The intense battle against the Ursaring had left Ashwin's team physically taxed but mentally stronger. The farm was peaceful again, yet the memory of the clash lingered in the cool evening air.
Ashwin carefully tended to his Pokémon one by one, cleaning minor wounds and soothing their exhaustion with soft words and gentle care.
"Good job, everyone. You fought bravely," he praised, feeling a warmth spread through his chest as he met each pair of eyes—tired but shining with loyalty.
Rewards for Defeating the Field Boss
1000 Experience Points awarded to each team member
Unlock: Advanced Farm Tools for easier resource gathering
Unlock: "Field Boss Repeller" Skill — a passive ability reducing encounter rate of field bosses near farm by 30% for 24 hours after activation.
Reward Item: "Rare Honey" — usable to attract rare Pokémon to the farm.
For the next two days, Ashwin focused on rest and light activities to help his team recover.
He set up soft beds near the hearth for Bidoof and Ursaring's scratches, prepared sweet nectar for Combee, and gave Bounsweet extra care with soothing herbal wraps.
Training was limited to gentle stretching exercises and basic coordination drills to keep their muscles limber.
On the third day, Ashwin gathered his team for a training session, eager to capitalize on their momentum.
[System Notification: Training Session Initiated]
Each session had a chance to improve various aspects—Strength, Stamina, Speed, Endurance, Coordination, and Stealth. For second-stage Pokémon, the progress rate was 10% per session, while for any third-stage (fully evolved), progress was capped at 5% per session.
Ashwin set individual goals tailored for each Pokémon's strengths and weaknesses.
Combee (Female) - Level 22Focus: Stamina & CoordinationCurrent Status:
Strength: 45%
Stamina: 60%
Speed: 55%
Endurance: 50%
Coordination: 65%
Stealth: 70%
Skwovet - Level 22Focus: Speed & StrengthCurrent Status:
Strength: 50%
Stamina: 55%
Speed: 65%
Endurance: 45%
Coordination: 60%
Stealth: 50%
Bidoof - Level 23Focus: Defense & EnduranceCurrent Status:
Strength: 60%
Stamina: 70%
Speed: 40%
Endurance: 65%
Coordination: 50%
Stealth: 35%
Turtwig - Level 24Focus: Strength & EnduranceCurrent Status:
Strength: 65%
Stamina: 60%
Speed: 40%
Endurance: 70%
Coordination: 55%
Stealth: 30%
Zigzagoon (Galarian) - Level 22Focus: Stealth & SpeedCurrent Status:
Strength: 55%
Stamina: 50%
Speed: 70%
Endurance: 40%
Coordination: 60%
Stealth: 75%
Bounsweet - Level 21Focus: Coordination & StaminaCurrent Status:
Strength: 40%
Stamina: 60%
Speed: 45%
Endurance: 50%
Coordination: 65%
Stealth: 55%
Training Session Log — Day 3
Combee practiced aerial maneuvers, increasing her Coordination by 10%.
Skwovet sprinted laps around the farm, boosting Speed by 10%.
Bidoof did resistance exercises with weighted branches, improving Endurance by 10%.
Turtwig practiced Razor Leaf accuracy drills, Strength increased by 10%.
Zigzagoon engaged in stealth drills, raising Stealth by 10%.
Bounsweet focused on precise movement in dense foliage, Coordination rose by 10%.
[System Notification: Training Session Complete — Progress Updated]
As the sun set behind the rolling hills, Ashwin felt a swell of gratitude and hope.
They had survived the first major challenge together.
Now, it was time to grow stronger — not just as a team, but as a family.
His gaze rested on Combee, buzzing happily by the wildflowers, and the others quietly resting nearby.
The road ahead would be long — but Ashwin was ready.