Roam | Genshin Impact

The group's journey to the x-mark the spot had been long and tiring, and [Name] was silently hoping that Swablu's eventual evolution into Altaria would simplify their travels in the future. They were under no illusion that Altaria could carry all three of them, but any improvement would be beneficial, for them at least. Although, perhaps finding a bigger flying pokemon would make it easier, maybe like Pidgeot or, if they really look, a Dragonite. Which they did not mind if they can figure out each Pokemon's habitat.

[Oh! Did you not know you can check through the Pokedex? Whoops!]

[Name]'s eyebrow twitched at the message from their stupid system.

[Hey! I have feelings, ya know!]

Not when you hold stuff like this back, [Name] shot back.

[You act like you never played a game before.]

[Name] clears their throat as they knew the system was somewhat right. Fine. Later we check. We need to find this sword. I am getting tired of this wild goose chase.

[Fine. Fine.]

Before the group, the obstacle was clear: three small Cryo Slimes guarded three cryo monuments, standing defiantly in their way. At this point being a nuisance more like it.

"It looks like we have to fight," [Name] remarked, looking over to Aether who was double-checking their position against the map.

Aether nodded, his voice steady against the cold wind due to being so high from the ground. "Let's make this quick." He summoned his sword, which appeared with a shimmering light, ready in his hand.

[Name] felt a thrill of anticipation. It was an excellent opportunity to see Swablu in action. They took out a Pokeball, preparing for the battle. With a press of the button, the Pokeball enlarged in their palm.

"Let's do this, guys!" Paimon shouted, inadvertently grabbing the attention of the slimes as she made sure to get out of the duo's way.

[Name] threw the Pokeball high into the air. "Come on out, Swablu!" they called out. The Pokeball opened, and a brilliant blue beam shot out, materializing into Swablu.

"Swa!" Swablu announced its readiness, wings spread wide and eager for battle.

"Use Dragon Breath!" [Name] commanded, their voice ringing clear in the chill air.

"Blu!" Swablu responded energetically, opening its beak wide. A surge of swirling blue energy blasted forward, striking the nearest Cryo Slime and causing it to shatter spectacularly into icy fragments. Meanwhile, Aether took the opportunity to dispatch another with a precise slash of his sword.

[Ding! Swablu earned 245 EXP! He needs 4,786 EXP to reach level 25!]

[Ding! Togetic earned 245 EXP due to EXP Share! She needs 3,656 EXP to reach level 27!]

[Name] watched with a satisfied smirk as their Pokémon gained experience, grateful for the efficiency of the EXP Share. It would certainly make it easier to level up their partners.

"Use Peck on the last slime!" [Name] instructed next.

Swablu's beak glowed with a white aura, and with a swift motion, it struck the remaining Cryo Slime. The impact made a satisfying pop sound as the slime burst apart.

Sorry, Aether, but my Pokémon need the EXP more after all, [Name] thought, catching Aether's nod of approval of a job well done.

No sooner had they resolved the first skirmish than three Anemo Slimes materialized from thin air.