Chapter 198 - 198: Video Call
Upon returning to Vermilion City, Cain felt that everything was completely different.
The last time, he had left Challenge Island accompanied by Umbra, burdened with a considerable mission, and hadn't yet left the killing environment on the island. Every time he saw someone, there was a latent coldness in his heart.
But this time, Cain no longer felt so much pressure.
When one possesses a certain level of strength, their perspective changes. Although Cain's strength still doesn't compare to Umbra's, to someone with such power, Cain isn't much different from an ordinary person.
Now, Cain has five main battle Pokémon, one for support, and one for utility. His strength has grown tremendously since leaving Challenge Island.
Not only has the number of Pokémon increased, but their strength has also improved.
For example, Murkrow and Slowpoke are now much stronger than before leaving the island.
Although their levels haven't significantly increased, their mastery of moves is incomparable to back then, and both their awareness and combat techniques have improved remarkably.
The one who has changed the most is Gastly. Not only has he improved considerably, but he's also started developing his poison-type attribute.
Gastly is now at level 24, and only needs an opportunity to evolve into Haunter with the next level increase, which will bring his combat power to a new level.
Every time he absorbs poisonous gas, Gastly experiences some improvement, even leveling up faster!