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Chapter 103: Three Tasks
Chapter 103: Three Tasks
"Keh~~"
In the free training area behind the Pokemon Center, Gastly's figure darted like a ghost, appearing at the center of the field one moment, vanishing into the shadows on the ground the next, and then reappearing on a nearby tree trunk.
Its erratic movements made it look as if it had been given a stimulant.
In reality, Gastly, having just obtained the "Curse Charm," was indeed acting like it had been given a stimulant.
The dense Ghost-type energy in the charm was a tremendous boost for Gastly, making it feel as if it had endless energy.
Gastly flashed into view in front of Glaceon and Beldum, who were intently watching a "TM" (Technical Machine).
It cackled menacingly.
"Keh!!"
Your Emperor of Fear has returned!
"Roar—"
Glaceon glanced at it, let out a soft cry, and a faint glow appeared in its eyes. Suddenly, a transparent wall materialized in front of Gastly, squishing its face into a flat pancake.
"Keh, keh?"
Gastly patted the invisible wall, making dull thudding sounds.
"Whoo~~"
Glaceon hummed, and the psychic glow in its eyes faded, causing the "Reflect" barrier to disappear.
It was clear that while Glaceon had learned "Reflect," it hadn't mastered it yet.
However, learning it in just one morning showed Glaceon's exceptional talent.
On the other hand, Beldum seemed lost, clearly not grasping the technique.
Jing He smiled, walked over, picked up Beldum, and gently rubbed Glaceon's head.
"You've both done remarkably well."
In Jing He's training plan for Glaceon, "Reflect" was only a transitional move, similar to how Gastly learned "Shadow Punch."
By learning "Reflect," Glaceon would become familiar with this type of move, making it easier and faster to master "Aurora Veil" in the future.
"Aurora Veil" was the most suitable defensive move for Glaceon.
As for Beldum,
It was still young.
Not learning it immediately was normal.
In fact, this gave Jing He a slight sense of relief.
At least he could buy the TMs a bit more slowly.
Most trainers worried about their Pokemon learning moves too slowly, but Jing He was concerned about his Pokemon learning too quickly.
It was a frustrating situation, especially given his budget constraints.
"Chu?"
However, what Jing He didn't notice was that as he carried Beldum and led Gastly and Glaceon away, a golden exclamation mark suddenly appeared on Beldum's head.
It gently waved its hammer, and a transparent wall materialized behind Jing He, though smaller than the one Glaceon had created.
Beldum's eyes widened in realization.
Then it furrowed its brow.
Why is it so small?
At the entrance of the Canalave Gym,
Jing He met Cynthia and a heavily wrapped-up Clair.
"Why did you suddenly decide to challenge the Gym? Are you planning to participate in the 'Lily of the Valley Conference'?"
Cynthia asked as soon as they met.
The "Lily of the Valley Conference" was a regional tournament held annually in the Hoenn region.
Only trainers who had obtained all eight Gym Badges from the Hoenn region were allowed to enter, making it a fairly prestigious event.
Of course, for Cynthia, neither the "Lily of the Valley Conference" in Hoenn nor the "Lily of the Valley Conference" in Sinnoh held much appeal.
Jing He smiled.
Before he could speak, Cynthia muttered,
"Ten million in prize money isn't that much, is it?"
Clair added,
"I heard that the Hoenn League has increased the prize money this year. There are also valuable TMs and items."
Hmm?
Jing He's interest piqued, and he looked up.
"Cough."
He cleared his throat.
"Just wanted to test Gastly and its friends' strength."
One of the purposes of a Gym is to assess the abilities of trainers. Gym Leaders tailor their challenges based on the skills and characteristics of the trainers they face. Only those who pass the Gym Leader's assessment are eligible to receive a Badge.
Of course, passing the assessment doesn't necessarily mean winning against the Gym Leader. As long as the Gym Leader approves, the trainer can still earn a Badge. Sometimes, with a bit of luck, trainers might even get the opportunity to challenge for a TM (Technical Machine) that the Gym specializes in. For example, the Gym Leader of the Kanaz Gym often gifts "Rock Slide" and "Dig."
Cynthia nodded in understanding.
"If you need to test their strength, I can help, or Dawn probably wouldn't refuse either. We've been pretty idle lately."
Jing He's eyes twitched.
"Right, if I need help, I won't hesitate to ask."
He wanted to give Gastly and its friends more practical combat experience, not just more bruises.
Moreover, Cynthia's Garchomp was one of his key "weapons" for controlling Gastly, and he couldn't use it lightly. He needed to be cautious.
For many trainers and even ordinary people, Gym challenges are like performances. During their free time, many people buy tickets to sit in the audience and watch the battles, killing time and enjoying the show. Some stay for the whole day, finding it a worthwhile investment.
Especially for Gyms located in large cities, like the Kanaz Gym, the audience seats are almost always full.
This is also a significant source of funding for Gym operations.
At the moment, in the backstage of the Kanaz Gym, Dujuan, the acting Gym Leader, was sitting with her legs crossed, browsing through the list of upcoming challengers. The list included information about the trainers, such as the Pokemon they use, their preferred tactics, and their achievements or the number of Badges they have earned.
With this information, the Gym Leader can better assess the abilities of the challengers. Dujuan had been acting as the Gym Leader multiple times, especially when her father was away on business. It was a way to prepare her for the future, as she would eventually take over the Gym. Plus, with the recent end of the School Festival and the start of the break, she had been acting for some time and was doing a good job.
Moreover, Dujuan was already quite strong and knowledgeable, making her well-equipped to handle ordinary challengers.
"Hmm?"
As she scanned the list, Dujuan suddenly paused, recognizing a familiar name. She rubbed her eyes and stood up abruptly.
"Teacher Jing He?"
Why was Teacher Jing He challenging the Gym?
Her expression grew serious. She had seen Jing He's tactical prowess and knew he was far superior to her. As for Gastly's strength, it had proven itself by defeating ten trainers in a row during the School Festival's "Tower Climb" event, with energy to spare!
'Do I have the strength to assess Teacher Jing He?'
Dujuan couldn't help but wonder.
"Acting Gym Leader Dujuan, everything is ready," a staff member reminded her.
"Prepare a bit more. Get the Pokemon my father left behind ready as well," Dujuan instructed.
The staff member was surprised.
Is there a particularly strong challenger today?
But he didn't dare ask more and nodded in response.
"Understood."
"Gastly seems very active today."
Cynthia watched the floating Gastly by Jing He's side and smiled.
When isn't it active?
"Ha!" Gastly grinned wickedly. It had three things to do today at the Gym.
Wreck, wreck, and wreck some more!
(End of Chapter)
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