Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Without giving Mavira any time to react, Nut Dumbbell immediately raised its thorns, tucked in its body, and charged straight forward in a wheel-like posture.

With a muffled thud, the slender figure was knocked to the side of the field and remained motionless.

In a doubles match, the score was 3 to 1, an incredibly lopsided gap. Alain's only remaining advantage was Charizard X, who was in poor form and had a foothold on the court.

The flashing red light signifies Weavile's departure and also represents Nanyin sending out her last Pokémon.

"Ibrahimovic, go and win for me, for us!"

"Buyi!"

He had wanted to fight for the girl for a long time, and the fighting spirit he had suppressed was now surging within the little beast's heart.

From the moment he met Nanyin, Yibu felt a profound sadness that life was no longer what it used to be. There was no more scolding or abandonment, only tender comfort and care.

Feeling happy and fulfilled, enjoying this unconditional gift, Ibu wants to reciprocate with the same feelings as Nanyin, not only in life but also in battles.

That's why it volunteered to help in the cooking that day, and that's why it replaced the Lucky Kappa that was supposed to take the stage, standing in front of such a formidable enemy.

However, what exactly can a novice Eevee do?

Quite puzzling, Ailan could tell that Eevee and Gliscor were Nanyin's Pokémon, yet when he had such a significant advantage, he still let his temper dictate the release of that lowly bug.

Do you think you have victory firmly in your grasp? Do you think that Charizard and I have no hope of turning the tide?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Recalling the setbacks he had encountered in this battle, he resolved to tear apart this detestable gaze. Little did he know that when he first saw his opponent, he had also held the same contempt for him.

Ignoring the harmless little beast, the boy pointed at the nut dumbbell, signaling for the Flame Dragon's next strike to thwart it.

"Charizard X, Flare Charge!"

Unable to resist this attack that abandoned defense and focused solely on offense, the Grass Steel, four times weaker than Fire, drooped helplessly, symbolizing its exit from the field.

Beside it, the 'short and weak' Eevee exhaled a breath that was easily overlooked.

That was the inherited skill that Master Fu initially told Nan Yin about, and it was also the result of her and the little beast's joint training over the past few days.

"yawn!"

The girl, who was originally calm and quiet, suddenly revealed a fierce look in her eyes, just like Eevee.

This change in tactics, this inevitable outcome of falling into slumber in the next round, stopped the clock on the outcome of the match, bringing their first battle to a close.

Shaking its body, the drowsiness swirling in its mind gradually wore down Charizard's consciousness.

Knowing the effect of yawning and the inevitable defeat, Ai Lan remained silent in anger, still unwilling to accept it.

Unwilling to be defeated by these weak Pokémon, unwilling to have the battle end so abruptly without having exerted any effort.

"They're all timid and cowardly moves!"

"Charizard, explosive flames!"

He shouted sharply, determined to make his opponent pay the price in the end, to make them realize his absolute power, and to make them realize that they had not yet lost.

With its flames surging, the sudden temperature change instantly incinerated the surrounding vegetation. Squandering all its power, the fire-breathing dragon slammed into the ground, unleashing thousands of pillars of fire.

Faced with such an offensive, it seemed that any resistance was meaningless.

only--

"Hold on!"

With a slight parting of her thin lips, Nan Yin spread her five fingers and distributed her mental energy throughout her body.

Before her, both the prepared Eevee and the substitute Scorpion did their best to support this barrier.

At that moment, she couldn't help but recall the day she had rejected Dr. Blatano—

The notion of powerful Pokémon or weak Pokémon is merely wishful thinking. A truly powerful trainer should strive tirelessly to help their favorite Pokémon win.

Amidst the sweltering heat and billowing dust, and their heavy breathing, the bloated dragon shadow drooped its head and fell into a deep sleep.

"The outcome is decided. The victor is Nanyin!"

P.S.: Skill description, Gyro Ball: Steel attribute, deals damage to the target. The greater the target's speed compared to the user, the greater the power of this move.

Yawn: Causes the target to fall asleep. At the end of the next turn after being yawned, the Pokémon that was yawning is cured and falls asleep.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Doing What You Feel

The battle is over, but not everyone can let it go.

Hearing the dull thud of the falling object and seeing the girl embracing the small beast, Ai Lan lost her way in the instant the flag was lowered and the oath was sworn.

Unable to confirm their own position, their mind remains wandering in the final moments or the beginning of a decline, unable to extricate themselves.

"Charizard, sorry."

His former arrogance had vanished; the boy clenched his fist, then let it fall back down.

He lost, and he lost badly.

As a trainer, unpredictable wins and losses are commonplace. He should calmly acknowledge his opponents and look forward to another battle. But since when did he become obsessed with pursuing strength?

Kneeling down, she stroked the Flame Dragon with deep remorse. In a daze, she seemed to hear crisp footsteps approaching from afar.

"Trainer Alain".

It is a calm and gentle term.

Looking up, the girl who had just defeated him stood before him, looking down at him and handing him a badge and a vitality block.

"Thank you for putting on such a wonderful battle. Gym challenges are never about winning or losing, but about what is shown in the exchange of moves."

"While it may be somewhat biased, you have indeed demonstrated to me the level a trainer should be at this stage. So—"

"You've passed. That's the first point. Secondly, the Twinkle Gym is extremely far from the Pokémon Center. If you are a Pokémon-loving trainer, please accept this 'Energy Boost' and heal those injured children."

It wasn't a statement, but rather almost a command. Nan Yin knew that this young man possessed an arrogance and temperament that was no less than anyone else's. If she spoke in a tone that resembled charity, the other party would certainly not accept it willingly.

So, she gave Ai Lan a choice.

They could either stubbornly refuse, or abandon their so-called dignity, accept the item, and focus solely on the safety of the Pokémon.

"......Thanks."

After a long silence, a look of relief finally appeared on Ai Lan's face.

Yes, compared to the safety of these partners, what's the point of my ridiculous competitive spirit?

Looking at Nan Yin, who has never ridiculed him and still looks at him on equal terms, the boy admits that he is completely convinced of his defeat.

It's not just about fighting, it's also about mindset.

With his bag on his back, Ai Lan staggered away from the dojo, and after a brief silence, everyone applauded.

"Xiao Nanyin, you're amazing!"

“We had absolutely no chance to fight back when we fought against Ailan.”

Put away the referee's flag. If it weren't for the occasion, Jing would have liked to rush up to the other side and ask them for the tricks of the trade.

To defeat the strong with the weak, to disregard the generational gap in skill level, and to overcome the enemy with disadvantageous attributes—this is simply a textbook example.

"It's nothing. We were able to win today thanks to Master's old partners. If we really have to talk about a strategy, I think it's because you guys misunderstood the characteristics of the Grass type."

"It is not strong in head-on confrontation, but rather relies on the environment, adapts flexibly, and has a continuous vitality, which is the foundation for these children to gain a foothold."

Without being complacent, Nan Yin knew better than anyone the danger of this battle. If it weren't for the information gap and her little beast surviving the great calamity, she would never have been able to close the gap in hard power.

As the excitement of the impending battle faded, a heavy weariness weighed on her brow.

Ultimately, this was the girl's first time participating in a real battle. Given the unequal conditions on both sides, she had to devote herself entirely to thinking and judging every command she received.

Moreover, although it wasn't mentioned, Nan Yin hasn't stopped using her mental powers since last night.

In a sense, this ability does allow her to observe the precursors of an opponent's Pokémon attack, but due to delays in nerve transmission, the girl has difficulty sending timely signals to her brain to react accordingly.

Often, just as you receive the initial feedback, a second wave of attacks follows closely behind. However, this does not mean you should give up on this slight improvement in the battle.

Such relentless effort will only result in excessive physical and mental exhaustion.

My feet felt unsteady, and my mind began to go blank...

Pressing her temples together and gently rubbing them, barely managing to stay awake for a moment, Nan Yin softly apologized.

"Sorry, Sister Jing, I'm going back to rest now. It's getting late, and no trainers will be coming to challenge me for the time being, so I'll have to trouble you to help clean up the mess."

"Ah, that's easy, leave it to us. But Nan Yin, you got so excited just now that you forgot this is your first real battle. Go back now, my dear acting master."

After teasing her and gently tidying the girl's hair, Jing pushed her towards the hotel.

......

Back in her room, Nan Yin plunged into the soft bed without any hesitation.

"We've gone a bit... overboard."

As mentioned earlier, after a sleepless night and intense battles, even someone as young as her couldn't withstand it.

Without struggling or caring about her image, she let the pillow and blanket gently puff out one side of her cheek.

With her lips slightly closed and her eyebrows trembling, the girl mumbled a complaint in a blurry voice.

"Why did you have to come when Master Fu was out? Ai Lan, I'll remember you."

"Shameless bastard, those two Pokémon are probably close to level 40 or 50. Once Eevee and Gliscor grow up, I'm going to give you a good beating again, and I won't hesitate, I'll do it during the Luna Contest..."

Although she said she would take revenge later, Nan Yin had actually secretly taken out the encyclopedia and sent a message to Dr. Blatano.

[Professor, Alain has joined Team Flare, and not only that, he's also been challenging trainers with Key Stones to collect energy for criminal organizations.]

It wasn't that she was petty or prejudiced against the boy; if something was destined to happen, she preferred to take control of the situation before it did.

I don't seek control, I only seek peace of mind.

Lost in thought, she hadn't gained nothing. Aside from physical exhaustion, she had received feedback from the little beasts and their affection during this battle, and—

Individual: Nan Yin Gender: ♀

Level: lv14→lv20 Available Points: 6

New feature unlocked: Portable cooking pot]

The fact that Nanyin could achieve such a level improvement by overcoming a stronger opponent and defeating an opponent of a higher level is not surprising. However, the unlocking of the facilities that follow is the part that deserves more attention.

She opened the menu of the cooking pots and, ignoring a series of dishes that didn't exist locally, found something familiar.

[Basic Energy Cube (Sweet): Status - Included, Main Ingredients - Blackberry, Fragrant Mushroom, Side Ingredients - Sweet, Large Root Stalk]

Recipe source: Nanyin music; quality depends on: the best record of actual production.

The words are concise and the statement is clear, which has already given Nanyin a definite message.

No more manual steps are needed. As long as she has ever made it before, this virtual cooking pot can store the corresponding recipe and replicate the process, directly processing the delivered materials into a finished product of her highest standard.

For a breeder, the significance of free exchange without any loss is self-evident.

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Chapter Twenty-Three: Waveguides and Reunion

“I said, Old Fu, why don’t you put this precious apprentice with me? His talent for combat is really wasted on being a trainer.”

"Cocoble, I'm warning you, don't even think about it!"

The next morning, Nan Yin rushed to the dojo, but before she could even open the door, she heard two elderly people arguing fiercely.

The reason for their argument seems to be related to themselves.

Stepping into the inner room, one could see the slightly shorter Mr. Fu grabbing another man by the collar and cursing him, showing none of his usual kindness and friendliness.

"Ahem, Nanyin, how was your rest?"

Seemingly sensing the girl's arrival, the old man quickly released his hands, his earlier anger vanishing.

"I feel much better after a good night's sleep. Grandpa Fu, you're back too."

"Yes, it was such a trivial matter that most of the museum owners had to make a personal trip. The Alliance's approach is really..."

Still harboring resentment, Master Fu's expression was not good.