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Chapter 574: Mom, This Gym is Terrifying, I Want to Go Home!
Chapter 574: Mom, This Gym is Terrifying, I Want to Go Home!
"Balgula has fainted! The Gym Leader Shizuru is the winner of this battle!"
The referee approached to examine Balgula's condition and announced the result of the match.
Balgula's body was charred black from the electricity, its massive frame lying motionless on the ground. Its eyes resembled mosquito coils, and its armor-like shell was covered in scars.
The Lotad Phone, which was live-streaming, captured a close-up of Balgula's state.
This scene instantly elicited exclamations from the crowd, who gasped in awe.
With just one Thunder, Balgula was reduced to this state. The power of Palkia's moves was truly terrifying... No wonder it's a legendary Pokemon!
Palkia's appearance prompted the audience to take out their phones and start filming, causing the live stream's popularity to skyrocket as numerous new viewers joined in.
In the battlefield, Palkia hovered in the air, flapping its wings.
A bead of cold sweat formed on Jing Tian's forehead. What terrifying power...
"Let's continue! If you want the Thunder Badge, prove your strength to me," Shizuru said.
Gym Leaders cannot switch Pokemon during battles, so he didn't recall Palkia.
Hearing this, Jing Tian took a deep breath and recalled Balgula into its Poke Ball, then brought out another Poke Ball.
"Eluredo, I'm counting on you this time."
The second battle, Eluredo vs. Palkia, officially began!
"Shadow Clone, get close to it!"
Jing Tian swiftly issued commands. Facing such a powerful Palkia, he no longer underestimated his opponent and instead brought out his full strength.
Eluredo had been by his side since the day he started his journey, helping him reach the semifinals of the Colorless Tournament. It was the most reliable Pokemon he had.
On the field, Eluredo's body flickered the moment its Trainer's voice was heard. It rushed towards Palkia's position while creating dozens of shadow clones, attempting to disrupt Palkia's focus.
"You're trying to use Shadow Clone to launch a surprise attack?" Shizuru instantly saw through their plan and ordered, "Palkia, use Thunder!"
"Zzzzzz!"
Intense electricity crackled from Palkia's body, accompanied by a dazzling flash of light. Palkia was enveloped in a powerful electric aura.
The energy spread rapidly in all directions, eventually covering the entire battlefield.
Eluredo's shadow clones were devoured, popping like bubbles and vanishing. Even the real Eluredo, hidden among them for a surprise attack, was affected by the electric flash.
In an instant, Eluredo felt the powerful current enter its body, sweeping through its entire being.
"Zzzzzzzzz!"
Eluredo tried to use Teleport to escape the electric field, but its right hand became paralyzed.
Damn! I can't move!
"Has it been paralyzed?" Seeing this, Jing Tian clenched his fists and shouted, "Eluredo, hang in there!"
"Palkia, use Thunder!"
"Boom!"
A thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky, and the previous scene repeated itself as Eluredo was engulfed in the thunderous light.
A moment later, Eluredo collapsed to the ground.
"Eluredo has fainted. Gym Leader Shizuru wins this battle! Jing Tian has one Pokemon left. If he loses again, he will lose this Gym battle!" the referee reminded.
Damn! Am I going to lose? In his years of traveling, Jing Tian had never encountered such a formidable opponent.
He had thought his Gym journey in Paldea would be smooth sailing, as the Gym Leaders were no match for his powerful Pokemon partners.
Sometimes, he even felt that Gym challenges were meaningless because his opponents were too weak.
He even disdained communicating with Gym Leaders during battles, defeating them, and leaving immediately after obtaining the badges.
But now...
Recalling the words his opponent had just said, Jing Tian wondered if he had become too arrogant.
His mind was in complete disarray, and he mindlessly sent out his third Pokemon, a Tanabird.
But three minutes later, Tanabird also fell to Palkia.
"Tanabird has fainted. Gym Leader Shizuru wins this Gym battle!"
The referee blew the whistle, signaling the end of the match.
Jing Tian recalled Tanabird, lowered his head, and stared at the Poke Ball in his hand before leaving the place.
Watching this, Shizuru sighed silently in his heart.
If the Trainer could be a little more humble and not so arrogant when facing other weaker Trainers, and if he could fight with seriousness and give his all, regardless of the opponent, Shizuru would be willing to bestow the Gym Badge upon him.
After all, Qi Shu had said that Gym battles weren't just a test of a Trainer's strength.
They also tested their will, character, and heart.
As long as there was something that earned the Gym Leader's approval, and as long as the opponent's strength wasn't too lacking, the Gym Leader could bestow the badge as a recognition of their performance.
He hoped to see the Trainer again in the future! "Palkia, come back for now!" Shizuru recalled Palkia and then waited for the second challenger to enter.
The referee looked at the list in his hand and called out loudly, "Next, let's welcome Kerixa to the stage!"
Kerixa? Hearing this familiar name, Shizuru was slightly taken aback.
If he remembered correctly, this Trainer was the one who had just set out on a journey, the one who hadn't obtained a single badge yet.
In that case, he would have to adjust his strength accordingly.
Shizuru already had a candidate in mind for the battle.
However, strangely, as time ticked by, not a single person appeared in the entrance passageway.
Shizuru: "?"
The referee was also puzzled: "Kerixa? Kerixa, are you there? It's your turn to challenge the Nangguang Gym. Please come to the central square quickly!"
Not long after these words were spoken, Shizuru saw a girl, around ten years old with long pink hair, rushing over in a panic.
Kerixa looked at the Gym Leader across from her in fear.
She and her Lurantis had just witnessed the entire battle process of the Gym Leader.
That devilish Palkia had single-handedly defeated the previous challenger's three Pokemon.
Moreover, the Trainer seemed so experienced, yet he still lost. Now it was her turn, and they probably had no chance of winning.
Facing the Gym Leader, Kerixa was extremely nervous.
Even her Lurantis, which she held in her arms, began to tremble.
The Palkia's strength was so terrifying; if it was hit by that move, would it die? Lurantis couldn't help but think.
At that moment, the two of them silently shared the same thought—Mom, this place is so scary, I want to go home!
When the girl across from him reached the contestant's position, Shizuru noticed that she seemed nervous.
This was probably her first time challenging a Gym with so many spectators watching.
Shizuru thought she might not be used to the scene, so he spoke to reassure her, "Hello, I'm Shizuru, the Gym Leader here. Don't be nervous, relax, and just treat it as a regular sparring match!"
Kerixa became even more flustered, but thinking of her dream of collecting badges, challenging the League Tournament, and becoming a top Trainer, the girl mustered up her courage.
"Lurantis, don't be afraid. We'll defeat our opponent together, get the badge, and participate in the League Tournament!"
At this moment, Shizuru also took out Raichu's Poke Ball.
A flash of white light appeared, and Raichu emerged on the battlefield.
"Welcome to the Nangguang Gym. The rules for this Gym battle are 1v1, with each Trainer limited to using only one Pokemon until either side is unable to battle, and the match will end." Shizuru explained the rules of the competition.
When Kerixa and Lurantis saw the Pokemon the Gym Leader had sent out, they froze in their tracks.
Huh? Not the scary bird Pokemon from before?
1v1... This meant that as long as they defeated Raichu, they could obtain the Gym Badge?
Kerixa immediately felt that this was an easy task.
She was no longer as scared as before and instead turned to Lurantis, saying, "Go, Lurantis!"
Lurantis, seeing that the opponent wasn't Palkia, also breathed a sigh of relief.
It jumped down and walked onto the battlefield.
Shizuru: "..."
Lurantis?
This Pokemon was known for its weakness before evolving, and it indeed fit the description of a "newbie"!
With the referee's whistle, the battle officially began.
"Lurantis, Psychic!" Newbie Trainers often had straightforward and simple attack methods, and Kerixa was no exception.
Lurantis's eyes glowed with a blue aura, and a weak psychic power formed in its small hands, flying towards Raichu.
"Raichu, dodge!"
Raichu looked at Lurantis across from it and started running around it, successfully dodging the psychic attack.
"You've run out of moves?!" Kerixa's heart skipped a beat, and she hastily ordered, "Psychic again!"
Lurantis focused its energy, forming weak psychic blasts, and continuously aimed and fired them at Raichu.
Unfortunately, it was unable to hit the swift-footed Raichu.
With each successive attack, Lurantis quickly exhausted its psychic power, leaving it breathless.
Seeing the right moment, Shizuru spoke up, "Raichu, use Thunder Net."
Raichu, sprinting across the arena, abruptly changed direction and charged towards Lurantis. As it leaped high, it formed a Thunderball in its mouth and spat it towards Lurantis.
The Thunderball expanded during its flight, quickly transforming into a net of electricity, precisely trapping Lurantis within.
Under the intense electric current, Lurantis fainted on the spot.
"Lurantis!" Kerixa was extremely anxious.
The referee checked on Lurantis's condition and then announced the outcome of the match, "Lurantis has fainted. The Gym Leader Shizuru wins this Gym battle!"
Shizuru: "..."
"You must have just started your journey, right?" Shizuru asked.
Kerixa returned Lurantis to its Poke Ball, preparing to take it to the Pokemon Center for treatment later. Hearing Shizuru's words, she nodded, "Yes, I began my journey just a week ago!"
No wonder... Shizuru twitched his lips, but he still offered his advice.
"Challenging the Gym this early is too soon. Judging by Lurantis's condition, it probably hasn't learned many moves yet. It's extremely challenging to challenge a Gym in this state."
"Eh?" Kerixa looked perplexed, "What should I do then?"
Shizuru: "..." Special training. Take your Lurantis to the wild for special training. Battle wild Pokemon or other Trainers to gain experience and refine your skills. This will gradually strengthen your Pokemon. Once Lurantis shows improvement, you can return to the Gym for an assessment."
It had to be said that the difficulty gap between Trainers who started with Lurantis and those who began with a Dratini or Squirtle was enormous.
Before evolving, Lurantis could learn very few moves, and its body was extremely fragile, far inferior to the resilient Squirtle with its sturdy shell.
At this point, intelligent Trainers would catch another Pokemon to help Lurantis through its early stages.
Looking at the little girl, it seemed she only had Lurantis as her Pokemon...
Kerixa thought seriously for a moment, then nodded, "I understand. Thank you very much, Gym Leader!"
She immediately took Lurantis for special training in the wild!
"When we become stronger, we'll challenge you again!" Kerixa declared.
Shizuru smiled slightly, "I look forward to your growth."
Kerixa turned and left with Lurantis.
She first headed to the Nian Guang City Pokemon Center to have Lurantis treated, and then ventured into the forest on the outskirts of the city to begin special training.
Meanwhile, Shizuru welcomed his third challenger.
The challenger, Ren Shou, was from the Galar Region. He had participated in the Galar Champion Cup and made it to the top sixteen. Currently, he had collected five Gym Badges.
Looking at the tanned, tall, and robust-looking boy, Shizuru nodded,
"Welcome to the Nian Guang Gym. I'm the Gym Leader here, Shizuru. The rules for this battle are 3v3, and it will continue until one side's Pokemon are all unable to battle."
Shizuru released Raichu's Poke Ball, and with a flash of white light, Raichu reappeared on the battlefield.
Ren Shou calmly nodded, "Please go easy on me! Go, my partner!"
With a flash of white light, a massive Pokemon with a gray body like steel, shimmering with metallic luster, and a huge head raised high, locked its red eyes, which shone with a captivating light, onto Raichu.
It was... Great Steel Snake!
Upon seeing this, the surrounding spectators in the square gasped in surprise.
"Oh no, it's Great Steel Snake!"
"Electric-type Pokemon are completely countered by Ground-type Great Steel Snake!"
It was common knowledge that Ground-type Pokemon could transmit electricity through their bodies into the ground, thereby ignoring the damage from Electric-type moves.
"That Great Steel Snake looks well-trained. It's obviously experienced many battles. I wonder if it can defeat the legendary Pokemon, Palkia."
"The commentator is in danger!"
(End of Chapter)
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