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Chapter 101: Challenging the Gym?
Chapter 101: Challenging the Gym?
Initially, Jing He had planned to escort Cynthia back to her hotel.
After all, she was a guest, and a lady at that. Not seeing her off would have been a bit inconsiderate.
However, Cynthia pointed out, "Little Blacksmith just hatched. It needs you the most right now."
Are you sure?
Jing He looked up at the window. Gastly, Weavile, and the newly hatched Blacksmith were all neatly perched there. Noticing Jing He's gaze, they all waved, some with their hands, others with their claws, all at the same frequency.
Jing He even felt that their smiles were starting to resemble Gastly's more and more.
But to be honest, leaving the three little ones at home did make Jing He a bit uneasy.
"Besides," Cynthia winked playfully, "do you really need to worry about me?"
With that, she threw a Poke Ball.
The terrifying and fearsome Tyranitar appeared behind her.
This is the mighty Tyranitar, capable of wounding Kyurem with a "Meteor Mash"!
"Roar!"
Tyranitar stared at Jing He.
Don't think I don't know what's going on just because I was in the Poke Ball!
Jing He felt a slight sweat trickle down his back.
"Well, that's true."
With Cynthia's strength, anyone who tried to mess with her probably wouldn't even know what hit them.
And she could fly back with Tyranitar, taking a taxi was just for his peace of mind.
"Be careful on the way back." Jing He waved as he watched Cynthia climb onto Tyranitar's back.
He then discreetly slipped Tyranitar a handful of energy bars.
"Roar—"
This seemed to calm Tyranitar down a bit.
"Don't worry."
Cynthia smiled, "Tyranitar and I often fly down from Crown Mountain for fun."
Jing He: "."
Is that really fun?
The blizzards on Crown Mountain are so intense that ordinary people can't even climb them.
"Thank you for the delicious dinner tonight."
Cynthia waved as she spoke.
Tyranitar let out a low growl, then with a powerful leap, shot into the air, spreading its arms and flying straight toward the hotel, leaving a trail of contrails in the sky.
"Indeed, much faster than a taxi."
Jing He shook his head and headed upstairs.
Meanwhile, the three little ones on the window watched Tyranitar slowly rise and then quickly disappear into the distance.
"Chirp, chirp"
It's flying!
Gastly grinned and put on a pair of sunglasses, patting Blacksmith on the shoulder.
"Awesome, bro!"
"Ow?" Weavile tilted its head.
Tyranitar is a girl, right?
"Really?!"
Gastly's voice rose several octaves.
Really?!
Weavile nodded seriously.
"That doesn't matter!"
He looked at Blacksmith, who was deep in thought, with a serious and earnest expression.
"What matters is that we become stronger than it!"
Blacksmith nodded vigorously.
He then looked around, searching for something.
When Gastly and Weavile didn't understand what he was looking for, Blacksmith's eyes lit up as he found a stone from somewhere.
He then looked serious.
He lightly tossed the stone.
Gripped the hammer handle with both hands.
Under the stunned gazes of Gastly and Weavile, he swung the hammer with all his might.
Smack!!
Like hitting a baseball, the stone was launched by Blacksmith, aimed directly at the flying Tyranitar!
"Chirp!"
Go!
Gastly and Weavile's mouths hung open as they slowly glanced at each other.
Fortunately, with Blacksmith's current strength, he wasn't able to hit Tyranitar, who was already far away.
"Chirp"
Blacksmith shook his head regretfully.
I need to practice more.
Gastly and Weavile: "."
"Did it come?"
In the hallway, the faint light from the phone screen illuminated Jing He's face.
He had received a file from a "Famous Actor."
This "Famous Actor" was none other than Karin.
Opening the file, he found her insights and tips on training Umbreon's "Shadow Ball," as well as suggestions for items or materials that could help Gastly better master and enhance the power of "Shadow Ball."
The first thing he saw was the "Curse Tag."
His heart skipped a beat.
The price of a "Curse Tag" could rival that of an "Evolution Stone"!
However, the "Curse Tag" did indeed provide a significant boost to Ghost-type Pokemon.
Karin also mentioned that while the "Curse Tag" was suitable for Ghost-type Pokemon, the "Spirit Cloth" was the best match for Gastly, which aligned with Kiku's "Fear Insight."
Additionally, she suggested that items like the "Expert Belt" and "Focus Lens" could help Gastly better master "Shadow Ball" and other special attack moves.
After a quick read, Jing He sighed.
"What needs to be bought must be bought."
Fortunately, he had some money now, but he wasn't sure if it would be enough.
"Another mouth to feed."
While he had a general idea of how to raise Blacksmith, there were still some details he needed to work out, and he would probably need to consult with Dai.
He took out a Luxury Ball.
If little Blacksmith had any other ideas, Jing He would naturally respect them, even if it meant leaving or returning to the Paldea region.
But as the one who hatched it, Jing He felt responsible. Until little Blacksmith developed a strong sense of self, capturing it was inevitable.
He pushed open the door.
"Jaw!"
"Growl!"
"Chirp!"
The three little ones, who had been waiting by the door, immediately pounced.
Bang!
Jing He was knocked to the ground.
"Stop! Gastly, use Lick! Lick. Sixtail, you've already frozen the saliva, I can't even talk to little Blacksmith! Little Blacksmith, what are you doing? I didn't ask you to break the ice! I didn't—"
Thud!
A red light flashed, and the Luxury Ball sealed shut without even a wobble.
With one hand holding an ice pack made from Sixtail's ice, and the other throwing the Luxury Ball, little Blacksmith reappeared in the room.
"Chirp!!"
The little one chirped happily and immediately turned to play with Sixtail, smashing ice blocks.
Watching it happily smashing away, Jing He felt that if this kept up, he'd become a "Super Newbie" whether he liked it or not. Otherwise, there was no way he'd survive the antics of his Pokemon!
"Jaw!"
Gastly, holding the Kanaz Pokemon Academy Teacher's Brief, floated over, pointing at the "Combat Trainer Evaluation."
Jing He hadn't wanted to participate. Why should a good Pokemon psychologist get involved in a combat trainer evaluation?
But now, with little Blacksmith hatched and Gastly's series of items to buy, plus the training for Sixtail and little Blacksmith, not to mention the move tutorials, daily energy cubes, and Moo Milk, he felt the pressure on his wallet. He took the brief.
"I'll check the rewards first."
He walked to his desk, wincing at the laptop that little Blacksmith had hammered into a heart shape. At least it still worked, though it was a bit disconcerting.
He quickly logged into the Kanaz Pokemon Academy's intranet based on the information in the brief.
He hadn't expected it, but his eyes lit up when he saw the rewards.
The Kanaz Pokemon Academy, being the largest in the Hoenn region, was supported by not only companies like Devon Corporation but also the Hoenn League, a massive backing.
Just the top four spots alone rewarded an "Evolution Stone"! There were only about 20 to 30 participants, and even the top eight rewards were tempting.
No wonder trainers like Duff, who were once somewhat famous, were willing to become teachers at the academy. The rewards for the evaluations were well worth it.
When Jing He saw the reward for the top-performing trainer, he was taken aback.
"Huh? A mystery prize? A school playing mysterious games?"
But then he thought about it. Standing out among the combat trainers was nearly impossible, so what did a mysterious prize matter to him?
"If I can get into the top eight, it would be a huge profit."
But to participate, he needed to increase their training.
Turning around, he saw Gastly practicing Shadow Ball with a Move Tutor, Sixtail happily making snowmen, and little Blacksmith, who could use moves with surprising strength even as a newborn.
Well, it seemed he didn't need to actively increase their training.
Ding!
His phone suddenly rang.
[Eevee Eats Cabbage]: Insomnia...
[Jing He]: I'm on my way.
He still owed Cynthia for the last sleep aid.
Walking to the balcony, he saw little Blacksmith pause, looking puzzled.
"Chirp?"
Where are you going?
Sixtail also stopped making snowmen.
"Jaw!" Gastly, hanging from the ceiling, answered.
He's selling something.
Little Blacksmith looked confused.
"Chirp?"
Selling what?
After hanging up, Jing He returned to the room to find little Blacksmith already asleep on the bed, clutching a hammer and mumbling in its sleep.
"Chirp chirp... zzZ"
Jing He smiled. "Of course, it's just a kid. It gets tired and falls asleep after playing."
"Chirp chirp."
Big bird, such a big bird!
Gastly and Sixtail pretended not to hear.
A kid?
Did you see it smash rocks at Garchomp?
Jing He, meanwhile, was thinking about something else.
If he was going to participate in the combat trainer evaluation, Gastly and Sixtail needed more training and more opportunities to gain battle experience.
Battle Restaurant?
Jing He immediately ruled that out. The rumors were tight, and a powerful trainer was reportedly after him. He needed to lie low.
He wanted to give Gastly and Sixtail battle experience, not beatings.
Battle Club?
Too expensive.
So...
It seemed there was only one option left?
Challenge the Gyms?
Gyms were designed to test trainers' skills, after all.
And there were no limits on the number of challenges!
The best part? It's free!
(End of Chapter)
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