Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 143 Big Hammer or Small Hammer? (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

Amidst a tidal wave of cheers and under the filming of numerous cameras, Jing He and his opponent stepped onto the field.

According to Du Juan, his opponent this time was a trainer named Tapia.

They excel at using Electric-type Pokémon and are most proficient in Electric-type tactics centered around "Electromagnetic Waves," making them quite formidable.

It is said that he once obtained eight badges, participated in the Hoenn League's Rainbow Tournament, and ultimately achieved a top 32 finish. He is currently the counselor for Class 4 of the first year of the Battle-type class.

Today's assessment is a six-choose-three rotating battle mode.

To be honest, Jinghe even suspected that there might be some kind of "behind-the-scenes manipulation".

Looking at the man opposite her, with long blond hair and wearing a green trench coat.

"Top 32. That idiot was already in the top 16 when he first participated in the Quartz Conference."

He didn't mean to look down on the top 32.

To be honest, it's already quite an achievement to successfully obtain eight badges and participate in the tournament.

Among the students at the Kanaz Pokémon Academy, besides freaks like Steven, there are also outstanding students like Cuckoo and Azalea. There aren't many who would dare to say they can reliably get eight badges to participate in the tournament.

Otherwise, a regional conference wouldn't only have a few hundred attendees each year.

The main reason is that I often hang out with people like Daigo and Cynthia, which has broadened my horizons considerably.

Without much conversation or small talk, the referee signaled for the two players to get ready.

Although it's a six-choose-three format, Jinghe only has three Pokémon, so there's no choice at all.

However, Tapia on the other side, after some deliberation, took out a Poké Ball.

It was clear that he looked very serious, indicating that he took this assessment quite seriously and dared not underestimate Jing He, his opponent.

Jinghe seemed more relaxed.

He has already exceeded his goal, so winning or losing from now on doesn't really matter.

Looking at the serious-looking Tapia across from him, Jing He couldn't help but think:
They're all teachers, after all; making harsh statements before the competition is rather beneath them.
"Teacher Jinghe, I admit your tactics are strong, but unfortunately you have too few Pokémon and they are too easy to counter. I'm afraid your assessment will end here!"

Holding the Poké Ball, Tapia seemed to have found confidence and shouted at Jing He.

Jing He: "."

I was just thinking that teachers are usually quite composed and wouldn't make such harsh statements, but I didn't expect to be proven wrong so quickly.

However, Tapea's words ignited the crowd in the stands.

After all, audiences love matches that are fiercely competitive and full of tension.

A typical example of someone who enjoys watching the drama unfold.

At this moment, Jinghe remembered.

It seems that the combat department even has a special elective course that teaches students to use harsh words or even trash talk.

It's not that the school is doing nothing.

Instead, the well-behaved students from the academy, when facing trainers who traveled the world on unconventional paths during competitions, often lose their composure due to the provocations of the latter's words.

For example, Akin from the future Johto region is a master of this.

He's the guy who truly masters unlimited combat.

Before the match even started, Akin's trash talk already gave him a 50% win.

If it weren't for how bad the official matches were...
In short, this is why this course was created.

But right.

Jinghe's expression was a little strange.

Is it a bit much to say such harsh words to a psychology teacher?
Jing He smiled slightly, "Professor Tapya, have you eaten?"

“Huh?” Tapia was taken aback.

“My grandma’s voice is louder than yours.”

Tapia's expression darkened.

wow——

The cheers from the crowd grew even louder.

To be honest, there's a reason why Akin was banned from participating.

"The battle begins!"

Seeing that both sides were almost ready, the referee lowered his flag.

Red light flashes.

"Magneton 3-in-1, Electric Field!"

Tapea shouted this as soon as she threw the Poké Ball.

呲呲呲——

Golden arcs of light flashed from the newly arrived Magneton, instantly forming a magnetic field of intersecting electric arcs that enveloped the entire area in a dazzling golden glow.

[Electric Terrain: Pokémon within range will not fall asleep, and the power of Electric-type moves will be increased.]

Judging from Tapea's actions, he did indeed conduct some research on Jinghe and her Pokémon.

Knowing that Haunter and Vulpix are very good at "hypnosis", they immediately eliminated the possibility of being hypnotized.

Unfortunately.

What appeared before Jinghe was neither Vulpix nor Gastly, but Blacksmith!
Moreover, when Magneton unleashed "Electric Field," the excited Blacksmith instinctively swung his hammer.

boom! !

The “electrical site” has just been formed.

The blacksmith's hammer struck Magneton squarely.

He slammed it hard onto the ground.

"Chirp!"

The blacksmith, who had only just seen the Magneton's appearance, had eyes that lit up.

Metal!

They charged straight at it.

When the hammer that hit Magneton bounced back, it was caught again with pinpoint accuracy.

To be fair, the blacksmith did learn quite a few good weapon-using skills from Lucario.

"Magneto, electromagnetic wave!"

As soon as Magneton, who had been knocked to the ground, got up, Tapea immediately gave the order.

zizi——

A wisp of golden electric arcs condensed at an extremely fast speed, much faster than the speed at which ordinary Electric-type Pokémon could condense "electromagnetic waves".

The blacksmith had already rushed in front of Magneton. In terms of speed, the blacksmith was indeed faster than Magneton.

However, this also causes the flocculent "electromagnetic waves" to travel at a faster speed from the blacksmith.

"Break the rocks!"

Jinghe rested her chin on her hand, looking at the Magneton's Pokédex entry while giving instructions.

"Chirp!"

The skilled blacksmith's eyes were sharp. He gripped the hammer in one hand and ran towards Magneton while simultaneously placing the hammer behind him.

It remembered Lucario saying that the greater the arc of the swing, the greater the power.

He immediately swung it around and swung it hard.

boom! !

Magneton made close contact with the hammer and was then smashed away.

click -

At the same time, a crack appeared on Magneton's body.

crack?!
Magneton is a Steel-type Pokémon, after all. Even if Rock Smash has the effect of breaking armor, it's a bit of an exaggeration to make cracks appear on Magneton's body!

What kind of power is that?!

In the audience, when Daigo's Skarmory saw this scene, it immediately folded up all its armor feathers and swallowed hard, as if it could foresee the scene that was about to happen to the Master Blacksmith.

but.

The electromagnetic waves released by Magneto also successfully hit the blacksmith.

Amidst the flashing arc of light, wispy electromagnetic waves swirled around the skilled blacksmith's body, instantly penetrating it.

The skilled blacksmith has fallen into a state of paralysis!
If someone had looked closely just now, they would have noticed that although the fibrous electromagnetic waves entered the blacksmith's body and paralyzed him, some of the current was also attracted by the blacksmith's hammer and injected into the hammer.

After all, its hammer is based on the "North-facing Nose" sculpture of the Big North Nose, and it has a certain magnetic properties.

Although Tapia was shocked by the blacksmith's power, she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the "electromagnetic waves" within.

Ok!

At least it's numbed.

But when he saw the skilled blacksmith sneakily attach a magnet to the hammer, his lips twitched.

The magnet of the three-in-one Magneto?!
Tapea took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"Magneton three-in-one, one hundred thousand volts!"

"Master blacksmith, break the rock again!"

As Magneto stood up, its body crackled with electricity. Blinding currents surged from the magnets on either side of it, forming five clusters of electricity that merged and converged into an incredibly thick golden current!

As the blacksmith charged at Magneton again, he released the magnet and skillfully took out a "Sakura Berry" and put it in his mouth.

Those movements were clearly learned from Jing He.

Paralysis lifted!

Knowing that the opponent is good at "electromagnetic wave" tactics, how could they not prepare some "cherry fruits"?
However, this has created an opportunity for Magneton.

The terrifying 100,000 volts were already close at hand.

at this time.

Jinghe waved his hand.

"Put down the hammer and get out of the way!"

avoid?

How to avoid it?
boom!
The hammer struck the ground, its head pointing downwards, causing a slight tremor.

The skilled blacksmith nimbly dodged to the side.

The terrifying 100,000 volts, as if attracted by something, actually struck the hammer that was placed on the ground like a lightning rod!
magnetic force!

Seeing this, not only the audience, but even Tapia was stunned.

"Chirp!"

Having dodged the attack, the skilled blacksmith, mimicking Gastly's wicked grin, grabbed his hammer, and with a powerful push of his feet, launched himself out like a cannonball.

He swung the hammer and smashed it down hard.

boom! !

Magneton, slammed to the ground again, was dazed and confused, and another crack appeared on its body.

"Discharge!"

At this point, Tapea realized that dodging was impossible; the only option was to fight back!
Fine arcs of light once again appeared on Magneton's body.

"Chirp?"

The skilled blacksmith, gripping the hammer tightly in both hands, suddenly spoke up.

Big hammer or small hammer?

Magneto: ?

boom! !

A hammer fell.

The lightning dissipated!

The scattered electric current still caused some damage to the skilled blacksmith.

However, the impact was not significant.

Magneton, whose physical defense had been reduced twice, was now facing Rock Smash, which was encased in frost, much larger than before, and surrounded by dark red Fighting-type energy!
Magneton has lost its ability to fight!

Cheers erupted from the audience.

"I initially thought that Teacher Jinghe wasn't going to use any tactics this time, and would just go all out with brute force. Who knew that the tactics actually started right from the beginning when he started making those tough remarks?"

"Language is also an art, and it can also be part of tactics!"

"But the question is, do skilled blacksmiths also know this 'art of language'?"

No wonder he's a tactician; his mind is dirty!

Tapea took a deep breath and recalled Magneton.

After staring at the blacksmith with half-closed eyes for a while, he took out the second Poké Ball.

Just threw it out.

Then Jinghe said:
"Come back, skilled blacksmith."

Tapia: "?"

(End of this chapter)