"Too many of them—time to leave."

  Paul, uurbed by the sight before him, turned and sprinted in the opposite dire of the Beedrill swarm.

  Though Paul appeared posed, his athleticism was remarkable.

  As a transmigrator, he was well aware of his physical capabilities. Beyond studying and g for his Pokémon, most of his time ent on physical training.

  Over the years, Paul had domihe youth tours ioy, whether it was martial arts or running. Any petitioered ractically a fone clusion.

  Even Maylehe daughter of the Fighting-type Gym Leader and the neointed Gym Leader herself, couldn't hold a dle to Paul in bat.

  So, when faced with the swarm of Beedrill, Paul felt no fear.

  Even as the Beedrill unleashed moves like Poison Sting and Pin Missile, Paul skillfully evaded their attacks with ease.

  It was his Elekid, trailing behind, that bore the brunt of the attacks, accumuting several wounds during their retreat.

  "Charge up fully—get ready to use Thunder."

  Paul issued the and with calm precision.

  Uhe games, repeated use of the Charge move in real life could signifitly amplify the electric attack.

  "Bzz-bzzzt!"

  Elekid, uo such relentless bat, found itself struggling. It had to dodge ining attacks while simultaneously chargiricity—an exhausting multitasking effort.

  Its arms spun like miniature turbines, and the "plugs" on its head sparked as it worked to gee power. Special energy coursed through its body, gradually building to its limit.

  One charge... two charges...

  When Elekid felt its body brimming with energy, it abruptly turo face the approag Beedrill.

  Blog the initial wave of attacks with Protect, Elekid then unleashed all its stored power in oating strike. A r thunderbolt surged forth, like a dragon of lightning, tearing through the swarm.

  The Beedrill, caught off guard, had no time to react.

  The attagulfed the swarm in a sea of electricity, arcs of lightning dang across the battlefield.

  Iermath, Beedrill after Beedrill dropped from the sky like overcooked dumplings, some paralyzed and others pletely incapacitated.

  A few lucky stragglers at the edges mao escape, hesitating for only a moment before fleeing the se in terror.

  Elekid, drained by the effort, panted heavily, sweat dripping from its forehead.

  "Poké Ball, go!"

  After tossing two Oran Berries to Elekid to help it recover, Paul swiftly threw four Poké Balls, capturing four of the fallen Beedrill.

  Taking out his Pokédex, he began sing each of the five Beedrill, including the one he had previously caught.

  While Bug-type Pokémon were generally sidered weak, Beedrill's speed and strength made it a det choi Paul's eyes. With the right Mega Stos abilities could improve signifitly.

  If any of them dispyed exceptional potential, he wouldn't mind keeping one.

  Unfortunately...

  "Trash."

  After reviewing the data, Paul released the Beedrill with a bnk expression.

  Once freed, the Beedrill scattered without a sed thought, leaving their fallen rades behind.

  Paul collected the emptied Poké Balls and turned his attention back to the remaining Beedrill. He tihe cycle: capture, s, and release those that didn't meet his standards.

  Elekid, now partially recovered, acted as a vigint enforcer. Any Beedrill attempting to escape romptly subdued, though Elekid allowed those previously captured to leave unharmed.

  After sing through dozens of Beedrill, Paul kept only oh slightly better potential.

  "Only oh det talent out of so many. Barely worth keeping."

  Even with this Beedrill in his possession, Paul showed ement.

  For now, it would serve as Elekid's sparring partner and a guide through the forest.

  Unless it performed exceptionally, it would likely be released ter, much like the Budew Paul had freed.

  "Does this forest have an Ursaring? Lead me to it."

  After releasing the sole remaining Beedrill and tossing it two Oran Berries to recover its strength, Paul gave his and.

  If the forest housed an Ursaring capable of sg off aire Beedrill swarm—as depicted in the a should know where to find it.

  "Buzz..."

  The freshly healed Beedrill hesitated, but after a moment, it nodded relutly.

  Paul's ambition was clear: his target was the forest's reigning dominator, Ursaring.

  Although the Beedrill doubted Paul's ability to defeat Ursaring, it had no choice but to obey its trainer.

  On the aul captured a Kricketune and a Scyther. sidering his impending battle with Ursaring, he decided to keep them temporarily.

  After a midday break, the Beedrill led Paul to the edge of the forest, where it met the foothills of a mountain.

  As they approached, the number of wild Pokémon dwindled—a clear sign that this territory beloo a powerful Pokémon.

  "Beezz..."

  Stopping abruptly, Beedrill hesitated to move closer. It raised a trembling arm to point at a massive cave carved into the mountainside.

  Even from a distance, Paul could sehe presence of a strong Pokémon within.

  Walking up to the cave, Paul peered into its dark, cavernous depths. It was deeper and darker than he had anticipated.

  Fighting inside would undoubtedly be disadvantageous.

  Raising his hand, Paul poi the cave and ordered: "Use Pin Missile oerior."

  "Buzz?!"

  The Beedrill froze in shock.

  Paul might not have seen Ursaring, but it had—a bear capable of swatting it unscious with a single paw.

  "Hmm?"

  Notig the hesitation, Paul shot the Beedrill a cold gre.

  Realizing it had displeased its trainer, Beedrill steeled itself. Resigned, it aimed its glowing green stingers at the cave and fired a barrage of Pin Missiles into the depths.

  Boom! Boom!

  The sound of explosions echoed from within, followed by ah-shaking roar of fury.

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