start': '41188.960', 'end': '41192.880', 'text': 'sample and stored it in his spatial'}, {'start': '41190.560', 'end': '41194.640', 'text': 'backpack. Then he pulled out his Pokédex'}, {'start': '41192.880', 'end': '41196.240', 'text': 'to check his location and realized he'}, {'start': '41194.640', 'end': '41198.160', 'text': 'was halfway through the desert. He'}, {'start': '41196.240', 'end': '41199.840', 'text': 'estimated that with less than half a'}, {'start': '41198.160', 'end': '41202.080', 'text': "day's journey, he would be able to leave"}, {'start': '41199.840', 'end': '41204.080', 'text': 'the desert behind. Nevertheless, his'}, {'start': '41202.080', 'end': '41206.480', 'text': 'mind remained on high alert, a habit'}, {'start': '41204.080', 'end': '41208.480', 'text': 'cultivated over years of experience. As'}, {'start': '41206.480', 'end': '41210.160', 'text': 'he continued his journey, he noticed an'}, {'start': '41208.480', 'end': '41211.840', 'text': 'increase in the number of Pokémon,'}, {'start': '41210.160', 'end': '41214.000', 'text': 'likely due to entering the central area'}, {'start': '41211.840', 'end': '41215.916', 'text': 'of the desert. Among them, Diglett and'}, {'start': '41214.000', 'end': '41217.840', 'text': 'Sandshrew were the most common. Diglett'}, {'start': '41215.916', 'end': '41220.000', 'text': 'posed little concern, as the tunnels'}, {'start': '41217.840', 'end': '41222.080', 'text': 'they dug were usually shallow, only one'}, {'start': '41220.000', 'end': '41224.000', 'text': 'or 2 meters deep, and their excavated'}, {'start': '41222.080', 'end': '41225.840', 'text': 'areas were visibly raised, making them'}, {'start': '41224.000', 'end': '41227.756', 'text': 'easy to spot. The most troublesome'}, {'start': '41225.840', 'end': '41229.596', 'text': 'creatures for Hiu were the Sandshrew.'}, {'start': '41227.756', 'end': '41231.276', 'text': 'These little Pokémon not only dug'}, {'start': '41229.596', 'end': '41232.960', 'text': 'burrows deeper than others, but were'}, {'start': '41231.276', 'end': '41234.960', 'text': 'also exceptionally good at hiding,'}, {'start': '41232.960', 'end': '41236.800', 'text': 'making them difficult to detect. As a'}, {'start': '41234.960', 'end': '41238.800', 'text': 'result, Hiu had to cautiously use'}, {'start': '41236.800', 'end': '41241.040', 'text': 'Pokémon skills to scout ahead with every'}, {'start': '41238.800', 'end': '41242.640', 'text': 'step he took. Some mischievous Sanru'}, {'start': '41241.040', 'end': '41244.320', 'text': 'would even launch surprise attacks on'}, {'start': '41242.640', 'end': '41246.480', 'text': 'him, only to be defeated under the'}, {'start': '41244.320', 'end': '41248.240', 'text': 'scalding hot water from Croat. A few of'}, {'start': '41246.480', 'end': '41250.240', 'text': 'the faster diggers managed to escape'}, {'start': '41248.240', 'end': '41252.080', 'text': 'hurly underground. The sun blazed'}, {'start': '41250.240', 'end': '41254.480', 'text': 'fiercely at noon. The heat oppressive.'}, {'start': '41252.080', 'end': '41256.240', 'text': 'As Hiu prepared to cross a sand dune, a'}, {'start': '41254.480', 'end': '41258.080', 'text': 'sudden and distinct sound of battle'}, {'start': '41256.240', 'end': '41260.000', 'text': 'reached his ears. Along with it came'}, {'start': '41258.080', 'end': '41261.756', 'text': 'faint traces of human commands carried'}, {'start': '41260.000', 'end': '41263.520', 'text': 'by the ripples of Pokémon moves.'}, {'start': '41261.756', 'end': '41265.916', 'text': 'Encountering a trainer in such a remote'}, {'start': '41263.520', 'end': '41267.756', 'text': 'area astonished Hiu. To survive in the'}, {'start': '41265.916', 'end': '41269.360', 'text': 'desert, such a trainer must possess'}, {'start': '41267.756', 'end': '41271.360', 'text': 'extraordinary skills and a deep'}, {'start': '41269.360', 'end': '41273.276', 'text': 'knowledge of wilderness survival. Moving'}, {'start': '41271.360', 'end': '41274.800', 'text': 'cautiously with his Pokémon, Heyu'}, {'start': '41273.276', 'end': '41276.640', 'text': 'approached the source of the sound,'}, {'start': '41274.800', 'end': '41279.276', 'text': 'keeping a low profile as he circled'}, {'start': '41276.640', 'end': '41281.360', 'text': 'around the sand dune. Bang! Boom! A'}, {'start': '41279.276', 'end': '41283.360', 'text': 'series of explosions echoed as Pokémon'}, {'start': '41281.360', 'end': '41285.840', 'text': 'moves struck the sandy ground, kicking'}, {'start': '41283.360', 'end': '41288.560', 'text': 'up clouds of dust. Then, a crisp voice'}, {'start': '41285.840', 'end': '41290.160', 'text': 'rang out. "Scary, use air slash."'}, {'start': '41288.560', 'end': '41292.080', 'text': 'Hiu<unk>s eyes narrowed as he followed'}, {'start': '41290.160', 'end': '41293.916', 'text': 'the direction of the voice. He saw a'}, {'start': '41292.080', 'end': '41295.840', 'text': 'young man dressed in an expensive suit'}, {'start': '41293.916', 'end': '41298.240', 'text': 'commanding a gleaming silver steel bird'}, {'start': '41295.840', 'end': '41300.080', 'text': 'in the air to attack a sand slash below.'}, {'start': '41298.240', 'end': '41301.916', 'text': 'What truly caught Hiu<unk>s attention,'}, {'start': '41300.080', 'end': '41304.080', 'text': "however, wasn't the young man or the"}, {'start': '41301.916', 'end': '41306.320', 'text': 'scary, but the elderly man standing'}, {'start': '41304.080', 'end': '41308.080', 'text': 'beside him. The old man, dressed in a'}, {'start': '41306.320', 'end': '41310.000', 'text': 'black casual outfit, had a kind'}, {'start': '41308.080', 'end': '41312.240', 'text': 'expression, but the unique Pokémon at'}, {'start': '41310.000', 'end': '41313.756', 'text': 'his side exuded an intense energy. Even'}, {'start': '41312.240', 'end': '41315.756', 'text': 'from a distance, hey, you could tell'}, {'start': '41313.756', 'end': '41318.480', 'text': 'that this Pokémon had an incredibly high'}, {'start': '41315.756', 'end': '41320.720', 'text': 'level far beyond his expectations. Its'}, {'start': '41318.480', 'end': '41322.560', 'text': 'face resembled a solid stone shield, its'}, {'start': '41320.720', 'end': '41325.116', 'text': 'massive body primarily yellow with a'}, {'start': '41322.560', 'end': '41327.116', 'text': 'gray Hiata bastion, the shield Pokémon.'}, {'start': '41325.116', 'end': '41329.040', 'text': 'Heyu quickly deduced their identities.'}, {'start': '41327.116', 'end': '41330.960', 'text': 'The young master of a prestigious family'}, {'start': '41329.040', 'end': '41332.640', 'text': 'and his attendant. The difference the'}, {'start': '41330.960', 'end': '41334.640', 'text': 'elderly man showed the youth made this'}, {'start': '41332.640', 'end': '41336.640', 'text': "evident, and Hiu couldn't help but feel"}, {'start': '41334.640', 'end': '41338.320', 'text': 'a sense of awe toward the bastion.'}, {'start': '41336.640', 'end': '41340.560', 'text': 'Spying on a trainer was undoubtedly'}, {'start': '41338.320', 'end': '41342.480', 'text': 'impolite, and Heu had no intention of'}, {'start': '41340.560', 'end': '41344.800', 'text': 'causing trouble. He quickly averted his'}, {'start': '41342.480', 'end': '41346.880', 'text': 'gaze and prepared to retreat quietly.'}, {'start': '41344.800', 'end': '41349.116', 'text': 'However, the old man suddenly turned his'}, {'start': '41346.880', 'end': '41350.960', 'text': 'head sharply, his piercing eyes sweeping'}, {'start': '41349.116', 'end': '41353.200', 'text': 'over the sand dune where Heu was'}, {'start': '41350.960', 'end': '41355.200', 'text': 'concealed. The young man, with an air of'}, {'start': '41353.200', 'end': '41357.276', 'text': 'refinement, looked puzzled and asked'}, {'start': '41355.200', 'end': '41359.040', 'text': 'softly, "Uncle Nagashima, is something'}, {'start': '41357.276', 'end': '41360.560', 'text': 'the matter?" The old man bowed'}, {'start': '41359.040', 'end': '41362.880', 'text': 'respectfully to the youth, his'}, {'start': '41360.560', 'end': '41365.360', 'text': 'expression warm and gentle, and replied,'}, {'start': '41362.880', 'end': '41367.680', 'text': '"Haha, it\'s nothing, just a little bug'}, {'start': '41365.360', 'end': '41369.756', 'text': 'hiding in the shadows." As he spoke, he'}, {'start': '41367.680', 'end': '41371.756', 'text': 'abruptly raised his head, his gaze sharp'}, {'start': '41369.756', 'end': '41373.560', 'text': 'as a blade, and shouted sternly in the'}, {'start': '41371.756', 'end': '41376.240', 'text': 'direction of Hei<unk>s hiding spot.'}, {'start': '41373.560', 'end': '41378.000', 'text': 'Bastion, use ancient power. At the'}, {'start': '41376.240', 'end': '41379.680', 'text': 'elders commanding and authoritative'}, {'start': '41378.000', 'end': '41381.680', 'text': 'voice, several massive boulders'}, {'start': '41379.680', 'end': '41383.200', 'text': 'materialized out of thin air, hurtling'}, {'start': '41381.680', 'end': '41385.116', 'text': 'toward Heu<unk>s hiding place with'}, {'start': '41383.200', 'end': '41386.880', 'text': 'astonishing speed. The rocks were not'}, {'start': '41385.116', 'end': '41388.880', 'text': 'only massive, but also approached from'}, {'start': '41386.880', 'end': '41391.276', 'text': 'angles so cunningly calculated that they'}, {'start': '41388.880', 'end': '41393.276', 'text': 'formed an inescapable net, leaving no'}, {'start': '41391.276', 'end': '41395.596', 'text': 'room for evasion. Completely caught off'}, {'start': '41393.276', 'end': '41397.596', 'text': 'guard, Hiu had no chance to dodge.'}, {'start': '41395.596', 'end': '41399.520', 'text': 'Protect. A desperate shout pierced the'}, {'start': '41397.596', 'end': '41401.436', 'text': 'air. What followed was an earth-shaking'}, {'start': '41399.520', 'end': '41403.276', 'text': 'crash as the massive boulders smashed'}, {'start': '41401.436', 'end': '41405.436', 'text': 'into the sand dune, collapsing it'}, {'start': '41403.276', 'end': '41407.756', 'text': 'instantly. A torrent of sand surged'}, {'start': '41405.436', 'end': '41409.520', 'text': 'upward like a furious wave, forming a'}, {'start': '41407.756', 'end': '41411.596', 'text': 'small but devastating whirlwind that'}, {'start': '41409.520', 'end': '41413.756', 'text': 'swept countless tiny sand particles into'}, {'start': '41411.596', 'end': '41415.756', 'text': 'the air. Such a seemingly casual attack'}, {'start': '41413.756', 'end': '41417.756', 'text': 'had unleashed a terrifying display of'}, {'start': '41415.756', 'end': '41419.520', 'text': 'power and destruction. The young man in'}, {'start': '41417.756', 'end': '41421.276', 'text': 'the ornate suit stared at the targeted'}, {'start': '41419.520', 'end': '41423.276', 'text': 'spot with a face full of doubt,'}, {'start': '41421.276', 'end': '41425.916', 'text': 'observing the aftermath. After some'}, {'start': '41423.276', 'end': '41427.840', 'text': 'time, as the dust and sand settled, Hiu'}, {'start': '41425.916', 'end': '41430.000', 'text': 'emerged, kneeling on one knee in his'}, {'start': '41427.840', 'end': '41431.916', 'text': "adventurer's gear. His Pokémon, all"}, {'start': '41430.000', 'end': '41434.000', 'text': 'showing signs of exhaustion, stood by'}, {'start': '41431.916', 'end': '41435.360', 'text': 'his side. Only by combining all their'}, {'start': '41434.000', 'end': '41437.200', 'text': 'strength to use protect, were they'}, {'start': '41435.360', 'end': '41439.276', 'text': 'barely able to withstand the devastating'}, {'start': '41437.200', 'end': '41441.040', 'text': "attack. That's all for today. Thank you"}, {'start': '41439.276', 'end': '41442.320', 'text': 'so much for watching. I hope you guys'}, {'start': '41441.040', 'end': '41443.916', 'text': 'enjoyed. If you wish to have another'}, {'start': '41442.320', 'end': '41445.916', 'text': 'part of this recap, please give us at'}, {'start': '41443.916', 'end': '41447.436', 'text': "least 1,000 likes. Please don't forget"}, {'start': '41445.916', 'end': '41450.480', 'text': 'to comment and subscribe to our channel'}, {'start': '41447.436', 'end': '41450.480', 'text': 'for more content like this.'}]