Chapter 446: The Forging Vision and the Start of School!

Chapter 446: The Forging Vision and the Start of School!



Pion brought Gigaforg to teach his forging skills, and Sonia followed them, while Jinghe stayed behind.

The field was already destroyed, so there was no point in wasting it.

Jinghe called out Tyrogue and Swift Dragon to train their Ground-type moves.

The field was already reduced to rubble, so what more damage could they do?

"Tyrogue, watch how Swift Dragon uses Earthquake," Jinghe instructed.

Jinghe squatted down and gently patted Tyrogue's small, rough head.

"Yoji!"

Tyrogue swallowed a mouthful of saliva and nodded obediently.

"Swift Dragon," Jinghe gestured.

"Wuu~~"

Swift Dragon flapped its wings a few times, dispersing the dust and debris around it, then lifted its foot and slammed it down hard!

A deep rumble shook the ground as Swift Dragon's foot landed, sending ripples in all directions and causing the ground to shake violently, with rocks and soil surging like waves.

Jinghe nodded slightly at the sight.

Swift Dragon's Earthquake was quite powerful, but compared to its innate talent for Water-type and Electric-type moves, it was slightly weaker.

After all, Swift Dragon was a Dragon-type and Flying-type Pokemon, so it was understandable that it might have some weaknesses in its Ground-type move repertoire.

However, with Professor Oak's "Earth's Doctrine" and his own experience, Jinghe believed that these minor shortcomings could be easily overcome with time and materials.

The main goal was to increase Swift Dragon's attack range and allow it to better coordinate its moves.

For example, after Swift Dragon used Feather Rest to restore its status, it could follow up with Earthquake, catching its opponent off guard.

"Swift Dragon," Jinghe called out again, waving at the Pokemon.

"Wuu~~"

Swift Dragon chirped happily and flew towards Jinghe, landing beside him.

"When using Earthquake, we can..."

Jinghe began to explain to Swift Dragon some of the flaws in its move execution and how it could improve.

By making small adjustments, Jinghe aimed to enhance the way Swift Dragon performed its moves, increasing their speed and power.

"Yoji?"

Tyrogue, noticing Jinghe's lesson for Swift Dragon, tilted its small head, and with a "Biji Biji," it scurried into the ruins of the field.

It stood where Swift Dragon had just used Earthquake.

It looked down at its feet, wiggled and twisted them, and stretched its body.

Then, with lightning speed, it picked up a rock, "Awoo," and stuffed it into its mouth.

"Yoji!"

Its mouth instantly puffed up.

As it crunched and chewed, its small eyes glanced cautiously at Jinghe.

When it realized Jinghe wasn't looking, it swallowed the rock with a "Gulp" and quickly dug out another one to eat.

Hmm?

Jinghe finally noticed and looked at Tyrogue, who quickly stopped chewing and resumed wiggling its feet.

"You need to feel the pulse of the earth," Jinghe continued, not overly concerned.

Crunch, crunch—

Tyrogue covered its mouth and giggled silently.

Perhaps feeling that eating one rock at a time wasn't satisfying enough, Tyrogue's eyes darted around, and it lifted its foot.

It slammed its foot down hard.

A loud rumble shook the entire field, and a sizable crack appeared beneath Tyrogue's foot, spreading all the way to the edge of the field.

At the same time, as the ground cracked, rocks of various sizes shot out.

The little Pokemon reacted swiftly, using Hungry Dragon Roar and Hungry Dragon Dive to catch and eat the flying rocks, just like a pixelated candy-eating character in a video game.

As it stuffed its mouth full, its cheeks puffed out like a squirrel, and it froze for a moment, sensing two pairs of eyes on it.

It turned its head cautiously.

Jinghe and Swift Dragon stared at it in surprise.

"Yoji, Yoji! Σ(дlll)"

Jinghe glanced at the crack on the ground and then back at the little Pokemon.

In Tyrogue's Pokedex entry, under the "Known Moves" section, a new move appeared—Stomp.

This was a Stomp?

It was clearly an Earth Split!

Given Tyrogue's size and abilities shortly after hatching, no one would believe that such destruction was caused by a mere Stomp.

Moreover, the Stomp move was an attack that converted regret into power, and if it missed, the power of the Stomp would double.

But judging by Tyrogue's behavior, it seemed like it was converting its hunger into power for the attack!

More importantly, Swift Dragon had just used Earthquake, hadn't it?

How did it become a Stomp when Tyrogue used it?

"Wuu? (ω`)?"

Swift Dragon was also confused and couldn't help but scratch its head.

Was this a classic case of teaching a "bad" student?

Had its own imperfect technique led little Tyrogue astray?

The last time Swift Dragon demonstrated Earthquake, Tyrogue learned Heavy Stomp, and now, after another demonstration, Tyrogue had learned Stomp?

"Wuu!"

Swift Dragon clenched its meaty fist and pumped itself up.

No, this wouldn't do!

It had to master these Ground-type moves properly; otherwise, it would truly be teaching a "bad" student!

"Yoji, Yoji."

Tyrogue knew it couldn't escape, so it put its hands behind its back, tapped its toes on the ground, grinned, and showed what it thought was a very shy smile.

This was, of course, ignoring the small bits of rubble falling from its mouth.

Jinghe's mouth twitched.

"Forget it, forget it. The field needs to be replaced anyway."

He decided to let little Tyrogue have an extra meal.

After all, the rocks used as the field were specially selected and processed, not just random stones picked up outside.

While their nutritional value might not match the minerals Jinghe bought, there was a lot of them.

If Tyrogue digested and absorbed them all, it would be like having an extra meal.

"Yoji! ψ(｀)ψ"

With Jinghe's permission, Tyrogue didn't hold back.

It produced a white handkerchief and tied it around its neck, along with a set of knife and fork.

Jinghe: "..."

Are you serious about using a knife and fork?

"Yoji!" The Tyrogue exuded confidence.

Let's eat!

Brother Gramps said that one must eat with elegance!

As night fell, the backyard of Jinghe's home.

Yesterday, there was no time, but today, before school starts, they're having an old-fashioned Jing family barbecue party.

"Charcoal Little Servant, don't burn it too much."

"Guka!"

Charcoal Little Servant crossed his arms and sat cross-legged on the ground, looking solemn.

Above his head, a grill was set up, and Jing Master, Lotohm, LoveAttendant siblings, and others were operating it.

Every time at this moment, Jinghe couldn't help but marvel.

Having a Fire-type Pokemon is so convenient.

Especially, this Fire-type Pokemon is also a Charcoal Pokemon, which saves a lot of charcoal. Of course, Lotohm's functions are also beyond doubt.

"Lotohm, fan mode!"

"Understood, Lotohm!"

Lotohm dove into the fan, transforming into Rotom-Fan.

"Bear Master, be careful, don't cut it too thick," Jinghe instructed.

"Huru! (●`()●)"

Martial Bear Master held a large piece of beef and nodded solemnly.

Then, he slowly inserted the beef into the fan of Rotom-Fan, and as the fan started, neatly sliced pieces of beef were cut off.

"Why is Gramps so unenthusiastic today?"

Jinghe noticed that Gramps seemed unusually well-behaved today.

Aside from the "surprising" performance they put on to "welcome" the Piony group in the morning, there hasn't been much activity.

Jinghe turned to look.

He saw Gramps and Gigaforg crouching in the corner, seemingly fiddling with something.

"LoveAttendant, you guys go ahead."

Jinghe said curiously.

"Aye~"

Wiping his hands with an apron, Jinghe cautiously approached them.

He discovered.

Gigaforg and Gramps were staring blankly at a special piece of charcoal.

Jinghe immediately recognized the charcoal as the one they had taken from the Burning Tower, the main material for forging the "Curse Armor."

He crouched down and squeezed in between the two little guys.

"Hengga?"

"Cha?"

"What are you pondering?"

Gigaforg had learned a lot of techniques from Piony and started tinkering upon returning.

"Cha~"

Hearing Jinghe's question, Gigaforg didn't hesitate. He picked up the charcoal and, holding the hammer's handle with one hand and the hammerhead with the other, carefully struck the charcoal.

Bang!!

With a dull sound, the charcoal cracked.

After all, it was wood, and it needed to be infused with other metals before it could be truly forged.

Hmm?

But soon, Jinghe was taken aback.

He noticed that the cracks on the broken charcoal seemed to have self-repaired partially.

If not for his Wave Guide Power, he wouldn't have noticed this subtle change.

Life Force?

After all, some of the wood from the Burning Tower had come into contact with Ho-Oh's Life Fire.

However, Jinghe quickly realized that it wasn't the Life Force.

If it were the remnants of Ho-Oh's Life Force, the charcoal wouldn't have reacted this way.

Suddenly.

Jinghe's eyes widened slightly, surprised, and said, "Time Force?"

Gigaforg's hammer was infused with Timia Luka's scales, and with each strike, it carried a hint of Time Force. Although this tiny bit of Time Force wouldn't affect battles at all,

"Hengga!"

Before Jinghe could figure it out, he saw Gramps extend his hand, spread his five fingers, and slowly rotate them counterclockwise, as if holding a disc.

The next moment.

The cracks on the charcoal seemed to repair themselves again.

Hmm?

"What's this..." Jinghe looked at Gramps in astonishment.

Time regression?

Gramps smiled, showing his tongue, and on its tip was a faintly glowing "Time-Space Orb."

Jinghe: "..."

But it was evident.

Neither Gramps nor Gigaforg had a deep understanding of the power of "Time," and their control was extremely rudimentary and rough.

Especially Gigaforg, who barely knew how to use it.

However, Jinghe seemed to understand what they were trying to do.

"You want to give Charcoal Little Servant's armor the ability to 'rewind time,' so it can be removed more easily?"

"Cha! Cha!"

Gigaforg nodded repeatedly.

That's it!

Although there were precedents for detachable items like Metagross's crown, armor and crowns were not the same. If they could incorporate the "time regression" function, it might help Charcoal Little Servant with wearing and removing the armor.

Of course, it was easier said than done.

At the very least, Jinghe was certain that with Gigaforg and Gramps's abilities, it would be challenging to achieve.

"If it doesn't work out, we can ask Timia Luka for help again."

This thought had barely formed when Jinghe dismissed it.

It's best not to provoke the Time and Space duo for now.

Who knows when they might run into Arceus.

"No rush, let's study it slowly. There probably won't be any major issues soon anyway."

He patted the two little guys' heads.

"Let's go eat first!"

If you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's a problem with your thinking!

At this moment, Gramps and Gigaforg finally realized, smelling the aroma permeating the air.

They immediately cheered and rushed towards the grill.

Jinghe's expression changed.

Oh no.

He had forgotten to eat a little first; otherwise, everything would be snatched away.

"Wait!" Jinghe shouted urgently.

"Watch me show you my salt-sprinkling skills!"

Fortunately, Jinghe reacted quickly, using the little guys' curiosity to occupy a favorable position. Then, he grabbed a handful of salt, bent his arm, and slowly sprinkled the salt crystals.

The little guys looked at him with expressions that said, "What an idiot."

Salt-sprinkling skills.

Is that it?

Jinghe laughed and didn't explain, but he had already secured a favorable position.

Soon, the little guys realized they had been tricked!

The next second.

The "Meat Grilling Battle" officially began!

The moon shone brightly in the starry sky.

Jinghe and the little guys, full and content, lay on the lawn in the courtyard, gazing at the night sky.

Half-reclining on Ice Nine-Tailed's soft tail, which was spread out like a blanket, there was no discomfort, only comfort.

"Hngga~"

Genggui sat cross-legged on the ground, picking his teeth and smacking his lips, looking as if he wanted more.

"Speaking of which..."

Jinghe suddenly remembered something.

"Shouldn't we invite a partner who can produce salt?"

"Hngga?"

"Aiya?"

"Yima?"

The little ones all looked at him with confusion.

A salt-producing partner?

Are there any Pokemon that can produce salt?

Jinghe thought of the Paldean Pokemon "Salt Emperor" Salt Boulder Spirit.

His own FrostMilk Fairy, who could produce sweet and creamy milk, was already a cute little one that could make most cream-based pastries.

So, could they find a Salt Boulder Spirit to produce salt, not only to achieve salt freedom but also to make various salt-baked delicacies?

Even more...

The produced salt could be sold.

Isn't this a way to make money?

After hearing Jinghe's suggestion, the little ones immediately expressed their agreement and even welcomed the idea.

The Salt Boulder Spirit was a highly popular Pokemon in the Paldea region, and many wild Pokemon liked to gather around it, hoping to lick the mineral-rich salt it produced.

It was said that the salt rubbed by the Salt Boulder Spirit could instantly heal any wound, no matter how severe.

Of course, this ability description was a bit exaggerated, but its healing capabilities were undoubtedly impressive.

"Since there are no Salt Boulder Spirits in Hoenn or Sinnoh, let's consider it when we go to Paldea."

If they went to Paldea, they could also research the unique Dynamax phenomenon of the region.

Paldea... Gigaforg's small eyes flickered.

He had heard Jinghe mention that he probably came from the Paldea region.

To be honest, he was quite curious.

February 1st.

The Kanaz Pokemon Academy officially started its new semester!

This time, Jinghe wasn't assigned any registration duties, as it was only the second semester, and there weren't many new students to register.

Returning to his familiar office, Jinghe made himself a cup of coffee.

Back then, his office was quite spacious, and his Gengar could run around freely.

But now...

With just Swift Dragon and Martial Bear Master standing there, the office suddenly felt half its size.

Jinghe turned on the computer.

Some time had passed since the Super Evolution and Temporal Dragons incident, and the online community should have calmed down. Jinghe logged into his account.

As soon as he logged in, he heard a continuous "ding ding ding" sound, indicating a flood of friend requests and messages.

Jinghe couldn't help but feel amused.

The sound of notifications kept going for a full fifteen minutes, and he felt like his computer was about to give out, ready for Lotohm to take over.

"How can I conduct online Pokemon psychology consultations now?"

There were too many people trying to contact him.

Among them, there might be some who genuinely wanted to consult about Pokemon psychology, but most... were probably just troublemakers!

Knock knock—

A knock on the door sounded.

"Hngga!"

Genggui immediately jumped up from the single sofa and floated over to open the door.

Opening the door, he saw MDolan standing there.

However, today she seemed a bit bolder than the first time they met.

At least she dared to look up.

"Hngga~(●''●)"

Genggui greeted her with a cheerful smile.

MDolan also half-raised her hand, waving lightly, and showed a slightly shy, faint smile.

"MDolan, you're here." Jinghe noticed her and smiled.

"Teacher," MDolan nodded slightly.

"You've come at the right time. I have a pile of information that needs your help."

".Huh?" MDolan tilted her head.

With her intelligence, she naturally understood why Piony had asked Jinghe to take care of her—it was because of her personality issues. So, when she came today, she tried to appear more normal.

But what she didn't expect was...

The greeting she received wasn't a psychological consultation with questions and answers, nor was it the kind of comfort or reassurance she had imagined Jinghe would provide.

Instead, it was a very natural request for help, as if... they were old friends.

However, it was precisely because of this that MDolan felt a sense of relief and ease.

"Oh," she replied softly and sat down in front of Jinghe, taking out her notebook from the Eevee backpack.

"Help me filter out the useless information and extract the more important or urgent Pokemon psychology consultation questions."

"Mhm."

MDolan's fingers flew across the keyboard.

"Want some coffee?"

".Sure."

"Ask a question." After making coffee for MDolan, Jinghe sat back down at his desk, freeing up his hands.

"Can you... hack into the League system?"

MDolan's movements paused slightly, and she looked up cautiously at Jinghe, "Are you asking me to... transfer money?"

"Cough cough."

Jinghe almost spat out his coffee and straightened his face, "As a teacher, how could I do such a thing?"

"Oh," MDolan nodded and paused before saying, "I can hack into the League system to transfer money. But... it's highly likely to leave a trace."

"Haha." Jinghe gave a dry laugh.

In the office, only the sound of MDolan's typing on the keyboard remained.

It had to be said that although MDolan's personality was timid and shy, once she touched a computer, operated it, or chatted online, her timidity seemed to disappear.

This was probably... the phenomenon of being bold online but timid in real life?

"Teacher." After a while, MDolan pushed up her glasses and whispered, "There's news from the International Police Department, which I probably shouldn't look at, so I didn't."

As she spoke, MDolan turned the computer towards Jinghe.

The International Police Department?

Jinghe narrowed his eyes and looked at the screen.

It was a photo.

In the photo, there was a person's silhouette, a bit blurry, but Jinghe could roughly recognize the outline.

Little Silver?

(End of Chapter)

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