Golisopod plopped down on the ground and enjoyed Eichi's treatment as Bug Force flowed into its body, slowly healing its injuries and restoring its strength.
Pinsir felt its stamina gradually recovering and was greatly surprised.
This power felt both familiar and unfamiliar. It was particularly similar to the legendary Viridian Power, yet not quite the same.
It spoke up. "Hah-xia!"
It meant: What is this power of yours, Eichi?
Eichi replied, "I call it Bug Force."
Bug Force was a special ability related to Bug-type Pokémon. Though it was not Viridian Power, the essence of the two abilities was very similar.
Pinsir then became somewhat dejected. It had lost to Golisopod.
Moreover, it felt that it was still just a hair away from breaking through. This battle had not brought it any closer to that goal, which left it deeply disappointed.
However, it quickly pulled itself together and regained its composure. First, it expressed its recognition of Golisopod.
Then it said that it would still challenge Golisopod again. Besides Golisopod, it also wanted to battle Beedrill.
Golisopod said that this was also its first time encountering an opponent like Pinsir, and that it had only won by a slight edge in defense.
If Pinsir had faced any other Trainer in this battle, it would not have lost. Ordinary Trainers simply did not have Pokémon as strong as Golisopod.
It could be said that anyone who owned Pinsir would possess a trump card.
After thinking it over, Eichi was tempted.
He said, "Pinsir, have you ever considered going to the cities to challenge stronger opponents?"
At that, Pinsir abruptly raised its head and looked at Eichi, wanting to hear what he had to say.
Eichi continued, "I know there are many powerful opponents in Viridian Forest for you to challenge."
"But