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Chapter 111: Gastly: I've Really Worn Myself Out
Chapter 111: Gastly: I’ve Really Worn Myself Out
In the arena.
“Staryu, use Harden, then Icicle Crash!”
Harden: Reduces the user’s Defense and Special Defense, but greatly increases its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed.
This was a typical all-or-nothing move.
Koga adjusted his glasses and calmly issued his command.
Ice Six-Tails, Gastly, and little Forretress were perched on the glass, watching the battle.
Ice Six-Tails, who had initially hoped to learn some ice-type Pokemon tactics, couldn’t help but yelp when it saw Staryu use Harden.
“Roar!”
Is Gastly your relative or something?
“Chirp?”
Forretress, born later and having never seen a Gastly, didn’t understand Ice Six-Tails’ comment, but it still wore an expression of awe.
Gastly’s expression was complex as it sighed deeply, feigning profundity.
“Gastly~~”
Don’t even talk about it, that was my lost youth.
Back then, it could easily transform into a Haunter.
Meanwhile.
The weary Dragonite faced the massive ice columns forming out of thin air, its expression grave.
Clad in his cape, Koga swung it dramatically, his voice loud and confident.
“Dragonite, Dragon Rush!”
Amid the audience’s shocked gazes, Dragonite, enveloped in a pale blue flame, charged headlong into the incredibly fast and powerful ice columns.
Gastly quickly called out to Jing He behind it.
“Gastly!!”
Come and see, Koga’s using his cheat mode again!
By the time Jing He and the others arrived, they saw Dragonite, quadruple-weak to ice, taking the full brunt of Staryu’s Icicle Crash and shattering the massive ice column from head to tail. It then collided forcefully with the now shell-less Staryu.
Boom!!
Jing He’s face was a mix of shock and amusement.
This scene, where Dragonite, despite its weakness to ice, could still overpower and defeat its opponent, made him realize just how unreasonable a “Type Master” could be.
Is it really that easy to ignore type weaknesses with the “Power of Everstone”?
“Chirp”
Gastly and Six-Tails were fine, but Forretress’ big eyes were wide with amazement.
Such a battle style...
So bold!
In the end, Koga’s cheat-like “Dragon Rush” secured him the victory.
For some reason, Koga didn’t use Lapras in this exhibition match, and Koga also didn’t summon Charizard. It seemed they had an unspoken agreement.
“Mr. Koga is indeed very powerful,” Daimu couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Miss Koga isn’t weak either.”
Mikoli acknowledged both of their strengths.
Overall, even with type disadvantages, Koga’s skill still gave him the edge.
However, it was clear that with Koga around, Koga’s path to becoming the Champion would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, given he would have to defeat three Elite Four members.
“If Koga’s Staryu had the ‘Continuous Attack’ ability and used Icicle Spear, the outcome might have been different,” Jing He muttered to himself.
“What?”
Daimu and Mikoli didn’t catch his comment.
Jing He shook his head and didn’t elaborate.
“I should probably head out now.”
At that moment, Cynthia walked up.
The next match was between her and Daimu.
“Good luck.”
Jing He encouraged her.
Cynthia smiled.
“Don’t worry.”
Was this their 90th or 95th battle?
Never mind, it didn’t matter.
“Aim for a triple KO!”
Jing He joked.
“Hmm?”
Cynthia blinked.
As she walked past Mikoli, she said:
“By the way, the reason my Milotic is different from yours—you might want to ask Jing He.”
With that, she left the lounge.
Walking down the corridor, she couldn’t help but chuckle to herself.
“A triple KO?”
At the same moment, Daimu, waiting by the wall in the other corridor, shivered inexplicably.
He looked puzzled.
“That’s strange...”
“Teacher Jing He, Miss Cynthia said her Milotic...”
Earlier, Jing He had promised to help soothe and even “cure” his Gyarados’ timidity and aversion to humans.
He then noticed that his Milotic seemed different from Cynthia’s.
While they looked almost identical on the surface, and his Milotic might even appear more refined due to different training methods and energy bars, Cynthia’s Milotic exuded a deep, inner confidence.
His Milotic wasn’t lacking, but it was far from matching that confidence.
This piqued his curiosity, so he asked.
And the answer was somehow related to Teacher Jing He?
“Your Milotic, I’ve seen it. It evolved using a Shiny Stone, right?” Jing He asked.
“Doesn’t Miss Cynthia’s Milotic also evolve using a Shiny Stone?”
Mikoli was taken aback, grasping the key point in Jing He’s words.
Both he and his teacher, Adam, had their Milotics evolve from Feebas using a Shiny Stone.
While they knew there must be a way for Milotic to evolve naturally without a Shiny Stone, this method had yet to be confirmed.
“Yes.”
Jing He nodded.
This was the difference between evolving with a Shiny Stone and evolving naturally—the confidence that comes from within versus the confidence that is imposed from the outside.
“However, it’s not impossible to bridge this gap, though it might take longer,” Jing He added.
Hearing this, Mikoli’s face lit up with joy.
"Really?"
"For Milotic, I suggest a long-term and stable psychological intervention. However, for Sharpedo, I recommend a combination of psychological and physical interventions for faster results."
Jing He is an expert in this field, so Mikali naturally chose to listen to him.
"Huh?"
The Sharpedo in the corner blinked its eyes.
Was the physical intervention the kind of "physical" it understood?
[Friendship Level: 10 (It is worried about its future.)]
Hmm?
Noticing the change in Sharpedo's Pokedex, Jing He directed his gaze toward it.
Sharpedo shivered, bared its sharp teeth, and forced a "friendly" smile.
"Huh~~"
[Friendship Level: 20 (It is hopeful about its future!)]
Don't underestimate it.
Just from Sharpedo's attitude, Jing He felt that it had a bright future ahead!
"Kya!!"
Jing He, look, it's already 2-0!
Gengar suddenly called out.
Hmm?
When Jing He and the others looked toward the battlefield, they immediately felt the rushing wind and saw Gyarados and Chimchar!
"Is it really going to be a 3-0?"
Daiwu and the others were also taken aback.
In the Pokemon world, bonds and trust are very real.
For example, Gyarados and Daiwu, Charizard and Dianci, and Garchomp and Cynthia.
In the Sinnoh region, among peers, Cynthia stands out, and the reason is Garchomp.
Not that Daye and his Chimchar are weak, but Cynthia's Garchomp could dominate Daye's Chimchar even before evolving, let alone after evolution.
The advantage in strength and type makes it almost impossible to lose.
Sometimes, Jing He even suspects that Cynthia's Garchomp could 1V5 her other five Pokemon if it wanted to.
"Chimchar, we're not giving up yet, get up!" Daye's entire body tensed, his eyes burning with determination.
Roar!
Suddenly, the flame on Chimchar's head burned fiercely.
"Flare Boost" ability!
This ability suits an emotion-based Trainer perfectly.
However, facing Cynthia's Garchomp...
"Garchomp, final Earthquake!"
"Roar!!"
Garchomp spread its arms and roared to the sky, a white light enveloping it, followed by a sharp metallic sound as it stomped the ground.
Boom—
The entire battlefield seemed to collapse, and even with Chimchar leaping to avoid it, the flying rocks made it impossible to dodge easily!
Garchomp's "Swords Dance" followed by "Earthquake" was truly devastating.
"Garchomp, Chimchar is unable to battle! The winner is Cynthia from the Sinnoh region!"
Cheers erupted from the crowd.
Daye was on the verge of tears.
He didn't know what was up with Cynthia today; she seemed unusually passionate about the battle, which was rare.
It was as if everyone was showing off, and only Daye was getting beaten up.
But losing to Cynthia wasn't unacceptable to Daye.
Failure wouldn't discourage him; it would only make him stronger!
Gengar found three pairs of pom-poms from somewhere and handed them to Glaceon and Beldum.
He pulled Jing He and the two youngsters towards the contestant tunnel.
"What are you doing?"
Jing He was completely bewildered.
Gengar had a look of exasperation.
"Kya!"
Go congratulate her! Go celebrate!
This is our "patron," can't you be a little more enthusiastic?
Jing He: "??"
Ignoring Jing He's reaction, Gengar pushed him forward.
Gengar sighed inwardly:
I have to remind you of this, sigh, when will Jing He grow up?
I'm really worried sick.
In the contestant passage:
"Kya~ Kya~"
"Ou~ Ou~"
"Chu~ Chu~"
Gengar led the way.
Glaceon was a bit shy but followed the rhythm.
Beldum was confused but found it interesting.
As for Jing He...
He covered his face and leaned against the wall.
This damn social death feeling...
"Kya!!"
Seeing Cynthia walk back into the contestant tunnel amidst cheers, Gengar immediately rushed forward, the pom-poms in his hands moving faster.
Glaceon exhaled a burst of cold air, forming an ice flower and presenting it.
Seeing the three little ones, Cynthia was momentarily stunned, then broke into a rainbow-like smile.
"Thank you."
When she saw Jing He standing nearby with his face covered, her smile grew even wider.
"Teacher Jing He is truly a gentle person. His Pokemon's affection for him is like crystal, pure and flawless."
Watching Jing He being pushed away, Mikali couldn't help but sigh.
He knew his Sharpedo's personality best. For Jing He to be able to pet its head after just one meeting...
This level of Pokemon affinity made Mikali feel inferior.
"Yes."
Daiwu agreed.
Not just Mikali's Pokemon, but his own Pokemon also had a high regard for Jing He.
Whether it was Gyarados or Armaldo.
"Teacher Jing He treats every Pokemon seriously, but we shouldn't take this help for granted," Daiwu reminded.
Mikali smiled in understanding.
"Don't worry."
He understood Daiwu's implication.
"I won't disappoint Teacher Jing He."
(End of Chapter)
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