An abstract trainer who taught Charmander the Incinerate move

Chapter 137 The Super Powerful Team of the Common Path (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
The cold alloy battlefield reflected the stark white light, and the air was filled with the scent of disinfectant and despair.

Gong Ping was placed in a wheelchair, his paralyzed lower limbs making him look like a dead object.

Ah Shui was pushed to his feet, her thin body trembling, and the small seashells on her belly had lost their luster.

The heavy alloy door slid open silently.

A figure walked in, the sound of footsteps echoing clearly in the empty laboratory, carrying a cold, precise rhythm.

The person who arrived was wearing a well-fitting dark purple tracksuit that accentuated his lean and muscular physique.

His face was cold and stern, like ice that never melts. His short, dark purple hair was neat and tidy, and his eyes were sharp as knives, without any extra emotional fluctuations.

It was Shinji, the elite trainer who had previously fought Wanlong at the Battle Club in Rikyu City and was secretly collecting data for Devon Corporation.

He walked straight to the other end of the venue, his gaze sweeping over Gongping in the wheelchair and Ashui trembling at his feet like a scanner.

There was no contempt or sympathy in his eyes, only pure analysis and assessment, as if he were looking at two objects waiting to be tested.

The Pokédex he wore on his wrist was a specially made Pokémon Pokédex modified by Devon Corporation, capable of analyzing Pokémon data in real time.

"it's him?"

Shinji's voice was completely flat, as if he were confirming a report.

He came here because he received intelligence from Akroma and needed to confirm the existence of a suspected [Special Forces].

"Yes."

Akroma's voice came through the loudspeaker, carrying an air of absolute confidence.

"Don't be fooled by appearances, Mr. Shinji. According to the information I have, this little boy, Kyouhei, and his otter were the ones who created miracles at the Pokémon Conference. I need you to force out his hidden power and analyze that so-called bond power. Data, I need the most detailed data!"

Shinji's fingertips flew across the Pokédex screen, bringing up the information provided by Acromantula—the earth-shattering Roar of the Tiger Gun at the Pokémon Conference, the fierce clash that resulted in mutual destruction with Scorbunny, and the magnificent comeback against the mafia within a week...

Every achievement was breathtaking.

However, when his gaze fell on the real-time data obtained by the encyclopedia from scanning Ah Shui, his brows furrowed very slightly on his perpetually icy face.

"Level 15... Overall Individual Value Rating: D (Low)... Nutritional Status: Severely Poor... Basic Energy Level: Slightly Fluctuating... Combat Power Assessment: 5."

The cold, hard numbers and evaluations create an almost absurd contradiction with those glorious achievements.

His gaze fell once again on the man in the wheelchair, whose eyes were unfocused and whose body was trembling slightly—Gong Ping.

A paralyzed lower limb, on the verge of physical and mental collapse, a complete waste who seems to have nothing to do with being a "powerful trainer".

Akroma looked at Gongping with a cold smile, wielding both carrot and stick in his hand.

"Gongping, don't you want to keep dreaming? Now your chance is right in front of you. Next, you will have a one-on-one Pokémon duel with this man. If you win, there will be a reward; if you lose, there will be a punishment."

At this moment, Akromma, who possesses the core intelligence, firmly believes that Gongping is a successful experimental subject of Mo Zhen's "bond magic" and has unfathomable potential.

Kyouhei's paralysis and despondency are all pretense, a means to resist interrogation and spy on secrets. He is loyal to Mo Zhen and needs Shinji to force out Kyouhei's "true strength" to crack the secret.

Upon hearing this, Gongping sat in his wheelchair, tears streaming down his face.

My butt... my butt hurts. I really want to see Miss Ruri, but... this expressionless face looks so formidable. How can I possibly defeat him in my current state? Do I really have to believe in miracles?
In his despair, Gongping began to pray to Liuli.

Miss Ruri, please give me one more chance, take me one more time, okay?!

"Tsk."

On the other hand, based on scientific data and what he saw before him, Shinji believed that Kyohei and Azumi were pure trash!

However, Akromah's intelligence and Wanlong's past experience forced him to be wary.

What if this is also a "pretending to be weak while actually being strong" variable of "special combat power"?

West Devon's plans cannot be taken lightly.

Shinji suppressed his sense of absurdity and strong doubts about the accuracy of the information from Acromoma. Out of professional ethics and vigilance against variables, he decided to follow the procedure and test the waters first.

"Electabuzz, prepare for battle."

“You’re welcome!”

Electabuzz took a heavy step forward, golden electric snakes leaping across its bulging muscles, its fierce eyes locking onto the listless otter opposite it.

A powerful aura instantly spread out, and even without launching an attack, it made Ah Shui take a step back in fear and hide behind Gong Ping's wheelchair.

In order to gather intelligence, Shinji sighed and said very magnanimously.

"I won't beat around the bush with you. I'm dueling with you to see what special potential you have. I'll let you attack first. Use whatever moves you have."

Upon hearing this, Gongping cautiously cast a probing glance at Akromma.

“Mr. Akromar… I… I need my phone to help with the battle…”

Akroma was slightly taken aback at first, then immediately became overjoyed.

Heh, something's definitely fishy! Is this some kind of signal sent through the phone to unleash the Pokémon's potential?
Gongping, you finally gave in, betraying that madman in the red suit and turning to me for help. It was a wise decision...

Come on! Let me see just how amazing this technology is! I, Akromar, will crack your powerful code!

Akroma snapped his fingers, and an assistant immediately handed Gongping his cracked, old cell phone to him.

Gongping held his phone screen horizontally in front of his chest, striking a pose as if to activate his "primordial spirit," his eyes filled with determination, like a human form about to transform into Ultraman.

"Miss Ruri, grant me power!"

After a deep, angry roar, a glamorous and seductive woman appeared on the phone screen, acting coquettishly in the live stream.

[Thanks to [Hezhong Mining King] for the huge rocket gift! So generous, boss! Love you! Sending love~]

The constant light and sound from the live stream gradually made the serious atmosphere of the laboratory duel arena awkward.

Shinji's eyes narrowed, and his powerful will, like a lawnmower, frantically removed the weeds that kept growing in his heart.

What are you doing?
Does this mean that watching these nonsensical live streams during a match is part of the tactical system?

Shinji became suspicious of this inexplicable action, wondering if it was some kind of special tactic.

Maybe... they're trying to distract me? That's a bit childish; my taste isn't that lowbrow...

After Miss Ruri's energetic dance performance heated up the atmosphere, Gongping gritted his teeth and made a desperate gamble.

"Ah Shui, I feel it! This is our final holy war! For Miss Liuli, Big Hero 6, attack!!!"

"Ho-"

Seeing Kyohei's desperate and reckless gamble, Shinji and Acromura both gasped in shock!
Shinji's eyelids twitched, and his expressionless face began to twitch wildly.

Is this... also part of the tactical system?!

For...for a duel with an elf, this man would go to such lengths, it's insane, absolutely insane!!!
At that moment, Shinji felt as if he had entered the depths of the universe, witnessed alien species, and observed Spirit dueling techniques that transcended human comprehension.

This man... he practically gave everything for the duel!!!
As expected of someone who could potentially become a special forces member, the intelligence is accurate!
This kind of awareness... honestly, I probably will never have it in my lifetime!
Amidst the shock, a sense of awe and excitement for the unknown arose in his heart.

Excellent!!! To witness such a grand spectacle, today's trip was truly worthwhile!

Akroma's eyes widened, revealing an unprecedented look of disbelief.

Wh...what?!
What...what...what is this? What is this? What is this?!
Based on his research and understanding of elf duels and human behavior, the scientific knowledge he possessed was completely inadequate to explain the phenomenon before him.

There are only two possibilities in the current situation.

The first possibility is, "This idiot's gone crazy," and the second possibility is, "I'm the biggest idiot." Yes, I might know absolutely nothing about Pokémon duels; the door to science may never have been open to me. What insane secrets lie hidden behind that door?!
Akromma's spirit of exploration of unknown technologies led him to concentrate on recording everything with the most advanced instruments and equipment, so that every piece of valuable data could be thoroughly analyzed in the future.

On the dueling field, even though he knew he was already a cripple, Gongping still roared and screamed in his heart, calling for a miracle to happen.

Ah Shui, you know I'm your brother. We've fought side-by-side and defeated many opponents. I've known you for a long time, and you're incredibly strong. We can create great chemistry when we team up, so... for the sake of our bond built over so many years, please create a miracle!!!

"Ah Shui! Use the water gun!!!"

The moment Kyouhei gave the order, Shinji's body trembled as if facing a formidable enemy!
An unprecedented focus and excitement surged through his heart, reminding him of the feeling during his first duel.

I haven't felt that tension and excitement when facing the unknown in a long time!

Thank you, Gongping, you've helped me rediscover this feeling. Now... let me give it my all!

"Electroc! [Quick Attack], feint an attack on the left flank, pay close attention to the reaction and energy fluctuations! Do not engage him head-on, this man is beyond my comprehension, you may lose if you let your guard down!"

He issued a very conservative, probing order, aiming to avoid direct confrontation and gather data.

Faced with an unprecedentedly terrifying opponent, Shinji showed the utmost respect.

Come on, let me see just how terrifying the fighting power of the man who has dedicated everything to the duel with the elves will be!

"Beep!"

Sensing the seriousness and solemnity of its master's command, Electabuzz dared not be careless in the slightest. Its figure blurred instantly, turning into a golden afterimage.

This attack wasn't aimed directly at Ah Shui, but rather it was a feint, passing by Ah Shui's left side at an extremely fast speed.

Suddenly, a strong wind howled, whipping up dust from the ground.

This is merely the impact of airflow caused by high-speed movement!

However, for Ah Shui, who was malnourished, of low rank, and had no will to fight, this gust of wind was nothing short of a storm!
"Whoa!"

Ah Shui only had time to let out a short scream before her small, thin body was violently swept up by the strong wind, like a withered leaf.

The weak water gun didn't even have time to touch the electric beast before it was carried by the strong wind in front of it and sprayed its own face with a whoosh.

Immediately afterwards, its frail body slammed into the metal armrest of Gongping's wheelchair with a "bang," its eyes turning into mosquito coil shapes, and it immediately lost its ability to fight.

The entire laboratory fell into a deathly silence.

On the observation platform, Akromma's meticulously prepared recording instruments were still humming, and the waveform on the screen, ready to capture the "mysterious energy burst," was as flat as a dead fish.

Shinji: “…”

For the first time, cracks appeared on the eternally icy mask on his face, a crack a mixture of utter astonishment, absurdity, and a hint of anger at being fooled.

He looked at the unconscious otter on the ground, then at Gongping in the wheelchair, whose head was raised blankly from the impact and whose eyes were still empty, and finally looked incredulously at the Electabuzz, whom he had just launched an "attack".

Electabuzz was also stunned. Still in the position after its sprint, it looked down at its fist, then at the unconscious Ah Shui on the ground, scratched its head, and made a confused "beep?".

I... I was thinking, I didn't even have a chance to make a move! How did this kid end up lying there?
At that moment, Shinji felt that his professional skills and understanding of combat had been impacted like never before.

He's fought so many tough battles over the years and released countless "useless things," but a rare and powerful creature like this, which was blown down by the wind stirred up by his own spirit... This is the first time ever!
This isn't just trash, it's practically... non-combustible trash!

"Uhhh-!!!"

A piercing, distorted roar suddenly erupted from the observation platform, shattering the deathly silence.

It's not Gongping, it's Akroma!

He slammed his hands on the control panel, causing the expensive instrument screens to flicker.

That perpetually calm face, brimming with "astounding wisdom," was now contorted with rage, the blue spiral bangs on his forehead seemingly about to stand up.

Behind the glasses, his eyes were fixed on the field below, burning with the fury of someone who had been utterly fooled and with a fanatical madness.

"Gongping—!!!"

Akromah's voice was shrill with extreme anger.

"You're still pretending! You're still acting with me! Do you think I can't see through you?!"

Akroma roared inwardly, feeling that his wisdom had been insulted.

He must have done it on purpose! He's mocking my experiment in such an extremely humiliating way!
That bastard... he's protecting Mo Zhen's secret!
They would rather let their spirit suffer such humiliation, and they would rather pretend to be crazy than expose the core of the "Power of Bonds"!

His paralysis is fake! His despondency is fake! Even the elf's weakness is a disguise!
All of this is to fight against me! He only has eyes for that crazy guy in the red suit, Mo Zhen!
"Bonds"? "Trust"? That's all bullshit!

He would rather watch his elf be blown away like trash than betray that secret and show his loyalty to Mo Zhen!

This guy... he's declaring war on me in this way!

"good very good!"

Akromah trembled with rage, pointing at Gongping below, her voice shaking with fury.

"You're truly loyal to that Mo Zhen! For him, you're willing to let your elf suffer this humiliation, willing to play the role of a complete waste in front of me! You'd rather continue to endure the pain of falling into nightmares than reveal even a single secret about his power?!"

He turned his head sharply, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Shinji, and roared.

"Shinji! Beat him hard! Beat him to death! Doesn't he like to play the weakling? Then beat him and his weakling spirit to a pulp! Beat him until he spills his secrets! I want to see if he can still hold onto that damned Mojin in the face of death!!"

Shinji looked at the crazed Akromma on the stage, then at Kyouhei in the wheelchair, who trembled from the shout, his eyes even more dazed and fearful, with a suspicious wet patch on his crotch, and at the unconscious otter on the ground...

Even his perpetually cold and expressionless face twitched slightly at this moment.

This... what kind of work is this? Damn, it's insane! The company's intelligence network is really taking in all sorts of things...

He took a deep breath, suppressing the overwhelming sense of absurdity and utter disbelief about the mission, and waved to the equally bewildered Electabuzz.

"Electabuzz... come back."

Shinji's voice carried an unprecedented weariness and... a hint of pity?

"Mission aborted. Target... is not of observation value."

He simply couldn't bring himself to give the order to "fight to the death" to such an opponent; it crossed his bottom line as a trainer and was a complete insult to his profession.

"No! Shinji! I command you to continue!"

Akroma roared on stage.

Shinji ignored him and recalled Electabuzz. He turned to look at the enraged Acromantula, his voice returning to its cold tone, but with a hint of barely perceptible aloofness.

"Dr. Akromar, based on my professional judgment, forcing us into battles will not yield any useful data and will violate basic combat ethics. I hope the intelligence you provide next time will be more accurate, so I don't make this trip for nothing again."

After saying that, he stopped looking at Akromma's almost fiery eyes and the "Master of Bonds" in the wheelchair who was still on the verge of incontinence, and turned and strode away from the cold laboratory filled with absurdity, anger and despair.

He needs to find a place to calm down, reset his brain's memory, and delete harmful memories caused by certain confusing behaviors.

Akroma continued to roar in impotent rage from the observation platform at Gongping and the unconscious Ashui.

Scientists' rationality vanishes in the face of enormous information asymmetry and obsession.

At this moment, he was completely shrouded in the shadow of the person named [Mo Zhen].

Gongping could only stare blankly as Akroma went mad, with only one thought in his mind.

It's all over... It's all over... My Miss Ruri... My dream... is gone...

(End of this chapter)