Chapter 123 - 123: Water and Electricity
Slowpoke, who had noticed Murkrow's behavior, left the river early, and Miltank, who always helped Cain with meal preparation, also stopped what she was doing and stood obediently by Cain's side.
Cain looked up and saw that the sun was about to touch the horizon.
"If we're quick, we should be able to return before the sun sets."
"Let's go, Murkrow, lead the way." Without hesitation, Cain decided to go in search of the Nidoran.
This time, the whole team sprang into action. To save time and find the Nidoran before sunset, even Miltank, who usually didn't enjoy battles, joined the group.
However, Miltank still couldn't overcome her own nature; at most, she managed to defeat her opponents but never dealt the final blow.
Understanding Miltank's situation, Cain didn't pressure her, knowing that her greatest value lay in the support she offered to the team. Murkrow and Slowpoke would also cheer on Miltank from time to time, helping her integrate more quickly with the group.
Moreover, it was clear that Miltank was beginning to position herself at the forefront of the team. With her good physical defense and speed, along with her ability to use the move Milk Drink to recover, she began to take on the role of the team's temporary physical shield.
This was because she understood that she couldn't contribute much more in battles and decided to use her body to protect the team from inevitable damage.
Although Miltank's Thick Fat ability only reduced damage from Fire- and Ice-type moves, it also had a slight effect on reducing damage from some physical moves. After all, her sturdiness was evident.
Ten minutes later, they sped through the forest and arrived at the spot where Murkrow had seen the Nidoran.