Chapter 125: The Charm of the Six-Tailed Fox, Unmatched by Any!
Chapter 125: The Charm of the Six-Tailed Fox, Unmatched by Any!
As Nidoqueen unleashed a “Thunderbolt,” Jing He’s eyes displayed her Pokedex entry.
Nidoqueen
Type: Poison, Ground
Ability: Guts
Known Moves: Mega Punch, Growl, Poison Sting, Scratch, Tail Whip, Fury Swipes, Megaton Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Thunderbolt, Surf, Earthquake
Mood: Sad, Jealous (Don’t let me see any couples in front of me!)
Condition: Excellent (Aside from her mood, all other aspects are at their peak)
Friendliness: 5 (You should be grateful you’re a bachelor)
Jing He: "..."
There was no denying that Giovanni had raised this Nidoqueen to be a “move pool master”! She had learned almost every move available, and her mastery of each was impressive.
As for the “Guts” ability, it was the perfect fit for Nidoqueen and Nidoking.
Guts: The power of moves with additional effects is boosted, but these additional effects no longer occur.
For example, the “Thunderbolt” Nidoqueen just used normally has a chance to paralyze the opponent. However, with the “Guts” ability, this additional effect is nullified, and the move’s power is increased.
A common strategy is to equip the “Life Orb,” which boosts the power of moves by about 30% but costs the user about 10% of their HP each time the move is used.
When “Guts” is combined with the “Life Orb,” not only does the move power receive a double boost, but it also counteracts the HP drain from the “Life Orb”! This is known as the “Guts Life Orb” tactic.
Thanks to their vast and terrifying move pools, Nidoking and Nidoqueen were once very popular in the game.
It was clear that Giovanni had raised this Nidoqueen with this strategy in mind.
So, this Nidoqueen was very strong, extremely strong!
Even though she wasn’t one of Giovanni’s main Pokemon, or even in his top tier, Jing He estimated that she was still stronger than the main Pokemon of some ordinary Gym Leaders.
However, her “mood” was a significant concern.
The two Golbats from earlier were the best proof of that.
No wonder even Giovanni found it difficult to handle her.
This wasn’t just a case of heartbreak; it had led to a series of obsessive thoughts and even post-heartbreak mental disorders.
Jing He guessed that Giovanni must have emphasized that Nidoqueen shouldn’t attack her, otherwise, she might have already been lying on the ground.
Jing He rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.
Just looking at Nidoqueen, it was clear that communication would be difficult.
After a moment of thought, she called out:
"Zorua."
Squatting on the ground, Jing He waved to the small Zorua.
"Ooh?"
Zorua ran over to her in a few quick steps.
"Give her some Energy Orbs."
Jing He took out two Energy Orbs and said.
"Ooh?"
What?
Zorua blinked.
"Don’t worry, she’s just angry at couples and might lash out at males. You’re so cute, she won’t hurt you."
Jing He was confident in Zorua’s charm.
Then, narrowing her eyes, she added:
"And if she really dares to attack, I might actually want to have a battle with her."
"Ooh?!"
To her surprise, Zorua looked delighted.
Really?!
If we really fight...
Seeing Zorua’s expression, Jing He knew exactly what the little one was thinking.
She quickly said:
"Let’s try not to fight. She is, after all, a patient."
"Ooh."
Zorua nodded.
Using her tail, Zorua picked up the Energy Orbs and ran over to Nidoqueen.
"Nido?"
Noticing Zorua approaching, Nidoqueen’s eyelids lifted slightly, and her gaze became sharp.
"Zorua, act cute."
Jing He’s voice came from a distance.
Zorua sat down, her front paws moving slightly, and her round eyes twinkling playfully.
"Ooh~>っ"
Seeing Zorua’s adorable appearance, Nidoqueen immediately softened.
"Nido~(`)"
Sure enough.
Zorua’s “charm” was irresistible to all, regardless of age or gender!
"Ooh~~"
Zorua offered the Energy Orb.
"Nido?"
Nidoqueen hesitated for a moment, then took one and put it in her mouth.
"Nido!"
After a few chews, Nidoqueen’s eyes began to sparkle.
She hadn’t had a proper meal in a while, and this Energy Orb tasted delicious.
Zorua then offered the second one.
This time, Nidoqueen didn’t hesitate, taking it and swallowing it immediately.
She slowly lowered her body, looking at the small and cute Zorua.
"Nido, Nido."
Let me tell you, never trust male Pokemon again.
Gastly: “???”
Jing He’s lips twitched.
However, seeing that Zorua could now communicate with Nidoqueen, she breathed a sigh of relief.
If they could communicate, that was a good start.
At least, there was a breakthrough.
"Vulpix, put it to sleep."
Jing He's hushed voice rang out once more.
"Oooh~ Oooh~"
The Ice Vulpix began to hum a serene and melodious tune, its eyes slowly pulsating with psychic energy.
Nidorina, seemingly unconcerned, listened to the song, her eyelids growing heavier by the second.
Slowly, slowly...
The Nidorina, lying on the ground, began to emit steady, deep breaths.
Seeing this, Jing He stepped forward, crouching beside the Ice Vulpix. He gently ran his fingers through the soft fur on its head.
"Let it have a good sleep, a beautiful dream filled with stars and seas, green meadows and forests, and babbling brooks."
Following Jing He's instructions, the Ice Vulpix gradually intensified its psychic output.
Then, Jing He pulled out a sheet of paper, covered in notes he had compiled the previous day.
"As your most sincere friend, I hope you can cultivate these five qualities in the remainder of your life: confidence that radiates from your face, kindness that grows in your heart, courage that runs through your veins, gentleness that caresses like a breeze, and strength that is etched in your mind."
This was just one of the many notes.
Originally, he had planned to send them to Giovanni, who would then gradually comfort Nidorina's wounded heart, one note at a time.
He imagined it would be quite amusing to hear Giovanni say such things.
But to his surprise, Giovanni had directly sent Nidorina to him.
So, he had to take matters into his own hands.
However, combined with the Ice Vulpix's "beautiful dream hypnosis," the effect was indeed much better.
Nidorina's face, now asleep, showed a slight smile, the corners of her mouth curving upward.
It seemed she was having a beautiful dream.
Psychological barriers needed to be addressed gradually, but knowing the root cause made the task much easier.
Jing He took out a Luxury Ball and returned Nidorina to it, locking it to prevent her from escaping.
With the breakthrough identified, the rest was a matter of time.
The next day, Saturday, the sun rose, and the full moon hung high, its light occasionally veiled by a thin layer of mist, leaving a trail of shimmering particles.
The week-long break for the Battle-Type Instructor Evaluation resumed, and the excitement had only grown.
More students gathered at the venue, along with many residents of Kanaz City and parents of students. Even some media outlets had started to take notice.
As Jing He entered the "Devon-Magma Fuel Arena," he could see cameras set up everywhere.
This time, Jing He's luck wasn't as good. His opponent for this round was Hime, a Battle-Type instructor.
In the audience:
"Teacher Jing He, I heard that Teacher Hime is good friends with Teacher Yuka," said Kuizan, holding her notebook, which was filled with notes.
"I've already apologized to Teacher Yuka," Jing He said, sounding a bit helpless.
"But I heard Teacher Yuka cried for two days with her Bulbasaur," added Yasha from the other side.
"Teacher Hime said she wants to help Teacher Yuka 'get revenge.'"
Jing He sighed lightly and looked at the Gengar leaning excitedly on the railing.
"Gengar?"
"Since they're such good friends, shouldn't she learn to understand her friend's 'pain' first?"
"Gengar!"
Gengar rubbed its hands together and bared its teeth in a menacing grin.
"Jugular Miss?"
"There are so many Jugular Misses!"
"Did someone do something wrong? Why are so many Jugular Misses here!"
"..."
Suddenly, a group of Jugular Misses and police officers arrived, causing quite a stir in the arena.
However, the Jugular Misses were smiling and chatting, not at all like they were there to investigate a crime. This put people at ease.
Then, after the Jugular Misses found a place to sit, two police officers, looking serious, unfurled a banner.
"Coach Jing He, go for it!"
The sight of the banner caused a commotion in the arena.
Those who knew Jing He turned their attention to him.
"Teacher Jing He is a 'coach'?"
And even if he were a coach, it didn't seem like it would warrant so many Jugular Misses to come and support him.
Could it be that... Teacher Jing He has a very close relationship with the Jugular clan?
Jing He: "..."
In truth, he wasn't much better off than anyone else. Seeing the banner, his mind went blank for a second.
Don't you have work to do?
What they didn't know was that the Jugular Misses who came were not from Kanaz City. They had managed to get a short break and, of course, wanted to come and support him.
After a brief session of learning yesterday, they compiled their notes into a report, which caused quite a stir within the entire Jugular clan.
As the first to learn and understand this strategy, they naturally became Jing He's loyal fans.
The arrival of the Jugular Misses added a bit of excitement to the arena.
However, it didn't affect the evaluation process.
Jing He, holding the Ice Vulpix, sat in the audience, quietly watching the evaluations.
Today's draw was for a 3V3 rotation battle, which was much more exciting than the first round.
But from Jing He's perspective...
"It feels... not even half as exciting as my 'patient' exhibition match."
(End of Chapter)
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