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Chapter 35: Not a family, don’t enter the same family
Leo stood frozen in place, a fine layer of cold sweat gradually forming on his forehead.

It used no less than ten percent of its strength in that punch, and logically speaking, Ibu should have no chance of dodging it.

However, its opponent's reaction speed was so fast that even its eyes couldn't keep up.

Waveguides cannot deceive themselves.

This Eevee clearly lacks fighting ability; even its punch just now was weak.

But why is there such a terrifying reaction speed?

and……

The constant heartbeat that's been going on since just now has an indescribable sense of oppression, and it even affected me unintentionally.

This Eevee is definitely not as simple as I thought!
Standing behind Riolu, noticing its pause in movement, Cynthia's lips curved into a beautiful smile.

That kid's probably starting to imagine weird things again, isn't he?

I took care of it for a while, so I have a pretty good understanding of its thoughts.

Although it is less than a year old, it is enough to show that this Riolu has an extraordinary talent, and can even be said to be a natural Aura user.

But perhaps because it grew up alongside its main players, the environment has led it to misjudge its own strength, always feeling that it is not strong enough.

Its overly cautious nature makes it particularly difficult to deal with.

So much so that even some of the best Sinnoh trainers couldn't handle it.

However, it seems that Qingyu and Eevee have left a deep impression on it, and it is not far from successfully capturing them.

Speaking of which, Ibrahimovic and Riolu...

It's somewhat similar to my own lineup.

Zhu Lan smiled gently and continued to observe the changing situation on the field.

After narrowly dodging Riolu's attack with a sliding tackle, Ibrahimovic felt his heart leap into his throat.

very scary!
If that punch had landed, it would have hurt terribly!

How can I possibly win against someone who's not even on the same level as Bubo...?

Eevee raised its head, its gaze complex as it stared at Riolu, which had suddenly frozen in place, its entire focus on guarding against its movements.

The more it thought about it, the more nervous it became.

Its heartbeat, like the rhythm of a marching drum, also began to beat in unison.

Thump, thump!
Feeling the immense pressure emanating from Eevee's body, Riolu was equally on high alert.

It was even more confused than before.

Even though his attack speed couldn't keep up with Ibrahimovic's reaction, why hadn't the opponent dared to attack him?

There must be some reason that I haven't discovered yet...

With each tick of the second hand on the dojo wall, Riolu felt an increasing pressure.

But at the same time, we are one step closer to the real answer.

Seeing that Eevee and Riolu had actually entered into a standoff, Qingyu clicked his tongue in exasperation.

It seems like we don't have any good offensive options left.
If the only attack move fails to hit the opponent, and if the Strange Light is used rashly, it feels like it will be completely seen through.

How can we win like this!
Are we supposed to pin our hopes on a loud roar that we haven't even mastered yet?

But what if it fails? That would be embarrassing...

Qingyu sighed subconsciously.

Riolu, who was focused on thinking, immediately noticed the change in the other trainer's expression.

Its brow furrowed even deeper.

Even though he dodged his own counterattack, why did the opponent's trainer look a little disappointed?

Did they think they were too weak, so they deliberately went easy on each other?
Riolu thought about it more and more and it seemed possible.

Ibrahimovic's reaction and attack speed were on completely different levels; he clearly held back a lot of effort during the attack.

So that's how it is. Are you afraid I won't be able to withstand your full power?

Just like the boss's Lucario...

Riolu vaguely felt that it had grasped the truth of the matter, but reality was too heavy and dealt it a considerable blow.

Because the trainers I had tried to capture before were all too weak, I almost had the illusion that "Is I actually very strong?"

Fortunately, it wasn't blindly confident.

Now it seems my talent is indeed too lacking...

Even with its full power, it could only force the boss's Garchomp back one step.

It's perfectly normal for a human who has earned the boss's approval to be disappointed in themselves if they are a truly powerful trainer.

and so……

Is it that the one being tested is not the opponent, but oneself?
Riolu gradually understood everything, and his eyes became clear.

The eldest sister is right. This trainer is indeed very suitable for me. Even though I am disappointed in myself, I have not stopped battling.

He's a very patient and excellent trainer. In that case, I should seize this rare opportunity.

"road!"

Riolu spreads his arms, switching from a defensive stance to an offensive starting position.

Then, he threw a punch.

In an instant, its figure transformed into a blur, charging fiercely towards Eevee's location.

"Ibrahimovic, roar loudly!"

Seeing Riolu suddenly launch an attack, Qingyu didn't have time to think and subconsciously gave the order.

Ibrahimovic, who was on high alert, reacted instantly.

It hasn't actually mastered the correct way to use the loud roar yet, but for now, it really has no choice but to trust its trainer.

I can do it!
"Bu-i!!!"

Under pressure, Ibrahimovic finally let go of his burdens, opened his mouth wide, and roared out loud.

The sharp sound waves instantly echoed around the arena, causing Riolu, who had just unleashed a bullet punch, to momentarily lose focus.

Shouting loudly?

Judging from its terrifying aura, it is indeed this move...

But why am I not hurt at all, but just feel a sense of fear?

Riolu slowly stopped, halting its attack.

My guess was right; from the very beginning, the two sides were on completely unequal footing in this battle.

Ibrahimovic showed absolutely no desire to attack; he was playing with the attitude of a superior instructing a weaker opponent.

Just like Lucario, who usually trains with me.

If I had gone all out, I probably would have been injured after taking a wave attack of another element without any warning.
Now that the truth is known, it would be impolite for it to attack again.

"road……"

Thanks for your advice.

After a mental struggle, Riolu looked at Qingyu and nodded calmly.

A trainer who is decisive enough yet gentle as water; the boss's judgment is indeed excellent.

only……

I wonder if he would even be interested in me.

Riolu sighed inwardly, wishing he had tried a little harder.

"It seems this child has accepted you."

Zhu Lan, who had observed the entire process from both sides, spoke with a hint of amusement.

Compared to Nemo, who looked completely bewildered, perhaps only she could guess the thought processes of both of them.

Although she initially thought that Qingyu would gain the approval of this Riolu, she never expected the capture process to be like this...

interesting?

This is what they mean by "birds of a feather flock together," right?

It seems that Aoba and Riolu are indeed very compatible.

"what?"

Only after being reminded by Zhu Lan did Qing Yu realize what was happening.

While he breathed a sigh of relief, he was also a little puzzled, but he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Even though I don't know what I did, the result was good after all!

It must have been my personal charm that really worked!

"Then, please take care of me from now on, Riolu~"

Qingyu crouched down, barely suppressing the urge to smirk as she reached out her hand.

Now I can say I have both a cat and a dog, right?
"road……"

Upon getting up close and feeling the genuine emotions within Qingyu, Riolu knew that he truly hoped that Riolu could join the team.

Although he didn't know why, some strange black spots seemed to have appeared deep inside his waveguide.

It must be that only when the strength reaches a certain level can such a condensed waveguide appear, right?

If it were him, I might have gone even further.

Riolu decisively reached out his hand.

It felt as if it had grasped the future.

To live up to the trainers' expectations, I must work even harder in the future!

(End of this chapter)