Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Moreover, the girl's command had a deeper meaning: the combination of fire and flight was four times weaker than rock, and would crumble with a single blow.

It's not that Alain is unaware of the side effects of the pitfall trap, but what can he do to counter it now?

Only by forcefully breaking through the opponent's defenses and maintaining a prolonged standoff can we regain the initiative.

"Proud pheasant, brave bird on the offensive! Squid King, spiritual blade!"

Ignoring the Gliscor, the boy looked at the short-statured Amoonguss and realized for the first time how troublesome these kinds of Pokémon were.

Like a sticky, high wall, you can't threaten the space behind it unless you completely defeat it.

The combined attack, with its fierce winds and slashing blades, came with overwhelming force, but just as it was about to strike, a beam of red light retracted the exposed mushroom at just the right moment.

"Thank you for helping me and the child so much."

She murmured a word of thanks, and when she looked up again, Nan Yin had already summoned the Pokémon that was supposed to take over.

Even if its form was not immediately visible, as the dust settled, the flat-bodied, thorn-covered silver-iron spirit came into view.

It accepted the attack without flinching, remaining as steadfast as a mountain.

She sent out Ferrothorn, a Grass-type general, the most durable dual-defense Ironclad.

"Scorpio".

The moves weren't explained in detail, but the little beast understood immediately and closed the distance.

Taking advantage of the moment when the opponent's strength was exhausted, Scorpion attacked unprepared, unleashing a series of slashes with its pincers, all of which landed on the Squid King's body.

Bug-type moves, four times more vulnerable, extremely effective.

Despite the generational difference in their levels, the Squid King still trembled and swayed precariously.

"...How could that be?"

Clenching his fists, Ai Lan felt a surge of helpless frustration, a sense of disbelief mixed with a sense of inadequacy.

His attacks were like cotton, yielding no feedback, while his opponent's moves precisely targeted his every sore spot.

Just like when facing trainers of the same or even higher level, he was completely outmatched in terms of tactics and strategies.

But how could that be? The other person was just an unknown trainer, a rookie trainer who was even younger than him!

"Proud Pheasant, Blade of the Air, Squid King, Vent your anger!"

Unwilling to acknowledge the obvious truth, the boy spoke through gritted teeth, his words tinged with a stubbornness.

He could even defeat those powerful super envoys, so it was impossible for him to be so passive in the battle, without even seeing any hope of victory.

The high-speed airflow surged with sharp edges, and malevolent energy adhered to the fin blades. At least in terms of speed, he had absolute control.

however.

All these moves, which required accumulating energy, were swept away by a fleeting blue light before they could be released.

"There was a flash of lightning."

The skills gained from the system plus the skill level are also the dividing line between gains and losses.

Extinguishing its last remaining energy, it used the surrounding branches to dodge and weave, returning to the girl's side with Scorpion. The Octopus King in the distance had also lost consciousness and could no longer fight.

"well-done."

Without indulging in the joy of winning the first battle, Nan Yin, who had become increasingly adept at controlling the rhythm of the battle, immediately issued her third command.

"Gyro ball."

It crashed head-on into the incoming air blades, the Nut Dumbbell curled up its body, its spikes exposed, and although it moved slowly and steadily, it gradually accumulated astonishing power as it rolled.

It's impossible to avoid it, or rather, when the rolling potential energy reaches a certain level, even a pheasant cannot rise in time to react.

As the thorns were removed, so too did the arrogant pheasant's haughty demeanor vanish.

Its feathers were disheveled, its body was in a sorry state, and it had completely lost the leisurely air of a bird.

......

Silence, an unspoken silence, spread across the vast space, the boy's face as gloomy as a gathering storm cloud.

"Trainer Alain, please send out your next Pokémon. If you do not make a choice for a long time, it will be considered that you have lost your fighting spirit."

Is this considered aggressive?

Nan Yin was unaware of this; she was merely following the rules and reminding the player that the battle was not yet over.

After all, this advantage alone was not enough to satisfy her.

It wasn't just the wonder of personally participating in the battle; the emotions conveyed from the depths of Scorpio and Eevee's hearts—from the fervent fighting spirit to the joy of victory, from the initial worries to the current self-encouragement, the ever-deepening trust between them, and the complex feedback—all of this touched the girls and inspired them.

If I had to describe it in one word, it would be "fascinated".

"What a joke."

Alain gripped the Poké Ball tightly in his palm, and the wrinkled knuckles revealed the immense force he was exerting.

Despite being hesitant and inexperienced when giving commands at the beginning, and despite being just weak Grass-type Pokémon, they gradually learned from him and gained an advantage, like peeling away layers of an onion.

Now, he found himself caught up in the relentless onslaught and changes, unable to defend himself.

Gone was the casualness he had shown earlier; his back was completely soaked with cold sweat, and he felt immense pressure in his heart.

We will lose, and if we don't humble ourselves, we might lose badly.

"Mavira, a sneak attack on vitals! Proud Pheasant, Hot Wind!"

Despite the slashing and cutting of the rock spikes, Weavile stomped its feet repeatedly, determined to avenge its previous defeat. Behind it, scorching air currents also twisted into beams, poised to strike.

However, now that we have lost all initiative and the balance of power is about to tip, this shift in thinking comes too late.

The overall situation has been decided.

"Hold."

With a clear mind, Scorpio crossed its pincers early on, ready to defend itself, while on its side, Nut Dumbbell retreated in time to make way for the well-behaved Defeat Mushroom.

Thanks to its regenerative ability, Azurlan can heal its injuries and replenish its stamina in the Poké Ball every time it is switched off the field. This is why it can easily withstand the heat wave right now.

Their efforts were in vain, and after their sneak attack on vital points was thwarted, the situation seemed to have returned to the original scenario, except that the mindset of the two people present had changed.

One was drenched in sweat, while the other commanded with composure and confidence.

"Mavila, Freeze Punch, Proud Pheasant—"

Just as the command was about to be uttered, the swift blue light once again choked the boy's words in his throat, leaving him speechless.

"There was a flash of lightning."

Seemingly a repeat of what had just happened, the proud pheasant lowered its head and collapsed heavily, while Scorpio leaped in front of the young lady, puffing out its chest and flaunting its victory.

"Pfft, I'll just take it all as your credit. You've worked hard, little guy."

It was rather amusing. Looking at that innocent little face, Nan Yin didn't flick her finger again, but gently stroked its forehead to encourage it.

"Bang!"

Having received affirmation from someone he admired for the first time, the little beast's joy was almost overflowing. If it weren't for Eevee watching him intently from the side, his pride would probably have been even greater.

As the shield mushroom withstood the blows of the ice fist as before, the girl looked at the clock hanging on the wall.

Only ten minutes have passed since the start of the battle, and Alain's only remaining trump card is—

Charizard X.

P.S.: Please give me some free votes and comments. I made a mistake at the end of the last chapter; it should be "Invisible Rock," not "Scattering Water Chestnuts."

Chapter Twenty-One: Now It Is for Me

Looking at the Poké Ball in his palm and at the situation on the field, just as the girl had thought, at this moment, even if Alain didn't want to believe it, he was truly standing on the edge of a cliff.

They have already suffered two rounds of casualties, while the other side remains in good condition.

"Charizard."

He whispered his partner's name, recalling the hardships they had overcome together, and his wavering confidence seemed to regain its footing in their eye contact.

"I have no choice but to ask you for help!"

A gust of wind followed, and the crimson dragon folded its wings and landed heavily, raising a cloud of dust.

Even though its legs and feet were covered in cuts from rock spikes, it still endured the pain and stared straight ahead with a determined gaze.

Not wanting to put any more pressure on the boy, and suppressing the urge to roar, Charizard walked step by step to Weavile's side.

"Roar!"

The sound echoed through the clouds, like a signal, and Ailan raised the keystone on his wrist high.

coming soon.

Even though she had already witnessed the Mega Evolution of Carune Champion, Nan Yin was still interested in, and even longed for, this resonance between trainers and Pokémon.

Looking up at her own little beast, she thought that if she had the chance, she would like to have a heart-to-heart talk with these children and seek a closer relationship.

The atmosphere nearby was harmonious, but at the other end of the venue, the airflow became increasingly rapid.

"Fire-breathing dragon—"

Instead of reciting lines as usual, the boy simply spread his five fingers and then clenched them into a fist.

"Mega evolution!"

The conflicting lights intertwined and surged into lightning, and the dazzling rainbow light soon obscured the twilight.

飒。

The wind howled, and in its original spot stood a flying dragon with a jet-black body.

Its tail flame was a deep blue, swaying freely, while two blazing flames surged wildly between its jaws.

"Charizard X, Dragon Claw! Weavile, Ice Spin!"

In response to the command, the azure energy solidified and attached itself to the claws.

As if to cut through steel, Charizard X flapped its wings and charged forward, creating gusts of air.

With a clear objective and without hesitation, Ailan was determined to remove the stubborn obstacle that was the Flooth.

However, a cold remark shattered his thoughts.

"Hold."

A thin barrier of light stood in front of the shield mushroom. Even as it suffered repeated and fierce attacks, and even as it staggered and nearly collapsed, it managed to withstand the advancing offensive.

Meanwhile, the exhausted Scorpio had been recalled by Nan Yin, and the player taking over was still the previous star, Nuts Dumbbell.

Indeed, in the realm of real-world combat, the girl can only be considered a newcomer, but through several generations of online ranking, she has already accumulated considerable experience.

What truly determines the outcome of a battle is not the so-called diverse tactics, but rather Nan Yin's analysis of the information he knows and his understanding of the mindset of others.

In reality, this explains why she was able to remain calm and composed even when facing the imposing fire dragon.

Once again, his efforts were in vain, and a sense of frustration gradually crept into Ai Lan's mind.

He knew he had to make a choice, and if he wasn't mistaken, once he lost the space he had been protecting, the exposed mushroom would only be able to unleash its mushroom spores.

To prevent Charizard from being severely injured and falling asleep, you must unleash your full firepower before the opponent unleashes a move, delivering the decisive blow.

However, a single Pokémon's attack is absolutely insufficient to break through that seemingly precarious but actually well-managed defense.

Forced to make a decision, the nearby Weavile immediately swung its claws and unleashed an ice strike.

Faced with type disadvantage and depleted stamina, Amoonguss could hardly hold its ground and was forced to open its defenses, revealing its weaknesses.

Not wasting this rare opportunity, the Charizard unleashed its power, pouring out scorching flames from its jaws.

"Spray flames!"

The vegetation was scorched, the soil was burned black, and the exposed mushrooms were finally on their last legs, unable to fight any longer.

"I'm sorry to have made you suffer like this."

Stroking the smooth sphere, he also whispered an apology. This was a helpless move; when facing a powerful opponent, one of them had to make a sacrifice.

But every loss has its gain. This was by no means a meaningless move. The first casualty in the formation also meant that Nanyin's plan had hit the bullseye.

"Gyro ball."