Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Moreover, even Gosho, one of the Elite Four, could not find peace amidst her relentless, tidal wave of attacks. Yet a young Eevee, a girl who had only been in the game for half a year, was able to precisely seize every moment of Garchomp's breathing and then completely utilize all three elements of the battle.

Even without verbal communication, Zhu Lan still sensed Nan Yin's role in orchestrating the battle.

She used her unique telekinesis to override Eevee's unresponsive senses, and even transformed her own thoughts into Eevee's eyes and ears, allowing the little beast to make judgments in an instant.

Yes, when trainers have a certain level of understanding with each other, they no longer need to communicate with their voices. With just a look or a gesture, the Pokémon can understand and use the commands based on their daily habits.

The trainer's decisiveness and the Pokémon's trust, even if she lacked the strength and her body was still lacking in training, were all bridged by the girl's absolute focus.

Recalling Karuni's description of Nan Yin, and looking at the girl's focused expression, Zhu Lan slightly raised the corners of her lips and chuckled.

That was not a mockery of the former, but rather a dissatisfaction with his own initial arrogance and regret for why he had only now discovered such a suitable opponent.

That's right, from this moment on, Sinnoh's female champion truly regarded Nanyin as a formidable rival!

"A brilliant rotation."

Setting aside her distracting thoughts, the blonde beauty stood tall and spoke up, her fighting spirit pressing down on her dark eyelashes.

"If I'm not mistaken, this unknown Pokémon should be a Steel/Fairy type."

The poisoned blade could not leave any trace of corrosion on the gleaming metal shell, which was not a sign of resistance and could only be explained by complete immunity.

As for the fairy theory, even though Garchomp vehemently denied it and plunged headlong into the sand, the tremor hidden in its instincts could not be concealed.

In the past, she was Diancie, the princess of diamond mines, and now she is a Pokémon not included in the Pokédex. Even though she has personally encountered a group of mythical beings, Cynthia can't help but marvel at the depth of the girl's affections.

Sure enough, like herself and many other champions, she attracted the attention of these legendary figures to some extent.

"As you suspected, this child does indeed possess the aforementioned attributes. So, Zhulan, have you devised a strategy to deal with this?"

There was no intention to conceal it. Just as Nan Yin could easily discern the movements of the earth dragon and see the figure buried in the sandstorm as a clear mirror, Zhu Lan, who had been fighting for a long time, deduced the characteristics of Magiyana simply by observing with her eyes and ears.

The essence of a trainer's battle is a contest of rhythm control and the utilization of the strengths and weaknesses of their Pokémon. When a sturdy iron wall is enough to avoid the Fairy's weaknesses and can truly threaten the Garchomp, this dilemma is deliberately presented to the opponent.

The rotation inevitably leads to a passive situation, while the standing team faces a disadvantageous situation. So, the Sinnoh female champion lowered her eyelids, letting the shadow of her bangs obscure her eyes.

Only those pale lips could be seen moving, transforming a murmur into a powerful, sharp shout—

"Smash it!"

It is by no means a cowardly retreat; it is the simplest command and the embodiment of absolute will. In a battle, in the first round of competition between friends, no one is willing to back down first and relinquish the right to take the initiative.

Since Poison Strike is ineffective, Garchomp will use its strongest weapon to break through that iron wall.

earthquake.

"Roar!"

With a hoarse cry, the dragon beast, which had been holding back for a long time, immediately gripped its double scythes and slammed them into the ground.

The terrifying force penetrated the mud and seeped into the ground, stirring up thousands of rocks and soil.

Like a shift in the earth's crust, the mountains and rivers trembled, cracks appeared everywhere, and rocky peaks rose up. Even in the wilderness, this tremor still shook the entire Beishang Township.

The villagers, who were working in the fields, dropped their hoes in panic. They cried out in despair, lamenting the anger of the mountain god and fearing the might of nature.

The champion of the league, the summit of the mountain, a legend near the very top—this is Garchomp, the most powerful symbol of Cyndaquil.

The shockwaves and tremors came crashing down, but the ingenious puppet remained unmoved, just like Nan Yin. It simply raised its clear eyes and stared straight at the location of the earth dragon.

The force that pulls the earth apart should shatter steel, but the earthquake-resistant and stable structure created by the girl can block the spread of the vibration and suppress the transverse waves to a manageable level.

[Earthquake-resistant structure: Reduces ground-based damage by 50%.]

Even if the earth and rocks beneath her feet collapsed, even if the edges of her body shattered, Maya still resolutely raised her little hand, gathering the midday light and the vitality of all things.

The existence of the soul makes the body merely a vessel. When the earth dragon strikes with all its might, that brief moment of panting and exhaustion is the decisive moment when the final note falls.

Undoubtedly, Bamboo Orchid knew the weaknesses of steel and fairies. Even if such a combination could withstand all attacks, neither steel nor softness could withstand the scorching heat and the continuous vibrations.

But this was precisely the trap Nan Yin had deliberately set. Using Eevee as bait, she lured the woman's thoughts towards habitual considerations, then, by leveraging the woman's own judgment, maximized the limited information gap, thereby achieving a victory against all odds.

The only possibility!

"Flowers, cannons."

With a power of 130, it is a unique creation miracle belonging to Magiana.

Simultaneously opening their eyes and raising their fingertips, the ingenious puppet retracts into the tip of their hand, transforming the breath of life into a soft arc of light that obscures half of the azure sky.

Flowers bloom and leaves sprout. At the same moment, the white-haired girl also draws upon the power she has been granted, the blessing of the fairy aura from the masterpiece.

[When this ability is available, all Fairy-type moves used by Pokémon on the field deal four-thirds more damage.]

Unable to dodge, when the entire mountainside is covered in lush, blooming flowers, even with the power to shake the earth, Garchomp can only watch helplessly as its old strength is exhausted and its new strength is not yet generated. Surrounded by flowers and crushed by vegetation, it is lost in the things that the fairies have created.

With twice the restraint and a direct, head-on attack, the hard scales shattered under the struggle of the creatures, yet the overwhelming power could not stop the erosion from all directions.

There's no need for a protracted struggle; the outcome of a battle hinges on a single thought. When a snowflake falls, an avalanche is already imminent.

Swaying and with its axe blade lowered, the enormous dragon staggered and uncontrollably lowered its head, bowing down to these weak lives.

Vanguards are easily broken, and commanders are easily lost.

So, can the balance of victory and defeat still be maintained at a constant index, at the initial evenness?

Chapter 118 I Admit Defeat

"Actually..."

Unable to speak fluently, when the majestic earth dragon lowered its head and prostrated itself before the flowers and grass covering the mountain, neither Danyu and her brother nor Ke'erni could calm the ripples in their hearts.

Yes, who could have imagined that this scene would actually unfold before our eyes?

A rookie trainer and a regional champion – just by comparing their titles and reputations, the difference in skill and ability immediately comes to mind.

This should have been an inevitable defeat.

On the screen, that beautiful woman once ascended to the throne of Sinnoh with Garchomp, defeating all the challengers who dared to tread upon it. It revealed the location of the summit and carried an absolute will.

Devouring mines and encroaching on the earth's veins, they hone their armor over the long years, fighting countless battles until their body and mind are sublimated, transforming from a cicada into a dragon.

Even if it comes late and is not easy, once the momentum is there, the sky's the limit.

Lying dormant in the vast wilderness, emerging at night and hiding by day, the earth dragon was little known. But since then, people have regarded it as a symbol of bamboo and orchid, a powerful synonym.

It is not known for its own ferocity, but for the words and deeds of that beautiful woman that resonate throughout the world.

However, this dragon beast has now lost all consciousness and has been defeated by the girl and the puppet.

"They actually did it, that's just too..."

Gazing at Nan Yin's upright back, Wu Li slowly clenched his fists, a courage he had never felt before gradually intensifying with the surge of his emotions.

If I had that kind of determination, perhaps I wouldn't have been constantly subjected to denial.

Similarly, even if there was a moment of surprise, a smile appeared on the Sinnoh champion's lips before he even thought of it.

It wasn't a mocking laugh at a miscalculation; it was excitement born of amazement, and undisguised joy.

"By taking advantage of the inertia of thinking and the special characteristics of individuals, a trap is set step by step, and then a decisive attack is launched to finish the job."

Without any sign of anger, Zhu Lan softened her voice and explained the reasons for her defeat, word by word, to those around her, to Di Long, and even more so to herself.

"Where did it begin? Was it before Sylveon entered the game, or was the planning done from the very beginning when the three-on-three singles format was established?"

Not at all like a defeated woman, the blonde beauty's eyes shone even brighter, and even her shapely breasts rose and fell, highlighting the graceful curves of her figure.

"As you think."

Without dodging or trying to hide it, Nan Yin looked at him and acknowledged her friend's words.

"I never expected that Nan Yin would be so much more cunning in battles than in real life."

Even though she uttered words of condemnation and blame, Zhu Lan's features revealed her intense emotions.

Just as birds on the mountaintop look down upon the earth, their every move is filled with joy and can be described as enjoyment.

Enjoy this duel, a duel between two equally matched opponents.

Since ascending to the champion's throne, neither Da Ye nor Wu Song could excite her in the battle against Yi Zhan Yi.

Karni, preoccupied with construction work, had neglected her training for a long time. Gadria, despite her painstaking efforts to control her telekinesis, found herself struggling. Only this girl before her not only shared a perfect understanding with her in daily life but also frequently surprised her in battle—truly—

He was delighted to see the prey.

Yes, if I had to use words to describe it, then only this word could describe my current emotions.

"Thank you for your hard work, Garchomp."

Extending her fingertips, she gently stroked the rough skin of the dragon beast. The Sinnoh champion wouldn't blame her for the former's disdain, but she would let her fighting spirit simmer until it erupted once more.

"If you're not satisfied, then defeat her next time, and the time after that."

"Roar!"

With a hissing roar, the earth dragon raised its crimson eyes, memorizing the nearby mechanical doll and the white-haired girl in the distance.

Just like its own trainer, it believes that the day of rematch is not far off, and it will not suffer a second bitter defeat.

As her consciousness faded, Zhu Lan raised her hand to retract the former, and then swung the ball from her waist.

A flash of red light, and the strangely shaped bird-beast appeared in the center of the arena.

With its head and neck separated and upside down, there is no equal part to look at. This appearance is not like a spirit that has undergone natural evolution, but more like some kind of artificial product.

"Polygonal Beast Type B".

Upon recognizing the Pokémon's true form, Nan Yin frowned slightly.

These electronically inclined beings have extremely weak signs of attacking, and they also use radio waves to interfere with the perception of telekinesis, which is equivalent to erasing their influence on the battle.

For example, right now, her senses are stinging from the overabundance of electromagnetic waves, making it difficult for them to penetrate as usual.

“A vast amount of knowledge, and the battle is far from over.”

Sensing Magiana's increasingly powerful aura, although Zhulan was unaware of the former's characteristics, her past experiences allowed her to draw inferences and apply them to other situations.

The removal of Garchomp seems to have given that Pokémon a boost. Is it similar to the overconfidence of Krookodile and Gyarados?

Make a simple judgment, let your thoughts run their course, and the offensive will follow closely behind.

The deformed birds and beasts spread their wings and unleashed invisible electromagnetic waves. Even if the soul was embedded in the center of the body, it could not escape the spread of the magnetic poles.

Strange radio waves.

With his mind unsettled, the aura he had just gained dissipated due to a moment of distraction, and he even plummeted to rock bottom.

Without causing any real damage, it can weaken the special attack side. This is the effect of the strange radio wave. Because Magearna has excellent resistances, Nan Yin did not rush to rotate her out and chose to let her stay on the field.

When a mechanical puppet is slower than its opponent, even if they share the same thoughts, it is difficult for it to react in advance.

The light bullets converged by the waveguide did indeed strike the birds and beasts in mid-air, but due to the interference of the radio waves, the effect was minimal.

With its power waning and offensive weakening, and given that Normal-type Porygon has very few weaknesses, and that a fruitless battle was unnecessary, Nan Yin made a decisive move and recalled Magearna.

"Bang!"

With a flap of its wings, the dark blue scorpion beast landed in the center of the field, its eyes fixed on the creature, its fighting spirit fierce.

It intended to change the venue to create an advantage for the girl, but in just a moment, taking advantage of the slight gap left by the rotation, the bird and beast had already condensed icy light, completely demonstrating what it meant to be fierce.

Frozen beam.

The fourfold restraint relationship, once it appeared, dealt an absolute blow to the Scorpio King, even worse than losing the ability to think, causing him to plummet straight to the ground.

Nan Yin can use her mental power to subtly perceive the progression of joints and muscles, thereby knowing the signs of attack and defense. Her combat experience is also enough for Zhu Lan to predict the course of the situation based on the information she has, and to launch a superior attack in advance.

This is what is called reading first.

It wasn't a difficult task. Admittedly, the girl didn't have many battle records outside, but based on Karune's casual remarks, the Sinnoh Champion roughly figured out the opponent's lineup.

With Sylveon and Gliscor as their existing fighting forces, Magearna's presence certainly disrupted Cynthia's rehearsals, but after only a few rounds of combat, she gradually completed her adjustments.

Porygon has inconsistent defenses, and it's difficult to break through it with Eevee, which is biased towards special attack. Therefore, the only remaining option is the now-defensive Gliscor.

The Earth Dragon departed, and the Scorpio came to an end; in the process, they each gained and lost.

When the pink and white beast takes the field again, the Porygon also analyzes the data, downloads data based on the depth of force, and increases the strength of the physical attack side.

Ibrahimovic's roar echoed afterward, and the bird's headbutt, carrying the potential energy of gravity, slammed down heavily. After several exchanges of attack and defense, both sides suffered some damage.

They were panting heavily, and wounds covered their skin and marked their limbs.

"Bu Yi..."