An abstract trainer who taught Charmander the Incinerate move

Chapter 241 A-Du's Strength, The Return of the Dead (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Adu slowly lowered his body, his carefree smile completely vanishing, replaced by a focused intensity as hard as a rock.

He now seemed to truly exude the aura of a champion trainer, speaking to Sebastian and Christina, who were on high alert, his voice not loud but clearly penetrating the buzzing of the laboratory.

"Don't worry, it won't take up too much of your time."

"puff--!"

Upon hearing Adu's confident declaration of victory, Mo Zhen, who was plotting her escape, immediately lost her composure.

The other party actually recited the release phrase of a [Time-type Zanpakuto] from Bleach!
The sense of déjà vu was so strong that Mo Zhen could even picture the Dodo bird shouting in the subsequent battle, "What is this? Unforgivable! Mo Zhen, you were defeated by something like this?"

At this moment, he had a strong premonition that this battle would probably be over in ten seconds!
Researcher Sebastian clearly didn't understand what Adu meant.

He swiftly pulled a glowing Pokédex from his white coat pocket, the cold electronic screen flashing as he scanned the Aerodactyl, his face immediately displaying undisguised sarcasm.

"Heh, what was that all about? Turns out it's just a Flying-type Pokémon weak to Electric and Steel? You think you're so tough, a level 50 fossil bird? What are you pretending for? Watch me take you down in ten seconds!"

As he spoke, the electric current around the gear monster suddenly intensified, emitting an even more ear-piercing "sizzle" sound, and its attack power was still increasing!

The enormous metal gears spun at high speed, cutting through the air with a sharp whistling sound, as if they couldn't wait to tear their prey to shreds.

Christina's face was expressionless. She slightly raised her hand, and the pinkish-purple smoke above the head of the Dream Eater, which was floating beside her, suddenly dissipated at a faster rate, forming eerie ripples.

"How arrogant. You think you can take on two at once? My Dream Eater [Premonition] + [Telepathy] dual traits have already completely seen through the Fossil Ape Dragon's skill pool and every possible movement! Your struggle is meaningless."

Having seen through the opponent's skill pool, her words carried an air of absolute certainty, as if Adu and the fossil ape were already fish on a chopping board.

Just as the two were reaching the peak of their spiritual power, preparing to crush the arrogant red-haired man and his entire Flying-type army with overwhelming force...

boom! ! !
An indescribable aura of terror suddenly erupted from the fossil pterosaur's body, which was covered with jagged bone spikes, without warning!
That was not a pure energy shock, but an ancient, primordial pressure that originated from the very source of life and transcended countless ages!

This oppressive force, like an invisible tsunami, instantly swept across the entire Dreamweaver Laboratory!

The laboratory lights flickered wildly, and the hum of the precision instruments went out of tune and became distorted, emitting a piercing alarm!

The air became incredibly heavy, and everyone inside felt as if their heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it hard to breathe!
The Gear Monster and Dream Eater, who were the first to be hit, were as if they had been frozen in place.

The electric current surging wildly across the gear monster's body seemed to freeze, solidifying on the metal surface. After emitting a "crackling" sound, it went out completely. The huge gear that was spinning at high speed emitted a tooth-grinding metallic friction sound and was stuck in mid-air!

The mysterious, flowing pinkish-purple smoke on Mengmeng's body surface was extinguished and dissipated instantly, like a candle flame blown away by a gale. Her enormous body froze in mid-air, unable to even stir up a ripple of mental energy!

Their energy circuits seem to be completely locked, making the use of any skills an unattainable luxury!
"Man!"

Despite being lying on the ground in excruciating pain, Luca managed to lift his head under the sudden, terrifying pressure.

The terrifying scene before it instantly reminded it of the bits and pieces of information it had heard from veteran naval soldiers back in the world of Naval King.

A word that existed only in legends exploded in its mind like a thunderclap.

This... this... could this be the legendary... Conqueror's Haki?!

Luca's heart was filled with turbulent waves. According to the veterans, this was the domineering aura of a king, which only one in millions of elves could possess!

It is an unparalleled pressure that transcends all power systems and originates from the very source of life!
Once activated, it is enough to make countless lives bow down, cause the enemy's mind to collapse, and directly lose their will to fight!

Luca initially thought these remarks were just gossip fodder for the veterans.

However, having personally experienced all of this, it no longer has any doubt about the existence of Conqueror's Haki!
Lying prone on the ground, gazing at the majestic pterosaur soaring in the sky, Luca had only one thought in his mind.

If only I could possess such kingly qualities... how wonderful that would be...

Mo Zhen's reaction was completely different on the other side.

He directly accessed Xiaomengzi's Pokédex and immediately saw through the Aerodactyl ability of the Dodo, which turned out to be the legendary "Intimidate"!
Upon seeing this legendary characteristic, Mo Zhen's lips twitched involuntarily.

It is considered legendary because it was a standard item for early mythical beasts in the game.

In earlier generations, almost every legendary Pokémon possessed the characteristic of "oppression".

This feature doubles the PP (skill usage count) consumed by the opponent's skills.

It sounds impressive, but it's actually pretty useless, since very few people in the game can use up all their skill PP in a battle.

So aside from adding a sense of imposing power to the legendary Pokémon, this thing is purely a decoration to limit the intensity of early legendary Pokémon battles!
Aside from the overpowered features like "Slow Start" and "Lazy," there's basically no feature worse than "Oppressive Feeling"!

Of course, this is the intensity of the "sense of oppression" in the game. When this thing appears in reality, the style immediately changes!

Whether it was the special boost from A-Du's champion-level aura or some kind of grueling training he gave Aerodactyl, he managed to develop this seemingly useless ability to its fullest potential.

The Fossil Aerodactyl's [Oppression] effect was maxed out, instantly reducing the PP of Gear Monster and Dream Eater to zero, suppressing them so they couldn't use a single move!

Seeing this incredible effect, Mo Zhen finally realized that the common sense in the game didn't seem to apply to these champion-level powerhouses...

Just as all the enemies were suppressed by the [Oppressive Feeling], the fossil ape's two crimson vertical pupils, burning like lava, suddenly burst forth with destructive light!

"Roar! Ro ...

With a deafening roar that shook the very air, the massive body of the fossil aerodragon moved!

There was no fancy flight path, and no outward emission of energy.

It carried with it the most primal and pure physical power and impact momentum, transforming into a meteorite falling from the sky. With a speed exceeding the limits of vision, it unleashed its ultimate killing move, [Ultimate Impact], with a power level of 150!
Boom——! ! !
The air was compressed to its limit in an instant, producing a deafening sonic boom!

The fossil pterosaur's body, covered in hard rock, crashed into the completely immobile Gear Monster and Dream Eater like a destructive fighter jet!

Snap—Bang!

A chilling sound of metal twisting and shattering, along with the muffled thud of flesh being struck by immense force, exploded simultaneously! The gear monster's proud, hard metal body twisted and deformed instantly, like a shattered block.

Countless tiny gear parts were shattered and scattered under the terrifying impact, exposing the internal structure that was flashing with electric sparks!

Mengmeng's soft, pinkish-purple body was like a jelly pudding that had been hit by a high-speed train, instantly denting inward to create a terrifying deep pit.

Pinkish-purple bodily fluid gushed out of his mouth, nose, and crevices like a fountain!

The two incredibly powerful dual-attribute Pokémon didn't even have time to utter a decent scream before they were slammed into the laboratory's solid alloy floor by this earth-shattering impact!

The smoke and dust slowly dissipated, revealing the Gear Monster and Dream Eater, who were completely unconscious in the deep pit.

A single, decisive blow that instantly killed him!

The cold arrogance and all-controlling expressions on Sebastian and Christina's faces froze completely, eventually turning into a blank.

The two staggered backward, staring blankly at the wretched elf, their lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.

Their perfectly coordinated teamwork, capable of sweeping away any powerful enemy with their dual-characteristic Pokémon, was so easily defeated, instantly killed by an ordinary Aerodactyl!

With a calm expression, A-Du slowly raised his wrist, glanced at the valuable watch, and then smiled slightly at the two distraught people.

"I told you, I won't waste your time."

He paused, his tone as casual as if he were discussing the weather.

"Hmm, it seems I misjudged. Ten seconds? That's too long, only five seconds have passed."

At this moment, Mo Zhen and Xiao Mengzi exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with complex emotions as they looked at A Du and his fossil pterosaur, which was barely covered in dust. They couldn't help but feel the same emotions.

The champion is terrifyingly powerful!
Although the Dodo bird is usually unreliable, it was once the world's champion, and it still retains some of its former glory.

This ability to tap into the potential of elves and the commanding presence on the spot is truly impressive!
Xiao Huolong, lying on the ground, was charred and burned by the electric shock. He struggled to lift his eyelids and looked at the fossil pterosaur, which resembled an ancient ferocious beast. Tang's big eyes were filled with indescribable shock and an extremely strong desire.

That invincible posture was deeply imprinted on its simple yet power-craving heart.

Oh my god, I wish I could be that powerful! I want to become stronger! I want to become stronger!
After completely stunning everyone present, A-Du's smile vanished, and his aura suddenly changed, as if he had transformed into the Interpol investigator representing justice from the original work.

His sharp gaze swept over Sebastian and Christina, whose faces were ashen, and Makomo, who lay slumped on the ground, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.

"Alright, the farce is over. This place is now under Interpol control. Your only way out is to cooperate with the investigation."

A-Du's voice was deep and imposing, each word like a heavy hammer striking the other person's heart.

"Tell me everything you know—everything about Meng Ziyan, about Akroma, about this laboratory! Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely!"

On the screen, seeing the Dodo bird easily defeat its capable henchman, Akromar, who had been calmly controlling the situation, completely lost all her elegance and composure.

He suddenly stood up from his chair and started cursing into the communicator.

[Useless! Sebastian, Christina! Are you two pigs?! I gave you such an invincible setup, and this is what you show me?! This guy's stats say he's just a wild card player who goes clubbing all the time, and you don't even know him...]

However, just as Akromar was super angry and furious, his roar echoed throughout the entire communication channel.

"Zi——!"

Suddenly, the screen in front of him burst into a blinding display of static and distorted colored stripes.

The electromagnetic interference noise instantly drowned out his roar, and the entire screen flickered violently, as if the signal had been forcibly cut off by some more powerful force!

Just one second later, all the interference noise and snow-like noise receded like a tide.

A brand new image has covered Akroma's monitoring screen, taking up the entire main control screen!
In the center of the screen, the figure of a red-haired boy appeared.

He sat in a cold, hard metal chair, his posture languid yet carrying an indifferent air of looking down on all living beings, calmly observing everyone in the laboratory.

The boy seemed to have met a long-lost acquaintance, and spoke clearly in a calm voice.

【haven't seen you for a long time. 】

Looking at the familiar figure in front of her, Mo Zhen was slightly taken aback, subconsciously thinking that the other person was talking to her.

However, Mo Zhen soon seemed to realize something and followed the other person's gaze to look at A Du beside him.

The moment A-Du saw the face on the screen, it was as if he had been struck by an invisible thunderbolt!

His composure crumbled instantly, and his body involuntarily took a step back, as if he had witnessed the most impossible scene in the world!

His handsome face instantly lost all color, and he blurted out the words with extreme shock and disbelief.

"No...no way...how could it be you?! You...you weren't dead?!"

The surprise and fear in Adu's eyes were quickly suppressed by his strong mental fortitude.

He analyzed everything that was happening before his eyes and came to the most reasonable conclusion.

"It's fake! You must be fake. That guy is already dead! The image on this screen must be digitally manipulated!"

Silver on the screen revealed a defiant smile and pointed behind the dodo bird.

[Really? Then turn around and see who's behind you.]

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Someone in the group posted an illustration of Tang Long battling a female PhD student; it was very artistic.
(End of this chapter)