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Chapter 277: Jinghe: I'll Give It My All!
Chapter 277: Jinghe: I'll Give It My All!
"Roar!!"
Flame Bite Sharpedo roared in the yard, while Gramps screeched and flew around chaotically.
By the side, Ice Nine-Tails, Gigaforg, Hachubo, and the Bear Apprentice watched silently.
Alongside them were Serena's Lucario, Rock Flower Bulbasaur, Eevee, Mewtwo, Rose Lilligant, and other Pokemon of Serena's team.
"Hngga~!"
Gramps dodged around frantically.
Who will save the Ghost Type? However, it must be said that Gramps' strength has indeed improved significantly.
Now, Serena's Flame Bite Sharpedo was struggling to keep up with him for a moment.
It was only then that Flame Bite Sharpedo realized that Gramps was the one who had sent those videos and photos, otherwise, the person running away right now would be Jinghe.
At that time, Jinghe almost called out for Xiao Jiuxwei.
Once the "Foggy Arena" was activated, with the snow and blizzard, even Serena's Flame Bite Sharpedo would have a hard time.
But now, look.
The Plastic Sisters, are they sisters? Siblings? emmmmm
"Hngga!" (Stop!)
Gramps leaned on his knees, panting heavily.
"Roar?"
Flame Bite Sharpedo glared at him, also breathing heavily.
This purple-skinned little fatty was too fast, especially with his ability to hide in shadows, making him a bit of a nuisance!
Gramps quickly took out his phone.
"Hngga~~" (I invite you to watch a new drama!)
"Roar? Roar?" (A new drama?)
Seeing Flame Bite Sharpedo take the bait, Gramps chuckled and beckoned it over.
"Hngga~~" (It's not released yet, you know.)
And so, he successfully "conquered" Serena's Flame Bite Sharpedo with an uncut version of "Meowth and Pikachu".
"Hngga!" (I can even get the protagonist's autograph.)
"Roar?" (Really?)
"Hngga~~" (Call me bro.)
"Roar!!" (Take my Dragon Dive!)
"Hngga!" (Bro! Put away your divine powers!)
"Jinghe, your strength has been growing rapidly lately." Geraldine, standing next to Serena, spoke with a hint of seriousness.
Who is this?
Jinghe glanced at the blonde loli, suppressing the words that almost slipped out.
If he dared to say that, half of the Player's Village would probably be destroyed.
So he smiled and said, "You must be having a hallucination."
But Geraldine looked at Jinghe with utmost seriousness.
"How about a battle?"
Hmm?
Jinghe was taken aback by her suggestion.
Now?
Before he could respond, Serena interjected:
"Next time, Geraldine."
Geraldine glanced at her.
"Jinghe still has a match tomorrow." Serena smiled and patted Geraldine's head.
"Okay, okay." Geraldine's cheeks flushed slightly, and she reluctantly agreed.
Seeing this, Serena smiled gently, a hint of mischief flashing in her eyes.
She gently ran her slender fingers through Geraldine's soft hair, and after a few light rubs, Geraldine's hair became slightly messy.
"Mmm!"
Geraldine hugged herself, pouting playfully.
Jinghe, sitting next to them, witnessed this scene, feeling a sense of...
cuteness, reminiscent of her elegant lady's cat.
Then, Serena looked at Jinghe with a warm smile and said softly, "Good luck for tomorrow's match."
Jinghe nodded.
"Rest assured, I'll give it my all tomorrow."
With so many friends taking time out of their busy schedules to cheer him on, it would be embarrassing to lose again tomorrow.
The key point is...
that these people kept arriving one after another, as if he was destined to become the champion tomorrow.
Although he already knew the strength of his finals opponent, Gudrian, there was still a chance that the guy was pretending to be weak, holding back a powerful move.
For instance, he might have a Pokemon from his father's or even grandfather's generation.
Additionally, with Serena, A-Tao, Da Wu, and Koga all here to support him, there was a real possibility of a turnaround.
So...
it's better to be cautious.
To avoid any upsets.
At this moment,
Jinghe wished he was like those "unscrupulous" media reports, with a Legendary or Mythical Pokemon hidden on his person.
That would truly guarantee his victory.
The next day.
The entire Quartz Plateau was bustling with people.
In the square outside the arena, a large crowd had gathered as the venue was not yet open.
Bang! Bang! Bang!—
Colorful fireworks lit up the sky, and the sunny morning shone down on the earth.
A light rain had fallen the night before, leaving a faint mist in the air, but the morning after the rain was undoubtedly refreshingly bright.
The rays of light, refracted by the tiny water droplets in the air, wove a hazy, beautiful light curtain, draping the entire Quartz Plateau in a fantasy veil.
Inside the main arena.
The conference staff was conducting final checks in the venue.
"I thought the Sacred Flame would be smaller after last night's rain, but it seems to have grown even stronger."
A staff member gazed at the orange flame burning in the silver fire basin within the main arena.
"That's the Sacred Flame of Flareon, how could it possibly be extinguished by rain?" Another staff member shook his head with a smile.
After a brief pause, he continued, "But today's flame is indeed a bit too strong. Could it be that Flareon also senses that today is the finals?"
"Haha, that's impossible."
After completing the checks, the fireworks in the venue bloomed once more.
With the staff's guidance, the audience entered in an orderly manner.
In no time, the vast arena was packed to the brim, not a single empty seat left.
Even the square outside the arena was filled with people, all ready to watch the match on the large screen.
Jinghe's "cheering squad" gathered in the audience stands.
Among them, the most noticeable was Ash, with his bruised and swollen face.
The previous night's "decisive battle" with Shiba had ended in Ash's devastating defeat.
However, Ash had successfully drawn Shiba's attention to Jinghe.
It was likely that something more would happen between Ash and Shiba when Ash began his journey.
In the Player's Lounge.
"It's been a few days since I last saw A-Tao."
Perhaps because there were fewer players left, even without investigations, the information they had on each other was increasing, making it unnecessary to sell intelligence.
In fact, that was indeed the case.
At this moment, A-Tao, in the audience stands, encountered her "arch-nemesis"—the Rocket Trio!" In battles and Pokemon matters, the Rocket Trio might not be A-Tao's match.
But when it came to "business battles," they were truly evenly matched! Of course, this was not something Jinghe needed to worry about for now.
Following the staff's signal, he exited the private lounge and encountered Gudrian waiting outside.
As a celebrity player, Gudrian had once acted in Pokemon Hollywood in the Unova Region, but later realized he preferred Pokemon battles and transitioned to competing in various major league tournaments.
The money he earned from acting provided him with a decent starting point and relatively more resources.
This was already his fourth time participating in a tournament, and it was also his best performance yet.
To be honest.
He was satisfied.
After all, reaching the finals required a bit of luck.
Especially after watching Jinghe's match against Raiden yesterday.
However, he wasn't ready to give up.
What if?
Besides.
He also had a trump card!
"Teacher Jinghe."
Seeing Jinghe come out, Gudrian greeted him with a smile.
"Hello." Jinghe's smile remained kind, but there was also a hint of surprise.
"Teacher Jinghe, I'm especially looking forward to battling you," Gudrian said with a smile.
"Me too."
"Let's prioritize friendship first, and the competition second!" Gudrian declared his "manifesto."
Jinghe, upon hearing this, showed a look of realization.
Was this a display of weakness to the enemy?
Interesting.
But he still smiled and nodded, "Of course."
"Let's enjoy the battle and cherish the time we spend with our Pokemon."
"Yeah!" Gudrian nodded vigorously.
He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Everything else was negotiable.
As long as Teacher Jinghe didn't summon a legendary or mythical Pokemon, everything was negotiable.
Jinghe patted Gudrian's shoulder and said solemnly:
"Don't worry, I'll give it my all!"
Gudrian: ???
No, Teacher, that's not what I meant!
"Welcome everyone to the finals of the Quartz Conference!"
The finals of the Quartz Conference officially began with the commentator's enthusiastic voice.
"I believe everyone is eager, and so am I! Without further ado, let's welcome our two finalists!"
Whoosh—
Cheers erupted.
"First, let's welcome Gudrian from the Unova Region!"
Gudrian, with a slightly awkward smile, walked out of the player's entrance and waved to the cheering audience.
What did Teacher Jinghe mean by what he said earlier?
"Next, let's welcome Jinghe from the Hoenn Region!"
The cheers for Jinghe were undoubtedly much louder than for Gudrian.
In this Quartz Conference, he had set numerous records.
For instance, he defeated his opponents in the semifinals with a 1v6 sweep.
Furthermore, none of his Pokemon had lost throughout the entire tournament.
With such strength, combined with his handsome appearance and unique tactical style, he had undoubtedly gained a massive fan base and support.
"Please get ready, players!"
Without further ado, the referee directly raised the flag, signaling the start of the match.
It's worth mentioning that today's referee was riding a Shieldon.
After yesterday's referee nearly got buried, this one was urgently borrowed from the Carlos Region's referee team.
"Go, Rock Palace Crab!"
Rock Palace Crab, a Rock-type Pokemon similar to Paras, but with a large rectangular rock on its back instead of a shell, revealing its true body beneath.
Its Bug and Rock-type attributes made its weaknesses fewer.
Clack-clack!
As Rock Palace Crab made its entrance, its two powerful and sturdy pincers landed on the ground, emitting a heavy sound.
Simultaneously, Jinghe threw a Poke Ball, and a flashing red light landed on the ground.
In the warm sunlight, a massive metal hammer reflected a gleam, held by a pink, adorable little Pokemon with a ponytail, making it appear especially lively.
"Chop!"
Upon seeing that Jinghe summoned Gigaforg instead of a legendary or mythical Pokemon, Gudrian heaved a sigh of relief.
Teacher Jinghe, what a good person!
Although Rock Palace Crab was at a disadvantage in terms of attributes, a thought emerged in Gudrian's mind: Perhaps, I really have a chance to win the championship!
The finals of the Quartz Conference officially began!
"Rock Palace Crab, Sandstorm!" Gudrian waved his hand, fully focused.
In an instant, a sandstorm blew within the arena, and grains of sand rustled past Rock Palace Crab and Gigaforg, creating a crisp sound.
"Starting with Sandstorm? It won't deal damage to Gigaforg, is this preparation for the next Pokemon?" Da Wu in the audience lightly rubbed his chin.
Whoosh—
As the sandstorm rose, a massive hammer flew across the arena at high speed, smashing towards Rock Palace Crab.
At the same time, at the end of the hammer's handle, the petite and cute Gigaforg held on tightly.
Using the hammer's inertia to accelerate was a skill it had learned during recent training.
This was becoming more and more like that guy, except for not being able to use Thunder.
Jinghe inwardly mocked, but his commands didn't falter.
"Gigaforg, Gigaton Hammer!"
As Gigaforg reached Rock Palace Crab at the fastest speed, it firmly planted its feet on the ground, gritting its teeth. Its seemingly slender hands held the hammer handle tightly, and then it swung it with all its might.
The massive hammer, gleaming with metallic white light, slammed into Rock Palace Crab!
Boom!!
A terrifying roar suddenly echoed.
Gudrian's face was stern; he knew how powerful Gigaforg's hammer was, and it had attribute advantage over Rock Palace Crab. However, Rock Palace Crab's specialty was its sturdiness!
Even if defeated, it must deal some damage!
"Rock Palace Crab, Rock Cannon!"
However.
Before Rock Palace Crab could react, Gigaforg suddenly made a scary face at it.
"Chop!! |End of Service)"
Frightened!
Clack—
Rock Palace Crab's body trembled slightly, and the huge rock on its back instantly crumbled like sand, scattering.
One hammer strike turned Rock Palace Crab's rock into powder? Rock Palace Crab's eyes rolled.
It fell to the ground.
It was unclear if it was because the rock shattered or due to the fright.
"Rock Palace Crab is knocked out!"
It's okay, it's okay, Gudrian reassured himself.
He recalled Rock Palace Crab, which had lost its ability to battle, and prepared to summon his second Pokemon.
Gigaforg was relatively easy to deal with.
However.
Jinghe also took out a Poke Ball and recalled Gigaforg.
This move.
Left Gudrian completely flustered.
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PS: This chapter is 3800 words; I wrote a bit more, so it took a little longer.
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