148 chapter 29: Reality of the world (2/2)

These core members are the true guardians of humanity against the threat of Pokemon in case they attack us.

Pokemon from Badlands often attack at the borders to control the human settlement and kill us. I think they like our meat, more than anything out there. ” He said joking to ease the atmosphere.

” And you think I can join the core?” Alex asked still in shock at what reality he was exposed to.

” I don't know. But Dad and Agatha are sure that you would. Even pokemon league president Mr. Charles Goodshow himself believe that you would qualify.

And don't worry only me and Red knows about his thoughts about you.”

” And what makes them so confident?” Alex asked because he was losing confidence in himself after learning the truth.

The raids he knew about was cruel, but what Blue revealed was even crueler.

And yet the Badlands which he is expected to live and survive through within two years time is even more difficult and dangerous to compare with the raids.

Comparing them is similar to comparing a rookie trainer and a master trainer and Alex himself knew that the difference was huge since he was at the threshold of master trainer and within six months, time his pidgeot and Slowking may breakthrough to the next level.

By then he can be regarded as a true master trainer too.

Yet knowing, this he once again experience fear in himself. The unknowns are always a subject of fear and curiousity for humans and Alex had the similar look in his eyes.

Blue saw both fear and curiousity in Alex's eyes and remembered he is still an eleven-year kid no matter how skilled he is. and the curiousity in his eyes shocked Blue as even in fear his curious nature isn't subsided.

This may be what made his father sure that Alex will pass the goal they set for him.

” You are a great trainer, Alex. You don't have to hurry up and grow too fast. Now what you need to do is train your mentality. This is another reason for your posting here.

You have all the smarts and brain for Pokemon and Pokemon battling but your heart isn't up to par with what one expects from a trainer of your stature.

Never be afraid of accepting the fact that you are afraid or have fear of something. This fear is what inspired us, humans, to reach the current level.

No matter what mistake you make now, we can solve it for you. You are no longer being taight how to be a powerful trainer.

From advanced trainer onwards, no one could teach him how to advance forward. It is their own skills and ideas that made them stronger. That why it is called the Master Trainer.

You are already well on your path to that. What you are being taught now is how to survive. In the Badlands, your every decision may lead to the death of yourself and many people around you and this guilt has destroyed many geniuses over the course of time.

This time make the most of it. The guilt is the greatest destroyer of humans along with anger. So beware of them ”

Blue's words were true for Alex. No matter how much he disregards the death of others, if they died due to his mistake he would always have it on his conscience.

” Thanks for the advice Blue. ”

” Don't thank me. I gave you the same talk, dad gave me when I was an advanced trainer but he didn't let me lead as a commander until I was eighteen and even then it took me almost an year to overcome the aftermath.

I don't know how it will affect you but it changes people Alex, it changes people so much that you cannot recognize them.” He said gravely.

” What do you mean?”

” Red was very cheerful, outgoing and friendly before leading the defense but now he has become an introvert and closed person. Even I have changed from my past shelf. Sometimes I just compare at past photos of myself and compare the past to my changed self just for the laugh of it. And it seemed like we are twins with two different personalities.

Leading the forces against the Tide is a precursor and preparation for the Badlands. It has a long-lasting effect, Alex and I fear how it may affect someone as young as you. Take care of yourself, Alex.” And Blue cut off the call.

Now Alex has many thoughts for himself and he mumbled to himself,” So what changes would I undergo after this?”

Alex is shown a hint of reality related to thePokemon World. Stay tuned for finding a changed Alex.

To be continued…