Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

The alliance has important matters to discuss these past two days, and I, the old man, have to go. I've already written down the main points and key concepts of the upcoming courses on paper.

All the necessary materials and tools are kept in the inner room, and you can take them as you please.

In addition, I have to trouble you to take care of all the big and small matters of the Biyi Dojo.

If anyone else comes to challenge you during this time, those old guys, if you can summon them, should squander their excess energy.

I won't blame you for losing, old man. After all, I'm the one who should apologize this time.

I didn't continue reading; what followed was a series of miscellaneous items such as course content and the use of equipment.

So, am I to be the acting manager for the next two days?

Although the drama features many younger generations or apprentices who stand in for their elders as the face of the martial arts school, the current Nanyin...

Looking back at his own Eevee and Gliscor, even after several weeks of training, they had only grown slightly in terms of physique and moves, and were not suitable for participating in regular gym battles.

Considering the techniques I've honed over the past few days, it's not impossible to combine them into a tactical system within feasible limits.

That is, water chestnuts and invisible rocks.

Let's put those thoughts aside for now; in any case, having more options is always a good thing.

She didn't want to lose too badly in what was likely to be her first real battle.

After entering the shack and briefly informing them of Grandpa Fu's instructions, several Pokémon that had a good relationship with Nanyin volunteered to step forward.

Not all of them were willing to help; only Lucky Kappa, Cradle Lily, Giant Carnation, and Nut Dumbbell were willing to assist.

She expressed her gratitude to each of the people in front of her. Before officially returning to the dojo, she also needed to get a general understanding of the moves they had learned and make a change in her decision-making.

It didn't take long. Fu Ye's residence was not far from the gym. As Nan Yin led a large group of Pokémon slowly closer, the others who were busy with their tasks also noticed her.

"Good morning, Xiao Nanyin."

Good morning, Sister Jing.

Jing is a ranger near Wing City and occasionally assists Fuku-sama with the gym's affairs.

However, the elderly women didn't want to trouble them, who were already working hard, and often sent them away with a mix of laughter and scolding.

Since they had a rare chance to meet today, the two naturally reminisced about old times and everyday life.

"However, who are these people?"

Looking at the figures behind the girl, Jing was no stranger to Master Fu's old partners.

"Due to some urgent matters, Master Fu had to go out for a few days. So the affairs of the dojo fell on my shoulders."

"As for Sister Jing, you know that Eevee and Gliscor are not yet capable of standing on their own. So, we have no choice but to rely on them, who are our master's main force."

As the fourth monument in the Kalos region, the Twinkle Gym attracts trainers with considerable skill; relying solely on basic Pokémon is insufficient to guarantee a draw or even victory.

"This is a difficult task for you. But don't worry, leave it to us. Watch as we show our true skills and stop all those trainers from taking on the challenge."

He raised his thumb, pointed to himself, and made a reassuring expression.

Seeing this, Nan Yin felt more confident.

Yes, in every game, you have to go through all sorts of fancy mazes and unexpected battles before you can challenge the gym leader. Isn't that exactly what's happening right now in real life?

Besides, there aren't that many coincidences in the world. How could a powerful trainer appear as soon as Master Fu leaves?

With this thought in mind, she relaxed, wrapped her arms around Eevee, and began to browse through the unread books with him.

However, before it got dark, the first trainer who had defeated everyone arrived in front of the girl.

"You're probably not the gym leader here."

With intense scrutiny, the young man with loose black hair lightly pulled at his scarf and asked a question.

"However, it doesn't matter. I'm just here to take the badge from the Twin Wings Gym. Let's have a battle."

He raised his hand and pointed at Nan Yin. Even though his tone was calm, his words were full of disdain.

Wearing a dark black vest and a sky-blue necklace, Nan Yin recognized the other person's identity as soon as their eyes met.

Team Flare, Alain.

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Chapter Nineteen: Battle! Ai Lan!

Ai Lan.

The biased sixth seat of the Eight Masters, champion of the Lunar Conference, super evolution messenger, and former assistant of Dr. Blatano.

There are no other words; these are all the abbreviations that Nan Yin could think of at the moment.

As for the name Team Flare.

He focused his gaze on the keystone embedded in the other's wrist. If his memory was intact, this opportunity could only have been given to him by Vladari, the leader of Team Flare.

Furthermore, the absence of Manon's companion allows us to roughly deduce the timeline of her rank—

He broke away from Dr. Blatano, joined Team Flare, and, with his excessively extreme ideology, launched challenges everywhere, collecting super-evolutionary energy for criminal organizations.

To be fair, the boy in front of me is definitely a formidable trainer. At this time, apart from the Elite Four and the Champion, there are almost no rivals who can match him.

Furthermore, even if the original plot was unfair, Nan Yin never held a strong prejudice against him.

just.

If the above statements are true, then the other party is simply fulfilling Vladali's request, namely, to prove that he is the stronger one.

So, is the Twin Wings Dojo being seen as a stepping stone that can be easily trampled on?

Countless trainers come to challenge the gym, which is not surprising. Perhaps Alain did not mean it that way, but the girl still heard the unpleasant modifier "removing the badge".

The obvious disdain is directed at the Winged Dojo, and even more so at oneself.

Nan Yin wasn't particularly concerned about winning or losing in her first match, but someone somehow managed to ignite her competitive spirit.

“You’re right, I am indeed not the original owner of the Twin Wings Dojo. So, even if you win, it doesn’t prove that you are better than Master Fu.”

She gripped the ball tightly between her fingers, casting a sharp gaze at the boy. Her lips pursed, her expression stern.

"However, if you're thinking of getting badges at will, please show the attitude you should have as a trainer and a challenger."

Without giving the other person time to calm down, Nan Yin threw off her tightly tied headscarf, letting her silver hair fall loosely around her waist, fluttering freely with each step.

"Trainer Alain! I will decide the rules for this battle."

With crisp footsteps, she walked from the high platform to one end of the battlefield. As if sensing the girl's thoughts, many Pokémon that lived here appeared behind her one after another, forming a high wall for this green field.

"It's very simple, four to four, doubles, the player who loses all their strength... loses."

With her palm flat and the Poké Ball between her two fingers, Nan Yin gestured for the former to ask the question first.

"you."

Unable to utter any useful words, just as Nan Yin said, Ai Lan indeed held a contemptuous and indifferent attitude towards these dojo masters.

In the boy's heart, all he wanted was for Mr. Vladari, who had been kind to him, to acknowledge him and prove that he had become a strong man, surpassing his former weakness.

That is why the boy lost his composure after his thoughts were subtly exposed.

"Go, Mavira, proud pheasant!"

Unwilling to remain passive, unwilling to show weakness in terms of momentum and stance, and unwilling to admit that he was wavering simply because of the pressure from girls his own age, Ai Lan gripped the two balls tightly and suddenly threw them into the field.

"Very well, my choice is—"

"Exposure mushroom, scorpion."

As soon as the voice faded away, a reliable figure with a fungal umbrella on his head and a shield in his hand stood up first, while the little beast behind him, though momentarily stunned, also opened its eyes wide and stared intently at its enemy.

"Clap!"

It was a loud and resonant response.

It could sense the emotions hidden in Nan Yin's words, and this was also the first time it had fought for a girl.

The selfless sharing that day, the meticulous care that followed, the tolerance gained from being silly... Scorpios cherish these things that they could never hope for before and could never get from their own kind, and are determined to repay them.

Right here, right now!

At the same time, the ball was thrown, without any trickery, deliberate waiting, or changing tactics as needed. When the ranger raised the flag to symbolize the referee's position, the battle officially began.

"Mavila, Ice Shard, Proud Pheasant, Air Blade!"

The moment the flag fell, the slender Nyx Asura pushed off the ground and charged forward. As the distance closed, sharp ice spikes gradually solidified on its claws.

really.

After seeing Ai Lan take her place, Nan Yin roughly deduced the scene based on her past memories.

During this period, neither Alain's Metagross nor Tyranitar had evolved to their final forms. Excluding Charizard, which was his trump card, the only Pokémon he could send out would be... the two in front of him!

"Hold on!"

The ice spike flew out of his hand and into the air, but was blocked by Scorpion's pincers. Although the air blade swung down by the pheasant was very effective and hit the mushroom directly, it was still blocked by the mushroom.

Immediately following was the second counterattack.

"Mushroom spores."

The mushroom cap trembled slightly, shedding its lush green spores. Even though it was slightly unfamiliar with the girl's commands, the mushroom still waved its hand and shook, scattering all the slumbering mist.

Swaying, drowsiness gradually overwhelmed Manneel, causing her to lose her focus.

This is the advantage of doubles battles. Compared to singles battles, which test individual strength and have less overall variation, doubles battles place greater emphasis on the coordination and complementarity between the Pokémon. Perhaps among the Pokémon present, Gliscor is relatively weak, but Amoonguss can draw fire for it, creating space for it to deal damage and make variations.

As a high-speed attacker, Mavila is naturally the one that Nanyin must contain first.

As for why, even though she had never participated in any battles before, she was able to calm down, adapt quickly, and react as a trainer should?

Besides the theoretical and tactical knowledge she gained from decades of playing, the girl's thorough understanding of all information about Ailan is her greatest advantage in perfectly countering the first attack.

Suppressing his surging emotions, the thrill of personally issuing commands and immersing himself in the battle quickly melted away Nan Yin's unfamiliarity with this field, like a gentle fire.

She devoted herself to the task, observing diligently and enjoying the tension and excitement of the process immensely.

"Tsk."

Knowing that if he didn't make any further moves, he could only watch as Weavile fell into a deep sleep, Alan, slightly annoyed, replaced her and threw the fruit ball again.

"Squid King!"

As he drank out his title, the boy summoned the pheasant, which then struck Scorpion with its steel wings.

"Proud pheasant, steel wings!"

He could tell that the little beast was physically weak and was not a Pokémon of this level at all. It was from this beast that he began to break through the opposing line.

Thinking this to myself, when the pheasant flapped its wings and swooped down, the exposed mushroom in the distance also made a corresponding movement.

"Angry fans".

Unable to change its momentum in an instant and dodge the oncoming dust, after the pheasant broke through the encirclement, all that remained in its mind was its burning rage against the shield mushroom.

It was at this moment that the scales of victory began to tip in favor of Nanyin.

"Scorpion, Stealth Rock."

It is a calm and uneventful rest.

P.S.: Skill Introduction —

Anger Powder: Sprinkle an irritating powder on yourself to attract your opponent's attention, causing them to direct all their attacks at you.

Stealth Rock: Scatter sharp rocks across the opponent's field, dealing 1/8 of the maximum HP of any Pokémon that switches in to take damage. The damage is affected by the Rock type.

Chapter Twenty: You Are the Challenger

Retracting its wing membranes, Scorpio plummeted from mid-air, carrying the momentum as it slammed heavily into the earth, creating subtle tremors.

As the force spread, numerous sharp rock cones scattered around the edges of the field.

With this layer of invisible rock laid out, even if the opponent wants to replace you, they must carefully consider whether they are losing any energy.