Chapter 291: Battle Frontier and the Millennium Comet! (Thanks to Czh555 for the adorable master!)
Chapter 291: Battle Frontier and the Millennium Comet! (Thanks to Czh555 for the adorable master!)
"An excellent command," Qianli praised, recalling his Frillish and Dashbear.
He mentally reviewed the battle, realizing that his tactics had been completely seen through by Jinghe from the very start.
In his mind, Jinghe's main focus in this Double Battle was Gramps, while Ai Yi played more of a supporting role.
Unexpectedly, Gramps was the true support, and with Trick and the Psychic Terrain boost, Ai Yi, along with its Wide Power, unleashed an incredibly powerful burst.
"I didn't expect Teacher Jinghe to be so skilled in Double Battles as well," Qianli marveled.
Qianli thought to himself that Double Battles were the true art of dirty tricks, as many tactics couldn't be fully utilized in Single Battles.
Jinghe silently agreed.
Beside them, Lubei and Xiaoyao, who had witnessed the entire battle, looked at Jinghe with even greater admiration.
It was rare, almost unheard of, for them to hear their father Qianli praise someone so genuinely.
It was as if, unless Qianli brought out his unbeatable main Pokemon, there was no chance of defeating Jinghe.
Indeed, he was a master tactician...er, a tactical master!
And although the battle ended quickly, it wasn't overly violent. Aside from some moves that left them speechless, it gave off a sense of elegance.
It was like two people playing chess, each move countered by the other.
From a tactical perspective, Teacher Jinghe had completely outmaneuvered them.
"So this is what a true Pokemon battle feels like," Lubei's eyes lit up.
This was very different from the Pokemon battles he had seen on TV, and witnessing it live and up close was a completely different experience.
"Elegant, fluid, and composed, with a sense of strategic mastery," Lubei marveled.
Xiaoyao, on the other hand, wasn't as deeply impressed.
She just thought Ai Yi was so cute and strong, and not every Pokemon was as violent as Tyrant Dragon or Absentee.
Both children, after watching this battle, had their preconceived notions and ideas challenged to some extent.
"Hngga~~"
Gramps playfully high-fived Ai Yi.
For some reason, Gramps felt that Ai Yi's compatibility with him was excellent, and together, they could drive their opponents crazy.
However, today Jinghe seemed to hold back a bit, not going too far with their "play."
Ai Yi's cheeks flushed slightly, and its excitement was barely contained.
This was its first time commanding in a Pokemon battle, and it felt amazing!
"Then, this badge is yours," Qianli said, taking out the Scale Badge from his pocket and handing it to Jinghe after his mental review.
"Hmm?" Jinghe was slightly taken aback.
You didn't mention a badge after the battle!
"Hngga~~"
Before Jinghe could respond, Gramps casually took the badge and placed it in Ai Yi's hand, letting it admire its first badge.
After all, this was Ai Yi's first badge, and it held special significance.
"Ai Yi~~o(〃'▽'〃)o"
Qianli smiled and added, "And here's the Awakening Force TM."
Awakening Force?
Jinghe's eyes lit up.
The legendary "All-Purpose Move"! Awakening Force was a move with a complex mechanism.
In simple terms, Awakening Force, despite being a Normal-type move, had the potential to transform into any type other than Normal, making it an essential move for covering weaknesses.
For example, if Ai Yi faced a Grass/Steel-type like Nut Bell, a combination that gave opponents a headache, Ai Yi's Psychic-type moves would be less effective.
But if its Awakening Force move awakened as a Fire-type, it could deal four times the damage with Fire-type moves against Nut Bell!
Jinghe's current team consisted of Ghost, Poison, Ice, Fairy, Steel, Dragon, Fighting, and Fire types, making it relatively well-rounded in terms of attributes.
However, in battles, not every Pokemon could be fielded, and they couldn't freely switch in front of their opponents.
Therefore, having moves that covered weaknesses was crucial.
But.
Jinghe had experience in how to obtain accurate Awakening attributes in the game, but in the Pokemon world, he had no idea which attributes would awaken for Awakening Force.
Qianli seemed to understand this as well, so in addition to the TM, he also gave Jinghe a manual for the move.
It contained his understanding of Awakening Force and methods to awaken specific attributes.
"Thank you," Jinghe accepted the gifts.
After dealing with Tyrant Dragon's tantrum,
and having a battle with Qianli, Jinghe politely declined the invitation to stay for dinner with Da Wu and left with Lubei and Xiaoyao for Orange Blossom City.
According to Qianli, he had another child at home who needed care.
Jinghe couldn't help but sigh.
No wonder Qianli wasn't interested in becoming an Elite Four or Champion.
These things couldn't compare to the joy of raising children with his wife.
Moreover, children were even more time-consuming to raise than Pokemon, and he imagined Qianli and Wu Neng would have a lot to talk about in this regard.
After seeing them off, Jinghe and the others returned to the cafe and sat down.
The little ones were left to play in the backyard for the time being.
Jinghe opened the manual Qianli had given him about Awakening Force and started reading.
This is a scene that needs no introduction, as it will shock you at first glance.
Wow!
So, the prerequisite for controlling the Awakening Force is a pile of materials?
For example, if one wishes to awaken a Fire-type power, the ideal method is to use materials with Fire-type energy, such as charcoal-based items, and then proceed with the awakening.
"No wonder Qianli runs so fast," Jinghe muttered.
It's not a problem to consume materials.
The key point is...
The Awakening Force move, aside from a few Pokemon unable to learn it, is like Substitute and Protect, a move that almost all Pokemon can learn.
With at least six Pokemon and six Awakening Forces, and considering the need to match attributes appropriately, the required materials...
Jinghe looked up to the sky.
He felt like calling Qianli back and asking him to pay the "Medical Fee"!
"Teacher, are you really planning to conquer the Colorful Tourney?" Yasha asked again, unable to hold back.
She was considering whether to have her grandfather send the badges directly.
It's not about the concern of winning or losing.
Mainly...
When battling Teacher Jinghe, one must be prepared mentally and physically.
It's best to prepare some Quick Heart Pills in advance.
One should also be prepared for the possibility of not being able to eat for a day or two.
Yasha still cares about her grandfather, who is getting old.
Hearing Yasha's words, Jinghe, who was not in a good mood, glared at her.
"It's decided!"
"Decided what?" Yasha blinked, "Are you challenging the Colorful Tourney?"
"No," Jinghe shook his head, "I've decided to assign homework for the winter break this time!"
Yasha's eyes widened, and her face turned slightly pale.
"No, no, Teacher..."
"Those who don't complete it will have their regular scores deducted for the next semester!" Jinghe said sternly.
Du Juan and Da Wu didn't seem pressured, but Yasha looked mournful and said,
"Teacher, I was wrong! I'll have my grandfather send the badges tomorrow!"
Jinghe: "???"
"No, why do I need the badges? If I have time to challenge the Colorful Tourney, I might as well conquer the Battle Frontier." Jinghe expressed his admiration for Yasha's thought process.
He didn't even know the details of the Colorful Tourney, and they thought he loved the Baby Cup that much?
"The Battle Frontier?"
All three spoke at once.
In the entire Pokemon world, there are only two Battle Frontiers.
One of them is located in the Hoenn Region.
The other is situated between the Sinnoh and Johto Regions.
Challenging the Battle Frontier is also a popular pursuit among many Trainers.
In terms of level, there isn't much difference between challenging the Battle Frontier and participating in Gyms and Leagues.
However, compared to challenging Leagues, the popularity of the Battle Frontier is relatively low.
Aida has always wanted to promote the Battle Frontier.
So, from time to time, you can see him strolling on the streets, inviting Trainers to challenge the Battle Frontier.
One of them will be Satoshi in the future.
"I was just saying..." Jinghe said with a mix of exasperation and powerlessness.
However, it seemed like the three of them didn't listen at all.
Du Juan flipped through her tablet and said, "In the Battle Frontier, you can obtain Battle Emblems and Battle Points, which can be exchanged for various items."
Hmm?
Jinghe was slightly taken aback.
Battle Points
Exchanging for items?
Yasha also said,
"I heard from my grandfather that Mr. Aida has set up a bonus system to promote the Battle Frontier. If you conquer the Battle Frontier, you can apparently get..."
She started counting on her fingers, but it seemed she couldn't quite figure it out.
Your math skills are on par with my Gramps's.
"Anyway, there's a lot of money, that's for sure," Yasha finally chose to give up.
"Speaking of the Battle Frontier, I remembered something."
Da Wu, who was beside them, also spoke up.
He took out his phone.
And pulled up an electronic document.
"Recently, the Green Ridge Cosmic Center Observatory issued a report saying..."
After a quick glance through the document, he showed great interest.
"Found it! The observatory report states that in the near future, a once-in-a-thousand-years comet will appear! And according to calculations, the comet's landing site is highly likely to be near the Battle Frontier!"
A once-in-a-thousand-years comet?
The Battle Frontier?
This plot, why does it sound so familiar? Could this comet have something to do with Kira Kyi? It's said to be a once-in-a-thousand-years comet, but in reality, it has little to do with a thousand years.
In Jinghe's impression, in the anime and movies alone, Satoshi has encountered the millennium comet more than once.
Either the unit "thousand years" is problematic, or...Satoshi lied about his age.
It's confirmed, Satoshi has lived for a thousand years!
Ahem.
So, the once-in-a-thousand-years comet is everywhere.
Conversely, it proves that Pokemon like Kira Kyi are like Timeabre, existing in large numbers with their own populations, rather than being solitary.
"Why don't we go and check out the Battle Frontier?" Da Wu suggested.
He developed a keen interest in comets and meteorites.
Du Juan and Yasha had no objections.
The three of them looked at Jinghe.
No.
You guys can go, why drag me into this? But it seems like we haven't taken the little ones camping before?
Jinghe coughed lightly.
"Actually, I'm also a little interested in the Battle Frontier's bonuses, cough, I mean, the once-in-a-thousand-years comet..."
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PS: Thanks to Czh555 for the cute main character. Waaah, thank you so much, I really appreciate it, I'm done typing, please vote!
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