Everyone else is a trainer, but you are a swordsman?

"what are you saying?"

Feng said with a puzzled expression, "Isn't it normal for trainers to win and lose? Even the world's number one Pokémon Master often loses to newbies."

"what?"

This time it was Elena's turn to be surprised. "Who? Daigo? Watari? When did they lose?"

"That's not important. What matters is what we can learn from the game."

Feng quickly waved his hand, skipping over the question. "Isn't the purpose of fighting to become stronger? If you're obsessed with winning or losing, you'll be putting the cart before the horse."

"Alas, that's true, but I always lose. It's my incompetence that makes young Kiras covered in bruises every time." Elena was no longer in the mood to act like a noble lady, so she spoke directly to Feng.

"No, your battle strategy and adaptability are amazing. You even thought of letting young Kiras hide underground to recover his strength." Feng said with a smile, his tone full of sincerity. "I learned a lot from fighting you this time, such as diving underground to recover strength and using different body parts to perform skills..."

"Really...really?"

Elena lowered her head a little embarrassedly and asked weakly.

It would be a lie for her to say she wasn't happy to hear such generous praise from a genius like Feng. She felt relieved and touched that her efforts all along were recognized.

Seeing Elena like this, Feng smiled slightly.

What is this? I beat her and she still has to thank me.

Seeing that the groundwork was almost done and Elena was no longer averse to him, Feng finally showed his true colors and asked questions about skills.

"Yeah, by the way, I also have a Ground-type Pokémon, and I'm a little unsure about how to train its Rock-type and Ground-type moves. It's just..."

Elena's impression of Feng also changed. She felt that he was talented, motivated, and a good person, so she answered all the questions naturally.

There are some questions that she may not know the answers to, but she will definitely be able to find someone to answer them when she gets home, and then tell Feng. It will be much easier than for Feng to go to the library and look through books one by one.

If it's cooked up later, you can also exchange some benefits, such as the recipe of Pokémon food, etc.

Making connections was one of Feng’s original purpose in coming to school.

Why not just use charming?

Of course, they are afraid of using too much force and improper operation, which may cause trouble and disaster. The most ideal relationship is to be able to become friends who help each other like we are now.

At the school forum, Elena's unexpected elimination sparked discussion among students. The name Aoki Feng came into the public eye, and his two Pokémon became the focus of discussion. Some of their tactics and skill developments sparked exclamations.

In the guest seats, the grade director was discussing with several teachers: "Aoki Feng is at least the runner-up in this Freshman Cup. He's worthy of the school's special training. Do you have any good training plans?"

"How about having him go to the Alliance Cultivation House area and pick out a Pokémon?"

Teacher Ryoko thought for a moment and said, "Although his Nyula and Kapok are well trained, he lacks a main force that can withstand frontal attacks."

Teacher Tina chuckled and said, "Ryoko, you didn't know that yet, did you? He has an elite-level Gyarados and an elite-level Lunar Bear. He has no shortage of the things you mentioned."

As one of the teachers in charge of admissions at the school, Tina had naturally investigated the students, especially the outstanding students. She had somehow found out that Feng had trained Gyarados and Ursagi while looking for a sparring partner in the club.

"Is this happening?"

Ryoko was surprised, "He actually has two elite Pokémon. Are they his elders' or his own?"

"I don't know, but your good student is not that simple." Tina lifted her short hair and said with a smile.

"That's it..."

Teacher Ryoko didn't seem to understand what Tina meant and continued, "Since he has so many Pokémon, it must be hard to make food for him. How about just giving him Pokémon food?"

"You could also consider giving him extra classes, one-on-one teaching in the evenings or on weekends?" a teacher suggested.

"Just let him learn something and let him choose for himself," said another teacher.

Although it sounds tempting, the benefits that the teachers mentioned are naturally not given to Feng for free. He needs to complete the tasks assigned by the school, or win glory for the school in the exchange competition, and make certain contributions to "reasonably" give this gift so that other students have nothing to say.

……

The next match is between Xiaochun and Ajian.

They are from the same faction. Feng originally thought that Xiaochun would let Ajian win and let him advance to the finals, but when the fight actually started, there was no sign of this at all.

Xiaochun's Marillion immediately competed with Ajian's Sharptooth Land Shark for the weather.

Praying for rain and sandstorms were released at the same time. After fighting against the sandstorm for a while, the rain began to gradually fade away and was completely covered. After all, the advanced Fanged Land Shark was still superior.

In sandstorm weather, the fanged land shark's sand stealth ability is activated, hiding its tracks in the wind and sand.

Marilulli's response was very clever, using a very powerful skill - singing.

This skill is transmitted by sound, which is different from the hit rate in the game. As long as you can hear it, you will be hit, even if you are invisible.

If Land Shark falls asleep, even if it can sleep invisibly, once the sandstorm skill ends, it will be a poor little dragon at the mercy of Marill.

Taking advantage of the fact that the singing was not taking effect so quickly due to the level suppression, Ajian quickly made the Sharptooth Land Shark appear and attack, using the poison attack skill that restrained the fairy type.

However, this was exactly what Xiaochun wanted. Regardless of her own serious injuries, Marillin forced herself to unleash an ice punch blessed by the Hercules attribute, almost knocking the Sharptooth Land Shark unconscious.

Under the four-fold restraint, if the level difference wasn't so huge, the Fanged Land Shark would have been killed instantly. Even now, one could tell it was in pain from its uncontrollable trembling wings.

The battle between the two ended with Land Shark seriously injured and Marillil losing her ability to fight.

But although the fanged land shark won, it also lost.

If Mariluri was at the same level as it, the outcome of this match would likely be reversed. It might not even be able to withstand the blow based on its singing skills alone.

……

With Ajian's victory, the list of finalists was announced.

Aoki Feng VS Ajian

Ajian's Sharptooth Land Shark was seriously injured and was carried away for treatment. During this period, the two players rested, adjusted their conditions, and prepared competition tactics.

The students and teachers who watched the game also made predictions about the results of the game.

Most people naturally thought that Ajian had a greater chance of winning. Even someone as strong as Mariluri was defeated due to the level difference and unfortunately lost.

But Feng's Xiala and Mumianqiu also have impressive records, showing their respective outstanding strengths in each game, and they also have a small number of fans supporting them.

Finally, the break is over.

The Freshman Cup finals...are about to begin!