Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Chapter 51 Head-on Attack and Taking the First City

Xiao Zhi.

Childhood memories, unforgettable first generation.

Even as the years passed and Nan Yin's memories of her past life became increasingly blurred, she could still recognize the boy with the electric mouse on his shoulder and the duckbill hat at a glance.

Unexpectedly, the first battle against the fortress coincided with their encounter with the opponent.

With slender fingers, she lightly tapped out a rhythmic melody on the table.

If the timeline is still normal, the boy should have only recently arrived in Kalos, and the Pokémon he currently carries are Pikachu, Finch, and Froakie.

She handed the untouched cream puff in front of her to Baby Dragon, and how could the longing and adorable Nanyin not see it?

Touching the young dragon's head, as her thoughts gradually progressed, her understanding of the current situation became increasingly clear.

After each region's inherent reset and reopening, Ash's team will briefly face the problem of having too many Pokémon.

Although, I'm not much better off myself.

She thought to herself that this was true, but the girl knew that both Scorpion and Eevee had reached a point where they were just one step away from completing their transformation.

I'm not flustered or confused. Since we've had the good fortune to meet, let's have a good fight and recreate the scene I've imagined countless times.

Nan Yin scooped up half a ladle of milkshake with the tip of a spoon, intending to put it in her mouth and savor it, but when she glanced to the side and saw Scorpio and the baby dragon staring intently at her, she chuckled slightly and handed it over.

"Ah~"

She gestured for the two little ones to open their mouths, and as she gently poured out her breath with a satisfied snore, the girl's brows relaxed slightly.

Just then, the sound of a camera shutter clicked nearby.

Following the sound, a woman with flowing blonde hair came into view.

She looks quite young, around 23 or 24 years old, and still has a youthful vibe unique to students.

With a camera slung over her shoulder and a DSLR in hand, the person was quite beautiful. She wore a sleeveless T-shirt and fitted cargo pants, a simple outfit that perfectly highlighted her hidden enthusiasm.

"May I ask you are?"

"I'm sorry for taking photos of you and these children without your permission."

With a slight bow and a deep sense of apology, the visitor began to speak.

"I had no ill intentions; I just couldn't help but press the shutter when I saw a beautiful composition."

With a light tap of her fingertips and her hands behind her back, the blonde woman averted her gaze with a hint of shame.

"I am Violet, the head of the White Sandalwood Dojo. If you mind the photos I just took, you can delete them immediately without any problem."

"Nanyin."

The simple two-word response to the introduction also indirectly showed that she didn't care. Nanyin is not someone who cares about complicated things.

In addition, aside from the faint impressions from his previous life, the woman before him did indeed have her name featured in numerous photography magazines.

"Thank you! I am a Bug-type Trainer and also a photographer."

Hearing the girl's forgiveness, Violet patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

When she turned her gaze to the side, even with a hoodie on, the Pink Diamond Princess's exquisite face was still captured.

"What adorable Pokémon."

She instinctively picked up her DSLR camera, intending to press the shutter, but before she could actually do it, Nan Yin had already shielded the Pink Diamond Princess behind her.

“Ms. Violet, this child doesn’t like the camera flash.”

Mythical beasts are extremely rare to the world, let alone Diancie, which is capable of making diamonds. Even though Violet is the curator in the original work and has a guarantee of credibility, the girl does not want to entrust all the risks of exposure to others.

There was no conversation with her, and despite her slender figure, looking at her from behind, Tianxi found a sense of peace.

"I had a momentary occupational lapse, and I apologize again."

After repeatedly apologizing, and in an effort to ease the tension, Violet gradually started chatting about everyday matters.

"Nanyin, you're probably not a local. If you have any questions or plans to visit Baitan City during your trip, feel free to ask me."

"That would be troublesome. Lady Violet, please point out the location of the battle fortress for me."

Taking the letter out of her bag, Nan Yin peeled back a corner and, using the unique sealing wax, confirmed the existence of the title to the recipient.

"Ah! That's easy. I was just planning to go fight the fortress anyway. If you don't mind, I'll lead the way."

Although she hadn't scheduled a match today, Violet forced a smile and pretended to be perfectly fine to make amends for her earlier mistake.

"Sorry to trouble you."

They didn't refuse either, and since there was free guidance, Nanyin was happy to save herself the trouble.

It is precisely because she maintains fixed boundaries with others that she can face the gym owner, or even the kings and champions above her, with such composure.

The reeds swayed in the breeze, their green leaves pristine and flawless. Everywhere one looked, there was a natural landscape. Along the way, Violet would occasionally take out her DSLR camera to photograph the Pokémon living freely in the wilderness.

Before long, the majestic stone castle gradually took shape in their eyes.

It seems that because today is the day of the title promotion competition, there are quite a lot of people around, and even the guild master and the king have visited a few.

Walk through the garden in front of the castle, cross the clear stream, and step on the red carpet to reach the main gate of the fortress.

Before even stepping inside, an elderly man dressed as a butler stood to one side, placed his hand on his chest, and bowed politely.

"Lord Violet, it is my pleasure to serve you."

"Mr. Yi Kong, it's been a long time since I last greeted you." With a beaming smile, Violet stepped aside to make way for him and raised her hand to introduce the white-haired girl behind her.

"This young lady is a newly promoted viscount. She has a match scheduled for today, so please take good care of her, sir."

Showing just the right amount of surprise, Yi Kong accepted the invitation from Nan Yin and smiled gently.

"Alright, gentlemen, please follow me to the lobby and wait a moment."

As they set off, the old steward explained the general rules of battling the fortress to the young girl along the way.

There are two specific challenge modes: one is matchmaking with players of the same rank, and the other is offside tagging. The difference between the two lies in the risk and the speed of advancement.

While winning a match can lead to a higher rank, losing risks demotion. Matching within the same rank, on the other hand, uses a more reliable points system.

If one truly attains the position of Duke, one can designate a Super Evolution Stone and utilize the resources of the entire Kalos to search for and prioritize its supply.

Lost in thought, they formally stepped into the courtyard. Elegance and solemnity immediately came into view, like a European drama unfolding before their eyes.

The warm midday sun slanted across the walls, the smooth, neat marble extending inwards, and the dazzling, exquisite chandeliers laid out along the ceiling. The fragrance of incense lingered in the room like a mist.

Elegantly dressed and possessing a refined demeanor, the trainers' soft whispers and loud discussions could be heard everywhere—on the sofa, by the window, and in the curtained cubicles. Servants, with different faces but similar appearances, walked through the corridors.

Looking around, the people in the hall were gathered in twos and threes, and each of them seemed to be of an elite level.

But even in such an environment, one or two exceptions can always be found. With just a glance, Nan Yin's gaze settled on a certain black-haired boy.

Carrying an electric mouse on her shoulder, she chatted loudly with someone else, who was her challenger on this trip.

—Xiao Zhi.

She didn't intend to go and say hello. Rather than exchanging words, Nan Yin wanted to figure out the gap between them through a real battle and experience this unforgettable memory.

Moreover, with Yulijia around, she might be seen as a reliable woman and entrusted with her brother's future as soon as she walks over.

If you don't want to suffer this embarrassment, stopping is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Mr. Yi Kong, I'm all ready."

After changing into a dark velvet robe in the dressing room, she followed the old butler to the castle courtyard.

The view here is expansive, with a gentle breeze and a clear view of the battlefield below.

It can be described as exquisite. The courtyard is surrounded by two concentric circles. The outer circle is covered with vibrant and flamboyant roses, while the inner circle has a row of soft chairs and tables. Each table is set with snacks and drinks, and there are also cloth umbrellas to shield people from the warm sun.

Before Nan Yin arrived, the young man had already stood still, his gaze lingering as if searching for his opponent.

Upon seeing the girl approach, he immediately stepped forward excitedly to inquire, his fighting spirit surging even more intensely.

"Your name is Nan Yin, right? I'm Xiao Zhi, and this is Pikachu. According to the Pokédex, we are the opponents we'll be battling today."

"Pica~"

With its pointed ears twitching, the electric mouse responded to the boy with equal energy, puffing out its crimson cheeks and unleashing tiny, sharp arcs of electricity.

"Long-awaited."

The emotion was expressed in a single word, yet before Nan Yin could even approach the battlefield, a joyful shout came from afar.

"Nanyin, it's been a long time!"

"Me too, Serena."

Without needing to look closely, Nan Yin knew that the girl was her old neighbor from this life.

"Eh? So you know Serena, huh? And Pikachu..."

"No, a battle is a battle, and it's getting late."

Pointing to the setting sun, she stopped the other person from saying what was about to be said.

Not wanting the pure battle to be influenced by external factors is a necessary persistence for the girl.

Although he was momentarily stunned, the joy in Xiaozhi's eyes quickly intensified.

When asked about his love for competitive gaming, he boasts that he would never lose to anyone.

"Mr. Yi Kong, thank you for your trouble."

"No need to say that, this is the senior student's job. The battle rules are two-on-two singles, and the one who loses all battle ability loses. Please send out your Pokémon."

The rules were declared, the flag was raised high, and with the words falling, the battle officially began.

"Go on, quack frog."

"Ibrahimovic."

The ball was thrown at almost the same moment, like a stillness and a movement. Ibrahimovic and Frog landed at the same time and stood on either side. To create a sense of ceremony, Nan Yin specially let the little guy go into the fruit ball this time.

Without a verbal exchange, the sharpness in their eyes was already clashing in mid-air.

"A flash of lightning!"

By stomping on the soil and releasing its grip at the moment of force transfer, Blue Frog maximizes its body's capabilities. In just a moment, it gets close to Eevee, ready to charge.

"Hold."

Rather than launching a reckless attack at the beginning, Nan Yin preferred to observe the situation and analyze the young man's battle strategy.

Counteracting the force of the charge, Ibrahimovic stabilized his center of gravity and awaited the next command. With each side probing with their remaining strength, neither could find a weakness in the short term.

"Then use Shadow Clone!"

They multiplied into dozens and rushed forward. Clearly, this was a tactic to confuse the enemy and build up their offensive. However, their attempts to increase their chances of dodging were ineffective against the girl.

By spreading invisible spiritual power and observing the depth of the soil subsidence and the intensity of the airflow changes, Nan Yin easily found the true form of the blue frog.

There may be suspicion of cheating, but she believes it is still within the scope of making reasonable use of her abilities.

Conveying this thought, Eevee immediately opened its eyes and moved around in a series of movements, seemingly out of fear of its many clones, but in reality, it was waiting for the main body to approach.

"Draft."

Just as it was about to strike, the chestnut-furred beast adjusted its stance and unleashed a tail slash that was sure to hit.

Double the restraint, outstanding damage.

Caught off guard by Eevee's sudden outburst, Blue Frog leaned back, and before it could regenerate its power, high-speed star beams blasted into its body one after another.

High-speed stars.

"Frog, get out of the way!"

With an anxious expression, Ash knew very well that if he allowed the other party to catch up, Froakie would definitely not be able to keep up with its stamina.

Forced to regain his composure from the pressure, the blue frog suddenly pushed off the ground, using the force to break free from the falling starlight.

While tangible attacks can be dodged, the impact of the sound waves is unavoidable.

"A huge noise."

With a powerful cry, the former immediately lost consciousness, succumbing to a state of shock and disorientation.

Even though he lacks the power to unleash deafening roars, Ibrahimovic has already established his basic form through daily training.