Chapter 89: My Beloved Friends and Companions
Chapter 89: My Beloved Friends and Companions
Inside a secluded battle arena in Kanaz City.
"Gyarados, Hydro Pump!"
With a sweeping gesture, Aya’s cape fluttered dramatically, and Gyarados’s aura reached its peak.
"Roar—"
A powerful jet of water erupted from Gyarados’s mouth, accompanied by a thunderous bellow.
"Seadra, dodge quickly!"
On the opposite side, Shizuka’s face was tense. She waved her whip and immediately commanded Seadra to evade.
However, it seemed that Aya and Gyarados had anticipated Seadra’s movements. The Hydro Pump hit Seadra squarely.
Boom!!
The powerful water stream splashed and refracted into a rainbow of colors under the arena lights.
In the stands, Jing He winced.
Even a move with such a low accuracy like Hydro Pump could hit a fast-moving Seadra so precisely. This must be how overpowered trainers fight, he thought, recalling his own experience of missing Hydro Pump five times in a row. Overpowered trainers really need to die.
Sitting beside him, Cynthia’s expression was also slightly grave.
Aya’s strength was indeed formidable.
"But is it necessary to go so hard just for a warm-up?" Jing He muttered under his breath.
Seeing Shizuka's unyielding expression, Jing He sighed inwardly.
Beating Shizuka so badly just for a warm-up, Aya’s sensitivity to emotions rivals that of Akira. But Shizuka is also the type who gets even more attached the more she’s beaten. A classic "masochist." You two should just get married already.
Aya, satisfied with his performance, gave a cheerful "comfort (mockery)" to Shizuka, causing her already flushed cheeks to turn even redder as she glared at Jing He.
Noticing Shizuka’s gaze, Cynthia frowned and whispered, "Should I go and battle her instead?"
Jing He’s lips twitched as he shook his head. "No, it doesn’t matter who wins or loses."
He didn’t want Cynthia to go and beat Shizuka again, fearing she might throw the wrong Poke Ball out of frustration. That wouldn’t be fun at all.
At that moment, Aya walked over and said, "Jing He, it’s your turn. But be careful, Shizuka seems to be in a bad mood today. Even her second team’s Pokemon are very strong."
Jing He stood up and gave him a sidelong glance.
What’s the reason for her bad mood? You should know, shouldn’t you?
"Vulpix?"
Under the puzzled gaze of the Vulpix, Jing He picked it up from Cynthia’s arms.
Meanwhile, Shizuka, though upset about her loss, didn’t lose her head. Losing to Aya wasn’t new, so she had already summoned her Pokemon, a Gyarados!
Gyarados, a pure Dragon-type Pokemon, the evolved form of Dratini, and the final evolution into the pseudo-legendary Pokemon, Dragonite, from the Kanto region.
At the beginning of his Pokemon journey, Jing He had always been puzzled by this.
Why doesn’t such a beautiful Pokemon like Gyarados evolve into a beautiful Pokemon like Milotic?
Instead, it suddenly becomes chubby.
It’s baffling.
But regardless, Gyarados is the second stage of a pseudo-legendary Pokemon and a powerful Dragon-type Pokemon, especially under the command of the "Dragon Messenger" Shizuka. It was not to be underestimated.
Jing He stepped onto the field and placed Vulpix on the ground.
"Vulpix."
At that moment, Vulpix realized it was being sent into battle. It began to examine the Gyarados across the field, its eyes gradually sparkling with admiration.
So beautiful!
But Shizuka couldn’t help but frown.
Vulpix looked so frail, like a mere "pet."
Jing He was also at a loss.
For an average trainer, just gathering and training a team of six Pokemon was already a significant challenge, let alone a pseudo-legendary Pokemon. Strong trainers, on the other hand, often started training their second team early to complement or build their main team.
Even more exaggeratedly, some trainers have more than one near-legendary Pokemon on their team.
For example, trainers like Shaochun and Koga.
Of course, Pokemon battles aren't won simply by having more near-legendary Pokemon.
What ultimately matters is the training, strategy, and the bond between the Pokemon and their trainer.
Choosing the Seel, in part, is due to the Ice-type's advantage against Dragon-types.
Additionally,
This Hakudraco's ability is most likely "Shed Skin," which would significantly reduce the effectiveness of Gengar's paralysis and poisoning.
Shed Skin: Has a chance to heal any status condition at regular intervals.
On the sidelines,
“Hahaha~~”
Gengar, somehow, managed to snag two pom-poms and was excitedly waving them around in the spectator stands.
“Gengar.”
Cynthia, who had been resting her chin in her hand, suddenly spoke.
“Gen?”
Hearing Cynthia’s voice, Gengar quickly stuffed the pom-poms into its mouth and floated over to her side, grinning and giving her a shoulder massage.
Cynthia seemed to enjoy it, smiling slightly and asking,
“What did you want to show me earlier?”
Although Jing He had explained it, Cynthia still felt something was off and decided to double-check with Gengar.
Gengar froze, tilting its head up at a forty-five-degree angle.
“Gen, gen?”
See what? I don’t know anything.
Cynthia’s sharp eyes caught the deceit.
Narrowing her eyes, she whispered,
“I heard from a Hydreigon that it really wants to practice with you.”
“Gen!! Σ(дlll)”
Gengar looked terrified.
Cynthia’s lips curved into a beautiful smile, her playful eyes meeting Gengar’s.
“But I stopped it. I happen to have an extra ‘Shadow Ball’ TM. What do you think we should do with it?”
“Gen, gen.”
Gengar’s mouth drooled at the mention of “Shadow Ball.”
Jing He had always wanted to buy it for Gengar, but either couldn’t find it or it was too expensive.
“Gen!”
But Gengar quickly composed itself, shaking its head firmly.
No, Jing He is its trainer, a beloved friend and family.
“Is that so?”
Cynthia sighed softly, almost to herself,
“Hydreigon told me it really likes the Foamy Mouse from ‘The Adventures of Foamy Mouse.’ I happen to know the author and was planning to take it to meet him.”
“Gen?!” (﹃)
Gengar’s voice rose three octaves.
Really?!
Cynthia’s smile grew even wider.
On the field,
Jing He, oblivious to the interaction between Gengar and Cynthia, squatted beside Seel, soothing it.
“I know you usually hold back to avoid hurting others, but this opponent is strong. You can go all out this time.”
“Ooh?”
Seel blinked, looking at Jing He.
Really?
Jing He smiled and scratched its chin.
“Ooh~~”
Seel closed its eyes in contentment.
“Let’s do this.”
“Ooh!”
Seel’s eyes were determined as it turned to face Hakudraco and Shaochun.
Shaochun and Hakudraco, who had initially underestimated Seel, became serious upon seeing its determined gaze.
Regardless of Seel’s strength, they would treat a serious opponent with the same respect.
Snowflakes began to drift across the battlefield.
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