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This is proof of successfully challenging the Goldenrod Gym... the Golden Badge!
"Thank you..."
Red nodded gently, thanked him, accepted the golden badge, and let Pikachu climb back onto his shoulder.
We're getting ready to leave.
He has obtained the golden badge, and at the same time, his crimson power is also aided by Sabrina's superpowers.
The change that occurred before, when they met Yellow in Viridian Forest, was due to the influence of the power of Viridian.
However, unlike before, when she could only passively wait for the Crimson Power to slowly change on its own, this time with Sabrina's active help, Crimson "887" can complete this transformation much faster.
Even so, Crimson spent a whole day at the Goldenrod Gym with Sabrina's help to complete the transformation of Crimson Power.
And the abilities they gained after the transformation were quite good.
Now he can cover his body with crimson power, including his hands, legs, feet, head, torso, and so on.
Covering the area reduces the damage you take and increases the damage you deal when attacking your opponent.
It makes Red look like a humanoid Pokémon. Although there was a tendency for it before, it looks even more like one now.
In addition to strengthening itself, it also allows Crimson to walk on walls, whether on water or steep cliffs, as if walking on flat ground.
Of course, this is all predicated on your mental strength being strong enough. Otherwise, if you encounter dangerous places and your mental strength is insufficient, you'll have to rely on others.
As for the crimson spiritual power, he originally thought he had enough spiritual power, but after witnessing Sabrina's spiritual power, which was almost comparable to that of a Psychic-type Pokémon that is an Elite Four member, he realized that...
There was a strong feeling that mental strength could reach this level.
The transformed Crimson Power is not limited to these abilities. Purely the current Crimson Power, his mental strength is already somewhat lagging behind, and he has not explored more abilities.
However, it wasn't a big problem. Sabrina taught Red her meditation techniques for enhancing mental strength.
According to her, the crimson spiritual power was of this level without any interference, and it would improve very rapidly after learning her mental cultivation method.
Scarlet was deeply moved by Sabrina's selfless kindness. He was not good at communicating with others and did not know how to repay her.
She could only offer him some help with his Pokémon, which he was best at, and she also agreed to a condition, which Sabrina did not fulfill.
Therefore, this condition can only be left for later, and Sabrina can bring it up again. At that time, as long as it is within Red's acceptable range, she can agree to any condition.
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"We are the same kind of people, no need to thank me!"
In response to the crimson-clad thanks, Natsume gently shook her head, her expression devoid of any emotion, and replied indifferently.
"We are all the same kind of people, we are all human beings."
Hearing Sabrina's words, Crimson understood what she meant, gently shook her head, and spoke to Sabrina.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Naz frowned slightly, just as she was about to retort.
Upon seeing the young man before her, she noticed he radiated an undeniable aura, slightly raising his head with a smile playing on his lips.
She saw the other person slowly extend their hand towards her and say with a light laugh, "We're friends too, aren't we?"
"Friends..."
Nazi paused for a moment, then murmured a few words before slowly raising her slender hand and shaking hands with Chi Hong.
Her wine-red eyes met his crimson eyes for a moment, then their hands clasped briefly before parting, both withdrawing their hands simultaneously.
"Bye now..."
Then, without lingering any longer, Crimson turned around cleanly, waved goodbye, and left.
"..."
Naza remained floating quietly in place, watching the crimson figure gradually disappear into the distance. A hint of emotion, which she could not understand, flickered in her wine-red eyes.
Raising the hand she had just shaken, she glanced at it, pondering the words the boy had left behind. Naz, who was usually expressionless, smiled sweetly at that moment.
"We are friends..."
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The next day, early morning!
Early in the morning, Crimson left Goldenrod City and headed towards Route 8 in the east of the city...
He planned to take Route 8 to Route 12, which leads south, then cross the Silent Bridge to Route 13, then Route 14 and Route 15, finally arriving at the next city... Fuchsia City!
This road is long and requires traversing many roads, but there's no other way, since Asakusa City is located in the Kanto region, making it arguably the southernmost city.
There are only two routes leading from the north to Asakusa City, one of which is the route just mentioned.
Another route is to take Route 16 west of Celadon City, then Route 17 (the bike path), to Route 18, and then head east to Asakusa City.
Both routes are quite time-consuming, but the second route, because Route 17 is a bike path, will be a bit faster.
However, even so, Chi Hong still chose the first route, because bicycles can be ridden on other normal roads as well, not just bike lanes.
However, unlike a bike path, you can't speed freely while riding on it; you just need to watch out for other people. But you can still shorten the distance.
Besides that, there was another important reason: Crimson planned to stop by Lavender Town and take Caracara to see its mother.
These were the conditions he had agreed to with the old man, Fuji!
Therefore, Crimson chose this long route to visit Lavender Town!
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Golden City, East of the city.
On Highway 8!
"..."
Red was riding on the bicycle, supporting itself on one leg, while Pikachu lay on the handlebars, seemingly sensing something, and glanced back at Goldenrod City.
There, in mid-air, that aloof and beautiful young woman floated quietly, her wine-red eyes fixed on his direction.
Crimson chuckled in response.
Then, he stepped on the pedals, rode his bicycle away from where he stood, and sped off toward Route 8!
The girl then vanished from the spot.
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169. Back to Aster Town, Karakara's Home! (Please subscribe to the full series!)
After a day's journey, Crimson returned to Purple Garden Town on the morning of the second day.
This is Ziyuan Town.
Aster represents purple, a noble color!
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"Long time no see, Crimson!"
"Welcome back to Lavender Town, Red!"
"Has Carakara become so energetic? That's wonderful."
"Are you planning to take Cubone to the Pokémon Tower to visit its mother? Its mother is at the top of the tower."
"..."
After meeting with Rena and the old man Fuji at the Pokémon House, Red took Cubone to the Pokémon Tower to visit its mother.
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Pokémon Tower!
"Click..."
Caracalla struggled to carry the thick bone left behind by its mother, Garagara, panting as it followed behind Scarlet and Pikachu.
Suddenly, his legs gave way and he trembled, causing his entire body to fall forward involuntarily. He also lost his grip on the thick bone in his hands and was thrown out.
"Crackling sound..."
"Pikachu..."
Red and Pikachu, who had been watching Cubone's condition, immediately turned around to help Cubone up and handed it the thick bone.
"Are you alright? Kara Kara."
"We're heading to the top of the tower. Do you want to go back into your Poké Ball first...?"
Crimson held Carakara in its arms, asking it with a worried expression.
"Click-clack-clack-clack-clack"
Caracara did not respond; it simply held the thick bone its mother had left it, nestled in its crimson arms, tears streaming down its face.
"..."
Seeing this, Crimson Heart was also saddened, its eyes filled with pity. It held Caracar in its arms, stroking the back of its head, and could only comfort it in this way.
It always clutches this thick bone, a relic left by its mother...
This thick bone embodies its mother's last wish, but its weight is still too heavy for Caracara.
This Pokémon Tower is its home, so it's bound to evoke memories and emotions upon visiting...
Its mother, Marowak, was killed by Team Rocket less than a month ago.
Even now, having defeated the Rockets, the pain is hard to erase...